Cristiano Ronaldo will be available for the opening phase of the 2026 World Cup, ending weeks of speculation over whether his dismissal in Dublin would carry heavier consequences. The ruling brings relief to Portugal, where concerns had lingered about their captain potentially missing the tournament’s opening match.
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Danish longboard surfer Thilde Sofie Rasmussen has secured her second European title of the season after a tense final event in Portugal, becoming the first Danish athlete to claim the overall European Longboard Surf Tour. Her win highlights a broader rise in Denmark’s Cold Hawaii surf community, which in recent years has developed several athletes for the international stage.
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The ICC is preparing to unveil the full fixture list for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, a tournament that will return to the subcontinent with India and Sri Lanka sharing hosting duties. The announcement is expected to confirm venues, match dates and group structures for a growing 20 team field that reflects cricket’s rapid global expansion.
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Lucknow Super Giants have added another specialist coach to their staff as they reshape their organisation before the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League, one of the world’s biggest cricket tournaments. The franchise has appointed former Leicestershire spinner Carl Crowe to guide its spin bowlers, expanding a coaching group already filled with internationally recognised names.
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A young Ukrainian athlete who escaped Russia’s invasion has reached one of sumo’s most coveted titles, completing an unlikely rise through one of Japan’s most tradition bound sports. His victory has prompted national discussion about both the future of the wrestler and the evolving face of modern sumo.
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In a shifting UFC landscape, featherweight champion Ilia Topuria says he is preparing for a possible jump to welterweight next summer, a move that could bring him closer to a long discussed clash with Islam Makhachev while also raising questions about the future of two talent heavy divisions.
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Igor Paixao has quickly become one of the most recognizable figures at Olympique de Marseille, not only for his infectious smile and lively footwork but also for the sense of energy he brings each time he steps on the pitch. Even on the nights when his execution lags behind his ambition, his enthusiasm and commitment continue to endear him to teammates and supporters alike.
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Chelsea welcome Barcelona to Stamford Bridge in a Champions League meeting shaped by past rivalries, shifting tactics and the fight for group positioning. With key players returning and Enzo Maresca weighing midfield adjustments, the match offers an early measure of how far his project has progressed.
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A chaotic scene unfolded at the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Saturday morning when, according to the Associated Press, two football players were stabbed inside the team’s operations facility only hours before kickoff. The episode sent shockwaves through the program and forced coaches and players to decide whether their final home game of the season would go forward.
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Durnin said he was attempting a pulldown drill to break the facility record of 101 mph when his elbow gave out, a moment that placed him among a growing number of young pitchers suffering severe arm injuries
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