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De la Fuente Launches Autobiography

De la Fuente Launches Autobiography

Luis de la Fuente unveiled his autobiographical book "La vida se entrena cada día" in Madrid, attended by Federación President Rafael Louzán, the national team staff, Penguin Random House and his agency You First. Eduardo Verdú, who recorded his conversations with de la Fuente, was also present. mchezo.life

2026 WNBA Season Opens Friday, May 8 – Where to Watch Caitlin Clark

The 2026 WNBA season begins Friday, May 8, with a three‑game opening night featuring the Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty, Washington Mystics vs. Toronto Tempo, and Golden State Valkyries vs. Seattle Storm. Games spill across more than ten platforms, including ABC, ESPN, NBC, ION, and Amazon Prime Video. Clark’s Fever debut is Saturday, May 9, 1 p.m. ET against the Dallas Wings, broadcast on ABC and available on Disney+. National coverage varies by team: the Fever’s full 44‑game schedule is nationally televised, while the Liberty get 33 and teams like the Aces and Sky fewer. Viewers can also stream select games on Peacock, Paramount+, or League Pass depending on the network.

6 Miami Dolphins ready to break out in 2026, including Chop Robinson

The Miami Dolphins have 13 drafted rookies and are likely to be the NFL's youngest team.

Coach Jeff Hafley will hope that he and his staff can get the most out of those rookies and numerous other young veterans.

The 2026 season is about finishing the season stronger than Miami starts it.

It's about player development and pushing talent so it can ascend and reach ceilings.

The Dolphins could really, really use a few young veterans to take next step.

6 Miami Dolphins ready to break out in 2026

Edge Chop Robinson, 23 years old

Chop Robinson knows he must improve against the run. But last season was a pass-rush disappointment for Miami's first-round pick in 2024. Chop had six sacks as a rookie and was targeting 10 or more last season but ended up with only four. Injuries were a factor. But Chop should bounce back in a big way in Jeff Hafley's new defensive scheme.

Defensive tackle Kenneth Grant, 22 years old

Grant did not live up to his first-round billing in 2025. Grant started slow and did make some improvement in the back half of the season. Grant had two sacks, two tackles for loss and five QB hits according to Pro Football Reference. Grant is too big and too quick not to have a bigger impact.

Dec 21, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kenneth Grant (90) enters the field before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Cornerback Jason Marshall, Jr., 23 years old

The Dolphins think Jason Marshall has a shot to compete with JuJu Brents as a boundary corner starter opposite rookie Chris Johnson. He's tough. He's athletic. He's not afraid to go after the ball. The training camp battle between Marshall and Brents should be fascinating.

Dec 28, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (33) celebrates with teammates following an interception during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Left tackle Patrick Paul, 24 years old

Patrick Paul is a massive individual with a big smile off the field and a nasty temperament on the field. The thing about Paul is there is in fact another step to take. Paul can improve in run blocking. He is a very capable pass-blocker. There is Pro Bowl potential here.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 05: De'Von Achane #28 and Patrick Paul #52 of the Miami Dolphins celebrate after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers in the game at Bank of America Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips, 21 years old

Early in the season, Jordan Phillips was ahead of Kenneth Grant despite being a fifth rounder. Phillips has very good feet and athleticism. This is a player with room to grow. He is fully committed and dedicated to his craft and mature beyond his years.

Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Jordan Phillips shows off a racing helmet at the Miami Grand Prix on April 30, 2026.

Quarterback Malik Willis, 26 years old

Malik Willis is the oldest player on this list. Yes, Willis has four years in the NFL. But with only six career starts - six! - we can call him a young veteran. Big arm. Mobility. Play-making genes. Physical strength. Some fearlessness. It should be fun to see how this one goes. Miami is banking on Willis' potential. And the former first rounder oozes potential.

Malik Willis is introduced to Miami Dolphins media

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This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins will lean on Kenneth Grant and these 5 young veterans

How to Watch the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery

The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery is scheduled for May 10 at 3 p.m. ET. The event will be broadcast on ABC and streamed via ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV, and Fubo.

Teams with the worst records, including the Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, and Brooklyn Nets, have the highest odds of securing the first overall pick. The draft itself begins on June 23.

Iowa football lands commitment from in-state 2027 linebacker

Iowa football grabbed a commitment from 2027 in-state linebacker Kyler Van Maanen on Tuesday.

Listed at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, Van Maanen attends Pella High School in Iowa, where he is currently rated as a three-star prospect and as the No. 141 overall linebacker and the No. 16 player in the state, per Rivals' 2027 industry rankings.

As a junior, Van Maanen racked up 92.5 tackles and 23.5 tackles for loss, both of which were team-highs for Pella. Van Maanen added a pair of sacks as well.

In addition to Iowa's late-April offer, Van Maanen has also received scholarship offers from Northern Iowa, South Dakota, Lindenwood, and has drawn interest from Big Ten rival Wisconsin, per 247Sports.

Van Maanen is now the third linebacker to commit to the Hawkeyes in the 2027 high school class, joining Braylon Bingham and Gavin Stecker. The Pella High School product is the Hawkeyes' 10th commit overall in the 2027 class.

Here's a look at Van Maanen's highlights:

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In brief

MotoGP Set To Ban Wildcard Entries Next Year Despite It Being Loved By All Cameo appearances from past racers and the unofficial mid-season testing of materials and components has come to an end for MotoGP, as the sport moved to ban wildcards and more.

How LSU baseball's win vs Tulane affected NCAA Tournament chances LSU baseball beat Tulane on Tuesday night. Here's how the game factored into LSU's NCAA Tournament hopes.

Waterford FC appoint former County boss as manager Waterford FC have appointed former Newport County manager Graham Coughlan as their new head coach. The 51-year-old was in charge at Rodney Parade between October 2022 and June 2024, guiding the Exiles to 15th and 18th-place finishes in League Two. Coughlan's spell in south Wales produced a record of 33

How the FA helped US Soccer build its new home Britain's 'special relationship' with the United States may be under renewed scrutiny, but when it comes to football, it appears to be in fine health, writes Dan Roan.