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Kelce attended the May 26 Dallas Mavericks game against the Minnesota Timberwolves for the NBA finals

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We break down the teams and matchups ahead of play beginning in Oklahoma City.
Just over two weeks ago, 64 teams heard their names called for the 2024 NCAA softball tournament. After 121 games, with the regional and super regional rounds concluding, the field of eight teams who will battle for the Women’s College World Series title is set.
How did they get here and what are their chances as they get started in Oklahoma City?
Game 1: No. 14 Alabama Crimson Tide vs No.

A video of Scottie Scheffler sitting in handcuffs in the back of a police car following his arrest at the PGA Championship in Louisville earlier this month has surfaced. The video shows Scheffler speaking with a police officer with him sharing his recollection of what took place. He also discusses the accusation that he dragged an officer with his car after he allegedly ignored his instructions to stop his vehicle.
The Louisville Metro Police Department released two videos following a joint press conference with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroe.

Bronny James will not return to college.
LeBron James‘ oldest son will stay in the NBA Draft, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN. The former USC guard had also entered the transfer portal to keep his college eligibility open, but that is now off the table. His path forward is to the NBA.
To make matters even more interesting, Paul informed ESPN that Bronny will not sign a two-way contract. That means he’ll only agree to a deal that keeps him in the NBA as a rookie.
“Bronny’s [draft] range is wide. He’s a really good prospect who has a lot of room for growth.

Rory McIlroy during the final round of the 2024 PGA Championship. | Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Ahead of this week’s RBC Canadian Open, Rory McIlroy spoke about his prior commitment to the PGA Tour amid the LIV Golf saga.
This week’s RBC Canadian Open represents a full-circle moment for the PGA Tour.
Last year, on Jun. 6, 2023, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) Governor Yasir al-Rumayyan shockingly announced that they had struck a framework agreement, signaling an end to the divide between LIV Golf and the tour.

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This is progress, but stat integration isn’t an excuse to whitewash history.
As of Wednesday, May 29 there’s a new all-time leader in MLB batting average. Josh Gibson, arguably the greatest player in the history of the Negro League, now tops the list with a career .372.
It’s part of Major League Baseball’s initiative to integrate their statistical databases to include Negro League records, ensuring that some of the greatest players of all time are adequately represented in their official records.

Lexi Thompson signs autographs for fans on the 18th hole green during a practice round ahead of the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open. | Jason E. Miczek/USGA
The U.S. Women’s Open returns to Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania, where the biggest event of the year takes center stage.
The biggest tournament in women’s professional golf has arrived.
The U.S. Women’s Open will take place at Lancaster Country Club, which last hosted the best female players in the world in 2015. In Gee Chun of South Korea won that year, thanks to spectacular birdies she made on the 16th and 17th holes.

Nelly Korda plays a shot during a Tuesday practice round ahead of the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open. | Dustin Satloff/USGA
Golf fans can learn a lot from Nelly Korda, who looks to win a second straight major at this week’s U.S. Women’s Open.
You can learn a lot from watching Nelly Korda play golf.
Her swing is picture-perfect. Her tempo, flawless. Her ability to bounce back after a mishit, also impressive.
But she struck a chord at the U.S. Women’s Open on Tuesday, when she fielded a question about expectations and priorities.
“I don’t think some [expectations] annoy me.

After the parents of Grayson Murray shared a statement explaining that the former PGA Tour winner had committed suicide, more details about the 30-year-old’s passing have been revealed.
According to the Daily Mail, Murray died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning inside of his Palm Beach Gardens townhouse. The outlet reported that Murray’s home was filled with exhaust fumes from his Land Rover that was left with the engine on in the ground-floor garage.

Luke Fickell is happy with Wisconsin’s QB battle, but he’s not willing to show all his cards just yet.
Former Miami starter Tyler Van Dyke transferred to the Badgers for a fresh start after an up and down career with the Hurricanes. The belief prior to spring practice had been that TVD would be  QB1 to open the season.
Braedyn Locke, who started a handful of games last year when Tanner Mordecai went down, has other plans. The sophomore QB reportedly performed at a higher and more consistent level in spring ball than Van Dyke.