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Vote for South Shore High School Boys Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year

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Our All-Scholastic teams for the spring sports season are coming out soon.

But before we get there, we need help from our readers.

Much like we did for the fall and winter sports seasons, our readers will have a say in who our Players of the Year are in all the spring sports. We’ve cut down the list of the best of the best into an even more elite group (no easy task). We limited each school to a maximum of one candidate.

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Vote for our Patriot Ledger/Enterprise High School Boys Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year. Reader votes will make up 20% of the tally, with our four staff reporters (Eric McHugh, Jason Snow, Ryan Vermette and Chris McDaniel) making up the rest of the vote.

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Marshfield hosts Patriot League track & field championships

Plymouth South’s Zach Hogge, a senior, competes in the 100-meter hurdles.

The Patriot League track and field championships were staged at Marshfield High on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

(Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger)

Voting will conclude on Monday, July 6.

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The candidates

Nicholas Askjaer, Cohasset

Junior made almost a clean sweep of the postseason in the shot put and discus. He finished first in the shot put at New Balance Nationals (64 feet 1 inch), New Englands (season-best 65-2), the MIAA Meet of Champions (61-7), the Div. 6 state championships (61-1.75) and the South Shore League championships (59-9.25). In the discus he was fifth at nationals (season-best 196-6), took second at New Englands (183-1) and won at the MOC (187-1), Div. 6 states (182-4) and the SSL championships (180-5).

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Aiden Calcano da Silva, Abington

Junior was the 400-meter hurdle champion at both the MIAA Meet of Champions (:51.61) and Div. 6 states (:53.79). He was third in the 400m hurdles at New Balance Nationals (:51.96). The South Shore League Tobin Division MVP was runner-up in the 300m hurdles at New Englands (:37.52) and also starred in the 110m hurdles, taking second at the MOC (:14.43). He was runner-up (to his brother Nathan) in the 400m at Div. 6 states (:49.20). He and Nathan teamed with Naz Paulding and Lucas de Oliveira to set a New England 4x400m record (3:15.01). They also won the MOC in a then-state-record 3:16.06.

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Mitchell Callender, Oliver Ames

Junior was runner-up in the shot put at New Balance Nationals (season-best 62-8.5), the New England championships (62-5) and the MIAA Meet of Champions (61-5.25). At the Div. 3 state championships he won both the shot put (59-10) and discus (147-11). His career-best discus throw (a winning launch of 171-10) came on May 16 at the MSTCA Shore Invitational. He also set a career best in the javelin this spring, throwing 167-10 at the MSTCA Warrior Invitational on April 23.

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JJ Faulk, Canton

Senior showcased his versatility at the MIAA Meet of Champions with top-16 finishes in three individual events — he was 15th in the long jump (21-5.75) and 100m (:11.08) and was 16th in the 200m (:22.29). At the Div. 3 state championships he was runner-up in the long jump (school-record 22-8.5), fourth in the 100m (:10.86) and eighth in the 200m (:22.30). The University of Rhode Island commit also holds school records in the 200m (:22.06), 4x100m relay (:43.85) and long jump relay (59-6).

Medals are displayed at the Patriot League track and field championships, which were staged at Marshfield High on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Medals are displayed at the Patriot League track and field championships, which were staged at Marshfield High on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Jiai Gonzalez, Blue Hills

Senior was runner-up in the 400m at the MIAA Meet of Champions in a school-record :47.77. He finished fourth at the New England championships in :47.83 and was the Div. 5 state champ in :49.36. He also won titles in that event at the small-school state vocational championships (:48.44) and the Mayflower Athletic Conference championships (:49.83). He placed 37th at New Balance Nationals (:48.49). He’s the school record-holder in the 200m as well.

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Ian McNeil, Duxbury

Senior had a legendary day at the Div. 4 state championships, winning both the 100m (:10.79) and 200m (:21.98) while setting school records in each event. He also ran on the seventh-place 4x100m relay (:44.79) at Div. 4 states. At the MIAA Meet of Champions he finished 11th in the 200m in :22.24. At the Patriot League championship meet he also claimed both the 100m (:11.23) and 200m (:22.40); he was undefeated in both events during the dual-meet season.

Jarred Mighty, Brockton

Senior was the Big 3 Boys Track Athlete of the Year after starring in the 110m hurdles, 400m hurdles and the 4x400m relay. His fastest 400m hurdles time of :53.25 (set at the MSTCA Shore Invitational on May 16) was a career best and ranked No. 2 in the state this spring. His best 110m time of :14.86 (set at the same MSTCA meet) ranked No. 14 in the state. He ran a career-best :11.61 in the 100m during the preliminary heat at the Ron Wayne Speed Jamboree at Brockton’s Rocky Marciano Stadium on April 21.

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Dylan Priest, Cardinal Spellman

Senior hurdler had a big day at the Div. 5 state championships, finishing second in the 110m hurdles (PR :15.11) and third in the 400m hurdles (:56.85). At the MIAA Meet of Champions he was 10th in the 400m hurdles (:55.84) and 27th in the 110m hurdles (:15.54). He ran on the eighth-place 4x400m relay team (3:33.84) at Div. 5 states. Also won the Catholic Central League crown in the 400m in :51.16.

Jonah Stephens Roye, Milton

Sophomore was the Div. 3 state champ in both the 110m hurdles (:14.81) and the 400m hurdles (:54.36 — the fastest time ever by a sophomore in the state). At the New England championships he was fourth in the 300m hurdles (:38.70) and eighth in the 110m hurdles (PR :14.68). At the MIAA Meet of Champions he was second in the 400m hurdles (:54.64) and 10th in the 110m hurdles (:14.79). He captured the Bay State Conference 110m hurdles title in :14.91.

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Homer-dependent Mariners welcome coming home vs. Angels

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Jun 28, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Seattle Mariners designated hitter Cal Raleigh (29) rounds third base en route to scoring during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesJun 28, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Seattle Mariners designated hitter Cal Raleigh (29) rounds third base en route to scoring during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

For the first time in a month, the Seattle Mariners find themselves not only below .500, but also in second place in the American League West.

That’s because the Mariners (42-43) blew a three-run lead in the eighth inning Sunday in a 6-5 loss to the host Cleveland Guardians. The Texas Rangers (42-42) lead the AL West by one-half game.

“A tough way to end the road trip,” Mariners manager Dan Wilson said. “We need to get back home and regroup … and get ourselves on a roll and get going.”

The Mariners open a rare three-game, four-day series with the last-place Los Angeles Angels on Monday at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park. The teams will have Wednesday off because of a World Cup match across the street.

The Mariners have been scoring less than some soccer teams recently. Sunday’s five-run outburst snapped a 13-game streak of three or fewer runs that tied a franchise record set in 2015.

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“We’ve got to learn from it,” Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh said. “We’ve got to put together better nines (nine innings) than we’re doing right now. You’ve got to play all nine innings as hard as you can with a lot of energy and find a way to scrap and claw for runs because you never know when you might need that extra run.”

The Mariners are more reliant on homers than any other team in baseball. Entering Sunday, 54.1% of their runs came via the long ball. They were 2-for-14 with runners in scoring position on Sunday. They failed to homer and remain at 102 this season (ninth in the majors) and have now scored 342 runs (24th).

“I think guys want to come through,” Raleigh said. “I think we’re doing the work and we’re playing hard. We’re doing that part right, but I think the tough part about baseball is you’ve got to be disciplined enough in those situations to come through, and right now, I think that’s what’s lacking.

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“It’s just that discipline to stay in the middle of the field and not get too big,” he said. “You have to sacrifice yourself as a hitter sometimes and do what’s best for the team. I think we all could do a better job of that, myself included.”

The Angels handled general manager Perry Minasian’s firing on Friday by winning two of three against the visiting Athletics and have triumphed in six of their past eight games.

“Obviously, it was a shock to everybody, no mystery, but like we talked about in the clubhouse, we’re professionals here,” Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said. “We have to prepare and do a job, and that’s what we’re doing.”

The Angels won 4-1 on Sunday as Josh Lowe, recently recalled from a stint in the minors, hit his first career grand slam.

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“I’m just continuing to do what I was working on in (Triple-A) Salt Lake,” said Lowe, who is 5-for-12 since his return. “And for the most part, it’s just swinging at better pitches and being ready to hit.”

Monday’s series opener is set to feature a pair of right-handed starters in Angels rookie Ryan Johnson (1-2, 8.84 ERA) against Mariners veteran George Kirby (6-7, 3.94).

Johnson will be making his fourth career start. He beat visiting Baltimore 5-11 on Tuesday as he allowed just one hit in six scoreless innings and struck out a career-high eight batters. He’s 0-0 with a 9.00 ERA in one previous appearance against the Mariners in April 2025.

Kirby had lost three straight starts and five consecutive decisions before a 3-2 victory Tuesday at Pittsburgh when he gave up two runs (one earned) over six innings. Kirby is 7-4 with a 3.41 ERA in 11 career starts against the Angels.

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Johnny Manziel says he will forever hate Cleveland

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You would think after all these years that Johnny Manziel‘s heart may have softened toward the Cleveland Browns, and you’d be wrong; in fact, really wrong.

If anything, Manziel’s heart has hardened against the franchise. Manziel hates Cleveland a lot, as he told Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco on their podcast Nightcap, he has nothing but contempt for the whole organization.

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“I sit here today and I go back on forth, am I going to let Cleveland off the hook, let it go or am I going to sit here with hate and animosity in my heart for the rest of my life,” Manziel admitted. “I finally sit here today, and I’m like, [Expletive] it, I think I’m gonna be pissed at them and hate them forever. It is what it is man, no love for the Browns.”

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Top 15 NBA free agents: Restricted options headline class

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Even though it may feel like NBA free agency barely exists anymore, the start of it is still a key day on the league’s calendar. 

Despite trades being the main way players switch teams in today’s era, you still never know who may hit the open market and who could change the future of a franchise. Star players may or may not be available, but a team could find a sneaky pick-up that ends up being exactly who they’ve been missing.

Here’s a list of the top 15 free agents in the 2026 class who can officially begin negotiating with new teams on Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT.

1. LeBron James, F, 41 years old, Unrestricted free agent

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The arguably greatest of all time has a massive decision to make this summer. Will James retire, return for a record 24th season and remain a Laker, or will he finish out his career on a new team or somewhere he’s been before? Despite being 41, James is still playing at a very high level, and he may have an interest in getting one last title before he heads off into the sunset. 

2. Jalen Duren, C, 22 years old, Restricted free agent

Duren broke through in 2025-26 and proved himself as one of the elite big men in the NBA. He averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds to make his first all-star team and the all-NBA third team. Duren’s now eligible for a five-year, $287.1 million extension that the Pistons may not be willing to pay, per The Athletic. If they can’t afford Duren, another team could swoop in to grab themselves a centre for the future.

3. James Harden, G, 36 years old, $42.3 million player option

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After finding himself on his fifth team since 2020, with a deadline move to the Cavaliers last season, you never know where Harden may go next. Now at 36, Harden has adjusted his game to become a great point guard and playmaker. It appears likely he will remain alongside Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland, but it’s unclear what that deal will look like or if he’ll accept his option. 

4. Norman Powell, G/F, 33 years old, Unrestricted free agent

The Heat kick-started their off-season with a blockbuster deal to bring in Giannis Antetokounmpo. That move changed the landscape of Miami basketball, but it also may have pushed Powell out of the equation. Powell averaged 21.7 points on 47 per cent shooting in 2025-26 to make the first all-star team of his career. Any team looking to add a scoring threat could make a huge offer for the 2019 NBA champion. 

5. Zach LaVine, G, 31 years old, $49 million player option

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It would most likely be in LaVine’s best interest to get himself out of Sacramento. The Kings won just 22 games last season, and LaVine can’t waste time at age 31 sitting through a rebuild. After one of the worst statistical seasons of his NBA tenure, he will most likely opt out to explore a new opportunity in a better situation. He’s previously been a two-time all-star and could showcase those skills on a contender.

6. Jonathan Kuminga, F, 23 years old, $24.3 million team option

A mid-season trade to the Hawks was a great move to rejuvenate Kuminga’s career. In Atlanta, he averaged 12.3 points and 5.3 rebounds, but he showed flashes of greatness with a few 20-plus point performances. It feels likely that the Hawks will accept his cap-friendly team option to give him the chance to spend a full season in Atlanta and show just what he can do alongside its young core. 

7. Bennedict Mathurin, G, 24 years old, Restricted free agent

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The Canadian Mathurin was shipped to the Clippers at the 2026 trade deadline and appeared to be a seamless fit into their system. He averaged 17.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and a steal in L.A. while playing 28 minutes a night. The Clippers appear headed toward a rebuild, and holding onto Montreal’s Mathurin feels near guaranteed. Locking up the young scoring threat to be the future of their backcourt appears essential. 

8. Walker Kessler, C, 24 years old, Restricted free agent

The Utah Jazz may finally be ready to compete, and if that’s the case, they need to hold onto Kessler. The big man played in just five games in 2025-26 due to a torn labrum, but in those limited appearances, he averaged a double-double. If the Jazz give Kessler his big contract, they can pair him up with Darryn Peterson and Ace Bailey as a big three that can take this franchise into the next decade behind veterans Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen. 

9. Mitchell Robinson, C, 28 years old, Unrestricted free agent

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With the Knicks seemingly not being interested in going over the second apron, Robinson will likely find a new home this off-season. The big man raised his value as a defensive-minded centre as the Knicks won their first NBA Championship in 53 years. Talented centres seem hard to come by in the modern NBA, and several teams will throw money at Robinson to have his seven-foot frame hold down their front-court. 

10. Luguentz Dort, F/G, 27 years old, $18.2 million team option

The Canadian 3-and-D specialist may be the odd man out on the Thunder. Dort has been in OKC his entire seven-year career, but he’s now due for a payday, and the Thunder have plenty of younger players they could replace him with. The Thunder already gave Isaiah Hartenstein a big extension this off-season, which made it seem likelier that Dort will bring his physicality to a new team come 2026-27. 

11. Tari Eason, F, 25 years old, Restricted free agent

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Eason has been a defensive juggernaut for the Rockets since entering the NBA in 2022-23. He can stall opponents’ offence, which has been a big plus for Houston. However, the Rockets have a lot of youngsters to pay, which may allow a team to swoop up Eason’s talents at a price tag Houston cannot afford.

12. Draymond Green, F, 36 years old, $27.7 million player option

It’s hard to imagine a world where Green doesn’t play for the Golden State Warriors, and it feels highly unlikely that will ever happen. The Warriors appear ready to make one final push for a title with Green, Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr. It’s unclear if Green will accept his option or take a more team-friendly deal so the Warriors can build up their roster. 

13. Kristaps Porzingis, F/C, 30 years old, Unrestricted free agent

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Injuries over the past three seasons have largely limited Porzinigis, and in 2025-26, he appeared in just 32 games between the Hawks and Warriors. However, when healthy, the seven-foot-two Porzingis is a dominant two-way player. He is a solid shooter for his size and a tremendous rim protector. Porzingis very well may be one of the most sought-after big men on the open market. 

14. Peyton Watson, F, 23 years old, Restricted free agent

The 23-year-old Watson broke out in 2025-26, he averaged 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists on 49.1 per cent shooting from the field and 41.1 per cent from three. He proved himself to be a key part of the Nuggets’ rotation and someone they cannot afford to lose. Watson was particularly impressive in his 40 starts when he put up 17.3 points on 60.3 per cent true shooting. 

15. Rui Hachimura, F, 28 years old, Unrestricted free agent

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Hachimura has developed into one of the league’s best floor-spacing three-point specialists. He is a career 39.4 per cent shooter from deep and has consistently been a double-digit scorer. Last season, he specifically broke through in the playoffs, where he started in all 10 of the Lakers’ games. In those contests, he averaged 17.5 points with a 56.5 per cent clip from three on 5.8 attempts per game. 

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Nick Ryan hoping for another 2026 Winter Highlight

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It was just two years ago that Munhamek triumphed in the Listed Winter Championship Series Final, a feat that now feels like a distant memory for trainer Nick Ryan.

The enduring eight-year-old gelding achieved that Flemington success, and Ryan is now hopeful that another eight-year-old, Highlights, can emulate that performance this Saturday.

Both horses joined Ryan’s stable under different circumstances. Munhamek came from Hong Kong, while Highlights transferred from the Guy stable in Queensland and, more recently, from Bjorn Baker’s stable in Sydney. Both have used the David Bourke Handicap (1620m) as their preparatory run.

Highlights put forth his strongest run for the new yard in the David Bourke Handicap, finishing third and being beaten by a mere head by Seafall. Ryan mentioned that integrating the horse into the stable has been a learning process.

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“His form with me has been a little bit patchy, but he’s had excuses every time he’s run badly,” Ryan said.

“He looked the winner the other day, and he’s come through the run well, so no doubt we’ll head to the final on Saturday.

“He’s very structurally good, he’s a little bit quirky… he trialled well nude with no gear on at Werribee so we just stripped everything back, left the tongue tie on, but I think it certainly helped.”

The David Bourke Handicap has served as a reliable form guide for the Winter Championship Series Final in recent years, with Jimmy The Bear mirroring Munhamek’s achievement by winning both races last year, and Tuvalu doing the same in 2022.

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“I did it with Munhamek, he won that race and went on to win the final so it’s generally the right way to go,” Ryan commented.

“Like I said, his form does look patchy but he’s had excuses every time. Hopefully he’ll improve off that run and be a lightweight chance in the final.”

With Highlights showing promise, new Australian betting sites might offer competitive racing betting markets.

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Rivers United Sign Goalkeeper Clinton Ezekiel from Bayelsa United

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Nigeria Premier Football League side Rivers United have completed the signing of highly-rated goalkeeper Clinton Ezekiel from Bayelsa United ahead of the new season.

The talented shot-stopper joins the Port Harcourt club after an impressive campaign with Bayelsa United, where he established himself as one of the team’s first-choice goalkeepers despite their struggles in the league.

Ezekiel began his football career with Calabar Rovers before securing a move to Bayelsa United for the 2024/25 season. During the 2025/26 NPFL campaign, he made 25 league appearances and kept six clean sheets.

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Although Bayelsa United suffered relegation after finishing 19th on the table with 43 points from 38 matches, Ezekiel’s performances stood out throughout the season. The Yenagoa-based club recorded 11 wins, 10 draws and 17 defeats.

His impressive displays attracted interest from several clubs in the NPFL, but Rivers United eventually won the race for his signature.

The arrival of Ezekiel is another important addition for head coach Finidi George, who continues to strengthen his squad ahead of a busy season that will include domestic competitions and the CAF Champions League.

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The former Super Eagles coach is building a team capable of competing for major honours, and the signing of the young goalkeeper will increase competition in the goalkeeping department while adding quality and depth to the squad.

After experiencing the disappointment of relegation with Bayelsa United, Ezekiel now has the opportunity to compete at the highest level of Nigerian football and also test himself in continental competition.

Having shown composure, sharp reflexes and consistency during his time at Bayelsa United, the young goalkeeper will be hoping to establish himself at Rivers United and help the Port Harcourt club challenge for the NPFL title and make a strong impact in the CAF Champions League.

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Kidambi Srikanth finishes runner-up at US Open Super 300 after fighting defeat to Su Li-yang | Badminton News

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NEW DELHI: India’s Kidambi Srikanth finished runner-up at the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament after losing a hard-fought men’s singles final to Chinese Taipei’s Su Li-yang. The 33-year-old former world No. 1 showed great fighting spirit by recovering after losing the opening game, but eventually went down 15-21, 21-16, 9-21 in a physically demanding contest that lasted just over an hour.Playing his first final of the season, Srikanth started brightly but lost momentum after an unusual error when his racquet crossed the net during a rally. Although he battled back to level the score midway through the opening game, Su raised the intensity after the break, using his speed and deceptive shot-making to take control and secure the first game.The second game was a much tighter affair, with both players matching each other point for point. Srikanth showcased his experience and sharp net play, taking control during the middle stages of the game. Despite a late challenge from Su, the Indian held his nerve, earning multiple game points before sealing the game with a powerful down-the-line smash to force a deciding third game.

Su dominates final game to claim maiden title

The decider, however, belonged to the younger Su, who came out aggressively and never allowed Srikanth to settle. The Chinese Taipei player maintained a relentless pace and built a comfortable lead. Srikanth mixed brilliant winners with unforced errors and was also left frustrated after being denied permission by the chair umpire to change his shirt during the game.Su continued to dominate the rallies and eventually earned 12 championship points. Although Srikanth saved one, Su closed out the match to win the first BWF World Tour title of his career, while Srikanth had to settle for another runner-up finish.

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Sharks sign defenceman Michael Kesselring to three-year deal

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The Sharks signed Kesselring to a three-year contract with an annual-average value of $4.5 million on Sunday, sources confirmed to Sportsnet.

San Jose traded the 20th-overall pick in Friday’s NHL Draft to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Kesselring and the 27th pick.

Buffalo selected forward Ilia Morozov with the 20th pick while the Sharks used No. 27 as part of a package to trade up again and take defenceman Ryan Lin at No. 21.

Kesselring was limited to just 34 regular-season games in 2025-26, recording just two assists. Prior to that, he had a career-best season in 2024-25, playing all 82 games for the Utah Mammoth, potting seven goals and 29 points.

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He was acquired by Buffalo alongside Josh Doan in the 2025 off-season in the deal that sent JJ Peterka to Utah.

“Michael has a big frame with solid two-way ability,” said Sharks general manager Mike Grier in a statement on Wednesday. “He is a responsible player in the defensive zone with a well-rounded offensive game, and will be a good upgrade for us patrolling the blue line. We’re happy to have him a part of the organization.”

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South Africa v England: Manie Libbok to start at 10 for Springboks

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While coach Rassie Erasmus has named a more conventional set of replacements, with five specialist forwards rather than the seven he has experimented with in the past, former Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen has been deployed as a flanker off the bench in the past.

Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse will both win their 50th caps as part of the starting line-up.

“England are a quality outfit, and we are expecting them to give everything they have in this match, so it was important to select a squad with experience combined with a few younger players, who have proved that they have what it takes to perform at this level,” said Erasmus, whose team beat a Barbarians side 80-31 in a warm-up fixture on 20 June.

England’s team announcement is expected towards the end of this week.

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South Africa: Willemse; Kolbe, Kriel, De Allende, Arendse; Libbok, Williams; Nche, Marx, T du Toit, Etzebeth, Nortje, Kolisi, P-S du Toit, Wiese

Replacements: Wessels, Steenekamp, Porthen, Van Staden, Hanekom, Reinach, Esterhuizen, Moodie

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World Cup 2026: 215 goals scored in record-breaking group stage

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Austria and Algeria went down to the wire in a match full of drama. Austria’s last-minute goal means both teams are through to the next round. Celebrations are also due for the Democratic Republic of Congo, who have qualified for the first time in their history thanks to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan. Portugal and Colombia stayed level at 0-0. England finished top of group L, putting two past Panama. The round of 32 fixtures are all confirmed. The first knockout game has Canada go up against South Africa in Los Angeles.

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World Cup quiz: How well do you know the group stage in numbers?

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The biggest ever group stage at a World Cup is over – and the tournament bracket has been settled all the way to the final.

After 72 games, we now know which of the 48 teams participating have made it to the round of 32.

But how well do you know the numbers that helped – or hindered – teams in getting there?

Test yourself in our quiz below!

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