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  1. Infantino says Iran will still play World Cup matches in the US despite war tensions

    Infantino says Iran will still play World Cup matches in the US despite war tensions

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup and play its group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite pressure to move them.

    4 min read
  2. Alex Iwobi announces debut rap EP ‘More To Life’

    Alex Iwobi announces debut rap EP ‘More To Life’

    Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is stepping further into music, announcing his debut rap project ‘More To Life’ for April 9. The 29-year-old, who has also been busy on the pitch this season, says music gives him a creative outlet away from football.

    3 min read
  3. Bosnia and Italy turn their World Cup playoff into a poker game on the touchline

    Bosnia and Italy turn their World Cup playoff into a poker game on the touchline

    Sergej Barbarez and Gennaro Gattuso have spent the buildup to Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Italy trading tactical jabs, with poker references, bus jokes and a growing list of pre-match distractions adding to the pressure in Zenica.

    3 min read
  4. Wembanyama’s Biggest NBA Night Lifts the Spurs

    Wembanyama’s Biggest NBA Night Lifts the Spurs

    Victor Wembanyama delivered a career-best 41 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and three blocks as San Antonio beat Chicago 129-114. He also set a new NBA record by reaching a double-double in just 8 minutes and 31 seconds.

    3 min read
  5. Verstappen says forcing himself to ‘give it 100%’ feels unhealthy

    Verstappen says forcing himself to ‘give it 100%’ feels unhealthy

    Max Verstappen says he is trying to talk himself into full commitment this season, but admits the effort feels “not very healthy” as his enjoyment of Formula 1 fades.

    4 min read
  6. Formula 1 faces an April of reflection and decisions on what needs to change

    Formula 1 faces an April of reflection and decisions on what needs to change

    Suzuka, like Melbourne before it, exposed the same problem again: modern Formula 1 is spending too much time managing energy and not enough time attacking the lap. After the Bearman-Colapinto crash, the FIA says April will bring meetings to decide whether the new regulations need fine-tuning.

    4.8 min read
  7. Wolff split on Horner’s possible F1 comeback

    Wolff split on Horner’s possible F1 comeback

    Toto Wolff says Formula 1 could use Christian Horner’s personality, but made clear he would not want to work with his old rival again.

    3 min read
  8. Tatum’s best post-injury version sends the Celtics into the playoffs

    Tatum’s best post-injury version sends the Celtics into the playoffs

    Boston beat Charlotte 114-99 to reach 50 wins and clinch a direct playoff spot, with Jayson Tatum dropping 32 points in his strongest return yet.

    3 min read
  9. Piastri impresses, Gasly excels: Japanese GP driver ratings

    Piastri impresses, Gasly excels: Japanese GP driver ratings

    Kimi Antonelli grabbed his second win of the 2026 season at Suzuka, Oscar Piastri finally got a race finish and Pierre Gasly quietly produced one of the weekend’s best drives. Here are the ratings from Japan.

    8 min read
  10. Pacers top Miami 135-118 as Pascal Siakam posts 30-point double-double

    Pacers top Miami 135-118 as Pascal Siakam posts 30-point double-double

    Indiana ended its long home drought with a strong second half and a big night from Pascal Siakam, who finished with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists.

    1 min read
  11. Leclerc says Mercedes tried to play games in Suzuka podium fight with Russell

    Leclerc says Mercedes tried to play games in Suzuka podium fight with Russell

    Charles Leclerc says Mercedes and George Russell tried to muddle the picture over team radio during their fight for third at the Japanese Grand Prix, only for Ferrari to call it out in real time.

    3 min read