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American swimmer Gretchen Walsh set a new world record in the women’s 100-meter butterfly with a time of 54.33 seconds at the Fort Lauderdale Open in Florida. This marks the fourth time she has broken her own record, improving on her previous best from last year.
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Gretchen Walsh swam the 100m butterfly in 54.33 seconds, breaking her own world record again.
Her previous record was 54.60 seconds, set in May at the same pool.
Walsh has broken the 100m butterfly world record four times in total.
She is more than one second faster than the second-best time ever recorded by Sarah Sjostrom (55.48 seconds).
Walsh is 23 years old and also won three world titles in Singapore last year.
France’s Leon Marchand won the 200m breaststroke and 200m individual medley at the same event.
Katie Ledecky won the 800m freestyle, finishing well ahead of second place.
The Fort Lauderdale Open served as preparation for upcoming major swimming competitions, including the European Championships.
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Joel Embiid asked 76ers fans not to sell their game tickets to New York Knicks fans before the playoff series between the two teams. He wants to keep the arena filled mostly with 76ers supporters.
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Joel Embiid is a player for the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team.
The 76ers will play a playoff series against the New York Knicks.
Embiid requested 76ers fans keep their tickets and not resell them to Knicks fans.
This request aims to maintain a strong home crowd for the 76ers.
The rivalry between the 76ers and Knicks is intense and well-known.
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Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue defended his undisputed super bantamweight title by winning a 12-round fight against Junto Nakatani in Tokyo. Inoue won by unanimous decision, extending his undefeated record in world title fights to 28 wins.
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Naoya Inoue won against Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision after 12 rounds.
The fight took place at Tokyo Dome with 55,000 fans attending.
Inoue’s winning streak in world title fights is now 28 consecutive wins.
Judges scored the fight 116-112, 115-113, and 116-112 for Inoue.
Both Inoue and Nakatani were unbeaten before the fight, with records of 32-0 each.
The fight included a clash of heads that caused a cut above Nakatani’s eye.
Nakatani is ranked in the top 10 pound-for-pound boxers and has held titles in three weight classes.
The event was described as a historic match in Japanese boxing.
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Ronny Mauricio broke his left thumb while playing against the Angels. Because the Mets have many injuries, they are now thinking about putting Bo Bichette in the shortstop position.
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Ronny Mauricio plays for the New York Mets.
He fractured his left thumb during a game on Saturday.
The injury happened in a game against the Los Angeles Angels.
The Mets have multiple injured players.
The team is considering using Bo Bichette as their shortstop.
Shortstop is an important defensive position in baseball.
Bo Bichette is another player who can fill that position.
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The article discusses the upcoming Game 7 in the first round of the hockey playoffs between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens. It focuses on which team will advance to play the Buffalo Sabres in the next round.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens are tied, leading to a deciding Game 7.
The winner will face the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2 of the playoffs.
Experts have shared their predictions about which team might win.
The article highlights key players and important factors that could influence the game's outcome.
This game is part of the NHL (National Hockey League) playoffs.
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The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoffs. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers, who made history by coming back from a 3-1 series deficit to win the series.
Key Facts
Joel Embiid scored 34 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and made 6 assists in Game 7.
Tyrese Maxey added 30 points and 11 rebounds for the 76ers.
The 76ers won the last three games of the series after being down 3-1.
This was the first time the 76ers overcame a 3-1 deficit in franchise history.
Boston’s star player Jayson Tatum did not play due to a knee injury.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 33 points and 9 rebounds.
Philadelphia will face the New York Knicks in the second round.
Joel Embiid returned to play after having emergency appendix surgery earlier in the playoffs.
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Teenage driver Kimi Antonelli won pole position for the Miami Grand Prix after a qualifying session where he beat four-time champion Max Verstappen. The race start time was moved earlier by three hours because of an expected heavy rainstorm.
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Kimi Antonelli, 19 years old, leads the Formula One championship and took pole position for the Miami Grand Prix.
The race start was changed from 4pm to 1pm due to forecasts of heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Antonelli’s pole position was his third in a row, matching records held by famous drivers Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher.
Max Verstappen came in second, close behind Antonelli in qualifying.
Charles Leclerc was third fastest, and Lando Norris, who won the sprint race earlier, will start fourth.
The race schedule was adjusted to avoid racing in unsafe weather and to protect drivers, fans, and staff.
Teams used the recent break in racing, caused by tensions in the Middle East, to improve their cars.
The qualifying took place in hot and windy conditions, with some drivers noting challenges with tire grip.
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The 2026 World Cup in the United States is expected to be very expensive for fans traveling from England and Scotland. Tickets, hotels, flights, and daily costs can add up to thousands of pounds per person, making the trip costly for individuals and families.
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England fans would pay about £6,500 each, or £13,000 for two people, covering tickets, travel, and accommodation.
A family of four from England might spend over £22,000 for the World Cup group stage.
Scotland fans face higher costs, around £7,500 each or more than £25,000 for a family of four.
Accommodation prices are higher in some cities like Boston, where Scotland will stay eight nights.
The estimates include the cheapest official tickets, flights, hotels close to city centers, and local travel.
Daily living costs in the US, including food, drinks, tips, and transport, are estimated at about £107 per person per day.
Travel within the US involves flights between host cities such as Dallas, Boston, and New York for fans.
Some cities offer free shuttle buses to stadiums, which may help reduce transportation costs.
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Carlos Prates won the main fight at UFC Fight Night in Perth, Australia, by defeating Jack Della Maddalena. Prates knocked Della Maddalena down several times before the referee stopped the fight in the third round.
Key Facts
Carlos Prates is a Brazilian welterweight fighter.
He defeated Australian Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Fight Night in Perth.
Prates knocked Della Maddalena down four times with kicks and a knee during the fight.
The referee stopped the fight in the third round.
Prates wants to fight the winner of the upcoming welterweight title match between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Makhachev.
Prates is 32 years old with a record of 24 wins and 7 losses, including 19 knockouts.
Jack Della Maddalena, 29, has 18 wins and 4 losses and lost his second fight in a row.
Other winners at the event included Quillan Salkilld, Steve Erceg, Marwan Rahiki, Brando Pericic, and Louie Sutherland.
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Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in signing Donyell Malen from Aston Villa. Both clubs are watching his situation closely as the transfer window continues.
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Donyell Malen currently plays for Aston Villa.
Chelsea and Manchester United want to sign him.
Both clubs are monitoring his transfer status.
The news comes during the current transfer period when teams buy and sell players.
Malen is considered a valuable player by these teams.
Transfer Talk is the source providing these updates.
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In a close Game 7, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 109-100 to win their first-round playoff series. Jaylen Brown of the Celtics accused Joel Embiid of exaggerating fouls, also called "flopping," during the game.
Key Facts
Joel Embiid scored 34 points and shot 12 of 26 from the floor.
Jaylen Brown scored 33 points and shot 12 of 27 from the floor.
The 76ers overcame a 1-3 series deficit to win the series 4-3.
Brown said Embiid’s "flopping" helped him get extra calls from referees.
Embiid made 9 out of 11 free throws, slightly more than Brown's attempts.
Before this, Embiid had never beaten the Celtics in the playoffs (0-3 record).
The Celtics had been undefeated (32-0) in playoff series when leading 3-1, while the 76ers had never won (0-18) from that position before this series.
The 76ers will next play the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals starting May 4.
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart experienced many hits and concussions during his rookie NFL season. To help protect him, the Giants picked offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa in the 2026 draft, who has promised strong support for Dart. The team aims to build a tough, physical style under new coach John Harbaugh.
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Jaxson Dart suffered a concussion last November and was checked for concussions five times in 10 games.
Dart expects to take hits as part of playing football but hopes to reduce them as he gains experience.
The Giants chose Francis Mauigoa, a former Miami offensive lineman, with the 10th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Mauigoa said he is ready to "die for" Dart, showing strong commitment to protecting the quarterback.
Dart and his girlfriend were surprised and encouraged by Mauigoa’s strong words.
The Giants also drafted linebacker Arvell Reese with the 5th overall pick in the 2026 draft.
New head coach John Harbaugh plans to make the Giants a physically tough team like he did in Baltimore.
The Giants finished last season with a 4–13 record and earned draft picks that helped them add these new players.
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The Boston Celtics lost Game 7 at home to the Philadelphia 76ers after their star player, Jayson Tatum, missed the game due to a knee injury. The 76ers won 109-100, led by strong performances from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, while Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla faced criticism for his decisions during the series.
Key Facts
Celtics star Jayson Tatum did not play in Game 7 because of knee stiffness.
Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Celtics 109-100 to advance in the playoffs.
Joel Embiid scored 34 points and had 12 rebounds in the game.
Tyrese Maxey added 30 points and 11 rebounds for the 76ers.
Celtics relied heavily on three-point shots, attempting 49 but making only 13.
Coach Joe Mazzulla used a surprising starting lineup that did not succeed.
Fans criticized Mazzulla’s coaching, blaming him for losing the series after leading 3-1.
Jaylen Brown was the top Celtics scorer with 33 points despite the loss.
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Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, is recovering well from a knee injury he suffered last season. His coach, Andy Reid, said Mahomes is already starting some physical activity and throwing the ball, although not yet with the team during practice.
Key Facts
Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season.
The Chiefs finished the 2025 season with a 6-11 record, their worst under coach Andy Reid.
Mahomes is now able to do some physical activities and is throwing the ball on his own.
The Chiefs’ first official offseason team activities (OTAs) are scheduled for May 26 to May 28.
The team re-signed tight end Travis Kelce, a key player for Mahomes in past Super Bowl wins.
Former offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy returned to the Chiefs, aiming to help Mahomes’ performance.
The Chiefs signed running back Kenneth Walker III, last season’s Super Bowl MVP, to reduce pressure on Mahomes.
Mahomes was the Chiefs’ leading rusher before his injury last season.
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The article reviews the Las Vegas Raiders' recent performance in the NFL and discusses when they were last considered an important team in the league. It concludes that the Raiders last had true NFL relevance in 2002 when they reached the Super Bowl but have mostly been less noticeable since then.
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The Raiders went 10-7 in the 2023 season but were not a leading team in the NFL.
The team almost tied with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023 to try to make the postseason.
In 2016, they were seen as a potential surprise team until their quarterback Derek Carr injured his leg.
After Carr’s injury, backup quarterback Connor Cook struggled in a playoff loss.
The last time the Raiders won a playoff game and had a strong regular season was in 2002, when they reached the Super Bowl.
Their 2002 quarterback, Rich Gannon, is now 60 years old.
The article suggests new leadership should focus on making the Raiders relevant again to the football community.
Being relevant means consistently competing well and being part of the larger NFL conversation.
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DeAndre Hopkins, a wide receiver in the NFL, said he wants to play next with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Hopkins has played for several teams and caught passes from many quarterbacks. While Hopkins wants to join the Bengals, the team already has strong receivers and is mainly trying to improve its defense.
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DeAndre Hopkins has played for the Texans, Cardinals, Titans, Chiefs, and Ravens over 13 NFL seasons.
Hopkins caught passes from 17 different quarterbacks during his career.
Hopkins reached the Super Bowl with the Chiefs but lost to the Eagles.
He joined the Ravens hoping to win a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson but faced injuries and a losing season.
Hopkins said at the Kentucky Derby he would like to play with Joe Burrow of the Bengals.
Burrow led the Bengals to Super Bowl LVI in 2021 but has missed many games due to injuries.
Bengals have star receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, who both recently signed contract extensions.
The Bengals’ defense has been one of the worst in the league, causing them to miss the playoffs despite Burrow’s strong performances.
To improve, the Bengals traded for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II and focused their draft and free agency on defense.
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The Philadelphia Eagles picked wide receiver Makai Lemon in the first round of the NFL Draft, signaling a potential move away from veteran A.J. Brown. DeVonta Smith, an experienced Eagles receiver, has offered to mentor Lemon as he transitions to professional football.
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The Eagles selected Makai Lemon, a wide receiver from USC, in the first round of the NFL Draft.
This move suggests the Eagles may part ways with veteran receiver A.J. Brown by early June.
DeVonta Smith, a proven Eagles receiver and former college star, offered to support and mentor Lemon.
Smith won the 2020 Heisman Trophy and was a top receiver in the Eagles’ recent Super Bowl LIX win.
Makai Lemon had 2,008 yards and 14 touchdowns in 33 college games at USC.
ESPN analyst Mel Kiper praised Lemon’s toughness and physical style, giving the Eagles an A grade for the pick.
Rookies often take time to adapt to the NFL, so mentorship from a veteran like Smith can help Lemon develop.
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Diego Pavia, a former Vanderbilt quarterback who was a Heisman Trophy finalist, went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft but attended the Baltimore Ravens’ rookie minicamp. A video of him taking snaps at the minicamp went viral, drawing attention to his smaller size compared to typical NFL quarterbacks.
Key Facts
Diego Pavia was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in December 2025.
Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman and was selected No.1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Pavia was the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since 2014.
He attended the Baltimore Ravens’ rookie minicamp on an invitation.
A video showed Pavia taking under-center snaps, highlighting his small stature at about 5-foot-10.
NFL experts say it is rare for quarterbacks Pavia’s size to make an NFL team.
Pavia is competing for the Ravens’ third quarterback spot with Joe Fagnano and Billy Atkins.
The Ravens’ coach Jesse Minter acknowledged Pavia’s learning experiences but praised his hard work and effort.
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The Houston Rockets were eliminated from the NBA playoffs after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6. With Kevin Durant injured for most of the series, there is talk that the Rockets may try to trade for another star player to improve their team for next season.
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The Rockets lost to the Lakers by 20 points and were knocked out of the playoffs.
Kevin Durant played only one game in the series due to injury.
The Rockets struggled with shooting, making only 35% of their shots and 18% of three-pointers in the last game.
There is speculation the Rockets want to trade for another top player to support Durant.
Possible trade targets include Paul George, Donovan Mitchell, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Adding another star could help by improving team performance and creating better scoring chances.
Durant is 37 years old and may not have many seasons left, so the team wants to strengthen now.
The Rockets need more scoring ability and leadership to compete in the Western Conference.
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Dawn Staley, the University of South Carolina women's basketball coach, supported her former player Raven Johnson as Johnson started her professional career with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. Johnson played well in the preseason, and Staley expressed pride in her performance.
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Raven Johnson played five seasons at South Carolina with a 145-9 record and won two national championships.
UCLA beat South Carolina in the recent national championship game.
Indiana Fever selected Raven Johnson 10th overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft on April 13.
Staley was present supporting Johnson during the Fever’s preseason game against the Nigerian national team.
Johnson joined Staley on a FaceTime call during the team’s tunnel walk before the game.
Johnson scored six points, had eight assists, three rebounds, two blocks, and one steal in 18 minutes in her preseason debut.
Staley praised Johnson as an elite defender, point guard, and playmaker on social media.
The Indiana Fever's regular season starts on May 9 against the Dallas Wings.
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