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Iran in talks with FIFA to move World Cup games from USA to Mexico

Iran's football federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving their World Cup matches to Mexico from the United States due ⁠to concerns about the safety of their players, Iranian football president Mehdi Taj said on Monday.

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🎾 Tennis

Former Australian tennis player Marinko Matosevic gets four-year doping suspension

Former tennis player and coach Marinko Matosevic of Australia has been handed ⁠a four-year ban after breaching anti-doping rules, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on Monday.

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New blow for Denmark before WC qualifying playoffs as Chelsea keeper fears groin injury

Chelsea keeper Filip Jorgensen is to undergo a scan to determine the severity of a groin injury which could make his inclusion in the Danish quad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying playoffs questionable.

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🏀 Basketball

NBA moves closer to Las Vegas and Seattle expansion teams for 2028-2029 season

A vote will be held next week at the NBA's board of governors meeting that will determine whether or not to move forward with a two-team expansion primarily focused on Seattle and Las Vegas.

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Ashley Cole appointed new manager of second-tier Italian side Cesena

Ashley Cole has been hired as coach by Cesena, the Italian second division club announced on Sunday, as the former England, Chelsea and Arsenal star embarks on his first senior managerial role.

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Chelsea winger Pedro Neto handed one-match suspension for misconduct following red card

Chelsea forward Pedro Neto has been ⁠fined 70,000 pounds ($93,000) and suspended for one match for ‌misconduct after he was sent off ‌in the Premier League ‌defeat by Arsenal this month, the ‌Football Association said on Friday.

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Newcastle United manager Howe hits back at critics over Gordon selection decision

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe hit back at Alan Shearer after the Toon great slammed Anthony Gordon in midweek.

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🏒 Hockey

SHL: What every team needs on the final day of the 2025/26 Regular Season

Sweden is set for a frantic few hours on Saturday 14th March, as the final day of the regular season in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) will decide the fates of many teams across the country's top division.

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📰 Racing

Max Verstappen furious after 'disaster' sprint qualifying and practice session

A fuming Max Verstappen said Friday was "a disaster" after torrid practice and sprint qualifying sessions at the Chinese Grand Prix.

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Russell beats teammate Antonelli to Chinese sprint pole as Mercedes dominance continues

Formula 1 championship ⁠leader George Russell put Mercedes on pole ‌position for the first sprint ‌race of the ‌season in China on ‌Friday in a provisional ‌front row lockout with teammate Kimi Antonelli.

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📰 American-football

The Future is bright: Rising stars who dominated the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

Every year, hundreds of prospects participate in the NFL Scouting Combine, hoping to showcase their talent and earn a chance to play at the professional level. In 2026, 319 rising stars gathered in Indianapolis in late February and early March to display their skills in front of NFL scouts, coaches, and executives.

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Russell and teammate Antonelli fastest in Chinese GP practice, Norris in third

George Russell was quickest ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli and the McLaren of world champion Lando Norris on Friday in the only practice session of the Chinese Grand Prix weekend in Shanghai.

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📰 Golf

Recovering Rory McIlroy to make last minute decision over Players Championship

Rory McIlroy, recovering from a back injury, said Wednesday he will be a "game-time decision" when it comes to defending his title this week at The Players Championship.

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Valverde scores stunning hat-trick as Real Madrid stroll past Man City

Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde scored a sensational first professional hat-trick in his side’s 3-0 UEFA Champions League (UCL) last-16 first leg triumph over Manchester City.

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US lawmakers implore FIFA to lower ticket prices of 2026 World Cup

Dozens of US lawmakers have called on FIFA to lower the cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup, saying ⁠in a letter sent to the global governing body this week that the use of dynamic pricing has turned the sporting event into an exclusionary enterprise ‌at the expense of fans.

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Qatar Stars League to return after conflict in Middle East caused a suspension

Qatar Stars League has confirmed the league will return on March 12th after its suspension since March 1st due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East region.

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PSG star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has become the man for Champions League nights

While less prominent in the league, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia steps up his game in the Champions League. Statistically, the Georgian is performing even better this season than in 2025, though the overall impression may differ.

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Igor Tudor backs decision to sub off keeper Antonin Kinsky after horror start in Madrid

Tottenham Hotspur's substitution of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky ⁠was necessary to preserve the player, coach Igor Tudor said after Atletico Madrid thrashed ‌his side 5-2 in the first leg of the Champions ‌League last-16 tie at the Metropolitano ‌Stadium.

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📰 American-football

Ravens back out of Maxx Crosby trade with Raiders in unprecedented decision

The Las Vegas Raiders announced on Tuesday that the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the blockbuster trade in which they acquired superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby for a pair of first-round picks.

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🏀 Basketball

Luka Doncic fined $50k for 'inappropriate' gesture towards referee

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been fined $50,000 (£37,200) for an "inappropriate and unprofessional" gesture toward a referee in Sunday's win over the New York Knicks, the NBA said Tuesday.

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Julian Nagelsmann brings in former Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder as Germany assistant

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann is getting help for the World Cup mission from a familiar face. Dutchman Alfred Schreuder will immediately join the coaching staff of the German national team, as announced by the German Football Association (DFB) on Tuesday.

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📰 American-football

Travis Kelce signs three-year, $54.7 million extension with Kansas City Chiefs

Travis Kelce signed a three-year, $54.7 million contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, according to multiple reports.

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📰 American-football

Rams make Trent McDuffie highest paid cornerback in NFL history with $124 million deal

The Los Angeles Rams signed cornerback Trent McDuffie to a four-year, $124 million contract extension on Sunday, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.

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Bundesliga club stadium announcer in trouble after criticizing referee over loudspeaker

The German Football Association (DFB) has responded with disbelief to the comments made by Cologne stadium announcer Michael Trippel during the match against Borussia Dortmund. "We strongly disapprove of these remarks and consider them unacceptable," said the Sporting Management of of the German FA in a statement to SID on Sunday. "Regardless of whether a referee's decision is correct, controversial, or wrong, it is simply not acceptable for a stadium announcer to criticize it and stir up the crowd against an official. While we understand the emotional nature of football, a clear line was crossed here."