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  1. Why Caitlin Clark’s 2026 pay is forecast to be 1.5 times Angel Reese’s

    Why Caitlin Clark’s 2026 pay is forecast to be 1.5 times Angel Reese’s

    The WNBA’s new CBA pushes team salary caps to $7 million, and that boost will lift both Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s paychecks. Clark’s projected 2026 salary is about $530,000, roughly 1.5 times the roughly $350,000 projected for Reese. The difference comes down to All-WNBA recognition and CBA rules.

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  2. Dino Zoff: Italy have the class, but belief will decide the playoff

    Dino Zoff: Italy have the class, but belief will decide the playoff

    Legendary keeper Dino Zoff says Italy are stronger on paper than Northern Ireland, Wales and Bosnia, but in one-off playoff games confidence often beats quality.

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  3. Vasseur: in Japan to sharpen the SF-26, then an intense April of upgrades

    Vasseur: in Japan to sharpen the SF-26, then an intense April of upgrades

    Ferrari goes to Suzuka aiming to cut the race gap to Mercedes to about 4-5 tenths. Focus areas: energy management, straightline drag and tyre wear. April at Maranello will be a busy month of developments ahead of Miami.

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  4. Man Utd answer fans upset by Nicki Minaj and Pitbull at Old Trafford

    Man Utd answer fans upset by Nicki Minaj and Pitbull at Old Trafford

    Fans moaned about Pitbull, Nicki Minaj and David Guetta blaring at Old Trafford. The club says the playlist mixes chart hits, Manchester icons and player requests, while Bruno Fernandes explains how 'Country Roads' became a home ritual.

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  5. Ja Morant Out for Remainder of 2025-26 Season After Elbow Injury

    Ja Morant Out for Remainder of 2025-26 Season After Elbow Injury

    The Memphis Grizzlies announced Ja Morant will miss the rest of the season after suffering a UCL sprain in his left elbow. The team plans a PRP injection and expects him to be ready for 2026-27.

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  6. FIA Opens Investigation into Mercedes After Suspicious Two-Stage W17 Front Wing

    FIA Opens Investigation into Mercedes After Suspicious Two-Stage W17 Front Wing

    The FIA has launched a formal probe into Mercedes after Ferrari asked questions about the W17’s front wing. Video suggested the wing closed in two stages, letting Mercedes skirt a 400ms rule and gain braking stability. Officials are now looking into whether this trick breaks the rules.

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  7. Club World Cup Cost the Season: Juve and Almost Everyone Else Are Suffering

    Club World Cup Cost the Season: Juve and Almost Everyone Else Are Suffering

    Last summer's Club World Cup in the United States may have paid the bills, but it left a lot of European teams short on form, fitness, and patience. From Inter and Juve at home to City and Chelsea in England, the tournament's ripple effects are visible everywhere.

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  8. Knicks Extend Win Streak to Seven, Mitchell Fuels Cavs; Banchero’s 36 Not Enough for Magic

    Knicks Extend Win Streak to Seven, Mitchell Fuels Cavs; Banchero’s 36 Not Enough for Magic

    The New York Knicks keep rolling with a seventh straight win. Donovan Mitchell exploded for the Cavaliers, while Paolo Banchero’s big night could not stop Orlando’s skid.

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  9. Heading to Suzuka: Mercedes' Two-Stage Wing Move Draws Attention

    Heading to Suzuka: Mercedes' Two-Stage Wing Move Draws Attention

    Mercedes has been testing a two-stage return of its front wing to Corner Mode. The trick aims to manage aero balance during braking, and while rivals have raised questions, FIA sensors currently classify the move as legal. Suzuka will be the real test.

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  10. Sinner in Trouble in Miami — How Vagnozzi's Two Lines Flipped the Match

    Sinner in Trouble in Miami — How Vagnozzi's Two Lines Flipped the Match

    Jannik Sinner hit a rough patch against American Brandon Michelsen in Miami, but two short instructions from coach Simone Vagnozzi helped him change momentum and pull out the win.

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  11. Haas Unveils Godzilla Livery for Suzuka: Monster Motif Hits the VF-26

    Haas Unveils Godzilla Livery for Suzuka: Monster Motif Hits the VF-26

    Haas will run a Godzilla-inspired paint job at the Japanese Grand Prix after signing a season-long deal with the studio behind the monster. The look will also appear at the US Grand Prix in October.

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