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Lionel Messi looking thoughtful while wearing the Argentina national team kit on the pitch
Soccer

Argentina boss Scaloni admits Lionel Messi may miss 2026 World Cup

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says no decision has been made on Lionel Messi's participation at the 2026 World Cup. The forward will assess his fitness ahead of the tournament.

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino gesturing on the touchline during a football match
Soccer

Tottenham could tempt Mauricio Pochettino to quit USA role for return

Former goalkeeper Kasey Keller believes Tottenham Hotspur could persuade Mauricio Pochettino to leave the United States national team for a mid-season Premier League return.

Courtroom sketch of judge reviewing documents with Pentagon and Anthropic logos displayed in the background.
Crypto

US Judge Blocks Pentagon’s Anthropic Ban Pending Review

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against the Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk. The ruling also pauses a federal directive to stop using its AI products.

Kenji Gorre celebrating in a Curacao national team football kit on the pitch
Soccer

Curacao become smallest nation to secure World Cup qualification

Curaçao have made history by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, defying the odds to become the smallest nation ever to reach international football's premier tournament.

Illinois basketball players celebrate on the court after defeating Houston to reach the NCAA Elite Eight
Basketball

Illinois defeat Houston 65-55 to reach NCAA tournament Elite Eight

Illinois produced a dominant defensive performance to beat Houston 65-55 and advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Mohamed Salah looking disappointed on the pitch in a Liverpool kit
Soccer

Roy Keane questions Mohamed Salah exit as Real Madrid target Ibrahima Konate

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has criticised Mohamed Salah's decision to announce his Liverpool departure before the end of the season.

Arizona Wildcats players celebrating their NCAA Sweet 16 victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks on the basketball court.
Basketball

Arizona thrash Arkansas to hand John Calipari heaviest tournament loss

Top-seeded Arizona delivered a historic offensive performance to thrash Arkansas 109-88 and advance to the NCAA Elite Eight. The victory handed Razorbacks coach John Calipari his worst ever tournament defeat.

Trey Kaufman-Renn of Purdue tips in the game-winning basket against Texas in the NCAA tournament
Basketball

Purdue beat Texas with late Kaufman-Renn tip-in to reach Elite Eight

Trey Kaufman-Renn scored a dramatic tip-in with 0.7 seconds remaining to give Purdue a thrilling 79-77 victory over Texas in the NCAA tournament Sweet 16.