FIBA postpones World Cup qualifiers amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran

The International Basketball Federation has postponed all Group C and Group D games of the FIBA Basketball World…

Iran’s women’s soccer team deflects questions on Khamenei killing at Asian Cup

Iran's women's national soccer team arrived at a pre-match press conference on Sunday at Gold Coast Stadium with…

Greek vaulter Karalis clears 6.17m, now second best ever

Emmanouil Karalis launched himself into the record books on Saturday, clearing 6.17 meters at the Greek Indoor Championships…

ECB cancels England Lions match in Abu Dhabi amid Iran strikes

The England and Wales Cricket Board cancelled a 50-over match between the England Lions and Pakistan Shaheens scheduled…

Vatican cleans salt buildup off Michelangelo’s ‘Last Judgment’

Restorers at the Vatican are removing a chalky white film of salt from Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment" in…

Soccer’s global rule body adopts MLS time-wasting crackdown

The International Football Association Board voted Saturday to write two rules pioneered by Major League Soccer into the…

FIFA to ‘monitor’ Iran situation as World Cup co-host wages war on qualified nation

FIFA will "monitor developments" in Iran following the launch of a joint US-Israeli military operation against the country,…

FIFA to visit Mexico over World Cup security after cartel violence

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Friday that FIFA representatives will visit the country to assess security and…

Cambodia welcomes home 74 looted artifacts from British smuggler’s collection

Cambodian monks chanted blessings and scattered flowers on Friday over 74 ancient artifacts returned to the country after…

Champions League draw pairs Newcastle with Barcelona, Real Madrid with Man City

Friday's Champions League draw in Nyon, Switzerland, set the stage for a blockbuster knockout phase, with Newcastle United…

Prime Video’s ‘God of War’ series begins filming, reveals first image

Amazon Amazon.com, Inc. Prime Video on Thursday released the first official image from its live-action God of War…

Cristiano Ronaldo acquires 25% stake in Spanish club Almeria

Cristiano Ronaldo has purchased a 25% ownership stake in Spanish second-division club UD Almeria, marking the five-time Ballon…

Vinícius Jr. scores winner as Real Madrid reach Champions League last 16

Vinícius Júnior scored the decisive goal in the 80th minute as Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 at the…

Critics hail ‘Project Hail Mary’ as a masterpiece after early screenings

Ryan Gosling's next big-screen vehicle is generating considerable pre-release heat. Critics and industry insiders who attended early screenings…

Google apologizes after BAFTAs push alert included racial slur

Google Alphabet Inc. apologized on Tuesday after a push notification sent to users about the 2026 BAFTA Film…

Portugal weighs canceling Mexico friendly amid cartel violence

The Portuguese Football Federation said on Tuesday that it is "closely monitoring the delicate situation currently unfolding in…

Macron accepts Louvre director’s resignation after crown jewel heist

Laurence des Cars, the first woman to lead the Louvre Museum, resigned on Tuesday after months of mounting…

UEFA suspends Benfica’s Prestianni ahead of Real Madrid second leg

Real Madrid will welcome Benfica to the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday for the second leg of their Champions…

Brook’s century powers England into T20 World Cup semis

England became the first team to secure a place in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals after captain…

Mayweather, Pacquiao to rematch at Sphere on Netflix

Netflix announced on Sunday that Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will meet in a professional rematch on…

BBC pulls BAFTAs from iPlayer after airing unedited racial slur

The 79th British Academy Film Awards ceremony was thrown into turmoil on Sunday evening when a racial slur…

Italy shatters Winter Olympics record with 30 medals at home Games

Italy capped its best Winter Olympics ever at the Milan Cortina Games, finishing with 30 medals — 10…

Arsenal restores five-point lead after City briefly closed gap

Nico O'Reilly scored twice in the first half as Manchester City beat Newcastle United 2-1 at the Etihad…

‘One Battle After Another’ wins 6 BAFTAs including best film

Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller "One Battle After Another" swept the 79th EE BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday,…

Hamnet wins best film at 2026 BAFTAs in upset-filled ceremony

Chloé Zhao's Hamnet was named Best Film at the 79th BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday evening, capping a…

Andersson wins first Olympic women’s 50km ski race

Ebba Andersson of Sweden skied to a commanding gold medal in the first-ever women's 50km cross-country race at…

Coogler makes BAFTA history as first Black original screenplay winner

Ryan Coogler became the first Black winner of the BAFTA Award for best original screenplay on Sunday, taking…

2026 Winter Olympics close at Verona’s ancient arena

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics came to a close Sunday with a ceremony titled "Beauty in Action"…

‘Wuthering Heights’ tops $125M globally as second-weekend drop looms

Emerald Fennell's audacious adaptation of Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights," starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, has crossed $125…

Eileen Gu defends halfpipe gold, learns of grandmother’s death moments later

Eileen Gu saved her best for last at the Milan Cortina Games on Sunday, defending her Olympic title…