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May 05, 2026

 

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Kansas City is World Cup central, hosting England, Argentina and the Netherlands along with 6 games

Of all places, the American Midwest — and Kansas City in particular — could be considered the heart of the World Cup scene, and not just because of its geographic location right smack in the middle of the United States. Read More.

Edwards returns and Timberwolves overcome big game by Wembanyama to beat Spurs 104-102 in Game 1

Anthony Edwards scored 18 points in his unexpected return from injury and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a huge game by Victor Wembanyama and held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in the opener of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday night. Read More.

Lightning captain Victor Hedman says his personal leave this season was to address mental health

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed Tuesday that his absence in the final weeks of the season was caused by a need to address his mental health. Read More.

Auriemma says he felt 'dumb' for the way exchange with Staley played out following Final Four game

Six weeks after his team lost to South Carolina in the Final Four, UConn coach Geno Auriemma said Monday that he felt “dumb” for how his heated postgame exchange with Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley played out in front of a national audience. Read More.

 

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Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies

Two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox. Read More.

Pablo Torre's podcast wins Pulitzer Prize for Clippers report, capping a remarkable rise

The “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast won a Pulitzer Prize in audio reporting on Monday for its deep dive into the finances of the Los Angeles Clippers and star Kawhi Leonard, capping a remarkable rise for the influential show. Read More.

No. 1 Sabalenka calls for boycott if players don't get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka believes tennis players should organize a boycott if they don’t start receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the Grand Slams. Read More.

Knicks crush the 76ers 137-98 to start the second round and keep up a historic postseason roll

Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Read More.

 
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