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Rangers place C Danny Jansen (forearm) on 10-day injured list

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:40:37 GMT

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The Texas Rangers placed veteran catcher Danny Jansen on the 10-day injured list on Saturday because of a right forearm strain.

The move was retroactive to Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Rangers signed another seasoned catcher, Elias Diaz, to a major league contract.

Jansen, 31, said he felt the strain during a start on Monday when Texas edged host St.

Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi (calf) out of World Cup

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:05:19 GMT

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Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi will not participate in this summer's World Cup due to a right calf injury, the team announced ahead of Saturday night's friendly against Honduras in College Station, Texas.

'Defender Leonardo Balerdi suffered a muscle injury in the soleus of his right leg and will not be able to be part of the squad that will play the World Cup,'

Bobby Witt Jr. helps Royals edge Twins

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:25:05 GMT

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Bobby Witt Jr. hit a go-ahead single with two outs in the top of the ninth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Carter Jensen homered and drove in two runs for Kansas City, which earned its second straight victory in the four-game set. The Royals will go for a series win Sunday.

Reports: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce to wed at MSG

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:25:09 GMT

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The NBA Finals may not be the only significant event being held at Madison Square Garden in New York.

The New York Post reported that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan to get married at the legendary arena on the weekend of July 3.

Per the newspaper, Madison Square Garden has no events scheduled from June 29 through July 6. Therefore, MSG would be available s

'Rolling' Rangers turn to Jack Leiter in rematch vs. Guardians

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:25:12 GMT

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The Texas Rangers are getting healthy and hitting their stride as they host the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.

Wyatt Langford and Corey Seager were activated from the injured list on Friday and impacted the Rangers' rally that led to the team's 3-2 win later that night. Langford doubled in the sixth inning and scored on Seager's opposite-f

Twins' Byron Buxton in question ahead of rematch vs. Royals

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:40:22 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins will give Byron Buxton T-shirts to the first 10,000 fans who arrive for Saturday afternoon's game against the Kansas City Royals in Minneapolis.

Whether any of those fans will see Buxton on the field is a question mark.

Buxton injured his right shoulder in the Twins' 5-3 win over the Royals on Friday night, and his status for Saturday's gam

MLB roundup: Giants jack 7 homers, demolish Cubs

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:40:28 GMT

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Matt Chapman hit a grand slam and a three-run homer, Willy Adames and Casey Schmitt each chipped in a pair of homers and the visiting San Francisco Giants routed the Chicago Cubs 18-3 on Friday.

Chapman finished with a career-high eight RBIs, Adames scored four times and drove in four and Schmitt logged four hits, three runs and three RBIs to propel the Giants to the

Twins rally with 4-run sixth, take down Royals

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:25:10 GMT

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Brooks Lee homered and drove in two runs, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 5-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Josh Bell doubled and drove in a run for Minnesota, which evened the four-game series at one win apiece. Tristan Gray went 2-for-3 with a double.

Vinnie Pasquantino and Jac Caglianone (two hits) each doubled and dr

Twins await word on severity of CF Byron Buxton's shoulder injury

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:19:05 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins will reassess center fielder Byron Buxton on Saturday after he exited the team's Friday game due to a right shoulder contusion.

Buxton left a half-inning after crashing into the outfield wall while making a leaping catch.

'I think we'll see how he is tomorrow,' Minnesota manager Derek Shelton said after the Twins' 5-3 win over the Kansas Ci

Royals rally with 4-run fifth, take down Twins

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:19:14 GMT

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Brooks Lee homered and drove in two runs, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 5-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Josh Bell doubled and drove in a run for Minnesota, which evened the four-game series at one win apiece. Tristan Gray went 2-for-3 with a double.

Vinnie Pasquantino and Jac Caglianone (two hits) each doubled and dr

Argentina's Lionel Messi (hamstring) could play in pre-Cup friendly

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:55:07 GMT

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Lionel Messi, recovering from left hamstring soreness, is healthy enough to possibly appear in at least one of Argentina's two warm-up matches ahead of the World Cup.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni updated the superstar's condition on Friday ahead of the team's friendlies on Saturday against Honduras in College Station, Texas, and on Tuesday vs. Iceland in Auburn

Aaron Judge injury blows AL MVP race wide open

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:19:12 GMT

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Aaron Judge's injury that will sideline the New York Yankees slugger indefinitely has also created a wide-open race for Most Valuable Player honors in the American League.

The two-time reigning AL MVP, Judge suffered a stress fracture of his right rib. While he is expected to return at some point this season, he is now out of the picture for an MVP three-peat.

Diamondbacks, Nationals both looking to snap out of slump

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:55:08 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals -- two teams in need of a course correction -- will meet in the first game of a three-game series in Phoenix on Friday night.

Both teams have five losses in their past seven contests. If either team has momentum, it is Arizona, which defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday in a 3-2 comeback victory.

The

Joc Pederson, Rangers take aim at Guardians

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:05:06 GMT

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Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker found an offensive spark when he asked Brandon Nimmo to move out of the leadoff spot.

Schumaker said he expects the move to continue to pay dividends on Friday night when the Rangers open a three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians in Arlington, Texas.

'I told Brandon we needed to mix things up and asked what he thought,

After Josh Rojas' hectic but rewarding day, Royals strive for another win vs. Twins

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:19:08 GMT

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Josh Rojas had a dizzying and dazzling Thursday for the Kansas City Royals.

His Friday should be significantly less hectic as the Royals look to build on their 8-6 win over the Minnesota Twins in the series opener on Thursday.

Game 2 of the four-game set will be Friday night in Minneapolis.

Rojas, a 31-year-old journeyman infielder with more than 2,000

MLB roundup: Cubs rally for 4 in ninth inning, stun A's

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:19:06 GMT

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Dansby Swanson delivered the tying single and Pete Crow-Armstrong followed with the game-winning hit as the Chicago Cubs scored four times in the bottom of the ninth inning to post a 7-6 victory over the visiting Athletics on Thursday.

Crow-Armstrong also hit a solo homer and Ian Happ slammed a two-run blast and had three RBIs for the Cubs, who won for just the fourt

"He is fuelled by his hunger for glory and wants to be crowned a world champion again": Rodriguez hails Messi's unmatched hunger ahead of FIFA WC

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:03:44 GMT

New York [US], June 5 (ANI): Maxi Rodriguez hailed football icon Lionel Messi's relentless drive and mentality, saying the Argentina captain is still driven by an unshakable hunger for success and a desire to keep making history.

He said Messi's focus remains solely on representing his country and winning another World Cup, rather than personal milestones or records.

Rodriguez believes that a competitive m

Josh Rojas' pinch-hit single in ninth pushes Royals past Twins

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:25:13 GMT

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Pinch hitter Josh Rojas ripped a tiebreaking two-run single up the middle in the top of the ninth inning, and the Kansas City Royals held on for an 8-6 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday in Minneapolis.

Carter Jensen hit a two-run double for Kansas City in the opener of a four-game series. Michael Massey finished 2-for-4 with a solo home run.

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Josh Rojas' pinch-hit single in 9th pushes Royals past Twins

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:19:04 GMT

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Josh Rojas ripped a pinch-hit, two-run single up the middle in the top of the ninth inning, and the Kansas City Royals held on for an 8-6 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night in Minneapolis.

Carter Jensen doubled and drove in a pair of runs for Kansas City in the opener of a four-game series. Michael Massey finished 2-for-4 with a solo home run.

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Division rivals Reds, Cardinals out for stability in latest series

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:19:12 GMT

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Two teams desperately seeking consistency meet when the Cincinnati Reds visit the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.

The teams played two weeks ago in a rain-soaked series in Cincinnati, where both the Friday and Sunday games were rained out, forcing the series to be shortened to a two-game set played in a day-night doubleheader on May

Reports: Duke-Michigan hoops game moving to Marlins' ballpark

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:55:15 GMT

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Instead of playing in the World's Most Famous Arena, Duke and Michigan will clash in a baseball park more than a thousand miles away.

The highly anticipated matchup between the Blue Devils and national champion Wolverines is in the process of moving to the Miami Marlins' loanDepot Park rather than Madison Square Garden, CBS Sports an

Trump administration: Drone threats a 'huge concern' during World Cup

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:55:10 GMT

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The cost of security for the World Cup is prohibitive and might not be enough to halt all threats.

The Trump administration has reportedly spent $250 million since December to help American cities prepare to tackle drone threats, according to a report from Front Office Sports.

'On the counter-drone measures, everybody's a little behind,' Secretary of Homelan

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman sees warm-up loss to Algeria as "wake-up call" ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:33:39 GMT

Rotterdam [Netherlands], June 4 (ANI): Netherlands' coach Ronald Koeman rued the 1-0 warm-up loss to Algeria ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and said the defeat serves as a 'wake-up call' before the showpiece event, according to Reuters.

Algeria scored a late winner through Anis Hadj Moussa in the 86th minute to clinch the warm-up fixture. Notably, the defeat came on the eve of the Dutch squad's departure for Ne

Steelers sign TE Robert Tonyan, LB Jamin Davis to contracts

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:40:43 GMT

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Aaron Rodgers are reuniting with a familiar face from their Green Bay days.

The Steelers announced former Packers tight end Robert Tonyan signed a one-year contract on Thursday, while linebacker Jamin Davis also was added on a one-year deal.

Financial terms were

After being 'suppressed,' Twins start series vs. Royals

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:25:09 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins will look to rebound from being shut out for the first time this season when they open a four-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night in Minneapolis.

The Twins mustered just five hits and left seven runners on base in an 8-0 setback to the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon.

The loss was Minnesota's sixth in its l

MLB roundup: Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak ends at 50 2/3

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:40:26 GMT

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Cristopher Sanchez extended his franchise-record scoreless streak to 50 2/3 innings before finally allowing a run, and the Philadelphia Phillies hit a pair of late homers to squeak out a 3-2 win over the visiting San Diego Padres on Wednesday.Sanchez (7-2) did not allow a run in May and found out earlier Wednesday that he was named the National League's Pitcher of the M

Royals pull away in 9th to take down Reds

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:40:36 GMT

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Michael Massey lined a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the ninth before Nick Loftin tacked on with a two-run homer, helping the visiting Kansas City Royals earn a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.

Vinnie Pasquantino also homered for the Royals, while Stephen Kolek threw seven innings, allowing two runs on six

Padres DFA OF Nick Castellanos while in Philadelphia

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:40:21 GMT

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Preseason acquisition Nick Castellanos was designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

Castellanos, who signed a one-year, league-minimum deal with the Padres in February after the Philadelphia Phillies released him ahead of the final year of his five-year $100 million contract, hit .191 with four homers, 20 RBIs and a .560 OPS over 39 games, with

Behind Joc Pederson, red-hot Rangers seek sweep of Cards

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:55:14 GMT

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Texas Rangers slugger Joc Pederson might not fit the mold of a traditional leadoff hitter, but there's no denying that he's been a perfect fit since moving into the role.

Pederson has been on a tear for the Rangers, who aim to complete a sweep of their three-game series against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.

Texas scored three runs in the ninth inn

Chase Burns, Reds look to take series from Royals

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:40:30 GMT

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Chase Burns hopes to put his health issues behind him when he and the Cincinnati Reds host the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night in the finale of a three-game series.

Right-hander Burns (7-1, 1.96 ERA) was scratched from his scheduled Monday night start because of an illness, forcing Reds manager Terry Francona into a juggling act with regard to his pitching ro

Guardians' Jose Ramirez aims to stay hot vs. Gerrit Cole, Yankees

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:40:22 GMT

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On Tuesday afternoon, Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt felt encouraged because, although Jose Ramirez was not getting results, his exit velocity was high.

A few hours later, Ramirez validated Vogt's statement with three doubles and Cleveland produced one of its better showings at the plate in recent weeks.

Ramirez and the Guardians hope to enjoy

First-in-India: Johnson & Johnson Receives Approval for VARIPULSE Platform, Advancing Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:31:16 GMT

BusinessWire India

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: Johnson & Johnson* today announced the approval of the VARIPULSE Platform, India's first Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) technology that has been used to perform catheter ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation (AFib) in more than 80,000 procedures globally.2 AFib is an irregular and often rapid heartbeat caused by extra, uncoordinated electrical signal

MLB roundup: Reds rally, earn walk-off win over Royals in 10th

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:55:16 GMT

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Blake Dunn's RBI single in the 10th inning completed a comeback and gave the host Cincinnati Reds a 4-3 walk-off win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Spencer Steer hit two home runs and scored the decisive run as the automatic runner for the Reds, who won for the second time in the last six games.

Will Benson's p

"He will play till he wants": Argentina coach on Messi's international future

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:58:39 GMT

Buenos Aires [Argentina], June 3 (ANI): Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has asserted that the team's FIFA World Cup-winning legend Lionel Messi 'will play untill he wants', adding that it is his desire to want more out of his sport that still makes him one of the finest in the sport even at the age of 38.

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, having conquered supremacy at individual/team level at every club, ev

Jose Ramirez hits 3 doubles to guide Guardians over Yankees

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:40:30 GMT

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Jose Ramirez hit a tiebreaking double with one out in the fifth inning and the visiting Cleveland Guardians earned a 9-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday.

Ramirez had three doubles for the fifth time in his storied career, and the first since Aug. 26, 2024 against Kansas City.

He doubled in three straight at-bats in the fourth, fifth and seventh, prod

Reds rally late, walk off with 10-inning win over Royals

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:40:24 GMT

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Blake Dunn's RBI single in the 10th inning completed a comeback and gave the host Cincinnati Reds a 4-3 walk-off win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Spencer Steer hit two home runs and scored the winning run as the automatic runner for the Reds, who won for the second time in the last six games.

Will Benson's pi

Missing US nuclear lab worker found dead

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:47:14 GMT

At least ten American experts linked to classified advanced research have died or gone missing in recent years

The remains of missing Los Alamos National Laboratory employee Melissa Casias have been found in Carson National Forest, New Mexico State Police has said. A handgun was located alongside the remains, but the exact cause and manner of death have yet to be determined.

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Eagles add veteran RB Elijah Mitchell

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:19:13 GMT

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The Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran running back Elijah Mitchell on Tuesday.

Mitchell, 28, adds to the Eagles' running backs depth chart headed by three-time Pro Bowl selection and 2024 first-team All-Pro Saquon Barkley and including Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley, Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele.

The San Francisco 49ers selected Mitchell in the sixth round of t

Lionel Messi trains on own at Argentina's first World Cup camp session

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:55:09 GMT

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MLS superstar Lionel Messi trained on his own as defending World Cup champion Argentina held its first practice session in the United States.

The Inter Miami captain has been dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring since May 24 but is expected to be ready for Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16 in Kansas City.

Messi, 38, joined Arg

Giants sign WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, cut K Jason Sanders

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:05:10 GMT

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The New York Giants signed veteran wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and released kicker Jason Sanders on Tuesday.

Smith-Schuster's signing comes one day after the team added fellow wideouts Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios.

With the loss of Sanders, the Giants have two kickers on the roster: second-year pro Ben Sauls and undrafted rookie Dominic Zvada

Report: 2026 NWSL title game set for Nov. 21 at D.C.'s Audi Field

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:55:14 GMT

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The 2026 NWSL Championship game will be played on Nov. 21 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., The Athletic reported Tuesday.

It is the first time the title contest will be held in the nation's capital, at the home of the Washington Spirit, since the 2022 season. The Portland Thorns defeated the Kansas City Current 2-0 before a crowd of 17,624 in that one.

After another 10-inning game, streaking M's ask starter Logan Gilbert to handle Mets

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:05:04 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners have won a season-high seven games in a row with catcher Cal Raleigh and third baseman Brendan Donovan on the injured list.

So what has sparked the turnaround?

The return of relievers Matt Brash (right lat inflammation) and Gabe Speier (left shoulder inflammation) from the IL.

The Mariners haven't lost since both of their high-lever

White Sox turn to Davis Martin in bid to even series vs. Twins

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:55:13 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox need someone to help them bounce back from a series-opening loss.

Their best pitcher is ready to give it his best shot.

White Sox right-hander Davis Martin will take the mound against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday evening in the second contest of a three-game series in Minneapolis.

The Twins won 9-6 in the series opener Monday. Trist

After top offensive game since April, Royals eager for more vs. Reds

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:19:12 GMT

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Series wins have been hard to come by for the Kansas City Royals. Ahead of the second contest of a three-game set against the host Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, the Royals can begin the month of June by clinching the interleague series.

Kansas City has won just one series since May 11 but flew past Cincinnati 9-2 in a rare offensive

MLB roundup: Mariners nip Mets in 10th inning for 7th straight win

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:40:21 GMT

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Cole Young's broken-bat bloop single to left field brought home the winning run with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting New York Mets 3-2 on Monday.

Rookie Colt Emerson and Josh Naylor hit solo homers for the American League West-leading Mariners, who won their seventh consecutive game.

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Inbox: He's primed to do it again

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

That sounds like a pretty good spot to be in

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Dave from Huntsville, AL

With your new sponsor, is gambling still illegal at Bushwood? And Mike, when are you going to introduce Wes as your trusty sidekick.

Sidekick feels like a putdown to me.

Gary from Marion, IA

Wasn't Halas "saving" the Packers largely motivated by padding his own pocketbook?

Steelers sign Davis, Tonyan

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:09:06 GMT

Teresa Varley

The Steelers signed linebacker Jamin Davis and tight end Robert Tonyan to one-year contracts. Davis and Tonyan took part in the team's minicamp on a tryout basis.

Davis was selected by the Washington Commanders in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He spent part of four seasons with the Commanders, before spending time with the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets and Las Ve

Chiefs Hosting "11-On" High School Football Event in Lee's Summit

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:44 GMT

Chiefs Public Relations

KANSAS CITY, Mo.The Kansas City Chiefs will be hosting eight high school football teams for an "11-On" competition at Paragon Star (1401 NW River Road) in Lee's Summit, Missouri, on Tuesday, June 9.

The "11-On" initiative is a unique, half-day, team experience that supports scholastic high school football team competition. It focuses on building character and life sk

Bears guard Jonah Jackson looks to build on strong 2025 season

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:54:00 GMT

Larry Mayer

After a shoulder injury limited him to four games with the Rams in 2024, Jonah Jackson enjoyed a successful first season in Chicago last year.

Reuniting with coach Ben Johnson, Jackson emerged as a key cog on a revamped offensive line. He started all 17 games on a resurgent offense that helped power the Bears to the NFC North title and a playoff win over the rival Packers.

"It was big, jus

Inbox: That's what this time of the year is all about

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Eddie Lacy holds a special place in Packers history

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Gregg from Arlington Heights, IL

Guys, being able to read submissions like Dyson's reminds me of one of the many reasons why I love to read II every day. And, Mike, if it means taking multiple fishing trips to help you make it through your days, please, take as many trips as possible that you can. All of us need both you and Wes to b

Rams 2026 opponent breakdown: Kansas City Chiefs

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:16:07 GMT

Stu Jackson

Throughout the offseason, theRams.com will be looking ahead to select games and opponents on the team's 2026 schedule.

This year's series continues with an advance look at the Kansas City Chiefs, who the Rams will host on Thursday Night Football on Dec. 3 at SoFi Stadium in Week 13 (5:15 p.m. PT, Amazon Prime Video).

Although last year was an uncharacteristically challenging one for Kansas

Interview Brent J. Steele

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:42:31 GMT

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Healthy and Confident, Benjamin Morrison Is Making Plays | Updates

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:40:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout the 2026 Offseason

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June 2 Updates

Wide receiver Chris Godwin had a pass coming his way during Tuesday's OTA practice, but instead of watching the ball reach his hands, he saw a red jersey heading in the other direction with it. Second-

Eagles sign RB Elijah Mitchell

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:16:00 GMT

Mitchell participated in the Eagles' Rookie Camp on a tryout basis.

Chris McPherson

The Eagles announced on Tuesday that they have signed running back Elijah Mitchell.

Mitchell participated in the Eagles' post-draft Rookie Camp on a tryout basis.

The 28-year-old Mitchell enters his sixth NFL season. The 49ers drafted Mitchell in the sixth round (No. 194 overall) in 2021 out of Louisiana, where

Giants sign WR JuJu Smith-Schuster; K Jason Sanders released

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Matt Citak

The New York Giants have signed wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.

In a corresponding move, kicker Jason Sanders has been released.

The veteran wideout has played 121 games with 92 starts across nine NFL seasons. Smith-Schuster has spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers (2017-21), Kansas City Chiefs (2022), New England Patriots (2023) and a second stint with the Chiefs (2024-25). His caree

Cover 3: What we're learning about John Harbaugh and his staff

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:31:44 GMT

byJohn Schmeelk,Dan Salomone&Matt Citak

The Giants.com crew members discuss what they've been seeing from the new coaching staff so far.

John Schmeelk:When the Giants hired defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, I talked to a few different people on the "Giants Huddle" podcast who were familiar with his coaching style. At least one person told me that we would definitely

Africa's finest: Tunisia eye first knockout place

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:21:25 GMT

A new last-32 round for the top two teams from the 12 groups and the eight best third-placed sides should give Tunisia a better chance of reaching the knockout stages.

In six previous appearances, the North Africans have gone out after their first three matches.

Their World Cup story began promisingly on 2 June 1978 in Argentina.

Ali Kaabi scored an equaliser against Mexico at the Estadio Gigante de A

More than 30 double-decker buses go up in flames at depot as police launch arson investigation

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:03:39 GMT

More than 30 double-decker buses go up in flames at depot as police launch arson investigation

New Jersey officer charged with stealing journalist's camera equipment

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:38:14 GMT

New Jersey officer charged with stealing journalist's camera equipment

Mayor- Mableton has 'little choice' but to establish own police department

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:36:38 GMT

Mayor- Mableton has 'little choice' but to establish own police department

Michigan State Police utilize mental fitness training model inspired by Detroit Lions training

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:36:19 GMT

Michigan State Police utilize mental fitness training model inspired by Detroit Lions training

Video shows suspect in back of Dallas Police cruiser escape handcuffs, try to drive away

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:35:28 GMT

Video shows suspect in back of Dallas Police cruiser escape handcuffs, try to drive away

Top Gun- Maverick actor James Handy stabbed to death; suspect made chilling 911 call, cops say

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:35:18 GMT

Top Gun- Maverick actor James Handy stabbed to death; suspect made chilling 911 call, cops say

Bodycam shows man throw lit Molotov cocktail on Grand Rapids cruiser, stab K-9 in head

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:35:13 GMT

Bodycam shows man throw lit Molotov cocktail on Grand Rapids cruiser, stab K-9 in head

Seattle reaches $2.6M settlement with 4 police officers over sexual harassment claims

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:34:39 GMT

Seattle reaches $2.6M settlement with 4 police officers over sexual harassment claims

Police, firefighters and veterans can get free World Cup tickets thanks to Vet Tix program

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:34:12 GMT

Police, firefighters and veterans can get free World Cup tickets thanks to Vet Tix program

'He rammed me'- 17-year-old driver strikes Lawrence Police cruiser head-on

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:34:06 GMT

'He rammed me'- 17-year-old driver strikes Lawrence Police cruiser head-on

Man sentenced to life for fatally shooting Mohamed Said

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:33:58 GMT

Man sentenced to life for fatally shooting Mohamed Said

Video- Fleeing suspect nabbed by Grappler 33 seconds after Thurston County deputy joins pursuit

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:33:24 GMT

Video- Fleeing suspect nabbed by Grappler 33 seconds after Thurston County deputy joins pursuit

Woman Rescued After Allegedly Abducted By Man Posing As Cop On South Carolina Road UK Crime

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:22:53 GMT

Woman Rescued After Allegedly Abducted By Man Posing As Cop On South Carolina Road UK Crime

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Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:39:20 GMT

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Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:32:34 GMT

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Longtime Hawaii Immigration Judge Fired As Trump Purge Continues - Honolulu Civil Beat

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:07:21 GMT

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Former Albuquerque police officer convicted in domestic violence case

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:11:24 GMT

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New Mexico attorney accused of possessing child pornography

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:07:41 GMT

New Mexico attorney accused of possessing child pornography

University of the Pacific mourns loss of head baseball coach Reed Peters

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:33:26 GMT

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Seattle reaches $2.6M settlement with 4 officers over sexual harassment claims

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:33:19 GMT

Seattle reaches $2.6M settlement with 4 officers over sexual harassment claims

Missing Independence man found dead in Kansas City; homicide investigation launched

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:44:54 GMT

Missing Independence man found dead in Kansas City; homicide investigation launched

1 dead, 1 in custody after argument ends in shots fired in south Kansas City

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:41:49 GMT

1 dead, 1 in custody after argument ends in shots fired in south Kansas City

Prosecutor dismisses case against Kansas City tow operator

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:39:57 GMT

Prosecutor dismisses case against Kansas City tow operator

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Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:38:42 GMT

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Recap- Kansas GOP primary debate for governor

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United States Attorneys Office and FBI Crack Down on Aircraft Lasing as Maui Man Awaits Sentencing

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:06:37 GMT

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Central leaders weigh in on AG's opinion about the future of law enforcement in the city

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:32:47 GMT

Central leaders weigh in on AG's opinion about the future of law enforcement in the city

Trump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in defamation case - BBC

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:11:00 GMT

Trump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in defamation case - BBC

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Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:06:40 GMT

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Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:02:35 GMT

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Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:02:18 GMT

Scott Pelley got himself fired to set up his next career move

From San Francisco to San Diego, voters reject new taxes

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:02:13 GMT

From San Francisco to San Diego, voters reject new taxes

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Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:02:03 GMT

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Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:01:57 GMT

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Scott Pelley's CBS firing

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:01:52 GMT

Scott Pelley's CBS firing