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Tyson Fury speaking intensely during a boxing media interview
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Tyson Fury demands Anthony Joshua fight after Arslanbek Makhmudov bout

Tyson Fury has called for a long-awaited bout against Anthony Joshua before he retires. The heavyweight champion wants the domestic clash to follow his upcoming fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov.

Stuart McCloskey and Kyle Steyn in action during the Six Nations tournament
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Ireland’s McCloskey and Scotland’s Steyn nominated for Six Nations award

Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey and Scotland winger Kyle Steyn are among four nominees for the 2026 Six Nations Player of the Championship.

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Soccer

Fifa rejects Palestinian FA call to suspend Israel over West Bank teams

Fifa has rejected a formal request from the Palestinian Football Association to suspend Israel over teams based in West Bank settlements, though it issued a £142,000 fine for discrimination.

Cristhian Mosquera in action for Arsenal during a Premier League match
Soccer

Spain call up Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera for World Cup friendlies

Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera has received his maiden senior international call-up for Spain ahead of the World Cup.

Thomas Tuchel pointing instructions from the touchline during an England match
Soccer

Thomas Tuchel omits Trent Alexander-Arnold from 35-man England squad

Thomas Tuchel has omitted Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ollie Watkins from an experimental 35-man England squad. The manager is resting 11 established players ahead of upcoming World Cup friendlies.

USA sprinter Jordan Anthony running on the track with a heavily taped left arm at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.
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USA sprinter Jordan Anthony suffers blood clot after botched drug test

American sprinter Jordan Anthony has developed a severe blood clot following an anti-doping test error, but remains on course for 60m gold at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

Armed security personnel patrolling outside a major stadium ahead of the World Cup
Soccer

US officials raise World Cup security fears over delayed $625m funds

The United States' preparations for the upcoming World Cup have been hindered by a significant delay in federal security funding.

Portrait of Iranian teenage amateur wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi
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Iran publicly executes teenage wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi

Teenage amateur wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi has been publicly executed in Iran on Thursday following allegations of his involvement in anti-government protests.