Mike Tomlin said he decided to leave partly because his team has not done well in recent playoffs. He also felt some experienced players would benefit from new leadership and fresh energy.
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Mike Tomlin made a statement to NBC's Maria Taylor.
He said part of his reason for leaving is the team's recent poor playoff results.
Tomlin believes some veteran players deserve new leadership.
He connects the idea of new leadership with excitement and optimism.
The comments suggest Tomlin is stepping down or moving on from his current role.
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The London Marathon saw Sabastian Sawe become the first man to officially run a marathon in under two hours, with a time of 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds. The event also set a record number of runners starting and possibly finishing, and included a new women’s-only world record.
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Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier in an official marathon race with a time of 1:59:30.
Over 60,000 runners started the London Marathon, a record number.
Organizers hoped to break the record for finishers, previously set at 59,226 by the New York Marathon.
Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa set a women’s-only world record during the race.
An estimated 800,000 people watched the marathon in person.
Sawe credited the crowd’s support for helping him achieve his record time.
Paula Radcliffe, a former women’s marathon record holder, called the sub-two-hour marathon an historic moment.
Leading British woman Eilish McColgan finished seventh despite suffering a severe blister that caused bleeding during the race.
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Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and assisted once. The Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 in Game 4, winning the series without losing a game.
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Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and had one assist in the game.
Nicolas Roy and Devon Toews each scored a goal in the third period.
The Colorado Avalanche won Game 4 with a score of 5-1.
This victory finished the first-round series with a sweep, meaning the Avalanche won all their games against the Kings.
The Avalanche are the top-seeded team in the playoffs.
The win advances Colorado to the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Christian Pulisic did not score in AC Milan’s 0-0 game against Juventus, tying his longest period without goals. This means he has gone the same number of games without scoring as in his previous worst goalless run.
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Christian Pulisic plays for AC Milan.
The team played against Juventus on Sunday.
The game ended in a 0-0 draw, with no goals scored.
Pulisic did not score in this match.
This goalless streak matches his longest career dry spell without goals.
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Pittsburgh had an exciting week in sports, featuring major events involving the city's Pirates baseball team, Penguins hockey team, and the NFL draft. These happenings highlighted a busy and memorable time for local sports fans.
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Pittsburgh hosted activities related to the Pirates, a Major League Baseball team.
The Penguins, Pittsburgh’s National Hockey League team, were also involved in events last week.
The NFL draft took place, an annual event where football teams pick new players.
These sports events brought attention and excitement to Pittsburgh.
Fans in the city experienced a range of sports across different leagues during the week.
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Two fathers from Southport, whose daughters were killed in a 2024 attack, finished the 2026 London Marathon together in 4 hours and 36 minutes. They run to honor their daughters' memories and have received special awards granting them lifetime entry to the race.
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Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe lost their daughters in a July 2024 attack at a dance workshop.
They completed the 26.2-mile London Marathon side by side.
Both were given the Spirit of London Marathon Awards before the race.
Sergio has run seven marathons in memory of his daughter Alice and founded a charity called Alice's WonderDance.
David raises funds for Elsie's Story, a charity supporting children and families with medical care and grief help.
They ran together last year and described this year’s race as two friends running.
Schools attended by their daughters held a mini-marathon inspired by their efforts.
Their running has helped them cope and build a strong friendship.
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The Boston Bruins goalie, Jeremy Swayman, showed visible frustration after being taken out of the game during the third period of Game 4, with the team losing 6-0. Coach Marco Sturm said the team should feel embarrassed as they face the possibility of being eliminated from the competition.
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Jeremy Swayman is the goalie for the Boston Bruins.
He was taken out of the game in the third period of Game 4.
At that time, the Bruins were losing 6-0.
Swayman showed an emotional outburst after being pulled.
The Bruins' bench avoided eye contact with him after the outburst.
Coach Marco Sturm called the loss "unacceptable."
The team is now close to being eliminated from the tournament or series.
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Diego Pavia, a quarterback from Vanderbilt who was not selected in the NFL draft, will attend the Baltimore Ravens' rookie minicamp next weekend. This minicamp invites new players to try out for the team.
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Diego Pavia played college football at Vanderbilt University.
He was not chosen in the NFL draft (undrafted).
Pavia has a reputation for being a controversial or debated player in college football.
The Baltimore Ravens invited him to their rookie minicamp.
The minicamp is scheduled for next weekend.
The minicamp is an opportunity for new players to show their skills to the team.
ESPN reporter Adam Schefter shared this news on Sunday.
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Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and made seven blocks in his first game back after a concussion. His performance helped the Spurs beat the Blazers and take a 3-1 lead in their series.
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Victor Wembanyama returned to play after missing time due to a concussion.
He scored 27 points in the game.
Wembanyama also had 11 rebounds.
He blocked seven shots.
The Spurs won the game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
This win gave the Spurs a 3-1 lead in their playoff series.
The game marked an important step in Wembanyama’s recovery and contribution to the team.
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Matt Fitzpatrick and his brother Alex won the Zurich Classic golf tournament by one stroke. Their teamwork helped Alex earn a PGA Tour card, allowing him to play on the tour through 2028.
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Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick played alternate shot golf on Sunday.
They finished with a score of 1-under 71.
Their combined score won the Zurich Classic by one stroke.
Alex Fitzpatrick earned a PGA Tour card valid through 2028.
The event was a team competition involving pairs playing alternate shots.
This win adds to Matt Fitzpatrick’s successful golf career.
The PGA Tour card gives Alex the right to compete in tour events for multiple years.
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Hearts won an important soccer match against their rivals Hibs, overcoming challenges including Hibs receiving multiple red cards during the game. This victory puts Hearts three points ahead at the top of the league with four games left to play, strengthening their chances of winning the title.
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Hearts defeated Hibs in a heated derby match at Easter Road.
Hibs had three players sent off with red cards during the game.
Lawrence Shankland scored the winning goal late in the match.
Substitute players Sabah Kerjota and Blair Spittal played key roles in turning the game around.
Hearts now lead the league by three points with four matches remaining.
Their next big game is against Rangers at their home ground, Tynecastle.
Rangers lost their last match, weakening their chance to catch Hearts in the title race.
Hearts have earned many points from late goals throughout the season, showing resilience.
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Arsenal's women's football team won the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Lyon with a score of 2-1. They showed stronger play in the second half and now have a chance to reach the final for the second year in a row.
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Arsenal played Lyon in the Women's Champions League semi-final first leg.
The match ended 2-1 in favor of Arsenal.
Arsenal was behind early but improved after halftime.
The game had 26,758 spectators at Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal's intense pressure caused Lyon to make mistakes leading to goals.
Arsenal plays the second leg in France with a one-goal advantage.
Arsenal is also still competing closely with Manchester City in the Women's Super League.
Arsenal wants to continue challenging for the league title while pursuing Champions League success.
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The Toronto Raptors won Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. They achieved this despite making very few 3-point shots, setting a record for the lowest 3-point shooting percentage in a playoff game win.
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The Raptors played against the Cavaliers in Game 4 of a playoff series.
The Raptors had a 3-point shooting percentage of 13.3%.
This 13.3% is the lowest 3-point shooting percentage for a winning team in NBA playoff history.
Despite poor 3-point shooting, the Raptors still won the game.
The article focuses on the surprising win given the team’s historic shooting struggles.
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Joel Embiid will play for the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. He is returning just two and a half weeks after having an emergency surgery to remove his appendix.
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Joel Embiid is a player for the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team.
Embiid had an emergency appendectomy, which means his appendix was removed through surgery.
The surgery happened about two and a half weeks ago.
Embiid is now healthy enough to return to play.
He will participate in Game 4 of the basketball series against the Boston Celtics.
This return is notable due to the short time since his surgery.
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Sabastian Sawe from Kenya became the first person to finish a competitive marathon in under two hours. He achieved this at the London Marathon, finishing 30 seconds faster than the two-hour mark.
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Sabastian Sawe is a runner from Kenya.
He ran the London Marathon.
Sawe completed the marathon in less than two hours.
He beat the two-hour time by 30 seconds.
This set a new world record for marathon running.
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Chelsea won 1-0 against Leeds United to reach the FA Cup final against Manchester City. The team's strong performance came after a period of poor results and the firing of head coach Liam Rosenior, highlighting the impact of player determination and changes in coaching.
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Chelsea beat Leeds United 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-final with a goal by Enzo Fernandez.
Chelsea will play Manchester City in the FA Cup final on May 16 at Wembley Stadium.
Liam Rosenior was Chelsea’s head coach for only 106 days before being fired.
Chelsea had a bad run with five league losses without scoring under Rosenior.
After Rosenior’s exit, Chelsea played better under interim coach Calum McFarlane.
The winning goal ended a long scoring drought of 498 minutes against Premier League teams.
Chelsea’s owners, BlueCo, have overseen three finals under eight managers since 2022.
Fernandez recently received a two-match suspension after comments about his future at Chelsea.
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Enzo Fernandez scored a goal in the first half for Chelsea, helping them win 1-0 against Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium. Chelsea will play against Manchester City in the final.
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Enzo Fernandez scored the only goal of the match.
The match was the FA Cup semi-final.
Chelsea won 1-0 against Leeds United.
The game took place at Wembley Stadium.
Chelsea’s victory puts them into the FA Cup final.
Chelsea will face Manchester City in the final.
The article was published recently.
Some content of the article is only available in the UK.
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Rob Refsnyder of the Seattle Mariners challenged a third strike call and was successful. Later, he hit a solo home run in the ninth inning, helping the Mariners win 3-2 against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Rob Refsnyder challenged a third strike call and the challenge was upheld.
The challenge gave him another opportunity at bat.
In the ninth inning, Refsnyder hit a solo home run.
His home run gave the Mariners the lead.
The Mariners defeated the St. Louis Cardinals with a final score of 3-2.
The game took place on Sunday.
The Mariners are a Major League Baseball team based in Seattle.
The Cardinals are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Louis.
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