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MESSI AND YAMAL HEADLINE BALLON D'OR NOMINATIONS

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Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal and Argentina icon Lionel Messi are among the headline names included in the nominations for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with France Football announcing the shortlisted players on Tuesday.

VENUS AND SERENA WILLIAMS KNOCKED OUT OF THE US OPEN

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Serena and Venus Williams’ return to the US Open women’s doubles ended in heartbreak after the legendary sisters surrendered a 5–0 lead in the deciding match tiebreak before losing to 14th seeds Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint.

FORMER INDIANA FEVER GUARD JOINS LYNX AHEAD OF WNBA PLAYOFFS

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Former Indiana Fever guard Aari McDonald has joined the Minnesota Lynx, giving the team another experienced option in the backcourt as it prepares for the WNBA playoffs.

NBA HANDS CLIPPERS HISTORIC PENALTIES OVER CAP VIOLATIONS

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The Los Angeles Clippers have been hit with one of the most severe punishments in NBA history after an independent league investigation uncovered what officials described as a pattern of misconduct and serious violations of the league's salary cap rules.

SIMONE BILES FEELS READY TO COMPETE AGAIN AFTER TESTING FLIPS AT THE GYM

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Simone Biles is back in the gym and appears to be enjoying herself as she tests her gymnastics skills once again.

AARON DONALD RETURNS TO RAMS FOR ANOTHER SUPER

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Aaron Donald has returned to the Los Angeles Rams after two and a half years in retirement, making one of the most unexpected comebacks in recent NFL history.

LEWIS HAMILTON EYES HISTORIC FIRST ITALIAN GRAND PRIX AS FERRARI'S FIRST BLACK DRIVER

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Lewis Hamilton will be aiming to write another chapter in Formula One history when he takes to the track for the Italian Grand Prix, hoping to secure his first victory and become the first black Ferrari Formula 1 driver to win a home race for the team.

𝗔’JA WILSON AND KELSEY PLUM RULED OUT OF FIBA WORLD CUP

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The United States women's basketball team will head into the FIBA World Cup without two of its biggest stars after A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum were ruled out of the tournament due to health concerns.