Defending French Open champion Coco Gauff lost in the third round to Anastasia Potapova. Potapova won in three sets and reached the fourth round of the tournament for the first time.
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Coco Gauff is the defending champion of the French Open and a two-time Grand Slam winner.
Gauff was seeded fourth in the tournament and lost by scores of 4-6, 7-6 (7-1), 6-4.
Anastasia Potapova, the winner, is from Austria and this is her first time reaching the fourth round at Roland Garros.
Potapova is 25 years old; she used strong defence that caused difficulties for Gauff.
Gauff appeared to have shoulder issues after the match but said she was fine despite some cramping.
Potapova will next play Anna Kalinskaya, seeded 22nd from Russia, in the round of 16.
Other top players, including men's number one Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, were also knocked out in the first week.
American sixth seed Amanda Anisimova also lost earlier in the tournament.
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League for the second year in a row by beating Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the final match in Budapest. Arsenal scored first, but PSG equalized with a penalty and eventually won when Arsenal missed their last penalty shot.
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PSG are the back-to-back Champions League winners.
The final match between PSG and Arsenal ended 1-1 after regular and extra time.
Arsenal scored early with Kai Havertz’s goal.
PSG equalized with a penalty kick by Ousmane Dembélé in the 65th minute.
The game was decided by a penalty shootout that PSG won 4-3.
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes missed the final penalty, sending the ball over the bar.
The match took place at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated PSG on their win.
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Jalen Williams, the main player for the Oklahoma City Thunder, is recovering well from a left hamstring injury. If the team reaches the NBA Finals, he might be able to play.
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Jalen Williams has a left hamstring strain.
He is currently in rehab and improving.
There has been no setback in his recovery.
The Oklahoma City Thunder may reach the NBA Finals.
If the team advances, Williams could return to play.
This update was shared by Daigneault, the Thunder’s coach.
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Angel Reese, playing for the Atlanta Dream, set new WNBA records by becoming the fastest player to reach 900 rebounds and 900 points in just 71 games. Her team won 86-66 against the Portland Fire, improving their season record to 5-2 and holding the best record in the Eastern Conference.
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Angel Reese scored 18 points, had 12 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1 block in the game against Portland Fire.
Reese is the fastest WNBA player to get 900 rebounds and 900 points, achieving this in 71 games.
In her rookie season, she became the fastest to reach 500 points and 500 rebounds in 38 games.
Reese has played three WNBA seasons and is climbing toward the top 25 for all-time rebounds.
She was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in the offseason.
Critics previously questioned her scoring and certain rebounds, but she has shown improvement with her new team.
The Atlanta Dream currently have the best record in the WNBA Eastern Conference at 5 wins and 2 losses.
The Indiana Fever are second in the Eastern Conference with a 4-3 record.
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The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for their 2026 training camp with several new players added to the team and some key players leaving. The team is dealing with internal conflicts, especially involving quarterback Jalen Hurts, but also hopes to compete strongly in the upcoming NFL season.
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The Eagles have voluntary practice sessions scheduled for late May and early June, with mandatory minicamps in early June and training camp starting in mid-July.
New players added include wide receivers Marquise Brown, Dontayvion Wicks, and Makai Lemon (a first-round draft pick), plus tight end Eli Stowers and defensive players Jonathan Greenard and Arnold Ebiketie.
Key players who left include quarterback Sam Howell and several defensive players such as Jaelan Phillips and Azeez Ojulari.
The team recently fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo amid reported tensions with quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Hurts is also reportedly in conflict with wide receiver A.J. Brown and other teammates; Brown may leave the team after June 1.
Despite internal struggles, the Eagles aim for an 11- or 12-win season, a division title, and a high playoff seed.
The team last won the Super Bowl two years ago but has experienced more internal issues than most teams recently.
Coaches and management have focused on building new offensive weapons and strengthening the defense.
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Chicago White Sox star first baseman Munetaka Murakami has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and will miss about four to six weeks. The injury happened when he was running during a game, and the team will use other players to fill his position while he recovers.
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Munetaka Murakami plays first base for the Chicago White Sox.
He has hit 20 home runs this season, tied for the lead in the American League.
Murakami suffered a hamstring injury during a game against the Detroit Tigers.
The injury is a Grade 2 strain, meaning moderate muscle damage.
He is expected to be out for four to six weeks.
The White Sox placed him on the 10-day injured list.
Jacob Gonzalez, a top infield prospect, is likely to replace him temporarily.
Miguel Vargas will also get more playing time at first base during Murakami’s absence.
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Coco Gauff, the defending French Open champion, lost in the third round to Anastasia Potapova in a three-set match. Potapova won 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 and ended Gauff’s chance to keep her title at Roland Garros.
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Coco Gauff was the fourth seed in the tournament.
Anastasia Potapova was seeded 28th in the French Open.
Potapova won the match 4-6, 7-6 (7-1), 6-4.
The match included many breaks of serve and a tie-break in the second set.
Potapova has now beaten Gauff three times in her career.
Potapova will next play Anna Kalinskaya for a place in the quarter-finals.
The French Open is one of tennis’s four major tournaments, also known as a Grand Slam.
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Finland defeated Canada 4-2 in the ice hockey world championship semifinal game in Zurich. Aleksander Barkov, captain of the Finland team and player for the Florida Panthers, led the team despite missing the NHL season due to injury. Finland will now face Switzerland in the final.
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Finland won against Canada with a score of 4-2.
The game took place in Zurich.
Aleksander Barkov is the captain of the Finnish team.
Barkov has won the Stanley Cup twice with the Florida Panthers.
Barkov missed the entire recent NHL season because of an injury.
Finland advanced to the ice hockey world championship final.
Their opponent in the final is Switzerland.
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Shedeur Sanders, quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, earned $17.7 million in group licensing income during his rookie NFL season, breaking Tom Brady’s previous record of $9.5 million. This income is separate from Sanders’ rookie salary and individual endorsement deals, which likely push his total earnings above $20 million.
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Shedeur Sanders made $17.7 million from group licensing deals in his rookie season.
This amount broke Tom Brady’s 2021 record of $9.5 million.
Group licensing includes earnings from merchandise like jerseys, trading cards, and video games involving six or more players.
Sanders’ rookie salary was about $1 million, much less than his group licensing income.
Individual endorsement deals with companies like Gatorade and Beats by Dre are not included in the group licensing total.
Sanders threw for 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in eight games during his rookie year.
Browns coaches see Sanders as a potential long-term starting quarterback.
Other players who broke Brady’s group licensing record include Travis Hunter with $12.8 million.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for Game 7 against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals but may miss two injured players. Veteran guard Alex Caruso is expected to play a bigger role and said the team is ready to give their best effort to win the game.
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The Thunder need one win to reach the NBA Finals again this season.
Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell are likely out due to lower-body injuries.
Alex Caruso has been an important player in the series, scoring 15 or more points in four of six games.
Caruso scored 31 points in Game 1 and 22 points in Game 5.
Caruso said the team is willing to sacrifice and give their best effort in Game 7.
He has experience playing in important Game 7s and stressed the importance of being alert and urgent.
The game is a winner-take-all match to decide who advances to the NBA Finals.
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England won the second T20 cricket match against India by 26 runs in Bristol, leveling the series. Freya Kemp played a key role by scoring 39 runs quickly and taking two important wickets, helping England recover from a slow start and secure the win.
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England scored 168 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs.
Freya Kemp scored 39 runs from just 13 balls and took 2 wickets for 15 runs.
India scored 142 runs for 9 wickets in their 20 overs.
Yastika Bhatia scored 33 runs for India but retired out, a rare tactic in women's cricket.
England's bowlers, including Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone, helped stop India's scoring after Kemp took a key wicket.
The win gives England a chance to win the series in the next match in Taunton.
England showed improvement after losing the first game of the series badly.
Kemp’s fast scoring was England’s best strike-rate for a woman scoring 20+ runs in international cricket.
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Josh Hart and the New York Knicks are waiting to find out their opponent in the NBA Finals after an 11-game winning streak. Hart posted a surprising message on social media before the deciding Game 7 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, which determines who will face the Knicks.
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The New York Knicks reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
The Knicks won 11 games in a row to get to the championship round.
The Knicks will face either the Spurs or the Thunder, who play Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
Josh Hart posted a cryptic message on social media hinting at receiving a lot of negative attention.
Fans debated whether Hart’s message referred to basketball or soccer, as the UEFA Champions League Final was happening at the same time.
Hart is a fan of Chelsea FC, a soccer team, which may explain some of the comments.
Hart has been a key player for the Knicks with scoring, rebounds, steals, and blocks in the playoffs.
Teammate Jalen Brunson chose to avoid social media during the playoffs to stay focused.
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Caitlin Clark, a player for the Indiana Fever, is having a strong start to her professional basketball career. She recently broke the WNBA record for the fastest player to reach 1,000 points and 500 assists in just 23 games.
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Caitlin Clark scored 16 points and made six assists in a recent game against the Golden State Valkyries.
She set the WNBA record for fastest to 1,000 points and 500 assists in 23 games.
Clark holds records for most games with 20+ points and 10+ assists, as well as higher scoring and assist milestones.
She has previous records for rookie season points, assists, three-pointers, and triple-doubles.
Clark holds several franchise records for the Indiana Fever including single-season and single-game points.
She played only 13 games last season due to muscle injuries but is performing well despite a current minor back injury.
Clark leads the WNBA in assists per game and is third in scoring and three-pointers made per game this season.
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Wigan Warriors won the Challenge Cup final by beating Hull KR 40-10 at Wembley Stadium. Bevan French scored a try after returning early from injury, helping Wigan secure their 22nd Challenge Cup title.
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Wigan Warriors defeated Hull KR with a score of 40 to 10.
Bevan French returned from a hamstring injury and scored a try 15 minutes before the end.
Jack Farrimond scored two solo tries for Wigan.
Adam Keighran scored two tries and made six goals.
Mikey Lewis of Hull KR was injured in the first half and was less effective.
Wigan scored 30 points in the second half to secure their win.
Wigan finished the match with 12 players after Sam Walters received a penalty for a dangerous tackle.
Wigan’s women’s team also won their Challenge Cup final on the same day, making a historic double victory.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), a top NBA player and two-time MVP, faces criticism for drawing fouls during games. Four-time NBA champion Draymond Green defended him, saying SGA’s success is not just from fouling but from his great skill and effort.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the current back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP).
He is leading the Oklahoma City Thunder in a crucial Game 7 to reach the NBA Finals again.
Some critics say he exaggerates contact to get more fouls called against opponents.
Draymond Green defended SGA, saying he earns his fouls and MVP awards through hard work and talent.
SGA has had six or more free throw attempts in nearly all games against the San Antonio Spurs.
He averaged over 30 points per game for four seasons in a row.
This season, SGA shot 55.3% from the field and 38.6% from three-point range.
Free throw attempts are one way players score points when fouled during games.
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The New York Jets are entering their 2026 training camp after a disappointing 3-14 season in 2025. While they have added new players and draft picks, experts predict only a small improvement and expect the team to win about three or four games this season. Head coach Aaron Glenn’s job may be at risk if the team continues to struggle.
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The Jets had a 3-14 record in the previous season.
They signed several new players, including Geno Smith (quarterback) and defensive players Nahshon Wright, Joseph Ossai, and Kingsley Enagbare.
Their 2026 NFL draft included three first-round picks: David Bailey (defense), Kenyon Sadiq (tight end), and Omar Cooper Jr. (wide receiver).
The team’s defense ranked 25th last year and is expected to improve only slightly.
The Jets’ passing game could improve with Geno Smith as quarterback.
The team is expected to win about 3 or 4 games in 2026.
Head coach Aaron Glenn may face pressure to be replaced if the team performs poorly.
The Jets have a good chance to draft a franchise quarterback in the 2027 NFL draft.
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The NBA has announced the referees for the decisive Game 7 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. The crew will be led by Marc Davis, with Josh Goble, Josh Tiven, and Mitchell Ervin also officiating, while referees Scott Foster and Tony Brothers will not work the game.
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The Spurs and Thunder face off in Game 7 with a trip to the NBA Finals at stake.
Marc Davis is the crew chief for this important game.
The refereeing team also includes Josh Goble, Josh Tiven, and Mitchell Ervin.
Scott Foster and Tony Brothers, two well-known referees, will not officiate this game.
Davis, Goble, and Tiven have many years of NBA officiating experience (28, 19, and 16 years respectively).
The previous games in this series have seen notable officiating and intense gameplay between the teams.
Officiating has been closely watched because of the physical style of play and discussions around players exaggerating contact.
The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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Raheem Sterling was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after crashing his car into motorway barriers on the M3 in Hampshire. He has been released on bail while police continue their investigation.
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Sterling crashed his Lamborghini into barriers on the M3 motorway near Minley Interchange.
The incident happened on a Thursday morning before 9 am.
No other vehicles were involved and nobody was injured.
Sterling, 31, was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving, dangerous driving, possession of a Class C drug, and failing to provide a specimen.
He has been released on bail as police continue inquiries.
Sterling recently played for Dutch club Feyenoord, joining them in February after leaving Chelsea.
He made eight appearances for Feyenoord before his arrest.
Sterling has previously played for Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal (on loan), and Chelsea, and has 82 caps for England.
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Kyrie Irving shared his thoughts on the New York Knicks reaching the NBA Finals during a recent Twitch stream. He praised their progress, the leadership of coach Mike Brown, and point guard Jalen Brunson, while also saying he feels healthy and ready to play again.
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Kyrie Irving has not played NBA basketball for several months but is following the league.
He congratulated the New York Knicks for making it to the NBA Finals, which they have not reached in 27 years.
Irving praised Knicks players and coach Mike Brown for their hard work and success.
Jalen Brunson, Knicks' point guard, impressed Irving with his steady improvement.
Irving played in the NBA Finals three times before, winning once with LeBron James and the Cavaliers.
He also played for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals two seasons ago.
Irving said he feels fully healthy and ready to return to basketball.
The Knicks could face the San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, in the Finals.
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Kyrie Irving is recovering well from a torn left ACL and is close to full health as he prepares for the next NBA season. His return would help the Dallas Mavericks after a tough season, but several other teams may also try to sign him in the summer.
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Kyrie Irving missed the entire NBA season due to a torn ACL in his left knee.
He says he is nearly 100% recovered and has been working hard both on and off the court.
The Dallas Mavericks had a difficult season, finishing with a 26-56 record, one of the worst in their conference.
Cooper Flagg, the Mavericks' No. 1 draft pick, won Rookie of the Year.
Multiple NBA teams, including the Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Lakers, might try to sign Irving.
Irving joined the Mavericks in 2023 after playing for the Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Boston Celtics.
Playing with the Lakers could reunite him with former teammate LeBron James and current teammate Luka Doncic.
Irving’s potential return and health are seen as positive signs for any team that signs him.
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