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The Canadian Grand Prix has come and gone, and anyone following the paddock knows that a number of major storylines just took an interesting turn in this next chapter of the 2026 season. Look, I’m not going to sit here and pretend I know the exact engineering science behind
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It's Carrick, you know... After joining the club in January on an interim basis and successfully guiding Manchester United back to the Champions League (and a third place finish), United have officially confirmed that Michael Carrick has been appointed as the permanent head coach. The 44-year-old former midfielder
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Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season. The 55-year-old has been manager of Manchester City for 10 years, where he has won 20 trophies and established City as one of the world’s leading clubs, both on and off the pitch. His notable
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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke sadly passed away on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 29 years old. "We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke," the Grizzlies said in a statement. "Brandon was an outstanding teammate and even better person whose impact on the
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The Orlando Magic have parted ways with head coach Jamahl Mosley, 47, less than 24 hours after they were eliminated from the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs by the Detroit Pistons. Mosley replaced Steve Clifford as the head coach in July 2021. This was Mosley's first