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Drew Dinsick talks about Golden Tempo electing to skip the Run for the Black-Eyed Susans, and how the Preakness field is shaping up without the 2026 Kentucky Derby champion.
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One unlikely scenario exists that would create a tie in the championship points. Otherwise the math is simple: whoever finishes first, wins.
Defending European champions PSG are heading back to the UEFA Champions League final, where they will face Arsenal, after beating Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate over 180 brilliant minutes of football.
Drew Dinsick talks about Golden Tempo electing to skip the Run for the Black-Eyed Susans, and how the Preakness field is shaping up without the 2026 Kentucky Derby champion.
CC Sabathia breaks down the Yankees’ impressive start to the season and New York’s decision to option shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A.
NBA Playoffs
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New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Game 2 Preview
Go inside the mind of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, from his origins in Canada to his always get better mentality that has him skyrocketing to stardom in the NBA.
NBA Showtime discusses the turnover battle that proved costly for the Cavaliers in Game 1 against the Pistons and how Cleveland can play with more intention to even the series.
NBA Showtime previews a pair of Game 2s on Wednesday, discussing how the 76ers will “get their legs back” and the adjustments needed by Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.
Chet Holmgren joins NBA Showtime to recap the Thunder’s win over the Lakers in Game 1, where he “kept it simple” in dropping a team-high 24 points and stayed aggressive with his shots.
Robbie Hummel, Noah Eagle, and Grant Hill break down Detroit’s Game 1 win over Cleveland, highlighting the Pistons’ balanced team effort and late game execution.
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NFL
Kalshi now gives Mike Vrabel a 64 percent chance to be the coach of the Patriots in Week 1.
Former Buccaneers (for the 2025 offseason and training camp) safety Shilo Sanders interjected himself into the NFL narrative last week, with misogynistic comments directed at Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Jameis Winston is going to eat a W this summer.
MLB
Valdez denied hitting Story on purpose, saying the unfamiliar four-seam fastball got away from him.
Kazuma Okamoto is scorching the ball. What does that mean for his long-term fantasy abseball outlook?
Eric Samulski explains how to proceed after Emilio Pagan went down with a hamstring injury.
Eric Samulski reacts to reports that the Astros’ Carlos Correa will miss the rest of the season following ankle surgery.
Premier League
We are officially at the business end of the season with just one Premier League side, Arsenal, still in the race for the European Cup.
Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are on the hunt for long-sought silverware as the Europa League is down to its final four teams.
The Championship playoffs are one of the most intense and exhilarating events in the football calendar, as the final promotion spot for the 2026-27 Premier League season will be decided over the coming weeks.
Bournemouth look to keep hold of pole position in the race for sixth place when they visit still-hopeful Fulham on Saturday at Craven Cottage.
Motor Sports
It’s (practically) a winner-take-all scenario between Ken Roczen and Hunter Lawrence this week in the Supercross season finale.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto dive into another crash between Cooper Webb and Jorge Prado in Denver and what may happen between the two riders as the SMX season progresses.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto examine what will make the difference between Ken Roczen and Hunter Lawrence’s Supercross 450 title chase in Round 17.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto look at Kayden Minear losing his transfer spot after being bumped off the track before the finish line and call for a rule revision to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Who is stealing bases, who isn’t, why, and how.
Eric Samulski breaks down potential starting pitcher adds based on early season command metrics.
A few fantasy basketball analysts have participated in a 10-team, eight-cat mock draft for the 2026-27 season.
Two high-upside starters and a hopefully-hard-hitting catcher make the cut this week.
Josh Allen, Puka Nacua, Bijan Robinson and Trey McBride highlight Matthew Berry’s updated rankings.
After being one of the biggest surprise picks in the draft, 49ers receiver De’Zhaun Stribling is now a first-round pick in rookie drafts.
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks Game Preview
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Golf
Rory McIlroy appeared rested and relaxed as he prepared for his first tournament since repeating as Masters champion. Just don’t let that be confused with complacency.
Phil Mickelson also is out of the PGA Championship.
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is the latest PGA Tour event to announce its dates for a 2027 season that is looking to be similar to this year, minus Hawaii.
Jon Rahm has resolved his financial dispute with the European tour, a move that potentially gives him a place to compete in 2027 and beyond with LIV Golf facing an uncertain future.
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.
The only person who gave Cameron Young any trouble on Sunday was, well, Cameron Young.
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When Berj Najarian left Boston College in December 2025, the question became whether he’d reunite with Bill Belichick at North Carolina.
Texans General Manager Nick Caserio doesn’t mince words when it comes to shooting down trade rumors.
The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Sunday, with the first game beginning at 1:40 p.m. EDT, weather permitting.
Ideally, the Giants would have acquired the Bengals’ first-round pick in exchange for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence when the pick was on the clock.
Ryan Sessegnon’s goal just before half time sealed the win for a spirited Fulham against a flat Villa outfit.
