Four-star 2027 quarterback prospect Wonderful Monds IV announced his commitment to Notre Dame on ESPN's Pat McAfee Show Friday afternoon.

Monds, who hails from Vero Beach, Fla, chose the Fighting Irish over Florida State and Ohio State. He ranks as the No. 264 overall prospect and No. 20 quarterback in the 2027 recruiting class in 247S]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279024597/four-star-2027-qb-prospect-wonderful-monds-iv-commits-to-notre-dame 279024597 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:40:30 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279024597/four-star-2027-qb-prospect-wonderful-monds-iv-commits-to-notre-dame (Photo credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images)

After making an early exit from his Thursday start due to much lower than normal velocity, Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder inflammation.

Woodruff, who missed all of 2024 and the first three months of the 2025 season due to shoulder surgery, faced just six batters in Thursday's 13-1 win over the Arizona Diam]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279024587/brewers-place-rhp-brandon-woodruff-on-il-with-shoulder-inflammation 279024587 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:19:17 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279024587/brewers-place-rhp-brandon-woodruff-on-il-with-shoulder-inflammation (Photo credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images)

Two teams that finished April with at least a share of the lead in their respective American League divisions go head-to-head to begin May when the Cleveland Guardians face the Athletics on Friday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Cleveland left-hander Joey Cantillo (1-1, 2.97 ERA) and Athletics right-hander J.T. Ginn (0-0, 3.24) are the scheduled starters in the o]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279023980/guardians-look-to-handle-nick-kurtz-a-in-series-opener 279023980 Fri, 01 May 2026 14:05:05 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279023980/guardians-look-to-handle-nick-kurtz-a-in-series-opener (Photo credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images)

Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton said he loves what he has seen from his team's defense during the past week.

The Twins' success at the plate on Thursday is icing on the cake.

'I think we're starting to get in a better flow defensively,' Shelton said. 'I feel it's been the last 7-10 days where it's really kind of ticked up.'

Minnesota will go for back]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279023821/twins-byron-buxton-bids-to-continue-power-surge-in-clash-vs-jays 279023821 Fri, 01 May 2026 12:40:28 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279023821/twins-byron-buxton-bids-to-continue-power-surge-in-clash-vs-jays (Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)

The Tampa Bay Rays will turn to former ace Shane McClanahan on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Rays continue to see progress from the left-hander, who recorded his first home win in almost three years last weekend against the Minnesota Twins.

The Rays realize the 2026 version of Mc]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279023794/rays-encouraged-by-return-of-shane-mcclanahan-as-he-prepares-to-face-giants 279023794 Fri, 01 May 2026 12:19:09 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279023794/rays-encouraged-by-return-of-shane-mcclanahan-as-he-prepares-to-face-giants (Photo credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images)

Cameron Young fired a bogey-free, 8-under-par 64 to kick off the Cadillac Championship and take a one-shot lead over Jordan Spieth and Alex Smalley on Thursday outside Miami.

The PGA Tour returned to Trump National Doral and the famed 'Blue Monster' for the first time since 2016. The event is a $20 million signature event with no 36-hole cut.

Young won the big]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279022609/cameron-young-leads-cadillac-with-jordan-spieth-right-behind 279022609 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:55:08 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279022609/cameron-young-leads-cadillac-with-jordan-spieth-right-behind (Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)

The Montreal Canadiens are aware of the opportunity before them as they prepare to host the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 6 of their Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday.

Thanks to a 3-2 victory Wednesday night in Tampa for a 3-2 edge in the Eastern Conference first-round meeting, the young Canadiens have the opportunity to knock out the Lightning in the best-o]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279022414/canadiens-ready-for-home-chance-to-eliminate-lightning-in-tight-series 279022414 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:11 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279022414/canadiens-ready-for-home-chance-to-eliminate-lightning-in-tight-series (Photo credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images)

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 6 against the visiting Dallas Stars and is day-to-day because of a lower-body injury.

Brodin, 32, left Tuesday's Game 5 at 1:44 of the second period after blocking a Mikko Rantanen shot. After the game, which Minnesota won 4-2, Brodin was seen on crutches with his foot in a medical boot]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279022271/wild-d-jonas-brodin-lower-body-out-vs-stars-in-game-6 279022271 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:41:19 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279022271/wild-d-jonas-brodin-lower-body-out-vs-stars-in-game-6 (Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images)

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar, Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield and Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson were named the finalists for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy on Thursday.

Kopitar is no stranger to the award, presented annually to the NHL player who best combines sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and ability. He won the award in 2015]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279022043/lady-byng-finalists-anze-kopitar-cole-caufield-jake-sanderson 279022043 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:55:25 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279022043/lady-byng-finalists-anze-kopitar-cole-caufield-jake-sanderson (Photo credit: Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Olivier Rioux, who at 7-foot-9 is the tallest player in college basketball history, has committed to play for UC Irvine.

The Canadian center redshirted for Florida during its 2024-25 national championship season and played in just 11 games in 2025-26.

'Next stop, Irvine, California,' Rioux wrote Thursday on Instagram.]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279022014/college-basketball-tallest-player-olivier-rioux-heads-to-uc-irvine 279022014 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:40:28 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279022014/college-basketball-tallest-player-olivier-rioux-heads-to-uc-irvine Deputy Presidential Chief of Staff Maxim Oreshkin says The Future of the World is moving beyond debate, with mentorship helping turn ideas into action

The II Open Dialogue, 'The Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth,' has concluded at the National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow. Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Administration, summed up the event, saying ]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279021910/moscow-open-dialogue-shifts-from-big-ideas-to-real-world-action 279021910 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:34:25 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279021910/moscow-open-dialogue-shifts-from-big-ideas-to-real-world-action (Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)

Hunter Dobbins will go up against a formidable opposite number in his Cardinals debut on Thursday afternoon when St. Louis opposes the host Pittsburgh Pirates.

The 26-year-old right-hander will face the Pirates' ace, reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes (4-1, 2.48 ERA).

St. Louis has won the first three contests of the four-game serie]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279021128/hunter-dobbins-set-for-cardinals-debut-vs-pirates-paul-skenes 279021128 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:19:13 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279021128/hunter-dobbins-set-for-cardinals-debut-vs-pirates-paul-skenes (Photo credit: Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The post-position draw for the Kentucky Derby is one of the few times in thoroughbred racing when getting first is not something to celebrate.

Last Saturday, during the draw for this Saturday's 152nd running of the race at Churchill Downs, that distinction went to Renegade.

Despite the ominous spot for R]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279021014/goal-no-1-for-renegade-overcome-fabled-kentucky-derby-jinx 279021014 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:55:14 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279021014/goal-no-1-for-renegade-overcome-fabled-kentucky-derby-jinx (Photo credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images)

Cam York scored at 17:32 of overtime, propelling the Philadelphia Flyers into the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 on Wednesday.

After winning the first three games of the best-of-seven series, the Flyers lost Games 4 and 5 and struggled to find their offensive footing for much of Game 6.]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279020963/nhl-roundup-flyers-ko-penguins-with-ot-win-in-game-6 279020963 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:19:10 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279020963/nhl-roundup-flyers-ko-penguins-with-ot-win-in-game-6 (Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)

Alexandre Texier netted a tiebreaking goal early in the third period, and the visiting Montreal Canadiens took control of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series by holding off the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

The Canadiens grabbed a 3-2 edge in the best-of-seven series, and they head home to Montreal for Game 6 on Friday.<]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279020513/alexandre-texier-lifts-canadiens-to-3-2-series-lead-over-lightning 279020513 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:19:16 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279020513/alexandre-texier-lifts-canadiens-to-3-2-series-lead-over-lightning Washington DC [US], April 30 (ANI): The US Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a landmark 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that significantly altered the legal landscape of American elections.

The decision, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, effectively narrowed the scope of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), making it drastically more difficult for plaintiffs to challenge legislative maps on the ground]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279020365/a-day-of-loss-us-supreme-court-dilutes-vra-in-callais-ruling-sparking-outcry-from-obama-and-harris 279020365 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:56:46 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279020365/a-day-of-loss-us-supreme-court-dilutes-vra-in-callais-ruling-sparking-outcry-from-obama-and-harris (Photo credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images)

Gavin Williams tossed 7 2/3 stellar innings and Chase DeLauter drove in a pair of runs on Wednesday afternoon to help the Cleveland Guardians post a 3-1 victory over the visiting Tampa Rays.

Williams (5-1) earned his fourth straight win, allowing one unearned run on five hits, striking out nine and walking none. Brayan Rocchio went 3-for-4 and Daniel Schneemann had two]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279019951/gavin-williams-nabs-4th-straight-win-as-guardians-top-rays 279019951 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:19:06 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279019951/gavin-williams-nabs-4th-straight-win-as-guardians-top-rays (Photo credit: John Mersits / USA TODAY NETWORK)

A'mir Sears, a rising high school junior being compared to two-way NFL player Travis Hunter, is the No. 1 player in the Class of 2028, according to 247Sports, which released its first rankings for the group on Wednesday.

He also received the first -- and only, for now -- 5-star ranking in the class.

Listed at 6-foot-1, 178 pounds, Sears was a wide recei]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279019832/two-way-florida-football-player-ranked-no-1-in-2028-class-by-247sports 279019832 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:19:33 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279019832/two-way-florida-football-player-ranked-no-1-in-2028-class-by-247sports (Photo credit: Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Charlie Woods' quest for the 2026 U.S. Open ended this week as the 17-year-old amateur and son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods fell agonizingly short of progressing to the final stage of qualifying.

He finished one shot short of a playoff Tuesday after carding an even-par 72 at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Coral Springs, ]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279019558/charlie-woods-one-shot-shy-eliminated-from-us-open-qualifier 279019558 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:40:30 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279019558/charlie-woods-one-shot-shy-eliminated-from-us-open-qualifier (Photo credit: Bob Breidenbach/The Providence Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

New England fans voted tight end Rob Gronkowski into the Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Wednesday.

Gronkowski, 36, will become the 38th inductee. The date of the induction ceremony will be announced after the 2026 NFL schedule is released.

'Gronk' was a three-time Super Bowl champion, four-time All-P]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279019541/fans-vote-te-rob-gronkowski-into-patriots-hall-of-fame 279019541 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:19:05 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279019541/fans-vote-te-rob-gronkowski-into-patriots-hall-of-fame (Photo credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Cincinnati's Elly De La Cruz will look to continue his historic start to the season when the Reds host the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night in the second game of a three-game series.

The star shortstop had a pair of clutch defensive plays to go with his 3-for-4 night at the plate on Monday. De La Cruz homered and drove in four r]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279019320/rockies-strive-to-do-the-difficult-stop-reds-elly-de-la-cruz 279019320 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:55:05 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279019320/rockies-strive-to-do-the-difficult-stop-reds-elly-de-la-cruz (Photo credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)

After a bumpy start to the season, the Seattle Mariners have found their footing.

Their next goal is to return to .500 for the first time since April 3. The Mariners will have a chance to do so in the rubber match of a three-game set against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Seattle is coming off a 7-1 win on Tuesday night to even the se]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279019079/mariners-chase-return-to-500-series-win-vs-tumbling-twins 279019079 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:55:08 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279019079/mariners-chase-return-to-500-series-win-vs-tumbling-twins (Photo credit: David Richard-Imagn Images)

The Cleveland Guardians didn't call up top prospect Travis Bazzana on Tuesday to keep him on the bench, throwing him into the lineup at second base just hours after his promotion from Triple-A Columbus.

Bazzana, 23, will be back in the lineup on Wednesday afternoon as Cleveland concludes its three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.

A quality pit]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279019047/guardians-travis-bazzana-eager-to-make-mark-in-finale-vs-rays 279019047 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:40:26 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279019047/guardians-travis-bazzana-eager-to-make-mark-in-finale-vs-rays (Photo credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)

Jesus Luzardo allowed just two hits over seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Tuesday, hours after firing manager Rob Thomson.

With a 9-19 record entering Tuesday that was tied for the worst mark in the major leagues, the Phillies opted to part ways with Thomson, who had managed the squad for nearly four years. ]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279018786/mlb-roundup-phillies-trounce-giants-after-making-managerial-change 279018786 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:55:15 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279018786/mlb-roundup-phillies-trounce-giants-after-making-managerial-change (Photo credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images)

Shane Baz earned his first pitching victory with the Baltimore Orioles and Pete Alonso smacked a two-run homer in a 5-3 victory against the visiting Houston Astros to open a three-game series Tuesday night.

Baz (1-2), an offseason acquisition who signed a big contract just days before his Orioles debut, held the Astros to one run on six hits and one walk in 5 2/3 inn]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279018047/shane-baz-earns-first-win-as-oriole-downing-astros 279018047 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:40:32 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279018047/shane-baz-earns-first-win-as-oriole-downing-astros (Photo credit: David Richard-Imagn Images)

Jonathan Aranda had an RBI single in the fifth inning and Nick Martinez and three relievers combined on a four-hitter as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays edged the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 on Tuesday night.

Martinez (2-1) worked seven-plus innings, striking out four in lowering his ERA to 1.70. The right-hander walked one and gave up three hits, throwing 13 or fewer pitc]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279018023/nick-martinez-rays-bullpen-mow-down-guardians-in-1-0-win 279018023 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:05:08 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279018023/nick-martinez-rays-bullpen-mow-down-guardians-in-1-0-win (Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images)

The Tampa Bay Lightning have returned home tied 2-2 in their Eastern Conference first-round matchup with the Montreal Canadiens, and according to coach Jon Cooper, it may not be that way if not for the play of Max Crozier.

Game 5 takes place in Tampa on Wednesday night after a two-day break following Sunday's 3-2 Lightning victory in Montreal in front of a boistero]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279017874/lightning-canadiens-enter-pivotal-game-5-of-closely-contested-series 279017874 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:55:06 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279017874/lightning-canadiens-enter-pivotal-game-5-of-closely-contested-series (Photo credit: Corinne Votaw-Imagn Images)

The Anaheim Ducks are one victory away from winning their first Stanley Cup playoff series in nine years.

Finishing off the two-time defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers, especially on the road, won't come easily.

The Ducks own a 3-1 edge in the best-of-seven first-round series heading into Game 5 on Tuesday night.

Anaheim has won three]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279017496/ducks-visit-oilers-seeking-first-series-victory-in-9-years 279017496 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:05:23 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279017496/ducks-visit-oilers-seeking-first-series-victory-in-9-years (Photo credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images)

Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov and Macklin Celebrini were named finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award on Tuesday.

The award goes each year to the most outstanding player in the NHL, as chosen by members of the NHL Players' Association. The three finalists were among the top four points scorers in the NHL in the 2025-26 season.

Kucherov is the reigning award hol]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279017354/star-studded-trio-finalists-for-nhl-ted-lindsay-award 279017354 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:05:14 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279017354/star-studded-trio-finalists-for-nhl-ted-lindsay-award The US vice president relied on phone calls during negotiations in Islamabad, Seyed Mohammad Marandi has told RTs Rick Sanchez

The US delegation headed by Vice President J.D. Vance lacked decision-making authority during talks with Iran earlier this month, Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi, who was part of Tehran's negotiating team, has told RT's Sanchez Effect.

Speaking with host Rick Sanch]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279016892/vance-had-no-authority-in-iran-talks-tehran-delegation-member 279016892 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:04:55 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279016892/vance-had-no-authority-in-iran-talks-tehran-delegation-member The US vice president relied on phone calls during negotiations in Islamabad, Seyed Mohammad Marandi has told RTs Rick Sanchez

The US delegation headed by Vice President J.D. Vance lacked decision-making authority during talks with Iran earlier this month, Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi, who was part of Tehran's negotiating team, has told RT's Sanchez Effect.

Speaking with host Rick Sanch]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279017613/iranian-delegation-member-lifts-lid-on-talks-with-us 279017613 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:04:55 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279017613/iranian-delegation-member-lifts-lid-on-talks-with-us (Photo credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images)

Manny Machado might not be available for the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night when they vie for a series win against the visiting Chicago Cubs.

The All-Star third baseman left San Diego's 9-7 victory on Monday with a left calf injury. Machado, who was 3-for-4 with two doubles and three runs, was seen on Padres TV getting his calf rubbed by the team's training staff.]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279016797/with-manny-machado-in-question-padres-take-aim-at-cubs 279016797 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:40:26 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279016797/with-manny-machado-in-question-padres-take-aim-at-cubs (Photo credit: David Richard-Imagn Images)

Ryan Vilade had brief stints with four teams during his first three seasons in the majors. The 27-year-old outfielder looks as if he finally has found a home with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Vilade is batting .458 (11-for-24) with a .500 on-base percentage over his past 10 games for the surging Rays.

Tampa Bay continues its three-game series in Cleveland on Tuesday w]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279016453/ryan-vilade-rays-chase-series-clinching-win-over-guardians 279016453 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:05:07 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279016453/ryan-vilade-rays-chase-series-clinching-win-over-guardians New posts

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Trump Says Iran Wants The US To Open The Strait Of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has said that Iran has asked the US to open the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on his TruthSocial network, Trump said that Iran had "informed us that they are in a 'State of Collapse'" and wanted the US to open the strait "as soon as possible."

Iran has restricted commercial shipping from tra]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279017062/trump-says-iran-wants-the-us-to-open-the-strait-of-hormuz 279017062 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279017062/trump-says-iran-wants-the-us-to-open-the-strait-of-hormuz New posts

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Britain Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Social Media Posts

Britain announced on April 28 that it had summoned Iran's ambassador to London following what it described as "unacceptable and inflammatory comments on social media.

The British Foreign Office said in a statement that Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer had stressed that the Iranian embassy "must cease any form of com]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279017484/britain-summons-iranian-ambassador-over-social-media-posts 279017484 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279017484/britain-summons-iranian-ambassador-over-social-media-posts New posts

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US Official: Trump Not Happy With Iran's Latest Proposal

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  Alex Raufoglu

US President Donald Trump has expressed significant dissatisfaction with the latest proposal from Tehran, primarily because the offer fails to tackle the complexities of Iran's nuclear program, a senior US official confirmed to RFE/RL on April 27.

The administration's stan]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279016196/trump-not-happy-with-iran-latest-proposal-says-us-official 279016196 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279016196/trump-not-happy-with-iran-latest-proposal-says-us-official (Photo credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images)

Jose Fermin's two-run double with one out in the ninth inning capped a four-run rally as the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a near-shutout and beat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Monday.

St. Louis, which had lost four straight and five of six, was hitless through 6 2/3 innings and scoreless through 8 1/3 before breaking through against Dennis Santana, who came int]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279016116/mlb-roundup-cards-score-4-runs-in-ninth-to-stun-pirates 279016116 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:55:07 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279016116/mlb-roundup-cards-score-4-runs-in-ninth-to-stun-pirates (Photo credit: Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

The Cleveland Guardians are expected to call up second baseman Travis Bazzana, the top overall selection in the 2024 draft, on Tuesday for the second game of a home series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

According to multiple media reports, rookie Juan Brito, who had started five of the last seven games at second base, will be]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279016036/guardians-to-call-up-travis-bazzana-2024-no-1-overall-pick 279016036 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:19:04 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279016036/guardians-to-call-up-travis-bazzana-2024-no-1-overall-pick (Photo credit: David Richard-Imagn Images)

Ryan Vilade singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning off Hunter Gaddis, and Steven Matz worked a season-high seven innings to rally the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.

Cleanup hitter Vilade had two RBI singles in a three-inning span as the Rays scored three unanswered runs to erase a 2-0 deficit. Vilade]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279015987/ryan-vilade-go-ahead-rbi-single-gives-rays-win-over-guardians 279015987 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:05:02 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279015987/ryan-vilade-go-ahead-rbi-single-gives-rays-win-over-guardians (Photo credit: Corinne Votaw-Imagn Images)

The Anaheim Ducks are one victory away from winning their first Stanley Cup playoff series in nine years.

Finishing off the two-time defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers, especially on the road, won't come easily.

The Ducks own a 3-1 edge in the best-of-seven first-round series heading into Game 5 on Tuesday night.

Anaheim has won three]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279015971/ducks-seeking-first-series-victory-in-9-years-vs-oilers 279015971 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:40:39 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279015971/ducks-seeking-first-series-victory-in-9-years-vs-oilers (Photo credit: Alex Martin/Greenville News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Praised as the 'best athlete in the family' by her father, Shaquille O'Neal, Me'Arah O'Neal announced on social media on Monday that she is transferring from one SEC school to another, leaving Florida for Kentucky.

Following a strong sophomore season with the Gators (13.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 1.4 blocks per game), ]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279015936/mearah-oneal-shaq-daughter-leaving-florida-for-kentucky 279015936 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:05:08 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279015936/mearah-oneal-shaq-daughter-leaving-florida-for-kentucky (Photo credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images)

The Buccaneers exercised the fifth-year option for defensive tackle Calijah Kancey on Monday, ensuring he remains in Tampa through the 2027 season.

The option reportedly gives Kancey $14.475 million in guaranteed money for the 2027 campaign.

Kancey went on injured reserve on Sept. 17 with a torn pectoral muscle that required what was reported at the time to be]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279015560/bucs-exercise-5th-year-option-on-dt-calijah-kancey 279015560 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:19:12 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279015560/bucs-exercise-5th-year-option-on-dt-calijah-kancey Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced strong support for Tehran in its conflict with the United States and Israel as he greeted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi for talks in St. Petersburg on April 27.

Meeting nearly two months after US and Israeli air strikes on Iran started a war that sent shock waves around the world, both Putin and Araqchi underlined the strength of ties between their countries.

Kumar, while speaking to ANI, said that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's multi-nation tour perhaps suggests his seriousness.

'I personally feel that both sides are exhausted and truly want an agreement. However]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279014733/iran-us-are-exhausted-want-truce-says-former-diplomat-surendra-kumar 279014733 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:11:49 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279014733/iran-us-are-exhausted-want-truce-says-former-diplomat-surendra-kumar Abbas Araghchis visit marks the final stop of his regional tour as talks with the US have stalled

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Araghchi landed in St. Petersburg early Monday as part of his regional tour to coordinate with allies amid the standoff with Washington a]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279015098/iranian-foreign-minister-meets-with-putin-in-russia-as-it-happened 279015098 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:30:16 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279015098/iranian-foreign-minister-meets-with-putin-in-russia-as-it-happened Abbas Araghchis visit marks the final stop of his regional tour as talks with the US have stalled

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin, amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the USIsraeli war on Iran.

The top diplomat landed in St. Petersburg early Monday and is scheduled to meet with the Russian leader and other senior offic]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279014491/iranian-foreign-minister-arrives-in-russia-for-talks-with-putin 279014491 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:30:16 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279014491/iranian-foreign-minister-arrives-in-russia-for-talks-with-putin Abbas Araghchis visit marks the final stop of his regional tour as talks with the US have stalled

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Araghchi landed in St. Petersburg early Monday as part of his regional tour to coordinate with allies amid the standoff with Washington a]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279014903/ranian-foreign-minister-meets-with-putin-in-russia 279014903 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:30:16 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279014903/ranian-foreign-minister-meets-with-putin-in-russia Abbas Araghchis visit marks the final stop of his regional tour as talks with the US have stalled

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Araghchi landed in St. Petersburg early Monday as part of his regional tour to coordinate with allies amid the standoff with Washington a]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279014905/iranian-foreign-minister-meets-with-putin-in-russia 279014905 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:30:16 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279014905/iranian-foreign-minister-meets-with-putin-in-russia New posts

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White House Confirms Mulling New Iranian Peace Proposal

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a briefing at the White House in Washington.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that US President Donald Trump discussed a new Iranian proposal to resolve the two-month-old war, now under a cease-fire, with his top security aides on April 27.

Whil]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279015464/white-house-confirms-mulling-new-iranian-peace-proposal 279015464 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279015464/white-house-confirms-mulling-new-iranian-peace-proposal (Photo credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images)

A bullpen, like an umpiring crew, often goes unnoticed unless it makes mistakes.

The Seattle Mariners would like to challenge that approach. Seattle has enjoyed one of the best bullpens in baseball as of late, and it hopes the trend will continue as it faces the Minnesota Twins to kick off a three-game series Monday in Minneapolis.

The Mariners are coming off]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279014025/mariners-look-to-continue-leaning-on-strong-bullpen-vs-twins 279014025 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:55:19 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279014025/mariners-look-to-continue-leaning-on-strong-bullpen-vs-twins (Photo credit: Pablo Robles-Imagn Images)

The Cleveland Guardians spent the weekend on a working vacation in Toronto, playing a series against the Blue Jays and attending Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.

Now, they're back at home to begin a three-game set Monday against the surging Tampa Bay Rays.

Guardians left-hander Parker Messick (3-0, 1.76 ERA)]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279013969/rays-steven-matz-looks-for-continued-success-against-guardians 279013969 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:25:19 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279013969/rays-steven-matz-looks-for-continued-success-against-guardians (Photo credit: William Liang-Imagn Images)

Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and added an assist for the Colorado Avalanche, who finished off the host Los Angeles Kings with a 5-1 victory Sunday to sweep the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series.

MacKinnon, who led the NHL with 53 goals in the regular season, got his first goals of the postseason. Cale Makar, Nicolas Roy and Devon Toews also s]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279013920/nhl-roundup-top-seeded-avs-sweep-kings-in-anze-kopitar-farewell 279013920 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:40:29 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279013920/nhl-roundup-top-seeded-avs-sweep-kings-in-anze-kopitar-farewell (Photo credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images)

Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run and Connelly Early pitched into the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox won in their first game after a surprising weekend managerial change, beating the host Baltimore Orioles 5-3.

With Chad Tracy serving as interim manager after Alex Cora's Saturday firing, Ceddanne Rafaela recorded an RBI triple and a double as the Re]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279013849/mlb-roundup-chad-tracy-wins-managerial-debut-as-red-sox-top-o 279013849 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:40:33 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279013849/mlb-roundup-chad-tracy-wins-managerial-debut-as-red-sox-top-o Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has already visited Islamabad and Muscat to closely coordinate with regional partners

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia, where he is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin and other top officials to discuss the ongoing Middle East conflict amid stalled talks with the US.

The Iranian delegation's plane landed in St. P]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279013832/top-iranian-diplomat-arrives-in-russia 279013832 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:59:16 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279013832/top-iranian-diplomat-arrives-in-russia (Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images)

Brandon Hagel scored his second goal of the game with 4:53 remaining in the third period to lift the Tampa Lightning to a 3-2 win over the Canadiens on Sunday night in Montreal.

The Lightning rallied from a 2-0 second-period deficit to even their Eastern Conference first-round series at two games apiece. The best-of-seven series shifts back to Tampa for Game 5 on W]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279013809/brandon-hagel-stays-hot-as-lightning-knot-series-with-habs 279013809 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:19:11 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279013809/brandon-hagel-stays-hot-as-lightning-knot-series-with-habs ruled against a Louisiana redistricting map that had created a second majority-Black district, a decision that voting-rights advocat]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279020670/florida-lawmakers-defy-ban-on-partisan-gerrymandering 279020670 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:03:58 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279020670/florida-lawmakers-defy-ban-on-partisan-gerrymandering By Josh Israel for the Florida Independent.

Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Florida News Connection reporting for the Florida Independent-Public News Service Collaboration http://tampastar.com/news/279020328/tariffs-war-fueling-surge-in-costs-for-florida-business-owners 279020328 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:07:57 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279020328/tariffs-war-fueling-surge-in-costs-for-florida-business-owners new report from the National Education Association.

A budget stalemate in Tallahassee leaves the fate of future raises uncertain.

Andrew Spar, presi]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279015956/florida-ranks-dead-last-in-teacher-pay-for-third-straight-year 279015956 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:11:02 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279015956/florida-ranks-dead-last-in-teacher-pay-for-third-straight-year Marc Vandermeer

Coming off a season in which he made the Pro Bowl for the first time and was named the Texans Walter Payton Man of the Year club winner, Azeez Al-Shaair has gotten a much deserved contract extension that will keep him in Deep Steel Blue for a long time.

Fans see Al-Shaair's electric and game-changing plays on the field. What they don't see enough is the kind of man he is away from the field.]]> http://tampastar.com/news/279024557/al-shaair-is-here-to-stay 279024557 Fri, 01 May 2026 20:20:49 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279024557/al-shaair-is-here-to-stay http://tampastar.com/news/279024541/ask-the-old-guy-things-looking-up-after-the-draft 279024541 Fri, 01 May 2026 20:01:25 GMT http://tampastar.com/news/279024541/ask-the-old-guy-things-looking-up-after-the-draft Saints add corner looking to bounce back from Achilles injury

New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomisannouncedthat the club has signed free agent cornerbackMartin Emerson Jr.. Here are five things to know about the Saints roster addition: