Coventry City’s chairman Doug King said fans should not worry about head coach Frank Lampard being linked with a return to Chelsea after Lampard led Coventry to win the Championship title and promotion to the Premier League. King praised Lampard’s work and said Coventry is planning carefully for the top league without rushing to spend large amounts of money.
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Frank Lampard became Coventry’s head coach in November 2024 and led the team to win the Championship title.
Coventry secured promotion to the top English league, the Premier League, for the first time in over 25 years.
Lampard has been linked with a possible return to Chelsea after their manager Liam Rosenior was sacked.
Coventry chairman Doug King said Lampard is happy at Coventry and emphasized the difficulty of their recent achievements.
King described the constant manager changes in football as a “merry-go-round” and said Coventry wants stability.
Coventry has been preparing quietly for Premier League challenges, focusing on smart spending rather than large, rushed investments.
The team aims to be competitive in the Premier League and hopes to avoid relegation by beating some of the other promoted teams again.
Coventry values building a clear strategy and philosophy for success at the higher level.
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Alisha Joyce will return to play for the Wales rugby team just five months after having her baby. She is included as a substitute in the upcoming Six Nations match against England, marking her first game in almost two years.
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Alisha Joyce gave birth five months ago and is now back on the Wales rugby squad.
She is listed among the replacements for the Wales versus England match at Ashton Gate.
Joyce last played for Wales 562 days ago, in October 2024 against Japan.
She has only played 30 minutes in a recent rugby competition this season but has impressed the coach in training.
Wales head coach Sean Lynn praised Joyce’s eagerness and physical performance.
Scrum-half Keira Bevan is back in the Wales starting lineup after missing a game.
Branwen Metcalfe will start for the first time, replacing injured captain Kate Williams.
Wales has not won a Six Nations match since early 2024 and faces a strong England team known for recent high scoring.
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Two top American soccer players, Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey, who share the record for most goals scored for the US men's national team, have recently shared personal stories about their lives and careers. Donovan published a memoir revealing his struggles with family and mental health, while Dempsey is featured in a detailed new documentary series about his journey in soccer.
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Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey each scored 57 goals for the US men's soccer team, holding the all-time scoring record together.
Donovan wrote an honest memoir called "Landon," discussing personal challenges including depression and family issues.
Clint Dempsey is the focus of a five-episode documentary on Paramount+ titled "You Don’t Know Where I’m From, Dawg."
Both players came from humble beginnings, with Donovan growing up in inland California and Dempsey raised in rural East Texas.
Donovan faced difficulties such as his father’s abandonment and struggles with socializing and depression.
Dempsey’s family sold cattle and belongings to support his soccer career, and he endured the loss of his older sister at a young age.
The documentary includes interviews, highlights from their soccer careers, and personal moments like Dempsey’s fishing trips.
Donovan is known for openly discussing his life, while Dempsey preferred to let his actions speak on the field.
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The 2026 NFL Draft starts Thursday evening in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and runs through Saturday. All 32 NFL teams will pick players over seven rounds, with the first round beginning at 8 p.m. EDT on Thursday.
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The draft takes place from April 23 to April 25, 2026, in Pittsburgh.
Round 1 starts at 8 p.m. on Thursday, rounds 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. on Friday, and rounds 4-7 at noon on Saturday.
The Las Vegas Raiders hold the first overall pick, expected to select first.
Each team has a limited time to make picks: 8 minutes in round 1, 7 in round 2, 5 in rounds 3-6, and 4 minutes in round 7.
A total of 257 players will be chosen during the draft.
The draft is held at Acrisure Stadium, with fan activities at Point State Park nearby.
The event will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and the NFL Network.
Streaming options include the ABC App, ESPN app, NFL+, Hulu+ Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo TV.
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The 2026 NFL Draft will start Thursday night in Pittsburgh, with the Las Vegas Raiders expected to pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall. Other teams, including the New York Giants and Ohio State players, have multiple early picks, and the draft focuses mainly on positions other than running backs, who are less often selected early.
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The 2026 NFL Draft begins Thursday night in Pittsburgh.
Las Vegas Raiders are expected to pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall.
Mendoza led Indiana to its first national football championship.
Raiders minority owner Tom Brady may mentor Mendoza as part of a team rebuild.
The New York Giants have two top-10 picks, including No. 5 and No. 10, after trading for the latter.
Ohio State players are expected to have up to four early first-round picks.
Running backs are less likely to be selected in the first round; since 2018, only three have been picked in the top 10.
The full first-round draft order lists 32 picks from various NFL teams.
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James Forrest, Celtic’s most successful player, has signed a new contract to stay with the team for the 18th season. The 34-year-old winger has won 26 trophies with Celtic and scored in every one of his 17 seasons at the club.
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James Forrest has played for Celtic since 2010.
He has won 13 league titles, 7 Scottish Cups, and 6 League Cups with Celtic.
Forrest has scored 110 goals in 564 appearances for the club.
This season, he has played 36 games, often coming on as a substitute.
He recently helped Celtic win a Scottish Cup semi-final match against St Mirren.
Interim manager Martin O’Neill said Forrest has proven he deserves another year at the club.
Forrest has played under seven different Celtic managers.
Over the years, many new wingers have come and gone, but Forrest has remained a key player.
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FIFA says it does not plan to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup, despite a suggestion from US President Trump’s special envoy. Iran is expected to play in the tournament, which will be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico starting June 11, 2026.
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Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after losing a playoff to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
US special envoy Paolo Zampolli proposed that Italy replace Iran in the tournament.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran’s team will participate in the World Cup.
Iran qualified for the World Cup and is scheduled to play matches in Los Angeles and Seattle.
FIFA rules allow replacing a team if it withdraws or is excluded, but no such action is planned.
Iran’s government says the team is fully prepared to participate.
The tournament is co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
The suggestion to swap teams was partly to ease tensions between the US and Italy.
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Kevin Pietersen defended England cricket player Jacob Bethell's choice to stay in the Indian Premier League (IPL), despite not playing for his team. Former England captain Alastair Cook criticized Bethell for not playing county cricket in England, but Pietersen said being around top players in the IPL helps Bethell improve more.
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Jacob Bethell has not played a game for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in this year's IPL.
Alastair Cook suggested Bethell should return to play for Warwickshire to help England.
Kevin Pietersen disagreed, saying Cook doesn’t understand the benefits of the IPL experience.
Pietersen highlighted learning from top players, coaches, and the Indian environment as reasons to stay in IPL.
Bethell scored his first century in the Ashes Test in January and is likely to play for England against New Zealand.
Bethell has only played one first-class game for Warwickshire since August 2024.
Cook ended his spell as England’s leading run-scorer and was knighted in 2019 but never played in the IPL.
Bethell said he feels better prepared after spending time at the IPL and would open for England if needed.
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The 2026 NFL draft is expected to feature top prospects like Fernando Mendoza and Arvell Reese, with teams focusing on players who can fill key roles. Running back Jeremiyah Love is highly regarded for his speed and versatility, while quarterback Ty Simpson may be picked in the later rounds. The draft will also showcase a strong group of tight ends with varied skills.
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Fernando Mendoza is predicted to be the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
Arvell Reese, a linebacker/edge rusher from Ohio State, is considered a highly talented defensive player.
Jeremiyah Love, a running back from Notre Dame, is expected to be a top-10 pick due to his speed, hands, and ability to protect the quarterback.
Love has a 4.36-second 40-yard dash time, showing his quickness.
Ty Simpson, a quarterback, is likely to be selected in the second round and could join teams like the Arizona Cardinals or the New York Jets.
Teams value Simpson for his intelligence and mobility despite limited college experience.
The draft class includes a strong group of tight ends known for different skill sets, including receiver-style and well-rounded players.
The selection of these players is influenced by team needs and the evolving style of play in the NFL.
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Lamine Yamal, a young Spanish forward, was injured during a Barcelona match and may have torn his hamstring. His full injury details will be known after scans, and his fitness for the upcoming World Cup is uncertain.
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Yamal got injured while playing for Barcelona in a La Liga match against Celta Vigo.
He is suspected to have a torn hamstring, but this will be confirmed after medical scans.
Yamal scored the only goal in the match but did not celebrate because of the injury.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said they need to wait for scan results to know the injury’s severity.
Yamal’s teammate Pedri hopes he will recover in a few weeks and stay calm during healing.
Yamal has scored 16 goals in 28 La Liga matches this season for Barcelona.
Spain will play World Cup games in June, but it’s unclear if Yamal will be able to participate.
Yamal helped Spain win the UEFA Euro 2024 and has six goals in 25 appearances for the national team.
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Paul Seixas, a 19-year-old French cyclist, won the La Flèche Wallonne race, becoming the youngest person to do so. He won the race in his first try and beat competitors from Switzerland and Britain.
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Paul Seixas is 19 years old.
He won the La Flèche Wallonne cycling race.
This was his first time competing in this race.
Seixas became the youngest winner in the race’s history.
The previous youngest winner was Philemon De Meersman from Belgium, who won at age 21 years and 150 days in 1936.
Seixas finished ahead of Switzerland’s Mauro Schmid and Britain’s Ben Tulett.
La Flèche Wallonne is a one-day cycling classic race.
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The NFL draft is coming up on Thursday, and many expect Fernando Mendoza to be the first player chosen. However, there is uncertainty about who will be picked second, a choice made by the New York Jets, as the betting odds for that pick have changed a lot recently.
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Fernando Mendoza is likely to be the first overall pick in the NFL draft.
The New York Jets have the second pick in the draft.
There is no clear favorite for the second pick.
Betting odds for the second pick have shifted significantly in recent weeks.
Two players, Bailey and Reese, are considered possible choices for the second pick.
The draft order and player selection are important topics for NFL fans and bettors.
The draft event will take place on Thursday.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 120-107 in their second playoff game, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Thunder player Jalen Williams left the game with a left hamstring injury, and the team will evaluate his condition in the coming days.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points and had nine assists in the game.
Jalen Williams scored 19 points before leaving with a left hamstring injury in the third quarter.
Williams missed many regular-season games due to previous wrist and hamstring injuries.
Chet Holmgren contributed 19 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks.
The Thunder outscored the Suns by a large margin in the third quarter to build a strong lead.
Jalen Duren, a center for the Detroit Pistons basketball team, has developed steadily into an All-Star player. His progress is seen as well-timed for the team's needs.
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Jalen Duren plays as a center for the Detroit Pistons.
He has become an All-Star, a recognition for top players.
His improvement has been gradual, not sudden.
Detroit sees his growth as happening at the right moment.
His physical strength is linked to his performance.
The article focuses on his development and impact on the team.
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Lamine Yamal will not play for Barcelona for the rest of the season because of a hamstring injury. However, he is expected to recover in time to participate in the upcoming World Cup.
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Lamine Yamal is a player for Barcelona.
He has a torn hamstring injury.
Barcelona announced he will miss the rest of the season.
Despite the injury, Yamal should be ready for the World Cup.
Barcelona are the current champions in Spain.
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George Russell, a Mercedes Formula 1 driver, is currently competing for the 2026 world championship and is nine points behind his teammate Kimi Antonelli after three races. Despite being in a strong position, Russell focuses on each race individually rather than the big picture of winning the title.
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George Russell started karting over 20 years ago and has progressed through various racing categories.
Russell joined Mercedes in 2022 and has competed alongside Lewis Hamilton.
Mercedes had a dip in performance when Russell joined but have now returned to the front of Formula 1.
Russell won the opening race and the sprint race in the first two events of the 2026 season.
His teammate Kimi Antonelli, aged 19, took pole position and won his first race in China due to a technical problem for Russell.
Russell focuses on driving each race as fast as possible, rather than thinking about the championship as a whole.
The 2026 F1 season has faced challenges such as cancelled races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, causing a five-week break.
Russell uses a mindset developed since childhood, focusing on process and race-by-race performance to compete at the highest level.
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Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her boxing titles and improved her position in the women's pound-for-pound rankings. The latest rankings show her moving closer to the top five boxers overall.
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Alycia Baumgardner won her recent boxing match, keeping her championship titles.
She moved up in the women's pound-for-pound boxing rankings.
The pound-for-pound rankings compare boxers regardless of weight class.
Baumgardner is now closer to being ranked among the top five female boxers worldwide.
The rankings help show who is considered best across different weight divisions.
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The article previews upcoming semifinal matches in the UEFA Women's Champions League. It looks at the chances of Barcelona beating Bayern and Arsenal facing OL Lyonnes over two games.
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The article discusses UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal matches.
Barcelona and Bayern will play against each other.
Arsenal will play against OL Lyonnes.
These teams have met earlier in the same season.
The semifinal games will be played over two legs, meaning two matches.
The stakes are higher because these matches decide who goes to the final.
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This article previews 11 college football spring games happening this week. It highlights a main story, a key position to watch, and a player to follow for each team.
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There are 11 spring games scheduled this week.
The article covers teams such as Indiana, Notre Dame, and Penn State.
Each team’s preview includes a top storyline or main theme.
It also points out one position that is interesting or important to watch.
The article identifies one player from each team to keep an eye on during the spring game.
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The Philadelphia Phillies lost their eighth game in a row, losing 7-2 to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. This is the longest losing streak the Phillies have had since 2018.
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The Phillies lost their eighth straight game.
The latest loss was against the Chicago Cubs.
The final score was 7-2 in favor of the Cubs.
This losing streak is the Phillies' longest since 2018.
The game took place on a Wednesday night.
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