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Samsung has already started the One UI 9 Beta program for the latest Galaxy S-series flagship device. The first build was released around May 13, 2026, for the Galaxy S26 series, including the S26 Ultra, and some testers have installed it in eligible regions.

Samsung’s One UI 9 development is moving fast because Google’s Android 17 Beta program has been rolling since February 2026, with platform stability reached by late March.

Now the big question is when we will get our hands on the early One UI 9 features. Let’s talk about it.

Here’s the expected release date based on Samsung’s recent patterns and leaks:

• Public One UI 9 Beta: May 2026.
• Stable One UI 9 rollout: Mid-2026, probably July 2026 alongside the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and rumored Z Fold Wide. New foldables usually ship with the latest One UI out of the box.
• Rollout to other devices: Starts with other flagships (S25/S24 series) in August/September, then mid-rangers and tablets later in 2026.

This is faster than some past One UI rollouts because Samsung has been accelerating its update schedule.

The official One UI Beta Program is available through the Samsung Members app. The beta program is currently open in these countries: US, UK, Germany, South Korea, and (Poland and India – May 26). If you are living in any of these countries, you will be eligible as soon as the One UI 9 registration banner appears in Samsung Members.

Easy steps (same as past betas):
1. Open Samsung Members app, log in with your Samsung account.
2. Look for the “Notice / Banner / Beta card” or “Registration for One UI Beta Program”.
3. Submit your device info (it must be a supported model on the latest stable or beta firmware).
4. If selected, you will get an OTA beta build (sometimes multiple waves).

Important: You can unenroll and return to stable, but expect bugs, battery drain, and possible data wipes in early builds.

Samsung One UI 9 Eligible Devices: (Tentative List)

Samsung hasn’t published an official list yet (It usually does right after beta is completed), but eligibility follows its 4–7 year major OS update promise. Devices that received One UI 8/8.5 are almost certain to get One UI 9 unless already hit the eligibility limit.

Galaxy S series:
– S26 / S26+ / S26 Ultra
– S25 series (S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge, S25 FE)
– S24 series (S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE)
– S23 series (S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE)

Galaxy Z series:
– Z Fold 8 / Z Flip 8 (launch with stable)
– Z Fold 7 / Z Flip 7 (and FE variants)
– Z Fold 6 / Z Flip 6
– Z Fold 5 / Z Flip 5

Galaxy A series (select mid-rangers):
– A57, A56, A55, A37, A36, A35, A26, A25, A17, A16, A15, A07 (and LTE/5G variants)

Tablets:
– Tab S11 / S11 Ultra
– Tab S10 series (S10+, S10 Ultra, S10 FE/FE+)
– Tab S9 series (S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE/FE+)
– Tab Active 5 / Active 5 Pro

Others: Galaxy XCover 7 (and some region-specific M/F models in limited cases).

Devices likely stopping at One UI 8.5: S22 series, Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, older A-series like A53/A54 in some regions, etc.

What’s new in One UI 9 (From leaks & early builds)

One UI 8.5 already brought some visual refresh (glassy effects, new icons, etc.), so you can expect more polishing, refinements, and deeper Android 17 integration rather than a total redesign in One UI 9. The official changelog is relatively short, but real-world testing and hidden changes reveal more visual and functional improvements.

UI and Design Improvements (Beta 1 Confirmed)

• Thicker, more tactile brightness & volume sliders in the Quick Panel. You can now independently resize the brightness slider, volume slider, and media player widget. Sound Mode and Display Mode toggles can be separated from the sliders for a cleaner layout.
• Enhanced lock-screen media player, colorful waveform animations on the progress bar, more 3D/bouncy effects, glowing elements, and refined expanded view (noticeably improved over One UI 8.5).
• More refined Quick Panel overall, increased blur/translucency, modernized tiles, and greater flexibility in editing (builds on One UI 8.5 glassy design).
• Subtle system-wide refinements, smoother animations/transitions, refined spacing, and slight Material You Expressive influences (more consistent blur and depth).
• Gallery app, cleaner multi-image selection with improved blur/preview effects.
• About Phone/Settings sections minor redesigns for better readability.

New Samsung Features & App Updates

• Samsung Notes: New Tape feature (cover parts of notes with decorative tape that can be peeled to reveal content). A wider variety of pen line styles for drawing/writing.
• Contacts app: Direct integration with Creative Studio AI for easy personalized profile card creation without switching apps.
• Game Booster: More in-panel settings (e.g., screen resolution, screenshot format, in-game panel position) without leaving the game.
• Tap to Share (NFC-based quick sharing for files/photos/contacts/locations) with glow animation: Expected/rumored but not heavily highlighted in Beta 1 yet.
• Bixby widgets on home screen (voice/mic + keyboard options): Limited rollout in early beta.
• Warranty & Care hub: Centralized warranty info, diagnostics, repair options, and device-linked assistance (expanding in beta).

Android 17 + Galaxy AI Enhancements in Beta 1

• Location access transparency: Blue indicator in status bar/Quick Panel when apps access location. Redesigned precise vs. approximate permission pop-up.
• Improved Galaxy AI: Proactive suggestions, enhanced Photo Assist with AI “pills” in editor, and early Agentic AI capabilities. More refinements expected in later betas.

Accessibility upgrades

• Text Spotlight: Tap text to enlarge/highlight in a floating window (customizable font, colors).
• Select to Speak: Quick audio readout for selected items without full TalkBack.
• Improved TalkBack (unified with Google, Play Store updates).
• Enhanced mouse keys (speed, acceleration, numpad support) and physical keyboard shortcuts.
• “Replace swipe with single tap” moved for easier access.

Expected Android 17 Features (Partially in Beta 1 / Coming Soon)

• Floating app bubbles/windows (better multitasking, especially on foldables/tablets).
• Granular Notification Rules and per-app dark theme.
• Advanced privacy controls and selective contacts picker.
• Satellite connectivity improvements + UWB enhancements.
• Gaming optimizations, 14-bit RAW camera support, and adaptive apps.

The One UI 9 Beta 1 feels smoother overall due to Android 17 under-the-hood improvements, but it’s not revolutionary, expect bigger additions in Beta 2+.

This is still an early beta (May 2026 security patch). More features will likely appear as the program progresses. Use on a secondary device, as bugs can occur.

If you have a supported device in an eligible region, you can test it right now.

The post Samsung One UI 9 Beta: Why it’s different this year – Release Date and Eligible devices appeared first on Sammy Fans.

A few days ago, Google announced Gemini Intelligence, which seems to be more than just a rebranding effort. It’s actually an impressive set of features that, among other things, can automate multi-step tasks and execute them entirely in the background on its own, including things like sourcing and transforming information and interacting with various apps and websites autonomously on your behalf. There is even a “Rambler” component coming to Gboard that lets you talk freely with any and all filler or crutch words that most of us unintentionally use, and even mix languages in the same...

MMA Junkie has live coverage of the Rousey vs. Carano main card with updates and highlights from every fight.

The secret is out. The casual viewers now know what the hardcores have been clamoring about for years.

Salahdine Parnasse made his North American debut Saturday on the Rousey vs. Carano main card and made quick work of Kenny Cross, finishing the fight with punches at the 4:18 mark of Round 1. The lightweight bout took place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif..

Parnasse (23-2) overpowered Cross (17-5) in the opening minutes, both on the ground and on the feet. Cross found himself in a precarious position on the ground and rallied to rise up to his feet - only to be met by brutal Parnasse combinations. Parnasse ultimately put Cross down along the cage with a punch to the body that ended the fight.

Parnasse with a Round 1 TKO!

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Parnasse (23-2) has held both the KSW lightweight and featherweight titles. The French fighter is considered by many as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters outside the UFC. He has 15 finishes in 23 pro victories.

Cross (17-5) had been on the UFC's doorstep for years. He entered Rousey vs. Carano having won 11 of hist most recent 12 bouts.

Up-to-the-minute Rousey vs. Carano results include:

• Salahdine Parnasse def. Kenny Cross via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 4:18
• Robelis Despaigne def. Junior Dos Santos via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:59
• Namo Fazil def. Jake Babian via submission (D'Arce choke) – Round 2, 0:57
• Adriano Moraes def. Phumi Nkuta via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 4:59
• Jason Jackson def. Jeff Creighton via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 0:22
• David Mgoyan def. Albert Morales via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
• Aline Pereira def. Jade Masson-Wong via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
• Chris Avila def. Brandon Jenkins via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Rousey vs. Carano video: Parnasse blasts Cross for TKO

No need for nail biting today, as the Padres’ big swings served to knock out the Mariners.

San Diego rode the long ball all afternoon, highlighted by Rodolfo Durán collecting his first MLB hit with a two-run home run in seventh inning, to top Seattle 7-4 on Saturday evening at T-Mobile Park.

Gavin Sheets got it started with a solo shot, then Nick Castellanos delivered a three-run bomb in the fourth inning to back up starter Walker Buehler, who threw a personal season-high 101 pitches to earn his third win. The Padres (27-18) matched their season-high with three homers to win their first road series in Seattle in six tries.

Meanwhile Mariners (22-25) starter Logan Gilbert’s struggles keeping the ball in the yard continued, as he allowed all three home runs and has given up a team-high 11 in 10 starts.

Durán, who made his Majors debut on May 7 after beginning his professional career in 2015 as part of the Philadelphia Phillies organization, tagged Gilbert’s first pitch fastball to left center. He very nearly had another one in the ninth inning, hitting it 389 feet to center field but saw Julio Rodríguez leap and make the catch that brought it back over the wall.

Sheets extended his five-game hitting streak by making no mistake on Gilbert’s second pitch inside cutter while leading off the second, and crushing his seventh home run of the season. It also moved the first baseman into the team lead with his 16th extra base hit of the season, one ahead of Miguel Andujar — over half of Sheets’ 30 hits have gone for multiple bags.

Two innings later the Padres offense loaded the bases and did big damage. Andujar added to his RBI total, bringing home Manny Machado on a bounding ball chopper down the third base line with one down. Then Castellanos tagged a first-pitch slider 401 feet for his third home run, a three run blast to center field that gave plenty of breathing room.

A key moment in the 33-pitch fourth came when Machado and Sheets looked at seven consecutive balls from Gilbert as both walked. Sheets spat on a low changeup to start his at bat that was upheld after an ABS challenge. Prior to those at bats, Gilbert had only thrown two balls in an at bat once over the first 11 batters he faced.

Meanwhile Buehler flirted with trouble a couple times, but came through largely unscathed. In the second he faced men on first and second with two gone after a walk, but got Jhonny Pereda to whiff. Then, despite facing four batters with a runner in scoring position in the fourth, he limited Seattle to just a run.

The only other damage was a one-out solo shot by J.P. Crawford in the fifth inning. Buehler finished his outing by striking out Randy Arozarena, benefitting from Durán’s challenge on a high first-pitch sinker that was reversed to a strike.

The San Diego starter allowed just the two runs in five innings with six strikeouts and a pair of walks — the Padres have won all five times Buehler has thrown five or more innings.

Wandy Peralta and Jason Adam each pitched clean innings with one strikeout apiece. Alek Jacob started the eighth and allowed two hits, a walk, two stolen bases and was charged with two runs before Adrian Morejon came in and got out of the inning with a strikeout. Jeremiah Estrada earned his first save, allowing a hit and a walk.

The Padres had dropped the 2025 series in the PNW 2-1, split in 2024 1-1, got swept 2023, and then split two-game series in 2022 and 2019.

The final game of the series on Sunday will see Lucas Giolito make his debut for both 2026 and in Brown and Gold. Since signing with San Diego four weeks into the season and missing training camp for the third season in a row, the 31-year-old righty has made four rehab starts with a 4.76 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 17 innings.

Giolito will start against Mariners’ right-hander George Kirby (5-2, 2.84 ERA), whom the Padres have yet to see this season. Kirby has won four of his last six starts, taking no decisions in the other two, while allowing two runs or few in all six by striking out 30, walking nine, allowing just five extra base hits (four doubles, one home run) and inducing seven double plays.

After originally being scheduled solely for streaming on Peacock, NBC has picked the finale for the 2026 edition of the Vedder Cup for Sunday Night Baseball, and will broadcast the 4:20 p.m.first pitch from T-Mobile Park.

Former two-division KSW champion Salahdine Parnasse delivered a highlight reel knockout in his U.S. debut after he put away Kenneth Cross with a nasty body shot in the first round on Saturday.

There was considerable hype around Parnasse heading into the card and he proved he was ready for the big show after he came out attacking Cross from the first second of the fight. There were several wild scrambles but Parnasse was clearly the more dominant striker and after hurting Cross and pushing him against the cage, he knew the end was near.

That’s when Parnasse just started blasting away with punches and he saw an opening to start digging to the body with several shots in a row. The final punch to the gut put Cross down on the ground as referee Jason Herzog came to his rescue with the end coming at 4:18 in the first round.

“I’ve been working really, really hard,” Parnasse said after the win. “I gave my all. It’s such an honor. I’m grateful for everyone. I’m ready for the next fight, boxing, MMA, I’m ready. I’m the best fighter in the world. Anyone.”

A quick start from Cross looking for a takedown with Parnasse defending well to stay off the ground as they battled for position. A good jab from Cross landed clean and Parnasse was quick to fire back with a flurry of punches that led to a wild exchange.

Parnasse ended up with a takedown of his own and he started blitzing Cross with punches before advancing to take the back. He eventually flattened Cross out on the canvas as he began unloading shots from above.

The assault continued as Cross finally scrambled up to his feet trying to survive but Parnasse was all over him, unloading a barrage of punches in succession.

That led to Parnasse targeting the body with several punches in a row and Cross finally folded as he crumbled to the canvas to end the fight.

Parnasse has long been considered one of the top fighters in Europe but his U.S. debut proved he might just be one of the best fighters in the world. Now it’s a race to see who signs Parnasse for his next fight because he’s immediately one of the top free agents in the sport after that stunning performance.

Red Sox Make Brayan Bello Decision Before Braves Series Finale originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Boston Red Sox have made a decision on Brayan Bello ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves.

Bello has been used out of the bullpen as of late, as the Red Sox have been using an opener as of late, which has led to success. However, after Boston’s 3-2 win over the Braves on Saturday, interim manager Chad Tracy revealed Bello will start.

“Brayan Bello will start tomorrow, Chad Tracy said. No opener,” Boston Globe’s Tim Healey wrote on X.

Bello is 2-4 with a 6.46 ERA in 8 games this season, including two starts. Yet, in his last two games, he was used out of the bullpen and went 7 innings, allowing one run against Detroit, and 6.1 innings, allowing one run against the Phillies. 

Bello was 1-4 with a 9.12 ERA with 15 walks and 17 strikeouts in 25 2/3 innings in his first six starts. But, since the move to the bulk reliever out of the bullpen, he has a 1.29 ERA in 13.1 innings, while striking out 12 and walking just two.

The Red Sox will look for the series win over the Braves on Sunday after the team’s 3-2 win on Saturday. First pitch is set for 1:35 p.m. ET.

More MLB: Payton Tolle Spins A Gem, Earns Win In Career-Best Start

This is the Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins live blog for the main card heavyweight bout at MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano on Saturday at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

This is just Ngannou’s second MMA fight since parting ways with the UFC as the promotion’s heavyweight champion in 2022. Ngannou (18-3) made one appearance for PFL, scoring a fast knockout of Renan Ferreira, but his main focus was booking a pair of high-profile boxing matches against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. He went 0-2 in the boxing ring, losing a controversial split decision to Fury and then being brutally knocked out by Joshua. Now, he looks to remind everyone why he has long been regarded as the No. 1 heavyweight in the world.

Lins (18-5) also fought for the PFL, winning a heavyweight tournament in 2018 before signing with the UFC. After going 0-2 in his first two UFC appearances, Lins dropped down to light heavyweight and put together four consecutive wins. However, he ended up parting ways with the UFC and then became tangled up with the GFL, a sequence of events that has left him on the sidelines since March 2024. He now returns to the heavyweight division with a chance to shake up the rankings.

Check out the MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano live blog for Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins below.

Preamble

Francis Ngannou is back. And he’s in a dream match with fellow PFL star Philipe Lins (I’m reaching).

This probably isn’t the fight fans were looking for when Ngannou decided to come back to MMA, but it’s never a bad time to watch the true heavyweight king in action.

And let’s be honest, a Lins upset would be truly hilarious.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jackson Chourio hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning and made a run-saving catch in the seventh, Logan Henderson struck out seven in five innings and the Milwaukee Brewers edged the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Saturday night.

It was the 13th come-from-behind victory for the Brewers, who were outhit 7-5 but improved to 8-1 in their last nine games.

Chourio went 2 for 4, including a double in the eighth, to raise his average to .318 since returning from a broken hand suffered during the World Baseball Classic. His sliding catch in left field in the eighth prevented James Outman, who hit a one-out triple, from scoring the tying run from third.

Henderson (1-1) allowed one run and six hits with one walk. Chad Patrick earned his first career save after giving up one hit and striking out three in four innings in relief of Henderson.

Trevor Larnach gave the Twins a 1-0 lead in the third inning with a 363-foot two-out homer.

The Brewers tied it in the fourth when Luis Rengifo's grounder to third sneaked under Royce Lewis' glove and allowed Brice Turang to score.

Connor Prielipp (1-2) allowed two runs — one earned — and three hits in six innings with eight strikeouts and two walks. Kody Clemens led the Twins with two hits.

Up next

RHP Bailey Ober (4-2, 3.46) will start for the Twins in the series finale. The Brewers had not yet announced a starter.

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Malcolm Wellmaker took another hit to his UFC stock earlier tonight (Sat., May 16, 2026) at UFC Vegas 117 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the promising bantamweight prospect suffered his second-straight loss to an Octagon newcomer.

Wellmaker, who made a name for himself with a huge performance on Dana White’s Contender Series and early UFC success, tasted his first career loss his last time out against Ethyn Ewing at UFC 322 in Nov. 2025. Ewing looks like a future top 15 fighter, but Wellmaker still needed to prove he’s capable of rebounding. Unfortunately for the former pipe fitter, things didn’t go as planned.

Juan Diaz, who was making his debut after his own memorable outing on the Contender Series, was as game as they come from the opening bell. He matched everything Wellmaker had to offer and showed a solid gas tank despite fighting under the bright lights of the Octagon for the first time. Diaz was able to utilize his grappling later in the fight and took Wellmaker’s back with around a minute left in the second. From there, Diaz was able to sink in a tight rear-naked choke and forced Wellmaker to tap for the first time in his career.

Check out the video highlights below:

For complete UFC Vegas 117 results, coverage, and highlights click HERE.

Steelers blockbuster trade rumor could lead to massive deal with Eagles originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Pittsburgh Steelers might be looking to shake up their roster in a noticeable way, according to a shocking new report. 

On Thursday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler informed the public that star linebacker T.J. Watt could become a prime trade candidate for the Steelers sooner than some expected.

“If the Steelers end up signing (Nick) Herbig long term, having three large contracts allocated to one position is a tough proposition,” Fowler wrote. “Watt, for all his greatness, turns 32 in October and has guaranteed salaries of $32 million in both 2026 and 2027.”

“Watt is a legacy player, something Pittsburgh values more than most. But some teams could see Pittsburgh at least considering moving on from him.”

Shortly after Fowler’s report, Breaking the Birds’ Thomas R. Petersen suggested that the Philadelphia Eagles could express interest in the 31-year-old Defensive Player of the Year and potentially land him in a blockbuster deal.

“Some teams think Steelers consider moving on from TJ Watt, per Jeremy Fowler,” Petersen wrote on X/Twitter Thursday. “They should pull off a PA trade. Sent Watt to Philadelphia. Pair A.J. (Brown) and DK (Metcalf) again.”

It’s no secret the Eagles are open to parting ways with Brown. In fact, many believe it’s a foregone conclusion that the three-time Pro Bowler will be the featured piece in a big-time offseason deal with the New England Patriots in June.

Unfortunately for Peterson, that scenario would make it impossible for Watt to end up in Philadelphia and Brown to take his talents to Pittsburgh. If the Steelers somehow managed to enter the Brown sweepstakes, Peterson and the Eagles fan base could theoretically get their ultimate wish (though it’s highly unlikely). 

Watts would elevate the Eagles’ run defense and pass rushing attack to new heights, as the former first-round pick is routinely on his P’s and Q’s in those defensive aspects. Watts’ most prolific NFL campaign came in 2021-22, as he finished the year with 64 tackles, 22.5 sacks, and five forced fumbles, earning him an impressive 89.6 Pro Football Focus grade. 

Simply put, Watts would be a game-changing addition to Philadelphia, but it’s challenging to envision a deal coming to life anytime soon.

More NFL: 

• Raiders blockbuster trade rumor should be of interest to Eagles, Bears, Rams

• Bears named landing spot for $123 million 115-sack Steelers star LB

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May 16—In a span of 48 hours this week, Gonzaga experienced both the highs and lows that can come with assembling a college basketball roster in 2026.

On Tuesday morning, the Zags picked up a commitment from Spanish forward Izan Almansa, a 6-foot-10 pro with G League experience who should immediately factor into GU's frontcourt rotation, potentially as the third big behind Braden Huff and Massamba Diop.

Gonzaga cemented its depth at one position but quickly watched it disintegrate at another. One day later, Germany's Jack Kayil — one of the top international prospects planning to play college hoops in 2026-27 — revealed he'd stay in the NBA draft, passing on the opportunity to suit up for Gonzaga.

Without Kayil, the Zags still possess what many project a top-15 roster in the sport entering next season, but his decision leaves them with just two true guards on the roster and a new vacancy to fill in the upcoming weeks and months.

It's not too late to go portal shopping, but the vast majority of top transfers have already announced commitments, thinning the pool of prospects Gonzaga will look at to locate Kayil's replacement.

Below, we take a look at five potential transfer portal options and international prospects who've already heard from Gonzaga or could draw attention from Mark Few's coaching staff as they look to finalize the 2026-27 roster.

Vyctorius Miller, G, 6-5, 170

Previous schools: Oklahoma State and LSU

The scoop: Miller checks a few important boxes for Gonzaga. He's one of the top guards still available in the portal, rating No. 134 on the initial transfer list published by On3.com, and he has a previous relationship with Few's staff. Miller initially listed Gonzaga as one of his five finalists in November of 2023, along with Oregon, USC, LSU and the G League Ignite path. Gonzaga was the only finalist Miller never visited, so it's hard to know how much mutual interest there was, but it still suggests there was a level of familiarity between the two sides that will be helpful should the Zags choose to pursue him three years later. Miller averaged 8.9 points on 44.7% shooting and 31.8% from the 3-point line as a freshman at LSU. His overall field goal percentage dropped to 41.8% last season at Oklahoma State, but his perimeter shooting improved drastically, to 37.5% as a sophomore.

The fit: The Zags have already brought in two transfers from the Big 12, so why not make it a third? Miller started in 26 of 32 games for Oklahoma State last season and would immediately become a candidate to start alongside Mario Saint-Supery. The junior doesn't profile as a combo guard and wouldn't be able to fill in as Gonzaga's secondary ball-handler — the role Kayil was expected to fill — but his upside as a scorer and 3-point shooting are intriguing for a team that made just 34% from behind the arc last season.

Jeremiah Johnson, G, 6-4, 180

Previous schools: Campbell and Green Bay

The scoop: Johnson is looking to make a high-major leap after playing his freshman season in the Horizon League under Doug Gottlieb at Green Bay and spending his sophomore season at Campbell, where he was coached by former Washington State and Florida assistant John Andrzejek. Johnson was on Gonzaga's scouting report last season when the Camels visited McCarthey Athletic Center for a nonconference game on Dec. 17 and scored eight points on 3-of-6 shooting in a 98-70 loss. It was one of just seven single-digit scoring games all season for the guard who averaged 15.2 points on 44.9% shooting and 37.4% from 3-point range.

The fit: As of last month, Gonzaga and at least 15 programs from high-major conferences had reached out to Johnson. The Zags didn't have a clear-cut starting role to offer at the time, but the development surrounding Kayil could change things for Johnson and other transfers who'd previously eliminated GU from their lists. Johnson, who played high school basketball with incoming Gonzaga guard Isiah Harwell at Wasatch Academy, averaged only 1.6 assists his first two college seasons but has experience playing point guard and could conceivably slide into a combo guard role for the Zags.

Ethan Copeland, G, 6-2, 180

Previous school: Stetson

The scoop: Among other things, the Zags are looking to address outside shooting issues coming off the lowest 3-point percentage of Few's tenure in Spokane. One way to do that is adding a shooter of Copeland's caliber. The Stetson transfer and Sunnyside native ranked top-20 nationally in 3-pointers per game (3.3) and 3-point percentage (42.9%) while averaging 15 points per game as a junior. Copeland rebounds well for his size, averaging 3.7 boards last season, and demonstrated he could play on the ball, ranking second on the team in assists at 2.1 per game. Before a standout season at Stetson, Copeland played two junior college seasons at Salt Lake Community College and Utah State Eastern.

The fit: Before we get any further, a caveat: We're not offering Copeland's name here as a potential Kayil replacement, but rather as a solid rotation piece who could supply 3-point shooting off Gonzaga's bench. Yes, the Zags need another high-level shooting/combo guard who will compete for starting minutes, but with only nine scholarship players at the moment — and sufficient depth at virtually every other position — there's still room for one or two more backcourt players who can vie for time off the bench. Copeland reportedly took a Zoom meeting with GU's coaching staff last month, but there haven't been any recent updates surrounding his recruitment.

Adam Atamna, G, 6-5, 205

Previous team: ASVEL Basket

The scoop: As the transfer portal continues to dry up, the Zags could elect to replace one international prospect with another. Atamna recently withdrew his name from the draft, but the young guard debuted at No. 58 on ESPN's 2026 NBA Draft Big Board rankings and could transform into a first-round selection by 2027. A native of Lyon, France, the 18-year-old Atamna currently plays for Tony Parker's ASVEL Basket and averaged 7.7 ppg, 2.2 apg and 1.4 rpg in the French Pro A Division this year. Atamna's 3-point shooting (32.9%) is still a work in progress, but he made 58.2% of his 2-point shots in 25 games last season and connected at an impressive 92.9% clip from the free throw line.

The fit: Atamna hasn't committed to the college route and the crafty guard could continue to sharpen his game in Europe before re-entering the draft next season. If he chooses to play in the U.S., however, Gonzaga becomes a logical option given the Zags' newfound need for a combo guard and the program's previous success with French players like Joel Ayayi and Killian Tillie. Atamna recently spent a week in the Pacific Northwest playing at the Nike Hoops Summit in Portland, where he was one of the standout players during practices for Team World before scoring five points and dishing out three assists in a 102-100 loss to Team USA.

Savo Drezgic, G, 6-4, 190

Previous team/school: Mega Superbet, Georgia

The scoop: Drezgic was sitting on Georgia's bench as the Bulldogs were bounced from the NCAA Tournament by Gonzaga in 2025. After returning to his home country of Serbia to play for Mega Superbet in 2025-26, the point guard is eyeing a return to the U.S., according to agent Misko Raznatovic. Drezgic played sparingly as a freshman at Georgia, averaging just 6.8 minutes in eight appearances while averaging 2.9 ppg, 1.1 rpg and 0.5 apg. He took advantage of an expanded role last season as the starting point guard for Mega Superbet, averaging 15.4 ppg, 4.0 apg and 3.9 rpg while shooting 41.9% from the field and 34.4% from the 3-point line.

The fit: It's not clear if Gonzaga has made contact, but Drezgic's agency has heard from "5-6 of last year's NET Top 25-ranked programs," according to NBA draft analyst Ersin Demir, and Raznatovic indicated on X the guard will make a decision on his future "in the coming days." At Gonzaga, Drezgic either projects as a starting two-guard next to Saint-Supery or a backup point guard who'd be able to spell the Spanish sophomore off the bench.

Folks, we have to have a conversation about Angel Martinez.

After tonight’s two-run homer to put the Guardians’ ahead of Tito Francona’s persnickity Reds, Martinez has a 125 wRC+ with eight homers and eight doubles. Martinez has a sustainable .290 BABIP. While he as outperformed his xWOBA a bit (.338 to .315 coming into tonight), but he is also third on the team and 36th in MLB in pulled-fly ball rate at 25.2% which generally helps players outperform their expected stats.

Most excitingly, Martinez had a wRC+ of 127 vs. RHP coming into tonight, and 93 against LHP. Up until this season, in the majors, Martinez had a wRC+ around 60 vs. RHP and a wRC+ of 120 against LHP. If he is capable of hitting right-handers now, this is very likely a valuable hitter on a sustainable basis. He’s also stolen 8 of 10 bases and flashed 65th percentile sprint speed, which is another very positive development.

So, why wouldn’t you believe in Angels? Well, he still has only a 4% walk rate and he chases 40% of the time. But, hey, he makes contact with 85% of all pitches he sees. And he has demonstrated the ability to lay off the worst pitches he sees and keep fouling off other bad pitches until he gets one to hit. There is no way to say anything for sure with a player as young as Angel, but I think what he’s doing looks extremely sustainable and he has earned himself everyday playing time at this point.

Angel is still not a defensive standout, but he looks competent in the corner outfield positions, especially, and playable, so far, in center. I have cautioned folks against comparing him to Jose, and I think that his chase rate still prevents exact comparisons there… but I’m done putting a ceiling on this kid. He is so much fun, his smile is so infectious, and I am ready to give him all the at-bats at this point for finally helping this team beat the Reds.

You’ll notice I did put AngelS in the title, and that’s so I can throw in this paragraph about Angel Genao. The Columbus Clippers’ shortstop had a 134 wRC+ so far in Triple-A with five homers and three steals and he added a single and another homer in tonight’s game. Genao has a 19/16 K/BB% which is more than adequate. His 27% chase rate is a little high, but not too alarming and he has only a 7% swinging-strike rate. He has an average exit velocity of 91.7 mph and a 53.1% hard-hit rate, which is amazing. The one knock against him is his 57.3% groundball rate, which is alarming. You can hit the ball 100 mph every time in the bigs and infielders are going to make most of those plays. However, if he can continue to slug homers regularly and take walks, he has potential to make up for it. He looks like someone who is going to be knocking on the door of the big leagues by August… making it a challenge to figure out where he will play. But, shortstops can generally play anywhere (Rocchio being the exception), so we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.

I thought Angel Martinez should probably stop switch-hitting. I am so glad to be wrong. I thought he was probably a 4th outfielder who should start against LHP. I am so glad to be wrong. He is one of the most pleasant athletes I have ever had the chance to meet and this start to the season for him is such a delight.

May 16—It took two minutes for Spokane Zephyr to get their first goal without attempting a shot. And another 34 minutes for them to score their second.

And it took 90 minutes for Zephyr to secure their largest margin of victory in their history in a 4-0 shutout against Brooklyn FC at ONE Spokane Stadium on Saturday.

Brooklyn surrendered an own goal in the first five minutes before either team got a shot off.

In the second minute, Reese Tappan crossed to Katie Murray in the middle of the penalty box. Brooklyn defender Kristina Markovic attempted to intercept the pass, but instead tapped the ball into the frame.

"Getting a first goal really early, always helps just kind of relax the mood, the vibes of the game, and then also gives you the go ahead to have the confidence to score goals and play together," said midfielder Felicia Knox.

For much of the period, possession was evenly split with Brooklyn holding the advantage at a 51.6% rate. Spokane and Brooklyn struggled to find any offensive production until Knox extended Zephyr's advantage to two in the 36th minute.

Following a throw-in, Catherine Rapp found Knox at the top left corner of the penalty area. Knox curled Spokane's first shot attempt to the opposite side of the frame.

"The ball just kind of popped down perfectly, and I hit it. And as soon as it came off my foot, it felt like it was going in," Knox said.

Spokane outshot Brooklyn 11-9, but it was the Zephyr's defense, which head coach Nicole Lukic said has been "our identity and a strength for us," that allowed zero attempts on target with 25 clearances led by Haley Thomas's seven. Tappan, who played every minute this season, added six. Spokane also had 11 tackles and seven interceptions.

The Zephyr mustered only two shots in the first half. They nearly had one in the 17th minute when Maya Hansen sent a cross to Ally Cook and Rapp in the bottom right corner of the goalie box. But defender Leah Scarpelli stepped in front to allow Brooklyn goalkeeper Kelsey Daugherty to kill the play.

In the second half, Spokane swayed momentum in its favor finishing the match with 49.2% possession, and was rewarded with two scoring contributions from two substitutions.

In the 82nd minute, Thais Reiss, who subbed in for Emma Jaskaniec in the 79th, scored her first goal of the season. And seven minutes later, Lena Silano netted her team-leading seventh goal after subbing in the 63rd.

"I think it was just instinctual," Silano said of her goal. "Just letting the game flow, and the ball come to you. And I trusted Thais (Reiss) with the ball," she added.

"She's (Thais Reiss) obviously coming off with a goal, so I think you could feel the momentum to momentum, flow to flow," said Silano.

Spokane's postseason fate is now out of its hands. With their win, the Zephyr need Dallas Trinity to lose or tie against Fort Lauderdale in their game that begins at 5:30 p.m.

Lukic said making the postseason "would be fantastic."

Regardless of the outcome though, Spokane can feel relief knowing it did its job and left no doubt it belongs in the playoffs.

"If we can get in, I like our odds just as much as anybody else. We'll just wait and see now," said Lukic.

"Whatever happens over there doesn't take away from what we just did today," Silano said. "I think it's just important that we ended the season at home the best we could and we did what we needed to do ... the rest is out of our hands."

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The first fight of Netflix's main MMA card on Saturday night brought some fireworks.

In a heavyweight bout to kick off the action on the main card, former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos took on "The Big Boy," Robelis Despaigne, who once won bronze in the 2012 Olympics.

But Despaigne ended things quickly. With a three-punch combo, he sent dos Santos falling to the ground, winning via knockout in Round 1.

Here's a look at Despaigne's knockout vs. dos Santos in Saturday's Netflix event.

MORE: Live updates, highlights from Rousey vs. Carano card

Robelis Despaigne knocks out Junior dos Santos

From the start of the heavyweight matchup, Despaigne and dos Santos were trading some blows. Each were clearly waiting for the right opportunity to go for a quick knockout — but it was Despaigne that took advantage.

At just around the 3-minute mark of the first round, Despaigne connected, landing one punch with his right hand, getting another with his left, then sending dos Santos collapsing to the floor with a third punch.

Despaigne with the brutal Round 1 KNOCKOUT to open the main card 👀

🎥: @MostVpromotionspic.twitter.com/6bw4I0MKeu

— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) May 17, 2026

Here's another angle of the knockout:

Robelis Despaigne brutally KOs former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior Dos Santos at 2:59 in the first round. #RouseyCaranopic.twitter.com/8qS6xmFWWx

— COMBAT SPORTS TODAY (@CSTodayNews) May 17, 2026

Jake Paul and Anderson Silva ran into the cage to check on Junior Dos Santos after THAT brutal KO by Robelis Despaigne 🙏 #RouseyCarano is LIVE NOW only on Netflix! pic.twitter.com/25Yj2IMyFR

— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) May 17, 2026

How many times has Junior dos Santos been knocked out?

Per ESPN, as his career record fell to 21-11 on Saturday, dos Santos lost via knockout/technical knockout for the ninth time, with one being a technical knockout due to injury.

He has now lost six consecutive fights, all by knockout/technical knockout.

Robelis Despaigne MMA record

Despaigne improved to 6-2 in his career with his knockout on Saturday — and all six of his wins have come via knockout.

ROBELIS DESPAIGNE 🤯 #RouseyCaranopic.twitter.com/eUwzM4MD5G

— Netflix (@netflix) May 17, 2026

While Despaigne had lost his last two fights via decision entering Saturday, he had a streak of six-straight knockouts from 2022-24. 

How old is Robelis Despaigne?

Despaigne is 37 years old and will turn 38 on Sept. 9, 2026. He is from Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. 

How old is Junior dos Santos?

dos Santos is 42 years old and will turn 43 on Jan. 30, 2027. He is from Caçador, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Believe it or not, currently the Colorado Rockies bullpen is tied for eighth place with its 1.6 accumulated fWAR. (They are tied with the Miami Marlins.)

Their 4.35 ERA comes in 20th, and their BB/9 of 3.38 comes in ninth.

Probably, a lot of that is due to Chase Dollander’s working with an opener, so let’s set him aside as well as Tanner Gordon, who appears to be headed for Dollander’s spot in the rotation.

Instead, consider the rest of the bullpen:

• Zach Agnos
• Brennan Bernadino
• Jimmy Herget
• Jaden Hill
• Juan Mejia
• Sammy Peralta
• Antonio Senzatela
• Victor Vodnik

Right now, who’s your All-Star pitcher? Who’s impressed you with his evolution? And who are you concerned about?

Let us know in the comments.

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Chicago Stars forward Mallory Swanson is back.

The U.S. women’s national team forward made her first appearance for the Stars on Saturday against the North Carolina Courage, after 18 months away.

The Olympic gold medalist and one-third of the “Triple Espresso” trio from the 2024 Paris Olympics entered the match against the Courage in the 76th minute, replacing teammate Ryan Gareis. Swanson’s long-awaited return to the pitch was met with a loud ovation from North Carolina’s fans, as the home side led 4-0 after goals from Evelyn Ijeh in the 47th minute, Ashley Sanchez in the 61st, Ally Schlegel in the 64th and Manaka Matsukubo in the 85th.

Swanson’s comeback had been more than a year in the making. Her last appearance before maternity leave came on Nov. 3, 2024, in Chicago’s playoff quarterfinal loss to the Orlando Pride, the club’s final match before dropping the Red Stars name. Chicago struggled throughout the 2025 season, finishing at the bottom of the table after scoring just 32 goals in 26 matches.

The 28-year-old missed the entire 2025 campaign for the birth of her first child and maternity leave and was activated ahead of Saturday’s match. Swanson and her husband, Dansby Swanson, announced they were expecting their first child last May and welcomed their daughter, Josie, in November.

There she goes 🥹🩵 pic.twitter.com/Z6M4qUuvuX

— Chicago Stars FC (@theChicagoStars) May 17, 2026

Of her return, Swanson said: “Everybody’s body is different, and every pregnancy and postpartum journey is different too. The one thing I think everyone needs, no matter what, is support from the people around them. I’ve been really fortunate to have that throughout this return, and I’m incredibly thankful for it.

“During my pregnancy, I was mostly watching as a fan because I knew I wouldn’t be back on the field anytime soon. This season, though, it’s been about shifting that perspective again, turning my soccer brain back on, getting reintroduced to the team and making sure I’m on the same page with everyone, both defensively and offensively. I am just trying to get on the same page.”

Swanson is one of 28 mothers playing in the NWSL this season, and her return comes on the heels of her friend and fellow Triple Espresso member Sophia Wilson, who made her own official NWSL comeback on March 14. Wilson also entered as a 76th-minute substitute in the Portland Thorns’ season-opening 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit.

“Soph and I talked a little about progressions and what that process looks like,” she said, when asked about whether she talked to her friend about coming back into the field. “There’s maybe a general outline you can follow, but every pregnancy, delivery and recovery is unique. We’ve definitely had those conversations. Though, honestly, I feel like we’ve probably talked more about Gigi and Josie than soccer.”

The Stars have struggled mightily this season. They are at the bottom of the standings, at 2-0-8, and are no doubt hoping Swanson’s return will provide a missing spark.

“Mal is Mal. Having her back is huge for us, but we also have to remember this was her first appearance after a very long time away,” Chicago head coach Martin Sjögren said. “There’s no need to put too much pressure on her right now.

“Once she’s back to 100 percent, and she will be, she’ll have a massive impact on this team. She’s one of the best players in the league. She fits our model perfectly, and the model is built around the qualities of players like her. We’re thrilled to have her back, both for the team and for her personally.”

In 2024, Swanson returned from injury to help the U.S. win Olympic gold while leading Chicago with 11 goal contributions. Earlier that year, she signed a long-term extension through 2028 in what the club described as the “most lucrative agreement in NWSL history,” though the financial details were never officially disclosed. CBS Sports reported the deal was worth close to $2 million over five years.

This article originally appeared in The Athletic.

Chicago Red Stars, Women's Soccer

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While the Oklahoma City Thunder have kept their cards close to the vest, Jalen Williams might've provided a spoiler for their epic 2026 Western Conference Finals showdown with the San Antonio Spurs. The All-NBA talent revealed in his latest YouTube vlog that he's ready to go.

Arguably the biggest question mark heading into the highly anticipated matchup, Williams' status could flip the series odds in favor of the Thunder. An injury-plagued season has unfortunately carried over to the NBA playoffs. He sustained a third hamstring strain in five months during OKC's Game 2 win over the Phoenix Suns on Apr. 22.

Nearly a month later, Williams detailed the injury for the first time. He was limited to 33 regular-season games this past year due to two wrist surgeries and two hamstring strains. Despite his postseason absence, the Thunder have remained a win machine with two series sweeps and a perfect 8-0 record.

"It's good that I haven't had to rush back from my hamstring stuff at all," Williams said. "I'm actually taking extra days now than from what was originally planned because we were up 3-0, so there was no point in going into this series and possibly hurting myself before we play the Timberwolves or the Spurs. I'm about to go into another series healthy."

Good to hear straight from the source. We won't know Williams' official Game 1 status until Sunday afternoon, but it sounds like he'll be good to go. Which makes sense, considering the traditional timeline for a Grade 1 hamstring strain is just a couple of weeks.

The Thunder will need Williams to play like his All-NBA self from here on out. They've managed to win without him, but if they hope to win back-to-back Larry O'Brien trophies, he'll need to be OKC's second-best player behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Right now, we're at the sprint part of the NBA's marathon. It's now or never to salvage an injury-riddled year with another potential ring.

This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Jalen Williams is 'healthy' to go for upcoming Spurs-Thunder WCF series

The Brooklyn Nets have developed their teams through a number of strategies over the decades, and their front office has put together considerable success through the NBA draft. Many of the franchise's best players have joined the Nets either by being selected directly in the annual draft or through trades made on that day.

Moreover, it is not only the star players who have been acquired by the Nets through the draft. Several prominent alumni have been selected by the team each offseason during this annual event, with certain colleges being more prominently represented than others. An analysis of the players from different schools reveals that both prestigious programs and smaller institutions have contributed top talent to the Nets' roster over the years.

So without further ado, let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Nets out of Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Ken Webb - forward

Draft year and position: eighth round (third pick, 164th overall), 1981 NBA Draft

Seasons at Fairleigh Dickinson University:

Seasons played with Nets:

All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.

This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Every Fairleigh Dickinson University player drafted by the Nets

CHICAGO (AP) — Munetaka Murakami homered twice and drove in three runs, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3 on Saturday night.

Miguel Vargas, Colson Montgomery and Andrew Benintendi also connected as the White Sox improved to 6-2 on a nine-game homestand. Davis Martin (6-1) struck out seven while pitching six innings of one-run ball.

Murakami's solo drive to center made it 4-0 in the third inning. The Japanese slugger added his 17th homer in the fifth, a two-run shot to center off Jameson Taillon that traveled an estimated 428 feet.

It was Murakami's first career multihomer game. The rookie batted .158 (3 for 19) with no homers, seven strikeouts and six walks in his previous six games.

Pete Crow-Armstrong and Miguel Amaya homered for the NL Central-leading Cubs, who beat the White Sox 10-5 in the series opener on Friday night. Taillon (2-3) surrendered a career-high five homers in five-plus innings.

The game was played with three umpires after Brian O’Nora departed in the fourth inning. O’Nora had concussion-like symptoms after he was struck by a foul ball while working the plate.

The White Sox jumped in front in the first. Sam Antonacci hit a leadoff single and Murakami walked before Vargas went deep for his 11th homer.

Montgomery hit a two-out solo drive in the third for his 13th homer.

Vargas and Montgomery also went deep on Friday night.

Amaya opened the sixth with his third homer. The Cubs put runners on second and third with one out, but Martin escaped the jam by striking out Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki.

Crow-Armstrong made it 8-3 when he hit a two-run drive off Trevor Richards in the ninth. But Amaya flied out to right and Nico Hoerner bounced to second, ending the game.

Up next

Colin Rea (4-2, 4.68 ERA) starts for the Cubs on Sunday, and fellow right-hander Erick Fedde (0-4, 3.77) pitches for the White Sox in the finale of the weekend series.

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Napoleon Solo won the 2026 Preakness Stakes in a thrilling race at Laurel Park on Saturday, May 16.

It was the first win in a Triple Crown race for jockey Paco Lopez and trainer Chad Summers. Napoleon Solo, who is 3 years old, has had an up-and-down career and receiving the Black-Eyed Susan blanket was extra rewarding for the team.

Iron Honor, trained by two-time Preakness champion Chad Brown, finished second. Chip Honcho, who was ridden by Kentucky Derby champion Jose Ortiz amid cockfighting allegations, finished third.

This was the first time in the history of the Preakness Stakes that it was raced at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland. Pimlico Race Course is under construction for renovations.

The total purse for the 151st Preakness Stakes was $2 million. Here's how the purse is broken down for the 2026 Preakness Stakes:

1st: Napoleon Solo - $1,200,0002nd: Iron Honor - $400,0003rd: Chip Honcho - $220,0004th: Ocelli - $120,0005th: Incredibolt - $60,000

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2026 Preakness purse for Napoleon Solo and other finishers

Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos planned to make a splash in the opening fight of the MVP MMA 1 show at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Things didn't go as planned.

Former UFC heavyweight and Olympic bronze medalist Robelis Despaigne destroyed JDS with a hellacious three-punch combination that left the latter in a heap against the Hexagon. Here is a look at the finish.

• Event: MVP MMA 1: Rousey vs. Carano
• Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
• Venue: Intuit Dome, Los Angeles
• Broadcast: Netflix (first MMA fight ever streamed on the platform)
• Bout: Junior dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne (heavyweight, main-card opener)
• Result: Robelis Despaigne def. Junior dos Santos via Round 1 KO at 2:01
• JDS Record: 23-11
• Despaigne Record: 6-2

How Did Robelis Despaigne Knock Out Junior dos Santos?

Dos Santos came out firing low leg kicks and even rocked Despaigne with a counter right in the early exchanges, briefly raising hopes that the 42-year-old still had something left in the tank. The 6-foot-7 Despaigne was definitely bothered by the leg kicks, but he responded. He shook off a takedown attempt, which has been his bugaboo, fighting with his hands down, deliberately drawing JDS into close-range exchanges where his 84-inch reach could find angles.

The finish came at 2:01 of the opening round.

Despaigne landed a clean left hook, followed by a straight right that dropped JDS, then closed with a follow-up combination on the canvas. The Brazilian veteran’s chin, which had been holding up better than recent UFC losses suggested it would, finally gave out under the Karate Combat champion's power.

What Does This Loss Mean For Junior dos Santos' Career?

JDS framed this fight as his chance to prove he belonged in MVP’s long-term plans. He told media all week he was always looking for the knockout and that MVP had put him against Despaigne specifically because the promotion wanted highlight-reel finishes for the cameras. He got exactly the kind of fight he asked for, and the result was the wrong end of one of those highlights.

The 42-year-old former UFC heavyweight champion went 2-0 in Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA before this booking, which had built a narrative that he might have one more meaningful run left.

That narrative is now in serious doubt. JDS holds wins over Cain Velasquez, Stipe Miocic, Fabricio Werdum, Frank Mir, Derrick Lewis and Mirko Cro Cop, but his MMA career has been on the wrong side of the aging curve since 2018, and Saturday's stoppage was the kind of one-sided beating that should prompt real conversation about retirement.

What Does This Win Do For Robelis Despaigne?

Despaigne walked in having lost his last two MMA fights. Both losses came during his short, turbulent 2024 UFC run that ended in his release after consecutive losses to Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Austen Lane. Beating a former UFC heavyweight champion in front of a Netflix global audience is the kind of resume builder that reshapes the rest of his career trajectory.

The Cuban Olympian’s profile gets a massive boost from this performance. This explains why he called out Francis Ngannou for a fight during his post-fight interview.

He went from Karate Combat champion with a 7-0 record in that ruleset to the first man to definitively close the book on JDS's MMA career, and he did it on the first MMA card ever streamed on Netflix. That visibility matters as much as the result itself.

What's Next On The MVP MMA 1 Card?

The Despaigne knockout opened the main card, which means there's still plenty of action ahead. Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth Cross at lightweight, Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry at welterweight, and Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins at heavyweight all sit between this fight and the women's featherweight main event between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano.

Rousey already confirmed earlier this weekend that Carano will be her final MMA fight, which adds even more emotional weight to the headliner. After what just happened to JDS, the question becomes whether the rest of the legacy names on this card can deliver better outcomes than the man who opened the show.

This article was originally published on Forbes.com

This is the Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth Cross live blog for the main card lightweight bout at MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano on Saturday at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Parnasse (22-2) has been one of the best fighters on the KSW roster, winning titles at both lightweight and featherweight and even challenging for the Polish promotion’s welterweight title. He has won four straight fights by knockout, including multiple defenses of his 155-pound championship, and the Frenchman now looks to show why he’s worth all the hype as he makes his United States debut.

This is a big opportunity for Cross (17-4), who enters this contest on a four-fight win streak. “The Boss” is perhaps best known for his win over Kevin Syler on Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2020 that unfortunately did not result in Cross earning a UFC contract. He looks to shock the millions watching on Netflix as the biggest underdog on the card by a wide margin.

Check out the MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano live blog for Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenneth Cross below.

Preamble

If you’ve watched Parnasse, you know he’s for real and the UFC probably should have paid this man to fight ages ago. But that doesn’t matter, he’s here now with a chance to put on a star-making performance.

Always tell me the odds

Parnasse the biggest favorite on this card at a whopping -1450 per FanDuel. Cross sitting at +700 odds to steal this one.

Round 1

Referee Jason Herzog reffing this Netflix fight.

Parnasse catches a body kick and pushes Cross down, fires off ground-and-pound, but Cross with a good recovery and he gets a takedown of his own. Parnasse scrambles and he’s back up. They’re jockeying for position against the fence after a fast start.

Takedown by Parnasse, he’s working to get top position, Cross very busy from his backside and he’s up. Back in the middle, the fighters are trading jabs. Parnasse comes forward and starts to brawl with Cross, that could be good for the underdog, though Cross definitely got stung a couple of times.

Another takedown for Parnasse and he’s clearly emphasizing ground-and-pound over position. He ends up on Cross’ back, Cross belly down now with Parnasse landing hard punches. Herzog looking closely, Parnasse not letting Cross turn back over. Cross gets back to his feet, but Parnasse is not letting up. The two-division KSW champion unloading with Cross against the fence. Body shot crumbles Cross, whoa!

Official result: Salahdine Parnasse def. Kenneth Cross via TKO (strikes) (R1, 4:18)

Post-fight

Parnasse thanks Netflix and says he’s ready for “the next fight, boxing, MMA.”

Asked if he felt any pressure, he said, “I’m the best fighter in the world. No pressure for me.”

Expectations were high for Palmeiras vs. Cruzeiro on Saturday night (16).

And both teams certainly delivered in the Matchday 16 clash of the Brasileirão, played at Arena Crefisa Barueri.

With great goals, the refereeing under the spotlight, and moments of heavy rain, Verdão and Raposa ended up drawing 1-1.

Everything happened in the 1st half 🤯

Space for both teams to work, aggression/intensity, great goals, and even a penalty that turned into a corner.

The opening half was LIVELY in Barueri.

Palmeiras applied the early pressure.

But it was Cruzeiro who struck first.

A mistake while playing out from the back led to a beautiful goal by Arroyo (11'), who ended up being booked after an exuberant celebration.

Palmeiras lost international Sosa to a possible injury, but it didn’t take long for them to respond.

A penalty was initially awarded for Jonathan Jesus on Flaco. But the assistant confirmed it was a corner.

And Felipe Anderson equalized in style as well (20').

The No. 7 would be the second Palmeiras player to be substituted after feeling pain in the back of his left thigh during a sprint.

There was also a bit of a scuffle after Artur Jorge got upset with the way Giay cleared a ball out for a throw-in — which earned him a card.

Referee under the spotlight

Sávio Pereira Sampaio remained one of the main figures of the match.

Cruzeiro had plenty of complaints after two possible fouls on Gerson were not called.

And on the other side, there were also lots of protests after Christian left Giay on the ground.

But there was also football played in the second half.

And Otávio was one of the standout performers with a HUGE SAVE on Gustavo Gómez’s attempt.

The closing stages brought more end-to-end action in Barueri. 

Andreas had a good chance after winning the ball back, but finished poorly.

Jonathan Jesus nearly settled it on his own before two very dangerous Palmeiras attacks.

 And the uncertainty over the result remained until the final whistle. 

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

A third straight draw in the league took Palmeiras to 35 points.

Five more than second-placed Flamengo, who now have two games in hand.

Cruzeiro, meanwhile, moved to 20 points. They remain close to the relegation zone.

Both teams now turn their focus to the Libertadores.

On Wednesday (20), Verdão, leaders of Group F, will host Cerro Porteño (2nd).

A day earlier, Raposa, second in Group D, will visit Boca (3rd) at La Bombonera.

After that, both return to Brasileirão action.

On Saturday (23), Alviverde will go to the Maracanã to face Flamengo.

Meanwhile, Cabuloso will host Chapecoense on Sunday (24).

Photo: Marco Galvão/Cruzeiro

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

WASHINGTON (AP) — João Peglow scored a goal in the 90th minute Saturday night for D.C. United in a 1-1 tie with St. Louis City.

Jared Stroud played an arcing corner kick that bent out to Peglow, who stopped it with his first touch and then blasted a shot from outside the penalty arc that capped the scoring.

Conrad Wallem was shown his second yellow card in the second minute of stoppage time and St. Louis played a man down the rest of the way.

Chris Durkin scored in the 50th minute to give St. Louis a 1-0 lead.

Sean Johnson had two saves for D.C. United (4-5-5), which had its five-game unbeaten streak snapped Wednesday by a 3-1 loss to Chicago.

St. Louis (3-6-4) had won back-to-back games for the first time this season.

Roman Bürki had four saves.

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Minnesota Timberwolves veteran guard Mike Conley has been in the NBA for nearly two decades, so no one would blame him if he wanted to ride off into the sunset. 

However, he's not quite ready to do that. 

Timberwolves' Mike Conley doesn't plan to retire from NBA 

During his end-of-season media session, Conley made it clear that he doesn't plan to call it a career quite yet. On the contrary, he plans to play a 20th season in the NBA. 

"I am going to do a lot of thinking, a lot of reflecting. What's important for our family... I think I might've proved to myself that I can keep playing a little longer," Conley said. "Who knows what that looks like, but definitely it's going to happen." 

So now for Conley, the question won't but if, but where, he'll continue his career. Conley, 38, is headed for unrestricted free agency over the offseason, and there's no guarantee that the Wolves will bring him back. 

But, there will likely be plenty of teams that could use an experienced, calming veteran presence in the backcourt, so even if it's not Minnesota, Conley shouldn't have trouble finding a role somewhere. 

More NBA news: 

• Golden State Warriors lose top two assistant coaches under Steve Kerr
• Draymond Green issues apology to Charles Barkley after Rockets comment
• Jason Kidd should be worried about job with Mavericks after comments from Masai Ujiri
• Houston Rockets star voted most overrated player in NBA by his peers
• Kevin Durant's future with Houston Rockets gets major update

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Luca Langoni scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half and the New England Revolution held on for a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United on Saturday night to close out a four-match homestand.

Carles Gil scored on a penalty kick in the 5th minute to give New England a 1-0 lead. The PK was awarded when Dor Turgeman was fouled by Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall.

Kelvin Yeboah pulled Minnesota United even in the 26th minute on a PK goal. Yeboah scored his eighth goal after posting a career-high nine last season in 30 appearances, and seven in nine matches in 2024 — his first season in the league. The PK came after New England midfielder Brooklyn Raines fouled Anthony Markanich.

Langoni used Turgeman's third assist of the campaign to score his third goal and give the Revolution a 2-1 lead in the 49th minute. Langoni has eight goals through his first 50 appearances and matched his career best for a single season.

Matt Turner totaled six saves in goal for New England (8-4-1).

Drake Callender saved three shots for Minnesota United (6-5-3).

The Revolution improve to 7-1-0 at home under first-year coach Marko Mitrović. The Revs set a club record with six straight wins at Gillette Stadium before losing 3-0 to Eastern Conference-leading Nashville SC on Wednesday.

Minnesota United was coming off a 1-0 loss to the Colorado Rapids. The club has gone 1-3-1 since a five-match unbeaten streak.

Up next

Minnesota: Hosts Real Salt Lake on Saturday.

New England: Visits Charlotte FC on Saturday.

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AP soccer: https://apnews.com/soccer

It’s been a long season for the Michigan State Spartans.

From early-season heroics to a midseason lull that nearly buried the team too deep to crawl out of, followed by gritty late-season wins and crushing losses that almost sealed the fate of the 2026 Spartans, everything has built toward one final chance to shock the world.

The Spartans took the field Saturday for their third and final game of the series against Illinois State and the regular-season finale. Win or lose, the outcome would not affect Michigan State’s spot in the conference standings.

Instead, the Spartans were at the mercy of the Minnesota Gophers.

If Minnesota lost, Michigan State would back its way into the “playoffs” — otherwise known as the Big Ten Tournament. If the Gophers won, the Spartans would stay home while Minnesota claimed the tournament’s No. 12 seed.

Michigan State handled its part Saturday afternoon, rolling to a mercy-rule victory in eight innings after a Noah Bright walk-off home run capped the regular season in style. And while the game itself was a terrific way to close the regular season, every Spartan fan still had one eye glued to the scoreboard.

Minnesota was facing the conference’s second-best team in Nebraska and entered the matchup coming off a tight 7-6 loss Friday night. The Gophers knew exactly what was at stake and did everything offensively to push their team into the tournament, but Nebraska unloaded for 14 runs in a wild 14-11 victory that sealed Minnesota’s fate.

At the same time, it opened a door that once looked completely boarded shut.

A door for the Spartans to sneak past the bouncer and into the party.

Sure, Michigan State may enter the Big Ten Tournament looking a little more like Drew Barrymore in Never Been Kissed than a true title contender, but as long as the Spartans bat their eyes, whip the hair, and play the part, they just might become the surprise darlings of the tournament.

So, will Michigan State immediately face the No. 1 seed because it enters as the lowest seed in the field? No.

This year’s Big Ten Tournament format gives the top four teams a first-round bye. Instead, the Spartans will open tournament play against the No. 5-seeded Purdue Boilermakers on Tuesday at 9 a.m. EST.

From there, everything depends on the results.

If Michigan State loses to Purdue, it will face the loser of the No. 8 Iowa vs. No. 9 Illinois matchup. A second loss would eliminate the Spartans from the tournament at 0-2.

If the Spartans lose to Purdue but beat the loser of Iowa/Illinois, they would then move on to face the loser between Purdue and the winner of the 8/9 matchup.

If Michigan State defeats Purdue in the opener, it would advance to face the winner of Iowa vs. Illinois. Should the Spartans win that game as well, they would earn a date with No. 4 seed Oregon in the quarterfinals.

Big Ten Tournament Schedule

Tuesday, May 19

• Game 1: No. 5 Purdue vs. No. 12 Michigan State — 9 a.m.
• Game 2: No. 8 Iowa vs. No. 9 Illinois — 1 p.m.
• Game 3: No. 7 Michigan vs. No. 10 Rutgers — 5 p.m.
• Game 4: No. 6 Ohio State vs. No. 11 Washington — 9 p.m.

Wednesday, May 20

• Game 5: G1 loser vs. G2 loser — 9 a.m.
• Game 6: G3 loser vs. G4 loser — 1 p.m.
• Game 7: G1 winner vs. G2 winner — 5 p.m.
• Game 8: G3 winner vs. G4 winner — 9 p.m.

Thursday, May 21

• Game 9: G5 winner vs. G7 loser — 2 p.m.
• Game 10: G6 winner vs. G8 loser — 6 p.m.

Friday, May 22 (Quarterfinals)

• Game 11: No. 4 seed vs. G7 winner — 9 a.m.
• Game 12: No. 1 UCLA vs. G9 winner — 1 p.m.
• Game 13: No. 2 Nebraska vs. G10 winner — 5 p.m.
• Game 14: No. 3 seed vs. G8 winner — 9 p.m.

Saturday, May 23 (Semifinals)

• Game 15: G11 winner vs. G12 winner — 2 p.m.
• Game 16: G13 winner vs. G14 winner — 6 p.m.

Sunday, May 24 (Championship)

• Game 17: G15 winner vs. G16 winner — 2 p.m.

The Big Ten Tournament has been around since 1981, and the Spartans have yet to finish a season as the last team standing. Entering this year’s tournament as the No. 12 seed and lowest-ranked team in the field does not exactly inspire confidence that history is about to change.

But sports have a funny way of becoming chaotic and completely unhinged.

Chaos is exactly what Michigan State will need — along with a healthy dose of luck — if the Spartans hope to make a run.

And it all starts Tuesday morning against Purdue.

LAUREL, Md. (AP) — Ocelli, Incredibolt and Robusta were the only three horses to race in both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes this year.

They did little to suggest more should have tried the two-week turnaround that has become such a flashpoint in Triple Crown conversations.

Ocelli was fourth, Incredibolt fifth and Robusta ninth in Saturday's Preakness at Laurel Park. None of them was much of a threat on a day when winner Napoleon Solo was near the lead the whole way.

“Speed held. Pretty simple,” said Whit Beckman, Ocelli's trainer. “It didn’t come back. He ran a good fourth with a pace that seemed to hold on. Can’t be upset with that.”

Ocelli (7-1) and Incredibolt (5-1) were considered contenders after finishing third and sixth in the Derby, but both were trying to come from behind in this race and weren't all that close to pulling it off. Expectations were lower for Robusta (28-1) after a 14th-place showing in the Derby.

“They went fast. We had one horse beat. It looked like down the backside he was traveling comfortably enough, but I guess it was obviously too much to do,” said Riley Mott, Incredibolt's trainer. “He gave us a mild run, but he never threatened to hit the board.”

Derby winner Golden Tempo was held out of this race, which led to the latest round of chatter about whether the Triple Crown schedule should be changed to allow a longer break between the Derby and Preakness. If Ocelli, Incredibolt or Robusta had won Saturday, that may have impacted that discussion, but it didn't happen.

Al Gold, Napoleon Solo's owner, was blunt when asked about the possibility of altering the schedule.

“It’s a great idea,” he said. “Tradition is dead. Nobody wants to run in two weeks. More horses is the best thing. That’s it.”

Still, Beckman didn't seem to regret trying with Ocelli.

“We ran a great fourth,” he said. “We’ll take that all day.”

Great White, who was scratched from the Derby when he threw his jockey just before the race began, was able to race in the Preakness without incident. He finished eighth as a 9-1 shot.

“We broke good. Got a good trip. Settled mid-pack, traveling very good,” jockey Alex Achard said. “He started picking it up at the three-eighths (pole) and I thought he had something, but through the stretch he didn’t make his run.”

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It's official. Aaron Rodgers will return to the Pittsburgh Steelers at least for one more year, according to numerous reports.

"Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers agreed to terms on a one-year deal, sources tell NFL Network. Now entering his 22nd NFL season, Rodgers reunites with Mike McCarthy for one more run in Pittsburgh."

Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers agreed to terms on a one-year deal, sources tell NFL Network.

Now entering his 22nd NFL season, Rodgers reunites with Mike McCarthy for one more run in Pittsburgh. pic.twitter.com/BQxlExUGhe

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 16, 2026

Most NFL experts thought Rodgers would return, but things looked a little shaky last week when he came into town; according to reports, he didn’t meet with team officials.

Rumors were circulating that the team might be growing frustrated with Rodgers and would set a deadline, but team officials told NFL insiders like Mike Florio that wasn’t the case.

Rodgers indicated last year on “The Pat McAfee Show” that he thought 2025 might be his last season.

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure this is it," Rodgers said last June. "That's why we just did a one-year deal. Steelers didn't need to put any extra years on that or anything, so this was really about finishing with a lot of love and fun and peace for the career that I've had.

"I played 20 fricking years. It's been a long run. I've enjoyed it, and no better place to finish than in one of the cornerstone franchises of the NFL with Mike Tomlin and a great group of leadership and great guys in the city that expects you to win."

Rodgers has not indicated whether 2026 will be his last season. 

This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Aaron Rodgers comes to the terms with the Steelers for $25 million.

Malcolm Wellmaker took another hit at UFC Fight Night 276 in the form of an upset from promotional newcomer Juan Diaz.

After Wellmaker's (10-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) hot octagon start was thwarted by Ethyn Ewing in November, he experience another setback from the debuting Diaz (16-1-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), who finished the fight at the 4:08 mark of Round 2 with a rear-naked choke in the bantamweight bout at Meta APEX in Las Vegas.

Check out a replay of the finish below (via X):

JUAN DIAZ GETS THE TAP IN HIS UFC DEBUT

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— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) May 17, 2026

Although much of the post-fight storyline will be around Wellmaker's fall, it appears Diaz, who had former UFC champion Brandon Moreno in his corner, is a prospect to watch.

"Emotional are high, I trained so hard," Diaz said through an interpreter in his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier. "I'm a complete fighter. I can wrestle, I'm not just a striker. I'm a complete fighter and very dangerous."

Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 276 results:

• Juan Diaz def. Malcolm Wellmaker via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:08
• Modestas Bukauskas def. Christian Edwards via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Bernardo Sopaj def. Timmy Cuamba via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:25
• Khaos Williams def. Nikolay Veretennikov via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:31
• Ivan Erslan def. Tuco Tokkos via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Thomas Gantt def. Artur Miniev via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:51
• Ketlen Vieira def. Jacqueline Cavalcanti via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Cody Brundage def. Andre Petroski via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 0:44
• Alice Ardelean def. Polyana Viana via submission (capsule lock) – Round 2, 4:36
• Luis Gurule def. Daniel Barez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Nicolle Caliari def. Shauna Bannon via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 3, 3:08

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Vegas 117 video: Juan Diaz chokes Malcolm Wellmaker for upset win

MMA Junkie has live coverage of the Rousey vs. Carano main card with updates and highlights from every fight.

Robelis Despaigne doesn't have the career credentials of Junior Dos Santos, but now he has a highlight over him.

Kicking off the Rousey vs. Carano main card Saturday, Despaigne (6-2) picked apart Dos Santos (21-11) before a devastating right-left-right combination that ended the fight at the 2:59 mark of Round 1. The heavyweight bout took place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.

DESPAIGNE ROUND 1 KNOCKOUT!

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— MVP - Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) May 17, 2026

Despaigne, 37, hadn't competed in MMA since his UFC release in late 2024. He pivoted to Karate Combat where he's gone 7-0 with a recent heavyweight title clinch. After Saturday's win, Robelis indicated he'd ideally like to compete in both sports going forward and called for a fight against Francis Ngannou.

Dos Santos, 42, hadn't competed in MMA since a bareknuckle bout in March 2024. He hadn't competed in gloved MMA since May 2022. While he was victorious in the bareknuckle bouts, Dos Santos has been finished in five-straight gloved MMA bouts.

Up-to-the-minute Rousey vs. Carano results include:

• Robelis Despaigne def. Junior Dos Santos via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:59
• Namo Fazil def. Jake Babian via submission (D'Arce choke) – Round 2, 0:57
• Adriano Moraes def. Phumi Nkuta via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 4:59
• Jason Jackson def. Jeff Creighton via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 0:22
• David Mgoyan def. Albert Morales via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
• Aline Pereira def. Jade Masson-Wong via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
• Chris Avila def. Brandon Jenkins via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Rousey vs. Carano video: Robelis Despaigne pulverizes Junior Dos Santos

Remember when we just complained about the third time through the order? We didn’t know how good we had it.

Holding on to a slim lead and wanting to give their top bullpen arms a break, the Braves opted not only to run Bryce Elder through the Red Sox order a third time, but also a fourth. While the first two outs of the eighth occurred with little drama, the Braves didn’t budge when a double put the tying run on second. Up came Willson Contreras, and not much later, a no-doubter of a two-run shot turned the game around. While the Braves rallied in the ninth, a ricochet didn’t quite go their way, and that was that. They’ll need to win tomorrow to take the series.

The beginning of this game zipped along, though things got a bit muddy in the middle innings. Jarren Duran hit a double to start the game, but Elder held fast and struck out two to prevent him from advancing. Drake Baldwin then jumped all over a mis-located Payton Tolle sinker and smashed it to deep center for another leadoff homer. Ozzie Albies followed with a barrel of his own, but his didn’t carry out to left. The game then went into turbo mode. There were 13 straight outs before Jose Azocar ripped a double off Tolle. Baldwin then worked a walk, but Albies and Matt Olson made outs in the air to keep it a 1-0 game.

The Red Sox threatened with a couple of soft singles to start the fourth. A number of Braves losses this season have been precipitated by terrible defensive plays in key moments, and that also happened here: Contreras hit a routine, probably should’ve been a double play ball to Austin Riley at third, but Riley booted it and then didn’t even get a force at second in time. The next batter hit a lineout to left that worked a sac fly: the Braves inexplicably took forever to decide whether to challenge, ultimately opted to, but to no avail. (I’m not sure why they thought, if they took them so long to decide whether to challenge, that somehow the borked replay system currently in place in MLB would reward them with an overturn, but here we are.) Elder and the Braves were able to wriggle out of the jam with a couple of outs in the air, but the game was now tied.

And, thus it stayed tied, as there were ten consecutive outs before Azocar hit another double. Starting Tolle’s third trip through the Braves’ gauntlet, Baldwin then came through again, lashing a 108+ mph liner to left that gave the Braves another lead, though he was thrown out trying to take second.

The Braves have been somewhat inconsistent with the urgency of their pitching management this season. I think both sides are understandable, though understandable doesn’t mean pleasant to watch. Pushing the reliever button early could suggest needing to take it easy here and there, though the Braves have played a number of close games due to their great position player production on both sides of the ball, which has made it somewhat hard to find a place to do so. To his credit, Elder didn’t melt down the third time through, working around a two-out Contreras single in the sixth, and then getting three straight balls on the ground to strand a leadoff double in the seventh.

Meanwhile, the Braves just weren’t doing much against Tolle. He wasn’t exactly defeating them, more just letting them hit the ball in the air over and over, but Cedanne Rafaela made a number of nice catches in center and the Braves just didn’t get any ball-in-play fortune, receiving a .130 BABIP on the night.

So, then came the fateful bottom of the eighth, which also heralded Elder’s foray into ye olde 4TTO. There was a pop-out. There was a groundout. Wilyer Abreu poked a double the other way, but the Braves didn’t press the bullpen button. Contreras fouled off a hanging changeup. He chased a buried slider. He took a buried slider. Elder threw a third straight slider. It was low, below the zone, but not so low that Contreras couldn’t demolish it for a game-winner.

Tolle went 1-2-3 in the eighth, finishing his night with a pretty weird line that included just a 3/1 K/BB ratio, a homer allowed, and a grounder rate below 20 percent. Elder was similar with a 3/0 K/BB ratio, but his grounder rate was over 50 percent. The part that would’ve made me gnaw on my shirt if I had pica or whatever was that the Braves ultimately summoned Martin Perez for the ninth, where he had little trouble. If you were going to use Martin Perez for an inning in a close game, why not just use him for two innings, and not have Elder pitch to a lineup a fourth time in the same game? On the one hand, these are the luxuries you can afford to partake in when you have the best record in baseball. On the other hand, I’d rather it be some other team engaging in the eff-ayy-eff-oh Olympics.

The Braves actually threatened in the ninth against Aroldis Chapman, though it didn’t actually result in a comeback. Albies popped out, and Olson hit a very hard liner that was unfortunately right at the shortstop. Riley then reached on a botched throw from that same shortstop, and Chapman floundered about a bit with back-to-back walks on four pitches each.

That brought up Ha-Seong Kim, who hasn’t really hit at all since returning from his Injured List stint and rehab assignment. Kim had a chance to play hero, and he almost did, lining an 0-2 pitch back up the box and off Chapman, who tumbled to the ground but recovered and tossed it to first in time to end the game. If the ball had gone through Chapman, it’s likely an easy out; if it ricochets away a bit further, this game is tied and I’m probably writing some other flavor of recap, the massive 34TTO blunder/self-inflicted wound overshadowed by whatever else happened. But, as we’ve seen for a while now, the beneficence, or lack thereof, of a ricochet off the pitcher seems to be nigh-deterministic, and this one did not go the Braves’ way.

They can still win the series tomorrow. Hopefully they’ll go back to chasing wins and whatnot.

HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez hit his 15th homer and the Houston Astros matched a season high with four longballs in a 4-1 win over the Rangers on Saturday night that left Texas' Jacob deGrom stuck at 99 career wins.

Jose Altuve sent deGrom's third pitch of the game into the Crawford Boxes in left field for the 42nd leadoff homer of his career. Alvarez also went deep in the first.

Altuve left the game in the ninth inning with an undisclosed injury.

Christian Walker opened the third inning with his 11th homer, and with two outs, Zach Cole homered to make it 4-0.

DeGrom (3-3) allowed four homers for just the second time in 257 career starts. The first time was on April 22, 2017, against the St. Louis Cardinals. He surrendered just one other hit over six innings and did not walk a batter.

Kai-Wei Teng (2-3) struck out seven over five scoreless innings. It was the third time in Teng's career he's completed five innings, and his 76 pitches were a career high.

After Steven Okert retired the side in order in the sixth, Joc Pederson drove in a run with a single against Enyel De Los Santos, but Bryan King got pinch hitter Andrew McCutchen to fly out to center with the bases loaded to end the threat.

Bryan Abreu stranded two runners in the eighth inning, and then got Ezequiel Duran to ground into a fielder’s choice with two on in the ninth for his second save.

The Rangers were 1 for 10 with runners in scoring position and left 13 men on base.

Up next

Astros RHP Peter Lambert (2-3, 2.76 ERA) faces Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi (4-4, 4.15 ERA) on Sunday as Houston seeks a three-game sweep of its in-state rival.

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Yes, the biggest reason the Los Angeles Lakers got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of this year's NBA playoffs was the hamstring strain that ended Luka Doncic's season on April 2. But the biggest reason the Lakers lost in general to the Thunder was their lack of functional depth outside of their three stars.

They have arguably the best star trio in the league — at least for now — in Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Outside of that, they have a few quality role players and complementary players such as Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard. But their bench was very weak this season — it ranked next-to-last in points per game during the regular season — and they also lack speed, athleticism, defense and 3-point shooting.

Coach JJ Redick was clear about L.A.'s need for better depth and bench players in order to compete with and defeat the best teams in the NBA, especially when it matters most, via Silver Screen and Roll.

“I don’t necessarily view depth as a rotation thing,” Redick said. “Whether you play eight, nine, whether you play 11, 12, you need to have depth and that depth typically comes in the roster spots 10-15. Whether that’s internal development, draft, trade, free agency, whatever that is, we need to build depth beyond just an eight- or nine-man rotation because you’re naturally going to have injuries…It really is about just building that depth.

“We can figure out, as coaches, what a rotation looks like. But you look at OKC’s roster, you look at San Antonio’s roster, those guys, they have 13 high-level rotation players, minimum. That’s a luxury to have in the NBA and it’s one of the reasons those teams are really good.”

The Thunder are ridiculously deep, and it's one of the reasons why they're the defending world champions. They will face the San Antonio Spurs, another very deep and very potent team, in the Western Conference finals, and should they return to the NBA Finals, they will likely face the New York Knicks, a team that is suddenly deep and potent itself.

The Lakers' mentality in recent years seems to have been to build around two or three big-name stars or superstars and scrap together any role players they can get around those stars or superstars. That approach will have to change if they are to win their 18th NBA title anytime soon, as more depth is needed to win it all compared to 20 or 30 years ago.

This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: JJ Redick highlights how much the Lakers need to build quality depth

Through their social media, Colo Colo revealed the list of players called up for their return to the Primera League, where they will face Ñublense. 

Among those chosen by Fernando Ortiz, two names stand out, including Claudio Aquino, who will return to the pitch after recovering from synovitis and mild bone edema in his left knee. 

Also surprising is the call-up of Felipe Raipán, who joins the senior team from the U-16 squad, where he is the top scorer. 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

Junior dos Santos bit off more than he could chew earlier tonight (Sat., May 16, 2026) LIVE on Netflix from inside the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Calif., after the former UFC heavyweight champion was absolutely steamrolled by towering Cuban striker Robelis Despaigne via first-round knockout.

Despaigne, who was a huge betting favorite, has been on a tear under the Karate Combat banner with a 7-0 record. However, the former Olympic medalist has lost his last two mixed martial arts (MMA) bouts, which includes a decision defeat at the hands of Austen Lane. So despite the heavy odds and massive reach advantage, Despaigne always stood a chance of being upset by “Cigano.”

Unfortunately for dos Santos, his return to the cage didn’t end the way he imagined. Despaigne was simply too much from the opening bell, using his reach and shot selection to pepper JDS and bloody his face. Dos Santos is always tough and tried to fire back his own offense, but Despaigne’s height and movement were difficult to deal with. Eventually, Despaigne landed a huge right hand that absolutely crumbled dos Santos and put an immediate stop to the first MMA fight on Netflix.

Check out the video highlights below:

For complete ‘Rousey vs. Carano’ fight card results, coverage, and highlights click HERE.

In 2011, Junior dos Santos made history by knocking out Cain Velasquez in just 64 seconds to capture the UFC heavyweight title in the first-ever UFC bout aired live on FOX. Nearly 15 years later, fate swung back around the opposite way in brutal fashion.

Competing in the inaugural MMA fight broadcasted on Netflix, the former UFC heavyweight champion suffered a grisly first-round knockout loss at the hands of Robelis Despaigne to open Saturday’s Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card inside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

After bloodying dos Santos (23-11) early, Despaigne (6-2) downed the Brazilian legend for good with a ferocious volley of punches at the 2:59 mark of Round 1.

An Olympic bronze medalist in taekwondo who stands a towering 6-foot-7, Cuba’s Despaigne entered the UFC with lofty expectations in 2024, but quickly flamed out and was released after suffering back-to-back defeats across a six-month span. Despaigne, 37, then transitioned over to the world of Karate Combat, where he racked up a 7-0 record and won the promotion’s heavyweight championship before returning to MMA for Saturday’s Netflix card.

“I want to stay doing both [MMA and Karate Combat],” Despaigne said post-fight, reveling in his victory. He then called out another former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, who’s set to compete on Saturday’s main card against Philipe Lins.

“Francis, I want you next,” Despaigne said without the need for a translator.

For dos Santos, 42, the result may mark a brutal end to an otherwise decorated career. The former champ hadn’t competed since winning two bare-knuckle MMA fights in 2023-24, but prior to that had lost five consecutive MMA bouts of the gloved variety, all by TKO.

For more on Saturday’s Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card on Netflix, check out full results, highlights and more with our Uncrowned event hub.

The Indianapolis Colts will once again face quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the 2026 NFL season.

Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal for the 2026 season. Rodgers will reunite with his former head coach Mike McCarthy.

This news didn't come as a surprise, but it is now official. The Colts will face Rodgers and the Steelers in Pittsburgh in Week 5, following Indianapolis' trip to London in Week 4, where they play the Washington Commanders.

This will be Rodgers' second season with the Steelers.

Sources: Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers now have reached agreement on a one-year deal. Rodgers officially is reuniting with the Steelers and their new head coach Mike McCarthy for the 2026 season. pic.twitter.com/ej9maN3MBq

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 16, 2026

When the Colts and Steelers met last season, Pittsburgh would come away with the win at home by a score of 27-20. Rodgers was 25-of-35 passing for 203 yards with one touchdown. It was in this game that the Colts' offense turned the ball over six times, five of which belong to Daniel Jones -- three interceptions and two lost fumbles.

Overall, during the 2025 season, Rodgers completed 65% of his passes for 3,468 yards with 24 touchdowns to eight interceptions. The Pittsburgh offense ranked 17th in points per game.

The Steelers finished the season 10-7 and were the winners of the AFC North. They would lose in the AFC wildcard round to the Houston Texans.

The matchup this year against Rodgers will conclude what appears to be a very challenging start to the 2026 season for the Colts.

This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Aaron Rodgers now on Indianapolis Colts' 2026 NFL schedule

The NFL welcomed quarterback Aaron Rodgers back to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. Rodgers enters his 22nd NFL season and will turn 43 later this year.

Only a handful of quarterbacks have started games in their 40s, making it one of the league’s rarest ironman accomplishments.

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Even legends like Ben Roethlisberger, Dan Marino, and Peyton Manning retired before reaching that milestone. Here are some of the few quarterbacks who started games after turning 40.

Tom Brady

Brady not only started six seasons after turning 40, but he also won two Lombardi Trophies during that span. His longevity remains one of the greatest achievements in sports history.

During his 40s, Brady made three Super Bowl appearances, won two championships, and led his teams to the playoffs every season. He also led the NFL in multiple passing categories from 2017 to 2022.

Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers has made 33 starts since turning 40. His best season during that stretch came last year when he led the Steelers to their first AFC North title since 2020.

Now reunited with former head coach Mike McCarthy, Rodgers will try to join Brady as one of the few quarterbacks to win a Super Bowl after turning 40.

Drew Brees

Brees started 23 games after turning 40. Across those two seasons, he posted a completion percentage above 70 percent each year.

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He led the New Orleans Saints to the playoffs in both seasons, though injuries forced him to miss time. He retired after the 2020 season.

Brett Favre

Favre turned 40 during his memorable 2009 season with the Minnesota Vikings. He made his first start as a 40-year-old the day after his birthday and led the Vikings to a 38-10 win over the St. Louis Rams.

Favre made 27 starts after turning 40, extending his legendary streak of 301 consecutive games played. He cemented himself as the NFL’s original ironman quarterback.

Philip Rivers

One of the NFL’s wildest stories in 2025 came when Rivers returned from retirement at age 44 to play for the Indianapolis Colts. He had not taken a snap since the 2020 postseason.

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Rivers started three games in his brief comeback. At the time, he sat only one year away from Hall of Fame eligibility. He has since retired again, perhaps for good this time.

Vinny Testaverde

Testaverde started 25 games after turning 40. His final season came in 2007 when he appeared in seven games and started six.

In 2004, he served as the Dallas Cowboys’ primary quarterback and started 15 games.

Steve DeBerg

Like Rivers, DeBerg had been away from the game for years before the Atlanta Falcons called him back to the league. He appeared in eight games and made one start at age 44.

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DeBerg threw three touchdown passes during his lone season in his 40s.

Warren Moon

Moon is best known for his Hall of Fame career with the Houston Oilers, but he also became one of the few quarterbacks to start games in his 40s.

He made 25 starts across four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs. His best season after turning 40 came in 1997 at age 41, when he threw 25 touchdown passes in 14 games and earned Pro Bowl honors.

Joe Flacco

Flacco joined this rare group last season when the Cleveland Browns named him their starting quarterback. A few weeks later, however, the Browns traded him to the Cincinnati Bengals.

His second start with Cincinnati became the highlight of his season. On Thursday Night Football, Flacco earned his only win and threw for 342 yards with three touchdown passes.

The Atlanta Braves couldn't have asked for more out of starting pitcher Bryce Elder thus far. The 26-year-old now has a 2.01 ERA over 10 starts this season after allowing three runs over eight innings in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox.

Elder allowed just one baserunner over the first three innings before Masataka Yoshida tied the game 1-1 with a sacrifice fly in the fourth. The 2023 All-Star then didn't allow another baserunner until the sixth and made it through seven without giving up any more runs.

However, Willson Contreras smacked a two-run, 426-foot homer to left center in the eighth that put Boston up 3-2, which was the game's final scoring play. Elder earned the loss despite his quality outing, giving him a 4-2 record.

Bryce Elder's Emergence Gives Braves Elite Rotation

Atlanta had one of baseball's best starting rotations coming into the season, but now it's even better than expected. Ace Chris Sale ranks seventh in MLB with a 1.96 ERA while Elder is ninth.

Additionally, No. 2 starter Spencer Strider returned from an oblique injury on May 3 after starting the season on IL. The 27-year-old is 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA over three starts and is 40-24 with a 3.70 ERA across 93 career appearances (80 starts).

That gives the Braves an elite trio at the top of the rotation, and their back-end starters are serviceable as well. Right-hander Grant Holmes is 2-1 with a 4.35 ERA across eight starts and is 8-11 with a 3.93 ERA over 56 career outings (36 starts), while rookie JR Ritchie is 1-0 with a 3.32 ERA over four starts.

It's no coincidence that Atlanta tops baseball with a 2.99 team ERA and leads MLB with a 31-15 record. Entering the Los Angeles Dodgers' matchup with the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night, the Braves and Dodgers were also tied for the fewest runs allowed (152). Meanwhile, Atlanta's plus-91 run differential also tops MLB.

The Braves haven't allowed more than three runs in a game since their 5-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners on May 4, and they'll likely maintain baseball's best record if their pitching staff keeps performing at that level. Up next is a rubber match with the Red Sox on Sunday before hitting the road to face the Miami Marlins. After that, they'll return home to host the Washington Nationals.

Sunday's game starts at 1:35 p.m. ET at Atlanta's Truist Park.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Shauna Green is getting in on the Balkan recruiting train.

According to Miško Ražnatović, the agent who represents Illinois men’s basketball’s Balkan players, Lara Brenjo of Serbia will join the Illini women’s team this year.

Brenjo plays for Mega Superbet out of Belgrade, the same club former Illini Mihailo Petrovic played for in Serbia.

Illinois finished the season with a 22-12 record, expected to return the bulk of that roster for the 2026-27 season.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WCIA.com.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jay Fortune scored late in the second half to rally Atlanta United to a 1-1 draw with Orlando City on Saturday night.

Fortune used assists from defenders Matthew Edwards and Stian Gregersen in the 86th minute to score for the second time this season and the fourth time in 64 career appearances. Both defenders checked into the match in the 68th minute before notching their first assists this season.

Defender Griffin Dorsey put Orlando City up 1-0 when he took passes from Iván Angulo and Martín Ojeda in the 18th minute to score his second goal this season. Angulo's assist was his seventh — one off the league lead — and Ojeda collected his first. Dorsey scored his first goal in a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday.

Maxime Crépeau had three saves in goal for Orlando City (4-8-2).

Lucas Hoyos turned away two shots for Atlanta United (3-8-2).

Orlando City is now 3-3-1 at home, while Atlanta United improves to 1-3-1 on the road.

Atlanta United had scored eight goals in its previous four matches. The club scored five goals in its first six outings.

Orlando City entered with three wins in its last four matches — beating the New England Revolution, Inter Miami, and the Philadelphia all by 4-3 scores. The only loss was a 2-0 setback in Montreal.

The two teams square off again on Tuesday in Orlando in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup.

Up next

Orlando: Visits FC Cincinnati on Saturday.

Atlanta: Visits the Columbus Crew on May 24.

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HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Andres Perea scored his first goal of the season in the 52nd minute for New York City FC on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie the New York Red Bulls.

NYCFC (5-5-4) are unbeaten in three straight following a seven-game winless streak.

Matt Freese, the U.S. national team goalkeeper, had three saves for NYCFC.

Perea, who subbed on for Maxi Moralez in the 39th, made his fourth appearance this season after he suffered a season-ending leg injury in the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs. Morales was carted off the field due to an apparent knee injury.

Jorge Ruvalcaba scored into a wide-open net to give the Red Bulls a 1-0 lead in the 44th minute. Cade Cowell, on the counter-attack, played a low cross from the right side that was deflected by a diving Freese but Ruvalcaba tapped in the rebound from point-blank range.

The Red Bulls (5-5-4) are unbeaten in three in a row after going winless in five straight. Ethan Horvath had five saves for New York.

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The Dodgers finish off their weekend series against the Angels on Sunday afternoon at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, with Roki Sasaki on the mound for the series finale.

This will be the first career game against the Angels for Sasaki.

Grayson Rodriguez is expected to be activated from the injured list to make his Angels debut on Sunday, after missing the first seven-plus weeks of the season with right shoulder inflammation. Rodriguez struck out 11 last Sunday in 4 2/3 innings in a rehab start for Class-A Rancho Cucamonga against the Dodgers’ affiliate Ontario.

Sunday game info

• Teams: Dodgers at Angels
• Ballpark: Angel Stadium, Anaheim
• Time: 1:07 p.m.
• TV: SportsNet LA, KCOP channel 13 (Angels broadcast)
• Radio: AM 570 (English), KTNQ 1020 AM (Spanish)

ALLIANCE, Ohio (WKBN) – Mount Union defeated Christopher Newport, 6-1, in the NCAA Softball Division III Regional Championship on Saturday.

The Purple Raiders beat CNU twice on Saturday to claim the first regional championship in program history during the team’s 11th tournament appearance.

Mount Union blew it open at the top of the 4th when a pair of Valley products smacked home runs during a 4-run inning. Kaitlyn Culver (Girard) drilled a solo home run before Sydney Mercer (West Branch) crushed a 3-run homer deep to left field to make it 5-1.

“I am just over the moon like I have the greatest, happiest emotions. I almost can’t even find the words, I’m still just so happy,” Mercer said. “Honestly, I blacked out, I feel like I don’t even remember what happened. I’m so happy and proud of the team.”

Mercer finished 2-for-3 with a HR, double and 3 runs batted in, while Culver went 1-for-2 with the solo HR.

“I’m so excited, oh, my God, we’ve been waiting for this for four years since our freshman year, we’ve always made it to the championship and then came up short,” Culver said. “But now we finally made it so I’m just so happy for this team.”

Senior Kendyll Cahill struck out 6 batters during a 7 inning complete game while allowing just a single run.

Mount Union started the day with a 9-1 victory over the Captains to force a winner-take-all game two.

During game one, Mercer and Allison Jones (Western Reserve) registered 2 hits and a run batted in each, while Culver notched 1 hit and 2 RBI.

In the circle, Cahill tossed 7 innings and struck out 6 batters while improving to 22-2 on the season after both wins.

Cahill was named Region Tournament Most Valuable Player while Jones and Mercer were named to the All-Region Tournament team.

Mount Union moves to 33-7 overall and will advance to the NCAA Super Regionals against the winner of UMass Dartmouth (33-11) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (45-4) in a best-of-three series.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKBN.com.

Thunder avoid a rematch of the 2025 Western Conference Finals, but now faces a tougher opponent originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Western Conference Finals are set in the NBA, featuring the reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the San Antonio Spurs. It was nearly a repeat of the OKC-Minnesota Timberwolves matchup, but these Spurs are no joke. 

Can the reigning champs have another easy route to the NBA Finals?

Now that Victor Wembanyama is arriving as one of the top players in all of Basketball, this is a completely different animal from a year ago. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is playing at another level in this current playoff run, may run into a brick wall against the Spurs. 

At least, that is how it was during the regular season. The two Western Conference teams met five times in the regular season, with the Spurs holding a firm victory of the season series, 4-1. This included an NBA Cup win on December 13. 

If that holds true in these playoffs, Oklahoma City is going to have a hard time in this series. The key duel to watch will be Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein and power forward Chet Holmgren against Spurs center Wembanyama. Both are going to have to give their all to try to stop a blossoming superstar, and it might not be enough with both of them. 

This Thunder and Spurs series will likely go the distance, and the top-seed in the Western Conference has finally met a worthy opponent. After coasting through the first two rounds with back-to-back sweeps of the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers, this is their toughest test yet. 

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell will reportedly undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow, manager Dave Roberts shared on Saturday.

He will be the second Dodgers pitcher to undergo this procedure after closer Edwin Díaz underwent the procedure on his right elbow on April 22. Snell’s recovery timeline has yet to be determined but Díaz is expected to be out until the second half of the season.

The Dodgers reportedly expect Snell’s recovery timeline to be quicker than Díaz’s. Snell will undergo the procedure next week.

The Dodgers scratched Snell from his scheduled start on Friday in the Freeway Series opener against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. It was supposed to be Snell’s second start of the season after starting the year on the injured list.

Snell returned from the IL earlier than expected on May 9 to make his season debut against the Atlanta Braves. The southpaw only lasted three innings and gave up six hits and four earned runs.

After scratching Snell from his start on Friday, the Dodgers placed the two-time Cy Young Award winner back on the 15-day IL. He will likely be transferred to the 60-day IL in the near future.

His season debut marked Snell’s 12th regular season start and 18th overall appearance since signing a five-year, $182 million contract with Los Angeles in November 2024. Last season, Snell made 11 regular season starts, five playoff starts and one playoff relief appearance.

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is running it back with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press that the four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year deal to return to Pittsburgh on Saturday, ending a protracted decision-making process. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced.

The 42-year-old Rodgers guided Pittsburgh to an AFC North title last year, throwing for 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He seemed to embrace playing for a team whose football roots run deep, much as he did in Green Bay earlier in his career, and now he'll be a Steeler for his 22nd and perhaps final season.

Rodgers reunites with former Packers coach Mike McCarthy, hired to lead the Steelers in January after Mike Tomlin stepped down following 19 seasons.

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AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi contributed to this report.

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Aaron Rodgers returning to Steelers for 2026 season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 season, league sources confirmed to The Athletic, giving the franchise another year with the future Hall of Fame quarterback under center. After months of uncertainty surrounding his future and speculation about retirement, Rodgers and Pittsburgh are set to run it back following a season that delivered both stability and flashes of vintage production.

Rodgers arrived in Pittsburgh in 2025 on a one-year deal after a lengthy free-agency process and quickly became a central figure in the Steelers’ offense. While questions lingered about how much the 42-year-old had left, he answered many of them by helping guide Pittsburgh to an AFC North title and returning the team to playoff contention. Reports earlier in the offseason suggested many players inside the organization favored his return.

Statistically, Rodgers produced a solid campaign in his first season with the Steelers. He  threw for 3,322 passing yards, 24 touchdowns and just seven interceptions in 2025 while posting a 44.4 Total QBR. He ranked 15th in passing yards and tied for 12th in interceptions among qualified quarterbacks.

Championship expectations rise for 2026

His season included several standout moments, including a memorable Steelers debut against his former team, the New York Jets, when Rodgers threw four touchdown passes in a dramatic comeback victory.

The decision to return signals continuity for a Steelers team that found consistency at quarterback after years of searching for a long-term answer following Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement. Though Rodgers is entering his 22nd NFL season, Pittsburgh clearly believes there is still enough left in his arm — and in its championship window — to make another push in 2026.

Now the focus shifts from uncertainty to expectations. Rodgers and the Steelers will enter the new season believing unfinished business remains.

Ludvig Aberg cannot believe what is happening at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club this week.

Major championships often throw up surprises, but the leaderboard is unlike anything Aberg has seen before.

More than 20 players are within a handful of strokes of 54-hole leader Alex Smalley, including several big names.

Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Xander Schauffele are among the top players with strong chances heading into the final round.

Ludvig Aberg shocked by PGA Championship leaderboard

Ludvig Aberg’s two-under-par 68 on Saturday improved his overall score to -4, putting him in a tie for second place.

Even though Aberg is within touching distance of the lead, he will need to beat dozens of contenders on Sunday.

The leaderboard is the closest Aberg has seen during his professional golf career, setting up a thrilling final day.

“My PGA Tour career isn’t necessarily very long at this point, but I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s very tight,” Aberg said.

“I think there are a lot of good players within striking distance going into tomorrow, and it’s a cool thing, I think, for the viewers.

“I think it’s cool to see that many guys have a chance to win a tournament. But it doesn’t necessarily change the way you play this golf course.”

Aberg has suggested that the difficulty of the layout at Aronimink has resulted in so little separation between the players.

Everyone appears to be struggling at the same holes, with only Alex Smalley pulling away from the field in the outright lead.

Aberg continued: “I think the way it’s set up with a lot of difficult golf holes, a lot of strong par-3s and difficult shots into some of these par-4s, there’s not a whole lot you can do differently.

“So I think that’s why we’re seeing a tight leaderboard, but it also makes it exciting for tomorrow.”

Ludvig Aberg explains approach to PGA Championship final round

Ludvig Aberg is looking to put his recent final-round struggles behind him on Sunday at the PGA Championship.

Aberg threw away a golden opportunity to win The Players Championship in March with a four-over-par last round.

The Swede is hoping that his “patient” approach will pay dividends in what could be an incredible spectacle at Aronimink.

“Yeah, it’s fun. There’s no denying that these tournaments are the big ones. These are the ones that we all want to win,” Aberg explained.

“When we do sit down and summarize a career, these are the ones that you want on your resume.

“I think going into tomorrow, it’s just a really good opportunity for me. It’s all about putting yourself in those situations to try to win them.

“Obviously, with a lot of guys within just a few shots, a lot of things can happen, but I also like this golf course in terms of the challenge with that discipline and patience.

“Depending on how they set it up tomorrow, I think it will be more of the same. I do like that kind of golf, and looking forward to tomorrow.”

The Kentucky Wildcats baseball team struggled against SEC competition all season, and it has left them on the postseason bubble. They picked up an important 13th conference win against Arkansas on Thursday, but wanted to close the season out strong. Unfortunately, in what would be one of the wildest games of the season, the Wildcats came up a bit short, losing their regular season finale 16-12 to the Razorbacks.

Things got crazy right away. Arkansas scored nine runs before Kentucky was able to record the first out of the game. They'd score 10 in the inning in total and lead 11-0 in the third. The Cats would bounce back, though, with a big inning of their own.

A Carson Hansen grand slam was part of a nine-run fifth inning for Kentucky, and that tied the game at 12. The Kentucky bullpen couldn't hold up, however. Arkansas scored two in the sixth, and two more in the ninth to wrap it up.

Hansen had two hits and four RBIs in the game. Jayce Tharnish and Tyler Bell each had three hits, and Tharnish drove in three as well. Luke Lawrence had two hits and two RBIs.

The Wildcats pitching staff had a rough day. Nine different pitchers gave up 14 hits, 7 walks, 5 hit batters, and 16 runs. Only two of the nine didn't give up at least one run.

It was a tough note to end the regular season on, but Kentucky will head to the SEC Tournament next, hoping to seal a trip to the NCAA Tournament. They finished up 31-20 record, and will have to hope it's good enough to get them in.

This article originally appeared on UK Wildcats Wire: Kentucky baseball falls 16-12 to Arkansas in season finale

The Syracuse Orange have struggled with critical mistakes in big games all season long. On Saturday afternoon on Long Island, they finally figured out how to overcome them.

It wasn’t the perfect outing, but Syracuse is heading back to the Final Four for the second consecutive season on the back of a total team effort that saw them finally outlast North Carolina in their third attempt with a 13-11 victory in the NCAA Quarterfinals at Shuart Stadium.

In a heavyweight sparring match that was all about which team could react better to absorbing body blows of momentum, the Orange had the final answer after it looked like they might give away another fourth quarter lead against their ACC foes.

A couple of North Carolina goals early in the fourth quarter tied the game up at 10s with just over 10 minutes remaining. The goal that tied it up came after a series of brutal ‘Cuse miscues that looked like they were the beginning of another late-game mistake meltdown.

But this time, the Orange overcame, making the plays late to return to Championship Weekend and keep their pursuit of the ultimate goal going. They would score the next three goals of the game while making some huge stops on the other end to take control at 13-10 and never give it up.

Appropriately, they leaned on their senior class to come up big, late when they were needed the most. They delivered. A senior scored all four of SU’s goals in the fourth quarter, coupled with some massive plays on the defensive end by fourth-year players.

Joey Spallina once again led the charge in the quarterfinal round, on the same field he scored eight points last season, with six points on a hat trick and three assists in eerily similar fashion to one year ago. Last year, Joey scored four goals in the first half and turned around with four helpers in the second. Today, he had three assists in the first half and all three of his goals in the second. Doing whatever it takes, whenever it takes.

Finn Thomson was once again on point, scoring a hat trick that included the eventual game-winning goal. Luke Rhoa had three points on two goals and an assist, and Michael Leo added a goal. Non-senior Wyatt Hottle played a huge role in igniting offense with his foot speed and quickness, finishing with a goal and two assists and consistently keeping the UNC defense on the move throughout the day.

On defense, Billy Dwan came up with a few huge plays in the fourth quarter, both in helping make stops and create loose balls on defense and one massive play in transition where he flipped a ball back into the middle of the field while mid-air after being pushed out on a clear, leading to a goal.

The specialists could not have been any more clutch. Johnny Mullen had perhaps the best performance of the day with the way he neutralized North Carolina’s inherent advantage with Brady Wambach on face-offs. Mullen won 13-of-24 as he led SU to a 14-of-27 day at the dot; it’s the first time Wambach has been held below 50 percent in a game since his freshman season two years ago.

He got great help from his wings, too, and ‘Cuse’s face-off unit came up huge agains the toughest opponent possible. Mullen also scored two first-half goals directly off draw wins to add to his incredible day.

Jimmy McCool had another strong day in net, coming up with 12 saves of the 23 UNC put on cage to hold the Tar Heels vaunted offense to just 11 goals on the afternoon.

The game started off incredibly slowly on the scoreboard. It was just about 14 minutes into the game before the seal was broken, and it came off a Syracuse failed clear attempt. Thankfully, it was answered immediately when Mullen gave a pinch-and-pop to win the draw, avoided a trail checked and finished with a twister to tie it up a 1-1 six seconds later.

That was all the scoring for the first quarter, but things really opened up in the second. Carolina got a couple to move ahead, 3-1, but the Orange answered when Bogue Hahn scored his first goal in over a month on a fantastic fadeaway jump shot on the low wing after taking a pass from Spallina.

Unfortunately, UNC had their own immediate answer to that when Brady Wambach found a shot that hit the pipe and threw it in before McCool realized what happened to score just eight seconds later. It was the first a three straight that saw Carolina stretch the lead out to 6-2 with five minutes left in the first half.

At that point, it wasn’t feeling great for SU as the Tar Heels were starting to win their matchups off the dodge and gain some separation from their defenders, led by a pair of tallies from electric freshman Anthony Raio.

But the fight was present from the Orange, and they punched back in the final five minutes. Spallina found Luke Rhoa on the low right wing, where the sharpshooter unloaded that patented cocked-back-as-far-as-possible shot of his for a tally. Six seconds later, Mullen scored his second of the half directly off a face-off.

A few minutes later, Finn got on the board for the first time when Joey found him on the low wing for a smooth finish in which he showed low, and shot high on a goal that came in the aftermath of UNC committing an offside turnover. That three-goal run brought SU back to within comfortable striking distance at 6-5 by halftime, and it was just the beginning of a game-changing run for the Orange.

‘Cuse would also score the first three goals out of the break, as well, to go on a 6-0 mid-game run that brought a 6-2 deficit into an 8-6 lead just under four minutes into the third quarter.

Joey scored less than a minute in when he got a look out on the right wing after the ball was deflected to him, which had been proceeded by a fantastic short-hop pick-up in the middle of transition by Wyatt Hottle. A couple minutes later, Hottle got a goal for himself after Payton Anderson dodged up from below GLE, drew a slide down, and found Wyatt who unleashed an overhand shot from deep that beat goalie Kent Goode low. After that, Michael Leo got to the middle of the field and flicked home a lefty shot that Goode got a piece of but couldn’t corral.

The Heels would close the quarter with a pair of goals sandwiching a very nice connection from Hottle to Finn on a cross-crease pass coming up from GLE on the left side for an easy finish on the right. At the end of three, the Orange had a 9-8 advantage.

They started fast in the fourth, scoring just over 30 seconds in thanks to Hottle’s jitterbug quickness drawing the pole, leaving Rhoa with a shortie. Luke took the feed, ran down the left alley and scored on another big overhand, cocked-back shot to give SU a two-goal lead.

It was short-lived, however, as UNC would score the next two goals to tie the game up at 10-10 with 10:21 remaining in the game. It was at this point that some mistakes were starting to rear their ugly heads. The second goal, in particular, which was Dom Pietramala’s first of the game, came after a terrible one-handed pass by Bogue Hahn sailed out of bounds and Jayden Kittelberger got caught in a pick that led to an open look for Petro in yet another example of bad pick defense.

That was a moment that felt like the exact epitome of this ‘Cuse team’s struggles against top opponents all season. It felt like they were on the verge of losing another one late. But this time, they came up huge.

Possibly the biggest moment of all came with a little over eight minutes to play, when McCool stuffed a shot and threw an outlet pass to Billy Dwan. Hounded by defenders, Dwan attempted to run the ball up towards midfield, but he ran out of real estate and went airborne when he was pushed out of bounds by the Carolina ride (never mind his foot placement). He made a phenomenal flip pass to Dante Bowen, who had been running parallel to him up the field. Dante took the pass and continued the clear into the offensive zone, where he found Spallina coming up top to receive a pass. In the chaos of the moment, Joey ended up with an open look from straight-on up top, and he buried it in the low left corner to give the Orange a lead they’d never rescind.

With just under five minutes to play, Billy Dwan came up big again by throwing himself in front of a shot and blocking it with his back. On the ensuing possession, Finn scored the eventual game-winner when Rhoa corralled a loose ball and dumped a pass down to him for the finish with 4:01 on the clock. Joey tacked on the insurance with 2:40 to play after patiently waiting for defenders to accumulate in front of the goalie and firing around his defender for a shot that was difficult or maybe even impossible for Goode to track, giving SU a 13-10 lead with under three minutes left.

Pietramala got his second after more bad pick defense from X to make it 13-11 with 2:10 to play, and Wambach won the ensuing face-off before UNC called timeout.

On the other side, the Orange came out in a zone defense to catch the Heels off-guard. They did get an open look against the zone, but didn’t score against it as Billy Dwan came up with one more big play when he knocked down a pass towards the interior before getting hit in the head on the subsequent loose-ball scrum with 45 seconds to play.

Up a man, ‘Cuse comfortably passed around to run out the clock and send themselves back to Memorial Day weekend. The Orange will face their second straight ACC foe in Notre Dame in next Saturday’s semifinal after the Irish dispatched of Johns Hopkins earlier today.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers agrees to a 1-year deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, AP sources say.

It is official.

Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for another season.

After months of speculation, Rodgers has agreed with Pittsburgh to terms on a new one-year deal to return to the Steelers for the 2026 season, where he will be reunited with Mike McCarthy.

The two spent 13 seasons together in Green Bay, reaching the playoffs during nine of those campaigns. That stretch also included eight consecutive playoff appearances, and the pair helped the Packers win Super Bowl XLV during the 2010-2011 season.

Rodgers also won his first two NFL MVP awards under McCarthy, first in 2011 and then in 2014.

The veteran quarterback helped the Steelers reach the playoffs last season, his first in Pittsburgh. The Steelers needed a win in the season finale against the Baltimore Ravens to reach the postseason, but were eliminated by the Houston Texans during Wild Card Weekend.

Rodgers finished the 2025-2026 season having completed 65.7% of his passes for 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns, against seven interceptions.

The Steelers open the 2026 season at home against the Atlanta Falcons.

Napoleon Solo won the Preakness Stakes in a thrilling race on Saturday, May 16.

It was the first Triple Crown win for jockey Paco Lopez and trainer Chad Summers. Napoleon Solo, who is 3 years old, has had an up-and-down career and receiving the Black-Eyed Susan blanket was extra rewarding for the team.

“We’ve had everything go wrong," Summers said on the NBC broadcast after Napoleon Solo overtook the favorite Taj Mahal to capture the win, "… We’ve just kinda stayed the course and stayed the course. We had a lot of critics out there that told us to just shut up and we just kept with it and it worked out today.”

Owner Al Gold purchased Napoleon Solo in 2024 for $40,000 at Summers' request. He expressed pride in his trainer.

"He’s the best," Gold said while walking next to Summers. "He wanted this. This is his dream. He loves the game. I’m really happy for him.”

Iron Honor, trained by two-time Preakness champion Chad Brown, finished second. Chip Honcho, who was ridden by Kentucky Derby champion Jose Ortiz amid cockfighting allegations, finished third.

This was the first time in the history of the Preakness Stakes that it was raced at Laurel Park. Pimlico Race Course is under construction for renovations.

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo did not participate in the competition to focus on the Belmont Stakes.

This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Napoleon Solo conquers the Preakness Stakes

Aaron Rodgers again took his time to contemplate the next step of his career, but he won't extend his wait into the summer this time around.

Rodgers agreed to sign a one-year contract to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to multiple reports, opting to push forward with a 22nd season in his storied career. He visited the team earlier in May, per multiple reports, with the expectation that he would sign shortly thereafter.

The move brings clarity for both the 42-year-old quarterback and coach Mike McCarthy, who previously coached Rodgers for 13 seasons in Green Bay.

After signing a one-year deal with the Steelers last June, Rodgers told "The Pat McAfee Show" that he was "pretty sure" he would not play beyond the deal. Yet after McCarthy was hired to succeed Mike Tomlin, who resigned after a 19-year run, the coach made it clear he would welcome a reunion with the four-time NFL MVP.

"I mean definitely. I don't see why you wouldn't," McCarthy said at his introductory news conference when asked whether he wanted Rodgers back with the team. "I have spoken to Aaron, and so that's really where we are there, but I was able to sit back and watch the games and watch most of the Pittsburgh games on TV, and I thought he was a great asset for the team."

Still, Rodgers bided his time after acknowledging he would again weigh his options, including retirement. Team owner and president Art Rooney II said at the league meetings in March that he expected a decision from the quarterback by the draft, but the event passed without any movement.

The Steelers, however, remained resolute in wanting him back.

"We've had some great communication with Aaron and nothing's changed, but it's all been positive and good," Steelers general manager Omar Khan said in April. "And I said this to you guys in March when we met: he knows how we feel about him and we know how he feels about us."

The Steelers in May applied the seldom used unrestricted free agent tender on Rodgers, but Rooney later explained it was strictly a procedural move that would open the possibility for a compensatory pick if the quarterback signed elsewhere.

How Aaron Rodgers' return affects Steelers' season outlook

The Steelers will enter the start of organized team activities on May 18 with a level of certainty behind center that didn't exist at this point last year, when Rodgers waited until just before mandatory minicamp to join the organization.

McCarthy said he wasn't concerned by any potential delay in Rodgers' return affecting the offense's offseason preparations.

"I think Aaron is probably more in tune than we would realize, but I have confidence in where he would be the day he would arrive, if that's his decision," McCarthy said in April.

Rodgers last season threw for 3,322 passing yards and 24 touchdowns with seven interceptions while leading the Steelers to the AFC North title. He ranked just 21st among qualified passers in expected points added per dropback, however, with short and quick throws constituting the overwhelming bulk of his work.

While that approach helped keep pass rushers at bay in the regular season, things unraveled in a 30-6 wild-card loss to the Houston Texans. Rodgers took four sacks, including one in which he lost a fumble that was returned for a score, and also threw a pick-six on his final pass attempt.

The Steelers selected Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the third round of this year's draft, but McCarthy said the pick was not tied to Rodgers.

"We want to grow the quarterback room," said McCarthy, who also has 2025 fifth-round pick Will Howard and veteran backup Mason Rudolph available to him. "We don't want to just rely on one quarterback."

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Aaron Rodgers contract: QB to re-sign with Pittsburgh Steelers

The Utah Mammoth’s season ended the same way it began: 1 for 16 on the power play.

They had a stretch in between — 27 games, to be exact — during which the power play was the second-best in the NHL, which helped them make the playoffs.

But as soon as they arrived in Las Vegas for Game 1 of the postseason, the group went flat.

Five games into the regular season, a reporter asked Mammoth head coach André Tourigny about the 1 for 16 power play. His response was that regardless of whether the puck was going in, the group was getting good looks.

It was only a matter of time, he opined.

That proved to be true in the regular season. The Mammoth scored a 5-on-3 goal that night, followed by 5-on-4 goals in each of the next five games.

But in the playoffs, time is not guaranteed — and due, in large part, to the ineffectiveness of the power play, the Mammoth ran out of it.

In his exit interview after the season, Tourigny described the power play as having had “three seasons” within the season.

“It’s easy to say we need to be more direct (and) we need to put pucks to the net, which is all true. We need to be a little bit better, much better on our loose puck recovery, much better in the net front,” he said.

“How (can) we make that all happen?”

That’s the multi-million-dollar question. Tourigny and his staff planned to hit the drawing board within the coming days to figure out what had caused the disparity.

We headed to the film room (a.k.a. the living room couch) to see what they may have concluded.

Why did the Mammoth’s power play struggle in the playoffs?

After going back and breaking down each of the Mammoth’s 16 playoff power plays, frame by frame, a few things became clear.

On the positive side:

• The guys never lacked the confidence to make plays.
• They never seemed frustrated or desperate.
• They had extended O-zone possessions on every power play.
• They had plenty of shot attempts.
• They were near-perfect on zone entries.

Those are great qualities to have. In fact, they should make for a highly successful man advantage. But as the stats show, the negatives outweighed the positives:

Valuing speed over finesse: Successful power play units move the puck quickly, rather than skating fast. Logan Cooley in particular had too many instances when he gained the zone and then tried to stickhandle his way through the defensemen, inevitably losing the puck along the way.

Connor McDavid can do that pretty consistently and Nathan MacKinnon pulls it off every now and then, but that’s more or less the end of the list of guys who should be trying that in the NHL — especially in the playoffs.

Neutralized options: Dylan Guenther burned the Golden Knights with three one-timer goals throughout the first five games of the series, though only one of them was on the power play.

It became clear that somewhere along the way, Vegas’ game plan was to neutralize Guenther on the power play.

He still had a number of one-timers, but most of them were from longer range than normal and off of less-than-ideal passes. Even when he did get clean looks, there always seemed to be a stick or a shin pad in the shooting lane.

Nick Schmaltz had the same issue. He scored plenty of goals in the regular season from the bumper spot on the power play, but right from Game 1, the Golden Knights clogged up that area so much he could hardly get a shot away.

Guenther and Schmaltz were responsible for scoring 43% of the Mammoth’s goals in the regular season, so the Golden Knights recognized that neutralizing those two threats would significantly reduce the Mammoth’s overall effectiveness on the power play.

That type of game planning is part of what makes playoff hockey so difficult.

Puck luck: Luck is part of the game of hockey. It helps and hurts both teams every game, so there’s no sense playing the “what-if” game.

That said, when Michael Carcone missed high on a wide-open net in Game 4 and Utah ended up losing in overtime, accepting a 2-2 tie rather than a 3-1 series lead, it’s hard for Mammoth fans not to imagine how different the series could have been.

Goals against: Vegas scored more during Utah’s power plays than Utah did.

That said, neither goal against was due to bad systems — both were simply from bad turnovers, which happen to every team throughout any given game. The Golden Knights just happened to capitalize on them.

Net-front play and loose-puck recoveries: In his exit interview, Tourigny briefly mentioned that his team’s net-front play and loose-puck recoveries had to be better.

The net-front guys struggled because the Golden Knights keep a tight box in front of their goalie. That allows their opponents more space around the perimeter, but it significantly limits their ability to pick up rebounds, deflections or passes to the bumper spot, as mentioned.

As far as loose pucks go, the Golden Knights are just good at winning puck battles. They have a lot of big guys who are strong on their sticks, which gives them the edge over all the sub-six-foot players on the Mammoth’s two power play units.

Aaron Rodgers contract details: Steelers QB signs 1-year deal to play in 22nd NFL season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Aaron Rodgers has flirted with retirement this offseason, but it will have to wait for now. He's back in the Steel City. 

The Steelers are officially bringing Rodgers back for another season, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. This will mark his second season with the Steelers. His 10-6 campaign in 2025 saw Pittsburgh return to the Wild Card game for a third consecutive season. 

This is not the only major change in Pittsburgh this offseason, as Mike McCarthy was hired as the next head coach in January. From the start, his connection with Rodgers was clear, with fans speculating that McCarthy could serve as an enticing force for Rodgers to return. 

McCarthy served as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 2006-2018, with Rodgers on the team for all 13 years. Under McCarthy, Rodgers had a QB record of 100-57-1, including a Super Bowl victory in 2011. 

Pittsburgh has struggled to make a deep postseason run in recent years. Their hope is that another season with Rodgers under center could be what changes that trend. 

Here's more on why Rodgers elected to return for another run. 

MORE: Full 2026 NFL schedule featuring dates, times and networks for every game

Aaron Rodgers contract details 

• Years: 1
• Amount: $25 million

Rodgers' agreement with Pittsburgh was for just one year, per Schefter, which was expected as he continues to take his NFL future on a year-by-year basis.

The legendary quarterback was expected to eventually re-sign with the Steelers as the offseason unfolded and the team pursued no true starting-level options for 2026. Now, Rodgers is set to officially put pen to paper — according to Schefter, his one-year deal will be worth up to $25 million, with a base salary between $22 and $23 million and more in incentives.

Rodgers will also be at the team's voluntary offseason practice sessions by Monday, per Schefter.

Why did the Steelers sign Aaron Rodgers? 

The Steelers have had a revolving door at QB over the past few seasons. Russell Wilson served as QB1 in 2024, and Kenny Pickett saw most of the time in 2022 and 2023 before Rodgers arrived on the scene last year.

The Steelers have pursued longer-term options after drafting Drew Allar and Will Howard in the last two drafts, but neither are considered ready to step in as QB1 quite yet.

Rodgers provides that veteran presence for another season. With Rodgers leading the way, he can both provide a serviceable offense for a playoff-caliber team and usher a QB of the future into a starting role in Pittsburgh.

MORE: Why did Steelers hire Mike McCarthy as head coach?

This time around, Pittsburgh’s offseason was at a standstill to a degree because of Rodgers. There were other free-agent QBs on the market, but the Steelers held out, awaiting Rodgers’ retirement decision.

With the quarterback concern in Pittsburgh now quelled, the team can head into the summer officially knowing how its offense will look Rodgers will be around for 2026 with the chance to serve as both an offensive threat and a mentor to Allar and Howard.

This adds to a busy offseason in Pittsburgh that saw them sign CB Jamel Dean, RB Rico Dowdle, DL Sebastian Joseph-Day, and S Jaquan Brisker. With these new additions, Pittsburgh is bolstering the core for Rodgers to play around in 2026.

MORE: What are the best QB matchups on the 2026 NFL schedule?

Aaron Rodgers age 

Rodgers is 42 years old, making him the oldest active player in the NFL.

He will turn 43 on December 2, 1983, making him the only 43 year-old in the NFL in 2026. 

Aaron Rodgers stats 

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Media Is Overreacting, Patriots Will Make Playoffs Despite Schedule originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

A year removed from being nicknamed "The Schedule," the New England Patriots received the third-hardest 2026 slate of any team in the NFL.

To say head coach Mike Vrabel is going to have his work cut out for him in his second season with the team may be the understatement of the century, but have we forgotten that this is the same team that didn't lose a game for three months last season?

Perhaps the Super Bowl loss has left a bad taste in the mouths of NFL fans. It is shocking how quickly people forgot about second-year quarterback Drake Maye playing the position better than nearly every future Hall of Famer scattered around the league.

Moreover, New England has only gotten better since coming up short in Super Bowl LX.

So I figured I would take a stab at these record predictions that seem to be everywhere.

Week 1 at Seahawks: Loss

(I went back and forth on this one more than any other; don't be surprised when New England pulls it off.)

Week 2 vs. Steelers: Win

Week 3 at Jaguars: Win

Week 4 at Bills: Loss

Week 5 vs. Raiders: Win

Week 6 vs. Jets: Win

Week 7 at Bears: Win

Week 8 at Dolphins: Win

Week 9 vs. Packers: Loss

Week 10 at Lions (in Germany): Loss

Week 11: Bye

Week 12 at Chargers: Win

Week 13 vs. Bills: Loss

Week 14 vs. Vikings: Win

Week 15 at Chiefs: Loss

Week 16 at Jets: Win

Week 17 vs. Broncos: Win

Week 18 vs. Dolphins: Win

Shocking, I know, another 11-6 prediction. The Patriots have a couple of very tough road draws, but when I look at how New England's roster construction holds up against teams like the Bears, the Jaguars and the Chargers,  I feel confident. 

When Milton Williams was healthy, there wasn't a team in the league that could run on the Patriots. If Vrabel can shut down Bears head coach Ben Johnson's run game, I like Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis's odds against Rome Odunze and Luther Burden. 

Nobody is stopping Drake Maye, A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, regardless of how bad New England's PR is right now. 

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Red Sox's Roman Anthony Opens Up After Taking Positive Step Toward Injury Return originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Boston Red Sox star Roman Anthony took a big step forward in his recovery from the injured list. 

The Red Sox recently placed Anthony on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 5, with a right wrist sprain. The 22-year-old outfielder played catch for the first time on Friday since spraining his wrist, and was visibly not wearing a brace. 

Playing catch is a positive step in Anthony's recovery process, and he could take another big step forward soon, as interim manager Chad Tracy revealed the young outfielder could start a hitting progression as early as this weekend, per The Boston Globe's Tim Healey.

As Anthony continues to strive toward a return to the field, the star outfielder opened up about how he felt after throwing for the first time since his wrist injury. 

“I’m out of the brace and got to do baseball activity today,” Anthony said on Friday, per MassLive's Chris Cotillo. “So, positive signs. I’m feeling good. Based on the way I felt throwing today, hoping to get into that (swinging a bat) very soon. I don’t have a timeline on what they want from me or the plan. All I know is that the first step was getting out there and that the throwing kind of leads into the hitting.

“Going on the IL sucks at any point in time. I never want to do that. Sitting around and watching baseball games is not what I want to do. I want to get out there tomorrow if it were up to me, but going to look at being out there whenever it’s ready. I didn’t really know where I was going to be come today. I don’t think it went badly in terms of what I was feeling and how it’s progressed over the last few days. I think I’m in a very good spot and hopeful to be back in there as soon as possible.”

Anthony has struggled at the plate early this season, slashing .229/.354/.321 with one home run and five runs batted in across 30 games, but batted .292 with eight home runs in 70 games as a rookie last season. 

A lot of the pressure for Boston's offense to succeed lies on the 22-year-old's shoulders, and the sooner he can return to the field the better. 

More MLB: Red Sox's 36-Year-Old Reliever On Verge Of Return From Injured List

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – MVP MMA 1 takes place Saturday, headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, and you can join us for live updates, highlights and official results from the main card beginning at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT).

Rousey and Carano, two pioneers of women's MMA, will make their highly anticipated returns after nearly 10 and 17 years away, respectively, in what could be the most viewed MMA fight of all time in Netflix's first foray into the sport.

Rousey vs. Carano is just one of three matchups being billed as "main events." In the co-headliner, UFC veterans Nate Diaz and Mike Perry square off in a BMF vs. "King of Violence" clash. The "third" main event features former UFC champion Francis Ngannou returning to the cage to fight former PFL champ Philipe Lins in a heavyweight encounter.

Follow along for live updates, highlights and official results of the main card streaming on Netflix.

Rousey vs. Carano results

Main card

• Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
• Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry
• Philipe Lins vs. Francis Ngannou
• Kenneth Cross vs. Salahdine Parnasse
• Robelis Despaigne vs. Junior Dos Santos

Preliminary card

• Jake Babian vs. Namo Fazil
• Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta
• Jason Jackson def. Jeff Creighton via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 0:22
• David Mgoyan def. Albert Morales via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
• Aline Pereira def. Jade Masson-Wong via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
• Chris Avila def. Brandon Jenkins via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Rousey vs. Carano live updates of Netflix main card

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is live TONIGHT (Sat., May 16, 2026)with UFC Vegas 117, streaming live online via Paramount+. The event goes down in the META APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tonight’s card, featuring Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa in the main event, is being massively over-shadowed by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano over on Netflix, but the show must go on.

UFC Vegas 117 Preview

UFC’s counter-programming for MVP MMA has the Featherweights in the spotlight with Arnold Allen looking to cling on to relevancy in the face of the streaking Melquizael Costa. Allen lost to Jean Silva last time out. That was a close decision (which could have gone his way), but no one remembers that. All we remember is that Silva used him as a surf board!

Costa stretched his win streak to eight fights last time out, by finishing Dan Ige with a spinning kick right to the chops. That win followed his victories over Morgan Charriere (also by head kick KO) and Christian Rodriguez.

The co-main is the Korean Superboy Doo Ho Choi taking on Daniel Santos, also at Featherweight. Choi will be looking to get revenge for country, since Santos’ last two wins have been over South Koreans.

The main card also has Malcolm Wellmaker vs. Juan Diaz, Timmy Cuamba vs. Bernardo Sopaj and Modestas Bukauskas vs. Christian Edwards.

The featured “Prelim” is Nikolay Veretennikov vs. Khaos Williams. One of the best fights on the card is hiding on the undercard. Jacqueline Cavalvanti could crack the top five at Women’s Bantamweight if she gets by Ketlen Vieira.

UFC Vegas 117 Start Date and Time

It’s the usual start times (more on that here) for UFC’s latest trip to “Sin City.” Checkout those below:

• UFC Vegas 117’s “Prelims” will begin at 5 p.m. ET.
• UFC Vegas 117’s main card is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET.
• All of UFC Vegas 117 airs on Paramount+, which you can stream here.

The live blog here starts rolling below at 5 p.m. ET. Come in and say hi!

UFC VEGAS 117 QUICK RESULTS

Main card

• 145 lbs.: Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa
• 145 lbs.: Doo Ho Choi vs. Daniel Santos
• 135 lbs.: Juan Diaz def. Malcolm Wellmaker by submission (rear naked choke), round 2 (4:08)
• 185 lbs.: Modestas Bukauskas def. Christian Edwards by split decision (29-28. 28-29, 29-28)
• 135 lbs.: Bernardo Sopaj def. Timmy Cuamba by submission (rear naked choke), round 2 (2:25)
• 170 lbs.: Khaos Williams def. Nikolay Veretennikov by TKO (punches), round 1 (3:31) — HIGHLIGHTS

Prelims

• 205 lbs.: Ivan Erslan def. Tuco Tokkos by unanimous decision (29,-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• 155 lbs.: Tommy Gantt def. Artur Minev by TKO (ground and pound), round 2 (2:51)
• 135 lbs.: Ketlen Vieira def. Jacqueline Cavalcanti by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• 185 lbs.: Cody Brundage def. Andre Petroski by TKO (left hook and ground and pound), round 2 (0:44)
• 115 lbs.: Alice Ardelean def. Polyana Viana by verbal submission (capsule lock), round 2 (4:36) — HIGHLIGHTS
• 125 lbs.: Luis Gurule def. Daniel Barez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• 115 lbs.: Nicolle Caliari def. Shauna Bannon by submission (arm triangle), round 3 (3:08)

UFC VEGAS 117 PLAY-BY-PLAY UPDATES

Main card

Malcolm Wellmaker vs. Juan Diaz: A close first round almost went off the rails when Diaz hit Wellmaker with an illegal knee right at the end. The fight was able to continue, though, and everyone seemed OK with that. In the second Diaz got the takedown and was able to brute force his way to a rear naked choke. Wellmaker tapped and now, one of the former hottest prospects we had, has lost two in a row.

Official decision: Juan Diaz def. Malcolm Wellmaker by submission (rear naked choke), round 2 (4:08)

Modestas Bukauskas vs. Christian Edwards: Edwards didn’t look totally out of his depth, despite being the short notice opponent debutante here. He fought Bukauskas to a close round in the first. In the second, though, Bukauskas found some space to land some big shots and had Edwards hurt. In the third Edwards managed to tie Bukauskas up and prevent himself taking any more power shots.

Official decision: Modestas Bukauskas def. Christian Edwards by split decision (29-28. 28-29, 29-28)

Timm Cuamba vs. Bernardo Sopaj: After a back and forth first round, Sopaj came close to finishing Cuamba with a neck crank. In the second round, Cuamba worked the body and legs, but Sopaj went upstairs and knocked him down with a huge punch. Sopaj then landed dozens of shots on the ground, but the referee wanted to let Cuamba suffer. Eventually Sopaj decided he needed a submission to finish this, so he took an easy opportunity for a choke to get the stunned Cuamba out of there.

Official decision: Bernardo Sopaj def. Timmy Cuamba by submission (rear naked choke), round 2 (2:25)

Nikolay Veretennikov vs. Khaos Williams: Williams threw everything with maximum power. It didn’t take long for all that power to start to affect Veretennikov. With around a minute left in the first, Veretennikov’s legs started to go. Williams smelled blood and he started drilling him with huge right hands. That sent Veretennikov down and the ref waved things off early (for good reason).

Official decision: Khaos Williams def. Nikolay Veretennikov by TKO (punches), round 1 (3:31)

Prelims

Tuco Tokkos vs. Ivan Erslan: Tokkos tried to impose his grappling advantage early, but then got sick of that and decided to brawl. And he came close to finishing Erslan when he did that, with them playing rock ‘em sock ‘em in the last ten seconds of the round. Tokkos was gassed after that and Erslan was able to jab him to death in the second and then sprawl and take top position for a longtime in the third.

Official decision: Ivan Erslan def. Tuco Tokkos by unanimous decision (29,-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Tommy Gantt vs. Artur Minev: Cormier’s house guest started slowly in this one, finding Minev harder to take down than he was expecting. In the second, though, he got his takedown and was able to position himself for some ground and pound, which he used to seal the deal.

Official decision: Tommy Gantt def. Artur Minev by TKO (ground and pound), round 2 (2:51)

Jacqueline Cavalcanti vs. Ketlen Vieira: Round one was a very close round with little action. In the second Vieira was able to take down Cavalcanti and do some damage in the ground. In the third round Cavalcanti let her hands go and was able to do some damage herself. That was too little, too late, though. Vieira did enough in the first to win over the judges and break Cavalcanti’s long winning streak.

Official decision: Ketlen Vieira def. Jacqueline Cavalcanti by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Andre Petroski vs. Cody Brundage: Petroski was all over Brundage with his wrestling in the first round. Every round starts on the feet, though, right? In the second Brundage floored Petroski with an early jump left hook. He then landed about a hundred ground strikes before the ref called it off.

Official decision: Cody Brundage def. Andre Petroski by TKO (left hook and ground and pound), round 2 (0:44)

Alice Ardelean vs. Polyana Viana: Ardelean was beating up Viana on the feet in the first. In the second she took her down and Viana made the strange choice to put on a body triangle off her back. That kept Ardelean on top of her and led to a bizarre tap out after Viana’s foot and knee got crunched under Ardelean’s posturing up body. It’s unclear how much of that was intentional from Ardelean. Ardelean claims, on the mic, that she saw the move on Instagram.

Official decision: Alice Ardelean def. Polyana Viana by verbal submission (capsule lock), round 2 (4:36)

Luis Gurule vs. Daniel Barez: These two put on a very fun brawl, which is what we expect from Flyweights on the undercard. Gurule was able to land much more offense, though, and also land the hardest shots. Some of those shots really hurt Barez. Gurule also landed a Zangief like German suplex in the second.

Official decision: Luis Gurule def. Daniel Barez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Shauna Bannon vs. Nicolle Caliari: Caliari outwrestling Bannon for a round, but got in trouble in the second after she tired and Bannon started landing hard strikes. She got the fight to the ground again in the third and this time was able to finish things with an arm triangle.

Official decision: Nicolle Caliari def. Shauna Bannon by submission (arm triangle), round 3 (3:08)

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As the Washington Huskies continue to search for reinforcements in the secondary in the 2027 class, four-star safety Jaden Walk-Green has emerged as a priority target for position coach Taylor Mays and defensive coordinator Ryan Walters.

Mays recently took a trip down to Southern California to get a closer look at the Corona Centennial High School standout at the program's college showcase, as the Huskies have begun to turn up the heat in his recruitment. With four-star safety Gavin Williams projected to choose the USC Trojans when he announces his commitment on Sunday, May 17, out of a final four that also includes Notre Dame, UCLA, and UW, Walk-Green has emerged as another important target for the Huskies after receiving an offer in January.

Listed at 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds, and ranked as the nation's No. 348 overall prospect and No. 35 safety, Walk-Green has quickly become one of the more coveted defensive backs on the West Coast, as he's accrued 22 offers, nine of which came in January and February. From that list, he appears to be down to four programs as a Big Ten battle is shaping up.

It’s just former Trojan great Taylor Mays (safeties coach at UDub getting the 411 from former Trojan great and Centennial coach Vavae Malepeai at the @Cen10Football college showcase!✌🏼 pic.twitter.com/mk15IIpnBF

— Marc Kulkin (@MarcKulkin) May 8, 2026

Walk-Green has set four official visits, all with former Pac-12 programs: Oregon on May 29, Washington on June 5, Arizona State on June 12, and UCLA on June 19. As his recruitment rolls on, the Huskies seem to have big plans in mind for the productive defender.

After tallying 125 tackles, 10 interceptions, and a forced fumble during his junior year, while showing off the range, ball skills, versatility, and physicality that Mays and Walters look for on the back end, Walk-Green proved that he can play the post safety role in Washington's defense, where Rylon Dillard-Allen took home Freshman All-American honors in 2025.

Currently, three-star cornerback Maurice Williams is Washington's lone commit in the secondary, while four-stars Isala Aisa Wily-Ava and Malakai Taufoou are also scheduled for official visits.

This article originally appeared on Huskies Wire: Washington Huskies check in with rising four-star safety

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Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are two trailblazers that, after years away from in-ring action, are ready to return to the cage in what could be the biggest event in MMA history.

Rousey (12-2) is a former Strikeforce and UFC champion. She took women's MMA to new heights, becoming a mainstream star. Following losses against Holly Holm (2015) and Amanda Nunes (2016), Rousey left the sport.

After competing in WWE and starring in various movies, Rousey, a bronze judo medalist, is ready to finish what she started and put on a show to remember at age 39.

Carano (7-1) defeated Julie Kedzie in 2007 in what was recognized as the first nationally televised women's MMA fight. She lost to Cris Cyborg in her last fight in 2009, in what was considered a match between two pioneers.

Though Carano revealed she never really retired, she took a break from fighting to appear in TV shows and movies. The 44-year-old is ready to prove she still has something left in the tank.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is also in action, taking on Philipe Lins in the co-main event. Ngannou (18-3) last competed in MMA in 2024. The former UFC champion has also fought in boxing matches, facing Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

Lins (18-5), a former PFL Heavyweight Tournament winner, was released by the UFC in 2024 and was supposed to compete in the GFL.

Meanwhile, Nate Diaz (21-13), who hasn't competed in MMA since 2022, takes on Bare Knuckle FC’s Mike Perry (14-8 MMA, 6-0 BKFC), in a fight featuring two of the most durable men in combat sports.

The Sporting News is tracking live round-by-round updates and highlights for Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano in their MMA comeback. Follow below for complete results from the entire card on Netflix.

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano results

Main Card

• Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano (featherweight)
• Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry (welterweight)
• Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins (heavyweight)
• Salahdine Parnasse def. Kenneth Cross via TKO (4:18 into round one)
• Robelis Despaigne def. Junior dos Santos via KO (2:59 into round one)

Prelims

• Namo Fazil def. Jake Babian via D'arce Choke (0:58 into round two)
• Adriano Moraes def. Phumi Nkuta via rear-naked choke (4:59 into round three)
• Jason Jackson def. Jefferson Creighton via KO (0:22 into round one)
• David Mgoyan def. Albert Morales via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27)
• Aline Pereira def. Jade Masson-Wong via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
• Brandon Jenkins def. Chris Avila via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano live updates, highlights from 2026 MMA card

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano (featherweight)

Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry (welterweight)

Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins (heavyweight)

Salahdine Parnasse shuts down Kenneth Cross with a body shot

9:58 p.m. ET: Back up, Parnasse landed combinations. A body shot and it's all over!

SALAHDINE PARNASSE IS A PROBLEM 😮‍💨

HE GETS THE FINISH AGAINST KENNETH CROSS IN ROUND 1 🔥#RouseyCarano is LIVE now only on Netflix! pic.twitter.com/5J4tjgnjKk

— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) May 17, 2026

9:54 p.m. ET: Cross tried to go for a kick, and Parnasse put him right on the ground. They scrambled and got back to their feet. Parnasse with some wrestling and kept the pressure. They traded jabs. Parnasse with a big left. Parnasse got onto Cross' back and started pounding away. 

9:42 p.m. ET: One of the top prospects in the sport, Salahdine Parnasse, takes on Kenneth Cross next!

9:40 p.m. ET: Nkuta’s agency is filing an appeal to the Moraes loss.

Iridium Sports Agency has filed a formal appeal with the California State Athletic Commission on behalf of Phumi Nkuta regarding the outcome of his bout tonight with Moraes in Inglewood, CA. Per CSAC regulation, the contest should've been decided by the judges' scorecards.

— Lance Spaude (@lancespaude) May 17, 2026

Robelis Despaigne drops Junior dos Santos to open main card

9:30 p.m. ET: dos Santos with low kicks that were countered with rights and uppercuts. Despaigne caught a reaching dos Santos with massive shots. Left hand from Despaigne. Three-punch combination and out goes dos Santos. 

DESPAIGNE ROUND 1 KNOCKOUT!

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— MVP - Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) May 17, 2026

9:28 p.m. ET: Despaigne with a high leg kick and a hook right away. He landed a right hand. dos Santos with a leg kick that hurt Despaigne. Despaigne was swinging away early. Despaigne went down following another leg kick. He tried landing one of his own. 

9:17 p.m. ET: Junior dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne kicks the main card off. Cain Velasquez was by the cage providing insight.

9 p.m. ET: The main card has started. 

After the fight, Fazil got into a heated argument with Arman Tsarukyan, who appeared to jump over the guardrail before Netflix went to commercial. 

Altercation between Arman Tsarukyan & Namo Fazil post fight 😳

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— MVP - Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) May 17, 2026

Namo Fazil submits Jake Babian in brutal fight

8:31 p.m. ET: Fazil with shots to the body and elbows of Babian to end round one. Fazil with strikes and kicks to start round two. A big knee connected. Sprawl by Fazil. He went for the D'arce Choke. It's all over. 

8:26 p.m. ET: Fazil and Babian didn't touch gloves. Both came out swinging right away. Spinning elbow by Babian. Head kick from Babian. Fazil ended up on top position on the floor. Fabian in full mount. Rear-naked choke attempt. Fazil tried to choke him out. 

The first 30 seconds of Round 1 between Namo Fazil and Jake Babian 😮‍💨

FIREWORKS 🔥#RouseyCarano
LIVE tonight on Netflix
9 PM ET | 6 PM PT pic.twitter.com/YROcousjiL

— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) May 17, 2026

8:18 p.m. ET: Namo Fazil vs. Jake Babian is next. 

Adriano Moraes submits Phumi Nkuta in surprise finish

8:11 p.m. ET: After replay, referee Herb Dean called a stop to the contest via technical submission with one second left in the fight. Adriano Moraes beats Phumi Nkuta with the rear-naked choke. Whoa. Nkuta is calling for a rematch. 300K watched that ending.

An UNBELIEVABLE end to Round 3!

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— MVP - Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) May 17, 2026

8:07 p.m. ET: Moraes tried a takedown but Nkuta blocked it and forced him into the cage. Nasty right from Nkuta. Big rights from Nkuta. Flying knee from Moraes and he went for the rear-naked choke. Wow! Nkuta is out! Was he out before the bell?

8:03 p.m. ET: Moraes almost landed a jumping knee before the end of the round. Moraes was the aggressor in round three. Backing Nkuta up, Moraes landing reaching rights. Big jab. Nkuta with a shot of his own. He tried a right and a left. Nkuta with a left hook. Left hook from Nkuta. Another. Moraes with a hook. Back and forth action!

7:58 p.m. ET: Nkuta caught Moraes with a kick and landed ground and pound before the end of the first round. Moraes got on the back of Nkuta in round two. Nkuta with an escape and was in control. Knees and boy shots from Nkuta. Counter left hook from Nkuta. Moraes with a jab. Nkuta with calf kicks. A right connected from Nkuta. 

7:50 p.m. ET: Both traded kicks to start. Nkuta with a right to the midsection. Chopping low kick by Moraes. Combinations from Nkuta but Moraes landed counter shots of his own. Flying knee by Moraes, right by Nkuta. Right hand dropped Moraes. Nkuta tried for the guillotine. 

Nkuta with a right hand to DROP Moraes

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— MVP - Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) May 16, 2026

7:40 p.m. ET: Former ONE champion Adriano Moraes takes on Phumi Nkuta next. Last time I checked, Nkuta, who replaced Muhammad Mokaev, was the betting favorite. 

Jason Jackson knocks out Jefferson Creighton

7:33 p.m. ET: Massive knockout from Jackson! Wow! Our first KO of the night. Exactly what the card needed.

NASTY ROUND 1 KNOCKOUT BY JACKSON!

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— MVP - Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) May 16, 2026

7:30 p.m. ET: Former Bellator welterweight champion Jason Jackson takes on Jefferson Creighton next.  

David Mgoyan wrestles his way to victory against Albert Morales

7:28 p.m. ET: Mgoyan finally landed some ground and pound. Morales tried to escape. Elbows on the floor from Mgoyan. Rear-naked choke with 15 seconds left but Morales was a warrior. Mgoyan won via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27).

7:23 p.m. ET: Morales looked tired as he tried to get up. Mgoyan with a head kick as Morales got up before the end of the round. A brutal takedown from Mgoyan to open round three, and another. Rear-naked choke attempt, as Morales did enough to avoid major damage. 

7:18 p.m. ET: Round two started with a kick from Mgoyan. Morales tried a kick. Takedown attempt from Mgoyan was denied. Mgoyan finally got the leg of Morales, turned him around and brought him down. On half guard, Mgoyan smothered Morales. He hit hard shots and wouldn't give Morales a second to breathe.  

7:13 p.m. ET: Right hand from Mgoyan to start round one, and another. He landed a calf kick. Morales with a kick to the body. Double leg takedown from Mgoyan. Morales tried to fight back with right hands and a kick. Mgoyan with a left. Elbows from Mgoyan until the end of the round.   

7:06 p.m. ET: David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales is up next. 

Allegedly, 192K are watching the prelims on YouTube right now. 

Aline Pereira earns win against game Jade Masson-Wong

6:59 p.m. ET: Pereira missed a leg hook and Masson-Wong tried taking advantage. Pereira won via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28). Very wide second scorecard.

6:54 p.m. ET: Masson-Wong pressed forward to start round three. Right hand from Pereira. Big hook from Pereira. Combinations landed. Right hand from Masson-Wong. Multiple rights connected. Counter shots from Pereira landed. Both traded knees within the clinch. 

6:48 p.m. ET: Pereira landed hard strikes to end the first. She tried to use her power in round two, attempting to provide pressure. Pereira pressed forward. Masson-Wong got hit with a big kick. Counter left hook from Pereira. On the floor, Masson-Wong got onto Pereira's back. Pereira got back up before the round ended. 

6:41 p.m. ET: Masson-Wong with jabs early, getting close to the dangerous Pereira. The former caught a kick and forced the latter down. Masson-Wong was on top. Pereira tried using elbows and submission attempts, but Masson-Wong wouldn't budge. Masson-Wong closed the distance early on. 

6:32 p.m. ET: Alex Pereira's sister, Aline, takes on Jade Masson-Wong next. 

Brandon Jenkins earns hard-fought win against Chris Avila

6:30 p.m. ET: Following a hard-hitting affair, Jenkins won via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). 

6:27 p.m. ET: Jenkins pressed forward in round three. He used leg kicks and elbows to damage the body of Avila. The leg kicks were effective. Big right by Avila hurt Jenkins. Avila with a three-punch combination, while Jenkins continued with the kicks. Great way to start the night.

6:20 p.m. ET: Jenkins continued to chop down Avila's lead leg in round two. Avila came forward with a jab. Hard shots were thrown by Avila. Left hook by Avila. Uppercut and a spinning backfist by Jenkins. He landed several of the latter.

Round 2 of #JenkinsAvila ending with action!

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— MVP - Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) May 16, 2026

6:14 p.m. ET: Both traded calf kicks to start things off. High kick from Jenkins that just missed. Avila with a jab. Jenkins with a knee to the middle and a calf kick. He kept on pressing forward. Avila with a counter right hand. He landed another. Uppercuts from the inside from Avila. Stinging jabs from Avila. 

6:08 p.m. ET: The prelims have started! The first match of the night is Chris Avila vs. Brandon Jenkins.

6:05 p.m. ET: Merab Dvalishvili and Kamaru Usman are in the building. 

6 p.m. ET: We are live! The prelims have started! The first match of the night is Chris Avila vs. Brandon Jenkins.

5:24 p.m. ET: Here's your first look at the hexagon that will be used for tonight's event: 

MVP MMA’s Hexagon pic.twitter.com/KgZi6hpzE6

— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) May 16, 2026

5 p.m. ET: Hello everyone, and welcome to The Sporting News' LIVE coverage of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano!

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Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano start time

• Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
• PrelimsStart Time: 6 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. PT 
• Main Card Start Time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
• Main Event (Rousey vs. Carano): Approx. 11:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. PT
• Location: Intuit Dome - Los Angeles

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano airs on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, with preliminary fights starting at 6 p.m. ET followed by the main card at 9 p.m. ET.

The main event should begin around 11:30 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.

How to watch Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight

• Live stream: Netflix
• PPV price: Free for Netflix subscribers

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano will air globally on Netflix. There is no way to watch the event for free without a Netflix account. Because Netflix doesn't currently offer a free trial to new subscribers, those without a prior subscription to the service will have to purchase one in order to watch the fight.

However, once one does have an active Netflix account, there is no extra PPV cost for the fight or event, and you'll be able to watch it on-demand after the conclusion of the event. So, if you've already had a Netflix account prior to the Rousey-Carano fight, watching the fight won’t cost extra.

Here's a breakdown of Netflix's subscription options for new users:

• Standard with ads: $8.99/month
• Standard (no ads): $19.99/month
• Premium (4K + multiple devices): $26.99/month

Pro tip: Sign up or upgrade your Netflix plan ahead of fight night to avoid last-minute streaming issues.

I have discussed this topic in the past, but it’s one of those things that never seems to fade in the minds of Miami Dolphins fans as a whole. As long as websites have been available on the internet, where people have been free to share any opinion they wish for the whole world to see, there has been a long-running complaint from many in our fan base that the media just flat-out disrespects or hates our Dolphins.

Many theories about why this happens center on the fact that most of the national media is based in the northeastern US. Many of the talking heads in this industry also come from places like New York, where, if they grew up as fans of one of the local teams, they probably grew up to hate the Dolphins, especially if they grew up in the 70’s or 80’s when the team was somewhere between great and at least good nearly every single season.

I, for one, have never really cared. First off, like many of you, I also grew up a diehard fan of the Miami Hurricanes football program. As such, I long ago learned to embrace the hate as I suspect it will always be there, even if most of their “reasoning” about the team being this way or another behavior-wise is tied to teams that are 30-40 years in the past. Ironically, many of those same players who were labeled as bad guys, thugs, etc., were then cheered and loved by the very same people once they joined their favorite NFL team. Funny how that works…

I can also remember a time, mostly because I am old, when this team was always good and, most years at least, a threat to get to the playoffs and do damage. In those days, and mind you, the media landscape was much different without the internet; the media was not so negative towards the team. In fact, I still have several old magazines, like Sports Illustrated, that had the Dolphins or Dan Marino on the front cover or in a positive featured story. Mind you, this was all during a time when the team was somewhat feared by other teams, not just the poster child for ineptitude.

So with that in mind, this evening’s Phinsider Question Of The Day is:

If you ever did in the first place, do you believe that the national media still shows utter disrespect for the Miami Dolphins, and if so, do you believe that this is deserved, earned, or just regional bias against a team that resides in a place that most of them wish they could actually live?

Please share your thoughts and answers in the comments section below-

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The Buffalo Sabres face the Montreal Canadiens, who are trying to close out the NHL second-round playoff series. The Montreal Canadiens are favored with a -172 moneyline compared to the Buffalo Sabres' +143.

How to watch Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens

• Date: Saturday, May 16

• Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

• Where: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC

• TV Channels: ABC, CBC, Spor, TVAS

• Live Stream:ESPN+ | Follow on Yahoo Sports

Odds

• Spread: Montreal Canadiens -1.5

• Moneyline: Montreal Canadiens -172 (60.6%) / Buffalo Sabres +143 (39.4%)

• Over/Under: 6.5

Aaron Rodgers has reached an agreement with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Sources tell Channel 11 Sports Director Jenna Harner that Rodgers will be back on a one-year deal to reunite with head coach Mike McCarthy.

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, source confirms to @WPXI.

The Steelers open up OTAs on Monday.

— Jenna Harner (@JennaHarner11) May 17, 2026

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Rodgers is expected to be at the Steelers voluntary minicamp on Monday.

Schefter said Rodgers will receive a base salary between $22 million and $23 million.

Compensation update: Aaron Rodgers is expected to sign a one-year deal worth up to $25 million, per sources. The deal is expected to include a base salary between $22 and $23 million, with up to a few million more in incentives.

The deal still needs to be finalized and signed. https://t.co/jzndq6HNM3

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 17, 2026

Our partners at SteelersNOW report that Rodgers was spotted with Ben Skowronek, Pat Freiermuth and Mason Rudolph last night.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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After a drama-filled start to the 2026 offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have finally secured their starting quarterback for the upcoming year.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers agreed to a one-year deal on Saturday night. 

“Sources: Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers now have reached agreement on a one-year deal," Schefter reported on X/Twitter. "Rodgers officially is reuniting with the Steelers and their new head coach, Mike McCarthy, for the 2026 season."

Schefter’s report is undoubtedly the best-case scenario for the Steelers. Could Drew Allar or Will Howard eventually develop into high-level starting QBs capable of catapulting Pittsburgh into Super Bowl contention?

Perhaps, but for the time being, Rodgers, who was seriously considering retirement, should be the franchise’s No. 1 signal caller. Rodgers finished the 2025-26 campaign with 3,332 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 16 games.

Thanks to a missed Tyler Loop field goal in the closing seconds of the Steelers’ regular-season finale against the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh managed to sneak into the postseason. 

As we all know, though, the Houston Texans tormented Rodgers and the Steelers all game long and cruised to a dominant 30-6 AFC Wild Card win.

Still, that doesn’t change the fact that Rodgers is the only starting quarterback option that makes sense for the franchise next season.

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The wait is finally over.

Per Adam Schefter, Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal. The four-time MVP will reunite with his former head coach with the Green Bay Packers, Mike McCarthy.

Rodgers is coming off a year in which he threw for 24 touchdowns to just seven interceptions, leading the Steelers to 10 wins and an AFC North championship.

The Steelers quarterback room now consists of Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and rookie third-round pick Drew Allar. The Steelers begin OTAs on May 18.

Let us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!

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This Saturday (16) was a celebration from start to finish for the Fluminense fans.

First, there was Hulk’s presentation on the Maracanã pitch.

Then, in its 2,000th match at the stadium, Zubeldía’s team beat São Paulo, still without Dorival Júnior, 2-1.

A Matchday 16 Brasileirão clash in front of 28,218 fans in attendance. 

Will he make the difference?

Hulk was presented to the fans before kickoff.

But he will only be able to play when the Brasileirão resumes after the World Cup break. 

📸 Buda Mendes - 2026 Getty Images

Dorival will have work to do...

Fluminense looked to impose themselves from the opening minutes. 

But the first good chance fell to São Paulo, with Lucas Ramon in the air.

Then it was up to the home side to show their quality.

Canobbio got the better of Sabino and John Kennedy finished it off (19'). 

Flu then saw Dória "play against" his own side and help Canobbio make it 2-0 (44') before the break. 

Fábio miracles and DRAMA

The second half saw Fluminense controlling the game against a São Paulo side that kept fighting — but without the ability to pose any real danger.

Then the visitors forced Fábio into two big saves.

He denied Luan in incredible fashion and then stretched all the way to stop Sabino from scoring.

But São Paulo’s next attempt ended up in the net through Dória (79').

The final minutes were tense.

Fluminense even scored, but Castillo was offside when he "stole" what would have been Soteldo’s goal.

SPFC kept pushing, but paid dearly for a first half that was below expectations. 

It is now six straight matches without a win this season. 

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

Fluminense moved on to 30 points. They remain third and are now level on points with Flamengo, who have two games in hand.

On Saturday (23), the challenge will be Mirassol at Maião.

São Paulo, meanwhile, remain on 24 points in fourth. And they could lose several places as the round continues.

They will also return to Brasileirão action on the 23rd, when they host Botafogo. 

But before that... both sides have international commitments.

On Tuesday (19), Flu will face a true decider against Bolívar at the Maracanã. Their Libertadores life is on the line.

On the same day, SPFC will host Millonarios at MorumBIS. Also an extremely important match, but in the Sudamericana.

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Aaron Rodgers is officially returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for another season.

According to NFL Network, the four-time NFL MVP agreed to terms on a one-year contract to remain in Pittsburgh as he enters his 22nd NFL season. The news arrived shortly after Rodgers was spotted in Pittsburgh spending time with teammates Ben Skowronek, Pat Freiermuth, and Mason Rudolph during what quickly became one of the NFL offseason's most heavily analyzed ice cream outings.

Rodgers is now expected to report for Organized Team Activities when the Steelers begin offseason work Monday.

Last year, Rodgers waited until mandatory minicamp before fully arriving during the offseason program. This time, Pittsburgh should have its veteran quarterback available throughout OTAs and mandatory minicamp as preparations begin for another AFC North battle.

Aaron Rodgers is expected to practice Monday when OTAs begin and through the rest of the spring. He’s in. https://t.co/I1ucTBKqOR

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 16, 2026

There is also speculation that Rodgers strategically waited until after the NFL schedule release before finalizing his return.

Two seasons ago, the NFL heavily featured Rodgers and the New York Jets in primetime following his arrival in New York, only for his season to end immediately due to a torn Achilles tendon. Pittsburgh may have preferred avoiding another overloaded national schedule before Rodgers officially committed.

Financially, the Steelers also positioned themselves carefully.

Pittsburgh reportedly placed the seldom-used right-of-first-refusal tag on Rodgers, according to CBS NFL Insider Jonathan Jones. That mechanism allows the Steelers to match outside offers while also potentially receiving compensatory draft value if Rodgers had signed elsewhere.

Adam Schefter reports that it's a one-year deal worth up to $25 million, with a base salary between $22 and $23 million and up to a few million more in incentives.

Compensation update: Aaron Rodgers is expected to sign a one-year deal worth up to $25 million, per sources. The deal is expected to include a base salary between $22 and $23 million, with up to a few million more in incentives. https://t.co/jzndq6HNM3

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 17, 2026

On the field, Rodgers still showed plenty of functionality during the 2025 season.

He finished the year throwing for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions while completing 65.7 percent of his passes and posting a 94.8 passer rating across 16 games. Pittsburgh finished 10-6 with Rodgers under center and remained firmly in the AFC playoff picture throughout the season. Rodgers also performed well against the Baltimore Ravens, one of Pittsburgh's primary measuring sticks inside the AFC North.

Across two matchups against Baltimore last season, Rodgers threw for 578 yards, two touchdowns, zero interceptions, and a 95.6 passer rating. During the Week 18 showdown for the AFC North title, Rodgers completed 31 of 47 passes for 294 yards while nearly helping Pittsburgh steal the division.

Now the Steelers will attempt one more run with the future Hall of Fame quarterback. For Pittsburgh, the decision reflects both urgency and belief. The AFC remains loaded with elite quarterbacks, and the Steelers clearly believe Rodgers still gives them a legitimate chance to compete deep into January.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Aaron Rodgers spotted with teammates before Steelers $25M deal

Shauna Bannon (115.5) vs. Nicolle Caliari (115.5)

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Daniel Barez (125.5) vs. Luis Gurule (125.5)

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Alice Ardelean (116) vs. Polyana Viana (115.5)

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Cody Brundage (185.5) vs. Andre Petroski (185.5)

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Ketlen Vieira (136) vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti (135.5)

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Artur Minev (155) vs. Thomas Gantt (156)

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George Tokkos (205.5) vs. Ivan Erslan (205.5)

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Nikolay Veretennikov (170) vs. Kalinn Williams (170.5)

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Timothy Cuamba (136) vs. Bernardo Sopai (136)

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Modestas Bukauskas (213.5) vs. Christian Edwards (214.5)

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Malcolm Wellmaker (135.5) vs. Juan Diaz (135.5)

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Doo Ho Choi (146) vs. Daniel Santos (145)

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Arnold Allen (145) vs. Melquizael Costa (145.5)

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Chris Avila (164) vs. Brandon Jenkins (164.2)

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Aline Pereira (128) vs. Jade Masson-Wong (129.2)

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David Mgoyan (145.2) vs. Albert Morales (143.8)

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Jason Jackson (170.8) vs. Jefferson Creighton (168.2)

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Adriano Moraes (129) vs. Phumi Nkuta (130)

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Namo Fazil (170.8) vs. Jake Babian (171)

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Junior dos Santos (245.4) vs. Robelis Despaigne (258.8)

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Salahdine Parnasse (154.8) vs. Kenneth Cross (155.4)

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Francis Ngannou (257) vs. Philipe Lins (220.6)

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Nate Diaz (168.6) vs. Mike Perry (169.6)

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Ronda Rousey (142) vs. Gina Carano (141.4)

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Tommy Gantt has officially arrived.

At UFC Fight Night 276, Gantt (12-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC drowned and finished fellow promotional debutant Artur Miniev (7-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) for a TKO stoppage at 2:51 of Round 2. The lightweight bout took place at Meta APEX in Las Vegas.

Gantt, 33, is a former North Carolina State University Division-I All-American wrestler, so it's no surprise he resorted to his roots in order to best attack. He repeatedly shot for takedowns on Miniev and eventually got one. He worked to the back mount and fired down punches. Miniev was unable to escape and the bouts was called off.

STILL UNDEFEATED

Tommy Gantt gets it done!

📺 @paramountpluspic.twitter.com/rV9kMrqiNr

— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) May 16, 2026

Gantt had a freakishly active pre-UFC career. Gantt competed three times as an amateur and 11 times as a professional in a one-year stretch prior to his Dana White's Contender Series offer in 2025. Gantt defeated Adam Livingston by first-round submission on DWCS to earn his UFC contract.

Miniev took the bout on less than one week's notice, replacing the injured Trey Ogden. The Ukraine-born Syndicate MMA product had impressed on the regional scene, competing most notably for Fury FC.

Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 276 results:

• Tommy Gantt def. Artur Miniev via TKO (ground-and-pound) - Round 2, 2:51
• Ketlen Vieira def. Jacqueline Cavalcanti via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Cody Brundage def. Andre Petroski via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 0:44
• Alice Ardelean def. Polyana Viana via submission (capsule lock) – Round 2, 4:36
• Luis Gurule def. Daniel Barez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Nicolle Caliari def. Shauna Bannon via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 3, 3:08

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Former NC State wrestler Tommy Gantt smashes UFC debut opponent

It’s been a few weeks since the Los Angeles Rams shocked the NFL by drafting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at the No. 13 slot.

Many NFL experts questioned the move at the time and wondered how current NFL MVP Matthew Stafford would respond.

 According to Simpson, Stafford finally reached out to him via text, Gary Klein of the L.A. Times reports.

“It was funny because, of course, he was like, ‘Welcome, man. I’m super pumped,’” Simpson said. “He was like, ‘Loved watching you play, but you played for the wrong jersey,’ because he’s pumping up Georgia.”

“So when I see him on Monday, I’m going to give him heck about that,” he said. “But it’s cool. I’m super excited, especially having him and [quarterback] Stetson [Bennett] in there, Georgia guys, and me, an Alabama guy, so I’ve got to stand up for myself,” Simpson added.

Contrary to popular belief, the Rams told Stafford they would draft Simpson, but, of course, as we all found out later, everyone involved was kept under strict secrecy.

Stafford’s wife, Kelly, was one of the first people to reach out to Simpson and welcomed him to the team. Simpson didn’t say when Matthew Stafford got in touch with him. 

This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Matthew Stafford finally welcomes Ty Simpson to the Rams

LAUREL, Md. — Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor down the stretch to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year.

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo was held out of the race, leaving a wide-open field of 14 horses to contest the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, which was held at Laurel Park this year because Pimlico in Baltimore is being rebuilt.

Taj Mahal was the top choice at 9-2 — the longest odds for a Preakness favorite since the race moved to its current distance of 1 3/16 miles in 1925. Iron Honor had been the morning line favorite at 9-2, but he was an 8-1 shot by the time the horses entered the starting gate.

Taj Mahal broke to the lead early and covered the first quarter-mile in 22.66 seconds, but trainer Brittany Russell’s unbeaten horse couldn’t hold on and was passed by Napoleon Solo (7-1) near the top of the stretch. Iron Honor was a threat late but came up 1 1/4 lengths short.

Chip Honcho was third.

Previously a rowdy event with throngs of fans and live music on the infield, the Preakness was contested in a subdued atmosphere this year at Laurel, with attendance capped at 4,800.

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer

As we settled into the season finale, Nebraska was looking to keep the push for a Lincoln regional alive, while Minnesota was fighting for its life, needing a win to stay ahead of Michigan State in the Big Ten standings and make it to Omaha for the Big Ten Tournament next week. The wind on the day was blowing straight out to center field, a harbinger of things to come.

Nebraska got the scoring started in the top of the first. Mac Moyer absorbed a fastball on the second pitch of the game. Thinking this would be a nail biter like the previous day, and wanting to put pressure on the usually solid Minnesota defense, Jeter Worthley bunted Moyer over. A wild throw allowed Worthley to reach and Moyer to get to third. Case Sanderson lifted a sac fly to left to bring him in and put Nebraska up 1-0.

The Huskers added to their lead in the 2nd, as Josh Overbeek kept his strong weekend going with a 1 out single. Jett Buck bounced a hit and run over the head of the center fielder for a double, and Overbeek who was off with the pitch scored all the way from first base. Then the theme for the day began. Mac Moyer blasted a ball to right field. His two run home run bounced off the Minnesota scoreboard and gave NU a 4-0 lead.

Minnesota joined in the fun in the bottom of the inning, using a pair of doubles and a Sam Hunt home run to cut the lead to 4-3.

Nebraska answered right back. Sanderson had a double followed up by Grego getting hit by a pitch. 3 Huskers would be hit by a pitch on the day, to go along with 9 walks for 12 total free passes. Trey Fikes, who has been an offensive dynamo over the last 8 days blasted a double to left center. Sanderson scored, but Grego was thrown out at the plate. Overbeek was hit by another Gopher ball, putting 2 runners on for Jett Buck. Buck sent one up into the Jett stream (GET IT?!?!) and put Bolt’s Boys up 8-3.

With a bit of Déjà vu, the fourth started again with a Sanderson double, and Grego free pass. Another walk to Husker catcher Trey Fikes loaded the bases for Overbeek. ‘Beek lifted another sac fly to bring in Sanderson. After a long at bat, Buck worked a full count walk to re-load the bases. Second baseman Rhett Stokes poked a ball into the outfield for a single and Grego scored. An errant throw coming in to try and get Grego allowed all the runners to advance a base, and for Fikes to score an unearned run. Nebraska leads 11-3 and Minnesota seemed as dejected as you’d imagine walking off the field.

All it took was a little spark to give the Gophers a little hope. A solo shot by Jack Bello in the bottom of the 4th gave them a bit of life. The first zero by a Gopher pitcher in the top of the 5th gave them more momentum. Ty Allen then hit a 2 run bomb up into that crazy wind to finally chase Nebraska starter Gavin Blachowicz. Suddenly Minnesota was starting to become a problem again, at 11-6 after 5 innings.

Rhett Stokes got in on all the action with his third home run of the year, a solo home run, in the 6th, giving the Huskers 12 baseball points.

The Huskers’ biggest weakness recently has been left handed relievers, and that came back to bite them again in the bottom of the inning. Caleb Clark gave up a leadoff home run to Jack Bello, his second of the game. A single and a walk had the coaches turn to another lefty, Colin Nowaczyk. A 4 pitch walk loaded the bases. A single brought in 2 runs and left runners on the corners. A sac fly scored another, and don’t look now, but its a 2 run game, Nebraska up only 12-10.

To lead off the 7th, Dylan Carey, who was the lone Husker to not get into the hit parade reached on an error. Carey was 0 for 5 on the game. He did however come around to score, as Sanderson put an exclaimation point on his big day, sending a rocket to his usual left center field, but this one rode the gusts over the wall. Sanderson was 3 for 4 on the day, with 2 doubles, a home run, a walk and 3 RBIs. His big answer seemed to take the wind out of the sails of Minnesota, who had just spent all that energy climbing back into the game.

Minnesota mustered one more run, a solo home run by Davis Hamlit, before succumbing to Husker closer J’Shawn Unger. Unger pitched a scoreless 9th inning to pick jump his 11th save of the year, on a 14-11 victory for the Big Red.

With the loss, Minnesota’s chances of making it to Omaha ended, allowing Michigan State to jump in as the 12 seed. The teams of the 5-12 seed opening tournament and the top 4 teams were all set, with only a few seeds left to be determined.

As of the end of the game, Nebraska’s ever important RPI sits at 9! With only neutral site games against good teams being lined up for next week, the Lincoln Regional looks like a lock at this point.

Stay tuned to Corn Nation and the Corn Nation Twitter/X for all the previews and coverage you could ever want for the Big Ten Tournament starting on Tuesday.

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Realistic expectations may not be set that high for 2026, but the Pittsburgh Steelers now officially have a coach-quarterback duo that has won a Super Bowl together already.

With Aaron Rodgers now officially heading back to the Steelers for a second season as their starting quarterback, holding off retirement for another year, he's also re-uniting with a familiar face in Mike McCarthy.

Rodgers and McCarthy experienced some of the peak years of their careers together — in Pittsburgh, they're looking to rekindle some of the magic they found with the Green Bay Packers.

Here's a look at Rodgers' history with McCarthy.

MORE: Pittsburgh Steelers full 2026 schedule

Aaron Rodgers-Mike McCarthy relationship timeline

Rodgers and McCarthy spent over a decade in Green Bay together, where they each found the majority of their career success.

2006: Mike McCarthy hired by Packers in Rodgers' second season

In January 2006, with the Packers seeking a Mike Sherman replacement, they turned to their former quarterbacks coach, who was coming off a stint as the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive coordinator.

McCarthy inherited a four-win team with plenty of quarterback talent — Rodgers was still the young backup to Brett Favre at the time, coming off his 2005 rookie season in which he made just three game appearances.

McCarthy, with a background in quarterback development, is largely credited with Rodgers’ early-career development as a backup after being a first-round pick in 2005. The coach was known to work behind the scenes with Rodgers on his mechanics, which eventually led to him becoming an NFL star following Favre’s departure.

In McCarthy’s debut season in 2006, the Packers finished 8-8. Both Favre and Rodgers dealt with injuries; the latter was filling in for Favre in November when he broke his left foot, missing the rest of the season.

Favre returned as Green Bay’s QB1 in 2007, further delaying Rodgers’ chance to become the starter. The Packers went 13-3 and lost to the Giants in the NFC Championship Game that season.

MORE: What to know about the DOJ's NFL investigation

2008: Aaron Rodgers takes over for Brett Favre

After McCarthy’s Year 2 success with the Packers, he was given a five-year extension in January 2008 — and shortly after, Rodgers became his new starting quarterback. With Favre initially retiring, then backtracking and being traded to the New York Jets, Green Bay handed the keys to its offense to its young backup. In Year 1 as a coach-quarterback duo, Rodgers and McCarthy led the Packers to a 6-10 record, missing the playoffs. Rodgers did show some promise, however, eclipsing 4,000 passing yards with 28 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.

During the season, Rodgers also signed a six-year extension with Green Bay, which kept him and McCarthy in town for the long term.

2009: First Rodgers-McCarthy playoff trip

A five-game win streak at the end of the 2009 season led to Rodgers making his first playoff appearance with the Packers. 

With an 11-5 record, Green Bay earned the NFC's top wild card spot as the No. 5 seed. In the regular season, the team set a new franchise record by scoring 461 total points, with Rodgers also becoming the first quarterback to throw for over 4,000 yards in their first two NFL seasons as a starter; he put up 4,434 passing yards and 30 touchdown passes in 2009, named a Pro Bowler for the first time.

However, in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, the Packers lost a shootout to Kurt Warner and the Arizona Cardinals, 51-45.

2010: Super Bowl win over Rodgers-McCarthy duo's future team

The second playoff trip of the Packers’ Rodgers-McCarthy era was the pinnacle.

Despite dealing with a lot of injuries, Green Bay won 10 games to make the NFC playoffs as the No. 6 seed.

The Packers then proceeded to go on a run, taking down the Philadelphia Eagles 21-16 in the Wild Card round, the top-seeded Atlanta Falcons 48-21 in the Divisional Round, and the second-seeded Chicago Bears, who had won the NFC North, 21-14 in the NFC Championship Game.

Green Bay booked a trip to Super Bowl XLV, with Rodgers playing some of the best football of his young career. And while neither knew it at the time, he and McCarthy would face off against their future team: the Steelers.

In the Super Bowl, the Packers took down Pittsburgh 31-25, with Rodgers being named Super Bowl MVP for totaling 304 yards and three touchdowns. In the entire 2010 postseason, he became the third player in NFL history to pass for over 1,000 yards in a single playoff run.

Rodgers and McCarthy secured a ring — although it wound up being their only Super Bowl appearance, despite plenty more wins in their future. It was the fourth Packers Super Bowl win ever, and first since 1996.

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2011: Green Bay goes 15-1, Rodgers wins MVP

Green Bay, in its Super Bowl defense, had a dominant 2011 regular season. The Packers went 15-1, leading the NFL in points as Rodgers won MVP by throwing for 4,643 yards and 45 touchdowns, setting numerous franchise records.

Despite becoming just the fifth-ever team to finish the regular season at 15-1 and setting a franchise record for points in a season, the Packers failed to get past the divisional round. They lost to the eventual champion Giants, 37-20, becoming the first team in NFL history to win at least 15 games, then not win the Super Bowl.

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2012-16: NFC North dominance, but playoff struggles

The 2011 season was a bit of an omen for the remainder of the McCarthy-Rodgers era of the Packers: plenty of success in the regular season as one of the NFL's premiere teams, but a lack of deep postseason runs to show for it after the 2010 title run.

Green Bay won the NFC North in 2012, 2013 and 2014, but fell to the 49ers in the 2012 and 2013 playoffs, then lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the 2014 NFC Championship Game. 

In each of those seasons, Rodgers led the Packers as one of the league's elite offenses; he signed a $110 million extension in 2013 that made him the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time, and in 2014, he won his second MVP award by throwing for 4,381 yards, 38 touchdowns and five interceptions.

Despite all of that success, another Super Bowl appearance evaded Green Bay. The closest it got in that span was in 2014, when the Packers led the Seahawks 19–7 with just over five minutes to go in the NFC title game — but they blew that lead and lose in overtime, 28-22.

During the 2014 season, McCarthy also earned another extension, and he moved into second-place in all-time Packers coaching wins.

In 2015, Green Bay was a wild-card team in the NFC, but lost to the Cardinals in the divisional round.

The following year, the Packers reclaimed the NFC North title at 10-6, with McCarthy becoming the fourth head coach in NFL history to take his team to eight-plus consecutive playoff appearances. But in the playoffs, after beating the Giants and Cowboys, Green Bay fell in the NFC Championship Game once again to the Falcons.

Rodgers dealt with injuries in 2017, and for the first time since 2008, Green Bay missed the playoffs at 7-9.

2018: McCarthy fired mid-season by Packers

The years-worth of pre-Super Bowl playoff exits certainly played a role, but just one missed playoff berth wound up being enough justification for McCarthy to lose his job with the Packers.

In 2018, the team was off to a 4-7-1 start through 12 games when it fired its longtime head coach after 13 seasons. McCarthy finished his time with the Packers with a 125–77–2 (.618) regular season record and a 10–8 (.556) postseason record, including the one Super Bowl title and nine playoff appearances.

"The 2018 season has not lived up to the expectations and standards of the Green Bay Packers. As a result, I made the difficult decision to relieve Mike McCarthy of his role as head coach, effective immediately," Packers president Mark Murphy said in a statement, per ESPN. "Mike has been a terrific head coach and leader of the Packers for 13 seasons, during which time we experienced a great deal of success on and off the field. We want to thank Mike, his wife, Jessica, and the rest of the McCarthy family for all that they have done for the Packers and the Green Bay and Wisconsin communities. We will immediately begin the process of selecting the next head coach of the Green Bay Packers."

McCarthy would take a one-year hiatus from coaching in 2019 before joining the Dallas Cowboys as head coach in 2020. 

MORE:Can Kyler Murray be Kevin O'Connell's next reclamation project?

2022: McCarthy returns to Green Bay with Cowboys, faces Rodgers

In the years after McCarthy's departure from the Packers, there was only one time that his Cowboys team faced off against his former quarterback, Rodgers. In Week 10 of the 2022 season, Dallas traveled to Green Bay, with McCarthy going back to Lambeau Field for the first time.

Rodgers, still the star of the Packers at the time but continuing to deal with elite regular-season success, then playoff flameouts, was in his final year in Green Bay. The team had drafted Jordan Love as a developmental first-round backup, similar to his former situation with Favre, and he had built some tension with the franchise over the years of coming up short in the NFC bracket.

In that Week 10 game, however, Rodgers got the best of McCarthy in overtime. The Packers took down the Cowboys 31-28, with Rodgers throwing for 224 yards and three touchdowns, winning on a field goal in the extra period.

Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy share a hug and a few words before today’s game pic.twitter.com/qUIfn2e1Dn

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 13, 2022

2026: McCarthy, Rodgers re-unite in Pittsburgh

With Rodgers heading to the AFC's New York Jets in 2023, but being out with his torn Achilles for a Week 2 matchup against McCarthy's Cowboys, then McCarthy parting ways with Dallas after the 2024 season, the coach and quarterback never went head-to-head again.

Rodgers took his aging talents to the Steelers in the 2025 offseason after an unsuccessful stint in New York, while McCarthy spent another year away from coaching. But the 2026 offseason has brought the Super Bowl-winning coach and passer together again.

Retirement was a very real possibility for Rodgers, who did post solid numbers (3,322 yards, 24 TDs, 7 INTs) in 2025 for the Steelers, but as the offseason unfolded, it became clear that he'd be returning as Pittsburgh's QB1 in 2026 for at least one more year. Likely only aiding in that decision was the fact that the Steelers, following Mike Tomlin's resignation, brought in a familiar face at head coach.

McCarthy, who is from Pittsburgh, was hired by the Steelers in January 2026.

"Yes, it would be a great story," McCarthy previously said of a potential Rodgers reunion in Pittsburgh. "I don't know -- and I would love to tell everybody with breaking news. But, you know, it's really cool to see Aaron at 42. To see a young man at 22 and all of what he's been able to accomplish and where he's at in his personal life, and trying to make this decision. He's in a really good place."

Can’t take the journalist out of Kevin Harlan. Even as the emcee of his father’s celebration of life at Lambeau Field, he had to ask Mike McCarthy about a possible reunion with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh: pic.twitter.com/kIKOShXgHf

— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) March 23, 2026

The head coach said during the offseason that his conversations with Rodgers had been "productive," and now, with Rodgers set to officially put pen-to-paper on a deal for the 2026 season, he and McCarthy will step onto an NFL field together as a duo once again.

This time, it's on the team they beat to hoist the Lombardi Trophy in February 2011.

MORE: How Steelers bolstered WR room with Michael Pittman Jr. trade

The San Francisco Giants, fourth in the NL West with a 18-27 record, face the Athletics, who are first in the AL West with a 23-21 record. The Athletics are favored with a -136 moneyline compared to the San Francisco Giants' +115. Starting pitchers are Trevor McDonald for San Francisco, with a 2.92 ERA, and Luis Severino for the Athletics, with a 4.07 ERA.

How to watch San Francisco Giants vs. Athletics

• Date: Saturday, May 16

• Time: 9:40 p.m. ET / 6:40 p.m. PT

• Where: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA

• TV Channels: NBCSCA, NBCS BA

• Live Stream:ESPN+, MLB.TV | Follow on Yahoo Sports

Team records

• San Francisco Giants: 18-27 (No. 4 in NL West)

• Athletics: 23-21 (No. 1 in AL West)

Odds

• Spread: Athletics -1.5

• Moneyline: Athletics -136 (55.3%) / San Francisco Giants +115 (44.7%)

• Over/Under: 9.5

Starting pitchers

San Francisco Giants: Trevor McDonald (1-0, ERA: 2.92, K: 12, WHIP: 1.05)
Athletics: Luis Severino (2-4, ERA: 4.07, K: 47, WHIP: 1.52)

Weather: 82°F at first pitch

Ballpark: Capacity: 14,111 | Roof: Open | Surface: Grass

Weather: 68°F at first pitch

Ballpark: Capacity: 56,000 | Roof: Open | Surface: Grass

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Caranowill return after very lengthy respective layoffs to headline MVP MMA 1 later tonight (Sat., May 16, 2026) inside Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Calif., streaming live on Netflix. The two pioneers of women’s mixed martial arts (MMA) are hoping to be the jump start the promotion needs if it wants to be a viable player in the game for years to come. Despite the fact that Rousey hasn’t competed in a decade and Carano in 17 years, they are hoping their respective name values are enough to draw millions of viewers for Jake Paul and Co.

Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, as the main card kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it’s always a lot of fun!

In the co-main event of the evening, UFC castaways Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry will throw down in what is being dubbed as the peoples’ main event because the Welterweight bout is sure to produce absolute fireworks. Also, former UFC Heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, will compete in his first MMA fight in 19 months when he goes head-to-head against Philipe Lins.

ROUSEY VS. CARANO NETFLIX PLAY-BY-PLAY:

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ROUSEY VS. CARANO NETFLIX QUICK RESULTS:

145 lbs.: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
170 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry
265 lbs.: Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins
155 lbs.: Salahdine Parnasse vs. Kenny Cross – Parnasse wins via first-round knockout
265 lbs.: Junior dos Santos vs. Robelis Despaigne – Despaigne wins via first-round knockout – HIGHLIGHTS!
170 lbs.: Namo Fazil vs. Jake Babian – Fazil wins by second-round submission (anaconda choke)
125 lbs.: Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta -Moraes wins by third-round submission (rear-naked choke) – HIGHLIGHTS!
170 lbs.: Jason Jackson vs. Jeff Creighton – Jackson wins by first-round knockout – HIGHLIGHTS!
130 lbs.: David Mgoyan vs. Albert Morales – Mgoyan wins by unanimous decision
13o lbs.: Aline Pereira vs. Jade Masson-Wong – Pereira wins by split-decision
165 lbs.: Chris Avila vs. Brandon Jenkins – Jenkins wins by split-decision

ROUSEY VS. CARANO NETFLIX VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:

For the latest “Rousey vs. Carano” special event news and notes click here.

MOOSIC, Pa. (AP) — Gerrit Cole reached 99.6 mph with his four-seam fastball, throwing 86 pitches over 5 1/3 innings for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre against the Syracuse Mets on Saturday night in likely his next-to-last minor league injury rehabilitation start before rejoining the New York Yankees.

Returning from reconstructive elbow surgery on March 11 last year, Cole threw 56 pitches for strikes and averaged 97 mph with his fastball.

He allowed one run and six hits with six strikeouts and one walk his sixth minor league start, his first at Triple-A after two for High-A Hudson Valley and three for Double-A Somerset. He was pulled with an 0-2 count to Eric Wagaman and relieved by Yerry De Los Santos with a 2-1 lead.

Cole has a 4.71 ERA over 28 2/3 innings, allowing 28 hits while striking out 28 and walking three. His pitch count was up from 77 in his previous outing.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Cole probably will make one more minor league start after this weekend.

Jackson Cluff singled on a first-pitch slider with one out in the third to become the Mets' first runner, and Kevin Parada blooped an opposite-field single to right on a 2-0 slider. Ji Hwan Bae hit a two-out grounder to the right side and reached on an infield single as first baseman Ernesto Martinez Jr. was slow with the toss. Cluff kept on running and scored just ahead of Cole's throw to the plate.

Cole gave up three straight hits in the fourth. Wagaman doubled and was thrown out at the plate by left fielder Jonathan Ornelas trying to score on Yonny Hernández's single.

A 35-year-old right-hander, Cole is a six-time All-Star and the 2023 AL Cy Young Award winner.

He made his first minor league rehab start on April 17. While position players’ minor league rehab assignments are limited to 20 days, pitchers have 30 days and those recovering from Tommy John surgery may receive three consecutive 10-day extensions.

Elmer Rodriguez was recalled by the Yankees on Saturday and is set to start Sunday's Subway Series finale at the Mets.

With Max Fried sidelined by a bone bruise in his left elbow, New York's rotation also includes Carlos Rodón, Cam Schlitter, Will Warren and Ryan Weathers.

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Napoleon Solo surged around the final turn to seize a redemptive triumph in the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park in Maryland on Saturday.

The victory in the second jewel in US flat racing's Triple Crown was a vindication for trainer Chad Summers after Napoleon Solo's stellar 2-year-old campaign -- including a win in the Grade 1 Champagne Stakes -- was followed by a disappointing 2026.

Napoleon Solo was the only Grade 1 winner in the field but had finished fifth in his two most recent starts.

"We've had everything go wrong in his 3-year-old year, and we just kind of stayed the course and stayed the course," Summers told broadcaster NBC.

"We had a lot of critics out there that just told us to just shut up. We just kept with it and it worked out today."

Napoleon Solo rewarded Summers's faith with a strong late run. Tucked in behind pace-setter Taj Mahal, he swept to the front around the final turn under Mexican-born jockey Paco Lopez.

Both Summers and Lopez claimed their first Preakness wins.

Iron Honor, trained by two-time Preakness winner Chad Brown and ridden by US-based French jockey Flavien Prat, was second and Chip Honcho, trained by Steve Asmussen was third under jockey Jose Ortiz -- who rode Golden Tempo to victory in the Kentucky Derby.

Two weeks after Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman trainer to saddle a Kentucky Derby winner, Brittany Russell had hoped to become the first female trainer to win the Preakness with Taj Mahal.

The Laurel Park-based colt was sent off as a 9-2 favorite and with Russell's husband Sheldon Russell aboard broke from the first post and immediately went to the front.

But they couldn't hang on, fading to 10th in the 14-horse field.

The decision of Golden Tempo's connections to skip the Preakness robbed the race of some excitement, ensuring there would be no chance this year for a 14th horse to claim the coveted treble of Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes.

It was also unfamiliar territory for the Preakness, whose traditional home at Pimlico in Baltimore is undergoing renovations.

That forced the switch to Laurel Park, where the crowd was limited to about 4,000 rather than the 60,000-plus in recent years at Pimlico.

The Triple Crown will conclude on June 6 with the Belmont Stakes, run at Saratoga for a third straight year as renovations are completed at Belmont Park.

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