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The Black Stars of Ghana will go head-to-head with the Central African Republic at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ghana maintains an unbeaten home record since 2001, while the Central African Republic aims to capitalize on their recent form to secure a surprise victory.

In a promising Copa America warmup, Argentina triumphed over Ecuador with a 1-0 win, thanks to Angel Di Maria's decisive goal. Lionel Messi returned to international play after a hamstring injury. Messi was cautiously benched in the first half by coach Lionel Scaloni. Argentina's unbeaten streak against Ecuador continues, bolstering their confidence ahead of upcoming contests.

Rob Burrow, renowned rugby player and ALS campaigner, has died at 41. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2019, leading inspiring fundraising efforts despite his illness. The Leeds Rhinos legend helped the team secure eight Super League titles and devoted his post-rugby years to ALS advocacy alongside Kevin Sinfield, raising millions for a new care center.

Real Madrid's Rodrygo, the 23-year-old winger, acknowledges Liverpool's interest but expresses his contentment with staying under Carlo Ancelotti. Despite rumors of a potential departure, especially with Mbappe and Endrick's possible arrivals, Rodrygo remains focused on his current side while speculating on a $108m transfer fee.

Australia claimed a decisive victory against Namibia by seven wickets in their first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match in Trinidad. Despite fielding some unconventional players from their coaching staff due to IPL commitments, Australia showcased their prowess. Exceptional performances by Josh Hazlewood and David Warner led to a satisfying win.

Barcelona's outgoing coach, Xavi Hernandez, has issued a warning to his successor about the difficulties of managing the team amid financial struggles, despite his notable achievements like finishing second in La Liga this season and winning a double last year. He emphasized the importance of promoting young talent, like Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez.

Bayer Leverkusen triumphed in the DFB-Pokal final with a 1-0 victory over Kaiserslautern. The match’s only goal came from Granit Xhaka, whose performance was nothing short of spectacular. This win is a significant achievement for Leverkusen in the competition’s history.

Kenyan athlete Beatrice Chebet made history at the 2024 Prefontaine Classic, becoming the first woman to run the 10,000m in under 29 minutes. Chebet shattered the old world record by nearly 7 seconds, defeating Gudaf Tsegay and setting the stage for the Paris Olympics.

In an exclusive interview, Juventus captain Danilo opens up about his post-soccer aspirations, business ventures, and his nonprofit organization. He discusses the importance of resilience and adaptability, life lessons from his career, and his future goals of leading Juventus to victory and studying Clinical Psychology.

The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are set to face off in a high-stakes Game 7 of the NBA Playoffs on Sunday, May 19, 2024. The game will be broadcast on ABC and available for streaming through various services, with options for those without cable. This decisive match is crucial for both teams as they vie for a spot in the Eastern Conference finals.

TS Galaxy delivered a significant blow to Orlando Pirates' ambitions of securing a spot in the CAF Champions League by clinching a 1-0 victory in their DStv Premiership clash. Sphiwe Mahlangu scored the decisive goal, exacerbating Pirates' struggles, especially with the defender Tapelo Xoki out for the season due to injury. Pirates now face increased pressure as they compete with Stellenbosch FC for the crucial second place in the league.

MLS announces that Austin FC's Q2 Stadium will host the 2025 all-star game next summer. The event will span several days, featuring a skills competition and various citywide activities. The announcement was made by MLS Commissioner Don Garber, who highlighted Austin's unique culture.