Matt Fitzpatrick won a playoff against Scottie Scheffler to claim the Heritage golf title, earning $3.6 million. Meanwhile, LIV Golf, a new golf league backed by Saudi Arabia, is facing uncertainty about its future funding despite recent tournament successes and large prize payouts.
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Matt Fitzpatrick beat Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the Heritage tournament on the PGA Tour.
Fitzpatrick earned $3.6 million for his victory.
LIV Golf offers large prize money, with recent wins by Jon Rahm and others.
Jon Rahm has consistently performed well in LIV Golf events this season.
LIV Golf has spent about $5 billion from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund since 2021.
LIV Golf’s chief executive said funding is secured for this season but future investment is uncertain.
The league announced plans to return to Mexico City’s Chapultepec Golf Club in 2027.
Professional golf relies on wealthy sponsors to sustain high prize money and tournament costs.
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Chelsea's head coach Liam Rosenior said he has full support from the club's owners despite recent losses and concerns about their chances to qualify for the Champions League. The owners plan to bring in more experienced players and focus on long-term success while addressing current challenges.
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Liam Rosenior became Chelsea's head coach on January 1st, replacing Enzo Maresca.
Chelsea has lost four league games in a row without scoring a goal.
The team is currently seven points behind fifth place, putting Champions League qualification at risk.
Co-owner Behdad Eghbali supports Rosenior and said the club will adjust plans if needed.
The club’s squad is the youngest in the Premier League, and they want to add experienced players in summer.
Defender Wesley Fofana apologized after reacting poorly during a recent game.
Chelsea will miss Estevao Willian due to a hamstring injury and are unsure if striker Joao Pedro will play.
Defender Levi Colwill is returning from a long knee injury but is not ready for the main team yet.
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Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce had surgery on his ankle after dealing with pain through last football season. Because of the surgery, he will not take part in the team’s offseason workout activities.
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Alec Pierce is a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts.
He played last season while having ongoing ankle pain.
He recently had surgery to fix the ankle problem.
The surgery means he will miss offseason workouts.
Missing workouts could affect his preparation for the next season.
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Jimmy Garoppolo, a free agent quarterback, is thinking about retiring from professional football. This information was reported by sources to the NFL Network on Monday.
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Jimmy Garoppolo is currently a free agent, meaning he is not signed with any team.
He has played as a quarterback in the NFL.
Sources shared with NFL Network that Garoppolo is considering retirement.
The news was reported on a Monday.
Garoppolo's future plans about continuing or ending his football career are not yet confirmed.
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Scientists have found that heading a football causes a pressure wave that transfers energy to the brain, which varies by the type of ball and playing conditions. The research suggests redesigning footballs could reduce this impact and help prevent brain injuries linked to heading.
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Researchers at Loughborough University studied how different footballs transfer energy to the brain when headed.
They used a special pressure sensor inside a model head to measure the impact at match speeds.
The pressure wave energy transfer to the brain can be up to 55 times greater with some balls compared to others.
The design, speed, and wet or dry condition of the ball affect the amount of energy transferred.
Leather footballs from past decades did not always produce higher energy transfer than modern balls.
This research is linked to concerns about brain diseases in players caused by repeated heading.
The Football Association has started limiting heading in youth football to reduce risks.
Scientists hope new ball designs can lower the energy passing into players’ brains to help protect their health.
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Sharon Lokedi won the Boston Marathon women's race again, finishing in 2 hours, 18 minutes, and 51 seconds. This is her second victory in a row at this event.
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Sharon Lokedi won the women's Boston Marathon for the second year in a row.
Her finishing time was 2 hours, 18 minutes, and 51 seconds.
The Boston Marathon is a major running race held yearly.
Lokedi's win confirms her as the defending champion for the race.
The event took place on a Monday.
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The Brooklyn Nets have given new multi-year contracts to head coach Jordi Fernandez and all members of his coaching team. This means the team plans to keep the same coaches for several more years.
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Jordi Fernandez is the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets basketball team.
The Nets have extended contracts for Fernandez and the entire coaching staff.
These contracts will last multiple years.
The information was reported by ESPN sources.
The move shows the team's confidence in the current coaching group.
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The Portland Trail Blazers will not give away free T-shirts to fans during Games 3 and 4 against the San Antonio Spurs. This decision is part of several cost-cutting measures by the team that have caused some questions about their financial situation.
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The Trail Blazers are playing the Spurs in the first playoff series.
The team usually gives away free T-shirts to fans during big games.
For Games 3 and 4, the team decided not to provide these T-shirts.
This is one of several cost-saving actions the team has taken recently.
Fans and observers have asked questions about the team's finances because of these moves.
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India’s athletics federation has been placed in the highest-risk group for doping by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). This means Indian athletes must follow stricter anti-doping rules as the country faces many doping cases in athletics.
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India was moved to Category A, the highest doping risk level, by the AIU.
India joins countries like Russia, Kenya, and Ethiopia in this highest-risk group.
Indian athletes ranked in the top two globally for anti-doping violations from 2022 to 2025.
The AIU says India’s domestic anti-doping program is not strong enough for the doping risk.
India will have to meet tougher anti-doping requirements and work with AIU on reforms.
Asian Games gold medallist archer Prathamesh Jawkar has been banned for two years for missing doping tests.
World Anti-Doping Agency chief said India produces many performance-enhancing drugs but this won't stop India from hosting major sports events.
The Athletics Federation of India is cooperating with AIU, government bodies, and anti-doping agencies to fight doping and improve rules.
India aims to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympics, and doping control is important for those bids.
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Brandon Aubrey and the Dallas Cowboys agreed on a contract that makes Aubrey the highest-paid kicker in NFL history. His agents confirmed the deal on Monday.
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Brandon Aubrey is a kicker in the NFL.
He signed a new contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
This contract makes him the highest-paid kicker in NFL history.
The agreement was confirmed on a Monday.
Agents shared the news with ESPN reporter Adam Schefter.
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English teenager Stan Moody is leading 6-3 against Kyren Wilson in the first round of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre. Moody has played very well, including several high-scoring breaks, and needs four more frames to win the match and advance.
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Stan Moody is 19 years old and from Halifax, England.
Moody is ranked 44th in the world and had to win two qualifying matches to reach the championship.
He is playing against Kyren Wilson, the 2024 world champion.
Moody currently leads 6-3 in the best-of-19 frames match.
He made high-scoring breaks of 84, 91, and two century breaks (110 and 101) during the match.
Moody nearly missed the championship because he was in hospital with tonsillitis the day before his final qualifying match but played anyway.
He won his final qualifier 10-9 with a century break in the deciding frame.
If Moody wins the match, he will be the youngest player to win at the Crucible since Ronnie O'Sullivan in 1995.
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Several well-known athletes attended the Coachella 2026 music festival, enjoying the live performances and atmosphere. Among them were basketball stars Steph Curry and Paige Bueckers.
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Coachella is a large annual music festival held in a desert location.
The 2026 event attracted many famous athletes as attendees.
Steph Curry, a professional basketball player, was present at the festival.
Paige Bueckers, another prominent basketball player, also attended.
The festival is known for featuring popular music acts and drawing large crowds.
Athletes often attend such events for entertainment and relaxation.
Coachella 2026 continued the festival’s tradition of blending music with celebrity appearances.
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During a football match between Manchester City and Arsenal, a clash between players Erling Haaland and Gabriel led to a yellow card for Gabriel after a head-to-head confrontation. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) team did not upgrade the card to a red because officials judged Gabriel’s actions as not violent enough for a sending off.
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The match was between Manchester City and Arsenal, ending in a 2-1 win for City.
Haaland and Gabriel had multiple physical battles, including one where Haaland’s undershirt was torn.
In the 83rd minute, Gabriel and Haaland pressed foreheads during an aerial duel, with Gabriel pushing his head toward Haaland’s face.
Gabriel received a yellow card, not a red, for this incident.
VAR did not intervene because the assistant referee called the incident “not excessively aggressive or violent.”
The rules classify headbutts under violent conduct, which requires excessive force or brutality. Officials decided Gabriel’s action was not violent enough for a red card.
Six days earlier, a Manchester United player, Lisandro Martinez, was sent off with a red card for pulling an opponent’s hair—a decision that some fans found controversial compared to Gabriel’s case.
Gabriel will not be suspended and can play in upcoming Arsenal matches, as no retrospective action is allowed once VAR and referees have reviewed an incident.
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Formula 1 leaders, including Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff, plan to make small changes to the sport's rules to improve racing and safety. The changes focus on new engine rules that combine traditional and electric power, which have caused some problems for drivers and racing quality.
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said changes will be made with a "scalpel rather than a baseball bat," meaning careful adjustments.
The group discussing changes includes drivers, the FIA (governing body), Formula 1 management, and teams.
New power units in 2026 use about half internal combustion and half electric power, changing how drivers manage energy.
Max Verstappen has expressed dissatisfaction with the new cars and the rules that affect qualifying and racing speed.
Drivers want to eliminate "lift and coast" in qualifying (where drivers ease off the accelerator to save battery).
One expected change is removing a low recharge limit during full throttle, allowing quicker battery charging.
A concern exists about cars closing at very high speed due to power differences, linked to a recent crash involving Haas driver Oliver Bearman.
The next race affected by these changes is in Miami, scheduled for early May 2026.
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Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler said he and his family have received threats before his game against the Red Sox. Despite this, he feels excited to play for the first time at Fenway Park.
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Cam Schlittler is a pitcher for the New York Yankees.
Schlittler and his family have gotten threats before the game.
The threats came ahead of a game against the Boston Red Sox.
Schlittler is making his debut at Fenway Park, the Red Sox’s home stadium.
He expressed excitement about playing in this important game.
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Diego Luna is competing for a spot on the US men’s soccer team for the upcoming World Cup. After recovering from a knee injury, he played well for Real Salt Lake by scoring a goal and assisting twice in a recent match, strengthening his chances to be selected.
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Diego Luna has played 18 times for the US senior soccer team, scoring 4 goals.
He missed some games due to a knee injury but recently returned to play for Real Salt Lake.
In his latest game, Luna scored one goal and assisted on two others.
His recent strong performance helps his case to be included in the US World Cup 26-man roster.
Luna faces competition from players like Gio Reyna and Brenden Aaronson for midfield or winger spots.
Patrick Agyemang’s injury might create more opportunities for players like Luna.
The US national team coach, Mauricio Pochettino, has found selecting the World Cup squad difficult.
Luna’s recent good form gives him a better chance to be on the US World Cup team this summer.
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The Women’s Professional Basketball League (WBL) was the first women’s pro basketball league in the U.S., running from 1978 to 1981. Despite lasting only three years, it featured many talented players and helped set the foundation for today’s WNBA.
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The WBL started in 1978 and folded after the 1980-81 season, lasting just three years.
The Dallas Diamonds had the first draft pick in 1980 and chose Nancy Lieberman, a star American point guard.
The league included 17 future Hall of Famers and nine Olympians among its players.
Molly Bolin Kazmer was the first player signed by the WBL and was a high-scoring shooting guard.
Attendance at games varied, with some nights drawing as few as 700 fans and others up to 3,500.
The WBL was founded by Bill Byrne and had teams in cities like Chicago, Houston, and Des Moines.
The league struggled financially and with team stability, similar to earlier leagues like the ABA.
Although short-lived, the WBL created a professional space for female basketball players before the WNBA existed.
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A football match between Paraguay’s top teams, Olimpia and Cerro Porteno, was stopped after fans fought with police at the stadium. The violence began when firecrackers were set off in the section for Cerro Porteno fans, leading police to use rubber bullets and tear gas, with several officers injured and about 100 people detained.
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The match took place at Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Asuncion with around 40,000 fans present.
Firecrackers smuggled into the Cerro Porteno fan area triggered the violence.
Fans clashed with police, and some took a police officer’s riot shield as a trophy.
Police responded with rubber bullets and tear gas, causing fans to run onto the pitch.
The match was stopped after 29 minutes, and about 100 people were detained.
At least six police officers were injured, one seriously with head and possible stab wounds.
The Paraguayan Football Association says a team must forfeit if fans cause a match to be stopped.
Olimpia wants to be awarded the three points as the match organizers, while Cerro Porteno says Olimpia is responsible for security.
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