The Houston Texans finished the 2025 NFL season with a 12-5 record, placing second in the AFC South. They extended pass rusher Danielle Hunter on a one-year contract to keep him for the 2026 season without a long-term financial commitment.
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The Texans had a 12-5 win-loss record in the 2025 NFL season.
They ranked second in the AFC South division, behind the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Sports writer Mike Sando highlighted their offseason moves for NFL teams.
The Texans extended Danielle Hunter, their key pass rusher, on a one-year contract until 2027.
Hunter recorded 15 sacks last season and will turn 32 in October.
The short-term deal protects the Texans financially and keeps their options open.
The extension supports the team’s goals for the upcoming season without long-term financial risk.
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England's squad numbers for the upcoming World Cup have been announced. Jude Bellingham, a Real Madrid player, will wear the important number 10 shirt, suggesting he may play a key attacking role. Other number assignments hint at likely starting positions for players like Nico O'Reilly and Marcus Rashford.
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Jude Bellingham has been given the number 10 shirt for England's World Cup team.
Bellingham played with the number 10 shirt at Euro 2024 as well.
Nico O'Reilly of Manchester City will wear number 3, likely as the first-choice left-back.
Dan Burn will wear number 15 and can also play left-back.
Elliot Anderson got number 8, showing his key role in midfield.
Marcus Rashford will wear number 11, possibly starting on the left wing ahead of Anthony Gordon (number 18).
Central defenders John Stones and Marc Guehi have numbers 5 and 6, indicating they may be the main central defensive pair.
Reece James, expected to start as right-back, has number 24, which differs from typical numbering.
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Marta Kostyuk became the first Ukrainian woman in the Open era to reach the French Open singles semi-finals. She dedicated her win against Elina Svitolina to Ukraine, amid the ongoing conflict and recent attacks in her home country.
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Marta Kostyuk, aged 23, won her French Open quarter-final match against fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.
This was the first time in history that two Ukrainian women played each other at this stage of a major tennis tournament.
Kostyuk is the first Ukrainian woman to reach the French Open semi-finals since the Open era began.
The match took place shortly after a missile and drone attack caused deaths in Ukraine.
Kostyuk expressed her emotions and dedication of the match to people affected in Ukraine, especially in Kyiv.
She praised Svitolina for her impact on Ukrainian tennis and as a personal inspiration.
Kostyuk will face Russian player Mirra Andreeva for a spot in the final.
She is currently on a 17-match winning streak on clay courts this season.
Ukrainian flags were waved by the crowd in support during the match.
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Shoaib Bashir has been chosen to play as England’s main spin bowler in the first Test match against New Zealand, after missing the previous Ashes series. The England cricket team announced their 12-player squad for the match at Lord’s, including new player Sonny Baker and other changes in the lineup.
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Shoaib Bashir last played for England in July 2025 against India and took the winning wicket despite a broken finger.
Bashir was not selected during the Ashes series because the team believed the conditions were not good for spin bowling.
England’s coach, Brendon McCullum, expressed confidence in Bashir’s ability and future with the team.
The England squad includes 12 players, with Bashir and uncapped seamer Sonny Baker named.
Bashir recently moved from Somerset to Derbyshire and has been gaining experience by playing more matches.
Emilio Gay will make his Test debut as an opening batsman, replacing Zak Crawley.
England’s pace bowler Jofra Archer is unavailable due to Indian Premier League commitments.
Ollie Robinson is returning to the England squad for the first time in more than two years.
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Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile, prosecutors are deciding whether to charge him after his arrest in a domestic abuse case.
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Josh Jacobs plays as a running back (RB) for the Green Bay Packers.
He is currently attending team practice.
Jacobs was arrested due to allegations of domestic abuse.
Prosecutors are reviewing the case to decide if charges will be filed.
The decision on charges has not been made yet.
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A.J. Brown was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots in exchange for future draft picks. Brown reunited with coach Mike Vrabel, who was tough on him when he first played for the Tennessee Titans but helped him grow into a top player.
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A.J. Brown was traded to the New England Patriots for a 2028 first-round and a 2027 second-round draft pick.
Brown spent four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles before the trade.
He began his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans under coach Mike Vrabel.
Brown said Vrabel was very demanding but helped him improve as a player.
Brown played 15 games last season with the Eagles, recording 1,003 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns.
The Eagles won the Super Bowl two seasons ago with Brown playing a key role.
Brown now joins the Patriots, who recently appeared in the Super Bowl.
His new team’s wide receiver group includes Romeo Doubs, Kayshon Boutte, and others.
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Chris Olave, a top wide receiver for the Saints, is entering the last year of his rookie deal but chose to join team workouts while waiting on a new contract. He said he wants to focus on winning and being a team player, hoping the contract talks finish before training camp starts.
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Chris Olave is a second-team All-Pro wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints.
Olave’s rookie contract ends after the current season.
He decided to participate in organized team activities despite not having a new contract yet.
Olave said winning and teamwork are his top priorities, separate from contract issues.
He hopes his contract extension will be completed before training camp begins.
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough praised Olave’s work ethic and commitment to the team.
In 2025, Olave had his best season with 100 catches, 1,163 yards, and 9 touchdowns in 16 games.
The contract discussions are seen as a normal business part of football but have not stopped Olave from focusing on the team.
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The Philadelphia Eagles traded wide receiver AJ Brown to the New England Patriots in exchange for future draft picks. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said the trade made sense for both teams because Brown wanted a fresh start and the Eagles gained draft picks and salary flexibility while still aiming to compete for a championship.
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The Eagles traded AJ Brown to the Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
AJ Brown asked the Eagles to let him play for another team.
Howie Roseman said the trade was a "win-win" based on the team's and Brown’s needs.
The Eagles wanted to get Brown’s salary back to spend on other players.
The Eagles had earlier picked Makai Lemon in the 2026 draft as a possible replacement for Brown.
Roseman described the talks with Brown as positive and honest.
The Eagles remain focused on competing for the NFC championship despite the trade.
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Victor Wembanyama, a young basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs, is playing in his first NBA Finals at age 22. Rudy Gobert, another French player in the NBA, praised Wembanyama’s skill and the Spurs’ strong team spirit that helped them reach the finals.
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Victor Wembanyama is 22 years old and a top player for the San Antonio Spurs.
The Spurs will face the New York Knicks in a best-of-seven NBA Finals series.
Rudy Gobert has played 13 years in the NBA but has not reached the Finals.
Gobert praised Wembanyama’s hard work, mentality, and talent.
The Spurs are known for having a strong, ego-free team atmosphere.
Other young Spurs players like Julian Champagnie, Stephon Castle, and Devin Vassell have also contributed this season.
The Spurs aim to win their first championship trophy with this young group.
Game 1 of the NBA Finals starts Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.
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Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen gave an update on quarterback Daniel Jones, who is recovering from a serious Achilles injury that ended his 2025 season. Jones has started participating in limited practice activities and is expected to join full team workouts during training camp in July.
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Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles tear during the 2025 NFL season.
Coach Shane Steichen said Jones was cleared to take part in 7-on-7 practice drills.
Jones is not expected to join full team workouts until training camp in July.
The 7-on-7 drills involve players running plays without full contact.
Jones has expressed feeling more involved with the team as he returns to practice.
He signed a two-year, $100 million contract extension before his injury.
Steichen emphasized careful management of Jones’ recovery during the spring.
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Odell Beckham Jr. has signed again with the New York Giants, returning to the team for the first time since 2019. He, along with JuJu Smith-Schuster and Braxton Berrios, signed veteran minimum contracts after the Giants lost Gunner Olszewski to a season-ending injury.
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Odell Beckham Jr. was traded away from the Giants in 2019 but has now rejoined the team.
The Giants signed three wide receivers: Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Braxton Berrios.
All three signed contracts at the veteran minimum salary level.
The signings were low-risk financially for the Giants.
These players must earn their place on the Giants' roster through performance.
The signings came after wide receiver Gunner Olszewski tore his Achilles tendon and will miss the season.
New Giants head coach John Harbaugh had previously discussed the possibility of bringing Beckham Jr. back, emphasizing the need for a good fit.
In 2018, Beckham Jr. had 77 catches, over 1,000 yards, and six touchdowns during his last season with the Giants.
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Larry Fitzgerald Sr., father of NFL star Larry Fitzgerald, died at age 71. Larry Fitzgerald shared a heartfelt message honoring his father's life and influence. Fitzgerald Sr. was a longtime sports journalist known in Minnesota and covered many major football events.
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Larry Fitzgerald Sr. passed away at 71 years old.
He was the father of NFL player Larry Fitzgerald.
Larry Fitzgerald posted a message describing his father as strong, loving, and encouraging.
Fitzgerald Sr. was born in Chicago and played college football before becoming a sports journalist.
He worked in sports media in Minneapolis for nearly 50 years.
He covered many NFL events, including dozens of Super Bowls.
The Minnesota Vikings released a statement mourning his death and praised his career.
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A.J. Brown, the new receiver for the New England Patriots, has been a fan of the team since he was a child. He expressed his excitement about joining the team he has supported for years.
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A.J. Brown recently joined the New England Patriots as a receiver.
Brown has been a fan of the Patriots since he was a kid.
He called the Patriots "his team" growing up in Massachusetts.
Brown is excited to play for a team he has liked for a long time.
The article focuses on Brown’s personal connection to the Patriots and his career move.
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Top tennis players have asked Wimbledon to raise prize money significantly this year. Players and tournament officials had a meeting where they discussed paying players a larger share of the money tournaments earn.
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Players want a bigger increase in Wimbledon prize money than last year’s 7% rise.
The players want grand slam tournaments to pay about 22% of their revenue to players, matching tennis tours’ shares.
Leading players, including world No. 1s Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, protested by limiting media time to 15 minutes at Roland Garros, highlighting current 15% revenue share.
The French Tennis Federation and tournament officials said they are working on proposals about prize money, player welfare, and representation.
Wimbledon plans to announce its prize fund on June 11, expected to show a double-digit increase.
Wimbledon’s prize money is currently £53.5m, higher than Roland Garros’ £52.6m.
Wimbledon’s revenue grew from £170m to £406.5m over the last decade.
Tennis Australia is not part of the prize money talks because the Australian Open supports a player group suing other grand slam organizers over competition issues.
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Swiss soccer player Breel Embolo did not travel with his team to the United States for the World Cup because his travel permission, called ESTA, was put under review. The Swiss soccer federation expects him to join the team in the US soon, possibly later the same day or the next day.
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Breel Embolo is a Swiss forward with 24 goals in 86 international games.
The team flew from Zurich to Los Angeles before going to a training camp in San Diego.
Switzerland's first World Cup match is on June 13 against Qatar in San Francisco.
Embolo’s Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) was initially approved but later sent for further review.
The Swiss soccer federation is working with authorities to resolve the issue.
Embolo was convicted in 2023 for making threats in a 2018 incident in Basel and received a suspended fine.
The court judgment became final after Embolo decided not to appeal to the Federal Court.
The ESTA review may be related to this court ruling.
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French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron visited the national football team before they left for the World Cup. This tournament will be the last major event for the team’s head coach, Didier Deschamps, who has led the team for 14 years.
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President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron visited the French national football team.
The visit happened just before the team departed for the World Cup.
France is considered one of the favorite teams to win the competition.
Didier Deschamps is the head coach of the French team.
This World Cup will be Deschamps’ last major tournament as head coach.
Deschamps has been leading the national team for 14 years.
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UK Athletics was fined 350,000 British pounds after the death of Abdullah Hayayei, a Paralympic athlete from the UAE, who died in 2017 during training when a metal throwing cage fell on him. UK Athletics admitted to serious safety failings that caused the accident, and the organization must also pay court costs.
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Abdullah Hayayei, a 36-year-old Paralympian from the UAE, died in 2017 while training in London.
The accident occurred when a metal throwing cage fell on him at Newham Leisure Centre.
Investigations showed missing stabilizing metal base plates on the discus cage caused the fall.
UK Athletics pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter and was fined £350,000 ($471,000).
The organization was also ordered to pay £44,000 ($59,000) in court costs.
Keith Davies, head of sport for the event, pleaded guilty to a health and safety offence and received a community sentence with unpaid work.
The Crown Prosecution Service stated UK Athletics was grossly negligent in managing safety.
UK Athletics apologized and promised to improve safety standards in the sport.
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Southampton manager Tonda Eckert apologized after a spying scandal during the 2025-26 season led to the team being removed from the Championship play-offs. Southampton’s owner wants to keep Eckert as manager, but the Football Association is still investigating, and some fans and former players are upset about the cheating.
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Southampton was punished for spying on opponents in three matches during the 2025-26 season.
Manager Tonda Eckert admitted full responsibility and apologized to fans.
Eckert claimed spying is common in some other countries and said it did not affect game results.
Southampton owner Dragan Solak supports keeping Eckert despite the controversy.
The Football Association is investigating Eckert and could ban him from football if found guilty.
Southampton finished strong under Eckert, reaching the FA Cup semi-finals and the Championship play-offs.
Fans and former players are divided on whether Eckert should remain manager because of the cheating.
Southampton faces a four-point deduction next season as part of their punishment.
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The Carolina Hurricanes and the Las Vegas Golden Knights will compete in the finals of the NHL (National Hockey League) Stanley Cup. The series will be a best of seven games to determine the champion.
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The Stanley Cup finals are the last round in the NHL season.
The Carolina Hurricanes and Las Vegas Golden Knights are the two teams playing.
The winner is decided by who wins four out of seven games.
The NHL is a professional ice hockey league in North America.
This event is an important sports championship for hockey fans.
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Serena Williams announced she is returning to tennis after being away for about four years. She shared a video on Instagram saying she will play doubles matches next week.
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Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam tennis titles.
She has not played professional tennis since 2022.
Williams posted the return announcement on Instagram.
She plans to compete in doubles matches first.
Her comeback is highly anticipated by tennis fans.
The announcement was reported by CBS News journalist Jericka Duncan.
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