The NBA has decided not to suspend San Antonio Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama following an incident where he elbowed Minnesota’s Naz Reid during Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal matchup, a league source confirmed to The Associated Press. The individual requested anonymity since the NBA has not made public statements about their review process. Wembanyama will be available for Tuesday’s Game 5 in San Antonio, with the playoff series currently deadlocked at two victories each.
Looking ahead to the 2026 NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys continue to command premium television exposure despite recent on-field struggles. League officials revealed Monday that Dallas will travel to face the New York Giants for NBC’s season-opening “Sunday Night Football” broadcast on September 13, and will welcome the Philadelphia Eagles for their traditional Thanksgiving Day game on November 26 via Fox. The complete schedule drops Thursday, though additional matchups will be unveiled gradually. These announcements give Dallas the timing for three of their 17 contests, adding to their previously confirmed Week 3 international game against Baltimore in Rio de Janeiro on September 27.
In Kansas City, the Chiefs have completed extensive renovations to Arrowhead Stadium in preparation for hosting World Cup matches, realizing a longtime vision of the Hunt family ownership. Six group stage contests are scheduled at the venue beginning next month, culminating with a round of 32 clash and quarterfinal match. Argentina and Algeria will kick off the action on June 16. The 1972-built facility required substantial modifications to satisfy FIFA standards, including seating adjustments and playing surface improvements. Nearly ten years of planning went into this collaboration. Spectators will utilize shuttle services from remote parking locations due to space constraints, while existing signage has been removed to prevent sponsor conflicts.
At Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, early practice rounds for the PGA Championship have highlighted the course’s defining characteristics: expansive greens with dramatic undulations. Keegan Bradley, who captured the 2018 BMW Championship at this venue, emphasized that driving accuracy takes a backseat to navigating the challenging putting surfaces with their severe slopes. Matt Fitzpatrick expressed concern about finding suitable pin placements on some greens. Jordan Spieth completed nine practice holes as he prepares for his tenth attempt at achieving the career Grand Slam, with the PGA Championship remaining his only missing major.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards continues to showcase remarkable resilience during the NBA playoffs despite battling knee issues. Edwards logged over 40 minutes for consecutive games and played the entire final quarter while contributing 36 points in the Timberwolves’ Game 4 victory over San Antonio in their second-round series. The dynamic guard returned just nine days after suffering a hyperextended left knee and deep bone bruising to help secure a Game 1 triumph, while also managing ongoing right knee discomfort throughout the season.
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey maintains his position favoring a 16-team College Football Playoff expansion, contrasting with the Big Ten’s preference for 24 teams. This disagreement means the playoff will proceed with 12 teams for now. Sankey outlined various logistical hurdles, including conference championship scheduling, non-conference commitments, and traditional games like Army-Navy.
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy remains in stable condition following a shooting incident at a Mississippi concert venue. University officials confirmed Hardy sustained gunshot wounds early Sunday morning and underwent surgical treatment later that day. The first-team Associated Press All-American and Doak Walker Award finalist was injured at an outdoor concert at a motorcycle club in Laurel, Mississippi. Local police Sergeant Macon Davis characterized the scene as chaotic, with three suspects currently in custody according to the Laurel Leader-Call.
In Premier League action, Tottenham earned a crucial point in their relegation battle with a 1-1 home draw against Leeds United. The result creates a two-point cushion over West Ham in the standings, with one of these clubs destined for Championship football alongside already-relegated Wolves and Burnley. Both teams have two matches remaining, but Spurs control their own fate. Mathys Tels opened the scoring for Tottenham before Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s late penalty earned Leeds a valuable point. Championship news saw Hull defeat Millwall 2-0 to secure a playoff final berth against either Southampton or Middlesbrough, with promotion to the Premier League at stake.
United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso will miss the upcoming World Cup due to a right ankle injury requiring surgical intervention. His club team Atletico Madrid announced the procedure, which typically demands months of rehabilitation with the World Cup beginning in four weeks. The Spanish club has not provided a recovery timeline or surgery details. The 24-year-old Cardoso injured his ankle during Atletico training last week, having earned 23 caps for the national team since his 2020 debut.
Iron Honor enters as the 9-2 morning line favorite for this weekend’s Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park, though the wide-open field lacks Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo. The actual betting favorite may shift significantly before Saturday’s race. Taj Mahal (5-1), Chip Honcho (5-1), Incredibolt (5-1), and Ocelli (6-1) round out the early favorites in what could feature the largest Preakness field in 15 years. The last time 14 horses reached the starting gate was 2011.
