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New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean throwing a fastball on the mound
Baseball

New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean earns Team USA starting role in WBC

New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean has been named as a starter for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The 24-year-old prospect has earned the role despite making just eight major league starts.

Tom Aspinall standing in the UFC octagon with his heavyweight championship belt
Other

Tom Aspinall targets UFC return this year after double eye surgery

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall expects to fight again this year following a successful recovery from two surgeries to repair severe eye damage.

Former Manchester City and England midfielder Joey Barton
Soccer

Police arrest Joey Barton on suspicion of wounding after golf club assault

Former Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton has been arrested on suspicion of wounding following an altercation at a Merseyside golf club.

Bodo/Glimt players celebrating a famous Champions League victory on the pitch
Soccer

Bodo/Glimt shock Man City and Inter to reach Champions League last 16

Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt have secured a historic place in the Champions League last 16 after stunning Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan.

Suryakumar Yadav and the India cricket team lifting the T20 World Cup trophy in celebration
Other

BCCI award India cricket team £12.2m bonus for T20 World Cup win

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has awarded its men's team a staggering £12.2m bonus following their T20 World Cup victory, an amount six times their tournament prize money.

Soccer ball wrapped in chain and padlock beside an upright referee red card and league shield with gavel emblem.
Regulation & Enforcement

MLS Issues Lifetime Bans to Two Players Over Gambling Violations

MLS has permanently banned Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah following an investigation into gambling policy violations. The league confirmed both players placed prohibited wagers.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino smiling during a press conference
Soccer

Gianni Infantino insists World Cup will be a success despite Middle East war

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has dismissed concerns over the upcoming World Cup in North America, predicting a 'total party' despite ongoing geopolitical conflict.

Oleksandr Usyk holding his heavyweight championship belts in the boxing ring
Other

Oleksandr Usyk confirms three-fight retirement plan ending against Tyson Fury

Oleksandr Usyk has outlined his final three fights before retiring, starting with Rico Verhoeven and concluding with a Tyson Fury trilogy.