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The Boston Red Sox fired their manager Alex Cora after the team started the season with 10 wins and 17 losses. The team's general manager, Craig Breslow, initiated the decision, according to Red Sox president Sam Kennedy.
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Alex Cora was the manager of the Boston Red Sox.
The team had 10 wins and 17 losses at the start of the season.
The Red Sox decided to fire Alex Cora after this start.
General manager Craig Breslow began the process to remove Cora.
Red Sox president Sam Kennedy confirmed Breslow led the decision.
This change happened during the current baseball season.
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Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run a marathon in under two hours, finishing the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds. Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa won the women's race, breaking her own world record with a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 41 seconds.
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Sabastian Sawe ran the London Marathon in 1:59:30, the first sub-two-hour marathon by a man.
Sawe broke the previous world record by 65 seconds; the former record was 2:00:35 held by Kelvin Kiptum.
Sawe is 31 years old and has never lost a marathon race.
Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha finished second with 1:59:41 in his first marathon.
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo took third place with a time of 2:02:28.
Tigst Assefa won the women’s London Marathon in 2:15:41, beating her previous best by nine seconds.
Hellen Obiri and Joyciline Jepkosgei finished second and third in the women’s race with times just behind Assefa.
Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner won the men's and women's wheelchair races, respectively.
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Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe became the first person to complete a marathon in less than two hours during a race. He achieved this milestone by winning the 2026 London Marathon.
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Sabastian Sawe is from Kenya.
He ran a marathon in under two hours during an official race.
This is the first time anyone has done this in race conditions.
The event was the 2026 London Marathon.
Sawe’s performance sets a new record for marathon running.
The achievement was reported six hours ago.
The race coverage is available on BBC iPlayer in the UK.
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Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours, finishing the London Marathon in 1 hour 59 minutes and 30 seconds. He broke the previous men's world record, while Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa set the fastest time in a women’s-only marathon at the same event.
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Sabastian Sawe completed the London Marathon (26 miles) in 1:59:30, the first official sub-two-hour marathon.
He won a close race against Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha, who finished in 1:59:41.
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo came third with a time of 2:00:28.
All three runners beat the previous world record of 2:00:35 set in Chicago in 2023.
Sawe used Adidas Pro Evo 3 shoes weighing less than 100 grams.
Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa won the women’s race in 2:15:41, the fastest time in a women’s-only marathon.
Marcel Hug (Switzerland) won his sixth straight men’s wheelchair title, and Catherine Debrunner defended her women’s wheelchair title.
The event followed official competition rules, making Sawe’s time a ratified world record.
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Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to run a competitive marathon in under two hours, finishing the London Marathon in 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds. He broke the previous official record by more than a minute, while another runner, Yomif Kejelcha, also finished under two hours.
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Sabastian Sawe finished the London Marathon in 1:59:30.
He is the first athlete to run a marathon under two hours in a competitive race.
The previous official record was 2:00:35, set by Kelvin Kiptum in 2023.
Eliud Kipchoge first ran under two hours in 2019, but that was not an official record due to special conditions.
Sawe ran the first half in 1:00:29 and sped up in the second half.
Yomif Kejelcha finished second with a time of 1:59:41, also under two hours.
Sawe made his winning move before the last 10 kilometers.
Both Sawe and Kejelcha achieved historic marathon times at the London Marathon.
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Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards has a bone bruise and a stretched knee ligament in his left knee. He will likely miss several weeks while recovering.
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Anthony Edwards is a star player for the Minnesota Timberwolves basketball team.
He has a bone bruise in his left knee.
Edwards also experienced a hyperextension, which means his knee was stretched beyond normal limits.
The injuries will keep him out of games for multiple weeks.
This information comes from sources speaking to ESPN.
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Coco Gauff became sick with a stomach virus during the Madrid Open tennis tournament. She vomited on the court but was able to recover and win her match against Sorana Cirstea.
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Coco Gauff competed in the Madrid Open tennis tournament.
A stomach virus was spreading among players in the locker room.
Gauff vomited on the court during her match.
Despite being sick, she continued playing.
Gauff won her match against Sorana Cirstea and moved to the next round.
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Bernd Wiesberger won the China Open golf tournament with a score of 4 under par, finishing without any bogeys. This victory is his first major win since returning from the LIV Golf series two years ago.
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Bernd Wiesberger played without any bogeys in the final round.
He scored 4 under par with a final round of 67 strokes.
Wiesberger won the China Open tournament.
This is his first big win since leaving LIV Golf.
He returned from LIV Golf two years ago.
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British player Seydou Traore was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the NFL Draft, becoming the first graduate of the UK-based NFL Academy to be drafted. Another player, Uar Bernard from Nigeria, was also drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles despite not having played organized football before.
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Seydou Traore, a British tight end, was picked 180th overall by the Miami Dolphins in the NFL Draft.
Traore is the first UK NFL Academy graduate to be drafted and has played college football in the USA for five years.
Traore grew up in London, played for the London Warriors, and has French-Algerian and Ivorian heritage.
Uar Bernard, a Nigerian player who has never played organized American football, was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 251st pick.
Bernard was selected after impressing scouts through the NFL's International Player Pathway (IPP) program and NFL camps in Africa.
Both players are part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway program, which helps athletes from outside the US join the NFL.
Traore is 6ft 4in tall, weighs 244 pounds, and caught 131 passes for 1,482 yards and 10 touchdowns in college.
Bernard is 6ft 4in, weighs 306 pounds, has 6% body fat, and posted fast and high marks in pre-draft athletic tests.
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Aljamain Sterling won a unanimous decision against Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 116 and is now calling for a chance to fight for the UFC featherweight title held by Alexander Volkanovski. Several other fights took place, including wins by Joselyne Edwards, Rafa Garcia, Davey Grant, Raoni Barcelos, and Ryan Spann.
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Sterling beat Zalal by unanimous decision after nearly two slow-paced rounds and an overall 25-minute fight.
Sterling made several attempts to finish the fight with holds called submissions, including a rear-naked choke late in the fight.
Sterling’s current professional MMA record is 26 wins and 5 losses; in the UFC, he has 18 wins and 5 losses.
Joselyne Edwards won her fight by unanimous decision, improving her win streak to five.
Rafa Garcia ended Alexander Hernandez’s four-fight winning streak with a unanimous decision win.
Davey Grant defeated UFC newcomer Adrian Luna Martinetti in a close fight by unanimous decision.
Raoni Barcelos won by a split decision, extending his own winning streak to five fights.
Ryan Spann won by knockout against Marcus Buchecha in the second round, the only fight finished by knockout on the card.
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Nine top European football (soccer) players might change teams this summer. The article predicts where these players could go and which moves are most likely.
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The focus is on possible transfers of nine well-known European football stars.
Transfers mean players moving from one club (team) to another.
The article suggests the best new teams for these players.
It also explains which transfers seem most probable based on current information.
The summer transfer window is a period when clubs can buy and sell players.
Such moves can affect team strength and competition in leagues.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves won Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets 112-96, taking a 3-1 lead in their playoff series. However, the Timberwolves lost two important players, Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, due to knee and leg injuries during the game.
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Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 43 points for the Timberwolves off the bench.
The Timberwolves lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 after this win.
Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves’ top scorer and four-time All-Star, injured his left knee and left the game in the second quarter.
Donte DiVincenzo also got hurt with a serious right leg injury during the game.
Naz Reid contributed 17 points coming off the bench for Minnesota.
Nuggets’ top scorers were Jamal Murray with 30 points and Nikola Jokic with 24 points, 15 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Other NBA playoff games mentioned include wins by Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, and Orlando Magic.
Several other players had notable performances, such as Karl-Anthony Towns who made a triple-double for the Knicks.
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The article reviews the 2026 NFL draft by answering 29 questions about the event. It discusses the best player picks in each round, which teams addressed their needs, notable trades during the draft, and surprising selections.
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The article covers highlights from the 2026 NFL draft.
It identifies the best player chosen in each round of the draft.
It examines which teams successfully picked players that matched their needs.
The article highlights the most significant player trades made during the draft.
It mentions surprising player picks that caught experts off guard.
Experts provide analysis by answering detailed questions about the draft.
The draft is a yearly event where NFL teams select new players from college football.
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Brothers Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick took the lead at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf tournament by scoring 15 under par in the third round. They now lead by four shots after three rounds in the PGA Tour’s only team event.
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Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick are brothers from Sheffield, England.
They scored 15 under par 57 in round three, setting a tournament record.
The Zurich Classic is played in pairs with alternating formats: fourball (best ball) and foursomes (alternate shots).
The Fitzpatricks made 13 birdies and one eagle, with no bogeys during round three.
They lead with a total score of 30 under par after three rounds.
The winning prize for the event is around £1 million.
Last year’s winners scored 28 under, and the tournament record is 30 under in 2023.
Matt Fitzpatrick is ranked number three in the world and has won two tournaments this year.
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Manchester United is interested in signing Rafael Leão, a winger who plays for AC Milan. Another player, Tijjani Reijnders, who is currently with Manchester City, may leave the team this summer.
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Rafael Leão plays as a winger for AC Milan.
Manchester United is watching Rafael Leão as a possible transfer target.
Tijjani Reijnders is a player at Manchester City.
There is a chance Tijjani Reijnders will leave Manchester City in the summer transfer window.
The information comes from Transfer Talk, a source for transfer news.
Both Manchester United and Manchester City are English football clubs.
Transfer rumors often happen during specific periods called transfer windows.
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Leeds United football team has reached the FA Cup semi-final for the first time in nearly 40 years. Fans see this as a big moment, recalling the club’s famous history and hoping for a chance to win the cup again.
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Leeds United beat West Ham on penalties to reach the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
The club last reached the semi-final about 40 years ago and last won the cup in 1972.
Leeds fans have experienced several disappointing moments in the FA Cup over the decades.
Fans feel excited and proud about the team’s current success in the cup.
Some fans focus more on the team’s fight to avoid relegation (dropping to a lower league) in the Premier League.
Leeds will play Chelsea in the upcoming FA Cup semi-final match.
The game is seen by fans as a chance to reclaim the club’s former glory.
Supporters plan to attend the match and celebrate the occasion with family and friends.
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Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s forward, has a hamstring tear and will miss the rest of the Premier League season. Egypt’s national team official said this was Salah’s last game for Liverpool before he leaves the club at season end.
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Salah injured his hamstring during a match against Crystal Palace.
He will need about four weeks to recover from the injury.
Salah announced he will leave Liverpool after this season.
Liverpool did not officially share details on Salah’s injury.
Salah is Liverpool’s third-highest goal scorer ever.
He has scored 12 goals and made 9 assists this season.
Salah plans to play for Egypt in the 2026 World Cup starting in June.
Liverpool has four remaining games this season, including matches against Chelsea and Manchester United.
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The article introduces a quiz about the London Marathon, asking questions related to the event such as the age of the oldest runner, the amount of money raised, participating celebrities, and record times. It encourages readers to test their knowledge and offers links to other sports quizzes.
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The quiz focuses on facts about the London Marathon.
Questions include topics like the oldest runner and how much money the marathon raised last year.
It mentions celebrities who are running in the race.
The quiz also covers marathon record times.
Readers can compare their answers with others by taking the quiz.
The article provides links to other sports quizzes, including football and weekly sports quizzes.
It invites readers to sign up for quiz notifications to get updates.
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The World Snooker Championship at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre is known for its intense pressure on players, even experienced champions. Players describe the mental challenge of sitting quietly and waiting their turn as extremely stressful, often more nerve-wracking than major life events like driving tests.
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The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield has hosted the World Snooker Championship since 1977.
About 1,000 fans watch close to the players in a small, atmospheric venue.
Judd Trump, the current world number one, says the pressure at the Crucible cannot be matched elsewhere.
Former champion Shaun Murphy said waiting during a close match was 50 times more stressful than his driving test.
Players must manage long periods of inactivity and high stress, which affects their mental state.
A mental coach advises breathing exercises to help players calm down and focus.
The Crucible’s seating arrangement means players sit very close to their opponents, often without speaking or making eye contact.
This environment tests not just physical skill, but strong mental toughness and emotional control.
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