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How realistic is 1,000-yard season for Patriots WR Romeo Doubs?

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Romeo Doubs will have his share of challenges to record his first career 1,000-yard season in 2025 with the New England Patriots. Doubs initially signed with the Patriots in free agency this offseason to be the team’s No. 1 receiver following the team’s decision to release Stefon Diggs. The California native took the next step in his career in 2025 as a member of the Green Bay Packers , having recorded a career-high 724 receiving yards on 55 receptions. However, with the vast majority of Diggs’ targets in line to have gone to him next season, Doubs had the potential to see his targets be in the ballpark of 100 in 2026. Now with star wide receiver A.J. Brown in town as the clear-cut No. 1 receiver for the Patriots, Doubs will be the secondary option in the offense next season. The Patriots are a pass-heavy offense, but have many other mouths to feed, including Hunter Henry, who will be Doubs’ main competition for targets behind Brown. Henry received the second-most targets for New Engl...
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Diamondbacks add 22-year-old pitcher ahead of potential MLB debut

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The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to promote pitcher Mitch Bratt, who recently returned from the injured list at Triple-A, ahead of his possible MLB debut. Bratt, 22, has limited Triple-A hitters to a .194 batting average while posting a 2.85 ERA this season for the Reno Aces. The Toronto native will join the taxi squad in St. Louis, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic , but is expected to be active for Arizona’s June 24 game against the Cardinals. MORE: Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker leaves game with injury Bratt is the No. 13 prospect in the Arizona system according to Baseball America , and No. 20 according to FanGraphs . A left-handed pitcher, Bratt allowed two hits and two runs in the Aces’ game against the El Paso Chihuahuas on June 17 and has not pitched since — the definition of a fresh arm. Prior to that game, he did not pitch for 18 days because of an unspecified injury. A fifth-round draft pick by the Texas Rangers in 2021, Bratt joined the Diamondbacks organization at t...
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From opt-out to mega deal: Trae Young secures $212M with Wizards

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It turns out Trae Young won’t be going anywhere. Just days after he reportedly declined his $49 million player option, Young reportedly plans to sign a four-year, $212 million contract to remain with the Wizards, as the team looks to elevate itself into contention. The Wizards also hold the No. 1 overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft , whose first round is set for Tuesday, June 23. Young, 27, played just 15 games last season and averaged 17.9 points and 8.0 assists per game. The Hawks traded him in early January , and Young played just five games for Washington, as he dealt with a quad injury. The Wizards, who were in a race for the bottom, also didn’t press the issue and were happy to let Young and Anthony Davis, another acquisition, recover from their injuries. Now, the Wizards can pair Young with Davis, 2024 No. 2 overall pick Alexandre Sarr and whoever the franchise ends up with Tuesday night. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trae Young lands four-year, $212M Wizard...
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Miles Russell, 17-year-old at U.S. Open, asks dad to caddie in emotional Father's Day moment

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SOUTHAMPTON, New York — It has been a dream U.S. Open for Miles Russell. He finished it with a gesture, and a moment, that he and his dad will remember forever. Russell, the 17-year-old who became the second-youngest man to make a U.S. Open cut since World War II, surprised his dad, Joe, on his 72nd and final hole at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Sunday. In a move he cleared with the USGA before the final round, Russell had his caddie and swing coach, Ramon Bescansa, walk over to the ropes on the 18th fairway. Bescansa put the bag down, took off his caddie bib and draped it on a man in the gallery. That man was Joe Russell, who has been taking Miles to the driving range since Miles was 2 years old, as Mike Tirico said on the NBC Sports broadcast. Miles Russell's father, Joe, took over as caddie for his son's final walk up 18. What a Father's Day gift! pic.twitter.com/7tfHKSrjyx — U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 21, 2026 Joe carried the bag for the final hole, whi...
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17-year-old Miles Russell still battling at 2026 U.S. Open

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Miles Russell battled sterner conditions on June 21 in the third round of the 126th U.S. Open but finished strong to post a 4-over 74 at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y. The 17-year-old from Jacksonville Beach, who earlier this week became the youngest player from the region to play in a men's professional major championship, is 7-over 217 for the tournament and was tied for 54th at the time he finished, just before 3 p.m. More: 2026 US Open leaderboard, Round 3 live updates, tee times, TV, streaming info Russell's playing partner, World Amateur No. 1 Jackson Koivun , who led Auburn to two national championships in three years, bogeyed No. 18 and tied Russell for the day and for the tournament. They are tied for second among amateurs in the clubhouse, with Oklahoma senior Ryder Cowan (even par through 36 holes), teeing off just as they finished. Miles Russell got off to a shaky start After opening with a par for the third day in a row, Russell missed the s...
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World Cup 2026: Why VAR overturned the offside call ahead of Alex Freeman's goal for the United States

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Alex Freeman's first World Cup goal took a video review to be counted. Freeman gave the United States a 2-0 lead over Australia in the first half after he headed home a deflected shot from Sergiño Dest. However, the offside flag was immediately raised by one of the assistant referees. But the U.S. had some help from the semi-automated technology that reviews every single goal and consequential offside call at the World Cup. By utilizing a series of cameras mounted around every stadium, officials in the video replay center can better determine if a player is onside or offside. After a brief delay for that review, Freeman was deemed to be onside and the goal was given. If you're new to soccer, two opposing players had to be between Freeman and the goal when Dest kicked the ball. The deflection did not have anything to do with the timing of any offside call. When Dest kicked the ball, Antonee Robinson on the bottom right of the video below and Folarin Balogun were both offside. H...
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Wings broadcaster tells Caitlin Clark's critics to 'get off her case' on rough shooting night

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Wings broadcaster tells Caitlin Clark's critics to 'get off her case' on rough shooting night originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Caitlin Clark faces intense scrutiny this season, mostly from critics who expect higher production. During a recent rough stretch, her shooting percentages dropped to 25%, 14.3%, 35.3%, and 28.6% over four consecutive games. Even though she is considered the Indiana Fever 's phenom, this slump led to endless online speculation that opposing teams had likely figured her out. She currently averages 4.5 turnovers per game and shoots 32.4% from three-point range.  Due to such struggles, she dropped from No. 4 to outside the top 10 in Bleacher Report’s player rankings, while critics labeled her a defensive liability who had lost her confidence. She answered that criticism on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Clark recorded 21 points and 14 assists to l...
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