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Brazil extend coach Carlo Ancelotti through 2030 World Cup

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:25:13 GMT

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Brazil announced that coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 World Cup.

The 66-year-old Italian took over Brazil's national team in May 2025 after leaving Real Madrid and has led the side to five wins, two draws and three losses through his first 10 matches.

'I arrived in Brazil a year ago. From the

FIFA World Cup final to feature first-ever halftime show with Madonna, BTS and Shakira

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:32:38 GMT

Los Angeles [US], May 14 (ANI): The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is set to get a major dose of entertainment as Madonna, Shakira and BTS have been announced as performers for the tournament's first-ever halftime show, Billboard said.

Global Citizen made the announcement on Thursday, revealing that the three global music acts will perform during the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N

NFLPA taking notice of grass surfaces for World Cup

Wed, 13 May 2026 21:19:05 GMT

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NFL players have their eyes on how soccer players are being treated for the World Cup. And they see grass fields being rolled in.

NFL Players Association executive director JC Tretter is well aware that seven stadiums which house NFL teams are removing artificial turf and installing the softer grass for the World Cup, which

New York, New Jersey reduce bus, train fares for World Cup

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:55:08 GMT

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It's going to cost less than previously announced to get from New York City to New Jersey for the World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium this summer.

The bus service run by the host committee, originally announced as an $80 round-trip ticket, will now cost $20, according to an announcement from New York governor Kathy Hochu

Daryl Morey out as 76ers' head of basketball ops after 6 seasons

Wed, 13 May 2026 01:40:33 GMT

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The Philadelphia 76ers are parting ways with president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, they announced Tuesday.

Former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers, now the president of sports for the Sixers' parent company, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, will lead the search for a new leader of basketball operations for team owner Josh Harris.

Jason Collins, NBA player and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at 47

Tue, 12 May 2026 23:19:18 GMT

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Jason Collins, who became the first active athlete in one of the four major North American sports leagues to come out as gay in 2013, died of glioblastoma, his family said Tuesday. He was 47.

Collins was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2025, and he revealed in December that he was fighting Stage 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer.

'We are heartbroken to s

Sports Focus: One-month countdown: World Cup preparations gather pace

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:46:02 GMT

by Michael Place

MEXICO CITY, May 11 (Xinhua) -- With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organizers across the three host countries are finalizing stadium preparations and security planning, while teams monitor injuries ahead of squad selections.

The June 11-July 19 tournament will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, with matches in 16 cities across the United St

World No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul goes back-to-back at Mizuho Americas

Sun, 10 May 2026 21:19:12 GMT

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Jeeno Thitikul finished a successful defense of her title at the Mizuho Americas Open, carding a final-round 3-under-par 69 to win by four strokes Sunday in West Caldwell, N.J.

Thitikul, who topped the leaderboard for the final three days, won the tournament in back-to-back years on different courses. She won by four shots last May at Liberty National Golf Club in

Lottery jackpot: Wizards land No. 1 overall pick in NBA Draft

Sun, 10 May 2026 20:40:32 GMT

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The Washington Wizards traded for injured veterans Anthony Davis and Trae Young over the winter as part of a plan to turn around one of the league's worst teams.

Another crucial piece of the Wizards' plan fell into place during Sunday's NBA draft lottery when they won the first pick in a year when the draft features multiple potential stars.

It marks the first

Mick Shots: A scheduling ditch; whistling for Pete

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Mickey Spagnola

FRISCO, TexasYea on the 2026 NFL schedule. Better coming out on time Thursday than potentially when could have been a week later.

And tell you what, since we already know when three of the Cowboys' 17 games will be played, not sure there will be a tougher stretch from a physically draining standpoint than the first three games of the season, along with wherever Dallas plays

NFL announces Cowboys will open 2026 season at the Giants

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:35:00 GMT

Tommy Yarrish

FRISCO, TexasThe NFL announced on Monday that the Dallas Cowboys will open the 2026 season at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey against the New York Giants.

Kickoff for Dallas' Week 1 game is set for Sunday, September 13 at 7:20 p.m. on NBC.

This will mark the 13th time in franchise history that the Cowboys have opened season against the Giants, and the firs

One-month countdown: World Cup preparations gather pace

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:49:19 GMT

by Michael Place

The June 11-July 19 tournament will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, with matches in 16 cities across the United

What makes a good news consumer? Heres what Americans told us - Pew Research Center

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:32:26 GMT

What makes a good news consumer? Heres what Americans told us - Pew Research Center

Versant (VSNT) earnings Q1 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:31:49 GMT

Versant (VSNT) earnings Q1 2026

Vietnam EV maker VinFast says it will undergo corporate restructuring

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:10:51 GMT

Vietnam EV maker VinFast says it will undergo corporate restructuring

Tencent profit misses forecasts as higher spend offsets gaming gains

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:07:08 GMT

Tencent profit misses forecasts as higher spend offsets gaming gains

Nations drawing down oil stocks at record pace- IEA

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:06:32 GMT

Nations drawing down oil stocks at record pace- IEA

Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:06:18 GMT

Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

Blackstone drops $4 billion New World deal, Bloomberg News reports

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:05:53 GMT

Blackstone drops $4 billion New World deal, Bloomberg News reports

AI cloud firm Nebius reports near eightfold revenue surge, shares jump

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:05:26 GMT

AI cloud firm Nebius reports near eightfold revenue surge, shares jump

Tesla authorised to test supervised self-driving software in Belgium

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:05:25 GMT

Tesla authorised to test supervised self-driving software in Belgium

Meta to launch 'Incognito Chat' for private AI conversations on WhatsApp

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:05:21 GMT

Meta to launch 'Incognito Chat' for private AI conversations on WhatsApp

Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:05:19 GMT

Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees

Tower Semi forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue, signs $1.3 billion in AI chip deals

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:05:11 GMT

Tower Semi forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue, signs $1.3 billion in AI chip deals

Shutterstock to pay $35 million to settle US FTC charges over subscription plans, cancellations

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:04:07 GMT

Shutterstock to pay $35 million to settle US FTC charges over subscription plans, cancellations

British tech company Humanoid targets US IPO by 2030

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:04:01 GMT

British tech company Humanoid targets US IPO by 2030

Rivian spinout Mind Robotics valued at $3.4 billion in new funding round

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:03:57 GMT

Rivian spinout Mind Robotics valued at $3.4 billion in new funding round

Exclusive-LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff in latest tech-sector cuts, source says

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:03:45 GMT

Exclusive-LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff in latest tech-sector cuts, source says

DNA, jail interview, focus of opening statements in cold case murder trial

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:54:23 GMT

DNA, jail interview, focus of opening statements in cold case murder trial

Convicted murderer Betty Broderick dead at 78

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:49:11 GMT

Convicted murderer Betty Broderick dead at 78

Semi rollover on southbound I-5 leaves North County commuters with miles of delays

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:47:40 GMT

Semi rollover on southbound I-5 leaves North County commuters with miles of delays

Four wounded in Oceanside neighborhood stabbing spree

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:43:37 GMT

Four wounded in Oceanside neighborhood stabbing spree

I dont think about Americans financial situation, says Trump amid Iran talks

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:33:20 GMT

I dont think about Americans financial situation, says Trump amid Iran talks