Major League Baseball (MLB) is planning to add two new teams, increasing from 30 to 32 franchises. The top three cities likely to get a new MLB team by 2026 are Nashville, Portland, and Charlotte, based on their growth and interest in baseball.
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MLB currently has 30 teams but aims to expand to 32.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred supports expansion.
Nashville is a fast-growing city with strong college baseball programs and a ready project team.
Portland is a northwest city that's actively pursuing an MLB franchise and could become a rival to the Seattle Mariners.
Charlotte has a solid college baseball presence and is ready for a professional team.
Teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics are moving to new stadiums, making expansion more likely after upcoming collective bargaining talks.
Atlanta Braves have been the main team for southern U.S. baseball fans, but Charlotte could attract local support.
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Fernando Mendoza is currently the top quarterback prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft, having won major college awards and championships. However, Cole Payton from North Dakota State, known for his exceptional athletic ability, could become the best player from this draft class if he is developed well by an NFL team.
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Fernando Mendoza won the national title with Indiana and the Heisman Trophy.
Mendoza is expected to be the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Other strong quarterback prospects include Ty Simpson (Alabama), Drew Allar (Penn State), and Garrett Nussmeier (LSU).
Cole Payton is a less known quarterback from North Dakota State with exceptional speed and athleticism.
Payton has an NFL-level arm and running ability, sometimes compared to Josh Allen.
He mostly played as a gadget quarterback before starting one season for his team.
Payton could develop into a valuable player if drafted by a team willing to invest two to three years in his development.
There is potential for Payton to surprise fans and become a standout player in the NFL.
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The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly planning to trade up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select a top defensive player. They may use their picks at No. 12 and No. 20 overall to get a highly regarded edge rusher compared to former star Micah Parsons, who they traded to the Green Bay Packers.
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The Cowboys may trade their 12th and 20th overall picks to move higher in the 2026 draft.
They are interested in a defensive edge rusher similar to Micah Parsons, who was traded to the Packers last year.
Parsons was an All-Pro pass rusher and made NFL history with at least 10 sacks in each of his first five seasons.
Dallas struggled defensively after trading Parsons, finishing last in scoring defense in 2025.
Analyst Daniel Jeremiah ranks Arvell Reese from Ohio State as the 5th best prospect, noting his versatility and potential impact.
The Cowboys also acquired defensive tackle Quinnen Williams last season to strengthen their defense.
Dallas’ trade with Green Bay gave them the 2026 and 2027 first-round picks used in this draft strategy.
The 2026 NFL Draft first round will take place on April 23 in Pittsburgh.
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John Fitzgerald, a former Dallas Cowboys football player, died on April 14 at age 77. He played 12 years as a center and was part of two Cowboys Super Bowl-winning teams.
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Fitzgerald played his entire 12-year NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys.
He was the starting center during the Cowboys' 1977 championship season.
Fitzgerald helped the Cowboys win Super Bowl XII in January 1978.
He was a backup lineman during the Cowboys’ Super Bowl VI win in January 1972.
Fitzgerald played 137 games and never had a losing season with Dallas.
He appeared in 19 postseason games, tied for 19th in Cowboys franchise history.
Fitzgerald was key in adapting to the spread offense under coach Tom Landry.
Boston College inducted him into their Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982.
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In a play-in game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat, Miami star Bam Adebayo was injured after falling hard during the second quarter. The fall happened after Hornets player LaMelo Ball appeared to swipe Adebayo’s leg, causing him to land on his back and leave the game.
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The game was part of the Sofi Play-in Tournament to decide playoff spots.
Bam Adebayo got injured with less than 11 minutes left in the second quarter.
LaMelo Ball went for a shot while Adebayo and a teammate tried to block him.
After grabbing a rebound, Adebayo was balancing on one leg near the out-of-bounds line.
Ball fell and seemed to pull one of Adebayo’s legs, causing Adebayo to fall hard.
Adebayo left the game and was later listed as “questionable” to return due to a lower back injury.
Officials said they could not review Ball's action because the possession changed during the play.
Miami led by two points at halftime, and the loser of the game would be out of the playoffs.
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The New York Giants are in ongoing talks with their defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II after he requested a trade. The Giants' general manager said conversations with Lawrence’s representatives have been positive and they hope to reach a resolution.
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Dexter Lawrence II, a defensive tackle for the New York Giants, requested a trade on April 6.
Lawrence is 28 years old and has not taken part in the Giants’ offseason workouts.
The trade request followed stalled contract talks about a deal reflecting his value over the last three years.
Giants general manager Joe Schoen said talks with Lawrence’s representatives have been good and productive.
Lawrence was a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, selected 17th overall.
He made the Pro Bowl three years in a row from 2022 to 2024.
Last season, Lawrence recorded a career-low 0.5 sacks and 31 tackles as the Giants finished 4-13.
Since joining the NFL, Lawrence has made 30.5 sacks, 341 tackles, 103 quarterback hits, and 40 tackles for loss.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have made several moves adding wide receivers this offseason, including signing Marquise "Hollywood" Brown, Elijah Moore, and acquiring Dontayvion Wicks. Despite these additions, Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman said A.J. Brown remains an Eagle and did not indicate any plans to trade him.
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The Eagles signed wide receivers Marquise "Hollywood" Brown and Elijah Moore to one-year contracts this offseason.
The team traded draft picks to get Dontayvion Wicks and gave him a one-year, $12.5 million contract extension.
There has been ongoing speculation about trading A.J. Brown since last NFL season’s trade deadline.
Howie Roseman, Eagles GM, said A.J. Brown is still with the team and did not confirm any trade plans.
The Eagles have a large group of wide receivers for 2026, including Brown, DeVonta Smith, and others.
Roseman said the team could still select a wide receiver in the 2026 NFL draft.
The Eagles have the 23rd overall pick in the upcoming draft.
Roseman emphasized that current roster moves will not affect how the team evaluates players on draft day.
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UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley is planning for next season after losing key players like Alex Karaban and Taris Reed Jr. The team faced changes with player transfers, including Eric Reibe leaving and Jayden Ross staying. Hurley is also working on replacing an assistant coach who left for a head coaching job.
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UConn lost the championship game to Michigan one week ago.
Alex Karaban graduated after four years with UConn.
Taris Reed Jr.’s playing eligibility expired and he left the team.
Eric Reibe chose to enter the transfer portal and leave UConn.
Jayden Ross decided to return to UConn for the next season.
Coach Hurley praised Eric Reibe for his hard work and wished him well.
Reibe’s departure leaves a gap in the team’s roster for big players.
Seton Hall’s center Najai Hines visited UConn and might transfer in.
Assistant coach Luke Murray left to become head coach at Boston College.
Hurley is carefully considering new assistant coach hires.
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The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to happen soon in Pittsburgh, but there is little excitement around it this year. The main reason is that the top pick, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, is expected to be chosen first without much debate, and the draft class has few strong quarterback prospects.
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The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh, the home of the Steelers.
Fernando Mendoza, a quarterback from Indiana University, is expected to be the first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mendoza is a Heisman Trophy winner and helped lead his team to a national championship.
Mendoza may be the only quarterback chosen in the first round.
The draft class is seen as weak in terms of franchise quarterback prospects.
Some teams are reportedly planning to trade down in the draft, looking ahead to the 2027 class.
Previous drafts had more debate and excitement, partly due to controversial or highly talented players.
Draft night may still have surprises like trades, but overall interest before the event is low.
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Four wrestlers from WWE’s NXT development brand are reported to be likely promoted to WWE’s main shows after WrestleMania 42. These wrestlers include two women and two men who have shown strong performances in recent years.
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WrestleMania 42 is happening this weekend and is a major event for WWE.
After WrestleMania, WWE often adds NXT wrestlers to its main shows "Monday Night Raw" or "Friday Night SmackDown."
The four NXT wrestlers discussed for promotion are Jacy Jayne, Sol Ruca, Joe Hendry, and Ethan Page.
Jacy Jayne is a former NXT women’s champion who started in 2021 and became a key figure in NXT.
Sol Ruca is a former college acrobat known for her potential in the women’s division.
Joe Hendry moved from TNA Wrestling to WWE and debuted at last year’s WrestleMania.
Ethan Page is a veteran wrestler praised for his speaking ability and in-ring matching.
These promotions would mark a new chapter for their careers in WWE’s larger shows.
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Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred wants to add two new teams to the league, increasing from 30 to 32 teams. Vancouver’s mayor, Ken Sim, has expressed interest in bringing an MLB team to Vancouver, joining other cities like Portland, Nashville, and Charlotte in the competition for expansion teams.
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MLB currently has 30 teams and plans to expand to 32 teams.
Expansion depends on resolving stadium issues for existing teams like the Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays.
The Rays are moving toward a new stadium in Tampa Bay, and the Athletics plan to move to Las Vegas in two years.
Vancouver’s mayor, Ken Sim, announced interest in having an MLB franchise in the city.
Vancouver City Council approval is needed to search for ownership groups to support the bid.
Portland, Nashville, and Charlotte are also bidding for MLB expansion teams.
MLB has introduced recent changes like a pitch clock and automated ball-strike system to modernize the game.
Commissioner Manfred sees expansion as a way to align MLB with other major sports leagues that have 32 teams.
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Kansas City residents recently rejected a tax to fund new stadiums for the Chiefs and Royals. The Chiefs plan to move to a new dome in Kansas by 2031, and the Royals are now closer to building a new downtown stadium at Washington Square Park with city backing.
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In April 2024, Jackson County voters said no to a sales tax meant to fund stadium projects.
The Kansas City Chiefs will leave Arrowhead Stadium and move to a $3 billion dome in Kansas in 2031.
The Royals have not made a final move yet but are closer to a solution for a new stadium.
The Kansas City Board of Parks and Recreation approved a lease for the Royals to use Washington Square Park.
City officials, including Mayor Quinton Lucas, plan a $1.9 billion stadium and development near downtown.
Kansas City would contribute about $600 million toward the Royals’ new stadium project.
Royals fans want the team to come downtown from their current stadium location on the edge of the city.
The Chiefs have recent NFL success, while the Royals have a promising young player, Bobby Witt Jr., as their star.
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Dawn Staley, a successful women's basketball coach, says the NBA is not ready to hire a woman as a full-time head coach due to cultural and media challenges. She has interviewed for NBA coaching jobs but believes teams need to prepare more to handle the unique pressures of hiring a female coach.
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Becky Hammon was the first woman to coach in an NBA regular-season game as a temporary replacement in 2020.
Hammon is now head coach of the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces and has won three championships in four years.
Dawn Staley interviewed for head coaching jobs with the New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers.
Staley believes no NBA team is ready to hire a female head coach full-time because of cultural and media challenges.
Hiring a female coach would affect the team’s owner, general manager, media, and players in new ways, requiring preparation.
Staley says having a woman coach could positively influence an NBA team’s culture.
Staley has a Hall of Fame playing career and a highly successful coaching record at Temple University and the University of South Carolina.
She is open to coaching in the NBA but has no plans to leave college coaching unless the conditions are right.
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St. John’s basketball team had a strong 2025–26 season, winning their conference and reaching the NCAA Sweet 16. However, after just one season, player Dylan Darling has decided to transfer again, marking his fourth college team in as many years.
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St. John’s won both the Big East regular season and conference tournament titles in 2025–26.
They reached the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament before losing to Duke.
Dylan Darling was a top high school scorer from Washington state but was not a nationally top-ranked recruit.
Darling had limited success and playing time at Washington State due to injury and other factors.
He had a breakout season at Idaho State, averaging nearly 20 points and 6 assists per game.
At St. John’s, Darling played a smaller role but made a memorable game-winning shot against Kansas in the NCAA Tournament.
Darling entered the NCAA transfer portal after one season at St. John’s, seeking to move again.
He has now been part of four college basketball programs in four years.
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Dawn Staley, a well-known women's basketball coach at South Carolina, interviewed for the New York Knicks head coaching job but was not offered the position. She chose to stay at South Carolina, where she recently signed a contract extension making her the highest-paid women's college basketball coach.
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Dawn Staley is the head coach of the South Carolina women's basketball team.
She interviewed for the New York Knicks head coaching job last summer but was not hired.
The Knicks hired Mike Brown instead for their head coach position.
Staley has previously interviewed for the Portland Trail Blazers NBA coaching job.
She signed an extension with South Carolina through the 2029-30 season, with a contract worth about $25.25 million.
Staley's South Carolina teams have competed in five national championship games, winning three (2017, 2022, 2024).
Three of her players were selected in the recent 2026 WNBA Draft.
The Knicks finished the season with a 53-29 record under coach Mike Brown in his first year.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are facing injuries to their top two scorers, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, ahead of their NBA playoff games against the Houston Rockets. Both players have moderate muscle strains and are expected to miss multiple weeks, including the start of the playoff series.
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Luka Doncic has a Grade 2 hamstring strain, which usually takes about a month to heal.
Austin Reaves has a Grade 2 oblique strain, with an estimated recovery time of 4-6 weeks.
Both injuries happened during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 7.
Lakers coach JJ Redick said both players are out indefinitely with no updates expected soon.
Doncic led the team in scoring with an average of 33.5 points per game this season.
Reaves averaged 23.3 points per game, a career-high for him.
LeBron James will have a bigger role for the Lakers during the playoffs as the team’s main scoring option.
The Lakers will begin their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.
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Liverpool lost to Paris St-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League, ending their hope of winning a trophy this season. Liverpool's manager, Arne Slot, made a controversial decision to start striker Alexander Isak, who played poorly before being substituted.
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Liverpool has lost 17 games this season.
Liverpool was eliminated by PSG with an overall score of 4-0 across two legs.
Liverpool played well in parts of the match but couldn't score against PSG.
This was Liverpool’s final Champions League game this season.
Mohamed Salah played his last Champions League match for Liverpool.
Manager Arne Slot started Alexander Isak despite Isak only being fit for half a game.
Isak had just five touches in 45 minutes and was substituted at halftime.
Experts and former players criticized Slot’s decision to start Isak.
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Adam Wilkie, son of Olympic gold medalist swimmer David Wilkie, is attempting to match his father's 1976 world record time in the 200m breaststroke 50 years later. Adam, who is not a professional swimmer, has paused his job to train full-time and aims to complete the challenge within a year to honor his late father and raise money for charity.
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David Wilkie won gold in the 200m breaststroke at the 1976 Montreal Olympics with a time of 2 minutes 15.11 seconds.
Adam Wilkie is 33 years old and has never been an elite swimmer before this challenge.
Adam has quit his marketing manager job to train full-time, expecting to swim 6 to 8 sessions per week.
He plans to begin the challenge by setting an initial time at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships.
Adam’s goal is to raise money for Sports Aid, a charity supporting young athletes.
David Wilkie died of cancer in 2024, and Adam is doing this challenge to remember him.
The world record time has improved by about 10 seconds since 1976, but David’s old time would still rank highly in recent British competitions.
Adam wants to visit some pools his father swam in, including locations in Sri Lanka, Scotland, Miami, and Montreal.
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Adam Peaty won the British 100m breaststroke title with a very fast time of 58.97 seconds. He achieved this at the Great British Swimming Championships.
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Adam Peaty competed in the men's 100m breaststroke final.
He finished the race in 58.97 seconds.
This time is described as "astonishing."
The event took place at the Great British Swimming Championships.
Peaty's win shows his strong form as he prepares for the upcoming Los Angeles competition.
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Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike suffered an ankle injury during a Champions League match against Paris St-Germain, causing concern for his health. Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, said the injury looked serious, but the full extent is unknown.
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Hugo Ekitike was injured 30 minutes into the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris St-Germain.
He was taken off the pitch on a stretcher while holding his ankle and in visible pain.
Liverpool lost the match 2-0 and 4-0 on aggregate.
Manager Arne Slot said the injury looked bad but he had not yet talked to Ekitike.
This is Ekitike’s first season at Liverpool, with 17 goals in 45 games so far.
The injury could affect Ekitike’s chance to play for France in the upcoming World Cup in North America.
Teammate Ibrahima Konate called the injury "very hard" for Ekitike given the World Cup coming soon.
Ekitike was playing alongside Alexander Isak, who had just returned from a broken leg injury.
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