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May 08, 2026

 

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Fueled by beer ads, March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

The magical March Madness cocktail will now include eight more teams, eight more games and more of one other ingredient, too: beer. Maybe wine, too. Read More.

Copa Libertadores soccer match halted after just 3 minutes when fans protest with flares

A Copa Libertadores soccer match between Colombia's Independiente Medellín and Flamengo of Brazil was suspended after just three minutes Thursday and later called off when fans of the Colombian team began lighting flares and throwing objects on to the pitch. Read More.

Go inside the neighborhood soccer club where Messi’s magic began

The breeze off the Paraná River brings a chill to the afternoon in Rosario. As the kids warm up, the clatter of their tiny cleats intensifies until the referee signals for the players to enter the pitch. Read More.

Lucas Herbert with a 64 leads LIV Golf Virginia. Rahm and DeChambeau are 5 behind

Lucas Herbert had seven birdies to go along with an eagle, leading to an 8-under 64 at Trump National and a two-shot lead in LIV Golf Virginia on Thursday. Read More.

 

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FIFA triples price to $32,970 for its best available tickets to the World Cup final

FIFA tripled the price of its best available tickets to the World Cup final, making $32,970 seats available Thursday for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Read More.

A domestic battery case against Chiefs assistant Dave Merritt is dismissed without prejudice

A misdemeanor domestic battery case against Chiefs assistant Dave Merritt has been dismissed without prejudice, less than three weeks after the longtime NFL coach entered a plea of not guilty and was released from jail in Johnson County, Kansas. Read More.

Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander each score 22 as Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers in West semis

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn't scoring the way he usually does, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are still winning the way they normally do. Read More.

Iga Swiatek's new coach tore his Achilles' tendon in a practice session

It was supposed to be a fun game between Iga Swiatek and her new coach on a special court in downtown Rome to help promote the Italian Open. Read More.

 
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