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• Triumphant Hayes 'reinvigorated' for USWNT role May 19, 2024
  Emma Hayes said she is "reinvigorated and re-energised" by the prospect of her new role as head coach of the United States women's national team after winning the Women's Super League for the seventh time in her final game as Chelsea manager.
• Reus buys all Dortmund fans beer in farewell game May 19, 2024
  Borussia Dortmund favorite Marco Reus bought beer for nearly a whole stadium of the team's fans at his final home game for the club on Saturday.
• Sources: Chelsea agree deal for Estêvão Willian May 19, 2024
  Chelsea have agreed a deal with Palmeiras for 17-year-old winger Estêvão Willian, sources have told ESPN.
• Klopp joins Instagram with message for L'pool fans May 19, 2024
  Liverpool's outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp joined Instagram on Saturyday, instantly becoming a hit when he racked up a million followers.
• Arsenal or City? PL title race goes to final day May 19, 2024
  The Premier League title race goes down to the wire on Sunday, with Manchester City in pole position and Arsenal ready to pounce should they slip.
• De Zerbi to leave Brighton at the end of the season May 19, 2024
  Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi will leave the club after their final match of the season this weekend, the Premier League club said on Saturday.
• Bayern finish third in Bundesliga after 4-2 loss May 19, 2024
  Bayern Munich slumped to a 4-2 defeat at Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga finale on Saturday, ending a disappointing season in third place.
• Luis Arráez is following in Tony Gwynn's footsteps May 19, 2024
  The two-time batting champ is on Mr. Padre's former team, having been compared to the late Hall of Famer.
• Sources: Anunoby, Hart pushing to make Game 7 May 19, 2024
  OG Anunoby believes there's a real opportunity he'll return for Game 7, and Josh Hart will do everything within his power to try to play on Sunday, sources told ESPN.
• Schauffele, Morikawa atop tight PGA; 62 for Lowry May 19, 2024
  Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa share the lead entering the final round of the PGA, where 13 golfers are within 5 shots of the lead. Among them is Shane Lowry, who was inches away from the first 61 at a major and instead settled for a 62.
• Fanatics files lawsuit against Cards WR Harrison Jr. May 19, 2024
  Fanatics filed a lawsuit against Arizona Cardinals rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. on Saturday for breaching a contract the receiver signed with the retailer in May 2023, and in the suit, the company said he has refused to fulfill his obligations of the deal.
• WNBA investigating Vegas tourism deal with Aces May 19, 2024
  The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced a deal Friday to provide a $100,000 annual sponsorship to each Aces player the next two seasons, but it is in under investigation by the WNBA, a league spokesperson confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.
• Police say no bodycam video of Scheffler arrest May 19, 2024
  A Louisville police spokesman said the officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler didn't have his bodycam video recorder activated during the incident. Department rules say officers must "maintain their BWC in a constant state of operational readiness."
• Usyk floors Fury, rallies to claim undisputed crown May 19, 2024
  Oleksandr Usyk nearly stopped Tyson Fury in the ninth and pulled out a split-decision win to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era.
• Seize the Grey wins Preakness, denies Mystik Dan May 19, 2024
  Seize the Grey won the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, denying Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan a Triple Crown bid and giving trainer D. Wayne Lukas, 88, his seventh win at the race.
• Who made a case for the Olympic team? May 19, 2024
  Simone Biles won the 2024 U.S. Classic easily, and looks to be a lock for this summer's Olympic team. But who will join her? We make way-too-early predictions.
• Takeaways from the Panthers' journey to the Eastern Conference finals, early look at matchup with Rangers May 19, 2024
  Florida has reached the conference finals. What has driven its dominance? And what's the early buzz on their matchup against New York?
• Stars win race to the Western Conference finals: Keys to their rise, outlook for next matchup May 19, 2024
  Dallas is halfway to a Stanley Cup. Here are the biggest trends so far and which ones will stick in the next rounds.
• What to expect on Sunday with such a crowded leaderboard May 19, 2024
  Will Morikawa or Schauffele prevail? What's been the biggest surprise? The final round will reveal all.
• Mavericks rally past Thunder, secure berth in Western Conference finals May 19, 2024
  After overturning a 17-point deficit, Dallas will play either the Minnesota Timberwolves or Denver Nuggets.

MLB Baseball

• Phillies keep rallying late, stealing wins and showing it might be a skill May 19, 2024
  The ability to steal wins, to continuously come back late in games doesn't seem like a characteristic that should easily translate from one year to the next, but the Phillies are putting it to the test.
• Cubs' Shōta Imanaga shrinks ERA to 0.84, the lowest mark through first 9 career starts in MLB history May 19, 2024
  Shōta Imanaga already looks like an ace, and the bargain of the offseason.
• Matos provides ‘spark' for Giants, eases sting of Lee's injury May 19, 2024
  For the second consecutive game, Luis Matos provided the Giants with a huge spark at the plate in their 14-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday at Oracle Park.
• How Matos made MLB history in Giants' blowout win over Rockies May 19, 2024
  Luis Matos made MLB history with his outstanding performance in the Giants' 14-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday at Oracle Park.
• As Edwin Diaz struggles with confidence, Mets mull closer's role May 19, 2024
  Carlos Mendoza said the Mets will "stay the course" with Edwin Diaz at closer during his struggles, but didn't rule out moving him out of the ninth-inning role as Diaz admits his confidence is low.
• Mets' offense comes alive but Edwin Diaz blows another lead in 10-9 loss to Marlins in extra innings May 18, 2024
  Edwin Diaz blew a four-run ninth inning as the Mets fell to the Marlins, 10-9, in extra innings on Saturday afternoon in Miami.
• What we learned as Matos, Chapman lift Giants to third straight win May 18, 2024
  Luis Matos remained the hottest hitter in manager Bob Melvin’s lineup to pace the Giants to a 14-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.
• Matos breaks 103-year-old Giants record with four RBI vs. Rockies May 18, 2024
  Luis Matos made Giants franchise history with four RBIs against the Rockies on Saturday.
• Starters setting the tone but Phillies' bullpen also spectacular of late May 18, 2024
  Starting pitching has set the tone all season, but the Phillies are 27-1 when leading after six innings because of a deep and talented bullpen that has excelled in May.
• 'Freak of nature': Inside Shohei Ohtani's career-best start to his first Dodgers season May 18, 2024
  Shohei Ohtani is off to his best two-month start during his MLB career. A look at how he has managed to do it with great expectations and off-field distractions.
• Shōta Imanaga makes MLB history again after a stellar start against the Pirates May 18, 2024
  Shōta Imanaga continues to dominate during his rookie campaign with the Cubs this season. He continued that dominance on Saturday with an incredible outing against the Pirates, which saw the Japanese star pitch seven scoreless innings and allowed just four hits and one walk while striking out seven. With that outing in the books, Imanaga […]
• WATCH: Christopher Morel, Cody Bellinger end scoreless game with incredible walk-off win May 18, 2024
  Saturday’s Cubs-Pirates game was truly a pitchers’ game between Bailey Falter and Shōta Imanaga. Falter pitched a gem, going 7.2 innings and allowing three hits, zero runs and two walks while striking out two Cubs batters. As for Imanaga, he tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and one walk while striking out seven. […]
• Mets Notes: Adrian Houser's next start, reason for major lineup change May 18, 2024
  Ahead of Saturday’s game against the Miami Marlins, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke to the media about when Adrian Houser is expected to return to the rotation, why the major lineup changes and much more.
• Juan Soto has first multi-HR game for Yankees, Luis Gil strikes out 14 in win over White Sox May 18, 2024
  Juan Soto had his first multi-home run game for the New York Yankees, while Luis Gil struck out 14 batters in a 6–1 win over the Chicago White Sox.
• Soto's 2 homers, Gil's 14 strikeouts lead Yankees over White Sox 6-1 for 6-game winning streak May 18, 2024
  NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto had his first multihomer game with the Yankees, Luis Gil struck out a career-high 14 and New York beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 on Saturday to extend its winning streak to a season-high six games. Giancarlo Stanton and Jose Trevino also went deep for New York, which has […]
• Luis Gil strikes out 14, Juan Soto hits two home runs in Yankees' 6-1 win over White Sox May 18, 2024
  The Yankees hit four home runs and extended their winning streak to six games with a dominant 6-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday afternoon.
• Snell nearing return to Giants rotation after impressive rehab starts May 18, 2024
  Manager Bob Melvin provided an update on when Blake Snell could rejoin the Giants rotation.
• Cubs add left-handed reliever Jeff Belge in trade with the Rays May 18, 2024
  The Cubs traded left-handed pitcher Richard Lovelady to the Rays in exchange for left-handed reliever Jeff Belge, the team announced. Belge, 26, has been working in the minor leagues since 2019. He moved his way up the Rays’ ranks into their Double-A team, where he’s played the last two seasons. This season, he’s appeared in […]
• Yankees Injury Tracker: Oswald Peraza's rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre May 18, 2024
  Here's an up-to-date tracker on the Yankees' injuries throughout the 2024 season...
• Giants notes: Luciano, youngsters receiving extended MLB look May 18, 2024
  Marco Luciano is one of a few Giants youngsters who is receiving an extended look in the big leagues after injuries to veteran players.

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PGA Golf

• National Golf Invitational: Every single shot counts for leader TCU, but highly motivated Washington State lurks May 19, 2024
  TCU players kept the bogeys to a minimum and lit up their scorecards in red at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes. Still, Washington State is only one back.
• As PGA Championship nears enthralling finish, low scores are running rampant at Valhalla May 19, 2024
  Two of the five 62s, tied for the lowest-ever round in any major championship, have been scored in the 2024 PGA Championship.
• Lowry, Rose & MacIntyre move into US PGA contention May 19, 2024
  Shane Lowry shoots a major record-equalling 62 to move two shots behind joint leaders Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele in round three of the US PGA Championship in Kentucky.
• Raving about the Raven: Celebrating 20 years at scenic Circling Raven with the people who know it best May 19, 2024
  May 18—WORLEY — They "broke ground" in 2001 on Circling Raven, although a more accurate term would be "gently tweaked'" to create a gem of a golf course using the superb existing landscape. It took 2 1/2 years to build and opened in August 2003. Awards and recognition quickly followed, including annual reminders when golf […]
• Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav: Daily recaps from 2024 PGA Championship May 19, 2024
  Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner break down the third round and offer who they think will emerge from a congested leaderboard at Valhalla Golf Club.
• 'Blood in the water' for record low scores in PGA final round May 19, 2024
  Co-leader Xander Schauffele expects another threat to the lowest round in major golf history in Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship, with an epic shootout possible at rain-softened Valhalla.Morikawa won the 2021 British Open and 2020 PGA Championship and will use those major wins to help Sunday.
• PGA Championship purse: How much winning golfer will earn in 2024? May 19, 2024
  After 18 holes at Valhalla Golf Club Sunday, one golfer will win the 2024 PGA Championship. Here's how much the winner will earn.
• Day after arrest, Scottie Scheffler struggles in third round of PGA Championship May 19, 2024
  Scottie Scheffler's long streak of par-or-better rounds ended on Saturday at Valhalla.
• Tony Finau slides 2 spots down the leaderboard on day 3 of the PGA Championship May 19, 2024
  Finau was going the wrong direction on moving day.
• Despite career-worst day from Ingrid Lindblad, LSU climbs into position at NCAAs May 19, 2024
  LSU moved into the tie for fifth, even as Lindblad carded a 9-over 81 Saturday at La Costa.
• One hole on Saturday changed the complexion of Sunday at the 2024 PGA Championship May 19, 2024
  Xander Schauffele had a chance to take a multiple-shot lead into the final round but the 15th hole changed the dynamic of the championship.
• DeChambeau relies on '58 feel' in PGA Champ. Rd. 3 May 19, 2024
  Bryson DeChambeau says his chip-in on the 18th hole in Round 3 of the PGA Championship gives him "positive power" for Sunday, and Rex Hoggard shares how DeChambeau adjusted his driver swing on Saturday.
• Hovland 'moving in right direction' at PGA Champ. May 19, 2024
  Viktor Hovland discusses his performance over three rounds of the 2024 PGA Championship heading into the final day only one stroke back from the lead.