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Paraguayan tennis player Adolfo Vallejo fined for sexist remarks at 2026 French Open
Adolfo Daniel Vallejo was fined by the French Tennis Federation after making sexist comments about a female umpire following his French Open loss.
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Cristian Volpato switches international allegiance from Italy to Australia ahead of 2026 World Cup
Cristian Volpato has switched his international allegiance from Italy to Australia ahead of the 2026 World Cup, pending FIFA approval.
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Rafael Nadal reveals chronic foot injury and health risks during tennis career
Rafael Nadal disclosed enduring a rare degenerative foot condition and health struggles throughout his tennis career before retiring in 2024.
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NBA Board of Governors approves new 3-2-1 draft lottery system starting 2027
NBA teams voted 29-1 to adopt a new draft lottery format expanding to 16 teams and penalizing tanking beginning with the 2027 NBA Draft.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores 97 off 29 balls, breaks IPL sixes record in eliminator win
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 97 runs off 29 balls with 12 sixes to set a new IPL sixes record as Rajasthan Royals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs.
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Manchester United close to signing Atalanta midfielder Éderson for up to £42 million
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Brazilian midfielder Éderson from Atalanta for a reported £35m–£42m fee.
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Lionel Messi's 70ft Kolkata statue found unsafe, scheduled for removal
A 70ft statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata was declared unsafe and is set to be removed following inspections and public complaints.
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Michael O'Neill extends Northern Ireland manager contract until 2032
Michael O'Neill signed a four-year extension to remain Northern Ireland manager until 2032, turning down a permanent Blackburn Rovers role.
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Steve Clarke signs contract extension to coach Scotland through 2030 World Cup
Steve Clarke has signed a contract extension to remain Scotland's head coach through the 2030 World Cup, covering the 2026 World Cup and 2028 European Championship.
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Michael Jordan leads tributes at Pep Guardiola's Manchester City farewell party
Pep Guardiola stepped down as Manchester City manager after 10 years, honored with a parade and farewell party attended by 19,000 fans and tributes from Michael Jordan.
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Bruno Fernandes accuses Roy Keane of lying over Premier League assists record claim
Bruno Fernandes disputed Roy Keane's claims that he prioritized individual assists over team success after setting a Premier League record.
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Arsenal win 2025-26 Premier League as Liverpool enter season as defending champions
Arsenal claimed the 2025-26 Premier League title, with Liverpool starting as reigning champions and key players standing out across the season.
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Phil Neville parts ways as Portland Timbers head coach after poor MLS start
Portland Timbers and coach Phil Neville mutually agreed to separate following a disappointing start to the 2026 MLS season.
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Crystal Palace win first European trophy by defeating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in Conference League final
Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in Leipzig on May 27 to claim their first European title in the 2026 UEFA Conference League final.
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Barcelona sign England winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle on five-year deal
Barcelona have signed England winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for around £70 million on a five-year contract until 2031.
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US Supreme Court Rejects NFL’s Appeal in Brian Flores Racial Bias Lawsuit
The US Supreme Court declined to hear the NFL’s appeal in Brian Flores’s racial discrimination case, allowing a trial in federal court to proceed.
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Crystal Palace win UEFA Conference League in Oliver Glasner's final match
Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 to win the UEFA Conference League final on May 27, 2026, under departing manager Oliver Glasner.
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Bank of Scotland issues limited-edition £20 note featuring McTominay's overhead kick
Bank of Scotland unveiled a £20 banknote celebrating Scotland’s 2026 World Cup return with McTominay’s goal image.
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Yuliia Starodubtseva stuns Elena Rybakina in second round of 2026 French Open
World number 55 Yuliia Starodubtseva upset world number two Elena Rybakina in the second round at the 2026 French Open.
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Clashes erupt between Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano fans in Leipzig ahead of Conference League final
About 300 Rayo Vallecano fans clashed with Crystal Palace supporters in Leipzig Tuesday night, resulting in arrests and police intervention.
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French Open players face extreme heat and faster courts as temperatures hit 33-34°C
Players at the French Open are battling unseasonable heat and faster clay courts, with some calling conditions tough and raising safety concerns over court obstacles.
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Alexia Putellas to leave Barcelona after 14 seasons, linked to London City Lionesses
Alexia Putellas will depart Barcelona as a free agent after 14 years, with London City Lionesses among frontrunners to sign her.
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NFL schedule release day has grown into major social media event with creative team posts
The NFL schedule release day on May 21-22 drew high social media engagement as teams competed with creative reveal videos.
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Seven players, including Scottie Scheffler, share lead after first round at PGA Championship
Scottie Scheffler and six others tied at three-under par after the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 14, 2026.