- 2d ago
Three family members and dog found dead in Rome home in suspected murder-suicide
Carabinieri and firefighters entered a residence on via dell'Antracite in Rome's Pietralata district on 31 August 2026, discovering the bodies of Luca Ambasciano, Valentina Pambianco, their five-year-old daughter, and their pet dog.
- 4d ago
Diane Parry defeats Elise Mertens in Monterrey to win first career WTA title
France's Diane Parry overcame Elise Mertens 6-4, 0-6, 6-3 at the WTA 500 Monterrey Open in Mexico on Saturday, lifting her maiden tour title and rising to world No. 31 on the eve of the US Open.
- 6d ago
Jenni Hermoso returns to Atletico Madrid on contract running through June 2027
The 36-year-old forward arrives from Mexican club Tigres for her third spell in the Spanish capital ahead of Sunday's derby against Real Madrid.
- Aug 26
CF Monterrey defeats Chicago Fire 2-1 to advance to Leagues Cup semi-finals
CF Monterrey advanced to the Leagues Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Chicago Fire in Bridgeview, ending the MLS club's three-match winning run in the competition.
- Aug 23
Maja Chwalinska receives first-round bye as third seed at WTA 500 in Monterrey
Polish tennis player Maja Chwalinska received a first-round bye at the WTA 500 tournament in Monterrey following withdrawals, advancing directly to the round of 16.
- Aug 11
Rod Stewart cancels remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure at 81
Sir Rod Stewart, 81, has cancelled the remaining dates of his One Last Time farewell tour after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure, with doctors advising four weeks of recuperation.
- Jul 21
FC Porto signs South Korean midfielder Hwang Inbeom from Feyenoord for €4.5 million until 2029
The 29-year-old international arrives from Feyenoord for a fixed fee of €4.5 million, with a further €500,000 in potential bonuses, and takes the number 16 shirt.
- Jul 10
First all-Czech Wimbledon final set as Muchova and Noskova advance
An all-Czech final will decide the Wimbledon women's singles champion, with Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova both through. It is the first final at the All England Club to feature two Czech players.
- Jul 1
Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca to reach the World Cup round of 16 for the first time in 40 years
Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez carried the host nation past Ecuador in a rain-delayed round-of-32 match, sending Mexico to the knockout stage for the first time since 1986.
- Jun 30
Paraguay beats Germany on penalties; Netherlands and Morocco deadlocked in World Cup last 16
Paraguay eliminated Germany 5-2 on penalties in the World Cup round of 16 in Boston, while the Netherlands and Morocco remained scoreless into the second half in Monterrey.
- Jun 29
Gakpo's emotional goal not enough as Morocco advance on penalties in World Cup
Cody Gakpo scored an emotional opener days after losing his unborn son, but Issa Diop's stoppage-time header forced extra time and Morocco won 3-2 on penalties in the World Cup Round of 32, setting up a last-16 clash with Canada.
- Jun 29
Canada beats South Africa, Eustaquio’s tearful goal dedicated to parents lost in 2023 and 2024
Stephen Eustaquio scored a stoppage-time winner as Canada ousted South Africa in the World Cup round of 32, then broke down in a post-match interview remembering his mother, who died of brain cancer, and his father, who died of a heart attack.
- Jun 29
Brazil, Germany and Netherlands enter World Cup knockout stage as first-ever round of 32 begins
Three matches on Monday open the first-ever World Cup round of 32, with Brazil facing Japan, Germany taking on Paraguay, and Netherlands clashing with Morocco.
- Jun 29
South Korea coach resigns after World Cup exit: president orders investigation as death threats mount
South Korea's World Cup campaign ended in group-stage failure, triggering death threats against coach Hong Myung-bo, a presidential call for reform, and a riot police deployment at Incheon Airport for the team's return.
- Jun 28
Belgium to face Senegal as World Cup 2026 last-16 bracket is finalized
The full round-of-16 bracket for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was confirmed after the group stage concluded, setting up a clash between Belgium and Senegal on 1 July and a marquee Portugal vs Croatia tie.
- Jun 28
Canada and South Africa open World Cup round of 32 as knockout phase kicks off in Los Angeles
After 72 group-stage matches, the 2026 World Cup enters its first knockout round with a 16-match slate starting Sunday when co-host Canada faces South Africa at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
- Jun 27
Canada declares Alphonso Davies fit for World Cup knockout debut against South Africa
Coach Jesse Marsch confirms the Bayern Munich star is available for the first World Cup knockout match in Canadian history, ending weeks of injury uncertainty.
- Jun 27
Cody Gakpo remains with Netherlands squad after girlfriend announces loss of unborn son during World Cup
Dutch forward Cody Gakpo and his girlfriend Noa van der Bij have announced the loss of their unborn son during the World Cup. Gakpo has chosen to stay with the Netherlands team ahead of the round of 16 match against Morocco.
- Jun 26
World Cup 2026: Netherlands top Group F, Japan to face Brazil in last 16 after draw with Sweden
The Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to win Group F, while Japan's 1-1 draw with Sweden secured second place and a round-of-16 meeting with Brazil. Sweden also advanced as one of the best third-placed teams.
- Jun 22
Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs officiates the 1,000th World Cup match as Japan routs Tunisia 4-0
Japan swept Tunisia aside 4-0 in Monterrey on Saturday night, a result that doubled as the 1,000th contest in World Cup history and marked the long-awaited debut of Romanian center referee Istvan Kovacs at the tournament.
