The Cadillac Championship golf tournament will begin soon, but a well-known player, Patrick Cantlay, has withdrawn two days before the event. He will be replaced by Michael Thorbjornsen, who was the first alternate for the tournament.
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The Cadillac Championship starts in less than 24 hours.
Patrick Cantlay, a star golfer, has withdrawn from the event.
Michael Thorbjornsen will take Cantlay’s place in the tournament.
Several other top players, including Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick, chose not to play before the field was set.
Thorbjornsen had originally qualified but lost his spot when another player earned PGA Tour membership.
Brooks Koepka, previously the first alternate, moved down to third in the alternate list after a recent performance.
The tournament is one of three important PGA Tour events held in four weeks between the Masters and the PGA Championship.
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Esteban Andrada, goalkeeper for Real Zaragoza, received a 13-match ban after punching a player from Huesca during a Spanish second division football match. The incident also caused a fight between players and led to more players being sent off.
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Esteban Andrada plays for Real Zaragoza on loan from the Mexican club Monterrey.
During a match against Huesca, Andrada was first shown a red card for a second yellow (bookable) offence.
After being sent off, Andrada ran and punched Jorge Pulido, the Huesca captain, in the face.
The punch triggered a big fight, resulting in two other players also being sent off.
The Spanish football federation gave Andrada a 12-game suspension for the punch, added to the automatic 1-match ban for the red card.
Andrada publicly apologized, saying he lost focus and that it was not a good example for the club or fans.
Both Zaragoza and Huesca remain in the relegation zone after this 1-0 defeat for Zaragoza.
Real Zaragoza released a statement condemning Andrada’s actions and said they would handle discipline internally.
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Ilya Sorokin, Jeremy Swayman, and Andrei Vasilevskiy have been named the three finalists for the Vezina Trophy. This award is given each year to the best goalie in the National Hockey League (NHL).
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The Vezina Trophy honors the top goaltender in the NHL.
Ilya Sorokin is one of the finalists for the award.
Jeremy Swayman is also a finalist.
Andrei Vasilevskiy is the third finalist.
The NHL is the professional ice hockey league in North America.
The award is based on the players' performance during the NHL season.
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Two children got to announce picks for the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks at the 2026 NFL Draft, thanks to Make-A-Wish and Disney. This experience allowed them to enjoy a special moment during the popular football event.
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Make-A-Wish and Disney teamed up for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Two young football fans received the chance to announce draft picks.
The picks announced were for the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks teams.
The event took place during the official 2026 NFL Draft.
Make-A-Wish is an organization that grants wishes to children with serious illnesses.
The NFL Draft is a yearly event where football teams select new players.
Disney was involved in making this special experience possible.
This activity was part of the draft ceremony, which is widely watched by sports fans.
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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have signed a deal to fight later this year, but Joshua must first win his warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Saudi Arabia. Fury may take another fight before facing Joshua, but if Joshua loses his upcoming bout, the big fight between them will not happen.
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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are both two-time heavyweight boxing champions.
Joshua’s warm-up fight is on July 25 in Saudi Arabia against Albanian boxer Kristian Prenga.
If Joshua loses this warm-up fight, the planned match with Fury will be canceled.
Fury may fight once more before the Joshua bout, possibly in late October or later.
Fury recently returned to boxing after 15 months off, winning a fight in April.
The fight between Fury and Joshua could break records, with Fury earning more than £80 million.
The fight is funded by Saudi Arabia but there is a preference for it to happen at Wembley Stadium in England.
The loser of the Fury-Joshua fight might retire from boxing, according to their promoter.
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The Boston Red Sox have placed their top pitcher, Garrett Crochet, on the 15-day injured list because of inflammation in his shoulder. This move comes after a difficult start to the 2026 season for Crochet.
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Garrett Crochet is a leading pitcher ("ace") for the Boston Red Sox.
He was put on the injured list for 15 days.
The reason is inflammation in his pitching shoulder.
This happened early in the 2026 baseball season.
Being on the injured list means he cannot play for at least 15 days.
Shoulder inflammation can affect a pitcher's ability to throw effectively.
The decision likely aims to help Crochet recover and avoid further injury.
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Senators team captain Brady Tkachuk said on Wednesday that the ongoing trade rumors about him have become a distraction. He emphasized that he is fully dedicated to the team.
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Brady Tkachuk is the captain of the Senators hockey team.
He addressed trade rumors on Wednesday.
Tkachuk described the rumors as a distraction.
He stated he remains fully committed to the Senators.
The comments were made during the current hockey season.
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Qatar will host the FIFA Under-17 World Cup from November 19 to December 13, 2026. The tournament will feature 48 teams and be held at venues in Doha, including the Khalifa International Stadium.
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The 2026 FIFA Under-17 World Cup will take place in Qatar, the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The tournament runs from November 19 to December 13, 2026.
A total of 48 teams will compete.
Qatar will host the Under-17 tournament every year until 2029.
Matches will be held at Aspire Zone sports complex and Khalifa International Stadium in Doha.
The final match will be at Khalifa International Stadium, where Portugal won in 2025.
The tournament draw will happen on May 21, 2026, in Zurich, Switzerland.
Over 197,000 fans attended the 2025 Under-17 World Cup in Qatar across 104 matches.
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Justin Rose, a top English golfer, is starting to use new golf clubs made by McLaren, a company known for Formula 1 racing. He has worked with McLaren’s engineering team for over a year and will use these clubs in upcoming PGA Tour events, including the Cadillac Championship in Miami.
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Justin Rose is ranked fifth in the PGA Tour.
He is now McLaren’s first professional golfer as they enter the golf club market.
Rose has used other golf club brands but did not have a contract before joining McLaren.
He has been testing McLaren clubs for over a year to help develop them.
Rose won a PGA Tour event in February but has not won a major recently.
Changing clubs mid-season can affect a golfer’s performance.
Rose will use McLaren irons but keep other important clubs like his driver and putter.
At 45 years old, Rose is cautious about the risks but optimistic about the new equipment.
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Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-95 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, helping the Spurs win their first playoff series since 2017. The Spurs finished the series 4-1 and will face the winner of the Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves series next.
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Victor Wembanyama scored 17 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and blocked 6 shots in the game.
The Spurs won the series against the Blazers 4 games to 1.
De’Aaron Fox scored 21 points, Julian Champagnie added 19, and Dylan Harper scored 17 for the Spurs.
Wembanyama won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award this season.
Portland coach Tiago Splitter said Wembanyama’s defense is very hard to play against.
The Spurs will next play either the Denver Nuggets or Minnesota Timberwolves, who lead their series 3-2.
In other playoff games, Philadelphia 76ers beat Boston Celtics 113-97, and New York Knicks beat Atlanta Hawks 126-97.
The playoffs are part of the NBA postseason, where teams compete to win the championship.
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The article discusses a controversy called "Passportgate" that might affect many matches in the Dutch Eredivisie soccer league. This situation could lead to the replay of as many as 133 games.
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"Passportgate" is an issue involving player eligibility or documentation.
It concerns the Dutch Eredivisie, the top professional soccer league in the Netherlands.
The controversy might affect the results of many past matches.
Up to 133 matches could be ordered to be played again.
This could impact the entire system of Dutch soccer leagues, not just the Eredivisie.
The situation is ongoing and decisions are yet to be finalized.
The issue highlights the importance of verifying player documents in sports.
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Iranian football officials did not attend a key meeting of Asian football leaders before the World Cup in Canada. There were concerns visa problems might affect the Iranian team’s travel for meetings and the tournament, but Iran plans to play its scheduled games in the United States.
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Iranian football federation representatives missed the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress in Vancouver.
Visa issues may have affected the Iranian delegation’s ability to travel to meetings and the World Cup.
The World Cup starts June 11 and is hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico with 48 teams.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Iran’s games will not be moved from the US despite the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
Iran’s team, known as Team Melli, is in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand, and Egypt.
Iran’s training camp is planned in Tucson, Arizona.
Iran’s World Cup matches will be played in California and Seattle.
An Iranian official said the team is preparing for proud and successful participation.
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AJ Dybantsa, a basketball player moving from college to the NBA draft, is upgrading his endorsement deal with Nike. He originally signed a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Nike in 2024, and now he is turning it into a professional contract with the brand.
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AJ Dybantsa is preparing to enter the NBA draft.
He had a NIL deal with Nike starting in 2024.
NIL deals allow college athletes to earn money from their name and image.
Dybantsa is upgrading this deal to a professional endorsement contract.
This new contract reflects his move from college sports to professional basketball.
Nike is the company sponsoring him.
The change signals a new phase in Dybantsa’s basketball career.
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Mathis Albert, a 16-year-old American soccer player, made his first appearance for Borussia Dortmund in a game against Freiburg. He became the youngest American to play in the German Bundesliga, breaking previous records held by other young American players.
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Mathis Albert made his Dortmund debut at 16 years, 11 months, and 5 days old.
He is the youngest American to play in the Bundesliga, breaking Giovanni Reyna’s previous record.
Albert was born in Greenville, South Carolina, and has a French father and a German-American mother, which gives him a European passport.
He previously played in the LA Galaxy youth system and attracted interest from top European clubs like Bayern Munich, Ajax, and Paris Saint-Germain.
Albert’s family moved to Germany in 2024 when his father took a job, allowing Albert to join Dortmund under FIFA rules.
He has played for the U.S. Under-17 and Under-19 national soccer teams.
Borussia Dortmund is known for developing young, skilled players like Albert, Christian Pulisic, and Cole Campbell.
Albert’s debut was celebrated by American soccer fans hopeful for a future American soccer superstar.
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FIFA changed the rules about yellow cards in the 2026 World Cup to reduce player suspensions during important games. Now, single yellow cards will be wiped clean after the group stage and again after the quarterfinals, letting more players participate in later matches.
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Single yellow cards will be cancelled twice: once after the group stage and again after the quarterfinals.
This change helps prevent players from missing key elimination games due to yellow card suspensions.
The 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams and an extra knockout round (round of 32).
Players start the knockout rounds without any yellow card penalties if they had only one card before.
A new amnesty also clears single yellow cards after the quarterfinals for players moving into the semifinals.
FIFA increased total funding for the 48 teams by 15%, now $871 million in total.
Preparation money per team was raised from $1.5 million to $2.5 million.
Qualification money per team increased from $9 million to $10 million.
The World Cup will be held in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
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FIFA has officially allowed the Afghan women's refugee soccer team, called Afghan Women United, to compete in international tournaments. Although they cannot join the 2027 Women’s World Cup, they may try to qualify for the 2028 Olympics.
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The Afghan Women United team consists of refugees who fled Taliban rule in Afghanistan.
FIFA changed its rules to recognize refugee teams like Afghan Women United for international play.
The team previously played in a tournament in Morocco alongside teams from Chad, Libya, and Tunisia.
More than 80 Afghan refugee players now live in countries like Australia, the U.S., and Europe.
The Taliban banned women’s sports after returning to power in 2021, forcing the team to stop competing.
The Afghanistan Football Federation faced abuse allegations and its president was banned for life by FIFA.
The Afghan Women United team are coached by Pauline Hamill and plan to play exhibition matches soon.
Human Rights Watch praised FIFA's decision as a stance against discrimination in sports.
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The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against FIFA’s decision not to punish Israel for allowing football clubs in West Bank settlements to compete in Israeli leagues. The PFA says this is unfair because the settlements are illegal under international law. Visa problems also caused some PFA representatives to miss the FIFA Congress in Canada.
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The PFA is challenging FIFA’s ruling that took no action against Israeli clubs in occupied West Bank settlements.
These settlements are considered illegal under international law according to the PFA.
FIFA cited unclear international law status of the West Bank as the reason for no sanctions.
The appeal to CAS was submitted on April 20, but CAS has not yet publicly responded.
Several Palestinian officials faced visa difficulties entering Canada for the FIFA Congress.
Visa issues were resolved for some PFA members after pressure, but others like the legal counsel did not get visas.
Similar visa problems reportedly affected Iran’s football officials.
Football in Gaza is severely damaged, with many facilities destroyed and leagues suspended, making it hard for Palestinian teams to play.
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UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett said his ego affected his performance in his loss to Justin Gaethje during their January fight for the interim lightweight title. Pimblett hopes to get another title shot and possibly a rematch with Gaethje in the future.
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Pimblett lost to Gaethje by points in a tough fight in Las Vegas.
This was Pimblett’s first loss in the UFC after winning nine fights in a row.
Pimblett said he wanted to knock Gaethje out and show his striking skills but ended up fighting recklessly.
Gaethje knocked Pimblett down twice and won the interim lightweight belt.
Pimblett plans to fight again at UFC 329 in July and is waiting for an opponent.
Benoit Saint-Denis is the likely opponent for Pimblett’s next fight.
Pimblett hopes Gaethje beats Ilia Topuria so they can have a rematch.
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