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A rare kind of All-Star moment is here for Ernie Clement. The Blue Jays infielder topped American League voting in Phase 1, earning the starting nod at second base for the AL in 2026 while skipping the later phase of fan balloting.
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Charlotte’s logic in packaging LaMelo Ball for Naz Reid and draft capital is straightforward, but the reported trade structure raises the central question for the Timberwolves: how much shooting and creation do they believe they can absorb, and what exactly are they buying with the draft capital coming the other way?
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Keyshawn Hall and KeShawn Murphy, both former Auburn players, have signed Exhibit-10 contracts as undrafted free agents following the 2026 NBA Draft, giving them a chance to earn roles during the NBA offseason.
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Phase 1 of voting for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard concluded Thursday, narrowing the field as fans move closer to naming the starters for the July 14 showcase at Citizens Bank Park.
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Miami is expected to move infielder Connor Norby to optional assignment for the first time in almost two years, a move that indicates the team is reshaping its infield depth plan as the season progresses.
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With another stream of prospects moving to the NBA, the Big Ten is extending a strong post-spring evaluation cycle and reinforcing its reputation as a pipeline to the pro game.
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The Hokies announced a multi-year matchup with the Mountaineers, a December start to a home-and-home-style stretch that will carry across three seasons.
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Shohei Ohtani was elected as the National League’s starting designated hitter for the 2026 All-Star Game after leading Major League Baseball in Phase 1 All-Star voting.
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The University of Michigan’s interim president says the modern pressures of college basketball, including transfer-portal and NIL-related uncertainties, helped shape Dusty May’s decision to leave the Wolverines for the Dallas Mavericks.
