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• The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins this week, marking the largest tournament in history with a record 48 teams competing. • A total of 104 matches will be hosted across three North American countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. • This event highlights the global scale of soccer, as it is the most-watched sporting event worldwide and provides national teams a premier competitive stage.

• The 2026 global sports calendar features a dense schedule of high-profile international competitions across tennis, golf, and American football. • Key events include the Roland-Garros tennis grand slam in Paris from May 24 to June 7, and the US Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club from June 4 to 7. • Other notable fixtures include the PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, taking place between June 1 and 7.

• Donald Trump is preparing for a busy summer schedule involving several high-profile sporting events, including the NBA Finals and UFC Freedom 250. • The schedule culminates with the start of the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. • These events highlight Trump's continued close associations with major sports leagues and global tournaments.

• Montreal is preparing for a high-profile sports calendar in 2026, featuring major teams like the Canadiens, Alouettes, and CF Montréal. • A centerpiece of the city's athletic schedule is the National Bank Open presented by Rogers, a prestigious tennis tournament held simultaneously in Montréal and Toronto. • The event is a significant draw for the city's passionate fan base, with historical attendance figures surpassing 200,000 spectators.

Bosses believe having single booking process will drive up ticket sales for all festivals to offset funding squeezeThe Edinburgh festivals hope to launch a single box office for all the city’s 11 festivals to make it simpler to buy tickets and profit from the “lake” of customer data they hold.Festival directors hope a universal box office will allow them to increase ticket sales and attract a wealthy corporate sponsor, such as Mastercard, to offset deep cuts in public funding they expect to see in coming years. Continue reading...

• The U.S. FDA has approved ensitrelvir (Xocova), an oral antiviral developed by Shionogi, for the post-exposure prevention of COVID-19. • The medication is authorized for use in individuals aged 12 years and older who have been exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. • This approval is significant as Xocova becomes the first and only oral medication specifically authorized to reduce the risk of infection after a known exposure.

• The FDA has approved Shionogi’s Xocova (ensitrelvir) as the first oral therapy designed to prevent Covid-19 after a person has been exposed to the virus. • The approval follows the Scorpio-Pep trial involving 2,387 participants aged 12 and older who were asymptomatic but had been exposed to a symptomatic household member. • The drug works by inhibiting viral replication, offering a critical new preventative tool for those who initiate treatment within 72 hours of their contact's symptom onset.