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Two golfers, Marco Penge and William Mouw, withdrew from the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic before the event started, allowing Harry Higgs and Taylor Montgomery to join. During the first round, Adrien Saddier withdrew, and Noah Goodwin took his spot and played at 12:52 p.m. Eastern Time.
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The PGA Tour is hosting two events this week before the PGA Championship.
Marco Penge and William Mouw withdrew before the Myrtle Beach Classic began.
Harry Higgs and Taylor Montgomery replaced Penge and Mouw.
Adrien Saddier withdrew before his afternoon tee time during the first round.
Noah Goodwin replaced Saddier and played at 12:52 p.m. Eastern Time.
Saddier had a challenging season with mostly poor results.
Goodwin is playing in his third PGA Tour event this season.
Goodwin missed the cut at two previous tournaments this season.
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Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham discussed Angel Reese's social media posts about her basketball team's playoff games and rumored personal relationships. Reese supports her current boyfriend, Orlando Magic star Wendell Carter Jr., and shared highlights that involved dunking on Jalen Duren, who is rumored to be her ex. Reese recently moved to the Atlanta Dream and will face Cunningham’s team in an upcoming WNBA game.
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Angel Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream this offseason.
Reese is rumored to have dated Jalen Duren and is now publicly with Wendell Carter Jr. of the Orlando Magic.
Reese posted Instagram stories celebrating her boyfriend’s team’s playoff success against the Detroit Pistons.
The Magic had a 3-1 lead in their playoff series but lost the next three games and were eliminated by the Pistons.
Sophie Cunningham advised Reese on their podcast to focus on her current relationship and move past the rumored drama.
Cunningham recently recovered from a significant injury and is preparing for the WNBA season with the Indiana Fever.
Reese and the Atlanta Dream will play the Indiana Fever on June 4.
The podcast also covered other sports-related news and gossip beyond Reese’s situation.
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Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. After the game, Brown criticized NBA referees on a Twitch stream and said the league treats him unfairly with foul calls. The NBA fined Brown $50,000 for his comments.
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The Boston Celtics were eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers in a Game 7 first-round playoff loss.
Jaylen Brown went live on Twitch to talk about the series and said the NBA has an "agenda" against him regarding offensive push-off fouls.
Brown called for some referees to be investigated for their calls during the series.
The NBA fined Brown $50,000 for his public comments criticizing the referees.
Brown continued to speak out on Twitch after the fine, comparing his foul calls to those of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Brown was called for 40 offensive fouls in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, second most after Karl-Anthony Towns (65).
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Joe Senser, a former NFL tight end for the Minnesota Vikings and Pro Bowl player, died at age 69. After his football career ended, he became a radio broadcaster and businessman in Minnesota.
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Joe Senser played as a tight end for the Minnesota Vikings from 1980 to 1984.
He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1981 after a strong performance.
Senser holds a franchise record for receiving yards by a Vikings tight end in one season.
He was part of the famous "Miracle at the Met" play in 1980.
A knee injury after the 1982 season limited his career, leading to retirement in 1984.
Senser worked as a radio commentator for the Vikings from 1993-94 and 2001-06.
He was known locally as a businessman and charity supporter.
The Vikings organization praised his positive impact on the team and community.
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the current European football champions, is close to making history by reaching the Champions League final again. After a tough semi-final against Bayern Munich, PSG will face Arsenal in the final, showing strong team unity and steady improvement.
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PSG is the reigning European football champion.
PSG narrowly won against Bayern Munich in the semi-final.
PSG will play Arsenal in the Champions League final.
The team has shown better teamwork and progress in recent matches.
PSG was once criticized for being inconsistent in European competitions.
Reaching the final again would mean PSG retained their Champions League title.
The article references comments from sports reporters Oliver Farry and Victor Bolorunduro.
The Champions League is a major European football (soccer) tournament involving top clubs.
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Luka Doncic injured his left hamstring on April 2 and has not played since. The Los Angeles Lakers do not expect him to return for their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, which makes winning much harder for them.
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Luka Doncic suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain on April 2.
MRI showed an eight-week recovery time, putting his return near late May.
Doncic missed the end of the regular season and the entire first playoff round.
The Lakers expect he will not play in their series against the Thunder.
In the first game without Doncic, the Lakers lost 108-90 to Oklahoma City.
The Lakers struggled offensively, shooting 41% and committing 18 turnovers.
LeBron James scored 27 points but had to carry most of the offense.
Other teammates like Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart, and Luke Kennard need to help more.
The Lakers must slow the game down and protect the ball to compete without Doncic.
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Dwayne De Rosario and Christine Sinclair spoke about soccer in Canada and its growth ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which Canada will co-host with the U.S. and Mexico. De Rosario shared his experiences overcoming the dominance of hockey in Canadian sports, while Sinclair reflected on her record as the top international goal scorer in soccer history.
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Soccer was not very popular in Canada when Dwayne De Rosario was growing up.
De Rosario became a successful soccer player, winning a Gold Cup and two Hall of Fame inductions.
He faced skepticism about Canadian soccer players internationally but used it as motivation.
Christine Sinclair has scored 190 international goals for Canada, the most in soccer history.
Sinclair won three Olympic medals and is now retired.
Both athletes see the growth of soccer and women's sports in Canada as important.
Canada will co-host the 2026 World Cup together with the United States and Mexico.
Their experiences highlight the progress and future potential of soccer in Canada.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves won the first game against the San Antonio Spurs in their playoff series but lost the second game by a large margin. Anthony Edwards, a key player for the Timberwolves, spoke about the Spurs gaining confidence after their big win in Game 2.
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The Timberwolves, seeded No. 6, beat the No. 2 Spurs 104-102 in Game 1.
Anthony Edwards returned from injury and scored 18 points in 25 minutes during Game 1.
In Game 2, the Spurs won by 40 points with a final score of 133-95, tying the series.
Edwards and three other Timberwolves players each scored only 12 points in Game 2.
Edwards said the Timberwolves came out too relaxed in Game 2, leading to their loss.
Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs had 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 2 blocks in Game 2.
De’Aaron Fox scored 16 points for the Timberwolves in Game 2 after a poor Game 1.
Game 3 is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday.
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James Anderson, captain of Lancashire and England's top wicket-taker, criticized the current rules for replacing injured players in the County Championship, calling them confusing and illogical. The trial rules aim to allow injury replacements but have caused issues when more experienced players are not allowed to substitute for less experienced injured teammates.
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The County Championship is testing a new rule allowing injury replacements for players unavailable due to injury, illness, or significant life events.
Lancashire has faced problems twice when their preferred replacement players were rejected for being "too experienced."
In one match, Tom Bailey was rejected as a replacement for Ajeet Singh Dale because of experience level.
Another time, Tom Hartley was denied as a replacement for Arav Shetty, who had a badly broken thumb.
As a result, teams had to choose less like-for-like replacements, affecting player roles.
Match referees approve replacements based on criteria such as players’ experience and stats.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is collecting feedback from counties and referees to possibly change the replacement rules.
Anderson suggested injury replacements might be scrapped because experienced players like him would never qualify as replacements.
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US soccer player Johnny Cardoso has badly sprained his right ankle during practice. This injury may stop him from playing in the 2026 World Cup, which starts in five weeks.
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Johnny Cardoso plays midfield for both Atlético Madrid and the US national team.
Atlético Madrid called his injury a "high grade" sprain of the right ankle.
Recovery from this kind of sprain usually takes at least one month.
The US begins the World Cup on June 13 against Paraguay in California.
Atlético Madrid did not say exactly when Cardoso would return to play.
Cardoso has played 23 times for the US team since 2020.
If Cardoso cannot play, other midfielders like Cristian Roldan or Tanner Tessmann might be chosen instead.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino will decide the US squad less than three weeks before the World Cup starts.
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Real Madrid player Federico Valverde was taken to the hospital after a fight with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni. This incident happened three days before an important match called El Clasico.
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Federico Valverde is a midfielder for Real Madrid.
Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, his teammate, got into a fight.
Valverde needed hospital treatment after the fight.
The event occurred shortly before a major game, El Clasico.
El Clasico is a well-known football match between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
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Terrell Owens, a former Hall of Fame NFL wide receiver, says he has a strained relationship with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the team. Owens said he no longer cares about what the Cowboys or Jerry Jones are doing and does not want to repair the relationship.
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Terrell Owens played for the Dallas Cowboys for three seasons, ending in 2008.
Owens is a six-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro.
He had a difficult relationship with the Cowboys organization, especially with owner Jerry Jones.
Owens said in an interview that he does not care about Jerry Jones or the Cowboys’ current actions.
Owens said he does not plan to try to fix his relationship with Jerry Jones or the team.
In 2017, Jerry Jones spoke positively about Owens’ contribution to the Cowboys and supported his Hall of Fame status.
Owens played for five NFL teams, most notably the 49ers, Eagles, and Cowboys.
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The Golden State Valkyries waived Kate Martin, a popular player, just before the 2026 WNBA season started. Martin was a key player during the Valkyries’ first season and helped the team reach the playoffs for the first time in WNBA expansion history.
Key Facts
Kate Martin joined the Valkyries from the Las Vegas Aces through the expansion draft.
In 2025, she averaged 6.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1 assist per game.
Martin had a standout game scoring 21 points against the New York Liberty, including 14 points in the fourth quarter.
She was a regular player in the Valkyries’ playoff rotation.
The Valkyries waived her less than 24 hours before the 2026 season opener.
The team made the cut due to roster changes, including new veterans and rookies, and a crowded playing position.
Martin may have had a quad injury that affected her final evaluations.
Fans expressed surprise and disappointment on social media after the news.
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The Las Vegas Raiders had the worst NFL season in 2025 and earned the first pick in the 2026 draft, selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The Raiders have a big problem at wide receiver, lacking a clear top player to support Mendoza when he plays.
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The Raiders picked Fernando Mendoza, a top quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy and led Indiana to a national championship.
ESPN identified wide receiver as the Raiders’ biggest team weakness going into the 2026 season.
The team’s current top receiver is tight end Brock Bowers, but they lack a true No. 1 wide receiver.
Tre Tucker is entering his fourth season with moderate stats but a low performance score from ESPN.
Other receivers like Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton Jr. performed below expectations in their first seasons.
The Raiders traded away wide receiver Jakobi Meyers in 2025, reducing depth at the position.
They drafted wide receiver Malik Benson, who played for multiple colleges before finishing strong at Oregon.
The veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins was signed, so Mendoza might not start the season immediately.
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Draymond Green appeared on the basketball show "Inside the NBA" and made comments about the Golden State Warriors' future success that some viewers found awkward and controversial. He said championships might no longer be realistic for the Warriors and suggested that success could mean things like fully sold-out games and national TV appearances. His comments sparked criticism from fans and commentators, especially about his comparison to Charles Barkley’s time with the Houston Rockets.
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Draymond Green is nearing the end of his basketball career and expanding his role as a commentator and analyst.
He recently appeared on "Inside the NBA," filling in for Shaquille O'Neal.
On the show, Green said the Warriors might need to rethink what success means, suggesting championships may not be possible anymore.
He compared himself to Charles Barkley’s time with the Houston Rockets in a way some viewers found disrespectful.
Fans and commentators criticized Green for his remarks and awkward delivery, with some saying he contradicts the team’s competitive legacy.
Charles Barkley played for the Rockets from 1996 to 2000 and was still productive and respected during that time.
The segment quickly went viral on social media, leading to widespread negative reactions toward Green’s comments.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is recovering well from a torn ACL and may start doing some offseason training soon. However, the team's wide receiver group is seen as a major weak spot heading into the 2026 season.
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Patrick Mahomes is in good shape to participate in non-contact offseason drills according to head coach Andy Reid.
Mahomes tore his ACL but is expected to progress through training phases without contact initially.
ESPN identified the Chiefs' wide receivers as the biggest problem area for the team in 2026.
Travis Kelce was the top receiver last season but is aging.
Other wide receivers like Rashee Rice, Tyquan Thornton, and Xaiver Worthy scored low in ESPN’s receiver performance rankings.
Backup receivers include Jalen Royals, Nikko Remigio, and rookie Cyrus Allen, who have limited experience or impact.
The concern over the receiving group could affect the Chiefs’ offense when Mahomes returns to full play.
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The Cincinnati Bengals had a poor NFL season in 2025, finishing with a 6-11 record and their star quarterback Joe Burrow missing many games. The team faces a big problem for the 2026 season because they do not have strong backup players if key wide receivers get injured.
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The Bengals ended the 2025 season with 6 wins and 11 losses.
Joe Burrow played in only eight games, throwing for 1,809 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions.
The Bengals did not make the playoffs in 2025.
ESPN says the biggest problem for the team is a lack of depth in wide receiver positions.
If top wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase or Tee Higgins get injured, the team could be in serious trouble.
The slot receiver Andrei Iosivas is also important, but the backup behind him is weak.
The Bengals drafted Colbie Young, a player with experience from several colleges, as a fourth-round pick to help outside receiver positions.
Free agents like Deebo Samuel, Curtis Samuel, and Hunter Renfrow are possible options to improve the team’s wide receiver depth.
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A petition called "Mbappe Out" has collected over 33 million signatures asking for Kylian Mbappe to leave Real Madrid. Fans are upset because Mbappe was spotted on a yacht in Sardinia while recovering from an injury, leading to questions about his commitment to the team.
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The petition "Mbappe Out" has over 33 million signatures, far above its initial goal of 200,000.
Fans criticize Mbappe for vacationing during recovery from a thigh injury that could affect his participation in an important match against Barcelona.
Mbappe was seen on a yacht with actress Ester Exposito, which fueled fan anger and a social media backlash.
The petition’s website does not require personal details, so some signatures may be duplicates or from non-fans.
Mbappe has a contract with Real Madrid until June 2029 and was training with the team recently.
Real Madrid’s head coach says the club’s medical staff manages player injuries and Mbappe is free to spend his personal time as he wishes.
Mbappe is expected to be fit for the France national team for the 2026 World Cup and upcoming friendlies.
The petition is symbolic and is unlikely to lead to Mbappe leaving the club.
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President Donald Trump said he would not pay over $1,000 for tickets to World Cup soccer matches involving the United States. He expressed concern that many fans, especially those who support him, might not be able to afford the high ticket prices.
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President Trump said he wouldn’t pay four-figure prices for US World Cup matches.
The cheapest common ticket category for the tournament costs about $1,120.
FIFA introduced dynamic pricing for the 2026 World Cup, meaning ticket prices can change based on demand.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended high prices, saying the US market allows ticket resales that can raise final costs.
Infantino claimed college and professional US sports events usually cost at least $300, a claim that was challenged by others.
Trump said it would be disappointing if his supporters from areas like Queens and Brooklyn couldn’t attend because of cost.
The 2026 World Cup will be held in the US for the first time using this dynamic pricing system.
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The NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments will grow from 68 teams to 76 teams. This change means more teams can take part in the national championship events.
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Both the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments will expand to include 76 teams.
The previous format included 68 teams in each tournament.
The expansion allows additional teams to compete for the national title.
More games will be played due to the increased number of teams.
The new format aims to give more schools a chance to participate in March Madness.
Details on how the additional teams will be selected and positioned in the tournament bracket will be provided.
This change affects the structure and scheduling of the tournaments.
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