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PARIS & MADRID – Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain put themselves in strong positions to advance to the Champions League quarter-finals after convincing wins in the first leg of their round-of-16 ties on Wednesday. Real Madrid dismantled Manchester City 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu, although PSG overcame Chelsea 5-2 at the Parc des Princes. In … Read more
Leverkusen – Kai Havertz, returning to his former home, scored a late penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw for Arsenal against Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday. The result, played out in front of a sold-out crowd of 30,210 at the BayArena, leaves the tie delicately poised … Read more
TORUŃ, Poland – Spanish athlete Markel Fernández is eager to return to the World Indoor Championships, this time fully prepared to compete after a frustrating experience in Nanjing two years ago. Fernández will participate in both the 400 meters and the mixed 4×400 meter relay at the championships, which will be held in Toruń, Poland, … Read more
Los Angeles – Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić is navigating a challenging personal situation as he separates from his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes and faces a custody battle over their two daughters. The news, confirmed by Dončić himself, comes as the 27-year-old continues to excel on the court, averaging 32.5 points per game for the … Read more
SYDNEY – Five members of the Iranian women’s national football team have been granted asylum in Australia, a decision reached after a complex series of events involving fears of persecution, a public plea from former U.S. President Donald Trump and concerns over the players’ safety upon potential return to Iran. The Australian government has also … Read more
Buenos Aires, Argentina – Rosario Central and Argentinos Juniors played to a scoreless draw Wednesday evening at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona, a result that does little to alter the complexion of the Torneo Apertura 2026. The match, played in front of a passionate crowd, lacked the spark expected from two teams eager to climb … Read more
BASEL, Switzerland – Indonesian women’s doubles pair Isyana Syahira Meida and Rinjani Kwinara Nastine will miss the upcoming 2026 BWF Super 300 Swiss Open, and the subsequent Orleans Masters, due to a right shin injury sustained by Isyana. The news is a blow to the Indonesian contingent heading into a crucial stretch of the European … Read more
Haluk Okçuoğlu, Turkish Basketball Legend, Dies at 80 MARMARIS, TURKEY – Haluk Okçuoğlu, a towering figure in Turkish basketball as both a player and coach, has died at the age of 80. His passing has cast a pall over the sports community in Turkey, with tributes pouring in from across the country. Okçuoğlu, best known … Read more
Controversy and Calls for Reform Rock Bosnian Football Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina – A contentious cup tie, marred by a disputed goal and subsequent violence, has once again thrown the spotlight on the challenges facing Bosnian football. The incident, occurring during a quarterfinal match between Sloga Doboj and Željezničar Sarajevo, has ignited a fierce debate … Read more
PARIS – Paris Saint-Germain delivered a commanding performance Wednesday night, defeating Chelsea 5-2 in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie at the Parc des Princes. A late surge, punctuated by a brace from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, sealed a significant advantage for the French champions heading into the second leg at Stamford … Read more