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Victor Wembanyama, a star player for the San Antonio Spurs, was ejected early in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves for hitting Naz Reid with an elbow. Despite his absence, the Timberwolves won 114-109, with Anthony Edwards scoring 36 points and saying playing without Wembanyama was actually harder for his team.
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Victor Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter after a hard elbow to Naz Reid.
The referees gave Wembanyama a Flagrant 2 foul, leading to his ejection.
This was Wembanyama's first ejection in his NBA career.
The Spurs nearly held on, but the Timberwolves won 114-109.
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter.
Edwards said it was harder for the Timberwolves without Wembanyama because the Spurs played slower with him.
The series is now tied 2-2 heading to Game 5 in San Antonio.
The NBA decided not to punish Wembanyama further, so he can play in the next game.
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Victor Wembanyama, a player for the San Antonio Spurs, was ejected from Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves after hitting Naz Reid in the throat during a rebound fight. The NBA decided not to suspend or fine Wembanyama, so he will play in Game 5.
Key Facts
Victor Wembanyama was called for a flagrant 2 foul and ejected with 8:39 left in the second quarter of Game 4.
This was Wembanyama’s first ejection since joining the NBA as the No. 1 pick in 2023.
The Spurs lost Game 4 to the Timberwolves 114-109, tying the series at 2-2.
The NBA announced there would be no suspension or fine for Wembanyama.
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson defended Wembanyama’s actions, saying he has to protect himself.
Johnson expressed frustration with the physical play opponents use against Wembanyama and the lack of protection from officials.
Wembanyama will participate in Game 5 against the Timberwolves in San Antonio.
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The New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers to reach the Eastern Conference Finals (ECF) in the NBA playoffs. ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith predicted the Knicks will not only reach the NBA Finals but also win the championship for the first time since 1973.
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The Knicks defeated the 76ers in a playoff series sweep.
OG Anunoby played very well but has a Grade 1 hamstring strain.
The Knicks will face either the Detroit Pistons or Cleveland Cavaliers in the ECF.
The Pistons currently lead the series 2-1 against the Cavaliers.
The ECF is set to start on May 19 but could begin earlier if the current series ends soon.
Stephen A. Smith previously had concerns about the Knicks but now fully supports them.
The Knicks last won the NBA championship in 1973.
The team reached the ECF last season but lost to the Indiana Pacers.
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Jordan Spieth has had a season with ups and downs in different parts of his golf game. He hopes to improve and win the PGA Championship this week to finish winning all four major golf tournaments in his career.
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Jordan Spieth is a professional golfer.
His performance has been inconsistent in different areas this season.
He is competing in the PGA Championship this week.
Winning the PGA would complete his career Grand Slam.
The career Grand Slam means winning all four major golf tournaments at least once.
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A new study looked at death data of NFL, NBA, and MLB players and found that NFL players have become more likely to die by suicide only since 2009. The increase is large, but it may not be caused only by chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain condition from repeated head injuries linked to football players.
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The study analyzed about 34,000 professional football, basketball, and baseball players from 1979 to 2019.
NFL players were 20% more likely to die by suicide compared to NBA and MLB players over the whole period.
From 1979 to 2009, NFL players were actually about 10% less likely than their peers to die by suicide.
From 2009 to 2019, NFL players were 260% more likely than NBA and MLB players to die by suicide.
CTE, a brain disease from head trauma, cannot be diagnosed until after death.
CTE has been found in several NFL players who died by suicide, but old cases were likely as common as current ones.
The rise in NFL suicides since 2009 may be influenced by other factors such as suicide contagion, where one public suicide can lead to more.
The study was conducted by Harvard’s Football Player Health Study, which includes neuroscientists and former NFL players.
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The Philadelphia 76ers lost their fourth straight game to the New York Knicks in the playoffs, falling 144-114 in Game 4 at their home arena. Knicks fans took over the 76ers’ home crowd, making it feel like a home game for New York, which 76ers player Tyrese Maxey openly criticized.
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The 76ers lost Game 4 of their second-round playoff series to the Knicks by 144-114.
This was the 76ers’ fourth straight loss to the Knicks in the series.
Knicks fans filled the 76ers’ home arena, creating a loud environment similar to Madison Square Garden.
The 76ers tried to limit ticket sales to local Philadelphia fans to stop Knicks fans from attending.
Point guard Tyrese Maxey said it was bad for the 76ers to play at home with mostly opposing fans present.
Maxey admitted the team needs to win games to regain control of their home crowd.
The Knicks won the series and moved on to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second year in a row.
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The Indiana Fever signed Bree Hall, a strong defender and two-time national champion from South Carolina, to improve their team after a close loss to the Dallas Wings. Hall, praised by South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, has also played for other teams and hopes to secure a steady role with the Fever.
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Indiana Fever lost their season opener 107-104 to the Dallas Wings.
Bree Hall is a former South Carolina player known for her defense and winning two national titles in 2022 and 2024.
Hall was drafted by the Fever in 2025 but was cut before the season and played for other teams before rejoining Indiana.
Dawn Staley, Hall’s college coach, praised her publicly after the signing.
Hall averaged 9.2 points and 0.5 steals per game in her senior college season.
Four former South Carolina players, including Hall, now play for Indiana Fever.
The Fever hope Hall will help improve their defense and team depth outside their star players like Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston.
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The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs, winning the series 4-0. Knicks player Josh Hart made a comment questioning whether Philadelphia is still a strong sports city after the loss.
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The Knicks swept the 76ers in the playoff series with a final 144-114 win in Game 4.
The games were played at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
Despite efforts to limit Knicks fans, many attended the games wearing Knicks colors.
Josh Hart, a Knicks guard who played college basketball at Villanova, criticized Philadelphia’s fan support.
In Game 4, the Knicks tied an NBA playoff record with 11 three-point shots in the first quarter.
New York made 25 of 44 three-point attempts in the game.
The Knicks will face the winner of the Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers series in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Pistons lead that series 2-1 before Game 4 on Monday evening.
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Soccer player Alex Morgan announced she is pregnant with her third child. She shared the news on Mother's Day with a video showing her daughter Charlie kissing her baby bump and said the baby is due this fall.
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Alex Morgan is expecting her third child.
She announced the pregnancy on Mother's Day 2024.
Morgan’s daughter Charlie will be a big sister for the second time.
Morgan and her husband Servando Carrasco have two other children: Charlie (born May 2020) and Enzo (born March 2025).
Morgan retired from professional soccer in September 2024 after playing for several clubs and the U.S. national team.
She scored 123 goals and won two World Cups and one Olympic gold with the U.S. Women’s National Team.
Morgan played for Portland Thorns, Orlando Pride, and San Diego Wave FC during her club career.
The San Diego Wave FC retired her jersey number 13 in 2024, and she became a minority owner of the team in 2024.
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Khamzat Chimaev lost a close fight to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 by split decision. Despite controlling much of the fight with takedowns, Chimaev struggled to cause damage and is now asking for a rematch, even though making the middleweight weight limit has been difficult for him.
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Sean Strickland won the UFC 328 middleweight championship fight by split decision.
Strickland clearly won rounds 2 and 3 on all judges’ scorecards.
In the final round, Strickland outstruck Chimaev and secured the win on two judges’ cards.
Chimaev took Strickland down nine times and controlled him on the ground for about seven minutes.
Chimaev had trouble causing damage despite his ground control.
There is controversy over whether Chimaev made the 185-pound weight limit for the fight.
UFC President Dana White said Chimaev might move up to the 205-pound division because cutting weight is hard for him.
Chimaev is requesting a rematch with Strickland soon, but the next challenger might be Nassourdine Imavov, possibly delaying Chimaev’s next title shot.
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The Buffalo Bills have improved their team for the 2026 season by signing new players to strengthen their defense, especially to rush the opposing team's quarterback. They signed Bradley Chubb, drafted T.J. Parker, and added Mike Danna from the Kansas City Chiefs to boost their pass-rushing ability.
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The Bills ranked 20th in the NFL last year for quarterback sacks with 36 total sacks.
Only two Bills players had more than 3.5 sacks last year: Gregory Rousseau (7) and Joey Bosa (5).
Joey Bosa and A.J. Epenesa are free agents, so the Bills wanted to add new pass-rushers.
The Bills signed Bradley Chubb, a two-time Pro Bowler, to a three-year, $43.5 million contract.
They used their first 2026 draft pick on Clemson edge-rusher T.J. Parker.
The Bills also signed Mike Danna, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Chiefs, to a one-year deal.
Danna played six seasons with the Chiefs and recorded 21.5 sacks along with other defensive stats.
These additions, along with existing players, aim to improve the Bills’ ability to pressure quarterbacks this season.
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The WNBA opened its 30th season with many complaints about the referees blowing their whistles too often, which slowed down the game. Star player Breanna Stewart and coach Cheryl Reeve both said the frequent calls disrupted the flow and affected the games.
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The WNBA started its 30th season over the weekend.
Referees blew their whistles very often during games, causing many interruptions.
Breanna Stewart said the game lasted almost three hours, which she called "insane."
Stewart mentioned that unnecessary calls were made on both teams, hurting the game’s flow.
Coach Cheryl Reeve said the officiating was not good after her team lost their opening game.
The WNBA added six referees from the NBA G League this season.
The league created a new role called WNBA Referee Performance and Development Advisor, to help improve referee performance.
These changes aimed to develop and evaluate referees better but have not stopped complaints so far.
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The Philadelphia 76ers were defeated by the New York Knicks in a 4-0 sweep during the NBA playoffs. Despite Joel Embiid’s strong personal performance, the team struggled overall, leading to discussions about possibly trading Embiid during the offseason.
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The 76ers lost Game 4 to the Knicks by 144-114, completing a 4-0 series sweep.
Joel Embiid scored 24 points with perfect shooting but the rest of the team was outperformed.
The Knicks tied an NBA playoff record with 25 three-pointers in the game.
Embiid expressed frustration and exhaustion after the loss.
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins suggested the 76ers should consider trading Embiid.
Embiid has an expensive three-year, $193 million contract signed in September 2024.
The 76ers were expected to compete strongly this season but faced issues with injuries and inconsistent play.
Potential trading partners for Embiid include teams like the Houston Rockets.
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The Los Angeles Chargers have signed tight end David Njoku to a one-year deal to strengthen their offense for the next NFL season. Njoku, a former Pro Bowl player with the Cleveland Browns, will join quarterback Justin Herbert and add experience both as a receiver and blocker.
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The Chargers signed David Njoku to a one-year contract worth up to $8 million.
Njoku played nine years with the Cleveland Browns before joining the Chargers.
He is known as a versatile tight end who can catch passes and block effectively.
Njoku will join tight end Oronde Gadsden, who had a strong rookie season with 49 catches and 664 yards.
The Chargers also improved their offensive line with new players like center Tyler Biadasz and guard Cole Strange.
Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel favors using two tight ends in his game plans, both for running and passing plays.
Running back Omarion Hampton will benefit from Njoku’s blocking skills as he recovers from an injury-shortened rookie season.
The Chargers aim to support quarterback Justin Herbert with more strong offensive weapons for the upcoming season.
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Marcus Rashford, currently on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, is unsure if he will stay at Barcelona next season. Barcelona wants to keep him, but Manchester United prefers to sell him rather than extend the loan, leading to ongoing negotiations.
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Rashford is officially a Manchester United player under contract until June 2028.
He is on loan at Barcelona this season with an option for Barcelona to buy him for €30 million by June 15.
Rashford scored 14 goals and made 14 assists in 47 games for Barcelona this season.
Barcelona won the league title this season, with Rashford contributing important goals.
Barcelona wants to keep Rashford but may try to renegotiate the deal as another loan instead of a permanent transfer.
Manchester United prefers to sell Rashford outright and has rejected another loan deal.
Manchester United aims to reduce their wage bill and will invest in other players this summer.
Rashford has said he enjoys playing for Barcelona and would like to stay if possible.
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The Baltimore Ravens made changes to their coaching staff and defensive lineup after missing the playoffs last season. New coach Jesse Minter drafted cornerback Chandler Rivers, who may replace part of Marlon Humphrey’s role as the team adjusts its defense.
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The Ravens missed the playoffs last season, finishing with an 8-9 record.
Head coach John Harbaugh was fired after 18 seasons and replaced by Jesse Minter.
Jesse Minter was previously the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Ravens drafted cornerback Chandler Rivers from Duke in the fifth round (No. 162 overall) in the recent NFL draft.
Analysts believe Rivers could take over some responsibilities from veteran cornerback Marlon Humphrey.
Humphrey is entering his 30-year-old season and has been a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro.
The team plans to move Humphrey to an outside cornerback role, where he performed better last season.
The adjustment aims to improve the Ravens' defense under the new coaching strategy.
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The Washington Wizards won the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery. ESPN analyst Jay Williams said Caleb Wilson could become a top NBA player like Giannis Antetokounmpo. Wilson had a strong college season before an injury ended it early, showing great potential on both offense and defense.
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The Washington Wizards have the first pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.
Caleb Wilson played one season at North Carolina before a hand injury stopped his season.
Wilson averaged nearly 20 points and 9 rebounds per game in college.
Jay Williams compared Wilson’s potential to NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Wilson is 6-foot-10 and known for strong defense, passing, and athleticism.
His shooting from long range needs improvement but his overall potential is very high.
Other top draft prospects include AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer.
Wilson is seen as a rare player who can play and guard many positions on the court.
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A recent Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham featured a chaotic corner kick with multiple fouls, leading to a crucial goal being disallowed by VAR (Video Assistant Referee). The decision impacted Arsenal’s chances in the league title race and West Ham’s fight to stay in the Premier League.
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Arsenal won the match 1-0 after a West Ham goal was ruled out by VAR for a foul on Arsenal’s goalkeeper, David Raya.
Arsenal has scored 31% of their league goals this season from set-pieces like corners and free kicks.
During the corner, there were about five possible fouls involving players pushing and holding each other.
The VAR official, Darren England, reviewed the play carefully because it was a major decision with many players involved.
One incident was Tomas Soucek climbing over Kai Havertz, but this was not considered a foul by VAR.
Another foul involved mutual holding between Martin Odegaard and Jean-Clair Todibo, which canceled each other out.
Leandro Trossard held West Ham’s Pablo around the waist, but it was judged not enough to award a penalty.
The intense physical play during set-pieces this season has caused referees to be more cautious in their decisions.
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Andre Snellings reviews the first weekend of games, highlighting unexpected events and top performers. He also suggests four players to include in your team lineup for the coming week.
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The opening weekend featured surprising results in sports games.
Some players performed very well and stood out from the rest.
Andre Snellings gives advice on which four players to add to your lineup.
This advice is meant to improve your team's chances in upcoming matches.
The article focuses on helping fans make better decisions for their fantasy or real-life sports teams.
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