If Stoke win today they could go level with fifth-placed Tottenham in the Premier League. They take on in-form Crystal Palace who are looking to continue a winning run. Critics have called them two of the most physically dominant sides in the league. Stoke boss Mark Hughes says there is no coincidence his players have performed so well away this season.
Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament
Iran's football federation said on Tuesday its ticket allocation had been pulled just days before the World Cup starts, leaving supporters who had already made travel plans unable to attend their team's matches.
American great Serena returns to court at Queen's
Serena Williams stole the show at Queen's Club on Tuesday as the American icon made her eagerly awaited return to competitive action nearly four years after her last match.
Bangladesh stun Australia in rain-affected 1st ODI
Bangladesh stunned Australia with an 86-run win via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in their opening one-day international in Dhaka on Tuesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Real Madrid confirm head coach Arbeloa's exit
Real Madrid confirmed that they have parted ways with head coach Alvaro Arbeloa after reaching a mutual agreement, the Spanish club said on Tuesday.
Dubai continues to play leading role in advancing global sports sector
His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, chaired a meeting of the Council’s Board of Directors to review major initiatives and events aimed at strengthening Dubai’s position as a leading global sports destination.
