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'If Any Team Can Do It, It's Us': Raphinha Predicts Comeback For Barcelona In Copa del Rey

  • Raphinha insists Barcelona can pull off a dramatic comeback at Camp Nou after the 4-0 first-leg loss to Atlético in the Copa del Rey.
  • He credits Hansi Flick for a close-knit, family-like dressing room and embraces his role as one of the team's leaders.
  • After missing 13 games with muscle issues, Raphinha says he's mentally and physically close to his best again.

Gianni Infantino Voices 'Full Confidence' In Mexico Amid Security Concerns

  • FIFA chief Gianni Infantino reaffirmed full confidence in Mexico and President Claudia Sheinbaum, keeping the country firmly confirmed as a 2026 World Cup host despite security concerns.
  • FIFA says the schedule won’t change: next month’s World Cup playoff matches in Mexico and the reopening of the iconic Estadio Azteca will proceed as planned.
  • Sheinbaum vowed “every single guarantee” for fan safety, and FIFA stressed Mexico will play a central role when the tournament kicks off June 11 in Mexico City.

Al-Nassr Makes It 9 Wins In A Row As Ronaldo's Side Stays Top of the League

  • Cristiano Ronaldo scored from the spot (his 965th career goal) and set up another — still chasing the 1,000-goal milestone.
  • Al-Nassr thumped Al-Najma 5-0 to regain top spot, marking their ninth consecutive league win.
  • Title race is heating up with 11 matches left — Al-Hilal’s slips and Ivan Toney’s Al-Ahli keep the run-in interesting.

2026 NFL Draft: Former Cal OC Reveals Traits That Set Up Fernando Mendoza for Success

  • Fernando Mendoza rose from a scout‑team, redshirt freshman at Cal to Heisman winner and national champion — now widely projected as the No. 1 pick.
  • Coaches praise his obsessive work ethic and attention to detail: late film study, mastering protections and every defender’s tendencies.
  • He’s also notable for genuine, servant leadership — encouraging teammates, taking linemen to dinner and building trust across the program.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures wobble after Nvidia's big earnings, forecast beats

  • US futures slipped modestly as investors parsed Nvidia’s quarterly update after a solid regular session that lifted major indexes.
  • Nvidia beat Q4 estimates but lost after-hours gains; Salesforce dropped about 5% and is down roughly 28% year-to-date amid AI-related selling.
  • Tech stocks led the rebound, and markets are eyeing weekly jobless claims, Friday’s PPI and more earnings from Warner Bros. Discovery, Dell and CoreWeave.

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