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The Last Olympic City No One Is Talking About: Milan-Cortina's Transformation Two Months After the Games

The 2026 Winter Olympics ended in February. Two months later, here is what has actually changed in Milan and Cortina — and what was promised but hasn't happened yet.

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Kosovo vs Turkey World Cup Final: The Country That Barely Exists Is 90 Minutes From History

Kosovo has never appeared at a major football tournament. Turkey hasn't been to a World Cup since 2002. On March 31, one of them makes history and one of them waits another four years.

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Sweden vs Poland: Lewandowski's Last World Cup Dance Against the Heir Who Wants to Take Everything

Sweden and Poland meet on March 31 in a World Cup playoff final that doubles as the most compelling generational handover in European football. Only one gets to go to America.

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Italy vs Bosnia World Cup Playoff: The Match Italian Football Has Been Dreading for Eight Years

Italy meet Bosnia on March 31 with a World Cup place at stake. After two consecutive absences, the pressure on the Azzurri is unlike anything in their history. Here is the complete preview.

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F1 Japan GP: Russell Wins Again but the FIA Regulation Loophole Controversy Is Getting Louder

George Russell dominated the Japanese Grand Prix but rival teams are screaming foul over what they call an illegal interpretation of the 2026 power regulations. Here is the full story.

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Why Viktor Gyökeres Could Be the World Cup's Breakout Star — If Sweden Qualifies

Viktor Gyökeres has been one of Europe's most devastating strikers this season. If Sweden makes the World Cup, he could be the tournament's biggest name.

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Aston Martin vs Red Bull: The F1 Middle-Order Battle That Is More Interesting Than the Title Fight

While Mercedes dominate at the front, the battle between Aston Martin and Red Bull for the positions behind Russell is producing some of the most entertaining racing of the 2026 season.

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Verstappen's Honest Assessment of Red Bull's 2026 F1 Disaster

Max Verstappen has been unusually candid about Red Bull's struggles with the 2026 F1 regulations. Here is what he said and what it reveals about the team's situation.