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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · Oakland
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.
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.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Report: Manchester City Considers Offers for Mateo Kovačić
Manchester City may be open to selling midfielder Mateo Kovačić, according to reports. Recurring injuries and interest from European clubs have contributed to the speculation. The projected transfer fee is between €15 and €20 million.
Tuesday, May 19, 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.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026