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FIFA World Cup 2026 — France to complete preparation against Northern Ireland on June 8 France will ​complete its World Cup preparation ​against Northern ⁠Ireland in Lille on June 8, ‌days after opening its ‌warm-up campaign ‌against ⁠Ivory Coast, ⁠the French federation said on Thursday.Didier ​Deschamps’ ‌side will host Northern Ireland at the Stade ‌Pierre-Mauroy in ​what will be its final ⁠fixture before heading to the ‌June 11-July 19 World Cup.Les Bleus will start their Group ‌I campaign against ​Senegal on June 16 in ⁠New York before ⁠taking on Iraq and ‌Norway.The runner-up from 2022 was handed a major injury blow earlier this week with star forward Hugo Ekitike being ruled out of the quadrennial event due to an ankle injury.Published on Apr 16, 2026 #FIFA #World #Cup #France #complete #preparation #Northern #Ireland #June

FIFA World Cup 2026 — France to complete preparation against Northern Ireland on June 8

France will ​complete its World Cup preparation ​against Northern ⁠Ireland in Lille on June 8, ‌days after opening its ‌warm-up campaign ‌against ⁠Ivory Coast, ⁠the French federation said on Thursday.

Didier ​Deschamps’ ‌side will host Northern Ireland at the Stade ‌Pierre-Mauroy in ​what will be its final ⁠fixture before heading to the ‌June 11-July 19 World Cup.

Les Bleus will start their Group ‌I campaign against ​Senegal on June 16 in ⁠New York before ⁠taking on Iraq and ‌Norway.

The runner-up from 2022 was handed a major injury blow earlier this week with star forward Hugo Ekitike being ruled out of the quadrennial event due to an ankle injury.

Published on Apr 16, 2026

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France will ​complete its World Cup preparation ​against Northern ⁠Ireland in Lille on June 8, ‌days after opening its ‌warm-up campaign ‌against ⁠Ivory Coast, ⁠the French federation said on Thursday.

Didier ​Deschamps’ ‌side will host Northern Ireland at the Stade ‌Pierre-Mauroy in ​what will be its final ⁠fixture before heading to the ‌June 11-July 19 World Cup.

Les Bleus will start their Group ‌I campaign against ​Senegal on June 16 in ⁠New York before ⁠taking on Iraq and ‌Norway.

The runner-up from 2022 was handed a major injury blow earlier this week with star forward Hugo Ekitike being ruled out of the quadrennial event due to an ankle injury.

Published on Apr 16, 2026

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Deadspin | Blackhawks score 5 straight to beat Sharks in season finale <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28739193.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28739193.jpg" alt="NHL: San Jose Sharks at Chicago Blackhawks" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Apr 15, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Greene (20) celebrates his goal against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>Louis Crevier scored two third-period goals and Chicago scored five straight to rally for a 5-2 win against the visiting San Jose Sharks in the Blackhawks’ season finale on Wednesday night.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>Sam Rinzel, Ryan Greene and Nick Lardis also scored, Connor Bedard had two assists and Spencer Knight made 15 saves for the Blackhawks (29-39-14, 72 points), who had lost four in a row and nine of 10 (1-8-1).</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>Mario Ferraro and Michael Misa scored, Kiefer Sherwood had two assists and Yaroslav Askarov made 19 saves and turned away a penalty shot for the Sharks (38-35-8, 84 points), who have lost four of five (1-3-1).</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>Crevier scored off a backhand cross-ice pass from Bedard to tie it 2-2 at 3:51 of the third.</p> </section><section id="section-5"> <p>Greene scored backdoor off a feed from Ethan Del Mastro to give the Blackhawks a 3-2 lead at 8:35.</p> </section><section id="section-6"> <p>Crevier scored again with a slap shot from just inside the blue line to make it 4-2 at 10:32.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-7"> <p>Bedard got another assist with a backhand pass to Lardis for a one-timer that made it 5-2 at 14:44.</p> </section> <section id="section-8"> <p>Knight appeared to make the initial save on a shot by Ferraro, but the rebound went off the skate of Del Mastro and across the goal line to give the Sharks a 1-0 lead at 8:09 of the first period.</p> </section><section id="section-9"> <p>After Askarov stopped Ilya Mikheyev on a penalty shot with 3:38 left in the first period, the Sharks thought they extended the lead to 2-0 on a goal by Tyler Toffoli early in the second period, but Chicago challenged for offsides and the goal was waived off following a video review.</p> </section><section id="section-10"> <p>The Sharks scored at 5:17 of the second when Misa tried to pass the puck to the front of the crease from the side of the net, but it went off the stick blade of Del Mastro, off his arm, and between the pads of Knight to make it 2-0.</p> </section><section id="section-11"> <p>Chicago started the comeback when Askarov gave up a bad goal with 30 seconds left in the second period.</p> </section><section id="section-12"> <p>Rinzel took a sharp-angle shot from just above the goal line and the puck slipped through his pads to cut it to 2-1.</p> </section><section id="section-13"> <p>The Sharks conclude their season on Thursday at the Winnipeg Jets.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-14"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section> </div> #Deadspin #Blackhawks #score #straight #beat #Sharks #season #finale

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Deadspin | CONCACAF Champions Cup: Toluca, Tigres earn semifinal berths <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28479031.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28479031.jpg" alt="Soccer: Concacaf Champions Cup-Round of 16-Tigres UANL at FC Cincinnati" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Mar 12, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A general view of the official game ball during the first half in the match between Tigres UANL and FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>Paulinho, building on his hat trick in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal series, added two goals in the second leg on Wednesday, leading Toluca FC to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy in Carson, Calif.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>Toluca prevailed 7-2 on aggregate, earning a spot in the semifinals against Los Angeles FC.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>Up 4-2 following the opening leg last week in Mexico, Toluca expanded the edge in the 10th minute on Wednesday when Jesus Gallardo blasted a 20-yard, left-footed shot past Galaxy goalie JT Marcinkowski.</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>In the 58th minute, Helinho slipped in a pass to an unmarked Paulinho, who entered the 18-yard box, and Paulinho rolled a left-footed shot inside the far post.</p> </section><section id="section-5"> <p>Paulinho’s second goal of the night was a deft chip over Marcinkowski as he entered the penalty area on his own on a counterattack.</p> </section><section id="section-6"> <p>The last quarterfinal series will conclude later Wednesday night when the Seattle Sounders play host to Tigres UANL, who were up 2-0 following the first leg.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-7"> <p>Sounders 3 (3), Tigres 1 (3), Tigres advance on away goals</p> </section> <section id="section-8"> <p>Tigres UANL got just Joaquim’s 31st-minute goal in a loss at Seattle, but that was enough for the Mexican side to advance after the teams played to a 3-3 aggregate draw.</p> </section><section id="section-9"> <p>The tiebreaker is goals in the away leg, on which Tigres had a 1-0 advantage.</p> </section><section id="section-10"> <p>Tigres won the series opener 2-0 last week in San Nicolas de los Garza, Mexico. They move on to oppose Nashville SC in the semifinals.</p> </section><section id="section-11"> <p>Albert Rusnak scored twice for the Sounders, in the 11th minute from 11 yards out, and a then 20-yard right-footed blast in the 82nd minute to level the series score.</p> </section><section id="section-12"> <p>In between, Joaquim headed home a corner kick from Juan Brunetta in the 31st minute.</p> </section><section id="section-13"> <p>Danny Musovski turned in a Jordan Morris pass in the 48th minute, drawing Seattle within one on aggregate.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-14"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section> </div> #Deadspin #CONCACAF #Champions #Cup #Toluca #Tigres #earn #semifinal #berths

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Deadspin | Diamondbacks plate three in 10th, down Orioles 8-5 Apr 15, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Adrian Del Castillo drilled a two-run home run in the 10th inning as part of his five-RBI outing as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the host Baltimore Orioles 8-5 on Wednesday afternoon. Del Castillo’s one-out shot to center field was a rocket traveling an estimated 420 feet on the offering from Tyler Wells, a 94 mph fastball, and sparked the Diamondbacks to their second victory in a row as they claimed the rubber game of the three-game series. Jeremiah Jackson homered and knocked in three runs for the Orioles. There was never more than a one-run margin for either team until Del Castillo’s homer. Nolan Arenado singled in another run later in the 10th and Juan Morillo recorded his first save for Arizona. Ryan Thompson (1-0) was the winning pitcher with one shutout inning in relief. Del Castillo, who also had a two-run triple, matched his RBI total from his first six games of the season combined. Through nine innings, all nine players in Arizona’s batting order collected at least one hit, with Corbin Carroll singling twice. Orioles starter Kyle Bradish lasted six innings. He was charged with four runs on eight hits in the longest of his four starts this season. Wells (0-1) had his first decision in eight outings this season. Arizona starter Eduardo Rodriguez gave up four runs in five innings in his roughest outing this year. He allowed six hits and issued four walks as his pitch count climbed. The Orioles opened the scoring with a second-inning run on Sam Huff’s double on his first big-league at-bat of the season. Del Castillo’s two-out triple put the Diamondbacks ahead in the third inning. The Orioles pulled even on Jackson’s two-out single in the bottom of the inning. Jorge Barrosa doubled in a run in the fourth. Jackson’s two-out blast provided the Orioles a 4-3 lead in the fifth. The Diamondbacks were even again on Alek Thomas’ groundout in the sixth. The Diamondbacks broke a 4-4 tie on Del Castillo’s groundout in the seventh inning. Pinch hitter Leondy Taveras singled to tie the game in the bottom of the inning. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Diamondbacks #plate #10th #OriolesApr 15, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Adrian Del Castillo drilled a two-run home run in the 10th inning as part of his five-RBI outing as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the host Baltimore Orioles 8-5 on Wednesday afternoon.

Del Castillo’s one-out shot to center field was a rocket traveling an estimated 420 feet on the offering from Tyler Wells, a 94 mph fastball, and sparked the Diamondbacks to their second victory in a row as they claimed the rubber game of the three-game series.

Jeremiah Jackson homered and knocked in three runs for the Orioles.

There was never more than a one-run margin for either team until Del Castillo’s homer. Nolan Arenado singled in another run later in the 10th and Juan Morillo recorded his first save for Arizona.

Ryan Thompson (1-0) was the winning pitcher with one shutout inning in relief.

Del Castillo, who also had a two-run triple, matched his RBI total from his first six games of the season combined. Through nine innings, all nine players in Arizona’s batting order collected at least one hit, with Corbin Carroll singling twice.


Orioles starter Kyle Bradish lasted six innings. He was charged with four runs on eight hits in the longest of his four starts this season. Wells (0-1) had his first decision in eight outings this season.

Arizona starter Eduardo Rodriguez gave up four runs in five innings in his roughest outing this year. He allowed six hits and issued four walks as his pitch count climbed.

The Orioles opened the scoring with a second-inning run on Sam Huff’s double on his first big-league at-bat of the season.

Del Castillo’s two-out triple put the Diamondbacks ahead in the third inning. The Orioles pulled even on Jackson’s two-out single in the bottom of the inning.

Jorge Barrosa doubled in a run in the fourth. Jackson’s two-out blast provided the Orioles a 4-3 lead in the fifth.

The Diamondbacks were even again on Alek Thomas’ groundout in the sixth.

The Diamondbacks broke a 4-4 tie on Del Castillo’s groundout in the seventh inning. Pinch hitter Leondy Taveras singled to tie the game in the bottom of the inning.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Diamondbacks #plate #10th #Orioles">Deadspin | Diamondbacks plate three in 10th, down Orioles 8-5 Apr 15, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Adrian Del Castillo drilled a two-run home run in the 10th inning as part of his five-RBI outing as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the host Baltimore Orioles 8-5 on Wednesday afternoon. Del Castillo’s one-out shot to center field was a rocket traveling an estimated 420 feet on the offering from Tyler Wells, a 94 mph fastball, and sparked the Diamondbacks to their second victory in a row as they claimed the rubber game of the three-game series. Jeremiah Jackson homered and knocked in three runs for the Orioles. There was never more than a one-run margin for either team until Del Castillo’s homer. Nolan Arenado singled in another run later in the 10th and Juan Morillo recorded his first save for Arizona. Ryan Thompson (1-0) was the winning pitcher with one shutout inning in relief. Del Castillo, who also had a two-run triple, matched his RBI total from his first six games of the season combined. Through nine innings, all nine players in Arizona’s batting order collected at least one hit, with Corbin Carroll singling twice. Orioles starter Kyle Bradish lasted six innings. He was charged with four runs on eight hits in the longest of his four starts this season. Wells (0-1) had his first decision in eight outings this season. Arizona starter Eduardo Rodriguez gave up four runs in five innings in his roughest outing this year. He allowed six hits and issued four walks as his pitch count climbed. The Orioles opened the scoring with a second-inning run on Sam Huff’s double on his first big-league at-bat of the season. Del Castillo’s two-out triple put the Diamondbacks ahead in the third inning. The Orioles pulled even on Jackson’s two-out single in the bottom of the inning. Jorge Barrosa doubled in a run in the fourth. Jackson’s two-out blast provided the Orioles a 4-3 lead in the fifth. The Diamondbacks were even again on Alek Thomas’ groundout in the sixth. The Diamondbacks broke a 4-4 tie on Del Castillo’s groundout in the seventh inning. Pinch hitter Leondy Taveras singled to tie the game in the bottom of the inning. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Diamondbacks #plate #10th #Orioles

Danish forward Anton Sojberg became the latest hero for East Bengal as he scored late to rescue a 3-3 draw with Bengaluru FC on Thursday at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata in the Indian Super League 2025-26.

Anwar Ali and Saul Crespo were the other scorers for the Red and Gold Brigade as the 10-man side fought bravely to bag a point.

For the Blues, Ryan Williams, Ashique Kuruniyan and Suresh Singh Wangjam netteed.

The complexion of the match seemed to change in the first half when East Bengal’s Miguel Ferreira was shown a red card for misconduct. But Oscar Bruzon and Co. managed to eke out a result.

More to follow…

Published on Apr 16, 2026

#ISL #Sojbergs #late #equaliser #helps #10man #East #Bengal #rescue #draw #Bengaluru">ISL 2025-26: Sojberg’s late equaliser helps 10-man East Bengal rescue draw with Bengaluru FC Danish forward Anton Sojberg became the latest hero for East Bengal as he scored late to rescue a 3-3 draw with Bengaluru FC on Thursday at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata in the Indian Super League 2025-26.Anwar Ali and Saul Crespo were the other scorers for the Red and Gold Brigade as the 10-man side fought bravely to bag a point.For the Blues, Ryan Williams, Ashique Kuruniyan and Suresh Singh Wangjam netteed.The complexion of the match seemed to change in the first half when East Bengal’s Miguel Ferreira was shown a red card for misconduct. But Oscar Bruzon and Co. managed to eke out a result.More to follow…Published on Apr 16, 2026 #ISL #Sojbergs #late #equaliser #helps #10man #East #Bengal #rescue #draw #Bengaluru

Deadspin | Red Sox OF Jarren Duran flips off fan for crossing line, MLB to investigate Mar 29, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (16) prepares on deck in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said his obscene gesture in Minneapolis on Tuesday night was directed at a fan who told him to kill himself. MLB and the Twins are responding with an investigation into the incident. Duran has been open about his mental health, discussing a battle with depression and a suicide attempt in a Netflix series that debuted last year. “We were made aware of the situation late last night and are looking into it,” Twins senior vice president of communications and public affairs Dustin Morse said on Wednesday, after MLB confirmed starting its own, independent look at the incident. “There’s no place in our game for conduct like that.”‘ He said the fan crossed the line with his remarks as Duran returned to the dugout at Target Field after a fifth-inning groundout in Boston’s 6-0 loss to the Twins. “Somebody just told me to kill myself,” Duran said. “I’m used to it at this point, you know? I mean, s— happens. I mean, I’m going to flip somebody off if they say something to me, but it is what it is. I shouldn’t react like that, but that kind of stuff is still kind of triggering.” Duran, 29, could face a fine or suspension from the league for the incident. He was suspended for two games in 2024 after directing an anti-gay slur to a fan. “Honestly, it’s my fault for talking about my mental health because I kind of brought in the haters. So I’ve just got to get used to it,” he said. “I was just trying to hold it in and not really bring that up to the team. I mean, we’re trying to win a game. I shouldn’t even bring that up to anybody. … It just happens.” An All-Star in 2024, Duran is off to a slow start in his sixth season with the Red Sox. He is batting .182 with a homer, 10 RBIs and 16 strikeouts through 14 games. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Red #Sox #Jarren #Duran #flips #fan #crossing #line #MLB #investigateMar 29, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (16) prepares on deck in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said his obscene gesture in Minneapolis on Tuesday night was directed at a fan who told him to kill himself. MLB and the Twins are responding with an investigation into the incident.

Duran has been open about his mental health, discussing a battle with depression and a suicide attempt in a Netflix series that debuted last year.

“We were made aware of the situation late last night and are looking into it,” Twins senior vice president of communications and public affairs Dustin Morse said on Wednesday, after MLB confirmed starting its own, independent look at the incident. “There’s no place in our game for conduct like that.”‘

He said the fan crossed the line with his remarks as Duran returned to the dugout at Target Field after a fifth-inning groundout in Boston’s 6-0 loss to the Twins.


“Somebody just told me to kill myself,” Duran said. “I’m used to it at this point, you know? I mean, s— happens. I mean, I’m going to flip somebody off if they say something to me, but it is what it is. I shouldn’t react like that, but that kind of stuff is still kind of triggering.”

Duran, 29, could face a fine or suspension from the league for the incident. He was suspended for two games in 2024 after directing an anti-gay slur to a fan.

“Honestly, it’s my fault for talking about my mental health because I kind of brought in the haters. So I’ve just got to get used to it,” he said. “I was just trying to hold it in and not really bring that up to the team. I mean, we’re trying to win a game. I shouldn’t even bring that up to anybody. … It just happens.”

An All-Star in 2024, Duran is off to a slow start in his sixth season with the Red Sox. He is batting .182 with a homer, 10 RBIs and 16 strikeouts through 14 games.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Red #Sox #Jarren #Duran #flips #fan #crossing #line #MLB #investigate">Deadspin | Red Sox OF Jarren Duran flips off fan for crossing line, MLB to investigate Mar 29, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (16) prepares on deck in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said his obscene gesture in Minneapolis on Tuesday night was directed at a fan who told him to kill himself. MLB and the Twins are responding with an investigation into the incident. Duran has been open about his mental health, discussing a battle with depression and a suicide attempt in a Netflix series that debuted last year. “We were made aware of the situation late last night and are looking into it,” Twins senior vice president of communications and public affairs Dustin Morse said on Wednesday, after MLB confirmed starting its own, independent look at the incident. “There’s no place in our game for conduct like that.”‘ He said the fan crossed the line with his remarks as Duran returned to the dugout at Target Field after a fifth-inning groundout in Boston’s 6-0 loss to the Twins. “Somebody just told me to kill myself,” Duran said. “I’m used to it at this point, you know? I mean, s— happens. I mean, I’m going to flip somebody off if they say something to me, but it is what it is. I shouldn’t react like that, but that kind of stuff is still kind of triggering.” Duran, 29, could face a fine or suspension from the league for the incident. He was suspended for two games in 2024 after directing an anti-gay slur to a fan. “Honestly, it’s my fault for talking about my mental health because I kind of brought in the haters. So I’ve just got to get used to it,” he said. “I was just trying to hold it in and not really bring that up to the team. I mean, we’re trying to win a game. I shouldn’t even bring that up to anybody. … It just happens.” An All-Star in 2024, Duran is off to a slow start in his sixth season with the Red Sox. He is batting .182 with a homer, 10 RBIs and 16 strikeouts through 14 games. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Red #Sox #Jarren #Duran #flips #fan #crossing #line #MLB #investigate

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