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Give Brazil the respect we deserve at the World Cup, says Bruno Guimaraes

Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates a goal during a World Cup 2026 qualifier against Chile at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro on Sept 4, 2025.
Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates a goal during a World Cup 2026 qualifier against Chile at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro on Sept 4, 2025.

Cramp helped me shed mental weight, says Alexander Zverev after French Open win

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 7, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Italy's Flavio Cobolli REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 7, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Italy's Flavio Cobolli REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Spain’s Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams on course for World Cup opener, says Luis de la Fuente

Spain's Lamine Yamal (left) and Nico Williams during training at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on June 6, 2026, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Spain's Lamine Yamal (left) and Nico Williams during training at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on June 6, 2026, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Road to recovery: Elderly woman hit by lorry in Upper Thomson in 2014 had 4 brain operations

After she was knocked down by a lorry in 2014, Lim Giok underwent four brain surgeries and years of rehabilitation. Today, she is able to walk on her own.
After she was knocked down by a lorry in 2014, Lim Giok underwent four brain surgeries and years of rehabilitation. Today, she is able to walk on her own.

Norway riding high after 3-1 win over rivals Sweden ahead of World Cup

Jorgen Strand Larsen celebrates scoring his second goal in Norway's 3-1 international friendly win over Sweden at the Ullevaal Stadion
 in Oslo on June 1, 2026.
Jorgen Strand Larsen celebrates scoring his second goal in Norway's 3-1 international friendly win over Sweden at the Ullevaal Stadion
 in Oslo on June 1, 2026.

Liverpool sack Arne Slot after disastrous English Premier League title defence

Liverpool manager Arne Slot faced a difficult second season at the helm, with the club finishing fifth in the league.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot faced a difficult second season at the helm, with the club finishing fifth in the league.

Buoyed by home crowd, Loh Kean Yew advances into Singapore Badminton Open round of 16

Loh Kean Yew is the sole Singaporean left in the Super 750 event.
Loh Kean Yew is the sole Singaporean left in the Super 750 event.

Lionel Messi suffers hamstring overload weeks before World Cup

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi came off with a suspected injury during the 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Union on May 24.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi came off with a suspected injury during the 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Union on May 24.

Loh Kean Yew and teammates seeking form boost at KFF Singapore Badminton Open

(From left) Singapore's Junsuke Jubo, Wesley Koh, Loh Kean Yew, Yeo Jia Min and Jason Teh at the KFF Singapore Badminton Open press conference on May 25.
(From left) Singapore's Junsuke Jubo, Wesley Koh, Loh Kean Yew, Yeo Jia Min and Jason Teh at the KFF Singapore Badminton Open press conference on May 25.

Spain’s Fermin Lopez set for foot surgery, World Cup in doubt

FC Barcelona's Fermin Lopez shooting past Real Betis' Hector Bellerin in their La Liga match at the Camp Nou on May 17, 2026. He suffered a metatarsal fracture in his right foot during the 3-1 win.
FC Barcelona's Fermin Lopez shooting past Real Betis' Hector Bellerin in their La Liga match at the Camp Nou on May 17, 2026. He suffered a metatarsal fracture in his right foot during the 3-1 win.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.