Mexico City stadium races against clock for reopening ahead of World Cup
A drone view of Azteca Stadium, officially renamed Banorte Stadium, as renovations continue ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, in Mexico City, Mexico, March 26, 2026. REUTERS (Reuters) – Workers are hammering, cranes are swinging and seats are being bolted into place — but the […]
Oyarzabal double helps slick Spain to 3-0 friendly win over Serbia
VILLARREAL, Spain, (Reuters) – Striker Mikel Oyarzabal got two superb first-half goals and substitute Victor Munoz scored on his senior international debut as Spain cruised to a 3-0 win over Serbia in a pre-World Cup friendly on Friday. With Serbia stepping into the breach after Spain’s original plan to play Argentina in Qatar was derailed […]
Stunning Wirtz double earns Germany 4-3 comeback win over Switzerland
BASEL, Switzerland, (Reuters) – Germany forward Florian Wirtz scored two goals, including an 86th-minute winner, and set up two more as his team twice came from a goal down to beat hosts Switzerland 4-3 in a friendly on Friday as both sides continued their preparations for the World Cup. The 22-year-old Wirtz put the visitors […]
MLB roundup: Aaron Judge homers, Yanks blank Giants again
Mar 27, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. March 28 – Cam Schlittler allowed one hit over 5 1/3 innings and Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton each homered, fueling the visiting New […]
Czechs book World Cup playoff final spot after penalty shootout win against Ireland
Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup – UEFA Qualifiers – Semi Final – Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland – Fortuna Arena, Prague, Czech Republic – March 26, 2026 Czech Republic’s Jan Kliment celebrates winning the penalty shootout REUTERS PRAGUE, March 26 (Reuters) – The Czech Republic clinched their place in a World Cup qualification […]
Burling confirmed on Luna Rossa’s sailing team for America’s Cup
Peter Burling attends an interview in Barcelona, Spain October 9, 2024. REUTERS March 27 (Reuters) – Helmsman Peter Burling will look to dethrone his former Team New Zealand in the America’s Cup as a confirmed driver for Italian challengers Luna Rossa. Burling won the America’s Cup three times with New Zealand but parted ways with […]
Boston College hires UConn assistant Luke Murray as next head coach
2026; Washington, DC, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley (L) talks with assistant coach Luke Murray (R) during a practice session ahead of the east regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. March 27 – Boston College turned to a proven title-winning assistant Thursday, hiring UConn’s Luke Murray as its […]
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby exits with lower-body injury; severity unclear
Mar 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) prepares to take the opening face-off against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. March 27 – Penguins coach Dan Muse had no substantive update about the condition of Sidney Crosby after the team captain exited Pittsburgh’s Thursday road […]
Sabalenka sets up Miami Open final with Gauff
Mar 25, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus hits a forehand against Hailey Baptiste of the United States in the quarter finals of the women’s singles at the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. (Reuters) – Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka eased past Elena Rybakina 6-4 6-3 on Thursday to book a Miami […]
White deserves another chance with England, says Tuchel
Soccer Football – International Friendly – England Training – Wembley Stadium, London, Britain – March 26, 2026 England’s Ben White during training Action Images via Reuters March 27 (Reuters) – England manager Thomas Tuchel said Ben White deserves another chance with the national team after the Arsenal defender returned to the squad for the first […]