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Igor Tudor looking concerned on the touchline during a Premier League match
Soccer

Tottenham suffer blow as Dougie Freedman rejects sporting director role

Tottenham's hopes of appointing Dougie Freedman as their new sporting director have collapsed after the executive rejected a move to north London.

Novak Djokovic looking disappointed on court during a tennis match
Sport

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Monte Carlo Masters with shoulder injury

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Monte Carlo Masters as he continues to struggle with a lingering shoulder injury. The world number one is prioritising his recovery ahead of the French Open and Wimbledon.

Soccer

Inter Miami honour Lionel Messi with dedicated stand at new stadium

Inter Miami will officially honour Lionel Messi by naming a permanent stand after the Argentine forward at their newly constructed Nu Stadium.

Government building next to a server tower with warning symbol and a magnifying glass over a stack of cash.
Finance & Earnings

Brazil Betting Market Faces Conflicting Illegal Activity Estimates

Brazil’s online betting sector faces conflicting estimates on illegal activity, with billions of reais potentially at stake. Regulators plan to develop official indicators by 2026.

Racehorses competing on the turf track at Meydan racecourse in Dubai
Other

Dubai World Cup proceeds at Meydan despite regional attacks and storms

The £23m Dubai World Cup will go ahead as planned on Saturday despite the backdrop of regional missile threats and heavy rainstorms.

Fernando Alonso driving the vibrating Aston Martin AMR26 car on track at the Japanese Grand Prix
Motorsport

Fernando Alonso battles severe Aston Martin vibrations at Japanese GP

Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll continue to face severe cockpit vibrations in the Aston Martin AMR26. The ongoing issues at the Japanese Grand Prix have raised concerns over potential nerve damage.

Iran national football team players holding backpacks during the national anthem before a match
Soccer

Iran footballers pay tribute to US school bombing victims before Nigeria match

The Iran national football team carried backpacks ahead of their friendly against Nigeria to honour the 180 victims of a US school bombing.

Arsenal defender Ben White looking across the pitch during a Premier League match
Soccer

Newcastle target Arsenal defender Ben White as Kieran Trippier replacement

Newcastle United are plotting a summer move for Arsenal's Ben White as a direct replacement for outgoing right-back Kieran Trippier. The Magpies are seeking defensive reinforcements after a challenging Premier League campaign.