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Canadian government allots $3.11 million in mental-health funding to athletes
Canada's Olympic and Paralympic athletes and coaches will get $3.11 million in funding for mental health services this winter.
More than one million World Cup tickets sold through Visa pre-sales
PARIS :More than one million tickets for the 2026 World Cup have been sold following the conclusion of the Visa pre-sales phase, world football’s governing body FIFA said on Thursday.
Sources: NBA OK'd Clippers' Aspiration sponsorship deal in 2021 - ESPN
The NBA vetted and approved a $300 million sponsorship deal between the Los Angeles Clippers and Aspiration in 2021, months before the green banking company signed a separate deal with star Kawhi Leonard that has triggered a salary cap-circumvention investigation by the league, multiple sources told ESPN.
Steelers' Porter, Highsmith off injury report ahead of Browns tilt - ESPN
PITTSBURGH — The Steelers' defense will get a boost from at least two starters returning from injury for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns — and one more could be available, too.
Coach Arnold tells Iraqis to focus on Indonesia as Saudi clash looms
JEDDAH :Iraq coach Graham Arnold has urged his players to ignore Tuesday's game against Saudi Arabia and maintain their focus on Saturday's meeting with Indonesia as the Gulf nation resumes their quest for a first World Cup appearance since 1986.
Veteran Henderson says he is not in England team to be a cheerleader
Midfielder Jordan Henderson hit back at critics of his inclusion in Thomas Tuchel's England squad, insisting he is not just a "cheerleader" and is still playing at a high level.
Deschamps urges Mateta to compete for spot in France's team with enthusiasm
Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta was called up to the French squad because of his "good habit" of scoring goals but the 28-year-old will still have to prove himself on the pitch and in training, coach Didier Deschamps said.