Rashad Mammadov named Iran’s judo coach
TEHRAN – Azerbaijan’s Rashad Mammadov was named as new head coach of Iran’s men’s judo team on Wednesday. The 50-year-old coach has...
USMNT’s Antonee Robinson undergoes knee surgery, will return at start of 2025-26
Defender Antonee Robinson’s absence from the United States men’s national team’s roster for the upcoming Concacaf...
Jahanbakhsh, Azmoun miss Qatar and North Korea matches
TEHRAN – Sardar Azmoun and Alireza Jahanbakhsh will not be playing against Qatar and North Korea in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifie...
Esteghlal and Malavan set for thrilling Hazfi Cup final showdown
TEHRAN – The Imam Khomeini Stadium in Arak is poised to host the highly anticipated final of Iran’s Hazfi Cup on Thursda...
Iran-Azerbaijan cycling tour hits toughest stage
Riders from top teams across Asia and Europe say this stretch could define the race.Why it matters: This tour isn’t just a local ev...
Lamine Yamal signs contract extension to stay at Barcelona until 2031
Teenage star Lamine Yamal has signed a contract extension to stay at Barcelona until 2031, the club announced Tuesday. The 17-year-o...
Pope Leo XIV denies AS Roma fandom: ‘Not everything you read is true’
That Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago White Sox fan and likes to play tennis has already been established. The most pressing sports questio...
Omid Alishah to remain at Persepolis
TEHRAN – Persepolis captain Omid Alishah will stay with the team, with his contract set to be extended. Although media reports have...
Coach Roberto Piazza names Iran team for 2025 VNL
The national Iranian team known will start the prestigious campaign with a match against Brazil on June 11 in Rio de Janeiro, accord...
Iran’s women’s handball captain Vatanparast optimistic for World Championship
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s handball team captain Mina Vatanparast says that they can make history in the 2025 International Handball Fe...