Which contenders will make the biggest splash? Here’s what we’re hearing as 6 p.m. ET on Thursday nears.
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- Renshaw 190 lifts Australia to 390 before Hazlewood strikes
- Rahmat, Malik fifties lead Afghanistan’s strong reply
- Renshaw 190 lifts Australia to 390
- Sri Lanka hope to get out of T20I rut and keep series alive
- India and West Indies head to Indore for potential run-fest with series level
- Forgotten Test quick Richardson sparks stunning WA fightback
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Sources: Padres acquiring closer Miller from A’s
The San Diego Padres are acquiring Mason Miller in a trade with the Athletics, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan, adding the hard-throwing reliever to their already talented bullpen.
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ICC set to approve continental qualification system for LA Olympics 2028
The six teams each in men’s and women’s categories are set to be decided based on the top-ranked team from each continent
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AAC launches rebrand as ‘American Conference’
With the new mascot “Soar” the eagle, the 15-member AAC has officially rebranded as the “American Conference” and will introduce a modernized website on Thursday.
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Commission loosens prohibition on NIL payments
The College Sports Commission has loosened its blanket prohibition on athletes receiving payments from NIL collectives, according to a memo the new enforcement agency sent to athletic directors Thursday morning.
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Latest installment of Air Bud franchise, ‘Air Bud Returns’ to release in summer 2026
The film is written and directed by Robert Vince, who produced the original “Air Bud” in 1997.
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Tigers acquire reliever Sewald from Guardians
The Tigers acquired rehabbing reliever Paul Sewald from the Guardians on Thursday.
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Guardians trade Bieber to first-place Blue Jays
The Blue Jays have acquired Shane Bieber in a trade with the Guardians.
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Bouchard retires after loss in National Bank Open
Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard, 31, retired following a hard fought, three-set loss to Belinda Bencic Wednesday night at the National Bank Open in Montreal.
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Yorkshire to start clearing debts of £25 million as Hundred money lands
The Sun Group’s first payments for the Northern Superchargers franchise will be made on Thursday after which Yorkshire will clear their debts