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Sunmaya Budha. Photo Courtesy: La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB

Sunmaya Budha smashes 11-year record to conquer Italy's Lavaredo 120K

Sunmaya Budha smashes 11-year record to conquer Italy's Lavaredo 120K

Nepali trail runner Sunmaya Budha continued her remarkable rise on the international stage by winning the prestigious La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail 120K in Italy, setting a new women's course record in the process.
Nepali trail runner Sunmaya Budha continued her remarkable rise on the international stage by winning the prestigious La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail 120K in Italy, setting a new women's course record in the process.
Sports 28 Jun, 2026
Belgium's Leandro Trossard (10) celebrates his goal against New Zealand with teammates Kevin De Bruyne (7) and Charles De Ketelaere (17) during the first half of a World Cup Group G soccer match, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, June 26, 2026. Photo: Timothy Matwey/The Canadian Press via AP

Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World Cup

Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World...

Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start at the World Cup to advance to the knockout round with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night.
Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start at the World Cup to advance to the knockout round with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night.
Sports 27 Jun, 2026
FIFA-ANFA

FIFA suspends ANFA with immediate effect, bars Nepal from international football

FIFA suspends ANFA with immediate effect, bars Nepal from international football

Nepal's football has officially been frozen out of international competition after FIFA suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) with immediate effect, citing "flagrant violations" of its statutes by the National Sports Council (NSC).
Nepal's football has officially been frozen out of international competition after FIFA suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) with immediate effect, citing "flagrant violations" of its statutes by the National Sports Council (NSC).
Sports 25 Jun, 2026
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Photo: AP

Cristiano Ronaldo roars back with 2 goals as Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0 at the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo roars back with 2 goals as Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0 at the...

Cristiano Ronaldo rebounded from a lackluster start to his sixth World Cup and led Portugal to a dominant victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday, renewing hope that the team is a contender for the title.
Cristiano Ronaldo rebounded from a lackluster start to his sixth World Cup and led Portugal to a dominant victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday, renewing hope that the team is a contender for the title.
Sports 24 Jun, 2026
Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. Photo: AP

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to...

Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.
Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.
Sports 23 Jun, 2026
Netherlands' Brian Brobbey celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Sweden during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Houston, Saturday, June 20, 2026. Photo: AP

Brobbey and Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F

Brobbey and Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F

Under intense pressure after an opening-game draw, the Netherlands delivered a dominant performance against Sweden in the World Cup on Saturday to move atop the Group F standings.
Under intense pressure after an opening-game draw, the Netherlands delivered a dominant performance against Sweden in the World Cup on Saturday to move atop the Group F standings.
Sports 21 Jun, 2026
Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen blocks a charge by Japan's Ayase Ueda during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. Photo: AP

Ayase Ueda scores twice in Japan's 4-0 win against Tunisia in 1,000th men's World Cup match

Ayase Ueda scores twice in Japan's 4-0 win against Tunisia in 1,000th men's World Cup...

Japan moved one step closer to reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the fourth consecutive time after pummeling Tunisia 4-0 in Group F, securing a milestone victory in the tournament's 1,000th men’s match.
Japan moved one step closer to reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the fourth consecutive time after pummeling Tunisia 4-0 in Group F, securing a milestone victory in the tournament's 1,000th men’s match.
Sports 21 Jun, 2026
Qatar's Lucas Mendes (3) and Canada's Richie Laryea (22) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. Photo: AP

Red cards and poor defense send Qatar to its worst World Cup loss, a 6-0 embarrassment vs. Canada

Red cards and poor defense send Qatar to its worst World Cup loss, a 6-0...

Qatar’s World Cup defeat to Canada on Thursday went so awry that goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada appeared to break down in tears after the final whistle, receiving comfort from a teammate and Canada’s Jacob Schaffelburg.
Qatar’s World Cup defeat to Canada on Thursday went so awry that goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada appeared to break down in tears after the final whistle, receiving comfort from a teammate and Canada’s Jacob Schaffelburg.
Sports 19 Jun, 2026
Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel, middle, reaches to stop the ball during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. Photo: AP

Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0

Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South...

Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday, sending fans onto the streets across the country to celebrate.
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday, sending fans onto the streets across the country to celebrate.
Sports 19 Jun, 2026
Courtesy: International Fight League (IFL)

Nepali MMA fighter Koshish Shrestha to represent Delhi in India's International Fight League

Nepali MMA fighter Koshish Shrestha to represent Delhi in India's International Fight...

Nepali mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Koshish Shrestha will represent the Delhi franchise in India's International Fight League (IFL), becoming one of the few Nepali athletes to compete in the country's first professional team-based MMA league.
Nepali mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Koshish Shrestha will represent the Delhi franchise in India's International Fight League (IFL), becoming one of the few Nepali athletes to compete in the country's first professional team-based MMA league.
Sports 19 Jun, 2026

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