Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez was hit by a pitch on Wednesday and will have more tests on his left elbow when the team goes back to New York. Meanwhile, pitcher Gerrit Cole is making progress in his recovery.
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Jasson Dominguez plays outfield for the New York Yankees.
He was hit by a pitch on Wednesday.
Dominguez’s left elbow needs further medical testing.
The testing will happen after the team returns to New York.
Gerrit Cole, a Yankees pitcher, is currently rehabbing an injury.
Cole is reported to be making progress in his rehab.
No specific injury details or timelines were given for Dominguez or Cole.
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Alex Cora sent an email to the Boston Red Sox organization expressing his gratitude for his time as a player and manager. This came after he was unexpectedly fired following a poor start to the 2026 season.
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Alex Cora was a player and manager for the Boston Red Sox.
He was fired on a Saturday night during the 2026 season.
The firing happened because the team's season started poorly.
Cora sent a thank-you email to the organization after his firing.
The email was obtained and shared by Mass Live, a news outlet.
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The Indiana Fever will host the Dallas Wings for their first home preseason game this Thursday after playing their opener against the New York Liberty in Brooklyn. Fever coach Stephanie White is expecting a large and enthusiastic crowd as fans look forward to seeing the team, especially star player Caitlin Clark, back on their home court.
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The Indiana Fever played their preseason opener against the New York Liberty in Brooklyn.
Their first home game of the season, a preseason match against the Dallas Wings, is scheduled for Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Fever head coach Stephanie White expects a full arena and a great atmosphere for the home opener.
Caitlin Clark was the top pick in the 2024 WNBA draft and won Rookie of the Year in 2024.
Clark had limited playing time in the 2025 season due to various injuries.
In the recent preseason game, Clark scored 7 points with low shooting accuracy.
The Fever and Wings will also play their regular-season opener at Gainbridge Fieldhouse two days after the preseason matchup.
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Jim Furyk has been named the captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup team for the 2025 competition in Ireland. Furyk has a long history with the Ryder Cup, having played in nine events, and he is respected for his leadership skills. Top player Scottie Scheffler praised Furyk’s experience and organization.
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Jim Furyk will captain Team USA for the 46th Ryder Cup in 2025.
Furyk has played in nine Ryder Cups consecutively from 1997 to 2014.
The Ryder Cup is a golf competition between teams from the United States and Europe.
Team USA last won the Ryder Cup in 2021 but lost the events in 2023 and 2025.
Scottie Scheffler, the world’s number one golfer, supports Furyk’s appointment as captain.
Furyk has led the U.S. Ryder Cup team as captain before.
The 2025 Ryder Cup will be held in Ireland.
The PGA of America oversees the Ryder Cup team and selected Furyk as captain.
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Hailey Van Lith and Angel Reese played together in college and one season in the WNBA with the Chicago Sky. Recently, the Sky traded Reese to the Atlanta Dream, but both players said they still respect each other and wish each other well.
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Van Lith and Reese were teammates at LSU and then on the Chicago Sky in the WNBA.
Reese helped Van Lith during her rookie season by supporting her as a "big sister."
The Chicago Sky and Dallas Wings had the worst WNBA records last season at 10-34.
The Chicago Sky traded Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for two first-round draft picks.
Reese was drafted 7th overall in 2024 and has been a two-time All-Star and league leader in rebounds.
Van Lith said the trade was understandable as part of the business of sports.
Reese expressed gratitude and emotion about joining the Dream at her introductory press event.
The Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream will face each other in a preseason game soon.
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The Carolina Panthers chose to extend quarterback Bryce Young's contract for a fifth year, keeping him with the team through 2027. Young had a strong season in 2023 and the team is focused on building their lineup around him.
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The Panthers picked up Bryce Young’s fifth-year contract option, worth $25.9 million, officially signed in mid-2024.
Bryce Young was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2023 and led his team to an 8-8 record during his rookie season.
He completed 63.6% of his passes, threw for 3,011 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 2023.
Young had six game-winning drives in the 2023 season, including regular time and overtime plays.
The Panthers lost a close playoff game to the Los Angeles Rams in January 2024, with Young throwing for 264 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
The team is building a roster with young offensive players and added new left tackles to support Young.
General Manager Dan Morgan praised Young’s improvement and suggested a long-term contract extension might be possible before 2027.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was very upset after a penalty decision in their Champions League semifinal against Atlético Madrid was canceled. The penalty call was initially given but then overturned, which affected the game.
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The match was a Champions League semifinal between Arsenal and Atlético Madrid.
Arsenal was originally awarded a penalty during the game.
The penalty decision was later overturned by the referees.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed strong frustration about the decision.
The penalty call change had an impact on the flow of the match.
The Champions League semifinal is an important tournament stage for European football teams.
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Joel Embiid, a 32-year-old player for the Philadelphia 76ers, has faced many injuries throughout his NBA career, including foot and knee problems and an emergency appendectomy in April 2024. After returning to play, he expressed his desire to keep playing basketball as long as he can and to enjoy being part of a team trying to win.
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Joel Embiid was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2014 but started playing in the 2016-17 season due to a foot injury.
He has suffered multiple injuries, including knee issues, facial fractures, and a Bell’s palsy diagnosis.
Embiid had an emergency appendectomy on April 9, 2024, which kept him sidelined until recently.
He returned to play in Game 4 of the first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics.
Embiid scored 33 points in Game 5 despite a knee injury scare.
He is a seven-time NBA All-Star and won the NBA MVP award in 2023.
Embiid said he wants to play as long as possible and enjoy being part of a team focused on winning.
The 76ers are currently facing the Celtics in the first-round playoffs, with the series tied 3-2 in Boston’s favor.
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The Boston Red Sox placed their top pitcher, Garrett Crochet, on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation. They called up Nick Eaton to fill the roster spot while the team manages injuries and changes in their pitching lineup.
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Garrett Crochet, the Red Sox’s ace starting pitcher, was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 26.
Crochet is dealing with left shoulder inflammation.
The Red Sox recalled infielder/outfielder Nick Eaton from Triple-A Worcester to fill Crochet’s roster spot.
Crochet's recent pitching performance included a strong 6-inning shutout start on April 25 but several poor starts beforehand.
He has pitched 30 innings this season with a 6.30 ERA, indicating more runs allowed than average.
Starting pitcher Sonny Gray is also on the injured list due to a hamstring injury.
The current Red Sox starting pitchers include Payton Tolle, Brayan Bello, Ranger Suarez, and Connelly Early.
The Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora recently and have Chad Tracy as the new interim manager.
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Veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson is leading the competition to be the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in the 2026 NFL season. He gained more first-team playing time than Shedeur Sanders during the Browns' recent voluntary minicamp, and the coach hopes to decide the starter soon.
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Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders competed for the Browns' starting quarterback job during a recent minicamp.
Watson got more first-team reps than Sanders by the end of the minicamp.
Browns head coach Todd Monken wants to name the starting quarterback by early June.
Watson missed the entire 2025 NFL season due to recovery from a torn Achilles tendon.
Sanders started seven games as a rookie, with 1,400 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
Sanders will need to impress the coaching staff significantly to become the starter.
Other quarterbacks on the Browns' roster include Dillon Gabriel and rookie Taylen Green.
The Browns are preparing for the 2026 NFL season and need to finalize their quarterback lineup.
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Arsenal and Atlético Madrid played a match in the UEFA Champions League semifinal but did not score many goals. Despite this, their contest is still open and undecided as they continue to compete for a place in the final.
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Arsenal and Atlético Madrid are competing in the UEFA Champions League semifinals.
Both teams did not score many goals in their recent match.
Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain showed stronger attacking performances in the competition.
The semifinal tie between Arsenal and Atlético Madrid remains close and undecided.
The outcome will be decided in future matches between these two teams.
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DeAndre Jordan, a center for the New Orleans Pelicans, has won the NBA’s 2025-26 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award. This award honors the player recognized as the best teammate for qualities like teamwork, leadership, and dedication.
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The Twyman-Stokes award started in the 2012-13 NBA season.
It honors players known for selfless play, leadership, and team commitment.
DeAndre Jordan was chosen over other finalists including Jrue Holiday and Jeff Green.
Jordan is 37 years old and has played 18 seasons in the NBA.
He was drafted in the second round by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2008.
Jordan played 12 games for the Pelicans in the 2025-26 season, averaging 4.4 points and 6.3 rebounds per game.
Pelicans coach James Borrego praised Jordan for being a mentor, coach, and supporter for the team.
The award was previously won by players like Stephen Curry and Mike Conley.
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Tyran Stokes, a top high school basketball player, has chosen to join the University of Kansas basketball team. He declined an offer from the University of Kentucky, which was hoping to add him to strengthen their team.
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Tyran Stokes is considered the No. 1 basketball recruit in the country and is expected to be a future top NBA draft pick.
He is 18 years old, 6-foot-7 tall, and weighs 230 pounds, known for his strength and skill on the court.
Stokes performed well at Prolific Prep in California, Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, and Rainier Beach in Seattle.
He scored 63 points in one game at Rainier Beach, setting a school record.
He has won three gold medals playing for USA Basketball.
Stokes picked Kansas, coached by Bill Self, over Kentucky, coached by Mark Pope.
Kansas' 2025–26 season ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament after finishing 24–11 overall.
Kentucky finished their recent season with a 22–14 record and also lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, hoping Stokes would help improve their team.
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Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's forward, got a minor muscle injury against Crystal Palace but is expected to come back before the season ends. He plans to leave Liverpool this summer after nine years and will likely play again before that.
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Salah was injured during a match against Crystal Palace with a suspected hamstring issue.
Liverpool says the injury is minor and expects Salah to recover in time to play again this season.
Salah announced he would leave Liverpool after nine years at the club.
He scored 257 goals in 435 games for Liverpool.
Liverpool’s last game this season is on May 24 against Brentford at Anfield.
Salah is expected to be able to play in the 2024 World Cup as captain of Egypt.
Since joining Liverpool in 2017, Salah has won many trophies, including two Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Salah is the third-highest goal scorer in Liverpool history behind Ian Rush and Roger Hunt.
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Duke and UConn, two major college basketball teams, played a close game in the 2026 NCAA Tournament where UConn won 73-72 after coming back from a 19-point deficit. They are now planning to face each other again in the 2026-27 season in a game set for Las Vegas.
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UConn beat Duke 73-72 after trailing by 19 points in the 2026 NCAA Elite Eight game.
Freshman Braylon Mullins scored the winning three-pointer for UConn after a Duke player’s mistake.
UConn advanced to the Final Four and then lost in the national championship game to Michigan.
Duke and UConn are arranging another game for the day before Thanksgiving at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The all-time series between Duke and UConn is now tied at 5-5.
Their first game against each other was in 1976, won by Duke 64-62.
Jon Rothstein from CBS Sports reported on the upcoming game agreement.
There is no exact date yet for when this future game will be officially announced.
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French race driver Romain Grosjean hit a bird while testing his car for the Indianapolis 500 race. He described the incident in detail, mentioning the mess it made on his helmet and suit, which upset the animal rights group Peta.
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Romain Grosjean hit a bird while testing for the Indy 500 at about 230 mph.
He said his helmet, seat, and racing suit smelled bad from the bird.
Grosjean did not express sadness for the bird but focused on the mess and damage.
Animal group Peta criticized Grosjean for not showing concern for the bird’s suffering.
Peta said birds have feelings and promised to send Grosjean plant-based chicken.
Grosjean previously hit a groundhog during a 2019 Formula One practice session.
The Indianapolis 500 race will happen on May 24.
Grosjean races for the Dale Coyne Racing team.
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British tennis player Jack Draper will miss the rest of the clay court season, including the French Open, due to a knee injury. Draper aims to return for the grass court season in June but will likely drop in world rankings because he cannot defend points from last year.
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Jack Draper is 24 years old and from Britain.
He retired during his only clay court match this season because of a knee tendon injury.
Draper missed the Madrid and Rome ATP 1000 tournaments due to the injury.
He is currently ranked 28th but will drop to about 50th after the Madrid Open.
Draper hopes to start playing again in June on grass courts, beginning with Stuttgart and then Queen’s Club in London.
Earlier this year, Draper won the Indian Wells Masters 1000 title and beat Novak Djokovic en route to the quarter-finals.
Draper’s career has been affected by various injuries to his shoulder, hip, arm, and now knee.
Other British players, Emma Raducanu and Sonay Kartal, have also had recent health issues affecting their play.
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Anthony Davis joined the Washington Wizards after a trade from the Dallas Mavericks where he played only 29 games due to injuries. Davis, a 33-year-old NBA player with many All-Star appearances and a championship, shared his career goals including winning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards, scoring 20,000 points, playing 20 years, and celebrating a championship parade.
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Anthony Davis was traded to the Washington Wizards after playing a short time with the Dallas Mavericks.
He has dealt with injuries during his career and played 29 games for the Mavericks.
Davis has many All-Star selections and won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers.
He wants to win MVP (Most Valuable Player) and Defensive Player of the Year awards before retiring.
Davis hopes to score 20,000 points in his career; he currently has 19,385 points.
He aims to play 20 years in the NBA, starting from when he joined in 2012.
The Wizards are not yet a top team but have new players like Trae Young and possibly a high draft pick to improve the team.
Davis said winning a championship parade is important because he never got one when he won during the COVID-affected season.
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