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Ranking NFL's possible season opener matchups: Who gets first crack at Seahawks?

Ranking NFL's possible season opener matchups: Who gets first crack at Seahawks?

  • Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz USA TODAY

With the 2026 NFL Draft complete, only one major event stands between the league and its summer break.

Framber Valdez at center of another beanball controversy as benches clear

Framber Valdez at center of another beanball controversy as benches clear

  • Bob Nightengale USA Today

Just when the Detroit Tigers needed someone to step up and be a presence in a sea of calamity, along comes Framber Valdez, acting like a human Titanic.

Dual-threat QB Haynes King is Panthers' top undrafted free agent to watch

Dual-threat QB Haynes King is Panthers' top undrafted free agent to watch

  • USA Today Network

The Carolina Panthers didn't completely pass up on the 2026 draft's quarterback class.

Hickory Crawdads lose five of six on the road against Fredericksburg

Hickory Crawdads lose five of six on the road against Fredericksburg

  • Mark Parker Hickory Daily Record Correspondent

The only win for Hickory in the series came on Saturday night when Paulino Santana hit a two-run double in the eighth inning to rally the Crawdads to a 5-4 victory.

Nine things to know about the current series between the Hickory Crawdads and Myrtle Beach Pelicans

Nine things to know about the current series between the Hickory Crawdads and Myrtle Beach Pelicans

  • Mark Parker Hickory Daily Record Correspondent

After April 26, Hickory was 15-5 with the best record among all 60 Class-A teams, from there, though, Hickory went on to lose five straight and six of seven.

Not guilty: Jury acquits Stefon Diggs on strangulation, assault charges

Not guilty: Jury acquits Stefon Diggs on strangulation, assault charges

  • Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald

DEDHAM, Mass. — A jury found ex-Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs not guilty of assault and battery and strangulation after hearing two days of testimony in his trial regarding an alleged incident at his home last December. The jury delivered its verdict after just a few hours of deliberat…

A'ja Wilson plans to achieve 'everything else' in her WNBA career

A'ja Wilson plans to achieve 'everything else' in her WNBA career

  • USA Today - Vertical

USAT's Sam Cardona-Norberg asks A'ja Wilson what she is planning to accomplish in her already successful WNBA career, all achieved before the age of 30.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch: Tarik Skubal has 'loose bodies' in elbow

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch: Tarik Skubal has 'loose bodies' in elbow

    Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch talks to reporters May 4, 2026, at Comerica Park about Tarik Skubal needing elbow surgery to remove loose bodies.

    Time is running out as the Bills home since 1973 gets closer to a methodical demolition

    Time is running out as the Bills home since 1973 gets closer to a methodical demolition

      Power was officially turned off to the current Highmark Stadium on Friday. It is considered the start of the stadium’s mass demolition and is a significant milestone for the project as the new stadium nears completion.

      NBA playoff second-round predictions: How will each series play out?

      NBA playoff second-round predictions: How will each series play out?

        It took three Game 7s and three series that ended in six, but the first round of the NBA playoffs have wrapped up, which means the conference semifinals are here.

        Handing out MLB's early awards: Best and worst of whacky opening month

        Handing out MLB's early awards: Best and worst of whacky opening month

          Who could have imagined, in their wildest dreams, that that the Colorado Rockies would have a better record than the Mets, Phillies and San Francisco Giants?

          Power Rankings: MLB's Hottest Teams! | 981

          Power Rankings: MLB's Hottest Teams! | 981

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            Goal No. 1 for Renegade: Overcome fabled Kentucky Derby jinx

            Goal No. 1 for Renegade: Overcome fabled Kentucky Derby jinx

              The post-position draw for the Kentucky Derby is one of the few times in thoroughbred racing when getting first is not something to celebrate.

              The NFL now turns its attention to next year's draft — specifically a QB class with tremendous hype

              The NFL now turns its attention to next year's draft — specifically a QB class with tremendous hype

                PITTSBURGH — Sometimes, it’s funny what draft picks can turn into. The Steelers sent George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys a year ago this month and effectively got Drew Allar in return, more or less. The compensatory selections they received for letting Dan Moore Jr. and Justin Fields leave in free agency effectively allowed them to draft Gennings Dunker and Germie Bernard, respectively. So, ...

                SoFi Stadium workers threaten to strike if ICE isn't banned from World Cup games

                SoFi Stadium workers threaten to strike if ICE isn't banned from World Cup games

                LOS ANGELES — Isaac Martinez has been a cook at SoFi Stadium for four years. He's worked dozens of NFL games, a Super Bowl, Taylor Swift concerts, Wrestlemania and the college football national championship game, among dozens of other events. And he's never been afraid to come to work. Until now. He's not alone. With the World Cup kicking off at the Inglewood venue next month, Martinez says he ...

                'Grandpa' jockey seeks history, aims to become oldest to win Kentucky Derby

                'Grandpa' jockey seeks history, aims to become oldest to win Kentucky Derby

                Jockey Mike Smith, 59 and a two-time winner in the Kentucky Derby, will be in position to become the oldest jockey to win the race Saturday at Churchill Downs.

                Shilo Sanders tells Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot: 'Go make a sandwich'

                Shilo Sanders tells Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot: 'Go make a sandwich'

                The controversy highlights the challenges female sports reporters still face, even one as distinguished as Mary Kay Cabot, who started covering the Cleveland Browns as beat writer in 1991.

                Former Panthers interim HC lands gig with Appalachian State

                Former Panthers interim HC lands gig with Appalachian State

                Former Carolina Panthers coach Steve Wilks is back in familiar territory.

                2027 NFL mock draft: Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith headline way-too-early projections

                2027 NFL mock draft: Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith headline way-too-early projections

                I don’t buy the idea of a “weak” draft class. Every draft gives 32 teams a chance to get younger, cheaper and better: the holy trinity of roster building. The board may not be overflowing with blue-chippers. The depth may get uncomfortable by Saturday afternoon. But every team in the NFL still gets three days to find starters, role players and cap relief. It’s almost impossible to leave the ...

                Sights from the Kentucky Derby's Thurby festival at Churchill Downs

                Sights from the Kentucky Derby's Thurby festival at Churchill Downs

                The Thursday before the Kentucky Derby was officially dubbed Thurby in 2014, and drew more than 53,000 attendees last year.

                Hornets' Moussa Diabate wins NBA Hustle Award

                Hornets' Moussa Diabate wins NBA Hustle Award

                Charlotte Hornets big man Moussa Diabate was named the winner of the 2025-26 NBA Hustle Award on Thursday.

                Everything you need to know to enjoy the 2026 Kentucky Derby at home

                Everything you need to know to enjoy the 2026 Kentucky Derby at home

                Turn the Kentucky Derby into an at-home event with streaming tips, mint julep mocktails and easy party ideas.

                Shopping

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                What to know about win, place and show bets in horse racing

                What to know about win, place and show bets in horse racing

                Herald-Leader sports reporter Cameron Drummond explains betting options at the Kentucky Derby, including win, place and show bets for the horse race.

                Pelicans' DeAndre Jordan named NBA's Teammate of Year

                Pelicans' DeAndre Jordan named NBA's Teammate of Year

                New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan was named this year's winner of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award on Wednesday.

                LIV Golf to officially announce that Saudi funding ends after 2026 season

                LIV Golf to officially announce that Saudi funding ends after 2026 season

                LIV Golf will officially announce to staff and players that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has officially pulled its funding at the conclusion of the 2026 season.

                Rob Thomson leaves Phillies with no harsh feelings, even with Alex Cora call

                Rob Thomson leaves Phillies with no harsh feelings, even with Alex Cora call

                Rob Thomson, fired Tuesday morning by the Philadelphia Phillies, insisted he not only understood why he was dismissed so quickly, but had no harsh feelings toward Dave Dombrowski.

                Damon Jones Guilty in NBA Sports Betting Scandal: What’s Next?

                Damon Jones Guilty in NBA Sports Betting Scandal: What’s Next?

                Damon Jones pleads guilty to sports betting charges, implicating others in a scandal that shakes the NCAA tournament landscape. Donnie and Joe talk details.

                Phillies Fire Manager Rob Thomson Amid Struggles: What's Next?

                Phillies Fire Manager Rob Thomson Amid Struggles: What's Next?

                The Philadelphia Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson amid early-season struggles, bringing in Don Mattingly to ignite a turnaround for the playoff-bound team.

                Australia star says Trump peace prize 'makes a mockery' of FIFA

                Australia star says Trump peace prize 'makes a mockery' of FIFA

                Australia midfielder Jackson Irvine said FIFA awarding Donald Trump its inaugural peace prize "makes a mockery" of the organization's mission.

                FIFA rule change lets Afghan women in exile play as national team

                FIFA rule change lets Afghan women in exile play as national team

                FIFA has approved a rule change allowing exiled Afghan women footballers to compete in international matches as Afghanistan’s national team.

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