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📰🏟️ Draft Day

Plus: Andre Agassi out of retirement…

Tennis

Tennis legend Andre Agassi is taking up pro pickleball

Andre Agassi is trading his racket for a paddle. The tennis Hall-of-Famer will make his pro pickleball debut at the US Open Championships alongside phenom Anna Leigh Waters. He’s not alone—more tennis stars are entering the world’s fastest-growing sport.

NFL

How the NFL Draft's “Mr. Irrelevant” nickname came to be

Once a tongue-in-cheek nickname for the NFL Draft's final pick, “Mr. Irrelevant” has evolved into a beloved underdog tradition—with Disneyland trips, a spoof trophy, and even a future 49ers QB. Here’s how it all started.

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📰🏟️ Man vs. Machine

Plus: It’s NBA/NHL crunchtime…

MLB

Aaron Judge could be one of the best hitters to ever wear pinstripes

Aaron Judge is doing more than just mashing home runs—he’s entering conversations usually reserved for Ruth, Gehrig, and Mantle. At this point, it’s not just about being the Yankees’ best today—he may be one of the best ever.

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📰🏟️ Pretty, Pretty Weird

The annual NHL players poll is out…

nhl

The annual NHL players poll is out

Who do NHL players think is the league’s best playmaker, goalie, and fashion icon? The NHLPA asked 663 of them—and the results are in. Crosby, McDavid, and Vasilevskiy lead the way, but the rule change suggestions might surprise you.

NBA

It was a weird NBA season

The NBA playoffs are here—but first, let’s talk about the bizarre ride that was the 2024–25 regular season. Viewership whiplash, a 3-point barrage, historic blowouts, and some eyebrow-raising firings? Yeah, it was weird.