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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca criticized how the focus on a controversial winning goal by Erling Haaland overshadowed his team’s strong performance at Manchester United. The goal was allowed after a video review (VAR), but referees later admitted mistakes were made in the decision process.
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Manchester City won 1-0 at Manchester United with a goal by Erling Haaland.
The goal was initially disallowed for offside but given after a VAR review.
VAR missed an offside by Enzo Fernandez, who interfered with the play before Haaland scored.
Referees admitted the error and said they were disappointed by the decision.
Phil Foden of Manchester City was sent off (given a red card) early in the match.
Maresca said the team played most of the game with 10 players but still performed well.
Maresca referenced past VAR decisions that went against Manchester City without apology.
The referees’ group and former referee Howard Webb have acknowledged problems with the VAR call.
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Cavan Sullivan is a young American soccer player showing impressive skills and achievements in Major League Soccer (MLS) before his 17th birthday. Despite his success, there is caution in the soccer community because past young stars with big potential did not always meet high expectations.
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Cavan Sullivan is almost 17 years old and has made significant contributions in MLS and the Leagues Cup.
He broke Freddy Adu’s record as the youngest MLS debutant at 14 years and 293 days old.
Sullivan has scored six goals and made five assists in his last eight matches.
Advanced stats suggest Sullivan is having the best MLS season ever by a teenager, better than Alphonso Davies.
Sullivan is considered the second-best American player in MLS currently.
There is skepticism in the U.S. soccer community because many previous young talents like Bobby Convey, Jozy Altidore, and Julian Green did not become superstars.
Some past players had good careers, but most did not reach the projected stardom despite early promise.
The article compares Sullivan’s rise with past hopefuls who struggled with injuries or inconsistent performance.
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Aly Raisman, an Olympic gymnast, talks about how years of intense training hurt her body and how she now focuses on taking care of herself. She encourages women and others to listen to their bodies, speak up about health issues, and seek support when needed.
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Raisman trained up to seven hours a day, six days a week, during her gymnastics career.
She struggled with burnout and anxiety caused by pushing her body too hard.
Raisman says it is important to rest because if you don’t, your body will force you to stop later.
She revealed she was assaulted by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar and supports survivors speaking out.
Raisman hears from many people who suffered abuse in silence and believes one abuse is too many.
She now advocates for women to speak up about their health problems, such as painful periods.
Raisman recognizes that doctors are often overworked, which can affect healthcare quality.
She advises people to bring someone they trust to medical appointments for support.
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Before a recent soccer match, some Real Madrid players hid or removed T-shirts that showed support for Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa facing a migrant crisis. The T-shirts said "We are all Ceutans" to show solidarity with people affected by the crisis.
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Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Ibrahima Konate rolled up or removed T-shirts with the message supporting Ceuta before the match against Elche.
The T-shirts said "Todos somos caballas," meaning "We are all Ceutans," referring to the Spanish city Ceuta.
Ceuta is located on the North African coast, next to Morocco, separated from mainland Spain by the Strait of Gibraltar.
Ceuta experienced a major migrant crisis in late July when about 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco, with at least 100 dying during the crossing.
Around 5,000 migrants remain in poor conditions in Ceuta, causing local tensions and unrest.
Real Madrid previously showed support for Ceuta during a Champions League game with a tribute in the stadium.
Other La Liga players wore the T-shirts fully, and Barcelona players did not join the support campaign.
Real Madrid won the match 3-2, with Mbappe scoring and Vinicius playing from the start.
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The article looks at the history of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) since it started in the 2002-03 season. It highlights some of the best and most valuable players in the game’s history, focusing on those who gave the most points for their cost, including famous stars and surprising bargains.
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Fantasy Premier League began in the 2002-03 season and has millions of players worldwide.
The game involves picking teams and scoring points based on real football player performances.
Famous top scorers include Thierry Henry, Frank Lampard, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Mo Salah.
Mo Salah is the only player to top 300 points in a season, achieving this twice.
The article focuses on players who gave the best value, not just the highest point totals.
Harry Kane was a cheap pick at £5m in 2014-15 before scoring 21 league goals that season.
Charlie Adam was a budget player who scored points through penalties and set pieces at Blackpool.
The article ranks the top 10 all-time Fantasy Premier League icons based on stats and value.
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The Minnesota Lynx basketball team is having a successful 2026 season, leading the WNBA with a strong record. They are focused on winning the championship after recent playoff losses, and players like Natasha Howard, who returned this year, feel motivated to prove they can win it all.
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The Minnesota Lynx won the WNBA title in 2017, their fourth championship.
In 2024, the Lynx lost the finals to the New York Liberty in a controversial game with disputed refereeing.
In 2025, the Lynx were the top seed but lost early in the playoffs when star player Napheesa Collier got injured.
Natasha Howard, who was part of the 2017 championship team, rejoined the Lynx in 2026 and is an All-Star player this season.
The Lynx currently have a 31-9 record and are leading the WNBA heading into the final games of the regular season.
The team wants to overcome the idea that they perform well in the regular season but struggle in the playoffs.
The Lynx believe they have what it takes to win the championship again despite challenges like injuries.
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Thousands of athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, are staying in temporary container huts due to a shortage of regular beds. These containers, meant to be used later for disaster relief, have drawn complaints about being too small and having leaking pipes, especially affecting very tall athletes.
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Around 2,000 athletes live in wooden container huts designed for reuse as disaster shelters.
Some athletes over 2 meters tall cannot fully stretch out on the container beds.
There have been reports of leaking pipes, soaked floors, and water leakage due to heavy rain and flooding.
More than 17,000 athletes and officials are attending, exceeding the initial estimate of 15,000.
Organizers have also used an Italian cruise ship and hotels to house participants.
India built replica huts so their athletes could get used to the unusual accommodation.
Some athletes’ officials and coaches stay separately in hotels or Airbnb rentals.
Organizers claim all registered athletes and officials have been provided with suitable places to stay.
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Formula 1 will have 10 sprint races in its 2027 season, up from the current six. New sprint events will take place in Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Monaco, and Abu Dhabi, alongside existing sprints in Canada, Britain, Italy, Brazil, and Qatar.
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Sprint races are shorter races held on Saturdays, with an extra qualifying session on Fridays.
The 2027 season starts in Bahrain from March 12-14, followed by Saudi Arabia a week later.
Some races in the Middle East might be uncertain due to ongoing conflicts in the region.
Portugal and Turkey will return to the F1 calendar in 2027 after several years away.
Sprint races attract more fans by offering racing action across three days instead of two.
Monaco will hold a sprint race for the first time, even though overtaking there is very difficult.
The 2027 season will have 24 grand prix races across five continents.
Pre-season testing for 2027 is scheduled in Bahrain from February 24-27.
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Girls flag football is the fastest-growing high school sport in the U.S., with over 102,000 players in 2025-26. The sport has grown from being offered in 12 states in 2024 to 23 states plus Washington, D.C., and is supported by the NFL and upcoming Olympic inclusion.
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Girls flag football participation increased by 551% over four years.
More than 3,990 schools had girls flag football players in 2025-26.
The NFL has invested millions to support high school girls flag football programs.
Flag football will be part of the 2028 Olympics.
At least 40 colleges offer girls flag football as a varsity sport.
Some traditional girls sports like lacrosse, softball, and track have seen declines where flag football is growing.
Girls varsity wrestling is also rapidly increasing, with all 50 states reporting participation and 40 holding championships.
Girls flag football is seen as a safer and more accessible version of American football.
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Jana Fernandez, a defender for London City Lionesses, has signed a new contract extending her stay until 2029. She joined the club from Barcelona a year ago and has been a key player, playing in every match last season.
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Jana Fernandez is 24 years old and plays as a defender for London City Lionesses.
She joined London City in August 2025 from Barcelona.
Fernandez has signed a new contract to stay with London City until 2029.
She played in every Women’s Super League match for London City last season.
London City finished sixth in their first season in the top Women’s Super League.
Fans voted Fernandez as the club’s player of the season last year.
Before moving to England, Fernandez won five league titles, three Champions League titles, and three Copa de la Reina trophies with Barcelona.
Fernandez was part of Spain’s national team that finished second to England in Euro 2025.
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Tiger Woods has returned to the golf practice range for the first time since his car crash six months ago. He showed he can still hit most shots but has not played in any major tournaments since 2024, following injuries and surgeries.
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Tiger Woods was seen hitting golf balls at Liberty National in New Jersey ahead of a charity event.
The charity event supports his TGR Foundation.
Woods said he "can hit pretty much anything" during a golf clinic.
He was in a car crash in Florida six months ago and had to exit his Land Rover through the passenger door.
Woods accepted a five-year driver's license suspension and a $1,000 fine after a reckless driving charge related to the crash.
He has not played competitively since 2024 due to injuries, including a ruptured Achilles tendon and back surgery.
Woods announced he was stepping away from golf to focus on treatment and his health after the crash.
His recent years have included several personal and legal difficulties related to driving incidents.
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Henry Pollock, a key rugby player for Northampton Saints, has not yet signed a new contract despite talks being close. Fans and club officials express mixed feelings about the delay, but many support Pollock and hope he stays with the team.
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Henry Pollock is in contract talks with Northampton Saints but has not signed a renewal yet.
Reports say the deal could be around £400,000 per year, but Pollock remains open to other offers.
Pollock's agent, Eddie Hearn, has made the contract discussions more public than usual.
Northampton Saints fans generally like Pollock and see him as an important part of the team.
Some fans are frustrated by the ongoing contract talks and want a clear decision soon.
The club’s performance and fan attendance remain strong regardless of Pollock’s contract status.
Pollock’s presence has attracted new supporters and attention to rugby at Northampton.
Fans acknowledge rugby players face risks and short careers and need to negotiate good contracts.
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Under manager Michael Carrick, Manchester United perform better when they have less possession of the ball, winning more games on average when they hold below 50% possession. The team excels in counter-attacking and playing quickly on the break, but struggles to control games when they have more of the ball. Carrick has emphasized a direct and exciting style of play that fits the strengths of key players like Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford.
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Manchester United average 1.5 points per game when holding more than 50% possession under Michael Carrick.
The team averages 2.6 points per game when they have less than 50% possession.
When holding 45% possession or less, United have won 10 out of their last 10 games.
United are better at counter-attacking and exploiting space when they don’t have the ball much.
Carrick’s style focuses on dynamic, direct attacks with quick passes and forward runs.
Key players like Bruno Fernandes have freedom to attack and create chances, helping set records for assists.
United struggle to break down teams that defend deeply and keep a low defensive block.
Former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also faced the challenge of balancing quick counter-attacks with controlling possession.
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A 102-year-old Navy veteran was invited to sing "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch at a Milwaukee Brewers baseball game. This moment was shared by David Muir as a touching tribute to the veteran.
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The event took place during a Milwaukee Brewers baseball game.
A 102-year-old Navy veteran sang "God Bless America."
The performance occurred during the seventh-inning stretch, a traditional break in baseball games.
David Muir, a news anchor, shared the video of this moment.
The veteran is a World War II Navy veteran.
The moment was intended as a tribute to the veteran's service and age.
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Arch Manning, a well-known college football player, laughed at an AI-created video showing coach Steve Sarkisian hitting reporter Holly Rowe. After the incident, Manning apologized for his reaction.
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Arch Manning is a famous college football player.
He laughed at an AI-generated video that showed violence towards reporter Holly Rowe.
The video depicted coach Steve Sarkisian hitting Holly Rowe.
The video was not real but created using artificial intelligence technology.
Manning apologized for laughing at the video.
The incident happened shortly after Manning’s big football win.
Holly Rowe is a reporter who covers sports news.
The situation received coverage on CBS News.
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Brentford head coach Keith Andrews said referees are under pressure and rely too much on technology like VAR, which stops them from making their own decisions. He called for officials to be allowed to make human mistakes. His comments came after a controversial goal decision in a Manchester City vs. Manchester United game.
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Brentford won 2-1 against Reading in the Carabao Cup fourth round.
Brentford’s coach Keith Andrews said VAR is stopping referees from making decisions during games.
There was a disputed goal by Reading ruled out for a high boot in the first half.
Reading’s boss Leam Richardson called the decision one of the worst he’s seen.
VAR is not used in this stage of the EFL Cup.
Keith Andrews said referees are no longer allowed to make mistakes because of technology.
A recent refereeing error allowed a controversial winning goal for Manchester City against Manchester United.
Andrews described the situation as “pretty alarming” and believes it’s a shame officials can’t referee more freely.
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Max Dowman, a 16-year-old Arsenal player, scored two goals in a Carabao Cup match against Ipswich Town, helping Arsenal win 4-2. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Dowman's talent but said they need to be careful with his development because of his young age.
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Max Dowman is 16 years old and scored two goals in the Carabao Cup for Arsenal.
Arsenal won the match against Ipswich Town 4-2.
Dowman has played 13 games for Arsenal last season and made history as the youngest player and goalscorer.
Arteta said they want to protect Dowman’s growth and give him chances in the right way.
Dowman is only the second 16-year-old to score twice in a game for a Premier League club, after Wayne Rooney in 2002.
He balanced playing football and studying, completing his GCSE exams before focusing fully on football.
Arsenal have won all seven games this season, making it hard for Dowman to get more playtime in the Premier League.
Teammates and pundits praise Dowman’s talent and say he has a bright future if he keeps learning and playing.
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England defeated Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 match at Southampton, powered by Harry Brook's outstanding unbeaten 114 runs from 49 balls. Brook's aggressive batting style has drawn comparisons to former England player Kevin Pietersen, who is now a mentor for the England team.
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Harry Brook scored 114 not out from 49 balls, including 10 fours and six sixes.
England scored 254-4 in their 20 overs; Sri Lanka scored 135 in 19 overs.
Jos Buttler also contributed significantly with 80 runs from 44 balls.
Kevin Pietersen, known for inventing the switch hit shot, is now part of England’s backroom staff.
Brook’s style is similar to Pietersen’s in how they choose which balls to hit aggressively.
Ben Stokes praised Brook’s talent and supported his future as a team leader.
At age 27, Brook’s Test batting average (53.08) is slightly higher than Pietersen’s was at the same age (49.55).
Brook has hit two T20 centuries, more than Pietersen’s record in that format.
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Harry Brook scored an unbeaten 114 runs to help England win by 119 runs against Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 cricket match in Southampton. This was the first game in a series of three matches.
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Harry Brook scored 114 runs without getting out.
England defeated Sri Lanka by 119 runs.
The match was a Twenty20 cricket game, a short and fast-paced format.
This was the first match out of three planned games in the series.
The match took place in Southampton, England.
England Men's Cricket Team played against Sri Lanka's team.
The article was published 12 minutes ago, showing the event is very recent.
The win gave England an early lead in the series against Sri Lanka.
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Sydney Sweeney appeared in a new ad campaign for the sports prediction platform Novig, which some female athletes criticized for focusing on appearance rather than athletic achievements. Several well-known athletes, including swimmer Ariarne Titmus and sprinter Amy Hunt, spoke out against the ad, saying it sends the wrong message about women in sports.
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Sydney Sweeney stars in an ad for Novig, a sports prediction company.
The ad shows Sweeney with little clothing, using sports gear to cover parts of her body.
Novig co-founder Jacob Fortinsky said Sweeney is also a strategic partner and shareholder in the company.
Sweeney was involved in creating the ad and defended the campaign by comparing it to ESPN’s Body Issue.
Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus called the ad "infuriating," saying it monetizes women’s bodies.
British sprinter Amy Hunt highlighted female athletes’ hard work and training in her criticism.
Other athletes like gymnast Gracie Kramer and water polo player Matilda Kearns also spoke against the ad, saying it harms the image of women in sports.
The campaign aims to promote Novig as a platform focused on sports, not non-sports betting.
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