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  1. 01

    Thunder Face Wembanyama in Playoffs as MVP Holder Gilgeous-Alexander Calls for Improvement

    Devine: Does Thunder coach Mark Daigneault feel like the game plan to primarily guard Wembanyama with smalls — Caruso, Jalen Williams, Luguentz Dort — and then shading a second defender his way or bringing a hard double worked well enough to stick with it? It’s hard to see the fo…

    8 outlets · 23 articles ·
    US 18 India 2 UK 3
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    Liverpool Suffer 4-2 Defeat at Villa, Champions League Hopes in Jeopardy

    Liverpool slumped to a 4-2 defeat at Villa, for whom victory was sufficient to cement their spot in Europe’s premier competition next season. Slot’s side may need to win their final game of the season, at home to Brentford next Sunday, to guarantee a place in the Champions League…

    10 outlets · 26 articles ·
    UK 14 India 1 Mexico 1 Australia 2 US 7 Intl 1
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    West Ham Face Relegation Crisis and Financial Pressure After Defeat to Newcastle

    Nuno Espírito Santo’s are on the brink of going down after losing 3-1 at Newcastle on Sunday. Their fate will in effect be confirmed if Tottenham draw at Chelsea on Tuesday night and sealed if Spurs win. West Ham are realistic enough to know they will probably be in the Champions…

    7 outlets · 26 articles ·
    UK 13 US 4 India 1 Australia 6 Intl 2
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    Real Madrid Secures Historic Back-to-Back Title Amidst Mbappé Absence and Refereeing Controversy

    “Winning two titles in a row is not normal,” Flick said. Real Madrid have only done it once in 36 years. “It’s normal for Flick,” Rashford said. “He wins everywhere he goes. But to do it with such a young squad is not so easy.” At full-time, Laporta, embraced his coach, crying as…

    10 outlets · 31 articles ·
    UK 7 US 15 India 6 Intl 3
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    Spurs Performance and Controversial VAR Decision Spark Debate

    What Spurs must focus on is how much better they were before their heads went after conceding the equaliser. They really should have been ahead before half-time, perhaps even decisively so. Tel got the goal six minutes into the second half, but they couldn’t find a second and tha…

    9 outlets · 26 articles ·
    UK 19 Mexico 1 US 3 India 1 Australia 1 Intl 1
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    Paris Saint-Germain Advance to Champions League Final After Defeating Bayern Munich

    Match report as Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final with Arsenal by overcoming Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate; Ousmane Dembele put the French side in front after just three minutes, as the French side put on a professional performance from there; Harry Kane scored…

    11 outlets · 26 articles ·
    US 12 UK 10 Intl 2 India 1 Korea 1
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    Premier League Match Results and Upcoming Fixtures Announced

    Reuters Sports — Spider-Man Le Fee fires Sunderland into European contention with win at Everton - Reuters Spider-Man Le Fee fires Sunderland into European contention with win at Everton  Reuters Sky Sports — Marco Silva's side have been battling with a host of other …

    5 outlets · 20 articles ·
    UK 15 Intl 1 US 4
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    Chelsea Appoint Mikel Alonso as Manager Amidst Transfer Activity

    It is a coup for Chelsea, the most prestigious appointment these owners have made. They have had their eye on Alonso for four years. They watched his work at Bayer Leverkusen, saw how he led them to the Bundesliga title at the expense of Bayern Munich in 2024, and hoped to make h…

    8 outlets · 16 articles ·
    US 9 UK 6 Intl 1
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    Denny Hamlin Wins NASCAR All-Star Race Amid Crashes and Format Changes

    Hamlin outduels Briscoe for 2nd All-Star Race win Denny Hamlin edged teammate Chase Briscoe on Sunday to win NASCAR's All-Star Race, which saw several crashes during the first two segments collect more than half the 36-car field. — ESPN The event was marred by early incidents i…

    4 outlets · 19 articles ·
    US 19
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    Mainoo Scores Winner as Manchester United Defeat Liverpool 3-2 in Old Trafford Thriller

    Report and free match highlights as Kobbie Mainoo’s winner earned Manchester United a 3-2 victory over rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford; Arne Slot’s side had come from two down to level; Three points secure Champions League football for Michael Carrick’s side — Sky Sports The vi…

    8 outlets · 29 articles ·
    US 9 UK 16 India 2 Australia 2
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    Hull City Secure Playoff Spot as Wrexham Miss Out in Dramatic EFL Championship Finale

    The final matchday of the EFL Championship has concluded with some unexpected results as Wrexham have failed to qualify for the Premier League playoffs that culminate with the final scheduled on Saturday, May 23 at Wembley. After Coventry won the league, Ipswich Town have also be…

    9 outlets · 27 articles ·
    Australia 1 UK 18 US 6 India 1 Intl 1
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    2026 Indy 500 Starting Grid Announced with Technical Disqualifications

    Here's a look at the full starting grid for the 2026 Indy 500 on Sunday on FOX. Note: The qualifying runs for Caio Collet, who was 10th, and Jack Harvey, who was 29th, were disallowed after technical violations were found on their cars. They will start at the back of the field. …

    3 outlets · 18 articles ·
    US 18
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    Conor McGregor Set to Return to Octagon Against Max Holloway in First Fight in Five Years

    McGregor will fight Holloway in the Irishman's first fight in five years Conor McGregor's UFC return is set. On Saturday, UFC announced that — CBS Sports The event is scheduled to take place as part of UFC's Annual International Fight Week. The card is pard of UFC's Annual Int…

    8 outlets · 13 articles ·
    US 9 UK 3 Intl 1
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    Antoine Semenyo's Spectacular Goal Secures FA Cup for Manchester City, Extending Guardiola's Record

    Antoine Semenyo's brilliant second-half flick helped Man City add FA Cup to Carabao Cup success; Pep Guardiola clinched 20th major title with City; "The future is bright," says Guardiola — Sky Sports This victory marks a significant milestone in the manager's tenure. This was G…

    7 outlets · 14 articles ·
    UK 7 India 2 Australia 2 US 3
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    NFL Schedule Analysis and Predictions for Upcoming Seasons

    The Eagles host the Washington Commanders to begin the year and then have two straight road games versus Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears. It’s conceivable the Eagles fly out to a 3-0 start before they host the Los Angeles Rams in a Week 4 showdown. — Yahoo Sports In the AFC, …

    5 outlets · 16 articles ·
    US 14 India 2
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    World Cup Squads Announced as France, Belgium, and South Korea Reveal Rosters

    Fox Sports — When Morocco Accomplished the Impossible 🇲🇦 No. 25 in Best FIFA World Cup™ Moments NDTV Sports — Ghana World Cup Squad: Full Roster Predictions for 2026 FIFA Benjamin Asare on the field Yonhap Sports — Son, though, has been held to just two goals in 19 matches in …

    5 outlets · 16 articles ·
    US 4 India 6 Korea 5 UK 1
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    Spurs Advance to Western Conference Final Behind Wembanyama's Dominant Performance

    The San Antonio Spurs move one victory away from a place in the Western Conference final after 126-97 victory over Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5; Victor Wembanyama delivered again as he bounced back from first career ejection for elbow on Sunday — Sky Sports During the game, …

    8 outlets · 14 articles ·
    US 11 India 1 UK 2
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    Rai Wins PGA Championship at Aronimink, Becomes Second Englishman to Claim Wanamaker Trophy

    The PGA Championship 2026 heads towards its conclusion with Round 4 beginning on Sunday morning at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa. Alex Smalley nailed a birdie on 18 and three during his final four holes in Round 3 to get to 6 under for the tournament, putting him up t…

    6 outlets · 12 articles ·
    US 9 Australia 1 Mexico 1 UK 1
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    San Francisco Giants Trade Catcher Patrick Bailey to Cleveland Guardians

    Bailey has struggled with the bat, but is a well-rated defensive catcher The San Francisco Giants have agreed to trade catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians. In return, the Giants will get the 29th pick in the draft this season and left-handed pitching prospect Matt …

    5 outlets · 19 articles ·
    US 18 Intl 1
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    Angels Break No-Hitter Bid in Ninth to Secure Victory Over A's

    Six pitches later he had lost the no-hitter, and the game. Ginn was masterful through the first eight innings, allowing just two batters to reach base, one via a walk and another via a hit-by-pitch. He was also perfect through the first 4.1 innings of the game, the Angels failed…

    6 outlets · 10 articles ·
    US 10
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