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Liverpool has agreed with Andoni Iraola to become their next head coach following Arne Slot's dismissal. Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out of the French Open quarterfinals by Diana Shnaider, sparking a shock exit for the world No. 1. The French Open continues with Cobolli and Zverev advancing to the semis. Ben Stokes defended his handling of Jofra Archer's Test absence and warned against overly strict IPL policies. The New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, aiming to end a 53-year title drought.

Andoni Iraola agrees to become Liverpool head coach

Andoni Iraola agrees to become Liverpool head coachAndoni Iraola has verbally agreed to become Liverpool's new head coach after Arne Slot was sacked. Reports highlight Iraola's man-management skills and tactical approach as key reasons for Liverpool's interest. Danny Murphy said Iraola will make Liverpool fans excited again. Multiple outlets analyzed the numbers and strategies that attracted Liverpool to the Bournemouth boss.

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Man management and 'a bottle of magic' - How Iraola can step up at Liverpool (Sky Sports)
Iraola will make Liverpool fans excited again - Murphy (BBC)
Why Liverpool are turning to Andoni Iraola to fix their biggest issue (The Independent)
Iraola verbally agrees to become Liverpool coach after Slot sacking (The Independent)
The numbers that have attracted Liverpool to Andoni Iraola (The Independent)

Sabalenka stunned in French Open quarterfinals

Sabalenka stunned in French Open quarterfinalsWorld No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock defeat to Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarterfinals. Sabalenka said she 'just wants to quit tennis' after the loss, which has been described as one of the biggest shocks of the tournament. The defeat adds to a series of surprise exits at Roland Garros this year.

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Sabalenka knocked out of French Open quarters in huge shock (Sky Sports)
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka knocked out of Roland Garros after quarterfinal defeat to Diana Shnaider (CNN)
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: ‘just want to quit tennis’ after French Open quarterfinal defeat (AP News)
Sabalenka the latest French Open shock exit as Shnaider wins quarterfinal (Al Jazeera)
Sabalenka knocked out of French Open as Zheng Qinwen’s conqueror keeps going (SCMP)

Stokes defends Archer handling and IPL stance

Stokes defends Archer handling and IPL stanceBen Stokes has defended his handling of Jofra Archer's Test absence, warning that a strict IPL policy could make things 'messy' for England. Stokes argued that overly rigid contract terms risk losing players to franchise leagues. The Guardian reports Stokes warned strictness risks players exiting the England setup.

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'You don't want it to get messy' - Stokes defends handling of Archer (Sky Sports)
Strict IPL stance could make things messy for England - Stokes (BBC)
EnglandStokes defends Archer’s Test absence and warns strictness risks exit (The Guardian)

Knicks and Spurs tip off NBA Finals

Knicks and Spurs tip off NBA FinalsThe Villanova-inspired New York Knicks have powered their way to their first NBA Finals since 1999, facing the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks are on an 11-game winning streak and aim to end a 53-year title drought. The series opens with Game 1 in San Antonio, showcasing a new era of parity in the NBA.

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How Villanova shaped the New York Knicks’ dominant run to the NBA Finals (CNN)
Game 1: Spurs and Knicks set to open the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in San Antonio (AP News)
New York Knicks aim to end 53-year title drought against Spurs in NBA FinalsNew York franchise, who have not won since 1973, enter Finals on 11-game winning streak while young San Antonio side are ahead of schedule. (SCMP)
The New York Knicks have powered their way to their first Finals appearance since 1999, led by versatile point guard Jalen Brunson (right). Photo: TNS (SCMP)
NBA Finals showcase new era of parity as Knicks and Spurs renew rivalry with history on the line (Arab News)