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Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Marathon Barrier in London

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya became the first runner to officially break the two-hour barrier in a marathon, finishing the London Marathon on Sunday in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds . His record-setting time shattered the previous world record by an astonishing 65 seconds , according to multiple rep

Apr 28, 7:51 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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SportsFootball

Human Rights Groups Warn World Cup Visitors of U.S. Risks

Over 120 advocacy groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and NAACP, issued a travel advisory on Thursday warning that visitors attending the 2026 World Cup in the United States may face arbitrary detention, deportation, and other human rights abuses. The warning comes less than

Apr 24, 2:46 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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SportsFootball

Italy Rejects Trump Envoy's Iran World Cup Proposal

Italian officials have firmly rejected a proposal by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, calling the idea "shameful" and inappropriate. The suggestion, reported by The Financial Times , drew criticism from Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi and E

Apr 23, 11:42 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Basketball

WNBA Draft Presser Focuses on Basketball Amid Relationship Questions

The WNBA draft press conference for Azzi Fudd, selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings, took an awkward turn when reporters asked about her relationship with teammate Paige Bueckers. The two former University of Connecticut teammates and national champions publicly confirmed their relationship on

Apr 17, 3:01 PM ET·1 min read

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Soccer

FIFA President Confirms Iran's World Cup Participation

FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup despite ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. Speaking at CNBC’s Invest in America Forum, Infantino emphasized the importance of sports being separate from politics. Infantino stated, 'The Irani

Apr 16, 8:26 AM ET·2 min read

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Football

Vrabel Returns to Patriots Amid Russini Photo Controversy

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel returned to work at Gillette Stadium on Monday after taking two days away for counseling amid controversy over photos showing him with NFL reporter Dianna Russini. According to CBS News, Vrabel missed the third day of the NFL Draft to seek counsel following the

Apr 16, 4:51 AM ET·2 min read

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Golf

McIlroy Wins Second Straight Masters

Rory McIlroy secured his second consecutive Masters title at Augusta National, joining an elite group of golfers who have achieved back-to-back victories. In a thrilling final round, McIlroy seized control with a bold shot over Rae's Creek to set up a birdie on the par-3 12th hole and followed it wi

Apr 12, 8:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Football

DOJ Probes NFL Media Deals for Anticompetitive Practices

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the National Football League for potential anticompetitive practices, according to sources from multiple outlets. The investigation focuses on affordability for consumers and creating an even playing field for providers. A government official familiar

Apr 9, 8:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Mountaineering

Jim Whittaker, First American to Summit Everest, Dies at 97

Jim Whittaker, the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest, has died at age 97. According to a statement from his family, he passed away Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Washington. The celebrated mountaineer made history on May 1, 1963 when he and Nawang Gombu reached the highest p

Apr 9, 12:21 AM ET·1 min read

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Basketball

Michigan Wins NCAA Title

Michigan claimed its second NCAA men's basketball championship on Monday night with a gritty 69-63 victory over UConn at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Wolverines ended a 26-year drought for national titles and became the first Big Ten team to win since Michigan State in 2000. Elliot Cadeau

Apr 7, 12:47 AM ET·2 min read

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Basketball

UCLA Claims First NCAA Women's Basketball Title

The UCLA Bruins secured their first NCAA women's basketball national championship in program history with a dominant 79-51 victory over South Carolina on Sunday. Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points and Lauren Betts added 16, leading the Bruins through a season marked by determination after losing in th

Apr 5, 7:25 PM ET·2 min read

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Soccer

FIFA Raises World Cup Final Ticket to $10,990

FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during a glitch-hampered reopening of sales Wednesday after the 48-team field was finalized. The previous highest price was $8,680 when FIFA sold tickets following the tournament draw in December. The increases affect various cate

Apr 4, 1:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Golf

Tiger Woods Steps Away to Seek Treatment After DUI Arrest

Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that he will step away from golf to seek treatment, four days after his vehicle crashed in Florida and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. According to PBS , Woods pleaded not guilty in his DUI case, hours after a sheriff's report revealed de

Apr 1, 1:09 PM ET·4 min read

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Rugby

Geoff Burrow, Father of Rugby Star Rob Burrow, Dies

Geoff Burrow, the father of former rugby league star Rob Burrow , has died after a short illness. According to multiple reports, Leeds Rhinos announced his passing on Monday, March 30th. The club paid tribute to Geoff's dedication as an MND campaigner following Rob's diagnosis in December 2019 and c

Mar 30, 9:38 AM ET·1 min read

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Golf

Tiger Woods Arrested on DUI Charges After Florida Crash

Golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, Friday afternoon. According to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek, Woods showed signs of impairment but registered 0.00 on a Breathalyzer test. He refused a ur

Mar 28, 12:29 AM ET·2 min read

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Olympics

IOC Bans Trans Athletes from Women's Events at 2028 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a ban on transgender athletes from competing in women's events starting at the 2028 Summer Games , according to reports from multiple outlets. The policy will be based on mandatory genetic screening for the SRY gene, which is associated with male s

Mar 27, 4:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Boxing

Inquest Rules Hatton's Death Intent Unclear

According to multiple reports, the coroner's inquest into the death of former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton concluded that it was unclear whether he intended to take his own life. The hearing at Manchester South Coroner's Court revealed that Hatton, found unresponsive at his home in Hyde, Great

Mar 20, 12:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Football

Senegal Stripped of AFCON Title

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations title, declaring Morocco the champion instead. According to multiple reports, the CAF Appeals Board ruled that Senegal forfeited the final due to player misconduct during the chaotic match in January. Sever

Mar 18, 4:39 AM ET·2 min read

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Basketball

Sportsbooks Offer Bonuses for NCAA Tournament

Sportsbooks are rolling out attractive bonuses for new users looking to place bets on the NCAA Tournament and NBA games . BetMGM is offering a 20% first deposit match up to $1,500 using the bonus code NYPDM1500 for tonight’s First Four selection of games in the NCAA Tournament. According to the New

Mar 17, 12:08 PM ET·2 min read

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Basketball

Kalshi Offers $10 Bonus with NYPMAX Promo Code

Kalshi is offering a promotional deal for new users to participate in sports prediction markets using the promo code NYPMAX . According to multiple reports, new users can trade $10 and receive an additional $10 bonus on Kalshi's platform. This offer is available for various sporting events, includin

Mar 17, 10:04 AM ET·2 min read

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Soccer

Iran Seeks to Move World Cup Matches

Iran is negotiating with FIFA to move its World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico due to safety concerns raised by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to multiple reports. The Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj stated that Iran will not travel to America if security cannot

Mar 17, 10:04 AM ET·2 min read

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Basketball

Hawks Extend Win Streak to 11 with Victory Over Mavericks

The Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak to 11 games , defeating the Dallas Mavericks 135-120 on Wednesday night . CJ McCollum scored 24 points , Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 22 , and Dyson Daniels finished with 19 points on 9-of-13 shooting . Jalen Johnson contributed 17 points and 11 rebo

Mar 17, 7:51 AM ET·2 min read

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Basketball

Arkansas Wins SEC Tournament Title

The No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks claimed their first SEC Tournament championship since 2000, defeating the No. 22 Vanderbilt Commodores 86-75 on Sunday afternoon. Darius Acuff Jr. led the Razorbacks with an impressive performance of 30 points and 11 assists. Arkansas sealed the victory with a decisive

Mar 17, 5:21 AM ET·1 min read

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NASCAR

Denny Hamlin Wins in Las Vegas

Denny Hamlin returned to victory lane at Las Vegas Motor Speedway , securing his 61st career win and first since a series of personal tragedies earlier this year. The victory marks an emotional comeback for the veteran driver, who has faced significant challenges both on and off the track. Hamlin'

Mar 17, 5:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Marathon Barrier in London

Human Rights Groups Warn World Cup Visitors of U.S. Risks