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Syracuse football: Orange gain two, lose one 2027 commitments

Two more commits, but one prior commit departs

2026-06-08T16:04:06Z

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

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

Oregon baseball’s season ends in Texas

The Ducks could not overcome another dreadful performance by the pitching room

2026-06-08T15:45:24Z

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

The week ahead for Atlanta: New challengers approach Braves alongside familiar foes

The White Sox are fun to watch. The Mets are in the cellar. Who would’ve guessed that back in March?

2026-06-08T16:04:09Z

Serena Williams' doubles partner is young enough to be her daughter

Canada's Victoria Mboko, a rising star in the tennis world, having already won two tournaments at 19, will be Serena's Williams' doubles partner.

2026-06-08T14:05:36Z

Monday morning hangover: What’s next for Belal Muhammad after third straight loss?

UFC Vegas 118 went down this past weekend (Sat., June 6, 2026) inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, leaving several fighters feeling the post-fight blues. Among them was Santiago Luna, who was choked out by Bryce Mitchell in the third and final round (see it again here). And Junior Tafa, who was knocked out […]

2026-06-08T13:03:42Z

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

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

Nelly Korda reveals immediate reaction to US Women's Open win

Nelly Korda revealed her immediate reaction to her winning putt that nearly spun out of the hole at the U.S. Women's Open.

2026-06-08T14:33:48Z

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

Was Jaxson Dart more lucky than good as a rookie?

Some of both…not that there’s anything wrong with that, but don’t assume it will continue

2026-06-08T15:04:50Z

2026 MLB draft: June consensus top 200 rankings

An updated composite consensus ranking of the Top 200 prospects in the 2026 MLB Draft from seven industry sources.

2026-06-08T15:04:55Z

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

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

Red Sox minor lines: Brooks Brannon hits moon shot, crosses 1.000 OPS threshold

464 feet and into the parking lot.

2026-06-08T14:35:20Z

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

MWCConnection recruiting roundup 6-8-26, June Pac-12 team rankings

It’s another week of the Recruiting Roundup. The June official visit season is here, and that means recruits are committing to teams at a rapid pace. At the time of this writing, a combined 53 visitors have resulted in 30 commitments in the past week. Numerous teams could find themselves on the cover photo with […]

2026-06-08T15:49:10Z

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

Alexander Zverev's French Open title receives a muted reception in France following off-court issues

PARIS (AP) — Alexander Zverev’s victory at the French Open did not dominate the headlines in France on Monday like normally expected for the men’s singles champion. Most noticeably, his win was reduced to a minor mention on the front page of sports daily L’Equipe, the country’s main sports newspaper, which published an editorial highlighting accusations of domestic violence that the German player has faced. Zverev won his first major title on...

2026-06-08T12:21:03Z

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

Injured Barcelona star returns to club for urgent treatment before World Cup opener

With just one week to go, a nervous race against time begins.

2026-06-08T14:19:36Z

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

The Athletics are reportedly interested in Kris Bubic, but are the Royals ready to be sellers?

The Royals have spent much of the season looking like a team destined to sell at the trade deadline. At 27-39, they own one of the American League’s worst records and remain on pace for nearly 100 losses. The starting pitching staff is likely to be targeted by several contenders. USA Today reporter Bob Nightengale […]

2026-06-08T14:03:36Z

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

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

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

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

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

A light day of Monday links.

2026-06-08T14:04:22Z

2026 NL Central power rankings: Week 11

Brewers stay on top, with Cardinals keeping the division close

2026-06-08T12:33:31Z

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

Why is it so hard to hit same-handed pitching? Royals players discuss why

All about the platoon

2026-06-08T16:03:34Z

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

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

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

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

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

Liverpool cult hero Origi retires from football at 31

Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31. With love, Divock Origi." jdg/pb

2026-06-08T16:07:02Z

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Process, trenches & underdogs: Vikings 2026 preview in June

Tight-lipped new GM, Wilson repeat odds, OTA buzz & NFC North gifts—Two Old Bloggers delivers.

2026-06-08T14:34:30Z

Ex-MLB star Yadier Molina says family was to be on jet before fatal crash

Plane that crashed in Dominican Republic was en route to take Yadier Molina and family to Puerto Rico, ex- Cardinals great said on social media.

2026-06-08T14:35:29Z

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

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