Pietersen returns as England mentor ahead of 2027 WC
Kevin Pietersen joins England's white-ball cricket team as a specialist mentor through the 2027 World Cup, starting with the Sri Lanka series this month.
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World Cup stars generate $3.3 billion in transfer fees as spending hits record highs
World Cup stars fueled a record $3.3 billion in transfer fees during the 2026 mid-year window, with English clubs leading spending, FIFA reports.
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US Open schedule: Round of 16 TV times and key matchups
Get the latest 2026 US Open Round of 16 results, key quarterfinal matchups, and TV times for ESPN and streaming options. Stay updated on all the action.
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Clark's 7-point burst lifts Fever to 83-71 win
Caitlin Clark's third-quarter burst and a 25-foot step-back 3 powered the Fever to an 83-71 Commissioner's Cup win over Atlanta. Clark had 17 points.
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72-68: Mercury snap six-game skid in Seattle
Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 72-68 at Climate Pledge Arena on June 3, 2026, snapping a six-game skid. Mack and Copper led the late finish.
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Golden Knights erase 2-0 hole to win Game 1 5-4
Golden Knights erased a 2-0 deficit to beat Carolina 5-4 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in Raleigh, extending a playoff winning streak to seven games.
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Diamondbacks beat Dodgers 4-1 after Marte's 8th-inning homer
Ketel Marte's eighth-inning two-run homer lifted the Diamondbacks to a 4-1 win over the Dodgers. Eduardo Rodríguez worked six innings; Paul Sewald closed for his 15th save.
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Shnaider stuns Keys 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 at Roland Garros
Diana Shnaider upset Madison Keys 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 at Roland Garros, closing with a 6-0 set to reach the French Open quarterfinals and end Keys' run.
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Masters lottery opens: apply by June 20 for 2027
Apply at masters.com by June 20, 2026 for the Masters lottery; winners get one ticket for a practice or tournament day, April 5-11, 2027. Badges excluded.
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One scammer built a small fortune posing as Cody Rhodes
Carlos Barragán's Wired Book Club excerpt details how a Nigerian impostor posing as Cody Rhodes ran patient romance fraud, extracting repeated payments from at least one victim.
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LA28 ticket draw: register April 23 to July 22
Register for LA28 Drop 2 ticket draw, April 23-July 22, for a timed purchase window in August. Registration is free; selected fans get emailed ahead.
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Diamondbacks Rally in Eighth to Beat Mariners 4-3
Diamondbacks rallied in the eighth inning to beat the Mariners 4-3 at Chase Field, using speed and situational hitting to erase a three-run deficit.
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Svechnikov's OT goal gives Hurricanes 2-1 series lead
Carolina took a 2-1 Eastern Final lead with a 3-2 OT win in Montreal. Svechnikov scored 14:06 into overtime on a Jarvis pass, setting up Game 4 on May 27.
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NYC reserves 1,000 World Cup tickets for residents at $50
NYC is reserving 1,000 World Cup tickets for residents at $50 via a lottery, with nontransferable tickets and free round-trip bus service to MetLife Stadium.
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Knicks take 3-0 lead with 121-108 road win
Knicks beat Cavaliers 121-108 in Cleveland to take a 3-0 Eastern Conference Finals lead. Jalen Brunson had 30 as New York extended its playoff win streak.
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White Sox 9, Giants 4: Nine-run fourth turns game into rout
White Sox 9, Giants 4: Chicago erupted for nine runs in the fourth at Oracle Park, turning a duel into a rout. Davis Martin is 7-1; Fedde faces Houser next.
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66-cap Harry Maguire left off England's 26-man World Cup squad
Harry Maguire was left off England's 26-man World Cup squad in a surprise omission. The manager named the roster at Wembley. England travel to warmups.
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Aston Villa vs Freiburg: Europa League final could reshape Champions League slots
Aston Villa face Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League final at Besiktas Park, Istanbul on May 20, 2026. Tactics, selections, and stakes for both sides.
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Yankees rally with two homers, win 7-6
Yankees rallied from 5-3 down with two two-run homers by Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr., beating the Blue Jays 7-6 at Yankee Stadium; Bednar closed.
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Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws From Roland-Garros 2026
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from Roland-Garros 2026 on Apr 24 due to a wrist injury, ending his bid to defend his 2024 and 2025 titles. Main draw starts May 24.
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Sevilla 0-1 Real Madrid: Survival Delayed
Real Madrid beat Sevilla 1-0 at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on May 17, 2026, leaving Sevilla's La Liga survival to the final day while Real kept second.
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Chelsea 0-0 Man City at Half: Sánchez Denies Haaland
0-0 at half in the 2026 FA Cup final as Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez denied Erling Haaland. City had more possession; Chelsea threatened on transitions.
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PGA Championship TV schedule: ESPN+ mornings, CBS 1-7pm
PGA Championship TV schedule: May 14-17, Aronimink. ESPN+ streams early action; ESPN airs morning/midday windows. CBS and Paramount+ air weekend afternoons.
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Wheeler to start as Phillies open at Fenway
Wheeler starts as Phillies open at Fenway May 12. Both teams have interim managers; pitching choices and offense will shape the series. With betting odds.
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Pickleball: $225M Investment Values Company at $750M
Pickleball Inc. raised $225M from Apollo Sports Capital and Dundon, valuing it at $750M. Funds will integrate pro leagues, retail and court services.
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