Bruno Fernandes and Wayne Rooney, both key figures in Manchester United's history, shared a conversation about their careers and challenges at the club. Fernandes decided to stay at Manchester United last season despite a big offer from a Saudi club, showing commitment to helping the team improve.
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Wayne Rooney and Bruno Fernandes are both captains and important players for Manchester United.
Rooney holds the club record for most goals scored with 253.
Fernandes has had a major impact since joining, possibly breaking the record for most assists in a single Premier League season.
Fernandes almost left Manchester United last season for a Saudi club offering a large sum of money.
Fernandes chose to stay after discussing the situation with his family.
Both players shared memories of a 2004 Euro match between Portugal and England.
Rooney praised Fernandes as a strong candidate for player of the year awards.
Fernandes wants to achieve his dreams with his family rather than just seek the richest contracts.
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Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion and world number two tennis player, will miss the French Open due to a wrist injury. He has also withdrawn from the Italian Open while he recovers and decides when he can return to playing.
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Carlos Alcaraz injured his right wrist during the Barcelona Open.
He withdrew from the Barcelona Open, Italian Open, and French Open to recover.
Alcaraz is 22 years old and currently ranked number two in the world.
He won the Australian Open earlier this year, completing a career Grand Slam.
Last season, he won three clay-court titles including the French Open.
Alcaraz lost the top world ranking to Jannik Sinner this month.
His injury might affect his standings and give rivals like Sinner more chances to win major titles.
Since 2021, Alcaraz has only missed one Grand Slam before, due to a different injury.
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West Bromwich Albion football club has been penalized two points by the English Football League for breaking profit and sustainability rules. The club’s losses over three seasons exceeded the allowed limit, and the penalty places them near the relegation zone with two games left.
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West Bromwich Albion plays in the Championship league.
The club exceeded the allowed financial loss limit of £39 million over three seasons ending in 2024-25.
An independent financial review panel confirmed the club’s losses went above the threshold.
The English Football League docked West Brom two points as punishment.
West Brom is now in 20th place, six points above the relegation zone.
The club has two weeks to appeal the points deduction.
If an appeal is made, the decision could take up to 28 days.
The penalty could affect the club’s chances of staying in the Championship.
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The Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the first overall pick in the NFL draft. Star player Maxx Crosby welcomed Mendoza to the team after initially being traded away but returning to the Raiders.
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The Raiders chose Fernando Mendoza, quarterback from Indiana University, as the No. 1 overall pick.
Mendoza transferred from California to Indiana and won several major college football awards and titles before the draft.
Mendoza expects to start the season as a backup behind veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Mendoza said he feels like an underdog and plans to earn the respect of his new teammates.
Maxx Crosby, a key Raiders player, publicly welcomed Mendoza to the team.
Crosby was briefly traded to the Baltimore Ravens, but the trade fell apart after he failed a physical.
Crosby then returned to the Raiders and recommitted to the team.
Crosby had previously requested a trade due to frustration over the Raiders’ limited past playoff success.
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UConn Huskies basketball coach Dan Hurley has added Oskar Giltay, a 6-foot-10 forward from Belgium, to the team through the transfer portal. Giltay previously played at Stanford and is expected to provide depth in the frontcourt alongside transfer Najai Hines.
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Oskar Giltay, a 6-foot-10, 235-pound sophomore from Belgium, is joining UConn from Stanford.
Last season at Stanford, Giltay averaged 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds in about 15 minutes per game.
UConn also recently added Najai Hines, a transfer from Seton Hall, to strengthen their frontcourt.
UConn lost players Tarris Reed Jr. and Eric Reibe from last season’s big men rotation.
Giltay is likely to serve as a backup forward, providing rest time for starters.
The team also added Duke transfer Nik Khamenia from the portal this offseason.
Key returning players include freshman Braylon Mullins and guards Silas DeMary Jr. and Jaden Ross.
UConn’s coach Dan Hurley is adjusting the roster to maintain strength after some player departures.
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Jim Furyk has been named the captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup team for the 2027 event in Ireland. Furyk led the team to a large loss in 2018, and some golf experts and fans have criticized the decision to appoint him again.
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Tiger Woods withdrew from consideration as U.S. Ryder Cup captain, leading to Jim Furyk’s return.
Furyk previously captained the U.S. team in 2018, when they lost 17.5 to 10.5 against Europe.
Furyk will be the fourth U.S. captain since 1979 to get a second chance.
Many golf writers expressed disappointment with the choice due to Furyk’s past loss.
Furyk said after the 2018 loss that he would change his approach if given another chance.
The 2027 Ryder Cup will be held at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland.
Some criticism also referenced Furyk’s past difficult relationship with player Patrick Reed.
Fans will see how Furyk leads the team when the competition takes place in fall 2027.
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The Las Vegas Raiders picked Fernando Mendoza as their new quarterback in the NFL Draft. Raiders minority owner Tom Brady welcomed Mendoza and congratulated all the new players joining the NFL.
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Fernando Mendoza, formerly with the Indiana Hoosiers, was chosen by the Raiders with the No. 1 overall pick.
Mendoza did not attend the draft event in person; he celebrated the moment at home with family and friends.
Tom Brady, a Raiders minority owner, posted a message on social media congratulating Mendoza and other rookies.
Brady encouraged the players to work hard and improve as their careers now begin.
Mendoza is expected to start the season as the backup quarterback behind veteran Kirk Cousins.
Mendoza said he knows he is starting at the bottom and needs to earn the respect of his teammates.
The Raiders see Mendoza as a key part of their future, giving him time to develop his skills.
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The Philadelphia Eagles traded up to pick wide receiver Makai Lemon at No. 20 in the 2026 NFL draft, passing the Pittsburgh Steelers who planned to select him at No. 21. The Eagles moved ahead by trading with the Dallas Cowboys and showed strong interest in Lemon, who said he is excited to join the team.
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Makai Lemon was expected to be picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 21.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded with the Dallas Cowboys to get the No. 20 pick.
The Eagles selected Makai Lemon before the Steelers could pick him.
Lemon was on the phone with the Steelers when the Eagles called to select him.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said they moved up to get a player they wanted.
The Steelers picked Max Iheanachor, an offensive tackle from Arizona State, at No. 21.
The event was captured on video and shared widely on social media.
Lemon expressed that the trade shows how much the Eagles want him and he is fully committed to the team.
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The New York Jets improved their team by selecting three players in the first round of the NFL Draft, including tight end Kenyon Sadiq from Oregon. Sadiq initially thought the call from the Jets was a prank before realizing it was real, and the Jets expect him to contribute strongly to their offense.
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The Jets used three first-round picks in the NFL Draft to add new players to their team.
Their first pick was David Bailey, a defensive player from Texas Tech, chosen second overall.
Kenyon Sadiq, a tight end from Oregon, was picked 16th and was not at the draft location.
Sadiq thought the Jets draft call was a prank at first but then accepted the offer.
The Jets also picked wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. from Indiana in the first round.
Last season, Sadiq had 51 catches for 560 yards and scored 8 touchdowns in college.
The Jets aim for Sadiq and Cooper to help improve their passing game, which was the worst in the NFL last year.
Quarterback Geno Smith will lead the Jets’ offense next season after Justin Fields moved to the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Ty Simpson, a former Alabama quarterback, was chosen as the 13th overall pick in the NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams. Although the Rams are focused on winning now with quarterback Matthew Stafford, they selected Simpson as a potential future player even though he had not met head coach Sean McVay before the draft.
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Ty Simpson was drafted 13th overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round.
Simpson played quarterback at Alabama before entering the draft.
Experts had different predictions about when Simpson would be picked, from top 10 to second round.
The Rams drafted Simpson despite having an experienced quarterback, Matthew Stafford, who is expected to remain the starter.
Simpson revealed in an interview that he had never met Rams head coach Sean McVay before the draft.
Rams head coach Sean McVay said Simpson will compete for backup roles with other quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett.
The Rams have often made very few first-round picks since 2016.
The team is seen as being in "win-now" mode, making the choice to draft a player who may have to wait before starting surprising to some.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers planned to pick wide receiver Makai Lemon in the NFL draft, but the Philadelphia Eagles traded up to select him first. The Steelers then chose offensive tackle Max Iheanachor, partly due to uncertainty about the health of another player, Broderick Jones.
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The Steelers were talking to Makai Lemon before the Eagles picked him after trading up three spots.
The Eagles moved ahead by trading with the Dallas Cowboys to get the chance to select Lemon.
The Steelers selected Max Iheanachor, an offensive tackle from Arizona State, after losing the chance to get Lemon.
Broderick Jones, the Steelers' 2023 first-round pick, has a neck injury with an uncertain recovery timeline.
Iheanachor's ability to play different positions made him a suitable choice despite the surprise.
Some inside the Steelers organization felt they had to pick Iheanachor quickly because Lemon was taken.
Other wide receivers were still available later in the draft if the Steelers want to pick one on Day 2.
The Eagles hope Lemon will replace their star player A.J. Brown, who might be traded after June 1.
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Manchester City took the lead in the Premier League for the first time since October after Erling Haaland scored a goal, ending Arsenal’s 200-day run at the top. Meanwhile, Chelsea is facing difficulties with multiple manager changes and financial losses, while Bournemouth is performing well despite selling key players.
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Erling Haaland scored his 35th goal of the season, helping Manchester City move to the top of the Premier League.
Arsenal led the league for 200 days but lost their position after recent defeats.
If Manchester City and Arsenal finish equal in points and goals, City will win due to better head-to-head results.
Chelsea has had three managers in 16 months and spent around 2 billion pounds on players but is seventh in the league.
Chelsea recently went five league games without scoring for the first time since 1912.
Chelsea’s parent company reported operating losses of 689 million pounds over three years.
Bournemouth has sold top players for 250 million pounds but is still expected to finish in the top half of the league.
A key moment in the title race was Southampton beating Arsenal in the FA Cup, highlighting Arsenal’s struggles with big matches.
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Michael Eneramo, a former Nigerian football player, died suddenly during a friendly match after collapsing on the field. He was 40 years old and suffered a suspected heart attack while playing in Kaduna, Nigeria.
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Michael Eneramo played for Nigeria's national team, the Super Eagles, earning 10 appearances.
He collapsed five minutes into the second half of a friendly game in Kaduna.
Eneramo had a successful club career in countries including Tunisia, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
Fans nicknamed him "Al Dababa" (The Tank) because of his strong and powerful playing style.
He scored a key goal for Nigeria in 2009 during World Cup qualifying against Tunisia.
Eneramo died from a suspected cardiac arrest, joining other African footballers who died on the pitch from heart issues.
Nigeria’s football federation and officials expressed deep sadness and condolences to his family and the football community.
Studies suggest that black African athletes may have a higher risk of heart problems during sports, leading to calls for regular medical checks.
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The 2026 NFL draft features players who may earn less money in the NFL than they did in college due to new rules that allow college athletes to share in team revenues. Top college players, especially quarterbacks, have earned over $1 million through these deals, but NFL rookie contracts often start lower. This situation highlights players' love for the game, beyond just the money.
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The NFL minimum salary for a drafted rookie in 2026 is $915,120.
New college revenue sharing means top college players can earn up to $20.5 million from their teams before turning pro.
Many high-earning college players, mostly quarterbacks, may take a pay cut when joining the NFL.
Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza was the No. 1 draft pick with an NFL deal worth about $57 million total.
Alabama’s Ty Simpson was picked No. 13 with a deal worth about $25.4 million total.
Other quarterbacks projected to be drafted later include Drew Allar, Taylen Green, and Cade Klubnik, who likely will earn less than in college their first pro year.
Nearly half of the top 50 college players valued for their name, image, and likeness (NIL) money in 2025 were quarterbacks.
NFL teams say the new pay situation helps show which players truly love football and work hard beyond just money.
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Moustapha Thiam, a 7-foot-2 basketball player transferring from Cincinnati, has decided to join the University of Michigan. He announced his commitment on Friday in an interview with ESPN.
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Moustapha Thiam is a basketball player who is 7 feet 2 inches tall.
He was previously playing for the University of Cincinnati.
Thiam was available in the transfer portal, a system that lets college athletes switch schools.
He committed to playing for the University of Michigan.
The announcement was made on a Friday through ESPN reporter Shams Charania.
Thiam was considered one of the best players still available to transfer.
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Jim Furyk will lead the US Ryder Cup golf team as captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland after Tiger Woods stepped down following a legal incident. Furyk has previous experience as Ryder Cup captain and recently led the US team to victory in the 2024 Presidents Cup.
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Jim Furyk is set to captain the US Ryder Cup team in 2027.
Tiger Woods withdrew from the captaincy after a March 27 arrest for suspected drunk driving.
Furyk was the US Ryder Cup captain in 2018 and led the US team to Presidents Cup victory in 2024.
The Ryder Cup committee had a backup list in case Woods declined the role.
Europe has dominated recent Ryder Cups, winning 11 of 15 events since 1995.
Furyk will try to win the Ryder Cup on away ground, which the US hasn’t done since 1993.
Previous US captains who led twice include Davis Love III, Tom Watson, and Jack Nicklaus.
The 2027 Ryder Cup will be held at Adare Manor in Ireland.
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Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni was banned for six games by UEFA for using discriminatory language considered homophobic during a Champions League match against Real Madrid. The ban includes matches in UEFA competitions and for Argentina’s national team, and UEFA will ask FIFA to extend the suspension worldwide.
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Gianluca Prestianni received a six-game suspension for discriminatory conduct deemed homophobic.
The incident happened during a Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid in February.
Prestianni was accused of verbally abusing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr with a racist or homophobic comment.
He denied using a racist slur and said Vinicius misheard him.
UEFA had already given Prestianni a one-match provisional suspension earlier.
The six-game ban includes two more matches after three matches with a two-year probation period.
The suspension applies to UEFA matches and Argentina national team matches under FIFA.
Benfica has been informed of the sanctions and stated how the ban is to be served.
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Doug Bracewell, a former New Zealand cricket player, admitted using cocaine after the first day of a County Championship match for Essex last year. He tested positive for the drug, received a two-year ban, and retired from cricket in December.
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Bracewell tested positive for cocaine after playing in a match on 25 September 2025.
The positive test was from the second day of the match against Somerset at Chelmsford.
Bracewell admitted he used cocaine late after the first day's play.
He retired from cricket on 28 December 2025 after being notified of the ban.
The Cricket Regulator issued Bracewell a two-year ban for cocaine use.
Bracewell had a previous one-month ban in 2024 for cocaine use.
Essex cricket club supports the ban but will not be punished.
Essex said it will help Bracewell with rehabilitation following their policies.
Bracewell comes from a well-known New Zealand cricket family, with relatives who have played internationally.
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The Los Angeles Rams worked quietly and carefully to select quarterback Ty Simpson in the NFL draft. They kept their plans secret to avoid revealing their strategy to other teams.
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The Rams focused on drafting quarterback Ty Simpson.
They usually keep their draft plans secret.
This secrecy was even stronger around the quarterback choice.
The goal was to prevent other teams from knowing their intentions.
Ty Simpson was chosen during the NFL draft by the Rams.
The process showed the team's careful planning and strategy.
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