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Sports coverage centers on the death of NBA pioneer Bob Pettit, Atlanta’s upset of Green Bay behind Michael Penix Jr.’s return, a cluster of baseball playoff berths, shifting WNBA seeding, and notable developments across international football, cricket and golf.
NFL
Atlanta produced the clearest on-field result, while several player-discipline and availability stories also drew attention.
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Falcons upset Packers in Penix’s return from ACL injury
Atlanta defeated Green Bay in Michael Penix Jr.’s return from ACL surgery. Coverage described Penix as reviving the Falcons’ attack and Bijan Robinson as a major contributor in the victory.
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NFL fines and appeals draw player criticism
San Francisco’s Kyle Juszczyk said he was baffled by a fine for imitating chugging a beer. Ja’Marr Chase plans to appeal his celebration fine and wants the NFL Players Association to defend players’ money.
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Darnold targets a Sunday return
Sam Darnold is aiming to return Sunday after briefly fearing his football career might be over.
Baseball
Three teams were reported to have secured playoff berths, including a White Sox team emerging from a difficult three-season stretch.
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White Sox clinch an American League playoff berth
Chicago secured a playoff place after losing 324 games across the previous three seasons, a turnaround described as one of baseball’s biggest surprises.
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Cubs reach the playoffs for a second straight season
The Cubs clinched another playoff berth with a win over the Marlins. Pete Crow-Armstrong also reached 40 stolen bases, joining baseball’s 40-40 club according to a separate report.
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Guardians secure a playoff berth
Cleveland clinched a postseason place, with coverage examining whether the team could end MLB’s longest World Series drought.
Basketball and hockey
The basketball news cycle combined a major historical loss with postseason positioning and coaching developments, while Philadelphia and Pittsburgh faced unusual personnel stories.
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Bob Pettit, the NBA’s first MVP, dies at 93
Bob Pettit, a Basketball Hall of Famer and the NBA’s first Most Valuable Player, has died at 93.
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WNBA playoff seeding takes shape
The Mystics secured the fifth seed and the Fever the sixth as the eight-team playoff field came into focus. Preview coverage assessed how each team could win the championship.
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Scheyer says he is committed to Duke
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said he is with the program for the long haul after being pursued by the Dallas Mavericks.
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Lakers describe LeBron’s exit as amicable
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said LeBron James’s departure from the team was completed amicably.
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Flyers’ Zegras receives rare equipment violation
Philadelphia’s Trevor Zegras was penalized for tucking in his jersey, an equipment violation described as rare.
International football and rugby
Nations League matches produced a Netherlands-Germany draw and a Portugal victory over Wales, while several player and governance stories emerged elsewhere.
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Netherlands and Germany draw after late Gakpo goal
Cody Gakpo scored late to deny Germany victory and give the Netherlands a 1-1 draw in the Nations League.
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Portugal defeat Wales through Félix strike
João Félix scored the only goal as Portugal beat Wales in their Nations League opener. Wales manager Craig Bellamy said he wanted more from his team after the defeat.
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Wallabies select Suaalii on the wing against South Africa
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was given the nod to start on the wing for Australia against South Africa.
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FA faces criticism from Billy Vigar’s parents
The parents of Billy Vigar said their son’s death could have been prevented by the Football Association.
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UEFA concerned about Premier League spending
UEFA is reported to fear that Premier League spending could affect the wider transfer market.
Cricket and golf
Sri Lanka levelled its one-day international series with England, while the United States took an early Presidents Cup advantage.
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Sri Lanka level ODI series with England
Sri Lanka beat England by 16 runs to set up a series decider. Kusal Mendis made a century, while Jos Buttler’s injury disrupted England’s effort.
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Team USA take an early Presidents Cup lead
The United States edged the opening session, with Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns winning a key point over Min Woo Lee and Im Sung-jae.
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Warwickshire close in on County Championship title
Warwickshire moved closer to the County Championship title after bowling out Leicestershire.
College sports and administration
The College Football Playoff adjusted its conference-strength evaluation, while Nevada announced a coaching succession milestone.
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College Football Playoff enhances conference-strength metric
The playoff added or enhanced a metric to evaluate conference strength amid concerns about SEC scheduling.
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Steve Alford to retire after Nevada season
Nevada coach Steve Alford will retire after the 2026-27 season, concluding a 36-year coaching career.
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Tennessee assistant hospitalized
Tennessee linebackers coach William Inge was hospitalized with what was described as a personal medical issue ahead of the team’s game against Texas.
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