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5-star safety Joey O’Brien announced his commitment to Notre Dame, disappointing Oregon after a strong recruitment effort. Despite this setback, Oregon celebrated landing 5-star safety Jett Washington, and the Ducks are poised to improve their current No. 28 recruiting class with upcoming commitments from top players like QB Ryder Lyons and OT Immanuel Iheanacho. Need More Context? 🔎

Ike Irish received his third All-American honor from Baseball America for an outstanding 2025 season, leading his team in seven key statistical categories, including a .364 batting average and 19 home runs. As a junior, he is a semifinalist for multiple prestigious awards and is projected as a first-round pick in upcoming drafts, raising questions about his return to Auburn. Need More Context? 🔎

As the WNBA MVP race heats up, Napheesa Collier, Allisha Gray, and Caitlin Clark stand out among candidates, with Collier currently favored in betting odds due to her top stats and the Minnesota Lynx's strong record. Collier leads in points, rebounds, and defensive metrics, while Gray excels in offensive rating and true shooting percentage, highlighting the competitive nature of the MVP discussion. Need More Context? 🔎

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired five-time All-Star Luka Doncic in a February trade but were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 playoffs. To bolster their roster, a proposed trade involving Austin Reaves and Shake Milton for former Mavericks teammates Dereck Lively II and P.J. Washington could reunite Doncic with players he previously had success with in Dallas. Need More Context? 🔎

Florian Wirtz has joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported British record fee exceeding $150 million, enhancing the team's attacking versatility. The 22-year-old German international, an elite playmaker and last season's Bundesliga Player of the Season, is expected to compete for a midfield role alongside Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, potentially altering the team's formation. Need More Context? 🔎

The Dallas Cowboys' quarterback Dak Prescott faces immense pressure to deliver, especially with a league-record $60 million annual salary and a 2-5 playoff record. Former MVP Cam Newton warned that if Prescott doesn't achieve an NFC Championship this year, he risks being replaced, possibly by Arch Manning, though financial implications and Manning's college trajectory suggest the Cowboys will likely retain Prescott for at least two more seasons. Need More Context? 🔎