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Tom Dundon, the new owner of the Portland Trail Blazers basketball team, defended his choices after fans and media accused him of being cheap. He explained that his decisions, like limiting hotel stays and not traveling with two-way players, were meant to be practical and resourceful, not to save money unnecessarily.
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Tom Dundon owns the Portland Trail Blazers and also the Carolina Hurricanes hockey team.
He faced criticism for how he managed team travel and accommodations during the playoffs.
Staff had to check out of their hotel by noon and wait in the lobby instead of having a late checkout.
Two-way players, who can play both in the NBA and its minor league, were not taken on the playoff trip.
Dundon said he didn’t want to waste $100 million just to avoid being called cheap.
He provided a hotel ballroom and free food for the staff to use while waiting.
Dundon admitted he made a mistake by applying hockey travel habits to basketball.
He said NHL teams don’t travel with extra people to avoid distractions, but NBA teams handle travel differently.
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Five teams remain in the NBA playoffs, with the Oklahoma City Thunder leading as favorites to win the championship. The San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, and Cleveland Cavaliers are also still competing, with varying chances to claim the title.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have not lost a game in the playoffs so far and hold a 57% chance to win the NBA title.
The San Antonio Spurs, led by three rookie stars, have a 23% chance and are considered a strong contender in the Western Conference.
The New York Knicks reached the conference finals by defeating the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia Sixers, holding a 14% chance to win.
The Detroit Pistons have a 4% chance and face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a deciding Game 7.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 2% title chance and hope for a strong performance from LeBron James in Game 7.
The conference finals are set to take place next week, narrowing the five teams down to four finalists.
Fans see the Western Conference final, particularly between the Thunder and Spurs, as potentially more competitive than the East finals.
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Aaron Rodgers has agreed to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 NFL season with a one-year contract worth up to $25 million. The deal includes a base salary between $22 million and $23 million, plus incentives, and is expected to be finalized soon.
Key Facts
Aaron Rodgers is a four-time NFL MVP quarterback.
He signed a deal to return to the Steelers for the 2026 season.
The contract is reportedly worth up to $25 million for one year.
The base salary ranges between $22 million and $23 million.
Additional money may come from performance incentives.
Rodgers previously signed a one-year $13.65 million contract with the Steelers for the 2025 season.
He missed the entire 2023 season due to an Achilles injury while with the New York Jets.
Mike McCarthy, who coached Rodgers in Green Bay, is now the Steelers’ head coach.
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FIFA is charging very high prices for tickets and related costs for the 2026 World Cup, which will be the largest ever with 48 teams playing 104 matches in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. These high prices have upset fans and officials, and some cities are pushing back against extra costs linked to hosting the event.
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The 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams and 104 matches across three countries: the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
FIFA expects to make a record $10.9 billion from the tournament.
Ticket prices on FIFA’s resale site include a 15% fee for both buyers and sellers.
The most expensive final ticket recently cost $33,970, and some resale tickets went as high as $2 million, though FIFA said those prices don’t reflect actual sales.
The average cheapest ticket price on resale for group-stage matches was $553, with the cheapest final ticket priced at $7,734.
President Trump said he would not pay $1,000 for a U.S. game ticket.
Cities hosting games face high costs for security and transportation, with New Jersey charging $98 for round-trip train fares to the MetLife Stadium, far above normal prices.
Vancouver officials declined FIFA’s request for a police motorcade for FIFA’s president, seeking to keep costs and security measures reasonable.
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Fans are looking forward to next month’s World Cup soccer tournament but are surprised by the high prices. Both people attending the games and the cities hosting the event are facing increased costs.
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The World Cup soccer tournament will start next month.
Fans are excited but find the prices for tickets and travel expensive.
Host cities are also experiencing higher costs due to the event.
The article highlights the financial challenges related to the World Cup.
CBS News reporter Adam Yamaguchi covered the story.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a one-year, $25 million deal. This move means the team may continue avoiding building for the future by relying on an older player instead of developing new talent.
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Aaron Rodgers is the new starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Rodgers signed a one-year contract worth about $25 million.
The Steelers had hoped to develop younger quarterbacks like Will Howard or Drew Allar.
The team risks not improving long-term by signing Rodgers instead of focusing on new players.
Steelers may stay in the middle of the draft and miss out on top quarterback prospects.
Rodgers could return again next year if no better options emerge.
The Steelers aim to win more games but may remain playoff contenders without advancing far.
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Napoleon Solo won the 151st Preakness Stakes horse race, holding off Iron Honor near the end. The race was held at Laurel Park in Maryland because Pimlico was being rebuilt, and the Kentucky Derby winner, Golden Tempo, did not compete.
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Napoleon Solo won the Preakness Stakes, finishing ahead of Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths.
The race featured 14 horses and was moved to Laurel Park due to Pimlico being rebuilt.
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo did not race in the Preakness.
Taj Mahal started as the favorite but could not maintain his lead.
Trainer Chad Summers and jockey Paco Lopez earned their first Triple Crown race win.
Napoleon Solo had two fifth-place finishes earlier in the year before this win.
Three horses that raced in both the Derby and Preakness finished fourth (Ocelli), fifth (Incredibolt), and ninth (Robusta).
The final leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes, will take place on June 6 in Saratoga, New York.
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Jon Rahm is close to winning the PGA Championship with one round left, despite some recent problems related to the LIV Golf league. He aims to focus on playing well and possibly winning his third major tournament, which would be a big achievement for his career and for Spain.
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Jon Rahm scored 3-under-par 67 in the third round at the PGA Championship in Pennsylvania.
He accidentally hit a volunteer with a divot during the first round and apologized.
Rahm said he is focusing on his own performance rather than outside issues.
A win would be his third major title, after the 2021 U.S. Open and 2023 Masters wins.
Rahm is currently first in points for the LIV Golf league as a member of Legion XIII.
The Saudi-backed LIV Golf league announced it will stop funding after 2026.
Rahm does not plan to leave LIV Golf and return to the PGA Tour.
He has several years left on his LIV contract and is focused on this season and upcoming major tournaments.
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Ronda Rousey won her first mixed martial arts (MMA) fight in 10 years by quickly making Gina Carano give up using an armbar submission. The fight lasted only 17 seconds and was the main event of the evening.
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Ronda Rousey returned to MMA after a 10-year break.
She faced Gina Carano in the main event fight.
The fight lasted just 17 seconds.
Rousey won by submission using an armbar technique.
An armbar is a move that puts pressure on the opponent’s arm to make them tap out.
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Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2024 NFL season. He previously led the team to a division title and will reunite with former coach Mike McCarthy.
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Rodgers signed a one-year deal worth $22 to $23 million, with potential incentives raising it to $25 million.
He is 42 years old and will play his 22nd NFL season, possibly his last.
Rodgers helped the Steelers win the AFC North last year with 24 touchdown passes and 7 interceptions.
Mike McCarthy, Rodgers’ former coach in Green Bay, is now the Steelers head coach.
The Steelers placed an unrestricted free agent tender on Rodgers, a move that protects their interests if he signed elsewhere.
The Steelers also have quarterbacks Drew Allar, Mason Rudolph, and Will Howard on their roster.
It is not yet known when Rodgers will start practicing with the team; activities begin on May 18.
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The Dallas Wings lost 90-86 to the Minnesota Lynx, and coach Jose Fernandez criticized the team for selfish play. Star guard Paige Bueckers compared her playing style to NBA star Stephen Curry, highlighting selflessness and off-ball movement as key parts of her game.
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The Dallas Wings lost 90-86 to the Minnesota Lynx.
Head coach Jose Fernandez blamed selfishness for the team's poor performance.
Paige Bueckers is an All-Star guard and the Wings’ 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick.
Bueckers compared her style of play to Stephen Curry, noting his off-ball movement and selflessness.
Bueckers scored 27 points and had eight assists in the game against Minnesota.
The Wings have lost two out of their first three games in the 2026 WNBA season.
Bueckers is adapting to Fernandez’s system while serving as a key player for Dallas.
The Wings will next play against Washington on Monday night.
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen replaced Alex Lyon as goalie and made 17 saves in the game. The Buffalo Sabres won 8-3 against the Montreal Canadiens, which tied their playoff series and forced a deciding Game 7.
Key Facts
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was the goalie for the Sabres in this game.
He saved 17 shots on goal.
Alex Lyon started the game but allowed 3 goals on 4 shots.
The Sabres scored 8 goals in total.
The Canadiens scored 3 goals.
This win tied the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
The series will be decided in a Game 7.
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At the US PGA Championship after the third round, Alex Smalley, who has never won a professional golf tournament, leads by two shots. The leaderboard is very close with 21 players within four shots, including several major champions, making the final round unpredictable.
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Alex Smalley, ranked No. 78 in the world, leads at six under par.
Smalley leads by two shots over five players tied for second place.
There are 21 players within four shots of the lead going into the final round.
Eight major championship winners are among those close to the lead.
Some well-known players near the top include Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Patrick Reed.
The leaderboard was nearly a six-way tie at one point, which would have set a record for a major after 54 holes.
The course set-up was adjusted after players criticized its difficulty in the first two rounds.
The final round is expected to be competitive and exciting due to the tight scores and presence of experienced players.
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Coco Gauff lost the Italian Open final to Elina Svitolina in three sets. She shared funny posts on Instagram about losing and said she learned from the experience. Gauff will soon compete in the French Open, hoping to improve her results.
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Coco Gauff lost the Italian Open final to Elina Svitolina with scores 6-4, 6-7, 6-2.
Last year, Gauff lost the same final to Jasmine Paolini but won the French Open shortly after.
Gauff has won two Grand Slam titles: the 2023 U.S. Open and the 2023 French Open.
She posted humorous messages on Instagram about the difficulty of losing and attending the trophy ceremony.
Gauff is ranked No. 4 in WTA singles as of now.
She reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open earlier this year.
The French Open is coming up soon and is a key event in the tennis calendar.
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The article discusses whether the Pittsburgh Steelers can succeed in the upcoming season with a 42-year-old quarterback. It questions if the quarterback still has the skills to perform well and whether the Steelers’ offense will resemble their 2025 lineup. The piece also considers if repeating the same strategy will help the team.
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The Steelers have a 42-year-old quarterback on their roster.
There is uncertainty about the quarterback’s current abilities.
The team’s offense from the 2025 season is being compared to the upcoming season.
The article explores whether using the same approach as before will benefit the Steelers.
The focus is on the Steelers’ chances to win in the future with these factors in place.
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The article ranks the top five players expected to shape the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. It highlights key players from both teams and discusses their potential impact on the series.
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Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs is ranked as the top player heading into the finals due to his strong playoff performance.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) of the Thunder is a two-time league MVP and a crucial player for the Thunder’s chances to repeat as champions.
Chet Holmgren of the Thunder faces a critical moment in his career; his performance against Wembanyama could define his future status in the league.
Stephon Castle from the Spurs has had a strong postseason, notably scoring 32 points and contributing 11 rebounds and six assists in a key game.
Jalen Williams of the Thunder is considered a potential game-changer if he recovers well from a recent hamstring injury.
The Thunder and Spurs are fierce rivals, and the matchup is one of the most anticipated NBA playoff series in recent years.
The article mentions other notable players including De’Aaron Fox, Isaiah Hartenstein, Dylan Harper, and Alex Caruso.
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Alex Smalley leads the US PGA Championship going into the final round, holding a two-shot advantage after the third round. Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Justin Rose, and Aaron Rai all made strong moves on a challenging Aronimink course that saw adjustments to tee positions and pins to improve scoring conditions.
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Alex Smalley is leading the US PGA Championship at six under par after three rounds.
Rory McIlroy is three shots behind Smalley after a solid third round.
Jon Rahm and Aaron Rai are also close to the lead, within two and four shots respectively.
The PGA of America changed some tee and pin positions to make the course easier after complaints from players.
Fourteen players shared the lead at different times during the third round.
Thirty players will be within five shots of the lead for the final round.
McIlroy is attempting to win his third US PGA title and could become one of the few to win the first two major tournaments of the year.
Scottie Scheffler, last year’s champion, fell behind but remains in contention.
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Napoleon Solo won the 151st Preakness Stakes horse race, held at Laurel Park for the first time. Jockey Paco Lopez and trainer Chad Summers both earned their first Preakness victory.
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Napoleon Solo won against 13 other horses in the Preakness Stakes.
The race was held at Laurel Park, Maryland, instead of Pimlico due to renovations.
The Preakness had 14 horses, the largest field since 2011.
Jockey Paco Lopez won the Preakness for the first time in his second ride.
Trainer Chad Summers earned his first Preakness win.
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo did not run in this race to rest after the Derby.
The Preakness is the second race in the Triple Crown series.
The prize money for the race was $2 million.
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