Sports
July 11, 2026
FIFA selling field to be used for World Cup final for US$450 per piece
Even the field for the World Cup final is for sale. FIFA, accused of charging high prices for this year’s tournament in the United States, is selling the grass that will be used for the July 19 final…
July 11, 2026
Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals
Jude Bellingham scored in the third minute of extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018.
July 12, 2026
Former Chelsea owner, who bought the club for one pound, dies
LONDON (AP):
Ken Bates, the former Chelsea owner and chairman who bought the club for just a pound in 1982, has died. He was 94.
Chelsea confirmed the death in a statement yesterday, saying Bates…
July 12, 2026
Fans bring World Cup colour across the globe
While the stadiums in the United States, Mexico, and Canada became colourful masterpieces of multiculturalism, the support for the World Cup through creative ways of expressing national pride, and the…
July 12, 2026
Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals
Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds…
July 10, 2026
by Gregory Bryce
Samuda: Welcome to history - JOA prepares for hectic July schedule with Commonwealth and CAC Games
The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) is gearing up for one of its busiest months ever as the organisation will field two contingents of athletes at both the Commonwealth Games and the Central…
July 10, 2026
Mbappé redeems himself as France march into semis
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts (AP):
Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé also scored and France beat Morocco 2-0 yesterday in the World Cup…
July 10, 2026
Portugal hires Jorge Jesus as new coach after disappointing World Cup
AP - Portugal has announced Jorge Jesus as its new coach following its disappointing run at the World Cup.
July 10, 2026
All-star Mitchell signs four-year extension with Cavaliers
AP:
The Cleveland Cavaliers have achieved one of their primary aims of the offseason while the wait continues on whether LeBron James will return to the franchise for a third time.
The team…