United States’ Christian Pulisic (10) dribbles past Paraguay’s Juan Jose Caceres. (AP Photo) Christian Pulisic’s influence on the United States’ dream start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup extended beyond the scoreline on Friday night as the captain eclipsed Cristiano Ronaldo in one of the tournament’s most notable statistical categories.The 27-year-old registered his third career…
Derrick Lewis (Image credit: Instagram) For most of the last decade, Derrick Lewis has occupied a unique place in the UFC heavyweight landscape. Championships came close but never stayed, but the knockouts kept arriving.The personality never faded, and long after generations of contenders came and went, and ‘The Black Beast’ continued to matter. With 16…
Michael Chandler (Image credit: Instagram) Michael Chandler is not new to the spotlight. Long before he arrived in the UFC and established himself as one of the lightweight division’s biggest attractions, the Missouri native had already built a reputation at Bellator, where he became a three-time champion and one of the faces of the promotion….
United States’ Folarin Balogun, right, scores as Paraguay’s Omar Alderete watches. (AP Photo) Folarin Balogun had three countries to choose from. On Friday night in Los Angeles, the striker justified his decision in emphatic fashion.The 24-year-old scored twice on his World Cup debut as the United States overwhelmed Paraguay 4-1 to begin their first home…
Derrick Lewis (Image credit: Instagram) For most of the last decade, Derrick Lewis has occupied a unique place in the UFC heavyweight landscape. Championships came close but never stayed, but the knockouts kept arriving.The personality never faded, and long after generations of contenders came and went, and ‘The Black Beast’ continued to matter. With 16…
More than a decorated shooter and coach, Jaspal Rana’s enduring legacy lay in his generosity and unwavering commitment to nurturing Indian shooting. (Photo/Agency) NEW DELHI: Have you ever visited the Instagram profile of late shooting legend Jaspal Rana? If you do, the first thing that catches the eye is the line in his bio. Written…
Michael Chandler (Image credit: Instagram) Michael Chandler is not new to the spotlight. Long before he arrived in the UFC and established himself as one of the lightweight division’s biggest attractions, the Missouri native had already built a reputation at Bellator, where he became a three-time champion and one of the faces of the promotion….
Rohit Sharma faces an audition for his ODI future, needing to prove his fitness and form ahead of the next World Cup.(Photo/PTI) DHARAMSHALA: It’s not often Rohit Sharma cuts a quiet figure in a team setting. On Friday evening, he ambled around the centre square, casually joining fielding drills while others went through a far…
Khuliso Mudau and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi NEW DELHI: Football fans at the jam-packed Mexico City stadium were left in splits during the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The moment had little to do with the three red cards that dominated the Mexico vs South Africa clash.Instead, it was the bewildered expressions of South…
While the United States possess one of the most exciting attacks in Group D, defensive frailties remain a major concern heading into the tournament. Pulisic, McKennie and Balogun provide pace, creativity and goals, and the Americans will hope to settle nerves by striking early against Paraguay. However, the backline has struggled for consistency, with goalkeeper…
