Derrick White of the Boston Celtics won the 2025-26 NBA Sportsmanship Award. The award honors the player who best shows fairness and respect on the basketball court.
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Derrick White plays guard for the Boston Celtics.
He received the NBA Sportsmanship Award for the 2025-26 season.
The award is given each year to the player showing the best sportsmanship.
White is the second Celtics player in a row to win this award.
The Celtics are currently tied 1-1 with the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs.
White scored eight points in the Celtics' recent loss to the 76ers.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 36 points in that game.
Game 3 of the playoff series will be played in Philadelphia.
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The NFL draft is taking place in Pittsburgh, with 257 players expected to be chosen over three days. The Las Vegas Raiders have the first pick and are expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who will start his NFL journey while staying close to his family due to his mother’s health.
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The NFL draft is happening in Pittsburgh, also known as the Steel City.
A total of 257 players will be drafted in the next three days.
The first pick belongs to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner and Indiana quarterback, is the favorite for the first pick.
Mendoza will stay in Miami with his family during the draft to care for his mother who has multiple sclerosis.
Mendoza is expected to learn from Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and Tom Brady, who is part-owner of the Raiders.
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese and Texas Tech’s David Bailey are top candidates for the second pick by the New York Jets.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is expected to be the next quarterback taken after Mendoza, possibly in the second round.
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The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will sign his franchise tender on Thursday. The team announced it will not offer him a long-term contract this year.
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George Pickens is a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.
He will sign the franchise tender agreement on Thursday.
A franchise tender is a one-year contract offer from the team.
The Cowboys decided not to negotiate a long-term deal with Pickens in 2024.
This information was reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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Suzie Bates, a top New Zealand cricket player, will retire from international cricket after the 2025 Women's T20 World Cup in England. She has played for over 20 years, setting records in runs scored and wickets taken, and has been a key player and captain for the national team.
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Suzie Bates will retire after the 2025 Women’s T20 World Cup, held from June 12 to July 5 in England.
She is New Zealand’s all-time leading run-scorer in women's Twenty20 internationals with 4,717 runs.
Bates ranks fourth in runs scored in women's One Day Internationals (ODIs).
She has taken 145 wickets and holds the record for most catches in these formats.
Bates made her New Zealand debut in 2006 against India and was captain from 2011 to 2018.
Current captain Melie Kerr called her a role model and one of the greatest cricketers ever.
She won the 2024 T20 World Cup and was named the best female player by Wisden in 2015.
Besides cricket, Bates played basketball for New Zealand at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt was arrested in Overland Park, Kansas, and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery. He is scheduled to appear in court the day after his arrest.
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Dave Merritt is the defensive backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs.
He was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge in Overland Park, Kansas.
The incident involved a family member, according to police.
Merritt was booked into Johnson County jail following the arrest.
He will have his initial court appearance scheduled the next day.
Merritt has almost 30 years of experience as a player and NFL coach.
He played college football at North Carolina State and had a brief NFL playing career.
Merritt has worked on several NFL teams and won multiple Super Bowl titles as a coach.
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The Savannah Bananas baseball team is traveling to the Bronx as part of their tour across the United States. Jesse Cole, the team's founder, shared more information about the visit on CBS News.
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The Savannah Bananas are a baseball team known for entertaining games.
They are currently on a tour visiting multiple locations across the U.S.
The team will play or appear in the Bronx as part of this tour.
Jesse Cole founded the Savannah Bananas.
Cole gave details about the tour on CBS News.
The tour is designed to reach new audiences and share the team's unique style of baseball.
The Bronx is a borough in New York City with a strong baseball history.
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Italian officials have rejected ideas that Italy’s national football team could replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup if Iran does not compete. Iran’s participation remains planned despite tensions due to the US-Israeli conflict, and FIFA has confirmed the Iranian team is expected to play.
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The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Iran qualified for the World Cup, but their participation was questioned because all their group matches are in the US amid conflict involving Iran.
An Italian-American US envoy suggested Italy replace Iran at the tournament.
Italy’s government and sports officials said a team must qualify by playing, rejecting the replacement idea.
Iran’s government stated all arrangements are made for their team to participate.
FIFA’s president said Iran wants to play and sports should be separate from politics.
Italy has missed qualifying for the World Cup for three editions in a row.
The suggestion to replace Iran with Italy was not officially endorsed by President Trump or his administration.
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This article tracks all the trades that happen during the 2026 NFL draft. It covers every trade from the first round through the seventh and final round.
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The article follows every trade in the 2026 NFL draft.
It includes trades made in Round 1.
It continues tracking trades through all rounds up to Round 7.
The NFL draft is the event where NFL teams select new players.
Trades involve teams exchanging draft picks or players.
The draft consists of seven rounds.
Tracking trades helps fans and teams see how draft picks are moving.
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Carnell Tate, a wide receiver from Ohio State, said he has been contacted by Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Terry McLaurin. The Commanders hope to draft Tate in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to strengthen their wide receiver group.
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NFL experts predict Carnell Tate will be picked by the Washington Commanders at number 7 overall.
Jayden Daniels, the Commanders’ quarterback, and Terry McLaurin, a wide receiver on the team, have reached out to Tate.
Daniels was drafted by the Commanders as the second overall pick in 2024 and had a strong rookie season.
McLaurin had 1,096 yards and 13 touchdowns last season but was limited by injuries to 10 games.
The Commanders made it to the NFC Championship in 2024 but lost to the Philadelphia Eagles.
In the 2025 season, the Commanders struggled with injuries and finished with a 5-12 record.
Adding Tate would help the team’s offense and provide support to both Daniels and McLaurin.
Deebo Samuel, a veteran receiver, remains unsigned, so Tate could fill an important role on the team.
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San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama suffered a concussion during Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers and was ruled out for the rest of the game. He is following the NBA's concussion protocol and will travel with the team for Game 3, but it is uncertain if he will play.
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Victor Wembanyama hit his head and briefly lost consciousness in Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers.
He was diagnosed with a concussion and did not return to play in that game.
The NBA requires at least 48 hours before a player can fully return after a concussion.
Wembanyama started light exercise 24 hours after the injury, showing progress.
He will fly with the Spurs to Portland for Game 3 but may not be cleared to play yet.
The series is tied 1-1 after Portland won Game 2 by a score of 106-103.
Wembanyama scored 35 points in Game 1, which the Spurs won.
Game 3 is scheduled to start about 72 hours after Wembanyama’s injury.
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John Edelman, a former baseball player who pitched briefly for the Milwaukee Braves, died at the age of 90. He played five games in the major leagues during the 1955 season, later coached high school baseball, and was honored in two sports halls of fame.
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John Edelman pitched five games for the Milwaukee Braves in 1955 at age 19.
He was signed under the "bonus baby" rule, requiring rookies to stay on the major league roster.
Edelman had an earned run average (ERA) of 11.12 in his major league appearances.
The Braves released him in 1956, and he played two more minor league seasons with the New York Giants organization.
After his playing career, Edelman taught English and coached baseball at Haverford High School for over 30 years.
His high school teams won championships in 1968 and 1970.
Edelman was inducted into the West Chester Hall of Fame and Haverford High School Sports Hall of Fame.
He is survived by his wife, three children, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
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Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones confirmed that wide receiver George Pickens will play the 2026 season under the franchise tag, a one-year contract worth about $27.3 million. ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky suggested the Cowboys might trade Pickens after drafting another receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft, with several teams possibly interested in acquiring him.
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George Pickens will play the 2026 season under the Cowboys’ franchise tag, without a long-term contract.
The franchise tag deal guarantees Pickens about $27.3 million for one year.
Pickens had a breakout first season in Dallas with 93 catches, 1,429 yards, and 9 touchdowns.
He earned a Pro Bowl selection and second-team All-Pro honors last season.
ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky said the Cowboys might draft a new receiver and then trade Pickens for a second-round draft pick.
Potential trade partners include the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, and Las Vegas Raiders.
The Cowboys may not want to pay two top receivers big contracts to keep team budget balanced.
Pickens is considered a top wide receiver with strong skills in catching contested passes and making big plays.
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Barcelona announced that Lamine Yamal has a hamstring injury and will not play for the rest of the domestic season. However, the club expects him to recover in time to play for Spain at the World Cup this summer.
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Lamine Yamal injured his left leg hamstring during a La Liga match against Celta Vigo on April 22.
Yamal scored a penalty in that game but had to leave immediately due to the injury.
Barcelona confirmed he will miss the remaining six league games this season.
Hamstring injuries have three severity levels; Yamal likely has a moderate strain requiring 4-6 weeks recovery.
The World Cup starts on June 11, with Spain’s first game on June 15 against Cape Verde.
Barcelona expects Yamal to be fit for the tournament despite missing the rest of the club season.
Yamal helped Spain win Euro 2024 at age 16 and is an important player.
Barcelona is currently leading La Liga with a nine-point advantage over Real Madrid.
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The 2026 NFL Draft will take place soon, with fans and teams hoping new players can improve their teams. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the first pick by the Las Vegas Raiders, while linebacker Arvell Reese from Ohio State is also seen as a top talent. The Kansas City Chiefs have two first-round picks to strengthen their team after a challenging 2025 season.
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The NFL Draft is an event where teams choose new players to join their rosters.
Indiana's quarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the best college football player, and led his team to a national title.
Linebacker Arvell Reese from Ohio State is considered an elite player and may be picked early.
The New York Jets hold the second pick and might also choose linebacker David Bailey.
The Kansas City Chiefs have two first-round draft picks, number 9 and 29 overall.
The Chiefs need to improve their wide receiver and defensive pass rush positions.
The first round draft order starts with the Raiders, followed by the Jets, Cardinals, Titans, Giants, Browns, Commanders, Saints, and Chiefs.
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This summer, many big English football clubs will change their managers after 10 Premier League managers have already left this season. Chelsea, Crystal Palace, and Manchester United must find new managers, while other clubs have options and possible targets they are considering.
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Ten managers in the Premier League have lost their jobs so far this season.
Liam Rosenior was recently sacked by Chelsea after only three months in charge.
Manchester United, Chelsea, and Crystal Palace need to hire new managers this summer.
Michael Carrick is acting as interim manager at Manchester United and may get the permanent job.
Chelsea has had five full-time managers since their US owners bought the club in 2022.
Bournemouth recently hired Marco Rose, making current manager Andoni Iraola available.
Crystal Palace is interested in hiring Andoni Iraola to replace outgoing manager Oliver Glasner.
Other potential managerial candidates include Fulham’s Marco Silva, former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso, and Eddie Howe from Newcastle.
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Craig Robinson, leader of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, says that coaches should be part of discussions about changes to NCAA player eligibility rules. He also stresses that the timing of any rule changes needs careful planning.
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Craig Robinson is the executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).
He wants coaches to join talks about NCAA player eligibility rules.
NCAA eligibility rules decide which college players can compete.
Robinson believes that when changes happen is very important.
His main concern is that coaches’ views are included in these decisions.
The NABC represents basketball coaches across the country.
NCAA stands for National Collegiate Athletic Association, which governs college sports.
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KC Concepcion, a wide receiver from Texas A&M, is expected to be selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. His coach praised his growth, media presence, and handling of a speech impediment, and noted he is recovering well from minor knee surgery.
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Multiple wide receivers are predicted to go in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
KC Concepcion is considered a potential "draft steal" depending on his development and the team that picks him.
Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko expressed pride in Concepcion’s progress and media engagement.
Concepcion has a hereditary stutter which he has worked to overcome by speaking more openly.
In the 2025 college football season, Concepcion had 61 catches for 919 yards and nine touchdowns.
He underwent minor arthroscopic knee surgery recently but is expected to be fully healthy for NFL rookie camps.
Mock drafts suggest he could be picked around No. 24, possibly by the Cleveland Browns.
Analysts compare him to Zay Flowers, highlighting his versatility as a wide receiver.
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