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The Oklahoma City Thunder lost Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs, struggling offensively without two key players, Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, who were injured. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored the most points for the Thunder but said the team’s poor energy and missing creators hurt their performance.
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Jalen Williams missed the game due to left hamstring soreness.
Ajay Mitchell was sidelined with a right calf strain.
The Thunder scored only 79 points, their worst offensive performance since December 2021.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 19 points.
The Thunder shot 33% from the field and 18% from three-point range.
No Thunder player scored 20 or more points in this game.
The Thunder struggled with energy and offensive flow during the game.
Game 5 between the Thunder and Spurs will happen in Oklahoma City on May 26.
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The NBA announced its All-NBA First, Second, and Third teams, with Luka Doncic making the First Team. Celtics legend Paul Pierce said he would have replaced Doncic with Celtics star Jaylen Brown on the First Team, citing Brown's strong performance despite less team support.
Key Facts
The NBA named the All-NBA teams as the playoffs near the Finals.
The All-NBA First Team includes MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Cade Cunningham, and Luka Doncic.
Paul Pierce praised Jaylen Brown for making the All-NBA Second Team and said Brown deserved First Team over Luka Doncic.
Pierce said Luka had more help from teammates, while Brown performed well despite missing key players on his team.
Luka Doncic led the league in scoring with 33.5 points per game and averaged 8.3 assists and 7.7 rebounds.
Doncic and Cunningham received special appeals to be eligible for awards after missing games due to personal and health reasons.
Brown may move to a new team this offseason and could be a First Team contender in the future.
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The Philadelphia 76ers are looking for a new basketball operations executive after Daryl Morey left. They have narrowed their search to four finalists: Mike Gansey, Matt Lloyd, Nick U’Ren, and Jameer Nelson, each offering a different plan for the team’s future.
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Daryl Morey, the previous president of basketball operations, is no longer with the 76ers.
The team wants a new executive to help maximize Joel Embiid’s chances of winning a championship.
The search is led by team ownership and overseen by Bob Myers.
Four finalists are considered: Mike Gansey (Cleveland GM), Matt Lloyd (Minnesota GM), Nick U’Ren (Phoenix Mercury GM), and Jameer Nelson (76ers assistant GM).
Mike Gansey helped the Cleveland Cavaliers become a playoff team and is known for developing young players.
Matt Lloyd is known for talent evaluation and building team rosters, with experience from Minnesota, Orlando, and Chicago.
Nick U’Ren has experience in the NBA and WNBA and has ties to Bob Myers from their time with the Golden State Warriors.
Jameer Nelson is an internal candidate who is expected to get a bigger role even if not chosen as the head executive.
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Marcus Freeman, head coach of Notre Dame football, chose to stay at the university instead of moving to the NFL despite interest from several teams. He values coaching at Notre Dame and working with the players he has recruited over the last years.
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There were 10 NFL head-coach openings this offseason, and several teams wanted Marcus Freeman.
Teams like the New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers showed interest in Freeman.
Freeman previously was considered by the Chicago Bears two years ago but stayed with Notre Dame.
He said he was not ready to leave Notre Dame because he loves the school and coaching the young players there.
Freeman talks openly with his players and Notre Dame’s athletic director about NFL interest.
Notre Dame signed Freeman to a new contract that keeps him as head coach through the 2031 season.
Freeman has never coached in the NFL and wanted to understand what it takes to be successful there.
He believes his success at Notre Dame will lead to more opportunities in the future.
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Jodi Jones played very well for Notts County in the League Two play-off final at Wembley, helping his team win 3-0 against Salford City and earn promotion to League One. Despite suffering three serious knee injuries that kept him out for years, Jones has made a strong comeback and has now helped Notts County achieve two promotions in four seasons.
Key Facts
Jodi Jones was named man of the match in the League Two play-off final.
Notts County won 3-0 against Salford City at Wembley, securing promotion to League One.
Jones scored the third and final goal of the match and assisted in two others.
He has had three ACL knee surgeries, missing 897 days and 130 games between 2017 and 2021.
Jones went over five years without starting a league game due to his injuries.
He has helped Notts County gain two promotions in four seasons.
Jones was once a player for Arsenal, Coventry City, and Oxford United.
He was named League Two Player of the Year in 2024 and set a record with 24 assists.
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The NFL is likely to change its regular season from 17 games to 18 games starting in 2028, not in 2027 as previously hoped. This schedule change would affect the date of Super Bowl LXII and also add more international games and revenue for the league.
Key Facts
The NFL has not yet announced a date for Super Bowl LXII.
The league and commissioner Roger Goodell are planning to expand the season to 18 games, but probably not until 2028.
The expected Super Bowl date is February 13, 2028, in Atlanta.
The 18-game schedule would reduce preseason games from three to two.
Players want a second bye week (a week off during the season) if the schedule expands.
Players have expressed concerns about injury risks with the extra game.
The NFL expects to gain about $1 billion in yearly revenue from adding the 18th game.
Adding an extra game would also help the NFL schedule more international games.
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Gael Monfils played his last match at the French Open and lost in the first round. He lost to Hugo Gaston in a five-set match that ended with Monfils winning only the last set.
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The match took place on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
The crowd was almost full and cheered loudly throughout the match.
Monfils lost the first two sets 6-2 and 6-3.
He won the third and fourth sets 3-6 and 2-6.
Monfils won the final set 6-0.
This was Monfils' farewell match at the French Open.
The match ended on Monday night.
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The San Antonio Spurs tied their Western Conference Finals series 2-2 with the Oklahoma City Thunder after winning Game 4. Before the game, Spurs player Luke Kornet met and received blessings from a group called the "Spurs nuns," who are fans and members of the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco.
Key Facts
The Spurs won Game 4 against the Thunder with a score of 103-82.
Luke Kornet, a Spurs player, hugged and was blessed by the "Spurs nuns" before the game.
The "Spurs nuns" are part of the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco from San Antonio.
Kornet contributed six points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots in the game.
The Spurs played stronger defense and had more rebounds than the Thunder.
Former Spurs coach Gregg Popovich also visited the team after their Game 3 loss.
The Spurs hope to have the nuns support them again in upcoming games, possibly on the road.
Fan support, including from the nuns, is seen as important for team morale and success.
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Khadija Shaw has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City after it seemed she would leave the club. The Jamaica striker was the top scorer in the Women’s Super League for the third season in a row and helped City win the league title.
Key Facts
Khadija Shaw plays as a striker for Manchester City’s women’s team.
She signed a new four-year contract after contract talks nearly failed.
Shaw was the top scorer in the Women’s Super League for three consecutive seasons.
She scored 21 goals in 22 games this season and helped City win their first league title since 2016.
Chelsea were interested in signing her on a free transfer before she renewed with City.
Shaw received the player of the season trophy at City’s celebration event.
She has scored 117 goals in 137 appearances since joining City in 2021.
The new contract recognizes her status as one of the best forwards in women’s football.
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Great Britain's tennis player Katie Boulter won a tough match against American Akasha Urhobo to reach the second round of the French Open. This is only the second time Boulter has made it to the second round at this event, which is played on clay courts.
Key Facts
Katie Boulter defeated Akasha Urhobo with scores of 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
The French Open is played on clay, a surface Boulter has struggled with in the past.
Boulter is 28 years old and only won her first WTA Tour-level clay court match last year.
Akasha Urhobo is 19 years old and was playing in the main draw of a Grand Slam for the first time.
Boulter is ranked 114 places higher than Urhobo.
Boulter’s fiance, Australian player Alex de Minaur, won his match earlier the same day.
Boulter said she is learning to enjoy playing on clay and believes she can improve on it.
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Victor Wembanyama, a 22-year-old player for the San Antonio Spurs, is performing exceptionally well in his first NBA playoffs. Retired NBA star Dwyane Wade said Wembanyama has no weaknesses and is very strong in both offense and defense.
Key Facts
Victor Wembanyama is 7-foot-4 tall and from France.
He averages 23.1 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 3.8 blocks per game in the playoffs.
Wembanyama was named Defensive Player of the Year unanimously.
The Spurs are tied 2-2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.
Wembanyama scored 33 points in Game 4, helping the Spurs win.
Dwyane Wade compared Wembanyama’s skills to NBA legends like Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
Game 5 of the series will be played in Oklahoma City at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
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Josh Simmons, the Kansas City Chiefs’ left tackle drafted in 2025, had a solid rookie season but missed nine games for personal reasons. This offseason, Simmons has gained muscle and looks stronger, which has excited Chiefs fans who hope he will improve in his second year.
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Josh Simmons was picked 32nd overall in the 2025 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.
In his first season, he played 8 games and protected the quarterback well, allowing only 2 sacks.
Simmons missed nine games due to personal reasons that were not explained.
He is 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighed 310 pounds during last season.
This offseason, Simmons has increased his muscle mass and appears more physically fit.
Fans have noticed his improved physique on social media and expressed high hopes for his future performance.
Many fans compare his new look to other top NFL players and expect a strong season ahead.
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Wyndham Clark won the PGA Tour's CJ Cup Byron Nelson with a final-round score of 60, marking his fourth career PGA Tour victory. Less than 24 hours later, Clark withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge, a major golf event, without giving a reason.
Key Facts
Clark won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson by finishing 30-under par, three shots ahead of others.
His final round was 10-under par 60, one of the best closing rounds seen this PGA Tour season.
This win was his first full 72-hole victory since winning the 2023 U.S. Open.
Clark moved from No. 82 to No. 34 in the FedEx Cup standings after this win.
He withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club shortly after his win.
The Charles Schwab Challenge has a prize pool of $9.9 million, with $1.78 million for the winner.
Other top players like Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, and Brooks Koepka also skipped or withdrew from the event.
No official reason was given for Clark's withdrawal, though rest after a demanding schedule is likely.
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Rafael Jodar, a 19-year-old Spanish tennis player, impressed in his first French Open match by winning easily against Aleksandar Kovacevic. He has quickly risen in the tennis world, going from a low rank a year ago to being seeded 27th at the tournament. Other top players, including two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz, are out due to injuries.
Key Facts
Rafael Jodar won his first French Open match with a score of 6-1, 6-0, 6-4.
Jodar is 19 years old and has recently moved up to No. 29 in the world rankings.
He won a tournament on clay in Morocco and reached late rounds in Barcelona and Madrid.
Jodar played college tennis at the University of Virginia before turning professional.
Top players Carlos Alcaraz and Arthur Fils are out of the French Open due to injuries.
Jannik Sinner, the top-ranked player, is on a 29-match winning streak entering the tournament.
Iga Swiatek, a four-time champion, won her opening match comfortably.
Jodar could meet Sinner in the finals, as they are in opposite halves of the tournament draw.
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Inter Miami CF announced that Lionel Messi had to leave the game early because of muscle fatigue in his left hamstring. This happened during their win against the Philadelphia Union on Sunday.
Key Facts
Lionel Messi played for Inter Miami CF.
He experienced muscle fatigue in his left hamstring.
The injury forced him to exit the game in the 73rd minute.
The match was against the Philadelphia Union.
Inter Miami CF won the game.
The announcement was made on Monday.
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The Chicago Cubs lost 2-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking their ninth loss in a row. This means the Cubs have both long winning streaks and losing streaks in the same season, a rare situation shared only with the 2017 Los Angeles Dodgers.
Key Facts
The Cubs lost their ninth game in a row on Monday.
They lost 2-1 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Cubs had multiple 10-game winning streaks earlier this season.
Only the 2017 Los Angeles Dodgers have had both multiple 10-game wins and a nine-game losing streak in one season during the expansion era.
The expansion era in baseball started in 1961 when the league added more teams.
The Cubs' performance this season shows strong highs and lows.
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Phil Neville has left his position as head coach of the Portland Timbers after the team’s recent poor results. Neville thanked the club, his staff, players, and fans but acknowledged that the team did not meet expectations.
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Phil Neville and the Portland Timbers have ended their working relationship by mutual agreement.
Neville’s last game as coach was a 3-1 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes.
The Timbers are currently 13th in the MLS Western Conference and not in playoff position.
The team made the playoffs in Neville’s first two seasons (2024 and 2025) but lost in the first rounds.
Neville thanked the club owner Merritt Paulson, staff, players, and fans for their support.
Neville admitted the team’s results did not meet the expectations of the club.
Before coaching Portland, Neville managed Inter Miami from 2021 to 2023.
He also coached the England women’s team, leading them to the semifinals of the 2019 World Cup.
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Felix Rosenqvist won the Indianapolis 500 race and earned a record prize of $4.34 million. The total prize money for the race reached a new high of $30.9 million, surpassing last year's total.
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Felix Rosenqvist won the Indianapolis 500 race.
He earned $4.34 million, the highest prize ever for this event.
This prize was more than $500,000 higher than last year's winner, Alex Palou.
The total prize money for the race was $30,906,400.
This total amount is a new record for the Indianapolis 500.
Organizers announced these record figures on the Monday after the race.
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Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza of the Las Vegas Raiders is unhappy about missing practice for an NFL Players Association event before his first training camp. Although he prefers to practice, Mendoza used the event to learn about player benefits and make connections with mentors.
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Fernando Mendoza is a rookie quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mendoza skipped a White House visit with his college team to avoid missing Raiders practice.
The NFL required him to attend a mandatory NFL Players Association Rookie Premier event.
Mendoza was upset about missing practice but made the most of the learning and networking opportunities.
He was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
Mendoza is expected to start the season as a backup to Kirk Cousins.
Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon thinks Mendoza could start playing by midseason if Cousins struggles.
Mendoza aims to learn and prepare before taking over as the Raiders’ starting quarterback.
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Lionel Messi left a recent Inter Miami game early due to a possible leg issue just before the 2026 World Cup. Tests showed he has muscle fatigue, not a serious injury, so he is expected to be ready to play in the tournament.
Key Facts
Inter Miami won 6-4 against Philadelphia Union in a rainy match.
Messi left the game in the 73rd minute with a leg or hamstring concern.
Post-match tests found no serious injury, only muscle fatigue.
Messi’s condition eased worries about his participation in the 2026 World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup starts in less than three weeks.
This could be Messi’s sixth World Cup appearance, a major milestone.
Argentina will compete in Group J with Algeria, Austria, and Jordan.
Argentina are defending champions, having won the World Cup in 2022.
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