darren e. scott

The 2026 FIFA World Cup squad picture is beginning to take shape as nations across every group unveil preliminary and final rosters ahead of the expanded tournament in North America. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo potentially making history to major omissions, emerging talents and final roster deadlines, national teams are entering the decisive phase of preparation before football’s biggest global spectacle officially begins.

Eyeing his maiden Asian Tour title, rising golfer S Chikkrangappa will be part of a dozen-strong Indian challenge at the $1.5 million Ho Tram Open at the Bluffs Ho Tram strip.

The squads of all 16 participating teams at the coming FIH Men's Hockey World Cup are out now. The respective national federations had to release the list of their 18 players two weeks before the tournament commences, which made November 14 the deadline.

The New York Times polled film industry figures to create a list of the 100 best movies since 2000, sparking debate among cinephiles. The list is dominated by auteurs like Christopher Nolan, while franchise films and streaming platform productions are minimally represented. A reader's poll offered a different perspective, highlighting films like Interstellar and The Dark Knight.