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F1 boss says season to finish in Europe if Gulf races cancelled

 The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix were scrapped earlier this season due to the start of Israel and the United States' war with Iran.

Neymar says his time playing for Brazil 'is over'

Brazil's record goalscorer was included in the World Cup squad almost three years after he last played for the national team, and played only 37 minutes across two matches.

CAF urges members to review FIFA's private investor plan

Football's world governing body on Tuesday announced plans to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup.

Seven wins, one silver: Uganda's 3x3 team captures hearts in Glasgow

Uganda impressed by winning seven of nine matches, with both losses coming against the eventual champions: a 9-21 defeat earlier in the tournament and the final on Wednesday.

Chemutai claims bronze in women's 3,000m steeplechase

Chemutai, who has been Uganda's leading female distance runner since her Olympic triumph, produced a determined performance in a highly competitive field.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe leaves club: reports

 The 48-year-old joined the Magpies in 2021 and won the League Cup final in March 2025 -- the club's first major trophy since 1969.

FIFA proposal 'an opportunity but not an obligation', says Infantino

Infantino insisted the proposal was centred on unlocking "previously uncaptured commercial value" and was conditional on a democratic vote of FIFA's 211 member associations and approval by the FIFA council.

Idi Amin's grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing bout

Amin famously declared himself the "King of Scotland" in 1976, having developed a fascination with the country with his remark inspiring an Oscar-winning film, "The Last King Of Scotland".

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How Gheto Kids made World Cup history

For barely 10 minutes, the Triplets Ghetto Kids captivated one of the biggest television audiences with explosive choreography, boundless energy and infectious smiles as they shared the stage with Colombian pop superstar Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats giant Burna Boy.

Chess federation targets prisons, refugee camps for wider enrolment

Allan Benjamin Mande, the deputy president of UCF, said they needed to bring the proposal to the attention of Uganda Prisons and the Office of the Prime Minister, which handles refugee affairs, to ensure the sport is introduced in the two entities.

Iran says Spain World Cup win brought joy to critics of US, Israel

On social media, the winning side appeared to have won support from people around the world thanks to the Spanish government's condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza and Madrid's criticism of the war in Iran.

Masindi municipality launches garbage-free campaign ahead of AFCON 2027

Dubbed 'Keep Masindi Municipality Clean for Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027', the initiative aims at tackling the long-standing sanitation issues in preparation for Uganda co-hosting the 2027 AFCON alongside Kenya and Tanzania.

Opio and Trevor Noah to host Julia Roberts, Tom Brady and Fabrizio Romano

Opio and Noah struck YouTube gold after their show went super-viral online — racking up millions of views from across the world.

Trevor Noah and Opio to host live World Cup watch party

"Football is best enjoyed as a communal experience with friends," Opio said in an exclusive interview. "The 2026 World Cup will be a super-sized event with 48 teams competing across 3 countries. Trevor and I figured the biggest World Cup in history deserved nothing less than the biggest football party in history." 

Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row rages

The dispute erupted just days before Thursday's kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts

In April, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said any problem would not be with the Iranian players but "some of the other people (they) would want to bring with them", suggesting they may have ties to the Revolutionary Guards, a group on the US terror blacklist.

Arsenal title party invitation leaves Museveni unimpressed

Speaking during the first sitting of the first meeting of the first session of Uganda’s 12th Parliament at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Monday, May 25, 2026, the President said football success could not distract him from national priorities.

Arsenal supporter dies at hands of Man-U fan

Preliminary investigations indicate that Denis, said to have been an Arsenal supporter, got into a misunderstanding with Musiramu, who is alleged to support Manchester United.

Gulu City Marathon organisers pledge bigger tourism impact

The marathon was launched on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Gulu City Inn in Senior Quarters ward, Laroo-Pece division, in an event presided over by newly elected Gulu city mayor Julius Acire Labeja alongside regional and national organising committee members.

Kampala set for massive Arsenal title bash at Guinness matchday finale

The celebrations among Arsenal fans worldwide are set to continue in Kampala as Guinness brings the Premier League finale experience to Millennium Grounds, Lugogo, with a mega watch party.