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NBA Showtime debates if the Minnesota Timberwolves can counter Victor Wembanyama’s presence with their intensity, perimeter shooting, and Rudy Gobert.
Cara Banks, Tim Howard, and Robbie Mustoe analyze Manchester United’s win against Liverpool, Spurs upsetting Aston Villa, and Bournemouth’s delight against Crystal Palace.
The Tigers finished their weekend in style, taking down the Rangers to win the three-game series behind Spencer Torkelson’s blast, a huge bullpen effort, and a huge seventh inning.
NBA Showtime breaks down Jarrett Allen’s third-quarter takeover and the hustle overall effort by Cleveland’s bench to lead the Cavaliers past the Toronto Raptors in Game 7.
152nd Kentucky Derby
Cherie DeVaux becomes the first female trainer to win the Run for the Roses after Golden Tempo makes an electrifying run on the outside to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby.
Golden Tempo and Cherie DeVaux made history in an unforgettable 152nd Kentucky Derby.
Take a bird’s-eye view of Golden Tempo’s winning surge entering the final stretch in the 152nd Kentucky Derby.
Cherie DeVaux talks with Nick Luck after her historic Kentucky Derby win and what it’s like to be the first female trainer to win the Run for the Roses.
The Kentucky derby is a cultural event unlike any other. Check out some of the best looks from the 2026 Run for the Roses.
Winning jockey Jose Oritz talks about achieving his dream of a Kentucky Derby victory in front of his family.
Here is a breakdown of how the $5 million purse will be divvied up.
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Defensive end Charles Snowden started 18 games for the Raiders the last two seasons, but he’s not in new head coach Klint Kubiak’s plans for 2026.
The Cowboys traded up one spot before taking safety Caleb Downs in the first round of this year’s draft, but that deal only came after an attempt to move even higher was rebuffed.
The fifth-round pick caught Reid’s eye at this weekend’s rookie minicamp.
If recent history means anything, the NFL’s full, 272-game regular-season schedule will be released during the week of May 11, most likely on Wednesday, May 13.
MLB
Tigers standout rookie Kevin McGonigle catches up with Ahmed Fareed following the Tigers’ 7-1 win over the Rangers on Sunday Night Baseball, sharing what has powered his terrific start to the season.
Continuing his terrific rookie year, Kevin McGonigle capped off the Tigers’ four-run seventh-inning against the Rangers with heads-up baserunning on Sunday Night Baseball.
Spencer Torkelson opened the scoring on Sunday Night Baseball in emphatic fashion, blasting a two-run shot off Jack Leiter to put the Tigers up 2-0.
Joe Ryan’s first-inning departure put pressure on the Twins’ pitching, but the rest of the staff came through against the Blue Jays.
NBA Playoffs
Minnesota was able to score on Denver despite Anthony Edwards being out. San Antonio is different.
All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
NBA Showtime previews the 76ers-Knicks semifinal matchup and who they expect to step up in a series between two teams with “no love lost.”
NBA Showtime reacts to Cade Cunningham’s heroic effort for the Detroit Pistons to propel them to the Eastern Conference semis, surging from a 3-1 series deficit against the Orlando Magic.
NBA Showtime discusses the 76ers win over Boston in Game 7, noting how with Joel Embiid, ‘the sky is the limit’ as the strong team chemistry makes Philadelphia a threat.
NBA Showtime reacts to Paolo Banchero’s postgame comments after being eliminated from the playoffs and discuss how Orlando can build off of their year and around their star to break the drought.
NBA Showtime breaks down Jarrett Allen’s third-quarter takeover and the hustle overall effort by Cleveland’s bench to lead the Cavaliers past the Toronto Raptors in Game 7.
Premier League
After a morale-boosting win against Fulham at the weekend which saw Arsenal’s creativity, energy and confidence return, the Gunners are buzzing for their Champions League semifinal second leg.
Can City keep up with Arsenal in the title race?
Chelsea’s reeling season and fading European hopes — at least in the league — welcome a buzzing but busy Nottingham Forest to Stamford Bridge early Monday.
Manchester United sealed its place in the UEFA Champions League with a 3-2 win over rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. Who starred and slumped in our player ratings?
Motor Sports
It’s the first win by a privateer team in the Grand Touring Prototype category.
Elliott led five times for a race-high 87 laps and joined five-time winner Tyler Reddick as the only NASCAR Cup drivers this season with multiple wins.
It’s the second win this season in NASCAR’s premier series for the Hendrick Motorsports driver.
Watch highlights from the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Rotoworld
Eric Samulski and James Schiano discuss their favorite fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for the weekend.
Cam Schlittler, JR Ritchie and Jose Soriano are among the projected two-start pitchers for the upcoming week.
Denny Carter analyzes how former Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson fits into the Kansas City Chiefs backfield after they drafted him in the fifth round, explaining how he has a spot as Kenneth Walker III’s backup immediately.
Denny Carter reacts to the news of the Indianapolis Colts not picking up Anthony Richardson’s fifth-year option, outlining how a stop in Green Bay with Matt LaFleur could be the best way to revive Richardson’s career.
The Cardinals made Jeremiyah Love the first running back drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, and he’ll hold the same spot in dynasty rookie drafts. After joining him in the first round, Jadarian Price now sits as the runaway RB2 of the class.
Fantasy-relevant batting order notes from every MLB team.
Betting
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Golf
After her third win of the season, Nelly Korda describes the great time she’s having and the honor of being mentioned among all-time greats.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s Cadillac Championship in Miami, Florida.
Watch highlights from the third round of the PGA Tour’s Cadillac Championship in Miami, Florida.
Matt McCarty made the start of his third round at the Cadillac Championship an adventurous one.
Young shot a 5-under 67 on Friday to get to 13 under and take a five-shot lead at the midway point.
Scottie Scheffler answered questions after the second round of the Cadillac Championship after shooting a 67 and sitting tied fir sixth.
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One of the top unsigned veteran free agents in the league has lined up a visit for early next week.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones and the Browns have come to agreement on a revised contract for the 2026 season.
Sorsby will first try to regain his college eligibility, with the help of attorney Jeffrey Kessler.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid shared a positive update about quarterback Patrick Mahomes’s recovery from his torn ACL on Saturday.
Gyokeres and Saka were divine as Arsenal cruised to victory and the Emirates was bouncing.
