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The Golden State Valkyries picked Flau'jae Johnson in the 2026 WNBA Draft but traded her to the Seattle Storm about an hour later. The player Golden State got in return, Marta Suarez, was soon waived by the Valkyries, making the trade difficult to understand. Johnson is already performing very well for Seattle.
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Flau'jae Johnson was picked 8th overall by the Golden State Valkyries in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
The Valkyries traded Johnson to the Seattle Storm for Marta Suarez, the 16th pick.
Marta Suarez was waived by the Valkyries shortly after the trade.
WNBA teams can have two "developmental" players who practice with the team and can play in up to 12 games.
Johnson has quickly become a star for Seattle, leading the team in scoring during preseason games.
Fans in Seattle warmly welcomed Johnson, and her college city, Baton Rouge, gave her a key to the city.
The trade could affect the rebuilding plans for both teams, especially as Johnson is seen as a strong player to build around.
The Valkyries will play their 2026 season opener against the Storm in Seattle on May 8.
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David Benavidez won a boxing match by technical knockout in the sixth round against Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez. This victory made Benavidez a champion in three different weight classes.
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The fight took place on Saturday night.
Benavidez won by TKO, which means the referee stopped the fight because Ramirez could not continue safely.
Benavidez now holds titles in three different weight divisions.
Gilberto Ramirez’s nickname is "Zurdo."
After the fight, Benavidez called out other well-known boxers Canelo Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol for potential matches.
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The Philadelphia Flyers lost Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes. Flyers coach Rick Tocchet said the team was not mentally ready and did not make good plays during the game.
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The Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1 of the playoffs earlier that week.
They lost Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Coach Rick Tocchet said the team was "not mentally prepared."
Tocchet said the team "did not make any plays" during the game.
The comment reflects the coach’s view on the team's performance in the first game of the new round.
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Golden Tempo won the 2026 Kentucky Derby, making trainer Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a winner of this race. The horse, ridden by Jose Ortiz, passed the favorite Renegade near the finish line to take victory at Churchill Downs.
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Cherie DeVaux is the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner.
Golden Tempo won the 1 1/4-mile race in 2:02.27 with odds of 23-1.
Jose Ortiz rode Golden Tempo to victory and won the Derby for the first time in his 11th attempt.
Renegade finished second, and Ocelli finished third in the race.
DeVaux has run her own training stable for eight years.
18 women have officially trained horses in the Kentucky Derby so far.
Five horses were scratched from the race due to injuries or safety concerns.
More than 100,000 people watched the race live at Churchill Downs.
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Ronald Acuña Jr., the right fielder for the Atlanta Braves, left a game against the Colorado Rockies early due to tightness in his left hamstring. He is scheduled to have an MRI scan to check the injury.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. plays right field for the Atlanta Braves.
He left the game on Saturday night in the second inning.
The injury is tightness in his left hamstring muscle.
The injury happened during a game versus the Colorado Rockies.
An MRI scan will be done to learn more about the injury.
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Golden Tempo, a 23-1 underdog horse, won the 2026 Kentucky Derby with jockey Jose Ortiz. The win was historic because Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner.
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Golden Tempo won the 2026 Kentucky Derby, a 1 1/8-mile race at Churchill Downs.
The jockey was Jose Ortiz, and it was his first Derby win in 11 tries.
Cherie DeVaux was the trainer, the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner.
DeVaux is the 18th woman to train a horse in the Derby and won on her first attempt.
Golden Tempo came from behind to win the race.
Jose Ortiz’s brother, Irad Ortiz Jr., finished second on a horse named Renegade.
The race had 18 horses after one was scratched due to an injury.
The next race for Golden Tempo could be the Preakness Stakes on May 16, the second part of the Triple Crown.
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The Miami Grand Prix in Formula 1 is expected to have wet weather, which will create challenges for drivers using the new 2026 cars. Drivers say the rain will make the race harder because the new cars have powerful engines that are tricky to control in wet conditions.
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The Miami Grand Prix sprint race started in wet conditions with rain expected again on race day.
The 2026 F1 cars have major rule changes and more electrical power in their engines.
Most drivers have not yet driven the 2026 cars in wet conditions.
Drivers say controlling the power in the rain will be difficult and leave little room for mistakes.
The race start time might change due to weather and safety rules, including bans on racing during thunderstorms.
Authorities will also protect the crowd from electrical storms by possibly clearing grandstands.
Some top drivers have earlier experience driving the new cars in the wet, but many do not.
Rain and thunderstorms forecast could cause unpredictable race conditions and decision-making by race officials.
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Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, making its trainer, Cherie DeVaux, the first woman to win the Derby. Jockey Jose Ortiz rode Golden Tempo to victory in the race that started with 18 horses.
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Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train a Derby winner.
Golden Tempo had 30-1 odds before winning the 1 1/4 mile race.
The horse finished ahead of Renegade (second) and Ocelli (third).
Jockey Jose Ortiz won the Derby for the first time in his 11th attempt.
Cherie DeVaux is only the 18th woman to train a horse in the Kentucky Derby.
One horse, Great White, was scratched before the race for throwing its jockey.
The Kentucky Derby is the first race in the Triple Crown series, followed by the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.
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The New Day, a famous wrestling team of Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston, announced they are leaving WWE after many years. WWE’s parent company, TKO, is changing how it handles big contracts and focusing more on younger wrestlers from its training system.
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The New Day team has been part of WWE for nearly a decade.
Kofi Kingston appeared on WWE TV for almost 20 years and won many titles, including a world championship.
WWE’s parent company, TKO, is restructuring large contracts.
Woods and Kingston chose to leave WWE rather than be part of the contract changes.
WWE is bringing in younger wrestlers like Oba Femi and Jacy Jayne to take more TV time.
Older wrestlers with big contracts may be released to make room for younger, cheaper talent.
WWE’s focus is shifting to developing new stars through its training system in Florida.
This new approach is compared to a past time when WWE stars rose and left quickly, changing the wrestling lineup often.
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The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics will play a deciding Game 7 in their NBA playoff series. The Celtics will be without their star player Jayson Tatum due to knee stiffness, while the 76ers face uncertainty as Paul George is sick but expected to play, and Joel Embiid recently returned from surgery.
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The Celtics ruled out Jayson Tatum for Game 7 with left knee stiffness.
The 76ers have just gotten Joel Embiid back after he had an appendectomy.
Paul George of the 76ers woke up feeling ill but is listed as probable to play.
George missed 25 games earlier this season due to a suspension for violating the league’s Anti-Drug Program.
George’s defense has made a big difference against Celtics players, especially Jaylen Brown.
The Celtics were the second seed in the Eastern Conference before Tatum’s injury.
The Celtics have eliminated the 76ers three times in the playoffs during Embiid’s career.
Embiid wants to overcome the Celtics and reach the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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The Boston Celtics announced that Jayson Tatum will not play in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers due to knee stiffness. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said the decision was made after medical advice to protect Tatum given his injury history.
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Jayson Tatum left Game 6 early because of leg and calf discomfort.
Tatum briefly returned to the bench but did not re-enter Game 6.
Initially, both Tatum and coach Mazzulla thought the injury was not serious.
Before Game 7, Tatum was ruled out due to stiffness behind his knee.
The decision to sit him was made after medical staff consultation.
Coach Mazzulla expects other players like Jaylen Brown and Derrick White to step up.
The Celtics have adapted to playing without Tatum at times during the season.
Mazzulla expressed confidence in the team's ability to adjust and compete.
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The Boston Celtics will not play their star player, Jayson Tatum, in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers because of a knee injury. The team decided to protect Tatum rather than risk further injury in the first round of the playoffs.
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The Celtics had a 3-1 lead in the playoff series but are now facing a Game 7 against the 76ers.
Jayson Tatum is out for Game 7 due to stiffness in his left knee.
Some fans wanted Tatum to play in the deciding game, but the team chose to prioritize his health.
Tatum recently recovered early from a major Achilles tendon injury.
The Celtics' position in the playoffs is uncertain and pushing Tatum could risk his long-term health.
The team's focus is on winning a championship rather than just advancing past this round.
The decision is similar to how other teams protect key players with injuries during playoffs.
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The Brampton Steelheads, a junior hockey team in Canada, tried to auction a game-worn helmet of player Porter Martone for $1,000. After almost a week, there were no bids on the helmet, and fans criticized the high price since the helmet was not autographed.
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The Brampton Steelheads are a junior hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League.
Porter Martone is a 19-year-old Canadian player currently doing well in the NHL playoffs with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Martone used to play for the Brampton Steelheads before turning professional.
The Steelheads held an auction for a helmet Martone wore in a game, setting the starting price at $1,000.
After nearly a week, no one placed a bid on the helmet.
Fans noticed the lack of bids and questioned the high price for an unsigned helmet.
The Steelheads hoped to benefit from Martone’s playoff success by selling the helmet.
The auction was seen as unsuccessful and possibly overpriced by hockey fans.
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The Cleveland Browns released tight end David Njoku earlier this year. Now, Njoku is scheduled to visit the Los Angeles Chargers, who are interested in adding him to their team.
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David Njoku, age 29, was released by the Cleveland Browns with a post-June 1 designation in March.
Njoku is known for being a strong blocker and receiver, with a Pro Bowl season in 2023.
He has struggled with injuries recently, missing several games in 2023 and 2024 due to ankle, hamstring, and knee problems.
Njoku is set to visit the Los Angeles Chargers, another team in the AFC West division, but no deal is confirmed yet.
The Chargers have young tight end Oronde Gadsden and recently signed blocking tight end Charlie Kolar.
The Chargers hired Mike McDaniel as their offensive coordinator, who values strong blocking tight ends.
Cleveland Browns drafted Harold Fannin Jr., a young tight end seen as Njoku’s successor.
If signed, Njoku could serve as a veteran partner to the Chargers’ younger players next season.
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New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez expressed support for head coach Mike Vrabel amid news about Vrabel's personal life that has gained media attention. Gonzalez said the team focuses on football and respects Vrabel as their coach despite the off-field issues.
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Mike Vrabel, Patriots head coach, has been involved in a personal affair scandal reported by the media.
Christian Gonzalez, a Patriots player, declined to discuss the affair and stated he supports Vrabel as his coach.
Vrabel led the Patriots to a 14-3 record, an AFC East title, a Super Bowl appearance, and won Coach of the Year last season.
Vrabel said he is seeking counseling and encouraged others in difficult situations to do the same.
Patriots players want to focus on football and avoid off-field distractions during the season.
Players generally avoid commenting on personal matters involving their coach to keep team unity and concentration.
Similar situations in sports teams have led players and media reps to limit questions about personal matters.
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A video showing Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis throwing a very bad first pitch at a baseball game went viral. Former NFL player Darius Butler shared an old clip of Patrick Mahomes, showing he also had a bad first pitch years ago, to encourage Willis. Willis is known for his football skills, not baseball pitching.
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Malik Willis threw a wild first pitch at a Miami Marlins baseball game that went viral.
Former NFL player Darius Butler shared a clip of Patrick Mahomes’ poor first pitch from 2016 in response.
Patrick Mahomes, now a top NFL quarterback, became a starter in 2018 and led the Chiefs to multiple Super Bowls.
Mahomes replied jokingly to Butler, hoping the old pitch footage would be forgotten.
Other NFL quarterbacks like Tom Brady and Joe Burrow have also struggled with first pitches at baseball events.
Malik Willis signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Dolphins in March for his football skills.
Willis played as a backup quarterback for the Green Bay Packers before earning the Dolphins’ starting job.
Willis showed strong football performance despite limited starts and recovering from a recent shoulder injury.
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The Baltimore Ravens signed quarterback Diego Pavia to a three-year contract with no guarantees after he was not selected in the NFL draft. The team will evaluate his performance during rookie minicamp and the spring to see if he can earn a spot on the roster.
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Diego Pavia was not drafted in the recent NFL draft.
The Ravens signed Pavia to a three-year deal with no guaranteed money.
Pavia will participate in rookie minicamp and offseason workouts (OTAs).
The Ravens will decide on their quarterback roster after seeing how Pavia and another undrafted rookie perform.
The Ravens currently have Lamar Jackson as their main quarterback and Tyler Huntley as backup.
Coach Jesse Minter expects Pavia to learn from his college experiences and work hard.
Pavia has faced criticism for his size and past controversies but shows potential.
The Ravens see Pavia as a possible future player similar to another undrafted quarterback who has become a good backup.
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Mark Allen lost in the semi-final of the World Snooker Championship after missing an easy final shot on the black ball. This mistake happened during his match against Wu Yize.
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The match was part of the World Snooker Championship.
Mark Allen was playing in the semi-final round.
He missed a simple winning shot on the black ball.
The mistake led to his loss against Wu Yize.
The content about the match is only available to viewers in the UK.
The article was published 20 minutes ago.
Snooker is a cue sport where players aim to pot balls in a specific order to score points.
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Arsenal won 3-0 against Fulham, moving six points ahead of Manchester City in the Premier League title race with three games left. Manchester City has played two fewer games but still has a chance to catch up, making the final matches crucial for both teams.
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Arsenal beat Fulham 3-0 and now lead Manchester City by six points.
Arsenal has three league games left; Manchester City has five games remaining.
Arsenal had been top of the league for 209 days until recent losses shifted the lead to Manchester City.
Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta praised his team’s strong and hungry performance in their recent win.
Arsenal’s remaining matches are against West Ham, Burnley, and Crystal Palace.
Manchester City’s remaining matches are against Everton, Brentford, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, and Aston Villa.
Football experts Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart have different predictions on who will win the title.
Arsenal’s chance of winning the Premier League is calculated at nearly 80% by the statistics group Opta.
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