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Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad, top center, celebrates after his goal during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Monday, April 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
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Panthers erase deficit with 2 goals in 11 seconds, beat Lightning 4-2 to take 3-1 series lead

Read full article: Panthers erase deficit with 2 goals in 11 seconds, beat Lightning 4-2 to take 3-1 series lead

Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones scored third-period goals 11 seconds apart and the Florida Panthers stormed from behind to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round series.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) fouls Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 28, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
1 day ago

Cavs win by 55 points to sweep Heat and finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history

Read full article: Cavs win by 55 points to sweep Heat and finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history

Cleveland left no doubt on its way to Round 2 — and finished off the most lopsided series in NBA playoff history.

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (17) of Japan, celebrates after hitting a double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
2 days ago

Marlins get ready to face defending champ Dodgers in 3-game series

Read full article: Marlins get ready to face defending champ Dodgers in 3-game series

Unable to take the series against the Seattle Mariners, the Miami Marlins (12-15) will continue their West Coast trip Monday.

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19, left) celebrates with teammates, including defenseman Seth Jones (3) after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Panthers look to eliminate Lightning for second consecutive postseason

Read full article: Panthers look to eliminate Lightning for second consecutive postseason

Paul Maurice’s Florida Panthers, who had a remarkable third period comeback in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, know the formula for Game 5.

The Supreme Court building is seen on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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Maine lawmaker appeals to Supreme Court over censure by state House for transgender athlete post

Read full article: Maine lawmaker appeals to Supreme Court over censure by state House for transgender athlete post

A Republican state lawmaker from Maine appealed to the Supreme Court after she was censured by the state House for a social media post about a transgender athlete, a move that comes amid sparring over the issue between the Democratically controlled state and the Trump administration.

FILE - Andre Agassi of the U.S. kisses the trophy after he defeated Andrei Medvedev of Ukraine 1-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 during the men's final tennis match at the French Open at Roland Garros stadium in Paris Sunday, June 6, 1999. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)
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Andre Agassi wins his professional pickleball debut with partner Anna Leigh Waters

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Andre Agassi has won his professional pickleball debut a day after turning 55.

FILE - Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) plays against the Seattle Storm in Game 2 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
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With WNBA camps open, eyes already turning to 2026 free agency with so many players possibly moving

Read full article: With WNBA camps open, eyes already turning to 2026 free agency with so many players possibly moving

WNBA training camps just opened and there already are so many eyes on the 2026 season when more than 100 players will be free agents.

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) dribbles in the first half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game against the Miami Heat, Friday, April 18, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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Daniels, Cunningham and Zubac are the finalists for the NBA's most improved player award

Read full article: Daniels, Cunningham and Zubac are the finalists for the NBA's most improved player award

Detroit’s Cade Cunningham, the Los Angeles Clippers’ Ivica Zubac and Atlanta’s Dyson Daniels all made significant leaps this season.

FILE - Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
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NFL fines Falcons and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich following prank call to Shedeur Sanders

Read full article: NFL fines Falcons and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich following prank call to Shedeur Sanders

The Atlanta Falcons have been fined $250,000 and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has been fined $100,000 as the result of Ulbrich’s son participating in a prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the NFL draft.

MIAMI DOLPHINS

MIAMI HEAT

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) fouls Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 28, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
1 day ago

Cavs win by 55 points to sweep Heat and finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history

Read full article: Cavs win by 55 points to sweep Heat and finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history

Cleveland left no doubt on its way to Round 2 — and finished off the most lopsided series in NBA playoff history.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) gestures in the second half in Game 2 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Mitchell scores 30 points, Cavaliers hold off Heat 121-112 to take 2-0 lead in NBA playoff series

Read full article: Mitchell scores 30 points, Cavaliers hold off Heat 121-112 to take 2-0 lead in NBA playoff series

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 121-112 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts in the first half half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Mitchell, Jerome help Cavaliers rout Heat 121-100 in Game 1 of 1st-round series

Read full article: Mitchell, Jerome help Cavaliers rout Heat 121-100 in Game 1 of 1st-round series

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, Ty Jerome had 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat 121-100 on Sunday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

FLORIDA PANTHERS

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19, left) celebrates with teammates, including defenseman Seth Jones (3) after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
15 minutes ago

Panthers look to eliminate Lightning for second consecutive postseason

Read full article: Panthers look to eliminate Lightning for second consecutive postseason

Paul Maurice’s Florida Panthers, who had a remarkable third period comeback in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, know the formula for Game 5.

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad, top center, celebrates after his goal during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Monday, April 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
1 day ago

Panthers erase deficit with 2 goals in 11 seconds, beat Lightning 4-2 to take 3-1 series lead

Read full article: Panthers erase deficit with 2 goals in 11 seconds, beat Lightning 4-2 to take 3-1 series lead

Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones scored third-period goals 11 seconds apart and the Florida Panthers stormed from behind to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round series.

Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with center Aleksander Barkov (16), Sam Reinhart (13) and Uvis Balinskis (26) during the first period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Schmidt scores again, Bobrovsky has 19 saves as Panthers beat Lightning 2-0 for 2-0 series lead

Read full article: Schmidt scores again, Bobrovsky has 19 saves as Panthers beat Lightning 2-0 for 2-0 series lead

Nate Schmidt scored his third goal in two games, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 shots and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19, left) celebrates with teammates, including defenseman Seth Jones (3) after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Matthew Tkachuk strikes quickly for Panthers in Game 1 win over the Lightning

Read full article: Matthew Tkachuk strikes quickly for Panthers in Game 1 win over the Lightning

Matthew Tkachuk returned to the lineup and was back to his old self quickly for the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night.

MIAMI HURRICANES

MIAMI MARLINS

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (17) of Japan, celebrates after hitting a double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
2 days ago

Marlins get ready to face defending champ Dodgers in 3-game series

Read full article: Marlins get ready to face defending champ Dodgers in 3-game series

Unable to take the series against the Seattle Mariners, the Miami Marlins (12-15) will continue their West Coast trip Monday.

Miami Marlins' Griffin Conine runs after hitting a double during the seventh inning of a baseball game Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Griffin Conine suffers shoulder injury during Marlins loss in Philadelphia

Read full article: Griffin Conine suffers shoulder injury during Marlins loss in Philadelphia

Saturday’s 11-10 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park meant five straight losses for the Miami Marlins, but the team will now likely be without one of its young, rising players for the foreseeable future.

INTER MIAMI CF

FILE - Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts after scoring a goal against Nashville SC during the second half of an CONCACAF Champions Cup tournament soccer match Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House ceremony

Read full article: Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House ceremony

Lionel Messi, widely considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time, and NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be among the 19 honorees receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday at the White House.

Inter Miami's Luis Suarez, left, dribbles the ball in front of Monterrey's Stefan Medina during a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter final second leg soccer match at the BBVA stadium in Monterrey, Mexico, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Luis Suárez signs contract extension with Inter Miami

Read full article: Luis Suárez signs contract extension with Inter Miami

Inter Miami CF announced Wednesday that striker Luis Suárez, the club’s leading scorer in 2024, has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2025 MLS season.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi waves as he walks off the field after being honored for his 45 career trophies before an MLS soccer match against the Chicago Fire, Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Here’s when Inter Miami plans to move out of Fort Lauderdale stadium

Read full article: Here’s when Inter Miami plans to move out of Fort Lauderdale stadium

Inter Miami CF is expected to play at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale until at least the end of the 2025 MLS season.

MORE SPORTS HEADLINES

Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) reacts after scoring the winning goal against the Minnesota Wild during overtime of Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Minnesota Wild, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
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Howden's OT goal gives Golden Knights a 3-2 win over the Wild and 3-2 series lead

Read full article: Howden's OT goal gives Golden Knights a 3-2 win over the Wild and 3-2 series lead

Brett Howden scored 4:05 into overtime Tuesday night to give the Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild and put Vegas one game away from advancing out of the Western Conference first round.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, works the ball to the basket as Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn defends in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball playoff series Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook spark the Nuggets' 131-115 win over the Clippers

Read full article: Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook spark the Nuggets' 131-115 win over the Clippers

Jamal Murray erupted for 43 points and Russell Westbrook chipped in 21 in his return from a foot injury, sparking the Nuggets’ 131-115 win over the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday night that gave Denver a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 series.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, is separated from Indiana Pacers players forward Obi Toppin, second from right, and guard Bennedict Mathurin, right, after Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Tyrese Haliburton scolds his father for sparking postgame fracas after Pacers eliminate Bucks

Read full article: Tyrese Haliburton scolds his father for sparking postgame fracas after Pacers eliminate Bucks

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was so excited about Indiana’s improbable overtime rally that he didn’t realize what led to the postgame scuffle between his teammates and the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates his game-winning goal with teammate Seth Jarvis (24) during the second overtime period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the New Jersey Devils in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
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Aho's blast pushes Hurricanes past Devils 5-4 in double OT to advance in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Read full article: Aho's blast pushes Hurricanes past Devils 5-4 in double OT to advance in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Sebastian Aho hammered a one-timer past Jacob Markstrom at 4:17 of the second overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-4 on Tuesday night to clinch their first-round playoff series.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates with teammate Derrick White while leading the Orlando Magic during the second half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Defending champion Celtics close out Magic 120-89 for 4-1 playoff series win

Read full article: Defending champion Celtics close out Magic 120-89 for 4-1 playoff series win

Jayson Tatum had 35 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and the Boston Celtics pulled away after Magic star Paolo Banchero went to the bench with five fouls, beating Orlando 120-89 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) celebrates with Ausar Thompson in the second half during Game 5 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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Pistons beat Knicks 106-103 in Game 5 to stay alive in the first-round series

Read full article: Pistons beat Knicks 106-103 in Game 5 to stay alive in the first-round series

Cade Cunningham had 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Detroit Pistons stayed alive in their first postseason appearance since 2019 by beating the New York Knicks 106-103 on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their first-round series.

Indiana Pacers teammates Aaron Nesmith, left, Pascal Siakam, center, and Myles Turner, right, celebrate the team's win after overtime in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series as Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) walks off the court in Indianapolis, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Haliburton and Pacers eliminate Bucks from playoffs, closing OT with 8-0 run to win 119-118

Read full article: Haliburton and Pacers eliminate Bucks from playoffs, closing OT with 8-0 run to win 119-118

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers stole one from the Milwaukee Bucks.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick watches play during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Back on their home courts, Lakers and Rockets are both determined to postpone elimination

Read full article: Back on their home courts, Lakers and Rockets are both determined to postpone elimination

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick saw the urgency he was anticipating while his team practiced before what could be its final game of a tumultuous season.

Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard grimaces as he falls to the floor against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
21 hours ago

Milwaukee's Doc Rivers says Damian Lillard won't 'go out this way' after tearing Achilles tendon

Read full article: Milwaukee's Doc Rivers says Damian Lillard won't 'go out this way' after tearing Achilles tendon

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says injured guard Damian Lillard had two points to make when they spoke Tuesday.

Driver Joey Logano greets fans before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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Logano responds to criticism from Hall of Famer, asks 'Has Chipper Jones ever driven a race car?'

Read full article: Logano responds to criticism from Hall of Famer, asks 'Has Chipper Jones ever driven a race car?'

Joey Logano wondered Tuesday if Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones had ever driven a race car at Talladega after the former Atlanta Braves slugger criticized the NASCAR champion in a series of social media posts.

Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers, selected No. 1 overall in the WNBA basketball draft, speaks during an introductory press conference Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Paige Bueckers raised expectations and excitement level for Dallas Wings months before WNBA draft

Read full article: Paige Bueckers raised expectations and excitement level for Dallas Wings months before WNBA draft

Paige Bueckers raised the expectations and excitement level for the Dallas Wings and their fans many months before she was even drafted by the WNBA team.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic warms up before Game 2 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
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Luka Doncic donates entire cost of restoring vandalized Kobe Bryant mural in downtown Los Angeles

Read full article: Luka Doncic donates entire cost of restoring vandalized Kobe Bryant mural in downtown Los Angeles

Luka Doncic has stepped up to pay the entire expected cost of restoring a vandalized mural depicting Kobe and Gigi Bryant in downtown Los Angeles.

Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)
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Kings are finalizing a deal to keep Doug Christie as coach, AP source says

Read full article: Kings are finalizing a deal to keep Doug Christie as coach, AP source says

The Sacramento Kings are closing in on a deal with Doug Christie to keep him as coach following an interim stint that ended with a loss in the Play-In Tournament.

FILE - Russia's Denis Menchov pedals past St. Peter's Basilica, during the last stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, an individual time trial in Rome, May 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)
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Giro d'Italia cycling race to go inside the Vatican's walls in homage to Pope Francis

Read full article: Giro d'Italia cycling race to go inside the Vatican's walls in homage to Pope Francis

It could very well be the biggest sporting event ever held inside the walls of the Vatican.

FILE - San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) makes a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
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George Kittle agrees to an extension with the 49ers that makes him the highest-paid tight end ever

Read full article: George Kittle agrees to an extension with the 49ers that makes him the highest-paid tight end ever

George Kittle agreed to a four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers that will make him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history.

FILE - International Presidents Cup team player Geoff Ogilvy, from Australia, gestures after winning the second hole of his singles match against United States' Steve Stricker at the Presidents Cup at Harding Park Golf Course, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
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Geoff Ogilvy and Brandt Snedeker are selected as Presidents Cup captains for 2026 at Medinah

Read full article: Geoff Ogilvy and Brandt Snedeker are selected as Presidents Cup captains for 2026 at Medinah

Geoff Ogilvy and Brandt Snedeker are the captains for the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah in the Chicago suburbs.