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Trump Drags UFC Into His Own Personal Fight

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Lightning stops play: how electrical storms could disrupt the World Cup

Under US rules, even a distant strike can suspend a game – and some will take place in Florida, the thunderstorm state

Knicks rally from 29 points down to beat Spurs 107-106, set record for biggest NBA Finals comeback

Updated on: June 11, 2026 / 12:42 AM EDT / AP

NBA Finals 2026 Game 4: San Antonio Spurs 106-107 New York Knicks

The New York Knicks stared into the abyss and somehow found a way out.

Knicks beat Spurs with largest NBA finals comeback to move to brink of first title since 1973

The New York Knicks stared into the abyss and somehow found a way out.

A look at the global fanfare for the World Cup

The world's eyes are focused on North America, as the Men's World Cup kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday, with matches in the U.S. and Canada on Friday. Matt Gutman reports.

England 3-0 Costa Rica: World Cup 2026 warm-up

David Hytner was at the Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, and his report is in. Here it is. Thanks for reading this MBM. Not long to go now!

Haiti Forced to Change World Cup Jerseys After FIFA Rejects ‘Political’ Elements

Shirts had included imagery evoking Haitian revolution

650 people competed in Hyrox’s first event. Now it’s a global sport with 1.5 million annual participants

Moritz Fürste is a three-time Olympic field hockey medalist who co-founded Hyrox in Hamburg in 2017, after the city’s failed Olympic bid. Hyrox has since grown into a global fitness racing sport, with around 16,000 affiliated gyms, 121 events in 34 countries and a projected 2026 revenue of $270 million.

Infantino plays the hits as Fifa’s defender-in-chief on eve of World Cup

The Fifa president’s monologue before the 2022 World Cup attained legendary status for all the wrong reasons. He was in familiar form four years on

Chiefs sign Patrick Mahomes to restructured contract worth more than $500m

The Kansas City Chiefs and their starting quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, have agreed to a restructured contract that adds two years to his deal and pushes his total compensation past a half-billion dollars, according to sources.

Gianni Infantino tells football fans to ‘chill’ in response to Fifa’s critics

Gianni Infantino told football fans to “chill and relax” on the eve of the World Cup, while Fifa faced criticism from the United Nations over the immigration issues that have overshadowed the buildup to the tournament.