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Red Sox squash momentum from road series sweep with loss to Rays
BOSTON — Coming off their first sweep of the season in Detroit, the Boston Red Sox had a chance to finally build some momentum in a disappointing and tumultuous season.They failed once again.Reliever Greg Weissert allowed two runs to score in the sixth, one credited to starter Jake Bennett, as the Tampa Bay Rays snapped a 3-3 tie in an 8-4 win.Advertisement
Ranking McKenna vs. recent No. 1 picks, Malhotra's comparables and second-round breakouts
My May 2026 NHL Draft rankings are out, U18 worlds and the lottery are in the rearview. All of that makes for a perfect time for a mailbag.You submitted nearly 100 questions. Here, I’ve answered a bunch of the big ones, touching on high-upside second-rounders, Caleb Malhotra’s comparables, Ivar Stenberg versus Leo Carlsson and Anton Frondell, Viggo Bjorck’s projection, ranking Gavin McKenna versus the last 10 No. 1 picks and more.Note: Questions may be lightly edited for clarity and length. Simi...
In Sabres-Canadiens playoff series, Rasmus Dahlin and Lane Hutson are the real show
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Few would question that the main event is happening out in the Western Conference with Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes locking horns. It is almost without question that those are the top two defensemen in the world (though we see you, too, Zach Werenski).But in a year in which the Norris Trophy voting has perhaps never been deeper, with at least eight defensemen having made a legitimate case during the regular season, being treated to Rasmus Dahlin and Lane Hutson in this series is p...
U.S. Soccer turns page to its future with opening of national training center
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — The U.S. Soccer Federation officially opened the sprawling Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center (NTC) on Thursday in Fayette County, with a guest list that included MLS commissioner Don Garber, U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes and men’s senior national team assistant coach Jesús Pérez. Beyond the ribbon cutting and the pleasantries exchanged, it marked the celebration of a historic moment for soccer in America out in rural Georgia.Advertisement
WNBA opening weekend watch guide: Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers, Tempo and Fire debut
The 30th WNBA campaign tips off in style, and does so after a long and unique offseason.A protracted labor standoff stretched into late March, then yielded a historic collective bargaining agreement. Star players changed uniforms in rapid succession. Two separate drafts were held — one for the rookie class and another for the new expansion franchises.Advertisement
Eagles Thoughts: Why Jonathan Greenard trade was offseason splash
The NFL Draft and rookie minicamp are behind the Philadelphia Eagles. They’re in the middle of the offseason program, though they’re not on the field for an organized team activity until later in the month. The schedule should be released before then. A.J. Brown is expected to be traded after.This is a quieter period on the team’s calendar — but it doesn’t mean I’m not thinking about them every day. Here are some Eagles thoughts …1. The Eagles’ trade for Jonathan Greenard is the headlining move...
Can MarShawn Lloyd finally stay healthy to back up Josh Jacobs? Packers mailbag
We’ve reached another quiet period of the offseason with a couple of weeks until OTAs begin, so there’s no better time to fire up the ol’ mailbag machine.Let’s get right to it. Good batch of questions this week.Why aren’t the Packers adding a veteran wide receiver? — @TracedelaTorreWhy do they need one? Christian Watson has played 1,926 regular-season snaps in his career and Jayden Reed has played 1,433. I know they’re not eight-year veterans, but those two guys, while still both 26 years old, b...
How to watch WEC, according to Kevin Magnussen: 'Put the barbecue on'
Formula 1 is on another two-plus-week break until the Canadian Grand Prix (though this was how the original 2026 calendar was designed). But if you’re missing racing action, there are a few different categories running that feature some familiar names, like the World Endurance Championship.WEC focuses on long-distance sports car racing and is the top tier for endurance racing. Races last between six and 24 hours and feature iconic tracks and competitions, such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans. To expl...
Connor Bedard's next Blackhawks contract is franchise-defining — and he has leverage
CHICAGO — Back in 2015, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews became the first Chicago Blackhawks to be paid eight-plus figures. Soon, Connor Bedard will join them.Where exactly those eight digits will fall is largely in Bedard’s hands. The Blackhawks and their general manager, Kyle Davidson, will have some thoughts on what Bedard’s second NHL contract should look like — they probably prefer eight years — but Bedard is in the driver’s seat at the negotiating table.Advertisement
For the Nationals, James Wood is leading off — and then the mystery begins
WASHINGTON — James Wood is unique as a Washington National. Yeah, yeah, he stands 6 feet 7 and has otherworldly power the opposite way, which makes him borderline unique in baseball. But in the current iteration of the Nationals, he is the lone player who can shower after one game, head home to put his head on the pillow, and rise the next morning knowing exactly where he’ll hit in the order: leadoff.“I’m used to it,” Wood said. “As long as I’m in the lineup, it’s fine.”Advertisement
On a Sterling career that deserved its day in Cooperstown — and more Sliders
Welcome to Sliders, a weekly in-season MLB column that focuses on both the timely and timeless elements of the game.Eric Nadel grew up in Brooklyn dreaming of becoming the voice of the Rangers. He meant the New York Rangers of the NHL, not the Texas Rangers of MLB, but he settled in quite well in Arlington, forging a Hall of Fame career behind the microphone across 48 seasons and counting.Advertisement
Why is watching the NBA playoffs at a bar harder than it should be?
A couple of weeks ago, a friend I hadn’t seen in a while was visiting Chicago. We decided to go to a bar, get something to eat, catch up and watch Game 3 of the Celtics-76ers series.As we walked in, I noticed MLB, the NHL and the NFL Draft were all being shown on TVs, but during the first round of the playoffs, no NBA. We asked about our game. The bartender shrugged. Turns out, you could get a bucket of beer, but pro buckets weren’t on the restaurant’s viewing menu.Advertisement
How can the Bruins find a No. 1 center this offseason? The options are limited
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins have a No. 1 goalie in Jeremy Swayman. They have a No. 1 defenseman in Charlie McAvoy.They have no such luck in the middle.“We all, in this room, recognize we don’t have a true No. 1 C,” president Cam Neely said at the team’s end-of-year evaluation at TD Garden. “That’s something we want to try to rectify, whether it’s this offseason or those guys growing into it. But it’s something we know that’s needed.”Advertisement
Early NHL free agent big board: The top 20 UFA targets to watch this offseason
There will be no shortage of money for NHL teams to spend this summer after the league confirmed this week a salary cap jump to $104 million for next season.What will they spend it on?The upcoming free-agent class is a little short on headline names, but there are plenty of quality players eligible to hit the open market on July 1. And many of them are bound to land eye-popping contracts in a rising-cap environment.Advertisement
Blue Jays’ John Schneider Sends Warning To All-Star Injury Replacement
BusinessSportsMoneyBlue Jays’ John Schneider Sends Warning To All-Star Injury ReplacementByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 06:00am EDTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 07: John Schneider manager of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on from the dugout before the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 07, 2024 in the Bronx borough o...
IOC Lifts Restrictions On Belarus Athletes Despite Ongoing Ukraine War
BusinessAerospace & DefenseIOC Lifts Restrictions On Belarus Athletes Despite Ongoing Ukraine WarByMark Temnycky,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Temnycky is a freelance writer focused on defense and energy Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 06:00am EDTBEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 04: Flag bearers Ignat Golovatsiuk and Hanna Nifantava of Team Belarus lead their team out during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at the Be...
Kohli’s IPL ducks tale: Why multiple dismissals for nought have often hurt his season
Virat Kohli's IPL 2026 campaign hit a rare snag as Lucknow Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav dismissed him for a two-ball duck. This marked Kohli's first IPL duck in 1110 days, a stunning event given his legendary status. The delivery itself was hailed as 'ball of the tournament', leaving fans and experts in awe of the rare dismissal.
Sairaj Bahutule to take charge as India’s spin bowling coach after IPL 2026 stint with PBKS
Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule is poised to become the Indian men's team's spin-bowling coach for the next two years. With extensive experience, including with the Punjab Kings and at the NCA, Bahutule's appointment aims to bolster India's spin attack. His tenure is expected to commence with the Afghanistan series in June. The Team India coaching setup currently includes batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, fast-bowling coach Morne Morkel, fielding coach T Dilip and assistant coach Ryan ten Does...
F1 agrees 2027 engine changes to tweak 50-50 power split
Formula 1 bosses have agreed to make changes to the sport's engine regulations for the 2027 season by tweaking the current 50-50 power split through an increase in internal combustion output.An online meeting on Friday - attended by F1, the FIA, team bosses and chiefs from engine manufacturers - discussed the impact of the recent regulation tweaks introduced for last week's Miami Grand Prix and what else could be done for both the rest of this season and longer term to improve the ruleset.
Weird & Wild: MLB manager firings, Murakami's epic start and a minor-league classic
When a team’s bullpen coughs up 17 runs on eight hits, 18 walks and eight wild pitches, is that weird (and wild) enough to make this column? … When a first baseman’s mitt goes floating through the air, with the baseball still inside, does that sound like our kind of material? … When a player leans down to play with his kids and needs surgery when he gets up, do we feel his pain — and write all about it?Advertisement