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Although this is an U19 tournament, India have travelled to Pokhara with an U17 squad that is preparing for the AFC U17 Asian Cup, later this year.. Picture: the-aiff.com India began their SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026 campaign with a 1-0 win against hosts Nepal at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium here on Saturday. Pearl Fernandes…

Superstars will be in abundance at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, especially on the United States and Japan rosters, but that’s not the case for other countries. Houston Astros stars Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa and New York Mets star Francisco Lindor aren’t cleared to compete in the esteemed baseball tournament for their respective countries….

Just how incredible is it that the INDYCAR season will feature a race in the nation’s capital? The Freedom 250 around the streets of Washington, D.C., is set for Aug. 23 on FOX. Most of the grounds will be free admission. With such a historic event being announced, we decided to break down some of…

January is a notoriously bad time for buyers because nobody ever wants to sell top talent midway through the season. There are, however, exceptions to the rule. Some clubs need to raise funds to balance the books, while others can be left with not option but to unload an unhappy player who has made it…

Real Madrid faces an immediate rematch with Benfica after the teams were drawn together in the Champions League playoffs on Friday. Benfica beat Madrid 4-2 on Wednesday to deny the 15-time European champion direct qualification to the round of 16 and force it into the uncertainty of the playoffs. Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain must also…

It’s always loud on the streets of Washington, D.C., but on Aug. 23, it will be even louder – literally. President Donald Trump and Chairman of Penske Corporation Roger Penske announced on Friday from the Oval Office that Washington, D.C. will be the site of the Freedom 250 on Aug. 23, an 18th race added…

Sometimes, greatness runs in the family. Several players in sports history have followed in their fathers’ footsteps to become stars of their own. In fact, some of the greatest players in major North American sports are sons of former professional athletes.  Not many father-son duos get the opportunity to play together, though — like what…

NBA player Amari Bailey, who played one season at UCLA from 2022-23, has hired an agent and a lawyer in an attempt to get the green light to return to college basketball, ESPN reported on Friday.  “Right now, I’d be a senior in college,” Bailey, 21, told ESPN about seeking NCAA eligibility. “I’m not trying…

Darian Mensah has enrolled at Miami, becoming the latest standout transfer quarterback to join the Hurricanes, who are coming off a runner-up finish in their first trip to the College Football Playoff. Mensah transferred to Miami from ACC rival Duke on Tuesday night. Duke agreed earlier Tuesday to end a legal battle with its now-former…

Only four teams remain in the postseason, but there’s still plenty of news going on around the NFL.  Of course, every bit of injury news involving the final four teams becomes even more crucial as we march toward Super Bowl LX. But the other 28 teams are already active in preparing for the 2026 season,…