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Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected in an unusual sequence during the first inning of Monday’s game against the Athletics at Yankee Stadium. The ejection stemmed from a disagreement with home-plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt over whether Oakland’s Tony Kemp had swung at a pitch that hit him. Wendelstedt believed the comment came from the far end of the Yankees’ dugout and ejected Boone, who claimed a fan had made the remark. Despite Boone’s protests, Wendelstedt refused to retract the ejection, leading to further frustration from the Yankees manager.

Kobe Knox, a top-26 recruit who had previously decommitted from Kentucky, has recommitted to play for John Calipari at Arkansas. Knox, known for his aggressive scoring, is eager to join forces with Calipari and associate head coach Kenny Payne. His brother, Karter Knox, also played for Calipari at Kentucky and became the No. 9 overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft.

In his pre-draft press conference, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch addressed the contract situation of star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Lynch expressed the team’s desire to retain Aiyuk long-term, but acknowledged ongoing discussions and the need for an earlier resolution than in previous deals.

Nelly Korda has withdrawn from the JM Eagle LA Championship, which begins Thursday, in order to prioritize her health and recovery following an eventful past five weeks. Korda, who tied Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam with her win at the Chevron Championship, stated that she needs to listen to her body and get some rest in preparation for the rest of the season.

The New York Jets have traded quarterback Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos for a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 draft, had a tumultuous three seasons with the Jets, including being benched twice in 2022 and replaced by Aaron Rodgers in 2023. The trade leaves the Jets with only quarterbacks Josh Johnson and Joe Flacco on the roster, while the Broncos add Wilson to compete with Jarrett Stidham for the starting job.

New Jersey Devils forward Jesper Bratt has declined an invitation to represent Sweden at the upcoming IIHF World Championships due to a minor injury. After a busy season that included 82 regular season games, 12 playoff games, and an All-Star appearance, Bratt is focusing on recovery to prepare for next season.

The NFL has a history of punishing teams for tampering with players and coaches. The most recent case involved the Arizona Cardinals, who swapped draft picks with the Philadelphia Eagles for tampering with defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. The Dolphins previously lost a first-round pick for tampering with Sean Payton and Tom Brady. In 2016, the Chiefs lost a third-round pick for communicating with Jeremy Maclin during the negotiating window. The potential punishment for the Falcons depends on the extent of their violations. Kirk Cousins reportedly spoke to the team’s head athletic trainer and director of player personnel during the negotiating window, which is prohibited. Tight end Kyle Pitts may have also recruited Cousins at the direction of the Falcons. If the Falcons are found to have violated multiple rules, they could face a more severe punishment than the typical third-round pick penalty.

Ding Junhui, China’s top snooker player, enters the World Championship with a healthier approach. While aiming for his first crown, he balances his expectations with his love for Manchester United. Ding faces Jack Lisowski in the first round and recognizes the support of younger players like Si Jiahui. He emphasizes the importance of staying calm and accepting constructive criticism to continue improving his game.

Triller, the social media platform known for its ownership of BKFC, has completed a merger with AGBA, a Hong Kong-based finance company. The combined entity, AGBA Group Holding, is now publicly traded on NASDAQ, resulting in a significant boost in Triller’s stock price. The merger values the combined company at $4 billion, with Triller shareholders owning 80% and AGBA shareholders owning 20%. The move allows Triller to finally go public, a goal it has been pursuing for some time.

The Charlotte Hornets are interviewing former NBA player and current ESPN analyst JJ Redick for their head coach vacancy. Redick has expressed interest in becoming a coach and has interviewed for other head coaching positions in the past. He retired from the NBA in 2021 and has since become a prominent NBA analyst for ESPN.