Robin Raikkonen, son of former Formula 1 world champion Kimi Raikkonen, has signed with Red Bull’s driver development program starting in 2027. The program trains young drivers and has produced successful F1 champions like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen.
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Robin Raikkonen is 11 years old and has done well in karting racing so far.
He will join Red Bull’s junior driver program, which helps young racers grow their skills.
Red Bull’s program has trained famous F1 drivers including Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, both four-time world champions.
Kimi Raikkonen, Robin’s father, won the Formula 1 world championship in 2007 and retired in 2021.
Kimi Raikkonen supports his son and values the Red Bull program for helping Robin develop naturally.
Red Bull’s team leader, Laurent Mekies, praised Robin’s talent, calm attitude, and focus.
The development program aims to carefully support Robin without putting too much pressure on him.
Robin follows a path similar to other Finnish racing kids like Ella Hakkinen, joining professional youth programs.
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Steve Borthwick, the head coach of England's rugby team, has had his contract extended until the end of the 2028 Six Nations tournament despite a poor performance in the 2026 Six Nations. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) gave this extension to avoid instability and allow time for a proper review after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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England rugby team won only one match in the 2026 Six Nations, their worst result since the tournament expanded 25 years ago.
Head coach Steve Borthwick’s contract was extended beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup to include the 2028 Six Nations.
The extension is a strategic move to provide stability and avoid distractions before and during key tournaments.
Conor O'Shea, involved with England rugby management, described the 2026 campaign as "horrendous."
This contract extension is not a full vote of confidence but a temporary holding measure while the RFU plans its future decisions.
Comparisons were made to New Zealand’s coaching patience and the RFU’s past quick changes after poor results in 2015.
If England performs poorly again in the 2027 World Cup, a further extension for Borthwick is unlikely.
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Pakistan’s cricket team struggled badly during the third Test match at Edgbaston, losing seven wickets in a very short time and ending the morning session with a score of 100 for 7. This poor performance has led to historic lows for Pakistan in the series against England, with several records related to their early loss of key players being challenged or broken.
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Pakistan lost seven wickets quickly in the opening session of the third Test match at Edgbaston.
Their score was 100-7 at lunch, indicating a very weak batting performance.
Pakistan’s top five batsmen were all dismissed for single-digit scores, a rare and unwanted record.
This is the first time in Test cricket history that a team’s top five have all been out for single digits in the first innings.
Pakistan is close to breaking another record for the worst average partnership for the first two wickets in an England series.
The pitch was described as inconsistent in bounce but not extremely difficult to play on.
England’s bowlers performed well, putting pressure on Pakistani batsmen.
Pakistan players showed signs of mental and technical struggles during their innings.
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England's cricket team took seven wickets in the first part of the match against Pakistan at Edgbaston. By lunch on the first day of the third and final Test, Pakistan had lost most of their players and were in trouble.
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The match is the third and final Test between England and Pakistan.
The game is being played at the Edgbaston stadium.
England took seven wickets in the first session of the match.
Pakistan's team score was 100 runs for 7 wickets at lunch.
This strong start gives England a big advantage early in the match.
The news is focused on cricket, a sport where teams try to score runs and get opposing players out.
The event is current, with updates published just minutes ago.
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LIV Golf, a professional men's golf tour owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This move starts a process to reorganize the company’s finances and operations.
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LIV Golf is a professional men's golf tour.
It is owned by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia.
The organization filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Chapter 11 allows a company to reorganize its debts while continuing to operate.
The filing was announced on a Tuesday.
The restructuring could lead to LIV Golf being mostly owned by players.
The goal is to fix financial problems without shutting down.
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Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to become the majority owner of Eldense, a Spanish second-division football club. This will be his second Spanish club investment, after buying Cornella earlier this year.
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Eldense is a football club in Spain’s second division (La Liga 2).
Messi agreed to buy shares from the current owners, Grupo TH Soluciones.
The purchase still needs legal checks and approval from the Spanish National Sports Council.
Eldense has struggled this season, with just two points from four games and recently fired their coach.
Messi previously bought Cornella, a smaller club in Spain’s fifth division, in April 2024.
Messi is currently playing for Inter Miami in the United States.
He retired from Argentina’s national team after the 2026 World Cup final.
Cristiano Ronaldo recently bought a 25% share in the Spanish club Almeria.
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Marc Overmars, a former soccer player and sports director at Royal Antwerp, is resigning because of health problems. He has faced fatigue, stress, and recovered from a mild stroke in late 2022.
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Marc Overmars is stepping down as Royal Antwerp’s sports director.
He joined the Belgian club in 2022.
Overmars cited tiredness and stress as reasons for his resignation.
He suffered a mild stroke in December 2022 but has recovered.
His health condition made it hard to keep up with the busy job.
Overmars was director of football at Ajax for almost 10 years.
He left Ajax after sending inappropriate messages to female coworkers.
Doctors warned Overmars that continuing work might cause serious health problems.
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The Seattle Seahawks will start their 2026 NFL season by playing against the New England Patriots, the same teams they faced in Super Bowl 60, which the Seahawks won. This is a rare event where the Super Bowl champion and runner-up meet again in the first week of the next season.
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The Seahawks beat the Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl 60 on February 8, 2026.
The Week 1 rematch is only the third time in NFL history that the Super Bowl teams meet at the start of the next season.
The Seahawks hope to repeat their success but understand they must work hard from the start.
The Patriots see the game as a fresh start and focus on beginning the season strong.
The Seahawks have a winning record of 17-3, and the Patriots have a record of 17-4 heading into the game.
The game will be broadcast on NBC at 8:20 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
The Seahawks are favored to win by 3.5 points according to the latest betting odds.
Meeting again so soon after the Super Bowl happened before in 2016 and once in 1970.
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Rory McIlroy said that President Donald Trump’s planned visit to the Irish Open golf tournament will bring extra security and change the event’s atmosphere. The tournament is held for the first time at Trump’s golf course in Doonbeg, Ireland, and Trump may present the trophy to the winner.
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President Donald Trump is expected to visit the Irish Open this week.
The Irish Open is hosted for the first time at Trump’s golf course in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland.
Rory McIlroy said Trump's visit will require tight security and bring a different feeling to the event.
Trump has supported golf and his courses have hosted major golf events before.
Trump may present the Irish Open winner with the trophy on Sunday evening.
McIlroy expects smaller crowds during the weekend when Trump is there due to security and logistics.
The Irish Open tournament starts on Thursday.
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JJ Gabriel is a 15-year-old football player showing great talent at Manchester United. The team's coach, Michael Carrick, says Gabriel is developing well and he will decide when Gabriel is ready to play for the main team.
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JJ Gabriel is 15 years old and plays for Manchester United's youth team.
Gabriel recently scored two impressive goals in Manchester United’s Premier League 2 matches.
Head coach Michael Carrick praises Gabriel’s talent but is cautious about rushing him into the first team.
Gabriel has been training with Manchester United’s senior team to gain experience.
Former player Ryan Giggs, who debuted at 17, says young players need patience before moving to the main team.
Gabriel’s style and skill have attracted millions of views on social media.
Michael Carrick and club staff are carefully managing Gabriel’s development to find the right time for first-team play.
Gabriel participated in a pre-season game against Atletico Madrid in Stockholm.
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Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set match that ended at 3:33 a.m., marking the latest finish in U.S. Open history. Shelton will now face Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals, guaranteeing an American will reach the final.
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Shelton won with scores of 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7).
The match lasted 4 hours and 28 minutes, finishing at 3:33 a.m.
Alcaraz’s 18-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments ended.
Shelton’s next opponent is No. 11 seed Frances Tiafoe, who won his quarterfinal match in five sets.
The U.S. Open has not had a men's major winner since Andy Roddick in 2003.
Thousands of fans stayed for the late finish, supporting Shelton with chants.
Alcaraz returned to competition after a wrist injury sustained earlier in the year.
This is Shelton’s third major semifinal appearance.
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Ben Shelton won a very long match against Carlos Alcaraz at the U.S. Open, finishing at 3:33 a.m. Shelton beat Alcaraz 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 in a match lasting 4 hours and 28 minutes. Shelton will next play Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals, guaranteeing an American in the men’s final.
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Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open.
The match finished at 3:33 a.m., the latest finish in U.S. Open history.
The final score was 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7).
Alcaraz’s 18-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments ended with this loss.
Shelton will face No. 11 seed Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals.
The U.S. will have a player in the men’s final for the first time since 2003.
Alcaraz returned from a wrist injury since April and struggled physically in the match.
Shelton used powerful serves that sometimes went over 140 mph to win key points.
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Ben Shelton won a five-set match against Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open quarter-finals, ending late in the night and setting a record for the latest finish in the tournament's history. Shelton will face Frances Tiafoe in the semi-finals, guaranteeing an American finalist for the first time since 2003.
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Shelton beat Alcaraz with scores 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 in a match lasting 4 hours and 28 minutes.
The match finished at 3:34 a.m. local time, the latest ever for the US Open.
Shelton had never beaten a top-three player before and had lost three times previously to Alcaraz.
Alcaraz was returning after over four months off due to a wrist injury.
Shelton's win boosts hopes for an American men's singles champion at the US Open for the first time since Andy Roddick in 2003.
Shelton and Tiafoe will play in the semi-finals, ensuring an American reaches the final.
Alcaraz showed strong performance despite injury breaks but seemed slowed by lack of match fitness.
The deciding set was won in a tense 10-point tiebreak, showing how close the match was.
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Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a very close five-set tennis match at the US Open, winning 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 after almost four and a half hours. This win puts Shelton into the semi-finals, guaranteeing an American man will win the US Open for the first time since 2003.
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The match lasted 4 hours and 29 minutes, finishing around 3:33 am at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Shelton won the sets 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(7).
Alcaraz lost nine games in a row at one point during the match.
Shelton remained calm and steady despite Alcaraz’s attempt to come back in the final set.
Shelton will face fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semi-finals.
The last American man to win a grand slam was Andy Roddick in 2003.
The match was the latest-ever finish in US Open history.
Several other quarter-final matches also went to deciding sets, showing a high level of competition.
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Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, was defeated by Ben Shelton in a match that ended at the latest time ever recorded for a US Open tennis match. This event took place in New York.
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Carlos Alcaraz was the defending champion at the US Open tennis tournament.
Ben Shelton won the match against Alcaraz.
The match finished at the latest time in US Open history.
The US Open is held in New York.
The article was published by The Associated Press on September 9, 2026.
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The article predicts the main NFL storylines for the 2026 season, focusing on how the Los Angeles Rams have built a strong team to challenge for the Super Bowl again. It also discusses quarterback trends, key player moves, and which teams might surprise or struggle in the coming season.
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More quarterbacks will take snaps directly behind the center in 2026, following stars like Matthew Stafford and Caleb Williams.
The Los Angeles Rams have assembled a strong roster including veterans Myles Garrett, Aaron Donald, and Matthew Stafford.
The Rams and Cincinnati Bengals could face each other again in the Super Bowl, with both teams improving their defenses.
Aaron Rodgers is expected to retire after the 2026 season, finishing a celebrated career.
The Minnesota Vikings likely won’t make the playoffs despite having a strong defense and talent on offense.
The Dallas Cowboys have offensive stars Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb but a weak defensive front seven, which may limit their success.
The Chicago Bears have a strong defense based on takeaways but made few big moves to improve.
The Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Chargers are seen as underrated teams with potential if key players stay healthy.
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The new NFL season starts with the Seattle Seahawks, the defending Super Bowl champions, playing a rematch against the New England Patriots. The Los Angeles Rams, who improved their team this year, are seen as strong contenders for the Super Bowl.
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The Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl by beating the New England Patriots in February.
British coach Aden Durde is Seattle’s defensive coordinator and the first overseas coach to win the Super Bowl.
The NFL season opener will feature a Super Bowl rematch between Seattle and New England on Wednesday, an unusual day for the season start.
The Los Angeles Rams are favorites to win this season and have strengthened their team.
The Rams will play a game in Australia, at Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking a rare international NFL game.
The NFL season opener was moved to Wednesday due to broadcasting laws in the US.
Thanksgiving week will have five NFL games, including a triple-header on Thanksgiving Day.
The Buffalo Bills will open their new stadium with a game against the Detroit Lions next Thursday.
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Women are increasingly competing successfully in very long and tough running races called ultramarathons. Studies suggest the usual physical advantages men have in shorter races become smaller in longer ones, and women may have some physical traits that help them do better over very long distances.
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Ultramarathons are extremely long running races, often over 100 miles.
Traditionally, men have been faster in races like marathons by about 10-12%.
In races of 100 miles or more, the speed gap between men and women shrinks to around 0.25%.
Women have higher fat stores and use fat more efficiently, providing steady energy in long races.
Women have more "slow twitch" muscle fibers, which use oxygen efficiently and support endurance.
Women may be better at resisting fatigue over many hours of running.
Experts say more scientific studies are needed to fully understand these advantages.
Mental toughness and handling tough conditions also play a big role in completing ultramarathons.
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England’s rugby union head coach Steve Borthwick will have his contract extended through 2028, past the next Rugby World Cup, to provide stability for the team. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) aims to avoid uncertainty about coaching roles before and during the tournament.
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Steve Borthwick became England’s rugby coach in December 2022.
His contract will be extended beyond the 2028 Six Nations tournament.
The RFU wants to ensure clarity and stability in coaching before the Rugby World Cup.
England’s men’s team is considered one of the top contenders to win the next World Cup.
Borthwick can only select players based in the English Premiership league due to RFU rules.
The RFU supports this rule to help maintain investment in English rugby clubs and player development.
England’s women’s team (the Red Roses) has been unbeaten for four years and has won every Six Nations since 2018.
The RFU sees strong competition as important for improving rugby in England.
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) aims to win the Champions League for the third year in a row, hoping to join the list of Europe's football dynasties. The article compares PSG's recent success with other top European clubs known for dominant periods, like Inter Milan in the 1960s and Benfica in the early 1960s.
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PSG are the current Champions League winners and seek a third consecutive title.
PSG became France's top team after Qatar Sports Investments took over 15 years ago.
Since 2023, coach Luis Enrique shifted PSG’s focus to building a disciplined, younger team.
Paris Saint-Germain won two Champions League titles in recent years.
Inter Milan won back-to-back European Cups in 1964 and 1965 under coach Helenio Herrera.
Benfica won consecutive European Cups in 1961 and 1962, led by coach Bela Guttmann and star player Eusebio.
Benfica’s coach Guttmann left after a pay dispute and is rumored to have cursed the club, which hasn’t won another European title since.
The article centers on clubs that have had sustained success in Europe’s main football tournament, starting from 1955.
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