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The San Antonio Spurs lost Game 3 to the Oklahoma City Thunder after starting strong. De'Aaron Fox injured his ankle but is expected to play in Game 4 along with teammate Dylan Harper, according to Spurs coach Mitch Johnson.
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The Spurs began Game 3 with a 15-0 lead against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Thunder came back to win Game 3 with a score of 123-108.
De’Aaron Fox worsened a high right ankle sprain during Game 3.
Fox missed the first two games of the series due to this ankle injury.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Fox and Dylan Harper will both likely play in Game 4.
Dylan Harper is dealing with an adductor injury (an injury near the inner thigh).
Game 4 will take place Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
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Oli McBurnie scored the winning goal for Hull City in the Championship play-off final at Wembley, helping the team return to the Premier League after 10 years. Despite his success, he was left out of Scotland's World Cup squad by coach Steve Clarke and will not be playing in the tournament this summer.
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Oli McBurnie scored a late goal against Middlesbrough to secure Hull City's promotion to the Premier League.
McBurnie was omitted from Scotland's World Cup squad despite scoring 19 goals this season.
Hull City's manager Sergej Jakirovic respects the Scotland coach’s decision and says McBurnie will rest during the summer.
Jakirovic describes McBurnie as a leader with much experience in the Championship.
McBurnie returned to England by joining Hull City after playing in Spain with Las Palmas.
He previously played for Swansea and Sheffield United, moving for £20 million in 2019.
Scotland selected other strikers for the World Cup, including Che Adams and Ross Stewart.
McBurnie accepts the decision and plans to support his Scotland teammates during the World Cup.
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Oleksandr Usyk won a close boxing match against Rico Verhoeven by stopping the fight just before the 11th round ended. The decision was debated by some people.
Key Facts
Oleksandr Usyk is a professional boxer.
Rico Verhoeven is a kickboxer.
The fight was intense and closely contested.
Usyk scored a stoppage near the end of the 11th round.
The stoppage was controversial, meaning some people disagreed with it.
This win helped Usyk avoid a big upset loss.
The fight combined athletes from boxing and kickboxing backgrounds.
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Linebacker Abdul Carter and other New York Giants players used social media to stop rumors about tension in the team’s locker room. The rumors began after quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a team pep rally.
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Abdul Carter is a linebacker for the New York Giants.
Jaxson Dart is the Giants’ quarterback.
Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a Giants pep rally.
Some people speculated that this caused a disagreement among players.
Giants players publicly denied any team rift on social media.
The players aimed to keep team unity clear to fans and the public.
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Cam Ward, the Tennessee Titans’ rookie quarterback, had a tough first season with low stats and many sacks. New teammate Wan'Dale Robinson praised Ward’s skills and attitude during offseason training. The Titans have added several new receivers to improve their offense for Ward’s second year.
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Cam Ward was the No. 1 overall pick for the Tennessee Titans.
In his rookie year, Ward threw for 3,169 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.
The Titans finished with a 3-14 record and their fourth straight losing season.
Ward had a 59.8% completion rate and the lowest quarterback rating in the NFL.
Ward was sacked 55 times, the most in the league.
Receiver Wan'Dale Robinson joined the Titans and praised Ward’s professionalism and skill.
The Titans drafted receiver Carnell Tate with the 4th overall pick in 2026.
The team now has a stronger group of receivers including Tate, Robinson, Calvin Ridley, Elic Ayomanor, and Chimere Dike.
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Iran’s national soccer team will train in Tijuana, Mexico, during the World Cup after FIFA approved moving their camp from Arizona. This change helps Iran avoid visa problems, and the team will be closer to their game locations in the United States.
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Iran will base their World Cup training camp in Tijuana, Mexico.
FIFA approved Iran’s request to move the camp from Arizona.
The Tijuana location is near the U.S.-Mexico border and close to the Pacific Ocean.
Moving to Mexico helps Iran avoid visa issues caused by tensions between Iran and the U.S.
Iran faces visa delays for their players and staff, with some applications still pending.
Iran’s first two Group G matches are in Los Angeles on June 15 and June 21; the third is in Seattle on June 26.
The flight time from Tijuana to Los Angeles is about 55 minutes, closer than the original Arizona camp.
The team will play a friendly match against Gambia on May 29 and must finalize their 26-player roster by June 1.
The World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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George Springer hit his 65th career leadoff home run. The Toronto Blue Jays beat Paul Skenes, who lost two games in a row for the first time this season.
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George Springer hit a home run at the start of the game.
This was his 65th career leadoff home run.
The Blue Jays played against Paul Skenes's team.
Paul Skenes lost two straight games for the first time this season.
The game took place on a Saturday.
The article focuses on baseball and player performances.
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Anthony Edwards shared his thoughts about playing against Victor Wembanyama during the NBA playoffs. Edwards highlighted how Wemby’s defense makes it very hard to score and expressed relief when Wembanyama was ejected for a foul, although Wemby was not suspended or fined.
Key Facts
Victor Wembanyama is a dominant basketball player known for his exceptional shot-blocking skills and height, standing about 8 feet 5 inches with arms raised.
Wembanyama was ejected for the first time in his career after a Flagrant 2 foul involving an elbow to Naz Reid’s neck area.
Anthony Edwards described how difficult it is to shoot over Wembanyama due to his defensive ability.
Edwards said he was glad Wembanyama was ejected and hoped the NBA would suspend him, but no suspension or fine was given.
The Spurs, led by Wembanyama, won their series against Edwards’ Timberwolves 4-2 in the Western Conference Semifinals.
Wembanyama led the NBA with 3.1 blocks per game in the past season, far ahead of the second-best player.
The San Antonio Spurs will face the Oklahoma City Thunder, who currently lead the Western Conference Finals 2-1.
Anthony Edwards is considered one of the NBA’s rising young stars, known for exciting dunks and important shots.
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Nascar driver Kyle Busch died at age 41 due to severe pneumonia that developed into sepsis, causing serious health problems. He passed away in a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, after feeling unwell and collapsing while preparing for a race.
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Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia that turned into sepsis.
Sepsis is a dangerous condition where the body overreacts to infection, harming its own tissues and organs.
Busch collapsed while using a racing simulator before the Coca-Cola 600 race.
He was taken to a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he later died.
Busch was 41 years old and had won 234 races in Nascar’s top three series, the most in history.
He had been feeling sick recently, including coughing up blood and having shortness of breath.
All 39 drivers in the upcoming race will honor Busch by adding a black No. 8 decal to their cars.
President Donald Trump and other notable figures praised Busch's talent and contributions to Nascar.
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Anthony Edwards congratulated the San Antonio Spurs early during a playoff game before it officially ended, which some people criticized. Edwards explained he did this because the Spurs had already won the series and he did not want to act happy about losing.
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Edwards congratulated the Spurs on winning their playoff series even though eight minutes were left in the game.
The game was a blowout, and Edwards was mostly on the bench at that time.
Some fans and observers thought his congratulations were premature and unnecessary.
Edwards said the Spurs deserved congratulations because they had won the series.
He said he did not want to celebrate while losing or act friendly in a way that might be seen as weak.
Edwards and his team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, have been eliminated from the playoffs five seasons in a row.
The Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals in 2024 and 2025, led by Edwards.
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TPC Craig Ranch golf course was renovated for $25 million after Scottie Scheffler set a scoring record there. Despite the renovation, many golfers are still scoring very low, which Jordan Spieth says is due to unusual calm wind and soft playing conditions in Dallas. Spieth is currently six shots behind the leader in the tournament.
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Scottie Scheffler set a 31-under scoring record at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson before the renovation.
TPC Craig Ranch underwent a $25 million renovation.
In the first tournament after renovation, several golfers scored very low, including an 11-under 60 by Si-Woo Kim.
Nine golfers scored nine-under or better in the second round.
Jordan Spieth, a Texas native, is 13-under and six shots behind the leader.
Spieth explained that the low scores are because there is very little east wind and the course conditions are soft, which is unusual for Dallas in May.
Spieth supports the course design, especially the placement of tee boxes on par 3 holes.
The tournament discussed is the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, part of the PGA Tour.
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Martin O’Neill took over as Celtic’s manager in autumn as a temporary solution but ended up leading the team to win both the Premiership and Scottish Cup. At 74 years old, he is uncertain if he wants to continue managing, and he plans to discuss his future with the club’s owner soon.
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Martin O’Neill became Celtic’s manager in October as a short-term fix after Brendan Rodgers resigned.
He led Celtic to win two major trophies: the Premiership and Scottish Cup.
O’Neill is 74 years old and unsure if he wants to continue managing the team.
He said he might not be able to handle the daily demands of managing a team next season.
O’Neill will meet with Celtic’s main owner, Dermot Desmond, to talk about his future role.
Celtic players appreciate O’Neill and hope he stays, praising his impact on the team.
O’Neill’s return came during a difficult time for Celtic with poor team harmony and player quality.
The club’s next steps depend on O’Neill’s decision and discussions with the owner.
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Ajay Mitchell, a guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, will not play in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. He has a strain in his right calf that prevents him from participating.
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Ajay Mitchell is a guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team.
He has a right calf strain injury.
Because of the injury, Mitchell cannot play in Game 4.
Game 4 is part of the Western Conference finals in basketball.
The injury affects Mitchell’s ability to contribute to the team in this important game.
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Jannik Sinner is the top favorite to win the French Open men's singles title following the injury withdrawal of his main competitor Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner has won 29 straight matches and multiple major tournaments this year, making him one of the strongest players on clay courts. Novak Djokovic is seen as one of the few players who might challenge Sinner at Roland Garros.
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Jannik Sinner is the current world number one and has won 29 matches in a row.
Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner’s main rival, is out of the French Open due to a wrist injury.
Sinner has recently won the Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome clay-court Masters titles.
He has already won three Grand Slam events: the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
If Sinner wins the French Open, he will complete the career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments.
Novak Djokovic, who recently turned 39, remains the most likely challenger to Sinner.
Sinner has demonstrated strong, fast-paced play that makes it hard for opponents to score points against him.
Players say beating Sinner requires maintaining top level performance throughout long matches.
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a rally in New York supporting a local congressman. Giants linebacker Abdul Carter criticized Dart on social media for appearing with President Trump.
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Jaxson Dart, a Giants quarterback, introduced President Trump at a rally on Friday in Suffern, New York.
The rally supported Republican Congressman Mike Lawler’s reelection campaign.
Abdul Carter, a Giants linebacker and Dart’s teammate, questioned Dart’s appearance with Trump in a social media post.
Both Carter and Dart were first-round picks for the Giants in the 2025 NFL draft and played last season.
Dart started 12 games as quarterback in the 2025 season after backing up Russell Wilson.
The Giants finished the 2025 season with a 4-13 record and last place in their division.
The 2026 season will be the Giants’ first under new coach John Harbaugh.
President Trump praised Dart at the rally, calling him a “future Hall of Famer” and complimenting his athletic ability.
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a rally in New York, leading to reactions from fans, teammates, and sports commentators. The event sparked discussions about politics in sports and how athletes express their political views.
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Jaxson Dart, quarterback for the New York Giants, introduced President Trump at a rally in Suffern, New York.
Dart led the crowd in a Giants chant and was praised by President Trump during his speech.
President Trump made comments about Dart’s physical strength in a joking manner.
Giants teammate Abdul Carter publicly questioned Dart’s appearance at the rally on social media.
Other players and sports commentators debated whether it was appropriate for Carter to call out Dart publicly.
Some fans and public figures expressed strong opinions both supporting and criticizing Dart’s choice.
The situation has prompted broader conversations about the role of politics in professional sports.
Political figures also commented, comparing reactions to Dart with those toward other athletes who have shown political activism.
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Austin Reaves, a key player for the Los Angeles Lakers, hinted he wants to stay with the team and play alongside stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic. He is expected to leave his current contract for a longer deal during the NBA free agency starting June 30.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for a busy offseason starting June 30 with NBA free agency.
Austin Reaves is likely to decline his player option to seek a longer contract.
The Lakers want to re-sign both Reaves and LeBron James.
Reaves expressed interest in returning to the Lakers, saying he wants to "run it back."
He avoided commenting on specific roster moves, focusing first on his contract.
Last season, Reaves averaged 23.3 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game.
His shooting percentages were 49% from the field, 36% from three-point range, and 87.1% from free throws.
LeBron James may return for his 24th NBA season, which would be with the Lakers.
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Bryan Torres, aged 28, hit a home run in his first Major League Baseball game for the St. Louis Cardinals. Torres had thought about quitting baseball four years ago before finally reaching the major leagues.
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Bryan Torres is 28 years old.
He made his MLB debut with the St. Louis Cardinals.
In his first game, he hit a home run.
Torres had considered retiring from baseball four years earlier.
His debut was described as emotional, showing how much it meant to him.
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Barcelona won the Women’s Champions League final by beating Lyon 4-0 in Oslo. Barcelona’s Ewa Pajor scored two goals, and Salma Paralluelo added two more in the last minutes, securing a strong victory.
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Barcelona defeated Lyon 4-0 in the Women’s Champions League final.
The match took place at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Norway.
Ewa Pajor scored two goals for Barcelona in the 55th and 69th minutes.
Salma Paralluelo scored in the 90th minute and during stoppage time.
The first goal was assisted by Patri Guijarro after a long run.
Barcelona has won four domestic and international trophies this season.
They have won the European title four times in six seasons.
Barcelona’s win ends Lyon’s previous decade of dominance in women’s football.
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Lane Kiffin, the head coach at LSU, has added Kaden Martin, a quarterback transferring from Miami, to LSU’s quarterback group. Kaden Martin is the son of Tee Martin, a former Tennessee quarterback and current LSU offensive analyst, and has not played college football yet. This transfer makes Martin the fourth new quarterback at LSU this offseason.
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Kaden Martin is transferring to LSU from Miami and joins LSU’s quarterback team.
He is the son of Tee Martin, a former Tennessee national championship quarterback and current LSU offensive analyst.
Kaden Martin originally signed with Miami in 2022 as a multi-sport athlete for football and baseball.
He played two games in Miami’s baseball team but did not play college football there.
LSU’s quarterback room now includes Sam Leavitt, Husan Longstreet, Landen Clark, and Kaden Martin.
Sam Leavitt is expected to be LSU’s starting quarterback in 2026 after recovering from foot surgery.
Husan Longstreet was a five-star recruit from USC and is considered a promising future player.
Landen Clark transferred from Elon and was named CAA Co-Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2025.
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