Author: Michael

BILBAO, Spain (AP) — With tens of thousands of fans of Manchester United and Tottenham expected in Bilbao this week for the Europa League final, UEFA warned them Monday about buying unauthorized tickets which should not get them into the stadium.
Both clubs, which have huge fan bases, were each allocated 15,000 tickets in the 50,000-capacity venue with some priced at just 40 euros ($45). Those numbers are typical for a Europa League final.

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In what was a heavy defensive draft, the Falcons used their final selection to take Nelson. He was a five-star recruit coming out of high school and had a pretty successful college career.
Nelson is 6’7″, 314 pounds, and can fit right into the left tackle position with his size. He started every game at Wisconsin in both 2022 and 2023. 

Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Jack Nelson (79) blocks Oregon defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei (10) during the second quarter of their game at Camp Randall Stadium.

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College football has undergone massive shifts in recent years, but longtime ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum believes one change in particular is sending the sport toward a dangerous future.
The growing dominance of the NCAA transfer portal — once a tool for player mobility — has now become a symbol of what Finebaum considers a deeper problem. And in his words, the sport may be nearing a breaking point.

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Following their haul at the 2025 NFL draft, the Buffalo Bills received mostly positive reviews by national media and football experts.
The folks at Pro Football Focus thought much like everyone else, as they were fans of the Bills’ 2025 draft class.
Defense was the focus, as general manager Brandon Beane led a youth overhaul on that side of the ball. Six of the nine picks were on defense, including their first five selections.
Below, find the 2024 PFF grade for each player drafted by the Bills in April:
CB Max Hairston: 67.0

DT T.J. Sanders: 82.4

DE Landon Jackson: 83.

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Scottie Scheffler moved past Dustin Johnson earlier this year on the PGA Tour’s career money list. His next target: Phil Mickelson.
While both DJ and Mickelson bolted for LIV Golf and have had their Tour earnings remain roughly the same over the last few years, Scheffler has stormed up the standings.
The $3.42 million he collected by winning the PGA Championship has him at $81,924,784, fourth on the list. Mickelson is third with $96,685,635.

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Here are our predictions for the Stanley Cup Conference Finals.
The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs have been staggeringly good, and now we’re down to the final four. Dreams of a Canadian team finally winning the cup took a massive hit in the second round with both the Jets and Leafs falling, leaving everything to the Edmonton Oilers, who have been largely overlooked for much of the postseason.

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Jake Paul will be one of several guests on Monday’s edition of The Ariel Helwani Show. (Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect / Reuters

Ariel Helwani is BACK … IN … YOUR … LIFE!
Join “The Ariel Helwani Show” live on Uncrowned and YouTube at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT/6 p.m. UK time as Ariel and the Boys In The Back break down all the combat sports action from the weekend that was. Monday’s lineup is below.
1 p.m. ET: Ariel and the crew look back at UFC Fight Night: Morales vs. Burns, plus more from this past weekend.
1:40 p.m.

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Chris Kwiecisnki – USA TODAY Sports

It’s Monday morning, so it’s time for me to let you all know what’s been on my mind the past week. I’ve been going through the excellent reporting from Ross Dellenger for Yahoo Sports on the talks about expanding the College Football Playoff to 16 teams, so let’s go ahead and run through it.
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‘We’re not going to make a soap opera out of this’ – Marseille president Pablo Longoria on Roberto De Zerbi’s future
The question has been on the lips of many in Marseille since Les Olympiens sealed their second spot in Ligue 1 on the last match of the season on Saturday against Stade Rennais (4-2). Roberto De Zerbi said following the match that he “wants to stay 100%” at Marseille next season, but that he had to speak with the club president on certain changes at the club ahead of planning for next season in the Champions League.

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