Football Australia calls for government to reverse World Cup screening ban in Melbourne https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7258408/2026/05/06/world-cup-news-football-australia-screen-ban/ Football Australia said it was "extremely disappointed" with the decision to not show matches at the venue which has hosted fans since 2006. #Sports #News
Football Australia calls for government to reverse World Cup screening ban in Melbourne

Football Australia said it was "extremely disappointed" with the decision to not show matches at the venue which has hosted fans since 2006.

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The WNBA's 2026 TV distro plan is (almost) perfect. Let's resolve that 'almost' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7258483/2026/05/06/wnba-youtube-ion-caitlin-clark-moneycall/ This week's free sports business cheat sheet from The Athletic, name-dropping Met Gala standouts, Jon Bernthal, Pablo Torre and more. #Sports #News
Tatsuya Imai to return to Astros rotation vs. Mariners, despite rough rehab outings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7258392/2026/05/06/tatsuya-imai-astros-rotation-return/ Imai didn't throw more strikes or get deeper into games in his two minor-league outings, but the thin Astros need him back regardless. #Sports #News
Tatsuya Imai to return to Astros rotation vs. Mariners, despite rough rehab outings

Imai didn't throw more strikes or get deeper into games in his two minor-league outings, but the thin Astros need him back regardless.

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Newcastle's long-serving head of medical approached over Premier League role https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7257691/2026/05/06/newcastle-head-of-medical-premier-league-catterson/ Newcastle are aware of the approach for Dr. Paul Catterson, with some at the club anticipating a departure. #Sports #News
Newcastle’s long-serving head of medical approached over Premier League role

Newcastle are aware of the approach for Dr. Paul Catterson, with some at the club anticipating a departure.

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How to watch Reds vs. Cubs: TV channel and streaming options for May 6 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7258422/2026/05/06/how-to-watch-reds-vs-cubs-tv-channel-and-streaming-options-for-may-6/ Find out how to watch the Cincinnati Reds play the Chicago Cubs, with time, TV channel and streaming information. #Sports #News
How to watch Reds vs. Cubs: TV channel and streaming options for May 6

Find out how to watch the Cincinnati Reds play the Chicago Cubs, with time, TV channel and streaming information.

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How to watch Guardians vs. Royals: TV channel and streaming options for May 6 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7258424/2026/05/06/how-to-watch-guardians-vs-royals-tv-channel-and-streaming-options-for-may-6/ Find out how to watch the Cleveland Guardians play the Kansas City Royals, with time, TV channel and streaming information. #Sports #News
How to watch Guardians vs. Royals: TV channel and streaming options for May 6

Find out how to watch the Cleveland Guardians play the Kansas City Royals, with time, TV channel and streaming information.

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Joel Embiid to miss Game 2 of 76ers vs. Knicks series with ankle, hip injuries https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7258538/2026/05/06/76ers-joel-embiid-game-2-knicks-injury/ New York beat Philadelphia 137-98 in Game 1 on Monday. #Sports #News
Joel Embiid to miss Game 2 of 76ers vs. Knicks series with ankle, hip injuries

New York beat Philadelphia 137-98 in Game 1 on Monday.

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Penguins offseason guide: Every player’s contract, salary cap status, roster outlook https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7257916/2026/05/06/penguins-roster-contracts-nhl-salary-cap/ As Kyle Dubas' rebuild continues, here are the existing puzzle pieces he'll have to arrange, swap out or toss aside. #Sports #News
Penguins offseason guide: Every player’s contract, salary cap status, roster outlook

As Kyle Dubas' rebuild continues, here are the existing puzzle pieces he'll have to arrange, swap out or toss aside.

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Fifa extend Gianluca Prestianni's ban worldwide after Vinicius Jr abuse

The winger admitted using homophobic language towards Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr during a Champions League match in February.

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