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Last season, the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense struggled with significant communication issues, leading to numerous big plays against them. Linebacker Payton Wilson criticized former teammates for these problems, suggesting that new additions like Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay will enhance the unit's performance and communication moving forward. Want More Context? 🔎

Kyren Wilson achieved a dramatic 6-5 victory over Si Jiahui at the Shanghai Masters, despite missing a no-look shot on the black that could have set a record for the most century breaks in a best-of-11 match. Wilson, who will face either Ronnie O'Sullivan or Barry Hawkins in the quarter-finals, emphasized the importance of fun and creativity in snooker, especially in China, while defending champion Judd Trump advanced with a 6-2 win against Neil Robertson....

Right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer, in his 18th MLB season with the Toronto Blue Jays, took responsibility for his first loss of the year after allowing a critical three-run homer in a 10–4 defeat to the Detroit Tigers. Despite the loss, he showcased strong performance with seven innings pitched and eleven strikeouts, as he aims for consistency while battling to keep Toronto in first place in the AL East. Want More Context? 🔎

Nastja Claessens, a 20-year-old Belgian forward with Olympic experience, has joined Kansas State after being drafted by the Washington Mystics in 2024. Despite maintaining her NCAA eligibility, the Mystics retain her WNBA rights for up to a year after she exhausts her college eligibility, under the current collective bargaining agreement, which may change as it expires this year. Want More Context? 🔎

The Las Vegas Aces, Chicago Sky, and Indiana Fever face significant playoff implications as the WNBA season progresses. The Aces, struggling with team dynamics and lacking future draft picks, the Sky, who traded away their valuable draft assets amidst injuries, and the Fever, dealing with Caitlin Clark's injury, all risk disappointing seasons despite earlier hopes for success. Want More Context? 🔎

Ice Cube, co-founder of the BIG3 league, revealed that Caitlin Clark received a $5 million contract offer due to her star power, which he claims would unlock significant financial opportunities for the league, unlike rival Angel Reese. Both players have thrived in the WNBA, but injuries prevent them from competing in an upcoming game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky. Want More Context? 🔎