Around 50,000 fans of K-pop superstars BTS gathered outside Mexico's National Palace on Wednesday to get a look at the group, who waved to the crowd from a balcony after meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum.&nbsp;BTS will perform shows in Mexico City on May 7, 9, and 10, with more than 135,000 tickets for the stadium showcase getting snapped up in a matter of minutes.&nbsp;The group returned to the world spotlight in March after an almost four-year pause so its members could carry out their obligatory military service.&nbsp;Kim Nam-joon, one of the members of the group, said to the crowd in Spanish: “I love you, I adore you. Thank you very much!”

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"I already told them they have to come back next year," Sheinbaum said, later posting a photo with the group and holding their latest album "ARIRANG."&nbsp;Lizeth Zarate, a coordinator for the Zocalo -- Mexico City's main square located in front of the presidential palace -- said the Wednesday crowd was around 50,000.&nbsp;"They're my whole world," Estefany Victoriano, a 25-year-old secretary, told AFP.&nbsp;Another onlooker, 18-year-old Zoe Perez, was on the verge of tears.&nbsp;"I'm speechless, and it's a very beautiful feeling to see them in person. Since I couldn't get tickets, well, it makes me a little emotional," she said.

Lizeth Zarate, a coordinator for the Zocalo -- Mexico City's main square located in front of the presidential palace -- said the Wednesday crowd was around 50,000.



Around 50,000 fans of K-pop superstars BTS gathered outside Mexico's National Palace on Wednesday to get a look at the group, who waved to the crowd from a balcony after meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum. BTS will perform shows in Mexico City on May 7, 9, and 10, with more than 135,000 tickets for the stadium showcase getting snapped up in a matter of minutes. The group returned to the world spotlight in March after an almost four-year pause so its members could carry out their obligatory military service. Kim Nam-joon, one of the members of the group, said to the crowd in Spanish: “I love you, I adore you. Thank you very much!”

Lizeth Zarate, a coordinator for the Zocalo -- Mexico City's main square located in front of the presidential palace -- said the Wednesday crowd was around 50,000.&nbsp;

BTS meets Mexican president, greets 50,000+ fans from National Palace

The Rolling Stones will release a new album on July 10 named "Foreign Tongues," the legendary British rockers announced on Tuesday.&nbsp;The band's 25th studio album will come less than three years after its last release, "Hackney Diamonds," which topped the charts in more than a dozen countries and earned some critical acclaim.&nbsp;"Hackney Diamonds" was the band's first album in 18 years.&nbsp;The Stones announced the release date of "Foreign Tongues" online on Tuesday, while dropping a new single, "In The Stars."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/michael-jackson-returns-to-top-on-global-streaming-charts-17-years-after-death-details-inside-1778053414918">Michael Jackson returns to top on global streaming charts 17 years after death</a>&nbsp;A video posted on its Instagram channel showed singer Mick Jagger and fellow founding bandmate Keith Richards, who are both 82, with 78-year-old bass guitarist Ronnie Wood working in a recording studio.&nbsp;At a promotional event in New York hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien, the trio discussed their latest work and previewed a few tracks from the album.&nbsp;"We're still having a lot of fun," Jagger said.&nbsp;"It's a lot of fun, but also a lot of concentration," he added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/who-was-that-girl-in-jeans-at-the-met-gala-meet-hyderabad-s-bhavitha-mandava-a-chanel-model-1778056317494">Who was that girl in jeans at the Met? Meet Hyderabad’s Bhavitha Mandava</a>&nbsp;O'Brien voiced praise for Jagger's vocals, remarking: “There are people who, at a certain stage, their voice gets thin. Yours is absolutely impeccable, and there's such force. How do you do that?”

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"Well, I was taking a lot more drugs in 1968," Jagger quipped, to laughter from the audience. He then added: "The secret is practice... it's simple."&nbsp;"I had the time of my life. I'm the biggest fan in the world," Andrew Watt, one of the album's producers, told AFP about working on the project.&nbsp;The rock act did not mention a concert tour during the event, with several media outlets reporting that it was discussed by their team but ultimately dismissed due to the age of the band members and the health risks it entailed.&nbsp;"Foreign Tongues" will&nbsp;feature appearances from former Beatles bass player Paul McCartney and The Cure frontman Robert Smith.&nbsp;Speculation had been mounting that they were poised to unveil a new record after they last month mysteriously released a new limited edition single on vinyl only, under the band name The Cockroaches.&nbsp;The name is an alias they have used in the past to play secret shows. The track, "Rough And Twisted," was sold at selected record stores only, in the UK for exactly £10.07 ($13.64) -- prompting fans to predict the album would appear on July 10.

The band's 25th studio album will come less than three years after its last release, "Hackney Diamonds," which topped the charts in more than a dozen countries and earned some critical acclaim.

The Rolling Stones will release a new album on July 10 named "Foreign Tongues," the legendary British rockers announced on Tuesday. The band's 25th studio album will come less than three years after its last release, "Hackney Diamonds," which topped the charts in more than a dozen countries and earned some critical acclaim. "Hackney Diamonds" was the band's first album in 18 years. The Stones announced the release date of "Foreign Tongues" online on Tuesday, while dropping a new single, "In The Stars." Also read: Michael Jackson returns to top on global streaming charts 17 years after death A video posted on its Instagram channel showed singer Mick Jagger and fellow founding bandmate Keith Richards, who are both 82, with 78-year-old bass guitarist Ronnie Wood working in a recording studio. At a promotional event in New York hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien, the trio discussed their latest work and previewed a few tracks from the album. "We're still having a lot of fun," Jagger said. "It's a lot of fun, but also a lot of concentration," he added. Also read: Who was that girl in jeans at the Met? Meet Hyderabad’s Bhavitha Mandava O'Brien voiced praise for Jagger's vocals, remarking: “There are people who, at a certain stage, their voice gets thin. Yours is absolutely impeccable, and there's such force. How do you do that?”

The band's 25th studio album will come less than three years after its last release, "Hackney Diamonds," which topped the charts in more than a dozen countries and earned some critical acclaim.

Rolling Stones announce release of new album Foreign Tongues: Check details

Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta's side settled the semi-final second leg with Saka's strike late in the first half at an ecstatic Emirates Stadium. The Gunners, who drew 1-1 in the first leg in Madrid last week, held firm after Saka's goal to go through 2-1 on aggregate. Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the final in Budapest on May 30.Holders PSG, who beat Arsenal in the semi-finals last year, have a 5-4 lead ahead of the second leg in Munich on Wednesday.It was a cathartic night for Arsenal, who are back in the Champions League final for the first time since losing 2-1 to Barcelona in their only previous appearance in the showpiece in 2006.Arsenal have never won the Champions League, with their two major European trophies coming in the 1994 Cup Winners' Cup and the 1970 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.Their last continental final ended in a 4-1 defeat against Chelsea in the 2019 Europa League.It is shaping up to be Arsenal's greatest ever season as they chase a Premier League and Champions League double.Even Arsene Wenger's 'Invincibles' -- who won the club's last English title in an unbeaten top-flight campaign in 2004 -- might have to bow to the current generation if they finish the job.Fittingly, it was Saka -- the homegrown symbol of the Arteta era -- who proved Arsenal's match-winner.Now just four games from immortality, Premier League leaders Arsenal were given a huge boost in the title race when second-placed Manchester City drew at Everton on Monday.The Gunners will be crowned champions if they win their last three games against West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace.Once the title is decided, Arsenal will head to Hungary with a maiden Champions League crown in their sights.Arsenal endured jibes about their perceived lack of mental strength after a run of four defeats in six games in all competitions sparked painful memories of previous failures to end their six-year wait for silverware.But the 'nearly-men' and 'serial choker' labels applied only weeks ago are on the verge of being banished forever.<h2>Jubilant Arteta</h2>Thousands of Arsenal supporters massed outside the stadium before kick-off to greet their team with flares and flags, a vociferous display of affection underlining Arsenal's desperation to make history.It was the kind of evening in north London, when nothing was beyond the realm of possibility as Arsenal moved closer to casting off the shackles of two decades of underachievement.After some tense performances during the Premier League run-in, Saturday's 3-0 rout of Fulham had showed Arsenal at their flowing best in a riposte to the critics who claim they only win ugly.This was a more prosaic display but no-one with an affinity to Arsenal was bothered in the slightest.Arsenal were nearly caught on the counter in a frenetic start when Julian Alvarez shot just wide before Giuliano Simeone's close-range effort deflected past the post.But Arsenal recovered from those anxious moments to deliver a dominant spell that brought their 44th minute goal.Viktor Gyokeres' clever run unhinged the Atletico defence and his cross reached Leandro Trossard inside the area.Trossard wriggled into just enough space for a low drive that Jan Oblak weakly pushed out to Saka, who reacted quicker than his flat-footed markers to slot home from four yards.Arteta jubilantly punched the air as all around him the Emirates erupted into a roiling red sea of celebration.Atletico tried to ruin the party in the second half, but Gabriel Magalhaes made a last-ditch tackle on Simeone to avert a certain goal before David Raya repelled Antoine Griezmann's blast.Arteta recently revealed he visualised Arsenal conquering the Champions League even in the difficult early days of his reign.The Spaniard now is just one win away from seeing that daydream become a glorious reality.

The Gunners, who drew 1-1 in the first leg in Madrid last week, held firm after Saka's goal to go through 2-1 on aggregate. Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the final in Budapest on May 30.

Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta's side settled the semi-final second leg with Saka's strike late in the first half at an ecstatic Emirates Stadium. The Gunners, who drew 1-1 in the first leg in Madrid last week, held firm after Saka's goal to go through 2-1 on aggregate. Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the final in Budapest on May 30. Holders PSG, who beat Arsenal in the semi-finals last year, have a 5-4 lead ahead of the second leg in Munich on Wednesday. It was a cathartic night for Arsenal, who are back in the Champions League final for the first time since losing 2-1 to Barcelona in their only previous appearance in the showpiece in 2006. Arsenal have never won the Champions League, with their two major European trophies coming in the 1994 Cup Winners' Cup and the 1970 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. Their last continental final ended in a 4-1 defeat against Chelsea in the 2019 Europa League. It is shaping up to be Arsenal's greatest ever season as they chase a Premier League and Champions League double. Even Arsene Wenger's 'Invincibles' -- who won the club's last English title in an unbeaten top-flight campaign in 2004 -- might have to bow to the current generation if they finish the job. Fittingly, it was Saka -- the homegrown symbol of the Arteta era -- who proved Arsenal's match-winner. Now just four games from immortality, Premier League leaders Arsenal were given a huge boost in the title race when second-placed Manchester City drew at Everton on Monday. The Gunners will be crowned champions if they win their last three games against West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace. Once the title is decided, Arsenal will head to Hungary with a maiden Champions League crown in their sights. Arsenal endured jibes about their perceived lack of mental strength after a run of four defeats in six games in all competitions sparked painful memories of previous failures to end their six-year wait for silverware. But the 'nearly-men' and 'serial choker' labels applied only weeks ago are on the verge of being banished forever. Jubilant Arteta Thousands of Arsenal supporters massed outside the stadium before kick-off to greet their team with flares and flags, a vociferous display of affection underlining Arsenal's desperation to make history. It was the kind of evening in north London, when nothing was beyond the realm of possibility as Arsenal moved closer to casting off the shackles of two decades of underachievement. After some tense performances during the Premier League run-in, Saturday's 3-0 rout of Fulham had showed Arsenal at their flowing best in a riposte to the critics who claim they only win ugly. This was a more prosaic display but no-one with an affinity to Arsenal was bothered in the slightest. Arsenal were nearly caught on the counter in a frenetic start when Julian Alvarez shot just wide before Giuliano Simeone's close-range effort deflected past the post. But Arsenal recovered from those anxious moments to deliver a dominant spell that brought their 44th minute goal. Viktor Gyokeres' clever run unhinged the Atletico defence and his cross reached Leandro Trossard inside the area. Trossard wriggled into just enough space for a low drive that Jan Oblak weakly pushed out to Saka, who reacted quicker than his flat-footed markers to slot home from four yards. Arteta jubilantly punched the air as all around him the Emirates erupted into a roiling red sea of celebration. Atletico tried to ruin the party in the second half, but Gabriel Magalhaes made a last-ditch tackle on Simeone to avert a certain goal before David Raya repelled Antoine Griezmann's blast. Arteta recently revealed he visualised Arsenal conquering the Champions League even in the difficult early days of his reign. The Spaniard now is just one win away from seeing that daydream become a glorious reality.

The Gunners, who drew 1-1 in the first leg in Madrid last week, held firm after Saka's goal to go through 2-1 on aggregate. Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the final in Budapest on May 30.

Champions League | Arsenal beat Atletico to enter first final in 20 years

Jamahl Mosley was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic on Monday, hours after the team was eliminated from the NBA playoffs with a blowout loss in Detroit. The top-seeded Pistons rallied from a 3-1 deficit in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first round series to eliminate Orlando with a 116-94 triumph in game seven on Sunday. The Magic was barely back in Florida before team president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman announced Mosley's dismissal.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/has-john-cena-signed-a-new-wwe-deal-after-retirement-backlash-2026-return-confirms-rumours-twitter-post-wrestlemania-42-host-1777909585515">Has John Cena signed a new WWE deal? Backlash return confirms rumours – Report</a>"We're grateful to Jamahl for all he has done for the Orlando Magic," Weltman said. "We appreciate his leadership and the positive contributions he made as head coach."While this was a difficult decision, we feel it's time for a new voice and fresh perspective."The Pistons, only the 15th team in NBA history to win a series after trailing 3-1, announced later Monday they were extending the contract of coach J.B. Bickerstaff. No details were revealed.Mosley, 47, served as an assistant coach for Denver, Cleveland and Dallas before being hired by the Magic as head coach in July 2021.His five seasons marked the longest tenure for any Magic coach since Stan Van Gundy, who guided Orlando to the 2009 NBA Finals, where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers.But the Magic have not won a playoff series since 2010, falling in the first round seven times and missing the playoffs nine times since then.Under Mosley, the Magic went 189-221, including a 45-37 record this past campaign, and made the playoffs the past three seasons before making quick exits.

The Magic was barely back in Florida before team president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman announced Mosley's dismissal.

Jamahl Mosley was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic on Monday, hours after the team was eliminated from the NBA playoffs with a blowout loss in Detroit. The top-seeded Pistons rallied from a 3-1 deficit in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first round series to eliminate Orlando with a 116-94 triumph in game seven on Sunday. The Magic was barely back in Florida before team president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman announced Mosley's dismissal. Also Read - Has John Cena signed a new WWE deal? Backlash return confirms rumours – Report "We're grateful to Jamahl for all he has done for the Orlando Magic," Weltman said. "We appreciate his leadership and the positive contributions he made as head coach. "While this was a difficult decision, we feel it's time for a new voice and fresh perspective." The Pistons, only the 15th team in NBA history to win a series after trailing 3-1, announced later Monday they were extending the contract of coach J.B. Bickerstaff. No details were revealed. Mosley, 47, served as an assistant coach for Denver, Cleveland and Dallas before being hired by the Magic as head coach in July 2021. His five seasons marked the longest tenure for any Magic coach since Stan Van Gundy, who guided Orlando to the 2009 NBA Finals, where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. But the Magic have not won a playoff series since 2010, falling in the first round seven times and missing the playoffs nine times since then. Under Mosley, the Magic went 189-221, including a 45-37 record this past campaign, and made the playoffs the past three seasons before making quick exits.

The Magic was barely back in Florida before team president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman announced Mosley's dismissal.

NBA | Orlando Magic fire coach Jamahl Mosley after first round exit in playoffs

Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons on Sunday thanks to a 2-0 victory over Parma that ignited the celebrations at a jubilant San Siro and across the city. Marcus Thuram's side-footed finish just before half-time set Inter on their way before Henrikh Mkhitaryan's second-half goal put the Scudetto beyond doubt. With three matches left, Inter have a 12-point lead over reigning champions Napoli and 15 more points than third-placed AC Milan. The San Siro was a sea of blue and black and thousands of fans also gathered in front of Milan's Duomo cathedral to celebrate their team's 21st Italian title.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-man-utd-league-double-liverpool-for-first-time-in-decade-confirm-champions-league-qualification-1777827110644">Premier League: Man Utd league double Liverpool for first time in decade</a>Inter have successfully overcome the traumatic end to last season under the calm guidance of coach Cristian Chivu, who was almost a novice at this level when he took over last summer.Less than a year after losing the 2025 title race by a point and collapsing to a 5-0 humiliation by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, Inter are back at the top."Today, we are all happy, but we must not forget all the work accomplished, because it was very difficult to start again after the end of last season when we lost in all the competitions we could win," Inter captain Lautaro Martinez said.<h2>Chivu's rejuvenating effect</h2>Inter owe this success largely to Chivu, the club's former player and a surprise appointment in June to replace Simone Inzaghi, who won six trophies and reached two Champions League finals in four seasons but left for a lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia.With small steps and few new signings, Chivu has breathed new life into the side.Inter can complete the third league and cup double in their history if they beat Lazio in the Coppa Italia final on May 13 at the Olympic Stadium in Rome.Juventus missed a chance to exploit AC Milan's earlier slip and take third place in Serie A as they drew 1-1 at home with relegated Verona.The Turin giants did, however, climb three points clear of Como in the chase for the fourth Champions league qualifying spot.AC Milan had relinquished their last, slim, hope of catching Inter at the top as they subsided 2-0 at mid-table Sassuolo.Milan endured a nightmare afternoon in Reggio Emilia, crashing to a fourth defeat in their last seven matches.Juventus remained two points behind Milan after struggling to breach determined defending from Verona, who were relegated on Friday.While Juve dominated possession they handed their visitors the opener when Domagoj Bradaric pounced on a poor pass and slid in a low cross that Kieron Bowie scuffed home.It was one of Verona's only two shots on target. Bowie drilled a long-range shot straight at Michele de Grigorio in the Juventus goal in the last five minutes.Juventus, meanwhile, bombarded the visitors' goal, taking 23 shots, six of them on target.Dusan Vlahovic levelled after 61 minutes with a free kick from 25 metres.In Sassoulo, it took just five minutes for Sassuolo to take the lead through Domenico Berardi.Massimiliano Allegri's Milan side played with 10 for most of the match after English defender Fikayo Tomori was sent off in the 24th minute.Frenchman Armand Lauriente doubled Sassuolo's lead in the 47th minute and a furious Allegri made a string of changes to no avail."I understand our fans' frustration; we all want to secure Champions League qualification as soon as possible," Allegri told broadcaster DAZN."In these difficult times, we must keep our heads held high. We have three matches left to play, and with two wins, we'll be in the Champions League."

Inter have successfully overcome the traumatic end to last season under the calm guidance of coach Cristian Chivu, who was almost a novice at this level when he took over last summer.

Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons on Sunday thanks to a 2-0 victory over Parma that ignited the celebrations at a jubilant San Siro and across the city. Marcus Thuram's side-footed finish just before half-time set Inter on their way before Henrikh Mkhitaryan's second-half goal put the Scudetto beyond doubt. With three matches left, Inter have a 12-point lead over reigning champions Napoli and 15 more points than third-placed AC Milan. The San Siro was a sea of blue and black and thousands of fans also gathered in front of Milan's Duomo cathedral to celebrate their team's 21st Italian title. Also Read - Premier League: Man Utd league double Liverpool for first time in decade Inter have successfully overcome the traumatic end to last season under the calm guidance of coach Cristian Chivu, who was almost a novice at this level when he took over last summer. Less than a year after losing the 2025 title race by a point and collapsing to a 5-0 humiliation by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, Inter are back at the top. "Today, we are all happy, but we must not forget all the work accomplished, because it was very difficult to start again after the end of last season when we lost in all the competitions we could win," Inter captain Lautaro Martinez said. Chivu's rejuvenating effect Inter owe this success largely to Chivu, the club's former player and a surprise appointment in June to replace Simone Inzaghi, who won six trophies and reached two Champions League finals in four seasons but left for a lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia. With small steps and few new signings, Chivu has breathed new life into the side. Inter can complete the third league and cup double in their history if they beat Lazio in the Coppa Italia final on May 13 at the Olympic Stadium in Rome. Juventus missed a chance to exploit AC Milan's earlier slip and take third place in Serie A as they drew 1-1 at home with relegated Verona. The Turin giants did, however, climb three points clear of Como in the chase for the fourth Champions league qualifying spot. AC Milan had relinquished their last, slim, hope of catching Inter at the top as they subsided 2-0 at mid-table Sassuolo. Milan endured a nightmare afternoon in Reggio Emilia, crashing to a fourth defeat in their last seven matches. Juventus remained two points behind Milan after struggling to breach determined defending from Verona, who were relegated on Friday. While Juve dominated possession they handed their visitors the opener when Domagoj Bradaric pounced on a poor pass and slid in a low cross that Kieron Bowie scuffed home. It was one of Verona's only two shots on target. Bowie drilled a long-range shot straight at Michele de Grigorio in the Juventus goal in the last five minutes. Juventus, meanwhile, bombarded the visitors' goal, taking 23 shots, six of them on target. Dusan Vlahovic levelled after 61 minutes with a free kick from 25 metres. In Sassoulo, it took just five minutes for Sassuolo to take the lead through Domenico Berardi. Massimiliano Allegri's Milan side played with 10 for most of the match after English defender Fikayo Tomori was sent off in the 24th minute. Frenchman Armand Lauriente doubled Sassuolo's lead in the 47th minute and a furious Allegri made a string of changes to no avail. "I understand our fans' frustration; we all want to secure Champions League qualification as soon as possible," Allegri told broadcaster DAZN. "In these difficult times, we must keep our heads held high. We have three matches left to play, and with two wins, we'll be in the Champions League."

Inter have successfully overcome the traumatic end to last season under the calm guidance of coach Cristian Chivu, who was almost a novice at this level when he took over last summer.

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A new documentary series based on hours of previously unreleased recordings made by Diana, the late Princess of Wales, is in the works, producers announced Thursday.&nbsp;Diana: The Unheard Truth, set for release in 2027 -- 30 years after her death in a Paris car crash -- promises to tell the story of "the people's princess" in her own words.&nbsp;Using five hours of conversations between Diana and her close confidante, surgeon Dr. James Colthurst, the tapes formed the basis of Andrew Morton's explosive 1992 book&nbsp;<h2>Diana: Her True Story.</h2>"This revelatory three-part docuseries restores authorship of one of the most scrutinized lives in modern history," said a statement released Thursday by Love Monday TV, the production company behind the venture.&nbsp;It "will change public perception of Diana forever."&nbsp;"Through the tapes, we come to know a resilient, perceptive, and relatable young woman, finding herself in the brightest of global spotlights, and navigating the challenges with grace, self-awareness, and determination."&nbsp;Diana's role in Britain's storied monarchy is unparalleled.&nbsp;The sumptuous 1981 wedding between Diana and the future King Charles III was a global extravaganza of good will.&nbsp;But what followed quickly degenerated into a tabloid feeding frenzy as cracks appeared in the fairytale, with husband and wife seemingly seeking solace in the arms of others.Diana's shocking 1997 death in a Paris tunnel in a car speeding away from paparazzi sparked a public backlash in Britain that rocked the monarchy and the media.&nbsp;The tapes, say producers, are a reminder that things could have turned out differently."We hear her infectious humor and twinkling laughter, as she reveals the truth about life inside the most famous family in the world," the statement said.&nbsp;"But most importantly we hear her dreams for a future that could have been; a new chapter in which Charles goes off into the sunset with (future queen) Camilla, leaving Diana free to carve her own path."&nbsp;Charles and Camilla, who married in 2005, are wrapping up a state visit to the United States, a visit that is being seen as a chance for London and Washington to move past a difficult few months.&nbsp;The documentary series will also incorporate the perspectives of Diana's inner circle, including advisers, close friends, her hairdresser, her bodyguard, and one-time royal press secretary Dickie Arbiter.

Charles and Camilla, who married in 2005, are wrapping up a state visit to the United States, a visit that is being seen as a chance for London and Washington to move past a difficult few months.



A new documentary series based on hours of previously unreleased recordings made by Diana, the late Princess of Wales, is in the works, producers announced Thursday. Diana: The Unheard Truth, set for release in 2027 -- 30 years after her death in a Paris car crash -- promises to tell the story of "the people's princess" in her own words. Using five hours of conversations between Diana and her close confidante, surgeon Dr. James Colthurst, the tapes formed the basis of Andrew Morton's explosive 1992 book Diana: Her True Story. "This revelatory three-part docuseries restores authorship of one of the most scrutinized lives in modern history," said a statement released Thursday by Love Monday TV, the production company behind the venture. It "will change public perception of Diana forever." "Through the tapes, we come to know a resilient, perceptive, and relatable young woman, finding herself in the brightest of global spotlights, and navigating the challenges with grace, self-awareness, and determination." Diana's role in Britain's storied monarchy is unparalleled. The sumptuous 1981 wedding between Diana and the future King Charles III was a global extravaganza of good will. But what followed quickly degenerated into a tabloid feeding frenzy as cracks appeared in the fairytale, with husband and wife seemingly seeking solace in the arms of others. Diana's shocking 1997 death in a Paris tunnel in a car speeding away from paparazzi sparked a public backlash in Britain that rocked the monarchy and the media. The tapes, say producers, are a reminder that things could have turned out differently. "We hear her infectious humor and twinkling laughter, as she reveals the truth about life inside the most famous family in the world," the statement said. "But most importantly we hear her dreams for a future that could have been; a new chapter in which Charles goes off into the sunset with (future queen) Camilla, leaving Diana free to carve her own path." Charles and Camilla, who married in 2005, are wrapping up a state visit to the United States, a visit that is being seen as a chance for London and Washington to move past a difficult few months. The documentary series will also incorporate the perspectives of Diana's inner circle, including advisers, close friends, her hairdresser, her bodyguard, and one-time royal press secretary Dickie Arbiter.

Charles and Camilla, who married in 2005, are wrapping up a state visit to the United States, a visit that is being seen as a chance for London and Washington to move past a difficult few months.&nbsp;

New Princess Diana Documentary: Story of 'the people's princess' in her own words

Julian Alvarez's penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday. Viktor Gyokeres sent the Premier League leaders ahead from the spot just before the interval after he was fouled, but Alvarez followed suit 10 minutes into the second half after Ben White's handball. Arsenal were upset at a late penalty decision being overturned following a VAR review when David Hancko made contact with Eberechi Eze in the area."I'm incredibly fuming," said Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta. "It's a clear and very obvious penalty."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-1-goal-every-10-minutes-how-psg-won-epic-nine-goal-vs-bayern-munich-in-first-leg-semi-final-1777432768525">UCL | '1 goal every 10 minutes': How PSG won epic nine-goal 1st leg SF vs Bayern</a>Atletico had the better for long periods but Arsenal's solid defending helped them leave the Spanish capital in a good position to return to the Champions League final 20 years after their last appearance."Here, you have to suffer," Arteta told Movistar. "Many teams have suffered here, including some of the best in the world."We had some good moments in the match and moments where we had to suffer. The margins are very slim."Atletico captain Koke said his side could be proud of how they played in the second half."We were the team we have to be -- if we play at this level we can win," Koke told Movistar."From my point of view they didn't create much danger against us... the team defended well and they just had that penalty."What the game lacked in the dizzying goal rush of Paris Saint-Germain's 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in the other semi-final the night before, it replaced with tension and a desperation not to fall behind.Toilet paper rained down from the stands of the Metropolitano stadium minutes before kick-off, in a striking -- if wasteful -- display, which invited cynical jokes from some quarters about the calibre of the spectacle ahead.In a tussle between arguably the continent's two biggest teams never to lay a finger on the trophy neither wanted to blink first.Atletico still have an old-style defensive reputation but pinned Mikel Arteta's miserly Arsenal back in the early stages, with David Raya tipping Alvarez's shot around the post.The Gunners, a long way from Arteta's eve-of-the-game demand they dominate proceedings, looked to smash and grab.Noni Madueke, starting on Arsenal's right flank with Bukayo Saka only fit for the bench, hammered just wide as last year's beaten semi-finalists sporadically emerged from their half.The next time they did, Gyokeres won a penalty. The Swedish striker, who might not have started if Kai Havertz had been fit, exchanged passes with Martin Zubimendi and Hancko clumsily shoved him in the back from behind.Diego Simeone and Atletico veteran Antoine Griezmann begged for the decision to be reviewed but VAR saw no reason to intervene.Gyokeres took the spot-kick himself, walloping it past Jan Oblak, who dived the right way but stood no chance of keeping it out.<h2>Atletico battle back</h2>Three-time runners-up Atletico, back in the semi-finals for the first time in nine years, came out guns blazing in the second half.Raya saved Ademola Lookman's drive with Gabriel blocking Griezmann's follow-up.The hosts pulled level from the penalty spot after White handled Marcos Llorente's shot, the ball bouncing up and hitting his arm, which was away from his body.Alvarez took it, and having missed in Atletico's Copa del Rey final shoot-out defeat earlier in April, this time made no mistake with an unforgiving blast rivalling Gyokeres's first-half effort.MLS-bound Griezmann looped a shot off the crossbar and then sent the rebound off target as Atletico turned the screw in pursuit of an advantage to take into next Tuesday's second leg."This is what we have to do in the away game," said Griezmann. "(The second half) was much better in terms of intensity."Nigeria international Lookman twice came close and could end up ruing his missed chances, kept out by the alert Raya.Arsenal thought they had won a second penalty when substitute Eze went down under a sluggish Hancko challenge but to their fury the referee changed his mind after a VAR review, deciding the Slovakian defender's contact was minimal.Arsenal next take on Fulham as they continue their battle with Manchester City for the Premier League title, while with little to play for in La Liga Simeone will rotate heavily, before this tie is decided in London.

Atletico had the better for long periods but Arsenal's solid defending helped them leave the Spanish capital in a good position to return to the Champions League final 20 years after their last appearance.

Julian Alvarez's penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday. Viktor Gyokeres sent the Premier League leaders ahead from the spot just before the interval after he was fouled, but Alvarez followed suit 10 minutes into the second half after Ben White's handball. Arsenal were upset at a late penalty decision being overturned following a VAR review when David Hancko made contact with Eberechi Eze in the area. "I'm incredibly fuming," said Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta. "It's a clear and very obvious penalty." Also Read - UCL | '1 goal every 10 minutes': How PSG won epic nine-goal 1st leg SF vs Bayern Atletico had the better for long periods but Arsenal's solid defending helped them leave the Spanish capital in a good position to return to the Champions League final 20 years after their last appearance. "Here, you have to suffer," Arteta told Movistar. "Many teams have suffered here, including some of the best in the world. "We had some good moments in the match and moments where we had to suffer. The margins are very slim." Atletico captain Koke said his side could be proud of how they played in the second half. "We were the team we have to be -- if we play at this level we can win," Koke told Movistar. "From my point of view they didn't create much danger against us... the team defended well and they just had that penalty." What the game lacked in the dizzying goal rush of Paris Saint-Germain's 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in the other semi-final the night before, it replaced with tension and a desperation not to fall behind. Toilet paper rained down from the stands of the Metropolitano stadium minutes before kick-off, in a striking -- if wasteful -- display, which invited cynical jokes from some quarters about the calibre of the spectacle ahead. In a tussle between arguably the continent's two biggest teams never to lay a finger on the trophy neither wanted to blink first. Atletico still have an old-style defensive reputation but pinned Mikel Arteta's miserly Arsenal back in the early stages, with David Raya tipping Alvarez's shot around the post. The Gunners, a long way from Arteta's eve-of-the-game demand they dominate proceedings, looked to smash and grab. Noni Madueke, starting on Arsenal's right flank with Bukayo Saka only fit for the bench, hammered just wide as last year's beaten semi-finalists sporadically emerged from their half. The next time they did, Gyokeres won a penalty. The Swedish striker, who might not have started if Kai Havertz had been fit, exchanged passes with Martin Zubimendi and Hancko clumsily shoved him in the back from behind. Diego Simeone and Atletico veteran Antoine Griezmann begged for the decision to be reviewed but VAR saw no reason to intervene. Gyokeres took the spot-kick himself, walloping it past Jan Oblak, who dived the right way but stood no chance of keeping it out. Atletico battle back Three-time runners-up Atletico, back in the semi-finals for the first time in nine years, came out guns blazing in the second half. Raya saved Ademola Lookman's drive with Gabriel blocking Griezmann's follow-up. The hosts pulled level from the penalty spot after White handled Marcos Llorente's shot, the ball bouncing up and hitting his arm, which was away from his body. Alvarez took it, and having missed in Atletico's Copa del Rey final shoot-out defeat earlier in April, this time made no mistake with an unforgiving blast rivalling Gyokeres's first-half effort. MLS-bound Griezmann looped a shot off the crossbar and then sent the rebound off target as Atletico turned the screw in pursuit of an advantage to take into next Tuesday's second leg. "This is what we have to do in the away game," said Griezmann. "(The second half) was much better in terms of intensity." Nigeria international Lookman twice came close and could end up ruing his missed chances, kept out by the alert Raya. Arsenal thought they had won a second penalty when substitute Eze went down under a sluggish Hancko challenge but to their fury the referee changed his mind after a VAR review, deciding the Slovakian defender's contact was minimal. Arsenal next take on Fulham as they continue their battle with Manchester City for the Premier League title, while with little to play for in La Liga Simeone will rotate heavily, before this tie is decided in London.

Atletico had the better for long periods but Arsenal's solid defending helped them leave the Spanish capital in a good position to return to the Champions League final 20 years after their last appearance.

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LIV Golf's scheduled June event in Louisiana has been postponed, according to multiple reports on Monday, as the Saudi-backed series seeks new investment. The Athletic and WDSU television in New Orleans reported that the New Orleans tournament, a new event set for June 25-28 at City Park's Bayou Oaks, will not be played as planned. LIV Golf chief executive officer Scott O'Neil and Susan Bourgeois, secretary of Louisiana economic development, spoke days after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) indicated it sought to drop financing for LIV, now in its fifth season, The Athletic reported.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/liv-begins-to-die-players-future-in-limbo-after-saudi-pif-withdraws-funding-beyond-2026-1776403567544">LIV begins to die: Players' future in limbo after Saudi PIF withdraws funding beyond 2026</a>Bourgeois and O'Neil spoke last Friday and agreed to postpone the tournament due to LIV's business model changes, with an official announcement expected on Tuesday.The Louisiana tournament remained on LIV Golf's website schedule for June on Monday evening.The Athletic reported the sides hoped to talk about a re-envisioned event this fall, although LIV's final event for the 2026 campaign is set for August.WDSU reported the state of Louisiana would postpone the event until LIV could find other funding sources and restructure.City Park, owned by the state of Louisiana, received $2 million in state funding for upgrades to host the event and the state also set aside $3 million as a hosting fee to lure the event with hopes for $70 million in economic impact for the area, the television station reported.The state would be refunded $1 million already paid to LIV and provide no additional money, WDSU reported.The Athletic said $1.2 million would be returned to the state with the renovation money treated as an acceptable improvement to a state asset.The move raises concerns about what could be the final months for LIV as O'Neil seeks money after this year's potential PIF funding stoppage.LIV arrived in 2022 and lured top PGA Tour talent with big contracts, Spain's Jon Rahm winning the past two season crowns.But the series has struggled for global attention and some players, such as Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed, have jumped back to the PGA Tour or are in the process of doing so.LIV Golf's next scheduled event is at Trump National Golf Club in suburban Washington on May 7-10.Other LIV stops are set for May in South Korea, June in Spain and July in England before the season closes with US stops in August at Trump National Bedminster in New Jersey, Indianapolis and the team championship in Michigan on August 27-30.

LIV Golf June event in New Orleans being postponed amid funding crunch, say reports

LIV Golf's scheduled June event in Louisiana has been postponed, according to multiple reports on Monday, as the Saudi-backed series seeks new investment. The Athletic and WDSU television in New Orleans reported that the New Orleans tournament, a new event set for June 25-28 at City Park's Bayou Oaks, will not be played as planned. LIV Golf chief executive officer Scott O'Neil and Susan Bourgeois, secretary of Louisiana economic development, spoke days after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) indicated it sought to drop financing for LIV, now in its fifth season, The Athletic reported. Also Read - LIV begins to die: Players' future in limbo after Saudi PIF withdraws funding beyond 2026 Bourgeois and O'Neil spoke last Friday and agreed to postpone the tournament due to LIV's business model changes, with an official announcement expected on Tuesday. The Louisiana tournament remained on LIV Golf's website schedule for June on Monday evening. The Athletic reported the sides hoped to talk about a re-envisioned event this fall, although LIV's final event for the 2026 campaign is set for August. WDSU reported the state of Louisiana would postpone the event until LIV could find other funding sources and restructure. City Park, owned by the state of Louisiana, received $2 million in state funding for upgrades to host the event and the state also set aside $3 million as a hosting fee to lure the event with hopes for $70 million in economic impact for the area, the television station reported. The state would be refunded $1 million already paid to LIV and provide no additional money, WDSU reported. The Athletic said $1.2 million would be returned to the state with the renovation money treated as an acceptable improvement to a state asset. The move raises concerns about what could be the final months for LIV as O'Neil seeks money after this year's potential PIF funding stoppage. LIV arrived in 2022 and lured top PGA Tour talent with big contracts, Spain's Jon Rahm winning the past two season crowns. But the series has struggled for global attention and some players, such as Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed, have jumped back to the PGA Tour or are in the process of doing so. LIV Golf's next scheduled event is at Trump National Golf Club in suburban Washington on May 7-10. Other LIV stops are set for May in South Korea, June in Spain and July in England before the season closes with US stops in August at Trump National Bedminster in New Jersey, Indianapolis and the team championship in Michigan on August 27-30.

LIV Golf chief executive officer Scott O'Neil and Susan Bourgeois, secretary of Louisiana economic development, spoke days after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) indicated it sought to drop financing for LIV, now in its fifth season.

Michael, the much-anticipated biopic about late superstar Michael Jackson, debuted atop the North American box office this weekend with a thriller-ing $97 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.&nbsp;The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and distributed by Lionsgate, chronicles the legendary artist's rise from a child star to one of the world's most famous pop icons.&nbsp;In the starring role is Jaafar Jackson, the pop star's nephew.&nbsp;"This is a record-shattering opening for a musical biography," said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research.&nbsp;The film has strong audience approval, "playing as a feel-good, nostalgic appreciation," he said, but “reviews are weak.”&nbsp;"Most critics feel the film is superficial and avoids the complicated parts of the performer's life, including allegations of sexual misbehaviour," Gross said, while noting that Part 2 is in the works.&nbsp;With the film already released in Europe, it has globally taken in nearly $220 million, according to Exhibitor Relations.&nbsp;In second place at the US and Canadian box office was The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, with another $21.2 million.&nbsp;After spending the last three weeks in the top spot, the animated sequel from Universal and Illumination Studios has hauled in over $775 million at the global box office, Exhibitor Relations reported.&nbsp;Also see: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/michael-movie-review-jaafar-jackson-s-stunning-performance-as-mj-can-t-hide-this-biopic-s-biggest-flaw-1777014782701">Michael movie review: Jaafar Jackson's stunning performance as MJ can’t hide this biopic’s biggest flaw</a>

&nbsp;Third place went to Amazon MGM's hit sci-fi adventure comedy Project Hail Mary, with $13.2 million.&nbsp;The film, which stars Ryan Gosling as a teacher-turned-astronaut who must save Earth from a dimming sun, has earned nearly $600 million worldwide in an extended theatrical run.&nbsp;In fourth place with $5.6 million was Lee Cronin's The Mummy, an original horror flick from Warner Bros about a young girl possessed by a demon in an ancient mummification ritual.&nbsp;Fifth place went to The Drama, A24's romantic comedy with a dark twist starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson about a couple unravelling just before their wedding.&nbsp;The film took in an additional $2.6 million, for a global box office haul of $80 million.<h2>Rounding out the top 5:</h2>&nbsp;Hoppers ($1.9 million)&nbsp;You, Me &amp; Tuscany ($1.5 million)&nbsp;Over Your Dead Body ($1.4 million)&nbsp;I Swear ($640,000)&nbsp;Normal($625,000)

Michael Jackson's highly anticipated biopic Michael, featuring Jaafar Jackson in the lead, opened to heartening box office numbers on its release on April 24. The film chronicles the legendary artist's rise from a child star to one of the world's most famous pop icons.

Michael, the much-anticipated biopic about late superstar Michael Jackson, debuted atop the North American box office this weekend with a thriller-ing $97 million, industry estimates showed Sunday. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and distributed by Lionsgate, chronicles the legendary artist's rise from a child star to one of the world's most famous pop icons. In the starring role is Jaafar Jackson, the pop star's nephew. "This is a record-shattering opening for a musical biography," said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. The film has strong audience approval, "playing as a feel-good, nostalgic appreciation," he said, but “reviews are weak.” "Most critics feel the film is superficial and avoids the complicated parts of the performer's life, including allegations of sexual misbehaviour," Gross said, while noting that Part 2 is in the works. With the film already released in Europe, it has globally taken in nearly $220 million, according to Exhibitor Relations. In second place at the US and Canadian box office was The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, with another $21.2 million. After spending the last three weeks in the top spot, the animated sequel from Universal and Illumination Studios has hauled in over $775 million at the global box office, Exhibitor Relations reported. Also see: Michael movie review: Jaafar Jackson's stunning performance as MJ can’t hide this biopic’s biggest flaw

Michael Jackson's highly anticipated biopic Michael, featuring Jaafar Jackson in the lead, opened to heartening box office numbers on its release on April 24. The film chronicles the legendary artist's rise from a child star to one of the world's most famous pop icons.

Michael biopic electrifies box office with massive opening weekend

The San Antonio Spurs, with Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox leading the way, erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-93 and take a commanding 3-1 lead in their NBA playoff series on Sunday. Wembanyama, back after missing game three because of a concussion he sustained in game two, scored 27 points with 11 rebounds, three assists, four steals and seven blocked shots."I had lots of emotions in me before the game, obviously," said the 22-year-old French superstar, already named the 2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year and in the running for Most Valuable Player.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-italy-to-replace-iran-special-envoy-to-us-president-trump-suggests-swap-to-fifa-1776923026262">Football WC| Italy to replace Iran? Special envoy to Trump suggests swap to FIFA</a>"Excitement, frustration, so I let it all out tonight," said Wembanyama, who said the Spurs were "amazing" after his injury.But he was "unhappy" with how the protocol -- which requires a gradual return to basketball activity monitored by medical staff -- was handled by other parties involved."I've been really healthy, starting on day one after the injury," he said.Fox led all scorers with 28 points, and the Spurs out-scored the Trail Blazers 73-35 in the second half to move within one win of advancing to the Western Conference semi-finals.The Spurs, seeded second in the West, can clinch the best-of-seven series when they host game five on Tuesday."When we got in that hole, we just had to figure out a way to play the right way," Fox said. "Not necessarily play better. If you don't make shots, it is what it is ... but the way that we got down was, we felt like, all our fault. Third quarter we played the right way."We kept them out of the paint and that's why we were able to get back in this game."Deni Avdija scored 26 points and Jrue Holiday added 20 for the Trail Blazers, but they were the only Portland starters who scored in the second half.In Toronto, Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram scored 23 points apiece as the Raptors held off the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89 to knot their Eastern Conference series at 2-2.The Raptors trailed by five with 2:10 left to play but powered to the lead with a 9-0 scoring burst and held on for the win."We want it so bad," Barnes, who added nine rebounds and six assists, told broadcaster ESPN. "We're hungry. We're fighting."Both teams struggled offensively, the Raptors enduring a particularly dismal day from three-point range, making just four of 30 attempts from beyond the arc.Donovan Mitchell scored 20 points to lead the Cavaliers and James Harden added 19, but Mitchell missed two attempts in the final 30 seconds as Barnes made six free throws down the stretch.The series now shifts to Cleveland for game five on Wednesday. The home team has won every game so far.

Wembanyama, back after missing game three because of a concussion he sustained in game two, scored 27 points with 11 rebounds, three assists, four steals and seven blocked shots.

The San Antonio Spurs, with Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox leading the way, erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-93 and take a commanding 3-1 lead in their NBA playoff series on Sunday. Wembanyama, back after missing game three because of a concussion he sustained in game two, scored 27 points with 11 rebounds, three assists, four steals and seven blocked shots. "I had lots of emotions in me before the game, obviously," said the 22-year-old French superstar, already named the 2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year and in the running for Most Valuable Player. Also Read - Football WC| Italy to replace Iran? Special envoy to Trump suggests swap to FIFA "Excitement, frustration, so I let it all out tonight," said Wembanyama, who said the Spurs were "amazing" after his injury. But he was "unhappy" with how the protocol -- which requires a gradual return to basketball activity monitored by medical staff -- was handled by other parties involved. "I've been really healthy, starting on day one after the injury," he said. Fox led all scorers with 28 points, and the Spurs out-scored the Trail Blazers 73-35 in the second half to move within one win of advancing to the Western Conference semi-finals. The Spurs, seeded second in the West, can clinch the best-of-seven series when they host game five on Tuesday. "When we got in that hole, we just had to figure out a way to play the right way," Fox said. "Not necessarily play better. If you don't make shots, it is what it is ... but the way that we got down was, we felt like, all our fault. Third quarter we played the right way. "We kept them out of the paint and that's why we were able to get back in this game." Deni Avdija scored 26 points and Jrue Holiday added 20 for the Trail Blazers, but they were the only Portland starters who scored in the second half. In Toronto, Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram scored 23 points apiece as the Raptors held off the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89 to knot their Eastern Conference series at 2-2. The Raptors trailed by five with 2:10 left to play but powered to the lead with a 9-0 scoring burst and held on for the win. "We want it so bad," Barnes, who added nine rebounds and six assists, told broadcaster ESPN. "We're hungry. We're fighting." Both teams struggled offensively, the Raptors enduring a particularly dismal day from three-point range, making just four of 30 attempts from beyond the arc. Donovan Mitchell scored 20 points to lead the Cavaliers and James Harden added 19, but Mitchell missed two attempts in the final 30 seconds as Barnes made six free throws down the stretch. The series now shifts to Cleveland for game five on Wednesday. The home team has won every game so far.

Wembanyama, back after missing game three because of a concussion he sustained in game two, scored 27 points with 11 rebounds, three assists, four steals and seven blocked shots.

NBA: Wembanyama returns as Spurs take 3-1 lead against Trail Blazers in come-from-behind win

Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley to relegation on Wednesday. The defeat confirmed the Clarets' third Premier League relegation in five seasons, consigning them to the Championship alongside Wolves next season. Erling Haaland scored the only goal as Pep Guardiola's men ended the day top of the table for the first time since August, but the City boss was frustrated at his side's inability to win by a greater margin. City go ahead of the Gunners only on goals scored, with five games left for both the title contenders.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-tough-for-tournament-sinner-not-happy-with-alcaraz-withdrawing-from-madrid-open-1776835810362">'Tough for tournament', says Sinner on Alcaraz withdrawing from Madrid Open</a>"The chances were there. We created a lot. We made a fantastic game," said Guardiola. "We did everything after a demanding game three days ago."However, City have on paper the tougher run-in as they aim to snatch a seventh league title in nine years.Fresh from beating Arsenal 2-1 in what was billed as a title decider on Sunday, the visitors roared out of the blocks.A stunning save by Martin Dubravka turned Rayan Cherki's shot onto the woodwork.Haaland was then set free by Jeremy Doku and coolly chipped over the advancing Dubravka with just five minutes on the clock.City continued to pepper Dubravka with efforts from distance, but Guardiola grew visibly angry as they let the tempo drop in their pursuit of more goals.Burnley could even have been level by half-time as Zian Flemming dragged a glorious chance wide.Haaland hit the post after the break, but City's failure to rack up a more convincing scoreline leaves the title race tantalisingly poised.<h2>‘Fallen a bit short’</h2>At the other end of the table, Burnley have to rebuild once more in the second tier.A return of just 20 points from 34 games has left Scott Parker's men 13 adrift of safety with only four games remaining."We've fallen a bit short. The facts are we had to overachieve this year and we've not mananged to do that," said Parker."In certain moments we've lacked a certain quality about us and not managed to get enough points."It is the fifth consecutive season that Burnley have either been relegated or promoted as they oscillate between the riches of the Premier League and the Championship.Three wins from their opening nine games offered hope that they could join Sunderland and Leeds in bucking the trend of promoted sides being immediately relegated back to the second tier.However, just one win in their 25 matches since has sealed their fate.Parker has become a Championship specialist, also winning promotion in the past with Fulham and Bournemouth.But the former Tottenham and Chelsea midfielder has consistently struggled at all three clubs to make an impact in the Premier League.Bournemouth's challenge to qualify for Europe for the first time was dented by Sean Longstaff's 97th-minute equaliser for Leeds in a 2-2 draw.Junior Kroupi's opener for Bournemouth was quickly cancelled out by a James Hill own goal.Rayan's strike had the Cherries on course for the top six until Longstaff's volleyed leveller.A point edges Bournemouth above Chelsea, who sacked Liam Rosenior on Wednesday, into seventh.Leeds are now nine points clear of the relegation zone.

City go ahead of the Gunners only on goals scored, with five games left for both the title contenders. However, City have on paper the tougher run-in as they aim to snatch a seventh league title in nine years.

Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley to relegation on Wednesday. The defeat confirmed the Clarets' third Premier League relegation in five seasons, consigning them to the Championship alongside Wolves next season. Erling Haaland scored the only goal as Pep Guardiola's men ended the day top of the table for the first time since August, but the City boss was frustrated at his side's inability to win by a greater margin. City go ahead of the Gunners only on goals scored, with five games left for both the title contenders. Also Read - 'Tough for tournament', says Sinner on Alcaraz withdrawing from Madrid Open "The chances were there. We created a lot. We made a fantastic game," said Guardiola. "We did everything after a demanding game three days ago." However, City have on paper the tougher run-in as they aim to snatch a seventh league title in nine years. Fresh from beating Arsenal 2-1 in what was billed as a title decider on Sunday, the visitors roared out of the blocks. A stunning save by Martin Dubravka turned Rayan Cherki's shot onto the woodwork. Haaland was then set free by Jeremy Doku and coolly chipped over the advancing Dubravka with just five minutes on the clock. City continued to pepper Dubravka with efforts from distance, but Guardiola grew visibly angry as they let the tempo drop in their pursuit of more goals. Burnley could even have been level by half-time as Zian Flemming dragged a glorious chance wide. Haaland hit the post after the break, but City's failure to rack up a more convincing scoreline leaves the title race tantalisingly poised. ‘Fallen a bit short’ At the other end of the table, Burnley have to rebuild once more in the second tier. A return of just 20 points from 34 games has left Scott Parker's men 13 adrift of safety with only four games remaining. "We've fallen a bit short. The facts are we had to overachieve this year and we've not mananged to do that," said Parker. "In certain moments we've lacked a certain quality about us and not managed to get enough points." It is the fifth consecutive season that Burnley have either been relegated or promoted as they oscillate between the riches of the Premier League and the Championship. Three wins from their opening nine games offered hope that they could join Sunderland and Leeds in bucking the trend of promoted sides being immediately relegated back to the second tier. However, just one win in their 25 matches since has sealed their fate. Parker has become a Championship specialist, also winning promotion in the past with Fulham and Bournemouth. But the former Tottenham and Chelsea midfielder has consistently struggled at all three clubs to make an impact in the Premier League. Bournemouth's challenge to qualify for Europe for the first time was dented by Sean Longstaff's 97th-minute equaliser for Leeds in a 2-2 draw. Junior Kroupi's opener for Bournemouth was quickly cancelled out by a James Hill own goal. Rayan's strike had the Cherries on course for the top six until Longstaff's volleyed leveller. A point edges Bournemouth above Chelsea, who sacked Liam Rosenior on Wednesday, into seventh. Leeds are now nine points clear of the relegation zone.

City go ahead of the Gunners only on goals scored, with five games left for both the title contenders. However, City have on paper the tougher run-in as they aim to snatch a seventh league title in nine years.

Premier League: Man City replace Arsenal at top as title race enters last five matches

The PGA Tour is exploring pathways for players to return from LIV Golf, even as the embattled breakaway circuit scrambles to rebrand and retain its stars ahead of the rumored withdrawal of Saudi funding. The golfing world was shaken last week by widespread reports that LIV only has support from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund guaranteed until the end of the season, after which the high-spending tour would face a major financial deficit if it continues. That has prompted speculation that the entire circuit could soon collapse, leaving marquee players like Bryson DeChambeau plotting their futures.Asked this week if the PGA tour had plans to welcome back defectors from rival LIV like DeChambeau, as it already has with five-time major winner Brooks Koepka, CEO Brian Rolapp said the PGA was "thinking about it.""Brooks came back onto the tour because he made a phone call and said, 'Look, I'm out of my contract. I'm ready to come back,'" Rolapp told the Pat McAfee Show on Monday."So we're thinking about it. We'll react when we have an opportunity to react.He added: "I'm interested in whatever makes the PGA Tour better."Whether DeChambeau would want to return to the PGA Tour is not clear, particularly given the punitive financial terms already imposed on the likes of Koepka.DeChambeau's wildly popular YouTube channel regularly draws over two million views per video, and he could feasibly choose to only play golf's four major tournaments.Even if LIV Golf continues next season, DeChambeau's contract will be up, and The Athletic on Monday reported that the two-time major winner is demanding "up to $500 million" to re-sign.LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil, who last week told staff that the tour would continue "full throttle" this season, said the circuit would "probably" have to raise money going forward.<h2>'OKGC'</h2>One option he has frequently touted is selling equity stakes in LIV's 13 teams.On Tuesday, the tour announced it was rebranding the Smash GC team -- formerly captained by Koepka -- as "OKGC", inspired by its new, Oklahoma City-native captain Talor Gooch.It has previously rebranded other teams to help attract fans, sponsors and potential investors from specific international markets, including "Korean Golf Club", and the all-South African "Southern Guards".The "OKGC" rebranding is "a significant step in LIV Golf's strategy to connect its teams to home markets, creating stronger identities and deeper relationships with fans, partners and communities," said a tour statement."As the league continues to grow globally, OKGC highlights the growing impact of localized, domestic team identities within the LIV Golf franchise model," said the statement.Still, selling team stakes alone would not begin to plug the estimated $5 billion that Saudi backers have spent on the four-year-old LIV Golf tour to date.In January, Bloomberg reported that the league was targeting valuations up to $300 million per team. There is currently no public valuation of what the teams are worth.O'Neil has also spoken about other strategies like partnering with established national opens, and redoubling LIV's focus on markets where it has drawn record crowds to events, such as Australia and South Africa.And in the United States, the tour still retains the support of at least one powerful fan.The venue for LIV's next tournament?The US president's own Trump National Golf Club, just outside Washington DC.

The golfing world was shaken last week by widespread reports that LIV only has support from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund guaranteed until the end of the season, after which the high-spending tour would face a major financial deficit if it continues. 

The PGA Tour is exploring pathways for players to return from LIV Golf, even as the embattled breakaway circuit scrambles to rebrand and retain its stars ahead of the rumored withdrawal of Saudi funding. The golfing world was shaken last week by widespread reports that LIV only has support from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund guaranteed until the end of the season, after which the high-spending tour would face a major financial deficit if it continues. That has prompted speculation that the entire circuit could soon collapse, leaving marquee players like Bryson DeChambeau plotting their futures. Asked this week if the PGA tour had plans to welcome back defectors from rival LIV like DeChambeau, as it already has with five-time major winner Brooks Koepka, CEO Brian Rolapp said the PGA was "thinking about it." "Brooks came back onto the tour because he made a phone call and said, 'Look, I'm out of my contract. I'm ready to come back,'" Rolapp told the Pat McAfee Show on Monday. "So we're thinking about it. We'll react when we have an opportunity to react. He added: "I'm interested in whatever makes the PGA Tour better." Whether DeChambeau would want to return to the PGA Tour is not clear, particularly given the punitive financial terms already imposed on the likes of Koepka. DeChambeau's wildly popular YouTube channel regularly draws over two million views per video, and he could feasibly choose to only play golf's four major tournaments. Even if LIV Golf continues next season, DeChambeau's contract will be up, and The Athletic on Monday reported that the two-time major winner is demanding "up to $500 million" to re-sign. LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil, who last week told staff that the tour would continue "full throttle" this season, said the circuit would "probably" have to raise money going forward. 'OKGC' One option he has frequently touted is selling equity stakes in LIV's 13 teams. On Tuesday, the tour announced it was rebranding the Smash GC team -- formerly captained by Koepka -- as "OKGC", inspired by its new, Oklahoma City-native captain Talor Gooch. It has previously rebranded other teams to help attract fans, sponsors and potential investors from specific international markets, including "Korean Golf Club", and the all-South African "Southern Guards". The "OKGC" rebranding is "a significant step in LIV Golf's strategy to connect its teams to home markets, creating stronger identities and deeper relationships with fans, partners and communities," said a tour statement. "As the league continues to grow globally, OKGC highlights the growing impact of localized, domestic team identities within the LIV Golf franchise model," said the statement. Still, selling team stakes alone would not begin to plug the estimated $5 billion that Saudi backers have spent on the four-year-old LIV Golf tour to date. In January, Bloomberg reported that the league was targeting valuations up to $300 million per team. There is currently no public valuation of what the teams are worth. O'Neil has also spoken about other strategies like partnering with established national opens, and redoubling LIV's focus on markets where it has drawn record crowds to events, such as Australia and South Africa. And in the United States, the tour still retains the support of at least one powerful fan. The venue for LIV's next tournament? The US president's own Trump National Golf Club, just outside Washington DC.

The golfing world was shaken last week by widespread reports that LIV only has support from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund guaranteed until the end of the season, after which the high-spending tour would face a major financial deficit if it continues.&nbsp;

PGA Tour exploring way back for golfers amid LIV uncertainty

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