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Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks looking on from the sidelines
Basketball

Giannis Antetokounmpo misses 31st game of season as Bucks face Hawks

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out against the Atlanta Hawks with a left ankle sprain. It marks his 31st absence of the current NBA campaign.

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp speaking to the media
Soccer

Harry Redknapp offers Tottenham Hotspur return to replace Igor Tudor

Former manager Harry Redknapp has hinted he is ready to return to Tottenham to rescue the struggling club from their relegation battle.

Spanish football manager Xabi Alonso looking thoughtful while standing on the touchline during a match
Soccer

Xabi Alonso agent denies Liverpool rumours as Spaniard weighs up options

Xabi Alonso's representative has dismissed speculation linking the Spaniard with a return to Liverpool. The 44-year-old is currently considering several offers following his departure from Real Madrid.

Harvey Vale celebrating a goal for Queens Park Rangers against Leicester City
Soccer

QPR beat Leicester to deepen hosts’ Championship relegation fears

Queens Park Rangers fought back from a goal down to beat Leicester City 3-1, ending their losing streak while plunging the Foxes further into relegation trouble.

Yankuba Minteh celebrating his winning goal for Brighton against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light
Soccer

Brighton beat Sunderland to climb into the Premier League top half

Yankuba Minteh's second-half goal secured a 1-0 victory for Brighton over Sunderland, inflicting a third consecutive home defeat on the Black Cats.

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Crypto

Crypto AML Standards in Focus as Industry Calls for Global Coordination

An opinion published by Cointelegraph argues that blockchain transparency and unified AML standards can address illicit finance in crypto. It references EU Regulation 2024/1624 and cross border compliance gaps.

Donald Trump speaking at a podium with the United States flag in the background
Soccer

WADA denies Donald Trump ban for 2026 World Cup over funding dispute

The World Anti-Doping Agency has strongly refuted claims that US officials could be banned from the 2026 World Cup. WADA clarified that new funding rules will not apply retroactively to future tournaments hosted in America.

A general view of a racehorse and jockey jumping a hurdle during a race at the Cheltenham Festival
Other

RSPCA demands action after four horses die at Cheltenham Festival

The RSPCA has demanded urgent improvements to racehorse welfare after four horses died during the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. The tragedies bring the total number of competitive UK racing fatalities to 24 this year.