While Pacers was counting down the days to Tyrese Haliburton’s wedding on August 1, and his impending return from a ruptured Achilles, he and his fiancée, Jade Jones suffered a profound grief. The couple lost one of their closest friends who was there since their romance began in college just two months before their wedding. […]
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Last decade, the idea of LeBron James in a Warriors jersey would have been dismissed as fan fiction. The four-time MVP spent years as Golden State’s most bitter nemesis, beating them once and losing to them three times across four Finals meetings. Now the front office that built that dynasty spoke about him in press […]
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George Pickens lined up outside for most of 2025. He beat one-on-one matchups and hauled in deep passes like it was a walk in the park. But when CeeDee Lamb went down with an injury, the Dallas Cowboys moved Pickens to the slot and watched him run short, quick routes with just as much ease. […]
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The Cubs moved on within weeks of assuring David Ross his job was safe. The shock November 2023 firing still stings for him, but now, almost three years later, he seems to have found peace. As a 2016 Cubs World Series champion, returning to manage the team was a proud achievement. But getting fired was […]
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The NCAA believed it had things under control. That’s why Charlie Baker gave a cautious response when the Protect College Sports Act was first introduced. But when they keep facing another court ruling, state law, or eligibility dispute every few weeks, a higher authority looks more necessary than ever. Now, with the bill heading to […]
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For three years, the USGA and R&A insisted the rollback was final. Distance was ruining course architecture, and shotmaking was slowly disappearing, and nothing was being done, which the USGA and R&A echoed and said doing nothing was not an option. But on June 17, the same two organizations admitted something had changed. A joint […]
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History is in reach for Scottie Scheffler, who will play for a career Grand Slam at the 2026 U.S. Open, and he could accomplish the feat on his 30th birthday. On paper, the World No. 1 is the man to beat. He has finished inside the top 25 in every start this season. To add […]
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Broadcast moves facing backlash are not new in golf. When ESPN hired Jason Kelce to be part of the 2026 Masters coverage, many fans were furious. Now, it is NBC facing that wrath for a move made for the 2026 U.S. Open broadcasting. Many feel that the team is focusing on the wrong part of […]
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For a rookie pitcher, the hardest part of the major leagues is not always facing the best hitters. Sometimes, it is just surviving all the flights. New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean says the toughest part of his first full season has been the brutal travel schedule. He says the constant flying left him with […]
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The 126th U.S. Open (June 18-21) returns to Shinnecock Hills this week for the sixth time, and as always, the championship has drawn a strong contingent from LIV Golf. 13 LIV Golf players are ready to contend at the historic Long Island layout. Although Shinnecock’s average 48-yard fairways are forgiving, the penal fescue rough and […]
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Over the weekend, Shohei Ohtani experienced a left knee inflammation that cost him a game against the Chicago White Sox. The Los Angeles Dodgers lost the game by 2-8. While that proved yet again why the Dodgers can’t miss Ohtani, it also suggested the importance of preserving him for the late season. Ohtani’s next scheduled […]
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Manny Machado’s temper has landed him in trouble with the umpires. Once again. The San Diego Padres’ star failed to put a hold on his frustrations during their 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. After Machado was declared out on what he thought was a check swing, he responded with a helmet slam. Following […]
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2246 days. That’s how long it took for the Cincinnati Bengals #1 overall pick from the 2020 NFL Draft to realize what was missing from his approach ahead of a crucial 2026 season. The Bengals have been to three Super Bowls so far: Super Bowl XVI, Super Bowl XXIII, and Super Bowl LVI, and have […]
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Tommy Pham has been told no twice, once in free agency, once at the deadline. Both times, the CBA was the reason. It is a frustrating situation for the 38-year-old outfielder. Teams reject him during winter free agency to save money. But later, those same teams try to trade for him at the midseason deadline […]
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Long before NASCAR brought stock cars to Naval Base Coronado, racers were already finding ways to turn military infrastructure into temporary race tracks. For nearly two decades, the Coronado Speed Festival transformed active runways and taxiways into a circuit surrounded by aircraft hangars, helicopters, and warships. The event eventually disappeared in 2016, but the idea […]
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Jason Day performed well at the 2026 Masters with a T12 finish. However, his golf performance was not the talk among fans during the first major of the season; it might not be at the U.S. Open 2026, either. At Augusta National, fans are more interested in the outfit the Australian professional wore during the […]
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Three weeks ago, Kendrick Perkins was talking about Victor Wembanyama as if the league already belonged to him. After San Antonio’s Western Conference Finals victory over Oklahoma City, the ESPN analyst said Wembanyama had “snatched Chet Holmgren’s soul” and claimed the Thunder big man was “scared to compete.” Days earlier, Perkins had gone even further, […]
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One game in two regular seasons, six carries for 15 yards, and one catch for 3 yards should see any franchise part ways with the player, or the player may hang up his cleats. But the Green Bay Packers have not given up on MarShawn Lloyd despite the lack of production. The problem has never […]
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Tom Brady joined the Las Vegas Raiders as a minority owner in October 2024 with the intention of becoming an influential figure behind the scenes for an NFL franchise and taking them to a winning campaign. Brady has built a reputation on winning, accountability, and an unwavering demand for excellence. So, when the Raiders’ 2025 […]
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The Peach State once again saw a sound defeat of former Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley. In 2010, when he led his Vols in Athens, the Bulldogs blew out Tennessee 41-14. But this time, he lost his first political campaign inside the state’s borders despite running with the backing of Georgia’s top executive. Dooley returned […]
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Scottie Scheffler is the definition of “coming so close, yet feeling so far,” with how many times he has finished 2nd in his career. And especially in the US Open, when he finished 2nd in 2022. But this time, he has more riding on the line than just this win. “This game obviously means a […]
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Miles Russell is the youngest player in the 2026 U.S. Open field. He is a two-time AJGA Player of the Year, the teenager who broke Tiger Woods’ age record for the award by 10 months, and a 17-year-old who has already made cuts on both the Korn Ferry Tour and the PGA Tour. But at […]
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Long before the CookOut Summer Shootout became a summer tradition at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Robby Faggart was already building a life around the track. The Concord native worked under legendary promoter Humpy Wheeler in the 1980s, won a NASCAR Sportsman championship at the speedway in 1992, and later reinvented himself in Legend Cars alongside a […]
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Apparently, winning two Olympic gold medals makes one a star. Then what does becoming the first American woman in over two decades to win an Olympic figure skating gold make them? A superstar! Bay Area’s Alysa Liu realised the perks quickly as opportunities flew her way. From introducing Taylor Swift to becoming an official Louis […]
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The intense standoff between the top ATP and WTA players and the Grand Slams over prize money is at a delicate standstill. Despite Wimbledon increasing its total prize money by 20 percent to $85 million, Coco Gauff believes it is the start of a long journey but not an end. “I think it’s still a […]
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