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Iran v Australia: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 – live — and more

Iran v Australia: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 – live

  • Matildas lead 3-0 at half-time on the Gold Coast

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It’s obviously going to case a shadow over tonight’s match so, as a reminder, The Guardian is bringing you live updates on the crisis in the Middle East.

“These women are prisoners,” says Cyrus Jones, a human rights activist who will be attending the match. “Iranian security is up on their floor [of the hotel] at night. They can’t leave their rooms. They can’t use the public bathrooms. They’re monitored when they go for breakfast, when they get on the bus. They’re monitored in a way no other players from other teams are.

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Arnold Palmer Invitational 2026 payout, purse: How much does each golfer get?

The PGA Tour keeps on rolling.

This week we have the Arnold Palmer Invitational. A smaller field, but still a chance to make some movement on the Tour's Money List.

Here's a look at the purse and total prize money for the third PGA Tour signature event of 2026, the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Who won the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational?

Russell Henley holds the champions trophy after winning the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament at Bay Hill in Orlando, Florida.

Russell Henley won the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational.

What's the total purse for the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational?

The total purse for the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational is $20 million.

How much money does the winner make at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational

The winner of the Arnold Palmer Invitational receives $4 million, or 20 percent of the total purse.

The field size is 72 players. One, Daniel Bennett, is an amateur, so only 71 players will receive prize money.

Genesis Invitational 2026 prize money payouts

PositionEarnings
1$4,000,000
2$2,200,000
3$1,400,000
4$1,000,000
5$840,000
6$760,000
7$700,000
8$646,000
9$600,000
10$556,000
11$514,000
12$472,000
13$430,000
14$389,000
15$369,000
16$349,000
17$329,000
18$309,000
19$289,000
20$269,000
21$250,000
22$233,000
23$216,000
24$200,000
25$184,000
26$168,000
27$161,000
28$154,000
29$147,000
30$140,000
31$133,000
32$126,000
33$119,000
34$114,000
35$109,000
36$104,000
37$99,000
38$94,000
39$90,000
40$86,000
41$82,000
42$78,000
43$74,000
44$70,000
45$66,000
46$62,000
47$58,000
48$56,000
49$54,000
50$52,000
51$51,000
52$50,000
53$49,000
54$48,000
55$47,000
56$46,000
57$45,000
58$44,000
59$43,000
60$42,000
61$41,000
62$40,000
63$39,000
64$38,000
65$37,000
66$36,000
67$35,000
68$34,000
69$33,000
70$32,000
71$31,000

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Arnold Palmer Invitational 2026: PGA Tour prize money payouts

Midfield priority rules out move to Real Madrid – ‘It would be foolish’

Midfield priority rules out move to Real Madrid – ‘It would be foolish’
Midfield priority rules out move to Real Madrid – ‘It would be foolish’

Real Madrid will look to address the engine room of their side this summer, making a move to improve their midfield two seasons after the arrival of Jude Bellingham, and more crucially, after the exits of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. Los Blancos have struggled to adapt without their long-time controllers in the middle of the pitch, but it seems that the insistence on Eduardo Camavinga and Fede Valverde as partners for Aurelien Tchouameni has ended.

Reportedly, Xabi Alonso had requested an addition in the middle of the pitch last summer, as had Carlo Ancelotti the year before. Real Madrid were confident they could make it work with their current options, but after watching three managers, including Alvaro Arbeloa, unable to find the solution, it seems they will act this summer.

Vitinha rules out Real Madrid move

The dream signing in the position as it has been termed, is Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha. Although there was an acknowledgement that any deal would be complicated, the Portugal international remained top of their shortlist. However he has now ruled out a move to the Spanish capital.

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“It would be foolish to leave. I don’t think it would be the best thing for me. I feel great here at PSG! I feel like people really appreciate me, and I’ve earned that affection. I love being here; my family does too. The group is fantastic, and the coach is incredible,” he told Canal 11, as quoted by Diario AS.

Real Madrid’s alternatives for midfield

That would appear to rule out any pursuit of Vitinha, as the first step would have been him pushing for a move. Other names mentioned are Kees Smit, whose price tag is a concern at the Bernabeu, or Adam Wharton, for whom interest appears to have faded. The economic alternative is Chema Andres, who left Castilla last summer, but has impressed at Stuttgart in the Bundesliga.

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