Japan and Australia, finalists in the Women’s Asian Cup, have called for equal prize money compared to the men’s tournament. They accuse the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) of ignoring previous requests for equal payments. The recent tournament had notable incidents, including Iranian players seeking asylum and South Korea's near-boycott over poor treatment.
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Japan won the Women’s Asian Cup final against Australia with a score of 1-0.
Over 74,000 fans attended the final, the largest crowd in the tournament's history.
The Women’s Asian Cup prize fund was $1.8 million, much less than the men’s prize fund of $14.8 million.
The event could potentially generate around $82.4 million in revenue, according to FIFPRO.
Two Iranian players sought asylum in Australia during the tournament.
Japan's coach Nils Nielsen was removed from his position shortly after winning the tournament, with the Japan Football Association citing contract expiration and a decision based on future goals.
South Korea's women's team considered a boycott over unequal treatment compared to the men's team.
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The 2026 County Championship cricket season is starting, involving 18 teams in the competition. Some teams are setting new expectations, like Derbyshire, who had a strong previous season, and others like Durham, aiming to bounce back after relegation.
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The County Championship features 18 cricket teams.
Derbyshire finished third in Division Two last season.
Derbyshire signed Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas and England's Shoaib Bashir for the new season.
Derbyshire batsman Matt Montgomery joined the team permanently.
Luis Reece from Derbyshire took the most wickets in Division Two last season.
Durham was relegated to Division Two after poor performance last year.
Durham’s coach, Ryan Campbell, signed a new two-year contract despite the team's relegation.
David Bedingham returns to Durham after injury and international duty interrupted his 2025 season.
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The New York Knicks face challenges as Jalen Brunson, a key player, may miss a game due to an ankle issue. The team is trying to avoid further losses during a tough time in the playoff race. In addition to Brunson, other players like Mitchell Robinson and Miles McBride are also unavailable due to injuries.
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Jalen Brunson is listed as questionable for a game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of right ankle soreness.
The Knicks have lost their last three games, putting pressure on their playoff position.
Brunson is a leading scorer and key decision-maker for the team.
The Knicks have been successful against teams with losing records, holding a 30-6 record against them.
Mitchell Robinson will not play as part of injury management; he often misses games due to injuries.
Miles McBride is out due to a pelvis issue, impacting the team's guard options.
Landry Shamet is available after recovering from an earlier injury.
The Knicks are focusing on maintaining their Eastern Conference seeding as the playoffs approach.
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A Premier League panel decided not to award a penalty to Manchester United's Amad Diallo during their game against Bournemouth. The incident involved a Bournemouth defender, but officials and the panel agreed that the contact was not enough to be considered a foul.
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The Premier League Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel reviewed the incident where Amad Diallo went down in the penalty area.
Both the referee and video assistant referee (VAR) agreed not to award a penalty.
This decision was made during a match between Manchester United and Bournemouth in March.
The referee, Stuart Attwell, and VAR, Craig Pawson, determined there was no clear error.
The KMI Panel had a split vote of 3:2 against awarding a penalty.
Manchester United was upset about this decision and mentioned they might file a complaint.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick was confused about the inconsistency with previous similar decisions.
Match analysts, including pundit Alan Shearer, thought a penalty should have been given.
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Manchester City teenager Mayzee Davies has returned to the Wales squad for World Cup qualifying matches after recovering from an injury. Goalkeeper Olivia Clark is missing due to injury, and Lucy Farrell-Shrouder earns her first call-up. Wales will play against Albania in the upcoming matches.
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Mayzee Davies, a 19-year-old, is back in the Wales squad after recovering from a knee injury.
Davies had been out for 11 months due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
Olivia Clark, who plays for Leicester City, is not in the squad because of an injury.
Lucy Farrell-Shrouder, on loan at Stoke City, is called up to the senior team for the first time.
Wales plays Albania at Wrexham's Stoke Cae Ras on April 14 and at Elbasan Arena on April 18.
Safia Middleton-Patel is likely to be the starting goalkeeper in Clark's absence.
The squad includes four uncapped players: Farrell-Shrouder, Poppy Soper, Annie Wilding, and Phoebie Poole.
Wales aims to finish first in their group to secure a better play-off path to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
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Alexander Isak, a Liverpool football player, will start training again after being out for over three months due to a leg fracture and ankle surgery. He is expected to join team practice on Thursday as Liverpool prepares for a match against Manchester City.
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Alexander Isak will return to Liverpool team training on Thursday.
He was sidelined for more than three months after fracturing his leg and undergoing ankle surgery.
Isak is a club record signing, joining Liverpool for £125 million from Newcastle United in September.
Before his injury, the 26-year-old Swedish striker made 16 appearances and scored three goals.
His injury occurred during a match against Tottenham, where he fractured his fibula.
Liverpool will play Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals this Saturday.
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NFL free agency included significant contract moves, with teams like the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs making headlines. The Ravens acquired Trey Hendrickson after backing out of a deal for Maxx Crosby. The Chiefs re-signed veteran Travis Kelce and brought in Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker.
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Trey Hendrickson signed a four-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens for $112 million.
The Ravens initially planned to trade for Maxx Crosby but backed out, possibly due to concerns about his health and the cost of draft picks.
Travis Kelce agreed to return to the Kansas City Chiefs on a three-year contract worth $12 million for one season.
Kenneth Walker, a Super Bowl MVP running back, joined the Chiefs with a three-year deal valued at $45 million.
The Chiefs have struggled with rushing plays and hope Walker can boost their offense.
The Indianapolis Colts signed Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million contract.
The Colts also secured wide receiver Alec Pierce with a four-year, $116 million deal, including a $60 million guarantee.
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The article discusses how Premier League clubs use academy players and the benefits and challenges of such practices. It highlights Manchester City and Chelsea as leaders in this area and explores changes affecting home-grown players due to rules like the Profit and Sustainability Rules and post-Brexit regulations.
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Max Dowman became the youngest goal scorer in Premier League history with a goal for Arsenal.
Manchester City used seven academy players in the 2025-26 season, the most in the league.
Chelsea's academy graduates played the most minutes, totaling 5,673 in the 2025-26 season.
Manchester United has consistently included at least one home-grown player in their matchday squad since 1937.
Post-Brexit rules require overseas players moving to England to be at least 18 years old and qualify through a points-based system.
The Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) mean home-grown players represent pure profit, influencing club strategies.
There's increased competition to sign young talent, pushing clubs to fast-track players from academies.
Changes in academy player roles include quicker promotions to first teams due to Brexit and economic factors.
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The article announces a weekly sports quiz by BBC Sport, highlighting various sports events from the past week. It includes tennis tournaments, management changes in sports teams, and World Cup qualifying events.
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The article is written by Joe Rindl, a BBC Sport journalist.
The quiz covers sports events from the past week.
Topics include tennis tournaments and World Cup qualifying matches.
About 15% of participants achieved full marks in the previous week's quiz.
The BBC offers dedicated pages for Football Quizzes and general Sports Quizzes.
Readers can sign up for notifications to receive the latest quizzes.
The article invites feedback on scores and thoughts from participants.
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BBC Sport experts discuss potential candidates for the Premier League player of the season award. Key players mentioned include Declan Rice of Arsenal and Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United. The award has not always gone to players from the league-winning team.
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The Premier League player of the season will be announced at the end of May.
Arsenal is leading in the title race, making their players strong contenders.
Declan Rice, an Arsenal midfielder, is noted for his assists and chance creation.
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes has contributed significantly to many goals.
The award does not always go to players from the league-winning team.
Previous award winners include Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Manchester City's players.
Other notable players include Arsenal defender Gabriel and Brentford's Igor Thiago.
Arsenal's Rice and Manchester United's Fernandes are favorites among BBC Sport experts.
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Anthony Barry, an English football coach, has progressed from playing in lower leagues to becoming Thomas Tuchel's assistant coach. Barry has worked with top teams like Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and national teams such as Portugal and Belgium. He is now preparing to assist Tuchel for the World Cup.
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Anthony Barry started his coaching career at Accrington Stanley after playing lower-league football.
He became a first-team coach at Chelsea in 2020 after impressing Frank Lampard.
Thomas Tuchel kept Barry on his coaching staff when Tuchel became Chelsea's coach in 2021.
Barry has worked as an assistant coach for the Belgium and Portugal national teams.
He is the only English coach in Tuchel's main backroom team.
Barry specializes in set-pieces, although he believes their importance isn’t heightened by current trends.
Barry has also joined Tuchel at Bayern Munich, and they have signed contracts until 2028.
He values team spirit, describing it as crucial for the national team's success.
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Clarke Reynolds, a blind marathon runner, plans to participate in the Brighton Marathon using smart glasses connected to volunteers who will guide him in real time. Reynolds, who creates braille art, previously completed the London Marathon with a physical guide. He aims to raise awareness about sight loss and is supported by a charity called Fight for Sight.
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Clarke Reynolds is a blind runner and art creator who uses braille in his works.
He plans to run the Brighton Marathon with the help of smart glasses and an app called Be My Eyes.
The app connects him to sighted volunteers worldwide who guide him during the race.
Reynolds completed the London Marathon with a physical guide three years ago.
He works with Fight for Sight, a charity funding sight loss research, as an ambassador.
The smart glasses have a camera that lets volunteers see what he sees and give directions in real time.
Over 100 volunteers from different countries are supporting him, including some from as far as Jordan.
There is a backup guide runner available in case the technology fails on race day.
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The Kansas City Chiefs, after a tough 2025 season, are preparing for a comeback. Chiefs GM Brett Veach showed discomfort when asked about the upcoming wedding of player Travis Kelce and singer Taylor Swift. The wedding has been reported to take place in June, possibly affecting team activities.
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The Kansas City Chiefs aim to recover from a disappointing 2025 season with key player changes and injury recoveries.
Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes is recovering from a torn ACL injury.
The team recently traded cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams.
Running back Kenneth Walker III, Super Bowl MVP, has joined the Chiefs.
Travis Kelce signed a new three-year contract with the Chiefs and plans to marry Taylor Swift.
Chiefs GM Brett Veach was uneasy discussing Kelce's wedding details.
Reports suggest the wedding is scheduled for June 13 in Rhode Island.
Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid expects Kelce to attend the team's minicamp despite his personal commitments.
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Tiger Woods received permission from a Florida judge to leave the U.S. for inpatient treatment due to charges related to driving under the influence. He decided not to participate as the U.S. captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup to focus on his health. Woods aims to recover privately and gain better access to necessary medical care outside the U.S.
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Tiger Woods can now travel abroad for treatment as allowed by a Florida judge.
He faces misdemeanor charges for DUI after a crash in Jupiter, Florida.
Woods's lawyer cited media scrutiny as a barrier to effective treatment in the U.S.
No alcohol was detected, but Woods refused a drug test and said he took prescription pills.
In 2017, Woods was also arrested for DUI and pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
Woods announced he is taking time away from golf to focus on his health.
Woods will not be the U.S. captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup.
The PGA of America supports his decision to prioritize health.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers plan to manage Shohei Ohtani carefully during the 2026 baseball season. After his elbow surgery in 2023, the team aims to ensure his health by providing more rest between his pitching starts.
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The Dodgers are aiming for their third consecutive World Series title.
Shohei Ohtani had surgery on his elbow in September 2023 and did not pitch in 2024.
He pitched 14 regular-season games in 2025.
The Dodgers will start Ohtani less frequently to keep him healthy.
He may have six days between pitching starts instead of the usual five.
Ohtani felt better physically during his first start of 2026 compared to last year.
The Dodgers have a strong pitching lineup to support Ohtani, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow.
Edwin Diaz has joined the team as a closer to reduce pressure on starters.
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Fernando Mendoza, expected to be the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, showcased his skills at Indiana's Pro Day. He completed nearly all of his passes in front of NFL scouts and emphasized his readiness and love for football, addressing concerns about hitting a "rookie wall." Mendoza led Indiana to a national championship and aims to be the best quarterback in the upcoming season.
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Fernando Mendoza is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Mendoza completed 53 out of 56 passes during Indiana's Pro Day, impressing scouts from all 32 NFL teams.
He addressed concerns about burnout and a "rookie wall," stating his love for football keeps him motivated.
Mendoza took a short break after the college championship before starting his training regimen.
He transferred to Indiana for one season and led the team to its first national championship.
During his college career, he threw for 3,525 yards and 41 touchdowns in one season, leading in both touchdowns and passing efficiency.
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On Wednesday, Kansas City Royals player Jonathan India hit a grand slam during the sixth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins. This home run triggered a prize known as the "Sonic Slam," where a randomly selected fan, Kevin Younger from Pittsburg, Kansas, won $25,000.
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Jonathan India is a second baseman for the Kansas City Royals.
He hit a grand slam in the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins.
The "Sonic Slam" awards $25,000 to a randomly selected fan if a grand slam occurs in the sixth inning.
Kevin Younger from Pittsburg, Kansas, won the $25,000 Sonic Slam prize.
The Royals won the game against the Twins with a score of 12-1.
The Royals had previously won their home opener against the Twins 3-1.
The "Sonic Slam" is part of a promotional sweepstakes for Royals fans.
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Sandy Alcantara, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins, delivered a standout performance by pitching a complete game shutout against the Chicago White Sox. Despite the Marlins' success early in the 2026 MLB season, attendance at their games has been low, with significantly fewer than expected fans present to witness Alcantara's achievement.
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Sandy Alcantara is a pitcher for the Miami Marlins.
He pitched a complete game shutout against the Chicago White Sox.
The Marlins won the game 10-0 at their home stadium, loanDepot Park.
Only 6,505 fans attended this game.
Alcantara's complete game is known as a "Maddux," named after Hall of Famer Greg Maddux, for being efficient and requiring fewer than 100 pitches.
Attendance was higher on the Marlins' Opening Day at 32,549.
By the end of that week, attendance had fallen below 7,000 for some games.
The Marlins are scheduled to play the New York Yankees next and Alcantara will pitch again against the Cincinnati Reds on April 7.
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On the recent episode of "Survivor," three players were eliminated in a major twist during the show’s 50th season. Host Jeff Probst said this twist was one of the biggest in the show's history, involving an endurance challenge that determined who stayed and who left.
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"Survivor" reached its 50th season with a starting lineup of 24 players, the most ever.
Three players were sent home in one night, the most ever on the show.
The episode began with 17 players merging on a single beach.
Ozzy Lusth, a five-time player, found an advantage letting him skip part of the competition.
Ozzy chose Rizo Velovic to accompany him to Exile Island.
The remaining 15 players split into three groups for an endurance challenge.
Colby Donaldson, Genevieve Mushaluk, and Kamilla Karthigesu were the three players eliminated.
There are now 14 players left, who will form the jury to decide the season's winner.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the 2026 NFL draft set to take place from April 23 to 25 in Pittsburgh. NFL analysts predict that the Steelers might choose Jordyn Tyson from Arizona State as a new wide receiver to complement Aaron Rodgers.
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The 2026 NFL draft will occur from April 23 through 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are considering players to strengthen their team for the 2026-27 season.
Analysts suggest the Steelers might pick Jordyn Tyson, a wide receiver from Arizona State, with the No. 21 pick.
The Steelers already have one set wide receiver, DK Metcalf.
Jordyn Tyson is noted for his potential to grow into a top wide receiver (WR1) in the NFL.
Tyson has improved his size and route running over the past two years.
His skills include good ball control and the ability to succeed in contested catches.
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