Jody Demling has revealed his win, place and show picks for the Kentucky Derby 2026 on Saturday, May 2

Celtics' Historic Collapse Caps Brutal Stretch For Boston Sports Teams originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Boston sports fans have had plenty of highs over the last 25 years, but the past few weeks have brought nothing but lows.In early April, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was exposed for having an extramarital affair with NFL reporter Dianna Russini, seriously damaging both of their reputations and credibility. Russini lost her job and Vrabel missed Day 3 of the NFL Draft to attend counseling amid the Patriots' latest "cheating" scandal.On the diamond, the Boston Red Sox got off to one of their worst starts in franchise history, plummeting to last place in the AL East. The Red Sox responded by firing World Series-winning manager Alex Cora and much of his coaching staff on April 25, significantly disrupting Boston's clubhouse and continuing the franchise's recent pattern of instability.In the last month, Boston sports fans have seen the- Pats HC have his years-long affair with a reporter exposed- Red Sox fire their manager and sit in last place in the division- Bruins lose in R1 of the playoffs- Celtics blow a 3-1 lead to the 76ers in R1 of the playoffs Jeremy Cohen (@TheCohencidence) May 3, 2026Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics both suffered first-round playoff exits at TD Garden, which has been a house of horrors over the last two weeks.The Bruins lost to the Buffalo Sabres in six games as their offense went cold at the worst possible time, scoring just five goals over the final four games combined. Despite having one of the NHL's best home records during the regular season, Boston lost all three of its home games in the series.The Celtics also lost three home games in their series against the Philadelphia 76ers, including Game 7. Despite entering the series as heavy favorites to beat the Sixers and win the Eastern Conference, Boston blew a 3-1 series lead for the first time in franchise history and lost a postseason series to Philadelphia for the first time since1982.It's been one gut punch after another for Boston fans, who won't have much to look forward to over the next few months if the Red Sox don't turn things around soon.More NBA:Celtics vs. 76ers Final Score, Highlights: Bostons Season Comes to Shocking End in Game 7 Loss to 76ers

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) thrashed Mumbai Indians (MI) by eight wickets at Chepauk on Saturday to stay alive in the race for playoffs on the back of half-centuries from captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and youngster Kartik Sharma.

After falling behind 3-1, Embiid and the 76ers rallied to upset the Celtics in seven

Mariners' Emerson Hancock earns massive comparison to Diamondbacks legend after 14-K masterclass originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Seattle Mariners ace Emerson Hancock channeled his inner Randy Johnson in Saturday's 3-2 loss against the Kansas City Royals. In seven frames for six hits and one earned run, the right-hander struck out a career-high 14 hitters while giving up zero walks.Despite the incredible effort from the mound, the Mariners couldn't give Hancock a victory as the Royals tied the game in the ninth and scored the winning run in extra innings.After the game, Royals ace Seth Lugo, who threw six innings for two earned runs and six strikeouts, shared massive praise for Hancock. Lugo appreciated Hancock's performance by comparing him to Arizona Diamondbacks pitching legend Johnson:"After the fifth inning, I asked the umpire if they'd brought Randy Johnson back out of retirement."Seth Lugo on Emerson Hancock's 14 K performance, via @DKramer_:"After the fifth inning, I asked the umpire if they'd brought Randy Johnson back out of retirement." https://t.co/cHtvyYkM6n Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) May 3, 2026More:Mariners' Hancock poised to break through in 2026Emerson Hancock delivered on Randy Johnson's jersey retirement nightThe comparison didn't come out of nowhere. Emerson Hancock's special performance came on Randy Johnson's jersey retirement night.Hancock paid the best tribute to the pitching legend with his 14-K masterclass as Johnson became the fourth player in Mariners history to have his jersey retired. Coincidentally, Hancock became the fourth player in franchise history to record 14+ strikeouts and no walks. Johnson had done it twice.Hancock is only in the Mariners rotation with Bryce Miller recovering froman oblique injury. This special performance could certainly extend his stay on the main roster.More MLB news:Mariners share Cal Raleigh health update after being scratched from lineupOrioles' Pete Alonso just knows how to keep Yankee Stadium silentEx-MLB GM urges Orioles fans not to worry about Pete Alonso being a bust

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami squandered a 3-0 lead to fall 4-3 to Orlando City on Saturday and remain in search of a first win at their new Nu Stadium.

Gene Menez revealed his Kentucky Derby 2026 picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs

China's Wu Yize is the 21st man to reach a World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible Theatre since the turn of the century thanks to his extraordinary win against Mark Allen.Can you name the other 20 players who have appeared in a world title decider in Sheffield between 2000 and 2025?After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Football Quizzes and Sports Quizzes pages and sign up for notifications to get the latest quizzes sent straight to your device.World Championship 2026: Match schedule, BBC TV times & results

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