Hot streak carries Yankees, Jazz Chisholm Jr. into rematch vs. Jays

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:40:30 GMT

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Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s recent uptick at the plate helped the New York Yankees successfully start the season series with the Toronto Blue Jays after some frustrating experiences against their division rival last year.

Coming off a fourth straight multi-hit game and a clutch two-run homer, Chisholm and the Yankees still have the Blue Jays in their sights on Tuesday.

Behind now-starter Griffin Jax, Rays chase series win vs. Orioles

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:40:22 GMT

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The Griffin Jax Experiment is going well, which is just fine, of course, with the Tampa Bay Rays right-hander.

A career reliever who has made the transition to starting every fifth day, Jax will take the mound Tuesday night in the second contest of the three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Tampa Bay opened the series by blastin

Russian true crime podcaster sentenced after firebombing police

Tue, 19 May 2026 08:31:00 GMT

Despite her criminology background, the St. Petersburg resident fell victim to Ukrainian scammers

A military court in St. Petersburg has sentenced a local true crime podcaster to 12 years in prison after she was manipulated by Ukrainian operatives into conducting an arson attack on a police facility.

Diana Chistyakova, 30, hosted a small YouTube podcast focused on criminal psychology and hi

MLB roundup: Angels end J.T. Ginn's no-hit bid in 9th, get walk-off HR

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:40:29 GMT

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Zach Neto walloped a two-run homer with no outs in the ninth inning, giving the Los Angeles Angels a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Athletics on Monday night at Anaheim, Calif.

The Angels didn't record a hit through eight innings against J.T. Ginn before breaking through in the ninth to end their six-game losing streak.

Adam Frazier led off the ninth with a

Alex Newhook, Canadiens find Game 7 success again, oust Sabres in OT

Tue, 19 May 2026 03:19:05 GMT

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Alex Newhook scored at 11:22 of overtime to lift the visiting Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of an Eastern Conference second-round playoff matchup on Monday.

Newhook took a shot from above the left faceoff circle that hit the net off a rush. Montreal also needed seven games to decide its first-round matchup against the Tamp

Gerrit Cole might rejoin Yankees' rotation this week

Tue, 19 May 2026 02:05:11 GMT

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The New York Yankees made a transaction on Monday that could pave the way for Gerrit Cole to return this weekend for his first major league appearance in more than a year and a half.

Cole, 35, has been rehabbing in the Yankees' farm system as he works his way back from the Tommy John surgery he had on his right (pitchin

Rays bats explode in series opener vs. Orioles

Tue, 19 May 2026 01:55:06 GMT

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Yandy Diaz went 4-for-5 with two doubles, four runs and four RBIs, and the Tampa Bay Rays exploded with the bats and blew out the Baltimore Orioles 16-6 on Monday evening in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Rays moved to 13-3 since May 1 by posting five runs in the second inning, four in the fifth and four more in the sixth, recording a season-high 16 runs and 18 hits

Orioles reinstate IF Jackson Holliday; set to make season debut

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:55:18 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles reinstated infielder Jackson Holliday from the 10-day injured list before Monday's game against Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Holliday, 22, has been working his way back to the majors since fracturing a hamate bone in batting practice prior to the start of spring training in February.

He underwent surgery and played 11 rehab games at

Report: Urban Meyer loses grievance over Jags' firing

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:19:08 GMT

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The Jacksonville Jaguars do not owe former head coach Urban Meyer a buyout after firing him just 13 games into a five-year contract in 2021, On3.com reported Monday.

Meyer, who had filed a grievance over the Jaguars' decision to terminate him 'with cause,' lost his arbitration case in a decision that saves the Jaguars more than $30 million, per the report.

Jays set to face music in opener of 4-game series vs. Yankees

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:05:12 GMT

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Last summer, the Toronto Blue Jays outplayed the New York Yankees and won the American League East via the head-to-head tiebreaker.

Toronto's success in those games culminated in manager John Schneider going viral for starting the raucous celebration following the elimination of the Yankees in Game 4 of the American League Division Series last October by sayin

AL-leading Rays are on fire, while Orioles looking for a spark

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:40:31 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays, baseball's best team since the start of May, will look to continue their dominant play as they welcome the Baltimore Orioles for a three-game set starting Monday evening in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Tampa Bay used a timely two-out, three-run triple by Taylor Walls to take down the visiting Miami Marlins 6-3 on Sunday. Manager Kevin Cash's team i

Marlins face NL-leading Braves as difficult stretch continues

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:19:11 GMT

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It doesn't get any easier for the Miami Marlins. After playing a three-game series at Tampa Bay, the team with the best record in the American League, they return home to open a four-game set Monday against the Atlanta Braves, the team with the best record in the National League.

The Marlins lost the rubber game of the series 6-3 against the Rays on Sunday and have lo

Iran Executed 'Staggering' Number Of People In 2025, Amnesty Says

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Iran executed a "staggering" 2,159 people in 2025, Amnesty International reported on May 18, helping to push the global figure to the highest level since 1981.

London-based Amnesty said at least 2,707 people were executed globally last year, although death sentences carried out in China were

Iran Internet Blackout Hits 80 Days

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Iran has appointed influential parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as its special representative for China affairs.

Kian Sharifi and Radio Farda take a look at the appointment,which carries a message that extends well beyond bilateral ties -- and may be as much about Washington as it is about Beijing.

Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi 'Sent Home' From Hospital

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi has been discharged from a Coronary Care Unit (CCU) in Tehran and sent home, according to a statement by her foundation.

Mohammadi was taken to a hospital from a prison in Zanjan, some 330 kilometers west of th

MLB roundup: Mets rally from 4 down to stun Yankees in extras, win series

Mon, 18 May 2026 03:25:12 GMT

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Carson Benge drove in the winning run in the 10th inning for the second time in a week as the New York Mets stormed back from a five-run deficit to stun the visiting New York Yankees 7-6 in the deciding game of this season's first Subway Series on Sunday.

The Mets' Luis Torrens had a two-run pinch-hit double in the sixth when the team was down 6-1, while Tyron

Lottie Woad wins 2nd LPGA title in 10 months as a pro at Queen City

Sun, 17 May 2026 23:40:24 GMT

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Lottie Woad blew the three-stroke lead she began the day with but rallied with a 1-under 69 in the final round to win the Kroger Queen City Championship on Sunday in Cincinnati.

The Englishwoman, buoyed by her 11-under combined showing in the second and third rounds, finished with a 12-under-par 268, two strokes clear of South K

Kevin Gausman's strong outing helps Blue Jays tame Tigers

Sun, 17 May 2026 20:55:13 GMT

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Kevin Gausman tossed six shutout innings in a bounce-back performance and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays defeated the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Sunday afternoon.

Gausman allowed four hits and didn't issue a walk while striking out five batters.

Gausman was coming off his worst outing of the season. He su

Taylor Walls' bases-clearing triple propels Rays past Marlins

Sun, 17 May 2026 19:55:13 GMT

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Taylor Walls' fourth-inning triple plated three for the Tampa Bay Rays, who beat the visiting Miami Marlins 6-3 Sunday and took two-of-three in the rivalry weekend series in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Drew Rasmussen (4-1) gave up seven hits and a pair of walks over 5 1/3 innings, but the Rays right-hander yielded just two runs as he won for the second consecutive st

Canadiens heading home for Game 7 vs. confident Sabres

Sun, 17 May 2026 19:05:03 GMT

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The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens are set for a Game 7 showdown to settle their Eastern Conference second-round matchup on Monday night.

The Sabres scored seven unanswered goals in an 8-3 win in Game 6 on Saturday night in Montreal, forcing the deciding game back in Buffalo.

'It's probably the worst game we've played, so we're only going up,' Canadien

Rays OF Jake Fraley (hernia) lands on 10-day IL

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:40:46 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays placed outfielder Jake Fraley on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a hernia.

The move is retroactive to Saturday, when Fraley was scratched from the lineup for Tampa Bay's game against the Miami Marlins. He went 0-for-3 in Friday's series opener against the Marlins in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Fraley, 30, is batting .232 with two homers

Blue Jays, Tigers start pitchers on rebound from tough outings

Sun, 17 May 2026 08:55:19 GMT

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Jack Flaherty still is seeking his first victory of the season. Kevin Gausman is coming off his worst outing of the campaign.

Those two veteran right-handers will be the mound opponents in the finale of a three-game series between the Toronto Blue Jays and host Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon.

Flaherty (0-4, 5.73 ERA) will be making his 10th start of the

Streak-busting Marlins seek series victory over Rays

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:40:23 GMT

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Jakob Marsee is squeezing out plenty of offense in the Citrus Series.

Fresh off back-to-back three-hit performances, Marsee will look to lead the Miami Marlins to a series victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon in the rubber match of the three-game set in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Marsee collected his third hit on Saturday after recording a single w

Buried 'Like Dogs': In Chechnya, Oppression Doesn't End With Death

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:39:01 GMT

In the fall of 2022, Seda Suleimanova fled Chechnya for St. Petersburg to avoid being forced into an arranged marriage, as her older sisters were. She was forcibly returned in August 2023 -- and promptly disappeared.

A rights group that helped herescape Chechnyabelieves she was killed that November andburied"like a dog" on a roadside in her native village of Alkhan-Yurt.

Such a fate is not so unusual: Known

Trump Says 'Clock Is Ticking' For Iran

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks to reporters after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 15, 2026.

US President Donald Trump on May 17 urged Iran to "get moving," threatening severe consequences in a post on Truth Social.

"For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST,

MLB roundup: Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez K's 13 Pirates in CG shutout

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:55:10 GMT

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Cristopher Sanchez struck out a career-high 13 in his second career shutout to guide the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

Bryce Harper hit a mammoth three-run homer and Trea Turner went 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI for Philadelphia, which evened its record at 23-23 with its 14th win in 18 games since Do

Marlins' 8-run 10th snaps Rays' home winning streak

Sat, 16 May 2026 23:40:37 GMT

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Liam Hicks ripped a two-run single and Javier Sanoja added a three-run double to highlight an eight-run 10th inning that fueled the Miami Marlins to a 10-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Marlins loaded the bases in the 10th against Hunter Bigge (1-1) before Hicks' single to right. Otto Lopez followed with a sacrifice fly, Con

Angels select OF Jose Siri, option Bryce Teodosio

Sat, 16 May 2026 22:25:08 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of outfielder Jose Siri on Saturday prior to the team's home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In corresponding transactions, outfielder Bryce Teodosio was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake and right-handed reliever Ben Joyce was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

Siri, a five-year MLB veteran known for his speed

Mets place RHP Clay Holmes on IL with fibula fracture

Sat, 16 May 2026 20:25:13 GMT

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The New York Mets placed right-hander Clay Holmes on the 15-day injured list Saturday after he fractured his right fibula when he was hit by a comebacker in Friday's game against the New York Yankees.

In a corresponding move, right-hander Joey Gerber was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.

Holmes was hit by a 111.1-mph line drive from Spencer Jones in the f

Bryce Elder, Braves bid to continue torrid pace vs. Red Sox

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:19:08 GMT

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After claiming a series-opening win in walk-off fashion, the Atlanta Braves look to continue their majors-best pace when they host the middle of three interleague games against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.

The Braves have the right man on the mound as they look to follow up Friday's 3-2, 10-inning victory, as right-hander Bryce Elder (4-1, 1.81 ERA) aims to co

Trump-Xi Summit Reveals China's Careful Balancing Act On Iran

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:27:38 GMT

WASHINGTON -- The Trump-Xi summit offered fresh clues about how Beijing is positioning itself on Iran amid growing tensions over sanctions, regional security, and the future of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

While US President Donald Trump said both sides agreed Iran should never obtain a nuclear weapon and supported reopening the Strait of Hormuz, analysts noted that China avoided making concrete pub

Red-hot Rays look to squeeze out another win against Marlins

Sat, 16 May 2026 11:55:14 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays are getting plenty of bang for their buck after signing right-hander Nick Martinez in the offseason to a one-year contract worth a guaranteed $13 million.

Martinez will look to continue to pay dividends on Saturday when the red-hot Rays attempt to win the three-game series against the Miami Marlins in St. Petersburg. Fla.

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Cedric Mullins, Rays extend home win streak to 11 with Marlins defeat

Sat, 16 May 2026 01:55:13 GMT

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Cedric Mullins homered among his four hits and scored three times, fueling the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Yandy Diaz belted a two-run homer and Taylor Walls drove in three runs to lift the Rays to their 11th straight win at home and 17th in their last 20 games overall.

Jesse Scholtens (4-2) relieve

Dodgers LHP Blake Snell (elbow) scratched from start, placed on IL

Fri, 15 May 2026 23:55:13 GMT

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Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell was scratched from his Friday start hours before the opener of the Freeway Series against the Angels in Anaheim and placed on the 15-day injured list.

The Dodgers said the 33-year-old Snell was scratched due to loose bodies in his left elbow.

The IL move is retroactive to Tuesday.

The Dodgers are now listing right-hander Wi

Canadiens return home to raucous arena with chance to eliminate Sabres

Fri, 15 May 2026 23:19:03 GMT

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The task facing the Buffalo Sabres is not easy, but it is straightforward.

The Sabres must drum up a win when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday or their season is over.

The Canadiens lead the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series 3-2 with a chance to close it out in front of their frenzied home faithful. The Sabres head to Montreal

Dodgers LHP Blake Snell scratched from start vs. Angels

Fri, 15 May 2026 22:19:11 GMT

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Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell was scratched from his Friday start hours before the opener of the Freeway Series against the Angels in Anaheim.

The Dodgers didn't immediately provide a reason for why the 33-year-old Snell was scratched. Manager Dave Roberts will meet with reporters prior to Friday's game.

The Dodgers are now listing right-hander Will Klein (1-

Orioles' IF Jordan Westburg undergoes season-ending elbow surgery

Fri, 15 May 2026 20:41:04 GMT

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Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Friday according to an industry source and multiple reports.

The 27-year old -- who played in the 2024 All-Star game -- suffered a right oblique injury early in spring training. As he was rehabbing from that injury, he experienced discomfort while throwing and was shut down

S Charles Woodson Jr. to carry on family legacy at Michigan

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:19:06 GMT

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Charles Woodson Jr., a three-star safety in the Class of 2027 and son of Michigan legend Charles Woodson, will carry on the family name with the Wolverines.

He shared a message announcing his commitment to Michigan on Instagram on Friday.

The younger Woodson plays at Lake Nona High School in Orlando. The 247Sports composite also lists him as the No. 49 playe

5-star junior C Isaiah Hill commits to Purdue

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:05:14 GMT

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Five-star junior center Isaiah Hill committed to Purdue's 2027 recruiting class on Friday.

The 7-footer from Indianapolis is ranked No. 13 nationally by the 247 Sports composite. He chose the Boilermakers over Louisville and Florida State.

'Purdue has been recruiting me since the eighth grade. [Assistant] coach PJ Thompson and t

Manon Rheaume joins PWHL as GM of Detroit expansion team

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:25:12 GMT

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The PWHL hired women's hockey legend Manon Rheaume on Friday to be the general manager of the Detroit expansion team.

The PWHL recently announced plans to expand to Detroit, Las Vegas and Hamilton (Ontario) for the 2026-27 season, with a 12th team reportedly planned for San Jose, Calif.

'I'm incredibly honored and excited to join the PWHL and help build s

With offense struggling, Red Sox brace for opener vs. front-running Braves

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:19:13 GMT

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The Atlanta Braves own the majors' best record, batting average and ERA in the middle of May and are playing as confidently as they have since their 104-win season in 2023.

The Boston Red Sox, however, are struggling entering the teams' three-game set in Atlanta beginning Friday night.

Atlanta, which is batting .270 and boasts a 3.02 ERA this season, has won fou

Rays happy to face Marlins at home sweet dome after tough road loss

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:40:25 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays will look to extend their home winning streak to 11 games on Friday night when they face the in-state rival Miami Marlins in the opener of a three-game series in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Rays boast a sterling 14-4 record at Tropicana Field. Their most recent loss at home came on April 21 to the Cincinnati Reds.

So, what's so special about pla

Beltway Series bounce-back? Nationals take aim at Orioles

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:05:07 GMT

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The Washington Nationals will be glad to start fresh against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night, one day after a debacle in Cincinnati.

Washington's chance for a series sweep vs. the Reds and a bid to reach .500 for the season ended in a 15-1 loss to the Reds.

The Nationals now will host the Orioles and New York Mets on a

Body of second US soldier missing in Morocco recovered

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:12:57 GMT

Spc. Mariyah Symone Collingtons remains were discovered in a cave around 500 meters from where she reportedly entered the Atlantic Ocean

The remains of the second US soldier who went missing during the African Lion military exercise in Morocco has been recovered after nearly two weeks of search operations involving more than 1,000 military and civilian personnel.

The US Army Europe and Afri

Blue Jays carry walk-off momentum in series opener vs. Tigers

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:40:29 GMT

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The defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays are off to a rough start. They hope their latest swing of the bat is the beginning of better times as they head into Detroit for a three-game series against the Tigers that starts on Friday.

Toronto had lost seven of its previous nine games before Daulton Varsho's walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning against

NFL Week 1 lines: Seahawks, Rams listed as favorites for 2026 openers

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:40:30 GMT

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The Seattle Seahawks opened as minor favorites for their season-opening Super Bowl LX rematch against the New England Patriots upon the release of the full schedule for the 2026 NFL season Thursday evening.

The Seahawks, who beat the Patriots 29-13 to win their second championship on Feb. 8, open the season against New England on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Seattle as 3.5- t

Florida health centers ready up for hurricane season

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:14:05 GMT

With hurricane season beginning June 1, Florida community health centers gathered in Tampa last week to sharpen their emergency plans and share lessons learned from past disasters.

The two-day Health Emergency Management Summit wrapped up Friday. It was organized with help from International Medica

'Staggering' Iran toll drives up global executions: Amnesty

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:05:17 GMT

Amnesty said it had confirmed the executions of at least 2,707 people globally in 2025. Of these cases, 2,159 were in Iran, a figure more than double that of 2024, Amnesty said.

But the UK-based rights group said that, as in previous years, its total "does not include the thousands of executions" that it believed were carried out in China, the world's most prolific user of the death penalty, due to "the state sec

Practice Derrick Henry Gives Everyone a Scare at OTAs

Tue, 19 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT

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When Derrick Henry went to the turf and grabbed for his knee Tuesday, Jesse Minter had his first scare as Ravens head coach.

Henry remained on the ground for a few seconds as the practice came to a halt and everyone watching held their breath.

Thankfully, the Ravens' star running back was back on his feet in a jiffy and re-entered 11-on-11 drills not long after. Henry, once again, proved he'

Practice Derrick Henry Puts a Scare in Everyone at OTAs

Tue, 19 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Ryan Mink

When Derrick Henry went to the turf and grabbed for his knee Tuesday, Jesse Minter had his first scare as Ravens head coach.

Henry remained on the ground for a few seconds as the practice came to a halt and everyone watching held their breath.

Thankfully, the Ravens' star running back was back on his feet in a jiffy and re-entered 11-on-11 drills not long after. Henry, once again, proved he'

Transcript: QB Malik Willis Press Conference - May 19

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:49:59 GMT

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Read the full transcript from QB Malik Willis' media availability on May 19, 2026.

How does practicing in Green Bay compare to Miami Gardens?

Malik Willis: I think it's a weather issue, I think it's a little different. I think the football is similar.

You made quite the impression on your teammates and coaches so far. Just how do you think you've adjusted

Benjamin Morrison, Jacob Parrish Ready for More in Year Two

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Though their rookie seasons played out differently, both Benjamin Morrison and Jacob Parrish have given the Bucs coaching staff confidence that they are ready for major roles in 2026
Scott Smith
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers began their 2025 draft with a somewhat surprising focus on offense, nabbing Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, who proved to be a smash hit as a rookie. That didn't mean, however, that

Rueben Bain Jr. Captivates with "High-Def" Football IQ

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:50:11 GMT

Run Game Coordinator and Outside Linebackers Coach Larry Foote describes Rueben Bain Jr.s impressive combine interview and focus on the field throughout minicamp
Brianna Dix
As one of the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, Rueben Bain Jr. was highly touted for his tenacious play style and power profile. He fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 15 as the club took the hand-fighting outside linebacker out o

OTAs Blog: Embracing the expectations

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:40:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
Tuesday, May 19
Embracing the expectations:If there is one thing defensive coordinator has learned in the first few months of his new position, it's that Steelers Nation isn't shy.
They have an opinion, and they will share it, no matter where you are.
"The benefit of being here with the Steelers is there's a clear standard in terms of what the peop

Behind-the-Scenes Footage Reveals Ravens' Draft Trade Talks

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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The latest episode of "Ravens Wired" took viewers behind the scenes as Baltimore selected its 2026 draft class.
There's always drama in the war room as the team's front office, scouts and coaches make decisions while on the clock. Here are a few things we learned:
The Ravens considered trading back from No. 14 to No. 17 in Round 1.
Looking for an offensive tackle

Browns sign WR Aaron Anderson, LB Reid Carrico and DE Markees Watts

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:53:36 GMT

Browns also waive DT Bernard Gooden, TE Caden Prieskorn and WR Isaiah Wooden
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The Cleveland Browns have signed WR Aaron Anderson, LB Reid Carrico and DE Markees Watts. To make room on the roster, the club waived DT Bernard Gooden, TE Caden Prieskorn and WR Isaiah Wooden.
Anderson (5-8, 198) is an undrafted rookie out of Louisiana State. Anderson spent three seasons at LSU after tr

2026 Schedule Roundtable: Most Anticipated Game

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

What games are we most looking forward to now that the Bucs' 2026 schedule has dropped? We debate that topic and hit on two prime-time road games and one early-season home game against a long-time rival
byScott Smith,Brianna Dix&Gabriel Kahaian
If you are a fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there was one game in particular on the team's 2025 schedule that lived up to the offseason hype.
When the

Top Five Rushing Performances in Bucs History

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Doug Martin owns the two most prolific running games in Tampa Bays franchise history but there was also room on the list for the likes of James Wilder and Warrick Dunn
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The Top Five Rushing Games in Buccaneers History
1. Doug Martin, 251 yards, at Oakland, Nov. 4, 2012
This would have been the easy choice for the top rushing performance no matter

TWENTYMAN: 5 takeaways from 2026 Detroit Lions schedule

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:15 GMT

Tim Twentyman
The NFL released the 2026 schedule and there are a few intriguing things about theLions 2026 slatethat jump out as Detroit looks to bounce back after finishing last in the NFC North with a 9-8 record last season and missing the playoffs after back-to-back division titles in 2023 and 2024.
The Lions could certainly benefit from an easier schedule in 2026 (sixth-easiest based on opponent 2025 re

Practice Report From Day 1 of Ravens OTAs

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:45:00 GMT

Ryan Mink
The standard is being set in Baltimore under first-year Head Coach Jesse Minter, as the Ravens kicked off Organized Team Activities with their first practice in 92-degree heat.
At the end of a spirited practice, Minter gathered his team together and everybody including Minter and his new coaching staff got into plank position on their toes and elbows and held it for a long two minutes.
The R

Five Things to Know About the Bengals 2026 Schedule

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:30:10 GMT

Michael Hull
The NFL released the Bengals' 2026 season schedule Thursday night, and there were quite a few notable trends. Here is a brief look at five of the important facts to know:
Open In Orange
The Bengals start their season in Cincinnati in 2026against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It will be the third edition of the team'sOpen In Orangetradition, which takes place during Cincinna

How the NFL Created the Chargers 2026 Schedule

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:24 GMT

Eric Smith
TheChargers 2026 scheduleis officially set.
Chargers.com recently caught up with Blake Jones, the NFL Senior Director, Broadcasting, to get an inside look at how the 2026 edition of the Bolts schedule came to be.
Here's our 1-on-1 conversation with Jones:
Let's start with a general question. When the league office is putting the NFL schedule together, how do y

Top Five Passing Performances in Bucs History

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Craig Erickson had the first perfect game in franchise history, Baker Mayfield made history at Lambeau and Tom Brady had a whole game in a single halfDo those games make the list of the best passing performances by a Buccaneer?
Scott Smith
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have played 50 seasons since entering the NFL in 1976, creating a rich history that includes two Super Bowl championships, multiple figures ind

Former Packers offensive coordinator Sherman Lewis dies at 83

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Won four Super Bowl rings as NFL assistant coach
Cliff Christl
Sherman Lewis, offensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers from 1992-99, died Friday, May 15, at the age of 83, according to both the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press.
Lewis helped make history, along with Ray Rhodes, when the two were named offensive and defensive coordinators, respectively, by Mike Holmgren, when he was hired as

2026 Jets Schedule By the Numbers

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Notes About All 17 Games on the Green & White's Slate
Randy Lange
The new veterans have joined the returning vets at the start of the Jets' offseason workout schedule, and the draft selections and undrafted rookie free agents have all been to their first camp. Now it's time for Jets' new roster and diehard fans to turn their attention to the schedule released Thursday by the NFL. Here are notes on eac

2026 Schedule Roundtable: One Thing We Would Change

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

There's not much to complain about the Buccaneers' 2026 schedule but we're going to do it anyway, suggesting a couple minor fixes we would like to see to the order of games
byScott Smith,Brianna Dix&Gabriel Kahaian
There is a lot to like about how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 schedule was arranged, and we touched onsome of those thingslast Friday, a day after the NFL dropped its full 272 game slate

Vikings 2026 Undrafted Free Agents

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Rob Kleifield
Update May 19:The Vikings waived Knotts.
EAGAN, Minn.News flash, pick No. 257 is not actually irrelevant, and neither are the hundreds of players passed up in the NFL Draft who are recruited, vigorously, by scouting departments afterward.
Undrafted, sure. But unimportant? That couldn't be further from the reality of successful team building and of Minnes

A game-by-game breakdown of the Broncos' 2026 schedule

Sat, 16 May 2026 22:05:09 GMT

Susanna Weir
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.The schedule is set, and now the anticipation begins.
From a pair of holiday games to a "Thursday Night Football" showdown with the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, there are plenty of storylines to cover.
Here is an in-depth look at the Broncos' 2026 schedule:
Week 1: Broncos at Chiefs (Monday, Sept. 14, 6:15 p.m. MT, ABC/ESP

Spagnola: Getting short end of scheduling stick

Fri, 15 May 2026 22:00:16 GMT

Mickey Spagnola
FRISCO, TexasAnd thought on Wednesday before the complete 2026 NFL schedule reveal came out, the NFL was putting the Cowboys through a meat grinder to start the season.
What with the opener a Sunday night game in the Meadowlands against the New York Football Giants, meaning getting back to DFW no sooner than 4 a.m. on Monday. Followed roughly 10 days later with a 5,241-mile,

Rams de 'primetime': el calendario 2026 es algo nunca visto en la NFL

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

TheRams.com
Los Rams son vistos como posiblemente el conjunto ms completo y tambin el ms atractivo de la NFL. Por eso, al darse a conocer este jueves el calendario de la temporada 2026, el equipo de Sean McVay apareci en una inusitada cantidad de das de la semana y de partidos nocturnos.
La NFL decidi que el producto de los Rams es demasiado divertido y por eso ha distribuido sus partidos en un men que es a

Mailbag: Will early travel affect Cowboys

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:08 GMT

byDallas Cowboys Mailbag,Nick Eatman&Tommy Yarrish
(Editor's Note: Time to check the mail! The DallasCowboys.com staff writers answer your questions here in 'Mailbag' presented by Miller Lite.)
The Cowboys already have one of the toughest strength of schedules in the NFL. Now a Sunday night game at New York in Week 1 means arriving back in Dallas early Monday morning. Then in Week 3 there is the long tr

Here comes the boom

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:07:05 GMT

There are few things that light a spark of excitement in an adult male's eyes, tapping into some childlike wonder, quite like blowing stuff up for the fun of it. From the initial strike, the fireball that grows quicker than you can comprehend, the boom echoing in your chest it's a chance to ignore every warning your mom gave you and send stuff flying every which way with contained explosives.
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Vikings 2026 Schedule: 11 Intriguing Non-Division Matchups

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:28 GMT

Lindsey Young
The Vikings 2026 schedule was released Thursday.
Minnesota is of course scheduled to play six contests against division rivals Chicago, Detroit and Green Bay. The Vikings are slated to open the 2026 season at home against Green Bay marking just the third time in the Border Battle's history for the Vikings to host the Packers in Week 1.
The Vikings areheaded to Mexico City Week 11to play

NFC South Check-In, Post-Draft Update: Carolina Panthers

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Panthers followed up an aggressive shopping spree in free agency by wheeling and dealing throughout draft weekend, ending up with significant help for young QB Bryce Young as well as the defensive front
Scott Smith
In 2024, the Carolina Panthers hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales as their new head coach, pairing him with young quarterback Bryce Young, the first-overal

2026 Schedule Roundtable: One Thank You to the Schedule-Makers

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

As we express gratitude to the NFL schedule-makers for some of their Buc-related decisions in 2026, we like the early-season home stand and the well-placed bye week, but one of us has a more personal reason to send thank-you cards
byScott Smith,Brianna Dix&Gabriel Kahaian
The NFL's 2026 schedule dropped on Thursday night in all its glory and with all its quirks and surprises. It is comprised of a whop

Packers announce 2026 schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Green Bay Packers' 2026 NFL schedule will feature nine home games and eight road contests and is highlighted by six prime-time contests (subject to flexible scheduling). Of the 17 games on the schedule, seven will be against teams that made the playoffs last season, including four versus division champions.
The Packers will open the season on the road for the seventh time in the last eight seasons when they t

A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk

Mon, 18 May 2026 06:50:39 GMT

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