Argentina’s Lionel Messi; and England’s Harry Kane during the FIFA World Cup 2026. (AP Photos) England’s FIFA World Cup semifinal against Argentina has been designated the highest-risk fixture of the tournament, with the FBI, FIFA and local law enforcement rolling out extraordinary security measures as one of football’s fiercest rivalries takes centre stage in Atlanta.As…

Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya, centre, with head coach Mahela Jayawardene, right, and batting coach Kieron Pollard during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. New Delhi: Mumbai Indians‘ (MI) top brass will meet in England next…

Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) England’s search for a new Test coach has taken on a distinctly IPL flavour, with several of the world’s most accomplished franchise coaches emerging as leading contenders to replace Brendon McCullum following his dismissal.Former England coach and current Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower heads a nine-man shortlist that also…

Yamal Extends Perfect Knockout Record to 6-0 Against Mbappe (Image: X) Lamine Yamal’s remarkable record against Kylian Mbappé in knockout matches continued at the FIFA World Cup 2026, as Spain defeated France 2-0 in the semifinal to book their place in the final. The victory extended Yamal’s unbeaten streak against the French superstar Kylian Mbappe…