Jim Furyk will lead the US Ryder Cup golf team as captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland after Tiger Woods stepped down following a legal incident. Furyk has previous experience as Ryder Cup captain and recently led the US team to victory in the 2024 Presidents Cup.
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Jim Furyk is set to captain the US Ryder Cup team in 2027.
Tiger Woods withdrew from the captaincy after a March 27 arrest for suspected drunk driving.
Furyk was the US Ryder Cup captain in 2018 and led the US team to Presidents Cup victory in 2024.
The Ryder Cup committee had a backup list in case Woods declined the role.
Europe has dominated recent Ryder Cups, winning 11 of 15 events since 1995.
Furyk will try to win the Ryder Cup on away ground, which the US hasn’t done since 1993.
Previous US captains who led twice include Davis Love III, Tom Watson, and Jack Nicklaus.
The 2027 Ryder Cup will be held at Adare Manor in Ireland.
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Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni was banned for six games by UEFA for using discriminatory language considered homophobic during a Champions League match against Real Madrid. The ban includes matches in UEFA competitions and for Argentina’s national team, and UEFA will ask FIFA to extend the suspension worldwide.
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Gianluca Prestianni received a six-game suspension for discriminatory conduct deemed homophobic.
The incident happened during a Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid in February.
Prestianni was accused of verbally abusing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr with a racist or homophobic comment.
He denied using a racist slur and said Vinicius misheard him.
UEFA had already given Prestianni a one-match provisional suspension earlier.
The six-game ban includes two more matches after three matches with a two-year probation period.
The suspension applies to UEFA matches and Argentina national team matches under FIFA.
Benfica has been informed of the sanctions and stated how the ban is to be served.
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Doug Bracewell, a former New Zealand cricket player, admitted using cocaine after the first day of a County Championship match for Essex last year. He tested positive for the drug, received a two-year ban, and retired from cricket in December.
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Bracewell tested positive for cocaine after playing in a match on 25 September 2025.
The positive test was from the second day of the match against Somerset at Chelmsford.
Bracewell admitted he used cocaine late after the first day's play.
He retired from cricket on 28 December 2025 after being notified of the ban.
The Cricket Regulator issued Bracewell a two-year ban for cocaine use.
Bracewell had a previous one-month ban in 2024 for cocaine use.
Essex cricket club supports the ban but will not be punished.
Essex said it will help Bracewell with rehabilitation following their policies.
Bracewell comes from a well-known New Zealand cricket family, with relatives who have played internationally.
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The Los Angeles Rams worked quietly and carefully to select quarterback Ty Simpson in the NFL draft. They kept their plans secret to avoid revealing their strategy to other teams.
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The Rams focused on drafting quarterback Ty Simpson.
They usually keep their draft plans secret.
This secrecy was even stronger around the quarterback choice.
The goal was to prevent other teams from knowing their intentions.
Ty Simpson was chosen during the NFL draft by the Rams.
The process showed the team's careful planning and strategy.
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Gianluca Prestianni received a six-match suspension from Uefa for using homophobic language during a Champions League game between Benfica and Real Madrid in February. The punishment was announced soon after the incident.
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Gianluca Prestianni was banned for six matches.
The ban was issued by Uefa, Europe’s football governing body.
The incident happened in a Champions League knockout match.
The match was between Benfica and Real Madrid.
The reason for the ban was homophobic conduct.
The news was published shortly after the decision was made.
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The Los Angeles Rams surprised many by selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, even though he started only 15 college games. The draft featured teams like the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys making key moves to strengthen their rosters.
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The Rams chose Ty Simpson, a quarterback from Alabama, as the 13th overall pick.
Rams coach Sean McVay appeared surprised and less enthusiastic about the pick.
Ty Simpson had only 15 starts in college and was uncertain about entering the draft.
Rams GM Les Snead promised Simpson a first-round pick and kept that promise.
The New York Jets selected linebacker David Bailey from Texas Tech with the 2nd pick.
The Dallas Cowboys picked safety Caleb Downs from Ohio State at number 11.
The draft included various players in offensive, defensive, and special teams positions.
The draft order involved trades where teams swapped picks, such as the Giants and Miami.
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Shaun Murphy won his snooker match against Xiao Guodong 13-3 at the 2026 World Championship and became the first player to reach the quarter-finals. Murphy finished the match early by winning with a session to spare and will face the winner of the match between Zhao Xintong and Ding Junhui next.
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Shaun Murphy defeated China's Xiao Guodong with a score of 13-3.
Murphy secured his win with one session left to play, meaning he finished the match early.
Murphy has won the World Championship once (in 2005) and has been runner-up three times.
In the match, Murphy made several high-scoring breaks, including scores over 100 points.
Next, Murphy will play the winner of the all-Chinese match between Zhao Xintong and Ding Junhui.
The quarter-finals will start on Tuesday and end on Wednesday.
Murphy is 43 years old and seeded eighth in the tournament.
He expressed enjoyment of the game and confidence that he can still improve.
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The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 racing schedule in 2027 and will be held at the Istanbul Park circuit until at least 2031. The race was last held regularly from 2005 to 2011 and briefly returned in 2020 and 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The Turkish Grand Prix returns to the F1 calendar in 2027 after six years away.
The race will take place at Istanbul Park circuit through 2031.
Lewis Hamilton won his seventh world title at this track in 2020.
Turkey hosted F1 races from 2005 to 2011, then again in 2020 and 2021.
The return does not increase the total number of F1 races beyond 24; some races will rotate or change contracts.
The Belgian Grand Prix will host four races in six years between 2026-2031 as part of a new rotation.
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlighted the event’s popularity and importance for Turkey’s sports and tourism.
F1 President Stefano Domenicali praised Istanbul as an exciting location connecting Europe and Asia.
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A Northern Irish runner, Aaron Beggs, helped a collapsed runner, Ajay Haridasse, finish the Boston Marathon by supporting him across the finish line. The act was caught on video and shared widely, highlighting a positive moment during the race where defending champions set new records.
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The Boston Marathon took place with its 130th edition on Monday.
John Korir and Sharon Lokedi, both from Kenya, won the marathon, with Korir setting a new course record.
Ajay Haridasse, a 21-year-old runner from Boston, collapsed near the finish line due to exhaustion.
Aaron Beggs from Northern Ireland stopped to help Haridasse stand and finish the race.
Brazilian runner Robson De Oliveira also supported Haridasse alongside Beggs.
Videos from different angles showed the three men helping Haridasse cross the finish line together.
Beggs said helping Haridasse was an instinct and saw the moment as a positive story amid negative news.
The shared video of the event went viral on social media.
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A large crowd gathered in Pittsburgh to watch the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The event featured emotional moments as teams selected new players.
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The 2026 NFL Draft started its first round on April 24, 2026.
The draft took place in Pittsburgh.
Many fans attended to see new players get picked by NFL teams.
The event was marked by emotional reactions from players and fans.
The NFL Draft is an annual event where teams choose new college players.
It helps teams add fresh talent for the upcoming football season.
The draft was covered live by ABC News and other media outlets.
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Istanbul Park in Turkiye will host Formula One races again from 2027 for at least five years. The announcement was made by President Erdogan along with F1 leaders, after Turkiye’s long effort to bring the sport back.
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Istanbul Park last held an F1 race in 2021 as a temporary event during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The circuit hosted races from 2005 to 2011 and also in 2020.
Lewis Hamilton won the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix, securing his seventh world championship there.
Turkiye worked for years to return the race but faced financial challenges compared to other countries like Qatar.
In 2024, a company partly owned by Pirelli’s Turkish branch won a 30-year contract to run Istanbul Park.
The company was supposed to bring F1 back by 2026, but negotiations slowed down.
F1’s CEO stated in February that Istanbul Park’s return is likely, sharing the calendar with other events while keeping the season to 24 races.
The official deal was announced by President Erdogan, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
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This weekend, the FA Cup semi-final matches between Manchester City vs. Southampton, and Leeds vs. Chelsea, will be held at Wembley Stadium. The article shares memories from a football manager about how special Wembley is for players, fans, and staff, and describes the excitement and importance of reaching this stadium for big games.
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The FA Cup semi-finals this weekend are at Wembley Stadium.
Matches are Manchester City vs. Southampton, and Leeds vs. Chelsea.
Wembley is seen as a special place for players, managers, fans, and club staff.
The author recalls playing and managing at the old Wembley, which was replaced by the modern stadium.
Before matches, the team visited Wembley’s pitch to familiarize players with the stadium.
Former Stoke legend Gordon Banks gave a motivating speech about the significance of playing at Wembley.
Stoke fans sold out their Wembley ticket allocation with long queues to get tickets.
The atmosphere created by fans at Wembley was very loud and helped the team win their semi-final match.
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Jeremiyah Love is currently seen as the most likely player to win the award for the best new offensive player this year. He is followed by other top rookies Tate and Mendoza.
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Jeremiyah Love is the favorite for offensive rookie of the year.
Tate is considered the second most likely to win.
Mendoza is also a top contender.
Offensive rookie of the year is an award for the best new offensive player.
The ranking shows who experts believe will perform best among new players.
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Darryn Peterson, a freshman basketball player at the University of Kansas, is entering the 2026 NBA draft after one season. He is expected to be selected among the top players in the draft.
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Darryn Peterson plays basketball for the University of Kansas (KU).
He is a freshman, meaning this is his first year playing college basketball.
Peterson has decided to enter the 2026 NBA draft.
The NBA draft is where teams select new players to join the league.
He is considered likely to be one of the top picks in the draft.
Entering the draft after one college season is common for highly talented players.
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Marie-Louise Eta became the first woman to coach a top European men's football team, Union Berlin. Her appointment has led to negative reactions and sexist attacks. A new report also highlights that women hold very few leadership roles worldwide, such as peace negotiators who are only 7 percent women.
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Marie-Louise Eta is the first female coach of a top-tier European men's football team.
She coaches the German football club Union Berlin.
Since her appointment, she has faced backlash including sexist comments.
A report shows women are underrepresented in powerful roles globally.
Only 7 percent of peace negotiators worldwide are women.
The article also mentions related topics like women's equal pay in sports and cultural views of motherhood.
The story was reported by France 24 on April 24, 2026.
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Jamie Bigg, who played the character Giant on the BBC show Gladiators, is leaving the show after three seasons. He said the decision was not his own and that he left because of a choice that didn’t match his values.
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Jamie Bigg is known as Giant on the BBC show Gladiators.
He has been on the show since it returned in 2024 and appeared in three series.
Bigg is a former professional bodybuilder and firefighter from Derbyshire.
He announced his departure on Instagram, saying it was not his choice.
Bigg mentioned he left because of a choice that conflicted with his beliefs.
He is 6 feet 5 inches tall, has 52 cm biceps, and eats 10,000 calories a day to keep his build.
Earlier in 2024, he changed his last name from Christian-Johal to Bigg after a divorce and ADHD diagnosis.
The show’s spokesperson thanked him and wished him well for the future.
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Fifa proposes a new rule allowing domestic soccer leagues to play only one game per season outside their home country. The rule aims to limit controversial international matches and requires approval from many football authorities before a game can be moved abroad.
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Each domestic league can host one top-division game in a foreign country each season.
A host country can stage no more than five matches from leagues based in other countries annually.
Any game moved abroad must have approval from the clubs’ national associations, their confederations, the host country's football association, and Fifa, which has the final say.
Fifa may block games if they raise concerns about player health related to travel and workload.
Revenue from matches played abroad must be shared fairly within the sport.
Plans must ensure that the host country’s local league is not harmed and that supporters have ways to watch or attend games.
Previous attempts by La Liga and Serie A to hold league games abroad faced cancellations after political and local objections.
The Premier League has stated it will not move its games abroad, despite some owners’ interest in the U.S. market.
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Newcastle United’s head coach Eddie Howe is set to meet with the club’s owners, including chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan and representatives from the Saudi Public Investment Fund, to discuss the team and future plans. Howe is involved in preparations for next season amid recent poor results and possible changes to the squad.
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Eddie Howe is the head coach of Newcastle United.
The club’s owners, including Yasir Al-Rumayyan and the Saudi Public Investment Fund, will visit next week.
Meetings were planned before Newcastle’s recent drop to 14th place in the Premier League.
The talks will cover team matters and long-term infrastructure projects.
Howe wants to share his views directly with the owners.
Newcastle has lost eight of their last eleven Premier League games.
Decisions about players like Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento, and Sandro Tonali may affect the team’s future.
Howe accepts the pressure of his role and aims to create a winning environment.
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