Not to be outdone by fellow superstars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland scored his third and fourth goals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in just his second match, helping Norway advance to the round of 32 with a 3-1 win over Senegal on Monday in front of a packed house at New … Read more
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. In two games apiece, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland have scored a combined 13 goals — five for Messi, four for Mbappé and four for Haaland. Today, it’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane’s turn. Here is what I’m eyeing ahead … Read more
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar (Agency Image) As excitement around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to build, former South Africa batter Daryll Cullinan has raised concerns about the physical demands being placed on the 15-year-old prodigy, particularly given his explosive batting style and growing workload.Sooryavanshi has quickly earned a reputation for his fearless approach and remarkable power … Read more
Hideo Kojima has teased his upcoming Xbox horror game, OD, revealing it includes a special system designed for people who are too scared to keep playing. speaking to Entertainment WeeklyKojima stopped short of explaining exactly how this new system works, saying doing so would get him into trouble. “I wanted to go beyond the limit … Read more
U.S. World Cup Team Training Base (Irvine, Calif.) — As he walked to his spot in front of the microphones and cameras before the USA’s Monday morning practice session, Folarin Balogun trailed the incomparable Lionel Messi and two other players by a single goal as the top scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. By … Read more
France scored early, played through driving rain in Philadelphia, sat through a long weather delay, and simply controlled its game against Iraq for all 90 minutes. Iraq at times has played well but has now lost its first two games at the tournament as it has made continuous mistakes – first against Norway and now … Read more
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced new Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines to help female cricketers safely resume their careers after childbirth. The move comes as more players are choosing to balance professional cricket with motherhood, with the ICC aiming to strengthen support systems and player welfare. ICC chairman Jay Shah stressed … Read more
Fortnite is enjoying an influx of players keen to hunt the game’s Pokémon-like Sprites — and five more species arrive this week. More than 1.2 million players were active in Fortnite’s core battle royale modes on Saturday afternoon, as the game hosted a pair of two-hour “Power Hour” events where rare Sprite spawns were significantly … Read more
Every touch carried a sense of history. Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria on Monday to become the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading scorer, while leading an Argentina side that looks more dangerous and connected with each match. For the first time in his career, Messi is no longer weighed down by questions about winning … Read more
Speaking at a time of mounting humanitarian need and shrinking resources, the Pope warned that conflict continues to drive food insecurity around the world and stressed that food security must be treated as a matter of global security. “Meeting this need not only alleviates suffering but also addresses underlying causes of geopolitical instability,” he said. … Read more