WORCESTER, Mass. Anthony Volpe started at shortstop for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday night. 
Beyond that, Volpe doesnt have many answers after being optioned to the minors following his… [+668 chars]

Anthony Volpe started at shortstop for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday night.

New York Post

Exclusive | Anthony Volpe has few answers about his murky Yankees future after option decision - New York Post

Max Holloway would 'love' chance to face off against Conor McGregor again originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
For former UFC champ… [+1650 chars]

Max Holloway would welcome another crack at Conor McGregor inside the UFC's Octagon.

Sporting News

Max Holloway would 'love' chance to face off against Conor McGregor again - Yahoo Sports

It took a bit, but the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled to a very convincing win on Tuesday night.
The Thunder, after a full week off, cruised to a 108-90 win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Laker… [+2832 chars]

The Thunder have now won six straight postseason games, matching a franchise record.

Yahoo Entertainment

Thunder roll to dominant win over LeBron James, Lakers to grab 1-0 lead - Yahoo Sports

The two names that top the list of available players: Penn State forward Gavin McKenna and Swedish forward Ivar Stenberg, the top North American and International skaters, respectively, by NHL Centra… [+2695 chars]

Potential selection of McKenna or Stenberg among tasks now facing new management team of Sundin, Chayka

NHL News

Maple Leafs have 'monumental type of opportunity' after winning NHL Draft Lottery - NHL.com

Bob Skinner, an All-Star left fielder and two-time World Series champion as a player, passed away on Monday at age 94. The Pirates announced the news this afternoon.
“As a member of the 1960 World S… [+3414 chars]

MLB Trade Rumors honors the career of Bob Skinner, a multi-time All-Star and World Series champion who has passed away at 94.

MLB Trade Rumors

Bob Skinner Passes Away - MLB Trade Rumors

A two-day trial ended with a not guilty verdict as to strangulation and assault charges against free-agent receiver Stefon Diggs.
After the case ended, his lawyers, Mitch Schuster, issued a statemen… [+1974 chars]

With no corroboration and a shaky performance by the alleged victim, the prosecutor shouldn't have pushed the case.

NBCSports.com

Stefon Diggs’s lawyer: “Professional athletes have a target on their back” - NBC Sports

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Bryce Harper homered twice, Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters in eight strong innings and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Athletics 9-1 on Tuesday night.
Br… [+1897 chars]

CBS Sports brings you live coverage, scoring, expert picks and stats for the MLB matchup between  Athletics and Philadelphia Phillies on May 5, 2026

CBS Sports

Athletics vs. Philadelphia Phillies Results, Stats, and Recap - May 5, 2026 Gametracker - CBS Sports

Comparing yet-to-debut NFL prospects to players who have already spent time in the league can be a fun and useful way to establish what a reasonable high-end outcome might look like for said prospect… [+7067 chars]

We tried to be somewhat reasonable when handing out comps for Caleb Banks and the rest of the Vikings' recent draft class.

Sports Illustrated

NFL Player Comparisons for Every 2026 Minnesota Vikings Draft Pick - Sports Illustrated

Ryan Preece was penalized 25 points and fined $50,000 following an incident with Joe Gibbs Racing driver Ty Gibbs in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.
Preece, driver of the No… [+2371 chars]

Ryan Preece was penalized 25 points and fined $50,000 for his involvement in an incident in Sunday’s Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.

NASCAR

Ryan Preece issued behavioral penalty following Texas run-in with Ty Gibbs - NASCAR.com

The Colorado Rockies vs. New York Mets game originally scheduled for tonight at 6:40 p.m. MT has been postponed due to inclement weather and has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 7 at 3:10 p.m. ET/1… [+1950 chars]

The Colorado Rockies vs. New York Mets game originally scheduled for tonight at 6:40 p.m. MT has been postponed due to inclement weather and has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 7 at 3:10 p.m. ET/1:10 p.m. MT
Additionally, Wednesday’s first pitch has been a…

MLB.com

Mets-Rockies postponed Tues.; Wed. game moved to 7:20 p.m. MT - MLB.com

The NFL has planned for using replacement officials in 2026, but it looks like they may not need to go that route. 
ESPN reports that talks between the NFL Referees Association and the league about … [+847 chars]

If the Collective Bargaining Agreement is approved, there will be no need for replacement officials.

Report: NFLRA schedules ratification vote on new CBA - NBC Sports

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is heading to Springfield for a series of meetings with lawmakers starting Tuesday night to push for more new revenue ideas and keep the Chicago Bears a… [+3246 chars]

Johnson is not ready to give up the fight to keep the Bears at Soldier Field.

WLS-TV

Chicago Bears news: Mayor Brandon Johnson's Hail Mary to keep NFL team at Soldier Field, rather than Arlington Heights or Hammond - ABC7 Chicago

The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) board has voted in favor of multiple major changes to the sport, the organization announced Tuesday. They include the idea of a potential 24-team Coll… [+2422 chars]

On3.com

AFCA Board votes in favor of 24-team CFP, elimination of conference championship games - On3

According to reports, the New York Giants agreed to terms with veteran defensive lineman DJ Reader, pending a physical.
The 6-foot-3, 330-pounder has started 128 of 137 regular-season games in his c… [+1157 chars]

The 6-foot-3, 330-pounder has started 128 of 137 regular-season games in his career for the Texans (2016-19), Bengals (2020-23), and Lions (2024-25).

Giants.com

Reports: Giants agree to terms with DL DJ Reader, pending physical - Giants.com

Abcnews.com

Florida woman arrested for allegedly kicking child during youth football game - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Goodyear will bring a familiar tire setup to Upstate New York as the NASCAR circuit shifts to Watkins Glen International.
The 2.45-mile road course will host all three national series this weekend, … [+1887 chars]

Goodyear bringing road-course tire setup from last season to Watkins Glen for Sunday's Cup Series race (3 p.m. ET, FS1).

Goodyear utilizing familiar road-course tire setup for Watkins Glen - NASCAR.com

Plenty of questions (and answers) will pop up this season for the Seattle Seahawks as they look to defend their Super Bowl title, but these are the big three that matter right now in the first week o… [+4248 chars]

Seattle Sports' Stacy Rost looks at the Seattle Seahawks' reported edge rusher addition, the upcoming schedule release and more.

MyNorthwest.com

Stacy: The 3 Seahawks questions that matter right now - Seattle Sports

Buffalo, N.Y. (WGR 550) - On Tuesday Sam Carrick was back on the ice for the Buffalo Sabres for the first time since being injured March 31 against the New York Islanders. Carrick, who missed 12 game… [+2896 chars]

Audacy.com

Carrick is excited to get back soon - Audacy

STERLING, Va. While acknowledging the challenging predicament he finds himself in, LIV Golf CEO Scott ONeil is confident he will lead the league through the financial headwinds it faces.
 But he als… [+6801 chars]

Scott O'Neil spoke to media Tuesday for the first time since the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund announced it would stop backing LIV Golf after this year.