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Aaron Rai wins 2026 PGA Championship, first English winner since 1919
Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship on May 17 at Aronimink Golf Club, finishing 9-under 271 to claim his first major title.
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England wins eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title with 43-28 win over France
England secured their eighth straight Women's Six Nations title and fifth Grand Slam by defeating France 43-28 in Bordeaux on May 17.
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Bruno Fernandes equals Premier League single-season assist record in Man Utd win over Nottingham Forest
Bruno Fernandes matched the Premier League record with 20 assists as Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Old Trafford on May 17, 2026.
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Fabio Di Giannantonio wins Catalan MotoGP amid crashes hospitalizing riders
Fabio Di Giannantonio won the Catalan MotoGP in Barcelona, a race red-flagged twice due to serious crashes involving multiple riders.
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Napoleon Solo wins the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park
Napoleon Solo won the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026, at Laurel Park, Maryland, beating a field of 14 horses.
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Aaron Rodgers signs one-year extension with Pittsburgh Steelers for 2026 season
Aaron Rodgers, 42, agreed to a one-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 NFL season.
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Alex Smalley leads PGA Championship by two shots entering final round at Aronimink
Alex Smalley holds a two-shot lead at six under par after the third round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
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Lakers prioritize re-signing LeBron James and Austin Reaves while building around Luka Dončić
The Los Angeles Lakers aim to keep LeBron James and Austin Reaves and build their core around Luka Dončić after a second-round playoff sweep.
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Hearts forced to flee Celtic Park after hostile pitch invasion following Celtic title win
Hearts players left Celtic Park immediately after Celtic’s stoppage-time goal sparked a pitch invasion and hostile atmosphere on May 16.
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Jhonatan Narvaez wins stage four of 2026 Giro d’Italia in Cosenza
Ecuador’s Jhonatan Narvaez took stage four of the 2026 Giro d’Italia with an uphill sprint finish on May 12 in Cosenza, Italy.
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Khamzat Chimaev seeks immediate UFC middleweight rematch with Sean Strickland
Khamzat Chimaev wants an immediate rematch with Sean Strickland after losing the UFC middleweight title at UFC 328.
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Sebastián Soria, 42, in Qatar's 34-player squad for 2026 World Cup
Sebastián Soria, 42, was named in Qatar’s preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming to become the oldest outfield player at the tournament.
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Chelsea evaluate Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola for permanent head coach role
Chelsea are considering Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola as candidates for their permanent head coach job after sacking Liam Rosenior in April 2026.
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2026 FIFA World Cup to begin June 11 featuring 48 teams across US, Mexico, Canada
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will start June 11 with 48 teams competing in matches across the US, Mexico, and Canada.
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Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year contract starting July 2026
Chelsea named 44-year-old Xabi Alonso as their new head coach on a four-year deal beginning July 1, 2026.
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Bangladesh claim first home Test win over Pakistan by 104 runs
Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 104 runs in the first Test at Mirpur, their first home Test win against Pakistan and third straight win overall.
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Jake Paul’s Boxing Future Uncertain After Broken Jaw in Joshua Fight
Jake Paul remains unsure about his boxing career after a broken jaw sustained against Anthony Joshua in December 2025.
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Former Georgia rugby captain Merab Sharikadze banned 11 years for doping-related urine swapping
Merab Sharikadze received an 11-year ban for involvement in urine sample swapping to evade anti-doping tests, World Rugby announced in May 2026.
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Manchester City wins FA Cup final 1-0 against Chelsea with Semenyo's winning goal
Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley on May 16, 2026, as Antoine Semenyo scored the only goal of the FA Cup final.
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Robert Lewandowski to leave Barcelona after 2025-26 season
Robert Lewandowski will depart Barcelona at the end of his 2025-26 contract after four seasons with the club.
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Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley lead US PGA Championship after two rounds at Aronimink
Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley tied for the lead at 4-under after the second round at Aronimink's US PGA Championship.
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David Beckham Becomes UK’s First Billionaire Sportsman in 2026
David Beckham and wife Victoria reached a combined wealth of £1.185 billion, making him the UK’s first billionaire sportsman.
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2026 NFL Season Opens Sept. 9 with Seahawks Hosting Patriots in Super Bowl Rematch
The NFL announced that the 2026 season will start Wednesday, Sept. 9, with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl LX rematch.
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Max Verstappen retires from Nürburgring 24 Hours after leading with driveshaft failure
Max Verstappen made his Nürburgring 24 Hours debut in May 2026 but retired late from the lead due to a driveshaft failure.