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Scottie Scheffler swinging his golf club on the course at Augusta National
Other

Scottie Scheffler leads 2026 Masters favourites as Augusta awaits

World number one Scottie Scheffler headlines the field as the 2026 Masters Tournament begins at Augusta National.

An exterior view of the Inn at Meadowbrook hotel in Kansas City, England's 2026 World Cup base
Soccer

US police receive £100,000 to secure England’s 2026 World Cup base

US police have been granted £100,000 to upgrade security at the boutique Kansas hotel serving as England's base for the 2026 World Cup.

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes standing on the touchline looking thoughtful during an international football match
Soccer

Emma Hayes faces major USWNT selection dilemmas ahead of Japan friendlies

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes must navigate high-profile returns and injury absences as her side faces Japan in a crucial three-match series.

Konnor Griffin fielding for the Pittsburgh Pirates during a Major League Baseball game
Baseball

Pittsburgh Pirates sign Konnor Griffin to record $140m extension

Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin has signed a historic nine-year, $140m contract extension with the Pittsburgh Pirates just days after his MLB debut.

Max Verstappen driving his Formula 1 car during the opening rounds of the 2026 season
Motorsport

Formula 1 teams to discuss 2026 regulation changes amid driver criticism

Formula 1 teams are set to hold crunch talks over tweaking the 2026 technical regulations following safety concerns and heavy criticism from drivers.

A basketball sitting on an NBA court during a regular season game
Basketball

NBA teams escalate extreme tanking tactics ahead of draft lottery

Multiple NBA franchises are deploying unprecedented roster manipulation to deliberately lose games and secure higher draft picks.

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino looking thoughtful on the touchline during an international match
Soccer

Mauricio Pochettino assesses USMNT tactics ahead of World Cup squad reveal

US men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino must resolve vital tactical and selection issues before confirming his World Cup squad on 26 May.

River Plate forward Ian Subiabre dribbling the ball during a match
Soccer

Tottenham chase £87m River Plate forward Ian Subiabre in summer rebuild

Tottenham Hotspur are pursuing a summer deal for £87m-rated River Plate teenager Ian Subiabre. Manager Roberto De Zerbi is planning a major squad overhaul amid a challenging Premier League campaign.