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Munetaka Murakami, a new player for the Chicago White Sox, is making baseball history by hitting home runs in the first game of eight consecutive series, a record in Major League Baseball. Murakami has 15 home runs this season, tying with Aaron Judge for the MLB lead.
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Munetaka Murakami plays first base for the Chicago White Sox.
He hit his 15th home run of the season against the Seattle Mariners.
Murakami has homered in the first game of eight straight series, a new MLB record.
He has played 38 MLB games since joining the White Sox last December.
The White Sox signed him for two years with a $34 million contract.
Murakami previously set a record in Japan by hitting 56 home runs in a single season.
He was a two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) in Japan’s professional baseball league.
Some teams were worried about his high strikeout rate from Japan, but he is performing strongly in MLB despite this.
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The Golden State Valkyries waived guard Kate Martin, a popular player, after previously trading away another pick from the WNBA draft. The team's coach said it was a hard decision made to build the best team possible. The Valkyries are a new WNBA team that made the playoffs in their first season.
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The Golden State Valkyries are the most valuable franchise in the WNBA, worth around $850 million to $1 billion.
They drafted Flau'jae Johnson eighth overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft but quickly traded her to Seattle for Marta Suarez, whom they then waived.
Kate Martin, a fan favorite who played at Iowa and was originally drafted by the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, was waived by the Valkyries.
Coach Natalie Nakase said waiving Martin was an emotional and difficult decision, but they are focused on building the best team.
Martin has not yet signed with another WNBA team.
The Valkyries finished with a 23-21 record and were the first WNBA expansion team to make the playoffs in their first year.
Their 2026 season opener was against Seattle.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is holding out for a better contract with more guaranteed money. The team has told him he will be the starter this season, and both head coach Mike LaFleur and general manager Monti Ossenfort say talks with Brissett are ongoing and positive.
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Jacoby Brissett is due to make $9.06 million this season if he hits all incentives, but only $1.5 million is guaranteed.
Brissett wants a contract with more guaranteed money and financial security.
The Arizona Cardinals have confirmed Brissett will be the starting quarterback.
Head coach Mike LaFleur and general manager Monti Ossenfort have both communicated with Brissett about his contract.
LaFleur described the talks as ongoing and said the offseason program is still voluntary.
Brissett played 14 games last season, passing for 3,336 yards with 23 touchdowns and 8 interceptions.
The Cardinals recently completed their rookie minicamp while continuing contract talks with Brissett.
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Rory McIlroy spoke about the future of LIV Golf amid rumors that its main funder, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, might stop supporting the league after 2026. He said the PGA Tour is still the best place to compete and that golfers who want to be top players should stay there, but he also acknowledged he might not have fully understood the views of LIV players before.
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LIV Golf is rumored to lose funding from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund after 2026.
Rory McIlroy commented on the situation during the Truist Championship in North Carolina.
McIlroy said if LIV Golf continues next season, many players would likely keep playing there.
He believes golfers should be allowed to play in the PGA Tour if they want to.
Some LIV golfers have said they would not return to the PGA Tour.
McIlroy stated that the PGA Tour offers the best competition for serious golfers.
He recently won back-to-back Masters titles and is a top PGA Tour player with over $114 million in career earnings.
McIlroy admitted he might have not fully considered the perspectives of LIV players before.
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Christian McCaffrey and his wife, Olivia Culpo, announced they are expecting their second child. McCaffrey, a running back for the San Francisco 49ers, recently won the AP Comeback Player of the Year award after returning from injuries.
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Christian McCaffrey plays for the San Francisco 49ers and is a professional NFL running back.
He won the AP Comeback Player of the Year award in February.
McCaffrey thanked his wife Olivia Culpo and their 10-month-old daughter Colette in his award speech.
McCaffrey and Culpo announced they are expecting their second child but did not reveal the gender or due date.
McCaffrey started his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers as the 8th overall pick in the 2017 draft.
He was traded to the 49ers in 2022 and has been a key player for the team since then.
McCaffrey led the NFL in rushing yards and touchdowns in the 2023 season.
Despite injuries to teammates, the 49ers reached the NFC Divisional Round in the 2025 season with a 12-5 record.
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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever called herself the best player in fast-break basketball before the 2026 WNBA season started. Former WNBA star Angel McCoughtry warned Clark that making such claims can increase pressure and attention from opponents and fans.
Key Facts
Indiana Fever has high hopes for the 2026 WNBA season with stars Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell.
Clark returned healthy after an injury-plagued 2025 season.
Clark said she is “the best transition player in the league,” meaning she excels in fast-break offense.
Angel McCoughtry said publicly claiming to be the best can bring extra pressure and expectations.
Clark was the top draft pick in 2024 and has already earned multiple honors like All-Star and Rookie of the Year.
Clark is known for pushing the game’s speed and creating scoring chances quickly.
Opponents focus on defending Clark heavily each game.
McCoughtry suggested Clark’s comment could add to the intense scrutiny she already faces.
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The New York Liberty started their 2026 WNBA season with a strong performance despite missing two key players. Their mascot, Ellie the Elephant, debuted a new look and performed a halftime show, gaining attention for her role and popularity.
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The New York Liberty re-signed top players Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones.
These three players helped the Liberty win their first WNBA championship in 2024.
The Liberty also added three-time All-Star Satou Sabally in free agency.
The team is considered a favorite to win the current season’s Finals.
Ellie the Elephant, the Liberty’s mascot, is very popular and was introduced in 2021.
Ellie appeared with a new haircut and outfit during the season opener at Barclays Center.
Liberty players Ionescu and Sabally were out due to injury but the team still led 66-37 at halftime.
Ellie entertained fans at halftime with a performance dressed as singer Whitney Houston.
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Shedeur Sanders is competing for the starting quarterback job with the Cleveland Browns, but recent reports suggest veteran Deshaun Watson is leading the competition. Sanders shared a social media post responding to critics and emphasizing his faith in God amid ongoing team drama.
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Shedeur Sanders became the Browns’ starting quarterback in Week 12 after Dillon Gabriel was injured.
The Browns finished the season with a 5-12 record and fired head coach Kevin Stefanski, hiring Todd Monken.
Veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson is competing with Sanders for the starting job and is currently favored to win it.
Sanders posted a message on social media asking people not to give too much power to opinions and highlighted his faith in God.
Sanders’ brother, Shilo Sanders, criticized a reporter who said Watson was likely to be QB1.
Watson is recovering from a serious Achilles injury suffered in 2024 and re-injured in 2025.
The Browns also have young quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and recent draft pick Taylen Green on their roster.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers lost their second game against the Detroit Pistons and now face a tough challenge in their playoff series. Due to ongoing team struggles, there are rumors that the Cavaliers could trade star player Donovan Mitchell, with the Houston Rockets showing strong interest.
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The Cavaliers fell behind 0-2 in the Eastern Conference semifinals after losing to the Detroit Pistons.
Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points in the recent game despite the team’s loss.
Cleveland’s offense struggled, especially with poor three-point shooting and late-game scoring.
Rival teams think the Cavaliers might rebuild their roster, possibly trading key players like Mitchell, Evan Mobley, or James Harden.
The Houston Rockets may aggressively pursue Donovan Mitchell if the Cavaliers put him up for trade.
Mitchell is a top NBA scorer and a seven-time All-Star known for his ability to create scoring chances.
The Rockets have young talent and draft picks but lack a proven star who can win tough playoff games.
A trade could involve Houston offering young players, salary help, and multiple future first-round draft picks.
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The Seattle Seahawks are currently up for sale by the Paul G. Allen Estate. While the team may not attract as many buyers as expected, it is still likely to sell for over $9 billion, which would be the highest price ever paid for an NFL team.
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The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX in February.
The Paul G. Allen Estate started the formal sale process for the Seahawks shortly after the Super Bowl victory.
Interest in buying the Seahawks is less than expected, with fewer bidders compared to teams like the Denver Broncos and Washington Commanders.
The Seahawks are expected to sell for slightly above $9 billion.
This price would set a new record for an NFL team sale.
The Denver Broncos and Washington Commanders sold for $4.65 billion and $6.05 billion, respectively.
Other major sports franchise sales include the Boston Celtics at $6.1 billion and the Los Angeles Lakers valued at $10 billion.
The sale price of the Seahawks is below some early predictions that the team could sell for as much as $11 billion.
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The Sacramento Kings basketball team wants to get the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to select top player AJ Dybantsa. However, there is concern Dybantsa might refuse to play for Sacramento, similar to Eli Manning’s past refusal to join the San Diego Chargers.
Key Facts
The Sacramento Kings have struggled for many years and want a fresh start with a top draft pick.
AJ Dybantsa from BYU is seen as the best player available in the upcoming NBA Draft.
Dybantsa is known as a strong scorer who could bring excitement to the Kings.
There is a worry Dybantsa might not want to play for the Kings if they win the lottery.
This situation is compared to Eli Manning’s refusal to play for the Chargers in the past.
The Kings previously traded away promising players like Tyrese Haliburton.
Other top prospects like Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer could also improve the team.
The NBA Draft Lottery will decide which team gets the No. 1 pick soon.
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Mitch Marner scored three goals in a row during Game 3, helping the Golden Knights win. This performance improves his reputation after past struggles in important playoff games.
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Mitch Marner scored a natural hat trick, meaning three consecutive goals by the same player without interruption.
The hat trick occurred during Game 3 of a playoff series.
Marner plays for the Golden Knights hockey team.
In previous postseasons, Marner had been criticized for underperforming.
His recent success is changing opinions about his playoff abilities.
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Former NFL quarterback Tim Hasselbeck expressed doubts about the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback situation for the 2026 season. He noted concerns about injuries and the challenge of having two quarterbacks competing for the starting role.
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The Falcons have two quarterbacks: Michael Penix Jr., drafted eighth overall in 2024, and Tua Tagovailoa, who signed after being released by the Miami Dolphins.
Penix Jr. is recovering from ACL surgery.
Tagovailoa agreed to a one-year contract with the Falcons in March 2024.
Both players have had injuries, raising concerns about their health and performance.
Kevin Stefanski, the Falcons’ head coach, was previously fired by the Cleveland Browns, where quarterback play was a challenge during his tenure.
The Falcons ended the previous season with an 8-9 record and a four-game winning streak.
The Falcons chose Tagovailoa in part because, like Penix Jr., he is left-handed, which helps keep the offense consistent.
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Trevor Bauer, a former top MLB pitcher, is trying to return to Major League Baseball after being suspended for two years for violating the league’s domestic violence rules. He has played in Japan, Mexico, and now with a lower-level U.S. team, but no MLB teams have offered him a contract yet.
Key Facts
Trevor Bauer won a Cy Young Award, given to the best pitcher in MLB.
He was suspended by MLB for two years due to breaking domestic violence rules.
Bauer played in Japan's baseball league but had poor performance there.
He then moved to play baseball in Mexico.
Currently, Bauer pitches for the Long Island Ducks, a team in a lower-level U.S. league.
Recently, he pitched a no-hitter game in a seven-inning match with the Ducks.
Bauer offered to sign a minor league contract with any MLB team for no salary.
He said teams could cut him easily with no financial risk if he doesn’t perform or causes problems.
More than 2 million people have seen his public offer to MLB teams on social media.
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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said that NBA official Tony Brothers acted unprofessionally by confronting him twice during a pause in the fourth quarter of Game 3 on Friday night.
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Chris Finch is the coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Tony Brothers is an NBA game official (referee).
Brothers confronted Finch two times during a break in the fourth quarter of Game 3.
Finch described Brothers' behavior as "completely unprofessional."
The incident happened during an NBA playoff game on a Friday night.
The confrontation involved a disagreement or conflict during the game’s stoppage.
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The NBA will hold its draft lottery event where teams hope to secure the first overall pick to select a top basketball talent. Each team will send a representative, ranging from players to executives and former stars, to participate in the ceremony.
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The NBA draft lottery decides the order teams pick new players.
Three highly talented prospects are expected to be chosen at the top.
The Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings are among the teams hoping for a high pick.
Each NBA team sends a representative to the lottery event.
Representatives include players, team executives, and former NBA stars.
Examples: Vince Carter represents the Brooklyn Nets; John Wall represents the Washington Wizards.
The lottery event takes place on Sunday.
The order of picks can impact a team’s future success.
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The Cleveland Browns selected wide receiver KC Concepcion in the 2026 NFL draft as part of an aggressive offensive strategy. Analysts compare Concepcion’s playing style and potential role to that of Zay Flowers, who thrived as a rookie under Browns’ new head coach Todd Monken in Baltimore.
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The Browns had a 5-12 record in 2025 and hired Todd Monken as their new head coach.
KC Concepcion was chosen 24th overall in the 2026 NFL draft, coming from Texas A&M.
Concepcion set freshman records at NC State before transferring to Texas A&M.
He is known for his versatility as a receiver, runner, and return specialist.
Analyst Matt Bowen sees him as a "high-volume target" who can make explosive plays similar to Zay Flowers.
Zay Flowers had strong rookie and subsequent seasons under Monken’s offensive system with the Baltimore Ravens.
Concepcion is expected to contribute in multiple ways, including slot receiver, backfield motion, and punt returns.
The Browns want Concepcion to help improve their offense’s ability to make easy completions and create plays.
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Taylor Jenkins, the new head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, said he has a good relationship and strong communication with star player Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks will decide whether Antetokounmpo stays with the team before the 2026 NBA draft.
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Taylor Jenkins became the Bucks' head coach recently.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Bucks is uncertain.
Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said a decision on Giannis will happen before the 2026 NBA draft.
Jenkins and Antetokounmpo have been communicating well and building a positive relationship.
Jenkins was an assistant coach for the Bucks in 2018-19 before coaching the Memphis Grizzlies.
Antetokounmpo averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in 36 games during the 2025-26 season.
Giannis criticized the Bucks for keeping him off the court late last season, calling it disrespectful.
Jenkins mentioned there are many decisions to be made regarding Giannis’s role on the team.
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Maxx Crosby, a defensive player for the Las Vegas Raiders, was almost traded to the Baltimore Ravens, but the trade was canceled due to concerns about Crosby’s knee surgery recovery. Crosby has stayed with the Raiders and recently released two rap songs, sharing his feelings about the trade and his career.
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On March 6, a trade was announced to send Maxx Crosby from the Raiders to the Ravens for two first-round draft picks.
The Ravens canceled the trade after medical concerns from Crosby’s knee surgery were found during his physical exam.
Crosby had knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus two months before the trade talks.
Crosby is a five-time Pro Bowl player and remains with the Raiders after the trade fell through.
He released two rap songs titled "2AM in Vegas" and "PLAQUEBOYMAXX" in April, expressing his thoughts on the situation.
Crosby mentioned his wealth and commitment to the Raiders in the songs.
Despite injuries in 2025, Crosby achieved 10 sacks and many quarterback hits and tackles for loss.
Since being drafted in 2019, Crosby has recorded 69.5 sacks and 439 tackles.
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Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers' star player, missed Game 2 against the New York Knicks due to ankle and hip injuries but participated in the team's shootaround before Game 3. Head coach Nick Nurse said Embiid is improving and plans to try to play in Game 3, though his status was still uncertain shortly before the game.
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Joel Embiid played 25 minutes in Game 1 but was injured and did not play in Game 2.
Embiid has ankle and hip injuries causing increased soreness.
He missed the start of the playoffs after having an appendectomy.
Embiid helped lead the 76ers to a comeback win against the Boston Celtics earlier in the postseason.
Before Game 3, Embiid joined the team's shootaround and was expected to try to play.
Head coach Nick Nurse said Embiid will get a final check before deciding to play in Game 3.
Embiid was still listed as "questionable" about an hour before the game started.
Game 3 was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
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