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Mexico City tried to break the world record for the largest stadium wave with thousands of people participating on a major street before the World Cup. Although the wave is often called the "Mexican wave," it started in the United States during a 1981 baseball game. The wave became famous worldwide after the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.
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The current world record for the largest wave is 157,574 people, set at a NASCAR event in Tennessee in 2008.
Mexico City held a wave event on Paseo de la Reforma to try to break this record before the World Cup.
Thousands of people participated, many wearing Mexico’s national team jerseys.
The wave is called the "Mexican wave" but was first created by Krazy George in California in 1981.
The 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico helped make the wave popular worldwide.
Scientists studied how waves move in stadiums, finding they travel about 12 meters per second and need only 25 to 35 people to start.
The wave can show fan excitement but also sometimes signals boredom or impatience during a game.
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Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal threw five innings without allowing any runs in his first minor league game since elbow surgery last month. This was part of his rehabilitation to return to full play.
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Tarik Skubal is a leading pitcher (ace) for the Detroit Tigers.
He had elbow surgery about one month ago.
His recent game was a minor league rehab start.
Skubal pitched five innings during this game.
He did not give up any runs in those innings.
This game is a step in his recovery to return to the major league team.
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Kimi Antonelli won the Monaco Grand Prix, extending his winning streak to five races in the Formula One season. Despite a late crash and a race delay, Antonelli stayed calm and became the youngest driver to win this race.
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Kimi Antonelli, 19 years old, drives for Mercedes and started the race from pole position (first place on the starting grid).
The race was paused for about 40 minutes due to a crash by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and damage to the track surface.
After the delay, the race restarted with a standing start, and Antonelli maintained his lead to win.
Lewis Hamilton finished second for Ferrari and matched Ayrton Senna’s record of eight Monaco podiums (top-three finishes).
Isack Hadjar from Red Bull finished third but is under investigation for possible rule breaches.
After this race, Hamilton moved up to second place in the championship standings, 66 points behind Antonelli.
Antonelli was not even born when the last Italian driver won the Monaco Grand Prix in 2004.
Antonelli managed to stay focused despite the red flag and effectively had to win two races because of the restart.
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Several football players in their late 30s and early 40s, including US captain Tim Ream and stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, are set to play in the 2026 World Cup. Advances in sports science, training methods, and personal motivation help these athletes extend their professional careers despite the physical demands of the sport.
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Tim Ream, aged 38, will be the oldest outfield player on the US World Cup team and will serve as captain.
Other veteran players include Cristiano Ronaldo (41), Luka Modric (40), Edin Dzeko (40), Yuto Nagatomo (39), and Lionel Messi (turning 39).
Sports science techniques such as cryotherapy and lymphatic draining support player recovery and longevity.
Modern technology tracks numerous body markers like heart rate and muscle oxygen to optimize training and health.
Maintaining a long career in football depends on many factors, including culture, emotional motivation, relationships, and resources.
Footballers generally peak before age 30 and experience declines in speed and power in their 30s.
The sport has become faster and more physical, with more matches each season, increasing demands on players’ bodies.
Goalkeepers tend to have the longest careers; the oldest World Cup player was 45-year-old goalkeeper Essam El Hadary in 2018.
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Kimi Antonelli won the Monaco Grand Prix, beating Lewis Hamilton after a dramatic race that included crashes and penalties. Antonelli’s win strengthens his lead in the championship, while his teammate George Russell had a difficult race and finished 13th.
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Kimi Antonelli, 19 years old, won the Monaco Grand Prix for the fifth time in a row.
Antonelli leads the championship by 66 points over Lewis Hamilton.
George Russell, Antonelli’s Mercedes teammate, finished 13th after a penalty.
The race had two safety cars and a red flag due to crashes by Lance Stroll and Charles Leclerc.
Charles Leclerc crashed at his home race and received criticism for not accepting fault.
Six drivers were penalized for speeding in the pit lane during the race.
Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar moved up to third place after penalties affected other drivers.
McLaren celebrated their 1,000th Grand Prix with Oscar Piastri finishing fourth.
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Simone Biles shared that a recent serious health incident was related to her health and not due to an accident or violence. She posted on social media about being hospitalized and recovering, but did not give many details about what happened.
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Simone Biles described a recent event as a "health scare" and said she was "almost dying."
She showed hospital wristbands in her Instagram Stories.
Biles confirmed the incident was health-related, not an accident or violence, in a response on X (formerly Twitter).
She has been resting and recovering at home during the week.
Biles thanked friends and family who supported her with visits and flowers.
She has not shared specific details about her health condition or treatment.
The news caused widespread concern and became a top trending story on social media.
Biles has previously emphasized the importance of mental and physical health and keeping her private life protected.
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England won the first Test cricket match against New Zealand at Lord's with a strong performance. Bowler Josh Tongue stood out as England's best bowler, showing great skill and consistency, while the team's batting was careful and effective given the difficult pitch and recent challenges after the Ashes series.
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England won the first Test match against New Zealand decisively at Lord's cricket ground.
The pitch was difficult but equal for both teams.
Josh Tongue is considered England’s leading bowler currently due to his remarkable development and effectiveness.
Bowlers Ollie Robinson and Gus Atkinson both took five wickets in the match.
England's batting was cautious and focused on hard work rather than aggressive play.
Emilio Gay performed well as an opening batsman, scoring 57 runs.
England’s team showed adaptability and flexibility in their playing style after the Ashes series.
Captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum expressed relief and positive thoughts after the victory.
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Iran’s national football team arrived in Mexico before their World Cup games in the United States after their player visas were approved at the last minute. Some of their support staff were still denied US visas, so the team set up their base in Tijuana, Mexico.
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Iran’s football team reached Mexico ahead of their World Cup matches held in the US.
Players received US visas only 10 days before the first game in Los Angeles.
Several support staff from the team were denied US visas.
Due to visa issues, the team chose to base themselves in Tijuana, a city near the US-Mexico border.
The World Cup matches involving Iran will take place in the United States.
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Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly soccer match between Denmark and Ukraine. The game was stopped, and Eriksen regained consciousness after the incident.
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The match was a friendly game between Denmark and Ukraine.
Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field during the game.
The match was stopped and later called off.
Eriksen became conscious after collapsing.
The incident caused immediate concern for Eriksen’s health.
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England captain Ben Stokes said the pitch at Lord's used in the recent Test match against New Zealand was very difficult for batters and did not help the future of Test cricket. The match ended quickly because the pitch caused unpredictable ball movement and uneven bounce, making it hard for players to bat well.
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England won the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's by 115 runs before lunch on day four.
The match was very short, taking 166 overs, making it the second-fastest Test match with a full result at Lord's.
The pitch had uneven bounce and sideways ball movement, making batting very hard.
No spin bowlers were used in the match; all wickets fell to seam bowlers.
This was the first completed Test in England since 1988 without using any spin bowling.
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), owner of Lord's, admitted the pitch was below their usual standard.
The hot and dry weather followed by wet conditions made it difficult to prepare the pitch properly.
Lord’s will host major cricket events this year, including a women’s Test and the Women’s T20 World Cup final.
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Steven Spielberg is a well-known filmmaker who made many famous movies like "Jaws," "E.T.," and "Raiders of the Lost Ark." He started making films as a teenager and became successful quickly through TV and movies.
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Steven Spielberg was born in 1946 and made his first film at age 17.
His early film "Firelight" was a low-budget science fiction movie about UFOs.
His student film "Amblin" helped him get noticed in Hollywood.
He directed a TV movie called "Duel" in 1971 that was well liked.
His first big feature film was "The Sugarland Express" in 1974.
"Jaws," released in 1975, became the biggest money-making movie at that time.
Spielberg received Academy Award nominations for "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."
He directed the popular "Indiana Jones" movies and "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
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Marc Marquez won the Hungarian MotoGP race, marking his 100th career victory across all racing classes. He finished ahead of Pedro Acosta and helped Ducati celebrate its 100th win, achieving this success less than a month after shoulder and foot surgery.
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Marc Marquez is a 33-year-old Spanish MotoGP rider.
He won the Hungarian Grand Prix at Balaton Park.
This was his 100th career win in all racing classes and 74th in MotoGP.
Ducati achieved its 100th team victory with this race win.
Marquez’s teammate Francesco Bagnaia finished third.
Pedro Acosta, racing for KTM, finished second and battled closely with Marquez during the race.
A major crash on the first lap involved Aprilia rider Jorge Martin and his teammate Marco Bezzecchi, both taken to medical care with bruises but no broken bones.
Marquez recovered from surgery less than a month ago and expressed gratitude for support from medical staff and fans.
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Simone Biles shared that she recently had a serious health scare that required hospitalization. She is currently resting and has thanked friends and family for their support during this difficult time.
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Simone Biles was hospitalized after a medical emergency that felt life-threatening to her.
She posted about the experience on Instagram, showing hospital bracelets on her wrist.
Biles called the event one of the scariest moments of her life.
Her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, was away with his team during her hospital stay.
She has been resting in bed since the incident.
Biles thanked her close friends and family for checking in, visiting, and sending flowers.
In a previous interview, she spoke about the physical stress and pain her body has endured as an elite gymnast.
Biles is 29 years old and has won seven Olympic gymnastics gold medals.
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Serena Williams, who has won 23 major tennis titles, is getting ready to play again at the HSBC Championships in London. She says she is not putting pressure on herself and feels free from expectations.
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Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles.
She is returning to play tennis at the HSBC Championships.
The event is taking place in London.
Serena says she feels no pressure or expectations this time.
This marks her comeback after some time away from the sport.
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Jameer Nelson, former NBA All-Star and assistant general manager, is promoted to executive vice president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers. He will work under the new team president, Mike Gansey, and become the second-highest executive in the franchise.
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Jameer Nelson was an NBA All-Star player.
He worked as the assistant general manager for the 76ers.
Nelson is now promoted to executive vice president of basketball operations.
Mike Gansey is the new president of the 76ers.
Nelson will be the No. 2 executive in the team’s management.
This change was reported by ESPN sources.
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Simone Biles, a seven-time Olympic gymnastics champion, shared on social media that she had a serious health scare recently and described it as "almost dying." She posted pictures from the hospital but did not give more details and said she has been resting in bed.
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Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast ever with 41 World Championship and Olympic medals.
She described her recent health scare as one of the scariest experiences of her life.
Biles shared photos of hospital bracelets and a heart-rate monitor but did not explain what happened.
She said she is resting at home and thanked friends who checked on her.
Biles referred to her husband, Jonathan Owens, who was away for football training during her health issue.
She won three gold medals and one silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Biles has created new gymnastic moves called "the Biles" that other athletes perform.
She is currently unsure if she will compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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The New York Knicks have asked fans to arrive early and bring minimal items to Game 3 of the NBA finals because President Donald Trump will be attending. Enhanced security, including no bags and airport-style screening, will be used at Madison Square Garden for the game.
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President Donald Trump plans to attend Game 3 of the NBA finals between the Knicks and Spurs on Monday night.
The Knicks advise fans to arrive at least two hours before the 8:40 pm game start for security checks.
There will be a strict no-bag rule, and fans will go through airport-style screenings at the arena entrance.
This NBA finals game in New York City is the first since 1999.
Knicks lead the series 2-0 and are on a 13-game winning streak.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will also attend but in a different section and will pay for his own ticket.
President Trump will attend as a guest of Knicks owner Jim Dolan.
The Knicks are aiming to win their first NBA championship since 1973.
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