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Magic Johnson criticized San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson for not resting star player Victor Wembanyama during a key moment in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, which the Spurs lost 107-106 to the New York Knicks. He said Wembanyama was tired late in the game and that benching him for a few minutes could have helped the team finish stronger.
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The Spurs lost Game 4 of the NBA Finals to the Knicks by one point (107-106).
Magic Johnson said the Spurs did not play badly overall but failed to execute well in the fourth quarter.
Johnson criticized Spurs coach Mitch Johnson for not benching Victor Wembanyama near the end of the third quarter when the Spurs were up by 20 points.
Magic said Wembanyama should have rested for three or four minutes to regain energy.
Wembanyama showed signs of tiredness late in the game and was less effective in the final moments.
Other key players made mistakes in the final plays, such as De’Aaron Fox’s rushed layup and Stephon Castle missing a last shot attempt.
Magic expects the Spurs to recover and win Game 5 at home.
Game 5 will be played on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.
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The New York Knicks made a big comeback to win Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, 107-106. Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox made a crucial mistake near the end that helped the Knicks secure the victory.
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The Spurs led by 29 points at halftime in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
The Knicks rallied in the fourth quarter to win the game with a last-second tip-in by OG Anunoby.
De'Aaron Fox tried a layup instead of running down the clock or calling a timeout, and it was blocked.
NBA legend Magic Johnson criticized Fox’s decision, saying he should have controlled the clock better.
The Knicks lead the series 3-1 and need just one more win to claim their first NBA championship since 1973.
The Spurs have a tough task ahead, as only one team has come back from a 3-1 deficit in NBA Finals history.
Game 5 will be played in San Antonio, where the Spurs are slight favorites.
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France forward Ousmane Dembele defended his teammate and captain Kylian Mbappe against intense criticism since joining Real Madrid and taking over the France captaincy. Dembele praised Mbappe's leadership and called the criticism unfair. He also spoke positively about coach Didier Deschamps and the idea of Zinedine Zidane becoming the next France coach.
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Kylian Mbappe moved from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid in 2024.
Real Madrid has not won La Liga or the Champions League since Mbappe joined.
Mbappe has been under strong criticism in Spain and France.
Ousmane Dembele, Mbappe’s France teammate, said the criticism is too much and unfair.
Dembele praised Mbappe as a great player and leader on the national team.
Dembele is also a top player and helped PSG win their second straight Champions League.
France coach Didier Deschamps will step down after the World Cup; he led France to the 2018 World Cup win.
There is speculation that former player Zinedine Zidane might become the next France coach, and Dembele supports this idea.
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Frank Ragnow, who recently retired from playing football, shared why he stopped playing. He said his body told him to quit, and a medical exam showed he could not return to play during the season.
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Frank Ragnow is a former center for the Detroit Lions football team.
He announced his retirement suddenly on social media one year ago.
Ragnow recently spoke publicly about the reasons behind his decision.
He had a physical exam that showed he was not fit to return to play during the season.
His body issues were the main reason he decided to stop playing football.
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Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said he has confidence in player De'Aaron Fox, even after Fox had a bad game in Game 4. Johnson supports Fox as the team prepares for Game 5.
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Mitch Johnson is the coach of the Spurs basketball team.
De'Aaron Fox had a poor performance in Game 4.
Despite the rough game, Johnson expressed strong belief in Fox.
The team is getting ready for Game 5 of their series.
Johnson’s statement shows trust in Fox's abilities to perform better.
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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has asked the Big 12 Conference to suspend Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. The request concerns Sorsby's actions, though the article does not specify the reasons.
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Gentner Drummond is the Attorney General of Oklahoma.
He has formally requested a suspension for Brendan Sorsby.
Brendan Sorsby is the quarterback for Texas Tech football team.
The Big 12 Conference is the sports league that Texas Tech plays in.
No additional details about the reason for the suspension request are provided.
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The New York Knicks won an exciting basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, making a big comeback that energized the whole city. Fans and celebrities celebrated at Madison Square Garden and around New York, with the team now near winning their first championship in 53 years.
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The Knicks won 107-106 against the Spurs with a last-second shot by OG Anunoby.
This win is the biggest comeback ever in NBA playoff history.
New York leads the playoff series 3-1 and is close to winning the championship.
Celebrities like Taylor Swift and Larry David were at Madison Square Garden to watch.
Knicks players, fans, and political figures, including President Donald Trump and New York’s mayor, showed strong support.
The Wu-Tang Clan performed at halftime, boosting the team and crowd spirit.
The Knicks represent New York’s diverse population, with players from different backgrounds.
Fans all over the country followed the game, showing its wide impact.
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the biggest car races in the world, takes place in France this weekend. The race features 62 cars competing over 24 hours on a track that uses both permanent racing roads and public streets.
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans is part of the "triple crown" of motorsport, along with the Indianapolis 500 and Monaco Grand Prix.
The race began in 1923 and this year marks its 94th event.
Cars race in three different classes, each driven by teams of three drivers who take turns.
Both professional and amateur drivers participate; some racers include well-known tech entrepreneurs.
The top car class is called Hypercar, featuring fast, hybrid race cars designed by manufacturers like Ferrari, Peugeot, Toyota, and Aston Martin.
Aston Martin’s Valkyrie started as a road car but was adapted to race rules for this event.
Some cars in the race are built to LMDh specifications and come from America’s IMSA racing series.
The race tests new car technologies, such as hybrid engines, advanced brakes, and headlights, that often make their way into regular road cars.
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Sawyer Sparks, an 18-year-old little league umpire, has become popular for his energetic and fun behavior during games. Because of this, he now might get the chance to work a game for the well-liked baseball team, the Savannah Bananas.
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Sawyer Sparks is 18 years old.
He works as a little league umpire, the person who judges the plays in baseball.
Sparks is known for his lively and entertaining actions on the field.
His popularity has grown because of videos and news about him.
He has an opportunity to work a game for the Savannah Bananas team.
The Savannah Bananas are a popular baseball team known for fun and unique games.
Sparks’ style brings excitement to youth baseball games.
His story was reported on June 12, 2026.
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Emma Raducanu from Britain won her tennis match against Romania's Sorana Cirstea in straight sets. This win allowed her to reach the quarter-finals of the Queen's Club Championship.
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Emma Raducanu is a British tennis player.
She played against Sorana Cirstea from Romania.
Raducanu won the match in straight sets, meaning she did not lose a set.
This victory secured her a spot in the Queen's Club Championship quarter-finals.
The match was part of the Queen's Club Championship tennis tournament.
The news content has limited viewing availability outside the UK.
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Jordan Lucas, a 22-year-old college volleyball player, has become popular online for his celebrations during games. ABC News interviewed him about how he gained this internet attention.
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Jordan Lucas is a college volleyball star aged 22.
His game celebrations have gone viral on the internet.
ABC News' Will Ganss conducted an interview with Lucas.
The article highlights his rise to online fame.
The coverage is part of sports-related news on ABC News.
The focus is on Lucas’ personal and athletic story, not opinions or analysis.
The content appeared alongside other sports and news stories.
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Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, traveled 1,100 miles to attend the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction of his fiancée, Taylor Swift. He showed support for her achievement in the music industry.
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Travis Kelce is a tight end player for the Kansas City Chiefs football team.
Taylor Swift, a well-known singer-songwriter, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Kelce flew a long distance, about 1,100 miles, to be present at the event.
The induction recognizes Swift's success and impact as a songwriter.
Kelce and Swift are engaged to be married.
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Mexico started the World Cup with a strong 2-0 win over South Africa at home. The United States and Canada will play their first matches soon, aiming for good results in front of their home fans.
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Mexico won their opening World Cup game 2-0 against South Africa in Mexico City.
Julián Quiñones scored the first goal of the World Cup in the 9th minute.
Raúl Jiménez scored Mexico’s second goal; he recovered from a serious skull injury in 2020.
South Korea beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in a match held in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The United States and Canada play their first World Cup games on June 12, with the U.S. facing Paraguay and Canada facing Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Canada is looking for its first World Cup win after losing all games in previous appearances.
The U.S. team is ranked 17th by FIFA and aims to advance past the quarterfinals for the first time.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the high ticket prices for the World Cup matches.
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Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter both won their matches at the Queen's tennis tournament and reached the quarter-finals. Raducanu defeated Sorana Cirstea, and Boulter beat Jaqueline Cristian, setting up their next matches.
Key Facts
Emma Raducanu beat world number 18 Sorana Cirstea with scores 6-4, 6-2.
This was Raducanu’s first win against a top-20 player in more than a year.
Raducanu will play Kamilla Rakhimova for a spot in the semi-finals.
Katie Boulter won 6-1, 6-3 against world number 38 Jaqueline Cristian.
Boulter will face the tournament’s top seed Elena Rybakina next.
Elena Rybakina defeated defending champion Tatjana Maria in a long match.
Rain on Thursday delayed all quarter-final matches until Friday.
Both Raducanu and Boulter will have to play twice on Friday because of the delay.
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Ghana's soccer player Thomas Partey cannot enter Canada and will miss Ghana's first game against Panama in the 2026 World Cup. This means he will not be able to play in that match.
Key Facts
Thomas Partey is a soccer player from Ghana.
He was denied entry to Canada.
Because of this, he will miss Ghana’s opening match at the 2026 World Cup.
Ghana’s first game is against Panama.
The World Cup is a major international soccer tournament.
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The NFL finished its investigation into wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The league found there was not enough evidence to say he broke any personal conduct rules.
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The NFL investigated Stefon Diggs for possible personal conduct violations.
The review is now officially closed.
The league did not find enough proof that Diggs did anything wrong.
This information was shared by an NFL official with ESPN reporter Adam Schefter.
Stefon Diggs is a wide receiver in the NFL.
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In 1974, the national football team from what was then called Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) became the first team from Sub-Saharan Africa to play in the World Cup. The team, known as the Leopards, is preparing to return to the World Cup again, and the article looks at past players and those who shared their story.
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The country is now called the Democratic Republic of Congo but was named Zaire in 1974.
The national football team is called the Leopards.
In 1974, the Leopards were the first Sub-Saharan African team to play in the World Cup.
The Leopards are getting ready to compete in the World Cup for the second time.
The article includes interviews with former Leopards players.
It also covers people who documented the Leopards' 1974 World Cup journey.
The coverage includes historical context about Congolese football.
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Fox has started showing full-screen ads during the hydration breaks at World Cup soccer games in the US. Some viewers were unhappy because the ads caused them to miss part of the live action.
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FIFA introduced hydration breaks in World Cup matches to help players cope with heat.
These breaks occur once each half during every game, no matter the temperature.
Fox, the English broadcaster in the US, showed full-screen ads during these breaks.
In one match, viewers missed about 10 seconds of play because of the ads.
FIFA asks broadcasters to return to live play 30 seconds before the game restarts.
Many fans criticized Fox on social media for the ads and missing live action.
Some viewers said commercial breaks are normal in US sports broadcasts.
Telemundo, the Spanish-language World Cup broadcaster in the US, did not show full-screen ads during hydration breaks.
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Iran is the first team in World Cup history to play in a country where it is at war, competing in the United States amid ongoing conflicts between Iran and the US. The Iranian team trained in Mexico before traveling to the US for matches, facing political and security challenges as well as mixed reactions from fans.
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Iran is playing World Cup matches in the US despite ongoing hostilities between Iran and the US.
The Iranian team’s training base was moved from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, due to security concerns.
Iranian players travel to US cities on match days and return to Mexico the same day to avoid staying overnight in the US.
Several Iranian officials, including the football governing body’s president, were denied US visas.
The Iran vs. Egypt match in Seattle coincides with an LGBTQ Pride festival, causing protests due to both countries’ anti-LGBTQ laws.
Iran’s large diaspora in Los Angeles offers some support, but many Iranian-Americans oppose Iran’s government and may not back the team.
A video released by Iranian authorities connects the team to the country’s Shia Islamist ideology, sparking controversy.
The World Cup is seen as politically charged because of conflicts involving Iran, the US, and Israel.
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The United States promised to host the 2026 World Cup with open and high-quality events. However, recent actions related to immigration rules are causing problems with those promises, affecting people based on their nationality and religion.
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The U.S. secured the bid to host the 2026 World Cup by promising open and world-class hosting.
The United States signed agreements with FIFA, the global soccer organization, which include specific responsibilities.
These responsibilities are not being applied equally to all people.
The selective application is based on people’s nationality and religion.
This situation is causing difficulties for the World Cup planning and hosting in the U.S.
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