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Zinedine Zidane gesturing from the touchline during his time as Real Madrid manager
Soccer

Zinedine Zidane ‘verbally agrees’ to become France manager after World Cup

Zinedine Zidane has reportedly agreed to succeed Didier Deschamps as France manager after the 2026 World Cup, ending speculation of a move to Manchester United.

Kara Braxton playing basketball for the Detroit Shock during a WNBA game
Basketball

Kara Braxton: Two-time WNBA champion and Detroit Shock star dies aged 43

Kara Braxton, a two-time WNBA champion with the Detroit Shock, has died at the age of 43. The former Georgia standout played 10 seasons in the league.

Jaylen Brown driving to the basket while being defended by LeBron James during the Celtics vs Lakers game
Basketball

LeBron James backs Jaylen Brown for NBA MVP after dominant display

LeBron James has claimed Jaylen Brown deserves MVP consideration after the Celtics star led Boston to a comfortable win over the Lakers.

Medical staff attending to Joe George Jr in the boxing ring corner
Other

Joe George Jr collapses in corner during fight and exits on stretcher

Joe George Jr is taken out of the arena on a stretcher after collapsing in his corner following the first round of his fight against Atif Oberlton.

Security forces patrolling outside a Mexican football stadium following league suspensions
Soccer

Mexican football matches postponed after cartel leader killed by army

Top-tier Mexican football games have been called off following violence sparked by the death of cartel boss 'El Mencho'. The unrest occurred near the World Cup host city of Guadalajara.

Tyler Reddick racing his No. 45 Toyota car on the track at Echo Park Speedway
Motorsport

Tyler Reddick wins double overtime thriller to sweep opening NASCAR races

Tyler Reddick overcomes a crash to win in double overtime, giving Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing back-to-back victories to start the season.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri gesturing to teammates on the pitch
Soccer

Real Madrid and Barcelona plot rival moves for Man City’s Rodri

Real Madrid and Barcelona are monitoring Manchester City midfielder Rodri, while Arsenal and Chelsea chase Julian Alvarez in the latest transfer rumours.

Erling Haaland applauding fans at the Etihad Stadium after Manchester City's victory over Newcastle
Soccer

Man City boss Guardiola hails Haaland’s defensive display against Newcastle

Pep Guardiola has praised Erling Haaland's "generous" defensive display after the striker recorded a career-high number of touches in the win over Newcastle.