Iran shrugs off Israel strikes, showing restraint: Analysts

Ronald Darby, a veteran cornerback who played 10 NFL seasons, announced his retirement from football after informing the Houston Texans. Drafted in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills, Darby had notable stints with several teams, including a key role in the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LII victory. Over his career, he started 107 games, recorded eight interceptions, 106 pass breakups, and 447 total tackles, concluding his last season in...

Oklahoma's Dynasty at Stake in Women's College World Series On Monday night at 7 p.m. ET, No. 2 Oklahoma faces No. 12 Texas Tech in a critical Women's College World Series semifinal, featuring star pitchers Sam Landry and NiJaree Canady. Canady, the former National Player of the Year from Stanford, leads Texas Tech with impressive stats, including a 0.86 ERA and 32 victories, while aiming to secure a title for the Red Raiders. For Oklahoma,...

The Los Angeles Dodgers faced the New York Yankees for the first time since the 2024 World Series, winning the series 2-1, highlighted by an 18-2 victory in game two. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed disbelief at Yankees superstar Aaron Judge's performance, particularly after Judge hit his second solo home run of the night during a lopsided game. Despite the home runs given up, Roberts appreciated witnessing Judge's exceptional talent, as he currently boasts the...

R-Truth, also known as Ron Killings, announced that he would not be renewing his contract with WWE, making him a free agent for the first time in years. Celebrated for over three decades in professional wrestling, he has been a significant influence, particularly for Black wrestlers, being the first Black NWA Heavyweight champion. His unique blend of comedy and performance has left a lasting impact on fans and fellow wrestlers alike, with many expressing gratitude...

A running back graces the cover again. Super Bowl champion Saquon Barkley is featured on the cover of Madden 26, highlighting a memorable play from the 2024 NFL season where he hurdles over a defender. This marks the second consecutive year a running back is on the cover, following Christian McCaffrey in Madden NFL 25, reigniting discussions about the "Madden Curse" after McCaffrey's injury struggles during the previous season. Notably, this is also the first...

Haley Jones has signed a hardship contract with the Phoenix Mercury while Alyssa Thomas is injured. Originally drafted sixth overall by the Atlanta Dream in 2023, Jones averaged 3.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists last season before being waived. The Mercury, currently 5-2 despite injuries, saw Jones debut with 2 points and an assist in a victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, benefiting from strong performances by undrafted rookies like Monique Akoa Makani and...