Rory McIlroy, the two-time reigning Masters champion who authored a slow start to the PGA Championship, climbed back into contention in the season's second major Saturday, telling reporters that he's "proud of myself," but "there's one more day left."

Kenny Smith defended the Los Angeles Lakers against claims they took LeBron James for granted while fresh questions emerged about Bronny James future with the franchise heading into another uncertain offseason.

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Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez posted a message on Instagram before it was confirmed that the New England Patriots would be opening the 2026 regular season on the road in Week 1 in a Super Bowl LX rematch against the Seattle Seahawks.Gonzalez included an hourglass with the image of himself walking off the field at Levi Stadium last season after the Patriots dropped a 29-13 loss to the Seahawks. The star cornerback was clearly one of the best players on the field, helping New England's defense limit All-Pro wide receiver Jaxon-Smith Njigba to only four catches for 27 yards. Is Gonzalez counting down the time to run it back with the Seahawks, or is he simply anticipating the start of the season, period, with the hopes of getting back to the Super Bowl? #Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez is ready to run it back ( christian.gonzalez3 IG) pic.twitter.com/e5IJaYV5Ko Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats) May 14, 2026Gonzalez is one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, and the Patriots will have to lean on his talents to overcome one of the toughest schedules in the league. He'll be entering the fourth year of his rookie contract. The Patriots picked up his fifth-year option, which at least secures his roster spot through the 2027 season. This could be an opportunity for the 23-year-old cornerback to make an even greater case to be a player who resets the market at his position in a future contract extension. Follow Patriots Wire onTwitterandFacebook.This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Christian Gonzalez posted cryptic message on schedule release day

Dusty Wathan filled in as manager for the middle game of Philadelphia's weekend visit to Pittsburgh while Don Mattingly attended his son Trevor's graduation from Purdue University.

Maggie Flaherty scored 14:12 into overtime to givethe Montreal Victoire a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Charge in Game 2 ofthe PWHL's Walter Cup final on Saturday at Place Bell in Laval, Que.

Quinn Hughes praised the Minnesota Wild and said he might consider a long-term agreement after the playoff exit.

Gene Menez revealed his Preakness Stakes 2026 picks for the second leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday, May 16 at Laurel Park in Maryland

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans suffered a setback during their chase against Kolkata Knight Riders after opener Sai Sudharsan retired hurt during the IPL match in Kolkata on Saturday.Sudharsan was injured on the final ball of the third over bowled by Kartik Tyagi. Attempting a pull shot to a short-of-length delivery, Sudharsan was beaten for timing and the ball struck his left elbow. He managed to complete a single through backward square leg but immediately fell to the ground in pain and removed his gloves.The physio rushed onto the field and an ice pack was applied to Sudharsans left elbow before he walked off retired hurt. While Jos Buttler was seen ready near the boundary rope, it was Nishant Sindhu who came out to bat next.Earlier, Finn Allen smashed 93 off 35 balls as Kolkata Knight Riders posted 247 for two, their highest total of the season.Allen survived two dropped catches on 14 and 33 before taking apart the Gujarat bowling attack with 10 sixes and four boundaries. Of his 93 runs, 86 came in boundaries.After Allens dismissal, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green carried the momentum forward with an unbeaten 108-run partnership off 53 balls for the third wicket.Raghuvanshi remained unbeaten on 82, while Green stayed not out on 52.Gujarat Titans had a poor outing in the field, dropping four catches in total. Raghuvanshi was dropped by Washington Sundar on 52, while Green got a reprieve on 23 when Arshad Khan put down a catch off Rashid Khan.

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