How Spain built a football identity that conquered the world

Spanish football has reached a level of its own. Spain’s World Cup victory on Sunday added to the nation’s long list of recent triumphs across men’s, women’s and youth competitions, highlighting the dominance of a system that has stuck to a tactical identity and the development of collective talent. The men’s team is also the current European champion, the Olympic gold medalist and has reached the Nations League final twice — winning it once....

Kai Trump reveals diet and exercise secrets that created her new washboard abs and mom's impact

A 'strong core is the engine of a powerful golf swing,' according to Gary Player, a long-time friend of President Donald Trump. Now Kai is putting that theory to the test.

Alex Eala tops Czech aces in Star of the Swing poll

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala was voted Star of the Swing for the grass-court season in a poll by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Eala edged Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and runner-up Karolina Muchova for the fan-based recognition. The Filipino tennis ace captured nearly 90 percent of the vote. Eala played her best tennis yet in this year’s grass court season, capped by a historic round of 16 appearance in Wimbledon after dethroning...

Aussies lash US broadcaster over list of world's hardest sports

The broadcaster has been caught out snubbing three of Australia's biggest sports.

Michael Owen: How I was proved badly wrong about Kevin Keegan - the warmest, kindest man in football

MICHAEL OWEN: There are some people in football you respect because of what they achieved. There are others you admire because of who they are. Kevin Keegan was both.

England World Cup ratings: Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane shine

Bettina Trump appears to embrace role as stepmom at World Cup final

Bettina, 39, took to her Instagram Stories to post a smiling selfie of her and Don Jr's daughter Chloe, 12, and son Spencer, 13, as they all sat in the stands at MetLife Stadium together during the match.

'Sad to see' – Rooney slams Messi for trying to get Spanish player sent off

Lionel Messi was slammed by Wayne Rooney for trying to get Marc Cucurella sent off during the World Cup final. There was a brief moment of confusion towards the end of normal time when Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez was sent off for taking down Pau Cubarsi. This led to a melee between both sets of players, and Cucurella was spotted saying something […]

Death of a legend: The 1972 day that revealed effortless brilliance of troubled genius Garry Sobers

Revealing new biography of cricket's finest all-rounder details the village event he appeared in to make ends meet

Nocum to Mamu: 'Pasensyahan muna, kalaban muna tayo'

Slowly but surely, Rain or Shine is moving on from losing its erstwhile captain

Losing World Cup finalists Argentina hold open-top bus parade in front of huge crowds

Argentina's World Cup team held an open-top bus parade in front of a massive crowd in Buenos Aires, despite losing to Spain in the final.

Thomas Tuchel explains why Bukayo Saka was left on the bench for England defeat to Argentina

Thomas Tuchel admits Bukayo Saka was fit to play in England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina but says he preferred to play Morgan Rogers instead. England ended their World Cup campaign with a bronze medal following a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in Miami on Saturday. Saka was the star of the show as he scored a hat-trick but after go...

Argentina players turn their backs on Spain squad during World Cup trophy lift

Alex Eala and Venus Williams to team up again for Washington DC Open

The dream team of Venus Williams and Alex Eala is making a comeback on the court soon.

Lamine Yamal holds up sign mocking Argentina’s Leandro Paredes during World Cup parade

Basketball player JV Gallego killed in car crash

MANILA, Philippines— JV Gallego, a former San Beda Red Lion and National University Bulldog, died in a car crash along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). VP Global Management, Gallego’s talent agency, confirmed his passing on Saturday afternoon, July 18, via a Facebook post. READ: Rene Baterbonia’s mom repeats call for justice on 40th day of his death Gallego was on the way back to Manila with his wife when the road accident happened along NLEX...

'He became a superstar but never changed': Graeme Souness pays tribute to his friend Kevin Keegan

If you ever wanted an example of a man who became a superstar but never changed as a man, Kevin Keegan would be top of that list.

Shakira and Beyoncé prove they have not aged a day in 21 years

The hitmakers are two of the biggest powerhouses in the music industry, after both shooting to fame in the late nineties.

World Cup: PSG hits the jackpot thanks to its international players

Paris Saint-Germain is among the biggest financial winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Thanks...

Paul Scholes suggests England star Kobbie Mainoo will be 'fuming' with Thomas Tuchel after World Cup

Paul Scholes has suggested Kobbie Mainoo and several other players will be ‘fuming’ with Thomas Tuchel in the wake of England’s World Cup campaign. England had looked to be heading for only a second World Cup final appearance after Anthony Gordon fired the Three Lions in front after 55 minutes against Argentina. But Tuchel’s men adopted an ultra-de...

Lionel Messi breaks his silence on Argentina's World Cup heartbreak

Messi was bidding to lead his country to World Cup glory for the second time in as many tournaments on Sunday, but Argentina came up short on the night.

Can you guess the World Cup team based on their signature pass clusters? Take the test

Were you paying attention to each team's tactics during the World Cup, or were you too focused on the goals? A new test devised by scientists at Northeastern University will reveal the answer.

Opinion | "This World Cup final was horrible to watch, but not because of Spain"

"This final was horrible to watch, but not because of Spain," says The i Paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey. "They met an opponent that was so determined to kill the game that they became the ultimate parody of what they purport to represent."

Chris Martin’s World Cup half-time show was an atrocity for the ages

Spanish fans celebrate World Cup win in Madrid

Pure jubilation erupted across Spain as fans watched their team defeat Argentina in the World Cup final. The winning goal sparked tears, cheers and wild celebrations.

SB19 to throw ceremonial first pitch for White Sox

SB19 will be making history again—this time, in Major League Baseball! The boy group announced on Instagram that they will make the ceremonial first pitch at the Chicago White Sox vs. New York Yankees game on July 29 at Rate Field in Chicago. "The calendar is set. The climb continues. One nation behind us. The world before us," the group captioned ...

Nicolas Jackson is keen on reuniting with Unai Emery at Aston Villa: Window watch

It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season.

PSG: Luis Enrique personally called Ferran Torres to speed up the deal

Paris Saint-Germain are stepping up their pursuit of Ferran Torres. Highly impressed by the Spanish...

Gilas Pilipinas slips three places to No. 39 in FIBA Men Rankings

Gilas' world ranking suffers after losses to Australia and New Zealand in last Fiba window

FIFA World Cup winner predicted by EA Sports FC for fifth time in a row

EA has correctly predicted the winner of the FIFA World Cup once again, continuing its long-running winning streak.

Converge's Arana powers way to weekly PBA player honors

MANILA, Philippines — Justin Arana has cranked up his game as Converge got the ball rolling for its redemption tour in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup. As he skillfully served his role as one of the FiberXers’ main men, Arana delivered back-to-back 30-10 games, sparking the team past Terrafirma, 105-103, and Macau, 149-124, en route to 3-0 and a share of the Group A lead with NLEX. The 6-foot-7 bruiser banged in 31 and grabbed 10 rebounds in...

Alex Eala slips to No. 29 in WTA rankings heading to North American swing

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala on Monday slipped one spot to No. 29 in the latest Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings heading to her North American hardcourt swing campaign. Eala's 1,666 total ranking points stayed intact but dropped a notch after Barbora Krejcikova leaped from No. 32 to No. 26 following her 250 Athens Open conquest in Greece. Krejcikova, who defeated Eala in her Wimbledon debut last year, topped home...

Column: Japan-bound Phillips finally addresses hasty Knights exit

Mike Phillips' camp says it exercised opt-out clause in contract, left San Juan 'promptly and respectfully'

Dort to Hawks, Risacher to Mavs in three-team NBA swap

The Oklahoma City Thunder sent guard Lugentz Dort to Atlanta while the Hawks moved 2024 top overall NBA Draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas in a three-team swap on Sunday. The deal, confirmed by the Hawks, also sent former Dallas guard Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta and three second-round draft picks to Oklahoma City. Dort, a 27-year-old Canadian, was on the 2025 NBA All-Defensive Team as he helped the Thunder win last year's NBA crown. He...

Caitlin Clark makes WNBA history with 45 points and 10 assists

INDIANAPOLIS— Caitlin Clark seemed “bouncy” to Indiana coach Stephanie White before the Fever faced the Seattle Storm on Friday night. The sharpshooting star not too far removed from a back injury bounced right into the record books — her own, her team’s and the WNBA’s. READ: Caitlin Clark debate reignites questions over physical play Clark had the first 40-point game of her three-year career while helping rally the Fever to a 110-107 victory,...

Nico Bolzico speaks out after receiving 'genuine hate' for supporting Argentina at FIFA World Cup

Nico Bolzico took to social media to speak out after receiving hate messages for expressing his support for his home country, Argentina, at the FIFA World Cup. On Instagram, the husband of Solenn Heussaff said he “had the privilege” of watching the World Cup final with his 83-year-old father and the rest of their family. “It was also the first World Cup that Tili truly understood,” he said. “We watched some matches together, like I did with my...

Undermanned TNT escapes Macau’s wrath

MANILA, Philippines – TNT, missing five players, launched its title-redemption bid with a hard-earned 106-103 win over Macau in the PBA Governors’ Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Sunday. The Tropang 5G withstood the Giant Pandas’ uprising inside the final three minutes despite missing five players, including three injured starters in Calvin Oftana, Poy Erram and Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser. Also absent were Jayson Castro and Kelly...

Eala leaves town to begin US Open build-up

MANILA, Philippines — It’s go time for Alex Eala after a short break at home, revving up for her transition to the hardcourt swing with the US Open as the highlight next month. The 21-year-old Filipina pride left the country Monday following a homecoming marked by a series of fan meet events to prepare for her first US build-up in the Mubadala DC Open in Washington on July 27 to August 2. Eala will play in both the singles and doubles of the...

Rayan Cherki clashes with Didier Deschamps during World Cup defeat to England

PBA: TNT braces for coming games still with banged-up roster

MANILA, Philippines—Coach Chot Reyes was hardly in a celebratory mood despite a depleted TNT side winning its opening assignment in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday. TNT’s 106-103 victory over guest team Macau was more like a big sigh of relief for Reyes, knowing the Tropang 5G will have to continue to make do without several of their key cogs at least for the next three games. “Calvin (Oftana) and Brandon (Ganuelas-Rosser) will be gone for...

The message Messi gave to Yamal after World Cup loss

Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi shared a moving hug after Sunday’s World Cup final and the Spanish superstar has revealed what the Argentina legend told him. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in New Jersey on Sunday, with Ferran Torres calmly putting away the winning goal on 106 minutes. It was an odd game, which saw the South Americans fail ...

Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States — Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot on Sunday after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in the final in New Jersey. The France captain scored 10 goals to top the charts ahead of Argentina great Messi, who finished with eight. READ: World Cup: England edges France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match England midfielder Jude Bellingham and Norway striker Erling Haaland each scored seven times....

World Cup commentator Guy Mowbray mistakes Pharrell for A$AP Rocky

'Unforgivable' – Gary Neville makes World Cup final complaint to FIFA

England football legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75

Alex Eala heads back to US for hard court training camp

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala is on her way back to the United States to begin her training camp for the upcoming hard-court season. Eala departed on Sunday after spending a week in Manila, where she attended several events, including a meet-and-greet with fans and a courtesy visit to Malacañang Palace. With her commitments in the Philippines now behind her, the Filipina tennis star is shifting her full focus to the hard-court swing. Her first...

Ferran Torres dons 'Make Spain Great Again' cap at World Cup parade

Trump was among the celebrities and dignitaries in the crowd on Sunday, with the president controversially handing over the trophy alongside FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.

Wembanyama to make France team return

PARIS — NBA star Victor Wembanyama is set to make his return to the French national team for the first time since the 2024 Olympics, the French Basketball Federation (FFBB) announced on Saturday. Wembanyama has been named in the squad for the first two matches of the main qualifying round for the 2027 World Cup, which will take place at the end of August against Slovenia and then Sweden. Wembanyama will also take part in two warm-up matches...

Football world mourns Kevin Keegan as heartbroken Alan Shearer leads tributes to his hero

Alan Shearer has led the tributes to football legend Kevin Keegan after he passed away at the age of 75 following a short battle with illness.

Argentina’s Rodrigo De Paul blasts spread of ‘baseless conspiracy theories’ after World Cup final defeat