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Sonia Raman is the first head coach of Indian descent in the WNBA. She is the current head coach of the Seattle Storm and spoke about her experience and what this achievement means to her.
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Sonia Raman is the head coach of the Seattle Storm basketball team.
She is the first WNBA head coach with Indian heritage.
Raman described becoming a head coach as a great honor.
The WNBA is a professional women's basketball league.
She shared her thoughts in an interview with CBS News reporter Jonathan Vigliotti.
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Tensions between tennis players and the organizers of the Grand Slam tournaments grew during the French Open, as players demanded a bigger role in decisions and a fairer share of tournament earnings. Players highlighted issues like pensions, scheduling, and poor communication from leaders, while some avoided calling for boycotts but stressed the need for change.
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Players at the French Open expressed frustration over how tournament money is shared and how decisions are made.
Novak Djokovic and other top players support better conditions not just for themselves but also for lower-ranked players.
Issues raised include pensions, late-night matches, tournament expansion, and lack of response from tennis officials.
Some players, like Taylor Fritz and Aryna Sabalenka, want fairness and improvements for all players, especially those ranked lower.
Players planned to reduce their media appearances to protest and signal their concerns.
While boycotts were mentioned, many players said they are cautious about such drastic steps.
Djokovic warned that divisions between players, tournaments, and tennis bodies hurt the sport’s future and called for unity.
Players compared their situation to problems seen in professional golf, urging tennis to avoid similar conflicts.
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England's World Cup football squad was revealed mostly through leaks before the official announcement by coach Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel emphasized he chose players based on trust, team spirit, and selflessness rather than just talent, and expressed disappointment over a player publicly reacting to his non-selection.
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England's 26-man World Cup squad was leaked to the public before the official announcement.
Coach Thomas Tuchel values players ready to work for the team and show commitment on and off the field.
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire publicly expressed disappointment after not being selected.
Tuchel said Maguire's public reaction was unnecessary but understandable.
The first players leaked as not selected were previously favored by former coach Gareth Southgate.
Tuchel emphasized leadership, unity, and handling disappointment as key qualities for the squad.
The coach aims to avoid problems during the tournament by selecting players who can put the team first.
Tuchel did not name team leaders but said they maintain high standards and team culture.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers lost their second game against the New York Knicks, falling behind 0-2 in the series. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins suggested that the NBA should punish the Cavaliers for their poor effort during the game.
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The Cavaliers lost 109-93 to the Knicks, putting them down 0-2 in the series.
Kendrick Perkins, a former NBA player, called the Cavaliers' performance an embarrassment to the league.
Perkins recommended that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver consider fining the Cavaliers for their lack of effort.
The Cavaliers previously came back from a two-game deficit in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Detroit Pistons.
In Game 1 of the conference finals, Cleveland had a strong lead before New York made a 44-11 run to win in overtime.
Perkins criticized the Cavaliers’ defense, saying they hoped opponents would miss shots instead of actively contesting them.
The discussion took place on ESPN’s show "First Take."
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Brooks Koepka scored 8-under 63 in his first round at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf tournament, his best start since 2020. He switched to a new putter recently, which helped improve his putting and overall performance.
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Koepka played at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.
He had six birdies and one eagle, with no bogeys in the opening round.
This was his best opening round on the PGA Tour since 2020.
Koepka changed to a Scotty Cameron Fastback 1.5 putter after the PGA Championship.
He described feeling comfortable with the new putter during recent practice.
As of Friday morning, Koepka was tied for third place in the tournament.
Taylor Moore leads the tournament with 10-under par, followed by Kensei Hirata at 9-under.
Koepka’s second round tee time is 1:43 p.m. ET, playing with Scottie Scheffler and Si Woo Kim.
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Top tennis players at the French Open protested the low share of prize money they receive compared to the tournaments' revenue. They limited their time with the media to 15 minutes, symbolizing the 15% prize money rate currently offered by the French Open. The players want more prize money, better player welfare, and more say in tournament decisions.
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka and other top players cut their media time to 15 minutes in protest.
The 15-minute limit represents the 15% of tournament revenue given as prize money by the French Open.
Other leading players involved included Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, and Taylor Fritz.
Novak Djokovic supported the protest in principle but did not take part.
Players are asking Grand Slam tournaments to increase prize money to 22% of their revenue by 2030.
The players want better support for pensions, healthcare, and maternity benefits.
They also want to have a greater role in decisions about scheduling and tournament formats.
This protest follows ongoing discussions between players and Grand Slams with limited progress so far.
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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever is expected to play Friday night against the Golden State Valkyries after missing a game due to back soreness. If she scores at least 20 points and makes 10 assists in this game, she would become only the second WNBA player to have three straight games with these stats.
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The Indiana Fever play the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Caitlin Clark missed the previous game due to back soreness but is likely to play.
Clark is aiming for her third game in a row with 20 or more points and 10 or more assists.
Only Courtney Vandersloot has done this before in WNBA history.
Clark averages 24.3 points, 9.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game so far this season.
Indiana Fever’s current record is 3 wins and 2 losses.
After Friday’s game, the Fever will have nearly a week off before playing the Valkyries again.
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The New York Knicks are close to reaching the NBA Finals, needing two more wins after their recent victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jalen Brunson, the Knicks' main player, has played very well, with high points and assists, leading some experts to say he could become the best player in Knicks history if they win the championship.
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The Knicks are two wins away from the NBA Finals.
Jalen Brunson scored 19 points and made 14 assists in their latest game.
In the previous game, Brunson scored 38 points in a strong comeback.
ESPN analyst Jay Williams said Brunson could become the greatest player in Knicks history if they win the title.
The Cavaliers focused their defense on Brunson, but he still contributed a playoff career-high 14 assists.
Brunson is averaging 27.6 points per game in the postseason.
The NCAA started an investigation into the Ole Miss football program after Clemson coach Dabo Swinney accused Ole Miss coach Pete Golding of interfering with a player named Luke Ferrelli. The investigation began on the same day the complaint was made.
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The NCAA is looking into Ole Miss's football program.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney made a complaint.
The complaint was about Ole Miss coach Pete Golding.
The issue involves a linebacker named Luke Ferrelli.
The NCAA began the probe on the day of the complaint.
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch reported coughing up blood, feeling short of breath, and overheating the day before he died. This information comes from a 911 call obtained by The Associated Press.
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Kyle Busch was a NASCAR driver.
He experienced shortness of breath the day before his death.
He felt like he was overheating.
He was coughing up blood during that time.
These details were revealed in a 911 emergency call.
The 911 call was obtained by The Associated Press.
This occurred one day before Kyle Busch passed away.
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LeBron James will become a free agent soon and may sign with one of five teams. ESPN suggests the Lakers could offer him a one-year contract, but he might also join the Cavaliers, Spurs, Nuggets, or Warriors.
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LeBron James is set to become a free agent this offseason.
ESPN suggests the Lakers offer him a one-year, $30 million contract with no trade clause.
Other potential teams include the Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets, and Golden State Warriors.
The Nuggets, Warriors, and Cavaliers can only offer James the veteran minimum salary of $3.9 million.
James does not need the money and might accept a lower salary to pursue another championship.
He has not made a decision yet and said it could take until August.
James discussed his free agency status on his podcast "Mind the Game."
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are behind 0-2 in their Eastern Conference finals series against the New York Knicks. James Harden said their main problem was missing open shots, not the Knicks' defense.
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The Cavaliers are down 0-2 in the Eastern Conference finals versus the Knicks.
This is the second series in a row where Cleveland fell behind 0-2.
James Harden scored 18 points, had six rebounds, and two assists in the recent game.
Harden said the team missed many open shots, which hurt their chances to win.
Sam Merrill and Max Strus struggled, making only 2 of 15 shots combined.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 26 points in the game.
Game 3 of the series will be in Cleveland on May 23 at 8 p.m. ET.
The series is broadcast on ABC.
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The New York Giants’ defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles tendon during a recent practice, and he will miss the entire 2026 season. The injury happened while the team was training indoors because of heavy rain.
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Roy Robertson-Harris hurt his Achilles tendon during an organized team activity (OTA) workout.
He was expected to miss the whole 2026 NFL season because of this injury.
The injury occurred early in the practice while he was taking first-team reps.
The Giants were practicing indoors due to heavy rain outside.
The Giants recently traded star defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals.
The team is working on rebuilding their defensive line after the trade.
Roy Robertson-Harris has played in the NFL for several teams and was about to start his 10th season.
The Giants coach said he feels good about the team’s defensive lineup despite these changes.
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The New York Knicks won their ninth straight game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. WWE star Danhausen jokingly claims he helped the Knicks win by removing a curse he placed on the team, a story that has gained attention but was dismissed by Knicks player Jalen Brunson.
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The Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-103 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Jalen Brunson scored 19 points and had 14 assists in the game.
Teammate Josh Hart led with 26 points.
The Knicks need two more wins in Cleveland to reach the NBA Finals.
WWE star Danhausen said he cursed the Knicks but uncursed them after a fan paid him.
Danhausen appears on ESPN to promote WWE events and interacts with sports shows.
Jalen Brunson said he doesn’t follow the story closely and is off social media.
ESPN and WWE have a partnership that includes showing major WWE events like WrestleMania.
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England’s football manager Thomas Tuchel left out key players Phil Foden and Cole Palmer from the 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup. Tuchel said he focused on team spirit and unity rather than just picking the most talented individuals as England aims to win its first men's major title since 1966.
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Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were surprisingly left out of England’s World Cup squad.
Defender Trent Alexander-Arnold and Manchester United’s Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw were also omitted.
Tuchel emphasized choosing players committed to the team’s spirit over individual talent.
England has not won a major men’s football title since 1966.
Both Foden and Palmer had difficult 2026 club seasons, affecting their selection.
Key players like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham were included in the squad.
Ivan Toney and Kobbie Mainoo made squad appearances despite limited recent international play.
Marcus Rashford returns to a major tournament after improving his form at Barcelona.
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The New York Knicks have taken a strong 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-103. Josh Hart led the Knicks in scoring with 26 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 18 points and 13 rebounds. Hart shared a humorous comment about not relying on analytics, quoting his former coach Jay Wright.
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The Knicks won Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals by a score of 119-103.
Josh Hart scored 26 points on 10-for-21 shooting, the highest for the Knicks in the game.
Jalen Brunson contributed 19 points and a career-high 14 assists.
Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
All Knicks starters scored in double digits, and the team shot 51.8% from the field.
Hart quoted his former Villanova coach Jay Wright saying analytics are "lamp posts to a drunk person."
The Knicks are on a nine-game winning streak in the playoffs and need two more wins to reach the NBA Finals.
Game 3 is scheduled to be played in Cleveland at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday.
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Kyle Busch, a well-known NASCAR driver and two-time Cup Series champion, has died suddenly after being hospitalized with a severe illness. His former teammate Jimmie Johnson spoke about Busch's competitive spirit on the track and his caring nature off the track.
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Kyle Busch was hospitalized with a serious illness and later passed away.
Busch was a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, winning titles in 2015 and 2019.
He holds the record for the most combined wins (234) across NASCAR’s three top divisions.
Jimmie Johnson, also a NASCAR legend, described Busch as a fierce competitor and a devoted family man.
Busch began his Cup Series career at 18 and was Johnson’s teammate at Hendrick Motorsports from 2004 to 2007.
Busch was known by the nickname "Rowdy" for his aggressive driving style.
He is survived by his wife Samantha and two children, Brexton (11) and Lennix (4).
NASCAR has not yet released the official cause of Kyle Busch’s death.
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died suddenly at age 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness. He was a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and widely respected in the sport. Tributes poured in from fellow drivers, teams, and other sports organizations.
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Kyle Busch passed away on Thursday at age 41; cause of death has not been announced.
Busch was a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, winning titles in 2015 and 2019.
He held the record for the most wins across NASCAR’s three main series.
Busch was hospitalized earlier on the same day his death was announced.
He raced for Richard Childress Racing in his final season and had two top-10 finishes in 12 races that year.
Busch was known by nicknames like “Rowdy” and “Wild Thing” due to his intense racing style and rivalries.
Fellow drivers and rivals expressed condolences and shared memories highlighting his impact on NASCAR.
Other sports organizations, such as the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, paid tribute with moments of silence and video tributes.
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Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR champion and team owner, spoke about his friend Kyle Busch, who passed away at age 41. Johnson described Busch as a very competitive and determined racer in NASCAR.
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Kyle Busch died on Thursday at age 41.
Jimmie Johnson is a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.
Johnson owns the Legacy Motor Club racing team.
Johnson called Busch a "spirited, ruthless competitor."
Busch was known for his intense racing style.
Johnson appeared on CBS Mornings to share memories of Busch.
Both Johnson and Busch were successful NASCAR drivers.
The interview was featured by CBS News.
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