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Chris Richards, a key defender for the US men's national soccer team, has torn two ligaments in his ankle. This injury puts his participation in the upcoming World Cup in doubt as he recovers with his club, Crystal Palace, ahead of their important matches.
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Chris Richards tore two ligaments in his ankle during a recent match for Crystal Palace.
The injury caused swelling, but the ankle is stable according to the club manager.
Richards will miss the upcoming Premier League game against Arsenal and might also miss the Conference League final.
He has been a key player for Crystal Palace this season, playing many minutes and starts.
Richards is an important defender for the USMNT and has earned 13 caps since 2025.
The US coach, Mauricio Pochettino, has few center-back options, making Richards’ availability important.
The USMNT will announce their World Cup squad on May 26, with pre-tournament games on May 31 and June 6.
The World Cup group stage for the US starts on June 12 against Paraguay in Los Angeles.
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The French Open will keep the same prize money distribution this year despite complaints from top tennis players that their share of revenue has dropped. Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said no changes will happen now but discussions with players will continue after the event.
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The French Open’s total prize money is 61.7 million euros ($72 million), up 5.3 million euros from last year.
Players say their share of the tournament’s revenue dropped from 15.5% in 2024 to a projected 14.9% in 2026.
Tournament revenue grew 14% to 395 million euros ($457.7 million) in 2025, but prize money only rose by about 5.4%.
Singles winners at Roland Garros will get 2.8 million euros ($3.2 million) each, an increase from last year.
Players, including top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, threatened to boycott Grand Slam events if compensation does not improve.
Some players plan to limit media time to 15 minutes during the pre-tournament media day to show their dissatisfaction.
Mauresmo said prize money will not change this year but organizers are open to future talks with players and their representatives.
A meeting between tournament officials and players is expected on Friday during the event’s start week.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract before the 2026 season. ESPN called this the worst offseason move for the team, pointing out concerns about the long-term quarterback situation.
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The Steelers re-signed Aaron Rodgers for one year ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
ESPN named this signing the Steelers’ worst move of the offseason.
The team gave Rodgers until mid-May to decide on his future before offering him a new contract with a big raise.
ESPN said the Steelers did not compete for other veteran quarterbacks like Kyler Murray, Kirk Cousins, or Joe Flacco.
Rodgers’ performance has declined since his 2021 MVP award, ranking low in Total QBR, a quarterback rating statistic.
The Steelers lack a clear quarterback for the future despite drafting Will Howard and Drew Allar in recent drafts.
Veteran backup quarterback Mason Rudolph is also on the team, but managing four quarterbacks this season is uncertain.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder won a game against the San Antonio Spurs, tying their series 1-1 in the Western Conference Finals. However, Thunder player Jalen Williams hurt his hamstring again during the game and may miss the rest of the playoffs, according to a sports doctor.
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The Thunder beat the Spurs 122-113 to even the series at one win each.
Jalen Williams left the game after re-injuring his hamstring and did not return.
Williams had already missed 49 games this season due to the same injury.
He performed well in Game 1 with 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Sports doctor David J. Chao said hamstring injuries are hard to manage in playoff games.
Williams’ quick return after missing six games may have made the injury worse.
If the Thunder reach the NBA Finals, Williams’ ability to play will depend on how bad the injury is.
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NASCAR driver Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a serious illness and will not race at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend. His family and racing team are focusing on his treatment and recovery.
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Kyle Busch is a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, winning titles in 2015 and 2019.
He is currently 41 years old and from Las Vegas.
Busch has 63 NASCAR Cup Series wins and held a record for consecutive winning seasons from 2004 to 2023.
He ranks 24th in the current Cup Series standings with two top-10 finishes this season.
Busch is in his fourth season with Richard Childress Racing (RCR).
RCR announced Austin Hill will replace Busch in this weekend’s race.
Busch’s family asked for privacy while he receives treatment.
RCR emphasized that Busch’s health is their highest priority and supports his recovery.
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Harry Maguire and Fikayo Tomori have been left out of England's squad for the upcoming World Cup. Other players like Luke Shaw are also expected to miss out, while some Arsenal players are likely to be included.
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Harry Maguire and Fikayo Tomori will not be part of England's World Cup team.
Both players had been included in recent friendly matches under coach Thomas Tuchel.
Maguire expressed his surprise and disappointment about not being selected.
Luke Shaw, another Manchester United player, is expected to miss the tournament despite a strong season.
Dan Burn (Newcastle) and Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) are likely to replace some defenders.
Arsenal players Noni Madueke, Bukayo Saka, and Declan Rice are expected to be on the final 26-man squad.
England's World Cup games will be in the US, Mexico, and Canada starting from June 11, with the first match against Croatia on June 17.
England will have warm-up matches against New Zealand and Costa Rica before the tournament begins.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder tied their Western Conference Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs by winning Game 2. Thunder center Chet Holmgren played better in Game 2 but still faces criticism about his ability to guard Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and perform consistently in the series.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs, making the series 1-1.
Chet Holmgren scored 13 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in Game 2, improving from Game 1.
Holmgren had a weak showing in Game 1 with 8 points and 8 rebounds in 41 minutes.
Holmgren was runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year.
ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith questioned Holmgren’s readiness and ability to handle the challenge of guarding Victor Wembanyama.
The Spurs won Game 1 with a final score of 122-115 after double overtime.
Game 3 and Game 4 will be played in San Antonio as the Thunder try to regain home-court advantage.
Game 3 is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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The finalists of "Survivor 50," a popular reality TV competition, discussed their strategies and experiences on the show. Aubry Bracco won the $2 million prize by carefully balancing when to act and when to stay unnoticed among strong players.
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Aubry Bracco won "Survivor 50" and took home a $2 million prize.
Bracco first appeared in season 32 and was a finalist before but did not win.
The show features social strategy where players must outwit each other and persuade eliminated players to vote for them in the final.
Tiffany Nicole Ervin believed having many friends on the jury made her a threat and led to her being voted out.
Jonathan Young tried to seem less strategic so others would underestimate him.
The competition is very physically and mentally demanding, requiring emotional control and endurance.
Host Jeff Probst, who has hosted all 50 seasons, described the game as complex social politics where players must convince former opponents to support them.
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Mercedes driver George Russell wants to move past a difficult start to the Formula 1 season as he gets ready for the Canadian Grand Prix. Despite his teammate Kimi Antonelli leading the championship, Russell feels positive after learning from a tough race in Miami and expects improvements with a new car upgrade.
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George Russell drives for Mercedes and has six F1 career wins.
His teammate Kimi Antonelli leads the championship, 20 points ahead, after winning the last three races.
Russell was on pole position in Montreal for the last two years and won there in 2025.
He finished fourth in the Miami race, behind Antonelli and two McLaren drivers.
The Miami race was a tough learning experience, especially about car setup and tire management.
This season introduced new engines that mix traditional fuel power and electric power, requiring new energy management skills.
The Canadian track is cooler than Miami, making tire performance easier to manage.
Mercedes will bring a major upgrade to their car for the Canadian Grand Prix, aiming to improve performance further.
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British Gymnastics will change its system for handling abuse complaints after victims said the current process was unfair and caused more harm. The sport's governing body aims to create a new process that is independent, fair, sensitive to trauma, and resolves cases faster.
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British Gymnastics found to have a culture where gymnast wellbeing was not a priority, including reports of training on broken bones and bullying.
Victims and parents criticized the independent complaints process (ICP) for being flawed and re-traumatizing.
British Gymnastics will replace the ICP with a new system that remains independent and trauma-informed.
A former gymnast named Laura developed eating disorders after being pressured to lose weight and said the process failed to hold coaches fully accountable.
More than 28 legal claims against British Gymnastics are currently ongoing, as reported by a law firm.
Another gymnast, Nicole Pavier, said the ICP process was “horrific” and did not allow support or witness statements during complaints.
The current process sometimes does not result in coaches being publicly banned or suspended even when complaints are partly upheld.
Survivor group Gymnasts For Change demands more transparency and says there are failures in how cases are handled.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help his team, Al Nassr, win 4-1 against Damac. This victory gave Ronaldo his first Saudi Pro League title since joining the league in January 2023.
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Ronaldo plays for Al Nassr, a team in the Saudi Pro League.
Al Nassr defeated Damac 4-1 in the match.
Ronaldo scored two goals in this game.
This win secured Al Nassr the league title.
Ronaldo joined the Saudi Pro League in January 2023.
This is Ronaldo’s first Saudi league championship.
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Titans quarterback Cam Ward said he lost about 10 pounds this offseason by watching what he eats. He shared this update during the team's voluntary offseason workouts (OTAs).
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Cam Ward is a quarterback for the Tennessee Titans.
He lost approximately 10 pounds this offseason.
The weight loss was achieved by controlling his diet.
He mentioned this during the team's offseason training activities called OTAs.
OTAs are voluntary workouts held before the regular football season begins.
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The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) had its first Canadian champion as Montreal Victoire won the Walter Cup, beating the Ottawa Charge. Meanwhile, the league is expanding in the United States with new teams announced in San Jose, Detroit, Las Vegas, and Hamilton, Ontario, reflecting strong growth in women’s hockey in the US.
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Montreal Victoire won the PWHL championship, the Walter Cup, in an all-Canadian final against Ottawa Charge.
The PWHL is expanding to San Jose, Detroit, Las Vegas, and Hamilton for the 2026/27 season.
The league will have seven US teams and five Canadian teams, marking the first time US teams outnumber Canadian ones.
US cities have high attendance records for women’s hockey, including Madison Square Garden setting a record with 18,006 fans.
The league’s TV exposure in the US grew with a national deal on ION, showing games to a wider audience.
Attendance and viewership increased significantly, including a 77% rise in YouTube viewership season-over-season.
The number of women and girls playing hockey in the US reached 100,000, with large growth in states like Nevada.
Merchandise sales and corporate partnerships for the PWHL grew over the past year, showing strong business growth.
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Afghanistan’s women’s refugee cricket team will tour England next month, marking a key step in their return to international cricket after being excluded by the Taliban. The team includes former Afghanistan Cricket Board players who now live abroad and will play matches and attend the Women’s T20 World Cup final.
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The Afghan women’s refugee cricket team was excluded from sport after the Taliban returned to power.
The team includes players who had contracts with the Afghanistan Cricket Board and left the country due to Taliban restrictions.
The tour to England begins on June 22 and includes Twenty20 matches and attending the Women’s T20 World Cup final on July 5 at Lord’s.
Many players resettled in Australia and played domestic cricket but could not compete internationally.
The International Cricket Council requires test-playing countries to support both men’s and women’s national teams.
The team’s return has been supported by a consultancy called “It’s Game On,” co-founded by former Australian player Mel Jones.
The England and Wales Cricket Board says the tour promotes inclusion and supports women’s participation in sport.
ECB leaders emphasize cricket’s role in providing opportunities and standing against exclusion.
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The Cleveland Browns are deciding who will be their starting quarterback for the next season. Head coach Todd Monken said the decision is still open, with quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders leading the competition during practices.
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Todd Monken is the first-year head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
The Browns have four quarterbacks: Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and rookie Taylen Green.
Watson and Sanders are currently splitting first-team practice reps, showing a competition for the starter spot.
Watson is in the final year of a $230 million contract signed in 2022.
Sanders started the last seven games last season, throwing for 1,400 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
Monken said the quarterback rotation will continue during offseason training and into the summer training camp.
Sanders said that Coach Monken’s encouragement has helped him perform better in the competition.
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LeBron James said the Los Angeles Lakers lost their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder because the Thunder had more talented players. He said the Lakers worked hard and used good strategy, but talent made the difference.
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The Lakers were swept by the Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals.
LeBron James said the loss was due to being out-talented, not outplayed physically or strategically.
The Thunder won the first three games by at least 18 points each.
The Lakers kept the last game close but lost 115-110.
Injuries affected the Lakers, including Luka Doncic missing the playoffs.
The Thunder won Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs to even their next series.
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The San Antonio Spurs lost Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 122-113. Stephon Castle, the Spurs’ second-year guard, had a high number of turnovers but said he made mistakes because he was rushing and tired. His teammates showed support and believe he will improve.
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The Spurs lost Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The final score was 122-113 in favor of the Thunder.
De'Aaron Fox missed the game due to an ankle injury; Dylan Harper left after a hamstring injury.
Stephon Castle had 9 turnovers in Game 2 and 11 turnovers in Game 1.
Castle said his turnovers were partly due to fatigue and rushing himself.
Despite turnovers, Castle felt the team still had a chance to win the game.
Teammate Keldon Johnson said the team supports Castle and that turnovers happen to everyone.
Game 3 is scheduled for Friday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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LeBron James, who has played for the Los Angeles Lakers since 2018, is now a free agent. He is taking his time to decide whether to stay with the Lakers or move to another team, planning to make a choice by August after taking a family vacation.
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LeBron James joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018.
He is currently a free agent, meaning he can sign with any team.
James has not decided yet if he will stay with the Lakers or go somewhere else.
He spoke about his future on the "Mind the Game" podcast with Steve Nash.
James plans to take a family vacation after Memorial Day before making any decisions.
He expects to make a final decision by late July or August.
James is confident he can still play basketball at a high level.
There is speculation about whether he might return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, his former team.
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Arsenal secured the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City drew at Bournemouth. Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, chose not to watch the deciding game and instead stayed home, celebrating privately with his family before joining his players later.
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Arsenal won the Premier League title with one game remaining.
Manchester City’s draw at Bournemouth confirmed Arsenal as champions.
Manager Mikel Arteta stayed home instead of watching the game with players.
Arteta spent time building a barbecue fire and was informed of the win by his son.
Arsenal players celebrated the title at their training center in London Colney.
This is Arteta’s first major league title as a manager.
Arsenal is preparing for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30.
Arsenal will lift the trophy officially at their next away game against Crystal Palace.
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The Indiana Fever won a basketball game against the Portland Fire without their star player Caitlin Clark, who was held out due to a back issue. The team did not list Clark on the injury report before the game, which raised questions about whether they followed WNBA rules correctly, but the Fever's coach said they do not expect any punishment.
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The Indiana Fever beat the Portland Fire 90-73 without Caitlin Clark playing.
Clark was dealing with a back problem and missed practice the day before the game.
The team expected Clark to play but held her out after she woke up stiff the game day.
Clark was not listed on the official injury report before the match, raising rule concerns.
WNBA rules require injury reports to be submitted by 5 p.m. the day before a game.
Coach Stephanie White said not all players who miss practice must be on the injury report.
White believes the Fever will not be punished for how they handled Clark’s status.
Clark has had previous injuries but is currently healthy and performing well this season.
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