An endurance runner pushed his limits to the extreme when he crossed India in seven days for charity. Will Robinson, from Bristol, ran 740km (459 miles) from Chennai to Mangaluru…
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Switzerland: Fifa ‘sincerely regrets’ Ukraine map error at draw
Fifa says it “sincerely regrets” that a map shown during the 2026 World Cup qualifying draw appeared to exclude Crimea as part of Ukraine.The graphic – showing countries that cannot…
UK: Football chairman fined for gun photo in programme
The chairman of a non-league football club has been fined by the FA after a photo of him holding a large gun was printed in the club’s matchday programme. Peter…
Ireland: Conor McGregor announces boxing match against Logan Paul in India
Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has reached a preliminary agreement to fight American social media influencer-turned-fighter Logan Paul in an exhibition boxing match, the former UFC champion said on…
India: Commentator Isa Guha sorry for calling cricketer ‘primate’
Cricket commentator Isa Guha has apologised for calling Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah the “most valuable primate” during the third Test against Australia. She made the remark while commentating for Fox…
France: Irish ex-rugby player found guilty of rape
Former Ireland U20 rugby international Denis Coulson has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after he was found guilty of the rape of a woman in Bordeaux, France, in…
USA: Trump watches football game with Elon Musk, Daniel Penny and JD Vance
A New York City subway rider who was acquitted this week of killing a homeless man during a confrontation on a train has joined US President-elect Donald Trump as a…
Pakistan: Fast bowler Mohammad Amir retires from international cricket
Pakistan’s fast bowler Mohammad Amir announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday, ending a controversial career that saw him jailed on spot-fixing charges. The 32-year-old came out of retirement…
Ukraine: Authorities demands Fifa apology over Crimea map
A map shown during the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup has been criticised by Ukraine as an “unacceptable error” after it appeared to exclude Crimea as part of…
Switzerland: England to face Serbia in European qualifying for 2026 World Cup
England will renew acquaintances with Serbia in the European qualifying competition for the 2026 World Cup after the draw was made in Zurich on Friday, with Albania drawn in the…