Adidas edging Nike in World Cup sales boost

As the World Cup brand battle heats up, sportswear giant Adidas (ADSGn.DE), appears to be getting a bigger boost than rival Nike, early data show.

South Africa coach Broos hails team tactics after 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa coach Hugo Broos praised his team for their tactical performance after they beat South ​Korea 1-0 in their Group A World Cup showdown ‌on Wednesday, reaching the knockout stage for...

Coach Aguirre praises Mexico's character in overcoming Czechs 3-0

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre praised his team's mentality on Wednesday ​after they upped the tempo in ‌the second half to secure a 3-0 victory against the Czech Republic in their final ​Group A...

Three boxing title belts raise stakes at CDF Cup 2026

The eighth edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Cup is set to usher in a new era for military boxing, with three championship belts up for grabs for the first time in the history of the...

Government, TPBRC plan tougher safety measures for professional boxers

Before introducing regulations that would require professional boxers to undergo MRI and CT Scan examinations, authorities have been urged to first address the issue of health insurance coverage...

'Keeping Our Roots Eternal': Korean Americans celebrate home at World Cup

Clad almost entirely in red and draped in South Korean flags, hundreds of Korean Americans transformed Liberty Park in Los Angeles' Koreatown into a slice of home on Wednesday, chanting, singing...

Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off as Mexico beat Czechs

If Wednesday's World ​Cup match marked the last time Guillermo Ochoa appears in Mexico colours, the 40-year-old goalkeeper ‌could not have wished for a better send-off.

Vinicius double helps Brazil past Scotland into World Cup knockouts

Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil romped into the second round ​of the World Cup as Group C ‌winners with a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, a result that left the Scots ​relying on...

Mexico stay perfect and bounce Czechs out of World Cup with 3-0 win

Mexico continued their perfect start to the World Cup with a 3-0 romp against a hapless Czech Republic on Wednesday, finishing their group-stage campaign with ​a flourish and killing off their...

Clarke believes Scotland heading home after self-inflicted defeat

Scotland coach Steve Clarke thinks his team are heading home from their first World Cup ​in 28 years after what he viewed as a largely self-inflicted 3-0 loss to Brazil ‌in their final Group C...

Czech coach Koubek blames travel fatigue, 'stupid mistakes' for World Cup exit

Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek blamed "stupid mistakes" and exhaustion from heavy ​travel for his team's World Cup exit after ‌a 3-0 defeat by co-hosts Mexico on Wednesday left them bottom...

TGU Operations Manager Johnson represents Tanzania in 2026 Royal and Ancient Golf club scholarship

The scholarship, delivered by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, is a globally recognised leadership development program that identifies and nurtures emerging leaders across key areas...

Yanga edge closer to fifth straight title after dominant Azam FC victory

The emphatic win underlined Yanga’s dominance in the closing stages of the season, as the Jangwani Street giants tightened their grip on the title race with a composed and clinical performance on...

Ronaldinho trades retirement for third-tier Italian dreams at 46

As Ronaldinho prepares to lace up his boots again at the age of 46 after signing with Italian side Ravenna FC, the Brazil great hopes to inspire the younger generation to ​follow their dreams...

Qatar's sports minister, Madibo visit Canada's injured Kone

Qatar's sports minister and national team player Assim Madibo visited Canada midfielder ​Ismael Kone to check on his ‌health after he was injured during their World Cup game, the Qatar Football...

Head‑to‑head rule brings early winners and losers while third-place lifeline keeps groups alive

The new head-to-head World Cup tiebreak rule has already produced group winners and early exits, while the scramble for one of the eight best third-placed spots means plenty still hinges on the...

Yanga, Simba SC and Azam FC face defining day in title race

The Mainland Premier League resumes today with all 16 teams returning to action simultaneously at 4pm, but the spotlight will be firmly on two venues, the New Amaan Complex in Zanzibar and...

TPBRC targets affordable MRI, CT scans to improve boxer safety

The Tanzania Professional Boxing Regulatory Commission (TPBRC) has begun seeking sponsorship agreements with hospitals to reduce the cost of MRI and CT Scan examinations after growing concerns...

Ronaldo makes World Cup history as Portugal crush Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments after netting twice in Portugal’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in Group...

Uganda end Tanzania’s Serengeti Girls’ CECAFA title dream

Tanzania’s national under-17 women’s football team, the Serengeti Girls, finished as runners-up in the CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Uganda in the final at KMC...