Starting in 2026, the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club will also be streamed on Amazon Prime Video. This streaming will add to existing coverage by ESPN and CBS, expanding how fans can watch the event. The decision follows recent significant viewer interest in the tournament, especially with Rory McIlroy's win.
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The Masters is one of golf's most famous and prestigious tournaments.
Starting in 2026, Amazon Prime Video will stream two extra hours of live coverage on the first two days of the tournament.
ESPN and CBS will continue to air the existing broadcast coverage.
In 2025, Rory McIlroy ended an 11-year wait to complete his career Grand Slam.
Over 12 million viewers watched the final round on CBS this year.
Amazon Prime's coverage will occur from 1 to 3 p.m. ET on April 9 and 10, 2026.
ESPN’s coverage will follow from 3 to 7:30 p.m. ET those days.
CBS will air weekend coverage, while Paramount+ will show additional streams.
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Jose Mourinho might replace Bruno Lage as the manager of Benfica after Lage was dismissed following a recent defeat. Mourinho is reportedly considering returning to Portugal to manage the team once again. The club aims to have a new manager by Saturday, though it has not officially confirmed Mourinho as the choice.
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Bruno Lage was dismissed as Benfica's manager after a loss to Qarabag in the Champions League.
Benfica's president, Rui Costa, wants to appoint a new manager by Saturday.
Jose Mourinho is open to returning to manage in Portugal, where he started his career.
Mourinho was previously fired by Fenerbahce after a Champions League play-off loss to Benfica.
Mourinho first managed Benfica in 2000 but left after only 10 games.
If Mourinho takes the job, he may face his former club, Chelsea, in the Champions League on September 30.
Benfica is currently sixth in the Primeira Liga and five points behind the leader, Porto.
Benfica has an upcoming presidential election on October 25, unrelated to the managerial change.
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Taylor Townsend, a US tennis player, apologized for comments she made about Chinese food while in Shenzhen for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Her remarks about traditional dishes like frog and turtle sparked criticism on social media.
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Taylor Townsend is a US tennis player, currently playing in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in China.
She made comments on social media describing Chinese dishes with frog and turtle as "wild" and "crazy."
Her remarks caused a backlash on social media platforms in both English and Chinese.
Townsend later apologized, acknowledging her comments were offensive and said she would be more considerate in the future.
She emphasized her appreciation for experiencing different cultures as a professional athlete.
Townsend's comments led to negative reactions, with some users highlighting a lack of cultural understanding.
This incident follows a previous controversy involving Townsend and another player over etiquette issues.
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Lionel Messi scored a goal and assisted another as Inter Miami defeated the Seattle Sounders 3-1. This match came two weeks after Seattle beat Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup final.
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Lionel Messi scored one goal and assisted another in Inter Miami's 3-1 win against Seattle Sounders.
In the previous match on August 31, the Seattle Sounders beat Inter Miami 3-0 in the Leagues Cup final.
Messi assisted Jordi Alba in the 12th minute to give Inter Miami an early lead.
Jordi Alba assisted Messi for Inter Miami's second goal in the 41st minute, making the score 2-0.
Ian Fray scored the third goal for Inter Miami with a header at the start of the second half.
Obed Vargas scored for Seattle in the 69th minute, making it 3-1.
Luis Suarez did not play for Inter Miami as he was serving a suspension.
Inter Miami will next play against DC United, and Seattle Sounders will face Austin FC.
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Sam Fenton is a 21-year-old British athlete who became the first British quarterback to join a Division One college American football team in the U.S. He aims to secure a starting position at the University of South Florida and eventually be selected by an NFL team.
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Sam Fenton is the first British quarterback to make it to a Division One college team in the U.S.
He began playing American football seriously only seven years ago.
Fenton is targeting a starting spot on the University of South Florida's football team.
His end goal is to be drafted into the NFL.
The quarterback role in American football is considered very challenging because they lead most plays and face significant pressure.
Sam Fenton's daily routine involves rigorous schedules from 5am to 10pm, including training and academics.
His early sports background includes playing as a goalkeeper, which helped develop his throwing skills.
He initially played for the Cobham Cougars and joined the NFL Academy in the UK.
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Pafos FC, a football team from Cyprus, will make their first appearance in the UEFA Champions League. The team, founded in 2014, has quickly risen to success, reaching league milestones and securing wins over notable teams in qualifying rounds. Their upcoming Champions League matches include facing Bayern Munich and Chelsea.
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Pafos FC was formed in 2014 from the merger of two local clubs.
They won their first league title and played in Europe for the first time last season.
Pafos reached the UEFA Champions League after winning three rounds of qualifying.
They defeated teams like Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Dynamo Kyiv, and Red Star Belgrade.
The team will face Bayern Munich and Chelsea in the Champions League league phase.
David Luiz, a former Chelsea and Brazil defender, joined Pafos in August.
The club is owned by Roman Dubov, a Russian businessman with British citizenship.
Juan Carlos Carcedo, a former assistant to Unai Emery, is the current coach.
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Nicolas Jackson, a striker, joined Bayern Munich on loan from Chelsea after one of the summer's dramatic transfer stories. Jackson will soon play against Chelsea, his parent club, in a Champions League match. The loan deal includes a high fee and conditions for a potential permanent transfer.
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Nicolas Jackson moved to Bayern Munich on loan from Chelsea.
His loan fee was £14.3 million, which is nearly a record for a temporary move.
Chelsea and Bayern Munich agreed on the loan just before the transfer deadline.
The deal includes a conditional obligation to buy for £56.2 million.
Jackson is set to play against Chelsea in an upcoming Champions League game.
The conditions for a permanent move are reportedly difficult to meet, including game participation requirements.
Jackson’s agency, Epic Sport, paid an additional £1.3 million to finalize the loan.
There is a chance Jackson might return to Chelsea after the loan period ends.
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Great Britain's team is preparing to compete in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals taking place in Shenzhen, China. They will face Japan in the quarter-finals with hopes to win their first title. Key players include Katie Boulter, Sonay Kartal, Jodie Burrage, and Francesca Jones, who replaces Emma Raducanu.
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The Billie Jean King Cup Finals begin this week, and Great Britain's team will compete against Japan on Thursday.
Eight nations are vying for the trophy, with the event held in Shenzhen, China.
Britain has reached the finals four times but has never won the title.
Katie Boulter, ranked 50th, is an experienced team member, playing in her seventh BJK Cup.
Sonay Kartal is considered a future star, with a current world ranking of 48 and a strong BJK Cup record.
Jodie Burrage, ranked 117, has overcome injuries and is making significant contributions to the team.
Francesca Jones, ranked 85, joins the team as a substitute for Emma Raducanu.
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Carrie Ann Inaba, a judge on "Dancing with the Stars," missed the Season 34 premiere due to illness. The show started with hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, along with judges Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.
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The Season 34 premiere of "Dancing with the Stars" took place on September 16.
Carrie Ann Inaba could not attend the premiere because she was sick.
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are co-hosts of the show.
Other judges present at the event were Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.
The premiere marked the 20th anniversary of the show.
Inaba shared on Instagram that she is resting and hopes to return next week.
Fourteen new celebrities participated in the premiere show.
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Ricky Hatton, a former world champion boxer, was found dead at his home at age 46, with police ruling out suspicious circumstances. His son, Campbell Hatton, expressed deep sadness and shared his admiration for his father on social media. Ricky Hatton was known for his successful career, winning 45 of 48 professional fights.
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Ricky Hatton, a former world champion boxer, has died at the age of 46.
He was found at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, with no suspicious circumstances.
Ricky Hatton won 45 of his 48 professional boxing matches.
He was a world champion in the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions.
A large fan base followed him, including 30,000 fans to his 2007 fight against Floyd Mayweather.
His son, Campbell Hatton, also a professional boxer, retired earlier this year after winning 14 fights.
Campbell posted an emotional tribute to his father on Instagram.
Ricky Hatton had planned to return to the boxing ring in October.
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Kylian Mbappe scored two penalties to help 10-man Real Madrid beat Marseille 2-1 in the opening game of the new Champions League season. Madrid's win marked its 200th victory in the competition's history. The match also marked Xabi Alonso's debut as Real Madrid's coach.
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Kylian Mbappe scored two penalties, leading Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Marseille.
Real Madrid played with 10 players after Dani Carvajal was sent off for head-butting the Marseille goalkeeper.
This win made Real Madrid the first team to achieve 200 victories in Champions League history.
Xabi Alonso, a former player, had his coaching debut for Real Madrid in this match.
Timothy Weah scored the opening goal for Marseille.
Trent Alexander-Arnold made his Champions League debut for Real Madrid but left due to an injury.
Spanish police quickly controlled a clash with Marseille fans before the match began.
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Tottenham Hotspur has emphasized strong defense this season under manager Thomas Frank, contrasting with last season's focus on scoring. The team achieved its fourth clean sheet in five games after a 1-0 win over Villarreal. This defensive strategy may limit their offensive play, as seen with only one shot on target in their recent game.
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Tottenham has conceded only one goal this season under manager Thomas Frank.
The team kept four clean sheets in five games, including a 1-0 victory over Villarreal.
Last season, Tottenham managed just one clean sheet at the same point.
The team's focus now is on a "clean sheet mentality" to prevent opponents from scoring.
Tottenham's cautious defensive play is a change from the more attacking approach last season.
Despite defending well, Tottenham only had one shot on target against Villarreal.
This season's defensive improvement contrasts with conceding five goals in the first five games last season.
Tottenham has already achieved three clean sheets in the Premier League this season.
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The Cleveland Browns are considering a quarterback change, with the possibility of Dillon Gabriel replacing Joe Flacco as the starter. Reports suggest the change might occur during the October 19 game against the Miami Dolphins. Until then, Joe Flacco will continue as the starting quarterback.
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The Cleveland Browns have lost their first two games of the 2025 NFL season.
Joe Flacco is currently the starting quarterback for the Browns.
Dillon Gabriel is the likely candidate to replace Flacco as the starting quarterback.
Gabriel played briefly in Week 2, completing three passes for 20 yards and a touchdown.
Jason Lloyd from The Athletic speculated that the Browns might change quarterbacks on October 19 against the Miami Dolphins.
Coach Kevin Stefanski has not committed to making a quarterback change yet.
The Browns will play four more games before the potential date to switch quarterbacks.
Joe Flacco's current season stats include 489 passing yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions with a 62.2% completion rate.
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The Los Angeles Chargers' defense has shown strong performance, helping them to start the season with two wins. They recently defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 20-9, showcasing a solid defensive effort with multiple players successfully defending passes. The team is improving on the offensive side as well, with standout performances by quarterback Justin Herbert and wide receiver Quentin Johnson.
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The Chargers have a 2-0 record in the current NFL season.
Their defense is ranked third in points allowed and first in passing touchdowns given up.
In the game against the Raiders, seven Chargers players defended multiple passes, tying a record since 1999.
The Chargers forced three interceptions from Raiders quarterback Geno Smith.
Justin Herbert is leading the team’s offensive improvements, with a strong passing game.
Wide receiver Quentin Johnson has 150 yards and three touchdowns so far this season.
The Chargers will play the Denver Broncos in their next game, another team known for strong defense.
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The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with injuries to key players, including Brock Purdy and George Kittle. Mac Jones, filling in as quarterback, helped the team win against the New Orleans Saints. Sports commentator Colin Cowherd commented on Jones' performance and questioned if Purdy's past success was due to his circumstances rather than his skill.
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San Francisco 49ers' key players, including Brandon Aiyuk, Brock Purdy, and George Kittle, are injured.
George Kittle is expected to be out until at least Week 6 due to being on injured reserve.
Brock Purdy could return to play soon, possibly against the Arizona Cardinals in their next game.
Mac Jones played in Purdy's place against the New Orleans Saints, completing 26 of 39 passes and scoring three touchdowns.
Sports commentator Colin Cowherd suggested that Purdy's success could be attributed to favorable circumstances.
Cowherd also commented on Mac Jones' playing ability, noting an impressive performance despite a tough situation.
Mac Jones was the 15th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and initially considered by the 49ers for their third overall pick that year.
The 49ers have faced several injuries, which may have impacted Purdy's performance last year.
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Shayna Baszler, a former WWE wrestler, returned to the NXT brand just four months after her release. She appeared in a backstage segment during the "NXT Homecoming" event, hinting at a possible in-ring comeback. Baszler has a history as a two-time NXT Women's Champion and WWE Women's Tag Team Champion.
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Shayna Baszler returned to WWE's NXT brand after being released four months prior.
Her return took place during the "NXT Homecoming" event at Full Sail University.
Baszler initially joined the brand's backstage operations in July as a producer.
In the segment, she confronted two rising stars, Sol Ruca and Zaria.
Baszler has held the NXT Women's Championship twice, totaling 549 days.
Her return raised the possibility of her returning to in-ring competition.
WWE founder Vince McMahon recently resigned amid legal allegations.
Baszler is known for her successful and intimidating WWE career.
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The Boston Red Sox are considering bringing back Kyle Schwarber, who played a key role in their 2021 postseason run. Schwarber, now with the Philadelphia Phillies, is entering free agency, and the Red Sox may pursue him to strengthen their team's lineup. The team aims to improve their playoff chances for the 2026 season.
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The Boston Red Sox have not made the playoffs since 2021.
Kyle Schwarber played for the Red Sox during their 2021 postseason.
Schwarber helped the Phillies reach the World Series in 2022 and leads MLB with 53 home runs in 2025.
Schwarber is a free agent this offseason and may attract several teams.
The Red Sox are looking for more power in their lineup, especially for the 2026 season.
Boston has financial flexibility after unloading $300 million in contracts.
Several key players, including Alex Bregman, may leave the team, impacting the lineup and payroll.
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The Boston Red Sox observed Roberto Clemente Day, recognizing the baseball legend's contributions both on and off the field. Pitcher Liam Hendriks, noted for his humanitarian work, suggested that every team should play a game on this day each year. Hendriks, who frequently supports cancer patients, has been nominated several times for the Roberto Clemente Award.
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Roberto Clemente Day is held on September 15 to honor the legacy of the baseball legend.
Liam Hendriks from the Boston Red Sox advocated for all teams to play games on this day.
The Red Sox did not play on this year's Roberto Clemente Day due to scheduling.
Hendriks is recognized for his charity work, especially with cancer patients.
He has been nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award for his humanitarian efforts.
The award ceremony will take place during the 2025 World Series.
Voting for the Roberto Clemente Award is open until September 28.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks are trying to make it into the playoffs despite trading away five players earlier in the season. They are currently 1.5 games out of the final wild card spot. The team is counting on their experienced players and recent strong performances to secure a playoff spot.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks are close to making the playoffs.
They traded away five players at the trade deadline.
Eugenio Suarez, who was traded, had 45 home runs this season.
James McCann recently hit a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants.
The team has a core of young players from their previous World Series run.
They are currently 1.5 games behind the last wild card spot.
Geraldo Perdomo has been performing well, with a .304 batting average and four home runs in his last 15 games.
The team could face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a potential Wild Card Series matchup.
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In a UEFA Champions League match, Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard came off the bench to score and assist each other, leading to a 2-0 win against Athletic Club. Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, values "finishers" like those in rugby more than just the starting players this season. Due to injuries to key players, Arteta relies on his full squad to maintain performance levels.
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Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard scored and assisted in Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Athletic Club.
Both players came off the bench, highlighting the importance of substitutes, referred to as "finishers."
Arsenal is missing key players Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, and Kai Havertz due to injuries.
Mikel Arteta emphasizes the role of substitutes in changing games and maintaining team intensity.
Arteta acknowledges the emotional difficulty of leaving players on the bench but praises their readiness and impact.
Martinelli has struggled with form but contributed significantly to this win.
The team spirit at Arsenal is strong, with players supporting and celebrating each other's successes.
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