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Trump administration in talks over potential Spirit rescue deal

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:31:33 GMT

WASHINGTON D.C.: The Trump administration is considering a financial rescue for Spirit Airlines as the low-cost carrier struggles to emerge from bankruptcy amid soaring jet fuel prices and weak investor interest.

Officials are in advanced discussions with the airline over a potential financing package that could include up to US$500 million in government support, according to sources familiar with the matter. In

Musk, Yaccarino summoned to France over child abuse images on X

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:13:22 GMT

PARIS, France: French investigators have summoned Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino to Paris on April 19, in connection with allegations of misconduct on the social media platform X, including the spread of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content.

It is still not clear whether Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino will go to Paris. A spokesperson for X (formerly Twitter) did not reply to questions from The Associat

Josh Jung, Rangers shoot for series win vs. Athletics

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:40:21 GMT

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Josh Jung is having an April to remember for the Texas Rangers, who will face the Athletics in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.

Jung continued his hot streak with a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning of Saturday's 4-3 victory. The win moved Texas one game over .500 and into a tie for first place in the America

"Give Jaafar Jackson an Oscar": Farah Khan backs Michael Jackson biopic amid backlash

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:38:17 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): The newly released biopic on global pop icon Michael Jackson has sparked a sharp divide between critics and supporters, even as filmmaker Farah Khan has publicly come out in strong defence of the film, urging audiences to ignore negative reviews and experience it in theatres.

The film, titled 'Michael', was released worldwide on April 24 and opened to largely unfavourable critic

MLB roundup: Red Sox rout Orioles, fire manager Alex Cora

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:19:18 GMT

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Garrett Crochet pitched six shutout innings and Andruw Monasterio drilled a late-game grand slam as the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game losing streak in dominant fashion with a 17-1 win over the host Baltimore Orioles Saturday afternoon.

Later on Saturday, the Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five others on staff. Chad Tracy, the club's manager at Triple-A

2026 NFL Draft Grades: Raiders, Browns score near perfect

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:19:12 GMT

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With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, we're ready to check the work of all 32 teams.

The good news for the teams who paid the price to pick early in this year's draft is many of them made of the most of the opportunity.

Our analysts break down the work of every team's front office and assign a letter grade with rapid reaction to the draft class of every club.

Josh Jung's 2-run blast lifts Rangers past Athletics

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:19:13 GMT

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Josh Jung hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 4-3 on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.

Corey Seager had two hits and an RBI for Texas, which evened the three-game series after losing the opener 8-1 on Friday.

Rangers starter MacKenzie Gore allowed three runs on six hits with three walks and seven strikeouts ove

NHL roundup: Wild level series with Stars on Matt Boldy's OT winner

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:09:42 GMT

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Matt Boldy scored with 29 seconds left in overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 win over the visiting Dallas Stars to level their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series at 2-2 on Saturday evening in St. Paul, Minn.

Brock Faber had a goal and an assist, Marcus Foligno also scored and Jesper Wallstedt made 43 saves for the Wild, who dominated the serie

Phillies snap 10-game skid with extra-inning defeat of Braves

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:09:32 GMT

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Bryce Harper's bases-loaded single in the 10th inning drove in two runs and sparked the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday to end their 10-game losing streak.

After Tyler Kinley (3-1) started the inning with a walk and left-hander Jose Suarez walked the first batter he faced, Harper, who was 2-for-3 with four RBIs, lined

Austin blanks Houston in Copa Tejas clash

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:09:09 GMT

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Myrto Uzuni scored a goal and assisted on a tally by Jayden Nelson as host Austin FC defeated the Houston Dynamo 2-0 on Saturday in the latest edition of the Copa Tejas series between the Lone Star State rivals.

Austin (2-4-4, 10 points) bounced back from a 5-1 thrashing at San Jose on Wednesday with a dominating first half and then held on as the Dynamo never mount

Josh Jung's two-run blast lifts Rangers past Athletics

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:08:12 GMT

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Josh Jung hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 4-3 on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.

Corey Seager had two hits and an RBI for Texas, which evened the three-game series after losing the opener 8-1 on Friday.

Rangers starter MacKenzie Gore allowed three runs on six hits with three walks and seven strikeouts ove

Oilers in familiar spot trailing high-scoring Ducks in series

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:07:52 GMT

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The Edmonton Oilers need to repeat history. Again.

The Oilers are looking to kick off yet another series comeback when they continue their Western Conference first-round playoff series on the road against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.

During runs to the Stanley Cup final in each of the past two springs, the Oilers have erased a handful of series deficits. They w

Matt Boldy nets game-winner as Wild even series with Stars

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:07:35 GMT

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Matt Boldy scored with 29 seconds left in overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 win over the visiting Dallas Stars in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series on Saturday evening in St. Paul, Minn.

Boldy deflected a point shot into the net by Jared Spurgeon after it appeared to be headed wide.

The best-of-seven series is even 2-2 heading into G

Nelly Korda shoots 2 under to keep lead at Chevron

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:06:59 GMT

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Two straight stellar rounds gave Nelly Korda a cushion to endure some bumps in the road.

She found those bumps on Saturday, but still shot a 2-under-par 70 to hold a five-shot advantage heading into the final round at the Chevron Championship in Houston.

Back-to-back 65s had given Korda a six-shot advantage, and the start of her third round on Saturday looked

Corey Day captures first career NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series victory

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:06:43 GMT

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TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Corey Day claimed the first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series victory of his career on Saturday, driving to the yellow and checkered flags in the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway -- his No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet leading only the last lap as he earned his first trophy in his first full-time season.

The 20-year old Californian sprint

NFL Draft Day 3: Jermod McCoy to Raiders, Jets trade up for Cade Klubnik

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:06:34 GMT

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The third and final day of the 2026 NFL Draft began with a name many thought would go in the first round.Instead, Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy went No. 101 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, as the opening pick of the fourth round on Saturday in Pittsburgh.The Buffalo Bills owned the No. 101 selection entering the day, while the Raiders sat at No. 102. Las Vegas tr

Lakers' vets paving way for series sweep over Rockets

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:05:54 GMT

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The two elder statesmen of the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James and Marcus Smart, had shouldered the load of a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback against the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of that first-round series, performing with the ideal blend of poise and desperation.In the aftermath of the Lakers' 112-108 overtime road victory, a win that provided the Lakers a 3-0 series

Backcourt play re-energizes Spurs against Blazers heading into Game 4

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:40:22 GMT

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Guards Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper helped the San Antonio Spurs overcome the absence of Victor Wembanyama and regain the upper hand in their Western Conference first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The young duo may face the tall task of playing without the 7-foot-4 superstar once again on Sunday afternoon when the Spurs and Blazers reconvene in

Carlos Cortes, A's work to flex muscles in rematch vs. Rangers

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:40:25 GMT

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There will need to be a roster move when Athletics slugger Brent Rooker is activated from the injured list, but it's safe to say that Carlos Cortes isn't going anywhere.

Cortes, 28, has been a pleasant surprise for the Athletics, who will continue their three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Saturday evening in Arlington, Texas.

Cortes homered tw

Josh Naylor, Mariners raring to race past Cardinals again

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:05:04 GMT

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According to Baseball Savant's metrics, Seattle's Josh Naylor ranks 350th in sprint speed out of 352 players.

He was slowed even further after fouling a pitch off his foot in the fourth inning Friday in St. Louis, prompting a visit from manager Dan Wilson and trainer Kyle Torgerson.

Imagine the Cardinals' surprise as Naylor stole second after drawing a walk, and

Three teams post Round 1 sweeps at CDL Stage 3 Minor

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:19:05 GMT

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The Miami Heretics, G2 Minnesota and Toronto KOI opened with sweeps while the Riyadh Falcons also prevailed in Round 1 of the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Minor on Friday to reach the quarterfinals.

All 12 CDL teams are competing in the tournament, which will reward $20,000 and 30 CDL points to the champion. The single-eliminatio

MLB roundup: Cubs overtake Dodgers late for 10th straight win

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:40:34 GMT

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Dansby Swanson hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the ninth as the visiting Chicago Cubs rallied for a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

The Cubs won their 10th straight game as they came back from a 4-0 deficit, scoring all their runs over the final three innings.

Swanson was 2-for-3 with two runs, a tripl

NBA roundup: Lakers rally for OT win, 3-0 lead on Rockets

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:25:09 GMT

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LeBron James and Marcus Smart recorded double-doubles as the Los Angeles Lakers took a stranglehold on their first-round playoff series against the host Houston Rockets with a 112-108 overtime victory in Game 3 on Friday.

After James (29 points, 13 rebounds) forced OT with a 3-pointer, Smart scored eight of his 21 points in the extra period to put the Lakers up 3-0

Stephon Castle, Wemby-less Spurs snag series edge against Blazers

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:55:16 GMT

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Stephon Castle hit for 33 points and rookie reserve Dylan Harper added career bests of 27 points and 10 boards as the visiting San Antonio Spurs roared back to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday in Game 3 of a first-round Western Conference playoff series.

San Antonio erased a 15-point third-quarter deficit and took a 2-1 lead in the series. Game 4 is

The Chainsmokers meet Mohanlal in Dallas before live show, internet reacts to surprise crossover

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:32:41 GMT

Dallas (Texas) [US], April 25 (ANI): The popular American EDM duo The Chainsmokers recently met Indian cinema star Mohanlal ahead of their live show in Dallas, with a photo of their meeting quickly drawing widespread attention from fans across social media platforms.

The duo took to their Instagram account to share a picture posing with Mohanlal along with a caption that read, 'Made a new friend before our show i

Jesus Ferreira ready for reunion as Sounders host FC Dallas

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:05:06 GMT

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Jesus Ferreira is in his second season with the Seattle Sounders, but he always enjoys playing his old club, FC Dallas.

'There's still, like, butterflies,' Ferreira said ahead of the teams' Saturday night match in Seattle. 'Going against your childhood club, the club that you grew up your whole life in ... so, it's exciting. I'm looking forward to it.'

Fer

NFL Draft Rounds 2 & 3: Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald lands with Texans

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:40:27 GMT

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Kayden McDonald was in Pittsburgh for the NFL draft on Thursday night, and the defensive tackle watched 15 of his peers make the walk from the backstage green room to the stage to be announced as first-round selections.

The only player left in that room when the 32-player round ended was McDonald.

McDonald returned to the scene Friday night, and he didn't have to

Lakers pull out OT win over Rockets, move to verge of sweep

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:25:16 GMT

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After James (29 points, 13 rebounds) forced OT with a 3-pointer, Smart scored eight of his 21 points in the extra period to put the Lakers up 3-0

Athletics' 5 home runs bury Rangers

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:05:07 GMT

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Nick Kurtz, Carlos Cortes and Tyler Soderstrom each hit solo homers in the first inning as the Athletics opened a three-game series against the Texas Rangers with an 8-1 victory on Friday in Arlington.

Cortes also hit a three-run homer and Zack Gelof slugged a two-run shot among his two hits for the Athletics, who have won three of their last four games. Jeff

Cowboys acquire 49ers starting LB Dee Winters for 5th-round pick

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:19:26 GMT

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The Dallas Cowboys continued to bolster their defense on Friday, trading a fifth-round draft pick for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters.

Winters, 25, started all 17 regular-season games last season and had team-high 101 tackles as well as eight tackles for loss, five passes defended and one interception which he returned 74 yards for a touchdown.

NFL Draft Round 2: Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald lands with Texans

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:55:18 GMT

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Defensive tackle Kayden McDonald was in Pittsburgh for the NFL draft on Thursday night, and the defensive tackle watched 15 of his peers make the walk from the backstage green room to the stage to be announced as first-round selections.

The only player left in that room when the 32-player round ended was McDonald.

McDonald returned to the scene Friday night, and

Nelly Korda posts another 65, builds major lead at Chevron

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:40:43 GMT

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Nelly Korda picked up where she left off and shot her second consecutive round of 65 to build a commanding six-shot lead at the Chevron Championship on Friday in Houston.

The World No. 2 is well set up to vie for her third career major title and her first since winning this event at a different course in 2024.

Korda carded five of her eight birdies Friday on

Red-hot San Jose Earthquakes seek 1st-ever win over St. Louis City

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:40:29 GMT

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St. Louis City SC has never lost or tied in six matches against the San Jose Earthquakes in their four-year existence.

If current form holds for both teams, that streak figures to end Saturday night when San Jose invades Energizer Park in a fixture of Western Conference squads.

After routing Austin 5-1 on Wednesday in northern California, the Earthquakes (8-1-

Cowboys, Ravens square off for NFL's first game in Rio in September

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:55:23 GMT

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The Dallas Cowboys will play the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL's first game in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the league announced on Friday.

The Cowboys had been announced in early February for the game but not the opponent nor the date, which is Sunday, Sept. 27, at 4:25 p.m. ET at Maracana Stadium. The game will be carried on CBS and Paramount+ as well as the NFL+ app.

Austin FC look to home match vs. rival Dynamo to end winless swoon

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:55:18 GMT

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Austin FC hope that the added intensity of a rivalry match at home with the Houston Dynamo changes their recent winless swoon when the sides square off Saturday in the latest edition of the quest for Copa Tejas.

The Dynamo head northwest to the Texan capital on the heels of a 1-0 home win over San Diego FC on Wednesday. Ibrahim Aliyu's goal in the 35th minute was

Inter Miami take another swing at first win in new stadium vs. Revs

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:55:13 GMT

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will seek a third consecutive victory, and the first in their new home, when they host the New England Revolution on Saturday night.

After settling for 2-2 draws against Austin FC and the New York Red Bulls in the first two matches played at Nu Stadium, manager Javier Mascherano suddenly resigned and sporting director Guillermo Hoyos took ov

Same record, different trajectories as LAFC visit Minnesota United

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:40:26 GMT

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Two teams with identical records but opposite momentum collide as Minnesota United host Los Angeles FC on Saturday in Saint Paul, Minn.

Coming off a 1-0 win over Dallas FC on Wednesday, Minnesota (5-2-2, 17 points) has picked up a new offensive tempo. Anthony Markanich notched the most recent game-winner, but Kelvin Yeboah has provided the scoring impetus with three

Wild try to keep up with Stars on special teams entering Game 4

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:05:09 GMT

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The Minnesota Wild haven't won a Stanley Cup playoff series since 2015, losing in the first round eight times since then.

So with the Wild staring at a 2-1 deficit heading into Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Dallas Stars on Saturday in Saint Paul, are they feeling a little antsy?

'We're confident in our group,' Wild forward Mat

Skidding Atlanta United eager to halt skid vs. Toronto FC

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:55:08 GMT

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Atlanta United will be searching for better play on both ends of the pitch in a bid to snap a four-match losing streak on Saturday when they visit a Toronto FC side frustrated by recent defensive struggles.

Atlanta (1-7-1, four points) came into 2026 with high expectations after the return of manager Tata Martino, who led the club in its first two years in MLS and fi

Surging teams collide as Marlins visit Giants

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:05:06 GMT

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Two teams that have ridden strong pitching to recent success will meet Friday night when the Miami Marlins open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants.

Right-handers Sandy Alcantara (2-2, 3.06 ERA) of the Marlins and Adrian Houser (0-2, 5.40) of the Giants will kick off a series pairing a Miami team that's won three of its past four games and a San

Brandon Nimmo, Rangers take aim at Athletics

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:55:06 GMT

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After taking two of three contests from the Pittsburgh Pirates to open a nine-game homestand, the Texas Rangers will welcome the Athletics to Arlington for the opener of a three-game series on Friday night.

The Rangers are feeling good about their offseason trade that landed them a reliable leadoff hitter, outfielder Brandon Nimmo, from the New York Mets.

Brewers open division play vs. Paul Skenes, Pirates

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:40:30 GMT

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The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to veteran Brandon Woodruff as they finally face a National League Central opponent when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

Woodruff (2-0, 3.42 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Paul Skenes (3-1, 3.27), the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner.

Milwaukee lost 5

MLB roundup: Dodgers blank Giants on 1 hit to avoid series sweep

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:05:02 GMT

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Tyler Glasnow allowed just one hit in eight shutout innings, Tanner Scott threw a scoreless ninth and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 victory over the host San Francisco Giants.

Max Muncy scored twice, while Dalton Rushing and Hyeseong Kim drove in runs for the Dodgers. Los Angeles scored a single run in the second inning and add

2026 NFL Draft: Best available on Day 2

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:25:14 GMT

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Round 1 of the NFL Draft came and went on Friday, starting the slide for prospects who were once viewed as first-rounders. Here's a look at the best players still available as we head into Round 2 of the draft:

Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee -- McCoy missed the entire 2025 season due to a torn right ACL, and his drop isn't surprising given the news that there was st

New Rams QB Ty Simpson among biggest NFL draft surprises

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:25:09 GMT

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Titans select Ohio State WR Carnell Tate at 4

If you had a bet out on Tate being the first Ohio State player taken, you probably made some money. The Titans had many needs and committed heavily to taking wide receivers in the mid-rounds last year, so the position wasn't really on the radar for Tennessee.

Tate fits extremely well into the wide receiver room, provi

Inside-the-park homer helps power Rangers over Pirates

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:19:08 GMT

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Evan Carter hit an inside-the-park home run and Jacob deGrom threw a gem as the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 in the rubber match of a three-game set in Arlington, Texas, on Thursday night.

deGrom (2-0) had a season-high 10 strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings, allowing just one run.

With Josh Jung on first and two out in the third inning, Carter hit a

Bo Bichette slams key double as Mets take Twins series

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:55:15 GMT

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Bo Bichette had three hits Thursday night, including the three-run eighth-inning double that snapped a tie and lifted the host New York Mets to a 10-8 win over the Minnesota Twins in the rubber game of a three-game interleague series.

Brett Baty hit a three-run homer in the first for the Mets, who squandered a 7-2 lead before winning for the second straight ni

NFL draft sees surprises galore after Raiders' Fernando Mendoza slam dunk

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:40:45 GMT

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Fernando Mendoza's next mission might be his toughest yet: Try to turn Sin City into Win City.

The Las Vegas Raiders tabbed Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday. The 22-year-old will be the centerpiece of a franchise rebuild following his meteoric rise at Indiana, where he won the Heisman Trophy and led the program to its first national titl

Trade tracker: Chiefs move up to take CB Mansoor Delane No. 6

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:19:04 GMT

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The Kansas City Chiefs made the first move up the board of the 2026 NFL Draft, swapping three places with the Cleveland Browns to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane on Thursday night.

The Chiefs moved from No. 9 to No. 6 overall, while the Browns received a third-rounder (74th overall) and a fifth-rounder (148th) in addition to the ninth overall pick from Kansas City

Scientists create largest-ever cosmological simulation, opening new window into universe

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:16:51 GMT

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese-led international team has released the largest-ever cosmological simulation, named "HyperMillennium," offering scientists a powerful digital tool to explore cosmic evolution.

This simulation covers a vast cube with a side size of 12 billion light-years and uses 4.2 trillion virtual dark matter particles. By applying a technique called N-body numerical simulation, the team

Wembanyama's status uncertain for Spurs vs. Blazers in Game 3

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:05:12 GMT

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Victor Wembanyama's availability is at the forefront of discussion as his San Antonio Spurs travel to Portland to play the Trail Blazers on Friday in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

The star center's concussion, sustained in the second quarter of Game 2 on Tuesday, is one factor affecting the Spurs' chances for success in these playof

Alex Smalley, Hayden Springer team up for early lead at Zurich

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:40:34 GMT

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Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer turned in a 14-under-par 58 on the first day of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, earning a one-shot lead at the PGA Tour's only team event at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La.

Smalley's birdie-eagle-birdie start to the round ignited the pair, and Springer closed the day strong, responsible for birdies at Nos. 15-18. They weren't the on

Mariners' big bats waking up ahead of series at Cardinals

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:05:03 GMT

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Maybe the Seattle Mariners' big three are finally getting over their World Baseball Classic hangovers.

Over their just-completed six-game homestand, Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez and Josh Naylor's bats started to heat up.

The Mariners went 3-3 against a pair of American League West rivals, the Texas Rangers and the Athletics, and start a six-game trip Friday i

Short-handed Lakers show grit in leading series vs. Rockets

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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Beyond LeBron James' individual brilliance and extensive postseason history of carrying teams to heights previously unimagined, perhaps the characteristic most overlooked within these Los Angeles Lakers was their collective ability to overcome obstacles during the regular season.

Even with James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves missing a combined 71 games this se

Rangers place LHP Robert Garcia (shoulder) on 15-day injured list

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:55:10 GMT

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The Texas Rangers placed left-handed reliever Robert Garcia on the 15-day injured list on Thursday due to left shoulder inflammation.

The move is retroactive to Monday. In other moves, the Rangers selected right-hander Peyton Gray's contract from Triple-A Round Rock and designated catcher Willie MacIver for assignment.

Garcia, 29, has not played since April 16,

JR Ritchie, Ozzie Albies power Braves past Nationals

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:05:03 GMT

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JR Ritchie threw seven strong innings in his major-league debut and Ozzie Albies collected three hits and four RBIs, fueling the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 7-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon.

Aside from his very first pitch, which James Wood sent 387 feet to right field for his 10th home run, little went wrong for Ritchie (1-0). He allo

Victor Wembanyama (concussion) traveling with Spurs

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:55:13 GMT

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Victor Wembanyama will travel with the San Antonio Spurs to Portland for playoff games this weekend while going through the league's concussion protocol.

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Thursday that the star center is 'progressing' and has not been ruled out for Game 3 against the Trail Blazers on Friday night.

The best-of-seven first-round Western Conference

Celtics G Derrick White wins NBA Sportsmanship Award

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:05:12 GMT

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Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was named the 2025-26 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner on Thursday.

White, 31, receives the Joe Dumars Trophy, named for the inaugural award recipient and Hall of Fame guard.

He is the second consecutive Celtics player to win the award following guard Jrue Holiday in 2024-25.

Presented since 1995-96, the award honors a

Galaxy leading scorer Joao Klauss to have foot surgery

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:55:13 GMT

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Los Angeles Galaxy striker Joao Klauss will undergo surgery to repair ligament damage on a foot on Friday and will be sidelined until after the break for the World Cup, head coach Greg Vanney announced.

The Galaxy will return from the break on July 17 against Los Angeles FC.

Klauss has recorded a team-best five goals in eight appearances (seven starts) this s

As Pirates visit Rangers, it's rookie vs. Cy Young winner on mound

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:55:12 GMT

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Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly wants rookie starting pitcher Bubba Chandler to be authentic when he takes the mound against the Texas Rangers on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.

'I want Bubba to be Bubba and sometimes that means him showing emotion,' Kelly said. 'I think it's a fine line for him to learn what that is and how he can control that as he goes thr

"That's really incredible, DK": Indian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh gets high praise from US Prez Trump

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:31:52 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 23 (ANI): Madurai-born tennis star Dhakshineswar Suresh got high praise from US President Donald Trump during a recent National Champions Day at the White House.

The 26-year-old Suresh was among the 2025 NCAA Collegiate National Championship teams that had gathered at the White House for the event on Wednesday.

'DK Suresh delivered the clinching point to UCLA 4-2 victory over TCU

Trump Says Navy Targeting Mine Boats, Claims US Controls Hormuz

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:56:13 GMT

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Iranian Lawmaker Says Khamenei Opposes Continuing US Negotiations

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A member of the National Security Committee of the Iranian parliament said that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei opposes extending negotiations with the United States.

In an interview with Iranian state television on April 23, Ali Khazrian praised Khamenei -

MLB roundup: Mets eke out win over Twins, end 12-game skid

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:55:11 GMT

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Mark Vientos redeemed himself for an earlier baserunning miscue by delivering the tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the host New York Mets snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.

The losing streak was the longest for the Mets since a 12-game skid from Aug. 10-23, 2002. However, the much-needed victory may have

NHL roundup: Stars top Wild in double OT to take 2-1 series lead

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:19:03 GMT

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Wyatt Johnston scored a power-play goal with 7:50 left in double overtime to lift the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series on Wednesday in Saint Paul, Minn.

Matt Duchene and Jason Robertson finished with a goal and two assists apiece for Dallas, which grabbed a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Stars take 2-1 series lead, edge Wild on Wyatt Johnston's 2OT goal

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:05:06 GMT

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Matt Duchene and Jason Robertson finished with a goal and two assists apiece for Dallas, which grabbed a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Stars take 2-1 series lead, edge Wild on Wyatt Johnston's double-OT goal

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:25:10 GMT

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Matt Duchene and Jason Robertson finished with a goal and two assists apiece for Dallas, which grabbed a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven ser

Earthquakes score 5 second-half goals to beat Austin FC

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:40:34 GMT

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Timo Werner scored the tiebreaking goal on a penalty kick in the 78th minute and the MLS-best San Jose Earthquakes erupted for five second-half goals in a 5-1 victory over visiting Austin FC on Wednesday night.

Preston Judd recorded his second career brace while Jack Jasinksi and Ousseni Bouda also scored goals as San Jose (8-1-0, 24 points) continued its franchise-

France to host 2031 FIBA World Cup; Tokyo gets women's tourney

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:55:10 GMT

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The FIBA Central Board has chosen France as the host of the 2031 FIBA Basketball World Cup, with Japan getting the Women's World Cup in 2030.

The French cities of Lille, Lyon, and Paris will co-host the event from Aug. 29 to Sept. 14, with the final taking place in Paris.

The women's tournament will be held in Tokyo from Nov. 26 to Dec.. 8.

Japan and Fran

Indian markets open lower as crude, geopolitics weigh; all eyes on Infosys Q4 earnings

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:32:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): The Indian stock market opened in the red on Thursday, tracking a cautious mood across Asian peers as elevated crude oil prices and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions dampened investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 slipped around 170 points to 24,200.70 in early deals, down 0.7 per cent, while the BSE Sensex shed over 600 points to hover around 77,850 points. Most sectoral indices opened lower, wit

"Six months to clear mines": Pentagon warns of prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure amid "frustration" over high oil prices

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:32:01 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 23 (ANI): The Pentagon has reportedly informed the US Congress that clearing naval mines allegedly positioned by the Iranian military could take up to six months, highlighting a significant hurdle to regional stability despite a precarious ceasefire.

According to a House Armed Services Committee briefing detailed by three officials to The Washington Post, this timeline has triggered 'fr

Oneil Cruz's HR caps Pirates' ninth-inning rally for win over Rangers

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:19:17 GMT

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Nick Gonzales beat the tag at home plate and scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates picked up an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

Gonzales came home on pinch hitter Jake Mangum's slow roller to third base. Jalen Beeks then replaced Cole Winn (1-1) on the mound, and Oneil Cruz greeted the new reliever wit

Minnesota United hold off FC Dallas attack in narrow win

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:19:12 GMT

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Anthony Markanich scored in the 32nd minute Wednesday night and visiting Minnesota United shut down FC Dallas for a 1-0 victory to extend its winning streak to four matches.

Minnesota (5-2-2, 17 points) maintained a tight defensive shell against one of the best offenses in MLS. While Dallas (3-2-4, 13 points) owned a 16-5 advantage in shots, it got just three shots

Who's No. 2? Books shifting from Arvell Reese to David Bailey for Jets

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:40:22 GMT

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The New York Jets continue to hold their cards close to the vest when it comes to the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.

But the most popular online sportsbooks think they see a tell: Texas A&M pass rusher David Bailey has passed Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese as the favorite to be selected immediately after Indiana quarterback Fernando Mend

Spurs swingman Keldon Johnson wins NBA's Sixth Man award

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:19:17 GMT

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The NBA announced Wednesday that San Antonio Spurs swingman Keldon Johnson has been voted the league's Sixth Man of the Year by a 100-member global media panel.

The seventh-year veteran earned the John Havlicek Trophy for delivering 13.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game while shooting 51.9% from the field and 36.3% from 3-point range. He was the only player in the

Raiders back at No. 1, Jets comb best of Buckeyes

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:05:12 GMT

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Time is shorter and the wait is longer when the 2026 NFL Draft takes the stage in Pittsburgh on Thursday night.

The vagabond event marks a return to the home of the Steelers for the first time since 1948. Across three days, seven rounds and 257 total picks at Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium, which opened in 2001 as Heinz Field, player

Saint Mary's star F Paulius Murauskas follows coach to Arizona State

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:19:12 GMT

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Former Saint Mary's star forward Paulius Murauskas said Wednesday that he's transferring to Arizona State to once again play for coach Randy Bennett.

Murauskas blossomed in two seasons under Bennett and was one of the best players in the West Coast Conference this past season when he averaged 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 33 games (32 starts). The Gae

Top draft needs for all 32 teams

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:40:33 GMT

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Wily general managers attempt to sell their plan to select the 'best player available' prior to every draft. But front-office personnel of teams drafting at the top are not fortunate enough to ignore roster needs if they'd like to stick around for next year's draft.

With free agency all but in the books and a few straggling items still up for bidding on the tra

Record 216 WNBA games to be broadcast nationally this season

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:19:27 GMT

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A record 216 WNBA games and tentpole events for the upcoming 2026 season will be broadcast on national television.

The league announced its full slate of nationally televised games for the first year of its new media rights deal on Wednesday. It includes games being broadcast by returning partners in the Walt Disney Company (ABC/ESPN), Amazon Prime Video, CBS/Paramount

Justin Long, Ron Perlman to be seen in action-comedy 'Hellhound'

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:01:20 GMT

Los Angeles [US], April 22 (ANI): Justin Long, Ron Perlman, Harry Shum Jr, Martin Starr and Jarrett Austin Brown have come on board for 'Hellhound', the upcoming action comedy.

They will join Marisa Tomei and Sam Rockwell, Chris Messina and Ivan Martin in the film, which is being helmed by Zach Golden ('High Heat'), as per Variety.

Written by Golden and Martin, 'Hellhound' follows a washed-up veterinarian

Cowboys: No long-term deal for WR George Pickens

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:55:18 GMT

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The Dallas Cowboys will make wide receiver George Pickens play the 2026 season under the franchise tag, chief operating officer Stephen Jones said Wednesday.

'We've made a decision,' Jones told reporters in a pre-draft press conference. '... There won't be negotiations on a long-term deal.'

The Cowboys placed the franchise tag on Pickens Feb. 27, the first tim

Projecting the top 32 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:19:13 GMT

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For the third time in four years, a Heisman Trophy winner is going No. 1 in the NFL draft.

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, who led the Hoosiers to an undefeated season and national championship, is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders with the top overall pick. Traveling the route last taken by LSU's Joe Burrow with the Heisman-natty-No. 1 pick trifecta, Mendoza is th

After robbing HR, Evan Carter fuels Rangers into rematch vs. Pirates

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:40:51 GMT

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Texas Rangers center fielder Evan Carter is off to a slow start at the plate, but the 23-year-old still is finding ways to impact the game with his glove.

Carter will look to build on his impressive defensive play when the Rangers continue their three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

Carter turned in the play of the

Mariners' stadium reminds A's of their goal: AL West title

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:05:12 GMT

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The Athletics need only to look to the top of the third deck in right field at T-Mobile Park to realize the road to the American League West title goes through Seattle.

That's where the Mariners' 2025 division championship banner hangs.

'(The Mariners) were one game away from going to the World Series last year,' the Athletics' Shea Langeliers said. 'Last yea

MLB roundup: Cubs score 7, win 7th straight as Phils' skid hits 7

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:55:13 GMT

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Shota Imanaga tossed seven stellar innings, Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch each drove in two runs and the streaking Chicago Cubs posted a 7-4 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.

Imanaga (2-1) allowed just one run on three hits, striking out one and walking one for the Cubs, who won their major-league-leading seventh straight game. Suzuki and N

NBA roundup: After Victor Wembanyama's exit, Blazers level series

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:40:47 GMT

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Scoot Henderson poured in a season-best 31 points as the visiting Portland Trail Blazers came back from 14 points down in the fourth quarter to outlast the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 106-103 on Tuesday and even their first-round Western Conference playoff series at one win each.

The teams will play Game 3 on Friday in Portland, and it's unclear if the Spurs wil

LeBron James nets 28 as Lakers grab 2-0 lead on Rockets

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:55:10 GMT

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LeBron James compiled 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-94 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Tuesday.

With leading scorers Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) watching from the bench, Marcus Smart added 25 points

Indian equities open lower despite US extending ceasefire, oil holds below $90

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:07 GMT

New Delhi, [India] April 22 (ANI): The Indian stock markets opened lower on Wednesday, following a cautious trend across Asian markets, despite US President Donald Trump extending the ceasefire with Iran. In a recent development, around the tensions between both countries, Tehran has rejected Washington's conditions for ceasefire talks.

The Nifty 50 slipped around 120 points to 24455.90 points in early trade, dow

Victor Wembanyama sustains concussion in Spurs' Game 2 loss

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:19:13 GMT

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San Antonio star center Victor Wembanyama was concussed during Game 2 of the Spurs' first-round playoff series with the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, his coach confirmed following the contest.

'I just know he has a concussion and he's in the protocol and we'll obviously take the proper and appropriate steps,' San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson said. 'You know, it

Scoot Henderson stars as Victor Wembanyama ails; Blazers tie Spurs 1-1

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:40:26 GMT

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Scoot Henderson poured in a season-best 31 points as the visiting Portland Trail Blazers came back from 14 points down in the fourth quarter to outlast the shorthanded San Antonio Spurs 106-103 on Tuesday in Game 2 of the teams' first round Western Conference playoff series.

The Trail Blazers evened the best-of-seven series at 1-1 with Games 3 and 4 on Friday and S

Rangers open homestand with victory over Pirates

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:19:21 GMT

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Kumar Rocker allowed one run on four hits over a season-high six innings and the Texas Rangers began a nine-game homestand with a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.

Rocker (1-1) walked one and struck out five for Texas, which returned home after playing 16 of its first 22 games on the road. Cole Winn, Jacob Latz and Jakob Junis each pitched a scoreless

Wild's Marcus Foligno: Stars 'can't hang with us 5-on-5' entering G3

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:40:36 GMT

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As far as Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno is concerned, the key to regaining control of his team's first-round playoff series is staying out of the penalty box.

That's it. Simply keep the same number of players on the ice as the Dallas Stars.

'They're looking to play 5-on-4,' Marcus Foligno said. 'That's their game. They can't hang with us 5-on-5. So we'

Victor Wembanyama (concussion) to miss rest of Spurs-Blazers Game 2

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:19:10 GMT

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San Antonio star center Victor Wembanyama was forced from Game 2 of the Spurs' first-round playoff series with the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday with an apparent concussion after hitting his face on the floor early in the second quarter.

The Spurs later announced that Wembanyama had entered concussion protocol and would not return to the game.

Wembanyama

Minnesota United, FC Dallas put unbeaten streaks on line

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:55:19 GMT

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Two teams riding extended unbeaten strings meet Wednesday night when Minnesota United visit FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas.

Coming off a 2-0 win Saturday night over the Portland Timbers, Minnesota (4-2-2, 14 points) is 3-0-1 over its last four matches. Its three straight wins constitute its longest winning streak in nearly two calendar years.

Meanwhile, Dallas (3-1

OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA's top clutch performer

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:19:12 GMT

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Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the runaway winner in the Clutch Player of the Year award balloting, revealed Tuesday night.

Gilgeous-Alexander received 96 of 100 first-place votes in balloting for the Jerry West Trophy. He had 484 total points, well ahead of Denver Nuggets standout Jamal Murray (117) and Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Ed

Galaxy out to continue road improvement vs. Crew

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:55:07 GMT

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The Los Angeles Galaxy can surpass a dubious mark from last season with a victory at the Columbus Crew on Wednesday night.

Defeating the struggling Crew (1-4-3, 6 points) would give the Galaxy (2-3-3, 9 points) eight points on the road, one more than they earned in 2025.

The most recent example of the Galaxy's newfound confidence was rallying from a two-goal de

Texans confirm contract extension for All-Pro DE Will Anderson Jr.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:40:40 GMT

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The Houston Texans announced they have signed All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. to a contract extension on Tuesday.

Terms of the deal weren't disclosed by the team, but the contract extension was first reported last Friday as being for three years and $150 million ($134 million guaranteed).

Anderson, 24, has recorded 30 sacks, 64 quarterback hits, 136 ta

Report: Battlehawks acquire QB Luis Perez from Renegades

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:19:03 GMT

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The St. Louis Battlehawks are acquiring quarterback Luis Perez from the Dallas Renegades, multiple UFL insiders reported on Tuesday.

The Renegades will receive offensive tackle Corey Stewart from the Battlehawks, who needed a quarterback following an injury to starter Michael Pratt, per the report.

Perez, 31, has been dubbed the 'Spring King' for his his

Field Level Media's Top 100

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:40:22 GMT

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Field Level Media Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft:

1. QB Fernando MendozaIndiana (6-5, 225)

2. RB Jeremiyah Love Notre Dame (6-0, 210)

3. TE Kenyon Sadiq Oregon (6-3, 245)

4. WR Carnell Tate Ohio State (6-3, 195)

5. OT Spencer Fano Utah (6-4, 300)

6. LB Arvell Reese Ohio State (6-4, 243)

7. EDGE David Bailey Texas Tech (6-3,

Orioles activate C Adley Rutschman (ankle) from IL

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:25:14 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Adley Rutschman from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday night's game against the host Kansas City Royals.

The two-time All-Star has been sidelined with a left ankle injury. He sustained the injury on April 10 when running out a double during a three-hit outing in a 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants.

Baltimore

Golf Glance: LPGA begins major season; PGA Tour's lone team event

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:55:14 GMT

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The LPGA tees off its major season with the Chevron Championship, while the PGA Tour plays its only team event of the season and the DP World Tour returns to action in China.

PGA TOUR

THIS WEEK: Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Louisiana, April 23-26

Course: TPC Louisiana (Par 72, 7,425 Yards)