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Mike Florio reacts to the Bengals reportedly acquiring Dexter Lawrence II from the Giants, detailing why “it’s not done until it’s done,” while previewing his fit in Cincinnati.
The Phillies saw their slim lead evaporate in the top of the fifth on Sunday night, where the Braves used dribblers and a booming double to storm ahead of their division rival.
Just a few weeks after they were nine points behind Arsenal, Sunday’s big win leaves Man City in the driving seat to win another title.
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If the Giants plan to use the Bengals’ first-round pick, it would have been better to acquire the selection in exchange for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence when the pick was on the clock.
Why does Cowboys owner and G.M.
The UFL used a rare in-season Sunday with no games to make a little news.
The Bengals traded the 10th overall pick and signed the defensive tackle to a one-year extension.
NBA Playoffs
All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
Detroit never led in a game at home, and concerns about secondary shot creation and shooting became reality.
The NBA announced the finalists for all the individual awards, including Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.
Every coach preaches it, but the Thunder’s focus on habits and the little things leads to the big things they want.
Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant’s injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series on Saturday night.
Get an inside look at Deni Avdija’s growth with the Trail Blazers, a “defining story” of Portland’s return to the postseason after dropping 41 points in the Play-In.
Is a stout defense, and having Victor Wembanyama, enough to overcome one of the NBA’s maxims about a title?
MLB
Ahmed Fareed catches up with Michael Harris II after his three-hit night as the Braves’ swept the Phillies, sharing why he’s so comfortable hitting out of the nine spot.
It was a clash of stars to end Sunday Night Baseball between the Braves and Phillies, where Ronald Acuña Jr. went all out to snag a Kyle Schwarber liner and finish off Atlanta’s series sweep.
Nico Hoerner hit a sacrifice fly off Craig Kimbrel in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs sent the New York Mets to their 11th consecutive loss by rallying for a 2-1 victory Sunday.
Eric Samulski and James Schiano discuss their favorite fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for the weekend.
Premier League
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe recap a high-stakes, potential title-deciding showdown at the Etihad between Manchester City and Arsenal live from Fan Fest in Tampa, Florida.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shares his takeaways from his side’s heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Manchester City in Matchweek 33.
We’re in the home stretch of the Premier League season, but there’s so much work to do inside and outside of England for the clubs currently chasing the title.
Mikel Arteta reaction — What did Arsenal manager say after titanic clash at Manchester City? (video)
There are more questions for Mikel Arteta after the Arsenal boss and his men could not find answers for dominant Manchester City in an enormous 2-1 affair at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
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Watch highlights from the NASCAR Cup AdventHealth 400 from Kansas Speedway.
Check out what riders had to say following Round 14 of the Supercross season at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Southern California-based manufacturer earns its first IMSA overall win at its home track.
Ken Roczen wins Cleveland Supercross 450 Triple Crown, closes to within one point of Hunter Lawrence
Ken Roczen has now finished on the podium in five consecutive races and closed the gap from 31 points to one.
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Dylan Cease, Shota Imanaga and Mick Abel are among the projected two-start pitchers in fantasy baseball for the upcoming week.
Kyle Dvorchak unpacks the reports of Cam Ward expected to begin June minicamp for the Tennessee Titans, detailing how “time is of the essence” for the QB in Year 2 amid the new weapons added to the offense.
Connor Rogers, Eric Froton, and Kyle Dvorchak collaborated for a special 2026 NFL Mock Draft where they alternated making selections.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter discuss the reporting around Jalen Hurts this offseason and how it can create value for fantasy purposes in 2026 drafts for the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter discuss the Packers, analyzing their offseason moves and debating if receiver Matthew Golden, a 2025 first-round pick who struggled in his rookie campaign, is moving up the depth chart.
Matthew Berry continues ranking the 40 best fantasy football receivers, debating if Mike McDaniel will help Ladd McConkey and previewing the fantasy outlooks of DeVonta Smith, DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III.
Betting
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers Playoff Game 1 Betting Preview
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Golf
Scottie Scheffler reflects on the impact Gary Woodland has had on him as a golfer and praises his performance so far at the RBC Heritage, where he finished Round 3 tied for 6th place at 12-under.
Watch highlights from the third round of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Watch highlights from the second round of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Jon Rahm says he had no trouble moving forward inside the ropes amid uncertainty surrounding the future of LIV Golf.
Chizzy Iwai played her first seven holes in 7 under, capped by an eagle on the par-5 16th, and shot a 9-under 63 to take a two-stroke lead in the JM Eagle LA Championship.
Houston Open champion Gary Woodland, Matt Fitzpatrick and Rickie Fowler were in the group of players at 65.
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It looks like the Cowboys will be retaining their kicker.
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Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers betting preview.
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