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The Indiana Fever basketball team recently signed key players Aliyah Boston, Lexie Hull, and Sophie Cunningham to new contracts with higher salaries. Cunningham, recovering from a knee injury, expressed some frustration about her contract but is ready to play and compete next season.
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Aliyah Boston signed a four-year contract worth $6.3 million, the highest in WNBA history.
Lexie Hull signed a two-year deal worth about $1.57 million in total.
Sophie Cunningham signed a one-year contract worth $665,000.
All three players received salary increases due to the WNBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Cunningham is recovering from a right knee injury suffered in August 2023.
She played 30 games last season, averaging 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.
Cunningham expressed frustration because she did not have chances to showcase her health and skills to other teams during the offseason.
She feels mentally and physically ready to return and help the Indiana Fever compete next season.
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ESPN analyst Peter Schrager no longer believes the Tennessee Titans will pick quarterback Jeremiyah Love with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Instead, the Titans might choose a defensive player like linebacker Sonny Styles or edge rushers David Bailey or Arvell Reese, as the new head coach Robert Saleh has a defense-focused background.
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Jeremiyah Love was once projected to be picked by the Titans at No. 4 in the 2026 NFL draft.
After new information, ESPN's Peter Schrager changed his view and doesn't expect the Titans to select Love.
The Titans may pick Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles or edge rushers David Bailey or Arvell Reese instead.
New Titans coach Robert Saleh has a background in defense, which may influence draft choices.
Love is considered a very talented player and is expected to be picked among the top 10 overall picks.
The New York Giants Coach John Harbaugh is very interested in Love; the Giants hold picks No. 5 and No. 10.
Other teams possibly interested in Love include the Washington Commanders, New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, and Arizona Cardinals.
The first round of the 2026 NFL draft will start at 8 p.m. EST on Thursday, three days from now.
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Jim Kanicki, a former NFL defensive tackle who played nine seasons, died at age 84. He won an NFL championship with the Cleveland Browns in 1964 and later played for the New York Giants before retiring in 1971.
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Jim Kanicki played college football at Michigan State and was highly recognized there.
He was drafted twice in 1963: by the Browns in the NFL and by the Buffalo Bills in the AFL.
Kanicki played for the Cleveland Browns from 1963 to 1969.
He was a starter during the Browns’ 1964 NFL championship win over the Baltimore Colts.
The Browns’ 1964 title was Cleveland’s last major sports championship until 2016.
Kanicki was traded to the New York Giants in 1970 and retired in 1971.
He briefly played in the World Football League in 1974.
Kanicki was inducted into the Bay County Sports Hall of Fame in 1993 along with his brother.
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The New York Giants traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II to the Cincinnati Bengals to get the Bengals' 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This trade gives the Giants two first-round picks—No. 5 and No. 10—giving them more chances to pick a top player, possibly wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, who many see as a top talent despite injury concerns.
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The Giants traded Dexter Lawrence II to the Bengals for the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Giants already hold the 5th overall pick from finishing last season with a 4-13 record.
The team now has two first-round picks within the top 10.
Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, from Arizona State, is a key player the Giants might draft.
Tyson missed the NFL Combine and Pro Day due to a hamstring injury but showed strong 2024 performance.
Tyson has a history of serious injuries, including a major knee injury in 2022 and a broken collarbone in 2024.
Other top wide receiver prospects include Carnell Tate (Ohio State) and Makai Lemon (USC).
Twenty NFL teams, including the Giants, attended Tyson’s personal workout despite his injuries.
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The Los Angeles Rams are negotiating a contract extension with their quarterback, Matthew Stafford, who won the NFL Most Valuable Player award last season. Stafford is expected to sign a two-year, $110 million deal to return for the next season, helping the Rams remain strong contenders for the Super Bowl.
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Matthew Stafford led the Rams to the NFC Championship Game last season and won the NFL MVP award.
Stafford is 38 years old but is not planning to retire yet.
The Rams and Stafford have made significant progress in contract talks.
Stafford currently has $40 million left on his contract, but the new deal is expected to be two years for $110 million.
The Rams recently improved their team by adding cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson.
They also signed long snapper Joe Cardona and re-signed defensive lineman Larrell Murchison.
The Rams have several draft picks to further enhance their team, including the 13th overall pick.
Sports experts consider the Rams strong Super Bowl contenders with Stafford as their quarterback.
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The Cincinnati Bengals traded for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants. Lawrence signed a three-year contract extension and expressed excitement about playing with Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
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The Bengals traded their No. 10 overall pick in the NFL Draft to acquire Dexter Lawrence.
Lawrence signed a one-year contract extension worth $28 million, securing his stay in Cincinnati for at least three seasons.
He requested a trade after contract talks with the Giants broke down following seven seasons in New York.
With the Giants, Lawrence achieved two-time All-Pro status and recorded 341 tackles and 30.5 sacks.
Lawrence spoke positively about former Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, but looks forward to playing alongside Bengals QB Joe Burrow.
The Bengals have missed the postseason three years in a row and are focusing on winning with new players like Lawrence.
The team also added other free agents recently to strengthen their roster around Burrow.
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A Brazilian fitness influencer named Mara Flavia Souza Araujo died during the swimming part of the Ironman Texas event near Houston. She was reported missing, and her body was found about 90 minutes later in the water; officials said she drowned.
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Mara Flavia Souza Araujo was a 38-year-old Brazilian fitness influencer and experienced triathlete.
She was competing in the Ironman Texas event in The Woodlands, near Houston.
She was reported as a “lost swimmer” around 7:30 a.m. during the swimming portion of the race.
Safety crews searched but could not find her immediately, and her body was found 90 minutes later in 10 feet of water.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department confirmed her death and said she drowned.
She had completed at least nine Ironman races since 2018.
Araujo had over 60,000 Instagram followers and had recently posted inspirational messages about life.
Race organizers expressed sympathy and thanked first responders for their help.
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Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the first player picked in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders. His chances of going No. 1 have steadily increased, reaching 99% just days before the draft.
Key Facts
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh in a few days.
Fernando Mendoza is a quarterback from Indiana University and won the Heisman Award.
He led Indiana to a national title, increasing his draft stock.
Early in the season, Mendoza had only a 5% chance to be picked first.
By October, his chances rose to over 30%, and by November to 42%.
Before the national title game, his probability reached about 90%.
On the day before the draft, Mendoza’s odds hit 99% on the prediction website Kalshi.
Mendoza has been reportedly working with the Raiders' coaches on their offense before the official draft.
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Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, becoming the youngest player in history to win it at age 22. He had a strong season with career-high averages in points and rebounds, helping the Spurs reach the playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.
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Victor Wembanyama is a 7-foot-4 center for the San Antonio Spurs.
He averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 1 steal per game this season.
Wembanyama won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award in 2024.
At 22 years old, he is the youngest player ever to win this award.
He was the number one pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, selected from France.
This season, he also earned NBA Rookie of the Year and is a two-time All-Star.
The Spurs finished as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
In the first playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Wembanyama scored 35 points and led the Spurs to a win.
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The Minnesota Vikings have struggled to find a steady starting quarterback, especially after Sam Darnold left and led another team to a Super Bowl win. The Vikings recently signed Kyler Murray to improve their quarterback options, and their star player Justin Jefferson commented positively on this addition, implying changes for the current QB J.J. McCarthy.
Key Facts
The Minnesota Vikings had a mixed season, with no consistent starting quarterback.
Former Vikings QB Sam Darnold led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl win after leaving Minnesota.
J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings' 2024 first-round draft pick, missed his expected rookie season due to injury and struggled when playing.
The Vikings signed Kyler Murray, a former No. 1 overall draft pick, to strengthen their quarterback lineup.
Justin Jefferson, the Vikings' top wide receiver, expressed support for adding talented players like Murray.
Jefferson is close with Darnold and was disappointed that Darnold was not retained by the Vikings.
The Vikings seem to favor Kyler Murray as their primary quarterback going into the new season.
McCarthy faces pressure due to injuries and inconsistency, with his starting job in doubt.
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Jordan Martinook scored the winning goal in the second overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2. Earlier, a goal that could have ended the game was overturned, and Martinook stopped a penalty shot in the first overtime.
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The game was between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Ottawa Senators.
Jordan Martinook scored the winning goal at 13:53 of the second overtime.
A potential winning goal by the Hurricanes was overturned during the first overtime.
Martinook also stopped a penalty shot in the first overtime session.
The final score was 3-2 in favor of the Carolina Hurricanes.
The game went into two overtime periods before the winner was decided.
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Yankees rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler and his family have received death threats before his first game at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. Despite the harassment, Schlittler is prepared for a tough and loud atmosphere from Red Sox fans.
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Cam Schlittler is a 24-year-old rookie pitcher for the New York Yankees.
He is about to make his Fenway Park debut against the Boston Red Sox, a major rival team.
Schlittler and his family have been targeted with death threats and online harassment.
He grew up in Massachusetts and was once a fan of the Red Sox.
Schlittler said the threats come mainly from very dedicated baseball fans upset he plays for the Yankees.
He has not involved the police despite the threats.
Schlittler expects a hostile environment, including fans yelling and possibly throwing things during the game.
Last postseason, Schlittler helped the Yankees eliminate the Red Sox, which increased the tension with fans.
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The president of TKO, the company that now owns WWE and UFC, said they are using more celebrities at WWE events to attract new fans. He admitted this could cause some long-time fans to leave but said the company is investing more in marketing and changing to stay relevant.
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TKO owns WWE and UFC and is increasing celebrity involvement in WWE shows.
Celebrities like Logan Paul, Pat McAfee, and Mark Wahlberg appeared at WrestleMania 42.
The recent WrestleMania had many celebrity cameos and movie ads, noted by fans.
Mark Shapiro, TKO’s president, said they spend more money on marketing to grow the brand.
Shapiro admitted the celebrity push might lose some fans but thinks it will attract new ones.
TKO controls WWE storylines and is using celebrities to bring in newer audiences.
The strategy is compared to other sports leagues evolving to survive in today’s media landscape.
Expect more celebrity involvement at WWE events under TKO in the future.
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Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award with a unanimous vote, receiving all 100 first-place votes. At 22 years old, he is the youngest player to earn the award and led the league in blocks for the third straight season.
Key Facts
Victor Wembanyama is the first player in NBA history to receive 100% of first-place votes for Defensive Player of the Year.
He plays center for the San Antonio Spurs.
Wembanyama led the NBA in blocks, averaging 3.1 blocks per game for the third consecutive season.
He is 22 years and 98 days old, making him the youngest winner of this award.
He also averaged career highs of 25.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game this season.
The Spurs had the second-best record in the league during the season, at 62 wins and 20 losses.
Wembanyama joined David Robinson as Spurs players who won the Defensive Player of the Year award within their first three NBA seasons.
Other top vote-getters were Chet Holmgren (second), Ausar Thompson (third), Rudy Gobert (fourth), and Scottie Barnes (fifth).
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UConn basketball player Solo Ball will miss the entire upcoming season due to wrist surgery and recovery. He is expected to return and play in the 2027-28 season after a medical redshirt year.
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Solo Ball injured his wrist in a December game against Butler.
He will have surgery and miss the full next season due to recovery time.
Ball was leading UConn in scoring before the injury.
UConn coach Dan Hurley stated Ball will come back strong next season.
Ball will use a medical redshirt, meaning the lost season won’t count against his eligibility.
Other returning players for UConn include Silas DeMary Jr. and Braylon Mullins.
UConn added new players like Najai Hines and Nikolas Khamenia through transfers.
The team will need to fill the starting spot left open by Ball’s absence for the coming season.
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Jake Mangum, a new player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, made a young fan's day by throwing her a baseball during a game. The Pirates won against Mangum’s former team, the Tampa Bay Rays, and Mangum said seeing his jersey worn by a fan made the moment special.
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Jake Mangum was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Tampa Bay Rays in the offseason.
Mangum noticed a young girl wearing a Pirates jersey with his name and number during a game.
He threw a baseball to the girl, which her brother caught and gave to her.
The Pirates won the game against the Rays.
Mangum said it was his first time seeing a fan wearing his jersey in the stadium.
The Pirates have a strong record of 13 wins and 9 losses early in the season.
The team will play the Texas Rangers next in an away game series.
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The Cincinnati Bengals traded their 2026 No. 10 overall draft pick to the New York Giants for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II. Lawrence, who requested a trade, signed a one-year, $28 million contract extension with the Bengals after a less productive 2025 season.
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The Bengals traded their 2026 No. 10 overall draft pick for Dexter Lawrence II.
This was the Bengals' first time trading a top-10 pick for a player since 1966.
Lawrence asked for a trade earlier in 2026.
The Giants held both the 5th and 10th overall picks in the 2026 NFL Draft after the trade.
Lawrence had a less productive 2025 season, with career lows in sacks, tackles, and quarterback hits.
The Giants wanted to keep Lawrence but agreed to the trade after offers from the Bengals.
The Bengals gave Lawrence a one-year, $28 million contract extension after acquiring him.
Lawrence is expected to improve the Bengals’ defense as he enters his age-29 season.
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Victor Wembanyama was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) unanimously at age 22, the youngest ever to win this award. He led the league in blocked shots for the third year in a row and is also a finalist for the MVP award.
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Victor Wembanyama plays center for the San Antonio Spurs.
He is the first player to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award unanimously.
At 22, he is the youngest player to receive the DPOY award.
Wembanyama has led the NBA in blocked shots for three consecutive seasons.
The Spurs became the first team with four different players winning the DPOY award.
Wembanyama is one of only three players to win both Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.
He is a finalist for the MVP award alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić.
Winning the DPOY and being an MVP finalist guarantees multiple honors, including All-NBA First Team and All-Defensive Team selections.
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Luke Kennard scored a playoff career-high 27 points for the Los Angeles Lakers in their Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets. Lakers coach JJ Redick encouraged Kennard to keep shooting often and aggressively as the team continues its playoff run.
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Luke Kennard made 27 points in Game 1 against the Houston Rockets.
Kennard shot 9 of 13 shots overall and 5 of 5 from three-point range.
He joined the Lakers after a trade with the Atlanta Hawks before the 2025-26 trade deadline.
Kennard has led the NBA three times in three-point shooting percentage, including 47.8% this season.
Coach JJ Redick told Kennard to take more shots, even if the percentage is slightly lower.
Kennard is stepping up because key players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are out with injuries.
LeBron James scored 19 points and made 13 assists in Game 1.
The Lakers and Rockets will play Game 2 on Tuesday night at 10:30 p.m. ET.
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The 2027 Tour de France Femmes will start in Britain, featuring tough cycling stages in northern England and ending with a team time trial in London. It will be the first time the women's race includes a team time trial and the first time both the men's and women's races begin in the same foreign country in the same year.
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The 2027 women's Tour de France (Tour de France Femmes) will begin with a three-day Grand Depart in Britain.
The early stages include challenging routes in the Peak District hills and northern England.
The race will finish with an 18 km team time trial in central London on The Mall.
This is the first time the women's Tour de France will feature a team time trial.
Both the men's and women's races will start in Britain in 2027, marking the first joint foreign start for both races.
The first two British stages go from Leeds to Manchester and then Manchester to Sheffield.
Organizers expect the event to be the most attended women’s sporting event ever held in Britain.
The men's 2027 Tour de France Grand Depart will start in Edinburgh, then continue through the Lake District, Liverpool, and Wales.
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