‘Happy to see our flag’: Russian athletes return to the pool as protesters slam government Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA There has long been debate about whether sport and politics should mix, but when it comes to water polo in Australia, it’s often difficult to keep them apart. One of water polo’s most famous moments came at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, when Hungary played the Soviet Union just a month after Soviet tanks rolled into Budapest to crush an anti-communist uprising. The eyebrow of a Hungarian player was cut open via a Soviet punch in the fiery Olympic clash,…

Kayce Smith joins Will Cain \& The Crew to address Argentina's classless World Cup actions. Plus, AOC's fake southern accent, Hasan Piker's chilling "collaborator" rhetoric, and Olive Garden's new ID system, not for voting but endless pasta. Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, many doubters around the world and within sports media, claimed that the United States would be a disastrous host. That hosting the tournament under President Donald Trump would mean fewer international visitors, and that the US shouldn't host because soccer was still a niche domestic sport. And surprise, surprise, turns out those concerns were completely invalid. Attendance broke…

Spain star who was attacked by Argentina players in shameful World Cup scenes insists they SHOULDN'T be banned amid FIFA's violent conduct investigation By WILL PICKWORTH, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 05:44 EDT, 22 July 2026 \| Updated: 05:50 EDT, 22 July 2026 Spain star Gavi has surprisingly leapt to the defence of Leandro Paredes despite being involved in a nasty clash with the midfielder following the World Cup final. Argentina were so close to retaining their title on Sunday after lifting the trophy in 2022, but were beaten 1-0 by Spain after a tense and scrappy affair. Lionel Scaloni's side were aggressive throughout the match, as they had been…

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala’s second main draw appearance in the US Open is official. Eala’s name has been included in the entry list for the US Open that will run from August 30 to September 13, marking her fourth and last Grand Slam main draw competition this season. READ: Alex Eala leaves PH feeling ‘prouder to represent home’ The Filipino tennis ace, current ranked No. 29 in the WTA, looks to unleash another solid Grand Slam campaign, following her round of 16 entry in Wimbledon early this month, where she dethroned defending champion Iga Swiatek. Eala got her first […]...Keep on reading: Alex Eala officially makes US Open entry list

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MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas slid three spots to 39th in the latest Fiba men’s world rankings. The Philippines fell after a winless campaign in the third window of the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Gilas opened the third window with a heartbreaking double overtime loss to New Zealand before getting manhandled by Australia, 92-49. READ: Tough task staring Gilas in the eyes entering second round of qualifiers As a result, the Philippines ended the first round with a 2-4 record, with both of their wins coming at the expense of Guam. Still, Gilas advanced to the second round, where the […]...Keep on reading: Gilas Pilipinas drops to 39th in…

Left out of India's playing XI throughout the recent ODI series in England and omitted from the upcoming T20I tour of Zimbabwe, wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has secured a high-profile contract with County Championship side, Yorkshire. The 31-year-old has signed as an overseas player for the White Rose, where he will initially feature in five One Day Cup fixtures before returning for three of Yorkshire's final four County Championship matches in September. Kuldeep goes straight into Yorkshire's squad for Friday's 50-over clash against Glamorgan at Neath, offering the spinner immediate game time following a frustrating benching during India's 1-2 ODI…

World Cup hero Ferran Torres attracted the attention of Donald Trump's White House after donning a cap emblazoned with 'Make Spain Great Again' during the national team's open-top bus parade on Monday. The Barcelona star came off the bench to score the winning goal on Sunday's final to defeat reigning champions Argentina 1-0 at the MetLife Stadium in New York. With the briefest of turnarounds, Spain were soon back on their private plane heading for Madrid, where they took part in a jubilant victory parade less than 24 hours after their triumph Stateside. But the US continued to pay attention to the Spanish squad after they left their shores after…

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Lindsay Collins has a long history of head knocks. That’s why the Roosters are playing it safe Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Lindsay Collins’ recovery from his latest head knock will extend to six weeks after being sidelined for the Sydney Roosters since the concussion setback that ruled him out of the third game of the State of Origin series. The front-rower has not played since failing a head injury assessment during the Roosters’ 24-18 defeat of Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium on June 26. As a result, the Queensland mainstay was forced to miss the Origin decider at the same…

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Through the Games, the team hopes to dispel the perception that lawn bowling is simply an old person’s sport. “It’s (not) just rolling a ball. It’s very tactical and you need the stamina (to play) under the sun, under the rain,” said Tiong, who is 38. Kimpton said increasing the visibility of the sport is crucial, as lawn bowling requires dedicated greens, which are difficult to develop in land-scarce Singapore. The sport is currently being introduced to students through schools and learn-to-play programmes run by local clubs, using modified versions with lightweight bowls and portable mats. The team hopes more people will eventually progress to the…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

‘Horse’ has bolted: Longmire makes a huge call on his coaching future Updated July 22, 2026 — 7:32pm,first published 2:27pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA In today’s AFL Briefing, your wrap of footy news: A new, unheralded name has emerged in Essendon’s coaching hunt. A teammate of Scott Pendlebury has joked his games record is within sight. Melbourne vice captain Jack Viney has resumed training and is making a bid to play in the finals. Sydney’s 2012 premiership coach John Longmire has declared he’s not interested in coaching either Carlton or Essendon. Days after Tasmania…

GENEVA, July 22. /TASS/. The International Skating Union (ISU) has granted neutral status to another 13 Russian figure skaters, according to the organization’s website. Sofia Dzepka, Arseny Fedotov, Maria Fefelova, Egor Karnauhov, Elena Kostyleva, Lev Lazarev, Polina Sazhina, Polina Shesheleva, Ivan Telnov, Artyom Valov, Darya Drozhzhina, Alexey Belkin and Victoria Streltsova are now allowed to participate in international tournaments. Russia now has 21 skaters cleared for international competitions as neutrals. Earlier, the status was granted to figure skaters Adelia Petrosyan, Alisa Dvoeglazova, Anna Frolova, Alina Gorbacheva, Margarita Bazylyuk,…

Selecting a World Cup squad in India, where failure triggers immediate public outcry and institutional scrutiny, requires a different form of courage. Craig Fulton’s squad selection reflects a sharp eye on both immediate needs and long-term stability. The inclusion of dynamic young talent like Yashdeep Siwach and speedster Aditya Arjun Lalage over established names raised eyebrows in traditional hockey circles, but Fulton’s rationale remains pragmatic. “Yashdeep is a versatile player who can slot seamlessly into defence or midfield. His defensive strength is paramount,” Fulton notes. “With Aditya, we also have an eye on the LA Olympics. Raj Kumar Pal…

Prince George, the eldest child of Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, is now a teenager. George, second in line to the British throne, celebrated his 13th birthday on Wednesday. The grandson of King Charles III, George was born at London's St Mary's Hospital on July 22, 2013, an event that made headlines around the world due to his birth order as the first child of Kate and William, the heir to the throne. Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour, June 13, 2026 in London. Chris…

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Looking to snap a two-game skid after dropping their first home games of the season, the Cebu Greats will try to get back on the winning track when they take on Pasig City on July 25 at the Orion Sports Complex in Bataan in the 2026 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). […]...Keep on reading: Cebu Greats face must-win stretch entering MPBL playoffs

Match of the tournament Paraguay 1-1 Germany. There were plenty more games with more goals but none could match the drama of the penalty shootout in this last-32 tie. Germany aren’t supposed to lose in them but they did this time in spectacular fashion. Ed Aarons Algeria 3-3 Austria was a completely strange fever dream, seeming to exist on a separate plane of reality. I know that sounds grandiose but remember, going into this one the expectation was that it would be a biscotto – a meaningless, pre-arranged kickabout where a draw would see both sides through. For a while in the second half, it looked like that would happen. And finally, in stoppage…

Socialite won’t be prosecuted over claims she spiked friend’s drink with MDMA at Mount Buller Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Melbourne socialite Amy Tossoun will not be prosecuted on allegations she used illicit drugs to spike a friend’s drink at a Mount Buller hotel, with the charge dismissed in court. Tossoun, 34, of Brighton, told Mansfield Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday she accepted responsibility for possessing amphetamines, but the charge of introducing a drug into the body of another person was “struck out” in the court system. Amy Tossoun at Flemington Racecourse in…

A roaring, record-breaking century at the Home of Cricket has not only silenced surrounding whispers over Rohit Sharma's international future, but it has also blown open the battle for the top spot in the ICC Men's ODI Batter Rankings. According to the latest weekly update released by the International Cricket Council (ICC), three of India's marquee batters-Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma-have surged forward in tandem, mounting a formidable three-pronged challenge against New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell for the top spot. While Mitchell retains a narrow, precarious lead at the summit with 802 rating points, Gill sits just a single point behind…

By JAKE HOLDEN, UK NEWS REPORTER Published: 04:57 EDT, 22 July 2026 \| Updated: 05:09 EDT, 22 July 2026 This is the moment the high-pitched squeals of a speeding driver caught by a police dog pierced the night after an 80mph car chase. Body-cam footage shows Godfrey Forster-Davies, 26, screaming in terror and begging 'please help me!' when he was hunted down by the pooch called Yolo. He had earlier led police on a dramatic high-speed chase through several Derbyshire towns on June 18 this year. Officers had first spotted Forster-Davies driving a Ford Fiesta with a broken licence plate light just after 2.25am in Bolsover. He failed to stop before…

There are moments in sports when you realize people aren’t just watching the score any more. They’re watching values. They’re watching who speaks. They’re watching who stays silent. And they’re watching what those silences say. I found myself thinking about that throughout this World Cup. On paper, Sunday’s final looked simple. Spain v Argentina. Two footballing giants and countries with glorious soccer histories. Two nations whose pasts are also stained by colonization, oppression and chapters of history that shouldn’t be whitewashed simply because someone can score a goal. Etan Thomas So no, this wasn’t some fairytale of good versus evil. Spain’s…

Liverpool join Ferran Torres race? Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola confirmed last night that the club “needs to sign a winger” this summer, and the Reds have since been linked with Spain’s World Cup winner Ferran Torres. That’s according to journalist Ekrem Konur, who claims that his club Barcelona need to raise funds to sign Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez this summer. Torres has Premier League experience and won a Premier League title with Manchester City in 2021, scoring 16 goals in 43 appearances across two years at the club. He has scored 65 goals for Barcelona across his five years back in Spain - and scored the winning goal in the World Cup…

Arsenal have brought in Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer - their sixth signing of the summer. The 27-year-old joins the Women's Super League side after leaving Real Madrid at the end of last season. Rodriguez will wear the number 16 shirt and will compete for minutes with Daphne van Domselaar and Anneke Borbe, both of whom struggled with injuries last season. "I'm so proud to join this great club. Arsenal is one of the top clubs in the world and I'm really excited to be part of the team and take on this new challenge," said Rodriguez. "I want to help us compete for trophies and make more history, together with our supporters." In six…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has suffered an ankle ligament injury, dealing a significant setback to Beşiktaş ahead of their UEFA Europa League second qualifying round clash against Danish outfit Midtjylland. The Turkish giants confirmed the injury in an official statement released on Tuesday, following the Nigerian midfielder’s medical examinations at Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital. According to the club, an MRI scan revealed ligament damage in Ndidi’s ankle, with treatment already underway under the supervision of Beşiktaş’s medical team. In its statement, the club said: “Following an ankle injury, our player Wilfred Ndidi underwent an MRI at…

Outback priest’s alleged victim claims sexual abuse made him ‘feel like a king’: trial Updated July 22, 2026 — 6:55pm,first published 4:36pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA A senior Catholic priest on trial for allegedly sexually abusing Aboriginal teenagers while he worked in an outback diocese argues that while his methods of “pastoral care” were unorthodox – including getting his parishioners to strip off their shirts and wrestle – they were accepted in places like Broome. Christopher Saunders appeared in WA’s District Court on Wednesday for the second day of his trial…

Fishing and tourist boats line the shores of Barangay Pundaquit in San Antonio, Zambales before sunrise as operators prepare to ferry visitors to nearby island and cove destinations. The municipality will host this year’s Association of Tourism Officers of Central Luzon Convention, where it aims to showcase its tourism attractions and development initiatives (Photos by Joanna Rose Aglibot) SAN ANTONIO, Zambales—This town will host this year’s Association of Tourism Officers of Central Luzon (ATOCEL) Convention next week, as the municipality showcases its growing tourism industry and forges stronger partnerships with tourism stakeholders across the…

Argentina star praised for defying his team-mates and watching Spain's World Cup trophy lift - amid heavy criticism of national team's disgraceful post-match conduct By TAMARA PRENN, SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER Published: 10:09 EDT, 21 July 2026 \| Updated: 04:53 EDT, 22 July 2026 Argentina star Jose Manuel 'Flaco' Lopez has won plaudits for appearing to be the only player to acknowledge Spain's World Cup trophy lift after suffering a 1-0 defeat on Sunday. The Albiceleste were unable to retain the trophy after their barnstorming victory in 2022 and instead reacted poorly, with many of the players refusing to acknowledge Spain's win. The team was captured…

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