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Türkiye football players celebrating their victory over Kosovo to qualify for the 2026 World Cup
Soccer

Türkiye defeat Kosovo in playoff to secure 2026 World Cup qualification

Türkiye have booked their spot at the 2026 World Cup after a narrow play-off victory over Kosovo. They will face the United States, Australia and Paraguay in Group D.

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon smiling after completing the purchase of the Portland Trail Blazers
Basketball

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon completes $4.25bn Trail Blazers takeover

Tom Dundon has finalised his $4.25bn purchase of the Portland Trail Blazers, ending the Paul Allen estate's 36-year ownership of the NBA franchise.

Medical staff treating a person on a stretcher inside a football stadium
Soccer

Turkey U21 boss Egemen Korkmaz hospitalised after collapsing against Croatia

Turkey Under-21 manager Egemen Korkmaz was taken to hospital after collapsing and losing consciousness on the touchline. The match against Croatia was temporarily suspended while he received emergency medical attention.

Split image of WNBA stars Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne playing basketball
Basketball

Candace Parker and Doc Rivers headline 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame

Former WNBA MVPs Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, along with Doc Rivers and Amar'e Stoudemire, will enter the Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2026.

Michelle Wie West preparing to swing a golf club during an LPGA Tour tournament
Other

Michelle Wie West ends three-year retirement for US Women’s Open return

Former champion Michelle Wie West is coming out of a three-year retirement to compete in the US Women's Open. The 36-year-old will use her final year of eligibility to play at Riviera this June.

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Finance & Earnings

Brussels Opens Casino Concession Tender Until 2041

Brussels has opened a public tender for its casino concession running until 2041. The process sets minimum gaming space fees, table requirements, and maintains a 50% slot GGR tax.

Elliot Anderson dribbling the ball in midfield for Nottingham Forest
Soccer

Man City and Man Utd target Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson

Manchester United and Manchester City are both targeting Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Meanwhile, Sandro Tonali's Newcastle future hinges on European qualification.

Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike playing in a match at Anfield
Soccer

Real Madrid target Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike for future transfer

Real Madrid are monitoring Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike as they plan future additions to their squad. The French striker has impressed since his £70m move to Anfield.