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Sources: Wolves expect Edwards to play Game 1

May 04, 2026 • ESPN

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Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards is likely to play in the first game against the Spurs. This depends on nothing unexpected happening before the game starts.

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Anthony Edwards plays for the Timberwolves basketball team.
He is a guard, meaning he usually handles the ball and leads the offense.
Edwards is expected to participate in Game 1 against the Spurs.
This information comes from sources who spoke to ESPN.
His playing depends on avoiding any problems before the game begins.

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How De Zerbi brought life to sinking Spurs

May 04, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Spurs won their second straight match by beating Aston Villa 2-1, showing signs of improvement under their new coach, Roberto De Zerbi. De Zerbi’s tactics focused on aggressive pressing and blocking key passing options, helping Spurs control the game and create more chances.

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Spurs have had three different managers this season: Thomas Frank, Igor Tudor, and Roberto De Zerbi.
De Zerbi’s team won 2-1 against Aston Villa, a team competing for the Champions League spots.
The coach used pressing tactics to disrupt Villa's passing, especially blocking their central midfielders.
Richarlison and Conor Gallagher played key roles in marking Villa’s players to limit their options.
Spurs pressed aggressively to force Villa into mistakes and gained possession in Villa’s final third more than any other team recently.
The team’s new tactical approach has simplified players’ decisions and boosted their confidence.
This victory marked Spurs’ first back-to-back league wins since early in the season.
The coordination of Spurs’ press meant Villa found it hard to move the ball forward effectively.

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Mourinho's Benfica still unbeaten - but miss out on title

May 04, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Jose Mourinho’s Benfica team in Portugal’s top soccer league remains undefeated with two games left, but they will not win the league title. Porto has already been crowned champions after gaining a big points lead, as Benfica drew many games instead of winning.

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Benfica has not lost any matches this season but has drawn 10 games.
Porto won the league title by being nine points ahead of Benfica.
Porto lost only one game out of 32 this season.
Benfica can finish the season unbeaten if they avoid losing their last two games.
Benfica previously went unbeaten in the 1977-78 season but still did not win the title.
Benfica president Rui Costa accused referees of unfair decisions in a recent match.
The Portuguese referees’ association plans to complain about Costa’s comments.
Benfica may offer Mourinho a new contract despite missing the title.

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Liberty's Ionescu (ankle) out at least 2 weeks

May 04, 2026 • ESPN

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Sabrina Ionescu, a player for the New York Liberty, rolled her left ankle during a preseason game against the Connecticut Sun. She will need to rest and is expected to be out for at least two weeks.

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Sabrina Ionescu plays for the New York Liberty basketball team.
She injured her left ankle by rolling it in a game.
The injury happened during a preseason match.
The game was against the Connecticut Sun.
Ionescu will miss at least two weeks of play to recover.

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Source: Richardson reports to Colts' workouts

May 04, 2026 • ESPN

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Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. joined his team's voluntary offseason workouts on Monday. He had stayed at home for the previous two weeks before returning.

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Anthony Richardson Sr. is the quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts.
He reported for voluntary offseason workouts on a Monday.
He did not attend workouts for the two weeks before this.
The information was shared by ESPN reporter Stephen Holder.
Offseason workouts are a time when players practice but attendance is not required.

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Tigers' Skubal to have surgery on left elbow

May 04, 2026 • ESPN

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal will have surgery on his left elbow to remove loose bodies, a problem that can cause pain and limit movement. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed the need for the procedure.

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Tarik Skubal is a key pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.
He has won the American League Cy Young Award twice in a row.
Skubal's left elbow has loose bodies that require surgery.
Loose bodies are small fragments inside a joint that can cause discomfort.
The surgery is aimed at fixing these elbow issues.
Manager A.J. Hinch provided this information about Skubal's condition.

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Hurzeler agrees new long-term deal with Brighton

May 04, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Brighton football club has agreed to extend the contract of their head coach Fabian Hurzeler. Hurzeler, who joined Brighton in June 2024, will continue leading the team beyond his current deal, which still has one year left.

Key Facts

Fabian Hurzeler is the head coach of Brighton & Hove Albion football club.
He joined Brighton at the start of the 2023-2024 season, replacing Roberto de Zerbi.
Hurzeler is 33 years old and is originally from Germany.
He previously coached St Pauli, a German football club.
Brighton is currently eighth in the English Premier League.
The team has 50 points and three games left in the season.
Brighton aims to qualify for European football competitions for only the second time in its history.
The new contract will keep Hurzeler at Brighton longer than his existing one-year deal.

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Collin Morikawa Abruptly Withdraws From Truist Championship: Report

May 04, 2026 • Newsweek

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Golfer Collin Morikawa withdrew from the Truist Championship this week due to ongoing back problems. He has had good results this year but is resting to prepare for the upcoming PGA Championship.

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Morikawa has been dealing with a back injury since March.
He withdrew from the Truist Championship without giving a specific reason.
Andrew Putnam replaced Morikawa in the tournament field.
Before recent troubles, Morikawa had five straight top-10 finishes, including a win at Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Morikawa won the PGA Championship in 2020.
He struggles to fully trust his body due to the injury.
Morikawa has managed back issues for three years while staying ranked No. 4 in the world.
The withdrawal suggests he is prioritizing rest ahead of a major golf event.

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Sources: Sky land veteran Cloud, waive Van Lith

May 04, 2026 • ESPN

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The Chicago Sky basketball team signed veteran player Natasha Cloud to a one-year contract worth $555,000. They also waived player Hailey Van Lith because the coaching staff preferred a different playing style.

Key Facts

Natasha Cloud is a veteran player in the WNBA.
She signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Sky.
The contract is valued at $555,000.
Hailey Van Lith was waived by the Chicago Sky.
The decision to waive Van Lith was based on the coaching staff’s style-of-play preference.
The Chicago Sky made these changes to their player roster.
The move reflects the team's strategy for the upcoming season.

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Diggs says assault never happened as trial starts

May 04, 2026 • ESPN

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Stefon Diggs is on trial for assault. He says he did not attack his private chef and denies the violence ever took place.

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The trial for Stefon Diggs has started.
Diggs used to play for the Patriots football team.
He is accused of assaulting his private chef.
Diggs says he is innocent.
He claims no violent attack happened.

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Source: Pack signing veteran Taylor as new QB2

May 04, 2026 • ESPN

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The Green Bay Packers are signing veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor. He is expected to be the backup quarterback behind the team's starter, Jordan Love.

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Tyrod Taylor is a veteran quarterback.
The Green Bay Packers are signing him.
Taylor will likely be the second-choice quarterback (QB2).
Jordan Love is the Packers' current starting quarterback.
This information comes from a source who spoke to NFL Network.

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Jaylen Brown Makes Surprising Claim About Celtics’ Season After Game 7 Loss

May 04, 2026 • Newsweek

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Jaylen Brown called the 2023-2024 Celtics season his favorite year, despite their first-round playoff loss. He praised the team’s effort and leadership, even though they lost in a tough seven-game series to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Key Facts

The Boston Celtics had the second-best record in the Eastern Conference without Jayson Tatum for much of the season.
Tatum returned late in the season but the Celtics lost a 3-1 playoff series lead to the 76ers.
The Celtics were eliminated in Game 7 by Philadelphia, who advanced to face the New York Knicks.
Brown scored 33 points with nine rebounds and played 40 minutes in the deciding Game 7.
Despite winning the NBA Championship and Finals MVP in 2024, Brown said this past season was his favorite year.
Brown expressed pride in the team’s fight and leadership despite the loss.
His comments may reflect his desire to stay with the Celtics amid trade rumors involving Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Brown finds streaming and chatting with fans like "therapy" during the emotional season.

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Zay Flowers Reacts to Ravens Signing Undrafted QB Diego Pavia

May 04, 2026 • Newsweek

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The Baltimore Ravens signed undrafted quarterback Diego Pavia to a three-year contract. He will compete for a backup quarterback position behind starter Lamar Jackson and veteran Tyler Huntley, with wide receiver Zay Flowers encouraging him to be himself.

Key Facts

Lamar Jackson is the starting quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, entering his ninth NFL season.
Tyler Huntley is the current backup quarterback under contract with the Ravens.
The team added two undrafted quarterbacks: Diego Pavia from Vanderbilt and Joe Fagnano from UConn.
Diego Pavia is considered talented but went undrafted due to his smaller size and outspoken personality.
Pavia signed a three-year deal with the Ravens to try to earn a spot on the team.
Wide receiver Zay Flowers congratulated Pavia and advised him to be himself.
Pavia is expected to compete with Joe Fagnano for the third quarterback spot on the team's depth chart.
The top two quarterback positions are likely to remain with Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.

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MLS: Gozo and Real Salt Lake continue to impress

May 04, 2026 • ESPN

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Real Salt Lake has improved its standing in this week's Major League Soccer (MLS) Power Rankings by ESPN. The team continues to perform well alongside Gozo.

Key Facts

Real Salt Lake is a team in Major League Soccer (MLS).
ESPN releases weekly MLS Power Rankings to rank teams.
Real Salt Lake has moved up in the latest rankings.
Gozo is another team also showing strong results.
Power Rankings reflect current team performance and success in the league.

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Formula One plans return to V8 engines as electrical revolution loses spark

May 04, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Formula 1 is considering returning to V8 engines by around 2030 after starting 2026 with hybrid V6 engines that use significant electrical power. The sport’s leaders say this change comes after drivers and fans expressed concerns about the increased role of electric power in racing, and evolving political and market conditions affecting electric vehicle development.

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Formula 1 introduced rules in 2026 where cars use a 50-50 split of power from traditional engines and battery packs.
After four races, the influence of electrical power was slightly reduced to focus more on driver skill.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem wants to bring back louder, simpler V8 engines with only minor electrification by 2030 or 2031.
F1 has used V6 hybrid engines since 2014, but the increased electrical boost this year has been controversial among drivers.
Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen has openly criticized the heavy use of electrical power in racing.
Changes in government policies, including from the U.S. under President Trump and the European Union, have made full electric vehicle dominance less certain.
The FIA's officials say they will need agreement from engine makers before making any switch back to V8s official.
F1 plans new rules years ahead, and this potential shift reflects current feedback and wider trends in car technology.

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John Sterling, beloved voice of Yankees for 36 seasons, dies at age of 87

May 04, 2026 • Guardian US

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John Sterling, the radio broadcaster for the New York Yankees for 36 years, has died at the age of 87. He called thousands of Yankees games from 1989 until his retirement in April 2024 and was known for his enthusiastic style and iconic phrase, “The Yankees win!”

Key Facts

John Sterling worked as the Yankees radio announcer from 1989 to April 2024.
He called 5,420 regular-season and 211 postseason Yankees games.
Sterling worked 5,060 consecutive games between 1989 and 2019, rarely missing a game.
He was known for excitedly declaring “The Yankees win!” after victories.
Sterling broadcasted during the Yankees’ five World Series wins in his career.
He won 12 Sports Emmy Awards and was nominated for baseball’s Hall of Fame.
Before joining the Yankees, he worked as a broadcaster for NBA and NHL teams in Atlanta, New York, and New Jersey.
Sterling was a native New Yorker and father of four.

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Which Premier League teams can still qualify for the Champions League?

May 04, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Manchester United, Arsenal, and Manchester City have already secured places in next season’s UEFA Champions League (UCL). There are still at least two spots open, and depending on outcomes in the Premier League and the Europa League, up to six English teams could qualify for the UCL. The current fight for these places involves Liverpool, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, and Nottingham Forest.

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Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2, securing their place in next season’s Champions League after two years away.
Arsenal and Manchester City have also qualified for the Champions League.
England’s Premier League can have up to five Champions League spots plus one European Performance Spot (EPS) for a sixth team.
If Aston Villa wins the Europa League and finishes fifth, the sixth-placed team in the Premier League could earn the EPS spot to the Champions League.
Aston Villa lost recently but still have chances depending on upcoming matches and Europa League results.
Liverpool is currently fourth and needs a few points from their remaining games to confirm their spot.
Bournemouth, Brentford, and Brighton are also trying to reach the top places but face a points gap.
Nottingham Forest could qualify for the Champions League if they win the Europa League, even though they are currently 16th in the league.

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John Sterling Dead at 87: The Catchphrases That Defined the Yankees

May 04, 2026 • Newsweek

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John Sterling, a well-known broadcaster for New York Yankees baseball, has died at age 87. He called games for the Yankees for 30 years and was famous for his energetic home run calls and special phrases for players.

Key Facts

John Sterling was a Yankees broadcaster for many years and called 5,060 consecutive games from 1989 to 2019.
His death was announced by WFAN Sports Radio and confirmed by the Yankees team.
Sterling was known for his home run call that started with “It is high. It is far. It is GONE!”
He created unique catchphrases for players like Alex Rodriguez (“An A-bomb from A-Rod”) and Aaron Judge (“It’s a Judgian blast! All Rise! Here comes the Judge!”)
Other famous calls included “Robbie Cano… don’t you know?” and “The Grandy Man can!” for Curtis Granderson.
He used “This one is headed for Monument Park!” for long hits and ended games with “Ballgame over! Yankees win!”
The Yankees expressed their condolences to Sterling’s family and loved ones.

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Olney: John Sterling was the perfect voice for the...

May 04, 2026 • ESPN

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John Sterling has been a well-known radio announcer for New York's baseball team. His voice helped listeners understand the game's score clearly, whether the team won or lost.

Key Facts

John Sterling is a longtime radio announcer for New York baseball.
He is known for clearly stating the game scores.
Sterling's voice was familiar to listeners during both wins and losses.
He has a reputation for his distinctive broadcasting style.
His work helped fans follow the game live on the radio.

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Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: Champions League – team news, start, lineups

May 04, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Arsenal and Atletico Madrid will play the second leg of their Champions League semifinal at Arsenal’s home stadium in London on May 5. The tie is tied 1-1 after the first game, and both teams aim to reach the final on May 30 against either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich.

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The second leg match takes place at the Emirates Stadium in London.
The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw with both teams scoring penalties.
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka recently returned from an injury and helped his team win a recent Premier League game 3-0.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the team has a strong chance to win at home.
Atletico Madrid’s coach Diego Simeone praised his fans’ enthusiasm during the first leg.
Atletico striker Julian Alvarez, linked with moves to Arsenal and Barcelona, wants to focus on the semifinal match.
The winner of this semifinal will face Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the Champions League final on May 30.
The match will be covered live by Al Jazeera Sport starting at 16:00 GMT with live text commentary from 19:00 GMT.

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