Category: sports
Morteza Pouraliganji joins Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor
TEHRAN – Former Persepolis football team defender Morteza Pouraliganji has completed a move to Uzbekistan, joining Pakhtakor after leaving the Iranian giants as a free agent.
UEFA Super Cup – PSG vs Aston Villa: Prediction, start time, how to watch
As Champions League and Europa League winners face off, here is everything to know on the venue, history and more.
Iran targets 2026 Asian Para Games success, Koohpayehzadeh says
TEHRAN – Jalil Koohpayehzadeh, head of Iran’s Sports Federation for the Disabled, says the 2026 Asian Para Games are a matter of national pride, with Iran determined to defend its runner-up finish from the Hangzhou edition.
UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup privatisation plan
Three confederations release letter criticising FIFA's president over his proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
Osaka, Gauff race into Canadian Open quarters as Rybakina survives scare
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina rallies to beat unseeded Liudmila Samsonova while stars Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff progress.
Nigeria eliminated as Cameroon, Malawi reach WAFCON semis and World Cup
Outsiders Malawi qualify for their first FIFA World Cup, while defending champions Nigeria are eliminated by Cameroon.
Don Nelson, Hall of Fame basketball coach and NBA player, dies at 86
Nelson was a five-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics but is best remembered for his innovative coaching style.
Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury
Number one ranked player in men's tennis will miss the tournament due to a knee issue, he says via organisers.
Omar Marmoush scores two goals as Man City defeat Atletico Madrid in Seoul
Marmoush scores twice in three minutes as City rallies to beat Atletico in club friendly at the Seoul World Cup stadium.
Iran basketball team discover fate at 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s national basketball team have discovered their opponents in the group stage of the basketball tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.