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Roberto Carlos, 52, was hospitalised in Brazil after a test found a heart problem; catheter surgery took about three hours due to complications and is reported successful.
Jamie Carragher says Arsenal should rethink their striker choice
Jamie Carragher suggested Arsenal should stop starting Viktor Gyokeres after a match in which he struggled to influence the game. Gabriel Jesus came on as a substitute and scored shortly after entering.
USA Basketball players name Breanna Stewart the poll‑era G‑O‑A‑T
At a USA Basketball camp, players and coaches picked Breanna Stewart as the poll-era G‑O‑A‑T, noting her four UConn national titles, multiple MOPs and wider influence.
NFL fourth‑down changes are making punts much less common this season
Punts are becoming rarer in the NFL as new kickoff rules and stronger kickers have shifted some drives toward long field goals and fourth‑down tries. Teams are using more analytics and taking more chances on fourth down.
Richie Murphy says Ulster Rugby is 'getting slow' but needs no radical overhaul
Richie Murphy accepts the game is “getting slow” and wants more ball-in-play, but says rugby does not require a complete transformation; teams should adapt to current laws.
Mikel Arteta says sacrifices and commitment are paying off
Arteta says Arsenal’s sacrifices are paying off after a 4-1 home win over Aston Villa; the Gunners will start 2026 top of the Premier League and face Bournemouth next.
