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Memphis Grizzlies fans have set up a memorial at FedExForum to pay their respects to Brandon Clarke.Clarke, 29, died May 11 in California. He had spent his entire seven-year NBA career with the Grizzlies. Along with Ja Morant, Clarke was the longest tenured player on the team.Fans have been placing flowers and cards at FedExForum as a makeshift memorial for Clarke."Always a Memphian! Always a Grizzly! We love you BC," read a poster in front of a light pole in the plaza outside the arena.Clarke's work in the Memphis community has been highlighted in the days since his death. He launched the Brandon Clarke Foundation in 2025, and the organization later donated to ARrise2Read, a non-profit organization focused on helping kids enhance their literacy skills outside the classroom. ARise2Read has seen an influx of donations after Clarke's death, executive director Dr. La Tonya Mouzon told The Commercial Appeal on May 13.The Grizzlies released a statement on May 12."We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke," the team said. "Brandon was an outstanding teammate and even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten. We express our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time."This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Grizzlies fans honor Brandon Clarke with memorial outside FedExForum

NBA referees are calling about 11% more personal fouls per game in these playoffs than they did during the regular season -- one of the largest differentials in NBA history.

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Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders is the unanimous winner of the Calder Trophy as the NHLs rookie of the year.The league surprised him with the award Wednesday.Schaefer, the No. 1 pick in the draft, was the Calder front-runner from just about the time he made his debut on opening night at Pittsburgh. He scored 23 goals to tie Brian Leetchs record for the most by a rookie defenseman and finished with 59 points.The 18-year-old became the face of the Islanders franchise and helped them make a playoff push before falling short in the final couple of weeks of the regular season. He received all 198 first-place Calder votes.Montreals Ivan Demidov was second and Anaheims Bennett Sennecke third in voting by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.___AP NHL: https://apnews.com/NHL

Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders is the unanimous winner of the Calder Trophy as the NHLs rookie of the year.The league surprised him with the award Wednesday.Schaefer, the No. 1 pick in the draft, was the Calder front-runner from just about the time he made his debut on opening night at Pittsburgh. He scored 23 goals to tie Brian Leetchs record for the most by a rookie defenseman and finished with 59 points.The 18-year-old became the face of the Islanders franchise and helped them make a playoff push before falling short in the final couple of weeks of the regular season. He received all 198 first-place Calder votes.Montreals Ivan Demidov was second and Anaheims Bennett Sennecke third in voting by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.___AP NHL: https://apnews.com/NHL

Pep Guardiola has admitted he has "never" fully trusted refereeing decisions during his time in English football, describing VAR as little more than a "flip of a coin".The Spaniard's comments come as Manchester City prepare for a pivotal Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.City know they must win at the Etihad Stadium to keep the pressure on Arsenal in the title race after Mikel Arteta's side edged West Ham 1-0 at the weekend.That match was overshadowed by controversy after West Ham saw a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser ruled out following a lengthy VAR review, prompting fierce debate over officiating standards.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayGuardiola, however, insisted his players cannot afford to dwell on refereeing decisions if they are to retain their crown."We lost the two finals of the FA Cup because the referees didn't do their jobs as they should do, even the VAR," Guardiola said."When this happens, it is because we have to do better, not blame the referees or VAR."The City boss then delivered a striking verdict on his long-standing view of officiating in England."I never trust anything since I arrived a long time ago," he said."Always I learned you have to do it better, be in a position to do it better because VAR is a flip of a coin."VAR has been used in the Premier League since 2019, and Guardiola suggested clubs must simply accept the uncertainty it brings."VAR was not installed last weekend," he added.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Rory McIlroy takes drastic step after PGA Championship injury scareMiddlesbrough boss fights back tears as he blasts 'disgraceful' Southampton after play-off heartbreakBritish Olympics icon retires for new career after heartbreaking personal tragedy"It has been here for many years. We adapt, and everybody knows it."Guardiola's comments appeared to reference two painful FA Cup final defeats.In 2025, City were frustrated when goalkeeper Dean Henderson avoided a red card during Palace's victory.A year earlier, City felt Lisandro Martnez and Kobbie Mainoo escaped punishment after separate incidents involving Erling Haaland in the penalty area against Manchester United.Adding another layer of intrigue, referee Stuart Attwell - who officiated last season's FA Cup final - will take charge of Wednesday's contest.Guardiola is also preparing for the possibility that Palace manager Oliver Glasner may rotate his squad with the Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano looming.The City boss backed Glasner's right to make whatever decisions he deems necessary."Leave the managers to do what they have to do," Guardiola said."The less the Premier League is involved in all the decisions, the better for all of us."City still face Bournemouth and Aston Villa after the Palace match, but Guardiola made clear his sole focus is on the immediate challenge."The important one is Palace," he said."I always learned that when you lose the focus, you are in a dangerous situation."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

The Israeli prime minister met with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed in the UAE, his office confirmed.

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