At the 76th FIFA Congress, Palestinian Football Association (PFA) President Jibril Rajoub refused to stand next to Israel Football Association (IFA) Vice-President Basim Sheikh Suliman. FIFA President Gianni Infantino tried to bring them together for a handshake, but Rajoub declined, citing ongoing political and human rights tensions related to Israeli activities in the West Bank.
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Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, refused to stand near Basim Sheikh Suliman, Israel FA Vice-President, at the FIFA Congress.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino asked Rajoub to come closer to Suliman and tried to encourage a handshake.
Rajoub declined, with Palestinian FA Vice President Susan Shalabi stating Rajoub would not shake hands with someone representing what they see as Israeli "fascism and genocide."
Israel denies committing genocide in Gaza.
Rajoub used his speech to urge Israeli clubs not to play in West Bank settlements, considered disputed territory by Palestinians.
The Palestinian FA has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against FIFA’s refusal to punish Israeli clubs playing in West Bank settlements.
FIFA decided not to sanction the Israel Football Association or Israeli clubs, citing unclear legal status of the West Bank.
Infantino said they should work together despite complex political issues to bring hope to children through football.
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Luke Littler won his fifth Premier League Darts night, returning to the top of the league table. He beat Luke Humphries 6-5 in a close final in Aberdeen, with both players secured for the season-ending play-offs in London.
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Luke Littler is the current world number one in darts.
Littler won the Premier League Darts night in Aberdeen, his fifth win this season.
He defeated Luke Humphries 6-5 in the final after a close match.
Both Littler and Humphries have qualified for the play-offs at the O2 Arena in London on 28 May.
Littler’s scoring average in the final was 104.11, while Humphries had 103.10.
The Premier League Darts season runs for 16 weeks followed by play-offs.
Players earn points based on wins in quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals each night.
The top four players after the league stage advance to the play-offs, with the winner decided by a longer final match.
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Max Verstappen said the recent Formula 1 rule changes only make a small difference to the problems drivers have with the new cars. Other drivers like George Russell and Lando Norris think the changes are good and a step in the right direction. The updates aim to make qualifying faster and reduce big speed differences between cars during races by adjusting how the hybrid engines use electrical power.
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The new F1 rule changes try to make qualifying more about speed and less about strategy with battery use.
The changes also try to reduce speed differences when some cars use full electric power and others are charging their batteries.
Verstappen called the changes "a tickle," meaning small and not enough to fix the main issues.
Other drivers, like George Russell and Lando Norris, viewed the changes positively but want more improvements.
The current engines use about half internal combustion and half electrical power, requiring careful energy management.
Future fixes may include allowing more fuel flow to improve engine power, but this needs approval and can’t be done before next year.
Some people want a return to older, simpler engines without hybrid systems, but engine makers oppose this idea.
Verstappen has not decided if he will continue racing given the current car designs and rules.
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The New York Knicks set a new NBA playoff record by leading the Atlanta Hawks by 47 points at halftime. This is the largest halftime lead ever recorded in NBA playoff history.
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The Knicks played against the Hawks in an NBA playoff game.
They had a 47-point lead at halftime.
This lead is the biggest ever in NBA playoff history.
The game took place on a Thursday night.
The record highlights the Knicks' strong performance in the first half.
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Dyson Daniels from Atlanta and Mitchell Robinson from New York were both thrown out of a playoff basketball game after they got into a fight. The fight happened during Game 6 of the Hawks versus Knicks series.
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Dyson Daniels plays for the Atlanta Hawks.
Mitchell Robinson plays for the New York Knicks.
Both players were ejected from the game for fighting.
The incident happened during Game 6 of their playoff series.
Both teams received technical fouls related to the fight.
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LIV Golf is a new golf event that has caused a lot of discussions in the golf world. People are asking what will happen next and how the main golf tour, called the PGA Tour, will react.
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LIV Golf is a new golf series attracting attention.
It competes with the PGA Tour, which is the main golf organization.
The future plans and impact of LIV Golf are unclear.
Golf fans and players are curious about possible changes.
The article discusses how the PGA Tour might respond to LIV Golf.
There is uncertainty about what these developments mean for professional golf.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors, taking a 3-2 lead in their NBA playoff series. Former Raptors player Danny Green warned that Toronto would win Game 6 at home and even the series, saying Cleveland needs their star players to perform well late in the game.
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Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 5 with a score of 125-120 to lead the series 3-2.
Evan Mobley, a key player for Cleveland, scored 23 points and made important 3-pointers in the fourth quarter.
Danny Green, who won a championship with Toronto before, predicted the Raptors would win Game 6 and force a Game 7.
Green said the Cavaliers risk losing if stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden do not perform well late in the game.
In Game 5, Dennis Schröder scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to help Cleveland win.
Mitchell and Harden scored very few points in the final quarter of Game 5.
Toronto’s Brandon Ingram is injured with a heel issue, and Scottie Barnes has a quad injury, but both might play in Game 6.
Game 6 will be played in Toronto, where the Raptors have home crowd support in this do-or-die game.
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The Seattle Seahawks football team is up for sale after the death of its owner, Paul Allen. Several buyers, including Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and former Apple CEO Tim Cook, are interested in the team, which could sell for $8 billion to $10 billion.
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The Seahawks were put up for sale on February 18, following their Super Bowl win.
Owner Paul Allen wanted his assets sold and donated to charity.
Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook are two of at least four potential buyers.
Tim Cook recently announced he will step down as Apple CEO and take a board role.
Zuckerberg’s net worth is about $206 billion, Cook’s is about $2.9 billion.
The Seahawks are valued at $6.7 billion, making them the 14th most valuable NFL team.
The team earned $624 million in revenue and $143 million in operating profit last season.
Any sale requires approval by at least 75% of other NFL team owners.
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Makai Lemon, a wide receiver from USC, was picked by the Philadelphia Eagles as the 20th overall pick in the NFL Draft. He will wear jersey number 9 this season, a number that belonged to former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, who led the team to a Super Bowl win.
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Makai Lemon played college football at USC with 137 catches, 2,008 yards, and 14 touchdowns over three seasons.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Makai Lemon as their 20th pick in the NFL Draft.
Lemon will wear jersey number 9 for the Eagles, paying respect to Nick Foles who previously wore that number.
Lemon’s college number 6 is already worn by teammate DeVonta Smith, so Lemon chose a different number.
Nick Foles played for the Eagles from 2012-2014 and 2017-2018 and led them to their first Super Bowl win in 2018.
Lemon signed a rookie contract valued at about $20.8 million, including a signing bonus over $11.5 million.
Fans hope Lemon can contribute strongly to the team’s receiving group and meet high expectations.
The Eagles are considering trades involving veteran receiver A.J. Brown ahead of the new season.
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The Seattle Seahawks picked running back Jadarian Price from Notre Dame with their first pick, number 32, in the 2026 NFL draft. NFL analyst Rob Rang praised Price as the best Seahawks pick and said he fits well with the team’s new playing style.
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The Seahawks had the 32nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
They selected Jadarian Price, a running back from Notre Dame.
Price was praised for being an instinctive runner who fits the Seahawks’ wide-zone offense.
The Seahawks gave an overall grade of "B" for their draft class by analyst Rob Rang.
Seattle needed a running back after their previous player Kenneth Walker III joined another team.
The team also picked safety Bud Clark and cornerback Julian Neal later in the draft.
Price was chosen ahead of a more talked-about Notre Dame player, Jeremiyah Love.
The NFL draft analysis said it will take about three years to fully judge how well teams did.
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The Buffalo Bills, led by first-year head coach Joe Brady, received high praise for their picks in the 2026 NFL draft. NFL draft expert Rob Rang gave the Bills an "A" grade for their smart trades and selections that fit Brady’s team-building plan.
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The 2026 NFL draft has finished, with all 32 teams making their picks over three days.
Joe Brady is in his first year as head coach of the Buffalo Bills.
The Bills traded down twice, giving up their first-round pick to get more selections later in the draft.
Expert Rob Rang gave the Bills an "A" grade for their draft moves.
The Bills picked edge rusher T.J. Parker, a player expected to have strong potential.
Other notable picks include cornerback Davison Igbinosun, offensive tackle Jude Bowry, and linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr.
The expert praised Brady for making smart and creative choices to reshape the team.
It may take up to three years to see the full impact of these draft choices on the teams.
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Bennett Stirtz, a point guard from Iowa, improved his chances of joining the NBA after performing well in the NCAA March Madness tournament. ESPN predicts that the Detroit Pistons will pick him 21st overall in the upcoming NBA draft due to his shooting skills and experience.
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Bennett Stirtz helped Iowa reach the Elite Eight round in the NCAA tournament.
His three-point shooting percentage was 35.8% during the tournament.
ESPN analyst Jeremy Woo projects that the Detroit Pistons will draft Stirtz at number 21.
The Pistons need better shooting to support their star player, Cade Cunningham.
Stirtz is seen as a mature, versatile player who can add scoring and spacing for the Pistons’ second team.
He will enter the NBA at age 23, giving him more experience than many younger draftees.
Stirtz’s skills might have placed him even higher in the draft if the guard class was not so strong.
His ability to perform well under pressure was a key factor in boosting his draft prospects.
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Rajon Rondo retired from playing basketball in 2024 after a 16-year career. He began coaching with the Milwaukee Bucks and has already interviewed for a head coaching job with the New Orleans Pelicans. Rondo is seen as a strong coaching candidate because of his experience as a player and mentor.
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Rajon Rondo played 16 years in the NBA for nine teams.
He officially retired from playing in 2024.
Rondo started coaching as a guest coach with the Milwaukee Bucks under Doc Rivers.
He had a head coaching interview with the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Pelicans consider him a strong candidate despite no formal coaching experience.
Rondo has learned from successful mentors and believes he is ready to coach.
He focused on developing young players like Rollins while coaching with the Bucks.
Rollins improved his scoring from 6.2 to 17.5 points per game with Rondo’s help.
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The Cleveland Browns have multiple quarterbacks competing for the starting job, including Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, Dillon Gabriel, and Taylen Green. A new ESPN mock draft suggests the Browns may look for another quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft because the team’s quarterback situation remains uncertain.
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Shedeur Sanders was a Pro Bowl player last year and started at quarterback for the Browns.
Deshaun Watson is currently favored to be the Browns’ starting quarterback.
Dillon Gabriel was drafted before Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Taylen Green was recently drafted by the Browns and the team is excited about him.
The 2027 NFL Draft is expected to have many strong quarterback prospects.
ESPN’s mock draft predicts the Browns might draft another quarterback in 2027 if current players do not secure the starting position.
The Browns have selected multiple quarterbacks in the last two drafts but still may seek a franchise quarterback.
The team is actively searching for a reliable starting quarterback to improve their offense.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are excited about adding new players after missing the playoffs in 2025. Star tight end Travis Kelce praised second-round draft pick Mason Thomas, an edge rusher from Oklahoma, for his athletic skill and potential to improve the team's defense.
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The Chiefs missed the NFL playoffs in 2025 for the first time since 2014.
They selected two players in the first round of the 2026 draft: Mansoor Delane (cornerback) and Peter Woods (defensive tackle).
Mason Thomas, picked in the second round, is an edge rusher known for speed and power.
Kelce described Thomas as very athletic and exciting, expecting him to pressure opposing quarterbacks.
The Chiefs previously relied on players like Chris Jones and George Karlaftis to get sacks.
Thomas played 42 games at Oklahoma, with 17 sacks and several tackles stopping runners behind the line of scrimmage.
The Chiefs had 35 sacks in the 2025 season, with Jones leading at seven sacks and Karlaftis with six.
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The New York Jets have named Geno Smith as their starting quarterback for the 2026 NFL season after a difficult period without playoff appearances. Fans hope that college quarterback Dante Moore, who returned to school in 2026, could be the Jets' future starting quarterback in the 2027 draft.
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The Jets have not made the playoffs for 15 years.
Aaron Rodgers, a future Hall of Famer, played for the Jets but did not improve the team.
Geno Smith, who was with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, is the Jets’ starter in 2026.
Jets fans are already looking forward to the 2027 NFL Draft for new talent.
Dante Moore, a college quarterback at Oregon, returned to school in 2026 instead of entering the draft.
ESPN analysts see the 2027 draft as a great opportunity for the Jets to pick a young quarterback.
Moore is known for smooth play but needs to improve handling pressure and maintaining accuracy.
The Jets added skill position players in the recent draft to strengthen their team.
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The NBA gave the Hustle Award this offseason to Moussa Diabaté of the Charlotte Hornets. Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors was a finalist but did not win this year.
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The NBA Hustle Award honors players who make important effort plays that may not show up in regular stats but help their teams succeed.
Moussa Diabaté, a 24-year-old forward/center from France, won the award for his work with the Hornets after joining them in 2024.
Diabaté averaged 7.9 points and 8.7 rebounds in 26 minutes per game last season.
The Hornets had a strong season, including a good winning streak and a play-in tournament win, but did not reach the playoffs.
Draymond Green won the Hustle Award last season and aimed to win it again this year.
Marcus Smart has won the Hustle Award three times, including the last two before this season, and now plays for the Lakers.
Other finalists included Dyson Daniels (Hawks), Cedric Coward (Grizzlies), and Josh Hart (Knicks).
There is speculation about possible trades involving Draymond Green and other star players like Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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LIV Golf, a Saudi-backed rival golf league, may lose funding after 2026, causing uncertainty for its players. Some LIV players want to return to the PGA Tour, but the PGA Tour might make them qualify again or face other obstacles. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith argues that these players should not be punished for leaving the PGA Tour.
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LIV Golf is funded mainly by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which plans to stop supporting the league after 2026.
LIV Golf has spent billions to attract top golf players with guaranteed contracts and big bonuses.
Some LIV players and their agents are contacting the PGA Tour and DP World Tour about coming back.
The PGA Tour may not continue its "Returning Member Program," forcing returning players to requalify through tournaments like Q-School.
Players involved in lawsuits or who never had PGA status may find it even harder to return.
Stephen A. Smith said players left the PGA Tour because they wanted better treatment and pay.
LIV Golf was created due to player dissatisfaction with the PGA Tour’s control and earning limits.
The PGA Tour has suspended players who left for LIV Golf and is making it difficult for them to return.
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The Miami Dolphins are not expected to compete for a playoff spot soon but have signed quarterback Malik Willis to a three-year contract. In the 2025 NFL Draft, they might choose a top wide receiver prospect to improve their team, especially after losing key receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
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The Dolphins signed quarterback Malik Willis for three years, paying $67.5 million.
Miami is not currently seen as a strong playoff contender.
The team is thinking ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft, where they could pick a top prospect.
The 2025 quarterback class includes players like Arch Manning and Dante Moore.
ESPN’s mock draft suggests Miami might select a wide receiver instead of a quarterback.
Miami lost star wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle recently.
A top wide receiver prospect, such as Smith, is described as having great size, speed, and catch strength.
Adding a top receiver could help improve the Dolphins’ offense, which has been weak in that position.
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ESPN released a mock draft predicting that Arch Manning, a talented college quarterback, will be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. The Arizona Cardinals are expected to select him, continuing their recent history of choosing top quarterbacks.
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Arch Manning plays college football for the Texas Longhorns.
He is expected to be the first pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Manning is described as a strong, dual-threat quarterback who can both pass and run well.
ESPN’s mock draft predicts the Arizona Cardinals will pick Manning.
The Cardinals currently have quarterback Jeremiyah Love and picked Carson Beck, another young QB, in 2026.
Arizona previously picked quarterback Josh Rosen in 2018 and Kyler Murray in 2019 with top draft picks.
The Cardinals have a history of choosing top quarterbacks in recent drafts.
Manning’s size is 6 feet 4 inches and 219 pounds.
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