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The World’s 10 Highest-Paid Athletes 2026
See Forbes' 2026 list of the world's highest-paid athletes, featuring a record payday by Cristiano Ronaldo, plus nine other sports stars who made at least $100 million.
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The Highest-Paid Players At The 2026 World Cup
Two new billionaires lead a starting 11 that collectively hauled in an estimated $950 million in the 12 months leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Bo Bichette Sends Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr Message With Mets Move ‘Not Going Well’
The Toronto Blue Jays’s former superstar spoke out about the team’s franchise slugger as the New York Mets struggle.
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It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed
The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.
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Cage fights at the White House: What to know as Trump hosts UFC
Thousands are expected at the mixed martial arts fight, which coincides with Trump's 80th birthday, but thunderstorms risk threatening the outdoor event.
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Brazil vs Morocco live: World Cup 2026
Follow the updates as five-time record champions Brazil face African giants Morocco in a blockbuster Group C clash.
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Inside the crowd drawn to Trump’s unusual UFC fight night at the White House
Throngs of UFC fans have descended on the nation's capital for an unusual fight night at the White House.
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A 24-year-old tennis pro struggled to pay for her hotel. Her Cinderella run at the French Open just earned her a 7-figure paycheck.
During an on-court interview after one of her early matches, Maja Chwalińska said she was running out of money to pay for her hotel in Paris.
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LIVE: Scotland vs Brazil – World Cup 2026
Updates of Scotland vs Brazil, who have Neymar back from injury, via our buildup and text commentary stream coverage.
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World Cup kicks off in Canada with Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé performing in opening ceremony
The opening games in Toronto and Los Angeles on Friday include star-studded performances.
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Geno Auriemma’s Final Four Meltdown Is Not What Women’s Basketball Needs
Geno Auriemma's postgame meltdown after UConn's Final Four loss to South Carolina is a step backward for women's basketball at a critical moment of growth.
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Phillies’ Former Veteran Cuts Ties With New Team Shortly After Debut
A Philadelphia Phillies castoff suddenly left his new National League home after some harsh early performances.
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Controversial UFC Champion Sean Strickland Rips Trump’s White House Fight
UFC champion Sean Strickland claimed he was banned from attending the upcoming fight at the White House, but quipped he may show up with a bullhorn anyway to stage a “peaceful protest.”
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Ronda Rousey retires again after 17-second submission defeat of Gina Carano
Rousey won the fight with her signature armbar lock, forcing Carano to submit just 17 seconds into the bout.
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Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier to make history in London Marathon
Kenyan wins men’s race in 1hr 59mins 30secs
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LIVE: Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje title fight at UFC Freedom 250
Title fights, Topuria-Gaethje and Pereira-Gane, to be staged in front of US President Donald Trump at the White House.
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Enhanced Games claim ‘we changed the world’ but only one record broken and three clean athletes win
Gkolomeev’s 50m freestyle ‘record’ brings relief
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‘Freakish’: Cricket world heaps praise on India’s ‘wonder boy’ Sooryavanshi
Cricket greats, writers and broadcasters hail 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals opener after his 29-ball 97 in IPL playoffs.
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Sweat, tears and camaraderie as 20,000 runners take on world’s largest ultramarathon
For one day every June, South Africa’s searing racial inequality seems to melt away at Comrades race
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The 20 Horses Competing In The 2026 Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby 2026 field and odds: See the full list of horses, post positions, trainers, jockeys and betting outlook for the 152nd Run for the Roses.
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Ukraine’s Kostyuk blasts Russia stars in French Open outburst over war
Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk faces Russia’s Mirra Andreeva in semifinal after beating Elina Svitolina at Roland Garros.
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London Marathon 2026: Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier and world record – as it happened
Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa retained their crowns and broke records. Marcel Hug secured his eighth win in London while Catherine Debrunner claimed her fourth with a sprint finish
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Men caught competing as women in prestigious South African marathon
Two women runners initially finished outside the top 10 in the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town before bib swap spotted.
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Shaun Murphy v Wu Yize: World Snooker Championship final day two – live
🥢 Wu Yize takes 10-7 overnight lead into second day 🥢 Day one report | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail Daniel
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MMA Tonight: What Time Does The Rousey Vs. Carano Fight Card Start?
Everything you need to know to watch or stream tonight's MVP MMA card, which is headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano.
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Mexico 2-0 South Africa: World Cup 2026 opening match – as it happened
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored for Mexico against South Africa, who had Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane sent off; the hosts had César Montes dismissed
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‘Like cutting the head off a hydra’: how Mary Cain exposed Nike’s disgraced coaching team
The track prodigy made it to world championships at 17 and joined Nike’s Oregon Project. At 29, Cain is detailing the hellish years under coach Alberto Salazar in her new memoir
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Pakistan’s Lyari defies Bollywood’s gangland label to rise as boxing haven
Food, football and history mingle in Karachi’s oldest settlement. And a boxing coach teaches girls to defy stereotypes.
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Jannik Sinner Reaches Italian Open Final: ‘He Sort Of Looks Unplayable And Unbeatable’
Jannik Sinner Reaches Italian Open Final: ‘He Sort Of Looks Unplayable And Unbeatable’
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Mirra Andreeva beats Maja Chwalinska in straight sets to win French Open title – as it happened
The 19-year-old claimed her much-anticipated first grand slam title and ended the unlikely run of the Polish qualifier with a 6-3, 6-2 victory
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FIFA World Cup Day 19: Monday schedule, predictions and latest news
World Cup round of 32 continues with Brazil, Germany and the Netherlands in action as Canada celebrates history.
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US PGA Championship 2026, day four – live updates
🏌️ Updates from the final round at Aronimink Golf Club 🏌️ Official live leaderboard | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail Scott
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Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley have tense postgame exchange after South Carolina shock UConn in Final Four
Gamecocks end Huskies’ winning streak at 54 games
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White House UFC Event: Who’s Really Going—After Adam Sandler And Mario Lopez Decline
From its high-dollar price tag to the celebrities expected to watch ringside and what taxpayers may end up paying for.
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More than half of World Cup countries face extra costs as Fifa fails to agree US tax deal
Fifa has not agreed tax exemption with US government
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U.S. Troops Invited To White House UFC Fight—If They Look Good Enough
From its high-dollar price tag to the celebrities expected to watch ringside and what taxpayers may end up paying for—everything we know about UFC Freedom 250.
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Daniel Dubois defeats Fabio Wardley by 11th-round knockout – as it happened
In an astonishing slugfest, Daniel Dubois recovered from two early knockdowns to stop Fabio Wardley and win the WBO heavyweight title
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Rory McIlroy holds nerve to be the Master again as rivals succumb to tension
2025 winner joins Nicklaus, Faldo and Woods in retaining title
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Golden Tempo wins the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes after winning the Kentucky Derby
Golden Tempo won the Belmont Stakes five weeks after winning the Kentucky Derby. Golden Tempo charged down the stretch at Saratoga Race Course to capture the third and final leg of the Triple Crown with jockey Jose Ortiz aboard for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
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Ben Stokes’ future as Test captain in doubt after nightclub incident
Player considering his position following altercation
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Ronda Rousey beats Gina Carano in 17 seconds in MMA return: ‘I didn’t really want to hurt her’
39-year-old stops 44-year-old with signature armbar
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The two-hour marathon is done – but other records remain to be broken
World-firsts still up for grabs include swimming the Pacific, leaping 9 metres and holding your breath for 30 minutes
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Panama v England: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 5pm EDT/10pm BST/7am AEST ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail Scott ⚽️ Croatia v Ghana – live news from the group’s other game
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Campaign to deliver ‘biggest complaint Fifa has ever received’ launches before World Cup
‘Reboot Fifa’ calls for investigation into Infantino
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Rory McIlroy claims he knew LIV was in trouble and breakaway tour was always a ‘risk’
LIV in race against time to survive without PIF funding
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Banned swimmer's daughters to realise family's Commonwealth Games dream
Annette Cowley was not allowed to compete at the 1986 Games as she was caught in a political storm.
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‘Want equal respect’: Pakistan’s females galloping to glory in tent pegging
More and more women and girls are making a mark in the overwhelmingly male sport, locally called ‘neza baazi’.
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Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in the marathon in a huge moment in sports history.
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The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes 25 And Under For 2026
See Forbes' 2026 list of the highest-paid athletes age 25 or younger, with two soccer players, two basketball players and two tennis rivals making more than $54 million.
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Mature cheese-roller beaten by young, YouTubing upstart
Tom Kopke from Germany out-tumbles local hero Chris Anderson on a meltingly hot day in Gloucestershire
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