Northampton Saints won against Castres in a high-scoring rugby match, securing their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup. Despite being down initially, the Saints came back strong with multiple tries to clinch the victory.
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Northampton Saints defeated Castres 49-41 in the Champions Cup.
Saints captain George Furbank scored an important try and assisted another for Josh Kemeny.
Northampton was initially losing 12-0 but fought back to lead for the first time early in the second half.
Castres took an early lead with tries from Christian Ambadiang and Theo Chabouni.
The game had a total of 13 tries scored between both teams.
Castres' Christian Ambadiang scored the first and last tries of the match.
Saints will face the winner of the match between Bath and Saracens in the quarter-finals.
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola would like midfielder Rodri to stay with the club but says players who are unhappy have the option to leave. Rodri has played for Manchester City since 2019 and expressed interest in possibly joining Real Madrid, despite his past with Atletico Madrid.
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Pep Guardiola is the manager of Manchester City.
Rodri is a midfielder and captain of Spain's national team.
Rodri joined Manchester City in 2019 and has played 293 games for them.
His contract with Manchester City ends next summer.
Rodri hinted at interest in joining Real Madrid, a major Spanish club.
He has won multiple trophies with Manchester City, including the Premier League and Champions League.
Rodri won the Ballon d'Or in 2024.
Guardiola stated that players who are unhappy may leave the club if they wish.
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The WNBA is adding two new teams, the Portland Fire and the Toronto Tempo, for the 2026 season. In a recent expansion draft, the Indiana Fever lost two players, Chloe Bibby and Kristy Wallace, to these teams. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark expressed her support for her teammates on social media.
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The WNBA will feature two new teams: Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo during the 2026 season.
An expansion draft allowed current teams to protect some players, but not all, from being selected by the new teams.
Chloe Bibby and Kristy Wallace from the Indiana Fever were chosen by these new teams.
Chloe Bibby was a notable choice because of her impact on the team before her injury last season.
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever's star player, commented supportively about her teammates' selection on social media.
Clark is set to enter her third season with the Fever and could receive a significant salary increase under the new CBA.
By 2027, Clark may qualify to sign a maximum contract if her performance continues to improve.
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Leeds Rhinos won a rugby league match against Bradford Bulls, moving to the top of the Super League. Leeds scored four tries and four goals, while Bradford scored three tries. This was the first Super League match between these two teams since 2014.
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Leeds Rhinos beat Bradford Bulls with a score of 24-12.
Leeds now leads the Super League, surpassing Wigan Warriors.
Bradford scored first, but Leeds came back to win the game.
The match was Bradford's first Super League derby against Leeds since 2014.
Leeds scored four tries through players McDonnell, Bird, Handley, and Jenkins.
Caleb Aekins scored a late try for Bradford but it wasn't enough to win.
Bradford's player Phoenix Steinwede had a suspected hamstring injury during the game.
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The article discusses a promotion from Polymarket for new customers, offering a $20 bonus when depositing at least $20. This can be used for betting on NBA games like Knicks vs. Bulls and MLB games.
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Polymarket offers a $20 bonus for new customers using the promo code NEWSWEEK.
To get the bonus, a new user must deposit at least $20.
The bonus can be used to bet on NBA games like Knicks vs. Bulls and MLB games like Mets vs. Giants.
The Knicks are considered a strong team with good performance stats.
The Bulls have struggled due to internal problems and have lower performance stats.
The Timberwolves are noted as an underdog against the 76ers, potentially offering good value.
Participants must be over 18 and in an eligible Polymarket state to qualify for the promotion.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars gave Travon Walker, a former top NFL draft pick, a new contract extension. The deal is worth $110 million over four years, with a large portion guaranteed. Walker has been a strong player for the Jaguars, contributing to their defense.
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Travon Walker agreed to a four-year, $110 million contract extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The extension includes $77 million in guaranteed money.
Walker was the first overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, picked by the Jaguars.
He has faced competition from Aidan Hutchinson, another top draft pick from 2022.
Despite injuries in 2025, Walker managed to play 14 games that season.
Walker previously had strong seasons with 10 and 10.5 sacks.
The Jaguars won the AFC South last season, with Walker playing a key role in their defense.
Jacksonville's management highlighted Walker's leadership qualities and hinted at extending his contract.
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The NCAA Women's Final Four features top-seeded teams UConn, South Carolina, Texas, and UCLA competing in Phoenix. UConn will play against South Carolina, while Texas takes on UCLA, with both games airing on ESPN. UConn and Texas are favored to win their respective matches according to betting odds.
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UConn and South Carolina will face each other at 7 p.m. ET.
Texas and UCLA will play later at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Both games will be broadcast on ESPN.
UConn is favored to win against South Carolina with a -6.5 point spread.
Texas is slightly favored to win against UCLA with a -2.5 point spread.
UConn and South Carolina combined have won three of the last four national championships.
Texas previously defeated UCLA in a regular-season game in Las Vegas.
UConn's key players include Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd, while South Carolina is led by Joyce Edwards and Ta'Niya Latson.
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WrestleMania 42 will have a total of 14 matches over two days. Key matchups include Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton and CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns. A newly reported match will feature Asuka against IYO SKY.
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WrestleMania 42 will have 14 matches in total.
Seven matches will take place on Saturday, and seven on Sunday.
Cody Rhodes will defend his WWE title against Randy Orton on Saturday.
CM Punk will face Roman Reigns in a world heavyweight championship match on Sunday.
One match will include The Usos and LA Knight against Austin Theory, Logan Paul, and Darren "IShowSpeed" Watkins.
The final match will be between Asuka and IYO SKY.
This WrestleMania will feature five women's matches, setting a new record.
There are no confirmed appearances by Jason Bradley DeFord (Jelly Roll) or Tom Brady in wrestling matches.
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UNC is searching for a new head basketball coach after firing Hubert Davis. Arizona's coach, Tommy Lloyd, turned down an offer from UNC despite being a top candidate. The search for a suitable replacement continues, with potential candidates including Billy Donovan and Dusty May.
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Tommy Lloyd, Arizona's basketball coach, agreed to stay with Arizona and is not joining UNC.
Lloyd will be one of the top five highest-paid college basketball coaches with a new contract starting at $7.2 million.
UNC fired its coach, Hubert Davis, after a disappointing NCAA Tournament performance.
Possible candidates for the UNC coaching job include Billy Donovan and Dusty May.
Dusty May is reportedly happy at Michigan and unlikely to take the UNC job.
Billy Donovan, currently coaching in the NBA, may only consider the UNC position if proven to be the top candidate.
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The University of North Carolina (UNC) is looking for a new head coach for its basketball team, replacing Hubert Davis. Rick Pitino and Tommy Lloyd were top candidates but have signed new deals with their current teams. The leading candidates now include Billy Donovan, Grant McCasland, and Dusty May.
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UNC is searching for a new basketball head coach to replace Hubert Davis.
Rick Pitino was considered a favorite but signed a new contract with St. John's Red Storm.
Tommy Lloyd was also a top candidate but renewed his contract with Arizona Wildcats.
Billy Donovan, currently with the Chicago Bulls, is now the top favorite for the UNC job.
Donovan has a 59% chance of taking the position according to Kalshi.
Grant McCasland, from Texas Tech, has seen his odds improve to 12%.
Dusty May is the third favorite with an 8% chance based on current odds.
May is currently coaching at Michigan, who has a big game ahead.
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Stephen Curry, a key player for the Golden State Warriors, is set to return from a knee injury after missing 27 games. He is expected to play in an upcoming game against the Houston Rockets, which will help the Warriors as they prepare for the NBA play-in tournament.
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Stephen Curry plays for the Golden State Warriors.
Curry was out for over two months due to a knee injury.
He is expected to return to play on Sunday against the Houston Rockets.
Before his injury, Curry scored an average of 27.2 points per game, leading his team in scoring.
The Warriors have secured a spot in the NBA's play-in tournament.
Golden State's next game is crucial for preparing for the play-in tournament.
The play-in tournament helps decide the last seeds for the playoffs in the NBA.
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The article explains a promotion for new customers at ESPN BET, now known as theScore Bet. The promo code "NEWSWEEK" allows users to place a first bet of up to $1,000 on NBA or MLB games, with a guarantee that their stake will be refunded in bonus bets if they lose. The offer is available in states where online sports betting is legal.
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The "NEWSWEEK" promo code offers a $1,000 Bet Reset for new ESPN BET customers.
Users can place a first bet on NBA or MLB games, with losing bets refunded as bonus bets.
The refund is divided into five bonus bets, each worth 20% of the original wager.
Customers have seven days to use the bonus bets after receiving them.
The offer applies only in states where online sports betting is legal.
No complicated opt-in is required to use the offer; users simply enter the promo code during registration.
ESPN BET is now operating as theScore Bet, but the promotional offer remains the same.
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North Dakota State University's football team is preparing for another successful season with Nathan Hayes as their new quarterback. Hayes, who has learned from past quarterbacks like Cole Payton and Cam Miller, is set to lead the team in his first year as a starter.
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Cole Payton was a successful quarterback for North Dakota State, completing a 12-0 season last year.
Payton moved up in NFL draft rankings and had 52 total touchdowns in his season.
Nathan Hayes, a senior, will be the new starting quarterback for the team this season.
Hayes has not started any games in college but has learned from former quarterbacks Payton and Cam Miller.
Both Hayes and Payton are the same height, 6-foot-3, but Hayes weighs 219 pounds compared to Payton’s 232 pounds.
Hayes has impressed his coach with long touchdown passes during practice.
Hayes's performance will be tested against a tougher schedule than the previous year.
Success as a starter could increase Hayes's chances in the 2026 NFL draft.
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The Atlanta Braves started the MLB season with a strong performance, and catcher Drake Baldwin scored in all seven of their opening games. This achievement places Baldwin in the same company as Braves legends Hank Aaron and Jimmy Collins. Baldwin's early-season performance includes leading the league in runs scored and home runs.
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The Braves have a 5-2 record at the start of the MLB season.
Drake Baldwin is the reigning National League Rookie of the Year.
Baldwin scored at least once in all of the Braves' first seven games this season.
Only Hank Aaron (1957) and Jimmy Collins (1900) had similar scoring streaks in Braves history.
Baldwin has scored nine runs and hit three home runs in the first seven games.
Baldwin led the MLB in both runs scored and home runs as of the article's publication.
Bob Horner and Roy Hartsfield hold the Braves record for consecutive games with a run scored at 15 games.each
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Masyn Winn, a St. Louis Cardinals baseball player, was involved in a car accident after a game-winning hit but was not hurt. The accident happened on US-40, and Winn was back playing in the team's next game. He is a key player for the Cardinals, known for his defensive skills.
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Masyn Winn is a shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team.
He was in a car accident on US-40 after a game against the New York Mets.
Winn was not injured and played in the next game against the Detroit Tigers.
The accident happened while he was merging onto the highway.
Two teammates were nearby and helped by calling trainers and security.
Winn is 24 years old and won a Gold Glove for his defensive play last season.
He made just three errors last season despite missing time due to injury.
The Cardinals are looking at their young players, with Winn being a key part of the team.
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Boston Red Sox pitcher Johan Oviedo is on the injured list due to a right elbow sprain. The team placed him on a 15-day injured list, and he will be evaluated by a doctor. Oviedo was recently traded to the Red Sox from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Johan Oviedo, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, is on the 15-day injured list.
He has a right elbow sprain.
Oviedo was recently acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a trade.
He struggled in his season debut, giving up four earned runs in just over three innings.
Oviedo has a history of elbow injuries and had Tommy John surgery in the past.
The team called up two pitchers from Triple-A Worcester to fill roster spots.
It is unclear how long Oviedo will be out, but he will see a doctor who operated on him before.
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The New York Yankees signed 24-year-old pitcher Benjamin Arias, who was previously a minor-league prospect with the St. Louis Cardinals. Arias has been assigned to the Yankees' High-A team, the Tampa Tarpons, to enhance the Yankees' pitching depth.
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The New York Yankees signed pitcher Benjamin Arias to their minor-league system.
Arias is a former prospect from the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
He was released by the Cardinals and has now joined the Yankees' High-A Tampa Tarpons.
Arias is 6-foot-5 and has a career 3.99 ERA in minor league play.
In his minor league career, he has recorded 296 strikeouts in 306 2/3 innings.
The Yankees have had success in developing their minor league pitchers, which could benefit Arias.
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Cameron Boozer, a freshman basketball player for Duke, was named the Associated Press men's college basketball National Player of the Year. This announcement came after Duke was eliminated by UConn in the NCAA Tournament. Boozer has not yet declared for the 2026 NBA Draft but is expected to be a top pick.
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Cameron Boozer plays for Duke University's basketball team as a freshman forward.
Boozer was named the AP men's college basketball National Player of the Year.
Duke lost to UConn in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.
Boozer averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.4 steals in the past season.
He won ACC Player of the Year and received unanimous AP All-American honors.
Boozer is projected to be a top-3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by ESPN's Jeremy Woo.
Boozer has not officially declared for the NBA Draft yet.
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Before the New York Yankees' home opener game against the Miami Marlins, Jack Hughes from Team USA Hockey and J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings were seen playing catch, which became a trending moment on social media. Hughes had just helped Team USA win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, while McCarthy faced criticism after his first season as a starter for the Vikings.
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The New York Yankees started the 2026 MLB season with a 5-1 record.
The Yankees led 4-1 early in their home opener against the Miami Marlins.
Jack Hughes played for Team USA Hockey and won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Hughes threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Yankees' game.
J.J. McCarthy is a quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, drafted 10th overall in 2024.
McCarthy received criticism for his performance during the 2025 NFL season.
Fans reacted negatively to McCarthy playing catch with Hughes, with some social media users expressing displeasure.
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Baron Davis, a former NBA player, shared his thoughts on his career and connection with fans. He discussed his involvement with AT&T's Dunk Bus and his perspective on the Golden State Warriors' changes over the years. Davis also touched upon his contributions and experiences in different cities during his NBA career.
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Baron Davis is a former NBA player known for his performance with multiple teams, including the Golden State Warriors.
Davis gained fame during the 2007 NBA playoffs with a notable dunk against the Utah Jazz.
Davis ended his NBA career in 2012 due to serious knee injuries.
The AT&T Dunk Bus is a fan experience initiative that Davis is involved with, providing interactive basketball experiences for fans.
Davis had a significant connection with the cities he played in, particularly Charlotte and Golden State.
He expressed positivity toward the Golden State Warriors' success under new leadership and players like Steph Curry.
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