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Javier Mascherano is out as Inter Miamis coach, a stunning move that comes only four months after leading Lionel Messis club to the MLS Cup title. Mascherano, a former teammate of Messi at Barcelona and with Argentina's national team before reuniting with him as coach, is leaving for personal reasons, the team said. Mascherano's entire coaching staff has also left the club, though the team did not reveal any specifics as to why. In Mascherano's place as coach, at least in the short term, will be Guillermo Hoyos who is credited, at least on some level, with discovering Messi at Barcelona's academy and predicting that he could become an all-time great. Messi was 16 at the time, in the very earliest days of a career that would see him win eight Ballon d'Or trophies, the World Cup and four Champions League titles. Messi has referred to Hoyos in interviews over the years as his "futbol dad." Hoyos is Messi's coach now, though how long that'll be the case remains a bit unclear. He inherits a team that is 3-1-3 and third in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference, but fell flat in the CONCACAF Champions Cup earlier this year a tournament that the team made several roster moves solely with contending for that trophy in mind. "I would like to thank the club for the trust they placed in me, every employee who is part of the organization for the collective effort, but especially the players, who made it possible for us to experience unforgettable moments," Mascherano said in remarks released by the team. The move comes not even two weeks after Inter Miami opened its new stadium near Miami International Airport. The club has tied both of its first two matches in the new facility. The team also said chief soccer officer Alberto Marrero is assuming the duties of sporting director going forward, meaning he will slide into the spot that Hoyos held until Tuesday. "Javier will forever be part of this clubs history. ... We respect his decision and are deeply grateful for everything he contributed," managing owner Jorge Mas said in comments released by the team. "Wishing him nothing but the very best in his professional and personal future." Reporting by The Associated Press

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Queer women and fans who love them were the clear winners at last nights WNBA draft at New Yorks Hudson Yards.The top 2 draft picks went to queer athletes Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles, in that order, and one of the sports favorite love stories picked up steam. Fudd, a star guard for the UConn Huskies, was expected by many to grab the No. 1 spot ahead of the nights festivities and famous orange carpet. However, there was still plenty of fanfare when the Dallas Wings announced they were indeed picking up the high-scorer reuniting her with girlfriend and former teammate Paige Bueckers, who was the teams first-round pick in 2025. When asked about joining Bueckers in Dallas after the announcement, Fudd, stunning in a sequined Retrofte gown, told ESPN, Im excited to play again with Paige. Shes an incredible person, an incredible player. Its going to be a lot of fun.Fudd and Bueckers, known as Pazzi to their die-hard fans, confirmed their relationship last June, after sports enthusiasts speculating for years about their chemistry on and off the court. Since then, theyve been one of the most enviable couples in the athletic world, proudly wearing T-shirts with each others faces on them, celebrating their wins on social media, and starring in plenty of adorable photo ops despite being geographically separated for most of the year.At last nights ceremony, the pair once again made fans swoon by sneaking in special moments together before and after the nights main event. Bueckers proudly joined Fudd dawning her first gown of the evening, a silver Coach number on the orange carpet. When Fudd was called to the stage to accept her Dallas jersey, her soon-to-be teammate beamed with pride from the sidelines in a sporty Nike fit.But Fudd and Bueckers werent the only queer fan-favorites with something to celebrate last night. After Dallas made their selection, the Minnesota Lynx announced they were using their No. 2 pick on Miles. The former TCU guard, who spent four seasons at Notre Dame, wasnt a shoe-in for the second spot, making the moment that much more sweet. When the announcement was made, Miles who was previously romantically linked with former Notre Dame teammate Maddy Westbeld was embraced by family and her former coach, Mark Campbell. Ss she took the stage in oversized trousers and a suit jacket with the names of loved ones stitched on the inside, her expression shifted from surprise to relief, making for one of the most heartwarming moments of the night.This article originally appeared on Out: Queer athletes and love stole the night at the WNBA draft

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Azzi Fudd will make more in her first WNBA season than Paige Bueckers or Caitlin Clark did combined. Fudd, the first pick of the draft, is joining her UConn teammate and girlfriend, Bueckers, in Dallas.

Patrick O'Brien has received a 28-day ban after the British Horseracing Authority's whip review committee ruled he exceeded the permitted limit by four strikes during the closing stages of Friday's Debenhams Handicap Hurdle at Aintree.The decision means Laafi, the six-year-old Irish-trained horse who crossed the line first at odds of 20-1, has been stripped of victory in the race for conditional jockeys and amateur riders.William Durkan's charge was disqualified after officials determined O'Brien used his whip 11 times from the second-last hurdle, with none deemed necessary for safety reasons.The disqualification marks only the fifth time a winning horse has lost its race under the stricter whip regulations implemented in 2023.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SaySince the rules were implemented, more than 30,000 victorious rides have taken place.Melon, who finished behind Laafi, has now been promoted to first place, though jockey Toby McCain-Mitchell also faced sanction for his own whip use during the contest.McCain-Mitchell was found to have struck his mount twice beyond the allowed threshold, and because this represented his fourth such suspension within a six-month period, he has been referred to the judicial panel for further disciplinary proceedings.Jonjo O'Neill Jr accumulated a total of 14 days on the sidelines following two separate whip infringements during the festival.His first breach occurred aboard Wellington Arch in the William Hill Handicap Hurdle, where he struck once beyond the permitted level from the penultimate flight, resulting in a six-day suspension that was doubled owing to the race's class one status.The jockey then committed a second offence while riding Iroko to second place in the Randox Grand National itself, again exceeding the limit by one use after turning for home.This earned O'Neill Jr an additional eight-day ban running from May 9-16.Darragh O'Keeffe also fell foul of the regulations on multiple occasions during the meeting, accruing a total of seven days' suspension.LATEST SPORT NEWSJockey admits to killing pensioner who was shoved to ground and beaten to death during pub brawlGrand National horse remains in hospital after picking up injury during fall as health update issuedGrand National jockey banned after failing to pull up tired horse before fallHe received a three-day ban for improper whip placement while steering Koktail Divin to victory in the Manifesto Novices' Chase, followed by a four-day suspension for the identical offence on Hiddenvalley Lake, who finished fifth in the Liverpool Hurdle.Harry Skelton completed the list of penalised riders after his winning ride on Mr Hope Street in the William Hill Handicap Chase.Officials found he had used his whip down the shoulder in the forehand position while his hand was off the reins, earning a three-day suspension.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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