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McIlroy (blister) cuts practice round short at PGA...

May 12, 2026 • ESPN

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Rory McIlroy stopped his practice round early because of a blister on his pinky toe. He was preparing for the GGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.

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Rory McIlroy was practicing for the GGA Championship.
The practice took place at Aronimink Golf Club.
He developed a blister on his pinky toe.
The blister caused him to end his practice early.
The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon.

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Bulls Draft Prospect Already Drawing Comparisons to NBA Superstars

May 12, 2026 • Newsweek

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The Chicago Bulls won the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA draft lottery and aim to select forward Caleb Wilson from North Carolina. Experts compare Wilson’s potential to NBA stars and see him as a perfect fit for the Bulls’ team style.

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The Bulls have the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
Caleb Wilson is a top prospect projected to be chosen around No. 4.
ESPN analyst Jay Williams predicts Wilson could be one of the best players from the class in 10 years.
Wilson is compared to stars like Kevin Garnett and Giannis Antetokounmpo due to his skills and athleticism.
The Bulls’ new basketball executive, Bryson Graham, looks for players with size, length, athleticism, and physicality, traits Wilson has.
Wilson is six feet ten inches tall and plays an exciting, powerful style.
There is concern the Memphis Grizzlies might pick Wilson before the Bulls.
The Bulls also hold two Top 15 draft picks and have the most salary cap space in the NBA for 2026.

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Stephen A. Smith Urges Celtics to Trade Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo

May 12, 2026 • Newsweek

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The Milwaukee Bucks need to decide soon whether to keep star player Giannis Antetokounmpo with a new contract or trade him. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith suggested the Boston Celtics should consider trading Jaylen Brown to get Giannis, but such a deal would be complicated.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Bucks will be decided before the NBA Draft next month.
Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said they will either sign Giannis to a long-term contract or trade him.
Stephen A. Smith proposed the Celtics trade Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Jaylen Brown had one of his best statistical seasons recently.
The trade would be complex because the Bucks see the Celtics as rivals.
Milwaukee might also choose to rebuild with younger players and draft picks instead of trading Giannis for a star player.
Pairing Giannis with Celtics star Jayson Tatum was mentioned as a good basketball move.
Jaylen Brown would have to leave Boston if the trade happens.

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Thunder Join NBA Playoff History With Another Series Sweep

May 12, 2026 • Newsweek

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The Oklahoma City Thunder won their first two NBA playoff series without losing a game, achieving a rare 8-0 start. This makes them the 11th team in NBA history to begin the postseason with eight straight wins.

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The Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns in the first-round playoff series without losing a game.
They also swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round, winning four straight games.
Their 8-0 start places them among only 11 NBA teams to ever do this at the beginning of the playoffs.
Only 4 of the previous 10 teams with such a start went on to win the NBA championship.
The 2017 Golden State Warriors hold the best playoff record, finishing 16-1.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points in the Thunder’s Game 4 win against the Lakers.
Gilgeous-Alexander said the team has done well so far but recognized harder challenges are ahead.
The Thunder are the reigning NBA champions.

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Jon Rahm Addresses the Fallout From His Controversial PGA Tour Exit

May 12, 2026 • Newsweek

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Jon Rahm left the PGA Tour in late 2023 to join the LIV Golf league, a move that surprised many because he was a top player at the time. LIV Golf now faces financial problems after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund said it will stop funding the league after 2026, causing uncertainty about its future and the careers of players like Rahm.

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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will stop funding LIV Golf after the 2026 season.
LIV Golf was created about four years ago as a rival to the PGA Tour.
Rahm joined LIV Golf in December 2023, leaving the PGA Tour when he was still a top player.
Rahm’s deal with LIV Golf was reportedly worth over $300 million.
Other big players like Bryson DeChambeau and Phil Mickelson also left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf.
Since joining LIV, Rahm has had good results in league events but has not won a major championship.
LIV Golf executives are looking for new investors and ways to keep the league going.
Rahm remains uncertain about the impact of his decision but did not share details publicly.

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Bulls May Have Found Their Ideal Pick in the 2026 NBA Draft

May 12, 2026 • Newsweek

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The Chicago Bulls will have the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Many experts expect the Bulls to select Caleb Wilson, a talented and athletic player from North Carolina who could become an important part of the team.

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The Chicago Bulls won the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA draft lottery.
The Bulls also have two picks within the Top 15 selections.
Caleb Wilson, a six-foot-ten player from North Carolina, is a leading candidate for the Bulls’ pick.
Wilson is known for his strong athletic ability and versatility on the court.
Although he needs to develop his skills, Wilson’s explosiveness could help the Bulls quickly.
Analysts like Jeremy Woo (ESPN) and Cameron Salerno (CBS Sports) expect Wilson to be a good fit for the Bulls.
Memphis could select Wilson with the No. 3 pick, but if they do not, the Bulls are likely to choose him.
The Bulls have one of the largest salary cap spaces for the 2026-27 NBA season, which could help their team rebuild.

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Lane Kiffin Clarifies Controversial Ole Miss Comments

May 12, 2026 • Newsweek

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LSU football coach Lane Kiffin apologized to anyone offended by his comments about Black parents not wanting their children to play football in Mississippi. He explained that this is a common challenge coaches face when recruiting Black players to Ole Miss, and said his comments were not meant to upset anyone.

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Lane Kiffin is the head football coach at LSU.
He made comments about Black parents being hesitant to let their kids play football in Mississippi.
Kiffin offered a partial apology to those offended by his remarks.
He said this hesitation is a long-standing recruiting challenge coaches have faced.
The comments came after an interview with Vanity Fair.
Kiffin suggested recruiting is easier at LSU because people feel there is no segregation.
He left Ole Miss to take a $91 million contract with LSU.
Kiffin said Ole Miss has treated him and his family well despite the controversy.

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Mizzou star RB Hardy out of hospital, sources say

May 12, 2026 • ESPN

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Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy has been released from the hospital after a shooting incident early Sunday. Hardy aims to continue playing this football season.

Key Facts

Ahmad Hardy is a star running back for the Missouri football team.
He was shot early Sunday morning.
Hardy was hospitalized but has now been discharged.
He ranked second in rushing yards in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).
Hardy hopes to play during the current football season.

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McInnes and O'Neill keeping cool as Premiership title race catches fire

May 12, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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The Scottish Premiership title race is currently between Hearts and Celtic after Rangers lost their chance. Hearts can win the league on Wednesday if they beat Falkirk and Celtic lose to Motherwell; otherwise, the championship will be decided in the final game when the two teams play each other.

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Rangers are no longer contenders for the Scottish Premiership title after three losses in a row.
Hearts will win the league for the first time since 1960 if they win on Wednesday and Celtic loses.
If Hearts do not secure the title on Wednesday, the final match between Hearts and Celtic will decide the champion.
Hearts have been league leaders for most of the season but have little recent experience with a title race this close.
Celtic’s manager, Martin O’Neill, has won three league titles with the club and is focused on winning the next game.
Both teams feel pressure but are concentrating on one match at a time to control nerves and maintain performance.
It has been over 40 years since a team outside Celtic or Rangers won the top Scottish league.
Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland highlighted the importance of keeping calm under pressure during the title run.

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Austin Reaves Delivers Emotional Message About LeBron James

May 12, 2026 • Newsweek

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The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the NBA playoffs, ending their season. Austin Reaves scored the most points for the Lakers and shared a heartfelt message about his friendship and gratitude toward teammate LeBron James.

Key Facts

The Lakers were swept in their playoff series by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Austin Reaves scored 27 points, the highest for the Lakers in the game.
LeBron James scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the loss.
Reaves joined the Lakers as an undrafted player in 2021 and has since become a top scorer.
LeBron James is 41 years old and can choose to retire, stay with the Lakers, or play elsewhere after the 2025-26 season.
Reaves said James mentored him and helped his career, becoming a close friend.
Reaves missed a three-point shot near the end that could have tied the game, and James encouraged him afterward.
The Thunder continue in the playoffs against the winner of the Timberwolves vs. Spurs series.

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Austin Reaves Addresses His Lakers' Future After Playoff Exit

May 12, 2026 • Newsweek

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The Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Austin Reaves, a key player expected to become a free agent, said he hopes to stay with the Lakers but is taking his future one day at a time.

Key Facts

The Lakers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-110, ending their playoff run in four games.
Luka Doncic is the Lakers' main player under contract for the future.
LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent after this season.
Austin Reaves is expected to decline his player option and enter free agency.
Reaves said he is grateful to play for the Lakers and is not focused on his contract or future yet.
Reaves scored 27 points in the final game and averaged 23.3 points per game this season.
He also averaged 5.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game.
Many expect Reaves to receive a large, long-term contract, likely with the Lakers.

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Tuchel names England's 55-man provisional World Cup squad

May 12, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Thomas Tuchel has named a provisional 55-player England squad for the upcoming World Cup, including Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck, Alex Scott, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. The squad will be reduced to 26 players before the tournament starts in June, with the final list announced on May 22.

Key Facts

England’s provisional World Cup squad includes 55 players as allowed by FIFA.
Players named include Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck, Alex Scott, and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The final England squad of 26 players will be announced on May 22 by the Football Association.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is competing for a right-back spot against Reece James, Tino Livramento, and Ben White.
Some players like Ben White and Tino Livramento have injury issues, which might affect final selection.
Luke Shaw has not played for England since the Euro 2024 final but is currently playing regularly for Manchester United.
Danny Welbeck has scored 14 goals for Brighton this season but has not yet been included in Tuchel’s squads.
Alex Scott was called up to the England senior team for the first time last November but was not in Tuchel’s recent squads.

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Troy Aikman Expresses Strong Opinion on Eagles QB Jalen Hurts

May 12, 2026 • Newsweek

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Jalen Hurts, quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, is in the last year of his guaranteed contract money from a $255 million deal signed in 2023. Despite some team concerns about his passing performance, former NFL player Troy Aikman supports Hurts and believes he can succeed with the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.

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Jalen Hurts signed a five-year, $255 million contract extension with the Eagles in April 2023.
This season is the last with guaranteed money on Hurts’ current contract.
Some Eagles officials have expressed concerns about Hurts’ passing stats over the last two seasons.
Troy Aikman said Hurts has had to learn from seven different playcallers in seven NFL seasons, which is challenging.
The Eagles hired Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator in January 2024.
Aikman believes Hurts can do more in the offense, including working the middle field and playing under center for play-action plays.
Last season, the Eagles’ offense struggled, often failing to gain yards on initial plays (3-and-outs).
The Eagles won the NFC East with an 11-6 record but lost in the NFC Wild Card round to the San Francisco 49ers.

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Chiefs Did What They Absolutely Had to Do in the NFL Offseason

May 12, 2026 • Newsweek

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The Kansas City Chiefs had a bad 2025-26 NFL season, finishing with a 6-11 record and missing the playoffs for the first time since Patrick Mahomes joined the team. During the offseason, they improved their running back position by signing Kenneth Walker III and adding two other players, which helped raise their ranking for the next season.

Key Facts

The Chiefs ended the 2025-26 season with 6 wins and 11 losses.
This was the first time the team missed the playoffs since Patrick Mahomes became their quarterback.
The team needed to improve their running back position after poor performance last season.
They replaced Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt with Kenneth Walker III, Emari Demercado, and Emmett Johnson.
Kenneth Walker III had a strong season with the Seattle Seahawks, making a big impact.
ESPN ranked the Chiefs as the 12th best team for the upcoming season, partly due to the running back upgrades.
New running backs are expected to bring versatility and better long runs to the team’s offense.

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What to know about Curacao at the FIFA World Cup 2026

May 12, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Curacao’s national football team, known as the ‘Blue Wave,’ has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This Caribbean island of about 150,000 people will be the smallest country ever to participate in the tournament, which starts on June 11, 2026.

Key Facts

Curacao is a small Caribbean island with a population of just over 150,000.
The island covers 443 square kilometers (171 square miles).
Curacao qualified for the World Cup after winning seven out of ten matches and remaining unbeaten in qualifiers.
They competed in the CONCACAF region and topped their group, which included Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Bermuda.
A key moment was a goalless draw against Jamaica, confirmed after a penalty was overturned by VAR (video review).
This is Curacao’s first time playing in a FIFA World Cup tournament.
Before Curacao, Iceland was the smallest country to qualify for a World Cup, with about 350,000 people.
Many Curacao players have roots in the island but play professionally in the Netherlands.

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Sources: Volpe returns to Yanks; Caballero to IL

May 12, 2026 • ESPN

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Anthony Volpe is coming back to play for the New York Yankees. The team will bring him up from the minor leagues to the major league roster.

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Anthony Volpe is a baseball player for the New York Yankees.
He was considered a top prospect before.
The Yankees are recalling him to join the major league team.
Being "recalled" means he will move from the minor leagues to the main team.
The information comes from sources confirming the news to ESPN.

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Ravens Getting Praise for Splashy Trey Hendrickson Move

May 12, 2026 • Newsweek

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The Baltimore Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson, a top defensive player, to a four-year, $112 million contract during free agency. They also drafted Zion Young, strengthening their defense, and are ranked as the 10th best NFL team heading into the new season.

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Trey Hendrickson signed a four-year contract worth $112 million with the Ravens.
Hendrickson is the best free agent edge rusher and has the third-most sacks in the NFL over the past three years (39 sacks).
Zion Young, a defensive player from Missouri, was drafted by the Ravens in the second round.
Young had the fifth-best pressure rate (15.4%) in the SEC last season.
The Ravens had only 30 sacks last season, tied for 28th in the NFL and their second-fewest ever.
ESPN ranks the Baltimore Ravens as the 10th best NFL team going into the new season.
The team needs to improve other parts of their roster, especially their offense.
Keeping quarterback Lamar Jackson healthy and supporting him with good receivers is important for the Ravens’ success.

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LeBron James Refuses to Call His Season 'Disappointment' After Lakers' Loss

May 12, 2026 • Newsweek

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LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023-2024 NBA season, scoring many points despite the team losing in the playoffs. He does not see his season as a failure and is ready to continue playing next year as a free agent.

Key Facts

LeBron James played 23 NBA seasons, a record no one else has matched.
At 41 years old, he scored 232 points in 10 playoff games, more than all other players aged 41+ combined in NBA history.
The Lakers won their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets but lost all games to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the next round.
James was the Lakers' third scoring option for most of the season but became the main scorer again when teammates Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were injured.
Luka Doncic missed the rest of the season after a hamstring injury, and Austin Reaves had an oblique strain.
James says he gave his best effort, did not see the season as a disappointment, and adapted to new roles on the team.
He is now an unrestricted free agent, meaning he can sign with any team for the next season.
The Lakers and fans expect James to play a 24th NBA season, but the team is undecided.

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Steelers Faced With 1 Question Amid Aaron Rodgers Standoff

May 12, 2026 • Newsweek

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have not decided who will be their starting quarterback for the 2026 NFL season. They have talked with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is a free agent, but have not made a clear decision yet.

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The Steelers do not know who their starting quarterback will be in 2026.
Head coach Mike McCarthy and general manager Omar Khan have had positive talks with Aaron Rodgers.
Aaron Rodgers is a free agent and could return to the Steelers.
Some experts question why the Steelers did not try harder to get a new quarterback.
The Steelers believe Rodgers performed well enough last season to keep him as their starter.
The team drafted quarterback Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft.
The Steelers also have two other quarterbacks: Will Howard and Mason Rudolph.
The team is waiting to see if Rodgers will sign again before making further moves.

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Bengals' Iosivas: Online abuse 'got in my head'

May 12, 2026 • ESPN

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Bengals receiver Andrei Iosivas said he plans to ignore negative comments online this year. He shared that last season, online abuse affected his confidence and performance on the field.

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Andrei Iosivas is a receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals football team.
He experienced online abuse during last season.
The negative comments affected his mindset and play.
Iosivas wants to focus more and avoid outside distractions this year.
He acknowledged that the online criticism got "in his head" last season.

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