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Spain’s World Cup hopes have suffered another setback as midfielder Nico Williams limped off with a hamstring injury during Athletic Bilbao’s La Liga loss to Valencia. The 23-year-old, a key figure for the European champions, now faces a race to be fit for the tournament beginning in June.
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 114-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. Victor Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter after an elbow to Naz Reid's chin.
Makuuchi division sumo wrestler Hoshoryu withdrew from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, just one day after the 15-day competition began, citing a leg injury. The Mongolian wrestler, a top contender, suffered the injury during his first match. No further details on the injury have been released, and he will undergo medical evaluation.
Real Madrid suffered a crushing 0-2 defeat at Camp Nou, ending their La Liga title defense and marking their second consecutive trophyless season. The loss exposes deep internal problems, including tactical conflicts around Kylian Mbappe, dressing-room fights, and uncertainty over the futures of Vinicius Junior and the manager.
Barcelona have officially won their 29th La Liga title after a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid at Camp Nou, opening up a 14-point lead with only three matches left in the season. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres scored in the first half, securing the title and leaving Real Madrid trophy-less.
Leandro Trossard's late goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over West Ham, restoring a five-point Premier League lead. A controversial VAR decision disallowed a stoppage-time equalizer for West Ham, with Gary Neville calling it 'the most important VAR decision in history'. Arsenal move closer to their first title since 2004.
A young weightlifter, called the 'strongest in the world in the youth category,' won three gold medals at the World Youth Weightlifting Championships. The sweep included gold in snatch, clean and jerk, and total. The athlete dedicated the medals to family and fans while looking ahead to future improvement.
Jorge Martin stormed from seventh on the grid to win the French Grand Prix on Sunday, ending a 588-day victory drought. The Spanish rider closed to within one point of teammate Marco Bezzecchi in the standings after a dramatic race at Le Mans. Aprilia made history with a podium clean sweep, while title rival Marc Marquez missed the race due to injury.
Barcelona and Real Madrid are set for the most anticipated match of the La Liga season. Both teams face notable absences but welcome back key players. Barcelona lead the standings by two points, making this a pivotal clash.
Yokozuna Hoshoryu suffered a surprising loss to komusubi Takayasu on the opening day of the Summer Grand Sumo tournament, limping off the ring in apparent pain. The defeat raises concerns about his fitness as two of sumo's top stars are already out with injuries.
