Rafaela Pimenta is the first female super agent in football. She represents top players and managers, like Erling Haaland and Arne Slot, and is featured in Forbes' '50 over 50' list for 2026. Pimenta advocates for more balanced power between football clubs and players in the transfer system.
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Rafaela Pimenta is a 53-year-old Brazilian football agent.
She is the only football-related person in Forbes' '50 over 50' list for 2026.
Pimenta represents notable clients, including Erling Haaland and Arne Slot.
She argues the current football transfer system gives clubs too much power.
The Court of Justice of the European Union found some FIFA transfer rules break EU laws.
FIFA has since adjusted these rules to better align with EU laws.
Pimenta believes football is becoming more business-focused, impacting player relationships.
Agents now handle complex legal, tax, and media tasks due to the business side of football.
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Justin Rose is leading the Farmers Insurance Open by six shots, aiming for his 13th PGA Tour win. He scored a strong four-under-par round at Torrey Pines and is ahead of American golfer Joel Dahmen. Rose has led from the start of the tournament.
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Justin Rose is leading the Farmers Insurance Open, six shots ahead.
Rose scored a four-under-par 68 in the third round.
He has a total score of 21-under for the tournament.
American Joel Dahmen is in second place, two shots clear of third.
Rose's lead is the largest at the tournament since 2008.
Rose's last win on the PGA Tour was in August at the FedEx St Jude Championship.
Brooks Koepka is tied for 61st in his first tournament back on the PGA Tour.
The best winning score in the tournament's history is 22 under.
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Real Madrid will face Rayo Vallecano in a La Liga match on Sunday. Real Madrid is looking to bounce back after a recent Champions League loss. The game will be available to watch live on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.
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Real Madrid is playing against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday.
The match will start at 8:00 AM ET.
You can watch the game live on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.
Real Madrid recently lost to Benfica in the Champions League.
Alvaro Arbeloa is managing Real Madrid.
Real Madrid is currently unbeaten in their last five league matches.
Barcelona is currently ahead of Real Madrid by one point in the league standings.
Rayo Vallecano is close to the relegation zone in the league.
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Team Great Britain is preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The team has strong athletes, including world champions and gold medallists, and hopes to win up to eight medals. Despite previous setbacks, UK Sport has increased funding for winter sports.
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Team GB will compete in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics starting in 2026.
The team includes world champions and athletes with podium finishes in major events.
Britain's past best Winter Olympics medal count is five, achieved in 2014 and 2018.
UK Sport predicts the team could win up to eight medals in 2026.
Funding for winter sports has increased from £22.2m to £25.5m over the Olympic cycle.
Athletes have been successful in recent competitions, earning medals in World Championships and World Cup events.
In past games, Team GB won two curling medals after setting a goal of three to seven.
UK Sport emphasizes the unpredictability and high-risk nature of winter sports.
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Carlos Alcaraz, ranked number one in the world, will face Novak Djokovic, ranked number four, in the Australian Open men’s singles final. The match is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, and will be broadcast on ESPN and available for live streaming on Fubo.
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Carlos Alcaraz is 22 years old and is ranked as the world number one tennis player.
Novak Djokovic, who is 38 years old, is aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title.
The match will take place on February 1, 2026, at 3:30 AM Eastern Time.
The Australian Open final will be shown on ESPN and can be streamed live on Fubo.
Alcaraz is attempting to complete a career Grand Slam in the finals.
Djokovic has a slight 5-4 head-to-head advantage over Alcaraz.
Fubo offers live streaming of television channels without the need for cable.
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The NBA has announced that Cooper Flagg, a 19-year-old rookie for the Dallas Mavericks, has become the youngest player in league history to record back-to-back 30-point double-doubles. Despite the Mavericks losing recent games, Flagg's performances have been outstanding, marking him as a strong contender for Rookie of the Year.
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The Dallas Mavericks recently lost 111–107 to the Houston Rockets.
Rookie Cooper Flagg scored 49 points against the Charlotte Hornets, a record for a teenager in one NBA game.
Flagg followed this with a performance of 34 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists against the Rockets.
Flagg is the youngest NBA player to achieve back-to-back 30-point double-doubles.
He is among the top candidates for the Rookie of the Year award.
Flagg's average stats are 19.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.
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Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike scored two goals against Newcastle in a match at Anfield, helping his team win 4-1. Ekitike, who previously attracted interest from Newcastle, has quickly made an impact at Liverpool, earning comparisons to former star Fernando Torres.
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Hugo Ekitike scored two goals for Liverpool against Newcastle in a 4-1 victory.
Newcastle initially took the lead with a goal by Anthony Gordon before Ekitike's equalizers.
Ekitike has scored 15 goals for Liverpool since joining the team.
Newcastle attempted to sign Ekitike three times, but he eventually joined Liverpool.
Ekitike's playing style and recent goals have drawn comparisons to former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres.
Ekitike and his teammate Florian Wirtz have combined for six goals in all competitions.
Ekitike became the youngest Liverpool player to reach double figures in a league season since Michael Owen in 2000-01.
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The Chicago Bulls are releasing player Jevon Carter after a three-team trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings. This move allows the Bulls to create space for acquiring Dario Saric from the Kings. Carter joined the Bulls in 2023 on a three-year, $19.5 million contract.
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The Bulls participated in a three-team trade with the Cavaliers and Kings.
Jevon Carter, a guard for the Bulls, is being released as a result.
Carter's release helps the Bulls make room for Dario Saric.
Carter signed with the Bulls in 2023 for $19.5 million over three years.
Carter played 130 games for the Bulls, averaging 4.8 points per game.
Dario Saric, now joining the Bulls, previously played for multiple NBA teams.
Saric started his career with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016.
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Luke Humphries won a tight match against Luke Woodhouse in the World Masters darts tournament, with a standout moment being his nine-dart finish. Several other players, including world champion Luke Littler and Danny Noppert, also advanced to the quarter-finals. Humphries will face Danny Noppert next, while Littler will play against Josh Rock.
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Luke Humphries achieved a nine-dart finish during his match against Luke Woodhouse.
Humphries won the match 4-3 to progress to the next round.
Luke Littler advanced to the quarter-finals after beating Ross Smith 4-1.
Littler's next opponent will be Josh Rock.
Danny Noppert, a Dutch player, defeated Stephen Bunting 4-0 and will play Humphries next.
Gian van Veen beat Nathan Aspinall 4-2 to move forward in the tournament.
Gerwyn Price came from two sets down to win against Jonny Clayton 4-3.
Chris Dobey also reached the quarter-finals after defeating Damon Heta 4-3.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have made a trade with the Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls involving three teams. The Cavaliers are getting Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder from the Kings, while the Bulls receive Dario Saric and two future draft picks. De’Andre Hunter, who played for the Cavaliers, will join the Kings as part of this trade.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers traded for Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder from the Sacramento Kings.
The Chicago Bulls acquired Dario Saric and two second-round draft picks as part of the three-team trade.
De’Andre Hunter will move from the Cavaliers to the Kings in the exchange.
This season, Keon Ellis played in 43 games, mainly from the bench, with an average of 5.6 points.
Dennis Schroder moved to the Cavaliers after playing for the Kings in 40 games this year.
Schroder is a veteran NBA player who has been with 11 different teams since 2013.
De’Andre Hunter averaged 14.0 points per game in 43 appearances for the Cavaliers this season.
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Josh Kelly won his first world title by defeating Bakhram Murtazaliev and becoming the IBF light-middleweight champion in Newcastle. The judges scored the match in Kelly's favor, and he celebrated with his trainer and the crowd. Kelly joins five other male world champions from the UK.
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Josh Kelly defeated Bakhram Murtazaliev to win the IBF light-middleweight title in Newcastle.
Kelly won by a majority decision, with two judges having him ahead and one scoring it a draw.
During the fight, both Kelly and Murtazaliev were knocked down, but some falls by Kelly were ruled as slips.
This victory makes Kelly Sunderland's first world champion and extends his win streak to eight.
Kelly's victory adds him to the list of six reigning male world boxing champions from the UK.
Elif Nur Turhan successfully defended her IBF lightweight title earlier the same night.
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Maxim Naumov, an American figure skater, is set to compete in the Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy. He aims to honor his late parents, who were also his coaches and passed away in an incident last year. Naumov seeks to achieve a medal in their memory.
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Maxim Naumov is an American figure skater competing in the Winter Olympics in Milan.
His primary reason for competing is to honor his parents, who died last year.
His parents, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, were professional figure skaters.
Both parents were part of a world championship pairs team in the 1990s.
The tragic incident that led to their deaths involved an American Airlines flight, which resulted in 67 fatalities.
Naumov wants people to remember the hard work and legacy of his parents.
His goal is to win a medal, fulfilling his parents' dream of seeing him compete on a global stage.
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Chelsea, under new manager Liam Rosenior, achieved a comeback victory against West Ham in a Premier League match. After being two goals down at halftime, Chelsea made crucial player changes that helped them win 3-2, marking their fourth league win in a row.
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Liam Rosenior is Chelsea's new manager, starting in January.
Chelsea was losing 2-0 at halftime against West Ham.
Rosenior made three changes at halftime, which helped the team recover.
Substitutes Marc Cucurella and Joao Pedro each scored a goal.
Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
The win was Chelsea's fourth consecutive league victory.
Rosenior emphasized the team's mentality and resilience in the comeback.
This match moved Chelsea into the top four of the league standings.
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Dillon Brooks called LeBron James the "most overrated" player in the NBA during a livestream conversation. Brooks and James have a known rivalry, with Brooks often commenting on James's performance. Brooks suggested that James's influence in the league might be waning as new players emerge.
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Dillon Brooks expressed his opinion that LeBron James is the "most overrated" player in the NBA.
Brooks made these comments during a livestream with online personality Rangesh "N3on" Mutama.
Brooks and James have had multiple on-court confrontations.
Brooks acknowledged James as a legend but insisted he will always compete fiercely against him.
Brooks implied that other players, like Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, could become the new faces of the NBA.
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Everton manager David Moyes was given a yellow card for running onto the pitch to celebrate a late goal during a match against Brighton. Moyes criticized the rule that led to his booking, comparing it to past celebrations in football's history. He expressed that such restrictions dampen the joy of the game.
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David Moyes, Everton's manager, was booked for celebrating a late equalizer on the pitch.
The incident occurred after Everton's Beto scored a goal in the 97th minute.
Moyes compared his celebration to historic football moments, noting past celebrations faced no penalties.
Current rules in football penalize managers for leaving their technical area during a match.
Moyes stated his willingness to celebrate similarly in the future, despite potential penalties.
Other managers have faced penalties, such as bans, for celebrating outside their technical area.
Moyes is 63 years old, and this game against Brighton resulted in a 1-1 draw.
The incident has sparked discussions on how such rules affect the enjoyment of the sport.
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The article discusses an NCAA college basketball game between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Saint Mary's Gaels. The game is set for January 31, 2026, at the McCarthey Athletic Center, and will be broadcast on ESPN and streamed on Fubo.
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The game will take place on January 31, 2026, at 10:30 PM ET.
Gonzaga won their last game against San Francisco with a 68-66 score.
Saint Mary's previously defeated Portland 75-69.
Gonzaga's Jalen Worley scored 19 points in their last game.
Saint Mary's Paulius Murauskas leads the West Coast Conference with 19.3 points per game.
The game will be shown on ESPN and streamed live on Fubo.
Gonzaga leads the all-time series against Saint Mary's with 81 wins to 36 losses.
Graham Ike, a Gonzaga player, is expected to return after missing three games.
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The Seattle Kraken will play against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The game will be available to watch live on several TV channels and can be streamed online.
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Seattle Kraken has a record of 25 wins, 19 losses, and 9 ties, totaling 59 points.
Vegas Golden Knights have a record of 25 wins, 14 losses, and 14 ties, totaling 64 points.
The game begins at 10:00 PM Eastern Time.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, KMCC-Vegas 34, KING 5-Seattle, KONG-Seattle.
Shane Wright scored two goals in the Kraken's recent win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Golden Knights recently lost to the Dallas Stars in a shootout.
The teams have played once this season, with Seattle winning 2-1 in overtime.
The game can be live-streamed on Fubo, with a free trial available.
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The upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, will see thousands of athletes competing. Norway is predicted to win the most gold medals, while the United States is expected to excel in figure skating. The top countries likely to lead in medal counts are Norway, the USA, Germany, and Canada.
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The Winter Olympics will take place in Milan, Italy.
Norway has a 61% chance of winning the most gold medals at the Olympics.
The United States is expected to perform strongly in figure skating.
Top competitors include Norway, the USA, Germany, and Canada.
Norway is favored in skiing events, particularly cross-country skiing.
The Games will last 17 days, with athletes from all over the world participating.
Italy and Sweden are also expected to perform well.
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Luis Arraez has signed a one-year contract worth $12 million with the San Francisco Giants. Previously with the San Diego Padres, he aims to continue his successful career in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a second baseman for the Giants.
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Luis Arraez agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants.
Arraez previously played for the San Diego Padres and will now play for a division rival.
He plans to play second base for the Giants, a position he only played 14 times in 2025.
Arraez has won three batting titles during his career with different teams.
No player in MLB history has won a batting title with four different teams.
Last year, Arraez had a .292 batting average and stole 11 bases.
Arraez had the lowest strikeout rate in the league, striking out only 21 times in 675 plate appearances.
He is known for his effectiveness against right-handed pitchers.
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DraftKings is offering a special promotion tied to the UFC 325 event happening in Australia. By placing a $5 bet with DraftKings, people have a chance to get $300 in bonus bets. The main fight of UFC 325 features Alexander Volkanovski versus Diego Lopes.
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DraftKings has a promo for UFC 325 where betting $5 can earn you $300 in bonus bets.
The UFC 325 event takes place in Australia and is headlined by the Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes fight.
Events start at 5:15 p.m. EDT with the Aaron Tau vs. Namsrai Batbayer fight.
Volkanovski previously beat Lopes in UFC 314 in April 2025.
To participate, you must place a bet with odds of at least -500.
Various betting options and pre-made parlays are available, like Volkanovski winning by KO/TKO/DQ.
The bonus bets expire after seven days if not used.
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