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NFL star Brady to take TV commentary role after retirement

NFL star Brady to take TV commentary role after retirement

American football icon Tom Brady will move into the television commentary booth when he finally calls time on his NFL career, broadcaster Fox Sports confirmed on Tuesday.

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Putin ready for long war beyond Donbas: US intelligence chief

Putin ready for long war beyond Donbas: US intelligence chief

President Vladimir Putin will not end the Ukraine war with the Donbas campaign and is determined to build a land bridge to Russian-controlled territory in Moldova, US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said Tuesday.

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Kamna wins on Mt Etna as Lopez takes Giro d'Italia lead

Kamna wins on Mt Etna as Lopez takes Giro d'Italia lead

Spaniard Juan Pedro Lopez took the overall lead of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday as Lennard Kamna won stage 4 after a 23km climb up Mt Etna in Sicily.

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US set to approve $40 bn for Ukraine, warning of long war ahead

US set to approve $40 bn for Ukraine, warning of long war ahead

US lawmakers were set to begin debate Tuesday on a nearly $40 billion aid package for Ukraine as Washington warned Russia was likely girding for a long conflict with its neighbor.

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Axelsen and Momota push teams forward at Thomas and Uber Cup

Axelsen and Momota push teams forward at Thomas and Uber Cup

Heavyweights Viktor Axelsen and Kento Momota both won their matches at the Thomas and Uber Cup in Thailand on Tuesday.

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Shoot-on-sight orders in Sri Lanka after deadly violence

Shoot-on-sight orders in Sri Lanka after deadly violence

Sri Lankan authorities issued shoot-on-sight orders on Tuesday to quell further unrest a day after the island was rocked by deadly violence and rioting.

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Erling Haaland: goal machine and record breaker

Erling Haaland: goal machine and record breaker

Erling Haaland, who is poised to become the most expensive player in Premier League history, has made a career out of breaking records.

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Man City agree to sign Dortmund striker Haaland

Man City agree to sign Dortmund striker Haaland

Manchester City said Tuesday they had reached an agreement to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund -- ending their hunt for a top-class centre-forward.

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Oil refinery workers caught in Germany's energy dilemma

Oil refinery workers caught in Germany's energy dilemma

Germany is seeking to ban Russian oil by the end of this year over the war in Ukraine, but workers at the PCK oil refinery outside Berlin are less than happy about the plans.

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UEFA unveil Champions League revamp

UEFA unveil Champions League revamp

The European Champions League will see an increase of four teams to 36 and the present group stage replaced by one single league from the 2024/25 season, UEFA said on Tuesday.

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