2026年5月5日星期二

Yankees radio icon John Sterling dead at 87

 New York Yankees radio legend John Sterling has died, WFAN Sports Radio in New York announced on Monday. He was 87.

"We are devastated to hear about the passing of John Sterling, a WFAN and Yankees radio icon whose voice was synonymous with an entire generation of Yankee fandom," the radio station wrote on social media.

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John Sterling in the booth

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2009, file photo, New York Yankees broadcaster John Sterling sits in the booth before the Yankees' baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File) Ssfx

Mets' Carson Benge lays out for incredible catch vs Angels

 Highlight reel plays have been few and far between for the slumping New York Mets this season, but rookie right fielder Carson Benge had one of the best catches of the year on Sunday night.

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Vaughn Grissom hit a line drive down the first base side in the bottom of the ninth inning with one out and a runner on first. Benge then laid out for a spectacular diving catch, likely saving a run and destroying the Angels’ chances of building momentum for a potential comeback.

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New York Mets right fielder Carson Benge greeting shortstop Bo Bichette at Angel Stadium

New York Mets right fielder Carson Benge greets shortstop Bo Bichette after defeating the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on May 3, 2026. (William Liang/Imagn Images) Ssfx

New book reveals why Caitlin Clark's Rookie of the Year award looked so different from Paige Bueckers'

 he internet spent a good chunk of 2024 convinced the WNBA dropped the ball when it came to celebrating Caitlin Clark’s Rookie of the Year award. And on the surface, it sure looked that way. Ssfx

Clark — who took home the honor after a historic debut season — got a pretty low-key acknowledgment. She received the news via a speakerphone call from Commissioner Cathy Engelbert during practice. That was it.

Fast forward a year, and Paige Bueckers is receiving her 2025 Rookie of the Year award on national television, with Engelbert showing up in person, on "The Jennifer Hudson Show".But according to a newly released paperback edition of On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports by Christine Brennan, the reality is a little more complicated than the internet outrage suggested.

In fact, WNBA spokesman Ron Howard says the league tried to give Clark similar fanfare.

"We offered to come to Indy after the team season had finished and do a press conference and/or have [NBA Entertainment] do a sit down with CC," Howard said, via Brennan’s book. "But both the team and her agent declined the offer ... It was difficult to do it while the team was in Connecticut, but we offered to do something in Indianapolis afterwards and we were turned down."

Azzi Fudd questions WNBA refs before even playing a regular-season game as a Dallas Wings rookie

 Azzi Fudd hasn’t even played a real WNBA game yet, and she’s already talking about the refs.

The No. 1 overall pick for the Dallas Wings expressed some concerns after Sunday's preseason game against the Las Vegas Aces, when she was asked about adjusting to the physicality of the pro game.

"Honestly, I feel more confused. I thought you could be physical in the W, and anytime you touch someone, it’s a foul," Fudd said. "I don’t know. I’m still figuring that out."

Azzi Fudd posing with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected by Dallas Wings

Azzi Fudd poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected first overall by the Dallas Wings during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed in New York City on April 13, 2026. (Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)  Ssfx

Magic fire head coach Jamahl Mosley after team blows 3-1 lead in playoff matchup

 The Orlando Magic fired head coach Jamahl Mosley on Monday after the team blew a 3-1 series lead to the Detroit Pistons and was eliminated from the playoffs.

Mosley took over as the Magic’s head coach before the start of the 2021-22 season after spending 14 seasons as an assistant with the Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks. He was 189-221 with Orlando, making three playoff appearances but failing to get out of the first round.

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Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley directing players during a basketball game.

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley directs his team against the Detroit Pistons during the first half of Game 6 in the first-round NBA playoffs in Orlando, Fla., on May 1, 2026. (John Raoux/AP)  Ssfx

He finished second in NBA Coach of the Year voting in 2024 as the Magic were 47-35 following a 34-win season in 2022-23.

"We’re grateful to Jamahl for all he’s done for the Orlando Magic," Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said. "We appreciate his leadership and the positive contributions he made as head coach. While this was a difficult decision, we feel it’s time for a new voice and fresh perspective. We wish Jamahl and his family nothing but the best."

Tarik Skubal to undergo elbow surgery, sidelining Tigers ace for months ahead of free agency

Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers’ ace and two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner, is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow that will keep him sidelined for months, manager A.J. Hinch said on Monday.

Skubal isn’t done for the season, but he is expected to be out two to three months following the surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow, ESPN reported.

Hinch called it an "easy process and procedure" while delivering the news, but it’s certainly a blow to the Tigers’ staff and Skubal personally that he is sidelined for months.

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Detroit pitcher Tarik Skubal reacting during a baseball game at Truist Park in Atlanta

Detroit pitcher Tarik Skubal watches during the Atlanta Braves game on April 29, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. (Rich Von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire) Ssfx

Skubal’s arm locked up during a bullpen session on Sunday ahead of his scheduled start against the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. Now, he will undergo the surgery, with Hinch providing no specific timeline for his return.

Skubal’s last start came in a 4-3 win over the league-leading Atlanta Braves this past Wednesday, where he allowed two runs on five hits across seven innings of work. He struck out seven Braves hitters during his outing.

OnlyFans model interrupts play at World Snooker Championship in Britain

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An OnlyFans model was revealed to be the person who interrupted the World Snooker Championship on Sunday in the United Kingdom.

Sasha Swan came down from the stands and entered the area where Shaun Murphy was competing against Wu Yize. Referee Rob Spencer was able to keep Swan from going any further, pinning her against the barrier before security swarmed.

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Referee Rob Spencer stopping a protester crossing barriers at snooker final

Referee Rob Spencer stops a protester who crossed barriers during the World Snooker Championship final between England's Shaun Murphy and China's Wu Yize at The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, Britain, on May 3, 2026. (Andrew Boyers/Reuters)

Protester crossing barriers stopped by referee Rob Spencer at snooker final

Referee Rob Spencer stops a protester who crosses barriers during the World Snooker Championship final between England's Shaun Murphy and China's Wu Yize at The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, Britain, on May 3, 2026. (Andrew Boyers/Action Images via Reuters)

She was heard yelling, "Who f---ing pays for their TV license anyway?" in an apparent shot at the BBC, which was broadcasting the tournament and reaps the benefits of the TV license fee, according to Give Me Sport.

Swan revealed herself to be the snooker intruder in a video posted to her X account.

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"So, if you’re watching this, I just got kicked out of snooker for streaking there. So, here we are," she said. "It didn’t go the way I wanted to because I would have loved it to have been my actual t---es out in the place, but I still got kicked out."

Separately, Murphy was also upset with another disruption during his championship match as a phone began to ring as he missed a shot.

England's Shaun Murphy and China's Wu Yize playing snooker at The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield

England's Shaun Murphy and China's Wu Yize compete during the evening session of the World Snooker Championship final at The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, Britain, on May 3, 2026. (Andrew Boyers/Action Images via Reuters)

"Make sure your phones are on silent or switched off. Don't be the person that has to be thrown out," he said in frustration, via Sky Sports.