ESPN released a mock draft predicting that Arch Manning, a talented college quarterback, will be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. The Arizona Cardinals are expected to select him, continuing their recent history of choosing top quarterbacks.
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Arch Manning plays college football for the Texas Longhorns.
He is expected to be the first pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Manning is described as a strong, dual-threat quarterback who can both pass and run well.
ESPN’s mock draft predicts the Arizona Cardinals will pick Manning.
The Cardinals currently have quarterback Jeremiyah Love and picked Carson Beck, another young QB, in 2026.
Arizona previously picked quarterback Josh Rosen in 2018 and Kyler Murray in 2019 with top draft picks.
The Cardinals have a history of choosing top quarterbacks in recent drafts.
Manning’s size is 6 feet 4 inches and 219 pounds.
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Golfer Adam Scott received a two-stroke penalty for hitting the wrong ball during the first round of the 2026 Cadillac Championship. This penalty changed his score on the eighth hole from a par to a double-bogey 7.
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Adam Scott played the wrong ball on the eighth hole of the tournament.
The penalty was for breaking Rule 6.3c, which covers hitting a wrong ball.
Scott found and played a ball that was not his before finding his actual ball.
His score on that hole changed from par (even score) to double-bogey 7 (two strokes over par).
Scott finished the round with a score of 4-over 76.
This event is the first PGA Tour tournament held at Trump National Doral since 2016.
Cameron Young led the tournament after the first round with an 8-under 64.
Jordan Spieth was in second place at 7-under after the first round.
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The Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia confirmed that Devin Booker will remain the team's main player and will not be traded. Ishbia expressed confidence that Booker will lead the Suns to a championship and that the team plans to build around him.
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The Suns did not win any games in the first round of this year’s playoffs.
There was speculation about changing the team roster, including possibly trading Devin Booker.
Suns owner Mat Ishbia stated Booker is the franchise player and will stay with the team.
Ishbia said Booker and the coaching staff want him to be in Phoenix and that Booker will lead the team to a championship.
The Suns added players like Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green to support Booker after trading Kevin Durant.
The team still has challenges in the frontcourt and needs to address free agency decisions.
Injuries affected some players, such as Mark Williams, who played only 60 games this season.
The Suns’ next NBA Draft pick is at number 47 in 2026, limiting their options for new young talent.
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Louisville basketball player Mikel Brown Jr. injured his back during the college season but remains one of the top 10 prospects for the 2026 NBA draft. His performance at the NBA Combine will be important to show teams what he can do, with some experts predicting he could be picked eighth by the Dallas Mavericks.
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Mikel Brown Jr. is a point guard from Louisville.
He suffered a back injury during the college basketball season.
Despite the injury, he is still considered a top 10 draft prospect for 2026.
The NBA Combine is a key event where players demonstrate their skills to teams before the draft.
ESPN analyst Jeremy Woo predicts Brown may be picked eighth overall by the Dallas Mavericks.
The Mavericks need a point guard and view Brown as a player with high potential but some risks.
Brown's size, shooting, and playmaking skills make him a good fit for NBA teams.
The 2026 draft has many guards competing, making it tougher for Brown to move up the draft order.
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The Sacramento Kings are preparing to rebuild their team for the 2026-27 NBA season through the upcoming NBA draft. A top college player, Darius Acuff Jr., a point guard from Arkansas, is seen as a strong potential pick to help the team improve and develop a new style.
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The Kings missed the NBA playoffs and are focusing on the 2026 NBA draft to improve their team.
71 college players have entered the draft, with a May 27 deadline to withdraw and keep college eligibility.
NBA analyst Jeremy Woo suggests the Kings should pick Darius Acuff Jr. from Arkansas.
Acuff is considered one of the top guards and is ranked in the top five overall draft prospects.
He is known for strong offensive skills and advanced play but may have some defensive weaknesses.
The Kings need a young player to help rebuild and change the team’s identity.
The draft is seen as very important for the Kings’ future success.
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is stopping its financial support for the LIV Golf tour, which has raised questions about the tour’s future and the players involved. LIV Golf has depended on Saudi money since 2021, and without it, the tour might not continue in its current form past 2026, affecting many well-known and emerging golfers.
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LIV Golf has had 14 events per year, each offering about $30 million in prize money.
The tour has received over $5 billion from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund since 2021.
LIV Golf’s financial situation has been unsustainable without continuous Saudi funding.
CEO Scott O’Neil may try to find other investors to keep LIV Golf going in some form.
Many famous golfers like Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Dustin Johnson have played in LIV Golf.
Some players prefer LIV over the PGA Tour for personal and professional reasons.
The PGA Tour sees LIV’s financial troubles as a sign it has won its competition with LIV.
Players returning to the PGA Tour may face tough conditions and possible resentment from other members.
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Recently, a Cleveland Browns reporter said the team's veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson should be named the starter over Shedeur Sanders. Shilo Sanders, Shedeur’s brother, criticized the reporter, saying she unfairly speaks negatively about Shedeur and urged her to report facts.
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Cleveland Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot suggested Deshaun Watson should be the starting quarterback.
Cabot believes the team should declare Watson the starter quickly to prepare well.
Fans of Shedeur Sanders want him to keep competing for the starting job.
Shilo Sanders responded to Cabot with a personal comment on social media.
Shilo said Cabot’s reports about Shedeur seem biased and not fact-based.
He asked Cabot and others to report carefully and not speak negatively without cause.
Cabot defended her career as a female sports reporter and said she inspires women in a male-dominated field.
The disagreement highlights the competitive and emotional nature of sports reporting and team decisions.
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Mauricio Pochettino, coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team, said many Americans do not have a strong emotional connection to soccer like people in other countries. He believes youth need more chances to play informally, not just in clubs, to grow a love for the game. Pochettino is optimistic about the team’s chances in the upcoming World Cup.
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Pochettino said American kids start serious soccer development around ages 11 to 13.
In countries like Argentina, children develop a connection to soccer very early, often before they can walk.
He explained Americans tend to first play with balls they hold in their hands (like basketball or football) rather than kicking a ball.
Pochettino supports creating more public spaces for kids to play soccer casually.
He shared his own experience that playing with friends built his love for soccer more than organized teams.
Some wealthy Americans have wondered why the U.S. hasn’t produced a player like Lionel Messi.
Pochettino met President Donald Trump before the World Cup draw, and Trump asked if the U.S. can win; Pochettino said yes.
He mentioned examples of unexpected teams like Morocco and South Korea doing well in recent World Cups to show anything is possible.
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ESPN analyst Mel Kiper named Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price as his pick for the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Price is expected to share carries with other players but has shown strong potential with big runs and the ability to catch passes.
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Mel Kiper called Jadarian Price a dark-horse candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Price averaged six yards per carry and scored 11 rushing touchdowns in college.
He had several long runs, including runs over 30 yards in multiple games.
Price is expected to share playing time with Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet.
Other top rookies include Arizona’s Jeremiyah Love, Tennessee’s Carnell Tate, New Orleans’ Jordyn Tyson, New York Jets’ Kenyon Sadiq, Philadelphia’s Makai Lemon, and Cleveland’s KC Concepcion.
Many rookies, including Love and Tate, are expected to get significant playing time with their teams.
Kiper’s pick of Price is surprising because Seattle does not usually rely on one lead running back.
Price’s playing style includes gaining yards after contact and potential as a receiver out of the backfield.
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The NBA has requested stronger rules from government regulators to limit how players, referees, and team workers can use prediction markets. This is to protect the honesty of the games and keep fans trusting the sport.
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The NBA made the request on a Thursday.
The request was directed at the country’s leading commodities regulator.
Tighter rules would affect players, game officials, and team staff.
The goal is to prevent prediction markets from harming the sport’s integrity.
The NBA wants to keep fan confidence high.
Prediction markets are platforms where people bet on game outcomes.
The NBA is concerned these markets could cause conflicts of interest or unfair behavior.
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John Wall, a former NBA player, has taken a new job as president of basketball operations at Howard University. He is involved in team meetings, recruiting, and managing the basketball program's strategy.
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John Wall was the number one pick in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards.
He played nine seasons for the Wizards and was an NBA All-Star for five years in a row.
Wall retired from playing basketball in August 2023 after his last season with the Los Angeles Clippers.
He joined Howard University in an executive role focused on basketball operations.
Wall helps with recruiting players, managing the team roster, and overseeing deals related to players’ names and images.
He also mentors players and contributes to planning the future direction of the basketball program.
After retiring, Wall worked as an NBA analyst for Amazon Prime Video.
He expressed interest in staying involved in basketball through new leadership roles.
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Franz Wagner will not play in the next game because of a calf injury. It looks like he might not play again in this series between the Magic and the Pistons.
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Franz Wagner is injured with a calf strain.
This will be his second game missed in a row.
He plays for the Orlando Magic basketball team.
The Magic are playing a series against the Detroit Pistons.
Wagner's return during this series is unlikely.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have chosen Makai Lemon, their first-round draft pick, to wear the number 9 jersey. This number was previously worn by Nick Foles, who has given his approval to Lemon.
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Makai Lemon is a new player for the Philadelphia Eagles.
He was selected in the first round of the draft.
Lemon will wear jersey number 9.
Nick Foles wore number 9 before Lemon.
Foles has given permission for Lemon to use the number 9.
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P.J. Walker announced he is retiring from professional football after nine years. He last played for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League in 2024.
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P.J. Walker retired from football in 2024.
He played for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League most recently.
Walker started his pro career as an undrafted quarterback with the Indianapolis Colts in 2017.
He spent time on practice squads and played for teams including the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, and Seattle Seahawks.
Walker played three seasons with the Panthers, appearing in 15 games and starting seven.
His best-known moment is a 62-yard touchdown pass to D.J. Moore that tied a game against the Atlanta Falcons.
In 2023, he played six games with the Browns, starting two.
He also played for the XFL’s Houston Roughnecks in 2020.
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The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) is ending its financial support for LIV Golf, a breakaway golf league that has attracted top players with large contracts. LIV Golf’s future is now uncertain, and some key players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau face questions about where they will play next, as many are currently barred or restricted from other major golf tours.
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Saudi Arabia’s PIF invested about £3.8 billion in LIV Golf over nearly five years and is now stopping its funding after the 2026 season.
Jon Rahm joined LIV Golf in December 2023 with a reported $300 million deal and has earned about $92.5 million in prize money there.
Rahm is banned from the PGA Tour for at least a year for rejecting a return deal accepted by other players like Brooks Koepka.
Rahm also faces issues with Europe’s DP World Tour and is currently not eligible for the Ryder Cup.
Bryson DeChambeau’s contract ends after the current season; he has a big following and is seen as important to LIV’s future investment plans.
Eight LIV players accepted a deal to keep joint membership with the DP World Tour by playing a minimum number of events there.
With Saudi funding ending, LIV’s new directors must find new investors to keep the league running.
Some LIV players might focus more on other tours or shift to other career paths, like creating online content.
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The president of the Toronto Blue Jays, Mark Shapiro, said he supports the idea of bringing a Major League Baseball (MLB) team to Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver city officials have started a process to explore potential ownership groups interested in an MLB expansion team, but other cities are currently further ahead in the expansion race.
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Vancouver is considering trying to get a MLB expansion team, supported by its city council.
The Blue Jays would lose some fans and might have to move one of their minor league teams if Vancouver gets an MLB team.
Mark Shapiro, Blue Jays president, supports growing baseball in Canada and welcomes a potential Vancouver franchise.
Vancouver is behind other cities like Salt Lake City, which has funding and an ownership group ready for an MLB bid.
Other cities ranked as good MLB expansion candidates include Orlando, Austin, Portland, Nashville, and Raleigh.
The MLB expansion process is still in early stages and could take years before any new team starts playing.
Vancouver’s city council began an “expression of interest” to find owners serious about putting in a bid for MLB.
The Miller family owns a minor league team in Salt Lake City and is involved in a possible expansion effort there.
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The New York Mets lost to the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Thursday at Citi Field. This loss made the Mets finish April with the worst record in Major League Baseball, winning 10 games and losing 21.
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The Mets played against the Nationals on Thursday at Citi Field.
The final score was Nationals 5, Mets 4.
The Mets finished April with a 10-21 win-loss record.
This was the worst record in Major League Baseball for the month of April.
The Mets struggled to perform well throughout the entire month.
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The Baltimore Ravens signed defensive end Calais Campbell to a one-year contract to strengthen their pass-rush for the upcoming NFL season. Campbell, a six-time Pro Bowl player, returns to the team after playing for them from 2020 to 2022, joining a group of pass-rushers including new signing Trey Hendrickson.
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The Ravens signed Calais Campbell, a six-time Pro Bowl defensive end, to a one-year deal.
Campbell previously played for the Ravens from 2020 to 2022.
Campbell is 39 years old and entering his 19th NFL season.
Last season with the Arizona Cardinals, Campbell had 43 tackles and 6.5 sacks.
The Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million contract to boost their pass rush.
The Ravens drafted edge-rusher Zion Young in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft.
The team’s pass-rush group now includes Hendrickson, Young, Campbell, Tavius Robinson, Mike Green, and Nnamdi Madubuike.
Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike is expected to return soon following neck surgery.
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Duke men's basketball has made a new deal with Amazon Prime Video to show three important games in the 2026-27 season. The deal lasts three years and also offers opportunities for players to earn money through their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
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Amazon Prime Video will stream three Duke basketball games in the 2026-27 season.
The games include Duke vs. UConn, Duke vs. Michigan, and Duke vs. Gonzaga.
These games will be played at neutral sites: Las Vegas, Madison Square Garden (New York), and Detroit.
The deal lasts for three years.
Duke players will have expanded opportunities to earn money through their NIL rights.
Duke's athletic director called the partnership innovative and beneficial for student-athletes.
These games are part of a strong non-conference schedule featuring top-ranked teams.
This is Prime Video’s first college sports partnership with Duke University.
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ESPN released a list ranking the top 50 WNBA players before the 2026 season, placing Caitlin Clark at number 10. Fans disagreed with her ranking, many believing she should be ranked higher based on her strong performance in her first two seasons.
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Caitlin Clark plays for the Indiana Fever and missed most of last season due to an injury.
Despite the injury, she was named an All-Star and chosen as a team captain.
ESPN ranked Clark as the 10th best player in the upcoming WNBA season.
Clark’s ranking was behind players like Kelsey Plum (9th), Paige Bueckers (8th), and Sabrina Ionescu (6th).
Fans expressed frustration on social media, saying Clark should be in the top 3 players.
Clark averaged 18.5 points, 8.5 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game in her first two seasons.
She led the WNBA in assists as a rookie.
The Indiana Fever reached the conference finals last year and aim for a championship this season.
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