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Ben Rice (3-run HR) backs Will Warren as Yankees beat O's

Sat, 02 May 2026 02:19:19 GMT

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Ben Rice continued his torrid start by hitting a three-run homer in the second inning Friday night and the host New York Yankees recorded a 7-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

The Yankees won for the 11th time in their past 13 games in their return from a 7-2 road trip against the Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers.

Jose Caballero also

Alejandro Osuna hits go-ahead double to lift Rangers over Tigers

Sat, 02 May 2026 02:19:14 GMT

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Alejandro Osuna hit a go-ahead RBI double in the eighth inning as the visiting Texas Rangers opened a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers with a 5-4 win Friday.

Danny Jansen slugged a solo homer and Josh Jung had two hits and two RBIs for Texas, which moved ahead on back-to-back doubles by Jake Burger and Osuna with one out in the eighth against Burch Smi

Jarren Duran, Jake Bennett help Red Sox knock off Astros

Sat, 02 May 2026 02:05:20 GMT

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Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and Jake Bennett pitched well in his major league debut to propel the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 victory over the visiting Houston Astros in the opener of their three-games series Friday night.Bennett, who was called up from Triple-A Worcester on Friday to start in place of Garrett Crochet, allowed one run on five hits in five innings.

Dallas hunting for first win at Red Bulls in 20 years

Sat, 02 May 2026 01:19:09 GMT

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FC Dallas are winless in their past 11 visits to the New York Red Bulls across all competitions. The skid dates back nearly two decades.

The Red Bulls rarely conceded goals in those matchups and hope to clamp down defensively Saturday night in Harrison, N.J., especially after their most recent MLS home game.

The Red Bulls are 9-0-2 at home against Dallas since

Buckle up: Cup Series 'roller coaster' travels to Texas

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:55:15 GMT

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Talladega's fast-paced action gave fans a thrilling finish last week with Carson Hocevar recording his first win, and the Lone Star State will try to match or eclipse that this weekend.

With 10 races in the books, the NASCAR Cup Series travels to Texas Motor Speedway for Sunday afternoon's Wurth 400 in Fort Worth, where Joey Logano is the defending race winner after

Red Sox recall LHP Jake Bennett to make MLB debut vs. Astros

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:55:08 GMT

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Left-hander Jake Bennett was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to make his major league debut on Friday when the Boston Red Sox host the Houston Astros.

The move comes on the heels of the Red Sox placing ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation on Wednesday. Bennett will take the ro

Texans officially sign LB Azeez Al-Shaair to extension

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:55:18 GMT

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The Houston Texans announced a three-year contract extension with Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair on Friday.

Terms were not disclosed but multiple reports put the total value at $54 million.

Al-Shaair is the third key defensive player to sign an extension this offseason. All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. got a three-year, $150 million deal and five-ti

Rockets F Kevin Durant (ankle) out for Game 6 vs. Lakers

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:55:14 GMT

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The Houston Rockets officially ruled out star forward Kevin Durant for Friday's Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round series against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers.

Durant, a 16-time All-Star and 2013-14 NBA MVP, will miss his fourth consecutive game due to the ankle injury that he sustained on April 21.

The Rockets fell behind 3-0 in the best-o

Multi-league QB P.J. Walker retires at 31

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:25:19 GMT

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The Calgary Stampeders may be looking to add a quarterback after the retirement of P.J. Walker at age 31.

Walker, who played in college at Temple, made the rounds of North American-based football leagues over the past nine seasons.

He made his final stop in Calgary of the Canadian Football League, signing in October 2024 to the practice squad. He was the back

Guardians look to handle Nick Kurtz, A's in series opener

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:05:05 GMT

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Two teams that finished April with at least a share of the lead in their respective American League divisions go head-to-head to begin May when the Cleveland Guardians face the Athletics on Friday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Cleveland left-hander Joey Cantillo (1-1, 2.97 ERA) and Athletics right-hander J.T. Ginn (0-0, 3.24) are the scheduled starters in the o

Twins' Byron Buxton bids to continue power surge in clash vs. Jays

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:40:28 GMT

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Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton said he loves what he has seen from his team's defense during the past week.

The Twins' success at the plate on Thursday is icing on the cake.

'I think we're starting to get in a better flow defensively,' Shelton said. 'I feel it's been the last 7-10 days where it's really kind of ticked up.'

Minnesota will go for back

Without Garrett Crochet, Red Sox gear up to open series vs. Astros

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:40:27 GMT

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The Houston Astros might have caught a break in advance of their Friday night road game against the Boston Red Sox.Houston was scheduled to face Boston ace Garrett Crochet in the opener of a three-game series but is expected to see rookie left-hander Jake Bennett instead.The Red Sox placed Crochet on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation on Wednesday. H

Orioles' Pete Alonso returns to New York to face Yankees

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:05:05 GMT

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In every season of his career, Pete Alonso's lone visit to Yankee Stadium occurred for the New York Mets in the 'Subway Series.'

After not being offered a contract by the Mets in the offseason, Alonso will make multiple trips to the Bronx for the first time in his career starting Friday night when the Baltimore Orioles visit the New York Yankees for the opener of a f

Optimistic Rangers begin weekend series against Tigers

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:19:03 GMT

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All things considered, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker appears pleased with his team's performance heading into May.

The Rangers are 15-16 as they begin a three-game series against the host Detroit Tigers on Friday.

Texas snapped a three-game losing streak and concluded its nine-game homestand with a 3-0 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Detroit

MLB roundup: Phillies sweep DH vs. Giants with pair of walk-offs

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:40:30 GMT

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Bryson Stott delivered a game-tying triple in the ninth inning and scored on Justin Crawford's infield single as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to nip the visiting San Francisco Giants 3-2 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Kyle Schwarber hit his 350th career home run while Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez allowed two runs and struck out seven in 6 2/3 in

Rockets take stab at tying series with turnover-prone Lakers

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:19:05 GMT

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The one distinct advantage the Houston Rockets carried into their Western Conference first-round series with the Los Angeles Lakers was a youthful core that, if deployed effectively, would yield an unmistakable edge.

Playing without Kevin Durant for the fourth time in the series, the Rockets relied on that verve in a 99-93 road win in Game 5 on Wednesday that sen

Fifth-year options roundup: Bengals decline Myles Murphy

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:55:08 GMT

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Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy remains in the plans for Cincinnati's rebuilt defense, but the franchise passed on the fifth-year option in his contract for the 2027 season.

Murphy would have been guaranteed $14.5 million under terms of the option structure. The decision was made ahead of the Friday deadline for teams to exercis

Orioles put on grand display to overpower Astros in Game 1

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:40:36 GMT

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Adley Rutschman and Jeremiah Jackson slugged grand slams in the Baltimore Orioles' 10-3 victory against the visiting Houston Astros in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday afternoon.

Orioles starter Chris Bassitt pitched 6 2/3 strong innings and Jackson drove in five runs.

Rutschman's blast came in the fifth to break open the game. Jackson's slam came i

Bryce Dallas Howard joins Aaron Paul in 'Anything But Ghosts'

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:43:00 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 30 (ANI): Actor and filmmaker Bryce Dallas Howard has joined Aaron Paul in the upcoming mystery feature 'Anything But Ghosts', directed by Curry Barker, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The film, which recently wrapped production, is co-written by Barker and Cooper Tomlinson, who also stars alongside Paul. Barker, known for his rising presence in Hollywood, additionally appears in t

Bengals decline Myles Murphy's fifth-year option

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:40:24 GMT

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Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy remains in the plans for Cincinnati's rebuilt defense, but the franchise passed on the fifth-year option in his contract for the 2027 season.

Murphy would have been guaranteed $14.5 million under terms of the option structure. The decision was made ahead of the Friday deadline for teams to exercis

Howard tabs John Wall as president of basketball ops

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:40:32 GMT

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Five-time NBA All-Star and former top overall draft pick John Wall is returning to the Washington.

ESPN reported on Thursday that Wall has become the president of basketball operations at Howard, based in D.C. and a top-ranked HBCU program.

Wall played the first nine seasons of his NBA career with Washington after being selected by the Wizards with the top

Reports: Rockets not expecting Kevin Durant to play in Game 6

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:55:17 GMT

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If the Rockets force a Game 7 with a third consecutive win in the best-of-seven playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston will have to get there without Kevin Durant.

According to multiple reports, Durant is down for a fourth game in a row and unavailable for Friday's game in Houston. The Rockets fell behind 3-0 in the series but have won back-to-back

A's Lawrence Butler eager to heat up as finale vs. Royals approaches

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:55:09 GMT

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Lawrence Butler's bat has been in a deep slumber, and the 25-year-old outfielder hasn't resembled the player who topped 20 homers in each of his first two full major league seasons.

Perhaps that's why Athletics manager Mark Kotsay was so excited to see the 'Law Dog' deliver a pivotal three-run homer in Wednesday's 5-2 triumph over the Kansas City Royals.

Now

Hunter Dobbins set for Cardinals debut vs. Pirates, Paul Skenes

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:19:13 GMT

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Hunter Dobbins will go up against a formidable opposite number in his Cardinals debut on Thursday afternoon when St. Louis opposes the host Pittsburgh Pirates.

The 26-year-old right-hander will face the Pirates' ace, reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes (4-1, 2.48 ERA).

St. Louis has won the first three contests of the four-game serie

Braves bring historic pace into series finale vs. Tigers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:05:12 GMT

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The Braves will look for their 11th straight win against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon when the teams play the finale of a three-game series in Atlanta.

Matt Olson and the Braves gut-punched the Tigers on Wednesday when the first baseman crushed a two-run walk-off homer in the ninth inning. Detroit hasn't beaten Atlanta since June 12, 2023.

'When you

Oil spikes to highest price since 2022

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:37:26 GMT

The jump follows reports of Donald Trump being ready to continue the blockade of Iranian ports for months

The price of Brent crude oil rose to $126 on Thursday as US-Iran talks stalled and reports that US President Donald Trump may extend the blockade of Iranian ports.

It hit $126.3 for the first time since March 2022, when the Ukraine conflict escalated. Prices later eased to $125.30. The

U.S.-NEW YORK-CRUDE OIL PRICES-RISE

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:15:54 GMT

(260430) -- NEW YORK, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A vessel leaves the Port of New York and New Jersey, the United States, on April 29, 2026. Oil prices climbed on Wednesday. West Texas Intermediate crude for June delivery surged 6.95 U.S. dollars, or 6.95 percent, to settle at 106.88 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for June delivery jumped 6.77 dollars, or 6.08 percent, to close at 118.

NBA roundup: Rockets, Pistons stay alive with Game 5 wins

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:40:28 GMT

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Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points and Tari Eason added 18 as the Houston Rockets fought off elimination for a second consecutive game and crawled back into their first-round playoff series with a 99-93 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday.

Alperen Sengun scored 14 points with nine rebounds and eight assists while Amen Thompson added 15

Rockets avoid elimination again, force Game 6 vs. Lakers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:19:11 GMT

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Alperen Sengun scored 14 points with nine rebounds and eight assists, while Amen Thompson added 15 points as

Yankees OF Jasson Dominguez heads for CT scan on elbow

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:19:06 GMT

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Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez will have a CT scan on Thursday in New York after X-rays on his left elbow were inconclusive on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

Dominguez came out of the Yankees' 3-0 defeat to the Texas Rangers after being hit on the elbow by Nathan Eovaldi's 89.1 mph cutter in the fourth inning. He was hunched over in pain and initially stay

MLB roundup: Braves walk off Tigers in comeback stunner

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:05:12 GMT

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Matt Olson delivered a long, two-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning against closer Kenley Jansen to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Ozzie Albies opened the inning with a walk and Olson followed with his ninth homer, a 397-foot shot to right-center field that landed in the Atlanta bullpen. It was the second strai

Astros look for spark in doubleheader vs. Orioles

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:55:13 GMT

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After quite a bit of idle time this week, the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles are in store for a busy day of baseball when they meet for Thursday's doubleheader at Camden Yards.

Wednesday night's game was postponed because of weather concerns. So that means that each team has played just one game since Sunday afternoon.

That game was won by Baltimore with

Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers keep Yankees off the board

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:55:10 GMT

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Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven strong innings against one of his former teams and the Texas Rangers recorded a 3-0 victory over the New York Yankees Wednesday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.

Eovaldi (3-4) turned in his second scoreless start this season and rebounded nicely after getting tagged for four homers during six innings in an 8-1 loss to the Athletics on Frida

Yankees OF Jasson Dominguez exits vs. Rangers with bruised elbow

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:05:11 GMT

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New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez exited Wednesday's game against the host Texas Rangers due to a bruised left elbow.

Dominguez was hit on the elbow by Nathan Eovaldi's 89.1 mph cutter in the fourth inning. He was hunched over in pain and initially stayed in the game after being attended to by the team's trainer.

Dominguez had x-rays conducted

Astros-Orioles to play Thursday doubleheader after postponement

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:40:27 GMT

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Wednesday's scheduled game between the Houston Astros and Orioles in Baltimore has been postponed due to inclement weather in the forecast.

The game is scheduled to be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader on Thursday. The first game is scheduled to begin at 12:35 p.m. ET, with the second contest set to begin approximately 30 to 45 minutes after its

Report: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby placed over 10k wagers since 2022

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:25:05 GMT

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Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has placed more than 10,000 sports betting wagers since 2022, according to a report from On3.

Sorsby, who transferred to Texas Tech from Cincinnati this offseason, announced Monday he is entering a treatment program for a gambling addiction, taking an indefinite leave of absence from the

Call it a comeback? Deshaun Watson reportedly leading Browns' QB competition

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:19:16 GMT

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A competition to be the QB1 in Cleveland has a comeback candidate in the lead, according to the Plain Dealer.

Deshaun Watson currently is ahead of Shedeur Sanders in an ongoing competition under first-year head coach Todd Monken, per the report.

Watson, 30, emerged from the first minicamp of Monken's tenure with a grasp on the starting

Report: Texans, LB Azeez Al-Shaair reach 3-year extension

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:05:12 GMT

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Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with the Houston Texans, NFL Network reported on Wednesday.

Financial terms were not disclosed for Al-Shaair, who became the second key defensive player to sign an extension with the team this month. All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. signed a three-year, $150 million deal ($1

Yankees DFA veteran OF Randal Grichuk

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:40:44 GMT

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The New York Yankees designated veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk for assignment on Wednesday.

The 34-year-old journeyman signed as a free agent during training camp, with the Yankees becoming his seventh MLB team.

In a corresponding move, the Yankees brought up right-hander Elmer Rodriguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Rodriguez, 22, will start and

Bobby Witt Jr. finding his groove as streaking Royals face A's

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:40:26 GMT

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The power bat of star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was missing in action for the first 27 games of the Kansas City Royals' season.

But suddenly, Witt has homered in back-to-back games, and he'll look to continue the streak Wednesday night when the Royals visit the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif.

Witt delivered a tie-breaking, three-run blast in the top of

Pete Alonso, Orioles determined to heat up vs. Astros

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:25:07 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles would like for first baseman Pete Alonso to get untracked.

They hope to see more signs of that Wednesday night against the visiting Houston Astros after the slugger unleashed an opposite-field home run in a 5-3 Baltimore victory Tuesday in the series opener.

Alonso, a big free-agent prize for the Orioles in the offseason, is batting only .

Yankees RHP Elmer Rodriguez to make MLB debut against Rangers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:05:11 GMT

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The New York Yankees are excited about Elmer Rodriguez's major league debut on Wednesday afternoon.

They also are enthusiastic about the prospect of capping a nearly perfect road trip with another win.

Rodriguez, a 22-year-old right-hander, will be on the mound when the Yankees finish a nine-game journey Wednesday against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas

Mariners chase return to .500, series win vs. tumbling Twins

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:55:08 GMT

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After a bumpy start to the season, the Seattle Mariners have found their footing.

Their next goal is to return to .500 for the first time since April 3. The Mariners will have a chance to do so in the rubber match of a three-game set against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Seattle is coming off a 7-1 win on Tuesday night to even the se

MLB roundup: Phillies trounce Giants after making managerial change

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:55:15 GMT

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Jesus Luzardo allowed just two hits over seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Tuesday, hours after firing manager Rob Thomson.

With a 9-19 record entering Tuesday that was tied for the worst mark in the major leagues, the Phillies opted to part ways with Thomson, who had managed the squad for nearly four years.

Cam Schlittler dazzles again as Yankees hold off Rangers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:25:13 GMT

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Cam Schlittler pitched six stellar innings to best Jacob deGrom and Aaron Judge homered for the third straight game as the visiting New York Yankees hung on for a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas.

The Yankees won for the 10th time in 11 games and Schlittler (4-1) turned in their 11th scoreless outing by a starting pitcher throu

Shane Baz earns first win as Oriole, downing Astros

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:40:32 GMT

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Shane Baz earned his first pitching victory with the Baltimore Orioles and Pete Alonso smacked a two-run homer in a 5-3 victory against the visiting Houston Astros to open a three-game series Tuesday night.

Baz (1-2), an offseason acquisition who signed a big contract just days before his Orioles debut, held the Astros to one run on six hits and one walk in 5 2/3 inn

Injury-depleted Rockets, Lakers both feeling urgency about Game 5

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:05:02 GMT

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In a series that has been devoid of impact players, the Los Angeles Lakers will get another chance to advance into the Western Conference semifinals when they play host to the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their first-round series on Wednesday.

The Rockets staved off elimination in Game 4 and won their first game of the series with a 115-96 victory on Sunday. Withou

Patrick Cantlay WDs from Cadillac Championship

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:40:31 GMT

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Patrick Cantlay joined the list of marquee players who will miss this week's signature event at the Cadillac Championship when he withdrew on Tuesday, citing an illness.

He'll be replaced in the field by Michael Thorbjornsen.

Ranked 32nd in the world, Cantlay has enjoyed solid recent form that saw him tie for seventh at the Valspar Championship before tying for

Athletics 3B Max Muncy (fractured hand) placed on IL

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:19:17 GMT

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The Athletics placed third baseman Max Muncy on the 10-day injury list with a fractured left hand prior to Tuesday's game against the visiting Kansas City Royals.

The move is retroactive to Sunday.

The A's recalled third baseman Brett Harris from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.

Muncy, 23, was hit on the left hand by a pitch on April 13 in a

Yankees place DH Giancarlo Stanton (calf) on IL

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:40:34 GMT

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The New York Yankees placed designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right calf strain.

The move is retroactive to Saturday. The Yankees recalled infielder Max Schuemann from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take his place on the active roster.

Stanton last played Friday at the Houston Astros and left after the sixth

Dash sign USL Super League MVP Emina Ekic

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:25:15 GMT

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The Houston Dash signed USL Super League Player of the Year Emina Ekic through the 2027 NWSL season.

The deal announced Tuesday with the 26-year-old midfielder includes a mutual option for 2028.

Ekic joins the Dash on a transfer from Lexington SC of the USL Super League.

She was named that league's inaugural Player of the Year with the Spokane Zephyr in 2024-

Phillies fire Rob Thomson, tab Don Mattingly as interim manager

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:40:46 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday and named bench coach Don Mattingly as their interim skipper through the 2026 season.

USA Today reported Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, fired Friday, was offered the job and declined, opting to spend time with his family.

The floundering Phillies (9-19) have lost 11 of their last 12 games are tie

Alex Cora to Red Sox fans: 'Boston, we will miss you'

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:40:33 GMT

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Fired Red Sox manager Alex Cora sent a short farewell note to Boston via social media on Tuesday.

'Boston, we will miss you,' he wrote.

'Gracias for making us part of you. #RedSoxNation, you are the [heart emoji] of that team, keep believing, you really care and that's what pushes everyone in the @RedSox to give it all day in and day out.

'With re

Cam Schlittler, Yankees push to keep cruising vs. Rangers

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:19:06 GMT

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Cam Schlittler's second season in the majors is going well.

Jacob deGrom's second full season following his recovery from elbow surgery also is off to a strong start.

Schlittler and deGrom hope to turn in strong outings when the former leads the New York Yankees into the middle contest of a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in Arl

After rare misstep, Pirates' bullpen seeks redemption vs. Cardinals

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:19:04 GMT

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Thirty-six innings. More than a year. That's how long it had been since the Cardinals scored against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.

St. Louis quickly made up for lost time.

The Cardinals exploded for four runs with one out in the ninth inning against the usually reliable Dennis Santana as St. Louis posted a 4-2 win in the opener of a four-game series with the Pira

Ryan Vilade, Rays chase series-clinching win over Guardians

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:05:07 GMT

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Ryan Vilade had brief stints with four teams during his first three seasons in the majors. The 27-year-old outfielder looks as if he finally has found a home with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Vilade is batting .458 (11-for-24) with a .500 on-base percentage over his past 10 games for the surging Rays.

Tampa Bay continues its three-game series in Cleveland on Tuesday w

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder close out sweep of Suns

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:05:14 GMT

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 31 points and eight assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder finished off a four-game first-round playoff sweep with a 131-122 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Monday night.Chet Holmgren added 24 points and 12 rebounds and Ajay Mitchell had 22 points and six assists as the top-seeded Thunder swept their opening Western Conference serie

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder finish sweep of Suns

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:40:34 GMT

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Chet Holmgren added 24 points and 12 rebounds and Ajay Mitchell had 22 points and six assists as the top-seeded Thunder swept their opening Western Conferenc

Aaron Judge hits 11th homer, Ben Rice hits 10th as Yankees top Rangers

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:40:26 GMT

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Max Fried pitched six scoreless innings and was backed by three homers as the New York Yankees recorded a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers Monday night in Arlington, Texas.

Ben Rice, Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered as the Yankees won for the ninth time in 10 games. New York hit at least three homers for the seventh time in its first 29 games.

Arch Manning favorite to be top pick in '27 NFL draft

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:55:14 GMT

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Arch Manning has opened as the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the next NFL draft for the second consecutive year.

The Texas quarterback was installed as the +250 favorite by DraftKings. That's ahead of fellow quarterbacks Dante Moore (+380) of Oregon, Notre Dame's CJ Carr (+650) and South Carolina's LaNorris Sellars (+1200).

After only two quarterbacks wer

Resurgent Royals try to keep momentum going vs. Athletics

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:40:34 GMT

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The Kansas City Royals are displaying signs they have moved on from their early-season struggles as they begin a three-game series against the Athletics on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Kansas City scored 29 runs during a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels and has won four of its past five contests.

The Royals are still six games below .5

Me'Arah O'Neal, Shaq's daughter, leaving Florida for Kentucky

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:05:08 GMT

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Praised as the 'best athlete in the family' by her father, Shaquille O'Neal, Me'Arah O'Neal announced on social media on Monday that she is transferring from one SEC school to another, leaving Florida for Kentucky.

Following a strong sophomore season with the Gators (13.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 1.4 blocks per game),

Mets-Nats to feature punchless offenses vs. generous pitching

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:55:18 GMT

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No team in baseball has scored fewer runs than the New York Mets. And no team in the National League has allowed more runs than the Washington Nationals.

Something will have to give starting Tuesday, when the skidding Mets host Washington in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League East rivals.

Clay Holmes (2-2, 2.10 ERA) is slate

Mets-Nats to feature punchless offense vs. generous pitching

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:55:13 GMT

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No team in baseball has scored fewer runs than the New York Mets. And no team in the National League has allowed more runs than the Washington Nationals.

Something will have to give starting Tuesday, when the skidding Mets host Washington in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League East rivals.

Clay Holmes (2-2, 2.10 ERA) is slate

Yankees promote OF Jasson Dominguez to make 2026 debut

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:05:08 GMT

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The New York Yankees promoted outfielder Jasson Dominguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of Monday's game against the Texas Rangers.

He's the replacement on the roster for right-hander Luis Gil, who was optioned to Triple-A after taking the loss in Sunday's 7-4 loss at Houston. He's a potential lineup replacement for Giancarlo Stanton, who missed his s

Orioles, Astros desperate for fast start, momentum entering series

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:05:05 GMT

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The importance of getting off to a strong start is something the Houston Astros and host Baltimore Orioles are well aware of entering Tuesday night's series opener.

'It just sets a different tone to your day (when) you score first,' Astros manager Joe Espada said. 'The momentum, you want to keep that on your side. ... When we do that, we put ourselves in a really

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters gambling addiction program

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:55:18 GMT

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Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering a treatment program for a gambling addiction and taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team, the school announced Monday.

ESPN reported that Sorsby, who transferred to join the Red Raiders this offseason from Cincinnati, made thousands of dollars of bets on a variety

Kyle Busch gets new crew chief after just 10 races

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:55:14 GMT

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Richard Childress Racing named a new crew chief Monday for Kyle Busch, ending the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion's tenure with Jim Pohlman only 10 races into their partnership.

Andy Street will take over crew chief responsibilities for the No. 8 Chevrolet for the remainder of the 2026 season, with Pohlman transitioning into a leadership role in RCR's competitio

Yankees face Rangers looking to begin new winning streak

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:05:19 GMT

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The New York Yankees are monitoring the status of designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton as they prepare to begin a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Monday in Arlington, Texas.

Stanton has missed the last two games with right calf tightness, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the team will decide before Monday's contest if a trip to the injured list is

Cardinals turn to Dustin May against Pirates to stop skid

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:55:15 GMT

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After dropping three games by a total of four runs while getting swept at home, the St. Louis Cardinals will look for better fortune on the road as they begin a four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday.

St. Louis has lost four straight and five of six and is tied with the Milwaukee Brewers for fourth in the National League Central, the only division i

Rays' Steven Matz looks for continued success against Guardians

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:25:19 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians spent the weekend on a working vacation in Toronto, playing a series against the Blue Jays and attending Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.

Now, they're back at home to begin a three-game set Monday against the surging Tampa Bay Rays.

Guardians left-hander Parker Messick (3-0, 1.76 ERA)

Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says timing right for new leadership

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:55:07 GMT

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said the timing was right for both him and the organization when he stepped down after 19 seasons without a losing record.

Tomlin, who guided the Steelers to victory in Super Bowl XLIII in the 2008 season, told NBC on Sunday night in his first interview since resigning in January that the lack of postseason success -- no

Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: High-stakes "billionaires versus billionaires" trial over OpenAI's "betrayal" begins in California

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:44:21 GMT

California [US], April 27 (ANI): A federal courtroom in California is set to host a legal confrontation so extraordinary that, according to a report by NBC News, 'not even artificial intelligence could make it up.' Jury selection commences this Monday in a civil trial featuring Tesla CEO Elon Musk suing OpenAI chief Sam Altman.

The proceedings, described as 'one part business dispute and one part highly personal

NBA roundup: Spurs storm past Blazers in Victor Wembanyama's return

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:19:03 GMT

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De'Aaron Fox scored 28 points and Victor Wembanyama had 27 in his return from concussion protocol, helping the visiting San Antonio Spurs to a 114-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series on Sunday.

Fox sank 11 of 17 shots from the floor and drained four 3-pointers to aid the Spurs in overcoming a 19-point

Rockets start strong, don't let up to beat Lakers, stay alive in series

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:40:27 GMT

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Amen Thompson scored a game-high 23 points, Tari Eason added 20 added 19 and the Houston Rockets averted elimination with a 115-96 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

All five starters scored in double figures for the Rockets, who played without Kevin Durant (ankle) for the t

Guardians place RHP Shawn Armstrong (groin) on 15-day injured list

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:55:13 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Shawn Armstrong on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a right groin strain.

The move was retroactive to Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Guardians recalled right-hander Colin Holderman from Triple-A Columbus.

Armstrong, 35, last pitched on Tuesday, retiring all three batters he faced in an 8-5 home win o

MLB roundup: Chad Tracy wins managerial debut as Red Sox top O's

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:40:33 GMT

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Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run and Connelly Early pitched into the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox won in their first game after a surprising weekend managerial change, beating the host Baltimore Orioles 5-3.

With Chad Tracy serving as interim manager after Alex Cora's Saturday firing, Ceddanne Rafaela recorded an RBI triple and a double as the Re

Just add water: West Texas wetlands project brings new life to ancient riverbed

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT

EL PASO, Texas (CN) - The wild waters of the Rio Grande have not flowed freely through the Rio Bosque wetland since 1943.

After being left to run dry for most of the 20th Century, locals in recent years have secured enough water to flood new life into this El Paso ecosystem - though its challenges are far from over. These days, the 372-acre Rio Bosque Wetlands Park gives visitors a glimpse at what the ripari

Texans have say on future of state agencies

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:12:43 GMT

The Texas Sunset process evaluates the performances of state agencies to determine if they should continue, be restructured or even abolished.

Currently, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the operations of 16 agencies and seeking input from the public.

Deadline nears for Texans to weigh in on future of state agencies

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:12:43 GMT

The Texas Sunset process evaluates the performances of state agencies to determine if they should continue, be restructured or even abolished.

Currently, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the operations of 16 agencies and seeking input from the public.

Spagnola: Overhaul in progress around here

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:47:34 GMT

Mickey Spagnola

FRISCO, TexasThe Dallas Cowboys held the first of a three-day rookie minicamp out here on a somewhat windy, chilly Friday at The Star.

Here is what stood out to me, other than the unseasonably cool weather for the first day of May in these parts. There are 22 newbies in helmets and jerseys, along with six more workout guys, including 25-year-old Western Kentucky undrafted ro

Seahawks Legend Richard Sherman Visits First Day Of Rookie Minicamp

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:44:59 GMT

Seahawks rookie defensive backs got a few pointers from Seahawks Legend Richard Sherman on Day 1 of rookie minicamp.

John Boyle

Julian Neal, a big, physical cornerback who the Seahawks selected in the third round of this year's draft, was on the field for his first day of rookie minicamp when, to his surprise, THE big, physical cornerback from his era, Richard Sherman, approached Neal with some pointers.<

Updates: 6 picks sign; Guard reps for Shelton

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:36:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com

May 1

Drew Shelton#67 OTHeight: 6-5Weight: 313 lbsCollege: Penn State

3:21 p.m.- In a draft class that heavily features defensive players, Drew Shelton is just one of two offensive players that were drafted by the Cowboys last weekend.

And while adjusting to the speed of the game is the first thing these rookies need to learn, Shelton might be learning a new positio

Al-Shaair is Here to Stay

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:20:49 GMT

Marc Vandermeer

Coming off a season in which he made the Pro Bowl for the first time and was named the Texans Walter Payton Man of the Year club winner, Azeez Al-Shaair has gotten a much deserved contract extension that will keep him in Deep Steel Blue for a long time.

Fans see Al-Shaair's electric and game-changing plays on the field. What they don't see enough is the kind of man he is away from the field.

Ask The Old Guy: Things looking up after the draft

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:01:25 GMT

CHARLOTTE Listening to a week of post-draft content can sometimes make you think you were watching a different event last weekend.Because so much of draft grades and after-action analysis depends on expectations and the preferences of the person doing the talking.But what seems clear about the Panthers draft is that Dan Morgan, Brandt Tilis, and Dave Canales have a clear idea of what they want and how they want to do busi

Seahawks Sign Seven Undrafted Rookie Free Agents

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:09:20 GMT

The Seahawks signed seven undrafted rookie free agents prior to the start of rookie minicamp.

John Boyle

The Seahawks signed seven undrafted rookie free agents on Friday prior to kicking off their rookie minicamp.

Seattle's undrafted rookie class includes three edge players, outside linebackers Devean Deal from TCU, Aidan Hubbard from Northwestern, Marvin Jones Jr. from Oklahoma, adding to a positio

Breaking Down the Chiefs 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Class

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:42:04 GMT

The Chiefs signed 20 rookie free agents following the conclusion of the NFL Draft

Matt McMullen

The Kansas City Chiefs will host dozens of rookies at the team facility this weekend for a three-day "minicamp," or series of practices, ahead of the full-team Organized Team Activities (OTAs) that will begin later this month.

Those in attendance will include the Chiefs' seven draftees, but also a handful

Eagles announce rookie jersey numbers for 2026 draft class

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:40:08 GMT

First-round pick Makai Lemon will wear No. 9 for the Eagles.

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The Eagles picked eight players in last week's 2026 NFL Draft, and now those players officially have their jersey numbers.

Here is the full list, in order from overall selection:

WR Makai Lemon No. 9

Round 1, Pick 20 |Read More

Wore No. 6 at USC

Ravens Sign 19 Undrafted Rookies

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:23:07 GMT

Justin Robertson

The Ravens have signed 19 undrafted rookie free agents before they kick off rookie minicamp Friday.

While it's difficult to earn a spot on the 53-man roster, Baltimore is an ideal landing spot, as evidenced by the team'srich historyof developing undrafted gems.

Here are the players vying for spots:

QB Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt

Pavia played in 53 career games (49 starts) at

HOUSTON TEXANS SIGN LB AZEEZ AL-SHAAIR

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:03:27 GMT

HOUSTONThe Houston Texans have signed LB Azeez Al-Shaair to a contract extension, the team announced today.

Originally signed by the Texans as an unrestricted free agent in 2024, Al-Shaair has appeared in 27 games and totaled 173 tackles (93 solo), nine quarterback hits, eight tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, 13 passes defensed, two interceptions, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in his t

HOUSTON TEXANS SIGN PRO BOWL LB AZEEZ AL-SHAAIR TO EXTENSION

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:03:27 GMT

HOUSTONThe Houston Texans have signed LB Azeez Al-Shaair to a contract extension, the team announced today.

Updates: 6 of 7 Cowboys rookies sign contracts

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:46:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com

May 1

Caleb Downs#18 DBHeight: 5-11Weight: 206 lbsCollege: Ohio State

11:30 a.m. --The Cowboys have officially signed six of their seven rookie draft picks, and 11 undrafted free agents.

First-round pick Caleb Downs, third-round pick Jaishawn Barham, fourth-round picks Drew Shelton, Devin Moore, LT Overton and seventh-round pick Anthony Smith.

The only Cowboys

Morning Shanahan on 'The Rich Eisen' Show, Flag Day in SF 🗞

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:30:25 GMT

Brooke Evans

Good Morning, Faithful,

Here are your top 49ers storylines for Friday, May 1:

New and Notable

Shanahan Details Why the 49ers Trusted Their Board in 2026 NFL Draft

Following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, head coach Kyle Shanahan offered a behind-the-scenes look at the San Francisco 49ers draft process during an appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show," sharing how the te

5 Things to Know About 2026 NFL Schedule Release

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:01 GMT

Omar Navarro

The Chargers2026 regular-season schedulewill drop soon.

The 2026 NFL schedule is slated to be released in the coming weeks, as we will get to see where the Bolts play and in what order in Year 3 of Head Coach Jim Harbaugh.

Here are five things to know about the2026 NFL schedulerelease:

1.When will the schedule be released?

New Seahawks Running Back Jadarian Price A "Class Act"

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:18:40 GMT

Seahawks general manager/president of football operations John Schneider and head coach Mike Macdonald applaud the person Jadarian Price is.
Ari Horton
Even though the draft was a week ago, it took a few days for it all to settle in that he was drafted to the NFL.
"The person I am, as soon as something good happens, I'm like, 'Okay, on to the next. How can I get better from this point on?', new Seah

Raiders sign third-round pick G Trey Zuhn III

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:53:57 GMT

Raiders Communications
HENDERSON, Nev.The Las Vegas Raiders have signed third-round draft pick (91st overall)G Trey Zuhn III, the club announced Thursday.
Zuhn III, a 6-foot-7, 319-pound offensive lineman, played five seasons (2021-25) at Texas A&M, seeing action in 54 games with 50 starts over his collegiate career.
In 2025, he earned All-SEC First Team honors an

Raiders sign fifth-round pick S Dalton Johnson

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:54:02 GMT

Raiders Communications
HENDERSON, Nev.The Las Vegas Raiders have signed fifth-round draft pick (150th overall)S Dalton Johnson, the club announced Thursday.
Johnson, a 5-foot-11, 198-pound safety, played five seasons (2021-25) at Arizona, appearing in 50 games and tallying 286 tackles (152 solo), 13 tackles for loss, three sacks, five interceptions, 10 passes defensed and s

Titans Reach Deals With 11 Undrafted Free Agents

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:44:33 GMT

Jim Wyatt
NASHVILLEThe Titans have added 11 undrafted free agents to the team's roster.
Here's the list:
Linebacker Shad Banks, UTSA: First-team All-American Conference performer at linebacker in 2025, when he led UTSA with 94 total tackles, three interceptions and three fumble recoveries. Banks also posted 7.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two pass breakups, a pair of

The '26 Draft: Bucky Brooks Breaks Down the Class

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:05:11 GMT

byJohn Oehser&Bucky Brooks
JACKSONVILLEThey're already tough and they're just getting tougher.
That was what NFL and Jaguars Media Analyst Bucky Brooks saw as the theme to the Jaguars' 2026 NFL Draft a steady infusion of mental and physical toughness to an already tough, competitive roster.
That's the "Duval DNA" and Brooks said it ran through draft weekend.
Brooks during th

Giants add Leki Fotu to defensive line room

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:07:00 GMT

Matt Citak
The New York Giants have signed Leki Fotu, their second addition to the defensive line since the draft ended. Earlier, they signed Shelby Harris, who has played146 games in the NFL.
The 6-foot-5, 317-pound Fotu has played in 66 games with 26 starts for the Arizona Cardinals (2020-2023), New York Jets (2024), Las Vegas Raiders (2025) and Houston Texans (2025). His career totals include 103 tackles