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Behind Kevin Gausman, Jays strive to stop skid in matchup vs. D-backs

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:40:40 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays will turn to right-hander Kevin Gausman in an attempt to escape an early-season funk when they meet the Arizona Diamondbacks in the finale of a three-game set in Phoenix on Sunday afternoon.

The Diamondbacks secured the series win with a 6-2 victory Saturday on Corbin Carroll's grand slam that broke a tie in the eighth, keeping each team on its

Phillies 'got to keep fighting' as Braves on verge of sweep

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:40:29 GMT

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Less than one month into the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are two trains speeding in opposite directions.The Braves have won eight of their past 10 games and will try to complete a three-game sweep in Philadelphia on Sunday night.The Phillies have lost eight of 10, including 9-0 and 3-1 defeats in the first two games of this weekend set. Phi

Orioles contact-less lineup tries for better results vs. Guardians

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:40:22 GMT

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There was a glaring lack of contact from Baltimore Orioles' hitters on Saturday.

The Orioles had four hits -- two of them homers -- while striking out a stunning 16 times.

Baltimore will look to have their bats smack the ball more often in Sunday's finale of a four-game series against the host Cleveland Guardians.

The Guardians have won two of the firs

MLB roundup: Chris Sale, Braves win pitchers' duel vs. scuffling Phils

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:05:07 GMT

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Chris Sale worked seven strong innings and Mauricio Dubon provided a two-run single to lift the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.Sale (4-1) struck out seven and walked only one, giving up just one run and five hits. Austin Riley, Jonah Heim and Ozzie Albies each had two hits as Atlanta won for the eighth time in 10 game

Corbin Carroll slam extends D-backs' win streak, Jays' skid

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:40:29 GMT

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Corbin Carroll broke a tie with an opposite-field grand slam in the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended their winning streak to four games with a 6-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Phoenix on Saturday.

Ildemaro Vargas singled off Jeff Hoffman (1-2) to open the eighth, extending his season-opening hitting streak to a franchise-record 14 games.<

Corbin Carroll grand slam extends D-Backs' win streak, Blue Jays' skid

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:55:20 GMT

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Ildemaro Vargas singled off Jeff Hoffman (1-2) to open the eighth, extending his season-opening hitting streak to a franchise-record 14 games.<

Experience vs. Youth: Golden Knights take on Mammoth in 1st-round series

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:55:17 GMT

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Following a topsy-turvy season that saw them fire their head coach with just eight games left in the regular-season, the Vegas Golden Knights appear to be peaking at just the right time.

The Golden Knights (39-26-17, 95 points) sprinted to a 10-game point streak down the stretch to claim their fifth Pacific Division title in nine seasons and will host the Uta

Carson Kelly's pinch-hit homer propels Cubs over hapless Mets

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:19:05 GMT

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Carson Kelly hit a tie-breaking three-run pinch-hit home run in the sixth inning Saturday afternoon for the host Chicago Cubs, who beat the skidding New York Mets 4-2.

The pinch-hit homer was the second of Kelly's career and his first since Aug. 25, 2021, when he went deep for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Pittsburgh Pirates' Anthony Banda.

Ian Happ home

Blazers face Victor Wembanyama, Spurs to open playoffs

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:40:33 GMT

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The Portland Trail Blazers will get their first look of the season at erstwhile league MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama when they travel to San Antonio to play the Spurs on Sunday in their opening game of the first round playoff series.

The Trail Blazers (42-40) clinched the seventh seed and a meeting with the second-seeded Spurs with a 114-110 road win over Phoenix

LAFC, Earthquakes clash in Western Conference showdown

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:25:23 GMT

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Goals will be at a premium when two of the top teams in the Western Conference meet Sunday as Los Angeles FC plays host to the San Jose Earthquakes.

Each team allowed just two goals through seven league games to lead MLS. They are also two of four teams in the league with a positive goal differential in double digits.

LAFC (5-1-1, 16 points) will be out to

Fresh off play-in win, Suns take on top-seeded Thunder

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:05:06 GMT

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The Phoenix Suns come into their first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder with some momentum after knocking off the Golden State Warriors in the play-in finale Friday to earn the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference.

The Thunder haven't played in a week heading into Sunday's Game 1 of the series in Oklahoma City.

After letting a big lead slip aw

Cubs fill out bullpen after RHP Daniel Palencia moved to IL

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:19:17 GMT

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The Chicago Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Corbin Martin on Saturday to fill out the bullpen after right-hander Daniel Palencia went on the injured list Friday.

To make room on the 60-man roster, the Cubs transferred right-hander Cade Horton to the 60-day IL. Horton underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday.

Palencia, 26, was placed on the IL wit

Thunder open NBA playoffs as heavy favorites to repeat

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:05:04 GMT

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are overwhelming favorites to repeat as NBA champions.

Led by reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder are listed at +110 to win the NBA Finals per DraftKings and +115 per BetMGM.

Oklahoma City finished the regular season with an NBA-best 64-18 record.

The Victor Wembanyama-led San Antonio Spurs (DraftKings: +5

NFL not reviewing Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:55:14 GMT

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An NFL spokesperson told ESPN that the league is not reviewing Mike Vrabel following the publication of photos of the New England Patriots coach with journalist Dianna Russini.

The league's personal conduct policy requires players, coaches and executives to avoid 'conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the National Football League.'

NFL not reviewing Mike Vrabel-Diana Russini situation

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:19:05 GMT

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An NFL spokesperson told ESPN that the league is not reviewing Mike Vrabel following the publication of photos of the New England Patriots coach with journalist Diana Russini.

The league's personal conduct policy requires players, coaches and executives to avoid 'conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the National Football League.'

Warriors' Steve Kerr to ponder future for a week or two

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:40:35 GMT

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Warriors coach Steve Kerr wants to contemplate his situation for a week or two before discussing his future plans with Golden State officials.

Kerr, 60, has guided the Warriors to four championships -- the most recent one in 2022. Friday night's play-in loss to the Phoenix Suns marked the second time in three years that Golden State failed to reach the playoffs.

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer aims to hit right notes vs. D-backs

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:40:29 GMT

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Max Scherzer's off-day preparation includes time on the piano. Don't knock it until you try it.

Scherzer (1-2, 9.58 ERA) will get the ball on Saturday for the Toronto Blue Jays against Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.60) of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The veteran right-handers will meet Saturday in Phoenix in the second game of a three-game set.

A three-time Cy Young A

Now, positivity surrounds Orioles' Jeremiah Jackson as Guardians await

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:19:13 GMT

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Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson hit the foul ball that caused manager Craig Albernaz to suffer a broken jaw and seven facial fractures on Monday.

Jackson gave fans something more pleasant to talk about Friday night when he hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning off reliever Connor Brogdon, capping a 6-4 comeback win for the Orioles a

MLB roundup: Mourning Angels produce shutout, end Padres' win streak

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:19:12 GMT

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Yoan Moncada and Josh Lowe homered as the Los Angeles Angels, only hours after announcing the death of franchise icon Garret Anderson, snapped San Diego's eight-game winning streak with an 8-0 victory on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Angels starter Jose Soriano (5-0) allowed two hits over 5 2/3 innings. He walked four and struck out eight, lowering major-league-l

Jalen Green, Suns shoot past Warriors, charge into playoffs

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:19:09 GMT

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Jalen Green's 36 points helped lift the Phoenix Suns into the playoffs with a 111-96 play-in win over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Friday.

The Suns earned the Western Conference's eighth postseason seed. They will visit the defending champion and top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday to open a first-round series.

Phoenix scored 30 points off t

Oil prices retreat while stock indices surge following US-Iran ceasefire

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:13 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Global stock markets saw oil prices drop, and stock indices soar on Saturday as investors relaxed post US-Iran ceasefire, easing immediate concerns over energy supply stability. Market data indicated a sharp correction in the commodities sector alongside a robust rally across major equity benchmarks.

Brent Crude recorded a significant decline of 7.57 per cent to settle at USD 91

Nolan Arenado, Michael Soroka carry D-backs over Jays

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:40:29 GMT

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Nolan Arenado homered for the third time in four games and drove in two, Michael Soroka won his fourth game and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 in Phoenix on Friday.

Arenado had two hits, and his two-out RBI single for a 5-2 lead capped a two-run seventh inning kept alive on first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s two-out fielding error.

US President Trump reiterates optimism on Iran talks, says blockade will end when "agreement is signed"

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:58:41 GMT

Arizona [US], April 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations with Iran, saying discussions are set to continue through the weekend as efforts intensify toward a potential agreement.

Speaking to reporters after landing in Phoenix for a Turning Point USA event, Trump indicated that the talks were progressing positively, though he stopped short of confi

Kyle Larson looks to defend title at Kansas' AdventHealth 400

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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Through eight Cup Series races, five different drivers have been the first to the checkers and positioned their teams nicely at the top of the standings.

Reigning series champion Kyle Larson is hoping it's his turn to join that list Sunday at the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan.

In its effort to crown a championship by creating more com

Cards' Jacoby Brissett not at offseason program, wants extension

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:40:36 GMT

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is seeking a contract extension that will pay him as a starter.

NFL Network reported on Friday that Brissett is not attending the team's voluntary workout program as a means to address that situation.

Brissett, who has only $1.5 million guaranteed on the lone year of his current contract, is in line to be the Ca

D-backs' Michael Soroka, riding hot streak, turns focus to Blue Jays

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:19:06 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks will return home as one of the hottest teams in baseball, set to open a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night in Phoenix.

Since a 9-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on March 30, the Diamondbacks have won 11 times. Only the San Diego Padres (12) have won more in that stretch. Arizona completed a 6-3 road trip by winning a

White Sox eager to halt woes in opener of road trip vs. A's

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:19:13 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox possess the worst record in the majors as they head out on a six-game road trip.

The first three games will be against the Athletics, beginning Friday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Chicago has won just six of 19 games this season and has dropped eight of its past 10. The trip will conclude with three games against the Arizona Diam

Report: Lynx re-signing Napheesa Collier to 1-year supermax deal

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:19:14 GMT

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Two-time WNBA MVP runner-up Napheesa Collier is sticking with the Minnesota Lynx, who are signing the veteran forward to a one-year, $1.4 million supermax contract, ESPN reported on Thursday.

When the deal is official, Collier will join the Indiana Fever's Kelsey Mitchell (one-year deal) and Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson (three-year contract) as the only WNBA players

Duke coach Manny Diaz inked to extension through 2031

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:19:12 GMT

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Duke coach Manny Diaz inked a contract extension that will keep him in Durham, N.C. through the 2031 season, the university announced on Thursday.

Diaz has posted an 18-9 record at Duke in two seasons and led the squad to its first outright ACC title since 1962 this past season. They defeated Virginia, 27-20, in overtime in t

Suns hope to avoid unfortunate history in play-in finale vs. Warriors

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:05:06 GMT

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After letting a chance at advancing out of the NBA play-in tournament slip away Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns will look to bounce back in an elimination game Friday.

The Suns will host the Golden State Warriors in the play-in finale, with the winner advancing to take on the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs.

Phoenix led Portland by

Surging Braves set to open series against 'grinding' Phillies

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:05:04 GMT

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The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are trending in opposite directions heading into their first matchup of the season Friday.

The visiting Braves have won three series in a row, taking two of three from the Los Angeles Angels, Cleveland Guardians and Miami Marlins over the last two weeks. Most recently, Atlanta won its final two against Miami, including a 6

Offenses for Mets, Cubs trending in opposite directions entering series

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:40:34 GMT

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The New York Mets are mired in their worst offensive slump in almost a decade -- just in time to meet the Chicago Cubs, who are in the midst of a much-needed lineup revival.

The Mets will look to snap a lengthy skid Friday afternoon when they visit the Cubs in the opener of a three-game series between the longtime National League rivals.

Kodai Senga (0-2, 7.

Guardians try to turn out of skid at Orioles' expense

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:55:13 GMT

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The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are the only team that has yet to lose consecutive games this season. The Cleveland Guardians were on the list until dropping two in a row to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Cleveland will attempt to reverse course on Thursday when it hosts the Baltimore Orioles in the opener of a four-game series.

Guardians left-hander Pa

MLB roundup: Padres score 5 in 9th to edge Mariners, extend win streak to 7

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:19:05 GMT

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Jackson Merrill's two-run double capped a five-run rally in the bottom of the ninth Wednesday night as the San Diego Padres stretched their winning streak to seven games with a wild 7-6 win over the visiting Seattle Mariners.

Merrill lined a 2-2 fastball from reliever Jose A. Ferrer down the left field line. Luis Campusano scored the tying run and Ramon Laureano plat

Al Horford's late treys carry Warriors to play-in win over Clippers

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:19:08 GMT

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Al Horford connected on four 3-pointers in the final 5:37 of a Western Conference play-in game, lifting the 10th-place Golden State Warriors to a 126-121 win over the ninth-place Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday in Inglewood, Calif.

Golden State advances to a sudden-death matchup against the Suns in Phoenix on Friday to determine the West's No. 8 seed and the

Diamondbacks plate three in 10th, down Orioles 8-5

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:40:48 GMT

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Adrian Del Castillo drilled a two-run home run in the 10th inning as part of his five-RBI outing as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the host Baltimore Orioles 8-5 on Wednesday afternoon.

Del Castillo's one-out shot to center field was a rocket traveling an estimated 420 feet on the offering from Tyler Wells, a 94 mph fastball, and sparked the Diamondbacks to their s

Fever add backcourt depth, sign G Shatori Walker-Kimbrough

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:55:23 GMT

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Guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough signed a contract with the Indiana Fever on Wednesday.

Terms of the deal were not announced by the team for Walker-Kimbrough.

'Shatori is a versatile guard who adds depth to our backcourt rotation,' Fever chief operating officer and general manager Amber Cox said. 'She's a proven veteran in our league who brings a championship

Cubs, Phillies vie to settle series after 34 runs in first 2 games

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:19:06 GMT

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Nico Hoerner will look to continue his stellar month on Wednesday night when the Chicago Cubs play the decisive contest of their three-game series against the host Philadelphia Phillies.

Hoerner, who has 16 hits and 11 RBIs in April, joined Alex Bregman and Carson Kelly in driving in three runs apiece for Chicago during a 10-4 victory over Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Craig Albernaz, Orioles showing their resolve vs. D-backs

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:05:05 GMT

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A three-game series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Baltimore Orioles already has been eventful.

One of the teams will capture the series victory when they meet for the decisive game of the set on Wednesday afternoon in Baltimore.

The Diamondbacks evened the series with a 4-3 victory on Tuesday, a night after the Orioles rallied from six runs down

MLB roundup: Three-run 10th completes Jays' comeback win over Brewers

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:55:07 GMT

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Myles Straw's two-run double capped a three-run 10th inning as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays rallied for a 9-7 victory over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, the Brewers' sixth consecutive defeat.Toronto scored three runs in the ninth to go up 6-4, but the Brewers tied it with two in the bottom half.Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s one

Dianna Russini resigns from Athletic after Mike Vrabel photos

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:55:16 GMT

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Amid an internal investigation at The Athletic regarding published photos of NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort, Russini resigned on Tuesday.

Last week, the New York Post published photos of the pair at a resort in Sedona, Ariz., stating that they were taken before the NFL league meeting that began March 29 in Ph

Deni Avdija's late heroics lift Blazers past Suns, into playoffs

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:25:09 GMT

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Deni Avdija scored 41 points, and his three-point play with 16.1 seconds remaining capped the Portland Trail Blazers' comeback from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit for a 114-110 victory over the host Phoenix Suns in a play-in game Tuesday.

The Trail Blazers ended a four-year playoff drought and will open a best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series agains

Ildemaro Vargas, Diamondbacks hold off Orioles

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:55:10 GMT

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Ildemaro Vargas hit a three-run homer and Merrill Kelly pitched into the sixth inning in his season debut to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the host Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Kelly, a veteran right-hander who was dealing with a back injury since spring training, logged 5 1/3 innings to pick up the pitching victory. He was charged with two runs on fiv

O's manager Craig Albernaz has facial fractures after foul ball

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:19:06 GMT

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Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz will be in the dugout for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks despite suffering at least seven fractures in his cheek and a broken jaw due to a foul ball off the bat of one of his own players on Monday night.

The incident occurred in the bottom of the fifth inning of the Orioles' eventual 9-7 come-from-behind

Trump returns to Phoenix, touts' peace deal with Iran

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:47:41 GMT

PHOENIX (CN) - President Donald Trump spoke at a Turning Point USA Rally Friday, visiting Phoenix for the first time since the memorial service of Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk.

In a 40-minute speech, Trump boasted that he has ended 10 wars in the first year of his term, celebrating the recent deal between the U.S. and Iran to <

Trump returns to Phoenix, touts peace deal with Iran

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:47:41 GMT

PHOENIX (CN) - President Donald Trump spoke at a Turning Point USA Rally Friday, visiting Phoenix for the first time since the memorial service of Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk.

In a 40-minute speech, Trump boasted that he has ended 10 wars in the first year of his term, celebrating the recent deal between the U.S. and Iran to <

Arizona educators offer unique Indigenous architecture degree

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:58:07 GMT

Educators at Arizona State University are combining cultural characteristics from around the world to offer a new degree program in Indigenous architecture.

The Indigenous Placekeeping and Design Master Degree program coursework i

Winteris on its way, but autumn isn't 'leaving' just yet

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Dropping temperatures tell of winter on its way, but autumn is still having its say.

Young Marcus, tucked insideartistRowena Martinich's sculpture "Morphogenesis"at Melbourne's Werribee Park,watchesautumn leaves.(Photo, circa 2005.)

Bill McAuley's 40-plus-year news career began in 1969 as a cadet photographer at 'The Age' in Melbourne.

He has several publishedcollections, incl

Draft Day Lookback: Smith, Faneca and Ward

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
In honor of the 2026 NFL Draft being held in Pittsburgh, we are highlighting the day members of the Hall of Honor were drafted by the Steelers.
The feature will run from April 17-May 1, featuring some of the team's most iconic players.
Today we feature linebacker Alan Faneca, Hines Ward and Aaron Smith.
April 18
Alan Faneca
Guard

On The Clock: A second look at the top SAFs in the '26 Draft

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The 'On The Clock' crew of Matt Williamson, Mike Prisuta and Max Starks take a look at the top prospects in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh next week. Today, they take a second look at the safety position.
Note: The opinions expressed here are their own and not those of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Matt's First Look
1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State, 6-0, 206 lbs.

Mock Draft Spotlight: Jordyn Tyson

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:40:07 GMT

Justin Robertson
Jordyn Tyson has a household name backing him, and it's one Ravens fans are familiar with.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward was Tyson's receivers coach at Arizona State for the past two seasons. Ward, a four-time Pro Bowler with more than 12,000 career receiving yards, knows what it takes to succeed at the next level. He sees the same fire in Tyson that he had as a player

State of the secondary: What it looks like pre-draft

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Matt Citak
Similar to other areas of the roster, the Giants' secondary has undergone some changes this offseason.
While only one starter from last year's group is no longer on the roster, the depth in the defensive backfield is going to consist of several new faces.
This season's secondary consists of a mix of returning players and newcomers, younger guys and veterans, some experienced and others more

Draft Day Lookback: Joey Porter Sr.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
In honor of the 2026 NFL Draft being held in Pittsburgh, we are highlighting the day members of the Hall of Honor were drafted by the Steelers.
The feature will run from April 17-May 1, featuring some of the team's most iconic players.
Today we feature linebacker Joey Porter Sr.
Joey Porter Sr.
Linebacker
1999-2006
Drafted April 17, 1999
He

On The Clock: A second look at the top CBs in the '26 Draft

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The 'On The Clock' crew of Matt Williamson, Mike Prisuta and Max Starks take a look at the top prospects in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh in April. Today, they take a second look at the cornerback position.
Note: The opinions expressed here are their own and not those of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Matt's First Look
1. Mansoor Delane, LSU, 6-0, 187 lbs.

Cardinals Aren't Ready To Announce Starting Quarterback Yet

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:02:07 GMT

Ossenfort says team is comfortable with Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew
Zach Gershman
Is the Cardinals' Week 1 starting quarterback in the building?
It's a topic that general manager Monti Ossenfort downplayed during his pre-draft press conference with coach Mike LaFleur on Thursday.
"We're not really naming anybody," Ossenfort said when asked who is QB1. "We'll see how that room looks by the

2026 NFL Draft Prospects for Vikings: Linebackers

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:11:06 GMT

Rob Kleifield
The Mock Drafts have been running for months and most commonly predict the Vikings to use their first-round pick on the defensive side of the ball. But if there's one thing that's certain about the NFL Draft it's that nothing is certain. So in leading up to this year's three-day event that begins with Round 1 on April 23, 2026, we're previewing prospects by position groups (all except quarterback, w

State of the WR room heading into the draft

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:10:00 GMT

Matt Citak
The Giants made a big move in the 2025 NFL Draft, moving back into the end of the first round to secure their quarterback in Jaxson Dart.
Dart showed a lot of encouraging signs during his rookie campaign, despite only getting to throw to his top pass-catcher for one half of one game.
Heading into the 2026 campaign, the second-year quarterback will be throwing to some new faces in the wide r

The '26 NFL Draft Class: Offensive Line

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:20:03 GMT

byJohn Oehser&Bucky Brooks
JACKSONVILLEThe group is good. The unknown is how good.
Many analysts see offensive line as one of the 2026 NFL Draft's deepest positions with many starting-level players. And there may be a lot of really good players among those starters.
Whether the class is historically good is another question.
Francis Mauigoa of Miami is considered by some the

2026 Seahawks Draft Preview: Cornerback

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:27:37 GMT

A look at where the Seahawks stand at cornerback heading into the 2026 draft, as well as draft analyst Rob Rangs top-ranked prospects at that position.
byJohn Boyle&Rob Rang
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off next week in Pittsburgh, and for the Seahawks, this year's draft represents a chance to add to a roster mostly made up of the players who were part of the team that won Super Bowl LX in February.

At No. 2, Jets Have Their Pick of Guys on the Edge

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:10:00 GMT

ESPN Draft Analyst Jordan Reid Now Likes Arvell Reese
Jack Bell
If all the mock drafts get it right and QB Fernando Mendoza goes to Las Vegas as the No. 1 overall selection in the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh next week, there was question for a while whether the next three teams -- the Jets, Arizona and Tennessee -- would opt to strengthen their pass rush by selecting an elite edge player.
Most pundits b

Buccaneers.com 2026 Mock Draft 10.0

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A trio of trades shake up the draft order, with the Buccaneers trading down to add draft capital before landing some much-needed edge rush help
Scott Smith
The 2026 NFL Draft is now just a week away, and soon we mock drafters will be giving way to the people with the actual power to distribute this year's top prospects to their first NFL homes. Still, there's plenty of time for another round or two of pre

Remembering the late Dave McGinnis, former Rams assistant head coach

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:05:37 GMT

Stu Jackson
Dave McGinnis, who served as assistant head coach of the Rams from 2012-16, died Monday at the age of 74.
"The Rams are saddened by the passing of former assistant head coach Dave McGinnis," the team said in a statement. "Our sincere condolences are with his family and friends during this difficult time."
"Nobody epitomized the good of the NFL like Coach Mac," Rams president Kevin Demoff p

Cardinals Mock Draft Tracker 2026 5.0

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:30:17 GMT

A look at the analysts' choices for pick No. 3
Zach Gershman
The construction crews in Pittsburgh are hard at work as the NFL draft venue and stage is being built. In Tempe, the Cardinals are putting the final touches on their big board and draft plans. General manager Monti Ossenfort and coach Mike LaFleur will be asked about position groups and many of the draft prospects when they meet with the local m

2026 NFL Draft: Cornerbacks the Falcons could target in each round

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:02:04 GMT

This years draft has several intriguing Day 2 and Day 3 cornerback options who have potential starting upside
Will McFadden
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. It's officially draft month, and while the Falcons may be waiting a little longer than usual to make their first selection, the excitement is building nonetheless.
Atlanta was highly active during the first free agency period under general manager Ian Cunnin

5 Things to Know: Wide Receiver Christian Kirk

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:49:12 GMT

The San Francisco 49ers added another proven playmaker to their offense with the addition of wide receiverChristian Kirk, a dynamic weapon known for his versatility and production through various teams in the NFL.
Originally selected in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, Kirk has built a reputation as a reliable target with the ability to make plays. Now, he brings that experience along with his personality

Eric DeCosta Gives His Take on Vega Ioane, Spencer Fano

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:48:43 GMT

byClifton Brown&Justin Robertson
The Ravens may take a guard with the 14th pick in next week's draft, and Vega Ioane (Penn State) and Spencer Fano (Utah) have General Manager Eric DeCosta's attention.
DeCosta was asked about both during Wednesday's pre-draft press conference.
"I think Fano can play wherever you want him to play," DeCosta said. "He can play tackle, he can play guard. He's a good at

Mick Shots: Honored to recall this Cowboys tale

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Mickey Spagnola
FRISCO, TexasEven though watched Cowboys games on the TV during the 1970s and early 1980s, can't say ever focused in on longtime center John Fitzgerald. For sure, never saw him play in person.
But over this career of covering the Cowboys, got to know John from being around alumni events, interviewing him about days gone by and having been a guest of mine on radio shows.
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The '26 NFL Draft Class: Tight Ends

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:53:21 GMT

byJohn Oehser&Bucky Brooks
JACKSONVILLEThis is a solid class, if perhaps not the best in memory.
When it comes to tight ends, an evolving and increasingly important position in the NFL, the 2026 NFL Draft may not be about a slew of future All-Pro players or a lot of Day 1 drama.
It's mostly about good players who can play professionally at a high level for a long time.
Kenyo

Prospect Preview: KC Concepcion

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:30:26 GMT

Wyatt Miller
Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion's stock has risen dramatically over the past year and he's now a projected first-round pick. After two productive seasons at NC State, Concepcion put the football world on notice during an explosive junior year with the Aggies in 2025 which earned him AP First Team All-SEC honors as a wide receiver and punt returner.
Recent mock drafts fromNFL.com,FOX S

Stephen Jones: Cowboys no han recibido llamadas por Pickens

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:32:05 GMT

Somos Cowboys
FRISCO, TexasUna de las historias ms importantes que rodean la temporada baja de los Cowboys en 2026 ha sido el receptor abierto George Pickens, quien recibi la etiqueta de franquicia no exclusiva a finales de febrero.
La etiqueta presenta varias opciones para ambas partes. Si Pickens la firmara, recibira 27.29 millones de dlares garantizados. Pickens y los Cowboys tambin tien

Mailbag: Could the Ravens Trade Back in Draft

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:34:01 GMT

byRyan Mink&Clifton Brown
Mink:A trade-back is always in play for the Ravens, who have a rich history of moving back to get maximum value and get more picks. Typically, this happens when a cluster of players the Ravens like are sitting there when they're on the clock.
In the Ravens' position, I think that could look something like a combination of offensive tackle Spencer Fano, guard Ve

Tennessee Titans 2026 Draft Preview

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:18:00 GMT

NASHVILLEThe Titans own the fourth overall pick and nine total selections entering the 91st annual National Football League Player Selection Meeting, which will be held next week in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The draft opens with the first round on Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. CDT. Rounds 2 and 3 are set for the following evening, beginning at 6 p.m. CDT, and the process concludes with Rounds 4-7 on Saturda

2026 Top Prospects: Wide Receiver

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:38 GMT

An overview of the top wide receiver prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft, including five expected to be taken in the first round
Brianna Dix
WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State
Carnell Tate lined up as an outside receiver in the Buckeyes' pro-style offense. The downfield threat ranked No. 2 in the FBS with nine catches of 40-plus yards in 2025. Tate boasts outstanding awareness along the bound

Buffalo Bills Mock Draft Watch 8.0 | 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Maddy Glab
April 14: Bleacher Report, Brent Sobleski
No. 26 EDGE Gabe Jacas, Illinois
April 13: NFL.com, Gennaro Filice
No. 26 EDGE Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
Already possessing a pair of sizable starting outside linebackers in Greg Rousseau and Bradley Chubb, the sack-hungry Bills could be intrigued by this fastball off the edge. Howell's 30 1/4-inch a

Call for Immediate Action To Stop the Madness!

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:10:18 GMT

Despite the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, the world still stands at the precipice of war crimes to destroy an entire civilization, and possibly even nuclear war.
From every nation, every sector must act, and act now. We are calling on youwhether you are a congressman, a doctor, a professor or an engineerto join with other colleagues from around the world to contact and urge your American counterpa

Thailand's Natthakritta seals Chongqing golf victory

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:15:57 GMT

CHONGQING, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Natthakritta Vongtaveelap won the Kove.China Sports Lottery Chongqing Women's Open by two strokes on Saturday, ending a winless streak among Thai players dating back nearly three years on the CLPG Tour.
Playing under hot and sunny conditions at KingRun Nanshan Golf Club, the Bangkok native closed with third round score of eight-under 64 to finish on 15-under 201. The victory was w

A big midterms year in Arizona kicks off with the state's largest county embroiled in election drama

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:49:30 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona is expected to have at least two competitive U.S. House races in November while Democrats will be defending their seats for governor, attorney general and secretary of state.

Yet so far, it's been the office running elections in the state's most populous county that has commanded much of the spotlight.

Republican Justin Heap is an

Fifa chief Infantino says Iran will compete at 2026 World Cup

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:57:03 GMT

"Iran is coming for sure," said Infantino during an economic conference organised by the American business news channelCNBCin Washington.
"We hope that by then [the summer] the situation will be a peaceful situation, that would definitely help.
"But Iran has to come,"Infantino added. "They represent their people, they have qualified, the players want to play."
Infantino expressed similar hopes in Marc

Settlement bars Arizona utility from extreme-heat disconnections

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:15:03 GMT

PHOENIX (CN) - Arizona's largest power company will no longer disconnect service for nonpayment when temperatures are at or above 95 degrees Fahrenheit, thanks to a $7 million settlement with the state attorney general's office.

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