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The Detroit Pistons lost Game 7 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals, ending their season. Pistons’ star player Cade Cunningham had a poor performance in the final game and expressed his disappointment after the loss.
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The Pistons were the No. 1 seed and lost to the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7.
The final score was 125-94 in favor of the Cavaliers.
Cade Cunningham scored only 13 points, shooting 5 of 16 from the field and missing all seven three-point attempts.
Cunningham called the game “sucked” and said losing at home was a bad feeling.
The Pistons lost both Game 5 and Game 7 at their home arena, Little Caesars Arena.
Earlier in the playoffs, Cunningham had several strong games, including a 45-point game against the Orlando Magic.
The Cavaliers will move on to play the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Xander Schauffele, a top golfer with two major wins in 2024, praised Aaron Rai after Rai won his first major championship in 2026. Schauffele highlighted Rai’s hard work and dedication, noting Rai’s consistent practice and training even late at night.
Key Facts
Xander Schauffele won the PGA Championship and the Open Championship in 2024.
Schauffele is one of three golfers to finish in the top 10 of both major tournaments in 2026.
Aaron Rai won the 2026 PGA Championship, his first major victory.
Schauffele praised Rai’s strong work ethic, mentioning Rai’s late-night putting practice and gym sessions.
Schauffele believes putting in work when no one is watching is key to becoming a major champion.
Schauffele called Rai a "nice guy" and a "world gentleman."
Rai received recognition not just for winning but also for his character and commitment.
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Justin Thomas struggled during the third round of the PGA Championship, losing his lead after four bogeys in a row. He was upset but used his frustration to play a strong final round, finishing just behind the leader.
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Justin Thomas was leading the PGA Championship six holes into his third round.
He then made four straight bogeys and finished the round two strokes over par.
He ended the tournament six shots behind the leader before the final round.
Thomas felt upset but turned that into motivation for the final day.
In the last round, he shot five under par with a score of 65.
His final score placed him near the top, but Jon Rahm finished better at six under par.
Earlier in the 2026 season, Thomas had low and high results, including last place at one event and a top-8 finish the next week.
This was Thomas’s best major finish since winning the PGA Championship in 2022.
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Jaylen Brown criticized sports commentator Stephen A. Smith after Smith questioned Brown’s claim about his best NBA season and suggested trading him. Brown called Smith "the face of clickbait media" and urged him to retire, accusing him of using his platform irresponsibly and crossing personal boundaries.
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Jaylen Brown was vocal about NBA officiating and media criticism after the Celtics’ season ended.
Stephen A. Smith disagreed with Brown calling the 2025-26 season his best, noting Boston's early playoff exit.
Smith suggested the Celtics should consider trading Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Brown called Smith’s media work “clickbait” and asked him to retire.
Brown was upset Smith questioned his friendship with teammate Jayson Tatum.
Brown emphasized Smith crossed a line by discussing personal matters unrelated to basketball.
Brown stated he is open to continuing his Twitch streams despite Smith’s suggestion to stop.
The feud highlights tensions between NBA players and some sports media figures.
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Brendan Sorsby, the quarterback for Texas Tech, has asked the NCAA for a legal order to allow him to play college football in the 2026 season. He filed this request on Monday, aiming to keep his eligibility to compete.
Key Facts
Brendan Sorsby is a quarterback for Texas Tech University.
He filed an injunction against the NCAA on Monday.
The injunction is a court order to protect or enforce a right.
Sorsby wants to keep his college football eligibility through the 2026 season.
The NCAA is the organization that governs college sports in the U.S.
His request suggests there is some question or dispute about his eligibility.
Eligibility means his ability to play legally in college sports.
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NBA executives shared their thoughts about the upcoming game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. They discussed key questions about the teams and what to expect from the game.
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NBA executives were asked five main questions about the Spurs-Thunder game.
The focus was on analyzing team strengths and weaknesses.
Scouts gave their opinions on how the game might unfold.
The discussion aimed to predict the game's outcome and standout players.
The article gathers insights from different league insiders.
It provides a preview of the match based on expert views.
The Spurs and Thunder are the two teams involved in the upcoming game.
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Golfer Cameron Smith changed coaches before the PGA Championship after missing the cut in six major tournaments in a row. He ended the PGA Championship tied for 7th place, showing improvement with his new coach.
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Cameron Smith missed the cut in six straight major golf tournaments before the PGA Championship.
He decided to stop working with his longtime coach Grant Field, who had coached him since he was 9 years old.
Smith started working with a new coach, Claude Harmon III, for the PGA Championship.
The decision to change coaches was difficult and emotional for Smith.
At the PGA Championship, Smith finished tied for 7th place with a score of four-under par.
This was Smith’s best finish in a major since tying for 6th at the 2024 Masters.
Smith won the 2023 Open Championship against Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young.
The change in coaching showed improvements in his golf swing and shot variety.
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Aaron Rai won the 2026 PGA Championship with a strong final round. He credited his wife, Gaurika Bihsnoi, who is also a professional golfer, for supporting him both personally and in his game.
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Aaron Rai won the 2026 PGA Championship by three strokes.
He shot a final-round score of 65, which helped him secure the victory.
Rai is from England and this is his first major title win.
Rai’s wife, Gaurika Bihsnoi, is also a professional golfer.
Rai said his wife supports him as a companion, friend, and in improving his golf game.
She offers advice on technique and mindset that Rai finds very helpful.
Rai was one-under par after the first two rounds and close to the lead before winning.
The conversation with his wife after the third round motivated him for the last round.
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Urban Meyer, the former head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, lost his legal claim to get the remaining money from his contract after he was fired in 2021. This decision means the Jaguars do not have to pay him about $30 million.
Key Facts
Urban Meyer was the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He was fired in 2021.
Meyer filed a grievance to get the rest of his contract money.
The grievance was decided against him.
The Jaguars save about $30 million by not having to pay the remaining contract balance.
The news was reported by On3.com.
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The San Jose Earthquakes played a close home game against FC Dallas, where FC Dallas won after a late goal by Sam Sarver, who celebrated by drinking a beer thrown on the field. FC Dallas has had a strong season under coach Eric Quill, with key players like Petar Musa and Sarver contributing to their success. Meanwhile, Houston Dynamo’s new player Guilherme has impressed with his scoring and assists this season.
Key Facts
San Jose Earthquakes tied with FC Dallas late in the game before Dallas scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
Sam Sarver scored for Dallas after coming on as a substitute and drank a beer thrown from the crowd to celebrate.
FC Dallas is doing well this season under coach Eric Quill and has a strong defense and attack.
Petar Musa is considered one of the best forwards in MLS and could attract interest from European soccer clubs.
Logan Farrington and Sam Sarver are also important goal scorers for FC Dallas off the bench.
Houston Dynamo signed Guilherme, a 31-year-old Brazilian player, who has scored seven goals and made four assists in 13 MLS games.
Guilherme’s performance has surprised many, and he fits well in Houston’s playing style under coach Ben Olsen.
The article mentions the competitive nature of the MLS Western Conference and upcoming impacts of player transfers.
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Rory McIlroy had a tense moment with a fan during the final round of the US PGA Championship when the fan shouted "USA" after McIlroy played from the rough. McIlroy responded by telling the fan to be quiet and alerted security, while the tournament was won by England’s Aaron Rai.
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The incident happened on the 16th hole during the last round of the US PGA Championship.
A fan shouted "USA" at McIlroy after he played from the rough.
McIlroy told the fan to "shut the... up" and pointed them out to security.
McIlroy finished tied for seventh place and earned $637,050.
Aaron Rai from England won the tournament, becoming the first English winner since 1919.
McIlroy did not discuss the fan incident but focused on missed birdie chances on the course.
McIlroy had previous conflicts with US fans during the Ryder Cup last year, including his wife being hit by a thrown beer.
McIlroy recently kept his Masters title in a separate major golf event.
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Mike Smith, a former captain of England’s cricket team, has died at 92. He played 50 Test matches, captained half of them, and had a long career with Warwickshire from 1956 to 1975. He was also recognized for his contributions to cricket with an OBE and was involved in the sport after retiring.
Key Facts
Mike Smith was 92 years old when he died.
He played 50 Test matches for England and captained in 25 of those games.
Smith scored 2,278 runs in his international cricket career, including three centuries.
He played for Warwickshire for 19 years and scored nearly 40,000 runs in first-class cricket.
Smith holds the Warwickshire record for most runs in a single season (2,417 in 1959).
He was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1960.
After retiring, he served as chairman of Warwickshire and as an ICC match referee.
Smith also played rugby and represented England in one rugby union match against Wales.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-94 in Game 7 to advance to the NBA Eastern Conference finals. The Cavs will now play the New York Knicks, while the Pistons ended their season one win away from their first conference finals since 2008.
Key Facts
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points for the Cavaliers.
Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each scored 23 points.
The Cavaliers beat the Pistons 125-94 in Game 7.
The Cavs are moving on to face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals.
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 13 points but scored below his playoff average.
The Pistons had a tough shooting night with a 35.3% field goal rate compared to Cleveland’s 50.6%.
The Pistons improved significantly from a 14-68 record last season, showing major growth under coach JB Bickerstaff.
Despite the loss, Bickerstaff praised his team’s hard work and progress during the season.
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The price for some World Cup tickets has fallen below $100 on resale sites, showing weaker than expected demand. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, but ticket prices have been higher than usual, causing concerns about attendance.
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Tickets for the Jordan vs Algeria game on June 22 in San Francisco dropped to $98 on resale markets.
The average cheapest ticket price for group stage games is about $559 on resale sites.
The 2026 World Cup will take place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino described the event as “1,000 years of World Cups at once.”
There have been signs of weak demand, such as low hotel bookings and less interest in hospitality packages.
Experts say ticket prices are too high, which may hurt overall attendance.
Analysts expect ticket prices to drop before the tournament begins.
The situation is still developing and may change as the event approaches.
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Olivier Giroud, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Benni McCarthy will join the BBC Sport team to cover the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with BBC broadcasting all 104 matches across TV, radio, and digital platforms.
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The 2026 World Cup will be the largest ever with 48 teams playing 104 matches.
BBC will broadcast 54 games live on television.
All matches will be available on BBC’s digital platforms including iPlayer, Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, website, app, YouTube, and social media.
New BBC Football channels on YouTube and TikTok will stream build-up shows and the first 10 minutes of major matches.
The BBC pundit team includes former players such as Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney, Olivier Giroud, and Cesar Azpilicueta.
BBC Scotland will offer special coverage of Scotland’s first men’s World Cup appearance since 1998.
The tournament begins on June 11, 2026, and ends with the final on July 19, 2026.
BBC promises round-the-clock football content before and during the World Cup.
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Benhard Janse van Rensburg, who previously played rugby for South Africa’s under-20 team, has been called up to train with the England rugby squad. He qualifies to play for England due to a successful appeal and paperwork, allowing him to participate in matches against Fiji and Argentina this summer.
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Janse van Rensburg played a short 20-minute game for South Africa’s under-20 team in 2016.
The Rugby Football Union appealed that this did not tie him permanently to South Africa.
He moved from South African rugby to English clubs London Irish and Bristol Bears.
He will be eligible for England games on 11 July against Fiji and 18 July against Argentina.
He cannot play in the 4 July match against South Africa because he is not qualified yet.
Janse van Rensburg replaces two Bath players, Ollie Lawrence and Max Ojomoh, in the squad.
Other players called up include young talents and established players covering various positions.
England will hold short training camps before naming the final squad for the Nations Championship.
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The New Orleans Pelicans are hiring Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach. He has signed a five-year contract and previously coached the Orlando Magic for five seasons.
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Jamahl Mosley will be the new head coach of the Pelicans.
He has agreed to a five-year contract.
Mosley coached the Orlando Magic from 2019 to 2024.
During his time in Orlando, his team won 189 games and lost 221 games.
The information was reported by ESPN sources.
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This article lists the best baseball players available to pick up for fantasy baseball teams this week. It highlights players like Bolte and Emerson who could improve your team.
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The article focuses on fantasy baseball, a game where you create teams from real players.
Players called Bolte and Emerson are recommended as good picks.
These players are currently free agents in fantasy baseball, meaning they are not on any team.
Claiming these players could help improve a fantasy team’s performance.
The article provides advice for players to strengthen their rosters during the current week.
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