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RTVE Chair José Pablo López responded sharply to reports of ORF Director General Roland Weißmann's meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, denying any contact from ORF and accusing it of politicizing the Vienna-hosted Eurovision 2026. Spain, along with Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia, has vowed to boycott if Israel participates, citing humanitarian concerns over the Gaza war. ORF is pushing for new participation rules ahead of an EBU vote in December to address these boycotts and ensure a full lineup for the May 2026 contest.

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Spain's RTVE Chair ignites a trans-European feud by slamming Austria's ORF for meeting Israel's president amid boycott threats.

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Two 18-year-old Palestinians from Hebron and Beit Omar rammed their vehicle into Israelis at the Gush Etzion junction south of Jerusalem on Tuesday, then stabbed victims, killing 71-year-old Aharon Cohen and wounding a man, a boy, and a woman. Israeli security forces killed both attackers on site. Cohen, a Kiryat Arba resident and father of six, was remembered by neighbors as a kind community pillar during his funeral that evening.

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A vehicle slammed into a crowd at Gush Etzion junction, followed by knives flashing in a deadly ambush that claimed an innocent life.

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The former Arsenal captain and Chelsea title winner, now coaching Como to sixth in Serie A, said Chelsea fans embraced him despite his rival roots, giving him the love and success Arsenal couldn't match—no disrespect intended. He burst into tears as a substitute in his final Chelsea game, a 1-0 loss to Leicester. Fans remain split, with Chelsea supporters cherishing his words while Arsenal loyalists call him out, all sparked by a question on players impossible to hate. Looking ahead, the 38-year-old hopes to manage one of his old clubs someday.

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Cesc Fàbregas couldn't hold back tears in his emotional 2019 Stamford Bridge goodbye, but left Arsenal dry-eyed in 2011. Now he's sharing why that moment hit so hard.

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SB19 will headline both days of the fifth Aurora Music Festival on May 2-3 at Clark Global City, sharing the stage each night with IV OF SPADES and acts like Sarah Geronimo, Ben&Ben, Sexbomb Girls, Parokya ni Edgar, and Kamikazee. Tickets range from 1,000 PHP for Gold to 5,000 PHP for Platinum, available via ticket.epiceventsph.com or SM Tickets. The group also shared desert-themed concept photos and a cryptic teaser hinting at a new track called 'VISA,' building excitement for their April 18 'Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale' at SMDC Festival Grounds after their 'SAWKO' album hit 5 million streams.

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SB19 fans lit up with joy when the Aurora Music Festival lineup dropped, placing their favorites at the top of two massive nights packed with OPM stars.

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Fans discuss clips of former Manchester United commentator Paddy Crerand exhibiting extreme bias, such as immediately affirming contact on United players. They reminisce about controversial refereeing decisions and perceived favoritism towards Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson. Rival fans highlight hypocrisy in United supporters' complaints about current decisions given their historical benefits.

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SB19 will headline both days of the fifth Aurora Music Festival on May 2-3 at Clark Global City, sharing the stage each night with IV OF SPADES and acts like Sarah Geronimo, Ben&Ben, Sexbomb Girls, Parokya ni Edgar, and Kamikazee. Tickets range from 1,000 PHP for Gold to 5,000 PHP for Platinum, available via ticket.epiceventsph.com or SM Tickets. The group also shared desert-themed concept photos and a cryptic teaser hinting at a new track called 'VISA,' building excitement for their April 18 'Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale' at SMDC Festival Grounds after their 'SAWKO' album hit 5 million streams.

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The Croatian star earned an 8.4 Sofascore rating, creating two big chances, delivering four key passes including the assist for Strahinja Pavlović's 89th-minute goal, and completing 88% of his passes. Rafael Leão sealed the win in the 94th minute, keeping Milan second in Serie A with 57 points from 27 games. Since joining from Real Madrid last summer, Modrić has started nearly every match, leading the league in pass completion with two goals and three assists this season, proving his timeless class as Milan's heartbeat.

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At 40 years old, Luka Modrić still owns the midfield like it's his playground, dictating every move in AC Milan's gritty 2-0 victory over Cremonese.

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No. 4 Mississippi State (11-1) faces No. 10 Southern Miss at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN+, a resume-builder in a matchup where MSU leads 14-8 since 2011. The slate bursts with ranked clashes like No. 16 Coastal Carolina at No. 14 NC State, No. 18 Oregon State at No. 17 Oregon, and others across ESPN+ and SEC streams. Fans call it the deepest midweek yet, amid Week 3 polls ranking UCLA No. 1 and LSU No. 2.

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Mississippi State rides into Hattiesburg for a top-10 showdown with Southern Miss, where fans are packing Pete Taylor Park for this heated in-state rivalry.

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During NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell shared that playing alongside LeBron James in Cleveland would feel special, especially as a longtime fan of the 41-year-old Lakers forward. He made the comments on SiriusXM NBA Radio amid rumors of James possibly returning home in free agency this summer after a strong season averaging 22 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 7.1 assists. Mitchell stressed his priority remains winning a championship with the 34-21 Cavaliers, led by himself, new addition James Harden, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. Former Cavs GM David Griffin added fuel, saying he'd be surprised if James doesn't return to Northeast Ohio.

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Donovan Mitchell lit up talking about LeBron James as a teammate, calling it a dream for any fan. Yet he quickly turned focus back to chasing a ring with his current Cavaliers crew.

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The 6-foot-2 combo guard from De La Salle Zobel, fresh off his UAAP Season 87 high school MVP award with averages of 20.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.1 steals, chose Ateneo for Season 89. He joins Grade 11 point guard Mark Esperanza, a Gilas standout averaging 20.3 points last season, plus holdovers like Jay-M Leal and Jared Bahay. After a 6-8 Season 88, Alas vowed to help rebuild the Eagles to their winning ways under Baldwin's guard-heavy vision.

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Eighteen-year-old Kieffer Alas turned down U.S. Division I offers to join Ateneo, drawn by Coach Tab Baldwin's personal visits and a chance to play under his dad Louie.

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In a heartfelt post, longtime Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban pushed back on rising ticket prices, saying cheap seats build 'Mavs families' that pass down loyalty for life. During his ownership, he offered $2 tickets and kept 4,000 under $19 per game, sacrificing millions yearly to draw in families over marketing costs. Fans shared stories like naming kids Luka or Maverick after those outings, while Cuban warned high prices turn supporters into player-chasers reliant on social media.

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Mark Cuban recalls families in Mavs gear, cheering together across generations at affordable games. He argues those bonds beat any short-term profit.

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Roland Gunn's post compared New Zealand's past progressive policies under Jacinda Ardern—strict COVID lockdowns, gun bans, and Māori co-governance—to Oregon's issues, sparking over 1,500 likes and lively replies. Defenders pointed to the current center-right government under Christopher Luxon, the only other Anglosphere leader besides Donald Trump leaning right, while others nominated Canada or Australia instead. The back-and-forth comes ahead of New Zealand's November 7 election, amid economic pressures and debates over homelessness policies.

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An American called New Zealand 'politically deranged, like if Oregon was independent,' praising its landscapes but slamming its politics. Kiwis and others jumped in with concessions, defenses, and counter-jabs.

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Grosjean, who debuted with Dale Coyne in 2021 and earned three podiums before his dramatic Indy 500 fireball crash, rejoins the team after stints with Andretti and select races elsewhere. He'll team with rookie Dennis Hauger, the 2025 Indy NXT champion, in a lineup backed by sponsors like Bitcoin MAX. The news lands amid IndyCar's building excitement for the May 24 race, completing the 25-car full-time grid as the season opens March 1 in St. Petersburg.

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With just 100 days until the 110th Indy 500, Dale Coyne Racing announced Romain Grosjean's full-time return to the No. 18 Honda—a homecoming that started right where his IndyCar journey began.

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Grosjean, who debuted with Dale Coyne in 2021 and earned three podiums before his dramatic Indy 500 fireball crash, rejoins the team after stints with Andretti and select races elsewhere. He'll team with rookie Dennis Hauger, the 2025 Indy NXT champion, in a lineup backed by sponsors like Bitcoin MAX. The news lands amid IndyCar's building excitement for the May 24 race, completing the 25-car full-time grid as the season opens March 1 in St. Petersburg.

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With just 100 days until the 110th Indy 500, Dale Coyne Racing announced Romain Grosjean's full-time return to the No. 18 Honda—a homecoming that started right where his IndyCar journey began.

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