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Kentucky mourns death of defensive lineman Nic (Happy) Smith

The Wildcats announced Monday that redshirt freshman defensive lineman Nic Smith has died. The program said an initial investigation did not indicate foul play.

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Judge’s injunction clears Brendan Sorsby for Texas Tech, triggering reported unrest among Big 12 schools

A Texas court order blocking the NCAA from enforcing its ineligibility ruling against Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has prompted reported conversations among other programs about whether they should still play the Red Raiders.

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Cardinals’ Walker surge and a Padres slump reshape this week’s MLB power story

In this week’s MLB power rankings, St. Louis gets credit for “staying power” behind Jordan Walker’s emergence, while San Diego’s offense continues to lag badly.

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Josh Brooks questions Texas Tech’s eligibility after Sorsby injunction, as NCAA vows to appeal

Georgia’s athletic director reacted sharply after a Lubbock County judge granted Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction that blocks the NCAA from enforcing his gambling-based ineligibility during the 2026 season.

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Purdue Countdown to Kickoff No. 90: Elijah St. John aims to move up the defensive tackle chart

The Canadian defensive tackle, now in his second season in West Lafayette, brings size and a production track record from Long Island University as Purdue looks for interior answers in the Big Ten.

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Victor Wembanyama’s “Big Fundamental” Test as Spurs Face Game 3 Down 2-0

With the San Antonio Spurs trailing the New York Knicks two games to none in the 2026 NBA Finals, Victor Wembanyama is being asked to simplify his game and reclaim the kind of advantage that made him feel inevitable at the rim and around the basket.

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Knicks vs. Spurs takes center stage again, with New York up 2-0 heading into Game 3

The 2026 NBA Finals continue Monday, June 8, as the Knicks carry a 2-0 series lead into the next matchup of New York’s title chase and San Antonio’s return to the mountaintop.

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Sean McDermott makes a point of presence at Giants minicamp, leaning into a leadership year

The former Buffalo head coach walked onto the field Monday at New York’s veterans minicamp, joined by Giants GM Joe Schoen, as the offseason pushes toward the final stretch before training camp.