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Week 13 Top 25 and how to watch

May 05, 2026 • ESPN

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The article shares the Top 25 rankings for Week 13 in a sports league and highlights the player who was named player of the week. It also provides information on how to watch the upcoming games.

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The article presents the current Top 25 teams for Week 13.
One player was selected as the player of the week.
Details on how to watch the games are included.
The focus is on rankings and player performance.
The content is related to a sports competition.

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London Marathon sets new record after 1.8% of UK adult population applies for 2027 race

May 05, 2026 • Guardian World

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More than one million people in the UK and over 1.3 million globally applied to run in the 2027 London Marathon, setting a new record for applications. The race organizers plan to possibly hold a two-day event in 2027 to allow almost 100,000 runners, doubling the usual number of participants.

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1.8% of the UK adult population applied for the 2027 London Marathon, totaling over one million UK applicants.
Overall, 1,338,544 people worldwide applied, up from 1.13 million for this year’s race and more than double from 2024.
Women aged 20-29 were the largest group of applicants, with over 179,000 entries from this age and gender group.
Entry places are given through a random drawing called a ballot, with fewer than 20,000 places usually available.
Organizers hope to get approval to hold the marathon over two days in 2027, allowing nearly 100,000 runners overall.
The 2026 marathon had a record 59,830 finishers and raised more money than any other one-day fundraising event in the world.
In 2023, Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run a marathon in under two hours during this race.
Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa set a new women-only world record at the same event, running without male pacemakers (runners who set the pace).

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Auriemma says critics were ‘lying in weeds waiting’ in runup to Staley confrontation at Final Four

May 05, 2026 • Guardian US

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UConn coach Geno Auriemma expressed regret over a heated moment with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley after their Final Four game, saying he wished he had controlled his emotions better. He explained the argument was about the absence of a traditional pregame handshake and acknowledged the strong criticism he received afterward.

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The exchange happened after UConn lost to South Carolina 62-48 in the Final Four.
Auriemma approached Staley and yelled at her during the final seconds of the game.
Coaches from both teams stepped in to separate them.
Auriemma left without shaking hands after the game ended.
He apologized later in a written statement about the incident.
Auriemma said some criticism was fair but felt many critics were waiting to attack him.
He compared the backlash to criticism he faced in 1998 for helping an injured player set a scoring record.
Auriemma said he accepts responsibility for his actions and has moved on.

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Bayern Munich vs PSG: Champions League – preview, team news, start, lineups

May 05, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will play the second leg of their Champions League semifinal at Allianz Arena in Munich. PSG leads 5-4 from the first match, which was a high-scoring and exciting game. Both teams plan to continue playing aggressively to reach the final on May 30 in Budapest.

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The match is on Wednesday at 9pm local time (19:00 GMT) in Munich, Germany.
PSG won the first leg 5-4 at their home stadium, Parc des Princes.
The first leg featured many goals, with key scorers including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele for PSG, and goals from Bayern players like Harry Kane and Luis Diaz.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany said they will keep their attacking and risk-taking style despite conceding many goals recently.
Bayern has scored 116 goals in 32 Bundesliga games this season, a European high.
PSG coach Luis Enrique aims to score more goals in the second leg and could become one of the few coaches to win three Champions League titles.
The winner will face Arsenal or Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final on May 30 at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.
Bayern’s Joshua Kimmich confirmed the team wants to win by any score and will not play more defensively.

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Derry says debut a 'dream come true' despite injury

May 05, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Jesse Derry, an 18-year-old Chelsea forward, made his first start for the club in a Premier League match against Nottingham Forest. He suffered a head injury during the game, was taken to the hospital for checks, and is expected to return to playing soon.

Key Facts

Derry played his first starting match for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
He collided heads with Nottingham Forest player Zach Abbott in the 45th minute.
He was given oxygen on the pitch and taken off on a stretcher.
Chelsea confirmed Derry was conscious and talking in the hospital while undergoing checks.
He thanked the medical staff, hospital team, teammates, and fans on social media.
Derry is the son of Shaun Derry, a former professional midfielder.
He was replaced by Liam Delap using the concussion substitution rule, which allows extra changes for head injuries.
Another collision involved players Morgan Gibbs-White and Robert Sanchez, but no concussion substitute was made for that incident.

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Taiwan player victim of ‘inappropriate contact’ at UK table tennis event

May 05, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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A female table tennis player from Taiwan reported inappropriate physical contact during a security check at a tournament in London. The event organizers apologized, removed the staff member involved, and an investigation is ongoing.

Key Facts

The incident happened during a security check at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London.
The player is identified as Cheng I-ching, Taiwan’s highest-ranked woman in the tournament.
Cheng spoke out on social media to support female athletes and called for better protection of their rights.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Sport demanded a safe environment for all athletes.
The International Table Tennis Federation is investigating the complaint.
Organizers apologized and removed the security staff member involved.
The Taiwan women’s team, competing as Chinese Taipei, played matches against South Korea, China, and Romania during the event.
The competition is ongoing and will end on Sunday.

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Dominance for Clark? Breakout for Brink? Fantasy o...

May 05, 2026 • ESPN

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The article discusses the fantasy basketball prospects of Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, and other players who are coming back from injuries. It looks at how their returns might affect their performance and fantasy team value.

Key Facts

Caitlin Clark and Cameron Brink are key players returning from injuries.
The article focuses on their potential impact in fantasy basketball leagues.
It analyzes how their recovery might influence their playing time and stats.
Other injured players are also considered in the fantasy projections.
The discussion helps fantasy team owners decide how to manage their rosters.

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Latest rosters for 85 key men's college basketball...

May 05, 2026 • ESPN

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This article provides an update on player changes within important men's college basketball teams during the offseason before the 2026-27 season. It tracks which players have joined or left these teams.

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The article focuses on key men's college basketball programs.
It covers player movement during the offseason.
The season in question is 2026-27.
The information helps fans and analysts keep track of team rosters.
Player movement includes both new players joining and current players leaving.
The tracking is ongoing as teams prepare for the upcoming season.

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Mercedes may have won again but Miami upgrades have shaken up the F1 grid | Giles Richards

May 05, 2026 • Guardian US

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Mercedes won the Miami Formula One race, but upgrades from other teams like McLaren and Red Bull changed the competition. The new race rules have caused mixed reactions among drivers, with many unhappy about the way energy use affects their racing.

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Mercedes had won the first three races but did not bring upgrades to Miami.
McLaren and Red Bull introduced big upgrades that improved their cars' speed and performance.
McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished first and second in the sprint race in Miami.
Max Verstappen of Red Bull performed much better after upgrades but spun early in the main race.
Ferrari did not improve as much as McLaren or Red Bull and struggled with tire wear and race pace.
More upgrades are planned for upcoming races, showing that teams keep working hard to improve their cars.
Drivers remain unhappy with new rules on managing electrical energy, saying it slows them down in some parts of the race.
The debate continues over the use of batteries and energy recovery systems in Formula One cars.

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RFU backs Borthwick but flags multiple Six Nations failings

May 05, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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England's rugby team had a poor performance in this year's Six Nations tournament, winning only one match. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) reviewed the issues and said the problems came from many areas, including discipline and effectiveness, but they support head coach Steve Borthwick to improve the team for the future.

Key Facts

England won only one game in the Six Nations, beating Wales in the first round.
They lost their other four games, marking their worst Six Nations record since 2000.
The RFU conducted a detailed review, noting several problems rather than one main cause.
England received eight yellow cards in the tournament, including a 20-minute red card for Henry Arundell.
The team entered the opposition's 22-meter area 53 times but scored only 2.7 points on average per visit.
England kicked the ball more than any other team, leading to criticism for a lack of game variety.
Head coach Steve Borthwick led a 12-game winning streak before this drop in form and is working to fix the issues.
England’s next international matches are against South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina in July.

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Hedman: Absence was to address mental health

May 05, 2026 • ESPN

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Victor Hedman, the captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team, said he missed the last part of the season to take care of his mental health. He took time off to focus on his well-being.

Key Facts

Victor Hedman is the captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team.
He did not play in the final weeks of the season.
Hedman said his absence was to address his mental health.
Mental health means taking care of one’s emotional and psychological well-being.
The decision to step away was for personal health reasons, not injury.
This explanation was shared publicly by Hedman.
Addressing mental health is becoming more common among athletes.

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Source: Seahawks to sign edge rusher Fowler Jr.

May 05, 2026 • ESPN

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The Seattle Seahawks are signing Dante Fowler Jr., an experienced defensive player known as an edge rusher. He will join the team on a one-year contract that could be worth up to $5 million.

Key Facts

Dante Fowler Jr. is a veteran edge rusher, a player who attacks the opposing quarterback from the outer part of the defensive line.
The Seattle Seahawks are signing him to their team.
The deal lasts for one year.
The contract value can go up to $5 million.
This information was reported by the NFL Network on a Tuesday.

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Sabalenka: Boycott likely to 'fight for our rights...

May 05, 2026 • ESPN

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Tennis player Aryna Sabalenka said that boycotting the French Open might be the only way for players to protect their rights. She made this comment after players expressed concerns about the prize money at the tournament.

Key Facts

Aryna Sabalenka is a professional tennis player.
Sabalenka supports the idea of a boycott at the French Open.
The boycott is considered as a way to fight for players' rights.
The issue involves concerns about the prize money at the French Open.
Other players have also spoken out about the prize money situation.
The French Open is a major tennis tournament held in France.

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'I've almost got to be perfect at all times': Gavi...

May 05, 2026 • ESPN

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McKenna is a hockey player whose journey started in Whitehorse, Yukon, then took him to Medicine Hat and Penn State. He is considered a strong candidate to join the National Hockey League (NHL) soon.

Key Facts

McKenna began playing hockey in Whitehorse, Yukon.
He later moved to Medicine Hat for further development.
He played college hockey at Penn State.
Experts expect him to join the NHL next.
McKenna is known for his dedication and skill in hockey.

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French broadcaster hits back at Bath's TMO criticism

May 05, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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The French TV broadcaster for the Champions Cup responded to Bath rugby coach Johann van Graan’s criticism of the video referee (TMO), saying the referee has access to all camera angles and chooses what to review. Van Graan said some foul play was missed during Bath’s loss to Bordeaux-Begles, but organizers defended the TMO’s access to footage and review process.

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Bath rugby coach Johann van Graan complained that fouls were missed by the video referee in their semi-final loss.
Van Graan pointed out three times when Bath’s Alfie Barbeary was hit in the head but the referee did not act.
The French broadcaster said the video referee can see every camera angle and footage is not hidden.
The European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) said the TMO uses two screens: one live feed and one delayed by 5 seconds.
EPCR said this video process is the same for all matches and every incident can be formally reviewed by the TMO.
Bath lost the match 38-26 to Bordeaux-Begles.
The Champions Cup final is set for 23 May between Bordeaux and Leinster.
Van Graan said some decisions may be influenced by playing away in France but also admitted his team was outplayed.

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NBA semifinal series: Timberwolves stun Spurs in Game 1; Knicks beat 76ers

May 05, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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The Minnesota Timberwolves won their first game against the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in the NBA Western Conference semifinals. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, continuing their strong playoff performance.

Key Facts

The Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards returned from a knee injury and scored 18 points off the bench.
Julius Randle led Minnesota with 21 points and also grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama had 11 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 blocked shots despite missing all his three-point attempts.
The Spurs missed a last-second three-point shot that could have tied the game.
The Knicks' Jalen Brunson scored 35 points, with 27 in the first half.
The Knicks dominated the 76ers by 39 points, marking their third straight playoff win by at least 25 points.
The Knicks became only the second NBA team to win by at least 30 points in back-to-back series games.
Game 2 in both series will take place on Wednesday, with subsequent games scheduled later in the week.

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NBA playoffs intel: Scouting Round 2, free agency ...

May 05, 2026 • ESPN

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The NBA playoffs have finished their first round, and the conference semifinals are about to start. Experts are discussing teams’ performances and free agency moves as the next stage begins.

Key Facts

The NBA playoffs are moving into the conference semifinals.
The first round included many surprising moments.
League insiders are sharing their thoughts on team strengths and weaknesses.
Discussions include how free agency could affect team rosters.
Fans and analysts are focused on key players and potential matchups in the next round.

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Foden reaches agreement over new Man City deal

May 05, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Phil Foden has agreed to a new four-year contract with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until 2030 with an option for an additional year. Despite recent struggles with form, Manchester City and Foden are committed to continuing their partnership.

Key Facts

Phil Foden is 25 years old and currently plays as a midfielder for Manchester City.
His previous contract was set to expire next summer.
The new deal extends his stay at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium until 2030.
There is an option to add one more year to the contract.
Foden has not scored since December 14 but is still valued by the club.
He has made 365 appearances for Manchester City.
Foden has won six Premier League titles, one Champions League, and two FA Cups with the club.
He hopes to be included in England's 24-man squad for the upcoming World Cup, though his place is not guaranteed.

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MMA divisional rankings: Prates on the rise after ...

May 05, 2026 • ESPN

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This article reviews the top fighters in various weight classes across different mixed martial arts organizations like UFC and PFL. It aims to identify the best fighters in each division.

Key Facts

The article ranks fighters by weight class.
It covers multiple MMA organizations, including UFC and PFL.
Rankings show who is currently performing best.
Fighters gain or lose rank based on recent fights.
The goal is to determine the top fighters in each weight group.

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Tina Charles on retirement: 'It was all a dream'

May 05, 2026 • ESPN

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Tina Charles, a top player in the WNBA known for her many rebounds and successful shots, announced she is retiring from professional basketball. She shared the news on social media.

Key Facts

Tina Charles is the WNBA’s leader in career rebounds and field goals.
She made her retirement announcement on Tuesday.
Charles used social media to share the news about ending her basketball career.
She has had a successful and well-known career in women’s professional basketball.
The announcement marks the end of her time playing in the WNBA.

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