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MLBPA Proposes Expanded Draft Eligibility, June Return

Baseball players want to expand amateur-draft eligibility while keeping 20 rounds and moving the draft to June, including college sophomores alongside upperclassmen and high school seniors, and to boost signing bonuses and flexibility in trades amid looming CBA talks. MLB counterproposals would eliminate high school and junior college eligibility, reduce the draft to 12 rounds by 2027, and pursue broader arena rules such as a potential salary cap, signaling a coming labor confrontation in the CBA negotiations.

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Guardians Seven-Homer Barrage Sinks Twins 13-4

The Cleveland Guardians mounted a historic offensive onslaught against the Minnesota Twins, belting seven home runs to tie a franchise record for a home game and reach their highest single-game total since 2019. The night featured Petey Halpin’s first major-league homer and contributions from multiple players, with broader coverage noting pregame injury reports and context for the matchup.

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Palou wins Nashville IndyCar, extends season lead

Palou won the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at Nashville for his fifth win of the season, further tightening his grips on the championship lead, which stood at 83 points after the race; the event was delayed by rain and run on Monday, with Josef Newgarden finishing second and David Malukas third as Scott McLaughlin and Felix Rosenqvist also contended for top positions.

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Saints Keep Kamara as Etienne Deal Restructures 2026

Alvin Kamara is finalizing a restructured contract to remain with the New Orleans Saints for the 2026 season, keeping a nine-year veteran who has been a core contributor despite offseason trade chatter and the addition of Travis Etienne. The deal is aimed at lowering his cap hit and maintaining balance in the Saints’ backfield, with Kamara entering his 30s as a versatile playmaker.

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Argentina fans boo Beckham World Cup semifinal

Beckham drew boos from Argentina fans who booed him on the stadium big screen ahead of the England-Argentina World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, a reception linked to his contentious 1998 red card against Diego Simeone and his long-standing rivalry with Argentina. He was also seen emotionally tearing up during the national anthem with his family in attendance, underscoring the high tensions and high-profile presence surrounding the match.

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