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Zhao Xintong Becomes China’s First Snooker World Champion After Return from Match-Fixing Ban
Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship on Monday, defeating three-time champion Mark Williams 18-12 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The 28-year-old's landmark victory marks a turning point for snooker in China, home to a massive fan base, but it also revives scrutiny over Zhao's past involvement in a match-fixing scandal that led to a 20-month suspension. 
Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship on Monday, defeating three-time champion Mark Williams 18-12 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The 28-year-old's landmark victory marks a turning point for snooker in China, home to a massive fan base, but it also revives scrutiny over Zhao's past involvement in a match-fixing scandal that led to a 20-month suspension. -
LeBron James Pulls Out of Met Gala Due to Knee Injury, Despite Role as Honorary Chair
LeBron James, set to make his debut as an honorary chair at the 2025 Met Gala, announced just hours before the event that he would no longer attend, citing a knee injury sustained during the Los Angeles Lakers' recent playoff loss. The announcement, posted Monday on social media platform X, comes amid heightened anticipation for the annual fashion event hosted at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. 
LeBron James, set to make his debut as an honorary chair at the 2025 Met Gala, announced just hours before the event that he would no longer attend, citing a knee injury sustained during the Los Angeles Lakers' recent playoff loss. The announcement, posted Monday on social media platform X, comes amid heightened anticipation for the annual fashion event hosted at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. -
Aaron Rodgers Sparks Marriage Speculation After Wearing Ring at Kentucky Derby Gala
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers is fueling fresh speculation about his personal life after appearing at a high-profile Kentucky Derby event wearing what appeared to be a wedding band. The 41-year-old was photographed on Friday, May 2, at the Barnstable Brown Gala in Louisville, Kentucky, sporting a dark ring on his left ring finger, prompting widespread online chatter about a possible marriage. 
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers is fueling fresh speculation about his personal life after appearing at a high-profile Kentucky Derby event wearing what appeared to be a wedding band. The 41-year-old was photographed on Friday, May 2, at the Barnstable Brown Gala in Louisville, Kentucky, sporting a dark ring on his left ring finger, prompting widespread online chatter about a possible marriage. -
Real Madrid Target £27M Arsenal Star William Saliba as Key to Summer Defensive Overhaul
Real Madrid have made Arsenal center-back William Saliba their top defensive target for the upcoming summer transfer window, according to reports from Spain. The French international, signed by Arsenal for £27 million in 2019, has become one of the most consistent defenders in the Premier League and was instrumental in Arsenal's recent Champions League victory over Madrid. 
Real Madrid have made Arsenal center-back William Saliba their top defensive target for the upcoming summer transfer window, according to reports from Spain. The French international, signed by Arsenal for £27 million in 2019, has become one of the most consistent defenders in the Premier League and was instrumental in Arsenal's recent Champions League victory over Madrid. -
Travis Kelce Makes NFL Retirement Decision, and Commits to Chiefs for Another Season
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will return for another NFL season, ending months of speculation about his potential retirement. The 35-year-old confirmed his decision in a text message to ESPN's Pat McAfee, who read it on air during The Pat McAfee Show on Thursday. 
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will return for another NFL season, ending months of speculation about his potential retirement. The 35-year-old confirmed his decision in a text message to ESPN's Pat McAfee, who read it on air during The Pat McAfee Show on Thursday. -
Justin Bieber Stuns Fans by Brawling with NHL Star at Charity Hockey Game Amid Health Rumors
Justin Bieber took center stage at a charity hockey game in Los Angeles on Sunday, not for his skills on the ice, but for an unexpected fight with former NHL star Jeremy Roenick. The moment, which played out at the Skate for LA Strong event at Crypto.com Arena, shocked spectators as Bieber dropped the gloves and engaged in a playful scuffle with the hockey legend. 
Justin Bieber took center stage at a charity hockey game in Los Angeles on Sunday, not for his skills on the ice, but for an unexpected fight with former NHL star Jeremy Roenick. The moment, which played out at the Skate for LA Strong event at Crypto.com Arena, shocked spectators as Bieber dropped the gloves and engaged in a playful scuffle with the hockey legend. -
Trump Announces Kobe Bryant and Muhammad Ali Statues for National Garden of American Heroes
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Kobe Bryant and Muhammad Ali will be honored with statues in the planned National Garden of American Heroes, a tribute site dedicated to commemorating significant figures in American history. 
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Kobe Bryant and Muhammad Ali will be honored with statues in the planned National Garden of American Heroes, a tribute site dedicated to commemorating significant figures in American history. -
Seven Chileans Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Burglary Spree Targeting Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes
Federal prosecutors have charged seven men from Chile in connection with a nationwide burglary spree that targeted the homes of high-profile professional athletes, including Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Tuesday. The suspects are accused of stealing more than $2 million in valuables from the residences of multiple sports figures while they were away for games. 
Federal prosecutors have charged seven men from Chile in connection with a nationwide burglary spree that targeted the homes of high-profile professional athletes, including Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Tuesday. The suspects are accused of stealing more than $2 million in valuables from the residences of multiple sports figures while they were away for games. -
New Emails Reveal Saints’ Deep Involvement in Clergy Sex Abuse Cover-Up
Newly disclosed internal emails reveal that the New Orleans Saints played a far more extensive role than previously acknowledged in assisting the Archdiocese of New Orleans with its public relations strategy during the Catholic Church's clergy sex abuse crisis. The revelations, made public through documents obtained by The Associated Press, show top Saints executives actively helped craft messaging, shape media narratives, and even consulted with local prosecutors regarding the release of a list of accused priests. 
Newly disclosed internal emails reveal that the New Orleans Saints played a far more extensive role than previously acknowledged in assisting the Archdiocese of New Orleans with its public relations strategy during the Catholic Church's clergy sex abuse crisis. The revelations, made public through documents obtained by The Associated Press, show top Saints executives actively helped craft messaging, shape media narratives, and even consulted with local prosecutors regarding the release of a list of accused priests. -
Oakland A’s Icon Rickey Henderson Dead at 65 After Bout with Pneumonia
Rickey Henderson, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in baseball history and a cornerstone of the Oakland Athletics, has passed away at the age of 65. Henderson, who had been undergoing treatment for pneumonia, died Friday in the Oakland area, leaving the baseball world mourning the loss of a Hall of Famer whose impact on the game was unparalleled. 
Rickey Henderson, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in baseball history and a cornerstone of the Oakland Athletics, has passed away at the age of 65. Henderson, who had been undergoing treatment for pneumonia, died Friday in the Oakland area, leaving the baseball world mourning the loss of a Hall of Famer whose impact on the game was unparalleled.
