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Emma Raducanu has reunited full-time with her former coach Andrew Richardson, who helped her win the 2021 US Open. They are working together again as she prepares for upcoming clay-court tournaments and aims to regain her top form.
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Emma Raducanu and Andrew Richardson have started a full-time coaching partnership again.
Richardson was her coach when she won the 2021 US Open without losing a set.
They are preparing for the WTA clay-court tournament in Strasbourg before the French Open.
Raducanu has struggled since her US Open win and has not won a title since 2021.
She missed many matches due to a post-viral infection and is currently ranked 37th in the world.
Raducanu has had several coaching changes since the Australian Open in January.
She feels more confident and relaxed with coaches who know her well.
Raducanu has received a wildcard to play in Strasbourg to gain match practice before the French Open.
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Manchester United is in talks with Michael Carrick to become their permanent head coach. The club is working to finalize the agreement according to sources.
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Manchester United wants Michael Carrick as their permanent head coach.
The club and Carrick are currently discussing the offer.
This move follows Carrick's previous role as interim coach.
The talks show Manchester United’s interest in stability in their coaching staff.
No official announcement has been made yet.
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Ronda Rousey is ending her 10-year retirement from mixed martial arts (MMA) to fight Gina Carano in a featherweight match promoted by Jake Paul's company and shown on Netflix. Rousey wants to challenge the UFC by promoting better pay for fighters and taking a bigger role in fight promotion herself.
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Ronda Rousey won 12 of her 14 professional fights and earned an Olympic bronze in judo in 2008.
She was the first woman to sign with the UFC and became one of its biggest stars.
Rousey will fight Gina Carano after 10 years away from MMA.
The fight will be held at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP).
The event will stream live on Netflix and include other high-profile fights.
Rousey criticizes UFC fighter pay, which is less than 20% of revenue, compared to boxing where fighters get up to 60%.
MVP guarantees at least $40,000 per fighter, more than UFC’s entry-level pay of $12,000 to $20,000.
Rousey also acts as a promoter and matchmaker for the event, aiming to give fighters more power and better rewards.
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Tickets are now on sale for the Championship play-off final between Hull City and Southampton, but the match may be delayed due to an investigation into Southampton's alleged spying on Middlesbrough's training. The final is set for 23 May at Wembley, but its timing depends on the outcome of a hearing and any appeals.
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Hull City and Southampton will compete in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium.
Tickets for the final are available, with each club receiving 35,984 seats.
Southampton faces charges for allegedly spying on Middlesbrough’s training before their semi-final match.
An Independent Disciplinary Committee will hold a hearing by 19 May to decide on the matter.
Possible punishments for Southampton include fines, points deductions, or removal from the play-offs.
The English Football League (EFL) may delay or reschedule the final depending on the hearing’s outcome and appeals.
Hull fans are concerned about ticket purchases and travel plans due to the uncertainty around the match date.
The EFL has not yet published clear penalties for spying breaches, creating confusion and frustration among clubs and supporters.
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French coach Didier Deschamps announced the 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kylian Mbappe will lead the French team, and Deschamps will retire from his coaching role after the tournament.
Key Facts
Didier Deschamps is the coach of the French national football team.
He guided France to win the 2018 World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
France’s squad for the 2026 World Cup includes 26 players.
Kylian Mbappe is the captain and key player of the team.
Deschamps will step down as coach after the 2026 World Cup.
The squad announcement had few unexpected choices.
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Seamus Coleman joined Everton from Sligo Rovers for £60,000 about 17 years ago and played 433 games for the club. He will leave Everton when his contract ends this summer, finishing a long and successful career with the team.
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Seamus Coleman was signed by Everton in 2006 for £60,000.
He played 433 matches for Everton over 17 years.
The transfer fee averages about £140 per game played.
Coleman grew up in Killybegs, a small fishing town in County Donegal, Ireland.
He played both soccer and Gaelic football as a child.
Early in his career, his small size led to some setbacks, but his determination helped him succeed.
A chance friendly match against Sligo Rovers helped him get noticed by their manager.
Coleman confirmed he will leave Everton when his contract expires this summer.
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The main event of MVP MMA 1 features fighters Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano. However, other fighters, Nate Diaz and Mike Perry, might provide exciting moments and become the highlight of the event.
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Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are the headliners for MVP MMA 1.
Nate Diaz and Mike Perry are also fighting at the event.
These two fighters are considered wild cards, meaning their performance is unpredictable.
The event is a mixed martial arts (MMA) competition.
Some expect Diaz and Perry might entertain the audience more than the main event fighters.
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Bucks player Myles Turner said on his podcast that coach Doc Rivers never gave any fines to players. Turner also mentioned that teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo often arrived late and came when he wanted.
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Myles Turner is a center for the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team.
Turner spoke on his podcast about former coach Doc Rivers.
Turner said Doc Rivers did not fine any players during his time as coach.
Turner commented that Giannis Antetokounmpo, a star player, often showed up late.
Giannis would arrive "whenever he wants," according to Turner.
Doc Rivers was the coach before the current Bucks coach.
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Seamus Coleman, a 37-year-old player, will end his 17-year career playing for Everton at the end of this season when his contract finishes. He has been offered a coaching job at Everton but will decide on that after the summer.
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Seamus Coleman joined Everton in January 2009 from the Irish club Sligo Rovers.
He cost Everton £60,000 at the time of his signing.
Coleman became the club captain in 2019.
In 2024, he broke Everton’s Premier League record for most appearances with 372 games.
He has scored 22 goals and made 24 assists in the Premier League for Everton.
His last home match will be against Sunderland.
He has been offered a coaching position at Everton after retiring as a player.
Coleman has played at Everton for over 17 years.
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South African music artist Tyla will perform at the opening ceremonies of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States and other North American locations. Tyla is a well-known singer who has won two Grammy Awards and gained international recognition this year.
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Tyla is a South African music artist who has won two Grammy Awards.
She gained widespread attention at the 2026 Met Gala event.
Tyla will perform at two opening ceremonies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The World Cup will take place in the United States and other parts of North America.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a major international soccer tournament.
Tyla is considered one of the biggest rising stars in South African music.
Her participation highlights the global cultural aspects of the World Cup.
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The Premier League’s review panel confirmed three more errors made by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) this season, bringing the total to 23 mistakes. Among these errors, Everton was wrongly denied a penalty during their match against Manchester City, and a penalty awarded to Bournemouth was judged incorrect.
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The Premier League’s Key Match Incidents panel confirmed three new VAR mistakes involving penalties.
Two of the mistakes were penalties that should have been given for holding fouls.
Everton was denied a clear penalty against Manchester City when the referee and VAR did not see a holding foul.
Everton has been unfairly denied three penalties this season.
A penalty given to Bournemouth against Crystal Palace was overturned because minimal contact was made by the goalkeeper.
West Ham was denied two penalties in their loss to Brentford; one was confirmed as a VAR error.
The total 23 VAR mistakes this season exceed last season’s 17 errors at the same point but are below the 30 mistakes from the previous full season.
Some VAR decisions were supported, such as no penalty for a possible handball in a Manchester United vs Liverpool game, and a red card for Sunderland’s Dan Ballard.
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David Beckham has become the first sportsman in the UK to have a fortune of over £1 billion, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. He and his wife Victoria Beckham’s combined wealth is £1.185 billion, boosted by his role in Major League Soccer and her successful fashion business.
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David Beckham’s wealth, combined with his wife Victoria’s, totals £1.185 billion.
Beckham is a co-owner of Inter Miami, an American soccer team valued at $1.45 billion (£1.07 billion).
Victoria Beckham earned most of her wealth from her fashion label and was originally famous as a Spice Girls member.
Beckham was knighted in November 2025.
The Beckhams rank second among sportspeople, behind Bernie Ecclestone’s family (£2 billion).
Golf star Rory McIlroy has £325 million, ranking seventh on the list.
Promoters Barry and Eddie Hearn joined the UK's billionaire sports club with £1.035 billion combined.
Other top sports figures include Anthony Joshua (£240 million), Tyson Fury (£162 million), Lewis Hamilton (£435 million), Harry Kane, and Andy Murray (£110 million each).
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Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting athletes with scams that use advanced technology like AI to steal money and personal information. Traditional fraud by trusted agents and new threats such as identity theft and unauthorized use of name and image rights pose serious risks to players. These dangers have grown as sports revenues rise and criminals exploit publicly available personal data and social media.
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Big sports events like the World Cup increase the risk of fans and players being scammed.
Cybercriminals use AI and deepfake technology to create fake audio and videos to trick athletes.
Athletes have been defrauded by trusted advisers stealing millions, as in the case of Ippei Mizuhara stealing $17 million from baseball star Shohei Ohtani.
Former investment adviser Darryl Cohen was convicted of defrauding NBA players out of over $5 million through fake insurance and unauthorized money transfers.
Modern scams include identity theft, extortion, rigged games, sports betting fraud, and misuse of athletes’ name, image, and likeness rights (NIL).
Public data and social media posts make athletes vulnerable by revealing personal details and whereabouts.
Sensitive personal information is sometimes leaked through data breaches, increasing the risk of fraud.
Experts warn that the digital environment has created complex new ways for criminals to exploit athletes year-round, not just during major events.
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The Preakness Stakes horse race will take place Saturday with 14 horses competing, the largest group in 15 years. The race is held at Maryland's Laurel Park this year due to renovation of Pimlico Race Course. Iron Honor is the favorite to win, and trainer Brittany Russell has a chance to make history as a woman trainer.
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Fourteen horses will run in the Preakness Stakes, the biggest field since 2011.
The race is held at Laurel Park in Maryland temporarily because Pimlico Race Course is being rebuilt.
Derby winner Golden Tempo is not racing in the Preakness this year.
Iron Honor is the morning-line favorite with 9-2 odds.
Jockey Flavien Prat will ride Iron Honor; he won the Preakness in 2021.
Trainer Chad Brown aims for his third Preakness win with Iron Honor.
Brittany Russell is the 17th woman to train a Preakness horse and may make history with Taj Mahal, who is undefeated.
The race will start from various post positions, with Taj Mahal starting from the inside gate (post No. 1).
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The Las Vegas Aces have won three WNBA championships in four years. Player A'ja Wilson has earned four Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards, which is a new league record. The article explores why the team remains motivated to win more.
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The Aces have won three titles in the last four WNBA seasons.
A'ja Wilson has received four MVP awards, the most in WNBA history.
The team continues to stay motivated despite their recent success.
The WNBA is the Women's National Basketball Association.
MVP awards recognize the best player in a season.
The Aces aim to win more championships in the future.
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Hearts were very close to winning the Scottish Premiership title but a late penalty helped Celtic beat Motherwell 3-2, leaving only one point between the two teams. Hearts must now avoid losing at Celtic Park on Saturday to win the title for the first time since 1960.
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Hearts were set to become champions if they avoided a heavy defeat at Celtic Park this weekend.
Celtic scored a controversial penalty in the 99th minute to win their match 3-2 and stay just one point behind Hearts.
Hearts won 3-0 against Falkirk recently and have not lost to Celtic this season.
Celtic has won their last six league games under manager Martin O’Neill.
Hearts need at least a draw against Celtic in front of about 60,000 fans to clinch the championship.
Hearts have a strong home record but have lost several away games this season.
Former players believe the large home crowd will give Celtic an advantage.
Winning at Celtic Park would prevent a nearly 40-year wait for Hearts to win the Scottish league title again.
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Drake mentions basketball star LeBron James several times in his new album, showing ongoing attention to their relationship. The references suggest that the rapper continues to focus on LeBron in his music.
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Drake is a rapper who released a new album recently.
LeBron James is a well-known professional basketball player.
The album includes multiple mentions of LeBron James.
These mentions indicate ongoing interaction or attention between Drake and LeBron.
The content suggests some form of tension or rivalry.
LeBron James plays in the NBA, the major basketball league.
Drake often includes cultural and sports figures in his music.
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The article discusses upcoming important decisions for five basketball teams this summer. It focuses on key players like LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Kawhi Leonard and how their choices could change their teams' futures.
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Five basketball teams face major decisions during the summer.
Star players mentioned include LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Kawhi Leonard.
These decisions may significantly impact the teams and the league.
The article gathers opinions from a wide range of sources around the league.
It looks at factors affecting contract options, trades, and team strategies.
The timing is important because of the upcoming basketball season.
Teams are considering how to build their rosters around these star players.
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The San Antonio Spurs basketball team is receiving guidance from former star players like Gregg Popovich, Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and David Robinson. These legends are helping the younger, less experienced players learn the team's style and values known as the "Spurs Way."
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The Spurs have several well-known former players and a coach involved with the team.
Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and David Robinson are considered legends of the Spurs.
Gregg Popovich is a longtime Spurs coach associated with the team's success.
The current squad is inexperienced compared to past teams.
The team is focused on learning the "Spurs Way," which includes teamwork and strong fundamentals.
Former players and coaches are directly helping the new team members develop.
This process aims to keep the Spurs competitive by passing on knowledge and experience.
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Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said coach Alvaro Arbeloa told him he was the fourth-choice forward before putting him on the bench against Real Oviedo. Mbappe came on as a substitute and helped with an assist, while Arbeloa said Mbappe would be the first-choice forward in the next game.
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Mbappe returned from a thigh injury and played part of the match against Real Oviedo.
Arbeloa started three other forwards ahead of Mbappe in that game.
Mbappe said the coach told him he was the fourth forward on the team.
Some Real Madrid fans were unhappy and whistled when Mbappe came on.
Mbappe had permission from the club to travel on holiday during his injury recovery.
Arbeloa said he did not explicitly tell Mbappe he was fourth choice and wanted to avoid risking his fitness.
Madrid recently replaced coach Xabi Alonso with Arbeloa.
Real Madrid’s season has been difficult, with Barcelona winning the league and no major trophies for Madrid this year.
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