Ronnie O'Sullivan leads John Higgins 9-7 in their World Snooker Championship last-16 match after Higgins won the last three frames of the second session. The two 50-year-old players will finish the first-to-13 frames match on Monday, with O'Sullivan aiming for an eighth world title.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan currently leads John Higgins 9-7 in their best-of-13 match.
O'Sullivan had a strong start, leading 9-4 before Higgins won three straight frames.
Both players are 50 years old and have multiple world titles between them.
The match will resume on Monday at 13:00 BST and will be broadcast live on BBC Two.
O'Sullivan is seeking to reach the quarter-finals at the Crucible for the 24th time.
Higgins won four world championships, O'Sullivan seven, and an eighth title would be a modern record for O'Sullivan.
The match features high drama, including a critical foul by O'Sullivan that helped Higgins win a late frame.
Other notable players, including defending champion Zhao Xintong, have also advanced in the tournament.
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The Cleveland Browns made several important choices in the 2026 NFL draft, including selecting Spencer Fano, who analysts expect to start right away. NFL analyst Nate Davis gave the Browns a strong grade and ranked their draft class fourth best in the league.
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The 2026 NFL draft has concluded.
Nate Davis from USA Today graded each team's draft, giving the Browns a strong A.
The Browns’ draft class is ranked No. 4 in the NFL.
Spencer Fano is expected to be an immediate starting player.
The Browns focused on adding offensive blockers and wide receivers in their early picks.
General Manager Andrew Berry moved up in the draft to select safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren.
The Browns have a good record of finding young talent in recent drafts.
Their new players should help improve the team's offense for the 2026-27 season.
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The New York Jets received an A+ grade from NFL analyst Nate Davis for their 2026 draft picks. The team's new players, including David Bailey and Omar Cooper, are expected to help the Jets improve and possibly become playoff contenders by 2028.
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The Jets' 2026 NFL draft class earned the highest grade (A+) among all teams.
Analyst Nate Davis reviewed team drafts considering trades and overall strategy.
Key drafted players named include David Bailey, Kenyon Sadiq, Omar Cooper, and D'Angelo Ponds.
Omar Cooper and D’Angelo Ponds recently won a championship at Indiana University.
The Jets had a poor season in 2025 and need improvements beyond just new talent.
The draft class is seen as a step toward significant cultural and team changes.
Success in the coming years depends on how well these new players develop and perform.
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The Las Vegas Raiders completed the 2026 NFL draft by picking quarterback Fernando Mendoza as their first overall choice. Analysts also praised their other draft picks, giving the team a strong grade for adding needed talent to improve their roster.
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The Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick.
NFL analyst Nate Davis gave the Raiders’ entire draft class a strong A grade.
Only the New York Jets received a higher grade, an A+.
Other notable Raiders draft picks include defensive back Treydan Stukes, cornerback Jermod McCoy, and running back Mike Washington Jr.
The Raiders took a risk drafting McCoy in the fourth round due to concerns about his knee injury.
The team kept defensive end Maxx Crosby while gaining new talent.
The Raiders used their multiple draft picks to address key team needs.
The success of the draft depends on how well the new players perform in the future.
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The Houston Rockets are losing their playoff series 3-0 to the Los Angeles Lakers. Star player Kevin Durant is expected to miss Game 4 due to an ankle injury, and Rockets player Amen Thompson said he is unsure how Durant is feeling.
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The Rockets are down 3-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Lakers.
Kevin Durant has a bone bruise in a sprained ankle and is expected to miss Game 4.
Durant missed Games 1 and 3 already and took part in rehab and team meetings before Sunday’s game.
Amen Thompson said he does not know how Durant is feeling.
Rockets had a chance to be down only 2-1 after leading Game 3 late but lost in overtime.
The Rockets have struggled with late-game leads multiple times this season.
Losing to the Lakers on Sunday would end the Rockets’ season.
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Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets has a knee bone bruise and an ankle injury that have kept him out of multiple playoff games against the Los Angeles Lakers. Durant will miss Game 4, and his injuries limit his ability to play effectively during the series.
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Kevin Durant injured his knee before Game 1 and hurt his ankle before Game 3 in the Rockets vs. Lakers playoff series.
Durant has missed two of the first three games and will miss Game 4.
The ankle injury would normally require 2-3 weeks off during the regular season.
Durant’s ankle shows swelling, stiffness, and limited movement despite treatment.
Durant played 78 out of 82 regular-season games for Houston this year.
In the only game Durant played in the series, he scored 23 points, mostly in the first half.
The Lakers have led the series 3-0 and been led by 41-year-old LeBron James.
The Rockets need to win Game 4 and four more straight games to win the series, something never done before in NBA playoff history.
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The Toronto Raptors won Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers to tie the playoff series 2–2. Scottie Barnes played a key role with strong offense and defense, helping lead the Raptors' comeback in the series.
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The Raptors beat the Cavaliers in Game 4 at Scotiabank Arena to even the series.
Scottie Barnes scored 23 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and made six assists in Game 4.
Barnes had a breakout Game 3 with 33 points and 11 assists.
Brandon Ingram praised Barnes as a leader on both offense and defense.
Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds off the bench in Game 4.
The Raptors rely on a fast pace, physical play, and strong defense.
The Cavaliers led the series 2–0 before the Raptors won the last two games.
The series is now a best-of-three, with momentum shifting toward Toronto.
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The Tennessee Titans made several player picks during the NFL Draft and continued adding new talent afterward by signing Brock Rechsteiner, a wide receiver from Jacksonville State. Rechsteiner is notable for being the son of wrestling legend Scott Steiner and is also involved in WWE's NIL program.
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The NFL Draft took place over three days in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Tennessee Titans picked Carnell Tate from Ohio State as their fourth overall selection.
They also picked Auburn's Keldric Faulk and had multiple other picks in later rounds.
After the draft, Tennessee signed Brock Rechsteiner, a wide receiver from Jacksonville State.
Brock Rechsteiner is 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 225 pounds, and had 36 catches for 383 yards and 5 touchdowns last season.
He is the son of Scott Steiner, a famous professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer.
Rechsteiner is part of WWE’s NIL program, which helps athletes earn money while competing in college or other sports.
The Titans’ new roster includes young players like quarterback Cam Ward and wide receiver Carnell Tate.
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Megan Thee Stallion ended her relationship with Dallas Mavericks player Klay Thompson after she accused him of cheating. Despite the breakup, she continued performing on Broadway, and WNBA star Angel Reese publicly supported her during this time.
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Megan Thee Stallion said Klay Thompson cheated on her and ended their relationship.
Megan is appearing on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" until May 17.
Angel Reese, a WNBA player and Megan’s friend, showed support by sharing a video of Megan on stage.
Megan and Angel have been friends since Reese’s first WNBA season in 2024.
Megan and Thompson confirmed their relationship publicly in July 2025.
They appeared together at events like the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala and the 2025 Met Gala.
Klay Thompson called Megan his "twin" and named his boat after her.
Thompson is unsure if he will return to the Dallas Mavericks next season.
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The Boston Red Sox fired their manager Alex Cora and five other coaches despite recent team changes. Players said they were not involved in the decision and were surprised by the news. Chad Tracy will serve as interim manager while the team works through the season.
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The Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five coaches after a 10-17 start to the 2026 MLB season.
The team won a recent game 17-1 but still had a poor overall record.
Chad Tracy was named interim manager.
Players were not consulted or given a chance to ask questions about Cora's firing.
Relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock said players were told to just focus on playing baseball.
Shortstop Trevor Story said the coaching staff did not get a fair chance and players don’t have input on decisions.
Red Sox president Sam Kennedy said baseball chief Craig Breslow made the decision to fire Cora.
Alex Cora led the Red Sox to a World Series win in 2018 and had a winning record overall as manager.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves won Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets despite injuries to key players Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards. Basketball legend Magic Johnson praised Ayo Dosunmu’s strong performance that helped the team secure the win.
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Donte DiVincenzo suffered a torn Achilles injury in the first minute of Game 4 and is out for the season.
Anthony Edwards left the game with a knee injury and will miss several weeks.
The Timberwolves won the game 112-96 and are close to advancing in the playoffs.
Ayo Dosunmu scored 43 points and made all five of his three-point shots.
Magic Johnson called Dosunmu's performance the best in the NBA Playoffs so far.
A late-game confrontation occurred between Nikola Jokic and Jaden McDaniels after a basketball move seen as disrespectful.
Jokic and Timberwolves’ Julius Randle were ejected for their part in the altercation.
The NBA will decide on any further punishments before Game 5, scheduled for Monday evening.
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The Buffalo Bills selected wide receiver Skyler Bell in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft to strengthen their offense. Bell showed strong college performance and athletic ability, drawing comparisons to star player Ja’Marr Chase.
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The Bills picked Skyler Bell 125th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Bell previously played at Wisconsin and later at UConn, where he had a standout 2025 season.
In 2025, Bell had 101 receptions, 1,278 yards, and 13 touchdowns, ranking top three nationally.
Bell's athletic tests include a 4.4-second 40-yard dash and a 41-inch vertical jump.
Analysts compare Bell’s playing style to Ja’Marr Chase’s, noting his speed, strength, and ability to make big plays after catching the ball.
Bell is about 5’11” tall and weighs 192 pounds.
The Bills also have receivers Khalil Shakir and new addition D.J. Moore on their team.
Bell’s ability to run after the catch and versatility in lineup can help the Bills’ offense become more explosive.
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Diego Pavia, a quarterback who finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting, was not selected in the recent NFL Draft. Sports analyst Pat McAfee suggested Pavia could consider playing in the United Football League (UFL) if an NFL opportunity does not happen.
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Diego Pavia was a top college quarterback but was not picked in the NFL Draft.
Concerns about his size, speed, and style of play affected NFL teams' decisions.
Pavia played a key role in improving Vanderbilt’s football team.
Pat McAfee praised Pavia’s college career but noted he might not fit the NFL prototype.
McAfee recommended the UFL as a good option for Pavia to continue playing professionally.
The UFL is a football league formed from the merger of the XFL and USFL with eight teams.
The UFL plans to expand to 16 teams by 2035 and has growing fan interest.
Adding a well-known player like Pavia could help the UFL attract more viewers and fans.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves took a 3-1 lead against the Denver Nuggets in their NBA playoff series after winning Game 4 by 112-96. A fight broke out in the last moments between players Nikola Jokic and Jaden McDaniels, leading the NBA to start an investigation that could result in fines or suspensions before the next game.
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The Timberwolves won Game 4 against the Nuggets with a score of 112-96.
Minnesota now leads the playoff series 3-1.
The final moments saw a scuffle between Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) and Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves).
Jokic confronted McDaniels after McDaniels made a late layup, breaking an unwritten basketball rule.
Both players and others were ejected from the game after the altercation.
The NBA is investigating the incident by reviewing videos and interviewing players and officials.
Possible punishments include fines, one-game suspensions, or multi-game suspensions depending on the severity.
The ruling is expected before Game 5, which is important because the Timberwolves are close to winning the series.
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The Los Angeles Lakers took a 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets after winning Game 3 in overtime, with LeBron James playing a key role. Rockets forward Amen Thompson shared the team's plan to stop James in Game 4 by playing physically and tiring him out.
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The Lakers lead the series 3-0 against the Rockets.
In Game 3, LeBron James scored 29 points, had 13 rebounds, six assists, and three steals.
James played 45 minutes, the most on his team.
Key Lakers players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are injured and not playing.
Amen Thompson said the Rockets need to slow down James by playing physically and making him run.
James said all Lakers players need to work harder due to injuries on their team.
Austin Reaves is questionable for Game 4; Luka Doncic is expected to miss the rest of the series.
Game 4 will start at 9:30 p.m. ET.
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The Boston Red Sox fired their manager Alex Cora after a slow start to the season, despite a recent win. Chad Tracy, who managed their minor league team, will temporarily take over as manager.
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The Red Sox fired Alex Cora after eight seasons as manager.
This decision came after the team’s 10-17 record and last place in the AL East.
Red Sox owner John Henry thanked Cora for his contributions, including leading the team to a great 2018 season.
Five other coaches, including Jason Varitek, were also let go.
Chad Tracy, former manager of the Red Sox’s Triple-A affiliate, will serve as interim manager.
Roman Anthony, a player coached by Tracy, expressed confidence in Tracy’s leadership despite being surprised by the firing.
The Red Sox had recently been swept by the Yankees and were splitting games with the Baltimore Orioles.
Roman Anthony is returning to play after missing three games due to a back injury.
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Jaden McDaniels scored a late layup in a playoff game where the Minnesota Timberwolves already led by a large margin, which upset Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic and led to a confrontation and ejections. The Timberwolves won the game 112-96 but lost two important players to injuries, Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards, who are expected to miss extended time.
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McDaniels made a layup with 1.3 seconds left while his team was winning by over 20 points.
Nuggets’ player Nikola Jokic confronted McDaniels, which led to a heated exchange.
Minnesota’s Julius Randle shoved Jokic, and both Randle and Jokic were ejected from the game.
The NBA will review the late-game incident before the next game.
The Timberwolves now lead the playoff series 3-1 against the Nuggets.
Donte DiVincenzo tore his Achilles and will miss the rest of the season.
Anthony Edwards suffered a knee injury but has no ligament damage; he will miss several weeks.
The next game (Game 5) is scheduled for Monday night in Denver and will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 112-96 in a playoff game, despite injuries to key players. After the game, a heated exchange happened between Nuggets player Nikola Jokic and Timberwolves player Jaden McDaniels over a late score when the game was nearly over.
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The Timberwolves won the game 112-96, taking a 3-1 lead in the series.
Timberwolves player Ayo Dosunmu scored 43 points.
Two Timberwolves players, Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, were injured in the first half.
Jaden McDaniels scored near the end of the game when Denver players thought the play had stopped.
Nikola Jokic approached McDaniels and confronted him about scoring late.
Players from both teams separated Jokic and McDaniels before the situation escalated.
Nuggets coach David Adelman criticized McDaniels' action, saying such behavior is outdated in today’s game.
Jokic explained he was upset because the scoring occurred after the other team stopped playing.
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The Boston Red Sox fired their manager, Alex Cora, after a 10-17 start to the season despite a recent big win. Cora, who had managed the team for eight years and signed a contract extension, shared a positive message after being let go, and Chad Tracy will serve as the temporary new manager.
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The Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora after a 17-1 win against the Baltimore Orioles.
The team started the season with 10 wins and 17 losses.
Five of Cora’s coaching staff were also fired.
Owner John Henry expressed gratitude for Cora’s contributions, especially the 2018 championship season.
Cora posted a photo with the fired coaches and wrote “Happy!” on social media.
Cora was in the second year of a $21.75 million contract extension.
Chad Tracy, who manages the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox, will be interim manager.
The Red Sox are currently last in the AL East and near the bottom of the overall league standings.
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Nelly Korda leads the Chevron Championship by five shots going into the final round, aiming for her third major win. NBC decided to delay streaming the final round for over an hour after Korda started, causing criticism from golf fans and reporters.
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Nelly Korda shot a two-under 70 and leads the Chevron Championship by five shots.
She is trying to win her third major golf tournament and second Chevron Championship.
Korda won the Chevron Championship in 2024 by two shots.
The final group, including Korda, tees off at 12:08 p.m. ET for the last round.
NBC will start streaming the final round only at 1:30 p.m. ET, more than an hour after the tee time.
TV coverage on NBC will run from 2 to 5:30 p.m. ET.
Fans and golf reporters criticized NBC on social media for the long delay without coverage.
Supporters said it is unusual not to show a major tournament’s final group live, especially with a top player leading.
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