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President Donald Trump has confirmed that Iran is welcome to participate in the upcoming World Cup, which will be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico starting on June 11. This announcement comes amid military tensions between the US and Iran.
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President Trump said on Instagram through Fifa president Gianni Infantino that Iran can join the World Cup.
The World Cup is scheduled to begin on June 11 and will be hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Despite military conflict, Iran is set to play three matches in the US during the tournament.
Tensions have risen as the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran earlier this month.
Iran responded by targeting Israel and several Gulf countries hosting US bases with missiles and drones.
President Trump expressed to Gianni Infantino his support for Iran's participation in the World Cup.
FIFA President Infantino emphasized the unifying nature of the World Cup.
Iran's Football Federation president has expressed concerns about participating in the World Cup amid ongoing conflicts.
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a Georgian football player for Paris St-Germain (PSG), has risen to fame as a top talent in European soccer. He has been key in PSG's success, scoring and assisting in several Champions League matches. Kvaratskhelia's journey started in Georgia, and he played for various clubs before joining PSG.
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia plays for Paris St-Germain.
He has scored four goals and made three assists in nine Champions League games this season.
PSG will play Chelsea in an upcoming Champions League match.
Kvaratskhelia grew up in Tbilisi, Georgia, and began his professional soccer career at Dinamo Tbilisi.
He helped PSG win the Treble, which includes three major victories in one season.
Kvaratskhelia moved to PSG from Napoli in January 2025 for a fee of £59 million.
He was the first Georgian player to join PSG.
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Team USA is performing well at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, having won their recent game against Mexico. As they prepare to face Italy, there are considerations to make lineup changes to improve performance. Possible changes include swapping catchers and outfielders to enhance the team's effectiveness in future matches.
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Team USA beat Mexico 5-3 in the World Baseball Classic, with a 3-0 record so far.
The manager, Mark DeRosa, is thinking about changing the lineup for the upcoming game against Italy.
One possible change is replacing catcher Cal Raleigh with Will Smith, who is considered a better contact hitter and defender.
Another potential change is substituting outfielder Byron Buxton with Pete Crow-Armstrong due to Buxton's current hitting slump.
Cal Raleigh has zero hits in six at-bats, with three strikeouts.
Byron Buxton has not yet had a hit in two games and has a low on-base plus slugging (OPS) of .286.
Will Smith offers better speed and defensive skills, potentially benefiting the team against strong opponents.
Pete Crow-Armstrong could provide more offensive capability and energy as a primary centerfielder.
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Adidas launched a new clothing line inspired by the 1994 U.S. Men's National Soccer Team's World Cup uniforms. The release includes jerseys and other items and remembers the event when the U.S. first hosted the World Cup. The original 1994 uniforms were notable for their unique denim look.
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Adidas introduced a new collection inspired by the 1994 USMNT World Cup kits.
The 1994 kits were famous for their unique denim style.
The U.S. hosted the World Cup for the first time in 1994.
The U.S. team reached the Round of 16 in the 1994 World Cup, losing to Brazil.
Adidas was the official sponsor in 1994, but Nike is the current sponsor.
The new collection excludes the national team's crest due to sponsorship changes.
The collection includes a jersey, hat, shorts, and track jacket.
Former players Alexi Lalas and Cobi Jones are featured in the promotion campaign.
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The Dallas Cowboys have signed Otito Ogbonnia, a defensive tackle, to a one-year contract valued at $3 million. Ogbonnia, who has been affected by injuries, joins the Cowboys to add depth to their defensive line. He played college football at UCLA and was previously with the Los Angeles Chargers.
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The Cowboys signed Otito Ogbonnia to a one-year deal worth $3 million.
Ogbonnia previously played for the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Cowboys aim to strengthen their defensive line's depth.
Ogbonnia was drafted in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Injuries have limited Ogbonnia’s play to 41 games over four seasons.
Ogbonnia is originally from Texas and played college football at UCLA.
He is more effective at stopping the run than rushing the passer.
Ogbonnia joins three other former UCLA players on the Cowboys' defensive line.
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Team USA manager Mark DeRosa admitted he misspoke about the team's qualification status for the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. He incorrectly stated that Team USA had already qualified before their game against Italy, which they lost. Now, the team's advancement depends on the outcome of the Italy-Mexico game.
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Mark DeRosa, Team USA's manager, said the team had qualified for the next round before a game, but this was incorrect.
Team USA lost to Italy with a score of 6-8.
The team's progression now depends on the result of the game between Italy and Mexico.
DeRosa admitted he made a mistake in his earlier statement about the team's qualification.
Team USA can advance if Italy beats Mexico, or if Mexico beats Italy while scoring more than 5 runs.
DeRosa has little managerial experience and joined the WBC with prior experience primarily as a former player and TV co-host.
Several key players were initially benched but played towards the end of the game.
Team USA was close to staging a comeback with Pete Crow Armstrong hitting two home runs.
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Miami Heat player Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a game against the Washington Wizards, marking the second-highest scoring game in NBA history. This performance surpassed Kobe Bryant's famous 81-point game from 2006 and placed Adebayo just behind Wilt Chamberlain, who holds the record for most points in a single game.
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Bam Adebayo scored 83 points against the Washington Wizards.
His performance is the second-highest scoring game in NBA history.
Adebayo made 20 out of 43 field goals and 7 out of 22 three-pointers.
He scored 36 points from free throws, making 36 of 43 attempts.
Before this game, Adebayo averaged 18.9 points per game this season.
Adebayo's 83 points surpassed Kobe Bryant's 81-point game record set in 2006.
LeBron James, Jalen Brunson, Dwayne Wade, and Kevin Durant reacted on social media, praising Adebayo's achievement.
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The United States lost to Italy in the World Baseball Classic (WBC), making their path to the quarterfinals uncertain. To advance, they need Italy to beat Mexico or, if Mexico wins, for Mexico to score at least five runs against Italy.
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The United States lost to Italy 8-6 in the WBC.
This loss creates a possible three-way tie in Pool B with the U.S., Italy, and Mexico.
The tiebreaker depends on the ratio of runs allowed to outs recorded.
Italy must beat Mexico for the U.S. to advance simply.
If Mexico wins, they must score at least five runs against Italy for the U.S. to advance.
Mexico has allowed a total of five runs to the U.S. and Italy.
If the Mexico vs. Italy game goes to extra innings, different tiebreakers will decide the outcome.
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The Kansas City Chiefs, who won back-to-back Super Bowls, have seen several key players leave the team. Linebacker Leo Chenal, a standout in past Super Bowls, has signed with the Washington Commanders. This move is part of a larger effort by the Commanders to refresh their team with younger players.
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The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowls in 2022 and 2023.
Several players from the Chiefs' successful draft class have left the team.
Leo Chenal, a linebacker for the Chiefs, signed a three-year, $24.75 million contract with the Washington Commanders.
Chenal's contributions included important plays in two Super Bowl victories.
The Commanders are working to rebuild their team with younger talent.
Other former Chiefs like Trent McDuffie, Joshua Williams, and Isiah Pacheco have also joined different teams.
The Washington Commanders' roster was the oldest in the league last season.
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José Berríos hoped to play for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. However, he did not get insurance approval to join the team. Instead, Berríos will focus on preparing for the upcoming baseball season.
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José Berríos hoped to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals.
Berríos did not receive the necessary insurance approval to join the team.
He previously pitched for Puerto Rico in the last three World Baseball Classic tournaments.
Berríos missed the Toronto Blue Jays' World Series run last year due to an elbow injury.
Puerto Rico will rely on pitchers Seth Lugo and Edwin Diaz in the quarterfinals.
Insurance issues have also affected other players like Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa.
Berríos will spend spring training getting ready for the regular baseball season.
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Team USA faced a tough loss to Italy in the World Baseball Classic, sparking negative reactions from fans. The match, which ended 8-0 against the U.S., risks eliminating them from the tournament's group stage. As Team USA awaits their fate, one of their key players, Tarik Skubal, will leave for spring training.
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Team USA lost 8-0 to Italy in the World Baseball Classic.
The loss could eliminate Team USA from the group stage for the first time.
Italian players were primarily of Italian-American descent.
Fans in Houston booed Team USA after their loss.
Bryce Harper played in the later innings after a challenging tournament.
Tarik Skubal will leave Team USA for spring training.
Team USA’s advancement depends on the outcome of Mexico vs. Italy.
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Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat scored 83 points in a single game against the Washington Wizards, making it the second-highest scoring performance in NBA history. His achievement surpassed Kobe Bryant's 81-point game in 2006 and was just below Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point record set in 1962.
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Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a game, the second most in NBA history.
Only Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game is higher than Adebayo's score.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in an NBA game against the Washington Wizards, setting a new scoring record for the Miami Heat and surpassing LeBron James' previous franchise records. Coach Erik Spoelstra decided to keep Adebayo in the game despite a significant lead, which led to mixed reactions. The Heat won the game 150-129.
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Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, breaking Miami Heat records previously set by LeBron James.
Adebayo's score is the second-highest in NBA history, after Wilt Chamberlain's 100 points.
He played 42 minutes out of the 48-minute game.
Coach Erik Spoelstra received criticism for keeping Adebayo in the game despite the Heat's large lead.
Adebayo hit 20 of 43 field goal attempts and 36 of 43 free throws.
The Heat won the game against the Washington Wizards with a score of 150-129.
Coach Spoelstra expressed happiness over Adebayo's performance and explained his decision to keep him in the game.
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Bam Adebayo from the Miami Heat scored 83 points in a game against the Washington Wizards, surpassing Kobe Bryant's previous record of 81 points in a single game. Some fans believe the referees helped Adebayo by giving him many opportunities to score from free throws in the fourth quarter.
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Bam Adebayo scored 83 points for the Miami Heat.
He broke Kobe Bryant's previous record of 81 points in a single NBA game.
Adebayo went to the free-throw line 43 times, making 36 shots.
In contrast, Bryant went to the line 20 times during his 81-point game.
Miami Heat was already leading significantly during Adebayo's performance.
Some fans criticized the referees for allowing many free throws for Adebayo in the fourth quarter.
The record-breaking game happened while other sports events, like NFL free agency and the World Baseball Classic, were also occurring.
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On March 10, 2026, Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in an NBA game for the Miami Heat, surpassing Kobe Bryant's record for the second-most points in a single game. LeBron James reacted to the event on social media, acknowledging Adebayo's achievement.
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Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a game for the Miami Heat against the Washington Wizards.
This performance is the second-highest scoring in a single NBA game, surpassing Kobe Bryant.
Adebayo's team, the Miami Heat, won the game 150–129.
He played for 41 minutes and shot 20-for-43 from the field.
Adebayo also made 36 out of 43 free throws.
He added nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks to his performance.
LeBron James, who held the previous Miami Heat scoring record, acknowledged Adebayo's achievement on social media.
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Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a game on March 10, as the Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards 150-129. This is the second-highest point total in a single NBA game, behind Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game in 1962.
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Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in one game on March 10.
The Miami Heat won the game against the Washington Wizards with a score of 150-129.
Adebayo's 83 points are the second-highest points scored in a single NBA game.
Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for the most points in a game with 100 points in 1962.
Adebayo set records for free throws, both in attempts (43) and made (36).
He surpassed the previous record for free throw attempts, which was 39 by Dwight Howard.
Adebayo also exceeded the previous record for free throws made, which was 28 by Wilt Chamberlain and Adrian Dantley.
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Alysa Liu, an American figure skater, supported fellow athlete Eileen Gu, who faced criticism for choosing to represent China in the Olympics. Gu, born and living in the U.S., decided to compete for China in 2019 to seize better opportunities and make an impact. Both athletes, Liu and Gu, performed well at the Winter Games in Milan.
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Alysa Liu is an American figure skater and two-time gold medalist.
Eileen Gu is a freestyle skier who represents China, though she was born and lives in the United States.
Gu chose to represent China in 2019 to pursue greater opportunities and have a significant impact.
Gu won two silver medals and one gold medal for China at the Winter Games in Milan.
Liu defended Gu against criticism, stating it was hypocritical to shame her for her choice.
Liu and Gu have known each other for about seven years and both grew up in California.
Both athletes returned from the Milan Olympics with medals.
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The Boston Red Sox prospect Brooks Brannon will start his season late due to a broken bone in his hand that required surgery. Brannon injured a small bone in his wrist and is expected to miss about four to eight weeks. He was set to begin the season in Double-A Portland but will have to wait until he recovers.
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Brooks Brannon is a 21-year-old catching prospect for the Boston Red Sox.
Brannon broke a hamate bone in his hand and had surgery.
He is expected to miss four to eight weeks for recovery.
He was projected to start the season in Double-A Portland.
Brannon gained 25 pounds in the offseason and worked on his hitting.
Last season, he had a batting average of .251 with 10 home runs and 47 RBIs.
Brannon was a ninth-round draft pick and is considered a future major league contender for the Red Sox.
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Miami Heat player Bam Adebayo set a new team record by scoring 31 points in the first quarter against the Washington Wizards, surpassing LeBron James' previous record. Adebayo continued his strong performance, ending the third quarter with a total of 62 points. His achievement places him among other NBA players who have scored 60 points or more in a game.
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Bam Adebayo scored 31 points in the first quarter, a new Miami Heat record.
Adebayo beat LeBron James' previous team record of 25 points in a quarter.
By halftime, Adebayo had scored 43 points.
Adebayo ended the third quarter with 62 points.
The Heat led by almost 20 points by the end of the third quarter.
Adebayo's performance ranks him among NBA players who have scored 60 or more points in a game.
Notable players with 60-point games include Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and Wilt Chamberlain.
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LAFC is set to play Alajuelense at BMO Stadium in a CONCACAF Champions Cup match on March 10, 2026. The game will be available to watch on Fox Sports 2 and streamed live on Fubo. Both teams have had past matchups, with LAFC winning previous encounters.
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The match is part of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Date and time of the match: March 10, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET.
The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 2 and available for live stream on Fubo.
LAFC and Alajuelense have played each other twice before in 2023.
LAFC won the last five matches leading up to this game.
Alajuelense plays in Costa Rica’s top league, Liga FPD, and is on a two-match winning streak.
LAFC advanced to this round by beating Real Espana with combined scoring of 7-1.
Fubo offers a free trial for new users to watch the live stream.
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