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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said he did not play his best after his team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, lost to the San Antonio Spurs in a double overtime game. He took responsibility and said he needs to improve against strong teams.
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The game was the first in the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and Spurs.
The Spurs won 122-115 in double overtime.
Victor Wembanyama tied the game with a long three-point shot late in regulation.
Gilgeous-Alexander made 7 of 23 shots, scored 24 points, had 12 assists, and 5 steals.
He also led the team with 4 turnovers (losing the ball).
He missed many early shots and said he must play better.
The next game (Game 2) will be on May 20 at 8:30 p.m. Eastern on NBC and Peacock.
Gilgeous-Alexander emphasized staying positive and working hard despite setbacks.
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Cristiano Ronaldo will play in his sixth World Cup at age 41 after Portugal’s coach Roberto Martinez named a 27-player squad for the tournament. Portugal will compete in Group K, facing the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in matches held in the United States.
Key Facts
Cristiano Ronaldo, age 41, is included in Portugal’s squad for his sixth World Cup.
Coach Roberto Martinez selected 27 players, naming an extra goalkeeper as a “plus one” in honor of the late Diogo Jota.
Portugal will play in Group K against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia.
Matches will take place in Houston and Miami during the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19.
Martinez chose four goalkeepers and five fullbacks to meet the tournament’s demands like weather and time zones.
The squad includes versatile players such as Diogo Dalot and Joao Cancelo, and attackers like Joao Felix and Bruno Fernandes.
Portugal will have warm-up games against Chile on June 6 and Nigeria on June 10 before the World Cup starts.
FIFA requires the team to be at their Florida training camp at least five days before their first match.
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The Vegas Golden Knights appealed the NHL's punishments for not allowing media access to the team. The NHL denied the appeal, so coach John Tortorella remains fined, and the team loses a second-round draft pick.
Key Facts
The Vegas Golden Knights did not make the team available to the media.
The NHL imposed sanctions because of this action.
Coach John Tortorella was fined by the NHL.
The team lost a second-round draft pick as a penalty.
The Golden Knights appealed these penalties.
The NHL rejected the team's appeal.
The original fines and penalties are still in effect.
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This article previews which teams might play in the Stanley Cup Final from the Eastern Conference. It provides key statistics, the upcoming game schedule, and other important information about the teams.
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The focus is on teams from the Eastern Conference in the NHL.
The article looks at which teams may reach the Stanley Cup Final.
It includes key player and team statistics.
The schedule for upcoming matches is provided.
It helps fans get ready for the playoff games.
The Stanley Cup Final will determine the NHL champion.
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Jazz Chisholm Jr., a baseball player, borrowed pants from his teammate Giancarlo Stanton, who is much bigger than him. After wearing the pants, Chisholm got out of his bad performance streak.
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. was experiencing a slump, meaning he was not playing well.
He borrowed pants from Giancarlo Stanton, his teammate.
Stanton is seven inches taller and weighs 61 pounds more than Chisholm.
Wearing Stanton’s pants helped Chisholm improve his performance.
This change helped Chisholm break out of his slump.
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Gina Carano said she would have seriously hurt her arm if she had not stopped the fight against Ronda Rousey. The fight lasted only 17 seconds, with Rousey winning by forcing Carano to tap out using an armbar submission.
Key Facts
Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey fought on Saturday night after nearly a decade away from fighting.
The fight lasted just 17 seconds and happened on a mixed martial arts (MMA) event shown on Netflix.
Ronda Rousey used an armbar hold, which forced Carano to give up to avoid a broken arm.
Carano said she made a mistake by kicking when she should have moved, leading to her quick defeat.
Carano had stopped fighting in 2009 and later worked as an actress before controversy ended her acting career.
Carano suggested she might fight again despite the loss.
Rousey has said the fight was her last one before retiring.
Carano praised Rousey, calling her a legend and expressing admiration.
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WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia will fight Britain's Conor Benn in Las Vegas on September 12. Both fighters have had challenges in their careers, including doping suspensions, and this match follows their ongoing rivalry.
Key Facts
Ryan Garcia is the WBC welterweight champion and has won 25 of 28 professional fights.
Garcia won his first major title in February by beating Mario Barrios.
Conor Benn has never fought for a world title and is 29 years old.
Benn previously fought at middleweight but recently returned to welterweight for his last fight.
Benn signed a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing, a company linked to UFC and Saudi investment.
Both Garcia and Benn were suspended for one year due to doping issues.
The fight will be held in Las Vegas on September 12, the same night as a major Canelo Alvarez fight in Saudi Arabia.
Garcia and Benn have a personal rivalry, including a past confrontation at an awards show.
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Emma Raducanu lost in the first round at the Strasbourg WTA 500 tennis tournament after more than two months away from competition. She was defeated by Diane Parry in straight sets and will have limited preparation before the French Open starts.
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Raducanu had been out for over 10 weeks due to a post-viral illness.
She received a wildcard to play at Strasbourg but lost 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) to Diane Parry.
Raducanu has only played one clay court match before the French Open.
Her world ranking dropped from 23rd to 37th during her absence.
She reunited with coach Andrew Richardson for this tournament.
Raducanu saved 16 break points during the match but was unable to win.
Parry will play Shuai Zhang in the next round.
Raducanu will not be seeded at the upcoming French Open starting Sunday.
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Gabby Logan shared her experience of losing her father, football legend Terry Yorath, who died in January 2026 after a short illness. She found comfort in the support from fans and spoke about their final conversation before his death. Logan will also be a lead presenter for the FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage.
Key Facts
Terry Yorath was a Welsh football player and Leeds legend who died in January 2026.
Yorath played in the 1975 European Cup final, becoming the first Welshman to do so.
Gabby Logan described losing her father as confusing but was comforted by fans’ stories and messages.
Their last talk included discussions about his funeral and music, during which she read him an emotional fan email.
Logan said football brought her family comfort during this difficult time.
She will help lead the FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage starting next month.
Logan expressed disappointment that her first broadcast game will not be Canada vs. Wales, as she had hoped.
She emphasized that Yorath was admired not only for his public achievements but also for how he acted quietly behind the scenes.
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Wide receiver A.J. Brown wants to leave the Philadelphia Eagles due to unhappiness with his role. While the New England Patriots are the likely trade destination, the San Francisco 49ers have been mentioned as a possible alternative.
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A.J. Brown has been unhappy with his position on the Philadelphia Eagles for about a year.
The Eagles fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, but Brown still wants a trade.
The New England Patriots are widely expected to trade for Brown and reunite him with former coach Mike Vrabel.
NFL insider Jason La Canfora suggested the 49ers could also try to get Brown if they lose a top receiver to injury.
The 49ers have salary cap challenges and would likely need to trade away receiver Brandon Aiyuk first.
The Eagles are asking for at least a first-round draft pick plus more in exchange for Brown.
The 2027 NFL draft is expected to have many talented players, making teams reluctant to give up first-round picks.
Adding Brown could strengthen the 49ers’ offense and improve their chances in the Super Bowl.
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RJ Luis, a former St. John's basketball player and the 2025 Big East Player of the Year, has decided to join LSU. However, there is uncertainty about whether he can play right away because he signed two-way contracts in the NBA last season.
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RJ Luis played college basketball at St. John's.
He was named the 2025 Big East Player of the Year.
Luis has committed to play for LSU.
He spent the last season under two-way NBA contracts.
Two-way contracts allow players to play in both the NBA and its minor league.
His eligibility to play for LSU is still not confirmed.
Eligibility issues arise because of his professional contracts.
The final decision on his eligibility is pending.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the NFL's current Offensive Player of the Year, shared a video on Instagram. The video showed that the trophy he received had the wrong label on it.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year.
He posted a video on Instagram.
The video revealed an error with his trophy.
The trophy was labeled incorrectly.
This incident occurred recently.
The post gained attention because of the mistake.
Smith-Njigba is a well-known football player in the NFL.
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Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 24 rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in double overtime in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. The Spurs took home-court advantage with this win, while the Thunder’s nine-game playoff winning streak ended.
Key Facts
Victor Wembanyama had 41 points and 24 rebounds, becoming the youngest player with at least 40 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game.
Dylan Harper scored 24 points and set a team playoff record with seven steals for the Spurs.
The Spurs won 122-115 in double overtime against the Thunder.
De’Aaron Fox was out for the Spurs due to ankle stiffness.
Alex Caruso led the Thunder with 31 points, coming off the bench.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won his second straight Most Valuable Player trophy but struggled with his shooting.
The game marked the sixth time in NBA playoff history that a Game 1 went into double overtime and the first since 2013.
Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday in Oklahoma City.
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The article reviews the recent PGA Championship golf tournament, highlighting key players like Aaron Rai, and discusses who performed well or disappointed at the Aronimink course. It also looks forward to the upcoming U.S. Open golf event scheduled for June.
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The article focuses on player Aaron Rai’s future prospects in golf.
It reviews performances at the PGA Championship held at Aronimink Golf Club.
Some players met expectations while others did not perform as well as hoped.
The U.S. Open, another major golf tournament, is planned for June.
Aronimink is a golf course used for significant golf competitions.
The article provides insights into the general competitive landscape of professional golf.
The content aims to inform readers about recent golf results and previews upcoming events.
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Several college basketball players, including Momcilovic and Chinyelu, are deciding whether to enter the NBA draft or stay in college. These choices will affect the teams and competition in the 2026-27 college basketball season.
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Momcilovic and Chinyelu are among players considering if they will join the NBA draft or remain in college.
The NBA draft allows college players to be selected by professional basketball teams.
Staying in college means players will compete in the 2026-27 college basketball season.
Leaving early for the draft can change the makeup of college basketball teams.
The decisions of these players could shift the balance of power among college basketball programs.
The timing of these choices impacts recruiting and team planning for coaches.
The article focuses on 18 specific players and their potential impact on college basketball.
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Pep Guardiola is expected to leave Manchester City after 10 years as manager, during which the club won many trophies, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League. However, the club faces 115 charges for allegedly breaking financial rules between 2009 and 2018, with an independent commission yet to make a decision.
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Guardiola managed Manchester City for 10 seasons, winning 17 major trophies.
Under Guardiola, City won the Premier League six times, including a record four in a row, plus a Champions League and a Treble.
Manchester City faces 115 charges of breaking financial rules from 2009 to 2018.
The charges include alleged false financial reporting, breaking UEFA financial fair play rules, and Premier League profitability rules.
Allegations came from leaked internal emails published by German media in 2018.
The club denies wrongdoing and says emails were obtained illegally.
The financial rule violations partly overlap with Guardiola’s time as manager (2016-2018).
Guardiola has not been involved in the legal case and it is unclear if the investigation influenced his decision to leave.
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The Chicago Sky basketball team said that player Rickea Jackson hurt her knee during a game on Sunday. She has a torn ACL, which is a serious knee injury, and will not be able to play for the rest of the season.
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Rickea Jackson is a forward for the Chicago Sky.
She got injured in the game against Minnesota on Sunday.
Medical tests showed she has a torn ACL.
ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament, an important ligament in the knee.
This injury will keep her out for the remainder of the basketball season.
The announcement was made by the Chicago Sky team on Tuesday.
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