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The 20 most-read posts across every sport · May 11–17, 2026

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Monday Habs Headlines: Zachary Bolduc glad top line gets so much attention

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Zachary Bolduc says that the flip side of the Canadiens’ top line not scoring at five-on-five is that they’re keeping the top players on the other team occupied to allow those like him to contribute offensively. [ La Presse ] As if Jakub Dobeš playing a solid game in net wasn’t enough, he’s also become a bit of a pest for other teams. [ Journal de Montreal ] See Dobeš soaking in the Bell Centre atmosphere during his on-ice interview after last...

Eyes On The Prize · May 11 · 7 reads that week

Spurs keep Game 4 vs. Timberwolves close despite Wembanyama’s ejection, fall late

The Western Conference Semifinals between the Spurs and the Timberwolves keeps providing memorable matchups. On Sunday, Victor Wembanyama’s first-half ejection threatened to create a throwaway game, but the Silver and Black responded without their best player and battled to the very end before losing a heartbreaker, 114-109. The series will move back to San Antonio […]

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Pounding The Rock · May 11 · 7 reads that week

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 5/10/26

  Globe Tracy McGrady clarifies comments about Jaylen Brown’s ‘frustration’ with Celtics Thunder charge past Lakers in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs’ 7-0 playoff run Steve Kerr agrees to a two-year deal to continue coaching the Golden State Warriors, AP source says James Harden hits clutch shots as the Cavaliers beat the Pistons in Game 3 CelticsBlog Tracy McGrady walks back Jaylen Brown “frustration” comments Mass Live Tracy McGrady clarifies cryptic comments on Jayl...

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CelticsGreenBlog.com celtics fans only! · May 10 · 7 reads that week

Arizona volleyball adds transfer MB Kristen Dear from Howard

The spring volleyball portal window has been kind to the Arizona Wildcats. While the team lost two to the late portal, they have added two in the past several days and there are indications that a third is on the way. The Wildcats announced the signing of former San Diego opposite Kennedy Osunsanmi on May […]

Arizona Desert Swarm · May 9 · 7 reads that week

René Cárdenas, longtime Dodgers Spanish-language announcer, dies

René Cárdenas, the Dodgers first Spanish-language play-by-play broadcaster when they moved to Los Angeles, died on Sunday at age 96. Cárdenas started with the Dodgers in 1958, and helped train Jaime Jarrín, who joined him in the booth one year later. After four years in Los Angeles, Cárdenas moved to the expansion Houston Colt .45s, […]

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True Blue LA · May 12 · 6 reads that week

‘I’m not a magician’ – Marcus Rashford opens up on his Clasico stunner and future at Barcelona

Marcus Rashford admitted he wasn’t originally planning on shooting when he prepared to take his free-kick against Real Madrid in Sunday’s Clasico win for Barcelona. The Manchester United loanee opened the scoring in style with a brilliant effort that flew over a helpless Thibaut Courtois and into the back of the net. Rashford was asked […]

Barca Blaugranes · May 11 · 6 reads that week

Player Ratings: Barcelona 2 – 0 Real Madrid

Barcelona 2 – 0 Real Madrid Player Ratings Thibaut Courtois: 8. Made five saves, and if not for him, Real Madrid would’ve lost by more than two goals. Trent Alexander-Arnold: 6. He made four key passes and whipped in dangerous set-pieces. Recovered well defensively after being beaten by Fermín López initially. Raúl Asencio: 4. Made […]

Managing Madrid · May 11 · 6 reads that week

Thanks, Kyle Schwarber’s mom: Phillies 6, Rockies 0

Listen, you’re probably reading this because you were out today doing things with your mom, wife, grandmother, someone. And that’s fine. It’s darn near impossible to watch every single baseball game. So today, just know this: if you missed the baseball game, thank the moms of Cristopher Sanchez and Kyle Schwarber for giving them to […]

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The Good Phight · May 10 · 6 reads that week

Immediate Reaction: Barcelona 2-0 Real Madrid

Barcelona 2-0 Real Madrid. The lowest of lows… This is the immediate reaction. Next: Player ratings, interviews and a podcast. After the events of the last week, the last thing that any Real Madrid fan wanted was to play Barcelona – in a game where a result for them would secure the La Liga title. A […]

Managing Madrid · May 10 · 6 reads that week

Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. James Madison in the NCAA Second Round

The illustrious NCAA tournament is officially underway, as No. 1 Northwestern squares off against No. 22 James Madison in a second round matchup at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. JMU defeated Notre Dame women’s lacrosse 13-12 on Friday afternoon and now face a date with the ‘Cats, who are looking to extend their streak […]

Inside NU · May 10 · 6 reads that week

Dodgers vs. Braves game III chat

The Dodgers (24-15) and Braves (27-13) face off for a Mother’s Day rubber match at Dodger Stadium Sunday afternoon. Justin Wrobleski (5-0, 1.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP) takes the ball for the Dodgers.  Bryce Elder (3-1, 2.02 ERA, 1.02 WHIP) counters for Atlanta.  Lineups Sunday game info

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True Blue LA · May 10 · 6 reads that week

Gamethread 5/10: Phillies vs Rockies

The Phillies will attempt to celebrate Mother’s Day by earning a series victory over the Colorado Rockies. On the mound will be Cristopher Sanchez, coming off a spectacular start where he delivered eight shutout innings. He’ll be opposed by righthander Tomoyuki Sugano. The Japanese import has a 3.41 ERA in his second MLB season. Game […]

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The Good Phight · May 10 · 6 reads that week

The Timberwolves chances of flipping the script on the Spurs

Here’s the fourth installment of the second round’s Fraterniz With The Enemy, my ongoing, series-long conversation with Thilo of PtR’s sister site covering the Minnesota Timberwolves, Canis Hoopus. J.R. Wilco In the middle of a series that feels like a movie from a director intent on subverting expectations above all else, Game 3 was a […]

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Pounding The Rock · May 10 · 6 reads that week

The basketball journey — and journals — of Tyson Etienne

There’s a stack of notebooks that are never too far from hand. They hold within them every single action a wiry high school sophomore has taken since he decided to leave behind his home state of New Jersey to transfer to a Lutheran school an hour and a half away in Long Island. “His work […]

NetsDaily · May 10 · 6 reads that week