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Savannah Bananas pack Texas A&M’s Kyle Field. See unique setup

The barnstorming baseball circus that is the Savannah Bananas fill stadiums across the U.S. But they’ve never seen anything like what they saw Saturday, May 2.
The Bananas packed 102,000 fans into Texas A&M’s Kyle Field in College Station. It was the… [3518 chars]

3 Best Football Stadiums in the UK According to Brits

When it comes to the best football stadium in the United Kingdom, everyone has an opinion. For some fans, it’s about atmosphere, for others it’s the architecture and the history, and for many, it’ll be about the whole matchday experience. What makes … [4085 chars]

FAA Warns of Criminal Fines Up to $100,000 for Drones Near World Cup Stadiums

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has designated all FIFA World Cup stadiums and event spaces as strict “No Drone Zones” and says it will impose criminal fines of up to $100,000 for flying aerial devices near them.
The 2026 World Cup will be … [1956 chars]

Locker rooms as banquet halls? NFL stadiums aren’t what they used to be

For part of the year, the locker room at M&T Bank Stadium is where Lamar Jackson and others put on their pads and get ready to play football. But more often than not, it’s now used as an event space and banquet hall — albeit one with football lockers… [3626 chars]

Why Does the Mexico National Team Play the Majority of its Games in the U.S.?

Unlike the majority of national team’s across the world, Mexico usually plays its “home games” on foreign soil, specifically just north of the border in the United States.
Another way of seeing the situation is that unlike most national teams, El Tri… [2857 chars]

No 1 Sabalenka calls for boycott if players don’t get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues

ROME (AP) — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka believes tennis players should organize a boycott if they don’t start receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the Grand Slams.
Sabalenka and fellow No. 1 Jannik Sinner were among leading players — mos… [1844 chars]

Tennis vs. pickleball: Which is a better workout?

By Holly Burns
For The New York Times
Jason Peery played varsity tennis in high school. As an adult, he hit the court six days a week for decades. But in 2019, he discovered the strategy and fun of pickleball. “I was like, ‘Yeah, I don’t think I’m li… [6025 chars]

Boys Tennis: Results, recaps and photos for Tuesday, May 5

Check back here for the result of every boys tennis match in N.J. on Tuesday, May 5. This post will be updated throughout the day, so be sure to check back often.
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Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

NEW YORK (AP) — Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code “Fashion is art.”
Beyoncé left the cowboy hat at home and dazz… [2143 chars]

Aryna Sabalenka Calls for Boycott If Players Don’t Get Bigger Prize Money at Tennis Grand Slams

WTA No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she feels players will boycott Grand Slam tournaments unless prize pools are increased going forward.

No. 1 Sabalenka calls for boycott if players don’t get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues

ROME (AP) — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka believes tennis players should organize a boycott if they don’t start receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the Grand Slams.
Sabalenka and fellow No. 1 Jannik Sinner were among leading players — mos… [3397 chars]

Aurora to hosts 32nd Annual Sports Festival, featuring over 1,200 student-athletes

Aurora’s Youth Services Division will honor National Physical Fitness and Sports month by hosting the 32nd Annual Sports Festival on Friday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Phillips Park, located at 828 Montgomery Road in Aurora.
The festival, which f… [1317 chars]

Tennis-Players would boycott French Open over prize money dispute, says Sabalenka

ROME, May 5 (Reuters) – Players would ​boycott the French Open if their prize money at the claycourt Grand Slam is not increased, women’s world number ‌one Aryna Sabalenka said on Tuesday, with Coco Gauff also voicing support for the drastic step.
Th… [3092 chars]

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka calls for boycott if tennis players don’t get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues

ROME — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka believes tennis players should organize a boycott if they don’t start receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the Grand Slams.
Sabalenka and fellow No. 1 Jannik Sinner were among leading players — most of … [2291 chars]

Spring sports stars: Who are the top underclassmen around Flint? Our picks, your votes

FLINT, MI – As the spring high school sports season enters the midway point, we want to know who you think are the top athletes in the Flint area from each class.
We’ve done the seniors and juniors, and now we’re finishing with the underclassmen.
We … [5224 chars]

Golf Fans Give Dustin Johnson a Reality Check for His ‘Special’ PGA Championship Exemption

LIV Golf star Dustin Johnson is heading to Aronimink Golf Club for the 2026 PGA Championship. He had no route into the 156-man course through a standard qualification. But thanks to a ‘special invitation’ from the PGA of America, the two-time major c… [5837 chars]

PGA Championship: Crucial Phil Mickelson Update Emerges Amid Family Health Crisis

Ahead of LIV Golf Virginia, the league dropped its predictable news: Phil Mickelson is out of the field. This marked his sixth absence this season, not including the Masters, putting his appearance at the PGA Championship in question. However, that i… [3277 chars]

Phil Mickelson Has Personal News Emerges Weeks Before PGA Championship

Phil Mickelson has been noticeably absent from the golf world in recent months, including his decision to pull out of the Masters. Mickelson previously revealed that his family has been dealing with a concerning health issue.
All this has called into… [1965 chars]

Cameron Young’s Trump comments after PGA Tour victory were non-political, which is what most of us want

If there is one certainty in today’s world, it is that if something can be made political, it will be made political.
No matter the circumstances, the tone, or how basic a comment may be, the person and the words they choose to say are tossed into th… [4253 chars]

PGA Championship field for Aronimink

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — The 154 players in the field for the 108th PGA Championship on May 14-17 at Aronimink Golf Club. Players listed only in the first category for which they qualified. Two spots are being held in case winners of the Truist Cha… [3090 chars]

PGA Championship field for Aronimink

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — The 154 players in the field for the 108th PGA Championship on May 14-17 at Aronimink Golf Club. Players listed only in the first category for which they qualified. Two spots are being held in case winners of the Truist Cha… [3260 chars]

Cameron Young 2026 PGA Tour Earnings: How Much 2 Wins This Season Add to His Bank Balance

Cameron Young’s long run of just missing out has been replaced by a very strong midseason stretch that now ranks among the best in his career in terms of total prize money.
Young has gone from being a steady competitor to a player with two big wins, … [1514 chars]

Phil Mickelson listed in field for next week’s PGA Championship

STERLING, Va. — Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson won’t compete in the LIV Golf League tournament that starts Thursday at Trump National Golf Club, but he is listed in the field for next week’s PGA Championship.
It remains to be seen whether Mi… [1804 chars]

PGA Tour winter schedule for 2027 looks like this year. The mystery is Florida

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.
The American Express in La Quinta, California, is set for the third full week in January … [7234 chars]

Jon Rahm reveals how he honestly felt when he heard PIF would not be funding LIV Golf anymore

Jon Rahm is one of LIV Golf’s two biggest stars alongside Bryson DeChambeau.
Rahm joined LIV Golf in December 2023, and his move from the PGA Tour was expected to be the turning point in finally getting the two tours to merge, or at least operate clo… [2371 chars]

Kyle Busch’s reaction to crash with John Hunter Nemechek revealed

Kyle Busch was involved in a late-race crash at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race after contact with John Hunter Nemechek on the backstretch led to Busch dumping Nemechek in the next corner with two laps to go.
Busch, who ran in… [1333 chars]

Carson Hocevar’s Latest Announcement Sends NASCAR Fanbase Into Disbelief

Carson Hocevar might not be a rookie in NASCAR anymore, but when it comes to attending one of the biggest fashion events of the year, he sure is. He’s not just bringing new fans in with his charisma and highly competitive performances, but also helpi… [4569 chars]

Veteran NASCAR Crew Chief Confesses to “Blatantly” Cheating Right in Front of Officials

NASCAR teams are famously known for exploiting the grey areas in the rulebook to give them even the slightest bit of advantage over their competition. However, these ‘techniques’ can sometimes be so blatant that it can become rather difficult to draw… [3733 chars]

Kevin Harvick Calls Out Kyle Busch After Texas Motor Speedway Crash Incident

A late-race moment at Texas Motor Speedway has put Kyle Busch back in focus after contact with John Hunter Nemechek changed the outcome of a strong run. The Kyle Busch Texas Motor Speedway crash incident happened during a restart in the closing laps … [3162 chars]

“It’s Scary”: Chase Elliott & Co. Urge NASCAR to Introduce New Safety Rule Amid Rising Concern

On Sunday, we witnessed chaos unfold during the Würth 400, when multiple drivers, including Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe, simultaneously entered the narrow pit lane at the Texas Motor Speedway to get their tires changed. Post-race, winner Chase Elli… [2690 chars]

NASCAR Crew Chief Reveals Cheating Trick That Exploited Fuel Rules For Years

In a rare admission years later, veteran crew chief Ben Leslie revealed how his team worked around fuel rules while preparing cars for Mark Martin at Roush Racing. The method allowed them to add extra fuel during inspection without triggering penalti… [2751 chars]

Former Crew Chief Breaks Down Busch/Nemechek Incident

Much of the talk coming out of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race is around the incident involving Kyle Busch and John Hunter Nemechek.
As the field went down the backstretch with two laps remaining in the Würth 400, Busch and Nemechek were racing for 1… [2768 chars]

Chase Elliott secures second NASCAR Cup win and F1’s Antonelli continues to dominate

All Times Eastern
NASCAR CUP SERIES
Go Bowling at The Glen
Site: Watkins Glen, New York.
Track: Watkins Glen International.
Race distance: 100 laps, 245 miles.
Schedule: Saturday, practice, 1 p.m., qualifying, 2:10 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (FS1).
L… [2995 chars]

Chase Elliott secures second NASCAR Cup win and F1’s Antonelli continues to dominate

All Times Eastern
NASCAR CUP SERIES
Go Bowling at The Glen
Site: Watkins Glen, New York.
Track: Watkins Glen International.
Race distance: 100 laps, 245 miles.
Schedule: Saturday, practice, 1 p.m., qualifying, 2:10 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (FS1).
L… [3178 chars]

Surging SVG Threatens to Shatter NASCAR’s Tense Playoff Cutline Battle, Claim Insiders

Eleven races down, fifteen to go! And the NASCAR playoff picture is already starting to feel uncomfortably tight. The cutline is shifting week to week, with just a handful of points separating multiple drivers. One good run can push you in, one bad r… [4235 chars]

Kyle Busch’s reaction to crash with John Hunter Nemechek revealed

Kyle Busch was involved in a late-race crash at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race after contact with John Hunter Nemechek on the backstretch led to Busch dumping Nemechek in the next corner with two laps to go.
Busch, who ran in… [1333 chars]

Carson Hocevar’s Latest Announcement Sends NASCAR Fanbase Into Disbelief

Carson Hocevar might not be a rookie in NASCAR anymore, but when it comes to attending one of the biggest fashion events of the year, he sure is. He’s not just bringing new fans in with his charisma and highly competitive performances, but also helpi… [4569 chars]

Veteran NASCAR Crew Chief Confesses to “Blatantly” Cheating Right in Front of Officials

NASCAR teams are famously known for exploiting the grey areas in the rulebook to give them even the slightest bit of advantage over their competition. However, these ‘techniques’ can sometimes be so blatant that it can become rather difficult to draw… [3733 chars]

Kevin Harvick Calls Out Kyle Busch After Texas Motor Speedway Crash Incident

A late-race moment at Texas Motor Speedway has put Kyle Busch back in focus after contact with John Hunter Nemechek changed the outcome of a strong run. The Kyle Busch Texas Motor Speedway crash incident happened during a restart in the closing laps … [3162 chars]

“It’s Scary”: Chase Elliott & Co. Urge NASCAR to Introduce New Safety Rule Amid Rising Concern

On Sunday, we witnessed chaos unfold during the Würth 400, when multiple drivers, including Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe, simultaneously entered the narrow pit lane at the Texas Motor Speedway to get their tires changed. Post-race, winner Chase Elli… [2690 chars]

NASCAR Crew Chief Reveals Cheating Trick That Exploited Fuel Rules For Years

In a rare admission years later, veteran crew chief Ben Leslie revealed how his team worked around fuel rules while preparing cars for Mark Martin at Roush Racing. The method allowed them to add extra fuel during inspection without triggering penalti… [2751 chars]

Former Crew Chief Breaks Down Busch/Nemechek Incident

Much of the talk coming out of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race is around the incident involving Kyle Busch and John Hunter Nemechek.
As the field went down the backstretch with two laps remaining in the Würth 400, Busch and Nemechek were racing for 1… [2768 chars]

Chase Elliott secures second NASCAR Cup win and F1’s Antonelli continues to dominate

All Times Eastern
NASCAR CUP SERIES
Go Bowling at The Glen
Site: Watkins Glen, New York.
Track: Watkins Glen International.
Race distance: 100 laps, 245 miles.
Schedule: Saturday, practice, 1 p.m., qualifying, 2:10 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (FS1).
L… [2995 chars]

Chase Elliott secures second NASCAR Cup win and F1’s Antonelli continues to dominate

All Times Eastern
NASCAR CUP SERIES
Go Bowling at The Glen
Site: Watkins Glen, New York.
Track: Watkins Glen International.
Race distance: 100 laps, 245 miles.
Schedule: Saturday, practice, 1 p.m., qualifying, 2:10 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (FS1).
L… [3178 chars]

Surging SVG Threatens to Shatter NASCAR’s Tense Playoff Cutline Battle, Claim Insiders

Eleven races down, fifteen to go! And the NASCAR playoff picture is already starting to feel uncomfortably tight. The cutline is shifting week to week, with just a handful of points separating multiple drivers. One good run can push you in, one bad r… [4235 chars]

New MLB Rumors on Drake Baldwin, Sal Stewart’s Potential Braves, Reds Contract Extensions

Despite red-hot starts to the 2026 MLB season by Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin and Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart, neither of them are reportedly close to signing a long-term contract.
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the… [1782 chars]

Concerning Spencer Jones Stat Makes it Obvious Why Yankees Haven’t Made MLB Decision Yet

The New York Yankees, with a 24-11 record, are dominating the American League. With such a strong record, New York has the freedom to play with its roster like the front office pleases. This has been manifested in many ways like Jasson Dominguez bein… [2607 chars]

Pirates’ Chris Devenski, Don Kelly Suspended by MLB for Throwing at Reds’ Sal Stewart

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chris Devenski has been suspended for two games after MLB determined he intentionally threw a pitch at Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart on Saturday.
Devenski was initially assessed a three-game suspension before it was re… [2157 chars]

MLB Suspends Pirates’ Manager and Pitcher

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their next series vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field without two important pieces to their team.
Major League Baseball handed a three-game suspension to Pirates right-handed relief pitcher Chris … [840 chars]

Rays vs Blue Jays MLB betting pick and game analysis with Gausman and Rasmussen

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
It hasn’t been a great stretch of baseball for me over the past few days. Sometimes the looks are correct, but the outcomes are wrong. Sure, it is easy to say the look is wrong if you have a losing ticket, … [3053 chars]

Pirates vs. Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Tuesday, May 5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are hoping that a return home can get them going. They won just one game on their six-game road trip, including a sweep against the Cubs over the weekend.
On the flip side, the Pittsburgh Pirates are coming off a home sweep a… [2420 chars]

Tarik Skubal’s elbow injury further weakens mediocre 2027 MLB free agent class

Word came down on Monday that two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal has loose bodies in his elbow that require surgical removal. We can’t yet be sure of his timetable for returning to the mound, but the best estimates put it at two to three months.
R… [4456 chars]

3 Pitchers Nationals Fans Should Monitor Ahead of 2026 MLB Draft

The Washington Nationals will select at No. 11 overall in the 2026 MLB Draft.
With just over two months until that important event gets underway in July, president of baseball operations Paul Toboni and his front office will continue to do their eval… [2845 chars]

NBC taps Yankees’ four-time World Series champion for Sunday MLB broadcast

NBC Sports is tapping a four-time Yankees World Series champion as an analyst for its Major League Baseball coverage on Sunday.
Former Yankees great Jeff Nelson and Eric Hosmer will serve as analysts for separate broadcast teams covering the day’s sl… [1480 chars]

Giants 2x World Series Champion Released By Current MLB Team

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Angels will continue their series with the Chicago White Sox (at home) in California.
The Angels are coming off a 6-0 loss on Monday.
Angels Release SF Giants World Series Champion
Also on Monday, the Angels organiza… [1453 chars]

Source: Packers signing veteran Tyrod Taylor as likely new QB2

A little more than a week after the NFL draft came and went without the Packers adding a quarterback, Green Bay is signing veteran Tyrod Taylor, a source told NFL Network.
Taylor is expected to be the favorite to back up Jordan Love, who is entering … [2353 chars]

Broncos RB Gets ‘Best Fit’ Buzz-Is the Hype Real?

Since the Denver Broncos drafted running back Jonah Coleman in the fourth round, there’s been no small amount of hype surrounding the pick. We’ve heard some folks around the NFL tap Coleman as an Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate, despite being … [3615 chars]

Best Fantasy Football Team Names Based Off 2026 NFL Rookies

Round 1 Rookie Winners and Losers | Round 2-3 Winners and Losers | Draft Grades
| Veteran Winners and Losers | Rookie-Only Top 50 Dynasty Ranks | Rookie-Only Position Ranks in Dynasty
The NFL draft is in the rearview mirror, so we now have a clear id… [2937 chars]

Stefon Diggs’ Former Chef Alleges The Two Had A Sexual Relationship

In fact, a video from the trial has just gone viral on social media. This clip comes courtesy of the Law & Crime Network. As you will hear below, Adams alleged that she was in a sexual relationship with Diggs. Adams claims the two had become friends,… [627 chars]

Bears’ Strength of Schedule Ranking Shows Brutal Road Back to Postseason in 2026

Oddsmakers have dropped projected win totals for the 2026 NFL season following the draft and we can now get a decent idea for the Chicago Bears’ strength of schedule for the upcoming campaign.
Using projected win totals for the upcoming season as opp… [2304 chars]

Cardinals QB Carson Beck Still Being Doubted by College Coaches

Entering the NFL Draft with a clear need at quarterback but no clear quarterback to take at No. 3 overall, the Arizona Cardinals ended up getting creative. That saw them wait until Day 2 to select a quarterback, snagging Carson Beck with the No. 65 o… [3117 chars]

Jets QB Bolts to Packers in Free Agency Post NFL Draft

Another one is off the board.
New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor has signed a deal with the Green Bay Packers following the 2026 NFL draft.
NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero was first on the news. “A new No. 2 in Green Bay,” he added.
Taylor’s Ru… [612 chars]

Which 2026 Jets rookies can make an instant impact?

With the 2026 NFL Draft now in the rearview mirror, it is almost time for the Jets’ rookie minicamp.
Gang Green will hold a two-day rookie minicamp beginning on Friday, focusing on acclimating draft picks, undrafted free agents, and non-roster tryout… [5063 chars]

NFL Exec Doesn’t Believe Commanders Fixed WR Issue In Draft

The Washington Commanders entered the 2026 NFL Draft without a lot of glaring needs on the roster. General manager Adam Peters and the front office did a good job in free agency of strengthening the pre-existing weaknesses. However, one area of conce… [3336 chars]

Cowboys Still Have Big Offensive Question Mark After NFL Draft

If there is one question that no NFL team wants to be asking as it heads into the workout phase of the offseason, it’s who will be the team’s quarterback for the upcoming year. The Dallas Cowboys have been fortunate in that they have an answer to tha… [2748 chars]

The ‘Last 100-point season by NHL team’ quiz

The Montreal Canadians mustered just nine shots on the Tampa Bay Lightning net in Game 7 of their First Round Stanley Cup Playoff series. But they managed to put two of those shots past Andrei Vasilevskiy and eliminate Tampa Bay to win their first po… [1136 chars]

6 Avalanche win over the Wild turns a defense

DENVER (AP) — Two of the NHL’s best defenses and a pair of the game’s ironfisted goaltenders are squaring off in Round 2, promising a paucity of pucks flashing the red light in the Minnesota-Colorado series, right?
Not in Game 1.
A whopping 14 player… [4242 chars]

Ducks bring speed to challenge the playoff-tested Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS — If the first round of the NHL playoffs played out almost exactly like the opening series a year ago when the Golden Knights eliminated Minnesota in six games, their next opponent is a striking reminder to the one they just vanquished.
The… [5252 chars]

NHL Draft Lottery drama to play out in real time

For the second straight year, the drama of the NHL Draft Lottery will play out in real time for all to see.
Like the lottery in 2025, instead of watching a countdown from 16 to 1 after the lottery balls have been drawn behind the scenes, fans will wa… [3901 chars]

Canadiens are heading to the second round of the NHL playoffs after going through a rebuild

TAMPA, Fla. — Martin St. Louis pounded his chest in the locker room, Jakub Dobes received a shaving cream pie in the face from his fellow goalies and the Montreal Canadiens celebrated a long-awaited series victory.
“We’re not leaving,” St. Louis told… [3245 chars]

Sabres vs Canadiens playoff schedule, dates, time, TV streaming

Mike Brehm
USA TODAY
May 4, 2026, 12:48 p.m. ET
The Buffalo Sabres will open the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs Wednesday night at home against the Montreal Canadiens after the Canadiens knocked out the Tampa Bay Lightning in a seven‑game f… [2335 chars]

6 Avalanche win over the Wild turns a defense

The Revelation 12 Sign: Why the stars in 2017 were a forensic timestamp in the heavens.
In 2017, a rare astronomical alignment occurred that mirrored the description in Revelation 12—a woman clothed with the sun, the moon at her feet, and a crown of … [6404 chars]

A stunning 9-6 Avalanche win over the Wild turns a defense-first series into a 15-goal frenzy

DENVER — Two of the NHL’s best defenses and a pair of the game’s ironfisted goaltenders are squaring off in Round 2, promising a paucity of pucks flashing the red light in the Minnesota-Colorado series, right?
Not in Game 1.
A whopping 14 players sco… [3995 chars]

NHL EDGE stats behind Avalanche-Wild Game 1 thriller

NHL.com’s fantasy staff continues to cover the latest trends and storylines in the League through the lens of NHL EDGE puck and player tracker stats. Today, we break down the advanced stats behind the Colorado Avalanche’s 9-6 win against the Minnesot… [3413 chars]

OG Promo Code: Get $100 Bonus for for Sixers

Completing some simple registration steps will unlock up to $100 in bonuses. We will take you through each of those steps required to fully capitalize on this offer.
The NBA delivers two high-profile matchups tonight. It starts with Game 1 of the Six… [2148 chars]

The ‘Last 100-point season by NHL team’ quiz

The Montreal Canadians mustered just nine shots on the Tampa Bay Lightning net in Game 7 of their First Round Stanley Cup Playoff series. But they managed to put two of those shots past Andrei Vasilevskiy and eliminate Tampa Bay to win their first po… [1136 chars]

6 Avalanche win over the Wild turns a defense

DENVER (AP) — Two of the NHL’s best defenses and a pair of the game’s ironfisted goaltenders are squaring off in Round 2, promising a paucity of pucks flashing the red light in the Minnesota-Colorado series, right?
Not in Game 1.
A whopping 14 player… [4242 chars]

Ducks bring speed to challenge the playoff-tested Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS — If the first round of the NHL playoffs played out almost exactly like the opening series a year ago when the Golden Knights eliminated Minnesota in six games, their next opponent is a striking reminder to the one they just vanquished.
The… [5252 chars]

NHL Draft Lottery drama to play out in real time

For the second straight year, the drama of the NHL Draft Lottery will play out in real time for all to see.
Like the lottery in 2025, instead of watching a countdown from 16 to 1 after the lottery balls have been drawn behind the scenes, fans will wa… [3901 chars]

Canadiens are heading to the second round of the NHL playoffs after going through a rebuild

TAMPA, Fla. — Martin St. Louis pounded his chest in the locker room, Jakub Dobes received a shaving cream pie in the face from his fellow goalies and the Montreal Canadiens celebrated a long-awaited series victory.
“We’re not leaving,” St. Louis told… [3245 chars]

Sabres vs Canadiens playoff schedule, dates, time, TV streaming

Mike Brehm
USA TODAY
May 4, 2026, 12:48 p.m. ET
The Buffalo Sabres will open the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs Wednesday night at home against the Montreal Canadiens after the Canadiens knocked out the Tampa Bay Lightning in a seven‑game f… [2335 chars]

6 Avalanche win over the Wild turns a defense

The Revelation 12 Sign: Why the stars in 2017 were a forensic timestamp in the heavens.
In 2017, a rare astronomical alignment occurred that mirrored the description in Revelation 12—a woman clothed with the sun, the moon at her feet, and a crown of … [6404 chars]

A stunning 9-6 Avalanche win over the Wild turns a defense-first series into a 15-goal frenzy

DENVER — Two of the NHL’s best defenses and a pair of the game’s ironfisted goaltenders are squaring off in Round 2, promising a paucity of pucks flashing the red light in the Minnesota-Colorado series, right?
Not in Game 1.
A whopping 14 players sco… [3995 chars]

NHL EDGE stats behind Avalanche-Wild Game 1 thriller

NHL.com’s fantasy staff continues to cover the latest trends and storylines in the League through the lens of NHL EDGE puck and player tracker stats. Today, we break down the advanced stats behind the Colorado Avalanche’s 9-6 win against the Minnesot… [3413 chars]

OG Promo Code: Get $100 Bonus for for Sixers

Completing some simple registration steps will unlock up to $100 in bonuses. We will take you through each of those steps required to fully capitalize on this offer.
The NBA delivers two high-profile matchups tonight. It starts with Game 1 of the Six… [2148 chars]

“That Sounds Good”: Kevin Durant Open to Joining Old Team Amid Uncertain Future With Rockets

For 18 years, the SuperSonics name sat in a filing cabinet in Seattle, protected by a legal settlement that prevented Oklahoma City from taking it when they relocated the franchise in 2008, and preserved for the day the city got its team back. On Mar… [6592 chars]

Latest Lakers Rumors Surrounding Los Angeles’ Offseason Plans

Given the problems presented by the injury bug of late, there was a very real chance the Los Angeles Lakers would be in full NBA offseason mode right now.
Instead, they’re preparing for a second-round collision with the defending champion Oklahoma Ci… [4128 chars]

NBA playoff predictions: Expert picks for every second-round series

The second round has arrived in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Eight teams remain after an intriguing first round that saw a pair of 3-1 comebacks, a few upsets and some notable injuries. It’s Knicks vs. 76ers and Pistons vs. Cavaliers in the East, and Spurs… [12658 chars]

2026 NBA Playoffs betting: Model leans heavily on one team in conference semifinals futures best bets

The Celtics? Clipped. The Nuggets? Nixed. The Rockets? Removed. The 2026 NBA Playoffs are moving on without Boston, Denver and Houston, and on Monday night the Eastern and Western Conference semifinals begin with two Game 1s.
As the second round comm… [3738 chars]

Suns Could Be Trade Suitor for NBA Champion Forward

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns enter the offseason with a glaring need for size on the roster after being swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Phoenix really struggled in the final stretch of the season as it elected to go to a much smaller lin… [2693 chars]

Knicks vs. 76ers series odds, prediction: New York buzzsaw could be challenged

The Knicks didn’t expect this foe in front of them in the second round of the playoffs.
Boston blew a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven, and the Philadelphia 76ers now meet the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.
As expected, the Knicks are big… [2214 chars]

OG Promo Code: Get $100 Bonus for for Sixers

Completing some simple registration steps will unlock up to $100 in bonuses. We will take you through each of those steps required to fully capitalize on this offer.
The NBA delivers two high-profile matchups tonight. It starts with Game 1 of the Six… [2148 chars]

Juke Harris Commits to Tennessee, Announces Intention to Return to School

The 2026 NBA Draft continues to approach as the NBA season winds down.
With just eight teams remaining in the NBA Playoffs, most squads across the league are turning their focus towards this year’s class.
The NBA Combine and draft lottery are both le… [2206 chars]

Who is Masai Ujiri? 5 things to know about the Mavs’ team president

The Dallas Mavericks took another big swing and landed a big-name as their new team president.
On Monday, the team announced that Masai Ujiri would take over as the team’s president and alternate governor. Ujiri, who won an NBA title in Toronto, was … [4061 chars]

Jaylen Brown to Face NBA Investigation After Saying Refs Have Agenda Against Him: Report

Jaylen Brown stops holding back. He has never truly loved the whistle since entering the league with Boston in 2016. Now it feels personal. After a rough 3-4 first-round exit against the Philadelphia 76ers, Brown claimed referees had an “agenda.” The… [3480 chars]

Investment Group Comes Forward to Buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and Move Team to Las Vegas

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — An investment group has come forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the Major League Soccer club to Las Vegas.
The group is led by Grant Gustavson, grandson of B. Wayne Hughes, the founder of Public Sto… [3726 chars]

Investment group comes forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and move team to Las Vegas

VANCOUVER, BC – An investment group has come forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the Major League Soccer club to Las Vegas.
The group is led by Grant Gustavson, grandson of B. Wayne Hughes, the founder of Public Storage. The Whitecaps… [3533 chars]

Investment group comes forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and move team to Las Vegas

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — An investment group has come forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the Major League Soccer club to Las Vegas.
The group is led by Grant Gustavson, grandson of B. Wayne Hughes, the founder of Public Sto… [3552 chars]

Investment group comes forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and move team to Las Vegas

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — An investment group has come forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the Major League Soccer club to Las Vegas.
The group is led by Grant Gustavson, grandson of B. Wayne Hughes, the founder of Public Sto… [3782 chars]

Investment group comes forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and move team to Las Vegas

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — An investment group has come forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the Major League Soccer club to Las Vegas.
The group is led by Grant Gustavson, grandson of B. Wayne Hughes, the founder of Public Sto… [3726 chars]

Investment group comes forward to buy Whitecaps, move team to Vegas

An investment group has come forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the Major League Soccer club to Las Vegas.
The group is led by Grant Gustavson, grandson of B. Wayne Hughes, the founder of Public Storage. The Whitecaps were put up for… [3531 chars]

MLS Announces Punishment Decision on Luis Suarez For Violating the League’s Policy

In the world of soccer, a major issue that has existed for many years is the simulation of fouls. Many players have used this tactic to gain an advantage, whether by earning a penalty or a free kick.
I’m sure many still remember Arjen Robben’s simula… [1691 chars]

‘Strong, concrete, real’ – Romano reveals Man Utd star’s most likely destination

Fabrizio Romano believes Manchester United midfielder Casemiro will most likely sign for a Major League Soccer club in the summer.
The Brazilian is currently enjoying his best campaign since joining the Red Devils in the summer of 2022. This has also… [2330 chars]

Union earn a crucial point following a scoreless draw against East-leading Nashville SC

The Union had ample opportunities to sink Eastern Conference-leading Nashville SC, but couldn’t a goal in a scoreless draw against a rotated Nashville squad Saturday night at Subaru Park.
The Union (1-7-3, 6 points) outshot Nashville, 16-9, including… [3384 chars]

FC Cincinnati beats Chicago Fire FC in Major League Soccer May 2

FC Cincinnati defeated Chicago Fire FC 3-2 in a road match, despite playing down a man for much of the second half.
Cincinnati’s Evander scored a hat trick, including the game-winning penalty kick in stoppage time.
Goalkeeper Roman Celentano made eig… [4756 chars]

5 things to know for April 30: Astronauts honored, interest rates, Iran war, gun control, visa applicants

By Alexandra Banner, CNN
Across major US cities, some intersections are becoming impromptu arenas as street takeovers turn public roads into a dangerous spectacle. In Las Vegas, police recently arrested more than 70 people in a sweeping crackdown on … [3404 chars]

5 things to know for April 30: Astronauts honored, interest rates, Iran war, gun control, visa applicants

CNN
By Alexandra Banner, CNN
Across major US cities, some intersections are becoming impromptu arenas as street takeovers turn public roads into a dangerous spectacle. In Las Vegas, police recently arrested more than 70 people in a sweeping crackdown… [3408 chars]

5 things to know for April 30: Astronauts honored, interest rates, Iran war, gun control, visa applicants

CNN
By Alexandra Banner, CNN
Across major US cities, some intersections are becoming impromptu arenas as street takeovers turn public roads into a dangerous spectacle. In Las Vegas, police recently arrested more than 70 people in a sweeping crackdown… [3408 chars]

Olivia Rodrigo Announces Dates For 65-Show Unraveled World Tour

Olivia Rodrigo rolled out the dates for a massive world tour in support of her upcoming third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, on Thursday morning (April 30). The 65-date Unraveled Tour will hit arenas for multiple night stand… [2190 chars]

At 16, the legend of local guitar hero Max Stakolich is just getting warmed up

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio — On Thursday nights, the Stakolich basement comes alive. By 5 p.m., guitars hum, amps buzz and the StakHouse band settles in for rehearsal.
Pizza boxes stacked in the corner, teenagers Max Stakolich (guitar), Riley Perry (vocals/ke… [7510 chars]

Jalen Rose to deliver University of Michigan commencement speech, receive honorary doctorate

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Jalen Rose has faced packed arenas, national television audiences, and high-stakes playoff moments, but nothing quite like this.
The Michigan Wolverines basketball legend and Fab Five member said he feels a unique kind of pressure … [6196 chars]

Letting go of grudges could be good for your health

Steve Koch never thought of himself as a grudge-holder. Still, certain moments endured: his mother’s harsh words his senior year of high school, the neighbor who publicly slighted him, the Ford Explorer that ran the red light.
They left him anxious, … [9886 chars]

NBA Legend Pushes Back on Nikola Jokic Becoming Nuggets’ Scapegoat After Playoff Exit

A visibly crestfallen three-time MVP walked off the Target Center floor on Thursday night and, in the manner of someone who has absorbed this kind of disappointment before, took the blame himself. “I needed to play better. I must play better,” he tol… [5001 chars]

Windows still dominates these 3 major arenas, and Linux won’t catch up anytime soon

Linux has never been so good. The Steam Deck put a polished Linux gaming handheld in millions of living rooms. Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Bazzite and Fedora have never been easier to install and live with. There’s Zorin OS for Windows users who don’t want t… [5320 chars]

76ers trying to ban Knicks fans from Philadelphia playoff games

The rabid Knicks fan base turned the Atlanta Hawks’ State Farm Arena into Madison Square Garden South for the first round of the playoffs. Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers don’t want the same to happen to the Xfinity Mobile Arena for their seco… [3085 chars]

Sports on TV for Sunday, May 3

(All times Eastern)
Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Sunday, May 3
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S)
5 a.m.
FS1 — AFL: Greater Western Sydney at Gold Coast
AUTO RACING
1 p.m.
FS1 — NHRA: Qualifying, South Georgia Motorsports Park, Adel, Ga… [4338 chars]

Shawn Langdon breaks NHRA speed record with 345 mph run at South Georgia Motorsports Park

Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon certainly had the need for speed.
Langdon broke the NHRA’s speed record on Friday during a qualifying run at South Georgia Motorsports Park, reaching 345.00 mph. Brittany Force had the previous record of 343.51 mph, which she… [1801 chars]

Chase Elliott prevails in Texas NASCAR race

FORT WORTH, Texas — Chase Elliott went low, got a push from his Hendrick Motorsports teammate and held on to become only the second NASCAR Cup driver with multiple wins this season.
Elliott stayed ahead of Denny Hamlin for the closing four laps after… [3959 chars]

How Spire Motorsports Systematically Dismantled the Cup Series Power Structure at Texas

Moments like this are rare in a hierarchy-based sport. The plot at Texas Motor Speedway changed in a way that few anticipated. Carson Hocevar secured the pole to support his recent breakthrough victory at Talladega. But he wasn’t by himself this time… [3846 chars]

NHRA Southern Nationals Results

ADEL, Ga. — Final finish order (1-16) at the 41st annual NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park. The race is the fifth of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
TOP FUEL:
1. Shawn Langdon; 2. Doug Kalitta; 3. Justi… [7352 chars]

Spire Motorsports keep rolling as two drivers finish top 10 in Texas

Momentum is firmly on the side of Spire Motorsports at the moment.
After Carson Hocevar earned his first career NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega on April 26, he not only won Friday’s Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway but also won the pole f… [1250 chars]

What drivers said after Texas Cup win by Chase Elliott

Chase Elliott — winner: “Man, first off, thanks everybody for coming out. Great crowd, as always. I have not been a huge fan of this place, and I’ve made that very obvious, but we continue to work hard. I really think this is a testament to the whole… [8070 chars]

Chase Elliott wins at Texas to join Tyler Reddick as multiple Cup Series winners this season

By STEPHEN HAWKINS
Associated Press
FORT WORTH, Texas — Chase Elliott went low, got a push from his Hendrick Motorsports teammate and held on to become only the second NASCAR Cup driver with multiple wins this season.
Elliott stayed ahead of Denny Ha… [4002 chars]

Elliott edges rival for a second time

FORT WORTH — Chase Elliott went low, got a push from his Hendrick Motorsports teammate and held on to become only the second NASCAR Cup driver with multiple wins this season.
Elliott stayed ahead of Denny Hamlin for the closing four laps after a fin… [3609 chars]

After Two Straight Third-Place Finishes, Is Alex Bowman on the Verge of Saving His Job at Hendrick Motorsports?

I’ve long said that one good finish in a NASCAR Cup – even the Daytona 500 – means very little, especially when there are 36 races in the season schedule.
But when you put together two strong finishes in a row, well, a potential predetermined outcome… [4167 chars]

Sports on TV for Sunday, May 3

(All times Eastern)
Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Sunday, May 3
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S)
5 a.m.
FS1 — AFL: Greater Western Sydney at Gold Coast
AUTO RACING
1 p.m.
FS1 — NHRA: Qualifying, South Georgia Motorsports Park, Adel, Ga… [4338 chars]

Shawn Langdon breaks NHRA speed record with 345 mph run at South Georgia Motorsports Park

Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon certainly had the need for speed.
Langdon broke the NHRA’s speed record on Friday during a qualifying run at South Georgia Motorsports Park, reaching 345.00 mph. Brittany Force had the previous record of 343.51 mph, which she… [1801 chars]

Chase Elliott prevails in Texas NASCAR race

FORT WORTH, Texas — Chase Elliott went low, got a push from his Hendrick Motorsports teammate and held on to become only the second NASCAR Cup driver with multiple wins this season.
Elliott stayed ahead of Denny Hamlin for the closing four laps after… [3959 chars]

How Spire Motorsports Systematically Dismantled the Cup Series Power Structure at Texas

Moments like this are rare in a hierarchy-based sport. The plot at Texas Motor Speedway changed in a way that few anticipated. Carson Hocevar secured the pole to support his recent breakthrough victory at Talladega. But he wasn’t by himself this time… [3846 chars]

NHRA Southern Nationals Results

ADEL, Ga. — Final finish order (1-16) at the 41st annual NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park. The race is the fifth of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
TOP FUEL:
1. Shawn Langdon; 2. Doug Kalitta; 3. Justi… [7352 chars]

Spire Motorsports keep rolling as two drivers finish top 10 in Texas

Momentum is firmly on the side of Spire Motorsports at the moment.
After Carson Hocevar earned his first career NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega on April 26, he not only won Friday’s Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway but also won the pole f… [1250 chars]

What drivers said after Texas Cup win by Chase Elliott

Chase Elliott — winner: “Man, first off, thanks everybody for coming out. Great crowd, as always. I have not been a huge fan of this place, and I’ve made that very obvious, but we continue to work hard. I really think this is a testament to the whole… [8070 chars]

Chase Elliott wins at Texas to join Tyler Reddick as multiple Cup Series winners this season

By STEPHEN HAWKINS
Associated Press
FORT WORTH, Texas — Chase Elliott went low, got a push from his Hendrick Motorsports teammate and held on to become only the second NASCAR Cup driver with multiple wins this season.
Elliott stayed ahead of Denny Ha… [4002 chars]

Elliott edges rival for a second time

FORT WORTH — Chase Elliott went low, got a push from his Hendrick Motorsports teammate and held on to become only the second NASCAR Cup driver with multiple wins this season.
Elliott stayed ahead of Denny Hamlin for the closing four laps after a fin… [3609 chars]

After Two Straight Third-Place Finishes, Is Alex Bowman on the Verge of Saving His Job at Hendrick Motorsports?

I’ve long said that one good finish in a NASCAR Cup – even the Daytona 500 – means very little, especially when there are 36 races in the season schedule.
But when you put together two strong finishes in a row, well, a potential predetermined outcome… [4167 chars]

Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan Are Playing More Stadiums in 2026

Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan aren’t done playing stadiums in 2026. The pair just announced a co-headlining Double Down Tour which includes baseball and football stadiums across America.
The announcement comes five days after Aldean and Bryan played fo… [1383 chars]

Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan Are Playing More Stadiums in 2026

Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan aren’t done playing stadiums in 2026. The pair just announced a co-headlining Double Down Tour which includes baseball and football stadiums across America.
The announcement comes five days after Aldean and Bryan played fo… [1383 chars]

Kanye West Building Temporary Stadium For His Albania Show

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sports confirmed this development through a Facebook post. Blendi Gonxhja believes this will be a crucial event for the country at large, especially for tourism purposes.
He didn’t seem to address anything regard… [771 chars]

Syracuse company that helps the U.S. military hunt dangerous drones adds $3M high-tech testing chamber

DeWitt, N.Y. – Hidden Level is taking its drone-detection game to a whole new level.
The Syracuse company is set to open a $3 million high-tech chamber Friday that will enable it to quickly test how well its antennas detect the radio frequencies used… [3510 chars]

At 16, the legend of local guitar hero Max Stakolich is just getting warmed up

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio — On Thursday nights, the Stakolich basement comes alive. By 5 p.m., guitars hum, amps buzz and the StakHouse band settles in for rehearsal.
Pizza boxes stacked in the corner, teenagers Max Stakolich (guitar), Riley Perry (vocals/ke… [7510 chars]

Target Field One of the Cheapest for the 9

Target Field in Minneapolis, MN has come out with a few promos this year to try and get fans back in to Twins games, one of those deals being $2 beers on Fridays.
And speaking of cheap beer, Target Field was recently declared one of the cheapest MLB … [1240 chars]

Ghosts of stadiums past haunt Chicago Bears stadium deal

As lawmakers consider helping the Chicago Bears build a new stadium, the ghosts of past stadium deals still haunt the present.
Soldier Field, Rate Field and even Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis loom over the landscape, marking steel and concrete wa… [6674 chars]

Savannah Bananas pack Texas A&M’s Kyle Field. See unique setup

The barnstorming baseball circus that is the Savannah Bananas fill stadiums across the U.S. But they’ve never seen anything like what they saw Saturday, May 2.
The Bananas packed 102,000 fans into Texas A&M’s Kyle Field in College Station. It was the… [3518 chars]

3 Best Football Stadiums in the UK According to Brits

When it comes to the best football stadium in the United Kingdom, everyone has an opinion. For some fans, it’s about atmosphere, for others it’s the architecture and the history, and for many, it’ll be about the whole matchday experience. What makes … [4085 chars]

FAA Warns of Criminal Fines Up to $100,000 for Drones Near World Cup Stadiums

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has designated all FIFA World Cup stadiums and event spaces as strict “No Drone Zones” and says it will impose criminal fines of up to $100,000 for flying aerial devices near them.
The 2026 World Cup will be … [1956 chars]

Jannik Sinner seems unstoppable entering his home Italian Open with Carlos Alcaraz sidelined

With Carlos Alcaraz sidelined due to a right wrist injury it doesn’t seem like anyone can beat top-ranked Jannik Sinner as the heart of the tennis season approaches with the French Open and Wimbledon coming up over the next two months
May 4, 2026 at … [251 chars]

Top tennis stars unhappy with share of French Open revenue

A group of leading players including Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have expressed

Boys Tennis Power Points standings for May 4: Setting the table for states

Find out where your boys tennis team ranks through May 3 in the Power Points standings for 2026, which is a key factor in determining seeding for the NJSIAA team state tournaments.
The cutoff date is May 13 and matches are to be fully reported by May… [2238 chars]

What Naomi Osaka Can’t Live Without

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photo: Courtesy of Olly, Joe McKendry
If you’re like us, you’ve probably wondered what everyday stuff famous people add to their carts — like mascara or a sleep mask. We asked tennis player Naomi Osaka — who recent… [8284 chars]

Coco Gauff, Jannik Sinner and other top tennis players slam French Open prize money

A group of leading players including Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have expressed “their deep disappointment” at the level on prize money at Roland Garros amid a lingering dispute with Grand Slam tournament organizers.
The clay-court … [2891 chars]

Michigan tennis surges into Sweet 16 with 11th straight win

Michigan’s women’s tennis team is surging into the Sweet 16 for a fourth straight season.
The 12th-ranked Wolverines downed No. 17 Florida 4-2 Sunday in Ann Arbor to advance. They have won 11 straight matches since beginning the year 10-6.
Following … [1167 chars]

Sinner, Gauff among stars disappointed with French Open revenue share

May 4 (UPI) — Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff were among a group of tennis stars who expressed disappointment in French Open revenue shares through a joint statement.
The statement was issued Sunday through 20 players from both tours, including Aryna Sa… [3085 chars]

Top tennis players slam Roland Garros prize money, citing a shrinking share of tournament revenue

A group of leading players including Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have expressed “their deep disappointment” at the level on prize money at Roland Garros amid a lingering dispute with Grand Slam tournament organizers.
The clay-court … [2845 chars]

Jannik Sinner seems unstoppable entering his home Italian Open with Carlos Alcaraz sidelined

ROME — Most tennis players — even some of the very best ones — have days where they struggle and don’t feel the ball the way that they want to.
For top-ranked Jannik Sinner, those types of days are getting rarer and rarer.
And with Carlos Alcaraz sid… [3096 chars]

Sinner, Gauff among stars disappointed with French Open revenue share

May 4 (UPI) — Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff were among a group of tennis stars who expressed disappointment in French Open revenue shares through a joint statement.
The statement was issued Sunday through 20 players from both tours, including Aryna S… [3086 chars]

Cameron Young Reacts to Donald Trump’s Thumbs-Up After Cadillac Championship Victory

Doral made a comeback on the PGA Tour after a decade-long hiatus. PGA Tour’s Cameron Young expressed his gratitude toward Donald Trump after winning the Cadillac Championship.
Young put up a dominant performance at Blue Monster, winning by six shots…. [1831 chars]

Collin Morikawa withdraws from Truist Championship

World No. 6 Collin Morikawa has withdrawn from this week’s Truist Championship, the PGA Tour said Monday.
Andrew Putnam takes his place in the field for the Signature Event at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C.
No reason was provided. Morikawa, 29,… [581 chars]

Collin Morikawa Mysteriously Exits $20M PGA Tour Event Amid Injury Struggles

The Truist Championship, to be held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, from May 7-10, has taken a late hit. Collin Morikawa has abruptly withdrawn from the field, with Andrew Putnam named as his replacement. The announcement is defini… [3268 chars]

Not Just the Trophy, Cameron Young Shares 3 Things That Made Sunday Special

Cameron Young finished 19-under, six shots clear of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, and never once looked rattled at Doral. So when the PGA Tour asked him postgame what made him happiest on Sunday, the answer was not what anyone expected.
Victory rank… [1948 chars]

The ‘incredible’ change in Cameron Young that has been noticed since he won on the PGA Tour for the first time

To say that Cameron Young’s maiden win on the PGA Tour was a long time coming would be an understatement.
Young had finished second on the PGA Tour seven times before he teed it up at the Wyndham Championship in 2025. That run included a runner-up fi… [3422 chars]

Cameron Young, Xander Schauffele commit to Rocket Classic field 2026

Three top-10 golfers in the Official World Golf Ranking will play in the 2026 Rocket Classic in Detroit, organizers announced on Monday, May 4.
Cameron Young (No. 3), Russell Henley (No. 8) and two-time major champion Xander Schauffele (No. 10) will … [1812 chars]

Three top 10 golfers to play in Detroit’s PGA Tour event

Three current top 10 players are set to play in Detroit’s PGA Tour event.
Rocket Classic organizers announced Monday that Cameron Young (No. 3), Russell Henley (No. 8) and Xander Schauffele (No. 10) will tee it up at Detroit Golf Club July 30-Aug. 2…. [3033 chars]

2026 Myrtle Beach Classic odds, predictions, field, contenders: PGA picks from 10,000 simulations

The 2026 Myrtle Beach Classic is set to begin on Thursday from Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C., serving as a 120-player opposite field event alongside this week’s Signature Event. There’s generally not a lot of star power in opposite-… [3054 chars]

USGA Makes Depressing Tiger Woods Announcement Monday

Tiger Woods missed The Masters, after getting arrested on suspicion of DUI in Florida, but there are still three major tournaments this summer.
The PGA Championship is later this month, while the U.S. Open is in June and the Open Championship is in J… [1831 chars]

Rory McIlroy’s Birthday Special: Scottie Scheffler Praises What Makes Him Truly Different

Birthdays do not usually come with a scouting report, but Rory McIlroy turned 37 on Monday and got exactly that from the one man ranked above him.
The PGA Tour posted on X to mark McIlroy’s birthday, and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler broke down, in s… [1830 chars]

Cameron Young Reacts to Donald Trump’s Thumbs-Up After Cadillac Championship Victory

Doral made a comeback on the PGA Tour after a decade-long hiatus. PGA Tour’s Cameron Young expressed his gratitude toward Donald Trump after winning the Cadillac Championship.
Young put up a dominant performance at Blue Monster, winning by six shots…. [1831 chars]

Collin Morikawa withdraws from Truist Championship

World No. 6 Collin Morikawa has withdrawn from this week’s Truist Championship, the PGA Tour said Monday.
Andrew Putnam takes his place in the field for the Signature Event at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C.
No reason was provided. Morikawa, 29,… [581 chars]

Collin Morikawa Mysteriously Exits $20M PGA Tour Event Amid Injury Struggles

The Truist Championship, to be held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, from May 7-10, has taken a late hit. Collin Morikawa has abruptly withdrawn from the field, with Andrew Putnam named as his replacement. The announcement is defini… [3268 chars]

Not Just the Trophy, Cameron Young Shares 3 Things That Made Sunday Special

Cameron Young finished 19-under, six shots clear of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, and never once looked rattled at Doral. So when the PGA Tour asked him postgame what made him happiest on Sunday, the answer was not what anyone expected.
Victory rank… [1948 chars]

The ‘incredible’ change in Cameron Young that has been noticed since he won on the PGA Tour for the first time

To say that Cameron Young’s maiden win on the PGA Tour was a long time coming would be an understatement.
Young had finished second on the PGA Tour seven times before he teed it up at the Wyndham Championship in 2025. That run included a runner-up fi… [3422 chars]

Cameron Young, Xander Schauffele commit to Rocket Classic field 2026

Three top-10 golfers in the Official World Golf Ranking will play in the 2026 Rocket Classic in Detroit, organizers announced on Monday, May 4.
Cameron Young (No. 3), Russell Henley (No. 8) and two-time major champion Xander Schauffele (No. 10) will … [1812 chars]

Three top 10 golfers to play in Detroit’s PGA Tour event

Three current top 10 players are set to play in Detroit’s PGA Tour event.
Rocket Classic organizers announced Monday that Cameron Young (No. 3), Russell Henley (No. 8) and Xander Schauffele (No. 10) will tee it up at Detroit Golf Club July 30-Aug. 2…. [3033 chars]

2026 Myrtle Beach Classic odds, predictions, field, contenders: PGA picks from 10,000 simulations

The 2026 Myrtle Beach Classic is set to begin on Thursday from Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C., serving as a 120-player opposite field event alongside this week’s Signature Event. There’s generally not a lot of star power in opposite-… [3054 chars]

USGA Makes Depressing Tiger Woods Announcement Monday

Tiger Woods missed The Masters, after getting arrested on suspicion of DUI in Florida, but there are still three major tournaments this summer.
The PGA Championship is later this month, while the U.S. Open is in June and the Open Championship is in J… [1831 chars]

Rory McIlroy’s Birthday Special: Scottie Scheffler Praises What Makes Him Truly Different

Birthdays do not usually come with a scouting report, but Rory McIlroy turned 37 on Monday and got exactly that from the one man ranked above him.
The PGA Tour posted on X to mark McIlroy’s birthday, and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler broke down, in s… [1830 chars]

How to buy 2026 NASCAR Watkins Glen race tickets, Bowling at The Glen

The NASCAR Cup Series will compete at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International on Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. ET.
Tickets are still available, starting at just $39 for general admission.
As far as early favorites for the NASCAR Cup Series title, Chase Elliott … [2138 chars]

How to buy 2026 NASCAR Watkins Glen race tickets, Bowling at The Glen

The NASCAR Cup Series will compete at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International on Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. ET.
Tickets are still available, starting at just $39 for general admission.
As far as early favorites for the NASCAR Cup Series title, Chase Elliott … [2138 chars]

How to buy 2026 NASCAR Watkins Glen race tickets, Bowling at The Glen

The NASCAR Cup Series will compete at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International on Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. ET.
Tickets are still available, starting at just $39 for general admission.
As far as early favorites for the NASCAR Cup Series title, Chase Elliott … [2138 chars]

How to buy 2026 NASCAR Watkins Glen race tickets, Bowling at The Glen

The NASCAR Cup Series will compete at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International on Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. ET.
Tickets are still available, starting at just $39 for general admission.
As far as early favorites for the NASCAR Cup Series title, Chase Elliott … [2138 chars]

How to buy 2026 NASCAR Watkins Glen race tickets, Bowling at The Glen

The NASCAR Cup Series will compete at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International on Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. ET.
Tickets are still available, starting at just $39 for general admission.
As far as early favorites for the NASCAR Cup Series title, Chase Elliott … [2138 chars]

How to buy 2026 NASCAR Watkins Glen race tickets, Bowling at The Glen

The NASCAR Cup Series will compete at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International on Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. ET.
Tickets are still available, starting at just $39 for general admission.
As far as early favorites for the NASCAR Cup Series title, Chase Elliott … [2138 chars]

How to buy 2026 NASCAR Watkins Glen race tickets, Bowling at The Glen

The NASCAR Cup Series will compete at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International on Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. ET.
Tickets are still available, starting at just $39 for general admission.
As far as early favorites for the NASCAR Cup Series title, Chase Elliott … [2138 chars]

How to buy 2026 NASCAR Watkins Glen race tickets, Bowling at The Glen

The NASCAR Cup Series will compete at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International on Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. ET.
Tickets are still available, starting at just $39 for general admission.
As far as early favorites for the NASCAR Cup Series title, Chase Elliott … [2138 chars]

How to buy 2026 NASCAR Watkins Glen race tickets, Bowling at The Glen

The NASCAR Cup Series will compete at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International on Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. ET.
Tickets are still available, starting at just $39 for general admission.
As far as early favorites for the NASCAR Cup Series title, Chase Elliott … [2138 chars]

NASCAR Insiders Shred Kyle Busch’s Pathetic Excuses Following Petty Social Media Callout

Very few NASCAR drivers and insiders dare to lock horns with Kyle Busch, and this time, a veteran broadcaster couldn’t hold himself back. After a very tense Würth 400 race at Texas Motor Speedway, Rowdy didn’t just defend himself on track; he went st… [4813 chars]

Atlanta Braves sit atop the National League East, MLB through April

It’s amazing how cruel sports can be at times. We can often hear the expression that “baseball is a funny game,” not funny ha-ha, but funny that to make sense of it or to explain it can sometimes be futile.
A year ago, the Atlanta Braves could not bu… [6042 chars]

Top 5 Most Disappointing Stars Through First Month of MLB Season

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CNN
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Shawn Langdon breaks the NHRA speed record by reaching 345 mph

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Shawn Langdon breaks the NHRA speed record by reaching 345 mph in his Top Fuel dragster

ADEL, Ga. (AP) — Shawn Langdon broke the NHRA speed record Friday, reaching 345.00 mph in a Top Fuel qualifying run at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
Langdon topped the previous record of 343.51 mph set by Brittany Force last year in Indianapolis. H… [1427 chars]

Shawn Langdon breaks the NHRA speed record by reaching 345 mph in his Top Fuel dragster

ADEL, Ga. (AP) — Shawn Langdon broke the NHRA speed record Friday, reaching 345.00 mph in a Top Fuel qualifying run at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
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With race weekend in full swing, Evans… [2194 chars]

NASCAR Truck Series regulars entrenched in dogfight for points lead

A full-time driver competing for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship hasn’t won since Feb. 28, but the battle at the top of the series standings has been the best in NASCAR.
Chandler Smith, who won the season-opener at Daytona, and his Fro… [1850 chars]

Sports on TV for Sunday, May 3

(All times Eastern)
Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Sunday, May 3
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S)
5 a.m.
FS1 — AFL: Greater Western Sydney at Gold Coast
AUTO RACING
1 p.m.
FS1 — NHRA: Qualifying, South Georgia Motorsports Park, Adel, Ga… [4338 chars]

Shawn Langdon breaks NHRA speed record with 345 mph run at South Georgia Motorsports Park

Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon certainly had the need for speed.
Langdon broke the NHRA’s speed record on Friday during a qualifying run at South Georgia Motorsports Park, reaching 345.00 mph. Brittany Force had the previous record of 343.51 mph, which she… [1801 chars]

Up to $100K fines for flying drones near World Cup stadiums. Why?

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) designated all FIFA World Cup stadiums and event spaces as strict

Hyderabad eliminates Multan from PSL playoffs as fans return to stadiums

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Hyderabad Kingsmen continued their remarkable turnaround in the Pakistan Super League with a thumping eight-wicket win over Multan Sultans in the playoffs as fans gradually started to return to stadiums on Wednesday.
Hyderabad… [2162 chars]

Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan Are Playing More Stadiums in 2026

Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan aren’t done playing stadiums in 2026. The pair just announced a co-headlining Double Down Tour which includes baseball and football stadiums across America.
The announcement comes five days after Aldean and Bryan played fo… [1383 chars]

Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan Are Playing More Stadiums in 2026

Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan aren’t done playing stadiums in 2026. The pair just announced a co-headlining Double Down Tour which includes baseball and football stadiums across America.
The announcement comes five days after Aldean and Bryan played fo… [1383 chars]

Kanye West Building Temporary Stadium For His Albania Show

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sports confirmed this development through a Facebook post. Blendi Gonxhja believes this will be a crucial event for the country at large, especially for tourism purposes.
He didn’t seem to address anything regard… [771 chars]

Syracuse company that helps the U.S. military hunt dangerous drones adds $3M high-tech testing chamber

DeWitt, N.Y. – Hidden Level is taking its drone-detection game to a whole new level.
The Syracuse company is set to open a $3 million high-tech chamber Friday that will enable it to quickly test how well its antennas detect the radio frequencies used… [3510 chars]

At 16, the legend of local guitar hero Max Stakolich is just getting warmed up

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio — On Thursday nights, the Stakolich basement comes alive. By 5 p.m., guitars hum, amps buzz and the StakHouse band settles in for rehearsal.
Pizza boxes stacked in the corner, teenagers Max Stakolich (guitar), Riley Perry (vocals/ke… [7510 chars]

Target Field One of the Cheapest for the 9

Target Field in Minneapolis, MN has come out with a few promos this year to try and get fans back in to Twins games, one of those deals being $2 beers on Fridays.
And speaking of cheap beer, Target Field was recently declared one of the cheapest MLB … [1240 chars]

Ghosts of stadiums past haunt Chicago Bears stadium deal

As lawmakers consider helping the Chicago Bears build a new stadium, the ghosts of past stadium deals still haunt the present.
Soldier Field, Rate Field and even Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis loom over the landscape, marking steel and concrete wa… [6674 chars]

Savannah Bananas pack Texas A&M’s Kyle Field. See unique setup

The barnstorming baseball circus that is the Savannah Bananas fill stadiums across the U.S. But they’ve never seen anything like what they saw Saturday, May 2.
The Bananas packed 102,000 fans into Texas A&M’s Kyle Field in College Station. It was the… [3518 chars]

Holger Rune Reveals How He Wants to Be Remembered Ahead of Much-Awaited Comeback

Since Frederik Nielsen lifted the 2012 Wimbledon men’s doubles crown, Danish men’s tennis has waited for another Grand Slam breakthrough, especially in singles, where none has triumphed in the Open Era. Now, as Holger Rune prepares for his ATP return… [5271 chars]

Eastern Massachusetts tennis Players of the Week for April 27 to May 1

Here are notable performances from tennis players competing in Eastern Mass. conferences/leagues in the past week.
Cordt Menzler and Filip Wabno, Marblehead — The senior and junior won the deciding second doubles match against Masconomet 4-6, 7-6, 11… [1138 chars]

Eastern Massachusetts boys’ and girls’ tennis rankings: Globe Top 20

With a flawless 11-0 record, Winchester earns the No. 1 spot in the initial Globe Top 20 girls’ tennis rankings. They’ve earned two wins over the No. 5 Lexington, and 5-0 victories over No. 11 Arlington and No. 12 Belmont.
Andover’s red-hot 10-0 star… [2435 chars]

Confidence building for undefeated Martha’s Vineyard girls’ tennis

This season, the Vineyarders know they belong and have used this newfound belief to fuel a 9-0 start that has them atop the Cape & Islands League.
One of those nine wins came against Dover-Sherborn on April 11 when Thomson and her first doubles partn… [4419 chars]

The Human Game vs Machine Calls: Tennis Faces a Technology Reckoning

Tradition has always been at the heart of tennis, and line judges have played a key role for decades. However, I still remember ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi’s words from 2023 echoing in my ear. He said “we have a responsibility to embrace innovation … [12421 chars]

Jannik Sinner’s GF Laila in ‘Middle of Nowhere’ Amid Madrid Open

Tennis superstar Jannik Sinner defeated Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4, in the 2026 Madrid Open semifinal. Not only did he mark his 350th ATP career victory, but Sinner also became the youngest player ever to reach all nine Masters 1000 events.
Next up, he tak… [2127 chars]

Where to watch Jannik Sinner vs. Alexander Zverev today at Madrid Open finals: Tennis free live stream

Two of the best men’s tennis players in the world will meet on Sunday when Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev in the Madrid Open finals at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday.
The match will air on Tennis Channel and stream live on FuboTV (free trial).
What: Madr… [1588 chars]

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