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The Washington Mystics started the 2026 WNBA season strongly but had a funny moment in the locker room when rookie Cotie McMahon sang loudly and a teammate told her to be quiet. Rookie Lauren Betts, who helped UCLA win a national championship, and other new players have joined the team, which is trying to make the playoffs again.
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Lauren Betts was the 4th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Mystics.
Cotie McMahon, another rookie, was picked 11th overall and was caught singing loudly in a TikTok video.
The Mystics also drafted Angela Dugalic at 9th overall.
Betts has played limited minutes so far, averaging 3.7 points and 3 rebounds per game.
Shakira Austin, a strong player, is making it harder for Betts to get more playing time.
The Mystics have a young group of talented players, including All-Stars Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen.
The team aims to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2023 and to advance further than the first round since their 2019 WNBA championship win.
The article includes a lighthearted locker room moment showing team chemistry between rookies and veterans.
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Billie Jean King, a famous tennis champion and advocate for equality, graduated from college at age 82. She returned to finish her history degree 61 years after she left school to pursue tennis.
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Billie Jean King left college in 1964 to focus on her tennis career.
She won 39 tennis championships, including Wimbledon doubles at age 18.
King is known for fighting for gender and pay equality in sports.
She founded the Women’s Tennis Association in 1973.
King won the "Battle of the Sexes" match against Bobby Riggs in 1973.
She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a congressional Medal of Honor.
King returned to college and earned her history degree from Cal State Los Angeles at age 82.
She urged graduates to be fearless, have fun, and make history.
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NBA players were surveyed about where they think Giannis Antetokounmpo will play next season amid trade and free agency rumors. Nearly half believe he will stay with the Milwaukee Bucks, while others think he might join teams like the Miami Heat, New York Knicks, or Los Angeles Lakers.
Key Facts
Giannis Antetokounmpo faces an ultimatum from the Milwaukee Bucks to sign a contract extension or be traded.
Over 150 NBA players answered a survey about Antetokounmpo’s possible future team.
45.7% of players think Giannis will remain with the Bucks next season.
Other top potential teams mentioned are Miami Heat (23.2%), New York Knicks (16.6%), Los Angeles Lakers (3.3%), Golden State Warriors (2%), and Minnesota Timberwolves (2%).
The survey was done before the Bucks started pushing for a decision this offseason.
Miami Heat is known as a team eager to add star players in free agency.
The Knicks’ current playoff success might affect their interest in signing Giannis.
One player mentioned the Oklahoma City Thunder as a possible but surprising team for Giannis, which could cause strong reactions.
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The NBA named Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the second year in a row. The announcement was leaked early by ESPN reporter Shams Charania, which upset players like Draymond Green who wanted the league’s official reveal to be the first news.
Key Facts
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA MVP award for the second straight season.
ESPN reporter Shams Charania leaked the MVP winner hours before the NBA’s official announcement.
The leak happened on social media and on an Amazon Prime pregame show.
Draymond Green criticized the NBA for losing control over when the news was shared.
Green called the early leak “embarrassing” and said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver should fix this.
Charania said his job is to report news as soon as he learns it, defending the early leak.
Nikola Jokic finished second in the MVP voting.
The official MVP announcement happened before a playoff game between the Thunder and the Spurs.
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A recent survey of NBA players asked which team they least want to be traded to. The Memphis Grizzlies were the top choice, followed by the Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings.
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125 NBA players answered the question about which team they would least want to join in a trade.
35.8% of players picked the Memphis Grizzlies as the team they least want to play for.
Players dislike Memphis partly because of their experiences with the hotels where visiting teams stay.
The Washington Wizards were second at 11.7%, noted for having less nightlife and a struggling team history.
The Sacramento Kings came third at 10.8%, also considered a less exciting city with a weaker team record.
Some players mentioned big market teams like the New York Knicks (3.3%) and Los Angeles Lakers (1.7%) as teams they would avoid.
LeBron James and other stars have publicly shared that they do not enjoy visiting Memphis.
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Caitlin Clark, a star basketball player for the Indiana Fever, answered interview questions while holding five puppies. Clark has been very successful in her WNBA career, despite injuries last season, and is currently playing her third season.
Key Facts
Caitlin Clark is a two-time All-Star guard for the Indiana Fever.
She was the number one pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
Clark won Rookie of the Year and led the league in assists.
Last season, she missed most games due to groin and quad injuries but was still named an All-Star.
This season, Clark averages 24.3 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds per game.
The Indiana Fever team has a 2-2 record this season.
In a recent interview, Clark was distracted by puppies on her lap while answering questions.
Clark shared personal details, like liking warm chocolate chip cookies and regretting giving up piano.
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Colin Cowherd, a sports commentator, criticized WNBA player Caitlin Clark for not winning a championship in her first two seasons. Many fans disagreed, saying it is unfair to expect a title so early in her career, especially since she missed time due to injury.
Key Facts
Caitlin Clark is a top player for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA.
Colin Cowherd said Clark has not won a playoff series in her first two seasons.
Clark missed part of her second season because of injury.
Cowherd believes Clark could be a multiple-championship player with the right coach and teammates.
Fans on social media disagreed, calling Cowherd’s expectations unfair and premature.
The Indiana Fever have a strong team with several good players besides Clark.
Stephanie White, a former WNBA Coach of the Year, is now the Fever’s coach.
The Fever’s record is 2 wins and 2 losses in the early 2026 season.
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Chicago Sky player Natasha Cloud criticized the referees for not protecting teammate Rickea Jackson during a recent WNBA game. Jackson suffered a knee injury after an awkward landing, and Cloud feels the officials failed to control the game and keep players safe.
Key Facts
The WNBA started its 2026 season focusing on reducing physical play by emphasizing fewer fouls.
Games have seen many complaints about refereeing since the season began on May 8.
Natasha Cloud said the referees did not protect Rickea Jackson, who got hurt in the second quarter.
Jackson injured her knee after a brief bump and an awkward landing; the MRI results are not yet public.
Jackson was the fourth overall pick in the 2024 draft and is currently the Sky’s leading scorer.
Chicago Sky won the game 86-79 against Minnesota and has a 3-1 record this season.
The Sky’s next game is against the Dallas Wings at home.
Cloud said referees need to balance letting players play and keeping the game under control to avoid injuries.
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Jaylen Brown criticized ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith during a Twitch stream, calling him "clickbait media" and urging him to retire after Smith questioned Brown's positive view of his recent NBA season. In response, Smith warned Brown about possible negative consequences of his comments, and former Celtics player Kendrick Perkins said many people in the Celtics organization disagree with Brown.
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Jaylen Brown called out ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith during a Twitch stream.
Brown said Smith is "the face of clickbait media" and told him to retire.
The conflict started after Smith criticized Brown's saying this season was his favorite despite a key teammate's injury.
Smith responded on his show "First Take," warning Brown to be careful what he wishes for.
Kendrick Perkins said former Celtics players and people in the organization disagree with Brown's comments.
Perkins mentioned receiving messages from former players that criticize Brown’s accountability.
Brown is preparing for an important offseason connected to trade rumors involving Giannis Antetokounmpo.
These trade rumors could make Brown a key figure in potential Celtics deals.
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The New York Mets scored 10 runs in the 12th inning to win 16-7 against the Washington Nationals. This was the first time a National League team scored at least 10 runs in extra innings since 1919.
Key Facts
The Mets scored 10 runs in the 12th inning.
They beat the Washington Nationals with a score of 16-7.
Carson Benge contributed with a run batted in (RBI) single and a two-run double.
This is the first time since 1919 that a National League team scored 10 or more runs in an extra inning.
The game took place in New York on a Monday.
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Alfonso Marquez, a veteran MLB umpire, was hit twice in the face by foul balls during a game on May 18, forcing him to leave. His mask protected him, but the hits showed how dangerous foul balls can be for umpires.
Key Facts
Alfonso Marquez is the first Mexican-born MLB umpire and the first Latin American crew chief.
On May 18, he was struck twice in the face mask by foul balls in the second inning of a game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
The second hit, a foul ball to the forehead, made Marquez leave the game.
After he left, first base umpire Mike Estabrook took over home plate duties.
Marquez has worked five World Series and two All-Star Games since joining MLB in 1999.
He is also a member of the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame since 2001.
Umpire injuries have gained attention recently after a Japanese umpire was seriously injured by a bat.
Marquez’s incident highlights the risks umpires face from fast-moving balls despite protective gear.
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The Indiana Fever won their first home game of the season against the Seattle Storm, with Sophie Cunningham scoring 17 points and making a key blocked shot. Cunningham celebrated the block, which caused mixed reactions online, and she responded humorously to critics on social media.
Key Facts
The Indiana Fever beat the Seattle Storm 89-78 in their first home win of the season.
Caitlin Clark led the team with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Sophie Cunningham scored 17 points, grabbed three rebounds, and made one block during the game.
Cunningham blocked a shot in the second quarter and celebrated by smiling and raising her hands.
The celebration video went viral on X, gathering 1.3 million views.
Some people liked Cunningham’s celebration, while others criticized it.
Cunningham replied to critics by joking she usually only celebrates like that with her 2-year-old niece.
Cunningham has played in the WNBA since 2019 and joined the Fever last season.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers won two important Game 7 matches in the NBA playoffs, beating the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons. James Harden played in these games but had low shooting success, continuing his pattern of underperforming in big games. The Cavaliers still plan to keep Harden on their team despite his struggles.
Key Facts
The Cavaliers won two Game 7 playoff games against the Raptors and Pistons.
James Harden scored 18 points with poor shooting against the Raptors and only 9 points with low shooting accuracy against the Pistons.
Harden has a history of underperforming in important basketball games.
Harden was traded to the Cavaliers from the Clippers around the February trade deadline.
The Clippers had not decided whether to keep Harden for next season because of contract uncertainty.
The Cavaliers are planning a new contract to keep Harden on the team.
Donovan Mitchell is seen as the key player for the Cavaliers’ future success.
The Cavaliers may face tough competition from the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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The Indianapolis Colts have extended contracts with quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Alec Pierce ahead of the 2026 season. The team may pursue veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel to strengthen their passing game and support Jones following his recent injury.
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The Colts renewed deals with Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce on March 12.
Adding Deebo Samuel is seen as a good fit to complement existing receivers like Alec Pierce and Josh Downs.
Samuel caught 72 passes last season for the Washington Commanders, gaining 727 yards and scoring five touchdowns.
Samuel is known for gaining a lot of yards after catching the ball, which helps quarterbacks by creating quick scoring chances.
Daniel Jones missed the 2025 playoffs due to an Achilles tendon injury in December.
Deebo Samuel has 406 receptions, 5,519 yards, and 27 touchdowns over seven NFL seasons.
The Colts are focusing on giving Jones more reliable targets to minimize his need to move around under pressure.
The team recently added receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine but wants more veteran experience for the upcoming season.
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J.T. Ginn, a pitcher for the Athletics, did not allow any hits until the ninth inning against the Angels. The Angels scored the winning runs with a single and a two-run home run in the final moments of the game.
Key Facts
J.T. Ginn pitched a no-hitter into the ninth inning.
The game was between the Athletics and the Angels.
Adam Frazier hit a single at the start of the ninth inning.
Zach Neto hit a two-run walk-off home run to end the game.
The Angels won the game with that home run.
The walk-off home run means the game ended immediately after the hit.
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Kelsey Plum made WNBA history by scoring at least 25 points in each of the first four games of the season while shooting 55% or better. Despite her strong performance, the Los Angeles Sparks have started the season with one win and three losses.
Key Facts
Kelsey Plum is the only WNBA player to start a season with four games scoring at least 25 points and shooting 55% or higher from the field.
Only three other players—A'ja Wilson, Lauren Jackson, and Penny Taylor—have had similar four-game streaks at any point in a season.
The Sparks lost 109-96 to the Toronto Tempo in their latest game, with Plum scoring 28 points.
The Sparks’ only win this season so far was also against the Toronto Tempo, where Plum scored 27 points.
Head coach Lynne Roberts said the team is struggling offensively and defensively, causing added pressure on their players.
Plum emphasized the need for resilience, saying players must be able to "take a punch and punch back."
The Sparks have not made the playoffs since 2020 or won a championship since 2016.
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The San Francisco 49ers are aiming to improve their pass rush by potentially adding Joey Bosa, the older brother of their star defensive end Nick Bosa. Joey Bosa recently played for the Buffalo Bills and has a strong defensive record, including multiple Pro Bowl selections.
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The 49ers ranked 28th in sacks last season, recording only 27 sacks.
Joey Bosa is the older brother of Nick Bosa, a star defensive end for the 49ers.
Joey Bosa played 14 games last season, recording 5 sacks and 5 forced fumbles.
He has made the Pro Bowl five times, with the most recent selection in 2024.
Joey Bosa signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills in 2025 for $12.6 million.
Bosa's speed and power abilities remain strong, making him a good fit for the 49ers’ defensive strategy.
The 49ers’ pass rush ranked last in pressure rate and total sacks in 2025.
Adding Joey Bosa could provide valuable depth and increase the team’s pass rush pressure.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will face the San Antonio Spurs, led by Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama, in the Western Conference finals. This playoff series is highly anticipated because both teams have strong young players and a competitive history, making it a potential long-term rivalry in the NBA.
Key Facts
The Thunder are the reigning NBA champions and have back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The Spurs have Victor Wembanyama, the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year.
These two teams have strong young players and could meet many times in the future.
The Spurs beat the Thunder 4 out of 5 times in the regular season.
This series marks a very intense rivalry, with both teams strongly competing against each other.
Last similar excitement in the playoffs was in 2018 between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets.
The 2018 series involved the Rockets nearly eliminating the Warriors before the Warriors won in Game 7.
This new series is expected to be an exciting, competitive matchup with potential for future rivalries.
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Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship, his first major golf title, finishing three shots ahead of Alex Smalley and Jon Rahm. Rory McIlroy and other top players praised Rai for his skill and good character following his victory.
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Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship at age 31.
Rai finished the tournament at nine-under par.
He won by three shots over runners-up Alex Smalley and Jon Rahm.
This was Rai’s second win on the PGA Tour.
Rai became the first English golfer to win the PGA Championship in over 100 years.
Rory McIlroy said everyone at the tournament was happy for Rai.
Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele praised Rai’s kindness and work ethic.
Rai’s victory was unexpected, as he was considered an underdog before the event.
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Adam Scott reached his 100th consecutive major golf tournament, a rare achievement in the sport. This milestone highlights his long-lasting career, which began in 2000, and places him just behind the record held by Jack Nicklaus.
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Adam Scott finished the recent PGA Championship 8 over par and did not compete for the top spots.
Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship, becoming the first English winner since 1919.
Scott’s streak of playing in major championships started in the 2001 Open Championship.
He has played 100 major championships in a row, a rare accomplishment in golf.
The record for most consecutive major starts is held by Jack Nicklaus with 146.
Scott won the 2013 Masters, becoming the first Australian male to win that event.
He has spent 11 weeks as the world’s No. 1 golfer and has 14 PGA Tour wins.
The 2026 U.S. Open, where Scott will compete next, will be held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York.
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