During the Minnesota Timberwolves' Game 4 win over the Denver Nuggets, a fight broke out between Nikola Jokic and Julius Randle near the end. Both players were ejected and later fined by the NBA, but neither was suspended. The Nuggets are now trailing 1-3 in the playoff series.
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The fight happened with about 1.3 seconds left in Game 4 between the Timberwolves and Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic confronted Jaden McDaniels after an uncontested layup that McDaniels made with a big lead.
Julius Randle joined the confrontation, escalating the scuffle.
Both Jokic and Randle were ejected from the game.
The NBA fined Jokic $50,000 and Randle $35,000 but did not suspend either player.
Minnesota lost two players to injury during the game, including Anthony Edwards who will miss several weeks.
The Nuggets are behind 1-3 in the series but can extend it by winning the next game at home.
NBA rules do not ban scoring late in a game with a big lead, but respect between players is usually expected.
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Mike Tomlin, former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, announced his retirement after 19 seasons and joined NBC's "Football Night In America" broadcast team for the 2026 NFL season. Tomlin predicted that quarterback Aaron Rodgers still has the ability and desire to play football, despite uncertainty about Rodgers’ future with the Steelers. The Steelers recently hired Mike McCarthy as their new head coach.
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Mike Tomlin retired after coaching the Steelers for 19 seasons without a losing record.
Tomlin won Super Bowl XLIII with the Steelers and had a 193-114-2 coaching record.
Tomlin joined NBC’s football broadcast team for the 2026 NFL season.
Tomlin believes Aaron Rodgers, 42, still loves football and will continue playing.
Rodgers initially signed a one-year contract with the Steelers last June and may decide on returning again next June.
Rodgers was emotionally affected when Tomlin announced his retirement.
The Steelers hired Mike McCarthy, who previously coached Rodgers in Green Bay and won a Super Bowl with him.
The Steelers’ current quarterback roster includes Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar.
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Amen Thompson scored 23 points, and Tari Eason added 20 as the Houston Rockets won Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 115-96. The Rockets played without their star player Kevin Durant and stayed in the playoffs by avoiding elimination.
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Amen Thompson scored 23 points for the Houston Rockets.
Tari Eason contributed 20 points in the game.
The Rockets won Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The final score was 115-96 in favor of the Rockets.
Kevin Durant did not play in this game.
The win kept the Rockets alive in the Western Conference playoff series.
The game was held at the Rockets’ home court, Toyota Center.
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The Boston Bruins lost 6-1 to the Buffalo Sabres and are close to being knocked out of the playoffs. Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman expressed strong frustration with his teammates after the game.
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The Bruins lost 6-1 to the Sabres at home in front of 17,850 fans.
Jeremy Swayman, the Bruins' goalie, was pulled in the third period after allowing six goals in about 46 minutes.
Swayman made 23 saves on 29 shots during the game.
Swayman had an emotional outburst directed at his teammates about their poor performance.
Bruins coach Marco Sturm said the loss was not Swayman’s fault and praised his effort.
Sturm was confused and embarrassed by the Bruins’ poor start, when they gave up four goals in the first period.
The Bruins are behind 3-1 in the playoff series against the Sabres.
The Bruins will play Game 5 in Buffalo, and the team hopes to improve to extend the series.
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The Las Vegas Raiders completed their 2026 NFL Draft with a strong focus on quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana. The team and fans are optimistic about Mendoza’s potential and the overall draft, giving the Raiders an A+ grade for their selections.
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The 2026 NFL Draft has concluded with all 32 NFL teams making new player selections.
The Raiders chose Fernando Mendoza, a quarterback from Indiana, as their first pick (1.1).
Mendoza has shown steady improvement each year in his football career and has the tools to succeed in the NFL.
Another notable pick was Jermod McCoy, a cornerback from Tennessee, who was selected in the fourth round (4.101).
McCoy was once considered a top-10 pick but dropped due to concerns about his knee health.
The Raiders received an overall draft grade of A+, reflecting high optimism about their new players and future.
Fans see the draft as a fresh start and a sign the team is becoming more relevant since moving to Las Vegas.
The draft is viewed as an important step for the Raiders to compete and improve their performance in upcoming seasons.
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The San Antonio Spurs won an important NBA playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers with the return of their star player, Victor Wembanyama, who had been out with a concussion. Wembanyama scored 27 points and made significant contributions, helping the Spurs take control of the series.
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Victor Wembanyama is the Spurs' star player and the NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
He missed Game 3 due to a concussion but returned for Game 4 after clearing concussion protocol.
In Game 4, Wembanyama scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, made 3 assists, had 4 steals, and blocked 7 shots.
The Spurs were behind at halftime but won the game 114-93.
Head coach Mitch Johnson trusts Wembanyama to lead the team and emphasized the importance of his full-game performance.
Wembanyama had suffered his concussion after slipping and hitting his head during Game 2.
The Spurs currently lead the playoff series and will play Game 5 at home.
The victory with Wembanyama back was key to keeping the Spurs in control of the series.
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Diego Pavia, a former Vanderbilt quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist, was not chosen in the recent NFL draft. He has accepted an invitation to join the Baltimore Ravens’ minicamp, where he will compete for a spot on the team.
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Diego Pavia was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the best college football player.
He was not picked by any team during the NFL draft, despite 10 quarterbacks being selected.
Pavia is smaller than many NFL quarterbacks, similar in size to players like Bryce Young and Kyler Murray.
He will join the Baltimore Ravens’ minicamp to try out for their team.
Jon Gruden, a former NFL coach and current media personality, expressed support for Pavia.
The Ravens’ quarterback group includes Lamar Jackson, giving Pavia a chance to learn from a top player.
Pavia aims to make the Ravens’ training camp roster later this summer.
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Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs' star player and NBA Defensive Player of the Year, suffered a concussion during a playoff game but recovered quickly. He returned to play in the next games, helping the Spurs win and take control of the playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Victor Wembanyama injured his chin and briefly lost consciousness during Game 2 of the Spurs-Blazers playoff series.
He was cleared by the NBA concussion protocol and returned to play in Game 4.
Wembanyama scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, blocked 7 shots, made 4 steals, and had 3 assists in 27 minutes during his return game.
He became the first player in NBA history to have 25+ points and 5+ blocks in a road playoff debut.
Wembanyama described his concussion as "weird" but did not explain further.
The Spurs won Game 3 and Game 4 after his injury, taking a 3-1 lead in the series.
The Spurs can eliminate the Blazers with a win in Game 5 at home.
Wembanyama emphasized his focus on winning as a team rather than just individual awards.
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The 2026 NFL Draft took place with 32 teams selecting players over seven rounds. Wide receivers were the most chosen position, followed by defensive tackles and cornerbacks, while quarterbacks were taken less frequently.
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Fernando Mendoza was the first overall pick, going to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Only two quarterbacks were selected in the opening round; Ty Simpson went 13th to the Los Angeles Rams.
Wide receivers were the most drafted group with 36 players chosen.
Defensive tackles and cornerbacks tied as the second most picked positions with 27 players each.
Tight ends and offensive tackles each had 22 players selected, showing growing team interest in those roles.
Only 10 quarterbacks were drafted overall, indicating a smaller group compared to other positions.
Specialists like punters and kickers were rarely selected, with only 2 punters and 1 kicker chosen.
Some teams are looking forward to stronger quarterback prospects in the 2027 draft.
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The New Orleans Pelicans had a poor season and are looking for a new permanent head coach after firing Willie Green early in the year. Rajon Rondo, a former NBA star and two-time champion, has interviewed for the job and is being considered as a candidate, sparking mixed reactions from fans.
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The Pelicans finished last season with a 26–56 record and missed the playoffs again.
Head coach Willie Green was fired after starting the season 2–10.
James Borrego served as the temporary head coach but is unlikely to stay in the role.
Rajon Rondo, a 4-time All-Star and 2-time NBA champion, has interviewed for the Pelicans’ head coaching position.
Some fans doubt Rondo’s coaching readiness due to his lack of experience and past conflicts with teammates.
Other supporters highlight Rondo’s strong basketball intelligence and leadership skills.
Rondo retired in April 2024 and has worked as a special assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks to gain coaching experience.
Rondo previously played for the Pelicans and helped them win their only playoff series in New Orleans in 2018.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers tried to draft USC wide receiver Makai Lemon at pick number 21 in the 2026 NFL Draft, but the Philadelphia Eagles traded up to pick 20 and selected him first. The NFL is reviewing a call made by Steelers general manager Omar Khan to Lemon before the Steelers were officially allowed to make their pick. The Steelers later chose offensive tackle Max Iheanachor at pick 21 and quarterback Drew Allar in the third round.
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The 2026 NFL Draft took place recently, with the Steelers holding the 21st overall pick in the first round.
The Steelers wanted to draft Makai Lemon, a wide receiver from USC, at pick 21.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded with the Dallas Cowboys to move up to pick 20 and selected Lemon before the Steelers could.
Steelers GM Omar Khan made a phone call to Lemon during the draft before the Steelers were officially allowed to pick.
The NFL rule says only teams "on the clock" (actively selecting) can talk to draft-eligible players.
The NFL is reviewing the call made by Khan to Lemon to check if any rules were broken.
After missing out on Lemon, the Steelers picked Max Iheanachor from Arizona State at number 21.
The Steelers also selected Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round.
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Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers' star player, will play in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics after recovering from appendicitis surgery. His return is important as the 76ers try to even the series at 2-2.
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Joel Embiid had surgery for appendicitis more than two weeks ago.
He was first listed as doubtful but then changed to available for Game 4.
The game is against the Boston Celtics on Sunday evening.
The 76ers want to tie the series at 2-2 before Game 5 in Boston.
Embiid missed the previous games but the team won Game 2 without him.
Embiid has been averaging 26.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game this season.
In his last game before surgery, Embiid scored 34 points and 12 rebounds.
The 76ers lost Game 3 at home with a score of 108-100 to the Celtics.
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The Dallas Cowboys have decided not to sign wide receiver George Pickens to a long-term contract this offseason, planning for him to play the 2026 season under the franchise tag. Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, whose rookie contract ends after this season, has hired the same agent who represented former Cowboys player Micah Parsons, who was traded last year.
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The Cowboys placed a nonexclusive franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens, worth $27.3 million.
The team does not plan to sign Pickens to a long-term deal immediately, leaving his future uncertain after 2026.
Last year, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had a public dispute with agent David Mulugheta over linebacker Micah Parsons’ contract.
Micah Parsons was traded to the Green Bay Packers in August 2025 after contract disagreements.
DeMarvion Overshown, a linebacker drafted in 2023, has now hired agent David Mulugheta.
Overshown missed his entire rookie season due to a torn ACL and suffered another knee injury in late 2024.
Despite injuries, Overshown showed strong performance in 2024 with multiple sacks, tackles, and QB hits.
The Cowboys recently added new defensive players, reducing pressure on Overshown to lead the defense.
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ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. gave the highest draft grades to four NFL teams for the 2026 draft: the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Las Vegas Raiders, and Philadelphia Eagles. He praised specific player picks and team strategies, highlighting value and potential impact on each team.
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Mel Kiper Jr. ranked the Browns, Cowboys, Raiders, and Eagles with the top draft grade "A" for the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Browns were noted for picking a safety who was expected to go earlier and for strengthening wide receiver and offensive tackle positions.
The Cowboys added a highly talented safety early and focused on building up their pass-rushing defense.
The Raiders took the first overall pick, a quarterback, but Kiper especially praised their strong picks in later rounds for depth.
The Eagles also earned a top grade for their draft selections (details were cut off in the article).
Kiper values players who fit team needs and considers good trades and multiple picks as strong draft strategies.
The Browns’ wide receiver group was weak last season, so adding new players there was important.
The Cowboys had traded away a key defensive player and are working to rebuild that area.
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Diego Pavia, a former Vanderbilt quarterback and Heisman Trophy runner-up, was not selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. He accepted an invitation to participate in the Baltimore Ravens' minicamp as an undrafted free agent and aims to compete for a quarterback position on the team.
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Diego Pavia was the first Heisman finalist to go undrafted since 2014.
He accepted an invite to the Baltimore Ravens' minicamp following the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Ravens currently have Lamar Jackson and Tyler "Snoop" Huntley as quarterbacks.
Pavia sees himself as a starting quarterback and wants to compete for the starting job.
He played two seasons as Vanderbilt’s starting quarterback with significant passing and rushing stats.
Pavia was the runner-up for the 2025 Heisman Trophy.
After not winning the Heisman, Pavia apologized for initially reacting badly about the result.
Vanderbilt finished with a 10-2 record in Pavia’s last season and played in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
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Steve Kerr’s contract as head coach of the Golden State Warriors ended after their loss in the NBA Play-In Tournament in April 2024. Kerr is uncertain about returning, partly because key players Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are still on the team and he wants to continue working with them. The Warriors faced injuries and challenges this season, finishing with a losing record.
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Steve Kerr became the Warriors’ head coach in 2014 and led them to five straight NBA Finals appearances.
The Warriors won championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022 under Kerr’s coaching.
Kerr’s coaching contract expired after the Warriors lost their second Play-In Tournament game against the Phoenix Suns in April 2024.
Kerr said his decision about returning depends on whether star players Curry and Green continue playing.
Draymond Green has a player option this summer, and Stephen Curry is signed through next season.
The Warriors ended the 2023-24 regular season with a 37-45 record.
Injuries impacted the team, including Curry missing 27 games and other players suffering season-ending injuries.
Kerr expressed respect for the team and said the decision on his future would be made soon.
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During the 2026 NFL Draft, Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti made the team's fifth-round pick, an unusual move since general managers usually decide draft selections. Bisciotti chose running back Adam Randall from Clemson, a player he researched closely and connected with through Clemson’s coach.
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Most NFL teams let the general manager make draft decisions, sometimes with input from the head coach.
In the 2026 draft, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti personally chose their fifth-round pick.
Bisciotti selected running back Adam Randall from Clemson with pick number 174.
Randall had 814 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns last season, plus 36 catches for 254 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said Bisciotti asked to make a draft pick and was given one on Day 3 as a special privilege.
Bisciotti’s choice was influenced by his strong relationship with Clemson’s head coach, Dabo Swinney.
Ravens owner Bisciotti is known for being directly involved in team decisions, including firing the head coach earlier.
It is not common, but some NFL owners do take part in first-round or other important draft decisions.
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Brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, becoming the first brothers to win a PGA Tour event together. Their win gave Alex his PGA Tour card through 2028 and entry into major golf tournaments.
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Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf tournament.
This is the first time brothers have won a PGA Tour event as a team.
They started the final round with a four-shot lead but faced challenges before winning.
Alex Fitzpatrick’s victory earns him automatic PGA Tour membership through 2028.
The win also gives Alex access to important tournaments like the PGA Championship and Players Championship.
Alex was ranked 141st in the world before this win; Matt is world number three.
Matt Fitzpatrick won the US Open in 2022 and had two PGA Tour wins in 2026 including the RBC Heritage.
The event format included both best ball and alternate shot rounds played over four rounds.
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Russell Wilson, the quarterback who won Super Bowl XLVIII, joined the Savannah Bananas for a baseball event. He got a chance to bat and came close to getting a hit.
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Russell Wilson is a quarterback who won Super Bowl XLVIII.
He participated in an event with the Savannah Bananas baseball team.
Wilson took a turn at batting during the outing.
He nearly achieved a hit while batting.
The event combined football and baseball activities in a fun way.
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England footballer Missy Bo Kearns shared that she spent four difficult days in the hospital after suffering a miscarriage and developing sepsis, a serious infection. She is now recovering physically and mentally, aiming to return to football next season and still hopes to be part of England’s World Cup team.
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Missy Bo Kearns is an England international football player and Aston Villa midfielder.
She announced her pregnancy in early March but lost the baby later that month.
Kearns fell ill at training with a high fever and was diagnosed with sepsis after going to the hospital.
Sepsis is a dangerous reaction to infection that can harm organs if not treated quickly.
The club’s doctor urged her to seek hospital care, which likely saved her life.
Kearns spent around four days in hospital recovering from sepsis and the miscarriage.
She is now working on regaining fitness and managing the emotional impact of her experience.
Kearns still plans to compete for a spot on England’s squad for the next World Cup in Brazil.
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