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Rory fires back at fan after 'USA' shout from gall...

May 17, 2026 • ESPN

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During the final round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, golfer Rory McIlroy became upset after a fan shouted "U-S-A!" at him. This led to a tense exchange between McIlroy and the spectator.

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The incident happened on the last day of the PGA Championship.
Rory McIlroy was playing at Aronimink Golf Club.
A fan shouted "U-S-A!" during McIlroy's round.
McIlroy responded angrily to the shout.
The moment highlighted McIlroy's frustration during the game.

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Fans fury as West Ham on brink of drop - how have they got here?

May 17, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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West Ham United is very close to being relegated from the Premier League after losing 3-1 to Newcastle United. The team has struggled this season with management changes and poor results, leaving them two points away from safety and reliant on other teams’ results to avoid dropping to a lower league.

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West Ham lost 3-1 to Newcastle, increasing their chances of relegation.
The team is two points behind safety with one game more played than rival Tottenham Hotspur.
West Ham needs Chelsea to beat Tottenham for their survival hopes to continue.
Even if Tottenham wins, West Ham must win their final game and hope other results go their way.
West Ham’s manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, admitted the players owe respect to the fans and acknowledged their frustration.
The club recently won the Europa Conference League but now faces a possible drop to the Championship (second tier).
Manager David Moyes left in 2024, and since then, two other managers have failed to improve the team’s performance.
West Ham had a poor run of games with long winless streaks during the season, creating the current crisis.

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England 'go to the trenches' to silence doubters

May 17, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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England's women's rugby team, the Red Roses, won the 2026 Women's Six Nations Championship by beating France 43-28. This victory extends their unbeaten run to 38 matches and marks their fifth consecutive Grand Slam. Despite early challenges in the game and doubts about their defense, the team showed strong determination to secure the title.

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England defeated France 43-28 in Bordeaux to win the 2026 Women's Six Nations.
The Red Roses are now unbeaten in 38 matches and have won eight straight Six Nations titles.
They achieved their fifth consecutive Grand Slam in this championship.
England scored six tries in the final game, totaling 42 tries in the tournament.
The team had to overcome a slow start and a strong comeback attempt by France.
Concerns about England's defense arose after Wales and Italy scored high in previous matches.
England's head coach, John Mitchell, praised the team’s resilience despite injuries and absences.
Only six players who started the last year's World Cup final were in the starting lineup against France.

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How 'force of energy & positivity' Hastings left indelible mark on rugby

May 17, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Scott Hastings, a well-known Scottish rugby player and supporter, died at 61 after battling cancer. He was admired for his energy, positive attitude, and dedication both on the field and in raising awareness for motor neurone disease.

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Scott Hastings was a famous Scottish rugby player who later worked as a TV rugby summariser.
He died at age 61 from cancer called non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Hastings was very active in charity work, especially for motor neurone disease research.
His wife, Jenny, suffered from depression for many years and died by suicide in 2024.
Despite personal struggles, Hastings remained positive and very involved in rugby.
He supported the Scotland rugby team and coach Gregor Townsend until his last days.
Hastings was known for his strong character both on the rugby field and in life.
He often spoke about how swimming at the place where his wife died helped him find comfort.

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At sportsbooks, Rai's PGA win a major long shot

May 17, 2026 • ESPN

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Aaron Rai was listed at 290 to 1 odds to win the Wanamaker Trophy by DraftKings Sportsbook on Thursday morning. This made him the biggest long shot to win a major golf tournament in at least 20 years.

Key Facts

Aaron Rai competed in the PGA Championship.
DraftKings Sportsbook gave him odds of 290 to 1 to win.
These odds indicate Rai was a very unlikely winner.
The Wanamaker Trophy is the prize for winning the PGA Championship.
Rai’s win was the biggest upset in a major golf tournament in two decades.
The information is based on sportsbook betting odds before the tournament outcome.

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Mets swipe Subway Series after 'awesome' rally

May 17, 2026 • ESPN

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The New York Mets, still in last place in their division, won two games against the New York Yankees in the Subway Series. The final win was helped by Tyrone Taylor's three-run home run in the ninth inning on Sunday.

Key Facts

The Mets are currently last in the National League East division.
They won two games in a row against the Yankees this weekend.
The series between the Mets and Yankees is called the Subway Series.
Tyrone Taylor hit a three-run home run in the ninth inning.
This home run helped the Mets secure the final win over the Yankees.
The Mets' recent wins may indicate improved performance.

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PGA Championship final features a mix of stars and unknowns at Aronimink

May 17, 2026 • AP News

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The final round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink features a strong group of top players along with less well-known golfers, including two who have never won a main tour event. Alex Smalley leads by two shots, and the event includes many contenders with a chance to win under warm, calm weather conditions.

Key Facts

The PGA Championship has one of the strongest fields among golf major tournaments.
Alex Smalley leads the final round by two shots, paired with Matti Schmid of Germany.
This is the first time in 23 years that two players without a main tour win are in the final group.
There are 11 major champions among the 29 players within five shots of the lead.
Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion and the current No. 1 player in the world.
Rory McIlroy is close behind and aiming to win the first two legs of a calendar Grand Slam since 2015.
Jon Rahm seeks to win the PGA Championship to complete a career Grand Slam for Spain.
Weather is warm and calm, creating good conditions for players to score well in the final round.

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Osula stars as Newcastle increase West Ham's relegation worries

May 17, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Newcastle United beat West Ham United 3-1 in a Premier League match. William Osula scored two goals, and West Ham now faces a serious risk of being relegated, which means moving down to a lower league.

Key Facts

The match was between Newcastle United and West Ham United.
Newcastle won with a score of 3-1.
William Osula scored two of Newcastle’s goals.
The game is part of the Premier League, England’s top football league.
West Ham United’s manager is Nuno Espirito Santo.
West Ham’s chances of staying in the Premier League have become weaker after this loss.
Relegation means a team moves to a lower division because of poor performance.
The article content is limited to viewers in the UK only.

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Man City’s dribbles to Wolves’ counterpress: each Premier League team’s strongest trait this season

May 17, 2026 • Guardian US

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This article highlights each Premier League football team's strongest style or tactical trait in the current season. It uses data from a new app called futi that analyzes how teams play, focusing more on their playing style than just results.

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Arsenal has the strongest defense, allowing the fewest goals and excelling in stopping opponents in multiple play phases.
Manchester City leads in dribbling skills and has built a team full of skilled players who carry the ball forward effectively.
Manchester United is noted for their versatility, showing significant improvement and using different match styles under changing management.
Arsenal also leads in counterattacks, which are quick attacks after regaining the ball.
Manchester City attempts the fewest counterattacks but dominates possession in the opponent’s third of the field.
The futi app measures a team's success in tactical phases by how much they improve their chance of scoring during a possession.
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa tends to play with fewer high balls and headers, focusing on ground play.
The article stresses appreciating the style and process of football rather than just the match result.

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Rai rises to the top, eclipses stars for PGA title

May 17, 2026 • ESPN

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Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship by shooting a 5-under 65 in the final round. He became the first English-born golfer to win this tournament since 1919.

Key Facts

Aaron Rai scored 5-under 65 in the last round of the PGA Championship.
He pulled ahead of top golfers in the final round.
Rai is the first English-born player to win the PGA Championship since 1919.
The PGA Championship is one of golf’s major tournaments.
Rai’s win marks a significant achievement in golf history.

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England defeat France to secure eighth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title

May 17, 2026 • France24

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England won the 2026 Women’s Six Nations rugby tournament by beating France 43-28. This victory gave England their eighth straight Six Nations title and a fifth consecutive Grand Slam, extending their winning streak in this competition to 39 matches.

Key Facts

England beat France 43-28 in the final game held in Bordeaux, France.
England achieved their eighth consecutive Women’s Six Nations championship.
This was England’s fifth straight Grand Slam, meaning they won all their matches in the tournament.
France led early in the match but England took control by halftime.
England has now won 39 matches in a row in the Six Nations, with their last loss in 2018.
France finished second for the seventh year in a row.
The final game drew a record crowd of 35,000 spectators in France.
Ireland finished third, Italy fourth, Scotland fifth, and Wales sixth in the tournament.

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Lottie Woad wins at gusty Cincinnati for second LP...

May 17, 2026 • ESPN

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Lottie Woad won the Kroger Queen City Championship at Maketewah Country Club in Cincinnati. She managed to stay ahead of Haeran Ryu despite windy conditions on Sunday.

Key Facts

The event took place at Maketewah Country Club in Cincinnati.
The competition was called the Kroger Queen City Championship.
Lottie Woad won the tournament.
Haeran Ryu was the runner-up.
The weather was windy during the final round on Sunday.
This win marks Lottie Woad’s second victory on the LPGA Tour.

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Defiant England beat France to win eighth consecutive Grand Slam

May 17, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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England's women's rugby team, known as the Red Roses, won against France in Bordeaux to secure their eighth straight Grand Slam title in the Six Nations tournament. The match ended with England scoring 43 points and France 28.

Key Facts

England played France in Bordeaux.
The game was part of the Six Nations rugby tournament.
England won by a score of 43 to 28.
This victory gave England their eighth consecutive Grand Slam.
A Grand Slam means winning all their matches in the tournament.
The England team is called the Red Roses.
The match was described as a strong and determined performance by England.
The article's live coverage was only available to UK users.

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Fever's Boston (leg) to miss first game in WNBA

May 17, 2026 • ESPN

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Indiana Fever player Aliyah Boston will not play in Sunday’s WNBA game against the Seattle Storm because of a lower leg injury. This is the first time she will miss a WNBA game.

Key Facts

Aliyah Boston plays center for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA.
She has been ruled out of the upcoming game versus the Seattle Storm.
The decision to sit her out comes from a lower leg injury.
This will be her first missed game in the WNBA.
Coach Stephanie White announced the injury and game status.

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Sinner speeds into history with Rome win

May 17, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open, making him one of only two men to win all nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, called the "career Golden Masters." At 24 years old, Sinner has quickly achieved many top tennis titles and is seen as a strong favorite for the upcoming French Open.

Key Facts

Sinner won the Italian Open by beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4.
He has now won all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles, a rare achievement only matched by Novak Djokovic.
Sinner has won six Masters titles in a row and four Grand Slam championships before turning 25.
He won his first Masters title in 2023 and has rapidly added more since then.
Djokovic completed the same Masters sweep at age 31, making Sinner’s early success notable.
Sinner is the current world number one tennis player.
The French Open starts next week, and winning it would give Sinner a career Grand Slam (winning all four major tournaments).
If Sinner wins the French Open, he will be close to completing all major tennis achievements except for an Olympic gold medal.

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Jon Jones Seeks UFC Exit to Face Former Heavyweight Champion

May 17, 2026 • Newsweek

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Jon Jones wants to leave his UFC contract so he can fight former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. UFC president Dana White has not agreed to release Jones, leading Jones to seek other ways to make the fight happen.

Key Facts

Jon Jones last fought in November 2024 against Stipe Miocic.
Jones is still under contract with the UFC but wants to be released.
Dana White, UFC president, has not agreed to release Jones.
Jones wants to fight Francis Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion.
Ngannou recently knocked out Philipe Lins in the first round.
Ngannou said Jones should be more active in making the fight happen.
Jones and Ngannou’s potential fight has been discussed for over four years.
Contract issues and relationships with the UFC have prevented the fight so far.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wins MVP Ahead of Western Conference Finals: Report

May 17, 2026 • Newsweek

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has won his second straight NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. The Thunder are preparing to play the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.

Key Facts

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) won his second consecutive NBA MVP award.
He is one of only 14 players in NBA history to win back-to-back MVPs, joining legends like Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
This past season, SGA averaged 31.3 points, 6.6 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game while shooting 55.3% from the field.
In the current playoffs, SGA averages 29.1 points and 7.1 assists per game with 51.4% shooting.
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the No. 1 seed in the NBA Playoffs.
The Thunder will face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
The Spurs recently defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-2 in the semifinals.
Oklahoma City Thunder are favored to win the Western Conference Finals and the NBA Finals.

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Jake Paul Calls Out Dana White for What He Did During Francis Ngannou Fight

May 17, 2026 • Newsweek

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Jake Paul hosted a major MMA event featuring fighters like Francis Ngannou, who won by knockout. During Ngannou’s fight, UFC President Dana White announced Conor McGregor’s return on Instagram, which Paul saw as a competitive move aimed at overshadowing his event. Paul said he respects UFC but believes other promotions can also have important fights.

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Jake Paul’s promotion, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), held a big MMA event with former UFC stars.
Francis Ngannou won his fight quickly by knocking out Philipe Lins in the first round.
Dana White announced Conor McGregor’s next UFC fight live on Instagram during Ngannou’s fight walkout.
Paul thinks White’s announcement timing was meant to distract from MVP’s event.
Paul says he is a fan of UFC and does not hate the organization.
Paul believes the fight scene will change, and important fights can happen outside the UFC.
Dana White has called Ngannou a “bad guy” and expressed frustration with him before.
The upcoming UFC 329 event will feature Conor McGregor versus Max Holloway on July 11.

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Eli Manning Was Nearly Traded to Awful NFL Team Amid 2004 Draft

May 17, 2026 • Newsweek

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Eli Manning explained that he pushed to be drafted by the New York Giants in 2004, even though his father did not agree. Manning met with the San Diego Chargers, who had the first pick, but he did not want to play for them. The Giants traded for Manning, while the Chargers picked Philip Rivers and the Steelers chose Ben Roethlisberger.

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Eli Manning wanted to play for the New York Giants in the 2004 NFL draft.
His father, Archie Manning, originally did not support this decision.
Manning met with the San Diego Chargers, who had the first draft pick.
The Chargers’ owner, general manager, and coach disagreed during their meeting with Manning.
Manning and his agent knew the Cleveland Browns wanted to trade for him, but he did not want to go there.
The Giants traded with the Chargers to get Manning.
The Chargers picked Philip Rivers after trading the first pick.
The Pittsburgh Steelers picked Ben Roethlisberger a few spots after Rivers.

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Jordan Love Played Key Role in Getting All-Pro to Packers

May 17, 2026 • Newsweek

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The Green Bay Packers added All-Pro linebacker Zaire Franklin to help their defense after losing several key players and their defensive coordinator. Franklin said quarterback Jordan Love was the main reason he joined the team, calling Love a strong leader and hard worker who lifts everyone’s play.

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The Packers lost linebacker Quay Walker to the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency.
Green Bay traded Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys for a future draft pick.
The Packers hired Jonathan Gannon as their new defensive coordinator.
Zaire Franklin, an All-Pro linebacker, joined the Packers to strengthen the defense.
Franklin praised quarterback Jordan Love as the main reason he signed with the Packers.
Franklin described Love as a hardworking quarterback who improves the team.
The Packers are waiting for star defensive player Micah Parsons to return from injury around Week 5.
Franklin believes the Packers have a strong chance to compete for the Super Bowl with their current roster.

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