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Trump says sculpture garden honoring prominent Americans is planned for park along Potomac River
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans along the Potomac River. This project could spark a legal battle over bypassing the usual approval process for Washington's monumental core. Trump says the National Garden of American Heroes will be in West Potomac Park, near several memorials. The Republican president describes the area as a “totally BARREN field of Prime Waterfront Real Estate.” The garden aims to commemorate America's 250th anniversary with sculptures of 250 prominent Americans. Congress provided $40 million for the statues, but approval for major projects near the National Mall is typically required.
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Brittany Russell, with husband Sheldon riding, could make Preakness history with Taj Mahal
SUMMARY: Brittany Russell has a chance to make horse racing history as the latest woman to train a Triple Crown race winner. Following Cherie DeVaux's Kentucky Derby win and Jenna Antonucci's Belmont victory, Russell aims to complete the sweep by winning the Preakness Stakes with Taj Mahal on Saturday. The race takes place at Laurel Park, Russell's home track, and her husband Sheldon is the jockey. This could make them the first married couple to win a Triple Crown race as trainer and jockey. Taj Mahal is a strong contender, unbeaten in three races at Laurel Park.
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A.J. Ewing hits 1st big league home run and Mets beat Tigers 9-4
SUMMARY: A.J. Ewing hit his first big league home run to spark a comeback for the New York Mets, who completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 9-4 win. Ewing, who was promoted prior to the series opener Tuesday, hit a 405-foot shot off Keider Montero leading off the third. He was 3 for 9 with three RBIs and four walks against the Tigers. Nolan McLean gave up Gage Workman’s three-run homer in the first but lasted seven innings as he ended his winless streak at six starts.
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Juan Soto returns to lineup for Mets, who also get a positive progress report on Francisco Lindor
SUMMARY: Juan Soto has returned to the starting lineup for the injury-riddled New York Mets, who also learned Francisco Lindor has made progress in his recovery from a strained left calf. Soto exited a 3-2, 10-inning win over the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning on Wednesday night, four innings after he fouled a ball off his right foot. X-rays were negative and Soto was in the lineup Thursday as the designated hitter in a 9-4 win over the Tigers. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Lindor has shown signs of healing, although he is not close to a return.
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Myers, 76ers looking for collaborative approach from next GM to help Philadelphia win a championship
SUMMARY: In their next general manager, the Philadelphia 76ers are looking for someone who will take a collaborative approach and help them win a championship. The 76ers fired Daryl Morey on Tuesday after six seasons in which he made the playoffs five times but never got past the second round. This season, Philadelphia was swept by the New York Knicks. Bob Myers, who helped guide the Golden State Warriors to four championships as general manager, joined the 76ers organization in October. He said he expects the next Philadelphia GM to work with others to come to the best decisions.
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Jets sign veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick, waive kicker Will Ferrin
SUMMARY: The New York Jets signed veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick to add pass-catching depth to their offense. Patrick had 15 receptions for 187 yards and three touchdowns last season with Jacksonville. He joins a wide receivers room that includes Garrett Wilson and first-round draft pick Omar Cooper Jr. Patrick has familiarity with Jets coach Aaron Glenn from their time in Detroit. Current Jets general manager Darren Mougey was in Denver's front office when the Broncos signed Patrick as an undrafted free agent in 2017. The Jets waived kicker Will Ferrin to make room for Patrick.
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Halo Infinite jabs, a Simpsons gag and a haircut: How NFL teams dropped 2026 schedule dates
SUMMARY: NFL teams tapped into their creativity rolling out a variety of takes revealing their schedules for the 2026 season Thursday night with a mixture of art, video games and yes, even The Simpsons. They also made sure to poke plenty of fun at upcoming opponents, themselves and offseason flubs. The Indianapolis Colts pointed the finger at themselves in their Simpsons’ cartoon. The Jaguars used quarterback Trevor Lawrence's haircut in their release. The Los Angeles Chargers tapped a video game for their reveal. Atlanta went a step further with a social media thread on the Falcons' opponents hours before the schedule actually dropped.
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Garrick Higgo penalized 2 strokes for missing opening tee time at PGA Championship
SUMMARY: Garrick Higgo found out in the PGA Championship if you’re not early, you’re late. Higgo arrived on the first tee box at what he estimated to be 30 seconds after his listed tee time and was assessed a two-stroke penalty. His first swing of the championship on Thursday turned out to be his third because of the penalty. The South African still managed a 1-under 69, even though he could only wonder how easily that could have been a 67, the low score of the morning wave.
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Endy Rodriguez drives in a pair of runs in his return to the majors, Pirates top Rockies 7-2
SUMMARY: Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez celebrated his return to the majors in style, driving in a pair of runs as Pittsburgh cruised past Colorado 7-2. Rodriguez was once considered one of Pittsburgh's top prospects before a pair of elbow injuries forced him to miss most of the last two seasons. Filling in for injured Joey Bart, Rodriguez doubled off starter Chase Dollander in the second and laced a two-run single in the third for Pittsburgh. Dollander struggled before exiting early in the second inning with tightness in his right arm. Troy Johnston hit a two-run double for Colorado.
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Bryson DeChambeau fails to stay in contention with 6-over 76 in long day at PGA Championship
SUMMARY: Bryson DeChambeau's attempt to climb the PGA Championship leaderboard hit a snag when his tee shot landed on a hospitality tent's stairs. Confused by the shot, DeChambeau is on the brink of missing the cut for his second straight major. He shot a 6-over 76 at Aronimink Golf Club, his worst score to par in the PGA Championship. Despite his struggles, DeChambeau remains popular, with fans cheering his long drives. His future with LIV Golf is uncertain, as Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has pulled its backing. DeChambeau may focus on social media if he doesn't re-sign.
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Rory McIlroy has a bad finish for a rough start at the PGA Championship
SUMMARY: Rory McIlroy had a blister on his right pinky toe during practice rounds for the PGA Championship. That was the least of his worries Thursday at Aronimink. The Masters champion suggested bashing driver and figuring it out from there would be the strategy. But he couldn't figure out how to hit a fairway. The result was four straight bogeys at the end for 74. It's been 27 years since a PGA champion started out by shooting 74 or worse, so he has his work cut out for him. McIlroy hit only five fairways, none on the last eight holes.
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Endy Rodriguez was once a cornerstone of the Pirates' rebuild. Now he's just hoping to stick around
SUMMARY: Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez is hoping to kickstart his major-league career after two injury-plagued seasons. Rodriguez returned to the big leagues for the first time in nearly a year, delivering a double and a two-run single in a 7-2 win over Colorado. Once considered the best prospect in the organization, he missed all of 2024 and most of 202 with separate elbow injuries. The 25-year-old Rodriguez says it was hard to watch Pittsburgh's rebuild go on without him but that it has also pushed him to become a better player.
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Myers, 76ers looking for collaborative approach from next GM to help Philadelphia win a championship
SUMMARY: In their next general manager, the Philadelphia 76ers are looking for someone who will take a collaborative approach and help them win a championship. The 76ers fired Daryl Morey on Tuesday after six seasons in which he made the playoffs five times but never got past the second round. This season, Philadelphia was swept by the New York Knicks. Bob Myers, who helped guide the Golden State Warriors to four championships as general manager, joined the 76ers organization in October. He said he expects the next Philadelphia GM to work with others to come to the best decisions.
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Patrick Reed shoots a bogey-free 68 to open the PGA Championship in 1st action since Masters
SUMMARY: Patrick Reed has been preparing for the PGA Championship after taking a break from professional golf. His hiatus followed his decision to leave LIV Golf and return to the PGA Tour. Reed shot a bogey-free 2-under 68 on Thursday. He can't play in PGA events until after August 25, so he'll spend most of the season on the European tour. Reed has already won twice there this season. He used his time off to practice and spend time with his family. Reed plans to take more time off after the PGA until the US Open in June.
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Jordan Spieth off to uneven start in bid for career Grand Slam
SUMMARY: Jordan Spieth’s bid to complete the career Grand Slam with a victory at the PGA Championship got off to a mixed start. After making the turn at 1 under, Spieth birdied three of the first six holes on the front nine, his back, and was tied with the early leaders at 3 under before consecutive bogeys at Nos. 7 and 8 slowed his charge. He settled for a 1-under 69 and was still in contention with three rounds left.
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Kaymer is healthy and playing at a high level at the PGA Championship
SUMMARY: Martin Kaymer showed everyone at the 108th PGA Championship that he is, indeed, still playing golf. The two-time major winner and 2010 PGA champ fired a 3-under 67 on Thursday for a share of a six-way tie for the lead after the opening round. Two days earlier at the event’s champions dinner, Kaymer, who captains the Cleeks team in LIV Golf, was asked by someone if he still played. He showed with one round that he is in town to compete.
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The PGA Championship: How to watch, betting odds for golf's second major of 2026
SUMMARY: The Philadelphia area hosts its first major championship since 2013, with Aronimink delivering an exciting start to the PGA Championship. Scottie Scheffler is part of a seven-way tie for the lead after the first round. This marks the first time Scheffler, a four-time major champion, has shared the 18-hole lead in a major. The leaderboard is crowded, with the highest score to par since 2008. Martin Kaymer and several others share the top spot. Rory McIlroy struggles, finishing with a 74. The tournament is broadcast on ESPN and CBS, offering extensive coverage throughout the weekend.
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Scottie Scheffler part of 7-way tie for the lead at PGA Championship
SUMMARY: The PGA Championship has its biggest logjam after one round in 57 years. One name stands out. Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion, took everything Aronimink gave him on a tough day in the Philadelphia suburbs. Scheffler made two long birdie putts and got one big break for a 67. The other seven players tied for the lead are Martin Kaymer, Stephan Jaeger, Aldrich Potgieter, Alex Smalley, Ryo Hisatsune and Min Woo Lee. Scheffler had at least a share of the lead for the first time after the opening round of a major. Rory McIlroy struggled to a 74.
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Halo Infinite jabs, a Simpsons gag and a haircut: How NFL teams dropped 2026 schedule dates
SUMMARY: NFL teams tapped into their creativity rolling out a variety of takes revealing their schedules for the 2026 season Thursday night with a mixture of art, video games and yes, even The Simpsons. They also made sure to poke plenty of fun at upcoming opponents, themselves and offseason flubs. The Indianapolis Colts pointed the finger at themselves in their Simpsons’ cartoon. The Jaguars used quarterback Trevor Lawrence's haircut in their release. The Los Angeles Chargers tapped a video game for their reveal. Atlanta went a step further with a social media thread on the Falcons' opponents hours before the schedule actually dropped.
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Kyle Schwarber’s MLB-leading 18th homer lifts Phillies past Red Sox 3-1
SUMMARY: Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run, breaking a scoreless tie in the eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-1. Schwarber has seven homers in his last seven games. Bryson Stott added an insurance run later in the eighth. Brad Keller earned the win, while Jhoan Duran secured his seventh save. Wilyer Abreu drove in Boston's only run. The start of the game was delayed 22 minutes by rain.
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NBA tipoff: Round 2 continues Friday with Pistons-Cavaliers, Spurs-Timberwolves
SUMMARY: For the first time since the playoffs started, there was a day without NBA basketball. No games were scheduled for Thursday. It was the league’s first day with no games in a month. The playoffs will resume Friday with two games. Detroit, trying to keep its season alive, will play in Cleveland. And Minnesota, trying to keep its season alive, will play host to San Antonio. The Cavaliers and Spurs hold 3-2 leads in those series. If Game 7s are needed, they would be Sunday in Detroit and San Antonio.
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