Football

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran "can't bring a bunch of IRGC terrorists into our country and pretend that ​they are journalists and athletic trainers." EPA

Rubio: Iran players welcome to play World Cup, but no one with links to IRGC

National team preparing for 'proud and successful participation,' says Iranian government spokesman

Football

Will Maga politics and war with Iran taint the World Cup?

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Guilherme Bala of Shabab Al Ahli reacts after his goal was disallowed following a VAR review during the AFC Champions League semi-final against Machida Zelvia. Getty Images
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Shabab Al Ahli's Champions League exit confirmed as AFC dismiss protest

Football

Premier League title race: Man City and Arsenal face five-game battle for glory

Football

How a schoolteacher and Iran war shaped Machida's extraordinary ACL run

Football

Yamal ruled out for season giving Spain World Cup injury headache

Football

Tennis

Ons Jabeur, 31, says she has every intention of returning to tennis after giving birth to her son. Ons Jabeur / Instagram

'A tiny miracle': Ons Jabeur gives birth to first child

Tunisian tennis star announced her son Elyan's birth in a post to Instagram on Tuesday

Tennis

Sinner’s winning streak puts Alcaraz’s No 1 spot under threat

Tennis
Former player Fatma Al Nabhani of Oman, centre, was one of the beneficiaries of the WTA Coaches Program. Photo: Jimmie48/WTA
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WTA initiative aims to reshape coaching landscape for Arab women

Tennis

Eala crashes out of Miami Open as American stars dominate

Tennis

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

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