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Buckle up: Cup Series 'roller coaster' travels to Texas

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:55:15 GMT

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Talladega's fast-paced action gave fans a thrilling finish last week with Carson Hocevar recording his first win, and the Lone Star State will try to match or eclipse that this weekend.

With 10 races in the books, the NASCAR Cup Series travels to Texas Motor Speedway for Sunday afternoon's Wurth 400 in Fort Worth, where Joey Logano is the defending race winner after

Texans officially sign LB Azeez Al-Shaair to extension

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:55:18 GMT

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The Houston Texans announced a three-year contract extension with Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair on Friday.

Terms were not disclosed but multiple reports put the total value at $54 million.

Al-Shaair is the third key defensive player to sign an extension this offseason. All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. got a three-year, $150 million deal and five-ti

Guardians look to handle Nick Kurtz, A's in series opener

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:05:05 GMT

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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

Twins' Byron Buxton bids to continue power surge in clash vs. Jays

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:40:28 GMT

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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

Orioles' Pete Alonso returns to New York to face Yankees

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:05:05 GMT

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In every season of his career, Pete Alonso's lone visit to Yankee Stadium occurred for the New York Mets in the 'Subway Series.'

After not being offered a contract by the Mets in the offseason, Alonso will make multiple trips to the Bronx for the first time in his career starting Friday night when the Baltimore Orioles visit the New York Yankees for the opener of a f

Optimistic Rangers begin weekend series against Tigers

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:19:03 GMT

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All things considered, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker appears pleased with his team's performance heading into May.

The Rangers are 15-16 as they begin a three-game series against the host Detroit Tigers on Friday.

Texas snapped a three-game losing streak and concluded its nine-game homestand with a 3-0 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Detroit

Fifth-year options roundup: Bengals decline Myles Murphy

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:55:08 GMT

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Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy remains in the plans for Cincinnati's rebuilt defense, but the franchise passed on the fifth-year option in his contract for the 2027 season.

Murphy would have been guaranteed $14.5 million under terms of the option structure. The decision was made ahead of the Friday deadline for teams to exercis

Bryce Dallas Howard joins Aaron Paul in 'Anything But Ghosts'

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:43:00 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 30 (ANI): Actor and filmmaker Bryce Dallas Howard has joined Aaron Paul in the upcoming mystery feature 'Anything But Ghosts', directed by Curry Barker, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The film, which recently wrapped production, is co-written by Barker and Cooper Tomlinson, who also stars alongside Paul. Barker, known for his rising presence in Hollywood, additionally appears in t

Bengals decline Myles Murphy's fifth-year option

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:40:24 GMT

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Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy remains in the plans for Cincinnati's rebuilt defense, but the franchise passed on the fifth-year option in his contract for the 2027 season.

Murphy would have been guaranteed $14.5 million under terms of the option structure. The decision was made ahead of the Friday deadline for teams to exercis

A's Lawrence Butler eager to heat up as finale vs. Royals approaches

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:55:09 GMT

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Lawrence Butler's bat has been in a deep slumber, and the 25-year-old outfielder hasn't resembled the player who topped 20 homers in each of his first two full major league seasons.

Perhaps that's why Athletics manager Mark Kotsay was so excited to see the 'Law Dog' deliver a pivotal three-run homer in Wednesday's 5-2 triumph over the Kansas City Royals.

Now

Hunter Dobbins set for Cardinals debut vs. Pirates, Paul Skenes

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:19:13 GMT

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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

Oil spikes to highest price since 2022

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:37:26 GMT

The jump follows reports of Donald Trump being ready to continue the blockade of Iranian ports for months

The price of Brent crude oil rose to $126 on Thursday as US-Iran talks stalled and reports that US President Donald Trump may extend the blockade of Iranian ports.

It hit $126.3 for the first time since March 2022, when the Ukraine conflict escalated. Prices later eased to $125.30. The

U.S.-NEW YORK-CRUDE OIL PRICES-RISE

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:15:54 GMT

(260430) -- NEW YORK, April 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A vessel leaves the Port of New York and New Jersey, the United States, on April 29, 2026. Oil prices climbed on Wednesday. West Texas Intermediate crude for June delivery surged 6.95 U.S. dollars, or 6.95 percent, to settle at 106.88 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for June delivery jumped 6.77 dollars, or 6.08 percent, to close at 118.

Yankees OF Jasson Dominguez heads for CT scan on elbow

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:19:06 GMT

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Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez will have a CT scan on Thursday in New York after X-rays on his left elbow were inconclusive on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

Dominguez came out of the Yankees' 3-0 defeat to the Texas Rangers after being hit on the elbow by Nathan Eovaldi's 89.1 mph cutter in the fourth inning. He was hunched over in pain and initially stay

MLB roundup: Braves walk off Tigers in comeback stunner

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:05:12 GMT

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Matt Olson delivered a long, two-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning against closer Kenley Jansen to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Ozzie Albies opened the inning with a walk and Olson followed with his ninth homer, a 397-foot shot to right-center field that landed in the Atlanta bullpen. It was the second strai

Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers keep Yankees off the board

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:55:10 GMT

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Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven strong innings against one of his former teams and the Texas Rangers recorded a 3-0 victory over the New York Yankees Wednesday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.

Eovaldi (3-4) turned in his second scoreless start this season and rebounded nicely after getting tagged for four homers during six innings in an 8-1 loss to the Athletics on Frida

Yankees OF Jasson Dominguez exits vs. Rangers with bruised elbow

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:05:11 GMT

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New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez exited Wednesday's game against the host Texas Rangers due to a bruised left elbow.

Dominguez was hit on the elbow by Nathan Eovaldi's 89.1 mph cutter in the fourth inning. He was hunched over in pain and initially stayed in the game after being attended to by the team's trainer.

Dominguez had x-rays conducted

Report: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby placed over 10k wagers since 2022

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:25:05 GMT

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Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has placed more than 10,000 sports betting wagers since 2022, according to a report from On3.

Sorsby, who transferred to Texas Tech from Cincinnati this offseason, announced Monday he is entering a treatment program for a gambling addiction, taking an indefinite leave of absence from the

Call it a comeback? Deshaun Watson reportedly leading Browns' QB competition

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:19:16 GMT

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A competition to be the QB1 in Cleveland has a comeback candidate in the lead, according to the Plain Dealer.

Deshaun Watson currently is ahead of Shedeur Sanders in an ongoing competition under first-year head coach Todd Monken, per the report.

Watson, 30, emerged from the first minicamp of Monken's tenure with a grasp on the starting

Yankees DFA veteran OF Randal Grichuk

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:40:44 GMT

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The New York Yankees designated veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk for assignment on Wednesday.

The 34-year-old journeyman signed as a free agent during training camp, with the Yankees becoming his seventh MLB team.

In a corresponding move, the Yankees brought up right-hander Elmer Rodriguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Rodriguez, 22, will start and

Bobby Witt Jr. finding his groove as streaking Royals face A's

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:40:26 GMT

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The power bat of star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was missing in action for the first 27 games of the Kansas City Royals' season.

But suddenly, Witt has homered in back-to-back games, and he'll look to continue the streak Wednesday night when the Royals visit the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif.

Witt delivered a tie-breaking, three-run blast in the top of

Yankees RHP Elmer Rodriguez to make MLB debut against Rangers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:05:11 GMT

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The New York Yankees are excited about Elmer Rodriguez's major league debut on Wednesday afternoon.

They also are enthusiastic about the prospect of capping a nearly perfect road trip with another win.

Rodriguez, a 22-year-old right-hander, will be on the mound when the Yankees finish a nine-game journey Wednesday against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas

Mariners chase return to .500, series win vs. tumbling Twins

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:55:08 GMT

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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

NBA roundup: De'Aaron Fox, Spurs knock out Blazers in Game 5

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:55:12 GMT

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De'Aaron Fox scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the host San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 on Tuesday to close out a 4-1 victory in the teams' first-round Western Conference playoff series.

Victor Wembanyama racked up 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocked shots as the second-seeded Spurs secured a berth in the conference

De'Aaron Fox's big fourth quarter helps Spurs close out Blazers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:55:15 GMT

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Victor Wembanyama racked up 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocked shots as the second-seeded Spurs secured a berth in the conference

Cam Schlittler dazzles again as Yankees hold off Rangers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:25:13 GMT

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Cam Schlittler pitched six stellar innings to best Jacob deGrom and Aaron Judge homered for the third straight game as the visiting New York Yankees hung on for a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas.

The Yankees won for the 10th time in 11 games and Schlittler (4-1) turned in their 11th scoreless outing by a starting pitcher throu

Patrick Cantlay WDs from Cadillac Championship

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:40:31 GMT

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Patrick Cantlay joined the list of marquee players who will miss this week's signature event at the Cadillac Championship when he withdrew on Tuesday, citing an illness.

He'll be replaced in the field by Michael Thorbjornsen.

Ranked 32nd in the world, Cantlay has enjoyed solid recent form that saw him tie for seventh at the Valspar Championship before tying for

Athletics 3B Max Muncy (fractured hand) placed on IL

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:19:17 GMT

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The Athletics placed third baseman Max Muncy on the 10-day injury list with a fractured left hand prior to Tuesday's game against the visiting Kansas City Royals.

The move is retroactive to Sunday.

The A's recalled third baseman Brett Harris from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.

Muncy, 23, was hit on the left hand by a pitch on April 13 in a

Yankees place DH Giancarlo Stanton (calf) on IL

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:40:34 GMT

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The New York Yankees placed designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right calf strain.

The move is retroactive to Saturday. The Yankees recalled infielder Max Schuemann from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take his place on the active roster.

Stanton last played Friday at the Houston Astros and left after the sixth

Cam Schlittler, Yankees push to keep cruising vs. Rangers

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:19:06 GMT

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Cam Schlittler's second season in the majors is going well.

Jacob deGrom's second full season following his recovery from elbow surgery also is off to a strong start.

Schlittler and deGrom hope to turn in strong outings when the former leads the New York Yankees into the middle contest of a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in Arl

After rare misstep, Pirates' bullpen seeks redemption vs. Cardinals

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:19:04 GMT

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Thirty-six innings. More than a year. That's how long it had been since the Cardinals scored against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.

St. Louis quickly made up for lost time.

The Cardinals exploded for four runs with one out in the ninth inning against the usually reliable Dennis Santana as St. Louis posted a 4-2 win in the opener of a four-game series with the Pira

Aaron Judge hits 11th homer, Ben Rice hits 10th as Yankees top Rangers

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:40:26 GMT

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Max Fried pitched six scoreless innings and was backed by three homers as the New York Yankees recorded a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers Monday night in Arlington, Texas.

Ben Rice, Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered as the Yankees won for the ninth time in 10 games. New York hit at least three homers for the seventh time in its first 29 games.

Arch Manning favorite to be top pick in '27 NFL draft

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:55:14 GMT

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Arch Manning has opened as the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the next NFL draft for the second consecutive year.

The Texas quarterback was installed as the +250 favorite by DraftKings. That's ahead of fellow quarterbacks Dante Moore (+380) of Oregon, Notre Dame's CJ Carr (+650) and South Carolina's LaNorris Sellars (+1200).

After only two quarterbacks wer

Resurgent Royals try to keep momentum going vs. Athletics

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:40:34 GMT

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The Kansas City Royals are displaying signs they have moved on from their early-season struggles as they begin a three-game series against the Athletics on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Kansas City scored 29 runs during a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels and has won four of its past five contests.

The Royals are still six games below .5

Mavs' Cooper Flagg narrowly wins ROY over Kon Knueppel

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:25:09 GMT

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In the second-closest vote in the award's recent history, a 100-member global media panel selected Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg as the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year on Monday.

Flagg, who earned the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy along with the honor, outpaced his former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets 412-386. Flagg earned 56 first-place votes

Me'Arah O'Neal, Shaq's daughter, leaving Florida for Kentucky

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:05:08 GMT

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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),

Home to close, Spurs push to end series with Blazers in 5

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:40:37 GMT

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Victor Wembanyama is back in full force as the San Antonio Spurs head home looking to finish off the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series.

The Spurs claimed a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series Sunday with a 114-97 come-from-behind win in Portland. If the Trail Blazers win Tuesday, they can fo

Yankees promote OF Jasson Dominguez to make 2026 debut

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:05:08 GMT

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The New York Yankees promoted outfielder Jasson Dominguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of Monday's game against the Texas Rangers.

He's the replacement on the roster for right-hander Luis Gil, who was optioned to Triple-A after taking the loss in Sunday's 7-4 loss at Houston. He's a potential lineup replacement for Giancarlo Stanton, who missed his s

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters gambling addiction program

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:55:18 GMT

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Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering a treatment program for a gambling addiction and taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team, the school announced Monday.

ESPN reported that Sorsby, who transferred to join the Red Raiders this offseason from Cincinnati, made thousands of dollars of bets on a variety

Kyle Busch gets new crew chief after just 10 races

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:55:14 GMT

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Richard Childress Racing named a new crew chief Monday for Kyle Busch, ending the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion's tenure with Jim Pohlman only 10 races into their partnership.

Andy Street will take over crew chief responsibilities for the No. 8 Chevrolet for the remainder of the 2026 season, with Pohlman transitioning into a leadership role in RCR's competitio

Yankees face Rangers looking to begin new winning streak

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:05:19 GMT

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The New York Yankees are monitoring the status of designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton as they prepare to begin a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Monday in Arlington, Texas.

Stanton has missed the last two games with right calf tightness, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the team will decide before Monday's contest if a trip to the injured list is

Cardinals turn to Dustin May against Pirates to stop skid

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:55:15 GMT

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After dropping three games by a total of four runs while getting swept at home, the St. Louis Cardinals will look for better fortune on the road as they begin a four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday.

St. Louis has lost four straight and five of six and is tied with the Milwaukee Brewers for fourth in the National League Central, the only division i

Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says timing right for new leadership

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:55:07 GMT

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said the timing was right for both him and the organization when he stepped down after 19 seasons without a losing record.

Tomlin, who guided the Steelers to victory in Super Bowl XLIII in the 2008 season, told NBC on Sunday night in his first interview since resigning in January that the lack of postseason success -- no

Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: High-stakes "billionaires versus billionaires" trial over OpenAI's "betrayal" begins in California

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:44:21 GMT

California [US], April 27 (ANI): A federal courtroom in California is set to host a legal confrontation so extraordinary that, according to a report by NBC News, 'not even artificial intelligence could make it up.' Jury selection commences this Monday in a civil trial featuring Tesla CEO Elon Musk suing OpenAI chief Sam Altman.

The proceedings, described as 'one part business dispute and one part highly personal

NBA roundup: Spurs storm past Blazers in Victor Wembanyama's return

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:19:03 GMT

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De'Aaron Fox scored 28 points and Victor Wembanyama had 27 in his return from concussion protocol, helping the visiting San Antonio Spurs to a 114-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series on Sunday.

Fox sank 11 of 17 shots from the floor and drained four 3-pointers to aid the Spurs in overcoming a 19-point

MLB roundup: Chad Tracy wins managerial debut as Red Sox top O's

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:40:33 GMT

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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

Thieves take down Heretics to win CDL Stage 3 Minor

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:25:13 GMT

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The Los Angeles Thieves won a best-of-five semifinal match and then rallied from a 2-1 deficit to win the grand final of the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Minor on Sunday.

Los Angeles beat OpTic Texas 3-2 in the semis and met the Miami Heretics in the grand final later in the day. The Thieves lost two straight maps before ripping

Reports: Yankees calling up OF Jasson Dominguez

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:55:12 GMT

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The New York Yankees are planning to call up outfielder Jasson Dominguez, multiple outlets reported Sunday.

A product of the Dominican Republic, Dominguez saw extended action for the Yankees in 2025 and produced during Spring Training before New York optioned him to the minors on March 20.

The 23-year-old's 2025 line included a batting average of .257 with

Just add water: West Texas wetlands project brings new life to ancient riverbed

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT

EL PASO, Texas (CN) - The wild waters of the Rio Grande have not flowed freely through the Rio Bosque wetland since 1943.

After being left to run dry for most of the 20th Century, locals in recent years have secured enough water to flood new life into this El Paso ecosystem - though its challenges are far from over. These days, the 372-acre Rio Bosque Wetlands Park gives visitors a glimpse at what the ripari

Deadline nears for Texans to weigh in on future of state agencies

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:12:43 GMT

The Texas Sunset process evaluates the performances of state agencies to determine if they should continue, be restructured or even abolished.

Currently, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the operations of 16 agencies and seeking input from the public.

Texans have say on future of state agencies

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:12:43 GMT

The Texas Sunset process evaluates the performances of state agencies to determine if they should continue, be restructured or even abolished.

Currently, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the operations of 16 agencies and seeking input from the public.

TX cities ditch license plate readers over surveillance concerns

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:30:26 GMT

San Marcos is one of many Texas municipalities canceling contracts with companies that provide Automatic License Plate Readers.

The readers are computer-controlled cameras attached to streetlights, highway overpasses and police cars that capture license plate numbers. Proponents of the technology say they’re a powerful law enforcement tool, but opponents say the cameras are too invasive.

San Marcos Deputy

Updates: 6 picks sign; Guard reps for Shelton

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:36:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com

May 1

Drew Shelton#67 OTHeight: 6-5Weight: 313 lbsCollege: Penn State

3:21 p.m.- In a draft class that heavily features defensive players, Drew Shelton is just one of two offensive players that were drafted by the Cowboys last weekend.

And while adjusting to the speed of the game is the first thing these rookies need to learn, Shelton might be learning a new positio

Al-Shaair is Here to Stay

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:20:49 GMT

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.

Ask The Old Guy: Things looking up after the draft

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:01:25 GMT

CHARLOTTE Listening to a week of post-draft content can sometimes make you think you were watching a different event last weekend.Because so much of draft grades and after-action analysis depends on expectations and the preferences of the person doing the talking.But what seems clear about the Panthers draft is that Dan Morgan, Brandt Tilis, and Dave Canales have a clear idea of what they want and how they want to do busi

Seahawks Sign Seven Undrafted Rookie Free Agents

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:09:20 GMT

The Seahawks signed seven undrafted rookie free agents prior to the start of rookie minicamp.

John Boyle

The Seahawks signed seven undrafted rookie free agents on Friday prior to kicking off their rookie minicamp.

Seattle's undrafted rookie class includes three edge players, outside linebackers Devean Deal from TCU, Aidan Hubbard from Northwestern, Marvin Jones Jr. from Oklahoma, adding to a positio

Breaking Down the Chiefs 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Class

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:42:04 GMT

The Chiefs signed 20 rookie free agents following the conclusion of the NFL Draft

Matt McMullen

The Kansas City Chiefs will host dozens of rookies at the team facility this weekend for a three-day "minicamp," or series of practices, ahead of the full-team Organized Team Activities (OTAs) that will begin later this month.

Those in attendance will include the Chiefs' seven draftees, but also a handful

Eagles announce rookie jersey numbers for 2026 draft class

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:40:08 GMT

First-round pick Makai Lemon will wear No. 9 for the Eagles.

PhiladelphiaEagles.com

The Eagles picked eight players in last week's 2026 NFL Draft, and now those players officially have their jersey numbers.

Here is the full list, in order from overall selection:

WR Makai Lemon No. 9

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Wore No. 6 at USC

Ravens Sign 19 Undrafted Rookies

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:23:07 GMT

Justin Robertson

The Ravens have signed 19 undrafted rookie free agents before they kick off rookie minicamp Friday.

While it's difficult to earn a spot on the 53-man roster, Baltimore is an ideal landing spot, as evidenced by the team'srich historyof developing undrafted gems.

Here are the players vying for spots:

QB Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt

Pavia played in 53 career games (49 starts) at

HOUSTON TEXANS SIGN LB AZEEZ AL-SHAAIR

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:03:27 GMT

HOUSTONThe Houston Texans have signed LB Azeez Al-Shaair to a contract extension, the team announced today.

Originally signed by the Texans as an unrestricted free agent in 2024, Al-Shaair has appeared in 27 games and totaled 173 tackles (93 solo), nine quarterback hits, eight tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, 13 passes defensed, two interceptions, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in his t

HOUSTON TEXANS SIGN PRO BOWL LB AZEEZ AL-SHAAIR TO EXTENSION

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:03:27 GMT

HOUSTONThe Houston Texans have signed LB Azeez Al-Shaair to a contract extension, the team announced today.

Updates: 6 of 7 Cowboys rookies sign contracts

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:46:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com

May 1

Caleb Downs#18 DBHeight: 5-11Weight: 206 lbsCollege: Ohio State

11:30 a.m. --The Cowboys have officially signed six of their seven rookie draft picks, and 11 undrafted free agents.

First-round pick Caleb Downs, third-round pick Jaishawn Barham, fourth-round picks Drew Shelton, Devin Moore, LT Overton and seventh-round pick Anthony Smith.

The only Cowboys

Morning Shanahan on 'The Rich Eisen' Show, Flag Day in SF 🗞

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:30:25 GMT

Brooke Evans

Good Morning, Faithful,

Here are your top 49ers storylines for Friday, May 1:

New and Notable

Shanahan Details Why the 49ers Trusted Their Board in 2026 NFL Draft

Following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, head coach Kyle Shanahan offered a behind-the-scenes look at the San Francisco 49ers draft process during an appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show," sharing how the te

5 Things to Know About 2026 NFL Schedule Release

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:01 GMT

Omar Navarro

The Chargers2026 regular-season schedulewill drop soon.

The 2026 NFL schedule is slated to be released in the coming weeks, as we will get to see where the Bolts play and in what order in Year 3 of Head Coach Jim Harbaugh.

Here are five things to know about the2026 NFL schedulerelease:

1.When will the schedule be released?

New Seahawks Running Back Jadarian Price A "Class Act"

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:18:40 GMT

Seahawks general manager/president of football operations John Schneider and head coach Mike Macdonald applaud the person Jadarian Price is.
Ari Horton
Even though the draft was a week ago, it took a few days for it all to settle in that he was drafted to the NFL.
"The person I am, as soon as something good happens, I'm like, 'Okay, on to the next. How can I get better from this point on?', new Seah

Raiders sign third-round pick G Trey Zuhn III

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:53:57 GMT

Raiders Communications
HENDERSON, Nev.The Las Vegas Raiders have signed third-round draft pick (91st overall)G Trey Zuhn III, the club announced Thursday.
Zuhn III, a 6-foot-7, 319-pound offensive lineman, played five seasons (2021-25) at Texas A&M, seeing action in 54 games with 50 starts over his collegiate career.
In 2025, he earned All-SEC First Team honors an

Raiders sign fifth-round pick S Dalton Johnson

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:54:02 GMT

Raiders Communications
HENDERSON, Nev.The Las Vegas Raiders have signed fifth-round draft pick (150th overall)S Dalton Johnson, the club announced Thursday.
Johnson, a 5-foot-11, 198-pound safety, played five seasons (2021-25) at Arizona, appearing in 50 games and tallying 286 tackles (152 solo), 13 tackles for loss, three sacks, five interceptions, 10 passes defensed and s

The '26 Draft: Bucky Brooks Breaks Down the Class

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:05:11 GMT

byJohn Oehser&Bucky Brooks
JACKSONVILLEThey're already tough and they're just getting tougher.
That was what NFL and Jaguars Media Analyst Bucky Brooks saw as the theme to the Jaguars' 2026 NFL Draft a steady infusion of mental and physical toughness to an already tough, competitive roster.
That's the "Duval DNA" and Brooks said it ran through draft weekend.
Brooks during th

Giants add Leki Fotu to defensive line room

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:07:00 GMT

Matt Citak
The New York Giants have signed Leki Fotu, their second addition to the defensive line since the draft ended. Earlier, they signed Shelby Harris, who has played146 games in the NFL.
The 6-foot-5, 317-pound Fotu has played in 66 games with 26 starts for the Arizona Cardinals (2020-2023), New York Jets (2024), Las Vegas Raiders (2025) and Houston Texans (2025). His career totals include 103 tackles

Morning Romello Height in Action, A Look Inside the Draft Room 🗞

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:01:14 GMT

Brooke Evans
Good Morning, Faithful,
Here are your top 49ers storylines for Thursday, April 30:
New and Notable
49ers Earn A- Grade for 2026 Draft Class
The San Francisco 49ers earned strong marks for their 2026 NFL Draft class, receiving an A- from NFL.com draft analyst Chad Reuter in his "2026 NFL Draft: Final snap grades for every team" ratings. Reuter also gave San

Dee Winters on joining Cowboys: 'This is a huge year for me'

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:53:27 GMT

Tommy Yarrish
FRISCO, TexasDee Winters was moving into his new home in Arlington, Texas last Friday night when he got a call from Cowboys COO/co-owner Stephen Jones.
Dallas traded a fifth-round pick to the 49ers for Winters, who had just wrapped up his third NFL season in San Francisco.
"Honestly, I wasn't expecting it at all. I was surprised quite a bit" Winters said of the news. "I

Draft Day Lookback: Tunch Illkin

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:55:00 GMT
Teresa VarleyIn honor of the 2026 NFL Draft being held in Pittsburgh, we are highlighting the day members of the Hall of Honor were drafted by the Steelers.The feature will run from April 17-May 1, featuring some of the team's most iconic players.Today we feature Tunch Ilkin.April 30Tunch IlkinOffensive Tackle1980-92Drafted April 30, 1980If you are looking for someone who truly and honestly represented what it means to be

Fast Facts: Michael Taaffe

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:20:26 GMT

Travis Wingfield
The Dolphins continued the theme of drafting tough, high-character players in the fifth round with Texas safety Michael Taaffe. Miami used the 158th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on the All-American, who arrives from Texas with high praise for his work ethic, leadership and football instincts.
1. All-American
From walk-on to All-American, Michael Taaffe's story is one ty

Seahawks Sign Tight End Harrison Bryant

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:15:12 GMT

The Seattle Seahawks signed tight end Harrison Bryant on Wednesday.
Ari Horton
The Seahawks signed tight end Harrison Bryant on Wednesday.
Bryant was a fourth-round draft pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2020 and started in nine games his rookie year. Over his career, he's played in 90 games, starting 27 of them with 10 touchdowns. After his time in Cleveland, Bryant spent time with the Raiders, Texa

Jaguars 2026 Rookie Numbers Revealed, Vets Make Changes

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:52:42 GMT

JACKSONVILLE- The Jaguars' 2026 NFL Draft Class is assembled, and they've officially chosen their jersey numbers for the upcoming season. The 18 undrafted free agent signings have also chosen their numbers, and five veterans have announced number changes. Check out the full list below:
Click below to jump to a section:
VETERANS|DRAFT CLASS|UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS
JAGUA

Tyree Wilson: Five Things to Know about new Saints edge

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:42:14 GMT

Saints add former seventh overall pick in draft-day trade with Las Vegas Raiders
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomisannouncedthat the club completed a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders for EDGETyree Wilson. Here are five things to know about the Saints roster addition:
Tyree Wilson#- DEHeight: 6-6Weight: 275 lbsCollege: Texas Tech1. Drafted to Las

Bengals Reveal 2026 Draftee Jersey Numbers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:00:04 GMT

Michael Hull
The Bengals announced the jersey numbers for the team's 2026 draft class Wednesday.
Round 2: DECashius Howell- 55
Howell wore both No. 9 and 18 at Texas A&M. He will don the 55 jersey, joining free agent DEBoye Mafeas new additions to the defensive line wearing numbers in the 50s.
Round 3: CBTacario Davis- 20
Davis will take over the number previously worn by CBDJ Turn

Draft NFL: esta es la Clase 2026 que llega a Kansas City Chiefs

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:51:49 GMT

El Chiefs Kingdom recibi a siete nuevas promesas el pasado fin de semana.
Chiefs Espanol
Kansas City Chiefs llegaron al Draft 2026 con muchas ilusiones y un enfoque claro en el armado del roster, utilizando selecciones en las distintas rondas para atender posiciones especficas en ambos lados de la cancha. Al contar con dos picks en primera ronda, nuestro equipo pudo darse la tranquilidad necesaria para el

Draft Day Lookback: Greg Lloyd

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:55:00 GMT
Teresa VarleyIn honor of the 2026 NFL Draft being held in Pittsburgh, we are highlighting the day members of the Hall of Honor were drafted by the Steelers.The feature will run from April 17-May 1, featuring some of the team's most iconic players.Today we feature Greg Lloyd.April 29Greg LloydLinebacker1987-1997Drafted April 29, 1987His demeanor appeared to match the shirt he wore on a regular basis. It simply said, "I was

Wrapping the Draft: Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:23:19 GMT

John Oehser
JACKSONVILLESenior writer John Oehser looks back and ahead at the Jaguars following the 2026 NFL Draft, including them exercising RTAnton Harrison's fifth-year option and their emphasis on tight ends this past weekend.
1. New wrinkle.The Jaguars this past weekend selected two tight ends in the same draft for the first time in franchise history, with both selecti

Transcript: G DJ Campbell - NFL Draft Day 3 - Apr. 28

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:28:16 GMT

Dolphins Staff
Read the full transcript from G DJ Campbell's media availability on April 28, 2026.
(I want to know your reaction when you found out you're going where QB Quinn Ewers was, but not only him, S Michael Taaffe and LB Trey Moore drafted earlier in the same day.)"My immediate reaction was it's just time to run it back again. I had 3 years with Quinn (Ewers) and he got drafted last

Lunchbreak: Draft Experts Evaluate Vikings Additions to Running Game

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:05:49 GMT

Rob Kleifield
The Vikings doubled down on run-game reinforcements on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
First, they selected brawny fullback Max Bredeson out of Michigan with the 159th pick, and then they executed a trade up to choose bursty former Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne 198th overall.
We can imagine both players positively impacting Minnesota's offense, which likely is going to deploy so

Jets Checked Several Boxes in 2026 NFL Draft

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:40:22 GMT

Top Pass Rusher in the Class; Offensive Playmakers; Value Plays; and a Potential Coup Late in Round 1
Eric Allen
The Jets hope their 2026 draft class will become a large step in their build back to prominence. After 275 picks over seven rounds, the NFL draft grades are rolling in from the pundits, and the consensus is the Jets got better -- better in a big way.
"I loved what the Jets were able to do

Jets Did Their Homework on Round 4 Pick, QB Cade Klubnik

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:10:00 GMT

GM Darren Mougey: Young, Athletic, With Upside
Jack Bell
The Jets were expected to select a quarterback after the first round of the NFL Draft. And they did. But Clemson'sCade Klubnikwasn't one of the names bandied about much before the event in Pittsburgh. The Jets traded a pair of fourth-round picks (Nos. 128 and 140) to Cincinnati to move up 18 spots to take the QB who went 26-14 as a starter for the T

Draft Day Lookback: Rod Woodson

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:55:00 GMT
Teresa VarleyIn honor of the 2026 NFL Draft being held in Pittsburgh, we are highlighting the day members of the Hall of Honor were drafted by the Steelers.The feature will run from April 17-May 1, featuring some of the team's most iconic players.Today we feature Rod Woodson.April 28Rod WoodsonCornerback1987-96Drafted April 28, 1987There are not many players who earn first-ballot Hall of Fame honors. Oftentimes, players h

Transcript: S Michael Taaffe - NFL Draft Day 3 - Apr. 27

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:41:55 GMT

Dolphins Staff
Read the full transcript from S Michael Taaffe's media availability on April 27, 2026.
(The burning question I had on my mind was, I believe you had a scholarship to Rice it was, and you decided, "No, I want to go walk on at Texas." Walk me through that decision.)"I was a fifth-generation Longhorn, so all my life I wanted to go to Texas. My great-great-grandfather was there.

Transcript: LB Trey Moore - NFL Draft Day 3 - Apr. 27

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:31:18 GMT

Dolphins Staff
Read the full transcript from LB Trey Moore's media availability on April 27, 2026.
(A big thing about coming into the pros is dealing with the uptick in competition. You've experienced something like that going from UTSA to then playing in the SEC at Texas. What can you take from that experience into the NFL?)"I think just like you said, that was a big thing for me being abl

Rhett Lewis: Analyzing the Raiders' 2026 draft class

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Rhett Lewis
NFL Network host and Raiders.com contributor Rhett Lewis gives his analysis of each of the Silver and Black's 2025 draft selections and how they fit in on the roster.
Round 1, No. 1: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
HEISMAN, WON. NATTY, DONE. DRAFTED, ONE. Great line by the Raiders social media team to describe the accomplishments of Fernando Mendoza. The former Hoosiers quar

Grading the Panthers' 2026 Draft Class

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:59:36 GMT

CHARLOTTE The 2026 NFL draft has come to a close and the Carolina Panthers have welcomed seven new faces to the team. From first-round selectionMonroe Freelingto seventh-rounderJackson Kuwatchand every pick in-between, the Panthers came away with a class that many national pundits graded out as an A.
Let's take a look at some of those grades along with the analysis of the Panthers draft class.
PFF
P

Which Hall of Fame Edge Rusher Does David Bailey Study the Most

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

He's a Student of the Game, Has Speed to Burn, and Knows One QB He'd Like to Sack Now That He's in the NFL
Randy Lange
Five things to know about edge rusherDavid Bailey, the Jets' top pick and No. 2 overall selection of the draft on Thursday night:
A Regular Speed Demon
Perhaps you've heard that Bailey's speed off the edge was among the best in college football for Texas Tech

La Voz de la Razn: La Clase 2026 de los Denver Broncos

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:50:36 GMT

Jorge Tinajero
El Draft de la NFL 2026 ya es parte de la historia y dej como resultado la conformacin de la nueva clase de novatos de los Denver Broncos. Con siete selecciones para trabajar, distribuidas entre el segundo y tercer da del Draft, la gerencia y el staff de entrenadores se enfocaron en jugadores que complementen el roster actual de cara a la prxima temporada.
El evento, celebrado en la ciudad de

Around the AFC North: Draft Grades & Recap of Rivals' Picks

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:31:33 GMT

Justin Robertson
With the 2026 NFL Draft now in the rearview mirror, here is a look at how the Ravens' rivals did:
Cleveland Browns: Offense Revamped With Early Selections
Round 1: OL Spencer Fano, Utah (9th overall)
Round 1: WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M (24)
Round 2: WR Denzel Boston, Washington (39)
Round 2: S Emmanuel McN

2026 Draft Grades: What they're saying about the Raiders' draft class

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:20 GMT

Raiders.com Staff
Danny Kelly, The Ringer
Grade:A+
Analysis:"It obviously helps a lot to have the first pick in the draft, but the Raiders knocked their entire draft out of the park. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was the no-brainer selection for this team at the top of the draft and offers the promise of stability at the quarterback spot for years to come. I

Jets Receive High Marks in 2026 Draft Grades

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Associated Press, Sports Illustrated and ESPN Hand Out A Evaluations
After the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, the nation's top media outlets evaluated the Jets' selections and handed out their draft grades. See below what the experts thought of the Green & White's 8 picks - EdgeDavid Bailey(Texas Tech, No. 2), TEKenyon Sadiq(Oregon, No. 16), WROmar Cooper Jr.(Indiana, No. 30), CBD'Angelo Ponds(Indiana, N

Jacksonville Jaguars 2026 Draft Class

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:58:47 GMT

The Jaguars' 2026 draft class is complete. Get familiar with Jacksonville's 10 selections:
Jaguars 2026 NFL Draft Selections:
Click name to jump to player
Round 2 | Pick 56:TE Nate Boerkircher | Texas A&M
Round 3 | Pick 81:DT Albert Regis | Texas A&M
Round 3 | Pick 88:OL Emmanuel Pregnon | Oregon
Round 3 | Pick 100:DB Jalen Huskey | Maryland
Round 4 | Pick 119:DE Wesl

Morning Break: Meet Saints 2026 Draft class, undrafted free agents

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:21 GMT

A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Monday, April 27
New Orleans Saints
Saints News from Nola.com
How did Saints WR Jordyn Tyson reach the peak? By leaning on family through the valleys.
Dawn would not yet have broken in north Texas when John Tyson would hear the familiar sounds of a garage door jolting to life, the hum of a car engine, the ga

Detroit Lions' 2026 Draft in Review

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:39 GMT

Abigail DeYoung
The 2026 NFL Draft has officially concluded, and the Lions welcomed seven new players to Detroit.
General manager Brad Holmes said he 'really couldn't be more thrilled with all three days' of his sixth draft in Detroit. The team added talent across six position groups with five defensive picks and two on offense.
The Lions' draft class features:

Two players from the Univers

Urgent: Five killed in small plane crash in U.S. Texas -- report

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:45:28 GMT

NEW YORK, May 1 (Xinhua) -- A small plane crashed in Wimberley, U.S. state of Texas late Thursday, killing all five people aboard, local media reported Friday, citing county authority.

Xinhua News | Five killed in small plane crash in U.S. Texas

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:45:20 GMT

A small plane crashed in Wimberley, U.S. state of Texas late Thursday, killing all five people aboard, local media reported Friday, citing county authority. #XinhuaNews

U.S. stocks mixed amid historic Fed dissent, surging oil prices

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:15:19 GMT

NEW YORK, April 29 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as investors digested a heavily divided Federal Reserve interest rate decision and continuous rise of crude oil prices.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.57 percent to 48,861.81. The S&P 500 sank 0.04 percent to 7,135.95. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 0.04 percent to 24,673.24.
Seven of the 11 primary S&P 500 sectors