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<title>News Span Media &#45; : Sports</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/rss/category/sports</link>
<description>News Span Media &#45; : Sports</description>
<dc:language>en</dc:language>
<dc:rights>Copyright 2011 &#45; 2026 News Span Media Inc</dc:rights>

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<title>How young men&amp;apos;s lives are influenced by the manosphere</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/how-young-mens-lives-are-influenced-by-the-manosphere</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/how-young-mens-lives-are-influenced-by-the-manosphere</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:28 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, young, mens, lives, are, influenced, the, manosphere</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Another Sunday In Hell: The brutal race that thwarts the greats</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/another-sunday-in-hell-the-brutal-race-that-thwarts-the-greats</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/another-sunday-in-hell-the-brutal-race-that-thwarts-the-greats</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Paris-Roubaix&#039;s remains elite&#039;s sport&#039;s most volatile journey of daring and dust. And the Hell of the North is the one race legend Tadej Pogacar still can&#039;t win. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:25 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Another, Sunday, Hell:, The, brutal, race, that, thwarts, the, greats</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Paris-Roubaix's remains elite's sport's most volatile journey of daring and dust. And the Hell of the North is the one race legend Tadej Pogacar still can't win.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sunderland condemn racist abuse of Brobbey</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sunderland-condemn-racist-abuse-of-brobbey</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sunderland-condemn-racist-abuse-of-brobbey</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sunderland say racist abuse of forward Brian Brobbey on social media highlights the &quot;ongoing and unacceptable frequency of this behaviour&quot;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:24 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sunderland, condemn, racist, abuse, Brobbey</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sunderland say racist abuse of forward Brian Brobbey on social media highlights the "ongoing and unacceptable frequency of this behaviour".]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>How crucial is 99&#45;cap Walsh to the Lionesses?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/how-crucial-is-99-cap-walsh-to-the-lionesses</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/how-crucial-is-99-cap-walsh-to-the-lionesses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ England midfielder Keira Walsh is set to make her 100th appearance against world champions Spain at Wembley. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:23 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, crucial, 99-cap, Walsh, the, Lionesses</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[England midfielder Keira Walsh is set to make her 100th appearance against world champions Spain at Wembley.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Olympian Dobbin retires because of &amp;apos;life&#45;changing health issue&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/olympian-dobbin-retires-because-of-life-changing-health-issue</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/olympian-dobbin-retires-because-of-life-changing-health-issue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Scottish 200m record holder Beth Dobbin announces her retirement following &quot;a three-year battle with a serious and life-changing health issue&quot;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:21 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Olympian, Dobbin, retires, because, life-changing, health, issue</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Scottish 200m record holder Beth Dobbin announces her retirement following "a three-year battle with a serious and life-changing health issue".]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Man City v Arsenal &#45; winner takes all?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/man-city-v-arsenal-winner-takes-all</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/man-city-v-arsenal-winner-takes-all</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin discuss how the Premier League showdown between Man City and Arsenal could pan out - and what it will mean for the title race. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:20 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Man, City, Arsenal, winner, takes, all</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin discuss how the Premier League showdown between Man City and Arsenal could pan out - and what it will mean for the title race.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Ranking the biggest Premier League title slip&#45;ups</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/ranking-the-biggest-premier-league-title-slip-ups</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/ranking-the-biggest-premier-league-title-slip-ups</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With Arsenal desperate to banish their title-bottling demons, we look at the top 10 teams who have let Premier League leads slip. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:18 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ranking, the, biggest, Premier, League, title, slip-ups</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[With Arsenal desperate to banish their title-bottling demons, we look at the top 10 teams who have let Premier League leads slip.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>We have complied with financial rules &#45; West Brom</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/we-have-complied-with-financial-rules-west-brom</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/we-have-complied-with-financial-rules-west-brom</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ West Bromwich Albion insist they have &quot;fully complied&quot; with EFL&#039;s profit and sustainability rules after reports they could face a points deduction ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:17 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>have, complied, with, financial, rules, West, Brom</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[West Bromwich Albion insist they have "fully complied" with EFL's profit and sustainability rules after reports they could face a points deduction]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Ex&#45;Arsenal midfielder Partey denies two new counts of rape</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/ex-arsenal-midfielder-partey-denies-two-new-counts-of-rape</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/ex-arsenal-midfielder-partey-denies-two-new-counts-of-rape</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thomas Partey, 32, pleads not guilty to two new allegations of rape at Southwark Crown Court. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:15 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ex-Arsenal, midfielder, Partey, denies, two, new, counts, rape</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Thomas Partey, 32, pleads not guilty to two new allegations of rape at Southwark Crown Court.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tottenham in advanced talks to sign Robertson</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/tottenham-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-robertson</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/tottenham-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-robertson</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tottenham are in advanced talks over a free transfer for Liverpool defender Andy Robertson this summer. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:14 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tottenham, advanced, talks, sign, Robertson</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham are in advanced talks over a free transfer for Liverpool defender Andy Robertson this summer.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Talling &amp;amp; Hunt out of Six Nations as England lock shortage deepens</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/talling-hunt-out-of-six-nations-as-england-lock-shortage-deepens</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/talling-hunt-out-of-six-nations-as-england-lock-shortage-deepens</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ England&#039;s already-depleted squad suffer a double injury blow as Natasha Hunt and Morwenna Talling are ruled out of the Women&#039;s Six Nations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:12 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Talling, Hunt, out, Six, Nations, England, lock, shortage, deepens</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[England's already-depleted squad suffer a double injury blow as Natasha Hunt and Morwenna Talling are ruled out of the Women's Six Nations.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Anderson inspires Lancashire to dramatic win</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/anderson-inspires-lancashire-to-dramatic-win</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/anderson-inspires-lancashire-to-dramatic-win</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ James Anderson takes 4-18 as Lancashire dismiss Derbyshire for 108 to win by 29 runs at Old Trafford. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:11 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Anderson, inspires, Lancashire, dramatic, win</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[James Anderson takes 4-18 as Lancashire dismiss Derbyshire for 108 to win by 29 runs at Old Trafford.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Russian swimmers permitted to compete under flag</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/russian-swimmers-permitted-to-compete-under-flag</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/russian-swimmers-permitted-to-compete-under-flag</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Athletes from Russia and Belarus will be able to compete in senior World Aquatics events under their countries&#039; flags as the body lifts a ban on their participation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:09 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Russian, swimmers, permitted, compete, under, flag</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Athletes from Russia and Belarus will be able to compete in senior World Aquatics events under their countries' flags as the body lifts a ban on their participation.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Colchester confirm &amp;apos;detailed&amp;apos; sale talks amid Terry link</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/colchester-confirm-detailed-sale-talks-amid-terry-link</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/colchester-confirm-detailed-sale-talks-amid-terry-link</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Colchester United confirm &#039;detailed&#039; takeover talks are ongoing with an unnamed consortium amid reports that John Terry is involved. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:08 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Colchester, confirm, detailed, sale, talks, amid, Terry, link</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Colchester United confirm 'detailed' takeover talks are ongoing with an unnamed consortium amid reports that John Terry is involved.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Lowry&amp;apos;s ace &amp;amp; McIlroy feature in best shots of 2026 Masters</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/lowrys-ace-mcilroy-feature-in-best-shots-of-2026-masters</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/lowrys-ace-mcilroy-feature-in-best-shots-of-2026-masters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry&#039;s hole-in-one all feature in shots of the tournament from the 2026 Masters in Augusta. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:06 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lowrys, ace, McIlroy, feature, best, shots, 2026, Masters</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry's hole-in-one all feature in shots of the tournament from the 2026 Masters in Augusta.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>McIlroy makes major warning after Masters triumph</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-makes-major-warning-after-masters-triumph</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-makes-major-warning-after-masters-triumph</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After retaining his Masters title, Rory McIlroy spent four hours dealing with presentations and interviews but was still smiling for the final one, writes Iain Carter. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:04 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>McIlroy, makes, major, warning, after, Masters, triumph</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[After retaining his Masters title, Rory McIlroy spent four hours dealing with presentations and interviews but was still smiling for the final one, writes Iain Carter.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Wilkinson challenges Wales to fill Holland void</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wilkinson-challenges-wales-to-fill-holland-void</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wilkinson-challenges-wales-to-fill-holland-void</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Head coach Rhian Wilkinson says it is up to other players to fill the void left by Ceri Holland in Wales&#039; Women&#039;s World Cup qualifiers against Albania. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:03 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wilkinson, challenges, Wales, fill, Holland, void</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Head coach Rhian Wilkinson says it is up to other players to fill the void left by Ceri Holland in Wales' Women's World Cup qualifiers against Albania.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Cartwright &amp;apos;betrayed and disrespected&amp;apos; by Hull FC</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/cartwright-betrayed-and-disrespected-by-hull-fc</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/cartwright-betrayed-and-disrespected-by-hull-fc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hull FC head coach John Cartwright says he has not been told why they have opted to part ways with him at the end of the season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:01 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cartwright, betrayed, and, disrespected, Hull</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hull FC head coach John Cartwright says he has not been told why they have opted to part ways with him at the end of the season.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Spurs captain Romero out for rest of season with injury</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/spurs-captain-romero-out-for-rest-of-season-with-injury</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/spurs-captain-romero-out-for-rest-of-season-with-injury</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to miss the rest of the season with the knee injury he sustained in their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Spurs, captain, Romero, out, for, rest, season, with, injury</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to miss the rest of the season with the knee injury he sustained in their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Liverpool &amp;apos;can do special things&amp;apos; against PSG &#45; Slot</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/liverpool-can-do-special-things-against-psg-slot</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/liverpool-can-do-special-things-against-psg-slot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Liverpool boss Arne Slot on why his side believe they can overcome a two-goal deficit against reigning champions Paris St-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:59 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Liverpool, can, special, things, against, PSG, Slot</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool boss Arne Slot on why his side believe they can overcome a two-goal deficit against reigning champions Paris St-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Andreatta &amp;apos;500% sure&amp;apos; Scotland will reach major finals</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/andreatta-500-sure-scotland-will-reach-major-finals</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/andreatta-500-sure-scotland-will-reach-major-finals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Head coach Melissa Andreatta is &quot;500% sure&quot; her squad will be the ones to take Scotland to a first women&#039;s major tournament since 2019, even if it is not next summer&#039;s World Cup in Brazil. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:57 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Andreatta, 500, sure, Scotland, will, reach, major, finals</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Head coach Melissa Andreatta is "500% sure" her squad will be the ones to take Scotland to a first women's major tournament since 2019, even if it is not next summer's World Cup in Brazil.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Draper retires in first round as injury woes continue</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/draper-retires-in-first-round-as-injury-woes-continue</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/draper-retires-in-first-round-as-injury-woes-continue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Britain&#039;s Jack Draper is forced to retire in the third set of his first-round match against Tomas Martin Etcheverry at the Barcelona Open because of a knee injury. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:56 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Draper, retires, first, round, injury, woes, continue</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Britain's Jack Draper is forced to retire in the third set of his first-round match against Tomas Martin Etcheverry at the Barcelona Open because of a knee injury.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fury, Joshua and Wilder are back; what&amp;apos;s next for the glamour division?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/fury-joshua-and-wilder-are-back-whats-next-for-the-glamour-division-23189</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/fury-joshua-and-wilder-are-back-whats-next-for-the-glamour-division-23189</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The heavyweight division is buzzing again thanks to Tyson Fury calling out Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder&#039;s return. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:54 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fury, Joshua, and, Wilder, are, back, whats, next, for, the, glamour, division</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The heavyweight division is buzzing again thanks to Tyson Fury calling out Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder's return.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Transfer rumors, news: Nine Premier League clubs eye Leicester wonderkid</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/transfer-rumors-news-nine-premier-league-clubs-eye-leicester-wonderkid</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/transfer-rumors-news-nine-premier-league-clubs-eye-leicester-wonderkid</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Around half the teams in the Premier League want to sign Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga. Transfer Talk has the latest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:53 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Transfer, rumors, news:, Nine, Premier, League, clubs, eye, Leicester, wonderkid</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Around half the teams in the Premier League want to sign Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga. Transfer Talk has the latest.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Man City revive Premier League race, Inter win 7&#45;goal thriller, more</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/man-city-revive-premier-league-race-inter-win-7-goal-thriller-more</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/man-city-revive-premier-league-race-inter-win-7-goal-thriller-more</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Man City&#039;s win at Chelsea and Arsenal&#039;s defeat at Bournemouth have thrown the title race wide open -- arguably, it&#039;s City&#039;s to lose from here. PLUS: Inter Milan show win a seven-goal thriller at Como as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:52 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Man, City, revive, Premier, League, race, Inter, win, 7-goal, thriller, more</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Man City's win at Chelsea and Arsenal's defeat at Bournemouth have thrown the title race wide open -- arguably, it's City's to lose from here. PLUS: Inter Milan show win a seven-goal thriller at Como as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Only Klopp, Luis Enrique can fix Real Madrid ... and that&amp;apos;s a problem</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/only-klopp-luis-enrique-can-fix-real-madrid-and-thats-a-problem</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/only-klopp-luis-enrique-can-fix-real-madrid-and-thats-a-problem</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Finding a manager capable of measuring up to Madrid&#039;s unique demands will be tougher than ever. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:50 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Only, Klopp, Luis, Enrique, can, fix, Real, Madrid, ..., and, thats, problem</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Finding a manager capable of measuring up to Madrid's unique demands will be tougher than ever.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>College coaches pick 2026 NFL draft sleepers</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/college-coaches-pick-2026-nfl-draft-sleepers</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/college-coaches-pick-2026-nfl-draft-sleepers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ We know the top talent in the draft, but who could surprise in the pros? We asked their college coaches. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:48 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>College, coaches, pick, 2026, NFL, draft, sleepers</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[We know the top talent in the draft, but who could surprise in the pros? We asked their college coaches.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Our annual NFL draft prospect skill superlative list: The one player who excels at each trait</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/our-annual-nfl-draft-prospect-skill-superlative-list-the-one-player-who-excels-at-each-trait</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/our-annual-nfl-draft-prospect-skill-superlative-list-the-one-player-who-excels-at-each-trait</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Strongest arm? Fastest offensive and defensive playmakers? Quickest first step? Let&#039;s hand out superlatives for this NFL draft class. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:47 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Our, annual, NFL, draft, prospect, skill, superlative, list:, The, one, player, who, excels, each, trait</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Strongest arm? Fastest offensive and defensive playmakers? Quickest first step? Let's hand out superlatives for this NFL draft class.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fight grades: Nearly every UFC 327 bout exceeds expectations</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/fight-grades-nearly-every-ufc-327-bout-exceeds-expectations</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/fight-grades-nearly-every-ufc-327-bout-exceeds-expectations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ UFC 327 had all the ingredients needed to make an all-time great fight card. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:45 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fight, grades:, Nearly, every, UFC, 327, bout, exceeds, expectations</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[UFC 327 had all the ingredients needed to make an all-time great fight card.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;He turned into the Black Mamba&amp;apos;: Inside Kobe Bryant&amp;apos;s 60&#45;point farewell</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/he-turned-into-the-black-mamba-inside-kobe-bryants-60-point-farewell</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/he-turned-into-the-black-mamba-inside-kobe-bryants-60-point-farewell</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From teammates and opponents to coaches, officials and staff, those who were there remember how Bryant&#039;s last game became something no one expected -- and no one will forget. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:44 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>He, turned, into, the, Black, Mamba:, Inside, Kobe, Bryants, 60-point, farewell</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[From teammates and opponents to coaches, officials and staff, those who were there remember how Bryant's last game became something no one expected -- and no one will forget.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Top 10 WrestleMania moments: From double turns to the end of the streak</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/top-10-wrestlemania-moments-from-double-turns-to-the-end-of-the-streak</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/top-10-wrestlemania-moments-from-double-turns-to-the-end-of-the-streak</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ESPN combed through more than 450 matches to rank the 10 greatest moments in WrestleMania history. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:42 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Top, WrestleMania, moments:, From, double, turns, the, end, the, streak</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[ESPN combed through more than 450 matches to rank the 10 greatest moments in WrestleMania history.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Week 9: Top 25 rankings, best moments and what to watch</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/week-9-top-25-rankings-best-moments-and-what-to-watch</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/week-9-top-25-rankings-best-moments-and-what-to-watch</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ What do the latest top 25 rankings look like after top teams lost over the weekend? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:41 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Week, Top, rankings, best, moments, and, what, watch</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[What do the latest top 25 rankings look like after top teams lost over the weekend?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Eagles, A.J. Brown intrigue increases as NFL draft nears</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/eagles-aj-brown-intrigue-increases-as-nfl-draft-nears</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/eagles-aj-brown-intrigue-increases-as-nfl-draft-nears</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Eagles haven&#039;t been highly incentivized to move Brown to this point, in large part due to the financials. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:39 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eagles, A.J., Brown, intrigue, increases, NFL, draft, nears</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Eagles haven't been highly incentivized to move Brown to this point, in large part due to the financials.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NHL playoff watch: What&amp;apos;s at stake in each of Monday&amp;apos;s 10 matchups</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nhl-playoff-watch-whats-at-stake-in-each-of-mondays-10-matchups</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/nhl-playoff-watch-whats-at-stake-in-each-of-mondays-10-matchups</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There isn&#039;t much season left to determine playoff seeding and draft lottery order. Here&#039;s a rundown of what&#039;s on tap. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:38 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NHL, playoff, watch:, Whats, stake, each, Mondays, matchups</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[There isn't much season left to determine playoff seeding and draft lottery order. Here's a rundown of what's on tap.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Final 2026 NHL Awards Watch: Kucherov takes the lead for MVP</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/final-2026-nhl-awards-watch-kucherov-takes-the-lead-for-mvp</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/final-2026-nhl-awards-watch-kucherov-takes-the-lead-for-mvp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:36 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Final, 2026, NHL, Awards, Watch:, Kucherov, takes, the, lead, for, MVP</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>The case for the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL&amp;apos;s MVP trophy of record</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/the-case-for-the-ted-lindsay-award-as-the-nhls-mvp-trophy-of-record</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/the-case-for-the-ted-lindsay-award-as-the-nhls-mvp-trophy-of-record</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Both the Lindsay and the Hart winner can be considered the league&#039;s best player. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:34 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, case, for, the, Ted, Lindsay, Award, the, NHLs, MVP, trophy, record</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Both the Lindsay and the Hart winner can be considered the league's best player.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>MLS Power Rankings: LAFC&amp;apos;s first loss of 2026 knocks them off the top</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/mls-power-rankings-lafcs-first-loss-of-2026-knocks-them-off-the-top</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/mls-power-rankings-lafcs-first-loss-of-2026-knocks-them-off-the-top</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LAFC had been practically perfect in 2026, but the Angelenos first loss of the year cleared room for a new No. 1 in this edition of MLS Power Rankings. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:33 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MLS, Power, Rankings:, LAFCs, first, loss, 2026, knocks, them, off, the, top</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[LAFC had been practically perfect in 2026, but the Angelenos first loss of the year cleared room for a new No. 1 in this edition of MLS Power Rankings.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Top 10 tips to play and win ESPN fantasy women&amp;apos;s basketball like the pros</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/top-10-tips-to-play-and-win-espn-fantasy-womens-basketball-like-the-pros</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/top-10-tips-to-play-and-win-espn-fantasy-womens-basketball-like-the-pros</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Your guide to research, drafting and roster strategy to play (and win) fantasy women&#039;s basketball this season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:30 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Top, tips, play, and, win, ESPN, fantasy, womens, basketball, like, the, pros</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Your guide to research, drafting and roster strategy to play (and win) fantasy women's basketball this season.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Free agent pickups: Need help at catcher? Here&amp;apos;s where to look</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/free-agent-pickups-need-help-at-catcher-heres-where-to-look</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/free-agent-pickups-need-help-at-catcher-heres-where-to-look</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:28 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Free, agent, pickups:, Need, help, catcher, Heres, where, look</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fantasy baseball news: Baltimore&amp;apos;s injuries continue to mount</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/fantasy-baseball-news-baltimores-injuries-continue-to-mount</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/fantasy-baseball-news-baltimores-injuries-continue-to-mount</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:27 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fantasy, baseball, news:, Baltimores, injuries, continue, mount</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Men&amp;apos;s college basketball transfer portal: Tracking who&amp;apos;s on the move</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/mens-college-basketball-transfer-portal-tracking-whos-on-the-move</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/mens-college-basketball-transfer-portal-tracking-whos-on-the-move</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tracking news and updates for players entering -- and exiting -- the transfer portal for the 2026-27 season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:26 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mens, college, basketball, transfer, portal:, Tracking, whos, the, move</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tracking news and updates for players entering -- and exiting -- the transfer portal for the 2026-27 season.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Scheffler 4&#45;1 or shorter to win each of the next four golf majors, McIlroy next</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/scheffler-4-1-or-shorter-to-win-each-of-the-next-four-golf-majors-mcilroy-next</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/scheffler-4-1-or-shorter-to-win-each-of-the-next-four-golf-majors-mcilroy-next</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Odds for next four golf majors: 2026 PGA Championship, U.S. Open and the Open Championship, 2027 Masters. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:25 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Scheffler, 4-1, shorter, win, each, the, next, four, golf, majors, McIlroy, next</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Odds for next four golf majors: 2026 PGA Championship, U.S. Open and the Open Championship, 2027 Masters.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>WNBA mock draft: It&amp;apos;s draft day! And there&amp;apos;s a new No. 1 in final projection</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wnba-mock-draft-its-draft-day-and-theres-a-new-no-1-in-final-projection</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wnba-mock-draft-its-draft-day-and-theres-a-new-no-1-in-final-projection</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WNBA draft day is here! We project all three rounds. Four UCLA players and a South Carolina trio help make up Round 1. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:23 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>WNBA, mock, draft:, Its, draft, day, And, theres, new, No., final, projection</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[WNBA draft day is here! We project all three rounds. Four UCLA players and a South Carolina trio help make up Round 1.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Are Mets and Dodgers bad for baseball? Inside their big spending as most expensive MLB series ever begins</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/are-mets-and-dodgers-bad-for-baseball-inside-their-big-spending-as-most-expensive-mlb-series-ever-begins</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/are-mets-and-dodgers-bad-for-baseball-inside-their-big-spending-as-most-expensive-mlb-series-ever-begins</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ When New York and L.A. collide this week, big-money baseball will be on display at a never-seen-before level. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:21 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Are, Mets, and, Dodgers, bad, for, baseball, Inside, their, big, spending, most, expensive, MLB, series, ever, begins</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[When New York and L.A. collide this week, big-money baseball will be on display at a never-seen-before level.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sources: Malone&amp;apos;s UNC lands transfer Avdalas</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sources-malones-unc-lands-transfer-avdalas</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sources-malones-unc-lands-transfer-avdalas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas has committed to North Carolina, sources told ESPN, giving new coach Michael Malone his first big addition with the Tar Heels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:20 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sources:, Malones, UNC, lands, transfer, Avdalas</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas has committed to North Carolina, sources told ESPN, giving new coach Michael Malone his first big addition with the Tar Heels.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Rivers out as Bucks coach after three seasons</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/rivers-out-as-bucks-coach-after-three-seasons</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/rivers-out-as-bucks-coach-after-three-seasons</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Doc Rivers is out as the head coach of the Bucks, but the franchise and Rivers are discussing whether he will move to an advisory role in the organization, sources said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:19 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rivers, out, Bucks, coach, after, three, seasons</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Doc Rivers is out as the head coach of the Bucks, but the franchise and Rivers are discussing whether he will move to an advisory role in the organization, sources said.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>👀 MLB Bat Flip Champion: Who holds the belt?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/mlb-bat-flip-champion-who-holds-the-belt</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/mlb-bat-flip-champion-who-holds-the-belt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ We&#039;re going to name a bat flip champion for 2026. Here&#039;s who holds the championship belt after the first battle of the season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:17 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>👀, MLB, Bat, Flip, Champion:, Who, holds, the, belt</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[We're going to name a bat flip champion for 2026. Here's who holds the championship belt after the first battle of the season.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Reeling Astros place Pena, Imai on injury list</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/reeling-astros-place-pena-imai-on-injury-list</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/reeling-astros-place-pena-imai-on-injury-list</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Astros continue to be snakebit as shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring) and starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai (arm fatigue) both were placed on the injury list. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:15 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Reeling, Astros, place, Pena, Imai, injury, list</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Astros continue to be snakebit as shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring) and starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai (arm fatigue) both were placed on the injury list.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Veteran goaltender Quick, 40, says he&amp;apos;s retiring</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/veteran-goaltender-quick-40-says-hes-retiring</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/veteran-goaltender-quick-40-says-hes-retiring</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jonathan Quick says he is retiring at age 40 after nearly two decades in the NHL, a stretch during which he was one of the best goaltenders of his generation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:14 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Veteran, goaltender, Quick, 40, says, hes, retiring</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jonathan Quick says he is retiring at age 40 after nearly two decades in the NHL, a stretch during which he was one of the best goaltenders of his generation.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Gators&amp;apos; Sumrall promises to &amp;apos;wake this beast up&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/gators-sumrall-promises-to-wake-this-beast-up</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/gators-sumrall-promises-to-wake-this-beast-up</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New Florida coach Jon Sumrall challenged his team, especially the offensive line, to hit the weight room and get stronger, saying &quot;it&#039;s time to wake this thing up.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:13 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gators, Sumrall, promises, wake, this, beast, up</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[New Florida coach Jon Sumrall challenged his team, especially the offensive line, to hit the weight room and get stronger, saying "it's time to wake this thing up."]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Russell delivers &amp;apos;video game&amp;apos; vibe to Tide offense</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/russell-delivers-video-game-vibe-to-tide-offense</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/russell-delivers-video-game-vibe-to-tide-offense</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Alabama QB Keelon Russell, a five-star recruit in 2025 who redshirted last season, gave a &quot;video game&quot; feel to the Crimson Tide&#039;s offense in the spring game. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:12 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Russell, delivers, video, game, vibe, Tide, offense</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Alabama QB Keelon Russell, a five-star recruit in 2025 who redshirted last season, gave a "video game" feel to the Crimson Tide's offense in the spring game.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>McIlroy underlines greatness by defending Masters title</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-underlines-greatness-by-defending-masters-title</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-underlines-greatness-by-defending-masters-title</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:35 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>McIlroy, underlines, greatness, defending, Masters, title</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>5 Live Sport: All About...</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/5-live-sport-all-about</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/5-live-sport-all-about</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Reaction from Augusta as Rory McIlroy wins consecutive green jackets at The Masters. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:34 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Live, Sport:, All, About...</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Reaction from Augusta as Rory McIlroy wins consecutive green jackets at The Masters.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Donald hails Europe&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;best&amp;apos; as McIlroy nears majors record</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/donald-hails-europes-best-as-mcilroy-nears-majors-record</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/donald-hails-europes-best-as-mcilroy-nears-majors-record</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rory McIlroy says &quot;I don&#039;t want to stop here&quot; after emerging victorious from a rollercoaster final round to retain the Masters and match European great Sir Nick Faldo&#039;s haul of six major titles. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:33 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Donald, hails, Europes, best, McIlroy, nears, majors, record</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says "I don't want to stop here" after emerging victorious from a rollercoaster final round to retain the Masters and match European great Sir Nick Faldo's haul of six major titles.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Where does McIlroy rank among greats after Masters defence?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/where-does-mcilroy-rank-among-greats-after-masters-defence</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/where-does-mcilroy-rank-among-greats-after-masters-defence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rory McIlroy has added a rare Masters defence to the career Grand Slam - now he is aiming to keep climbing the all-time list of major victories. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:32 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Where, does, McIlroy, rank, among, greats, after, Masters, defence</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy has added a rare Masters defence to the career Grand Slam - now he is aiming to keep climbing the all-time list of major victories.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>What is at stake at Welsh rugby&amp;apos;s latest EGM?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/what-is-at-stake-at-welsh-rugbys-latest-egm</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/what-is-at-stake-at-welsh-rugbys-latest-egm</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Welsh rugby faces another crisis meeting as the latest extraordinary general meeting (EGM) is staged at the Principality Stadium on Monday evening. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:31 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, stake, Welsh, rugbys, latest, EGM</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Welsh rugby faces another crisis meeting as the latest extraordinary general meeting (EGM) is staged at the Principality Stadium on Monday evening.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Man City have psychological edge over Arsenal &#45; Rooney</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/man-city-have-psychological-edge-over-arsenal-rooney</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/man-city-have-psychological-edge-over-arsenal-rooney</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Wayne Rooney says Manchester City have the psychological edge over leaders Arsenal in the Premier League title race. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:29 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Man, City, have, psychological, edge, over, Arsenal, Rooney</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney says Manchester City have the psychological edge over leaders Arsenal in the Premier League title race.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Watch full BBC Sport NI interview with Masters champion McIlroy</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/watch-full-bbc-sport-ni-interview-with-masters-champion-mcilroy</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/watch-full-bbc-sport-ni-interview-with-masters-champion-mcilroy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Watch BBC Sport NI&#039;s full interview with 2026 Masters champion Rory McIlroy from Augusta National. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:28 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Watch, full, BBC, Sport, interview, with, Masters, champion, McIlroy</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Watch BBC Sport NI's full interview with 2026 Masters champion Rory McIlroy from Augusta National.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Weir on World Cup dreams, coaching kids in Fife &amp;amp; Empire Biscuits</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/weir-on-world-cup-dreams-coaching-kids-in-fife-empire-biscuits</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/weir-on-world-cup-dreams-coaching-kids-in-fife-empire-biscuits</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Real Madrid star Caroline Weir on the pull of home, working with the next generation in Fife and Scotland&#039;s bid to reach the 2027 World Cup. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:27 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Weir, World, Cup, dreams, coaching, kids, Fife, Empire, Biscuits</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid star Caroline Weir on the pull of home, working with the next generation in Fife and Scotland's bid to reach the 2027 World Cup.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Jokic stars as Nuggets secure third seed in final game</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/jokic-stars-as-nuggets-secure-third-seed-in-final-game</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/jokic-stars-as-nuggets-secure-third-seed-in-final-game</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nikola Jokic scores 23 points in the first half as the Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-118 to claim third seed in the Western Conference. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:26 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jokic, stars, Nuggets, secure, third, seed, final, game</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nikola Jokic scores 23 points in the first half as the Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-118 to claim third seed in the Western Conference.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>The Masters that got away &#45; Rose the nearly man again</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/the-masters-that-got-away-rose-the-nearly-man-again</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/the-masters-that-got-away-rose-the-nearly-man-again</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Justin Rose says his latest run at the Masters was the &quot;chance that got away&quot; after falling short at Augusta once more. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:25 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Masters, that, got, away, Rose, the, nearly, man, again</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Justin Rose says his latest run at the Masters was the "chance that got away" after falling short at Augusta once more.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>McIlroy reads &amp;apos;really cool&amp;apos; Faldo message</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-reads-really-cool-faldo-message</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-reads-really-cool-faldo-message</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rory McIlroy reveals what fellow back-to-back Masters champion Sir Nick Faldo shared with him as the pair met following McIlroy&#039;s Green Jacket presentation at Augusta National. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:24 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>McIlroy, reads, really, cool, Faldo, message</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy reveals what fellow back-to-back Masters champion Sir Nick Faldo shared with him as the pair met following McIlroy's Green Jacket presentation at Augusta National.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Rugby League game delayed because of replica grenade</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/rugby-league-game-delayed-because-of-replica-grenade</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/rugby-league-game-delayed-because-of-replica-grenade</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Championship rugby league match between Goole Vikings and Whitehaven is delayed by 80 minutes after a replica grenade was found at the ground. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:22 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rugby, League, game, delayed, because, replica, grenade</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A Championship rugby league match between Goole Vikings and Whitehaven is delayed by 80 minutes after a replica grenade was found at the ground.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Gibbs family revels in Ty&amp;apos;s first Cup Series victory</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/gibbs-family-revels-in-tys-first-cup-series-victory</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/gibbs-family-revels-in-tys-first-cup-series-victory</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ty Gibbs, 23, the grandson of Hall of Fame team owner Joe Gibbs, outdueled Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson in overtime on Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, breaking through for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory in his 131st start. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:20 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gibbs, family, revels, Tys, first, Cup, Series, victory</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ty Gibbs, 23, the grandson of Hall of Fame team owner Joe Gibbs, outdueled Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson in overtime on Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, breaking through for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory in his 131st start.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Giannis vents about Bucks, won&amp;apos;t rule out return</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/giannis-vents-about-bucks-wont-rule-out-return</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/giannis-vents-about-bucks-wont-rule-out-return</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Giannis Antetokounmpo gave contradicting messages about his future after a disappointing Bucks season, expressing frustration with where they are while also not ruling out the possibility of a return. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:19 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Giannis, vents, about, Bucks, wont, rule, out, return</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo gave contradicting messages about his future after a disappointing Bucks season, expressing frustration with where they are while also not ruling out the possibility of a return.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fans give KG big welcome in his return to Wolves</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/fans-give-kg-big-welcome-in-his-return-to-wolves</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/fans-give-kg-big-welcome-in-his-return-to-wolves</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Timberwolves franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation night in the team&#039;s regular-season finale Sunday, receiving a roar from the crowd and patting his heart with his hand after player introductions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:17 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fans, give, big, welcome, his, return, Wolves</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Timberwolves franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation night in the team's regular-season finale Sunday, receiving a roar from the crowd and patting his heart with his hand after player introductions.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NBA coaching carousel: What&amp;apos;s next for Milwaukee and every open job?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nba-coaching-carousel-whats-next-for-milwaukee-and-every-open-job</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/nba-coaching-carousel-whats-next-for-milwaukee-and-every-open-job</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Milwaukee and New Orleans are looking for long-term coaching fits. Here&#039;s what lies ahead for each franchise. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:15 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NBA, coaching, carousel:, Whats, next, for, Milwaukee, and, every, open, job</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Milwaukee and New Orleans are looking for long-term coaching fits. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, scores, news and highlights</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/2026-nba-playoffs-schedule-scores-news-and-highlights</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/2026-nba-playoffs-schedule-scores-news-and-highlights</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Eastern and Western Conference playoff brackets have been set after Sunday&#039;s games. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:14 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>2026, NBA, playoffs:, Schedule, scores, news, and, highlights</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Eastern and Western Conference playoff brackets have been set after Sunday's games.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NBA 2026 postseason preview: Matchups, biggest questions and what to know</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nba-2026-postseason-preview-matchups-biggest-questions-and-what-to-know</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/nba-2026-postseason-preview-matchups-biggest-questions-and-what-to-know</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Everything you need to know for the Thunder, Pistons, Spurs, Celtics and 16 other teams chasing the 2026 NBA title. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:13 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NBA, 2026, postseason, preview:, Matchups, biggest, questions, and, what, know</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Everything you need to know for the Thunder, Pistons, Spurs, Celtics and 16 other teams chasing the 2026 NBA title.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Transfer rumors, news: 9 Premier League clubs eye Leicester wonderkid</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/transfer-rumors-news-9-premier-league-clubs-eye-leicester-wonderkid</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/transfer-rumors-news-9-premier-league-clubs-eye-leicester-wonderkid</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Around half the teams in the Premier League want to sign Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga. Transfer Talk has the latest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:30:12 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Transfer, rumors, news:, Premier, League, clubs, eye, Leicester, wonderkid</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Around half the teams in the Premier League want to sign Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga. Transfer Talk has the latest.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Newcastle want Man Utd&amp;apos;s Ugarte &#45; Monday&amp;apos;s gossip</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/newcastle-want-man-utds-ugarte-mondays-gossip</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/newcastle-want-man-utds-ugarte-mondays-gossip</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Newcastle want Manchester United&#039;s Manuel Ugarte, Liverpool face a battle with Chelsea for Eli Junior Kroupi, plus more. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:38 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Newcastle, want, Man, Utds, Ugarte, Mondays, gossip</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Newcastle want Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte, Liverpool face a battle with Chelsea for Eli Junior Kroupi, plus more.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trio of birdies send Rose to the top of the leaderboard</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/trio-of-birdies-send-rose-to-the-top-of-the-leaderboard</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/trio-of-birdies-send-rose-to-the-top-of-the-leaderboard</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Justin Rose hits three birdies in a row to move up from fourth to the top of the leaderboard in the final round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:37 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trio, birdies, send, Rose, the, top, the, leaderboard</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Justin Rose hits three birdies in a row to move up from fourth to the top of the leaderboard in the final round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Man City smell blood &#45; why Arsenal should fear title rivals</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/man-city-smell-blood-why-arsenal-should-fear-title-rivals</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/man-city-smell-blood-why-arsenal-should-fear-title-rivals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manchester City capitalise on Arsenal&#039;s latest slip-up in style - and now Pep Guardiola&#039;s side must be feared as the Premier League title race hots up. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:36 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Man, City, smell, blood, why, Arsenal, should, fear, title, rivals</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City capitalise on Arsenal's latest slip-up in style - and now Pep Guardiola's side must be feared as the Premier League title race hots up.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>New Mainoo deal closer, says Man Utd boss Carrick</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/new-mainoo-deal-closer-says-man-utd-boss-carrick</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/new-mainoo-deal-closer-says-man-utd-boss-carrick</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is getting closer to agreeing a new contract with the club, head coach Michael Carrick says. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:35 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, Mainoo, deal, closer, says, Man, Utd, boss, Carrick</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is getting closer to agreeing a new contract with the club, head coach Michael Carrick says.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>McIlroy sinks back&#45;to&#45;back birdies to take three&#45;shot lead</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-sinks-back-to-back-birdies-to-take-three-shot-lead</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-sinks-back-to-back-birdies-to-take-three-shot-lead</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rory McIlroy birdies the 12th and 13th holes to move to 13-under par and extend his lead in the final round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. ]]></description>
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<title>How relentless Manchester City punished Chelsea</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/how-relentless-manchester-city-punished-chelsea</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/how-relentless-manchester-city-punished-chelsea</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin praise Manchester City&#039;s second-half performance as they overpower Chelsea to secure a 3-0 away win at Stamford Bridge. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>How, relentless, Manchester, City, punished, Chelsea</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin praise Manchester City's second-half performance as they overpower Chelsea to secure a 3-0 away win at Stamford Bridge.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;A rare repeat winner&amp;apos; &#45; McIlroy retains Masters title</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/a-rare-repeat-winner-mcilroy-retains-masters-title</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/a-rare-repeat-winner-mcilroy-retains-masters-title</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to sink the putt that means he wins the Masters for the second year in a row by one shot from Scottie Scheffler. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to sink the putt that means he wins the Masters for the second year in a row by one shot from Scottie Scheffler.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>De Zerbi has a lot of work to do with Spurs &#45; Nevin</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/de-zerbi-has-a-lot-of-work-to-do-with-spurs-nevin</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/de-zerbi-has-a-lot-of-work-to-do-with-spurs-nevin</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Match of the Day pundit Pat Nevin looks at how Tottenham&#039;s new head coach Roberto de Zerbi set up his side against Sunderland, and the issues that cost Spurs in their 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Match of the Day pundit Pat Nevin looks at how Tottenham's new head coach Roberto de Zerbi set up his side against Sunderland, and the issues that cost Spurs in their 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>McIlroy proves he really is free by defending Masters title</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-proves-he-really-is-free-by-defending-masters-title</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-proves-he-really-is-free-by-defending-masters-title</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>McIlroy holds nerve to win second successive Masters</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-holds-nerve-to-win-second-successive-masters</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-holds-nerve-to-win-second-successive-masters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to shoot a one-under par final round to win the 2026 Masters at Augusta, one shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to shoot a one-under par final round to win the 2026 Masters at Augusta, one shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Who will finish 18th in the Premier League this season?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/who-will-finish-18th-in-the-premier-league-this-season</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/who-will-finish-18th-in-the-premier-league-this-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin have their say on which team they think are most likely to finish the season in 18th spot and be relegated from the Premier League. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin have their say on which team they think are most likely to finish the season in 18th spot and be relegated from the Premier League.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Perseverance&amp;apos; has paid off &#45; McIlroy on second Masters win</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/perseverance-has-paid-off-mcilroy-on-second-masters-win</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/perseverance-has-paid-off-mcilroy-on-second-masters-win</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rory McIlroy feels his &quot;perseverance&quot; has paid off after 17 unsuccessful Masters to now winning the Green Jacket two years in a row. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Perseverance, has, paid, off, McIlroy, second, Masters, win</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy feels his "perseverance" has paid off after 17 unsuccessful Masters to now winning the Green Jacket two years in a row.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Five key shots that helped McIlroy win second Masters</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/five-key-shots-that-helped-mcilroy-win-second-masters</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/five-key-shots-that-helped-mcilroy-win-second-masters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BBC Sport NI looks back on the moments that won Rory McIlroy the 2026 Masters, his second title at Augusta National. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[BBC Sport NI looks back on the moments that won Rory McIlroy the 2026 Masters, his second title at Augusta National.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Europe&amp;apos;s greatest? McIlroy wants more as majors record nears</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/europes-greatest-mcilroy-wants-more-as-majors-record-nears</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/europes-greatest-mcilroy-wants-more-as-majors-record-nears</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rory McIlroy says &quot;I don&#039;t want to stop here&quot; after emerging victorious from a rollercoaster final round to retain the Masters and match European great Sir Nick Faldo&#039;s haul of six major titles. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says "I don't want to stop here" after emerging victorious from a rollercoaster final round to retain the Masters and match European great Sir Nick Faldo's haul of six major titles.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>MLB Bat Flip Championship Belt: Who&amp;apos;s the first winner of 2026?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/mlb-bat-flip-championship-belt-whos-the-first-winner-of-2026</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/mlb-bat-flip-championship-belt-whos-the-first-winner-of-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ We&#039;re going to name a bat flip champion for 2026. Here&#039;s who holds the championship belt after the first battle of the season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[We're going to name a bat flip champion for 2026. Here's who holds the championship belt after the first battle of the season.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sources: Rivers out after three years with Bucks</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sources-rivers-out-after-three-years-with-bucks</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sources-rivers-out-after-three-years-with-bucks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Doc Rivers is departing as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, but the franchise and Rivers are discussing whether he will move to an advisory role in the organization, sources said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Sources:, Rivers, out, after, three, years, with, Bucks</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Doc Rivers is departing as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, but the franchise and Rivers are discussing whether he will move to an advisory role in the organization, sources said.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Ovi lauds Penguins but waves off farewell shakes</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/ovi-lauds-penguins-but-waves-off-farewell-shakes</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/ovi-lauds-penguins-but-waves-off-farewell-shakes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After Washington&#039;s 3-0 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday, Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, considering retirement after the season, waved off potential farewell handshakes with Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Penguins, who lingered after the win to salute him. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[After Washington's 3-0 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday, Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, considering retirement after the season, waved off potential farewell handshakes with Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Penguins, who lingered after the win to salute him.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Yelich exits hurt as Brewers expecting &amp;apos;bad news&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/yelich-exits-hurt-as-brewers-expecting-bad-news</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/yelich-exits-hurt-as-brewers-expecting-bad-news</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Christian Yelich left the Milwaukee Brewers&#039; game against the Washington Nationals on Sunday with tightness in his left hamstring. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Yelich, exits, hurt, Brewers, expecting, bad, news</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Christian Yelich left the Milwaukee Brewers' game against the Washington Nationals on Sunday with tightness in his left hamstring.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Rory prevails, becomes 4th to repeat at Masters</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/rory-prevails-becomes-4th-to-repeat-at-masters</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/rory-prevails-becomes-4th-to-repeat-at-masters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The green jacket is Rory McIlroy&#039;s again. He won the Masters on Sunday by one shot, becoming the first back-to-back winner since Tiger Woods in 2001-02. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Rory, prevails, becomes, 4th, repeat, Masters</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The green jacket is Rory McIlroy's again. He won the Masters on Sunday by one shot, becoming the first back-to-back winner since Tiger Woods in 2001-02.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Flagg&amp;apos;s rookie season ends with sprained ankle</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/flaggs-rookie-season-ends-with-sprained-ankle</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/flaggs-rookie-season-ends-with-sprained-ankle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick and Rookie of the Year favorite, sustained the injury early in the second quarter of the Mavericks&#039; regular-season finale. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick and Rookie of the Year favorite, sustained the injury early in the second quarter of the Mavericks' regular-season finale.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Mikal Bridges extends streak after 23&#45;second stint</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/mikal-bridges-extends-streak-after-23-second-stint</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/mikal-bridges-extends-streak-after-23-second-stint</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mikal Bridges&#039; consecutive games played streak reached 638 in Sunday&#039;s season finale, after the Knicks wing played all of 23 seconds before leaving the game. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mikal Bridges' consecutive games played streak reached 638 in Sunday's season finale, after the Knicks wing played all of 23 seconds before leaving the game.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Report: Ex&#45;Canes DE Bain drove in fatal car crash</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/report-ex-canes-de-bain-drove-in-fatal-car-crash</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/report-ex-canes-de-bain-drove-in-fatal-car-crash</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former Miami defensive end and 2026 NFL draft prospect Rueben Bain Jr. was involved in an auto accident in 2024 in which a passenger later died because of injuries sustained in the crash, according to a report published on Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Report:, Ex-Canes, Bain, drove, fatal, car, crash</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Miami defensive end and 2026 NFL draft prospect Rueben Bain Jr. was involved in an auto accident in 2024 in which a passenger later died because of injuries sustained in the crash, according to a report published on Sunday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;I don&amp;apos;t make it easy&amp;apos;: How Rory McIlroy won back&#45;to&#45;back Masters</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/i-dont-make-it-easy-how-rory-mcilroy-won-back-to-back-masters</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/i-dont-make-it-easy-how-rory-mcilroy-won-back-to-back-masters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After seeing a six-shot lead erased on Saturday, McIlroy still found a way to secure his second green jacket.﻿ ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[After seeing a six-shot lead erased on Saturday, McIlroy still found a way to secure his second green jacket.﻿]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>The decade&#45;long struggle to get Fury &amp;amp; Joshua together</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/the-decade-long-struggle-to-get-fury-joshua-together</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/the-decade-long-struggle-to-get-fury-joshua-together</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua shared a moment on Saturday, but getting the British heavyweights together this year may not be as straightforward as many suspected. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:01:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua shared a moment on Saturday, but getting the British heavyweights together this year may not be as straightforward as many suspected.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Somerset race to 10&#45;wicket win at Essex</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/somerset-race-to-10-wicket-win-at-essex</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/somerset-race-to-10-wicket-win-at-essex</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Somerset bowl out Essex for 245 before easing to a target of 47 to win by 10 wickets on day three of their County Championship match. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:01:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Somerset, race, 10-wicket, win, Essex</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Somerset bowl out Essex for 245 before easing to a target of 47 to win by 10 wickets on day three of their County Championship match.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Prograis announces retirement following Benn loss</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/prograis-announces-retirement-following-benn-loss</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/prograis-announces-retirement-following-benn-loss</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two-time super-lightweight world champion Regis Prograis announces his retirement from boxing at the age of 37. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:01:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Prograis, announces, retirement, following, Benn, loss</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Two-time super-lightweight world champion Regis Prograis announces his retirement from boxing at the age of 37.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hull KR play Wolves and Saints face Wigan in Challenge Cup semi&#45;finals</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/hull-kr-play-wolves-and-saints-face-wigan-in-challenge-cup-semi-finals</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/hull-kr-play-wolves-and-saints-face-wigan-in-challenge-cup-semi-finals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Holders Hull KR are drawn to play Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup semi-finals, while St Helens will face bitter rivals Wigan Warriors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:01:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Holders Hull KR are drawn to play Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup semi-finals, while St Helens will face bitter rivals Wigan Warriors.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Wrexham not down and out yet &#45; Parkinson</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wrexham-not-down-and-out-yet-parkinson</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wrexham-not-down-and-out-yet-parkinson</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Phil Parkinson says his side are still in the mix to earn a Championship play-off place, despite their blunt showing in a 2-0 loss to Birmingham City. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:01:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Wrexham, not, down, and, out, yet, Parkinson</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Phil Parkinson says his side are still in the mix to earn a Championship play-off place, despite their blunt showing in a 2-0 loss to Birmingham City.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fury challenges Joshua after comeback win against Makhmudov</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/fury-challenges-joshua-after-comeback-win-against-makhmudov</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/fury-challenges-joshua-after-comeback-win-against-makhmudov</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tyson Fury calls out Anthony Joshua for the fight &quot;you&#039;ve all been waiting for&quot;, after his unanimous decision win against Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:01:13 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fury, challenges, Joshua, after, comeback, win, against, Makhmudov</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tyson Fury calls out Anthony Joshua for the fight "you've all been waiting for", after his unanimous decision win against Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Blackpool fan dies following medical emergency</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/blackpool-fan-dies-following-medical-emergency</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/blackpool-fan-dies-following-medical-emergency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Blackpool Football Club pay tribute to supporter Graham Sharman who died following a medical emergency at Bloomfield Road on Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:01:11 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Blackpool, fan, dies, following, medical, emergency</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Blackpool Football Club pay tribute to supporter Graham Sharman who died following a medical emergency at Bloomfield Road on Saturday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Scotland beat Namibia thanks to McMullen masterclass</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/scotland-beat-namibia-thanks-to-mcmullen-masterclass</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/scotland-beat-namibia-thanks-to-mcmullen-masterclass</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Brandon McMullen takes three wickets and hits a superb century to lead Scotland to victory over Namibia in World Cup League Two. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:01:09 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Scotland, beat, Namibia, thanks, McMullen, masterclass</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Brandon McMullen takes three wickets and hits a superb century to lead Scotland to victory over Namibia in World Cup League Two.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Wigan see off Wakefield to reach Challenge Cup semi&#45;finals</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wigan-see-off-wakefield-to-reach-challenge-cup-semi-finals</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wigan-see-off-wakefield-to-reach-challenge-cup-semi-finals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Wigan Warriors recover from conceding two early tries to beat Wakefield Trinity 26-22 in the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup at the DIY Kitchens Stadium. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:01:07 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wigan, see, off, Wakefield, reach, Challenge, Cup, semi-finals</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Wigan Warriors recover from conceding two early tries to beat Wakefield Trinity 26-22 in the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup at the DIY Kitchens Stadium.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Wales face uphill task after opening round defeat</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wales-face-uphill-task-after-opening-round-defeat</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wales-face-uphill-task-after-opening-round-defeat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After being edged out by Scotland, Wales&#039; wait for a Six Nations goes on and it does not get any easier with France up next. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:01:05 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wales, face, uphill, task, after, opening, round, defeat</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[After being edged out by Scotland, Wales' wait for a Six Nations goes on and it does not get any easier with France up next.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Wigan edge out Wakefield in Challenge Cup thriller</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wigan-edge-out-wakefield-in-challenge-cup-thriller</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wigan-edge-out-wakefield-in-challenge-cup-thriller</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Wigan Warriors edge out Wakefield Trinity in a Challenge Cup quarter-final thriller at Belle Vue. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:01:04 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wigan, edge, out, Wakefield, Challenge, Cup, thriller</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Wigan Warriors edge out Wakefield Trinity in a Challenge Cup quarter-final thriller at Belle Vue.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Wood&amp;apos;s return from injury feels like a new signing &#45; Pereira</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/woods-return-from-injury-feels-like-a-new-signing-pereira</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/woods-return-from-injury-feels-like-a-new-signing-pereira</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira praises Chris Wood&#039;s character and connection with his team-mates, after the New Zealand striker returned from a six-month injury lay-off in their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:01:02 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Woods, return, from, injury, feels, like, new, signing, Pereira</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira praises Chris Wood's character and connection with his team-mates, after the New Zealand striker returned from a six-month injury lay-off in their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Holders Bordeaux beat Toulouse to set up Bath semi&#45;final</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/holders-bordeaux-beat-toulouse-to-set-up-bath-semi-final</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/holders-bordeaux-beat-toulouse-to-set-up-bath-semi-final</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Reigning champions Bordeaux beat French rivals Toulouse to set up a Champions Cup semi-final against Prem holders Bath. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:01:01 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Holders, Bordeaux, beat, Toulouse, set, Bath, semi-final</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Reigning champions Bordeaux beat French rivals Toulouse to set up a Champions Cup semi-final against Prem holders Bath.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Top 10 is a good target for Sunderland &#45; Le Bris</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/top-10-is-a-good-target-for-sunderland-le-bris</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/top-10-is-a-good-target-for-sunderland-le-bris</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sunderland manager Regis le Bris believes his side can secure a top half finish in the table come the end of the season, after Sunderland&#039;s 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur moved them to 10th in the Premier League. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Top, good, target, for, Sunderland, Bris</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sunderland manager Regis le Bris believes his side can secure a top half finish in the table come the end of the season, after Sunderland's 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur moved them to 10th in the Premier League.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tottenham players don&amp;apos;t need a coach &#45; De Zerbi</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/tottenham-players-dont-need-a-coach-de-zerbi</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/tottenham-players-dont-need-a-coach-de-zerbi</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says he needs to be a &quot;big brother&quot; and &quot;father&quot; figure to his players after their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland in his first game in charge leaves his side in the bottom three of the Premier League. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:58 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tottenham, players, dont, need, coach, Zerbi</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says he needs to be a "big brother" and "father" figure to his players after their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland in his first game in charge leaves his side in the bottom three of the Premier League.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sinner beats Alcaraz to return to world top spot</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sinner-beats-alcaraz-to-return-to-world-top-spot</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sinner-beats-alcaraz-to-return-to-world-top-spot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jannik Sinner is back to world number one after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the final in Monte Carlo. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:56 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sinner, beats, Alcaraz, return, world, top, spot</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner is back to world number one after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the final in Monte Carlo.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Palace kept believing in Newcastle win &#45; Glasner</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/palace-kept-believing-in-newcastle-win-glasner</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/palace-kept-believing-in-newcastle-win-glasner</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he wants to keep his team&#039;s forward momentum going after Jean-Philippe Mateta came off the bench to score a late double in their 2-1 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:55 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, kept, believing, Newcastle, win, Glasner</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he wants to keep his team's forward momentum going after Jean-Philippe Mateta came off the bench to score a late double in their 2-1 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Van Aert beats Pogacar in thrilling Paris&#45;Roubaix sprint</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/van-aert-beats-pogacar-in-thrilling-paris-roubaix-sprint</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/van-aert-beats-pogacar-in-thrilling-paris-roubaix-sprint</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Wout van Aert beats four-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar in a thrilling sprint finish to win the Paris-Roubaix title. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:54 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Van, Aert, beats, Pogacar, thrilling, Paris-Roubaix, sprint</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Wout van Aert beats four-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar in a thrilling sprint finish to win the Paris-Roubaix title.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Villa are &amp;apos;motivated and excited&amp;apos; by Champions League prospect &#45; Emery</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/villa-are-motivated-and-excited-by-champions-league-prospect-emery</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/villa-are-motivated-and-excited-by-champions-league-prospect-emery</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his side are feeling &quot;motivated and excited&quot; at the prospect of qualifying for the Champions League next season, after their 1-1 draw away to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:53 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Villa, are, motivated, and, excited, Champions, League, prospect, Emery</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his side are feeling "motivated and excited" at the prospect of qualifying for the Champions League next season, after their 1-1 draw away to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Newcastle defeat to Palace &amp;apos;deflating&amp;apos; &#45; Howe</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/newcastle-defeat-to-palace-deflating-howe</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/newcastle-defeat-to-palace-deflating-howe</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says his sides 2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace was &quot;deflating&quot; and calls the decision to award a late penalty against them &quot;soft&quot;, as The Magpies fall to 14th in the Premier League. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:51 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Newcastle, defeat, Palace, deflating, Howe</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says his sides 2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace was "deflating" and calls the decision to award a late penalty against them "soft", as The Magpies fall to 14th in the Premier League.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Will thrilling Scottish title race be decided on goal difference?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/will-thrilling-scottish-title-race-be-decided-on-goal-difference</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/will-thrilling-scottish-title-race-be-decided-on-goal-difference</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rangers&#039; 6-3 win over Falkirk extends the Ibrox side&#039;s advantage over leaders Heart of Midlothian and Celtic should the Scottish Premiership title be decided on goal difference. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:49 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Will, thrilling, Scottish, title, race, decided, goal, difference</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rangers' 6-3 win over Falkirk extends the Ibrox side's advantage over leaders Heart of Midlothian and Celtic should the Scottish Premiership title be decided on goal difference.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Will Romero&amp;apos;s tears become the enduring image of Tottenham&amp;apos;s season?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/will-romeros-tears-become-the-enduring-image-of-tottenhams-season</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/will-romeros-tears-become-the-enduring-image-of-tottenhams-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cristian Romero&#039;s tears at Sunderland could prove the lasting image of Tottenham&#039;s season if it ends with relegation, writes Phil McNulty. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:48 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Will, Romeros, tears, become, the, enduring, image, Tottenhams, season</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cristian Romero's tears at Sunderland could prove the lasting image of Tottenham's season if it ends with relegation, writes Phil McNulty.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Brand suffers neck pain after fan collision in Paris&#45;Roubaix</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/brand-suffers-neck-pain-after-fan-collision-in-paris-roubaix</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/brand-suffers-neck-pain-after-fan-collision-in-paris-roubaix</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Lucinda Brand of the Netherlands collides with a spectator during the women&#039;s Paris-Roubaix, which was won by Germany&#039;s Franziska Koch. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:47 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Brand, suffers, neck, pain, after, fan, collision, Paris-Roubaix</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lucinda Brand of the Netherlands collides with a spectator during the women's Paris-Roubaix, which was won by Germany's Franziska Koch.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Slade holds nerve to kick Exeter into semi&#45;finals</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/slade-holds-nerve-to-kick-exeter-into-semi-finals</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/slade-holds-nerve-to-kick-exeter-into-semi-finals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nerveless Henry Slade kicked a 79th minute penalty against Benetton to book Exeter a European Challenge Cup semi-final. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:46 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Slade, holds, nerve, kick, Exeter, into, semi-finals</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nerveless Henry Slade kicked a 79th minute penalty against Benetton to book Exeter a European Challenge Cup semi-final.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Ideal start&amp;apos; &#45; Rose chips in for birdie on first hole</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/ideal-start-rose-chips-in-for-birdie-on-first-hole</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/ideal-start-rose-chips-in-for-birdie-on-first-hole</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Justin Rose recovers from missing the opening green by chipping in for a birdie to move to nine-under par to get his final round of the 2026 Masters under way at Augusta National Golf Club. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:45 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ideal, start, Rose, chips, for, birdie, first, hole</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Justin Rose recovers from missing the opening green by chipping in for a birdie to move to nine-under par to get his final round of the 2026 Masters under way at Augusta National Golf Club.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sunderland sink Spurs in De Zerbi&amp;apos;s opening game in charge</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sunderland-sink-spurs-in-de-zerbis-opening-game-in-charge</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sunderland-sink-spurs-in-de-zerbis-opening-game-in-charge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sunderland&#039;s Nordi Mukiele scores the only goal in the Black Cats 1-0 home win against Tottenham, handing Roberto De Zerbi a loss in his first game in charge as Tottenham manager. The result leaves Spurs in the Premier League relegation zone. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:43 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sunderland, sink, Spurs, Zerbis, opening, game, charge</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sunderland's Nordi Mukiele scores the only goal in the Black Cats 1-0 home win against Tottenham, handing Roberto De Zerbi a loss in his first game in charge as Tottenham manager. The result leaves Spurs in the Premier League relegation zone.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Title race over if Man City don&amp;apos;t beat Arsenal &#45; Guardiola</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/title-race-over-if-man-city-dont-beat-arsenal-guardiola</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/title-race-over-if-man-city-dont-beat-arsenal-guardiola</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praises Nico O&#039;Reilly in their 3-0 win over Chelsea but says their Premier League title challenge will be over next Sunday if they fail to beat &quot;extraordinary&quot; Arsenal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:43 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Title, race, over, Man, City, dont, beat, Arsenal, Guardiola</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praises Nico O'Reilly in their 3-0 win over Chelsea but says their Premier League title challenge will be over next Sunday if they fail to beat "extraordinary" Arsenal.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Stoppage&#45;time Mateta penalty seals comeback win for Palace against Newcastle</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/stoppage-time-mateta-penalty-seals-comeback-win-for-palace-against-newcastle</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/stoppage-time-mateta-penalty-seals-comeback-win-for-palace-against-newcastle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jean-Philippe Mateta comes off the bench to score a late double, including a 94th-minute penalty, as Crystal Palace come back to beat Newcastle United 2-1 at Selhurst Park. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:42 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Stoppage-time, Mateta, penalty, seals, comeback, win, for, Palace, against, Newcastle</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jean-Philippe Mateta comes off the bench to score a late double, including a 94th-minute penalty, as Crystal Palace come back to beat Newcastle United 2-1 at Selhurst Park.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Forest hit back to earn crucial point against Villa</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/forest-hit-back-to-earn-crucial-point-against-villa</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/forest-hit-back-to-earn-crucial-point-against-villa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Neco Williams scores his first goal since September to earn a 1-1 draw for Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa at the City Ground. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:41 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Forest, hit, back, earn, crucial, point, against, Villa</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Neco Williams scores his first goal since September to earn a 1-1 draw for Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa at the City Ground.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Man City make statement in dominant win over Chelsea</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/man-city-make-statement-in-dominant-win-over-chelsea</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/man-city-make-statement-in-dominant-win-over-chelsea</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manchester City put three goals past Chelsea in a 17-minute spell at Stamford Bridge, to close the gap on leaders Arsenal to six points with a game in hand in the Premier League. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:40 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City put three goals past Chelsea in a 17-minute spell at Stamford Bridge, to close the gap on leaders Arsenal to six points with a game in hand in the Premier League.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;We need to improve our resilience&amp;apos;  &#45; Rosenior</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/we-need-to-improve-our-resilience-rosenior</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/we-need-to-improve-our-resilience-rosenior</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior admits his side need to &quot;improve their resilience in difficult moments&quot; and focus on winning their next league game against Manchester United to stay in contention for a Champions League spot. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>We, need, improve, our, resilience, Rosenior</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior admits his side need to "improve their resilience in difficult moments" and focus on winning their next league game against Manchester United to stay in contention for a Champions League spot.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;I&amp;apos;m not blind&amp;apos; &#45; Howe &amp;apos;accountable&amp;apos; for loss after three&#45;week break</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/im-not-blind-howe-accountable-for-loss-after-three-week-break</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/im-not-blind-howe-accountable-for-loss-after-three-week-break</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Eddie Howe says he is &quot;accountable&quot; for Newcastle&#039;s defeat by Crystal Palace after three weeks without a game. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:38 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Im, not, blind, Howe, accountable, for, loss, after, three-week, break</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Eddie Howe says he is "accountable" for Newcastle's defeat by Crystal Palace after three weeks without a game.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Disaster&amp;apos; as McIlroy double bogeys the fourth</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/disaster-as-mcilroy-double-bogeys-the-fourth</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/disaster-as-mcilroy-double-bogeys-the-fourth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Overnight joint leader Rory McIlory struggles with his putter on the fourth hole and ends with a double bogey to gift the lead to Cam Young on the final day of the 2026 Masters at Augusta. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:36 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Disaster, McIlroy, double, bogeys, the, fourth</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Overnight joint leader Rory McIlory struggles with his putter on the fourth hole and ends with a double bogey to gift the lead to Cam Young on the final day of the 2026 Masters at Augusta.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>News: George Springer fractures toe; O&amp;apos;s Adley Rutschman to IL</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/news-george-springer-fractures-toe-os-adley-rutschman-to-il</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/news-george-springer-fractures-toe-os-adley-rutschman-to-il</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:33 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>News:, George, Springer, fractures, toe, Os, Adley, Rutschman</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Who should challenge for Carlos Ulberg&amp;apos;s championship first?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/who-should-challenge-for-carlos-ulbergs-championship-first</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/who-should-challenge-for-carlos-ulbergs-championship-first</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Carlos Ulberg won the UFC light heavyweight championship, but an obstacle may prevent him from defending it anytime soon. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Who, should, challenge, for, Carlos, Ulbergs, championship, first</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Carlos Ulberg won the UFC light heavyweight championship, but an obstacle may prevent him from defending it anytime soon.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Man City must act fast for Sandro Tonali</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/transfer-rumors-news-arsenal-man-city-must-act-fast-for-sandro-tonali</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/transfer-rumors-news-arsenal-man-city-must-act-fast-for-sandro-tonali</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Newcastle have issued their terms for a Sandro Tonali move, with Arsenal and Man City showing interest. Transfer Talk has the latest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:31 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Transfer, rumors, news:, Arsenal, Man, City, must, act, fast, for, Sandro, Tonali</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Newcastle have issued their terms for a Sandro Tonali move, with Arsenal and Man City showing interest. Transfer Talk has the latest.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>WNBA free agency and trade tracker: Plum back to Sparks, McBride back to Lynx</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wnba-free-agency-and-trade-tracker-plum-back-to-sparks-mcbride-back-to-lynx</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wnba-free-agency-and-trade-tracker-plum-back-to-sparks-mcbride-back-to-lynx</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WNBA free agency is here. Kelsey Plum is returning to Los Angeles. Kayla McBride is returning to Minnesota. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:30 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>WNBA, free, agency, and, trade, tracker:, Plum, back, Sparks, McBride, back, Lynx</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[WNBA free agency is here. Kelsey Plum is returning to Los Angeles. Kayla McBride is returning to Minnesota.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>WNBA trade grades: Grading Sky&amp;apos;s latest move, Rickea Jackson&amp;apos;s fit</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wnba-trade-grades-grading-skys-latest-move-rickea-jacksons-fit</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wnba-trade-grades-grading-skys-latest-move-rickea-jacksons-fit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Sky keep making moves! How does Rickea Jackson fit into their plans? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:29 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>WNBA, trade, grades:, Grading, Skys, latest, move, Rickea, Jacksons, fit</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Sky keep making moves! How does Rickea Jackson fit into their plans?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Three&#45;time All&#45;Star, former manager Garner dies</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/three-time-all-star-former-manager-garner-dies</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/three-time-all-star-former-manager-garner-dies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder who went on to manage the Astros to their first World Series appearance, has died. He was 76. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Three-time, All-Star, former, manager, Garner, dies</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder who went on to manage the Astros to their first World Series appearance, has died. He was 76.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Frustrated Garcia breaks driver on No. 2 tee box</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/frustrated-garcia-breaks-driver-on-no-2-tee-box</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/frustrated-garcia-breaks-driver-on-no-2-tee-box</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sergio García broke his driver on No. 2 at Augusta National after an outburst on the tee box and was issued a code-of-conduct warning, a first at the Masters. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:27 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Frustrated, Garcia, breaks, driver, No., tee, box</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sergio García broke his driver on No. 2 at Augusta National after an outburst on the tee box and was issued a code-of-conduct warning, a first at the Masters.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sources: L&amp;apos;ville lands transfers Bidunga, Shelstad</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sources-lville-lands-transfers-bidunga-shelstad</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sources-lville-lands-transfers-bidunga-shelstad</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Louisville received commitments from former Kansas big-man Flory Bidunga and former Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad, sources told ESPN on Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Sources:, Lville, lands, transfers, Bidunga, Shelstad</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Louisville received commitments from former Kansas big-man Flory Bidunga and former Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad, sources told ESPN on Sunday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Iowa State&amp;apos;s Momcilovic entering NBA draft, portal</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/iowa-states-momcilovic-entering-nba-draft-portal</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/iowa-states-momcilovic-entering-nba-draft-portal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iowa State star forward Milan Momcilovic is entering the NBA draft and the transfer portal, he announced Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Iowa, States, Momcilovic, entering, NBA, draft, portal</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Iowa State star forward Milan Momcilovic is entering the NBA draft and the transfer portal, he announced Sunday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Avs coach suffers facial fractures, out &amp;apos;til playoffs</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/avs-coach-suffers-facial-fractures-out-til-playoffs</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/avs-coach-suffers-facial-fractures-out-til-playoffs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Coach Jared Bednar will not accompany the Avalanche on their road trip to western Canada to end the regular season after taking a puck to the face. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:23 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Avs, coach, suffers, facial, fractures, out, til, playoffs</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Coach Jared Bednar will not accompany the Avalanche on their road trip to western Canada to end the regular season after taking a puck to the face.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sinner outduels Alcaraz to retake No. 1 ranking</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sinner-outduels-alcaraz-to-retake-no-1-ranking</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sinner-outduels-alcaraz-to-retake-no-1-ranking</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jannik Sinner reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking by overpowering Carlos Alcaraz to win the Monte-Carlo Masters final. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:21 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sinner, outduels, Alcaraz, retake, No., ranking</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking by overpowering Carlos Alcaraz to win the Monte-Carlo Masters final.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>🏈 NFL draft: Seven prospects climbing boards</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nfl-draft-seven-prospects-climbing-boards</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/nfl-draft-seven-prospects-climbing-boards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dillon Thieneman and Monroe Freeling have drastically boosted their stock since the start of last season. Who else has climbed the board? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:20 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>🏈, NFL, draft:, Seven, prospects, climbing, boards</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dillon Thieneman and Monroe Freeling have drastically boosted their stock since the start of last season. Who else has climbed the board?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sources: Kings to retain Christie for next season</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sources-kings-to-retain-christie-for-next-season</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sources-kings-to-retain-christie-for-next-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Kings are retaining coach Doug Christie for next season, team sources told ESPN. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:19 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sources:, Kings, retain, Christie, for, next, season</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Kings are retaining coach Doug Christie for next season, team sources told ESPN.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Ex&#45;Ohio St. WR Ginn arrested, misses UFL game</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/ex-ohio-st-wr-ginn-arrested-misses-ufl-game</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/ex-ohio-st-wr-ginn-arrested-misses-ufl-game</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former NFL wide receiver and current Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. was charged with driving while intoxicated in Tarrant County, Texas, on Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Ex-Ohio, St., Ginn, arrested, misses, UFL, game</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Former NFL wide receiver and current Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. was charged with driving while intoxicated in Tarrant County, Texas, on Saturday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tottenham&amp;apos;s relegation looks increasingly inevitable after loss at Sunderland</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/tottenhams-relegation-looks-increasingly-inevitable-after-loss-at-sunderland</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/tottenhams-relegation-looks-increasingly-inevitable-after-loss-at-sunderland</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There is a dawning realization that one of the Premier League&#039;s Big Six might actually go down. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:16 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tottenhams, relegation, looks, increasingly, inevitable, after, loss, Sunderland</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[There is a dawning realization that one of the Premier League's Big Six might actually go down.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Ruthless Man City&amp;apos;s win over Chelsea will have Arsenal sweating ahead of title decider</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/ruthless-man-citys-win-over-chelsea-will-have-arsenal-sweating-ahead-of-title-decider</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/ruthless-man-citys-win-over-chelsea-will-have-arsenal-sweating-ahead-of-title-decider</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Man City proved against Chelsea they will stop at nothing to win the Premier League. Can Arsenal match their intensity? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:14 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ruthless, Man, Citys, win, over, Chelsea, will, have, Arsenal, sweating, ahead, title, decider</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Man City proved against Chelsea they will stop at nothing to win the Premier League. Can Arsenal match their intensity?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Rory tries for a repeat and more from the fourth round</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/rory-tries-for-a-repeat-and-more-from-the-fourth-round</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/rory-tries-for-a-repeat-and-more-from-the-fourth-round</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It&#039;s anyone&#039;s game on the final day of the Masters. Follow along with the best moments here. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:12 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rory, tries, for, repeat, and, more, from, the, fourth, round</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[It's anyone's game on the final day of the Masters. Follow along with the best moments here.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Wilshere seeks first trophy against Wembley regular Challinor</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wilshere-seeks-first-trophy-against-wembley-regular-challinor</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wilshere-seeks-first-trophy-against-wembley-regular-challinor</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere faces Stockport County boss and Wembley regular Dave Challinor in Sunday&#039;s EFL Trophy final. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:31 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wilshere, seeks, first, trophy, against, Wembley, regular, Challinor</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere faces Stockport County boss and Wembley regular Dave Challinor in Sunday's EFL Trophy final.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;We&amp;apos;ll see what everyone is made of&amp;apos; &#45; Masters contenders on final&#45;round showdown</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/well-see-what-everyone-is-made-of-masters-contenders-on-final-round-showdown</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/well-see-what-everyone-is-made-of-masters-contenders-on-final-round-showdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Masters looks set to deliver an enthralling conclusion after a third-round stumble from defending champion Rory McIlroy opens the door to a star-studded chasing pack at Augusta National. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:29 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Well, see, what, everyone, made, of, Masters, contenders, final-round, showdown</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Masters looks set to deliver an enthralling conclusion after a third-round stumble from defending champion Rory McIlroy opens the door to a star-studded chasing pack at Augusta National.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>The decade&#45;long struggle to get AJ &amp;amp; Fury together</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/the-decade-long-struggle-to-get-aj-fury-together</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/the-decade-long-struggle-to-get-aj-fury-together</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua shared a moment on Saturday, but getting the British heavyweights together this year may not be as straightforward as many suspected. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:28 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, decade-long, struggle, get, Fury, together</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua shared a moment on Saturday, but getting the British heavyweights together this year may not be as straightforward as many suspected.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Australian teenager Gout faster than Bolt at 18</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/australian-teenager-gout-faster-than-bolt-at-18</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/australian-teenager-gout-faster-than-bolt-at-18</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australian 18-year-old sprinter Gout Gout goes quicker than Usain Bolt did at the same age to win at his national championships. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:26 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australian, teenager, Gout, faster, than, Bolt</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Australian 18-year-old sprinter Gout Gout goes quicker than Usain Bolt did at the same age to win at his national championships.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Union Berlin appoint first female head coach</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/union-berlin-appoint-first-female-head-coach</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/union-berlin-appoint-first-female-head-coach</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Marie-Louise Eta becomes the first woman appointed to manage a men&#039;s team in one of Europe&#039;s top five leagues as she is named interim head coach of Bundesliga side Union Berlin. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Marie-Louise Eta becomes the first woman appointed to manage a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues as she is named interim head coach of Bundesliga side Union Berlin.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>I like proving the doubters wrong, says England&amp;apos;s Blindkilde Brown</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/i-like-proving-the-doubters-wrong-says-englands-blindkilde-brown</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/i-like-proving-the-doubters-wrong-says-englands-blindkilde-brown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ England midfielder Laura Blindkilde Brown says she &quot;likes proving people wrong&quot; after becoming a regular starter at Manchester City this season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:25 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[England midfielder Laura Blindkilde Brown says she "likes proving people wrong" after becoming a regular starter at Manchester City this season.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Drama as Katsuta wins to take WRC lead over Evans</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/drama-as-katsuta-wins-to-take-wrc-lead-over-evans</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/drama-as-katsuta-wins-to-take-wrc-lead-over-evans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Toyota&#039;s Takamoto Katsuta claims the lead of the World Rally Championship after being handed a dramatic victory at Rally Croatia by Thierry Neuville&#039;s crash. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:23 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Drama, Katsuta, wins, take, WRC, lead, over, Evans</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Toyota's Takamoto Katsuta claims the lead of the World Rally Championship after being handed a dramatic victory at Rally Croatia by Thierry Neuville's crash.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hayes hails U.S. evolution after 10th straight win</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/hayes-hails-us-evolution-after-10th-straight-win</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/hayes-hails-us-evolution-after-10th-straight-win</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rose Lavelle had a goal and an assist and the United States won the first of three matches against Japan 2-1 on Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:21 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hayes, hails, U.S., evolution, after, 10th, straight, win</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rose Lavelle had a goal and an assist and the United States won the first of three matches against Japan 2-1 on Saturday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>How Rick Tocchet steered the Flyers back into the playoff race</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/how-rick-tocchet-steered-the-flyers-back-into-the-playoff-race</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/how-rick-tocchet-steered-the-flyers-back-into-the-playoff-race</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After facing early criticism, the head coach has been hitting all the right buttons for Philly. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:19 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, Rick, Tocchet, steered, the, Flyers, back, into, the, playoff, race</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[After facing early criticism, the head coach has been hitting all the right buttons for Philly.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NHL playoff watch: The clinching scenarios for Sunday</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nhl-playoff-watch-the-clinching-scenarios-for-sunday</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/nhl-playoff-watch-the-clinching-scenarios-for-sunday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An action-packed Saturday shifted the races. Here&#039;s how Sunday can move them even more. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:16 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NHL, playoff, watch:, The, clinching, scenarios, for, Sunday</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[An action-packed Saturday shifted the races. Here's how Sunday can move them even more.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>How Keyshawn Johnson made draft history 30 years ago with the Jets</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/how-keyshawn-johnson-made-draft-history-30-years-ago-with-the-jets</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/how-keyshawn-johnson-made-draft-history-30-years-ago-with-the-jets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 1996 draft didn&#039;t produce a first-round QB, but the Jets found a playmaker with star power in Johnson. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:13 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, Keyshawn, Johnson, made, draft, history, years, ago, with, the, Jets</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The 1996 draft didn't produce a first-round QB, but the Jets found a playmaker with star power in Johnson.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>The NFL draft&amp;apos;s biggest risers: Seven players who have boosted their stock</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/the-nfl-drafts-biggest-risers-seven-players-who-have-boosted-their-stock</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/the-nfl-drafts-biggest-risers-seven-players-who-have-boosted-their-stock</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dillon Thieneman and Monroe Freeling have drastically boosted their stock since the start of last season. Who else has climbed the board? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:12 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, NFL, drafts, biggest, risers:, Seven, players, who, have, boosted, their, stock</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dillon Thieneman and Monroe Freeling have drastically boosted their stock since the start of last season. Who else has climbed the board?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Transfer rumors, news: Carrick pushing for Man United to sign Rogers</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/transfer-rumors-news-carrick-pushing-for-man-united-to-sign-rogers</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/transfer-rumors-news-carrick-pushing-for-man-united-to-sign-rogers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has recommended Morgan Rogers as a target this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:30:10 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Transfer, rumors, news:, Carrick, pushing, for, Man, United, sign, Rogers</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has recommended Morgan Rogers as a target this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;I&amp;apos;ve signed, he hasn&amp;apos;t&amp;apos; &#45; Fury only interested in Joshua fight</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/ive-signed-he-hasnt-fury-only-interested-in-joshua-fight</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/ive-signed-he-hasnt-fury-only-interested-in-joshua-fight</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tyson Fury says the only fight he is now interested in taking on is against fellow Briton Anthony Joshua. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Ive, signed, hasnt, Fury, only, interested, Joshua, fight</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tyson Fury says the only fight he is now interested in taking on is against fellow Briton Anthony Joshua.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Wales told to show up in Albania qualifiers</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wales-told-to-show-up-in-albania-qualifiers</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wales-told-to-show-up-in-albania-qualifiers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rhian Wilkinson tells Wales they must &quot;show up&quot; in their Women&#039;s World Cup qualifying double-header against Albania in bid to finish top of group. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:34 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wales, told, show, Albania, qualifiers</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rhian Wilkinson tells Wales they must "show up" in their Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Albania in bid to finish top of group.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>What next for heavyweight division after Fury&amp;apos;s win?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/what-next-for-heavyweight-division-after-furys-win</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/what-next-for-heavyweight-division-after-furys-win</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ What does Tyson Fury&#039;s comeback win mean for the heavyweight scene? And who could the Gypsy King fight next? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>What, next, for, heavyweight, division, after, Furys, win</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[What does Tyson Fury's comeback win mean for the heavyweight scene? And who could the Gypsy King fight next?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>What is going on with Garnacho?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/what-is-going-on-with-garnacho</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/what-is-going-on-with-garnacho</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Alejandro Garnacho is struggling to stand out at Chelsea - so can the £40m signing from Manchester United still realise his potential at Stamford Bridge? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:31 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, going, with, Garnacho</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Alejandro Garnacho is struggling to stand out at Chelsea - so can the £40m signing from Manchester United still realise his potential at Stamford Bridge?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tottenham will go down &#45; Sutton</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/tottenham-will-go-down-sutton</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/tottenham-will-go-down-sutton</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Football Focus pundits Chris Sutton and Steph Houghton discuss whether Roberto de Zerbi can improve Spurs and keep them in the Premier League. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:29 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tottenham, will, down, Sutton</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Football Focus pundits Chris Sutton and Steph Houghton discuss whether Roberto de Zerbi can improve Spurs and keep them in the Premier League.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Ulberg stuns Prochazka despite knee injury as Trump watches</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/ulberg-stuns-prochazka-despite-knee-injury-as-trump-watches</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/ulberg-stuns-prochazka-despite-knee-injury-as-trump-watches</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Carlos Ulberg shocks Jiri Prochazka in the first round to win the vacant light-heavyweight title at UFC 327 in Miami, Florida, despite injuring his knee. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:28 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ulberg, stuns, Prochazka, despite, knee, injury, Trump, watches</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Carlos Ulberg shocks Jiri Prochazka in the first round to win the vacant light-heavyweight title at UFC 327 in Miami, Florida, despite injuring his knee.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Transfer rumors, news: Man United scouting Diomande, Ndiaye</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/transfer-rumors-news-man-united-scouting-diomande-ndiaye</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/transfer-rumors-news-man-united-scouting-diomande-ndiaye</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manchester United have shortlisted attackers Yan Diomande and Iliman Ndiaye ahead of the summer transfer window. Transfer Talk has the latest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:26 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Transfer, rumors, news:, Man, United, scouting, Diomande, Ndiaye</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United have shortlisted attackers Yan Diomande and Iliman Ndiaye ahead of the summer transfer window. Transfer Talk has the latest.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>How Rory McIlroy&amp;apos;s Saturday stumble sets up a dramatic Sunday at the Masters</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/how-rory-mcilroys-saturday-stumble-sets-up-a-dramatic-sunday-at-the-masters</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/how-rory-mcilroys-saturday-stumble-sets-up-a-dramatic-sunday-at-the-masters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After losing the biggest 36-hole lead in Masters history, McIlroy and Augusta will have another spin Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:24 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, Rory, McIlroys, Saturday, stumble, sets, dramatic, Sunday, the, Masters</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[After losing the biggest 36-hole lead in Masters history, McIlroy and Augusta will have another spin Sunday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fury, Joshua and Wilder are back, what&amp;apos;s next for the glamour division?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/fury-joshua-and-wilder-are-back-whats-next-for-the-glamour-division</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/fury-joshua-and-wilder-are-back-whats-next-for-the-glamour-division</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tyson Fury won and called out Anthony Joshua, and with Deontay Wilder back, the heavyweight division is buzzing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:23 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fury, Joshua, and, Wilder, are, back, whats, next, for, the, glamour, division</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tyson Fury won and called out Anthony Joshua, and with Deontay Wilder back, the heavyweight division is buzzing.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;That&amp;apos;s not him&amp;apos;: Lindor&amp;apos;s gaffes leave Mets at loss</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/thats-not-him-lindors-gaffes-leave-mets-at-loss</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/thats-not-him-lindors-gaffes-leave-mets-at-loss</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had his third miscue in two days Saturday in an 11-6 loss to the A&#039;s, and manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the uncharacteristic lapses were &quot;hard to explain.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:21 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Thats, not, him:, Lindors, gaffes, leave, Mets, loss</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had his third miscue in two days Saturday in an 11-6 loss to the A's, and manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the uncharacteristic lapses were "hard to explain."]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Urged by Trump, UFC adds Lewis&#45;Hokit to WH card</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/urged-by-trump-ufc-adds-lewis-hokit-to-wh-card</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/urged-by-trump-ufc-adds-lewis-hokit-to-wh-card</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The UFC added a heavyweight matchup between Derrick Lewis and Josh Hokit to its White House event, and according to Dana White, the move happened after President Donald Trump asked why Lewis wasn&#039;t on the card. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:20 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Urged, Trump, UFC, adds, Lewis-Hokit, card</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The UFC added a heavyweight matchup between Derrick Lewis and Josh Hokit to its White House event, and according to Dana White, the move happened after President Donald Trump asked why Lewis wasn't on the card.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Badly hobbled, Ulberg KO&amp;apos;s Procházka to win title</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/badly-hobbled-ulberg-kos-prochazka-to-win-title</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/badly-hobbled-ulberg-kos-prochazka-to-win-title</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Moments after suffering an apparent injury to his knee, Carlos Ulberg rocked Jiří Procházka with a left hook en route to a knockout victory to become the new light heavyweight champion Saturday night at UFC 327. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:18 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Badly, hobbled, Ulberg, KOs, Procházka, win, title</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Moments after suffering an apparent injury to his knee, Carlos Ulberg rocked Jiří Procházka with a left hook en route to a knockout victory to become the new light heavyweight champion Saturday night at UFC 327.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Denver wins third NCAA hockey title in five years</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/denver-wins-third-ncaa-hockey-title-in-five-years</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/denver-wins-third-ncaa-hockey-title-in-five-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Denver Pioneers of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference registered a 2-1 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers to complete the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday in Las Vegas, the program&#039;s third national championship in five years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:17 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Denver, wins, third, NCAA, hockey, title, five, years</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Denver Pioneers of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference registered a 2-1 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers to complete the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday in Las Vegas, the program's third national championship in five years.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Wings sign defensive ace Smith to 3&#45;year deal</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wings-sign-defensive-ace-smith-to-3-year-deal</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wings-sign-defensive-ace-smith-to-3-year-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Free agent Alanna Smith agreed to a three-year max contract with the Dallas Wings. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:15 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wings, sign, defensive, ace, Smith, 3-year, deal</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Free agent Alanna Smith agreed to a three-year max contract with the Dallas Wings.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Eichel scores in OT, sends Knights to playoffs</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/eichel-scores-in-ot-sends-knights-to-playoffs</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/eichel-scores-in-ot-sends-knights-to-playoffs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jack Eichel scored 1:19 into overtime, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday night to secure a playoff berth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:14 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eichel, scores, OT, sends, Knights, playoffs</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jack Eichel scored 1:19 into overtime, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday night to secure a playoff berth.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>UFC 327 results: Carlos Ulberg stuns Jiří Procházka to win light heavyweight title</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/ufc-327-results-carlos-ulberg-stuns-jiri-prochazka-to-win-light-heavyweight-title</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/ufc-327-results-carlos-ulberg-stuns-jiri-prochazka-to-win-light-heavyweight-title</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ City Kickboxing has a new champion following Carlos Ulberg&#039;s title win over Jiří Procházka at UFC 327. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:12 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>UFC, 327, results:, Carlos, Ulberg, stuns, Jiří, Procházka, win, light, heavyweight, title</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[City Kickboxing has a new champion following Carlos Ulberg's title win over Jiří Procházka at UFC 327.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>UFC 327 takeaways: Ulberg blew out his knee, but Procházka blew his title chance</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/ufc-327-takeaways-ulberg-blew-out-his-knee-but-prochazka-blew-his-title-chance</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jiří Procházka showed Carlos Ulberg too much mercy, and Josh Hokit reached beyond gimmicks at UFC 327. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jiří Procházka showed Carlos Ulberg too much mercy, and Josh Hokit reached beyond gimmicks at UFC 327.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>May hat&#45;trick helps holders Hull KR thump York in cup</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/may-hat-trick-helps-holders-hull-kr-thump-york-in-cup</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tyrone May claims a hat-trick of tries as holders Hull Kingston Rovers thump York Knights to reach the Challenge Cup semi-finals. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:01:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tyrone May claims a hat-trick of tries as holders Hull Kingston Rovers thump York Knights to reach the Challenge Cup semi-finals.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;She kicked me in the head&amp;apos; &#45; Moloney&#45;MacDonalds face each other for first time</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/she-kicked-me-in-the-head-moloney-macdonalds-face-each-other-for-first-time</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/she-kicked-me-in-the-head-moloney-macdonalds-face-each-other-for-first-time</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Married couple Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald react to facing each other for the first time as England beat Ireland 33-12 in the Women&#039;s Six Nations in front of a record crowd at the Allianz Stadium. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:01:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Married couple Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald react to facing each other for the first time as England beat Ireland 33-12 in the Women's Six Nations in front of a record crowd at the Allianz Stadium.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Clarke hits 136 to put Notts in control over Glam</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/clarke-hits-136-to-put-notts-in-control-over-glam</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Notts open up a commanding 450-run lead over Glamorgan thanks to fine bowling and a Joe Clarke century. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:01:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Notts open up a commanding 450-run lead over Glamorgan thanks to fine bowling and a Joe Clarke century.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>I Am Maximus&amp;apos; trainer Mullins reflects on Grand National win</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/i-am-maximus-trainer-mullins-reflects-on-grand-national-win</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ I Am Maximus trainer Willie Mullins says &quot;it is a dream come true&quot; as he reflects on winning the 2026 Grand National at Aintree. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[I Am Maximus trainer Willie Mullins says "it is a dream come true" as he reflects on winning the 2026 Grand National at Aintree.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Scotland celebrate hard&#45;fought victory over Wales</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/scotland-celebrate-hard-fought-victory-over-wales</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Scotland begin a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a 24-19 victory over Wales in Cardiff in the opening round of the Women&#039;s Six Nations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Scotland begin a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a 24-19 victory over Wales in Cardiff in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>England far from perfect but Red Roses machine marches on</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/england-far-from-perfect-but-red-roses-machine-marches-on</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ England star Ellie Kildunne says a record Women&#039;s Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium against Ireland is now becoming &quot;the norm&quot;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[England star Ellie Kildunne says a record Women's Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium against Ireland is now becoming "the norm".]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;The older I get, the more I enjoy it&amp;apos; &#45; Mullins etches name in Aintree folklore</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/the-older-i-get-the-more-i-enjoy-it-mullins-etches-name-in-aintree-folklore</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/the-older-i-get-the-more-i-enjoy-it-mullins-etches-name-in-aintree-folklore</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It is a Grand National to savour for Irish trainer Willie Mullins as he celebrates his third consecutive victory in the race at Aintree - equalling the record set by legendary trainer Vincent O&#039;Brien. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[It is a Grand National to savour for Irish trainer Willie Mullins as he celebrates his third consecutive victory in the race at Aintree - equalling the record set by legendary trainer Vincent O'Brien.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>England begin Six Nations title defence with victory over Ireland</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/england-begin-six-nations-title-defence-with-victory-over-ireland</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ England begin their Women&#039;s Six Nations title defence with a 33-12 victory over Ireland in front of a record crowd at the Allianz Stadium. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[England begin their Women's Six Nations title defence with a 33-12 victory over Ireland in front of a record crowd at the Allianz Stadium.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Bring on next weekend&amp;apos; &#45; Kildunne reflects on England&amp;apos;s win over Ireland</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/bring-on-next-weekend-kildunne-reflects-on-englands-win-over-ireland</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/bring-on-next-weekend-kildunne-reflects-on-englands-win-over-ireland</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ England&#039;s Ellie Kildunne reflects on the Red Roses&#039; 33-12 victory over Ireland in their opening match of the Women&#039;s Six Nations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[England's Ellie Kildunne reflects on the Red Roses' 33-12 victory over Ireland in their opening match of the Women's Six Nations.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Leinster book home semi&#45;final with big win over Sale</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/leinster-book-home-semi-final-with-big-win-over-sale</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Leinster shook off a lacklustre first half to comfortably beat Sale Sharks and book a home Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Leinster shook off a lacklustre first half to comfortably beat Sale Sharks and book a home Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Scott nets the winner as Bournemouth stun Arsenal</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/scott-nets-the-winner-as-bournemouth-stun-arsenal</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Arsenal&#039;s title hopes take a hit as Bournemouth win 2-1 at the Emirates with goals from Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal's title hopes take a hit as Bournemouth win 2-1 at the Emirates with goals from Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Wieffer scores twice as Brighton beat Burnley</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wieffer-scores-twice-as-brighton-beat-burnley</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mats Wieffer scores twice to earn Brighton a third consecutive win with a 2-0 victory at Burnley. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mats Wieffer scores twice to earn Brighton a third consecutive win with a 2-0 victory at Burnley.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Dewsbury&#45;Hall scores late equaliser as Everton draw at Brentford</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/dewsbury-hall-scores-late-equaliser-as-everton-draw-at-brentford</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scores a late equaliser as Everton rescue a point at Brentford after coming from behind twice. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scores a late equaliser as Everton rescue a point at Brentford after coming from behind twice.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Teenager Ngumoha scores as Liverpool beat Fulham</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/teenager-ngumoha-scores-as-liverpool-beat-fulham</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Rio Ngumoha and Mohamed Salah both score in Liverpool&#039;s 2-0 victory over Fulham at Anfield. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rio Ngumoha and Mohamed Salah both score in Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Fulham at Anfield.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Panthers win for first time against Dragons</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/panthers-win-for-first-time-against-dragons</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Birmingham Panthers claim their first win of the season with a nail-biting 48-47 win against Dragons in round seven of the Netball Super League. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Birmingham Panthers claim their first win of the season with a nail-biting 48-47 win against Dragons in round seven of the Netball Super League.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Lowry hits hole in one at the sixth</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/lowry-hits-hole-in-one-at-the-sixth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Shane Lowry becomes the first player in Masters history with multiple career holes-in-one as he aces the sixth on day three of the 2026 Masters in Augusta. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Shane Lowry becomes the first player in Masters history with multiple career holes-in-one as he aces the sixth on day three of the 2026 Masters in Augusta.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Are these the 30 minutes that saved Hearts&amp;apos; title bid?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/are-these-the-30-minutes-that-saved-hearts-title-bid</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As Heart of Midlothian fight back to beat Motherwell, it could prove to be the 30 minutes that saved their Scottish title chances. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[As Heart of Midlothian fight back to beat Motherwell, it could prove to be the 30 minutes that saved their Scottish title chances.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Chisora suggests retirement U&#45;turn for Wilder rematch</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/chisora-suggests-retirement-u-turn-for-wilder-rematch</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/chisora-suggests-retirement-u-turn-for-wilder-rematch</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Derek Chisora said he would retire after last weekend&#039;s fight against Deontay Wilder but is now pushing for a rematch, saying he was &quot;upset&quot; with the scoring. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Derek Chisora said he would retire after last weekend's fight against Deontay Wilder but is now pushing for a rematch, saying he was "upset" with the scoring.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fortune favours the brave &#45; will Slot start Ngumoha against PSG?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/fortune-favours-the-brave-will-slot-start-ngumoha-against-psg</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/fortune-favours-the-brave-will-slot-start-ngumoha-against-psg</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Liverpool&#039;s 17-year-old star Rio Ngumoha stole the show against Fulham - will Arne Slot now start him against PSG? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool's 17-year-old star Rio Ngumoha stole the show against Fulham - will Arne Slot now start him against PSG?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Dragons beat Zebre to set up Montpellier semi&#45;final</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/dragons-beat-zebre-to-set-up-montpellier-semi-final</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dragons reach a European Challenge Cup semi-final for the first time in 10 years by defeating Zebre 35-32 in the quarter-final in Parma. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dragons reach a European Challenge Cup semi-final for the first time in 10 years by defeating Zebre 35-32 in the quarter-final in Parma.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Bloodied Benn cruises to points win over Prograis</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/bloodied-benn-cruises-to-points-win-over-prograis</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Conor Benn continued his march towards a world title shot with a points victory over a faded Regis Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Conor Benn continued his march towards a world title shot with a points victory over a faded Regis Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Scotland hold out to claim hard&#45;fought win over Wales</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/scotland-hold-out-to-claim-hard-fought-win-over-wales</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/scotland-hold-out-to-claim-hard-fought-win-over-wales</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Scotland begin a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a narrow victory over Wales in the opening round of the Women&#039;s Six Nations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Scotland begin a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a narrow victory over Wales in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Such a bad mistake&amp;apos; &#45; McIlroy double bogeys the eleventh</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/such-a-bad-mistake-mcilroy-double-bogeys-the-eleventh</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Rory McIlroy finds the water and ends up with a double bogey on the 13th hole on day three of the 2026 Masters at Augusta. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy finds the water and ends up with a double bogey on the 13th hole on day three of the 2026 Masters at Augusta.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Miraculous&amp;apos; Young birdies 16th to tie for lead at Masters</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/miraculous-young-birdies-16th-to-tie-for-lead-at-masters</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/miraculous-young-birdies-16th-to-tie-for-lead-at-masters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cameron Young sinks a 27-foot putt to birdie the 16th to tie for the lead on day three of the 2026 Masters in Augusta. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cameron Young sinks a 27-foot putt to birdie the 16th to tie for the lead on day three of the 2026 Masters in Augusta.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Bayern interest in Newcastle&amp;apos;s Gordon &#45; Sunday&amp;apos;s gossip</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/bayern-interest-in-newcastles-gordon-sundays-gossip</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/bayern-interest-in-newcastles-gordon-sundays-gossip</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bayern Munich express interest in Anthony Gordon, Manchester United hope to beat their rivals to Elliot Anderson, Liverpool consider Brighton&#039;s Yankuba Minteh, plus more. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Bayern, interest, Newcastles, Gordon, Sundays, gossip</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich express interest in Anthony Gordon, Manchester United hope to beat their rivals to Elliot Anderson, Liverpool consider Brighton's Yankuba Minteh, plus more.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fury dominates on return &#45; but Joshua refuses to rise to call&#45;out</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/fury-dominates-on-return-but-joshua-refuses-to-rise-to-call-out</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/fury-dominates-on-return-but-joshua-refuses-to-rise-to-call-out</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tyson Fury marks his return to the heavyweight mix with a composed points win over Arslanbek Makhmudo, before immediately turning ringside to call out Anthony Joshua. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Fury, dominates, return, but, Joshua, refuses, rise, call-out</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tyson Fury marks his return to the heavyweight mix with a composed points win over Arslanbek Makhmudo, before immediately turning ringside to call out Anthony Joshua.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Weak, vulnerable, and very, very nervous&amp;apos; &#45; Shearer on Arsenal</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/weak-vulnerable-and-very-very-nervous-shearer-on-arsenal</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/weak-vulnerable-and-very-very-nervous-shearer-on-arsenal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy look at how a &quot;nervous&quot; Arsenal side dropped points in the title race with a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Weak, vulnerable, and, very, very, nervous, Shearer, Arsenal</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy look at how a "nervous" Arsenal side dropped points in the title race with a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;He brings an energy&amp;apos; &#45; Should Ngumoha start against PSG?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/he-brings-an-energy-should-ngumoha-start-against-psg</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/he-brings-an-energy-should-ngumoha-start-against-psg</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy debate whether 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha should start for Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final second leg against PSG, after starring and scoring in the Reds&#039; 2-0 win over Fulham. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>He, brings, energy, Should, Ngumoha, start, against, PSG</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy debate whether 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha should start for Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final second leg against PSG, after starring and scoring in the Reds' 2-0 win over Fulham.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Scheffler &amp;amp; Lowry&amp;apos;s ace feature in day three&amp;apos;s best shots</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/scheffler-lowrys-ace-feature-in-day-threes-best-shots</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/scheffler-lowrys-ace-feature-in-day-threes-best-shots</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Scottie Scheffler and Shane Lowry&#039;s hole-in-one feature in the best shots from day three at the 2026 Masters at Augusta. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Scheffler, Lowrys, ace, feature, day, threes, best, shots</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler and Shane Lowry's hole-in-one feature in the best shots from day three at the 2026 Masters at Augusta.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Young moves into joint lead after super third round at Augusta</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/young-moves-into-joint-lead-after-super-third-round-at-augusta</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/young-moves-into-joint-lead-after-super-third-round-at-augusta</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cameron Young moves into the joint lead of the of the Masters with Rory McIlroy after a super round of seven-under on day three at Augusta. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Young, moves, into, joint, lead, after, super, third, round, Augusta</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cameron Young moves into the joint lead of the of the Masters with Rory McIlroy after a super round of seven-under on day three at Augusta.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Optimal performance&amp;apos; &#45; Haye &amp;amp; Lewis react to Fury win</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/optimal-performance-haye-lewis-react-to-fury-win</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/optimal-performance-haye-lewis-react-to-fury-win</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ex-world heavyweight champion David Haye describes Tyson Fury&#039;s win over Arslanbek Makhmudov in his comeback fight as an &quot;optimal performance&quot;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Optimal, performance, Haye, Lewis, react, Fury, win</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ex-world heavyweight champion David Haye describes Tyson Fury's win over Arslanbek Makhmudov in his comeback fight as an "optimal performance".]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Juddering McIlroy simply can&amp;apos;t stop riding Masters rollercoaster</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/juddering-mcilroy-simply-cant-stop-riding-masters-rollercoaster</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/juddering-mcilroy-simply-cant-stop-riding-masters-rollercoaster</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rory McIlroy says he will have to play better on Sunday if he is to defend his Masters title after letting slip a six-shot lead at Augusta National. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Juddering, McIlroy, simply, cant, stop, riding, Masters, rollercoaster</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy says he will have to play better on Sunday if he is to defend his Masters title after letting slip a six-shot lead at Augusta National.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Liverpool player ratings: 17&#45;year&#45;old Ngumoha&amp;apos;s 9/10 performance creates dilemma for Slot</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/liverpool-player-ratings-17-year-old-ngumohas-910-performance-creates-dilemma-for-slot</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/liverpool-player-ratings-17-year-old-ngumohas-910-performance-creates-dilemma-for-slot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rio Ngumoha looked experienced beyond his years in Liverpool&#039;s win over Fulham. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Liverpool, player, ratings:, 17-year-old, Ngumohas, 910, performance, creates, dilemma, for, Slot</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rio Ngumoha looked experienced beyond his years in Liverpool's win over Fulham.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>WNBA free agency and trade tracker: Skylar Diggins to Sky, Satou Sabally to Liberty</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wnba-free-agency-and-trade-tracker-skylar-diggins-to-sky-satou-sabally-to-liberty</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wnba-free-agency-and-trade-tracker-skylar-diggins-to-sky-satou-sabally-to-liberty</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WNBA free agency is here. We&#039;re tracking all the latest signings and buzz. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>WNBA, free, agency, and, trade, tracker:, Skylar, Diggins, Sky, Satou, Sabally, Liberty</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[WNBA free agency is here. We're tracking all the latest signings and buzz.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>UFC 327 LIVE: Results and analysis for Jiří Procházka vs. Carlos Ulberg</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/ufc-327-live-results-and-analysis-for-jiri-prochazka-vs-carlos-ulberg</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/ufc-327-live-results-and-analysis-for-jiri-prochazka-vs-carlos-ulberg</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Follow the action from UFC 327 in Miami, including Jiří Procházka vs. Carlos Ulberg for the UFC light heavyweight championship. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>UFC, 327, LIVE:, Results, and, analysis, for, Jiří, Procházka, vs., Carlos, Ulberg</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Follow the action from UFC 327 in Miami, including Jiří Procházka vs. Carlos Ulberg for the UFC light heavyweight championship.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Scheffler fires Masters career&#45;low 65, back in mix</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/scheffler-fires-masters-career-low-65-back-in-mix</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/scheffler-fires-masters-career-low-65-back-in-mix</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler shot a 7-under 65 -- his career-best round at Augusta National -- to climb back into contention entering the final round of the Masters. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Scheffler, fires, Masters, career-low, 65, back, mix</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler shot a 7-under 65 -- his career-best round at Augusta National -- to climb back into contention entering the final round of the Masters.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fury dominates Makhmudov, calls out Joshua</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/fury-dominates-makhmudov-calls-out-joshua</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/fury-dominates-makhmudov-calls-out-joshua</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tyson Fury shook off some ring rust on his comeback to earn a unanimous points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday and potentially set up a long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Fury, dominates, Makhmudov, calls, out, Joshua</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tyson Fury shook off some ring rust on his comeback to earn a unanimous points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday and potentially set up a long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Deion&amp;apos;s health is &amp;apos;good,&amp;apos; as CU plays spring game</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/deions-health-is-good-as-cu-plays-spring-game</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/deions-health-is-good-as-cu-plays-spring-game</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After a season that saw Colorado go 3-9, Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders, 58, was hands-on as he watched his team scrimmage on Saturday at the spring game, telling reporters that &quot;I&#039;m good, I&#039;m good,&quot; after being diagnosed with bladder cancer last year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Deions, health, good, plays, spring, game</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[After a season that saw Colorado go 3-9, Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders, 58, was hands-on as he watched his team scrimmage on Saturday at the spring game, telling reporters that "I'm good, I'm good," after being diagnosed with bladder cancer last year.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>May agrees to new deal, Michigan AD Manuel says</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/may-agrees-to-new-deal-michigan-ad-manuel-says</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/may-agrees-to-new-deal-michigan-ad-manuel-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed to a new deal that will have him continuing to lead the Wolverines &quot;for many years to come,&quot; athletic director Warde Manuel said Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>May, agrees, new, deal, Michigan, Manuel, says</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed to a new deal that will have him continuing to lead the Wolverines "for many years to come," athletic director Warde Manuel said Saturday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Memorable 1: Lowry gets 2nd career Masters ace</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/memorable-1-lowry-gets-2nd-career-masters-ace</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/memorable-1-lowry-gets-2nd-career-masters-ace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Shane Lowry became the first golfer to record multiple holes-in-one in his Masters career on Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Memorable, Lowry, gets, 2nd, career, Masters, ace</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Shane Lowry became the first golfer to record multiple holes-in-one in his Masters career on Saturday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Longhorns land Buffs freshman transfer Johnson</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/longhorns-land-buffs-freshman-transfer-johnson</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/longhorns-land-buffs-freshman-transfer-johnson</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Colorado freshman transfer Isaiah Johnson, one of the best guards in the portal, has committed to Texas. He averaged 16.9 points and 3.0 assists this season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Longhorns, land, Buffs, freshman, transfer, Johnson</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Colorado freshman transfer Isaiah Johnson, one of the best guards in the portal, has committed to Texas. He averaged 16.9 points and 3.0 assists this season.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Springer exits Blue Jays&amp;apos; loss with fractured toe</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/springer-exits-blue-jays-loss-with-fractured-toe</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/springer-exits-blue-jays-loss-with-fractured-toe</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Toronto&#039;s George Springer, who entered batting just .189 with two home runs, left Saturday&#039;s 7-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins because of a fractured big toe on his left foot, and Blue Jays manager John Schneider said the DH was sent to undergo a CT scan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Springer, exits, Blue, Jays, loss, with, fractured, toe</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Toronto's George Springer, who entered batting just .189 with two home runs, left Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins because of a fractured big toe on his left foot, and Blue Jays manager John Schneider said the DH was sent to undergo a CT scan.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>🏀 NBA postseason intel: Big questions, more</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nba-postseason-intel-big-questions-more</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/nba-postseason-intel-big-questions-more</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Are the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs&#039; 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six storylines that could define the postseason. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>🏀, NBA, postseason, intel:, Big, questions, more</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Are the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs' 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six storylines that could define the postseason.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Moving day: Young ties Rory amid Masters drama</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/moving-day-young-ties-rory-amid-masters-drama</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/moving-day-young-ties-rory-amid-masters-drama</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cameron Young, who started the day eight back of Rory McIlroy, shot a 7-under 65 and is tied with the defending champion entering the final round of the Masters. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Moving, day:, Young, ties, Rory, amid, Masters, drama</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cameron Young, who started the day eight back of Rory McIlroy, shot a 7-under 65 and is tied with the defending champion entering the final round of the Masters.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Boxing results: Fury dominates Makhmudov, Benn tops Prograis</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/boxing-results-fury-dominates-makhmudov-benn-tops-prograis</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/boxing-results-fury-dominates-makhmudov-benn-tops-prograis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ESPN has live updates as Tyson Fury ends his latest retirement and returns to the ring for the first time in 16 months, taking on Arslanbek Makhmudov in London. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Boxing, results:, Fury, dominates, Makhmudov, Benn, tops, Prograis</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[ESPN has live updates as Tyson Fury ends his latest retirement and returns to the ring for the first time in 16 months, taking on Arslanbek Makhmudov in London.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>2026 Masters: McIlroy, Young tied for first, and more from the third round</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/2026-masters-mcilroy-young-tied-for-first-and-more-from-the-third-round</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/2026-masters-mcilroy-young-tied-for-first-and-more-from-the-third-round</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The first golf major of the year continued Saturday as the Masters Tournament finished its third round. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>2026, Masters:, McIlroy, Young, tied, for, first, and, more, from, the, third, round</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The first golf major of the year continued Saturday as the Masters Tournament finished its third round.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Lavelle leads U.S. past Japan for 10th straight win</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/lavelle-leads-us-past-japan-for-10th-straight-win</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/lavelle-leads-us-past-japan-for-10th-straight-win</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rose Lavelle had a goal and an assist and the United States won the first of three matches against Japan 2-1 on Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Lavelle, leads, U.S., past, Japan, for, 10th, straight, win</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rose Lavelle had a goal and an assist and the United States won the first of three matches against Japan 2-1 on Saturday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Montpellier dump Connacht out of Challenge Cup</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/montpellier-dump-connacht-out-of-challenge-cup</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/montpellier-dump-connacht-out-of-challenge-cup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Montpellier end Connacht&#039;s six-game winning run as they pick up a 45-22 victory at the Septeo Stadium to progress to the semi-finals of the European Challenge Cup. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Montpellier end Connacht's six-game winning run as they pick up a 45-22 victory at the Septeo Stadium to progress to the semi-finals of the European Challenge Cup.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Scott &amp;apos;amazing&amp;apos; for months &#45; Iraola</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/scott-amazing-for-months-iraola</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/scott-amazing-for-months-iraola</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is full of praise for Alex Scott, whose winning goal seals a 2-1 win against Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is full of praise for Alex Scott, whose winning goal seals a 2-1 win against Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>I Am Maximus is first horse since Red Rum to regain Grand National</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/i-am-maximus-is-first-horse-since-red-rum-to-regain-grand-national</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/i-am-maximus-is-first-horse-since-red-rum-to-regain-grand-national</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ I Am Maximus wins the Grand National for the second time for trainer Willie Mullins at Aintree - pulling off a feat last achieved by Red Rum in doing so. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[I Am Maximus wins the Grand National for the second time for trainer Willie Mullins at Aintree - pulling off a feat last achieved by Red Rum in doing so.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;A big punch on the face&amp;apos; &#45; Arteta</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/a-big-punch-on-the-face-arteta</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/a-big-punch-on-the-face-arteta</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta describes the 2-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth as &quot;a big punch on the face&quot; as they drop points in the Premier League title race. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta describes the 2-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth as "a big punch on the face" as they drop points in the Premier League title race.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>England beat Ireland in front of record Women&amp;apos;s Six Nations crowd</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/england-beat-ireland-in-front-of-record-womens-six-nations-crowd</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/england-beat-ireland-in-front-of-record-womens-six-nations-crowd</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ England open title defence with comfortable win over Ireland in front of a record Women&#039;s Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[England open title defence with comfortable win over Ireland in front of a record Women's Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Grand National 2026 result: Where your horse finished</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/grand-national-2026-result-where-your-horse-finished</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/grand-national-2026-result-where-your-horse-finished</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ I Am Maximus becomes the first horse since Red Rum 49 years ago  - see where your horse finished in the Aintree spectacle. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[I Am Maximus becomes the first horse since Red Rum 49 years ago  - see where your horse finished in the Aintree spectacle.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;She kicked me in the head&amp;apos; &#45; Moloney&#45;MacDonald&amp;apos;s on facing each other for the first time</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/she-kicked-me-in-the-head-moloney-macdonalds-on-facing-each-other-for-the-first-time</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/she-kicked-me-in-the-head-moloney-macdonalds-on-facing-each-other-for-the-first-time</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Married couple Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald react to facing each other for the first time as England beat Ireland 33-12 in the Women&#039;s Six Nations in front of a record crowd at the Allianz Stadium. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Married couple Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald react to facing each other for the first time as England beat Ireland 33-12 in the Women's Six Nations in front of a record crowd at the Allianz Stadium.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Winning teams find ways&amp;apos; &#45; Jones on England beating Ireland</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/winning-teams-find-ways-jones-on-england-beating-ireland</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/winning-teams-find-ways-jones-on-england-beating-ireland</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ England captain Megan Jones reacts to the Red Roses&#039; 33-12 victory over Ireland in their opening game of the Women&#039;s Six Nations at Allianz Stadium. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[England captain Megan Jones reacts to the Red Roses' 33-12 victory over Ireland in their opening game of the Women's Six Nations at Allianz Stadium.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Big punch in the face&amp;apos; &#45; could Arsenal really blow title from here?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/big-punch-in-the-face-could-arsenal-really-blow-title-from-here</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/big-punch-in-the-face-could-arsenal-really-blow-title-from-here</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nine points clear with six games to play - could Arsenal still really blow the Premier League title from that position? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nine points clear with six games to play - could Arsenal still really blow the Premier League title from that position?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>France begin Six Nations campaign with victory over Italy</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/france-begin-six-nations-campaign-with-victory-over-italy</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/france-begin-six-nations-campaign-with-victory-over-italy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ France score five second-half tries as they beat Italy 40-7 in the opening match of the Women&#039;s Six Nations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>France, begin, Six, Nations, campaign, with, victory, over, Italy</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[France score five second-half tries as they beat Italy 40-7 in the opening match of the Women's Six Nations.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>No Semenyo, no problem? How Bournemouth continue to defy the odds</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/no-semenyo-no-problem-how-bournemouth-continue-to-defy-the-odds</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/no-semenyo-no-problem-how-bournemouth-continue-to-defy-the-odds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bournemouth have not lost a game since star forward Antoine Semenyo left for Manchester City in January - how have they done it? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Semenyo, problem, How, Bournemouth, continue, defy, the, odds</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Bournemouth have not lost a game since star forward Antoine Semenyo left for Manchester City in January - how have they done it?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Everything is possible&amp;apos; &#45; Wieffer on Brighton&amp;apos;s European hopes</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/everything-is-possible-wieffer-on-brightons-european-hopes</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/everything-is-possible-wieffer-on-brightons-european-hopes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mats Wieffer believes Brighton can make a push for European qualification after scoring his first career double in the win over Burnley. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Everything, possible, Wieffer, Brightons, European, hopes</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mats Wieffer believes Brighton can make a push for European qualification after scoring his first career double in the win over Burnley.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Time for Man City players to smell blood &#45; Sutton</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/time-for-man-city-players-to-smell-blood-sutton</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/time-for-man-city-players-to-smell-blood-sutton</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Final Score pundits react to Arsenal&#039;s loss to Bournemouth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Time, for, Man, City, players, smell, blood, Sutton</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Final Score pundits react to Arsenal's loss to Bournemouth.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Alcaraz faces Sinner in Monte Carlo final</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/alcaraz-faces-sinner-in-monte-carlo-final</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/alcaraz-faces-sinner-in-monte-carlo-final</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will face Jannik Sinner in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters, with the winner taking the world number one spot. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Alcaraz, faces, Sinner, Monte, Carlo, final</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will face Jannik Sinner in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters, with the winner taking the world number one spot.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Options for Rangers if Wyatt Langford misses time</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/options-for-rangers-if-wyatt-langford-misses-time</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/options-for-rangers-if-wyatt-langford-misses-time</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Options, for, Rangers, Wyatt, Langford, misses, time</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>WNBA free agency and trade tracker: Satou Sabally is joining the New York Liberty</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wnba-free-agency-and-trade-tracker-satou-sabally-is-joining-the-new-york-liberty</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wnba-free-agency-and-trade-tracker-satou-sabally-is-joining-the-new-york-liberty</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WNBA free agency is here. Satou Sabally is going to New York while Skylar Diggins is going to Chicago. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[WNBA free agency is here. Satou Sabally is going to New York while Skylar Diggins is going to Chicago.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Arsenal ratings: Havertz, Martinelli 4/10 in loss to Bournemouth that hits title hopes</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/arsenal-ratings-havertz-martinelli-410-in-loss-to-bournemouth-that-hits-title-hopes</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/arsenal-ratings-havertz-martinelli-410-in-loss-to-bournemouth-that-hits-title-hopes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Arsenal&#039;s Premier League title ambitions suffered a huge blow at the hands of Bournemouth, as the Gunners succumbed to a shock 2-1 defeat at home. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal's Premier League title ambitions suffered a huge blow at the hands of Bournemouth, as the Gunners succumbed to a shock 2-1 defeat at home.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sources: Hamby finalizing deal to remain in L.A.</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sources-hamby-finalizing-deal-to-remain-in-la</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sources-hamby-finalizing-deal-to-remain-in-la</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dearica Hamby, a three-time WNBA All-Star, is finalizing a multiyear deal to return to the Sparks, sources told ESPN. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Sources:, Hamby, finalizing, deal, remain, L.A.</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dearica Hamby, a three-time WNBA All-Star, is finalizing a multiyear deal to return to the Sparks, sources told ESPN.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sabally agrees to multiyear deal with Liberty</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sabally-agrees-to-multiyear-deal-with-liberty</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sabally-agrees-to-multiyear-deal-with-liberty</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Satou Sabally has agreed to sign a multiyear deal with the New York Liberty, her agent Zack Miller of WME Basketball told ESPN&#039;s Shams Charania, Alexa Philippou and Kendra Andrews. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Satou Sabally has agreed to sign a multiyear deal with the New York Liberty, her agent Zack Miller of WME Basketball told ESPN's Shams Charania, Alexa Philippou and Kendra Andrews.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Alcaraz, Sinner to vie for Monte Carlo title, No. 1</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/alcaraz-sinner-to-vie-for-monte-carlo-title-no-1</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/alcaraz-sinner-to-vie-for-monte-carlo-title-no-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will meet for the eighth time in a tournament final when the pair squares off in Sunday&#039;s Monte-Carlo Masters final with the No. 1 ranking also at stake. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:18 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will meet for the eighth time in a tournament final when the pair squares off in Sunday's Monte-Carlo Masters final with the No. 1 ranking also at stake.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Cowboys S Bell arrested, facing drug charges</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/cowboys-s-bell-arrested-facing-drug-charges</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/cowboys-s-bell-arrested-facing-drug-charges</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cowboys safety Markquese Bell has been arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana, according to Collin County jail records. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Cowboys, Bell, arrested, facing, drug, charges</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cowboys safety Markquese Bell has been arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana, according to Collin County jail records.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Revamped Sky sign free agents Diggins, Stevens</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/revamped-sky-sign-free-agents-diggins-stevens</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/revamped-sky-sign-free-agents-diggins-stevens</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Chicago Sky made a major splash on the first day of WNBA free agency signings, announcing they have signed seven-time All-Star Skylar Diggins as well as versatile forward Azura Stevens. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Sky made a major splash on the first day of WNBA free agency signings, announcing they have signed seven-time All-Star Skylar Diggins as well as versatile forward Azura Stevens.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Arteta: Arsenal defeat a &amp;apos;big punch in the face&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/arteta-arsenal-defeat-a-big-punch-in-the-face</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/arteta-arsenal-defeat-a-big-punch-in-the-face</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mikel Arteta lamented his Arsenal side&#039;s &quot;strange&quot; performance in their 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday, saying the result was a &quot;big punch in the face.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:14 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Arteta:, Arsenal, defeat, big, punch, the, face</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mikel Arteta lamented his Arsenal side's "strange" performance in their 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday, saying the result was a "big punch in the face."]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Panel rules NFL teams didn&amp;apos;t collude on QB deals</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/panel-rules-nfl-teams-didnt-collude-on-qb-deals</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/panel-rules-nfl-teams-didnt-collude-on-qb-deals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An appeals panel upheld a decision that there wasn&#039;t sufficient evidence of collusion by teams when negotiating the contracts of Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson in 2022, according to a copy of the ruling obtained by multiple outlets. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Panel, rules, NFL, teams, didnt, collude, deals</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[An appeals panel upheld a decision that there wasn't sufficient evidence of collusion by teams when negotiating the contracts of Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson in 2022, according to a copy of the ruling obtained by multiple outlets.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>What&amp;apos;s next in captivating Premiership title race?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/whats-next-in-captivating-premiership-title-race</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/whats-next-in-captivating-premiership-title-race</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hearts host Motherwell, Celtic welcome St Mirren and Rangers travel to Falkirk in the latest instalment of the fascinating Scottish Premiership title race. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Whats, next, captivating, Premiership, title, race</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hearts host Motherwell, Celtic welcome St Mirren and Rangers travel to Falkirk in the latest instalment of the fascinating Scottish Premiership title race.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Record&#45;breaking McIlroy plans to keep foot on the gas</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/record-breaking-mcilroy-plans-to-keep-foot-on-the-gas</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/record-breaking-mcilroy-plans-to-keep-foot-on-the-gas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Defending champion Rory McIlroy says he plans to keep &quot;my foot on the gas&quot; after building a record six-shot halfway lead with a devastating second-round 65 at the Masters. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:30 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Record-breaking, McIlroy, plans, keep, foot, the, gas</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Defending champion Rory McIlroy says he plans to keep "my foot on the gas" after building a record six-shot halfway lead with a devastating second-round 65 at the Masters.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Who has the best Women’s Six Nations record?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/who-has-the-best-womens-six-nations-record</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/who-has-the-best-womens-six-nations-record</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BBC Sport&#039;s Ask Me Anything team explains which nations have the best record in Women&#039;s Six Nations history. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:29 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Who, has, the, best, Women’s, Six, Nations, record</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which nations have the best record in Women's Six Nations history.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Why win is essential for Wales in Six Nations against Scotland</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/why-win-is-essential-for-wales-in-six-nations-against-scotland</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/why-win-is-essential-for-wales-in-six-nations-against-scotland</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Head coach Sean Lynn is under pressure to deliver a win in his second campaign in charge of Wales. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:27 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, win, essential, for, Wales, Six, Nations, against, Scotland</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Head coach Sean Lynn is under pressure to deliver a win in his second campaign in charge of Wales.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Celtics tie NBA record with 29 3s, clinch 2&#45;seed</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/celtics-tie-nba-record-with-29-3s-clinch-2-seed-22211</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/celtics-tie-nba-record-with-29-3s-clinch-2-seed-22211</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Celtics tied the franchise and NBA record with 29 3s on their way to clinching the Eastern Conference&#039;s No. 2 playoff seed in a blowout win over the Pelicans on Friday night. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:25 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Celtics, tie, NBA, record, with, 3s, clinch, 2-seed</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Celtics tied the franchise and NBA record with 29 3s on their way to clinching the Eastern Conference's No. 2 playoff seed in a blowout win over the Pelicans on Friday night.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>King&amp;apos;s gambit: Why NBA players are turning to chess</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/kings-gambit-why-nba-players-are-turning-to-chess</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/kings-gambit-why-nba-players-are-turning-to-chess</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NBA players are spending more time than ever working on the boards -- but we&#039;re not talking rebounds. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:24 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kings, gambit:, Why, NBA, players, are, turning, chess</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[NBA players are spending more time than ever working on the boards -- but we're not talking rebounds.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Is failing to qualify for the CL actually better for Premier League teams?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/is-failing-to-qualify-for-the-cl-actually-better-for-premier-league-teams</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/is-failing-to-qualify-for-the-cl-actually-better-for-premier-league-teams</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club soccer, but maybe for PL teams, it&#039;s just an extra headache? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:23 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>failing, qualify, for, the, actually, better, for, Premier, League, teams</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club soccer, but maybe for PL teams, it's just an extra headache?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>A big summer awaits Manchester United, where transfers take priority</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/a-big-summer-awaits-manchester-united-where-transfers-take-priority</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/a-big-summer-awaits-manchester-united-where-transfers-take-priority</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manchester United are making the final push to end the season on a high note, before an important summer of recruitment for players and coach alike. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:22 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>big, summer, awaits, Manchester, United, where, transfers, take, priority</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United are making the final push to end the season on a high note, before an important summer of recruitment for players and coach alike.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NHL playoff watch: What&amp;apos;s at stake in all 15 games on Saturday</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nhl-playoff-watch-whats-at-stake-in-all-15-games-on-saturday</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/nhl-playoff-watch-whats-at-stake-in-all-15-games-on-saturday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ How many spots will be clinched? Who can be eliminated? Get intel on the entire slate here. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:21 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NHL, playoff, watch:, Whats, stake, all, games, Saturday</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[How many spots will be clinched? Who can be eliminated? Get intel on the entire slate here.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;I bleed orange and black&amp;apos;: How Rick Tocchet steered the Flyers back into the playoff race</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/i-bleed-orange-and-black-how-rick-tocchet-steered-the-flyers-back-into-the-playoff-race</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/i-bleed-orange-and-black-how-rick-tocchet-steered-the-flyers-back-into-the-playoff-race</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After facing early criticism, the head coach has been hitting all the right buttons for Philly. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:19 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>bleed, orange, and, black:, How, Rick, Tocchet, steered, the, Flyers, back, into, the, playoff, race</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[After facing early criticism, the head coach has been hitting all the right buttons for Philly.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye summer move for Newcastle&amp;apos;s Gordon</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/transfer-rumors-news-arsenal-eye-summer-move-for-newcastles-gordon</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/transfer-rumors-news-arsenal-eye-summer-move-for-newcastles-gordon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Arsenal are considering a summer move for Newcastle United&#039;s Anthony Gordon. Transfer Talk has the latest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:18 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Transfer, rumors, news:, Arsenal, eye, summer, move, for, Newcastles, Gordon</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal are considering a summer move for Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon. Transfer Talk has the latest.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Which of the NFL draft&amp;apos;s QBs will be elite? We projected the top five prospects</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/which-of-the-nfl-drafts-qbs-will-be-elite-we-projected-the-top-five-prospects</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/which-of-the-nfl-drafts-qbs-will-be-elite-we-projected-the-top-five-prospects</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Aaron Schatz uses his QBASE 2.0 model to project NFL career ceilings and floors for the 2026 draft class&#039; QBs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:17 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Which, the, NFL, drafts, QBs, will, elite, projected, the, top, five, prospects</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Aaron Schatz uses his QBASE 2.0 model to project NFL career ceilings and floors for the 2026 draft class' QBs.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;It&amp;apos;s the new frontier&amp;apos;: How AI is pushing NFL draft prep to &amp;apos;a different level&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/its-the-new-frontier-how-ai-is-pushing-nfl-draft-prep-to-a-different-level</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/its-the-new-frontier-how-ai-is-pushing-nfl-draft-prep-to-a-different-level</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ When a prospect skips NFL combine workouts, teams can use artificial intelligence to project his measurables. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:15 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Its, the, new, frontier:, How, pushing, NFL, draft, prep, different, level</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[When a prospect skips NFL combine workouts, teams can use artificial intelligence to project his measurables.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NBA offseason 2026: Draft, free agency, trade targets for every team</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nba-offseason-2026-draft-free-agency-trade-targets-for-every-team</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/nba-offseason-2026-draft-free-agency-trade-targets-for-every-team</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Summer is here for 10 franchises that missed the postseason. What lies ahead for Milwaukee, Dallas and each eliminated team? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:14 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NBA, offseason, 2026:, Draft, free, agency, trade, targets, for, every, team</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Summer is here for 10 franchises that missed the postseason. What lies ahead for Milwaukee, Dallas and each eliminated team?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Breaking down Cal Raleigh&amp;apos;s first 55 plate appearances of 2026 &#45;&#45; and what&amp;apos;s gone wrong for the Mariners</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/breaking-down-cal-raleighs-first-55-plate-appearances-of-2026-and-whats-gone-wrong-for-the-mariners</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/breaking-down-cal-raleighs-first-55-plate-appearances-of-2026-and-whats-gone-wrong-for-the-mariners</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Seattle&#039;s biggest stars have struggled at the plate as the team has gotten off to rough start this season. How real are the concerns? Let&#039;s find out. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:13 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Breaking, down, Cal, Raleighs, first, plate, appearances, 2026, and, whats, gone, wrong, for, the, Mariners</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Seattle's biggest stars have struggled at the plate as the team has gotten off to rough start this season. How real are the concerns? Let's find out.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NBA playoff watch: What&amp;apos;s at stake on Sunday</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nba-playoff-watch-whats-at-stake-on-sunday</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/nba-playoff-watch-whats-at-stake-on-sunday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ We break down every seeding possibility, plus a look at the race to secure the best odds for the No. 1 pick. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:12 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NBA, playoff, watch:, Whats, stake, Sunday</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[We break down every seeding possibility, plus a look at the race to secure the best odds for the No. 1 pick.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NBA playoff intel: Early buzz on the Lakers, Celtics, Cavs, Pistons, Spurs and Warriors</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nba-playoff-intel-early-buzz-on-the-lakers-celtics-cavs-pistons-spurs-and-warriors-22199</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/nba-playoff-intel-early-buzz-on-the-lakers-celtics-cavs-pistons-spurs-and-warriors-22199</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Are the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs&#039; 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six storylines that could define the postseason. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:10 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NBA, playoff, intel:, Early, buzz, the, Lakers, Celtics, Cavs, Pistons, Spurs, and, Warriors</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Are the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs' 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six storylines that could define the postseason.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;We&amp;apos;re not idiots, we know Hull KR want to avenge loss&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/were-not-idiots-we-know-hull-kr-want-to-avenge-loss</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/were-not-idiots-we-know-hull-kr-want-to-avenge-loss</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ York Knights boss Mark Applegarth says there is not &quot;an ounce of pressure&quot; on his side in Saturday&#039;s Challenge Cup quarter-final at Hull KR. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:35 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Were, not, idiots, know, Hull, want, avenge, loss</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[York Knights boss Mark Applegarth says there is not "an ounce of pressure" on his side in Saturday's Challenge Cup quarter-final at Hull KR.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>This season my toughest moment &#45; Watkins</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/this-season-my-toughest-moment-watkins</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/this-season-my-toughest-moment-watkins</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins opens up on his struggles to recapture his form from previous seasons. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:32 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>This, season, toughest, moment, Watkins</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins opens up on his struggles to recapture his form from previous seasons.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>A tough season, playing angry, and messaging Michael Owen</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/a-tough-season-playing-angry-and-messaging-michael-owen</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/a-tough-season-playing-angry-and-messaging-michael-owen</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ollie Watkins speaks to Kelly Somers about Aston Villa, England and his World Cup dream. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:30 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>tough, season, playing, angry, and, messaging, Michael, Owen</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ollie Watkins speaks to Kelly Somers about Aston Villa, England and his World Cup dream.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Could Guardiola&amp;apos;s best and Arteta&amp;apos;s worst month decide title?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/could-guardiolas-best-and-artetas-worst-month-decide-title</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/could-guardiolas-best-and-artetas-worst-month-decide-title</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the Premier League season approaches its finale, April could be the defining month for leaders Arsenal and closest challengers Manchester City. BBC Sport looks at the stats to explain why. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:29 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Could, Guardiolas, best, and, Artetas, worst, month, decide, title</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[As the Premier League season approaches its finale, April could be the defining month for leaders Arsenal and closest challengers Manchester City. BBC Sport looks at the stats to explain why.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Dart and Burrage send GB to BJK Cup finals</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/dart-and-burrage-send-gb-to-bjk-cup-finals</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/dart-and-burrage-send-gb-to-bjk-cup-finals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage win the decisive doubles match in straight-sets to send Great Britain through to September&#039;s Billie Jean King Cup finals with an impressive 3-0 win against Australia. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:28 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dart, and, Burrage, send, BJK, Cup, finals</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage win the decisive doubles match in straight-sets to send Great Britain through to September's Billie Jean King Cup finals with an impressive 3-0 win against Australia.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fury v Makhmudov &#45; heavyweight predictions</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/fury-v-makhmudov-heavyweight-predictions</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/fury-v-makhmudov-heavyweight-predictions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday&#039;s heavyweight battle between Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:26 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fury, Makhmudov, heavyweight, predictions</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight battle between Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Forged through foster care &#45; Ulberg&amp;apos;s path to UFC title shot</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/forged-through-foster-care-ulbergs-path-to-ufc-title-shot</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/forged-through-foster-care-ulbergs-path-to-ufc-title-shot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Carlos Ulberg reflects on his journey from foster care to light-heavyweight title challenger before his fight against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327 on Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:24 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Forged, through, foster, care, Ulbergs, path, UFC, title, shot</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Carlos Ulberg reflects on his journey from foster care to light-heavyweight title challenger before his fight against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327 on Saturday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Half&#45;Tongan, half&#45;Kiwi &#45; the Aussie aiming to take Scotland to next level</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/half-tongan-half-kiwi-the-aussie-aiming-to-take-scotland-to-next-level</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/half-tongan-half-kiwi-the-aussie-aiming-to-take-scotland-to-next-level</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tom English meets Sione Fukofuka, the half-Tongan, half-Kiwi Australian who begins his first Six Nations as Scotland head coach. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:22 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Half-Tongan, half-Kiwi, the, Aussie, aiming, take, Scotland, next, level</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tom English meets Sione Fukofuka, the half-Tongan, half-Kiwi Australian who begins his first Six Nations as Scotland head coach.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hawks secure play&#45;off spot and James passes milestone</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/hawks-secure-play-off-spot-and-james-passes-milestone</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/hawks-secure-play-off-spot-and-james-passes-milestone</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Atlanta Hawks secure a spot in the NBA play-offs and the Southeast Division title with a 124-102 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Hawks, secure, play-off, spot, and, James, passes, milestone</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks secure a spot in the NBA play-offs and the Southeast Division title with a 124-102 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>SGA, Jokic among at least 168 out NBA&#45;wide Fri.</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sga-jokic-among-at-least-168-out-nba-wide-fri</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sga-jokic-among-at-least-168-out-nba-wide-fri</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Around the NBA, no fewer than 168 players were held out of Friday&#039;s games, including reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and 14 members of the Memphis Grizzlies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:19 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SGA, Jokic, among, least, 168, out, NBA-wide, Fri.</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Around the NBA, no fewer than 168 players were held out of Friday's games, including reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and 14 members of the Memphis Grizzlies.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Dodgers&amp;apos; Muncy caps 3&#45;HR night with walk&#45;off shot</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/dodgers-muncy-caps-3-hr-night-with-walk-off-shot</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/dodgers-muncy-caps-3-hr-night-with-walk-off-shot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Max Muncy hit three home runs, including a game-winning, two-out solo blast in the ninth inning, to rally the Dodgers past the Rangers 8-7 on Friday night. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:18 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dodgers, Muncy, caps, 3-HR, night, with, walk-off, shot</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Max Muncy hit three home runs, including a game-winning, two-out solo blast in the ninth inning, to rally the Dodgers past the Rangers 8-7 on Friday night.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Celtics tie NBA record with 29 3s; clinch 2&#45;seed</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/celtics-tie-nba-record-with-29-3s-clinch-2-seed</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/celtics-tie-nba-record-with-29-3s-clinch-2-seed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Celtics tied the franchise and NBA record with 29 3s on their way to clinching the Eastern Conference&#039;s No. 2 playoff seed in a blowout win over the Pelicans on Friday night. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:16 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Celtics, tie, NBA, record, with, 3s, clinch, 2-seed</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Celtics tied the franchise and NBA record with 29 3s on their way to clinching the Eastern Conference's No. 2 playoff seed in a blowout win over the Pelicans on Friday night.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sources: Griner finalizing 7&#45;figure deal to join Sun</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sources-griner-finalizing-7-figure-deal-to-join-sun</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sources-griner-finalizing-7-figure-deal-to-join-sun</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two-time WNBA scoring champion Brittney Griner is finalizing a seven-figure deal to join the Connecticut Sun, sources confirmed to ESPN&#039;s Alexa Philippou on Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:15 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sources:, Griner, finalizing, 7-figure, deal, join, Sun</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Two-time WNBA scoring champion Brittney Griner is finalizing a seven-figure deal to join the Connecticut Sun, sources confirmed to ESPN's Alexa Philippou on Friday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Wembanyama checks another &amp;apos;box,&amp;apos; hits 65 games</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wembanyama-checks-another-box-hits-65-games</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wembanyama-checks-another-box-hits-65-games</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Victor Wembanyama reached the 65-game threshold for awards eligibility on Friday with a 40-point outing that included 13 rebounds in a 139-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:14 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wembanyama, checks, another, box, hits, games</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama reached the 65-game threshold for awards eligibility on Friday with a 40-point outing that included 13 rebounds in a 139-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Redick: &amp;apos;Everybody&amp;apos; wants to face hobbled Lakers</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/redick-everybody-wants-to-face-hobbled-lakers</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/redick-everybody-wants-to-face-hobbled-lakers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Lakers coach JJ Redick believes other West teams that still have their seeding to be determined prefer L.A. as their first-round opponent in the playoffs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:12 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Redick:, Everybody, wants, face, hobbled, Lakers</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lakers coach JJ Redick believes other West teams that still have their seeding to be determined prefer L.A. as their first-round opponent in the playoffs.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Richer, classier, hungrier Glasgow favourites against Toulon</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/richer-classier-hungrier-glasgow-favourites-against-toulon</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/richer-classier-hungrier-glasgow-favourites-against-toulon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Glasgow Warriors go into their Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulon as favourites against a side that got the better of them in the past, writes Tom English. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:55 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Richer, classier, hungrier, Glasgow, favourites, against, Toulon</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Glasgow Warriors go into their Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulon as favourites against a side that got the better of them in the past, writes Tom English.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hatton moves up leaderboard after back&#45;to&#45;back birdies</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/hatton-moves-up-leaderboard-after-back-to-back-birdies</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/hatton-moves-up-leaderboard-after-back-to-back-birdies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tyrrell Hatton moves up the leaderboard with back-to-back birdies on the 15th and 16th holes in the Masters at Augusta. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:54 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hatton, moves, leaderboard, after, back-to-back, birdies</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tyrrell Hatton moves up the leaderboard with back-to-back birdies on the 15th and 16th holes in the Masters at Augusta.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Nike investigating issue with World Cup kits</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nike-investigating-issue-with-world-cup-kits</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/nike-investigating-issue-with-world-cup-kits</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sportswear giant Nike is investigating a design issue with the shirts set to be worn by several teams - including England - at this summer&#039;s World Cup. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:53 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nike, investigating, issue, with, World, Cup, kits</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sportswear giant Nike is investigating a design issue with the shirts set to be worn by several teams - including England - at this summer's World Cup.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Teenager Suryavanshi smashes 15&#45;ball fifty in IPL</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/teenager-suryavanshi-smashes-15-ball-fifty-in-ipl</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/teenager-suryavanshi-smashes-15-ball-fifty-in-ipl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 15, continues his astonishing run of form in the IPL as Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:52 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Teenager, Suryavanshi, smashes, 15-ball, fifty, IPL</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 15, continues his astonishing run of form in the IPL as Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Rose birdies 15th after &amp;apos;magnificent&amp;apos; approach shot</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/rose-birdies-15th-after-magnificent-approach-shot</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/rose-birdies-15th-after-magnificent-approach-shot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Justin Rose hits a &quot;magnificent&quot; approach shot to the 15th green to leave an almost tap-in as he birdies to move back to five-under at Augusta. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:51 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rose, birdies, 15th, after, magnificent, approach, shot</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Justin Rose hits a "magnificent" approach shot to the 15th green to leave an almost tap-in as he birdies to move back to five-under at Augusta.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Astounding&amp;apos; McIlroy birdies six of last seven to hold record Masters lead</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/astounding-mcilroy-birdies-six-of-last-seven-to-hold-record-masters-lead</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/astounding-mcilroy-birdies-six-of-last-seven-to-hold-record-masters-lead</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rory McIlroy birdies six of the last seven holes to move into a six-shot lead after the second round of the 2026 Masters at Augusta. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:49 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Astounding, McIlroy, birdies, six, last, seven, hold, record, Masters, lead</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy birdies six of the last seven holes to move into a six-shot lead after the second round of the 2026 Masters at Augusta.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Light and lean&amp;apos; Fury shows intent with weigh&#45;in</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/light-and-lean-fury-shows-intent-with-weigh-in</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/light-and-lean-fury-shows-intent-with-weigh-in</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tyson Fury says he took his undefeated record &quot;for granted&quot; as he appeared lean and sharp at the weigh-in for Saturday&#039;s bout with Arslanbek Makhmudov. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:47 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Light, and, lean, Fury, shows, intent, with, weigh-in</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tyson Fury says he took his undefeated record "for granted" as he appeared lean and sharp at the weigh-in for Saturday's bout with Arslanbek Makhmudov.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Pulse hold off Mavericks fightback in thriller</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/pulse-hold-off-mavericks-fightback-in-thriller</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/pulse-hold-off-mavericks-fightback-in-thriller</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kamogelo Maseko and Sophie Kelly star as London Pulse hold off a spirited London Mavericks fightback to claim a 56-46 victory on the opening night of week seven of the Netball Super League. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:46 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pulse, hold, off, Mavericks, fightback, thriller</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Kamogelo Maseko and Sophie Kelly star as London Pulse hold off a spirited London Mavericks fightback to claim a 56-46 victory on the opening night of week seven of the Netball Super League.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Impressive Ulster into Challenge Cup semi&#45;finals</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/impressive-ulster-into-challenge-cup-semi-finals</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/impressive-ulster-into-challenge-cup-semi-finals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ulster are one game away from a first European final since 2012 after a 41-24 win over La Rochelle in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:44 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Impressive, Ulster, into, Challenge, Cup, semi-finals</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ulster are one game away from a first European final since 2012 after a 41-24 win over La Rochelle in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Bath fightback stuns Northampton in quarter&#45;final classic</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/bath-fightback-stuns-northampton-in-quarter-final-classic</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/bath-fightback-stuns-northampton-in-quarter-final-classic</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bath come from 21 points down to beat Prem leaders Northampton 43-41 and reach the semi-finals of the Champions Cup in an incredible clash at the Rec. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:43 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bath, fightback, stuns, Northampton, quarter-final, classic</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Bath come from 21 points down to beat Prem leaders Northampton 43-41 and reach the semi-finals of the Champions Cup in an incredible clash at the Rec.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>St Helens cruise past Catalans to reach Challenge Cup semis</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/st-helens-cruise-past-catalans-to-reach-challenge-cup-semis</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/st-helens-cruise-past-catalans-to-reach-challenge-cup-semis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tristan Sailor is among the points again as St Helens breeze through their Challenge Cup quarter-final against Catalans Dragons. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:42 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Helens, cruise, past, Catalans, reach, Challenge, Cup, semis</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tristan Sailor is among the points again as St Helens breeze through their Challenge Cup quarter-final against Catalans Dragons.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>West Ham thrash Wolves to move out of relegation zone</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/west-ham-thrash-wolves-to-move-out-of-relegation-zone</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/west-ham-thrash-wolves-to-move-out-of-relegation-zone</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Taty Castellanos and Konstantinos Mavropanos both score twice as West Ham beat Wolves to move out of the relegation zone in the Premier League. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:41 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>West, Ham, thrash, Wolves, move, out, relegation, zone</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Taty Castellanos and Konstantinos Mavropanos both score twice as West Ham beat Wolves to move out of the relegation zone in the Premier League.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>De Zerbi &amp;apos;not surprised&amp;apos; by reaction to Greenwood comments</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/de-zerbi-not-surprised-by-reaction-to-greenwood-comments</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/de-zerbi-not-surprised-by-reaction-to-greenwood-comments</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he was &quot;not surprised&quot; by the reaction from supporters over comments he made about Mason Greenwood. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:41 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zerbi, not, surprised, reaction, Greenwood, comments</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he was "not surprised" by the reaction from supporters over comments he made about Mason Greenwood.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Spurs lead race for Robertson &#45; Saturday&amp;apos;s gossip</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/spurs-lead-race-for-robertson-saturdays-gossip</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/spurs-lead-race-for-robertson-saturdays-gossip</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tottenham in pole position to sign Andy Robertson, Manchester City in talks for Morten Hjulmand, Arsenal monitoring Anthony Gordon and Kees Smit attracting Premier League interest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:39 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Spurs, lead, race, for, Robertson, Saturdays, gossip</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham in pole position to sign Andy Robertson, Manchester City in talks for Morten Hjulmand, Arsenal monitoring Anthony Gordon and Kees Smit attracting Premier League interest.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fleetwood flies up leaderboard with eagle at 15</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/fleetwood-flies-up-leaderboard-with-eagle-at-15</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/fleetwood-flies-up-leaderboard-with-eagle-at-15</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tommy Fleetwood moves to six-under after picking up an eagle on the 15th hole on day two of the 2026 Masters in Augusta. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:38 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fleetwood, flies, leaderboard, with, eagle</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood moves to six-under after picking up an eagle on the 15th hole on day two of the 2026 Masters in Augusta.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Augsburg miss late penalty in tense  Hoffenheim draw</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/augsburg-miss-late-penalty-in-tense-hoffenheim-draw</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/augsburg-miss-late-penalty-in-tense-hoffenheim-draw</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Augsburg&#039;s Alexis Claude-Maurice misses a late penalty in an eventful draw with Champions League hopefuls Hoffenheim. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:37 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Augsburg, miss, late, penalty, tense, Hoffenheim, draw</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Augsburg's Alexis Claude-Maurice misses a late penalty in an eventful draw with Champions League hopefuls Hoffenheim.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;I was living in the toilet&amp;apos; &#45; sick Li moves into Masters contention</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/i-was-living-in-the-toilet-sick-li-moves-into-masters-contention</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/i-was-living-in-the-toilet-sick-li-moves-into-masters-contention</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ China&#039;s Li Haotong didn&#039;t think he would be able to play at the Masters on Friday because of illness - then moved into contention for the Green Jacket. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:37 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>was, living, the, toilet, sick, moves, into, Masters, contention</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[China's Li Haotong didn't think he would be able to play at the Masters on Friday because of illness - then moved into contention for the Green Jacket.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>McIlroy chips in on 17 to extend Masters lead</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-chips-in-on-17-to-extend-masters-lead</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-chips-in-on-17-to-extend-masters-lead</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rory McIlroy extends his lead to five as he chips in from 85 feet for another birdie at the 17th at the 2026 Masters in Augusta. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:36 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>McIlroy, chips, extend, Masters, lead</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy extends his lead to five as he chips in from 85 feet for another birdie at the 17th at the 2026 Masters in Augusta.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>West Ham have fresh hope &#45; but Spurs now in uncharted territory</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/west-ham-have-fresh-hope-but-spurs-now-in-uncharted-territory</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/west-ham-have-fresh-hope-but-spurs-now-in-uncharted-territory</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ West Ham&#039;s thumping win over Wolves not only boosts their own Premier League survival hopes, but plunges Tottenham into the drop zone - and to new depths. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:35 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>West, Ham, have, fresh, hope, but, Spurs, now, uncharted, territory</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[West Ham's thumping win over Wolves not only boosts their own Premier League survival hopes, but plunges Tottenham into the drop zone - and to new depths.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>MacIntyre could face more Masters wrath after gnome picture</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/macintyre-could-face-more-masters-wrath-after-gnome-picture</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/macintyre-could-face-more-masters-wrath-after-gnome-picture</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Robert MacIntyre fails to deliver on the course at the Masters - but provides one of the best known moments from this year&#039;s tournament. Or rather, one of its best gnome moments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:33 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MacIntyre, could, face, more, Masters, wrath, after, gnome, picture</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Robert MacIntyre fails to deliver on the course at the Masters - but provides one of the best known moments from this year's tournament. Or rather, one of its best gnome moments.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fleetwood &amp;amp; McIlroy feature in day two Masters best shots</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/fleetwood-mcilroy-feature-in-day-two-masters-best-shots</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/fleetwood-mcilroy-feature-in-day-two-masters-best-shots</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton feature in best shots of day two at the Masters in Augusta. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:32 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fleetwood, McIlroy, feature, day, two, Masters, best, shots</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton feature in best shots of day two at the Masters in Augusta.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Magical 90 minutes tightens McIlroy&amp;apos;s grip on Masters</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/magical-90-minutes-tightens-mcilroys-grip-on-masters</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/magical-90-minutes-tightens-mcilroys-grip-on-masters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rory McIlroy opens up a six-shot lead at the Masters - a record after 36 holes - as he sharpens his focus on securing a rare back-to-back win. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:30 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Magical, minutes, tightens, McIlroys, grip, Masters</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy opens up a six-shot lead at the Masters - a record after 36 holes - as he sharpens his focus on securing a rare back-to-back win.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Record&#45;breaking McIlroy plans to keep &amp;apos;foot on gas&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/record-breaking-mcilroy-plans-to-keep-foot-on-gas</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/record-breaking-mcilroy-plans-to-keep-foot-on-gas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Defending champion Rory McIlroy says he plans to keep &quot;my foot on the gas&quot; after building a record six-shot halfway lead with a devastating second-round 65 at the Masters. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:29 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Record-breaking, McIlroy, plans, keep, foot, gas</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Defending champion Rory McIlroy says he plans to keep "my foot on the gas" after building a record six-shot halfway lead with a devastating second-round 65 at the Masters.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid continue to eye move for Olise</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/transfer-rumors-news-real-madrid-continue-to-eye-move-for-olise</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/transfer-rumors-news-real-madrid-continue-to-eye-move-for-olise</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Real Madrid are continuing their attempts to sign Bayern Munich&#039;s Michael Olise. Transfer Talk has the latest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:27 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Transfer, rumors, news:, Real, Madrid, continue, eye, move, for, Olise</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid are continuing their attempts to sign Bayern Munich's Michael Olise. Transfer Talk has the latest.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Pope hats for everyone: White Sox answer fan frenzy with full&#45;stadium promo</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/pope-hats-for-everyone-white-sox-answer-fan-frenzy-with-full-stadium-promo</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/pope-hats-for-everyone-white-sox-answer-fan-frenzy-with-full-stadium-promo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After strong fan response, Chicago will distribute pope-themed hats to all attendees at its Aug. 11 game. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:26 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, hats, for, everyone:, White, Sox, answer, fan, frenzy, with, full-stadium, promo</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[After strong fan response, Chicago will distribute pope-themed hats to all attendees at its Aug. 11 game.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Men&amp;apos;s transfer rankings: The top 60 players in the portal right now</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/mens-transfer-rankings-the-top-60-players-in-the-portal-right-now</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/mens-transfer-rankings-the-top-60-players-in-the-portal-right-now</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With more players entering the portal, we&#039;ve expanded our list of the best available talent. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:25 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mens, transfer, rankings:, The, top, players, the, portal, right, now</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[With more players entering the portal, we've expanded our list of the best available talent.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Free agency grades: Sizing up the Eagles&amp;apos; Dontayvion Wicks trade and more</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/free-agency-grades-sizing-up-the-eagles-dontayvion-wicks-trade-and-more</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/free-agency-grades-sizing-up-the-eagles-dontayvion-wicks-trade-and-more</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ We&#039;re handing out report cards on big moves, including the Raiders&#039; Kirk Cousins deal and the Eagles&#039; Dontayvion Wicks trade. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:24 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Free, agency, grades:, Sizing, the, Eagles, Dontayvion, Wicks, trade, and, more</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Raiders' Kirk Cousins deal and the Eagles' Dontayvion Wicks trade.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>McIlroy is all alone through 36 holes; can anyone catch him?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-is-all-alone-through-36-holes-can-anyone-catch-him</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-is-all-alone-through-36-holes-can-anyone-catch-him</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ One year after winning his first Masters, McIlroy has a record 6-shot lead and has 36 more holes to add. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:22 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>McIlroy, all, alone, through, holes, can, anyone, catch, him</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[One year after winning his first Masters, McIlroy has a record 6-shot lead and has 36 more holes to add.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Falcons pick up fifth&#45;year option for RB Robinson</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/falcons-pick-up-fifth-year-option-for-rb-robinson</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/falcons-pick-up-fifth-year-option-for-rb-robinson</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Atlanta Falcons picked up running back Bijan Robinson&#039;s fifth-year contract option Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:21 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Falcons, pick, fifth-year, option, for, Robinson</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Atlanta Falcons picked up running back Bijan Robinson's fifth-year contract option Friday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sources: Eagles land WR Wicks from GB for picks</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sources-eagles-land-wr-wicks-from-gb-for-picks</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sources-eagles-land-wr-wicks-from-gb-for-picks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Eagles have acquired wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Packers for two draft picks, sources told ESPN&#039;s Adam Schefter. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:20 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sources:, Eagles, land, Wicks, from, for, picks</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Eagles have acquired wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Packers for two draft picks, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sources: NYT investigating reporter&amp;apos;s Vrabel ties</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sources-nyt-investigating-reporters-vrabel-ties</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sources-nyt-investigating-reporters-vrabel-ties</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Athletic is reinvestigating the coverage of NFL reporter Dianna Russini and the nature of her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel amid questions raised about the two this week, sources told ESPN on Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:19 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sources:, NYT, investigating, reporters, Vrabel, ties</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Athletic is reinvestigating the coverage of NFL reporter Dianna Russini and the nature of her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel amid questions raised about the two this week, sources told ESPN on Friday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Source: Gray to stick with Aces for 3 years, $3M</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/source-gray-to-stick-with-aces-for-3-years-3m</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/source-gray-to-stick-with-aces-for-3-years-3m</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Free agent star Chelsea Gray has reached a three-year, $3 million fully guaranteed deal to return to the Las Vegas Aces, a source told ESPN&#039;s Kendra Andrews on Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:18 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Source:, Gray, stick, with, Aces, for, years, 3M</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Free agent star Chelsea Gray has reached a three-year, $3 million fully guaranteed deal to return to the Las Vegas Aces, a source told ESPN's Kendra Andrews on Friday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Madrid slam Mbappé penalty denial in costly draw</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/madrid-slam-mbappe-penalty-denial-in-costly-draw</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/madrid-slam-mbappe-penalty-denial-in-costly-draw</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Álvaro Arbeloa said Real Madrid should have been awarded what might have been a decisive penalty in their 1-1 draw with Girona ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:17 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Madrid, slam, Mbappé, penalty, denial, costly, draw</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Álvaro Arbeloa said Real Madrid should have been awarded what might have been a decisive penalty in their 1-1 draw with Girona]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Going batty: Ichiro statue breaks during unveiling</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/going-batty-ichiro-statue-breaks-during-unveiling</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/going-batty-ichiro-statue-breaks-during-unveiling</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A statue has been unveiled of Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at the Seattle Mariners&#039; T-Mobile Park. There was just one problem at the ceremony Friday -- a broken bat. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:15 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Going, batty:, Ichiro, statue, breaks, during, unveiling</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A statue has been unveiled of Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at the Seattle Mariners' T-Mobile Park. There was just one problem at the ceremony Friday -- a broken bat.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tigers OF Meadows has broken arm, concussion</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/tigers-of-meadows-has-broken-arm-concussion</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/tigers-of-meadows-has-broken-arm-concussion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has a broken bone in his left arm and a concussion after an outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:14 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tigers, Meadows, has, broken, arm, concussion</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has a broken bone in his left arm and a concussion after an outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Red&#45;hot Rory sets Masters record with 6&#45;shot lead</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/red-hot-rory-sets-masters-record-with-6-shot-lead</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/red-hot-rory-sets-masters-record-with-6-shot-lead</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rory McIlroy closed with six birdies over his last seven holes to finish at 7-under 65 and push his lead to six shots on Friday, the largest at the Masters after 36 holes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:12 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Red-hot, Rory, sets, Masters, record, with, 6-shot, lead</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy closed with six birdies over his last seven holes to finish at 7-under 65 and push his lead to six shots on Friday, the largest at the Masters after 36 holes.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>England&amp;apos;s Smith hits 166 as Surrey dominate Leicestershire</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/englands-smith-hits-166-as-surrey-dominate-leicestershire</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/englands-smith-hits-166-as-surrey-dominate-leicestershire</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jamie Smith and Ollie Pope both make centuries as Surrey pile up 412-6 on the first day of their County Championship game against Leicestershire. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:30:25 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Englands, Smith, hits, 166, Surrey, dominate, Leicestershire</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jamie Smith and Ollie Pope both make centuries as Surrey pile up 412-6 on the first day of their County Championship game against Leicestershire.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Richer, classier, hungrier Glasgow eye more history against Toulon&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/richer-classier-hungrier-glasgow-eye-more-history-against-toulon</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/richer-classier-hungrier-glasgow-eye-more-history-against-toulon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Glasgow Warriors go into their Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulon as favourites against a side that got the better of them in the past, writes Tom English. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:30:24 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Richer, classier, hungrier, Glasgow, eye, more, history, against, Toulon</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Glasgow Warriors go into their Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulon as favourites against a side that got the better of them in the past, writes Tom English.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Rankings: Top 100 players for 2026</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/rankings-top-100-players-for-2026</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/rankings-top-100-players-for-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Plan for the 2026 Fantasy Women&#039;s Basketball season with the top 100 rankings, including player position ranks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:30:21 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rankings:, Top, 100, players, for, 2026</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Plan for the 2026 Fantasy Women's Basketball season with the top 100 rankings, including player position ranks.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Cal&amp;apos;s Pippen back to B1G, commits to Ohio State</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/cals-pippen-back-to-b1g-commits-to-ohio-state</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/cals-pippen-back-to-b1g-commits-to-ohio-state</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cal sophomore guard Justin Pippen, who spent his freshman year at Michigan before heading to Berkley, is transferring to Ohio State, his agents at WME Basketball told ESPN. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:30:20 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cals, Pippen, back, B1G, commits, Ohio, State</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cal sophomore guard Justin Pippen, who spent his freshman year at Michigan before heading to Berkley, is transferring to Ohio State, his agents at WME Basketball told ESPN.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sources: Ogunbowale multiyear deal with Wings</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sources-ogunbowale-multiyear-deal-with-wings</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sources-ogunbowale-multiyear-deal-with-wings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ null ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:30:19 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sources:, Ogunbowale, multiyear, deal, with, Wings</media:keywords>
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<title>Source: Gray nearing 3&#45;year max deal with Dream</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/source-gray-nearing-3-year-max-deal-with-dream</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/source-gray-nearing-3-year-max-deal-with-dream</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Allisha Gray is finalizing a three-year deal with the Dream. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:30:18 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Source:, Gray, nearing, 3-year, max, deal, with, Dream</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Allisha Gray is finalizing a three-year deal with the Dream.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Broncos owners acquire minority share of Rockies</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/broncos-owners-acquire-minority-share-of-rockies</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/broncos-owners-acquire-minority-share-of-rockies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Rockies are bringing in Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner through a minority investment, with multiple reports saying they are purchasing about 40% of the team. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:30:16 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Broncos, owners, acquire, minority, share, Rockies</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Rockies are bringing in Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner through a minority investment, with multiple reports saying they are purchasing about 40% of the team.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Cubs OF Suzuki set for season debut vs. Pirates</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/cubs-of-suzuki-set-for-season-debut-vs-pirates</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/cubs-of-suzuki-set-for-season-debut-vs-pirates</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki has has been activated from the IL after missing the start of the season with a sprained knee and in the lineup for Friday&#039;s series opener against the Pirates. ]]></description>
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<title>Heat waive Rozier, open roster spot for addition</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/heat-waive-rozier-open-roster-spot-for-addition</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/heat-waive-rozier-open-roster-spot-for-addition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Miami guard Terry Rozier, who has been on leave since October amid a sports gambling probe, has been waived by the Heat. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Miami guard Terry Rozier, who has been on leave since October amid a sports gambling probe, has been waived by the Heat.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Happy tennis, serious name &#45; how history&#45;maker Alcaraz clinched career Grand Slam</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/happy-tennis-serious-name-how-history-maker-alcaraz-clinched-career-grand-slam</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/happy-tennis-serious-name-how-history-maker-alcaraz-clinched-career-grand-slam</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Before Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam, he was simply Carlitos from Murcia. This is his story. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Before Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam, he was simply Carlitos from Murcia. This is his story.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;I&amp;apos;ve been flying through the air without skis on &#45; that is a weird feeling&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/ive-been-flying-through-the-air-without-skis-on-that-is-a-weird-feeling</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/ive-been-flying-through-the-air-without-skis-on-that-is-a-weird-feeling</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ What do you do if you fall 40 feet on to hard-packed snow? If you&#039;re a Winter Olympics athlete, you pick yourself up and try again. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[What do you do if you fall 40 feet on to hard-packed snow? If you're a Winter Olympics athlete, you pick yourself up and try again.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>How safe is bare&#45;knuckle boxing as it fights for mainstream appeal?</title>
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<guid>https://news-span.org/how-safe-is-bare-knuckle-boxing-as-it-fights-for-mainstream-appeal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new BBC documentary looks at the rise of bare-knuckle boxing as fighter Liam &#039;Rocky&#039; Rees tells BBC Sport why he loves the adrenaline. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>How, safe, bare-knuckle, boxing, fights, for, mainstream, appeal</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A new BBC documentary looks at the rise of bare-knuckle boxing as fighter Liam 'Rocky' Rees tells BBC Sport why he loves the adrenaline.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;As pure as you can hit it!&amp;apos; Robertson scores against Wolves</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/as-pure-as-you-can-hit-it-robertson-scores-against-wolves</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/as-pure-as-you-can-hit-it-robertson-scores-against-wolves</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson scores a superb opening goal for his side in their FA Cup fifth round tie against Wolves at Molineux. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson scores a superb opening goal for his side in their FA Cup fifth round tie against Wolves at Molineux.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Find out more here</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Get the latest news, punditry, analysis, fan views, stats and gossip ]]></description>
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<title>Four hours inside Bellamy&amp;apos;s office &#45; and the Wales boss&amp;apos; complex mind</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/four-hours-inside-bellamys-office-and-the-wales-boss-complex-mind</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/four-hours-inside-bellamys-office-and-the-wales-boss-complex-mind</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Wales boss Craig Bellamy discusses everything from football to Balkan history - and playing Ken and Barbie - in an exclusive, in-depth interview with BBC Sport. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Four, hours, inside, Bellamys, office, and, the, Wales, boss, complex, mind</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Wales boss Craig Bellamy discusses everything from football to Balkan history - and playing Ken and Barbie - in an exclusive, in-depth interview with BBC Sport.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>When football turned to penalties to end &amp;apos;cruel&amp;apos; system</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/when-football-turned-to-penalties-to-end-cruel-system</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/when-football-turned-to-penalties-to-end-cruel-system</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ No-one knew what to expect at football&#039;s first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>When, football, turned, penalties, end, cruel, system</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Leeds beat West Ham on penalties in thriller to reach FA Cup semis</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/leeds-beat-west-ham-on-penalties-in-thriller-to-reach-fa-cup-semis</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/leeds-beat-west-ham-on-penalties-in-thriller-to-reach-fa-cup-semis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Leeds United survive West Ham&#039;s fightback from 2-0 down to 2-2 as a penalty shootout victory sends the West Yorkshire side to their first FA Cup semi-final since 1987. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Leeds United survive West Ham's fightback from 2-0 down to 2-2 as a penalty shootout victory sends the West Yorkshire side to their first FA Cup semi-final since 1987.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Struijk sends Leeds to first FA Cup semi&#45;final since 1987</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/struijk-sends-leeds-to-first-fa-cup-semi-final-since-1987</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/struijk-sends-leeds-to-first-fa-cup-semi-final-since-1987</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Watch Pascal Struijk score the winning penalty in Leeds United&#039;s shootout win against West Ham to send the West Yorkshire side to their first FA Cup semi-final in 39 years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Struijk, sends, Leeds, first, Cup, semi-final, since, 1987</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Watch Pascal Struijk score the winning penalty in Leeds United's shootout win against West Ham to send the West Yorkshire side to their first FA Cup semi-final in 39 years.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>The award&#45;winning story of a code&#45;busting hero</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/the-award-winning-story-of-a-code-busting-hero</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/the-award-winning-story-of-a-code-busting-hero</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The story of Alan Turing, whose team of cryptographers cracked the German Enigma code. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>The, award-winning, story, code-busting, hero</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The story of Alan Turing, whose team of cryptographers cracked the German Enigma code.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Lijnders on replacing &amp;apos;unique&amp;apos; Silva</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/lijnders-on-replacing-unique-silva</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/lijnders-on-replacing-unique-silva</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manchester City assistant manager Pep Lijnders discusses captain Bernardo Silva&#039;s future at the club, saying &quot;every good story comes to an end&quot;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Lijnders, replacing, unique, Silva</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City assistant manager Pep Lijnders discusses captain Bernardo Silva's future at the club, saying "every good story comes to an end".]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>54 years, 48 leagues, 2,000 grounds &#45; the ultimate football odyssey</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/54-years-48-leagues-2000-grounds-the-ultimate-football-odyssey</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/54-years-48-leagues-2000-grounds-the-ultimate-football-odyssey</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BBC Sport travels with the UK&#039;s ultimate groundhopper to the final match of a decades-long, history-making journey. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>years, leagues, 2, 000, grounds, the, ultimate, football, odyssey</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[BBC Sport travels with the UK's ultimate groundhopper to the final match of a decades-long, history-making journey.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Did quadruple ambition set bar too high for Arsenal?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/did-quadruple-ambition-set-bar-too-high-for-arsenal</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/did-quadruple-ambition-set-bar-too-high-for-arsenal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Monday Night Club&#039;s Rory Smith explains why the quadruple was too much for Arsenal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Did, quadruple, ambition, set, bar, too, high, for, Arsenal</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Monday Night Club's Rory Smith explains why the quadruple was too much for Arsenal.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;I don&amp;apos;t want to give it up!&amp;apos; &#45; McIlroy on Green Jacket</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/i-dont-want-to-give-it-up-mcilroy-on-green-jacket</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/i-dont-want-to-give-it-up-mcilroy-on-green-jacket</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy speaks to BBC Sport NI&#039;s Stephen Watson about his return to Augusta National. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>dont, want, give, up, McIlroy, Green, Jacket</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy speaks to BBC Sport NI's Stephen Watson about his return to Augusta National.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>I felt really alone after World Cup win &#45; Kildunne</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/i-felt-really-alone-after-world-cup-win-kildunne</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/i-felt-really-alone-after-world-cup-win-kildunne</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ England full-back Ellie Kildunne admits feeling &quot;really alone&quot; after experiencing an emotional dip following their Rugby World Cup win. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[England full-back Ellie Kildunne admits feeling "really alone" after experiencing an emotional dip following their Rugby World Cup win.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Why La Liga teams will play in retro shirts this weekend</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/why-la-liga-teams-will-play-in-retro-shirts-this-weekend</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/why-la-liga-teams-will-play-in-retro-shirts-this-weekend</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Our Ask Me Anything team explain why many La Liga sides will be playing their next matches wearing retro kits. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Why, Liga, teams, will, play, retro, shirts, this, weekend</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team explain why many La Liga sides will be playing their next matches wearing retro kits.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Major champion Woodland on dealing with PTSD</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/major-champion-woodland-on-dealing-with-ptsd</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/major-champion-woodland-on-dealing-with-ptsd</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Major champion Gary Woodland says he is &quot;battling every day&quot; with post-traumatic stress disorder, following an operation to remove part of a brain tumour. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Major champion Gary Woodland says he is "battling every day" with post-traumatic stress disorder, following an operation to remove part of a brain tumour.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;I&amp;apos;m as sharp as I&amp;apos;ve ever been&amp;apos; &#45; Fury on Makhmudov fight</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/im-as-sharp-as-ive-ever-been-fury-on-makhmudov-fight</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/im-as-sharp-as-ive-ever-been-fury-on-makhmudov-fight</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tyson Fury says he is &quot;as sharp as I&#039;ve ever been&quot; ahead of his fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and is keen to take on fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua, after Saturday&#039;s bout. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Im, sharp, Ive, ever, been, Fury, Makhmudov, fight</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tyson Fury says he is "as sharp as I've ever been" ahead of his fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and is keen to take on fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua, after Saturday's bout.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Wilson delighted with Fulham&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;amazing&amp;apos; progress</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wilson-delighted-with-fulhams-amazing-progress</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wilson-delighted-with-fulhams-amazing-progress</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fulham forward Harry Wilson talks about his impressive individual performances, his relationship with manager Marco Silva, and Fulham&#039;s progress. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:02 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Wilson, delighted, with, Fulhams, amazing, progress</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Fulham forward Harry Wilson talks about his impressive individual performances, his relationship with manager Marco Silva, and Fulham's progress.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>What do you think is the most beautiful F1 car of all time?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/what-do-you-think-is-the-most-beautiful-f1-car-of-all-time</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/what-do-you-think-is-the-most-beautiful-f1-car-of-all-time</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Choose what you think is the best-looking F1 car in history from our shortlist of 13, spanning the 1950s to 2025. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>What, you, think, the, most, beautiful, car, all, time</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Choose what you think is the best-looking F1 car in history from our shortlist of 13, spanning the 1950s to 2025.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Debuts for Singleton and Aiono in Wales Six Nations opener</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/debuts-for-singleton-and-aiono-in-wales-six-nations-opener</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/debuts-for-singleton-and-aiono-in-wales-six-nations-opener</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sean Lynn hands Test debuts to Seren Singleton and Jorja Aiono for Wales&#039; first game of the Women&#039;s Six Nations against Scotland. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Debuts, for, Singleton, and, Aiono, Wales, Six, Nations, opener</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sean Lynn hands Test debuts to Seren Singleton and Jorja Aiono for Wales' first game of the Women's Six Nations against Scotland.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Maguire on his major lows and belief he is still one of world&amp;apos;s best</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/maguire-on-his-major-lows-and-belief-he-is-still-one-of-worlds-best</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/maguire-on-his-major-lows-and-belief-he-is-still-one-of-worlds-best</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manchester United defender Harry Maguire on how his mum defended him in his lowest moments, his return to form, new contract and bright future ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Maguire, his, major, lows, and, belief, still, one, worlds, best</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United defender Harry Maguire on how his mum defended him in his lowest moments, his return to form, new contract and bright future]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Coubrough to make Scotland debut against Wales</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/coubrough-to-make-scotland-debut-against-wales</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/coubrough-to-make-scotland-debut-against-wales</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Glasgow Warriors back row Emily Coubrough will make her Scotland debut in Saturday&#039;s Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:57 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Coubrough, make, Scotland, debut, against, Wales</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Glasgow Warriors back row Emily Coubrough will make her Scotland debut in Saturday's Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;I needed that time away&amp;apos; &#45; Fury on comeback</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/i-needed-that-time-away-fury-on-comeback</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/i-needed-that-time-away-fury-on-comeback</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tyson Fury says he was &#039;sick of boxing&#039; and &#039;needed time away&#039; to realise he could come out of retirement. ]]></description>
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<title>Sustainability v safety &#45; Paris Marathon&amp;apos;s water dilemma</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sustainability-v-safety-paris-marathons-water-dilemma</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sustainability-v-safety-paris-marathons-water-dilemma</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BBC Sport speaks to two runners with opposing views on the fact there will be no single-use cups or bottles at this weekend&#039;s Paris Marathon. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Sustainability, safety, Paris, Marathons, water, dilemma</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[BBC Sport speaks to two runners with opposing views on the fact there will be no single-use cups or bottles at this weekend's Paris Marathon.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Seven games to go &#45; how will De Zerbi try to save Spurs?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/seven-games-to-go-how-will-de-zerbi-try-to-save-spurs</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/seven-games-to-go-how-will-de-zerbi-try-to-save-spurs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Clubs at risk of relegation tend to hire pragmatic coaches - but Spurs have not done that by appointing Roberto de Zerbi. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Clubs at risk of relegation tend to hire pragmatic coaches - but Spurs have not done that by appointing Roberto de Zerbi.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>The &amp;apos;unique style&amp;apos; De Zerbi hopes will save Spurs</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/the-unique-style-de-zerbi-hopes-will-save-spurs</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/the-unique-style-de-zerbi-hopes-will-save-spurs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BBC Sport&#039;s tactics correspondent Umir Irfan breaks down what Roberto de Zerbi will try to implement at Tottenham. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[BBC Sport's tactics correspondent Umir Irfan breaks down what Roberto de Zerbi will try to implement at Tottenham.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Arsenal&amp;apos;s big summer &#45; Arteta contract, £100m for Nwaneri and Lewis&#45;Skelly</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/arsenals-big-summer-arteta-contract-100m-for-nwaneri-and-lewis-skelly</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/arsenals-big-summer-arteta-contract-100m-for-nwaneri-and-lewis-skelly</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Whatever happens this season, Arsenal are facing some big decisions in the summer over Mikel Arteta&#039;s contract and their transfer moves. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Whatever happens this season, Arsenal are facing some big decisions in the summer over Mikel Arteta's contract and their transfer moves.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sutton&amp;apos;s predictions v boxing promoter &amp;amp; Arsenal fan Frank Warren</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/suttons-predictions-v-boxing-promoter-arsenal-fan-frank-warren</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/suttons-predictions-v-boxing-promoter-arsenal-fan-frank-warren</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chris Sutton takes on boxing promoter Frank Warren plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend&#039;s Premier League fixtures. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Suttons, predictions, boxing, promoter, Arsenal, fan, Frank, Warren</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Chris Sutton takes on boxing promoter Frank Warren plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Rowland starts as much&#45;changed England face Ireland</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/rowland-starts-as-much-changed-england-face-ireland</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/rowland-starts-as-much-changed-england-face-ireland</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ England utility back Helena Rowland will start at inside centre in a much-changed team for their Women&#039;s Six Nations opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[England utility back Helena Rowland will start at inside centre in a much-changed team for their Women's Six Nations opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Grand National pinstickers&amp;apos; guide to runners</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/grand-national-pinstickers-guide-to-runners</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/grand-national-pinstickers-guide-to-runners</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday&#039;s big race at Aintree. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Lowry holes out for an eagle on the 13th at Augusta</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/lowry-holes-out-for-an-eagle-on-the-13th-at-augusta</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/lowry-holes-out-for-an-eagle-on-the-13th-at-augusta</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ireland&#039;s Shane Lowry holes-out from 99 yards at the par-five 13th for an eagle on day one of the The Masters at Augusta National. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ireland's Shane Lowry holes-out from 99 yards at the par-five 13th for an eagle on day one of the The Masters at Augusta National.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Women&amp;apos;s Six Nations guide: Fixtures and BBC coverage</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/womens-six-nations-guide-fixtures-and-bbc-coverage</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/womens-six-nations-guide-fixtures-and-bbc-coverage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fixtures, kick-off times and how to watch on the BBC as England bid to retain the 2026 Women&#039;s Six Nations title. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Womens, Six, Nations, guide:, Fixtures, and, BBC, coverage</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Fixtures, kick-off times and how to watch on the BBC as England bid to retain the 2026 Women's Six Nations title.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Scheffler shows intent with eagle at second</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/scheffler-shows-intent-with-eagle-at-second</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/scheffler-shows-intent-with-eagle-at-second</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ World number one Scottie Scheffler rolls in his first eagle with an 18-foot putt at the par-five second at Augusta. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[World number one Scottie Scheffler rolls in his first eagle with an 18-foot putt at the par-five second at Augusta.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Watson&amp;apos;s call for lifetime bans shows PGA Tour&#45;LIV scars still run deep</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/watsons-call-for-lifetime-bans-shows-pga-tour-liv-scars-still-run-deep</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/watsons-call-for-lifetime-bans-shows-pga-tour-liv-scars-still-run-deep</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Golf icon Tom Watson says LIV defectors like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed should not have been allowed back on the PGA Tour and banned for life. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Golf icon Tom Watson says LIV defectors like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed should not have been allowed back on the PGA Tour and banned for life.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>McIlroy hits three birdies in a row to move into joint lead</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-hits-three-birdies-in-a-row-to-move-into-joint-lead</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/mcilroy-hits-three-birdies-in-a-row-to-move-into-joint-lead</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rory McIlroy hits three birdies in a row to move into the joint lead on day one of The Masters at Augusta. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy hits three birdies in a row to move into the joint lead on day one of The Masters at Augusta.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fury takes aim at heavyweight rivals</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/fury-takes-aim-at-heavyweight-rivals</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/fury-takes-aim-at-heavyweight-rivals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tyson Fury on his next return to the ring and the rivals &#039;lining up&#039; to fight him.
The Briton will face the Russian at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday in his first fight for 15 months. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tyson Fury on his next return to the ring and the rivals 'lining up' to fight him.
The Briton will face the Russian at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday in his first fight for 15 months.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fitzpatrick features in day one Masters best shots</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/fitzpatrick-features-in-day-one-masters-best-shots</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/fitzpatrick-features-in-day-one-masters-best-shots</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Matt Fitzpatrick, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth feature in best shots of day one at the Masters in Augusta. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Matt Fitzpatrick, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth feature in best shots of day one at the Masters in Augusta.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Defending champion McIlroy pleased to feel &amp;apos;hand shaking&amp;apos; on Masters return</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/defending-champion-mcilroy-pleased-to-feel-hand-shaking-on-masters-return</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/defending-champion-mcilroy-pleased-to-feel-hand-shaking-on-masters-return</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ First-round joint leader Rory McIlroy says feeling no nerves on the first tee of his Masters defence would not have been a good sign. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[First-round joint leader Rory McIlroy says feeling no nerves on the first tee of his Masters defence would not have been a good sign.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Littler v Rooney in nine&#45;dart challenge</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/littler-v-rooney-in-nine-dart-challenge</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/littler-v-rooney-in-nine-dart-challenge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Darts world number one Luke Littler takes on Wayne Rooney in a nine-dart challenge. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Littler, Rooney, nine-dart, challenge</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Darts world number one Luke Littler takes on Wayne Rooney in a nine-dart challenge.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;You need arrogance&amp;apos; &#45; Rooney and Littler on being number one</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/you-need-arrogance-rooney-and-littler-on-being-number-one</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/you-need-arrogance-rooney-and-littler-on-being-number-one</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Wayne Rooney and Luke Littler both know what it is like to be thrust into the limelight at a young age. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney and Luke Littler both know what it is like to be thrust into the limelight at a young age.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>FPL talking point: Is it time to use wildcard?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/fpl-talking-point-is-it-time-to-use-wildcard</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/fpl-talking-point-is-it-time-to-use-wildcard</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Premier League returns this weekend and with two double gameweeks on the horizon, the big question: Do you play the wildcard now or hold off until gameweek 33? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Premier League returns this weekend and with two double gameweeks on the horizon, the big question: Do you play the wildcard now or hold off until gameweek 33?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Can these stats help you pick Grand National winner?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/can-these-stats-help-you-pick-grand-national-winner</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/can-these-stats-help-you-pick-grand-national-winner</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ How might data help you pick the winner from the 34 horses racing in Saturday&#039;s Grand National? BBC Sport delves into the facts and figures in search of an answer. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Can, these, stats, help, you, pick, Grand, National, winner</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[How might data help you pick the winner from the 34 horses racing in Saturday's Grand National? BBC Sport delves into the facts and figures in search of an answer.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Bronny James sets up father LeBron for moment of NBA history</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/bronny-james-sets-up-father-lebron-for-moment-of-nba-history</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/bronny-james-sets-up-father-lebron-for-moment-of-nba-history</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bronny James passes to parent LeBron for the first son-to-father assist in NBA history as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Bronny, James, sets, father, LeBron, for, moment, NBA, history</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Bronny James passes to parent LeBron for the first son-to-father assist in NBA history as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>EFL preview: Open&#45;top buses booked as finish line comes into view</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/efl-preview-open-top-buses-booked-as-finish-line-comes-into-view</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/efl-preview-open-top-buses-booked-as-finish-line-comes-into-view</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Promotions within grasp, relegation six-pointers - here are five things to look out for in the English Football League this weekend. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:30 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Promotions within grasp, relegation six-pointers - here are five things to look out for in the English Football League this weekend.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Six big questions for Fury&amp;apos;s fifth return from retirement</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/six-big-questions-for-furys-fifth-return-from-retirement</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/six-big-questions-for-furys-fifth-return-from-retirement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Key voices from boxing weigh in on the big questions surrounding heavyweight Tyson Fury&#039;s latest comeback. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:29 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Six, big, questions, for, Furys, fifth, return, from, retirement</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Key voices from boxing weigh in on the big questions surrounding heavyweight Tyson Fury's latest comeback.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>How Lens embraced underdog status to become PSG&amp;apos;s title rivals</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/how-lens-embraced-underdog-status-to-become-psgs-title-rivals</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/how-lens-embraced-underdog-status-to-become-psgs-title-rivals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Lens have pushed PSG closer than anyone in Ligue 1 this season and, with the sides still to meet again, still hold an outside shot at the title. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:28 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, Lens, embraced, underdog, status, become, PSGs, title, rivals</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lens have pushed PSG closer than anyone in Ligue 1 this season and, with the sides still to meet again, still hold an outside shot at the title.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>MacIntyre could face action after angry Masters gesture</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/macintyre-could-face-action-after-angry-masters-gesture</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/macintyre-could-face-action-after-angry-masters-gesture</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Scotland&#039;s Robert MacIntyre could face disciplinary action at the Masters after an angry gesture at the 15th green during a quadruple bogey. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Scotland's Robert MacIntyre could face disciplinary action at the Masters after an angry gesture at the 15th green during a quadruple bogey.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Slot sure Liverpool owners and fans still back him</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/slot-sure-liverpool-owners-and-fans-still-back-him</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/slot-sure-liverpool-owners-and-fans-still-back-him</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists he feels &quot;complete support&quot; from the club&#039;s hierarchy and fans despite a run of poor on-field performances and growing discontent about his future as manager ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists he feels "complete support" from the club's hierarchy and fans despite a run of poor on-field performances and growing discontent about his future as manager]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>All your FPL stats and Premier League team news in one place</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/all-your-fpl-stats-and-premier-league-team-news-in-one-place</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics - all in one place. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>All, your, FPL, stats, and, Premier, League, team, news, one, place</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Every key bit of Premier League team news and the most important Fantasy Premier League statistics - all in one place.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Howe wants support to express himself at Newcastle</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/howe-wants-support-to-express-himself-at-newcastle</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/howe-wants-support-to-express-himself-at-newcastle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Head coach Eddie Howe says he is &quot;100% committed&quot; to Newcastle United, but it is &quot;very difficult&quot; to look too far beyond the end of the season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:24 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Howe, wants, support, express, himself, Newcastle</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Head coach Eddie Howe says he is "100% committed" to Newcastle United, but it is "very difficult" to look too far beyond the end of the season.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Rodriguez targets UFC return after eight months in prison</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/rodriguez-targets-ufc-return-after-eight-months-in-prison</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/rodriguez-targets-ufc-return-after-eight-months-in-prison</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Daniel Rodriguez says he will show the &quot;monster that prison created&quot; as he reveals he has spent eight months in a Mexican jail. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:22 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rodriguez, targets, UFC, return, after, eight, months, prison</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Daniel Rodriguez says he will show the "monster that prison created" as he reveals he has spent eight months in a Mexican jail.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Removal of pre&#45;season safety blanket never fails to humble&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/removal-of-pre-season-safety-blanket-never-fails-to-humble</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/removal-of-pre-season-safety-blanket-never-fails-to-humble</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Blaze seamer Grace Ballinger is excited for the upcoming season with the &quot;pre-season safety blanket&quot; being removed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:21 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Removal, pre-season, safety, blanket, never, fails, humble</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Blaze seamer Grace Ballinger is excited for the upcoming season with the "pre-season safety blanket" being removed.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Saracens&amp;apos; Daly and Onyeama&#45;Christie out for season with arm fractures</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/saracens-daly-and-onyeama-christie-out-for-season-with-arm-fractures</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/saracens-daly-and-onyeama-christie-out-for-season-with-arm-fractures</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Saracens lose Elliot Daly, Andy Onyeama-Christie and Juan Martin Gonzalez to injury for the rest of the season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Saracens, Daly, and, Onyeama-Christie, out, for, season, with, arm, fractures</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Saracens lose Elliot Daly, Andy Onyeama-Christie and Juan Martin Gonzalez to injury for the rest of the season.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Is Fernandes&amp;apos; own goal the worst of all time?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/is-fernandes-own-goal-the-worst-of-all-time</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/is-fernandes-own-goal-the-worst-of-all-time</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Porto&#039;s Martim Fernandes scored a bizarre own goal for Porto against Nottingham Forest on Thursday, but how does it compare to the worst of all-time? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Fernandes, own, goal, the, worst, all, time</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Porto's Martim Fernandes scored a bizarre own goal for Porto against Nottingham Forest on Thursday, but how does it compare to the worst of all-time?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Premier League must protect teams in Europe &#45; Pereira</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/premier-league-must-protect-teams-in-europe-pereira</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/premier-league-must-protect-teams-in-europe-pereira</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has urged the Premier League to protect teams playing in Europe by easing their schedules. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:16 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Premier, League, must, protect, teams, Europe, Pereira</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has urged the Premier League to protect teams playing in Europe by easing their schedules.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Not your average 17&#45;year&#45;old&amp;apos; &#45; Stojsavljevic&amp;apos;s dream BJK Cup debut</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/not-your-average-17-year-old-stojsavljevics-dream-bjk-cup-debut</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/not-your-average-17-year-old-stojsavljevics-dream-bjk-cup-debut</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic stuns Talia Gibson, ranked more than 200 places above her, in straight sets as Great Britain take a 2-0 lead over Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:16 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Not, your, average, 17-year-old, Stojsavljevics, dream, BJK, Cup, debut</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic stuns Talia Gibson, ranked more than 200 places above her, in straight sets as Great Britain take a 2-0 lead over Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Guardiola would &amp;apos;love&amp;apos; Silva to stay at Man City</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/guardiola-would-love-silva-to-stay-at-man-city</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/guardiola-would-love-silva-to-stay-at-man-city</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pep Guardiola says he would &quot;love&quot; captain Bernardo Silva to &quot;finish his career&quot; at Manchester City but it is up to the player to make the decision on whether he stays or leaves this summer. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:14 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Guardiola, would, love, Silva, stay, Man, City</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola says he would "love" captain Bernardo Silva to "finish his career" at Manchester City but it is up to the player to make the decision on whether he stays or leaves this summer.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Liverpool to sign Germany forward Endemann in July</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/liverpool-to-sign-germany-forward-endemann-in-july</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/liverpool-to-sign-germany-forward-endemann-in-july</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign Germany international Vivien Endemann upon the expiry of her contract at Wolfsburg. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:13 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Liverpool, sign, Germany, forward, Endemann, July</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign Germany international Vivien Endemann upon the expiry of her contract at Wolfsburg.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Gold Dancer put down after winning at Aintree</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/gold-dancer-put-down-after-winning-at-aintree</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/gold-dancer-put-down-after-winning-at-aintree</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gold Dancer is put down after he suffers a broken back when winning the Mildmay Novices&#039; Chase on day two of the Grand National Meeting. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Gold, Dancer, put, down, after, winning, Aintree</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Gold Dancer is put down after he suffers a broken back when winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase on day two of the Grand National Meeting.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fernandez sorry but will miss Man City &#45; Rosenior</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/fernandez-sorry-but-will-miss-man-city-rosenior</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/fernandez-sorry-but-will-miss-man-city-rosenior</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is still unavailable for the upcoming home match against Manchester City despite a recent apology, head coach Liam Rosenior says. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:11 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fernandez, sorry, but, will, miss, Man, City, Rosenior</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is still unavailable for the upcoming home match against Manchester City despite a recent apology, head coach Liam Rosenior says.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>I&amp;apos;m not better than Frank or Tudor &#45; Spurs boss De Zerbi</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/im-not-better-than-frank-or-tudor-spurs-boss-de-zerbi</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/im-not-better-than-frank-or-tudor-spurs-boss-de-zerbi</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi says he is &quot;not better&quot; than predecessors Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor as he prepares to take charge of his first game at the Premier League strugglers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:09 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi says he is "not better" than predecessors Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor as he prepares to take charge of his first game at the Premier League strugglers.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Consultant leads review into Old Firm cup disorder</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/consultant-leads-review-into-old-firm-cup-disorder</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/consultant-leads-review-into-old-firm-cup-disorder</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sports event consultant Mark Blackbourne will lead the Scottish FA&#039;s investigation into the disorder that followed the Scottish Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic in March. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:08 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Consultant, leads, review, into, Old, Firm, cup, disorder</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sports event consultant Mark Blackbourne will lead the Scottish FA's investigation into the disorder that followed the Scottish Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic in March.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>New faces but old rivalries as Wales host Scotland</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/new-faces-but-old-rivalries-as-wales-host-scotland</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/new-faces-but-old-rivalries-as-wales-host-scotland</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Celtic rivalries are renewed once more as Wales host Scotland in their Women&#039;s Six Nations opener at Cardiff&#039;s Principality Stadium. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:06 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, faces, but, old, rivalries, Wales, host, Scotland</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Celtic rivalries are renewed once more as Wales host Scotland in their Women's Six Nations opener at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Panic Attack out to end 75&#45;year wait for Grand National win by a mare</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/panic-attack-out-to-end-75-year-wait-for-grand-national-win-by-a-mare</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/panic-attack-out-to-end-75-year-wait-for-grand-national-win-by-a-mare</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Panic Attack has &quot;all the qualities&quot; needed to be the first mare to win Saturday&#039;s Grand National in 75 years, says trainer Dan Skelton. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:06 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Panic, Attack, out, end, 75-year, wait, for, Grand, National, win, mare</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Panic Attack has "all the qualities" needed to be the first mare to win Saturday's Grand National in 75 years, says trainer Dan Skelton.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Green Brigade return may boost title bid &#45; O&amp;apos;Neill</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/green-brigade-return-may-boost-title-bid-oneill</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/green-brigade-return-may-boost-title-bid-oneill</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Martin O&#039;Neill thinks the return of the Green Brigade ultras group following the lifting of their suspension will be &quot;a boost&quot; to Celtic&#039;s title challenge. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:05 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Green, Brigade, return, may, boost, title, bid, ONeill</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Martin O'Neill thinks the return of the Green Brigade ultras group following the lifting of their suspension will be "a boost" to Celtic's title challenge.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sinner sets up Zverev semi&#45;final at Monte Carlo</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sinner-sets-up-zverev-semi-final-at-monte-carlo</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/sinner-sets-up-zverev-semi-final-at-monte-carlo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jannik Sinner cruises past Felix Auger-Aliassime to set up a semi-final with Alexander Zverev in the Monte Carlo Masters. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:04 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sinner, sets, Zverev, semi-final, Monte, Carlo</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner cruises past Felix Auger-Aliassime to set up a semi-final with Alexander Zverev in the Monte Carlo Masters.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Will this be the biggest Women&amp;apos;s Six Nations so far?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/will-this-be-the-biggest-womens-six-nations-so-far</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/will-this-be-the-biggest-womens-six-nations-so-far</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rugby union was the second most-watched women&#039;s sport in 2025 after England&#039;s home Rugby World Cup win, so with momentum at an all-time high, will this year&#039;s Six Nations be the biggest yet? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:02 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Will, this, the, biggest, Womens, Six, Nations, far</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rugby union was the second most-watched women's sport in 2025 after England's home Rugby World Cup win, so with momentum at an all-time high, will this year's Six Nations be the biggest yet?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>UFC 327 expert picks: How can Procházka reclaim the light heavyweight title?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/ufc-327-expert-picks-how-can-prochazka-reclaim-the-light-heavyweight-title</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/ufc-327-expert-picks-how-can-prochazka-reclaim-the-light-heavyweight-title</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Can Carlos Ulberg upset Jiří Procházka? Three MMA experts pick Saturday&#039;s UFC light heavyweight title fight. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:42 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>UFC, 327, expert, picks:, How, can, Procházka, reclaim, the, light, heavyweight, title</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Can Carlos Ulberg upset Jiří Procházka? Three MMA experts pick Saturday's UFC light heavyweight title fight.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Why the UFL plans to expand in 2028 and believes Oklahoma City is a great fit</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/why-the-ufl-plans-to-expand-in-2028-and-believes-oklahoma-city-is-a-great-fit</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/why-the-ufl-plans-to-expand-in-2028-and-believes-oklahoma-city-is-a-great-fit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ UFL co-owner Mike Repole promised expansion; the other city to join with OKC for 2028 is still to be determined. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:41 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, the, UFL, plans, expand, 2028, and, believes, Oklahoma, City, great, fit</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[UFL co-owner Mike Repole promised expansion; the other city to join with OKC for 2028 is still to be determined.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>From Cyndi Lauper to &amp;apos;The Man&amp;apos;: The evolution of women&amp;apos;s wrestling at WrestleMania</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/from-cyndi-lauper-to-the-man-the-evolution-of-womens-wrestling-at-wrestlemania</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/from-cyndi-lauper-to-the-man-the-evolution-of-womens-wrestling-at-wrestlemania</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dive into how women&#039;s professional wrestling has evolved on WWE&#039;s biggest stage over the past 40 years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:40 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, Cyndi, Lauper, The, Man:, The, evolution, womens, wrestling, WrestleMania</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dive into how women's professional wrestling has evolved on WWE's biggest stage over the past 40 years.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>The NBA&amp;apos;s most valuable players in 15 categories, from floaters to defense</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/the-nbas-most-valuable-players-in-15-categories-from-floaters-to-defense</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/the-nbas-most-valuable-players-in-15-categories-from-floaters-to-defense</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From best fadeaway to the MVP, Dean Oliver uses ESPN Analytics&#039; Net Points metric to wrap up the season by handing out awards. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:39 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, NBAs, most, valuable, players, categories, from, floaters, defense</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[From best fadeaway to the MVP, Dean Oliver uses ESPN Analytics' Net Points metric to wrap up the season by handing out awards.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Roman Reigns&amp;apos; Top 10 WrestleMania main events: Which match finished No. 1?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/roman-reigns-top-10-wrestlemania-main-events-which-match-finished-no-1</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/roman-reigns-top-10-wrestlemania-main-events-which-match-finished-no-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Before Reigns challenges CM Punk at WrestleMania 42, we look back at his prior main event matches. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:39 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Roman, Reigns, Top, WrestleMania, main, events:, Which, match, finished, No.</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Before Reigns challenges CM Punk at WrestleMania 42, we look back at his prior main event matches.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Max Verstappen&amp;apos;s inner circle is unravelling &#45;&#45; and so are Red Bull&amp;apos;s hopes of keeping him</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/max-verstappens-inner-circle-is-unravelling-and-so-are-red-bulls-hopes-of-keeping-him</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/max-verstappens-inner-circle-is-unravelling-and-so-are-red-bulls-hopes-of-keeping-him</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The departure of Max Verstappen&#039;s longtime race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will add fuel to the inferno that is building over the four-time world champion&#039;s immediate F1 future, writes ESPN&#039;s Nate Saunders. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:38 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Max, Verstappens, inner, circle, unravelling, and, are, Red, Bulls, hopes, keeping, him</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The departure of Max Verstappen's longtime race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will add fuel to the inferno that is building over the four-time world champion's immediate F1 future, writes ESPN's Nate Saunders.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>MLB Power Rankings: Brewers, Pirates rise as Red Sox fall in Week 2</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/mlb-power-rankings-brewers-pirates-rise-as-red-sox-fall-in-week-2</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/mlb-power-rankings-brewers-pirates-rise-as-red-sox-fall-in-week-2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Teams with championship hopes fall down our list while unexpected contenders have made surprise starts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:37 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MLB, Power, Rankings:, Brewers, Pirates, rise, Red, Sox, fall, Week</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Teams with championship hopes fall down our list while unexpected contenders have made surprise starts.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>From Ivy League catcher to Yankees&amp;apos; cleanup hitter: The under&#45;the&#45;radar rise of Ben Rice</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/from-ivy-league-catcher-to-yankees-cleanup-hitter-the-under-the-radar-rise-of-ben-rice</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/from-ivy-league-catcher-to-yankees-cleanup-hitter-the-under-the-radar-rise-of-ben-rice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Surrounded by All-Stars, a 27-year-old in just his second full season is making his mark in the Bronx. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:36 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, Ivy, League, catcher, Yankees, cleanup, hitter:, The, under-the-radar, rise, Ben, Rice</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Surrounded by All-Stars, a 27-year-old in just his second full season is making his mark in the Bronx.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal look to raise £100m from double exit</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/transfer-rumors-news-arsenal-look-to-raise-100m-from-double-exit</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/transfer-rumors-news-arsenal-look-to-raise-100m-from-double-exit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri are among five players who could be allowed to leave Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:35 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Transfer, rumors, news:, Arsenal, look, raise, £100m, from, double, exit</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri are among five players who could be allowed to leave Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Amid his 20th 30&#45;goal campaign, Alex Ovechkin&amp;apos;s future is unclear</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/amid-his-20th-30-goal-campaign-alex-ovechkins-future-is-unclear</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/amid-his-20th-30-goal-campaign-alex-ovechkins-future-is-unclear</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Great 8&#039;s contract is up after this season, but he sure isn&#039;t playing as someone on the edge of retirement. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:35 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Amid, his, 20th, 30-goal, campaign, Alex, Ovechkins, future, unclear</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Great 8's contract is up after this season, but he sure isn't playing as someone on the edge of retirement.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>WNBA free agency predictions, biggest questions and more</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wnba-free-agency-predictions-biggest-questions-and-more</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wnba-free-agency-predictions-biggest-questions-and-more</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Who are the biggest names who might be on the move, and how will the condensed offseason impact free agency? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:34 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>WNBA, free, agency, predictions, biggest, questions, and, more</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Who are the biggest names who might be on the move, and how will the condensed offseason impact free agency?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>UCLA and its six seniors are eyeing a WNBA draft takeover</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/ucla-and-its-six-seniors-are-eyeing-a-wnba-draft-takeover</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/ucla-and-its-six-seniors-are-eyeing-a-wnba-draft-takeover</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Can UCLA make history and have all six seniors -- who scored all of the team&#039;s points at the Final Four -- drafted in the WNBA? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:33 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>UCLA, and, its, six, seniors, are, eyeing, WNBA, draft, takeover</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Can UCLA make history and have all six seniors -- who scored all of the team's points at the Final Four -- drafted in the WNBA?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>WNBA draft preview: The case for every potential No. 1 pick</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/wnba-draft-preview-the-case-for-every-potential-no-1-pick</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/wnba-draft-preview-the-case-for-every-potential-no-1-pick</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Will Lauren Betts, Awa Fam, Azzi Fudd or Olivia Miles go No. 1, and which transfers boosted their draft stock? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:32 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>WNBA, draft, preview:, The, case, for, every, potential, No., pick</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Will Lauren Betts, Awa Fam, Azzi Fudd or Olivia Miles go No. 1, and which transfers boosted their draft stock?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Best shots, moments and more from the second round</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/best-shots-moments-and-more-from-the-second-round</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/best-shots-moments-and-more-from-the-second-round</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The first golf major of the year continues Friday as the Masters enters its second round. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:31 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Best, shots, moments, and, more, from, the, second, round</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The first golf major of the year continues Friday as the Masters enters its second round.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NHL playoff watch: Where the races stand on zero&#45;game Friday</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nhl-playoff-watch-where-the-races-stand-on-zero-game-friday</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/nhl-playoff-watch-where-the-races-stand-on-zero-game-friday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The NHL calendar takes a break, so here&#039;s an update on all the races between two stacked days on the schedule. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:30 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NHL, playoff, watch:, Where, the, races, stand, zero-game, Friday</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The NHL calendar takes a break, so here's an update on all the races between two stacked days on the schedule.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Free agency turns 50: Ranking the best &#45;&#45; and worst &#45;&#45; signings in MLB history</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/free-agency-turns-50-ranking-the-best-and-worst-signings-in-mlb-history</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/free-agency-turns-50-ranking-the-best-and-worst-signings-in-mlb-history</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:30 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Free, agency, turns, 50:, Ranking, the, best, and, worst, signings, MLB, history</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1&#45;32 poll, each team&amp;apos;s key free agent this summer</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nhl-power-rankings-updated-1-32-poll-each-teams-key-free-agent-this-summer</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/nhl-power-rankings-updated-1-32-poll-each-teams-key-free-agent-this-summer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Here&#039;s how the teams stack up with less than a week to go in 2025-26 -- plus a look ahead to the offseason signing period. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:28 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NHL, Power, Rankings:, Updated, 1-32, poll, each, teams, key, free, agent, this, summer</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Here's how the teams stack up with less than a week to go in 2025-26 -- plus a look ahead to the offseason signing period.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Awards: Most valuable picks, players and standouts from the 2025&#45;26 season</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/awards-most-valuable-picks-players-and-standouts-from-the-2025-26-season</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/awards-most-valuable-picks-players-and-standouts-from-the-2025-26-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Look back at the breakout players, best draft picks and smartest pickups of the 2026 fantasy hockey season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:27 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Awards:, Most, valuable, picks, players, and, standouts, from, the, 2025-26, season</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Look back at the breakout players, best draft picks and smartest pickups of the 2026 fantasy hockey season.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Women&amp;apos;s transfer rankings for 2026&#45;27 season</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/womens-transfer-rankings-for-2026-27-season</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/womens-transfer-rankings-for-2026-27-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ null ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:26 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Womens, transfer, rankings, for, 2026-27, season</media:keywords>
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<title>NBA playoff watch: Only two games left for all 30 teams</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nba-playoff-watch-only-two-games-left-for-all-30-teams</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/nba-playoff-watch-only-two-games-left-for-all-30-teams</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ All 30 teams play Friday, with plenty left to be decided. Plus, updated playoff projections. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:26 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NBA, playoff, watch:, Only, two, games, left, for, all, teams</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[All 30 teams play Friday, with plenty left to be decided. Plus, updated playoff projections.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Ranking the top 50 men&amp;apos;s basketball players to enter transfer portal</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/ranking-the-top-50-mens-basketball-players-to-enter-transfer-portal</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/ranking-the-top-50-mens-basketball-players-to-enter-transfer-portal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With more players entering the portal, we&#039;ve expanded our list of the best available talent. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:25 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ranking, the, top, mens, basketball, players, enter, transfer, portal</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[With more players entering the portal, we've expanded our list of the best available talent.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Everything we&amp;apos;re hearing this week on the NFL draft: Jets&amp;apos; No. 2 pick plans, bold predictions</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/everything-were-hearing-this-week-on-the-nfl-draft-jets-no-2-pick-plans-bold-predictions</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/everything-were-hearing-this-week-on-the-nfl-draft-jets-no-2-pick-plans-bold-predictions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Where are the Jets leaning on the No. 2 pick? Could Jacob Rodriguez sneak into Round 1? Our NFL draft experts weigh in with their newest intel. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:24 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Everything, were, hearing, this, week, the, NFL, draft:, Jets, No., pick, plans, bold, predictions</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Where are the Jets leaning on the No. 2 pick? Could Jacob Rodriguez sneak into Round 1? Our NFL draft experts weigh in with their newest intel.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>2026 rankings: Profiles for more than 30 tight ends</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/2026-rankings-profiles-for-more-than-30-tight-ends</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/2026-rankings-profiles-for-more-than-30-tight-ends</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mike Clay provides breakdowns of the top tight ends in fantasy football for the 2026 season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:23 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>2026, rankings:, Profiles, for, more, than, tight, ends</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mike Clay provides breakdowns of the top tight ends in fantasy football for the 2026 season.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Comparing the best 2026 recruits to previous classes</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/comparing-the-best-2026-recruits-to-previous-classes</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/comparing-the-best-2026-recruits-to-previous-classes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ How good are next year&#039;s freshmen? We pit them against the best of 2024 (Sarah Strong) and 2025 (Jazzy Davidson). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:22 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Comparing, the, best, 2026, recruits, previous, classes</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[How good are next year's freshmen? We pit them against the best of 2024 (Sarah Strong) and 2025 (Jazzy Davidson).]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NBA playoff intel: Early buzz on the Lakers, Celtics, Cavs, Pistons Spurs and Warriors</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nba-playoff-intel-early-buzz-on-the-lakers-celtics-cavs-pistons-spurs-and-warriors</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/nba-playoff-intel-early-buzz-on-the-lakers-celtics-cavs-pistons-spurs-and-warriors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Are the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs&#039; 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six storylines that could define the postseason. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:21 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NBA, playoff, intel:, Early, buzz, the, Lakers, Celtics, Cavs, Pistons, Spurs, and, Warriors</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Are the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs' 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six storylines that could define the postseason.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Baldwin best catcher? Alcantara is back? Cam Smith a top&#45;50 bat? Don&amp;apos;t be surprised</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/baldwin-best-catcher-alcantara-is-back-cam-smith-a-top-50-bat-dont-be-surprised</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/baldwin-best-catcher-alcantara-is-back-cam-smith-a-top-50-bat-dont-be-surprised</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:20 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Baldwin, best, catcher, Alcantara, back, Cam, Smith, top-50, bat, Dont, surprised</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Meet the newest source for steals in Chicago</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/meet-the-newest-source-for-steals-in-chicago</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/meet-the-newest-source-for-steals-in-chicago</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:20 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meet, the, newest, source, for, steals, Chicago</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NBA teams all want to play faster &#45;&#45; but it might be making them worse</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nba-teams-all-want-to-play-faster-but-it-might-be-making-them-worse</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/nba-teams-all-want-to-play-faster-but-it-might-be-making-them-worse</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Exploring how pace has become a counterintuitive phenomenon impacting the league&#039;s teams. ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://news-span.org/uploads/images/202604/image_870x580_69d9309f6e012.jpg" length="98443" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:19 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NBA, teams, all, want, play, faster, but, might, making, them, worse</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Exploring how pace has become a counterintuitive phenomenon impacting the league's teams.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>2026 NBA draft top 100: Where top prospects land on the big board after March</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/2026-nba-draft-top-100-where-top-prospects-land-on-the-big-board-after-march</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/2026-nba-draft-top-100-where-top-prospects-land-on-the-big-board-after-march</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Here is the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class after an exciting college season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:18 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>2026, NBA, draft, top, 100:, Where, top, prospects, land, the, big, board, after, March</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Here is the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class after an exciting college season.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Bayern are special and a force to be reckoned with</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/bayern-are-special-and-a-force-to-be-reckoned-with</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/bayern-are-special-and-a-force-to-be-reckoned-with</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There may be no team better prepared to win the Champions League than the Bundesliga leaders. ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://news-span.org/uploads/images/202604/image_870x580_69d9309d96f5c.jpg" length="82000" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:17 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>newsroom</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[There may be no team better prepared to win the Champions League than the Bundesliga leaders.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Is failing to qualify for the Champions League actually better for Premier League teams?</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/is-failing-to-qualify-for-the-champions-league-actually-better-for-premier-league-teams</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club soccer, but maybe for Premier League teams, it&#039;s just an extra headache? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club soccer, but maybe for Premier League teams, it's just an extra headache?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Spring game previews: Alabama, Florida among ones to note Saturday</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/spring-game-previews-alabama-florida-among-ones-to-note-saturday</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nine Power 4 schools have spring games this weekend. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Spring, game, previews:, Alabama, Florida, among, ones, note, Saturday</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nine Power 4 schools have spring games this weekend.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>What the DOJ&amp;apos;s NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/what-the-dojs-nfl-investigation-could-mean-for-networks-fans</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/what-the-dojs-nfl-investigation-could-mean-for-networks-fans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ What could the federal government&#039;s investigation of the NFL mean for fans and television networks? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>What, the, DOJs, NFL, investigation, could, mean, for, networks, fans</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[What could the federal government's investigation of the NFL mean for fans and television networks?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Senator contacts leagues over &amp;apos;gambling&amp;apos;s ugly takeover&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/senator-contacts-leagues-over-gamblings-ugly-takeover</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As prediction markets expand partnerships with major sports leagues, a U.S. senator raised concerns. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Senator, contacts, leagues, over, gamblings, ugly, takeover</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[As prediction markets expand partnerships with major sports leagues, a U.S. senator raised concerns.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tatum clears hurdle, happy to exit MSG on &amp;apos;2 feet&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/tatum-clears-hurdle-happy-to-exit-msg-on-2-feet</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/tatum-clears-hurdle-happy-to-exit-msg-on-2-feet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jayson Tatum had 24 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in 40 minutes Thursday night but, more importantly, walked &quot;off the floor on my own two feet.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Tatum, clears, hurdle, happy, exit, MSG, feet</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jayson Tatum had 24 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in 40 minutes Thursday night but, more importantly, walked "off the floor on my own two feet."]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>🏈 NFL draft rankings: Miller&amp;apos;s top 482 players</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/nfl-draft-rankings-millers-top-482-players</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Matt Miller has finalized his rankings for the 2026 draft, listing top players and providing grades for each one. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>🏈, NFL, draft, rankings:, Millers, top, 482, players</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Matt Miller has finalized his rankings for the 2026 draft, listing top players and providing grades for each one.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Frustrated McIntyre flips off green at Masters</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/frustrated-mcintyre-flips-off-green-at-masters</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Scotland&#039;s Robert MacIntyre could face disciplinary action at the Masters after he was caught making a middle finger gesture during a quadruple bogey. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Frustrated, McIntyre, flips, off, green, Masters</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Scotland's Robert MacIntyre could face disciplinary action at the Masters after he was caught making a middle finger gesture during a quadruple bogey.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Source: Thomas finalizing deal with Mercury</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/source-thomas-finalizing-deal-with-mercury</link>
<guid>https://news-span.org/source-thomas-finalizing-deal-with-mercury</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Alyssa Thomas is finalizing a deal to return to the Phoenix Mercury, a source told Andscape&#039;s Sean Hurd. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Source:, Thomas, finalizing, deal, with, Mercury</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Alyssa Thomas is finalizing a deal to return to the Phoenix Mercury, a source told Andscape's Sean Hurd.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>10&#45;time All&#45;Star Ogwumike returning to Sparks</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/10-time-all-star-ogwumike-returning-to-sparks</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ten-time WNBA All-Star and 2016 MVP Nneka Ogwumike intends to re-sign with the Los Angeles Sparks, her sister Chiney Ogwumike posted on social media on Friday ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>10-time, All-Star, Ogwumike, returning, Sparks</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ten-time WNBA All-Star and 2016 MVP Nneka Ogwumike intends to re-sign with the Los Angeles Sparks, her sister Chiney Ogwumike posted on social media on Friday]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Agent: Tempo land backcourt in Mabrey, Sykes</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/agent-tempo-land-backcourt-in-mabrey-sykes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The expansion Tempo have agreed to two-year contracts with guards Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes, their agent told ESPN. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Agent:, Tempo, land, backcourt, Mabrey, Sykes</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The expansion Tempo have agreed to two-year contracts with guards Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes, their agent told ESPN.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sources: Heat to waive embattled guard Rozier</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sources-heat-to-waive-embattled-guard-rozier</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Miami guard Terry Rozier, who has been on leave since October amid a sports gambling probe, will be waived by the Heat on Friday, sources tell ESPN. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Sources:, Heat, waive, embattled, guard, Rozier</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Miami guard Terry Rozier, who has been on leave since October amid a sports gambling probe, will be waived by the Heat on Friday, sources tell ESPN.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sources: Colts seeking to trade away CB Moore</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/sources-colts-seeking-to-trade-away-cb-moore</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Colts and Kenny Moore II have agreed to seek a trade to find the veteran cornerback a new team, sources told ESPN. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Sources:, Colts, seeking, trade, away, Moore</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Colts and Kenny Moore II have agreed to seek a trade to find the veteran cornerback a new team, sources told ESPN.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Denver wins in 2OT, vs. Badgers in Frozen 4 final</title>
<link>https://news-span.org/denver-wins-in-2ot-vs-badgers-in-frozen-4-final</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a double-overtime classic, Denver&#039;s Kent Anderson scored the winning goal to stun Michigan 4-3 and send the Pioneers to Saturday&#039;s Frozen Four title game against Wisconsin. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:17:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Denver, wins, 2OT, vs., Badgers, Frozen, final</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[In a double-overtime classic, Denver's Kent Anderson scored the winning goal to stun Michigan 4-3 and send the Pioneers to Saturday's Frozen Four title game against Wisconsin.]]> </content:encoded>
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