Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech’s quarterback, is under NCAA investigation for alleged gambling violations and has entered treatment for gambling addiction. With his playing future uncertain, Texas Tech’s backup quarterback Will Hammond is expected to take on a bigger role for the team.
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Brendan Sorsby faces an NCAA probe for gambling while playing college football.
Sorsby has entered a treatment program for gambling addiction.
Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire had previously praised backup quarterback Will Hammond as ready to play when needed.
Will Hammond is a highly regarded quarterback who transferred to Texas Tech and was a top recruit in 2024.
Hammond has played in some games, showing solid performance before suffering a season-ending ACL injury in October 2025.
With Sorsby’s status unclear, Hammond could become the starting quarterback.
Texas Tech had initially planned their offense around Sorsby, a transfer and NFL prospect, but now may rely on Hammond instead.
The shift to Hammond is significant because it changes the team’s championship hopes and strategy.
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Jauan Jennings, a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, is visiting the Minnesota Vikings as a potential new team during the NFL free agency period. The Vikings lost a wide receiver earlier and are looking to add depth, while the 49ers are moving on with new players and draft picks.
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Jauan Jennings is a 28-year-old wide receiver currently with the San Francisco 49ers.
Jennings is visiting the Minnesota Vikings to explore joining their team.
The Vikings lost wide receiver Jalen Nailor, who signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jennings is known for his reliable hands and performance on third downs, different from Nailor’s playing style.
Minnesota's main wide receivers are All-Pro Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, with a lack of depth beyond them.
The 49ers brought in two new wide receivers: Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, and drafted Ole Miss wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling.
Jennings requested a new contract or trade last July, signaling a split from the 49ers.
Jennings has played five seasons mostly without injury and had career-high stats in 2024: 77 catches, 975 yards, and six touchdowns.
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The No. 8 seed Orlando Magic took a 3-1 lead over the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons in their playoff series after winning Game 4 by 94-88. However, Magic’s starting forward Franz Wagner suffered a right calf strain during the game, making his participation in Game 5 uncertain.
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Orlando Magic leads the series 3-1 against the Detroit Pistons.
Game 4 ended with a Magic win of 94-88.
Franz Wagner got injured with a right calf strain in Game 4.
Wagner scored 19 points and contributed in rebounds, assists, and steals before leaving due to injury.
Wagner’s availability for Game 5 depends on how well he responds to treatment.
Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET.
Desmond Bane led the team in scoring with 22 points in Game 4.
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Diego Pavia, a quarterback who was not selected in the NFL Draft despite finishing second in the Heisman Trophy voting, signed a three-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens. He will compete for playing time during minicamp and training camp alongside another new quarterback on the team.
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Diego Pavia was a top college football player last season and finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting.
Pavia was not picked by any team during the NFL Draft, making him the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since 2014.
Concerns about his smaller size and unique playing style may have contributed to him being passed over in the draft.
The Baltimore Ravens invited Pavia to their minicamp and then signed him to a three-year contract.
Another quarterback, Joe Fagnano from UConn, also signed a similar three-year deal with the Ravens.
Pavia and Fagnano will compete for backup roles behind Ravens starter Lamar Jackson and second-string quarterback Tyler Huntley.
Last season, Pavia completed 70.6% of his passes, threw for 3,539 yards, 29 touchdowns, and had 8 interceptions.
He also rushed 167 times for 862 yards and scored 10 touchdowns on the ground.
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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said that the decision to allow the Anaheim Ducks' overtime goal against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 was correct. He confirmed this to the Associated Press Sports Editors.
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The event was a hockey game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Edmonton Oilers.
The goal in question happened during overtime in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.
The goal was initially disputed or questioned.
Commissioner Gary Bettman reviewed the call.
Bettman publicly supported the decision to allow the goal.
He stated it was the right ruling.
Bettman made these comments on a Tuesday.
The information was shared with the Associated Press Sports Editors.
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Tyran Stokes, who is ranked as the top high school basketball player for 2026, announced he will attend the University of Kansas. He had chosen Kansas over the University of Kentucky.
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Tyran Stokes is currently ranked No. 1 in ESPN's 2026 SC Next 100 list.
He is widely expected to be the first pick in the 2027 NBA draft.
Stokes chose to play college basketball at Kansas.
He decided against attending Kentucky.
The announcement was made on a Tuesday.
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FIFA has approved new rules for the World Cup that can give players a red card if they cover their mouths when talking to opponents, aiming to prevent hidden insults. Another rule allows a red card for players who leave the field in protest, a response to events at the Africa Cup of Nations final.
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FIFA made two law changes: one against players covering their mouths while speaking to opponents, and one against leaving the pitch in protest.
These changes were agreed on at a FIFA Council meeting in Vancouver and supported by the International Football Association Board (Ifab).
The new rules will be enforced at the upcoming World Cup.
Referees will decide if covering the mouth or leaving the pitch deserves a red card based on the situation.
The rule about covering mouths came after Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni was banned for homophobic comments toward Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr.
Senegal’s team left the field during the Africa Cup of Nations final in protest of a referee decision; CAF later awarded the win to Morocco.
Team officials who encourage players to leave the pitch may also face penalties.
Causing a match to be abandoned will likely result in a forfeit.
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Michael Irvin criticized ESPN for showing a negative detail about Reuben Bain Jr. during the NFL Draft coverage. Irvin said ESPN was unfair by focusing on Bain’s short arm length instead of his football achievements when he was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Reuben Bain Jr. played college football at the University of Miami as a defensive player.
Bain was selected 15th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL Draft.
Bain had 121 tackles, 20.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, and 1 interception in three seasons at Miami.
ESPN displayed Bain’s arm length during the draft coverage, which some saw as a negative point.
Michael Irvin said this focus was "classless" and took attention away from Bain’s positive stats.
ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. acknowledged Bain’s short arms but praised his other skills and potential.
NFL.com noted Bain’s short arms as a weakness but still gave him a strong prospect grade.
Bain is expected to be an immediate starter for the Buccaneers’ defense next season.
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The Boston Red Sox fired their manager, Alex Cora, after starting the season with 10 wins and 17 losses. The team also let go of five coaches, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone called the decision surprising, praising Cora as one of the best managers. Cora declined a managerial offer from the Philadelphia Phillies to take time off with his family.
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Alex Cora was fired by the Boston Red Sox after a 10-17 start to the season.
Cora was in the second year of a three-year contract extension with the team.
The Red Sox also dismissed five of Cora’s coaching staff members.
Former catcher Jason Varitek, part of Cora’s staff, declined a reassigned role and left the organization.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone described Cora’s firing as “stunning” and called him one of the best managers in baseball.
The Red Sox made the decision despite winning their latest game 17-1 against the Yankees.
Alex Cora refused a management job with the Philadelphia Phillies to spend time with his family.
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Rob Thomson, who was recently fired as the Phillies' manager, said he holds no hard feelings toward the team or its leaders. He also expressed hope to stay with the Phillies organization if they want him.
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Rob Thomson was the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team.
He was fired from his position on Tuesday.
Thomson said he does not feel angry or bitter about being let go.
He spoke positively about the Phillies and their management.
Thomson said he would like to continue working with the team in some role if they want him to.
The article does not specify the reason for his firing or what role he might take next.
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Alex Fitzpatrick officially accepted membership on the PGA Tour after winning the Zurich Classic with his brother Matt. His membership lasts through the 2028 season, allowing him to play in upcoming major tournaments like the Cadillac Championship.
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Alex Fitzpatrick and his brother Matt won the Zurich Classic golf tournament.
This win gave Alex a two-year PGA Tour membership exemption.
Alex is 27 years old and from England.
The PGA Tour announced Alex’s acceptance and upcoming participation in the Cadillac Championship.
Matt Fitzpatrick secured his fifth PGA Tour title with this win.
Alex recently won on the DP World Tour, which improved his playing status.
The 2026 Cadillac Championship, where Alex will compete, begins on Thursday.
Winning alongside his brother was a special moment for Alex.
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UConn’s basketball team, coached by Dan Hurley, continues to attract talented players as they prepare for the 2026–27 season. Wofford transfer guard Nils Machowski, who had a strong season last year, has joined UConn to help fill gaps left by departing players.
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Dan Hurley led UConn to back-to-back national titles in 2023 and 2024 and a strong 34–6 record in 2025–26.
Nils Machowski transferred from Wofford to UConn and was named second team All-SoCon.
Machowski averaged 17.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game last season.
He started all 32 games and led Wofford in scoring with 551 points.
UConn lost key players Tarris Reed Jr. and Alex Karaban, the team's top scorers, as well as Jaylin Stewart who transferred to SMU.
Returning guards Solo Ball, Silas Demary Jr., and Braylon Mullins will have support from Machowski in the backcourt.
UConn also added forwards Nikolas Khamenia and Najai Hines to strengthen the frontcourt.
Machowski is expected to be a key rotation guard and a strong complementary player for UConn.
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Brad Stevens, the Boston Celtics' president of basketball operations, was named the 2025-26 NBA Basketball Executive of the Year. This is his second time winning the award, recognizing his role in leading the Celtics to successful seasons and a 2024 NBA championship.
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Brad Stevens is the Celtics' president of basketball operations since 2021.
He won the NBA Executive of the Year award for 2025-26.
This is his second time winning the award, first won in 2023-24.
Stevens is the 12th person in NBA history to win the award more than once.
The Celtics won the NBA championship in 2024 with Stevens in charge.
The Celtics had a 56-26 record in the 2025-26 regular season.
The team has had at least 50 wins every year since Stevens became president.
The Celtics lead the Philadelphia 76ers 3-1 in their current playoff series.
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Brendan Sorsby, a college quarterback currently at Texas Tech, is under NCAA investigation for betting on sports, including some bets on his own college football team during his freshman year at Indiana. The NCAA is likely to declare him ineligible for his final season, and Texas Tech plans to seek to reinstate his eligibility, possibly leading to a legal fight.
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Brendan Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech after reportedly increasing his NIL (name, image, likeness) earnings.
The NCAA is investigating his gambling history, which includes bets on MLB, NBA, NFL, and college football.
Sorsby placed bets on Indiana, his own college team, during the 2022 season.
NCAA rules strictly prohibit athletes from gambling on sports, especially involving their own teams.
The NCAA is expected to recommend Sorsby be declared ineligible.
Texas Tech will likely request Sorsby’s eligibility be reinstated, potentially causing a legal dispute.
If ineligible, Sorsby may enter the NFL supplemental draft in June.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder player changed the Phoenix Suns guard’s jersey as a joke after his team won against them in the playoffs. This was done to tease the Suns player.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns in the playoffs.
A Thunder star edited the Suns guard’s jersey.
The edit was meant to tease or troll the Suns player.
This happened after the Thunder advanced past the Suns.
The incident is related to basketball playoffs.
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The Houston Rockets won Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers, avoiding a playoff sweep and setting up a decisive Game 5 in Los Angeles. Rockets player Alperen Sengun said he is ready for a tough, physical game, while Lakers star LeBron James acknowledged his mistakes in the previous game.
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The Rockets won Game 4 against the Lakers with a score of 115-96.
Deandre Ayton of the Lakers was ejected for hitting Alperen Sengun in the face during the game.
Officials gave out five technical fouls during Game 4, showing the game was very physical.
Alperen Sengun said both teams will play physically in Game 5 and that the Rockets may recover faster because they are younger.
LeBron James, 41 years old and playing his 23rd season, had a below-average performance in Game 4, including eight turnovers.
James admitted his turnovers hurt the team and said they were unacceptable.
Game 5 will happen at 10 p.m. ET at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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Bill Swain, a former NFL linebacker who played for four teams over six seasons, died at age 85. He had battled dementia linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease associated with repeated head injuries.
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Bill Swain played 82 NFL games with the Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and Detroit Lions from 1963 to 1969.
He started all games for the Giants in 1967 and had two interceptions in his career.
Swain missed the 1966 season due to knee surgery but returned to play for three more seasons.
He was released by the Detroit Lions in 1970 and then played briefly for the Long Island Bulls in a smaller football league.
CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, including concussions, and can cause dementia.
After his football career, Swain worked in New York City as Deputy Commissioner of Recreation and owned a bar.
He later moved to Hawaii and worked in property management.
Swain passed away on April 24 and is survived by his wife and son.
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Kevin Durant has missed most of the playoff series between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers due to an ankle injury. Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins criticized Durant’s impact on teams recently, saying Durant’s presence has caused chemistry problems and failed to bring expected success.
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The Houston Rockets are trailing 3–1 in their first-round playoff series against the Lakers.
Kevin Durant, 37, has an ankle injury and missed three of four games in the series.
Durant played in Game 2, scoring 23 points but had nine turnovers.
Houston won Game 4 without Durant, with better team speed and cooperation.
Kendrick Perkins said Durant is the best scorer ever, but recent teams with him have had problems.
Durant’s stints with Brooklyn, Phoenix, and Houston have involved coaching changes and failed to reach championship goals.
The Rockets gave up young players like Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks to get Durant.
Durant is under a two-year, $90 million contract extension with Houston but his availability is now a concern.
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The Houston Rockets won their first game in the NBA playoff series without Kevin Durant, who has been injured. Durant missed several games due to a knee bruise and a sprained ankle, and his participation in the next game is uncertain.
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The Rockets beat the Lakers 115-96 in Game 4 of their playoff series.
Kevin Durant has missed three of the first four playoff games because of injuries.
Durant injured his knee in practice and then sprained his left ankle in Game 2.
He did not play in Games 3 and 4 and did not take part in practice on Tuesday.
Durant ran on a special treadmill under medical supervision but remains day-to-day with his ankle injury.
Six Rockets players scored more than 10 points in Game 4 without Durant.
Amen Thompson scored 23 points and Tari Eason scored 20 points, a playoff personal best.
Game 5 is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
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Alex Cora was fired as the Boston Red Sox manager but was offered the managerial job for the Philadelphia Phillies. He declined the offer to focus on spending time with his family and is expected to stay off the field while still being paid by the Red Sox.
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Alex Cora was the Boston Red Sox manager for eight seasons.
He was in the second year of a three-year contract worth over $21 million when he was fired.
The Red Sox will still owe Cora over $10 million even if he does not work for another team.
The Philadelphia Phillies offered Cora their managerial job after firing Rob Thomson.
Cora declined the Phillies' offer to spend more time with his family.
Don Mattingly is now the interim manager of the Phillies.
Cora is considered one of the more respected managers in baseball.
It is unclear if Cora will return to managing this season or in the future.
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