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The VAR controversy machine is running hot in the Premier League after Arsenal edged West Ham on Sunday, and Peter Schmeichel is not holding back. The Manchester United legend called the decision to disallow Callum Wilson's stoppage-time equaliser wrong on so many levels, arguing that a foul on keeper David Raya simply wasn't there and that Arsenal will never be top of the league if referees keep protecting them with calls like that.

Shifting to the NBA playoffs, Dylan Harper delivered a historic performance for San Antonio in Game four against Minnesota, matching a feat previously achieved only by the great Manu Ginobili as a rookie in postseason play. The Spurs still fell short, and the loss was compounded by Victor Wembanyama being ejected for a Flagrant two foul, leaving head coach Mitch Johnson scrambling to hold things together without his franchise centerpiece.

And over in baseball, Detroit had a storybook moment to celebrate as rookie Gage Workman stepped off the bench in his major league debut and delivered a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the sixth inning to break a tie and power the Tigers past the Royals. First career at-bat energy, and he made every bit of it count.

That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.

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