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Jaipur Showdown: Royals vs Giants in Hot, Bouncy Conditions

May 19, 2026

In the middle of a tense IPL season, Rajasthan Royals face Lucknow Super Giants at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Both sides need a win: the Royals to keep playoff hopes alive, the Giants to finish strong after a late surge. Rajasthan has struggled lately, winning only one of five matches. Their return to

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Crafting Dreams: How a Rio Workshop Turns Soccer Glory into Tiny Trophies

May 19, 2026

In the heart of western Rio de Janeiro, a man named Jarbas Carlini has turned his passion for football into a small but famous business. After seeing Brazil lift the World Cup trophy in 1994, he decided no one should miss out on that feeling. He began making his own replicas in a modest workshop nea

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Earlier baseball game planned due to storm warnings

May 19, 2026

A Major League Baseball matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox had to adjust its schedule before the first pitch had even been thrown. Instead of starting at the originally planned 7:40 p. m. ET time, the opening game in what would become a three-game series began half an hour ear

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A sports betting bet is off at Wrigley Field

May 19, 2026

Two years after setting up shop inside Wrigley Field, the DraftKings betting counter closed its doors for good at the end of May. Officials say Illinois’ gambling tax rules made the location too expensive to keep running. DraftKings says the state’s 25-cent tax on every $1 of digital bets, jumping

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People born on May 18: from tsars to pop culture icons

May 19, 2026

May 18 seems like a normal spring day, but it’s actually a date that links royalty, music, comedy, and film. A future monarch, Nicholas II, was born in 1868 into a world where emperors still ruled most of Europe, but his life ended in a cellar during a revolution. Meanwhile, Frank Capra was already

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White House UFC Show: Who Holds the Tickets?

May 18, 2026

The biggest fight event of the year is happening on the White House lawn, and it’s not a typical stadium show. The venue has limited space, so the question of how many tickets each person gets is a hot topic. The UFC boss answered that no tickets will be sold to the public; instead, they’re being

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Cannes, New Orleans and Beyond: A Week of Star‑Powered Events

May 18, 2026

The entertainment world buzzed this week, with big names showing up at festivals, premieres and special celebrations across the globe. In France, actors Colman Domingo and Jeremy Pope were spotted at the Kering Women In Motion Awards held during the Cannes Film Festival, while British star David Oye

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Shohei Ohtani Turns a Net Mishap Into a Dodger Win

May 17, 2026

Ohtani made headlines again when a ball he hit bounced off the right‑field net at Angel Stadium and stayed in play, allowing him to run all the way home. The Dodgers beat the Angels 15‑2, and this odd play added a memorable moment to the game. \ The ball went toward the outfield corner, hit the e

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Dharamsala Showdown: Kings vs RCB on a Bouncy Pitch

May 17, 2026

The upcoming match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru takes place in the lofty hills of Dharamsala, where the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium offers a unique test for both teams. The game arrives at a crucial juncture of the IPL, with each point potentially deciding wh

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UCLA almost left the Rose Bowl—here’s the real story behind the drama

May 16, 2026

The Rose Bowl wasn’t just another football field for UCLA. It was a historic venue tied to the school’s identity for decades. Yet internal documents show UCLA came dangerously close to walking away. Texts between school officials and stadium executives reveal how serious the talks about moving to So