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The second annual Weenie 500 race took place as a lead-up to the Indianapolis 500 Memorial Day Weekend event. The winning entries were "Cook 'Em Cam" and "Jack and Cheese," with the New York dog named "Jack and Cheese" winning the race.
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The Weenie 500 is a hot dog racing event held before the Indianapolis 500.
This was the second year the Weenie 500 took place.
The winning dogs were named "Cook 'Em Cam" and "Jack and Cheese."
"Jack and Cheese" is a New York-themed hot dog.
The race happened during Memorial Day Weekend.
The winners shared their excitement with CBS News after the race.
The Weenie 500 is connected to a bigger, well-known auto race, the Indianapolis 500.
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The Los Angeles Chargers focused on improving their offensive line after a poor playoff performance. They are also working on their wide receiver lineup and are in talks with veteran Keenan Allen about returning for another season.
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The Chargers lost 16-3 to the New England Patriots in the wild-card playoff round.
They signed center Tyler Biadasz for three years, $30 million, and drafted several offensive linemen in the NFL draft.
Keenan Allen, a wide receiver, is a free agent after a one-year, $8.5 million deal signed before the 2025 season.
Chargers GM Joe Hortiz said the team is talking with Allen’s representatives about a possible return.
Allen has played most of his career with the Chargers, except for the 2024 season with the Chicago Bears.
The Chargers would prefer Allen not to join their rival, the Kansas City Chiefs.
Allen had strong stats in 2025, making him a valuable player for the Chargers going forward.
Re-signing Allen would help quarterback Justin Herbert continue with a familiar and effective receiver.
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Montpellier won the Rugby Challenge Cup final against Ulster with a score of 59-26 in Bilbao. Ulster started well but Montpellier pulled ahead and secured their third Challenge Cup title, ending Ulster’s hopes for a first trophy in 20 years.
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The match took place in Bilbao at the San Mames Stadium in hot weather.
Ulster scored first with a try by captain Nick Timoney.
Montpellier responded quickly with tries by Gabriel N'Gandebe and Donovan Taofifenua.
At halftime, Montpellier led 26-12.
Montpellier extended their lead early in the second half and controlled the game.
Ulster’s tries came from Timoney, Cormac Izuchukwu, Robert Baloucoune, and Michael Lowry.
Montpellier’s tries were scored by N'Gandebe, Taofifenua (2), Billy Vunipola, Alex Becognee, Lenni Nouchi, Baptiste Erdocio, Wilfrid Hounkpatin, and Arthur Vincent.
Ulster will miss qualification for the Champions Cup next season and did not make the United Rugby Championship play-offs.
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LeBron James, who started his NBA career in Cleveland, may retire by returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers. His former teammate Channing Frye said Cleveland would be a great place for James to finish his career because they have a team that could compete for a championship.
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LeBron James was the first overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003.
He played seven seasons for Cleveland before joining the Miami Heat, winning two NBA championships there.
James returned to Cleveland and won the city’s first NBA title in 2016.
Since 2018, James has played for the Los Angeles Lakers.
He might become a free agent this offseason and has not made a final decision about his future.
James said he is taking his time and will think about his plans after his family vacation.
Channing Frye, his former teammate, suggested James should go back to Cleveland to finish his career.
Frye noted that Cleveland has a good team now that could challenge for a championship.
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The article provides live updates and highlights from Game 3 of the basketball series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Fans can follow the game’s progress and key moments as the two teams compete.
Key Facts
The article covers Game 3 of a basketball series.
The teams playing are the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs.
Updates include live action and important highlights.
The game is part of an ongoing competition between the two teams.
The coverage allows fans to stay informed in real time.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder had a strong NBA season with a 64-18 record and are competing for their second straight championship, led by two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. ESPN analyst Jay Williams criticized the Thunder for relying too much on drawing fouls during games, a strategy some players and fans find frustrating.
Key Facts
The Oklahoma City Thunder finished the season with 64 wins and 18 losses.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) is a two-time NBA MVP and the team’s star player.
Jay Williams, a former NBA player, criticized the Thunder on ESPN for "foul baiting," or trying to get free throws by drawing fouls.
Williams said this style shows a lack of respect for the game of basketball.
Despite criticisms, the Thunder averaged many free throws, with SGA making 540 free throws in the season.
In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, the Spurs beat the Thunder in double overtime, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 41 points and 24 rebounds.
Game 2 saw OKC win and even the series, shooting seven more free throws than the Spurs.
The Spurs and Thunder will continue their series with Game 3 scheduled soon.
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During a recent NBA playoff game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Spurs rookie Carter Bryant was recorded using a public bathroom while the game was ongoing. Spurs player Julian Champagnie confirmed the video was real and defended Bryant, saying people should not record others in bathrooms.
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Carter Bryant, a rookie for the Spurs, was filmed using a public bathroom during a game against the Thunder.
The video was posted on social media and viewed over 672,000 times.
Many people initially thought the video might be AI-generated, but Spurs player Julian Champagnie confirmed it was real.
Champagnie said Bryant handled the situation well by washing his hands and leaving quickly.
Champagnie also stated that recording someone in the bathroom is wrong and should stop.
The Spurs and Thunder are competing in the Western Conference Finals of the NBA playoffs.
The Thunder lost a game in these playoffs for the first time in Game 1, which the Spurs won in double overtime.
Games 3 and 4 will be played in San Antonio this weekend.
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Victor Wembanyama was chosen by all voters for the NBA's All-Defensive First Team. He was joined by Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Rudy Gobert, and Derrick White on the first team.
Key Facts
Victor Wembanyama was the only player selected unanimously for the All-Defensive First Team.
The other first-team members are Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Rudy Gobert, and Derrick White.
The All-Defensive Team recognizes the best defensive players in the NBA.
Victor Wembanyama plays for the San Antonio Spurs.
This selection highlights players who excel at stopping opposing teams from scoring.
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Pep Guardiola, the Spanish manager of Manchester City, will step down after managing the team for 10 years. During his time, he won many trophies and spoke out about the conflict in Gaza.
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Pep Guardiola has been Manchester City’s manager for 10 years.
He is stepping down from his role as manager.
Guardiola has won many trophies with Manchester City.
He has publicly spoken against violence in Gaza.
Guardiola supports Palestinians in the Middle East conflict.
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died at age 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness. A 911 call revealed he was coughing up blood and feeling short of breath the day before he died.
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Kyle Busch was 41 years old when he died.
He had been hospitalized three days before a major race due to a severe illness.
On the day before his death, Busch experienced shortness of breath and was coughing up blood.
He became unresponsive while testing in a racing simulator and was taken to a hospital.
Busch had a long NASCAR career with 63 Cup Series wins and a record of 19 consecutive winning seasons.
He was known for his strong competitive spirit and was respected by fellow drivers.
Busch’s family and racing team have not yet released the official cause of death.
Busch recently competed in a race while dealing with a sinus cold that affected his performance.
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The French Open, a major tennis tournament, starts this weekend in Paris with top players like Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and defending champion Coco Gauff competing. Tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou, known for coaching Serena Williams and guiding Coco Gauff’s career, discusses the event and players.
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The French Open is celebrating its 130th edition this year.
Jannik Sinner, the world number one in men’s tennis, is returning after losing last year’s final to Carlos Alcaraz.
Aryna Sabalenka is the top-ranked player in the women’s competition.
Iga Swiatek, called the Queen of Clay, and Coco Gauff, the defending champion, are also key players to watch.
Patrick Mouratoglou is a well-known tennis coach who worked with Serena Williams and helped develop Coco Gauff.
The tournament is held in Paris and is one of the four Grand Slam events in tennis.
The article includes a video discussion featuring tennis experts.
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Azura Stevens, a forward for the Sky basketball team, has been recovering from a bone bruise in her left knee. She will play her first game of the season this Saturday against the Lynx.
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Azura Stevens is a forward for the Sky basketball team.
She missed the first five games of the season.
Her absence was due to a bone bruise in her left knee.
Stevens is expected to return to play on Saturday.
The Sky will play against the Lynx in that game.
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Si Woo Kim almost made history by shooting a score of 59 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf tournament on Friday. However, he made a mistake on the last hole, scoring a bogey instead of a par, which stopped him from joining the very few players who have scored below 60 in a PGA Tour event.
Key Facts
Si Woo Kim was playing in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf tournament.
He scored 60 on Friday, just one stroke away from 59.
A score of 59 would have been the 16th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history.
He made a bogey, which means one stroke over par, on the final hole.
If he had made par (the expected number of strokes), he would have shot a 59.
Shooting under 60 is very rare in professional golf on the PGA Tour.
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NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell spoke about driver Kyle Busch, highlighting his legacy, rebellious nature, and conflicts with NASCAR. He described Busch as a standout figure in American racing.
Key Facts
Steve O'Donnell is the CEO of NASCAR.
He discussed Kyle Busch's career and impact on the sport.
Busch is known for his rebellious attitude.
Busch has had disagreements with NASCAR officials.
O'Donnell referred to Busch as an important and tough competitor in American racing.
The talk took place on a Friday.
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LeBron James has not decided whether to retire or continue playing basketball this offseason. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins said James might be seeking attention with his comments but likely already knows his plans.
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LeBron James is considering retirement or free agency after 23 NBA seasons.
He has spent the last eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.
James said he has not yet made a decision and is focused on his family vacation.
Kendrick Perkins, an ESPN analyst, said James seems to have a clear plan but is stirring media attention.
James is 41 years old and averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds last season.
Perkins said James "moves like the president," implying he acts decisively.
Many teams are expected to be interested if James enters free agency.
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In 2026, Green Bay Packers player Micah Parsons became the highest-paid NFL player, earning about $86.4 million. This is notable because quarterbacks usually earn the most, but Parsons, a defensive player, surpassed famous quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.
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Micah Parsons earned an estimated $86.4 million in 2026, making him the top-paid NFL player.
Parsons plays as an edge rusher, a defensive position, not a quarterback.
Patrick Mahomes earned roughly $84.7 million, placing him just behind Parsons.
Parsons signed a four-year contract worth about $188 million after moving to Green Bay.
His contract included $136 million guaranteed and $123.1 million guaranteed at signing.
Houston Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. later signed a contract surpassing Parsons as the highest-paid non-quarterback.
Parsons has high-profile endorsements with brands like Adidas and Old Spice.
Patrick Mahomes also has many endorsements including Adidas, State Farm, and Oakley.
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Victor Wembanyama, a 22-year-old French basketball player, is having a historic first NBA playoff season. He has scored 22.1 points, collected 12.3 rebounds, and blocked 4 shots on average per game, reaching rare milestones alongside NBA legend David Robinson.
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Wembanyama has played 12 playoff games, averaging 22.1 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 4 blocks per game.
He amassed 265 points and 48 blocks in his first 12 playoff games, joining David Robinson as the only players with at least 250 points and 45 blocks in that span.
Wembanyama set a new NBA playoff record with 12 blocks in a single game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, he scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds, helping the Spurs win in double overtime.
The Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are tied 1-1 in the series heading into Game 3 in San Antonio.
Game 3 is scheduled at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Frost Bank Center.
The NBA officially recognized Wembanyama’s milestone before Game 3.
Wembanyama’s height is 7 feet 4 inches (7’4”).
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Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight boxing title against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt. Usyk weighed more than ever before in his career but is still 25 pounds lighter than Verhoeven, a former kickboxer making only his second pro boxing fight.
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Usyk weighed 16 stone 9 pounds (106 kg), his heaviest in a career of 24 undefeated pro fights.
Verhoeven weighed 18 stone 7 pounds (117 kg) and is fighting only his second professional boxing match.
The fight will take place near the pyramids of Giza, Egypt.
Usyk is the WBC heavyweight world champion and also holds the WBA 'super' and IBF belts, which he risks losing.
Verhoeven, a kickboxing legend from the Netherlands, is new to boxing but confident.
Usyk is 39 years old, Verhoeven is 37.
Usyk plans to continue boxing after this fight with two more bouts.
The event also features other title fights with British fighters Hamzah Sheeraz and Jack Catterall on the undercard.
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The San Antonio Spurs have improved quickly from a poor season to competing in the 2026 NBA Finals. LeBron James said last year he expected the Spurs to become a strong team if key players stayed healthy and performed well.
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The Spurs finished 13th in the Western Conference in the 2024-25 season with 34 wins and 48 losses.
They had the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and added Dylan Harper to their young team.
Their young core includes Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper.
LeBron James predicted the Spurs’ rise last season based on players’ health and performance.
The Spurs won Game 1 in double overtime against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.
De’Aaron Fox was injured and missed Game 1 but the Spurs still performed well.
Game 2 was won by the Thunder, tying the series as it moves back to San Antonio.
Games 3 and 4’s player participation for Harper and Fox is uncertain before the matches.
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Pep Guardiola, a well-known football manager, has used his position to speak out on social and political issues, including the suffering of Palestinian children during the Gaza war and Catalan independence. He will leave his role at Manchester City after winning 20 trophies in 10 years, and has faced both praise and criticism for his activism.
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Pep Guardiola is stepping down from managing Manchester City after 10 years and 20 trophies.
He publicly supports causes like Palestinian children’s suffering in Gaza during the ongoing conflict with Israel.
The war in Gaza started after Hamas’s attack on Israel in October 2023 and has killed over 72,000 people there.
Guardiola wore a Palestinian keffiyeh and attended a charity event in Barcelona supporting Palestine.
His comments on the Middle East conflict upset some, including Jewish community leaders in Manchester, who felt his remarks endangered local Jews.
In 2018, he was fined for wearing a yellow ribbon supporting imprisoned Catalan politicians.
Guardiola has also spoken out against violence in other countries and the deaths caused by U.S. immigration agents.
His foundation supports homeless people in the UK and other local charities.
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