Sat 13 June 2026: A U.S. federal judge has refused to halt a mixed martial arts fight planned for the White House, clearing the way for the administration to proceed with the event on President Trump’s birthday this Sunday. US District Judge Amit Mehta ruled on Friday that plaintiffs challenging the event failed to adequately demonstrate […]
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Sat 13 June 2026: In the amphitheatre of Gladiator II, Ridley Scott trains his lens on fighters and emperors – but no account of ancient gladiators is complete without its devotees. Eclipsing the modern superfan in adulation for their heroes, fans massed in the amphitheatre to see their favourites fight, taking on a mania with potential […]
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Thu 11 June 2026: The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held for the first time in three countries with 48 teams, will kick off Thursday. The tournament, hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada, will be held across three countries with 48 teams for the first time. The tournament will begin with the […]
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Thu 11 June 2026: US Federal authorities are ramping up airspace enforcement across the United States as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, warning that unauthorized drone flights over tournament venues will be treated as federal crimes carrying fines of up to $100,000 and the prospect of immediate arrest. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and […]
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Wed 10 June 2026: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, amid demonstrations and protests. Various groups have taken to the streets to gain visibility due to the World Cup being held in Mexico, using the protests to voice their demands to the government. Demonstrators, the majority […]
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Sat 16 May 2026: Every four years, the men’s World Cup delivers some certainties. The pitch dimensions are tightly regulated, offside is signaled with a flag, and referees end the match with a blast of a whistle. But one key piece of equipment is changed on purpose: the ball. Adidas, which has supplied World Cup soccer […]
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Fri 15 May 2026: David Beckham, the former Manchester United star, has become Britain’s first billionaire sportsman according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. In contrast, the club’s co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has seen his wealth decline over the past 12 months. The collective wealth of Beckham and his wife Victoria passed the billion-pound […]
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Fri 15 May 2026: PIF deal covers the 2026 World Cup being cohosted by US, Canada and Mexico, while Saudi Arabia is hosting 2034 edition. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has been named an official tournament supporter in North America and Asia for this year’s World Cup, as the country deepens its ties with […]
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Thu 14 May 2026: When players arrive in the US this year for their World Cup pre-tournament media shoot, they will each step into a scanning chamber to capture their precise body-part dimensions and create 3D, AI avatars. Why? Because even when you’re the biggest sport in the world, you can’t afford to stand still. […]
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Fri 01 May 2026: Egypt international Mohamed Salah set to return for Liverpool before the season ends as Anfield exit looms. Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah “deserves a big send-off” as he confirmed he expected the departing superstar to return from injury before the end of the season. The Egypt forward, who will leave […]
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