Written by Iran is to boycott next week’s World Cup finals draw in Washington because the United States refused to grant visas to several members of the delegation, the Iranian football federation announced on Friday. “We have informed FIFA that the decisions taken have nothing to do with sports and the members of the Iranian delegation … Continue reading “Iran To Boycott 2026 World Cup Draw Due To US Visa Restrictions — Federation”
Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has left the country for Senegal after being detained during a military coup, the government in Dakar said Thursday, as a lead opponent accused him of arranging the uprising. The military in volatile Guinea-Bissau appointed a general as the country’s new leader, a day after seizing power and derailing … Continue reading “Guinea-Bissau’s Embalo Leaves Country As Military Appoints Leader After Coup”
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Guinea-Bissau from its decision-making bodies over a coup in the West African country. ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) took the decision after an emergency meeting late Thursday. “The MSC decides, in accordance with the provisions of the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good … Continue reading “Coup: ECOWAS Suspends Guinea-Bissau, Seeks Restoration Of Constitutional Order”
Spanish champions Barcelona and current league leaders Real Madrid are looking to build confidence this weekend in La Liga after chastening nights in the Champions League. Barca host Alaves on Saturday while Madrid visit Girona on Sunday, as the top two aim to fend off in-form pair Atletico Madrid and Villarreal, who are hot … Continue reading “Barca, Real Madrid Seek Morale Boost After Champions League Setbacks”
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has returned to Nigeria after being trapped in coup-hit Guinea-Bissau where he went for election observation. Jonathan arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja late Thursday, about two days after military officers took over power in the West African country. He arrived at the Abuja airport and was welcomed … Continue reading “Jonathan Returns To Nigeria After Being Trapped In Coup-Hit Guinea-Bissau”
Have Liverpool reached rock bottom or do they have further to fall as they prepare for a tricky-looking match at West Ham this weekend? The Premier League champions have suffered six defeats in their past seven league games, with few signs that Arne Slot is getting a grip on the situation. In stark … Continue reading “Liverpool Search For Answers, Arsenal Brace For Chelsea Test”
Earlier his season Davante Adams joined the exclusive list of NFL wide receivers with at least 1,000 receptions in their career. Tonight, DeAndre Hopkins joined him on that list of elite NFL pass catchers. Hopkins entered tonight’s game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals sitting on 999 career receptions, one shy of one … Continue reading “NFL’s 1,000 catch club, updated after DeAndre Hopkins joins exclusive list”
The Cincinnati Bengals welcomed back quarterback Joe Burrow on Thursday night. He missed the last nine games with a turf toe injury, which is a sprain of a ligament or ligaments in the toe that often occurs when cleats get stuck in artificial turf. It can be incredibly painful. The Bengals entered the game at … Continue reading “Joe Burrow injury: Cincinnati Bengals QB returns from turf toe”
The Detroit Lions suffered a tough blow to their offense in the first quarter of their Thanksgiving game against the Green Bay Packers. Amon-Ra St. Brown suffered an ankle injury and did not return to the game. St. Brown was targeted once prior to the injury. He was coming off a season-high performance in Week … Continue reading “Amon-Ra St. Brown injury: Lions receiver expected to miss time after Thanksgiving injury”
Dontayvion Wicks might have earned himself some extra dessert at his Thanksgiving dinner today. The third-year wide receiver played a pivotal role in the Green Bay Packers beating the Detroit Lions 31-24 in the first game of the day, finishing with six catches for 94 yards and a pair of touchdowns. His best play of … Continue reading “Dontayvion Wicks seals Packers vs. Lions in spectacular fashion”