Iraq demands new venue for Palestine WCQ match

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving encouraged NFL draft prospect Shedeur Sanders after his impressive performance at Colorado's pro day, praising him on Instagram with the message "Keep going brother." Sanders, a top quarterback prospect for the 2025 NFL draft, impressed Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi with his throws, completing 58 out of 63 attempts. Irving has consistently praised Sanders for his humility and talent, with The Ringer's mock draft projecting him to be selected No....

Beth Lindop reports on Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Everton, marking a setback for their Premier League title hopes as they prepare for a crucial Champions League clash with Real Madrid. Despite taking the lead through Leandro Trossard, Arsenal conceded a penalty to Everton's Iliman Ndiaye and struggled to regain control. Manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the need for belief and clinical finishing ahead of the challenging fixture against the reigning European champions. Full Article

Manchester City is eyeing Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz as a replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, while Liverpool is interested in Barcelona's Ronald Araújo. Bayern Munich's Thomas Müller will leave at the end of the season, Mourinho has been banned for three games, and Manchester United and Nottingham Forest are monitoring Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta. Juventus may not keep PSG's Randal Kolo Muani, and Manchester City is considering a move for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. Full...

Joe Joyce suffered a defeat by unanimous decision to Filip Hrgovic in Manchester, with scores of 97-93, 96-95, 98-92 in Hrgovic's favor after ten rounds. Originally set to fight Dillian Whyte, Joyce faced Hrgovic due to Whyte's injury, and Hrgovic expressed interest in a rematch with Daniel Dubois. Despite Joyce's contemplation of retirement after recent losses, both fighters praised each other's toughness in a slugfest marked by Hrgovic's dominance and Joyce's resilience. Full Article

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South Carolina coach Dawn Staley questions the focus on UConn's Paige Bueckers in the lead-up to the national championship game, emphasizing her own team's accomplishments. Staley believes Bueckers' legacy is secure regardless of the outcome and wants equal attention on her players. South Carolina seeks to repeat as champions, motivated by a previous loss to UConn and aiming to showcase their improvement and potential in the upcoming game. Full Article