The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Victor Wembanyama needs to take more shots and score more points to help his team win.
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The Thunder won Game 5 against the Spurs with a score of 127-114.
The Spurs are close to being eliminated from the playoffs.
Victor Wembanyama made 4 of 15 shots and missed all five 3-point attempts in the game.
Wembanyama scored 20 points, with 12 points coming from free throws.
Coach Johnson said Wembanyama should take more than 15 shots and score more than 20 points.
In Spurs wins, Wembanyama has taken at least 22 shots; in losses, he took 16 or fewer shots.
Johnson also mentioned the team needs to make better, more confident plays during games.
Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday, May 28.
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Victor Wembanyama, a star player for the San Antonio Spurs, had a poor shooting performance in Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, scoring 20 points mostly from free throws. After the Spurs lost, he left the arena without talking to reporters, which upset some people given his previous statements about embracing media attention.
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Victor Wembanyama shot 4-for-15 from the floor and missed all five 3-point attempts in Game 5.
He scored 20 points, with 12 points coming from free throws.
The Spurs lost the game 127-114 to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
After the loss, Wembanyama left the arena without answering questions from the media.
Reporters had been waiting nearly an hour for him to speak.
Some media and fans expressed disappointment in his decision not to talk after the game.
Wembanyama had previously said the Spurs were a team "built" for the spotlight.
He needs to improve his performance in Game 6 for the Spurs to stay in the series.
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Greg Olsen won the Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Personality – Event Analyst, beating Tom Brady and other well-known sports analysts. Tom Brady congratulated Olsen on social media, and Olsen expressed gratitude for winning the award for the third time.
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Greg Olsen is a former NFL tight end and now a Fox Sports analyst.
Olsen won the Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Personality – Event Analyst.
Other nominees included Tom Brady, Troy Aikman, Cris Collinsworth, and Bill Raftery.
Tom Brady congratulated Olsen in a video posted on Instagram.
Olsen has won this Sports Emmy three times.
Last year, Peyton Manning won this same award.
Bill Raftery is a well-known college basketball analyst and the only non-football analyst nominated.
Olsen called the group of nominees each year “incredible” and praised the competition.
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Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, announced he bought a minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians baseball team. He shared his strong connection to Cleveland and said he wants to support the team and community while learning about sports ownership.
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Travis Kelce plays for the Kansas City Chiefs and will return for another season.
He recently appeared with his soon-to-be wife at an NBA playoff game.
Kelce bought a minority share in the Cleveland Guardians, a Major League Baseball team.
The Guardians are valued at about $1.7 billion.
Kelce said he has deep ties to Cleveland and credits the city for his values and success.
He wants to support the Guardians and learn about good team ownership.
Kelce mentioned friendly competition with teammate Patrick Mahomes, whose team plays in the same sports division.
Kelce respects the Kansas City Royals, another baseball team, and recalled cheering for them during their 2015 World Series win.
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Manchester United is close to signing Ederson, a 26-year-old midfielder from Atalanta, for about £41.6 million. The club aims to strengthen its midfield after losing Casemiro and is keeping its finances under control while competing in the transfer market.
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Manchester United is negotiating to buy Ederson from Atalanta for around 48 million euros (£41.6 million).
Ederson is a 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder with 12 months left on his current contract.
United wants to strengthen central midfield following Casemiro’s departure and uncertainty about Manuel Ugarte.
The club hopes to sign two or three midfielders this summer but is cautious about offering long, expensive contracts.
United recently reported a profit of £37.7 million for the nine months ending 31 March.
The club still owes large amounts in unpaid transfer fees, totaling around £482 million in trade payables.
Former manager Ruben Amorim was sacked in January, costing the club £16.7 million.
Manchester United is also working on a new 100,000-seat stadium project.
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The NBA has given a warning to Victor Wembanyama for not talking to reporters after the Spurs lost Game 5. The league said this goes against their rules about media access.
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Victor Wembanyama is a player for the San Antonio Spurs basketball team.
The Spurs lost Game 5 in their current playoff series.
Wembanyama did not speak to reporters after the game.
The NBA requires players to be available to the media after games.
Because he skipped the media session, Wembanyama was warned by the NBA.
ESPN reported this information based on a source.
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Packers running back Josh Jacobs was released from jail on Wednesday. He is under investigation after being arrested on several domestic violence charges.
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Josh Jacobs plays as a running back for the Green Bay Packers football team.
He was arrested on multiple domestic violence charges.
Jacobs was held in jail but was released on Wednesday.
The investigation into the charges is still ongoing.
No decision or outcome in the case has been announced yet.
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Moise Kouame, a 17-year-old French tennis player, became the youngest man in 17 years to win a main-draw singles match at the French Open. He defeated former US Open champion Marin Cilic in straight sets, marking a major milestone early in his career.
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Kouame is 17 years and two months old.
He beat Marin Cilic with scores of 7-6, 6-2, 6-1 at the French Open.
He is the youngest male player to win a Grand Slam singles match since Bernard Tomic in 2009.
The last youngest player to win a first-round match at the French Open was Dinu Pescariu in 1991.
Kouame is the first teenager to beat a major champion in his Grand Slam debut since Marat Safin in 1998.
He was born in 2009 in Sarcelles, France, and is of Ivorian-Cameroonian descent.
Kouame began playing tennis at age six and is coached by former world no. 7 Richard Gasquet.
His nickname is “KTT,” which means “Kouame every surface,” reflecting his skill on all court types.
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UNC Wilmington women's basketball coach Nicole Woods was caught in a strong ocean current while trying to save her 8-year-old nephew. She said she feels lucky to have survived the dangerous situation.
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Nicole Woods is the women's basketball coach at UNC Wilmington.
She tried to rescue her 8-year-old nephew from a rip current.
A rip current is a strong, fast-moving water flow that can pull swimmers out to sea.
Woods was nearly drowned but managed to survive.
She described the experience as very dangerous.
Woods expressed gratitude for being alive after the incident.
The event shows the dangers of swimming in the ocean without caution.
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Kirby Smart, coach of the SEC football team Georgia Bulldogs, suggested the SEC might leave the NCAA if they cannot make a deal on the College Football Playoff (CFP). This comment has sparked many questions during discussions about expanding football conferences.
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Kirby Smart made remarks about the SEC possibly leaving the NCAA.
The SEC is a major college football conference.
The issue centers around making a deal about the College Football Playoff.
Conference expansion has been a main topic at spring football meetings.
Smart’s comments have caused a lot of discussion and questions.
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The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) roster for the upcoming World Cup was officially announced by coach Mauricio Pochettino in Manhattan, confirming the 26-player squad previously reported. Pochettino chose not to explain why some players, like Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann, were left out and urged focus on the team’s upcoming games.
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Mauricio Pochettino revealed the USMNT World Cup roster with 26 players at a public event.
The roster was first reported by The Guardian over 72 hours earlier.
Fans showed support and disappointment with signs, notably asking for the inclusion of Diego Luna.
Diego Luna had been a key player under Pochettino but was not included in the squad.
Pochettino said it was disrespectful to talk about players not on the roster.
The coach focused on the need to move forward and prepare for upcoming matches.
There is a limited number of central midfielders in the squad, which surprised some fans.
Injuries and recent player performances influenced Pochettino’s selection decisions.
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The New York Jets have traded special teams player Irv Charles to the Seattle Seahawks. Charles is moving from a team with a poor record to the current Super Bowl champions.
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Irv Charles plays on special teams.
He was with the New York Jets before the trade.
The Jets have the worst record in the league.
Charles was traded to the Seattle Seahawks.
The Seahawks are the reigning Super Bowl champions.
ESPN confirmed the trade through a source.
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The United States men's soccer team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup, which they will partially host. Coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed optimism about the team's chances, suggesting they could aim to win the tournament. The team will train at a new, high-quality facility in Georgia and hopes to advance beyond the Round of 16.
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The US men's soccer team has appeared in 10 World Cups, first in 1930, with their best finish being third place that year.
Landon Donovan holds the US records for most World Cup goals (5) and appearances (12).
The team is currently ranked 16th in the FIFA world rankings.
Pochettino and former player Alexi Lalas both said "Why not us?" to indicate belief in winning the 2026 World Cup.
The team's training facility in Fayetteville, Georgia, cost over $200 million and was funded by Arthur Blank.
The US is in Group D, along with Australia, Paraguay, and Turkiye.
Historically, the US has struggled against European teams in World Cups, with only three wins against UEFA countries.
Advancing beyond the Round of 16 would require winning multiple games, a challenge given past performances.
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The Arizona Cardinals are preparing for their 2026 NFL training camp after a difficult 3-14 season. The team has new additions, including rookies and veterans, but they face challenges with an inexperienced roster and questions about their starting quarterback.
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The Arizona Cardinals finished the 2025 NFL season with a 3-14 record.
Mike LaFleur is the new head coach of the Cardinals.
Projected starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett is holding out for a better contract, with Gardner Minshew and rookie Carson Beck as possible starters.
The team’s top rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is expected to have a strong season.
The offense relies heavily on Love and wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., but overall depth is weak.
The defense ranked 27th in the league last year and lacks standout players.
The Cardinals play in a tough division with the Rams, 49ers, and Seahawks.
Training camp starts in mid-July, following organized team activities (OTAs) and a mandatory minicamp.
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Barcelona and Bayern Munich are both interested in signing Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon. Newcastle wants at least £70 million for Gordon, whose contract runs until 2030, and talks with Barcelona are ongoing.
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Barcelona, the champions of Spain’s La Liga, are discussing a possible deal for Anthony Gordon with Newcastle United.
Bayern Munich has also talked with Newcastle about signing Gordon but has not matched Newcastle’s valuation.
Newcastle's chief executive said the club will only sell players on their own terms.
Gordon scored 17 goals for Newcastle this season and is their top scorer.
Gordon's contract with Newcastle lasts until 2030.
Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League and may need to sell players to rebuild the team.
Gordon was left on the bench for the last four games of the season, suggesting a possible farewell.
Barcelona is also interested in other forwards Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid) and Joao Pedro (Chelsea).
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The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 to win their playoff series in four straight games and advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in nine years. Vegas's strong defense stopped Colorado’s offense, and key players Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored the goals. The Golden Knights will now wait to see if Carolina or Montreal wins the Eastern Conference Final.
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Vegas swept Colorado 4-0 in their playoff series.
Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored the goals for Vegas.
Colorado won the Presidents’ Trophy as the best regular-season team but lost in the second round.
Vegas’s goalie, Carter Hart, stopped 20 shots and nearly had a shutout.
Colorado’s coach changed goalies during the game and had injuries to two top players, Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon.
Vegas replaced their coach late in the regular season and went undefeated in their last eight games before the playoffs.
Vegas will next face the winner of the Carolina vs. Montreal series in the Stanley Cup Final.
The Golden Knights have reached the Stanley Cup Final three times in nine seasons, including their first season in 2018.
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A 70-foot statue of football player Lionel Messi in Kolkata, India, will be taken down because it was seen swaying in the wind and found unsafe after an inspection. Authorities are planning to move the statue to a new location and have made the area around it safe with ropes and barricades.
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The statue is 70 feet tall and made of fibreglass and iron.
It was built in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, in December during Messi’s tour of the country.
Local residents complained after noticing the statue swaying in the wind.
Engineers inspected the statue and said it is structurally unsafe.
The statue is near a busy road and a subway, making removal difficult.
Heavy-duty nylon ropes and barricades have been used to secure the statue and keep people away.
The statue was put together by a team of 45 workers over 27 days.
Messi appeared virtually to unveil the statue by pressing a button on a screen.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 and now lead the Western Conference finals 3-2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander improved after a slow start and key players Chet Holmgren, Alex Caruso, and Jared McCain contributed significantly. The Spurs’ star Victor Wembanyama had a quiet game, and the Spurs need him to score more to stay in the series.
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The Thunder lead the series 3-2 and can win the finals by winning Game 6.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points despite missing early shots.
Jared McCain started for the first time in the playoffs, scoring 20 points with strong second-half performance.
Chet Holmgren had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Alex Caruso scored 22 points with 6 assists.
The Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama scored 20 points on poor shooting (4-of-15) and had only 18 rebounds in the last three games combined.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama needs to score more than 20 points to help his team win.
The Spurs’ Stephon Castle led his team with 24 points and was frustrated about how fouls were called during the game.
The Thunder attempted 38 free throws, which was six more than the Spurs in this game.
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Mallory Swanson will join the United States Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) for two away games against Brazil in June. This is her first call-up since she gave birth in November.
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Mallory Swanson is a forward player for the USWNT.
She has not played for the national team since November, when she had a baby.
Swanson will participate in two international games against Brazil.
The games will take place on June 6 and June 9.
Both matches will be played away, meaning not in the United States.
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A large statue of football player Lionel Messi in Kolkata, India, is being removed because it is unsafe and swaying in the wind. The statue was put up last year during Messi’s visit to India but now poses a safety risk.
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The statue of Lionel Messi is 21 metres (70 feet) tall and golden-colored.
It was erected in Kolkata, West Bengal, during Messi’s GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Tour of India in December.
Engineers found the statue unsafe because it is swaying in the wind.
Workers used ropes to try to secure the statue before its removal.
The exact date for removing the statue has not been decided yet.
It is unclear if the statue will be placed somewhere else after removal.
Messi is expected to play in his sixth World Cup, with Argentina starting the tournament on June 16.
Football is India’s second most popular sport, although the country is more known for cricket and ranks 142nd in FIFA football rankings.
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