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Serena Williams will return to professional tennis at age 44, playing doubles at the Queen’s Club tournament in London next week. She has not played since retiring in 2022 and will team up with Canadian player Victoria Mboko.
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Serena Williams is 44 years old.
She is coming back to tennis at the Queen’s Club event next week.
Williams retired from professional tennis in 2022 at the US Open.
She will play in the women’s doubles competition with a wildcard entry.
The Queen’s Club event is a WTA 500 level tennis tournament.
Williams has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and 14 doubles titles.
She is the only player to win a career golden slam in both singles and doubles, meaning she has won all four major tournaments and an Olympic gold medal.
Victoria Mboko, a Canadian player ranked No. 9 in singles, will be her doubles partner.
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Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals' quarterback, is expected to return healthy for the 2026 NFL season after injury problems last year. ESPN analyst Adam Schefter believes that with Burrow healthy and an easier schedule, the Bengals could have a strong year.
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The Bengals finished last season with a 6-11 record and missed the playoffs due to Burrow’s injuries.
Burrow suffered a serious toe injury last season and played only eight games.
Burrow said this is the best team roster he has played with in Cincinnati.
The Bengals played in the Super Bowl in 2022 but lost to the Los Angeles Rams.
Adam Schefter said the Bengals’ schedule for 2026 is easier than many other teams’.
The Bengals will not face some strong teams like the Denver Broncos or Seattle Seahawks this season.
Their toughest games will be against division rivals and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Sportsbooks expect the Bengals to win about 9 or 10 games next season.
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The New York Giants lost wide receiver Gunner Olszewski for the 2026 season due to a torn Achilles tendon. To fill the gap, the team held workouts with four veteran wide receivers, including former Giants star Odell Beckham Jr., to strengthen their roster.
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Gunner Olszewski suffered a season-ending torn Achilles injury during team activities.
This is the third Achilles injury the Giants have faced this offseason.
Defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris also tore his Achilles after the team traded Dexter Lawrence.
The Giants worked out four veteran wide receivers on June 1 to add depth.
Among the visitors was Odell Beckham Jr., a former Giants player.
Coach John Harbaugh emphasized the need for the right fit and player health when considering Beckham’s return.
Other wide receivers who worked out included JuJu Smith-Schuster, Braxton Berrios, and Anthony Miller.
The new players may fill roles in wide receiver positions and special teams, such as punt returns, previously held by Olszewski.
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The A.J. Brown trade from the Philadelphia Eagles is expected to happen very soon, likely sending him to the New England Patriots. NFL insider Mike Garafolo predicts the trade could occur by tonight or within the next 48 hours.
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If the Eagles trade A.J. Brown on or before June 1, they will incur $43.5 million in dead money on their salary cap in 2026.
Trading Brown after June 1 spreads the dead money penalty over 2026 and 2027.
The dead money includes an original bonus of $16.35 million hitting the 2026 cap and $27.1 million hitting the 2027 cap.
NFL insider Mike Garafolo believes the trade will likely happen very soon, possibly tonight.
Garafolo is 95% sure Brown will be traded to the New England Patriots within 48 hours.
Garafolo thinks a trade to any other team would be a surprise.
The trade window technically opens after June 1 but could close by the start of training camp.
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Tennis player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo made comments after his French Open match suggesting the referee should have been a man because the crowd was very demanding. Roland Garros fined Vallejo 65,000 euros, about half his prize money, for these remarks. The tournament said umpire skill is based on professionalism, not gender.
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Adolfo Daniel Vallejo lost a five-set match against Moise Kouame at the French Open.
After the match, Vallejo said the referee should have been a man due to the demanding crowd.
Vallejo claimed the female referee did not control the crowd during the match.
Roland Garros fined Vallejo 65,000 euros, about half his prize earnings.
The tournament organizers said umpire competence depends on professionalism, not gender.
They stated the outcome of a match does not excuse making such comments.
Vallejo said he did not disrespect women in general, only criticized the referee’s performance.
Roland Garros made it clear they would impose a serious punishment for Vallejo’s remarks.
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Serena Williams, aged 44, will return to competitive tennis in the women's doubles at the Queen's Club tournament starting June 8. She has received a wildcard entry and is expected to play with Canadian player Victoria Mboko after almost four years away from the sport.
Key Facts
Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any woman in the Open era.
Her last competitive match was at the 2022 US Open, nearly four years ago.
She will play doubles at Queen's Club, a grass-court tournament in London.
Williams is likely to partner with 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, ranked ninth in singles.
Williams has won seven singles and seven doubles titles at Wimbledon.
She has 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, mostly with her sister Venus Williams.
Serena Williams retired from regular tennis but remained in the sport by attending drug tests and was listed for possible reinstatement.
She gave birth to her second daughter in 2023 and recently lost 14 kg (31 pounds).
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The NBA revealed new court designs for the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, which fans have criticized, especially the "finals" logo style. However, fans are happy that the Larry O'Brien Trophy design returned to the midcourt area. The Finals begin on June 3 in San Antonio and will be shown on ABC.
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The NBA shared images of the Finals courts at Madison Square Garden and Frost Bank Center.
Some fans disliked the new "finals" logo and want the older design from the 1990s.
Fans appreciate that the Larry O'Brien Trophy is displayed at midcourt again, which was missing or placed elsewhere before.
The Knicks and Spurs will start the NBA Finals on June 3 at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
The games will be broadcast on the ABC television network.
Social media was active with fans sharing opinions on the court designs.
Some sports personalities also expressed their views, supporting the return of older design elements.
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The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are set to compete in the NBA Finals, starting with Game 1 on Wednesday night. Basketball legend Magic Johnson expressed concern about how the Knicks will defend against Spurs star Victor Wembanyama during the series.
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The NBA Finals will feature the New York Knicks versus the San Antonio Spurs.
The series begins on Wednesday night.
The two teams previously faced off in the NBA Cup Championship, where the Knicks won.
Magic Johnson questioned who will guard Spurs player Victor Wembanyama in the Finals.
The Spurs’ defense is stronger than teams the Knicks faced earlier this season.
Knicks player Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to guard Wembanyama but may risk fouling out.
Mitchell Robinson, recovering from pinky surgery, could play a key defensive role if Towns is in foul trouble.
OG Anunoby and Josh Hart might also assist in guarding Wembanyama.
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Raymond Berry, a famous football player and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died at age 93. He played as a wide receiver for 13 years and was known for his strong partnership with quarterback Johnny Unitas. After his playing career, he coached the New England Patriots and led them to the Super Bowl.
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Raymond Berry died on May 25 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, at 93 years old.
He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973.
Berry played 154 regular-season games with 631 catches, 9,275 yards, and 68 touchdowns.
He was known for his close teamwork with quarterback Johnny Unitas on the Colts.
Berry led the NFL in receptions for three straight years (1958-1960).
He also led in receiving yards three times and touchdown catches twice during his career.
Berry was named to several all-time NFL teams for his performance in the 1950s and beyond.
After playing, he coached the New England Patriots and took them to Super Bowl XX, where they lost to the Chicago Bears.
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Mark Bonnick, a former Arsenal kit manager, is suing the football club for unfair dismissal. He says Arsenal fired him because of his social media posts showing support for Palestine, which he believes violates his right to free speech.
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Mark Bonnick worked as a kit manager for Arsenal football club.
He was dismissed from his job by Arsenal.
Bonnick claims the dismissal was unfair and related to his posts supporting Palestine on social media.
He is suing Arsenal for unfair dismissal.
Bonnick says his firing limits free speech and highlights inconsistent behavior in sports.
He gave an interview to Al Jazeera about the issue.
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Mary Earps, a former England goalkeeper, and Spanish defender Mapi Leon are set to join London City Lionesses this summer. Earps will move from Paris St-Germain, while Leon recently left Barcelona after nine years, as the club strengthens its team in the Women's Super League.
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Mary Earps has agreed personal terms to join London City Lionesses after finishing her contract with Paris St-Germain.
Earps is 33 years old, has won the FIFA Best Goalkeeper of the Year twice, and played a key role in England's Euro 2022 win.
Mapi Leon, a 30-year-old defender, left Barcelona after winning 27 trophies, including four Champions League titles.
Leon had boycotted Spain’s national team for nearly three years due to disagreements but returned in late 2025.
London City Lionesses finished sixth in their first WSL season and are aiming to sign top players like Alexia Putellas.
Other big transfers in the Women's Super League include Sam Kerr leaving Chelsea and Katie McCabe moving to Chelsea.
Manchester City is interested in signing England forward Beth Mead from Arsenal.
Arsenal plans to sign England midfielder Georgia Stanway and Spain defender Ona Batlle from German and Spanish clubs.
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A Paralympic shot putter from the UAE, Abdullah Hayayei, died in 2017 when a heavy metal bar fell on him after a training cage collapsed in London. UK Athletics and a former official, Keith Davies, have admitted guilt in safety failures that caused the accident, and are being sentenced for corporate manslaughter and health and safety breaches.
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Abdullah Hayayei was a 36-year-old Paralympic athlete with cerebral palsy who competed in shot put and javelin.
The accident happened during training in Newham, London, in July 2017 before the World Para Athletics Championships.
A metal bar weighing 25kg fell on Mr. Hayayei’s head after the training cage collapsed in the wind.
UK Athletics, the event organizer, pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter.
Keith Davies, former head of sport at UK Athletics, pleaded guilty to breaking health and safety law.
The cage was missing important parts, including bolts, which contributed to the collapse.
There was a practice of assembling the cage without all necessary safety pieces.
The victim’s widow said the death was caused by gross negligence and had a deep emotional impact on the family.
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The New York Knicks reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 and will play against the San Antonio Spurs. Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green expressed doubts about the Knicks' achievement, saying that getting out of the Eastern Conference is not a guarantee of winning the championship.
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The Knicks made the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
They are aiming to win their first NBA championship since 1973.
The Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs.
The Knicks avoided playing the Boston Celtics, a top seed in the East, because the Celtics lost without their star player in Game 7.
The Spurs are a young team that won a tough seven-game series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Draymond Green said it is not impressive just to get out of the Eastern Conference.
The NBA Finals will start on June 3 at 8:40 p.m. Eastern Time between the Knicks and Spurs.
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The New York Knicks will face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, the first time the Knicks have reached this stage since 1999. A video of Knicks fan Spike Lee encouraging Spurs player Victor Wembanyama earlier this season has gained attention as the two teams prepare to compete.
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Spike Lee is a well-known fan of the New York Knicks basketball team.
The Knicks and Spurs are meeting in the NBA Finals this year.
A video from All-Star Weekend showed Lee telling Wembanyama he wanted to see the Spurs in the Finals.
Wembanyama responded that he also hoped to see the Knicks in the Finals.
The Knicks and Spurs have played each other three times this season, with the Knicks winning two of those games.
The NBA Finals series will start in San Antonio and then move to New York.
The Knicks are considered slight underdogs in the Finals.
Spike Lee is expected to attend the games courtside at Madison Square Garden.
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Elly De La Cruz, a shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds, was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. This means he will not play for at least 10 days while he recovers from the injury.
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Elly De La Cruz is a shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds baseball team.
He suffered a strain in his right hamstring muscle.
De La Cruz was put on the 10-day injured list on Monday.
Being on the injured list means he must rest and cannot play during that time.
The injury will keep him out of games for at least 10 days.
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The NBA Finals will begin soon, with the San Antonio Spurs facing off against the New York Knicks. ABC News' Lara Spencer gave a preview of Game 1, which will start in two days.
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The NBA Finals matchup is between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.
Game 1 of the Finals will start in two days from the article’s date.
ABC News’ Lara Spencer provided a preview of the upcoming game.
The article highlights the countdown leading to the Finals.
The NBA Finals is a championship series to determine the season winner in basketball.
This event is part of the professional basketball league in the United States.
The article focuses on the sports event without discussing other unrelated news items mentioned on the page.
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The Cleveland Browns are completing a trade to send their player Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. In return, the Browns will receive Jared Verse, a first-round pick in the 2027 NFL draft, and additional draft picks.
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Myles Garrett is being traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams.
The Browns will get Jared Verse as part of the trade.
The Browns will also receive a first-round draft pick in 2027.
Additional draft picks are included in the trade compensation.
This is considered a major or "blockbuster" trade.
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Liverpool plans to hire Andoni Iraola as their new head coach after firing Arne Slot. Iraola is known for an energetic, high-pressing style of play and has helped Bournemouth reach European competition for the first time.
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Andoni Iraola is expected to replace Arne Slot as Liverpool’s head coach.
Iraola previously coached Bournemouth, leading them to an 18-game unbeaten streak and a club-best sixth-place finish.
He has coached in Spain, Cyprus, and England, winning one trophy, the Cypriot Super Cup in 2018.
Liverpool’s previous coach, Slot, was dismissed partly due to poor performance and an unpopular playing style.
Iraola favors a high-risk, intense style of football called gegenpressing, focusing on quickly winning the ball back.
Liverpool management believes Iraola can restore the team’s energy and success on the field.
Iraola is known for getting the best performance from new players and young talent.
Training under Iraola is expected to be more intense and hands-on compared to the previous coach.
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The New York Giants football team signed wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to join their team. This move aims to strengthen their group of wide receivers.
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The Giants officially announced they signed Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell Beckham Jr. plays as a wide receiver, a key position in football focused on catching passes.
The signing was reported on a Monday.
This addition is meant to improve the Giants' wide receiver lineup.
Odell Beckham Jr. has played for the Giants before and is a well-known player in the NFL.
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