Football

Poland's Robert Lewandowski, centre, during the World Cup play-off final against Sweden in Stockholm. EPA

Robert Lewandowski and other missing stars at Fifa World Cup 2026

Poland and Italy among top teams that failed to qualify for finals

Football

Forty years on, Iraq return to the World Cup at last

Football
Turkey's players celebrate after victory over Kosovo secured them a place at the 2026 World Cup. AFP

2026 Fifa World Cup groups

Football

Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup

Football

Italy in shock after missing out on third straight Fifa World Cup

Football

Turkey one win away from ending 24 years of World Cup hurt

Football

Tennis

Former player Fatma Al Nabhani of Oman, centre, was one of the beneficiaries of the WTA Coaches Program. Photo: Jimmie48/WTA

WTA initiative aims to reshape coaching landscape for Arab women

Coach Inclusion Programme invited five candidates to shadow mentors, including Ons Jabeur's coach Issam Jellali

Tennis

Eala crashes out of Miami Open as American stars dominate

Tennis
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines returns a shot against Magda Linette of Poland at the Miami Open in Florida. AFP

Filipina star Alex Eala raises her game to enter Miami Open Round of 16

Tennis

Kamiji eyes Wimbledon glory on her mission to spread joy of wheelchair tennis

Tennis

Filipina Eala advances at Miami Open but Indonesia's Tjen bows out

Tennis

Sabalenka: Criticism of Dubai withdrawal was 'ridiculous'

Tennis

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