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Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley faced off at a London news conference for their upcoming world title boxing match. Dubois refused Wardley's offered fist bump, highlighting tension before their fight on May 9 in Manchester. Both fighters and their camps exchanged words about each other's abilities and past performances.
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The boxing match is scheduled for May 9 at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena.
Dubois refused a fist bump from Wardley during a tense press event.
Fabio Wardley is the current World Boxing Organization (WBO) champion.
Wardley won 19 out of 20 fights by knockout.
Dubois previously lost to Oleksandr Usyk in a knockout.
Both fighters' teams verbally sparred during the news conference.
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Sri Lanka lost to New Zealand by 61 runs in a T20 World Cup match, leading to their exit from the tournament. New Zealand's strong finish in their batting innings and effective bowling prevented Sri Lanka from reaching the target. New Zealand can still advance to the semi-finals if they win their next game against England.
Key Facts
Sri Lanka lost to New Zealand in the T20 World Cup by 61 runs.
New Zealand scored 168 runs in their 20 overs; Sri Lanka scored 107.
Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie scored key runs for New Zealand.
Matt Henry took two important early wickets for New Zealand.
Rachin Ravindra took four wickets and scored 32 runs for New Zealand.
Sri Lanka needed to win to stay in the tournament but were eliminated after this loss.
New Zealand can reach the semi-finals if they beat England in their next match.
Sri Lanka's next match is against Pakistan.
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Beau Greaves made history by becoming the first woman to hit a nine-dart finish in a PDC ProTour event. She accomplished this feat during a match in Leicester and went on to win that match, although she did not advance past the last 16 in the tournament.
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Beau Greaves hit a nine-dart finish in a PDC ProTour event, the first woman to do so.
The event took place in a Players Championship match in Leicester.
A nine-dart finish is the shortest possible game in darts, involving a series of high-scoring throws.
Greaves achieved this against Mensur Suljovic by scoring two 180s followed by a 141 finish.
She won the match 6-5 but was later defeated 6-3 in the last 16 by David Sharp.
Greaves has been successful in the Women's Series and reached the World Youth Championship final.
She competed in the PDC World Darts Championship, where she faced Daryl Gurney.
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Alex Mitchell, England's main scrum-half, is out of the rest of the Six Nations due to a hamstring injury from a match against Ireland. Jack van Poortvliet has stepped in as his replacement, and other players have been called to cover the position. England faces challenges in their upcoming matches, including against Italy, after recent losses.
Key Facts
Alex Mitchell, a key player for England, suffered a hamstring injury and will miss the remainder of the Six Nations matches.
Jack van Poortvliet replaced Mitchell during the match against Ireland and will likely continue in his position.
England's coach, Steve Borthwick, might need to change the team's strategy as a result of Mitchell's absence.
Ben Spencer and Raffi Quirke are additional players available to fill the scrum-half position.
England has lost recent matches to Scotland and Ireland, putting pressure on upcoming games.
England plans to play Italy on March 7, with a history of winning all 32 previous encounters against them.
Center Ollie Lawrence has a knee injury but hopes to return for the Italy game.
Fullback George Furbank is set to rejoin the England squad after a club match if he remains healthy.
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In a cricket match at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super 8s, New Zealand player Matt Henry bowled Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka out with the first ball of the innings. The match is between New Zealand and Sri Lanka.
Key Facts
Matt Henry is a cricket player for New Zealand.
The match is part of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super 8s.
Pathum Nissanka is a player for the Sri Lankan team.
Nissanka was dismissed on the very first ball, known as a "golden duck."
The match is being watched live by UK users.
The game is between New Zealand and Sri Lanka.
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Arvid Lindblad, an 18-year-old from Britain, is making his debut as the youngest Formula 1 driver from Britain this season. He will first compete in a race in Australia.
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Arvid Lindblad is 18 years old.
He is set to become Britain's youngest Formula 1 driver.
His debut race will be in Australia.
The news was reported by BBC Sport.
The focus is on Lindblad's upcoming participation in the Formula 1 season.
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Uefa has confirmed that Benfica's player Gianluca Prestianni will not play in their Champions League game against Real Madrid after rejecting Benfica's appeal against his suspension. The suspension is based on an allegation of racist abuse, and Uefa is conducting a detailed investigation.
Key Facts
Benfica's player Gianluca Prestianni received a provisional one-match suspension.
The ban follows an allegation of racist abuse by Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.
Benfica appealed the suspension but acknowledged it was unlikely to be successful before the game.
Uefa's Appeals Body dismissed Benfica's appeal, maintaining the suspension.
The suspension is provisional while Uefa conducts a full investigation.
Uefa has indicated there is sufficient initial evidence for a potential case against Prestianni.
The match against Real Madrid is set for Wednesday at the Bernabeu stadium.
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A group led by James Bord decided not to buy Sheffield Wednesday football club. The club, which has financial problems and was recently relegated, is now looking for a new buyer. Another group, led by David Storch, might still be interested in buying the club.
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James Bord's group was the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday.
The group included Felix Romer and Alsharif Faisal Bin Jamil.
They decided not to proceed with the purchase due to the club's financial issues.
Sheffield Wednesday has been in financial trouble since October.
The Bord group spent over £4 million to help the club temporarily.
Sheffield Wednesday was recently relegated from the Championship after losing a match to Sheffield United.
Another bidder led by David Storch remains interested in the club.
The club's administrators are now looking for new buyers again.
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India is set to play Zimbabwe in a crucial T20 World Cup Super Eights cricket match in 2026. Both teams need a win to stay in the tournament, with the match taking place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India. India previously lost to South Africa, while Zimbabwe has had impressive wins over Australia and Sri Lanka.
Key Facts
The match will be held on Wednesday, February 26, at 7 PM local time in Chennai, India.
India needs to win against Zimbabwe after losing to South Africa in their first Super Eights match.
India had four wins in the first round of the tournament.
Zimbabwe surprised many by defeating Australia and Sri Lanka to reach the Super Eights.
Zimbabwe's first Super Eights match ended in a loss to the West Indies.
The West Indies currently lead Group 1 in the Super Eights, with South Africa in second place.
India's team is considering changes due to recent poor performances from some players, including the opener Abhishek Sharma.
India's batting lineup is primarily left-handed, making them vulnerable to off-spin bowling.
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Manchester United reported an operating profit of £32.6 million for the last six months of 2025, a noticeable improvement from a loss of £3.9 million in the same period the previous year. However, their total debt has risen to £1.3 billion, largely due to outstanding transfer fees and other financial commitments.
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Manchester United posted a £32.6 million profit for the six months ending December 2025.
The club had a loss of £3.9 million in the same period the year before.
Manchester United's total debt is now approximately £1.3 billion.
The club's current credit facility is £295.7 million.
Outstanding transfer fees are a significant part of the debt, listed as over £500 million.
Net finance costs were reduced to £13.9 million from £37.6 million the previous year.
Manchester United's revenues were £190.3 million, with commercial revenue down 8% to £78.5 million.
The club reduced wages by 9% to £75.1 million and made significant staff cuts in recent years.
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There is controversy in the UK's cricket league, the Hundred, regarding Pakistani players. Reports suggest that four teams with Indian business ties may not select Pakistani players, which has caused concern in the cricket community. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) maintains that selection is based on performance and team needs, not nationality.
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The Hundred is a professional franchise cricket league in the UK.
Four teams in the league are part-owned by Indian businesses.
Some reports claim these teams may not pick Pakistani players due to Indian ownership ties.
The ECB states all teams are open to players regardless of nationality.
Pakistani player Sahibzada Farhan expressed hope to be chosen for the league.
67 Pakistani players, including star bowlers, have registered for the auction.
Last year's Hundred included two Pakistani players, and others have played before.
The ECB sold stakes to Indian and U.S. investors but retains full control over the league.
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Alysa Liu, an Olympic gold medalist in figure skating, received a warm welcome upon arriving at San Francisco International Airport after winning the women's singles event. Videos of her arrival showed passengers and staff applauding her achievements, and she gained a large following on social media due to her success.
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Alysa Liu won a gold medal in women's singles figure skating at the Olympics.
She was greeted with applause and cheers at San Francisco International Airport.
Videos of the airport welcome were shared on TikTok.
Liu's social media following grew significantly during and after the Olympics.
She previously retired briefly but returned to skating with more control over her career.
Liu has no plans to leave figure skating and expressed her love for the sport.
The airport celebration marked the beginning of a potential homecoming tour for Liu.
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The Texas Rangers will play against the Cleveland Guardians in a Spring Training baseball game in Arizona on February 25, 2026. This game helps teams finalize their player lineups and prepare for the upcoming season. It is available to watch via TV or online streaming.
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The game is on February 25, 2026, at 3:05 PM ET.
It is part of MLB Spring Training, specifically the Cactus League.
The game is broadcasted on MLB.TV and available to stream on Fubo.
Spring Training helps teams decide on final player rosters and lineups.
The Texas Rangers aim to improve on their previous season's 81–81 win-loss record.
Corey Seager, a two-time World Series MVP, is leading the Rangers.
The game is part of preparations for the regular MLB season, including players managing workloads after returning from the World Baseball Classic.
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WWE superstar Bronson Reed is set to have surgery after injuring his bicep during a wrestling match. This injury has led WWE to change its plans for upcoming events, including WrestleMania 42 and an Elimination Chamber match.
Key Facts
Bronson Reed injured his bicep on February 23, 2026, during a WWE wrestling event.
The injury occurred in Atlanta during a triple-threat Elimination Chamber qualifying match.
Reed was supposed to participate in the Elimination Chamber match in Chicago and WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.
WWE will need to change their storyline plans due to Reed's injury.
Reed was quickly sent to Birmingham, Alabama, for specialist treatment after the injury.
Jey Uso will now take Reed's place in the Elimination Chamber match.
The match winner will have a chance to compete for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 42 is facing lower-than-expected ticket sales at Allegiant Stadium.
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Max Burt, a baseball player who has played for the New York Yankees' minor league teams, has signed a minor-league contract with the Detroit Tigers. Burt, who has not yet played in the major leagues, hopes the new opportunity will help him achieve that goal.
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Max Burt played in the Yankees' minor league system for nearly eight years.
Burt signed a minor-league deal with the Detroit Tigers.
He was a 28th-round pick in the 2018 draft from Northeastern University.
Burt has not yet debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB).
He has played 582 minor league games, mainly for the Yankees' teams.
He leads the Yankees' Double-A team in hits, runs, and games played.
Burt has played in all four infield positions in over 500 innings.
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Katie Taylor, an Irish boxer and undisputed light-welterweight champion, announced she plans to retire after a final fight in Dublin later this year. She hopes the fight will take place at Croke Park, but other venues are available if needed.
Key Facts
Katie Taylor is a 39-year-old Irish boxer.
She holds the title of undisputed light-welterweight champion.
Her last fight was against Amanda Serrano in New York in July 2022.
Taylor plans to retire after a final fight in Dublin this summer.
She wants to hold her farewell fight at Croke Park.
Other possible venues include the 3Arena and the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
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The San Francisco Giants will play against the Milwaukee Brewers in a Spring Training baseball game in Arizona on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The game is part of the MLB Cactus League, which is a series of practice matches before the regular season. Fans can watch the game on MLB.TV or livestream it on Fubo, a streaming service that offers a free trial.
Key Facts
The game is part of MLB Spring Training, which helps teams prepare for the regular season.
Spring Training games are less about winning and more about assessing players' skills and readiness.
The San Francisco Giants ended the 2025 season with an 81–81 record.
The Milwaukee Brewers finished the 2025 season with a strong 97–65 record.
Notable players for the Giants include Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman, and Logan Webb.
Key players for the Brewers are Jacob Misiorowski, William Contreras, and Christian Yelich.
The game will be broadcast on MLB.TV and available for live streaming on Fubo.
Fubo offers a free trial and allows viewers to watch MLB games, subject to regional restrictions.
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Trey Yesavage, a promising baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, played impressively in the playoffs last year with 27 2/3 innings pitched. However, the team manager, John Schneider, advises caution in expecting too much from him in his first full major league season due to the increased workload.
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Trey Yesavage pitched 27 2/3 innings in the playoffs last year for the Blue Jays.
Before the postseason, he had only pitched 14 innings in the major league regular season.
Yesavage moved through three levels of the minor leagues after starting at High-A last year.
The Blue Jays see potential in Yesavage based on his performance last October.
Manager John Schneider suggests managing expectations for Yesavage’s workload in his first full major league season.
Yesavage had a total of 139 2/3 innings last season, including all games from minors, majors, and postseason.
His first game action for this spring is expected soon, with more information on his season plan expected later.
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The article discusses the performance issues of England cricketer Jos Buttler, who has been struggling to perform well recently. The article explores three options for England's team decisions: continue supporting him, change his batting position, or drop him from the team, with the first being the most likely option.
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Jos Buttler is a well-known cricket player for England, celebrated for winning two World Cups.
Recently, Buttler has struggled and recorded four single-digit scores in cricket matches.
Buttler has been practicing extra but hasn't improved his performance in recent games.
England's captain, Harry Brook, supports Buttler and believes he will regain form soon.
Despite Buttler's current slump, he remains one of the top scorers in T20 international cricket.
Options for Buttler include backing him, moving him to a different position in the lineup, or dropping him from the team.
Buttler has played successfully in different batting positions in the past, including a successful stint in the Indian Premier League.
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Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong says he does not hold any grudge against the New York Mets for trading him. He believes the trade to the Cubs worked out well for him and understands why the Mets made that decision.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong was drafted by the New York Mets with the 19th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft.
He was traded to the Chicago Cubs in a deal that involved Javier Báez and Trevor Williams going to the Mets.
After the trade, Crow-Armstrong had a strong season with 31 home runs and 35 stolen bases.
Crow-Armstrong appeared on a podcast, saying he understood why the Mets traded him and holds no bad feelings.
He mentioned it was a significant risk for the Cubs to trade for him since he had played only six professional games at the time.
The Cubs and Mets both aim to compete against top teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers for the National League title.
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