Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth are among the featured groups for Thursday's first round action

Republic of Ireland Under-21s striker Adrien Thibaut has signed a new two-year contract with Crewe Alexandra.His new agreement includes an option for a further 12 months.The forward started out at Cobh Ramblers in the League of Ireland in 2022 and Crewe then spotted him playing for Bradford Park Avenue in the Northern Premier League East Division following an unsuccessful spell at Macclesfield Town.Thibaut scored on his Alex debut against Liverpool Under-21s in the Vertu Trophy in August 2024 and he claimed two goals in his first season in League Two.He scored four goals on loan for Southport in the National League North between October and December last year as well as four for Crewe.Thibaut, 21, has clocked up 49 first-team appearances for Alex, scoring six goals and recording four assists.

Mexico have added a third kit to their impressively stylish World Cup wardrobe.

Australian sprinting sensation Gout Gout has teamed up with Olympic 200-metre champion Noah Lyles to form a cheat code partnership.

Luis Suarez will not be given a Uruguay swansong at the World Cup this summer after reportedly being omitted from their provisional 55-man list.

Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernandez has turned fiction into reality after signing for American second-tier club El Paso Locomotive following a two-month trial.The 35-year-old Mexican actor became a cult hero around the world for his portrayal of the endlessly enthusiastic Dani Rojas in Ted Lasso, where his character famously declared: "Football is life."Now Fernandez is preparing to test that philosophy in professional football.El Paso, who compete in the USL Championship, confirmed that Fernandez has earned a contract after impressing coaching staff during an extended trial period.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayFor Fernandez, the move represents the fulfilment of a dream he has harboured since childhood.Before his acting career took off, he played youth football in his hometown of Guadalajara and hoped to pursue the sport professionally.Those ambitions were interrupted when he suffered a serious knee injury at the age of 15.Fernandez later moved to London to study and build an acting career.His breakthrough came when he was cast in Ted Lasso, the award-winning Apple TV+ comedy starring Jason Sudeikis as an American coach unexpectedly hired to manage English club AFC Richmond.Fernandez appeared in three seasons between 2020 and 2023, with Rojas becoming one of the show's most beloved characters.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Adam Peaty to compete at Commonwealth Games under new name following Holly Ramsay weddingMiddlesbrough boss fights back tears as he blasts 'disgraceful' Southampton after play-off heartbreakBarcelona release statement after Real Madrid president accuses rivals of 'biggest scandal in football'Away from Ted Lasso, Fernandez has also appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home and Acapulco.Yet throughout his success in Hollywood, his desire to return to football never disappeared.Earlier this year he trained with the reserve side of Chicago Fire before earning his opportunity with El Paso."Football has always been a huge part of my life and identity, and no matter where life has taken me, the dream of competing professionally never truly left my heart," Fernandez said."I'm incredibly grateful to El Paso Locomotive - the club, coaches, staff, and especially my team-mates - for opening the doors and giving me the opportunity to compete from day one."He added: "This journey back to professional soccer is about believing in yourself, taking risks, and continuing to chase your dreams no matter how unexpected the path may be."Maybe I'm just a crazy man with crazy dreams... so being here with the 'Locos' actually makes perfect sense."Head coach Junior Gonzalez believes Fernandez can make a genuine contribution on the pitch."Cristo is a great addition to our roster, adding another attacking threat to our forward line," he said.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of "more waves" of Russian drone attacks on Wednesday.

Die Spekulationen um Manuel Neuers Rckkehr in die Fuball-Nationalmannschaft nehmen kein Ende. Vier Wochen vor WM-Beginn soll laut BR-Informationen sein Name auf der vorlufigen Kaderliste stehen.[mehr]

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According to a new report from Intel Market Research, the global Tandem-Charge (Anti-Armor) RPG Warhead market was valued at USD 0.94 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.42 billion by 2034, growing at a robust CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period (2025–2034). This growth is propelled by rising geopolitical tensions, ongoing armed forces modernization programs, and sustained...