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Aryna Sabalenka wearing a fitness tracking band on her wrist during a tennis match
Sport

French Open permits wearable fitness trackers after Australian Open ban

The French Open will trial the use of wearable fitness trackers during matches following an initial ban at the Australian Open, with the progressive move soon extending to Wimbledon.

Carolina Hurricanes players compete on the ice during an NHL match
Hockey

Carolina Hurricanes face familiar scoring flaws as 2026 NHL playoffs begin

Top NHL contenders prepare for the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs amid intense scrutiny over the league's seeding format and lingering team weaknesses.

Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk training together in a boxing gym
Other

Anthony Joshua joins Oleksandr Usyk for intense Ukraine training camp

Anthony Joshua has joined former rival Oleksandr Usyk for an intense training camp in Ukraine, four months after surviving a fatal car crash.

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Finance & Earnings

US Sportsbooks Reduce Credit Card Deposits Amid Regulatory Pressure

Leading US sportsbook operators are scaling back or eliminating credit card deposits in 2026. The shift reflects growing regulatory pressure and scrutiny in the expanding market.

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Crypto

Pakistan Lifts 2018 Crypto Banking Ban for Licensed Firms

Pakistan has ended its 2018 crypto banking ban, granting licensed firms access to banking services. Banks remain prohibited from directly holding or trading digital assets.

Josip Stanisic and Antonio Rudiger clashing during the Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid
Soccer

Bayern’s Josip Stanisic accuses Antonio Rudiger of unacceptable insult

Bayern Munich defender Josip Stanisic has accused Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger of directing an 'unacceptable' verbal insult at him during a fiery Champions League encounter.

Ellie Scotney celebrating in the ring with her undisputed super-bantamweight championship belts
Other

Ellie Scotney becomes Britain’s youngest undisputed boxing champion

Ellie Scotney has made British boxing history by defeating Mayelli Flores to become the youngest-ever undisputed super-bantamweight champion at the age of 28.

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Crypto

Bitcoin Addressable Market Surpasses $38 Trillion Gold Cap

A macro analysis states that Bitcoin’s addressable market has surpassed the $38 trillion gold market cap. Geopolitical instability and financial sanctions are cited as key drivers.