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Trump did not explain Iran war goals clearly, Reuters/Ipsos poll says

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:24:30 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on May 11 showed that two out of three Americans believe President Donald Trump has not explained clearly why the country went ‌to war with Iran.

It also showed his approval rating ticking up from the lowest level of his term.

The four-day poll showed that many people are very worried about rising fuel prices. It als

Astros start fast, power past Jacob deGrom, Rangers

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:05:17 GMT

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Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez slugged first-inning home runs to key a four-homer assault that propelled the Houston Astros to a 4-1 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday.

The Astros secured the three-game series and will aim for a sweep on Sunday in the finale. Houston prevented Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (3-3) from securing his 100th win by d

Astros' Jose Altuve to undergo imaging after exiting with side injury

Sun, 17 May 2026 04:25:04 GMT

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Veteran Astros infielder Jose Altuve is set to undergo imaging Sunday morning after exiting Houston's 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday with a left side injury.

Altuve left the game in the eighth inning after sustaining the injury on a swing. He hit the ball, grounding it to third but did not run out the play, instead grimacing in pain and walking back tow

Mets deliver timely hits, take advantage of Yankees' mistake for win

Sun, 17 May 2026 02:55:18 GMT

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Mark Vientos had three RBIs on Saturday night for the host New York Mets, who received gritty relief work from Luke Weaver in a 6-3 win over the New York Yankees in the second game of the Subway Series.

The Mets improved to 9-5 this month. Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt had RBIs for the Yankees, who have dropped seven of 10.

Vientos was at the plate when t

Sporting KC upset Austin FC with pair of late goals

Sun, 17 May 2026 02:55:13 GMT

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Substitutes Stephen Afrifa and Manu Garcia scored goals within three minutes of each other late in the game as visiting Sporting Kansas City rallied to stun Austin FC 2-1 on Saturday in a Western Conference match.

Sporting (3-8-2, 11 points) captured their second game in four days after snapping a seven-game winless streak on Wednesday with a 3-1 victory at home

Astros start fast, power past Rangers

Sun, 17 May 2026 01:55:12 GMT

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Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez slugged first-inning home runs to key a four-homer assault that propelled the Houston Astros to a 4-1 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday.

The Astros secured the three-game series and will aim for a sweep on Sunday in the finale. Houston prevented Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (3-3) from securing his 100th win by d

Corey Day passes Justin Allgaier to claim BetRivers 200

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:05:04 GMT

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DOVER, Del. -- Twenty-year-old Californian Corey Day took the lead from veteran Justin Allgaier with four laps remaining to claim his second NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series victory Saturday in the BetRivers 200 in his first Dover Motor Speedway start.

Allgaier, a three-time winner this season and the current championship leader, looked poised to add yet another

Slumping Corey Seager (back spasms) not in lineup vs. Astros

Sat, 16 May 2026 22:40:21 GMT

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Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is not in Saturday's starting lineup against the Houston Astros, as he woke up with back spasms, according to manager Skip Schumaker.

Seager, who is mired in a career-worst 0-for-27 stretch at the plate, did not play on Friday, but Schumaker said that was due to a previously scheduled day off.

'He wanted to see if he could

Denny Hamlin tops Dover All-Star grid after late qualifying charge

Sat, 16 May 2026 19:55:08 GMT

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DOVER, Del. - Denny Hamlin has claimed pole position for Sunday's NASCAR All-Star Race (1 p.m. ET, FS1, FOX Deportes, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) in a late qualifying session effort, unseating owner-driver Brad Keselowski in the final minutes of Saturday's unique three-lap bid to set the field at Dover Motor Speedway.

The next to last driver to qualify, Hamlin spun

Yankees place LHP Max Fried on IL, recall RHP Elmer Rodriguez

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:40:22 GMT

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The New York Yankees placed left-hander Max Fried on the 15-day injured list Saturday and recalled right-handed pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The move involving Fried is retroactive to Thursday and was made after an MRI exam and CT scan revealed a left elbow bone bruise.

After getting off to a brilliant start in 2

Rangers 2B Josh Smith battling viral meningitis

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:19:10 GMT

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Texas Rangers second baseman Josh Smith is undergoing treatment for viral meningitis at a Dallas-area hospital, the team announced.

Smith, 28, started feeling ill this week and visited doctors on Wednesday. He will remain in the hospital until he returns to full health, which the team said is expected to take a week to 10 days.

'Our only concern right now

Astros bid to pick up steam vs. Jacob deGrom, Rangers

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:55:07 GMT

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Since winning the final five games of a season-opening seven-game homestand, the Astros have not won more than two games in a row.

That served as a factor in their inability to gain ground in the American League West despite four of the five teams entering Friday with sub-.500 records.

After squandering an opportunity to close the gap on the Seattle Mari

Cubs out to continue timely hitting vs. White Sox

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:40:22 GMT

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Four Chicago Cubs delivered multi-hit games on Friday while the team collected six hits with runners in scoring position.

That's the kind of production the Cubs are used to, and they'll try to do it again Saturday as they aim to earn a series victory against the host Chicago White Sox.

The Cubs entered the game having scored just five runs in their five p

Falcons fly through group stage at CDL Major 3

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:40:23 GMT

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The Riyadh Falcons were the lone team to complete a pair of 3-0 sweeps on Friday as the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Major got underway in Atlanta.

OpTic Texas, the Toronto KOI and the Los Angeles Thieves also won both of their matches to emerge as group champions.

The other playoff berths went to the Miami Heretics, the Pa

MLB roundup: Astros blank Rangers as Spencer Arrighetti flirts with no-hitter

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:55:08 GMT

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Spencer Arrighetti carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning and Isaac Paredes provided early offensive support with a solo home run as the Houston Astros claimed the opener of a three-game series against the visiting Texas Rangers with a 2-0 victory on Friday.

Arrighetti (5-1) was exceptional throughout and found an early rhythm.

After issuing a two-out wal

D-backs' Merrill Kelly fires first career CG in rout of Rockies

Sat, 16 May 2026 03:40:34 GMT

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A six-run first inning set the table for Merrill Kelly's first career complete game as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks cruised to a 9-1 win over the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Friday night.

Ildemaro Vargas was 4-for-5 with a double and two RBIs for Arizona, which was coming off back-to-back road losses to the Texas Rangers.

Kelly (3-3) needed just 100 pitch

Reds hold off Guardians push to win second straight

Sat, 16 May 2026 02:55:15 GMT

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Matt McClain homered and drove in three runs and the visiting Cincinnati Reds held on for a 7-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.

J.J. Bleday was 3-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI for the Reds, who won their second straight.

Jose Ramirez was 3-for-4 and drove in a run for the Guardians, who had their three-game winning streak snapped.

Spencer Arrighetti's no-hit bid ends in 8th, but Astros blank Rangers

Sat, 16 May 2026 02:55:10 GMT

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Arrighetti (5-1) was exceptional throughout and found an early rhythm.

After issuing a two-out wal

With 2-month winless streak snapped, San Diego hosts Cincinnati

Sat, 16 May 2026 02:40:44 GMT

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Two teams with identical records, San Diego FC and FC Cincinnati, will meet for the first time ever Saturday night in San Diego.

Cincinnati (4-5-4, 16 points) is coming off a tough loss Wednesday night, 5-3 at home against Inter Miami. It was Cincinnati's first loss since April 4, snapping a streak of six straight matches without a loss.

The Orange and Blue's

Mystics survive Fever in OT despite Caitlin Clark's late heroics

Sat, 16 May 2026 02:40:26 GMT

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Sonia Citron scored 30 points on 10-for-14 shooting and the visiting Washington Mystics pulled out a 104-102 overtime victory against the Indiana Fever on Friday night in Indianapolis after plenty of final-seconds drama in regulation.

Kiki Iriafen racked up 25 points and Shakira Austin notched 12 of her 19 points in the first half for

Brewers rally on controversial call to edge Twins

Sat, 16 May 2026 02:25:14 GMT

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Jake Bauers' RBI double and a controversial eighth-inning call helped the Milwaukee Brewers edge the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Friday in Minneapolis.

Jackson Chourio had two hits and two runs and Bauers was 2-for-4.

Reliever Aaron Ashby (8-0) allowed the tying run, yet was awarded the win as he gave up four hits and one run in two innings. Trevor Megill notched h

Fresh off impressive win, Austin faces last-place Sporting KC

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:40:28 GMT

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Austin FC looks to lean on their recent success at home to rebound from a definitive midweek loss when they host cellar-dwelling Sporting Kansas City on Saturday in a Western Conference match between teams well below the playoff line.

The teams each have two matches remaining before MLS's two-month break for the World Cup and hope to finish the first half of the seaso

Angels activate C Logan O'Hoppe; RHP Grayson Rodriguez to pitch Sunday

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:05:12 GMT

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Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Anaheim.

O'Hoppe will be behind the plate and batting eighth for the opener of the Freeway Series.

O'Hoppe, 26, was sidelined with a small fracture in his left wrist sustained during an April 25 contest against the

Boeing ordered to pay $49.5 million to family of 737 MAX crash victim

Fri, 15 May 2026 21:58:07 GMT

A jury awarded compensation over the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines disaster linked to a software design flaw

HL:Boeing ordered to pay $49.5 million to family of 737 MAX crash victim

SH:A jury awarded compensation over the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines disaster linked to a software design flaw

Meta text:A federal jury in Chicago has awarded $49.5

Coveted 2027 TE Brock Williams commits to Texas

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:25:14 GMT

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Brock Williams, one of the top tight ends in the Class of 2027, committed to Texas on Friday.

He is listed as a four-star prospect by the 247Sports composite, ranked as the No. 4 tight end in the nation and the No. 79 recruit overall.

He had offers from 36 power-conference schools, as well as Notre Dame, and chose th

Japan leaves injured Kaoru Mitoma off World Cup roster

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:40:23 GMT

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Japan left injured midfielder Kaoru Mitoma off the 26-man World Cup roster announced by coach Hajime Moriyasu on Friday.

Mitoma suffered a hamstring injury during Brighton's Premier League match against Leeds on Saturday, leaving his World Cup status in serious doubt. That was confirmed with Friday's reveal of Japan's roster.

'The medical team assessed that

Rockies, Diamondbacks have opportunity to shed losing ways

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:55:20 GMT

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Struggling Merrill Kelly is coming off his strongest start of the season, and the Arizona Diamondbacks' right-hander will try to build on that against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night in Denver.

In a matchup of veterans, Kelly (2-3, 7.62 ERA) will oppose Colorado left-hander Kyle Freeland (1-4, 6.00), who is trying to get his first win since April 7, in the op

Rangers willing to 'mix it up' ahead of opener vs. Astros

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:19:18 GMT

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Sometimes, a manager has to go with his gut.

How else to explain why Texas' Skip Schumaker dropped Brandon Nimmo from the leadoff spot the past two games for Joc Pederson, who is batting .214?

The move worked, as the Rangers won both games against the Arizona Diamondbacks. After having Thursday off, Texas will open a nine-game trip Friday night with the

Streaking White Sox, Cubs face off for city supremacy

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:55:08 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox are one of the hottest teams in baseball heading into the Crosstown Classic on Friday night against the visiting Chicago Cubs.

The White Sox completed a three-game sweep of Kansas City on Thursday -- after going 4-22 against the Royals the past two seasons -- and are on their second five-game winning streak of 2026.

The White Sox, at

NFL Week 1 lines: Seahawks, Rams listed as favorites for 2026 openers

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:40:30 GMT

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The Seattle Seahawks opened as minor favorites for their season-opening Super Bowl LX rematch against the New England Patriots upon the release of the full schedule for the 2026 NFL season Thursday evening.

The Seahawks, who beat the Patriots 29-13 to win their second championship on Feb. 8, open the season against New England on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Seattle as 3.5- t

Super Bowl rematch and 10 other games to watch in 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 02:05:17 GMT

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Not only do the Los Angeles Rams have a reasonable shot at becoming the first team to win the Super Bowl on its homefield twice, the NFC West runner-up is by far the easiest team to find on the NFL's 2026 broadcast schedule.

Seven times the Rams are positioned for a primetime slot -- tying a league record -- barring a slip from contender status that would prompt network

Boston, Philly to welcome World Cup tailgating -- for ticket holders only

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:19:10 GMT

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The cities of Boston and Philadelphia will be hosting World Cup matches in a few short weeks, but when they do, they'll insist that a certain essential gameday activity, namely tailgating, has a different look.

Officials for both venues revealed on Wednesday that tailgating will be restricted to ticket holders, a change from usual policy at Lincoln Financial Field

Illinois' Brad Underwood gets contract extension through 2032

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:19:12 GMT

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Illinois coach Brad Underwood, coming off of a Final Four appearance last month, has received a contract extension through the 2031-32 season, the university announced on Thursday.

Specific terms for Underwood's deal, which could extend his existing six-year contract through June 2036 based on the Fighting Illini's performance over the next four seasons, were not

Rockies place RHP Jimmy Herget (shoulder) on 15-day IL

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:55:14 GMT

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Colorado Rockies right-hander Jimmy Herget went on the 15-day injured list on Thursday because of a right shoulder impingement.

Herget, who had been away from the team on the bereavement/family emergency list since Saturday, returned and pitched on Tuesday. The 32-year-old allowed one hit and one walk with one strikeout in one inning but felt discomfort in his shoulde

Report: Giants' Malik Nabers (knee) recovering from 2nd surgery

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:55:08 GMT

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The New York Giants remain optimistic about wide receiver Malik Nabers' Week 1 availability following a second surgery on his right knee, ESPN reported Thursday.

Nabers, who tore his ACL in September, had a 'cleanup' procedure earlier this offseason to remove scar tissue that was causing stiffness, per the report.

The Giants and new head coach John Harba

Braves counting on team effort as they attempt to sweep Cubs

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:40:36 GMT

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It took the 2025 Atlanta Braves until June 13 to reach 30 wins.

Eleven months later, Atlanta -- with a new manager and a fresh supporting cast -- is the first team to reach the mark in Major League Baseball in 2026.

Next on the docket for the Braves will be completing a three-game sweep of the visiting Chicago Cubs on Thursday night. Atlanta (30-13), which spen

David Vazquez's first 2 MLS goals help San Diego rout Austin

Thu, 14 May 2026 06:40:33 GMT

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David Vazquez scored his first and second career MLS goals and added an assist as San Diego FC romped to a much-needed 5-0 victory over visiting Austin FC on Wednesday night.

Marcus Ingvartsen scored his team-leading ninth goal and had two assists, and Anders Dreyer and Pedro Soma each added a goal and an assist for San Diego (4-5-4, 16 points).

That was more

David Vazquez's first 2 goals give San Diego win over Austin

Thu, 14 May 2026 06:40:26 GMT

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David Vazquez scored his first and second career MLS goals and added an assist as San Diego FC romped to a much-needed 5-0 victory over visiting Austin FC on Wednesday night.

Marcus Ingvartsen scored his team-leading ninth goal and had two assists, and Anders Dreyer and Pedro Soma each added a goal and an assist for San Diego (4-5-4, 16 points).

That was more

David Vazquez's first 2 career goals give San Diego much-needed win

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:05:26 GMT

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David Vazquez scored his first and second career MLS goals and added an assist as San Diego FC romped to a much-needed 5-0 victory over visiting Austin FC on Wednesday night.

Marcus Ingvartsen scored his team-leading ninth goal and had two assists, and Anders Dreyer and Pedro Soma each added a goal and an assist for San Diego (4-5-4, 16 points).

That was more

Rangers score 3 runs with 2 outs in ninth to rally past Diamondbacks

Thu, 14 May 2026 03:55:13 GMT

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Danny Jansen's two-out single in the bottom of the ninth inning drove in Alejandro Osuna with the winning run in the Texas Rangers' 6-5 walk-off victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.

The Rangers were down to their last out but scored three runs with two outs. Ezequiel Duran doubled home Josh Jung to make the score 5-4 against Diamondback

NFLPA taking notice of grass surfaces for World Cup

Wed, 13 May 2026 21:19:05 GMT

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NFL players have their eyes on how soccer players are being treated for the World Cup. And they see grass fields being rolled in.

NFL Players Association executive director JC Tretter is well aware that seven stadiums which house NFL teams are removing artificial turf and installing the softer grass for the World Cup, which

'How I Met Your Mother' actor Nick Pasqual convicted of attempted murder after attacking ex-girlfriend

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:04:24 GMT

Los Angeles [US], May 13 (ANI): Actor Nick Pasqual, known for his role in 'How I Met Your Mother', has been convicted of injuring a spouse or a partner, first-degree burglary and rape, as per E! News.

This came after the actor was found guilty of attempting murder of his ex-girlfriend, Allie Shehorn, on May 8, following an incident that allegedly took place after he broke into her residence and stabbed her

Jaguars, 49ers both playing 2 international games

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:40:38 GMT

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The NFL revealed the matchups for all nine international games on Wednesday with the Jacksonville Jaguars and San Francisco 49ers both playing two contests.

The league's most ambitious global schedule to date stretches across seven countries and four continents, starting with the NFL's Australia debut in Week 1 between the 49ers and NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams in M

Rangers likely to ride new wrinkle into finale vs. D-backs

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:05:09 GMT

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The Texas Rangers could feature their new look to their lineup on Wednesday when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the rubber match of their three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

The Rangers recorded their third win in the last four games with a 7-4 victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. They tried something new on Tuesday, placing Joc Pederson atop th

MLB roundup: Pirates' Paul Skenes takes no-hitter into 7th vs. Rockies

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:25:13 GMT

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Paul Skenes flirted with a no-hitter for the second consecutive start, striking out 10 and allowing two hits over eight scoreless innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-1 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.Skenes (6-2), the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, held the Rockies hitless for 6 1/3 innings until Mickey Moniak looped a ball

MacKenzie Gore twirls gem as Rangers hold off D-backs

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:19:12 GMT

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MacKenzie Gore allowed just one run on three hits over a season-high eight innings in the Texas Rangers' 7-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas.

Joc Pederson and Ezequiel Duran homered and Brandon Nimmo and Jake Burger each had three hits for the Rangers, who have won three of their last four games.

Ildemaro Vargas' solo home

San Diego looking for winning formula against recently trending Austin

Wed, 13 May 2026 02:19:12 GMT

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San Diego FC will try to snap a nine-match winless run in league play on Wednesday when they host an Austin FC side facing a second tough away assignment in four days.

San Diego (3-5-4, 13 points) has looked close to a much-needed breakthrough in recent weeks, earning a 2-2 draw at home to LAFC on May 2 and a 1-1 result at the Seattle Sounders last Saturday.

Braves limit Cubs to one hit, ride 4-run fifth to victory

Wed, 13 May 2026 02:05:05 GMT

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Mike Yastrzemski homered and drove in three runs, Austin Riley also homered and Dominic Smith went 4-for-4 on Tuesday night to help the Atlanta Braves post a 5-2 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs.

Grant Holmes started and threw four innings, allowing two runs on one hit, striking out five and walking four for Atlanta, which improved its major-league-leading reco

James Rodriguez preps for departure as Minnesota hosts Rapids

Wed, 13 May 2026 01:19:12 GMT

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Former World Cup Golden Boot winner James Rodriguez will play in what is expected to be his final game with Minnesota United when the Loons host the slumping Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

The 34-year-old Rodriguez, who became an international soccer darling when he won the Golden Boot in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, signed a short-term

LeBron James favored to return next season, but leave Lakers

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:55:05 GMT

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LeBron James said he's not ready to make a decision on playing a 24th NBA season, but oddsmakers strongly anticipate him being on the court come the 2026-27 season.

James, 41, said after the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated by Oklahoma City on Monday night that, 'what my future (holds), I don't know, obviously.'

However, the odds of James retiring opened

Coveted 5-star tackle in 2027 class commits to Notre Dame

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:55:08 GMT

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Five-star tackle Oluwasemilore Olubobola committed to Notre Dame's Class of 2027 on Tuesday.

In a ceremony at his school, Saint Peter's Prep in Jersey City, N.J., Olubobola reached under a table and pulled out a bright green Notre Dame baseball cap to signify his choice.

He picked Notre Dame over Florida, Miam

Dodgers acquire OF Alek Thomas from Diamondbacks

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:25:12 GMT

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The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Alek Thomas from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for minor league outfielder Jose Requena.

The Dodgers designated outfielder Michael Siani for assignment in order to make room on the 40-man roster for Thomas.

'It's part of the game, and I think Alek understands that, but it's hard to say goodbye to

Netflix sued for spying on children

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:22:20 GMT

The streaming giant exploited users and their kids to make billions of dollars selling their data, a legal complaint alleges

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Netflix, accusing the streaming company of illegally spying and collecting data from users and their children without their knowledge or consent.

In a statement published on Monday, Paxton characterized Netflix as "a logging

Behind Bryan Woo, Mariners eager to continue dominance of Astros

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:25:14 GMT

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Despite their uneven start to this season, the Seattle Mariners have been able to rely on their stellar pitching staff, with the opener of their four-game series against the Houston Astros providing the latest example of that reliability.

The Mariners' 3-1 road victory over Houston on Monday was punctuated by five pitchers combining for 13 strikeouts against three walks

D-backs, shuffling table-setters, pursue series win over Rangers

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:40:24 GMT

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The top three batters in the Arizona Diamondbacks' lineup -- Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll and Geraldo Perdomo -- have not found the form that keyed an offensive surge the last two seasons, although manager Torey Lovullo is trying.

After producing a combined four hits and the game's only run in the series opener against the Texas Rangers on Monday, the trio will

Buoyed by late-game heroics, Orioles shoot to extend Yankees' skid

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:05:12 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles want to make more out of the current three-game series after winning the opener against the visiting New York Yankees.

Maybe there will be more drama Tuesday night.

The Orioles won for just the fourth time in 12 games when Coby Mayo's three-run homer in the seventh inning sparked a 3-2 victory on Monday. The blast completed a surprising

LeBron James: Too soon to determine future plans

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:55:05 GMT

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LeBron James wasn't ready to make a decision about his NBA future in the wake of the Los Angeles Lakers' season-ending loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.

The visiting Thunder prevailed 115-110 to sweep a Western Conference semifinal series despite James registering 24 points and a game-high 12 rebounds.

James, 41, just completed his record-setting

Environmental justice raised over data centers targeting rural NM

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:20:39 GMT

A massive data center proposed for southern New Mexico received local pushback but the federal government has nonetheless stepped in to push the project through.

Ean Tafoya, vice president of state programs for the advocacy group GreenLatinos, said environmental justice is a major reason communities object to data centers because artificial intelligence developers want to locate them in areas already experiencin

Florida delays KidCare expansion as uninsured rate rises

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:19:54 GMT

By Daniel Chang for KFF Health News.

Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Florida News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Service Collaboration

Like many parents,

Poll: Some Texas voters concerned about state of country

Thu, 14 May 2026 03:13:31 GMT

More rural voters in Senate battleground states are pessimistic about the state of the country, including those in Texas.

A new report from the A new report by the Sierra Club calls on state regulators to scrutinize the energy sector's outsized draw on water to cool coal, natural gas and nuclear power plants across the

CFP contenders and non-conference clashes headline ESPN's industry-leading, early-season college football schedule reveal at Disney Upfront

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:56:15 GMT

ESPN unveiled a series of key games from its industry-leading 2026 college football schedule during The Walt Disney Company's Upfront presentation today in New York City, revealing a dynamic slate of early season showcases, premier conference matchups and iconic rivalries across ABC and ESPN. Nine of ESPN.com's Way-Too-Early Top 25 are featured in the schedule release, including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 5 Texas, No. 7 Mia

Schedule Observations: Primetime Players

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:20:44 GMT

byKainani Stevens,John Oehser,J.P. Shadrick&Brian Sexton

JACKSONVILLEJaguars Media members Kainani Stevens, Brian Sexton, J.P. Shadrick and John Oehser share thoughts on the Jaguars' 2026 schedule, which was released by the NFL Thursday night

Oehser:The NFL released its 2026 schedule Thursday night and before we share "thoughts" on the Jaguars' schedule, here it is: Cle

2026 Miami Dolphins Schedule Analysis

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:30:52 GMT

Travis Wingfield

The Dolphins announced Thursday their 2026 schedule, which features eight games at Hard Rock Stadium and nine more on the road. Miami's 61st campaign will kick off on the road at Las Vegas, while the home opener will take place in Week 3 with the Kansas City Chiefs visiting South Florida.

The Dolphins will play nine games against seven different playoff teams from 2025, which is tied for th

Takeaways from the Browns' 2026 slate of games | Schedule Release

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:03:37 GMT

The latter half of the season features five home games for the Browns beginning in Week 10

Kelsey Russo

The Browns' 2026 regular season schedule is officially out, so we're taking a look at the five biggest takeaways from the 17-game slate.

Single-game tickets for all of the Browns home games are now available.

Home opener in Week 3

Browns fans will have much to look f

Vikings 2026 Schedule: 11 Intriguing Non-Division Matchups

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:28 GMT

Lindsey Young

The Vikings 2026 schedule was released Thursday.

Minnesota is of course scheduled to play six contests against division rivals Chicago, Detroit and Green Bay. The Vikings are slated to open the 2026 season at home against Green Bay marking just the third time in the Border Battle's history for the Vikings to host the Packers in Week 1.

The Vikings areheaded to Mexico City Week 11to play

NFC South Check-In, Post-Draft Update: Carolina Panthers

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Panthers followed up an aggressive shopping spree in free agency by wheeling and dealing throughout draft weekend, ending up with significant help for young QB Bryce Young as well as the defensive front

Scott Smith

In 2024, the Carolina Panthers hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales as their new head coach, pairing him with young quarterback Bryce Young, the first-overal

2026 Schedule Roundtable: One Thank You to the Schedule-Makers

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

As we express gratitude to the NFL schedule-makers for some of their Buc-related decisions in 2026, we like the early-season home stand and the well-placed bye week, but one of us has a more personal reason to send thank-you cards

byScott Smith,Brianna Dix&Gabriel Kahaian

The NFL's 2026 schedule dropped on Thursday night in all its glory and with all its quirks and surprises. It is comprised of a whop

Top 5 matchups of the Browns' 2026 schedule | Schedule Release

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:15:28 GMT

Browns open the season on the road against a playoff team in the Jaguars

Kelsey Russo

With the 2026 NFL schedule officially here, it's time to evaluate some of the matchups the Browns will have this upcoming season.

Cleveland will open its season with two consecutive road games, host the Steelers in prime time in Week 4 and close out the season against the Bengals for the final divisional matchup in

Zero to 100: Breaking down key facts from the 2026 schedule

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:14:59 GMT

Nick Eatman

Zero to 100

With the full release of the Cowboys' 2026 full schedule, let the speculation begin on everything from the amount of prime-time games, to the travel this team has to do early in the season, to the playoff teams on the schedule.

Like every year, the schedule is highly-debated for many reasons, with plenty of facts and figures surrounding these games.

Here is a few key numb

New Orleans Saints 2026 Schedule Notes: Opponents, Dates & Key Games

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:07:16 GMT

Explore the full 2026 New Orleans Saints schedule. Key matchups, dates, division games revealed.

New Orleans Saints

🗓 Week 1: Saints at Lions

Date:Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026

Time:Noon CT

Location:Ford Field, Detroit, MI

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Quick Take: The Saints will open up their season on the road for the first time

Miami Dolphins announce 2026 schedule presented by Skyscanner

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:55 GMT

The Miami Dolphins announced today their 2026 schedule presented by Skyscanner.

Miami will host eight regular season games at Hard Rock Stadium and will play nine road contests in 2026. The Dolphins will kick off the season on the road for the 39th time in franchise history as they travel to Las Vegas in Week 1 (Sept. 13). It will be the third time in franchise history that the Dolphins play the Raiders to start

Week-By-Week Breakdown of Jaguars' 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:46:17 GMT

John Oehser

JACKSONVILLESenior writer John Oehser takes a week-by-week look at the Jaguars' 2026 schedule, which was announced Thursday night by the NFL

Week 1 | September 13

Cleveland Browns (5-12, 2025 fourth in AFC North) at EverBank Stadium, 1 p.m., CBS

Breakdown:This is an important regular-season opener for the Jaguars, wi

Top 8 things to know about the Bills 2026 schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:40:00 GMT

Alec White

With the Buffalo Bills full 17-game schedule officially released, we're taking a look at the top takeaways from this year's slate.

1 A tough AFC opponent before home opener

As previously announced by the league earlier this week, the Bills will open Highmark Stadium under the lights in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions on "Thursday Night Football". The highly-anticipated h

Eagles announce 2026 schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:35:00 GMT

A home opener against an NFC East rival. Five prime-time games. Three home games in December. View the complete schedule with analysis and more.

Dave Spadaro

Star power. The national spotlight. An international feature. Prime-time exposure.

Once again, the Philadelphia Eagles are a Team to Watch in the 2026 regular season with a schedule that opens at Lincoln Financial Field against Washington and e

Instant Analysis of the Chargers 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:35:00 GMT

Eric Smith

TheChargers 2026 regular-season scheduleis out.

Go here forChargers single-game tickets.

Here are the biggest takeaways from the Chargers 2026 schedule:

Opening at home x2

The Chargers will open the season at SoFi Stadium for a fifth straight season.

But they will do so against a team they have rarely seen in Week 1 the

Official: Jaguars 2026 Schedule Released

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:33:43 GMT

John Oehser

JACKSONVILLEThe '26 Jaguars will have a prime-time, international feel.

They'll have a big-game feel, too.

The Jaguars in 2026 will play five nationally-televised games twice internationally and three times in prime time. They will play seven total games against 2025 playoff teams, with the NFL releasing the entire '26 league schedule Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Among the

10 Facts About the Chargers 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:33:00 GMT

Omar Navarro

TheChargers 2026 regular-season scheduleis out.

Go here forChargers single-game tickets.

Here are 10 facts about the 2026 Chargers schedule and what's ahead:

1. A NFC season opener

The Chargers will be playing a team from the NFC to kickoff the season for the first time since 2021, and hosting a team from the other conference

New York Giants release official 2026 schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:32:00 GMT

Dan Salomone

On Sept. 7, 2008, the Ravens defeated the Bengals, 17-10, in John Harbaugh's first game as a head coach.

Eighteen years and 192 more wins later, he will begin a new era with the New York Football Giants. And, once again, he will do it at home against a division rival.

The Giants will open the 2026 campaign the 102nd in franchise history against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on Sun

Steelers release 2026 schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:31:00 GMT

Teresa Varley

The Steelers 2026 schedule was released on Thursday, and it comes as no surprise the team is once again featured in multiple primetime games.

In Coach Mike McCarthy's first season, the Steelers will appear in four primetime games, one at Acrisure Stadium and three on the road.

In addition, the Steelers will play in the NFL Paris Game against the New Orleans Saints, the first-ever regular

Calendario oficial de la temporada 2026 de los Dallas Cowboys

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:20 GMT

Somos Cowboys

FRISCO, TexasEl calendario completo de la temporada regular 2026 de los Cowboys finalmente ha sido anunciado.

Dallas ser uno de los equipos que ms viajar en la NFL, ya que recorrer 27,980 millas esta temporada en busca de mejorar su marca de 7-9-1 en 2025, en el primer ao bajo el mando de Brian Schottenheimer.

Por primera vez desde 2014, los Cowboys jugarn un partido de

Colts scheduled for 2 primetime games in 2026 regular season

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:12 GMT

The Colts will play on Thursday Night Football for the first time since 2022.

Abby Halpin

In the last two seasons combined, the Colts were scheduled for two primetime games. In the 2026 regular season, they are set to match that total.

The NFL announced the season schedule Thursday, and the Colts have two road primetime matchups set: Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead S

Browns announce the 2026 schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:06 GMT

The Browns will host the Steelers for a divisional matchup on Thursday Night Football

Kelsey Russo

The Browns are set to host one primetime game against a division rival, play three consecutive road games, host four consecutive home games and close out the season against another division rival all during the 2026 NFL season.

The NFL announced the complete schedule for the 2026 regular season, and th

10 things to know about the Packers' 2026 schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Six primetime games, unique bye week await Green Bay

Wes Hodkiewicz

GREEN BAY The Packers' 2026 schedule has arrived. Here are 10 things to know:

It's big year for the primetime Pack.

Green Bay once again received the maximum of six primetime games, beginning with the home opener in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football, Sept. 24.

The Packers wi

Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Schedule Announced

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Chargers Communications

Public On-Sale of Select Single-Game Tickets Opens at 5:30 p.m. PT on*Chargers.com*/tickets

The National Football League unveiled its complete schedule for the 2026 season on Thursday, with the Los Angeles Chargers hosting Kickoff Weekend at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13 against the Arizona Cardinals as well as a pair of primetime games against the New England Patriots (SNF) and S

Houston Texans Announce 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

HOUSTONAs they celebrate their 25th season, the Houston Texans 2026 regular season schedule features four primetime games and one international game. Their primetime schedule will be highlighted by two Thursday Night Football contests, including Week 11 against the Indianapolis Colts at home and Week 16 on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles. Additionally, the Texans will play once on NBC's Sunday

Titans 2026 Schedule Announced

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:29:00 GMT

Jim Wyatt

NASHVILLEThe 2026 schedule for the Tennessee Titans is now set.

On Thursday night, the team's entire schedule was released, including the team's three preseason contests.

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The Titans open the season with back-to-back home games, on September 13 against the New York Jets, and on September 20 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The opener

NFL Spotlights Bucs in Three Prime-Time Slots in 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:26:00 GMT

The Bucs will play two road games against the Cowboys and Bears on Thursday and Sunday night, plus host division-rival Panthers for a Monday Night Football clash

Brianna Dix

The Buccaneers landed five prime-time battles each season from 2020-22 and will have three nationally-televised games in 2026, including a Thursday Night Football showcase, a Monday Night Football battle and a Sunday Night Football cl

Games to circle: Giants play four in primetime

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:20:00 GMT

Matt Citak

With only 17 matchups on the schedule, every game is a big one.

But of course, some games carry a little bit more intrigue than others. From going up against the reigning Super Bowl champions and last year's league MVP to facing former Giants coaches and players, this year's schedule has a little bit of everything.

Here are five games to circle on the Giants' 2026 schedule.

Cover 3: First impressions of the schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:05:00 GMT

byJohn Schmeelk,Dan Salomone&Matt Citak
The Giants.com crew members give their first impressions of the 2026 schedule.
John Schmeelk:Dan and Matt will handle the team-oriented aspects of this schedule, but I want to focus on some of the individual matchups and storylines that I think will be of interest this season.
The Giants will face the 2025 NFL MVP (Matthew S

One BIG thing to know about each opponent

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Matt Citak
After a long wait, the 2026 NFL schedule is officially here.
While the Giants' opponents have been set since the end of last season, we now know when those matchups will take place, starting with the primetime matchup against the Cowboys in Week 1.
A lot has changed inside the Quest Diagnostics Training Center since the end of the 2025 campaign. But the Giants aren't the only team to underg

63 facts about the 14 teams on the Falcons 2026 schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:39:35 GMT

Learn about each of Atlanta's 2026 opponents ahead of the NFL's schedule release.
Will McFadden
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons' 2026 schedule will be released Thursday evening along with the rest of the league, giving fans their first chance to see the order in which games will be played this fall.
While the sequence of the games remains unknown for now the opponents Atlanta will face have

3 Points: Is KaVontae Turpin entering GOAT status as a kick returner

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:06:56 GMT

Nick Eatman
(Editor's note: The content provided is based on opinions and/or perspective of the DallasCowboys.com editorial staff and not the Cowboys football staff or organization.)
(Editor's note: The content provided is based on opinions and/or perspective of the DallasCowboys.com editorial staff and not the Cowboys football staff or organization.)
FRISCO, Texas --It's the time of

How to Watch: Buccaneers at Cowboys | Week 5 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Dallas Cowboys in Week Five of the 2026 NFL season. Get kickoff time, TV channel, live stream, and radio details here.
Brianna Dix
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to Texas to face the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Week Five of the 2026 NFL regular season. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 8. This is your official guide from Buccaneers.com for how t

Packers announce 2026 schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Green Bay Packers' 2026 NFL schedule will feature nine home games and eight road contests and is highlighted by six prime-time contests (subject to flexible scheduling). Of the 17 games on the schedule, seven will be against teams that made the playoffs last season, including four versus division champions.
The Packers will open the season on the road for the seventh time in the last eight seasons when they t

3 Points: Jake Ferguson already climbing Cowboys TE charts

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:24:37 GMT

Nick Eatman
(Editor's note: The content provided is based on opinions and/or perspective of the DallasCowboys.com editorial staff and not the Cowboys football staff or organization.)
FRISCO, Texas --It's the time of the offseason when the rubber begins meeting the road for the Dallas Cowboys. The biggest waves of free agency and the drama of the 2026 NFL Draft are now both in the rear view

Steelers agree to terms with Boswell

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:43 GMT

Teresa Varley
The Steelers agreed to terms with kicker Chris Boswell on a new five-year contract.
Boswell has been a mainstay for the Steelers kicking game since he was signed as a free agent a month into the 2015 season.
In his first 11 seasons, Boswell has connected on 299 of 341 field goal attempts (87.7%), and 353 of 369 extra point attempts (95.7%).
In 167 games played, he accounted for 1,2

Official: Jaguars' 2026 London Matchups Revealed

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:04:56 GMT

JACKSONVILLE- The NFL has announced the 2026 international games in London, including two Jaguars matchups.The Jaguars will play the Eagles in Week 5 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11 at 9:30 a.m. ET, followed by the Texans in Week 6 at Wembley on October 18 at 9:30 a.m. ET.
The upcoming series marks the Jaguars' 12th game at Wembley and their fourth game at Tott

Lions-Patriots scheduled for Week 10 in Munich

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:02:28 GMT

Tim Twentyman
The Detroit Lions are taking part in the NFL's International series for the first time since 2015 by hosting the AFC Champion New England Patriots Week 10 in Munich at Allianz Arena on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m. ET (3:30 p.m. local time in Germany) on FOX.
The Patriots represented the AFC in the Super Bowl this past February after a 14-3 season and their 22nd AFC East title. They beat the Lo

Eli's coming to Foxborough

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Third-round pick Eli Raridon brings rare athleticism to the tight end position for the Patriots.
Paul Perillo
As a senior in high school Eli Raridon showcased rare ability. Whether on the football field or the basketball court at Valley High School in Iowa, Raridon stood out with his size, speed and elite athleticism. But it was the court where he suffered through the first speed bump of his budding caree