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					<![CDATA[Last Night In Baseball: Brewers Take Game 1 Of 3-Game Series Against Dodgers]]>
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				    <![CDATA[The Brewers took Game 1 of a three-game series against the Dodgers, the Guardians beat the Phillies on one swing, the Braves walked it off and plenty more from Friday's MLB action.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:28:42 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don't worry, we're here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: The Milwaukee Brewers, who were swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in last season's National League Championship Series, won their first game against the defending, back-to-back champions. The damage came in the opening inning, as Brewers catcher William Contreras — who had a game-high three hits — launched a three-run home run to left field off Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski. Later in the inning, right fielder Sal Frelick drove in a run on a sacrifice fly. Milwaukee got a fifth run in the bottom of the second on a double from first baseman Andrew Vaughn in what was a 5-1 win. Contreras leads the Brewers in hits (56), RBIs (30) and batting average (.304); through 39 at-bats, Vaughn has driven in seven runs and sports a .333/.447/.513 slash line. On the mound, the Brewers got five scoreless innings from Logan Henderson, with Shane Drohan, Aaron Ashby and Chad Patrick each pitching 1 ⅓ innings of relief and combining to give up just one hit. In all, the Dodgers had three hits. Granted, they drew six walks. Milwaukee (30-18) has won 12 of its last 14 games and has a 2.5-game lead on the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs for first place in the NL Central. New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was spectacular in his first start since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series (Tommy John surgery), pitching six scoreless innings on just 72 pitches. The problem? New York supported him with just one run (a solo home run from catcher Austin Wells in the bottom of the fifth), and Tampa Bay broke through in the top of the eighth. In said inning, the first five batters reached base, with a double from Jonathan Aranda tying the game at 1-all and giving the first baseman his American League-high 38th RBI and a two-run single by second baseman Richie Palacios giving Tampa Bay the lead. The Rays would score a fourth run in the inning on a sacrifice fly from pinch hitter Ryan Vilade. New York scored a run in the bottom of the eighth on an RBI triple from second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., but Tampa Bay would win, 4-2, improving to 4-0 over its division rival this season. The Rays (34-15) now have a 5.5-game lead on the Yankees for first place in the AL East. Despite giving up 10 baserunners (nine hits and one walk), Rays starter Nick Martinez — who owns a remarkable 1.51 ERA and 277 ERA+ — surrendered just one run through six innings. Zach Neto — who hit a walk-off, two-run home run against the Athletics on Monday — was a menace on Friday night. The Los Angeles Angels shortstop sent the first pitch he saw from Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom into the Angels' bullpen to lead off the bottom half of the first. Later in the inning, left fielder Wade Meckler hit a three-run homer, with a two-run single from catcher Logan O'Hoppe giving the Angels a 6-0 lead in the third. Texas gradually got back in the game, though, as it got three runs in the top of the fourth on a solo home run from right fielder Brandon Nimmo and a two-run triple from center fielder Evan Carter. Then, second baseman Justin Foscue singled in a run in the sixth and Nimmo doubled home a run in the seventh, pulling the Rangers within one run. That said, second baseman Oswald Peraza — who had a game-high three hits — blasted a solo home run in the bottom half of the seventh for the Angels and Neto struck again in the eighth with a solo homer, which was followed by an RBI single from first baseman Nolan Schanuel later in the inning. Los Angeles won, 9-6. Neto is batting a career-low .221 and leads the AL with 73 strikeouts, but he has also hit 10 home runs and sports a 115 OPS+; Peraza has totaled six home runs and 12 RBIs, while boasting a .477 slugging percentage. No runs were put on the board through eight innings between the Cleveland Guardians and Philadelphia Phillies, but Kyle Manzardo grabbed a bat and changed that. Pinch hitting for the Guardians with one out in the top of the ninth, Manzardo hit the first pitch he saw from Phillies star reliever Jhoan Duran over the left-center field wall, which would help the Guardians get a 1-0 road victory. Both teams' starters were spectacular, as Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez extended his scoreless innings streak to 34 ⅔ innings with eight more shutout innings, while Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams — who now leads the AL with 84 strikeouts and 69 ⅓ innings pitched — tossed eight shutout innings, recording 11 strikeouts and giving up just four baserunners (four hits). Manzardo, who hit 27 home runs in what was his first full season at the big-league level in 2025, is off to a slow start this year (he has a .228/.307/.382 slash line), but he has hit three home runs and posted a .389/.450/1.000 slash line over his last six games. The Guardians (31-22) have won seven consecutive games and 10 of their last 11. It wasn't pretty, but the Atlanta Braves got their fourth consecutive win. Trailing the Washington Nationals 1-0 in the bottom of the seventh, the Braves took the lead on back-to-back RBI singles by designated hitter Dominic Smith and shortstop Ha-Seong Kim. Granted, an eighth-inning solo home run by Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams tied the game at 2-all, which would ultimately send the game to extra innings, where Abrams would drive in two runs on a triple in the top of the 10th — but the Braves would rally once again. Chadwick Tromp singled home a run to lead off the bottom of the 10th for the Braves, with Mauricio Dubón later driving in a game-tying run on an infield single. Washington failed to plate a run in the top of the 11th, and Tromp hit a walk-off, RBI single for Atlanta in the bottom half of the inning, giving it a 5-4 win. Tromp is 4 for 7 at the plate this season, while Abrams leads the NL with 45 RBIs and a 169 OPS+, while sporting a .299/.391/.556 slash line. The Braves are now 4-1 against the Nationals and own the best record in the NL at 36-16. The Chicago White Sox scored nine runs in a 9-4 road victory over the San Francisco Giants; each of their nine runs came in the same inning. Chicago loaded the bases in the top of the fourth with one out, which began with the first two batters getting hit. Second baseman Chase Meidroth then walked in a run, designated hitter Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run double and catcher Edgar Quero grounded in a run before a Tristan Peters strikeout. Then, right fielder Derek Hill singled in a run, first baseman Munetaka Murakami — who leads the AL with 17 home runs — hit a three-run double and third baseman Miguel Vargas — who has an .848 OPS — later drove in a run on a single, capping off a nine-run inning. "That'll do, Donkey. That'll do." Remarkably, the White Sox had just five hits in the game altogether, while the Giants — who scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth and a fourth run in the sixth — finished with seven hits. Ace Davis Martin pitched through 5 ⅔ innings for the White Sox, who got 3 ⅓ combined scoreless innings of relief from Tyler Davis, Brandon Eisert and Trevor Richards. Chicago (26-24) is in possession of the No. 2 AL wild-card seed. Juan Soto looks like Juan Soto. The New York Mets' star outfielder hit a solo home run in the top of the first inning of the team's Friday night road matchup against the Miami Marlins; he also singled in the fourth. Over his last 11 games, Soto has posted six home runs, 11 RBIs, four stolen bases and a .381/.458/.810 slash line. And through 36 games, he has totaled 10 home runs, 21 RBIs, five stolen bases, a 174 OPS+ and 1.5 wins above replacement, while having a .301/.394/.571 slash line. The problem? Soto's home run was the only run the Mets scored in a 2-1 loss, with his two hits accounting for half of New York's total baserunners (the Mets had three hits and one walk). Marlins right-hander Eury Pérez surrendered just one run over 6 ⅓ innings, while right fielder Owen Caissie drove in a run on a ground out in the bottom of the second and later singled home a run in the fourth, which would be enough offense for Miami to take Game 1 of the three-game series. The Mets (22-29) are now back in last place in the NL East, with the Marlins (23-29) a half-game ahead of them in fourth. The Arizona Diamondbacks were on a five-game winning streak, but the Colorado Rockies had seen enough. With the game tied at two apiece and one out in the top of the ninth, Rockies designated hitter Sterlin Thompson doubled to center field, which infielder Chad Stevens followed up with a go-ahead, RBI single to right field in what was his first hit of the season, putting Colorado up 3-2, and that would be the final score. Antonio Senzatela, who owns a 1.13 ERA and an 0.78 WHIP over 32.0 innings of relief, pitched the final 1⅔ innings for the Rockies. Earlier in the game, Rockies center fielder Jake McCarthy drove in a run on a sacrifice fly in the top of the fifth and rookie first baseman TJ Rumfield — who sports a .788 OPS — hit a game-tying RBI double in the eighth. Arizona got its two runs on a second-inning sacrifice fly from left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and an RBI single from Gurriel in the fourth. Meanwhile, Colorado starter Tomoyuki Sugano gave up just two runs over 6 ⅔ innings. Through 10 starts, the 36-year-old Sugano owns a 3.86 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP across 53 ⅔ innings pitched. The Boston Red Sox got out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning and later led 6-3 in the seventh, but the Minnesota Twins fought back both times. Following the aforementioned first inning that saw right fielder Wilyer Abreu double in a run, first baseman Willson Contreras triple in a run, designated hitter Andruw Monasterio single in a run and second baseman Marcelo Mayer hit a sacrifice fly for the Red Sox, the Twins had a three-run second inning, with shortstop Ryan Kreidler hitting an RBI double and second baseman Luke Keaschall and designated hitter Byron Buxton each singling home a run. Boston got two runs back in the bottom of the fourth on a sacrifice bunt and an RBI ground out, but Minnesota turned the tide in the seventh with a pair of two-run home runs from Buxton and outfielder Austin Martin to go up 7-6; the Twins got an eighth run in the ninth and won 8-6. Martin, Buxton, Kreidler and Keaschall each had two hits for the Twins, who got five scoreless innings from their bullpen after the Red Sox scored six runs off Connor Prielipp over four innings. On the season, Buxton has hit 16 home runs, which is tied for third in MLB; Martin sports a .297/.413/.398 slash line; Kreidler has recorded three home runs, eight RBIs and a .313/.405/.656 slash line over 11 games. Minnesota has won four of its last five games. The ball was flying out of Petco Park. Following the Athletics scoring two runs in the top of the first, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado made it 2-all with a two-run home run in the bottom half of the inning. Later, trailing 3-2 in the fifth, right fielder Nick Castellanos unloaded on a solo home run to left field to get the Padres even once again. Then, in the seventh, left fielder Ramón Laureano put San Diego up for good with a solo homer. The Padres tallied three more runs in the bottom of the eighth, as first baseman Gavin Sheets — who leads the Padres with nine home runs, while sporting a .522 slugging percentage — hit a two-run single and shortstop Xander Bogaerts hit a sacrifice fly en route to a 7-3 win. Right-hander Walker Buehler pitched through the fifth inning for San Diego, whose bullpen proceeded to pitch four scoreless innings. The A's scored their three runs on a double from first baseman Nick Kurtz and an RBI ground out from designated hitter Brent Rooker in the first and an RBI single from center fielder Henry Bolte in the fourth. San Diego (30-20) is the No. 1 NL wild-card seed.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2025-26 NBA ECF, WCF MVP Odds: Brunson Favored; Wemby Chasing SGA]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Which stars are favored to win the MVP award sandwiched between the regular season and Finals MVP?]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:21:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The NBA has arrived at the postseason semifinals — and that round has some extra hardware attached to it. Let's check out the odds for the Eastern Conference finals and Western Conference finals MVP awards at DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 23. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Eastern Conference finals MVP Jalen Brunson: -380 (bet $10 to win $12.63 total)Donovan Mitchell: +425 (bet $10 to win $52.50 total)Karl-Anthony Towns: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)James Harden: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)OG Anunoby: +6000 (bet $10 to win $610 total) Western Conference finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: -300 (bet $10 to win $13.33 total)Victor Wembanyama: +290 (bet $10 to win $39 total)Alex Caruso: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)Stephon Castle: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)Chet Holmgren: +25000 (bet $10 to win $2,510 total) Here's what to know about these oddsboards: West Battle: OKC's SGA is the back-to-back regular-season MVP, reigning Western Conference finals MVP and reigning NBA Finals MVP — but it appears Victor Wembanyama is ready to put an end to at least two of those streaks. In Game 1 of the West finals, Wemby had his way with the defending champs, finishing with 41 points, 24 rebounds and three blocks in the Spurs' win. SGA rebounded with a 30-point, nine-assist effort in Game 2, helping OKC tie the series. In Game 3, both finished with 26 points in an OKC win. In short, whichever team wins this series, its superstar will win the award. Out East: The Knicks have won nine straight playoff games and have a 2-0 lead in the East finals. Leading the way has been their star guard, Jalen Brunson, and he showed no signs of slowing down in the ECF. His 38 points in Game 1 against the Cavs helped the Knicks overcome a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit and take a 1-0 lead. He also had six assists, five rebounds and three steals. In Game 2, he put up 19 points and 14 assists.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2025-26 NBA Title Odds: Thunder Favored; Knicks Rise Ahead of Game 3]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Check out the latest NBA title odds as the conference finals get underway.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:17:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[It's NBA Final Four time. Let's take a look at the latest NBA title futures at DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 23. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. NBA Finals winner 2025-26 season Oklahoma City Thunder: -190 (bet $10 to win $15.26 total)New York Knicks: +390 (bet $10 to win $49 total)San Antonio Spurs: +450 (bet $10 to win $55 total)Cleveland Cavaliers: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total) Here is what to know about the NBA title oddsboard: West Update: Injuries are playing a role in the West finals. Jalen Williams missed Game 3 for OKC and is considered day-to-day. De'Aaron Fox (ankle) and Dylan Harper (abductor) both took the court for Game 3, but how healthy are they? Regardless, OKC showed why it is the defending champ on Friday, controlling San Antonio for the better part of four quarters. The difference in Game 3 was the Thunder connecting on 17 of 38 3-point attempts. A 45% clip? That'll do it. East Update: The Knicks have become the class of the conference, having won nine consecutive playoff games. They finished off a sweep of Philly in the second round, and apparently can't be stopped. Even though they trailed by 22 with 7:52 left to go in Game 1 against Cleveland, New York stormed back to earn a 115-104 overtime win, holding the Cavs to 18 in the fourth and just three in overtime. Then, in Game 2, the Knicks didn't struggle much, leading by 15 heading into the fourth.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Spreads, Lines for Conference Finals]]>
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				    <![CDATA[The NBA playoffs are down to just four teams. Check out the odds for the conference finals.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:11:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[It's crunch time in the NBA. Let's check out the odds for the conference finals at DraftKings Sportsbook, as of May 23. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS No. 2 SAN ANTONIO (+310) vs. No. 1 OKLAHOMA CITY (-390) OKC leads 2-1 GAME 4 — OKC @ SAS (May 24) Spread: Spurs -1.5Moneyline: Spurs -122, Thunder +102O/U: 219.5 What to know: OKC showed its mettle in Game 2. San Antonio scored the first 15 points of the game, but it was all Thunder after that. OKC trailed by just five after the first quarter, and then won the next three quarters to earn a 123-108 win on the Spurs' home floor. The Thunder kept Wemby in check to a degree. He had 26 points, but only four rebounds and two blocks. Regular-season MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists for the Thunder, who can put the Spurs in a serious hole with a Game 4 win. EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS No. 4 CLEVELAND (+550) vs. No. 3 NEW YORK (-750)NY leads 2-0 GAME 3 — NY @ CLE (May 23) Spread: Cavs -2.5Moneyline: Cavs -130, Knicks +110O/U: 214.5 What to know: Through two games, home court has ruled the day in this one. After overcoming a 22-point deficit to come back and win Game 1 in overtime, the Knicks beat the Cavs by 16 in Game 2, proving they can win in any form or fashion. That's nine straight playoff wins for New York. The Cavs have been a force at home this postseason, however, losing just once in Cleveland in seven playoff games.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Indy 500 Weather Forecast: Rain Projected For Race Day]]>
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				    <![CDATA[The 110th running of the 2026 Indianapolis 500 is right around the corner. With the race set for Sunday morning, drivers and fans are keeping a close eye on the sky ahead of the green flag.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:43:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is Sunday, and drivers and fans are keeping a close eye on the sky ahead of the green flag. The race will air on FOX and stream on FOX One with the green flag scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET. Weather conditions could play a major role, with shifting track temperatures and the chance of precipitation directly affecting tire grip and overall car handling throughout the event. Teams will need to stay sharp and highly adaptable on the pit box, as sudden changes in cloud cover can quickly alter a car’s balance. Spotters and strategists will be glued to radar screens to make sure they are not caught off guard by any fast-moving systems. According to FOX Weather, last year’s forecast showed a 15% chance of rain on race day at the start of the event. Temperatures climbed into the low 70s with a mix of clouds and sunshine throughout the day, and similar conditions are expected for this year’s race. Historical averages only provide a baseline, and Midwestern spring weather is notoriously unpredictable. A slightly warmer day could quickly raise track temperatures, forcing engineers to increase downforce to compensate for a slicker racing surface. Here is your latest race weekend weather outlook for Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 2026 Indy 500 Weather Forecast According to FOX Weather, as of Saturday, the race day forecast looks questionable with a 48% chance of rain Sunday. Temperatures are forecast to range from the low 60s to low 70s, with a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day. The weather for the race is shaping up to be 73 degrees and cloudy, but precipitation is the main factor to watch. Wet track conditions will likely be the primary challenge for the teams and drivers. Winds are expected from the south at around seven miles per hour, with a feels-like temperature near 73 degrees and humidity around 84%. How Can I Watch Or Stream The Indy 500? The 2026 Indy 500 will air on FOX and stream live on FOX One, FOX Sports.com and the FOX Sports App.]]>
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					<![CDATA[‘Like I Never Left’: Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Delivers 6 Shutout Innings In Return From Tommy John]]>
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				    <![CDATA[NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole walked into the Yankees clubhouse on Friday afternoon wearing a dark brown polo shirt with a matching Tom Ford belt and sharp white dress pants. This was a statement game, and even before suiting up in the Yankees pinstripes, Cole was dressed for the occasion. He was locked in, ready to dominate. The fit was part of the mentality. ]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:41:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole walked into the Yankees clubhouse on Friday afternoon wearing a dark brown polo shirt with a matching Tom Ford belt and sharp white dress pants. This was a statement game, and even before suiting up in the Yankees pinstripes, Cole was dressed for the occasion. He was locked in, ready to dominate. The fit was part of the mentality. Just like the iconic character Proposition Joe said on HBO’s hit show, "The Wire": "Look the part, be the part." Cole did just that in his season debut. The Yankees were thrilled to see their longtime ace and the unanimous 2023 Cy Young award winner return to the mound on Friday night in the Bronx against the Tampa Bay Rays. Cole held the division rivals to only two hits over six scoreless innings. He permitted three walks and struck out two batters, not seeing as much swing-and-miss likely because the Rays have the lowest strikeout rate in the major leagues. He dialed up his four-seam fastball to 99 mph in the first inning, proving his arm was all the way back. He was efficient, throwing just three pitches in the fourth inning. He pounded the strike zone and picked a runner off second base, hyper-alert and quick on his feet for, as Yankees manager Aaron Boone put it, "The game within the game." He did all that against a feisty Rays offense that owns the highest batting average and on-base percentage in the American League. Reminding everyone in the ballpark that Cole was making this look easier than it actually was, Boone pulled him after 72 pitches. That was the plan all along. It was just a tease. "It was almost like a second debut kind of situation," Cole said, unable to stop grinning. "It was an enjoyable moment. It was nice to get back in the fire." Cole was Cole. It was the Yankees offense that let him down in front of 41,358 fans who were living and dying on every pitch. New York’s bats failed to cash in when they created traffic on the basepaths. The Yankees went 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position and left nine men on base en route to a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay. It was their third consecutive loss and 10th in their last 14 games. "With what we’re going through, you hate losing a game," Boone said. "Hopefully the silver lining is that I felt like the guys had good at-bats tonight and were on stuff. We need to carry that forward now and have the ability to break through." The other silver living was how seamlessly Cole picked up where he left off. It was hard to believe it was his first start in 569 days. Cole agreed, saying: "At some point tonight, it was almost like I never left." His last start was in Game 5 of the 2024 World Series against the Dodgers; he threw six innings in a no-decision. After spending one year and two months rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, Cole is 35 years old now. Aside from his age and surgically-repaired right elbow, things have changed since the last time Cole pitched. For one, he debuted his new windup on Friday — a different, over-the-head motion similar to Max Scherzer and other old-school veterans in the game — that he adopted during his extensive rehab process. The right-hander was also sporting a beard for the first time in his seven-year Yankee career. Cole was on the injured list when Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner nixed their 49-year no-facial hair policy last year. So, Friday was the start of a new era in more ways than one for New York’s ace. For another, Cole’s season debut against the Rays was the first time he pitched under Major League Baseball’s new Automated Balls and Strikes (ABS) system that launched this year. "My mindset going into it was not to worry about it," Cole said. "And just assume everything's a ball." Towards the end of his rehab, Cole emphasized throwing in the zone so that he could be better prepared for ABS. It was one of several final boxes he checked off for himself before receiving the green light to wear the pinstripes again. Some of the other variables included his recovery, pitch quality, sequencing, conditioning, and good stamina overall. "It's funny, it's like you almost take an extra day here early, an extra week here early, and then you think, 'Oh, this is never gonna end,’" Cole said of his rehab progression. "But then you end up showing up right on time. So it's funny how it works out that way, because it didn't feel very quick, yet it's been very efficient and optimal." The Yankees actually moved Cole’s season debut up to Friday after initially believing he would need at least one more rehab start before rejoining the team. But after his pitch count reached the 80-plus range and he touched 99 mph in his final rehab outing on May 16, plans changed. Cole told the team that he was ready to take the next step, and the Yankees said welcome back. "I expected to do well," Cole said of how he managed the immense Tommy John rehab workload. "I didn't really hit any significant snags, so you put a lot of hard work in and execute along the way, and this is where it takes you." It just so happened that the Yankees also needed Cole to return as quickly as possible after southpaw Max Fried hit the injured list with a bone bruise in his left elbow last week. That was a huge blow to the Yankees rotation, a strong staff that ranked top five in the majors with a 3.22 ERA even before Cole’s return. As much as the Yankees hope Cole’s dominance in his first outing back from Tommy John means their starting pitching won’t miss a step without Fried, the team will also be extremely careful with his build-up in the early goings. "I feel like that was a smart play," Cole said of exiting Friday's season debut after six scoreless innings. "It may seem easy, but it was a high-pressure, tough game." Which is why it wasn’t all that surprising that Boone pulled Cole when he was in a groove on Friday night. The packed house at Yankee Stadium was let down when fans saw the bullpen doors swing open in the seventh inning, rather than No. 45 jogging out to the mound for one more frame. But just imagine if Cole’s excellent outing was wasted on another rehab start with Triple-A Scranton? The way the Yankees ace pitched on Friday night, every fifth game is going to be must-see television for the remainder of the season, and if the worst is behind him, for the remainder of his career. Before his debut, Cole said he was most looking forward to pitching in games that matter again. Asked to describe what it felt like to settle in and once again be the conductor of that intense and competitive environment, Cole had just one word to describe his night. "Lovely," he said, smiling ear to ear. Deesha Thosar covers Major League Baseball as a reporter and columnist for FOX Sports. She previously covered the Mets as a beat reporter for the New York Daily News. The daughter of Indian immigrants, Deesha grew up on Long Island and now lives in Queens. Follow her on Twitter at @DeeshaThosar.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 UFL Week 9 Results: Storm Defeat Defenders For Third Straight Win]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/ufl/2026-ufl-week-9-results</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Here are the results from Week 9 of the 2026 UFL season.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:08:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Week 9 of the UFL season got off to a fast start on Friday night, as the Orlando Storm won their third straight game, defeating the DC Defenders, 27-19. Here are the results from Week 9: Orlando Storm 27, DC Defenders 19 Key players: Storm QB Jack Plummer (21-of-27 for 275 passing yards, three touchdowns), WR Chris Rowland (eight receptions for 117 yards, one touchdown); Defenders QB Spencer Sanders (10-of-21 for 160 passing yards), RB Deon Jackson (eight carries for 64 yards, one touchdown) Game recap: It was a hot start for the Storm, who found the end zone within the first four minutes to take a 7-0 lead. Orlando kept the momentum rolling, as quarterback Jack Plummer threw a pair of first-half touchdowns to give the Storm a 21-10 halftime advantage. Wide receiver Chris Rowland also shined, finishing the night with eight receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown. The Defenders struggled in their first game without star quarterback Jordan Ta'amu, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 8. Quarterback Spencer Sanders could not ignite the offense, completing just 10 of 21 passes for 160 yards. However, Sanders did add 75 yards on the ground, while running back Deon Jackson carried the ball eight times for 64 yards and a touchdown. The Defenders will now look for revenge when they host the Storm in a Week 10 rematch. Up next: The Storm travel to Washington, D.C. for a Week 10 rematch against the Defenders.]]>
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					<![CDATA[UFL 2026: Full Regular-Season Schedules, Results for All 8 Teams]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Here are the full 2026 UFL schedules and results for all eight teams.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:24:42 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The 2026 UFL season kicked off on March 27 on FOX UFL Friday, and it consists of a 10-week regular season ending on May 31, followed by playoffs starting the week of June 7 and the championship game later that month. There are new teams, new coaches, new players and new uniforms this season — and that's just the beginning. The league’s media partners — FOX, FS1, ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 — combine to broadcast all 43 games during the UFL’s third season. Select games in Spanish will also air across FOX Deportes and ESPN Deportes. Here are the full 2026 schedules for all eight teams: Week 1 (March 27-29) Week 2 (April 3-7) Week 3 (April 10-12) Week 4 (April 16-18) Week 5 (April 24-26) Week 6 (April 30-May 3) Week 7 (May 8-10) Week 8 (May 15-17) Week 9 (May 22-24) Week 10 (May 29-31)]]>
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					<![CDATA[Polymarket Promo Code FOX: Deposit $20, Get $50 Trading Bonus]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Use Polymarket promo code FOX to deposit $20 and get a $50 trading bonus on the world's largest prediction market platform. New users only. 18+. Not available in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NJ, NV, OH.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:38:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. The Polymarket promo code FOX gets new users a $50 trading bonus on a $20 deposit, available now on the world's largest prediction market platform. Polymarket has processed over $10 billion in total trading volume and is now fully available to U.S. users on iOS, with Android availability continuing to expand, regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and legal in 49 states plus Washington, D.C. Download the app, enter code FOX at sign-up, and deposit $20 to claim your $50 trading bonus. Polymarket Promo Code FOX: Deposit $20, Get $50 Trading Bonus Enter promo code FOX during account registration in the Polymarket mobile app to qualify for the deposit $20, get $50 trading bonus. The code must be entered before completing sign-up and cannot be applied to an existing account. Once your account is created and the code is entered, deposit a minimum of $20 and the $50 trading bonus will be credited automatically. Claim your $50 trading bonus with code FOX and start trading on thousands of sports and event markets right away. How to Claim the Polymarket Promo Code FOX Polymarket Promo Code FOX Terms and Conditions What Is Polymarket? Polymarket is the world's largest prediction market platform. Users buy and sell shares in the outcomes of real-world events, from NFL games to presidential elections to interest rate decisions. There is no house. No vig. Prices are set entirely by other traders in the market. Every market is a yes or no question. A yes share trading at $0.60 means the market gives that outcome a 60 percent chance. If you are right, the share pays out $1.00. If you are wrong, it pays $0. Buy at $0.60, win, and you net $0.40 in profit. Polymarket processed over $2.6 billion in trading volume during the 2024 U.S. presidential election. It is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the same federal body that oversees the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. How Polymarket Trading Works Pick a market. Choose yes or no. Buy shares. The price you pay reflects the market's current probability. Pay $0.35 for a yes share and the market thinks that outcome has a 35 percent chance of happening. As more traders agree with you and buy in, the price rises. You do not have to wait for the event to resolve. Sell your shares any time before the market closes. Buy yes at $0.35, price moves to $0.70, sell and pocket the difference. It works like a stock, except the position settles at $1.00 or $0. Deposits go in through credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. No crypto wallet needed. Balances are held in USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the dollar, and convert automatically when you deposit. Polymarket vs. Traditional Sportsbooks If you have used FanDuel, DraftKings, or any regulated sportsbook, the core difference with Polymarket comes down to one thing: there is no house. Sportsbooks build a margin into every line, typically between 5 and 8 percent. Every trade on Polymarket is peer-to-peer. The platform takes nothing on binary market positions. The other big difference is scope. Sportsbooks cover sports. Polymarket covers sports, politics, finance, pop culture, climate, technology, and anything else the community creates a market for. During the 2024 election cycle, Polymarket prediction markets on the presidential race were more widely cited in mainstream news than most polling aggregators. Here is how the two compare on the basics: Polymarket Sports Prediction Markets Polymarket offers one of the deepest sports prediction market libraries available to U.S. users, covering over 13 sports with thousands of live and upcoming markets. For fans who follow FOX Sports programming, the platform is a natural way to put sports knowledge to work in a format that goes beyond a standard game line. NFL Prediction Markets NFL markets on Polymarket span the full season calendar, from Super Bowl and division winner futures to week-by-week game outcome markets and player-focused questions. Off-season markets covering draft position, free agency outcomes, and contract situations keep the NFL category active year-round. NBA Prediction Markets NBA prediction markets include game outcomes, conference and championship futures, MVP and award markets, and end-of-season statistical leaders. During the NBA playoffs, Polymarket generates some of its highest trading volumes in sports, with series outcome and game-level markets updated in real time as games progress. 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Diversify across markets Concentrating everything in one outcome amplifies both upside and downside. Spreading positions across multiple markets in different categories reduces the impact of a single wrong call. Watch liquidity before entering Thin markets can have wide spreads between buy and sell prices. Check trading volume before entering a position. High-volume markets on the NFL or NBA will have tighter spreads and easier exits than niche markets with low activity. Polymarket App Review The Polymarket app is available on iOS and Android and covers everything you need to trade: live markets, your full portfolio, deposits, and withdrawals. Here is what stands out: For a full rundown of regulated sportsbook apps available in your state, see the best betting apps guide at FOX Sports. 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Once your account is active, Polymarket has a separate referral system for existing users who want to earn ongoing rewards for bringing others to the platform. The Polymarket referral program works through a unique referral link tied to your account, not a shareable code. When someone signs up through your link and trades on the platform, you earn 30 percent of the trading fees they generate for their first 180 days. To qualify, your account needs to reach a lifetime trading volume of $10,000. This is distinct from the sign-up bonus. New users should enter promo code FOX at registration to claim the $50 trading bonus. The referral revenue share program is for established users looking to earn ongoing rewards after hitting the volume threshold. Is Polymarket Legal? Polymarket is legal and regulated in the United States under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The platform operates as a CFTC-designated contract market, the same regulatory classification as major financial derivatives exchanges. Prediction markets are legally distinct from sports betting and operate under federal commodity law rather than state gaming regulation. Polymarket is available to U.S. users aged 18 and older in 49 states and Washington, D.C. Nevada is the only state where the platform is currently unavailable. The $50 trading bonus with promo code FOX has additional restrictions and is not available in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NJ, NV, or OH. Users located in those states can still access and trade on the platform in most cases, but the deposit bonus does not apply. Where Is Polymarket Legal? Polymarket is available in the following states. Nevada is the only state where it is not currently offered. For regulated sportsbook options available in your state, visit the sportsbook promos page at FOX Sports for current welcome offers from FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and other legal operators. Responsible Gambling Trading on prediction markets should always be approached as entertainment. If it stops feeling that way, free, confidential support is available around the clock from these organizations: Polymarket Promo Code FAQs What is the Polymarket promo code? The current Polymarket promo code is FOX. Enter it at sign-up in the promo code field to receive a $50 trading bonus after depositing $20 or more. The bonus is available to new users in eligible states and is credited automatically after the qualifying deposit. What is the Polymarket invite code? The Polymarket invite code FOX works the same as the promo code. Polymarket uses the terms promo code, invite code, and referral code interchangeably for the sign-up bonus code. 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Nevada is currently the only state where the platform is not available. The $50 trading bonus with code FOX is additionally unavailable in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NJ, NV, and OH. How do I deposit money on Polymarket? You can fund a Polymarket account with a credit card, debit card, or bank transfer through the Moonpay integration built into the app. No cryptocurrency wallet is required. Account balances are held in USDC, a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, and the conversion from dollars to USDC happens automatically at deposit. Can I enter the Polymarket promo code after creating my account? No. The promo code FOX must be entered during the registration process and cannot be applied to an existing account retroactively. Make sure to enter the code before completing sign-up to unlock the $50 trading bonus on a $20 deposit.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Cowherd Reacts to Stafford's Extension: ‘Win A Super Bowl Now And Next Year']]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/cowherd-reacts-staffords-extension-win-super-bowl-now-next-year</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Colin Cowherd reacted to quarterback Rams' Matthew Stafford's one-year extension and what it means for the 2026 season.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:37:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The 2026 NFL MVP hinted at a return in February and put it in writing this week – Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is officially suiting up for the 2026 season. Stafford, who led the NFL in passing yards and touchdown passes last season, inked a one-year extension with the Rams worth up to $55 million. FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd believes the Rams’ recent draft class made it possible to extend Stafford while keeping a talented defense intact. "The Rams can do that and pay that because they’ve drafted so well, but in about two years, they’ve got some really good players and money’s going to be due with a lot of them on defense," Cowherd said on Friday's edition of The Herd. Los Angeles' returning lineup plus Stafford instantly makes them an early favorite to win the Super Bowl next year. Their defense also received an upgrade with their blockbuster trade of veteran cornerback Trent McDuffie. Come the NFL Draft, the Rams used their first-round selection on quarterback Ty Simpson, which became one of the most shocking picks of the draft. Los Angeles had been projected to select a weapon player, like a wide receiver or a tight end with their first round pick. Although Simpson's selection could’ve been questionable for the Rams, FOX Sports' Rob Rang still saw Simpson as a perfect fit. "Prior to the draft, I listed the Rams as one of the cleanest fits for Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. His pre-snap recognition and accuracy project quite well to Sean McVay’s offense, and with Matthew Stafford already in place, Simpson will have the opportunity to learn from the sideline, rather than get pushed onto the field prematurely," Rang wrote. Simpson led the Alabama Crimson Tide to their first College Football Playoff appearance with coach Kalen DeBoer at the helm. After a first round win over Oklahoma, the Tide fell in a brutal 38-3 loss at the Rose Bowl to eventual champions Indiana in the quarterfinals. Now, Simpson will prepare to take over the Rams offense when it comes time for Stafford to hang up the cleats. The Rams' returning offense still has wide receivers Puka Nacua and Devonte Adams, tight end Colby Parkinson and running back pair Blake Corum and Kyren Williams. Cowherd also saw the Simpson pick as the right call, especially if Stafford potentially retires following his extension. "This is why I defended the Ty Simpson pick…They're trying to master two timelines. The number one timeline is: Win a Super Bowl now and next year. The 2nd timeline is: To have their QB in place without getting into a bidding war in two years." Last year, the Rams fell short of a title, when they lost to eventual Super Bowl LX champions the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship. It was their first time back in the conference title game since their Super Bowl LVI win in 2022. Now, with Stafford’s official return, the Rams are already positioned to make another deep run this season. The Rams officially open up the 2026 season in Melbourne (the first ever NFL regular season game in Australia) with an NFC West game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 10.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Pep Guardiola, Cristiano Ronaldo At Al-Nassr? Guardiola's Agent Confirms Contact]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/pep-guardiolas-agent-confirms-al-nassr-contact-amid-reports-of-possible-cristiano-ronaldo-partnership-at-saudi-pro-league-champions</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Al-Nassr launched an ambitious approach for Pep Guardiola prior to the manager's newly confirmed announcement that he will officially step down from Manchester City at the end of the season.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:04:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Al-Nassr launched an ambitious approach for Pep Guardiola prior to the manager's newly confirmed announcement that he will officially step down from Manchester City at the end of the season. The pursuit by the Saudi Pro League champions opens up the sensational possibility of a historic tactical partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo. Saudi Giants Approached Departing Man City Mastermind Guardiola rattled the footballing world by officially announcing his summer departure from City, concluding a transformative, trophy-laden 10-year tenure. Seizing upon this monumental administrative shift, newly crowned Saudi champions Al-Nassr launched an ambitious pursuit to lure the tactician to Riyadh. After winning the Saudi Premier League and AFC Champions League Two, coach Jorge Jesus has stepped down, sparking further speculation. Reports emerged that the club offered a staggering world-record salary package to unite the manager with Ronaldo, forcing Guardiola's long-term representative, Josep Maria Orobitg, to publicly clarify the exact nature of these negotiations. Orobitg Dismisses Record Figures Addressing widespread speculation that Al-Nassr had tempted the Catalan coach with a multi-million pound packet worth nearly €130 million per season, Orobitg moved quickly to dismiss the astronomical figures. Speaking to Saudi outlet Okaz, he said: "There was contact a month and a half ago, just contact, without any commitment or written offer. It's not that much money." No Further Talks Planned, Says Agent The call from Al-Nassr is not the only inquiry arriving from the Gulf region, as footballing authorities look to capitalize on the manager's sudden availability. Revealing secondary discussions with the national setup while remaining realistic about a total agreement. "There was also contact with the Saudi Arabian Federation about 15 days ago, but there will be no further contact for the time being," Orobitg added.  "At the moment, none of them have much of a chance of signing Guardiola." Etihad Farewell Precedes Job Switch For Guardiola Guardiola will take charge of City for the final time on Sunday when his side host Aston Villa in an emotional season finale. Once the post-match formalities are completed, the focus will shift to his impending executive responsibilities as a Global Ambassador for the City Football Group. 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports app. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in prime time across FOX (21) and FS1 (19). The opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa (3 p.m. ET) will stream for free on Tubi, as well as the USA's opening match against Paraguay on June 12 (9 p.m. ET).]]>
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					<![CDATA[RCR Renumbers Busch Car: 'The No. 8 Is Reserved And Ready For Brexton']]>
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				    <![CDATA[In the wake of Kyle Busch's passing, RCR has announced its plans for the No. 8 car.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:22:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Richard Childress Racing won't race the No. 8 again. At least not until Kyle Busch's son, Brexton, wants to use it. The two-time Cup champion Kyle Busch, 41, died suddenly Thursday, and RCR will renumber the No. 8 car to the No. 33. "Kyle Busch was instrumental in the design of RCR’s stylized No. 8, and it has become synonymous with Kyle and an important symbol for his fans and the NASCAR industry," RCR said in a statement. "No one can carry it forward to the level that he did. The No. 8 is reserved and ready for Brexton Busch when he is ready to go NASCAR racing." Brexton Busch, 11, is an aspiring NASCAR driver, and Kyle had hoped to race against him in NASCAR's truck series when he became eligible to return to some tracks at age 16. When RCR driver Dale Earnhardt died in 2001, RCR suspended its use of the No. 3 car until Childress' grandson, Austin Dillon, began using it in his career, including his first Cup season in 2014. NASCAR assigns numbers on an annual basis, but NASCAR typically allows organizations to ask for a number even if they do not intend to use it under special circumstances. NASCAR's current rules state that a Cup driver must be 18 years old. Austin Hill will drive the No. 33 Cup car this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The No. 33 is what RCR has used for its part-time Cup car in recent seasons.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Enter the Kalshi Promo Code FOXSPORTS for a $10 Bonus Ahead of Spurs vs. Thunder Game 3]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/betting/enter-kalshi-promo-code-foxsports-10-bonus-ahead-spurs-vs-thunder-game-3</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Enter the Kalshi Promo Code FOXSPORTS for a $10 Bonus Ahead of Spurs vs. Thunder Game 3.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:40:36 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. New users on Kalshi can receive a $10 trade bonus when they use promo code FOXSPORTS as the series shifts to San Antonio tied 1-1. Oklahoma City Thunder responded to their first postseason loss behind a dominant 30-point night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 2. Tonight in Game 3 creates a completely different challenge for Oklahoma City, which enters as an underdog for the first time this postseason. Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs now have home-court momentum with a chance to swing the series back in their favor. New users can click here to claim a $10 trade bonus with Kalshi's promo code FOXSPORTS before tonight’s Western Conference Finals Game 3 tips off. For more information and full terms and conditions, visit our Kalshi promo code page. How to Claim the Kalshi Welcome Bonus Kalshi Odds *Odds/Probability are subject to change* WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS No. 2 SAN ANTONIO (+135) vs. No. 1 OKLAHOMA CITY (-160) Tied 1-1 What to know: Wow. Talk about a start to a series. The Spurs and Thunder took the floor for Game 1, and the two teams didn't leave until they completed a double-overtime masterpiece. It was OKC's first loss of the postseason after it swept through the first two rounds. Game 2 was a thriller in its own right, with OKC evening things at a game apiece. Heading into Game 3, the Thunder are underdogs for the first time this postseason. San Antonio Spurs – Top Players &amp; Team Stats Team Stats (Postseason Performance) Trend Note: The Spurs couldn't get in done in Game 2 and now the series heads to San Antonio tied 1-1. Stephon Castle has continued to control the pace offensively, but the Spurs will need more consistent defense after allowing 110+ points in both games against the Thunder. Oklahoma City Thunder – Top Players &amp; Team Stats Team Stats (Postseason Performance) Trend Note: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander responded with a 30-point performance in Game 2 after losing Game 1 in double overtime. The Thunder offense continues to generate high-scoring performances despite the defensive prowess of Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Dabble Promo Code FOX: Get a $10 No Deposit Bonus When You Join Ahead of Spurs vs. Thunder]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Dabble Promo Code FOX: Get a $10 No Deposit Bonus When You Join Ahead of Spurs vs. Thunder.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:40:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. New users on Dabble can receive a $10 no-deposit bonus when they use promo code FOX before tonight’s Western Conference Finals showdown tips off. The San Antonio Spurs stunned Oklahoma City in Game 1, but the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder answered right back behind a dominant 30-point performance from back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 2. Now the pressure rises heading into San Antonio, where the Thunder enter as underdogs for the first time all postseason. Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs have a chance to reclaim momentum at home in front of the home crowd. New users can claim a $10 no-deposit bonus with Dabble promo code FOX ahead of Thunder vs. Spurs Game 3 tonight. Dabble Fantasy How to Sign Up and Claim the Dabble Fantasy Promo Code WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS No. 2 SAN ANTONIO (+135) vs. No. 1 OKLAHOMA CITY (-160) Tied 1-1 What to know: Wow. Talk about a start to a series. The Spurs and Thunder took the floor for Game 1, and the two teams didn't leave until they completed a double-overtime masterpiece. It was OKC's first loss of the postseason after it swept through the first two rounds. Game 2 was a thriller in its own right, with OKC evening things at a game apiece. Heading into Game 3, the Thunder are underdogs for the first time this postseason. San Antonio Spurs – Top Players &amp; Team Stats Team Stats (Postseason Performance) Trend Note: The Spurs couldn't get in done in Game 2 and now the series heads to San Antonio tied 1-1. Stephon Castle has continued to control the pace offensively, but the Spurs will need more consistent defense after allowing 110+ points in both games against the Thunder. Oklahoma City Thunder – Top Players &amp; Team Stats Team Stats (Postseason Performance) Trend Note: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander responded with a 30-point performance in Game 2 after losing Game 1 in double overtime. The Thunder offense continues to generate high-scoring performances despite the defensive prowess of Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Indy 500: Counting Down The 10 Best Finishes In Race History]]>
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				    <![CDATA[What are the most fantastic finishes in Indy 500 history? We've got you covered with the 10 best.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:54:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The best Indianapolis 500 finish could be subjective, depending on which driver a fan was rooting for to win. It certainly is in the eye of the beholder. So take this list for what it’s worth. One view of the 10 best finishes in Indianapolis 500 history. Of course, it skews to more recent decades when the runs have come a little faster and the finishes have had a tendency to be a little closer. We’ll add one each day to this list of fantastic finishes ahead of the 110th running of the Indy 500 on May 24 (12:30 p.m. ET on FOX). 10. Ericsson Outduels O'Ward (2022) After a red flag, Marcus Ericsson held off Pato O’Ward in a two-lap shootout. The shootout didn’t last two laps, though, as there was a crash on the final lap behind them. Ericsson had a comfortable lead when the red flag came out for a crash with four laps to go, a situation where in past Indianapolis 500 races, they likely would have ended the race under caution with Ericsson as the winner. 9. Foyt Survives Chaos (1967) How does a driver who wins by two laps end up on this list? It’s because the win nearly didn’t happen on the last lap. A big crash with cars and debris littering the frontstretch just ahead of Foyt as he came to the checkered flag forced him to navigate through the wreckage for the win. 8. Sato Can't Catch Franchitti (2012) This was one of those finishes where the leader holds on for the win, but boy did the leader have to hold on. Takuma Sato tried to pass Dario Franchitti early on the final lap but to no avail and Franchitti sped off for the victory. This was one of those Indy 500s that made you hold your breath all the way to the checkered flag. 7. A 0.16-Second Winning Margin (1982) Gordon Johncock held onto the lead as Rick Mears tried to duck to the inside as they crossed the start-finish line with one lap to go. And then he did it again coming to the checkered flag, winning by just 0.16 seconds. It was Johncock’s second Indy 500 win and certainly the most nail-biting — his first came in a rain-shortened race nine years earlier. 6. Newgarden's Controversial Win (2023) Josef Newgarden, in a one-lap dash to the finish following a red flag, passed leader Marcus Ericsson on the backstretch to win. One of the most controversial race finishes was also one of the most exciting race finishes. Ericsson (see No. 10 on this list) couldn’t hold on for the win this time, and the debate over whether to red flag an Indy 500 in order to get a green-flag finish continued. 5. Fittipaldi Battles Unser Jr. (1989) Emerson Fittipaldi and Al Unser Jr. staged an epic battle over the final laps, a battle that ended with Unser in the wall on Lap 199. Yes, this race ended under caution, but the path to get there was awesome. Fittipaldi and Unser were the class of the field so much that even though Unser didn’t complete the final two laps, he still finished second. 4. Hildebrand Crashes On Final Turn (2011) This was a great finish in the sense of surprise and agony of defeat. J.R. Hildebrand appeared to be on his way to winning the 2011 Indy 500 when he crashed in the final turn, allowing Dan Wheldon to pass for the win. It was one of the most unbelievable finishes for sure. 3. Newgarden Stiffles O'Ward (2024) For the second consecutive year, Josef Newgarden won on a last-lap pass, this time breaking the heart of Pato O’Ward by passing him on the outside in Turn 3. This will be a race talked about for both drivers as they seek to win in 2026.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Drivers Remember Kyle Busch For His Bravery, Kindness And Tenacity]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Drivers from NASCAR and INDYCAR detailed their memories of Kyle Busch.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:34:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Speedway, Ind.) — Kyle Kirkwood remembers first meeting Kyle Busch. It was just the second professional motorsports race he had ever attended. He believes it was at the age of 7. And he wanted to get the hat signed. That hat remains part of his racing trophy and memorabilia collection. The Andretti INDYCAR driver calls it a pivotal moment in his racing career. "That was like one of the first moments that I got around professional cars," Kirkwood said at a post-Indianapolis 500 practice news conference Friday. "In a way, he turned me on to motor racing and wanting to move forward from karting." Busch died suddenly Thursday at age 41, a day after being taken to the hospital for having trouble breathing and coughing up blood following a session in the Chevrolet racing simulator. The motorsports world is mourning the loss of the two-time Cup champion. Kirkwood said he met Busch at Texas Motor Speedway. "That was the first professional racer that I think I met from all forms of motorsports," Kirkwood said. "I remember I got that signature, and for many years — still to this day, I still have that hat. I still have it with my trophies at my house. "But I remember that moment kind of really turned me on to racing. It was one of those moments where I'm never going to wash my hand again, you know? I think I was probably 7 years old or something like that. I fell in love with motorsports kind of after that and then meeting a few other guys and falling in love with INDYCAR." Seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, also a former Indy 500 driver, was in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway garage taking in practice. He was also watching some of his Legacy Motor Club pit crew members who are on the pit crew of the Arrow McLaren car of Ryan Hunter-Reay. He said he recently talked to Busch. Busch, like Johnson experienced late in his Cup career, was mired in a long winless streak. They talked about feeling they could still win amid the slump. Johnson told me and another reporter that he will remember Busch for his bravery, among other things. "The bravery, just natural skill, and then being able to tie that all back to the engineering process and communicating what he's feeling, and expanding on that, and understanding cars, and the build [of the cars]," Johnson said. "Technically, in [knowing] the build of a car, he's one of the best. He had that old school know-how and understanding, but could relate to the engineers — which is very special on its own. "And then he had all this bravery and skill to match it up." NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar and Busch didn’t have a strong relationship but were teammates when they both raced trucks for Spire Motorsports, which bought the Kyle Busch Motorsports trucks program a few years ago. "Whether he disliked me or not on Sundays, when it came to ... at Spire, we were teammates," Hocevar said on the FOX telecast of INDYCAR’s Carb Day practice Friday. "That said a lot about him." Katherine Legge, who is attempting to do both the Indy 500 and the NASCAR Coke 600 on Sunday, said Busch and his wife, Samantha, welcomed her into the NASCAR garage. "A lot of the drivers don't even say hi, but they took the time to get to know me and give me some help and advice, and I would class them as friends," Legge said at Friday's post-practice news conference. "So it's desperately sad. ... Racing has lost one of the greatest drivers, in my opinion, of all time." Busch won more NASCAR national series races (234) than any other driver in series history and ranked ninth all-time in Cup wins with 63. Josef Newgarden, a two-time INDYCAR series champion, went to one of Busch’s two Cup championship parties. He considered them acquaintances and reacted to Busch’s death in the view of them both being parents. Newgarden has two young sons; Busch was the father of two children — an 11-year-old son (Brexton) and a 4-year-old daughter (Lennix). "He was an extreme racer, one of the best you'd ever see on track, and I'm just speaking about his skill set," Newgarden said at his post-practice news conference. "I'm sure that the toughest part about it is just what he leaves behind with his kids and what they have to go through. "Incredibly sad for everybody. I didn't even know Kyle very well. Just when I look at from afar, how can it not break your heart when you think about his kids?"]]>
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					<![CDATA[Cowherd Backs Raiders' Reload: 'I’m A Fan Of Fernando Mendoza And The Raiders']]>
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				    <![CDATA[Colin Cowherd highlighted the progress that the Las Vegas Raiders made in the offseason, pointing to their quarterback and new coach.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:32:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[A veteran-rookie quarterback duo, a retooled defense and a brand-new head coach are some of the offseason additions that the Las Vegas Raiders hope fuel a comeback year. For FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd, he sees the Raiders' new additions as the right moves heading into the 2026 season, especially after their recent 3-14 finish under former head coach Pete Carroll. "One of the reasons I’m a fan of Fernando Mendoza and the Raiders is, the Raiders are the rare bad organization for a decade that finally got their coach and their GM, simultaneously, right, they got both right. I actually think they had a great draft and a great offseason," Cowherd said on Thursday’s edition of "The Herd". Following the trade of former Raiders quarterback Geno Smith to the Jets, the Raiders filled his spot with another veteran – quarterback Kirk Cousins – to compliment their No. 1 overall pick in quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Cousins was signed by the Raiders following his two-year stint with the Atlanta Falcons. Additionally, the Raiders drafted running back Mike Washington Jr. and wide receiver Malik Benson, and added wide receiver Jalen Nailors and Cousins from free agency. While the Raiders added stars on offense, their defensive overhaul to help compliment star defensive end Maxx Crosby was equally impressive. Las Vegas drafted safety Treydan Stukes, edge Keyron Crawford, cornerback Jermod McCoy, safety Dalton Johnston, cornerback Hezekiah Masses and defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland. From free agency, the Raiders added defensive end Kwity Paye and linebacker Nakobe Dean. Cowherd didn’t hesitate to commend the Raiders for their talent at head coach and at quarterback, but cautions as to what signing rookie quarterbacks could bring to the table. "I don’t think (the Raiders) feel like Baker Mayfield going to Cleveland. Where I liked the coach and the quarterback, but I didn’t like the opening roster. Where you get into trouble with rookie quarterbacks taken high is when you view them as saviors... Usually, teams that have been in last place for years feel desperate." Especially when adding a new rookie-veteran pairing to the quarterback room, the question lies in who will take the reins as the Raiders starting quarterback in a bounce-back season. The Raiders open up the 2026 season hosting the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Manchester United Appoints Michael Carrick After Champions League Qualification]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Manchester United have officially confirmed the permanent appointment of interim head coach Michael Carrick on a two-year contract keeping him at Old Trafford until 2028.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:16:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Manchester United have officially confirmed the permanent appointment of interim head coach Michael Carrick on a two-year contract keeping him at Old Trafford until 2028. The 44-year-old former midfielder successfully stabilized the club following Ruben Amorim's January dismissal, subsequently securing vital elite European qualification ahead of schedule. Interim mastermind rewards boardroom faith The former Middlesbrough manager took the reins during a period of intense institutional transition on January 13. Carrick orchestrated a stunning tactical turnaround at Old Trafford, guiding the Red Devils to 11 victories from 16 matches to secure a guaranteed third-place finish. A thrilling weekend victory over Nottingham Forest mathematically rubber-stamped their return to Europe's elite, with United accumulating a league-high 36 points throughout his short tenure. Carrick Outlines Elite Trophy Ambitions Reflecting on the heavy responsibility of managing his former club permanently after five highly successful months in temporary charge, the multi-time Premier League winner expressed immense pride. Speaking via the club's official website, Carrick said: "From the moment that I arrived here 20 years ago, I felt the magic of Manchester United. Carrying the responsibility of leading our special football club fills me with immense pride. "Throughout the past five months, this group of players have shown they can reach the standards of resilience, togetherness and determination that we demand here. Now it’s time to move forward together again, with ambition and a clear sense of purpose. Manchester United and our incredible supporters deserve to be challenging for the biggest honors again." Director Endorses Identity Transformation The club's hierarchy felt compelled to hand the legendary midfielder the permanent role after he quickly restored a cohesive winning culture at Carrington. Highlighting how the manager's tactical blueprint perfectly matches the historical identity of the institution, director of football Jason Wilcox added: "Michael has thoroughly earned the opportunity to continue leading our men’s team. "In the time he has been doing the role, we have seen positive results on the pitch, but more than that, an approach which aligns with the club’s values, traditions and history. "Michael’s achievements in leading the club back to the Champions League should not be understated. He has forged a strong bond with the players and can be proud of the winning culture at Carrington and in the dressing room, which we are continuing to build." Summer Transfer Window Priorities Loom Carrick's immediate task shifts from short-term survival toward complex squad engineering as the upcoming summer transfer window prepares to open. Having made the Premier League Manager of the Season shortlist, he must now design a rigorous pre-season program capable of sustaining both a domestic title challenge and a demanding multi-front European campaign. The administrative focus turns entirely to identifying elite summer targets to bolster squad depth before the pre-season calendar commences. 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports app. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in prime time across FOX (21) and FS1 (19). The opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa (3 p.m. ET) will stream for free on Tubi, as well as the USA's opening match against Paraguay on June 12 (9 p.m. ET).]]>
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					<![CDATA[4 Takeaways From The Second Annual Wienie 500]]>
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				    <![CDATA[The 2026 Wienie 500 is the perfect appetizer to the Indy 500.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:52:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Speedway, Ind.) — Prestige, entertainment and life-changing opportunities are synonymous with the iconic 2.5-mile track and one of the biggest motorsports events in the world. Well, the hot dog-based motorsports world anyway. We are, of course, talking about the second edition of the Wienie 500 on Friday afternoon, and while the sun was far from out, the buns definitely were. "We're OK with soggy buns," Corn Dog driver, Trey O'Shea, a.k.a. Tailgate Trey, told us. But luckily, the only thing raining was mustard when New York Dog took the checkered flag. Six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles hit the iconic 2.5-mile track Friday afternoon, delivering a fun and exciting second edition of the Wienie 500 in front of many fans who were dressed as hot dogs for the occasion. The Wienermobiles represent different regions around the U.S.: Chi Dog (Midwest), New York Dog (East), Chili Dog (South), Seattle Dog (Northwest) and Slaw Dog (Southeast) were joined by a fan-picked Corn Dog, representing the country as a whole. The six vehicles are rarely in the same place, as they travel around the country throughout the rest of the year. The Wienie 500 brought them all together again as the appetizer for Sunday's 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. And, to be frank, the "hotdoggers" — the Wienermobile drivers and spotters in the passenger seat — knew it would be tough to catch up to and dethrone the reigning champ Slaw Dog. But they managed to pull it off as the New York Dog held onto its lead, emerging as the top dog, getting all the glory in the "Wiener's Circle" with the "Borg-Wiener Trophy." "It was fun," Andy Richter, the "Commander in Beef," told us in Wiener's Circle. "I [picked] Corn Dog, and they were last. But they're the new ones, so I like the underdog, no pun — this is the punniest place I've ever been. If you talk to any of those drivers, it's nonstop puns." Here are our takeaways from the 2026 Wienie 500: 1. Three-Wide Racing Is Especially Wild With Wienermobiles The two-lap race may seem like a sprint compared with the 200-lap Indy 500, but there was still plenty of action — starting with the Chi Dog practically running Seattle Dog off the track. Slaw Dog took an early lead, followed by Chi Dog, Chili Dog, Corn Dog, New York Dog and Seattle Dog. But the defending champ's advantage didn't last. Racing three-wide on the second 2.5-mile lap, Chili Dog, Chi Dog and New York Dog were almost trading bun shades in a heated battle for the lead. Ultimately, New York Dog pulled out front and held on for a mustard-filled celebration in the Wiener's Circle. "There's no way to describe it," New York Dog driver Camila Fowler, a.k.a. Cook 'Em Cam, told us afterward. "No words. At the end of the day, we were a team, we were ready for anything and just happy to be here and happy to do it for New York." The Wienermobiles kept it exciting, proving three-wide racing is captivating in any form. Perhaps the New York Dog crew of hotdoggers picked up some tips and tricks from the pros. For the second edition of the Wienie 500, INDYCAR drivers Scott McLaughlin, Nolan Siegel and Sting Ray Robb worked with the hotdoggers, offering a little bit of coaching on how to handle the IMS oval. They were also in a coaching booth during the race. "Tastes like victory," New York Dog spotter Jack Cupit, a.k.a. Jack and Cheese, shouted while downing a dog in the Wiener's Circle. He didn't know the team's top speed, just that it was "faster than second." Here are the complete results from the 2026 Wienie 500: 2. Slaw Dog Just Didn't Have Enough This Year As the winner of the inaugural Wienie 500 last year, Slaw Dog has had bragging rights while living that glizzy glam life. And it had a chance to defend its title late in the race but was maybe relishing last year's "W" a little too much. Ultimately finishing third, maybe Slaw Dog's aero-dognamics just weren't the best. After the three-wide moment that sent New York Dog up front, Slaw Dog looked like it could have followed the leader's draft. But third place is still respectable. Not the wurst, but not the best. 3. Corn Dog Should Be A Staple, But What Other Dogs Could Be Added? The Corn Dog was new for the 2026 Wienie 500, but it needs a permanent spot in the starting lineup. Replacing the Sonoran Dog, fans voted in a Pick Your Dog" bracket to add the Corn Dog to the mix, complete with a stick in its derrière. "Last year, Sonoran Dog had smoked buns — did not cut the mustard — so they actually relegated that name," Corn Dog driver, Trey O'Shea, a.k.a. Tailgate Trey, told us before the race. "They're 27 feet long, and we got an extra six feet on the back here," he added. "So knowing how to maneuver it [can be challenging]. That's why we got two of us. Four eyes on the road at all time." What else could be added to the Wienie 500 lineup? Of course, it'd likely have to be a real Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, but what about a Coney Dog or kielbasa or bratwurst or Italian sausage? 4. Absurd Juxtaposition Offers Levity Around The Biggest Race Weekend In The World The Indy 500 is serious business. For some drivers and teams, it's the only INDYCAR race they compete in all year, using the entire calendar to prepare for race day. Losing is heartbreaking, but winning the Indy 500 truly is life-changing. And with heightened emotions, pressure and stakes, the Month of May is all business for competitors. And that's why the Wienie 500 is a delightful respite and a welcome highlight of Carb Day at IMS. Where else can you see a bunch of Wienermobiles running around a legendary 117-year-old track? And that's the amuse-bouche to the Indy 500, when drivers regularly break 200 miles an hour? It's an excellent addition to Carb Day's lineup, which historically has been mostly about the final Indy 500 practice, the Pit Stop Competition and concerts for fans. But the Wienie 500 is incredible entertainment, and hopefully IMS and Oscar Mayer keep this race going for a while. 4 1/2. What's Next? The main course. The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is set for Sunday, May 24, at 12:30 p.m. ET with Alex Palou leading the field to green. The pre-race broadcast will begin at 10 a.m. ET, followed by The Greatest Spectacle in Racing, both of which can be watched on FOX or streamed on FOX One.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Marcus Rashford's Statement Clears Up Man United 'Snub' After England Call Up]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Marcus Rashford called his England recall a "full-circle moment" and thanked Unai Emery and Hansi Flick for helping revive his career, but made no mention of Manchester United.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:42:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Marcus Rashford called his England recall a "full-circle moment" after overcoming recent setbacks to make Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad. The forward thanked Unai Emery and Hansi Flick for helping revive his career, but made no mention of Manchester United. Rashford Reflects On England Return After Difficult Period Rashford was delighted to be named in England's 2026 World Cup squad. The attacker was previously left out of Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad and faced uncertainty over his international future before rediscovering his best form after moving to Barcelona on loan from United. He credited his recent experiences for helping him grow both personally and professionally ahead of the tournament, including loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona. He spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign at Villa, where he scored four goals in 17 appearances, before his summer loan move to the Catalan club, where he has struck 14 times and provided 14 assists to regain his place in the national team. Rashford Thanks Emery, Flick and Tuchel The forward reacted to the announcement on social media and admitted the disappointment of missing Euro 2024 became a driving force in his comeback. In expressing his gratitude to Villa and Barca, however, he noticeably omitted United from his statement, having endured a tumultuous spell at the club before his eventual exit. "Today marks a full-circle moment for me, from despair to jubilation," he wrote on social media. "Missing out on that [2024] Euros squad helped me grow both as a player and a person, and most importantly, gave me a goal to work towards. Thank you so much for this opportunity, and I can’t wait to pull on the shirt at the World Cup. He added: "Special thanks to Unai, Hansi, Thomas, Aston Villa, Barcelona and England for believing in me when things got tough." However, the reaction to his post sparked a follow-up from Rashford, which read: "To make my IG story clear. It's not a dig of any sort! I'm a MU supporter, and that remains. "I was showing gratitude to the clubs and coaches that I have worked with over the past 18 months." "They have played a big role in this [England] call-up." Tuchel Ushers In A New England Era Tuchel’s first major tournament squad included several high-profile omissions. Harry Maguire, Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold were all left out of the final 26-man group in some of the biggest selection surprises. The Three Lions head into the World Cup under new leadership with expectations high once again. England Prepare For Tuchel’s First Major Tournament England will now begin preparations for the 2026 World Cup with Tuchel aiming to quickly establish his preferred system and hierarchy within the squad. Rashford’s resurgence gives England another experienced attacking option alongside Harry Kane. They will kick off the tournament with a Group L match against Croatia on June 17, followed by group matches against Ghana and Panama. 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports app. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in prime time across FOX (21) and FS1 (19). The opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa (3 p.m. ET) will stream for free on Tubi, as well as the USA's opening match against Paraguay on June 12 (9 p.m. ET).]]>
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					<![CDATA['All In' Examines Will Power's Next Chapter After Move To Andretti Global]]>
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				    <![CDATA["All In" follows Will Power's early journey with his new team, Andretti Global, after almost two decades with Team Penske.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:31:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[An Indianapolis 500 champion. A two-time INDYCAR champion. Known as the fastest racer in INDYCAR with a record 71 pole positions, and 45 career victories for fourth on the all-time wins list. Will Power has had the kind of career drivers dream of — and until 2026, he spent 17 years with Team Penske. In news that shocked the racing world, Power and Team Penske parted ways at the end of the 2025 season, and the 45-year-old Australian landed with Andretti Global. His roller-coaster journey and early struggles with a new team are examined in the latest episode of "All In" — a real-time docuseries from FOX Sports, INDYCAR and Shadow Lion. "You’re in a contract year, and that’s the year the team has a big struggle," Power said of his final year with Team Penske in the "All In" episode titled, "Murphy's Law." He noted that Roger Penske gave him the green light to explore opportunities with other INDYCAR teams but didn't get the discussions he was seeking from his own team. "They didn’t even talk to me in the offseason," Power said. "That definitely pissed me off. I would say it’s a lack of respect for someone who had been there as long as I had." While Team Penske brought in David Malukas, Power found a new opportunity to build on his already legendary career with Andretti. Although he faced uncertainty surrounding his future, he said he was drawn to Andretti's resources, budget and potential. "Everybody’s very excited to see what Will can do behind the wheel of a different car because he had been with Penske for so long," INDYCAR on FOX analyst James Hinchcliffe said in the latest "All In" episode. "We’ve never really seen him in anything different. You just never thought you’d see the day where Will was rocking up to the track in anything but Penske gear. But he’s here, and he’s hungry." But he hasn't had the best of luck so far this season. Following Power around Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Indy Road Course weekend, "All In" captures a behind-the-scenes angle on Power starting from the back of the field, working his way to the lead, only to have a potential win slip through his grasp with a preventable penalty. Power obviously knows what it takes to win, and his motivation isn't waning. But he's eager for his Andretti team to break through and regularly contend for race wins, including Sunday's 110th Indy 500. "I think I've improved every single year in my career, but it’s really hard to decipher what is what because the competition has become so much harder," Power said in "All In." "You’ve got to be able to adapt quickly." Featuring INDYCAR drivers and insiders — along with INDYCAR on FOX's Hinchcliffe, Will Buxton and Townsend Bell — "All In" examines the biggest challenges, the pressure points and the high-speed competition of racing in the series. But each episode features its own focus on a driver, team or series storyline. Watch "All In" on the INDYCAR On FOX YouTube page, FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App, FOX One, as well as INDYCAR and INDYCAR on FOX social channels.]]>
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					<![CDATA[MLB 2026 Buzz: Boston Red Sox Provide Trevor Story Injury Update]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:13:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The offseason and spring training are behind us, but there's plenty of MLB news left to cover. Here are the noteworthy transactions, injuries and more from the 2026 season. May 22 Struggling Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story could be out several weeks after sports hernia surgery. The team announced on Friday what it said was a successful procedure by Dr. William Meyers at the Vincera Institute in Philadelphia. Story sat out the opener of Boston’s three-game series at the Atlanta Braves last week and was placed on the 10-day injured list the following day. He told reporters in Atlanta that he was weighing his options but that surgery could keep him out for as many as 10 weeks. The two-time All-Star played in 41 of the Red Sox’s first 43 games and is batting .206 with three homers in his fifth season in Boston. He has also committed six errors. His .547 OPS ranks 165th of 173 qualified hitters. Andruw Monasterio has started in Story’s place in four of the past six games, with Isiah Kiner-Falefa starting the other two. But interim manager Chad Tracy said the team would evaluate the possibility of moving second baseman Marcelo Mayer to shortstop if it appeared Story will be out for an extended period. That is now a reality. Story joins outfielder Roman Anthony (right wrist sprain) and Garrett Crochet (left shoulder inflammation) on the IL for the Red Sox, who enter Friday’s three-game series with the Minnesota Twins fourth in the AL East. Marlins left-hander Robby Snelling will undergo surgery on Friday to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, ending his season after just one major league start. Snelling, the team's No. 2 prospect, was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville earlier this month and made his MLB debut in a loss to Washington on May 8, giving up three runs on five hits while walking four in five innings. He later reported discomfort in his left elbow after a bullpen sessions, and an MRI revealed a sprained UCL. Snelling was evaluated Thursday in Dallas by Dr. Keith Meister, who recommended surgery, the team said. A recovery timeline will be given following Friday's surgery. "Disappointing for him and us," manager Clayton McCullough said. "That's an unfortunate part of our industry. Guys go down. We just keep going, and Robby will come back from this a stronger person." McCullough said the Marlins will try different pitchers to fill the fifth spot in the rotation, mentioning Braxton Garrett, who was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, and Tyler Phillips, who has allowed four earned runs with 27 strikeouts in 30 relief innings this season. "We have some others in Jacksonville that have thrown the ball well and (can) potentially get that opportunity," he said. "We have ways here with the group we have that we can cover those games. So I think that we'll just continue to kick the tires on what we think is best. And guys will have chances to step into that spot and have a chance to perform here." New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham was relieved that tests did not reveal any structural damage to his left knee on Thursday, a day after he exited a game in the fifth inning. "Last night I was pretty optimistic just with how I was feeling there would be no structural damage but still good to get the news," Grisham said before the Yankees concluded a four-game series against Toronto. Grisham grimaced at second base after his bloop double fell between left fielder Yohendrick Pinango and third baseman Kazuma Okamoto in the second inning of Wednesday’s 2-1 loss. The 29-year-old remained in the game until Spencer Jones replaced him in center in the fifth. Jones made his second start in center Thursday after playing 22 games there for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Grisham is hitting .174 with six homers and 27 RBIs. While his batting average is the fourth-lowest in the majors among qualifying hitters, Grisham has the third-most RBIs among center fielders. Acquired from the Padres in December of 2023 along with Juan Soto, Grisham returned to the Yankees on the one-year, $22,025,000 qualifying offer in the offseason after batting .235 with a career-high 34 homers and 74 RBIs in 143 games. May 21 The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up Esmerlyn Valdez from AAA Indianapolis to make his MLB debut Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Valdez is a versatile prospect who can play outfield and first base. Valdez is batting .253 with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs through 46 games at the minor league level in 2026. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Stubal threw another bullpen session on Thursday, his third since his rehab program from elbow surgery began. The two-time American League Cy Young Award winner underwent a non-invasive procedure on his left pitching elbow on May 6 to remove a loose body. He threw his latest bullpen session prior to Detroit's home game against Cleveland. Manager A.J. Hinch called it a "great step" but stopped short of saying when Skubal might return to action. "There are little hurdles to clear along the way when you come back from a procedure," Hinch said. "As much as we described it as simple, it's still a procedure." Skubal used his full arsenal while throwing a total of 35 pitches, taking a breather in-between to simulate a break between innings. "His velocity was as high as it's been since his throwing started," Hinch said. "He sat down and came back and did like a simulated second inning. That's encouraging and it's full stuff." Skubal will travel with the team during its weekend series in Baltimore and throw another bullpen session. The team's medical and coaching staff will determine his next step afterward. Skubal is 3-2 with a 2.70 ERA in seven starts this season. He'll be a free agent after the season. May 20 Not only have the Seattle Mariners made headlines with top prospect Colton Emerson making an early impact, but it’s already creating ripple effects in the clubhouse. Shortstop J.P. Crawford has already approached manager Dan Wilson about moving to third base, per The Seattle Times. "I just want to be there for him," Crawford said. "We're on the same team. We all have the same goal, and that's to win a World Series. And the sooner you could get comfy here, the better." The expectation was that Emerson would be the full-time third baseman moving forward, shifting away from his natural shortstop position. With Crawford open to the change, there is still no update on whether the Mariners will officially make the move. Emerson is the top prospect in the Mariners’ farm system and ranked No. 6 overall in baseball. He signed an eight-year, $95 million extension before the season, marking the largest commitment at the time to a minor leaguer who had not yet made his MLB debut. The Chicago Cubs’ injury woes continued with the latest setback involving starting pitcher Edward Cabrera. He exited Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning with a blister on his right middle finger, the team announced Trent Thornton entered in relief of Cabrera after the injury. Prior to exiting, Cabrera’s fastball velocity had noticeably dipped, with his final pitch clocked at 92.5 mph — his slowest fastball of the season. Cabrera has struggled at times early in his first season with the Cubs after being acquired from the Miami Marlins this offseason. He has posted a 4.06 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and 45 strikeouts across 51 innings pitched. May 19 The Houston Astros scratched pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. from his scheduled start against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night due to shoulder inflammation, manager Joe Espada said. McCullers is traveling back to Houston to be evaluated by team doctors. Espada said Lance McCullers Jr. has been pitching through the injury "for a while" and has since been placed on the 15-day injured list. McCullers Jr. has struggled on the mound for the Astros this season. In eight appearances for the club, he has posted a 2-3 record with a 6.86 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 43 strikeouts across 39.1 innings pitched. The Los Angeles Dodgers have moved LHP Eric Lauer to the active roster and optioned RHP Wyatt Miller, the team announced. Lauer was recently acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays to add depth to the Dodgers pitching room, amidst the lingering injuries of pitchers Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow. While Lauer will be in the bullpen, he'll become the Dodgers sixth starter starting next week. With Lauer's move, the Dodgers also optioned Mills, who returns to Oklahoma City after his four appearances where he allowed seven walks and four runs in 3.1 innings. Lauer has not been a star this year, but his 2025 season is impressive. Lauer pitched 5.2 innings in the World Series, against the Dodgers, and pitched 4.2 innings in Game 3, which went to 18 innings. New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole is set to make his season debut Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to manager Aaron Boone. Cole has been sidelined since undergoing Tommy John surgery last March and has not pitched since the 2024 World Series. Not only do the Yankees already boast one of the best rotations in baseball, but Gerrit Cole has long been among the sport’s elite arms. He won the 2023 Cy Young Award, becoming the first Yankee to earn the honor since Roger Clemens in 2001. In his last season with the Yankees in 2024, Cole went 8-5 with a 3.18 ERA, 99 strikeouts, and a 1.19 WHIP over 95 innings pitched. The Atlanta Braves placed catcher Drake Baldwin on the 10-day IL with a right oblique strain. Baldwin has played in every game this season for Atlanta to tie for the National League lead of 48, in part because fellow backstop Sean Murphy is on the IL with a fractured finger, and hit .303/.389/.543 with 13 home runs. The reigning NL Rookie of the Year played in the series opener against the Miami Marlins on Monday but was replaced after his third plate appearance in the sixth inning of Atlanta’s 12-0 loss. "Everyone deals with this," Braves manager Walt Weiss said Tuesday. "It’s part of a major league season. Virtually every team is going to deal with their fair share of injuries. It’s tough when it happens to your best players. You’ve got to find a way to get through it and guys have to step up." Weiss added that Baldwin initially felt a slight discomfort after his second at-bat but not painful enough to warrant his removal. Veteran catcher Sandy León is already on the roster with Murphy out, but as Baldwin is tied with slugging first baseman Matt Olson for the team lead in OPS+, he will be a downgrade even if he hits well over a short stretch. Baldwin has been a huge part of the Braves' excellent offense and an MLB-best +86 run differential. This was one of a flurry of moves by Atlanta on Tuesday. mostly involving relievers. Lefty reliever Aaron Bummer was released and righty JR Ritchie was optioned to Triple-A, opening up another two roster spots, which were then used to recall right-hander Victor Mederos, promote catcher Chadwick Tromp and activate southpaw Dylan Dodd from the IL. The Minnesota Twins demoted former No. 1 draft pick Royce Lewis to the minor leagues, the team announced Tuesday. The Twins also designated right-handed pitcher Justin Topa for assignment and placed catcher Ryan Jeffers on the injured list with a left hamate bone fracture. Right-handed pitcher Travis Adams was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul, and the Twins selected the contracts of infielder Orlando Arcia and catcher Alex Jackson. Lewis heads to the minors after struggling following his return from a sprained left knee. Since returning from the injured list on April 21, the third baseman has struck out 25 times in 68 plate appearances while batting just .132 with one home run and five RBIs. Before the injury, Lewis hit .222 with two doubles, two homers, eight RBIs and an .822 OPS in 12 games. The Twins made a similar move last week, demoting right fielder Matt Wallner to Triple-A St. Paul. May 18 The Washington Nationals are recalling outfielder Dylan Crews to the major league roster, per The Athletic. Crews began the season in Triple-A after a difficult spring training and was optioned ahead of Opening Day. Crews was optioned to Rochester in March for a planned reset of his swing mechanics and to rebuild his offensive confidence. The Washington Nationals made the move after he struggled throughout spring training, batting just .103. Through two seasons in the pros, Crews has appeared in 116 games for the Washington Nationals. In that span, he has posted a .211 batting average with 13 home runs and 35 RBIs, along with a .634 OPS. The Atlanta Braves are activating outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Miami Marlins, the team announced. Acuña has been sidelined since May 2 due to a strained left hamstring. To make room for Ronald Acuña Jr., the Braves placed infielder Kyle Farmer on the 10-day injured list with a strained right forearm, retroactive to May 16. Acuña Jr. is a key addition back to the Braves’ lineup, bringing a consistent impact at the plate since his 2018 debut. This season, he has hit .252 with two home runs, nine RBIs, and a .740 OPS across 34 games. The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager on the 10-day injured list with lower back inflammation, the team announced. Seager took a scheduled day off on Friday before waking up with back spasms on Saturday, causing him to miss the series against the Houston Astros. "He's just too valuable and important to the rest of our season," Manager Chris Young said. "Our anticipation is this will give him the chance to reset mentally." In a corresponding move, the Rangers promoted utility player Michael Helman from Triple-A to replace Seager on the roster. Seager has struggled offensively this season, batting .179 with seven home runs and 20 RBIs through 42 games. He could return as early as next Monday when the Rangers open a seven-game homestand. The Chicago White Sox's top prospect and catcher, Kyle Teel, has yet to play this season after suffering a right hamstring strain while playing in the World Baseball Classic. He had recently begun a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte as he worked toward a return. However, Teel's recovery suffered another setback Saturday night when he injured his right knee during the rehab stint. He was diagnosed with a right knee LCL sprain, the team announced Monday. Teel is expected to miss 3-to-6 weeks for recovery and rehab before returning to play. Not only is Teel viewed as one of the top prospects in the organization, but he is also expected to be a key piece of the team’s young core moving forward. He showed that potential last season, posting a .273 batting average with eight home runs, 35 RBIs and a .786 OPS across 78 games. May 17 The Houston Astros are placing second baseman Jose Altuve on the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain, per The Athletic. Altuve sustained the injury Saturday and underwent imaging Sunday, which revealed the severity of the strain. The Astros have not announced a timetable for Altuve’s return to the field. Altuve has appeared in 42 games for the Astros this season, posting a .245 batting average with four home runs and 12 RBIs. His absence leaves Houston without one of the most experienced bats and leaders in its lineup moving forward. The Seattle Mariners are promoting top infield prospect Colt Emerson, the team announced. With Brendan Donovan on the 10-day injured list because of a groin injury, Emerson is expected to take over as the team’s primary third baseman moving forward. Emerson, 20, is the Mariners’ top prospect and the No. 6 overall prospect in baseball. He signed an eight-year, $95 million contract this past offseason, the largest deal in MLB history for a player without any major league service time. Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said promoting Emerson was an unexpected move that quickly came together following Donovan’s injury. "We want to do the right thing for Colt," Hollander said. "We also want to do the right thing for the Mariners. We think he's the best option. This period will get him some runway. This is not a 15 at-bat or 20 at-bat tryout to see if he's capable of taking the job and running with it for the rest of the year." The Los Angeles Dodgers are trading for Toronto Blue Jays reliever Eric Lauer after placing right-hander Brusdar Graterol on the 60-day IL. The corresponding move for Graterol is from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL, creating room for Lauer. The Dodgers acquired Lauer in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. Reliever Jack Dreyer became the latest Dodgers pitcher placed on the injured list Sunday, prompting a move to add Lauer for bullpen depth. Lauer is 1-5 this season with the Blue Jays and has put together a 6.69 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 36.1 innings. May 16 Ahead of Saturday's game against the Angels, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that pitcher Blake Snell will undergo surgery on Tuesday and will miss significant time, per Katie Woo. Initially, Snell was scratched from Friday's starting lineup and placed on the 15-day injured list. "He’s going to get surgery on Tuesday, as I understand it, it’s going to be to take out those loose bodies, and it’s supposed to be a lot quicker recovery, so we’re encouraged about that, and [we] expect him certainly back this season," Roberts said before Saturday’s game. Snell was expected to make his second start of the season on Friday against the Angels after missing significant time dealing with shoulder inflammation. Against the Braves, Snell threw three innings of 77 pitches and allowed five runs. The Toronto Blue Jays could be without right-hander José Berríos for the remainder of the season after the veteran pitcher is scheduled to undergo elbow surgery Wednesday. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Saturday that Dr. Keith Meister will repair a stress fracture in Berríos’ elbow and also evaluate possible ligament damage during the procedure. The team will not know the full extent of the injury or Berríos’ timetable for recovery until the surgery is completed. "There may be some ligament stuff going on," Schneider said. Berríos, 31, has not pitched in the majors this season after elbow inflammation was first detected during a routine MRI while he was attempting to join Puerto Rico for the World Baseball Classic in spring training. A later examination revealed the stress fracture. Berríos tried to work his way back, making four rehab starts at Triple-A Buffalo, but continued discomfort after his May 3 outing prompted another visit with Meister. He struggled during the rehab assignment, with a 10.67 ERA over 14 1/3 innings. Last season, Berríos went 9-5 with a 4.17 ERA in 31 appearances for Toronto before landing on the injured list in September with elbow inflammation; he missed the Blue Jays' run to the 2025 World Series. May 15 The Los Angeles Dodgers have scratched left-handed pitcher Blake Snell from Friday's start against the Los Angeles Angels, per Katie Woo. The Dodgers will instead turn to a bullpen game, with Will Klein expected to serve as the starter in the first game of the Freeway Series. There is currently no official reason for the late scratch, though Snell was set to make just his second start since returning from shoulder fatigue that forced him to begin the 2026 season on the injured list. The two-time Cy Young winner made his season debut last Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, allowing four runs across three innings. Snell originally was expected to continue building up in the minor leagues before injuries in the Dodgers rotation accelerated his return to the majors. Now, after just one appearance, uncertainty once again surrounds his status moving forward. The Dodgers are expected to provide more clarity on Snell’s condition later Friday evening. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has started playing catch and soft tossing, just over a week after elbow surgery. The two-time AL Cy Young Award winner had a procedure on May 6 to remove a loose body in his pitching elbow, which was described as minimally invasive. When the Tigers placed the 29-year-old left-hander on the 15-day injured list in a move effective May 4, the team projected he would miss two to three months. "Tarik has started his throwing program, which is significant news just that it’s increased his rehab progression to the next phase, which is really exciting," manager A.J. Hinch said Friday. "We thought this procedure would lead to a step-by-step process and this next step is literally the throwing program. So he initiated that earlier this week and will continue to play catch daily until we ramp him up to the bullpen." Skubal felt irritation in his last start, on April 29 against the Atlanta Braves, but he remained in the game and struck out the side in his seventh and final inning. He was scratched on the day of his next scheduled start. "He obviously feels great," Hinch said. 'I was texting back and forth with him last night, and he was super excited about just the general feeling. It doesn’t feel weird, it doesn’t feel awkward. It’s not guarded. "I’ve seen video of it. We’re in touch with him daily about the program," Hinch added. "And that sort of freedom, mentally and physically, I think, is a great sign. We’ve been in touch with the doctor and making sure that we’re going by the protocol because this is a unique set of circumstances, throwing so soon." Skubal is 3-2 with a 2.70 ERA in seven starts, striking out 45 batters and walking six in 43 ⅓ innings. He has a $32 million salary after winning in arbitration and is eligible for free agency after the World Series. "If there’s any sort of soreness, fatigue, lack of execution, things like that, we can get to the baseball [part of the rehab] once we clear any of the swelling," Hinch said. New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried will be sidelined for at least two weeks and perhaps longer because of a bone bruise of his left elbow. The 32-year-old had an MRI and CT scan Thursday, a day after he cut short a start at Baltimore following the third inning. He also was examined by Yankees team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad. New York said Friday that Fried will be placed on the 15-day injured list and the imaging will be reviewed by Los Angeles Dodgers team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The Yankees said repeat imaging will be taken in a few weeks or when Fried is asymptomatic to determine when he can resume throwing. A more specific return projection will be determined then. Fried is 4-3 with a 3.21 ERA in 10 starts this season after going 19-5 with a 2.86 ERA and making the All-Star team in his first season after leaving Atlanta to sign a $218 million, eight-year contract with the Yankees. New York appears to have decent starting depth. Carlos Rodon rejoined the Yankees’ rotation last weekend after recovering from surgery last October to remove loose bodies in his left elbow and shave a bone spur. Gerrit Cole is nearing a return from elbow ligament replacement surgery in March 2025. Cole has made five minor league rehab starts, and Boone said the 2023 AL Cy Young Award winner will make two or three more. Cole is scheduled to start Saturday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. New York’s rotation also includes Cam Schlittler, Will Warren and Ryan Weathers. May 14 The Seattle Mariners placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list on Thursday morning with a right oblique strain, the first IL stint of the AL MVP runner-up's career in his sixth major-league season. The 29-year-old Raleigh was mired in the longest hitless streak in the majors this season before breaking out on Tuesday night with two singles in a 10-2 rout of the Houston Astros. On Wednesday, Raleigh left the Mariners' 4-3 loss to Houston in the eighth inning after appearing to aggravate an injury to his right side. Raleigh missed three games from May 2-4 with soreness on his right side. "Nobody wants to go on the IL, and especially not Cal [Raleigh]," manager Dan Wilson said. "But I think, at this point, it’s the smart thing to do." In 41 games this season, Raleigh is hitting .161 with seven home runs, 18 RBI, four doubles, 18 walks and 16 runs. His .161 batting average is second-lowest in the majors among hitters with enough at-bats to qualify. Only Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Cedric Mullins (.150) has a lower average. To fill Raleigh's spot on the active roster, the Mariners recalled catcher Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A Tacoma. Pereda, 30, has appeared in two games with Seattle this season, hitting .400 with a run scored. Juan Soto returned to the starting lineup Thursday for the injury-riddled New York Mets, who also learned Francisco Lindor has progressed in his recovery from a strained left calf. Soto exited a 3-2, 10-inning win over the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning on Wednesday night, four innings after he fouled a ball off his right foot. X-rays were negative and Soto was penciled into the lineup as the designated hitter for the matinee finale against the Tigers. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Lindor, who was injured April 22 while scoring from first on a double hit by Francisco Alvarez, underwent an MRI Wednesday that showed "signs of healing," though the All-Star shortstop is nowhere near a return. Mendoza said Lindor has been cleared to do more work in the weight room before beginning a running program. "Positive sign," Mendoza said. "We’ve just got to let it heal." Mendoza said there was no timetable for Lindor to begin baseball activities. Lindor has been sidelined for the Mets’ last 18 games — four more than he missed the previous four seasons combined. Alvarez, who suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee while fouling off a pitch in Tuesday’s 10-2 win over the Tigers, underwent surgery Thursday morning. Mendoza said the Mets expect Alvarez to miss up to eight weeks. The Minnesota Twins sent struggling right fielder Matt Wallner to their Triple-A team and promoted right-handed pitcher Zebby Matthews to start against the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Wallner is batting just .167 with three doubles and four home runs in 120 at-bats and a .551 OPS. The 28-year-old struck out in eight straight at-bats prior to the demotion and has 53 strikeouts in 135 plate appearances, the worst whiff rate in Major League Baseball. Wallner hit a career-high 22 home runs in 104 games last season after posting robust OPS marks in part-time duty of .877 in 2023 and .894 in 2024. Matthews went for 3-0 with a 2.00 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 18 innings over his last three Triple-A starts for the St. Paul Saints. Matthews made 16 starts for the Twins last season, but he was the odd man out for the rotation at the end of spring training. The Twins placed right-hander Taj Bradley on the injured list with inflammation in his right pectoral muscle last week, joining All-Star right-hander Pablo López and rookie right-hander Mick Abel on the shelf. López is out for the season following Tommy John elbow surgery, and Abel recently had a setback in his recovery from elbow inflammation. Matthews was promoted so the Twins could push back rookie Connor Prielipp's next start to manage his workload, but right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson's spot in the rotation is tenuous, too. Woods Richardson allowed eight runs in three innings on Wednesday in a 9-5 loss to the Marlins, and his ERA spiked to 7.71. The Twins also sent right-handed reliever Travis Adams to St. Paul and recalled utility player Ryan Kreidler for his second stay with the club. Kreidler played third base and center field over a five-game stint last month. May 13 After putting together a 15-year MLB career that included multiple accolades and two World Series titles, Jason Heyward is making the transition to the front office. Heyward is set to join the Los Angeles Dodgers front office as a special assistant, per the Los Angeles Times. Manager Dave Roberts said Jason Heyward will travel to different affiliates to observe talent in his new role. Heyward returns to the Dodgers after spending two seasons with the organization, including helping the club win the 2024 World Series. The Miami Marlins are placing left-handed pitcher Robby Snelling on the 15-day IL with a UCL sprain, the team announced. Snelling is the No. 2 prospect in the Marlins organization and the No. 29 overall prospect in baseball. Snelling is coming off his MLB debut, where he threw five innings against the Washington Nationals, allowing three earned runs while striking out two. He showed flashes of command but struggled to consistently miss bats in his first big-league outing. Manager Clayton McCullough announced that Braxton Garrett will start against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday and fill his spot in the rotation. The New York Mets are placing catcher Francisco Alvarez on the 10-day injured list with a right knee meniscus tear, the team announced Wednesday. He is expected to miss significant time, and a timetable for his return will be determined as more information becomes available. Alvarez was injured in the sixth inning during the Mets' 10-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Not only will Alvarez be missed behind the plate, but he also provided a steady presence in the Mets’ lineup. He put together a  .241 batting average with four home runs and 10 RBIs, posting a .710 OPS across 37 games this season. The Mets have the fourth-worst record in baseball at 16–25 and sit last in the National League East. New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried was pulled from Wednesday's start at the Baltimore Orioles after just three innings due to left elbow posterior soreness, the team announced. Fried went straight up the tunnel after Baltimore scored twice in the third inning, and New York had Paul Blackburn warming in the bullpen while batting in the fourth. Fried allowed three runs and five hits. In his previous start at the Milwaukee Brewers, he permitted five runs in six innings. He has repeatedly dealt with blister issues on his left finger, making four trips to the injured list from 2018-23 while with the Atlanta Braves and taking an extended layoff last year around the MLB All-Star break. Fried was an All-Star in 2025, his first season with the Yankees. The 32-year-old has posted a 3.21 ERA in 10 starts this season. The Cincinnati Reds are expected to sign veteran right-hander Chris Paddack, per FOX 19’s Charlie Goldsmith. The deal is expected to run through the rest of the season as the Reds deal with rotation injuries to Hunter Greene, Brandon Williamson and Rhett Lowder. Paddack was released by the Marlins on May 10 after signing a one-year, $4 million deal in the offseason. He made seven starts for Miami, posting a 7.63 ERA and 1.66 WHIP with 27 strikeouts across 30.2 innings. Shohei Ohtani is getting a break from the batter's box for two days. The struggling Los Angeles Dodgers superstar hit just his second home run in his last 24 games — an opposite field solo shot to left-center in a 6-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. It ended an 11-game homerless streak, which tied his longest as a Dodger. Ohtani finished the game going 2-for-4 with two runs, an RBI and a walk. The rest of the team was 2-for-25 with four walks. He has seven home runs on the season and is batting .240. Despite this, manager Dave Roberts said after the game that Ohtani won't be in the lineup as the designated hitter Wednesday when he also starts against the Giants. Earlier, Roberts said he was giving Ohtani a day from hitting Thursday, although he would be available late if the outcome hangs in the balance. "It might just be a good thing to take a little bit of a load off of his plate offensively," Roberts said before the game. "I just can’t take for granted what’s on his plate and so I’m trying to be sensitive." As Ohtani goes, so have the Dodgers (24-18). They remained a half-game behind NL West-leading San Diego despite their fourth loss in a row. Andy Pages (.318 average) and Max Muncy (.272) have been LA's best hitters so far, while the rest of the lineup is struggling, including Freddie Freeman (.276) and Kyle Tucker (.253). Ohtani is in his first full season as a two-way player for the Dodgers. Coming off two major right elbow surgeries, he was limited to the DH role in 2024, when he created the 50/50 club, with 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases, was named NL MVP and the Dodgers won the World Series. Cal Raleigh was desperate to shake things up while mired in the longest hitless streak in the majors this season. So on the advice of pitcher Logan Gilbert, Seattle's star catcher showered in full uniform after Monday night's game. And on Tuesday night, things went his way for the first time all month as he snapped an 0-for-38 slump with two singles in a 10-2 rout of the Houston Astros. "Logan gave me some good advice to wash off the bad mojo or juju from the baseball gods," Raleigh said. "So yeah, it worked. He was right, so I got to give him credit where credit’s due." Raleigh's hit in the seventh inning was his first since April 27. He was 0 for 2 with a walk Tuesday when he connected off Jayden Murray with one out in the inning. Last year’s AL MVP runner-up raised his arms high above his head and smiled toward the dugout after he reached first base following the line drive to center field. Many in the Seattle dugout cheered after he got the hit. But his first emotion wasn’t elation or even relief when he connected. "I was kind of just like rolling my eyes because I knew everybody was going to be making a big deal about it," Raleigh said with a laugh. "But yeah, it felt good to barrel one up." May 12 Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson was officially placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after dislocating his left shoulder. He suffered the injury on Sunday afternoon against the Baltimore Orioles while diving for an infield single. Wilson is coming off an All-Star season and is off to another strong start, helping the Athletics sit atop the American League West with a 21–19 record. Not only is Wilson making an impact in the field, but he’s also off to a strong start at the plate for the Athletics. Through 39 games this season, he’s batting .293 with three home runs, 19 RBIs, and a .709 OPS. The Pittsburgh Pirates officially placed catcher Joey Bart on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left foot infection. In a corresponding move, the team recalled catcher Endy Rodríguez from Triple-A Indianapolis to take his spot on the roster. Bart has appeared in 21 games this season, batting .259 with two home runs, six RBIs and a .670 OPS. Rodríguez was once viewed as a potential long-term option behind the plate for Pittsburgh, but he has spent the past two-plus seasons working his way back after undergoing multiple elbow surgeries. He now gets a chance to prove himself at the major league level with Bart sidelined. The Atlanta Braves announced on X that they have placed catcher Sean Murphy on the injured list after he suffered a fractured left middle finger. It marks another frustrating setback after Murphy already missed the first month of the 2026 season while recovering from hip surgery before returning to play just four games. In those four games, Murphy had just one hit in 14 at-bats. The injury occurred during a catcher’s interference play in Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, and manager Walt Weiss said Murphy could be sidelined for up to eight weeks. Because of Murphy’s injury, the Braves brought back 37-year-old catcher Sandy León to provide depth behind the plate. León originally signed with Atlanta as a non-roster invitee in February but failed to make the Opening Day roster and was released in April to pursue an opportunity in the Mexican League. León has played in MLB for 14 seasons and won a World Series title with the Boston Red Sox in 2018. He appeared in five games for the Braves in 2025, recording just one hit in 12 at-bats. The Milwaukee Brewers announced on X that they have officially activated Christian Yelich from the injured list. Yelich is set to rejoin the club Tuesday for a three-game homestand against the San Diego Padres. To open a roster spot for Yelich, the Brewers have optioned first baseman/outfielder Tyler Black to Triple-A Nashville. Having not played since April 12, Yelich missed exactly one month with an adductor strain and is now set to return to a Brewers team that has been red hot. Coming off a sweep of the New York Yankees, Milwaukee has won four straight games and seven of its last 10, moving into second place in the NL Central and within 3.5 games of the Chicago Cubs. Prior to his injury, Yelich was batting .314 with one home run and 10 RBIs in just 51 plate appearances. The New York Yankees are expected to recall shortstop Anthony Volpe from Triple-A Scranton, per Francys Romero. Volpe is set to rejoin the club for his season debut following the injury to infielder José Caballero. Caballero is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list with a finger injury, prompting the Yankees to recall Volpe to add depth at shortstop. Volpe has spent the start of the season in Scranton after opening the year outside of New York’s major league roster. Volpe is coming off a difficult 2025 season at the plate, hitting .212 with 19 home runs, 72 RBIs and a .663 OPS across 153 games for the Yankees. Desperate to spark a stagnant lineup, the New York Mets are calling up outfield prospect A.J. Ewing after just 12 games with Triple-A Syracuse, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not yet announced the move. The 21-year-old Ewing will be added to the roster before Tuesday night's series opener against the Detroit Tigers at Citi Field. He was batting .326 with three doubles, a triple and four RBIs in 51 plate appearances at Syracuse. He had drawn five walks, stolen five bases and scored nine runs. The speedy center fielder is New York's second-ranked minor league prospect behind pitcher Jonah Tong, according to MLB.com. Luis Robert Jr., the team's opening-day center fielder, is on the injured list with a lumbar spine disk herniation. Also missing star shortstop Francisco Lindor and first baseman Jorge Polanco because of injuries, the Mets (15-25) entered Monday with the worst record in the majors and an offense that lags near the bottom in many significant statistical categories. Ewing also has experience at second base and both corner outfield spots. He reached Double-A Binghamton last year, hitting .339 in 28 games, and batted .349 with a 1.053 OPS and 12 steals in 18 games at that level this season before getting promoted to Syracuse. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound Ewing, a left-handed hitter, was a fourth-round draft pick by the Mets in 2023 out of Springboro High School in Ohio. The club will need to open a 40-man roster spot for him Tuesday. The Los Angeles Dodgers added to their outfield depth by acquiring Alek Thomas in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Thomas was batting just .181 with two homers and 10 RBIs when he was designated for assignment by Arizona last week. But the speedy Thomas is a solid defender, and he could be used by Los Angeles as a late-inning defensive replacement and pinch runner. The Dodgers sent outfield prospect Jose Requena to the Diamondbacks. To make room for Thomas on the 40-man roster, outfielder Michael Siani was designated for assignment. Thomas was selected by Arizona in the second round of the 2018 amateur draft. He made his major league debut in 2022. Thomas had his share of big moments with the Diamondbacks, particularly during the team’s run to the 2023 World Series. He hit four homers during the postseason, including a tying two-run shot against the Phillies in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series. The 26-year-old Thomas is a .230 hitter with 31 homers, 143 RBIs and 28 steals in 448 career games. May 11 Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt is set to miss his second consecutive game with a viral infection. Bench coach Tony Arnerich is set to step in for Vogt on Monday night when the Guardians host the Los Angeles Angels. Vogt is expected to return to manage the Guardians on Tuesday night. The Los Angeles Dodgers are officially activating shortstop Mookie Betts from the injured list ahead of Monday night’s series opener against the San Francisco Giants, the team announced. This will be the first time Mookie Betts has been in the Dodgers lineup since April 4 against the Washington Nationals. Betts has been sidelined with a right oblique strain since then and is returning after a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City. In a corresponding move to make room for Betts, the Dodgers are optioning infielder Alex Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has been scratched from his scheduled start Monday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to left side tightness. Jake Junis is expected to start in Eovaldi’s place. Eovaldi is 4-4 this season with a 4.15 ERA and 1.17 WHIP while recording 47 strikeouts across 47.2 innings pitched. The Rangers will likely monitor the veteran closely moving forward as they await further updates on the severity of the injury. Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa underwent successful surgery to repair a torn peroneus brevis tendon in his left ankle, per The Athletic. Correa is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Recovery from a torn peroneus brevis tendon generally takes 3-to-6 months for a return to normal activities, though full recovery after surgery can take up to 9-to-12 months. For Correa, that timeline makes his availability for the start of next season uncertain as he begins rehab. Correa appeared in 32 games for the Astros this season, batting .279 with three home runs, 16 RBIs, and a .787 OPS. May 10 Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will return from the injured list on Monday, manager Dave Roberts said. Betts sustained an oblique injury on April 4, and hasn't played since. After a month out, he played three rehab games at the AAA level in Oklahoma City, and will return to the major league club on Monday. Betts, who was slashing .179/.281./.429 prior to his injury, was batting third in the Dodgers' lineup, so it will be interesting to see where he slots back in when he returns. May 9 The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired left-hander Charlie Barnes off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, the former announced. To make space on the 40-man roster, Los Angeles has transferred infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman to the 60-day injured list. Barnes only pitched for Chicago once this season, allowing four runs (three earned) in three innings of bulk relief on April 13. Barnes had been optioned twice by the Cubs this season, and was already playing in the minors when his 40-man roster spot was pulled. Now, Barnes heads west to add depth to the Dodgers' pitching staff. While right-handed starter Tyler Glasnow continues to recover from a back injury, the return of Blake Snell is a welcome sighting for the Dodgers. However, Barnes gives Los Angeles the extra depth it needs in the meantime. The San Francisco Giants traded struggling two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, the teams announced. The Giants received minor-league left-hander Matt Wilkinson and the 29th pick in the 2026 amateur draft in the trade. Cleveland optioned catcher Bo Naylor to Triple-A Columbus to make room for Bailey. Naylor has been the Guardians' regular catcher since 2023. Bailey has been regarded as one of the top defensive catchers in the game thanks in part to his elite pitch-framing skills since being called up in 2023. He leads the majors since 2023 with 69 catcher framing runs and 42 defensive runs saved over the past two-plus seasons. With that said, Bailey's hitting has been an issue and bottomed out this season. Bailey was batting .146 with one homer and five RBIs in 89 plate appearances. His .396 OPS ranked last among 286 players with at least 75 plate appearances this season. Bailey had become expendable for the Giants with Daniel Susac Daniel Susac and Jesus Rodriguez expected to handle most of the catching duties, with Eric Haase as another option. Those players have provided much more offense for the Giants, who enter the day last in the majors in scoring with 3.16 runs per game and tied with the New York Mets for the worst record in the National League. Bailey, who turns 27 later this month, won Gold Gloves at catcher in 2024 and 2025. He is a career .224 hitter with a .611 OPS. May 8 The Los Angeles Dodgers are activating Blake Snell from the 15-day injured list, and he is set to make his season debut Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, the California Post reported. It also falls on the day of Snell's bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium. Snell was originally scheduled for one more rehab outing, but the Dodgers decided to bring him back earlier than expected. The left-hander missed more than a month to begin the season due to left shoulder fatigue that had been bothering him since last year. In his latest rehab start, Snell allowed two runs over four innings while throwing 55 pitches, so he is expected to be on a limited pitch count Saturday. In 2025, Snell posted a 2.35 ERA with 72 strikeouts across 61.1 innings and played a major role in the Dodgers’ World Series run, recording three wins, a 3.18 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 34 postseason innings last fall. The Miami Marlins called up No. 2 pitching prospect, left-handed pitcher Robby Snelling, this week from Triple-A Jacksonville, and he will make his MLB debut on Friday night at home against the Washington Nationals. "It's pretty surreal," Snelling said in Miami's clubhouse on Thursday before walking over to the dugout where fans yelled for his signature. "Still trying to just kind of soak it in and get acclimated with all the guys again that I was around in spring and really take it all in and not let the moment get too big." The left-handed Snelling, selected 39th by the San Diego Padres in the 2022 amateur draft, was dealt to Miami in a 2024 package that sent left-hander Tanner Scott and righty Bryan Hoeing to San Diego. Snelling didn't make the Marlins' initial 40-man roster this year despite impressing coaches during spring training. He called that both frustrating and motivating. "I was upset and not necessarily at anybody in general," Snelling said. "Just being told that you’re not going to get to do what you really had wanted to do as early as you wanted to do is a tough pill to swallow. But then you kind of come back down to earth and realize, ‘Alright, what do I need to do to get to that point where I want to be?’" Snelling worked on lowering his walks, in part by improving his first-pitch strike rate. In six starts with Triple-A Jacksonville this season, Snelling went 3-1 with the second-best ERA (1.86) among qualified pitchers. He walked more than three batters only twice in those six starts. A spot opened up in the Marlins' starting rotation after struggling pitcher Chris Paddack was designated for assignment on Tuesday. May 7 The Seattle Mariners are battling for the top of the American League West, but reinforcements could soon be on the way. The rotation is expected to receive a major boost, with Bryce Miller saying he is set to rejoin the Mariners, per The Seattle Times. Miller has yet to debut this season after suffering a left oblique strain early in spring training, landing him on the 15-day injured list to open the year. He has made rehab starts at High-A Everett and Triple-A Tacoma as he works back to full readiness. Miller is coming off a difficult 2025 season with the Mariners, making 18 starts while posting a 5.68 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 74 strikeouts over 90.1 innings pitched. The Los Angeles Dodgers may be sitting atop the National League West, but reinforcements are on the way. Mookie Betts is set to begin a rehab assignment Friday night and could rejoin the Dodgers as soon as Monday night, per The Athletic. The Dodgers’ Triple-A Oklahoma City affiliate announced that Betts will join the team for a rehab assignment on Friday and Saturday. He is expected to use the stint to get back into game rhythm and rebuild timing at the plate before returning to the major league roster. If Betts returns Monday against the Atlanta Braves, it would mark his first game since April 4, when he suffered an oblique injury against the Washington Nationals. After Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez was carted off during Wednesday night’s game against the Cleveland Guardians, New York is expected to recall Spencer Jones, per the New York Post. Domínguez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade AC joint sprain in his left shoulder and is expected to miss multiple weeks. In his absence, Jones is expected to join the Yankees’ active roster and see immediate playing time in the outfield. Jones, the Yankees’ No. 6 overall prospect, has been productive at Triple-A this season, hitting 11 home runs with 41 RBIs and posting a .958 OPS across 33 games. The Cincinnati Reds took another hit to their pitching staff on Thursday, as starter Rhett Lowder exited in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs with right shoulder discomfort, the team announced. Lowder pitched three innings, allowing three runs on one hit with four walks and one strikeout. His status is unclear as he joins a Reds pitching staff already dealing with injuries to Emilio Pagán, Brandon Williamson, Nick Lodolo and Caleb Ferguson. New York Yankees' left fielder Jasson Domínguez left Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers in a cart after crashing into the wall while catching Brandon Nimmo's drive leading off the first inning. Domínguez, playing outfield for the Yankees for the second time this season, ran 81 feet to catch Nimmo's 101 mph shot. He gloved the ball 375 feet from the plate as his left shoulder hit hard against the video advertising board. Domínguez's sunglasses flew off as he fell to the warning track chest first, prompting center fielder Trent Grisham to come over as manager Aaron Boone jogged out to check on Domínguez along with head athletic trainer Tim Lentych, assistant athletic trainer Jimmy Downam and director of sports medicine and rehabilitation Michael Schuk. Domínguez cupped his head in his glove and sat up after about a minute. He pointed to his shoulder and craned his neck as he was being examined, then walked to a cart under his own power and was seated as the cart drove away. Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd had surgery Thursday to repair a partial meniscus tear that he suffered in his left knee while playing with his children. Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he expected Boyd to miss about six weeks. "It's kind of the minor meniscus surgery, so we know he's going to miss a month, six weeks," Counsell said ahead of his team's game against the Cincinnati Reds. "Probably closer to six weeks with getting it ramped back up. That's what we're hopeful for. Obviously, we'll see how it all goes, and I think the important thing is how much time do we miss throwing? That's probably the biggest thing right here. The knee is going to recover pretty quickly, but how much throwing down time do we have to take?" Boyd, 35, injured the knee on Wednesday. The left-hander joins starters Cade Horton, Justin Steele and Jordan Wicks on the injured list. Horton (elbow) is out for the season while Steele (elbow) is not expected back until the second half. May 6 Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans exited Wednesday night’s start against the Cleveland Guardians after three scoreless innings because of left triceps and elbow soreness, the team announced. Ragans was dominant before leaving, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out four batters. He threw just 58 pitches prior to exiting, though his command on the mound has faced criticism at times this season. The Royals have not yet provided a timeline for further evaluation or a potential return. He’s off to a rough 1-4 start with a 4.84 ERA, a 1.45 WHIP and 98 strikeouts across 61.2 innings pitched this year. Despite the struggles, Ragans has continued to show swing-and-miss stuff when healthy, remaining one of the Royals’ most important arms in the rotation. The Detroit Tigers placed second baseman Gleyber Torres on the 10-day injured list Wednesday afternoon with a left oblique strain. Torres suffered the injury on Saturday during the Tigers 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers. Torres was injured while trying to score from second base on a single from Riley Greene. He was thrown out at the plate and exited the game after just three innings for the Tigers. This is not the first time Torres has dealt with an oblique injury. He missed 10 games last season because of a similar issue. Oblique injuries can often linger for hitters because of the strain placed on the core during swings and throwing motions. Even if the absence is short, the Tigers are expected to feel the loss of Torres in the lineup. He has been one of Detroit’s more productive hitters this season, batting .259 with two home runs, 11 RBIs, 25 walks and a .716 OPS. The injuries continue to pile up for the Chicago Cubs, who have now lost another arm from their rotation. Matthew Boyd is set to undergo meniscus surgery and will be out for the foreseeable future, per ESPN. Boyd suffered the injury on Wednesday morning while sitting down to play with his kids. The Cubs will not have a clear timeline for his recovery until after the procedure. He joins a growing list of injured Cubs pitchers. Cade Horton recently underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, while Justin Steele continues to recover from his own procedure last season. Boyd was coming off a career year but struggled early this season. In five starts, he posted a 6.00 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP with 31 strikeouts across 24 innings. Los Angeles Dodgers' starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow left Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros before the second inning because of low back pain. Glasnow allowed a home run to leadoff hitter Brice Matthews before retiring the next three batters with two strikeouts to end the first. He returned to the mound to warm up before the second inning but appeared to be in discomfort after throwing a pitch and signaled to the dugout. Several Dodgers staff members, including manager Dave Roberts, came onto the field to talk to him, and Glasnow walked off the field with them after a couple of minutes. He was replaced by Jack Dreyer. Glasnow's strikeout of Yordan Alvarez in the first inning was the 1,000th of his MLB career. A 32-year-old right-hander, Glasnow was limited to 18 regular-season starts last year by right shoulder inflammation that sidelined him from April 27-July 9. Houston’s Carlos Correa has a torn tendon in his left ankle that will require season-ending surgery, the star infielder said Wednesday. Correa was injured Tuesday while taking swings in the batting cage before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. "I was hitting in the cage, normal day, feeling great," he said. "I went through my whole routine, took a swing and just felt a pop. It just completely snapped on me and then I fell to the ground and couldn’t put weight on it." Correa was on crutches and in a walking boot Wednesday morning at the ballpark after seeing a foot specialist. He said he would seek some other opinions before scheduling the surgery. Correa, 31, said the injury was a "complete tear" and his recovery is expected to take six to eight months. It’s yet another blow to an Astros team that has dealt with scores of injuries this season, including an oblique injury to Yainer Diaz that landed the catcher on the injured list Tuesday. Correa, who is back with the Astros after last summer’s blockbuster trade from the Twins, played third base for Houston last season with Jeremy Pena at shortstop. But Correa has been playing shortstop recently with Peña out with a hamstring injury. Correa is batting .279 with three home runs and 16 RBIs. May 5 The Boxton Red Sox may have avoided a major problem as outfielder Roman Anthony is reportedly day-to-day with a wrist injury, per Chris Cotillo. Anthony injured his wrist, while hitting a foul ball on Monday, and exited the game. After Tuesday's report, he may not miss a long period of time. Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh returned to the lineup on Tuesday. Raleigh had missed three games with right side soreness, but the injury was minor, and the slugger is now active again. He's slashing .186/.272/.380 with seven home runs through 33 games. The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-handed pitcher Steven Matz on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation, per Ryan Bass. Over his first seven starts this season, Matz has a 4-1 record with a 3.86 ERA and 28 strikeouts. May 4 With the Philadelphia Phillies off to a rocky start, trade speculation has begun as the club looks for ways to rebound from a 14–20 record. One name that has surfaced as a potential target is Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal discussed the possibility during an appearance with Kevin Burkhardt on MLB on FOX on Monday afternoon, but he remains unsure whether a trade for Trout is realistic at this time. "I still don’t see it," Rosenthal said. "Keep in mind, Trout has never expressed any desire to move on from the Los Angeles Angels. He’s had opportunities to say, ‘hey, I’d like to get going somewhere else,’ but he hasn’t done that." That lack of urgency to leave has reinforced the Angels’ position as they continue to build around Trout, who has not shown any real interest in leaving the organization over the years. "He has a full no-trade clause, so he has control over his situation," Rosenthal said. "Also, his trade value right now is not necessarily what you might think it is, even though he’s off to a great start." Beyond the financial hurdles, there’s the simple reality that he seems genuinely content in Anaheim, regardless of the outside noise. "While it’s always fun to imagine going back to his roots," Rosenthal said. "I just don’t see it happening." Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony exited Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers with a wrist injury, per Ian Browne. In the top of the first inning, Anthony fouled off a pitch and stepped out of the batter's box grimacing. He ultimately left the game. Anthony's first full MLB season was off to a slow start as he was slashing .231/.357/.324 with one home run through 29 games. After opting out of his minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, veteran reliever Lou Trivino signed a major league contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday afternoon, per The Athletic. Travino, 34, is set to join his sixth team in the league after spending last season with the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers and Phillies. He put together 47.2 innings pitched out of the bullpen with a 3.97 ERA. Since returning in 2025 after missing two seasons due to Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, he has reestablished himself as a bullpen option across multiple teams. The Orioles signed him to a major league deal for additional bullpen depth. Baltimore has been hit hard by injuries, with several relievers, including Ryan Helsley, Yaramil Hiraldo, Keegan Akin, Andrew Kittredge and Félix Bautista, currently sidelined or dealing with health issues. By adding Trivino, the Orioles gained a durable arm to help mitigate the workload of a strained pitching staff. May 3 Ronald Acuña will be out for a little, but he and the Atlanta Braves are fortunate that he won't be sidelined for a longer period of time. Acuña was placed on the 10-day injured list after an MRI found he suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain. "All things considered, it could have been a lot worse," Walt Weiss told reporters on Sunday. Acuña left Saturday night's game against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning. He was attempting to run out a ground ball before he pulled up about halfway down the base path and grabbed at his hamstring. The five-time All-Star and 2023 National League MVP is batting .252 with two home runs, nine RBIs, 17 runs and a team-high seven steals. He had played in all 34 games after a torn ACL he suffered in May 2024 limited him to a combined 144 games over the past two seasons. The Braves activated right-hander Spencer Strider from the injured list prior to Sunday’s start. The 2023 All-Star was set to make his season debut after being sidelined with a strained oblique. The Braves optioned right-hander Hunter Stratton to Triple-A Gwinnett following Saturday’s game to make room for him. They also selected outfielder José Azócar’s contract from the minor league club on Sunday with Acuña going on the injured list. May 2 The New York Mets signed catcher Luis Torrens to a two-year, $11.5 million extension, according to The Athletic. Torrens, who's in his third season with the Mets, has driven in four runs over 13 appearances this season, owning a .200/.200/.267 slash line. Behind the plate, he has posted three defensive runs saved this season (11 appearances, eight of them being starts) and posted 11 defensive runs saved in 2025 (86 appearances, 72 of them being starts). May 1 Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff has gone on the injured list one day after a reduction in his velocity caused him to leave a game in the second inning. The Brewers announced Friday that the two-time All-Star was going on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. The Brewers recalled right-hander Easton McGee from Triple-A Nashville before beginning a three-game series with the Washington Nationals. None of the 21 pitches Woodruff threw exceeded 86.9 mph in the Brewers’ 13-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Woodruff’s average fastball velocity in that game was 85.4 mph, well below his season average of 92.5. Woodruff had a 1-0 count on Nolan Arenado in the second inning when Brewers coaches and athletic training staff went to check on him. Woodruff left the game at that point. "He doesn’t feel like he’s injured," Murphy said after Thursday’s game. "He said, ‘My arm’s dead. Nothing’s coming out.’ I think we just have to be really cautious here." This represents the latest injury-related setback for the 33-year-old right-hander, whose fastball averaged about 96 mph as recently as 2023. Woodruff had a lat strain that prevented him from pitching in the postseason during Milwaukee’s run to the NL Championship Series last year. That injury didn’t prevent him from starting this season on time. He underwent shoulder surgery after the 2023 season and didn’t pitch at all in 2024, but he returned midway through last season and went 7-2 with a 3.20 ERA in 12 starts. Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner left Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks because of neck tightness. Hoerner hit a leadoff double and scored on Michael Busch's two-run single in the first inning. Matt Shaw batted for Hoerner in the second and remained in the game at second base. The Cubs said Hoerner's neck tightness was on his left side. Hoerner has been one of the majors' best players so far this season. The two-time Gold Glove Award winner is batting .297 with four homers, 26 RBIs and seven steals in 32 games. Hoerner, who turns 29 on May 13, agreed to a $141 million, six-year contract in March. He was selected by the Cubs in the first round of the 2018 amateur draft. April 30 The Arizona Diamondbacks activated their Gold Glove catcher from the 10-day injured list. Moreno had been sidelined by a strained left oblique. He was in the starting lineup for the opener of a weekend series at the Chicago Cubs. "Having Gabby healthy and in this lineup means we’re a different team," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. "It’s the quality of at-bat, it's how he controls the running game defensively, how he runs the game behind the plate. So nothing against the other catchers, he’s just very dynamic, has a lot of tools." The 26-year-old Moreno is batting .275 with five RBIs in 13 games this season. He got hurt in an April 10 matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. The depleted New York Mets took another hit Thursday when center fielder Luis Robert Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list with lumbar spine disc herniation. Robert, 28, hasn’t played since the first game of Sunday’s doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies due to what the team said was lower back tightness. An MRI administered on Wednesday revealed the injury. The IL move was retroactive to April 27. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Robert had an epidural and was instructed to rest for seven to 10 days. He said team doctors were hopeful Robert could return shortly thereafter. "It’s just frustrating from both ends — for Luis, for us," Mendoza said before the series finale against the Washington Nationals. "But we’ve got to get him back right." The IL stint is the 10th since 2021 for Robert, who has previously been sidelined by right hip, right knee, left wrist and left hamstring issues as well as blurred vision. He has played more than 110 games just once — in 2023, when he finished 12th in the AL MVP voting after hitting 38 homers for the Chicago White Sox. The Mets acquired Robert from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Luisangel Acuna in January in hopes the former Gold Glove Award winner could help improve their up-the-middle defense. He was limited to back-field duty for most of spring training in an attempt to keep him healthy for the regular season. Robert had a homer and five RBIs in the first two games of the season but has just five hits in his last 38 at-bats dating back to April 13 to drop his season average to .224. Shortstop Francisco Lindor (left calf) and first baseman/designated hitter Jorge Polanco (left Achilles, right wrist) are also on the injured list for the Mets, who began Thursday with baseball’s worst record at 10-20. The Cincinnati Reds placed left-handed starter Brandon Williamson on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue after undergoing an MRI on Thursday morning. "Structurally it came back good," Reds manager Terry Francona said. "He will go on a shoulder program (for) range of motion, strength, all that stuff." Williamson, 28, was pulled after three innings in Wednesday's 13-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies after allowing four runs on four hits. He walked four and struck out four. He is 2-3 with a 6.11 ERA in six starts after missing all of last season following left elbow surgery in September 2024. Williamson made the club out of spring training when fellow left-hander Nick Lodolo landed on the IL with a blister on his left index finger. A setback for Williamson was not unexpected. "When he made the club, because he pitched so well in the spring, we were all concerned that, OK, it's going to be every five or six days, there's going to be some hiccups," Francona said. The Reds (19-11) are off to their best 30-game start since 2006 despite being without starters Hunter Greene and Lodolo, and with Andrew Abbott struggling with a 6.59 ERA in six starts. April 29 Garrett Crochet to injured list The Boston Red Sox put the star left-hander on the 15-day injured list because of left shoulder inflammation and recalled utilityman Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester. Last year’s AL Cy Young Award runner-up, when he went 18-5 with a 2.59 ERA, Crochet has a 6.30 ERA through six starts in 2026. Crochet (3-3) struck out seven over six shutout innings in Saturday’s 17-1 win at the Baltimore Orioles, looking every bit like the ace Boston traded for in December 2024 and signed to a $170 million, six-year contract in March 2025. The Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five coaches following Saturday’s game. Crochet’s win over the Orioles came two starts after the ugliest outing of his Red Sox career — an 11-run debacle over 1 2/3 innings at the Minnesota Twins on April 13. Crochet has been an All-Star in each of the past two seasons. New York Yankees call up blue-chip pitching prospect Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk was designated for assignment Wednesday by the Yankees, clearing a spot on their roster to activate right-hander Elmer Rodriguez for his major-league debut. Rodriguez, one of the Yankees’ top prospects, was set to start Wednesday, when AL-best New York looked to complete a three-game series sweep at the Texas Rangers. The 34-year-old Grichuk, who was with his seventh team over 13 big-league seasons, was hitting .194 with no homers and two RBIs in 16 games. He agreed to a minor-league contract with the Yankees in late February that included an invitation to spring training, and he broke camp with the team. Switch-hitting outfielder Jasson Dominguez was called up by the Yankees on Monday, when Giancarlo Stanton missed his third consecutive game with a strained right calf before being placed on the 10-day injured list. The 22-year-old Rodriguez, who pitched for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic last month, is taking Luis Gil's spot in the starting rotation after the right-hander was sent to Triple-A following a rough start in a 7-4 loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday. Kikuchi exits start against White Sox early Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi left Wednesday's game against the White Sox in Chicago after two innings with left shoulder tightness. The two-time All-Star left-hander was replaced by lefty Mitch Farris, who had been called up from Triple-A Salt Lake before the game after Joey Lucchesi was designated for assignment. Kikuchi allowed no runs on two hits and a walk with one strikeout before exiting. The 34-year-old from Japan, an All-Star last season with Los Angeles, entered Wednesday at 0-3 with a 6.21 ERA in 29 innings in six games, all starts. Kukuchi is in his eighth major league season and pitched for Seattle, Toronto and Houston before signing as a free agent with the Angels in November 2024. He has career mark of 48-61 with a 4.51 ERA. Los Angeles entered Wednesday having lost five straight and nine of 10. Angels recall Mitch Farris, DFA Lucchesi The Los Angeles Angels recalled left-hander Mitch Farris from Triple-A Salt Lake and designated lefty Joey Lucchesi for assignment on Wednesday before their game in Chicago against the White Sox. The 25-year-old Farris returns to the Angels for a second stint this season. He was 0-0 with a 2.08 ERA over 4 1/3 innings in three games earlier this month. Farris was 1-3 with a 6.66 ERA in five appearances, all starts, with Los Angeles in 2025. The Atlanta Braves traded him to the Angels in December 2024. Lucchesi, in his eighth major league season, was 0-1 with 13.50 ERA in 3 1/3 innings over five games with the Angels in 2026 after signing with them as a free agent on April. 9. He previously pitched for the Padres, Mets and Giants, and is 23-28 with a 4.15 ERA in 124 games, including 77 starts, for his career. The 6-foot-5, 32-year-old Lucchesi's best season was his second in the majors in 2019 with San Diego, when he was 10-10 with a 4.18 ERA while making 30 starts. April 28 Jackson Chourio to begin rehab assignment Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Jackson Chourio will begin a rehab assignment this week with the intention of returning to the big leagues by Monday, May 4, the team announced. The 22-year-old sustained a fracture in his left hand while representing Venezuela during the World Baseball Classic before the season. He played through pain at first, before being sidelined. After nearly a two-month recovery, he will make his 2026 season debut next week. Spencer Strider to return to Braves' rotation Atlanta Braves RHP Spencer Strider will officially make his 2026 season debut this weekend against the Colorado Rockies. Strider was placed on the 15-day injured list with an oblique injury prior to the season. After a month-long absence, he made three rehab starts, and now will return to the big-league squad. Despite injuries to Strider and fellow starting pitcher, Spencer Schwellenbach, the Braves have been one of the best teams in baseball to start the season. Ohtani to pitch without DH duties on Tuesday Night Shohei Ohtani is set to make his fifth start on the mound this season on Tuesday night against the Miami Marlins, but he is not expected to be in the lineup. It marks the second time this season that manager Dave Roberts has kept Ohtani out of the lineup while he pitches, and just the second time that this has occurred at all. He will also take the mound on five days’ rest, the first time this season he has worked on fewer than six days between starts. The decision is part of the Dodgers’ ongoing effort to manage his workload as both a pitcher and designated hitter early in the season. Without Ohtani in the lineup, the Dodgers will be without one of their most productive hitters. He is batting .278 with six home runs, 13 RBIs and a .898 OPS, providing steady middle-of-the-order production even in a down – for him – season so far. However, the Dodgers have bench options to fill in like catcher, DH and first baseman Dalton Rushing, who has hit seven home runs in 13 games in 2026. On the mound, Ohtani's has been shown dominance. The righty has a 0.38 ERA through his first four starts, going 2-0 while allowing just one earned run across 24 innings. Padres say Manny Machado’s leg injury exit was precautionary The San Diego Padres are off to a strong start this season, but they had a brief concern Monday night against the Chicago Cubs when third baseman Manny Machado exited the game with a leg injury. Machado grounded out to end the previous inning before being tended to by trainers in the dugout and eventually removed from the contest. Ty France shifted from first to third base, while Gavin Sheets entered the game at first. Manager Craig Stammen later told reporters after the game that Machado’s removal was for precautionary reasons. "He’s fine," Stammen said. "We took him out as a precaution. It looked like he was running down the line a little slow. Came out of the box awkwardly. He had a couple of slides to second that weren’t great on his lower half, so we’ll talk to him tomorrow and see how he’s feeling and evaluate him going forward." Machado has been a steady presence in the lineup this season, hitting .232 with four home runs and 16 RBIs. Even with the early exit, the Padres remain confident that his status is day-to-day as they continue their strong start. For now, the Padres will hope the scare amounts to nothing more than a short-term pause for one of their key bats in the lineup. April 27 Giancarlo Stanton to injured list The New York Yankees slugger will go on the injured list with a low-grade strain of his right calf. Stanton exited Friday's series opener at the Houston Astros after experiencing calf stiffness while running the bases and missed the following three games, including Monday's series-opening 4-2 win over the Texas Rangers. Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed the results of an MRI after the game. "It doesn’t look too serious, but enough to not want to wait a couple of more days," Boone said. Asked if Stanton could return as soon as he's eligible to come off the 10-day IL, Boone said that's possible, but he didn't want to put a timetable on it. The Yankees recalled outfielder Jasson Dominguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before Monday's game, and the switch-hitter went 1 for 4 with a strikeout as the designated hitter in his 2026 big-league debut. New York had an open spot on its 26-man roster after right-hander Luis Gil dropped to 1-2 with a 6.05 ERA in four starts and was optioned to Triple-A after Sunday's loss to the Astros. Stanton, a five-time All-Star, is hitting .256 this season with three home runs and 14 RBIs in 24 games this season. He has been plagued by injuries and hasn’t played a full season since 2018, his first with the Yankees. Stanton has been out of the lineup due to injuries to his elbows (2025), left hamstring (2020, 2023 and 2024), left quadriceps (2021), and right ankle and left Achilles (2022). Toronto puts Scherzer on IL with forearm, ankle injuries Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer was put on the 15-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday because of right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation. A 41-year-old right-hander, Scherzer is 1-3 with a 9.64 ERA in five starts. Toronto made the IL move retroactive to Saturday and recalled right-hander Chase Lee from Triple-A Buffalo. Scherzer, who started Game 7 of last year's World Series, remained with the Blue Jays by agreeing to a $3 million, one-year contract that allows him to earn $10 million in performance bonuses for innings starting with 65. He allowed seven runs and six hits, including three home runs, in 2 1/3 innings during an 8-6 loss to Cleveland on Friday. It was the third time this season Scherzer failed to complete three innings. He left an April 6 start against the Los Angeles Dodgers because of forearm pain, then allowed eight runs and five hits in 2 1/3 innings in an April 12 defeat to Minnesota. An eight-time All-Star, Scherzer went 5-5 with a 5.19 ERA in 17 starts and 85 innings for the Blue Jays last season. He made three starts in the postseason, beating Seattle 8-2 in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series and making two starts in the World Series against the Dodgers. Scherzer won titles with Washington in 2019 and Texas in 2023. He ranks 11th on the strikeouts list with 3,499, 10 behind Hall of Famer Walter Johnson. Braves shuffle rotation in anticipation of Strider's return Right-hander Reynaldo López, who opened the season as Atlanta's No. 2 starter, is moving to the bullpen as Braves manager Walt Weiss shuffles his rotation for a series against Detroit. More changes could be coming, with right-hander Spencer Strider possibly making his season debut in this weekend's series at Colorado after opening the season on the injured list because of a strained oblique. Left-hander Martin Perez (1-1, 2.70 ERA) is scheduled to start Tuesday night's series opener against Detroit. Rookie JR Ritchie, who won in his major league debut on Thursday at Washington, is scheduled to start Wednesday. Right-hander Bryce Elder (3-1, 1.95) is set for Thursday's start. Weiss said he expects López (1-1, 3.74) to return to the rotation after he works out some mechanical flaws in his delivery. Weiss said López is a reliever "for now." "We see him as a starter," the skipper said. 'He’s working through some things, delivery-wise, that type of thing, and he’s getting right there. And when he’s right, he’s one of our best starters. He was our No. 2 coming out of camp, even with some of the issues at the end of spring training. "So we see him as a starter long term, but right now, trying to iron some things out. He’s going to help us out of the 'pen in the short term." Right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach, who was expected to be one of the team's top starters, and Hurston Waldrep, who was a candidate for the rotation, could return in June following elbow surgeries. April 25 Nathan Lukes lands on IL The Toronto Blue Jays put the outfielder on the 10-day injured list Saturday because of a strained left hamstring and selected outfielder Yohendrick Piñango from Triple-A Buffalo. Lukes exited Friday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians in the bottom of the first inning. He led off with a double but walked off following a brief discussion with the trainer and manager John Schneider. Lukes’ double was his 11th hit in 21 at-bats. He previously had been struggling with dizziness and vision problems caused by vertigo. Lukes started the season 2-for-31 and was hitless in 23 at-bats in April before his recent surge. Lukes becomes the 12th player on Toronto’s injured list, a group that also includes designated hitter George Springer (fractured left big toe), outfielder Addison Barger (sprained left ankle), catcher Alejandro Kirk (fractured left thumb) and outfielder Anthony Santander (left shoulder). Piñango hit .288 with three homers and 13 RBIs in 22 games at Buffalo this season. He has yet to play in the majors. To make room for Piñango on the 40-man roster, Toronto moved right-hander Yimi Garcia (elbow) to the 60-day injured list. April 24 Jeff Hoffman out of closer role The Toronto Blue Jays are moving Hoffman out of the closer’s role, general manager Ross Atkins said before Friday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. "In the short term, we are going to share that responsibility," Atkins said. Hoffman is 1-2 with three saves in six chances and a 7.59 ERA in 12 games this season, his second with Toronto. The right-hander came on for the save in the ninth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. He struck out Zach Neto to begin the inning, but the next four batters reached safely, with two of them hit by pitches. Louis Varland replaced Hoffman and got Nolan Schanuel to ground into a game-ending double play. Varland and sidearming right-hander Tyler Rogers are among the candidates to close games for the Blue Jays. Hoffman signed a $33 million, three-year contract with Toronto in January 2025. He was a first-time All-Star with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2024. April 23 Mets receive negative news on Francisco Lindor Hours after shortstop Francisco Lindor was placed on the 10-day injured list with a calf strain, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza offered another update, saying Lindor will be out "quite a bit." His stint on the injured list will likely last longer than the 10-day minimum. It puts a damper on an exciting Wednesday night for New York, who had got Juan Soto back from injury and broke its 12-game losing streak. The Mets called up Ronny Muricio to increase their depth in the middle of the infield. Phillies release RHP Walker in last year of deal The slumping Philadelphia Phillies released veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker before Thursday’s game against the Chicago Cubs and recalled righty Nolan Hoffman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Walker, in his 14th major league season, exited the Phillies clubhouse a couple of hours before Thursday’s contest. He's in the final year of a four-year, $72 million contract. The 33-year-old Walker was an All-Star with the New York Mets in 2021 and peaked with a 15-6 record and 4.38 ERA with Philadelphia in 2023. But he’s slid ever since, starting 2026 at 1-4 with a 9.13 ERA in five games, and has a combined 9-19 record with a 5.67 ERA over the past three seasons. Walker gave up five runs (four earned) on eight hits in four innings in starting and taking the loss at Wrigley Field on Wednesday. With ace Zack Wheeler set to return on Saturday, Walker was bumped out of the Phillies rotation. Dave Dombrowski, the Phillies’ president of baseball operations, said the team tried to trade Walker’s contract "various times," but found no takers. "We know and he knows that he gave every effort that he possibly could to try to get people out and it just wasn’t working," Dombrowski added. "Maybe a change of scenery will help him.' "He's one of the best teammates and one of the best people I've been around,' manager Rob Thomson said. "This guy's a pro, performance aside. April 22 Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson safe for now Dave Dombrowski says he’s looking at "everything that’s taking place" with Philadelphia’s poor start to the season, and he has no immediate concerns about Rob Thomson being the manager to get the Phillies back to the World Series. Speaking to reporters ahead of a 7-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night — Philadelphia’s seventh loss in a row — the Phillies’ president of baseball operations stood behind Thomson’s work and said he’s been a good manager since replacing Joe Girardi in 2022. "Generally, I’ve said about 40 games of the season is when you start to say, ‘OK, where are we shaping up? Guys have had enough time,’" Dombrowski said. "But there’s no magic in that number. Sometimes it’s a little bit more, sometimes it’s a little bit less. They’re not happy with their performances. "I’m responsible for putting the club on the field, so I’m not happy with the way it’s going." The Phillies were 8-15 entering Wednesday night’s game against the Cubs, the second-worst record in the National League behind the New York Mets. Philadelphia has lost eight of its last 10 games. "We just haven’t played very well," Dombrowski said, adding that some individual players have played fine, but "as a group, I don’t think any part of our team has excelled." Lucas Giolito signs The 31-year-old starting pitcher has signed a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres, the team announced. Giolito's contract includes a mutual option for 2027. Giolito, a 2019 All-Star, spent the 2025 season with the Boston Red Sox, posting a 3.41 ERA, a 1.29 WHIP, 2.1 wins above replacement and a 118 ERA+ over 26 regular-season starts. The Padres, who are tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in MLB at 16-7, are 11th in MLB with a 3.53 ERA starting rotation ERA. Giolito has also played parts of nine seasons in the majors for Washington, the Chicago White Sox, the Los Angeles Angels and Cleveland, going 71-66, with a 4.30 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. He has been durable and dependable for most of his career while earning an All-Star selection in 2019 and throwing a no-hitter in 2020. Despite missing a season because of injury, he ranks in the top five among AL pitchers from 2018-25 in innings pitched (1,092), strikeouts (1,153), wins (68) and complete games (5). But Giolito remained on the free agent market nearly one month into the regular season before landing with the Padres, who are pitching superbly this season despite major upheaval and injury problems in their rotation. Opening day starter Nick Pivetta went on the injured list last week with a right elbow flexor strain that could keep him out for months, while Joe Musgrove has yet to make his season debut after a slower-than-expected return from Tommy John surgery. Yu Darvish already is out for the season with an elbow injury, and Dylan Cease left last fall for a $210 million free-agent deal with Toronto. Giolito will slot immediately into a rotation that currently includes Michael King, Randy Vasquez, German Marquez and former Dodgers star Walker Buehler. April 21 Adley Rutschman activated The Baltimore Orioles reinstated their star catcher from the injured list before their Tuesday night road game against the Kansas City Royals. Rutschman hasn't played since April 10 because of left ankle inflammation. He hit .294 with six doubles in his first 10 games of the season. The Orioles designated catcher Sam Huff for assignment. Rutschman, a two-time All-Star, is coming off his worst season at the plate. He hit .220 with nine home runs and 29 RBIs last year and played only 90 games. Red Sox place Gray on IL The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Sonny Gray on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain and recalled lefty Tyler Samaniego from Triple-A Worcester to replace him on the roster. Gray lasted just 2 2/3 innings against the Detroit Tigers on Monday, giving up one run on three hits before experiencing discomfort in his right leg. He said after the game he had similar problems in 2022 and '24. "I kind of knew what it was," he said. "It just happens every now and then. It’s just something that I’m always having to monitor since the first time it happened." Gray, 36, is 2-1 with a 4.30 ERA in five starts this season. He is 127-103 with a 3.59 ERA in a 14-year career with six teams. Samaniego, 27, made his major league debut on April 8 against the Milwaukee Brewers and appeared in three games for the Red Sox, throwing 3 2/3 hitless, scoreless innings. He is 10-8 with a 3.89 ERA over six minor league seasons. April 20 Dodgers' Díaz set to undergo right elbow surgery, three-month absence expected The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a strong start to the season at 15-6, but they are set to lose one of their biggest offseason additions. All-Star reliever Edwin Díaz will undergo right elbow surgery that is expected to sideline him for around three months, according to ESPN. The procedure will be to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. After signing a three-year, $69 million deal this offseason, Díaz seemingly struggled to find his footing in just six innings out of the bullpen this season. He recorded just four saves and 10 strikeouts while posting a 10.50 ERA prior to the injury. April 16 Gerrit Cole beginning rehab assignment The New York Yankees' superstar right-hander, who won the 2023 American League Cy Young Award, will make a rehab start for the team's Double-A affiliate on Apr. 17, manager Aaron Boone announced on Apr. 15. Cole, who's recovering from Tommy John surgery, hasn't pitched in an MLB game — excluding spring training — since the 2024 World Series due to the aforementioned elbow injury. New York's starting rotation entered Apr. 16 fourth in MLB in ERA (3.12) and WHIP (1.04), tied for fifth in strikeouts (105) and tied for seventh in opponent batting average (.214). The Yankees, who are in second place in the AL East at 10-8, are also without left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow and hamstring) and right-hander Clarke Schmidt (elbow). Cole, a six-time All-Star, will turn 36 in September. April 15 Kevin McGonigle inks huge deal The Tigers announced Wednesday they have agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with rookie infield McGonigle. The 21-year-old made the Tigers' Opening Day roster and is ranked the No. 2 prospect in the sport by MLB Pipeline. The deal begins next season and carries through 2034, covering his final five seasons of club control and his first three years that he would have been eligible for free agency. The $150 million is guaranteed and the deal includes contract escalators for the final three seasons that could raise the value to a maximum of $160 million. McGonigle will earn guaranteed salaries of $1 million in 2027, $7 million in 2028, $16 million in 2029, $21 million in 2030, $22 million in 2031 and $23 million in the 2032, 2033 and 2034 seasons. The contract escalators could increase his 2032 maximum base salary to $25 million, his 2033 maximum to $26 million and his 2034 maximum to $28 million. The deal includes a $14 million signing bonus and a $5 million bonus each time the contract is assigned to another major league team. Through 17 games, McGonigle has totaled one home run and eight RBIs, while boasting a .311/.417/.492 slash line. He has made nine starts at third base and seven at shortstop. Last season (2025), across three levels of minor-league ball (A, A+ and Double-A), McGonigle totaled 19 home runs and 80 RBIs across 88 games, while recording a combined .305/.408/.583 slash line. McGonigle never appeared in Triple-A ball. April 14 Giolito drawing interest from Cubs, Padres Former All-Star starting pitcher Lucas Giolito remains a free agent midway through April, but multiple teams – like the Cubs, Padres and others – are eyeing him as an addition to their staff, per The Athletic. The Cubs have two rotation members on the IL already, in Matthew Boyd and Cade Horton, and while Boyd should return from his strained biceps soon, Horton's season might be over thanks to potential elbow surgery. The Padres, meanwhile, removed Nick Pivetta from Sunday's start against the Rockies with right elbow stiffness, which will likely result in, at least, a stint on the IL. Giolito missed the 2024 season recovering from a partial Tommy John surgery with an internal brace procedure, but returned in 2025 to produce a 3.41 ERA across 26 starts with the Red Sox. The veteran right-hander struggled early, but as he shook off the rust posted a 2.51 over his last 19 starts and 111.1 innings, with 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings. He rejected a $19 million option for 2026 with Boston, making him a free agent, but has been unable to secure a deal since. White Sox prospect Schultz to debut Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz is scheduled to make his major league debut in a start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night following his recall from Triple-A Charlotte. Schultz, a 6-foot-10, 22-year-old left-hander, was 3-0 with a 1.29 ERA in three games and 14 innings in with Charlotte. He permitted only six baserunners while striking out 19 of 47 batters. Schultz is rated by Baseball America as the No. 1 prospect in the White Sox organization and No. 21 overall. The White Sox selected Schultz in the first round, 26th overall, in the 2022 MLB Draft. The Chicago-area native is a graduate of Oswego (Illinois) East High School, about 40 miles west of Rate Field. At 22 years and 252 days old, Schultz will be the youngest starting pitcher to debut with the White Sox since Michael Kopech (22 years, 113 days) on Aug. 21, 2018, against Minnesota. The White Sox also brought back outfielder Everson Pereira from a rehab assignment at Charlotte on Tuesday and reinstated him from the 10-day injured list. Chicago placed right-hander Jonathan Cannon on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 13) with right hip inflammation. Pereira, 24, went on the injured list on April 5 (retroactive to April 3) with a left ankle sprain. He's batting .250 with a home run, RBI and three runs scored in five games. Pereira was acquired from Tampa Bay on Nov. 18, 2025. Christian Yelich to IL The Milwaukee Brewers have reportedly placed Yelich on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain. Yelich was removed from Milwaukee's Sunday afternoon matchup against the Washington Nationals due to the aforementioned injury. Through 15 games this season, Yelich has totaled one home run, 10 RBIs and three stolen bases, while owning a .314/.375/.451 slash line as Milwaukee's primary designated hitter. Last season, the three-time Silver Slugger totaled 29 home runs and 103 RBIs. April 13 Astros place Pena, Imai on IL The Astros placed All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain and rookie right-hander Tatsuya Imai on the 15-day IL with right arm fatigue Monday. The pair of moves were the latest blows to last-place Houston’s roster, which has endured an abundance of injuries early in the season. "We’ll get through this," manager Joe Espada said. "But, I’m doing well. I just don’t like when our players are injured. They work really hard in the offseason to come back in shape, and expectations are for us to go out there and perform and get back to the postseason, and this makes it tough to have our guys getting banged up. But, we’ll fight through this." Espada said he hopes it’s not a long IL stint for Peña, and that Imai will undergo more testing after returning to Houston. In corresponding moves, the Astros recalled right-hander J.P. France, left-hander Colton Gordon and infielder Shay Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land. Right-hander Jayden Murray was optioned to Sugar Land after pitching two innings and allowing two earned runs in Sunday’s game. Yankees return Winquest to Cardinals Cade Winquest’s New York Yankees career ended without him throwing a pitch that counted. New York returned the 25-year-old right-hander to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, three days after he was designated for assignment. Winquest was selected from St. Louis during the Rule 5 draft at December’s winter meetings and became the Yankees’ first Rule 5 player to make the opening day roster since infielder Josh Phelps in 2007. He didn't get into any regular-season games. St. Louis paid $50,000 for Winquest after the Yankees paid $100,000 to select him at the draft. He went 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA over nine spring training appearances. An eighth-round pick by the Cardinals in the 2022 amateur draft out of the University of Texas at Arlington, he was in the St. Louis farm system from 2023-25. April 12 Blue Jays OF George Springer heads to IL The Toronto Blue Jays will be without outfielder George Springer for an extended period of time after he suffered a big toe fracture. He sustained the injury on Saturday afternoon in the third inning of a 7-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Manager John Schneider said after the game that Springer underwent X-rays at the stadium and is also scheduled for a CT scan. Springer will head to the 10-day injured list. "It will look a little bit different if George is not in there, obviously," Schneider told reporters after the game. "We’ll kind of figure it out day by day if he’s not there." The injury adds to an already difficult stretch for Toronto on the health front. The team is dealing with multiple starters missing time, including outfielder Anthony Santander, infielder Addison Barger and catcher Alejandro Kirk. Springer has also struggled at the plate early this season. He’s putting together a .185 batting average with two home runs and six RBIs across 14 games and 54 plate appearances. With one of the team’s most experienced players sidelined, Toronto will need to adjust its lineup as it looks to find more consistency early in the season. White Sox call up one of their top prospects The Chicago White Sox have spent the past few seasons retooling their farm system and now one of the organization's top young arms is finally getting the call to the big leagues. Left-hander Noah Schultz is expected to be promoted to the majors. He is the No. 2 prospect in the organization and No. 46 overall in baseball, according to MLB.com and is set to make his debut Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays. Schultz was a first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft out of Oswego East High School and has moved quickly through the system, looking sharp to open the season. At Triple-A, he’s posted a 1.29 ERA with 19 strikeouts across 14 innings. Schultz works from a low arm slot that creates a tough angle for hitters, and it all ties into a slider that has become his best weapon. The pitch sits in the low 80s and sweeps across the zone, playing well against both righties and lefties. His fastball has also shown upper-90s velocity at times. Manager Will Venables is expected to ease him into the rotation, likely as the White Sox's fifth starter, but the long-term upside is what stands out. Schultz will be in a group that includes Sean Burke, Anthony Kay, Davis Martin, and Erik Fedde. "I’m very excited about Noah," Venables told the Chicago Sun-Times. "He’s about as nice a guy and polite a guy as can be, but he does have an edge when he goes out there and pitches, which you love to see." Since being drafted, Schultz has logged a 2.94 ERA with 248 strikeouts over 202.1 innings in the minors. He has been able to steadily climb each level along the way and establish himself as one of the most intriguing young arms in the minors. April 11 Mets activate Craig Kimbrel The Mets have called up the reliever and nine-time All-Star, per the New York Post. The Mets signed the 37-year-old to a minor-league deal in January. He made six appearances for the Mets in spring training, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and five strikeouts over 6.0 innings pitched. Last season, Kimbrel made 14 combined appearances (13 with the Astros and one with the Braves), recording a 2.25 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 17 strikeouts over 12 innings pitched. Kimbrel is fifth in MLB history with 440 career saves. April 10 Seiya Suzuki making season debut The Cubs' outfielder/designated hitter is making his 2026 debut on April 10, as the team announced it has reinstated Suzuki and designated outfielder Dylan Carlson for assignment. Suzuki, who will start in right field and bat fifth in the Cubs' Friday afternoon matchup against the Pirates, hadn't yet played this season due to a knee sprain that he suffered while playing for Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Last season, Suzuki totaled a career-high 32 home runs and 103 RBIs, while posting a .245/.326/.478 slash line. April 9 Tigers' Parker Meadows hospitalized after unfortunate collision Tigers center fielder Meadows was hospitalized overnight after a head-to-head collision with outfielder Riley Greene. A pop fly was hit up in the air, with Greene making the catch and Meadows landing on his back, blood appearing on his face. Medical personnel then helped him stand, carting him off to be treated. Meadows had started 11 of 13 games for the Tigers, batting .250 and having two extra-base hits. He made his major league debut two years ago, also suffering an a nerve injury, causing him to miss his first two months. Angels lose reliever Robert Stephenson for 2026 Angels right-hander Stephenson will miss the 2026 season after having ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery on his right elbow. It is the continuation of injury woes for Stephenson, who was expected to be one of the team’s top relievers after signing a three-year, $33 million deal in January 2024. He missed the 2024 season after undergoing an ulnar collateral ligament repair with an internal brace in May 2024. Stephenson was limited to 12 games in 2025 after he was diagnosed with a stretched biceps nerve. The 33-yard-old had a setback in spring training after attempting to pitch through thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms he experienced in the offseason. Stephenson, who made his MLB debut with Cincinnati in 2016, has a 4.69 ERA in nine seasons. "This guy wants to pitch, this guy wants to be good," Angels manager Kurt Suzuki told MLB.com. "Up until he had that setback in spring training, he was in a good spot mentally. He was excited, he was happy to be back on the mound. So this is heartbreaking." April 8 Orioles' Zach Eflin undergoes Tommy John surgery Orioles right-hander Eflin has undergone season-ending Tommy John surgery after leaving a start last month. The surgery was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas, the Orioles said. Eflin has been out since leaving with elbow discomfort in the fourth inning of a start against the Rangers on March 31. The start was his first since last July after dealing with back and lat injuries last season. Eflin, 32, finished 6-5 with a 5.93 ERA in 14 starts last season and re-signed with the team for $10 million in the offseason. He is 68-67 with a 4.28 ERA in 201 career starts over nine big league seasons with Baltimore, Tampa Bay and Philadelphia. Konnor Griffin signs record deal with Pirates The Pirates signed Griffin, who just recently made his MLB debut, to a nine-year deal, the club announced. The total value of the deal is $140 million, and is the largest contract in team history. Griffin, whom Pittsburgh selected with the No. 9 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, is the No. 1 prospect in MLB, per MLB Pipeline. The 19-year-old shortstop has appeared in five games for the Pirates, driving in three runs and boasting a .176/.300/.235 slash line in the early going. "This week has been amazing, debut week, and then sitting here signing a contract, it’s been amazing," Griffin said. "It’s one of the best weeks of my life. ... But it’ll be even better if we can get a win today." Pirates owner Bob Nutting said the nine-year contract reflects the team's commitment in winning this season and in the future. "This is an important step for 2026 as we look at it right now, but obviously, this is a long-term commitment," Nutting said. "It’s a long-term statement of where we’re headed as an organization, where we are headed with this team. ... This obviously is an unusual and dramatic step for the Pittsburgh Pirates. So I’m excited, I hope our fans are excited, I hope the city is excited, I know the organization is excited." When asked why it was important to sign for nine years, Griffin said he sees the Pirates as a winning organization. "I’m pumped to be a Pirate and be a part of this wonderful clubhouse," Griffin said, looking at his teammates at the back of the room. "A lot of great talent back there and coaches and staff. Thank you all for being here to support me. Y’all made this transition to the big leagues super easy. And I’m just pumped to go compete. The goal is to win. The goal is to win a World Series. And I think we've got a great clubhouse to go do that. I’m pumped to be part of it." The Pirates selected Griffin with the ninth overall pick in the 2024 amateur draft. He sprinted through the team's farm system, hitting .333 with 21 home runs, 94 RBIs and 65 stolen bases. He was one of the final cuts during spring training last month, and his stay at Triple-A Indianapolis was brief. White Sox option Opening Day starter Shane Smith The White Sox optioned Opening Day starter Smith to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday after three shaky outings to begin the season. An All-Star as a rookie last year, Smith has been struggling with his fastball command. The 26-year-old right-hander is 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA. He has allowed 10 earned runs in 8 1/3 innings while walking nine and striking out 11. Smith threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings in Tuesday's start against Baltimore, but needed 99 pitches to do it. He walked five and hit a batter, and the White Sox went on to lose 4-2 after the Orioles scored three in the eighth. "He’s a total pro," manager Will Venable said. "He takes accountability and understands the spot that he’s putting the team in. And really it’s about getting him to be the best version of himself. This guy is a very good pitcher. He’s an important part of this organization and an important part of our success." The White Sox don’t expect it to be a long stay in the minors. But Venable wasn’t putting a timeline on his return. "You know we have a very clear idea of what we need to do," Venable said. "We just weren’t able to get those results to stick here. So he’s going to continue to make his adjustments." The White Sox also selected left-hander Tyler Schweitzer's contract from Charlotte and transferred infielder and outfielder Brooks Baldwin (right elbow surgery) to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias expected to miss 4-8 weeks Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias is expected to miss four to eight weeks with a moderate left hamstring strain that occurred during Monday night's game against Kansas City. The 26-year-old was hurt while running out a double in the fifth inning and left the game. He was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after undergoing medical tests, the results of which were announced Wednesday. "He’s in some pain," Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said before the three-game series finale against the Royals. Arias, who is batting .200 with two homers and four RBIs in 10 games, will be re-examined weekly throughout his rehabilitation. This is his third full season as a starter for Cleveland. The Guardians recalled second baseman Juan Brito from Triple-A Columbus to take his place in the lineup, while moving Brayan Rocchio from second to shortstop. They started the final two contests against Kansas City. April 7 Cubs' Cade Horton out for remainder of season Cubs pitcher Horton is done for the 2026 season after an MRI indicated significant UCL damage in his right elbow, per Chicago manager Craig Counsell. This is the 24-year-old's second elbow reconstruction surgery, getting Tommy John surgery in 2021 during his time at Oklahoma. Last season, Horton pitched 23 games with the Cubs, starting 22 of them. He had a standout season, logging a 2.67 ERA, 97 strikeouts and an 11-4 record. Diamondbacks put Carlos Santana on IL Diamondbacks first baseman Santana, the oldest active position player in the majors, was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right adductor strain. The designation is retroactive to Monday for Santana, who was injured during his lone plate appearance Sunday. The 39-year-old singled against the Braves before being lifted for a pinch-runner in the Diamondbacks’ 6-5, 10-inning win. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he didn’t know the severity of the strain but expected Santana to be sidelined beyond the 10-day minimum. Orioles trade for reliever Nick Raquet The O's acquired left-hander Raquet in a trade with the Cardinals. The addition of Raquet puts another lefty in the bullpen for first-year manager Craig Albernaz. The 30-year-old Raquet was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Sunday. The O's also transferred right-hander Zach Eflin to the 60-day injured list. Right-hander Brandon Young was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Eflin, 32, is sidelined with right elbow discomfort. Baltimore sent minor-league second baseman Brayden Smith to St. Louis for Raquet, a third-round pick in the 2017 amateur draft. Raquet made his major-league debut last year, tossing two scoreless innings for the Cardinals in September. He was 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in two relief appearances for Triple-A Peoria this season, last pitching on Wednesday. White Sox place OF Austin Hays on IL Chicago placed Hays on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain. Hays got hurt during Monday night's 2-1 loss to the Orioles. The 30-year-old Hays signed a $6 million, one-year contract with the White Sox in free agency. He is batting .219 with a homer and six RBIs in nine games this season. The White Sox also brought up outfielder Dustin Harris from Triple-A Charlotte. Right-hander Mike Vasil, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, was transferred to the 60-day injured list. The 26-year-old Harris signed a minor league deal with the team in December. He is batting .217 (10 for 46) with two homers and five RBIs in 21 career MLB games — all with Texas. April 6 Mets place Juan Soto on IL, recall Ronny Mauricio The Mets have placed left fielder Soto on the injured list and recalled Mauricio to take his place, per USA Today. He's expected to miss at least two weeks. The move is retroactive to April 4, when Soto was diagnosed with a right calf strain after undergoing an MRI. The 27-year-old slugger is hitting .355/.412/.516 with a home run and 11 hits to begin the season. Mauricio, a utility infielder, played in 61 games for the Mets in 2025, batting .226/.293/.369. April 5 Astros lose ace Hunter Brown to IL Houston has placed RHP Brown on the 15-day injured list — for the first time in his career — with a right shoulder strain, the team announced. Brown threw six innings vs. the Red Sox on Tuesday. He allowed one run, one hit and struck out eight batters in what was his first start since throwing 4 2/3 innings on Opening Day vs. the Angels. April 4 Mookie Betts leaves Dodgers game early Betts exited the Dodgers' game vs. the Nationals in the bottom of the first inning with lower back pain, the team shared. In his only plate appearance before exiting, Betts drew a walk before scoring from first base on Freddie Freeman's two-run double in the top of the first. Shortstop Miguel Rojas replaced Betts in the bottom of the first. Tigers' Justin Verlander lands on IL The Tigers announced that they placed the veteran starting pitcher on the 15-day injured list due to left hip inflammation. In the one start he has made this season, Verlander, who's in his second stint with the Tigers (he pitched in Detroit from 2005-17), surrendered five runs and eight baserunners (six hits and two walks) across 3 2/3 innings. Right-hander Keider Montero was recalled from Triple A to take Verlander's roster spot. April 3 Brewers sign prospect Cooper Pratt to eight-year, $50M deal Milwaukee finalized an eight-year, $50.75 million contract with Pratt, adding the prized 21-year-old shortstop prospect to the 40-man roster and optioning him to Triple-A Nashville. The deal with Pratt includes club options that could keep him with the Brewers through the 2035 season. Pratt is among the top prospects in a Brewers farm system that ranks among the best in MLB. He was rated by MLB Pipeline as the No. 60 overall prospect. Yankees' Carlos Rodón hopeful injury is minor Yankees left-hander Rodón thinks his tight right hamstring is only a minor setback in his return from elbow surgery last October. Rodón felt the tightness after throwing 50 pitches of batting practice Sunday at the team's complex in Tampa, Florida. Rodón got hurt while running and New York called off a planned minor league injury rehabilitation outing at Double-A Somerset. Rodón is recovering from surgery on Oct. 15 to remove loose bodies in his left elbow and shave a bone spur. Johan Oviedo added to injured list The Red Sox have placed the right-hander on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow strain, the team announced. In the one appearance that Oviedo has made this season, he surrendered two home runs, four earned runs and six hits over 3 2/3 innings pitched. Boston acquired Oviedo from the Pirates in the offseason. April 1 Nick Lodolo making rehab start for Reds Lodolo is expected to throw 60 to 65 pitches during a rehab assignment on April 2. The left-hander, who's on the injured list due to a blister on his left index finger, will make his rehab start for Single-A Daytona against Jupiter in a Florida State League game. If Lodolo has a successful outing, he could join the Reds' rotation during next week's series at Miami. Lodolo was 9-8 with a 3.33 ERA and 156 strikeouts last season. Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez scratched Narváez was scratched from Boston’s finale with the Astros on April 1 for an undisclosed reason. Narváez was removed from the lineup about 2.5 hours before first pitch and replaced behind the plate by Connor Wong. The 27-year-old Narváez is hitting .444 in three games this season. He is in his second season in Boston after beginning his career with the Yankees. The Associated Press contributed to this report.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Manchester City To Honor Departing Pep Guardiola With A Statue And Named Stand]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Manchester City have confirmed the expanded North Stand at the Etihad Stadium will be renamed the 'The Pep Guardiola Stand'.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:09:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Manchester City have confirmed the expanded North Stand at the Etihad Stadium will be renamed the 'The Pep Guardiola Stand'. The club will also commission a statue for the departing manager following his historic spell in Manchester. Guardiola Honored With Etihad Stadium Tribute The announcement comes as a tribute to the Catalan’s decade of dominance in English football, during which he transformed the club into a global powerhouse and secured a trophy haul that has redefined the Premier League era. The stand will officially open for the first time during Guardiola’s final game in charge against Aston Villa on Sunday. The redevelopment project, which began in late 2023, has added more than 7,000 seats and increased the stadium’s capacity to over 61,000. City also confirmed plans to commission a statue of Guardiola outside the newly-named stand. The Catalan will join club legends Vincent Kompany, David Silva and Sergio Agüero in being permanently recognized around the Etihad campus. Guardiola And City Hierarchy Pay Tribute Speaking during his press conference, Guardiola admitted he was touched by the gesture from the club as he prepares to leave Manchester after a hugely successful decade in charge. "Khaldoon [Al Mubarak] called me this morning to say that the club took that decision," Guardiola said. "I have no words. I like the feeling that my vibe or my energy will be there forever. So I like that feeling." Club owner Sheikh Mansour also praised Guardiola’s influence on and off the pitch, insisting his legacy stretches beyond the trophies won during his tenure. "I said a long time ago that Manchester City should have the very best people at its disposal, both on and off the field. For ten years Pep has been the personification of that ambition," Mansour explained on the club's official website. "He has made an indelible imprint on the DNA of the Club. One that is borne more from how he won than from the many trophies he lifted. He has the unending gratitude of myself and the entire City family, a family of which he will always be part." Pep’s Legacy Secured At Man City The decision underlines Guardiola’s impact on City and English football during one of the most successful periods in the club’s history. The renamed stand and statue are designed to ensure his influence remains part of the club’s identity long after his departure. Al Mubarak described the tribute as recognition of Guardiola’s lasting contribution to both the club and the city itself. "The Pep Guardiola Stand, and the statue that will sit outside it, rightly ensure that Pep’s legacy will remain forever woven into the fabric of this football club, the city of Manchester and English football," he said. "The unique relationship that he has with our fans has been earned through the honesty and passion of his ten seasons fighting to bring them success. The Pep Guardiola Stand is a fitting and permanent reminder of that relationship, the most successful period in our club’s history, and the unique football genius at its heart." Emotional Farewell Awaits Guardiola Sunday’s clash with Aston Villa will mark Guardiola’s final match in charge and is expected to be an emotional occasion at the Etihad Stadium. The opening of the renamed stand will allow supporters to celebrate the manager’s achievements one final time. City’s focus will also shift towards a new era after Guardiola’s departure, with the club aiming to build on the foundations created during his decade-long reign. 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports app. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in prime time across FOX (21) and FS1 (19). The opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa (3 p.m. ET) will stream for free on Tubi, as well as the USA's opening match against Paraguay on June 12 (9 p.m. ET).]]>
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					<![CDATA[Joel Klatt: Momentum Builds For 24-Team CFP As SEC Faces Defining Week]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/joel-klatt-momentum-builds-24-team-cfp-sec-faces-defining-week</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Will we get a 24-team College Football Playoff? Here is what Joel Klatt is hearing.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:25:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[After months of speculation surrounding a 24-team College Football Playoff model, all eyes now shift to next week’s SEC spring meetings, where one of college football’s most powerful conferences could ultimately determine the future of the sport’s postseason. FOX Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt spent this week at the Big Ten spring meetings in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, where CFP expansion dominated conversations among coaches, athletic directors and conference leaders. According to Klatt, the takeaway from those meetings was clear: support for a 24-team playoff is much stronger than many initially believed. While the Big Ten has discussed expansion possibilities for months now, commissioner Tony Petitti publicly offered his strongest support yet this week for a 24-team CFP format. The latest proposed model would eliminate automatic qualifiers in favor of a selection-based format featuring the 23 highest-ranked teams and one Group of 6 representative. That framework has recently gained traction across the ACC and the Big 12, both of which have shown support for the proposal. But despite growing momentum, the spotlight now turns to the SEC, which will hold its annual spring meetings in Destin, Florida. According to Klatt, those meetings could become one of the most pivotal moments yet in the CFP expansion debate. "I had multiple coaches tell me that 90% of the coaches in the SEC and 100% of the athletic directors in the SEC favor a 24-team model for CFP expansion," Klatt said in a clip released from an upcoming episode of "The Joel Klatt Show." That runs counter to the belief that the SEC was firmly opposed to a 24-team model. In fact, Klatt said there is a growing sense within Big Ten circles that next week’s SEC meetings could feature significant disagreement. "That makes this next week in Destin so interesting because there is a sentiment, at least among the Big Ten coaches, that the meetings between Greg Sankey — the commissioner of the SEC — and his coaches are going to be contentious," Klatt said. Support for the 24-team model has continued to grow beyond just the Power 4 conferences. The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), a highly influential group of coaches in college football, has also backed the proposal. That group includes Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, arguably the most influential coach in the SEC and one of the sport’s most powerful voices. That’s why next week’s meetings in Destin could become a turning point for the future of college football. "The coaches are gonna be pushing for one thing, and Greg [Sankey] has publicly stated something very different," Klatt said. "They might not have a consensus down there in those rooms." Ultimately, though, the final decision might not rest solely with coaches or conference commissioners. As Klatt pointed out, it's the university presidents who have the ultimate say. Sankey, who has served as the commissioner of the SEC since 2015, works for the president of the SEC. "If the athletic director and coaches get their presidents on board, Greg Sankey is not going to fend off all of his bosses," Klatt said. "He has 16 bosses in the SEC." Petitti indicated this week that if the SEC were to support the 24-team format, implementation could happen as early as the 2027 season. Whether Sankey and the SEC can come to an agreement remains unclear. But after months of speculation, the center of the college football world is about to shift to Destin, where the next chapter of CFP expansion could take shape.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 World Cup: Full USA, Mexico Odds Breakdown]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/united-states-odds-win-2026-world-cup</link>
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				    <![CDATA[The USA and Mexico are expected to be two of the most heavily-backed nations this summer. Here’s a look at their full 2026 FIFA World Cup odds.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:23:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The U.S. men's national team and Mexico enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as two of the three co-hosts, meaning both will look to capitalize on home-field advantage in what's to become the biggest sporting event in North America's history. The World Cup will be Mauricio Pochettino’s first major international tournament since being appointed USA's coach in 2024. However, the USA has early cause for concern after losing recent high-profile friendlies to Portugal and Belgium by a combined score of 7-2. Meanwhile, Mexico will be managed by Javier Aguirre. He previously led Mexico at the 2002 and 2010 FIFA World Cups, with the team reaching the Round of 16 in both instances. As the USA and Mexico are expected to be two of the most popular teams in the tournament, DraftKings has posted a separate page featuring a full range of odds for both nations, including futures to win the World Cup, group stage odds, top goalscorer markets and much more. Let’s dive into those odds as of May 21. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. USA World Cup Odds To win the World Cup: +6000 (bet $10 to win $610 total) To win Group D: +125 (bet $10 to win $22.50 total) To qualify from Group D: -750 (bet $10 to win $11.33 total) Top goalscorer Christian Pulisic: +275 (bet $10 to win $37.50 total)Folarin Balogun: +275 (bet $10 to win $37.50 total)Haji Wright: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)Josh Sargent: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)Brenden Aaronson: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)Ricardo Pepi: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)Giovanni Reyna: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)Timothy Weah: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)Weston McKennie: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total) Other Props To win all group games: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total) To score in every group game: +125 (bet $10 to win $22.50 total) Top North American team: +140 (bet $10 to win $24 total) Mexico World Cup Odds To win the World Cup: +8000 (bet $10 to win $810 total) To win Group A: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09) To qualify from Group A: -1000 (bet $10 to win $11 total) Top goalscorer Raul Jimenez: +250 (bet $10 to win $35 total)Santiago Gimenez: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)Roberto Alvarado: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)Hirving Lozano: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)Alexis Vega: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)Julian Quinones: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)German Berterame: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)Diego Lainez: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)Cesar Huerta: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total) Other Props To win all group games: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total) To score in every group game: -140 (bet $10 to win $17.14 total) Top North American team: +140 (bet $10 to win $24 total)]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 MLB Odds: How Will Gerrit Cole's Comeback Season Shape Up?]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/2026-mlb-odds-how-will-gerrit-coles-comeback-season-shape-up</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Gerrit Cole returned to the mound on Friday. How will he fare in his comeback season?]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:58:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Gerrit Cole had been out of baseball for closer to two years than one. It had been 569 days, to be exact. The Yankees ace pitched in Game 5 of the 2024 World Series, back on Oct. 30, 2024. He then underwent Tommy John surgery in March of last year, and missed the entire 2025 season. Then, nearly two months into the 2026 season, he finally returned to the mound, starting against the Rays on Friday and allowing just two hits across six scoreless innings. Quite the return. Let's check out the odds for Cole's comeback season as of May 22 at DraftKings Sportsbook. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Regular-season strikeouts Over 118.5: -115 (bet $10 to win $18.70 total)Under 118.5: -115 (bet $10 to win $18.70 total) What to know: Cole pitched 12 seasons before missing last season due to surgery, and he spent many of those years in the conversation for the game's best pitcher. He had eight seasons with over 118 strikeouts, including 202 in 2015, 276 in 2018, an MLB-leading 326 in 2019, 243 in 2021, an MLB-leading 257 in 2022 and 222 in 2023. He won the AL Cy Young in 2023, and is a six-time All-Star. Two other times he finished second in the Cy Young voting. Regular-season ERA Over 3.85: -105 (bet $10 to win $19.52 total)Under 3.85: -125 (bet $10 to win $18 total) What to know: Twice Cole has led the majors in ERA — in 2019 (2.50) and in 2023 (2.63). Outside those two seasons, he's had eight other seasons with an ERA below 3.85, and in total, he's had five seasons with an ERA under 3.0.]]>
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					<![CDATA[How to Bet on Soccer: World Cup Betting Guide and Strategies]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/betting/how-to-bet-on-soccer</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Learn how to bet on soccer with our complete 2026 World Cup betting guide. Covers the three-way moneyline, goal totals, futures, live betting, and strategies for every stage of the tournament.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:39:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest betting event in soccer history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 through July 19. Whether you are brand new to soccer wagering or looking to sharpen your approach for the tournament, this guide walks through every major market, the rules that make soccer betting unique, and the strategies that give you the best chance of turning a profit across 39 days of World Cup action. Soccer betting works differently from football and basketball in a few important ways. Draws are a real outcome, goal totals are low, and most markets settle on regulation time only. Getting those fundamentals down before the first group-stage kickoff will save you from common and costly surprises. What Is Soccer Betting? Soccer betting is wagering on the outcome of soccer matches or tournament events at a licensed sportsbook. In the United States, it is legal in more than 30 states, and the 2026 World Cup is expected to be the most wagered-on soccer event ever given the tournament is being played on American soil. The mechanics are the same as any other sport: you pick a market, choose a side or outcome, enter a wager amount, and collect a payout if your bet wins. What sets soccer apart is the menu of markets on offer and the rules that govern how they settle. Understanding those rules before betting is essential. Soccer Betting Markets Explained Most World Cup matches will have a wide range of available markets. The most common are listed below. For newer bettors, starting with the moneyline or totals is the right move. More experienced bettors can layer in props, Asian handicaps, and live wagering. Three-Way Moneyline The three-way moneyline is the foundational soccer bet. You pick one of three outcomes: Team A wins, Team B wins, or the match ends in a draw. All three have separate odds, and the draw is a real result you can win or lose on. This market settles on regulation time only, which is 90 minutes plus any referee-added stoppage time. Even in knockout-round matches that go to extra time and penalties, a bet on Team A to win the three-way moneyline loses if the match is tied after 90 minutes. That rule catches a lot of new bettors off guard. For a full breakdown of how moneyline odds work, see our moneyline betting guide. Double Chance Double chance betting lets you cover two of the three possible match outcomes in a single bet. The three combinations are: Team A wins or draw, Team B wins or draw, and Team A wins or Team B wins (no draw). This market is useful when you are confident one specific team will not win but want protection against a tight result. It pays less than a straight moneyline bet but carries a meaningfully lower risk of losing to the third outcome. Draw No Bet Draw No Bet removes the draw from the equation entirely. If the match ends level, your stake is refunded as a push. You only win or lose if one team wins in regulation. This is a cleaner version of the two-way moneyline and trades some value for added security when you like a team but worry about a draw. Goal Line (Spread) The goal line is soccer's version of the point spread. One team is given a half-goal or full-goal handicap, and you bet on whether they cover. A -1.5 goal line favorite needs to win by at least two goals; a +1.5 underdog covers with a loss of one goal or better. Half-goal lines (like -1.5 or +1.5) settle cleanly with no push possible. Full-goal lines (like -1 or +1) can result in a push if the final margin equals the handicap. At the World Cup, goal lines are most useful in matches where the favorite is short-priced on the moneyline, and you want better value by requiring a winning margin. Over/Under (Goal Totals) Goal totals in soccer are low by American sports standards. The most common line at the World Cup is 2.5 goals, meaning the over hits if there are three or more goals in the match and the under hits if there are two or fewer. Lines can range from 1.5 to 4.5 depending on the strength of the teams. Larger favorites typically carry higher totals. A -185 favorite might have its match listed at 2.5 (-140), while an even-money contest might sit at 2.5 (-110). Evaluating both the moneyline and the total together helps you understand what the market implies about scoring expectations for that match. Both Teams to Score (BTTS) Both Teams to Score is a Yes/No market on whether each team records at least one goal. It pays out regardless of the final scoreline as long as both sides find the net. BTTS Yes tends to have odds in the -115 to +130 range depending on the teams; BTTS No is the better play in matches with a heavy favorite likely to keep a clean sheet. Asian Handicap Asian handicap betting eliminates the draw by using quarter-goal or half-goal lines. Common lines are -0.5, -1, -1.5, and quarter lines like -0.75 or -1.25. Quarter-goal lines split your stake across two adjacent half-goal lines, so a -0.75 bet wins fully if your team wins by two or more, wins half if they win by one, and loses if they draw or lose. Asian handicaps are preferred by sharp bettors because they remove the dead end of the draw and offer tighter juice than traditional three-way lines. They are available at most major sportsbooks but require a bit more familiarity before adding them to your World Cup strategy. Player Props Player props cover individual performance outcomes: who scores first, who scores at any time, total shots on target, total cards, and more. The Golden Boot market, which pays out on the tournament's top scorer, is the marquee player prop at every World Cup. For a full primer on player and team props, see our prop betting guide. Live Betting Live betting lets you place wagers after kickoff as the match unfolds. Odds shift in real time based on goals, red cards, and momentum swings. The market that attracts the most live action is the three-way moneyline, where a goal can dramatically swing a team from +300 to -250 in seconds. Learn more about timing and strategy in our live betting guide. How the 90-Minute Rule Works The 90-minute rule is the most important concept in World Cup betting. Nearly every match market (moneyline, goal line, totals, BTTS) settles on the result after 90 minutes plus stoppage time, not after extra time or penalties. This applies even in knockout rounds where extra time and a shootout will determine which team advances. That means you can bet a draw on a knockout-stage match and still win that bet even if one team wins in extra time. Conversely, betting a team to win on the three-way moneyline in a knockout game does not guarantee a payout if the match stays level through regulation and your team wins on penalties. Markets that specifically cover advancement rather than the 90-minute result are labeled differently. Look for phrasing like "to qualify" or "to advance" to confirm a bet covers the full 120 minutes and shootout. When in doubt, check the sportsbook rules before placing the wager. World Cup Betting: Group Stage vs. Knockout Rounds The 2026 World Cup uses a group stage followed by a 32-team bracket. The structure creates different betting considerations at each phase. Group Stage The group stage features four teams per group, with each team playing three matches. Every team needs to finish in the top two to advance. Late in the group stage, situations arise where teams have already clinched advancement or are eliminated, creating incentives to rest players or accept a draw. Draw betting can be particularly sharp in group stage finales when both teams need the same result to advance. In those matches, the draw is not just possible, it may be the most likely outcome. Watch the standings closely before betting the final round of group games. The goal totals market is also worth watching in group play. The expanded 48-team format in 2026 means some heavily mismatched groups, which can produce both blowouts and cautious draws depending on the teams involved. Knockout Rounds From the round of 32 onward, every match is single-elimination. The 90-minute rule becomes more important here because draws are common in evenly matched knockout fixtures. A team with a clear quality edge is often a better bet on the goal line rather than the short-priced moneyline, since you get paid for the winning margin rather than just the result. Parlaying knockout match winners is tempting but risky, because the variance in single-elimination soccer is high. Upsets happen. Bet on knockout outcomes with realistic expectations about the range of possible results. For a guide to building parlays across multiple matches, see our parlay betting guide. World Cup Futures Betting Futures markets let you bet on tournament-wide outcomes before or during the competition. The most popular World Cup futures are: tournament winner, group winners, Golden Boot (top scorer), and Golden Glove (top goalkeeper). Futures markets carry more variance than match betting because a lot can change between your wager and settlement. Injuries, red cards, and bracket draws all affect outcomes. The payoff is that early futures often carry better odds than prices closer to the final, since sportsbooks have less information to sharpen their lines. For a full guide to futures wagering, see our futures betting guide. When to Bet World Cup Futures The optimal time to place a tournament winner bet depends on what you value: odds or information. Prices posted before the tournament begin tend to be the loosest, meaning there is more room for a sharp bettor to find value on longer shots. As the group stage progresses and rosters become clearer, lines tighten significantly. If you have a strong conviction on a team and are comfortable with the uncertainty of early betting, locking in a pre-tournament price makes sense. If you want more information before committing, consider waiting until after the group stage, when you can see which squads are healthy and which tournament favorites look vulnerable. Golden Boot Betting The Golden Boot goes to the tournament's leading goal scorer. It is one of the most popular futures bets at every World Cup. Strikers on teams expected to advance deep into the bracket have the most goal-scoring opportunities, making bracket projection as important as individual player quality when picking a Golden Boot contender. A player on a team that exits in the group stage can score three goals and still lose the Golden Boot to a striker on a finalist with fewer group-stage goals but more knockout-round appearances. Always consider how far a player's team is expected to go before betting the market. World Cup Betting Strategies No strategy guarantees profits, but these principles improve decision-making across a long tournament with 104 matches. Understand Value Before Picking Sides The most common mistake in sports betting is picking a team you think will win without evaluating whether the odds reflect fair value. A team that wins 60 percent of the time should be priced around -150. If they are -300, the odds do not offer value even if they are likely to win. Before placing any World Cup bet, ask whether the price offered is better than the true probability of that outcome. Over a tournament with 104 matches, even small edges compound into meaningful differences in results. Avoid Overvaluing Favorites and Public Teams Big-name teams attract heavy public betting, which pushes their prices shorter than the underlying probability warrants. Spain, Brazil, France, and England consistently draw more money than their actual win probability justifies. That does not mean never bet favorites, but it does mean the prices on tournament heavyweights are frequently worse value than the prices on quality mid-tier teams. The 2026 tournament includes 48 teams, many from Africa, Asia, and North America making their first deep World Cup runs. Some of those sides will be underpriced as markets still calibrate their expected performance in an expanded format. Use the 90-Minute Rule to Your Advantage In knockout matches between closely matched teams, the most likely outcome is often a regulation draw followed by extra time. If you expect a tight match, betting the draw on the three-way moneyline can offer strong value at prices typically in the +250 to +320 range, even when one team is a mild favorite. Pairing a regulation draw bet with a separate to-qualify bet on the team you expect to win extra time or penalties is a way to cover both outcomes. It requires more capital but gives you a path to profit regardless of how the match is decided. Shop for the Best Odds Odds vary meaningfully across sportsbooks, especially on niche markets like group winners and Asian handicaps. Having accounts at multiple licensed sportsbooks and comparing prices before placing a bet is one of the simplest ways to improve long-term returns. For the top-rated apps ahead of the 2026 World Cup, see our list of the best soccer betting sites. Manage Your Bankroll Across 39 Days A 39-day tournament with multiple daily matches creates constant temptation to over-bet. Setting a flat unit size and sticking to it prevents a bad run in the group stage from wiping out your budget before the knockout rounds even start. A common approach is to treat each unit as one to two percent of your total bankroll. That way a losing streak of five or six bets does not end your tournament. Reserve a portion of your bankroll for the knockout rounds, when match quality and betting value are typically highest. How to Place a Soccer Bet for the World Cup The process is the same regardless of which sportsbook you use. For top-rated sportsbook apps and current welcome offers, see our best betting apps and sportsbook promos pages. Common Soccer Betting Mistakes Responsible Gambling Sports betting should be an enjoyable addition to following the 2026 World Cup, not a financial obligation. Set a budget before the tournament starts and treat it as entertainment spending. If betting starts to feel like it is no longer fun or you are struggling to stick to your limits, the resources below provide free, confidential support. Soccer Betting FAQs What is the three-way moneyline in soccer betting? The three-way moneyline offers three wagering options for a match: Team A wins, Team B wins, or draw. All three outcomes carry separate odds. Unlike American sports, a draw is a real result you can win or lose on, not a push. The market settles on the score after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. What does the 90-minute rule mean for World Cup betting? Almost all standard match markets settle on the regulation-time result, which is 90 minutes plus any referee-added stoppage time. Extra time and penalty shootouts do not affect these bets. If you want your bet to cover the full match including extra time, look for markets labeled "to qualify" or "to advance." What is Draw No Bet in soccer? Draw No Bet removes the draw from the equation. If the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, your stake is returned as a push. You win only if your chosen team wins in regulation and lose only if the other team wins. It trades some potential payout for protection against the draw outcome. What is the Golden Boot bet at the World Cup? The Golden Boot is a futures bet on which player will finish the tournament as the leading goal scorer. It is one of the most popular World Cup props. Players on teams expected to advance deep into the knockout rounds have an advantage because they play more matches and have more opportunities to score. When is the best time to bet World Cup futures? Early futures prices before the tournament tend to offer more value on longer shots because sportsbooks have less information to work from. Prices tighten as the group stage progresses and squad fitness becomes clearer. If you have a strong view on a team or player, locking in a price before the tournament starts typically gives you better odds than waiting. What is Asian handicap betting in soccer? Asian handicap betting eliminates the draw by giving one team a head start measured in quarter or half goals. A -0.75 bet wins in full if your team wins by two or more goals and wins half the stake if they win by one. If they draw or lose, the bet loses. It is a popular format among experienced bettors because it removes the draw outcome and typically offers better prices than traditional spreads. Can I bet on the World Cup in the United States? Yes. Legal sports betting is available in more than 30 states, and the 2026 World Cup will be available to bet at all major licensed sportsbooks operating in those states. The tournament is being co-hosted by the United States alongside Mexico and Canada, making it the most accessible World Cup for American bettors in the event's history. What is double chance betting in soccer? Double chance lets you cover two of the three possible match outcomes with one bet. The options are: Team A wins or draw, Team B wins or draw, and either team wins (no draw). It pays less than a straight moneyline bet but significantly reduces the chance of losing to a single unexpected outcome.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Dodgers-Brewers Ready For NLCS Rematch; Next Steps For Cardinals, Reds?]]>
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				    <![CDATA[A rematch of last season's NL Championship Series and how two surprise teams can build on early success.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[We are set for a rematch of the NL Championship Series in Los Angeles as the Dodgers host the Brewers. Both teams are living up to their billing as postseason contenders, but the Brewers are also finding themselves in a surprising slugfest in the NL Central where all five teams have winning records. Let's look at some of the notable teams and players that are catching our eye ahead of the weekend. 1. Roki Sasaki has shined in May. Is this the pitcher that the Dodgers believed they were signing before 2025, or are there still concerns? Kavner: There are definitely still reasons for concern, but this last start was by far Sasaki’s best as a big-leaguer. Already this month, he has limited walks while shaving over a full run off his ERA. The harder splitter he has adapted to pair with his four-seamer, forkball and slider appears to be an effective tool, and he is clearly making significant strides. On Monday against the Angels, he went seven innings for the first time in his career and didn’t walk a batter for the first time in his career. The "against the Angels" part is doing a lot of work, though. It sounds like the Dodgers would have given him every opportunity to continue working out his control issues in the big leagues regardless, but injuries to Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow have further cemented his place in the rotation. Now, this weekend against the Brewers represents a tremendous opportunity for him to demonstrate that what we’ve seen the last couple starts is real. 2. Brice Turang, already a stellar second baseman, became a productive hitter in 2025. He's now the Brewers' best bat this season. Is this who he is? Kavner: We saw a taste of it at the World Baseball Classic, where he was one of Team USA’s most consistent hitters, and I think we’re now seeing his ascension into stardom. Turang has always demonstrated an advanced approach at the plate, but the steady increase in pop over the last two years feels legit. He hit 18 homers last year, and his .491 slugging percentage this season is actually lower than his expected total based on his quality of contact. There’s only a small handful of players who rarely chase or whiff, walk a lot, run well, consistently hit the ball hard and play Gold Glove defense, and Turang is doing it all with underlying numbers that support the production. 3. The Cardinals look like they are relevant in the NL once again, and a big part of that is outfielder Jordan Walker. Just how good do you see him being? Thosar: Walker’s red-hot start will likely cool down – nearly 3 wins above replacement (WAR) by mid-May is borderline MVP pace and really tough to sustain – but the underlying breakout feels legit. The Cardinals reportedly helped Walker make a subtle adjustment to his stance, and the results have been turning heads. Beyond his elite hard-contact rate, he’s been punishing mistakes to all fields instead of selling out exclusively for pull-side power. Walker’s raw power was never in doubt, and it’s been encouraging to see him making better swing decisions and becoming more confident about which pitches he can drive. After the departures of Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado, the Cardinals have been looking for a true offensive centerpiece, and Walker looks like the answer. 4. Elly De La Cruz is just 24 years old, but 2026 is shaping up to be his best one by far. What can the Reds do to build around their star shortstop? Thosar: Finally this year, Elly De La Cruz – who can reach arbitration for the first time in the offseason – doesn’t look as volatile at the plate as he has since he came up to the big leagues four years ago. He has a .954 OPS against lefties this season, and his previous struggles against southpaws were one of his most glaring offensive weaknesses earlier in his career. He’s starting to really take off, so the Reds absolutely have to maximize the years when EDLC costs a fraction of his actual value. Besides strengthening the rest of the lineup, including improving the on-base percentage ahead of EDLC, Cincinnati needs to bolster its pitching staff. The Reds have assembled intriguing arms, but not an October-caliber rotation. Without more durability and certainty on the staff, which usually comes from Cy-Young caliber aces or dependable veterans, EDLC will be forced to carry games. The Reds can start building around their star player by prioritizing their pitching.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Injured Alexander Rossi Plans To Race Indy 500: 'We'll See Y'all On Sunday']]>
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				    <![CDATA[Alexander Rossi suffered injuries earlier this week but practiced Friday, signaling he's still on track to race in Sunday's Indy 500.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:42:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Alexander Rossi practiced Friday and plans to race Sunday in the Indianapolis 500 after suffering an injury to a small bone in his right ankle in a crash Monday in practice. Speaking on his "Off Track With Hinch &amp; Rossi" podcast with FOX analyst James Hinchcliffe, Rossi had his foot elevated and heavily wrapped. By Thursday, the boot was off and he was walking on crutches. He was cleared Thursday for the two-hour practice session Friday to prepare for the 500-mile race Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He said at his media day news conference that INDYCAR had him complete a number of steps to get cleared. He will race with a brace on his right ankle. "I had to drive in a sim, get in and out of the car in an appropriate amount of time," Rossi said. "I had to show that I could react to instances quick enough with my right foot in the race car with the pedal and my boot on. "That was done over several increments and durations with all of the stuff that will be on me." Rossi wore the brace Thursday, a brace that had to be designed to be fire retardant. He said he needed the surgeries to stabilize the middle finger of his left hand and his right ankle in order to race. "There's no head, shoulder, neck issues, and the only thing that we're dealing with is a very small bone on the inside of my ankle," Rossi said on the podcast that was taped in front of a live audience. "This very large club foot will come off [Wednesday], so this all looks very dramatic. But you basically can't be weight-bearing for this process while they try and control the swelling. "Assuming when they take that off, it's as expected, then Carb Day. Well, it’s going to be wet, so we'll see y'all on Sunday." Both Rossi (who is starting second in the race) and Pato O’Ward (sixth) had to go to backup cars after the brutal crash, where Rossi spun, hit the Turn 2 wall and got his back wheels in the air. O’Ward, trying to slow down to avoid the accident, spun and hit Rossi’s already damaged car. Rossi said he actually was saving fuel at the time and in practice, he wouldn’t maneuver as aggressively in the pack as he would in the race. He said his previous lap was 207 mph — about 15-20 mph slower than a full-bore lap — and this lap was going in a similar fashion. "It's kind of the lamest way to crash, but we were fuel saving. And the way that the packs work in practice is everyone's quite nice to each other because you're trying not to hang anyone out," Rossi said. "In a race, the cadence and the flow is a lot faster and more aggressive, and so when you're in practice, you can kind of get these big check-up effects." The cars are designed for peak performance when going a little faster. "I know it sounds counterintuitive, but there's a perfect window where the car is working well," Rossi said. "And if you go above that, you're obviously going to have problems. And if you go below that, I guess in some situations you also have problems." Rossi, who also suffered an injured finger, praised the safety of the car. "It was one of those incidents where you're just blown away repeatedly by the safety of INDYCAR and all of the advancements that they have made, considering some of the forces that went on in the first impact, and then the secondary impact with Pato," Rossi said. O’Ward indicated he was on the edge at that point. "Man, we're going so fast, and you know these cars are all on a knife's edge — at least mine is. And that's how you’ve got to run it if you want to be competitive," O’Ward told me and other reporters after the accident Monday. "And when you want to run there in the middle of the pack, these risks can happen. And it was just the wrong place, wrong time, and I’m just glad everybody involved is all right."]]>
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					<![CDATA[Last Night In Baseball: Pirates Win Series Against Cardinals In St. Louis]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/pirates-cardinals-blue-jays-yankees-mets-bo-bichette-braves-dbacks-walkoff</link>
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				    <![CDATA[The Pirates took a series against the Cardinals, Bo Bichette is heating up, Michael Harris II has become a star, the D-backs had another walk off and more from Thursday's MLB action.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:36:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don't worry, we're here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: Raise the Jolly Roger in enemy territory. By defeating the St. Louis Cardinals on the road, 6-2, the Pittsburgh Pirates took two out of three games from their National League Central foe. Second baseman Brandon Lowe got the offense started for Pittsburgh with a solo home run in the top of the first inning, with right fielder Jake Mangum driving in a run on a force-out in the fourth. Then, in the sixth, Pirates designated hitter Marcell Ozuna hit a two-run single, with catcher Henry Davis leading off the seventh with a solo home run and left fielder Bryan Reynolds driving in a run on a ground out later in the inning. Lowe and Ozuna each had two hits for the Pirates, who got a plausible, seven-inning start from Braxton Ashcraft; the right-hander posted nine strikeouts and gave up just one run and six baserunners (four hits and two walks), with the one run being a solo home run by Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera. Eight of nine Pittsburgh starters recorded a hit, with the one who didn't (Reynolds) driving in a run. Through 10 starts this season, Ashcraft has recorded a 2.89 ERA, a 1.03 WHIP, a 145 ERA+ and 65 strikeouts across 62 ⅓ innings pitched. Ashcraft has pitched through the seventh inning in four of his last six starts and pitched through the sixth inning in seven of his 10 starts. Pittsburgh averaged 6.3 runs per game in the three-game series and held St. Louis to a combined two runs over the last two games, which were each Pirates' wins. The back-to-back wins for the Pirates came in the wake of four consecutive losses. These are now part of everyday life, apparently. Regarding the Pirates' first home run, it was actually an inside-the-park homer off the bat of Lowe, who hit a fly ball off the top of the left-field wall, and it bounced out enough for him to touch all four bags and score while jogging into home plate. Lowe's homer marked the sixth official inside-the-park home run of the 2026 MLB season. On the year, Lowe, a two-time All-Star, has totaled a team-high 13 home runs — which is tied for eighth in MLB — 32 RBIs, a 150 OPS+ and 2.0 wins above replacement, while sporting a .256/.348/.558 slash line. His .558 slugging percentage ranks ninth in MLB and his .906 OPS ranks 15th. The Toronto Blue Jays lost Games 1 and 2 of a four-game series against the New York Yankees in the Bronx, but they won the last two and shut down their American League East rival in the process. After getting six shutout innings from right-hander Trey Yesavage in a 2-1 win on Wednesday night, the Blue Jays beat the Yankees on Thursday night, 2-0, to salvage a series split. Toronto used five pitchers (Braydon Fisher, Adam Macko, Spencer Miles, Tyler Rogers and Jeff Hoffman) to get the win, highlighted by 4 ⅓ innings of relief from Miles, who recorded six strikeouts. The bats were mute but effective enough for the Blue Jays to get back-to-back wins, with their Thursday night offense coming on a first-inning RBI double from center fielder Daulton Varsho and a seventh-inning solo home run from designated hitter George Springer. Meanwhile, infielder Ernie Clement, who boasts a team-high .296 batting average, had a game-high three hits, which was the total number of hits that the Yankees had. After missing the first month of the season due to a shoulder injury, Yesavage has been fantastic for Toronto, posting a 1.07 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP, 29 strikeouts, a 415 ERA+ and 1.5 wins above replacement over his first five starts (25 ⅓ innings). Despite being just 23-27, the Blue Jays have won four of their last six games and are just 1.5 games behind the Texas Rangers for the third AL wild-card seed. The Cleveland Guardians are rocking. By beating the Detroit Tigers on the road, 3-1, the Guardians finished off a four-game sweep of the AL Central opponent and earned their sixth consecutive win and ninth win in 10 games. Cleveland got its first two runs on an RBI double from third baseman Daniel Schneemann and an RBI single from designated hitter José Ramírez in the top of the third. Later, in the eighth, catcher Patrick Bailey uncorked a solo home run to right-center field, which marked his first homer with the Guardians since being acquired from the San Francisco Giants earlier this month. Elsewhere, shortstop Brayan Rocchio, who owns a team-high .290 batting average, went 3 for 3, including two doubles. Detroit got its lone run on a leadoff home run from catcher Dillon Dingler in the bottom of the eighth. Outside that blemish, the Guardians' pitching staff held the Tigers in check, with six pitchers — beginning with 5 ⅔ innings from left-hander Joey Cantillo — surrendering just one run and six hits and logging a combined 13 strikeouts. Through 11 starts, Cantillo owns a 3.05 ERA and a 134 ERA+. Cleveland (30-22) has a 3.5-game lead on the Chicago White Sox for first place in the AL Central. After losing back-to-back games in the series, the New York Mets managed to win on Thursday, 2-1, to get a four-game series split on the road with the Washington Nationals. In the top of third, shortstop Bo Bichette drove in two runs on a single up the middle, and it would ultimately be just enough for the Mets to get the win. The Mets used five pitchers, with Huascar Brazobán, Brooks Raley, Luke Weaver and Devin Williams combining for four scoreless innings of relief, with them surrendering just two baserunners (one hit and one walk) after starter David Peterson pitched five innings. The Nationals' got their one run on an RBI ground out from first baseman Andrés Chaparro in the bottom of the fifth. New York (22-28) has won seven of its last 10. Bichette, who's in the first season of a three-year, $126 million deal with the Mets, struggled immensely out of the gate, but could he be turning a corner? Over his last four games, Bichette, who entered this week hitting .210, has totaled three home runs and nine RBIs, while posting a .389/.421/.944 slash line. He had three hits in the team's 16-7 extra-inning victory over the Nationals on Monday and hit a pair of two-run home runs on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Bichette was previously a two-time All-Star and the primary shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays from 2020-25 (he was called up during the 2019 season), but he was signed by the Mets to play third base. With that said, as star shortstop Francisco Lindor recovers from a calf injury, Bichette has dabbled at shortstop, making 17 starts at his natural position (short) and 32 starts at third. Bichette currently sports a career-low in batting average (.225) and on-base percentage (.276), but he has driven in a team-high 27 runs. After an almost no-hitter turned into being walked off by the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, the Athletics won three consecutive games over the Halos. Granted, it took an extra frame for a second consecutive night on Thursday. Los Angeles drew first blood in the bottom of the first on a two-run home run from first baseman Nolan Schanuel. The Athletics got on the board in the top of the sixth on an RBI single from first baseman Nick Kurtz and tied the game at 2-all in the seventh on an RBI single from infielder Darell Hernáiz. Both teams went scoreless in the eighth and ninth innings, and the A's got the ghost runner to score in the top of the 10th, as third baseman Zack Gelof brought in a run on a force-out. And, despite giving up a leadoff single that put the tying run at third base with nobody out, reliever Mark Leiter Jr. kept the Angels off the board in the bottom half of the inning, with the right-hander getting Jorge Soler to ground into a double-play to finish off a 3-2 Athletics victory. The A's got seven innings from starter Luis Severino, with the veteran totaling 10 strikeouts and giving up just two runs and three baserunners (three hits). Michael Harris II is having a season. With a runner on first in the top of the first, the Atlanta Braves' center fielder hit a two-run home run and later blasted a solo homer in the ninth as part of a 9-3 win over the Miami Marlins; Atlanta took three out of four in the road series. Meanwhile, Braves left fielder Mike Yastrzemski went 3 for 3 with a solo home run and a double and outfielders Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mauricio Dubón each had two-run singles. On the mound, Braves starter Spencer Strider recorded nine strikeouts over 6 ⅓ innings; he gave up three runs. Back to Harris, the Braves' outfielder has two hits in each of the last three games, including a combined three home runs over that span. Through 48 games, Harris has totaled 11 home runs, 29 RBIs, a 139 OPS+ and 1.7 wins above replacement, while boasting a .298/.324/.524 slash line. He has also posted five defensive runs saved in center field. Moreover, Harris ranks in the 98th percentile of MLB in hard-hit percentage (56.7%), the 97th percentile in average exit velocity (93.9 mph) and the 95th percentile in barrel percentage (17.3%), according to Statcast. Folks, this may be the best team in baseball. At 35-16 (68.6% winning percentage), the Braves, who missed the playoffs for the first time in eight years last season at 76-86, have the best record in the NL, the second-best record in the sport (the Tampa Bay Rays are 33-15, good for a 68.8% winning percentage) and are 14-1-1 in their series to date. Atlanta's offense ranks first in MLB in hits (464), batting average (.266) and slugging percentage (.445), second in runs (276) and home runs (72) and sixth in on-base percentage (.329). First baseman Matt Olson leads the NL with 42 RBIs and 16 doubles, while sporting a .569 slugging percentage; catcher Drake Baldwin has totaled 13 home runs, 38 RBIs and 2.3 wins above replacement, while owning a .303/.389/.543 slash line; veteran Dominic Smith boasts a career-high .343 batting average and a .549 slugging percentage, while having totaled 22 RBIs. Meanwhile, its pitching staff (starting rotation and bullpen as a collective) is first in ERA (3.09) and opponent batting average (.206) and second in WHIP (1.13). Left-hander Chris Sale (1.89 ERA and 0.87 WHIP) and right-hander Bryce Elder (2.01 ERA and 0.98 WHIP) are each early NL Cy Young candidates; reliever Dylan Lee owns an 0.77 ERA across 23 ⅓ innings; free-agent signee Robert Suárez has given up one run over 21 ⅓ innings; closer Raisel Iglesias hasn't surrendered a run over 14 ⅔ innings. Atlanta's 9.5-game lead on the Philadelphia Phillies (25-25) for first place in the NL East is the largest gap for a division leader in the sport. Two days after Ketel Marte hit a walk-off, three-run home run, the Arizona Diamondbacks pulled off another ninth-inning walk-off hit. D-backs catcher Gabriel Moreno led off the bottom of the ninth with a walk, but a pair of outs followed. Granted, one of them was a sacrifice bunt that moved Moreno to second base. Then, Marte — who had a game-high two hits — walked, and right fielder Corbin Carroll smacked a single to right field, bringing home Moreno for the walk-off run. Carroll, who has a .282/.390/.552 slash line, drove in Arizona's first run on a sixth-inning force-out, with Colorado scoring a game-tying run in the top of the eighth on a hit-by-pitch. The D-backs got another potent outing from left-hander Eduardo Rodríguez, who threw seven scoreless innings and has now pitched seven-plus innings in three of his last four starts and in four outings altogether this season. Rodríguez has posted a 2.24 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP, a 184 ERA+ and 2.0 wins above replacement across 60 ⅓ innings pitched (10 starts). Arizona (26-23) has won five consecutive games and six of its last seven, putting it just two games behind St. Louis (28-21) for the third NL wild-card seed.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 MLB Odds: Back Up-And-Coming Brewers Ace for NL Cy Young]]>
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				    <![CDATA[The NL Cy Young race is already a dogfight. But Will Hill sees a lesser-known name he likes to make a run at the award.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:35:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Memorial Day Weekend is upon us — often considered the first check-point of the Major League Baseball season. While there are still plenty of games to be played, it’s no longer early, as roughly two of the season’s six months have already been played. As we enter the unofficial start of summer, I wanted to highlight the race for one prominent award that I think is going to make for some great debate this summer, and might offer a good betting opportunity. The National League Cy Young race is loaded with big names and powerful arms. Pirates flamethrower Paul Skenes is looking to win the award for a second consecutive year and is currently the favorite to do so at +225, followed closely by Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. However, those two have plenty of competition, with Brewers ace Jacob Misirorowski and 2024 NL Cy Young winner Chris Sale currently owning absurd sub-2 ERAs. Oh, and by the way, Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani has a 0.73 ERA, as he looks to add to his already crowded trophy case. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. But, among all of these huge stars is a lesser name with big stats. Milwaukee lefty Kyle Harrison is already on his third team in his young big-league career. While the name recognition isn’t there for Harrison, he enters this weekend with a 1.77 ERA, coming off of six shutout innings, 11 strikeouts and a win against the division rival Cubs. Harrison was a highly-touted prospect for the Giants, and was traded to the Red Sox last summer in the Rafael Devers deal. Boston only used Harrison for a handful of appearances, then sent him to Milwaukee this offseason for infielder Caleb Durbin. The Brewers tinkered with Harrison’s arm angle and mechanics, and just might have unlocked an ace. He enters the weekend as the only MLB starter with a sub-1.8 ERA and a strikeout rate of 30%. At 75-1 odds, Harrison has the numbers and pedigree to hang around in what is as stacked of a Cy Young race as I can remember. PICK: Kyle Harrison (75-1) to win NL Cy Young]]>
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					<![CDATA[Basics Of The 2026 Indy 500: Announcers, Favorites, Trophy And More]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Here's everything you need to know about the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500, with FOX broadcasting the main event on Sunday, May 24.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:28:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The Indianapolis 500 is "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," and the 110th running takes place this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. From Friday's festivities to Sunday's race, FOX will broadcast all the event's exciting moments. Here's what to know about the 2026 Indy 500. This will come in handy if you're new to racing or just need a refresher on how everything works. If you're looking for more racing details ahead of the Indy 500, we've got you covered there too. Basics Of The Indy 500 The Indy 500 will take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the suburb of Speedway, just outside of Indianapolis. The green flag for 2026 is approximately set for 12:45 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 24. One lap around this oval track is 2.5 miles long, meaning the 500-mile race consists of 200 laps. Alex Palou, the 2025 Indy 500 winner, finished the race in two hours, 57 minutes. The average run time is around three hours. Who Are The Indy 500 Announcers? How To Watch You can watch the Indy 500 pre-race and race broadcasts on FOX and stream the broadcasts on FOX One, FOX Sports.com and the FOX Sports App. Coverage for the Indy 500 begins at 10 a.m. ET on Sunday, May 24, on FOX with the pre-race show. Veteran host Chris Myers will lead the pre-race coverage, with former INDYCAR drivers Tony Stewart and Danica Patrick alongside him. Will Buxton, Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe will be on the call for the live broadcast of the race, while Jamie Little, Kevin Lee and Georgia Henneberry report from the pits. FOX Sports' Tom Rinaldi will be on site with features and interviews. FOX Sports' "First Things First" will make an appearance. Rob Gronkowski will be part of the all-day party in the Snake Pit (more on that later) on Sunday. Who Are The Top Betting Favorites To Win The Indy 500? Who Won The Indy 500 Pole? Alex Palou, the reigning Indy 500 champ, won pole position for this year's Indy 500 during qualifying at IMS on Sunday, May 17. Alexander Rossi will join Palou on the front row, and David Malukas will start behind Palou in third place. Palou also earned pole position at the Indy 500 in 2023 but finished the race in fourth place. [Read More: 4 Takeways From Alex Palou Snagging Indy 500 Pole] This time around, however, Palou became the first defending Indy 500 champ to win the pole the following year since Hélio Castroneves did it in 2010. What Is The Indy 500 Trophy? The Indy 500 trophy is known as the Borg-Warner Trophy — named after creator and sponsor, automotive supplies company BorgWarner. It stands at 5-feet-4, weighs 110 pounds and is valued at around $3.5 million. The trophy is fitted with a sculpted face and engraved name of each winner, dating back to Ray Harroun in 1911. What Do The Flags Mean At The Indy 500? The flags at the Indy 500, and in motorsports in general, are similar to traffic lights. Green: Go Yellow: Caution, when all drivers must slow down Red: All drivers must stop Black: A driver must stop and go to the pits Black-and-white checkered: End of the race Previous Indy 500 Winners In The 2026 Field The Indy 500 field is always stacked, and this year is no exception. There are nine previous Indy 500 winners in the field — including three multi-time winners — and five previous INDYCAR champions. Here are the past Indy 500 champs, and the year(s) they won, competing for the 2026 crown: Alex Palou (2025), Josef Newgarden (2023, 2024), Marcus Ericsson (2022), Hélio Castroneves (2001, 2002, 2009, 2021), Takuma Sato (2017, 2020), Will Power (2018), Alexander Rossi (2016), Ryan Hunter-Reay (2014) and Scott Dixon (2008). Who Are The 2026 Indy 500 Rookies? There are four rookie drivers in the Indy 500 including, Jacob Abel, Caio Collet, Dennis Hauger and Mick Schumacher. Collet initially did the best in qualifying 10th, but he was dropped to the back of the field after a technical violation on his car. Schumacher (27th), Hauger (29th) and Abel (30th) will all start toward the back of the pack. What Is Carb Day? Carb Day is the final day of hype before the weekend. On Friday, Indianapolis Motor Speedway will play home to a slew of festivities. The day starts at 11 a.m. ET with the final Indy 500 practice. At 2 p.m. ET, there's the famous Oscar Mayer Wienie 500. And after the Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge, there will be performances from Switchfoot and Counting Crows. Why Is Indianapolis Motor Speedway Nicknamed The Brickyard? The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is nicknamed the Brickyard because, in 1909, it was entirely repaved with bricks. It was originally an asphalt-based racetrack, but that resulted in dangerous and fatal accidents. After more than 25 years of racing on bricks, the IMS returned to an asphalt track. The track remains majority asphalt, except for a middle portion of the straightaway at the start-finish of the race — a line of bricks that the winner and team kiss to honor tradition after finishing the Indy 500. What Are Some Indy 500 Traditions? "Back Home Again in Indiana" is not the official state anthem, but considering the song's popularity, some might argue that it could be. It's a 75-year tradition at the Indy 500 that was first performed in 1946 by James Melton to celebrate soldiers returning home after World War II. Winners of the Indy 500 douse themselves with a bottle of milk. That tradition began in 1936, when winner Louis Meyer was presented with a bottle of buttermilk following the race. A dairy industry executive pushed to turn this into a yearly custom, but it didn't stick until after the Indy 500 returned from its World War II hiatus in 1946. Now, each year, two Indiana dairy farmers are present in Winner's Circle. One executes the handoff of the ice-cold milk to the winning driver, while the other delivers bottles of milk to the winning chief mechanic and team owner. Prior to the race, each racer submits their preference for type of milk, choosing between whole, 2 percent and skim. [INDY 500: 7 Things To Know About The Indy 500 Milk Tradition] Similar to being drowned in milk, as mentioned above, the winners kiss the bricks. After a race, winning drivers and their teams kneel on the start-finish line to kiss the track's exposed 3-foot wide, 100-year-old strip of original brick paving. This tradition debuted 30 years ago in 1996 when crew chief Todd Parrott and driver Dale Jarrett kissed the bricks after winning the race. Ricky Rudd followed suit in 1997, and thus the tradition stuck. Who Is Performing At The Indy 500? The Indy 500 isn't just a race, it's a communal experience filled with festivities and music performances. As for the artists, Grammy-winner Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem prior to Sunday's race. Then there's Jim Cornelison, who will sing "Back Home Again in Indiana." Along with Friday night concerts featuring Switchfoot and Counting Crows, there will be Sunday performances at the Snake Pit featuring the famous DJ Zedd. What Is The Snake Pit? The Snake Pit is an all-day concert that is held in the infield of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Grammy-award winning DJ Zedd headlines the lineup. Crankdat, Wooli, it’s murph and Wax Motif will also perform at the concert on race day during the 110th Indy 500. Who Are The Indy 500 Dignitaries? Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti will be driving the pace car, which is the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X. Actor Brendan Fraser will initiate the start of the race, waving the green flag as the honorary starter. WNBA and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was named the grand marshal.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Why Drivers Risk Indy 500 Heartbreak For A Shot At Immortalized Glory]]>
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				    <![CDATA[James Hinchcliffe dives deep into how the Indy 500 can deliver a driver the highest high — but the lowest low point.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[In Driver's Eye with James Hinchcliffe, the six-time INDYCAR winner will bring you inside the mind of a racer while breaking down the nuts and bolts of the sport for fans. Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Speedway, Ind.) — The long wait is finally over. And that wait started minutes after the checkered flag fell on Alex Palou’s victory in the 2025 Indianapolis 500. Thirty-two drivers eagerly waiting for another chance to add their name to the list of those immortalized by winning The Great Spectacle in Racing. One driver looking to defend his title as the 500 champ. The Indy 500 is held in the largest sports area on Earth, Sunday is the 110th race since 1911, and it’s the most important race to any driver who has the privilege of even attempting to compete in it. When you stack all those things on top of each other, it isn’t surprising that the Indy 500 intensifies every emotion that a driver feels. As a driver, you know winning this race changes everything. Your life will never be the same, and you feel that in every lap you do here at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. You also know that the team has put countless hours into preparing and running the car. Leading any INDYCAR race always feels good, but there's nothing comparable to the thrill of leading the Indy 500. When you take the lead at Indy for the first time, you can’t help but smile in your helmet. You can almost hear the cheers of the crowd through the noise of the engine. Your heart rate spikes, and the adrenaline pumps harder. I remember leading the 2016 race into Turn 1 at the start, and you could see the grandstands come alive. After two weeks of staring at them while driving down the frontstraight, largely empty and gray, they are suddenly this vibrant, colorful living thing. The view takes your breath away… for one second! Then you have to focus back on the corner coming at you at 220 miles an hour. Qualifying on pole, leading laps and, of course, winning the race, just mean so much more here at IMS. This place truly makes drivers experience the highest of highs. But… that comes with the obvious caveat. For every heightened positive emotion, the negative ones hit and leave you breathless in an entirely different, soul-crushing way. A bad Indy 500 sits with you so much longer and weighs much more heavily on your mind. It’s one of the hardest things to get over. My rookie year, I crashed in the Indy 500 right at the halfway marker. As I lost control and hit the wall, my heart sank lower than it ever had in my career. I was desperate, in that moment, to invent a way to turn back time with my mind. Just a few seconds, nothing crazy. There was almost a refusal to accept what had just happened. But when it finally set in, the feeling of devastation is unparalleled for a driver. Whether you crash out mid-race like me, or with a handful of laps to go like Pato O’Ward in 2023, or before the green flag even fell like Scott McLaughlin last year, the feeling is the worst thing you can emotionally experience as an INDYCAR driver. The highest of highs can only happen at the same place that deals you the lowest of lows. Second place at any other track is a decent day. Second place at Indy is a fiery dagger to the heart. You only need to look at footage of the drivers who have finished second in recent years to understand. A picture is worth a thousand words, and those clips are novels of pain and disappointment. All that said, as painful as the results can be, as low as those lows are, every driver will gladly stare that pain in the face for a chance to feel the glory. SOUND LIKE AN INDYCAR EXPERT We all know that racing is a team sport — from the fabricators back at the shop, to the truck drivers, commercial staff, PR, mechanics, engineers and on and on — and nowhere is that more on display than at Indy. We’ve already talked about all the hard work that goes in back at the shop in the build-up to the Month of May, and then, if you’re lucky enough to qualify for the race, the real high-pressure stuff starts. In a typical INDYCAR race, we are usually talking about the debate between two and three stops. At the Indy 500, there could be six, seven or maybe eight stops. That means that performing exceptionally on pit lane is a must for a team to win. Teams will put in extra hours practicing pit stop perfection for the Indy 500. On Carb Day, there is even the official Pit Stop Competition, which is a huge point of pride for the squads going over the wall. These crews will work with physical trainers and sometimes mental coaches to try and maximize their performance on race day. [INDY 500: What Makes The Indy 500 So Hard?] And talk about a high-pressure environment. Hanging tires, refilling fuel and working the air jack are all tense tasks on their own. But these pit crews aren’t working in a quiet room or even on a wide open field. They are in a concrete alley with race cars flying by at 60 miles per hour, all trying to beat one another off pit lane. The fact that these crew members are all exposed to 30 or more cars going highway speeds just inches from their largely unprotected bodies — they are wearing fire suits and helmets — definitely raises the temperature in the pressure cooker. And just like the drivers, pit crews know that any small mistake or hiccup can cost them the chance at glory. So just know that when you see a driver drinking their celebratory choice of milk in Victory Lane, all the team members celebrating with them played just as big a part. MY VIEWS AT THE INDY 500 I have been so lucky to experience the Indy 500 from three distinctly different seats. First, as a fan. When I was a kid, I watched this race and cheered on my heroes. And it was not only a fun and entertaining way to spend a Sunday in May, but I also felt, even back then, that it was a great way to bond with friends and family. It was always a great opportunity to get together with people you care about and cheer on the same driver (or not!) and be able to say, "I was watching when that driver’s life changed." Then, of course, my 11 years as an INDYCAR driver gave me a completely different appreciation for this event. To have played a small part in the storied history of this great race is an immense point of pride. The history of this event is unmatched in the racing world, and there is no doubt that's why it means so much to any driver lucky enough to compete. And now, I get to be a part of the event in a completely different way as a broadcaster. Helping tell the story to the millions of people watching at home of what is happening on track, and ultimately what it means, is a real privilege. There are many parts of the race that I love. Many traditions that I think are incredible. As a fan, a driver or a broadcaster, the best part of it for me changed and evolved, but I will always hold this race very near and dear to my heart. 1 FOR THE ROAD If you needed any more proof that INDYCAR drivers are modern-day gladiators, look no further than Alexander Rossi. After a stunning performance in qualifying and putting himself and his team P2, he suffered injuries in a Monday practice crash. He required surgery on his left hand and his right foot. And despite crashing at 200-plus miles an hour, and having scars and metal in him that he didn’t a week ago, he plans to suit up and still compete in the 110th running of the Indy 500 from the middle of the front row. No fear. No hesitation. Just a single-minded desire to return to victory lane, where he stood 10 years ago after winning as a rookie. Everyone likes a comeback story, and this would be one worthy of a Hollywood script. MORE DRIVER'S EYE:]]>
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					<![CDATA[5 Takeaways From England's World Cup Roster Selection]]>
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				    <![CDATA[England's World Cup roster did not come without surprises and there were some notable, somewhat ruthless omissions.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:59:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Let's first begin with some golden musical history. In February 1964, America witnessed the first-ever arrival of four floppy-haired lads from Liverpool. Those four long-haired musicians would embark on a two-week trip that would forever change America as The Beatles launched the famous "British Invasion" that sent America’s youth into a frenzy. I start with this because this is the motivational theme adopted by the England national team for this summer’s World Cup as their squad announcement was centered around "Come Together," the opening track from the iconic band's 1969 album Abbey Road. Now, it will be the summer’s purposeful mantra for a team arriving looking to win its first World Cup trophy in 60 years. Thomas Tuchel's 26-man roster did not come without surprises and there were some notable, somewhat ruthless omissions. In fact, I will go as far to say — as someone who carries this nation deep in my heart (both personally and professionally) — this is the most relentless squad decision-making from an England manager I have seen in nearly 30 years. Here are my takeaways: 1. Tuchel Revels In ‘Tough Decisions’ … Before we dive into the roster, there is a key lesson here about Tuchel: He wasn't wasting time for any player to rediscover their form. For him, the way to reinvent the identity of the squad is by diversifying it. And if you know Tuchel, you somewhat knew this was coming. Cutting the squad to 26 players was always going to be a dilemma for the German manager because only France ranks above the Three Lions, in my opinion, in terms of the deepest talent pool out of any national team at the World Cup. "I love the tough decisions," said the German manager after the announcement. No truer words have been said. Tuchel, quite simply, doesn’t care about popularity votes. It has never been his style as he is a pragmatist, always thinking about the goal without an ounce of emotion, so these absences from the squad, however folks may agree or disagree, are done militantly. "We went back to the evidence we had — in September, October, November, the leadership group and the team had very few changes in November…that felt we had a bit of fresh air, younger players who played with excitement," said Tuchel. "It was a good mix of young and old and brought the best out of the players. We want to recreate that spirit." When you have a deep selection, it can be a tricky obstacle as the rosters are not always about talent, but rather positional suitability. And that’s Tuchel’s main task, to create not a good team, not even a great one—but one that can come together and win it all. 2. … And That Led To Some Harsh Choices. Among the omissions, 25-year-old Phil Foden stands out. The Manchester City attacking midfielder has been part of the last three major tournaments for England and played 49 times for the national team, but he has been too inconsistent for Man City this season, having started only 22 times in the Premier League for Pep Guardiola’s side. "I would say he was excellent in camp but, yeah, he struggles to show it on the pitch," said Tuchel after Foden was given his chance against Uruguay and Japan in the March international window. He is clearly a talented star who has done so much in the past, but his specific position and area on the pitch is just too crowded and in order to be selected, he had to be at his best, which he wasn’t in 2025-20226. And what about Cole Palmer? A player who scored in the 2024 Euros final against Spain and was once labeled as a shoo-in not just for the World Cup, but to start as England’s No. 10. He was named 2023-24 Young Player of the Season, so his rise was explosive. His unfortunate struggles, however, are essentially a result of ongoing groin and toe injuries that have really impeded his role for Chelsea. Quite simply, he’s currently not the same player he was. Another snub is Morgan Gibbs-White. I feel for the Nottingham Forest star because he has scored more goals (14) than any other English player aside from Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins in the Premier League this season. And he’s not even a striker. It just shows how important he has been for the Tricky Trees and their up-and-down season. I am not sure if that was the correct decision from Tuchel, but I think he opted for more wide-focused players than Gibbs-White. Regardless, it’s harsh on him because he truly did everything possible to be counted. 3. Big Changes At The Back England’s backline will be somewhat reinvented for the World Cup, that’s for sure. The major defensive talking points were the absences of Harry Maguire and Trent Alexander-Arnold. For me, Maguire was the biggest omission that raises questions because if you’re selecting Newcastle United's Dan Burn as your left-sided center back for certain characteristics (physicality, leadership, experience, strength in set-piece situations), then Maguire has the same exact boxes ticked. He's also done at major moments for England and has been a huge presence since the 2018 World Cup. The Manchester United defender is also younger than Burn so the age component goes out of the window. Alexander-Arnold doesn’t shock me as much because he has been very inconsistent since moving to Real Madrid from Liverpool, and the fullback was always a forgotten priority for Tuchel. Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly and Newcastle's Lewis Hall should be disappointed for being left out. 4. Harry Kane Leads. What About The Rest Of The Attack? Harry Kane is the undisputed starter up top and now has a taste for domestic silverware with his second straight Bundesliga title at Bayern Munich and an astounding 146 goals in 143 appearances for the German club. Playing in Saudi Arabia has apparently paid off because Ivan Toney, who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli, made the cut. His numbers are very impressive, as he has 42 goals and 11 assists in 37 appearances, but he has only played seven minutes for Tuchel. Ollie Watkins, however, remains the second choice to Kane. The best thing that could have ever happened to the Aston Villa striker was not being called in March for the international friendlies. Since then, he ignited a fire that helped his club earn a Champions League spot and win the Europa League final. The wide areas are also key as Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke take over the right wing, whilst Marcus Rashford — excellent for Barcelona — and Newcastle's Anthony Gordon will battle it out for the opposite flank. 5. Expect Competition In The Midfield Aside from Arsenal's Declan Rice, I don’t think anyone else has a guaranteed starting role in England’s midfield. Eliott Anderson, who is probably leaving Nottingham Forest this summer, is most likely next to the aforementioned Rice as they did in qualifiers but Kobie Mainoo has been in great form since Michael Carrick’s arrival at Manchester United, so there’s that to contemplate. Tuchel also loves veteran Jordan Henderson, who was never missing out. In front of them? The question once again will be between Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers, who just won his first major piece of silverware with Aston Villa thanks to their Europa League triumph. Arsenal's Eberechi Eze also offers something for the German to think about. All in all, this is an England side where there is no room for niceties. Tuchel wanted to breathe new life and mix it with experience. Some choices are justified, some are questionable. But in the end, all that matters is that they come together (I promise this is the last time) in order to finally win their first World Cup trophy since 1966.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel Drops Big Names From England's World Cup Squad]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Big names were left out of England’s World Cup squad, with Phil Foden and Cole Palmer the most notable omissions from Thomas Tuchel’s roster.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:57:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Big names were left out of England’s World Cup squad on Friday, with Phil Foden and Cole Palmer surprise omissions from Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man roster. There was no place either for Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold or Manchester United duo Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw in the group headed to the tournament in United States, Canada and Mexico. "I think from day one, we were very clear that we are trying to select and build the best possible team, which is not necessarily to select and collect 26 most talented players," Tuchel said. "Teams win championships. It’s as simple as that. And what we are trying to achieve in the summer can only be achieved as a team." England is trying to win a first men’s title since lifting the World Cup in 1966. Foden was the double player of the year in England with Manchester City just two years ago. Chelsea’s Palmer was one of England’s star players at the European Championship in 2024, scoring in the final against Spain. Yet both players endured disappointing seasons with their clubs and ultimately paid the price by failing to make the cut for Tuchel's squad. Maguire confirmed on Thursday he would not be going to the tournament, saying he was "shocked and gutted" not to be included. "I can assure every fan in the country," Tuchel said, "that we have 26, 100%-committed players in camp with us, who know their role, who are ready to buy into their role on and off the pitch, and who are ready and committed to the idea of team spirit and being unselfish." England's top players — Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice — were all included. A surprise inclusion was Ivan Toney, who has only played once for his country since moving to the Saudi league after Euro 2024. [Takeaways: England's World Cup Roster Selection] Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has also been included after making a late run in the second half of the season. Mainoo had been an emerging figure at the Euros, but lost his England place after being pushed to the fringes at United under former coach Ruben Amorim. He was reinstated to the first team when Michael Carrick took over in January and has been a driving force in United's rise to third in the Premier League, which has secured a return to the Champions League. Arsenal's Premier League title winners Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke will be going to their first World Cup and Marcus Rashford — dropped from Euro 2024 — is going to another major international tournament after rebuilding his career at Barcelona this season. Foden's dip in form Foden has been regularly selected by Tuchel since the German coach took charge of England in January 2025 and his most recent appearances came during the last international window in March. He started every game on England's run to the final of the last Euros, which it lost 2-1 to Spain. But he has rarely started for City since the turn of the year as his form has dipped and he was a non-playing substitute in last week's FA Cup final victory. Palmer, who was the young player of the year in England in 2024 and inspired Chelsea to triumph at the Club World Cup last year, was seen as one of the country's brightest stars. Like Foden, he has also struggled for consistency this season and hasn't scored in his last 14 games for club and country. ___ England squad: Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Manchester City). Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Djed Spence (Tottenham), John Stones (Manchester City). Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa). Forwards: Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa). Reporting by The Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Pep Guardiola Leaving Manchester City After Season, Ending Dominant 10-Year Run]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Pep Guardiola said he is leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, ending a trophy-laden spell in which he established the club as a power while changing the face the English soccer.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:01:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Pep Guardiola confirmed Friday what Manchester City fans had been fearing. The club’s most successful manager is leaving, bringing to a close a trophy-laden, 10-year spell in which he established City as one of major forces in Europe and changed the face of English soccer. Guardiola, who had a further year left on his City contract, will take charge of his final game against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. "Don’t ask me the reasons I’m leaving. There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it’s my time," Guardiola said. "Nothing is eternal, if it was, I would be here. Eternal will be the feeling, the people, the memories, the love I have for my Manchester City." City said Guardiola would take up a role as global ambassador. Enzo Maresca — the former Chelsea manager who was previously assistant to Guardiola at City — is the favorite to take on the daunting task of filling Guardiola’s shoes after a decade of unprecedented dominance. Since joining City in the summer of 2016, Guardiola led the Abu Dhabi-backed team to six Premier League titles and the Champions League for the first time in 2023. He won 17 major trophies in all, including a domestic double this season of the English League Cup and the FA Cup. He has won 35 major titles across his coaching career including his time at Barcelona and Bayern Munich. City was far his longest job in management, having never previously stayed more than four years in a role. He set new benchmarks, with City becoming the first team to win four-straight English league titles and the first to amass 100 points in a single season in 2018. The following year City became the first team to win the domestic treble of the league, FA Cup and League Cup in the same season. But his biggest achievement was leading City to the ultimate treble in 2023, winning the league, Champions League and FA Cup — matching Manchester United’s feat from more than 20 years earlier in 1999. [Real Madrid: Álvaro Arbeloa Confirms Real Madrid Exit Amid Talk Of José Mourinho's Return] He also brought to England a style of soccer — a possession-based approach that started with playing the ball out from the goalkeeper or defense — that ended up being mimicked across the country, from kids’ teams at grassroots level to rival teams in the Premier League. "The unique approach that he brings to his coaching has allowed him to constantly challenge the accepted truths of our game. It is the reason that in the last 10 years he has not only made Manchester City better — he has also made football better," City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said. He added that it was the "right answer" for Guardiola to walk away now. While he goes out on another trophy-winning campaign, this was the first time in his career that he has gone two seasons without being crowned league champion. City was also eliminated from the Champions League before the quarterfinal stage in each of the last two years. City said Guardiola's new role would see him give technical advice to clubs in its ownership group. "Pep’s legacy is extraordinary and its true impact will be better assessed by Manchester City historians of the future," said chief executive Ferran Sorriano. "If there is something more difficult than winning, it is winning again. It requires incredible persistence, resilience and the humility to start again every year, with the same energy, again and again. This is what Pep did." While Guardiola will go down as one of the greatest managers in Premier League history — rivaling Alex Ferguson — he repeatedly had to defend City against allegations of financial breaches, with more than 100 charges still hanging over the club. City was accused of providing misleading information about its finances over a nine-year period from 2009-18 — a span in which it won three titles and signed some of the world’s best players, like Yaya Toure, Sergio Aguero and Kevin de Bruyne. One of those titles was won under Guardiola. City has always denied wrongdoing. Guardiola said he "fully convinced" the club was innocent. "We worked. We suffered. We fought. And we did things our own way. Our way," said Guardiola in his farewell message to fans. Reporting by The Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Álvaro Arbeloa Confirms Real Madrid Exit Amid Talk Of José Mourinho's Return]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Álvaro Arbeloa has confirmed that Saturday will be his last game in charge of Real Madrid when it hosts Athletic Bilbao.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:12:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed what many soccer fans in Spain had taken for granted for weeks — he won’t be Real Madrid’s coach beyond the final game of the season on Saturday. When asked in a press conference Friday if the game against Athletic Bilbao would be his last, Arbeloa said "yes." Arbeloa had been widely expected to be on his way out after he was unable to steer the team to a title this season following his promotion from the club’s reserve team in January to replace the fired Xabi Alonso. Madrid lost to a second-division opponent in the Copa del Rey in Arbeloa’s debut. It then exited the Champions League quarterfinals to Bayern Munich, and will finish second in La Liga to Barcelona. It was assumed that unless the team did spectacularly well under Arbeloa that he would be an interim coach until the club could find a better option in the offseason. And so it is playing out, with Spanish media rife with reports that Madrid is seriously considering bringing back José Mourinho for a second stint 13 years after he coached the club. Mourinho has coached Benfica this campaign but recently said he will decide his future soon. Arbeloa, 43, said that he will seek "new challenges" after having learned from his first major coaching job. "I have already made the leap, improved greatly over these four months, and I feel prepared for new challenges," Arbeloa said. "Starting Monday, I will think about them." Reporting by The Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[How to Watch 2026 Wienie 500: TV Channel, Streaming, Schedule]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/motor/how-watch-2026-wienie-500-tv-channel-streaming-schedule</link>
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				    <![CDATA[How to watch the 2026 Wienie 500, including TV channel, streaming info, start time and event details from Indianapolis Motor Speedway.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:44:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[One of racing’s newest and most unique traditions returns Friday afternoon as the Wienie 500 takes center stage ahead of the Indy 500. The Wienie 500 features six iconic hot dog-themed vehicles battling it out at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a lighthearted race. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Wienie 500, including the TV channel, streaming information and start time. How to Watch the 2026 Wienie 500 What is the Wienie 500? The Wienie 500 is a promotional race featuring the Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles competing on a specially designed course during Indianapolis 500 festivities. Each Wienermobile represents a regional hot dog style, adding a fun twist to race week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Many of the fan-favorite traditions from the inaugural Wienie 500 are returning this year, including custom Wienermobile decals, Hotdogger racing suits and the iconic "Wiener Song" anthem. The celebration continues at the "Wieners Circle" podium, where the winner will be greeted with a mustard spray and the coveted Borg-Wiener Trophy. It’s all part of the over-the-top spectacle that makes the Wienie 500 one of the most entertaining events of Indy 500 week. Which Wienermobiles are racing in the Wienie 500? Last year's champ, Slaw Dog, is back to defend its title. The field will also include: When is the 2026 Indianapolis 500? The 2026 Indianapolis 500 will take place Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Coverage begins at 10 a.m. ET on FOX with the green flag dropping at 12:45 p.m. ET. Stream the Indy 500 on FOX One.]]>
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					<![CDATA[FanDuel Promo Code: Get $150 in Bonus Bets If Your Bet Wins!]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Bet $5, get $150 in Bonus Bets If Your Bet Wins with our FanDuel sportsbook offer for new users.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:44 -0400</pubDate>
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					<![CDATA[bet365 Bonus Code: Bet $10, Get $200 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose with Promo Code FOX365]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Claim the bet365 Sportsbook promo code which give you $365 in bonus bets.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:39 -0400</pubDate>
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Market Coverage Odds Refresh Speed &amp; Stability Interface &amp; User Experience Standout Features In summary, bet365 is the gold standard in live betting, both globally and in the U.S. Other sportsbooks are catching up, but bet365 remains the one most serious in-play bettors prefer. If live betting is your priority, bet365 is arguably the best choice on the market. bet365 Promotions Unlike DraftKings and FanDuel, bet365 doesn’t rely on constant flashy promos; its pitch is reliability and value over volume. The promo menu is smaller but more practical, centered on parlay boosts, early payout offers, and simple bet boosts. Rather than cycling gimmicky one-offs, bet365 sticks to a consistent set of evergreen deals. Its early payouts are among the most bettor-friendly in the U.S., and its parlay boosts can add up to 100% when many rivals cap lower. Terms are straightforward with minimal fine print, though you’ll see fewer splashy, event-driven promos around things like March Madness or the Super Bowl. Overall, the approach fits the brand: a trusted international sportsbook that’s stable and less gimmicky. You get less variety than some U.S. competitors, but the boosts and early payouts are higher quality. bet365 Deposit &amp; Withdrawal Methods Trust &amp; Safety bet365 Pros &amp; Cons Pros: Cons: bet365 Sportsbook Promo Code &amp; Sportsbook FAQ What is the current bet365 bonus code? Where is bet365 legal​? How long do bet365 withdrawals take? What is the bet $10, get $200 promotion? This is bet365’s flagship new-user "bet-and-get" offer. The basic structure is: Some versions of the promo also offer a "First Bet Safety Net" (up to $1,000) for bettors who prefer a higher maximum (with more risk). Is bet365 legit? Yes — overall bet365 is considered a legitimate, reputable sportsbook with strong global credentials. It is well established internationally, regulated in multiple jurisdictions (e.g. UK, Gibraltar). In the U.S., it holds legal licenses in states where it operates, and abides by local regulations. Withdrawal systems, banking, and user security tend to be solid, with relatively transparent terms. That said, like any sportsbook, you should carefully review the terms &amp; conditions, especially for your state (bonus rules, wagering requirements, withdrawal limits, etc.). Gambling disclaimer: Only individuals aged 21 and over are permitted to gamble. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Gambling is subject to local state regulation and is illegal in some states. Please gamble responsibly – information relating to responsible gambling can be found here.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Underdog Promo Code FOXSPORTS: Play $5 Get $50 in Bonus Entries]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Claim the Underdog Fantasy promo code and unlock $50 in bonus cash when you play just $5. Learn how to claim, terms, app features, and more.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Underdog Fantasy has redefined daily fantasy sports with its fast-growing pick’em contests, sleek mobile app, and emphasis on user-friendly gameplay. New users can enter the Underdog promo code FOXSPORTS to Play $5, Get $50 in Bonus Entries, giving fans a simple way to start building lineups and competing for real money in approved states. The Western Conference Finals shifts to San Antonio after the Thunder and Spurs split the first two games. The Avalanche saw the Golden Knights take Game 1. Now they try to even the series and win Game 2 tonight. MLB’s slate is stacked with the Yankees hosting the Rays for three games. The Guardians bring a 9-1 stretch into Philadelphia, while the Dodgers and Brewers open a key NL series. Current Underdog Fantasy Promo Code FOXSPORTS: Play $5, Get $50 in Bonus Entries (May 2026) Underdog is designed to appeal to both fantasy players crossing into sports betting as well as new sportsbook users. Underdog Fantasy Bonus Terms &amp; Conditions: Play $5, Get $50 in Bonus Entries How to Sign Up and Claim the Underdog Fantasy Promo Code Underdog Fantasy Promotions for Existing Customers Underdog Fantasy doesn’t just cater to new users—existing customers can also take advantage of ongoing promotions designed to keep the experience engaging. From recurring odds boosts to special contests and bonus entry drops, there are plenty of ways for returning players to get extra value throughout the year. Today's Top Underdog Promos for Existing Customers Underdog Promo Comparison vs Other Daily Fantasy Sports Apps How Does the Underdog Sign-Up Bonus Compare to the Competition? When it comes to welcome offers, Underdog stands out with its Play $5, Get $50 in Bonus Entries promotion using code FOXSPORTS. This low-barrier offer requires only a $5 entry, making it one of the most accessible thresholds among daily fantasy sports apps. The bonus delivers guaranteed value—players receive the full $50 whether their initial entry wins or loses—but it must be used within 14 days of activation. Compared to other platforms, Underdog’s offer is simpler and more immediate. DraftKings Fantasy gives new users a free entry into large-prize contests with their first deposit, which offers big upside but no guaranteed bonus entries. Betr provides $10 free on signup plus a 100% deposit match up to $200, a higher ceiling than Underdog but with larger deposit requirements. Sleeper matches deposits 100% up to $100, which is straightforward but doesn’t surpass Underdog’s flat $50 bonus entries. Chalkboard combines a 100% deposit match up to $100 with a Free Square, but the structure is a bit more complex to maximize. Overall, Underdog’s Play $5, Get $50 promo is one of the most user-friendly and accessible offers in the DFS space. While some competitors provide higher potential bonuses, they usually involve larger deposits or greater risk. Underdog is well-positioned for casual players who want instant, guaranteed value without a big financial commitment. Where is Underdog Fantasy Sports Legal? Underdog Fantasy Review 2026 Underdog Fantasy has rapidly become one of the most popular daily fantasy sports apps in the United States, offering a fresh alternative to traditional DFS platforms. The app centers around fantasy pick’em contests, snake drafts, and best ball formats, creating a streamlined experience that appeals to both casual players and dedicated fantasy fans. With simple gameplay, generous promotions, and a mobile-first design, Underdog has carved out a strong niche in the DFS market. This 2026 review will take a closer look at the platform’s usability, app performance, contest variety, promotions, payment options, and customer support to give you a clear picture of what to expect. Underdog User Experience &amp; Interface Underdog Fantasy delivers a clean, mobile-first experience that sets it apart from the darker, casino-style designs of many sportsbooks. The app features a bright, modern aesthetic with intuitive navigation tabs for Pick’em, Drafts, Contests, and Account. Building entries is straightforward—players can tap on lines, choose between flex or power play, and confirm their entry with a single click. The drafting interface for Best Ball contests is particularly well designed, allowing users to draft in real time directly from their mobile device. Performance is generally smooth with quick load times, though there can be occasional lag during high-traffic moments like NFL Sundays. Overall, the platform is highly user-friendly and optimized for quick, seamless play, making it approachable for both new and experienced users. Underdog Mobile App Review The Underdog mobile app is built for speed and convenience, offering fast and reliable payment integrations through PayPal, credit and debit cards, Venmo, and Apple Pay. The contest lobby updates in real time, allowing users to see the latest pick’em lines and draft entries as they become available. Notifications keep players informed about contest results, winnings, and new promotions, making it easy to stay engaged without constantly checking the app. A secure wallet system clearly tracks deposits, entries, and winnings, giving users full visibility into their funds. Overall, Underdog offers one of the smoothest and highest-rated DFS app experiences in the U.S., with performance and usability that match its growing popularity. Underdog Contest Variety &amp; Market Depth Underdog Fantasy offers a strong mix of contest types and market depth that appeal to a wide range of players. Pick’em contests are the centerpiece, allowing users to select two to five player stat lines (higher or lower) with payout multipliers that increase based on the number of picks in each entry. Best Ball drafts have become a fan favorite, especially for NFL season-long play, where users draft once and Underdog automatically sets the optimal lineup each week. For those who prefer shorter commitments, daily and weekly drafts are available across major sports like the NBA, MLB, and NFL. The platform also supports private contests, making it easy to create and join friends’ leagues for a more social and competitive DFS experience. Underdog Payout Competitiveness Underdog Fantasy keeps payouts simple and transparent through standardized multipliers for its pick’em contests. Two picks pay out at 3×, three picks at 6×, four picks at 10×, and five picks at 20×. This fixed structure makes it easy for players to understand potential returns without worrying about changing odds or complex pricing models. Draft contests and Best Ball formats use prize pools, with winnings determined by the number of entries and final placement. Unlike traditional sportsbooks such as FanDuel or DraftKings, Underdog doesn’t factor in juice or variable odds—payouts are fixed, shifting the focus toward smart player selection rather than line shopping. This straightforward approach is a major draw for players who prefer clarity and consistency in their wagering. Betting Features &amp; Innovation Underdog Fantasy distinguishes itself with a mix of innovative features that enhance both flexibility and engagement. The insurance option through Flex pick’em entries gives players a safety net, offering reduced payouts if one leg misses and lowering overall risk. Its Best Ball format has become a signature offering, with Underdog emerging as the clear leader in season-long fantasy drafts and drawing massive participation for NFL contests each year. Player pick props are updated throughout the day across multiple sports, ensuring fresh opportunities for action. The platform also uses a simple wallet system, keeping entries and withdrawals in one place for quick and seamless access to winnings. Combined with private drafts, influencer collaborations, and integrated promos, Underdog creates a strong community feel that sets it apart from more transactional DFS platforms. Underdog Deposit &amp; Withdrawal Methods Deposit Options: Underdog Fantasy supports a range of fast and reliable deposit methods to make funding an account simple. Players can use credit or debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover), which are the most common and are processed instantly. PayPal provides a secure eWallet option with immediate funding, while Venmo offers another quick and convenient way to add funds. Mobile users can also take advantage of Apple Pay or Google Pay for seamless deposits directly from their devices. The minimum deposit is typically $10, though this can vary slightly by state and payment method. Across all options, deposits appear in the account instantly, ensuring players can start entering contests without delay. Withdrawal Methods: Underdog Fantasy offers several secure and efficient withdrawal options to give players flexibility when cashing out. PayPal is the fastest and most reliable method, with most withdrawals processed within 24 to 48 hours. Direct-to-debit card withdrawals for Visa and Mastercard are also available, typically taking two to five business days to complete. Online banking via ACH provides a dependable alternative, usually processed within two to four business days. For those who prefer traditional methods, check by mail is an option, though it’s slower and can take over a week. The minimum withdrawal amount is generally $10, making it easy for players to access their winnings without meeting high thresholds. Processing Notes: Before making a first withdrawal on Underdog Fantasy, users may be asked to verify their identity or provide payment proof to ensure account security. Withdrawals are generally processed back to the original deposit method whenever possible, a standard measure to prevent fraud and money laundering. It’s also important to note that any bonus entries must meet the required playthrough terms before they become eligible for withdrawal. These policies help maintain a secure and compliant payment system while ensuring a smooth experience for verified users. Trust &amp; Safety Underdog Fantasy operates with a strong emphasis on trust and player safety. The platform is licensed and regulated in the U.S. states where it’s active, typically under fantasy sports and DFS regulations rather than traditional sportsbook laws. It’s legally available in dozens of states, though availability depends on local regulations, so it’s always smart to confirm the current active states. Since launching in 2020, Underdog has grown rapidly, earning a strong reputation among fantasy players for its best ball contests and expanding pick’em games, even as it remains smaller than industry giants like FanDuel and DraftKings. The company is backed by significant venture capital funding and strategic partnerships, adding further credibility. Within the app, players can set deposit and entry limits, as well as use playtime controls to manage their activity. There are also options for self-exclusion and cooling-off periods for those who need a break. Underdog provides access to responsible play resources, including the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and various state-level programs, reinforcing its commitment to safe and responsible play. Click here to read more on responsible gaming from Underdog. Underdog Fantasy Pros &amp; Cons Pros Cons Underdog Fantasy Promo Code FAQ What is the current Underdog Fantasy welcome bonus? Do I need an Underdog promo code to claim the sign-up offer? Where is Underdog Fantasy legal to play? Is Underdog Fantasy the same as a sportsbook? How do I make deposits and withdrawals on Underdog? How long does it take to withdraw winnings from Underdog? Can I play Underdog in multiple states with the same account? What types of games does Underdog offer (DFS, pick’em, best ball)? Does Underdog offer ongoing promotions for existing users? Is Underdog Fantasy a safe and legit platform? What responsible gaming tools does Underdog provide? 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					<![CDATA[Dabble Promo Code FOX: $10 No Deposit Bonus for New Users]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Use promo code 'FOX' on Dabble Fantasy to get a $10 No-Deposit Bonus. Sign up free, copy top picks, and start playing today — no payment needed.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[New users can use the Dabble Fantasy promo code FOX to claim a $10 no-deposit bonus—just sign up and you’ll get $10 in bonus funds before making your first real-money entry. Dabble Fantasy offers a modern daily fantasy pick’em experience, with an emphasis on social features, real-time picks, and simple contest formats. Whether you’re new to DFS or just exploring alternatives, now’s a great time to try Dabble while the major sports seasons are in full swing. The Western Conference Finals is even as it shifts to San Antonio for the next two games. Vegas grabbed Game 1 from Colorado in the Western Conference Finals in the NHL. MLB action includes the Yankees hosting the Rays and the Brewers hosting the Dodgers in a three-game set. Current Dabble Fantasy Promo Code FOX: $10 No Deposit Bonus (May 2026) Dabble Promo Code Terms &amp; Conditions How to Sign Up and Claim the Dabble Fantasy Promo Code Dabble Promotions for Existing Customers Dabble Fantasy offers a full schedule of rotating weekly promotions designed to keep gameplay fun, interactive, and rewarding. Whether you’re chasing bonus funds, community prizes, or live giveaways, there’s always something new happening every day of the week. Dabble Fantasy Promo Code Comparison vs Other Daily Fantasy Sports Apps How Does the Dabble Sign-Up Bonus Compare to the Competition? Dabble Fantasy’s $10 No-Deposit Bonus stands out as one of the most beginner-friendly offers in the daily fantasy space. Unlike most DFS apps that require a deposit or contest entry before you see any value, Dabble lets you start completely free — no payment method, no strings attached. That means new users can immediately explore the app, join contests, and even win real money — all without risking a cent. How It Stacks Up Against Other DFS Apps: Takeaway: Dabble Fantasy’s no-deposit $10 bonus is the most accessible among major DFS apps — giving players immediate funds and a true risk-free start. While Boom Fantasy’s $100 refund and Underdog’s $50 play bonus offer larger caps, Dabble’s simplicity and instant credit make it ideal for casual users or first-time DFS players who want to test the platform before committing any money. Where is Dabble Fantasy Sports Legal? Dabble Fantasy Review 2026 Dabble Fantasy has quickly become one of the most talked-about daily fantasy apps in the U.S., combining classic pick’em contests with social interaction, live chat, and community-driven rewards. Unlike traditional DFS platforms, Dabble brings a social twist — allowing users to follow other players, copy their picks, and chat in real time while tracking results. It’s a blend of fantasy sports and social media that feels more dynamic, engaging, and beginner-friendly than most competitors. The platform appeals to both casual fans and DFS regulars thanks to its free $10 no-deposit bonus, fast sign-up flow, and steady stream of promos and community events that make every week feel active and rewarding. This review covers Dabble Fantasy’s usability, gameplay experience, contest variety, payouts, payment methods, and overall trustworthiness. Dabble Fantasy User Experience &amp; Interface Dabble Fantasy’s app delivers one of the most modern and social experiences in the DFS category. It’s built with mobile users in mind — fast, intuitive, and designed to make daily fantasy feel approachable for newcomers without alienating seasoned players. Overall: Dabble Fantasy’s interface strikes the perfect balance between social engagement and DFS functionality — ideal for users who want quick pick’em gameplay, live community vibes, and seamless mobile performance. Dabble App User Reviews Highlights: Overall: Dabble’s app is one of the most interactive and community-driven in the DFS market. The smooth interface, social integration, and consistent reliability have earned it some of the highest user satisfaction scores among newer fantasy apps in the U.S. Dabble Fantasy Contest Variety &amp; Market Depth Dabble Fantasy separates itself from traditional DFS apps by emphasizing social, real-time pick’em gameplay and community interaction. Instead of complex drafts or salary caps, users compete through simple, fast-paced contests built around player stat predictions and community engagement. Whether you want to build your own card, copy a top player’s entry, or join live chat contests, Dabble offers multiple ways to play and win. Pick’em Contests: Choose 2–5 players and predict whether each will go Over or Under their stat line. Combine multiple picks for higher potential payouts. Hedge Mode: Dabble includes a "Hedge" option, allowing users to lower their potential payout in exchange for the ability to miss one pick and still earn a smaller return — a risk-management feature similar to "Insurance" on other apps. Copy Play: One of Dabble’s standout features. You can instantly copy another user’s entry from the social feed with one tap, making it easy for new players to follow experienced users or ride with popular picks. Social Challenges &amp; Events: Dabble regularly runs themed contests and promotions tied to major sports events — from NFL primetime games to college football Saturdays — with bonus funds, Copy Cash boosts, and leaderboard prizes. Community Play: The app’s feed and Banter chat rooms let users talk through picks, share results, and join community entries, turning fantasy play into a live, interactive experience. Dabble Payout Competitiveness Dabble Fantasy uses a tiered multiplier system that rewards accuracy and higher pick counts. Like most pick’em-style DFS platforms, the more players you select correctly, the larger your potential payout — but the greater the risk if one leg misses. Users can choose between All-In (must hit every pick) or Hedge (reduced payout if one pick misses) contest styles. This flexibility allows players to balance high-risk, high-reward entries with safer, lower-ceiling options. Standard Pick’em Payouts Hedge Mode: Selecting the Hedge option reduces top-end payouts but allows some margin for error — for instance, hitting 4 out of 5 or 5 out of 6 picks may still return a partial win. Copy Cash Rewards: Beyond standard multipliers, Dabble users can earn Copy Cash when other players duplicate their cards, creating a second layer of earnings that rewards social engagement as well as game accuracy. Overall: Dabble’s payout model is straightforward and transparent. While its top advertised multipliers can reach four figures, most contests follow the classic 2–12 pick progression shown above. Between flexible Hedge entries and social Copy Cash incentives, Dabble provides one of the most balanced reward systems in the daily fantasy pick’em market. Betting Features &amp; Innovation Dabble Fantasy distinguishes itself from other DFS platforms by merging classic pick’em gameplay with social networking features and real-time interaction — creating a uniquely engaging experience that feels part fantasy app, part sports community. Its design focuses on simplicity, speed, and social connection, giving players more ways to engage beyond simply submitting Over/Under picks. Dabble Fantasy Deposit &amp; Withdrawal Methods Dabble Fantasy provides a fast, straightforward banking experience built around instant deposits and quick withdrawals through secure bank connections. The platform keeps things simple — just a few payment options, a $5 minimum, and no unnecessary fees. Deposits:Most Dabble deposits process instantly, allowing players to start building entries right away. Payments are accepted through major cards and Apple Pay. Dabble Fantasy Withdrawal Methods: Dabble uses secure bank transfers powered by Aeropay, including Real-Time Payments (RTP) for banks that support instant withdrawals. For non-RTP banks, standard ACH timelines apply. Dabble Fantasy Pros &amp; Cons Dabble Fantasy stands out for its social-first approach to daily fantasy sports — combining pick’em gameplay with community features that make it feel more interactive than traditional DFS apps. Here’s how it stacks up overall: Pros Cons Dabble Promo Code FAQ What is the current Dabble Fantasy welcome bonus? Do I need a Dabble promo code to claim the sign-up offer? Where is Dabble legal to play? How do I make deposits and withdrawals on Dabble? How long does it take to withdraw winnings from Dabble? Can I play Dabble Fantasy in multiple states with the same account? What types of games does Dabble offer? Is Dabble Fantasy legit? What responsible gaming tools does Dabble Fantasy provide? Can I use multiple DFS apps alongside Dabble’s welcome offer? Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!]]>
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					<![CDATA[Kalshi Promo Code FOXSPORTS: Get $10 Bonus After Your First $10 Trade]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Use Kalshi promo code FOXSPORTS to get a $10 bonus after trading $10. Learn how Kalshi works, where it’s legal, and how prediction markets differ from sportsbooks.]]>
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				    <![CDATA[This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. The Kalshi promo code FOXSPORTS gives new users a simple welcome offer: trade $10 in prediction markets and receive a $10 bonus. The Thunder earned a split with a Game 2 win and now travel to San Antonio for Games 3 and 4. Vegas took Game 1 against Colorado, putting the pressure squarely on the Avalanche. MLB action includes the Yankees hosting the Rays in a three-game series, the Guardians visiting the Phillies, and the Dodgers battling the Brewers in a major NL set. Unlike traditional sportsbooks, Kalshi operates as a federally regulated prediction market exchange where users trade contracts based on real-world outcomes. These markets cover a wide range of topics, including: Unlike traditional sportsbooks, Kalshi allows users to buy and sell event contracts tied to probabilities, with prices ranging from $0 to $1 depending on how likely an outcome is to happen. When you sign up and use the Kalshi bonus code FOXSPORTS, you can start trading these markets and qualify for the new-user bonus after completing your first $10 in trades. Current Kalshi Promo Code FOXSPORTS Details: Get a $10 Bonus After Your First $10 Trade Enter the Kalshi promo code FOXSPORTS, trade $10 in prediction markets, and you’ll receive $10 in bonus trading credit. Kalshi Promo Code FOXSPORTS Terms &amp; Conditions How to Claim the Kalshi Welcome Bonus What Is Kalshi? Kalshi is a regulated prediction market platform where users trade contracts based on the outcomes of real-world events. Instead of placing traditional bets like you would at a sportsbook, Kalshi allows users to buy and sell "Yes" or "No" contracts tied to specific questions. These questions can cover a wide range of topics, including: Each contract is priced between $0 and $1, which represents the market’s estimated probability of that event occurring. For example, if a contract is priced at $0.65, the market is implying a 65% chance that the event will happen. If the prediction is correct, the contract settles at $1. If the outcome is incorrect, it settles at $0. Unlike traditional sportsbooks, where bettors wager against the house, Kalshi functions more like a financial exchange where users trade against other participants in the market. The platform operates under oversight from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), making it one of the only federally regulated prediction markets available to U.S. users. What Can You Trade on Kalshi? Kalshi offers a wide range of prediction markets that allow users to trade contracts tied to real-world outcomes. These markets go far beyond sports and cover events across politics, economics, weather, and pop culture. Because Kalshi is structured as a prediction market exchange, users can also sell their contracts before an event is finalized if prices move in their favor. This allows traders to lock in profits or reduce losses based on changing market probabilities. Some of the most common types of markets available on Kalshi include: Sports markets Users can trade contracts on outcomes in leagues such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and major college sports. A typical market might ask which team will win a game or championship. Political markets Kalshi became widely known for its election prediction markets. Users can trade contracts related to election outcomes, control of Congress, and other political developments. Economic markets Many traders use Kalshi to speculate on economic indicators such as inflation, unemployment reports, interest rate decisions, and other government data releases. Weather markets Kalshi also lists contracts based on measurable weather events, such as temperature levels, snowfall totals, and hurricane activity. Entertainment and pop culture markets The platform occasionally offers markets tied to major cultural events like award shows, movie releases, or trending news topics. How Kalshi Prediction Markets Work Kalshi markets are built around simple yes-or-no questions about real-world events. Each possible outcome is represented by a contract that traders can buy or sell. Contracts are priced between $0 and $1, which reflects the market’s estimated probability of the event occurring. For example: Your profit depends on the difference between the price you paid and the final $1 settlement value. For example, buying a contract at $0.60 would return $1 if correct, creating a profit of $0.40 per share. Another key difference from traditional sports betting is that contracts can be sold before the event finishes. If the probability of your prediction increases, you may be able to sell your contract early for a profit rather than waiting for final settlement. Because the market is driven by buyers and sellers, prices can move throughout the day as new information becomes available. This is why Kalshi markets often behave more like financial exchanges than sportsbooks. Where is Kalshi Legal in the United States Kalshi operates under federal oversight from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which means the platform is available to users across most of the United States. Because Kalshi is classified as a prediction market exchange rather than a traditional sportsbook, it is not regulated under state gambling laws the same way sports betting apps are. This allows Kalshi to operate nationally in many jurisdictions where sports betting is still illegal. As of May 2026, Kalshi is available in most U.S. states, but the platform is currently restricted in several jurisdictions. States Where Kalshi Is Legal States Where Kalshi is Not Available Kalshi Fees and Payment Methods Before trading prediction markets on Kalshi, users need to fund their account. The platform supports several common banking options, including traditional bank transfers and crypto deposits. Kalshi’s fee structure is relatively simple compared to many betting or trading platforms. Most deposits are free, though some payment methods may include small processing fees. Kalshi Deposit and Withdrawal Methods Kalshi may also charge small trading fees on matched orders, which are calculated based on the price and size of the contracts being traded. Withdrawals may include a flat processing fee, depending on the method selected. Kalshi vs Traditional Sportsbooks Kalshi may feel similar to sports betting apps at first, but the platform actually operates very differently from traditional sportsbooks like DraftKings or FanDuel. Instead of betting against a sportsbook that sets the odds, Kalshi operates as a prediction market exchange where users trade contracts against other market participants. Prices move based on supply and demand, and contracts settle at $1 if the predicted outcome occurs. This structure makes Kalshi function more like a financial exchange than a traditional betting platform. Kalshi Combos Kalshi also offers combos, which allow users to combine multiple event contracts into a single position. This works similarly to a parlay in traditional sports betting, where several predictions are linked together into one trade. When using combos on Kalshi, the probability of all outcomes occurring is combined into a single price. Because multiple events must be correct, the potential return is higher than trading a single contract. For example, a combo might include: If all of the predictions in the combo are correct, the position settles at $1 per contract, just like any other Kalshi market. Combos are most commonly available for major professional sports leagues, including the NBA and NFL. They allow traders to build higher-risk, higher-reward positions using multiple events within the same trade. However, it’s important to remember that because several outcomes must be correct, combos also carry greater risk than single-event contracts. Kalshi Pros and Cons Like any trading platform, Kalshi has advantages and limitations. Understanding how the prediction market works can help users decide whether it fits their trading style. Pros Cons Kalshi Promo Code FAQ What is the current Kalshi promo code? The current Kalshi promo code is FOXSPORTS. New users who sign up with this code can receive a $10 bonus after completing $10 in trades on the platform. How do you get the Kalshi $10 bonus? To receive the Kalshi welcome bonus, create a new account using promo code FOXSPORTS, deposit funds, and complete at least $10 in event contract trades. Once the requirement is met, Kalshi will credit your account with the $10 bonus trading credit. Is Kalshi legal in the United States? Yes. Kalshi operates as a federally regulated prediction market exchange under oversight from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The platform is available in most U.S. states, though it is currently restricted in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, and Ohio. How do Kalshi contracts work? Kalshi contracts are priced between $0 and $1, which represents the market’s estimated probability of an event occurring. If the predicted outcome happens, the contract settles at $1. If it does not occur, the contract settles at $0. What payment methods does Kalshi accept? Kalshi supports several funding options, including debit cards, bank transfers (ACH), Apple Pay, wire transfers, and USDC crypto deposits.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Latest Intel On USA's 2026 World Cup Roster: What Surprises Are Looming?]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/usmnt-world-cup-roster-gozo-richards-mckennie-pulisic</link>
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				    <![CDATA[A consistent theme has emerged on the eve of Mauricio Pochettino selecting the USA's roster for next month’s World Cup: Nobody really knows.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:26:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[A consistent theme has emerged on the eve of Mauricio Pochettino selecting the United States men’s national team’s roster for next month’s FIFA World Cup: Nobody really knows. Pochettino will inform the 26 players who survive the cull this weekend, according to multiple sources briefed on the Argentine’s plans. The ex-Chelsea and PSG boss has previously said he won’t contact the pool of more than 50 players he’s called up during his 20-month tenure at all. Through much of that time, a window far shorter than the full four-year cycle most national team coaches have, Pochettino deliberately obliterated the hierarchy cultivated under predecessor Gregg Berhalter. It was an attempt to both deepen the player pool with hungry youngsters and push veterans who had become too assured of a starting spot. Starters at Qatar 2022, including the likes of striker Josh Sargent and midfielder Yunus Musah have been out of the picture for months. Juventus standout midfielder Weston McKennie was left home for September friendlies against Japan and South Korea, a message to the rest of the veterans that was clear. Pochettino vocalized it anyway. "No one has a place for sure," he said before that camp began. So is it any wonder that the player pool is on edge right now as a potentially life-changing decision looms? On Thursday, a source close to one of Pochettino’s regulars told me he’s not sure whether elation or anguish awaits. He’s probably not alone. McKennie responded to the September snub with a career-best season. He’s a lock now if he wasn’t then. So is forward Christian Pulisic, despite his career-worst scoring slump with AC Milan, and a few others including midfielder Tyler Adams, fullback Antonee "Jedi" Robinson and center back Chris Richards. That’s assuming Richards is even fully fit following news on Thursday that the defender tore ankle ligaments last week playing for Premier League side Crystal Palace. After that it’s anyone’s guess — and guess they pretty much have to. Because Pochettino has employed the same backroom staff for almost two decades, taking assistant coaches Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino and Toni Jimenez from Espanyol to Southampton to Spurs before stops with PSG, Chelsea and now the U.S. team. Not much leaks out. The coaches all live in Europe. They communicate in Spanish. Compared to the lead up to previous World Cup roster announcements, there’s a dearth of reliable information to be had. Within the span of a few minutes on Thursday night, a source told me one player who most would expect to be picked was hurt and likely out. Unprompted, another texted me the exact opposite; that the player is fine and therefore in. A similar thing happened regarding another veteran. Right now, I don’t have a good sense of where either player stands. "I’m not sure even Gooch knows" who’ll make it, a source told me, referring to acting U.S. Soccer sporting director Oguchi Onyewu. The only thing I can report confidently after a week-plus worth of digging is this: 19-year-old Real Salt Lake sensation Zavier Gozo was included in the provisional World Cup squad U.S. Soccer submitted to FIFA before the May 11 deadline. That list can include up to 55 names, from which the final 26 must be selected. Will Gozo stick when Pochettino makes it official on Tuesday? While my gut says probably not, a hard truth remains: My head really has no idea.]]>
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					<![CDATA[‘Pushing Each Other To The Limit’: Kevin Harvick Reflects On Kyle Busch Relationship]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Kevin Harvick remembers his former rival, Kyle Busch, after his sudden passing on Thursday.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Kevin Harvick remembered Kyle Busch as one of his fiercest competitors. And he also credited Busch, who died suddenly on Thursday at age 41, as one of the sport’s most influential figures. "NASCAR lost one of its true giants, whose impact is almost beyond measure," Harvick wrote in a post on social media. Harvick, now a FOX Sports analyst, and Busch had much in common, both growing up on the West Coast (Harvick in Bakersfield, Calif., and Busch in Las Vegas) and carrying the competitive desire that nothing else mattered but winning. The two nearly came to blows in a confrontation at Darlington Raceway in 2011. Harvick got out of his car after the race, went over to Busch’s car and took a swing at the window net while Busch drove away and hit Harvick’s car in the process. Busch and Harvick waged fierce battles over the years. Busch had to beat Harvick (as well as two other Champ 4 finalists) in both the 2015 and 2019 championship races, with Harvick finishing just 1.5 seconds behind Busch in 2015. They competed against each other over 20 Cup seasons. Busch sits ninth on the all-time wins list at 63; Harvick is 11th at 60. "Kyle Busch and I spent years pushing each other to the limit," Harvick wrote. "We raced hard, traded paint and fought for every inch because all either of us wanted to do was beat the other. "What people may not realize is how much that rivalry drove us both. Kyle made me better because you had to be at your absolute best to beat him. Over time, that fierce competition turned into a mutual respect." They both shared a passion for the sport that went beyond driving. Harvick and Busch both owned teams that raced in NASCAR’s national series. Kevin’s son, Keelan, is a few years older than Busch’s son, Brexton. Both Keelan and Brexton are aspiring NASCAR drivers. "As our careers evolved, so did our conversations," Harvick wrote. "We talked over building race teams, life beyond the racetrack, and our families, especially raising young sons who want to be racers themselves." The NASCAR industry mourns the loss of Busch, who is survived by his wife, Samantha, and their children, Brexton and Lennix. "I’m deeply saddened for Samantha, Brexton and Lennix," Harvick wrote. "There’s nothing that can replace a husband or a father."]]>
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					<![CDATA[A's $2B Las Vegas Strip Stadium Remains on Track for 2028 Opening]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/as-2b-las-vegas-strip-stadium-remains-track-2028-opening</link>
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				    <![CDATA[The lower bowl of the Athletics’ $2 billion domed stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is taking shape, and officials said the project remains on schedule to open before the 2028 season]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The lower bowl of the Athletics' $2 billion domed stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is taking shape, and officials said the project remains on schedule to open before the 2028 season. Club and contractor officials presented their update on the 33,000-person capacity ballpark on Thursday at the Las Vegas Stadium Authority meeting. "The lower-suite level is progressing substantially," said Tyler Van Eeckhaut, project director for contractors Mortenson-McCarthy. "We're starting to see a lot of rooms taking shape and a lot of that environment has really started to become a component of the stadium." Buttress work has been completed to mark a significant milestone, and the upper deck began going up in April. A parking garage on the southeast side will be phased in with 1,500 lots initially available and 2,500 by the time construction is completed. The A's might have to, however, build a temporary plaza on the northwest side. Bally's Corp. hasn't yet raised financing for an elevated plaza on the property as part of a $1.19 billion mixed-use project that includes restaurants, shopping and entertainment in addition to a hotel-casino and 2,500-seat theater. The stadium is part of the overall development plan. Sandy Dean, A’s vice chairman, said the club is in the process of creating plans so that a plaza will open by the time the first pitch is thrown in the 2028 season. "Those guys (at Bally's) are doing a lot of things, and we have to remember Bally's had the vision to bring us to this site," Dean said. "We and Las Vegas are all going to benefit by being on the Bally's site. This is just something we've got to sort through together with them in the next little bit." Steve Hill, CEO and president of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, told the A's to present a plan regarding the plaza at the next Stadium Authority meeting on Aug. 20. "In order to facilitate the retail and the parking that you would ultimately need beneath that plaza area, you have to tear that up and build a permanent plaza at some point in the future," Hill said after the meeting. "I don't know necessarily how that would work. We just asked for clarity on if that looks like an option that might have to be implemented that we understand that it will work." A's President Marc Badain said the first set of suites that were made available for purchase have sold out and 80% of the season-ticket packages for the seats behind home plate for what is called the Athletic Club have been sold. He added tickets will begin going on sale to the general public in the coming months. The team had also conducted about 85 hours of focus-group studies with 120 Las Vegas-area residents to their feedback regarding the A's move. Badain said he wasn't ready yet to share the specifics of those results. "We got their feedback with their experience with (the NHL's Golden Knights and NFL's Raiders) and things they love and things they'd like to see maybe a little different in our ballpark," Badain said. "But, overall, it was very positive." While construction takes place on the Las Vegas Strip, the A’s are playing the second of three planned seasons at a Triple-A stadium in West Sacramento, California. They played their previous 57 seasons in Oakland, California. The A's entered Thursday's play in first place in the AL West at 25-24, a game in front of the Texas Rangers. They will play six regular-season games next month at Las Vegas Ballpark, home to the club's Triple-A affiliate. Badain said just a few tickets remain for the June 8-10 series against Milwaukee and June 12-14 set against Colorado. Ceremonial groundbreaking on the stadium occurred June 23. The A’s Ballpark Experience Center in Las Vegas opened in December to give fans a chance to view the stadium in detail and take part in other immersive experiences. Reporting by the Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Kyle Busch Loved To Win, Hated To Lose — And Fans Reveled Watching It All]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nascar/kyle-busch-death-obituary</link>
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				    <![CDATA[NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died suddenly Thursday at age 41.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:25:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Kyle Busch loved to race and compete. He loved to make moves that no one else would dare to make. He loved being brash, whether with the car or with his tongue. But most of all, Rowdy loved to win. Man, did he love winning. He also hated losing. And those two attributes provided a combination on the track that turned Busch into one of the greatest talents ever to hold a NASCAR steering wheel. The 41-year-old Busch died Thursday, a day after being hospitalized overnight for a severe illness. The Busch family, NASCAR and Richard Childress Racing released a joint statement Thursday, calling Busch "a giant of the sport." "His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation,'" the statement said. An additional statement from the family Saturday noted: "The medical evaluation provided to the Busch Family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications." The stat sheets will say Busch won more national series races (234) than any other driver. He ranks ninth in all-time Cup Series wins at 63 and first in wins in the Craftsman Truck Series (69) and the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (102). Stats don’t tell the entire story of the Las Vegas kid just trying to follow in the footsteps of his older brother, Kurt Busch, to NASCAR. He literally got there too soon, having to leave his truck seat in 2001 at age 16, when it was determined that as long as Winston sponsored the Cup Series, he couldn’t compete with the cigarette company branding on track property. One of the sport's brightest stars would have to wait a couple of years to return to full-time NASCAR racing, and when he finally came on the scene, he was aggressive and brash and determined to make up for lost time in becoming one of the NASCAR greats who will for sure join his brother in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. He won throughout his 24-plus years in the sport, all the way to the end. His most recent victory came in a truck just last week at Dover Motor Speedway, where he competed in both the truck race and the NASCAR All-Star Race. Busch earned his best Cup finish of the season in the most recent points race on May 10, when he placed eighth at Watkins Glen International. During the event, he asked for a doctor to meet him after the race, but the reason was unclear. Busch indicated last weekend at Dover that he was still feeling a little under the weather. His family announced Thursday morning that he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness." Even with the serious tone of the announcement, it was hard to believe that someone fans had just seen race, someone they had seen battle for a win, could be gone. Many in the sport accept that tragedies could happen on the track. But off the track? Not to Rowdy. Not to the guy who loved to needle the media and loved to needle other competitors when in the right mood. Not the one who everyone was still hoping to rattle off some wins at any moment and help lift RCR to greater heights. RCR was the third Cup organization Busch had driven for, and one that seemed to fit his hard-nosed racing mold. He started his Cup career at Hendrick Motorsports in 2004, but when he found out he would be without a ride in 2008, he landed at Joe Gibbs Racing. Busch spent 15 years at JGR, where he won 56 Cup races as well as Cup titles in 2015 and 2019. He moved to RCR in 2023. He won three races with the team, the last one in June 2023 at World Wide Technology Raceway outside of St. Louis. Busch also owned a race team that primarily competed in the truck series. Kyle Busch Motorsports won 100 truck races over 14 years with two driver championships (Erik Jones and Christopher Bell) and seven owners championships. His ownership of race teams connected him with hundreds of industry personnel, who have him to thank, at least in part, for helping mold their careers. But the 2015 Cup title might be one of his greatest accomplishments. The comeback from an accident at Daytona International Speedway where he broke his right leg and left ankle required an intense rehab that had him working hours on end to regain the strength to be able to compete. He missed 11 races, won soon thereafter – and captured the title. For those who didn't think he should be the champion after missing 11 races? He didn't think twice. Don't hate the player, hate the game. And Busch often played the game. [NASCAR MOURNS: Tributes Pour In For Kyle Busch] Among his other accomplishments? The building of his family with wife Samantha and their two children, Brexton (11) and Lennix (4). Samantha and Kyle had trouble conceiving, and had Brexton through in vitro fertilization. When they discovered the high costs of the procedure, they dedicated their charitable efforts to raising funds so those who could not afford the price would still have a chance at becoming parents. Kyle raced against Brexton for the first time in micro sprints last year in March at a small dirt track in North Carolina. Kyle finished a little bit better and quipped with a laugh: "I’ve got bragging rights for the next couple of weeks." That was Kyle Busch. Competitive even against his son. But also seeing the humor in such a statement. Busch could see the humor in racing in the moments he wasn't seeing red amid the anger of losing. He would make fun of himself and others, especially those he felt had done him wrong. He would say things with a smirk or dripping with sarcasm, especially if he felt he was being unfairly singled out or treated unfairly. He could even find humor while seething. One of the funniest lines he ever delivered was in the aftermath of a fight a couple of years ago with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., when Stenhouse told Busch he would wreck him. Busch replied: "Bring it. … I suck just as bad as you." He carried that brutal honesty whether he was glum with the way he was running or elated with wins. Whenever Busch would win a race, he would deliver his signature bow. An act of confidence and an act that implied: "Yes, I've got a lot of these wins, come try to get you some." Fans would cheer. Fans would boo. Some lived to see him win. Some lived to see him lose. But he made them all feel alive. And, because of that, many will remember Kyle Busch as one of the greatest of all time.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Cam Ward's Shoulder 'Perfectly Healthy' Per Titans Coach]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-nfl-offseason-buzz-rumors</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Here's the latest offseason buzz and rumors around the NFL.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:24:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The NFL offseason is in full swing. The bulk of free agency has come and gone, with many of the top players available finding homes, and the NFL Draft is in the rear-view as well. There are still some notable free agents out there who have yet to be signed, however, and others might be on the move. Here's the latest look at some of the most notable rumors around the NFL. [2026 NFL Free Agency: Top 100 Players Available and Potential Fits] May 22 Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward is about 10 pounds lighter as he works to connect with his sixth offensive coordinator in as many seasons. He also has a pair of new wide receivers as well. Better yet? The shoulder injury that knocked him out of the finale of his rookie season is not an issue during the team's offseason program. "His arm’s perfectly healthy," new coach Robert Saleh said Thursday. "He’s slinging the ball. I mean, he’s got some good velocity on it. And just like everyone else, learning the system. But so far, so good." The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft started every game as a rookie for the Titans, throwing for 3,169 yards, setting a rookie franchise record. He had 15 touchdown passes with seven interceptions — including only one pick over the final nine games of the season — with his 1.3% interception rate a single-season franchise mark. Ward hurt his throwing shoulder on a touchdown run at Jacksonville, however. He needed only time and not surgery, though that didn't calm fans worried about the quarterback's health going into his second season. Ward has been busy in the team's offseason program. He said he believes the injury is past him even as he works to strengthen his shoulder to help protect it. "And then just try to not have it happen again," Ward said. May 21 The Philadelphia Eagles have high expectations for rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon. Along with his first-round draft pedigree, newly hired offensive coordinator Sean Mannion has repeatedly praised Lemon’s work habits and approach to the game. "Makai's [Lemon] been a lot of fun to work with," Mannion said. "He's a tremendous young talent. He practices really hard, studies hard, takes a lot of pride in the little details. That's the sign of a true pro." Lemon was selected with the No. 20 overall pick in the NFL Draft and is expected to make an immediate impact alongside wide receiver DeVonta Smith following the eventual trade of A.J. Brown. The former Trojans football standout is coming off a breakout junior season that earned him the Biletnikoff Award. Lemon hauled in 79 receptions for 1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns in 12 games. The Los Angeles Chargers have one of the youngest receiving corps in the NFL, but veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen could still return. Rumors earlier this offseason connected Allen to the Kansas City Chiefs as a possible veteran addition if he didn’t come back to the Chargers. General manager Joe Hortiz said Thursday on the Up and Adams show that the team has had discussions with Allen’s representatives about a potential reunion. "Right now, we’re in a spot where we’re looking at the roster and letting these young guys get a chance," Hortiz said. "I’ve had some communication with Keenan’s [Allen] representation and we talk." Still, the Chargers have not ruled out adding another proven target for quarterback Justin Herbert as the offense continues to take shape heading into next season. "Our guys that we have here, we’re letting them grow and develop," Hortiz said. "Nothing but love for Keenan. That door has not closed and wouldn’t like to see him in the red. The doors not closed and we talk." Allen is coming off another productive season with the Chargers, the franchise where he has spent 12 of his 13 NFL seasons. He recorded 81 receptions for 777 yards and four touchdowns across 17 games last season. The Detroit Lions and linebacker Jack Campbell have agreed to a four-year contract extension that will run through the 2030 season, announced through the team's social media page. The Lions had declined to exercise the fifth-year option for the 2027 season on Campbell's rookie contract in May. The option would have been worth an estimated $21.925 million. Now Detroit has inked Campbell to an extension, of which the financial details have yet to be announced. The Lions selected Campbell with the 18th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He's improved over each season, tallying a career-high 176 tackles, nine tackles for loss and three forced fumbles to earn his first Pro Bowl appearance in 2025. Campbell's achievements led to this pay day, which will kick in after the 2026 season. May 19 The Minnesota Vikings are closing in on a decision for their next general manager after narrowing the search to five finalists, per The Star Tribune. Among the finalists is current interim general manager and Vice President of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski. The other four finalists are assistant general managers Terrance Gray of the Bills, Reed Burkhardt of the Broncos, John McKay of the Rams and Nolan Teasley of the Seahawks. All five candidates are expected to interview in person during the next round. The Vikings are expected to continue interviews this week before ownership and team leadership determine the franchise’s next general manager. May 19 The New York Giants have dominated headlines all offseason following the hiring of coach Jim Harbaugh and the development of quarterback Jaxson Dart. However, another one of the team’s young stars could be nearing a return to the field sooner than expected. Second-year running back Cam Skattebo spoke at a team town hall event at the Beacon Theatre on Monday night and provided an update on his recovery from the gruesome leg injury that ended his season. "Obviously, there’s ups and downs in the injury process and coming back and rehabbing, but the mental battle has been the hardest part: making sure that I trust it fully," Skattebo said. "I’m a little ways out. Not too far, but I’ll be ready to go. Week 1, I’ll be ready to go." Skattebo put together a strong rookie season before suffering the injury. He rushed for 410 yards and averaged 4.1 yards per carry with eight touchdowns, while also recording 24 receptions for 207 yards and two receiving touchdowns across eight games. May 18 The Arizona Cardinals are kicking off organized team activities (OTAs) on Monday, but starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett is not in attendance, per NFL Network. Brissett is holding out as he seeks a new contract and a pay raise for the 2026 season. Brissett, 33, is currently under a two-year, $12.5 million deal and is set to become an unrestricted free agent next offseason. He is also coming off a career year with Arizona after taking over for quarterback Kyler Murray in Week 6. Last season, Brissett completed 64.9% of his passes for 3,366 yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions The New Orleans Saints and wide receiver Chris Olave have been engaged in contract talks dating back to last offseason. After putting together a career year in New Orleans, discussions surrounding an extension are expected to intensify. Saints Executive Vice President and General Manager Mickey Loomis provided an update on negotiations Monday morning. While Loomis said both sides would like to get a deal done sooner rather than later, they are still not close at this time, per ESPN. "Obviously, we’d love to have something done sooner rather than later, and I’m sure Chris would as well, but we’re not there yet," Loomis said. Olave is coming off a career season in which he recorded 100 receptions for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns. He is playing this season on his fifth-year option and is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The New Orleans Saints made a major splash this offseason by signing running back Travis Etienne. The move immediately shifted attention toward All-Pro running back Alvin Kamara and raised questions about his future in New Orleans. Mickey Loomis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the New Orleans Saints, remained noncommittal Monday morning when asked about Kamara’s future, per the New Orleans Times-Picayune. "We’re just trying to see how he’s gonna fit on our roster," Loomis said. "Obviously, there’s a resource management element. We’ll get to that over the next week or two." Kamara is coming off an injury-plagued season in which he posted career lows in both rushing yards and touchdowns. He rushed for just 471 yards and one touchdown on 3.6 yards per carry while adding 33 receptions for 186 yards in the passing game. Aaron Rodgers didn't waste time getting his 22nd NFL season started. The four-time NFL MVP was on the field for voluntary organized team activities in Pittsburgh on Monday just minutes after signing a one-year deal with the Steelers. The signing reunites Rodgers with first-year Pittsburgh coach Mike McCarthy. The two worked closely together during a long partnership in Green Bay earlier in their respective careers, including a Super Bowl victory over Pittsburgh after the 2010 season. The 42-year-old Rodgers guided Pittsburgh to an AFC North title last season, throwing for 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He seemed to embrace playing for a team whose football roots run deep, much as he did in Green Bay, and now he’ll be back to try and help the Steelers end a playoff victory drought that is nearly a decade old. May 14 The Atlanta Falcons have officially signed second-round pick Avieon Terrell to a four-year, $10.3 million fully guaranteed contract, per NFL Network. After being selected No. 48 overall, Terrell is the lowest-drafted player in NFL history to receive a fully guaranteed rookie deal. The deal was negotiated by David Mulugheta of Athletes First. Terrell, another Clemson product, will now join his brother, A.J. Terrell, in Atlanta’s revamped secondary under recently hired coach Kevin Stefanski. He is expected to compete for immediate playing time as a versatile cover corner. May 13 The Miami Dolphins and running back De'Von Achane have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth up to $68 million, including $32 million guaranteed, per Ian Rapoport. The $17 million average annual value of Achane’s new contract now ranks third among all NFL running backs, trailing only Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey. New Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan made it clear throughout the offseason that securing Achane’s long-term future was a major priority, and he has now made that happen. In 2025, Achane rushed for 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging a league-high 5.7 yards per carry. He also added 67 catches for 488 yards and four touchdowns through the air. Achane ranked fifth in the NFL in rushing yards and fourth among running backs in receiving yards despite playing one fewer game than the players ahead of him. Achane is now primed to be the focal point of the Dolphins' offense in 2026 under first-year head coach Jeff Hafley. The New York Jets are expected to sign wide receiver Tim Patrick, per ESPN. Patrick has spent six NFL seasons with the Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars after going undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft. Patrick has appeared in 87 career games, hauling in 191 receptions for 2,590 yards and 18 touchdowns. The Jets already have Garrett Wilson and first-round pick Omar Cooper Jr. alongside Adonai Mitchell in the wide receiver room. Patrick should compete for an immediate role, likely battling l for the No. 3 or No. 4 receiver spot. New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers underwent a second knee surgery to remove scar tissue that was causing stiffness, per The Athletic. He is continuing to recover from a season-ending ACL and meniscus tear suffered in October. The second surgery took place multiple weeks ago and was a cleanup procedure following his knee injury last season. The procedure is not expected to impact Nabers’ recovery timeline and the Giants remain optimistic he will be ready for the start of the season. Nabers finished last season with 18 catches for 271 yards and two touchdowns across four games before the injury. The Giants open their season on September 12, when they host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Drew Allar in the third round of last month’s NFL Draft as a long-term developmental project. That development is already underway under coach Mike McCarthy, who is reportedly starting from scratch with Allar’s mechanics. McCarthy is "uninstalling" everything Allar learned at Penn State, per ESPN. The coaching staff is now implementing its own methods, fundamentals and mechanics as it works to improve Allar’s footwork. McCarthy spoke to reporters on May 9 about the adjustments Allar is making as he transitions into the Steelers’offensive system. "Yeah, I think it makes a difference," McCarthy said. "It gives you the ability to play faster, gives you the ability to transition in and out of the challenges that occur throughout quarterback play. We’re teaching him different than the way he’s played before. He hasn’t spent a lot of time under center. He’s a run-and-shoot guy in high school. He’s played from nine yards deep. So, there’s just a lot of newness to him." May 12 The Miami Dolphins are placing former Texas A&amp;M Aggies football standout running back Le’Veon Moss on the reserve/retired list, per The Miami Herald. Moss signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent last month. Moss was expected to compete for a depth role in Miami’s crowded running back room and had an opportunity to earn a roster spot during training camp. His retirement comes as a surprise, given the production he delivered during his four-year career at Texas A&amp;M. Moss rushed for 1,767 yards and 22 touchdowns during his time in College Station, establishing himself as one of the Aggies’ most productive backs during that span. The Dolphins’ running back room is now expected to feature De’Von Achane, Jaylen Wright, Ollie Gordon, Donovan Edwards, and undrafted Oregon State rookie Anthony Hankerson. The Carolina Panthers picked up quarterback Bryce Young’s fifth-year option this offseason, and a long-term extension could soon follow. General manager Dan Morgan appeared on The Rich Eisen Show on Tuesday and discussed the possibility of an extension. "We just picked up his fifth-year and I think contract-wise, in terms of long-term contract, we’ll keep talking about that internally," Morgan said. "We'll get it done at the right time, you know, if we're going to do it... Obviously, we believe in Bryce." Young showed progress last season, helping lead the Panthers to their first NFC South title since 2015. His development gave the organization confidence that he can become the franchise quarterback they envisioned when selecting him No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. "He’s gotten better every single year," Morgan continued. "He’s developing as a leader and has such a good grasp of coach Canales and Brad Idzik’s offense. He’s just getting better every single day. We’re obviously really excited about him and the team and the direction we’re headed." May 11 The Buffalo Bills have agreed to terms with former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna on a one-year deal, according to ESPN. The move appears to be more about adding depth and competition to the edge room than bringing in an immediate starter. Danna is expected to compete for snaps behind Greg Rousseau and Bradley Chubb, while also joining a crowded rotation that now includes second-round pick T. J. Parker. As a two-time Super Bowl champion, Danna spent the first six seasons of his career in Kansas City. Although he played primarily as a defensive end with the Chiefs, he is expected to transition to outside linebacker in Buffalo. The Bills are expected to shift to a 3-4 scheme under new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard. The Minnesota Vikings are expected to induct Adrian Peterson into the franchise’s Ring of Honor, per ESPN. Peterson will become the 27th member of the group, joining franchise legends such as Bud Grant, Randy Moss, Cris Carter and John Randle. The Vikings Ring of Honor is a prestigious, permanent display established in 1998 at U.S. Bank Stadium to honor the most legendary players, coaches, and executives in franchise history. Peterson was selected by the Vikings with the No. 7 pick in the 2007 NFL Draft and spent 10 of his 15 NFL seasons in Minnesota. He finished his Vikings career as the franchise’s all-time leader in rushing yards (11,747) and rushing touchdowns (97). In addition to being inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor, Peterson will also become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027. The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with kicker Chris Boswell on a four-year contract extension, per ESPN. The deal is reportedly worth $28 million, will keep Boswell in Pittsburgh through the 2030 season, and ties him as the NFL’s highest-paid kicker at $7 million annually. He now shares that distinction with Brandon Aubrey, who signed an identical deal with the Dallas Cowboys. Boswell has become one of the league’s most reliable kickers since his resurgence in 2023, connecting on 90.6% of his field goal attempts during that span. He has also drilled 52 career field goals from 50-plus yards. That total includes a career-long and franchise-record 60-yarder that lifted the Steelers to a win over the New York Jets in last season's opener. The Chargers have added a tight end through free agency, signing longtime Browns' veteran David Njoku to a one-year, $8 million deal, per NFL Network. Njoku has played with Cleveland for his entire pro career, since he was drafted in 2017 29th overall by the Browns. The 2023 Pro Bowl selection played in 12 games last season, but was targeted just 48 times while making 33 catches for 8.9 yards per reception. Njaku's career-best for receiving yards came in '23, when he had 882 on 81 receptions with career-bests in touchdowns (six) and first downs (39). Cleveland voided Njoku's deal in February, the final season of a four-year, $54.75 million contract, as he missed the final four games of the season with a knee injury and was replaced in the lineup by rookie Harold Fannin Jr. Now, Njoku goes from the unsettled QB situation in Cleveland to Justin Herbert and the Chargers in Los Angeles in an attempt to rebuild value on the market a year from now. May 10 The Denver Broncos and general manager George Paton have agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep him with the organization through the 2030 season. Paton had just one year remaining on his deal. There was growing speculation that other teams could pursue Paton next offseason, but owner and CEO Greg Penner put that to rest with the extension. The move also solidifies the long-term partnership between Paton and head coach Sean Payton in Denver. "I’ve enjoyed working with George [Paton] over the last four seasons and appreciate the alignment we share in positioning the Broncos for sustained success," Penner said. May 8 The New York Jets signed running back Breece Hall to a three-year, $45.8 million deal, per NFL Media. Hall was set to play on the $14.3 million non-exclusive franchise tag before signing the reported deal. This contract puts Hall third among NFL running backs with a $15.3 million average annual salary. Hall, who has spent his entire NFL career in New York (2022-25), rushed for a career-high 1,065 yards and four touchdowns on 4.4 yards per carry across 16 games last season. He also totaled 36 receptions for 350 yards and one touchdown. May 7 Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts officially signed his franchise tender on Thursday morning, per NFL Network. The franchise tender is worth $15.045 million, making Pitts one of the league’s highest-paid tight ends. Both sides now have until July 15 to reach a long-term agreement, otherwise Pitts will play next season under the franchise tag. Atlanta has made Pitts a major part of its offense, and a long-term extension would keep one of the league’s top young tight ends in place for the future. Pitts is coming off a career season in Atlanta, where he hauled in 88 receptions for 928 yards and five touchdowns. Former NFL and UFL quarterback Taylor Heinicke officially announced his retirement from football at age 33 on Thursday afternoon. He shared the news on Instagram, reflecting on his journey and thanking those who supported him throughout his career. "For 25 years, I had the pleasure to play this great sport of football," Heinicke wrote. "It has taught me a lot, not only about myself but about life as well. Many ups and downs throughout the years, but the ups outweigh the downs tenfold. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would've been able to live this life." Heinicke built a reputation as one of football’s ultimate underdog stories after entering the league as an undrafted quarterback out of Old Dominion. "Thank you to all who have supported me in this journey," Heinicke wrote. "Thank you all who have believed in me. And thank you to those who gave me the opportunity to live out my childhood dream. Excited for this next chapter of my life!" During his seven-year NFL career, Heinicke played for the Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Commanders, Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Chargers. He finished his NFL career with 6,663 passing yards, 39 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II wanted a change of scenery, so he asked for a trade. Now he's a free agent. After being unable to find a trade partner and using the draft to possibly find a faster replacement, the Colts released the 2021 Pro Bowler on Thursday to give him more time to find a new team. Moore's request went public in early April. The Colts spent the past month looking for a team that wanted to take the 30-year-old Moore, a multiyear team captain who earned the respect of his teammates by going from undrafted rookie in 2017 to one of the NFL's best slot cornerbacks. He was scheduled to earn $9.49 million in salary this season. Moore successfully navigated multiple defensive coordinator changes but as injuries mounted in recent seasons, his productivity declined. Moore had 649 tackles, 68 breakups and returned four of his 21 interceptions for scores during his nine seasons with the Colts. He also returned a fumble for a touchdown in 2024. Indy also released safety Nasir Adderley, a free agent who signed in mid-April, and linebacker John Bullock. Adderley started 44 of his 50 games with the Los Angeles Chargers but had not played since 2022. Bullock was claimed off waivers from Tampa Bay in January after making 10 special teams tackles with the Buccaneers as a rookie. The Associated Press contributed to this report. The Minnesota Vikings have launched a sweeping search for their next general manager following the NFL Draft, submitting multiple requests to interview assistant general managers from across the league, per ESPN. Most of the candidates come from scouting backgrounds, a contrast to former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and his analytics-driven approach. That shift points toward a more traditional, scouting-led evaluation process. The latest interview requests include Bills assistant general manager Terrance Gray, Chargers’ Chad Alexander, 49ers’ RJ Gillen, Rams’ John McKay, Seahawks’ Nolan Teasley and Titans’ Dave Ziegler as the search continues. McKay has a Vikings connection, having worked with head coach Kevin O’Connell during their time together with the Rams. The only candidate with prior general manager experience is Ziegler, who previously led the Las Vegas Raiders’ front office from 2022 to 2023. Interim general manager Rob Brzezinski also remains in the mix after expressing interest in taking on the role full-time. Free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers is "expected" to visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday, and the reason for this is that he is likely to play for them once more in 2026, per NFL Network. While a deal isn't completed by any means, the most significant question has been less what team Rodgers would play for in 2026, but rather whether he would play at all. That he is visiting the Steelers this late into the offseason points toward a likely reunion for the two sides. Rodgers was Pittsburgh's starting quarterback in 2025 after a protracted courtship a year ago, as well, and threw for 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns with seven interceptions in 16 starts while completing 65.7% of his passes. Rodgers will turn 43 years old during the 2026 season, and while the Steelers placed the unrestricted free agent tender on him in late-April, that is not the same thing as saying he will make $15 million in 2026 should he return to play. If Rodgers does return, it will be under new head coach Mike McCarthy, who elevated Rodgers to the starting quarterback job with the Packers in 2008 even after Brett Favre decided to reverse his retirement and seek his old role with Green Bay. According to free agent quarterback Russell Wilson himself, by way of the New York Post, he is deciding between joining the New York Jets to serve as Geno Smith's backup, or moving into a career on television. While the Jets don't lack quarterbacks on the roster, NFL experience is another matter. Bailey Zappe and Brady Cook have a combined 13 starts in the league, while the fourth QB on the roster is 2026 draft selection, Cade Klubnik, whom the Jets picked in the fourth round. Wilson began the 2025 season as the New York Giants' quarterback but was benched in favor of 2025 first-round pick, Jaxson Dart, after an 0-3 start. Smith was already Wilson's teammate before on the Seattle Seahawks, and per ESPN recommended bringing Wilson on board. A future in television awaits Wilson if he chooses not to join Smith and the Jets, however. CBS Sports reached out to Wilson about becoming a studio analyst, according to The Athletic. The 37-year-old Wilson – who will be 38 in November – appeared in six games (three starts) in 2025, throwing for 831 yards with three touchdowns and interceptions each. As FOX Sports' Eric D. Williams wrote last season after the veteran QB was benched in favor of Dart, "Wilson's arguably one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in league history, ranking 15th all-time in passing yards, 12th in passing touchdowns and fifth in passer rating. However, since the 10-time Pro Bowler left Seattle in a blockbuster trade to the Denver Broncos during the 2022 offseason, Wilson’s career has been on a downward trajectory." May 6 The Minnesota Vikings have begun a sweeping search for their next general manager following the NFL Draft, with their first external interview request already underway. The team has requested an interview with Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Terrance Gray, per NFL Network. Gray has been with the Bills since 2017 and previously spent 11 seasons with the Vikings as a college scout. His familiarity with the organization, combined with an extensive background in player personnel, could make him a logical early target as Minnesota begins casting a wide net. Gray is expected to be one of several candidates under consideration after the team parted ways with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in January. Interim general manager Rob Brzezinski also remains in the mix, having expressed interest in taking on the role full-time. The Green Bay Packers are heading into a season full of change with multiple starters from last year’s team leaving in free agency. Reinforcements could also be on the way quicker than expected. General manager Brian Gutekunst told SiriusXM on Tuesday morning that both tight end Tucker Kraft and edge rusher Micah Parsons are ahead of schedule. "They’re doing great," Gutekunst said. "Tucks [Tucker Kraft] has been here every day and he’s obviously ahead of schedule just because his injury happened earlier than Micah’s did, but he is a little bit of a freak. I think some of that has taken over and he’s doing really well." Both Kraft and Parsons suffered season-ending knee injuries late last year, leaving their status for the season opener uncertain. However, their recent progress has shifted expectations toward a much earlier return. "Certainly expect both of those guys back early in the season," Gutekunst said. "It will be a big part in what we do moving forward." May 4 The Los Angeles Chargers are set to host former Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku for a visit on Monday, per NFL Network. The Chargers’ tight end room currently features last year’s fifth-round selection, Oronde Gadsden II and recent signee Charlie Kolar. The addition of Njoku would provide the unit with a veteran presence and Pro Bowl experience. The addition of Njoku likely completes the position group, providing the offense with a proven starter and a consistent veteran track record. Despite navigating multiple injuries over the past two seasons, he remained productive throughout his nine-year tenure in Cleveland. Despite an injury-plagued season limited by a left knee PCL sprain, Njoku recorded 33 receptions for 293 yards and four touchdowns. He appeared in 12 games, sharing the field with standout rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. If signed, Njoku would provide quarterback Justin Herbert with a proven high-level target to improve the Chargers' passing attack. April 29 The Carolina Panthers signed the fifth-year option on quarterback Bryce Young’s rookie contract on Wednesday, keeping the 2023 No. 1 pick with the team through the 2027 season. General manager Dan Morgan first mentioned on SiriusXM’s "Mad Dog Sports Radio" that he was planning to sign the contract and later confirmed to the The Associated Press that he had signed the deal. Under the terms of the fifth-year option, Young would make $29.5 million for the 2027 season. However, Morgan repeatedly has said the team is pleased with Young's progress and the goal would be to sign the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner from Alabama to a long-term deal, although the team still has plenty of time to get that done. Young is set to cost $12 million under the Panthers' salary cap this coming season. Young, who turns 25 in July, is just 14-30 as the team’s starting quarterback, but he is coming off his best season, posting career highs in yards passing (3,011), touchdown passes (23) and completion percentage (63.6%) while leading the Panthers to the playoffs for the first time to 2017. Carolina lost 34-31 to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card game. April 28 Titans president of football operations Chad Brinker said he's leaving the organization to pursue other opportunities. Brinker joined the Titans in 2023 and was elevated to president of football operations the following year. During Brinker's time in Nashville, the Titans went 12-39, including 3-14 each of the last two seasons. "It has been an honor to serve as president of football operations of the Tennessee Titans," Brinker said in a statement. "Over the years, I’ve understood and embraced my role as the leader of the football strategy, but as I’ve spent less time in personnel, I have a renewed conviction that it is time to return to what I love and move towards my next chapter.' In January, the Titans streamlined the roles for Brinker and general manager Mike Borgonzi as the team prepared to hire Robert Saleh as head coach. Borgonzi led the search that culminated in hiring Saleh. In a message to fans at the time, controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said Borgonzi would serve as general manager "in the most traditional sense — pick and support the players, oversee the coaching staff — while Chad will continue to lead everything else about the football team." Strunk thanked Brinker for his time with the franchise. "When we first met Chad, it was clear he was an exceptional talent with deep knowledge of the game and the ability to connect big-picture strategy to execution," Strunk said in a statement. "While it is difficult to lose him, I understand his decision and will do whatever I can to support him." The Los Angeles Chargers exercised the fifth-year option on wide receiver Quentin Johnston. Johnston was selected 21st overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, and while he hasn't been the stud that first-round draft capital would warrant, he has gradually improved over each season. In 2025, he had a career-high 735 yards and eight touchdowns. He's now under contract with Los Angeles through the end of the 2027 season. The Minnesota Vikings continue to explore additional help at wide receiver, with former San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings scheduled to visit the team this week, per ESPN. Jennings is set to be in Minnesota on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of the visit process. A deal could be finalized during that time, but the meetings will give both sides a clearer sense of whether there is mutual interest. A former seventh-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Jennings has steadily carved out a role in San Francisco’s offense as a physical, dependable target. He is coming off a strong season in which he recorded 55 receptions for 643 yards and a career-high nine touchdowns. The Vikings already have Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison entrenched as their top two receivers, but the depth behind them remains unsettled. With Jalen Nailor departing in free agency to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Vikings have been exploring ways to fill the void at wide receiver. That puts added pressure on last year’s third-round pick Tai Felton, with limited experience behind him on the depth chart. No deal is guaranteed, but the Vikings will get an up-close look at Jennings during the two-day visit. The Philadelphia Eagles made a pair of expected moves official on Monday. They picked up the fifth-year options for defensive tackle Jalen Carter and linebacker Nolan Smith. With the moves, both Carter and Smith will remain under team control through the end of the 2027 season, which is when their rookie contracts expire. Carter, 25, has been one of the league's top interior defensive linemen over the last couple of seasons, logging 13.5 sacks. Smith has also been a solid contributor to Philadelphia's success over the last couple of seasons. He had 10.5 sacks and 50 total pressures (per Pro Football Focus) in 2024 (regular season and postseason combined). The Buffalo Bills made upgrading their wide receiver room a priority this offseason under new coach Joe Brady, but the team still continues to show confidence in Keon Coleman despite the added competition. General manager Brandon Beane spoke to local media after the NFL Draft and said the Bills never seriously entertained the idea of trading Coleman. He added that the organization quickly shut down any trade interest in the wide receiver. "We shut those down," Beane said. "Our intention is for Keon to be here, so the word was out, so no calls this weekend. We’ve hit the reset button with him and hopefully the fanbase and everyone is behind him. I think his best year is yet to come here in 2026." Coleman, 22, is entering his third NFL season with the Bills but has yet to fully break out since being selected No. 33 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Through 26 career games, he has recorded 67 receptions for 960 yards and eight touchdowns. The challenge only grows from here. Buffalo added more talent to the position group this offseason, including a trade for DJ Moore and the selection of UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell in the fourth round of the draft. With a more crowded depth chart heading into training camp, Coleman will need to stand out in a highly competitive battle for targets and playing time. The Minnesota Vikings are officially locking down wide receiver Jordan Addison for the next two seasons after picking up his fifth-year option on Monday afternoon. Executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski said last month the team would make the move. As a result, Addison will earn $18 million in 2027 and look to bounce back from last season’s struggles. Addison will also be adjusting to a new quarterback in the offense following the Vikings’ signing of former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. He is coming off a season in which he posted career lows with 42 receptions, 610 receiving yards, and three touchdowns. The Vikings will enter next season with All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson, Addison and last year’s third-round pick Tai Felton. The group will look to lead the passing attack after the departure of Jalen Nailor, who signed with the Las Vegas Raiders earlier in the offseason. Now under contract for two more seasons, the Vikings are betting on Addison to stabilize his production and take a step forward as a key piece of the offense moving forward. The team ultimately hopes that continued development will lead to a long-term extension. The Atlanta Falcons’ offseason has been defined by the hiring of coach Kevin Stefanski and major front office changes. Edge rusher James Pearce Jr.’s offseason arrest also remained a major storyline as it reached a resolution Thursday afternoon. He agreed to enter a pretrial intervention program that his attorneys said would resolve three felony charges stemming from what police described as a domestic dispute on Feb. 7 with his ex-girlfriend and WNBA player Rickea Jackson. "Mr. Pearce Jr. will be entering a six-month diversion program. Upon completion of the six months without violation, the state will dismiss all felony and misdemeanor charges," one of Pearce’s attorneys, Jacob Nunez, said Thursday in a statement provided to The Associated Press. "James is focused on moving forward, rejoining his teammates and the Atlanta Falcons organization as a whole, performing at the highest level, and continuing to be a team player on and off the field," Nunez and fellow attorney Yale Sanford said in a separate statement. While Pearce Jr.’s legal situation has been resolved, his football future has now become the next focal point. The first-round pick from last year’s NFL Draft appeared in all 17 games during his rookie season, recording 26 total tackles, 10.5 sacks and one forced fumble. Despite the legal resolution, questions still remain about Pearce Jr.’s long-term future in the NFL and with the Falcons. He could still face potential discipline under the NFL’s personal conduct policy, which operates independently of the legal process. The Dallas Cowboys are expected to be active on the opening night of the NFL Draft with two first-round picks, but questions are surfacing about wide receiver George Pickens’ future with the team. The two sides still have yet to discuss a long-term extension, and Cowboys COO Stephen Jones expressed that Dallas ultimately won't be discussing a new deal with Pickens, with an expectation that the star receiver will play the 2026 season on the franchise tag, per ESPN. Pickens is coming off a career year in which he recorded 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns and made it to his first Pro Bowl after three years with the Steelers. Pickens could very well have been the top free-agent option on the market at wide receiver if not for the Cowboys tagging him. The NFL Draft is set to start on Thursday night and while the Green Bay Packers don’t hold a first-round pick, they are expected to target a specific position throughout the weekend. General manager Brian Gutekunst made it clear that there is one area in need of improvement. That position is cornerback, which Gutekunst focused on during his pre-draft news conference on Tuesday. The Packers are expected to enter next season with Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine as their top two options at the position. The pairing, along with the offseason signing of Benjamin St-Juste, still lacks the experience to handle a pass-heavy NFC North. "That’s probably our group, from a numbers perspective that as we sit here today, we’re going to need to add the most numbers," Gutekunst said. "So we’ll see how that goes." Even without a first-round pick, the Packers could target cornerback depth in this year’s draft, a position group widely regarded as strong overall. This also marks the first time they have entered a draft without a first-round pick since 1986. It only adds to the intrigue heading into Day 2, where they will make their first selection at No. 52 overall. That pick presents an opportunity to address a clear need at cornerback and could even help define how they navigate the middle rounds. The Chicago Bears exercised their fifth-year option for 2027 on right tackle Darnell Wright's rookie contract and will try to sign him to an extension, general manager Ryan Poles said on Tuesday. The No. 10 overall pick in the 2023 draft, Wright was second-team All-Pro last season. He was a key player on a line that went from being one of the NFL's worst in 2024 to one of the best, with guard Joe Thuney and now-retired center Drew Dalman earning Pro Bowl honors. The Bears went 11-6 in winning their first NFC North championship since 2018. They advanced in the playoffs for the first time in 15 years by beating rival Green Bay in a wild-card game before losing in overtime to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round. The Philadelphia Eagles are not only nearing a trade that would send wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots, but more moves could eventually follow. The Eagles have also shown continued interest in edge rusher Jonathan Greenard of the Minnesota Vikings, per ESPN. Greenard has remained a central figure in trade talks this offseason as he looks for a new long-term contract. The Vikings are still holding firm on a premium Day 2 pick in return for Greenard. He delivered a strong 2024 season with the Vikings, but his production dipped last year as injuries limited him to 12 games. Greenard was still able to record 38 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble, but this was his lowest output since 2022. Talks between the Eagles and Vikings involving Greenard have lost steam in recent months but could pick up again during the NFL Draft this weekend, per ESPN. The Philadelphia Eagles remained active in the pass rusher market earlier this offseason after losing Jaelan Phillips. They enter the weekend with premium draft capital, holding picks No. 23, 54, 68 and 92 across the first two days. General manager Howie Roseman has a long track record of staying active and aggressive on the trade market around the NFL Draft. His approach will once again be worth monitoring this weekend, especially regarding Greenard's availability. Jimmy Garoppolo has served as the backup to quarterback Matthew Stafford over the past two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. After re-signing with the team this offseason, Garoppolo is now considering retirement, according to NFL Network. Garoppolo was selected in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots out of Eastern Illinois and has since built a 12-year NFL career. He has also spent time with the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders and most recently the Rams. He completed 67.4% of his passes for 15,828 yards, 96 touchdowns and 52 interceptions during his career. He also played a pivotal role in the 49ers' resurgence under head coach Kyle Shanahan. Garoppolo posted a 38–17 record as a starter under Shanahan, helping lead the 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance in 2019. His steadiness and ability to manage games were key factors in the 49ers' return to contention during that stretch. His potential retirement would mark the end of a 12-year career that included multiple stops and a steady role as a longtime NFL starter. The Dallas Cowboys and kicker Brandon Aubrey made history on Monday morning, agreeing to a long-term extension that will make Aubrey the highest-paid kicker in NFL history, per his agency. Aubrey is expected to sign a four-year, $28 million deal that will pay him $7 million annually, making him the first kicker in NFL history to reach that mark. The contract also includes $20 million in guaranteed money, securing his future in Dallas for the foreseeable future. For as strong a start to his NFL career as Aubrey has had, his path to the league is one of the most unusual. He had no kicking experience in high school or college, instead transitioning to the NFL after a career as a professional soccer player and software engineer. Since signing with the Cowboys in 2023, Aubrey has become a three-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro while converting 88.2% of his field goals. He has also set multiple NFL records, including becoming the first kicker in league history with three 60-plus-yard field goals in a season, three 50-plus-yard field goals in a single game and 10 or more 50-yard field goals across three seasons. Aubrey’s rapid rise has made him one of the most reliable and historically productive kickers the league has ever seen, and the extension now reflects that. Aaron Rodgers is still weighing whether he wants to play in 2026. The Pittsburgh Steelers are still willing to give him plenty of latitude to decide. Pittsburgh general manager Omar Khan said Monday the team remains in regular communication with the four-time MVP, who guided the Steelers to the AFC North title in 2025. "Nothing's changed," Khan said. "It's all been positive and good. He knows how we feel about him and we know how he feels about us.' It just hasn't rendered any definitive answer from Rodgers, and none appears to be coming before the NFL draft descends on Pittsburgh on Thursday. The 42-year-old quarterback didn't sign with Pittsburgh until just before the start of mandatory minicamp last June. Rodgers' uncertain status, however, is unlikely to play a factor in what the Steelers plan to do with their 12 selections that begin with the 21st overall pick. "That doesn’t change our evaluation process," Khan said. "We’re still putting the guys up where they need to be and we’ll just see how it shakes out." What was once considered a quarterback-rich draft a year ago looks far different now, with no safe bets outside of Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza of Indiana going No. 1 to Las Vegas. The Steelers currently only have two quarterbacks under contract in last year's sixth-round pick Will Howard — whose rookie season a year ago was marred by a hand injury sustained early in training camp — and longtime backup Mason Rudolph. Pittsburgh will almost certainly add to that depth in the draft. Penn State's Drew Allar, Miami's Carson Beck and North Dakota State's Cole Payton have all been in for pre-draft visits, though all figure to be later-round selections whenever they hear their name called. The San Francisco 49ers and offensive tackle Trent Williams have resolved their offseason standoff, reaching an agreement on a two-year, $50 million extension. The deal keeps Williams in San Francisco through the 2027 season, per his agency. The extension includes $37 million fully guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus. With the new deal, Williams also will become the first non-quarterback in NFL history to surpass $400 million in total contract value and $225 million in guaranteed money. Williams has played 15 seasons in the league, including nine with the Washington Commanders and the last six with the 49ers. During his time in San Francisco, he earned three consecutive First-Team All-Pro selections from 2021 to 2023 and has made three Pro Bowls. The new deal for Williams follows an offseason full of uncertainty, as the 49ers declined Williams’ $10 million option at the beginning of the new league year. The decision sparked speculation, per ESPN, about a potential trade or release before they ultimately agreed to an extension. Williams still remains one of the league’s most accomplished offensive linemen, continuing to anchor the left side of the 49ers’ offensive line. The agreement also resolves a prolonged offseason situation and secures his place on the roster for the next two seasons. Jacoby Brissett holding out Brissett isn't attending Phase 1 of the Arizona Cardinals' offseason program as he seeks a new contract, per NFL Media. The 33-year-old quarterback is entering the final season of a two-year, $12.5 million contract and has just $1.5 million remaining in guarantees. Brissett is coming off arguably the best season of his NFL career. Across 12 starts (14 overall appearances), he totaled 3,366 passing yards, 23 passing touchdowns, eight interceptions and a 94.1 passer rating, while completing 64.9% of his passes. The Cardinals' quarterback room also includes veteran Gardner Minshew and Kedon Slovis. Arizona owns the No. 3, 34 and 65 selections, among other picks, in the 2026 NFL Draft. Achane not available for trade, Dolphins negotiating extension The Miami Dolphins are in the middle of a reset after bringing in general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley. With a new leadership group in place, the organization has already begun reshaping the roster. Sullivan told reporters on Wednesday morning that Achane is not available for trade. He followed up by adding that the two sides have had positive conversations about an extension and are trending in the right direction. This despite Miami, under Sullivan, having already moved on from several key pieces this offseason, including wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Even with the changes, running back De’Von Achane is not expected to go anywhere as of now. Achane is coming off a career season in which he rushed for 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns, while averaging a league-high 5.7 yards per carry. He also added 67 receptions for 488 yards and four touchdowns as a receiver out of the backfield. Not only is Achane entering the final year of his rookie contract, but he is also set to become a free agent after the season. If the Dolphins are unable to reach an extension, Achane could be a strong candidate for the franchise tag next offseason. Dexter Lawrence trade possibility increases Lawrence and the New York Giants have hit an "impasse" in contract talks, and the team is now engaged in trade talks for the star defensive lineman, according to NFL Media. A resolution is expected around next week's NFL draft, per the report. Lawrence, a three-time Pro Bowler, reportedly requested a trade last week, with the 28-year-old wanting a new contract. He has two seasons remaining on a four-year, $90 million deal. Lawrence ranks 12th among defensive tackles with a $22.5 million average annual value. Last season, Lawrence totaled 0.5 sacks and 31 combined tackles, which were each career lows. The year prior (2024), he logged a career-high nine sacks, one forced fumble and 44 combined tackles across 12 games. Raiders getting calls for No. 1 pick While the Raiders are expected to keep and use the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft – on former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza – other teams are in the business of trying to pry it from them. General manager John Spytek, speaking at a pre-draft press conference, said that the Raiders have received "a few calls" inquiring on a trade for the pick, per ESPN. Spytek also discussed that the Raiders are open to trading a draft pick in the right situation, even up to the last minute before the selection. "If there's a player that stands out that we feel it's not worth losing, it's not worth even picking up the phone, then we'll just make the pick. But if it's a player that we're not as excited about, or there's a group of players that we would love to pick from, and we can get value for that, we're certainly open to listening to that." As Las Vegas picks first in the draft this year, the Raiders already know just who is on the board. Spytek explained that the teams that have called "know where they stand" with the Raiders in trade talks heading into the draft, and the presumed selection of Mendoza. Bijan Robinson option picked up The Atlanta Falcons may be entering an offseason of change under new head coach Kevin Stefanski, but their star running back isn’t going anywhere. On Friday afternoon, the Falcons picked up Robinson's fifth-year option, per ESPN. This move sets the stage for a potential long-term extension for Robinson. Even with the option in place and extension talks looming, Robinson told ESPN in March that he's not focused on his contractual future in Atlanta. "I'm going to leave that one to my agent and the guys upstairs, and we'll see where it goes from there," Robinson said. Robinson, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Texas, has been remarkably durable, appearing in every game across his first two seasons. He has totaled 3,910 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns while averaging 4.9 yards per carry, establishing himself as one of the NFL's most complete and versatile running backs. As a receiver, Robinson has added 198 receptions for 1,738 yards and four touchdowns. This past season (2025), Robinson was a finalist for AP Offensive Player of the Year and earned Pro Bowl honors along with AP First and Second Team All-Pro nods. Kenny Moore II, Indianapolis Colts working on trade Moore and the Colts are working on finding a trade partner for the 2021 Pro Bowler, per ESPN. Last season, Moore, who logged three interceptions in both 2023 and 2024, totaled one interception, six passes defended and 55 combined tackles across 12 games. The 30-year-old is entering the final season of a three-year, $30 million deal. Texans expected to pick up Stroud, Anderson options The Houston Texans are coming off another strong playoff run and are now looking to lock in two franchise-caliber players. The team is expected to pick up the fifth-year options for edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. and quarterback C.J. Stroud, per ESPN. The fifth-year option salary cap figures have been released, with Stroud set to earn $25.904 million in 2027 and Anderson for $21.512 million. The Texans selected Stroud with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and then traded for the very next pick for Anderson. Both players have been key to Houston’s rebuild under coach DeMeco Ryans since entering the league. Anderson has put together a strong showing since being drafted out of Alabama. He won the 2023 Defensive Rookie of the Year award, was named a First Team All-Pro selection in 2025 and has totaled 136 tackles, 30 sacks and four forced fumbles over his first three seasons. Stroud hasn’t matched Anderson's statistical impact, but he’s shown enough for Ryan and his staff to pick up his option and give him a chance at a long-term deal. While Stroud hasn’t fully lived up to his rookie season, three consecutive playoff appearances are hard to ignore. He completed 64.5% of his passes for 3,041 yards and 19 touchdowns against eight interceptions last season. Stroud might not have eye-popping stats, but he finished the campaign strong, with the 11th-overall quarterback rating in the league. Zay Flowers looking to sign extension with Ravens, not beat Jaxon Smith-Njigba's contract number After Jaxon Smith-Njigba became the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver, Baltimore Ravens star Zay Flowers became one of the next receivers in line to receive a new deal. But as Smith-Njigba's four-year, $168.6 million contract with $120 million guaranteed sets a new benchmark, Flowers' focus with his potential extension with the Ravens isn't the contract number, but staying in Baltimore. "Absolutely," Flowers told reporters, via Ravens.com. "I don't want to go nowhere else." The two receivers have quickly developed into key pieces for their offenses, each taking on a larger role early in their careers. Now, with Smith-Njigba pushing the market forward, Flowers is in position to follow that trend. "Congrats to him," Flowers said. "He did that one. I ain't really paying attention to (my contract), if I'm being honest. I go train every day. I let my agents handle that." That mindset has shown up on the field. Flowers is coming off a career year with 86 receptions for 1,211 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 14.1 yards per catch. It marked his second straight 1,000-yard season, further solidifying his role in Baltimore’s offense as the team is expected to pick up his fifth-year option. For now, Flowers remains focused on his performance as Baltimore’s offseason continues with the NFL Draft approaching. But with the market reset, the foundation is in place for a deal that could materialize sooner rather than later. Falcons Starting RT Kaleb McGary retires, team signs Jaawan Taylor Not only are the Atlanta Falcons navigating major offseason changes with the hiring of coach Kevin Stefanski, but they are also set to lose one of their most experienced veterans. Offensive tackle Kaleb McGary will retire from the NFL, per his agent, Collin Roberts. At just 31, McGary retired following a serious knee and lower left leg injury he suffered last August in training camp, which caused him to miss the entire season McGary had been a seven-year starter for the Falcons since being selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Washington. He blocked for the team's president of football operations, Matt Ryan, for three seasons (2019-2021). Ryan released a statement on McGary’s retirement on Wednesday afternoon. "I truly enjoyed my time playing alongside Kaleb," Ryan said in a statement released by the Falcons. "He was an outstanding teammate and had a tremendous career as a Falcon. We are grateful for the impact he made on this organization, and we wish him nothing but the best in retirement." Over his seven seasons with Atlanta, McGary appeared in 92 games and started all but one, establishing himself as a cornerstone of the Falcons’ offensive line. McGary played right tackle, leaving a key blindside spot for left-handed quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix. The team moved quickly to fill the gap, signing offensive tackle Jaawan Taylor shortly after McGary’s retirement was announced. James Pearce Jr. not at Falcons' voluntary workouts James Pearce Jr. did not report to the Atlanta Falcons' voluntary offseason workouts, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday. "I will tell you guys, James Pearce is not here,' Stefanski said. "We've been in constant communication with his representation.' Pearce was arrested near Miami on Feb. 7 after an incident involving his former girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson. He faces three felony charges, including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police and resisting an officer with violence, in addition to a misdemeanor stalking charge. The new Falcons coach emphasized that the training program is voluntary and that he wouldn't be sharing additional details about which players reported. "It’s a voluntary program, so that’s up to each individual player to make those decisions," Stefanski said. 'I would also add that we’ve had great discussions with his (Pearce's) representation. I don’t want to get into the specifics of that." Pearce's status with the Falcons has been in question since the arrest. The Falcons' front office and coaching staff, which is largely full of new faces this season, has remained tight-lipped during the active investigation. "Obviously, we’re aware of the most recent articles and things that have come out regarding James Pearce," Falcons GM Ian Cunningham said in March. "Those are concerning, right, to say the least, but outside of that, I’ll just keep it just very similar to what we said at the combine. We’re not going to comment on an open legal matter here moving forward." Pearce led the Falcons with 10.5 sacks in 2025. He also had 26 total tackles, five pass deflections, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. The Falcons’ pass rush saw significant improvement with Pearce in the lineup in 2025, setting a team record with 57 sacks, 26 more than the year before. De'Von Achane not present at start of Dolphins' offseason program As the Miami Dolphins overhaul their coaching staff and front office this offseason, one of the team’s top stars is already missing. Running back De’Von Achane will not attend the start of the voluntary offseason program, NFL Network reported. Achane is heading into the final year of his rookie deal with the Dolphins and coach Jeff Hafley told reporters that it’s "part of the business" regarding Achane's absence. After releasing star wide receiver Tyreek Hill and trading Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, the Dolphins are thin on experienced offensive skill players. Retaining and extending De’Von Achane still appears to be a priority, even amid Miami’s full-scale rebuild. Achane is coming off a career season, rushing for 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging a league-best 5.7 yards per carry. He also added 67 receptions for 488 yards and four receiving touchdowns. His holdout adds another layer of uncertainty to a Dolphins offense already in transition, with recently signed quarterback Malik Willis leading the new-look unit. Achane’s absence leaves a glaring hole in Miami’s offense at a time when experienced playmakers are scarce. His decision to skip the voluntary program raises questions about the timing and direction of the Dolphins’ rebuild. Kyle Shanahan leaving coaching? The San Francisco 49ers head coach responded to speculation that he might soon leave coaching for a network studio gig. Could a television stint be in his future? "I'm good coaching," Shanahan said at the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting in Phoenix. "I love coaching. Even though I look like I've aged 10 years … because I physically have aged 10 years, I still feel good." Rashee Rice won't face discipline from NFL The NFL announced on April 3 that it has closed its investigation into assault allegations against the Chiefs wide receiver and that he won't face any discipline by the league. "There was insufficient evidence to support a finding that he violated the personal conduct policy," the league said in a statement obtained by NFL.com. The 25-year-old previously missed the first six games of last season following an NFL suspension for his role in a high-speed car crash during the 2024 offseason. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years probation after pleading guilty. Jaguars extend Travon Walker on massive deal Walker, the first overall pick in 2022, has signed a massive four-year deal with the Jaguars worth $110 million ($77 million in total guarantees, $50 million fully guaranteed at signing and $27.5 million average annual salary). The 25-year-old has posted two double-digit sack seasons over his four years in Jacksonville, with 27.5 career sacks. Stephon Gilmore announces retirement One of the top cornerbacks in the NFL over the last decade-plus is walking away from the game. Stephon Gilmore announced his retirement from the league, ending his career after 13 seasons. Gilmore, 35, didn't play in 2025, remaining unsigned after a one-year stint with the Minnesota Vikings. While Gilmore became a journeyman later in his career, he rose to prominence in the late 2010s during his stint with the New England Patriots. He helped the team win Super Bowl LIII in 2018 before being named Defensive Player of the Year in 2019. Gilmore was named first-team All-Pro in both of those seasons, and was also a Pro Bowler in three of his four years in New England. Gilmore finished his career with five Pro Bowl nods, earning his first when he was a member of the Buffalo Bills in 2016 and again when he was with the Carolina Panthers in 2021. Gilmore also played with the Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts, spending a season with each team. He began his NFL career in 2012, when the Bills took him with the 10th overall pick in that season's draft. Odell Beckham Jr. meets with Giants' coach John Harbaugh Amid the rumors of his return to New York, Odell Beckham Jr., reportedly, met with Giants coach John Harbaugh during the owners meetings in Arizona this week. Beckham was out of the NFL last season, after playing nine games with the Miami Dolphins in 2024. He spent time in Baltimore, Cleveland and with the Los Angeles Rams over the last five years. But before that, he was a three-time Pro-Bowler with the Giants, surpassing 1,000 receiving yards in four of his five seasons in New York. Beckham would join a wide receiver room that includes Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III. Klint Kubiak doesn't want a rookie Week 1 starting QB Fernando Mendoza won’t start right away for the Las Vegas Raiders if coach Klint Kubiak has his way. The Raiders are expected to select the Heisman Trophy winner with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft next month. Mendoza led Indiana to its first national championship and became the overwhelming favorite to go first. "Ideally, you don’t want him to start from day one," Kubiak said Tuesday. "You’d love him to be able to learn behind somebody. That’s in a perfect world. It doesn’t always work out that way. Sometimes they have to play from day one and it’s our job as coaches to get them ready to go. I think it does help the player if they can sit behind a mature adult and watch how they run the show." Aidan O’Connell is the only other quarterback currently on the Raiders after the team traded Geno Smith and Kenny Pickett. Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo and Russell Wilson are among the veterans who remain unsigned. Kubiak, who was the offensive coordinator for Super Bowl champion Seattle, replaced Pete Carroll and aims to rebuild a franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game since the AFC championship game following the 2002 season. It starts with landing a franchise quarterback. "He’s a national champion, he’s a winner," Kubiak said of Mendoza. "He’s quick. He’s intelligent." Shedeur Sanders to switch jersey number Shedeur Sanders will have a new look in 2026. The Cleveland Browns quarterback will switch his jersey number to No. 2 next season, the team announced. Sanders previously wore No. 12. Sanders actually wore No. 2 during his college career, but he couldn't wear that jersey number during his rookie season with the Browns. Wide receiver DeAndre Carter had possession of the jersey number when Cleveland selected him in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. As for on-field matters, Sanders seems in line to compete for the starting quarterback job in 2026. Browns general manager Andrew Berry previously said that Sanders, Deshaun Watson and other quarterbacks on their roster will get the opportunity to potentially win the starting job. Sanders started the final seven games for the Browns in 2025, posting a 3-4 record. He threw for 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions to go with 169 rushing yards and a rushing score last season. Safety Damar Hamlin returns to Buffalo Safety Damar Hamlin is returning to Buffalo for a sixth season after signing a one-year contract with the team on Friday. Hamlin was a free agent after his one-year contract expired. And he’s staying in Buffalo where the 28-year-old has served as an inspiration for perseverance following his remarkable comeback after a near-death experience three years ago. Hamlin has shown no signs of a setback since he went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati in January 2023. Though he was eased back into action in being limited to playing five games the following season, Hamlin had a career-high 14 starts in 2024. He was relegated to a backup role last season and limited to just five games after landing on injured reserve because of a pectoral injury sustained in practice. Hamlin is expected to compete for a backup spot on a team and defense in transition. Jim Leonhard takes over as coordinator under new coach Joe Brady, who was promoted in January after Sean McDermott was fired. The Bills have since signed free-agent safeties C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Geno Stone, who are anticipated to compete for the starting job opposite Cole Bishop. Buffalo selected Hamlin in the sixth round of the 2021 draft out of Pittsburgh. He has two interceptions in 53 career games, including 27 starts. Tommy DeVito new backup for Patriots After QB Josh Dobbs's release, Tommy DeVito is in line to be the New England Patriots backup quarterback under Drake Maye in this upcoming season. In 2024, DeVito was released by the New York Giants, being the odd man out in a competitive QB pool with players like Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and first-round pick Jaxson Dart. The season prior, he played three games, completing 70.5% of his passing attempts. After signing with the Patriots, he aims to provide support at quarterback and help support Maye. Trent Williams update The San Francisco 49ers opted not to exercise the $10 million option bonus on their star left tackle, per ESPN. Williams, who has no remaining guaranteed money on a three-year, $82.7 million deal with the 49ers past 2026, is set to count for roughly $47 million on San Francisco's 2026 payroll, but the team reportedly plans to discuss altering the terms of his contract. Williams, a three-time All-Pro and 12-time Pro Bowler, will be 38 at the start of the 2026 season. Dolphins won't trade Achane Multiple teams have contacted the Miami Dolphins this offseason to see if they were willing to part with running back De'Von Achane as part of a larger roster blowup, but per ESPN, Achane is not available. The fourth-year back is expected to be part of Miami's future, assuming an extension can be worked out with the 24-year-old, as his rookie deal expires at the end of this season. Achane led the league in yards per carry, with 5.7, and set a new career-high in rushing yards with 1,350, blowing past his previous mark of 907. He finished with over 1,800 yards from scrimmage total, thanks to also making 67 receptions for 488 yards, and scored 12 touchdowns overall. [4 Takeaways: Broncos Trade for WR Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins] The Dolphins released quarterback Tua Tagovailoa earlier in March, traded five-time Pro Bowler Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets and, on Tuesday, dealt top wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos. Earlier in the offseason, wide receiver Tyreek Hill was cut; all told, per ESPN, the Dolphin have roughly $175 million in dead money against the salary cap in 2026. WR Mike Evans leaving Buccaneers? Not only will Evans test free agency, but the star wide receiver could be on the move. He'll likely have five potential suitors when free agency opens, FOX Sports' Henry McKenna reported. Teams have offered Evans a contract worth north of $27 million per year as well, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman. There's also a sense that his time in Tampa Bay could be coming to an end, NFL Media reported. Evans is the third-highest-ranked wide receiver in our top 100 NFL free agents list. He also ranks 15th in the overall ranking. WR A.J. Brown's trade wish list Where does the Eagles' star wide receiver want to play next if he's traded this offseason? Brown has the Bills, Chargers, Chiefs and Patriots on his preferred list of teams to get traded to, according to Sports Illustrated. New England has been commonly linked to Brown in recent weeks as the Patriots seek to add another wide receiver following the release of Stefon Diggs. However, talks have stalled between the two sides, NFL Media reported. Chargers extend edge rusher Khalil Mack Nine-time Pro-Bowler Mack agreed to a one-year, $18 million deal to remain with the Chargers. That figure is fully guaranteed. The 35-year-old will officially return for his 13th NFL season. Mack missed time early in 2025 with a dislocated elbow but still finished the season with 5.5 sacks, 32 tackles, four forced fumbles and a safety. Eagles extend DT Jordan Davis Philadelphia has extended Davis to a three-year, $78 million deal that includes $65 million guaranteed, with the $26 million average annual value an NFL record for a nose tackle. Last season, Davis totaled a career-high in sacks (4.5), passes defended (six) and combined tackles (72). Davis hasn't missed a game since his 2022 rookie campaign. Bills retain C Connor McGovern The Bills have re-signed McGovern on a four-year, $52 million deal, according to ESPN. The deal includes $32 million guaranteed. McGovern, a 2024 Pro Bowler, has spent the last three seasons in Buffalo (2023-25). Cowboys tender K Brandon Aubrey Dallas has placed a second-round tender worth $5.76 million on its star kicker, per ESPN. Aubrey can now sign an offer sheet with another team, but the Cowboys have the right to match any deal. If Aubrey signs a contract with another team and Dallas doesn't match the deal, the Cowboys will receive a second-round pick. Aubrey, a one-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler in each of his three seasons in the NFL (2023-25), was 36 of 42 on field goal attempts in 2025 (85.7%), including 11 of 17 on kicks of 50 or more yards (64.7%). He holds the NFL record with six made field goals from 60 or more yards. Texans cut RB Joe Mixon, extend TE Dalton Schultz Houston is releasing Mixon in a move which saves it $8 million, per ESPN. Mixon, a two-time Pro Bowler, spent the first six seasons of his NFL career with the Bengals (2017-23) before being acquired by the Texans in 2024. In 2024, the veteran back rushed for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns on 4.1 yards per carry across 14 regular-season games for the Texans, while tallying 309 receiving yards. Mixon didn't play in 2025 due to a foot injury. Meanwhile, Houston recently acquired veteran running back David Montgomery from the Lions. Meanwhile, Houston has extended its starting tight end on a one-year, $12.6 million deal. He had one season remaining on a three-year, $36 million deal. Last season, Schultz, who has spent the last three years in Houston after a five-year stint with the Cowboys, totaled a career-high 82 receptions for 777 yards and three touchdowns. Patriots trade starting center to Bears The Bears have their new center. Chicago has reportedly acquired center Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Bradbury started every game for New England last season. The deal comes days after Bears center Drew Dalman surprisingly retired at 27 years old. Bradbury, 30, just finished his seventh NFL season after starting his career with six years in Minnesota. Browns alter QB Deshaun Watson's contract Cleveland restructured Watson's contract, clearing roughly $36 million in cap space. Watson, a three-time Pro Bowler who hasn't played since Oct. 2024 due to injury, is entering the final season of a five-year, $230 million deal. Rams keep S Kamren Curl Los Angeles has re-signed Curl to a three-year, $36 million deal, with a maximum value of $39 million. Curl, who has spent the last two seasons with the Rams (2024-25), totaled two interceptions, 2.0 sacks and 122 combined tackles in the 2025 regular season. He then had one interception and 27 combined tackles in the postseason. Carson Wentz-Frank Reich reunion … again? Wentz is the "preferred" free agent quarterback option for new Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich, according to SNY. Reich was Wentz' offensive coordinator on the Eagles over his first two seasons in the NFL from 2016-17 and was his head coach on the Colts in 2021. Last season, Wentz played for the Vikings, initially serving as the team's backup quarterback before starting five games in place of the injured J.J. McCarthy before suffering a season-ending injury to his non-throwing shoulder (left). Wentz earned his only Pro Bowl nod while being coached by Reich in 2017. Chargers sign new center Los Angeles has signed Tyler Biadasz to a three-year, $30 million deal, per NFL Media. Biadasz, a 2022 Pro Bowler with the Cowboys, was released by the Commanders last week after two seasons in the nation's capital. Commanders to release CB Marshon Lattimore The Commanders are the latest team to make a cap-clearing move in the week ahead of free agency, releasing Lattimore. The move will clear $18.5 million in cap space for Washington, which will now have nearly $90 million available in cap space this offseason, per Over The Cap. Lattimore ranked 17th in Greg Auman's top cap casualty candidates entering the offseason. He's played just 18 games over the last two years, dealing with multiple injuries. Browns land RT Tytus Howard from Texans The Browns are getting some much-needed help along their offensive line, making a deal that could also have ramifications at the top of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Texans are trading Howard to the Browns for a fifth-round pick. Howard will also reportedly receive a three-year, $63 million extension as part of the deal. Cleveland's O-line was among the worst in the league in 2025, with Pro Football Focus ranking the group the second-worst offensive line last season. Offensive tackle Dawand Jones was also the Browns' only Week 1 starter on their offensive line who was under contract for the 2026 season. With the Browns in desperate need of O-line help, many mock drafts projected them to select an offensive tackle with the sixth overall pick. Monday's trade, which can't be made official until March 11, might allow the Browns to address other needs at the top of the draft, like wide receiver. Chiefs cut OT Jawaan Taylor to open up major cap space In terms of the salary cap, the Chiefs were well underwater entering the offseason. They've given themselves some breathing room, though, after cutting Taylor. The move creates $20 million in cap space, and Kansas City is now roughly $15 million under the salary cap, per Over The Cap. Taylor was one of the NFL's top cap casualty candidates entering the offseason, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman, ranking eighth on the list. Taylor, who had been the Chiefs' starting right tackle since 2023, led them in penalties in each of his three years in Kansas City. Von Miller the general manager? The two-time Super Bowl champion, three-time All-Pro and Super Bowl MVP reportedly spent time at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine learning the ropes of what it takes to be an NFL general manager. The 36-year-old Miller, an eight-time Pro Bowler, spent last season with the Commanders, totaling 9.0 sacks and 26 combined tackles. Eagles LB Nakobe Dean to NFC East rival? Dean is expected to hit the open market, and the Cowboys will be among the teams that pursue him. Last season, Dean totaled a career-high 4.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and 55 combined tackles. He was limited to 10 regular-season games due to knee and hamstring injuries, respectively. This comes after Dallas created roughly $66 million in cap space by restructuring the contracts of quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and guard Tyler Smith. Prescott, a four-time Pro Bowler, is entering the second season of a four-year, $240 million deal; Lamb, a one-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler, is entering the second season of a four-year, $136 million deal; Smith, a three-time Pro Bowler, begins a four-year, $96 million deal in 2027. Smith had minor surgery on his right knee after the 2025 Pro Bowl Games but is expected to be ready for OTAs. NFL salary cap number revealed The NFL announced that the 2026 salary cap will be $301.2 million. This is a $22 million increase from 2025. Agents of NFL free agents can begin negotiating contracts with teams at noon ET on March 9, with NFL free agency officially opening at 4 p.m. ET on March 11. Cowboys tag WR George Pickens Dallas announced on Feb. 27 that it has placed the franchise tag on Pickens, which is worth roughly $28 million for the 2026 NFL season. Pickens, who was set to be arguably the best wide receiver on the free agent market, is coming off a breakout season in what was his first year with the Cowboys, totaling a career high in receptions (93), receiving yards (1,429) and receiving touchdowns (nine). Pickens, who earned his first career Pro Bowl nod in 2025, spent the first three seasons of his career with the Steelers (2022-24). Commanders release OL Tyler Biadasz Biadasz had one year remaining on a three-year, $29.2 million deal, and his release will incur a $10.9 million cap hit and leave $8.1 million in dead cap. Biadasz was a key part of Washington's NFC championship run last season. He was a Pro Bowler for the Cowboys in 2022. He's now an unrestricted free agent. Colts QB Anthony Richardson cleared to seek trade The Colts have granted Richardson permission to seek a trade, according to ESPN. Richardson, who was selected by the Colts with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, has started just 15 games in his NFL career; he suffered shoulder and head injuries in 2023, was benched during 2024 and lost his starting job to veteran Daniel Jones last summer while also dealing with an eye injury in 2025. Jets, Titans make a trade New York is sending defensive end and 2022 first-round pick Jermaine Johnson to Tennessee for nose tackle and 2024 second-round pick T'Vondre Sweat, per NFL Media. Johnson, a 2023 Pro Bowler, totaled three sacks and 43 combined tackles in 14 games in 2025. Meanwhile, over the first two seasons of his career (2024-25), Sweat has averaged 1.5 sacks and 42.5 combined tackles per season. Bears' Tremaine Edmunds trade on the horizon? The Bears have granted Edmunds permission to seek a trade, according to the Chicago Tribune. Edmunds, a two-time Pro Bowler, is entering the final season of a four-year, $72 million deal. Last season, he totaled 1.0 sacks, four interceptions, nine passes defended and 112 combined tackles across 13 regular-season games. The 27-year-old, who spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the Bills (2018-22), missed four games in 2025 due to a groin injury but returned for the postseason. Edmunds has totaled 100-plus combined tackles in each of his eight seasons. 49ers contract dispute? Star left tackle Trent Williams and the 49ers are "struggling to find a contractual solution," per ESPN. Williams, a three-time All-Pro and 12-time Pro Bowler, is entering the final season of a three-year, $82.7 million deal. Williams played through a hamstring injury down the stretch of the 2025 season, which ended for San Francisco at the hands of the eventual Super Bowl-champion Seahawks in the NFC divisional round. Falcons cutting QB Kirk Cousins Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham revealed that the team will release Cousins on the first day of the new league year (March 11). The 37-year-old Cousins, who has two seasons remaining on a four-year, $180 million deal which included $100 million guaranteed when the deal was inked, was benched for Michael Penix Jr. with three games remaining in the 2024 regular season, with Penix opening 2025 as the Falcons' starter. A season-ending knee injury for Penix put Cousins back under center, with the veteran posting 1,721 passing yards, 10 passing touchdowns, five interceptions and an 84.8 passer rating, while completing 61.7% of his passes across 10 appearances (eight starts). Chiefs targeting RB Travis Etienne? Jaguars running back Etienne has interest in joining the Chiefs this offseason, The Kansas City Star reported. Etienne is set to become a free agent on March 9 when his rookie contract expires. After an up-and-down start to his career, Etienne closed out his rookie deal on a high note. He rushed for 1,107 yards on 4.3 yards per carry, adding 292 receiving yards as he scored 13 total touchdowns. Chiefs running backs Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco are both set to become free agents this offseason as well. So, the Chiefs certainly have a need for a running back this offseason. Etienne is ranked 20th in FOX Sports' top 100 NFL free agents list, placing third among the running backs on the list. Eagles RT Lane Johnson coming back Philadelphia's longtime right tackle will return for a 14th NFL season, Johnson told The Philadelphia Inquirer. Johnson, a two-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler, missed the Eagles' past eight combined games in 2025 (seven regular-season games and one playoff game) due to a foot injury. Following its Super Bowl LIX triumph, Philadelphia won the NFC East at 11-6 last season but lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round. Chiefs restructure QB Patrick Mahomes' deal Kansas City has restructured Mahomes' contract, bringing his 2026 salary down from $78.2 million to $34.65 million and creating $43.56 million in cap space. The Chiefs are currently over the cap. Mahomes' 2025 campaign ended in Week 15 after he tore both his ACL and LCL, but the three-time Super Bowl MVP is targeting a Week 1 return. Dolphins release edge rusher Bradley Chubb The Dolphins are already making some roster moves, releasing veteran edge rusher Chubb, NFL Media reported on Feb. 16. Chubb, who'll turn 30 in June, had a productive season in 2025, logging 8.5 sacks. However, he was set to have a cap hit of over $31 million in the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Miami was also over the salary cap when the offseason began, and cutting him cleared $7.34 million in cap space, per Over The Cap. NFL wins grievance, bans "team report cards" An arbitrator determined that the NFL Players Association violated the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the NFL by distributing annual "team report cards" and ordered the union to stop making public any future reports, per ESPN. "We are pleased with the decision from the arbitrator, upholding the parties’ collective bargaining agreement and prohibiting the NFLPA from disparaging our clubs and individuals through ‘report cards’ allegedly based on data and methodologies that it has steadfastly refused to disclose," NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said. "We remain committed to working in partnership with the NFLPA and an independent survey company to develop and administer a scientifically valid survey to solicit accurate and reliable player feedback as the parties agreed in the CBA." Decision looming on Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan provided somewhat of an update on the future of the team's current starter. "I don't know what the future holds right now, and I told Tua that," he revealed on Feb. 12. "We're working through some things. What I can tell you is that we're going to infuse competition into that room — whether Tua is part of the room [or not]. … Tua knows where we are. We've been very honest and upfront, and Tua also knows that he will be the first to know when we make a decision. … We're getting close to a decision, and when we do, we'll let Tua know whether he's going to be part of this or not, and we'll move forward." Tagovailoa is entering the second season of a four-year, $212.4 million deal with the Dolphins, who have a new general manager in Sullivan and a new head coach in Jeff Hafley. Last season, Tagovailoa, a 2023 Pro Bowler, threw a career-high 15 interceptions in 14 starts, while posting an 88.5 passer rating, his lowest mark since 2020. If the Dolphins release Tagovailoa, they would incur an NFL-record $99.2 million dead cap hit. Browns TE David Njoku leaving Cleveland Njoku, who spent the first nine seasons of his NFL career with the Browns (2017-25) and is set to become a free agent, posted on Instagram that "the time for [him] to find a new home has come." Last season, Njoku totaled 33 receptions for 293 yards and four touchdowns across 12 games; he missed five games due to a knee injury. Njoku, who Cleveland selected with the No. 29 overall pick in 2017 out of Miami (Fla.), was a Pro Bowler in 2023 in a season that saw him total a career-high in receptions (81), receiving yards (882) and receiving touchdowns (six). He's third in Browns history with 384 receptions, sixth with 34 touchdowns and 12th with 4,062 receiving yards. Rams extend HC Sean McVay, GM Les Snead McVay and Snead have agreed to multiyear extensions to stay with the Rams, the team announced on Feb. 2. The pair have led the Rams through one of the longest stretches of success in franchise history. The Rams are 92–57 in the regular season and 10-6 in the playoffs since Snead and owner Stan Kroenke hired a then-30-year-old McVay in 2017, one year after the franchise returned home from St. Louis. The Rams immediately ended a 12-year playoff absence and reached the Super Bowl one year later before winning the franchise's second Super Bowl title in February 2022. Los Angeles has had eight winning seasons, seven playoff berths and four NFC West titles in nine years under McVay, the youngest coach to reach the Super Bowl and to win it. The Rams went 12-5 this season before winning two road playoff games to reach the NFC championship game, where they lost to the Seahawks. McVay said the Rams are optimistic that quarterback Matthew Stafford will return for an 18th NFL season, but the team will wait for the quarterback to make his own announcement. McVay said the Rams would love to stick with Stafford if he wants to come back after his MVP-caliber season in 2025. McVay also confirmed he has hired Bubba Ventrone as his new special teams coordinator. He hasn't decided who will become his offensive coordinator after Mike LaFleur left to become the Cardinals' head coach. Packers add former HC as DC Ex-Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon is joining the Packers' staff as defensive coordinator, the team announced on Feb. 2. Gannon will take over for Jeff Hafley, who left after two seasons when the Dolphins hired him to be their next head coach. "He possesses tremendous experience as an NFL coordinator and head coach," Matt LaFleur said in a statement. "I am confident that he will be an outstanding addition to our organization, as well as a strong leader of our defense." The Cardinals fired Gannon the day after their season ended with a ninth consecutive loss. Gannon went 15-36 in three years, including a 3-14 record this past season. Gannon had been the Eagles’ defensive coordinator for two seasons before Arizona hired him. In his second season in Philadelphia, the Eagles ranked second in the NFL in total defense and won the NFC championship before losing 38-35 to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII. The Eagles had a franchise-record 70.0 sacks — 15 more than any other NFL team — in 2022. They also had 27 takeaways that season to rank fourth in the league. Gannon takes over a defense that ranked 12th in yards allowed per game (311.8), ninth in yards allowed per play (5.0) and 11th in points allowed per game (21.2) this past season. Green Bay’s defense ranked higher earlier in the season but struggled after season-ending injuries to All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons and defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt. Eagles DC Vic Fangio considered retirement The Eagles nearly had to make two coordinator changes this offseason. Fangio informed the team shortly after their season ended that he planned to retire before the Eagles convinced him to return, PhillyVoice reported on Feb. 1. If Fangio had held firm in his decision to retire, the Eagles were planning to contact former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon and Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, according to PhillyVoice. Gannon was the Eagles' defensive coordinator for two seasons (2021-22) before leaving for Arizona in 2023. Fangio has been widely regarded as one of the top defensive minds in the NFL for several years. The Eagles' defense has also been one of the game's top defensive units since Fangio joined the team in 2024, ranking in the top five in scoring in each of the last two years. The Eagles hired Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion to be their next offensive coordinator after parting ways with Kevin Patullo. Packers extend coach, multiple executives Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst and executive vice president/director of football operations Russ Ball have joined coach Matt LaFleur in signing multi-year contract extensions. Packers president/CEO Ed Policy announced the extensions for all three on Friday. The extensions come after the Packers went 9-8-1 and made their third straight playoff appearance, and sixth in the last seven years. A 31-27 loss at Chicago in the NFC wild-card playoff round capped a five-game skid that ended Green Bay's season, though one of those defeats came when the Packers rested their starters in their regular-season finale. "We are excited to extend our commitment to Brian, Matt and Russ as the leaders of our football operations," Policy said in a statement. "Their steadfast dedication, passion and collaboration have remained constant in our drive to compete at the highest level. While we are all disappointed with the way this season ended, we remain aligned in purpose and have spent considerable time over the past weeks collaborating on a path forward. "I am exceedingly confident we have the right people to achieve our goal. The entire Packers organization looks forward to supporting every effort to bring our community and fans another championship that they very much deserve." LaFleur owns a 76-40-1 regular-season record and has led Green Bay to the playoffs in all but one of his seven years on the job. That includes NFC championship game appearances in the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Green Bay has been the NFC’s seventh and final playoff seed each of the last three seasons. The Associated Press contributed to this report.]]>
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					<![CDATA[With Chicago Options ‘Exhausted,’ Bears Focus on Arlington Heights and Hammond]]>
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				    <![CDATA[The Chicago Bears have reiterated their plans to leave Chicago and are considering stadium sites in suburban Illinois or Hammond, Indiana.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:57:52 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The Bears reiterated Thursday they plan to leave Chicago as they continue to look at building a stadium in suburban Illinois or Hammond, Indiana. "The Chicago Bears have exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago, which was our initial goal," the team said in a statement. "There is not a viable site in the city. As a result, the only sites under consideration are in Arlington Heights and Hammond." The statement, which appears to again close the door on staying in Chicago, comes after team president Kevin Warren said last month at the NFL meetings in Arizona that the Bears were hoping to choose a new site for an enclosed stadium in Illinois or Indiana late this spring or early in the summer. The Bears have played at Soldier Field for more than half a century. Indiana lawmakers are attempting to lure them from the Windy City with a plan to finance and build a domed stadium in Hammond, about 25 miles from their current home on Lake Michigan’s shore. The Illinois General Assembly responded with legislation that would give tax breaks to so-called megaprojects of at least $100 million, a plan that would encompass the Bears’ proposal to build a complex on a 326-acre tract of land they own in Arlington Heights. "Both of the sites are excellent sites," Warren said last month. The Bears are a charter NFL franchise that has played in Illinois since the team's founding in 1920 as the Decatur Staleys. Since moving to Chicago in 1921, the Bears have never owned their stadium, whether playing at Wrigley Field from 1921 to 1970 or Soldier Field since. Reporting by the Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Top 10 QBs Of All Time: Where Does Aaron Rodgers Rank Ahead Of Final Season?]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers will wrap up his Hall of Fame career this season. That got us thinking where he ranks on the all-time quarterbacks list.]]>
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				    <![CDATA[After years of retirement rumors, Aaron Rodgers made it official on Wednesday. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback announced that the 2026 season will be his last. While the last few seasons haven't been kind to Rodgers, he sealed his place as one of the greatest players in pro football history well before his time with the Green Bay Packers came to an end. He is a lock to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and he may eventually get a street named after him in Green Bay. And Rodgers' name will come up whenever a discussion is held on the greatest quarterbacks of all time. The only debate will be about how high on the list he should rank. So, with Rodgers entering his 22nd and final NFL season, where does he fit on the all-time quarterbacks list? Here are my top 10 quarterbacks to ever play the game. Easily the greatest quarterback to never win a Super Bowl. Dan Marino did lead the Miami Dolphins to one appearance, though, in his spectacular second season. That year, he became the first quarterback to ever top 5,000 passing yards and 40 passing touchdowns in a single season and was the NFL’s MVP. Known for his lightning-quick release, he was the most prolific passer of the 1980s and early ‘90s. He still ranks 10th all-time in passing yardage (61,361) and eighth all-time in passing touchdowns (420). Ernie Accorsi, the long-time NFL general manager who worked for the Baltimore Colts during the Unitas era, once told me, "The definition of leadership was watching Johnny Unitas get off the team bus." Unitas had an aura and confidence about him at a time when quarterbacks were just beginning to be superstars in the league. In fact, he helped set up the modern passing era with his golden right arm, leading the Colts to three championships and winning three MVPs. His numbers may pale in comparison to the modern stars, but in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, he dominated the league. Drew Brees might be the most prolific, high-volume passer of all time. He was one of only two quarterbacks ever to top 80,000 career yards (80,358) and he led the NFL in passing seven times in his 20 seasons. He is also second all-time with 571 passing touchdowns. Despite being just 6-feet tall, he had remarkable accuracy, completing 67.7% of his career passes. He led the NFL in that category six times, topped 70% in seven of his seasons and set the all-time record when he completed 74.4% of his passes in 2018. He went to 13 Pro Bowls and was the Super Bowl MVP when the New Orleans Saints won their only championship. John Elway wasn’t as prolific as some of his counterparts in the 1980s and ‘90s, but he did lead the Denver Broncos to five Super Bowls. And when he capped his career with back-to-back Super Bowl championships, his place in the top 10 was secured. Elway won an MVP, too, and he finished with impressive career numbers. His 51,475 passing yards ranked second all-time when he retired and currently sit in 12th, while his 300 passing touchdowns ranked third when he retired and still rank 14th. Those are impressive marks considering the rise of the passing game since Elway retired. More importantly, Elway retired as the winningest quarterback in NFL history with 148 victories — a number that still ranks seventh all-time. Brett Favre was the definition of a "gunslinger. The Green Bay Packers icon was one of the most prolific passers in NFL history … and is still the all-time leader in interceptions (366, including the playoffs). But Favre was a master of the broken play, with the ability to turn scrambles into dazzling, highlight-reel throws. He was an 11-time Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl champion. He is also the only player in NFL history to win three straight MVP awards (1995-97), a remarkable feat. Favre's 71,838 passing yards still rank fourth all-time, and his 508 touchdown passes are still the fifth-most. What might have made Favre different, though, was his Iron Man status. He set a position player record with 297 consecutive starts in his career — 321 straight when the playoffs are included. Now entering his final season, Aaron Rodgers is 42 and still putting up respectable numbers at quarterback. But while there’s always a chance for a late-career miracle, his best days are behind him and his legacy is very secure. Rodgers is a four-time NFL MVP — one of only two players to ever win that many, and one of just five players to ever win the award in back-to-back seasons. He also took the Packers to a Super Bowl in 2010 in only his third season as a starting quarterback, while making Green Bay a playoff mainstay as he led it to four NFC Championship Games in 11 seasons. Ahead of the 2026 season, Rodgers is fifth all-time in passing yards (66,274), fourth all-time in passing touchdowns (527), with a chance to finish third. But what's made Rodgers elite is his efficiency. He currently has the best touchdown-to-interception ratio in NFL history and is also the all-time leader in passer rating (102.2). Sure, Rodgers is also the most-sacked quarterback of all time (600), but you can look past that when he's put up the numbers he's had and the amount he's won. Rodgers is sixth all-time in wins with 163, and is just one last 10-win season away from finishing fourth. The scary part about Patrick Mahomes is that he’s still only 30 years old and has played just nine NFL seasons, including the year he was Alex Smith's backup. But that means his career might only be half over, and look what he’s done already: 35,939 passing yards and 267 passing touchdowns — including two seasons over 5,000 yards and one season with 50 touchdowns. He’s a three-time Super Bowl champion (and Super Bowl MVP), has been to two other Super Bowls, and before he got hurt last season, he had led the Chiefs to the AFC Championship Game in each of his first seven years as their starter. He’s got a 17-4 record in the playoffs and has thrown 46 postseason touchdown passes. Only Tom Brady has thrown more and won more in the playoffs, and he might have another decade to add to a résumé that almost no one else can match. In many ways, Peyton Manning was the prototype of the modern quarterback, making him easily the most anticipated quarterback prospect ever. And Manning more than lived up to his considerable hype. He's the only five-time MVP in NFL history and led two teams to Super Bowl championships (Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos) and played in four. He might have made a couple more, too, if he hadn’t kept running into Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the playoffs. He’s third all-time in passing yards (71,940) and passing touchdowns (539) and tied for second in wins (186). He also arguably had the best season for a quarterback in NFL history, throwing for a record 5,477 yards and 55 touchdowns with Denver in 2013. Before Tom Brady came around, "Joe Cool" was the undisputed king of NFL quarterbacks. Joe Montana set the standard in the 1980s and early ‘90s, running the Bill Walsh West Coast offense to perfection. He was a four-time Super Bowl champion, a three-time Super Bowl MVP, and didn’t throw a single interception in his 122 Super Bowl passes. Montana's Super Bowl passer rating of 127.8 is a record that still stands, and his 45 playoff touchdown passes and 16 playoff wins rank him third all-time. His career numbers aren’t dazzling (40,551 yards and 273 touchdowns), but they were a product of a different era and the fact that he was only a starter for 12 seasons. But he made the most of those dozen years, taking his teams to the playoffs 11 times. There is no debate about who is No. 1, and no one is even close. The 199th pick in the 2000 draft, Tom Brady won seven Super Bowls (more than any single franchise has ever won), five Super Bowl MVPs and three NFL MVPs. A 15-time Pro Bowler, he is the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards (89,214), passing touchdowns (649) and wins (251). He’s also the all-time playoff leader in those categories (13,400 yards, 88 touchdowns, 35 wins). But Brady was unparalleled as a winner. With him leading the way, the Patriots won 17 division titles, including 11 in a row, and went to 13 AFC Championship Games, including eight in a row. He took the Patriots to nine Super Bowls, winning six, and then won one in his first year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, too. In case you need more, Brady was the oldest NFL MVP (40), the oldest Super Bowl MVP (43) and the oldest quarterback to receive a Pro Bowl nod (44). Brady played an astonishing 23 seasons in the NFL, which was long enough to land him on the all-decade teams for both the 2000s and the 2010s.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Massive Pelé Statue Unveiled In Guadalajara Ahead Of World Cup]]>
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				    <![CDATA[A large statue of soccer great Pelé has been unveiled in the Mexican city of Guadalajara to commemorate his achievements with the Brazilian national team.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:29:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[A large statue of soccer great Pelé was unveiled Thursday in the Mexican city of Guadalajara to commemorate his achievements with the Brazilian national team. Pelé, who died at age 82 in 2022, won one of his three World Cup titles in Mexico at the 1970 edition of the tournament. "This monumental figure of this great player, who played here and scored a great goal, is a great gift to the people of Jalisco and to all visitors," Jalisco Gov. Pablo Lemus said. "Pelé loved Guadalajara, and the Brazilian national team fell in love with it because the Mexican public gave them everything in 1970." The 9.5-meter-tall (31-foot) statue is located in a public square called Plaza Brazil outside the Jalisco Stadium, which hosted matches in the 1970 and 1986 World Cups. For its 1970 title run, Brazil played its first-round, quarterfinal, and semifinal matches at the stadium before beating Italy in the final at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. "People who come to the Jalisco Stadium now will stop to take pictures. This statue will be a landmark, especially since it depicts a football star like Pelé," Lemus said. "It’s a great gift for the World Cup." In the 2026 World Cup, Guadalajara will host four first-round matches: South Korea vs. Czech Republic on June 12; Mexico vs. South Korea on June 18, Colombia vs. Congo on June 23, and Uruguay vs. Spain on June 26. Reporting by The Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Giants QB Jaxson Dart Shuts Down Tim Tebow Comparisons: 'I'm Not Like That']]>
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				    <![CDATA[New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart says he's leaner but about the same weight as his rookie year after going through his first offseason workout regimen as an NFL player]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:27:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Jaxson Dart looks bigger and stronger than his rookie year in the NFL with the New York Giants. He insists he weighs the same. "I’m not like Tim Tebow," Dart said with a smile. "I’m not like that." Still built like a quarterback and not like Tebow, who became a tight end as a pro, Dart made a concerted effort in recent months to build muscle. That was evident as he took the field for the first week of organized team activities. "I just think I’m just leaner, and our strength staff has done an amazing job," Dart said Thursday. "When you just get into the league, there’s a little bit more resources that you have when it comes to a nutrition standpoint, building out a plan. Had a really good offseason, and I was happy to make it through this past season healthy." Dart missed two games last season after getting concussed, and, yes, the topic of him getting down and sliding came up after new coach John Harbaugh, offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan took over. The 23-year-old conceded earlier in the week at a Giants town hall fan event that he has to avoid some unnecessary hits so he can stay on the field. Evidence of that adjustment won't be clear until September when games start counting. During offseason workouts, the aim is to build a rapport with a handful of new pass-catchers, including receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Isaiah Likely. Dart gathered players for informal workouts in California earlier this spring to start that process. "That’s some things that you should do," Mooney said. "The more reps you get with Dart, the more familiar he gets with you and the more connection you have." Returning receivers Malik Nabers, who's recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee, and Darius Slayton were among the injured players not participating Thursday. Harbaugh said Slayton had surgery to repair a lingering sports hernia and expects the 29-year-old to be ready for training camp. Nabers' timeline is murkier, with no guarantee he's ready for the season opener. "It’s probably the first time he’s been hurt like this, and my experience with guys is the first time they have a serious injury, it’s tough," Harbaugh said. "It’s tough because it’s new for him. It’s a tough process. Our job is to stay close to him and stay with him, and his job is to trust and work hard. He’s doing his job, and the trainers and docs are doing their job and he will be back." Left tackle Andrew Thomas took part in drills Tuesday and Wednesday, Harbaugh said, while nursing shoulder and foot injuries. Thomas said he and trainers are managing the situation. Giants sign GM Joe Schoen to a multiyear contract extension The Giants on Thursday night announced they've signed general manager Joe Schoen to a multiyear contract extension, keeping him in position to work with Harbaugh for the foreseeable future. The two have been complementary of each other since Harbaugh was hired in January, reporting directly to ownership. Extending Schoen's deal is a sign that it was not just talk, and it comes after New York navigated defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence's trade request and selected linebacker Arvell Reese and offensive lineman Francis "Sisi" Mauigoa with the Nos. 5 and 10 picks in the draft. "Joe did a great job tonight, operating under pressure," Harbaugh said after the first round last month. "He was very well prepared, obviously, just knew what he wanted to do and was fielding the different calls and communicating with everybody. I thought we had a really good operation. Joe leads the way on that and did a great job with it." Reporting by the Associated Press]]>
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					<![CDATA[Rams, Matthew Stafford Agree To 1-Year Extension, Reportedly Make Him A Top-Paid QB]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/rams-matthew-stafford-agree-1-year-extension-reportedly-make-him-top-paid-qb</link>
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				    <![CDATA[The Rams have officially re-signed NFL MVP and QB Matthew Stafford to a one-year, $55 million extension.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:21:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The Los Angeles Rams may have drafted Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson as a long-term option, but he will remain on the sideline and sit behind Matthew Stafford for now. Stafford and the Rams have agreed to a one-year extension that will keep him under contract through the end of the 2027 season, the team announced on Thursday. The contract is worth $55 million, but Stafford can earn up to $5 million more in incentives, ESPN reported. Stafford, 38, can now earn up to $105 million over the next two seasons. The extension came after Stafford won his first NFL MVP award in 2025, completing 65% of his passes for 4,707 yards, a career-high 46 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Stafford led the Rams to a 12-5 record and an appearance in the NFC Championship Game, but fell to the eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Stafford now has two years remaining on his deal with the Rams, worth up to $105 million after winning his first NFL MVP award. He led them to a 12-5 record and an appearance in the NFC Championship Game before falling to the eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. While the Rams used the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Simpson, the Rams indicated before and after the pick was made that they were planning to extend Stafford. The agreement between the two sides was also smoother than the agreement the Rams and Stafford reached last offseason. Los Angeles allowed Stafford to speak with other teams in 2025 before agreeing to an extension. The Stafford extension caps off a busy offseason for the Rams. Prior to drafting Simpson, the Rams gave up a first-round pick and other selections in order to get All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Rams. They also signed ex-Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson to shore up their secondary. As for what to expect for this season, our Eric D. Williams predicted that the Rams would go 9-8 in 2026 following the schedule release. Williams added that while the Rams improved their defense, questions remain about Stafford’s age and wide receiver Puka Nacua’s off-the-field issues. "Matthew Stafford is 38 years old and played all 17 games last season for the first time since 2021," Williams wrote. "And slated to back Stafford up is surprising first-round pick Ty Simpson, who has never taken an NFL snap and is a play away from leading a team that is the current betting favorite to win the Super Bowl. The Rams also must make sure Puka Nacua’s off-the-field issues are in the rearview mirror." The extension makes it clear the Rams still believe Stafford gives them their best chance to compete for a Super Bowl over the next two seasons. Even at his age, coach Sean McVay is continuing to build around Stafford rather than rushing Simpson’s development. Our own Ralph Vacchiano sees things differently, ranking the Rams No. 2 in his latest NFL power rankings following the schedule release. "My colleague, Eric Williams, doesn’t share my rosy view of the Rams," Vacchiano wrote. "I remain bullish, but I got squeamish when I looked at their schedule. They’ll travel 34,847 miles this season, which can’t be good for Matthew Stafford’s 38-year-old back. And facing the Seahawks twice in the final three games caps a brutal final two months." The Rams open as Super Bowl favorites with +800 odds and are favored in 16 of their 17 games next season. The franchise has now cemented those championship expectations by going all-in on Stafford for the next two seasons.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Cristian Romero Criticized For Missing Spurs Match To Watch Game In Argentina]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/cristian-romero-blasted-for-terrible-decision-to-skip-tottenham-relegation-decider-in-favour-of-watching-game-in-argentina</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has been criticized after opting to fly back to Argentina rather than support his team-mates in their final-day Premier League relegation decider against Everton.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:52:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has been criticized after opting to fly back to Argentina rather than support his teammates in their final-day Premier League relegation decider against Everton. The injured defender is traveling home to watch his boyhood club, Belgrano, in a historic championship decider against River Plate on Sunday instead of sitting in the stands at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Romero Prioritizes Boyhood Club Over Spurs Survival The center back has been out of action since suffering a knee injury during a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland last month, a match that marked Roberto De Zerbi's debut in the Spurs dugout. While the defender cannot physically take to the pitch, his role as a leader has been called into question due to his impending absence from north London during a relegation decider. Despite his injury, Romero had previously been a visible presence on the touchline, even joining in the celebrations when Mathys Tel scored a vital goal against Leeds United earlier this month. However, the 28-year-old has now chosen to return to his homeland to witness Belgrano take on River Plate in a historic Argentine league championship final. The timing is particularly sensitive as Tottenham face the very real threat of being relegated to English football's second tier on the same afternoon. 'Good Club Captain, Then!' The defender’s choice was confirmed by South American football expert Tim Vickery during an appearance on talkSPORT, leading to an immediate and fierce reaction from host and Spurs fan Paul Hawksbee. The broadcaster was clinical in his assessment of the Tottenham captain, suggesting that the player’s priorities lay far away from the Premier League survival scrap. Explaining his stance, Hawksbee said: "Good club captain, then. Not at Tottenham's biggest game since 1976 – fantastic. True to the end, good old Cristian. I'll be wearing my River Plate shirt at the weekend. I think that's terrible. "He goes and watches the club he supports as opposed to the club captain of a team that's threatened with relegation, where he's not there with the lads and all the other injured players. But you know, I mean, as I said, it's true at the end; I always thought that Cristian Romero was just passing through and that Tottenham were a distraction from Argentina. But I am quite bitter." The Historical Significance Of Belgrano vs River Plate Vickery attempted to provide context regarding why the fixture in Argentina holds such personal weight for Romero. The World Cup winner began his career at Belgrano, joining the youth ranks in 2014 before making his senior debut two years later. For Romero, this is not just a secondary interest but a connection to his roots at a moment that could define the history of his former club. Vickery noted the gravity of the match in South America, stating: "I knew this would wind you up. Belgrano are Romero's club. It's the club where he started, and he's a fan. Belgrano have never won the Argentine Championship, and they are going to River Plate, who have won more than anyone else, so this is historic. "15 years ago, these two met in the playoff that relegated River Plate, and if Tottenham going down is off the scale, River Plate going down is even more off the scale." Spurs Fighting For Survival De Zerbi is hoping to guide Spurs to Premier League survival. Since his appointment, the Italian coach has overseen six matches, recording two wins, two draws, and two defeats as he attempts to steer the north London side away from relegation danger. Tottenham’s fate remains hanging in the balance heading into the final round of the season. A defeat away to Everton, combined with a West Ham United victory over Leeds United would see Spurs relegated to the Championship. However, a win over Everton would guarantee Tottenham’s Premier League status. Even a draw will be enough for Spurs to survive, given their significantly superior goal difference compared to West Ham (-10 against -22). 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports app. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in prime time across FOX (21) and FS1 (19). The opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa (3 p.m. ET) will stream for free on Tubi, as well as the USA's opening match against Paraguay on June 12 (9 p.m. ET).]]>
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					<![CDATA[Giants Keep General Manager Joe Schoen, Agreeing To Multi-Year Extension With Exec]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/giants-keep-general-manager-joe-schoen-agreeing-multi-year-extension-exec</link>
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				    <![CDATA[The New York Giants and general manager Joe Schoen agreed on a multi-year contract extension.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:46:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[After multiple months of questions about his future in New York, Giants general manager Joe Schoen is set to remain in his current position for the foreseeable future. The Giants and Shoen have agreed to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced on Thursday. The details regarding the length of his contract have yet to be released. New York's endorsement of Schoen came four months after the Giants cleaned house and ultimately hired John Harbaugh as head coach. While Schoen was a part of the front office that landed Harbaugh, who spent 18 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, including winning the Super Bowl in 2012, there was some speculation that New York could let him go. Now, Schoen is set to work alongside the Super Bowl-winning coach for the foreseeable future. Schoen's tenure in New York has been scrutinized for his decision to allow running back Saquon Barkley to leave in free agency during the 2024 offseason. Barkley proceeded to sign with the Giants' rival, the Philadelphia Eagles, where he had a career year, rushing for 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns, while helping them win Super Bowl LIX.. In coordination with letting Barkley walk, the Giants inked quarterback Daniel Jones to a four-year, $160 million deal in 2023. New York, then, went 9-25 over the next two seasons before releasing Jones, who joined the Minnesota Vikings, and ultimately signed with the Indianapolis Colts last season, nearly helping them make the playoffs. Schoen has also helped author other impactful decisions. The Giants traded the No. 39 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft for star edge rusher Brian Burns, who had 16.5 sacks last season. During the 2025 NFL Draft, he and the Giants decided to trade up to the No. 25 pick to select quarterback Jaxson Dart. Then, four days before the 2026 NFL Draft, New York traded veteran defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the No. 10 overall pick, which was used to select offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa. After signing this extension, not only will Schoen have the opportunity to work with Harbaugh, the coach he helped hire, but he will oversee the young core he helped put together. The Giants' foundation includes promising players such as Dart, Mauigoa, wide receiver Malik Nabers, running back Cameron Skattebo, and linebackers Arvell Reese and Abdul Carter.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Raphinha Reveals London 'Red' And 'Blue' Team Offers Before Barcelona Transfer]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/barcelona-star-raphinha-reveals-he-had-offers-from-blue-team-and-a-red-team-in-london-before-la-liga-transfer</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Barcelona winger Raphinha revealed he turned down lucrative offers from two of London's premier clubs to secure a move to the Camp Nou in 2022.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:14:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Barcelona winger Raphinha has opened up about his 2022 departure from Leeds United, revealing he turned down lucrative offers from London's premier clubs – widely understood to be Chelsea and Arsenal – to secure a move to the Camp Nou. In a new interview, the Brazil international labeled his choice as the greatest decision of his professional career. Snubbing London's heavyweights Raphinha has confirmed that his path to the Spotify Camp Nou was not without its hurdles, revealing that multiple London-based clubs were desperate to keep him in the Premier League. During the summer of 2022, the former Leeds talisman was at the center of a high-profile transfer tug-of-war involving some of the biggest names in English football. Speaking to TNT Sports Brasil, the 27-year-old reflected on the intense speculation that surrounded his future before he ultimately chose to join the Catalan giants. "I had offers from a Blue team and also a Red team from London, but the best decision of my career was signing for Barcelona," Raphinha revealed, likely alluding to interest from Chelsea and Arsenal. Decision Paid Off While the financial lures of the Premier League elite were significant, Raphinha’s heart was set on following in the footsteps of legendary Brazilians like Ronaldinho and Neymar at Barça. Since making the switch, the winger has justified his decision by becoming a central figure in the squad, contributing to a period of sustained domestic success. The forward has navigated various challenges in Catalunya, including heavy competition for places and constant transfer rumors. However, he remains fully committed to the club. Admiring A Modern-Day Genius Beyond his past transfer dealings, the Barcelona star was asked to name the one modern player he holds the highest desire to share a pitch with, and named Bayern Munich's talismanic striker Harry Kane. Raphinha did not hold back in his admiration for the England captain, saying: "Yes, he has an excellent sense of positioning; he plays well and scores goals. I put him in the category of very great players. He’s close to genius, but geniuses are very rare at that level." Busy Summer Ahead For Barça Raphinha may well be welcoming a number of new faces to Camp Nou this summer. Barcelona have been linked with numerous forwards in what sporting director Deco has described as an "almost impossible task" to replace Robert Lewandowski, who is set to depart the Catalan club upon the expiration of his contract. Reportedly leading the shortlist to succeed the Polish striker at the Camp Nou are Chelsea forward João Pedro and Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez. 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports app. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in prime time across FOX (21) and FS1 (19). The opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa (3 p.m. ET) will stream for free on Tubi, as well as the USA's opening match against Paraguay on June 12 (9 p.m. ET).]]>
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					<![CDATA[Mexico's Julian Quiñones Beats Ivan Toney, Cristiano Ronaldo To Saudi's Golden Boot]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/cristiano-ronaldo-ivan-toney-beaten-to-saudi-pro-league-golden-boot-by-mexico-striker-in-huge-surprise</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Mexico international and Al-Qadsiah star Julian Quiñones has pulled off a stunning upset by claiming the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:10:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Mexico international and Al-Qadsiah star Julian Quiñones has pulled off a stunning upset by claiming the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot. The forward surged to the top of the leader-board in a dramatic final-day push, beating out Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Ahli's Ivan Toney in a thrilling race for the award. Al-Qadsiah star clinches scoring crown In a turn of events few predicted at the start of the campaign, Quiñones has officially been crowned the top scorer of the Saudi Pro League. The Mexico international produced a masterclass in his side's final-round clash against Al Ittihad, scoring a spectacular hat-trick in a 5-1 win to take his season tally to 33 goals and catapult himself to the summit of the goalscoring charts. The Al-Qadsiah forward entered the final matchday with 30 goals to his name, trailing Toney, who led the charts with 32 goals, while sitting ahead of Ronaldo on 26 goals. Quinones saved his best performance for the final day. By netting a hat-trick against Al-Ittihad, the striker - who joined Al-Qadsiah in the summer of 2024 from Liga MX side Club América - took his final tally to 33 goals, leaping to the summit to claim the Golden Boot. European heavyweights left in the wake The achievement is made all the more remarkable given the caliber of competition Quinones had to overcome. By reaching 33 goals, the former Club America man managed to deny Ronaldo a third consecutive Golden Boot award in Saudi Arabia. Although the Portuguese icon scored twice in Al-Nassr's 4-1 victory over Damac on the final day to finish the season with 28 goals and clinch the title for his team, it was not enough to keep pace with Quiñones. Ronaldo has, therefore, missed out on a third successive Golden Boot. The race went down to the wire with former Brentford striker Toney finishing the campaign in second place with 32 goals. Toney, leading the line for Al-Ahli, was unable to find the net in his final outing against Al-Khaleej, allowing the Al-Qadsiah forward to leapfrog him at the very last moment. Ronaldo legendary record remains intact Despite losing out on the individual trophy this season, Ronaldo can take solace in the fact that his greatest statistical milestone remains unthreatened. The Al-Nassr captain holds the record for the most goals ever scored in a single Saudi Pro League season. While Quiñones and Toney pushed each other to incredible heights, neither could reach the historic 35-goal record set by the Portuguese superstar during the 2023-24 campaign. Ronaldo's mark of 35 goals in just 31 appearances continues to stand as the gold standard for strikers in the Gulf state. World Cup momentum for Mexico For Quiñones, the timing of this individual accolade could not be better. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, the striker has sent a clear message to Mexico manager Javier Aguirre regarding his readiness for the international stage. His form in a league containing some of the world's most expensive defensive talent suggests he is ready to lead the line for El Tri.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Casemiro To Miss Man Utd Finale Amid Inter Miami Transfer Links]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/michael-carrick-confirms-casemiro-wont-be-involved-in-man-utds-final-game-of-season-amid-inter-miami-transfer-links</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has played his final match for the club following a sentimental farewell at Old Trafford.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:01:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has played his final match for the club following a sentimental farewell at Old Trafford. Casemiro, who has been heavily linked with a move to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, will not be part of the squad for the Red Devils' season finale against Brighton. Casemiro’s Old Trafford farewell confirmed The curtain has officially come down on Casemiro’s United career, with Carrick confirming that the 34-year-old will play no part in the final game of the Premier League season. After arriving from Real Madrid in a high-profile move worth up to £70 million in 2022, the veteran midfielder is now set for a new chapter away from the Theatre of Dreams, with last weekend's 3-2 win at home to Nottingham Forest marking his final appearance. Speaking on the decision to leave the five-time Champions League winner out of the trip to Brighton, Carrick explained: "It was kind of decided that last week would be his last game. I think that went well, as well as we all could have hoped, to be honest, and he’s been fantastic. I’ve said a lot of things about Case and how well he’s done for me since I’ve been here and for the whole club. But, yeah, it was decided that it was a good time for him to finish, really." MLS looms as next destination Reports have intensified regarding a potential move to Major League Soccer, with Inter Miami leading the chase to sign the Brazil international on a free transfer this summer. Casemiro appears ready to trade the Premier League for the sun of Florida after four years at Old Trafford. Carrick noted that the player was central to the decision regarding his early exit from the matchday squad. "It just felt the right time, I think, for Case. He was part of that as well. There is an element of balance about the last game. We’re not done. The season’s not done for us. We’re really conscious of that," Carrick added. Casemiro’s departure marks the end of a stint that saw him provide vital experience to the United engine room, helping the side secure a top-three finish this season. Carrick’s coaching future remains the priority While Casemiro’s departure is settled, the future of Carrick himself has been a major talking point. After impressing in his role as interim head coach, the United legend is widely expected to sign a permanent deal to remain in the dugout. Although a formal announcement is still pending, Carrick suggested that fans would not have to wait much longer for official confirmation of his status. Addressing the ongoing contract negotiations, Carrick said with a smile: "Yeah, it was said end of the season pretty much wasn’t it so we’re not far away, a couple of days away. So, yeah, I said to you the other day that clarity is pretty much around the corner and it is going to be now. But at this stage I can’t really give you anymore." Squad fitness and final day preparations As United prepare for their final outing against Brighton, they do so with a relatively healthy squad, although one defensive mainstay remains sidelined. Carrick confirmed that Matthijs de Ligt will miss the clash after undergoing surgery on a back problem, but there was better news regarding forward Benjamin Sesko, who is expected to return to the fold. The Reds face a home side desperate to clinch European qualification, while Carrick's men are already guaranteed third spot in the table and a place in next term's Champions League.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Ousmane Dembélé Eyes More Ballons d’Or With PSG And France]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/can-ousmane-dembele-do-it-again-psg-star-wants-many-more-ballons-dor-as-he-targets-champions-league-and-world-cup-success</link>
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				    <![CDATA[PSG and France winger Ousmane Dembele has outlined his ambitious collective and personal objectives ahead of a defining summer.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:58:41 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé has outlined his ambitious collective and personal objectives ahead of a defining summer on both the European and international stages. The French star made it clear that his appetite for success remains far from satisfied, as he targets a second Champions League title, World Cup glory with France again, and potentially another Ballon d'Or triumph. Ambitious goals for club and country In an interview with RMC’s Rothen s’enflamme, the PSG talisman opened up about his desire to continue winning the game's biggest prizes. Having already reached the pinnacle of football, Dembele is now eyeing a historic "triple-double" in 2026: a second Champions League trophy, a second World Cup with France, and a second Ballon d'Or. The 2025 Ballon d'Or winner made it clear that while team success comes first, his personal drive remains high. "When you win once, you want to win several times, but I already put the collective first, obviously," Dembele explained. "The most important thing is to be able to win the Champions League. And I also have an objective that has been in my head for a very long time with the French team: to have a great World Cup. And after that we will see." Leading by example under Luis Enrique Dembele’s resurgence in the French capital has been heavily influenced by PSG boss Luis Enrique. The winger has evolved into a more complete player, contributing 19 goals and 11 assists across all competitions this term, while embracing the defensive responsibilities demanded by the Spanish coach. He credits this development to a clear understanding of his role within the squad. "I try, on every ball and every match, to give the best of myself, to try to improve every ball I have, to set an example." Dembele noted. "These last two years, it has worked for me. The coach talked to me and told me that I had an important role for the team: to set an example, whether to the older or the younger players. And I want to continue to be efficient in small or big matches." A long-term future in Paris Despite constant rumours regarding the career paths of elite stars at the Parc des Princes, Dembele has taken a firm stance on his commitment to the Ligue 1 champions. Amidst his pursuit of further individual glory, he feels perfectly at home in the project being built in Paris and has no intention of seeking a move elsewhere in the immediate future. The Frenchman remains under contract until 2028 and appears settled within the club's hierarchy and dressing room. Addressing the speculation surrounding his next steps, he confirmed, "I will be 100% present next season" while expressing his happiness with the staff, the president, and his teammates. The hunt for more silverware Dembélé possesses an insatiable appetite for the feeling of lifting trophies, a trait that has seen him become one of the most feared attackers in European football over the past two seasons. For the former Barcelona man, the statistics are merely a by-product of his competitive nature. "I am hungry to score goals, to give assists and to win trophies," the winger concluded during his interview. PSG will be aiming to secure back-to-back Champions League titles when they face Arsenal in the final at Puskás Aréna on May 30.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Tributes Pour In For Late Kyle Busch As NASCAR World Mourns His Death]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nascar/kyle-busch-died-motorsports-world-mourns</link>
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				    <![CDATA[The motorsports world is mourning the sudden death of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:51:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died Thursday, following his hospitalization this week with a severe illness. He was 41. One of the most successful NASCAR drivers of all time, Busch made his Cup Series debut in 2004 and had 63 career victories, putting him ninth on the all-time wins list. He competed in the Cup Series for Joe Gibbs Racing for 15 years before moving to Richard Childress Racing after the 2022 season. The news of his sudden death shocked the NASCAR and motorsports worlds, along with Rowdy Nation, and the tributes to one of the best and most competitive racers began pouring in.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Digging Into MLB’s ‘Loose Bodies’ Problem — And The Technology To Address It]]>
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				    <![CDATA[What a “loose body" in the elbow means, what it could signal, and why Tarik Skubal represented the perfect subject for Dr. Neal ElAttrache to try a new tool to fix it.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:29:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[What began primarily as a new tool for use in pediatric orthopedics might now be the next groundbreaking surgical innovation for professional athletes, including big-league pitchers with "loose bodies" in their elbow, who are hoping to expedite their return to the field. Last year, the NanoNeedle scope 2.0 was used successfully on a 13-year-old baseball player dealing with a labrum tear. The technology, developed by Arthrex, is a minimally-invasive arthroscopic device that includes a tiny camera at the tip of a needle-like instrument 1.9 millimeters in diameter, about a third of the size of a standard pencil. The device offers higher-quality imaging than previous iterations and is smaller and less disruptive than the traditional arthroscope, making it ideal for use on smaller joints in pediatric patients. But Dr. Neal ElAttrache, among other surgeons, started thinking bigger. After successfully operating with the new NanoNeedle on shoulder capsule and knee meniscus repairs, ElAttrache was waiting for the right case to use it on a major-league arm. "I wanted to do it where I could say, 'This would definitely change the outcome,’" ElAttrache told me last weekend, in the aftermath of his procedure on the best pitcher in baseball. This year, a spate of procedures to remove "loose bodies" have resulted in some of the game’s most prominent arms being sidelined for months. In February, it was Braves pitchers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep. In March, it was Reds ace Hunter Greene. At the end of April, it was Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz. None of them have returned to action yet. Greene hopes to be back in July, while Díaz is targeting a second-half return. ElAttrache performed the arthroscopic elbow procedures on both of those players, but he was still waiting for the right situation to use the new NanoNeedle 2.0. In back-to-back Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, he found the ideal subject. Unlike Díaz's surgery, all that Skubal needed to be removed was a single loose body. ElAttrache did not need to shave or sculpt or clean up a bone spur, which could have required a larger instrument. Time was of the essence in the middle of Skubal’s contract year, and ElAttrache felt certain the new scope would work. "The more I can sneak in there and get out of there without leaving a trace, the better off this guy would be," ElAttrache thought. "I was waiting for this particular kind of case, because I knew it would be really, really useful and helpful to be able to decrease the downtime." A typical arthroscopic elbow surgery to remove loose bodies can sideline a pitcher for two to three months or more, depending on swelling, stiffness, bleeding and the progression of the throwing program after the procedure. The inflamed joint lining and tissue take time to "calm down," as ElAttrache describes it. But it’s also vital to get the elbow moving as quickly as possible after the procedure — often within a day or two, according to Dr. Jason Snibbe, an orthopedic surgeon and consultant for multiple Los Angeles area professional sports teams — to avoid the elbow getting stiff. Doctors will also focus on a patient’s shoulder strength after the procedure, since those muscles can get weak or problematic if the loose body was making a player compensate. Due to various factors, the timetable for return can vary dramatically. "Sometimes you have an elbow surgery where they remove a loose body in a pitcher, and he’s back, let’s say, in three months," Snibbe told me. "Sometimes, he’s back in six to nine months. Sometimes, it can be really long because it takes them a long time to get their mechanics and get their sequencing and be able to throw 95 or 100 mph." Providing a less-invasive option, the NanoNeedle 2.0 might be revolutionary. Just 12 days after Skubal’s procedure — or the "Skubal scope," as it has been referred to — the Tigers ace was already throwing a full, symptom-free bullpen session at Comerica Park. It was the second time he had thrown off a mound since the innovative procedure. While there’s no set timetable for his return to action, Skubal appears to be weeks ahead of schedule, just as ElAttrache predicted. "The less and less invasiveness we’ve been able to use to accomplish getting these chips out," ElAttrache said, "the better and better these guys do." Explaining ‘Loose Bodies’ Skubal had been dealing with a strange, uncomfortable feeling in his elbow throughout the start of the season, but he assumed it was the result of the typical soreness that can arise while building up for a season. Sometimes, his symptoms would disappear for weeks, only to then return again. "Not knowing when that’s going to happen is very distracting," ElAttrache said. "These guys, generally when that starts happening, they want to get rid of it because they can’t really perform." Occasionally, Skubal could be seen shaking out his arm, trying to get the sensation to go away. One such occasion occurred on April 29, after he fired a 96-mph sinker past Matt Olson in the seventh inning. Skubal waved over catcher Dillon Dingler and the training staff, then was seen rubbing the back of his elbow during a mound visit. Skubal stayed in the game and struck out the side, but the discomfort was reaching a point where something needed to be done. Scans revealed a loose body — a small piece of bone or cartilage — that had broken off in his elbow. He was relieved, at least, to get an answer to his problem. ElAttrache, meanwhile, was pleased to offer a new solution in the NanoNeedle 2.0, a scope that could limit swelling and allow Skubal to start building back up much more quickly. "If something happens like that later in the season, they can tolerate a couple weeks of no throwing and gradually getting their motion back and come back and do an abbreviated throwing program because they’ve had all season to ramp up," ElAttrache explained. "But if you do it at this time of the year, it’s really tough. It really sets them back. So, I was waiting for a case like this that would be very, very useful for the patient — rather than using the technology as the primary reason." Over time, the constant friction of bones that occurs from throwing with enormous force at a high velocity can cause stress on the elbow joint and lead to bone spurs, a sort of defense mechanism for the body. Those spurs can then break off and form loose bodies. When they’re small or remain attached to the bone, they might be asymptomatic. But if they become bigger or free-floating in a player’s elbow, they can migrate into areas that cause discomfort or limit a pitcher’s range of motion. Sometimes, a pitcher might not be able to extend his arm or follow-through properly. "And not having a good follow-through can put more stress on your shoulder, it can actually make you put more stress on your ulnar collateral ligament, and the other thing is it can cause inflammation," Snibbe said. "Your elbow can feel sore and full of fluid and inflamed and irritated. It’s sometimes just annoying, like a rock in your shoe. You’re shaking your elbow all the time, trying to get the loose body to kind of break away within the joint itself." In Skubal’s case, the loose body was causing his elbow to lock or catch. While the loose piece is trapped, the joint lining of the elbow is simultaneously being stimulated to make fluid — ElAttrache compared it to a motor being able to make its own motor oil — which can lead to swelling and stiffness. A cortisone shot can help get that inflammation down, but it doesn’t get rid of the cause. "You still have that offending loose piece or spur in there," ElAttrache said. "If it’s causing enough problems to where it’s big enough that it’s getting caught, it’s very unsettling." Skubal’s issue wasn’t going away, but his circumstance required less work than Díaz’s procedure. The Dodgers closer had five loose bodies removed from several different places in the elbow in late April. ElAttrache also had to clean up a piece of spur that was cracking and about to fall off, which required a bigger instrument than the NanoNeedle. Díaz said he had known about the loose bodies in his elbow throughout his professional career. It wasn’t until his last outing on April 19 that he said the issue became symptomatic. Though he wasn’t a prime candidate for the NanoNeedle scope, he still felt relief almost immediately after his traditional arthroscopic procedure. Within days, his range of motion had returned. He expressed "100%" confidence that he’ll be able to get back to his usual dominant form later this year. ElAttrache, who’s the head team physician for the Dodgers, said Díaz's current timeline for return — sometime after the All-Star break — might even be conservative; he just didn’t want to rush the 32-year-old back in a suboptimal condition. "The worst thing for him and for the Dodgers would be you bring him back a little too soon, either he doesn’t perform like you’d expect him to perform or he expects himself to perform, or he gets injured again and then you lose him for possibly the rest of the time," ElAttrache said. "So, I just wanted to make sure that we were OK with that, and from the looks of how he’s recovered, if anything, maybe I was a little too conservative. He’s feeling good and progressing without the pressure of having to rush it back. I think all is going to turn out well with that." Skubal, meanwhile, is on track to return far sooner than any other big-league pitcher who has undergone the surgery, thanks to the new procedure. It’s a stunningly positive development both for Skubal, who could have a record-setting contract ahead if he looks like himself the rest of the year, and for the Tigers, who entered Thursday 10 games under .500 and needing their ace. "I wanted the first time I used it on a professional pitcher to really be a big, big difference from what the standard stuff would be," ElAttrache said. "That way, I could really see the benefit, and I could see if indeed our hunch was right that this would make a big difference." A Tommy John Precursor? Snibbe said a lightbulb goes off in an orthopedic surgeon’s mind when a player has loose bodies in their elbow. The long-term concern for any pitcher dealing with the issue is not the loose body itself but what might be on the horizon. "Usually, loose bodies in the elbow is a sign that there may be laxity or looseness or damage to your ulnar collateral ligament," Snibbe said. "The people that have loose bodies removed from their elbow, about 12% end up with ulnar collateral ligament surgery." ElAttrache agrees that there’s a relationship between the two. Bone spurs can form in the elbow as a response to gradual laxity. Sometimes, ElAttrache explained, too much sculpting of a spur during a procedure can tip the scales from laxity to instability. "You’ve taken away the compensation where the overgrowth of bone is stabilizing the elbow just enough that the person’s not feeling instability," ElAttrache said. "When that guy goes back to throwing 95 mph, now all of a sudden he doesn’t have that compensating buttress in the back there, and then he develops symptoms of medial elbow pain — the typical findings you see in a patient that needs a Tommy John." In one of ElAttrache’s studies, he found a "linear relationship" between the amount of bone removed from the olecranon — the pointy part at the end of the elbow — and how much strain is added to the ligament. "What is the critical amount? That varies from player to player," ElAttrache said. "The general rule of thumb is if you’re taking off spurs, only take off the spurs or the pieces of bone that are offending the player. If there’s a crack in it, if there’s a fracture in it where it’s going to come off or there’s a little bit of toggling because it’s partially loose, take that off. But don’t take off any firmly, well-attached bone." Skubal has already undergone Tommy John surgery once before in his career. But because ElAttrache did not have to sculpt or remove any bone spurs during Skubal's loose-body procedure, "there's no reason to think that he has any increased exposure of the ligament or the medial structures that would be at risk now," according to his surgeon. "There’s no evidence in there that he’s got an ongoing, enlarging bone spur that’s trying to keep up with a loosening elbow," ElAttrache said. "I would be able to know by stressing that side of the elbow if that is a currently symptomatic problem, and it’s not." So, What Next? ElAttrache isn’t surprised to see an increasing number of symptomatic loose-body issues, considering the mileage that pitchers have on their arms by the time they reach the major leagues and the efforts those pitchers are taking to gain velocity. For the pitchers who’ve undergone the surgery to address loose bodies — a group that now includes Dodgers starter Blake Snell, who also used the less-invasive NanoNeedle scope 2.0 earlier this week in an effort to shave time off his recovery — the question is how quickly they can return this season and if they’ll perform to their capabilities when they do. Snibbe believes it's possible. "Absolutely, it’s possible," he said. "I also think it’s everything else. If a guy has a loose body in his elbow and he’s got a bum shoulder or a bad knee or other things that are going on affecting his mechanics, that might take a long time for him to recover. I would say, it’s not just an elbow. It’s about the mechanics of the whole body and how those are being affected." For the surgeons performing the procedure, the question is also how the new NanoNeedle 2.0 scope might revolutionize arthroscopic procedures moving forward. "Any time a surgeon uses this technology, things are going to enter that surgeon’s head about how he can use it," ElAttrache said. "Because this thing is small enough and can get into places and see things that we couldn’t see before — and it’s not taking up room in these joints, it’s not overcrowding the joints — now they can use it and use instruments that they couldn’t use before, and now all of a sudden you’re going to see new things develop around it. "A really useful new piece of technology like this usually causes a mushrooming, rapid expansion of new techniques and new technology and new equipment."]]>
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					<![CDATA[Xabi Alonso Ready For 'Beautiful Project' As He Takes Over At Chelsea]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/beautiful-project-xabi-alonso-excited-to-get-started-at-chelsea</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Xabi Alonso has backed Chelsea's long-term vision after speaking publicly about his move to Stamford Bridge.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:26:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Xabi Alonso has backed Chelsea’s long-term vision after speaking publicly about his move to Stamford Bridge. The Spaniard dismissed concerns over the club’s absence from Champions League and described the role as a "beautiful project". Chelsea’s New Era Begins Under Alonso Alonso has already sparked excitement among Chelsea supporters after being seen in Madrid ahead of his official arrival in west London. The Spaniard briefly discussed his upcoming move during an interview with Spanish television program El Chiringuito. Chelsea’s hierarchy view Alonso’s appointment as a major statement following a difficult period for the club. Despite missing out on Champions League next season, the former midfielder appears fully convinced by the direction being taken at Stamford Bridge. Alonso is due to officially begin work on July 1, but preparations for the new campaign are already underway behind the scenes as Chelsea continue planning for a crucial summer rebuild. Alonso explains why Chelsea appealed to him During the interview, Alonso was asked whether Chelsea’s lack of European football had complicated negotiations over the move. Responding to those concerns, the Spaniard said: "No, I was always open to it, and, well, it’s a beautiful project. Chelsea is a nice project, it’s a very good option." Chelsea Preparing For Another Important Summer Alonso is expected to play a major role in Chelsea’s summer transfer business as the club look to refine the balance of the squad. Reports have already linked forward Joao Pedro with a potential €100 million move to Barcelona. Additionally, Alonso is also reportedly keen to retain Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella, who have both been linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge this summer. Chelsea’s long-term project has faced scrutiny from pundits and rival supporters, particularly after inconsistent results and the absence of Champions League next season. The Spaniard arrives with a growing reputation as one of Europe’s brightest young coaches, and supporters will now be eager to see how quickly he can implement his ideas at Stamford Bridge. Attention Turns To Pre-Season And Recruitment Chelsea’s focus will now shift towards the summer transfer window and Alonso’s first pre-season in charge. Recruitment decisions are expected to be crucial as the club attempt to blend experienced players with an already talented young core. Several names have been linked with Alonso's Chelsea. According to Football365, his former Real Madrid players, Arda Güler and Alvaro Carreras, are among the targets. 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports app. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in prime time across FOX (21) and FS1 (19). The opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa (3 p.m. ET) will stream for free on Tubi, as well as the USA's opening match against Paraguay on June 12 (9 p.m. ET).]]>
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					<![CDATA[Dabble Promo Code FOX Secures a $10 No Deposit Bonus for Users Ahead of the Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 2]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/betting/dabble-promo-code-fox-secures-10-no-deposit-bonus-users-ahead-knicks-vs-cavaliers-game-2</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Dabble Promo Code FOX Secures a $10 No Deposit Bonus for Users Ahead of the Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 2.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:10:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. New users on Dabble can receive a $10 no-deposit bonus when they use promo code FOX as the Knicks look to build on one of the most dramatic comebacks of the postseason. In Game 1, Jalen Brunson helped the New York Knicks erase a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter and went on to win in overtime. Cleveland is trying to regroup quickly after a brutal collapse coming into Game 2 and try to tie the series. Does New York ride the momentum of the comeback and the energy of the home crowd, or can Cleveland respond after one of the toughest losses of their playoff run? Don't leave a $10 no-deposit bonus from Dabble for new users when you use promo code FOX before Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Dabble Fantasy How to Sign Up and Claim the Dabble Fantasy Promo Code EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS No. 4 CLEVELAND (+320) vs. No. 3 NEW YORK (-425) NY leads 1-0 What to know: The Cavs led the Knicks by 22 with just under eight minutes to go in the fourth quarter, but proceeded to score just 11 points the rest of the way, including overtime. New York stormed back and won by 11 — a 33-point swing over the course of 13 minutes! That's a bad loss for Cleveland, who will head into Game 2 for its ninth game in 17 days. It will be New York's sixth game in the last 18 days. New York Knicks – Top Players &amp; Team Stats Team Stats (Postseason Performance) Trend Note: New York has won eight of its last nine postseason games and opened the Eastern Conference Finals with an overtime win against Cleveland. Jalen Brunson continues to lead the offense, while Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby have provided strong rebounding and two-way production throughout the playoffs. Cleveland Cavaliers – Top Players &amp; Team Stats Team Stats (Postseason Performance) Trend Note: Cleveland advanced through a tough seven-game semifinal series against Detroit before opening the Eastern Conference Finals with an overtime loss to New York. Donovan Mitchell continues to lead the offense, while Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen have controlled the paint throughout the postseason.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Use Kalshi Promo Code 'FOXSPORTS' Ahead of Game 2 of the Knicks-Cavaliers Eastern Conference Finals]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Kalshi Promo Code: Enter Code FOXSPORTS Ahead of Game 2 of the Knicks-Cavaliers Eastern Conference Finals.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:10:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. New users on Kalshi can receive a $10 trade bonus when they use promo code FOXSPORTS before tonight’s Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 tips off. The New York Knicks enter Game 2 with a 1–0 series lead after an improbable comeback in the fourth quarter. The Knicks needed all of Jalen Brunson's 38 points in the comeback. With New York taking Game 1 in dramatic fashion, how will the Cavaliers respond in Game 2? New users can click here to claim a $10 trade bonus with Kalshi's promo code FOXSPORTS before Game 2 between the Knicks and Cavaliers. For more information and full terms and conditions, visit our Kalshi promo code page. How to Claim the Kalshi Welcome Bonus Kalshi Odds *Odds/Probability are subject to change* EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS No. 4 CLEVELAND (+320) vs. No. 3 NEW YORK (-425) NY leads 1-0 What to know: The Cavs led the Knicks by 22 with just under eight minutes to go in the fourth quarter, but proceeded to score just 11 points the rest of the way, including overtime. New York stormed back and won by 11 — a 33-point swing over the course of 13 minutes! That's a bad loss for Cleveland, who will head into Game 2 for its ninth game in 17 days. It will be New York's sixth game in the last 18 days. New York Knicks – Top Players &amp; Team Stats Team Stats (Postseason Performance) Trend Note: New York has won eight of its last nine postseason games and opened the Eastern Conference Finals with an overtime win against Cleveland. Jalen Brunson continues to lead the offense, while Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby have provided strong rebounding and two-way production throughout the playoffs. Cleveland Cavaliers – Top Players &amp; Team Stats Team Stats (Postseason Performance) Trend Note: Cleveland advanced through a tough seven-game semifinal series against Detroit before opening the Eastern Conference Finals with an overtime loss to New York. Donovan Mitchell continues to lead the offense, while Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen have controlled the paint throughout the postseason.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo Wins First Major Trophy In 5 Years With Saudi Pro League Title]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace helped Al Nassr secure a 4-1 win over Damac and clinch the Saudi Pro League title.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:10:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace in Al Nassr’s 4-1 victory over Damac on Thursday earned the Portuguese star his first Saudi Pro League title since making the move to the club in January 2023. Ronaldo has now won top-flight domestic league titles in four different countries across two continents: England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia. The triumph marks the eighth league title of his legendary career. Al Nassr Hold Off Al Hilal In Title Race The title did not come easily for Al Nassr, as the race came down to the final day. Rivals Al Hilal finished just two points behind them in second place, but Al Nassr held on to secure their first league title since 2019. The club finished third last season and second the year before. Final-Day Drama Against Damac Al Nassr took the lead in the 34th minute through a Sadio Mané header from a João Félix corner. They doubled their advantage in the 52nd minute through a moment of quality from Kingsley Coman. Damac were handed a penalty in the 58th minute, and Morlaye Sylla converted from the spot to cut the deficit in half. Ronaldo restored Al Nassr’s two-goal lead just five minutes later with a brilliant free kick to make it 3-1. He then doubled his goal tally in the 81st minute, taking advantage of Damac’s failure to clear their lines before smashing the ball into the top corner to seal a 4-1 victory and the title for Al Nassr. World Cup Remains The Final Prize Ronaldo has won almost everything there is to win across multiple countries, but one trophy still continues to evade him: the World Cup. This summer, he will have another chance to chase that final piece of silverware with Portugal.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Two-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch Has Died At 41]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at 41, NASCAR says]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:04:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died. He was 41. The Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause of death was given. Busch’s family said earlier Thursday that he was hospitalized with a "severe illness," three days before he was to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Busch was the younger brother of Kurt Busch, a NASCAR Hall of Famer. "Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch," the statement said. "A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans. The statement went on to say that "throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series. His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’" Reporting by the Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[John Stones to Bayern? Man City Defender Could Join Vincent Kompany, Harry Kane]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Bayern Munich are reportedly plotting a sensational summer swoop for Manchester City defender John Stones.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:49:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Bayern Munich are reportedly plotting a sensational summer swoop for Manchester City defender John Stones. The experienced center back is poised to leave the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer after 10 successful years. A move to the Bundesliga champions would see him reunite with former teammate Vincent Kompany and link up with England captain Harry Kane in Bavaria. Bayern Munich Target A Defensive Rebuild According to a report by the Daily Mail, Bayern are seriously exploring a stunning move to secure the services of Stones. The German giants have identified the 31-year-old as a prime target as they look to bolster their backline. Should the club progress their interest, they will find themselves in a strong position to secure his signature. Stones is set to become a free agent this summer after spending 10 incredible years in Manchester, making him one of the most attractive options on the market. A switch to Germany would allow him to reunite with former colleague Kompany, who now manages the Bavarian side, while joining his national team captain, Kane. An End To A Glorious Decade Stones joined City from Everton for £47.5 million in 2016, becoming Pep Guardiola’s second signing. Across 293 appearances, he scored 19 goals and helped the side win six Premier League titles alongside a coveted Champions League trophy. Despite his legendary status, recent injuries have limited his impact. Guardiola recently addressed this, stating: "I cannot judge his performance because he has been a little bit out. I don't have doubts with John. "When he reaches his level, he is a top central defender. I only want him fit and, unfortunately, like last season, a lot of the time it is not possible. He is a lovely, incredible teammate." Facing Competition Across The Continent While the Bundesliga champions are a highly glamorous option, they are not the only club monitoring the situation. A sentimental return to Everton has been suggested, while Spanish heavyweights Barcelona and newly-promoted Coventry City have also registered interest. However, the immense pull of playing for Bayern, coupled with the chance to work under Kompany, could prove decisive. The German outfit are desperate to refresh their squad after suffering a heartbreaking 6-5 aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, despite comfortably reclaiming their domestic league crown. Adding a versatile serial winner to their ranks would undoubtedly elevate their defensive solidity. What Is Next For The Defender? Before finalizing his club future, Stones is expected to play a crucial role for Thomas Tuchel’s England squad at the upcoming World Cup in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Meanwhile, Bayern are entirely focused on completing a domestic double when they face Stuttgart in the DFB-Pokal final this weekend, hoping to build momentum for next season. 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports app. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in prime time across FOX (21) and FS1 (19). The opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa (3 p.m. ET) will stream for free on Tubi, as well as the USA's opening match against Paraguay on June 12 (9 p.m. ET).]]>
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					<![CDATA[Crystal Palace Coach Says USA Defender Chris Richards Tears Ankle Ligaments]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/usmnt-defender-chris-richards-injures-ankle-ligaments</link>
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				    <![CDATA[United States defender Chris Richards has torn two ligaments in his ankle, according to Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:47:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[With just five days until the United States names its 2026 World Cup roster, the United States men's national team has potentially dealt a massive blow. Star defender Chris Richards has suffered two torn ligaments in his ankle, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said in a press conference Thursday. Richards sustained the injury during Palace’s draw with Brentford on Sunday. The 26-year-old center back from Birmingham, Alabama, recently captained the U.S. in a friendly against Portugal under coach Mauricio Pochettino. While Glasner ruled Richards out for this weekend's Premier League finale against Arsenal, the race is on for both club and country. Palace is desperately trying to get him fit for next Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, though Glasner rates his chances as a "50/50" coin flip. "He tore two ligaments in his ankle," Glasner said. "He is in from sunrise until sunset having treatments... we will give our best and he will give his best—and then let's see if we can get it done." The timing could not be worse for the hosts. The Americans kick off their home World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 12, preceded by crucial tune-ups against Senegal on May 31 and Germany on June 6. Missing Richards—who has 36 international appearances since his 2020 debut—would leave a massive void in Pochettino's backline. 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports app. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in prime time across FOX (21) and FS1 (19). The opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa (3 p.m. ET) will stream for free on Tubi, as well as the USA's opening match against Paraguay on June 12 (9 p.m. ET).]]>
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					<![CDATA['It Changed Everything': Reliving The 1994 World Cup As Told By USA Legends]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Recounting the USA's 1994 World Cup run by the players who captured a nation's imagination during an epic summer.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:54:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[For me and many others, this particular World Cup completes a full circle. I was a literal child when the 1994 World Cup arrived on these shores. I fell in love with the event thanks in large part to a bunch of unknown American players with some epic hairdos and hideous faux-denim jerseys. Before we turn toward this year's 48-team extravaganza, let's hear from some of the men who represented the Stars and Stripes 32 years ago and from others who were impacted by that epic summer. Chapter 1: The Preparation With no domestic league and only a smattering of overseas players, the U.S. Soccer Federation turned the national team into a de facto club team, signing players to contracts and training full-time in Mission Viejo, California, in the years leading up to USA ’94. Cobi Jones | Midfielder/Forward: In 1994, hardly anyone was paying attention to soccer. Eric Wynalda | Forward: We were trying to prove to the American people that we didn't suck. Mike Sorber | Midfielder: Nobody even knew who we were, what we were. Nobody knew anything. The media knew nothing about soccer. It was considered a foreign sport. Tab Ramos | Midfielder/Forward: There were people who had no idea the difference between soccer and lacrosse. So we were all used to selling the game. Tony Meola | Goalkeeper: The idea that U.S. Soccer had to put us together was crazy. But I realize how important it became, in the end, to build that group. There wasn't a guy there that wasn't ready to fight for the next guy. Hugo Pérez | Midfielder: This is a team that was basically together for three years. Ramos: Out of the 22 players on the final World Cup roster in '94, something like 14 or 15 didn't even have a club. The squad trained year-round under their new coach, Bora Milutinović. Under the well-traveled Serbian manager, the U.S. went from a defensive team that just tried to survive against top opponents to one that tried to go to-to-toe. Sorber: We needed an international coach. The American coaches only wanted guys who could run and were physical. But we always had that. We needed football IQ and brains. Bora wanted guys who were smart and could figure things out and make plays. Pérez: Bora, when he came in, on one of the first days said, "We're gonna change the way we play football in this country." He believed in keeping the ball, possession. And he picked the players to do it. Meola: No host nation had ever not made it to the second round. That was always something that we had in the back of our minds. I think every one of us said "it's not going to be us." Chapter 2: Ready For Showtime Few thought the U.S. would advance in the World Cup, especially in a group that included two stout European squads (Switzerland and Romania) and a tough Colombia squad. Wynalda: "You guys won’t get out of the group." That was all we heard. Every sponsor was like, "don't f*** this up." It was bad. The pressure on us was immense. Pérez: Between ’91 and ’94, we played more than 80 games internationally, all over the world, against the best clubs and national teams. I think that was a key factor in our preparation. Because when we arrived at the World Cup, we knew we could play against anybody. Ramos: After all those results, we thought, "Hey, you know what? We're going to force all these teams to play their best to beat us." It wasn't so much that we were great. But we knew we were good enough to really compete. Sorber: I remember specifically [English journalist] Paul Gardner at the draw. Paul says, "Do you think you can get out of the group?" I said, "Absolutely." He was blown away. But I’d already played Colombia, Romania, Brazil. Were we better? No. But we were right there. Chapter 3: Against All Odds The U.S. opened against Switzerland on June 1994 at the Pontiac Silverdome, home of the NFL's Detroit Lions. It was the first indoor match in World Cup history. After falling behind, Wynalda’s sensational free-kick goal salvaged a crucial point and a 1-1 draw. Wynalda: The night before the game, I took two free kicks in the Silverdome. If I don't hit those, I don't know the flight of the ball in that stadium. I realized I don't have to hit it that hard. So I was standing over the ball, trying to control my emotions and all this adrenaline and just calmly hit the same way. And it actually went exactly where it was supposed to. Next up was a date with Colombia at the Rose Bowl. The U.S. won 2-1, in part due to an own goal scored by Colombian defender Andres Escobar. The U.S. captured the imagination of what had been a skeptical American public, though it was dampened by Escobar’s murder in Colombia days later. Alexi Lalas | Defender: There was this David-Goliath type of narrative that led up to that game. Pérez: Colombia was coming to the tournament, they hadn't lost in three years. Everybody was saying that they were favorites to win the World Cup. Wynalda: When we beat Colombia — and I have to say, when Escobar got killed it was horrible, we’d exchanged jerseys a bunch of times, he was a friend — that's when we won over the public. Sorber: The Colombia game changed everything. Lalas: That was certainly a defining type of moment, a touchstone. It was the first time America was proud relative to the game of soccer. That was something that America had never experienced before. Sorber: The next day, there’s twice as much media there. At least. Jones: We're the USA, right? We like winners. Wynalda: The next game, against a really good Romanian team, was the first time I felt the belief from our supporters. It was the first time that they felt that they could back us. Chapter 4: The Dream Run Ends Losing 1-0 to Romania in the group finale meant that the U.S. had to face mighty Brazil in the round of 16 at Stanford Stadium on July 4. Milutinović elected to bench Wynalda and insert Perez in midfield in place of suspended captain John Harkes. The home side played the entire second half up a man but without Ramos, whose skull was fractured by the flagrant elbow that got Leonardo red-carded just before the break. But Brazil won on Bebeto’s 73rd minute goal, ending the Americans’ run. Pérez: Everybody thought that they were gonna destroy us, and it turned out to be the opposite. Wynalda: That was the worst day of my life. Pérez: At halftime we passed by the locker room, and I could hear guys complaining. They were nervous. They didn't know why they were not beating us, so they had, they got battle, they were nervous. We had the momentum. Unfortunately, we couldn't finish it off. Pérez: For me, it was the biggest game so far in the history of our country. …We were able to play them without any fear. I still think we could have won the game. Wynalda: I saw Bora in Miami a few years ago and said, "We could’ve beaten them if you would’ve f***ing put me on the field." I had to get it off my chest. Chapter 5: Legends And Legacy Created The Americans had done their country proud — even if they didn’t immediately realize the impact the tournament had made not just on mainstream America, but on the country’s youth. Landon Donovan | Midfielder/Forward | USA ‘02, ’06, '10: It’s crazy to say, but prior to 1994, I had no clue that anything like the World Cup existed.  I knew nothing about soccer. Maurice Edu | Midfielder | USA '10: I can still see Bebeto scoring. I remember thinking, "Come on Tony, you can save that!" I was only eight, but I remember damn near everything. Eric scoring that free kick against Switzerland, the Colombia game and Earnie Stewart’s goal, and obviously the own goal and what happened after that, unfortunately. Seeing the guys after the Colombia game walking around the pitch with the flags draped around their shoulders? Those images, they live with you. Jones: Especially as I've gotten older, more people talk about the fact that they watched me during the 1994 World Cup, that I was an inspiration to them within the Black community and even beyond. Pérez: The importance of what football is right now in this country, a lot has to do with that team in ’94. Sorber: How good that team was doesn't get discussed enough. Wynalda: The legacy of '94 is that it was when people fell in love with the game, when they actually thought for the first time that we're not going to stink at this. Lalas: I'm talking to you today because of the summer of ’94. Ramos: I can't tell you the number of people who say 1994 was the first time I really got into soccer. Donovan: There’s no question the 1994 World Cup helped propel me to wanting to be a pro. Sorber: It doesn't get discussed enough, how good that team was. Wynalda: I think we were proud that America was finally proud of us. That was not the case until the 1994 World Cup. Chapter 6: A Big Opportunity This summer, a new generation of U.S. players – led by star forward Christian Pulisic and dynamic midfielder Weston McKennie – get the rare chance of playing a World Cup on home soil. Will they capture fans' hearts like their predecessors in 1994? Ramos: If we win the first game of the [2026] tournament against Paraguay, the whole country will be behind the team. It’s hard to understand for people that didn't live the experience of 1994. Lalas: It's going to be fun to see who emerges from this group, in terms of that attention that you know inevitably is going to come. Ramos: The current group is just so much better in every way. These are seasoned soccer players. A lot of them are going to their second World Cup. For them, it’s not about competing. … I was disappointed with Mauricio Pochettino when he said we competed really well against Belgium in March, because we've been doing that for 40 years already. We have good players. I don't think we get excited about competing. We get excited about achieving the results we're not supposed to. Meola: There's somebody today that has no idea who Christian Pulisic or Weston McKennie are. And a month from now, they're never going to forget them for the rest of their lives.]]>
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					<![CDATA[4 New Additions At The 2026 Wienie 500 — Including Commander In Beef Andy Richter]]>
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				    <![CDATA[From the Commander in Beef to a new dog in the fight, here are four fun additions that fans can expect to see at the second-annual Wienie 500.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:12:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[It’s back! The Wienie 500 is returning to Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, May 22. The second annual race is spicing up the competition with fun new features, including its very own grand marshal. Here are four new additions to this year’s Wienie 500 race: 1. Andy Richter Named "Commander in Beef" You’ve heard of Commander in Chief but what about Commander in Beef? Writer, actor and comedian Andy Richter will take on this brand-new role in this year’s race. The Commander in Beef will serve as the event's grand marshal, leaving Richter to lead all festivities like the pre-race activities and the Wiener Anthem. 2. Winner Takes Home First-Ever Borg-Wiener Trophy The Oscar Mayer brand has teamed up with BorgWarner to create a new award, the Borg-Wiener Trophy. Engineered to replicate the iconic Indy 500 award, BorgWarner’s CEO Joe Fadool will present it to the winning team in Wiener's Circle on race day. 3. Coached By The Pros Oscar Mayer is adding some serious horsepower to the track. INDYCAR drivers like Nolan Siegel, Scott McLaughlin and Sting Ray Rob will coach the Hotdoggers, offering pro tips as teams compete for the Borg-Wiener Trophy. 4. A New Dog Hits The Track Earlier this year, Oscar Mayer handed the keys to fans with its first-ever "Pick Your Dog" bracket, letting America decide who would claim the coveted sixth spot after Sonoran Dog was removed from the competition because it just wasn't cutting the mustard. The results are in. And Corn Dog will take the track for the first time, repping America’s Dog and competing among the five other regional dogs.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2-Time NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch Hospitalized With Severe Illness]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/motor/nascar-kyle-busch-hospitalized-coca-cola-600</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and won’t compete in the Coca-Cola 600 this weekend at Charlotte.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:08:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and won't compete at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, his family said Thursday. His family posted the news on social media and said he is currently undergoing treatment. "We ask for understanding and privacy as our family navigates this situation," the statement continued. Austin Hill, who drives for RCR in the O’Reilly Series, will replace Busch this weekend in Charlotte in the Cup Series. Hendrick Motorsports driver Corey Day, who competes full time in the O’Reilly Series, will replace Busch in the Spire truck. Busch ranks 24th in the Cup Series standings, with two top-10 finishes in 12 races this season. The 41-year-old driver and Las Vegas native won championships in 2015 and 2019. Busch is in his fourth season at Richard Childress Racing after winning titles with Joe Gibbs Racing. His last win came in 2023, his first with RCR. Reporting by The Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 UFL Week 9: How To Watch, What To Know, Biggest Storylines]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Here's everything to know about Week 9 of the 2026 UFL season, including the biggest storylines and how to tune in.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Week 9 of the UFL season kicks off Friday with a four-game slate spread across the weekend: one matchup Friday night, one game Saturday and a doubleheader Sunday. All 40 regular-season games — plus the playoffs on June 7 and the championship game on June 13 — will be televised across FOX, FS1, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network. Games will also be available to stream on FOXSports.com, the FOX Sports app and FOX One. Here are the full regular-season schedules for every team. Here's everything to know about Week 9: Week 9 (May 22–24) DC Defenders (5-3) at Orlando Storm (6-2) Key players: Defenders RB Xazavian Valladay, RB Abram Smith; Storm QB Jack Plummer, WR Chris Rowland What to know: The DC Defenders are coming off their second-straight loss, falling 33-30 to the Louisville Kings. Quarterback Jordan Ta'amu suffered a season-ending injury in that loss, which will be a massive obstacle for this team to overcome. What can help the Defenders is their one-two punch with running backs Xazavian Valladay and Abram Smith, who combined for 163 yards and two rushing touchdowns last weekend. If the Defenders can hold off the Storm's high-powered offense, DC can get themselves back into the win column. Orlando is coming off a convincing 31-24 win over the Renegades to improve to 6-2 on the season and strengthen its playoff position entering Week 9. Quarterback Jack Plummer powered the offense last week, throwing for 238 yards and adding two rushing touchdowns. Coming off back-to-back home games, Orlando has a chance to stay in the win column with home-field advantage again this week, but its defense, headlined by defensive tackle Isaiah Mack and linebacker Darien Butler, will need to take advantage of DC's backup quarterback and slow down a strong rushing attack. Birmingham Stallions (4-4) at Columbus Aviators (2-6) Key players: Stallions QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, LB Tae Crowder; Aviators QB Jalan McClendon, WR Tay Martin What to know: The Aviators have a shot at redemption after falling to the Stallions in Week 8. While quarterback Jalan McClendon struggled in last week’s loss, completing 20 of 31 passes for 150 yards with two interceptions, talented receivers Tay Martin and Antwane Wells give the offense the ability to regain momentum through the air. Reigniting the passing game will be key for the Aviators if they want to hold off Birmingham. As the Stallions hit the road, their playoff fate could hinge on a win over the Aviators. Coming off a Week 8 victory, the key this weekend will be starting fast and maintaining momentum. Despite the win last week, the Aviators held quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson to just 126 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception, while limiting the Stallions’ running backs to 62 total rushing yards and one score. To secure back-to-back wins, Birmingham will need a more balanced offensive performance while once again keeping the Aviators in a low-scoring game. Dallas Renegades (3-5) at Louisville Kings (4-4) Key players: Renegades QB Austin Reed, RB Ellis Merriweather; Kings QB Chandler Rogers, WR Isaiah Winstead What to know: The Renegades are coming off a home loss to the Storm and will hit the road again to face the Kings. Quarterback Austin Reed struggled through the air but still managed to complete 12 of 23 passes for 134 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. It was a back-and-forth battle throughout, but Dallas ultimately fell in the final minutes. While clinching a playoff spot remains a long shot, getting back in the win column would be a good start for the Renegades. The Kings clinched a narrow 33-30 win over Dallas in Week 8. Although Louisville's offense was relatively quiet, the defense forced three turnovers and played a major role in the victory. Quarterback Chandler Rogers completed 11 of 20 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown, while kicker Tanner Brown went 4-for-4 on field goal attempts, including a 60-yarder. St. Louis Battlehawks (5-3) at Houston Gamblers (3-5) Key players: Battlehawks QB Luis Perez, WR Steven McBride; Gamblers QB Hunter Dekkers, WR Lawrence Keys III What to know: St. Louis heads to Houston looking for revenge after suffering a 23-16 upset loss to the Gamblers in Week 8. Despite throwing for 308 yards, one touchdown and one interception, quarterback Luis Perez struggled to consistently move the offense. With the playoffs approaching, the Battlehawks remain in solid position, but a bounce-back win would go a long way toward solidifying their postseason hopes. The Gamblers are coming off a massive upset win on the road and now return home to host the Battlehawks. Houston’s offense impressed both on the ground and through the air. Although the Gamblers managed just one field goal in the second half, starting fast and sustaining that momentum for all four quarters could be the key to securing back-to-back wins. Single-game, season and group tickets are available now at www.theufl.com/tickets.]]>
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					<![CDATA[In His Words: Alex Palou Explains How He Won 2025 Indy 500]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Alex Palou has relished hearing "2025 Indianapolis 500 champion" all year. But how did he accomplish the career feat? He explains.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Speedway, Ind.) — Alex Palou has relished hearing "2025 Indianapolis 500 champion" all year. But how did he accomplish the career feat one year ago, winning the race from the sixth starting spot thanks to a pass on Marcus Ericsson on Lap 187 and holding on to the lead over the final 14 laps? He relived his 2025 victory with me last week, explaining what he was thinking not just during the 500, but also in the days and weeks leading up to the race. On his car in practice leading up to the race: ALEX PALOU: "I don't think it was our best 500 car. In traffic, we were struggling a little bit. I know that heading into the race, we were confident, but not like, ‘Oh yeah, we have a car that can move really fast up front.’ So we struggled quite a lot in practice. Even in the race. I think there was cars like Josef [Newgarden] for example. You look back and he was just moving from last — he made it up to top-eight or top-six. We could not do that. I feel there's been years in the past where we had that car, and we were able to do it. But last year, we struggled a little bit more." On the specific troubles he faced during practice: "Just traffic runs. I remember a couple things that we really loved about the car that we've already tried this year, something that kind of allowed me to be more comfortable following cars, fourth, fifth in line." On going by the seat of his pants vs. engineering: "We do a lot more than you think. Sometimes we just go back to basics. At the end of the day, places like this, at the speedway, it's more like what my body feels than what the ideal scenario or what the ideal simulation says. The car is really good. But at the end of the day, if you don't feel comfortable, you cannot extract 100 percent from the car. So that's No. 1." And then being fastest on the first day of qualifying: "Saturday felt really weird for us last year because suddenly we were P1, and we did not expect it at all, and it didn't feel like we knew why it was so fast. So then we went into Sunday, and suddenly we lost our advantage a little bit. The conditions changed a lot. It was super windy, and it made it that our car suddenly wasn't as fast, so we couldn't be as fast with the car that we had. We still made it to Fast Six, but I think we qualified sixth. Obviously, if you’re P1 on Saturday, you expect more. But we didn't feel, "Oh yeah, we got this." It was more like, how are we so fast yesterday? And how are we going to be as fast on Sunday? "This place is like this sometimes, There might be you draw a number [in the qualifying order] that is perfect conditions, and you get a little bit of tailwind, more than everybody else, and you can suddenly carry two-tenths of a mile an hour more — and then suddenly it's a big difference. You have to have fast car, don't get me wrong. My car was super fast, otherwise you don't get to the Fast Six. But I don't think it was the best car. I've been on the pole here, and my car was like a complete rocket ship in any conditions. Last year, we needed the perfect amount of wind, perfect temperature to kind of be good." Then on race day, it started to rain just before the start: "Yeah, I handled it OK — just because everybody was in the same situation. If I'm the only one sitting in the car strapped in 40 minutes or 30 minutes more than everybody else, I would handle it pretty bad. But as I saw that everybody was in the same situation, I was like, ‘Well, hopefully I do better than some other people.’ But I struggle a lot with having to pee. You hydrate yourself so much expecting to sweat right away, and then suddenly you're there for 40 minutes, and the only thing you can think about is I need to pee and I need to be here for at least two and a half hours. But I did not pee [in my suit]. I did not." On if he saw Scott McLaughlin crash on the pace laps: "I see the car crashed, but I don't see what happened. Like, obviously, I just see a car that is in the grass, but I don't know what happens." Then there’s another crash on the opening lap: "Yes, at the beginning, you're like, 'What's going on?' But you just focus on your things. You know it's a 500. You know that crazy stuff happens all the time, and you know that it's going to be a long, long race. So you need to be patient." When he knew he had a race-winning car: "I would say last stint, honestly. We were struggling a little bit at the start of the race and kind of made our way through. It’s not like we had to overtake a bunch of cars, but we were like, sixth, seventh, fifth, but we're struggling to be there. It was not super easy for us, but we kind of made the car a little bit better. Some cars had a couple of issues like [Ryan] Hunter-Reay, and then we suddenly pitted for the last stint, and we're a second behind ... and Marcus Ericsson came out in front." Going from struggles to the lead amid lapped traffic: "[We struggled with] just overall speed, just trying to be as fast as they were, and saving fuel as they were. You know you're not going to find speed, but you just need to try and play your cards. I don't think we had the fastest car, but we probably had the best car, being fourth, and that's how we were able to overtake Marcus [Ericsson]." On what happened next: "You're in the lead, and you are like, 'OK, now it's game on.' It’s like let's see if I can stay up front, because you don't know if Marcus suddenly is going to react and he's going to overtake you back, and then you're just trying to be there, waiting and praying that there's not going to be a yellow so you can still have the [lapped] traffic cars up front. Otherwise, I was not going to win that race." On needing those lapped cars between him and the other cars on the lead lap: "Yeah. I say I was not going to win that race. Maybe I'm maybe wrong. It was going to be a lot tougher for me to win the race." And then taking the white flag as the leader: "I'm thinking, ‘Yeah, just four more corners.’  But I'm not thinking that it's done. He [Ericsson] actually got very close, I think, the lap before. And actually the last lap exiting of [Turn] 2. And it was not because I relaxed, it was just because he made a last try, and I was just already 100 percent but just struggling with overall grip. So I don't remember exactly what I thought, but I remember I was not excited yet. I was like, ‘Man, please.’ I've been leading already two laps to go in this race with Helio [Castroneves], and then he overtakes you. And there's a big difference between finishing first and second. So you don't allow yourself to even think that you can win." On his loud screams after the win: "I have no more voice already two minutes after I'm screaming. I know that I lost the voice already in the car. But I was so happy. I just could not wait to stop the car and celebrate with everybody. It’s super cool to celebrate alone. But the best thing is when you can celebrate with your people, with your team, with your family. And you can see on the screen that they are celebrating together, and you're like, ‘Man, I want to be part of it.’ I'm just here alone in the car. Super cool, don't get me wrong. But I just want to be with the crew guys." Why he threw his gloves on the ground and ran to his crew after getting out of the car: "That is not what I had in mind. You have perfect ideas in your head whenever you go to bed of how would you celebrate if you win. But then the reality is that you cannot plan anything. You just go with it. But I was just so happy, and I just wanted to run to my mechanics that I just started throwing stuff." On his dad being in that group: "He's out there jumping as well. I just saw the group. I just saw the group of yellow shirts, people running towards me."]]>
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					<![CDATA[England World Cup Roster Update: Foden, Palmer, Maguire Out; Toney, Madueke In]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/harry-maguire-england-2026-fifa-world-cup-roster</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Thomas Tuchel sent shockwaves through English football after leaving Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and a "shocked and gutted" Harry Maguire out of England’s final 26-man World Cup squad.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:21:38 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Ahead of England's official squad confirmation on May 22, a series of high-profile omissions have shocked the English football landscape. Manchester City playmaker Phil Foden, Chelsea star Cole Palmer, Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw, and veteran defender Harry Maguire have all been left out of the final 26-man roster traveling to the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Conversely, Arsenal winger Noni Madueke, Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney, Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo and Newcastle defender Tino Livramento have secured their places on the final roster. Final Roster Decision Looms The exclusion of Palmer comes as a surprise to some after his standout performance during Euro 2024, where he scored in England's 2-1 loss to Spain in the final. Foden has provided 10 goals and seven assists in 49 appearances in all competitions for City this season, but has struggled to reach the form he hit in previous seasons for club and country. Gibbs-White has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise forgettable season for Nottingham Forest, racking up 14 goals and four assists in 36 appearances. Toney's last appearance for England came as a late substitute in a friendly loss to Senegal in June 2025. He was not included during the most recent England camp in March. Mainoo played in both of England’s March friendlies, coming on as a sub against Uruguay and starting against Japan, his first appearances for the national team since 2024. Madueke, 24, has made 41 appearances for Premier League champions Arsenal, but has not started their last three matches after Bukayo Saka’s return from injury. He also appeared as a substitute against Uruguay, before being one of eight players to withdraw ahead of the second friendly against Japan. Livramento made his England debut during the 2024 Nation League and has started the last five matches for the Three Lions. Maguire 'Shocked and Gutted' Macguire confirmed in a social media post Thursday that he is not part of Thomas Tuchel's roster for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, saying he was "shocked and gutted" by the decision. Tuchel is set to confirm his squad on Friday. Maguire helped England reach the World Cup semifinals in 2018 and the final of the 2020 European Championship. He was also in the England team that reached the quarterfinals of the last World Cup in Qatar. Injury ruled him out of Euro 2024. "I was confident I could've played a major part this summer for my country after the season I've had. I've been left shocked and gutted by the decision. I wish the players all the best," he said. Maguire was handed his first call-up by Tuchel in March after helping revive United's season following the departure of former coach Ruben Amorim. Prior to that, he had been frozen out of the national team since September 2024. Having been an integral part of former England manager Gareth Southgate’s team, Maguire has fallen behind players like Marc Guehi and Ezri Konsa in recent years. The Associated Press contributed to this report.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Best DFS Apps 2026: Daily Fantasy Sports Platforms Reviewed]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/betting/best-dfs-apps</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Compare the best DFS apps for 2025. Explore reviews of UnderDog, DraftKings, Sleeper, and more, including bonuses, features, and contest types.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:17:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Daily fantasy sports are more popular than ever, and the best DFS apps make it easy to draft lineups, join contests, and compete for real cash prizes. FOX Sports’ picks for the top daily fantasy apps include Underdog, Boom, DraftKings, Betr, Sleeper, and Chalkboard each offering a unique mix of pick’em games, fantasy drafts, and innovative scoring formats. Whether you’re new to daily fantasy or an experienced player looking for your next edge, these platforms provide trusted, legal ways to play across most U.S. states. After splitting the series with a Game 2 win against the Spurs, the Thunder head on the road to San Antonio for Games 3 and 4. The Golden Knights took Game 1 from the Avalanche, putting the league’s top team on notice. In MLB action, the Yankees host the Rays for a three-game series in a key AL matchup. The Guardians, winners of nine of their last 10, visit the Phillies, while the Dodgers and Brewers square off in a three-game set. Best Daily Fantasy App Promos for New Users (May 2026) Each daily fantasy app offers a different type of welcome bonus, and the best option depends on how you prefer to play. Some promos are designed for quick, low-risk entries, while others reward players who plan to enter multiple contests or commit more upfront. Bet &amp; Get offers are best for players who want to test an app with minimal risk, since you receive bonus entries after placing a small paid entry. These promos are ideal for single-entry players or anyone looking for an easy way to get started. Deposit match bonuses add extra funds to your first deposit, giving you more entry power across multiple contests. This format works best for players who expect to play regularly and want added value over time. First bet safety net offers protect your initial entry by refunding it as bonus credit if it loses. These promos are better suited for confident players who want downside protection on a larger first contest entry. Top DFS Apps Reviewed Daily Fantasy platforms are reviewed by experts with years of experience in sports betting, DFS contests, and app usability. Our goal is to help players identify which platforms offer the best mix of value, variety, and trustworthiness. We evaluate each app using the following criteria: Underdog Daily Fantasy Underdog has quickly become one of the most popular DFS apps in the U.S., thanks to its simple interface, creative contest formats, and beginner-friendly welcome bonus. It’s especially known for Pick’em contests and Best Ball drafts, which give players multiple ways to stay engaged throughout the season. Underdog Welcome Offer Underdog Fantasy User Experience Underdog’s app is designed with a clean, minimalist interface that makes it easy to build entries in just a few taps. Navigation is simple, with clear tabs for Pick’em, Drafts, and My Entries, so players can move between contests without friction. The sleek mobile design performs smoothly on both iOS and Android, giving users a consistent and polished experience no matter their device. The contest entry process is also remarkably fast — lineups can typically be built in under a minute, making it a perfect fit for both casual users and seasoned players on the go. Push notifications round out the experience by keeping players updated on contest status, results, and ongoing promotions, ensuring they never miss out on new opportunities to play. Underdog DFS Promotions &amp; Ongoing Offers Underdog regularly rolls out deposit match offers and reload bonuses, giving both new and existing users added value on their deposits. One of the platform’s signature perks is its "insurance" option for Pick’em entries, which lets players secure a smaller payout if one leg of their entry misses — a popular feature for those who want to reduce risk while still staying in the game. Promotions often ramp up around major sporting events, with seasonal boosts tied to March Madness, the NFL Playoffs, and the NBA Finals. These event-specific offers help keep contests fresh and engaging throughout the calendar year. Underdog also runs a Refer-a-Friend program where both you and your friend receive bonus cash once they join and start playing, adding another layer of value for active users who share the app with their network. Underdog DFS Contest &amp; Game Variety Underdog has carved out its niche by offering a creative mix of contest formats that appeal to both casual and hardcore fantasy players. Its Pick’em games are the most popular, allowing users to select player stat lines (e.g., higher or lower on passing yards, rebounds, or strikeouts) and combine them into multi-leg entries with escalating payouts. For season-long players, Best Ball drafts are a standout feature. These allow users to draft once and let their lineup automatically optimize throughout the season — ideal for fantasy fans who want the draft-day thrill without the weekly management. Underdog also runs large-scale tournaments during NFL, NBA, and MLB seasons, giving users the chance to compete for major prize pools. Overall, Underdog strikes a balance between simple daily contests and long-term engagement, making it one of the most versatile DFS apps on the market. Underdog App User Reviews Our Take On The Underdog DFS App: A Top Pick for Simplicity &amp; Variety Underdog stands out for its balance of beginner-friendly gameplay and deep contest options. The Pick’em format makes it easy for casual users to jump in, while Best Ball leagues give hardcore players a season-long edge. Combined with a generous welcome offer and sleek design, Underdog is one of the most versatile DFS apps on the market. Boom Fantasy Boom Fantasy has quickly established itself as a leading daily fantasy pick’em app, giving fans a fast, fun way to test their sports knowledge for real cash prizes. Instead of season-long leagues or complex scoring, Boom focuses on simple Over/Under and Head-to-Head Matchup questions — just pick player stat lines or winners, and get paid if you’re right. Boom Welcome Offer Boom Fantasy User Experience Boom Fantasy’s app offers a clean, mobile-first interface that feels lighter and more approachable than traditional DFS or sportsbook platforms. Navigation is straightforward, with clear tabs for Pick’em, Matchups, Lobby, and Account to keep everything organized. Adding player picks takes just one tap, and users can easily combine Over/Under selections with Head-to-Head Matchups in a single entry. The app performs smoothly, with fast load times even during peak sports windows, and its bright, modern design avoids clutter or confusing bet slips. User feedback consistently highlights the app’s simplicity, intuitive layout, and quick contest setup. Boom DFS Promotions &amp; Ongoing Offers Boom Fantasy keeps things fun year-round with a full schedule of rotating promotions that reward loyal players. Each day brings something new — from bonus cash opportunities to risk-free entries and boosted payouts. Super Wheel Sundays let users spin for prize multipliers ranging from 2x to 500x on select entries, while Mystery Mondays reveal surprise bonuses and expanded rewards. Tuesday Double offers two discounted player lines, giving bettors a chance to stack value plays early in the week. Wednesday Drops introduce new bonuses and special midweek contests, followed by Touchdown Thursdays, which feature 30% boosts on NFL player lines and pick’em entries. Risk-Free Fridays give users a safety net with bonus cash back on losing entries, and Super Boost Saturdays close out the week with enhanced payouts and exclusive multipliers on featured contests. Boom DFS Contest &amp; Game Variety Boom Fantasy stands out for its mix of classic pick’em contests, head-to-head matchups, and creative game modes that add variety beyond traditional DFS platforms. Whether you prefer building simple Over/Under lineups or spinning for longshot multipliers, Boom provides multiple ways to play and win. Pick’em Contests: Select 2–5 player stat lines (Over or Under) across major sports. Combine multiple picks for larger potential payouts, with optional Insurance Mode to reduce risk if one leg misses. Matchup Contests: Pick which player will outperform another in a given stat category — for example, "C.J. Stroud (+20.5 passing yards) vs. Patrick Mahomes." These one-on-one player battles give Boom a unique edge over single-stat DFS competitors. Pick &amp; Spin Mode: A Boom-exclusive format where players spin a virtual wheel for a random payout multiplier — anywhere from 2× up to 500× — adding a casino-style twist to fantasy sports. Longshot Contests: High-risk, high-reward plays featuring boosted multipliers on perfect cards. Ideal for experienced players chasing large payouts. Social &amp; Private Contests: Create private lobbies or challenge friends directly, making Boom one of the more social DFS platforms in the market. Boom App User Reviews Our Take On The Boom DFS App: A Top Pick for Player Friendly Design Boom Fantasy stands out for its accessibility and player-friendly design. Its Play $5, Get $55 in Free Lineups with Promo Code FOXSPORTS is a simple, mobile-optimized app that delivers fast and reliable performance. Withdrawals are processed quickly — often within 24 hours via PayPal, Venmo, or debit card — giving users faster access to winnings. The platform blends DFS pick’em contests with skill-based gameplay for added variety, and it also prioritizes safety with strong responsible gaming tools and quick ID verification. It appeals to both casual fans and experienced DFS players thanks to its simple entry structure, risk-free welcome bonus, and steady stream of promotions that keep gameplay engaging all week long. DraftKings Fantasy DraftKings Fantasy is one of the most established DFS platforms in the U.S., offering a massive variety of contests, innovative features, and big prize pools that appeal to both casual and serious players. Known for its daily and weekly fantasy contests across every major sport, DraftKings also integrates well with its sportsbook, making it a top choice for players who enjoy both DFS and betting. DraftKings Fantasy Welcome Offer DraftKings Fantasy User Experience DraftKings’ app delivers a polished and feature-rich experience designed for heavy engagement. The interface balances depth and accessibility, offering tabs for Lobby, Contests, Lineups, and Live scoring. The contest selection is one of the deepest in the industry, ranging from beginner-only contests to massive guaranteed prize pools (GPPs) that attract tens of thousands of players. Building lineups is intuitive, with salary-cap formats familiar to most fantasy players. DraftKings also excels at live scoring and tracking — users can follow every point, assist, or touchdown in real time, with leaderboards updating instantly. Push notifications keep players in the loop about contest results, wins, and exclusive promotions. DraftKings DFS Promotions &amp; Ongoing Offers DraftKings is one of the most promotion-heavy DFS platforms, offering frequent deposit matches, free contest tickets, and seasonal promotions tied to major sports events. The platform runs special event contests around the Super Bowl, March Madness, and NBA Finals, often with unique prize pools or boosted payouts. "Mission" style promotions also reward players for completing daily or weekly challenges, such as entering multiple contests or hitting specific stat milestones. In addition, DraftKings’ Refer-a-Friend program gives both the referrer and the new player site credits once the new player deposits and enters contests, making it easy for existing users to share the app. DraftKings Fantasy Contest &amp; Game Variety DraftKings offers the deepest DFS contest library in the industry, with options for every player type and budget. Users can enter classic salary-cap contests, where you build a roster under a set salary budget, or opt for Showdown slates, which focus on single games with unique lineup construction rules. DraftKings also runs a wide range of Guaranteed Prize Pool (GPP) tournaments, head-to-head matchups, multipliers, and 50/50 contests, giving players the ability to choose between safer, lower-variance formats and big-payout tournaments. Seasonal contests and qualifiers for live in-person finals add to the excitement, creating pathways to life-changing winnings. With contests spanning NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MMA, and niche sports, DraftKings remains unmatched in sheer variety. This depth ensures that casual players and seasoned DFS grinders alike can always find something tailored to their style. DraftKings Fantasy User App Reviews Our Take On The DraftKings DFS App: Depth &amp; Prize Pools Set It Apart DraftKings Fantasy is the go-to choice for players who want the widest variety of contests and the biggest prize pools. Its platform is feature-rich without being overwhelming, with tools and formats that cater to every type of DFS player. Between its seamless live scoring, consistent promotions, and massive community of users, DraftKings remains one of the best DFS apps for anyone serious about daily fantasy sports. Betr Daily Fantasy App Betr has quickly made a name for itself in the DFS space by combining simple, accessible contests with a unique bonus structure that appeals to new users. Known for its micro-betting roots, Betr brings that same focus on approachable play to its fantasy app, offering casual players an easy way to jump into DFS without feeling overwhelmed. Betr DFS Welcome Offer Betr Fantasy User Experience Betr’s app is designed with beginners in mind, offering a clean, straightforward layout that emphasizes quick entry and ease of use. Navigation is simple, with tabs for contests, live results, and account management. Lineups can be created in just a few taps, and the app’s design ensures that even first-time DFS players can jump in without confusion. The sleek mobile interface works seamlessly on both iOS and Android, with performance optimized for fast contest entry and live scoring updates. Push notifications add value by alerting players to contest results, promotional offers, and special events, keeping engagement high without feeling intrusive. Betr DFS Promotions &amp; Ongoing Offers Beyond the welcome bonus, Betr regularly offers reload bonuses, deposit matches, and time-limited boosts tied to major sporting events. One of the standout features of Betr is its focus on Bonus Cash incentives, giving users consistent opportunities to stretch their deposits further. Seasonal promotions often ramp up around the NFL, NBA, and March Madness, helping players stay active year-round. Betr also includes a Refer-a-Friend program, rewarding both new and existing users with bonus funds once the new user makes a deposit and joins contests. Betr DFS Contest &amp; Game Variety Betr takes a simpler, more streamlined approach to contest variety compared to the giants of DFS. Its focus is on straightforward Pick’em-style games, where users select player outcomes across multiple sports and combine them into entries with tiered payouts. While Betr doesn’t yet have the same contest depth as DraftKings or Underdog, it leans heavily into accessibility — contests are designed to be fast, easy to understand, and low-barrier to entry, making it a strong option for new DFS players. The app also introduces frequent promotional contests and free-to-play events, tied to marquee sporting events like the Super Bowl, NBA Playoffs, or March Madness. As Betr continues to expand, it’s carving out a niche for users who want quick, rewarding DFS gameplay without the complexity of salary caps or massive multi-entry tournaments. Betr App User Reviews Our Take On The Betr DFS App: Great for New Players Looking for Value Betr stands out as a beginner-friendly DFS platform with a strong focus on promotions and accessibility. The combination of two No Sweat Entries plus a $200 deposit match makes it one of the most valuable entry points in DFS today. While its contest depth is still growing compared to giants like DraftKings, Betr is an excellent option for players seeking simplicity, steady promos, and an easy way to get started. Sleeper Daily Fantasy App Sleeper has built its reputation as one of the most community-driven DFS apps, combining fantasy gameplay with strong social features. Originally known for its season-long fantasy leagues, Sleeper has successfully expanded into daily fantasy by emphasizing Pick’em contests and an engaging, chat-friendly interface. The platform appeals to both casual players and fantasy veterans who want a more interactive DFS experience. Sleeper DFS Welcome Offer Sleeper Fantasy User Experience Sleeper’s app is designed with community engagement at its core, blending DFS gameplay with integrated social features. Players can create entries in seconds while chatting with friends, league members, or broader DFS communities directly in the app. The design is sleek and modern, with tabs for Pick’em, Contests, and Chat, ensuring users can toggle seamlessly between gameplay and conversation. Performance is fast and stable on both iOS and Android, and the ability to track contests while interacting with others sets Sleeper apart from competitors. Push notifications highlight contest updates, promotions, and league interactions, ensuring users stay plugged into both their entries and their community. Sleeper DFS Promotions &amp; Ongoing Offers Sleeper consistently rewards its users with deposit match reloads, targeted boosts, and seasonal offers tied to major sports calendars. The platform also introduces creative promotions during events like NFL Kickoff, March Madness, and NBA Playoffs, giving players a reason to stay engaged beyond the standard contests. Its Refer-a-Friend program encourages organic growth, with both parties receiving bonus funds once the referral signs up and makes a deposit. This steady mix of rewards keeps Sleeper competitive with larger DFS platforms while reinforcing its social-first approach. Sleeper DFS Contest &amp; Game Variety Sleeper focuses primarily on Pick’em-style contests, where users predict player outcomes across different sports and combine them into entries for tiered payouts. The app also leverages its legacy in season-long leagues, offering Best Ball-style contests for players who prefer longer-term engagement. While its contest depth is narrower than DraftKings, Sleeper differentiates itself through its social integration. Players can build entries while chatting in real time, join public or private groups, and even run fantasy contests within their own communities. This blend of DFS and social networking makes Sleeper unique in the market. Sleeper Daily Fantasy App User Reviews Our Take On The Sleeper DFS App: Best for Social Players Sleeper shines as the go-to DFS app for players who value community and interaction. Its Pick’em contests are straightforward and rewarding, but the real draw is its integrated chat and league features that turn DFS into a social experience. Add in a solid $100 deposit match and ongoing promos, and Sleeper is a strong choice for anyone who wants DFS to feel more connected and community-driven. Chalkboard Daily Fantasy App Chalkboard is one of the newest entrants in the DFS space, carving out a niche by combining fantasy contests with community-driven features. The app is built around group play and conversation, making it feel more like a social hub than a traditional sportsbook-style platform. With a simple welcome offer and a focus on Pick’em contests, Chalkboard is quickly gaining traction with casual players looking for something fresh and interactive. Chalkboard DFS Welcome Offer Chalkboard Fantasy User Experience Chalkboard’s app emphasizes social interaction and group play, with built-in features that allow players to chat, strategize, and celebrate wins together. The interface is modern and streamlined, making it simple to toggle between contests, live updates, and group chats. Contest entry is quick and intuitive, often requiring just a few taps. The app is fully optimized for both iOS and Android, with smooth performance and minimal lag. Notifications keep players updated on contest progress, promotional boosts, and group activity, helping Chalkboard foster a sense of community beyond just the gameplay. Chalkboard DFS Promotions &amp; Ongoing Offers Chalkboard regularly offers deposit matches, reload bonuses, and free square promotions that add extra value for both new and existing users. Event-based promos are a major draw, with special offers around marquee moments like the Super Bowl, NBA Finals, or March Madness. Its promotions lean into the community-driven design — groups often get unique offers or bonuses for participating together, creating incentives to invite friends and build private leagues. A Refer-a-Friend program is also available, giving users extra bonus cash when new members sign up and start playing. Chalkboard DFS Contest &amp; Game Variety Chalkboard’s primary focus is Pick’em contests, where users select player outcomes across multiple sports. These contests are designed to be approachable, with tiered payouts that reward accuracy and creativity. The app also experiments with community-driven contests, where groups can set up private pools, track leaderboards, and engage in side competitions. While Chalkboard doesn’t yet have the deep contest menu of DraftKings or Underdog, it’s leaning heavily on innovation in social play, positioning itself as a DFS platform that blends gaming with group dynamics. Chalkboard App User Reviews Our Take On The Chalkboard DFS App: DFS With a Social Twist Chalkboard stands out by making DFS feel more like a community event than a solo experience. Its Pick’em contests are beginner-friendly and rewarding, while the integrated chat and group features give players a reason to return beyond just placing entries. With a 100% deposit match, free square, and consistent promos, Chalkboard is a smart option for anyone who wants DFS to feel more interactive and social. Top-Ranked DFS Apps by App Ratings &amp; User Reviews When it comes to choosing a daily fantasy platform, user experience matters just as much as promotions or contest variety. App store ratings and user reviews offer valuable insight into how each DFS app performs in real-world conditions. From ease of navigation to payout speed and overall reliability, these reviews help separate the top-performing apps from the rest. Below are the highest-rated DFS platforms based on user feedback and overall app performance. How to Choose the Best DFS App No single daily fantasy app does everything best. The right DFS platform for you depends on your priorities: whether you value generous welcome offers, creative contest formats, slick app design, or ongoing promos. Highest-Rated DFS App: Underdog Underdog consistently ranks at the top of app store ratings, with strong reviews from both iOS and Android users. The platform’s clean, minimalist interface makes contest entry seamless, while push notifications and quick navigation keep the experience smooth. Underdog’s focus on Pick’em contests and Best Ball drafts, combined with its highly-rated app, makes it one of the most reliable and user-friendly DFS options on the market. Best DFS Welcome Bonus: Underdog Underdog’s Play $5, Get $50 offer (with code FOXSPORTS) is one of the best entry points in DFS. With only a $5 contest entry required, it’s a low-risk way for new users to unlock significant bonus funds. Combined with Underdog’s reputation for Pick’em contests and Best Ball drafts, this bonus provides great early value. Best DFS Promotions: DraftKings Fantasy DraftKings Fantasy leads the way on ongoing promotions, offering free-to-play contests, profit boosts, and frequent event tie-ins (NFL, NBA, March Madness). Its "Play Free" contests with a first deposit remain a standout, and the platform regularly rotates creative promos to keep users engaged across multiple sports. Best DFS App for Beginners: Betr Betr focuses on simplicity. Its Pick’em contests are straightforward, the app layout is uncluttered, and it comes with one of the easiest welcome bonuses: a free $10 just for signing up plus a 100% deposit match up to $200; make sure to use code ‘FOXSPORTS’. Betr’s low barrier to entry makes it an excellent option for users trying DFS for the first time. Best DFS Loyalty &amp; Community Features: Chalkboard Chalkboard stands out for its community-driven design. Alongside contests, it integrates group chats and social features so players can compare entries, trash talk, and strategize together. Its 100% deposit match up to $100 plus a free square makes it especially appealing for groups looking to play DFS together. Best DFS App for Serious Players: Underdog &amp; DraftKings Fantasy For long-term DFS grinders, Underdog and DraftKings Fantasy provide the best balance of value and depth. Underdog excels with its player prop Pick’ems and season-long Best Ball contests, while DraftKings’ GPPs offer life-changing prize pools. Both apps have large, active user bases, ensuring big contest lobbies and reliable payouts. DFS Apps vs Traditional Online Sportsbooks Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) apps operate differently from traditional online sportsbooks, but the choice between them often comes down to how you like to play. DFS apps focus on contests, player props, and season-long formats like Best Ball, while sportsbooks revolve around odds, lines, and betting markets. Many users enjoy using both, but DFS apps offer a unique blend of accessibility and creativity. DFS App Benefits Sportsbook App Benefits Responsible Sports Gambling Resources Best DFS Apps FAQ What is a DFS app and how is it different from a sportsbook? Are DFS apps legal in my state? What is the best DFS app for beginners? Which DFS app has the best welcome bonus? Can I play DFS contests for free? How do DFS Pick’em contests work? What are Best Ball drafts in DFS? Can I use multiple DFS apps at the same time? Are DFS apps safe and trustworthy? Can I win real money with DFS apps?]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 NFL Odds: Back Cowboys to Shine; Fade Cardinals' Win Total]]>
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				    <![CDATA[FOX Sports betting analyst Geoff Schwartz has his sights set on two NFL win total bets he loves heading into the 2026 season.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:13:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[We can't tell the future, but we can darn sure predict it. Now that each NFL schedule has landed, here are the two Over/Under win totals that stand out the most to me right now. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Arizona Cardinals Over/Under 4.5 wins There’s a strong chance the Arizona Cardinals have the worst record in the NFL next season. Not only are they weak at the most important position in the sport, but they have also been dealt an extremely difficult schedule. They have to play six in-division games against the Seahawks, 49ers and Rams, all of which are playoff-caliber squads. Then, the NFC West is paired with the AFC West and NFC East, so that adds the Chiefs, Broncos, Chargers, Eagles and Cowboys to that brutal gauntlet. All five of those teams will push to win their respective divisions. The Commanders should also be better this season and the Giants will be much improved with a new head coach. The Cardinals do get the Raiders, but not until Week 17, when the Las Vegas' rookie quarterback should be playing better football. That Raiders game could be the only matchup all season in which the Cardinals are favored, but as of now, Arizona is still listed as a 1.5-point home underdog in that game. What makes this schedule even more daunting is the Cardinals' quarterback room. Right now, it’s Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew and newly drafted Carson Beck. Not ideal. Brissett and Minshew are capable backup quarterbacks, but are losing their effectiveness as the years go by. Additionally, I don’t expect much from rookie Beck if he gets a chance to play this season. In short, Arizona's roster isn’t dynamic enough to overcome poor quarterback play and that schedule. PICK: Arizona Cardinals Under 4.5 wins Dallas Cowboys Over/Under 8.5 wins I think the Cowboys are legit contenders to win the NFC. Let’s go through the checklist of winning teams, starting with the QB. Check. Dak Prescott is an above-average quarterback and I don’t think people want to believe it. He was seventh last season in EPA and just needs to stay healthy. The Cowboys also have an excellent offensive line and skill position players, which makes Prescott even more potent from the pocket. On defense, Dallas has drastically improved its pass rush with the additions of Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark last season, plus Rashan Gary this spring. It also drafted pass rushers Malachi Lawrence and LT Overton, and I love the addition of Caleb Downs at safety in the draft, as well as Cobie Durant during free agency. Additionally, Dallas' coaching staff showed last season it can win games and in Year 2, I’d expect improvement. The Cowboys' schedule is manageable for an Over win projection. Four games against the Giants and Commanders in which they will be the favorite, plus two against the Eagles, which they can split. They get the AFC South, so that includes games against the Colts, Titans, Jaguars and Texans. The Cowboys get the Cardinals, Bucs and Ravens as well. There’s not a game on the schedule Dallas cannot win. PICK: Dallas Cowboys Over 8.5 wins]]>
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					<![CDATA[Best Sports Betting Apps 2026: Top Betting Sites Reviewed]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Compare the best sports betting apps and sites for 2026. See reviews, bonuses, and features to help choose the right sportsbook for your needs.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:57:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Sports betting is bigger than ever, and sportsbook apps make it easier than ever to get in on the action. FOX Sports’ picks for best sports betting apps are: FanDuel, DraftKings, bet365, BetMGM, Fanatics Sportsbook, and Caesars Sportsbook, each offering a unique experience. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to take advantage of a new promo, these betting apps provide trusted, legal ways to bet across major U.S. markets. After winning Game 2 to split the series, the Thunder and Spurs head to San Antonio for Games 3 and 4. The Golden Knights stole Game 1 from the Avalanche, putting pressure on the NHL’s top team. A stacked MLB slate features top AL contenders, with the Yankees hosting the Rays for a three-game series. The Guardians, winners of nine of their last 10, visit the Phillies looking to stay hot, while the Dodgers and Brewers meet in a three-game NL showdown. Best Sports Betting App Promos for May 2026 Each sports betting site has a welcome bonus for downloading its app and signing up. Here are the welcome bonuses for each sportsbook, and whether you need to use a promo code. Today's Top 3 Sportsbook Promos &amp; Profit Boosts DraftKings SportsbookDraftKings Sportsbook: Bet $5+ Get $100 in Bonus Bets Instantly! BetMGM SportsbookGet a $50 BetMGM Reward Points Bonus + $1500 Back in Bonus Bets, If Your First Bet Doesn't Win with Code 'FOXSPORTS' bet365 SportsbookBet $10 and Get $200 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose with Code ‘FOX365’ BetMGM Sportsbook BetMGM is nicknamed "King of Sportsbooks" and backs it up by offering one of the widest selections of betting markets. One area where BetMGM stands out is its unmatched range of player props, offering bets on niche season-wide and single-game player stats. Partnerships: Kansas City Chiefs (NFL), Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), Boston Red Sox (MLB), Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL), Washington Nationals (MLB), and more! Current BetMGM Sportsbook Welcome Bonus (May 2026): Get a $50 BetMGM Reward Points Bonus + $1500 Back in Bonus Bets, If Your First Bet Doesn't Win with Code 'FOXSPORTS' New users can claim BetMGM’s Get a $50 BetMGM Reward Points Bonus + $1500 Back in Bonus Bets, If Your First Bet Doesn't Win by entering promo code FOXSPORTS at sign-up. The $1,500 in bonus is a first-bet safety net and will be paid back in 5 bonus bet tokens, each worth 20% of the initial bet. This bonus only applies if your bet loses, and with bonuses worth up to $1,500, this is a great chance to go big on longer odds without worrying about risk. We recommend this welcome offer for experienced bettors looking for a new sportsbook that are comfortable with making larger bets, or new players who are ready to dive in. How Does the BetMGM Betting App Look &amp; Feel? BetMGM’s interface blends a clean black-and-gold design with intuitive navigation. Menus are easy to use and odds are displayed clearly across pre-game, in-play, and futures markets. We love how BetMGM’s live bet tracking and the "Edit My Bet" feature are seamlessly integrated. Promotions are easy to find, and the live betting feature is solid with in-game statistics integrated—also, the black and gold color scheme just plain looks cool. BetMGM App User Reviews The BetMGM Sportsbook has a 4.8/5 star rating on iOS and a 4.2/5 rating on the Android app store. User sentiment is generally positive, praising the app for its user-friendliness and reporting big winnings using the first bet safety net offer. Negative user reviews report lagging, trouble accessing the app, and poor customer service. BetMGM’s app combines the casino and sportsbook, so many of the negative reviews refer to casino games and do not mention sports betting. Positive Reviews "Bonuses and promotions are good with clear rules and obvious expiration dates, and are easy to apply on a wager. Synchronization with the broader MGM rewards program is seamless and easy to track." Negative Reviews "I placed 4 bets and when I submitted my wagers it glitched and error out. So I logged out, got back in and again another error. Waited a few seconds finally was able to submit my bets. A few hrs later I login to check my bets and to my surprise I see 12 bets pending and live. It was the exact same bets I place earlier but 3x. Why would I submit the same duplicate bets multiple times vs just once." Standout BetMGM Sports Betting Features: Edit My Bet, Live Streaming As one of the leading sports betting apps in the state, BetMGM is constantly pushing the envelope with new features and innovations to give users more tools and a better experience. The Edit My Bet feature lets you adjust open wagers by adding, swapping, or removing legs. If you like betting on parlays, this feature can help save your skin on more than one occasion. BetMGM also features live streaming on niche sports and lesser-known leagues such as the English Championship for soccer and ATP Challengers tournaments for tennis. BetMGM Odds, Betting Options and Market Depth BetMGM has a well-established presence with competitive odds across NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college sports, though it’s not always the market leader on price. It stands out for its broad futures menu, including "Player Next Team" and "First Coach Fired" markets, plus extensive golf and tennis coverage. BetMGM also posts a variety of special props tied to major events. Its live betting interface is clean and reliable, offering a wide selection of in-play markets, though odds updates can be slightly slower than DraftKings or FanDuel during high-traffic events. BetMGM Sportsbook Depsoits, Withdrawals, and Payout Speed BetMGM accepts credit/debit cards, PayPal, Play+, ACH/eCheck, online banking, PayNearMe, and wire transfers. Withdrawals typically take 1–5 business days depending on the method. Play+ and PayPal are generally the fastest options, while bank transfers can take longer. DraftKings Sportsbook DraftKings is a household name in U.S. sports betting, known for its deep markets and seamless integration with Daily Fantasy Sports. The sportsbook stands out with its same-game parlay builder and frequent odds boosts for NFL, NBA, and MLB games. Partnerships: Baltimore Ravens (NFL), New England Patriots (NFL), New York Giants (NFL), Boston Bruins (NHL), Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) &amp; more! Current DraftKings Sportsbook Welcome Bonus (May 2026): Bet $5+ Get $100 in Bonus Bets Instantly! New users can Bet $5+ Get $100 in Bonus Bets Instantly. This offer is auto-applied and great for both casual and experienced bettors who want value across multiple sports. We recommend this welcome offer for both experienced bettors looking for a new sportsbook and new users who are interested in getting started with placing bets. How Does the DraftKings Betting App Look &amp; Feel? DraftKings’ app features a clean, data-rich interface with easy navigation between pre-game, in-play, and futures markets. The same-game parlay tool is seamless, and live stats make in-play betting simple. We love the ongoing promos like King of the Diamond, profit boosts, parlay boosts, bet &amp; get, and more. DraftKings App User Reviews The DraftKings Sportsbook app has a 4.4/5-star rating on iOS and a 4.3/5 rating on the Android app store. User sentiment is generally positive, praising the app for its easy-to-use platform and that it is just as smooth as the desktop site. Positive Reviews "I have just about every online casino app in PA. though I do enjoy certain aspects of the other ones, only DraftKings seems to have the total package. They cater to both the players that can afford to make large bets and those of us at the other end that stick to a budget and make significantly smaller bets. Hence the $5 deposit minimum. (Love that feature). Then there’s the almost instantaneous withdrawal wait. The ease to switch between deposit methods. I could go on and on." Negative Reviews "This app is good if you plan on never ever reaching customer service or having any issues with the app. However if you ever need to reach customer service there is a huge issue. There is no phone number so you have to email them. Takes 1-5 days for them to answer or they ignore you." Standout DraftKings Sports Betting Features: Same-Game Parlays, Profit Boosts DraftKings is so highly regarded as it has all the betting features and innovations that users want, with many tools to make for the best experience. The SGP feature allows users to combine multiple bets from the same game into one wager. Simple and easy to use! Profit boosts are another standout feature for DraftKings. Profit boosts offer boosts to increase potential winnings on selected bets. DraftKings Odds, Betting Options and Market Depth DraftKings has a strong reputation for competitive pricing across core markets, often offering sharp lines on NFL spreads, NBA totals, and college football. It covers all major U.S. sports plus a wide range of international leagues, including top-tier soccer (Premier League, Champions League), tennis, golf, UFC, motorsports, darts, and table tennis. DraftKings is also known for posting creative markets like "Player Next Team" futures, draft position odds, and team-specific specials. Live betting is one of DraftKings’ biggest strengths. The interface is fast, responsive, and packed with in-game props, alternate lines, and player markets. Odds refresh quickly, and the live scoreboards make following the action seamless. DraftKings Sportsbook Deposits, Withdrawals, and Payout Speed DraftKings supports credit/debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, online banking (ACH/eCheck), Play+ cards, wire transfers, and PayNearMe cash deposits. Withdrawals typically process within 24–72 hours. PayPal, Venmo, and Play+ are usually the fastest, while bank transfers can take a few business days. FanDuel Sportsbook FanDuel is celebrated for its user-friendly interface, competitive odds, and a wide range of sports to bet on, making it a favorite among bettors. Fanduel has the biggest market share and is known for having the easiest app to use. Partnerships: Indianapolis Colts (NFL), New York Jets (NFL), Washington Commanders (NFL), Buffalo Sabres (NHL), Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), New York Liberty (WNBA) &amp; more! Current FanDuel Sportsbook Welcome Bonus (May 2026): Bet $5 Get $150 If Your Bet Wins! New users can claim FanDuel's welcome offer: Bet $5 Get $150 If Your Bet Wins!. We recommend this welcome offer for both experienced bettors looking for a new sportsbook and new users who are interested in getting started with placing bets. How Does the FanDuel Betting App Look &amp; Feel? The FanDuel app boasts a sleek design with intuitive navigation, making it easy for users to place bets and manage their accounts. We love the interface, fast in-play betting interface, live SGP feature, competitive lines, live stats and visualizations. FanDuel App User Reviews The FanDuel Sportsbook app has a 4.9/5-star rating on iOS and a 4.6/5 rating on the Android app store. FanDuel has 2x app reviews in the app store as its closest competitor, DraftKings. It is the No. 1 most downloaded sportsbook in the app store. Positive User Reviews: "Fast, easy deposit and withdrawals. App runs relatively smoothly but what really sets this sportsbook app apart is the ability to cash out bet before event has started for 100% of bet amount (as long as odds have not changed)." Negative User Reviews: "Since June i’ve been trying to get verified on this app and every time I talk to customer service, they say the same thing. Pretty much a generic response that’s not really answering my question at all. When I put my information in on the verification screen it says we cannot verify you. I let them know that I’ve tried every combination of my name and address." Standout FanDuel Sports Betting Features: Live Betting, User-Friendly Interface FanDuel is a favorite sportsbook for users because of all the betting features and innovations that it has. It is a household name that bettors trust. The live betting feature allows users to have in-play betting options for real-time wagering. The user-friendly interface is another standout feature for FanDuel. There is intuitive design for easy navigation and bet placement. FanDuel Odds, Betting Options and Market Depth FanDuel is widely regarded as one of the most consistent sportsbooks for sharp NFL and NBA odds, especially on spreads and player props. It offers full coverage of major U.S. leagues and a deep catalog of international sports, including soccer, tennis, rugby, cricket, darts, and cycling. FanDuel often leads the market in prop variety and special markets, such as custom player performance combos and futures tied to award races. Its live betting product is polished and easy to navigate, with instant bet placement and frequent odds updates. Same Game Parlays are fully integrated into live betting, making in-game builds quick and seamless. FanDuel Sportsbook Deposits, Withdrawals, and Payout Speed FanDuel accepts credit/debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, online banking, wire transfers, Play+ cards, and PayNearMe. Withdrawals are usually processed within 24–48 hours, with PayPal and Venmo often paying out the quickest. Bank transfers and debit cards can take 2–5 business days. Caesars Sportsbook Caesars Sportsbook offers a polished betting experience with a vast selection of odds markets and a renowned rewards program. Partnerships: Buffalo Bills (NFL) Houston Texans (NFL), Indianapolis Colts (NFL), Las Vegas Raiders (NFL), New Orleans Saints (NFL), Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), New Jersey Devils (NHL), Washington Capitals (NHL), Washington Mystics (WNBA) Current Caesars Promo Code &amp; Welcome Offer (May 2026): Bet $1, Double Your Winnings Your Next 10 Wagers with Code 'FOXDYW' The welcome promo is beginner-friendly and encourages new users to try new bet types without a big investment. Caesars Sportsbook: Bet $1, Double Your Winnings Your Next 10 Wagers with Code 'FOXDYW'. How Does the Caesars Betting App Look &amp; Feel? The Caesars app features a polished finish, making it easy to identify markets and place bets efficiently. Caesars App Reviews Positive User Reviews: "Caesars Sportsbook is an awesome app! They offer great promotions &amp; rewards in a simple &amp; easy to use app that anyone can use. It's fair, withdrawals are quick, &amp; they have the latest variations of all betting types! Caesars Online Casino is also favorite! Caesars does not disappoint!" Negative User Reviews: "Their marketing focus seems to be how fast they can transfer your money to you. I've been waiting nearly a month for a transaction to be received on my end. Their tech support offers little help, stating that the issue will be addressed quickly, then they disconnect from the conversation without offering any sort of reference or confirmation number." Standout Caesars Sports Betting Features: Rewards Program, Wide Range of Betting Markets Caesars is a favorite sportsbooks for users because of its many innovative features and tools that it has. The rewards program allows users to earn rewards points that can be redeemed for various perks. The wide range of betting markets is another standout feature for Caesars. There is access to a vast selection of domestic and international sports. Caesars Odds, Betting Options and Market Depth Caesars offers solid coverage of major sports including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, soccer, golf, tennis, UFC, and various international leagues. While its lines aren’t typically the sharpest early, its prop and alternate line options are strong. Caesars posts occasional unique futures such as "Team Starting QB" markets and other player movement specials, though not as frequently as DraftKings or FanDuel. Live betting is widely available through Caesars’ app, with a straightforward interface and reliable odds updates. It doesn’t have the fastest refresh speed in the industry but offers a solid range of in-play options across core sports. Caesars Sportsbook Deposits, Withdrawals, and Payout Speed Caesars supports credit/debit cards, PayPal, ACH/eCheck, online banking, Play+ cards, PayNearMe, and wire transfers. Withdrawals are usually processed within 24–72 hours, with Play+ and PayPal typically offering the fastest turnaround. Bank transfers may take several business days. bet365 Sportsbook bet365 is known worldwide for its global sports coverage and deep in-play markets, making it a favorite for bettors who want variety and fast, competitive odds. One area where bet365 excels is live betting and streaming, offering a wide array of in-game options and niche markets. Partnerships: San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Colorado Rockies (MLB), Charlotte Hornets (NBA), STL Cardinals (MLB), Cleveland Guardians (MLB) Current bet365 Sportsbook Welcome Bonus (May 2026): Bet $10 and Get $200 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose with Code "FOX365" New users can claim the $200 bonus when placing a $10+ wager. Use promo code ‘FOX365’ when you sign up. This offer gives new bettors an easy way to explore NFL betting with minimal risk. Minimum $10 deposit required. Minimum odds -500 or greater. Bonus Bets wager excluded from returns. New customers only. T&amp;CS, time limits and exclusions apply. How Does the bet365 Betting App Look &amp; Feel? bet365’s interface is clean and data-rich, optimized for live betting and pre-game markets. Menus are intuitive, and live odds are updated in real-time, making in-play wagering seamless. We love how the app integrates live streaming, stats, and easy navigation between futures, props, and parlay markets. bet365 App User Reviews Positive User Reviews: "BEST online app for sportsbook betting and casino. They have by far the best customer support staff and an actual phone number for customer service! 5 Star Online Casino." Negative User Reviews: "Tried to open an account, went through the entire process but did not recieve a verification via text or email, and couldn't log in. I emailed support for help, and was told a decision was made to close my account without any reason given." Standout bet365 Sports Betting Features: Live Streaming, Market Depth bet365 shines with its live streaming of NFL games and international sports, combined with some of the deepest in-play markets available on a U.S. app. Perfect for bettors who want flexibility and comprehensive coverage. bet365 Odds, Betting Options and Market Depth bet365 is known for excellent odds competitiveness, particularly in international soccer, tennis, golf, and niche sports, reflecting its global roots. In the U.S., it offers full coverage of major leagues plus standout depth in international markets like cricket, darts, snooker, cycling, and lower-division soccer. bet365 often posts early lines and unique markets before many competitors. Live betting is a core strength. The interface is fast, data-rich, and built for in-play wagering, with constant odds refreshes and a wide variety of props and alternate lines. Its live experience is among the best in the industry. bet365 Sportsbook Deposits, Withdrawals, and Payout Speed bet365 supports credit/debit cards, PayPal, online banking, ACH/eCheck, Play+ cards, PayNearMe, and wire transfers. Withdrawals are typically processed quickly, often within 24 hours via PayPal or Play+, while bank transfers can take a few business days. Fanatics Sportsbook Fanatics Sportsbook brings a merchandise-focused twist to U.S. sports betting with its FanCash rewards, letting bettors earn team gear while betting. It stands out for NFL betting and same-game parlays, with a mobile-first interface built for simplicity and speed. Partnerships: Washington Commanders (NFL), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Denver Nuggets (NBA) Current Fanatics Sportsbook Welcome Bonus (May 2026): 100% bet match up to $100 in FanCash for 10 days. New users can 10 x $100 Bet Matches In FanCash: New customers get a 100% bet match up to $100 in FanCash for 10 days. How Does the Fanatics Betting App Look &amp; Feel? Fanatics’ app is clean, modern, and designed for mobile-first NFL betting. Navigation between lines, props, and parlays is intuitive, and the FanCash system is integrated seamlessly. Live bets and same-game parlays are quick to place, making the app ideal for both casual and serious bettors. Fanatics Sportsbook App User Reviews Positive Reviews: "Fanatics has the best promos for both their sportsbook and casino! Very well put together. Very smooth running apps. Very likeable!!!!!" Negative User Reviews: "Error on promos page and all my promotions are gone even ones that have not expired. Customer svc just copies and pastes a generic script and can never assist with the actual issue." Standout Fanatics Sports Betting Features: FanCash, No-Sweat Bets Fanatics combines NFL betting with merchandise rewards, letting users bet and earn FanCash on losing bets. It also offers deep same-game parlay options, making it unique among U.S. sportsbooks. Fanatics Odds, Betting Options and Market Depth Fanatics offers competitive odds across major U.S. sports, with solid pricing on NFL spreads and NBA props. It covers the main professional and college leagues, plus soccer, golf, tennis, and some niche markets. While its international depth isn’t as strong as bet365, it’s expanding rapidly and frequently runs boosted odds and special markets tied to major events. Live betting is fully integrated into the app with quick load times and a smooth bet-slip experience. Odds refresh consistently, making it easy to keep up with fast-paced games. Fanatics Sportsbook Deposits, Withdrawals, and Payout Speed Fanatics supports credit/debit cards, PayPal, ACH/eCheck, online banking, Play+ cards, PayNearMe, and wire transfers. Withdrawal times vary by method but generally fall in the 24–72 hour range. PayPal and Play+ typically offer the fastest payouts. Top-Ranked Sports Betting Apps by App Ratings &amp; User Reviews There are many ways to determine which online sportsbook is the best. One easy way is to see how other users view each app. Here's a look at each sportbooks app rating on iOS and Android. How to Choose the Best Sports Gambling App Each sportsbook app does seem to have one thing that helps separate itself from the other. Before we look at those superlatives, though, make sure that each of the sports betting apps we list is legal in your home state. Highest-Rated Sports Betting App: FanDuel FanDuel has the biggest market share and is known for having the easiest app to use. Even with having twice the app reviews in the app store as its closest competition, DraftKings, FanDuel has a better aggregate rating than every other app listed. Best Sportsbook Sign Up Bonus: BetMGM Remember, users can get up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if the first bet they make at BetMGM loses. BetMGM also has the highest value bonus, which is suitable for new bettors who are nervous about losing money or experienced bettors who want to make a big risky bet. Best Sports Betting Promos: DraftKings DraftKings offers several ongoing promos like King of the Diamond, profit boosts, parlay boosts, bet &amp; get and more. Best Odds &amp; Betting Lines: bet365 bet365 consistently has the best betting odds. Not every time, but many times as it's known for having early odds and lines. It hangs its hat on this: In the realm of UK horse racing, it has a Best Odds Guaranteed promo. It may not have the best promos, but it'll try to have the best odds. Best Sports Betting App for Beginners: Caesars Caesars Sportsbook's interface is very clean and simple, while the welcome promo is beginner-friendly and encourages you to try new bet types without a big investment. Best Sports Betting Loyalty Program: Fanatics At Fanatics Sportsbook, users can win FanCash with every bet they make. FanCash allows users to purchase jerseys and memorabilia through Fanatics. Best Live Betting App: bet365 &amp; FanDuel bet365 has the best odds, early and frequent in-play betting, a wide range of micromarkets and a quick bet placement system. Bet365 wins for the actual betting. FanDuel, meanwhile, has the best interface, fastest in-play betting interface, a live same-game parlay feature and competitive lines. With its live stats and visualizations, FanDuel’s live betting is user-friendly. Best NFL Betting App for Football Fans: DraftKings DraftKings is the best NFL betting app for football fans thanks to its official partnership with the league and its constant stream of NFL-focused promotions. The platform consistently offers sharp lines on spreads and totals, a deep menu of player props, and creative markets like draft specials and "Player Next Team" odds. During the season, DraftKings regularly features boosted parlays, profit boosts, and weekly promos tied to marquee matchups, making it a top choice for bettors who follow the NFL closely. Best Soccer Betting App: bet365 &amp; BetMGM bet365 stands out as the top soccer betting app thanks to its global roots and unmatched market depth. It consistently posts competitive odds across top leagues like the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, and Serie A, as well as lower divisions and niche international competitions. Its live-betting interface is fast and data-rich, and it offers live streaming for many matches, making it ideal for in-play soccer wagering. BetMGM also earns a strong mention in this category. It provides extensive soccer coverage, competitive pricing, and a reliable live-betting experience. Its Same Game Parlay options for soccer are particularly solid, giving bettors plenty of flexibility when building custom wagers. Best NBA Betting App: FanDuel FanDuel takes the top spot for NBA betting thanks to its official partnership with the league and a steady stream of high-quality NBA-focused promotions. While DraftKings and FanDuel are closely matched in odds and market depth, FanDuel edges ahead with more frequent boosts, creative player prop markets, and well-integrated Same Game Parlays that are perfect for basketball bettors. Its clean interface and fast in-game betting options make it a standout choice throughout the NBA season. Best Sport Betting App to Make Money: bet365 (Runner Up: FanDuel, DraftKings) For those seeking to maximize their returns, bet365 offers consistent competitive odds (important for long-term profitability), low margins (smaller house edge), frequent profit boosts and enhanced odds. There are also strong live betting markets for arbitrage or hedging opportunities. FanDuel has occasional soft lines in player props and a smooth live betting experience, while DraftKings promos and odds boosts can allow users to win with the right strategy. Sportsbook Apps vs Online Sports Betting Sites: Which is Best for Your Needs? Every sportsbook on this list offers both a desktop site and a mobile app, with the exception of Fanatics, which is currently app-only. Choosing between the two largely comes down to personal preference and how you like to bet. Odds, markets, and promotions are identical across platforms, so whether you prefer the convenience of betting on your phone or the expanded view of a desktop browser, you’ll get the same core experience either way. Sportsbook Apps Benefits Sportsbook apps give bettors the flexibility to wager anytime, anywhere, without being tied to a computer. They’re built for speed and convenience, making it easy to place bets on the go or react quickly during games. Live betting is fully integrated into most apps, allowing for fast, in-game wagers as odds shift in real time. Push notifications keep users updated on bet results, new promotions, and odds boosts, ensuring you never miss a key opportunity. Betting Site Benefits Online betting sites are ideal for research-heavy bettors who prefer a more detailed, multi-window setup. Using a desktop allows you to compare odds, check stats, and track multiple games simultaneously without switching screens. There’s no need to download an app or use storage space, and the lack of push notifications means fewer distractions or impulsive betting prompts, making it easier to stay focused and deliberate with your wagers. Responsible Sports Gambling Resources Sportsbook Apps &amp; Betting Sites FAQ Can I sign up for multiple sports betting apps at once? What is the #1 sports betting app? Do sports betting apps pay real money? What is the best sports betting app to make money? Is there a difference between sportsbook apps and their betting sites? Can I make sports bets if I’m in another state? Are sports betting apps legal in every state? Which betting app has the fastest payouts? What’s the safest sports betting app? Gambling disclaimer: Only individuals aged 21 and over are permitted to gamble. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Gambling is subject to local state regulation and is illegal in some states. Please gamble responsibly – information relating to responsible gambling can be found here.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Has New Browns Head Coach Todd Monken Met Myles Garrett? 'No']]>
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				    <![CDATA[New Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken revealed that he still hasn't met "face-to-face" with superstar DE Myles Garrett.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:44:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[A new head coach is going to meet a lot of people, except for the best defensive end of his generation, apparently. Speaking at his Thursday press availability, new Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken replied "no" when asked if he had yet met "face-to-face" with superstar defensive end Myles Garrett. The important thing is this isn't awkward at all. Garrett, a five-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler, is coming off a 2025 campaign that saw him break the single-season NFL sack record with 23.0 of them, while also totaling a 2025 NFL-high 33 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and 60 combined tackles. The career-long Browns' defender has logged double-digit sacks in eight consecutive seasons and earned NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors in two of the last three years (2023 and 2025). Garrett ranks first in Browns history in registered sacks (125.5) and forced fumbles (23). The 60-year-old Monken — who was previously the offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens from 2023-25 and the Browns' offensive coordinator in 2019, among other assistant coaching positions — is embarking on his first NFL head-coaching stint; he was the head coach of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles from 2013-15. On the player front, Monken has consistently expressed that second-year signal-caller Shedeur Sanders — who made seven starts in his 2025 rookie campaign — and veteran Deshaun Watson — who hasn't played since Oct. 2024 due to a torn Achilles tendon — will compete to be the team's starting quarterback throughout the offseason.]]>
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					<![CDATA[DraftKings Promo Code: Bet $5 and Get $100 in Bonus Bets Instantly]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Bet $5 and Get $100 in Bonus Bets Instantly for New Users.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:30:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. DraftKings has become one of the most recognized names in online sports betting, known for its deep market coverage, smooth mobile experience, and enticing promotions. The current DraftKings new user promo gives players the chance to bet $5 and get $100 in Bonus Bets Instantly, with no promo code required. The Thunder responded with a Game 2 victory to even the series and now head to San Antonio for Games 3 and 4. The Golden Knights shocked Colorado by taking Game 1, putting pressure on the Avalanche. MLB action is highlighted by the Yankees hosting the Rays in a three-game series. The Guardians have won nine of their last 10 and visit the Phillies, while the Dodgers and Brewers meet in a major NL series. Current DraftKings Promo: Bet $5 and Get $100 in Bonus Bets Instantly, No Promo Required DraftKings has an exciting offer for you with no promo code needed, as new users can sign up and unlock $100 in Bonus Bets instantly when you place your first bet of $5 or more. As one of the top sportsbooks in the U.S., DraftKings offers some of the best promos on the market. On this page, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the $100 in Bonus Bets instantly, including how it works, how to claim on their betting app, and how the promo compares to its competitors. DraftKings Promo Code: Bet $5 and Get $100 in Bonus Bets Instantly Today's Top DraftKings Promos for Existing Customers MLB SGP Boost: Get a SGP Profit Boost on Any MLB game Today! How to Sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook and Claim the New User Bonus DraftKings Promos for Existing Customers Profit boosts and ongoing promos are one of DraftKings' strengths — it's not just about new users. Let's take a look at a few of the promos of existing customers. DraftKings Single-Game Parlays, Profit Boosts &amp; No Sweat Bets DraftKings is a leader in the sports gambling space when it comes to these options. Check the promotions tab to see any current SGP boosts or No Sweat SGPs. DraftKings also offers SGPx (Same Game Parlay Extra) which allows you to combine multiple SGPs from different games into one single wager. For example: All four legs are part of one parlay, but they’re from different matchups. DraftKings Referral Bonus DK also offers bonuses for referrals. If you refer a friend (new user), and they deposit at least $25 into their account, you get $100 bonus bets. DraftKings Promo Comparison vs. Other Sportsbooks How Does the DraftKings Sign-Up Bonus Compare to the Competition? DraftKings has one of the best promos available, mainly because you get the bonus bets whether you win or lose on that $5 bet, which is great for new bettors who don’t want to risk too much. The FanDuel promo does not apply whether a bettor wins or loses, and the First-Bet Safety Net at BetMGM only triggers if the first bet loses, which is higher risk and best for large wagers. Where is DraftKings Legal? DraftKings Sportsbook Review 2026 DraftKings Sportsbook is one of the highest-reviewed books in the market. Let's get into the particulars. DraftKings User Experience &amp; Interface DK has one of the smoothest user experiences on mobile and desktop, and is extremely beginner-friendly. Key pages/features — such as Met Bet, Live Now and SGP Builder — are easy to find and load fast. Navigation between sports, promos, and bet slip is intuitive, and there are real-time stat integrations. DraftKings Mobile App Review DraftKings is available on Apple and Android devices, and has Face ID/Touch ID. The app also features push notifications for odds boosts, bet results and promos.  It's fast nav, in-app stats, intuitive build, and feature-rich platform makes this one of the best sportsbooks app out there. Market Depth &amp; Betting Options DraftKings is recognized for its market depth, with betting options that stretch across every major sport as well as niche events. Standard spreads, moneylines, and totals are available for all games, complemented by a wide range of player props and creative specials. Bettors can explore both mainstream and alternative markets: Sports You Can Bet On With DraftKings: Key Events You Can Bet On With Draftkings: Every game mentioned above has standard spread, moneyline, totals, and a wide variety of player props you can bet on. But the platform doesn’t stop with the major leagues, as it also features odds on entertainment and alternative markets such as the Oscars, eSports, lacrosse, and table tennis. This breadth of coverage helps explain why DraftKings frequently appears in roundups of the best NFL betting sites and top sportsbooks in the U.S. Betting Features &amp; Innovation DK is an industry leader, feature-rich, and one of the most innovative books in the U.S. market. SGPs/SGPx are one of the best builders in the industry, especially for the NFL, and it is one of the best apps for live betting. There are options for early cashout, built-in stats hub, free-to-play pools, and there is NFL BetVision, which allows users to stream in-network and nationally televised games directly inside the DraftKings Sportsbook app. To access a stream, you must place a bet on the specific event. DraftKings Live Betting DraftKings delivers a smooth in-play experience with odds that refresh quickly after key moments, so you can react to momentum swings in real time. The interface is clean and intuitive, with a betslip that updates potential payouts instantly and accepts bets fast. You’ll find a wide range of live markets, including updated spreads and totals, next drive result in the NFL, next team to score, and plenty of player props as the game unfolds. Early Cash Out is available on many markets, letting you lock in profit or limit losses midgame, and the mobile app mirrors the full live offering for easy wagering on the go. DraftKings Promotions DraftKings has one of the best welcome offers and ongoing promos for existing users, where a new user can bet $5 and get $100 in Bonus Bets Instantly. There are also No Sweat Same-Game Parlays (often available for primetime games), Profit Boost Tokens (usually issued on weekends or for big events), occasional deposit matches and no-deposit offers for returning users. DraftKings Banking: Deposit &amp; Withdrawals Deposits can be made on desktop or mobile app, and to make a deposit, click "deposit" on the top right corner (app and desktop), select the amount, and add payment details. Trust &amp; Safety DraftKings Sportsbook is legally available online in 24 states plus Washington, D.C., with additional retail locations in Nevada, Washington, and Mississippi. Expansion is expected to continue, with Missouri being the latest state to legalize sports betting. The platform also emphasizes player protection, offering responsible gaming tools such as real-time check-ins, deposit and loss limits, timeouts, and exclusion options. For customer support, users can access live chat or email assistance, while secure payment processing and multi-factor authentication ensure that both transactions and accounts remain protected. DraftKings Sportsbook Pros &amp; Cons Pros: Cons: DraftKings Dynasty Rewards Loyalty Program The Dynasty Rewards Program is the rewards program for DraftKings and Golden Nugget Online Casino. With Dynasty Rewards, your play can earn Crowns and Tier Credits for your play to receive exciting perks and redeem for a variety of rewards. 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				    <![CDATA[DraftKings Daily Grand Slam Promo: Win a Share of $250,000 if You Correctly Predict a Grand Slam.]]>
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				    <![CDATA[This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. MLB fans have another shot at turning a home run into a massive payday with the DraftKings Daily Grand Slam promo, giving users a chance to win a share of $250,000 by predicting which slugger hits a grand slam today. New users on DraftKings can also take advantage of the popular bet $5, get $100 Instantly offer. Several matchups stand out for grand slam potential, including the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees, the two top home run teams in the Majors. The Yankees' short porch always creates home run upside. More sluggers in action today include Mike Trout, Juan Soto, Shea Langeliers and James Wood. Which slugger delivers the next massive moment? One swing could turn a prediction into a share of $250,000 tonight. How to join the Grand Slam Stakes How to Claim the New User Offer MLB Home Run Leaders (2026 Season) 1. Kyle Schwarber (PHI) — 20 HR2. Munetaka Murakami (CHW) — 17 HRT-3. Aaron Judge (NYY) — 16 HRT-3. Ben Rice (NYY) — 16 HRT-5. Byron Buxton (MIN) — 15 HRT-5. Yordan Alvarez (HOU) — 15 HR7. Matt Olson (ATL) — 14 HRT-8. Jordan Walker (STL) — 13 HRT-8. Drake Baldwin (ATL) — 13 HRT-8. Colson Montgomery (CHW) — 13 HRT-8. Junior Caminero (TB) — 13 HRT-8. James Wood (WSH) — 13 HRT-13. Mike Trout (LAA) — 12 HRT-13. Bryce Harper (PHI) — 12 HRT-13. Max Muncy (LAD) — 12 HR Who homers today? Teams with Most Home Runs in the Majors]]>
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					<![CDATA[College Basketball 2025-2026 Buzz: Blackwell Withdraws From NBA Draft For Duke]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:07:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[A big-time performance — or a key injury — can be the difference for teams in March Madness, which is already upon us. We're keeping track of notable injuries, news and happenings across men's and women's college basketball as the 2026 NCAA Tournament ensues. May 22 Former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell is withdrawing from the NBA draft and will play at Duke next season. Blackwell announced his decision Friday on Instagram. Blackwell averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game last season, teaming with Nick Boyd to give Wisconsin one of the nation’s top backcourt tandems. The 6-foot-4 guard shot 39% from 3-point range, helping the Badgers go 24-11 and reach the NCAA Tournament for the third straight season. Blackwell had some of his most productive performances against Wisconsin’s toughest opponents. He scored 26 points in a road win over eventual national champion Michigan and averaged 27.5 points in the Badgers’ two victories over Final Four participant Illinois. He had 25 points in a late-season road win over Purdue, an NCAA regional finalist. Blackwell had 22 points and 10 rebounds in Wisconsin’s NCAA Tournament first-round loss to High Point. He averaged 15.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in 2024-25. May 21 Florida center Rueben Chinyelu has withdrawn from the NBA Draft, Jon Rothstein reported. Chinyelu has been widely projected as a first-round pick, which would mean he'd receive a guaranteed contract from the NBA team that selects him. Instead, he opted to return to Florida for his fourth year of college, and take the guaranteed NIL money. Despite a season cut short after a loss to No. 9 seed Iowa in the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, Chinyelu becomes the second projected first-round pick to return to the Gators as Thomas Haugh made that same decision on April 21. Florida has now retained five key players from its 2024-25 national title run, including Chinyelu, Haugh, Alex Condon, Urban Klavzar and Isaiah Brown. Florida was ranked No. 1 overall in FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen's latest "Post-Portal Top 25." Chinyelu's decision only solidifes that. Emily Ryan, one of the most productive point guards in women's college basketball history when she played for Iowa State, has been hired as a full-time assistant at her alma mater, coach Bill Fennelly announced Thursday. Ryan played for the Cyclones from 2020-25 and was a graduate assistant last season. She finished her career with 993 assists, a school record and seventh all-time in Division I. She was just the third NCAA women's player to record at least 1,500 points, 900 assists and 600 rebounds in a career. She also ranks in the top five in program history in steals and blocks. "Emily made a tremendous impact on our program as a player and that will continue as a coach,' Fennelly said in a statement. 'Emily’s loyalty and commitment to Iowa State women’s basketball has been truly special. Our players will be learning the ‘Iowa State’ Way from one of the best Cyclones ever!" Ryan was voted to the All-Big 12 first team in 2022 and second team in 2023 and was on the league's all-defensive team in 2021. May 20 Kentucky and Gonzaga have mutually agreed to discontinue a men's college basketball series that had been scheduled to run for two more seasons. The two schools made a joint announcement Wednesday that said the move was made "to allow each program freedom to re-evaluate future scheduling priorities, including conference obligations and nonconference opportunities." Kentucky had been scheduled to host Gonzaga during the 2026-27 season. Gonzaga would have been the home team for the 2027-28 matchup. Gonzaga had gone 3-1 against Kentucky over the last four seasons, including a 94-59 triumph on Dec. 5 in Nashville, Tennessee. May 19 Flory Bidunga officially signed with Louisville, Matt Zenitz reported. The Kansas transfer had committed to the Cardinals program on April 12, but was testing the NBA Draft waters. With eight days remaining before the deadline to withdraw from the draft, Bidunga has made his decision to stay in college for his junior year. New LSU basketball coach Will Wade is finding creative ways to fill out his roster. A month ago today, when the deadline for players to enter the transfer portal closed, the Tigers had only one player solidly committed to their roster — Kentucky transfer Mouhamed Dioubate. So with time running out, Wade went in a number of directions to add to his roster. LSU received the commitment of three typical college transfers including, UTSA transfer Austin Nunez, Kansas State's Abdi Bashir Jr. and Michigan State's Divine Ugochukwu. Wade is also attempting to add former St. John's guard RJ Luis, who committed to the 2025 NBA Draft, but wasn't selected. They received the commitment of multiple other professional level basketball players — Israeli guard Yam Madar, and EuroLeague players Saliou Niang, Brice Dessert and Marcio Santos. Wade has pushed the boundaries of college basketball numerous times over the last 10 years, and is doing so again to fill out his roster. With the age and professional experience of Luis, Madar, Niang, Dessert and Santos, each must file an injunction with the NCAA to gain eligibility. There's no guarantee they'll be able to play for LSU this upcoming season, despite Wade's wishes. Therefore, Wade and LSU are from finished looking for pieces to fill out their 2026-27 roster. Former Michigan star Morez Johnson Jr. has left his name in the NBA Draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility, Johnson announced on X. Johnson started all 40 games for the Wolverines leading up to their national title win. With the news of Johnson officially heading to the Draft, the Wolverines now lose Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg and Johnson from last year's starting lineup. Johnson transferred to Michigan from Illinois and instantly became a star, where he averaged 13.1 points and 7.3 rebounds. "From day one, Coach May told us he was going to help develop us on and off the court, and the goal was to win a national championship," Johnson said. "We accomplished that mission." The Wolverines finished the year 37-3 with Big Ten and national title wins in coach Dusty May's inaugural season. May 15 Illinois and coach Brad Underwood have agreed to new financial terms on his current six-year contract that runs through 2031-32, and the deal could extend through 2035-36 based on the team's performance over the next four seasons. Athletic director Josh Whitman made the announcement Thursday, about six weeks after the Illini's season ended with the program's first NCAA Final Four appearance in 21 years. Contract terms were not announced. The agreement requires approval of university trustees. "Thanks to Brad Underwood‘s tireless leadership and relentless pursuit of championships, our men’s basketball program has established itself as one of the nation’s premier programs while rewriting much of our record book," Whitman said. "He has revitalized a proud fan base and elevated our program to new heights while competing in the most dynamic, high-stakes environment in college sports history.' The Illini won the fourth-most games in program history with an overall record of 29-8 and they finished in a three-way tie for second in the Big Ten at 15-5. They won each of their first four NCAA Tournament games by double digits before losing 71-62 to UConn in the national semifinals. "Illinois is a special place, and we’re coming off a special year with a trip to the Final Four,' Underwood said. "But we know there is still more to achieve. Our focus remains competing at the highest level in pursuit of a national championship. I am more motivated than ever to help bring that title home to the University of Illinois." Underwood is 193-110 in nine seasons at Illinois with six straight NCAA appearances. Ali Jaques has been hired as the women's basketball coach at Campbell, after a season in which she helped Rhode Island win a program-record 28 games. The hiring was announced Friday. Jaques was the associate head coach at Rhode Island under Tammi Reiss, who is now the coach at Florida. Jaques has also worked at George Washington and Seton Hall in recent years, both of those stops following a nine-season run as Siena's head coach. "Campbell is a great place and that was evident from the moment I stepped on campus," Jaques said. "I knew right away this is where I wanted to be and this is the program that I want to lead." Campbell went 20-12 this past season and 13-5 in the CAA. "Ali is ready to lead her own program and I have no doubt she will turn Campbell into a championship program," Reiss said. Jaques was an elite student-athlete in college, playing both soccer and basketball at New York University. She helped lead NYU to the 1997 Division III basketball title, along with a Final Four appearance the season before. She has also coached at Northwestern, Dayton, Furman, Sacred Heart and Rider during a nearly three-decade career. May 8 The Hawkeyes have extended their head coach on a six-year deal, according to ESPN. McCollum's new deal comes in the wake of Iowa reaching the Elite Eight for the time since 1987 as a No. 9 seed, a run that saw them beat the No. 1-seeded and defending national champion Florida Gators in the second round of the tournament. Iowa finished the 2025-26 season, its first with McCollum as head coach, at 24-13 overall and 10-10 in Big Ten play, good for ninth in the conference. McCollum was previously the head coach of Drake for one season, with the Bulldogs going 31-4, reaching the NCAA Tournament and him winning 2024-25 Missouri Valley Coach of the Year honors. McCollum was previously the head coach of the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats for 15 years. May 7 Michigan and Florida headline new Players Era fields The Players Era will expand from 18 to 24 teams this year and split into two tournaments, with the two most recent national champions headlining a pair of loaded fields. Michigan, which won the national title in April, will be in the Players Era Sixteen on Thanksgiving week in Las Vegas. The Wolverines routed the Gonzaga Bulldogs, 101-61, to win last year's Players Era title. They are expected to contend again next season for the national championship even with nine newcomers on the roster. Florida, which won the national title a year ago and could be the No. 1 team heading into next season, will be in the Players Era Eight a week earlier. The Gators should have the nation's top frontcourt with the returns of Thomas Haugh and Alex Condon, as well as Rueben Chinyelu if he opts out of the 2026 NBA Draft. Florida was not in the Players last year, but opened its season in Las Vegas with a 93-87 loss to the Arizona Wildcats. The Players Era and ESPN also announced a multiyear agreement for the men's tournaments, though details weren't released. There also was a women's tournament last year, but there has been no announcement regarding another one. In the Players Era Eight, joining Florida will be Auburn, Houston, Kansas, Notre Dame, Rutgers, UNLV and West Virginia. Michigan's field in the Players 16 includes Alabama, Baylor, Creighton, Gonzaga, Iowa State, Kansas State, Louisville, Maryland, Miami, Oregon, St. John’s, San Diego State, Tennessee, Texas Christian and Texas Tech. April 29 Otzelberger signs 10-year extension with Iowa State Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger has agreed to a 10-year contract extension that will increase his annual salary to $6 million, athletic director Jamie Pollard announced Wednesday. Otzelberger led the Cyclones to a 29-8 record and their third NCAA Sweet 16 appearance in five years this past season. He is 124-53 since becoming head coach in 2021-22. "Coach Otzelberger has elevated our men’s basketball program into a perennial NCAA Tournament and Top 25 team,' Pollard said. 'This contract extension demonstrates Iowa State University’s commitment to him by making him one of the highest paid basketball coaches in the country. We are excited to reward him for the success we have enjoyed during his first five years leading the Cyclones and we look forward to continued success under his leadership." The Cyclones have appeared in 52 consecutive Associated Press Top 25 polls and were No. 8 in the final rankings. Otzelberger inherited a program coming off a 2-22 season in 2020-21 and has since led it to five straight NCAA Tournament bids. He is the only coach in program history to lead multiple teams to the Sweet 16, and his 30 wins over Top 25 opponents is a school record. "We are humbled and grateful to continue leading a program that means so much to us,' Otzelberger said. 'Iowa State is home for my family, and we are excited to be part of the community for years to come." April 28 Michigan adds three from portal, six recruits to roster Michigan has reloaded, shooting to repeat as college basketball national champions with nine newcomers. Wolverines coach Dusty May announced Tuesday that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who were signed in November. May had to add an influx of talent because All-America player Yaxel Lendeborg exhausted his eligibility while Aday Mara, Morez Johnson Jr. and Elliot Cadeau declared for the NBA draft. Michigan landed three players from the portal: Moustapha Thiam, a 7-foot-2 center from Cincinnati; J.P. Estrella, a 6-foot-11 forward from Tennessee; and Jalen Reed, a 6-foot-10 forward from LSU. Brandon McCoy, a guard who is ranked as the No. 14 prospect in the country by 247Sports, joins forward Lincoln Cosby to cap a recruiting class with previously signed players: Quinn Costello, Joseph Hartman, Marcus Moller and Malachi Brown. The Wolverines won their second national championship and first since 1989 earlier this month and days later, May agreed to a deal that athletic director Warde Manuel said would put him under contract for many more years. April 27 All-Big 12 C Motiejus Krivas to Return to Arizona Not only are the Arizona Wildcats looking to build on their Final Four season, but the program is also bolstered by the return of big man Motiejus Krivas. He will be the seventh confirmed player back for coach Tommy Lloyd. Krivas is coming off a strong junior season, averaging 10.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game while anchoring a defense that ranked among the best in the country. His rim protection and presence in the paint made him the centerpiece of the team’s defensive identity. Still, his impact goes well beyond the box score, as opponents shoot 7 percent worse from the field when Krivas is on the court compared to when he is off. Opposing teams also score 14 fewer points per 100 possessions with him on the floor. That level of impact on both ends of the floor positions him as one of the most valuable returning players in college basketball. With Krivas anchoring the interior, Arizona brings back a proven defensive force who changes games without needing to dominate the ball. His return gives Lloyd a reliable cornerstone as the Wildcats look to build on last season’s Final Four run. Calipari Lands Fourth Five-Star for 2026 with Mikka Muurinen The Arkansas Razorbacks continue to make national headlines under coach John Calipari. That momentum carried into Monday afternoon with the commitment of five-star forward Mikka Muurinen out of KK Partizan in Serbia. He chose Arkansas over programs including Utah, Michigan, BYU, and Alabama. Muurinen becomes the fourth commit in a loaded 2026 class for the Razorbacks, a group highlighted by three other five-star recruits. Muurinen is the fourth five-star to join the program and provides the prototypical size and versatility that John Calipari looks for. Playing against professional competition in the EuroLeague and ABA League, Muurinen posted modest raw numbers due to limited playing time but still flashed the high-upside potential of a stretch-four. Calipari’s track record of developing frontcourt talent, Muurinen fits the mold of a high-upside piece in Arkansas’ system. If his growth continues, he could become a key building block for this Razorback class. April 24 Peterson declares for NBA Draft Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson declared for the NBA draft on Friday, just as nearly everyone had expected he would ever since his arrival on campus, and the high-scoring guard figures to be among the first three players selected in June. The 6-foot-6 Peterson showed flashes of brilliance with the Jayhawks, but he also caused a lot of headaches for the team. He dealt with a severe full-body cramping issue that required hospitalization before the season, and additional injuries and illnesses caused him to miss 11 games, hurting his ability to build any continuity with the rest of his teammates. Peterson wound up averaging 20.2 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 38.2% from beyond the arc in 24 games. He started to hit his rhythm in the postseason, scoring 24 points against TCU and 14 against Houston in the Big 12 Tournament. He had 28 points in a first-round NCAA tourney win over Cal Baptist and 21 in a last-second loss to St. John's in the second round. "To my teammates, friends and everyone at the University of Kansas, a heartfelt thank you!" Peterson posted to social media Friday. "Your belief in me, your encouragement and your constant support have been invaluable every step of the way. This journey has been everything to me, and none of it would have been possible without your love, support and sacrifices." Most mock drafts have Peterson or BYU's A.J. Dybantsa going first overall, though Duke's Cameron Boozer also could be in the mix. April 22 Nate Oats inks extension The Alabama Crimson Tide and head coach Nate Oats have agreed to a six-year contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday. The deal links Oats to Alabam through 2032, and will increase his salary to an annual average value of $7.25 million. Oats has gone 170-73 over seven seasons in Tuscaloosca, and led Alabama to Final Four in 2024. Vanderbilt extends coach Shea Ralph Vanderbilt Commodores women’s basketball coach Shea Ralph has agreed to a contract extension following her fifth and best season yet in leading the Commodores to the Sweet 16 and earning AP Coach of the Year honors. Athletic director Candice Storey Lee announced the extension. Lee noted Ralph was hired just after the university launched the Vandy United program to renovate athletic facilities as part of a commitment to compete at the highest levels. "She has delivered on that vision and is the right leader to keep elevating our women’s basketball program while inspiring our broader community as we set the standard for women’s athletics," Lee said. "Her well-deserved recognition only reinforces what we see every day — she makes teams better, empowers women and brings people together." Terms of Ralph’s extension were not announced by the school, which is a private university. Ralph led a team that returned only one starter to the most successful season in school history. Vanderbilt went 29-5, with 13 of those wins coming in the regular season against a rugged Southeastern Conference schedule. The Commodores finished tied for second in the conference, which matched the best finish in program history. They earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament and reached the Sweet 16. April 21 Thomas Haugh expected to return to Florida for senior season Not only are the Florida Gators entering next season with lofty expectations and a top ranking, but one of coach Todd Golden’s key players is also set to return. Forward Thomas Haugh is expected back in Gainesville for his senior season, per ESPN. Haugh’s decision to return comes as a surprise, as he was widely projected as a consensus lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. With his return now official, the Gators could quickly find themselves positioned as a legitimate contender to debut at No. 1 in the preseason rankings He averaged 17.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game while shooting 46.6% from the field. That production solidified Haugh’s status as one of the most dependable two-way contributors and a key piece of the Gators’ offense heading into next season. The decision to forgo the NBA Draft marks the first time since 2017 that a projected lottery pick has opted to return to school. The last player to make such a move was Miles Bridges, who famously returned to Michigan State for his sophomore season. Haugh is now the third starter from last season’s team to announce his return. He will rejoin forward Alex Condon and guard Boogie Fland, while center Rueben Chinyelu could also return as he continues to maintain eligibility throughout the NBA Draft process. Solo Ball to miss all of next season The UConn Huskies guard and two-time All-Big East honoree will miss the 2026-27 season due to wrist surgery, the school announced. "Solo is a true Husky and a champion who would do anything to be out on the court," UConn head coach Dan Hurley said. "This guy has shown throughout his career what a warrior he is. Solo is going to use the season to get his wrist fully healthy and then come back next year as one of the best guards in America while cementing his legacy as an all-time great at UConn." The 2026-27 season will count as a medical redshirt year for Ball, who averaged 12.8 points per game last season, while shooting 39.2/30.0/85.2. The year prior (2024-25), he averaged 14.4 points per game, while leading the Big East with a 41.4% shooting percentage from behind the arc. Ball and the Huskies are coming off a season that saw them claim a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament and reach the National Championship before losing to the No. 1-seeded Michigan Wolverines in the title game. April 20 Big East commissioner to retire before 2026-2027 season Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman will retire at the end of August, the conference announced Monday. Ackerman, 66, has served in that role since 2013, presiding over the rebirth of the conference following the decision a year earlier for the Big East to split. Ackerman led the negotiations that resulted in the return of UConn in 2020 from the American Athletic Conference. "It’s been an extraordinary honor for me to serve as the Commissioner of one of the most prestigious and storied organizations in college sports," Ackerman said in a statement. "I want to thank our Presidents for entrusting me with this one-of-a-kind leadership opportunity and for supporting the investments needed to maintain the Big East's stature and meet our schools’ high competitive and academic standards.' Big East men's basketball teams won four national championships during her tenure, with two by Villanova and two by UConn — more than any other Division I conference in that span. The UConn women's team won its 12th national title in 2025. "Speaking on behalf of all the BIG EAST Presidents, we announce Commissioner Val Ackerman’s retirement with a tinge of sadness and deep gratitude," said St. John’s president, the Rev. Brian J. Shanley, who is the chair of the conference's Board of Directors. "When we re-founded the BIG EAST in 2013 as a basketball-centric conference, our first task was to find a commissioner who could provide the strategic vision needed to position us as a basketball peer with the power football conferences and compete with the country’s best. We found that visionary leader in Val Ackerman.' She presided in the relocation of the conference headquarters to New York in 2014, and the Big East moved to the famed Empire State Building last year. Ackerman also ensured that the Big East men's basketball tournament will remain at Madison Square Garden until 2032, which would be the 50th anniversary of the event there. The women's tournament is set to be held at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut until 2029. Before coming to the Big East, Ackerman was the first president of the WNBA when it was launched in 1997 and was in charge of the league for eight years. She also held positions including president at USA Basketball. Ackerman played at Virginia and was a four-year starter, becoming the first 1,000-point scorer in program history. April 15 Illinois retains three key players Tomislav Ivisic and his twin brother, Zvonimir, announced their return to Illinois, along with forward Jake Davis on Wednesday. Their announcements came moments after fellow Illini David Mirkovic announced his intention to return. So after a Final Four run, Illinois will bring back a strong core, in addition to Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks. Two star forwards remain in college ranks Two star forwards with Final Four appearances chose to play another year of college basketball instead of declaring for the NBA Draft. Illinois' David Mirkovic and Florida's Alex Condon will reportedly return to their respective teams for the 2026-27 season. Mirkovic averaged 13.3 points and eight rebounds per game as a freshman at Illinois. Condon posted 15.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game during his sophomore season, and helped Florida win the national title in 2025. April 5 Alabama, Nate Oats agree to new contract Oats has agreed to a new deal with Alabama that will make him one of the top five highest-compensated men’s basketball coaches in the country, according to multiple reports. April 3 Tommy Lloyd signs new deal with Arizona Wildcats Lloyd has signed a new contract with the Wildcats that makes him one of the five highest-paid coaches in the sport, per ESPN. The new deal will pay Lloyd $7.5 million in average annual value over five years. Lloyd had been considered among the candidates to become the new head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. Arizona is in this year's Final Four, as it's set to take on the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday night. This season, the Wildcats are 36-2 overall and a combined 148-35 under Lloyd since he took over for the 2021-22 season. Alabama's Holloway plans to enroll in classes, rejoin team this fall Alabama guard Aden Holloway, who was arrested on felony drug charges on March 16, announced he plans to enroll at the university, with hopes to rejoin the team this fall, per ESPN. Holloway's arrest happened just days before the Crimson Tide tipped off March Madness competition, where they reached the Sweet 16 before their loss to Michigan. Holloway was a star for Alabama this season, where he averaged 16.8 points, 3.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds. Jason Neff, Holloway's attorney, emphasized that "Although it's not Aden's call to make, given the opportunity, his intent is to play basketball next year," Neff told ESPN. April 1 Bill Self provides clarity on his future Kansas head basketball coach Bill Self announced he will return to the Jayhawks for his 24th season, per a post on the team's social media account. After Kansas' season ended in a Round of 32 loss to St. John's on March 22, Self, 63, said he was going to discuss his future with his family. He missed a game against Colorado this season and the Big 12 Tournament last season for health reasons. Those issues were a part of his thinking process, but he decided to return "with renewed clarity and the ongoing support from our administration," Self said. Elliot Cadeau treated for allergic reaction ahead of Final Four Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau is receiving medical attention for a possible allergic reaction before traveling to Indianapolis for the Final Four, the team said Wednesday. Detroit radio station WWJ 950 posted a video on X on Wednesday showing a covered individual being wheeled out of Michigan’s player development center on a gurney and loaded into a Huron Valley ambulance. Michigan later confirmed it was Cadeau, who complained of a possible allergic reaction. "Before the team departed the Player Development Center today, Elliot alerted the medical staff that he may have had an allergic reaction to something that he ate," the team said in a statement. "The doctors evaluated Elliot and he is fine. Out of an abundance of caution, he is receiving medical supervision and will be traveling to Indianapolis later today." Cadeau will meet the team in Indianapolis, where Michigan is set to take on Arizona on Saturday in a Final Four clash between No. 1 seeds. Andrzejek steps down as Campbell coach John Andrzejek stepped down as Campbell's men's basketball coach on Wednesday, citing the school's shifted priorities in a post on social media. "Over the last 6 months, it has become clear that Campbell has made the decision to shift their commitment from basketball,' Andrzejek wrote. 'Simply put — the institution now has different priorities, and they are not compatible with putting the kind of team on the floor that you deserve. As difficult as this is, I respect the decision and understand it as one that the University feels it must make in what are unprecedented times in higher education." Andrzejek joined Campbell in 2025 after a two-year stint as an assistant at Florida, where he helped lead the Gators to a national title. In his sole season in Buies Creek, he led Campbell team to a 16-18 overall record and an 8-10 record in Colonial Athletic Association play. Campbell was eliminated in the semifinals of the CAA Tournament with a 74-64 loss to Monmouth. The coach said he explored several options with Campbell's athletic department in hopes to move forward with the team, but it became clear that the school cannot support the program. "Despite months of intense work and collaboration with AD Hannah Bazemore and our terrific athletics administration, and several creative options that were proposed and thoroughly explored, there are no pathways that the institution will support to fund the program appropriately moving forward," he wrote. Andrzejek will join Louisville as associate head coach, serving under coach Pat Kelsey, Campbell said in a statement. Mar. 31 NC State hires former player Justin Gainey as head coach Will Wade left NC State after one season, leaving the head coaching position open. After a five-day search, the Wolfpack hired Tennessee associate head coach — Justin Gainey. Gainey helped lead Tennessee to the NCAA Tournament, where they lost against Michigan in the Elite Eight. Though this is his first coaching stint with the Wolfpack, he previously played with NC State for four seasons as a point guard from 1996 until 2000. He averaged 6.9 points, starting 103 of his 128 games with the Wolfpack. St. Bonaventure hires MacDonald of D-II power Daemen St. Bonaventure has hired Mike MacDonald of Division II Daemen University to succeed the retired Mark Schmidt as men's basketball coach, the school announced Tuesday. MacDonald returns to his alma mater after leading Daemen, in nearby Amherst, to a 61-3 record over the last two seasons and an appearance in the Division II Elite Eight last week. MacDonald was named Division II national coach of the year in 2025. He previously was head coach at Division I Canisius and Division III Medaille and is the only coach in college basketball history to win at least 100 games at each NCAA level. "We are extremely excited to bring Mike back to St. Bonaventure," athletic director Bob Beretta said. "As we set out to identify the next leader of our men’s basketball program, we developed a list of more than 20 characteristics that we would look for in the person who would succeed Mark Schmidt as head coach. Mike checked every box.' Schmidt, the Bonnies' all-time wins leader with 341, retired after his 19th season. St. Bonaventure finished 17-17 this season after reaching the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. Daemen went 33-2 in 2025-26, winning the school’s second regional championship over Saint Anselm to reach the Elite Eight. Thirty-one of Daemen’s 33 wins were by double digits, with 14 wins by 20-plus points and five by more than 30. The Wildcats’ only two losses were to national finalists Gannon and Lander. Mar. 30 Pitino, St. John's agree to extension St. John's says Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino has signed a new agreement that will keep him under contract with the school through the end of this decade. Pitino was hired in March 2023 and given a six-year contract through 2029. Several media outlets, citing anonymous sources, reported Sunday his restructured deal includes an additional year through the 2029-30 season and a raise that will make him the second-highest paid coach in the Big East behind Dan Hurley at UConn. "We’re thrilled that Coach Pitino has signed a new agreement to remain at St. John’s, a deal that will keep him in Queens through the end of the decade," athletic director Ed Kull said in a statement. "This extension reflects our strong confidence in his leadership, vision, and commitment to our student-athletes. "Coach Pitino has changed the culture of our community and we want his presence to be felt on this campus for years to come. We look forward to more Big East championships and NCAA Tournament runs with Coach Pitino at the helm." In three seasons with the Red Storm, the 73-year-old Pitino has led a remarkable resurgence for the New York City program, coaching the Johnnies to consecutive Big East regular-season and tournament championships. St. John's reached the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 27 years before losing 80-75 to No. 1 overall seed Duke on Friday night. Pitino earned his 900th career win on the court this season and said he'd like to reach 1,000. He is 81-25 at St. John's and coming off consecutive 30-win seasons. Utah State hires Northern Iowa's men's basketball coach Utah State has hired longtime Northern Iowa coach Ben Jacobson to be its men’s basketball coach, the school announced Monday. Jacobson, who agreed to a five-year deal with the Aggies, succeeds Jerrod Calhoun, who left to take over at Cincinnati. Jacobson becomes the fifth head coach in seven seasons at Utah State. He takes over an Aggies program that has reached the NCAA Tournament in four straight seasons. "I’m thankful for the opportunity to join Utah State as it enters its next chapter in the Pac-12," Jacobson said in a news release. "I’m grateful to Cameron Walker for trusting me to lead such a historic program and to continue its tradition as one of the top men’s basketball programs in the West." Jacobson spent 20 seasons at Northern Iowa and made five NCAA Tournament appearances with the Panthers — highlighted by a Sweet 16 appearance in 2010 as a No. 9 seed. He compiled a 397-259 record at Northern Iowa and had a school- record 31 wins in the 2014-15 season. Jacobson is the all-time leader in conference game victories (220) and conference tournament victories (24) in the Missouri Valley Conference. Calhoun guided the Aggies to a 55-15 record and two NCAA Tournament appearances over two seasons before leaving for Cincinnati, his alma mater. Utah State will move to the Pac-12 Conference from the Mountain West Conference, starting with the 2026-27 season. Mar. 27 Alabama's Holloway granted permission to travel out of state Alabama guard Aden Holloway, who was arrested on felony drug charges, was granted permission by a judge to leave the state on Friday as his team prepares to face Michigan in the Sweet 16 in Chicago. It was initially unclear whether the travel permission opened the door for Holloway to play in the NCAA Tournament game that is scheduled to tip off at 7:35 p.m. Eastern, but Alabama released a statement saying that, "Nothing has changed with regard to Aden's status with the team," per ESPN. The university removed him from campus last week "pending further investigation by the UA Office of Student Conduct." Holloway, Alabama’s No. 2 scorer, was arrested March 16 after authorities found 2.1 pounds of marijuana in his apartment. He was suspended indefinitely following the arrest, but coach Nate Oats has not ruled out the possibility of his return in the NCAA Tournament. Holloway's attorney, Jason Neff, had requested his client be allowed to travel "on a trip out of the state' — without specifying where — departing Friday and returning Tuesday. Tuscaloosa County District Court Judge Joanne Jannik approved that travel Friday morning, according to court documents. If Alabama were to win Friday night, it would play in the Elite Eight on Sunday. Mar. 26 Boston College hires Luke Murray Boston College men's basketball has hired Luke Murray as its next head coach. Murray had been an assistant coach at UConn since 2021. He helped the Huskies win back-to-back national titles in 2023 and 2024. LSU Tigers hire Will Wade (again) Let Act 2 begin! LSU is hiring Wade, previously the head coach of the NC State Wolfpack, for his second stint as the Tigers' head coach on a seven-year deal, according to The Field of 68. The Tigers are coming off a 15-17 overall season (3-15 in SEC play, good for last in the conference), which marked their second consecutive losing season and third in four years. LSU head coach Matt McMahon has been fired and is due over $8 million, per ESPN. LSU fired Wade in 2022 after a recruiting scandal came to light, with him later becoming the head coach of the McNeese Cowboys for the 2023-24 season. After McNeese made the NCAA Tournament in each of Wade's first two seasons, he left to become NC State's head coach for the 2025-26 season. The Wolfpack were eliminated by the Texas Longhorns in the First Round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament last week. Over Wade's five seasons as LSU's head coach (2017-18 to 2021-22), the Tigers went a combined 105-51. Mar. 25 USF hires Chris Mack The Bulls have hired former Louisville and Xavier coach Chris Mack as their next head coach. Mack had spent the last two seasons at College of Charleston before being hired at USF. He will succeed Bryan Hodgson, who took the head coach position at Providence, after one season at USF, in which he led the Bulls to an American Athletic Conference Tournament regular- and post-season title, and an NCAA Tournament appearance. Mack will be USF's fourth coach in four years. Butler hires Ronald Nored The Bulldogs have hired long-time NBA assistant coach and former Butler guard Ronald Nored as their new head coach, the school announced. "In a rapidly evolving college basketball landscape, our priority was identifying the absolute best leader to spearhead the future of Butler Basketball. Ronald Nored is that leader," Butler Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker said in a statement about hiring Nored. "Ron is a relentless worker with an elite basketball IQ and a proven track record of developing talent at the highest level of basketball. He is the ultimate competitor, and he will cultivate that same quality within his team and staff. He is a gifted relationship builder who commands respect through his character and his craft." Nored, who's in his third season as an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks, also has assistant NBA coaching stints with the Indiana Pacers, Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics under his belt, among other roles; he was the head coach of the Long Island Nets, the Brooklyn Nets' G League affiliate, for the inaugural two seasons of the program (2016-17 and 2017-18). Nored played four seasons at Butler (2008-09 to 2011-12), serving as a primary starter in each of his four seasons with the program. The four-year guard was a two-time Horizon Defensive Player of the Year and earned All-Horizon honors in his senior season. Mar. 24 Syracuse announces Gerry McNamara hire Syracuse announced that it has hired Gerry McNamara as its next head coach less than two weeks after firing Adrian Autry. McNamara spent two seasons at Siena, leading the Saints to a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament title and an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2026. McNamara has deep Syracuse ties, spending 12 years as an assistant with the program (2011-2023) and playing for the school from 2002-2006 — highlighted by winning a national championship with the Orange in 2003 as a freshman alongside Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony. Mar. 23 Saint Mary's to promote associate HC Mickey McConnell After the recent departure of Saint Mary's head coach Randy Bennett, the team has tabbed its next head coach. The Gaels did not have to search long after settling on associate head coach Mickey McConnell. McConnell is no stranger to the Gaels as his first stint with them was as a player. He was recruited in 2007, where he played four seasons as a sharpshooter. He averaged 10 points and four assists on nearly 50% shooting and 46% from 3-point range. His first coaching gig came in 2019 where he held a position as assistant coach at Saint Mary's. Then in 2022, he earned his first promotion to associate head coach. After four strong years in that role, he earned his most recent elevation to head coach. Arizona State set to hire St. Mary's HC Randy Bennett After 25 seasons at St. Mary's, Randy Bennett is moving on. The 63-year-old head coach has agreed to a deal to become Arizona State's next head coach, CBS Sports reported Monday. Bennett had helped turn St. Mary's into one of the top non-power conference programs in college basketball during his tenure. The Gaels made the tournament 12 times during his tenure, including each of the last five seasons. Bennett went 589-228 during his time at St. Mary's. At Arizona State, Bennett will take over for Bobby Hurley, who was fired earlier in March. Hurley failed to lead Arizona State to the NCAA Tournament in each of the last three seasons, and went 185-167 during his 11-year tenure. Cincinnati to hire Utah State HC Jerrod Calhoun Utah State's Jerrod Calhoun is going home. The Cincinnati alum will become the school's next men's basketball head coach, CBS Sports reported Monday. Calhoun, 44, has quickly risen up the coaching ranks in recent years. He became Utah State's head coach in 2024 following successful stints at Division II's Fairmont State and at Youngstown State. Utah State went 55-15 during Calhoun's tenure as head coach, making the NCAA Tournament in both seasons. Calhoun will replace Wes Miller, who failed to make the NCAA Tournament in his five seasons at Cincinnati. Creighton's McDermott retiring Greg McDermott announced Monday he would retire as Creighton's coach after the Bluejays' final game in the College Basketball Crown tournament next month. Alan Huss, who returned to his alma mater last year as associate head coach and head coach in waiting, will succeed McDermott. "It has been an incredible honor to lead the Creighton men’s basketball program for the past 16 years," the 61-year-old McDermott said in a statement. "I’m very proud of the young men that have proudly worn the Bluejay uniform and represented our program in a first-class manner. Witnessing their growth and development on and off the playing floor was especially gratifying. "I’m deeply grateful for the support of my family, our players, coaching staff and support staff, as well as the presidents, athletic directors, and all the University and athletic administrators. The support of the Omaha community consistently packing our arena with 17,000 fans has created many fond memories." McDermott is 365-188 at Creighton and 645-383 in 32 seasons as a head coach. He led Creighton to 14 seasons of 20-plus wins and 10 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, including to the Elite Eight in 2023 and the Sweet 16 in 2021 and 2024. Creighton won the Big East regular-season title in 2020. The team is 15-17 this season. Huss played at Creighton from 1997-2001, was an assistant under McDermott from 2017-23 and then left to become head coach at High Point. He was 56-15 in two seasons and led High Point to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in its Division I history in 2025. "I am incredibly honored and humbled to be named the head men’s basketball coach at Creighton University," Huss said. "This University has meant so much to me as a former player, as an alumnus and through the seven years I’ve spent serving this program. Creighton helped shape who I am, and the opportunity to now lead this program is something I do not take lightly.' Florida hires Rhode Island's Weiss Florida hired Rhode Island's Tammi Reiss as the program's next women's basketball coach Monday, tasking her with rebuilding the least-accomplished program on campus. Reiss, a three-time Atlantic 10 coach of the year, spent seven seasons with the Rams and led them to the NCAA Women's Tournament for the first time in 30 years earlier this month. Rhode Island lost to Alabama in the opening round. Nonetheless, the Rams won a school-record 28 games to go along with a share of the A-10 regular-season championship and the league tournament. Reiss, 55, played alongside Dawn Staley at Virginia and appeared in three consecutive Final Fours (1990, 1991 and 1992), including the 1991 national title game. She was part of eight NCAA Women's Tournament appearances as an assistant coach, including four at Syracuse, before arriving at Rhode Island. She replaces Kelly Rae Finley, who was fired two weeks ago while the Gators were poised to miss the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. The 40-year-old Finley went 93-75 in five seasons in Gainesville, including 30-50 in Southeastern Conference play. She put together one of the program’s best collections of talent in recent years, with Liv McGill, Me’Arah O’Neal and Laila Reynolds giving the team three McDonald’s All-Americans in its starting lineup. But the trio was unable to deliver enough wins in one of the country’s deepest leagues. The Rams tripled their average attendance during Weiss' tenure and raised the program’s first three conference banners. Her overall record is 138-73, including 96 wins over the last four seasons. She twice set the program record for victories. Charlotte hiring ex-Cincinnati coach Miller The Charlotte 49ers have hired Wes Miller as their basketball coach. Miller spent the past five seasons at Cincinnati before being fired on March 13 with three years left on his contract after failing to get the Bearcats to the NCAA Tournament. He was 100-74 at Cincinnati. The Bearcats finished 18-15 this season. They had recovered from a disappointing start to win seven of nine games down the stretch and were considered an NCAA Tournament bubble team heading into the Big 12 Tournament. But the Bearcats lost to UCF 66-65 in overtime in the second round after surrendering an eight-point lead in the final two minutes of regulation, paving the way for Miller's departure. The 43-year-old Miller has strong ties to North Carolina, leading the Tar Heels to a national championship as a player. He also coached a decade at UNC Greensboro, where he earned Southern Conference Coach of the Year honors in 2012 and 2018. He helped UNC Greensboro win 25 or more games in three consecutive seasons, won three conference titles and led the Spartans to NCAA Tournament appearances in 2018 and 2021. He left UNCG for Cincinnati considered one of the bright young coaches in the game after recording a school-record 185 wins, including an average of 25 wins per season over his final five years. Miller posted the most wins (217) by a coach by the age of 40. Athletic director Kevin White called Miller a "proven leader with a deep understanding of the game and strong ties to basketball in our state.' Kansas coach Self deciding whether to continue coaching Bill Self says he hasn't decided whether he will continue his Hall of Fame coaching career after the Kansas Jayhawks' season ended with a heartbreaking loss to St. John's in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. The 63-year-old Self has won two national championships and built a powerhouse during his 23 seasons in charge of the Jayhawks, but he has missed several games over the past few seasons due to heart issues and other health concerns. "I’ve gone through some stuff off the court, so I’ll get back and get with family and visit and see what’s going on," Self said. "I love what I do. I need to be able to do it where I’m feeling good and healthy to do it fairly well. I’ll get back home and it will all be discussed." Self most recently missed a game at Colorado in January after taking a precautionary trip to the hospital. He also had two stents inserted in his heart in 2023, and two more last year. Self has been one of college basketball's most successful coaches since he replaced Roy Williams in Lawrence in 2003. He joined the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017, and he became the winningest coach in Kansas history in November 2024, passing Phog Allen. "My career ain’t going to be based on one game," Self said when asked if it would be tough to end his career on such a crushing defeat. "I said I was going to get back and evaluate my health situation." Mar. 22 Joshua Jefferson injury update Iowa State star forward Joshua Jefferson was ruled out for the No. 2-seeded Cyclones' second-round game against No. 7 seed Kentucky. Jefferson sustained an ankle injury in Iowa State's game against Tennessee State on Friday, and was unable to recover in time for Sunday. If the Cyclones advance to the Sweet Sixteen, Jefferson will have five days to recover and prepare for the next opponent, which would be No. 6 seed Tennessee or No. 3 seed Virginia. Mar. 20 Georgia Tech hires HC Scott Cross The Yellow Jackets announced that they've hired Troy and former UT Arlington coach as their new head coach. Cross leaves Troy, which was a No. 13 seed in this year's NCAA Tournament before losing to No. 4 seed Nebraska on March 18, after posting a combined 125-99 record over seven seasons in his respective position. He takes over a Georgia Tech program coming off a season that saw it record an 11-20 overall record and a 2-16 record in ACC play; head coach Damon Stoudamire was fired after three seasons on the job, failing to produce a winning season. Mar. 18 Belmont hires Evan Bradds as its next head coach Belmont reportedly hired Evan Bradds as its next head coach on Wednesday. Bradds was most recently an assistant coach at Duke, where he spent one season. He played at Belmont for four years from 2013-17, averaging 20 points per game as a senior. Bradds also spent multiple seasons as a coach with the Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz. Bradds, 31, becomes the second-youngest active head coach in Division I basketball, behind just Nicholls coach Tevin Saddler. He follows former Belmont coach Casey Alexander, who spent seven seasons at Belmont, leading the Bruins to three Missouri Valley Conference regular-season titles, before taking the position at Kansas State on March 13. Mar. 17 Louisville star Mikel Brown Jr. out the first weekend of the tournament The Cardinals' star freshman will miss the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament due to an ongoing back injury, the school announced. "I just don’t feel 100%," Brown said in the locker room, according to The Associated Press. "I don’t feel like I can play to our standard." Brown hasn't played since Feb. 28. Through 21 games this season, Brown is averaging 18.2 points, 4.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game, while shooting 41.0/34.4/84.4. Louisville is a No. 6 seed in the East Region of the tournament and faces No. 11 seed South Florida in the first round on Thursday. Mar. 16 Alabama's Aden Holloway arrested on felony drug charge The second-leading scorer for the Crimson Tide was arrested on Monday morning, days before the NCAA tournament. He was booked after agents with the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force searched a home near the Alabama campus. It was there they found and "recovered more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia and cash" that belonged to Holloway, according to police spokesperson Stephanie Taylor's email to The Associated Press. Following the arrest, Holloway was reportedly "removed from campus" and will not be with the team as the UA Office of Student Conduct investigates his case, the school announced Monday. Holloway has had his best season, averaging 16.8 points, shooting a prolific 43.8% from beyond the arc. This could hurt Alabama in their NCAA tournament matchup on March 20 at 12:15 PM ET against Hofstra. Matta retiring from coaching Longtime college basketball coach Thad Matta announced Monday he is retiring after a career that included 13 NCAA Tournaments and a national title game appearance with Ohio State. Matta spent the past four seasons at Butler, his second stint at the helm of his alma mater. The Bulldogs suffered a season-ending 91-81 loss to Providence in the Big East Tournament. Matta, 58, will remain on staff as a special counselor to President Jim Danko and athletic director Grant Leiendecker. Butler officials said they have begun searching for his successor. "The love my wife, my daughters and I have for Butler is what brought us back four years ago, and it feels especially meaningful that I conclude my coaching career here," he said in a statement. "Butler has always meant more to us than just basketball — and that connection is why I’m grateful to continue working with the university and offering my help in any way I can. I want this program to compete at the highest levels of the Big East and national landscape, and I am excited to be part of what we continue to build here." Matta finishes his head coaching career with a 502-223 record, winning eight conference regular-season titles at three different stops — Butler, Xavier and Ohio State. He led the Buckeyes to two Final Fours, losing to Florida in the 2007 title game. He is Ohio State’s winningest coach, compiling 337 wins over 13 seasons. Mar. 13 Billikens extend coach Josh Schertz Second-year Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz has agreed in principle to a long-term contract extension, athletic director Chris May announced Friday before the Billikens' game in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. The Billikens (27-4) tied with Virginia Commonwealth for the A-10 regular-season championship and were the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament. May locked up Schertz as the coach's name was bandied for a number of jobs in power conferences. Saint Louis entered Friday one win away from tying its season record, and in January the Billikens made their first appearance in The Associated Press Top 25 since 2020-21. They were ranked as high as No. 18 and appeared in seven straight polls before dropping out Monday. Saint Louis hired Schertz away from Indiana State in 2024 after he led the Sycamores to their first Missouri Valley regular-season championship since 2000. The Billikens were 19-15 with an appearance in the National Invitation Tournament last season. Pitt keeping embattled Capel Athletic director Allen Greene announced Friday that Jeff Capel will be back for a ninth season with Pitt despite a disappointing 13-20 mark this year, that ended with a 98-88 loss to North Carolina State in the second round of the ACC tournament. "I believe our best path forward is leadership continuity paired with clear expectations and a willingness to evolve," Greene said in a statement. Capel, who has four years left on the contract extension he signed in 2024, is 127-127 at Pitt. The Panthers have made the NCAA tournament just once during Capel’s tenure, when the 2022-23 team won 24 games and advanced to the second round. Pitt narrowly missed the tournament in 2024 and saw a 12-2 start to the 2024-25 season turn into a sluggish 17-15 finish. Things weren't any better this winter, leading to a dwindling of fan support and speculation about Capel's job security. Greene put that speculation to rest, for now anyway. He pointed to the way the Panthers played down the stretch while winning four of their final seven games as proof that all is not lost. "They fought until the end and represented this university with toughness," Greene said. "Effort alone is not enough. We must be better going forward. I know it. Jeff knows it." Mar. 12 Syracuse introduces Bryan Blair as new AD Syracuse University hired Bryan Blair as its athletic director on Thursday, at a time the ACC school is searching to regain relevance and with its once-proud men’s basketball program in transition. The 40-year-old Blair takes over after spending the past four years holding the same job at Toledo, where in 2022 he was nation’s youngest AD. And Syracuse is counting on Blair’s youth and familiarity with the NCAA’s changing revenue landscape to guide Orange athletics into the future. "Bryan Blair is the athletics leader for this moment and for the future of Syracuse University," Syracuse chancellor-elect Michael Haynie said in a release. "He is a fierce competitor who knows how to build winning programs, a visionary who approaches the business of college athletics with genuine creativity and ingenuity." He will be replacing John Wildhack, who had previously announced his retirement in July following a 10-year tenure. One of Wildhack’s final decisions was firing men’s basketball coach Adrian Autry on Wednesday. Autry was fired after three largely unsuccessful seasons in which he struggled in replacing Jim Boeheim. Anderson slips, injured on Big 12 tournament glass floor Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson strained a muscle while slipping on the new glass floor at the Big 12 Tournament, leaving the all-conference player to watch from the bench as No. 7 Iowa State beat the No. 16 Red Raiders 75-53 on Thursday. Anderson was hurt on an inbounds pass when his foot slipped near his own free throw line with about 8 and a half minutes remaining in the game. He immediately grabbed at his groin area while Iowa State proceeded to score a basket and play was stopped. Anderson limped over to the end of the Texas Tech bench, was examined by a trainer and spent the rest of the game there. "I'm feeling good," Anderson said afterward. "Obviously the floor is a bit slippery, so I think I just kind of misstepped or did a movement that caused me to slip and kind of ended up in a little unnatural position. That's what it was." The innovative glass surface has drawn mixed reviews during the Big 12 women’s tournament last week and the first two days of the men’s tournament this week. It has been praised by coaches and players alike for its glitzy ability to display graphics and hype up the fans, but numerous players in both of the events have complained about its relatively slick nature. Mar. 11 Arizona State parts with Bobby Hurley The Sun Devils will be pivoting in another direction as Bobby Hurley's coaching tenure at ASU has finished after 11 seasons, according to Chris Karpman. He will be sent on paid administrative leave for the rest of his contract in June. Previously an NBA player, Hurley took his talents to the whiteboard in 2010, assisting his brother at Wagner College, 12 years after his time in the league. He then transitioned to a head coaching position at the University of Buffalo in 2013, before taking his most recent gig with the Arizona State Sun Devils in 2015. With the Sun Devils, Hurley went 185-167 overall and held a conference game record of 90-115. Syracuse fires Adrian Autry The Orange are turning the page at head coach, as they've fired Autry after three seasons at the helm, according to CBS Sports. Syracuse lost to SMU in the first round of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday night, 86-69. This season, they went 15-17 overall and 6-12 in ACC play, good for 14th in the conference. Over Autry's three seasons at Syracuse, the Orange went a combined 49-48. Autry, who played four seasons at Syracuse (1990-91 season to 1993-94 season) and was a two-time All-Big East honoree, was an assistant coach at Syracuse under Jim Boeheim for 13 seasons before succeeding his former head coach in 2023. Mar. 10 Injuries rock Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer revealed that junior guard Caleb Foster suffered a fracture in his right foot and is out for the foreseeable future following recent surgery for the matter, per ESPN. Scheyer also announced that sophomore center Patrick Ngongba II will miss this week's ACC Tournament due to foot soreness. This season, Foster is averaging 8.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, while shooting 44.2/40.2/58.5. Meanwhile, Ngongba is averaging 10.7 points, six rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game, while shooting 60.2% from the field. Duke (29-2, 17-1) is the No. 1 seed in the ACC. Mar. 6 North Carolina star Caleb Wilson's season is over UNC's star freshman forward broke his right thumb in a non-contact drill at practice on Thursday and will need surgery. As a result, Wilson's season is officially over. Wilson previously sustained a fractured left hand during the team's loss to Miami (Fla.) on Feb. 10. Through 24 games this season, Wilson averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game, while shooting 57.8% from the field. Mar. 3 Tennessee Tech fires coach John Pelphrey Pelphrey is out after his seventh consecutive losing season ended with the Golden Eagles failing to qualify for the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament. Pelphrey, 55, posted a 79-138 record that included a 13-18 mark this season. Tennessee Tech was the third head coaching stop for Pelphrey, who owns an overall record of 228-264 in 16 seasons. He posted an 80-67 record at South Alabama (2002-07) and went 69-59 at Arkansas (2007-11) before his seven-year run at Tennessee Tech. Pelphrey reached the NCAA Tournament with South Alabama in '06 and with Arkansas in '08. Michigan considers options at point guard Michigan lost the best backup point guard in college basketball, according to coach Dusty May, when L.J. Cason tore a knee ligament as the team clinched an outright Big Ten title with a win at then-No. 10 Illinois. The Wolverines will certainly miss the smooth-shooting sophomore, who averaged 8.4 points and more than one 3-pointer per game, but May said the injury will give guards an opportunity to play larger roles. Starting point guard Elliot Cadeau plays about 25 minutes a game, a number that may increase if he can avoid foul trouble. Freshman Trey McKenney, sixth-year player Nimari Burnett and senior Roddy Gayle each average about 20 minutes a game — and all of them will have a chance to be on the court more without Cason. Rutgers fires women's basketball coach Coquese Washington is out after Rutgers ended the season with 11 consecutive losses and failed to win 10 games for the second time in three years. Rutgers was 9-20 this season; its 1-17 Big Ten record was the worst in program history in conference play. Washington succeeded Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame coach C. Vivian Stringer, who retired in 2022. A national search for a new head coach will begin immediately, Keli Zinn, Rutgers' athletic director, said. Mar. 1 USC, Chad Baker-Mazara part ways The USC men's basketball team announced that guard Baker-Mazara is no longer a member of the program on Sunday. He sustained an injury during the Trojans' loss to Nebraska. It was USC's fifth consecutive loss as it continues to fall off the NCAA Tournament bubble. Baker-Mazara dealt with multiple injuries this season. He sustained a knee injury in a Feb. 3 game against Indiana, which kept him out three games. He returned for USC's games against Oregon and UCLA before getting re-injured against Nebraska and parting ways with the team. That said, there's no specific reason — injury or otherwise — that's been released as the cause of his departure. Baker-Mazara was a fifth-year senior, so this could mean the end of his college basketball career. His journey included multiple different spots — Duquense, San Diego State, Auburn and one season at the junior college level. Feb. 27 Tarleton State coach Billy Gillispie won't return Gillispie, who has been away from the bench for more than a month because of medical issues, won’t return next season, the school announced Friday. Glenn Cyprien was named acting head coach on Jan. 30, about two weeks after Gillispie stepped away. The 66-year-old Gillispie said earlier this month that he was dealing with heart and blood-pressure issues that have plagued him for years. The former Kentucky coach had a kidney transplant in 2018. Feb. 18 Texas Tech star JT Toppin has torn ACL Toppin was doing his usual work in the paint Tuesday night, pouring in buckets and grabbing rebounds against Arizona State in a tough road environment. Then, late in the second half, the junior forward drove to the basket before going down in a heap, holding his right leg. Toppin stayed down for a few minutes before needing assistance to gingerly limp off the court. The school announced on Feb. 18 that Toppin suffered a torn ACL, ending his season. Toppin finished with 20 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four blocks, and the Red Raiders were obviously shaken when he left the floor. He sat on the bench for a brief period before going back to the locker room. Texas Tech was trailing 61-56 at the time of the injury and fell behind 67-56 over the next few minutes. The Red Raiders regrouped and pulled to 70-67 in the final seconds, but Christian Anderson turned the ball over, costing them a chance to tie the game with a 3-pointer. San Diego fires Steve Lavin Lavin is out as the Toreros' head coach after three-plus seasons. In four combined seasons, San Diego went 46-79 under Lavin, including 11-17 this season. He had previous head-coaching stints at UCLA and St. John's. Feb. 16 Gonzaga forward Braden Huff injury update Huff will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 regular-season because of a left knee injury sustained in practice on Jan. 14. He was given an original timeline of 4-to-8 weeks, which meant there was a chance he'd return before the end of the regular season. However, on Feb. 16, Bulldogs coach Mark Few said that his return will likely be at least eight weeks, meaning he won't return until after the West Coast Conference Tournament concludes. Feb. 15 Kansas State fires coach Jerome Tang K-State fired Tang on Sunday "for cause," per the athletic department, citing Tang's "public comments and conduct, in addition to the program’s overall direction." Moreso, athletic director Gene Taylor filed this statement as a reason to fire Tang for cause: "There’s language in his contract that addresses certain things that can potentially bring embarrassment," Taylor said. "Basically, his comments about the student-athletes and the negative reaction to those comments from a lot of sources, both nationally and locally, is where I thought we needed to make the decision." After K-State's 91-62 loss to Cincinnati on Feb. 11, Tang said his players "do not deserve to wear this uniform." "There will be very few of them in it next year," Tang added. "I’m embarrassed for the university, and I’m embarrassed for our fans, our student section. It is just ridiculous. We’ve got practice at 6 a.m. tomorrow morning, and we will get this thing right. I have no answer and no words. … Right now, I’m like pissed." Tang defended those comments in a statement. "I am deeply disappointed with the university’s decision and strongly disagree with the characterization of my termination," he wrote. "I have always acted with integrity and faithfully fulfilled my responsibilities as head coach." Tang coached at K-State for the better part of four seasons. He led the Wildcats to the Elite Eight in 2023, his first season. Following that year, Kansas State rewarded him with a seven-year contract extension, starting with a $3.6 million base salary, including a $100,000 increase each year, and an $18.7 million buyout. The Wildcats were 10-15 overall at the time of Tang's for-cause firing. Feb. 14 BYU forward Richie Saunders sustains season-ending injury Saunders sustained a torn ACL during the Cougars' win against Colorado on Valentine's Day. The injury effectively ends the senior's college basketball career. He has played all four seasons at BYU and leads the team with 64 made 3-point shots this season. The Cougars had dropped four of their past five games previous to a 90-86 overtime victory against Colorado. They had also lost senior guard Dawson Baker to a season-ending ACL injury earlier this season. Saunders' injury is another obstacle contributing to BYU's dwindling national championship chances. 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					<![CDATA[Fanatics Sportsbook Promo: Get 100% up to $100 in FanCash for 10 days]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Fanatics Sportsbook Promo: 10 x $100 Bet Matches In FanCash. New customers get a 100% bet match up to $100 in FanCash for 10 days.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:41:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. The Fanatics Sportsbook promo unlocks several welcome bonus offers depending on your state, with the 10-day No Sweat Bet offer available in most markets. New users can typically claim up to $1,000 in FanCash through 10 x $100 No Sweat Bets, while select states offer Bet &amp; Get bonuses or profit boost tokens instead. The Spurs and Thunder are set for Game 3 in San Antonio. The Golden Knights took Game 1 from the Avalanche, raising the stakes for Colorado. MLB delivers a loaded slate with Yankees-Rays, Guardians-Phillies, and Dodgers-Brewers starting their weekend series. Current Fanatics Sportsbook welcome offers include: Current Fanatics Sportsbook Welcome Bonuses (May 2026) Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code Terms &amp; Conditions The Fanatics Sportsbook promo unlocks several welcome bonus offers depending on your state. Key terms for the Fanatics Sportsbook welcome promotions include: How to Sign Up and Claim the Fanatics Sportsbook Bonus Fanatics Sportsbook Promotions for Existing Customers Fanatics Sportsbook doesn’t just focus on new users—it also offers a steady stream of promotions to keep existing customers engaged. From recurring bonus bet offers and odds boosts to sport-specific specials and referral rewards, there are plenty of ways for active players to get extra value throughout the year. Fanatics Promo Code and Welcome Bonus vs Other Sportsbooks How Does the Fanatics Sportsbook Sign-Up Bonus Compare to the Competition? One of Fanatics’ primary welcome promotions allows new users to claim 10 x $100 No Sweat Bet In FanCash. The low $1 entry requirement makes it one of the most accessible sportsbook welcome bonuses currently available. Compared to competitors, Fanatics keeps the barrier to entry low. DraftKings offers a similar Bet &amp; Get promotion, where bettors can place a small qualifying wager to unlock bonus bets. bet365 also uses a Bet &amp; Get structure but typically requires a larger initial wager. Other sportsbooks take different approaches. BetMGM uses a first-bet safety net, returning bonus bets if the first wager loses, while Caesars Sportsbook focuses on profit boost promotions that increase potential winnings across multiple wagers. FanDuel often requires a winning wager before bonus bets are awarded. Fanatics also differentiates itself through its FanCash rewards system, which allows users to redeem rewards for bonus bets or official sports merchandise through the Fanatics platform. Overall, Fanatics stands out for its low entry requirement and flexible rewards, making the 10 x $100 In FanCash promotion an appealing option for new bettors looking to start with minimal risk. Where is Fanatics Sportsbook Legal? Fanatics Sportsbook Review 2026 Fanatics Sportsbook is a relatively new entrant in the U.S. betting market, leveraging the company’s massive sports merchandise brand to build a sportsbook experience around fan engagement and rewards. Fanatics Sportsbook User Experience &amp; Interface Fanatics Sportsbook offers a clean, modern interface that will feel familiar to anyone who has used a major betting app. Navigation is simple and well organized, making it easy to move between sports, leagues, and betting markets without unnecessary clutter. Placing wagers is straightforward, and the bet slip allows users to quickly add selections, adjust stakes, and cash out when available. While the platform is easy to use, it still lacks some of the deeper statistics, alternate markets, and advanced tools found on more established sportsbooks like DraftKings or bet365. One standout feature is the integration of FanCash rewards directly within the app. Users can view their FanCash balance alongside their betting wallet while placing wagers, reinforcing the connection between betting activity and the broader Fanatics rewards ecosystem. Fanatics Sportsbook App Store User Reviews Fanatics Sportsbook receives strong ratings across both major mobile platforms. The app currently holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating on iOS and a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Android. Many positive reviews highlight the app’s clean design and smooth interface, with bettors noting that navigation between sports, markets, and bets is simple and intuitive. Users also frequently mention that the app feels polished and easy to use compared to some competing sportsbooks. Some negative reviews focus on confusion around claiming the welcome bonus or activating promotions. Given Fanatics’ more complex promotional structures, this frustration is somewhat understandable for new users trying to navigate the available offers. Fanatics Sportsbook App Market Depth &amp; Betting Options Fanatics is known for having strong market depth, with betting options that stretch across every major sport as well as niche events. Standard spreads, moneylines, and totals are available for all games, complemented by a wide range of player props and creative specials. Bettors can explore both mainstream and alternative markets: Sports You Can Bet On With Fanatics Sportsbook: Key Events You Can Bet On With Fanatics Sportsbook: In summary, Fanatics does cover all major leagues, but props, alternate lines, and deep markets are still catching up to DraftKings/bet365 in sheer volume. Fanatics Sportsbook Betting Features &amp; Innovation Cash Out Fanatics offers cash-out on most major markets, including spreads, moneylines, totals, and some props. That gives bettors the flexibility to secure profits early when a bet is going their way or limit losses if the game turns. Odds &amp; Profit Boosts Fanatics runs recurring odds boosts and profit boosts, usually tied to marquee games and big events. You’ll see them less often than the daily boosts pushed by DraftKings or FanDuel, but they still add timely value when they appear. Live Streaming Live streaming is currently limited or absent in Fanatics Sportsbook. You still get live scoreboards, in-game stats, and animations to follow the action, but you will not find full video coverage like you would on bet365 or FanDuel. FanCash Rewards Integration (Biggest Differentiator) Fanatics’ signature innovation is FanCash: bettors earn up to 5% back on wagers—1% on straight bets, 3% on parlays, and 5% on SGPs. You can redeem FanCash for bonus bets in the sportsbook or for merchandise on Fanatics.com, a cross-platform rewards integration no other sportsbook matches. The app also displays your FanCash balance right next to your betting balance, reinforcing the ongoing value every time you place a bet. In summary, Fanatics is expanding steadily, but at this stage its true differentiator is rewards integration rather than cutting-edge tech. Fanatics Sportsbook Live Betting Fanatics Sportsbook offers live betting on major U.S. sports and international events, with markets including moneylines, spreads, totals, props, and Same Game Parlays. The interface features a live scoreboard, dynamic odds updates, and a visible FanCash tracker. While its in-play experience is solid, it is slightly less responsive than apps like DraftKings, FanDuel, and bet365. One advantage is that bettors still earn FanCash rewards on live wagers, adding extra value during in-game betting. Fanatics Sportsbook Promotions The main Fanatics Sportsbook promotion is its 10 x $100 In FanCash welcome offer. This low entry requirement makes it one of the more accessible sign-up bonuses available. Fanatics leans heavily on its FanCash rewards system rather than running a large number of flashy one-off promotions. Bettors earn FanCash on wagers, which can be redeemed for bonus bets or sports merchandise through the Fanatics platform. As a result, Fanatics’ promotional strategy focuses more on long-term rewards and loyalty than aggressive short-term bonuses. Fanatics Sportsbook Deposit &amp; Withdrawal Methods Trust &amp; Safety Fanatics operates under the oversight of state-level gaming commissions, ensuring it meets all regulatory standards where it’s licensed. Deposits and withdrawals are handled through trusted payment providers like PayPal, Venmo, and major banks, with encryption in place to protect sensitive personal and financial data. All odds and betting markets are managed in accordance with strict regulatory guidelines, guaranteeing fair play and a secure betting environment for users. Fanatics Loyalty Program: Fanatics One &amp; FanCash Rewards The Fanatics One loyalty program, powered by FanCash, is one of the sportsbook’s most unique differentiators. Unlike traditional sportsbooks that limit rewards to betting credits, Fanatics connects its sportsbook, casino, merchandise store, and live events into one ecosystem. Bettors earn FanCash on every wager, with the reward rate depending on the type of bet: These rewards accumulate automatically and can be used either to place additional wagers or to purchase official sports merchandise from Fanatics.com. This cross-platform rewards system helps Fanatics stand out from competitors like FanDuel, DraftKings, and bet365. In addition to FanCash, users earn Tier Points that determine their status within the Fanatics One loyalty program. Tier Points are awarded across the Fanatics ecosystem, including: As bettors accumulate Tier Points and move up loyalty tiers, they unlock additional perks. These can include FanCash bonuses on Fanatics purchases, free shipping and returns, exclusive product drops, and discounted ticket fees within the Fanatics app. Higher tiers introduce more premium benefits, such as priority customer service, invitations to Fanatics Friends &amp; Family events, and access to Fanatics Fest for Gold-level members and above. At the top tiers, including Platinum and Black, members may receive custom memorabilia opportunities, insider event access, discounted hotel stays, and invitations to signature Fanatics events. Fanatics Sportsbook Pros &amp; Cons Pros: Cons: Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FAQ Do I need a Fanatics Sportsbook promo code? No, users do not need a promo code to claim the new promo. After signing up and making a qualifying deposit, you can place your first bet to activate the promotion available in your state. What is the Fanatics Sportsbook welcome bonus? Fanatics Sportsbook offers several welcome bonuses depending on your state, with the 10 x $100 No Sweat Bet available in most markets. Other states may offer Bet $20, Get $350 in Bonus Bets, Bet $20, Get $350 in Bonus Bets, or token-based promos. Click here to claim the Fanatics Sportsbook welcome bonus in your state. Is Fanatics Sportsbook legal in my state? Fanatics Sportsbook is available in the following states: AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, VT, VA, WV, WY. Does Fanatics Sportsbook have a desktop site? No. Fanatics Sportsbook does not support real-money betting on desktop browsers. While you can visit the website for information or to download the app, all wagering must be done through the Fanatics Sportsbook mobile app on iOS or Android. What is the Fanatics Sportsbook minimum deposit? The minimum deposit is typically $10, though this may vary slightly depending on the payment method and state regulations. All supported deposit methods—such as PayPal, Venmo, online banking, and debit/credit cards—are processed instantly. Is there a Fanatics Sportsbook referral bonus? Yes. Fanatics Sportsbook's current referral bonus gives both you and your referral $30 in FanCash after they make and settle a bet of at least $10. Your friend can also get a $100 No Sweat Bet for 10 straight days after they create a new account. Gambling disclaimer: Only individuals aged 21 and over are permitted to gamble. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Gambling is subject to local state regulation and is illegal in some states. Please gamble responsibly – information relating to responsible gambling can be found here.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's Best World Cup Futures Bets]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/chris-the-bear-fallicas-world-cup-best-bets-spain-portugal-belgium-morocco</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Chris “The Bear" Fallica shares his favorite 2026 FIFA World Cup futures, including Golden Boot and quarterfinal picks.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:35:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA["Bear Bets" are real wagers that Chris "The Bear" Fallica is actually making. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just a few weeks away, and I can’t wait to cover, watch and wager on this event. There will be more in the coming weeks, but here are a few bets I recently put in my pocket. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Jérémy Doku (+8000) to win Golden BootBelgium (+200) to reach quarterfinal Doku has been very dangerous late in the season with Manchester City, scoring four goals in his last seven games. Belgium is a massive favorite to win its group with Egypt, Iran and Saudi Arabia. That would create a path which should have it in the quarterfinals, as it would face a third-place team in the first knockout round game and then either a third-place team or the winner of the group which features the United States in the Round of 16. Doku probably won't take penalties, which does hurt, but we’ve been waiting for Romelu Lukaku to have an impact in the World Cup or Euros forever. Maybe this is Doku’s time to shine for his country. Spain (-145) to reach the quarterfinal Spain has some injuries but its first two group matches are walkovers against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. It should have Lamine Yamal back for the final group stage match against Uruguay, which will determine the group winner. Spain’s path to the quarters likely includes Austria and Colombia. It’s not impossible Colombia could be a tricky Round of 16 opponent, but if Spain is the side we all think it is, not reaching the quarterfinal would be a massive shock and disappointment. Portugal (+125) to reach the quarterfinal Assuming Portugal wins the group — and it does have Colombia in it — it could have a super easy path to the quarterfinals. Winning Group K is potentially the biggest prize a squad could have in the World Cup. It would mean a match against a third-place team and then someone like Switzerland in the Round of 16. I think we all fear a game in which the fantastic Portugal midfield controls the game, has like 25 shots and is scoreless late. But the price sure is right here. Morocco (+325) to win Group C The group opener against Brazil will potentially determine the winner of Group C. Beat Brazil, and it's a likely formality. Draw, and the group turns into which of the two sides beats up more on Haiti and Scotland. I give Morocco a good shot here. The Brazil squad announced the other day seems to be lacking, especially in the midfield, and Neymar probably shouldn’t be on the team. It’s not a Brazil side we’re historically used to. Morocco will give them all they can handle.]]>
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					<![CDATA[4 Takeaways From The Dodgers’ Series Win In San Diego]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/dodgers-padres-san-diego-series-takeaways</link>
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				    <![CDATA[The Dodgers bested the Padres in their first head-to-head series of the season. Here are my four takeaways.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:25:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Save for some playful facial expressions, the typically stoic Shohei Ohtani rarely reveals his emotions on a baseball field. But in the fifth inning Wednesday night in San Diego, in the most pivotal moment of the Dodgers’ series win against their greatest division challengers, he let them loose. With one out and the bases loaded, Ohtani extinguished the Padres’ best opportunity to strike by getting Fernando Tatis Jr. to ground into an inning-ending double play. The Cy Young hopeful then walked off the mound roaring, "Let’s go!" "As a pitcher, you know when it’s a crucial moment," Ohtani explained through his interpreter. The scoreless frame lowered Ohtani’s ERA on the year to 0.73 — the lowest mark for a starting pitcher through the first eight appearances of a season since Jacob deGrom in 2021 (0.71) — and helped the Dodgers finish off a 4-0 win to stay alone atop the NL West. Here are my takeaways. 1. For The First Time In Nearly A Month, Shohei Ohtani Does It All Entering this week, Ohtani had just one hit all year in games in which he started on the mound. He hadn’t been in the lineup at all in four of his last five pitching starts as the Dodgers attempted to manage the four-time MVP’s workload and give him a breather as he slumped at the plate. But with Ohtani swinging a hotter bat lately, manager Dave Roberts let the two-way star both hit and pitch Wednesday night for the first time since April 22. Immediately, that decision paid off. Ohtani went deep on the first pitch of the day from Padres starter Randy Vasquez, sending a four-seamer at the top of the zone out for a 405-foot home run. That hit alone would have been enough to earn him the win. He then took the mound in the bottom of the first and set the Padres down in order. Ohtani didn’t have his best command, as evidenced by the 88 pitches he needed to get through five innings, yet he still was perfect the first time through the Padres’ lineup and extended his scoreless innings streak to 16. His ERA (0.73) is now considerably lower than his OPS as a hitter (.885), a testament both to his sensational work on the mound and his improvements at the plate. He has reached base multiple times in each of his seven games and is 11-for-23 with six extra-base hits since being given back-to-back days off as a hitter on May 13-14. 2. The Padres’ Top Bats Are Still Struggling — And Now Hurting The biggest moment of Wednesday’s game was an example of both Ohtani’s ability to work around traffic and Tatis’ continued power outage. Tatis entered his fifth-inning at-bat hitting .465 with four grand slams in his career with the bases loaded. This year, though, he’s still looking for his first home run of any kind. He ranks in the 97th percentile in hard-hit rate, but he’s pounding baseball into the dirt with the highest ground-ball rate of his career and has the seventh-lowest slugging percentage (.278) among all qualified MLB hitters. And he’s not the only Padres star struggling mightily to start the season. Tatis, Jackson Merrill and Manny Machado — who homered Tuesday for his lone hit of the series —all rank in the bottom 15 among qualified MLB hitters in OPS. To make matters worse, Merrill left Wednesday’s game early after tweaking his back trying to make a play on Ohtani’s home run. As a team, the Padres’ offense ranks last in batting average and 29th in on-base percentage. 3. The Padres’ Lone Win Of The Series Showed How They Got To This Point A 1-0 Padres victory Friday, during which Michael King spun seven shutout innings to outduel World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, was a quintessential example of how they've jumped out to their 29-20 record despite the underperformance of their offensive stars. In that win, all it took was a solo shot from Miguel Andujar to make them victorious. Jason Adam threw a scoreless inning in the eighth, and Mason Miller closed the door in the ninth to secure his 15th save of the season. The Padres have the fourth-best winning percentage in the National League despite scoring just three more runs this year than they’ve allowed, primarily because they don’t blow leads and they win close games. Miller still has not blown a save this season, though on Tuesday he suffered his first defeat in more than a year. He had gone 65 games — 67 including the playoffs — without suffering a loss until a walk, an error on a pickoff attempt and a sacrifice fly from Andy Pages ended that streak. It was the first time all season that the Padres have lost a game when tied after the eighth inning. It’s a credit to the supporting cast members of the Padres’ lineup, the team’s clutch hitting, the steady work of King (2.31 ERA) and Vasquez (2.91) in a shorthanded rotation and, most obviously, Miller and the team’s shutdown bullpen that San Diego has gotten out to this start. 4. Against The League’s Most Feared Bullpen, It Was The Dodgers Relievers Who Shined Entering this series, the Padres’ bullpen received far more acclaim, led by the most dominant closer in the sport. But this week, it was the Dodgers’ relievers who continued piling up zeroes. The Dodgers bullpen, which has the lowest ERA in the National League, has not allowed a run in its last eight games. Since losing Edwin Díaz to an elbow issue on April 19, Dodgers relievers have the lowest ERA in the sport. On Tuesday, Edgardo Henriquez, Alex Vesia, Blake Treinen, Tanner Scott and Will Klein combined to throw five scoreless innings of relief to finish off a 5-4 win. One day later, three of those pitchers — Henriquez, Treinen and Klein — were back on the mound helping blank the Padres to finish off the series win. Rowan Kavner is an MLB writer for FOX Sports. He previously covered the L.A. Dodgers, LA Clippers and Dallas Cowboys. An LSU grad, Rowan was born in California, grew up in Texas, then moved back to the West Coast in 2014. Follow him on X at @RowanKavner.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 NFL Preview: The 10 New Coordinators Who Could Shape Upcoming Season]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-nfl-preview-10-new-coordinators-who-could-shape-upcoming-season</link>
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				    <![CDATA[A total of 36 coaches were hired to offensive or defensive coordinator roles this offseason. Here are the 10 most likely to make an impact.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:23:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[We've all gotten caught up in the moves made during free agency and the NFL Draft this offseason, but it's so easy to forget that the biggest upheaval of the winter and spring was the massive change in the coaching ranks across the league. Ten teams got a new head coach this offseason, which marked the most head coaching hires in an offseason since 2022. But there were nearly four times as many offensive and defensive coordinator hires this offseason, too. A total of 36 coaches were hired for offensive or defensive coordinator roles, with a substantial 21 teams set to have a new offensive coordinator in 2026. As for the 15 new defensive coordinators hired, that number doesn't include New England Patriots defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr, who has a new title this season but filled in running the Patriots' defense for most of last season during Terrell Williams' medical leave. The new coordinators run the gamut from recently fired head coaches to first-time playcallers. In trying to trim the list to the 10 most likely to impact the 2026 NFL season, we put a premium on coordinators on the opposite side of the head coach, though there are teams significant enough that we included coordinators who are essentially running someone else's scheme. To appreciate the depth of this year's new coordinators, we'll offer five honorable-mention names that didn't make the list but would in many seasons: Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, New York Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Onto our 10 choices … The Buffalo Bills' offense should be largely the same with Joe Brady elevated from coordinator to head coach after Sean McDermott's firing. The task of improving the Bills' defense falls to Jim Leonhard, 43, who returns to where he started his NFL career as a safety. They signed edge rusher Bradley Chubb in free agency and used six of their 10 draft picks on defense, including Clemson defensive tackle T.J. Sanders and Ohio State corner Davison Igbinosun in the second round. Buffalo only had defensive lineman Ed Oliver for three games in 2025, so his healthy return will help them against the run, where it ranked 28th last year. Leonhard had eight years of college experience, but this is only his third season as an NFL coach, so it's a big leap for an important team as the Bills try to wrest the AFC East back from the Patriots. Declan Doyle is only 30, and was allowed to make a rare lateral move, going from offensive coordinator with the Chicago Bears (where he worked under offensive playcaller and head coach Ben Johnson) to now calling his own plays on Jesse Minter's new Ravens staff. So Doyle is 10 months older than his new quarterback, Lamar Jackson, and the challenge is to help get Baltimore deeper in the playoffs, with only one conference championship appearance in Jackson's time there. Can first-round guard Vega Ioane be a difference-maker? Can Derrick Henry stay healthy and ageless at 32? Baltimore set the bar high in moving on from a head coach and offensive coordinator who both immediately became head coaches for other teams, but success with the Ravens could make Doyle a coveted candidate to become a head coach in 2027. Chris O'Leary, 34, might be the coordinator fans know the least. If Minter is old enough to have coaching disciples, O'Leary would be one, playing for him at Indiana State and coaching under him at several stops. He was the Chargers' safeties coach in 2024, went to Western Michigan to run their defense and now returns to take Minter's place on Jim Harbaugh's staff. Can they improve on ranking 29th in red-zone defense last year? Can first-round edge rusher Akheem Mesidor learn from Khalil Mack and upgrade the pass rush? In a division where all the other offenses should be improving, it's a difficult task, helped by Los Angeles' offense getting better at the same time. Sean Payton liked Davis Webb, 31, enough to fire offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and elevate him after just three seasons as an NFL assistant. The Denver Broncos had six straight losing seasons before Payton took over in 2023, and his three-year arc has gone from 8 to 10 to 14 wins, losing to the Patriots in last year's AFC title game. No quarterback threw more passes last year than Bo Nix, but only Cam Ward threw for fewer yards per attempt out of the league's top 12 passers. Adding wide receiver Jaylen Waddle will help the offense, but this is a status-quo team that might be the least-tweaked roster of any 2025 playoff team, trusting that coaches can get more out of the same, at least in the postseason. The Dallas Cowboys' defense was bad last year. They were the only team in the league to give up 30 points per game, while ranking 30th against the run and 32nd against the pass. Christian Parker, 34, was poached from the Philadelphia Eagles and has new talent to work with, as Dallas traded for edge rusher Rashan Gary and linebacker Dee Winters and signed safety Jalen Thompson. The rest of the NFC East has all new offensive coordinators, so if Dallas is to get back to being a playoff team, much of that is whether they can just get to an average defense amid improving offenses all over their divisional schedule. Jonathan Gannon, 43, struggled with the Arizona Cardinals, as his defense ranked 31st in scoring in 2023 and 29th last year, but he takes over a Green Bay Packers defense good enough to make Jeff Hafley the Miami Dolphins' head coach. When does Micah Parsons get back healthy? Can Green Bay improve at forcing takeaways after getting just 14 last season, with only three teams forcing fewer? The Packers' top draft pick was used to get Parsons and the first three they used went on defense, so there's an awareness that the division had two top-10 offenses and the Minnesota Vikings' offensive unit should be better. Nathan Scheelhaase, 35, was perhaps the biggest up-and-comer not hired in the last coaching cycle, landing a promotion to offensive coordinator when Mike LaFleur got the Arizona job. This is only his third year as an NFL assistant, and as high as the expectations are for the Rams, they have a limited window to win with Matthew Stafford, and they're playing in a division that has arguably three of the league's top eight teams. This season ends with a Super Bowl in Los Angeles, so the key for the Rams might be securing the division and home games to set up a postseason path that doesn't go far from home. This is still Sean McVay's offense, and they were the NFL's No. 1 offense in points and total yards, but with no significant additions on that side of the ball, Scheelhaase's challenge is keeping that unit as the league's best. At 49, Raheem Morris is the old man on this list, back at coordinator after three losing seasons as the Atlanta Falcons head coach. He was the Rams' defensive coordinator when they won the Super Bowl in 2021, and he'll inherit a talented San Francisco 49ers defense that was limited by injuries last season. San Francisco's only losses from November on last year were to the Rams and Seattle Seahawks, giving up 42 in a home loss to Los Angeles and 41 in a playoff loss to Seattle. Fred Warner is healthy, Dre Greenlaw is back and the front added Osa Odighizuwa, so getting back to a top-10 defense could be the difference between the top seed in the NFC and the fifth seed as a wild card. Brian Fleury, 47, had a longer path to coaching in the NFL, spending four years each at Sacred Heart and Towson before getting his first pro coaching job. He spent the last four years as the 49ers' tight ends coach, but now he's a first-time play-caller armed with one of the best offenses in the NFL. Can the run game stay solid with Kenneth Walker gone and first-rounder Jadarian Price stepping in? Can Sam Darnold continue to play at a Pro Bowl level when Seattle has a target on their backs every week as defending champs? This was an outside-the-box hire that's crucial to the Seahawks' hopes of getting back to another Super Bowl. Mike McDaniel, 43, went 35-33 in four years as the Dolphins' head coach, and now his task is getting Justin Herbert to his first playoff win in his seventh NFL season. The Chargers were limited by losing both tackles last year, but with Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater healthy and a retooled interior line, this should be a much-improved offense, including second-year back Omarion Hampton. Can under-the-radar signings like Keaton Mitchell and David Njoku help the Chargers catch the Broncos and stay ahead of a bounce-back Chiefs team? McDaniel has speed and talent at his disposal and a chance to set himself up as a top candidate again in 2027. The Rams aren't the only team with dreams of a home-field Super Bowl.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Eagles Edge Rusher Nolan Smith Jr. Arrested On Suspicion Of Reckless Driving]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia last week on suspicion of speeding and reckless driving.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:59:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia last week on suspicion of speeding and reckless driving, authorities said. Smith, who played at Georgia, was arrested on the night of May 15 for driving 135 mph in a 70 mph zone, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. He posted bond and was released roughly an hour later. Smith, from Savannah, Georgia, was selected by the Eagles with the 30th pick in the 2023 NFL draft. He has 25 quarterback hits, 10.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries over three seasons. He played a crucial role in the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX run, recording five quarterback hits, four sacks and four tackles for loss during the playoffs. He famously refused to exit the Eagles' 40-22 Super Bowl victory against the Kansas City Chiefs despite sustaining a torn triceps that later required surgery. Philadelphia begins organized team activities on Tuesday. Smith has a court date scheduled for July 15, but a sheriff’s office representative said he will not need to appear if he pays his fines. A spokesperson for the Eagles didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press. Smith is the latest former or current Georgia player to be arrested for driving offenses. His Eagles teammate, Jalen Carter, was given 12 months’ probation and a $1,000 fine in 2023 after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing related to a crash that killed Bulldogs offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy. Reporting by The Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[FOX Super 6 INDYCAR Contest: Bob Pockrass' Indy 500 Picks, Predictions]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/motor/fox-super-6-2026-indy-500-picks-predictions-by-bob-pockrass</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Enter the free Super 6 Contest featuring the Indy 500 on FOX for a shot to win cash prizes! And don't worry — Bob Pockrass is here to help with your picks.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:51:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[What's better than watching INDYCAR? Watching INDYCAR and winning money! You can partake in the best of both worlds while watching INDYCAR during the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24 with our free-to-play FOX Super 6 game. The green flag for "The Greatest Spectacle In Racing" is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET. FOX coverage begins at 10 a.m. ET on Sunday. How do you play? Enter the Indy 500 contest by predicting the correct answers to six questions before the race starts for your shot to win cash prizes. All you have to do is finish in the top six to win a prize. It really is that simple, and again, it's free. But first, a caveat. The drivers claim this is the hardest race to win because of the length of the race, the number of pit stops and the varying fuel and pit strategies — not to mention the speeds of more than 220 mph. So that also makes it one of the hardest to predict. Read below for my thoughts on this weekend's exciting Indy 500. 1. Which former Indy 500 Winner will have the BEST FINISHING POSITION? No. 6 Helio Castroneves, No. 2 Josef Newgarden, No. 26 Will Power, No. 28 Marcus Ericsson So a month ago, I predicted that Newgarden — who won in 2023 and 2024 — would win in 2026. Does the fact he’s starting 23rd impact my confidence in that prediction? You bet it does. But of the other three drivers, none have an overwhelmingly strong starting spot and none have really shown jaw-dropping speed. Ericsson has been the most consistent driver to be there at the end, and he almost won last year (although he wound up officially at the rear because of a technical violation). Castroneves is going for a record fifth win, but like the rest on this list, hasn’t been too thrilling during the weeks in May. Prediction: Josef Newgarden 2. Rank the drivers by BEST FINISHING POSITION at the Indy 500: No. 60 Felix Rosenqvist, No. 5 Pato O'Ward, No. 12 David Malukas, No. 20 Alexandr Rossi This is the toughest question among the six, as all four of these drivers are starting in the first two rows. Rossi and O’Ward will be in backup cars after their hard crash Monday. Malukas and Rosneqvist might have the best cars they have ever had here at Indy. Prediction: Malukas, O’Ward, Rossi, Rosenqvist 3. Which group includes the Indy 500 WINNER? Palou, Rosenqvist, McLaughlin, PowerMalukas, Simpson, Daly, NewgardenRossi, Ferrucci, O'Ward, DixonNone of the above How do you pick against Alex Palou, considering he has three drivers teamed with him who could legitimately win this race? In fact, all four in that group have won INDYCAR races. Compare that to the next list and only Newgarden has ever won a race. The group with Rossi, Ferrucci, O’Ward and Dixon has probably shown more speed collectively. It’s probably best to go with experience. Although when it comes to race experience, the Rossi list has the most. Prediction: Palou, Rosenqvist, McLaughlin, Power 4. Predict Pato O’Ward’s finishing position at the Indy 500 1-3, 3-7, 7-16, 16-33 O’Ward has finishes of sixth (as a rookie), fourth, second, 24th, second and third in his six career starts. There’s no reason he won’t be on par as he has been in the past — even with a backup car. Prediction: 1-3 5. Which of the following will occur? Alex Palou to win the Indy 500Winner is a first-time Indy 500 winner2+ Chip Ganassi drivers finish top 5None of the above This is tough. While Palou is the favorite, just how likely is it that the favorite actually wins the race? There are only nine previous winners in the race. And when looking at Ganassi driver Scott Dixon, he has just one top five in his last five starts and Kyffin Simpson hasn’t finished in the top 20. Then again, Dixon never got to show what he could do last year and Simpson got in an accident. Prediction: 2+ Chip Ganassi drivers finish top 5 6. Which group will have the two drivers with the best COMBINED FINISHING POSITION? Palou, Simpson, McLaughlinRossi, O'Ward, VeeKayMalukas, Ferrucci, SatoRosenqvist, Daly, Dixon When looking at this list, the one most likely with two drivers in the top five is probably Palou, Simpson and McLaughlin. But maybe the one most likely with two drivers in the top 10 is Malukas, Ferrucci and Sato because if one has a problem, the other two likely will still have solid runs. The question for VeeKay and Daly is whether their teams will rise to the occasion. Prediction: Malukas, Ferrucci, Sato]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 MLB Division Winner Odds: Rays Making Waves Across Baseball]]>
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				    <![CDATA[The Rays are pacing MLB and angling to overcome the Yankees in the AL East. See the latest division odds.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:28:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Only two MLB division winners from last season are expected to repeat this season, meaning parity is alive and well in baseball. Let's check out the division winner odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 21, as well as what to know about each division. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. NL WEST Dodgers: -1100 (bet $10 to win $10.91 total)Padres: +850 (bet $10 to win $100 total)Diamondbacks: +2800 (bet $10 to win $290 total)Giants: +9000 (bet $10 to win $910 total)Rockies: +30000 (bet $10 to win $3,010 total) What to know: It's the Dodgers' to lose again. L.A. has won four straight and 12 of the last 13. The last time a different team won the NL West was in 2021, when the Giants took the division … before losing to the Dodgers in the NL divisional round. L.A. opened the season as the -650 favorite. Its odds have shortened dramatically, and it just won its first regular-season series against the Padres. NL EAST Braves: -450 (bet $10 to win $12.22 total)Phillies: +475 (bet $10 to win $47.50 total)Mets: +1700 (bet $10 to win $180 total)Marlins: +7500 (bet $10 to win $760 total)Nationals: +8000 (bet $10 to win $810 total) What to know: The Mets last won the division in 2015, and that same year, they lost in the World Series to the Royals. They opened the season as the +140 favorite, but they are currently last in the division, mostly due to a 12-game losing streak back in April. Atlanta, meanwhile, has the second-best record in baseball. NL CENTRAL Cubs: +115 (bet $10 to win $21.50 total)Brewers: +135 (bet $10 to win $23.50 total)Pirates: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)Cardinals: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)Reds: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total) What to know: Milwaukee has won four of the last five, and the Cubs last won it in 2020. The Brewers defeated the Cubs in the NLDS last season before losing to the Dodgers in the NLCS. It stands as Milwaukee's only postseason series win during that span of four division titles in five years. The Cubs opened the season as the +115 favorite, and they remain atop the oddsboard. AL WEST Mariners: +125 (bet $10 to win $22.50 total)Rangers: +160 (bet $10 to win $26 total)Athletics: +425 (bet $10 to win $32.50 total)Astros: +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 total)Angels: +7500 (bet $10 to win $760 total) What to know: The Mariners will look to make it two straight, having captured their first division title since 2001 in 2025. The winner of the AL West has won at least one playoff series every year dating back to 2017, except in 2024. Houston has won seven of the last nine AL West titles. Seattle opened the season as the +100 favorite. AL EAST Yankees: -175 (bet $10 to win $15.71 total)Rays: +180 (bet $10 to win $28 total)Blue Jays: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)Red Sox: +2800 (bet $10 to win $290 total)Orioles: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total) What to know: The Rays have been the surprise of this division, and of baseball in general. They opened as the +2500 last choice to win the AL East, but now, they have the best record in MLB. Wow. AL CENTRAL Guardians: -145 (bet $10 to win $16.90 total)White Sox: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)Tigers: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)Twins: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)Royals: +950 (bet $10 to win $105 total) What to know: The Guardians have won three of the last four and six of the last 10. The Tigers haven't won it since 2014, and won four straight from 2011 to 2014. The AL Central represented the American League in the World Series in both 2015 and 2016. Detroit opened as the +110 favorite to win this division.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Last Night In Baseball: Dodgers Superstar Shohei Ohtani Dazzles Against Padres]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani shined, the Brewers swept the Cubs, the Pirates destroyed the Cardinals, multiple late comebacks and more from Wednesday's MLB action.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:27:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don't worry, we're here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: It took one pitch for Shohei Ohtani to make his presence felt. Ohtani jacked the opening pitch of the game from San Diego Padres starter Randy Vásquez just over the center-field wall, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a lead they would never surrender. The following inning, Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernández brought home a run for the Dodgers on a sacrifice fly and later hit a solo home run to lead off the top of the ninth inning. Los Angeles also got a run in the fifth on a Kyle Tucker RBI single, which was all good for a 4-0 Dodgers victory. First baseman Freddie Freeman — who had two home runs on Tuesday night — had two doubles, while shortstop Mookie Betts had two hits of his own. Who was on the mound for the Dodgers? That would be Ohtani, who pitched five scoreless innings and recorded four strikeouts. The Dodgers then got scoreless innings from Edgardo Henriquez, Blake Treinen, Kyle Hurt and Will Klein. While having totaled eight home runs, 26 RBIs, a 150 OPS+ and 1.5 wins above replacement as a hitter — boasting a .272/.399/.486 slash line — Ohtani owns an 0.73 ERA, an 0.84 WHIP, 54 strikeouts, a 544 ERA+ and 2.2 wins above replacement over 49.0 innings (eight starts) as a pitcher. After winning two out of three against the Padres in San Diego, the Dodgers (31-19) now have a 1.5-game lead on the Padres for first place in the National League West. Bryce Harper drove in a run for the Philadelphia Phillies on a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the first, but then it was all about the Cincinnati Reds. Granted, the Phillies got a two-run home run from third baseman Edmundo Sosa and a solo homer from first baseman Alec Bohm in the sixth. Cincinnati struck for three runs in the top of the second, with first baseman Nathaniel Lowe doubling in a run, right fielder Will Benson hitting an RBI ground out and catcher P.J. Higgins hitting an RBI single. Higgins singled in another run in the fourth, and Lowe doubled in two more runs in the seventh. Meanwhile, in the sixth, outfielder Dane Myers had an RBI double. But the star of the show for the Reds was infielder Sal Stewart, who demolished a two-run home run into the second deck of Citizens Bank Park in the top of the ninth and finished the day with a game-high four hits in what was a 9-4 victory for Cincinnati that wrapped up a road series win. Through 50 games, Stewart has totaled 12 home runs, 34 RBIs, 10 stolen bases and a 133 OPS+, while sporting a .265/.353/.503 slash line. Stewart leads the Reds in both home runs and RBIs. Ketel Marte has had a rough start to the 2026 MLB season (the two-time Silver Slugger has a career-low .235 batting average and sports a mere .702 OPS), but his last 48 hours? Quite vibrant. One night after hitting a walk-off, three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth, the Arizona Diamondbacks' star second baseman reached base in each of his four plate appearances, most notably blasting a two-run home run in the bottom of the third. Marte also hit a double, single and drew a walk. Elsewhere for the D-backs, shortstop Geraldo Perdomo drove in a run in the bottom of the first on a sacrifice fly and doubled home two runs as part of a three-run fifth inning, which also saw first baseman Ildemaro Vargas hit an RBI ground out. Starter Merrill Kelly gave up three runs over six innings to the San Francisco Giants, with the D-backs winning 6-3 and pulling off a sweep of their NL West rival. Arizona has won five of its last six games, improving to 25-23. The Milwaukee Brewers came to Chi-Town with an agenda and executed. Beating the Chicago Cubs 5-0, the Brewers (29-18) finished off a sweep of the Cubs and now have a 1.5-game lead on both Chicago and the St. Louis Cardinals for first place in the NL Central. Left-hander Kyle Harrison had arguably the best start of his MLB career on Wednesday night, throwing seven scoreless innings, posting 11 strikeouts and giving up just three baserunners (two hits and one walk). DL Hall pitched two scoreless innings to end the game for Milwaukee. As for the offense, the Brewers got three runs in the top of the second after third baseman David Hamilton singled to center field, but the ball then got past Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and rolled all the way to the warning track, with Hamilton touching all four bases for a de facto inside-the-park home run. The Brewers scored their fourth run in the third on an RBI single from first baseman Jake Bauers and their fifth run on a wild pitch in the seventh. Hamilton and catcher William Contreras each had three hits for Milwaukee, while Harrison and Hall held Chicago to a combined two hits; the Cubs scored just five runs in the three-game series. Through nine starts, Harrison has a 1.77 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP, 59 strikeouts, a 232 ERA+ and 2.1 wins above replacement over 45 ⅔ innings pitched. Milwaukee has won 11 of its last 13 games. For just the second time this season, the Boston Red Sox have swept an opponent — and both series came on the road against teams in the same division (they swept the Detroit Tigers on the road earlier this month). Trailing 3-2 in the top of the seventh, Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran hit an opposite field, go-ahead, two-run home run to left field to put Boston up for good on the Kansas City Royals, 4-3, for a three-game sweep. Duran had two hits on the night, while first baseman Willson Contreras — who leads the Red Sox in home runs (10), RBIs (30), on-base percentage (.369) and slugging percentage (.497) — had a team-high three hits for Boston. Its other two runs came in the top of the second on an RBI single from infielder Nick Sogard and an RBI ground out from catcher Carlos Narváez. On the hill, the Red Sox got 6 ⅓ innings from starter Connelly Early. Boston out-scored Kansas City in the three-game set 14-5. If you want, you can leave the brooms out for this one, too. Trailing the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 in the bottom of the eighth, the Tampa Bay Rays put four runs on the board, as designated hitter Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run double, second baseman Richie Palacios singled in a run and first baseman Ryan Vilade stole home on a double steal (runners on first and third each stole a bag). Ian Seymour pitched a one-two-three ninth inning to give the Rays a 5-3 win and a series sweep of the Orioles. Sticking on the pitching front, after left-hander Steven Matz went four innings for the Rays, Jesse Scholtens had a four-inning appearance before Seymour pitched the ninth. Tampa Bay's other run came on a second-inning solo home run by catcher Hunter Feduccia. On the season, Aranda has driven in a team-high 37 runs, which is sixth in MLB, and Vilade has driven in 13 runs, while possessing a .306/.380/.484 slash line through 27 games. Tampa Bay scored 25 runs in its three-game series against Baltimore. The Rays own the best record in baseball at 33-15. One day after losing to the Texas Rangers 10-0, the Colorado Rockies could smell a victory, but it turned out to be a false sniff. Leading 4-3, Rockies reliever Brennan Bernardino got Rangers pinch hitter Danny Jansen to strikeout to open the ninth inning; it was all downhill from there for Colorado. Joc Pederson reached base on a catcher's interference, Justin Foscue and Alejandro Osuna each singled and a passed ball brought home the game-tying run. Then, third baseman Josh Jung singled home the go-ahead and eventual game-winning run for the Rangers, who got a 5-4 victory. Jung — who leads Texas with 54 hits, 14 doubles, a .309 batting average, a .365 on-base percentage and a .474 slugging percentage — and Foscue each had a game-high three hits for the Rangers, whose other three runs came on back-to-back, fourth-inning home runs from infielders Ezequiel Durán (a two-run homer) and Jake Burger (a solo homer). Jacob Latz pitched the final two innings for Texas, tossing scoreless eighth and ninth innings and posting four strikeouts. The left-hander sports a 1.90 ERA, an 0.59 WHIP and a 193 ERA+ over 23 ⅔ innings pitched. The Rangers took two out of three from the Rockies at Coors Field. But a win is a win. Trailing the Detroit Tigers 1-0 entering the top of the ninth, the Cleveland Guardians grinded out a game-tying run. Infielders Daniel Schneemann and Travis Bazzana led off the inning with back-to-back singles, and catcher Patrick Bailey drove in Schneemann on an RBI ground out two batters later. Then, in the top half of the 10th, outfielder Ángel Martínez hit a leadoff triple, which drove in a run, and star third baseman José Ramírez followed with an RBI double, giving the Guardians a 3-1 lead, which would be enough for them to ultimately get a 3-2 win. What could get lost in Cleveland's bats going silent for eight innings is its starter, Tanner Bibee, giving up just one run and five baserunners (four hits and one walk) over eight innings. As for the 10th-inning run-producers, Martínez has totaled nine home runs, 26 RBIs and eight stolen bases this season, while owning a .500 slugging percentage; Ramírez has logged eight home runs, 23 RBIs, an AL-high 20 stolen bases and 2.1 wins above replacement. The Guardians, who stand atop the American League Central at 29-22, have won eight of their last nine games. The Tigers? They've lost 13 of their last 15. The Athletics had to rally to get another win over the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim. A's left fielder Tyler Soderstrom hit a two-run single in the top of the first, while right fielder Carlos Cortez had an RBI single in the second. With that said, a first-inning, two-run home run from designated hitter Jorge Soler and second-inning home runs from outfielders Jo Adell (solo homer) and Josh Lowe (two-run homer) gave the Angels a 5-3 lead, which would be the score through the sixth inning. The A's got within one run in the seventh on an RBI single from star first baseman Nick Kurtz, and second baseman Jeff McNeil leveled up the score at 5-all in the ninth with a leadoff solo home run, which forced extra innings. Soderstrom singled home the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th, and the A's kept the Angels off the board in the bottom half of the inning to complete a 6-5 win. At 25-24, the Athletics are in first place in the AL West. A Pirate's life was not for the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates thoroughly defeated the Redbirds to take Game 2 of a three-game set in St. Louis, 7-0. The first indentation on the Cardinals' beak came on a solo home run from Spencer Horwitz — who sports an .814 OPS — in the top of the second, as shown below. In the fourth, center fielder Jhostynxon Garcia singled home a run, with third baseman Nick Gonzales driving in a run on a sacrifice fly in the sixth. Pittsburgh broke it open with a four-run eighth inning that saw Gonzales and right fielder Jake Mangum each single in runs and Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run double for good measure. One could argue that the star of the game for the Pirates, though, was rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin, who had a game-high four hits, marking the second time this month he has tallied four hits. Griffin, Gonzales, Garcia, Mangum and catcher Endy Rodríguez each had multi-hit performances for the Pirates, who had a combined 15 hits and used five pitchers, with starter Carmen Mlodzinski going five innings. The convincing win snapped a four-game losing streak for Pittsburgh, which is now back over .500 at 25-24.]]>
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					<![CDATA[6 Things To Know About The Borg-Warner Trophy — The Indy 500's Grand Prize]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Here's everything to know about the Indy 500's iconic Borg-Warner Trophy.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[In sports, nothing compares to winning it all and hoisting the trophy in the air. In motorsports — specifically the Indianapolis 500 — having your face etched into the Borg-Warner Trophy is one of INDYCAR's greatest honors. Lasting through a World War and 82, 500-mile races, the Borg-Warner Trophy remains a sight to behold. It's the only physical award that has the winner's face engraved on it every year. With hardware of that significance and fame comes plenty of defining moments some motorsports fans might not know. Learn more about the development of the famous Borg-Warner trophy through the years ahead of Sunday's 110th running of the Indy 500 (12:30 p.m. ET on FOX). 1. The Trophy Weighs 100+ Pounds And Stands More Than 5 Feet Tall The trophy is not something you can transport on the floor of your passenger seat, but it’s big enough to compare to a human. The trophy stands at approximately 5-foot-4 and weighs 110 pounds. The tradition of the trophy is adding a physical face carved into it. Originally, the trophy stood at 4-foot-3 inches with room for 70 winners. As the tradition progressed, the trophy has been resized twice — once in 1987 and once in 2004 — to allow extra space for winners all the way through 2033. 2. There Are 104 Faces Carved Into The Trophies, But Only 101 Races Completed How could there be 104 faces carved into the trophy, but only 101 races have been completed? This is due to multiple drivers occasionally sharing a winning car, allotting space for both drivers if they cross the finish line first. The trophy was first introduced in 1931 despite the first race starting in 1911. Even with 20 years of past winners, the face tradition began the year it was introduced, as Louis Meyer was the first face to be engraved. Ironically, the three-time winner was also at the forefront of the iconic milk celebration tradition. 3. How Much Does The Trophy Cost? Considering the 110-pound trophy is made completely out of sterling silver, the trophy comes with a hefty price tag. Currently, the trophy is valued at $3.5 million. Originally, when the trophy initially weighed 80 pounds and stood 52 inches tall, it was listed at $10,000. 4. The Winner Takes Home A 14-inch Replica While the winners of the Indy 500 pose next to the sterling silver award following the win, the trophy is actually returned to its home base of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. The drivers do get to go home with hardware known as the "Baby Borg," a 14-inch exact replica of the real Borg-Warner trophy. What’s worth noting is that the Baby Borg has not been around since the Borg-Warner was introduced. It was spearheaded by four-time winner Ricky Mears in 1989. Drivers still went home with something rather than nothing. In 1936, winners received a small wooden plaque with their name engraved on it and a half-replica of the trophy. Mears' idea soon came to life in 1989 when he received the 14-inch replica with his name, winning year and his face engraved into the baseboard of the trophy. 5. Origin Of The Naked Man Atop The Trophy The main spectacle of the Borg-Warner trophy are the engraved faces, but what if there was a fun story behind the naked man on top of the trophy? The top of the trophy includes a fully nude man — yes, completely nude — waving around a checkered flag. But why is he completely nude? The design was modeled after a Greek athlete who used to compete nude. The Borg-Warner trophy embodies the Olympic spirit, hence the trophy's mascot displayed as nude. 6. How Many Repeat Faces Are There? Of the 112 total faces on the Borg-Warner trophy, there are 35 total repeat faces of multiple-time winners. And yes, they remake the exact face into that same winning base if they are a repeat winner. Some drivers have won four times (Helio Castroneves, A.J. Foyt, Al Unser and Rick Mears), three times (Louis Meyer, Mauri Rose and Wilbur Shaw) and 12 drivers have appeared twice.]]>
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					<![CDATA[History Of The 1,100-Mile Double: Drivers Who Attempted Indy 500, Coca-Cola 600]]>
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				    <![CDATA[A look at the history of drivers who have attempted The Double ahead of Katherine Legge's attempt this year.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:50:42 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Katherine Legge will make history Sunday as the first woman to attempt to race 1,100 miles in two different types of race cars in what's known in motorsports as The Double. Legge will jump from Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 (12:30 p.m. ET on FOX and streaming on FOX One), the crown jewel of INDYCAR racing, to NASCAR’s longest race, the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, that evening. But Legge is far from the first to try both legs of this journey. A total of five men have come before her, achieving a wide range of results in a tradition that goes back more than three decades. Here’s a closer look at the history of those drivers who have attempted The Double: Kyle Larson Years: 2024, 2025Indy 500 results: Started 5th, finished 18th (2024); started 19th, finished 24th (2025)Coca-Cola 600 results: Never got in the car (2024); Started 2nd, finished 37th (2025) Kyle Larson, like Kurt Busch before him, was a NASCAR champion and sprint car legend who’d always wanted to try the Indy 500. After testing the waters, car owner Rick Hendrick partnered with Zak Brown of Arrow McLaren to produce the best-funded Double effort in history, putting Larson behind the wheel of their fourth entry, the No. 17, for the Indy 500. As a rookie, Larson took Indy by storm, qualifying a surprising fifth ahead of two of his teammates. Leading four laps in the race during pit cycles, he was a consistent top-10 car until a pit road speeding penalty left him stuck in traffic. Charging back to 18th, the finish still won him 2024 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year. It also proved costly. Finishing the race meant sitting through a rain delay, with Larson arriving to the Coca-Cola 600 too late to get in the car. As Justin Allgaier drove to a 13th-place result, Larson missed a race that left him in jeopardy of missing the NASCAR playoffs. (He wound up getting a waiver, weeks later with the ruling becoming a circus-like distraction). The pressure not to miss the NASCAR event for a second straight year combined with heightened attention took its toll in 2025. Larson qualified just 19th at Indy last May, lacked speed throughout the month and crashed in the race, slumping to 24th. He promptly left for Charlotte, arriving in plenty of time Year 2 … only to wreck there, too. Since then, Larson emerged as the 2025 Cup Series champion but has gone a full year-plus without winning a race. "What I do is tough," Larson said last week while promoting a new documentary, "Kyle Larson vs. The Double," about his NASCAR experience. "And it’s not always perfect." Kurt Busch Years: 2014Indy 500 results: Started 12th, finished 6th Coca-Cola 600 results: Started 28th, finished 40th Kurt Busch became the first Cup Series champion to race the Indy 500 with a 2014 Double attempt (Tony Stewart had not yet won a Cup title at the time of his entry). Armed with veteran support from his NASCAR organization, co-owned by Stewart, plus a successful Indy rookie test in 2013 led to buzz Busch could win one of the races. Busch qualified 12th with Andretti Autosport at Indy, part of a five-car effort that put current FOX Sports INDYCAR analyst James Hinchcliffe on the front row. Busch harnessed the support of his teammates to deliver a steady drive; finishing sixth, he wound up Indy 500 Rookie of the Year despite having no previous experience in the series. He was part of four Andretti cars in the top 6 as teammate (and 2026 Indy 500 participant) Ryan Hunter-Reay earned the Borg-Warner trophy with the win. Momentum came with Busch to the NASCAR race — too bad the engine never got the memo. Faulty equipment wound up ending Busch’s day a smoky mess, completing only 271 of 400 laps. "It was a challenge I put forth for myself," Busch said after the attempt. "I enjoyed it. I soaked it in." Robby Gordon Years: 1997, 2000, 2002-04Indy 500 results: Started 12th, finished 29th (1997); started 4th, finished 6th (2000); started 11th, finished 8th (2002); started 3rd, finished 22nd (2003); started 18th, finished 29th (2004) Coca-Cola 600 results: Started 28th, finished 41st (1997), started 42nd, finished 35th (2000)**; started 12th, finished 16th (2002); started 38th, finished 17th (2003); started 20th, finished 20th (2004) **PJ Jones started the car and was credited for the finish. Like John Andretti (below), Gordon pulled Double duty in 1997 while transitioning into a full-time NASCAR ride. Running for Rookie of the Year with Felix Sabates, the car owner chose to dabble in open wheel for the first time. Team SABCO’s early results raised eyebrows, with Gordon posting the fastest time in one of the early Indy 500 test sessions. But the best-laid plans turned into disaster. Gordon missed a NASCAR race (Talladega) to qualify on Pole Day at Indy, only mustered 12th and then endured an Indy 500 rainout. That made Gordon’s double a two-day affair — he flew to the NASCAR race, crashed, then endured a scary fire in the rescheduled Indy 500 a day later. Burns from that incident sidelined Gordon for weeks and the SABCO partnership never recovered. That black cloud followed most of Gordon’s double attempts. His 2000 effort was hampered by an Indy 500 rain delay — he didn’t make it to Charlotte until halfway and wasn’t credited for the drive (PJ Jones started the car). In 2004, a third rain-delayed race forced Gordon to leave Indy early for his NASCAR ride at Richard Childress Racing; Jaques Lazier filled in until mechanical failure sidelined the car. Only once, in 2002, did his Double efforts come off clean. Gordon was eighth in a Childress and John Menard-backed ride at Indy, completing all 200 laps before a respectable 16th-place effort at Charlotte, finishing just one lap off the pace. He does hold The Double record with the only Indy front-row start: Gordon qualified third in a Michael Andretti-backed car in 2003, running eighth only to struggle at Charlotte (17th). Tony Stewart Years: 1999, 2001Indy 500 results: Started 24th, finished 9th (1999); started 7th, finished 6th (2001) Coca-Cola 600 results: Started 27th, finished 4th (1999); started 12th, finished 3rd (2001) Yet another INDYCAR driver-turned-NASCAR rookie (sensing a trend?) leaned into Double duty when Stewart announced his bid in 1999. A different level of success was expected for the 1997 INDYCAR champion who had already earned a top-5 Cup Series finish, leading 68 laps in stock cars by the time the month of May rolled around. Sponsor Home Depot backed both 1999 efforts, attracting national attention and a grueling schedule: five trips from Indy to Charlotte and 25 days in a race car over the course of a month. Unfortunately, Stewart’s Indy team, run by Tri Star Motorsports, didn’t have the speed to contend. A disappointing 24th-place qualifying result led to worries Stewart would be bumped from the field — steady driving worked him up to ninth, four laps off the pace in a race won by Kenny Brack in A.J. Foyt’s No. 14, Stewart’s hero growing up. It was in the Coca-Cola 600 where this future NASCAR Hall of Famer excelled. Forced to the rear for missing the driver’s meeting, a rookie in his first Charlotte Cup race stayed patient, climbing from 43rd up to fourth. Stewart led 13 circuits and ended the night on the lead lap, an impressive end to Double duty despite draining him physically; legend has it, Stewart was so tired he nearly passed out in the car. The driver nicknamed "Smoke" looked to do better two years later, and he did, firing past any Double effort we’ve seen before or since. Qualifying seventh for the 2001 Indy 500 with powerhouse Chip Ganassi Racing, Stewart worked to the front in the second half of the race. Leading 13 laps, he was in position to win until a long pit stop and an untimely caution took away too much track position to fight back. Finishing sixth, Stewart would credit a month-long fitness and nutrition routine that kept him fresh, battling through cramps on his right foot he addressed during a 16-minute red flag. Landing in Charlotte, Stewart’s Coca-Cola 600 start began with a spin, pushing the car too hard when he once again started the race from the rear. Fighting through right front damage, he wound up fighting through the field a second time, winding up third and a handful of seconds behind winner Jeff Burton. To this day, that 2001 effort remains the only time a Double Duty driver completed all 1,100 miles as scheduled. "For those people who had any doubts that I was putting everybody in danger," Stewart said of making that 2001 attempt, "you are a bunch of idiots." John Andretti Year: 1994Indy 500 Results: Started 10th, finished 10th Coca-Cola 600 Results: Started 9th, finished 36th After a ho-hum INDYCAR career, winning just once in 72 starts, Andretti switched to NASCAR full-time in 1994. His inaugural Double attempt was a last hurrah in open-wheel racing, a curiosity attracting national attention he hoped would buoy a fledgling stock car Rookie of the Year bid. Andretti had struggled to pick up sponsorship despite driving for former NASCAR championship car owner Billy Hagan. For the Indy 500, Andretti found a spot driving for a team aligned with four-time 500 winner A.J. Foyt and Jonathan Byrd. It was smooth sailing, qualifying comfortably in 10th as one of three Andrettis in the race. Finishing there, four laps down, was a solid effort in what would be uncle Mario Andretti’s final Indy 500. After the checkered, it was a mad dash, 53-minute, 366-mile flight to North Carolina with a nurse and registered dietitian, making sure Andretti landed well hydrated and ready to go. The helicopter landed just before NASCAR opening ceremonies, but far too late for the driver’s meeting, wiping out Andretti’s career-best, ninth-place qualifying effort. He was sent to the rear of the field and struggled to pass, just 39th before wrecking in Turn 4 on Lap 91. Limping onward, Andretti eventually fell out with engine problems a little over halfway through the race: he completed just 220 of the race’s 400 laps. It was still an impressive effort that caught the eye of NASCAR’s first family, the Pettys — they wound up signing him to a long-term deal later that season, cementing the stock car switch. Forever remembered as The Double pioneer, it’s a history-making moment that continues to make the Andretti clan proud. "That’s my boy," Mario Andretti said of the effort. "He’s a pure racer. Pure racers run whenever they have the chance." Tom Bowles is an INDYCAR on FOX production researcher and the owner and editor-in-chief of the motorsports outlet, Frontstretch.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Germany Reveals World Cup Roster, Brings Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer Out Of Retirement]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has coaxed veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer out of retirement for the World Cup. Here's the full roster.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:52:08 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been coaxed out of retirement for the World Cup by Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann. The 40-year-old Neuer retired after the 2024 European Championship but was included in Nagelsmann’s 26-man squad on Thursday for the upcoming tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States. His inclusion means a demotion for Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann, who was assured he was the No. 1 until reports emerged in recent weeks that Nagelsmann was thinking about a Neuer recall. Up to last week, Baumann was saying his "current understanding" was that he’d be the starting goalkeeper at the World Cup. "We told Oli in March that we had a meeting with Manu," said Nagelsmann, who acknowledged Neuer's return was "a blow" for the 35-year-old Baumann. Asked about his communication with the players, Nagelsmann replied, "I ask for understanding that I can't go into every detail from conversations. I try to explain a lot and take people with me. Sometimes I manage it less well, other times better. ... From Oli's point of view there's definitely some room for improvement." Baumann has shown over more than 500 Bundesliga appearances that he’s a team player, and he’s unlikely to let any personal disappointment have any impact on Germany’s chances of success. Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen was seen as Neuer’s natural successor but has been beset by injuries and made just two appearances for Girona after joining the club on loan in January. Baumann has made 11 appearances for Germany, compared to 124 by Neuer, whose last game was in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals hosted by Germany, a 2-1 extra time loss to eventual champion Spain. The clamor to include Neuer in the squad grew louder after he produced some outstanding performances for Bayern Munich, particularly against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals. The only concern are recurring injuries. Neuer went off early during Bayern’s last Bundesliga game of the season and the club said on Sunday he "must take a break for the time being because of muscular problems in his left calf." It was unsure if Neuer could play in the German Cup final against Stuttgart on Saturday. Drip-feed announcements In a bid to generate more excitement, the German soccer federation (DFB) began on Thursday morning announcing the World Cup squad one by one before Nagelsmann’s scheduled announcement that afternoon. Midfielder Joshua Kimmich was the first to have his place confirmed, followed by Deniz Undav, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz and Bayern star Jamal Musiala. Musiala made the squad after impressing for Bayern and proving his fitness after recovering from breaking his leg at the Club World Cup in July. "He's healthy, he's fit and will help us a lot to play a good World Cup," Neuer said of the 23-year-old Musiala. Eintracht Frankfurt left back Nathaniel Brown will get a chance to add to his three appearances. Bayern forward Serge Gnabry was ruled out of the tournament with injury, while young Bayern teammate Lennart Karl won his race to be fit in time. Germany aiming for fifth title Four-time champion Germany faces Ivory Coast, Ecuador and newcomer Curacao in Group E at the World Cup. Preparations are due to start in the Bavarian resort of Herzogenaurach on May 27, two days later than initially planned. The team will play warmups against Finland in Mainz on May 31, then the United States in Chicago on June 6. "I think we're well prepared," Nagelsmann said. "We need to let our actions do the talking. That is why I’m glad that things are finally about to get underway." ___ Germany: Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Alexander Nubel (Stuttgart) Defenders: Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt), David Raum (Leipzig), Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund), Pascal Groß (Brighton), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Malick Thiaw (Newcastle), Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich) Midfielders: Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Jamie Leweling (Stuttgart), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart), Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich), Forwards: Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart), Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund), Florian Wirtz (Liverpool), Nick Woltemade (Newcastle), Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Galatasaray) Reporting by The Associated Press.]]>
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