Barcelona asks UEFA to probe unpunished Pubill handball in 2–0 loss to Atlético
Barcelona filed a complaint asking UEFA to investigate a 54th‑minute handball and VAR non‑intervention in the 2–0 Champions League loss to Atlético.
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Álvarez free kick after Cubarsí red gives Atlético 2–0 win over Barcelona at Camp Nou
Cubarsí’s red and Julián Álvarez’s free kick put Atlético ahead; Sørloth added a second as Atlético beat Barcelona 2–0 in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg.
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Giants' Dexter Lawrence Requests Trade, Skips Voluntary Offseason Workouts
Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade and is skipping voluntary workouts, creating cap and roster questions for John Harbaugh's new era.
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UCLA Women’s Basketball Wins First NCAA National Championship, Defeating South Carolina 79-51
UCLA women’s basketball claims its first NCAA title with a commanding 79-51 victory over South Carolina, ending decades of dominance by a dynasty.
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New York Islanders Replace Patrick Roy with Peter DeBoer Amid Playoff Scramble
The Islanders fire coach Patrick Roy and hire veteran Peter DeBoer with four games left, aiming to stabilize their playoff bid.
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Detroit Pistons Clinch Eastern Conference No. 1 Seed with Dominant Win Over 76ers
Detroit Pistons secure top Eastern Conference seed with a commanding 116-93 victory over Philadelphia 76ers, showcasing depth and defense despite Cade Cunningham's absence.
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Hall of Fame Class of 2026 spotlights women’s basketball and the pace-and-space NBA era
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic team headline the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026.
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Bayern Munich stun Manchester United with late set-piece double to reach Women’s Champions League semifinals
Two late set-piece goals turned a tense night in Munich as Bayern beat Manchester United 2-1, advancing 5-3 on aggregate to face Barcelona.
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Venezuela Stuns U.S. to Win First World Baseball Classic Title
Eugenio Suárez’s ninth-inning double lifts Venezuela past Team USA, 3-2, in Miami for its first WBC crown amid intense political backdrop.
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NFL owners approve kickoff and officiating changes, setting stage for expanded international slate in 2026
New NFL rules expand onside kicks, tweak dynamic kickoff safety, widen New York’s role in ejections, and prep for replacement refs and 2026 global games.
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Iraq Faces Bolivia in Monterrey After War-Disrupted Journey, With Final 2026 World Cup Berth at Stake
After closed airspace and a FIFA-arranged charter via Jordan and Portugal, Iraq meets Bolivia in Monterrey for the last spot at the 2026 World Cup.
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IOC to Require DNA Screening for Women’s Events at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
New IOC rules mandate a one-time test for the SRY gene to enter women’s events, barring most transgender women and many intersex athletes.
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FIFA’s New Six-Team Playoff Lands in Mexico, With Final 2026 World Cup Spots at Stake
Six nations meet in Guadalajara and Monterrey in March for the last two 2026 World Cup berths, as Mexico tests logistics and security.
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NBA owners authorize formal expansion study for Seattle and Las Vegas, targeting 2028 debut
NBA owners voted to begin a formal expansion process focused on Seattle and Las Vegas, with a working target for new teams to start in 2028-29.
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MLB’s 2026 season opens on Netflix as Yankees blank Giants in streaming debut
Max Fried leads Yankees past Giants as MLB’s first regular-season game on Netflix debuts alongside new streaming rights and ABS challenges.