Sports News from Friday, June 12th, 2026

Dubai Basketball secured their first ABA League title after defeating Partizan 83-81 in Game 4 of the finals in Belgrade, sealing a 3-1 series victory.

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not take part in their World Cup game against Panama on Wednesday after his visa application to enter Canada was refused, FIFA said on Friday.

Formula One champion Lando Norris put McLaren top of the practice timesheets at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Friday with George Russell looking strong for Mercedes after two races without scoring.

New Zealand stalwart Kane Williamson quit international cricket on Friday, ending a stellar 16-year career marked by numerous accolades and by captaining his side to the title in the inaugural World Test Championship in 2021.

South Korea has rallied from a goal down to defeat Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World Cup Group A campaign, much to the delight of their fans and local Mexican support on Thursday.

Somali referee Omar Artan has been assigned to officiate the UEFA Super Cup match between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain, days after he was denied entry into the United States by US Customs and Border Protection.

Fans attending the World Cup fan festival in Toronto were met with disappointment on Thursday after organisers cancelled the event due to poor weather, on the eve of Canada's first game.

Japanese captain Wataru Endo has withdrew from the World Cup due to injury on Thursday and announced his retirement from the international competition.

Mexico has gotten the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in a tempestuous clash with three red cards at a rocking Azteca stadium.