Tatjana Haenni, a former international football player from Switzerland, has been appointed as the first female CEO of a Bundesliga club, RB Leipzig. She will start her new role on January 1, 2026, and has extensive experience in women's football, including positions at FIFA and the Swiss Football Association.
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Tatjana Haenni is the first female CEO of a Bundesliga club, appointed by RB Leipzig.
She will assume her role on January 1, 2026.
Haenni has a background as a former international football player for Switzerland.
She has worked extensively in women's football, including roles at FIFA and the Swiss Football Association.
RB Leipzig is currently second in the Bundesliga, behind Bayern Munich.
The Bundesliga will have a winter break from December 21 to January 9.
RB Leipzig is owned by the energy drinks company Red Bull.
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WWE has added a World Tag Team Title match to the "Saturday Night’s Main Event" scheduled for December 13. The match will feature current champions AJ Styles and Dragon Lee against challengers Je’Von Evans and Leon Slater.
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WWE announced a World Tag Team Title match for "Saturday Night’s Main Event."
AJ Styles and Dragon Lee are the current World Tag Team Champions.
They will defend their titles against Je’Von Evans and Leon Slater.
John Cena will have his final match at this event.
Other matches include Cody Rhodes versus Oba Femi and Bayley versus Sol Ruca.
The card currently features four matches, with the potential for more to be added.
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The New York Yankees have been quiet in making new deals during the winter meetings, unlike other teams like the Dodgers and Mets. Yankees' general manager Brian Cashman says it's been tough to find good trades, but they are still trying to work on something. The team is interested in signing player Kyle Tucker, competing against the Dodgers and Blue Jays.
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The New York Yankees aim to be active in free agency this winter.
The Yankees have not yet finalized any new deals during the winter meetings.
The Dodgers and Mets have made positive moves, but the Yankees have not.
The Yankees lost Devin Williams to the Mets earlier in the off-season.
General Manager Brian Cashman mentioned challenges in trade negotiations.
The Yankees are interested in signing Kyle Tucker, a popular player on the market.
The Dodgers and Blue Jays are also looking to sign Kyle Tucker.
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The Boston Red Sox are exploring a trade for Texas Rangers infielder Corey Seager. Seager has a contract worth $325 million, and the Red Sox are considering this move after missing out on free agent Kyle Schwarber. The team is also looking at other potential trades for major players.
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The Boston Red Sox need an infielder after Alex Bregman became a free agent.
The team is interested in Texas Rangers star Corey Seager, who has a $325 million contract.
Corey Seager's trade could involve giving up prospects like Jarren Duran and some MLB-ready pitching talent.
The Red Sox missed out on Kyle Schwarber in free agency, which increased their interest in trades.
Boston is also considering trades for other notable infielders from different teams.
The team aims to significantly improve their offensive lineup with these trades.
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The Dallas Mavericks' center, Dereck Lively II, will undergo surgery on his right foot, ending his season early. Lively has faced multiple injuries in his three-year NBA career, and he is expected to recover before the next season's training camp.
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Dereck Lively II plays as a center for the Dallas Mavericks.
He will have surgery on his right foot and miss the rest of the 2025-26 NBA season.
Lively has dealt with injuries throughout his career, playing only 98 games over three seasons.
He previously had surgery for bone spurs on his right foot in July.
During the 2025-26 season, Lively averaged 4.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
Lively contributed to the Mavericks' 2024 NBA Finals run and finished sixth in Rookie of the Year voting that year.
The Mavericks have shifted Anthony Davis to the center position to compensate for injuries.
The team is currently 11th in the Western Conference with a 9-16 record.
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The New York Yankees are exploring options to strengthen their outfield by checking in on Kyle Tucker, a standout baseball player. Tucker, a four-time All-Star, is being considered by several major teams, including the Yankees, as he has consistently performed well in recent seasons.
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The New York Yankees are looking at Kyle Tucker as a possible addition to their team.
Kyle Tucker has been an All-Star four times and received a Silver Slugger Award last season.
Tucker hit 22 home runs, had 73 RBIs (runs batted in), and stole 25 bases in 136 games last season.
The Yankees' general manager, Brian Cashman, also praised another player, Cody Bellinger, who is currently a free agent.
Multiple teams, like Mets and Orioles, are also interested in Tucker.
Tucker is one of five players to have at least a 4 WAR (Wins Above Replacement, a player performance metric) in each of the last five seasons.
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The article discusses the challenges and future expectations for Anthony Santander, a baseball player with the Toronto Blue Jays. After an injury-affected first season, the team's manager, John Schneider, expressed confidence in Santander's potential for the upcoming season.
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Anthony Santander signed a five-year, $92.5 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Santander played only 54 games in his first season due to shoulder and back injuries.
His performance statistics included a .565 OPS and negative-1.0 bWAR.
The Blue Jays manager expects improved performance from Santander next season.
Santander's injuries have reportedly healed, allowing him to prepare for spring training.
The manager believes Santander can be an important player for the team.
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The San Antonio Spurs will face the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA Cup quarterfinal game, but Spurs player Victor Wembanyama will not participate due to a left calf injury. Wembanyama has been out for almost a month, and the team is being careful about his return to avoid further injury.
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The Spurs and Lakers are long-time rivals in the NBA.
Victor Wembanyama will not play in the game due to a left calf strain.
Wembanyama has been sidelined for almost a month because of this injury.
The Spurs are cautious with Wembanyama's recovery to prevent a more serious injury.
The Spurs are currently fifth in the Western Conference with a 16-7 record.
If the Spurs win against the Lakers, they will advance to play in Las Vegas for the semifinals.
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James Franklin, the head coach of Virginia Tech, has hired two coaches from Penn State, where he previously worked. This has led to changes in Penn State's coaching staff and their recruits switching their commitment to Virginia Tech. These events have caused significant shifts in the recruiting rankings and coaching dynamics for both schools.
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James Franklin moved from Penn State to become the head coach at Virginia Tech.
Franklin has recruited key coaching staff from Penn State to Virginia Tech.
Ten recruits have changed their commitment from Penn State to Virginia Tech.
Penn State's recruiting class ranking dropped out of the top 100 among college football teams.
Ty Howle, Penn State's co-offensive coordinator, joined Virginia Tech as the offensive coordinator.
Danny O’Brien, quarterbacks coach at Penn State, is expected to join Virginia Tech in the same role for 2026.
O'Brien has a long association with Franklin, having worked and played under him previously.
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The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Los Angeles Chargers, and LeSean McCoy, a former Eagles player, expressed frustration with the team's offensive struggles. McCoy said he might ask the team to remove his number and Hall of Fame status if the offensive coordinator, Kevin Patullo, stays in his role next season.
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The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Los Angeles Chargers 22-19 in a recent game.
The Eagles made five turnovers during the game.
LeSean McCoy, a former Eagles player, criticized the team's offensive coordinator, Kevin Patullo.
McCoy threatened to ask the Eagles to give his number to another player if Patullo continues as offensive coordinator next season.
McCoy suggested removing his name from the Eagles Hall of Fame as a protest.
The Eagles have struggled offensively this season, dropping from one of the top teams in yardage to one of the bottom.
McCoy made these comments on his "Speakeasy" podcast.
The Eagles' next game is against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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The article reviews and ranks John Cena's top wrestling rivalries as his WWE career nears its end in December 2023. It discusses the significance of Cena's feuds with major opponents like Kurt Angle, Batista, Randy Orton, and others in shaping his wrestling legacy.
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John Cena's WWE career will end on December 13, 2023.
Cena debuted against Kurt Angle, which marked the start of his rise in WWE.
His rivalry with Batista began when both became champions around the same time.
Cena and Randy Orton have faced off 62 times over the years.
Cena and Shawn Michaels delivered a memorable match at "WrestleMania 23".
Cena's competition with AJ Styles included a notable match at "SummerSlam" 2016.
Cena and Edge's rivalry included the famous "Money in the Bank" cash-in.
Cena's feud with The Rock included significant matches at "WrestleMania 28" and 29.
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The San Antonio Spurs are considering a major trade to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. With strong performances despite injuries, the Spurs have the assets and young talent needed for such a trade. Experts suggest this move could make the Spurs strong title contenders in the NBA.
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The San Antonio Spurs have a 16-7 record and are the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference.
Star player Victor Wembanyama has missed the last 11 games, but the team still went 8-3.
Point guard De'Aaron Fox has been scoring an average of 25.6 points per game during this time.
The team has the young talent and assets needed for a big trade.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP, is frustrated with the Bucks’ poor 10-15 record.
Experts believe trading for Antetokounmpo could transform the Spurs into title contenders.
The Spurs’ management, led by Gregg Popovich and R.C. Buford, typically doesn't make big midseason trades.
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A large investigation into illegal gambling in Turkish football has led to the arrest and suspension of many players, club officials, and referees. The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) is examining over 1,000 individuals involved in betting-related activities, which has caused widespread concern in the sport.
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Over 1,000 players have been suspended by the Turkish Football Federation due to a betting investigation.
Players, club presidents, referees, and commenters were arrested as part of this inquiry.
The investigation started after finding that 152 referees were involved in betting.
Among the arrested are high-profile players like Fenerbahce’s captain Mert Hakan Yandas.
Referees and club officials are banned from betting by TFF, FIFA, and UEFA rules.
Initial focus was on referees, then expanded to other football figures.
More arrests followed; another 46 people were detained in December.
The TFF has requested extra time for clubs to adjust their teams due to the suspensions.
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The Philadelphia Eagles, currently first in their division, have faced recent struggles, losing three straight games this season. Head coach Nick Sirianni dismissed calls to bench quarterback Jalen Hurts despite recent performance issues, emphasizing the team's overall effort. Hurts' statistics show a decline in performance compared to previous seasons.
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The Eagles are 8-5 this season, but they have lost their last three games.
Jalen Hurts, the starting quarterback, has thrown four interceptions in a recent game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Some fans have asked for backup quarterback Tanner McKee to play, but coach Nick Sirianni disagrees with benching Hurts.
Despite recent losses, the Eagles are still first in the NFC East division.
This season, Hurts has completed 64.7% of his passes for 2,754 yards, with 19 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Hurts also has 337 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns this season.
The team's "Tush Push" play, a rushing strategy, is less successful this year than in past seasons.
The Eagles' upcoming game is against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Mike Evans, a key player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is set to return from injuries and play against the Atlanta Falcons. He has missed several games in 2025 due to a hamstring injury and a broken collarbone. His return is expected to boost the team's performance as they aim for the playoffs.
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Mike Evans, a wide receiver for the Buccaneers, missed multiple games in 2025 due to injuries.
He suffered from a hamstring injury and a broken collarbone this season.
Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed Evans has shown readiness to return to the field.
Evans' return comes at a crucial time, as the Buccaneers are 7-6 and need wins for a playoff push.
The team has struggled without Evans and Bucky Irving, who also missed games due to injuries.
The Buccaneers are set to face the Atlanta Falcons, a challenging opponent.
Evans consistently achieved over 1,000 yards in his previous 11 seasons with the team.
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The BBC and ITV have agreed to share broadcasting rights for the 2026 and 2030 FIFA World Cup games in the UK. They take turns choosing which matches to broadcast, with the BBC getting the first pick for the 2026 tournament. Both aim to equally share the coverage, including the final, while considering factors like match priorities and scheduling.
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The BBC and ITV will share World Cup broadcasting rights in 2026 and 2030.
BBC has the first pick for the 2026 tournament matches.
The broadcasters have been sharing World Cup coverage since 1966.
They alternate the first pick between tournaments and share the final.
Each broadcaster gets 10 minutes to choose each match during the selection process.
BBC and ITV plan match selections based on factors like home nation games and possible knockout matchups.
13 different kick-off times across the USA, Canada, and Mexico add complexity to planning.
Both broadcasters aim to avoid scheduling conflicts with other events like Wimbledon.
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A man named Frederick Green has been charged with attempting to murder NFL player Kris Boyd. Boyd was shot outside a New York City restaurant and was hospitalized but later released. The incident occurred following a dispute between Boyd, other players, and a group of strangers.
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Frederick Green, 20, was arrested and charged with attempted murder, assault, and weapon possession.
The shooting happened on November 16 at 02:00 local time outside a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan.
Kris Boyd, a New York Jets player, was shot in the abdomen, with a bullet hitting his lung and pulmonary artery.
After hospitalization, Boyd was eventually discharged and later visited his team at the Jets practice facility.
Police say the shooting followed a confrontation with a group of strangers.
Surveillance video allegedly showed Green running away and entering a vehicle after the shooting.
Green was arrested in Buffalo at his girlfriend's apartment on December 8.
Boyd previously played for the Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, and Minnesota Vikings before joining the Jets.
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FIFA awarded a new Peace Prize to President Donald Trump, but the process behind the award wasn't clear. Human Rights Watch questioned the lack of transparency and raised concerns about "sportswashing," where countries host big sports events to improve their image despite human rights issues.
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FIFA gave a new Peace Prize to President Donald Trump.
FIFA did not explain how they chose the winner of this award.
Human Rights Watch asked FIFA for details on how they selected the prize winner.
"Sportswashing" refers to using sports events to improve a country's image, even if it has human rights problems.
Past sports events like the Beijing 2008 Olympics and the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup were linked to human rights concerns.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to take place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
President Trump is the chairman of the White House Task Force on the 2026 World Cup.
Concerns include harsh U.S. immigration policies and actions by immigration officials during sports events.
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Lane Kiffin, the new head coach at LSU, is reportedly interested in Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt as a potential transfer. Leavitt, known for leading Arizona State to a strong season, may enter the transfer portal in January, and LSU is actively seeking a new starting quarterback.
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Lane Kiffin is the new head coach for LSU's football team.
Kiffin may be interested in Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt for the 2026 season.
Sam Leavitt missed his team's end-of-season event, hinting at an upcoming transfer.
Leavitt previously played for Michigan State before transferring to Arizona State.
Kenny Dillingham, Leavitt's coach, wished him well, suggesting his transfer.
LSU needs a new quarterback, as Garrett Nussmeier won't play in their Bowl game.
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The Kansas City Chiefs' chances of making the playoffs are low after losing four of their last five games. This could lead to a better draft position, where they might choose a top college running back to improve their team.
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The Kansas City Chiefs lost 20-10 to the Houston Texans, which was their fourth loss in five games.
Patrick Mahomes, the team's quarterback, talked about missed opportunities and the team's fighting spirit despite the recent losses.
The Chiefs are unlikely to make the playoffs, improving their position in the NFL draft.
ESPN's Field Yates suggests the Chiefs could draft running back Jeremiah Love at the No. 14 spot.
The Chiefs’ running backs are averaging 3.8 yards per carry this season.
Jeremiah Love is a college star known for his running and passing game abilities.
The Chiefs have had difficulty with past running back picks, including Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
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