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Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever live updates: Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers clash on opening weekend of WNBA season

Hello, basketball fans!Welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of today's matchup between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever as the WNBA's opening weekend continues.This afternoon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, we will watch two of the biggest stars in the game battle as Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark face off in a must-watch matchup to begin their respective seasons.From now through the final whistle, stay tuned for the latest news, analysis, reaction, play-by-play and more.

WWE Backlash 2026 Preview And Predictions

BusinessSportsMoneyWWE Backlash 2026 Preview And PredictionsByBlake Oestriecher,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Blake Oestriecher is a columnist covering WWE, AEW and pro wrestling.Follow AuthorMay 09, 2026, 09:00am EDTJacob Fatu is fresh off a WrestleMania victory over Drew McIntyre. (Credit: Georgiana Dallas/WWE via Getty Images)WWE via Getty ImagesWWE Backlash 2026 will do exactly what its namesake implies and spotlight all of the fallout from...

Mike Vrabel’s Patriots future clearer amid Dianna Russini drama

Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, has resumed his professional duties, days after the former New York Times’ NFL reporter and insider, Dianna Russini, stepped down from her prestigious role, owing to their alleged affair drama, sparking chaos among fans. While Dianna Russini and her husband have remained distant from the drama, all eyes are on whether Mike Vrabel will be fired by the New England Patriots due to the scandalous drama.

Paula Blasi wins Vuelta Espana Feminina after historic Alto de l’Angliru climb

Paula Blasi has won the 2026 Vuelta Espana Feminina with a historic solo ride on the Alto de l’Angliru on Saturday.Blasi, 23 — who only joined UAE Team ADQ’s development team last year — finished second on the 132.9 kilometer deciding stage, having dropped the race leader Anna van der Breggen on the final climb, to top the general classification by 24 seconds.Advertisement

Anthony Edwards' heroics aren't enough as Timberwolves need to regroup ... again

MINNEAPOLIS — There was quiet in the Minnesota Timberwolves locker room after Game 3, and there was also resolve.The Wolves had just gone through a heavyweight fight with the San Antonio Spurs on their home floor, both teams understanding the importance of the game with the series tied 1-1. In the end, San Antonio prevailed in a 115-108 victory thanks to the brilliance of Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 monster in the middle who stood even taller on Friday night.Advertisement

Victor Wembanyama vs. Anthony Edwards is the new rivalry the NBA needs

MINNEAPOLIS — When the net snapped, after the horn blared, Anthony Edwards roared. Target Center trembled.His buzzer-beating 3-pointer, which seemed to exit the atmosphere before descending into the rim, merely punctuated the first quarter. But its loudness trumpeted a proclamation. Ant was back.“The guy is ridiculous,” San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said of Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ star. “… It takes the whole team with that guy to try to just make it tough for him.”

Iran says it will play at 2026 World Cup if hosts address ‘concerns’

Iran's presence at the tournament has been shrouded in uncertainty since the US and Israel launched war on the country.

Marseille 'tired' of Mason Greenwood as ex-Man Utd star fined for behaviour

Mason Greenwood has been fined by Marseille and is said to have a broken relationship with sporting director Medhi Benatia, with the club growing frustrated with the ex-Manchester United forward

Arsenal tactics called out as NBA star claims they 'won't make Champions League final fun'

Arsenal will face PSG in the Champions League final with the Premier League underdogs in the eyes of many - with an NBA star claiming they employee negative tactics

Italy v England: Women’s Six Nations rugby union – live

Women’s Six Nations updates from 2pm BST kick-off Is England’s dominance an issue? | And mail LeeIt is certainly true that since 2024, Italy have improved consistently under Fabio Roselli’s stewardship. This has been perhaps most obvious this year as the head coach refreshed his squad with some younger personnel then even with a couple of defeats the promising performances continued, plus the bonus of the walloping of Scotland in the last round.However, Le Azzurre and Roselli must now place thi...

Vanderbilt-Missouri suspended after possible ninth-inning go-ahead home run gets lost in fog

Is a ball that (allegedly) goes over the fence a home run if no one sees it go over the fence?That is the question everyone around the Southeastern Conference is asking after a bizarre set of events in Columbia, Mo., late Friday night/early Saturday morning.With Vanderbilt trailing Missouri 7-6 with runners on first and second and two outs in the top of the ninth, left fielder Braden Holcomb hit a ball deep into the right-center field gap. The problem? No one could see the ball through the heavy...

How to watch Nationals vs. Marlins: TV channel and streaming options for May 9

The Washington Nationals will look to keep a three-game winning streak alive when they visit the Miami Marlins at 4:10 p.m. ET on Saturday. Janson Junk (2-3, 2.82 ERA) will start for the Marlins, who are 17-22 this season and fourth in the NL East. Zack Littell (1-4, 7.24 ERA) is starting for the Nationals, who are 19-20 and second in the NL East.Advertisement

Mohammad Abbas, Azan Awais lead Pakistan's fightback in Mirpur Test

Mohammad Abbas Azan Awais lead Pakistans fightback in Mirpur Test

Rory McIlroy: if LIV golfers don’t want to rejoin PGA Tour, ‘that says something about you’

World No 2 is not against return: ‘Just good business’Circuit’s future is uncertain after Saudi withdrawalDeChambeau has denied claims of PGA Tour talksRory McIlroy is no longer opposed to LIV Golf players returning to the PGA Tour, but he said Friday that “it’s a question of if they do want to come back”.McIlroy said the answer will probably depend on what happens with LIV’s financial situation in the coming months. Continue reading...

Keely Hodgkinson takes leaf out of Emma Raducanu's book with huge new deal agreed

Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson has risen to the top of her sport and has now taken another major step

How to watch Athletics vs. Orioles: TV channel and streaming options for May 9

The Athletics will look for Jacob Wilson to prolong a 12-game hitting streak versus the Baltimore Orioles, on Saturday at 4:05 p.m. ET, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Shane Baz (1-3, 4.99 ERA) will start for the Orioles, who are 17-22 this season and fifth in the AL East. Aaron Civale (3-1, 2.95 ERA) is the expected starter for the Athletics, who are 20-18 and first in the AL West.Advertisement

How to watch Astros vs. Reds: TV channel and streaming options for May 9

The Cincinnati Reds will attempt to stop an eight-game losing streak when hosting the Houston Astros at 4:10 p.m. ET on Saturday. Chase Burns (3-1, 2.20 ERA) gets the start for the Reds, who are 20-19 this season and fifth in the NL Central. Spencer Arrighetti (4-0, 1.96 ERA) is the expected starter for the Astros, who are 16-23 and fourth in the AL West.Advertisement

Matt Le Tissier insists 'war on woke' is being won after landing old job back: 'We need rational debate'

Matt Le Tissier is back at Southampton FC in an official ambassadorial capacity, three years after stepping away from the role amid controversy over his social media posts about Ukraine.The 57-year-old former midfielder, who spent 16 years dazzling fans at the club, reckons there's been a genuine shift in public attitudes since his departure."The whole kind of wokeism... there's been a lot of kickback," he said. "There's a lot of people now who realise that perhaps it just went a bit too far."Le...

How to watch Rays vs. Red Sox: TV channel and streaming options for May 9

The Boston Red Sox host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday at Fenway Park, at 4:10 p.m. ET. Payton Tolle (1-1, 2.04 ERA) will start for the Red Sox, who are 17-22 this season and fourth in the AL East. Nick Martinez (3-1, 1.71 ERA) is expected to start for the Rays, who are 25-13 and second in the AL East.Advertisement

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