Paige Bueckers, a former UConn star and No. 1 pick for the Dallas Wings, compared the Wings' new coach Jose Fernandez to her college coach Geno Auriemma. Bueckers praised Fernandez's discipline, communication, and player-focused approach as the Wings prepare for a new season after a tough rookie year.
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Paige Bueckers played five years at UConn under coach Geno Auriemma and won a national championship in 2025.
Bueckers said goodbye emotionally to Auriemma after the 2025 championship game.
The Dallas Wings chose Bueckers as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
Bueckers had a strong rookie year, earning All-Star, All-WNBA, and Rookie of the Year honors.
The Wings had a poor 2025 season with a 10-34 record and fired their first coach Chris Koclanes.
Jose Fernandez became the Wings’ new head coach in 2026.
Bueckers said Fernandez reminds her of Auriemma because of his discipline, structure, and clear team culture.
The Wings also drafted Azzi Fudd, Bueckers’ former UConn teammate, and hope to improve this season starting in May 2026.
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Juraj Slafkovsky scored three goals, including a power-play goal in overtime, to help the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3. This was Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
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Juraj Slafkovsky is 22 years old.
He was the first overall pick in the 2022 draft.
Slafkovsky scored a hat trick, which means three goals in one game.
His third goal was a power-play goal scored 1 minute and 22 seconds into overtime.
The game took place at Benchmark International Arena.
The Montreal Canadiens won the game 4-3.
This was the first game of their playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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At WrestleMania 42, Pat McAfee was involved in the main event match between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, where he took several hits from both wrestlers and singer Jelly Roll. After the match, McAfee appeared at a 50 Cent concert wearing a neck brace and referee shirt, showing he was still active despite the attacks.
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WrestleMania 42 featured a main event with Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton.
Pat McAfee was involved in the main event and received multiple attacks from Rhodes, Orton, and singer Jelly Roll.
McAfee sustained significant impacts, including an elbow drop through a commentator’s table.
WWE medics checked McAfee, and he was taken backstage on a stretcher.
McAfee returned to the ring wearing a neck brace and referee shirt, attempting to help Randy Orton win.
Randy Orton later attacked Cody Rhodes after the match with a championship belt and a punt kick.
Post-match, McAfee attended a 50 Cent concert in Las Vegas, still wearing his neck brace and shirt.
It’s unclear if McAfee will compete in future WWE matches, but he is expected to continue appearing on his show wearing the neck brace.
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LIV Golf's CEO said the tour is currently funded only through the 2026 season, causing some doubts about its future. However, LIV Golf confirmed it will return to Mexico City for its 2027 season and has started a ticket waitlist for the event.
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LIV Golf is funded through the end of the 2026 season only.
The CEO, Scott O’Neal, said the company needs to create new business plans to continue beyond 2026.
LIV Golf will hold a tournament in Mexico City again in 2027.
The Mexico City event has been well received by fans and hosts.
Ross Hallett, LIV Golf’s Executive Vice President, expressed excitement about returning in 2027.
A waitlist for tickets to the 2027 Mexico City tournament is already open.
The tour aims to grow the game of golf worldwide.
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Golf player Max Homa criticized Sergio Garcia for breaking golf clubs during a game. Shortly after, Homa himself threw and broke a club at another tournament, which led to criticism from fans.
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Max Homa criticized Sergio Garcia for smashing his golf club in frustration.
Homa said breaking clubs looks spoiled and harms the golf course.
Golf is a frustrating game, and players sometimes lose their temper.
Days later, Homa threw his golf club during a shot and broke it.
Fans pointed out Homa’s similar behavior after his criticism.
Homa admitted he has done similar things but regrets it.
He has not commented on the recent club-breaking incident.
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Several football clubs are showing interest in players from different teams. Arsenal and Chelsea want Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall, Paris Saint-Germain is in talks for Gabriel Martinelli, and both Manchester United and Real Madrid are considering Unai Emery as a manager.
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Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in Lucas Bergvall, a 20-year-old midfielder from Tottenham.
Paris Saint-Germain’s sporting advisor talked with representatives of Gabriel Martinelli, a 24-year-old forward from Arsenal, and Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old winger from RB Leipzig.
Bournemouth is willing to sell 19-year-old French forward Eli Junior Kroupi, who is wanted by Manchester United and valued above £50 million.
Aston Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, is being considered by Manchester United and Real Madrid, but Villa want to keep him.
Leeds United want Ladislav Krejci, a 27-year-old defender from Wolves.
Southampton believes they can keep their 27-year-old Brazilian winger Leo Scienza, despite interest from Leeds.
Robert Lewandowski’s agent is expected to meet with Juventus; AC Milan is also interested in the 37-year-old Barcelona striker.
Andreas Christensen, a 30-year-old defender at Barcelona, has refused a new contract offer but hopes to remain with the club.
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The New York Mets, with the second-highest payroll in Major League Baseball at $381 million, have lost 11 games in a row, marking their longest losing streak since 2002. Despite leading late in their latest game, they lost to the Chicago Cubs and now hold the worst record in the league at 7-15.
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The Mets have a $381 million payroll, the second-highest in MLB.
They lost 11 straight games and were swept in three consecutive series.
Their current losing streak matches the longest in team history since 2002.
The Mets scored only 19 runs during these 11 losses.
They lost their last game after leading 1-0 into the ninth inning, losing in extra innings to the Cubs.
Key players like Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto have commented on the team’s struggles.
Juan Soto is expected to return from injury soon but players say he can’t fix the team alone.
The Mets’ record is now 7 wins and 15 losses, the worst in the major leagues.
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer criticized being used as a relief pitcher instead of a starter, saying it disrupts his routine. Manager John Schneider responded that starting decisions are made to help the team win and should be accepted by players.
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Eric Lauer was frustrated about not starting the game and being used in the second inning instead.
Lauer said the change messed up his pre-game preparation.
John Schneider said decisions about pitching roles are made by coaches to help the team win.
Schneider expected players to accept their roles even if they want to start.
Schneider was unhappy that Lauer voiced his concerns to the media instead of the coaching staff.
The Blue Jays lost 6-3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks in this game.
The Blue Jays are currently 7 wins and 13 losses and last in their division.
Toronto has lost four games in a row and is 4.5 games behind the division leader.
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The Orlando Magic won Game 1 against the Detroit Pistons, who were the top seed in the playoffs. This game added to the NBA's longest home playoff losing streak for the Pistons.
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The Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
The Pistons were the top-seeded team in the playoffs.
The Magic's win adds to the Pistons' longest home playoff losing streak in NBA history.
The game was played at the Pistons' home court.
This was part of the NBA playoffs first round.
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Kim English, who recently started as an assistant basketball coach at the University of North Carolina (UNC), has decided not to continue with the job just days after beginning. UNC had hired Michael Malone, former NBA coach, as head coach, and English was expected to help build the team but backed out. UNC will keep searching for assistants as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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UNC hired Michael Malone, former Denver Nuggets coach, as their new head basketball coach.
Malone led the Denver Nuggets to an NBA Finals win in 2023 but has no college head coaching experience.
Kim English was hired as an assistant coach to help Malone and started working at UNC.
English previously was head coach at Providence College and George Mason.
English informed UNC officials that he would not take the assistant coach position after a few days.
English’s decision has surprised fans and caused concern about the UNC coaching staff stability.
UNC is still searching for assistant coaches before the NCAA transfer portal closes soon.
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Jon Rahm won the LIV Golf Mexico City tournament by finishing six shots ahead of other players. He ended the event with a very strong round of golf, shooting 7 under par on the final day.
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Jon Rahm played in the LIV Golf Mexico City event.
He finished the last round with a score of 7 under par (64 strokes).
Rahm won the tournament by six shots.
The week was described as chaotic for the LIV Golf series.
LIV Golf is a professional golf tour separate from other traditional golf leagues.
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Arsenal lost to Manchester City in a key Premier League match, bringing Arsenal's chances of winning the league title into doubt. Manchester City is now three points behind Arsenal and has a game to play, putting them in a strong position to overtake Arsenal for first place.
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Arsenal lost to Manchester City in a crucial Premier League game at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City scored first, Arsenal equalized, but City’s Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in the second half.
Manchester City is now three points behind Arsenal and has one extra match to play.
A win for Manchester City against Burnley would put them at the top of the league.
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, believes the title is still possible but needs Manchester City to slip up.
Earlier setbacks for Arsenal include losses in the English League Cup final and FA Cup quarterfinals.
Sports statistics gave Arsenal over a 97% chance to win the league before recent matches.
The title race is also notable because Arteta was once an assistant to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, who has won six Premier League titles.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder, the current NBA champions and the top team in the Western Conference, won their first playoff game of the season. They beat the Phoenix Suns with a score of 119 to 84 at their home arena.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending NBA champions.
They hold the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
The Thunder played against the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the playoffs.
The game took place at the Paycom Center, the Thunder’s home court.
The Thunder won with a score of 119 to 84.
This was the first game of their current postseason run.
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Arsenal lost 2-1 to Manchester City, reducing their lead at the top of the Premier League from nine to three points. Arsenal missed key scoring chances and lacked a strong, reliable goal scorer, which may hurt their chances of winning the title this season.
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Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
Erling Haaland scored the winning goal for Manchester City in the 65th minute.
Arsenal equalized briefly through Kai Havertz after an initial goal by Rayan Cherki.
Arsenal missed several important scoring chances, including two by Havertz and a shot hitting the post by Eberechi Eze.
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, noted that chances in both penalty areas were the key difference in the game.
Arsenal signed Viktor Gyokeres for £64 million last summer to improve their attack, but questions remain if he fits the team’s needs.
Arsenal has no forward currently considered a top contender for the Premier League’s team of the season, unlike Manchester City’s Haaland.
The defeat has tightened the Premier League title race as Arsenal’s lead now stands at just three points.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama have been chosen as finalists for this season's Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in basketball.
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Three players are finalists for the MVP award this season.
The finalists are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama.
The MVP award recognizes the best player of the basketball season.
Nikola Jokic is a well-known player who has been an MVP finalist before.
Victor Wembanyama is a newer player who joined the list of finalists this year.
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Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, cutting Arsenal’s lead in the Premier League to three points with a game in hand. Despite the loss, Arsenal still leads the league but faces pressure from Manchester City, with questions growing about Arsenal’s ability to win trophies this season.
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Manchester City won 2-1 against Arsenal in a Premier League match.
The win brings Manchester City within three points of Arsenal, with one extra game left to play.
Arsenal still leads the Premier League on goal difference (+37 to +36).
Arsenal recently reached the Champions League semi-finals for the second year in a row.
Erling Haaland scored the winning goal for Manchester City.
Arsenal has not won a major trophy since 2020.
There is growing pressure on Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta to win a trophy this season.
Former player Danny Murphy said Arteta’s team is close to success but needs to finish stronger.
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WrestleMania 42 began with several wrestling matches on Saturday, featuring known wrestlers and some returning stars. The event included a mix of short and longer matches, with a main event scheduled for Sunday between CM Punk and Roman Reigns.
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The Usos and LA Knight won the opening match against Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and IShowSpeed.
Jacob Fatu beat Drew McIntyre in an unsanctioned match, highlighting younger talent.
Brie Bella, Paige, and Nikki Bella won the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships in a short match.
Becky Lynch won the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship from AJ Lee in a brief match.
Gunther defeated Seth Rollins by submission in a well-received match.
Liv Morgan beat Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship after a short match interrupted by many commercials.
The event featured a mix of wrestling action and celebrity appearances, with some matches criticized for being too short or lackluster.
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The Dallas Cowboys have two first-round picks in the upcoming NFL Draft at No. 12 and No. 20. They may trade to move up in the draft to select top players like linebacker Sonny Styles or defensive end Rueben Bain Jr., but they could also use their existing picks without trading.
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The Cowboys hold the 12th and 20th picks in the first round of the NFL Draft.
There is talk about the Cowboys trading to move higher in the draft order.
The team has shown interest in Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles and Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr.
NFL insiders say the Cowboys are not required to trade and could keep their current draft positions.
Mock drafts suggest the Cowboys might pick Styles at No. 12 and defensive back Chris Johnson later.
Sonny Styles is seen as a potential good starter within two years but not the highest rated player.
Rueben Bain Jr. had a strong college season and is rated highly as a first-year NFL starter.
Experts say the Cowboys might need to trade up to the sixth overall pick to secure Styles.
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Bryson DeChambeau withdrew from the LIV Golf tournament in Mexico City due to a wrist injury. He had complained about the poor condition of the course's grass and bunkers before deciding to leave the event.
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Bryson DeChambeau is a two-time major golf champion.
He withdrew to avoid worsening a wrist injury sustained during the tournament.
DeChambeau criticized the playing surface and bunkers at the event.
Before withdrawing, he was 2-over par and 16 shots behind the leader Jon Ram.
The LIV Golf Virginia tournament is on May 7-10, before the PGA Championship.
DeChambeau recently missed the cut at the Masters after making a triple bogey.
He had won two LIV Golf tournaments earlier this year.
DeChambeau plans to get his injury evaluated and hopes to compete in the next LIV tournament.
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The Los Angeles Lakers won Game 1 of their playoff series against the Houston Rockets, beating them 107-98. LeBron James and Luke Kennard led the Lakers in scoring, and basketball legend Magic Johnson praised the team's effort and said they have a good chance to win the series if teammates keep supporting LeBron.
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The Lakers beat the Rockets 107-98 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
Both teams were missing key players; the Lakers and Rockets were shorthanded.
Kevin Durant missed the game due to a knee injury from practice.
LeBron James scored 19 points, had 13 assists, and 8 rebounds in the game.
Luke Kennard led the Lakers with 27 points, shooting very efficiently.
Four other Lakers scored in double digits: Deandre Ayton (19), Marcus Smart (15), and Rui Hachimura (14).
Magic Johnson commented that the Lakers have a good chance to win the series if LeBron continues to get strong help from teammates.
Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, with possible key player returns, including Kevin Durant for the Rockets.
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