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Zac Blair faced a challenging start during the US Open qualifying in Ohio, realizing he needed a standout performance to make it into the tournament. Despite early setbacks, he managed to shoot a 65 in the second round, securing his spot in the field. "It was stressful, trying to execute without making mistakes," Blair admitted to The Salt Lake Tribune. "But I pulled it together."

Jayson Tatum and the Celtics are on the brink of securing their 18th title after a thrilling Game 3 win against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night at the American Airlines Center. Despite analysts dubbing the Mavericks as Boston's toughest challenge following an easy path through the Eastern Conference, the Celtics have dominated Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the rest of the Mavericks squad through the first three games of the NBA Finals.

The Denver Broncos are bringing in linebacker Andre Smith on a one-year deal, as first reported by Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports on Thursday. The team has since confirmed the signing.

The Jacksonville Jaguars may have missed the playoffs last season, but they're showing serious commitment to their franchise quarterback. The team and Trevor Lawrence have agreed on a jaw-dropping five-year, $275 million contract extension, with $200 million guaranteed. This deal puts Lawrence in the same elite pay bracket as the Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow, making him one of the NFL's highest-paid players in history based on per-season average salary.

On Thursday, the Jacksonville Jaguars made a big splash by signing quarterback Trevor Lawrence to a massive five-year, $275 million extension. This deal makes Lawrence the highest-paid QB in the NFL on a per-year basis, tied with Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow. Both will now be raking in a cool $55 million per season, surpassing all their peers in the league.

In 2023, the UNHCR released its "Global Trends" report, revealing that a staggering 120 million people worldwide faced forced displacement, marking a troubling increase from the previous year by 6 million individuals. This figure roughly equals the entire population of Japan, underlining the scale of the crisis.

Jude Law has a fascinating career and some interesting reflections on his journey in Hollywood. He recently opened up in an interview with DuJour magazine, sharing one of his regrets: "I didn't feel like I really ever leaned into playing handsome," Law admitted. "I was trying to play against my looks in my early 20s, and now that I'm saggy and balding, I wish I had played it up."

Jake Paul is gearing up for a massive showdown with Mike Tyson in November, but before that, he's got his sights set on making a splash in the MMA world. He's aiming to debut at UFC 303 and has even called out bantamweight champ Sean O'Malley!

Jake Paul is gearing up for a massive showdown with Mike Tyson in November, but before that, he's got his sights set on making a splash in the MMA world. He's aiming to debut at UFC 303 and has even called out bantamweight champ Sean O'Malley!

The New York Giants are gearing up for training camp in six weeks, but the question of who will call the offensive plays still hangs in the air. On Wednesday at minicamp, offensive coordinator Mike Kafka made it clear that he's ready to roll with whatever head coach Brian Daboll decides. "I think Dabes hasn't really made a final call on that yet," Kafka said. "We're going through the spring right now. It's kind of too early to tell. Whatever decision he goes with, I fully support."

Luka Doncic fouled out of Game 3 in the NBA Finals, a situation the Dallas Mavericks can’t afford. Doncic is just too valuable, especially in the Finals. He missed the last 4:12 of the fourth quarter after picking up his sixth and final foul, with the Mavs down by just three points. The game ended with a 106-99 loss to the Boston Celtics.

Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, emphasized that wealth creation is their top priority in the upcoming general election. He stated this during a special election program on Sky News, underscoring that growing the economy, not increasing taxes, is key to funding public services adequately. This stance aims to counter criticisms from the Conservatives who allege Labour plans to raise taxes.

President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to ink a major security deal during their meet-up at the G7 summit in Italy. This agreement underscores America's commitment to bolstering Ukraine against Russian aggression, without committing U.S. troops directly to the conflict, a key red line for Biden.

Sara Ramírez, known for roles in Grey's Anatomy and And Just Like That, has officially filed for divorce from Ryan DeBolt, citing irreconcilable differences after separating in January 2018. The couple, who married in 2012, confirmed their split in a heartfelt Instagram post last July, expressing mutual respect as they embark on separate paths.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have reunited once more for the silver screen. They initially shared the spotlight in 'Gigli' and 'Jersey Girl'. Their latest collaboration, 'Unstoppable', is a project close to Affleck's heart, produced under his company Artists Equity with longtime pal Matt Damon. This isn't just any film—it centers on the inspiring life of wrestler Anthony Robles, who conquered odds with a national championship despite being born with one leg.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are shaking things up in the infield, with rookie sensation Blaze Alexander getting a shot at third base. Manager Torey Lovullo made the call, spurred by veteran Eugenio Suarez's rough start and Alexander's scorching performance in the early months of the season.

The Rams wrapped up their offseason workouts on Tuesday at Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks, marking the end of an era before their move to Woodland Hills. This change follows their long stint at Cal Lutheran since 2016. Coach Sean McVay, in a recent ESPN appearance, joked about his office feeling like a prison cell without a window, but he admitted he'll miss the privacy of Cal Lu.

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DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are looking to bounce back in the NBA Finals, but it's been a rough start for Irving.

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