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World Baseball Classic final between Venezuela and USA doubles TV ratings
Venezuela's 3-2 win over the United States in the World Baseball Classic final attracted nearly 11 million viewers. The staggering ratings more than doubled the audience of the 2023 championship game.
Joao Fonseca secures Miami Open clash against top seed Carlos Alcaraz
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca will face top seed Carlos Alcaraz in the Miami Open second round after a hard-fought victory over Fabian Marozsan.
WNBA agree historic new pay deal featuring $1.4m supermax salaries
The WNBA and its players have reached a verbal agreement on a transformative collective bargaining deal for 2026. The historic framework ties salaries to league revenue and introduces the first million-dollar contracts in women's basketball.
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews undergoes MCL surgery
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews faces a 12-week recovery after undergoing successful MCL surgery following a controversial knee-to-knee hit.
NFL owners to vote on Las Vegas Raiders majority stake succession plan
NFL owners will vote on a Las Vegas Raiders succession plan giving Silver Lake executive Egon Durban the future option to buy a majority stake in the $10bn franchise.
Duke rally from 13-point deficit to beat Siena in NCAA Tournament
Number one overall seed Duke avoided a monumental shock by recovering from a 13-point deficit to defeat 16th-seeded Siena 71-65.
Thomas Tuchel weighs up shock England call-up for Arsenal’s Max Dowman
Arsenal's 16-year-old sensation Max Dowman is in contention for a shock senior England call-up. Thomas Tuchel will name his latest squad on Friday ahead of upcoming international friendlies.
Nottingham Forest overcome Midtjylland on penalties to reach quarter-finals
Nottingham Forest advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals by beating Midtjylland 3-0 on penalties following a dramatic 2-1 away victory in Denmark.