A World Cup bus was set alight and a teenager suffered a gunshot wound during chaotic scenes in Midtown Manhattan as thousands of basketball fans poured into the streets late on Saturday to celebrate the New York Knicks' historic win in the NBA Finals.

Three police officers have been suspended following the uproar around Bangladesh in reaction to the harassment of Nayeem Hasan, while a three-member investigation committee has also been set up to look into the events around the incident, which took place in Chattogram late on Friday night.

The New York Knicks won the National Basketball Association championship for the first time in over 50 years, sending the city and fans into a frenzy after the long-awaited victory.

Australia spoiled Turkey's return to the World Cup stage after 24 years ‌by securing a 2-0 victory in their Group D opener on Saturday, courtesy of goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe and a rock-solid defence.

Sri Lanka secured a 37-run victory over West Indies in the second T20I, leveling the two-match series 1-1.

Scotland, roared on by their Tartan Army of travelling fans, savoured their first World Cup win in 36 years on Saturday when they edged ​past Haiti 1-0 thanks to a first-half strike by John McGinn.

Sri Lanka has posted a score of 194/6 in their 20 overs after batting first in the second T20 match held at Sabina Park, in Kingston, Jamaica.

West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and asked Sri Lanka to take first strike in the second of three T20Is in Kingston.

Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw ​in the first heavyweight clash of the World Cup on Saturday, with the African side confirming their potential while exposing familiar weaknesses ‌in their opponents at a sold out New York/New Jersey stadium. MORE..

Qatar got their first World Cup point with a stoppage-time goal to draw 1-1 with Switzerland in an energetic and one-sided Group B opener on Saturday (June 13).

USA's World Cup dreams began today, June 12, in Los Angeles as they faced off against Paraguay. Paraguay is ranked 40th in the FIFA rankings, while the United States is ranked 17th.

Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub criticized the US for failing to grant him a visa to attend World Cup-related events, saying the delay reflects disrespect for FIFA and the unifying role of the sport. MORE..

Co-host nation Canada salvaged a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday night at Toronto”s BMO Field, but missed a string of clear-cut chances that could have delivered a winning start to their Group B campaign. MORE..

England Women registered a commanding 87-run victory over Sri Lanka Women after posting a formidable total of 219/1 in their allotted 20 overs. MORE..

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has won the toss and elected to field first in their Women’s T20 World Cup opening clash against England.

The final scheduled fixture of the Asia Rugby Men’s Championship 2026 between Korea and Sri Lanka, due to be played at Namdong Asiad Rugby Stadium in Incheon on Saturday (13), has been cancelled, Asia Rugby has announced.

New Zealand’s most prolific all-format run-scorer and widely regarded as one of the country’s greatest-ever batters, Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. MORE..

Seventeen years after Charlotte Edwards lifted the Women’s T20 World Cup on home soil, the tournament returns to England and the hosts could not have asked for a more symbolic stage. MORE..