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Manchester City won 3-0 against Crystal Palace, closing the gap to just two points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race. With two games left, Manchester City aims to win the league, while Arsenal remains the favorite to claim the title.
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Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 with goals from Antoine Semenyo, Omar Marmoush, and Savinho.
City is now two points behind Arsenal in the Premier League standings with two games remaining.
Pep Guardiola made six changes to the team lineup for this match.
Arsenal won their recent game, keeping them ahead in the title race.
Manchester City has a better goal difference and has scored more goals than Arsenal.
Upcoming matches: Arsenal plays Burnley, City faces Bournemouth, and on the final day, Arsenal visits Palace while City hosts Aston Villa.
Manchester City recently won the League Cup and will play Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
Crystal Palace is focused on the UEFA Conference League final on May 27, which is the last match under their current coach.
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Malik Nabers, a key player for the New York Giants, suffered a severe ACL and meniscus knee injury in September 2025. He recently had a second minor surgery to remove scar tissue, which is common in such injuries, and it is not expected to delay his recovery as he prepares to return to training.
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Malik Nabers is a wide receiver for the New York Giants.
He got injured on September 28, 2025, with ACL and meniscus damage.
Before the injury, he had strong stats in his first two NFL seasons (109 catches, 1,204 yards, 7 touchdowns as a rookie).
Nabers recently underwent a second knee surgery to remove scar tissue causing stiffness.
The second surgery is a routine cleanup and should not change his recovery schedule.
ACL injury recovery usually takes 9 to 12 months before players return to games.
The Giants' offseason workouts start May 19, with a minicamp on June 8-10, important for injured players’ progress checks.
Training camp is expected to begin in late July, which is when Nabers might fully return to team activities.
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Emilio Gay, a 26-year-old cricket player for Durham, has been selected to play for England in a Test match against New Zealand on June 4. After receiving the news, he drove 200 miles to tell his parents in person. Gay is one of two new players in England’s team and will open the batting at Lord’s.
Key Facts
Emilio Gay plays cricket for Durham and has scored three centuries this season.
He was called up to the England Test squad by selector Marcus North.
Gay drove from Durham to Bedford to tell his parents about his England selection.
Gay has played three T20 games for Italy through his Italian mother’s heritage.
His father’s family is from Grenada, and he fell in love with cricket due to his Caribbean roots.
Gay is a former student of Bedford School, like England opener Sir Alastair Cook.
He will open the batting for England at Lord’s, replacing Zak Crawley who was dropped.
Gay has played 72 first-class matches, scored 13 hundreds, and averaged over 40 runs.
He will be the 720th man to play Test cricket for England and the first home Test opener debut since 2019.
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Jerry Jacobs, a cornerback who played for the Detroit Lions, announced his retirement from professional football at age 28. He decided to stop playing after a 22-year journey that began in childhood, and he shared his decision on Instagram.
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Jerry Jacobs played 29 NFL games, starting 12 in 2023 for the Detroit Lions.
He announced his retirement just before the NFL offseason activities began.
Jacobs started playing football when he was 6 years old.
He joined the Lions in 2021 as an undrafted player from Arkansas.
Jacobs played for the Los Angeles Rams briefly in 2024 but was released after one month.
He signed with the Canadian Football League’s Saskatchewan Roughriders in February 2024 but retired months later.
The Detroit Lions did not re-sign Jacobs after the 2023 season as they improved their defense with new players.
Over his NFL career, Jacobs had 131 tackles, 4 interceptions, and other defensive stats.
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won their 14th French league title by beating Lens 2-0. This is their fifth league win in a row, and they are also aiming to win the Champions League final soon.
Key Facts
PSG secured the Ligue 1 title with one game left in the season.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the first goal, and Ibrahim Mbaye scored the second.
PSG has won 14 French league titles, 12 of them in the last 14 years.
The team's success has grown since Qatari owners took over.
PSG already won the UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Intercontinental Cup, and French Champions Trophy this season.
PSG will play Arsenal in the Champions League final on May 30.
Lens finished second in the league and qualified for next season's Champions League group stage.
The match was postponed earlier to rest PSG players for their Champions League games.
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Large groups of people gathered in Tehran’s Revolution Square to celebrate and support Iran’s national football team before they leave for the 2026 World Cup. At the event, the team’s new jersey for the tournament was officially shown to the public.
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The gathering took place in Tehran’s Revolution Square.
People came to celebrate and send off Iran’s national football team.
The event was held ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Iran’s new football jersey was unveiled at the event.
The jersey will be worn by the team during the World Cup games.
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LeBron James is deciding whether to play one more NBA season or retire. If he plays, he will become a free agent and could join teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers or Golden State Warriors, with a former teammate doubting that LeBron will return to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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LeBron James may return for a 24th NBA season or retire soon.
If he returns, he will be an unrestricted free agent, able to sign with any team.
The Los Angeles Lakers want to keep him, but other teams like the Cavaliers and Warriors are also interested.
Former teammate Iman Shumpert said he doesn’t expect LeBron to go back to the Lakers.
Shumpert thinks LeBron will play if he feels he can still win a championship.
LeBron is 41 years old but still plays at a very high level.
Last season, he averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game.
He helped the Lakers win their first playoff round despite key players being injured.
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Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs was ejected in Game 4 after an elbow incident but returned for Game 5, helping the Spurs win 126-97 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Timberwolves’ guard Anthony Edwards said that keeping teammate Jaden McDaniels from getting fouled out is key to winning the series. The teams will play Game 6 in Minneapolis on Friday night.
Key Facts
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama hit Naz Reid in the throat with an elbow in Game 4 and was ejected.
Wembanyama returned in Game 5, scoring 27 points and grabbing 17 rebounds to help the Spurs win.
The Spurs lead the series 3-2 after their big Game 5 victory.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards believes keeping forward Jaden McDaniels out of foul trouble is crucial for the team’s success.
McDaniels has had many fouls against the Spurs, limiting his playing time and reducing his shooting percentage.
Edwards returned from injury for this series despite dealing with a knee injury.
The Timberwolves are coping with several injuries, including Donte DiVincenzo’s Achilles tear and Ayo Dosunmu’s ankle and calf problems.
Game 6 will take place at Minnesota’s home court, Target Center, on Friday night.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are working closely with their rookie quarterback Drew Allar to change how he plays, focusing on new coaching methods and improving his footwork. While Allar is seen as a potential future star, the team is treating him as a player who needs to relearn many parts of the position.
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Drew Allar was drafted by the Steelers in the third round as a rookie quarterback.
Coaches are rebuilding Allar’s skills, changing what he learned in college at Penn State.
The team is working with Allar on footwork, teaching him to widen his base and stay off his toes.
Mike McCarthy is the Steelers’ head coach and is closely coaching Allar.
Some scouts thought Allar was the most naturally talented QB in the 2026 draft class.
The Steelers currently have veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who may play at least one more season in 2026.
If Rodgers retires, Allar could compete for the starting quarterback position against Will Howard and Mason Rudolph.
The Steelers seem invested in developing Allar over the long term despite Howard being a favorite to start if Rodgers leaves.
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The Miami Dolphins signed running back De'Von Achane to a four-year contract extension worth $64 million. This deal makes Achane the third-highest-paid running back in the NFL.
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De'Von Achane plays for the Miami Dolphins.
Achane agreed to a four-year contract extension.
The contract is worth $64 million in total.
This payment ranks him as the third-highest-paid running back in the NFL.
The information was confirmed by a source to ESPN.
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Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, said his team will stay ready if Arsenal makes any mistakes in the race for the league title. He also said he rested some of his best players in their recent 3-0 win over Crystal Palace because they were tired.
Key Facts
Manchester City won 3-0 against Crystal Palace.
Manager Pep Guardiola rested some star players due to fatigue.
Guardiola said Manchester City will be ready if Arsenal loses points.
The comment refers to the ongoing competition for the football league title.
Guardiola's team aims to keep pressure on Arsenal in the title race.
The team’s management of player energy is important for their performance.
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league is planning to suggest a new draft lottery system called the "3-2-1 lottery" to the NBA's board of governors. This change aims to reduce teams losing games on purpose to get better draft picks, a practice known as tanking.
Key Facts
The NBA commissioner is Adam Silver.
The announcement was made on Stephen A. Smith's radio show.
The NBA plans to propose a "3-2-1 lottery" system.
The proposal will be presented to the league’s board of governors later this month.
The goal is to stop teams from tanking, or losing games intentionally.
The draft lottery determines the order teams pick new players each year.
Changing the lottery system is meant to make the NBA more competitive.
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Golden Knights player Brayden McNabb will miss one game because of a penalty for interference. This penalty caused injury to Ducks player Ryan Poehling. The suspension applies to Game 6 on Thursday.
Key Facts
Brayden McNabb plays defense for the Vegas Golden Knights.
He received a one-game suspension.
The suspension is due to an interference penalty.
The penalty resulted in injury to Ryan Poehling, a Ducks forward.
McNabb will miss Game 6, which is scheduled for Thursday.
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The New York Knicks won seven straight playoff games and swept the Philadelphia 76ers to reach the next round. Their key defender, OG Anunoby, is recovering from a hamstring injury and his readiness for the Eastern Conference Finals is still uncertain.
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The Knicks won seven playoff games in a row and swept the 76ers in the semifinals.
OG Anunoby, the Knicks’ best perimeter defender, strained his right hamstring after Game 2.
The Knicks won Games 3 and 4 without Anunoby by large margins (14 and 30 points).
The Eastern Conference Finals will start after the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons finish their series, currently tied 2-2.
Anunoby practiced some on Wednesday but did not take part in live scrimmages.
Coach Mike Brown said he does not have a clear timeline for Anunoby’s return and will take it one game at a time.
The Knicks’ large leads allowed starters to rest during the 76ers series, helping them stay fresh.
The Knicks need Anunoby to be healthy for a strong chance at winning the NBA Finals.
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Matthew Schaefer, a defenseman for the New York Islanders, won the Calder Trophy. This trophy is given to the best rookie player in the NHL (National Hockey League) each year.
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Matthew Schaefer plays defense for the New York Islanders hockey team.
He was named the winner of the Calder Trophy.
The Calder Trophy is awarded to the NHL’s best rookie player.
Schaefer’s award recognizes his top performance in his first NHL season.
The announcement was made on May 13, 2026.
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Claims that the United States denied visas to five Iraqi national football team players before the World Cup are false. U.S. officials and Iraqi football authorities confirmed that all players have received their visas and are set to compete in the tournament.
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A social media post claimed the U.S. denied visas to five Iraqi players, including Ali al-Hamadi.
The claim was shared widely but had no official support.
The White House FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force said Iraqi players are on track to compete and have no visa issues.
An Iraqi official confirmed all players have their visas.
The Iraqi Football Association denied the reports of visa refusals.
Ali al-Hamadi posted on social media showing he is participating with the Iraqi team.
Iraq’s World Cup matches will take place in the U.S., with games in Los Angeles and Seattle.
The misinformation was checked and found to be untrue.
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Rory McIlroy injured the little toe on his right foot, causing pain that interrupted his practice before the US PGA Championship. After adjusting his footwear and protecting the toe, McIlroy reported feeling much better and ready to compete.
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McIlroy experienced pain from a blister and swelling under the toenail on his right little toe.
He stopped practicing early one day because walking was too painful.
He removed the toenail and popped the blister to relieve pressure.
Switching to bigger and wider shoes with extra padding helped ease the pain.
McIlroy does not feel pain when hitting golf shots.
He described the course as challenging to walk but said his toe issue was manageable.
McIlroy recently won the Masters and is aiming for his third US PGA title.
He will start his first round at 13:40 BST in a group with other major winners Jordan Spieth and Jon Rahm.
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Matthew Schaefer, a rookie defenseman for the New York Islanders, won the NHL Calder Trophy as the best rookie player in the 2025-26 season. He made history by being the first defenseman to win the award unanimously and the youngest player ever to receive it.
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The New York Islanders improved their record but missed the playoffs in the 2025-26 NHL season.
Head coach Patrick Roy was fired in April after the team's late-season struggles.
Matthew Schaefer was the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Schaefer is from Hamilton, Ontario, and played for the Erie Otters before joining the NHL.
He debuted in the NHL on October 9, 2025, and scored his first goal two days later.
Schaefer tied the record for most goals by a rookie defenseman with 23 goals.
He set a new record for most points by an 18-year-old defenseman with 59 points.
Schaefer played more ice time than any other rookie, averaging nearly 25 minutes per game.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are trailing 3-2 against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs. Experts suggest the Timberwolves should consider trading for star player Giannis Antetokounmpo to improve their team and help Anthony Edwards compete better in future seasons.
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The Timberwolves are currently behind the Spurs 3-2 in the Western Conference semifinals.
Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs scored 27 points and had a strong game, leading his team to a big win.
Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves struggled to score enough points in the recent game.
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins recommends the Timberwolves try to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks.
Adding Giannis could help the Timberwolves compete better with strong players like Wembanyama.
Making such a trade would likely require giving up an All-Star player and future draft picks.
The Timberwolves have been involved in major trade rumors before, showing willingness to make big moves.
Currently, teams like the Celtics, Miami Heat, and Dallas Mavericks are also interested in trading for Giannis.
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Olympic weightlifters use the bending and rebounding of a barbell, called the "whip," to lift heavier weights. A researcher studied how different barbells move and found small but important differences that can help top athletes perform better.
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Olympic weightlifting involves three main moves: the snatch, the clean, and the jerk.
The "whip" is the bending and rebounding action of a barbell under load.
Joshua Langlois, a graduate student and hobby Strongman competitor, studied barbell vibrations to understand the whip.
He hung barbells from elastic bands and measured their movements using devices called accelerometers.
Barbells without sleeves (the parts holding weights) vibrated faster than those with sleeves.
At higher weights, barbells showed unexpected higher bending frequencies, which might help athletes.
These small differences in barbell behavior can impact performance at the elite level by about 1%.
Barbells are similar in size and weight but can vary in materials like stainless or chrome steel, which affects their bending properties.
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