Author: Daily Sabah With Agencies

The Houston Rockets stormed past the Washington Wizards 135-112 on Tuesday, powered by Alperen Şengün’s double-double and Jalen Green’s explosive third-quarter performance. Şengün shined with 26 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and two steals, while Green erupted for 22 of his game-high 29 points in a pivotal third quarter. Amen Thompson added a monstrous 20 points and 15 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet dished out 19 points and 12 assists. The Rockets, now boasting 24 wins, remain a dominant force in the Western Conference. Houston overcame a sluggish start, trailing 28-16 after a cold-shooting first quarter where they hit just 29.2%…

Didier Deschamps, France’s longest-serving national team coach, will bid farewell after the 2026 World Cup, capping a storied tenure that has cemented him as a legend of French football. The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed the 56-year-old’s decision not to renew his contract, signaling the end of an era defined by unparalleled success. Deschamps, a former France captain, ascended to the coaching helm in 2012, inheriting a squad searching for stability. Over the next decade, his meticulous approach brought back Les Bleus to the global scene, earning a World Cup title in 2018 and a Nations League crown in 2021.…

Didier Deschamps, France’s longest-serving national team coach, will bid farewell after the 2026 World Cup, capping a storied tenure that has cemented him as a legend of French football. The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed the 56-year-old’s decision not to renew his contract, signaling the end of an era defined by unparalleled success. Deschamps, a former France captain, ascended to the coaching helm in 2012, inheriting a squad searching for stability. Over the next decade, his meticulous approach brought back Les Bleus to the global scene, earning a World Cup title in 2018 and a Nations League crown in 2021.…

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned that Türkiye would launch a counterterrorism operation against the PKK’s Syrian offshoot YPG if the terrorist group’s leadership refuses to dissolve itself. “We will do what’s necessary, and it is a military operation,” Fidan told a live broadcast on CNN Türk. He noted that Türkiye has repeatedly said that the PKK/YPG terrorists must disband themselves if they want a peaceful transition in Syria. Fidan continued by saying that PKK/YPG fighters and leaders who joined the terrorist group from other countries must leave Syria. The next step would be for the terrorist group to disarm and…

Real Madrid cruised past Deportivo Minera 5-0 in the Copa del Rey, with 18-year-old sensation Arda Güler stealing the spotlight by scoring twice and delivering a moment of sportsmanship that captivated Spain. Güler, whose two-goal performance underscored his burgeoning reputation, was the centerpiece of a dominant first-half display by Los Blancos. Joining him on the scoresheet were Federico Valverde, who opened the scoring with a rare close-range strike, and Eduardo Camavinga, as Real Madrid effectively secured their last-16 berth within 30 minutes. Luka Modric added a fourth early in the second half before Güler completed the rout in the dying…

Real Madrid cruised past Deportivo Minera 5-0 in the Copa del Rey, with 18-year-old sensation Arda Güler stealing the spotlight by scoring twice and delivering a moment of sportsmanship that captivated Spain. Güler, whose two-goal performance underscored his burgeoning reputation, was the centerpiece of a dominant first-half display by Los Blancos. Joining him on the scoresheet were Federico Valverde, who opened the scoring with a rare close-range strike, and Eduardo Camavinga, as Real Madrid effectively secured their last-16 berth within 30 minutes. Luka Modric added a fourth early in the second half before Güler completed the rout in the dying…

Süper Lig defending champions Galatasaray will host Istanbul Başakşehir at RAMS Park on Wednesday for the opening match of the Turkish Cup Group C. In Group C, Galatasaray face tricky competition with Istanbul Başakşehir, Konyaspor, Eyüpspor, Çorum FK, and Boluspor. Following the clash with Başakşehir, Galatasaray will take on Boluspor and Konyaspor. This marks Galatasaray’s first match in the new Turkish Cup format, which includes 24 teams divided into four groups of six. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals. Icardi misses out Argentinian star Mauro Icardi, who sustained a knee injury during a UEFA…

Süper Lig defending champions Galatasaray will host Istanbul Başakşehir at RAMS Park on Wednesday for the opening match of the Turkish Cup Group C. In Group C, Galatasaray face tricky competition with Istanbul Başakşehir, Konyaspor, Eyüpspor, Çorum FK, and Boluspor. Following the clash with Başakşehir, Galatasaray will take on Boluspor and Konyaspor. This marks Galatasaray’s first match in the new Turkish Cup format, which includes 24 teams divided into four groups of six. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals. Icardi misses out Argentinian star Mauro Icardi, who sustained a knee injury during a UEFA…

Freiburg forward Eren Dinkçi has put an end to speculation about his international future, affirming his commitment to the Turkish national team despite not making his senior debut during a call-up last year. The 23-year-old, born in Germany to Turkish parents, has a dual-nationality background that made him eligible to represent both nations. While he previously appeared in one match for Türkiye’s under-19 team and three games for Germany’s under-20 side, Dinkçi was called into Türkiye’s senior squad for two UEFA Nations League matches in September 2022. However, he remained on the bench, leaving the door open for a potential…

Freiburg forward Eren Dinkçi has put an end to speculation about his international future, affirming his commitment to the Turkish national team despite not making his senior debut during a call-up last year. The 23-year-old, born in Germany to Turkish parents, has a dual-nationality background that made him eligible to represent both nations. While he previously appeared in one match for Türkiye’s under-19 team and three games for Germany’s under-20 side, Dinkçi was called into Türkiye’s senior squad for two UEFA Nations League matches in September 2022. However, he remained on the bench, leaving the door open for a potential…