Houston Astros’ pitchers Jose Urquidy, Cristian Javier both to have season-ending elbow surgery

The Houston Astros announced Wednesday that right-handed pitchers Cristian Javier and José Urquidy are both set to undergo elbow surgery, and as a result will miss the remainder of the season. Urquidy’s surgery is Wednesday, while Javier’s
WNBA rescinds second technical foul that led to ejection of Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese

The WNBA has rescinded the second of two technical fouls from Tuesday night that led to the ejection of Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese. Reese was ejected in the final minutes of the Sky’s 88-75 loss to
Wisconsin AG charges three Trump associates in fake electors case

Three associates of former President Donald Trump associates, who were allegedly tied to Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, have been charged with forgery in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed felony charges against
President Biden signs executive order banning migrants who cross southern border illegally

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden signed a new executive order on immigration that bars asylum to migrants who cross the southern border unlawfully, and temporarily shut down asylum requests once the average number of daily encounters tops
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic withdraws from French Open with torn meniscus

Serbian Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open quarterfinals after an MRI on Tuesday revealed he has a torn meniscus in his right knee. The world No. 1 was set to face No. 7 seed Casper
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano receives lifetime ban from MLB for betting on baseball

Major League Baseball banned San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano for life after determining that he placed hundreds of bets on baseball, including wagers on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates when he was with the team last
Israel announces four more hostage deaths, including 3 older men seen in Hamas video

The Israel Defense Forces announced that four Hamas hostages being held in Gaza “are no longer alive,” after being taken on Oct 7, 2023. Three of the men, identified as Amiram Cooper, Yoram Metzger and Haim Peri,
Vice President Kamala Harris to represent U.S. at upcoming Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland

Vice President Kamala Harris will represent the United States at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, taking place in Switzerland on June 15th. Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, will join Harris as part of the U.S.
WR Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings agree to record-setting $140M contract extension

Wide receiver Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a four-year, $140 million extension on Monday. Jefferson’s deal averages $35 million per season, surpassing Nick Bosa’s $34 million average as the highest by
Dallas Cowboys’ Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen passes away at age 52

The Dallas Cowboy organization announced in a statement that legendary Cowboys’ offensive lineman Larry Allen died suddenly while vacationing with his family in Mexico at the age of 52. The Cowboys’ news release read: “The Dallas Cowboys