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Soccer

VAR will review pre-set-piece fouls at the 2026 World Cup after Ifab ruling

Video assistant referees will have the power to intervene on fouls committed before the ball is in play at set-pieces during the 2026 World Cup.

Soccer

Norway target 2026 World Cup success as Haaland and Odegaard inspire nation

Norway will return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, driven by the world-class talents of Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard.

Tennis

Joao Fonseca defeats Casper Ruud amid French Open line-calling controversy

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca has defeated Casper Ruud in four sets to reach the French Open quarter-finals. The match was overshadowed by a controversial umpiring call that was heavily criticised by former champion Jim Courier.

Soccer

Saudi Arabia offer free World Cup tickets amid low attendance fears

The Saudi Arabian Football Association is offering free World Cup tickets to its fans in the United States to combat low attendances caused by exorbitant prices.

Other

Virat Kohli leads RCB to IPL title as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes MVP

Virat Kohli hit an unbeaten 75 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a second consecutive IPL title, while 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated the season awards.

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Crypto

Kraken Plans Regulated Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in US

Kraken expects to launch CFTC-regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures in the United States within 30 days. Coinbase has also moved to offer institutional access to crypto derivatives under US oversight.

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iGaming

CFTC Seeks to Vacate $5M Gemini Penalty

The CFTC and Gemini have jointly asked a court to rescind a $5 million penalty imposed in January 2025. The request cites a changed enforcement approach and questions about the original case.

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iGaming

Federal Charges Allege $100,000 Betting Kickback to Terry Rozier

Federal prosecutors allege that NBA free agent Terry Rozier received roughly $100,000 in a betting-related conspiracy. The case is filed in the Eastern District of New York.