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Michael Voepel

Fever's Clark on entering Year 2: 'I know I belong'

As she embarks on her second season in the WNBA, Fever star Caitlin Clark likened her rookie year to being a freshman in high school and then college, saying that going into Year 2, "You just have a different sense of confidence about you."

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Mark Schofield

Where Brock Purdy’s new contract places him among NFL’s highest-paid quarterbacks

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Brock Purdy’s massive payday puts him among the league’s highest-paid quarterbacks

After the San Francisco 49ers drafted Brock Purdy with the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, the quarterback signed a four-year contract worth $3.74 million, with a $77,012 signing bonus.

His second contract has a much bigger number on it.

Purdy and the 49ers put pen to paper on a massive five-year contract extension worth up to $265 million, with $181 million in total...

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Mitchell Northam

How an ACC team established itself as an NCAA softball power in just a few seasons

Duke softball players celebrate after a bases-clearing home run against Howard in the regional round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Durham, North Carolina. | Mitchell Northam / SB Nation

Duke softball has accomplished more in eight seasons that what many ACC programs have in decades. Blue Devils coach Marissa Young is a big reason why.

DURHAM, N.C. — There are college teams that have been playing softball for decades that do not play in a stadium which features...

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David Hale

ACC distributed record $45M per school in '23-24

The Atlantic Coast Conference generated $711 million for the 2023-24 academic year, distributing an average of $45 million to each of its 14 full-time member schools, a new record for the conference.

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Nick Wagoner

Sources: Niners, Purdy finalizing $265M contract

Brock Purdy, the last pick in the 2022 NFL draft who's gone on to become a Pro Bowler for the 49ers, is finalizing a 5-year, $265 million deal with the team, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.

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Epic Games: Fortnite is offline for Apple devices worldwide after app store rejection [updated]

Updated on Friday, May 16 at 3:15 p.m. ET: On Friday afternoon, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman (who has a history of getting inside scoops from Apple) reported that Apple denies blocking the Fortnite app from iOS devices in Europe. Further, Gurman reported that Apple asked Epic Games to resubmit the app for approval in the EU. We still haven't heard anything from Apple directly, and we'll continue to monitor the situation.

You can read our original story below.

Introducing Fortnite v. Apple, Part...

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Caring for ourselves amid the Diddy trial and collective trauma exposure

In recent days, it has become nearly impossible to move through the world without being confronted by the latest high-profile case of interpersonal violence — the ongoing trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, following the harrowing testimony of singer Cassie Ventura, Diddy's ex-wife. Ventura's detailed allegations of prolonged abuse, coercion, and exploitation have dominated headlines and social media feeds, making the coverage inescapable. For many, this constant exposure brings up waves of...

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New to streaming: How to watch A Minecraft Movie at home

The best streaming deals to watch 'A Minecraft Movie' at home: WATCH NOW Buy 'A Minecraft Movie' on Prime Video ...

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Catie Edmondson

Conservatives Imperil G.O.P. Megabill That Would Fulfill Trump’s Agenda

Conservatives are demanding deeper cuts in federal spending, including the elimination of clean energy tax credits and work requirements for Medicaid recipients to start earlier.

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Laurel Rosenhall and Jenna Russell

Republicans Push to End Immigrant Benefits in Democratic States

For years, Democratic state leaders believed their immigrant programs were free from federal interference. But Republicans in Washington are now threatening to penalize states that continue them.

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Megan Farokhmanesh

'Fortnite' Players Are Already Making AI Darth Vader Swear

Others have found more subtle ways to fool the AI into giving problematic responses.

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Paolo Uggetti

Once 'broken,' Homa finding groove at PGA

Transitioning to a new coach and new clubs, Max Homa shot a 7-under 64 in the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday to vault himself into contention.

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Bring the bass to your living room with $300 off the Sonos Arc soundbar

SAVE $300: As of May 16, get the Sonos Arc soundbar for $599 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $899. That's a 33% discount.

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All the best Masturbation May deals we could find

The best Masturbation May deals of 2025: Mastubration May at FemmeFunn FemmeFunn Get 20% off sitewide...

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Your emoji choices may look different on Android soon

Get ready for your emoji to change if you use Gboard on an Android phone.

Google's emoji keyboard is undergoing a design change that'll hopefully make things cleaner and easier to use. Gboard removed the "All" interface. In its place, Gboard redesigned the emoji, sticker, and GIF icons, enlarging them and making your choices more clear. 9to5Google spotted the change and published images showing the differences. Right now the changes are only in Gboard's latest beta.

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"RuPaul's Drag Race" Winner Sasha Colby Shared How Her Native Hawaiian Background Has Informed Her Experience As A Trans Woman, And This Is Beautiful

"Thinking about our royalty and our queer strength as Polynesians really lends well to [helping] me put on that Sasha Colby, strong, kick-a** personality that I need. It's all there in the Hawaiian blood."

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Friday Question: Which athlete do you hate the most?

Time to be a big old bunch of haters.

In a perfect world there’d be no hate. I don’t know if John Lennon said that, or Elmo from Sesame Street. Obviously we all should aspire to hate less and love more, but when it comes to sports that’s not an option.

Naturally there are athletes we just grow to hate with a red-hot passion. People who get our blood boiling every single time they set food on the field, court, ice, or whatever playing surface is on offer. Today we thought we’d...

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Noa Dalzell

WNBA Award Predictions for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Championship, and more

How Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier, and Paige Bueckers could stack up this season — among others.

The highly anticipated 2025 WNBA season begins today, with Paige Bueckers slated to make her professional debut, the Golden State Valkyries ready to host their first-ever regular season game, and more.

The season, which begins on May 16 and runs through September 14, already features countless intriguing storylines. Can the Minnesota Lynx get redemption after last year’s...

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