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England is preparing its squad for the first cricket Test against New Zealand on June 4 after a disappointing Ashes series in Australia. Key decisions include who will open the batting, which spin bowler to choose, and selecting the pace bowlers for the team.
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The England cricket team will name its squad for the first Test against New Zealand soon, with players gathering on May 25 for a training camp.
England is deciding on the opening batsmen, considering options like Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, James Rew, Emilio Gay, and Ben McKinney.
Zak Crawley has played 104 innings at opener but has a batting average of just 30.52 and has struggled recently.
James Rew, a young left-handed batsman, has scored 12 first-class hundreds but has not yet played a Test.
Emilio Gay and Ben McKinney are specialist openers, with both having been part of England Lions matches.
Spin bowling was a weak spot for England in the last Ashes; Will Jacks is currently considered England’s leading spinner candidate.
Other spinner options include Shoaib Bashir, who played in previous Tests but may be left out, and Jack Leach, regarded as a reliable spinner.
The middle batting order is more stable, with players like Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, and captain Ben Stokes expected to play.
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Formula 1 plans to change its car engines again in 2027 to fix problems caused by the new V6 hybrid power units introduced in 2026. The adjustments include making the V6 engines stronger and reducing electric motor power to balance performance and improve racing safety.
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F1 switched to new V6 hybrid engines for the 2026 season.
These engines split power about evenly between the V6 engine and an electric motor.
Early concerns showed the electric motor couldn’t keep up on long laps due to a small battery and limited energy recovery.
Changes for 2027 will increase V6 power by about 67 horsepower and reduce the electric motor’s power by the same amount.
The goal is to keep the battery charged longer and reduce dangerous speed differences between cars.
Other potential changes include increasing how much energy the electric motor can recover and increasing battery capacity.
More fuel use might require bigger fuel tanks or shorter races, which could affect car design and race length.
Bigger fuel tanks or batteries would make cars heavier and larger, reversing recent efforts to make them smaller and lighter.
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Golf analyst Johnson Wagner predicts that Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will compete strongly at this week's PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. Wagner highlights McIlroy's excellent recent performance and expects a close contest between these top players.
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Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler have won four of the last five major golf championships.
J.J. Spaun won the only major recently not claimed by McIlroy or Scheffler.
The PGA Championship will be held at Aronimink Golf Club near Philadelphia.
Johnson Wagner expects a strong battle between McIlroy and Scheffler at this event.
Wagner observed McIlroy’s impressive warm-up, noting his precise chip shots.
McIlroy is a six-time major winner, making him a formidable competitor.
The PGA Championship starts on Thursday morning.
Rival golfers are warned to be cautious of McIlroy’s current form.
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Anthony Edwards scored 36 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves win Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs and tie their playoff series 2-2. Edwards said he played the game to honor his late mother on Mother’s Day.
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The Timberwolves beat the Spurs 114-109 in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Anthony Edwards led all scorers with 36 points, including 16 points in the fourth quarter.
Edwards dedicated the win to his mother, who died of cancer in 2015.
He changed his jersey number to 5 because both his mother and grandmother died on the fifth of the month, and he was born on August 5.
Edwards returned to play despite suffering a knee injury days before the playoffs started.
The Timberwolves have not reached the NBA Finals yet and are aiming for their third straight trip to the Western Conference Finals.
Game 5 of the series is scheduled for Wednesday in San Antonio.
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Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs was ejected during Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves after elbowing Naz Reid in the face. Reid downplayed the injury in a postgame interview, and the Timberwolves won the game 114-109. The NBA is expected to decide on a punishment for Wembanyama.
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Victor Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter for a Flagrant 2 foul after elbowing Naz Reid.
The elbow caused Reid to get hit in the face while defending Wembanyama.
Minnesota Timberwolves led 60-56 at halftime and won the game 114-109.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 36 points in the game.
Naz Reid scored 15 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and made four assists coming off the bench.
Wembanyama had a strong Game 3 with 39 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks.
Reid described the elbow injury as "Pain is weakness leaving the body" during the postgame.
The NBA is expected to announce punishment for Wembanyama’s foul before the next game.
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Missouri football player Ahmad Hardy was shot at a concert in Mississippi and is now in stable condition after surgery. The Missouri football team is supporting him and has not announced when he will return to playing football.
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Ahmad Hardy is a running back for Missouri’s football team.
He was shot early Sunday morning at a concert in Mississippi.
Hardy had surgery for his gunshot wound on the same day he was shot.
He is currently in stable condition.
Coaches, teammates, and family are offering support to Hardy during his recovery.
Hardy earned first-team All-America honors last season.
He rushed for 1,649 yards, ranking second among all top college football players last season.
Hardy transferred from Louisiana-Monroe to Missouri before the 2025 season.
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Johnny Cardoso, a midfielder for the United States men's national soccer team (USMNT) and Atlético Madrid, will have surgery to fix damage to his right ankle. This could put his chance to play in the upcoming World Cup at risk.
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Johnny Cardoso plays midfield for both USMNT and Atlético Madrid.
Atlético Madrid announced Cardoso needs surgery on his right ankle.
The injury involves damage that requires a repair operation.
The timing of the surgery might affect his availability for the World Cup.
The World Cup is a major international soccer tournament happening soon.
Atlético Madrid made the official statement about the injury and surgery.
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Joel Embiid, star player for the Philadelphia 76ers, said he feels confident about his knee health after their playoff loss to the New York Knicks. Despite missing several games this season due to injuries and surgery, Embiid aims to be healthier and play more next year.
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The 76ers were eliminated from the playoffs in four games by the New York Knicks.
Embiid missed a big part of the season, including Game 2 of the series, because of hip and ankle injuries.
He also had emergency appendix surgery a month ago, causing him to miss two weeks.
Embiid said his knee was the biggest concern, but he is no longer worried about it.
Over 10 NBA seasons, Embiid has played an average of 49 games per year out of 82 because of health issues.
Embiid plans to focus on being more available to play next season.
The 76ers will start their offseason earlier than they wanted due to the playoff exit.
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Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy was shot at a concert in Mississippi and is now in stable condition after surgery. The football program said they will support Hardy and his family and will share more updates when available.
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Ahmad Hardy, a star running back for Missouri, was shot early Sunday morning at a concert in Mississippi.
Hardy underwent surgery the same day for the gunshot wound.
Missouri’s football program said Hardy is "deeply loved" and will support him through this difficult time.
There is no timeline yet for Hardy’s return to football activities.
Hardy earned first-team All-America honors last season and was a finalist for the Doak Walker Award.
He rushed for 1,649 yards, ranking second among all top-level college players.
Hardy is originally from Oma, Mississippi.
He transferred from Louisiana-Monroe to Missouri before the 2025 season.
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The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4, tying the series 2-2. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter for an intentional elbow, resulting in a flagrant 2 foul and possible further penalties. Mitch Johnson defended Wembanyama, saying he had to protect himself due to constant physical play.
Key Facts
The Spurs lost 114-109 to the Timberwolves in Game 4.
The series is now tied 2-2.
Victor Wembanyama was ejected after an intentional elbow on Naz Reid.
The foul was upgraded to a flagrant 2, which means automatic ejection.
Wembanyama may face additional discipline like a fine or suspension.
Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama needed to protect himself from physical play.
Johnson believes further punishment beyond ejection would be unfair.
Naz Reid was unharmed after the incident.
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Tom Brady appeared on Netflix’s "The Roast of Kevin Hart," where he joked about Cowboys fans to tease the comedian Kevin Hart, who supports the Eagles. Brady, now retired, is working as an NFL analyst and owns part of the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Tom Brady took part in "The Roast of Kevin Hart," poking fun at Dallas Cowboys fans.
Kevin Hart supports the Philadelphia Eagles, Brady's division rival.
The Cowboys finished the last season with a 7-9 record, missing the playoffs.
The Eagles made the playoffs but lost in the wild card round.
Dallas recently drafted safety Caleb Downs and edge rusher Malachi Lawrence to strengthen their defense.
Early Super Bowl odds place the Cowboys 17th, with a projected 9.5 wins, suggesting a tough season ahead.
Brady is now an NFL analyst and minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
During his career, Brady had a 7-1 record against the Cowboys.
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The NFL announced that the first "Sunday Night Football" game of the 2026 season will be Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants. The full NFL schedule for 2026 will be released soon, with this game marking an important start to the new season.
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The 2026 NFL schedule will be officially released on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
The first Sunday Night Football game will feature the Dallas Cowboys playing against the New York Giants.
The Cowboys and Giants are rivals from the NFC East division.
Dallas has dominated recent games, winning 9 of the last 10 meetings.
The two teams last met in the 2023 season opener, with Dallas winning 40-0.
Both teams did not make the playoffs last year.
The Giants hired John Harbaugh as their new head coach for the 2026 season.
The Cowboys’ head coach Brian Schottenheimer will be in his second season, focusing on improving the team’s defense.
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The San Diego Wave soccer team is now ranked No. 1 in ESPN's National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Power Rankings. Meanwhile, the Washington Spirit team is having a successful run of games.
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San Diego Wave holds the top position in ESPN’s NWSL Power Rankings.
The rankings are based on team performances in the National Women’s Soccer League.
Washington Spirit is experiencing a winning streak.
Both teams are competing in the same women's professional soccer league.
NWSL stands for National Women's Soccer League, a top-level women’s soccer league in the U.S.
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Barcelona won the La Liga title for the second year in a row after beating their rivals Real Madrid 2-0 in El Clasico. Fans celebrated in the streets and at the Camp Nou stadium, with a parade planned for the following day.
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Barcelona secured the La Liga championship by defeating Real Madrid 2-0 at home.
This is Barcelona’s second consecutive Spanish league title.
Thousands of fans gathered at Plaza Catalunya and Camp Nou to celebrate.
A parade for the team was scheduled to travel through the city on Monday.
The Canaletas fountain, a traditional celebration spot, was closed for renovations.
Fans from around the world attended the match, including some who traveled long distances.
Some fans felt the win was less exciting than the previous year, noting Real Madrid’s poor season.
Barcelona’s coach Hansi Flick has won three major titles with the team in two years.
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Arsenal announced that forward Beth Mead will leave the club at the end of the season after nine years. Mead, an important player for Arsenal and England, has scored 86 goals in 263 games and helped the team win several major trophies.
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Beth Mead joined Arsenal in 2017 from Sunderland.
She scored 86 goals in 263 matches for Arsenal.
Mead helped Arsenal win the Women's Champions League, Women's Super League, Fifa Champions Cup, and three League Cups.
She won the player of the tournament and Golden Boot at Euro 2022 with England.
Mead suffered a serious knee injury (ACL rupture) in November 2022 and missed the 2023 World Cup.
This season, she played 27 games, mostly as a substitute, and scored five goals.
Arsenal also announced that midfielder Victoria Pelova will leave at the end of the season.
Mead is linked with moves to London City Lionesses and Manchester City.
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USA Gymnastics promised to improve safety after more than 150 women said former team doctor Larry Nassar abused them. However, gymnast Finley Weldon has said her coach sexually abused her while she was training, showing problems remain.
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More than 150 women accused Larry Nassar, former USA Gymnastics doctor, of sexual abuse.
USA Gymnastics said they would make changes to prevent abuse after these cases.
Finley Weldon, a gymnast, says she was sexually abused by her former coach.
Weldon spoke out to help stop abuse from happening again.
The new abuse claims came years after the Larry Nassar scandal.
USA Gymnastics’ promise to protect athletes has not prevented all abuse cases.
CBS News reported this story with an exclusive interview with Weldon.
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Victor Wembanyama, a star player for the Spurs, will not be suspended after elbowing Minnesota Timberwolves player Naz Reid. He is allowed to play in Game 5 against the Timberwolves in San Antonio.
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Victor Wembanyama plays for the San Antonio Spurs.
He elbowed Naz Reid, a player from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Wembanyama will not be suspended for this action.
He is expected to play in Game 5 of the series.
The game will take place in San Antonio.
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New York City Football Club (NYCFC) moved up significantly in ESPN's latest Major League Soccer (MLS) Power Rankings. This rise came after a player named Wolf scored three goals in one game, which is called a hat trick.
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NYCFC improved their position in ESPN’s MLS Power Rankings this week.
The team’s rise is linked to a player named Wolf.
Wolf scored a hat trick, meaning he scored three goals in a single match.
ESPN publishes weekly rankings of MLS teams based on their performance.
A hat trick is a notable achievement in soccer and often affects team rankings.
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Ryan Lochte, who has won six Olympic gold medals, has become an assistant coach at Missouri State University. He will help with both the men's and women's swimming teams.
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Ryan Lochte won six gold medals in the Olympics.
He joined Missouri State University's coaching staff.
His role is assistant coach for swimming.
He will coach both the men's and women's teams.
Missouri State is a university in the United States.
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The Milwaukee Bucks are open to receiving and considering trade offers for their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sources shared this information with ESPN.
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The Milwaukee Bucks are willing to discuss trades involving Giannis Antetokounmpo.
They have started receiving calls about possible trade offers.
The information comes from sources speaking to ESPN.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a key player for the Bucks.
No specific trade offers or details have been publicly announced yet.
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