Striker Karim Benzema will not return to Real Madrid next season
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Striker Karim Benzema will not return to Real Madrid next season

  • By TALES AZZONI - AP Sports Writer
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Real Madrid says Karim Benzema will not stay with the club next season. Real Madrid says it reached an agreement with the French striker to “put an end to his brilliant and unforgettable” stint with the club. The announcement comes amid reports that Benzema will play in Saudi Arabia. Benzema had been with Madrid since 2009 and played 14 seasons with the club. He helped Madrid win a record 25 titles. Among his titles were five Champions Leagues, five Club World Cups and four Spanish leagues.

Golden Knights' Shea Theodore finds rhythm at right time to start Stanley Cup Final
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Golden Knights' Shea Theodore finds rhythm at right time to start Stanley Cup Final

  • By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press
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Without a goal all playoffs, Shea Theodore found the net just when the Vegas Golden Knights needed it. With Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final tied at 1 midway through the second period, Theodore took a pass at one side of the blue line, skated to the other side, circled back to dangle Florida Panthers forward Anthony Duclair and move into the slot before firing a wrist shot past Sergei Bobrovsky. It was vintage Theodore. And it came at a critical juncture. Theodore’s goal ignited the crowd and, more importantly, his team. He also had an assist in Vegas’ series-opening 5-2 victory Saturday night, which was something of a show of redemption for the 27-year-old defenseman.

Man United in limbo as uncertainty over sale of club affects Ten Hag's planning
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Man United in limbo as uncertainty over sale of club affects Ten Hag's planning

  • By STEVE DOUGLAS - AP Sports Writer
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Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer didn't give any update about the potential sale of the storied club when attending the FA Cup final on Saturday. The fans need some answers and so does United manager Erik ten Hag so he can plan better for the offseason. United only lost 2-1 to Manchester City at Wembley Stadium but there was a gulf between the teams. The Glazer family is weighing up whether to sell the club to Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani or British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe or remain in place by selling a minority stake or take up other funding options. Ten Hag has decisions to make on the futures of David De Gea and Harry Maguire.

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Michael Cunningham: Status quo for SEC schedule is all about the money

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ATLANTA — Greg Sankey began the week of SEC meetings by declaring that his league doesn’t need to chase money while making decisions. To prove his point, the league’s commissioner produced a “decision-making” card from his wallet and tossed it on the table for assembled reporters. It read: “…