Bucky Irving, a running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is still recovering from shoulder surgery and may not be ready to play at the start of the 2026 NFL season. His coach said Irving could return sometime in the summer or fall, which may cause the team to start the season without him.
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Irving suffered foot and shoulder injuries in 2025 and missed seven games recovering.
He played the rest of the 2025 season with a shoulder brace and did not perform at his usual level.
Irving's shoulder injury required surgery in the offseason, and he is currently rehabbing.
Coach Todd Bowles said Irving’s return could happen in summer or fall 2026.
Irving rushed for 1,122 yards and scored eight touchdowns in his rookie 2024 season.
He set a franchise record with 5.4 yards per rush attempt in 2024.
The Buccaneers have backup running backs Kenneth Gainwell, Sean Tucker, and Josh Williams ready to fill in.
The team hopes Irving will regain his rookie-year form once fully healthy.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is throwing again at the team's offseason training activities (OTAs) five months after tearing his ACL and LCL in December 2025. Videos show Mahomes practicing with a knee brace, suggesting he is recovering well and likely ready for the 2026 NFL season opener.
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Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL on December 14, 2025, the most serious injury of his career.
He began throwing at the Chiefs’ OTAs about five months later, wearing a knee brace.
Mahomes had previously played through serious injuries, including a dislocated kneecap in 2019 and a high ankle sprain during the 2022 playoffs.
The Chiefs posted videos on social media showing Mahomes practicing passing drills.
Reporters will only be allowed in the OTAs starting Thursday, but official footage confirms Mahomes' progress.
Mahomes is expected to be ready for the Chiefs’ Week 1 game on September 14, 2026, against the Denver Broncos.
The Chiefs missed the playoffs in the previous season after three straight Super Bowl appearances.
Mahomes aims to return to MVP form and help the Chiefs compete for another championship.
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The New York Knicks reached the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. John Calipari, a well-known basketball coach, praised the Knicks and especially highlighted player Karl-Anthony Towns, who he coached in college.
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The Knicks won Game 4 against the Cavaliers with a score of 130-93.
This win gave the Knicks a spot in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1997.
The Knicks have won 11 straight playoff games, including two series sweeps (winning a best-of-seven series without losing any game).
Key players in the Knicks’ success include Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns.
John Calipari coached Towns at Kentucky during the 2014-15 season and praised his current performance.
Calipari also coaches the Arkansas Razorbacks and has coached other NBA players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, De'Aaron Fox, and Keldon Johnson.
Teams with Calipari’s former players, the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, were tied 2-2 in the Western Conference Finals at the same time.
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Michael Malone, a former NBA coach, recently became the new head coach for North Carolina’s college basketball team. Matt Able, a promising player and recent NBA draft hopeful, has withdrawn from the draft and will play for North Carolina next season, boosting Malone’s new team.
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Michael Malone coached the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA title.
Malone has not coached college basketball in over 20 years before joining UNC.
Matt Able is a 6-foot-6 guard with a 6-foot-8 wingspan.
Able played his freshman season at NC State, averaging 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game.
Able was a five-star recruit and expected to be drafted in the early second round of the NBA draft.
Able recently performed well at the 2026 NBA Combine before deciding to return to college basketball.
UNC’s basketball team struggled with three-point shooting last season, hitting only 34.2%.
Able’s skills address UNC’s needs for size, shooting, and an experienced guard in the ACC conference.
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The Arizona Cardinals are unlikely to start rookie quarterback Carson Beck early in the 2024 season, as Gardner Minshew and Jacoby Brissett are currently the main contenders for the quarterback position. Although Beck shows promise, the team seems focused on letting him develop while Minshew or Brissett lead the offense.
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Jacoby Brissett is the Cardinals’ starting quarterback during spring practices but is in the final year of his contract.
Gardner Minshew was signed by the Cardinals this offseason and is competing for the starting job.
Carson Beck was drafted in the third round and is a new quarterback prospect for the team.
Brissett replaced Kyler Murray last season after Murray’s injury and had a solid performance.
Minshew has NFL starting experience but was benched last season with the Raiders due to poor performance.
Sports analysts suggest Minshew has a good chance to be the Week 1 starter instead of Beck.
The Cardinals may plan to develop Beck slowly and possibly start him later in the season or in the future.
The team might draft another quarterback in 2027, so they want to evaluate Beck carefully first.
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A rare Victor Wembanyama basketball card sold for a record $5.11 million in a private sale. Wembanyama, a 7-foot-4 French player for the San Antonio Spurs, has earned several top NBA honors this season.
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The card is a 1-of-1 numbered 2023-24 Panini Prizm Black parallel.
It sold for $5.11 million, the highest price ever paid for a Wembanyama card.
This sale ranks fourth highest for any basketball card and eleventh overall in sports card sales.
It is the most expensive known sale of a non-autographed NBA card.
Previously, the most expensive Wembanyama card sold for $860,100 in February 2025.
Wembanyama won the NBA’s first-ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year award.
He also earned a unanimous All-Defensive First Team and his first All-NBA First Team selection.
Wembanyama led the Spurs to a 62-20 regular season, their best record since 2018-19, and is currently competing in the Western Conference Finals.
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This article ranks the top five celebrity fans of the New York Knicks basketball team. It highlights Spike Lee as the biggest Knicks fan, followed by actor Timothée Chalamet, and mentions others like Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan, and Anne Hathaway.
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Spike Lee has been a loyal Knicks fan for over 40 years and rarely misses a game.
Timothée Chalamet is recognized as a passionate Knicks fan who supported the team even when they were struggling.
Kylie Jenner attended games with Chalamet, including during the Knicks’ playoff sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Ben Stiller missed a playoff game to attend the Met Gala but explained it was to avoid inconveniencing a friend.
Comedian Tracy Morgan was visibly emotional after the Knicks defeated the Cavaliers to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.
Anne Hathaway supports both the Knicks and Arsenal soccer club, and she may witness both teams win championships soon.
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Lamar Jackson has returned to the Baltimore Ravens’ voluntary offseason training activities (OTAs) after missing the first days. Head coach Jesse Minter said Jackson communicated his absence and remains an important team leader. The Ravens have made key player signings and coaching changes, and sports experts predict they have strong chances for the upcoming season and the Super Bowl.
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Lamar Jackson missed the start of the Baltimore Ravens’ OTAs but returned shortly after.
Head coach Jesse Minter said Jackson stayed active during offseason and is a team leader.
The Ravens hired Jesse Minter as head coach after firing John Harbaugh in January 2026.
Baltimore signed Trey Hendrickson, a strong defensive player known for sacking quarterbacks.
The team brought in Declan Doyle as the new offensive coordinator to improve their offense.
Sportsbooks give the Ravens good odds to win their division, the AFC, and possibly the Super Bowl.
The Ravens’ schedule is considered relatively easy compared to other NFL teams.
Experts expect Baltimore to win about 11 or 12 games in the upcoming NFL season.
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The New York Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Tickets for their first home game at Madison Square Garden are very expensive, with some costing more than a house in cities like Oklahoma City or San Antonio.
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The Knicks are playing their first NBA Finals home game in 27 years.
The first two Finals games will be played on the road in Texas or Oklahoma.
The cheapest ticket for the Knicks’ first home Finals game costs about $3,400.
Some lower bowl seats near celebrities cost over $100,000 each.
The most expensive ticket for Game 3 is around $190,000.
That ticket price could buy a three-bedroom home in Oklahoma City or San Antonio.
Knicks fans are very excited about this rare opportunity to see their team in the Finals.
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The New York Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The article compares how much the sports world and society have changed since that time.
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The Knicks last played in the NBA Finals on June 25, 1999, losing to the San Antonio Spurs.
Since then, the Spurs have won multiple championships, with their last title in 2014.
Several sports teams have relocated or changed, such as the Montreal Expos becoming the Washington Nationals and the Seattle SuperSonics moving to Oklahoma City.
The Houston Texans started in 2002, and Los Angeles gained two NFL teams (Rams and Chargers) since 1999.
Sports social media and player lineups have changed greatly; none of the Spurs’ current key players were alive in 1999.
In 1999, social media and YouTube did not exist, LeBron James was just starting high school, and online dating was uncommon.
The Knicks last won an NBA championship in 1973.
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Kelsey Plum, a leading player for the Los Angeles Sparks, suffered a right leg injury during a practice scrimmage. The extent of her injury is unclear, but it could impact the team's performance in upcoming games.
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Plum injured her lower right leg, possibly her ankle, during a five-on-five practice session.
She is the Sparks' top scorer, averaging 26.8 points and 6.3 assists per game.
Plum has led the team in scoring in five out of six games this season.
The Sparks currently have a 3-3 record this season.
Plum missed the entire 2020 season because of an Achilles tendon injury.
Other key players expected to help if Plum misses games include Dearica Hamby, Nneka Ogwumike, and rookie Cameron Brink.
Nneka Ogwumike returned to practice after missing the last game due to a minor thumb injury.
The Sparks’ next game is against the Washington Mystics on Friday night.
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Ed Orgeron, who led LSU to a national championship in 2019, has returned to LSU as a special assistant to recruiting and defense on head coach Lane Kiffin’s staff. Kiffin said Orgeron's return strengthens LSU's recruiting efforts, which is key to building a strong football team.
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Ed Orgeron was LSU’s head coach when the team won the national championship in 2019 with a perfect 15-0 record.
LSU hired Orgeron last week as a special assistant focused on recruiting and defense.
Lane Kiffin and Orgeron are close friends and discussed the role for several days before Orgeron accepted.
Orgeron is known for his strong recruiting skills, especially in Louisiana.
The 2019 LSU team featured many players who went on to the NFL.
Since Kiffin became head coach, LSU has recruited several highly rated players including top quarterbacks and other key positions.
Kiffin believes combining his and Orgeron's recruiting efforts will keep LSU among the top college football programs in the future.
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Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s request to regain eligibility for the upcoming season was denied by the NCAA after he completed rehab for gambling addiction. Sorsby has taken responsibility for his addiction and plans to continue treatment while aiming to play for Texas Tech, with a court hearing set for June 1 to review his case.
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Brendan Sorsby is a Texas Tech quarterback who completed a 35-day rehab for gambling addiction.
The NCAA denied his request to have his eligibility reinstated for the upcoming football season.
Sorsby filed a temporary injunction against the NCAA, with a court hearing scheduled for June 1 in Lubbock, Texas.
He is represented by sports attorney Jeffrey Kessler.
Sorsby expressed commitment to his recovery and wants to support others facing similar issues.
He hopes to play for Texas Tech again and will use the university’s Center for Students in Addiction Recovery.
Sorsby threw for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns for Cincinnati last season before transferring.
Without Sorsby, Texas Tech faces uncertainty at the quarterback position due to injuries to backups.
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The Los Angeles Angels baseball team might have to change their name because of a new California law. The article suggests three possible new names: California Angels, Orange County Angels, or Anaheim Angels, reflecting different local ties.
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Shohei Ohtani left the Angels and won two World Series with the Dodgers.
The Angels are near the bottom of the MLB standings for 2026.
A proposed California bill (AB 2512) could force the Angels to focus on being an Anaheim team instead of Los Angeles.
The team was called the California Angels for 30 years in the past.
Anaheim’s NHL team, the Ducks, identifies strongly with Orange County.
The Angels won their only World Series championship while named the Anaheim Angels.
The Dodgers have been more successful recently, winning multiple championships in Los Angeles.
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The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team has announced its player roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will be hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and will start next month.
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The U.S. Men's National Team roster for the 2026 World Cup is now official.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The tournament begins next month.
CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell reported from New York City.
The announcement and coverage are available on CBS News platforms.
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The Houston Texans have given wide receiver Nico Collins a new contract deal that increases his pay over the next two years. The team wants to show how important Collins is to their future after he missed a key playoff game due to a concussion.
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Nico Collins is a wide receiver for the Houston Texans.
He missed the AFC Divisional playoffs game against the New England Patriots due to a concussion.
The Texans lost that game 30-6.
Collins recently signed a three-year contract extension through 2027.
The Texans adjusted his contract to guarantee his salary for the next two seasons.
His new deal includes a $9 million pay increase this year and $8 million next year.
Collins was drafted by the Texans in the third round, 89th overall, in 2021.
He has had three straight seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards, including 1,117 yards and six touchdowns last season.
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The NCAA has refused to reinstate Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Sorsby has filed a lawsuit to try to regain his eligibility to play in the 2026 season.
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Brendan Sorsby is a quarterback for Texas Tech.
Sorsby requested reinstatement from the NCAA to play again.
The NCAA denied his request for reinstatement.
Sorsby has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA.
The lawsuit seeks an injunction to allow him to play in 2026.
The case focuses on his eligibility to compete in college football.
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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that pitcher Abner Uribe’s behavior after striking out a batter was not acceptable. This happened during a game where the Brewers won 6-0 against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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The Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals with a score of 6-0.
Abner Uribe is a relief pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Uribe made some actions on the mound after striking out a batter.
Manager Pat Murphy described Uribe’s behavior as embarrassing.
Murphy said the antics were unacceptable.
The incident occurred after an inning-ending strikeout.
The game took place on a Tuesday night.
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ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky called the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a strong team likely to compete for the NFC Championship this season. The Buccaneers have a good mix of experienced players, young talent, and a strong defense, but face a tough schedule with many challenging opponents.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were named NFC Championship contenders by ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky.
Orlovsky praised the Buccaneers for having a very good offensive line and skilled players.
Baker Mayfield is considered the best quarterback in their division by Orlovsky.
The team added rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., seen as a top defensive prospect.
Key defensive players include Vita Vea, Antoine Winfield Jr., and YaYa Diaby, who led with seven sacks last season.
The Buccaneers lost star receiver Mike Evans but still have strong receivers like Chris Godwin.
DraftKings projects the Buccaneers to win about 8.5 games this season and sees them as a borderline playoff team.
Tampa Bay has a challenging schedule, facing many strong defenses and playoff-caliber teams.
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Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane had a strong 2025 season and was signed to a four-year, $64 million contract to be a key player in the team's offense. The team traded wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and released Tyreek Hill, focusing their offense around Achane despite concerns about the offensive line and receiving group.
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De'Von Achane rushed for 1,350 yards and scored 8 touchdowns in 2025.
Achane also gained 488 yards and 4 touchdowns through catching passes.
Dolphins’ new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley said they would not trade Achane.
Achane signed a four-year deal worth $64 million.
Miami traded wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and released Tyreek Hill this offseason.
The team has problems with their offensive line and receiving positions.
New quarterback Malik Willis disagreed with trading Waddle.
Dolphins are relying heavily on Achane to lead the offense in 2026.
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