Sports IOC to pay Olympians directly for first time as $10,000 grant reshapes athlete support at Games The International Olympic Committee is launching a historic direct support programme for Olympians. Every eligible athlete who competes at the Games is set to receive $10,000, regardless of medals, provided they keep a clean anti-doping record and follow Olympic rules Jun 24, 2026 at 8:42 PM · Sports desk
Sports Christian Pulisic close to USA return against Turkey as Pochettino protects knockout-stage plans Christian Pulisic could return for the USA against Turkey, but first place in Group D gives Mauricio Pochettino room to be cautious. After a calf issue, the American captain may get limited minutes or be rested completely before the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup Jun 24, 2026 at 8:23 PM · Sports desk
Sports Michael Olise between Real Madrid and Bayern: Madrid denies contacts as Munich eyes deal until 2031 Michael Olise remains at the center of a major transfer story after Real Madrid were linked with a possible move for Bayern’s rising star. The Spanish club denies any contact, while Bayern insist the French winger is not for sale and aim to secure him with a new contract until 2031 Jun 24, 2026 at 7:12 PM · Sports desk
Sports Austin Reaves set for $185 million Lakers contract as team builds core with Luka Doncic Austin Reaves is expected to sign a four-year contract worth $185 million and remain a key part of the Los Angeles Lakers. After the best season of his career, the guard has become a central piece alongside Luka Doncic as the franchise tries to return to NBA title contention Jun 24, 2026 at 6:12 PM · Sports desk
Sports Chelsea eye Jacobo Ramón as Real Madrid and Como hold key to young defender transfer Chelsea are monitoring Jacobo Ramón, the young Como centre-back who has impressed in Serie A after leaving Real Madrid. The London club have shown interest, but the Spanish defender’s future depends on Como, Madrid’s contractual influence and the market price around a possible deal Jun 24, 2026 at 6:07 PM · Sports desk
Sports Raphinha hamstring injury deals major blow to Brazil’s World Cup title hopes after Haiti victory Brazil’s win over Haiti was overshadowed by Raphinha’s right hamstring injury, leaving his World Cup future uncertain. The Barcelona winger wants to stay with the squad and fight for a return, but any comeback will depend on recovery progress and the medical team’s final assessment Jun 24, 2026 at 5:49 PM · Sports desk
Sports Ognjen Zaric extends SCR Altach contract after Bundesliga survival and historic ÖFB Cup final breakthrough SCR Altach have extended Ognjen Zaric’s contract early after the 37-year-old coach took charge in January 2026, secured Austrian Bundesliga survival with five wins and six draws in 15 league matches, and led the Vorarlberg club to their first ÖFB Cup final after victories over Sturm Graz and Red Bull Salzburg Jun 24, 2026 at 5:29 PM · Sports desk
Sports AI analysis of Croatia after the Panama win: Ghana and Group L progress at the 2026 World Cup in focus Croatia’s 1-0 win over Panama restored control in Group L, but the match against Ghana remains decisive for direct qualification. This AI analysis weighs the progress scenarios, the likely final position, goal-difference pressure, the risk of waiting on third-place rankings and possible knockout-stage opponents at the 2026 World Cup Jun 24, 2026 at 5:24 PM · Sports desk
Sports Emir Karić to Sporting Kansas City from Sturm Graz: Bosnian left back transfer to Major League Soccer after title Emir Karić has left Sturm Graz for Sporting Kansas City, opening a new Major League Soccer chapter after winning the Austrian title. The Bosnia and Herzegovina international left back made 62 appearances for Sturm, recorded seven assists and built a reputation as a reliable professional in Graz Jun 24, 2026 at 5:13 PM · Sports desk
Sports Saracens and Trailfinders before the PWR final at Twickenham Stoop as Kate Zackary targets rugby kryptonite Kate Zackary says Trailfinders must finally solve Saracens in the Premiership Women’s Rugby final after losing all six meetings since joining the league. Fresh from knocking out Gloucester-Hartpury, the London underdogs head to Twickenham Stoop chasing a historic title against the experienced favourite Jun 24, 2026 at 4:57 PM · Sports desk
Sports Jude Bellingham avoids red card against Ghana under FIFA mouth-covering rule at World Cup 2026 Jude Bellingham was not sent off in England’s draw with Ghana despite covering his mouth while speaking to Jordan Ayew. FIFA’s new rule punishes the gesture only when it is linked to confrontation, threats or hidden abuse, and neither the referee nor VAR found that threshold in this case Jun 24, 2026 at 4:52 PM · Sports desk
Sports Paraguayan commentator Jorge Vera loses FIFA accreditation after live World Cup outburst over red card Paraguayan commentator Jorge “Chipi” Vera lost his FIFA accreditation after an angry live broadcast reaction during Paraguay’s World Cup match against Turkey. The case sparked debate over the new rule, referee criticism and professional media standards at major football tournaments Jun 24, 2026 at 1:52 PM · Sports desk