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The Memphis Grizzlies have fired head coach Taylor Jenkins despite the team's fifth-place standing in the Western Conference. Sources report that Jenkins was informed of his termination on Friday morning. Jenkins, who had been with the team since 2019-20, leaves with a 250-214 record and led the Grizzlies to three postseason appearances, including one playoff series win, while becoming the winningest coach in franchise history earlier this season. Full Article

Kyle, in a statement on LinkedIn, emphasized that London Irish's mission is to create something enduring rooted in Irish identity, global ambition, and community, not just focused on one person. Despite his father's influence, plans for the organization were always designed to continue without him playing a prominent role. Jordan's Formula 1 team, which won four grands prix and launched Michael Schumacher's career, received tributes following the Irishman's death, with his son expressing the significant...

Dani Alves, former Barcelona player, had his sexual assault conviction overturned by a Spanish court, citing "insufficient evidence" to prove guilt. The court highlighted discrepancies in the plaintiff's testimony and video evidence, leading to the unanimous decision to reverse the 4 ½ year prison sentence. Alves, a highly decorated footballer, was released on bail after spending over a year in jail and had his contract with Liga MX club Pumas terminated following the ruling. Full...

Baltimore Orioles defeat Toronto Blue Jays 12-2 in a record-setting Opening Day game, with Tyler O'Neill hitting a home run for the sixth consecutive year. Blue Jays struggle offensively, with fans booing and leaving early, as they hope to bounce back in the series. Blue Jays will rely on Kevin Gausman to shut down Orioles' power, while Orioles will start Charlie Morton and anticipate Gunnar Henderson's return to bolster their lineup. Full Article

In a game against the Minnesota Twins on Opening Day, Nolan Arenado hit a crucial eighth-inning home run for the St. Louis Cardinals, receiving a rare curtain call from the crowd. The emotional moment held significance due to trade rumors surrounding Arenado after a disappointing 2024 season, highlighting the uncertainty of his future with the team. Despite potential upcoming changes for the Cardinals, the focus remained on honoring Arenado's comeback effort and impact on the...

UEFA is investigating Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Antonio Rüdiger, and Dani Ceballos for alleged "indecent conduct" during the Champions League game against Atlético Madrid. Video clips showed Mbappé grabbing his crotch during celebrations, while Rüdiger led teammates in a dancing run around the field after Madrid's victory. A ban could impact the players' availability for the upcoming quarterfinal against Arsenal, similar to a case involving Jude Bellingham at the European Championship last...