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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
Falcons Projected to Add ‘Missing’ WR Piece Early in 2025 NFL Draft
The Atlanta Falcons have added skilled position players in the top 10 of the NFL Draft each of the past four years. Pro Football & Sports Network's Joe DeLeone sees the Falcons selecting another wide receiver early in 2025, but in the second round rather than the first. In his latest NFL mock draft released
Super Falcons’ Ashleigh Plumptre pens two-year contract extension with Al-Ittihad
Soccer
Super Falcons’ and Al-Ittihad Ladies defender, Ashleigh Megan Plumptre, has penned a two-year contract extension with her club side in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,...
Super Falcons star leaves Nigerian champions Edo Queens to join Chinese side Liaoning Baiye
Soccer
After conquering the local scene with Edo Queens, exciting Super Falcons forward Folashade Ijamilusi has joined the class of Nigerian footballers plying their...
Falcons vs. Commanders: Sunday Night Football Open Thread
The Washington Commanders host the Atlanta Falcons tonight outside the Nation’s Capital. These teams are coming into this one looking to solidify playoff hopes. Will Dan Quinn stick it to his former team? Can Atlanta pull off the upset? Let’s tune in and find out! Atlanta Falcons at Washington Commanders Northwest Stadium - Landover, Maryland
‘MNF’ takeaways: Falcons hold off Raiders to stay alive in NFC South
The Atlanta Falcons held off a late rally by the Las Vegas Raiders to score an ugly 15-9 win on "Monday Night Football." The Falcons gave up a late TD with 2:54 remaining and needed this interception in the end zone from safety Jessie Bates III on a Hail Mary attempt at the end of
Super Falcons dominate as four stars make CAF Women’s TOTY
Soccer Asisat Oshoala, Osinachi Ohale, Michelle Alozie and Rasheedat Ajibade all made sure the Super Falcons were well-represented in the CAF Women’s Best eleven...
Falcons vs. Raiders MNF Game Recap
Monday night means Monday Night Football, and this week's matchup was the Atlanta Falcons vs the Las Vegas Raiders. This is a crucial game for the Falcons if they want to stay in the race for the NFC South. Speaking of the Falcons, they strike first in this game, as Kirk Cousins hits Drake London
Super Falcons watch: Babajide, Onumonu on fire; Ajibade returns; Birthday girl Nnadozie frustrates PSG
Soccer
Several members of the Nigerian women’s national football team were in action for their respective clubs on Saturday and Sunday, as Soccernet.ng highlights...
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...