Gas prices surge as Hormuz disruption squeezes oil supply

Thu, 07 May 2026 19:46:19 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: U.S. drivers are paying sharply higher prices at the pump, with gasoline costs rising about 50 percent since the start of the Iran war, driven by a global energy crunch.

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week to US$4.48, according to AAA, reflecting sustained pressure on oil supplies.

Cargo vessel targeted by drone in Qatari "territorial waters"; "limited fire" reported onboard

Sun, 10 May 2026 12:05:16 GMT

Doha [Qatar], May 10 (ANI): A commercial cargo vessel was targeted by a drone in Qatari 'territorial waters' on Sunday morning, the nation's Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

The drone strike sparked a 'limited fire onboard the vessel,' which was arriving from Abu Dhabi. Officials stated that no 'injuries were reported' during the incident.

According to a defence ministry statement, the blaze was quickly s

Carlos Rodon makes return to Yankees' rotation against Brewers

Sun, 10 May 2026 11:55:14 GMT

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Veteran left-hander Carlos Rodon is scheduled to make his season debut for the visiting New York Yankees as they look to avoid a series sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

Rodon has been sidelined since undergoing elbow surgery last October. He will be opposed by right-hander Logan Henderson (0-1, 4.50 ERA), making his third start this season.

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On upswing, Red Sox try to crack Rays' tough pitching staff

Sun, 10 May 2026 07:55:14 GMT

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Following a sluggish start to their season, the Boston Red Sox will enter Sunday's rubber game with the visiting Tampa Bay Rays seeking their fifth victory in their last six games.Although Boston is battling with Baltimore to stay out of the American League East cellar, the Red Sox have surrendered three runs or fewer in nine of their last 13 games. Boston's pitching s

Marlins tab ace Sandy Alcantara for rubber game vs. Nats

Sun, 10 May 2026 07:05:16 GMT

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The Miami Marlins look to end their 10-game homestand on a winning note when they host the Washington Nationals in the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday.

After splitting the first two games, Miami is 3-6 on its homestand which began with series losses to the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles.

Sunday's starters will be Washington's Cade

Royal Ravens knock Thieves from unbeaten ranks at CDL Major 3 qualifying

Sun, 10 May 2026 07:05:11 GMT

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The Carolina Royal Ravens rallied from a loss in the opening map to hand the Los Angeles Thieves their first match defeat 3-2 in qualifying for the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Major on Saturday.

Three of the four matches on Day 2 of the third and final week were 3-2 decisions. First-place OpTic Texas downed FaZe Vegas to remain

MLB roundup: Rangers pitch shutout to end Cubs' 10-game win streak

Sun, 10 May 2026 05:55:15 GMT

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Josh Jung and Justin Foscue each hit solo homers and the Texas Rangers ended the Chicago Cubs' 10-game winning streak with a 6-0 victory on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.

Jung went 3-for-4 with two runs, Alejandro Osuna had two hits and two RBIs, and Joc Pederson added two hits and an RBI for the Rangers. Starter Jack Leiter allowed three hits with a season-high five

Rubio, Witkoff meet Qatari PM in Miami to expedite deal with Iran, reports Axios

Sun, 10 May 2026 01:59:11 GMT

Miami [US], May 10 (ANI): As the United States optimistically waits for Iran's response linked to ongoing negotiations over the West Asia conflict, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff held a meeting with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in Miami on Saturday (local time), as both sides held discussions on the ongoing efforts to reach

Alex Fitzpatrick takes lead at Truist Championship

Sat, 09 May 2026 23:55:05 GMT

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England's Alex Fitzpatrick shot 7-under-par 64 to take the lead through three rounds of the Truist Championship on Saturday in Charlotte.

He's at 14-under 199 with a one-shot lead on Norway's Kristoffer Reitan, who posted a bogey-free 64, and a two-shot edge on Cameron Young, who recorded a 63.

It was a day with lots of movement on the leaderboard at Quail Hollo

Ex-NFL player Anthony Wint to fight on Dana White's Contender Series

Sat, 09 May 2026 23:40:40 GMT

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Former NFL linebacker Anthony Wint will fight for a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series, per multiple media reports.

Wint played college football at Florida International University, where he was a three-time All-Conference USA selection. He signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

He appeared in two NFL games that seas

Jakob Marsee, Marlins rally late to beat Nationals

Sat, 09 May 2026 23:40:27 GMT

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Jakob Marsee hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the eight inning and the Marlins held on to beat the Washington Nationals 8-7 on Saturday in Miami.

With the score tied 4-4, Kyle Stowers led off the eighth with a single against Mitchell Parker (2-1) and Connor Norby walked. After both runners advanced on a wild pitch, Marsee homered to right. Esteury Ruiz doubled,

Daniel Rios' late PK lifts CF Montreal over Orlando City

Sat, 09 May 2026 23:05:17 GMT

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Daniel Rios scored on a penalty kick in the 94th minute as CF Montreal outlasted visiting Orlando City FC for a dramatic 2-0 victory on Saturday.

Montreal (4-7-0, 12 points) won for the third time in four games (2-1-0) by finally scoring in the final minutes after creating numerous chances.

Rios scored his first goal in MLS competition for Montreal after Orlando

Lionel Messi sets another record in Inter Miami win over Toronto FC

Sat, 09 May 2026 21:19:24 GMT

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Rodrigo De Paul, Luis Suarez, Sergio Reguilon and Lionel Messi each scored to lead visiting Inter Miami to a 4-2 win over Toronto FC on Saturday.

Messi also had two assists as Miami (6-2-4, 22 points) made sure it wouldn't repeat last week's stunning 4-3 home loss against Orlando City when it surrendered a 3-0 lead.

With his offensive output on the day, Mess

Rays-Red Sox postponed, game to be made up July 17

Sat, 09 May 2026 21:19:12 GMT

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Saturday afternoon's game between the Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays was postponed due to heavy rainfall in Boston.

The postponement was signaled approximately 15 minutes before scheduled first pitch at Fenway Park.

The contest will be made up at 1:35 p.m. ET on July 17 as part of a split doubleheader. It will mark both teams' first game since the All-Star break.<

Sorana Cirstea upsets Aryna Sabalenka in Rome for first victory over No. 1

Sat, 09 May 2026 20:55:06 GMT

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Sorana Cirstea has announced she will retire after the season but the 36-year-old Romanian sure isn't just cruising through tournaments in the meantime.

Cirstea defeated a world No. 1 for the first time since turning professional in 2006 when she rallied for a 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory over top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday in an Italian Open third-round match

Sabres, Habs knotted at a game apiece as series heads north

Sat, 09 May 2026 20:19:09 GMT

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The Buffalo Sabres know they have to be much better with the puck Sunday night as their second-round series shifts north to Montreal for Game 3, all square at one game apiece with the Canadiens.

The Sabres played a heavy game against Montreal in Game 2 Friday night, but it was to no avail as the Canadiens blew out the Atlantic Division champs 5-1.

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Four different players score to give Inter Miami win over Toronto FC

Sat, 09 May 2026 19:55:13 GMT

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Rodrigo De Paul, Luis Suarez, Sergio Reguilon and Lionel Messi each scored to lead visiting Inter Miami to a 4-2 win over Toronto FC on Saturday.

Messi had two assists as Miami (6-2-4, 22 points) made sure it wouldn't repeat last week's stunning 4-3 home loss against Orlando City when it surrendered a 3-0 lead.

Emilio Aristizabal scored a brace for Toronto (

Hall of Famer Wade Boggs declares his cancer 'null and void'

Sat, 09 May 2026 19:19:26 GMT

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Baseball Hall of Fame member Wade Boggs has announced he is cancer-free.

'I'm a cancer survivor now. Prostate cancer is null and void. Thank God,' the former third baseman said on Friday, citing a recent checkup.

He shared the news after taking part in a ceremony on Friday night at Fenway Park celebrating the 125th anniversary of the team's first home game.

Bears signing free agent WR Scotty Miller

Sat, 09 May 2026 17:19:13 GMT

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The Chicago Bears are signing free agent wide receiver Scotty Miller, his representatives confirmed Saturday to ESPN.

Financial terms for the 28-year-old veteran were not disclosed by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey.

Miller caught nine passes for 62 yards and no touchdowns in 13 games (no starts) for Pittsburgh last season.

He has 99 catches fo

Twins place RHP Taj Bradley (pectoral) on injured list

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:55:06 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Taj Bradley on the 15-day injured list Saturday with inflammation in his right pectoral muscle.

The move is retroactive to Wednesday, the day after Bradley struck out eight batters in six innings and earned the win in an 11-3 victory at Washington.

Bradley, 25, improved to 4-1 with a 2.87 ERA through eight starts this seas

Giants' Rafael Devers shows signs of snapping out of slump, faces Pirates

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:19:26 GMT

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The San Francisco Giants hope Rafael Devers can build upon a recent surge when they seek a second straight home win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

Devers contributed a single and a solo home run to a 5-2 win in the series opener Friday, running his hitting streak to eight games.

The multi-hit effort was his first of the streak, during which h

Young, exuberant Cardinals want to celebrate again vs. Padres

Sat, 09 May 2026 14:40:32 GMT

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Many observers thought the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals' season basically would be over by the dog days of summer.

That still might happen, but the only barking heard around St. Louis' dugout these days is by the players after a homer or another win.

Friday night's 6-0 victory at the San Diego Padres was the Cardinals' ninth triumph in 11 games, and St. Louis will

Mariners strive to continue offensive barrage against White Sox

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:40:38 GMT

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Seattle Mariners right fielder Luke Raley went more than three years between multi-home-run games.

Both came at Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, where Raley and slugging Seattle will look to earn a series victory on Saturday night.

Raley connected for a grand slam and a three-run home run to fuel a 12-8 victory Friday while setting a career high

Hunter Goodman, Rockies chase series win vs. Phillies

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:05:07 GMT

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The Colorado Rockies got a jolt from Hunter Goodman on Friday night, as he overcame a mini-slump and showed some of the form that made him an All-Star and Silver Slugger last season.

After going 2-for-25 with 11 strikeouts in his previous six games, Goodman went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer in Colorado's 9-7 win in 11 innings over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.

Nationals face tall order in encounter vs. Janson Junk, Marlins

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:55:12 GMT

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The Washington Nationals can reach the .500 mark for the first time in over a month when they visit the Miami Marlins on Saturday.

The Nationals took the opener of the series 3-2 on Friday night, improving to 13-7 on the road in the process. The Marlins, meanwhile have dropped five of six to fall to 2-6 on their 10-game homestand.

Washington's Zack Littell (1-4

Red Sox turn to Payton Tolle vs. Rays in rematch of hot teams

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:19:12 GMT

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The Boston Red Sox have plenty of work to do to climb in the American League standings, but strong pitching will go a long way in that goal.

Payton Tolle (1-1, 2.04 ERA) will look to author another sparkling performance when the Red Sox continue a four-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon.

Tolle will return

Zack Gelof, A's heating up ahead of rematch vs. Orioles

Sat, 09 May 2026 11:40:23 GMT

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The Athletics have put together only one stretch of more than two consecutive wins this season, but they'll try for a third straight victory when they visit the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon.

More players are starting to make regular contributions for the A's. One of those is outfielder Zack Gelof, who has a seven-game hitting streak after rapping a run-

OpTic Texas keep rolling in CDL Major 3 qualifying

Sat, 09 May 2026 09:40:23 GMT

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OpTic Texas maintained their perfect record in qualifying for the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Major, sweeping the Paris Gentle Mates 3-0 on Friday.

Texas improved to 4-0, while Paris slipped to 3-1. The Los Angeles Thieves, who were idle on Friday, hold second place at 3-0.

In other action as the third week of qualifying got underway, the Riyadh Falcons down

MLB roundup: Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski fans 11 in win over Yankees

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:40:29 GMT

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Jacob Misiorowski struck out 11 over six scoreless innings, pacing the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-0 victory over the visiting New York Yankees on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

The hard-throwing Misiorowski (3-2) allowed just two singles and walked two in a dominant 95-pitch outing. Each of his 10 pitches in the first inning topped 102 mph. In his previo

Connelly Early hurls gem as Red Sox defeat Rays

Sat, 09 May 2026 06:55:14 GMT

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A pair of solo home runs stood up as Connelly Early pitched a career-high seven shutout innings, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 2-0 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.

Wilyer Abreu's two-out blast in the third was all that Boston needed, but Ceddanne Rafaela (2-for-4) added a homer of his own in the next inning for good measure.

Early (3-

Nashville SC try to brush off Champions Cup exit vs. D.C. United

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:55:13 GMT

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Nashville SC will attempt to move past the disappointment over their exit from the CONCACAF Champions Cup when they host D.C. United on Saturday night.

Nashville's 1-0 loss on Tuesday night at Tigres UANL in Mexico completed a 2-0 aggregate defeat in the Champions Cup semifinals, keeping Nashville (7-1-2, 23 points) a match shy of reaching a second continental final

After eventful first inning, Nationals hold on to beat Marlins

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:19:21 GMT

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Jacob Young hit a two-run home run, Foster Griffin pitched seven strong innings and the Washington Nationals beat the host Miami Marlins 3-2 on Friday night.

Curtis Mead reached base three times on a double and two walks for Washington, which has won three straight games. The Nationals improved to 13-7 in road games.

All five runs were scored in the first innin

Connelly Early hurls a gem as Red Sox defeat Rays

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:19:12 GMT

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A pair of solo home runs stood up as Connelly Early pitched a career-high seven shutout innings, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 2-0 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.

Wilyer Abreu's two-out blast in the third was all that Boston needed, but Ceddanne Rafaela (2-for-4) added a homer of his own in the next inning for good measure.

Early (3-

Orlando looking for back-to-back wins in visit to Montreal

Fri, 08 May 2026 21:40:26 GMT

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CF Montreal will look to build off a commanding mid-week win in the Canadian Championship when they host Orlando City on Saturday afternoon.

Montreal dominated the Calgary Blizzard SC on Wednesday night, picking up a 5-0 win to advance to the quarterfinals.

'For all the players who have been playing a few minutes, it's good that we had a lot of minutes today,

Pressure on Cavs in Game 3 for first win of series vs. Pistons

Fri, 08 May 2026 21:25:13 GMT

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All-Star guard Cade Cunningham and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons have the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers on the ropes, holding a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

The series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 on Saturday afternoon, when all of the pressure will be on the home team. The Cavaliers are 4-0 in their arena and 0-5 on the road this

Mariners INF Brendan Donovan (groin) returns from IL

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:25:10 GMT

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Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday after recovering from a left groin strain.

As a member of the St. Louis Cardinals last August, Donovan went on the IL with a left groin strain and missed nearly a month, and he underwent sports hernia surgery last October. Donovan and Mariners manager Dan Wilson have indica

MLS-best Earthquakes test mettle in rematch vs. Whitecaps

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:19:08 GMT

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The top two teams in the MLS bid to continue their historic starts when the Vancouver Whitecaps visit the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.

The Earthquakes and Whitecaps are the only teams in MLS history to win eight of their first nine matches, and Vancouver's plus-20 goal differential (26-6) is the largest in league history through 10 games. The Quakes are plu

Lionel Messi: Neymar 'deserves' another World Cup run for Brazil

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:55:10 GMT

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Count Argentina and Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi among those who thinks that Neymar should compete for his native Brazil in the upcoming World Cup.

Messi, who played with Neymar for four seasons at Barcelona and another two at Paris Saint-Germain before both moved on in 2023, admitted he does not consider himself objective about the 34-year-old playe

Reports: Iowa finalizing 6-year deal with coach Ben McCollum

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:19:18 GMT

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Ben McCollum is finalizing a deal with Iowa that would keep him as the Hawkeyes basketball coach for the next six years, ESPN reported Friday.

McCollum is coming off his first season at the helm in Iowa, when he took the Hawkeyes on their deepest NCAA tournament run in almost 40 years.

Compiling a 24-13 record, the Storm Lake, Iowa, native led the No. 9

"If Donald Trump tells him to jump, Narendra Modi will jump": Rahul Gandhi claims PM Modi is under "US control"

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:32:31 GMT

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], May 8 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday, in a rhetorical attack, levelled explosive allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming the PM's political autonomy has been compromised by sensitive information held in the United States.

Gandhi's argument centres on a dramatic claim that the Prime Minister's 'history and character' are documented within 350,000 files

Report: Packers release veteran K Brandon McManus

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:25:07 GMT

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The Packers released veteran kicker Brandon McManus on Friday, ESPN reported.

Green Bay drafted Florida kicker Trey Smack in the sixth round last month.

McManus, 34, made 24 of 30 field goals and 32 of 33 extra points in his second season with the Packers in 2025.

He missed both of his field-goal attempts

Hart finalists: Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Nikita Kucherov

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:05:05 GMT

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Connor McDavid has the opportunity to capture his fourth career Hart Memorial Trophy.

The Edmonton Oilers captain was named as a finalist on Friday along with Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita.

The trophy is presented annually to the NHL player voted as most valuable to his team by the Professional Hockey Writers

Adjustments coming as Inter Miami visit Toronto FC

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:19:13 GMT

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Inter Miami will look to rebound from a stunning loss when they visit Toronto FC on Saturday afternoon.

The Herons (5-2-4, 19 points) squandered a three-goal lead in a 4-3 home loss to rival Orlando City last Saturday.

Miami interim head coach Guillermo Hoyos said there will be changes made following the setback, but they'll be made in private.

'I'm hones

Browns sign 1st-rounder Spencer Fano, 7 other picks

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:05:05 GMT

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The Cleveland Browns signed first-round draft pick Spencer Fano to his four-year rookie contract on Friday.

Fano, the ninth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $32.2 million in fully guaranteed money that includes a $19.9 million signing bonus. The deal also includes a fifth-year team option for the offensive lineman.

Fano played in 37 games (36 star

Former Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke retires

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:19:12 GMT

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Journeyman NFL quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who started 24 games for Washington from 2021-22, announced his retirement after a seven-year career.

'Many ups and downs throughout the years, but the ups outweigh the downs tenfold,' Heinicke wrote Thursday on Instagram. 'Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would've been able to live this life ... Excited for this ne

Pirates' Konnor Griffin 'settled in' ahead of opener vs. Giants

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:40:27 GMT

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San Francisco Bay Area baseball fans will get their first up-close look at Pittsburgh prized rookie Konnor Griffin when the Giants host the Pirates in a three-game series that begins Friday night.

Griffin, who made his MLB debut as a 19-year-old early last month, arrives in San Francisco on a nice run. He has hits in eight of his last nine games, raising his batt

Marlins LHP Robby Snelling ready for debut vs. Nationals

Fri, 08 May 2026 07:05:03 GMT

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The Miami Marlins will turn to a newcomer as they try to keep their momentum going when they meet the visiting Washington Nationals to begin a three-game series Friday night.

The Marlins called up prospect Robby Snelling to start the game in his major league debut.

'It's exciting, because Robby (is) a great competitor,' Marlins manager Clayton McCullough s

Jesse Scholtens, Rays carry win streaks into matchup with Red Sox

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:55:14 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays will look to keep on keeping on in Boston this weekend.

After locking up an 8-4 series-opening win on Thursday, the Rays will shoot for their eighth straight victory and 14th in 15 games when a four-game set against the Red Sox continues on Friday.

The numbers surrounding Tampa Bay's recent run of play are impressive.

Though the

Power surge boosts Athletics' outlook ahead of opener at Baltimore

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:05:10 GMT

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The Athletics have something to build on as they go into the next phase of their road trip.

They will meet the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

The A's have won only two of their last six games, but they salvaged the finale of a three-game series in Philadelphia on Thursday with a 12-1 victory. They hammered four home r

Phillies turn to improving Jesus Luzardo to kick off Rockies series

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:05:05 GMT

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Hoping to prolong their newfound success under a fresh regime, the Philadelphia Phillies continue a six-game homestand on Friday with the series opener against the Colorado Rockies.

Despite a 12-1 loss to the Athletics on Thursday, the Phillies are 8-2 since firing manager Rob Thomson and promoting Don Mattingly to interim skipper. Philadelphia is vying to take advant

MLB roundup: Cubs sweep Reds for 15th straight home win

Fri, 08 May 2026 04:19:08 GMT

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Shota Imanaga struck out 10 across six innings as the Chicago Cubs completed a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with an 8-3 victory on Thursday for their 15th straight home win.

Unlike the first three games of the series, the Cubs did not need to walk it off. Instead, they used a seven-run fourth inning to turn it into a rout and hand the Reds their seventh str

Veteran QB Taylor Heinicke announces retirement

Fri, 08 May 2026 02:55:16 GMT

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Veteran quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who went from undrafted to a playoff starter in the NFL, announced his retirement on Thursday.

'For 25 years, I had the pleasure to play this great sport of football,' Heinicke wrote in an Instagram post. 'It has taught me a lot, not only about myself but about life as well. Many ups and downs throughout the years, but the ups outw

Chandler Simpson, Rays surge past Red Sox, run win streak to 7

Fri, 08 May 2026 02:25:09 GMT

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Chandler Simpson went 2-for-2 with three RBIs off the bench, leading the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to an 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox in the opener of their four-game series on Thursday night.

Simpson entered the game in the sixth inning and immediately knocked a go-ahead, two-run single. He then provided a key insurance run on an RBI triple in his next at-bat in

Miami host committee assured ICE will not be at World Cup games

Fri, 08 May 2026 02:05:12 GMT

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will not be seen at World Cup matches this summer, according to the co-chair of the Miami host committee.

Rodney Barreto told The Athletic on Thursday that he received reassurances from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that ICE would steer clear of the world soccer showcase.

'ICE is not going to be at the stadium,' Barr

Walk-off error helps Marlins beat Orioles, avoid sweep

Fri, 08 May 2026 01:40:34 GMT

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Joe Mack doubled with two outs and scored the winning run on a walk-off throwing error as the Miami Marlins claimed a 4-3 victory against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night, dodging a series sweep.

Mack's hit brought Javier Sanoja to the plate, and his grounder was fielded by third baseman Coby Mayo but bounced in front of first base and ricocheted off Pete Alons

Alex Lyon has 'caught fire' in net as Sabres, Habs prepare for Game 2

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:40:29 GMT

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The Montreal Canadiens want to take home-ice advantage in their best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff series with the Buffalo Sabres back to Quebec with them.

They will need a much better effort on Friday in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series to accomplish that.

Literally and figuratively, the Canadiens stumbled in a 4-2 loss Wednesday to ope

Slumping Blue Jays again turn to RHP Dylan Cease against Angels

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays need a repeat of the result from the last time Dylan Cease opposed the Los Angeles Angels.

The Blue Jays open a six-game homestand Friday night against the Angels in a four-game losing streak after a 2-5 road trip.

In his start against the host Angels on April 20, Cease (2-1, 3.05 ERA) struck out 12 and allowed two runs in five innings to

Yankees roll past Rangers with six-run outburst in sixth

Thu, 07 May 2026 20:19:12 GMT

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Trent Grisham laced a bases-clearing double during a six-run sixth inning as the New York Yankees rolled to a 9-2 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Thursday afternoon.

The Yankees lost left fielder Jasson Dominguez on the first batter of the contest when he was injured crashing into the fence to catch a fly ball by Brandon Nimmo. Dominguez was placed in the

Colts release former Pro Bowl CB Kenny Moore

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:55:20 GMT

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The Indianapolis Colts released former Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore after nine seasons on Thursday.

Moore, 30, had requested a trade before the NFL draft and later asked for his release, according to multiple reports.

He was entering the final season of a three-year, $30 million contract. His release provides an additional $7.06 million in cap space for

Hornets sign Charles Lee to extension after 25-win improvement

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:40:31 GMT

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Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee signed a contract extension on Thursday.

Terms of the deal were not announced by the team.

Lee, 41, enjoyed a 25-win improvement in his second season with the Hornets. Charlotte won 28 of its last 38 games to finish the 2025-26 season with a 44-38 record. The Hornets outlasted the Miami Heat in overtime during the

Florida State, Georgia nix 2027-28 home-and-home series

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:05:08 GMT

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Georgia and Florida State are calling off a home-and-home series scheduled for 2027 and 2028.

There was no longer room on their respective calendars after the Southeastern Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference moved to nine-game league schedules.

The Seminoles and Bulldogs already are playing in-state, non-conference rivalry games against Florida and

Report: Vikings request interviews for GM candidates

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:55:07 GMT

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The Minnesota Vikings reportedly have identified at least two external candidates for their general manager vacancy.

NFL Network reported that the team has requested interviews with assistant general managers Dave Ziegler of the Tennessee Titans and Terrance Gray of the Buffalo Bills.

Vikings vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski has served as the

Amanda Anisimova WDs from Rome with wrist injury

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:40:29 GMT

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World No. 6 Amanda Anisimova withdrew from the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Thursday with a left wrist injury.

The 24-year-old American was replaced in Rome by lucky loser Elena Gabriela Ruse of Romania for a second-round match against Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko.

Anisimova has yet to play in a clay-court event this season, having previously withdrawn from the

Red Sox strive to ride momentum into matchup vs. red-hot Rays

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:05:09 GMT

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It has been a good week for both the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays.

The American League East rivals will look to build on recent sweeps as they collide for the first time this season, opening a four-game series on Thursday night in Boston.

Amid their teams' momentum, two starting pitchers who are quite new to their roles are set to take the mound. Boston

Brandon Marsh, Phillies eager to continue torrid play in clash vs. A's

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:40:22 GMT

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When the Philadelphia Phillies were 9-19, it seemed as if nothing was going their way.

The rejuvenated Phillies are happy to have some luck on their side as they head into Thursday night's home game against the Athletics.

Since Don Mattingly replaced Rob Thomson as Philadelphia's manager, the team is 8-1. The Phillies swept the San Francisco Giants last week

Behind Pete Alonso, Orioles pursue series sweep vs. Marlins

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:25:09 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles will try to wrap up a challenging road trip with a three-game sweep.

That's the scenario going into Thursday night's game against the Miami Marlins, who have had their own troubles.

'We're just focusing on ourselves,' Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said. 'That's all we're focusing on.'

Baltimore has won consecutive contests following

Priyanka Chopra, Orlando Bloom to star in survival thriller 'Reset'

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:02:03 GMT

Washington [US], May 7 (ANI): Priyanka Chopra and Orlando Bloom are set to headline 'Reset', a new survival thriller from director Matt Smukler.

As per Deadline, the film is scheduled to begin production in August, with Fortitude International launching international sales at the Marche du Film in Cannes.

Written by Jordan Rawlins, 'Reset' follows a woman played by Chopra who wakes up in the middle of the w

Nationals optimistic offense is back after breakout vs. Twins

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:25:13 GMT

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The Washington Nationals will look for their first home series win of the season on Thursday when they host the Minnesota Twins in the finale of a three-game set.

While winning four of six road series, Washington has completed five home series thus far and lost each one. After a 15-2 victory on Wednesday, the Nationals have split the first two games against the Twins

MLB roundup: Andy Pages belts 3 homers as Dodgers down Astros

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:55:06 GMT

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Andy Pages' career-best three home runs and six RBIs carried the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers to a 12-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday.

Los Angeles starter Tyler Glasnow left after an inning with back spasms, but manager Dave Roberts said he didn't think the injury was serious or a long-term issue. Jack Dreyer (2-1) earned the win by throwing two scor

Lukas Dostal, Ducks shut down Knights, head home with series 1-1

Thu, 07 May 2026 04:55:14 GMT

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Lukas Dostal made 22 saves while leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday in Las Vegas, evening their best-of-seven Western Conference second-round playoff series at one win each.

Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins scored for the Ducks.

The series now shifts to Anaheim for Game 3 on Friday and

Pete Alonso helps power Orioles past Marlins

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:55:14 GMT

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Pete Alonso hammered a three-run home run and Adley Rutschman smacked two run-scoring doubles as the Baltimore Orioles beat the host Miami Marlins 7-4 on Wednesday night.

It's the second victory in a row following a five-game skid for the Orioles, who will go for a series sweep on Thursday.

Orioles starter Brandon Young (3-1) worked six innings, allowing three r

Nudity for NATO: The OnlyFans strategy for saving Ukraine

Wed, 06 May 2026 19:57:30 GMT

Pussy Riot and FEMENs Venice Biennale protest showed the version of Ukraine the EU knows how to consume: obedient and stripped for export

Yellow and blue smoke rose, and out of it appeared a pair of breasts with "RUSSIA KILLS" written across bare skin. The performance was optimized for the press preview circuit, providing free self-pleasuring material for the Ukrainian-flags-in-bio crowd and thei

Streaking Rays cap sweep of Blue Jays with a shutout

Wed, 06 May 2026 19:40:41 GMT

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Shane McClanahan fired 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays earned their 10th straight home win by grounding the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Wednesday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.

McClanahan (4-2) allowed just two hits to stretch his scoreless streak to 16 2/3 innings over the past three starts and drop his ERA to 2.60.

He struck out four and

Selke finalists: Nick Suzuki, Brock Nelson, Anthony Cirelli

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:25:13 GMT

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Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki, Colorado Avalanche forward Brock Nelson and Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli were named as the finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy on Wednesday.

The award is presented annually to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game, as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The win

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton (calf) not ready to return from IL

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:25:11 GMT

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Although New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is eligible to return from the injured list, fans shouldn't expect to see him in the lineup in the immediate future, manager Aaron Boone said.

Stanton, who went on the IL in late April with a right calf strain, has yet to resume any kind of running, Boone told reporters before the Yankees' 7-4 win over

Report: Indiana alum Mark Cuban helped fund Fernando Mendoza deal

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:55:15 GMT

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Indiana football fans apparently can thank Mark Cuban, one of the school's wealthiest alums, for playing a key part in the Hoosiers winning the College Football Playoff championship this year.

Cuban donated the remaining money Indiana needed to secure quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the billionaire and former majority owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks told Front

Orioles, Marlins look to break free of slumps

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:19:12 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles and Miami Marlins have quite a bit in common as they try to get things going in the right direction.

Much of that was on display in the series opener, and signs of desperation might be part of Wednesday night's meeting as well.

Both teams have been slumping, but the Orioles should be in a bit of a better mood after their final-inning runs r

Dodgers out to end uneven trip with series win vs. Astros

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:55:09 GMT

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For the third time in his six starts on the mound this season, and a second consecutive start, Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani did not serve as the designated hitter atop the batting order.

Before the start of the three-game interleague series with the Houston Astros, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Ohtani would hit while also pitching on Tuesday. Ins

Rays go for sweep of Blue Jays in battle of lefties

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:40:28 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays continue to make all the right plays at just the right times.

Winners of nine straight at home, the sizzling Rays will attempt to sweep the visiting American League East division rival Toronto Blue Jays in Wednesday afternoon's series finale in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Against the vaunted Toronto bullpen in the eighth inning Tuesday, the home si

MLB roundup: Mike Trout ascends HR list with No. 415 in Angels' win

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:19:18 GMT

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Mike Trout hit his 415th career homer, singled, walked twice and scored two runs to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Zach Neto went 2-for-4 with a home run and Jorge Soler also hit a home run for Los Angeles, which snapped a two-game skid and won for just the second time in 11 games. Jose

MLB roundup: Mike Trout moves up HR list with No. 415 in Angels' win

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:19:14 GMT

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Mike Trout hit his 415th career homer, singled, walked twice and scored two runs to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Zach Neto went 2-for-4 with a home run and Jorge Soler also hit a home run for Los Angeles, which snapped a two-game skid and won for just the second time in 11 games. Jose

Defensive pressure key in Pistons' Game 1 win over Cavs

Wed, 06 May 2026 03:25:24 GMT

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Cade Cunningham scored 23 points and had seven assists and Tobias Harris added 20 points and eight rebounds Tuesday night to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 111-101 win over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Duncan Robinson had 19 points and Daniss Jenkins chipped in 12 for the Pistons, who ended a 12-game playoff skid

Jacob deGrom haunted by familiar demons as Yankees beat Rangers

Wed, 06 May 2026 02:40:28 GMT

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Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead homer with two outs in the sixth inning Tuesday night as the New York Yankees overcame an early deficit against Jacob deGrom and earned a 7-4 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers.

New York won its fifth straight and improved to 15-2 in its past 17 games. New York picked up its latest win after falling behind by three runs in the fi

Jacob de Grom haunted by familiar demons as Yankees beat Rangers

Wed, 06 May 2026 02:19:33 GMT

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New York won its fifth straight and improved to 15-2 in its past 17 games. New York picked up its latest win after falling behind by three runs in the fi

Adley Rutschman's late clutch hit lifts O's over Marlins

Wed, 06 May 2026 02:19:17 GMT

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Adley Rutschman hit a two-out, pinch-hit single to drive in the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the host Miami Marlins 9-7 to end a four-game losing streak in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night.

Samuel Basallo went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and Pete Alonso doubled in two separate Baltimore rallies. Through the fi

Pistons use balanced effort to take Game 1 vs. Cavaliers

Wed, 06 May 2026 02:19:12 GMT

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Duncan Robinson had 19 points and Daniss Jenkins chipped in 12 for the Pistons, who ended a 12-game playoff skid

Rays win 11th game in 12 tries thanks to rally vs. Blue Jays

Wed, 06 May 2026 01:40:31 GMT

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Ben Williamson singled in the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays stayed hot with their 11th win in 12 games, rallying past the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Tuesday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Holding a 3-2 lead through six innings, the Blue Jays turned to their bullpen, but the Rays took their first lead with four consecutive hits, includ

MLV Minnesota makes Stephanie Samedy franchise's first signing

Tue, 05 May 2026 23:40:30 GMT

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Major League Volleyball's expansion Minnesota franchise announced its first signing on Tuesday, inking a contract with Stephanie Samedy which will begin in 2027 when the team officially joins the league.

Samedy, 27, was a five-time All-American and two-time Big Ten Player of the Year at Minnesota. She finished her career as just the second player in Big Ten histo

Trailblazing Sabres seek better home showing to begin Canadiens series

Tue, 05 May 2026 22:40:23 GMT

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The Buffalo Sabres find themselves breathing rarefied air after advancing to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs for the first time since 2007.

The Sabres will look to continue their good fortune on Wednesday when they play Game 1 of their semifinal series against the visiting Montreal Canadiens.

Buffalo punched its ticket to the second ro

Matt Fitzpatrick advising brother as he brings win streak to Truist

Tue, 05 May 2026 21:05:12 GMT

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Two weeks ago, Matt Fitzpatrick helped his brother Alex earn his PGA Tour card through 2028 with their dual victory at the Zurich Classic pairs event.

This week at the Truist Championship in Charlotte, they'll play alongside each other as full-time PGA competitors for the first time at Quail Hollow Club.

For Matt, who has much more PGA Tour experience wh

Rays place LHP Steven Matz (elbow) on 15-day IL

Tue, 05 May 2026 20:55:13 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Steven Matz on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with elbow inflammation and selected the contract of right-hander Chase Solesky from Triple-A Durham.

Matz, 34, is coming off one of his best starts of the season when he allowed one run on four hits over six innings Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. He is 4-1 with a 3.86 ERA

Hall of Fame LB Lawrence Taylor discharged from hospital

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:05:08 GMT

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Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been discharged from a New Jersey hospital after more than a week's stay.

Taylor, 67, was hospitalized with pancreatitis, TMZ Sports reported. He was released late last week from Morristown Medical Center, where initial reports said he was admitted on April 20 for a 'stomach-related iss

Lightning D Victor Hedman stepped away for mental health reasons

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:25:06 GMT

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Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman announced Tuesday that his extended absence was a result of a need to address his mental health.

The 35-year-old defenseman missed the Lightning's final 15 games of the regular season and all seven contests in a first-round playoff loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

'Over the past couple of months, I made the decision to

Padres' Walker Buehler looks for better results vs. Giants

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:40:23 GMT

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A pair of two-time All-Stars accustomed to big-time winning will look to wipe out losing records when Walker Buehler and the San Diego Padres continue a brief three-game road trip against Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.

The Giants snapped a six-game losing streak in Monday's series opener, riding Trevor McDonald's pitching to a 3-2 victory. It w

Feeling 'revitalization,' Dodgers eager for continued production on offense vs. Astros

Tue, 05 May 2026 13:19:06 GMT

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After amassing only 11 runs in the previous five games and going six games without a home run, their longest drought since July 2014, the Los Angeles Dodgers' offense finally broke out on Monday.

The Dodgers opened a three-game interleague series against the host Houston Astros with an 8-3 victory that featured home runs from Alex Freeland and Kyle Tucker, and thre

Russia loses ground but not the war in Ukraine

Fri, 08 May 2026 14:22:40 GMT

Russialost territory in Ukraine in April for the first time since 2024, according to areport by the Institute for the Study of War(ISW) published May 2.

Ukraine gained some 116 square kilometres (45 square miles) along several areas of the front, including in the Sumy region north of Kharkiv but also further south in Zaporizhzhia province, says Huseyn Aliyev, a specialist on the war inUkraineat the University of

Al-Qaeda-linked attacks in central Mali kill more than 30 people

Fri, 08 May 2026 01:24:29 GMT

Two attacks in centralMaliclaimed byAl-Qaeda-linked jihadists have killed more than 30 people, local, security and administrative sources told AFP on Thursday.

The two strikes came less than a fortnight after a large-scale, coordinated offensive by jihadists and separatists onjuntapositions, which plunged the West African country into a fresh security crisis.

"At least 35 people were killed on Wednesday in

ESPN to present exclusive MLB doubleheader on Thursday, May 7

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:49:13 GMT

ESPN will present an exclusive Major League Baseball doubleheader on Thursday, May 7, showcasing a pair of marquee matchups as part of its 2026 MLB coverage. The action begins at 7 p.m. ET with the Tampa Bay Rays visiting the Boston Red Sox, followed by the St. Louis Cardinals taking on the San Diego Padres at 10 p.m. ET. Both games will air on ESPN.

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Unaccompanied and Unrepresented

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Wilfredo, a 10-year-old child from Venezuela, appeared in immigration court on his own two weeks ago, forced to fight his deportation to Ecuador while his mother remained imprisoned in an ICE facility. Like thousands of children in removal proceedings, Wilfredo does not have an attorney.

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