Can mathematics predict the winner of the FIFA World Cup? German mathematician Joachim Klement, whose statistical model correctly identified the champions of the last three men’s FIFA World Cups, believes it can at least offer...

The world’s best footballers spend most of the year following carefully controlled nutrition plans. Every meal is designed to improve recovery, maintain peak fitness, and maximise performance. But even elite athletes have favourite comfort foods....

Representing one’s country is the ultimate dream for every footballer. While club football offers fame, trophies, and financial rewards, wearing the national jersey at a FIFA World Cup remains the pinnacle of the sport. Over...

The expanded 48-team format at the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage has created more opportunities for emerging football nations to compete on the sport’s biggest stage. It has also produced some eye-catching mismatches on...

Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk delivered the biggest win of her career at the 2026 French Open and one of the tournament’s most emotional moments. The 23-year-old defeated fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina 6-3, 2-6, 6-2...

The Indian Premier League has long embraced technology, from ultra-motion cameras to real-time analytics. But ahead of IPL 2026, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has drawn a hard line on one...

When Mount Everest draws headlines, it is usually because of record-breaking speed, extreme weather, or overcrowding on the mountain. This week, the spotlight shifted to something far more personal and powerful: human endurance. Russian mountaineer...

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 have been disrupted by a deadly Ebola outbreak that has already claimed more than 100 lives, according to local media reports. The country’s...

Formula 1 is preparing another major technical shift. After driver backlash over the 2026 power units, the F1 paddock has agreed to revise engine regulations for 2027—pending final approval. At the center of the change...

The Boston Marathon has seen its share of remarkable finishes, but few carry the narrative weight of Sunita Williams crossing the line in 2026. At 60, the retired astronaut completed the race in 5:52:49, returning...