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Anthony Edwards from the Minnesota Timberwolves missed starting in a recent game because he needed to use the restroom. Despite the delay, he played 23 minutes, scored 17 points, and contributed to the team's victory against the Dallas Mavericks. The Timberwolves are currently in a close race for the NBA playoffs.
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Anthony Edwards, 24, plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Edwards did not start the game on time because he was in the restroom.
He entered the game one minute into the first quarter.
Edwards scored 17 points, made four assists, and got two rebounds in the game.
The Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 124-94.
Edwards had been out of play since March 15 due to a knee issue.
Minnesota is the fifth seed in the Western Conference standings.
The Timberwolves are in a tight competition for the playoffs, with the Houston Rockets close behind.
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Golfer Tommy Fleetwood announced Blackstone as his new sponsor just before the Masters tournament. Fleetwood, who had been without a sponsor for three months, will represent Blackstone as their first global brand ambassador.
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Tommy Fleetwood announced Blackstone as his new sponsor.
The announcement came just over a week before the Masters tournament.
Fleetwood had been without a sponsor for about three months.
Blackstone is an investment management company.
Fleetwood is Blackstone's first global brand ambassador.
Some fans expressed mixed feelings about his choice of sponsor and logo.
Fleetwood is expected to debut the new sponsor look at the Valero Texas Open.
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Wrestler Cody Rhodes discussed potential new talent in WWE, highlighting Kit Wilson as a promising star. Rhodes praised Wilson for his drive and recent singles success, despite a recent loss. Rhodes also mentioned Logan Paul as a surprisingly strong opponent in the wrestling ring.
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Cody Rhodes named Kit Wilson as WWE's next potential breakout star.
Kit Wilson is gaining attention with his solo performances while his partner is recovering from an injury.
Wilson recently lost a match on WWE's SmackDown but has remained visible to fans.
Cody Rhodes mentioned Logan Paul as a strong opponent in physical terms.
Rhodes is preparing for a WrestleMania 42 main event against Randy Orton.
The WrestleMania event will take place on April 18 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Pittsburgh Penguins player Sidney Crosby reached a historic milestone by becoming the eighth player in NHL history to achieve 1,100 assists. Crosby's two assists during a game against the New York Islanders helped his team secure a significant win and advance in the playoff standings.
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Crosby is the third-fastest player to reach the 1,100 assist mark in NHL history.
The Penguins won against the New York Islanders with a score of 8-3.
Pittsburgh Penguins are now in the No. 2 seed in the Metropolitan division.
The Penguins have 90 points, one point more than the New York Islanders, with a game still in hand.
Crosby is chasing Joe Thornton's seventh place on the all-time assists list and could soon pass Steve Yzerman on the all-time scoring list.
Crosby needs 4 more points in eight remaining games for a 21st consecutive point-per-game season.
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England's women's football manager, Sarina Wiegman, has added 17-year-old Erica Meg Parkinson to the team for upcoming World Cup qualifying matches. Although not expecting her to start, Wiegman wants to see how Parkinson adapts to playing at a higher level.
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Sarina Wiegman, England's manager, selected a 23-player squad for World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland.
Erica Meg Parkinson, aged 17, has been chosen despite being relatively unknown and plays for Valadares Gaia in Portugal.
Parkinson has played for England's youth teams, including the Under-23s, and has 44 youth caps.
Parkinson was born in Singapore to an English father and a Japanese mother, making her eligible to play for several countries.
Injuries to other players, Ella Toone and Grace Clinton, allowed Parkinson to join the team.
Wiegman does not expect Parkinson to start but wants her to gain experience and adapt to the senior team's level.
Parkinson is known for her technical skills, playing as an attacking midfielder.
Wiegman highlights the importance of giving new players like Parkinson opportunities to grow and learn.
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Tottenham is close to hiring Roberto de Zerbi as their head coach to help the team avoid relegation. De Zerbi, previously successful with Brighton and Marseille, would have seven games to improve Tottenham's current standing near the bottom of the Premier League. His first game, if appointed, will be against Sunderland on April 12.
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Tottenham is in 17th place in the Premier League, one point above the relegation zone.
Roberto de Zerbi is expected to be appointed as Tottenham's new head coach.
De Zerbi previously managed Brighton, where he achieved European qualification.
His tenure at Marseille saw the team finish second in France's Ligue 1.
De Zerbi's potential first match with Tottenham would be against Sunderland on April 12.
Tottenham's remaining matches include games against Brighton, Leeds, Everton, Wolves, Aston Villa, and Chelsea.
The club is on its third head coach this season.
De Zerbi is known for his strong football philosophy and uncompromising style.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a new rule starting from the 2028 LA Games, stating that only biological females can compete in women's sports at the Olympics. This change follows debates about fairness and competitive advantage regarding transgender and DSD (Differences in Sex Development) athletes.
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The IOC decided that only biological females can compete in women's events at the Olympics starting in 2028.
This decision follows previous guidelines allowing individual sports to set their own rules on gender eligibility.
The IOC cited ethical, human rights, legal, scientific, and medical developments for the decision.
A study showed a significant performance advantage for biological males in sports requiring strength, power, or endurance.
The policy change comes after controversies and actions by other sports bodies to restrict transgender participation in women's events.
The new eligibility will involve SRY gene screening, detecting the presence of a Y chromosome.
The decision mirrors similar rules introduced by sports like swimming, cycling, and athletics.
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Fakhar Zaman, a Pakistani cricketer, received a two-game suspension from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for ball tampering. The Pakistan Cricket Board found him guilty after video evidence showed him altering the ball during a match.
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Fakhar Zaman, an international cricket player, was banned for two PSL matches.
The ban is due to ball tampering, which is altering the condition of the cricket ball.
The incident happened during a match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings.
Video footage was used as evidence against Zaman.
Match referee Roshan Mahanama presided over the disciplinary hearing.
Lahore Qalandars received a penalty of five runs during the match.
The PSL is being held at limited venues due to fuel supply issues from the Iran war.
Shaheen Shah Afridi, captain of Lahore Qalandars, was fined for breaking security protocols.
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Braylon Mullins hit a game-winning three-pointer for UConn, leading them to a 73-72 victory over Duke in a basketball tournament. Bob Hurley Sr., a legendary high school basketball coach, attended the game to support his son, UConn coach Danny Hurley. Hurley Sr. shared his reactions to the dramatic game on a radio show.
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Braylon Mullins scored a decisive three-point shot for UConn.
UConn won 73-72 against Duke, advancing them in the tournament.
Bob Hurley Sr., a famous high school basketball coach, watched the game.
Hurley Sr. attended to support his son, Danny Hurley, the UConn coach.
Hurley Sr. discussed the game's ending during a radio interview.
In the final seconds, UConn was trailing before Mullins' shot.
Mullins' shot was unexpected and shocked both Duke and fans.
Hurley Sr. believed UConn could win even if the game went to overtime.
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The New York Yankees' manager, Aaron Boone, noted significant improvement in Ben Rice's defensive skills at first base. Rice, who was primarily a catcher, transitioned to first base last year and has been working hard to adapt to the new position.
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Ben Rice is a player for the New York Yankees.
He became a full-time major league player last year.
Rice originally played as a catcher and is now adjusting to first base.
Last season, Rice showed strong performance in hitting, especially against right-handed pitchers.
He has been improving his defense at first base, including making good catches on difficult throws.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone highlighted Rice's progress in defense.
There are still questions about whether Rice will return to catching or how he will perform against left-handed pitchers.
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England's national women's soccer team manager, Sarina Wiegman, has chosen 17-year-old Erica Meg Parkinson for the team's upcoming World Cup qualifying matches. Parkinson will play in senior matches against Spain and Iceland for the first time.
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Sarina Wiegman is the manager of England's national women's soccer team.
Erica Meg Parkinson is 17 years old and plays as a midfielder.
Parkinson received her first call-up for the senior national team.
The matches are World Cup qualifiers.
England will play against Spain and Iceland.
This is Parkinson's debut in senior international matches.
The announcement was made 24 minutes before the article was published.
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LeBron James' sons, Bronny and Bryce, had significant achievements in basketball. Bronny played well with the G League's South Bay Lakers, while Bryce's team, the Arizona Wildcats, advanced to the NCAA Tournament's Final Four. LeBron, a basketball star himself, was excited to watch his sons succeed in their games.
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Bronny James scored 26 points and had seven rebounds in a G League game.
Bryce James' team, the Arizona Wildcats, reached the NCAA Tournament Final Four.
Both sons played significant games around the same time, which LeBron and his wife watched simultaneously.
LeBron expressed pride in his sons' achievements, highlighting Bronny's improvement and Bryce's college experience.
The South Bay Lakers clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
LeBron himself achieved a triple-double in a recent NBA game, with the Lakers winning.
The Los Angeles Lakers are close to securing a playoff spot.
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Caster Semenya, a double Olympic champion, plans to oppose a new International Olympic Committee (IOC) policy that introduces gender testing for female athletes. The policy, which affects athletes with Differences of Sexual Development (DSD), is intended to ensure fairness in sports but has been controversial. Semenya argues that the policy undermines women's rights and challenges the idea that DSD gives athletes an advantage.
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Caster Semenya is a double Olympic champion from South Africa.
The IOC has introduced a new gender testing policy for female athletes.
The policy affects athletes with Differences of Sexual Development (DSD).
Semenya has been part of previous legal disputes over her right to compete.
DSD conditions involve genes, hormones, and reproductive organs.
The new test involves analyzing saliva for the SRY gene.
Semenya believes this policy undermines women's rights.
She criticizes IOC President Kirsty Coventry for insufficient consultation.
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An investigation found that Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer died after crashing during the Road World Championships in Zurich and was not found for 82 minutes. The crash happened in wet conditions and went unnoticed due to limited visibility and lack of live tracking at the event. There was no criminal conduct or negligence found by event organizers.
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Muriel Furrer, an 18-year-old cyclist from Switzerland, died after a crash during the junior road race.
The incident occurred in Zurich during the 2024 Road World Championships.
Furrer crashed into a wooded area and went undiscovered for over an hour.
The crash was not seen by marshals, officials, or spectators.
Emergency responders arrived quickly once she was found, but she later died from a head injury.
The event did not use live tracking or radio communication, unlike other races such as the Tour de France.
The UCI, the world cycling governing body, introduced GPS trackers for the 2025 Championships.
The CPA, a cyclists' union, advocated for using GPS to enhance rider safety.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) fined cricketer Naseem Shah for a social media post criticizing Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Shah deleted the post, apologized, and blamed his management team. He received the largest financial penalty in Pakistan cricket history.
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Naseem Shah was fined 20 million Pakistani rupees ($71,488) by PCB.
The fine was due to a social media post critical of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
Shah's post questioned Nawaz's presence at the Pakistan Super League opening match.
Shah deleted the post and claimed his account was hacked.
Shah apologized and took responsibility for the post, saying it was made by his management team.
PCB announced his social media adviser was terminated and blacklisted from working with PCB players.
The PCB is led by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
Shah was disciplined after appearing before a committee and offering an unconditional apology.
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Newcastle United's CEO, David Hopkinson, stated that the club is not currently considering replacing head coach Eddie Howe, despite recent disappointing performances. The team remains focused on finishing the current season strongly and planning for various future scenarios in the transfer market. Newcastle has also reported a financial profit, partly due to the sale of land.
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Newcastle United's CEO, David Hopkinson, confirmed that the club is not planning to change head coach Eddie Howe at this time.
This season, Newcastle reached the last 16 of the Champions League and the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Newcastle recently suffered a 7-2 loss to Barcelona and a 2-1 defeat to Sunderland.
The club is currently 12th in the Premier League.
Eddie Howe led Newcastle to Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025 and won the EFL Cup last season.
Newcastle is planning for different outcomes in the transfer market and expects a busy summer.
The club made a profit of £34.7 million after tax in the recent financial year, partly due to the sale of land at their stadium.
Newcastle aims to manage future player sales strategically and on the club's terms.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met with FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino at the National Palace. They discussed plans for Mexico co-hosting the 2026 World Cup with the United States and Canada.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met with FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino.
The meeting was held at the National Palace in Mexico.
Mexico will co-host the 2026 World Cup.
The other co-hosting countries for the 2026 World Cup are the United States and Canada.
The visit focused on preparations for the upcoming World Cup.
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Arsenal FC has 11 players who have pulled out from international games due to injuries. The team's management may be trying to protect players as they compete in major tournaments. Arsenal is close to winning the Premier League and is also in the Champions League and FA Cup competitions.
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Eleven Arsenal players have withdrawn from playing for their national teams due to injuries.
The players withdrawing include key figures like William Saliba, Gabriel, Eberechi Eze, and Martin Odegaard.
Arsenal is currently leading the Premier League by nine points with seven games left.
The team also competes in the Champions League quarter-finals and FA Cup.
England manager Thomas Tuchel trusts the honesty of players like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka in reporting injuries.
FIFA rules require players report for international duty, but national teams can verify injuries.
Arsenal has faced injuries during international breaks previously this season.
Some managers, like Sir Alex Ferguson, have criticized international friendlies as unnecessary.
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Ghana has decided to let go of its football head coach, Otto Addo, just 72 days before the start of the FIFA World Cup. The Ghana Football Association announced this decision after the team lost a friendly match to Germany.
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Otto Addo is no longer the head coach of Ghana's senior men's football team.
The announcement came 72 days before the FIFA World Cup begins.
Ghana recently lost a friendly match against Germany, marking their fifth consecutive defeat in such matches.
Otto Addo was initially appointed as coach in March 2024 for his second stint.
Ghana qualified for the upcoming World Cup in North America, set to start against Panama on June 17.
Ghana was placed in Group L with Croatia and England for the World Cup.
They failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The decision to part ways with Addo was made on March 30, 2026, in Stuttgart.
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The Canadian Premier League (CPL) is testing a new "daylight" offside rule in its eighth season of play. This rule requires a clear gap between the attacker and the second-to-last defender, a change that could favor attackers. The league's decision to trial this rule is part of its effort to innovate and increase engagement with the sport.
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The CPL will trial a "daylight" offside rule requiring a clear gap between the attacker and defender.
Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s chief of global football development, supports this rule.
The rule is seen as potentially giving attackers an advantage in matches.
CPL aims to be innovative and contribute to global football discussions.
The league sees this change as an opportunity to gain visibility and debate in world football.
The CPL is growing, with Quebec's Supra du Quebec joining in 2026.
Canada will co-host the men's World Cup with the USA and Mexico.
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