Garret Anderson, a former professional baseball player who played mostly for the Angels and was part of their 2002 World Series-winning team, has died at the age of 53. He was known for his consistent performance and holds many franchise records for the Angels.
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Garret Anderson played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), 15 of them with the Angels.
He helped the Angels win their only World Series championship in 2002.
Anderson holds several Angels franchise records, including most games played (2,013), hits (2,368), and RBIs (1,292).
He was selected for three All-Star teams and won two Silver Slugger Awards.
Anderson was known for his reliability, playing at least 140 games in 11 seasons.
After leaving the Angels, he played for the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers before retiring.
The Angels will wear a memorial patch on their jerseys for the rest of the 2026 season in his honor.
Anderson is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son.
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The Baltimore Ravens showed their new uniforms and helmets. New player Trey Hendrickson, who used to play for the Cincinnati Bengals, spoke at the event and made a comment that seemed like a subtle criticism of his former team.
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The Baltimore Ravens revealed new uniform and helmet designs.
Trey Hendrickson joined the Ravens after five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Hendrickson made a comment about playing on "the right side of the ball," which fans took as a subtle shot at the Bengals.
Hendrickson and the Bengals had contract disagreements, leading to his free agency.
He signed a four-year, $112 million contract with the Ravens.
Hendrickson was once close to joining teammates with Maxx Crosby, but that did not happen.
As a Ravens player, Hendrickson will face the Bengals twice yearly.
His return to Cincinnati as an opponent is expected to attract attention.
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The San Diego Padres are close to being sold for a record $3.9 billion to a group led by José E Feliciano, co-owner of Chelsea FC and co-founder of Clearlake Capital, along with his wife Kwanza Jones. The deal still needs approval from Major League Baseball owners and would be the highest price ever paid for an MLB team.
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The sale price of $3.9 billion would break the previous MLB record of $2.42 billion paid for the New York Mets in 2020.
The buyer group is led by José E Feliciano and includes his wife, Kwanza Jones.
The sale requires approval by 75% of the 30 MLB team owners.
Other finalists for buying the Padres included owners Dan Friedkin, Tom Gores, and Joe Lacob.
The Padres have been in the playoffs 4 times in the last 6 seasons and reached the National League Championship Series in 2022.
The Seidler family has owned the Padres since 2012, but internal family disputes occurred after the death of Peter Seidler in 2023.
MLB’s average team value is about $2.95 billion, rising 13% from last year.
The sale price may influence upcoming labor talks about salary caps in MLB, which are expected to begin after the current agreement expires on December 1.
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LaMelo Ball was fined $35,000 by the NBA for making risky contact with Bam Adebayo during a recent game, which caused Adebayo to get injured. Ball apologized and said he hopes Adebayo is okay, while the Charlotte Hornets won the close game and advanced in the playoffs.
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LaMelo Ball plays for the Charlotte Hornets.
Ball was fined $35,000 for reckless contact with Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat.
The incident occurred during an NBA Play-In Tournament game.
Adebayo injured his lower back and could not return to the game.
Ball was given a Flagrant 2 foul retroactively by the NBA.
Ball has tried to apologize to Adebayo and wants to make sure he is okay.
The Hornets won the game 127-126 in overtime.
The Hornets will play the Orlando Magic next for a chance to enter the playoffs.
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The Los Angeles Lakers performed well this season despite injuries to key players. Rookie Adou Thiero has not played much but could get more opportunities if LeBron James decides to leave the team after this season.
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The Lakers finished fourth in the Western Conference for the NBA Playoffs.
Injuries affected players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves during the season.
LeBron James helped the team and played alongside teammates Rui Hachimura, Luke Kennard, and Deandre Ayton.
LeBron’s son, Bronny James, is gaining more playing time as he develops.
Rookie Adou Thiero, picked 36th last year, averaged 1.9 points and 1.1 rebounds in 25 games.
Thiero performed well in the G League, averaging 15.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in seven games.
LeBron may leave the Lakers after this season to pursue another championship, potentially increasing playing time for Thiero.
Key players like Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura will become free agents and might leave the team.
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Scottie Scheffler, the world’s number one golfer, finished second at The Masters and was recently named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026. His friend Tony Romo praised Scheffler’s talent, faith, and positive impact both on and off the golf course.
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Scottie Scheffler finished as runner-up at The Masters golf tournament behind Rory McIlroy.
Scheffler was named to TIME Magazine’s list of 100 Most Influential People for the year 2026.
The PGA Tour announced this honor and shared Scheffler’s reaction to being included.
Scheffler said he hopes to be a positive influence on others through his actions and career.
Tony Romo, former NFL quarterback and Scheffler’s friend, wrote the passage explaining why Scheffler deserved the honor.
Romo highlighted Scheffler’s maturity, strong faith, confidence, and dedication to golf.
Scheffler has 20 PGA Tour wins and is a four-time major champion.
Scheffler’s influence is recognized not only for his golf achievements but also for his character and impact off the course.
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LeBron James and Kevin Durant are set to face each other again in the first round of the NBA playoffs as the Los Angeles Lakers play the Houston Rockets. LeBron praised Durant as a top player and highlighted that the Rockets have a strong team overall.
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The Lakers will host the Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
LeBron James is 41 years old, and Kevin Durant is 37 years old.
LeBron said Durant is a Hall of Famer and the main threat on the Rockets.
James noted the Rockets have other strong players besides Durant.
In career matchups, LeBron leads Durant 26–20 overall.
Durant leads LeBron 9–5 in playoff games and won two NBA Finals against him.
LeBron won an NBA Finals against Durant early in Durant’s career in 2012.
The Lakers will likely miss Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in this playoff series due to injuries.
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LIV Golf’s CEO Scott O’Neil said the golf league has money to operate through the 2026 season but its future after that is uncertain. He expressed confidence in the business growth and said they may need to raise more funds to keep going.
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LIV Golf has received over $5 billion from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund since June 2022.
Rumors recently suggested the funding might be cut soon.
CEO Scott O’Neil confirmed the league is funded only until the end of 2026.
O’Neil said the league is seeing good momentum and revenue growth.
He mentioned they will likely have to raise more money to continue beyond 2026.
LIV Golf projects 10 out of 13 teams and 4 out of 14 events to make a profit.
The CEO compared their funding situation to other private equity businesses that require ongoing capital.
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LIV Golf faced rumors it might stop operating before its event in Mexico City, but the league confirmed it will continue through 2026. Golfer Jon Rahm, who joined LIV Golf from the PGA Tour, said he was not worried about the league’s future and focused on playing well.
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LIV Golf was rumored to possibly cease operations before a Mexico City tournament, but that was false.
LIV Golf’s CEO Scott O’Neil said the league will continue with energy and influence through the 2026 season.
The league has funding secured through 2026 but needs more investment after that.
Jon Rahm is one of the golfers who left the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf.
Rahm said he did not spend time worrying about the rumors and stayed focused on the tournament.
After the first round in Mexico City, Rahm scored six under par with a 65, placing second.
Rahm is three shots behind the leader, Victor Perez, after round one.
LIV Golf aims to maintain its presence in professional golf despite uncertainty about future funding.
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Golf player Shane Lowry was close to winning the Masters but had a bad final round, dropping from fourth place to a tie for 30th. He sent a message to his friend Rory McIlroy, who won the Masters again, saying he was happy for him but did not feel like celebrating.
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Shane Lowry started the final rounds of the Masters just two shots behind the leaders.
Lowry scored three birdies but also five bogeys and three double bogeys in the last round.
He finished the final day eight strokes over par and ended the tournament at one under par.
Lowry dropped from fourth place to tied for 30th after the final round.
Rory McIlroy won the Masters for the second year in a row.
Lowry texted McIlroy saying he was happy for him but chose not to celebrate because he felt sad.
Lowry stayed home with friends instead of celebrating after the Masters.
He played the first round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament shortly after, scoring one under par.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta used an unusual method to motivate his players by lighting a fire during training. He aimed to inspire them with a message of playing with “pure fire” ahead of important matches in the Champions League and Premier League.
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Mikel Arteta is Arsenal’s manager and known for creative ways to motivate players.
He lit a fire at Arsenal’s London Colney training ground before a big week of matches.
Arsenal played Sporting in the Champions League and earned a spot in the semi-finals with a 0-0 draw.
Arsenal’s next big game was against Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
Arteta described the team’s approach as needing "no fear, pure fire."
This season, Arsenal is aiming to win the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.
In past seasons, Arteta used unusual methods like bringing a lightbulb or a dog to boost team spirit.
The fire was part of his speech to encourage energy and confidence in his players.
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Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta said his team feels lucky to face Manchester City in a key Premier League game this Sunday. Arsenal leads City by six points, but City has an extra game to play. Winning this match would give Arsenal a stronger chance to win the league.
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Arsenal is six points ahead of Manchester City before their big match at Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City has one game in hand, meaning they can catch up if they win it.
Arsenal lost three of their last five games, including a League Cup final against City.
Arsenal's last league title was in 2004; they finished second for the last three seasons.
A win for Arsenal would make it harder for City to catch up with six games left in the season.
Arteta wants his players to use the pain from previous losses to perform better in this match.
Arsenal has not won at City’s home stadium in the league for over 10 years.
Arteta rejected the idea of playing for a draw; he expects his players to aim for a win.
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David Parrish, an ultra-marathon champion and former Royal Marine, died while attempting to break the record on the 234-mile Cape Wrath trail in the Scottish Highlands. He was found in a remote area two weeks before his planned wedding, and the cause of death is unknown. Parrish was running to raise money for Scottish Mountain Rescue in memory of a friend who died in a mountain accident.
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David Parrish was 35 years old and from Dumfries.
He was trying to set the fastest time to complete the Cape Wrath trail, which is 234 miles long from Fort William to Cape Wrath.
The Cape Wrath trail runs through some of the most challenging parts of the Scottish Highlands.
David was an ultra-marathon winner of the 2023 Cape Wrath Trail race and a former Royal Marine.
He was raising funds for Scottish Mountain Rescue in memory of Luke Ireland, a close friend who died in a mountain accident in 2014.
David was engaged to Jade Lau, with their wedding planned in two weeks.
His death was confirmed after he was declared a high-risk missing person and found in the Kintail area.
The fundraising effort in his name has raised over £30,000 so far.
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The Atlanta Falcons traded defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jacksonville Jaguars. In exchange, the Falcons received defensive tackle Maason Smith. Both players were chosen in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft.
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The trade involved two defensive tackles (DT), Ruke Orhorhoro and Maason Smith.
Orhorhoro was traded from the Falcons to the Jaguars.
Smith was traded from the Jaguars to the Falcons.
Both players were picked in the second round of the 2024 draft.
This trade is between two NFL teams: the Atlanta Falcons and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Liberty announced that players Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu have all signed long-term contracts to stay with the team. These deals will keep the three key players with Liberty for multiple years.
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Breanna Stewart is a forward for Liberty.
Jonquel Jones plays the center position.
Sabrina Ionescu is a guard on the team.
All three players signed multiyear contracts.
The announcement was made on a Friday.
The contracts ensure these players will stay with Liberty for several seasons.
This news impacts the team's future lineup and stability.
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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), which owns a majority of Newcastle United, is reviewing some of its investments due to economic and regional issues. However, sources say PIF remains committed to Newcastle, and the club expects continued support and new investments.
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PIF is Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and owns most of Newcastle United football club.
The fund recently sold a 70% stake in Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal for £276 million.
PIF's strategy from 2026 to 2030 focuses on more sustainable investments after a large budget deficit in Saudi Arabia.
The war in the region has disrupted Saudi oil exports, affecting government spending.
Despite selling Al-Hilal shares and reconsidering other sports investments like LIV Golf, PIF officials say Newcastle is unaffected.
Newcastle’s leadership regularly communicates with PIF and confirmed nothing has changed in their relationship.
A PIF delegation will visit Newcastle soon, and a major new investment in the club is planned.
Newcastle aims to compete for top prizes by 2030, making steady progress under coach Eddie Howe.
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A website partly owned by Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly is selling tickets for Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final at much higher prices than their original value. Fans and the Chelsea Supporters Trust are concerned about the connection between Boehly and the ticket resale platform Vivid Seats, which allows sellers to list tickets at very high prices.
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Todd Boehly is a minority shareholder in Vivid Seats, a ticket resale platform.
Vivid Seats is selling Chelsea FA Cup semi-final tickets at prices up to £1,705, far above the face value of £30 to £150.
The tickets have been listed before Chelsea season ticket holders had access to buy them through the club.
Tickets are listed for all Chelsea home matches remaining this season, with some prices exceeding £3,000.
Prices on resale sites often prevent genuine fans from buying tickets at reasonable prices.
The Premier League reviewed the case and found no rule breach by Boehly regarding this situation.
Chelsea banned nearly 1,400 people last season for using tickets bought at inflated prices and blocked over 350,000 suspicious ticket purchases.
The issue highlights a gap in rules around football club owners having links to secondary ticket selling businesses.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will take part in the upcoming World Cup. This decision comes despite ongoing conflicts involving Iran and other countries.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino made the announcement on Wednesday.
He spoke at CNBC’s Invest in America Forum.
Iran’s participation in the World Cup was uncertain due to war and airstrikes by the U.S. and Israel.
Infantino emphasized the importance of Iran playing in the tournament.
The World Cup is an international soccer competition held every four years.
Iran’s team will compete alongside other nations from around the world.
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Two men were disqualified from South Africa’s Two Oceans Marathon after they competed in the women’s race by swapping bib numbers with female runners. Their actions were discovered through social media posts and race timing data, leading to apologies and pending disciplinary actions.
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The Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town includes a 56km ultramarathon and a 21.1km half-marathon.
Over 16,000 runners participate in this event each year.
Luke Jacobs and Nic Bradfield finished 7th and 10th in the women’s race but were disqualified for running with swapped bibs.
The bib swaps involved two women: Larissa Parekh and Tegan Garvey, whose numbers were used by Jacobs and Bradfield.
Swapping bibs is considered unethical and can cause health risks in emergencies.
The cheating was uncovered after Jacobs posted photos showing a bib with a different runner’s name, and race chip data showed inconsistencies.
Both Jacobs and Bradfield apologized and now face disciplinary review and possible two-year bans from the race.
Bib swapping may happen to avoid losing entry fees or to achieve faster qualifying times in future races.
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Dyson Daniels, an Australian guard for the Atlanta Hawks, is expected to play a key role in the NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks. After a strong finish to the season, Daniels has become an important player on both offense and defense for the Hawks.
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Dyson Daniels is a guard for the Atlanta Hawks basketball team.
The Hawks secured the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference for the NBA playoffs.
Daniels has playoff experience from two years ago with the New Orleans team.
The Hawks improved after trading star player Trae Young in January.
Daniels had a triple-double performance recently, showing his strong all-around game.
He won the NBA’s most improved player award last season.
Daniels is known for his defense, especially guarding top players like Jalen Brunson from the Knicks.
While his three-point shooting has dropped, he scores efficiently inside the paint with a 58% two-point shooting rate.
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