San Antonio Spurs defeated Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 behind a dominant performance from Victor Wembanyama to even the series at 3-3.

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San Antonio Spurs kept their season alive on Thursday night with a dominant 118-91 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals.

Leading the way once again was Victor Wembanyama, who delivered 28 points, 10 rebounds and a commanding two-way performance as San Antonio overwhelmed Oklahoma City from start to finish.

The Spurs came out aggressively and immediately established control behind strong perimeter shooting and suffocating defense. Wembanyama attacked the basket early, while Devin Vassell, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper provided additional scoring support.

Although the Thunder trimmed the deficit to seven points by halftime, everything unraveled in the third quarter.

San Antonio exploded with a devastating 20-0 run while Oklahoma City went more than eight minutes without a field goal. The Spurs turned defensive stops into transition offense and completely broke the game open.

Wembanyama continued to dominate during the decisive stretch, while Castle and Harper expanded the lead to nearly 30 points entering the fourth quarter.

The Thunder never recovered. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was held to just 15 points as Oklahoma City struggled offensively all night, shooting only 36.8 percent from the field.

Game 7 will now take place Saturday night in Oklahoma City, with the winner advancing to the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.

San Antonio Spurs derrotó con autoridad a Oklahoma City Thunder por 118-91 y empató 3-3 las Finales de la Conferencia Oeste gracias a una actuación dominante de Victor Wembanyama.

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Lionel Messi leads Argentina into the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the defending champions prepare for another title run. 

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Argentina officially announced its 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, with Lionel Messi once again leading the defending world champions into football’s biggest tournament.

Head coach Lionel Scaloni kept the core of the squad that captured the 2022 World Cup title in Qatar, maintaining continuity across every line of the team.

Players such as Emiliano Martínez, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez all return as key pieces of Argentina’s title defense.

Still, the spotlight naturally remains on Messi.

The Argentine captain is preparing for what could be his sixth and final World Cup appearance. The Inter Miami star enters the tournament cycle with 116 goals and 61 assists in 198 international appearances, although recent muscle discomfort raised brief concerns before the official announcement.

Argentina will begin preparations in Ezeiza before traveling to the United States for friendly matches against Honduras and Iceland ahead of the tournament.

The squad also features several younger players expected to begin the country’s next generation, including Nicolás Paz, Giuliano Simeone and Valentín Barco.

Notable absences from the final roster include Marcos Acuña, Alejandro Garnacho, Matías Soulé, Emiliano Buendía and Franco Mastantuono.

Argentina will open its World Cup campaign in a group featuring Algeria, Austria and Jordan as the reigning champions attempt to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend a World Cup title.

Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez, Gerónimo Rulli, Juan Musso.

Defenses: Gonzalo Montiel, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Leonardo Balerdi, Facundo Medina, Nicolás Tagliafico.

Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Valentín Barco, Nicolás Paz.

Forwards: Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez, Thiago Almada, Giuliano Simeone, Nicolás González, José Manuel López.

Lionel Messi lidera la lista de 26 jugadores convocados por Lionel Scaloni para defender el título mundial conseguido por Argentina en Qatar 2022.

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Hay selecciones que llegan a un Mundial con ilusión y hay selecciones que llegan con el peso de defender la gloria. Argentina ya definió a los 26 futbolistas que buscarán revalidar el título conquistado en Qatar 2022, con Lionel Messi como gran figura y símbolo de una generación que todavía sueña con seguir haciendo historia.

El entrenador Lionel Scaloni presentó oficialmente la convocatoria para la 2026 FIFA World Cup, torneo que se disputará del 16 de junio al 19 de julio en Estados Unidos, México y Canadá.

La lista mantiene una sólida base del plantel campeón del mundo, especialmente en la columna vertebral del equipo. Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez y Lautaro Martínez vuelven a encabezar una plantilla que mezcla experiencia, madurez competitiva y nuevos talentos.

Sin embargo, toda la atención vuelve a centrarse en Messi.

El capitán argentino afrontará lo que podría ser su sexta y última Copa del Mundo, llegando al torneo con 116 goles y 61 asistencias en 198 partidos con la Albiceleste. Aunque recientemente presentó molestias musculares con Inter Miami CF, el cuerpo técnico mantiene plena confianza en que llegará en condiciones para liderar la preparación rumbo al torneo.

La presentación oficial de la convocatoria fue realizada mediante un video difundido por la federación argentina, donde Scaloni entregaba un sobre con los nombres elegidos mientras aficionados sostenían el documento entre imágenes históricas de la selección en diferentes Copas del Mundo.

Argentina iniciará su concentración en Ezeiza durante los primeros días de junio y disputará dos amistosos previos en territorio estadounidense: el 6 de junio frente a Honduras y el 9 de junio ante Islandia.

La convocatoria también dejó ausencias importantes. Futbolistas como Marcos Acuña, Emiliano Buendía, Alejandro Garnacho, Matías Soulé y Franco Mastantuono quedaron fuera de la lista definitiva, en decisiones que reflejan la intención de Scaloni de mantener equilibrio entre experiencia y presente futbolístico.

Entre las novedades aparecen nombres como Nicolás Paz, Giuliano Simeone y Valentín Barco, jugadores jóvenes que vivirán su primera experiencia mundialista y que representan parte del relevo generacional que comienza a construirse alrededor del núcleo campeón de Qatar.

Argentina compartirá grupo con Argelia, Austria y Jordania en la fase inicial del torneo, buscando avanzar nuevamente a las rondas finales y convertirse en la primera selección en repetir título mundial desde Brasil en 1962.

La lista definitiva de Argentina para el Mundial 2026:

Arqueros: Emiliano Martínez, Gerónimo Rulli, Juan Musso.

Defensas: Gonzalo Montiel, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Leonardo Balerdi, Facundo Medina, Nicolás Tagliafico.

Mediocampistas: Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Valentín Barco, Nicolás Paz.

Delanteros: Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez, Thiago Almada, Giuliano Simeone, Nicolás González, José Manuel López.

Coco Gauff defeated Mayar Sherif in straight sets after a demanding battle on Court Suzanne-Lenglen

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Coco Gauff continued her strong run at Roland Garros 2026 on Thursday, defeating Mayar Sherif 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the third round in Paris.

Despite the straight-sets scoreline, the match proved to be a demanding physical challenge for the American star. Sherif used high looping shots, extended rallies and relentless consistency to force Gauff into long exchanges under difficult heat conditions.

Gauff started aggressively and jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the opening set, but Sherif quickly responded and pushed the American through several marathon games. One game alone lasted more than 14 minutes and featured seven deuces.

Still, Gauff handled the pressure moments brilliantly.

The World No. 4 relied on her elite movement, defense and shotmaking to regain momentum, eventually closing the opening set with an ace after more than an hour of play.

The second set followed a similar pattern early on, with both players exchanging breaks. But Gauff gradually took control with her athleticism and aggressive baseline play.

She converted seven of her 16 break-point opportunities and finished the match with 23 winners, showing both consistency and controlled aggression throughout the contest.

After the match, Gauff praised Sherif’s competitiveness.

“She really makes you earn every point, especially on clay,” Gauff said.

The defending Roland Garros champion has now won 23 consecutive matches against players ranked outside the Top 100 and continues to build momentum in Paris.

Next, Gauff will face Anastasia Potapova in the third round as she continues her title defense.

La estadounidense Coco Gauff venció a la egipcia Mayar Sherif en sets corridos y avanzó a la tercera ronda de Roland Garros tras una exigente batalla física.

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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elsa Jacquemot in straight sets to continue her strong run at Roland Garros 2026.

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Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominant run at Roland Garros 2026 on Thursday, defeating Elsa Jacquemot 7-5, 6-2 to advance to the third round in Paris.

The World No. 1 needed one hour and 34 minutes to overcome the French player, maintaining her strong push toward a first career Roland Garros title.

Jacquemot challenged Sabalenka early in the match, using aggressive baseline play and the support of the home crowd to keep the opening set competitive. However, the Belarusian raised her level in the crucial moments and secured the key late break to close the set 7-5.

From there, Sabalenka took complete control.

Her powerful returns and aggressive serving overwhelmed Jacquemot in the second set, as the top seed dictated rallies and steadily increased the pressure from the baseline.

Sabalenka’s victory also carries major significance in the WTA rankings race. Following the earlier elimination of Elena Rybakina, the Belarusian remains firmly in control of the World No. 1 position while strengthening her status as the leading favorite in the women’s draw.

Next, Sabalenka will face Daria Kasatkina for a place in the Round of 16 after Kasatkina advanced through a tough second-round match.

With every round, Sabalenka continues to look more comfortable on the Paris clay and increasingly dangerous in her pursuit of the trophy.

La bielorrusa Aryna Sabalenka superó a la francesa Elsa Jacquemot en sets corridos y continúa su camino en busca de su primer título en Roland Garros.

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Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerúndolo rallied from two sets down to defeat World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and deliver one of the biggest shocks of Roland Garros 2026.

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Juan Manuel Cerúndolo produced the biggest win of his career on Thursday, stunning World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in a dramatic five-set comeback at Roland Garros 2026.

The Argentine battled back from two sets down to claim a 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 victory on Court Philippe-Chatrier, reaching the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career.

For more than two sets, Sinner looked untouchable. The Italian arrived in Paris riding a 30-match winning streak and carrying the momentum of titles in Monte Carlo, Madrid and Rome. Leading 6-3, 6-2, 5-2, he appeared moments away from another routine victory.

Under brutal Paris heat that climbed above 33 degrees Celsius, Sinner suddenly began struggling physically. His movement dropped dramatically, and Cerundolo sensed the opportunity immediately.

The Argentine raised his intensity from the baseline, forcing longer rallies and exposing the Italian’s physical limitations. Sinner received medical attention and briefly left the court, but never fully recovered.

Cerundolo dominated the final two sets with fearless tennis, taking control of the rallies while the World No. 1 searched desperately for energy.

The result ended Sinner’s incredible winning streak and instantly became one of the defining moments of Roland Garros 2026.

After the match, Cerundolo showed sympathy toward his opponent.

“I feel sorry for him. He deserved to win the match. I hope he recovers soon,” the Argentine said on court.

The victory also carried historic significance for Argentine tennis. Cerundolo became the first Argentine player to defeat a reigning World No. 1 since Juan Martín del Potro defeated Rafael Nadal at the 2018 US Open.

Now, the 24-year-old heads into the third round with momentum, confidence and the attention of the tennis world.

El argentino Juan Manuel Cerúndolo remontó dos sets ante el italiano Jannik Sinner y consumó una de las mayores sorpresas de Roland Garros 2026, cortando además la racha de 30 victorias consecutivas del número 1 del mundo.

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Hay victorias que cambian un torneo y hay victorias que cambian una carrera. Juan Manuel Cerúndolo consiguió este jueves en Roland Garros ambas cosas al derrotar al número uno del mundo, Jannik Sinner, en una remontada histórica que ya forma parte de los grandes capítulos recientes del tenis argentino.

El porteño de 24 años venció al italiano por 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 y 6-1 en tres horas y 36 minutos sobre el Court Philippe-Chatrier, avanzando por primera vez en su carrera a la tercera ronda de un torneo de Grand Slam.

Durante más de dos sets, el partido parecía completamente controlado por Sinner. El líder del ranking ATP desplegaba el tenis dominante que lo había convertido en el gran favorito al título en París tras conquistar los Masters 1000 de Montecarlo, Madrid y Roma. Con ventaja de 6-3, 6-2 y 5-2 en el tercer parcial, el italiano estaba a un paso de cerrar otra actuación contundente.

Sin embargo, el encuentro cambió de manera abrupta. Sinner comenzó a mostrar señales físicas preocupantes bajo el intenso calor parisino, con temperaturas superiores a los 33 grados. El italiano perdió movilidad, comenzó a buscar constantemente aire y apoyo en los descansos, mientras Cerúndolo aprovechaba el momento anímico para extender el duelo.

El argentino ganó 11 puntos consecutivos en el tramo decisivo del tercer set y logró quebrar la resistencia mental de un rival que nunca volvió a sentirse cómodo físicamente. A partir de ahí, el encuentro se inclinó completamente hacia el sudamericano.

Cerúndolo empezó a mover de lado a lado al número uno del mundo, obligándolo a largos intercambios desde el fondo de la cancha. Sinner intentó resistir tras recibir atención médica e incluso abandonar momentáneamente la pista, pero el desgaste físico terminó siendo evidente.

El cuarto y quinto set fueron una demostración total de confianza por parte del argentino, que mantuvo intensidad, agresividad y claridad táctica ante un rival disminuido. El resultado final desató una de las mayores sorpresas del torneo y cortó la impresionante racha de 30 victorias consecutivas del italiano.

Además, Cerúndolo se convirtió en el primer argentino en derrotar a un número uno del mundo desde que Juan Martín del Potro venciera a Rafael Nadal en el US Open 2018.

Tras el partido, el argentino mostró respeto absoluto por su rival. “Me siento mal por él. Tuve suerte. Él merecía ganar el partido. Espero que se recupere pronto”, declaró Cerúndolo ante el público parisino.

El triunfo tuvo además un valor emocional especial para la familia argentina, ya que minutos después su hermano, Francisco Cerúndolo, también selló su clasificación en Roland Garros.

Ahora, Juan Manuel buscará seguir haciendo historia en París y confirmar que su victoria sobre Sinner no fue solamente una sorpresa, sino el nacimiento de una nueva versión competitiva de su tenis.

The defending champions responded after a Game 4 drubbing. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32, Caruso added 22 off the bench. Game 6 Thursday in San Antonio with Spurs facing elimination.

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El campeón defensor respondió tras la derrota en el Juego 4. Gilgeous-Alexander anotó 32 y Caruso aportó 22 desde la banca. La serie vuelve a San Antonio con los Spurs al borde de la eliminación.

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The two-time Ballon d'Or winner confirmed her exit in an emotional video titled "A perfect story." She leaves as Barça's all-time leading scorer with 234 goals.

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Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon d'Or winner and the most decorated player in FC Barcelona Femení history, has confirmed she will leave the club at the end of the season. The 32-year-old midfielder announced her decision in a video posted to social media titled "A perfect story," closing a 14-season chapter that began in 2012.

Her final match in a Barça shirt will be Wednesday, May 27, against Real Sociedad at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. The club held a one-year extension option and was willing to keep her, but Putellas has chosen to pursue new professional challenges outside Spain, sources told ESPN.

In the emotional farewell video, Putellas traced her bond with the club back to childhood: "I remember the first time I heard their chants. I was six years old, and it was my first time at Camp Nou with my father. At that moment, I only saw men playing in the stadium. And I never imagined that one day, more than 90,000 culers would chant my name in that same place."

The Catalan star also dedicated words to her father, who died of heart problems in 2012, just before her first season with the first team: "At 18, just one month after the worst moment of my life, life put Barça in front of me again. When the opportunity came, he was no longer here... but in my worst moment, I will always say that Barça saved me. For all this, I will always be in debt to these colors."

Legendary resume

Putellas leaves Barcelona as the club's all-time leading scorer with 234 goals in 512 appearances, also ranking second in games played in club history. Her trophy case includes: 10 League titles, 11 Copas de la Reina, 6 Spanish Supercups, and 4 UEFA Women's Champions League titles.

Individually, she has won two Ballon d'Or awards (2021 and 2022), two FIFA Best awards, and two UEFA Women's Player of the Year awards. After Saturday's 4-0 Champions League final victory over Olympique Lyonnais, she was named Champions League Player of the Season for the second time in her career.

Legacy and future

Putellas was instrumental in transforming Barcelona Femení into a global powerhouse. She was part of the first Barça squad to win the Champions League in 2021 and contributed to the club's first treble. She has also been a key figure for the Spanish national team, winning the 2023 World Cup after defeating England in the final.

Putellas has drawn interest from Europe, the United States, and Mexico. London City Lionesses of the English Premier League, owned by Michele Kang, and Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs that have closely monitored her situation. Liga MX Femenil has also been mentioned as a possible destination, though unconfirmed.

"Fortunately, I was born a culer and I will die a culer. So, we will see each other again. Long live Barça forever and always," Putellas said in her message. "I've always said I wanted the final moment to be at my best, giving everything. 100% energy. That's it. It's been beautiful. A perfect story."

La dos veces ganadora del Balón de Oro confirmó su salida mediante un emotivo video titulado "Una historia perfecta". Se despide como máxima goleadora histórica del club con 234 tantos.

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Italy's Jannik Sinner dismantled French wild card Clément Tabur in straight sets, managing a late-match blister to secure a smooth passage into the second round.

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El italiano Jannik Sinner inició la búsqueda del Grand Slam de su carrera con un sólido triunfo por 6-1, 6-3 y 6-4 sobre el local Clément Tabur. Ante la ausencia de Carlos Alcaraz, el número uno del mundo ratifica su etiqueta de máximo favorito en la arcilla parisina.

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