The NBA has a tanking problem. (It also has a flopping problem but, you know, baby steps.)
On Thursday, the NBAs board of governors voted to revamp the draft lottery in an effort to disincentive del… [+2335 chars]

NBCSports.com

NBA revamps draft lottery to address tanking - NBC Sports

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua met with the media for the first time since completing rehab this offseason.
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Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua met with the media for the first time since completing rehab this offseason.

Puka Nacua learns in rehab stint that “it’s OK to ask for support” - NBC Sports

Joey McGuire has responded to Steve Sarkisians comments alluding to Texas Techs football schedule. Per Chris Vannini of The Athletic, McGuire said he has talked to Texas State and Abilene Christian a… [+1775 chars]

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire has responded to Steve Sarkisian's comments alluding to Texas Tech's football schedule.

On3.com

Joey McGuire: Texas Tech 'would love to play Texas' in Week 1 of 2026 after Steve Sarkisian comments - On3

Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confr… [+6896 chars]

Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players’ association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond.…

Associated Press

MLB owners propose a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike - AP News

Dana White recently said former UFC champion Anderson Silva wont talk to me to this day after he said its over for him at age 40, and it seems that The Spider didnt enjoy those comments.
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Anderson Silva was not happy with Dana White’s comments about his exit from the UFC.

MMA Fighting

Anderson Silva fires back at Dana White over UFC exit: ‘I saved the promotion more than once’ - MMA Fighting

A strong and steady Meadowlands wind was the 12th defender on the field today, but Jaxson Dart powered through it with a handful of deep completions, including a touchdown to running back Eric Gray d… [+2607 chars]

The Giants were back on the practice fields Thursday afternoon for their fifth of 10 OTAs.

Giants.com

Touchdowns & takeaways from OTA No. 5 - Giants.com

Pirates manager Don Kelly told members of the media, including Jason Mackey of MLB.com, that right-hander Jared Jones will start for the Pirates on Friday. Carmen Mlodzinski will move to the bullpen.… [+3224 chars]

The Pittsburgh rotation gets even stronger.

MLB Trade Rumors

Jared Jones To Start For Pirates On Friday - MLB Trade Rumors

Novak Djokovic turned 39 last week and, having reached at least the semi-finals in each of the past five majors, has received a boost in his quest for an elusive standalone record 25th Grand Slam.
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Jannik Sinner's early French Open exit means a one-horse Grand Slam race has been blown wide open - who will take advantage?

BBC News

The day the French Open men's draw blew wide open - BBC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Back on the field for the third consecutive day, Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes nearly went through his usual, full workload Thursday at OTA practice.
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes went through drills Thursday wearing a compression leg sleeve and black brace on his left leg.

ESPN

Chiefs' Mahomes pleased to get OTA reps amid knee injury recovery - ESPN

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke to the media on Thursday for the first time since wide receiver Rashee Rice was ordered to spend 30 days in jail last week. 
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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke to the media on Thursday for the first time since wide receiver Rashee Rice was ordered to spend 30 days in jail last week.

Andy Reid on Rashee Rice: We’re given chances to learn, he’s in that position now - NBC Sports

The Connecticut Sun activated standout guard Leila Lacan on Thursday and in a corresponding move waived 2025 first-round pick Hailey Van Lith.
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The Sun activated standout guard Leila Lacan on Thursday and in a corresponding move waived 2025 first-round pick Hailey Van Lith.

Sun activate standout guard Leila Lacan, waive Hailey Van Lith - ESPN

<ul><li>UPDATE: Added another player prop</li></ul>
It may be a super small slate, but with games rolling all day long, there are still plenty of ways to keep the vibes high from your lunch break al… [+4386 chars]

Colby Marchio's favorite MLB player props and best bets for Thursday, May 28, include Taylor Ward and Jesus Sanchez.

Covers.com

MLB Player Props & Best Bets for Today, May 28 - Covers.com

The South Lawn of the White House is two weeks away from hosting "UFC Freedom 250, a series of mixed martial arts fights that falls on President Donald Trump's 80th birthday, and the invite list incl… [+6841 chars]

From its high-dollar price tag to the celebrities expected to watch ringside and what taxpayers may end up paying for.

Forbes

Everything We Know About Trump’s White House UFC Fight - Forbes

The 6-foot-1, 215-pound right wing slipped to 18 goals and 44 points in 1993-94, then had just six goals and 19 points in 45 games in 1994-95. But his magic in the postseason was rekindled; he led al… [+2518 chars]

Clutch-performing forward won championships with Canadiens, Devils, Avalanche

NHL News

Claude Lemieux dies at 60, was 4-time Stanley Cup champion - NHL.com

A rendering by Hart Howerton shows what a proposed MLB ballpark and mixed use development would look in Sacramento.
The Sacramento Pitch
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Sacramento has officially unveiled its sweeping plans for an MLB expansion ballpark and its funding. Here's the details.

Sacramento Officially Unveils MLB Expansion Ballpark And Funding Details - Forbes

Pitcher Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies just broke a franchise record that stood more than a century, and he's within striking distance of an MLB mark as well. The 29-year-old lefty r… [+891 chars]

Cristopher Sanchez of the Phillies has 44 2/3 straight scoreless innings, a franchise mark

Newser

MLB Pitcher Snaps 115-Year-Old Record - Newser

On Wednesday, Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart addressed his teammates regarding his recent introduction of President Trump at a New York rally. One key teammate wasnt there.
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On Wednesday, Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart addressed his teammates regarding his recent introduction of President Trump at a New York rally.

Abdul Carter wasn’t present for Giants’ team meeting - NBC Sports

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has had an answer when asked about the sky-high ticket prices for this summer's World Cup: They are simply adapting to the North American market.
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FIFA has always had a peculiar way to sell tickets to the World Cup. It never faced any major issues — until prices soared for the 2026 tournament.

FIFA's World Cup ticket sales outraged fans. Now they are under investigation - NPR

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A new $30 million plan aims to make getting in and out of the sports complex in South Philadelphia easier for fans.
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Traffic has long been the nemesis of sports fans heading to South Philadelphia to watch games in-person.