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Liverpool have sacked manager Arne Slot after a disappointing season, with the Dutchman releasing an emotional open letter to fans. Coco Gauff was eliminated early from the French Open, continuing a run of major upsets at Roland Garros. Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs past the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 to reach the NBA Finals, where they will face the New York Knicks. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, powered by Virat Kohli, won back-to-back IPL titles.

Liverpool sack Arne Slot after poor season

Liverpool sack Arne Slot after poor seasonLiverpool have parted ways with manager Arne Slot following a campaign that fell short of expectations. Slot released an open letter thanking fans and insisting he leaves the club 'exactly where it belongs'. Andoni Iraola is being considered as a potential replacement, though analysts warn he carries risk. The story has dominated British sports headlines.

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Sacked Slot says Liverpool connection 'goes beyond football' (Sky Sports)
Iraola comes with risk for Liverpool – but Slot had to go (Sky Sports)
I leave Liverpool exactly where it belongs - Slot (BBC)
Arne Slot breaks silence on Liverpool exit with open letter to fans (The Independent)

Coco Gauff suffers shock early exit at French Open

Coco Gauff suffers shock early exit at French OpenDefending champion Coco Gauff was knocked out of the French Open in a stunning upset, adding to a growing list of top seeds eliminated early from Roland Garros. Gauff's departure marks the latest high-profile exit in a tournament already defined by surprises. The loss raises questions about her form heading into the grass-court season.

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Defending champion Coco Gauff bounced from Roland Garros in another shock upset (CNN)
Holder Coco Gauff dumped from French Open as big-name exodus continues (Al Jazeera)
French OpenChampion Gauff crashes out but Cerúndolo fights on (The Guardian)

Wembanyama powers Spurs past Thunder to NBA Finals

Wembanyama powers Spurs past Thunder to NBA FinalsVictor Wembanyama scored 22 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs past the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7, clinching the Western Conference Finals. The French phenom has credited coach Gregg Popovich as vital to the team's success this postseason. Wembanyama described reaching the NBA Finals as fulfilling a 'childhood dream'.

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Victor Wembanyama’s respect for Gregg Popovich is clear. And Pop was vital to Spurs’ NBA Finals run (AP News)
Wembanyama eyes ‘childhood dream’ after helping Spurs stun Thunder in NBA playoffsFrenchman’s 22-point haul is cornerstone of another superb display as San Antonio stun reigning champions to clinch Western Conference Finals. (SCMP)
Wembanyama eyes ‘childhood dream’ after Spurs win NBA Western Conference Finals (Arab News)

Spurs to face Knicks in NBA Finals

Spurs to face Knicks in NBA FinalsThe San Antonio Spurs have advanced to the NBA Finals after eliminating the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a decisive Game 7. They will face the New York Knicks, who previously beat the Spurs in the NBA Cup final earlier this season. The Knicks are seeking their first NBA championship in decades, while the Spurs chase another title for the Wembanyama era.

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San Antonio Spurs knock off the defending champs, will play the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals (CNN)
Knicks beat the Spurs for the NBA Cup, but need to do it in the NBA Finals for the title they crave (AP News)
Wembanyama, Spurs win the West, topple Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 to head to NBA Finals (AP News)
Wembanyama’s Spurs dethrone Thunder to reach NBA Finals against Knicks (Al Jazeera)
NBASpurs beat reigning champions Thunder in Game 7 to set up finals date with Knicks (The Guardian)

Virat Kohli leads RCB to back-to-back IPL titles

Virat Kohli leads RCB to back-to-back IPL titlesRoyal Challengers Bengaluru have secured consecutive IPL championships, with Virat Kohli hitting the title-winning stroke to seal back-to-back titles. A new star named Sooryavanshi also dominated the IPL awards ceremony. The achievement fulfills a long-held dream for Kohli, who delivered a vintage performance to cap the season in style.

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New star Sooryavanshi dominates IPL awards after Kohli ends season in style (Sky Sports)
Kohli inspires RCB to back-to-back IPL titles (BBC)
Kohli powers Bengaluru to ‘stuff of dreams’ back-to-back IPL titles (Al Jazeera)
Kohli fulfils dream with title-winning stroke as Bengaluru retain IPL title (Arab News)