Cole Smith scored a goal in the third period, helping the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final. With this win, Vegas won all four games in the series and will move on to the Stanley Cup Final.
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Cole Smith scored 14 minutes and 15 seconds into the third period.
The Vegas Golden Knights won the game 2-1 against the Colorado Avalanche.
This was Game 4 in the Western Conference Final.
Vegas won the series in four straight games, called a "sweep."
The victory sends Vegas to the Stanley Cup Final.
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Bob Horner, a former Atlanta Braves baseball player known for his powerful hitting, has died at age 68. He was the first overall pick in the 1978 MLB draft and won the National League Rookie of the Year award that same year.
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Bob Horner died at the age of 68.
He played most of his career with the Atlanta Braves from 1978 to 1986.
Horner was the first overall pick in the 1978 MLB Draft.
He went directly to the major leagues without playing in the minor leagues.
Horner hit four home runs in a single game in 1986, a Braves first.
He won the National League Rookie of the Year award in 1978 and was an All-Star in 1982.
Horner played one season in Japan in 1987, then returned to MLB in 1988.
Shoulder injuries ended his career in 1989.
He was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.
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LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is recovering well from a foot injury that required two surgeries. LSU’s coach Lane Kiffin said Leavitt is expected to be ready for full practice during summer camp.
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Sam Leavitt is LSU’s quarterback transfer from Arizona State.
He suffered a foot injury called a Lisfranc injury last October against Houston.
Leavitt had two surgeries to fix the injury and recently had pins removed from his foot.
He has started running and doing light exercises as part of his recovery.
Larry Kiffin said Leavitt ran 21 mph on GPS recently and will be able to do full summer workouts.
Leavitt threw 4,513 yards and 34 touchdowns in two seasons at Arizona State.
He will replace Garrett Nussmeier, LSU’s 2025 starting quarterback who was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Christian McCaffrey is one of the best players for the San Francisco 49ers, excelling in both running and catching the football. Head coach Kyle Shanahan wants to reduce McCaffrey’s workload next season to keep him healthier and avoid injuries.
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McCaffrey had 413 touches last season, with 311 rushing attempts and 102 catches.
He ranked high in receiving among all NFL players, with 102 receptions, 924 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns.
Shanahan praised McCaffrey’s effort last season but said the team should not rely on him so much this year.
The coach hopes other players will get more chances to carry the ball and catch passes.
Second-year running back Jordan James and rookie Kaelan Black are expected to share some of McCaffrey’s running plays.
New receivers like Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and rookie De’Zhuan Stribling will help reduce the catching load on McCaffrey.
McCaffrey accounted for 65% of the team’s rush attempts last season.
Shanahan’s goal is to lower McCaffrey’s touches to around 350 or fewer for the season to keep him fresher.
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Frank Lampard won the League Managers Association (LMA) manager of the year award for leading Coventry City to win the 2025-26 Championship and return to the Premier League. The award is voted on by other managers and recognizes success based on results and available resources.
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Coventry City finished 11 points ahead to win the 2025-26 Championship under Frank Lampard.
This marks Coventry's return to the Premier League for the first time since the 2000-01 season.
Lampard received the Sir Alex Ferguson award, presented by England manager Thomas Tuchel.
The award considers both achievement and the team's resources.
Other shortlisted managers included Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, and Unai Emery.
Mikel Arteta won the Premier League manager award after leading Arsenal to the title.
Frank Lampard’s Coventry scored 97 goals and had the best defense in the Championship this season.
Steve Bruce and Martin O’Neill were inducted into the Hall of Fame for managing 1,000 games each.
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Trevor Lawrence, quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars, has performed very well since being drafted first overall in 2021. He is often asked if he likes living in Jacksonville, and he says he is tired of answering that question but does like the city.
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Trevor Lawrence was the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He has had three seasons with at least 4,000 passing yards and two seasons with 25 or more touchdowns.
Lawrence has helped lead the Jaguars to two playoff appearances and made a Pro Bowl.
He signed a five-year, $275 million contract extension with the Jaguars.
Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida by area and has over 1 million people, but is considered less glamorous than Miami or Tampa.
Lawrence says he is often asked if he likes playing in Jacksonville and is tired of answering that question.
The Jaguars finished with a 13-4 record last season and won the AFC South division.
Head coach Liam Coen is entering his second year with the team, aiming for continued success.
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US Soccer announced the 26 players chosen for the 2026 World Cup roster by head coach Mauricio Pochettino. The coach used email to inform players who were not selected, which sparked discussion about the best way to communicate such news.
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US Soccer revealed the 26 players for the 2026 World Cup in New York City.
Mauricio Pochettino, the USMNT coach, informed the final roster players by video message.
Players not selected were notified by email, which caused debate among fans and former players.
Pochettino said he prefers being consistent and honest in communications and does not plan to call players he cuts.
Landon Donovan, a former USMNT star, said some players might prefer not hearing directly, while others would want a call.
Former player Herculez Gomez criticized the email approach, calling it harsh compared to previous coaches who called players personally.
Diego Luna, a highly experienced player, was cut and also only notified by email, upsetting some former players.
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The Texas Rangers scored eight runs in the first inning of their game, highlighted by a three-run home run from Joc Pederson. This strong start came the day after the Rangers were no-hit by three Houston Astros pitchers.
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The Texas Rangers scored eight runs in their first inning.
Joc Pederson hit a home run that brought in three runs.
The home run happened during the first inning of the game.
The day before, the Rangers were no-hit by three pitchers on the Houston Astros team.
A no-hitter means the Rangers did not get any hits during the entire game.
The Astros’ combined no-hitter involved three different pitchers.
The Rangers responded quickly by scoring many runs early in the next game.
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Lane Kiffin, the LSU football coach, is preparing for LSU’s opening game this season. He avoided discussing the upcoming game against Ole Miss, which is scheduled for Week 3 and is expected to be an exciting matchup.
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Lane Kiffin is the head coach of LSU football team.
LSU’s first game of the season is the main focus for Coach Kiffin right now.
LSU will play Ole Miss in Week 3 of the season.
The Ole Miss game is considered a highly anticipated and important event.
Kiffin was at the SEC Meetings in Miramar Beach, Florida when asked about the Ole Miss game.
He chose not to give details or focus on the Ole Miss game during the meeting.
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The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team has officially announced the list of players who will compete in the upcoming World Cup. CBS News reporter Nicole Valdes spoke with some of the players and shared updates about the team.
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The U.S. Men's National Team roster for the World Cup is now public.
CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes interviewed several team members.
The announcement marks the final selection of players for the tournament.
Players are preparing to represent the U.S. in the World Cup competition.
The roster release is part of CBS News’ World Cup coverage.
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Tottenham Hotspur football club is reviewing why many players suffered injuries, especially serious knee issues, during the season. The club is conducting an internal investigation to improve player fitness and reduce injury absences for the next season.
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Tottenham finished the season barely avoiding relegation with a 1-0 win over Everton.
The team experienced many injuries, including several serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injuries.
Players missed over 2,000 combined days last season, with an average player availability of about 77%.
The club wants to increase player availability to about 90% and reduce injury days to under 1,000.
Tottenham’s new performance director, Dan Lewindon, is leading the injury review.
The review includes analyzing the condition of pitches and understanding why so many ACL injuries occurred.
Medical staff plan to create personalized medical and psychological profiles to better support each player.
The club is open to allowing injured players to do part of their rehab away from the club, as long as recovery plans are shared and approved.
Tottenham is working to better coordinate between medical staff, coaches, and players, especially after having three managers in less than a year.
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Jannik Sinner won his first-round match at the French Open with a strong performance, beating Clement Tabur in straight sets. With defending champion Carlos Alcaraz injured and Novak Djokovic nearing retirement, Sinner is seen as the main favorite to win the tournament and complete his career Grand Slam.
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Jannik Sinner defeated French wildcard Clement Tabur 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round.
Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning French Open champion, is out due to injury.
Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, is near the end of his career.
Sinner is the top seed and favored to win this year’s French Open.
He has a winning streak of 30 matches and recently won titles in Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome.
Sinner aims to complete the career Grand Slam, which means winning all four major tennis tournaments in his career.
His next opponent is Juan Manuel Cerundolo from Argentina.
Other top seeds in Sinner’s half of the draw, such as Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Bublik, were eliminated early.
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The Seattle Seahawks aim to win another Super Bowl, but they prefer to focus on moving forward rather than just defending their championship. Their approach emphasizes progress and new goals instead of repeating past success.
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The Seattle Seahawks are the current Super Bowl champions.
They want to win another championship.
The team does not want to focus on "defending" their title.
Instead, they prefer to talk about "running it forward."
This suggests they are looking ahead with new strategies and goals.
The article reflects the team's mindset before the upcoming season.
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Tyler Adams and Antonee Robinson have been selected for the United States men's soccer team for the upcoming World Cup. The squad includes players from English clubs and other international teams, coached by Mauricio Pochettino.
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Tyler Adams (midfielder) and Antonee Robinson (left-back) play for Bournemouth and Fulham, respectively.
Five USA players from English clubs were chosen, including Brenden Aaronson, Chris Richards, and Haji Wright.
Other key players include Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie from Italian clubs AC Milan and Juventus.
The team’s attacking midfielder Giovanni Reyna was involved in a past controversy but remains on the squad.
The World Cup group games for the USA start against Paraguay on June 13, followed by matches versus Australia and Turkey.
The full 26-player roster includes goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards from both Major League Soccer and international clubs.
Mauricio Pochettino is the head coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team for this World Cup.
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The New York Knicks reached the NBA Finals after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, and Josh Hart, former college teammates, spoke about their strong bond and shared history during a postgame press conference.
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The Knicks won the Eastern Conference Finals with a 130-93 victory in Game 4 against the Cavaliers.
Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, and Josh Hart all played together at Villanova University.
Bridges expressed gratitude for playing alongside Jalen Brunson, calling him a leader.
Bridges and Brunson won two NCAA national championships together in 2016 and 2018.
Josh Hart was also part of Villanova's 2016 NCAA championship team.
Hart described the players’ connection as a lifelong brotherhood that started in college.
The Knicks will play against the winner of the Western Conference Finals between the Spurs and Thunder.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the New York Knicks in a 4-game sweep during the Eastern Conference Finals. Despite criticism, head coach Kenny Atkinson will return for the 2026-27 season as the team plans to improve its roster in the offseason.
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The Cavaliers lost Game 4 with a score of 130-93 to the Knicks.
The Knicks swept the Cavaliers and moved to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
Cleveland blew a 22-point lead in Game 1 and lost all four games by large margins.
Fans and analysts criticized coach Kenny Atkinson for his decisions during the series.
Atkinson suggested the team won some series parts “analytically” despite losing, which drew backlash.
Cleveland hired Atkinson in 2024; he previously coached the Brooklyn Nets and helped with the Warriors.
In his first year, the Cavaliers won 64 games, earning the top seed in the Eastern Conference and Atkinson won Coach of the Year.
The Cavaliers plan to improve their roster but will keep Atkinson as coach for another season.
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The New York Knicks have won 11 straight playoff games and earned a record high point difference of +271 before the NBA Finals. They will face the winner of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.
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The Knicks started the playoffs down 1-2 against the Atlanta Hawks but then won 11 games in a row.
They swept the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round and Eastern Conference Finals.
Their +271 playoff point differential is the highest ever before the NBA Finals.
The previous record was +196 by the 2017 Golden State Warriors.
The Knicks won closeout games by large margins: 51 points against the Hawks, 30 points against the 76ers, and 37 points against the Cavaliers.
This is the Knicks’ first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999.
The Knicks will play the winner of the Spurs vs. Thunder series, which is tied 2-2.
Game 5 between the Spurs and Thunder is scheduled for Tuesday night at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center.
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Tennis player Coco Gauff had a minor car accident on her way to her first match at the French Open. She was not hurt, arrived late, and won her opening match against Taylor Townsend.
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Coco Gauff was involved in a small car crash before her match at Roland-Garros (the French Open).
The accident happened when a pole did not go down as expected, causing the car to hit it.
Gauff spilled juice in the car but was physically fine.
Her car was damaged and not drivable, so she took a taxi and a tournament car to the venue.
She won her first-round match in two sets against Taylor Townsend (6-4, 6-0).
Gauff mentioned the hot weather at Roland-Garros was not a problem for her since she is used to Florida heat.
Last year, Gauff won the French Open by beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
She lost the Italian Open final recently but will play Mayar Sherif next at the French Open.
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Jannik Sinner, the world number one tennis player, won his first match at the French Open in straight sets against Clement Tabur. Sinner won 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 and advanced to the second round, continuing his winning streak and showing strong chances to win the tournament.
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Jannik Sinner is the world number one tennis player.
He won his first French Open match in straight sets (6-1, 6-3, 6-4) against French player Clement Tabur.
The match took a little over two hours to finish.
This win marked Sinner’s 30th straight victory.
Sinner is aiming to complete a career Grand Slam, meaning winning all four major tennis tournaments in his career.
He recently won all three major clay-court tournaments before the French Open.
The previous champion and world number two Carlos Alcaraz is not playing in this tournament.
Sinner will face Argentinian Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the next round.
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NBA player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been criticized for flopping to get free throws during games. Former NBA player Reggie Miller defended SGA, saying it is up to referees to make calls, and noted that SGA’s free throw numbers are not as high as some believe.
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SGA led the NBA with 540 made free throws and had 641 attempts in the past season.
Some fans and media accuse SGA of flopping, which means exaggerating fouls to get free throws.
Reggie Miller said on "The Dan Patrick Show" that referees decide free throw calls, not the players.
Miller pointed out SGA averages about 8.5 free throws per game in the current playoff series.
SGA has received only three technical fouls, fewer than some other top players like Luka Doncic.
Defensive strategies by teams, like the San Antonio Spurs, can reduce free throw attempts by SGA.
Miller compared SGA to Michael Jordan, who had more complaints and technical fouls during his career.
The Thunder are playing Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals at home in Oklahoma City.
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