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Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced Monday it will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, saying the event can "no longer be considered neutral" due to the Gaza war. The decision follows a wave of boycotts over Israel's participation, including the Netherlands' absence from the 2026 contest.
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced it will skip the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, saying the event can no longer be considered neutral amid divisions over the Gaza war. The decision follows a wave of boycotts and organizers' recent rule changes.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has said he will not run against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, but warned that Infantino must either recognize he has lost support or face a challenger in March's election. The warning follows the abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, which drew accusations of 'deception' from three confederations. Ceferin also faced criticism over Donald Trump's intervention in a red-card decision, while FIFA president Gianni Infantino continued to court support among smaller football nations.
First lady Melania Trump spoke about her childhood passion for racing and her Fostering the Future initiative in a Fox interview. She credited her father for introducing her to the sport and announced new university partnerships for foster students.
Jonathan Kuminga's trade market has shrunk following recent moves by other teams, leaving the Lakers as a likely destination despite stalled negotiations. The Hawks' demands and contract complexities continue to complicate a potential sign-and-trade.
Luka Doncic hosted the Lakers for a four-day minicamp in Slovenia, blending workouts with bonding activities and a viral river-jumping fan moment, while his absence from Slovenia's national team during World Cup qualifying drew pointed comments from teammates and federation officials.
Tadej Pogačar won the opening stage of the Vuelta a España with a dramatic late surge, beating Ethan Hayter by 0.09 seconds in the Monaco time trial. The Slovenian leads the general classification as the race heads to its second stage, with a notable backdrop of Josh Tarling competing days after his brother's death.
Victor Wembanyama has been appointed captain of the French national basketball team for the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifying window, taking over from Rudy Gobert. The 22-year-old returns to the squad for the first time since the Paris Olympics, with coach Frédéric Fauthoux calling him the 'undisputed leader' of his generation.
Marcus Rashford made his first competitive appearance for Manchester United in 618 days, but the Red Devils lost 2-0 to newly-promoted Hull City in the 2026/27 Premier League opener. Both sides were hit by extensive injury lists, with 14 United players and eight Hull players unavailable.