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Sources: Wizards' Young to decline option, be FA

Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season, although Washington remains the front-runner, sources said.

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⛳ Top U.S. Open storylines from Shinnecock Hills
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⛳ Top U.S. Open storylines from Shinnecock Hills

Is Scottie Scheffler still the favorite? How hard will Shinnecock Hills play? We break down what to watch at the 2026 U.S. Open.

ESPN·9h ago
Tigers' Perez hurt when resistance band hits face
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Tigers' Perez hurt when resistance band hits face

Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez was injured in a freak accident when he was hit in the the face by a resistance band in the training room following Tuesday's game against the Astros.

ESPN·9h ago
UNC rides bats into first MCWS finals since '07
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UNC rides bats into first MCWS finals since '07

Owen Hull had a triple and two doubles among his four hits, and North Carolina rolled past West Virginia 12-7 on Wednesday to advance to the Men's College World Series finals, where it will face Oklahoma.

ESPN·9h ago
'Debut album': Clark unveils signature Nike shoe
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'Debut album': Clark unveils signature Nike shoe

Caitlin Clark announced her first signature shoe -- the Caitlin 1 -- on Wednesday afternoon.

ESPN·9h ago
Cincinnati denies claim it knew of Sorsby's bettin...
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Cincinnati denies claim it knew of Sorsby's bettin...

Cincinnati on Wednesday, responding to Brendan Sorsby's agent publicly questioning the school's handling of the quarterback's gambling in 2024, said it would never knowingly play an athlete who violated NCAA gambling rules.

ESPN·9h ago
Wilson powers Aces into Commissioner's Cup final
WORLD

Wilson powers Aces into Commissioner's Cup final

The Aces will head to the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game for the third time thanks to an 86-76 win over the Mercury on Wednesday night.

ESPN·9h ago
Dolan says second apron not an option for Knicks
SPORTS

Dolan says second apron not an option for Knicks

On the heels of the Knicks' first NBA title in 53 years, owner James Dolan told WFAN radio Wednesday that he will not go into the punitive second apron to keep his team intact for the 2026-27 season.

ESPN·9h ago
Portugal boss defends loyalty to misfiring Ronaldo...
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Portugal boss defends loyalty to misfiring Ronaldo...

Congo DR produced another stunning result at the 2026 World Cup, as the African side held one of the pre-tournament favorites, Portugal, to a 1-1 draw in Houston on Wednesday.

ESPN·9h ago
Sources: Wizards' Young to decline option, be FA
WORLD

Sources: Wizards' Young to decline option, be FA

Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season, although Washington remains the front-runner, sources said.

ESPN·9h ago
Australia news live: Jackie O pursues claim against Kiis FM after Kyle Sandilands settles; Rinehart presents Hanson with toy bulldozer
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Australia news live: Jackie O pursues claim against Kiis FM after Kyle Sandilands settles; Rinehart presents Hanson with toy bulldozer

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The Guardian·10h ago
Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
TECHNOLOGY

Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs

The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices will rise or which products will be affected.

BBC News·10h ago
New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade
SPORTS

New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade

New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.

NPR·10h ago

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UNC rides bats into first MCWS finals since '07
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