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Italy 2-0 over Northern Ireland, into playoff final
Italy defeated Northern Ireland 2‑0 in the European World Cup playoff semifinal, advancing to the final where a win is required to secure a spot at the 2026 tournament in North America.
Auriemma Declares Title IX Defunct as NIL Rules Shift
UConn women's coach Geno Auriemma declared that Title IX is effectively defunct at major conferences, citing unequal NIL funding and the Trump administration’s rollback of equity guidance.
ESPN Predicts 2026 MLB: Yankees, Tigers, Mariners Lead AL
ESPN surveyed 30 of its MLB writers, analysts, and editors for 2026 season predictions, picking the Yankees, Tigers, and Mariners to win their AL divisions and tabbing Seattle as the early AL pennant
House Passes Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act
The House passed the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act by voice vote Tuesday, advancing a bill to create one-stop boxing organizations called UBOs — backed by Dana White and Mike Tyson but criticized fo
2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings and Strategy
The definitive guide for the 2026 fantasy baseball season has arrived, offering a comprehensive suite of tools for enthusiasts. It compiles rankings, projections, and cheat sheets, alongside in-depth
Shiffrin Wins 9th Slalom, Near Record Sixth Title
Mikaela Shiffrin clinched her ninth slalom victory of the season, extending her World Cup lead and positioning herself for a record‑tying sixth overall title in the upcoming giant slalom.
Syracuse Coach Slams NCAA Over UConn Subregional
Syracuse coach Felisha Legette-Jack blasted the NCAA women's basketball committee after a 98-45 loss to UConn, saying her teams have been unfairly placed in the Huskies' subregional in five of their l
Wembanyama vows MVP push after Spurs clinch division
Victor Wembanyama publicly laid out a defense‑focused MVP campaign after the Spurs clinched the Southwest Division, insisting he wants to end any debate about his candidacy and highlighting his rare s
Darius Acuff Jr. signs historic Reebok shoe deal
Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. secured a signature shoe deal with Reebok, becoming the first NCAA men’s athlete to land a major U.S. brand endorsement while still in college, amid record‑breaking
Matsuzawa Becomes Hawai'i Starting Kicker
Japanese 19‑year‑old Kansei Matsuzawa, who first fell in love with American football in 2018, has turned a self‑taught kicking hobby into a Division I starter at Hawaiʻi, overcoming cultural, linguist
EFL Play-Off Finals Set for May Bank Holiday Weekend
The EFL has confirmed its 2025-26 play-off finals will be held at Wembley across the May Bank Holiday weekend, with the Championship, League One and League Two finals on consecutive days from 23 to 25
England Chooses Kansas City Swope Village for 2026 Cup
England will set up its 2026 World Cup training camp at Kansas City’s Swope Soccer Village, a site chosen for its historic sports ties, privacy and community impact, as the city prepares for multiple
Steve Cooper Apologises Over Bosnia Drop Claim
Steve Cooper, Brondby’s Welsh manager, was apologised to after Bosnia‑Herzegovina’s coach accused him of benching midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic for an upcoming World Cup play‑off, a claim the club rej
Merson: Arsenal Will Win PL Title, Nothing Else
Paul Merson says Arsenal will still lift the Premier League title this season despite losing 2-0 to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final, but predicts the league will be their only trophy.
PSG asks LFP to postpone Lens match before Liverpool
Paris St‑Germain have formally requested the French league to shift their 11 April Ligue 1 clash with Lens, a fixture sandwiched between the two legs of their Champions League quarter‑final versus Liv
Tiger Woods Returns After 13-Month Hiatus for TGL Finale
Tiger Woods will play competitive golf Tuesday for the first time in 13 months, replacing Kevin Kisner in the TGL season finale after recovering from October disc replacement surgery on his back.
Aston Martin reshuffles leadership, keeps Newey focus
Aston Martin’s F1 team grapples with a reshuffled leadership hierarchy, as Adrian Newey’s design focus is protected by sidelining Andy Cowell and exploring new executive appointments to revive its com
Ronaldinho Tops Ranking of Football's Biggest Showboaters
Ronaldinho tops a ranking of football's biggest showboaters, tracing trickery's legacy from Lee Trundle's 'Showboat King' reign on Soccer AM to Neymar, Kerlon's seal dribble, and Mario Balotelli's hoo
Northern Ireland Face Italy in World Cup Play-Off
Northern Ireland travel to Bergamo for a World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy on 26 March, chasing their first World Cup appearance in 40 years.
Brooks beats cancer, targets 2026 World Cup with Wales
David Brooks rebuilt his career after beating Stage Two Hodgkin lymphoma, which kept him out of Wales' 2022 World Cup squad, and now has a shot at the 2026 tournament as Wales face Bosnia-Herzegovina
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