Milan Momcilovic, the top player in the college basketball transfer portal, has decided to leave the NBA draft. He will return to college basketball and play next season.
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Milan Momcilovic played forward for Iowa State.
He was ranked as the number one player in the transfer portal.
Momcilovic had entered the NBA draft process.
His agents confirmed he is withdrawing from the NBA draft.
He plans to continue playing college basketball next season.
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Rafael Jodar improved his tennis ranking from 707th last year to 29th this year. His recent performance at the French Open has impressed fans and drawn comparisons to the famous tennis player Rafael Nadal.
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Rafael Jodar was ranked 707th in the world last year.
He is currently ranked 29th in the world in tennis.
Jodar played at the French Open, a major tennis tournament.
Fans see similarities between Jodar and tennis star Rafael Nadal.
This rise in ranking shows significant improvement in Jodar’s career.
The French Open is played on clay courts and is one of four Grand Slam tournaments.
Tennis rankings are based on players’ recent performances in tournaments.
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Oklahoma's athletics director, Roger Denny, says that if the College Football Playoff (CFP) expands, it could help his team play more challenging games outside their conference. This change might also bring back the rivalry games between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.
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Roger Denny is the athletics director at the University of Oklahoma.
He supports expanding the College Football Playoff system.
Expansion could allow Oklahoma to schedule tougher nonconference games.
It might also help renew the rivalry series between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.
The issue relates to college football scheduling and competition structure.
The discussion focuses on improving opportunities for the Oklahoma Sooners football team.
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SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said the SEC conference remains the best in college football, even though the Big Ten has won the last three national championships. The Big Ten teams have also won all four games played against SEC teams in recent College Football Playoff matches.
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Greg Sankey is the commissioner of the SEC (Southeastern Conference).
The Big Ten conference has won the last three national college football titles.
In the last three seasons, Big Ten teams have beaten SEC teams in all four College Football Playoff games.
Despite these results, Sankey believes the SEC is still the best college football conference.
The statement reflects ongoing competition and rivalry between the SEC and Big Ten conferences.
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The Indianapolis Colts extended quarterback Daniel Jones' contract for two years, but the deal includes only $50 million guaranteed, leaving the team some flexibility if Jones struggles. The Colts are also considering adding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the upcoming supplemental draft as a potential backup or future starter.
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Daniel Jones signed a two-year, $88 million contract extension with the Indianapolis Colts.
The contract guarantees $50 million, implying the Colts could move on if Jones struggles.
Jones was the No. 6 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.
He played 8-5 as a starter last season, throwing for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions.
Jones suffered an Achilles injury in December, raising concerns about his upcoming season.
The Colts plan to part ways with their 2023 first-round pick, Anthony Richardson, if they cannot trade him soon.
The team is interested in quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who may enter the supplemental draft after losing NCAA eligibility due to rehab for gambling addiction and anxiety.
Sorsby could be drafted by the Colts to learn behind Jones and provide insurance at quarterback.
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In the closing minutes of Game 5 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, Mason Plumlee committed a foul on Thunder guard Jared McCain that was later upgraded to a Flagrant 1 foul by the NBA after review. McCain, making his first playoff start, scored 20 points, and the Thunder won the game 127-114.
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Mason Plumlee fouled Jared McCain with 1:39 left in the game.
The on-court foul was reviewed and upgraded to a Flagrant 1 foul by the NBA.
A Flagrant 1 foul means the foul was more serious than a regular foul and could be dangerous.
Later, Bismack Biyombo also fouled McCain, but that foul was not upgraded.
Jared McCain was starting in the playoffs for the first time due to injuries on his team.
McCain scored 20 points in the game.
The Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 5 with a score of 127-114 over the Spurs.
Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals is scheduled for Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd supports expanding the NCAA Tournament from 68 to 76 teams starting in 2027. He believes more games will create excitement and increase fan interest, despite many critics opposing the change.
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The NCAA Tournament will expand from 68 to 76 teams beginning in 2027.
Many fans and critics oppose the expansion, fearing it will reduce the tournament’s exclusivity and weaken regular season importance.
Some critics think expansion will favor bigger conferences and could hurt smaller schools.
Tommy Lloyd, Arizona’s head coach, supports the change and thinks more games will attract viewers and energy.
Lloyd has led Arizona to multiple conference titles and recently won the Naismith Coach of the Year award.
Critics worry expansion could lessen the excitement of Selection Sunday, when teams are chosen for the tournament.
Lloyd believes the extra games will deliver drama like buzzer beaters and increase momentum for the sport.
The debate over expansion highlights differing opinions on how to grow college basketball’s biggest event.
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Myles Garrett, a top defensive player for the Cleveland Browns, signed a big contract extension but previously asked for a trade to join a team with a better chance to win. The Browns are rebuilding their team and may trade Garrett this year to get new players and improve their future prospects.
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Myles Garrett signed a four-year, $160 million contract extension with the Browns in 2025.
Garrett had earlier requested a trade because he wanted to play for a winning team.
The Browns have been struggling since 2024, winning only eight games over that time.
The Browns’ offense has been one of the best, but the team overall has not succeeded.
New coach Todd Monken has not yet met with Garrett, suggesting uncertainty about the player’s future.
The Browns delayed a $29.2 million option bonus for Garrett to make a trade easier.
The team is focusing on rebuilding with young players from recent drafts.
Trading Garrett would help the Browns improve their team and reduce financial risks from previous deals.
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Mark Bailey, a former Houston Astros catcher and coach, has died at age 64 after battling cancer. He played seven seasons in Major League Baseball and spent over 25 years working with the Astros organization in various roles.
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Mark Bailey was 64 years old when he passed away.
He played seven seasons in MLB, mostly with the Houston Astros.
Bailey appeared in 340 major league games from 1984 to 1992.
He was known as “Beetle” and was a switch-hitter (batted both left and right).
Bailey caught many games for Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, including 403 of Ryan’s 5,714 strikeouts.
The Astros traded Bailey to the Montreal Expos in 1988; he also played for the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants.
After his playing career, Bailey coached in the Astros organization, including serving as bullpen coach from 2002 to 2009.
He was inducted into several sports halls of fame, including Missouri State Athletics Hall of Fame.
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Golfers Si Woo Kim and Scottie Scheffler, who are close friends and practice partners, posted a video of their workout together shortly after competing in the final round of the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament. Both played well during the event but were defeated by Wyndham Clark, who won with a final score of 30-under par.
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Si Woo Kim and Scottie Scheffler are professional golfers on the PGA Tour and personal friends.
Both live near Dallas, belong to the same country club, and often practice together.
They posted a workout video on social media just days after competing at the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Kim and Scheffler played the final round together, shooting 6-under par each.
They finished the tournament at 27-under and 25-under par, respectively.
Wyndham Clark won the tournament with a final round score of 60 and a total of 30-under par.
Scheffler expressed excitement about competing alongside Kim before the final round.
Kim described the course as challenging and said he aimed to stay aggressive to make birdies (one stroke under par on a hole).
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Von Miller said on Wednesday that he plans to play in the 2026 football season. He has already asked Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton to bring him back to the team.
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Von Miller is a former Super Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP).
He said he will definitely play in the 2026 season.
Miller has talked to Broncos coach Sean Payton about returning to Denver.
The Broncos are the team Miller played for previously.
Miller made this statement on a Wednesday.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helped the Oklahoma City Thunder take a 3-2 lead against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals with 32 points and 9 assists. Former NBA player Richard Jefferson responded to criticism that Gilgeous-Alexander relies too much on free throws, stating that even without those free throws, he remains one of the top scorers.
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Gilgeous-Alexander made 16 of 17 free throws in Game 5, which the Thunder won 127-114.
He has attempted 134 free throws over 13 playoff games, shooting nearly 90% accuracy.
Some people criticize Gilgeous-Alexander for "hunting" fouls to score more points.
Richard Jefferson said Gilgeous-Alexander would still be a top scorer even without free throws.
Jefferson believes negative stories about players can come from fans or people who dislike them.
The Thunder need one more win to reach the NBA Finals.
The next games in the series are Game 6 and, if needed, Game 7.
Gilgeous-Alexander is an All-Star point guard recognized for his scoring ability and efficiency.
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The Los Angeles Chargers' starting offensive tackles, Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater, are expected to be ready for training camp after both missed most of last season due to injuries. Their return could strengthen the team’s offense and improve protection for quarterback Justin Herbert, who was sacked many times last season.
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Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater are the Chargers’ starting offensive tackles.
Both players were injured during the 2025 season and missed most of the games.
Rashawn Slater tore his patellar tendon in August 2025, ending his season.
Joe Alt suffered two high ankle sprains and had surgery to stabilize his ankle.
Justin Herbert was sacked 54 times in the 2025 regular season, the second most in the NFL.
Herbert still had a strong season with 3,727 passing yards and 26 touchdowns.
The Chargers made the playoffs with an 11-6 record but lost in the Wild Card round.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh said Alt and Slater are on track to be ready for training camp.
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Saquon Barkley, running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, spoke about his plans for the upcoming NFL season. He reached out to former Rams player Todd Gurley for advice on playing in a new offensive system similar to the one coached by Sean McVay. Barkley is optimistic and focused on improving under the Eagles' new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion.
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The Philadelphia Eagles had a disappointing 2025-26 season, losing in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs.
Saquon Barkley had a strong 2024 season with over 2,000 rushing yards but rushed for 1,140 yards in 2025-26.
The Eagles changed their offensive coordinator in January, hiring Sean Mannion after parting ways with Kevin Patullo.
Barkley consulted Todd Gurley for advice on playing in a "Sean McVay-like" offensive system.
Barkley expects to run more plays from under center and outside zone runs this season.
Playing under center will help Barkley see downfield better and get downhill faster.
Barkley has also studied other top NFL running backs like Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Christian McCaffrey, and Derrick Henry.
The Eagles open their 2026-27 season on Sunday, September 14, hosting the Washington Commanders.
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Marc Johnson, a well-known skateboarder who helped shape modern street skating, died at age 49. He was famous for his creative style and was honored as Skater of the Year in 2007.
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Marc Johnson was born in 1977 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
He moved to California and joined the San Jose skate scene and the Tilt Mode Army group.
His style combined technical skill with creativity and humor.
Johnson first became well-known skating for Maple and later started his own skate brand called Enjoi.
In 2007, he was named Skater of the Year by Thrasher Magazine.
His skate video part in Lakai’s Fully Flared is widely celebrated.
Johnson spoke openly about his struggles with alcohol and his recovery.
He was recently seen healthy and planning future projects before his death was announced.
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Argentina’s soccer coach, Lionel Scaloni, said that captain Lionel Messi has a left hamstring strain after leaving a recent game early. Messi’s injury is not considered serious, but the team will monitor it before the 2026 World Cup starts in June.
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Lionel Messi left a recent Inter Miami CF game in the 73rd minute due to injury.
Tests showed Messi has a muscle strain from fatigue in his left hamstring.
Coach Scaloni said the initial injury news is not very bad but the team will do more tests.
Argentina’s first friendly match before the World Cup is on June 6.
Group play for Argentina at the World Cup starts on June 16.
Argentina will compete in Group J with Algeria, Austria, and Jordan.
Messi’s participation in friendlies is preferred but not essential since those matches don’t affect tournament standings.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin soon, and Argentina is the defending champion.
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The San Diego Padres are close to the top of their division but face challenges with injured starting pitchers. Former Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. suggested that trading for Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcántara could improve the team's pitching rotation.
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The Padres have a 31-23 record and are near the division leader, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Several Padres starting pitchers including Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove are injured with no clear return date.
Tony Gwynn Jr. named Sandy Alcántara as a strong trade candidate who could help the Padres.
Alcántara plays for the Miami Marlins, who have a 26-30 record and may consider trading him.
Alcántara is 30 years old, was the 2022 National League Cy Young Award winner, and has recently returned from Tommy John surgery.
The Marlins hold a $21 million club option on Alcántara for 2027.
Padres president AJ Preller is known for making bold trades that other teams find difficult.
Alcántara’s fastball averages 97.2 mph, and he has not missed any starts this season so far.
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Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski praised quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's natural accuracy and passing skill during the team's off-season training activities. Stefanski noted Tagovailoa's ability to throw the ball precisely as an important strength while managing a quarterback competition with Michael Penix Jr., who is recovering from a knee injury.
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The Atlanta Falcons signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year deal this offseason.
Falcons also have Michael Penix Jr., their former No. 8 overall draft pick, competing at quarterback.
Penix is recovering from an ACL tear suffered late in the 2025 season.
Coach Stefanski emphasized careful distribution of practice reps between Tagovailoa and Penix during OTAs (organized team activities).
Stefanski highlighted accuracy as the most important trait for quarterbacks and praised Tagovailoa’s natural ability to throw the ball where he wants.
Tagovailoa entered the NFL in 2020 known for his accuracy and had strong college and NFL passing stats.
Despite his accuracy, Tagovailoa has thrown 36 interceptions over the last three seasons and has missed multiple games almost every year.
Stefanski has a history of improving quarterbacks and using timing and efficiency in his offensive strategies.
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UEFA has not acted on Ukraine’s complaint about Russian football clubs based in illegally occupied Ukrainian areas joining Russia’s football leagues. Fake versions of two major Ukrainian clubs are playing in lower Russian leagues, which Ukraine says breaks football rules and supports Russia’s occupation.
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Ukrainian football asked UEFA last year to investigate Russian clubs formed in occupied Ukraine.
These clubs include fake versions of Shakhtar Donetsk and Zorya Luhansk playing in Russia’s fourth-tier league.
The fake Shakhtar team leads its group and aims to rise to higher leagues in Russia.
The fake Zorya team plays in Russia’s fifth tier but trains partly in occupied Ukraine.
Two other Crimean clubs have played in Russian leagues since the occupation began.
UEFA has not responded to Ukraine’s request or taken visible action.
Russia’s national team and clubs remain banned from international competitions but Russia's football union is still a member of global football bodies.
The Ukrainian Football Association says these clubs try to legitimize Russia’s occupation and erase Ukrainian football identity.
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Caitlin Clark is a top player in the WNBA, known for her strong passing and scoring. ESPN ranked her as the fourth-best playmaker in WNBA history, and she has set records for assists and games with both 20 points and 10 assists.
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Clark was the Indiana Fever’s first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
In her first season, she set a new single-season assist record with 337 assists.
Alyssa Thomas later broke that record with 357 assists while Clark missed part of the 2025 season due to injuries.
Clark has played 58 WNBA games and holds the record for the most games with at least 20 points and 10 assists (12 games).
ESPN ranked Clark as the fourth-best WNBA playmaker ever, behind Chelsea Gray, Ticha Penicheiro, and Sue Bird.
Clark is currently averaging career highs of 23.8 points and 9 assists per game in the 2026 season.
Her team, the Indiana Fever, had a recent win against the Golden State Valkyries, with Clark contributing 22 points and 9 assists.
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