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Yankees roll past Rangers with six-run outburst in sixth
May 7, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Texas Rangers left fielder Ezequiel Duran (20) high fives Texas Rangers third base coach Corey Ragsdale (64) as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Trent Grisham laced a bases-clearing double during a six-run sixth inning as the New York Yankees rolled to a 9-2 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Thursday afternoon.
The Yankees lost left fielder Jasson Dominguez on the first batter of the contest when he was injured crashing into the fence to catch a fly ball by Brandon Nimmo. Dominguez was placed in the concussion protocol and is getting an MRI on his left shoulder after he was carted off the field.
After New York’s Ryan McMahon loaded the bases on a walk in the sixth inning, that was upheld on ABS following a Texas challenge, Grisham laced a 1-1 sinker off Texas starter MacKenzie Gore (2-3) that fell in between left fielder Alejandro Osuna and center fielder Evan Carter. The ball rolled to the warning track in front of the Texas bullpen and the Yankees took a 4-2 lead.
Grisham’s hit knocked out Gore and he scored on a single by J.C. Escarra to left field off Jalen Beeks. Following a walk by Paul Goldschmidt, Aaron Judge hit an RBI single to left field off Cole Winn and Cody Bellinger added an RBI singled to left for a 7-2 lead.
Bellinger also had an RBI triple in the first inning after Goldschmidt opened the contest with a triple.
The big inning gave New York its 16th win in the past 19 games and prevented them from losing a series for the first time since getting swept in a three-game series at Tampa Bay April 10-12.
Grisham had three hits and scored on a double by Max Schuemann in the seventh. McMahon contributed an RBI single in the eighth as the Yankees totaled 14 hits and went 7-for-19 with runners in scoring position.
Yankees left-hander Ryan Weathers was slated to start but an illness earlier this week delayed his preparation and his next start was moved to Monday in Baltimore.
Paul Blackburn started as an opener and stranded two in a 24-pitch opening inning. Brendan Beck followed with three-plus innings during his major league debut and Brent Headrick (3-0) got the final out of the sixth before the Yankees surged ahead.
Ezequiel Duran drove in both for runs as the Rangers lost for the 11th time in 17 games. Duran hit a game-tying homer off Beck in the third and his RBI groundout gave Texas a 2-1 lead in the fifth.
Gore was tagged for five runs on six hits in 5 1/3 innings. The left-hander struck out three and walked three.
–Field Level Media
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Norris Trophy finalists: Cale Makar, Rasmus Dahlin, Zach Werenski
Apr 16, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was named a Norris Trophy finalist for the sixth consecutive season on Thursday.
A two-time winner of the award (2021-22, 2024-25), Makar is joined by Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin and Columbus Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski as finalists.
The award is presented annually to the defenseman voted the best at his position by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. A winner will be announced at a later date.
Makar, 27, totaled 79 points (20 goals, 59 assists) and a plus-32 rating in 75 games this season.
Dahlin, 26, recorded a career-high 74 points (19 goals, 55 assists) and a plus-18 rating in 77 games this season. He is a first-time finalist and would be the first member of the Sabres to win the award.
Werenski, 28, is a Norris Trophy finalist for the second straight season. He had 81 points (22 goals, 59 assists) in 75 games in 2025-26.
–Field Level Media
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Report: Vikings request interviews for GM candidates
Aug 26, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler reacts during the game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings reportedly have identified at least two external candidates for their general manager vacancy.
NFL Network reported that the team has requested interviews with assistant general managers Dave Ziegler of the Tennessee Titans and Terrance Gray of the Buffalo Bills.
Vikings vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski has served as the interim GM since the team fired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after four years on the job.
Ziegler joined the Titans in 2025. He was the general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders from 2022-23 and worked in New England’s front office from 2013-21, winning three Super Bowls with the Patriots.
Gray has been with the Bills since 2017 and was promoted to assistant GM in May 2025. He worked as a college scout for the Vikings from 2006-16, overlapping with Brzezinski.
–Field Level Media
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IOC lifts restrictions on athletes from Belarus
Jan 19, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; The Olympic rings flag at Centennial Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Athletes from Belarus have been reinstated by the International Olympic Committee Executive board after they were banned from competing under the country’s flag following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The decision, which was announced by the IOC on Thursday, does not pertain to athletes from Russia.
Belarus was suspended by the IOC from sending athletes into international competitions after the country was used as a staging ground for Russian troops before the war against Ukraine began.
“(The IOC) must uphold its mission to preserve a values-based and truly global sporting platform that provides hope to the world,” the organization said in a statement Thursday. “… The IOC reaffirms that athletes’ participation in international competition should not be limited by the actions of their governments, including involvement in a war or conflict.”
Belarus was not allowed to have an official Olympic contingent at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
In addition to Olympic competitions, Belarus athletes had been forced to participate as individual neutral athletes at various other international competitions.
The IOC also is expected to come to a decision soon on either ending or extending Russia’s suspension.
“Belarus is in good standing and complies with the Olympic Charter,” the IOC said. “Whilst (Russia) has held constructive exchanges with the IOC on its suspension, it remains suspended while the IOC Legal Affairs Commission continues to review the matter.”
–Field Level Media
Norris Trophy finalists: Cale Makar, Rasmus Dahlin, Zach Werenski
Report: Vikings request interviews for GM candidates
