The NCAA is pushing through the final steps for expanding the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams, sources told ESPN.
NCAA committee calls scheduled for Thursday loom as expect… [+1821 chars]

The NCAA is pushing through the final steps for expanding the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with sources telling ESPN that the process could be completed as early as Thursday.

ESPN

Sources: 76-team NCAA basketball tournaments in final steps - ESPN

Gabe Alvarez, manager of the Detroit Tigers' Triple-A team, was fired Tuesday after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague, he said in a statement released to ESPN on Wednesday… [+1979 chars]

Gabe Alvarez said he was fired over an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague. "This was an isolated incident and not reflective of my long-standing record of professionalism, respect for colleagues, and conduct over the course of my career."

Gabe Alvarez: Firing due to 'inappropriate' text to female colleague - ESPN

The Dodgers are sending Tyler Glasnow for a precautionary MRI after his early exit on Wednesday afternoon, manager Dave Roberts tells reporters (including Maddie Lee of The Los Angeles Times). The bi… [+3409 chars]

The Dodgers are sending Tyler Glasnow for precautionary imaging after today's early exit. MLB Trade Rumors has more from L.A.

MLB Trade Rumors

Dodgers Notes: Glasnow, Snell, Hernández - MLB Trade Rumors

Kalshi now gives Mike Vrabel a 64 percent chance to be the coach of the Patriots in Week 1. The percentage dropped on Wednesday after a TMZ report that Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini rented a… [+1060 chars]

Kalshi now gives Mike Vrabel a 64 percent chance to be the coach of the Patriots in Week 1.

NBCSports.com

Drake Maye again backs Mike Vrabel: It won’t be a distraction - NBC Sports

John Fitzpatrick, the owner of two Manhattan hotels, was initially thrilled when FIFA, the governing body of the World Cup, awarded the worlds biggest sporting event to the United States. Since then,… [+6650 chars]

New data on future hotel bookings continues to show slower-than-expected demand for the summer event.

Gothamist

NYC hoteliers are world-class worried over sluggish World Cup bookings - Gothamist

The Tigers announced that second baseman Gleyber Torres has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 4th, with a left oblique strain. Infielder Jace Jung was recalled in a correspon… [+1450 chars]

Tigers Place Gleyber Torres On IL With Oblique Strain - MLB Trade Rumors

The Mets pulled left-handed reliever A.J. Minter off of his rehab assignment on Wednesday after he reported experiencing left hip discomfort.

SNY.tv

Mets pull LHP A.J. Minter off rehab assignment with left hip discomfort - SNY

4:39pm: The suspension has been reduced to five games and Valdez will begin serving it tonight. Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group was among those to pass along the update.
3:20pm: Major League Base… [+2268 chars]

Framber gets disciplined for last night's gong show.

Framber Valdez To Serve Five-Game Suspension - MLB Trade Rumors

Its impossible to know whether the situation involving Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini will result in Vrabel stepping down as coach of the Patriots (or, possibly, taking a … [+1440 chars]

It's impossible to know whether the situation involving Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini will result in Vrabel stepping down as coach of the Patriots (or, possibly, taking a leave of absence for the 2026 season), because it's always …

Report: Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini rented boat together in June 2021 - NBC Sports

The Reds announced they have selected the contact of right-hander Tejay Antone and activated right-hander Pierce Johnson from the bereavement list. In corresponding active roster moves, they optioned… [+3044 chars]

After years and years of injuries and surgeries, he is back in the show.

Reds Select Tejay Antone - MLB Trade Rumors

Flanked by UFC fighters around the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office to promote a June fight at the White House, President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters that he had very good talks with Ira… [+24 chars]

The unusual White House scene highlighted President Donald Trump’s diverse set of priorities as he juggles a war with event planning.

The Washington Post

Trump hosts UFC fighters in Oval Office, touts Iran progress - The Washington Post

Matthew Boyd is going to be on the shelf for the foreseeable future.
But this time it had nothing to do with any on-field injury.
The Cubs left-hander is set to undergo meniscus surgery on his left… [+1550 chars]

Matthew Boyd is going to be on the shelf for the foreseeable future.

New York Post

Cubs’ Matthew Boyd needs meniscus surgery after sitting down with his kids - New York Post

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes next weekend, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday.
DeVaux and owners decided to skip the Preakness and set their sights … [+2804 chars]

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes next weekend

Abcnews.com

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running in the Preakness - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Arsenal have had an easier path to the final, beating Bayer Leverkusen, Sporting and Atletico, while PSG have overcome Monaco, Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern to reach the showpiece.
But you can only … [+1588 chars]

With Paris St-Germain waiting in the Champions League final, will Arsenal withstand the firepower of one of Europe's most formidable attacks and lift the trophy for the first time on 30 May?

BBC News

Champions League final: Why resolute Arsenal will believe prolific PSG can be beaten - BBC

May 6, 2026, 05:22 PM ET
THE CHAMPIONS!
This week, we found out who reached the final of the UEFA Champions League, with the semifinals decided on Tuesday and Wednesday.
After Arsenal became our f… [+356 chars]

Paris Saint-Germain will look to retain their Champions League title in the final against Arsenal after eliminating Bayern Munich, winning 6-5 on aggregate.

Champions League semifinal recap: Dembelé KOs Bayern, sends PSG to final - ESPN

CUBS LINEUP Can’t stop, won’t stop. Here’s a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup as they look to make 14 in a row at Wrigley Field and eight in a row overall! I think that’s right. Is that right? They wi… [+3619 chars]

Can't stop, won't stop. Here's a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup as they look to make  14 in a row at Wrigley Field and eight in a row overall! 

I think that's right, is that right? They win a lot these days.

bleachernation.com

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Reds (6:40 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread - Bleacher Nation

The Marlins are calling up pitching prospect Robby Snelling. He’ll be selected to the roster and will start Friday against the Nationals. They have an open 40-man spot after designating Chris Paddack… [+4232 chars]

The Marlins are calling up one of the game's top pitching prospects. Get all the details over at MLB Trade Rumors.

Marlins To Select Robby Snelling - MLB Trade Rumors

MassLive.com

Red Sox roster moves: Sonny Gray returns to start, rookie lefty sent down after good debut - MassLive

Will he or wont he? 
Conflicting reports emerged this offseason about whether Travis Hunter will play on both sides of the ball this season. Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone put the talk of H… [+1844 chars]

A report this offseason indicated the Jaguars planned to make the 2024 Heisman winner a full-time cornerback.