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As the 2026 World Cup approaches, CNN offers a prediction bracket while Al Jazeera highlights Golden Boot contenders and key tournament dates. Manchester City is threatening legal action over a Real Madrid presidential candidate's public pledge to sign Erling Haaland. Cricket faces internal debate over Sky Sports' 20-year paywall impact on Test cricket, as Lord's celebrates its 150th Test and the ICC board tackles global governance issues. FIFA faces backlash for banning reusable water bottles at World Cup venues, with health experts calling the move reckless amid extreme heat forecasts in North America. In the NBA Finals, Jalen Brunson's 30-point performance powered the Knicks to a Game 1 comeback win over the Spurs.

2026 World Cup: Predictions, key dates and Golden Boot favorites

2026 World Cup: Predictions, key dates and Golden Boot favoritesWith the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, CNN has launched an interactive bracket for fans to make predictions. Al Jazeera explores the top Golden Boot contenders and offers a football knowledge quiz. Key dates from the opening game to the final have also been published. The tournament is generating significant excitement across major media outlets.

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Make your 2026 World Cup predictions with CNN’s bracket (CNN)
Who are the Golden Boot favourites at World Cup 2026? (Al Jazeera)
Know your football? Take the World Cup 2026 quiz (Al Jazeera)
World Cup 2026: All the key dates from opening game to final (Al Jazeera)

Man City threatens legal action over Real Madrid candidate's Haaland pledge

Man City threatens legal action over Real Madrid candidate's Haaland pledgeManchester City is considering legal action against a Real Madrid presidential candidate who publicly pledged to sign star striker Erling Haaland if elected. The pledge has sparked tensions between the clubs, with City viewing it as an illegal approach. Multiple outlets report City is prepared to take formal legal steps. The dispute highlights the high-stakes nature of football transfers.

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Man City threaten legal action over Real presidential candidate's Haaland pledge (Sky Sports)
Man City consider legal action over Real candidate's promise to sign Haaland (BBC)
Man City threatens legal action against Real Madrid following Haaland claim (Al Jazeera)

Cricket debates Sky paywall impact, Lord's milestone and ICC challenges

Cricket debates Sky paywall impact, Lord's milestone and ICC challengesA debate has emerged over whether Sky Sports' 20-year paywall for cricket coverage has saved or stifled Test cricket. Lord's cricket ground celebrates 150 Test matches at its historic venue. Meanwhile, the ICC board is grappling with wide-ranging global issues affecting the sport. These stories reflect cricket's evolving landscape.

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WisdenDid moving behind Sky’s paywall 20 years ago save or stifle Test cricket? (The Guardian)
Three Lord’s of London150 Tests at cricket's grand, complicated citadel (The Guardian)
ICC board grapples with cricket’s wide-ranging global issues (Arab News)

FIFA bans reusable water bottles at World Cup amid heat warnings

FIFA bans reusable water bottles at World Cup amid heat warningsFIFA has banned fans from bringing reusable water bottles to World Cup venues, citing security concerns. Health experts have criticized the decision as 'reckless,' warning of risks amid searing temperatures in host nations Canada, Mexico and the United States. Critics say the last-minute ban prioritizes commercial interests over fan safety. The controversy has drawn widespread backlash.

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Heat experts warn 'reckless' Fifa of bottle ban health risk (BBC)
FIFA bans fans from bringing reusable bottles to World Cup venues (Al Jazeera)
Fifa hits fans in pocket again, bans reusable water bottles at World CupFootball bosses claim safety concerns behind last-minute move despite warnings over searing temperatures in Canada, Mexico and the US. (SCMP)

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks past Spurs in NBA Finals Game 1

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks past Spurs in NBA Finals Game 1Jalen Brunson delivered clutch late-game heroics as the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Knicks closed the game on an 11-0 run to steal the victory on the road. Brunson scored 30 points in a dominant performance. The win sets an early tone in the championship series.

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Captain Clutch: Jalen Brunson comes up with late-game heroics, Knicks top Spurs in Game 1 of finals (AP News)
Jalen Brunson scores 30 and Knicks finish on 11-0 run, steal Game 1 from Spurs with 105-95 win (AP News)
NBA finals: Jalen Brunson sparks Knicks’ rally past Spurs in opener (Al Jazeera)
ReportBrilliant Brunson leads surging Knicks to victory over Spurs in Game 1 (The Guardian)