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Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, died at 47 from brain cancer called glioblastoma. He played 13 years for six teams and became an important figure for inclusion in sports.
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Jason Collins was the NBA’s first openly gay player.
He played in the NBA for 13 years with six different teams.
Collins announced he was gay in 2013 while still active in the league.
He was diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma, a severe brain cancer, in December.
Collins died after fighting the illness, as confirmed by his family and the NBA.
He helped the New Jersey Nets reach two NBA Finals during his career.
He received the Bill Walton Global Champion Award shortly before his death.
Collins used his platform to promote inclusivity and acceptance in sports.
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The NFL announced that the Cincinnati Bengals, led by quarterback Joe Burrow, will play a regular-season game in Madrid, Spain, against the Atlanta Falcons on November 8, 2026. The league also revealed other international games and key matchups for the 2026 season.
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The Bengals vs. Falcons game in Madrid will start at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on November 8, 2026.
Joe Burrow, the Bengals' quarterback, has previously dealt with injuries but hopes to be healthy for this game.
The Falcons’ quarterback situation is uncertain because Michael Penix Jr. is recovering from knee surgery, and they signed Tua Tagovailoa.
The NFL's full 2026 schedule will be released on Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
The first Monday Night Football game of 2026 will feature the Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
The NFL will hold its first regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia, between the Rams and 49ers on September 10, 2026.
The Buffalo Bills will open their new stadium against the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football in Week 2.
The Dallas Cowboys are involved in several prime-time and international games during the season, including a trip to Rio and a Thanksgiving Day game.
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The article discusses whether LeBron James ranks among the top five Los Angeles Lakers players of all time. It presents a list of the top five Lakers based on their achievements and impact, and argues that James does not make the cut.
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LeBron James played eight seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The article lists Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, and Shaquille O'Neal as the top five Lakers.
Kobe Bryant played the most games ever for the Lakers and won five championships.
Magic Johnson won five championships and three league MVP awards in 13 seasons.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spent 14 years with the Lakers and won three MVP awards with them.
Jerry West is the NBA logo and was a 14-time All-Star and Lakers player and executive.
Shaquille O'Neal won three straight titles with the Lakers and was Finals MVP each time.
The article suggests LeBron's best moments were with other teams, not with the Lakers.
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Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer (MLS) in July 2023 and quickly became one of the highest-paid players in the league. His salary and earnings, including ownership shares, reportedly reach up to $80 million annually, making him the top earner in MLS by a large margin.
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Messi signed with Inter Miami CF in July 2023 at age 36.
His base salary is $25 million, with $28.3 million guaranteed, the highest in MLS.
The next highest MLS salary is about $10.4 million for LAFC’s Heung-min Son.
Messi’s total earnings, including ownership shares, range from $70 million to $80 million yearly.
By the end of 2025, Messi’s estimated net worth was $1.6 billion.
Inter Miami’s record after 12 games is 6 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws.
Messi leads Inter Miami with nine goals and four assists in 11 games.
Upcoming Inter Miami games are against FC Cincinnati and Portland, with broadcasts on Apple TV.
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The Milwaukee Bucks might trade star player Giannis Antetokounmpo or sign him to a contract extension soon. One possible trade discussed is sending Antetokounmpo to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Jaylen Brown.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks and is a multi-time MVP and NBA champion.
The Bucks will decide soon whether to extend Giannis’s contract or trade him.
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are teams interested in Giannis.
A possible trade could send Giannis to the Celtics and Jaylen Brown to the Bucks.
Jaylen Brown is a top player who can lead a team in the Eastern Conference.
The Celtics would benefit from Giannis’s ability to score near the basket.
Both teams face risks with this trade, such as player behavior or declining performance.
The Bucks want a deal that keeps them competitive next season in a softer Eastern Conference.
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The article discusses three top players who might be chosen as the cover athlete for the video game Madden NFL 27. These players include Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams, Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks, and Drake Maye of the New England Patriots.
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Madden NFL 27 is expected to be released in about three months.
Matthew Stafford won his first Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and leads the Rams, who seek their second Super Bowl win.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a wide receiver for the Seahawks and recently won Offensive Player of the Year.
Smith-Njigba is considered very marketable and exciting, especially since the Seahawks just won the Super Bowl.
Drake Maye is a second-year quarterback for the Patriots who led his team to the Super Bowl.
Maye almost won the MVP award and is expected to play a big role in the NFL in the coming years.
The Madden cover often goes to popular or highly successful players each year.
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The New England Patriots signed wide receiver Romeo Doubs to a big contract in March, hoping he would be a main target in their offense. Now, rumors say the Patriots plan to trade for star receiver A.J. Brown, which might change Doubs’s role. Doubs said he respects Brown and would welcome him on the team if the trade happens.
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The Patriots signed Romeo Doubs from the Green Bay Packers on a four-year, $68 million deal.
Doubs was seen as a reliable and clutch receiver, expected to be the Patriots’ top wide receiver.
The Patriots are reportedly working to trade for A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles.
Coach Mike Vrabel has a past connection with Brown from their time with the Tennessee Titans.
The trade would likely make Doubs a secondary option rather than the leading receiver.
Doubs expressed respect for Brown and said he would support him joining the Patriots.
Brown is known for being a physically strong receiver who demands heavy defensive attention.
Doubs’s strengths include precise route running and being effective in the red zone, complementing Brown’s style.
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Dillon Brooks, a player for the Phoenix Suns, spoke about LeBron James' future in the NBA after watching the Lakers lose to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Brooks believes LeBron still has at least one more year left playing at a high level.
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Dillon Brooks watched Game 4 of the Lakers vs. Thunder series from courtside.
The Lakers, led by LeBron James, were swept by the Thunder in this playoff round.
Brooks has often been a challenging opponent for LeBron and his team.
Brooks said he does not think this is LeBron's last year and expects him to play at least one more season.
LeBron James is 41 years old and has had a very successful 23-year NBA career.
LeBron averaged 23.2 points, 7.3 assists, and 6.7 rebounds in 10 playoff games this season.
LeBron has not yet decided if he will retire or continue playing next season.
He plans to discuss his future with his family before making a decision.
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Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, died at 47 after fighting a serious brain tumor for eight months. He played 13 years in the NBA, helped make sports more welcoming, and was admired for his courage and kindness.
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Jason Collins was the first NBA player to come out as gay, revealing it in 2013.
He played 13 seasons for six NBA teams and helped the New Jersey Nets reach two NBA Finals.
Collins was diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma, a very aggressive brain tumor.
He passed away at age 47 after an eight-month battle with the illness.
Collins was honored with the Bill Walton Global Champion Award shortly before his death.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver praised Collins for his leadership and impact on inclusion.
Collins came out in a Sports Illustrated article while being a free agent and still wanted to play.
He received support from players, the White House, and political figures after coming out.
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Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in a major American professional team sport, has died at age 47. He had been battling an aggressive brain cancer called glioblastoma before his passing.
Key Facts
Jason Collins was the first active male athlete in major American team sports to come out as gay.
He was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer in late 2025.
The cancer was inoperable and described by Collins as spreading like "tentacles" across his brain.
Without treatment, doctors warned Collins he would die within three months.
Collins died after fighting glioblastoma, a severe form of brain tumor.
The NBA Commissioner Adam Silver praised Collins for making sports more inclusive.
Collins’ family said he inspired many people through his life and courage.
Collins died at the age of 47.
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Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points, grabbed 17 rebounds, and blocked three shots to help the San Antonio Spurs win Game 5 by a score of 126-97. This victory gives the Spurs a 3-2 lead in the series and puts them close to reaching the Western Conference finals.
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Victor Wembanyama was ejected for the first time in his career in an earlier game.
In Game 5, Wembanyama scored 27 points.
He also collected 17 rebounds during the game.
Wembanyama blocked three shots.
The San Antonio Spurs won the game with a 29-point margin, 126-97.
The win puts the Spurs ahead 3-2 in the playoff series.
The Spurs are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference finals.
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Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, has died at age 47 after an eight-month battle with a serious brain tumor called glioblastoma. He played 13 years in the NBA for six teams and was known for promoting inclusion and acceptance.
Key Facts
Jason Collins was the NBA’s first openly gay player.
He played 13 seasons for six NBA teams, including the Boston Celtics and New Jersey Nets.
Collins announced he was gay in 2013, near the end of his playing career.
He was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer.
Collins died after fighting the tumor for eight months, at age 47.
His family thanked people for their support and praised his medical care.
He recently received the Bill Walton Global Champion Award but was too ill to attend.
His twin brother, Jarron Collins, a former NBA player, accepted the award on his behalf.
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Steven Gerrard describes the 2005 Champions League win as the best night of his life, but shortly after, he considered leaving Liverpool due to mental struggles and criticism from manager Rafael Benitez. He later decided to stay and now appreciates Benitez’s coaching style despite their past difficulties.
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In 2005, Gerrard captained Liverpool to a famous Champions League victory over AC Milan.
After the win, Gerrard thought about leaving Liverpool because he felt mentally troubled and criticized by manager Rafael Benitez.
Other clubs, like Chelsea under Jose Mourinho, showed interest in Gerrard with good offers.
Gerrard felt Benitez did not trust or value him and wanted to change his passionate playing style.
Benitez said football requires more than emotion, focusing on tactics and discipline.
Former teammate Jamie Carragher said Gerrard probably needed more emotional support, which Benitez didn’t provide.
Over time, Gerrard came to see Benitez as the best coach he worked with.
Benitez initially had a tough relationship with Liverpool players like Michael Owen, who left the club in 2004.
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Manchester City’s manager Pep Guardiola said decisions made by the video assistant referee (VAR) feel like a "flip of a coin" and that he has not trusted the system since it started in England. He believes VAR and referees affected his team's losses in two recent FA Cup finals but says players must focus on playing better rather than blaming referees or VAR.
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Pep Guardiola compared VAR decisions to a "flip of a coin."
He feels referees and VAR decisions went against Manchester City in two FA Cup finals (2024 and 2025).
In the 2024 final against Crystal Palace, a goalkeeper’s possible red card was not given.
In the 2025 final against Manchester United, City believed they should have had two penalties.
Guardiola says players should try to improve their performance instead of blaming officials.
Manchester City needs to win upcoming matches and have Arsenal lose to have a chance at the Premier League.
City will face Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley stadium soon.
Guardiola has not trusted VAR since arriving in England.
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Zach Benson scored a goal during a power play in the third period on his 21st birthday. His goal helped the Buffalo Sabres win 3-2 against the Montreal Canadiens and evened their playoff series at two wins each.
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Zach Benson turned 21 years old the day he scored the goal.
The goal happened during a power play, when the opposing team has fewer players on the ice due to a penalty.
The Sabres defeated the Canadiens with a final score of 3-2.
This game was the fourth in their series.
The series is now tied at 2-2.
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The NFL will release the full 2026 season schedule on Thursday, but some games are already known, including international matchups in Australia, Brazil, and Europe. ESPN shared rankings showing that the Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, and Kansas City Chiefs have the hardest schedules next year, while the Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts, and Atlanta Falcons have the easiest.
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The 2026 NFL schedule will be officially released on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
Some Week 1 games include 49ers vs. Rams in Australia and Cowboys vs. Giants on Sunday Night Football.
Other special games will take place internationally in Brazil, Spain, and Australia.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared the strength of schedule rankings for all 32 teams.
Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, and Kansas City Chiefs face the toughest schedules.
Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts, and Atlanta Falcons have the easiest schedules.
Only the Bears and Packers from the top five toughest teams made the playoffs last year.
The teams with the easiest schedules all missed the playoffs last season, potentially helping their chances in 2026.
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Season 5 of the sports documentary series "Welcome to Wrexham" will premiere on May 14, 2026, on FX and Hulu in the U.S., and on Disney+ in the UK. The show follows actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, who co-own the English soccer club Wrexham AFC, as they work to improve the team's standing in professional football.
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"Welcome to Wrexham" Season 5 starts on May 14, 2026, with two episodes released at once.
The series will air weekly on Thursdays until June 25, 2026, with eight episodes in total.
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are the co-chairmen of Wrexham AFC, a soccer club in Wales.
Wrexham AFC has moved up from the fifth tier to the second tier (called the Championship) in English football since 2021.
The show has won 10 Emmy Awards and 2 Critics' Choice Television Awards.
Season 5’s second episode honors Joey Jones, a club hero who died in 2025.
The series has been renewed for three more seasons (6, 7, and 8) due to strong viewership and critical praise.
The goal for Wrexham AFC is to reach the Premier League, the top level of English professional football.
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Cristo Fernandez, an actor known for playing Dani Rojas in the TV show Ted Lasso, has signed with the Texas soccer team El Paso Locomotive in the USL Championship. He played youth soccer in Mexico but stopped at 15 due to a knee injury and is now returning to professional soccer after a trial period.
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Cristo Fernandez is 35 years old and from Mexico.
He acted in the TV show Ted Lasso from 2020 to 2023.
Fernandez played youth soccer in Guadalajara before quitting at age 15 because of a knee injury.
He recently trialled with the Chicago Fire second team in Major League Soccer.
Fernandez signed with El Paso Locomotive, a soccer club in Texas playing in the USL Championship (the second tier of U.S. soccer).
The deal came after a two-month trial period with the team.
El Paso's head coach said Fernandez will add attacking strength to the team.
Fernandez expressed excitement about returning to professional soccer and chasing his dreams.
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Tottenham midfielder James Maddison said referees are afraid to make decisions because of the video assistant referee (VAR) system after he was denied a late penalty in a match against Leeds. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, keeping Spurs just above the relegation zone in the Premier League.
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James Maddison came on as a substitute in the 85th minute for his first game this season after knee injury recovery.
Maddison fell after a challenge by Leeds player Lukas Nmecha but the referee and VAR did not award a penalty.
Maddison said on Instagram that the ball touched his foot and the referee’s VAR check was very quick.
Maddison believes referees are scared to make decisions on the field due to VAR.
In September, Maddison also criticized referees and VAR for poor performances early in the season.
BBC analyst Alan Shearer has said refereeing is at its worst for years because of VAR.
Former players like Stephen Warnock and Wayne Rooney have spoken against VAR, saying it harms the game's emotion.
UEFA plans to meet with top European leagues to review how VAR is being used after concerns about its impact.
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Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was close to pitching a no-hit game against the Colorado Rockies. His chance ended when Mickey Moniak hit a single in the seventh inning.
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Paul Skenes is a leading pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
He was pitching a no-hit game, meaning no opponent had gotten a hit so far.
The no-hit attempt ended in the seventh inning.
Mickey Moniak, a player for the Rockies, hit a single to break the no-hit streak.
The game took place on a Tuesday night.
The opponent team was the Colorado Rockies.
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