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President Donald Trump passes over a soccer ball trophy from Lionel Messi during an event to honor the 2025 Major League Soccer champions

Messi meets Trump at White House

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner met the US President

All eyes on Russell, Mercedes as new F1 season begins

Mercedes' British driver George Russell speaks at a press conference ahead of the Formula One Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne on March 5, 2026.

Pakistan board threatens legal action for false report

Pakistan's Usman Tariq (R) celebrates with Shadab Khan (L) and captain Salman Agha after their team's victory against Namibia at the end of their 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match in the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground, Colombo on February 18, 2026.

India beat England to enter final

India's players celebrate after the dismissal of England's Jacob Bethell (bottom) during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup semi-final match between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 5, 2026.

Will F1 Grands Prix go ahead in Bahrian and Saudi?

Both the Bahrain and Saudi Grands Prix are under threat

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Pakistan's Usman Tariq (R) celebrates with Shadab Khan (L) and captain Salman Agha after their team's victory against Namibia at the end of their 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match in the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground, Colombo on February 18, 2026.

Pakistan board threatens legal action for false report

India's players celebrate after the dismissal of England's Jacob Bethell (bottom) during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup semi-final match between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 5, 2026.

India beat England to enter final

India and England face off in Mumbai on Thursday night

T20 World Cup: One match, two loyalties

England’s head coach Brendon McCullum checks the pitch during a training session on the eve of their 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup semi-final match against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 4, 2026.

What happens if India v England semis is washed out

New Zealand's Finn Allen plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup semi-final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 4, 2026.

Fatherhood, sleep, cricket: Henry's whirlwind journey

Arjun Tendulkar-Saaniya Chandhok get married in Mumbai

Arjun Tendulkar-Saaniya Chandhok get married in Mumbai