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Here are The Arizona Republic’s picks for the top 10 high school girls track and field athletes from the eleventh week of the 2026 season (May 4-9). Vote in our poll for the player you think had the best week. The poll closes on Friday, May 15, at 6 p.m. Print readers can find the poll online at azcentral.com/sports/high-schools.
Both wind-legal and non-wind-legal marks were considered.

Top Arizona girls track and field athletes
1. Nicole Ripperdan, Queen Creek, sprints/mid-distance, Sr.
She won the 400 (53.54 seconds) and 800-meter state titles (2:13.

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Giants are making nonsensical Bryce Eldridge lineup decisions originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The San Francisco Giants called up Bryce Eldridge to provide some needed thump to their batting lineup.
One problem: They aren’t actually putting him in the lineup.
Of the Giants’ last four games, Eldridge has been out of the lineup for three of them.
Why?

Bryce Eldridge is sitting for the 3rd time in 4 days.

If Stefon Diggs wanted to return to the New England Patriots, the No. 8 jersey would be free for him to wear again.
In a roster update on Monday, ESPN’s Mike Reiss revealed that second-year wide receiver Kyle Williams has chosen to stick with the No. 18 over wearing Diggs’ jersey number from last season, “upon further reflection.”
The timing of that decision should get Patriots fans talking, with many hoping that the four-time Pro Bowl wideout returns to New England for the 2026 season.

Darryn Peterson 2026 NBA Draft Combine tracker live updates, news on former Kansas Jayhawks star originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Is Darryn Peterson in the running to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft? The jury is hung on the Kansas Jayhawks star. Some say he’s the next Kobe Bryant. While others say he’s not worth the risk towards the top-end. A majority of NBA scouts say he won’t last past No. 3 to Memphis. 
What’s the likely landing spot for Peterson? Not sure right now.

Broncos make decision on adding another quarterback following rookie minicamp originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The Denver Broncos will not be adding another quarterback to the roster, at least for now. 
The team held a rookie minicamp this past weekend and while getting a look at all of their new draft picks and undrafted free agents, the team decided to bring in a pair of quarterbacks to try out for the squad. Veteran Nathan Peterman and undrafted rookie E.J.

Pistons vs Cavaliers Game 4: live score updates, highlights, 2026 NBA playoffs 2nd round series originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The Cavaliers bounced back in Game 3 making this a series. Had Detroit won Game 3, it would have been an insurmountable hill to climb. Especially considering how the Pistons have been playing in these playoffs. 
As recently as May 8, fans seemed to be headed towards a Knicks vs Pistons Eastern Conference final.

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Why the Carolina Panthers should be in on the Brendan Sorsby sweepstakes originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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All things considered, things went pretty well for the Carolina Panthers in 2025. The playoff drought, after seven seasons, came to a close. They won the NFC South, revived Bryce Young’s career, and — for the first time since Ron Rivera left office — can feel confident in the coaching staff’s competence.

The Lakers are the latest team to cry foul over the way Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are officiated.