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Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in a major American professional sports league, has died at 47 from a severe brain cancer called glioblastoma. Many people in the basketball community, including former teammate and coach Jason Kidd, expressed their sadness and honored Collins' courage and impact.
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Jason Collins died from stage 4 glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer, at age 47.
He publicly shared his cancer diagnosis in December through an ESPN essay.
Collins was the first active openly gay athlete in a major U.S. sports league when signed by the Brooklyn Nets in 2014.
He came out as gay in April 2013 in a Sports Illustrated cover story.
Collins played 13 seasons in the NBA for several teams, including the Nets, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Hawks, Celtics, and Wizards.
Former teammate and coach Jason Kidd expressed grief and praised Collins as a pioneer and courageous person.
The NBA and its commissioner Adam Silver released statements honoring Collins and sending condolences to his family.
The San Antonio Spurs held a moment of silence for Collins and recently deceased player Brandon Clarke before a game.
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Cam Boozer, a top college basketball player from Duke, is expected to be one of the first picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. While most experts predict he will be selected third, some believe he could be chosen first by the Washington Wizards based on his strong college performance and promising skills shown at the NBA Draft Combine.
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Cam Boozer plays for Duke and helped his team earn the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Many analysts currently rank Boozer as the third overall pick in the NBA Draft.
Some NBA experts think Boozer could be picked first, possibly by the Washington Wizards.
Boozer averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game at Duke.
At the NBA Draft Combine, Boozer’s vertical jump was 35 inches.
Other top prospects include AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, who are projected to be picked first and second.
The NBA Draft Combine helps teams assess players' physical abilities before choosing them.
The draft order can change based on combine results and team needs.
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Cal Raleigh had not gotten a hit for the longest time in Major League Baseball this season. He finally got a hit in the seventh inning, which was his first since April 27.
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Cal Raleigh had the longest hitless streak in Major League Baseball this year.
His last hit before breaking the streak was on April 27.
He got a hit in the seventh inning of the game.
This hit ended his long stretch without a hit.
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Pavel Dorofeyev scored a goal in overtime to help the Vegas Knights win 3-2 against the Ducks. This win gave the Knights a 3-2 lead in their playoff series.
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Pavel Dorofeyev scored two goals in the game.
His second goal happened 4 minutes and 10 seconds into overtime.
Vegas Knights won the game 3-2 over the Ducks.
The win gave Vegas a 3-2 lead in the series.
This puts the Knights close to advancing to the Western Conference Finals (WCF).
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The Philadelphia 76ers have ended their relationship with Daryl Morey, their president of basketball operations, following a loss in the NBA playoffs. Morey had been with the team for six years and will be replaced as they plan for the future.
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The 76ers reached the second round of the NBA playoffs before being swept 4-0 by the New York Knicks.
Daryl Morey and the team's owners agreed to part ways after the playoff exit.
Morey was president of basketball operations for six years with the 76ers.
During his time, he made notable moves like trading Ben Simmons for James Harden.
Morey was previously the Houston Rockets general manager for nine years and made the playoffs every season.
The 76ers face decisions about key players, including the future of Joel Embiid.
The team has several important players whose contracts are ending, including Kelly Oubre Jr. and Andre Drummond.
The 76ers hold the 22nd pick in the upcoming NBA Draft and must consider salary costs in roster changes.
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Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, died at age 47 after battling an aggressive brain cancer for eight months. He played 13 years in the NBA for six teams and was known for promoting inclusion and equality in sports.
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Jason Collins was the first NBA player to come out as gay in 2013.
He played 13 seasons with six different NBA teams, mostly with the New Jersey Nets.
Collins was diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma, a severe brain cancer, and passed away at 47.
He averaged 3.6 points and 3.7 rebounds per game over his career and helped the Nets reach two NBA Finals.
In 2026, he received the first Bill Walton Global Champion Award but was too ill to attend.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver praised Collins for his leadership and impact on sports inclusiveness.
Former teammates and coaches, including Jason Kidd, expressed their admiration and loss.
Collins’ announcement to come out was widely supported by players, the NBA community, and public figures.
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Charle Young, a former NFL tight end who played 13 seasons with four teams, has died at age 75. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and part of the San Francisco 49ers’ first Super Bowl-winning team.
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Charle Young died on Tuesday at the age of 75; no cause of death was given.
He played 13 NFL seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks.
Young was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and earned All-Pro honors early in his career.
He caught the first playoff touchdown pass thrown by quarterback Joe Montana.
Young helped the 49ers win their first Super Bowl (Super Bowl XVI) in the 1981 season.
He was drafted sixth overall in the 1973 NFL Draft after a college career at USC.
Young was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
He retired from the NFL after the 1985 season.
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Angel Reese played her first game for the Atlanta Dream and helped them win against the Minnesota Lynx with strong stats. Reese gave encouraging advice to rookie Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings, who had a quiet debut and is now sidelined with a knee injury.
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Angel Reese was traded to the Atlanta Dream and debuted with 11 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals, and 3 blocks in a close win over the Minnesota Lynx.
Reese advised Azzi Fudd to be patient and give herself time to adjust to the WNBA’s fast pace.
Azzi Fudd scored 3 points in 18 minutes off the bench in her rookie debut.
Fudd’s teammate Paige Bueckers scored 10 points and played 30 minutes in her rookie debut last season.
The Dallas Wings, featuring rookies Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, won their opening game but Fudd got a knee injury before facing Reese’s team.
Reese noted that Fudd is a great shooter and expects her to adapt well to the professional league.
Reese herself had a strong rookie start with 12 points and 7 rebounds when she entered the WNBA.
Azzi Fudd will miss the next game against the Dream due to her knee injury.
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The Buffalo Bills will play their first regular-season game in their new Highmark Stadium against the Detroit Lions on September 17. Fans are reacting strongly to the high ticket prices, with the cheapest resale ticket costing about $663, which is much higher than usual for a game in Buffalo.
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The Buffalo Bills’ new stadium is called Highmark Stadium and is located in Orchard Park, New York.
The first game in the new stadium will be on Week 2 of the NFL season, on September 17, against the Detroit Lions.
The cheapest resale ticket for this game is around $663.
This price is about four times higher than the average NFL ticket price of $156.13 in 2025.
Typical Bills home games had an average ticket price of $252.11 in 2025.
The new stadium cost about $2.1 billion and has modern features like a heated field, better seating views, and sensory rooms.
Fans expressed frustration, saying the ticket prices are too high, especially since taxpayers helped pay for the stadium.
Both teams are popular, with the Bills having quarterback Josh Allen and the Lions rising in popularity under coach Dan Campbell.
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Rick Kreuger, a former baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians, died at age 77. He was part of the 1975 Red Sox team that won the American League pennant but did not play in the World Series.
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Rick Kreuger pitched in Major League Baseball for four seasons.
He made 17 appearances between 1975 and 1978 with the Red Sox and Indians.
Kreuger also played one season in Japan with the Yomiuri Giants in 1978.
He was signed by the Red Sox in 1970 after playing at Michigan State.
Kreuger was part of the 1975 Red Sox team but was not on the playoff roster.
He once pitched seven no-hit innings at Fenway Park and received a standing ovation.
Kreuger took part in the 100th anniversary celebration of Fenway Park in 2012.
He is survived by his wife, three children, four grandchildren, and two siblings.
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Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian criticized Ole Miss by saying their degrees are easy to get, calling them "basket weaving" degrees. Other coaches, like Florida’s Jon Sumrall, defended Ole Miss after these comments, which came amid recent rivalry and recruiting discussions in college football.
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Sarkisian said Texas only accepts 50% of a player’s academic credits, while Ole Miss supposedly allows easier classes to earn a degree.
He used the term "basket weaving" to describe easy academic courses at Ole Miss.
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall responded by supporting Ole Miss and joking about offering "advanced basket weaving."
Lane Kiffin, LSU’s coach, mentioned recruiting challenges at Ole Miss due to concerns about diversity.
Ole Miss recently performed well in college football, reaching the College Football Playoff and beating Georgia.
Ole Miss has the No. 22 recruiting class for 2026.
New Ole Miss coach Pete Golding is known for actively recruiting players nationwide.
Texas invests heavily in its football roster, spending $47.87 million for 2026 players.
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Daryl Morey is no longer the president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers after six years with the team. Nick Nurse will remain the head coach of the 76ers.
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Daryl Morey served as president of basketball operations for the 76ers for six seasons.
Morey has left his position with the team.
Nick Nurse will continue to be the team's head coach.
The 76ers made this change recently.
No further leadership changes were mentioned in the article.
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Tage Thompson scored an important goal for the Buffalo Sabres during their Game 4 playoff win against Montreal. The unusual goal helped Buffalo tie the series 2-2.
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Tage Thompson plays for the Buffalo Sabres hockey team.
He scored a key goal in Game 4 of the playoff series.
The goal happened after the puck bounced in an unexpected way off the boards.
This goal was important in Buffalo’s win over Montreal.
The win evened the playoff series at two games each.
The game took place in Montreal.
The series is part of the NHL playoffs.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' running back Bucky Irving had shoulder surgery and is currently not practicing with the team during offseason workouts. Irving played well last season but dealt with injuries, and the team hopes he will be fully healthy by training camp.
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Bucky Irving had surgery on his shoulder but the Buccaneers did not share details.
Irving is not practicing during the team's offseason workouts (OTAs).
The new offensive coordinator praised Irving’s ability but suggested he might play fewer snaps this season.
Irving was drafted in the 4th round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Last season, Irving rushed for 1,122 yards and scored 8 touchdowns, earning All-Rookie honors.
He played only 10 games last season due to foot and shoulder injuries.
Irving expressed that being injured was tough but he stayed positive with support from others.
Another running back, Kenneth Gainwell, was signed recently and will get more playing time while Irving recovers.
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In a Japanese professional baseball game, an umpire was hit in the head by a batter’s bat after the batter released it during a swing. The umpire remains unconscious weeks later. Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball league then created a new rule to warn and eject batters for dangerous swings that risk hitting others.
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The incident happened on April 16 during a Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) game.
The umpire affected is Takuto Kawakami, who has been unconscious for nearly a month.
Batter José Osuna’s bat accidentally struck Kawakami’s head after he fouled off a pitch.
NPB introduced a rule on May 12 to warn batters for “dangerous swings” where the bat is released mid-swing.
Batters get ejected if they repeat a dangerous swing or if their bat hits someone.
The rule aims to prevent similar injuries but raises questions about its effectiveness.
Major League Baseball might consider adopting similar rules after watching NPB’s experience.
The incident highlights risks umpires face and the need for safety improvements in baseball.
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Brandon Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team, died at age 29. His teammate Ja Morant expressed sadness about Clarke’s death, calling it “bigger than basketball.”
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Brandon Clarke was 29 years old when he died.
Clarke was drafted in 2019 as the 21st overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder but was traded the same night to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Clarke played his entire NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies.
He was known as a passionate and hardworking player and was seen as a leader on the team.
Clarke struggled with injuries, including a torn Achilles tendon in March 2023 that ended his season.
Over the last three seasons, Clarke played only 72 games due to injuries.
Ja Morant, selected in the same 2019 draft by the Grizzlies, was a close teammate and shared an emotional message about Clarke’s death.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver offered condolences to Clarke’s family, friends, and the Grizzlies organization.
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A'ja Wilson, a top player for the Las Vegas Aces, talks about keeping her relationship with Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo private to protect it. They openly support each other in public but prefer to keep details personal because of the harsh attention from the public.
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A'ja Wilson is a center for the Las Vegas Aces and Bam Adebayo is a center for the Miami Heat.
They first sparked dating rumors at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where both won gold medals.
They have slowly appeared together more often since 2025 but keep their private life guarded.
Wilson won a WNBA-record fourth MVP award last September, surprising her with Adebayo's support.
They have shared special moments publicly, including the 2026 Met Gala and a TBS show prank.
Wilson aims to focus on family roles like being a wife, mother, and daughter.
The WNBA started its 30th season recently, with Wilson’s team, the Aces, winning their second game after losing the opener.
The Aces will play their next game in Connecticut.
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Heart of Midlothian (Hearts) could win the Scottish football championship for the first time in 66 years if they beat Falkirk and Celtic lose to Motherwell. Hearts have led the league since September but still face doubts as they try to end a long title drought.
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Hearts may become Scottish champions after 66 years if results go their way on Wednesday.
To win, Hearts must beat Falkirk at home and Celtic must lose to Motherwell.
Hearts have led the league since September and have an excellent home record.
Celtic are still favored by bookmakers to win the title despite trailing Hearts by one point.
Hearts have faced skepticism during the season due to some poor results and injuries.
Manager Derek McInnes encourages players and fans to "believe" in the team's chances.
Some Hearts fans fear disappointment, remembering near misses in past decades.
A recent controversial referee decision against Hearts upset fans before the final matches.
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Golfer Rory McIlroy has a blister on his right pinky toe that caused him discomfort during practice before the PGA Championship. He left practice early to treat the blister but is still expected to play in the tournament starting Thursday.
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Rory McIlroy has a blister under the nail on his right pinky toe.
The blister caused him pain during practice at Aronimink Golf Club.
McIlroy left practice after three holes to take care of the blister.
He tried on different shoes to find relief for the injury.
There is no current sign that the blister will stop him from playing.
McIlroy is scheduled to play with Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth.
The PGA Championship starts Thursday, and players may need to walk many holes over multiple days.
McIlroy’s health will be closely watched due to the blister’s impact on mobility.
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Notre Dame and USC will not play their traditional rivalry game this fall, with talks to resume the series likely not happening until 2030. Notre Dame is willing to change its usual scheduling demands to bring USC back, as the Irish want to improve their chances of making the College Football Playoff (CFP).
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Notre Dame and USC have played every season since 1926 except during WWII and 2020.
They are currently discussing restarting the rivalry but likely won't play again until 2030.
Notre Dame is willing to schedule games earlier in the season to accommodate USC.
USC plays in the Big Ten conference, which has strong teams and financial benefits.
USC does not feel it needs to play Notre Dame for playoff chances or money.
Notre Dame needs tougher opponents like USC to improve its CFP chances.
Notre Dame added BYU to its 2026 schedule to replace USC, but BYU is seen as a weaker opponent.
Notre Dame faces pressure to strengthen its schedule due to changes in college football conferences and the transfer of top teams.
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