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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The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 2-1 to the Miami Marlins, but Shohei Ohtani stood out by pitching six strong innings. Ohtani made MLB history by completing five starts this season with great stats no other pitcher has matched since 1913, while the Dodgers manage his playing time carefully.
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The Dodgers lost to the Marlins 2-1 in a recent game.
Shohei Ohtani pitched six innings, gave up one earned run, and struck out nine batters.
Marlins pitcher Janson Junk also pitched six scoreless innings for Miami.
Ohtani’s five starts this season all meet historic pitching standards (six+ innings, ≤5 hits, ≤1 earned run, and no home runs allowed).
This pitching feat by Ohtani hasn’t been matched by any MLB pitcher since earned runs became official in 1913.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts chooses not to have Ohtani bat on his pitching days to manage his workload.
Ohtani agrees with the team’s approach, prioritizing health and the team’s success through the season.
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The New York Giants signed veteran defensive tackle Shelby Harris to help replace Dexter Lawrence, who was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals. Harris has played in the NFL for over a decade and brings experience and strong run defense to New York’s defensive line.
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The Giants traded three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals before the draft.
New York used the 10th overall pick to draft offensive tackle Francis Maiguoa to strengthen their offensive line.
Rookie Bobby Jamison-Travis, drafted in the sixth round, is unlikely to fill Lawrence’s role immediately.
The Giants signed 34-year-old DT Shelby Harris, who has played more than 140 NFL games.
Harris recently spent three years with the Cleveland Browns and has also played for the Raiders, Broncos, and Seahawks.
Over his 11-year career, Harris has recorded 28.5 sacks, 358 tackles, and 40 passes defended.
Harris is considered a strong run defender and will join defensive tackles Darius Alexander and Chancey Golston.
The Giants’ pass rush will also feature young players like Arvell Reese, Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, and Kayvon Thibodeaux.
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Atlético Madrid and Arsenal played to a 1-1 draw in the first game of their Champions League semifinal. Both teams will compete again next week in London to decide who moves on to the final.
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The match was the first leg of the Champions League semifinal.
Atlético Madrid is a soccer team from Madrid, Spain.
Arsenal is a soccer team based in London, England.
The game ended with both teams scoring one goal each.
The second leg will take place next week in London.
The aggregate score from both games will determine which team advances to the final.
The Champions League is a major European club soccer tournament.
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The 2026 World Cup will have a Panini sticker album with 980 unique stickers, the largest ever because 48 teams are participating. Collecting all stickers will be very expensive and challenging, with costs possibly over $1,300 and millions of packets needed.
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The first Panini World Cup sticker album was made in 1970 in Mexico.
The 2026 album covers 48 teams, with 980 unique stickers including 68 special ones.
A packet with seven stickers costs about $1.69 in the UK.
Even without duplicates, collecting all stickers needs about 140 packets, costing £175 ($230).
Realistically, collectors may need over 1,000 packets, costing around £1,000 ($1,351).
Panini held a launch event at Wembley Stadium with former players promoting the album.
Panini will host a live swap event and a traveling “Sticker Box” to exchange and give away stickers in the UK.
Old Panini stickers can be valuable; for example, a 1979 Maradona sticker sold for £470,000 ($556,000) at auction in 2021.
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Alex Cora, the former manager of the Boston Red Sox, posted frequently on social media after he was fired in April 2024. Some of his posts received criticism within the baseball community, while others were seen as positive. Cora has declined a recent offer to manage the Philadelphia Phillies and is currently taking time with his family before deciding on his next career step.
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Alex Cora was fired as the Boston Red Sox manager on April 25, 2024.
After his firing, Cora posted several messages on social media, including photos with former coaches and brief comments.
Some social media posts by Cora were criticized by people in the baseball industry.
ESPN's Buster Olney reported that while some posts caused backlash, others, like a thank-you message to fans, were viewed positively.
Cora was offered the job to replace Rob Thomson as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies on April 27 but declined.
He plans to spend time with his family before making decisions about future managing positions.
Cora is considered a top manager and likely to have choices for his next role when he returns.
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Lindsey Vonn, a 41-year-old Olympic skier, was seriously injured at the 2026 Winter Games after crashing during a downhill run. She suffered a severe leg injury requiring multiple surgeries and is currently working hard on her recovery, sharing updates on her progress.
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Lindsey Vonn crashed during her first downhill run at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games.
She had torn her ACL just nine days before the crash.
Vonn suffered a complex tibia fracture and was airlifted off the mountain.
She underwent multiple surgeries, and doctors nearly amputated her leg due to a condition called compartment syndrome.
Vonn has been in a wheelchair and faced serious challenges being immobile and dependent on others.
She has shared photos and updates showing her progress in physical rehab at the gym.
Vonn spoke openly about her mental health struggles during recovery but said she is improving.
She will be the commencement speaker at USC Annenberg School on May 15.
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Shaun Murphy defeated Zhao Xintong 13-10 to reach the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship, ending Zhao's chance to defend his title. Mark Allen also advanced to the semi-finals after beating Barry Hawkins 13-11.
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Shaun Murphy won 13-10 against Zhao Xintong at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
Zhao was trying to become the first first-time winner to defend the title since 1977.
Murphy previously won the World Snooker Championship in 2005.
Murphy led with high scoring breaks, including 96, 80, 70, and 69 points.
Zhao responded strongly but was unable to overcome Murphy, who secured the win in the 23rd frame.
Mark Allen won 13-11 against Barry Hawkins to reach the semi-finals for the third time.
Allen aims to complete snooker's "Triple Crown," having won the UK Championship and Masters.
The matches featured high-quality snooker with multiple century breaks (scores over 100 points in one turn).
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Ángel Mateos González, a 70-year-old former football goalkeeper from Spain, will play in an official match for CD Colunga this Sunday. If he plays, he will become the oldest player to appear in a competitive game in Spain.
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Ángel Mateos González is 70 years old and a former goalkeeper.
He retired from competitive football 27 years ago.
He will play for CD Colunga, a fifth-tier Spanish football team.
The match is against CD Praviano, a regional rival team.
The club says Mateos is playing to honor his lifelong dedication to work and football.
CD Colunga rejected the idea that this is just a stunt and highlighted his attitude and commitment.
Mateos worked as a miner before and has helped train the team’s goalkeepers this season.
Football has changed since Mateos first played, including improvements to balls and pitches.
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Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs won against the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 in Game 5, advancing to the next playoff round. Wembanyama made history by becoming the first player since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1997 to record back-to-back playoff games with double-doubles and at least six blocks.
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The Spurs beat the Trail Blazers 114-95 in Game 5 at the Frost Bank Center.
Victor Wembanyama scored 17 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and made six blocks in the game.
In the previous game, he had 27 points, 12 rebounds, and seven blocks.
Wembanyama is the first player since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1997 to have two playoff games in a row with double-doubles and six or more blocks.
Throughout the series, players shot only 8 times out of 42 attempts when Wembanyama contested the shots.
Wembanyama missed Game 3 due to a concussion but averaged 21 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 4 blocks per game in his first playoff series.
The Spurs will face the winner of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets series in the second round.
The Timberwolves currently lead that series 3-2 despite injuries.
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Aliyah Boston, a key player for the Indiana Fever basketball team, is recovering from a lower-leg injury sustained in February. She did not play in the preseason opener as a precaution, and the team plans to gradually bring her and other injured players back during the regular season.
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Aliyah Boston injured her lower leg while playing in the Unrivaled league in February.
The injury is not serious, but Boston was held out of the preseason opener against New York Liberty to be cautious.
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White does not expect Boston to play in the next preseason game against the Dallas Wings.
The Fever aim to have Boston and other injured players, Ty Harris and Lexie Hull, return for limited minutes in the season opener.
Boston said she is feeling great and is focused on returning to full strength.
Boston recently signed a four-year contract extension worth $6.3 million with the Fever.
The Fever also exercised a contract option for star player Caitlin Clark to secure her for the future.
The Fever will play the Dallas Wings in the preseason on Thursday and again in the regular season opener two days later.
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