WWE WrestleMania 42 is expected to feature around 14 to 16 matches over two nights, but only five matches have been confirmed so far. Cody Rhodes, a WWE champion, is optimistic about the event, predicting it may be one of the best WrestleManias ever. The lineup may include both established superstars and new talent, with several women's matches planned.
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WrestleMania 42 could have 14 to 16 matches over two nights.
So far, only five matches are confirmed for the event.
Cody Rhodes, a WWE champion, believes it could be one of the best WrestleManias.
Main events may include CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton.
Possible matches involve Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu and Sami Zayn vs. Trick Williams.
Young talent and future main event stars will be featured.
Up to six women's matches are expected in the lineup.
Philadelphia Eagles player Brandon Graham announced he is not ready to retire from the NFL after previously retiring last year. Graham, who has been with the Eagles since 2010, wants to play one more season and hopes to win another Super Bowl. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman expressed support for Graham's continued presence on the team.
Key Facts
Brandon Graham first retired from the NFL nearly a year ago.
He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010 and has played with them his entire career.
Graham is notable for a game-changing play in Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots.
He came out of retirement last year and rejoined the Eagles.
Graham plans to play one more season with the Eagles and aims for another Super Bowl win.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman welcomes Graham's return to the team.
Graham, at 37, played nine games last season, contributing both on and off the field.
The Cleveland Browns are discussing their quarterback plans for the next NFL season. JJ McCarthy, currently with the Minnesota Vikings, is mentioned as a potential option. However, some believe the Browns should continue to develop their current quarterback, Shedeur Sanders.
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The Browns are unclear about their quarterback situation for the next season and are considering options.
Shedeur Sanders is the current starting quarterback for the Browns.
JJ McCarthy, now with the Minnesota Vikings, is a possible candidate for the Browns.
McCarthy was the 10th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
McCarthy has a record of 6 wins and 4 losses, with 1,632 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 10 games.
The Minnesota Vikings might favor Kyler Murray over McCarthy.
Some analysts believe the Browns should continue developing Sanders instead of trading for McCarthy.
Tony Dungy, known for his success as a football coach and as a sports commentator, announced that NBC has let him go after 17 years on the "Football Night in America" show. Dungy is exploring future opportunities, possibly in football media or community work.
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Tony Dungy won a Super Bowl as the first African American head coach with the Indianapolis Colts in 2007.
He coached the Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.
After coaching, he worked for NBC covering the NFL for 17 years.
NBC informed Dungy he will not return to "Football Night in America" this fall.
Dungy expressed his gratitude to NBC and mentioned looking forward to future opportunities in media or community work.
He shared a Bible verse, indicating faith plays a role in his next steps.
Dungy is 70 years old and open to continuing work in sports media.
NBC is considering bringing new personalities into their football coverage lineup.
The San Francisco 49ers are planning for the future by considering drafting a new tight end as a potential replacement for their current star, George Kittle. As Kittle ages, the team is keeping an eye on Wisconsin tight end Lance Mason for the 2026 NFL Draft. Mason has caught the attention of the 49ers due to his recent performances.
Key Facts
The San Francisco 49ers are thinking about drafting a new tight end to prepare for when George Kittle retires or slows down.
George Kittle will be 33 years old during the 2026 football season.
The team is interested in Lance Mason, a tight end from Wisconsin who used to play at Missouri State.
Lance Mason had 30 catches for 398 yards and four touchdowns last season.
Mason impressed during the Shrine Bowl practices, particularly in speed drills.
He is a "move-tight end," meaning he is versatile and quick for his position.
In 2024, Mason had his best college season with 34 catches for 590 yards and six touchdowns.
With more teams using two tight end formations, the 49ers see value in having another strong tight end.
Team USA has advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic and is making changes to its roster before facing Canada. Several pitchers are leaving to return to their major league teams, while new pitchers are being added to the team.
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Team USA advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic after playing against Team Italy.
U.S. pitchers are leaving the team to go back to their major league teams for spring training.
Pitchers Tarik Skubal and Ryan Yarbrough are among those returning to their teams.
Bob Nightengale reported replacements included Will Vest, Tyler Rogers, and Tim Hill.
Other pitchers, Matthew Boyd and Clay Holmes, are also expected to leave.
Logan Webb from the San Francisco Giants is expected to start in Friday's game against Canada.
Joe Ryan, who had a back injury, is a possible candidate for a roster spot.
More roster changes may happen before the game with Canada.
The San Francisco 49ers are considering their options with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. While there are no plans to release him soon, they might explore trade opportunities, especially given his connection to Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels from their college days.
Key Facts
Brandon Aiyuk has had contract issues with the 49ers for the past two years.
Aiyuk stopped communicating with the team and didn't focus on his injury recovery.
The 49ers have enough cap space, meaning they don’t need to release him quickly.
The team might explore trade options due to Aiyuk's previous troubles with the team.
Aiyuk was a college teammate of QB Jayden Daniels, making the Washington Commanders a possible trade interest.
Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million extension with the 49ers, $76 million of which is guaranteed in 2024.
Aiyuk made seven appearances last season, gaining 351 yards and no touchdowns.
Mercedes driver George Russell criticized Ferrari for blocking changes to Formula 1 rules aimed at improving start safety. Russell believes a rule limiting energy harvesting is causing issues, and Ferrari is benefiting from it.
Key Facts
George Russell races for Mercedes in Formula 1.
He won the season-opening race in Australia.
Russell accused Ferrari of blocking a rule change to improve start safety.
The rule in question limits how much energy a car can store before the race starts.
Ferrari's car design gives them an advantage under the current rule.
The FIA, the sport's governing body, considered changing the rule but hasn't done so yet.
Russell called the current situation "selfish" and "silly."
Trey Hendrickson, a former Cincinnati Bengals player, has signed a four-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens. This move means he will now face his old team twice a year as they are in the same division. Bengals' Orlando Brown Jr. has expressed good wishes for Hendrickson and looks forward to their upcoming games.
Key Facts
Trey Hendrickson played with the Cincinnati Bengals for five seasons.
He decided not to return to the Bengals after some disagreements over contract terms.
Hendrickson signed a four-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens worth $112 million.
He will stay in the AFC North division and play against the Bengals twice yearly.
Orlando Brown Jr., a Bengals player, congratulated Hendrickson and is excited about future matchups.
Hendrickson has been named to the Pro Bowl four times in his career.
At The Players Championship, golfer Collin Morikawa withdrew from the tournament due to a back injury. Earlier the same day, golfer Ryan Fox also withdrew because of illness, and David Ford replaced him.
Key Facts
Collin Morikawa withdrew from The Players Championship with a back injury.
He had to leave the tournament after just two holes.
New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox also withdrew earlier that day due to illness.
David Ford, the first alternate, replaced Ryan Fox in the tournament.
Fox was supposed to play with golfers Chris Kirk and Keegan Bradley.
David Ford recently ranked first in the 2025 PGA Tour University’s college rankings.
Fox had a good season, with top finishes in his first four tournaments.
The Boston Celtics face the Oklahoma City Thunder in an NBA game, with the Thunder favored to win. Key players are uncertain whether they will play due to injuries, which could affect the game's outcome.
Key Facts
The game is between the Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Thunder are currently the favorites to win the NBA championship.
The Celtics recently lost an away game to the San Antonio Spurs.
Thunder's Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein will not play due to injuries.
Celtics' Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard are listed as game-time decisions.
The Thunder's home-court advantage could benefit them in this matchup.
The game will begin at 9:30 p.m. ET and is available on Prime Video.
The Baltimore Ravens recently tried to trade two first-round picks for Raiders player Maxx Crosby, but backed out after Crosby allegedly failed a physical. This decision led to criticism from the NFL community, affecting the reputation of Ravens' General Manager Eric DeCosta.
Key Facts
The Ravens planned to trade for Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
The trade involved two Ravens first-round draft picks.
The Ravens canceled the trade after Crosby reportedly failed his physical examination.
Many NFL insiders criticized the Ravens for backing out of the trade.
General Manager Eric DeCosta said he regretted the trade's failure.
There is talk that the Ravens' action could affect future trades with other NFL teams.
Some fans are calling for DeCosta to be removed from his position.
President Donald Trump commented that Iran's soccer team should not join the World Cup for safety reasons. Iran's sports minister stated the team wouldn't participate due to safety concerns following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The World Cup is scheduled to take place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Key Facts
President Trump suggested it might not be safe for Iran's team to join the World Cup.
Iran's sports minister announced the team's withdrawal from the event.
The withdrawal is linked to the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The World Cup will happen in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
President Trump stated the team is welcome but emphasized safety concerns.
The information was shared on Truth Social by President Trump.
Maxx Crosby, a skilled football player for the Las Vegas Raiders, is not being traded to the Baltimore Ravens after failing a physical exam. The Raiders plan to keep him on the team, even though there was a previous trade attempt.
Key Facts
Maxx Crosby is a football player for the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Raiders tried to trade Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens.
Crosby's trade fell through because he didn't pass a physical exam.
The Raiders now say they will keep Crosby and not trade him.
Crosby had knee surgery after the season but is expected to be ready for training camp.
The Ravens acted quickly to sign another player, Trey Hendrickson, after backing out of the Crosby trade.
A cricket team named Sunrisers Leeds, owned by an Indian company, bought Pakistani player Abrar Ahmed for 190,000 pounds at the Hundred auction. Concerns were raised about Pakistani players being excluded from the league due to tensions between India and Pakistan, but teams assured that nationality would not affect player selection.
Key Facts
Abrar Ahmed is a leg-spinner from Pakistan.
Sunrisers Leeds, an Indian-owned team, signed Abrar for 190,000 pounds.
There were concerns Indian-owned teams might not sign Pakistani players due to tensions between India and Pakistan.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and all franchises said players should not be excluded because of their nationality.
Abrar has played 38 Twenty20 matches for Pakistan, taking 52 wickets.
Other Pakistani players like Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf did not get offers in the auction.
Shaheen Shah Afridi pulled out from the auction.
The Hundred is a cricket league with a unique 100-ball format and will take place from July 21 to August 16.
Javon Hargrave, a defensive tackle, is moving from the Minnesota Vikings to the Green Bay Packers. He has signed a two-year deal worth $23 million with the Packers, making them his fifth NFL team. The Vikings decided not to keep him when the new league year started.
Key Facts
Javon Hargrave played for the Minnesota Vikings before joining the Green Bay Packers.
The Packers signed Hargrave to a two-year contract for $23 million.
The NFL new league year began at 4 p.m. EST on a Wednesday.
Hargrave's son was excited about his dad joining the Packers.
Before the Vikings, Hargrave played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, and San Francisco 49ers.
Hargrave has 49 career sacks and has been selected for the Pro Bowl twice.
Last season, Hargrave recorded 3.5 sacks and 52 tackles in 16 games for the Vikings.
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed Keaton Mitchell, a former Baltimore Ravens running back, to a two-year contract. Mike McDaniel, who is now the Chargers' offensive coordinator, is known for creating strong running plays, and Mitchell is expected to get significant playing time in this system.
Key Facts
Keaton Mitchell signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Mike McDaniel will be the Chargers' offensive coordinator, known for effective running strategies.
Mitchell previously played for the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent.
He suffered a full ACL tear in December 2023 and returned to play in November 2024.
Last season with the Ravens, Mitchell played 13 games, achieving 341 yards and one touchdown.
The Chargers' backfield includes Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal alongside Mitchell.
NFL analysts expect Mitchell to benefit from increased playing time in the Chargers’ system.
Rory McIlroy is dealing with a lower back injury as he prepares for The Players Championship. He is hopeful about playing despite not being fully sure and will make a "game-time decision" on whether he participates.
Key Facts
Rory McIlroy, a golfer, is facing muscle spasms in his lower back.
He has a scheduled tee time of 1:42 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday.
McIlroy mentioned he feels better and will decide last-minute if he will play.
His injury affects muscles in his hips and legs, but it's not a structural issue.
He previously won The Players Championship twice, in 2025 and an earlier year.
Sports books currently rank him as the second favorite to win the event.
Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers reached a historic milestone by becoming the first NBA team to climb above a .500 record after starting the season 15 games below it. Leonard scored 45 points in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, leading to a win that brought the team's record to 33-32. Despite the achievement, Leonard emphasized that the team's work is not finished.
Key Facts
Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points in a game, leading the Clippers to a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Clippers became the first NBA team to have a record above .500 after starting 15 games below it in the same season.
The team began the season with a 6-21 record and later improved to 33-32.
A key turning point was a win against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 20.
Leonard is the first player in Clippers history to score 45+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists while shooting at least 75% in one game.
The Clippers' schedule includes games against teams that are currently below .500 or outside the playoff picture.
Leonard stresses that the team’s season is not over, and they aim to win more games.
