The Atlanta Falcons are entering the 2026 NFL training camp with new players and changes. They will compete for the NFC South title with fresh talent, including new quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and key additions on defense.
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The Falcons finished last season 8-9 and did not make the playoffs.
Kirk Cousins, last year's quarterback, has moved to the Las Vegas team.
Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. will compete for the starting quarterback job.
Running back Bijan Robinson had a strong previous season and is returning.
New players include wide receivers Jahan Dotson, Zachariah Branch, and Olamide Zaccheaus.
The Falcons had the second-most sacks in the NFL last year, with key defenders returning.
They added new defensive players Samson Ebukam, Da’Shawn Hand, Maason Smith, and drafted cornerback Avieon Terrell.
The team aims to compete against the Panthers and Buccaneers for the NFC South division title.
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The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team revealed its list of players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CBS News provided a detailed look at the key players to watch during the tournament.
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The announcement was made on a Tuesday.
The roster is for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The U.S. Men's National Team is preparing to compete in this event.
CBS News reporter Nicole Valdes covered the story.
The information is available on the CBS News app and website.
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Coach Pete Golding said that all the talk about Ole Miss from people outside the team shows that the Rebels are doing well both in games and in other areas. He expressed that the criticism does not bother him.
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Pete Golding is the coach of the Ole Miss football team.
There has been a lot of discussion and criticism about Ole Miss from outsiders.
Golding believes this attention reflects the team’s success.
He stated that he does not mind or care about the criticism.
The team is doing well both on the football field and off it.
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Travis Kelce and his fiancée, singer Taylor Swift, attended an NBA playoff game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks. Kelce talked about their date night on his podcast, sharing how he enjoys introducing Swift to different sports events.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged and will marry on July 3.
They attended a Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks playoff game recently.
Kelce sat courtside and was featured on camera several times during the game.
He stood up and drank a beer to excite the Cleveland crowd.
Swift wore a New York Knicks jersey, reflecting her ties to the city.
Kelce likes to take Swift to various sports events, including football, baseball, tennis, and basketball.
He talked about their date night during an episode of his podcast, New Heights.
Kelce enjoys sharing the sports he loves with Swift and letting her experience the fun.
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The NBA plans to change how it shows the draft lottery, which decides the order teams pick new players. Instead of just showing envelopes being opened, the NBA will likely broadcast the actual drawing with ping-pong balls, similar to how the NHL does it. This change aims to make the lottery more transparent and exciting for fans.
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The NBA draft lottery determines the top picks for the first round of the NBA Draft.
The Washington Wizards have the first overall pick for the 2026 draft.
Currently, the NBA reveals picks by opening envelopes with team names, not showing the actual ball drawing.
ESPN reports the NBA will begin fully televising the draft lottery process, showing the ping-pong balls.
The NHL has televised its draft lottery in this detailed way for two years.
Fans have criticized the current NBA lottery for seeming rigged or not transparent.
Showing the balls on TV could increase excitement and trust in the lottery results.
The 2026 NBA Draft is expected to be strong in talent, potentially changing teams’ futures.
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Fifteen-year-old cricket player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 97 runs from 29 balls in an important Indian Premier League (IPL) match. He set records for hitting sixes and is now the top scorer this IPL season.
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Sooryavanshi is 15 years old and plays for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
He scored 97 runs in the IPL eliminator match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
He hit 12 sixes during this match, three of them in a row off Australia’s captain Pat Cummins.
Sooryavanshi reached 50 runs in just 16 balls.
He broke the record for most sixes in a single IPL season, previously held by Chris Gayle with 59 sixes.
Earlier, Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to hit a T20 century and scored 175 runs in the Under-19 World Cup final.
He has been named to play in an India A squad for a 50-over tournament in Sri Lanka next month.
Some experts think he should play for India’s main team during the white-ball series in England this summer.
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Enzo Fernandez wants to leave Chelsea after the team failed to qualify for European competitions. Chelsea values him at £120 million and will only consider offers meeting that price.
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Enzo Fernandez is a 25-year-old Argentina midfielder currently playing for Chelsea.
Chelsea bought him from Benfica in 2023 for £107 million.
Fernandez has a contract with Chelsea until 2032.
He scored 15 goals and assisted 7 times last season.
Fernandez’s agent is discussing possible moves, with Real Madrid as the preferred option.
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have also shown some interest.
Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League last season and missed out on trophies and European football.
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso expects the club to invest in experienced Premier League players.
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Coach Mike Vrabel said on Wednesday during the Patriots' second OTA (organized team activity) that balancing his family life and football work is going well. He expressed that the situation is positive without giving many details.
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Mike Vrabel is the coach of the New England Patriots.
He spoke during the team's second OTA session.
OTA means organized team activity, a type of practice in football.
Vrabel said his balance between family and football is “really good.”
He made this comment on a Wednesday.
No specific details about how he balances these responsibilities were given.
OTAs are part of the team's preparation for the football season.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs, bringing them one win away from reaching the NBA Finals again. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 32 points and praised his teammates for their collective effort.
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The Thunder defeated the Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 at home.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and made 16 of 17 free throws.
Gilgeous-Alexander also had 9 assists and credited all 15 team members for the win.
Chet Holmgren contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Isaiah Hartenstein added 12 points and 15 rebounds.
Jared McCain scored 20 points, stepping in for injured players Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell.
Alex Caruso scored 22 points off the bench, including four three-pointers.
The Thunder have shown strong teamwork and depth despite injuries to some players.
The Spurs must win Game 6 to stay in the series, with the game scheduled in San Antonio.
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The Los Angeles Rams gave quarterback Matthew Stafford a new one-year contract worth $55 million, including a $5 million signing bonus. Stafford’s deal includes guaranteed money for 2026 and 2027, with possible extra payments if the team wins championships and other conditions are met.
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Stafford signed a one-year, $55 million contract with the Rams, including a $5 million signing bonus.
He is guaranteed $40 million in the 2026 season.
The 2027 salary includes a $45 million base salary and a $5 million roster bonus, which become guaranteed by March 2027 if Stafford remains on the team.
The contract has a "dummy" year in 2029 with a $100 million base salary that activates if he stays on the team into 2028.
Stafford can earn up to $5 million more in incentives over the next two seasons for winning the NFC Championship and Super Bowl, with conditions on playtime.
Stafford led the NFL in 2025 with 4,707 passing yards and had a career-best 46 touchdown passes and eight interceptions.
The total potential value of the contract with incentives could reach $105 million over two seasons.
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The San Antonio Spurs lost Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 127-114, falling behind 3-2 in the series. Spurs guard Stephon Castle expressed frustration about the referees, saying the Spurs were not allowed to play as physically on defense as the Thunder were.
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The Spurs lost Game 5 to the Thunder with a score of 127-114.
The Spurs now trail the series 3-2.
Stephon Castle said the Spurs don’t get the same freedom to play physical defense as the Thunder.
The Spurs were called for seven more fouls than the Thunder.
Despite more fouls, the Spurs only had six fewer free throw attempts than the Thunder.
Victor Wembanyama scored 20 points but struggled with shooting, hitting 4 of 15 shots.
Castle had a strong game with 24 points, six assists, five rebounds, and three steals.
Game 6 will be played at the Spurs’ home court, and if needed, Game 7 would be in Oklahoma City.
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Kendrick Perkins criticized Victor Wembanyama's performance in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, saying Wembanyama was outplayed and didn’t play aggressively enough. The San Antonio Spurs lost the game 127-114 to the Oklahoma City Thunder and now trail the series 3-2.
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Victor Wembanyama scored 20 points, had six rebounds, one assist, three blocks, and two steals in Game 5.
Kendrick Perkins said Wembanyama was "punked" and outplayed by Isaiah Hartenstein.
Perkins said Wembanyama took too many jump shots instead of playing strong near the basket.
The Spurs were close after the first quarter but fell behind by halftime and lost by 13 points.
Wembanyama has been playing more minutes in this playoff series, averaging 38.8 minutes per game.
The Spurs are young and less experienced compared to their opponents.
San Antonio faces a must-win game in Game 6 back at home.
Wembanyama had a historic first game with 41 points and 24 rebounds but has been less dominant in later games.
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Manchester United lost £22 million from firing their former manager Ruben Amorim but improved money and performance afterward. The club cut costs, boosted income from TV deals and Champions League play, and reported better profits in the first nine months of the year.
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Manchester United lost £22 million from sacking Ruben Amorim in January.
Improved performance under interim and now permanent manager Michael Carrick helped the club reach the Champions League.
Broadcast income rose 57% to nearly £65 million in the third quarter due to more TV coverage.
Full-year revenue forecast increased to £655-665 million, up from earlier predictions.
Cost-cutting measures began after co-owner Jim Ratcliffe bought a stake in 2024, including staff reductions and closing the staff canteen.
Operating expenses fell by £19 million to £525 million over nine months despite £260 million spent on players.
The club reported a £37.7 million operating profit in nine months, an improvement from a £3.2 million loss last year.
Overall, Manchester United posted an £18 million loss before tax, mainly from £20 million in interest on debt linked to the Glazer family takeover.
Betway will sponsor Manchester United’s training kits next season, for about £20 million, while Champions League qualification is expected to add another £80 million.
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The United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) is reuniting key players Mallory Swanson, Sophia Wilson, and Trinity Rodman for two friendly matches against Brazil in June 2026. These three players, known as the “Triple Espresso,” last played together at the 2024 Paris Olympics and are now returning after time away due to pregnancies and injuries.
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Swanson, Wilson, and Rodman led the USWNT to a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, scoring 10 of the team’s 12 goals.
Swanson and Wilson missed much of 2025 due to pregnancy but have recently returned to club and national team play.
Rodman has dealt with back and knee injuries but has played in all USWNT matches this year, including captaining the team once.
The USWNT will play Brazil on June 6 in São Paulo and June 9 in Fortaleza as part of their preparation for World Cup qualifying.
The USWNT has added other players to the roster, including rising young forwards and returning midfielders and defenders.
Notable absences from the roster include center-back Naomi Girma and midfielder Sam Coffey due to injuries.
The matches against Brazil are significant as Brazil will host the Women’s World Cup next summer, and playing in Brazil offers valuable experience.
Head coach Emma Hayes emphasized the importance of building team connections ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.
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Travis Kelce has bought a small ownership share of the Cleveland Guardians baseball team, the city where he grew up. His teammate, Patrick Mahomes, who partly owns the Kansas City Royals, congratulated Kelce and joked about his pitching skills.
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Travis Kelce is a well-known football player for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Kelce purchased a minority ownership stake in the Cleveland Guardians baseball team.
Cleveland is Kelce’s hometown.
Kelce said he values the city and community where he grew up.
Kelce wants to learn about team ownership and help support the Guardians.
Patrick Mahomes, Kelce’s teammate, owns part of the Kansas City Royals baseball team.
Mahomes made a joking post online about Kelce’s pitching after the announcement.
Both athletes now have ownership roles in teams within the same baseball division, the AL Central.
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After losing Game 5 in the Western Conference Finals, Spurs player Victor Wembanyama left the arena without talking to reporters. The NBA is considering whether to punish him for not doing the usual media interviews after the game.
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Victor Wembanyama plays for the San Antonio Spurs.
The Spurs lost Game 5 to the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 127-114.
Wembanyama left the arena without speaking to reporters, breaking usual league rules.
The NBA must decide whether to punish him for skipping media duties.
Wembanyama was voted the most media-friendly player this season.
This was Wembanyama’s worst game of the series and his worst playoff game so far.
Game 6 between the Spurs and Thunder will happen on May 28.
If punished, Wembanyama could face a fine.
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The San Antonio Spurs are encouraging their star player, Victor Wembanyama, to be more aggressive by taking more shots in their playoff games. After a poor performance with few attempts on goal, teammates and coach Mitch Johnson both emphasized that Wembanyama needs to score more to help the team win.
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Victor Wembanyama had a difficult playoff game, shooting 4 of 15 and missing all 5 three-point attempts.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama should take more than 15 shots and score over 20 points.
Guard Stephon Castle said Wembanyama faces heavy defense but needs to be more aggressive.
Castle explained that Wembanyama’s aggression helps open opportunities for other players.
In games the Spurs won, Wembanyama scored at least 33 points and took over 22 shots.
In losses, Wembanyama took 16 or fewer shots and scored 26 points or less.
The Spurs want Wembanyama to increase his effort as their top player to improve chances in the playoffs.
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Roger Bennett, the founder and CEO of Men in Blazers Media Network, appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss the U.S. men's national soccer team roster for the upcoming World Cup. The team roster was officially announced on Tuesday.
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Roger Bennett is the founder and CEO of Men in Blazers Media Network.
He appeared on CBS Mornings to talk about the U.S. men's national soccer team.
The discussion focused on the World Cup roster for the U.S. team.
The roster was announced on Tuesday.
The World Cup is a major international soccer tournament.
The analysis was shown on CBS News and is available on the CBS News App.
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Texas Tech University supports their quarterback Brendan Sorsby as he asks the NCAA to allow him to play this fall. Sorsby recently completed a treatment program for gambling addiction and anxiety and is now working to regain his eligibility to play college football.
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Brendan Sorsby is a quarterback for Texas Tech University.
He has a diagnosed gambling addiction and anxiety disorder.
Sorsby completed an intensive inpatient rehab program.
Texas Tech University is backing Sorsby in his fight with the NCAA.
He wants to return to playing football in the upcoming fall season.
The NCAA is the organization that sets eligibility rules for college athletes.
The university publicly supports Sorsby’s efforts to regain eligibility.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Victor Wembanyama needs to take more shots and score more points to help his team win.
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The Thunder won Game 5 against the Spurs with a score of 127-114.
The Spurs are close to being eliminated from the playoffs.
Victor Wembanyama made 4 of 15 shots and missed all five 3-point attempts in the game.
Wembanyama scored 20 points, with 12 points coming from free throws.
Coach Johnson said Wembanyama should take more than 15 shots and score more than 20 points.
In Spurs wins, Wembanyama has taken at least 22 shots; in losses, he took 16 or fewer shots.
Johnson also mentioned the team needs to make better, more confident plays during games.
Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday, May 28.
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