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Monday, May 18, 2026 · Bardstown
Playoff Droughts Plague Several Major League Teams Across Sports
Multiple teams in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL face extended playoff droughts. The Jets haven't seen the postseason since 2010, while the Angels and Red Wings also endure lengthy absences.
Arsenal Defeats Manchester City; Premier League Title Race Tightens
Arsenal defeated Manchester City, impacting the Premier League title race. The Gunners extended their lead with the win, despite City holding a game in hand.
Monday, May 18, 2026
College Coaches Offer NFL Draft Evaluations
College coaches have weighed in on the recent NFL draft, highlighting perceived successes for teams like the Cowboys and Jets. These evaluations focus on player fit and potential impact.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Olivia Miles Achieves Milestone in Win Over Wings
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Dallas Wings, with rookie Olivia Miles reaching a rare statistical milestone. Miles is now one of five players in WNBA history to average over 15 points and 5 assists in their first three games.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Wild Defeat Avalanche, 3-2
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-2, marking Colorado's first loss of the postseason. Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood was pulled in the first period after allowing three goals on 12 shots.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Gotterup Leads PGA Championship After Second Round
Chris Gotterup shot a 5-under 65 to take the lead at the PGA Championship. Scottie Scheffler recovered from a difficult start to remain within striking distance.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Craig Morton, Former NFL Quarterback, Dies at 83
Craig Morton, who quarterbacked the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos, has died at the age of 83. He holds the distinction of starting for both teams in their inaugural Super Bowl games.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United Draw 1-1
Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Newcastle United. Forest manager Vitor Pereira commented on Elliot Anderson's future with the club amid transfer rumors.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Mbappé Addresses Injury Rehab Commitment Amid Travel Criticism
Kylian Mbappé affirmed his commitment to rehabilitation from a hamstring injury that threatens his availability for the upcoming El Clasico. He addressed criticism stemming from reports of a trip to Italy during his recovery period.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Cruz Davis Commits to Texas Tech, Cancels Kentucky Visit
Cruz Davis, a transfer guard, committed to Texas Tech, foregoing a scheduled visit to Kentucky. Davis averaged 20 points per game last season and won the CAA Player of the Year award. Kentucky continues to pursue other guard prospects including Alex Wilkins and Jalen Cox.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Trump Addresses Iran Ceasefire Expiration, U.S. Delegation Prepares for Talks
Former President Donald Trump discussed the potential ramifications of the Iran ceasefire expiring in a phone interview. The statement comes as a U.S. delegation is scheduled to participate in further peace negotiations.
Monday, May 18, 2026