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Tomas Ferreira edits Sports for Global Pulse, following global tournaments, leagues and athlete stories.

Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit

Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland manager following the team's exit from the 2026 World Cup. The former West Brom boss leaves after a seven-year tenure.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 06:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Clarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit

Clarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit

Clarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 05:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
Portugal clinches Group K lead with win over Colombia in World Cup

Portugal clinches Group K lead with win over Colombia in World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal to a victory over Colombia in Miami Gardens, leaping into first place in Group K of the 2026 World Cup.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 02:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
World Cup 2026: Who are the Panama players England need to look out for?

World Cup 2026: Who are the Panama players England need to look out for?

From the creative spark of Carrasquilla to the defensive reliability of Cordoba, we profile the stars Panama will rely on to avoid another defeat against England.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 00:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Shara Magomedov beats Michel Pereira at UFC Baku

Shara Magomedov beats Michel Pereira at UFC Baku

Shara Magomedov earned a unanimous decision victory over Michel Pereira at UFC Baku. The event also featured Rafael Fiziev defeating Manuel Torres with a spinning wheel kick.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 21:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna first overall in 2026 NHL Draft

Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna first overall in 2026 NHL Draft

Toronto has selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The team also remained active with the trade of Brandon Carlo to St. Louis.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 20:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Lionel Messi leads 2026 World Cup golden boot race with five goals

Lionel Messi leads 2026 World Cup golden boot race with five goals

Argentina's Lionel Messi has taken an early lead in the goalscoring charts after a dominant start to the tournament. He is currently pursued by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 19:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
Nets and Bulls lead NBA teams with most cap space this summer

Nets and Bulls lead NBA teams with most cap space this summer

The Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls emerge as the primary franchises with significant spending power as the NBA shifts focus to free agency.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 16:03 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Buffalo Sabres select Daxon Rudolph with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

Buffalo Sabres select Daxon Rudolph with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

The Buffalo Sabres selected defenseman Daxon Rudolph with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Rudolph joins the team after two seasons with the Prince Albert Raiders of the WHL.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 15:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Colombia and Portugal face off in World Cup 2026 Group K showdown

Colombia and Portugal face off in World Cup 2026 Group K showdown

Colombia and Portugal meet in Miami to decide the top seed of Group K. A win for Portugal would move them into first place, while a draw or Colombian victory ensures Colombia advances as winners.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 14:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Cape Verde become smallest country to make World Cup knockouts

Cape Verde become smallest country to make World Cup knockouts

With a population of around 525,000, Cape Verde has made history as the smallest country to advance to the World Cup round of 32. The Blue Sharks now prepare for a match against Argentina and Lionel Messi.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 11:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Ousmane Dembele scores record hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1

Ousmane Dembele scores record hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1

France defeated Norway 4-1 as Ousmane Dembele scored a record-breaking first-half hat-trick. The win means France finishes top of Group I with a perfect record.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 08:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
Lionel Messi to start on bench for Argentina World Cup match against Jordan

Lionel Messi to start on bench for Argentina World Cup match against Jordan

Argentina captain Lionel Messi will begin the final Group J match against Jordan as a substitute after securing the top spot in the group.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 07:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Senegal beat Iraq 5-0 to keep World Cup knockout hopes alive

Senegal beat Iraq 5-0 to keep World Cup knockout hopes alive

A five-goal rout of 10-man Iraq has left Senegal fighting for a spot as one of the best third-placed teams in the tournament.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 04:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
World Cup 2026: Norway face questions as Erling Haaland rested against France

World Cup 2026: Norway face questions as Erling Haaland rested against France

Norway's decision to make ten changes to their starting lineup resulted in a heavy defeat to France, leading to a grueling travel schedule for the knockout stage.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 02:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
World Cup 2026 Round of 32 picture takes shape as group stage ends

World Cup 2026 Round of 32 picture takes shape as group stage ends

The knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup begins June 28, with 32 teams advancing under the expanded format. The first match will feature Canada against South Africa in Los Angeles.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 01:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 4 min read
Ousmane Dembélé scores hat trick as France leads Norway in World Cup clash

Ousmane Dembélé scores hat trick as France leads Norway in World Cup clash

Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick to propel France to a 3-1 lead over Norway. The Norwegian side entered the match with a rotated squad, resting key players Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard.

Sports ·26 Jun 2026, 22:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
New York Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza and name Andy Green interim

New York Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza and name Andy Green interim

The New York Mets have dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza following a 34-47 start to the season, appointing Andy Green as the interim replacement.

Sports ·26 Jun 2026, 18:03 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Exclusive: Key Red Bull figure set to leave F1 team

Exclusive: Key Red Bull figure set to leave F1 team

Chief engineer Paul Monaghan is expected to leave Red Bull Racing for a senior role at Cadillac, adding to a wave of high-profile departures including Helmut Marko.

Sports ·26 Jun 2026, 16:03 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Iran and Egypt avoid talking about World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle

Iran and Egypt avoid talking about World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle

The Iranian and Egyptian national teams have filed formal objections to LGBTQ celebrations surrounding their World Cup match in Seattle. The dispute reflects a clash between local events and the nations' religious and cultural values.

Sports ·26 Jun 2026, 13:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 4 min read