British tennis player Jack Draper will return to competitive play at the Eastbourne tournament after over two months away due to injury. He will work with his new coach, former world number one Andy Murray, aiming to rebuild his fitness before Wimbledon begins on June 29.
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Jack Draper has not competed since early April because of a knee injury.
Draper is ranked 113th in the world after playing only 11 matches in the past year.
Andy Murray became Draper’s coach last month and will support him during the grass-court season.
Draper previously reached the top 5 in the world and made a Grand Slam semifinal but has had ongoing injury problems.
Eastbourne will be Draper’s first tournament with Murray as his coach.
Murray said his main goal is to help Draper regain confidence and consistency in matches.
Emma Raducanu, Britain’s women’s number one, chose not to play at Eastbourne to focus on Wimbledon practice.
Several British players received wildcards to compete in Eastbourne, which hosts both ATP and WTA events.
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Golfer Bryson DeChambeau used two new TaylorMade drivers at the U.S. Open to test equipment that could help him hit the ball over 200 mph. TaylorMade explained that the new driver face is made with carbon to improve speed and accuracy for such fast swings.
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Bryson DeChambeau brought two new TaylorMade Qi4D 200+ drivers to the 2024 U.S. Open.
These drivers were recently approved by the USGA (the golf rules body) for use in tournaments.
TaylorMade said the carbon face of the driver is specially designed to handle very high ball speeds (over 200 mph).
The company emphasized that the carbon material allows very precise shaping that other materials can’t match.
DeChambeau used the new driver to hit a 427-yard shot during the first round.
After the first round, DeChambeau was six shots behind the leader with an even-par score of 70.
In the second round, his performance dropped, and he was five strokes over par, two shots from missing the cut.
Both DeChambeau and TaylorMade had not commented on the club change until the company released a statement during the tournament.
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More than a million people gathered in Lower Manhattan to celebrate the New York Knicks winning the championship. The parade took place on the famous "Canyon of Heroes" street, marking a major event for the city and the team.
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The celebration was held in Lower Manhattan.
Over one million people attended the Knicks championship parade.
The parade route included the "Canyon of Heroes," known for large victory celebrations.
The New York Knicks won the championship in 2026.
Lara Spencer reported the top moments from the parade.
This event was a significant celebration for both the team and New York City.
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Spain soccer player Lamine Yamal said he feels ready to play in the upcoming match against Saudi Arabia. However, he also said he is not yet ready to play the entire 90 minutes of the game.
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Lamine Yamal is a forward player for Spain's national soccer team.
He said he is ready to play in the match against Saudi Arabia.
The match is scheduled for Sunday.
Yamal mentioned he cannot yet play a full game of 90 minutes.
This suggests he may only play part of the match this time.
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Despite heavy rain, fans at Scotland’s TRNSMT music festival gathered to watch Scotland’s World Cup match against Morocco on big screens. The festival became a fan zone, and many other venues across Scotland also showed the game to supporters.
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Scotland’s World Cup match against Morocco was shown at the TRNSMT festival in Glasgow on large screens.
The match was important: a win would guarantee Scotland’s progress from the group stage, and a draw would almost secure a spot in the last 32.
The festival’s organizers got special permission to show the match late at night despite concerns from local residents.
Fans wore ponchos and used flags to stay dry during rainfall but stayed positive and enthusiastic.
The festival’s music acts included Richard Ashcroft, Wolf Alice, Nile Rodgers, and the Beta Band.
Cammy Barnes performed "Flower of Scotland" on the bagpipes just before the match started.
Other fan zones and venues across Scotland also showed the match, including the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, LiveHouse in Dundee, and Beach Ballroom in Aberdeen.
Moroccan Scots were also excited about the game, hoping both teams advance in the World Cup.
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Germany and Ivory Coast will play a World Cup 2026 Group E match in Toronto on Saturday. Both teams won their first games, and a win for either could secure a place in the knockout round.
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The match takes place in Toronto Stadium, Canada, at 4pm local time on Saturday.
Germany won their opening game 7-1 against Curacao.
Ivory Coast won their first match 1-0 against Ecuador with a late goal.
Germany aims to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 2014.
Ivory Coast can reach the knockout stage for the first time if they beat Germany.
A win by Germany could secure first or second place in Group E, depending on other results.
Ecuador and Curacao also remain in the group stage contest, which could lead to tiebreakers.
Key players mentioned include Kai Havertz for Germany and Amad Diallo for Ivory Coast.
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Golfer Keith Mitchell had a very up-and-down first round at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Golf Club. After starting poorly with several bogeys, he made a strong comeback on the front nine, setting a new U.S. Open record with a score of 29.
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Keith Mitchell started his round with a double bogey and a bogey on the first two holes.
He was six-over par after the back nine, with four bogeys, one double bogey, and two pars.
Mitchell scored four birdies and an eagle on the front nine.
His front nine score of 29 set a new U.S. Open record at Shinnecock Hills.
He is the first golfer in U.S. Open history to score 40 or worse on one nine and under 30 on the other in the same round.
Mitchell ended the day six shots behind the leader.
The U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills has a 126-year history.
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Pat Holmes, a former professional football player and two-time All-Star with the Houston Oilers, died at age 85. He played eight years in professional football, including time in both the Canadian Football League and the American Football League/NFL.
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Pat Holmes played college football at Texas Tech.
He started his pro career with the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League from 1962 to 1965.
Holmes joined the Houston Oilers in 1966 and played there for seven seasons.
He was selected twice as an AFL All-Star, in 1967 and 1968.
Holmes played his last professional season in 1973 with the Kansas City Chiefs.
He recorded 30 sacks over his career and had one interception in 1973.
After retiring, Holmes owned a printing business in Houston.
He is survived by his wife, three children, nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
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Golfer Joaquin Niemann received a two-stroke penalty at the U.S. Open after reportedly throwing his club about 50 yards and showing frustration when a request for relief was denied. He had a tough first round with a score of 78 but is trying to improve his standing in the second round.
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Joaquin Niemann was given a two-stroke penalty during the first round of the U.S. Open.
The penalty came after he allegedly threw his golf club roughly 50 yards.
Niemann had asked for relief from fire ants near his ball, but the request was denied.
After the denial, he kicked the flag marking his ball, kicked the grass, and threw his club.
The U.S. Open code of conduct allows for a two-stroke penalty or disqualification for serious misconduct.
Niemann scored a 78 in the first round, putting him behind the cut line.
In the second round, he made five birdies in the first nine holes and improved his score.
No video of the incident has been shared on social media yet.
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Golf player Joaquin Niemann was given a two-stroke penalty at the U.S. Open for throwing his club on the sixth hole during the first round. He also hit multiple shots out of bounds and finished the round with a high score.
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Joaquin Niemann plays for LIV Golf.
He received a two-stroke penalty for throwing a club, which the United States Golf Association (USGA) called "serious misconduct."
The incident happened on the par-4 sixth hole at Shinnecock Hills during Round 1.
Niemann hit two shots out of bounds before his fifth shot landed in play.
He hit his sixth shot just before play was suspended due to darkness.
The USGA Rule 1.2b allows penalties for behavior that goes against the spirit of golf.
Niemann finished the round with a score of 78, which is eight strokes over par.
His score placed him far from the cut line, meaning he did not qualify to continue in the tournament.
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Canada won a major World Cup soccer match 6-0 against Qatar, marking a historic victory for the Canadian team. Jesse Marsch, the American coach of Canada’s team, emphasized the importance of the win as a defining moment for Canadian soccer, despite a serious injury to player Ismaël Koné during the game.
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Canada beat Qatar 6-0 in a World Cup match, their first win in this tournament.
The match included a hat-trick by Jonathan David, who scored three goals.
Jesse Marsch is the coach of the Canadian men’s soccer team.
Ismaël Koné suffered a broken leg during the game, ending his World Cup.
Canada’s victory is the biggest ever by a team from the Concacaf region (North and Central America and the Caribbean) in the World Cup.
The match saw two red cards and intense emotions on and off the field.
Alphonso Davies, the team captain, was available but did not play in this game as he is recovering.
Nathan Saliba will replace the injured Koné in the lineup going forward.
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Wyndham Clark scored 6 under par with a 64 on Thursday and 1 under par with a 69 on Friday. His total of 10 under par after two rounds set a new scoring record for the first 36 holes at the U.S. Open held at Shinnecock Hills.
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Wyndham Clark played the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills.
He scored 64 shots on Thursday and 69 shots on Friday.
His combined score after two rounds was 10 under par.
This total broke the previous 36-hole scoring record for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock.
The record is for the lowest total strokes over the first two rounds of the tournament.
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French tennis player Corentin Moutet was fined $40,000 for swearing seven times during a live BBC interview at the Queen’s tennis tournament. He lost almost all his prize money from the event but has appealed the fine.
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Moutet swore seven times during an on-court interview after winning his first match at the Queen’s Club tournament.
The ATP Tour gave him the maximum fine of $40,000 for unsportsmanlike behavior.
He earned about £32,800 for reaching the second round but will lose most of it due to the fine.
Moutet apologized on Instagram, saying he was "just joking" and hoped no one was offended.
The interview was cut short after repeated swearing, and the presenter also apologized on air.
Moutet has a history of fines and penalties for bad behavior, including being disqualified from a 2022 tournament and losing support from the French Tennis Federation.
He is currently ranked number 36 in the world.
Moutet lost his second-round match to Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
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Millions of people gathered in New York City to celebrate the New York Knicks winning the NBA Championship. The parade attracted around two million fans who came to honor the team's big victory.
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The New York Knicks won the NBA Championship.
About two million people attended the celebration parade in New York City.
Fans came from many places to see the team and celebrate their success.
The event was covered by CBS News with reports and highlights.
The parade marked an important moment for the Knicks and their supporters.
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Cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup games are seeing different levels of demand for short-term rental bookings like Airbnb. Some places like Kansas City and Dallas have large increases in bookings, while others such as New York have less interest than expected.
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Kansas City has the biggest rise in rental bookings, with a 49% average increase compared to last year.
Dallas and Fort Worth in Texas saw booking rises of 27% and 45%, respectively.
Miami experienced a 40% jump in rental bookings for the World Cup.
New York’s short-term rental bookings decreased by nearly 5%, despite hosting games.
Hotel officials in New York expect to lose over $100 million in room revenue during the event.
Airbnb reported its largest booking surge related to the World Cup, forecasting many more guests compared to past major events.
Last-minute bookings are common as fans wait to see which teams advance.
Some matches have had empty seats, possibly due to high ticket prices and the larger tournament format of 48 teams.
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Millions of people gathered in New York City to celebrate the Knicks winning the NBA championship. The celebration included a parade attended by fans, famous people, and former Knicks players.
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The New York Police Department estimated about 2 million people attended the parade.
The parade was held to celebrate the Knicks' NBA title win.
Celebrities took part in the celebration.
Former Knicks players, called Knicks legends, also joined the event.
The parade took place in New York City.
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The Detroit Pistons may become part of a three-team trade involving Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat. The proposed trade would send Miami's Tyler Herro to Detroit and move Giannis to Miami, though details about what Detroit would give up are unclear.
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The Detroit Pistons could join a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons might be involved in a three-team deal with the Bucks.
Tyler Herro from Miami would be traded to Detroit as part of the deal.
Giannis Antetokounmpo would go from Milwaukee to Miami in the rumored trade.
The Pistons failed to advance past the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals recently.
Tyler Herro averaged 20.5 points per game but played only 33 games last season due to injury.
Herro had a minor foot procedure expected not to affect his training.
The Bucks appear to be preparing for a major team rebuild.
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John Meredith III, a top-rated high school football player and the number one cornerback in the 2027 recruiting class according to ESPN, has decided to join the University of Texas football team.
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John Meredith III is a five-star football recruit.
He is ranked as the best cornerback in the 2027 class by ESPN.
Meredith officially committed to play for Texas.
This announcement affects college football recruiting and team rosters.
Cornerback is a defensive position in football focused on covering receivers.
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Azzi Fudd, who was the first pick in the WNBA draft in April, will play in Project B during the offseason. She shared this news on her social media account on Friday.
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Azzi Fudd is a rookie in the WNBA this year.
She was selected as the first overall pick in the draft held in April.
Fudd announced her participation in Project B for the offseason.
The announcement was made on her social media platforms.
Project B involves traveling and playing basketball internationally.
This will take place during the WNBA offseason period.
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England’s soccer star Harry Kane scored two goals to help his team win their opening World Cup match against Croatia in Texas. Kane shared that he is a fan of the NFL’s New England Patriots and praised Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is recovering from an injury.
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Harry Kane scored twice in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia in the World Cup.
The match took place at Dallas Stadium, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
Kane visited the Kansas City Royals baseball team and answered questions about American football.
Kane supports the New England Patriots and has been a fan since following quarterback Tom Brady.
Kane praised Patrick Mahomes, calling him one of the best quarterbacks and hopes Mahomes recovers well from last year’s injury.
Kane set a World Cup record with five penalty goals, more than any other player including Lionel Messi.
His next World Cup game will be against Ghana at Gillette Stadium, the Patriots’ home field.
The World Cup game venues are named differently due to temporary advertising rules.
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