Michael Harrington — Sports Editor 
Paris Saint-Germain has set an asking price of €170 million for Bradley Barcola after the 23-year-old France forward rejected a contract extension offer. Liverpool and Arsenal are among the interested clubs monitoring the situation, with the valuation shaped by recent Premier League transfer fees. Bradley Barcola Rejects Contract Extension at Paris Saint-Germain Bradley Barcola has … Read more
India’s unbeaten run in the Commonwealth Games 2026 women’s pairs lawn bowls event ended on Sunday in Glasgow with a 3-0 tie-break defeat to Namibia. Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh mounted a fierce comeback after losing the first set, forcing a decider before dropping the tight final phase. India’s strong campaign in the women’s … Read more
The 19-year-old world number one broke Phil Taylor’s long-standing tournament records, lifted his career earnings past millions, and kept alive his bid for a clean sweep of 2026 majors. Record-Breaking Dominance at the Winter Gardens The 19-year-old world number one averaged 111.53 in the final, shattering Phil Taylor’s long-standing tournament records. Littler finished the week … Read more
Around 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines tackled a major fire that tore through a residential block of converted townhouses on Belgrave Walk in Mitcham, South London, on Saturday, July 25. The blaze displaced approximately 35 residents and forced a multi-station emergency response under challenging conditions. A major fire broke out in South London on … Read more
Bodø/Glimt defeated Sandefjord 3-0 away on July 27, 2026, maintaining their lead at the top of the Eliteserien table. The victory was marred by a knee injury to Håkon Evjen, who left the pitch in the second half, while striker Kasper Høgh moved closer to a transfer to Celtic. Pangstart on the Coast: Early Goals … Read more
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces mounting political and structural friction over the 2026 World Cup and proposals for a 64-team tournament in 2030, even as major continental bodies and an overwhelming majority of member associations back his upcoming re-election bid in March 2027. The 2026 World Cup has barely concluded its opening phases under a … Read more
The Denver Nuggets matched a two-year, $12 million offer sheet from the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, July 26, 2026, to retain forward Spencer Jones. The move keeps the 25-year-old wing in Denver but pushes the team into the NBA’s second apron, triggering a projected $68 million luxury tax penalty. Denver had until 11:59 p.m. … Read more
Palmeiras suffered a surprising 2-1 home defeat against Atlético-MG on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the Nubank Parque. Despite dominating possession, the league leader lost due to critical errors by goalkeeper Carlos Miguel, though manager Abel Ferreira publicly defended the player’s long-term potential following the match. The match was framed as a clash of opposing … Read more
Mirabai Chanu won gold in the women’s 48kg weightlifting category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on July 26, setting a new games record with a total lift of 190kg. This achievement marks her third consecutive gold medal at the Games, placing her in an elite group of only three Indian athletes to reach this milestone. … Read more
Universitario de Deportes dropped two crucial points in Peru’s Liga 3 after a 1-1 away draw against Deportivo Coopsol, denting the reserve squad’s promotion push as Alianza Lima pulls further ahead in the Group B standings. Setback on the Road in Liga 3 The reserve squad of Universitario de Deportes suffered a costly stumble in … Read more