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Seattle Mariners minor league roundup – week eleven

Tacoma Rainiers Tacoma’s been in a major rut as of late. Down a large portion of their offensive fire power due to a variety of reasons, the already depleted pitching staff has been struggling to buoy the lineup and has subsequently led to some rather tough losses. Dropping four of six this week, the Rainiers […]

2026-06-08T16:03:34Z

Ticket prices for NBA Finals Game 3 slashed in half

It appears long-suffering New York Knicks fans are saving their wallets for a potential clinching game in the NBA Finals. With the Knicks up 2-0 and the NBA Finals coming to Madison Square Garden on Monday night for the first time in 27 years, the get-in price for tickets to Game 3 has dropped to $4,711. While that's still far more expensive than this year's Super Bowl, it does represent a 49%

2026-06-08T16:33:15Z

UFC fan favorite officially announces MMA retirement after 10-year UFC career

Flyweight veteran Matt Schnell has announced his retirement from MMA after suffering a loss at UFC Vegas 118 last Saturday.

2026-06-08T14:04:45Z

Alex Bregman admits he's been 'terrible' but he's not the only reason the Cubs are failing

Chicago is reaching new heights (or lows, if you will) with runners in scoring position

2026-06-08T15:53:03Z

Fantasy baseball rest-of-season rankings: Scott Pianowski's updated risers and fallers as of June 8

Once a week, I run through the rest-of-season rankings for fantasy baseball. Use them for a fresh draft, use them for self-scouting, use them to evaluate trades and pickups. It's all up to you. Upgrade Yordan Alvarez, OF, Astros: Man, it's fun to see him healthy and raking again. As lovely as Alvarez's slash line is — .316/.431/.650 — he's actually...

2026-06-08T16:42:46Z

Syracuse football: Orange gain two, lose one 2027 commitments

Two more commits, but one prior commit departs

2026-06-08T16:04:06Z

Zverev’s chaotic French Open win showed just how far ahead Sinner is

Alexander Zverev’s chaotic French Open win showed just how far ahead Jannik Sinner is - Sinner’s stunning first-week exit at Roland Garros presented a golden opportunity to the rest of the men’s field in Paris but they failed to impressively capitalise upon the chance

2026-06-08T14:23:39Z

Will Raheem Morris’s nickname for Brock Purdy stick?

Raheem Morris called Brock Purdy the layer king last week

2026-06-08T16:49:01Z

Texas defensive lineman Logan Draper commits to Arizona

Things are starting to pick up steam for the Arizona Wildcats on the recruiting trail. Brent Brennan and his staff added three public commitments to the 2027 class after the first weekend of summer official visits. On Sunday night, they added another. Logan Draper, a defensive lineman from Texas, announced his decision to play college […]

2026-06-08T15:03:48Z

Jacoby Brissett has reportedly made a decision amid his Cardinals holdout

Jacoby Brissett is still after more money from the Arizona Cardinals, but he appears to be ready to rejoin them after missing the team’s offseason program.

2026-06-08T14:29:04Z

New date announced for WWE Money in the Bank

WWE has officially moved the date for the Money in the Bank PLE in 2026.

2026-06-08T16:48:28Z

FIFA reverses World Cup water bottle policy. Here's what's allowed

After initially announcing all water bottles were prohibited at the tournament, FIFA backpedaled to allow 20-ounce plastic, disposable bottles.

2026-06-08T16:15:57Z

Real Madrid on receiving end of strong Michael Olise warning

Florentino Pérez is reported to want the Frenchman as his next Galáctico.

2026-06-08T16:49:18Z

Motor racing - Title to lose? Antonelli set for F1 history either way

By Alan Baldwin LONDON, June 8 (Reuters) - Kimi Antonelli will either be Formula One's youngest world champion, well before the end of the season on current form, or the first driver to win five races in a row in a single campaign and not take the title. A place in the sport's history is his either way and while the crown may appear to be the 19-year-old Italian's to lose, the question being

2026-06-08T16:33:18Z

Fantasy baseball hitter waiver wire: 'Let's welcome the Pirates' new primary leadoff hitter'

Notably across MLB, the Astros' pitching staff has been fortunate with a single-digit K-BB%, yet a low BABIP and high strand rate. They've been allowing hard contact, given their xERA and his SIERA align with the low K-BB%. That suggests that we should be streaming opposing hitters against the Astros until proven otherwise. Meanwhile, the Reds' pit...

2026-06-08T15:28:27Z

College football's most experienced teams: Ranking all 138 FBS rosters ahead of the 2026 season

A full overall, offensive and defensive breakdown of every team in major college football

2026-06-08T13:44:05Z

Witness says teen charged with murder at Texas track meet was 'distraught' after fatal stabbing

MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A teenager who fatally stabbed a competitor at a Texas high school track meet was upset immediately after the confrontation and said he had warned the victim “not to touch me," a witness testified Monday as a trial entered a second week. Karmelo Anthony, now 19, is charged with murder in the death of Austin Metcalf, 17, at a ...

2026-06-08T15:29:58Z

How 5-star freshmen RBs have recently performed, and what it means for Savion Hiter

Savion Hiter is as hyped of a recruit that Michigan Football has ever had, so what does history tell us freshmen five-star recruits will produce?

2026-06-08T16:04:09Z

Williams and Fulwiley win 3×3 World Cup gold; Williams wins MVP

An incredible weekend in Warsaw for LSU’s seniors

2026-06-08T15:33:38Z

Roger Federer announces exhibition event at US Open, where he'll play with Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe

Tennis fans who missed Roger Federer completely dominate the US Open for years will have one more chance to see him take the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium … in an exhibition. Federer announced a special exhibition match titled "Roger Federer: An icon returns to New York." The event will take place Aug. 25, during the US Open. He'll be playing alongs...

2026-06-08T12:42:55Z

3 dynasty fantasy football players to sell before the 2026 NFL season

These players have too much risk and too low a floor to confidently keep on your 2026 dynasty fantasy football roster.

2026-06-08T16:33:34Z

Curvelo optioned, Haggerty released

The Rangers made a pair of roster moves on Sunday

2026-06-08T17:13:51Z

Rory McIlroy shares concerning message before US Open

Rory McIlroy shared a concerning message following his performance at the Memorial Tournament and head of the U.S. Open.

2026-06-08T14:33:45Z

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin reveals 3 preferred NHL trade destinations

Just three days after the news that Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, his three preferred NHL destinations have been revealed: the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, and Vegas Golden Knights.

2026-06-08T16:20:55Z

Surfer describes horrific shark attack ordeal

A Hawaiian surfer has recalled the harrowing moment an 8-foot shark attacked him, tearing flesh off his legs before he bravely battled back to shore. Koa Smith, 38, was surfing off Oahu’s South Shore on May 30 when he suddenly felt himself being pulled from behind. “It really did feel like somebody just came from behind, grabbed my ankle and pulled,” he told Hawaii News Now. When he turned, he saw the predator—which he believes was was a...

2026-06-08T15:06:23Z

White Sox minor league player of the week (June 1-7, 2026): Braden Montgomery

The Knights had the best team effort, dominating the Bulls in Durham

2026-06-08T17:03:32Z

Karl-Anthony Towns gets bold claim from NBA insider before Knicks game 3

Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns continues to perform well against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in the NBA Finals.

2026-06-08T14:23:58Z

Brendan Sorsby gets injunction vs. NCAA and could play for Texas Tech after gambling ineligibility

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA that could clear the way for him to play for Texas Tech this fall, even after the transfer quarterback was declared ineligible for wagering on college sports. Some of the bets were made on his own team while at Indiana. The ruling Monday by Judge Ken Curry...

2026-06-08T15:29:54Z

4 key Cowboys defenders showing improved health

There are some Cowboys defenders who seem to be improving in the health department.

2026-06-08T16:04:12Z

Eagles to host veteran receiver on tryout basis in minicamp

More WR depth on the way?

2026-06-08T16:34:20Z

Defense tries to buttress self-defense claim in Texas trial over teen athlete's killing

Karmelo Anthony, now 19, is charged with murder in the death of Austin Metcalf, 17, at a school stadium in Frisco, a Dallas suburb, in April 2025.

2026-06-08T15:56:38Z

Real Madrid ask UEFA to strip Barcelona of titles and call for European ban

A dossier has been prepared and sent to Europe’s governing body.

2026-06-08T14:33:03Z

Everyone saying same thing about corner flag at World Cup warm-up game

The warm-up match between Brazil and Egypt in Cleveland, Ohio, ended up being overshadowed by one usual decision concerning the game's corner flags.

2026-06-08T11:58:22Z

Who can be the most impactful transfer for LSU?

A look at a few new LSU Tigers

2026-06-08T16:49:18Z

Golden Knights were the NHL’s best 3rd-period team until 2 Hurricanes comebacks

The NHL’s best third-period team this season suddenly can’t hold a lead.

2026-06-08T16:37:43Z

Hurricanes experience a playoff baby boom, Golden Knights could join in amid wild Stanley Cup Final

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The on-ice celebration was underway for the Carolina Hurricanes, ticket in hand for their first Stanley Cup Final in two decades. But defenseman Jalen Chatfield had to bolt. Like, right now. He had just found out his wife, Drew, went into labor shortly before the Hurricanes' Eastern Conference Final clincher. He quickly showere...

2026-06-08T16:46:39Z

Plane headed to transport Yadier Molina crashes

A plane that crashed and erupted into a fireball was on its way to pick up former St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and his family in Texas, Molina confirmed on social media. The crash occurred Sunday at the airport in La Romana, Dominican Republic, minutes after the private, U.S.-registered Gulfstream G200 jet took off. The crew reported an issue with the plane and was attempting to

2026-06-08T15:33:09Z

Who are the World Cup favorites?

Predictions about who will be the next world champion often miss the mark. The pressure at this tournament is as intense as it gets for any player, and the margins are so fine that even a powerhouse can be knocked out. Still, only eight countries in history have ever won the World Cup.

2026-06-07T10:08:49Z

JT Poston changed golf balls. Then he won in the wind

J.T. Poston’s switch to Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash shows why more golfers should think about ball fitting, flight windows and wind control.

2026-06-08T16:06:30Z

Lockdown in New York as Trump to attend NBA Finals

New York's fabled Madison Square Garden will go into virtual lockdown Monday as police throw a tight security cordon around the venue where President Donald Trump is attending game three of the NBA Finals with his hometown Knicks. Trump, a long-time Knicks fan, last visited Madison Square Garden in November 2024 to watch a UFC fight after his election victory.

2026-06-08T16:00:23Z

Florida State softball star Isa Torres announces she's entering transfer portal

Florida State shortstop Isa Torres, one of the nation’s top college softball players, has announced she’s entering the transfer portal. Torres was named the Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year by the league’s head coaches, and she was selected as the national player of the year by D1Softball. She was one of three finalists for the USA Soft...

2026-06-08T15:16:20Z

Carson Hocevar accused of 'creating a lot of enemies' in NASCAR after 9-car crash at Michigan

Carson Hocevar sat on the Michigan International Speedway pit wall with a blank look and calmly waited as Bubba Wallace laid into him with an animated lecture. As Wallace did nearly all the talking, Hocevar nodded and offered a few smiles. The one-sided conversation ended with Hocevar patting Wallace on the shoulder — defusing the tension while off...

2026-06-08T17:01:31Z

Victor Wembanyama receiving invitations during Knicks' games in NYC

Ahead of Games 3 and 4, a number of Big Apple staples have extended an invitation to the Spurs star.

2026-06-08T13:16:19Z

Kurt Busch releases first comments on brother's death

NASCAR Hall of Fame member Kurt Busch released his first public comments on Monday since last month's sudden passing of younger brother Kyle Busch. "Thank you, everyone, for the well wishes, support, & love for my brother and our family," Kurt Busch posted on X. "I reflect back on the days Kyle and I raced anything we could get our hands on. I will forever be grateful for the memories we made,

2026-06-08T16:53:10Z

Best Knicks team ever? 'They got a lot of work to do'

NEW YORK — Analytics have taken kind of a beating in these 2026 NBA playoffs, thanks to Kenny Atkinson's well-intentioned commentaries on shot quality eventually becoming the stuff of memes and Josh Hart getting Comedy Cellar laughs for recycling Villanova coach Jay Wright's line about analytics, lampposts and drunks. At base, though, "analytics" i...

2026-06-08T17:13:00Z

Texas softball pitcher who won two national titles enters transfer portal

Following two straight national championships, a Texas softball pitcher has entered the transfer portal.

2026-06-08T16:06:56Z

Thunderstorm could soak UFC Freedom 250 at White House fight night

UFC event to be held at the White House June 14 faces the forecast of possible storms, with one meteorologist saying the chances are as high as 50%.

2026-06-07T17:55:26Z

JT Poston made honest admission after Memorial Tournament win

J.T. Poston made an honest admission about his final round at the Memorial Tournament before winning in a playoff.

2026-06-08T14:33:45Z

What does Nelly Korda need to achieve LPGA's career grand slam?

A grand slam in its traditional sense doesn't refer to a specific number but rather running the table.

2026-06-08T15:06:28Z

Mariners news: Cal Raleigh, Max Kepler, and Jameson Taillon

A light day of Monday links.

2026-06-08T14:04:22Z