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Drake London signed a four-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons worth $141 million, making him one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL. Meanwhile, Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams is expected to receive a big contract extension but faces delays due to a legal issue.
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Drake London signed a four-year, $141 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons, including $100 million guaranteed.
London’s contract pays him about $35.25 million per year, placing him third among the highest-paid NFL receivers.
London ranks ninth in receptions and tenth in receiving yards in the NFL since 2024.
Puka Nacua led the NFL with 129 receptions in 2025 and was rated the top receiver that year by PFF.
Nacua is in the last year of his rookie contract with the Rams and is expected to seek a record-breaking extension.
Nacua faces a civil lawsuit alleging biting and an antisemitic comment; the NFL is reviewing the case.
The Los Angeles Rams have not yet agreed on a new contract with Nacua.
London’s new deal raises the pressure for the Rams to finalize Nacua’s contract soon.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed edge-rusher Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 million contract extension. This deal may lead the team to consider trading longtime star T.J. Watt due to salary and age factors.
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Nick Herbig had a strong last season with 7.5 sacks and 48 pressures.
The Steelers agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract for Herbig, including $42 million guaranteed.
T.J. Watt earns $41 million per year and has $32 million guaranteed for the next season.
Watt will turn 32 years old in October, while Herbig is 24 and Alex Highsmith is 28.
The Steelers have $83 million yearly committed to three defensive players: Watt, Herbig, and Highsmith.
Some analysts suggest the Steelers might trade Watt to manage salary and build for the future.
A potential trade could bring high draft picks to the Steelers, possibly from the 2027 draft.
The Steelers have other young defensive talents like Cam Heyward and Keaanu Benton helping their defense.
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Lincoln Riley, USC’s football coach, signed a large 10-year contract but has not yet led the team to the College Football Playoff. USC’s athletic director says the team expects to reach the playoff this season and compete for championships, putting pressure on Riley to improve results.
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Lincoln Riley signed a 10-year, $110 million contract with USC in 2022.
Riley previously took Oklahoma to four College Football Playoffs in five years.
USC’s record under Riley is 35 wins and 18 losses, with no playoff appearances yet.
The College Football Playoff is expanding from 4 to 12 teams in 2024.
USC’s athletic director Jennifer Cohen expects the team to make the playoff this season.
USC plays in the Big Ten conference and faces tough games against Oregon, Ohio State, Penn State, and Indiana.
USC has not finished better than tied for fourth place in the Big Ten since joining.
USC is paying Riley a high salary, so the current results are seen as below expectations.
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Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees’ star player and two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP), is sidelined with a right shoulder injury including a bone bruise. His injury could affect the Yankees' performance and might also impact his chances of winning a third straight MVP award. Despite his recent lower batting stats, Judge remains a critical player for the team.
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Aaron Judge missed the last three innings of a May 31 game and will miss at least the June 2 game due to a right shoulder injury.
Imaging showed Judge has a bone bruise in his shoulder.
Judge’s batting performance in May dropped to .243/.368/.437, below his usual standards.
Overall this season, Judge has 17 home runs and 38 RBIs and is on pace for a 6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) season. WAR is a statistic that estimates a player's overall contribution to their team.
Judge is trailing other players like Bobby Witt and Cody Bellinger in WAR this season.
No MLB player has won the MVP award three years in a row since Barry Bonds from 2001 to 2004.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Judge had been experiencing shoulder soreness for weeks before the injury became serious.
The Yankees may find out how well they perform without Judge as their keystone player if his absence continues.
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The Philadelphia Eagles traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots. Their new rookie receiver, Makai Lemon, is dealing with a minor leg injury and will miss spring training but is expected to return for the main training camp.
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The Eagles traded A.J. Brown to the Patriots for future draft picks in 2027 and 2028.
A.J. Brown was the Eagles’ second-best receiver last season with 78 catches, 1,003 yards, and 7 touchdowns.
The Eagles picked Makai Lemon, a top receiver from USC, with the 20th overall pick in the NFL draft.
Lemon has a soft-tissue injury in his right leg and will miss offseason training activities (OTAs).
He is expected to be ready for the full training camp later this summer.
Missing spring practices limits Lemon’s chances to learn the team’s offense and build teamwork with quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Philadelphia still has DeVonta Smith on the team, who led the Eagles with 1,008 receiving yards last season.
The Eagles also acquired receiver Dontayvion Wicks, who had 30 catches and 332 yards with the Packers last year.
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Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said the team will wait for the legal process to finish regarding running back Josh Jacobs' off-field issue. Jacobs attended the Packers' offseason training activities (OTA) and continued to participate as usual.
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Josh Jacobs is a running back for the Green Bay Packers.
Jacobs has an unresolved legal issue from last week.
Coach Matt LaFleur referred to the team’s official statement and said they will let the legal process play out.
Jacobs was present and active at the Packers’ recent offseason training.
Jacobs started his NFL career in 2019 as a first-round draft pick by the Oakland Raiders.
He rushed for over 1,000 yards in his first two seasons and led the NFL with 1,653 yards in 2022.
The Packers signed Jacobs to a four-year contract as a free agent in March 2024.
In the 2024 season, Jacobs rushed for 1,329 yards and scored 15 touchdowns in 17 games.
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The San Antonio Spurs are preparing for the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. After winning Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and his teammates watched the horror movie "Obsession" to relax.
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The Spurs won Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder to advance to the NBA Finals.
Their next series is against the New York Knicks, starting Wednesday night.
Victor Wembanyama is a key player for the Spurs.
Wembanyama and some teammates went to see the horror movie "Obsession" after their Game 7 win.
Fans reacted that "Obsession" is a stressful movie, not what they expected for relaxing.
The Spurs are aiming to win their first NBA championship since 2014.
The Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 and seek their first title since 1973.
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The Saudi Public Investment Fund will stop funding LIV Golf after the 2026 season, despite investing about $5 billion since 2021. LIV Golf is now looking for new investors to keep the league going, while top player Jon Rahm says he will focus only on playing golf, not helping with business efforts.
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The Saudi Public Investment Fund will end its financial support for LIV Golf after 2026.
Since 2021, the fund has invested roughly $5 billion in LIV Golf.
LIV Golf has postponed its next event in New Orleans due to the funding situation.
LIV Golf created a new independent board to find long-term investors and hired Ducera Partners to assist financially.
Golfer Bryson DeChambeau is optimistic about LIV Golf’s future and wants to help find investors.
Jon Rahm, LIV Golf’s top player and highest earner with a $300 million contract, says he will focus on playing golf and not business.
Rahm has won 16 LIV Golf trophies and is considered the face of the league.
LIV Golf’s survival now depends on finding investors without Rahm’s involvement in business matters.
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Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis nearly four years after last playing in 2022. She will compete at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club in London, beginning this new phase of her tennis career. Her sister Venus Williams expressed surprise at Serena’s comeback and shared that Serena has not practiced much but still shows strong natural skill.
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Serena Williams last played professional tennis in September 2022 at the US Open.
Serena announced her return to tennis, starting at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club.
Venus Williams said Serena had not practiced much but still hits well when she plays.
Serena has 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most of any woman in the Open Era.
Serena and Venus have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles together.
Venus Williams has 7 Grand Slam singles titles.
Venus recently competed at the US Open at age 45, the oldest to do so since 1981.
Serena will play doubles at Queen’s Club as a wild card with 19-year-old Victoria Mboko from Canada.
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The city of San Antonio is excited as their basketball team, the San Antonio Spurs, prepares to play the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. The Spurs’ new star player, Frenchman Victor Wembanyama, has helped bring new energy and hope to the team and its fans.
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The San Antonio Spurs are in the NBA Finals, playing against the New York Knicks.
Fans in San Antonio show strong support for the Spurs with decorations, jerseys, and community events.
A large statue of Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ French player, stands in the city as a symbol of pride.
Wembanyama is 7-foot-4 (2.24 meters) tall and joined the Spurs in 2023.
The Spurs last won the NBA championship in 1999 against the Knicks.
Fans and local people feel this is “a new time” for the Spurs, inspired by Wembanyama’s arrival.
Wembanyama interacts with fans and is seen as part of the community.
Even local nuns have shown support by wearing Spurs jerseys and sharing videos online.
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The San Antonio Spurs basketball team is preparing for the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, with high hopes of winning their sixth title. Fans in San Antonio celebrate French player Victor "Wemby" Wembanyama, who has become a key figure in the team’s success since joining in 2023.
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Victor Wembanyama, a 2.24-meter tall French player, joined the Spurs in 2023 and boosted the team’s performance.
The Spurs are facing the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals for the first game on Wednesday.
San Antonio has a population of 1.5 million, with many residents strongly supporting the Spurs.
A 5.5-meter tall wooden statue of Wembanyama stands in the city as a symbol of fandom.
Fans, including families, musicians, and even nuns, show strong enthusiasm for the team.
Wembanyama is known for engaging with the community and visiting the statue to sign it.
The Spurs last won the NBA Championship 27 years ago, in 1999, also against the Knicks.
The team’s presence is visible everywhere in San Antonio, from restaurants to street decorations.
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The United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) will start playing in the World Cup Group D next week, with their first match against Paraguay in Los Angeles. The group includes strong teams like Turkey, Paraguay, and Australia, making it a challenging competition for the USMNT as they aim to advance to the knockout rounds.
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The 2026 World Cup is being hosted by the United States and other North American countries.
USMNT’s first Group D game is against Paraguay in Los Angeles.
Other Group D teams are Turkey and Australia.
Turkey has young key players Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) and Arda Güler (Real Madrid).
The US team's defense is considered slow, which could be a weakness against Turkey.
Folarin Balogun, an American player playing for AS Monaco, is seen as a potential breakout star.
The author predicts Turkey might take first place, with the US second, Paraguay third, and Australia fourth.
The USMNT has the advantage of playing home games during the tournament.
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The article previews Group C of the upcoming World Cup, highlighting Brazil and Morocco as the strongest teams. It focuses on Brazil’s need to win its first title in 25 years and the pressure on Brazilian player Vinícius Júnior to lead the team. The article predicts Brazil will finish first in the group, with Morocco second, followed by Scotland and Haiti.
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The World Cup will take place across Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Group C includes Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti.
Brazil aims to win its first World Cup title in 25 years.
Morocco was a surprise semifinalist in the last World Cup.
The opening game between Brazil and Morocco is seen as very important for group standings.
Vinícius Júnior, a star player for Brazil and Real Madrid, faces pressure to perform well.
Scotland is expected to compete strongly for third place in the group.
Haiti is considered the underdog in Group C.
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Victor Wembanyama, a star player for the San Antonio Spurs, talked about balancing the team’s proud past with building its future as they enter the NBA Finals. He praised former Spurs legends who now guide the team while highlighting his own strong performance that helped bring the Spurs to the Finals for the first time since 2014.
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The San Antonio Spurs have a strong history with key figures like Gregg Popovich, Tim Duncan, David Robinson, and Manu Ginobili.
These former stars now mentor the current Spurs team as they prepare for the 2026 NBA Finals.
Victor Wembanyama said he feels supported by these mentors and doesn’t have to try hard to balance past and future.
Wembanyama is 22 years old and from France.
In his first 17 playoff games, he averaged 23.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game.
The Spurs have reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014.
If the Spurs beat the New York Knicks in the Finals, they will win their sixth NBA championship.
Game 1 of the Finals is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday at the Spurs’ Frost Bank Center.
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Russell Wilson is leaving his NFL player career and will become a TV sports analyst for CBS Sports. His record as a quarterback and recent performance have sparked a new discussion about whether he should enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Russell Wilson is joining CBS Sports as an analyst on the pregame show.
He turned down a chance to be a backup quarterback for the New York Jets.
Wilson was a 10-time Pro Bowler but never a first-team All-Pro or MVP.
He helped the Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl XLVIII.
Wilson has the most passing yards, touchdowns, and highest passer rating in Seahawks history.
After leaving Seattle, his performance declined with the Broncos, Steelers, and Giants.
The Broncos traded many draft picks to get Wilson, but the team struggled with him.
Some analysts are unsure if Wilson’s career achievements are enough for the Hall of Fame.
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The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams, with Canada hosting its first-ever World Cup game against Bosnia & Herzegovina in Toronto. Group B includes Canada, Switzerland, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Qatar, with Switzerland favored to win the group and Canada expected to advance in second place.
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The 2026 World Cup is the largest ever, with 48 teams competing.
Canada will host its first World Cup game against Bosnia & Herzegovina in Toronto.
Switzerland did not lose any games during their qualifying group and scored 14 goals.
Alphonso Davies, a key Canadian player from Bayern Munich, is dealing with a hamstring injury before the tournament.
Davies’ fitness is uncertain and could affect Canada's performance in the group stage.
Switzerland is predicted to finish first in Group B, with Canada second, Bosnia & Herzegovina third, and Qatar last.
Bosnia & Herzegovina could advance if they finish strong in the group.
Qatar is expected to struggle to gain points in this group.
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The article previews Group A of the 2026 World Cup, where Mexico will host and aims to advance beyond the first round after a poor 2022 performance. It highlights Mexico's opening match against South Africa and discusses key players and team predictions for the group.
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The 2026 World Cup will feature Mexico as one of the host countries.
Mexico failed to get past the first round in the 2022 World Cup and wants to do better this time.
Group A includes Mexico, South Korea, Czechia, and South Africa.
The first match of the tournament is Mexico versus South Africa, a rematch of their 2010 opening game.
A draw would be a bad result for Mexico but a strong start for South Africa.
Son Heung-min, a South Korean player now with Los Angeles FC, is highlighted as a key player.
Predictions say Mexico will likely win the group, South Korea will come second, Czechia third, and South Africa last.
Mexico’s advantage is playing at home, even though their team is not the strongest or most unified.
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The New York Knicks are heading into the 2026 NBA Finals after winning 11 games in a row and sweeping the Eastern Conference playoffs. Knicks player Jalen Brunson said the team prepared hard during their break and learned from past mistakes to be ready for Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs.
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The Knicks have an 11-game winning streak in the playoffs.
They swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round.
The Knicks also swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
They took extra time to rest and prepare while waiting for the Western Conference winner.
The Western Conference Finals will be decided between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Jalen Brunson is the Knicks’ point guard and spoke about the team’s focus during the break.
The Knicks will face the Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Brunson said they practiced hard without knowing their opponent to avoid the slow start they had in a previous game.
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Stephon Castle, a player for the San Antonio Spurs, called Victor Wembanyama the best player in the world during a media interview before the 2026 NBA Finals. Wembanyama has led the Spurs to the finals with strong performances and was named the most valuable player (MVP) of the Western Conference Finals.
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Stephon Castle praised Victor Wembanyama for his leadership and lack of ego, creating good energy in the team.
Wembanyama helped the Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.
He was the unanimous MVP of that series.
Wembanyama is 22 years old and from France.
In his first 17 playoff games, he averaged 23.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game.
Last season, Wembanyama finished third in MVP voting behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic.
The NBA Finals will begin with Game 1 on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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The 2026 NBA Finals will feature the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, led by star players Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson. Brunson praised Wembanyama’s unique skills and the challenge he presents on the court during a recent interview.
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The NBA Finals matchup is between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks.
Victor Wembanyama was named the Western Conference Finals MVP unanimously.
Jalen Brunson won the Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy unanimously.
Brunson spoke highly of Wembanyama's abilities on both offense and defense.
Wembanyama is 7 feet 4 inches tall and is known for his unusual skills for someone his size.
Wembanyama averaged 23.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game in his first 17 career playoff games.
Brunson averaged 26.9 points and 6.6 assists per game during the Eastern Conference Finals.
The first game of the NBA Finals will start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
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