Saudi Smash TT: Manika shocks China’s World No 2 Wang Manyu
Though Manika lost the opening game against the Tokyo Olympics team gold medallist and 2021 World Champion, she fought back well to take the next two games quickly. The 25-year-old from China kept herself in the match until Manika, without…
Tyson Fury finally admits true feelings about Oleksandr Usyk ahead of fight
Fury takes on Usyk in less than two weeks’ time as the heavyweight rivals meet to crown the first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999 Video Loading Video Unavailable The video will auto-play soon8 Cancel Tommy Fury delivers verdict…
‘Everyone wants to beat us’: Leverkusen boss Alonso chasing invincibility
With his Bayer Leverkusen side three games from a record-breaking unbeaten season, manager Xabi Alonso said Friday he knows the team has a target on their heads. “Everyone wants to beat us, of course. But we want to stay unbeaten….
Schools, offices shut as heavy rain returns to desert UAE
Schools and many offices were closed across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday as heavy rains returned to the desert country just two weeks after record downpours that experts linked to climate change. A lightning storm with high winds…
USA and Mexico emulate South Africa, drop out of race to host 2027 World Cup
The hosts of the 2026 Men’s World Cup decided the time was not right to bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup In a surprising turn of events, the United States Soccer Federation and the Mexican Football Federation have announced…
Selena Gomez: Getting off Instagram was ‘the most rewarding gift I gave myself’
There are few people in the world better at Instagram than Selena Gomez. The actor, singer and entrepreneur is the most-followed woman on the platform, with a staggering 429 million users following her account. But in a recent appearance at…
Rapper sentenced to death for taking part in protests
Dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi has been given a death sentence for his involvement in the widespread protests that swept Iran in 2022, according to his lawyer. “An order for the execution of Toomaj Salehi has been issued,” Salehi’s lawyer Amir…
Miss Michigan USA 2024, Alma Cooper, is also a soldier and mathematician
Miss Michigan USA 2024, Alma Cooper, is also a soldier and mathematician In addition to a tiara, this Miss Michigan also wears a combat helmet. Alma Cooper — who on Sunday was crowned Miss Michigan USA 2024 at the McMorran…
He’s the best – Ally McCoist hails Super Eagles star
Rangers legend Ally McCoist has described Nigeria international defender Leon Balogun as the team’s best centre-back. This was following the player’s impressive performance against Hearts in the Scottish Cup on Sunday. Balogun, 35, delivered a stellar performance and McCoist believes…
Camilla, William and Kate receive royal honours
Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales have all received historic royal honours, Buckingham Palace has announced. Prince William becomes Great Master of the Order of the Bath. Catherine is now a Companion of Honour, which recognises achievement…