Lions rookie DE Ahmed Hassanein made an unexpected appearance on the NFL official transactions report on Friday. Hassanein was part of the four Detroit draftees who signed ahead of the rookie minicamp, but that wasn’t the only entry.
Hassanein was listed as an international player exemption by the NFL. That means he doesn’t count against the 90-man roster limit.
While Hassanein is of Egyptian lineage, he is an American born in California. He moved to Egypt when he was six and stayed in Africa until he was 16.
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The Washington Commanders‘ rookie minicamp began on Friday, marking the first time we’d see the incoming rookie class in the burgundy and gold.
First, here’s wide receiver Jaylin Lane in action:
.@j_lane_2 in action ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/lhygl8XS43
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 9, 2025
Here’s a look at first-round Josh Conerly Jr. in burgundy and gold for the first time:
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INDIANAPOLIS – The mood in the Pacers’ locker room after Friday’s 126-104 Game 3 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers was a little icy.
The way Aaron Nesmith saw it, there was only one way to assess the loss.
“They just played harder than us,” Nesmith said of the Cavs. “We just gotta match the intensity. We have to come out from the beginning of the game (on Sunday) and play hard for 48 minutes. That’s it.”
Nesmith, whose relentless intensity is rarely in question, had the same answer to three more questions before exiting the locker room. T.J.
It was May 9, 1993, at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain. The Formula 1 world witnessed a unique convergence of talent as Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, and Michael Schumacher shared the podium for the first and only time. Between them, they would amass 14 world champions, 183 race wins, and 341 podium finishes.
The 1993 Spanish Grand Prix was the fifth race of the season. Prost, driving for Williams-Renault, secured pole position with a time of 1:17.809. Despite a slow start due to gearbox issues, he regained the lead from teammate Damon Hill on lap 11 and maintained it until the end.
INDIANAPOLIS — Bryce Clouse is a man who likes to arrive early for sporting events. Get there. Get settled in.
And get focused.
“That’s just how I was raised,” Clouse said. “I love sports. And I love to see the action from beginning to end.”
IndyStar photojournalist Mykal McEldowney photographed the 25-year-old Clouse at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday night before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers sitting alone in his section behind the basket amid a sea of “Boom Baby!” yellow t-shirts draped over seats.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Dortmund preview: Top four-chasing Dortmund look for huge win
The hosts staged a late comeback in their 2-2 draw with Freiburg on May 3, scoring twice after the 82nd minute despite generating just 0.29 xG throughout the match. Although Leverkusen have managed three clean sheets in their last five outings, their attacking efficiency has waned, with only six goals scored in that time, compared to eight in their previous three fixtures.
DENVER — Receiving Nikola Jokic’s kick-out pass, Aaron Gordon served the dagger for the second time in three games. A baseline mid-ranger jumper rattled in during the final minute of overtime as OKC experienced some serious deja vu. Both from Game 1’s loss and last year’s playoff exit.
The Oklahoma City Thunder saw their offense dry up when the lights were the brightest in their 113-104 overtime Game 3 loss to the Denver Nuggets. They now face a 2-1 Round 2 series hole.
As expected, Game 3 was the most dramatic outing between the two heavyweights.
It’s a known fact that one of the most worn shoes by NBA players—and basketball players in general—is some version of a Kobe Bryant model. We’ve seen more and more colorways dropping lately, and this re-release stands out as one of the best among the Kobe 9s.
Nike has a tradition with its “What The” colorways—some of which really make you say, What the… at first glance. The design concept takes multiple colorways from a signature line and blends them into one wild look. Whenever Nike used to do this, it usually signaled a new and upcoming model for that player.
Virat Kohli. pictured in 2023, may have played his last Test match for India – Getty Images/Phill Magakoe
Virat Kohli will retire from Test cricket after he informed the Indian board of his intention to give up red-ball game with immediate effect, according to reports in India.
Officials from the BCCI have asked Kohli to reconsider and have been in talks with him for a month. They want his experience in the team for the five-Test England series that starts in June. Earlier this week, another Indian great, captain Rohit Sharma, announced his retirement.
Real Madrid talisman set for summer surgery to resolve long-standing injury concerns
According to a report from MARCA, it appears that Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham will finally undergo shoulder surgery in the summer to resolve the persistent pain that has been troubling him for over a year.
The 21-year-old has been battling shoulder issues for quite some time, first starting during his tenure at Borussia Dortmund, but it was the injury he sustained in November 2023, during a 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano, that exacerbated the problem.