Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon with a time of 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds, breaking the two-hour barrier for the first time in an official race. The top three runners all finished faster than the previous world record, setting new standards for marathon running.
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Sabastian Sawe finished the London Marathon in 1:59:30, breaking the two-hour mark by 30 seconds.
The previous men's marathon world record was beaten by 65 seconds.
Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha finished second with a time of 1:59:41 in his first marathon.
Jacob Kiplimo from Uganda came third, finishing in 2:00:28.
All three top finishers broke the previous record held by Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum.
The marathon distance is historically linked to a run from Marathon to Athens in ancient Greece.
Sawe ran a faster second half than the first, completing it in 59 minutes and 1 second.
In 2019, Eliud Kipchoge broke two hours unofficially in a special event that did not count as a record.
Advances in training and shoe technology have helped improve marathon times over the years.
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Me'Arah O'Neal, a talented basketball player who played for Florida last season, has decided to join the University of Kentucky. She is also known as the youngest daughter of former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal.
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Me'Arah O'Neal played as a forward for Florida's basketball team last season.
She is the youngest daughter of Shaquille O'Neal, a former professional basketball player.
Me'Arah has committed to transfer to the University of Kentucky.
This move means she will play for Kentucky starting next season.
The announcement marks a significant change in her college basketball career.
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The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 128-96 in an NBA playoff game, led by Jayson Tatum who scored 30 points. Tatum expressed sympathy for Minnesota Timberwolves’ Donte DiVincenzo, who suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury similar to one Tatum had last year.
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The Celtics won against the 76ers by 32 points in Game 4 of their playoff series.
Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, made 11 assists, and had 7 rebounds.
Joel Embiid returned to the 76ers lineup but his team still lost.
Donte DiVincenzo of the Timberwolves tore his right Achilles tendon early in a playoff game.
Tatum himself injured his Achilles tendon last May and returned after surgery.
Tatum said he understands DiVincenzo’s feelings and plans to offer support.
The Timberwolves lead their series against the Denver Nuggets 3-1 but face more injuries.
The Celtics are strong contenders to reach the NBA Finals in the Eastern Conference.
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The University of North Carolina basketball team has added 7-foot center Cade Bennerman through the transfer portal. Bennerman, who did not play in his first college season at Northwestern, will join the team with four years of eligibility remaining.
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Cade Bennerman, a 7-foot center, committed to North Carolina (UNC).
Bennerman originally joined Northwestern as a three-star recruit in 2025 but did not play during his first season.
He has four years of college eligibility left to play basketball.
This signing comes shortly after UNC star center Henri Veesaar declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.
Bennerman offers UNC more depth in the front court but is not expected to match Veesaar’s production.
UNC has also added 6-foot-9 forward Maxim Logue from Florida Atlantic as a transfer.
Bennerman is the fifth transfer player committed to UNC for the 2026-27 season.
True freshman recruits Maximo Adams and Malloy Smith are also joining UNC’s roster.
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The Boston Red Sox fired their manager, Alex Cora, and some of his coaching staff after a poor start to the season despite a recent big win. Reporter Ken Rosenthal criticized the team’s owners for making the decision quickly and not involving the players in the discussion.
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Alex Cora was fired by the Boston Red Sox after a 10-17 start this season.
The decision came after a 17-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
Several members of Cora’s coaching staff were also let go.
Red Sox owner John Henry thanked Cora for his past success, including a great season in 2018.
Players were not consulted before the firing was announced.
Interim manager Chad Tracy took over after Cora’s departure.
MLB reporter Ken Rosenthal said the Red Sox acted too quickly and showed a lack of respect for players and fans.
Rosenthal also criticized how the team handled a meeting with players after the firing.
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Arsenal forward Kai Havertz got hurt with a muscle injury during a recent game against Newcastle. Despite this, the team expects him to play in some of the last Premier League games as Arsenal aims to win the title for the first time since 2004.
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Kai Havertz suffered an upper leg muscle injury against Newcastle.
He had to leave the game early because of the injury.
Arsenal is not giving a clear timeline for his full recovery.
The team expects he will play in some of their last four Premier League matches.
Arsenal is competing for the Premier League title and is also in the Champions League semi-finals.
Havertz has had many injuries this season, including a knee injury that made him miss six months.
Since returning in January, Havertz has scored five goals in 19 games.
Arsenal will play Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.
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Mike Tomlin, the former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, will join NBC’s “Football Night in America” as a new analyst next season. His arrival has led to former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms being let go from the show.
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Mike Tomlin was head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 19 seasons.
Tomlin won one Super Bowl championship with the Steelers.
He parted ways with the Steelers due to limited playoff success in recent years.
NBC announced Tomlin will join “Football Night in America” as an analyst next season.
Chris Simms was informed last week that he would no longer be part of the show.
Tony Dungy, another former coach, was already let go from the show earlier this year.
Tomlin will join Maria Taylor, Jason Garrett, and Devin McCourty on the program’s cast.
NBC has not explicitly confirmed that Tomlin’s joining caused Simms’ departure, but the timing suggests a connection.
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Four teams remain in this season's Champions League: Paris St-Germain, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, and Bayern Munich. The article reviews their chances based on recent performance, history, and expert predictions ahead of the semifinals.
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Thirty-two teams have been eliminated; four are left competing in the Champions League semifinals.
Paris St-Germain won the Champions League for the first time last season and aim to keep the trophy.
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid have never won the Champions League before this season.
Bayern Munich has won the competition six times and looks to win for the seventh time.
Arsenal performed strongly this season with 10 wins and 2 draws in 12 games.
Atletico Madrid is considered a surprise team, performing well despite struggles in their domestic league.
Bayern Munich recently won the German Bundesliga and scored 38 goals in 12 Champions League games.
PSG beat English teams Chelsea and Liverpool to reach the semifinals and have strong momentum.
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Deandre Ayton of the Los Angeles Lakers was ejected in the third quarter of Game 4 against the Houston Rockets after an elbow hit Rockets center Alperen Sengun. The foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 2, leading to an automatic ejection, but both Sengun and others questioned the severity of the call. The Lakers lost the game 115-96, and Game 5 will take place on Wednesday in Los Angeles.
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Deandre Ayton was ejected during the third quarter of Game 4 between the Lakers and Rockets.
Ayton’s elbow accidentally hit Alperen Sengun’s face during a fight for position.
Officials reviewed the play and upgraded the foul to a Flagrant 2, which causes automatic ejection.
Sengun said he was surprised and thought the ejection was a bit soft.
Lakers coach JJ Redick and LeBron James both said Ayton did not intend to hurt Sengun.
The Lakers lost Game 4 with a score of 115-96.
Game 5 will be played in Los Angeles at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
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Victor Wembanyama helped the San Antonio Spurs take a 3-1 lead in their NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers with a strong performance in Game 4. He scored 27 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and blocked 7 shots, matching a rare playoff achievement last seen by Shaquille O'Neal in 2004.
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The Spurs won Game 4 against the Trail Blazers 114-93 at the Moda Center.
Victor Wembanyama played after missing Game 3 due to a head injury and concussion protocol.
Wembanyama recorded 27 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, and 7 blocks in Game 4.
He became the first player since Shaquille O'Neal in 2004 to have at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 blocks in an NBA playoff game.
Wembanyama is also the first player in NBA history to score over 25 points and have 5+ blocks in his first road playoff game.
Spurs veteran Devin Vassell praised Wembanyama’s ability to impact both offense and defense.
Game 5 is scheduled for Tuesday night at 9:30 p.m. ET.
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Brendan Sorsby, a college football player, is facing a gambling-related case that has created uncertainty about his future in the sport. This situation also raises questions for Texas Tech, the team he plays for.
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Brendan Sorsby is involved in an NCAA gambling case.
The case affects his ability to continue playing college football.
Texas Tech is the college team impacted by this situation.
The outcome of the case is not yet clear.
The NCAA has rules against gambling to protect the integrity of college sports.
The case highlights concerns about gambling in college athletics.
Texas Tech must consider how this affects their team and plans.
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The Scottish Premiership title race remains very close between Hearts, Celtic, and Rangers with just four games left in the season. Rangers lost a recent match to Motherwell, making their chance to win the title uncertain, but the competition is still open and likely to be decided in the final minutes of the last games.
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Hearts, Celtic, and Rangers are the three main teams competing for the Scottish Premiership title.
Rangers recently lost to Motherwell, falling behind Hearts by four points and Celtic by three points.
There are only four league games left in the season.
The title race has been unpredictable, with the lead changing often even within single matches.
Many critical goals have been scored very late in games this season, affecting the standings.
Hearts have shown strong attacking stats in recent games, with many shots and possession.
Rangers have difficulty stopping opponents from scoring even though they score many goals themselves.
The league outcome might be decided in the final minutes of the last matches.
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Paige Bueckers spoke to the media about the attention on her relationship with teammate Azzi Fudd. She said that their relationship is private and not something for others to worry about.
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Paige Bueckers is a star player for the Dallas Wings.
Azzi Fudd is Bueckers's teammate on the Dallas Wings.
Media day was held for the Dallas Wings team.
Bueckers addressed questions about her relationship with Fudd during media day.
She described their relationship as private and not the business of others.
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The Florida Gators football team received a commitment from Peyton Miller, who is ranked as the top center in the high school class of 2027. This signing strengthens the team's prospects for the future.
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Peyton Miller is a highly ranked high school football player.
He plays the center position, an important role on the offensive line.
Miller is rated as the No. 1 center for the 2027 recruiting class by ESPN.
He has committed to play for the Florida Gators college football team.
This commitment is part of the Gators' ongoing recruiting efforts.
The signing could improve the team's strength in upcoming seasons.
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Pat Riley, a leader for the Miami Heat basketball team, said he will not retire. He will keep trying to build a winning team even after Miami did not make the playoffs this season.
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Pat Riley is a key figure for the Miami Heat basketball team.
The Miami Heat did not reach the playoffs this season.
This was the first time they missed playoffs since the 2018-19 season.
Despite this, Pat Riley will not retire.
Riley plans to continue using his "win big" strategy to improve the team.
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Boxers Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have agreed to fight each other later this year, according to their promoter Eddie Hearn. Joshua will first fight Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, before the big match with Fury expected in November.
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Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are both former world heavyweight boxing champions.
Their fight is confirmed for late 2026, with a tune-up fight for Joshua scheduled on July 25.
Joshua's July fight will be in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, against Kristian Prenga, a former kickboxer.
Tyson Fury had a recent fight in April to prepare for the upcoming bout with Joshua.
The big fight is being called "The Comeback" and will be shown live on DAZN and Netflix worldwide.
Eddie Hearn is the promoter managing these fights.
Anthony Joshua had a car accident in December 2025 but is now returning to boxing.
Both fighters have never faced each other in a professional fight before.
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Aryna Sabalenka won against Naomi Osaka in the fourth round of the Miami Open, coming back after losing the first set. Sabalenka will play Hailey Baptiste in the quarter-finals.
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Sabalenka is ranked world number one in tennis.
She lost the first set 6-7 but won the next two sets 6-3 and 6-2.
The match lasted two hours and 20 minutes.
Sabalenka has not lost in Madrid since 2023 and is the defending champion.
Osaka had a strong start and won the first set tie-break 7-1.
Sabalenka won her 15th match in a row this year.
Sabalenka previously beat Baptiste in the Miami Open quarter-finals last month to win the title.
Osaka took a long break from tennis after the birth of her daughter in July 2023.
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Allyson Felix, a track and field athlete, plans to return to competition at age 40. She hopes to compete in the 2027 events in Los Angeles and add more medals to her Olympic record.
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Allyson Felix is a track legend.
She is currently 40 years old.
Felix is planning a comeback to competitive running.
Her goal is to compete in 2027.
The 2027 competition will take place in Los Angeles.
She aims to increase her number of Olympic medals.
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The Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 4 of their playoff series against the Houston Rockets, 115-96, despite leading the series 3-0. LeBron James had a poor shooting night and said his turnovers contributed to the loss, while teammate Deandre Ayton also had a strong performance before being ejected.
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The Lakers trailed the Rockets 3-1 in a best-of-seven playoff series.
Houston Rockets player Amen Thompson scored 23 points and made 7 assists.
Deandre Ayton scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds but was ejected in the second half.
LeBron James scored 10 points with 9 assists and 4 rebounds but shot only 2 for 9 from the field.
James admitted his 8 turnovers were a key factor in the loss.
The Lakers’ defense was not blamed for the defeat; the problem was their offense.
The Lakers have been relying heavily on LeBron James due to injuries to key players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Austin Reaves might return for Game 5 while Doncic’s return date is still uncertain.
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Golfer Justin Rose has teamed up with McLaren Golf to use new golf clubs starting at the PGA Tour’s Cadillac Championship. Rose recently finished tied for third at the Masters for the second year in a row and is preparing for upcoming major tournaments.
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Justin Rose finished tied for third at the Masters for the second consecutive year.
He lost out to his friend and teammate Rory McIlroy in both recent Masters tournaments.
Rose has partnered with McLaren Golf and will use their clubs in upcoming PGA Tour events.
Rose helped design and test the new clubs as part of the collaboration.
He has won two PGA Tour events since last August and currently leads in greens in regulation this season.
The Cadillac Championship is a key event on the PGA Tour where Rose will debut the clubs.
Rose is preparing for the second major golf tournament of the year, which takes place in mid-May.
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