The Philadelphia Phillies lost their eighth game in a row, losing 7-2 to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. This is the longest losing streak the Phillies have had since 2018.
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The Phillies lost their eighth straight game.
The latest loss was against the Chicago Cubs.
The final score was 7-2 in favor of the Cubs.
This losing streak is the Phillies' longest since 2018.
The game took place on a Wednesday night.
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Shohei Ohtani played both as a pitcher and a batter in the Dodgers game on Wednesday night. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said they might let Ohtani rest from batting on days when he pitches.
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Shohei Ohtani pitched and batted in the Dodgers game on Wednesday.
Manager Dave Roberts is considering resting Ohtani from batting during his pitching days.
This approach aims to manage Ohtani’s workload and keep him healthy.
Ohtani is known for being both a pitcher and a hitter, which is rare.
The Dodgers want to balance Ohtani’s performance with his physical demands.
Ohtani’s role may vary depending on the team’s strategy and his condition.
The decision on Ohtani’s batting during pitching starts is not final.
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Eric Karabell shares predictions about upcoming performances in fantasy baseball. He discusses possibilities like player Murakami hitting 50 home runs and Luzardo improving soon.
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The article focuses on fantasy baseball, a game where people manage virtual baseball teams.
Eric Karabell provides his forecasts about player performances.
One player mentioned is Murakami, who might hit 50 home runs.
Another player, Luzardo, is expected to get better soon.
These predictions help fantasy managers plan their teams.
The article looks at what might happen in the near future of baseball.
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The article reviews early opinions about the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. It looks at whether the Philadelphia Flyers might win the Eastern Conference and if the Buffalo Sabres are struggling, checking if these initial judgments are accurate.
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The article discusses reactions after the first games of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
It focuses on the Philadelphia Flyers and their chances in the Eastern Conference.
It also considers the Buffalo Sabres' performance in the playoffs.
The article evaluates common early opinions or "hot takes" about these teams.
It aims to separate accurate judgments from overreactions in these early playoff games.
The Stanley Cup playoffs involve teams competing for the NHL championship.
Early games can lead to quick opinions about teams’ success or failure.
The article provides a balanced look at these early playoff assessments.
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One month into the 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) season, new team rankings have emerged. The National League (NL) teams dominate the top 10 spots, and a new team has risen to the No. 2 position.
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The MLB season is four weeks old.
A new team has reached the No. 2 rank in the power rankings.
Most of the top 10 teams come from the National League.
The rankings reflect team performance and strength early in the season.
Power rankings help fans and analysts see which teams are doing well.
These rankings change often as teams play more games.
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The New York Knicks are focusing on Karl-Anthony Towns (KAT) as a key player for their playoff success. His ability to play many roles on the court is seen as important for the team's future and current performance.
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Karl-Anthony Towns is a crucial player for the New York Knicks.
The Knicks' success in the playoffs depends on Towns' versatility.
There is ongoing discussion about how well Towns fits with the team.
Towns' ability to adapt and contribute in different ways is seen as game-changing.
The team and fans are watching closely during the playoff run to see his impact.
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Field Yates shared his final predictions for the first 32 picks in the NFL draft, including one trade. Mel Kiper Jr. added his insights about what he expects to happen in the first round.
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Field Yates created a mock draft with 32 picks for the NFL draft.
His predictions include one trade between teams.
Mel Kiper Jr. provided notes based on recent information.
Both experts focus on the first round of the draft.
The NFL draft is a process where teams select new players.
The draft helps teams build their rosters for the upcoming season.
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Brian McDermott has been named the new head coach of England's men's rugby league team for the upcoming 2026 Rugby League World Cup. He has a strong coaching background, including winning several major trophies with Leeds Rhinos, and will work part-time while continuing as an assistant coach in Australia.
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Brian McDermott is the new England rugby league head coach for the 2026 World Cup.
He led Leeds Rhinos to eight major trophies between 2010 and 2018.
McDermott replaces Shaun Wane, who stepped down in January 2024.
He will coach England part-time while assisting at the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL.
McDermott was chosen from a shortlist of five candidates.
England’s World Cup matches start in October 2026 against Tonga, France, and Papua New Guinea.
McDermott has also coached the United States national team and worked with Toronto Wolfpack and Featherstone.
He is known for being demanding in training but also has a sense of humor with his players.
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Miles Chamley-Watson is a top American fencer known for winning a world championship and Olympic bronze. He has also become famous outside fencing through fashion and friendship with Formula One star Lewis Hamilton. Chamley-Watson has created the World Fencing League to make fencing more popular and inclusive.
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Chamley-Watson is 36 years old and has competed in three Olympics, winning a team bronze medal in 2016.
In 2013, he became the first American man to win an individual world fencing title in foil.
He grew up in London, moved to New York at age nine, and chose fencing to help manage his ADHD.
Chamley-Watson experienced racism in fencing starting from age 14.
He moved into fashion modeling after the 2012 London Olympics, increasing his fame.
He is close friends with Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One champion.
Chamley-Watson has launched a Nike trainer and worked with luxury brands.
The World Fencing League, starting in Los Angeles, aims to popularize fencing and welcome diversity.
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Nice won 2–0 against Strasbourg in the French Cup semi-final, with Elye Wahi scoring both goals. Nice will play Lens in the final on May 22 at Stade de France.
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Nice beat Strasbourg 2–0 in the French Cup semi-final.
Elye Wahi scored two goals for Nice.
Strasbourg is currently 8th in Ligue 1; Nice is 15th.
The French Cup final will be on May 22 at Stade de France.
Nice lost their last final four years ago to Nantes.
Lens also qualified for the final by beating Toulouse.
Paris Saint-Germain won 3–0 against Nantes and leads Ligue 1 by four points.
In other sports news, Manchester City won in the Premier League, Chelsea fired their coach, Barcelona won in La Liga, and France will host the 2031 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
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Jess Warner Judd, a 31-year-old runner, suffered a seizure during a race in Rome in June 2024, which was later diagnosed as epilepsy. After a long recovery and therapy, she is now training for her debut at the London Marathon in 2026.
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Warner Judd collapsed with a seizure during the European Championship final in Rome in June 2024.
She was diagnosed with focal epilepsy, a condition causing seizures from one side of the brain.
Before the Rome seizure, she had a similar episode in a smaller race in California, which was not diagnosed immediately.
Doctors initially warned her that continuing to race without treatment could force her to retire.
After the diagnosis, she went through medication and therapy to manage her condition and trauma.
Returning to running was mentally and physically difficult, with slow progress at first.
Warner Judd aims to race in the London Marathon in 2026, marking a second chance in her career.
Her husband and coach witnessed the seizure and have supported her through recovery.
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New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will miss part of the NFL draft following photos of him with NFL reporter Dianna Russini at a resort. Both Vrabel and Russini, who are married, downplayed the situation, and the NFL is not investigating Vrabel’s behavior.
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Mike Vrabel, Patriots coach, said he will get counseling starting this weekend.
He will miss day three of the NFL draft on Saturday.
Photos of Vrabel and reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort were published recently.
Both Vrabel and Russini are married and released statements minimizing the photos’ importance.
The NFL said it is not investigating Vrabel.
Vrabel talked to his players about the situation before voluntary workouts started.
Russini resigned from The Athletic after the photos led to an internal review there.
Vrabel wants to stay focused on being a good husband, father, and coach during this time.
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The 2026 NFL Draft will begin soon, with 257 players chosen by 32 teams over seven rounds. The Las Vegas Raiders have the first pick and are likely to select quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy and led Indiana to a national championship.
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The NFL Draft has seven rounds and 257 players will be picked over three days.
Each of the 32 NFL teams normally gets one pick per round, but trades can change that.
Draft order is based on last season's team records, with weaker teams picking earlier.
Las Vegas Raiders have the first overall pick due to their 3-14 record and strength-of-schedule tie-breaker.
Fernando Mendoza, a quarterback from Indiana, is expected to be the top pick after winning the Heisman Trophy and a national title.
This draft class is weaker in quarterbacks compared to previous years; Mendoza might be the only QB chosen in the first round.
Other notable players include five prospects from Ohio State’s championship team and top defensive players like David Bailey and Rueben Bain Jr.
Some players, like Mendoza, will not attend the draft event in person, which is being held in Pittsburgh.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers want quarterback Aaron Rodgers to stay with the team through the 2026 season. To support him, they traded for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and might draft another receiver, KC Concepcion, to strengthen their offense.
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The Steelers want Aaron Rodgers to return for a 22nd season in 2026.
They traded with the Indianapolis Colts to get Michael Pittman Jr., a strong receiver.
ESPN analyst Jordan Reid expects the Steelers to draft KC Concepcion, a wide receiver from Texas A&M.
Concepcion is known for his quick speed and ability to make big plays, despite some issues catching the ball.
The Steelers would have a strong group of receivers: DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., and KC Concepcion.
This trio would be among the best Aaron Rodgers has had since his time with Green Bay Packers receivers like Davante Adams.
Metcalf and Pittman usually play on the sides of the field, while Concepcion could be a threat in the middle.
KC Concepcion’s draft value has increased recently due to his college performance.
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Corky Withrow, a former baseball player who briefly played for the St. Louis Cardinals, died at age 88 on April 22. He was also once drafted into the NBA but chose a career in professional baseball, where he played over 1,100 minor league games and appeared in six major league games.
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Corky Withrow played briefly for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963, appearing in six MLB games.
He had an 11-year professional baseball career with multiple teams and over 1,100 minor league games.
In 1964, he was part of a trade between the Cardinals and Chicago Cubs.
Withrow was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors of the NBA in 1961 but left basketball after one training camp.
He wrote a memoir called "Uncorked!" published in 2016.
Withrow valued meeting his baseball hero, Stan Musial, more than his brief MLB career.
He is survived by his wife, three children, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
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The Dallas Cowboys struggled with their defense last NFL season and plan to improve it in the 2026 draft. ESPN analyst Jorden Reid suggests the Cowboys might pick Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman earlier than expected, even though most experts do not predict him to be chosen so soon.
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The Cowboys had the third-worst defense in the NFL last season.
The team struggled in their secondary, defensive line, and linebacker positions.
ESPN’s Jorden Reid predicts Dallas will select safety Dillon Thieneman with the 12th overall pick in the 2026 draft.
Most experts expect Thieneman to be picked closer to the 20th spot in the draft.
Thieneman is a safety known for defending passes, making tackles, and supporting against runs.
Dallas lost their top safety, Donovan Wilson, to free agency.
Thieneman played three seasons at Purdue and Oregon with strong defensive statistics.
The Cowboys have also been linked to other defensive players like Mansoor Delane and Sonny Styles.
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The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Kyler Murray to compete for the starting job. ESPN predicts the Vikings will draft tight end Kenyon Sadiq to support Murray’s success in offense.
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Kyler Murray joined the Vikings to compete with J.J. McCarthy for quarterback.
McCarthy was the 10th overall pick in 2024 and had a mixed first year as starter.
The 2026 NFL Draft is starting soon, and the Kansas City Chiefs will pick ninth overall. The team may choose a player to help protect their quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, who recently had a knee injury.
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The 2026 NFL Draft begins Thursday night in Pittsburgh.
The Las Vegas Raiders will pick first overall and are expected to choose quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
The Kansas City Chiefs have the ninth pick in the draft.
Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ quarterback, recently suffered a torn ACL.
The Chiefs lost cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams.
Possible draft candidates for the Chiefs include Mansoor Delane (cornerback), Rueben Bain Jr. (defensive lineman), and Francis Mauigoa (offensive lineman).
Chiefs may focus on selecting players who can protect Mahomes and strengthen their defense.
Some top prospects may have injury concerns, like Mauigoa possibly needing back surgery.
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Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, may be annoyed with the team's public talks about his contract and free agency status. The Steelers owner said talks with Rodgers are ongoing, and an answer about his future should come soon.
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Aaron Rodgers is a 42-year-old quarterback and four-time NFL MVP.
Rodgers has been a frequent topic of discussion in the NFL offseason for several years.
A source suggested Rodgers is irritated by the Steelers publicly discussing his contract situation.
Last year, Rodgers signed his one-year deal with the Steelers in June.
Steelers owner Art Rooney said they are still talking to Rodgers and expect a decision soon.
Rodgers may stay away from voluntary team activities to avoid being a distraction.
The Steelers have 12 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, which will take place in Pittsburgh.
The first round of the draft begins on Thursday at 8 p.m. EST.
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