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馃搮May 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
FIFA updates World Cup rules for stronger squads; Wembanyama leads Spurs; Marner hat-trick boosts Knights; NFL schedule release; Ujah arrested in fraud probe; Messi backs Neymar.
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FIFA Amends World Cup Rules to Clear Suspensions from Qualifiers

FIFA changed disciplinary rules so minor suspensions from qualifiers no longer carry over to 2026 finals, clearing Nicolas Otamendi and Moises Caicedo for opening matches. The move aims to let teams field strongest squads while maintaining fairness. Source 1

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FIFA Plans Separate Opening Ceremonies in Mexico, Canada, and US

FIFA will hold distinct opening ceremonies before the first game in each host country for the 2026 World Cup. This enhances the tournament's multi-nation hosting in North America. Source 1

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Wembanyama Powers Spurs to 2-1 Series Lead Over Timberwolves

Victor Wembanyama scored efficiently, making 13 of 18 shots including 3-of-5 from three, lifting San Antonio to a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven series. Source 1Source 2

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Mitch Marner's Hat-Trick Gives Golden Knights 2-1 Edge on Ducks

Marner notched a hat-trick, securing a convincing win for Vegas over Anaheim, putting them up 2-1 in the series. Source 1Source 2

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Lionel Messi Backs Neymar for Brazil's World Cup Squad

Messi supports including Neymar in Brazil's 2026 World Cup team, highlighting his importance despite recent challenges. Source 2

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NFL Schedule Release Set for Thursday Night, May 14

The NFL will unveil its full schedule on May 14, mapping the path to Super Bowl LXI in Inglewood, with international games revealed earlier. Broadcast partners can leak select matchups. Source 1

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British Sprinter Chijindu Ujah Arrested in Crypto Fraud Probe

Ujah, a former world champion, was arrested with nine others for conspiracy to defraud in a cryptocurrency scheme and released on bail for a May 28 court date. Source 1

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New York Knicks Up 3-0 on 76ers, Nearing Conference Finals

The Knicks dominate Philadelphia, closing in on the conference finals with a 3-0 series lead in the playoffs. Source 2

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Real Madrid's Mbappe and Tchouameni Train Ahead of El Clasico

Key Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni participated in training preparations for the upcoming El Clasico clash. Source 2

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Bournemouth Drops Jimenez Amid Probe into Texts to Minor

Bournemouth has dropped Raul Jimenez pending investigation into alleged inappropriate texts to a 15-year-old. Source 2

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NCAA March Madness Expands to 76 Teams with New Opening Round

The NCAA tournaments will grow to 76 teams, featuring a renamed opening round for both men's and women's events. Source 2