Luke Littler survives scare to reach Bahrain quarter-finals

Looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft, Texas is projected to have two players, quarterback Arch Manning and linebacker Anthony Hill Jr., among the top-three picks. Manning, a five-star recruit and the No. 1 player in the 2023 class, is expected to be the first overall pick, potentially to the New Orleans Saints, while Hill, who led the SEC in tackles for loss, is projected to go third overall to the New York Giants. Both...

Wittenmyer & Williams is a point/counterpoint column featuring Reds reporter Gordon Wittenmyer and sports columnist Jason Williams, discussing Jeimer Candelario's benching and manager Terry Francona's win-now strategy. Williams questions the impact of Francona's management on Noelvi Marte, while Wittenmyer defends Marte's recent performance, contrasting it with Candelario's struggles. They agree on the importance of tough decisions in management, with Wittenmyer noting Francona's approach is already yielding positive results for the team. Full Article

Sebastian Aho scored a decisive one-timer past Jacob Markstrom at 4:17 of the second overtime, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a thrilling 5-4 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. This win allowed the Hurricanes to clinch their first-round playoff series, marking a significant achievement for the team. With this triumph, the Hurricanes became the first team to advance to Round 2 of the playoffs. Full Article

In a thrilling overtime finish, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 119-118 in Game 5, advancing to the next round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs with a 4-1 series victory. Key plays included Andrew Nembhard's crucial 3-pointer and Tyrese Haliburton's game-winning layup, as Milwaukee's inability to maintain defensive pressure cost them dearly, despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double performance. With Damian Lillard injured and the team facing elimination for the third consecutive year, the Bucks are...

Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton made a decisive play by driving past Giannis Antetokounmpo for a layup with just 1.3 seconds remaining, securing a 119-118 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. This win allowed the Pacers to claim a 4-1 series victory in the Eastern Conference first round. Haliburton's clutch performance highlighted his pivotal role in the game and the series overall. Full Article

The Packers re-signed three exclusive rights free agents: wide receiver Bo Melton, punter Daniel Whelan, and running back Emanuel Wilson. Wilson, who played all 17 games last season, had 502 rushing yards and four touchdowns, after joining the Packers post-release from the Broncos. Melton, a former seventh-round pick, also played all 17 games, recording 16 receptions for 218 yards and a touchdown, while Whelan averaged 46.2 yards per punt over the past two seasons. Full...