Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (helmet) hands the football off during first-quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 26, 2023, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Hall saw preseason snaps while competing for positioning on Minnesota’s depth chart as the rookie quarterback adjusted to Kevin O’Connell’s offense before the start of the regular season. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.
He didn’t stick around the NFL for long, and this week, former Minnesota Vikings signal-caller Jaren Hall announced his retirement on Instagram.
Minnesota once needed Hall in a hurry, and his unusual football path has now reached its end.
The BYU alumnus embarked on a tiny professional career and now heads toward his next chapter.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) rolls to his right looking for a passing lane against the Arizona Cardinals during first-quarter preseason action at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Aug. 26, 2023. Hall showcased his mobility and composure while competing for positioning on Minnesota’s quarterback depth chart entering the regular season under Kevin O’Connell. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.
Hall Retires
The 28-year-old didn’t leave much to the imagination, scribing on social media Wednesday, “There’s a lot I could say, but mostly I just feel grateful. Sports have been woven into nearly every part of my life- they’ve challenged me, humbled me, shaped my faith, introduced me to lifelong friendships, and given me experiences I never could have imagined.”
“From growing up in this community to representing my hometown, to having the opportunity to play in the NFL, it has all been a blessing. What I’ll carry most isn’t the milestones, but the people– teammates, coaches, family, and a community that supported me every step of the way.”
Hall closed the message, “My heart is full as I close this chapter and finish my football career. I’m thankful to everyone who’s been part of the journey. The game has given me more than I could ever give back.”
Career with Vikings
Before J.J. McCarthy arrived in Eagan with significant franchise quarterback hype, the Vikings had already invested in another young quarterback: Hall.
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Hall joined the team in 2023, fitting former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s “lottery ticket” strategy: a 5th-Round quarterback with experience, composure, mobility, and enough talent to catch Kevin O’Connell’s staff’s attention. While he never generated the buzz of a top prospect, Hall quietly became the team’s emergency backup during Kirk Cousins’ final season in Minnesota.
For a brief period, this plan seemed viable.
Hall performed well in training camp and preseason. Teammates praised his calm demeanor, and the Vikings appeared to trust him more than they typically would a late-round quarterback. He demonstrated quick decision-making, ball security, and effective offense management, continuing the experiment.
Minnesota urgently needed a quarterback solution, and Hall was thrust into a playoff hunt before the team truly understood his capabilities. His first start in Atlanta began with promising moments. He looked poised in the pocket, delivered accurate throws, and for a fleeting moment, Vikings fans wondered if the front office had unearthed another hidden gem. The optimism then vanished almost instantly.
Hall suffered a concussion in that game, sidelining him for weeks as the season devolved into the Joshua Dobbs roller coaster. By the time Hall returned late in the year, the offense was struggling, the pressure immense, and there was no margin for error.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) hands the football to running back Abram Smith (41) during second-quarter preseason action against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Aug. 26, 2023. Hall operated Minnesota’s offense throughout the exhibition matchup while continuing his rookie development during training camp and preseason competition for the Vikings. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.
His final significant appearance against Green Bay was unsuccessful. The game’s speed overwhelmed him, the offense stalled repeatedly, and all the developmental prospect buzz surrounding him evaporated. From that point, the outcome felt inevitable.
Minnesota drafted McCarthy months later, signed Sam Darnold, and completely overhauled their quarterback room for 2024. Hall had no realistic path to making the roster. The Vikings released him during final cuts, Seattle claimed him, and his brief tenure in Minnesota faded almost as quickly as it began.
Yet, for one unusual stretch in 2023, Jaren Hall was the Vikings’ entire Plan B.
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The Scene Thereafter
Then, everything turned ever more rotten for Hall. It was as if the “what if” of his upside in Minnesota served as his peak.
He did nothing in Seattle, and in fact, never took another regular season snap. The Seahawks released him in April 2025, right after the draft, when the club onboarded Jalen Milroe from Alabama and already had Drew Lock in line for the QB2 job behind Darnold.
Fast forward to the 2026 offseason, and Hall signed with the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions. Two weeks later, he was dropped by the Stallions, which would turn out to be his final hurrah as a professional or semi-pro football player.
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What Could Have Been
Believe it or not, Hall arrived at the absolutely perfect time in Vikings history. The team’s QB1, Cousins, was on his way out as the franchise quarterback and even suffered the gruesome, aforementioned injury. Hall was right there to snatch the job by the throat.
BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) reacts after throwing an interception against the Idaho State Bengals during first-quarter action at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, on Nov. 6, 2021. Hall showed visible frustration after the turnover during BYU’s home matchup as the Cougars attempted to regain momentum early in the contest against Idaho State. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports.
But he got hurt when he was given his big chance, and when he healed, he didn’t quite have the chops during a pivotal regular season game of 2023. As it turned out, he just wasn’t cut out for the NFL, evidenced by his retirement this week.
The stars aligned, though. Minnesota was desperate for a young, unsung passer to step up in 2023 — a guy who could’ve stuck around for the long haul.
That was not Hall.
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Team Nigeria continued its strong outing at the African Athletics Championship after winning gold in the 4x400m mixed relay event with a season-best time of 3:16.44.
The Nigerian team made up of Ezekiel Asuquo, Toheebat Jimoh, Victor Sampson and Patience Okon-George delivered an impressive performance to finish ahead of the other countries in Thursday’s final.
Botswana settled for the silver medal, while Kenya claimed bronze after a closely contested race.
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The victory added another gold medal to Nigeria’s growing success at the championship and once again showed the country’s strength in relay events across Africa.
Nigeria’s mixed relay team has become one of the best on the continent in recent years, regularly producing strong performances through teamwork, smart tactics and individual quality.
Team Nigeria will hope to continue their fine form as the championship progresses.
United Spirits Ltd., the Indian subsidiary of global liquor major Diageo, has revised the composition of the investor consortium involved in acquiring a stake in the company that owns the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise in IPL. Importantly, while the structure of the buying group has changed, the financial terms and overall economics of the high-value transaction remain unchanged.
Amended agreement without change in deal value
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In a filing to the stock exchanges on Monday, the company confirmed that it has executed an “amended and restated share purchase agreement” related to the sale of shares in Royal Challengers Sports Private Ltd. (RCSPL), the entity that owns the IPL franchise.
The update reflects modifications in the legal entities participating on the buyer side, but the core consortium, valuation, and commercial structure of the deal remain intact. The transaction, originally announced in March, is valued at ₹16,660 crore (approximately $2 billion), making it one of the largest franchise-related deals in Indian sports history.
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United Spirits also confirmed that the agreement continues to involve the sale of 14,690 equity shares in RCSPL.
Changes in investor group composition
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As part of the revised structure, several new entities have been added to the consortium, including Big Banyan Holdings Pte. Ltd., Times Cricket LLP, and ICONIQ Opportunities RC Holdco Ltd.
At the same time, two participants, Aelius Investments Pte. Ltd. and Metropolitan Media Company Ltd. have exited the group.
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The company clarified that these changes represent a restructuring of legal entities involved in executing the transaction, rather than any shift in intent or overall deal strategy.
RCB’s rising value in global sports market
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru continues to be one of the most commercially prominent franchises in the Indian Premier League. Its growing valuation reflects the broader surge in media rights, sponsorship interest, and investor appetite for cricket-related assets.
The IPL, in particular, has seen increasing participation from institutional investors, technology firms, and private equity groups seeking exposure to India’s rapidly expanding sports economy.
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United Spirits emphasized that all key commercial terms of the agreement remain unchanged from the original announcement made in March. The company also clarified that the transaction does not fall under the category of a related-party deal under Indian regulatory norms.
John Cena’s final run of his in-ring career with WWE started with a dramatic heel turn, a 17th championship and ended with a loss to Gunther in December.
Cena not going out on top against “The Ring General” was a decision that pro wrestling fans have debated intensely over the last five months. The loss marked the end of Cena’s career, but also catapulted Gunther into a “career killer,” who later ended A.J. Styles’ time in WWE too.
Cody Rhodes and CM Punk present John Cena with the Undisputed WWE Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship during Saturday Night’s Main Event at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 13, 2025.(Rich Freeda/WWE)
Videographer Adam Glyn caught up with Cena on Thursday and asked him about the fans’ reaction to his final match. Cena suggested that it was the best ending for him.
“I think we all just live in the moment, right? I think, this is just my perspective, and if people were upset, that’s their right, of course, you can feel how you want to feel. I had a career that was polarizing. That’s the world Michael Cole uses a lot,” Cena said. “That was a polite word for people (who) would chant at the top of their lungs that ‘I suck.’
“So, I think with the last match, the audience was polarized. There were people who understood and were entertained in a positive way. There were people who were so in the moment and reacted with such passion, it was like a microcosm of my career. The audience was split. I can’t think of a better way to close the chapter than that. It defines what I did.”
John Cena hosts WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 19, 2026.(Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Cena is set to be a WWE Hall of Famer when the time comes, and while his in-ring career may be over, he’s still a part of the WWE Universe.
He announced at Backlash that he will host the John Cena Classic in hopes of showcasing WWE talent from NXT to give fans a glimpse into what the future will hold for the company. Similarly, he hand-picked NXT competitors to share his final card with him at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Cena told Glyn he was “super excited” about the event. He said there were still some things that had to be worked out.
John Cena makes his entrance during Monday Night RAW at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on Nov. 10, 2025.(Michael Marques/WWE)
“I am fully invested in this,” he said. “So, I can’t wait to see what it is. I can’t wait until we announce the date and location. I think that’s obviously step one and we’ll go from there.”
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The Manchester United captain has admitted he would have loved to see Declan Rice join the club, describing him as the ideal fit for the team
08:21, 15 May 2026Updated 09:07, 15 May 2026
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Bruno Fernandes admitted feeling gutted when Declan Rice joined Arsenal, claiming he sees him as the perfect fit for Manchester United. The former West Ham captain was heavily linked with Old Trafford when the club were in the market for a midfielder amid the possibility of Paul Pogba leaving in 2021.
Rice had been on United’s wishlist for some time and The Manchester Evening News reported the midfielder had asked United players about the club. Jesse Lingard was a part of the England squad and it is understood that Rice spoke with Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw about United.
Then‑manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer later admitted there had been discussions about signing Rice, a player he ‘really liked.’ In the end, a deal never materialised and United moved for Raphael Varane instead.
Two years later, Rice completed his switch to Arsenal for an initial £100m, rising by a further £5m in add‑ons, making him the most expensive English player of 2023.
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And Fernandes admitted he wished the England midfielder had chosen Old Trafford instead. During an interview with The Football Writers’ Association, he said: “I’ve always said, Rice was a player to play for Man United, I was really sad when he chose to go Arsenal.
“I always thought he would be a perfect fit for our club.”
Meanwhile, Solskjaer had also expressed strong admiration for the England international during United’s search for a midfielder. During an appearance on the Stick to Football podcast, the Norwegian said: Yeah, [there was interest] I really, really like him as a player.
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“We discussed him a few times and I think we would have done well with him in midfield. I think his legs, covering the pitch. I think he improved a lot on his playmaking as well.”
Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV package
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Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.
Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.
Although they don’t share a dressing room, both players have a strong mutual respect and trained together three years ago during a summer camp in Portugal.
Footage from the session showed Rice hugging Fernandes after the Portuguese midfielder clipped the post with a first‑time volley during shooting practice. Fernandes later reposted a picture of the pair from the session, adding a handshake emoji and writing: “Was a pleasure to work with you.”
This season, Fernandes collected the Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year award ahead of Rice. However, the Portuguese will now go head‑to‑head with Rice for the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Season award.
Arsenal have three names on the list in Rice, Gabriel Magalhaes and David Raya. City pair Antoine Semenyo and Erling Haaland also feature, with Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs‑White and Brentford hitman Igor Thiago completing the line-up.
Fernandes has claimed 21 assists (in all competitions) and eight goals in 32 Premier League games this season, and is just one short of equalling the record held jointly by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry of 20 assists in a single Premier League season.
It has been another outstanding campaign for the United captain, whose form has surged since Michael Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim in January. He has also been central to United’s return to the Champions League.
Harper Creek’s Kobe Cordova takes a swing during the 2026 All-City Baseball Tournament at Bailey Park on Saturday, May 9.
Fans got behind Cordova to help him edge finalists DJ Wood, Layla Huffman and Kaylee Kirkpatrick. Cordova received 45 percent of the vote by the 5 p.m. Wednesday deadline. Thanks to his fans, he is being featured in this Enquirer Athlete of the Week Sunday spotlight.
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Harper Creek held off Pennfield in the championship game with a 3-2 victory to win the 2026 All-City Baseball Tournament. Kobe Cordova went 2-for-2 to lead Harper Creek with a run scored and an RBI in the win over Pennfield. Cordova also had the go-ahead RBI in the ninth inning in the 4-3 win over Lakeview in the semifinals.
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“Kobe had a real good month of May offensively. He has also had some really key ABs for us in big spots, including hitting a walk-off double in a doubleheader against Marshall,” Harper Creek coach Jason Miller.
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Anime Warriors III includes Weapons as a secondary damage source, which you can use to improve your overall DPS. Weapons can be obtained as random drops from bosses and special encounters, which makes their acquisition fairly straightforward. While the lion’s share of your DPS comes from units, Weapons offer potent stat improvements and Ultimate abilities as well, making them worth getting.
Let’s check out how you can get all Weapons in Anime Warriors III.
List of Weapons in Anime Warriors III
Planet Nemak Weapons
You can get unique Weapons in all major locations (Image via Roblox)
Planet Nemak, the first area of the game, features a total of four unique Weapons: Raygun, Power Pole, Trunko’s Sword, and Freeze Style. Below, you can find their respective sources.
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Raygun
Drops from Genyu boss at a 3% drop chance.
Drops from Freeze boss at a 5% drop chance.
Drops from Destroyed Nemak Raid at a 15.33% drop chance.
Power Pole
Drops from Freeze boss at a 2% drop chance.
Drops from Freeze (2nd) boss at a 3% drop chance.
Drops from Destroyed Nemak Raid at a 12.67% drop chance.
Trunko’s Sword
Drops from Freeze boss at a 2% drop chance.
Drops from Freeze (2nd) boss at a 3% drop chance.
Drops from Destroyed Nemak Raid at a 12.67% drop chance.
Freeze Style
Drops from Destroyed Nemak Raid at a 4.67% drop chance.
Future City Weapons
Seek out Secret Boss locations for a chance to get Weapons (Image via Roblox)
You can get three unique Weapons in Future City: Plasma Blaster, Z Sword, and Ultimate Gohun Style. Here’s how you get them.
Plasma Blaster
Drops from Android 17 boss at a 3% drop chance.
Drops from Cell (Prime) boss at a 4% drop chance.
Drops from Super Cell (Prime) boss at a 6% drop chance.
Drops from Red Ribbon Base Raid at a 20% drop chance.
Z Sword
Drops from Android 17 boss at a 2% drop chance.
Drops from Cell (Prime) boss at a 3% drop chance.
Drops from Red Ribbon Base Raid at a 12.67% drop chance.
Ultimate Gohun Style
Drops from Red Ribbon Base Raid at a 2.67% drop chance.
This guide lists the locations of all Secret Bosses in Anime Warriors III.
Sand Village
In-game titles (Image via Roblox)
Sand Village offers five unique Weapons, which include Kunai, Anbu Blade, Adamantine Staff, Clan Tanto, and Sosoke Style. Below, you can find their respective sources.
Kunai
Drops from Gurra boss at a 4% drop chance.
Drops from Orochi (Disguised) boss at a 6% drop chance.
Drops from Orochi boss at a 9% drop chance.
Drops from Clan Hideout at a 13.79% drop chance.
Anbu Blade
Drops from Gurra boss at a 4% drop chance.
Drops from Clan Hideout at a 13.79% drop chance.
Adamantine Staff
Drops from Orochi (Disguised) boss at a 4% drop chance.
Drops from Orochi boss at a 6% drop chance.
Drops from Clan Hideout at a 10.64% drop chance.
Clan Tanto
Drops from Orochi (Disguised) boss at a 3% drop chance.
Drops from Orochi boss at a 4% drop chance.
Drops from Clan Hideout at a 6.9% drop chance.
Sosoke Style
Drops from Clan Hideout at a 1.38% drop chance.
Sky Island Weapons
Gameplay still (Image via Roblox)
You can find six Weapons in the Sky Island area, which is more than any other area in the game. These include Cutlass, Iron Cloud, Burn Bazooka, Heat Lance, Golden Hook Style, and Thunder God Staff. Here’s how to get them:
Cutlass
Drops from Ohem at a 4% drop chance.
Drops from Enil at a 4% drop chance.
Drops from Enil (Storm) at a 5% drop chance.
Drops from Desert Kingdom at a 13.48% drop chance.
Iron Cloud
Drops from Ohem at a 2% drop chance.
Drops from Enil at a 3% drop chance.
Drops from Enil (Storm) at a 4% drop chance.
Drops from Desert Kingdom at an 8.24% drop chance.
Burn Bazooka
Drops from Desert Kingdom at a 10.49% drop chance.
Heat Lance
Drops from Enil at a 1% drop chance.
Drops from Enil (Storm) at a 1.5% drop chance.
Drops from Desert Kingdom at a 10.49% drop chance.
Jan 25, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half in the 2026 NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images
The Seattle Seahawks opened as minor favorites for their season-opening Super Bowl LX rematch against the New England Patriots upon the release of the full schedule for the 2026 NFL season Thursday evening.
The Seahawks, who beat the Patriots 29-13 to win their second championship on Feb. 8, open the season against New England on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Seattle as 3.5- to 4.5-point favorites.
That kicks off a hectic opening week that will see the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers face off in Melbourne, Australia, the Giants and Cowboys square off on “Sunday Night Football” and more.
Here is a full list of odds for Week 1 of the 2026 season (all money lines from DraftKings):
NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh has landed in controversy after allegedly making a racial remark directed at Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma. The incident reportedly took place after Mumbai Indians handed Punjab Kings a six-wicket defeat in Dharamsala — PBKS’ fifth consecutive loss in IPL 2026.In a video that has gone viral on social media, Arshdeep can allegedly be heard saying to Tilak, “Oye Andhere, sunscreen lagaaya?” (Hey dark one, did you apply sunscreen?).” Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan was among the first to react to the incident. Recalling his own experiences of facing comments over his skin tone during his playing days, Sivaramakrishnan strongly condemned the remark.After watching the video, the former India cricketer – who played nine Tests and 16 ODIs – called for strict action against Arshdeep and even demanded a ban.“Nobody believed me. Everyone mocked and trolled me. Arshdeep should be banned this season and should be paid on a pro rata basis. The players today should be hit where it hurts the most. I am sure I would be trolled again,” Sivaramakrishnan posted on X.“I told you guys. Tilak can’t say anything now as he is in early part of his career. But BCCI with this proof can take action,” he said in another post. “If BCCI takes action, I will name people who racially abused me if BCCI will take action against them,” he said. Sivaramakrishnan had recently alleged that some of his former India teammates referred to him as “dark boy” because of his skin tone.According to a report in The Indian Express, Sivaramakrishnan recalled an incident from India’s tour of Pakistan, when he was part of the national squad.He claimed that then-captain Sunil Gavaskar had ordered a cake for him.However, what was meant to be a celebration turned into a painful memory that still affects him. After the Arshdeep video surfaced online, those memories reportedly came back to him.“Hey Sunny, you ordered the right colour cake. Such a dark chocolate cake for a dark boy,” Sivaramakrishnan recalled a teammate telling Gavaskar, according to the report in The Indian Express.Sivaramakrishnan represented India between 1983 and 1987, playing nine Tests and 16 ODIs while taking a combined 41 wickets.
May 14, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox players celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Randal Grichuk drove in four runs to lift the White Sox to a 6-2 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Thursday, moving Chicago above .500 for the first time since winning its 2023 opener.
Grichuk hit a two-run home run in the first inning and then drove in two more with a single in third as Chicago won its fifth straight game. The White Sox also won five straight from April 27-May 2.
The White Sox swept three games from the Royals to officially be the hottest team in baseball. The White Sox at 22-21 are at .500 after April for the first time since October 2022.
Chicago starter Anthony Kay (3-1) gave up six hits and two runs in six-plus innings. The left-hander walked two and struck out four while throwing 97 pitches.
Reds 15, Nationals 1
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JJ Bleday homered twice and drove in six runs to help Cincinnati salvage a win in the three-game series against visiting Washington.
Matt McLain and Dane Myers also homered and Spencer Steer had two hits and scored three times. Elly De La Cruz had two hits for his sixth straight multi-hit game and scored twice. Chase Burns (5-1) allowed two hits over six shutout innings.
Washington left-hander Foster Griffin (4-2) was coming off three straight quality starts, but he was tagged for nine runs and seven hits in 4 1/3 innings.
Mets 9, Tigers 4
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Nolan McLean (2-2) tossed seven innings of three-run ball, lifting host New York past Detroit for its first series sweep of the season.
The Mets’ Juan Soto hit the go-ahead single in the fifth inning and added a homer leading off the seventh. A.J. Ewing, Marcus Semien, Brett Baty and Mark Vientos also went deep for New York, which overcame a two-run deficit in all three games of the series.
Gage Workman and Dillon Dingler hit home runs for the Tigers, who have lost eight of their past nine games. Keider Montero (2-3) yielded four runs in 4 2/3 innings.
Cubs 2, Braves 0
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Ian Happ homered and five Chicago pitchers combined to throw a five-hit shutout as the Cubs avoided a sweep with a victory at Atlanta.
Ben Brown started and tossed four innings for the Cubs. Hoby Milner (1-0) threw two scoreless frames before Phil Maton and Jacob Webb handled one inning apiece. Daniel Palencia pitched the ninth inning and registered his third save as the Cubs snapped a season-worst four-game losing streak.
Chris Sale (6-3) threw six innings, allowing one unearned run on five hits for the Braves, who had their four-game winning streak snapped.
Pirates 7, Rockies 2
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Ryan O’Hearn homered and finished with three hits and two RBIs to lead host Pittsburgh to a victory over Colorado.
O’Hearn’s two-run homer off Rockies starter Chase Dollander (3-3) in the bottom of the first inning capped a three-run frame and set the tone for Pittsburgh’s victory as the Pirates took two of three from Colorado, which lost for the fourth time in five games.
Dollander gave up a double to Endy Rodriguez and walked Jared Triolo to open the bottom of the second inning before exiting the game after 28 pitches. Dollander was later diagnosed with right arm tightness.
Mariners 8, Astros 3
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Luke Raley and Mitch Garver hit home runs as Seattle defeated host Houston to take three of four games in the series.
Brendan Donovan went 3-for-5 with a double and triple for the Mariners. Luis Castillo (1-4) allowed three runs on four hits over 5 2/3 innings.
Yordan Alvarez went 3-for-3 with a double and a homer for the Astros. Mike Burrows (2-5) surrendered seven runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings.
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Brewers 7, Padres 1
Luis Rengifo knocked in three runs and Kyle Harrison tossed five scoreless innings as Milwaukee topped visiting San Diego in the decisive game of a three-game series.
Harrison (4-1) fanned seven for the Brewers, who lost the shutout bid in the ninth inning. Andrew Vaughn had two hits and two RBIs.
Padres starter Griffin Canning (0-2) yielded six runs in 1 2/3 innings. Nick Castellanos was the only San Diego batter with two hits.
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Phillies 3, Red Sox 1
Kyle Schwarber hit his 18th home run of the season and Jesus Luzardo pitched six scoreless innings to help Philadelphia pick up a road victory over Boston.
Schwarber’s home run came against Tyler Samaniego (0-1) in the eighth inning after Trea Turner led off the inning with a single. It was Schwarber’s seventh home run in his last seven games.
Boston starting pitcher Ranger Suarez exited the mound after tossing 5 1/3 scoreless innings. He gave up four hits and struck out eight.
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Twins 9, Marlins 1
Austin Martin and James Outman tallied three RBIs apiece and Minnesota coasted to a win over Miami Marlins in Minneapolis.
Josh Bell hit a two-run double for Minnesota. Victor Caratini also drove in a run. Twins right-hander Zebby Matthews (1-0) shined in his season debut. He scattered four hits in seven scoreless innings.
Otto Lopez went 2-for-4 with an RBI to lead the Marlins. Braxton Garrett (0-1) also made his season debut but struggled, giving five runs on four hits in 1 1/3 innings.
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Dodgers 5, Giants 2
Emmet Sheehan threw six strong innings, Alex Call hit a go-ahead two-run double in the sixth and Los Angeles closed a four-game series with a victory over visiting San Francisco.
Will Smith opened the game with a home run and Teoscar Hernandez had three hits. Los Angeles had eight hits with a lineup that did not include Shohei Ohtani for the second consecutive game. Sheehan (3-1) allowed two runs on two hits.
San Francisco’s Jung Hoo Lee had a two-run inside-the-park homer. Landen Roupp (5-4) gave up four runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings as the Giants lost consecutive games following a 4-1 run.
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Cardinals 5, Athletics 4
Ivan Herrera singled with two outs in the ninth inning to tie the game and Jordan Walker followed with a go-ahead double, rallying St. Louis to a win over the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif.
Matt Svanson (1-1) tossed a scoreless eighth inning, and Riley O’Brien recorded his 13th save by working around a leadoff walk in the ninth.
Walker and Victor Scott II homered for the Cardinals, while Zack Gelof and Nick Kurtz went deep for the A’s. St. Louis’ winning rally came against Jack Perkins (2-2).
Didier Deschamps has announced his 26-man France squad for the 2026 World Cup. For his final tournament in charge of Les Bleus, the France coach has selected 25 capped internationals and one newcomer, Robin Risser. France will travel with three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders and nine forwards.
The Brazilian Football Confederation has extended Carlo Ancelotti’s contract until 2030, ahead of the announcement of Brazil’s World Cup squad on 18 May.
Real Madrid defeated Oviedo (2-0) to secure second place in La Liga, while Kylian Mbappé was whistled by sections of the Bernabéu crowd on his return from injury. Left on the bench, the French forward openly showed his disagreements with head coach Alvaro Arbeloa.
In Rome, after beating Andrey Rublev (6-2, 6-4), Jannik Sinner reached the semi-finals and set a new record for consecutive Masters 1000 victories (32). The world number one will now face Daniil Medvedev, who defeated Martin Landaluce (1-6, 6-4, 7-5).
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In the women’s draw, Coco Gauff defeated Sorana Cirstea (6-4, 6-3) and will face Elina Svitolina in the final after the Ukrainian beat Iga Swiatek (6-4, 2-6, 6-2).
At the Giro, Davide Ballerini won stage six in Naples, ahead of Jasper Stuyven, while Paul Magnier finished third after a chaotic finale marked by a mass crash in the final corner.
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