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Daniel Vladar, Flyers confident against East-best Canes as second round begins

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:40:25 GMT

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The Philadelphia Flyers pulled off their first postseason upset since 2012 when they knocked the Pittsburgh Penguins out of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Wednesday.

The Flyers begin their quest for another upset when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C., to kick off their Eastern Conference semifinal showdown. Philadelphia, which used six games

76ers looking for historic comeback in Game 7 vs. Celtics

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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The Boston Celtics will try to avoid a series collapse Saturday night when they face the visiting Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.Second-seeded Boston held a 3-1 lead in the series, but lost Game 5 at home and then dropped Game 6, 106-93, in Philadelphia on Thursday night. If the seventh-seeded 76ers can find a way to

Scottie Scheffler to skip Truist Championship in run-up to PGA

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:05:05 GMT

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The field list for the Truist Championship is out and, once again, Scottie Scheffler is not on it.

The World No. 1 opted not to compete at the $20 million signature event one week before the second major of the season, the PGA Championship.

The rest of the top 10 in the Official World Golf Ranking are in the field, announced Friday, except for eighth-ranked Ru

Buckle up: Cup Series 'roller coaster' travels to Texas

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:55:15 GMT

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Talladega's fast-paced action gave fans a thrilling finish last week with Carson Hocevar recording his first win, and the Lone Star State will try to match or eclipse that this weekend.

With 10 races in the books, the NASCAR Cup Series travels to Texas Motor Speedway for Sunday afternoon's Wurth 400 in Fort Worth, where Joey Logano is the defending race winner after

Rays 'encouraged' by return of Shane McClanahan as he prepares to face Giants

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:19:09 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays will turn to former ace Shane McClanahan on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Rays continue to see progress from the left-hander, who recorded his first home win in almost three years last weekend against the Minnesota Twins.

The Rays realize the 2026 version of Mc

Phillies ride momentum of series sweep into opener vs. Marlins

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:55:14 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies are showing signs of life under interim manager Don Mattingly.

The Phillies will go for their fourth straight victory Friday night when they visit the Miami Marlins in the opener of a four-game series.

Philadelphia parted ways with manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday morning after a 9-19 start to the season. Mattingly was promoted from benc

NBA roundup: Knicks advance with 51-point rout; Wolves move on, too

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:40:28 GMT

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OG Anunoby scored 26 of his 29 points in the first half to lead visiting New York to a historic 140-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday as the Knicks won their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-2.

It was the most points scored by the Knicks in a playoff game and the 51-point margin of victory their largest in the postseason. The only bigger vi

MLB roundup: Phillies sweep DH vs. Giants with pair of walk-offs

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:40:30 GMT

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Bryson Stott delivered a game-tying triple in the ninth inning and scored on Justin Crawford's infield single as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to nip the visiting San Francisco Giants 3-2 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Kyle Schwarber hit his 350th career home run while Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez allowed two runs and struck out seven in 6 2/3 in

Phillies beat Giants in 10 to sweep doubleheader and 3-game set

Fri, 01 May 2026 03:40:25 GMT

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Alec Bohm's sacrifice fly plated automatic runner Adolis Garcia in the 10th inning Thursday night, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 6-5 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants and their second walk-off win of a day-night doubleheader that ended about nine hours after it started.

The Phillies scored twice in the ninth inning to pull out a 3-2 win in the opener.

Tyrese Maxey, Sixers dump Celtics again, send series to Game 7

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:55:12 GMT

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Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points Thursday as the surging Philadelphia 76ers posted a 106-93 win over the visiting Boston Celtics, forcing a decisive Game 7 in a first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

The second-seeded Celtics led the series 3-1 following a 32-point win in Philadelphia on Sunday, but the seventh-seeded Sixers rebounded to post double-digit win

Knicks finish off Hawks with record-setting 51-point blowout

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:05:11 GMT

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It was the most points scored by the Knicks in a playoff game and their largest winning margin in the postseason. The only bigger victory margin in

Phillies beat Giants in 10 to finish doubleheader, earn 3-game sweep

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:55:18 GMT

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The Phillies scored twice in the ninth inning to pull out a 3-2 win in the opener.

Phillies place LHP Kyle Backhus (elbow) on injured list

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:05:11 GMT

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The Phillies placed left-hander Kyle Backhus on the 15-day injured list Thursday with elbow inflammation.

Philadelphia recalled right-hander Trevor Richards from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding transaction.

Backhus, 28, has no decisions and a 4.66 ERA in 10 appearances (one start) in his first season with the Phillies.

Richards, 32, is 1-0 wi

Phillies score twice in ninth to stun Giants in Game 1 of DH

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:40:46 GMT

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Kyle Schwarber hit his 350th career home run for Philadelphia, which improved to 2-0 since Don Mattingly took ove

Report: Eagles sign first-round WR Makai Lemon

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:40:26 GMT

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Wide receiver Makai Lemon reportedly became the initial first-round pick of the 2026 NFL Draft class to sign his rookie contract.

NFL Network reported on Thursday that Lemon signed his four-year rookie deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Lemon, the 20th overall pick of the draft out of Southern California, will receive just over $20.81 million in fully guaranteed

IPL 2026: Munaf Patel backs bowlers, confirms Starc availability before RR clash

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:08:20 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 30 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) bowling coach Munaf Patel has underlined the importance of bowlers in T20 cricket, saying that while batters can win individual matches, tournaments are ultimately decided by bowling performances.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) clash on Friday, Patel pointed to the high-scoring nature of modern T20 games

Against Nationals, Mets strive to close dreadful month on a high note

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:19:15 GMT

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The New York Mets insist they are better than their record indicates.

As the first full month of the season concludes, it is time for the Mets to prove it.

The Mets will attempt to end a disappointing month on a high note Thursday afternoon when they host the Washington Nationals in the rubber game of a three-game series.

Freddy Peralta (1-3, 3.90 ERA) is

Giants' bullpen prepares to size up Phillies in doubleheader

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:19:10 GMT

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The San Francisco Giants have one of the top bullpens in the majors. And that group likely will be put to the test on Thursday when the Giants play a doubleheader against the host Philadelphia Phillies.

The middle contest of a scheduled three-game series was rained out Wednesday, leading to a day/night doubleheader on get-away day for both teams.

Even after the

Braves bring historic pace into series finale vs. Tigers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:05:12 GMT

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The Braves will look for their 11th straight win against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon when the teams play the finale of a three-game series in Atlanta.

Matt Olson and the Braves gut-punched the Tigers on Wednesday when the first baseman crushed a two-run walk-off homer in the ninth inning. Detroit hasn't beaten Atlanta since June 12, 2023.

'When you

NHL roundup: Flyers KO Penguins with OT win in Game 6

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:19:10 GMT

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Cam York scored at 17:32 of overtime, propelling the Philadelphia Flyers into the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 on Wednesday.

After winning the first three games of the best-of-seven series, the Flyers lost Games 4 and 5 and struggled to find their offensive footing for much of Game 6.

Thanks to Cam York's OT winner, Flyers eliminate Penguins in Game 6

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:25:16 GMT

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Cam York scored at 17:32 of overtime, propelling the Philadelphia Flyers into the second round of the playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 on Wednesday.

After winning the first three games of the best-of-seven series, the Flyers lost Games 4 and 5 and struggled to find their offensive footing for much of Game 6. However, York's fi

Cam York's overtime winner helps Flyers eliminate Penguins in G6

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:19:13 GMT

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Cam York scored with 2:30 left in the first overtime to propel the Philadelphia Flyers into the second round of the playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.

After winning the first three games of the best-of-seven series, the Flyers lost Games 4 and 5 and struggled to find their offensive footing for much of Game 6. However, York'

Sixers out to 'do whatever it takes' in Game 6 vs. Celtics

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:40:28 GMT

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With their backs against the ropes in Game 5 on Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers came out swinging against the Boston Celtics.The Sixers' impressive fourth-quarter performance in Boston sent the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series back to Philadelphia, where the teams will take the court for Game 6 on Thursday. If the Sixers are able to force Game 7, it will b

Giants, Phillies to play Thursday doubleheader after postponement

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:19:16 GMT

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Wednesday's scheduled game between the San Francisco Giants and Phillies in Philadelphia has been postponed due to inclement weather in the forecast.

The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Thursday. The first game is slated to begin at 12:35 p.m. ET, with the nightcap scheduled for 5:35 p.m.

Right-handers Adrian Houser (0-3, 7.36 ERA) of

Phillies eager to ride 'good start' into rematch vs. Giants

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:05:12 GMT

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After beginning the Don Mattingly era with a much-needed victory, the Philadelphia Phillies hope to ride the momentum into Wednesday night's matchup with the visiting San Francisco Giants.

Philadelphia entered Tuesday with a league-worst-tying 9-19 record, prompting the team to part ways with manager Rob Thomson.

Mattingly was promoted from bench coach to rep

MLB roundup: Phillies trounce Giants after making managerial change

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:55:15 GMT

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Jesus Luzardo allowed just two hits over seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Tuesday, hours after firing manager Rob Thomson.

With a 9-19 record entering Tuesday that was tied for the worst mark in the major leagues, the Phillies opted to part ways with Thomson, who had managed the squad for nearly four years.

NBA roundup: De'Aaron Fox, Spurs knock out Blazers in Game 5

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:55:12 GMT

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De'Aaron Fox scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the host San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 on Tuesday to close out a 4-1 victory in the teams' first-round Western Conference playoff series.

Victor Wembanyama racked up 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocked shots as the second-seeded Spurs secured a berth in the conference

Sixers stun Celtics to stay alive in series, force Game 6

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:05:06 GMT

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Joel Embiid tossed in 33 points and added eight assists as the visiting Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination by beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 Tuesday in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

Embiid, who missed the first three games of the series following an appendectomy, went to the locker room with an apparent knee injury with 4:3

Phillies post 2-hit shutout of Giants in first game since manager's firing

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:25:04 GMT

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Jesus Luzardo allowed just two hits over seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Tuesday, hours after firing manager Rob Thomson.

With a league-worst 9-19 record entering Tuesday, the Phillies opted to part ways with Thomson, who had managed the squad for nearly four years. Bench coach Don Mattingly was promoted to

Penguins look to ride momentum, stave off elimination in Game 6

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:19:17 GMT

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The momentum in the first-round playoff series between the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins has officially shifted to the west.

The Penguins have won two straight games with their season on the line and will look to continue their rally against their intrastate rivals Wednesday when they skate with the Flyers in a pivotal Game 6.

Philadelphia ap

Celtics' Brad Stevens named NBA Executive of Year

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:55:12 GMT

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Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was named the NBA Basketball Executive of the Year for the second time in three seasons on Tuesday.

Stevens' Celtics finished with the second-best record (56-26) in the Eastern Conference in 2025-26 and secured a top-two playoff seed for the fifth time in his five seasons in his current role.

After managerial change, Phillies look to alter fortunes vs. Giants

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:19:09 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies made news on Tuesday morning, hours before opening a three-game series against the visiting San Francisco Giants.

The Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson and named bench coach Don Mattingly as their interim skipper through the 2026 season.

USA Today reported Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, fired Friday, was offered the job and dec

Phillies fire Rob Thomson, tab Don Mattingly as interim manager

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:40:46 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday and named bench coach Don Mattingly as their interim skipper through the 2026 season.

USA Today reported Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, fired Friday, was offered the job and declined, opting to spend time with his family.

The floundering Phillies (9-19) have lost 11 of their last 12 games are tie

Alex Cora to Red Sox fans: 'Boston, we will miss you'

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:40:33 GMT

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Fired Red Sox manager Alex Cora sent a short farewell note to Boston via social media on Tuesday.

'Boston, we will miss you,' he wrote.

'Gracias for making us part of you. #RedSoxNation, you are the [heart emoji] of that team, keep believing, you really care and that's what pushes everyone in the @RedSox to give it all day in and day out.

'With re

Eagles exercise fifth-year options on Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:05:11 GMT

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The Philadelphia Eagles locked up a pair of defensive starters through the 2027 season, picking up the fifth-year options of defensive tackle Jalen Carter and outside linebacker Nolan Smith on Monday.

The team faced a Friday deadline on the options for the two Georgia products.

Carter, 25, was the ninth overall pick in the 2024 draft. A Pro Bowl honoree each

Mitchell Starc available from May 1, workload under watch: Axar Patel

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:57:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel confirmed that Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has joined the squad and will be available for selection from May 1, subject to workload management.

Speaking after DC's loss to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Monday night, Axar said Starc has received the necessary No Objection Certificate (NOC) and is expected to fe

Penguins extend series again with 3-2 win over Flyers in Game 5

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:05:12 GMT

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Kris Letang's fluky go-ahead goal late in the second period proved to be the difference as the Pittsburgh Penguins posted a 3-2 home victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.

Sidney Crosby had two assists for Pittsburgh despite missing some action after taking a shot off his leg in the second period. Arturs Sil

Mavs' Cooper Flagg narrowly wins ROY over Kon Knueppel

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:25:09 GMT

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In the second-closest vote in the award's recent history, a 100-member global media panel selected Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg as the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year on Monday.

Flagg, who earned the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy along with the honor, outpaced his former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets 412-386. Flagg earned 56 first-place votes

Mets-Nats to feature punchless offenses vs. generous pitching

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:55:18 GMT

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No team in baseball has scored fewer runs than the New York Mets. And no team in the National League has allowed more runs than the Washington Nationals.

Something will have to give starting Tuesday, when the skidding Mets host Washington in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League East rivals.

Clay Holmes (2-2, 2.10 ERA) is slate

Mets-Nats to feature punchless offense vs. generous pitching

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:55:13 GMT

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No team in baseball has scored fewer runs than the New York Mets. And no team in the National League has allowed more runs than the Washington Nationals.

Something will have to give starting Tuesday, when the skidding Mets host Washington in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League East rivals.

Clay Holmes (2-2, 2.10 ERA) is slate

Celtics return home with chance to finish off reeling Sixers

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:40:27 GMT

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The Boston Celtics can close out the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the visiting Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 on Tuesday night.After splitting two games in Boston, the second-seeded Celtics took a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series by beating the seventh-seeded 76ers twice in Philadelphia.'Played another about-as-bad-as-you-can-play game,' Philadelp

Phillies eager to end awful April on high note vs. Giants

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:25:07 GMT

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April will go down as a month that manager Rob Thomson and the Philadelphia Phillies would prefer to forget.

With 11 losses in their last 12 games and only nine victories on the season, the Phillies are desperate for a win Tuesday when they host the San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game set.

Philadelphia enters the week with a 9-19 record, matc

Facing Jays, Red Sox hope managerial change sparks turnaround

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:05:15 GMT

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Boston Red Sox players have been more than open about their feelings behind the organization's decision to fire manager Alex Cora and five members of the coaching staff Saturday.

An unpopular choice made by the front office could spark an early-season turnaround, though, as Boston has won back-to-back games entering the opener of a three-game series Monday against the

NBA roundup: Spurs storm past Blazers in Victor Wembanyama's return

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:19:03 GMT

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De'Aaron Fox scored 28 points and Victor Wembanyama had 27 in his return from concussion protocol, helping the visiting San Antonio Spurs to a 114-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series on Sunday.

Fox sank 11 of 17 shots from the floor and drained four 3-pointers to aid the Spurs in overcoming a 19-point

MLB roundup: Chad Tracy wins managerial debut as Red Sox top O's

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:40:33 GMT

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Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run and Connelly Early pitched into the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox won in their first game after a surprising weekend managerial change, beating the host Baltimore Orioles 5-3.

With Chad Tracy serving as interim manager after Alex Cora's Saturday firing, Ceddanne Rafaela recorded an RBI triple and a double as the Re

FIFA likely to increase funding, fees for teams

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:05:18 GMT

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In response to requests by European teams to increase prize money and to assist with costs associated with their participation this summer in the World Cup, the world governing body and World Cup organizer is set to fulfill those wishes -- for all 48 participating countries.

FIFA has had discussions with national associations to boost funding, and the proposals are ex

Payton Pritchard (32), Celtics shoot down Sixers, lead 3-1

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:55:06 GMT

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Payton Pritchard scored a career-playoff-high 32 points off the bench and the Boston Celtics took a 3-1 series lead with a convincing 128-96 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.

Jayson Tatum made five treys and recorded 30 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds and Jaylen Brown added 20 points and seven rebounds as the second-seeded Celtics move

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round begins Saturday in prime time on ABC

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:33:46 GMT

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Christian Parker talks Caleb Downs, outlook for Cowboys' defense

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:50:17 GMT

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FRISCO, TexasChristian Parker is a very happy man. His maiden voyage as a defensive coordinator is now forever tied to the Dallas Cowboys' decision to trade up to select Ohio State superstar Caleb Downs in the 2026 NFL Draft, and Downs was all smiles as he joined his draft class in reporting to rookie minicamp this week.
Speaking directly after the conclusion of Friday's worko

Two Ravens Legends Who Know Ja'Kobi Lane Give Him Rave Reviews

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:16:49 GMT

Ryan Mink
Todd Heap bailed out Ravens quarterbacks for a decade in Baltimore. He was fearless over the middle, often sacrificing his body to make a leaping catch with a defender poised to knock his block off.
As a father and assistant coach at Red Mountain High School, Heap got a front-row seat to another high flyer. He coached Ja'Kobi Lane, the Ravens' new third-round wide receiver, for three years. And th

Why the Ravens Are Having a Tougher Time Finding Draft Bargains

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:29:52 GMT

Ryan Mink
There are few, if any, teams that have drafted better than the Ravens over the years.
However, General Manager Eric DeCosta finds it harder for Baltimore to find draft bargains for one main reason. Other teams seem to have similar rankings to the Ravens'.
The "consensus big board," a creation from Arif Hasan of "Wide Left Football" that is based on more than 100 big boards from analysts, has

All-around game, high-impact consistency defined Clay Matthews

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Super Bowl-turning play just one moment in a great career
Cliff Christl
Clay Matthews
Inducted: 2024
Linebacker: 2009-18
Height: 6-3; Weight: 255
College: Southern Cal, 2005-08
Honors:
NFL All-Decade Team: 2000s
Associated Press All-Pro Team (chosen since 1940): 2010
Pro Bowl Selection (played from 1950-2022): 2009, '10, '11, '12, '14, '15

Seahawks Sign Tight End Harrison Bryant

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:15:12 GMT

The Seattle Seahawks signed tight end Harrison Bryant on Wednesday.
Ari Horton
The Seahawks signed tight end Harrison Bryant on Wednesday.
Bryant was a fourth-round draft pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2020 and started in nine games his rookie year. Over his career, he's played in 90 games, starting 27 of them with 10 touchdowns. After his time in Cleveland, Bryant spent time with the Raiders, Texa

Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week: Jack Duppel, Padua Academy

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Duppel is entering his third season as the head coach at Padua Academy in Wilmington, Delaware. It was one of the first four schools in the state to launch a girls flag football team.
Jim Gehman
In a Field of Dreams-esque sort of way build it and they will come Jack and Karen Duppel brought girls high school flag football to Delaware.
In the spring of 2023, Jack was coaching JV softball at Padua Aca

Where Are They Now Former Rams QB Jamie Martin

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:31:40 GMT

Jim Gehman
Raised in the Orange County city of Huntington Beach and having gone to their first game in Anaheim Stadium after moving from the L.A. Memorial Coliseum as a 10-year-old in 1980, Jamie Martin was destined to be a Ram.
Not once. Not twice. But three times.
A two-time Division I-AA All-America and two-time Big Sky Conference MVP quarterback at Weber State, Martin passed for 12,287 yards and 8

Inbox: The decision makes plenty of sense

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Theres a fine line
Mike Spofford
Keith from Lincoln, IL
Does Wes have to see himself out for his "a lot to sink your teeth into" line or is he escorted out?
Whatever works.
Michael from Portland, OR
So with the draft behind us what's next?
Rookie minicamp, then schedule release, then OTAs and full minicamp, then the dead zone, then training camp. Plen

Magic Pick 84 and More | S.S. Mailbag

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In our latest mailbag, Bucs fans have questions about Keionte Scott's draft slot, this year's international games, Lavonte David memories and more
Scott Smith
Last Friday night, on the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, General Manager Jason Licht swung a trade with the Green Bay Packers, moving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers down from pick number 77 to number 84 in the middle of the third round. It was a drough

Eagles waive TE Jaheim Bell

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:58:14 GMT

Bell was a seventh-round pick by the Patriots in 2024.
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The Eagles have waived tight end Jaheim Bell.
Bell was a 2024 seventh-round pick by the Patriots out of Florida State after he spent three years playing at South Carolina. The 6-foot-2 Bell appeared in 15 games in 2024 for New England, catching two passes for 20 yards. He was waived by the Patriots in August.
He join

10 things to know about Colton Hood & Malachi Fields

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:05:00 GMT

Matt Citak
Following theirtwo selections in the top 10, the Giants made another two picks on Day 2 of the draft.
With the fifth pick in the second round (No. 37 overall), the Giants selected Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood. They then made a trade, giving up their fourth-round pick (No. 105), fifth-round pick (No. 145) and next year's fourth-round pick for the No. 74 overall pick, which they used on Notre D

Eagles exercise fifth-year option for Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:20:39 GMT

Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith are tied with the Eagles through 2027.
PhiladelphiaEagles.com
Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith became Eagles exactly three years ago, and now they are under contract through 2027.
The Eagles exercised the fifth-year option for Carter and Smith on Monday afternoon. After strong starts to their NFL careers that included key contributions on the way to the team's Super Bowl LIX

Vikings 2026 NFL Draft Report Card: Initial Grades

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:23:56 GMT

Rob Kleifield
EAGAN, Minn.The 2026 NFL Draft wrapped up Saturday, and grades replaced mocks almost instantly.
There's a wide range of opinions on Minnesota's nine additions, but obviously nothing is final.
Like letter grades in school sometimes failing to reflect a person's real-life intellect, the snapshot post-draft grades that are produced and consumed en masse can struggle to capt

Mailbag: Recapping Vikings 2026 NFL Draft

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Craig PetersDo you have a comment or question? Send it to the Mailbag. Every Monday we'll post several comments and/or questions.Click hereto submit a comment or question to Mailbag. Remember to include your name and town in the email. If Twitter / X is your jam, you cansend a question to me that wayas well.We should have known a batch of physical players was on its way to the Vikings when we learned Executive Vice Presid

How Harriet Tubman and Philadelphia abolitionists coordinated dangerous journeys to freedom

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:53:26 GMT

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A roughly 14-foot-tall bronze statue of the United States' most famous abolitionist, Harriet Tubman, will become a permanent fixture outside Philadelphia's City Ha

Stockings once worn by Philly's wealthiest man show the value of women's mending in early America

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:54:29 GMT

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At the time of his death in 1831, Stephen Girard - a Philadelphia merchant, banker and philanthropist - was the wealthiest man in the United States. In his will, he left the city of Philadelphia an extraordinary gift of here.

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YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre to unveil new name at 30th anniversary celebration

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:37:49 GMT
YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre to unveil new name at 30th anniversary celebration

Wrongful conviction lawsuit puts 1990s New Haven police on trial

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:04:08 GMT
Wrongful conviction lawsuit puts 1990s New Haven police on trial

Norwalk police warn of burglaries targeting Asian business owners

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:32:35 GMT
Norwalk police warn of burglaries targeting Asian business owners

Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:46 GMT
Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:28 GMT
Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:57 GMT
Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:47 GMT
Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:03 GMT
Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Washington judge blocks parts of state law that added new background requirments for sheriffs

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:47 GMT
Washington judge blocks parts of state law that added new background requirments for sheriffs

Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies following medical emergency during training

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:32 GMT
Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies following medical emergency during training

BBC obtains Northamptonshire Police video of woman's arrest

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:33:39 GMT
BBC obtains Northamptonshire Police video of woman's arrest

NSW Police under scrutiny over resources allocated to targeted Bondi Beach Hanukkah event

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:32:39 GMT
NSW Police under scrutiny over resources allocated to targeted Bondi Beach Hanukkah event

Bizarre training records tied to Reno police leadership under scrutiny

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:03:03 GMT
Bizarre training records tied to Reno police leadership under scrutiny

Del. police arrest man sought in, at least, 9 business burglaries NBC10 Philadelphia

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:17:33 GMT
Del. police arrest man sought in, at least, 9 business burglaries NBC10 Philadelphia

Olivia Rodrigo to bring The Unraveled Tour to South Philly NBC10 Philadelphia

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:08:06 GMT
Olivia Rodrigo to bring The Unraveled Tour to South Philly NBC10 Philadelphia

Woman hurt in Broad Street hit-and-run, police say NBC10 Philadelphia

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:08:04 GMT
Woman hurt in Broad Street hit-and-run, police say NBC10 Philadelphia

Burglary suspects crash on City Ave after chase, police say NBC10 Philadelphia

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:07:24 GMT
Burglary suspects crash on City Ave after chase, police say NBC10 Philadelphia

Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:39:44 GMT
Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil

Multi-agency pursuit ends in arrest after deputies fire at suspect in Yuba County

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:33:58 GMT
Multi-agency pursuit ends in arrest after deputies fire at suspect in Yuba County

No credible threat found at Calaveras High School, sheriff's office confirms

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:33:49 GMT
No credible threat found at Calaveras High School, sheriff's office confirms

Armed suspects rob woman inside Stockton home, police say

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:33:00 GMT
Armed suspects rob woman inside Stockton home, police say

Bicyclist killed in north St. Louis County; police search for driver

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:28:45 GMT
Bicyclist killed in north St. Louis County; police search for driver

Clayton police continue to actively investigate leads from August hate crime

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:27:02 GMT
Clayton police continue to actively investigate leads from August hate crime

Bahamas police release Michigan man questioned after wife disappeared from their boat

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:26:01 GMT
Bahamas police release Michigan man questioned after wife disappeared from their boat

City of Albuquerque expands duties for Police Service Aides & Transit Safety officers

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:35:31 GMT
City of Albuquerque expands duties for Police Service Aides & Transit Safety officers