The Atlanta Dream traded for Angel Reese, a top WNBA player, giving up two future first-round picks and a draft pick swap. Head coach Karl Smesko sees Reese not just as a great rebounder but also as a skillful playmaker who will improve the team's overall strength and chances to win.
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Angel Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream on April 6, 2026.
Atlanta gave up two first-round draft picks (2027 and 2028) and a draft pick swap to get Reese.
Reese was the 7th overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
She set the WNBA single-season rebounding record and was named an All-Star and All-Rookie Team member in her first year.
In her second season, Reese averaged 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
Reese leads the WNBA in rebounding and has become a strong playmaker, helping to start offensive plays for her team.
Coach Smesko believes Reese's abilities and competitive nature will make the Dream a stronger team and potential title contender.
The Atlanta Dream also have well-known players like Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, and Brionna Jones on their roster.
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Bryson DeChambeau played in the LIV Golf tournament at Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City despite rumors the league might shut down. He criticized the condition of the golf course during the event, and his performance was not strong, tied for 31st place after 27 holes.
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LIV Golf held a tournament in Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec despite rumors of closing.
Bryson DeChambeau aimed to win three straight individual titles in LIV Golf, something not done before.
DeChambeau publicly criticized the golf course, saying the grass was in poor condition.
Fans reacted to his complaints, with some saying golf is hard and others noting the league should provide better course conditions.
DeChambeau shot one-over par in his first 27 holes, tying him for 31st place.
Days earlier, he had a disappointing Masters tournament, failing to make the cut despite high expectations.
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Pat McAfee, a former NFL player and WWE commentator, is a major part of WWE’s promotion for WrestleMania 42. He will accompany Randy Orton in a WWE championship match and has mentioned the rival wrestling company AEW during his promotions, stirring interest among fans.
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WrestleMania 42 is WWE’s biggest wrestling event of the year.
Pat McAfee is not wrestling but will support Randy Orton in a championship match.
WWE president Nick Khan supports McAfee’s role in building excitement for the event.
McAfee referenced AEW, WWE’s competitor, during a live show before WrestleMania.
McAfee joked that no surprise signings from AEW were happening.
McAfee has freedom to create his own promotional speeches for this event.
WWE hopes McAfee attracts new fans without losing longtime viewers.
The event takes place in Las Vegas.
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The Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 111-96 to end the Warriors' season. With this win, the Suns earned the 8th seed in the playoffs and will play against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round.
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The Suns won the game against the Warriors with a score of 111-96.
The Warriors are now out of the playoffs.
The Suns secured the 8th seed spot in the playoffs.
The Suns will face the No. 1 seed, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in the first round.
The game took place on a Friday night.
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Kennedy Wesley scored her first goal for the United States women’s national soccer team. The US team won 3-0 against Japan in a friendly match in Commerce City, Colorado.
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Kennedy Wesley scored her first international goal.
The match was between the US women’s national soccer team and Japan.
The US won with a score of 3-0.
The game was played in Commerce City, Colorado.
The match was a friendly, meaning it was not part of a tournament.
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The NBA playoffs are starting soon, with four games scheduled on Saturday. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the current champions, and people are wondering which team could beat them and win the title this year.
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The first round of the NBA playoffs begins on Saturday.
Four playoff games will take place on the opening day.
The Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA title last year.
The Thunder are aiming for their second straight championship.
Experts and fans are discussing which team might defeat the Thunder.
Chris Branch from The Athletic gave analysis about the playoffs.
The discussion aired on CBS News and is also on the CBS News app.
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The Orlando Magic defeated the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in a play-in tournament game. The Magic built a big 35-point lead in the first half and will next play the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs.
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The game was part of the NBA play-in tournament.
Orlando Magic won by 31 points, with a final score of 121-90.
The Magic led by 35 points during the first half.
The Hornets were the losing team in this match.
The win means the Magic move on to face the Detroit Pistons in the playoffs.
This game took place on a Friday night.
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NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigned from the Athletic amid an investigation into photos of her and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. The day after resigning, she helped rescue an elderly man and a dog from an overturned car in New Jersey following a crash.
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Dianna Russini resigned from the Athletic during an investigation related to photos of her and coach Mike Vrabel.
The photos showed Russini and Vrabel at an Arizona resort before NFL owners’ meetings.
Russini and Vrabel said the photos showed a friendly, not romantic, relationship.
The crash happened in Wyckoff, New Jersey, when a 17-year-old driver collided with a Jeep driven by a 73-year-old man.
The Jeep flipped onto its side, trapping the driver and his dog inside.
Russini stopped at the accident scene, helped open the Jeep’s door, and assisted in rescuing the man and dog.
The Jeep driver was taken to the hospital with head and shoulder pain; the dog was safe and given to a friend.
No traffic tickets were issued immediately, and the crash is still under investigation.
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The article discusses what NBA teams that did not make the playoffs, such as the Hornets and Clippers, can do during the offseason. It focuses on their plans for the draft, free agency, and possible trades to improve their teams.
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Several NBA teams did not reach the playoffs this season.
These teams enter the offseason to plan for the next year.
Key activities include the NBA draft, where teams pick new players.
Free agency allows teams to sign players whose contracts have ended.
Teams also consider trades to strengthen their rosters.
The article highlights how these moves can help teams become more competitive.
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The New York Mets have lost nine games in a row and currently have a record of 7 wins and 13 losses. Despite the losing streak, Mets president David Stearns defended manager Carlos Mendoza and said the team's poor performance is due to the players struggling to hit, not a lack of effort.
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The Mets lost 12-4 to the Chicago Cubs, dropping their record to 7-13.
The team's losing streak has reached nine games.
Mets president David Stearns supports manager Carlos Mendoza and does not blame him for the losing streak.
Stearns said the players are trying hard but the offense is not hitting well this spring.
The Mets have the second-highest payroll in Major League Baseball at $381 million.
The team is 5.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East standings.
Historically, only nine MLB teams have lost nine games in a row and still made the playoffs; just one (the 1953 Yankees) won the World Series after such a streak.
If the Mets lose 10 games in a row, they would face even longer odds, as no team has lost 10 straight and won the World Series.
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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says no final decision has been made about Marcus Rashford’s future after his loan to Barcelona. Barcelona must decide by June 15 whether to buy Rashford, but he could still return to Manchester United where he has two years remaining on his contract.
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Marcus Rashford is 28 years old and currently on a season-long loan at Barcelona.
Barcelona has a €30 million (£26.1 million) option to buy Rashford until June 15.
Manchester United is resistant to changing the terms of Rashford’s loan deal.
Rashford’s contract with Manchester United runs for two more years and could increase by 25% if the club qualifies for the Champions League.
Michael Carrick, Manchester United’s head coach, says no decision has been made yet about Rashford’s future.
Rashford is likely to be part of England’s squad for the upcoming World Cup, coached by Thomas Tuchel.
Rashford was previously loaned to Aston Villa in 2025 seeking a new challenge.
Manchester United faces player availability issues for an upcoming match due to suspensions and absences.
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Kevin Durant hurt his right knee during practice this week. The Houston Rockets think this injury will not keep him from playing in their first playoff game against the Lakers.
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Kevin Durant has a bruise on his right knee from practice.
The injury is called a knee contusion, which means a bruise.
The injury happened this week before the playoffs.
The Rockets are hopeful Durant will be able to play.
The first playoff game is against the Los Angeles Lakers.
ESPN reported this information from a source close to the team.
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Coventry City Football Club has returned to the Premier League after 25 years. Under manager Frank Lampard, the team secured promotion by drawing against Blackburn, ending a long period of struggles including relegations and financial troubles.
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Coventry was relegated from the Premier League in May 2001 and spent many years in lower leagues.
The club faced financial difficulties, including administration in 2013 and groundshares with other teams.
Former owner Sisu sold the club to Doug King in 2023.
Frank Lampard became Coventry’s manager in November 2024, replacing Mark Robins.
Lampard's leadership helped improve team performance and morale.
Coventry secured promotion with a 1-1 draw against Blackburn on a Friday night.
The club’s training facilities and team environment have been upgraded under new ownership.
Players such as Brandon Thomas-Asante have notably improved their performance during the season.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan, aged 50, is aiming to win his eighth World Snooker Championship title, a record in the modern era. The current champion, Zhao Xintong from China, is seen by many as the favorite to win this year's tournament, having won multiple events recently.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan won his first World Snooker Championship in 2001.
He has won seven world titles so far, tying the record held by Stephen Hendry.
O'Sullivan is the oldest player to win at the Crucible Theatre, last achieving this in 2022 at age 46.
In 2025, O'Sullivan made the highest break ever recorded in professional snooker, a score of 153.
The World Snooker Championship lasts 17 days, starting on April 26, with the final in early May 2026.
Zhao Xintong won the most recent championship in 2025 and has won four events this season.
Zhao defeated Judd Trump 10-3 in the final of the Tour Championship earlier this year.
China’s Zhao is trying to overcome the "Crucible Curse," where first-time winners have not defended their title the next year.
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The New York Mets have a poor start to the season with a 7-12 record and are last in their division. Mets president David Stearns defended manager Carlos Mendoza, saying the team is trying hard but struggling offensively, and assured that Mendoza is doing a good job managing the players.
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The Mets have a 7-12 record, worst in the National League East.
They are five games behind the division leader, the Atlanta Braves.
New York's payroll this season is over $381 million, the second-highest in MLB.
The team has scored only four runs in the last four games.
The Mets were swept by the Dodgers in a recent three-game series.
Fans booed the Mets after the losing streak reached eight games.
Mets president David Stearns said manager Carlos Mendoza is consistent and doing well.
Stearns mentioned the offense is struggling partly because players might be pushing too hard, not due to lack of effort.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers face uncertainty about their quarterback position as Aaron Rodgers has not confirmed if he will play in 2026. Veteran player Cam Heyward supports young quarterback Will Howard as a strong backup option. The team may either keep Rodgers, promote Howard, or draft a new quarterback.
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Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers’ current quarterback, has not officially committed to the 2026 season.
Cam Heyward, a veteran Steelers defensive player, expressed confidence in Will Howard as a potential quarterback.
Rodgers has praised young quarterback Will Howard and taken him under his wing.
The Steelers’ longtime head coach Mike Tomlin left, and Mike McCarthy, Rodgers’ former coach, replaced him.
Key offensive players Kenneth Gainwell and Calvin Austin III left the team in free agency.
The Steelers are considering three options for the quarterback role: Rodgers returning, Howard becoming the starter, or drafting a new quarterback in 2026.
The uncertainty is influenced by Rodgers’ age (42) and the team’s changing roster and leadership.
The Steelers want to be prepared and not caught off guard by the quarterback situation.
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Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird have announced that they are ending their 10-year relationship. They shared a joint statement expressing gratitude and respect for each other and their community, while also saying they will end their podcast collaboration.
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Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird have been together for 10 years before deciding to separate.
They announced their split in a joint statement posted on Togethxr.
They met at the 2016 Rio Olympics and publicly shared their relationship after Bird came out in 2017.
The couple became engaged in October 2020.
They co-created a production company and podcast called "A Touch More," which will end following their split.
Sue Bird had a distinguished basketball career with the Seattle Storm, retiring in 2022, and won five Olympic gold medals.
Megan Rapinoe retired from professional soccer in 2023 and is a U.S. women’s national team legend with two World Cups and an Olympic gold medal.
Both athletes are highly celebrated in their sports, with Bird inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and Rapinoe winning major awards like the Golden Ball and the Ballon d’Or.
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LeBron James discussed rookies from the last NBA draft on a podcast with Steve Nash. During the talk, LeBron made a joking comment about Dylan Harper’s dad, Ron Harper, who is also a former NBA player and coach. LeBron supports his sons' basketball careers but doesn’t tolerate criticism of his family.
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LeBron James and his son Bronny James may play together in the NBA postseason.
LeBron and Steve Nash talked about top rookies from last year’s NBA Draft on the "Mind the Game" podcast.
They mentioned players like Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and Dylan Harper.
LeBron made a joke about Dylan Harper’s dad, Ron Harper, a five-time NBA champion and former assistant coach.
Ron Harper has two sons playing in the NBA: Dylan Harper (San Antonio Spurs) and Ronald Harper Jr. (Boston Celtics).
LeBron said he never pushed his kids to play basketball and supports their choices.
Bronny James plays for the Los Angeles Lakers; Bryce James plays college basketball for Arizona Wildcats.
Both Ron Harper’s sons’ teams are in the NBA Playoffs and could meet in the Finals.
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The Los Angeles Rams released a short film to promote their NFL draft picks. The film is inspired by the 1995 comedy movie "Friday" and features the sons of actors Ice Cube and Chris Tucker, along with Rams players and some celebrity guests.
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The short film is a teaser for the Rams' NFL draft event.
It takes inspiration from the 1995 comedy movie "Friday."
The actors' roles are played by the sons of Ice Cube and Chris Tucker.
Several Los Angeles Rams football players appear in the film.
The film also includes appearances by some celebrities.
The teaser is meant to create excitement around the team’s new player selections.
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Marie-Louise Eta will become the first female head coach of a men’s team in the German Bundesliga when she leads Union Berlin. Her appointment is seen as an important step for more women to take leadership roles in men’s professional football.
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Marie-Louise Eta will coach Union Berlin in a Bundesliga match against FC Wolfsburg.
She is the first woman to lead a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five football leagues.
Eta was previously the first female assistant coach in the Bundesliga in 2023.
Some experts say this should be the start of normalizing women’s leadership in men’s football.
Union Berlin’s management fully supports her despite some online sexist abuse after her appointment.
Women have served as referees in men’s games, but are still underrepresented in top coaching and decision-making roles.
Clara Harrison, CEO of Women in Football, says cultural barriers remain in men’s football, even though formal obstacles have lessened.
Eta wants the focus to be on football and team success, not just her historic role.
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