Nobody seems to be fully aware of who can and can't play NCAA basketball anymore. We all know you get five years to play four with a redshirt year, but as of late, we've seen guys who turned -- and played -- professional, be able to take advantage of loopholes and come back to the college game. There are other medical reasons, etc., in which a player can petition the NCAA for additional eligibility.Former Ohio State star DeShaun Thomas has apparently taken note from afar and had a bit of an April Fool's joke in May by posting a graphic and announcement that he would be returning to the OSU program for his one year of eligibility he has left.Stay with us here.Thomas played under former head coach Thad Matta from 2010 to 2013. He was a five-star prospect coming out of high school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and had a very solid career in the scarlet and gray, averaging 19.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per contest in 35.4 minutes during his junior campaign. He started in all 27 games that year for Ohio State as a first-team All-Big Ten performer.Thomas left Ohio State after his junior year with one year of eligibility left, but never made it in the NBA, instead having a long and productive professional career in Europe. And that's where Thomas' post comes in. He trolled the NCAA by "announcing" that he would use that one-year of eligibility left at Ohio State and come back to play for Jake Diebler this coming season -- sixteen seasons after wearing the OSU uniform.After 16 seasons, I’ll officially be returning to The Ohio State University with 1 year of eligibility left. 😂🌰Man… after a great conversation with Coach Diebler, I’m excited to announce I’ll be coming back home to suit up for the Buckeyes one more time. After a long career… pic.twitter.com/krRt8QL3NF— DeShaun Thomas (@Deshaunthomas_0) May 21, 2026Who knows, maybe Thomas can test this one out and see where it goes with the NCAA. We know it's in jest, but it just goes to show you how the game has changed and where it might be going. I mean, Diebler could use another wing scorer, right?Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes, and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.This article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: Former Ohio State basketball star DeShaun Thomas throws shade at NCAA

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Drew Burress became Georgia Tech's career leader in home runs, Alex Hernandez drove in four runs, and the Yellow Jackets defeated North Carolina 13-6 on Saturday to claim the ACC Baseball Championship for the 10th time.The top-seeded and third-ranked Yellow Jackets won the tournament for the first time since 2014.Burress led off the bottom of the third inning with his 58th career home run. The blast to left field set the tone for a five-run inning that also featured Hernandez's three-run double.North Carolina got two back in the fourth inning on a two-out single by Rom Kellis V and two more in the fifth on a home run by Owen Hull.Things got wild in the sixth inning when North Carolina scored an unearned run in the top half and Georgia Tech added three runs on three wild pitches by Matthew Matthijs in the bottom half, building an 11-6 lead.Hernandez had three hits, four RBIs and a run scored and Burress had three hits, scored twice and drove in two runs for the Yellow Jackets (48-9). Vahn Lackey had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run.Hull had two hits, scored twice and drove in three runs for the Tar Heels (45-11-1).Georgia Tech used six pitchers, with the win going to Caden Gaudette (6-1), who shut down North Carolina's fifth-inning rally.North Carolina's Folger Boaz (3-3) allowed six runs, all earned, in 2 2/3 innings.Second-seeded and No. 2 ranked North Carolina has nine ACC tournament championships and was the defending champion.Up nextThe NCAA Tournament field will be announced on Monday. Both teams are tournament regulars, with North Carolina having made 37 previous appearances and Georgia Tech 36. ___AP college sports: https://apnews.com/hub/college-sports

Katherine Legge’s ambitious bid to become the first woman to conquer "The Double" – an arduous 1,100-mile motor racing challenge across two tracks in a single day – was abruptly cut short on Sunday following a crash at the Indianapolis 500.The English driver completed just 17 of the scheduled 200 laps on the iconic 2.5-mile oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway before colliding with Ryan Hunter-Reay. Hunter-Reay’s car began to spin in the second turn, forcing him to brake hard to avoid the wall. Legge, trailing behind, steered inside in an attempt to evade the 2013 Indy 500 winner, but as smoke billowed from both braking vehicles, her car struck the inside wall, ending both their races."I’m fine, just gutted more than anything," Legge said after being checked and released from the track’s infield medical centre. "Ryan spun in front of me, I think he was battling his car for a minute, I was just chilling, trying to save fuel and he spun down the track and started coming up the track, so I tried to go low and just didn’t make it."Legge is only the sixth driver in history to attempt "The Double," which pairs the Indy 500 with NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 in North Carolina. The feat has only ever been completed by three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart in 2001.Legge, driver of the #11 HMD Motorsports w/ AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet is introduced prior to the NTT IndyCar Series 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana (Getty Images)Her ill fortune began even before the race, with a flight delay from New York causing her to miss Indy’s annual media day. Communication issues plagued her during Friday’s final 500 practice, and after flying to Charlotte on Saturday, Coca-Cola 600 qualifying was rained out. "Hopefully, we get all of the travel woes out of the way now before the weekend, and this weekend goes smoothly," Legge told The Associated Press on Thursday. "My management has been speaking with Kyle’s management about how to get the logistics sorted out, how they did it and we’re trying our best to copy and paste what they had and they’re just keeping me in the loop."A brief glimmer of hope emerged when the speedway avoided predicted pre-race rain, allowing the Indy 500 to start on time. However, this was quickly extinguished by the tangle with Hunter-Reay, who was also checked and released by IndyCar’s medical team. "It was super tough out there," Hunter-Reay said. "The whole time I was trying to keep it off the wall. Just super disappointing. That’s the busiest I’ve been around here in 16 years. I was trying to keep it off the wall the whole time and finally, one of those wiggles didn't come back in Turn 2."Crashes and adverse weather have been a recurring theme in the last three "Double" attempts. A rain-delayed Indy start prevented two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Larson from reaching Charlotte in time for the 2024 start, and he crashed out of both races last year after another rain-affected Indy start.Legge’s father, Derek Legge, had expressed cautious optimism before the first race, texting from a golf cart outside her garage: "She’ll stay here throughout. We’re keeping an eye on the weather. It might even be delayed here an hour at a time." By then, Legge’s car was already on the Brickyard, with sold-out grandstands and hundreds of people surrounding the vehicles. The English driver started from the 26th spot at Indy, racing for HMD Motorsports with A.J. Foyt Racing. Despite the crash, she still plans to head to North Carolina, where she will start 37th for Live Fast Motorsports following Saturday’s rainout. Rain, however, could still be a factor, with forecasts indicating an increasing chance of precipitation throughout Sunday night in Charlotte. Unlike previous "Double" contenders who had months to prepare, Legge’s attempt was only announced last week, necessitating a rapid organisation of logistics, including helicopter and private jet travel.

Nishesh Basavareddy had a French Open debut to remember Sunday as the 148th-ranked American stunned 9th-ranked and 7th-seeded countryman Taylor Fritz in a first round stunner. The pair battled to three consecutive sets that went to tiebreak. When it got to the fourth with Basavareddy holding a 2-1 lead, Basavareddy dominated to secure a 7-6 (7), 7-6 (7), 6-7 (11), 6-1 upset.Basavareddy, 21 and a former Stanford player, advances to the second round with a stunning upset in his first-ever match in the French Open main draw. Fritz becomes the first top-10 seed to fall at Roland Garros. And he loses in the first round for the second consecutive year after falling to Germany’s Daniel Altmaiera as the No. 4 seed in 2025.Fritz had played in just one match in the previous two months, a straight-sets defeat to Australia’s Alexei Popyrin on Wednesday. Fritz had been sidelined with knee tendinitis, and the Round of 16 loss at the Geneva Open was his only clay-court warmup before playing at Roland Garros Sunday.The rust showed against Basavareddy, who earned his spot in the field as a wild-card for winning the USTA Roland-Garros Wild Card Challenge earlier in May.Basavareddy was the better player in the clutch early as he won tiebreaks in each of the first two sets to take a 2-0 lead. The pair played to 6-6 again in the third set, and Basavareddy took a 3-0 lead in the tiebreak to move to the verge of a sweep. Fritz battled back to tie the tiebreak at 3-3, then survived match point to win an 11-9 tiebreak and force a fourth set. Fritz takes the 3rd 7-6 (9) on his 5th set point. Golden opportunity for Basavareddy wasted. Was up 3-0 and had a MP on return… pic.twitter.com/h9eC4iMMu6— JessetheJuicer (@JesseMurphe) May 24, 2026But Fritz had little more to offer after a grueling first three sets. Basavareddy broke Fritz twice to take a 5-0 lead in the fourth. Fritz then hit a Basavareddy serve into the net on match point, and Basavareddy secured the four-set victory for his first top-10 win and the first American victory over a top-10 opponent at the French Open since 2000.USA's Nishesh Basavareddy UPSETS fellow American No. 7 Taylor Fritz 🤯🚨Fritz was the second highest ranked American coming into to Roland-Garros 😱 pic.twitter.com/IxRtJNmuFt— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 24, 2026"What a match,” Basavareddy said in his on-court interview. “Taylor's obviously a great player, so super happy to get through that, especially after losing the third set. First French Open main draw, and all the support, it's incredible."Basavareddy advances to take on the winner between American Alex Michelsen and Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko in the second round.

In the giddy days between Arsenal being confirmed as English champions and actually getting to lift the Premier League trophy, there was a little line that the players had been talking about.They wouldn’t actually believe they’d done it until they actually got to hold it; to feel how heavy it was.It had been weighing over them for so long, after all. This proved it was real. Every part of its 25.4kg testament to that, nothing left to waste.That’s a bit like Arsenal themselves, given how much went into this arduous title win. Nothing was left on the training ground.Arsenal’s players celebrate their Premier League title triumph at Selhurst Park on Sunday, the club’s first for 22 years (Getty)This Premier League season demanded everything from them. And they ended it with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.If there has been some commentary on how the Premier League also needed a different winner to underline its vaunted competitiveness, that touches on one of the key themes of the campaign.The 2025-26 season has been one which rewarded efficiency and punished waste, much more so than any other in recent years.The point is emphasised right through the division, going down to the very bottom.The most impressive overperformers beyond the champions were the new middle class: Bournemouth, Sunderland, Brighton and Brentford. They have risen because their sophisticated recruitment has maximised resources, taking advantage of the complacency of those wealthier.One of them, of course, was West Ham United.West Ham were relegated with 39 points and went down despite beating Leeds on the final day (Reuters)Going by the last Deloitte Football Money League, the Championship’s newest entrants are also the 20th richest club in the world.Only eight Premier League clubs are wealthier, and none of them – naturally – are the new middle class.West Ham instead as the new grand example of football’s historic propensity for waste only just ahead – or perhaps below – Tottenham Hotspur.This is a consequence of years of both bad management also squandering every single advantage.The strangely open spaces of their tax payers’ stadium reflect the chasm between what has been earned and what has actually been achieved.It is all the worse when you look at the bookend that is their last promotion.West Ham came up in 2012, which was when the Premier League was in final negotiations for the £5bn international broadcast deal that changed everything.There was now more money than clubs knew what to do with.Now, in 2026, the Premier League demands that you have a very strong idea of what you do with it.Roberto De Zerbi rescued Tottenham from the unthinkable: relegation from the Premier League (Reuters)It’s also plays into something of an irony to the Premier League in 2026.It’s got so much money, to produce… this: set-pieces, wrestling in the box, and much more laboured football than we saw in the season’s great counterpoint: Paris Saint-Germain-Bayern Munich.As fashionable as it has been to dismiss this as some kind of English reductiveness, it is the opposite. Thirteen of the managers are from continental Europe, after all, all bolstered by the legions of expensive coaching staff.This evolution, or devolution, really comes from so much money ensuring these coaches have to think about this even more.That’s not just about the cost of success or failure, either. It’s because, with an expanded European calendar, it has made the Premier League so rich in all kinds of talent. It’s not like 20, or even five years ago. Every week, coaches are coming up against the most complex pressing and tactical plans.The effect of this can be seen in one stat. There were only eight wins by four goals or more, a historic low.More games were in the balance for longer, as Arsenal know all too well.After three runners-up finishes, Arteta banished Arsenal ‘doubts’ to make the Gunners champions again (Reuters)One reason that Arteta’s staff actually tilted towards set-pieces away from the aggression of 2022-23, in fact, was because they were increasingly facing more massed defences. That brought more set-pieces, that invited specialism.Hence we’re seeing so much more of that, as well as the wrestling in the box that only brings increased use of VAR.It is the Premier League sapping everything out of its teams.Set-pieces are just the ultimate manifestation of this. Why leave such a potential advantage unexplored?It could be argued this might have the adverse effect of making the Premier League less appealing, but the very competitiveness also keeps it so compellingThe 2025-26 campaign might not have the richest football, but it was abundant in storylines, maybe more than ever before.Pep Guardiola, defeated in a title race, waves goodbye to Man City after 10 incredible years (AP)Nottingham Forest had four managers.It’s incredible to think that Ruben Amorim’s tactics board, Rio Ngumoha’s goal to win the Alexander Isak derby and Graham Potter’s stint at West Ham were all this season.By the end, even the debacle of Liam Rosenior’s brief tenure at Chelsea was overtaken by stories of more historic dimensions, like the departures of greats such as Mohamed Salah and Pep Guardiola.And still no outcome to the Manchester City case. The club insist on their innocence.Amid such headlines, it can be easy to forget Keith Andrews’s impact at Brentford or Daniel Farke’s impressive adaptability to keep Leeds United up.One of England’s great soap operas might be concluding, though, as Manchester United have restored a seriousness. Michael Carrick perpetuated the theme of the season by showing Amorim the value of using players efficiently – putting them in their right positions.Liverpool, amid other tests, found that huge signings in a season like this were a massive risk rather than any kind of guarantee.Mohamed Salah departs Liverpool to leave Anfield with an uncertain future (Reuters)If Arne Slot will continue to face scrutiny, Spurs should still feel the most embarrassment. They should never have even come close to relegation.West Ham now take the mantle of the worse relegation ever, if only because of the worth. The club have taken in billions since their last promotion, and this is the result of it: a shambolic and furious relegation.It was still one game from being Tottenham, and that game might have been the controversial win at Aston Villa.They had to go to a Hail Mary of paying a respected manager in Roberto De Zerbi a reported £16m. There is perhaps another lesson there, given the success of coaches like Arteta and Unai Emery.If best practice in football is still to bring in head coaches under a sporting director, there is a strong argument that you can properly maximise everything you’ve got after that if the coach proves he can be a manager and you empower them.Everyone will now be looking to Arsenal in that regard, even if so many claim they don’t enjoy looking at their football.Arteta’s side have been the model of efficiency. It has been the crucial quality, in a campaign that has punished waste.

The Colorado Buffaloes have made another massive addition to their 2027 recruiting class. Four-star offensive tackle Li'Marcus Jones committed to them on Sunday, announcing the news on social media.Jones is from Brentwood, Tennessee, and picked the Buffaloes over the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Purdue Boilermakers. He is the second commit they have landed this weekend after JUCO defensive lineman Malachi Brown committed on Saturday. Colorado offered Jones a scholarship back in July of 2025 and got him to Boulder on May 15 for an official visit, which allowed them to surge ahead in his recruitment. He took an official visit to Purdue in April and was scheduled to take one to Mississippi State in June, something that is now in doubt.He is ranked as the No. 332 overall player and No. 33 offensive tackle in the 247Sports composite. He is also the No. 13 player from Tennessee. He is the second offensive lineman that Deion Sanders and Co. have landed this cycle, joining three-star interior offensive lineman Kenny Fairley.Jones is the seventh member of Colorado's 2027 recruiting class, four of whom have committed to the Buffaloes in the past week. The group is ranked as the 41st best recruiting class in the country and the 6th best in the Big 12. Jones is one of three four-star prospects they have landed, joining quarterback Andre Adams and safety Gabe Jenkins, they signed just two four-star prospects last year.#Buffspic.twitter.com/MJ8nLBY1lu— Li'Marcus “BUG” Jones (@limarcusjones74) May 24, 2026Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.This article originally appeared on Buffaloes Wire: Colorado football lands offensive tackle Li'Marcus Jones

Jun 4, 2025; Paris, FR; Alexander Zverev of Germany questions Chair Umpire, Louise Azemar Engzell of Sweden, during his match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day 11 at Roland Garros Stadium. © Susan Mullane-Imagn ImagesElectronic line calling has been adopted by tournaments worldwide to track the trajectories and landing spots of balls. Yet the French Open continues to use human line judges, with no electronic replays available for players to challenge calls.Why Does The French Open Not Use Electronic Line Calling?Tennis has been at the forefront of sports in adopting technology. Electronic line calling was first adopted in the 1970s and has now become the standard in tennis, with three of the four Grand Slams and most ATP and WTA tournaments above the 250 level using the technology as part of the sport’s revolution.However, the French Open remains the largest tournament that does not use electronic line-calling. Organizers at Stade Roland Garros believe this allows them to preserve tennis’s traditions while avoiding having human eyes replaced by technology. It also prevents technology from taking away more human jobs in an era where it has quickly become the norm.In 2025, President of the Fédération Française de Tennis, Gilles Moretton, said the federation would like to keep referees and line officials at the French Open for as long as possible.“We are a federation where umpires and line judges work every day and, I say this with all humility, we are the best country for providing officials on the tour. We take pride in this, we have a strong training system. We are a benchmark and we want to stay that way,” he said.With no electronic line calling at the French Open, officials rely on ball marks to make their calls. The line judges make the calls which are then ratified by the chair umpire.While the decision to resist using electronic line calling at the French Open remains controversial, players over the years have also shared their concerns over the reliability of the technology.There have been several cases of system malfunction, and the accuracy of the technology used has also drawn criticism from players, including Emma Raducanu.“I don’t [trust the electronic line calling technology]. I think the other players would say the same thing, there were some pretty dodgy ones but what can you do?” Raducanu said after losing to Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon, where electronic line calling was introduced last year.MORE: Players at Risk of Early Upset at French Open 2026, featuring João Fonseca, Hailey BaptisteNot all players are against the technology, and some have even advocated for the French Open to adopt electronic line calling. However, the French Open continues to resist those calls as it looks to maintain the traditions of storied its 125-year history.

Juve's hardcore fans demanded that the match be suspended (MARCO BERTORELLO)Juventus's local derby at Torino on Sunday kicked off over an hour late for "public safety" after one of the Serie A giants' fans was admitted to hospital following pre-match clashes with rival supporters.Luciano Spalletti's side are one of four teams vying for the two remaining Champions League places, but the players were still in the changing room when their top-four rivals kicked off their fixtures.A kick-off time of 9.45pm local time (1945 GMT) was announced, against the wishes of Juve's away supporters, who demanded that the match be suspended after one of their number suffered what local media are calling serious, but not life-threatening, injuries in the brawl.The announcement sparked anger among Juve fans who abandoned the away end in protest, but in the end the match started at 9.51pm.The other four matches involving teams chasing the top four or trying to avoid relegation were delayed by around five minutes as they were supposed to all kick off at the same time.But the fixtures involving third-placed AC Milan, fourth-placed Roma and fifth-placed Como, who are level on 68 points with Juve in sixth, did kick off despite the Turin derby being delayed.Two points separated Juve from the Champions League spots heading into this season's final round of fixtures.td/mw

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Guardiola’s astonishing stats and records as City managerPep Guardiola leaves Manchester City this summer after a transformative 10 years in charge of the Club. Men's Team North Stand to be renamed ‘The Pep Guardiola Stand’ The Catalan boss has led us to several counts of unprecedented success, lifting 20 major trophies and breaking records galore along the way.His 593rd and final match was also special as he became our longest serving manager by games, overtaking Les McDowall who led us on 592 occasions.Click here to view our Pep Guardiola rangeWe have enjoyed dominance of English football, becoming the first side ever to win the top-flight four years in a row and setting a Premier League points record of 100 in 2017/18.2018/19 remains the only time a team has ever won all four major domestic trophies in the English game – Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Community Shield.2022/23 is perhaps Guardiola’s crowning achievement, taking us to the holy grail of a continental Treble before we completed 2023 as the only English side ever to hold the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup at the same time. Men's Team Exclusive Guardiola merchandise collection available now! Above all, he’s done it with relentless and beautiful attacking football in a style that while inimitable, has inspired sides up and down the pyramid to attempt to play the Pep way.While such an impact can never be fully captured by numbers and records, Guardiola’s time in England has broken new ground on so many frontiers.Here we’ll recount the stats that formed the basis of this historic decade…Overall Premier League tableThe boss has led us to a whopping 865 points from his 380 Premier League games in charge, averaging 2.28 points per game and almost 87 per season.Liverpool are the only other side to make 800 over the course of the last 10 years, ending on 801 – a whopping 64 behind Pep’s City. Men's Team Every word of Guardiola's final pre-match press conference Arsenal are next on 726 with Chelsea on 670 and Manchester United rounding up the top five on 662 – more than 200 behind Pep and City over the course of the last 10 years.Over the course of his 10 years in the Premier League, Guardiola has been the quickest manager to 500, 600, 700 and 800 points.Win percentageThe boss won 70% of his 593 matches across all competitions, coming out on top 416 times.In Premier League terms alone, it’s 269 wins in his 380 games – which is also a win rate of approximately 70%.That’s almost five per cent more than Alex Ferguson, who won 65.2% of his 810 matches in the Premier League and way above other Premier League managerial greats in Arsene Wenger (57.2%), Jose Mourinho (59.2%) and Jurgen Klopp (62.5%).Since 2008/09, when Pep managed in one of Europe’s top five leagues for the first time, he has won 467 league games. That’s over a 100 more than any other boss in that same time period. Men's Team Pep: I leave so confident about City looking to the future Goal differenceWith a goal difference of +576 across his Premier League career, City are 153 better off than Liverpool, who have been the next best side in the 10 years.That’s come from 904 goals scored and only 328 conceded.Meanwhile, our goal difference across all competitions is a frankly unbelievable +901 owing to 1,423 scored and 521 conceded.The three seasons with the best goal difference for a Premier League side have been Pep’s City, finishing +79 in 2017/18, +73 in 2021/22 and +72 in 2018/19.Two of the three highest scoring seasons in Premier League history have come for City under Pep, with the record set by our 2017/18 team with 106.In 2019/20, we hit 102, with Chelsea’s 103 in 2009/10 the only other one to surpass that.Title winsWith six titles to his name, only Alex Ferguson has won the English top-flight more than our boss.He’s tied with Aston Villa’s George Ramsey, who won the league six times between 1894 and 1910, and Bob Paisley at Liverpool between 1976 and 1983.And as we know, our four titles in a row between 2020/21 and 2023/24 is an all-time English football record for the longest streak of top-flight titles.Only Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and David Moyes have won more matches in the Premier League era than Guardiola, but our man’s win percentage is significantly better than any of that trio.Guardiola’s first title in 2017/18 came with a Premier League points record as we racked up a century, an amazing 19 points better than second placed Manchester United.We followed that success up in 2018/19 by edging out Liverpool to the title, claiming 98 points.We were again far ahead of the competition in 2020/21, finishing 12 points ahead of Manchester United before another tense battle with Liverpool ended in a second title decided by just one point.Our 2022/23 season saw us collect 89 points – five more than Arsenal in second before we surpassed 90 again with 91 in 2023/24.90 pointsWe have accumulated at least 90 points in four seasons under Guardiola.That is more than any other side in the Premier League has managed in the league’s entire history, with Liverpool and Chelsea both hitting that mark three times. Manchester United have done it twice and Arsenal once.Most goalsErling Haaland is the most prolific player in Pep’s time at City, scoring 162 times.Sergio Aguero is next with 124 and Raheem Sterling on 120 before Phil Foden rounds up all players to surpass 100 on 110.Most assistsKevin De Bruyne is far and away the most creative player from Pep’s period in charge, providing 158 assists across all competitions.Bernardo Silva is next on 75 with Raheem Sterling on 66 and Phil Foden on 65.Watch video for free with a Cityzens account Register Sign in Loading your videoThis may take a few seconds. Press play when it’s ready.AppearancesBernardo Silva is Guardiola’s most selected player ever, playing 460 times across all competitionsKevin De Bruyne and Ederson are next, getting through 381 and 372 games respectively.All three are amongst the six men to have been part of all six titles under the boss along with Phil Foden, John Stones and Kyle Walker.TrophiesPremier League (2017/18, 2018/19, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24)Champions League (2022/23)FA Cup (2018/19, 2022/23, 2025/26)League Cup (2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2025/26)Super Cup (2023)FIFA Club World Cup (2023)Community Shield (2018, 2019, 2024)Records and milestonesPremier League Only team to win four top-flight titles in a row in English football history.Record points tally in a Premier League season – 100 points in 2017/18.90+ point tallies four times – more than any other club has managed across the entire 34-year history of the Premier League (Liverpool and Chelsea on three, Manchester United on two, Arsenal on one).Quickest manager to 100, 150, 200, 250 Premier League wins.Quickest manager to 500, 600, 700, 800 Premier League points.36 Premier League wins across in 2021 is an English top-flight record for a calendar year.19 away league wins in 2021 is English top-flight record for a calendar year.32 wins in 2017/18 and 2018/19 seasons is most in a single Premier League campaign.The three seasons with the best goal difference for a Premier League side have been Pep’s City, finishing +79 in 2017/18, +73 in 2021/22 and +72 in 2018/19.106 goals in 2017/18 is the most ever scored in a single campaign.704 points in his first 300 Premier League matches, which is 70 more than next best Jose MourinhoOur 14 consecutive wins to end the 2018/19 Premier League season is the longest run of victories at the end of a campaign.Quickest to 150 Premier League wins when scoring three or more goals.FA Cup First team ever to reach the semi-finals eight seasons in a row (2019 – 2026)First team ever to reach the final four seasons in a row (2023 – 2026)Joint biggest FA Cup final victory (6-0 v Watford in 2019, level with Bury v Derby Count in 1903).More wins than anyone else during his time in charge (46, nine more than Chelsea in second).Longest ever run of successive home victories (18), beating Clapham Rovers’ 17 between 1873 and 1881.The best win ratio of any manager to take charge of at least 10 games in the competition, winning 85% of his ties.League Cup Most League Cup victories of any manager in English football history – Five. Alex Ferguson, Brian Clough, Jose Mourinho on four.First manager ever to win the competition four years in a row, with Liverpool’s run of four between 1981 and 1984 overseen by two managers.More wins than anyone else during his time in charge (29 in total).Champions League One of only four managers to win the Champions League/European Cup three times – 2009, 2011 and 2023.Quickest to 100 Champions League wins, requiring just 160 matches. 20 matches faster than previous best Carlo Ancelotti.Second most victories in Champions League history - 117 from 189 games. Ancelotti has the most with 124 from 218.Other First English club ever to lift the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup within 12 months.Only team ever to win all four major domestic trophies in the same season (2018/19) – Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Community Shield.Only the second manager to win both domestic cups at least three times each.In 2025/26, we became the first side ever to win every single game in both domestic cup competitions.We are the only English top-flight team to score 100 goals at home in a single season in all competitions, doing so twice (2018/19 and 2022/23).Most games in charge of City (593), overtaking Les McDowall on 592 in his final match as manager.Competition by competition statsPremier LeagueMatches: 380Wins: 269Draws: 57Losses: 52Goals: 904Conceded: 328Goal difference: +576Trophies: Six (2017/18, 2018/19, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23. 2023/24)Most used player: Bernardo Silva (304)Top scorer: Erling Haaland (112)FA Cup Matches: 54Wins: 46Draws: 1Losses: 7Goals: 160Conceded: 32Goal difference: +128Trophies: Three (2019, 2023, 2026)Most used player: Bernardo Silva (36)Top scorer: Phil Foden and Erling Haaland (12)League Cup Matches: 39Wins: 33 (including penalty shoot-outs)Losses: 6 (including penalty shoot-outs)Goals: 83Conceded: 26Goal difference: +57Trophies: 5 (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2026)Most used player: Phil Foden (29)Top scorer: Riyad Mahrez (8)Champions League Matches: 107Wins: 66Draws: 18 with penalty shoot-outsLosses: 23 with penalty shoot-outsGoals: 246Conceded: 122Goal difference: +124Trophies: 1 (2023)Most used player: Bernardo Silva (86 games)Top scorer: Erling Haaland (34 goals)OverallMatches: 593Wins: 416Draws: 87Losses: 90Goals: 1,423Conceded: 522Goal difference: +901Trophies: 20 (6x Premier League, 5x League Cups, 3x FA Cups, 3x Community Shields, 1x Champions League, 1x FIFA Club World Cup, 1x UEFA Super Cup)Most used player: Bernardo Silva (460)Top scorer: Erling Haaland (162)

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 30 runs to confirm their place in the playoffs in their IPL 2026 match played on Sunday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. With this result, Rajasthan finished on 16 points and joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the knockout stage. MI’s defeat also ended their campaign, as they finished ninth in the table.Batting first, Rajasthan Royals posted 205 for eight. The innings was shaped by late acceleration, with 73 runs coming in the last five overs after a slow start earlier in the innings. Jofra Archer played a key role with the bat as well, scoring 32 off 15 balls, hitting three sixes and a four to lift the total past 200. Other contributors included Yashasvi Jaiswal (27), Dhruv Jurel (38) and Dasun Shanaka (28). Ravindra Jadeja, coming in at No. 9, added three boundaries in the final overs to push the score further.Rajasthan’s start was mixed. Much of the focus was on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top, but Sooryavanshi fell early for 4. Jaiswal looked in good touch in his short stay. He hit two big sixes off Chahar and also sent Will Jacks over long-off for another maximum, but his innings ended on 27 when he was caught after a leading edge off a fuller delivery. At 33 for two, Rajasthan were in trouble.Captain Riyan Parag could not convert his start into a big score. He played a few attacking shots but was dismissed in the sixth over after a mistimed shot was caught by Tilak Varma off AM Ghazanfar (1/45). Dhruv Jurel also played a steady knock of 38 off 26 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes, but could not fully accelerate the innings.Dasun Shanaka added momentum with a quick 29 off 15 balls, including three sixes, but his innings ended due to a mix-up with Jurel in the 11th over. Despite losing wickets, Rajasthan managed to reach a competitive total, helped by Archer’s late hitting.In reply, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 175 for nine. Their chase began poorly as the top order collapsed early. Rohit Sharma (0 off 4), Naman Dhir (6 off 5), Ryan Rickelton (12 off 7) and Tilak Varma (3 off 7) all got out cheaply, leaving MI under pressure.Suryakumar Yadav kept MI in the contest with a strong 60-run innings. He built two important partnerships, first adding 63 runs for the fourth wicket with Will Jacks (33), and later 48 runs with captain Hardik Pandya (34 off 16 balls) for the sixth wicket. For a period, MI looked like they could chase the target.However, Rajasthan regained control in the final overs of the match. Jofra Archer finished his spell with excellent figures of 3 for 17 in four overs, including the wicket of Hardik Pandya. Nandre Burger then removed Suryakumar Yadav, ending MI’s resistance.The dismissal of Suryakumar proved decisive as Mumbai’s hopes ended there. Rajasthan’s bowling unit held their nerve to close out a comfortable win, securing their playoff spot and eliminating Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in the process.

Pep Guardiola won 416 of his 593 games in charge of Manchester City [Getty Images]Pep Guardiola had been playing it cool in the scorching heat that accompanied his final game in charge of Manchester City. Then he cracked. There were tears - and plenty of them.As captain Bernardo Silva's number 20 went up on the fourth official's board on 59 minutes, Guardiola could not keep his emotion in check any longer.The Portugal playmaker shed tears as he was given a guard of honour by both sets of players as he left the pitch. And it was then that they started to stream down his manager's cheeks too.The two men, such pivotal figures in City's recent domination of English football, embraced on the touchline.That raw moment of affection between two greats of the Premier League was captured by photographers and will be printed, framed and hung up in the corridors of Etihad Stadium alongside those of icons Kevin de Bruyne, Sergio Aguero and Yaya Toure.Guardiola wiped his face dry with his white t-shirt and tried to regain his composure as his side strained for one final victory under his management.It was not to be. But despite defeat at the hands of an Aston Villa side high on success after Wednesday's Europa League win, the loss was rendered irrelevant by the sound of the full-time whistle that sparked emotion on the pitch and in the stands.Guardiola attempted to find the words to sum up the feelings of the day. "This chapter will always be there," said the 55-year-old."Bernardo was emotional today, before the game. If you want to cry then cry, if you want to laugh then laugh. Emotions - you have to express them. I don't cry, but when I see somebody else cry, then I cry."Fans flock to see end of Guardiola eraThe merchandise stalls were doing a roaring trade before kick-off as flags and scarves emblazoned with Guardiola's face were bought by those attending the end of this incredible era.The arrival of the City team bus was greeted by hundreds of supporters lining up alongside the barriers in front of the Colin Bell Stand entrance, hoping to catch a glimpse of Guardiola entering the stadium for one last time as their manager.His tenure has delivered the Premier League title six times, as well as the holy grail of a Champions League plus three FA Cups and five Carabao Cups. City have never previously seen success like it. Very, very few have. Only the great Manchester United era under Sir Alex Ferguson and Bob Paisley's Liverpool in the 1970s and '80s have enjoyed such trophy laden years.A huge banner was unfurled in the East Stand as the players emerged onto the pitch before kick-off that read '10 years with Pep - Game changer, history maker, City forever'.Villa boss Unai Emery, who called Guardiola football's "only genius" in the build-up to the game, presented his fellow Spaniard with a memento before the match began.Guardiola barely flinched when his penultimate signing Antoine Semenyo volleyed home the opening goal, instead remaining in his seat and seemingly taking it all in.To the left, his name will be immortalised at Etihad Stadium forever, with the newly expanded north end renamed the 'Pep Guardiola Stand' in his honour.Guardiola said on Friday he was incredibly proud his father's name will be adorned inside the stadium forever and 95-year-old Valenti was there for his son's final game in charge.His voice cracked during his farewell speech on the pitch, as supporters serenaded him with chants of "We've got Guardiola" one last time. He made one final lap of honour and exited down the tunnel."Many memories - forget the titles, it's the memories. All of us," said Guardiola. "All the people here are extraordinary."Life is made of periods, we lived an incredible period. If I had energy I would stay here. A new person has to do this job."Our time was good. Thank you to all the people, the new stand is beautiful."Emery added: "A huge honour for me to compete with Pep Guardiola. He is the best. I built my career a lot of time competing against him, especially in Spain."The level he has - he is the best coach in the world."Villa ruin Guardiola's final game in charge of Man CityAn architect who redefined football - why Guardiola stands apart'Man City fans need to be patient with Maresca'It was fitting that Sunday's game took Guardiola - City's greatest manager - to the top of the list for most games in charge of the club.Guardiola won 416 of his 593 games in charge, a victory ratio of 70.2%. Only Manchester United's Ferguson, with 13, has claimed more top-flight English titles .His points-per-game rate of 2.28 is unmatched by any manager to have taken charge of 20 or more games in England and City remain the only side to win 100 points in a Premier League season."10 more years, 10 more years, Guardiola" was the chant echoing from the South Stand in the knowledge that the Spaniard will take up an ambassadorial role upon his departure.Negotiations with Enzo Maresca are at an advanced stage, so it remains to be seen when his appointment as Guardiola's successor will officially be confirmed."The Man City fans just need to be patient with Enzo Maresca," former striker Chris Sutton said on BBC Radio 5 Live."It is similar to David Moyes following Sir Alex Ferguson. It's an impossible task following Pep Guardiola with the way his teams have played, the way he has adapted over the years and the huge amount of trophies he's won."In many ways, they have won the FA Cup and League Cup this season but they will still be a little bit disappointed. That is how far they have come under Guardiola."And Guardiola's advice to his successor?"They have to be themselves," he said. "That is the most important thing. The way they communicate, the way they play, they have to be them."This club is good at many things, and they do transitions really well. It will be good."Goodbye to Silva, Stones and two old favourites Bernardo Silva has featured in more games than any other player during Pep Guardiola's managerial career [Getty Images]Guardiola has been the dominant figure at City over the past 10 years - but the key departures from the Etihad this summer do not end there.Captain Silva and defender John Stones will both leave upon the expiry of their contracts next month and they were presented with framed shirts by Guardiola.Silva has been one of Guardiola's pivotal players, featuring in more games - and astonishing 460 - for the Spaniard than any other player during his career."It's really tough to put into words my feelings towards City, to you guys," Silva said while addressing the crowd. "I don't think I will ever feel the same love ever in my life. This will forever be my family and I'm really grateful."Stones added: "I can't express the gratitude that I feel for the love that you've given me. It's been a dream come true."From the bottom of my heart and my family's hearts, thank you so much."There was a chance to give a proper send-off to two former players too.Ex-captain Ilkay Gundogan - who scored the winner on the final day against Villa in 2022 - and goalkeeper Ederson both returned to the Etihad to take the acclaim having left for Turkey on deadline day last summer.Guardiola's staff member and right-hand man Manel Estiarte, fitness coach Lorenzo Buenaventura and long-serving goalkeeping coach Xabi Mancisidor were all recognised for their contributions too, with the trio also set to depart.It was truly the end of an era at the Etihad, an era Guardiola, his players and the City supporters will cherish forever.

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge ended a career-worst 11-game streak with no RBIs by hitting a game-ending, two-run homer off Kevin Kelly in the ninth inning that lifted the New York Yankees over the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 Sunday for their first win in five games this year against their AL East rival.After New York's Ryan Weathers and Tampa Bay's Drew Rasmussen each pitched seven shutout innings, Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger made a key defensive play with two outs in the eighth. With Oliver Dunn at second and Junior Caminero at first, Ryan Vilade singled to left and Bellinger threw out Vilade at third as Ryan McMahon applied the tag before Dunn crossed the plate.Kelly (3-2) walked Trent Grisham, starting the ninth and Judge hit a first-pitch sinker on the inside corner to the opposite field. The ball landed in the second row of the right-center field seats for his 17th homer, his first since May 10. Judge, who entered in a 1-for-24 slide, hit his fourth walk-off homer, his first since 2022, ending the Yankees' fastest game of the season after 2 hours, 12 minutes. It was his eighth walk-off hit.Judge's drive would have been a home run in just three major league ballparks: Citizens Bank Park and Great American Ball Park are the others.New York ended a three-game losing streak with its fifth win in 15 games and stopped a five-game winning streak by Tampa Bay, which lost for just the fourth time in 17 games. The Rays' AL East lead was cut to 4 1/2 games over the Yankees.Tim Hill (1-2) struck out Richie Palacios to strand two runners in the ninth.Up NextRays: LHP Shane McClanahan (5-2, 2.82 ERA) opens a three-game series Monday at Baltimore. Yankees: RHP Will Warren (6-1, 3.61) opens a three-game series Monday at Kansas City, which starts RHP Michael Wacha (4-2, 2.70).___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

NEW DELHI: The tension was clearly visible on Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara’s face during his side’s must-win IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.Sangakkara remained glued to his seat till the very last ball, repeatedly wiping sweat off his face with a towel and barely showing any expression throughout the game.But the moment the final ball was bowled and Rajasthan Royals confirmed their playoff qualification with a 30-run win over Mumbai Indians, a visibly relaxed Sangakkara stood up, applauded his players and exchanged handshakes with members of the support staff and team.While Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders were dependent on complicated qualification scenarios and net run-rate equations, Rajasthan Royals entered the game with a simple task - win and qualify for the playoffs.RR delivered under pressure, riding on Jofra Archer’s brilliant all-round performance to seal the fourth and final playoff berth in style."During the last timeout it was just about sticking to plans and holding your nerve. When you go to the back end it's all about who responds better under pressure. All the bowlers did a brilliant job. And on the field we were pretty tidy. It's always guesswork isn't it (Archer's promotion while batting). It's great when it works and pretty ugly when it doesn't," Sangakkara said after Rajasthan Royals’ victory.Jofra Archer shines with bat and ballArcher first made a crucial impact with the bat, smashing 32 runs off just 15 deliveries to help Rajasthan Royals post 205 for eight.The England pacer hammered three sixes and a four during his quickfire cameo that changed the momentum of the innings.He then backed it up with an outstanding spell with the ball, returning figures of 4-0-17-3 to earn the Player of the Match award."We know what Jofra can do with the bat. Wanted him to go out there and take a bit of risk. And then let Ferreira and Dubey handle the later overs when the bowlers were tired in the sun. Unfortunately Donovan did get out but Jofra kicked on and then Jaddu coming in at the end with a bung elbow got us over the line," Sangakkara said."From where we were, looking at only 180, 206 was a fantastic effort. He has been like that in every single game (Archer being fired up). Very invested in the team, helping everyone. Has been our spearhead right from the start. Very proud of him."Sangakkara praises young spinner YashThe Rajasthan Royals coach also reserved special praise for young spinner Yash Raj Punja, who impressed against a strong Mumbai Indians batting line-up. Punja claimed 2/44. "Yash has been an interesting choice for us. He's tall, has got good revs on the ball, turns his leg spinner and the googly. This is a good wicket to bat on but the way he bowled to those seasoned batters was outstanding. We don't pick age, we pick ability," Sangakkara added.Rajasthan Royals will now face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator of IPL 2026 on May 27 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge ended a career-worst 11-game streak with no RBIs by hitting a game-ending, two-run homer off Kevin Kelly in the ninth inning that lifted the New York Yankees over the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 Sunday for their first win in five games this year against their AL East rival.After New York’s Ryan Weathers and Tampa Bay’s Drew Rasmussen each pitched seven shutout innings, Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger made a key defensive play with two outs in the eighth. With Oliver Dunn at second and Junior Caminero at first, Ryan Vilade singled to left and Bellinger threw out Caminero at third as Ryan McMahon applied the tag before Dunn crossed the plate.Kelly (3-2) walked Trent Grisham, starting the ninth and Judge hit a first-pitch sinker on the inside corner to the opposite field. The ball landed in the second row of the right-center field seats for his 17th homer, his first since May 10.Judge, who entered in a 1-for-24 slide, hit his fourth walk-off homer, his first since 2022, ending the Yankees’ fastest game of the season after 2 hours, 12 minutes. It was his eighth walk-off hit.Judge’s drive would have been a home run in just three major league ballparks: Citizens Bank Park and Great American Ball Park are the others.New York ended a three-game losing streak with its fifth win in 15 games and stopped a five-game winning streak by Tampa Bay, which lost for just the fourth time in 17 games. The Rays’ AL East lead was cut to 4 1/2 games over the Yankees.Tim Hill (1-2) struck out Richie Palacios to strand two runners in the ninth.Up NextRays: LHP Shane McClanahan (5-2, 2.82 ERA) opens a three-game series Monday at Baltimore.Yankees: RHP Will Warren (6-1, 3.61) opens a three-game series Monday at Kansas City, which starts RHP Michael Wacha (4-2, 2.70).

The Rays absolutely had their chances to win this game to wrap up a five-day and two-game road trip, but bad baserunning in multiple innings left the club scoreless to set up an Aaron Judge walk-off home run in the 9th.The game for the Rays came down to two innings – the 3rd and the 8th – and poor decisions on the basepaths derailed both innings. Carson Williams led off the third with a walk, but was promptly picked off first by Ryan Weathers:View LinkThat moment was followed by singles from both Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda, but instead of Williams scoring on either event, the inning ended when Junior Caminero grounded into a 6-4-3 double play. The 8th inning was more painful because a one-out double off the wall by Diaz was soon followed by a two-out intentional walk of Caminero by Fernando Cruz. Kevin Cash elected to leave Ryan Vilade in to face Cruz with Tim Hill warming in the pen, and Vilade had a tremendous at bat against Cruz singling into left field. That single would have easily scored pinch-running Oliver Dunn if Caminero had not decided that he should take it upon himself to go first to third on a ball hit to left field and get thrown out at third before Dunn was able to cross the plate:View LinkBellinger picked up the baseball as Caminero was into his second step toward third base from mid-left field, and from the video above, it is not clear when he made the decision to run, but his delusions of grandeur cost the Rays the go-ahead run in the 8th because this was just an aggressively bone-headed decision that someone who is not the fleetest of foot absolutely cannot make in that moment:It turns out one run would not have mattered as Kevin Kelly turned an 0-2 count to Grisham into a walk before Aaron Judge broke out of his 11-game RBI slump with a walk-off shot into right-center field. The bad baserunning should not take away from what a brilliantly pitched game by both starters today. Ryan Weathers held the Rays at bay through the first seven innings with only Nick Fortes making any type of hard contact off him. Weathers only generated five swings and misses, but the combination of his stuff and the damp and windy weather shut down the offense. Rasmussen went seven innings on 92 pitches generating 14 whiffs resulting in six strikeouts and just one walk. It was the first time in three years Rasmussen worked seven complete innings and his sixth consecutive start allowing three or fewer runs since the unfortuate outing in Pittsburgh five weeks ago.One area of positivity was something Nick Fortes corrected during the game. Jazz Chisholm Jr was easily able to steal a base in the second inning as Fortes’s throw went to the shortstop side of the bag, something he did twice on Friday night:View LinkDavid Laurila had an interesting piece on Fangraphs the other day which included quotes from Hunter Feduccia in it“I don’t know exactly when they started teaching this, but it’s more to the right side of the bag,” Feduccia told me. “The infielder will set up there to give you a good target. If you tag the runner before he gets to the bag, you have a better chance of not getting swim-moved, and things like that. If you accidentally pull your throw to the left side of the bag, you’re not giving yourself as much of a chance as when it’s toward the runner.”The article then goes on to quote Matt LewCroy who says video review helped teams see throws to the first base side were yielding more out calls, and now teams are coaching that at all levels. Fortes self-corrected in the 4th and barely nabbed Bellinger attempted steal of second base:View LinkThe Rays have struggled all season to prevent the running game, but throws like that at least give the ifnielders a fighting chance and it was good to see Fortes make the better throw the next time the siutation presented itself.The Rays have been in New York since Wednesday night and played just two games in their five-day, four-night stay and walk away with a series split and a 4.5 game lead in the division. They take an Amtrk down from Penn Station to Union Station in Baltimore, where the Orioles walked off the hapless Tigers today with Colton Cowser taking a center cut cutter from Kenley Jansen into the centerfield bleachers. Perhaps the coaches can conduct a micro-lesson while on the train on baserunning to avoid repeating the misatkes of the weekend which also included two pickoffs on inside moves at second base in the first game.

Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma box score: Live stats from 2026 NCAA Softball Super Regionals originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Oklahoma Sooners softball team woke up after a loss on Friday to tie the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday. A battle of SEC teams comes with winner-take-all game three.The Sooners need to come out firing with hopes of advancing to the WCWS. As for the Bulldogs, they've proven the ability to hang with the favored Sooners and will be ready to go. This will be MSU's toughest test of the year. 2026 NCAA Softball Super Regionals1234567RHEMississippi State 201120670Oklahoma 000000022Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma live box score NCAA Softball Super RegionalMississippi StateBatterPOSABRHRBIBBSOAVGOBP23Des RiveraC200000.284.30724Morgan StilesSS311000.309.40222Tatum SilvaCF200010.322.35448Delainey EverettP000000-0.0%83Xiane Romero2B311000.232.33012Paige ErnstesDP311100.189.27913Morgan BernardiniLF311201.267.32910Nadia Barbary3B110020.337.40133Kinley KellerRF302300.323.3795Ally SupanPR010000.000.1252Abby G. Richardson1B301000.239.343Total23676312B: Romero 1 (5)G. Richardson 1 (8)H: Ernstes 1 (3)Bernardini 1 (3)RBI: Ernstes 1 (18)Bernardini 2 (29)Keller 3 (13)PitcherPOSIPHRERBBSOBFERA48Delainey EverettP5.020023190Total5.02002319Everett 62 (36 strikes)Ammon 64 (41 strikes)Goold 17 (4 strikes)Faircloth 67 (33 strikes)Oklahoma BatterPOSABRHRBIBBSOAVGOBP19Berkley ZacheP000000001Kendall WellsC100000.374.4895Ella ParkerRF201000.402.5377Kasidi PickeringDP100011.373.50522Kai MinorCF301001.450.48524Audrey LowryP000000-0.0%42Gabbie GarciaSS200000.398.46777Sydney Barker3B100000.262.38899Miali GuachinoP000000-0.0%9Tia MilloyPR000000.353.42912Lexi McDanielPH100000.424.48213Isabela Emerling1B200001.412.47116Abby DaytonLF100010.394.51850Ailana Agbayani2B200000.359.483Total1602023PitcherPOSIPHRERBBSOBFERA19Berkley ZacheP1.0111105024Audrey LowryP1.1111006099Miali GuachinoP3.054321150Total5.17653126Zache 27 (16 strikes)Lowry 21 (12 strikes)Berzon 41 (28 strikes)Guachino 53 (33 strikes)More NCAA NewsDeion Sanders buyout, contract details as Colorado Buffaloes coachDiego Pavia makes terrible mistake ahead of 2026 NFL DraftTodd McShay said the uncomfortable thing out loud about Diego PaviaShedeur Sanders is all over social media after Colorado GPA surfacesBill Belichick, Jordon Hudson at Kentucky Derby leaves everyone saying the same thing

London Pulse emerged with a 67-66 win over LexisNexis Dragons in the Netball Super League after being taken to extra time.Third-place Pulse were level at 56-56 with their opponents at the conclusion of regular time.Kamogelo Maseko put them in the lead with a minute remaining of the extra period, and Pulse closed out the match against the fifth-placed Dragons.Liv Tchine was Pulse's top scorer with 37 goals, while Maseko added 16 of her own."Really proud of the group of get across the line," player of the match Halimat Adio told BBC Sport."We don't want to go to extra time. We managed to do it, it's testament to our fitness."In Sunday's other fixture, Birmingham Panthers won only their second match of the season, prevailing 52-51 against London Mavericks.Panthers move off the bottom of the table, taking the victory despite having fewer shots than their sixth-placed opposition.Betsy Creak scored the most goals for Panthers with 31, and they are replaced at the foot of the table by NIC Leeds Rhinos after their 79-55 defeat by Loughborough Lightning on Saturday.Samantha Wallace-Joseph scored 34 goals for Lightning, who sit second in the table.In Friday's match, Nottingham Forest, who secured the fourth and final play-off place last weekend, lost 78-51 to league leaders AO Manchester Thunder.Forest's Rolene Streutker was the game's top-scorer with 30 goals, but it was not enough to stop Thunder, for whom Eleanor Cardwell, Lois Pearson and Sophie Fawns scored 25, 17 and 12 goals respectively.The regular season concludes next weekend with the 14th and final round of fixtures, prior to the all-important play-offs.How to follow 2026 Netball Super League on BBC SportBBC Sport has shown one game per week during the regular season.Watch live on the BBC Sport website, app and iPlayer (UK only):30 May: AO Manchester Thunder v Loughborough Lightning (17:00)

It keeps getting worse for the New York Mets originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The New York Mets probably didn't plan on getting swept by the Miami Marlins this weekend.They also didn't help their cause on Sunday by scoring exactly zero runs.Tough to win when you don't score.And while the Marlins could've just walked off a scoreless game in the bottom of the ninth with one run, where's the fun in that?Instead, Heriberto Hernandez went dead central with the bases loaded for a walk-off grand slam.HERIBERTO HERNANDEZ WALK-OFF GRAND SLAM!The Marlins complete the sweep of the Mets! 🐠 pic.twitter.com/2j2XuP0ch4— Just Baseball (@JustBB_Media) May 24, 2026MORE: Patrick Corbin shows Paul Skenes you can't predict baseballGiven Devin Williams' struggles already this season, this moment probably isn't going to raise his confidence too much.With this outcome, the Mets are now 22-31, dead last in the NL East Division.The Marlins, even with the sweep, are only 25-29. They're a spunky team but not an obvious contender. They shouldn't be sweeping the Mets' expensive roster.At this point, though, New York is clearly not the team they look to be on paper. And the on-field product is starting to get pretty darn depressing.More MLB news:Bo Bichette reveals his plans for his opt-out clauseThe Phillies intentionally got rid of their DH and put their closer in the 3-spotThe last time a team was this bad at walking, it took 9 balls to earn a walkChase Burns makes Reds history that hasn't been done in 104 yearsGuardians pitcher trying to complete incredible comeback

It's been a long wait, but after 22 years Arsenal finally have their hands on the Premier League trophy once more.The success completes Mikel Arteta's remarkable transformation of the club across nearly seven years, now taking the biggest step of all to become domestic champions.His side have shrugged off the tag of 'nearly men' after three successive second-place finishes and now, with the trophy drought ended, thoughts can move to the future."That was beautiful," Arteta said after lifting the Premier League trophy for the first time, hoisting it aloft at Selhurst Park following Sunday's 2-1 win against Crystal Palace."Look at the joy of all of the people, they have been waiting for this for so long. We have had difficult moments along the way but it is all worth it when you see that kind of reaction."Now it is time to enjoy and take the manager hat off."I think we showed an incredible connection, commitment and courage. Everything around us has fuelled our desire to do it."And with a Champions League final against Paris St-Germain on Saturday to look forward to, this could be the start of a period of real dominance for the Gunners.The key moments that decided the Premier League title raceBoats, fire and a TikTok song - inside Arsenal's title winWhy could it be period of dominance?A big reason why this league win is such an important psychological moment for Areteta and Arsenal, is that the Arsenal manager was able to overcome long-time friend and mentor Pep Guardola.The City boss, leaving after 10 seasons in charge, has been the reason for so much of Arsenal's recent disappointment. With Arteta now getting the best of his former colleague, the time for sustained success could be now for Arsenal.Last season's title rivals Liverpool finished 25 points behind the Gunners and there is a debate about whether current manager Arne Slot is the right man to get them back into title contention.Manchester United, although rejuvenated by Michael Carrick, are not back as regular challengers just yet and Chelsea have had a disappointing season and finished in mid-table.Arteta has already shifted the messaging to his players about how their mentality will change now that they are league winners as he urges them to add more silverware to their collection. "I said to the boys that this shirt now represents something else." Arteta said in his post-match press conference. "We are the champions, and that brings a lot of confidence and a different kind of presence and energy to it. "But as well, another kind of responsibility and my job now and [that of] everybody at the club is going to be lift those standards now and achieve much more, because I think we are capable of doing it." Why Arsenal can go to the next level and keep winningArteta has already said that he wants "to have the parade with two big trophies" as he sets out to win the Champions League for the first time in Arsenal's history.Arsenal backed Arteta with around £250m of spending last summer as they looked to increase the quality and depth of their squad and they brought in players like Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi, who were categorised as 'win now' signings. Arteta wants to build a legacy of sustained success at the Gunners and once the Champions League final is over, focus will move to tying him down to a new contract. Initial talks have been had and will increase in pace as all parties work to have the new contract sorted before next season.The Gunners are going to invest again in the transfer market this summer with co-chair Josh Kroenke already saying that Arteta is going to backed. "If anyone deserves this, it's this group." Kroenke said to Sky Sports after the Arsenal trophy lift. "[We are invested] emotionally, financially, everything. This club means the world to us. "I think it took some people a few years to realise what that really meant but we have great people, players and coaches. We just have to continue providing the resources to do magical things like they did this season.Arsenal's football leadership, with Josh Kroenke, CEO Richard Garlick, director of football operations James King and sporting director Andrea Berta alongside Arteta, are looking to recruit a midfielder, left-winger and striker. However, some money will have to be recouped too after last year's big spending. And with success secured, his level of influence and the transformation complete, now could be the time for Arteta to develop Arsenal into serial winners. Latest Arsenal news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about Arsenal - what do you want to know?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, BBC football pundit Troy Deeney has given you his team and manager of the week.This time, however, it's the big one. Team of the season.Do you agree? Give us your thoughts using the comments form at the bottom of this page.[BBC][BBC]David Raya (Arsenal): What an unbelievable season. Three seasons in a row now he has won the Golden Glove. He is a huge part of why Arsenal went on to win the league, and in my opinion that save against West Ham is the save that won them the title. He has been fantastic and it's crazy to me that he is not Spain's number one.[BBC]Michael Kayode (Brentford): At 21-years-old, he has got Brentford to an unbelievable part of the season. He has been able to lock down attackers, defend properly and also the assists with the long throw. The threat that he offers - he has been fantastic.William Saliba (Arsenal): He has the brains and intelligence to mop up everything. It's very rare you see him caught out of position. Gabriel (Arsenal): He and Saliba have a wonderful partnership. The two have been massive and monumental in delivering Arsenal their first title in 22 years and Gabriel chips in with goals and assists from set-pieces too.Nico O'Reilly (Man City): In my opinion, he is the player of the season. He has been fantastic playing in two different positions. He has been a real glimmer of hope for whoever takes over Manchester City moving forward.[BBC]Declan Rice (Arsenal): If Arsenal can win the Champions League and if England can go deep in the World Cup, he is on pace for a Ballon d'Or. He has been fantastic. The engine for Arsenal and the player that keeps getting better, week after week.Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd): He broke the assists record with 21 assists. He has been brilliant and got the club back into the Champions League. We have said it over the past few seasons but where would Manchester United be without him?Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool): And where would Liverpool be without this guy? He has played everywhere and his goals and assists this season don't do him justice. He has been the only real glimmer of hope for the side.[BBC]Antoine Semenyo (Man City): He had an unbelievable start to the season with Bournemouth and he came in for City in January and was the spark that got Manchester City going and ultimately kept them in the title hunt. Jarrod Bowen (West Ham): It is unbelievable what he has done with a team that got relegated. Twenty goals and assists in the Premier League is frightening for a team that got relegated.Igor Thiago (Brentford): Twenty-two Premier League goals. The first Brazilian to score more than 20 in the Premier League ever. He has been fantastic.[BBC]Mikel Arteta (Arsenal): Arteta has brought Arsenal back from the brink of being a laughing stock to the team that could potentially dominate for the next three or four years. He was fantastic in every phase of what he has done, never got away from his belief system and you have to say, it looks very scary for the rest of the Premier League. Do you agree with Troy's selections? Who would be in your Team of the Week? Have your say using the comments form below:Follow your Premier League club on BBC SportAll your football quizzes in one placeGet football news sent straight to your phone

Felix Rosenqvist won a thrilling Indy 500 on Sunday, giving the Swedish driver his first-career Indy 500 win and just the second win of his IndyCar career. But fans might have taken notice to country singer Morgan Wallen's name getting dropped after the win. Rosenqvist's car was sporting a Morgan Wallen-themed livery, which made it appear as if the singer had personally sponsored Rosenqvist's car.That wasn't exactly the case. Rosenqvist — who races for Meyer Shank Racing — had a music-themed livery as part of the team's collaboration with SiriusXM. As part of the sponsorship, SiriusXM chose to promote its special Morgan Wallen Radio station for the month of May. The Morgan Wallen machine is lookin’ fast folks 💨#MorganWallen // #Indy500pic.twitter.com/nIQdGCm111— Meyer Shank Racing (@MeyerShankRac) May 24, 2026Via Racer.com: “Wallen’s music will ride along with Rosenqvist as he begins his Month of May campaign in style,” the teams aid. “The No. 60 SiriusXM Honda will sport a new livery inspired by Wallen’s signature aesthetic that captures the spirit of country music and the energy of one of the genre’s biggest names.“The special livery continues SiriusXM and Meyer Shank Racing’s creative collaborations, bringing together the worlds of music and motorsports in one of racing’s most iconic months. As the IndyCar paddock turns its attention to Indianapolis, Rosenqvist and the No. 60 team will look to carry momentum into both the Sonsio Grand Prix and the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.”So while Wallen wasn't personally involved, he did get his name attached to the Indy 500 winner. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Why Morgan Wallen's name was on Felix Rosenqvist's Indy 500 car?

Indy 500 Morgan Wallen car, explained: Why winner Felix Rosenqvist drove car with country music star's name originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Felix Rosenqvist won the Indy 500 on Sunday, but country music star Morgan Wallen can call himself a winner, too.Rosenqvist won in a car that had Wallen's name emblazoned on the side, and he wore Wallen's name across his chest as he got out of the car and celebrated the life-changing victory.Rosenqvist is originally from Sweden, a long way from Tennessee, but the unlikely duo made a name for itself in Indianapolis on Sunday.What's the connection between Rosenqvist and Wallen? Here's what you need to know.MORE:Full results from Indy 500Indy 500 Morgan Wallen car, explainedRosenqvist drove a Morgan Wallen-themed car at the Indy 500 as part of a collaboration between Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) and SiriusXM. Here's a look at the custom design:Felix Rosenqvist’s car for the Indy GP and the Indianapolis 500.Sirius XM Morgan Wallen Radio scheme. #INDYCARpic.twitter.com/ibCDvMe560— Larry (@IndyLarryy) May 5, 2026"The No. 60 SiriusXM Honda will sport a new livery inspired by Wallen’s signature aesthetic that captures the spirit of country music and the energy of one of the genre’s biggest names," MSR said in a statement in early May. "The special livery continues SiriusXM and Meyer Shank Racing’s creative collaborations, bringing together the worlds of music and motorsports in one of racing’s most iconic months."Omg! Felix Rosenqvist at the bricks! That was incredible,Things you don’t expect to hear at the #Indy500 👇“Morgan Wallen just won a race” pic.twitter.com/DyWDkTBRcr— Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace) May 24, 2026The partnership between the two sides is nothing new, as Rosenqvist's car has represented Metallica and Tom Petty at different points over the past year. How much Wallen himself is actually invested in the Indy 500 isn't clear, but the partnership certainly paid dividends for Wallen and SiriusXM with Rosenqvist winning the Indy 500 with millions of fans watching at home.Felix Rosenqvist-Morgan Wallen connectionIt isn't clear whether Wallen actually has a relationship with Rosenqvist, as the connection between Meyer Shank Racing and SiriusXM is what has put the Indy Car driver in cars with various music-themed designs. Wallen wasn't at the Indy 500, though one member of Rosenqvist's team said after the win that he hoped the country music star was watching.If Wallen wasn't aware a car at the Indy 500 had his name on it, he is now. Rosenqvist not only finished first by a half-car length on Sunday, but he finished on top of the world with more than 300,000 watching at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and millions more watching at home.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez made Seattle pitcher Bryan Woo pay for intentionally walking the bases loaded ahead of him, delivering the go-ahead, two-out single Sunday that ignited the Kansas City offense and propelled the Royals to an 8-6 win over the Mariners.Seth Lugo (2-4) allowed a first-inning homer by Julio Rodriguez before pitching into the seventh for Kansas City. The former Cy Young runner-up allowed three runs and six hits and two walks in winning for the first time since his March 29 season debut.Carter Jensen and Maikel Garcia also had two RBIs apiece as the Royals won consecutive games for the first time since May 9-10.Lucas Erceg allowed three runs in the ninth in a non-save situation before finishing out the game.Woo (4-3) allowed four runs and six hits and two walks in 4 2/3 innings. He’d allowed just two runs over his previous 18 innings.Royals starters came into the game on a 19-inning scoreless streak, and Lugo promptly retired leadoff man J.P. Crawford. But on his second pitch to Rodriguez, the Mariners slugger sent an 89-mph sinker into the left-field bullpen to give Seattle a 1-0 lead.It was still that way until the fifth inning, when Woo walked Michael Massey and gave up a two-strike bunt single to Kyle Isbel. Woo bounced back to retire the next two batters, then chose to intentionally walk Vinnie Pasquantino and load the bases.Perez, who has been struggling throughout the season, slapped a two-run single through the left side of the infield to give Kansas City the lead. Jensen followed with a two-run double to make it 4-1 and knock Woo from the game.The Royals added a run apiece in the sixth and seventh innings and two more in the eighth to put the game away.Up nextThe Mariners head to California to face the A's on Monday night with RHP Emerson Hancock (3-2, 3.07 ERA) getting the start. The Royals welcome the Yankees for a Memorial Day matinee with RHP Michael Wacha (4-2, 2.70) on the mound.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

The Miami Marlins completed a three-game divisional sweep of the New York Mets on Sunday. The game was tied 0-0 in the bottom of the ninth, and Miami had loaded the bases. Heriberto Hernández cleared them with a 416 ft. walk-off grand slam to center field. WALK-OFF GRAND SLAM IN MIAMI 💥Heriberto Hernández and the @Marlins get the sweep 😤 pic.twitter.com/vddJXkmJ2A— MLB (@MLB) May 24, 2026Hernández did not start the game for the Marlins. He pinch-hit for Owen Caissie in the bottom of the seventh inning. Hernández had an infield single to load the bases, but Kyle Stowers ended that inning by grounding out to second. The 26-year-old came up in the bottom of the ninth with the bases loaded and one out in the inning. Devin Williams came on in relief for the Mets to begin the frame and instantly gave up a double to Christopher Morel. Javier Sanoja then bunted pinch-runner Esteury Ruiz to third base. Liam Hicks drew a walk, and then New York set up the force-out at any base situation by intentionally walking Xavier Edwards. Play 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em with FOX One and make your picks for the world's biggest soccer tournamentHernández proved why that strategy can backfire in a big way. All he needed was a single, but instead, he knocked his second home run of the season to win the game. Williams, who signed a massive 3-year, $51 million deal with the Mets in free agency this offseason, pitched 0.1 innings and allowed four earned runs, moving his ERA for the season to a dismal 6.35. The loss pushed New York to a 22-31 record, and the Mets have dropped five of their last six games. New York star slugger Juan Soto was a late scratch with an illness. Without his bat, the Mets managed to tally just five hits in the game, with center fielder A.J. Ewing leading the way with two hits in his four at-bats. After dropping three of four to the Atlanta Braves earlier in the week, Miami made up some ground with this divisional series sweep. The Marlins are now 25-29 and in fourth place in the NL East, ahead of the Mets. New York will return home Monday and welcome the Cincinnati Reds to town for a three-game set. Miami will look to stay hot and continue this momentum on the road for three games against the Toronto Blue Jays, who suffered two key injuries in Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Detroit Tigers continued to slip with a brutal 5-3 walk-off loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. The game was the first of a Sunday double-header in Baltimore.In the bottom of the ninth, with Detroit holding a 3-2 lead, closer Kenley Jansen had a chance to get a major save. With two on in scoring position, Jansen had Colton Cowser at the plate, building up a 0-2 count. But on the third pitch, Cowser sent it deep into center field to get a three-run homer and win the game, 5-3.That ending was tough enough for veteran Detroit announcer Dan Dickerson to express his disbelief: “You’ve gotta be kidding me,” he said as the ball went into the stands."you've got to be kidding me" Tigers finding ways to take Ls, poor Dan Dickerson pic.twitter.com/oq1DpUSkao— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) May 24, 2026That’s the eighth straight loss for the Tigers, who have only won four games in the month of May and have lost 16 of their last 18 games. Detroit has already been swept three times in May, including by the New York Mets earlier this month and division rival Cleveland Guardians last week. And they’re in danger of it happening again as they re-take the field against Baltimore on Sunday.After completing the series against Baltimore, Detroit will host the Los Angeles Angels, who sit at the bottom of the AL West. That battle of the basement will hopefully give the Tigers a chance to turn things around — or else slide even further.

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri watched his side drop out of the Champions League places with a 2-1 defeat at home to Cagliari (Piero CRUCIATTI)Como qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history on Sunday, the lakeside club being joined by Roma in the top four as giants AC Milan and Juve missed out on an eventful final day marred by fan violence.Como's 4-1 win at Cremonese, who drop down to Serie B, and AC Milan falling to a shock 2-1 home defeat to Cagliari was enough for Cesc Fabregas's side to cap their incredible rise from lower leagues to Europe's top table.Como will finish the season fourth, two points behind Roma whose 2-0 win at already-relegated Verona ensured third place and an end to their long absence from the Champions League.Roma have not played in Europe's elite club competition since being knocked out by Porto in the last 16 in 2019, and a top-four finish is a huge success for coach Gian Piero Gasperini and the American Friedkin family who own the club.But even that achievement pales into insignificance compared to Como, who have never played in European competition in their history and were in the third tier of Italian football when acquired by tobacco giant Djarum in 2019.Those three results also meant that Juventus will play in the Europa League next season regardless of how their delayed derby at Torino finishes.Juve's match kicked off over an hour late for "public safety" after one of the Turin giants' fans was admitted to hospital following pre-match clashes with rival supporters.Dusan Vlahovic gave Juve the lead in the 24th minute, and a win for Luciano Spalletti's side would mean a fifth-placed finish, with Milan, whose livid fans protested loudly against owners RedBird before, during and after a humiliating defeat, dropping to sixth.Milan started the day in third and looked set to reach the Champions League when Alexis Saelemaekers scored in the second minute.But tap-ins in each half from Gennaro Borrelli and Juan Rodriguez left Milan out of the top four and back in another of a series of crises.td/bc

Who is in the Women's College World Series? Teams, odds & bracket for 2026 NCAA softball tournament originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.As June approaches, college softball is about to take center stage.The Women’s College World Series is one of the most exciting events in college sports, as the best softball teams in the country descend on Oklahoma City to play for the title. The weeklong event is full of thrills and heartbreak, as only one team can come away as the national champion.This weekend, 16 teams are playing in the Super Regional round, as half of those teams will earn the right to play in the Women’s College World Series. Those three-game series also help determine the bracket for the final event after a grueling battle through the first two rounds of the postseason.Here’s everything about which teams have clinched their spot in the 2026 Women’s College World Series field.Who is in the Women's College World Series in 2026?No. 7 TennesseeThe Lady Volunteers were the first team to punch their ticket to the Women’s College World Series by sweeping Georgia in the Super Regionals. Tennessee beat the Bulldogs 3-1 in the first game and 2-1 in the second game, avoiding a deciding Game 3 to earn a trip to Oklahoma City.Tennessee went 47-10 in the regular season and 16-8 in the SEC but fell to Ole Miss in the second round of the SEC tournament. Since then, Tennessee has won five straight games, allowing just one run in four of the five contests. The Lady Volunteers’ pitchers are the anchors of the team, as Erin Nuwer, Sage Mardjetko, and Karyn Pickens are among the best pitchers in the conference.No. 4 NebraskaNebraska was the best team in the Big Ten all year, producing a 50-6 record while winning the Big Ten tournament over UCLA. The Cornhuskers have not lost a game since March 28, making it a 26-game winning streak entering the Women's College World Series.Jordyn Frahm is the player to watch for Nebraska on both sides of the ball. On offense, Frahm led the Cornhuskers in home runs and OPS during the regular season, while she also led the entire Big Ten with a 1.15 ERA on the mound.No. 5 ArkansasFor the first time in program history, the Arkansas softball team has clinched a spot in the Women's College World Series. After losing to Alabama in the SEC tournament, Arkansas scored their way to the WCWS with five-straight blowout wins, including a sweep over Duke in the Super Regionals where they outscored the Blue Devils 24-7.Arkansas has a pretty balanced team, but Dakota Kennedy, Tianna Bell and Karlie Davison are the stars on offense. On the pitching side, the Razorbacks lean on Payton Burnham and Robyn Herron, both of whom have ERAs under 2.10No. 8 UCLAUCLA punched its ticket to the World Series late Saturday night as the Bruins finished off a two-game sweep of UCF. Shortstop Aleena Garcia recorded seven RBIs in the contest and will lead UCLA to Oklahoma City with a red-hot bat. The Bruins come into the event with an eye-popping 52-8 overall record and a heap of momentum. No. 11 Texas TechThe Red Raiders needed just five innings of a Game 3 against Florida on Sunday to reach the WCWS, coasting to a 16-7 win. With 57 wins and counting, Texas Tech comes into Oklahoma City with a dynamic offense. Three players have at least 15 home runs this season (Mia Williams, Jackie Lis, Jasmyn Burns) while the pitching staff has been led by NiJaree Canady (223 Ks, 1.73 ERA) and Kaitlyn Terry (156 Ks, 1.44 ERA).College World Series bracket 2026Eight teams will participate in the Women's College World Series, as they will be split up into four groups to compete in the double-elimination tournament. The winners from Bracket 1 and the winner from Bracket 2 will eventually play in a best-of-three tournament to decide a national champion.Here's a look at the bracket for the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City. Bracket 1TeamBracket 2TeamWhen is the Women's College World Series?College World Series: Thursday, May 28 - June 5Location: Devon Park, Oklahoma City, Okla.The Women's College World Series once again returns to Oklahoma City and will take place begin on Thursday, May 28. The tournament will continue over the course of the next week, potentially extending to Friday, June 5 if necessary.

😳 River's old nemesis strikes again and makes history in ArgentinaBelgrano truly is a cruel nemesis for River Plate.The team that was responsible for condemning the Millonario to relegation in 2011 went even further this Sunday (24): Córdoba’s side won the Argentine Championship Apertura over River. They came from behind to win 3-2 at the Mario Kempes Stadium in front of 50,000 fans. Securing their first top-flight national title in 121 years of history.And a place in the 2027 Copa Libertadores group stage.Platense had already pulled off a surprise by winning the last Apertura and now another underdog has emerged on Argentine soil to celebrate an unprecedented trophy. There was DRAMA 🔥Colidio put River ahead in the 18th minute. The response came soon after, in the 26th minute, through Leonardo Morales.The Millonario went back in front with Galván (60').Victory (and the title) looked only a matter of time.But Nicolás Fernandez took over. He equalized from the penalty spot (85') and COMPLETED THE COMEBACK in the 88th minute.📸 Marcelo Endelli - 2026 Getty ImagesCoudet, former Inter and Atlético-MG coach and now in charge of River, was sent off shortly afterwards.The final substitutions made no impact and the Córdoba side made history.📸 Marcos Brindicci - 2026 Getty ImagesThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said Sunday his left oblique strain isn't fully healed and he will be taking a break from swinging the bat as he works to return from the injury.Torres got hurt on May 2, during a 5-1 win against Texas. He was thrown out at home trying to score from second base on Riley Greene’s single and left after three innings. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 4.Torres joined the Tigers in Baltimore this weekend and said he felt pain the last time he attempted to take swings.“It’s not fully healed at the moment,” he said. “In Florida, we do a really good job. We hit a couple days, feels good, but when we try to hit a little bit more, don’t feel any good.”Torres said he is able to do everything defensively and in terms of running. But, he is taking four days off and will hit again on Tuesday.After Baltimore’s walk-off win in game one of a day-night doubleheader Sunday, the Tigers have lost eight straight and 16 of 18 without Torres.“From the beginning, I thought it was going to be a short period,” Torres said of his recovery. “And now it takes me a little bit more than I expected. It feels really frustrating because I feel like I can’t do anything for the team.”Baltimore won the first game of a day-night doubleheader Sunday, sending the Tigers to their eighth straight loss. Detroit has lost 16 of 18 without Torres.A three-time All-Star, Torres missed 10 games early last season because of a left oblique strain. He is hitting .259 this season with two homers and 11 RBIs in 32 games.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

Jan 28, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American Team tight end Dan Villari (88) of Syracuse runs a play during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images | Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Rams already have the deepest tight end room in the NFL with five players who are a lock to make a 53-man roster, whether it’s L.A. or somewhere else, but it turns out that Sean McVay’s obsession with the position doesn’t stop there. As details emerged about the Rams’ undrafted signing bonuses on Sunday, it was revealed that tight end Dan Villari received $45,000 guaranteed, the most of any undrafted player on the team.That’s three times as much as the second-highest paid undrafted player on the Rams in 2026, but also the second-most for any UDFA signed by the team ever, behind only Josh Wallace in 2024. Wallace made the Rams roster in each of the last two seasons, so does that mean the Rams are going to keep six tight ends?Rams UDFA TE Dan Villari's $45k guaranteed is $20k more than Shaun Dolac's. 2nd most expensive UDFA deal in terms of guarantees behind Josh Wallace but 1st in total value. Evidently a much stronger case to make the roster than I thought he would have based on the money pic.twitter.com/xqQogxdkxs— AJ Schulte (@AJSchulteFB) May 24, 2026Villari, 6’4 and 243 lbs, is called a “multi-purpose move tight end” by NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, and a former quarterback who is only starting to come into his own as a skill player. Zierlein calls him a “dynamic” talent who can run, catch, and pass.Taysom Hill version 2.0?Villari started his career at Michigan in 2021, but transferred to Syracuse in 2022. He actually had 326 RUSHING yards in 2023, but had his best season as a receiver in 2025 with 412 yards.Zierlein notes that many of the fundamentals still elude Villari.However, will a summer with Sean McVay and the best tight end room in the league be enough to get Villari up to speed for being a surprise name on the final 53-man roster after training camp?The deepest TE roomThe Rams extended Tyler Higbee and they drafted Max Klare in the second round. We know with 100-percent certainty that they will make the roster. The Rams also drafted Terrance Ferguson in the second round in 2025, making him a 99-percent lock. Colby Parkinson was the best tight end on L.A.’s roster last year, will Les Snead really trade him after the progress he made last season?That leaves Davis Allen, a 2027 free agent. But Allen also showed a lot of progress in 2025. Mark Redman and Rohan Jones, another UDFA, round out the room.Could Villari be the one who pushes Allen onto the trade block? Anything is possible, within reason, but clearly the Rams did not want Dan Villari to sign with any other team in the NFL. If they were willing to give him that much money in April, why wouldn’t they keep fighting to keep him in September?The deepest room got deeper.

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - MAY 09: Hiroki Ito of FC Bayern München controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Bayern München at Volkswagen Arena on May 09, 2026 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Oliver Hardt/Getty Images) | Getty Images Hiroki Itō suffered multiple injury set backs throughout the 2025/26 season. A recurring metatarsal fracture, muscle, and fitness issues, ruled the Japanese international out for a total of 159 days, missing a sum total of 30 games. The Japanese international’s latest injury set of injuries may prove to be the straw that broke the camel’s back as Bayern look to strengthen their defense ahead of the 2026/27 season.According to Christian Falk and Heiko Niedderer (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich are reportedly willing to listen to offers for Itō after his lackluster season.Bayern would be open to discuss offers of around €20m for Hiroki Itō [@cfbayern, @itstheicebird] pic.twitter.com/bFtRSkJrnT— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) May 21, 2026Itō has no reported suitors as of yet, but that could change very quickly after his 2026 World Cup campaign with dark horses, Japan. However, it’s not so much a case of proving quality for the former VfB Stuttgart man, but rather proving he can remain fit and healthy. A similar challenge awaits Itō at club level next season — should no suitable offers come in for the Bayern defender. Therefore, it seems Die Rekordmeister’s willingness to let the Japanese international leave is more an issue of health than a desire to upgrade. If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributor… Join the conversation!Sign up for a user account and get:New, improved notifications system!Fewer adsCreate community postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community posts

Aaron Judge picked a good time to break his home run drought. With his New York Yankees locked in a scoreless tie against first-place Tampa Bay on Sunday, Judge took the plate with a man on and no outs against Rays reliever Kevin Kelly. Kelly had previously allowed Trent Grisham to reach first on a leadoff walk.Kelly left a first-pitch sinker over the inside of the plate, and Judge made him pay. Judge launched a towering opposite-field fly ball that carried over the right field wall for a walk-off home run to secure a 2-0 Yankees win.AARON JUDGE ENDS IT 👨‍⚖️WALK-OFF HOME RUN IN THE BRONX pic.twitter.com/yxFisjdpmo— MLB (@MLB) May 24, 2026The home run for Judge was his 17th of the season, good for a second-place tie lead with slugging White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami, three behind MLB home run leader Kyle Schwarber (20). It was his first since May 10 against the Brewers, breaking an 11-game drought.And it picked up a key win for the Yankees, who entered Sunday’s game trailing the first-place Rays in the AL East by 5.5 games. That lead’s now down to 4.5 games as the Yankees (31-22) come away from the weekend series against Tampa Bay (34-16) with a 1-1 split after the Rays’ 4-2 win Friday night. The second game of the series scheduled for Saturday was postponed to September due to weather. Judge’s home run spoils a standout start by Rays starter Drew Rasmussen, who allowed 5 hits and 1 walk with 6 strikeouts in 7 innings his scoreless start. Yankees starter Ryan Weathers wasn’t credited with the win in his own seven-inning gem (4 hits, 3 walks, 4 strikeouts, 0 runs allowed), but he set up New York for victory.

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Devon Park is going to feel a little different this week for the Women's College World Series.Coach Patty Gasso and the eight-time NCAA champion OU softball team will miss this year's WCWS for the first time since 2015.The third-seeded Sooners were shut out 6-0 by Mississippi State on Sunday in Game 3 of the Norman Super Regional, ending a streak of nine consecutive trips to Oklahoma City. With the win, the Bulldogs advance to their first WCWS. MSU will face Texas Tech in its first game next week.Before Sunday, OU hadn’t been shut out at home in 4,056 days when Baylor defeated the Sooners 8-0 on April 16, 2015. Coach Patty Gasso’s squad hadn’t been shutout at all in 399 games.More: Why Broccoli Guy traveled 2,000 miles to support Mississippi State softball vs OUWhich teams have advanced in NCAA softball Women's College World Series?This section will be updated.No. 1 Alabama: Swept LSU in Tuscaloosa Super RegionalNo. 4 Nebraska: Swept Oklahoma State in Lincoln Super RegionalNo. 5 Arkansas: Swept Duke in Fayetteville Super RegionalNo. 7 Tennessee: Swept Georgia in Knoxville Super RegionalNo. 8 UCLA: Swept UCF in Los Angeles Super RegionalNo. 11 Texas Tech: Beat Florida in Gainesville Super RegionalMississippi State: Beat Oklahoma in Norman Super RegionalREQUIRED READING: Facing OU softball is full-circle moment for Mississippi State coach Samantha RickettsWhat are the matchups for Day 1 of the Women's College World Series?Here's how the bracket looks on Saturday, May 23 (times are TBD):No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 8 UCLANo. 2 Texas/Arizona State winner vs. No. 7 TennesseeMississippi State vs. No. 11 Texas TechNo. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 5 ArkansasMore: Jordy Frahm, Nebraska softball end Oklahoma State season to earn WCWS tripWhen do teams play in NCAA softball super regionals?Best-of-three series played May 21-23 or May 22-24. All times Central. The eight winners of super regionals advance to the Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City:Tuscaloosa Super Regional: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 16 LSUGame 1:Alabama 7, LSU 0Game 2:Alabama 4, LSU 1Alabama advances to WCWS.Austin Super Regional: No. 2 Texas vs. Arizona StateGame 1:Arizona State 4, Texas 1Game 2:Texas 4, Arizona State 3Game 3: 3:30 p.m. CT Sunday, May 24 (ESPN)Norman Super Regional: No. 3 Oklahoma vs. Mississippi StateGame 1:Mississippi State 11, Oklahoma 9Game 2:Oklahoma 7, Mississippi State 1Game 3:Mississippi State 6, Oklahoma 0Mississippi State advances to WCWS.Lincoln Super Regional: No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 13 Oklahoma StateGame 1:Nebraska 8, Oklahoma State 1Game 2:Nebraska 9, Oklahoma State 1 (5)Nebraska advances to WCWS.CARLSON: College softball pitchers have less workload. Can the 300-inning season return?Fayetteville Super Regional: No. 5 Arkansas vs. No. 12 DukeGame 1:Arkansas 14, Duke 5 (5)Game 2:Arkansas 10, Duke 2 (5)Arkansas advances to WCWS.Gainesville Super Regional: No. 6 Florida vs. No. 11 Texas TechGame 1:Texas Tech 10, Florida 8Game 2:Florida 10, Texas Tech 2Game 3:Texas Tech 16, Florida 7 (5)Texas Tech advances to WCWS.Knoxville Super Regional: No. 7 Tennessee vs. No. 10 GeorgiaGame 1:Tennessee 3, Georgia 1Game 2:Tennessee 2, Georgia 1Tennessee advances to WCWS.Los Angeles Super Regional: No. 8 UCLA vs. UCFGame 1:UCLA 9, UCF 1 (5)Game 2:UCLA 14, UCF 4UCLA advances to WCWS.More: Oklahoma State softball rolling in NCAA regional even without Ruby Meylan's 'best stuff'When does the NCAA softball tournament start?Here's the full 2025 NCAA softball tournament schedule:Selection show: May 10 (6 p.m., ESPN2)Regionals: May 15-17Super regionals: May 21-24Women's College World Series: May 28-June 4/5When is the Women's College World Series? What is the 2026 WCWS schedule?The 2026 Women's College World Series gets under way with four games at Devon Park in OKC on Thursday, May 28.Here's the full schedule for the 2026 Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City:All times CentralThursday, May 28Game 1: Teams TBD, 11 a.m., ESPN (Fubo)Game 2: Teams TBD, 1:30 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)Game 3: Teams TBD, 6 p.m., ESPN2 (Fubo)Game 4: Teams TBD, 8:30 p.m., ESPN2 (Fubo)Friday, May 29Game 5: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 6 p.m., ESPN2 (Fubo)Game 6: Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 loser, 8:30 p.m., ESPN2 (Fubo)Saturday, May 30Game 7: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 2 p.m., ABC (Fubo)Game 8: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 6 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)Sunday, May 31Game 9: Game 5 winner vs. Game 8 loser, 2 p.m., ABC (Fubo)Game 10: Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 loser, 6 p.m., ESPN2 (Fubo)Monday, June 1Game 11: Game 7 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 11 a.m., ESPN (Fubo)Game 12 (if necessary): Game 7 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 1:30 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)Game 13: Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 6 p.m., ESPN2 (Fubo)Game 14 (if necessary): Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 8:30 p.m., ESPN2 (Fubo)Tuesday, June 2Off dayWednesday, June 3WCWS finals Game 1: TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)Thursday, June 4WCWS finals Game 2: TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)Friday, June 5 (if necessary)WCWS finals Game 3: TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m., ESPN (Fubo)Jeff Patterson is the sports editor for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Jeff? He can be reached at jpatterson@oklahoman.com or on X/Twitter at @jeffpattOKC. Support Jeff's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OU softball misses WCWS for first time in ages after loss to Miss. St.

Fans and drivers are preparing for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, just days after the sudden death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch.Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion, died Thursday at age 41 after a brief illness. His family said Saturday that he died from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis.The loss has sent shockwaves through the racing world and is being felt by fans across North Carolina.At Walt's Toys and Collectibles along Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, owner Walter Prince said Busch's popularity has long made his memorabilia difficult to keep in stock -- even before his death.Busch spent more than two decades as one of NASCAR's most recognizable drivers, building a strong following both on and off the track. He had been expected to compete in this weekend's Coca-Cola 600 before news of his illness and death.WATCH: Racing legend Kyle Busch remembered for devotion to family, kindness and generosityNASCAR star Kyle Busch is being remembered not only for his success on the track, but for his devotion to family and generosity off of it, following his sudden death Thursday at age 41.Prince, who wore a shirt honoring Busch, said the champion's personality and dedication helped elevate the sport."He was about the sport, and he was all about promoting it," Prince said. "He was just a super nice guy, always a smile on his face. It was hard to pull against him because he was really just that nice of a guy. And he really carried the sport and helped bring it back to prominence."Tributes to Busch have continued to pour in as NASCAR prepares to race without one of its biggest stars.Busch is survived by his wife and two children.

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami is well in the hunt to take over at the Eastern Conference summit with a win over the Philadelphia Union on Sunday.MORE: Players who played the most matches in FIFA World Cup historyMay 16, 2026; Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake (18) reacts against the Columbus Crew in the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn ImagesHow to Watch Inter Miami vs Philadelphia UnionDate: Sunday, May 24, 2026Time: 7:00 PM EDTChannel: FOX, FOX Deportes, MyNetworkTVStream: Fubo (try for free)The Philadelphia Union is riding a seven-game winless run ahead of a daunting trip to Inter Miami on Sunday. The side currently sitting last in MLS’ Eastern Conference will look to stage a shock at the Nu Stadium, where the hosts will be looking to keep Nashville within its sights at the top of the table. – Live Stream Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union with Fubo –Lionel Messi continues to power the Herons’ title drive and boasts five goals and five assists across his last four league outings alone. That included one of each in the recent 2-0 home win over Portland, which ended a run of five consecutive games without a three-point haul in front of their own fans.Only the Chicago Fire’s Hugo Cuyper (13) currently has more goals this MLS campaign than Messi (12). To make his feats at 38 even more impressive, however, he’s also joint-fifth in the table of assists leaders, having also contributed five of those so far this term after only 13 appearances.The Union is more than five weeks removed from its last away win and has earned just four points from a possible 24 on the road so far in 2026. Almost exactly one year has passed since Philadelphia held Guillermo Hoyos’ side to a 3-3 draw in their most recent meeting, ending a run of four straight Miami wins in their head-to-head.Live stream Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union on FOX, FOX Deportes, MyNetworkTV with Fubo: Start your free trial now!With Fubo, you can watch live television without cable on your phone, TV, or tablet. Fubo carries a wide array of sports and entertainment channels, including local sports packages and top national channels like ABC, FOX, CBS, ESPN, FS1, MTV, Comedy Central, and much more. The best part is you can try it out today for free.Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.

May 6, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) second baseman Brice Turang (2) and third baseman David Hamilton (6) celebrate after the Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Brewers are set to host the St. Louis Cardinals this week, beginning with an afternoon game on Memorial Day Monday. Milwaukee, who leads the NL Central at 30-20 on the season, swept the Cubs earlier in the week but dropped two of three to the Dodgers over the weekend. The Cardinals are coming off a rough weather weekend in Cincinnati, as they had a pair of rainouts on Friday and Sunday, wrapped around a 1-1 doubleheader on Saturday. They currently sit in second place in the Central, 1.5 games behind Milwaukee.The Brewers’ injured list is primarily occupied by pitchers, with right-handers Quinn Priester and Brandon Woodruff shelved along with lefties Angel Zerpa, Rob Zastryzny, and Jared Koenig. Zastryzny, Koenig, and Woodruff are all pretty close to returning, while Priester is aiming for a June return. Zerpa is out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. On the position player side, outfielders Akil Baddoo and Brandon Lockridge are both out, with Baddoo currently rehabbing at Triple-A Nashville and Lockridge out until mid- to late June.St. Louis’ injured list is fairly short, with three position players making up the whole group. Outfielders Lars Nootbaar and Nathan Church are both out, with Nootbaar aiming for a June return after double heel surgery — he’s currently rehabbing at Triple-A Memphis. Church was placed on the IL with a left shoulder strain over the weekend, with his return currently TBD. Infielder Ramón Urías rounds out the IL, as he’s also TBD with a right elbow injury that has kept him out since May 5.Jake Bauers and Brice Turang sit atop Milwaukee’s home run leaderboard with seven each, while William Contreras has been one of the better hitters over the last month or so, boosting his season line to .303/.371/.410 with four homers, eight doubles, 30 RBIs, and 28 runs. With a healthy offense, Christian Yelich, Garrett Mitchell, Sal Frelick, Jackson Chourio, Gary Sánchez, and Andrew Vaughn are also regularly in the mix, with Joey Ortiz, David Hamilton, Blake Perkins, and Luis Rengifo rounding things out. As a team, the Brewers are hitting .246/.333/.361 (.694 OPS ranks tied for 18th), with 34 homers (last), 246 runs (eighth), and 54 steals (tied for second).The St. Louis offense is led by Jordan Walker, who is turning in a career year with 15 homers, 11 doubles, seven steals, and a .302/.372/.594 line through 50 games. Rookie JJ Wetherholt is second on the team with nine homers and is a perfect 6-for-6 on the basepaths, while Alec Burleson has seven homers. Pedro Pagés, Nolan Gorman, Masyn Winn, Victor Scott II, and Iván Herrera round out the regulars for the Cards, with Bryan Torres, José Fermín, César Prieto, Thomas Saggese, and Yohel Pozo providing the depth. As a team, the Cardinals are hitting .242/.323/.393 (.716 OPS ranks 11th), with 60 homers (tied for 10th), 233 runs (tied for 11th), and 34 steals (tied for 18th).Aaron Ashby anchors the Milwaukee bullpen with a 2.61 ERA and a perfect 8-0 record across 23 appearances, totaling 31 innings with 46 strikeouts. Grant Anderson and DL Hall are right there with Ashby with ERAs below 3.00, while Abner Uribe and Trevor Megill round out the “A” bullpen. Jake Woodford, Shane Drohan, and Carlos Rodriguez give Milwaukee plenty of depth in the innings-eater category. As a staff, the Brewers have a 3.31 team ERA (fourth), including a 3.19 starter ERA (fourth) and a 3.47 bullpen ERA (10th). They’ve struck out 488 batters (fourth) over 445 1/3 innings.The Cardinals’ bullpen has been less than great thus far, though they’ve had a pretty group, as seven players have 23 or more appearances. Justin Bruihl leads the bullpen with 25 appearances, though he has a 5.56 ERA over 22 2/3 innings. Riley O’Brien, JoJo Romero, and Gordon Graceffo are the best of the bunch, as O’Brien leads the way with 13 saves in 17 tries and a 2.96 ERA, Romero has a 2.92 ERA, and Graceffo has a 1.65 ERA. George Soriano (3.32 ERA over 21 2/3 IP), Ryne Stanek (6.00 ERA over 21 IP), Matt Pushard (6.23 ERA over 4 1/3 IP), and Brycen Mautz (no MLB appearances) round out the group, after Mautz was recalled on Sunday to replace Matt Svanson, who was optioned. As a staff, the Cardinals have a 4.20 team ERA (22nd), including a 4.07 starter ERA (13th) and a 4.39 bullpen ERA (21st). They’ve struck out 380 batters (29th) over 462 2/3 innings.Probable PitchersMonday, May 25 @ 1:10 p.m.: RHP Jacob Misiorowski (4-2, 1.89 ERA, 2.13 FIP) vs. LHP Matthew Liberatore (2-2, 4.70 ERA, 4.85 FIP)Misiorowski has simply dominated in May. Over his last four starts, dating back to May 1, he’s totaled 24 1/3 innings with no runs allowed on just nine hits and five walks (0.575 WHIP), striking out 37 to maintain his lead atop MLB’s leaderboard with 88 this season. He went six scoreless with eight strikeouts on just 74 pitches in his last outing against the Cubs, a 5-2 win as part of a three-game sweep. Including his MLB debut last June, Miz has made three career starts against St. Louis, with a 3.95 ERA and 12 strikeouts over 13 2/3 innings, though all of those appearances came last season.After a rainout in Sunday’s series finale against the Reds, the Cardinals pushed their probables back a day. That means Matthew Liberatore gets the ball in the series opener opposite Misiorowski. Liberatore, 26, hasn’t quite panned out as the top prospect he once was, with a 4.64 ERA and 4.28 FIP over 385 2/3 career innings. He’s made 10 starts this year, with a 4.70 ERA, 4.85 FIP, and 43 strikeouts over 51 2/3 innings. He went 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision his last time out, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks with nine strikeouts against the Pirates. A common opponent for Milwaukee, Liberatore has made 11 career appearances (four starts), spanning 28 2/3 innings with a 1.26 ERA, 31 strikeouts, and a perfect 4-0 record.Tuesday, May 26 @ 6:40 p.m.: LHP Kyle Harrison (5-1, 1.77 ERA, 2.48 FIP) vs. RHP Michael McGreevy (3-3, 2.40 ERA, 4.03 FIP)As good as Miz has been, Harrison has been about as good. He’s made nine starts this season, with a sterling 1.77 ERA, 2.48 FIP, and 59 strikeouts across 45 2/3 innings. He’s won each of his last four decisions, and the Brewers have won in each of his last six starts, dating back to early April. He went seven scoreless against the Cubs in his last outing, allowing just two hits and a walk with 11 strikeouts at Wrigley. This marks Harrison’s first career appearance against the Cardinals.McGreevy, 25, is in his third MLB season with the Cardinals after being drafted in the first round out of UC Santa Barbara in 2021. Though he has a 2.40 ERA, his underlying 4.03 FIP is less than sterling, though that’s at least in part due to low strikeout numbers, with just 37 across 56 1/3 innings. He went five innings in a loss against the Pirates in his last start, allowing three runs on 10 hits and a walk, striking out just one. This marks McGreevy’s first career start against Milwaukee.Wednesday, May 27 @ 12:40 p.m.: TBD vs. RHP Dustin May (3-5, 5.00 ERA, 3.90 FIP)Assuming the Brewers are following their recent rotation, this would be Logan Henderson’s game. Henderson has made five starts this season, totaling 23 innings with seven runs allowed (2.74 ERA, 2.39 FIP), striking out 30. The 24-year-old righty went five scoreless against the Dodgers his last time out, allowing three walks and two hits with seven strikeouts. This would mark Henderson’s first career appearance against St. Louis.May, 28, is now with his third team in St. Louis after agreeing to a one-year, $12.5 million contract in the offseason. A former third-round pick by the Dodgers, May has made 10 starts for the Cards this year, with a 5.00 ERA, 3.90 FIP, and 42 strikeouts across 54 innings. He took the loss in his last appearance, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks, striking out seven over 5 1/3 innings against the Pirates. May’s only career appearance came all the way back in 2021 while with the Dodgers. He went just 1 2/3 innings in that one, allowing a run on one hit (a solo homer) and a walk, striking out three.How to Watch & ListenMonday, May 25: Brewers TV; listen via radio on the Brewers Radio Network (620 WTMJ in Milwaukee)Tuesday, May 26: Brewers TV; listen via radio on the Brewers Radio Network (620 WTMJ in Milwaukee)Wednesday, May 27: Brewers TV; listen via radio on the Brewers Radio Network (620 WTMJ in Milwaukee)PredictionThe Brewers hit a bit of a roadblock with the Dodgers over the weekend, but I expect they’ll bounce back against the Cardinals at home this week. Give me the Crew to take two of three.

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Buccaneers coach makes incredibly bold Rueben Bain Jr. prediction originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The idea for first-round draft picks is that they become key cogs on the team they are drafted to, and for Tampa Bay Buccaneers edge Rueben Bain Jr., he's expected to fill a huge need for Todd Bowles.But as we know, just because a player is a first-round pick, it isn't a guarantee that they will become stars, so there is an element of luck and where you get drafted, such as Patrick Mahomes. Had he gone to the New York Jets, would he be what he is today? Not likely.As for Bain Jr., he'll be expected to come to Bowles' defense and make an immediate impact from Day 1, and outside linebackers coach/run game coordinator Larry Foote has big hopes for what Rueben can become in the NFL."Off the film, if you had to bet, he's going to be a star," Foote said via the Pewter Report. "The way he plays the game, he's explosive, plays with great leverage and it's hard to block those guys."MORE:ESPN questions Chiefs' non-decision on key position group this offseasonWill Bain Jr. become a star?It all depends on your definition of a star in the NFL, but going by his college stats and tape, many firmly believe that Rueben's game will translate into the pros.Now, what he's asked to do by Bowles will also be a factor, but as far as a pure pass rusher, many have an idea of what Bain can produce.If he manages eight or more sacks in his first year, that's a great start, but to be a star, you have to produce to that level year after year.Putting a lot of pressure on a rookie isn't ideal, and while some rise to that challenge, others don't, and it will be interesting to see how Bain Jr. fares in his NFL career.More NFL news:Browns' Todd Monken goes off on QBs for embarrassing moment at OTAsESPN questions Bills move for star WRBills' biggest offseason question aimed at 1 key playerRavens praised for signing 'ageless wonder' this offseasonBrowns QB Deshaun Watson facing career-saving season in 2026

Mamelodi Sundowns were victorious on their return to the African Champions League final, having lost last season's showpiece tie against Egyptian side Pyramids [Getty Images]South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns won their second African Champions League title as a 1-1 draw away against AS FAR proved enough to clinch a 2-1 aggregate victory in the final.Sundowns took a 1-0 lead into the second leg in Rabat thanks to Aubrey Modiba's strike last Sunday, but Mohamed Hrimat levelled the tie five minutes before half-time from the penalty spot after Divine Lunga had fouled Reda Slim.However, in the seventh minute of first-half stoppage time, Teboho Mokoena rattled a brilliant half-volley in off the underside of the bar to equalise on the night and restore his side's advantage on aggregate.With away goals still used in the African Champions League, the midfielder's strike crucially left Moroccans AS FAR needing two more goals to lift the trophy.The hosts had a glorious opportunity to revive their hopes in the 77th minute after being awarded another penalty, yet Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams brilliantly saved Hrimat's second attempt from 12 yards.Jalal-Eddine El Khfiyef fired over late on for AS FAR and Sundowns saw out eight minutes of added time to claim their first continental title since their maiden triumph in 2016.The South Africans, beaten in the final by Egyptian outfit Pyramids last season, pick up a record $6m (£4.49m) in prize money as well as booking a place at the 2029 Fifa Club World Cup.Home crowd disappointedThe vast majority of a near-capacity crowd at the 70,000-seat Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium were hoping to see AS FAR win African football's top club honour for the first time since 1985, and they created an intimidating atmosphere for Sundowns in the early stages.Yet there were few clear sights at goal before Somalian referee Omar Artan was sent to his pitch-side monitor by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), and he eventually decided Sundowns left-back Lunga had caught winger Slim on the back of his leg while attempting a clearance.Hrimat calmly converted, sending Williams the wrong way, but Sundowns brilliantly equalised before the break when Brayan Leon's cross was flicked on by Tashreeq Matthews and Mokoena flashed in a right-footed effort from 15 yards.The goal subdued the home fans until AS FAR were presented with an opportunity to retake the lead on the night when they were awarded a second penalty.That, once again, came following a VAR review after Williams spilled a low shot from Ahmed Hammoudan and then brought down Youssef El Fahli as he attempted to gather the loose ball.South Africa international Williams, who saved four penalties in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final shootout against Cape Verde, redeemed himself as he dived to his left and managed to divert Hrimat's attempt over the bar with his left arm.His save sapped the energy out of AS FAR and their supporters slowly departed in the closing stages, leaving Sundowns to lift the trophy in a near-empty stadium bowl.Their victory came a day after Miguel Cardoso's side missed out on the domestic title to Orlando Pirates, bringing an end to their eight-year reign as champions of South Africa.

BOSTON (AP) — Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in a three-run sixth inning, and the Minnesota Twins held off the Boston Red Sox 6-5 at soggy Fenway Park to complete a three-game sweep for their 10th victory in 14 games.It was Minnesota’s first three-game sweep in Fenway since June 13 to 15 in 1994.Most of the game was played in a steady rain with the infield becoming very sloppy in the ninth.Pinch runner Connor Wong, the potential tying run, was cut down at the plate by shortstop Ryan Kreidler’s relay on Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s double for the second out in ninth.Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 11th homer, a two-run shot, and Masataka Yoshida added a solo one for his first for the Red Sox, who fell to a majors’ worst 8-17 at home.The Twins moved ahead 6-4 when Austin Martin’s RBI double tied it before Lee singled, with Martin scoring the second run when catcher Carlos Narváez dropped what looked like an easy out at the plate.Bailey Ober (6-2) earned the win, giving up four runs in five innings. Travis Adams got the final out with two on for his first career save.Tayron Guerrero (0-1) allowed two runs in two-thirds of an inning. Contreras’ drive went into the Green Monster seats before Marcelo Mayer, making his first career start at shortstop, delivered an RBI single to make it 4-3 in the fourth inning. Coming in 3-0 with a 1.06 ERA in his previous three starts, Boston’s Sonny Gray gave up three runs in four innings and was removed after 75 pitches. He took Josh Bell’s hard grounder off his right heel in the third but was only visited briefly by a trainer and interim manager Chad Tracy.Up nextTwins: RHP Zebby Matthews (1-1, 1.38 ERA) is set to start the opener of a four-game series at the White Sox on Monday. LHP Anthony Kay (3-1, 4.27) is scheduled for Chicago.Red Sox: Haven’t announced a starter for Tuesday’s opener of a three-game series at Fenway against Atlanta. ___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

Is Jalen Williams playing tonight in Game 4 vs. Spurs? Game status for Thunder star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Oklahoma City Thunder enter Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs a little banged up. Reserve guard Ajay Mitchell has been ruled out of the game due to a a right soleus strain. Meanwhile, Jalen Williams has been dealing with a lingering hamstring injury that has cast doubt on his availability throughout the series. Jalen Williams 'questionable' for Game 4 vs. Thunder due to left hamstring soreness Williams missed the third game of the series due to the injury, and he's currently listed as "questionable" on the official injury report for Game 4 on Sunday night. His final status will be determined prior to tipoff. This story will be updated. More NBA news: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander brushes off 'flopper' chants from Spurs fansJason Kidd breaks silence following departure from Dallas MavericksTrail Blazers pending unrestricted free agent expresses desire to remain in PortlandJames Harden's future with Cleveland Cavaliers gets major update from NBA insiderTrail Blazers' Jrue Holiday makes offseason trade preference clear

Enhanced Games results: How each steroid-legal event winner's performance compares to world record originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Performance-enhancing drugs are prohibited in professional sports competitions around the world, but one event is attempting to change those norms.The Enhanced Games are coming to Las Vegas on May 24 and feature many top athletes in a variety of Olympic-caliber sports. However, unlike the Olympics, the Enhanced Games' participants will be allowed to use drugs that increase the chances of them performing at their highest level.This set of events is aimed at fans who believe athletes should be allowed to use PEDs instead of avoiding them at all costs. As a result, participants are expected to challenge world records with their performances on Sunday night.Here's a breakdown of the results from the Enhanced Games.MORE: Which drugs are Enhanced Games athletes taking?What are the Enhanced Games?The Enhanced Games are a set of competitive events that encourage participants to use performance-enhancing drugs. While every other professional sports organization has rules against PED usage, the Enhanced Games challenges those norms by instead asking its athletes to use PEDs to get their best results.According to NBC News, the Enhanced Games' medical games gave participants who elected into taking PEDs an approved drug regimen of "testosterone esters, anabolic agents, peptides and growth factors, metabolic modulators, and stimulants." The Games claim taking these PEDs are "safe, responsible, and clinically supervised."Additionally, the Enhanced Games describes itself as "a global movement that develops scientific insights, medical discoveries, and record-breaking sports events to unite humanity and inspire scientific innovation."The Enhanced Games will take place the night of Sunday, May 24, with many famous athletes who have already set records in their respective fields. There will be events in swimming, track, weightlifting, and deadlifting.Steroid-legal event winner results compared to world recordSwimming:EventWorld RecordEnhanced Games winnerMen's 50m FreestyleCameron McEvoy, 20.88Men's 100m FreestyleZhanie Pan, 46.40Men's 50m ButterflyAndril Govorov, 22.27Men's 100m ButterflyCaleb Dressel, 49.45Track:EventWorld RecordEnhanced Games winner100m SprintUsain Bolt, 9.58Weightlifting:EventWorld RecordEnhanced Games winnerSnatch (+110 KG)Akbar Djuraev, 196 kgClean-and-jerk237 kgStrongman:EventWorld RecordEnhanced Games winnerDeadliftHafþór Júlíus Björnsson, 510 kgWho organized the Enhanced Games?Australian businessman Aron D’Souza, who is known for beign the founder and CEO of Objections, is privately funding the Enhanced Games, while Maximillian Martin and Christian Angermayer are also co-founders. The games also received with some funding help from Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr. over the past year.

Eleven months ago, the rest of the college softball world decided the feel-good story of Texas Tech becoming a major player had taken a step too far.Signing NiJaree Canady, one of the greatest players to ever step onto a field, to a record-breaking, history-making NIL deal was one thing. What the Red Raiders did after coming one game short of winning the national title, though, was too much to bear.It's been one of the main talking points around the sport. Texas Tech wasn't the plucky underdog anymore. In a few weeks' time, the Red Raiders had become the arch enemy of a sacred sport not to be tarnished.Before the transfer portal became a thing, players transferred. They've done so at a much greater rate since the birth of NIL, and some ― the pearl-clutching, old guard of the world ― are offended at the very notion that what has made football and basketball such money-making sports could find its way into softball.Despite what some networks and outlets would like to tell you, none of this is new. It's been the case since last June when Mia Williams and Taylor Pannell, Jasmyn Burns and Kaitlyn Terry signed on to be Red Raiders, the team taking one final chance to give Canady the national championship a storied career such as hers deserves.But those elder statesmen and women of the game had a few cards they could play. Refusing to schedule Texas Tech was a move that most (not all) of the power players made, and it worked. The Red Raiders' RPI wasn't strong enough to give them a home Super Regional. All according to the plan.Problem with those plans is you can only account for so much. Sure, you can avoid the Red Raiders in February and March. When postseason play comes around, you have to face them whether you like it or not. Florida got a crack at getting even with their departed teammate Williams, hitting her with pitches on five separate occasions in the three-game series. Williams, and the Red Raiders, had the last laugh, bashing five home runs in the decisive third game on Sunday to return to the Women's College World Series.It didn't end at Williams, though. Tempers flared a number of times through the weekend, on the field and in the stands. No half measures were taken by Texas Tech to get the job done, utilizing the loophole in the rulebook to alternate between Canady and Terry in the circle as often as they saw fit. That's Gerry Glasco, using whatever he can to his advantage. Even powerful teams need to get creative from time to time.It could've been over there but, after Florida head coach Tim Walton was ejected in the fifth inning, his players refused to gather up for the customary handshake line with the Red Raiders. It's a tradition that, frankly, has run its course, but the message was clear.You may have beaten us, humiliated us on our home field, but we still don't like you.Talking about that sort of animosity and experiencing it firsthand are two different things. The SEC collusion to keep Texas Tech off the schedule was done in the shadows, behind closed doors, away from the players' eyes and ears. Most of the mudslinging was done through anonymous sources. It's hard to get a firm grasp on what it really means until it gets brought to your face.One of the few concerns about the Red Raiders this year has been a lack of energy. Makes sense when games are out of hand in their favor, but on the few occasions things haven't gone well, they haven't been able to flip that switch.The Gators gave them ample reason to get into it in Game 3. Plunking Williams was the start. Seeing her wallop a no-doubt home run was another. Having Victoria Valdez get a warning was gravy.A tough three-game series in sweltering heat with 90% of the audience openly rooting for your downfall can be a lot to handle. That the Red Raiders used it to their advantage, refusing to budge in the wake of adversity, is exactly what the team needed to endure.The Big 12 is competitive, to be sure. None of Texas Tech's conference mates had the same sort of disdain for the Red Raiders as the rest of the WCWS field will have. We won't even get into what'll happen if Texas Tech and Tennessee do match up in Oklahoma City, though they may need to call in the National Guard for that one.Has Texas Tech been as perfect as expected? Hardly. Canady and Terry have both been sporadic in the circle as of late. That came to a head in Game 3 against the Gators. The upside for Tech is this is why this team was put together the way it was. During last year's run to the national championship game, Canady needed to be nearly perfect for Texas Tech to have a chance. Now she has an array of hitting machines backing her up if she's off her game. They were needed to fend off the Gators and will be crucial if the college version of the Los Angeles Dodgers are going to finish the job.Texas Tech's path back to OKC wasn't the smoothest. All that matters is it's back, and it sees what everyone was saying: the only people who want them to win it all are in their own locker room. Almost everyone else wants them to fail to prove some sort of point.The rest of the country is going to keep the same energy they'd had for Texas Tech over the last 11 months. The Red Raiders have their own energy they can provide because of it.This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Texas Tech softball hardened by critics, ready for Women's College World Series

A complete list of the golf equipment Wyndham Clark used to win the PGA Tour’s 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson:DRIVER:TaylorMade Qi10 (10.5 degrees), with Project X Titan Yellow 60 TX shaftFAIRWAY WOODS:TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees), with Project X Titan Black 80 TX shaft, Ping G440 Max (19 degrees), with Project X Titan Black 80 TX shaftIRONS: Titleist T200 (4, 5), T100 (6-9), with True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 shaftsWEDGES: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 (44 degrees), with True Temper Dynamic Golf X7 shaft, (50, 54, 60 degrees), with True Temper Dynamic Golf Tour Issue X400 shaftsPUTTER:Ping Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue OnsetBALL:Titleist Pro V1xGRIPS: SuperStroke REVL (full swing) / SuperStroke Zenergy 17” 3.0 (putter)This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Wyndham Clark golf equipment at CJ Cup Byron Nelson: Winner's bag

Real Madrid star reacts to impending summer exit – “It’s been a very special journey”Real Madrid ended their 2025-26 season with a 4-2 victory over Athletic Club on Saturday, in what was a match of farewells. Captain Dani Carvajal bowed out after 13 years at the Bernabeu, while head coach Alvaro Arbeloa also said goodbye after confirming earlier in the week that he will not continue in his position – and the third person departing is David Alaba, whose contract is also not being renewed.It’s been a difficult couple of seasons for Alaba, but on the whole, his 2021 move from Bayern Munich has been a successful one. The Austrian defender has been a favourite with the club’s supporters, and after the Athletic match ended on Saturday, he delivered a short speech to them, as per Marca.“I am very grateful, we have had many successes, also moments like when I broke my knee but they have always been with me, in my heart, I want to say thank you very much to all the team, the staff, coaches, the president… and of course my family. It’s been a very special journey, I can’t describe my feelings.”Alaba deserved more from Real Madrid spellAlaba had a positive first two seasons at Real Madrid, but ever since tearing his ACL in December 2023, he’s struggled to get back to anywhere near his best. He managed only 47 appearances across all competitions during the final three seasons of his Bernabeu stay, with regular injuries plaguing him.Had he not suffered that terrible injury in the match against Villarreal in 2023, Alaba would have got so much more out of his Real Madrid career. Still, he walks away with two La Liga titles, two Champions League winner’s medal and a Copa del Rey, which he will look back on fondly in the years to come. But for now, he will turn his attention towards the World Cup, where he will represent Austria.

The San Antonio Spurs have held Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to under 40% shooting in the first three games of the Western Conference Finals, yet the Spurs have dropped two of three games in the series. If the Spurs are to have a legitimate chance to win the series, they will have to even things up on their home floor tonight as two of the final three matchups are in Oklahoma City.Despite getting out to 15-0 start in Game 3, the Spurs dropped a second consecutive game after Victor Wembanyama carried them to victory in Game 1 with 41 points and 24 rebounds. Wembanyama averaged more than 20 boards in the first two games, but had only four total rebounds and no offensive rebounds in Game 3. Despite his subpar shooting Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 11 assists and just 2.3 turnovers over the three games and he is 26 of 27 from the free-throw line. This is the first time the Spurs have trailed 2-1 in a playoff series this season. Here's more on the Thunder-Spurs Game 4, including the start time, where to watch, odds, an updated bracket and complete schedule:Here's more on the Thunder-Spurs Game 4, including the start time, where to watch, odds, an updated bracket and complete schedule:What time is the Thunder vs Spurs game tonight? NBA playoff schedule, start timeDate: Sunday, May 24Time: 7 p.m.Location: Frost Bank CenterGame 4 of the Oklahoma City Thunder-San Antonio Spurs Western Conference finals series tips off at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 24 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Coverage begins at 6 p.m.Where to watch Thunder vs Spurs: TV channel, streamTV: NBCLive stream: PeacockNBC and Peacock will air and stream all the games in the Western Conference finals.Thunder vs Spurs odds: Who's favored in the Thunder vs Spurs game?Spread: Spurs -2.5Money line: Spurs -149, Thunder +125Total: 219.5Odds courtesy of BetMGMNBA playoff bracket 2026Here’s a look at the 2026 NBA playoff bracket and results of every series so far in the postseason:Eastern ConferenceEastern Conference first roundDetroit Pistons (1) vs. Orlando Magic (8); Pistons won series, 4-3Cleveland Cavaliers (4) vs. Toronto Raptors (5); Cavaliers won series, 4-3New York Knicks (3) vs. Atlanta Hawks (6); Knicks won series, 4-2Boston Celtics (2) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (7); 76ers won series, 4-3Eastern Conference semifinalsDetroit Pistons (1) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (4); Cavaliers won series, 4-3New York Knicks (3) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (7); Knicks won series, 4-0Eastern Conference finalsNew York Knicks (3) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (4); Knicks lead series, 3-0Western ConferenceWestern Conference first roundOklahoma City Thunder (1) vs. Phoenix Suns (8); Thunder won series, 4-0Los Angeles Lakers (4) vs. Houston Rockets (5); Lakers won series, 4-2Denver Nuggets (3) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (6); Timberwolves won series, 4-2San Antonio Spurs (2) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (7); Spurs won series, 4-1Western Conference semifinalsOklahoma City Thunder (1) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (4); Thunder won series, 4-0San Antonio Spurs (2) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (6); Spurs won series, 4-2Western Conference finalsOklahoma City Thunder (1) vs. San Antonio Spurs (2); Thunder lead, 2-1Western Conference finals scheduleOklahoma City Thunder (1) vs. San Antonio Spurs (2)All games will air on NBC and stream on PeacockGame 1 at Oklahoma City: Spurs 122, Thunder 115 2OT (Spurs lead series, 1-0)Game 2 at Oklahoma City: Thunder 122, Spurs 113 (series tied, 1-1)Game 3 at San Antonio: Thunder 123, Spurs 108 (Thunder leads series, 2-1)Game 4 at San Antonio: Sunday, May 24, 7 p.m.Game 5 at Oklahoma City: Tuesday, May 26, 7:30 p.m.Game 6 at San Antonio (if necessary): Thursday, May 28, 7:30 p.m.Game 7 at Oklahoma City (if necessary): Saturday, May 30, 7 p.m.Gambling involves risk. 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