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Guardiola overwhelmed by Etihad stand naming ‘honour’

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Guardiola overwhelmed by Etihad stand naming ‘honour’ Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said the naming of a stand at the Etihad in his name is the ‘hugest honour’. Guardiola will leave Manchester City this summer after 10 seasons of silverware success. The Spaniard took charge of the team for the final time during the club’s defeat to Aston Villa, a fixture which concluded their Premier League campaign. Ahead of the game, the Cityzens revealed that the newly-developed and expanded North Stand at the Etihad Stadium will be named ‘The Pep Guardiola Stand’, in recognition of his achievements. Addressing the crowd at full-time, the six-time Premier League winner called it a huge honour and urged the squad to retain their high standards upon his exit. “I’m so nervous right now. Why do you love me so much? Why do you do that to me? “I never imagined the amount of love, it had been an incredible, tremendous honour to be your manager for 10 years. Incredible emotions. My dad is here t...
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F1 qualifying results: Who takes pole at the Canadian Grand Prix

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC - MAY 23: Sprint winner George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Third placed Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team with their Sprint trophies during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on May 23, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images) | Formula 1 via Getty Images George Russell took the victory in the Sprint at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix on Saturday, fending off a late charge from Lando Norris after battling with his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in the early stages of the race. The win pulled Russell to within 18 points of Antonelli atop the F1 Drivers’ Championship standings, potentially igniting a title fight between the Mercedes pair. But the big points are earned on Sunday, making Saturday afternoon’s qualifying hour a pivotal moment in the 2026 F1 se...
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'If I was Ajit Agarkar, I would switch off my phone': Ashwin on Shubman Gill's T20I selection

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NEW DELHI: With several exciting T20 talents emerging, team selection has become a major headache for the selectors. Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Shubman Gill, who is in ominous form in IPL 2026, deserves a place in India’s T20I setup. However, with youngsters like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya coming through, along with established names like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma and experienced Sanju Samson already in contention, the competition has become intense. “Main bolta hoon mushkil hai yaar. Agar main Ajit Agarkar hota na, selection ke waqt phone chhod ke Maldives chala jata. Phone hi nahi uthaunga,” he said. Shubman lost his place in India’s T20I setup ahead of the home series against New Zealand national cricket team, which preceded the 2026 T20 World Cup. However, India’s Test and ODI captain responded in style with a sensational IPL 2026 campaign. Gill has scored 616 runs in 13 matches at an average of 47.38 and a strike rate of 161.68, including ...
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"He still got a lot left in the tank going into his …

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Run It Back: Bobby Portis says Giannis' is NOT past his prime 💯 "He still got a lot left in the tank going into his 14th year.. . I like that everybody's counting out our team..we got a great makeup of guys." x.com This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: "He still got a lot left in the tank going into his … from https://ift.tt/Yr8h7pN
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Washed-up NFL legend announces impending retirement to disinterested nation

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On Wednesday, Aaron Rodgers broke the seal . After years of festering "will he or won't he?" consternation, darkness retreats , picking fights with football hagiographs, and precipitously declining play on the field, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback declared he will finally retire after the 2026 NFL season. To that I say: Congratulations! Do you want a cookie? Anyway, what else is going on in the world, quite literally anywhere? In all seriousness, Rodgers did this to himself. Even if you take the words of a glorified charlatan like him at face value, and you really believe he will retire at the age of 43 this coming January, it's hard to muster up the necessary pomp and circumstance for him. You know, the kind of farewell tour and celebrations usually reserved for beloved athletes and sports figures. To earn that, you have to be both special at your craft and, if not outright kind to others, at least a seemingly decent human being enough not to alienate almost e...
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Serhou Guirassy says Borussia Dortmund finishing second to Bayern Munich is ‘frustrating and annoying’

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Bayern Munich claimed its second consecutive Bundesliga title, finishing 16 points clear of Borussia Dortmund. The Schwarzgelben last won the league in 2012 and has been unable to clear the hurdle since, particularly during the two years where the Bavarians were a mess. Comments from Dortmund coach Niko Kovač implies second place is the best Dortmund can do, but Serhou Guirassy has had enough of it. “Second place is frustrating and annoying,” Guirassy began (via Bundesliga as captured by X account @iMiaSanMia ) Bayern were really, really good this year, though. You can see it in the Champions League too, even though they lost against PSG. Right now, I think PSG and Bayern are the two best teams in Europe. To become champions, you have to win games against Bayern because even they can drop points, although it’s difficult against them. Second place is not enough for us, because when you play for Dortmund, you want to win titles.” While I don’t like what Uli Hoeneß for the most ...
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Staff Takeaways: Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Casemiro of Manchester United shakes hands with Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on May 17, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images) | Getty Images Staff thoughts on the latest victory for Michael Carrick and Manchester United. Suwaid: More of the Same but Better There wasn’t a lot riding in that game for either team, which made it one of the most entertaining games of the season. Bryan Mbeumo could’ve got a hat-trick, and Bruno Fernandes should’ve broken the Premier League assist record, but it wasn’t to be.  United were worthy winners, and this kind of performance and result is preferable to a drab 1-0 win, but it’s fair to say that United won’t be able to sustain this going into next season. Michael Carrick will need to add some control either through meticulous coaching or by bringing in players who...
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