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Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Major & Blaine Region
Notre Dame, Villanova to Tip Off Hoops Season in Rome Doubleheader
Notre Dame and Villanova will begin their basketball seasons with a unique event in Rome. Both the men's and women's teams from each university will compete in a doubleheader on November 1.
NBA Considers Modified Lottery System to Discourage Tanking
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced a proposed draft lottery change, dubbed the '3-2-1 lottery'. The proposal seeks to disincentivize teams from deliberately losing games to improve their draft position. The league's Board of Governors will vote on the plan later this month.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Tarik Skubal Begins Throwing Program After Elbow Surgery
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal has started a throwing program following elbow surgery on May 6. The team placed Skubal on the 15-day injured list effective May 4, projecting a two-to-three month recovery period.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Dakota Ditcheva Criticizes Ronda Rousey's Comments Regarding Khamzat Chimaev
Dakota Ditcheva publicly denounced Ronda Rousey's remarks about Khamzat Chimaev's cleft palate. Ditcheva cited Rousey's comments as the reason for her change in opinion. The incident occurred after a verbal exchange between Rousey and Chimaev.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
NFL Teams Prepare for Upcoming Draft
All 32 NFL teams are strategizing for the upcoming draft, focusing on specific positional needs. Teams are evaluating college prospects to fill crucial gaps in their rosters.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Celebrini Named Canada's World Championship Captain; Sharks to Pick 20th in 2026 Draft
Macklin Celebrini will captain Team Canada at the World Championships, with Sidney Crosby serving as an alternate captain. The San Jose Sharks will have the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. This pick was obtained from Edmonton via the Jake Walman trade.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Mitoma Omitted from Japan's World Cup Roster Due to Injury
Kaoru Mitoma will miss the World Cup after failing to recover from a hamstring injury sustained playing for Brighton. Takumi Minamino will also be absent. Takehiro Tomiyasu was named to the squad despite recent injuries.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Manchester City Defeats Crystal Palace 3-0 in Premier League Match
Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 in Wednesday's Premier League match. The win puts City closer to first-place Arsenal as the season nears its conclusion.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Golden Knights Defeat Ducks 5-1, Advance to Western Conference Final
The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Anaheim Ducks with a 5-1 victory in Game 6. Pavel Dorofeyev scored two goals, and Mitch Marner contributed a goal and an assist. Vegas advances to face the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Dodgers Defeat Giants 5-2, Reclaim NL West Lead
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-2, regaining first place in the NL West. Will Smith homered in the first, and Alex Call delivered a two-run single in the sixth.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano Meet Weight Requirements Ahead of Saturday Fight
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano both made weight at Friday's official weigh-ins. The fighters participated in ceremonial weigh-ins later that evening, finalizing preparations for Saturday's event.
Sunday, May 17, 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.
Sunday, May 17, 2026