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Soccer Disputes, Basketball Decisions, and Hockey Comebacks

Key players from Argentina's women's soccer team quit over pay dispute. Alabama's Mark Sears withdraws from NBA draft to return to school. Edmonton Oilers score 5 unanswered goals to tie series with Dallas Stars. Atlanta United ends Inter Miami CF's unbeaten run in Major League Soccer.Sources:https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40241742/argentina-women-players-question-timing-teammates-exithttps://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/40243027/oilers-win-game-4-pull-even-stars-west-finalhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/40241412/mark-sears-withdraw-nba-draft-return-alabama-crimson-tidehttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40242481/inter-miami-loses-first-game-lionel-messiOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Argentina women at odds over players quitting(00:03:01) Oilers score 5 unanswered, even series with Stars(00:06:05) Bama standout Sears spurns draft, to chase title(00:09:08) Atlanta hands Miami 1st loss of season with Messi

Greenland’s Soccer Ambitions, MLB’s Historic Move, and NASCAR Shakeup

Greenland applies to join U.S. in Concacaf, marking a significant move in international soccer. Major League Baseball stirs record books by adding Negro Leagues stats. Stewart-Haas Racing announces closure, sending shockwaves through the NASCAR community. Plus, Minnesota Timberwolves survive elimination in a thrilling Game 4 against Dallas Mavericks.Sources:https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40235988/greenland-applies-concacaf-membership-concacafhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40236327/mlb-incorporates-negro-league-statistics-shakes-record-bookshttps://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/40235619/stewart-haas-racing-shutting-nascar-teams-end-seasonhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40235599/2024-nba-playoffs-biggest-takeaways-game-4-dallas-minnesotaOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:36) Greenland applies to join U.S. in Concacaf(00:03:35) MLB adds Negro Leagues stats, stirs record books(00:07:13) Stewart-Haas Racing shuttering NASCAR teams(00:10:33) Wolves survive elimination: Biggest takeaways of Game 4 between Dallas and Minnesota

Sports Roundup: Stars’ Rally, Argentina Team Quits, and MLB Umpire Retires

A thrilling roundup of sports news. Jason Robertson's hat trick fuels the Dallas Stars' rally in Game 3. Three key players quit Argentina's national women's soccer team over pay dispute. SEC's Sankey calls for national standards for college sports. And, controversial MLB umpire Ángel Hernández retires.Sources:https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/40231852/jason-robertson-hat-trick-powers-stars-oilers-game-3https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40230942/trio-quits-argentina-women-soccer-teamhttps://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/40231039/greg-sankey-welcome-national-standard-college-sportshttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40231476/mlb-umpire-angel-hernandez-retiringOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Robertson hat trick fuels Stars' rally in Game 3(00:02:53) 'Humiliated' players quit Argentina women's team(00:05:21) SEC's Sankey would 'welcome' action from Congress(00:07:55) MLB umpire Ángel Hernández retiring, per sources

Newgarden’s Historic Indy 500 Win, Acuña’s Season-Ending Injury, and More

Josef Newgarden makes history with his instant-classic Indy 500 win. Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. is out for the season with a torn ACL. Stephen and Ayesha Curry welcome their fourth child. Plus, Christopher Bell takes the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 in North Carolina.Sources:https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/40226503/newgarden-building-legacy-instant-classic-indy-500-winhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40226101/atlanta-braves-ronald-acuna-jr-season-torn-aclhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40225319/stephen-ayesha-curry-announce-birth-son-caius-chaihttps://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/40226708/christopher-bell-wins-rain-shortened-coca-cola-600Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Newgarden building legacy with instant-classic Indy 500 win(00:02:50) Braves star Acuña out for season with torn ACL(00:06:08) Stephen and Ayesha Curry welcome fourth child(00:07:59) Bell takes rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 in N.C.

Guardiola’s Admission, Stars’ Resilience, PSG’s Ambition, and Richardson’s Redemption

Pep Guardiola takes full responsibility for Manchester City's FA Cup final loss. Dallas Stars rebound in Game 2, tying the series with the Oilers. Despite Mbappé's exit, PSG is confident of winning the UCL. Sha'Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman blaze to 100m wins at the Prefontaine Classic.Sources:https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40217473/pep-guardiola-takes-blame-man-citys-loss-fa-cup-finalhttps://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/40220388/dallas-stars-defeat-edmonton-oilers-tie-series-1-1https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40219194/psg-win-champions-league-kylian-mbappe-exit-luis-enriquehttps://www.espn.com/olympics/trackandfield/story/_/id/40218958/richardson-coleman-big-winners-prefontaine-classicOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Guardiola takes blame for City's FA Cup final loss(00:02:52) Stars rebound in Game 2, knot series with Oilers(00:05:40) PSG will win UCL despite Mbappé exit(00:08:22) Richardson, Coleman blaze to 100m wins at Pre

Historic Firsts and Record Breaks in Soccer

Copa América appoints first female referees in a historic move towards gender equality. Dallas Mavericks secure a 2-0 lead against Minnesota Timberwolves in a thrilling Western Conference finals. Transfer rumors swirl around Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels, with AC Milan and Juventus showing interest. Orlando Pride sets a new National Women's Soccer League record with their eighth consecutive win.Sources:https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40212551/copa-america-feature-first-female-referees-assistantshttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40213785/2024-nba-playoffs-biggest-takeaways-game-2-dallas-minnesotahttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40212476/transfer-talk-milan-juventus-race-get-dortmunds-mats-hummelshttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40213457/orlando-sets-nwsl-record-8th-straight-win-banda-braceOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Copa América to feature first female referees(00:03:23) Mavericks' magic: Biggest takeaways of Game 2 between Dallas and Minnesota(00:06:16) Transfer Talk: Milan, Juve in race to get Dortmund's Hummels(00:09:45) Orlando sets NWSL record with 8th straight win

Navas Retires, NCAA to Pay Players, and F1’s New Contender

Costa Rica's star goalkeeper, Keylor Navas, retires ahead of Copa America. The NCAA and its five power conferences agree to directly pay players, marking a significant shift in college sports. Red Bull's Max Verstappen recognizes McLaren's Lando Norris as a growing title threat in Formula One. Plus, the Boston Celtics defend their home court in the Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers.Sources:https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40206529/costa-rica-goalkeeper-keylor-navas-retires-ahead-copa-americahttps://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/40206364/ncaa-power-conferences-agree-allow-schools-pay-playershttps://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/40205870/lando-norris-championship-mix-max-verstappenhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40205780/2024-nba-playoffs-biggest-takeaways-game-2-boston-indianaOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Costa Rica GK Navas retires ahead of Copa America(00:03:01) NCAA, Power 5 agree to let schools pay players(00:06:31) Verstappen: Norris is in the championship mix(00:09:03) Celtics defend homecourt: Biggest takeaways of Game 2 between Boston and Indiana

Yankees’ Soto Ignites MVP Chants, Mavericks Triumph in West Finals Game 1

Juan Soto of the Yankees sparks MVP chants with his exceptional performance. The Dallas Mavericks clinch a thrilling victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the NBA's Western Conference finals. Plus, Peyton Manning rules out an NFL executive role, and the Philadelphia Phillies make franchise history with their best start.Sources:https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40201309/yankees-juan-soto-hits-2-homers-hears-mvp-chants-victoryhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40198754/2024-nba-playoffs-biggest-takeaways-mavericks-timberwolves-game-1-west-finalshttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40200614/peyton-manning-no-desire-move-nfl-executive-rolehttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40200416/philadelphia-phillies-best-start-franchise-historyOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Yanks' Soto sparks MVP chants with 2-HR 'show'(00:03:55) Biggest takeaways from Mavericks-Timberwolves Game 1 of the West finals(00:07:25) Peyton says NFL executive role not on his radar(00:10:23) Phils (36-14) off to best start in franchise history

Kahleah Copper’s Historic WNBA Performance and Record-Breaking Stanley Cup Viewership

Phoenix's Kahleah Copper makes WNBA history with back-to-back 35-plus point games. Stanley Cup playoffs smash viewership records with an average of 1.16 million viewers. Plus, Ranger Suárez of the Philadelphia Phillies continues his historic run, and the Harbaugh family launches a unique coaching academy.Sources:https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40195242/kahleah-copper-scores-37-points-lead-mercury-aceshttps://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/40194114/stanley-cup-playoffs-averaging-record-116m-viewers-farhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40194297/ranger-suarez-bryce-harper-lead-phillies-rangershttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40193092/john-jim-harbaugh-ravens-chargers-nfl-harbaugh-coaching-academyOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Copper follows up with 37, fuels Mercury past Aces(00:03:07) Cup playoffs averaging record 1.16M viewers(00:05:04) Phils' Suárez K's 10, continues historic run to 9-0(00:08:26) John Harbaugh unveils Harbaugh Coaching Academy with brother Jim, Bill Belichick

Devers’ Record-Breaking Streak, Parker’s Retirement, and More Sports Updates

Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox sets a team record by homering for the sixth consecutive game. DeVante Parker of the Philadelphia Eagles announces his retirement after nine seasons. The Edmonton Oilers secure a spot in the Western Conference finals after a thrilling Game 7. Plus, ESPN's latest college football power rankings show a shift in the balance of power.Sources:https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40187778/rafael-devers-sets-boston-red-sox-record-homering-6th-straight-gamehttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40187717/wide-receiver-devante-parker-retires-nine-nfl-seasonshttps://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/40188781/edmonton-oilers-outlast-vancouver-canucks-game-7https://wolverineswire.usatoday.com/lists/espn-updates-college-football-power-rankings-after-spring-ball/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Devers' 6-game HR streak breaks Red Sox record(00:03:45) Eagles' Parker, 31, retires after 9 NFL seasons(00:06:52) Oilers edge Canucks in Game 7, secure WCF berth(00:10:07) ESPN updates college football power rankings after spring ball