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SGA, Jokic, Wembanyama headline All-NBA teams

May 24, 2026 • ESPN

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic were unanimously chosen for the first-team All-NBA. Victor Wembanyama just missed making the first team by one vote.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays for Oklahoma City.
Nikola Jokic plays for Denver.
Both Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic had unanimous votes for the first All-NBA team.
Victor Wembanyama plays for San Antonio.
Wembanyama missed the first team by only one vote.
The All-NBA team honors the best players of the basketball season.

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The moment that broke Guardiola on day a decade of glory ended

May 24, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Pep Guardiola managed Manchester City for ten years and recently ended his time with the team after many victories. His final game was emotional, with players and fans showing their respect for him. The north stand at Etihad Stadium will be named the "Pep Guardiola Stand" in his honor.

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Pep Guardiola was the Manchester City manager for ten years.
He won six Premier League titles, one Champions League, three FA Cups, and five Carabao Cups during his time.
His final game ended with a loss to Aston Villa but was marked by emotional moments.
Captain Bernardo Silva and Guardiola shared tears and an embrace on the pitch.
Fans bought merchandise and gathered to celebrate Guardiola’s contributions.
The north end of Etihad Stadium was renamed the "Pep Guardiola Stand."
Guardiola’s 95-year-old father attended the final game.
Manager Unai Emery called Guardiola football’s "only genius" and gave him a gift before the game.

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In the blink of an eye: Rosenqvist's closest-ever ...

May 24, 2026 • ESPN

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Felix Rosenqvist won the Indianapolis 500 race, which was the closest finish ever in the event's history. This was his first victory on an oval race track.

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Felix Rosenqvist had never won a race on an oval track before.
The Indianapolis 500 is a major car race held on an oval-shaped track.
Rosenqvist’s win was the closest finish ever recorded in the Indianapolis 500.
The victory makes Rosenqvist's first oval win memorable.
The race took place on a Sunday.
The close finish means the race was decided by a very small margin.

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Britain's Jones breaks through at French Open after 'hardest moment of career'

May 24, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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British tennis player Francesca Jones won her first Grand Slam match at the French Open after overcoming injuries and a rare genetic condition. She beat Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia and advanced to the second round, marking a major comeback after a difficult year.

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Francesca Jones was born with a rare condition called Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia (EEC).
She uses a specially modified grip to play tennis.
In early 2026, she suffered a serious concussion from a gym accident where a weight fell on her head and knee.
Jones had not won any first-round Grand Slam matches in six attempts before this victory.
She was ranked 105th in the world and gained entry into the French Open main draw after some players withdrew.
Jones defeated Beatriz Haddad Maia 1-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-2 at Roland Garros.
Her victory puts her into the second round against 27th seed Marie Bouzkova.
Jones has said this has been the hardest year of her career, both physically and emotionally.

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What happens now at relegated West Ham?

May 24, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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West Ham United has been relegated from the Premier League after 14 years despite winning their final game against Leeds. The club now faces financial challenges, changes in ownership stakes, and questions about the future as they aim to return to the top division.

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West Ham won their last match 2-1 against Leeds but were still relegated due to other results.
The club last won a major trophy less than three years ago, the Europa Conference League.
Relegation reduces costs, such as a £2.5 million saving on stadium rent.
Ownership has changed: David Gold passed away in 2023; his daughter and new investors hold shares alongside chairman Sullivan.
West Ham reported a £104 million loss for the year ending May 2025 and expects more losses this year.
New English Football League Squad Cost Rules will allow clubs to spend 85% of their income, which benefits West Ham compared to Championship rivals.
The club’s revenue is expected to drop by 50% to 60% due to relegation.
To manage finances, West Ham may need to sell players and reduce wages.

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Spurs survival celebrations can't disguise season of embarrassment

May 24, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Tottenham Hotspur secured their place in the Premier League for next season by winning their final game against Everton, avoiding relegation. Despite the relief, fans expressed frustration with the club’s owners and the poor performance throughout the season, which saw the team finish 17th again.

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Tottenham won their final match against Everton, guaranteeing Premier League survival.
The club finished 17th in the league for the second year in a row.
Fans displayed a banner criticizing the owners and demanding change.
Only three home league wins were achieved this season.
The club sacked coach Thomas Frank, then Igor Tudor, who lasted just 44 days.
Roberto de Zerbi took over late in the season and helped the team avoid relegation.
Key club executives and family owners attended the final game.
Rival club Arsenal won the Premier League title on the same day Spurs secured survival.

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Rider dies following crash on Pre-TT classic race

May 24, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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A rider named Alan Oversby died after a crash during the Pre-TT Classic motorcycle race on the Isle of Man. He was racing in the 400cc category on the Billown Circuit when the accident happened.

Key Facts

Alan Oversby was 68 years old and from Bolton le Sands, Lancashire.
The crash occurred on the second lap of the 400cc race on the Billown Circuit.
Oversby was an experienced racer in the Pre-TT Classic Road races, starting in 2005.
He had won 16 races during his career, including two wins on the previous Sunday.
The Southern 100 Road Races organizers expressed their sympathy to his family, friends, and team.
The Pre-TT Classic races take place on the Isle of Man, known for road racing events.
The crash happened near the area called Ballakeighan on the south side of the island.

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Clark cards 60, finishes 30 under for Nelson win

May 24, 2026 • ESPN

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Wyndham Clark scored 11 under par with a 60 during the final round to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf tournament. He finished 30 under par overall, beating Si Woo Kim by three strokes and surpassing the defending champion Scottie Scheffler.

Key Facts

Wyndham Clark shot 11 under par with a final round score of 60.
Clark won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.
He finished the event at 30 under par.
Si Woo Kim was the runner-up, three strokes behind Clark.
Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion, did not win this time.

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Ionescu makes season debut, Liberty fall to Wings

May 24, 2026 • ESPN

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Sabrina Ionescu played her first game of the season for the New York Liberty. The Dallas Wings won the game with a score of 91 to 76.

Key Facts

Sabrina Ionescu returned to play after missing earlier games this season.
The game was between the New York Liberty and the Dallas Wings.
Dallas Wings players Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd each scored 24 points.
The final score was Dallas Wings 91, New York Liberty 76.
Dallas Wings won the game on Sunday.

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All gas, no brakes: Curt Cignetti drives honorary ...

May 24, 2026 • ESPN

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Curt Cignetti, the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers football team, drove around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway track before a race on Sunday. He did this as an honorary activity for the event.

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Curt Cignetti is the coach of the Indiana Hoosiers football team.
He drove a vehicle around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway track.
This event took place ahead of a race scheduled on Sunday.
Cignetti’s role was honorary, meaning it was a special guest activity.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a well-known racing venue.

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Raducanu beaten in French Open first round

May 24, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Emma Raducanu lost in the first round of the French Open to Argentina’s Solana Sierra. Raducanu struggled in the match, losing the first set without winning a game and eventually losing the second set in a tie-break.

Key Facts

Raducanu lost to Solana Sierra with scores of 6-0 and 7-6 (7-4).
Raducanu had only played one match on clay before the French Open this year.
She has been affected by illness, missing over two months of play after March.
Sierra is ranked number 68 in the world and grew up playing on clay courts.
Raducanu made 15 unforced errors and no winners in the first set.
Raducanu fought back in the second set but could not win the match.
Raducanu plans to focus on the British grass-court season next.
Sierra will play against Jasmine Paolini or Dayana Yastremska in the second round.

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West Ham go down as Salah and Guardiola make emotional Premier League exits

May 24, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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West Ham United were relegated from the Premier League after losing their position on the last day of the season, while Tottenham Hotspur avoided relegation by winning their match. Pep Guardiola ended his time as Manchester City manager, and Mohamed Salah played his final game for Liverpool, both receiving emotional farewells.

Key Facts

West Ham won 3-0 against Leeds but still got relegated as Tottenham won 1-0 against Everton.
Tottenham will stay in the Premier League for their 49th straight season.
Pep Guardiola ended a 10-year spell at Manchester City with six Premier League titles.
Mohamed Salah played his 442nd and final game for Liverpool, scoring 257 goals during nine years.
Arsenal won the Premier League title this season, their first since 2004.
Sunderland qualified for a European competition in their first season after promotion.
Erling Haaland won the Premier League Golden Boot for the third time in four seasons, scoring 27 goals.
Chelsea missed out on European football for next season after finishing 10th.

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Fabregas guides Como to UCL; Milan, Pulisic out

May 24, 2026 • ESPN

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Cesc Fabregas helped Como win a game that qualified them for next season’s Champions League. Meanwhile, AC Milan lost their final match at home, dropping out of the top four and into the Europa League instead.

Key Facts

Como secured a spot in the Champions League for the next season.
Cesc Fabregas played a key role in Como’s victory.
AC Milan lost their last game of the Serie A season at home.
Due to the loss, AC Milan finished outside the top four teams.
As a result, AC Milan will play in the Europa League next season, not the Champions League.

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Judge halts homer drought with walk-off vs. Rays

May 24, 2026 • ESPN

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Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees ended his 11-game streak without any runs batted in (RBIs) by hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays. This home run helped the Yankees win the game with a walk-off, meaning it ended the game immediately.

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Aaron Judge is a player for the New York Yankees.
He had not had an RBI in 11 consecutive games, which was his worst streak.
Judge hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning.
The home run was a walk-off, meaning it ended the game when it happened.
The opposing team was the Tampa Bay Rays.
The home run helped the Yankees secure the victory in that game.

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Tearful Kostyuk speaks of Ukraine missile attack after 'most difficult' French Open win

May 24, 2026 • France24

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Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk played a tough first-round match at the 2026 French Open after learning a missile struck near her parents' home in Ukraine. Despite the emotional news, she won the match and spoke about the strength of Ukrainian people during the ongoing conflict.

Key Facts

Marta Kostyuk won her first-round match at the French Open against Oksana Selekhmeteva with scores 6-2, 6-3.
She found out on the morning of the match that a Russian missile had hit a building 100 meters from her parents’ house in Ukraine.
No one in her family was injured in the attack, which included her mother, sister, and great aunt among 17 people in the house.
Kostyuk has not shaken hands with Russian players since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
She expressed feeling scared and emotional but chose to play to show resilience and support for her home country.
Ukrainian fans waved their flags at Roland Garros and supported Kostyuk and other Ukrainian players.
Elina Svitolina, another Ukrainian player, recently won the Italian Open and is seen as a strong contender at the French Open.
Seven Ukrainian women, including Kostyuk and Svitolina, are ranked in the top 100 in the world despite the war in their country.

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Rosenqvist wins closest Indianapolis 500 ever

May 24, 2026 • ESPN

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Felix Rosenqvist from Sweden won the Indianapolis 500 car race. He finished very close to his competitor, with a difference of just 0.0233 seconds.

Key Facts

Felix Rosenqvist is from Sweden.
He won the Indianapolis 500 race.
The race ended with a one-lap showdown.
The winning margin was 0.0233 seconds.
This was the closest finish in the history of the Indianapolis 500.

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Rare Ronaldo card fetches $1.35M at private sale

May 24, 2026 • ESPN

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A rare, unique Cristiano Ronaldo trading card from 2018 was sold in a private sale for $1.35 million. The sale was handled by Fanatics Collect and confirmed by Fanatics.

Key Facts

The trading card is a green 2018 Panini Kaboom card.
It is a 1-of-1 numbered card, meaning only one card like this exists.
The card sold privately for $1.35 million.
Fanatics Collect managed the private sale.
Fanatics confirmed the sale information to ESPN.

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Thousands enjoy final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend

May 24, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Thousands of people attended the final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend music festival at Herrington Country Park in Sunderland. The event featured nearly 100 artists, including headline performances by Olivia Dean and Niall Horan, and offered live music, sunshine, and entertainment across three stages.

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Radio 1's Big Weekend took place over three days in Herrington Country Park, Sunderland.
Almost 100 acts performed during the event.
Olivia Dean closed the festival with her first UK festival headline set.
Niall Horan performed his first live concert in about 18 months and expressed feeling nervous.
DJ Maia Beth started the final day on the main stage with upbeat songs.
Artists like Myles Smith engaged closely with the crowd during their performances.
Fans traveled from various parts of the UK to attend, some for multiple days.
Festival staff helped keep attendees safe and hydrated during hot weather.

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Amtrak is smashing ridership records. Is it ready to handle the World Cup?

May 24, 2026 • Guardian US

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Amtrak is experiencing record numbers of passengers and expects to play a big role in transporting fans during the upcoming World Cup in the US. The Northeast Corridor, running from Washington DC to Boston, will be heavily used by soccer fans traveling between host cities, but Amtrak faces challenges like crowded tracks and budget issues.

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Amtrak carried 34.5 million passengers last year, a 5% increase from the previous year.
The US will host the World Cup from June 11 to July 19, with 11 host cities.
The Northeast Corridor, Amtrak’s busiest rail line, saw 15 million riders in 2025 and runs about 150 trains daily.
World Cup matches are held in cities along the Northeast Corridor, including Boston, New York/New Jersey, and Philadelphia.
Some US cities not hosting matches, like Washington DC and Portland, can use Amtrak trains to reach nearby host cities.
Amtrak uses rail lines owned by freight companies in many areas, limiting its ability to upgrade tracks or schedules.
The system may face budget cuts under President Trump’s administration.
The World Cup will test Amtrak’s ability to handle a big surge of passengers traveling between cities.

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No Alcaraz, no party? Five reasons not to miss this year’s French Open

May 24, 2026 • France24

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The French Open has started without defending men’s champion Carlos Alcaraz, who is injured. Fans are watching Italy’s Jannik Sinner as a top contender while celebrating French player Gaël Monfils playing his last French Open before retirement. On the women’s side, Elina Svitolina is a strong competitor after recent wins.

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Carlos Alcaraz, last year’s French Open champion, is not playing due to injury.
Jannik Sinner, the world No.1 and 2025 French Open champion, is a favorite to win this year’s tournament.
Novak Djokovic, 38 years old, is competing but has played only one clay match this year and is not in top form.
Gaël Monfils, a popular French player aged 39, is retiring after this season and playing his final French Open.
Monfils is known for his entertaining style and has never won a Grand Slam but is beloved by fans.
Monfils recently played a farewell exhibition match with his wife and other French tennis stars.
Elina Svitolina is a top contender in the women’s draw, having just won the Italian Open.
Svitolina recently defeated high-ranked players and has strong support from French fans.

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