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Gravina, Buffon Quit After Italy's World Cup Failure
Italian FA president Gabriele Gravina and delegation head Gianluigi Buffon both resigned after Italy's penalty-shootout loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina condemned the four-time champions to an unprecedented
J. Cole signs with China's Nanjing Monkey Kings
J. Cole has signed a contract to play professional basketball in China's CBA with the Nanjing Monkey Kings, making it the third pro sports league the multi-Platinum rapper has joined.
Man City, Chelsea lead Premier League academy rankings
Manchester City and Chelsea lead the Premier League in academy minutes this season, but Profit and Sustainability Rules have turned homegrown players into financial commodities, prompting new squad co
NBA Power Rankings: Thunder, Spurs, Lakers in final
With the NBA regular season nearing its end, the Western Conference is a battleground, as the **Oklahoma City Thunder** fight to maintain their top seed against the surging **San Antonio Spurs**, who
County Championship 2026: Can Notts Hold Off Surrey?
The 2026 County Championship begins April 3 with Nottinghamshire defending their first title since 2010, but a resurgent Surrey and the prospect of Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope forcing their way back in
MLB 2026 Ace Rankings: Skubal, Skenes Lead
A new 2026 ranking identifies Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes as MLB’s premier aces, while highlighting emerging talents and veteran pitchers poised for breakout seasons and lucrative contracts in the up
Celtics Drop 53‑Point First Quarter, Set Heat Record
The Boston Celtics erupted for 53 points in the opening quarter of their 147‑129 win over Miami, posting the second‑most first‑quarter total in NBA history and shattering the Heat’s home‑court defensi
BBC Sport Names Declan Rice Favorite for PL of the Year
BBC Sport’s panel of experts have identified Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice as the front‑runner for the Premier League Player of the Year, while also highlighting strong cases for Manchester United’s
Anthony Barry joins Tuchel’s staff for World Cup
Former Accrington player Anthony Barry, now the sole English member of Thomas Tuchel’s England backroom, will travel to the World Cup after a rapid rise through Chelsea, Bayern, and national‑team role
Chelsea boss slams VAR after hair‑pull goes unpunished
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor condemned the VAR decision after Arsenal’s Katie McCabe pulled USA winger Alyssa Thompson’s hair without receiving a red card, sparking criticism of officiating standar
Woods declines 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy after DUI arrest
Tiger Woods has declined the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup captaincy at Adare Manor, with the PGA of America saying it supports his decision to step away and seek treatment following his DUI arrest after a car
Arsenal reach semis after 1‑0 loss, Bompastor sent off
Arsenal’s women’s team secured a Champions League semi‑final place after a 1‑0 second‑leg defeat to Chelsea, edging the tie 3‑2 on aggregate despite the opposition’s Bompastor being sent off in a dram
World Cup 2026 Teams Ranked by Elo and Market Value
A new ranking combines World Football Elo ratings and Transfermarkt squad values to order all 48 FIFA World Cup participants, spotlighting unexpected strengths, like Curacao’s surge, and weaknesses, s
Bayern 2-1 Man Utd: Set-pieces end Women's CL run
Bayern Munich scored twice from set-pieces in the final 10 minutes to beat Manchester United 2-1 at the Allianz Arena, ending United's Women's Champions League campaign 5-3 on aggregate in the quarter
Kevin Sinfield joins England rugby league coach panel
The Rugby Football League announced a new interview panel—including Kevin Sinfield, Sara Symington, Abi Ekoku, and Nigel Wood—to select a part‑time England head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Luke Littler Leads Darts League, Targets Fourth Win
World No.1 Luke Littler heads into Night Nine in Manchester with a two‑point lead, seeking a fourth Premier League darts victory in five weeks while hinting at his long‑term career plans.
Brook, Bethell Cautioned Over NZ Nightclub Clash
The Cricket Regulator has concluded its investigation into a nightclub bouncer clash in Wellington, issuing cautions to England white-ball captain Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell, while clearing Josh To
Hashtag United Requests Relegation, Plans New Stadium
Hashtag United, the YouTube‑founded club with over two million followers, has asked for voluntary relegation from the Isthmian Premier League, citing financial unsustainability, low matchday revenue,
Chelsea posts £262m pre‑tax loss, Premier League record
Chelsea disclosed a £262 million pre‑tax deficit for 2024‑25, the largest loss ever recorded in the Premier League, even as the club posted a record‑high £490.9 million in revenue.
Emma Raducanu Withdraws from Linz, Aims Madrid Return
Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the Linz Open to focus on recovering from a viral illness, postponing her clay‑court debut and aiming to return at the Madrid Open.
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