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Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer (MLS), earning $28.3 million in his fourth season with Inter Miami. The MLS Players Association released salary information for all teams, showing wide differences in player pay across the league.
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Messi earns $28.3 million annually after signing his second MLS contract.
The second-highest paid player is Son Heung-min from Los Angeles FC, making $11.2 million.
Rodrigo De Paul earns $9.7 million, ranking third in MLS salaries.
Only one MLS team spends more on its entire roster than Miami pays Messi alone.
Sporting Kansas City and Philadelphia Union have the league’s lowest wage bills and are among the worst performers.
Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano is paid $9.3 million by San Diego FC despite not playing due to a dispute.
New signings and raises include Timo Werner ($4.3 million), Josh Sargent ($5.3 million), Facundo Torres ($4.4 million), and Cristian Espinoza ($2.3 million).
James Rodríguez joined Minnesota on a half-year, team-friendly deal with an annual salary of $684,000.
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Brandon Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team, has died at the age of 29. The team, his agency, and the NBA confirmed his death but did not give details about the cause or circumstances.
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Brandon Clarke was a 29-year-old forward for the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies, Clarke’s agency Priority Sports, and the NBA announced his death on Tuesday.
No information was shared about when, where, or how Clarke died.
Clarke was arrested on April 1 for speeding and possession of kratom, a legal herbal substance in Tennessee.
He was picked 21st overall in the 2019 NBA draft by Oklahoma City, but traded to Memphis.
Clarke was named to the NBA All-Rookie team in 2020 along with teammate Ja Morant.
He signed a multi-year contract extension with Memphis in October 2022.
Clarke suffered a serious Achilles tendon injury in March 2023 and played only two games this season.
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Brandon Clarke, a 29-year-old player for the Memphis Grizzlies, has died, the team announced. Clarke had played in the NBA since 2019 and was known for his skill and positive impact on his teammates and community.
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Brandon Clarke was 29 years old at the time of his death.
He played for the Memphis Grizzlies since 2019.
Clarke was selected in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder and then traded to Memphis.
He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in his rookie season.
Clarke played college basketball for San Jose State and Gonzaga.
In college, he won both Newcomer of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in his conference, a first in its history.
The cause of his death has not been disclosed.
His agency described him as a supportive and joyful person who was deeply loved by friends and family.
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The Los Angeles Lakers were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA playoffs, ending their season. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith suggested that LeBron James' best option for his next team might be the New York Knicks, who are strong contenders and could offer him significant financial and championship opportunities.
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The Lakers lost 115-110 in Game 4 to the Oklahoma City Thunder and were eliminated from the playoffs.
LeBron James scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in what might be his last game with the Lakers.
The Knicks have become strong contenders in the Eastern Conference Finals with players like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Stephen A. Smith believes LeBron would benefit financially and competitively by joining the Knicks.
The Knicks could add LeBron without trading away their key players.
Winning a championship with the Knicks would be historically significant because it would be their first since 1973.
LeBron has not decided yet whether he will retire, stay with the Lakers, or join a new team.
New York’s basketball arena, Madison Square Garden, is considered a prestigious place in the NBA.
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Brandon Clarke, a basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies, has died at age 29. The team expressed deep sadness and has not shared the cause of death yet.
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Brandon Clarke was a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.
He was drafted in 2019 and had played 309 NBA games by the time of his death.
Clarke averaged 10.2 points per game during his career.
This season, he played only two games due to injuries.
He was arrested last month in Arkansas on charges including speeding and possession of a controlled substance.
Clarke played college basketball at San Jose State and Gonzaga before going pro.
The team and his agency praised him as a great teammate and friend.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver called Clarke a passionate and tough player.
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San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper is listed as questionable for Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to left knee soreness from the end of Game 4. Another Spurs guard, De'Aaron Fox, is also questionable with left ankle soreness. The series is tied 2-2.
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Dylan Harper suffered left knee soreness after an incident near the end of Game 4.
Harper played well in Game 4, scoring 24 points with good shooting percentages.
Harper participated in practice but his status before Game 5 is uncertain.
De'Aaron Fox is also questionable for Game 5 because of left ankle soreness.
Both players had important roles after Victor Wembanyama was ejected early in Game 4.
If Harper or Fox cannot play, Keldon Johnson will likely have to play more.
Game 5 is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
The playoff series between the Spurs and Timberwolves is currently tied 2-2.
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Cal Raleigh, a catcher for the Seattle Mariners, is currently experiencing a long hitting slump. After a strong previous season, he has not had a hit in his last 36 tries and is struggling to perform well this year.
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The Seattle Mariners reached the American League Championship Series in 2023 for the first time since 2001.
Cal Raleigh finished second in the American League MVP voting last year.
Raleigh led Major League Baseball with 60 home runs in the previous season.
This season, Raleigh has gone hitless in 36 consecutive at-bats since April 27.
He is currently batting .157 with 7 home runs and 54 strikeouts this year.
Raleigh also had a poor showing in the World Baseball Classic before the MLB season started.
The Mariners have a 20-22 record and are only two games behind in their division.
Raleigh expressed that his current performance is not good, but he is working hard to improve.
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Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, has died at age 47 from brain cancer. He was known not only for playing basketball but also for promoting the sport around the world.
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Jason Collins was the first NBA player to come out as openly gay.
He died at the age of 47.
His cause of death was brain cancer.
Collins worked as a global ambassador for basketball for about ten years.
His family announced his death on a Tuesday.
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The Los Angeles Lakers' season ended after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said the team wants to keep LeBron James but will give him time to decide if he will return for another season.
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The Lakers lost Game 4 in the second playoff round, ending their season.
LeBron James could become a free agent if he chooses to play his 24th season.
Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ general manager, praised LeBron’s contributions and said the team respects his decision-making process.
James plans to take some time off before deciding his future, likely with his family’s help.
The Lakers will focus on building their team, whether or not LeBron returns.
Austin Reaves is expected to decline his player option, making his future with the Lakers uncertain.
The team wants to improve its roster depth beyond just the main players.
Head coach JJ Redick highlighted the need for a deeper roster to handle the long season.
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Brandon Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, has died at the age of 29. Clarke was known for his kindness and community work, and he had a successful basketball career from college to the NBA.
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Brandon Clarke died at age 29, confirmed by his sports agency, Priority Sports.
Clarke played college basketball at San Jose State and Gonzaga.
He was picked 21st overall in the 2019 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Clarke was named to the NBA All-Rookie team in his first season with the Memphis Grizzlies.
He signed a four-year contract extension with the Grizzlies in 2022.
Clarke missed most of the last season due to knee surgery.
He was born in Vancouver and moved to the U.S. as a child.
Clarke was active in the Memphis community, supporting education and donating books to a local school.
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The NBA finished looking into the Milwaukee Bucks about how they handled Giannis Antetokounmpo's playing time. The league decided that the Bucks do not need to face any penalties or further investigation.
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The NBA conducted an investigation involving the Milwaukee Bucks.
The focus was on the Bucks’ management of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s game participation.
The investigation has now been completed.
The NBA determined no additional action is necessary.
This means the Bucks will not be punished or further investigated for this matter.
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West Ham's injury-time goal against Arsenal was correctly disallowed due to a foul on Arsenal's goalkeeper, David Raya. Referees' chief Howard Webb confirmed the decision and said there will be future talks about handling excessive holding and grappling in the penalty area.
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West Ham’s late goal was disallowed after video review showed a foul on goalkeeper David Raya.
The foul involved an opponent holding or grabbing Raya’s arms, preventing him from making a save.
Referees' chief Howard Webb said this type of contact on goalkeepers must be penalized.
Arsenal won the match 1-0, which affected the Premier League standings.
Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta praised the VAR decision and the referee’s courage.
West Ham’s manager Nuno Espirito Santo criticized inconsistencies in refereeing.
Webb highlighted an increase in holding fouls this season, especially during set pieces.
Discussions will take place at the end of the season about how to better manage such fouls in the future.
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Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum described how he felt when he tore his Achilles tendon during a playoff game in May 2025. Despite expected to miss the whole next season, he returned early but later missed a crucial game due to knee stiffness, and the Celtics lost their chance to reach the NBA Finals.
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Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 12, 2025, at Madison Square Garden.
The Celtics lost that game and eventually the series to the New York Knicks.
Tatum was expected to miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season but returned March 6, 2026, ahead of schedule.
He played well in the first round of the playoffs, helping the Celtics take a 3-1 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers.
The 76ers came back to force a Game 7, which the Celtics lost after Tatum was ruled out due to left knee stiffness.
Tatum expressed disappointment about how the season ended but remains motivated to win another championship and earn Finals MVP.
Jaylen Brown won the Finals MVP when the Celtics won the championship in 2024.
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Alex Caruso praised LeBron James for continuing to play at a high level despite being 41 years old. With the Lakers eliminated from the playoffs, James faces a decision about returning for another season or retiring, and teams like the Lakers, Cavaliers, or Warriors are possible destinations if he continues.
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Alex Caruso played with LeBron James on the Lakers for three seasons.
They won an NBA championship together in 2020.
Caruso believes James could keep playing as long as he wanted due to his dedication and fitness.
LeBron James is 41 years old and may retire or play a 24th NBA season.
James will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason if he decides to return.
The Lakers are likely interested in bringing him back.
Other possible teams for James include the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.
James’ main focus is likely to win another NBA championship.
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Charlie McAvoy, a defense player for the Boston Bruins, was given a six-game suspension. This happened because he hit Zach Benson of the Buffalo team with his stick during Game 6 of the first-round playoff series.
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Charlie McAvoy plays defense for the Boston Bruins hockey team.
McAvoy received a six-game suspension.
The suspension is due to slashing, which means hitting another player with the stick in a harmful way.
The incident involved Zach Benson, a player for the Buffalo team.
The event took place in Game 6 of the first round of the playoffs.
The suspension means McAvoy will not play in the next six games.
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Victor Wembanyama was ejected early in Game 4 of the Spurs vs. Timberwolves playoff series after a hard elbow to Naz Reid. The NBA did not suspend Wembanyama further, and Minnesota’s Mike Conley responded positively, saying his team looks forward to facing the best players.
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Victor Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter of Game 4 for a hard elbow to Naz Reid.
The NBA reviewed the incident and called the contact unnecessary and excessive.
Wembanyama received a Flagrant 2 foul, leading to his ejection, the first in his NBA career.
The NBA decided not to suspend Wembanyama further, so he will play in Game 5.
Minnesota veteran Mike Conley said he respects the decision and wants to compete against top players.
The Timberwolves won Game 4 by a score of 114-109, tying the series 2-2.
Game 5 is scheduled for Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET in San Antonio.
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Rory McIlroy injured a toenail but managed to remove it himself and adjust his golf shoe size. He is preparing calmly for the US PGA Championship, aiming to win back-to-back major golf tournaments after his recent Masters victory.
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McIlroy tore off a sore toenail and is now wearing golf shoes half a size larger.
He won the Masters tournament and is trying to win the US PGA Championship next.
McIlroy is relaxed and more open to media after a tense period last year.
He skipped a tournament in Miami to attend a State banquet for King Charles in Washington DC.
McIlroy’s coach, Michael Bannon, joined him to help prepare for the remaining major golf events this year.
He played one tournament recently, finishing 19th, and learned what to improve for this week.
McIlroy is focused on winning major golf championships as the key goal in his career.
He is the only golfer currently able to win all four major tournaments in one calendar year.
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Dillon Brooks, a player for the Phoenix Suns, attended a Los Angeles Lakers game where the Lakers were close to being eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Brooks sat courtside near LeBron James and appeared to enjoy watching the game, which many fans and commentators saw as trolling or teasing LeBron.
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The Lakers were facing elimination by the Thunder in an NBA playoff game.
Dillon Brooks sat courtside behind the basket while LeBron James was at the free throw line.
Brooks is known for trying to annoy his opponents during games.
LeBron scored 24 points and had 12 rebounds in the game, which the Thunder won 115-110.
Brooks’ presence at the game sparked many social media reactions calling it trolling.
Some commentators said Brooks was just attending the game, especially since it was in Los Angeles.
Brooks praised LeBron’s career despite their rivalry.
There is speculation about LeBron’s future, but Brooks thinks he will play at least one more season.
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ESPN College GameDay will start the 2026 college football season at LSU in Baton Rouge for the game between LSU and Clemson. This game will mark Lane Kiffin’s first season as LSU head coach after his controversial move from Ole Miss.
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Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss to become LSU’s head coach in 2026.
LSU gave Kiffin a seven-year contract worth about $91 million.
His move upset Ole Miss players and fans who felt abandoned.
LSU has invested heavily in players transferring in, name and likeness deals, and Kiffin’s leadership.
ESPN’s College GameDay will highlight Kiffin’s debut season opener against Clemson.
Clemson’s coach, Dabo Swinney, has won multiple national championships with the team.
Clemson finished the 2025 season with a 7-6 record, their worst in over 10 years.
LSU is favored to win the game by about 10.5 points according to early betting odds.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-110 to finish their playoff series sweep. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praised LeBron James for his strong play despite being older than most players.
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The Thunder swept the Lakers 4-0 in their playoff series.
The final game score was 115-110 in favor of the Thunder.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points in Game 4.
LeBron James, age 41, scored 24 points and had 12 rebounds in the same game.
Gilgeous-Alexander called LeBron’s performance impressive considering his age.
LeBron averaged about 23 points, 6 rebounds, and nearly 6 assists per game against the Thunder.
The Thunder began the 2026 playoffs with an 8-0 record.
Oklahoma City will next play the winner of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs series.
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