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        <![CDATA[Gas prices surge as Hormuz disruption squeezes oil supply]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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.</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:46:19 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[MLB roundup: Yankees lose no-hit bid, fall to O's on Coby Mayo's 3-run HR]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images)</p><p>Coby Mayo hit a three-run home run and the Baltimore Orioles, who didn't have a hit until the seventh inning, beat the visiting New York Yankees 3-2 in the opener of a three-game series on Monday night.</p><p>Mayo's homer came on the third pitch from reliever Brent Headrick after Ryan Weathers had silenced the Orioles for the first six-plus innings.</p><p>Baltimore, des]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Diamondbacks pitchers toss another gem, shut out Rangers]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images)</p><p>Michael Soroka pitched 6 1/3 innings, Geraldo Perdomo doubled in the only run in the first inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 1-0 on Monday in Arlington, Texas.</p><p>Soroka (5-2) gave up three hits, all singles, while walking one and striking out five. Three Diamondbacks relievers made it hold up for the team's third straight victory.</p><p]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[George Kirby once again pitches Mariners past Astros]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)</p><p>George Kirby posted a season-high seven strikeouts while Julio Rodriguez homered as the visiting Seattle Mariners claimed the opener of a four-game series against the Houston Astros with a 3-1 victory on Monday.</p><p>Kirby (5-2) continued his stellar pitching against the Astros. He entered his 11th career regular-season start against Houston with a 5-1 record and 2.17 E]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:05:06 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Diamondbacks' pitchers toss another gem in shutting out Rangers]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images)</p><p>Michael Soroka pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings, Geraldo Perdomo doubled in the only run in the first inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 1-0 on Monday in Arlington, Texas.</p><p>Soroka (5-2) gave up three hits, all singles, before leaving with one out in the seventh, and three D-Backs' relievers made it hold up for their third straight victor]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 02:55:15 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Dick Advocaat returns to coach Curacao in World Cup]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)</p><p>Months after stepping down, Dick Advocaat has returned to serve as the head coach for Curacao's national soccer team, according to multiple reports Monday.</p><p>Advocaat, who at 78 will become the oldest manager in World Cup history, resigned in February for family matters. But with his daughter's health reportedly improving, Advocaat has decided to come back and lead C]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:55:13 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[National League's best set for showdown as Braves host Cubs]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)</p><p>The class of the National League will meet for the opener of a three-game set on Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves host the Chicago Cubs.</p><p>The two sides enter the series following distinctly different outcomes over the weekend.</p><p>Atlanta improved on its major league-leading record, taking two of three on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves return home]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:05:11 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Nationals face Reds as distinctly different defenses clash]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)</p><p>The Washington Nationals carry an unwelcome distinction into their road series against the Cincinnati Reds beginning Tuesday night.</p><p>The Nationals continue to hit well but field poorly and they enter the series with an MLB-worst 39 errors and no one else is even close. Next is the Tampa Bay Rays with 28 errors. The Athletics have ju]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:40:27 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Braves activate SS Ha-Seong Kim, put OF Eli White on concussion IL]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images)</p><p>Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is set to make his season debut after he was activated off the injured list Monday, while outfielder Eli White was placed on the seven-day concussion IL.</p><p>Kim, 30, has been on the mend from surgery in the offseason to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger. He batted .286 with a .412 on-base percentage in nine minor le]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:25:14 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Astros look to wake up bats going into home series vs. Mariners]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)</p><p>After recording at least 10 hits in seven consecutive road games through the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, the Houston Astros followed a four-hit performance on Saturday by scratching out only three singles to drop the series rubber match 5-0 on Sunday.</p><p>The Astros will open a seven-game homestand on Monday against the Seattle Mariners in the ]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:55:24 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Returning to form, Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi takes on D-backs]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)</p><p>Nathan Eovaldi appears to have turned the corner following a rocky start to the season.</p><p>The right-hander will look to take another step forward on Monday when the Texas Rangers open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Arlington, Texas.</p><p>The Rangers had lost five of their previous six games before registering back-to-back shutouts against the]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:55:19 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Jack McGlynn nets brace as Dynamo cruise past LAFC]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)</p><p>Jack McGlynn recorded his second career brace and Guilherme and Mateusz Bogusz added goals as the Houston Dynamo rolled to a 4-1 victory over host Los Angeles FC on Sunday night.</p><p>Lawrence Ennali had two assists as Houston won for the fourth time in its last five MLS matches.</p><p>Jonathan Bond made five saves for the Dynamo (6-5-0, 18 points).</p><p>Nathan Ordaz s]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 03:40:39 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[MLB roundup: Rookie Gage Workman's first HR powers Tigers past Royals]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images)</p><p>Gage Workman was the hero in his Tigers debut, hitting his first major league home run, a tiebreaking, pinch-hit, two-run shot in the sixth inning, and Detroit snapped a five-game skid with a 6-3 win over the host Kansas City Royals on Sunday night.</p><p>Workman, a rookie infielder with 12 previous games in the majors in 2025, was called up from Triple-A Toledo on Sun]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 03:40:31 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Toronto KOI finishes 4-1 at CDL Major 3 qualifying]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK)</p><p>Toronto KOI moved up to second in the standings with a victory on Sunday, the final day of qualifying for the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Major.</p><p>G2 Minnesota and the Miami Heretics also won on Day 3 of Week 3. OpTic Texas, which had concluded its five-match slate on Saturday, finished atop the standings as the only unbeaten team]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 03:25:07 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Thunder look to complete sweep of Lakers in Game 4]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)</p><p>The Oklahoma City Thunder will be out to remain perfect in the playoffs when they face the host Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals with a chance to move on to the next round.</p><p>The top-seeded Thunder, who swept the Phoenix Suns in the first round before building a 3-0 lead in this best-of-seven series with the Lakers, have]]>
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      <link>http://houstonmirror.com/news/279042528/thunder-look-to-complete-sweep-of-lakers-in-game-4</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 22:19:13 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Jacob deGrom strikes out 10 to lead Rangers over Cubs]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images)</p><p>Jacob deGrom struck out 10 batters over seven scoreless innings, and Evan Carter belted a two-run homer, fueling the Texas Rangers to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.</p><p>deGrom (3-2) scattered three hits -- two to Nico Hoerner -- and did not walk a batter to record his 99th career win.</p><p>It marked the second double-digit stri]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:19:17 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Andrew Abbott, Elly De La Cruz lead Reds past Astros]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images)</p><p>Andrew Abbott worked six shutout innings, Elly De La Cruz recorded a three-hit game, and the Cincinnati Reds claimed the rubber match of a three-game interleague series against the visiting Houston Astros with a 5-0 victory on Sunday.</p><p>Abbott (2-2) dazzled in his second career appearance against the Astros, his first since making his third career start against Housto]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:40:20 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Cubs aim to launch new streak in series finale vs. Rangers]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images)</p><p>One day after having their 10-game winning streak snapped, the Chicago Cubs will look to begin a new streak when they face the Texas Rangers in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.</p><p>Chicago went 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position and stranded 11 runners in a 6-0 loss on Saturday. The Cubs had won 20 of their past 23 games befor]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 11:55:19 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[After halting long skid, Reds go for series win over Astros]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)</p><p>Thanks largely to an impressive outing from young starting pitcher Chase Burns, the host Cincinnati Reds snapped their longest losing streak since 2024 with a win Saturday over the Houston Astros and now seek a series win in Sunday's rubber game.</p><p>Left-hander Andrew Abbott (1-2, 5.13 ERA) has the starting assignment for the Reds on ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:40:22 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Royal Ravens knock Thieves from unbeaten ranks at CDL Major 3 qualifying]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK)</p><p>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.</p><p>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 ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 07:05:11 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[MLB roundup: Rangers pitch shutout to end Cubs' 10-game win streak]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)</p><p>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.</p><p>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]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:55:15 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Rangers end Cubs' win streak at 10 with shutout]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)</p><p>Josh Jung and Justin Foscue each hit solo homers and the Texas Rangers snapped the Chicago Cubs' 10-game winning streak with a 6-0 victory on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.</p><p>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 Texas, which snapped a two-game skid by outhitting the Cubs 9-4.</p><p>Ch]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 02:19:12 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Mariners RHP Bryce Miller to make season debut Wednesday]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images)</p><p>Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller will be reinstated from the injured list and make his season debut on Wednesday against the Houston Astros, manager Dan Wilson told reporters on Saturday.</p><p>Miller started the season on the injured list after sustaining an oblique injury during spring training/</p><p>The 27-year old was dominant on the mound in 2024, posting ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:55:19 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Reds snap eight-game losing streak with win over Astros]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)</p><p>Chase Burns worked six strong innings, and the Cincinnati Reds took advantage of a critical fifth-inning fielding error to top the visiting Houston Astros 3-1 on Saturday and snap a season-worst eight-game losing skid.</p><p>The Reds set the table for a rubber match on Sunday for this three-game interleague series. Cincinnati did so ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 23:05:12 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Astros claim OF Rhylan Thomas off waiver from Mariners]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)</p><p>The Houston Astros claimed outfielder Rhylan Thomas off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.</p><p>In a corresponding move, right-hander Hunter Bown was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL.</p><p>Thomas was an 11th-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft by the New York Mets. He was traded to the Mariners in 2024 in exchange for veteran right-hander Ryne Stan]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:40:31 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen starts Watkins Glen defense with pole-winning run]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images)</p><p>WATKINS GLEN, N.Y.--The Bus Stop chicane at Watkins Glen International is designed to slow drivers down.</p><p>In Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session, however, it was the section of the 2.45-mile road course where defending race winner Shane van Gisbergen gained light years over the competition, relatively speaking, in securing the pole for Sunday's Go Bowl]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)</p><p>The Houston Dynamo have recovered from a slow start and look to win for the fourth time in five MLS matches when they visit Los Angeles FC on Sunday night.</p><p>Houston has recorded three 1-0 victories during the stretch and has allowed two goals during the span, which began after it was walloped 6-2 by the host Colorado Rapids on April 11.</p><p>The Dynamo (5-5-0, 15 p]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:55:15 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Astros place LHP Bennett Sousa (elbow) on injured list]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images)</p><p>The Houston Astros placed left-hander Bennett Sousa on the 15-day injured list Saturday and recalled right-hander Jayden Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land.</p><p>Sousa is dealing with left elbow inflammation and his IL move is retroactive to Wednesday.</p><p>Sousa, 31, has an 8.10 ERA in five relief appearances this season. He is 8-1 with a 4.54 ERA in parts of four major l]]>
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        <![CDATA[Storm, Sun seeking stouter defensive efforts]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: John Jones-Imagn Images)</p><p>The Connecticut Sun and Seattle Storm are both looking to play better defensively when they meet Sunday in Uncasville, Conn.</p><p>The Sun fell 106-75 to the New York Liberty on the road Friday and now get to play their final home opener in their farewell season in Connecticut. The team is moving to Houston in 2027.</p><p>The Storm similarly were overwhelmed in a 91-80 loss]]>
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        <![CDATA[Titans first-round WR Carnell Tate signs contract]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)</p><p>The Tennessee Titans signed first-round draft pick Carnell Tate to his four-year rookie contract.</p><p>Tate, the fourth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $51.1 million in fully guaranteed money that includes a $33.6 million signing bonus. The deal, announced on Friday, also includes a fifth-year team option for the]]>
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        <![CDATA[Rangers and Cubs, heading in opposite directions, face off in Texas]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images)</p><p>The Chicago Cubs boast a pair of 10-game winning streaks during a 23-game span this season.</p><p>Fresh off opening a nine-game road trip with a lopsided victory, the Cubs will bid to push their current run to a season-high 11 straight wins on Saturday night when they face the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas.</p><p>Michael Busch continued his torrid stretch by rip]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:40:25 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Facing Astros, Reds desperate to snap losing streak and silence boos]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)</p><p>The boos rang down on the hometown Cincinnati Reds after another lopsided loss on Friday, but manager Terry Francona isn't giving up on his embattled team.</p><p>Cincinnati has lost eight straight games heading into Saturday afternoon's matchup against the Houston Astros, who opened the three-game series with a 10-0 victory on Friday.</p]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:05:11 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[OpTic Texas keep rolling in CDL Major 3 qualifying]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: John Meore/The Journal News)</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>In other action as the third week of qualifying got underway, the Riyadh Falcons down]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:40:23 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[MLB roundup: Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski fans 11 in win over Yankees]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images)</p><p>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.</p><p>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]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:40:29 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Cubs extend winning streak to 10 with triumph over Rangers]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images)</p><p>Seiya Suzuki belted a two-run homer and Michael Busch added a three-run double, fueling the red-hot Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday in Arlington, Texas.</p><p>Chicago's Ian Happ had an RBI single in the first inning to extend his on-base streak to 29 games. He also scored on Suzuki's seventh homer of the season as the Cubs opened their]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 03:25:06 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Kaden Honeycutt earns first Truck Series win in NY]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Andrew Legare/Elmira Star-Gazette / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)</p><p>WATKINS GLEN, N.Y.--A week after chastising himself at Texas for repeated failure to win NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races, Kaden Honeycutt pulled off his first career victory over the two drivers who have dominated NASCAR road courses over the past two years.</p><p>Honeycutt grabbed the lead from Connor Zilisch through tight]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 01:19:04 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Astros blast four homers, blank slumping Reds]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)</p><p>Zach Cole hit a three-run homer during a five-run ninth inning and the visiting Houston Astros beat Cincinnati 10-0 on Friday, sending the Reds to their eighth straight defeat.</p><p>Zach Dezenzo, Yordan Alvarez and Christian Vazquez also homered for Houston, which opened the three-game series by recording its third shutout of the season]]>
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        <![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen angling for 7th road-course title at Watkins Glen]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images)</p><p>Shane van Gisbergen has work to do in the Finger Lakes region of New York this weekend when the NASCAR Cup Series holds its second race on a road course in 2026, venturing to Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, N.Y.</p><p>Nicknamed SVG for the sake of all the NASCAR announcers and fans who discuss his incredible work with the pedals on the snaking layouts, he find]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:19:09 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[UFC 328: Khamzat Chimaev heavy favorite vs. Sean Strickland]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)</p><p>UFC 328 will be headlined by Khamzat Chimaev making his first defense as the middleweight champion against former champion Sean Strickland at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Saturday night.</p><p>Chimaev will enter as the heavy favorite, with his odds shifting from -525 to -550 at BetMGM by Friday. However, the money was largely split, with Chimaev backed by]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:55:08 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Reds activate LHP Nick Lodolo ahead of 2026 debut]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds activated left-hander Nick Lodolo off the injured list for the first time this season and he will start in Friday's home game against the Houston Astros.</p><p>In a corresponding move, the Reds optioned right-hander Jose Franco to Triple-A Louisville.</p><p>Lodolo, 28, had the start to his season delayed by a blister on his left index finger. His re]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:40:22 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Reports: Iowa finalizing 6-year deal with coach Ben McCollum]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Compiling a 24-13 record, the Storm Lake, Iowa, native led the No. 9 ]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:19:18 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Browns sign 1st-rounder Spencer Fano, 7 other picks]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images)</p><p>The Cleveland Browns signed first-round draft pick Spencer Fano to his four-year rookie contract on Friday.</p><p>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.</p><p>Fano played in 37 games (36 star]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:05:05 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Yankees recall top prospect, put Jasson Dominguez on IL]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images)</p><p>The New York Yankees recalled prized prospect Spencer Jones on Friday and placed fellow outfielder Jasson Dominguez on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade AC sprain in his left shoulder.</p><p>The moves comes one day after Dominguez slammed into the outfield wall while making a leaping catch during the first inning of New York's 9-2 victory over the Texas Rangers.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:25:15 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Former Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke retires]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)</p><p>Journeyman NFL quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who started 24 games for Washington from 2021-22, announced his retirement after a seven-year career.</p><p>'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]]>
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        <![CDATA[Cubs carry 9-game win streak into opener vs. slumping Rangers]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)</p><p>The Chicago Cubs are riding high with nine wins in a row and 19 in their past 22 games.</p><p>The Texas Rangers have lost seven of their past 10 games, mustering a total of 27 runs in that span.</p><p>The Cubs will look to continue their torrid play on Friday night when they begin a nine-game road trip with the opener of a three-game series against the Rangers in Arl]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:25:06 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)</p><p>Hard-throwing right-hander Jacob Misiorowski will look to benefit from the Milwaukee Brewers' rejuvenated offense against the visiting New York Yankees on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.</p><p>Misiorowski (2-2, 2.84 ERA), who left his last start with a right hamstring cramp after 5 1/3 hitless innings, will be opposed by left-hander Max Fried (4-1, 2.39).</p><p]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:19:13 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)</p><p>The Detroit Tigers are reeling coming into a weekend series against the host Kansas City Royals that begins on Friday.</p><p>The Tigers had a much-needed off day on Thursday after being swept in three games by the visiting Boston Red Sox. Detroit has only won four of its last 12 overall and is without four members of its five-man Opening Day rotation ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Jesse Scholtens, Rays carry win streaks into matchup with Red Sox]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays will look to keep on keeping on in Boston this weekend.</p><p>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.</p><p>The numbers surrounding Tampa Bay's recent run of play are impressive.</p><p>Though the ]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds were probably hoping to ease Nick Lodolo back into action after the left-hander missed the start of the season with a blister on his left index finger.</p><p>Instead, Lodolo will be asked to help snap Cincinnati's seven-game losing streak when he takes the mound against the visiting Houston Astros on Friday.</p><p>The Reds are limping into the three]]>
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        <![CDATA[Khamzat Chimaev, Sean Strickland to settle bad-blood feud at UFC 328]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)</p><p>Things have reached a boiling point in the middleweight division ahead of Saturday's UFC 328 event in Newark, N.J., as newly minted UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev looks to handle unfinished business against former champion Sean Strickland in the headliner of a 13-fight card.The friends-turned-enemies let the racial insults fly Thursday evening at the Prude]]>
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        <![CDATA[MLB roundup: Cubs sweep Reds for 15th straight home win]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: David Banks-Imagn Images)</p><p>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.</p><p>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]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:19:08 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Veteran QB Taylor Heinicke announces retirement]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images)</p><p>Veteran quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who went from undrafted to a playoff starter in the NFL, announced his retirement on Thursday.</p><p>'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]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images)</p><p>Chris DeMarco's first major challenge in coaching the New York Liberty is figuring out how to compensate for Sabrina Ionescu's absence for a few weeks.</p><p>DeMarco's coaching debut occurs Friday when the Liberty host the Connecticut Sun in New York, and Ionescu will be watching from the bench after injuring her ankle in the preseason.</p><p>DeMarco left the Golden Sta]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images)</p><p>New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez sustained a low-grade AC sprain in his left shoulder in a collision with the auxiliary scoreboard in Thursday afternoon's 9-2 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers.</p><p>The team announced after the game that concussion tests were negative at the time on Dominguez, who exited after the play in the first inning. He also had ]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images)</p><p>Veteran catcher Austin Wynns was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Thursday after catcher Shea Langeliers was reinstated from the paternity list.</p><p>The A's will retain catcher Jonah Heim, who was acquired from the Atlanta Braves on Monday when Langeliers went on the paternity list.</p><p>Wynns, 34, was batting just .077 (3-for-39) over his first 14 games o]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images)</p><p>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.</p><p>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 ]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images)</p><p>The Pirates placed relief pitcher Chris Devenski on the 15-day injured list Thursday with an undisclosed illness.</p><p>Pittsburgh recalled fellow right-hander Cam Sanders from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding transaction.</p><p>Devenski, 35, just completed a two-game suspension for throwing at Cincinnati's Sal Stewart on Saturday.</p><p>Devenski has a 7.71 ER]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images)</p><p>New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez exited Thursday afternoon's game against the visiting Texas Rangers in the first inning after colliding with the auxiliary scoreboard.</p><p>Dominguez raced back to the warning track and crashed into the chain-link portion of the scoreboard as he fell to complete a catch off the bat of Brandon Nimmo. A trainer addressed Doming]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)</p><p>Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is fighting for his college eligibility, but if Plan B becomes the preferred route, several NFL teams are expected to have interest in selecting him in the supplemental draft.</p><p>Sorsby transferred from Cincinnati in the offseason and participated in spring practice with his new team but mi]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK)</p><p>Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel will face social media influencer Bob Menery in a boxing match later this month in Las Vegas.</p><p>The fight is scheduled to take place on May 23 at the UFC Apex, promoter Brand Risk Promotions confirmed on social media.Manziel, 33, was a first-round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns in 2014 after win]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)</p><p>The Players Era men's college basketball tournament is expanding to 24 teams this November in Las Vegas.</p><p>An extended version of the event calls for splitting two separate bracket-play tournaments over the course of two weeks.</p><p>ESPN reached a multiyear deal to serve as the exclusive broadcast partner, the network announced Thursday. ESPN networks will carry all 37 ]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images)</p><p>It has been a good week for both the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays.</p><p>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.</p><p>Amid their teams' momentum, two starting pitchers who are quite new to their roles are set to take the mound. Boston]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)</p><p>For most of the season, the Texas Rangers saw their pitchers deliver on the mound without the backing of their hitters.</p><p>For much of the season, the New York Yankees saw their pitching and offense mesh together as the team surged to the top of the American League.</p><p>After putting together both elements, the Rangers hope to duplicate it while the Yankees att]]>
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        <![CDATA[ <p>Fallen members of the military, firefighters, police officers, veterans and their families are being honored this month through nationwide events sponsored by the Dallas-based nonprofit Carry The Load.</p><p>Stephen Holley, cofounder of the group, said they work to put the meaning of Memorial Day back into observances. During "Memorial May," some 75 <a href="https://carrytheload.org/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" ]]>
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        <![CDATA[<h2>For the third time, and the first since 2014, the Eagles will spend the holiday in Dallas.</h2><p>Dave Spadaro</p><p>There is some history here, to be discussed in just a moment. The big news off the top is this, as the 2026 Philadelphia Eagles schedule is released this week: The best rivalry in the NFL will have at least one game in an exclusive window when the Eagles play at the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, N]]>
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        <![CDATA[<h2>Atlanta has signed on four new players following their tryout over the weekend.</h2><p>Tori McElhaney</p><p>FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons have signed on four new players following the conclusion of the team's rookie minicamp this weekend. Along with the six drafted rookies and14 undrafted free agentsparticipating in practices, the Falconsalso hosted 24 tryout players. Of those 24, the Falcons have signed OL ]]>
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        <![CDATA[<h2>David Baileys First Step; Hotel Walk-Throughs; Kenyon Sadiqs Shadow and Apples</h2><p>Eric Allen</p><p>The Jets resumed Phase 2 of their voluntary offseason program on Monday. During the current phase, on-field workouts may include individual or group instruction and "perfect play drills" conducted at a walk-through pace. Team drills won't begin until Phase 3 and OTAs (organized team activities). But before we look ah]]>
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        <![CDATA[<h2>New Mexico State RB Kadarius Calloway, Tarleton State LB Yasir Holmes, Georgia Tech WR Dean Patterson and Notre Dame LS Scott Daly all participated in the Bucs' rookie minicamp this past weekend and all have now been signed to the 90-man roster</h2><p>Scott Smith</p><p>Dean Patterson is beginning his NFL journey close to home.</p><p>On Monday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced the signing of five more rookie free age]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:59:49 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>John Oehser</p><p><strong>JACKSONVILLE</strong>The NFL confirmed the 2026 schedule will be revealed at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 14. At this time, fans will be able to view the Jaguars' schedule and purchase single-game tickets.</p><p>The Jaguars in 2026 will play all four teams from the AFC North, all four teams from the NFC East and the first-place teams from the NFC North, AFC West and AFC East. NFL schedules ar]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>John Oehser</p><p><strong>JACKSONVILLE</strong>This was about getting better, and having options.</p><p>Liam Coenlikes how the Jaguars addressed one of the NFL's notable offseason trends tight end during the recent2026 NFL Draft, and the Jaguars' head coach discussed that topic this past weekend during the team's '26 rookie minicamp.</p><p>The idea was to strengthen a strength, which Coen says the Jaguars did.</p><p>Th]]>
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        <![CDATA[<h2>Browns will face three teams that finished with a winning record in 2025</h2><p>Kelsey Russo</p><p>With the 2026 NFL schedule set to be announced on May 14<strong>,</strong>the Browns will officially know the order in which they will face their opponents this season.</p><p>Ahead of the official schedule release,the NFL also released the strength of schedule for all 32 teams. Based on opponent's win percentage for 2025]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Tommy Yarrish</p><p>(Editor's note: The content provided is based on opinions and/or perspective of the DallasCowboys.com editorial staff and not the Cowboys football staff or organization.)</p><p><strong>FRISCO, Texas --</strong>It's the time of the offseason when the rubber begins meeting the road for the Dallas Cowboys. The biggest waves of free agency and the drama of the 2026 NFL Draft are now both in the rear vie]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>CHARLOTTE The Panthers are filling out their rookie class with 11 undrafted free agents.</p><p>General manager Dan Morgan and the personnel department have found gems here in recent years, includingJalen Coker,Corey Thornton, andRyan Fitzgerald. This offseason, the group includes an ACC player of the year, two Canadians, a couple ofBryce Youngconnections, and more.</p><p>Get to know the new faces with one quick fact ab]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Clifton Brown</p><h3><strong>Pittsburgh Steelers: Aaron Rodgers' Salary for 2026 Could Be Final Hurdle to Clear</strong></h3><p>In 2025, Aaron Rodgers played for a reported $13.7 million in base salary and helped the Steelers win the AFC North.</p><p>Rodgers likely wants more money in 2026 to play for Pittsburgh again.</p><p>That was reportedly where things stood between the 42-year-old quarterback and the Steelers as ]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Lindsey Young</p><p>Adrian Peterson thought he was just reminiscing.</p><p>Turns out, the phenom running back is heading to the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor.</p><p>Peterson visited Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center last week under the premise of speaking to first-year players at Vikings Rookie Minicamp. He did that, sincerely sharing lessons he learned during his historic career with the young players, but ]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dan Salomone</p><p>The Giants' 2026 schedule is almost here. So, how tough is it?</p><p>Based on combined winning percentages from the 2025 season, they have the 17th-toughest schedule in the league. Their opponents had a combined winning percentage of .498 last year, just below the Commanders at .502. The Eagles have the "easiest" road in the NFC East at .481, while the Cowboys are 20th at .493.</p><p>The Bears (.550)]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Jaguars 2026 Rookie Minicamp: "We Have to Be Tight"]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>John Oehser</p><p><strong>JACKSONVILLE</strong>It's all new, mostly fast and absolutely a dream come true.</p><p>Nate Boerkircheris among 10 draft selections in Jaguars 2026 Rookie Minicamp at the Miller Electric Center this weekend and when he spoke to the media on a gray Saturday afternoon, he described the first few of what he and the Jaguars hope are many NFL days.</p><p>The weekend is thrilling and ultimately, imp]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Marc Vandermeer</p><p>Things I'll look for when the schedule comes out.</p><p><strong>1. The Opener</strong></p><p>It's important because it's the next game. And you definitely want to know if it's at home or on the road. The DeMeco Ryans era has kicked off with three straight road openers.</p><p>It's often a divisional opponent, but not the Titans. The Texans have opened against the Jags and Colts several times. But n]]>
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        <![CDATA[<h2>The National Football League confirmed that the 2026 Schedule Release will be released May 14.</h2><p>Colts.com</p><p><strong>TheColts 2026 schedulewill officially be announced on Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET, when the NFL unveils the full regular season schedule for all 32 teams.</strong></p><p>The schedule release will air at 8 p.m. ET on NFL Network, with select game announcements possible in the days leading u]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Teresa Varley</p><p>It won't be long until the Steelers know what their 2026 schedule is, and we will have you covered from every angle when the NFL officially releases the schedule.</p><p>The Steelers 2026 schedule release, presented by GO Laurel Highlands, will take place on Thursday, May 14 at 8 p.m. The announcement will be part of the NFL's league-wide release.</p><p>At 8 p.m., the Steelers complete schedule will ]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Michael Hull</p><p>The Bengals' 2026 season schedule will be announced on Thursday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. EST. Full coverage of NFL Schedule Release will take place at 8 p.m. EST on NFL Network and ESPN2.</p><p>Tickets to all 2026 Bengals games will also go on sale to the public at the same time onbengals.com/tickets.</p><p>Season Ticket and Waitlist members will get exclusive, first access to preferred seats.Click here]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Eric Smith</p><p>The Chargers<strong>2026 regular-season schedule</strong>will be released on Thursday, May 14.</p><p>The NFL made the announcement on Friday morning, as the entire league will soon find out how the regular season will shake out.</p><p>The slate of<strong>Chargers 2026 opponents</strong>include the usual games against the AFC West, plus dates against the AFC East and NFC West.</p><p>The Chargers will al]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Craig Peters</p><p><strong>EAGAN, Minn.</strong>Vikings 2026 draftees, undrafted rookies, and some veteran and first-year players invited to try out will hit the practice fields today at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center as part of rookie minicamp.</p><p>Additionally, six rostered Vikings with no or limited NFL game experience WRs Joaquin Davis and Dontae Fleming, G Vershon Lee (1 game), TE Bryson Nesbit, LB J]]>
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        <![CDATA[<h2>Shift4 Transaction Alert: Seven players signed ahead of team's Rookie Minicamp</h2><p>New Orleans Saints</p><p>New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has signed wide receiverJordyn Tyson, tight endOscar Delp, guardJeremiah Wright, wide receiverBryce Lance, safetyLorenzo Styles Jr., wide receiver/return specialistBarion Brownand cornerbackTJ Hallto four-y]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Tommy Yarrish</p><p><strong>FRISCO, Texas</strong>WithCaleb DownsandMalachi Lawrencein the fold for Dallas' defense after day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cowboys selected Michigan LB Jaishawn Barham on day 2 with the 92nd overall pick in the third round.</p><p>As is the case of most of the Cowboys' draft class, Barham has the versatility to play different positions in a defense, either inside at linebacker or lining u]]>
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        <![CDATA[<h2>Texas Tech Edge Is Highest Defensive Player Selected by the Green &amp; White</h2><p>Eric Allen</p><p>The Jets have signed rookie edgeDavid Bailey. The Texas Tech product, who was the first of the Jets' three first-round picks, was selected No. 2 overall in the NFL Draft.</p><p>After racking up 14.5 sacks and 22.5 TFL his first three college seasons at Stanford, Bailey (6-3, 251) set personal bests in 2025 with 14.5 s]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>byJohn Schmeelk,Dan Salomone&amp;Matt Citak</p><p>The Giants.com crew is presented with four statements and must decide whether they are Fact or Fiction.</p><p><strong>The Giants will open the season against a divisional opponent.</strong></p><p><strong>John Schmeelk: Fiction</strong>You can count this as wish-casting. I despise first weekend divisional games. I don't think divisional games should be played until Octob]]>
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        <![CDATA[<h2>The group consists of seven defensive players, four offensive players and one specialist</h2><p>ClevelandBrowns.com</p><p>The Cleveland Browns have signed 12 undrafted free agents.</p><p>The group of undrafted free agents are comprised of seven defensive players, four offensive players and one specialist. Rookie minicamp will run from Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 10.</p><p><strong>Davon Booth | RB | Mississippi S]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>he Miami Dolphins announced today they have signed 11 undrafted college free agents: center<strong>Jim Bonifas</strong>, tackle<strong>Kevin Cline</strong>, quarterback<strong>Mark Gronowski</strong>, running back<strong>Anthony Hankerson</strong>, defensive lineman<strong>Rene Konga</strong>, wide receiver<strong>Donaven McCulley</strong>, edge<strong>Rodney McGraw</strong>, safety<strong>Louis Moore</strong>, running]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:30:12 GMT</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>ClevelandBrowns.com</p><p>The Cleveland Browns have signed eight of their 10 draft picks from the 2026 NFL Draft.</p><p><strong>Spencer Fano | T | Utah | First Round (9th overall)</strong></p><p>Last name is pronounced FAH-no Appeared in 37 career games with 36 starts during three seasons at Utah (2023-25), including time at both left and right tackleStarted 12 games at right tackle in 2025, serving as a team captain, ]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Geoff Hobson</p><p>A look at the Bengals' 2026 College Free Agents:</p><h2><strong>G Liam Brown</strong></h2><p><strong>COLLEGE:</strong>Montana</p><p><strong>HEIGHT &amp; WEIGHT:</strong>6'5", 307 lbs</p><p><strong>HOMETOWN:</strong>Beaverton, Oregon</p><p><strong>DOB:</strong>12/27/02</p><p>Four-year starter who churned out 44 games Started games at both guards and center Chaired some record days His club averaged ju]]>
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        <![CDATA[<h2>The Colts made the roster moves on Thursday ahead of rookie minicamp Friday &amp; Saturday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.</h2><p>Colts Communications</p><p>The Indianapolis Colts tonight signed six of their draft picks from the 2026 NFL Draft, including linebacker CJ Allen, safety A.J. Haulcy, defensive end George Gumbs Jr., defensive end Caden Curry, running back Seth McGowan and wide receiver Deion Burk]]>
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        <![CDATA[<h2>Rookie TE Caught 51 Passes for Oregon Last Season; Excelled at NFL Combine</h2><p>Jack Bell</p><p>The Jets have signed TEKenyon Sadiq, the No. 16 overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.</p><p>Sadiq, who played in college at Oregon, was the middle of the Green &amp; White's three first-round picks this year. At No. 2, the Jets drafted Texas Tech edgeDavid Bailey. Toward the end of the first round, GM Darren Mougey exe]]>
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        <![CDATA[<h2>Clemson Product: Lets Get to Work</h2><p>Eric Allen</p><p>The Jets have signed rookie QBCade Klubnik, the club's second pick of the fourth round in April's draft.</p><p>Klubnik (6-2, 207) went 26-14 as a starter at Clemson while becoming the fifth Tigers QB to start 40 games. In 12 starts last season, Klubnik competed 65.6 percent of his passes for 2,943 yards with 16 TDs and 6 INTs.</p><p>"I'm excited to go to work,"]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>byAlec White&amp;Maddy Glab</p><p>With rookie minicamp underway, the Bills signed six of their ten rookie draft picks from the 2026 class on Thursday.</p><p>Here's a look at which players signed their four-year contracts.</p><p><strong>Round 2, 35th overall OLB TJ Parker, Clemson (6-foot-3, 263)</strong></p><p>Parker played with the Tigers for three seasons and racked up 41.5 tackles for loss, 21.5 sacks, 6 forced fumb]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>John Shipley</p><p><strong>JACKSONVILLE</strong>ForJaguars General Manager James Gladstone, the NFL Draft is about much more than just selecting football players.</p><p>It is about finding individuals who live and breathe the qualities the Jaguars value as pieces of the organization. It is about finding which players have "Jaguars DNA," and why nobody brought into theMiller Electric Centercan afford to lack it.</p><p><]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Brooke Evans</p><p>Good Morning, Faithful,</p><p>Here are your top 49ers storylines for Thursday, May 7:</p><h3>New and Notable</h3><h4>5 Things to Know: Running Back Kaelon Black</h4><p>The San Francisco 49ers selected running backKaelon Blackout of Indiana Hoosiers football with the No. 90 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Get to know the San Francisco 49ers newest running back Kaelon Black, from his career journey]]>
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