The Miami Hurricanes football team convinced top recruit Jaiden Bryant to change his commitment from LSU to Miami. This is part of a recent trend where Miami has gained several high-ranked players who previously committed to other colleges.
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Jaiden Bryant, a highly ranked edge-rusher, flipped his commitment from LSU to Miami.
Bryant was previously firmly committed to LSU before visiting the Miami campus.
Bryant is ranked No. 4 among edge-rushers and No. 28 overall in the 2027 class by Rivals.
Miami’s 2027 recruiting class now includes three five-star players, including Bryant, Donte Wright, and Nick Lennear.
Miami has also secured other top players like Ai’King Hall, Israel Abrams, and A.J. Randle Jr.
The Hurricanes aim to build on last year’s national championship game appearance.
New additions and returning players position Miami as a strong contender for upcoming college football seasons.
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Molly Caudery and Georgia Hunter Bell won events at the Diamond League meeting in Rome. Hunter Bell won the 1500m race, and Caudery won the pole vault competition.
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Georgia Hunter Bell won the 1500m race in 3 minutes 58.63 seconds.
Molly Caudery won the pole vault with a jump of 4.80 meters.
Both athletes previously won world indoor titles in Torun in March.
Keely Hodgkinson competed in the 400m and finished seventh with a time of 51.14 seconds.
Amber Anning finished fifth in the 400m with a time of 50.19 seconds.
Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith placed fourth and fifth in the women’s 200m.
Noah Lyles won the men's 100m race in 9.88 seconds.
The next Diamond League event will be in Stockholm with live coverage on BBC Two and the BBC Sport website.
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Jalen Brunson helped the New York Knicks win Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs by scoring 30 points, including 13 in the final quarter. Knicks legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier praised Brunson for his strong effort and calmness, comparing him to past Knicks greats.
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Brunson hurt his knee early in Game 1 but returned to play and led the Knicks' comeback.
The Knicks won Game 1 by a score of 105-95 in San Antonio.
Brunson scored 30 points in the game, with 13 points in the fourth quarter.
Brunson’s shooting percentage improves significantly in the last quarter and overtime, rising from 44.8% earlier to 58.7%.
His fourth-quarter shooting increase is the third-largest among NBA players in the past 30 years with at least 250 shots.
Walt Frazier compared Brunson’s toughness to Willis Reed and noted his calm presence similarly to Frazier’s own.
Brunson’s 30 points are the most by a Knicks player in an NBA Finals debut since Willis Reed scored 37 points in 1970.
The Knicks have won 12 games in a row and aim to win their first championship since the 1970s.
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The New York Knicks won Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs after overcoming a 14-point deficit. The Spurs are expected to respond strongly in Game 2 to avoid falling behind 0-2 in the series.
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The Knicks defeated the Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals, winning their 12th straight playoff game.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds; OG Anunoby scored 17 points.
The Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit and finished on an 11-0 run.
The Spurs had never lost a Game 1 in the Finals before this, holding a 6-0 record.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama scored 26 points but shot poorly, hitting only 6 of 21 shots, and had 6 turnovers.
The Spurs shot 26% from three-point range as a team, struggling with the Knicks’ defense.
NBA analyst Brian Windhorst warned the Spurs must win Game 2 to avoid high pressure before Game 3 in New York.
Game 2 will be played Friday night in San Antonio at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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New York Knicks fans have been very loud and present during the 2026 NBA playoffs, including in San Antonio where the Knicks won Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs. Spurs player Stephon Castle acknowledged the strong presence of Knicks fans but said Spurs fans also supported their team.
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Knicks fans traveled to various cities during the 2026 playoffs, including Philadelphia, Cleveland, and now San Antonio.
The Knicks won Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs with a score of 105-95.
Knicks fans chanted loudly in San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center.
Spurs guard Stephon Castle scored 17 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and made 3 assists in Game 1.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama had 26 points and 12 rebounds but struggled with shooting accuracy.
Knicks player Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter to help secure the win.
Game 2 of the NBA Finals is scheduled to take place in San Antonio the following day at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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Several Celtic fan groups are against Robbie Keane becoming the club's next manager because of his previous job at Maccabi Tel Aviv during the Gaza conflict. Fans say his decision to stay in Israel while violence was ongoing conflicts with Celtic’s values and history.
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Robbie Keane has been linked with becoming the manager of Celtic Football Club.
Keane was head coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv during the conflict in Gaza, which began in October 2023.
Some Celtic supporters groups oppose his appointment due to his choice to remain in Israel during the conflict.
A statement from fan groups says appointing Keane would divide the Celtic fanbase.
The statement highlights Celtic’s origins tied to communities affected by suffering and injustice.
Keane resigned from Ferencvaros in summer 2024 after success as their manager and won titles in Israel and Hungary.
Celtic fans protested against the club’s board during last season, showing ongoing tensions.
Celtic recently won the Scottish Premiership for the fifth straight year under interim manager Martin O'Neill.
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Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has officially asked to be traded, according to reports. Several teams, including the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, and Philadelphia Flyers, could be interested in acquiring him because he is a top-level center with a strong scoring record.
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Dylan Larkin requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings.
Larkin has a no-trade clause that gives him control over which teams he can be traded to for the next two seasons.
He is a top center in the NHL, a position many teams are looking to strengthen.
Larkin has scored at least 30 goals in six seasons and reached 60 points seven times.
Detroit has limited draft picks to trade, so acquiring Larkin will require valuable assets.
Teams likely to pursue Larkin include the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, and Philadelphia Flyers.
Larkin is under contract for five more seasons, making him a long-term option for any team.
Tension between Larkin and Detroit’s general manager Steve Yzerman and the team’s poor playoff record are reasons for his trade request.
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Karl-Anthony Towns played a key role in the New York Knicks’ win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals. He scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while defending the Spurs’ star player Victor Wembanyama.
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The Knicks won Game 1 against the Spurs with a score of 105-95.
Towns scored 18 points and collected 12 rebounds in the game.
He scored 10 points in the third quarter, helping the Knicks take the lead.
Towns focused on doing whatever his team needs to win, embracing his role humbly.
Victor Wembanyama scored 26 points and had 12 rebounds but shot poorly.
Wembanyama made 6 of 21 shots overall and 2 of 9 three-point shots.
Towns defended Wembanyama closely, limiting his effectiveness.
The Knicks lead the series 1-0, with Game 2 scheduled for Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalinska will play against each other in the French Open final on Saturday. This matchup is surprising because neither player was expected to reach this stage.
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The final match will happen at the French Open tennis tournament.
Mirra Andreeva is one of the finalists.
Maja Chwalinska is the other finalist.
Both players were not among the favorites to reach the final.
The match is scheduled for Saturday.
This final is considered unusual compared to recent French Open finals.
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Christian Pulisic, a U.S. soccer player, recently ended a long scoring drought by scoring and assisting in a game against Senegal. He is preparing to play in the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, and has partnered with Hershey’s, the chocolate company from his hometown.
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Pulisic had not scored for nearly six months before recently breaking his scoring drought.
He scored eight goals in four months at the end of 2025 for AC Milan.
Pulisic scored and assisted in a U.S. men’s national team game against Senegal in an international friendly match.
He grew up in Hershey, Pennsylvania, known as "The Sweetest Place on Earth" because of the chocolate company.
Pulisic has a special connection to Hershey’s and has a limited-edition chocolate bar named after him.
His parents played soccer in college and will attend the World Cup to support him.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will start on June 12, 2026, with the U.S. playing Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Pulisic views playing in the World Cup on home soil as a dream come true.
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Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell talked about the relationship between quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray. He said that despite some comments that caused a reaction, McCarthy and Murray get along professionally and have a positive work environment.
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Kevin O’Connell is the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings football team.
There were recent comments by quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray that some people thought showed a conflict.
O’Connell said the players interact professionally and positively every day.
Veteran quarterback Carson Wentz helps keep a good atmosphere in the team.
Josh McCown, a former quarterback and current quarterbacks coach, also provides leadership.
McCarthy compared their situation to two students sitting on opposite sides of a classroom being coached by a teacher.
O’Connell emphasized competition shows on the field and is about daily effort and improvement.
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Ollie Robinson made a strong comeback in the England Test cricket team by taking four wickets for 10 runs on the first day against New Zealand at Lord’s. After being away from international cricket for over two years due to fitness and attitude concerns, Robinson returned motivated and eager to work hard to succeed.
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Ollie Robinson took three wickets in his first over and finished day one with figures of 4-10.
This is his first Test match in over two years.
He missed the Ashes series earlier because he was not ready physically or mentally.
Robinson regained his love for cricket by playing grade cricket in Australia during the winter.
England was bowled out for 140 runs on the first day.
New Zealand ended day one at 61-6, trailing England by 79 runs.
Robinson was dropped from the England squad after the 2024 India tour due to fitness and attitude issues despite good bowling stats.
He earned a recall through strong county performances and taking on captaincy at Sussex.
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Maja Chwalinska, a 24-year-old Polish tennis player, reached the French Open final as a qualifier, an unexpected achievement after a difficult period in her life. She recently got a small tattoo with the word "free," which holds personal meaning related to her journey back to tennis after overcoming depression.
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Maja Chwalinska is playing in the French Open main draw for the first time.
She took a break from tennis five years ago due to depression.
After seeking help and recovering, she returned to tennis and has improved steadily.
Chwalinska has won nine matches in a row at the tournament to reach the final.
She defeated several top players, including Maria Sakkari and Zheng Qinwen.
Chwalinska’s tattoo says "free," but she has not explained its meaning.
She is one win away from becoming the first qualifier to win the French Open in the Open era.
Her progress is supported by many Polish fans, especially since top player Iga Swiatek is not in the semi-finals.
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The NBA banned two fans for life after one of them ran onto the court to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama during the Finals. The league is also investigating an incident where New York Knicks player Jalen Brunson appeared upset after an interaction with fans during a game against the San Antonio Spurs.
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A fan ran onto the court during the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals to take a selfie with Spurs player Victor Wembanyama.
Victor Wembanyama smiled briefly but was surprised by the incident.
The NBA arrested the fan and banned him for life from all NBA arenas.
A second fan involved also received a lifetime ban.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said the incident did not affect the team's performance late in the game.
New York Knicks player Jalen Brunson got upset after interacting with some fans during his team’s win over the Spurs.
Brunson spoke to the game officials about the issue and has faced criticism for allegedly "flopping" to draw fouls.
Game 2 of the NBA Finals will be held in San Antonio, followed by Game 3 in New York.
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LEGO and McLaren have created new helmet LEGO sets featuring first-ever minifigures of Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. These sets celebrate McLaren’s near 1,000th Formula 1 race and feature helmet designs used by the drivers at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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McLaren and LEGO launched two special helmet LEGO sets with minifigures of Norris and Piastri.
The sets mark McLaren’s almost 1,000th Formula 1 race since Bruce McLaren’s first Monaco race 60 years ago.
Norris’ helmet model uses his signature fluorescent yellow color and includes his world champion number one.
Piastri’s set combines McLaren’s papaya color with his favorite blue tones and reflects his personal style.
Both drivers helped design their LEGO helmet sets and will wear matching real helmets in the Monaco race.
McLaren has 203 race wins, 561 podium finishes, and 177 pole positions in its F1 history.
The LEGO sets cost about $90 and are sold online and in stores worldwide.
Ferrari previously released similar LEGO helmet sets that sold out quickly.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers recently gave Nick Herbig a four-year, $100 million contract extension. This led to questions about the future of star player T.J. Watt, who has a large contract and is 32 years old. Experts say Watt will play for the Steelers this season, but his future beyond this year is uncertain.
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Nick Herbig signed a four-year contract extension worth $100 million with the Steelers.
T.J. Watt earns $41 million per year and has $32 million guaranteed for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
Watt turns 32 years old in October 2024.
There is concern about the Steelers having three expensive edge-rushers: Watt, Herbig, and Alex Highsmith.
Alex Highsmith is 28 years old; Herbig is 24 years old.
Some experts think the Steelers might consider trading Watt after the 2024 season.
Trading Watt could bring the Steelers several draft picks, similar to what the Cleveland Browns got for Myles Garrett.
NFL reporter Ian Rapoport said Watt will definitely stay with the Steelers for the 2024 season.
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Las Vegas will keep holding its Formula 1 race until 2037 after signing a 10-year contract extension. This ensures the city remains part of the F1 calendar for many more years.
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Las Vegas Grand Prix has extended its hosting deal for Formula 1 racing.
The new contract lasts 10 more years.
Racing events will continue in Las Vegas until 2037.
The deal confirms Las Vegas as a long-term location for F1 races.
Formula 1 is a global motorsport series featuring high-speed car races.
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The San Antonio Spurs lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the New York Knicks, 105-95. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama scored 26 points but struggled with his shooting and turnovers. After the game, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sent Wembanyama a message saying he could play better.
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The Spurs lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals at home against the Knicks, 105-95.
Jalen Brunson of the Knicks scored 30 points and led a second-half comeback.
Victor Wembanyama had 26 points and 12 rebounds but shot only 6-of-21 and made six turnovers.
Wembanyama said he just needs to play normally and is not worried about the team's chances.
Coach Gregg Popovich texted Wembanyama saying he played badly and should perform better.
Wembanyama has a history of bouncing back strongly after poor games.
Game 2 is crucial for the Spurs to avoid falling behind 2-0 in the Finals series.
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The New York Knicks won the first game of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, led by Jalen Brunson who scored 30 points. Knicks coach Mike Brown praised Brunson for his strong performance, especially in the critical moments of the game.
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The Knicks beat the Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Jalen Brunson scored the most points in the game with 30 total.
Brunson scored 13 points during the fourth quarter, the final part of the game.
Coach Mike Brown called Brunson a "gamer" who performs well in big moments.
Brunson played strongly despite getting injured early in the game.
The Knicks have a 12-game winning streak going into Game 2.
Game 2 is scheduled for Friday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Poland’s Maja Chwalinska became only the second qualifier in the Open Era to reach a Grand Slam singles final by beating Diana Shnaider. She will play Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in the French Open final on Saturday.
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Maja Chwalinska is 24 years old and from Poland.
She reached the French Open final as a qualifier, a rare achievement since qualifying means playing extra matches to enter the main event.
Only Emma Raducanu and Chwalinska have reached a major final after coming through qualifying since 1968.
Chwalinska beat Diana Shnaider 7-6, 6-4 to reach the final.
Mirra Andreeva, 19, from Russia, is Chwalinska’s opponent in the final.
Chwalinska played three qualifying matches before joining the main tournament and had only been in two Grand Slams before this.
If Chwalinska wins, her world ranking will improve from 114th to 14th.
Reaching the final has already earned Chwalinska about $1.6 million in prize money, with a $3.25 million prize if she wins.
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