Warm oceans, shifting winds: What is the science behind Cyclone Alfred’s strength?
For the first time in more than five decades, a tropical cyclone is on track to hit Australia’s relatively temperate east coast.
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FIFA To Pay $1 Billion Prize Money For Club World Cup
FIFA on Wednesday announced it will pay total prize money of one billion dollars to participants in the Club World Cup taking place in the United States this year. The figure is significantly more than the prize money offered for either the last men's or women's World Cups. World football's governing body has given few details about the funding of the first edition of the 32-team tournament that will take place every four years but it has signed up a broadcaster and major sponsors in recent weeks. In a statement confirming the prize money on offer, FIFA said it expected to generate $2 billion in revenues from the expanded Club World Cup. It also confirmed that a women's edition will take place from 2028.
22 reasons to fear OKC - Historic dominance, SGA's MVP game, more - ESPN
Draymond Green doesn't fear the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Betting Thunder-Grizzlies: Three props that stand out - ESPN
Two of the top teams in the Western Conference play Wednesday night on ESPN when the Oklahoma City Thunder (50-11, 23-7 away) hit the road to face the Memphis Grizzlies (38-23, 22-9 home). Tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. ET.
Bears to acquire All-Pro guard Joe Thuney in trade with Chiefs: reports
Patrick Mahomes’ cap hit in 2025 will be $66 million, with a restructure expected. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth ask what the Kansas City Chiefs can do to remain contenders.
Sources - Eagles re-sign Zack Baun to 3-year, $51M deal - ESPN
The Philadelphia Eagles are re-signing All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun to a three-year, $51 million contract, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Fraud case designed to wreck Platini's chance of FIFA top job, lawyer says
ZURICH : French footballing great Michel Platini was accused of fraud to torpedo his chances of becoming the head of world soccer's governing body FIFA, his lawyer told a Swiss court on Wednesday.
NYC Marathon draws record applications of more than 200,000
NEW YORK : More than 200,000 people applied for a place in the New York City Marathon lottery this year, organizers said on Wednesday, up 22 per cent from 2024 amid a boom in popularity for distance running in the United States.