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Deadspin | Saint Mary’s star F Paulius Murauskas follows coach to Arizona State Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Saint Mary’s (CA) Gaels forward Paulius Murauskas (23) dribbles the ball during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Former Saint Mary’s star forward Paulius Murauskas said Wednesday that he’s transferring to Arizona State to once again play for coach Randy Bennett. Murauskas blossomed in two seasons under Bennett and was one of the best players in the West Coast Conference this past season when he averaged 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 33 games (32 starts). The Gaels made the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight season. Bennett departed Saint Mary’s after the season to take over the Sun Devils. “I followed my heart and chose the place where I trust the people and feel valued not just as a player, but as a person,” Murauskas said in an Instagram post. “I want to finish my college journey with the people who made the last two years so amazing and helped me become who I am now as a person and a player.” Murauskas averaged 15.1 points and 7.6 rebounds in 68 games (67 starts) in his two seasons at Moraga, Calif. The lone time he didn’t start came in last month’s first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Texas A&M when he was battling an illness and came in off the bench and played 23 minutes. “Money is important, but the people in your life matter more,” Murauskas said. “Let’s finish where everything started.” The 6-foot-8 Murauskas, from Lithuania, began his college career at Arizona and saw limited action during the 2023-24 season before moving on to Saint Mary’s. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Saint #Marys #star #Paulius #Murauskas #coach #Arizona #State

Deadspin | Saint Mary’s star F Paulius Murauskas follows coach to Arizona State
Deadspin | Saint Mary’s star F Paulius Murauskas follows coach to Arizona State Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Saint Mary’s (CA) Gaels forward Paulius Murauskas (23) dribbles the ball during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Former Saint Mary’s star forward Paulius Murauskas said Wednesday that he’s transferring to Arizona State to once again play for coach Randy Bennett. Murauskas blossomed in two seasons under Bennett and was one of the best players in the West Coast Conference this past season when he averaged 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 33 games (32 starts). The Gaels made the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight season. Bennett departed Saint Mary’s after the season to take over the Sun Devils. “I followed my heart and chose the place where I trust the people and feel valued not just as a player, but as a person,” Murauskas said in an Instagram post. “I want to finish my college journey with the people who made the last two years so amazing and helped me become who I am now as a person and a player.” Murauskas averaged 15.1 points and 7.6 rebounds in 68 games (67 starts) in his two seasons at Moraga, Calif. The lone time he didn’t start came in last month’s first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Texas A&M when he was battling an illness and came in off the bench and played 23 minutes. “Money is important, but the people in your life matter more,” Murauskas said. “Let’s finish where everything started.” The 6-foot-8 Murauskas, from Lithuania, began his college career at Arizona and saw limited action during the 2023-24 season before moving on to Saint Mary’s. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Saint #Marys #star #Paulius #Murauskas #coach #Arizona #StateMar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Saint Mary’s (CA) Gaels forward Paulius Murauskas (23) dribbles the ball during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Former Saint Mary’s star forward Paulius Murauskas said Wednesday that he’s transferring to Arizona State to once again play for coach Randy Bennett.

Murauskas blossomed in two seasons under Bennett and was one of the best players in the West Coast Conference this past season when he averaged 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 33 games (32 starts). The Gaels made the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight season.

Bennett departed Saint Mary’s after the season to take over the Sun Devils.


“I followed my heart and chose the place where I trust the people and feel valued not just as a player, but as a person,” Murauskas said in an Instagram post. “I want to finish my college journey with the people who made the last two years so amazing and helped me become who I am now as a person and a player.”

Murauskas averaged 15.1 points and 7.6 rebounds in 68 games (67 starts) in his two seasons at Moraga, Calif. The lone time he didn’t start came in last month’s first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Texas A&M when he was battling an illness and came in off the bench and played 23 minutes.

“Money is important, but the people in your life matter more,” Murauskas said. “Let’s finish where everything started.”

The 6-foot-8 Murauskas, from Lithuania, began his college career at Arizona and saw limited action during the 2023-24 season before moving on to Saint Mary’s.


–Field Level Media

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Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Saint Mary’s (CA) Gaels forward Paulius Murauskas (23) dribbles the ball during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Former Saint Mary’s star forward Paulius Murauskas said Wednesday that he’s transferring to Arizona State to once again play for coach Randy Bennett.

Murauskas blossomed in two seasons under Bennett and was one of the best players in the West Coast Conference this past season when he averaged 18.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 33 games (32 starts). The Gaels made the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight season.

Bennett departed Saint Mary’s after the season to take over the Sun Devils.

“I followed my heart and chose the place where I trust the people and feel valued not just as a player, but as a person,” Murauskas said in an Instagram post. “I want to finish my college journey with the people who made the last two years so amazing and helped me become who I am now as a person and a player.”

Murauskas averaged 15.1 points and 7.6 rebounds in 68 games (67 starts) in his two seasons at Moraga, Calif. The lone time he didn’t start came in last month’s first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Texas A&M when he was battling an illness and came in off the bench and played 23 minutes.

“Money is important, but the people in your life matter more,” Murauskas said. “Let’s finish where everything started.”

The 6-foot-8 Murauskas, from Lithuania, began his college career at Arizona and saw limited action during the 2023-24 season before moving on to Saint Mary’s.

–Field Level Media

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Deadspin | Top draft needs for all 32 teams <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/20108878.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/20108878.jpg" alt="NFL: Combine" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks to the press at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>Wily general managers attempt to sell their plan to select the “best player available” prior to every draft. But front-office personnel of teams drafting at the top are not fortunate enough to ignore roster needs if they’d like to stick around for next year’s draft. </p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>With free agency all but in the books and a few straggling items still up for bidding on the trade market, here’s how we view the primary roster needs for all 32 teams before the 2026 NFL Draft begins.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>Arizona Cardinals</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>Farewell to No. 1 pick Kyler Murray, which means the Cardinals can start at QB1 and work their way down if they want to rebound in the NFC West.</p> </section><section id="section-5"> <p>Position needs: QB, OT, WR, LB, EDGE</p> </section><section id="section-6"> <p>Atlanta Falcons</p> </section><section id="section-7"> <p>Without knowing the ultimate direction of the offense, we can say Kevin Stefanski and his QB1 to be named later would benefit from a polished offensive line and skill-position help.</p> </section><section id="section-8"> <p>Position needs: WR, OT, CB, LB</p> </section><section id="section-9"> <p>Baltimore Ravens</p> </section><section id="section-10"> <p>Not securing three-time Pro Bowl C Tyler Linderbaum might haunt the Ravens if they can’t find suitable starters at center and guard in the draft. Signing Trey Hendrickson can beef up the pass rush, but more premium talent is coveted on the edge. </p> </section><section id="section-11"> <p>Position needs: IOL, OLB, DL, WR, CB</p> </section><section id="section-12"> <p>Buffalo Bills</p> </section><section id="section-13"> <p>Slings and arrows at Keon Coleman were not the ideal motivation for a draft-and-develop philosophy. Spending big at QB and RB tightens margin for error in Buffalo. </p> </section><section id="section-14"> <p>Position needs: WR, S, EDGE, LB, CB</p> </section><section id="section-15"> <p>Carolina Panthers</p> </section><section id="section-16"> <p>Restocking the secondary and maybe even a third wide receiver in three years selected in the top 32 would be wins for the Panthers.</p> </section><section id="section-17"> <p>Position needs: CB, S, TE, OT, WR</p> </section><section id="section-18"> <p>Chicago Bears</p> </section><section id="section-19"> <p>Division and playoff push aside, the Bears didn’t sport a shutdown defense most of the year and survived on scraps and takeaways. </p> </section><section id="section-20"> <p>Position needs: Edge, DL, C, CB</p> </section><section id="section-21"> <p>Cincinnati Bengals</p> </section><section id="section-22"> <p>Swapped the No. 10 pick for DT Dexter Lawrence. With a fortunate break they could still score a pass rusher in a draft with an abundance of options, even if no perfect fit for this defense.</p> </section><section id="section-23"> <p>Position needs: Edge, CB, OL, TE, LB</p> </section><section id="section-24"> <p>Cleveland Browns</p> </section><section id="section-25"> <p>Your vantage point on the latest reset in Cleveland might add or subtract a position on this list. </p> </section><section id="section-26"> <p>Position needs: OL, WR, QB, CB, LB, EDGE</p> </section><section id="section-27"> <p>Dallas Cowboys</p> </section><section id="section-28"> <p>If only the Cowboys could find a versatile pass rusher like Micah Parsons, right?</p> </section><section id="section-29"> <p>Position needs: Edge, DL, LB, S, CB</p> </section><section id="section-30"> <p>Denver Broncos</p> </section><section id="section-31"> <p>No first-round pick, no problem for the Broncos. They’ve unearthed mid-round gems each year under the current regime.</p> </section><section id="section-32"> <p>Position needs: TE, LB, EDGE, DL</p> </section><section id="section-33"> <p>Detroit Lions</p> </section><section id="section-34"> <p>Pairing a speed demon with Aidan Hutchinson is the next-level move for Detroit’s defense.</p> </section><section id="section-35"> <p>Position needs: Edge, OL, LB, CB</p> </section><section id="section-36"> <p>Green Bay Packers</p> </section><section id="section-37"> <p>Protect Jordan Love first, and that might require a premium pick. Then make sure he has ample receiving options at a position where injuries have been a hurdle. And fetch a pass rusher with Micah Parsons coming back from injury and Rashan Gary gone.</p> </section><section id="section-38"> <p>Position needs: OT, WR, Edge, DL, CB</p> </section><section id="section-39"> <p>Houston Texans</p> </section><section id="section-40"> <p>Another 12-win season and a pretty productive offseason to date funnels the Texans into a draft where the focus is on offensive line and defensive line reinforcements. </p> </section><section id="section-41"> <p>Position needs: OL, DL, LB, DB, Edge</p> </section><section id="section-42"> <p>Indianapolis Colts</p> </section><section id="section-43"> <p>One of the sharpest offenses in the NFL the first half of last season crumbled down the stretch. GM Chris Ballard argues Sauce Gardner, acquired for Indy’s first-round pick at the trade deadline, is the Colts’ 2026 first-rounder. His job might depend on mining more gems in the middle of the draft.</p> </section><section id="section-44"> <p>Position needs: OT, WR, EDGE, LB, S</p> </section><section id="section-45"> <p>Jacksonville Jaguars</p> </section><section id="section-46"> <p>There is always a chance the leadership of the Jaguars makes a dramatic play on draft night. If an elite defender is falling Thursday, don’t be surprised to see the Jacksonville draft room pop up on your screen.</p> </section><section id="section-47"> <p>Position needs: DT, S, Edge, LB, CB</p> </section><section id="section-48"> <p>Kansas City Chiefs</p> </section><section id="section-49"> <p>Good news: Two first-round picks (9, 29). Bad news: We count six positions where the starter is uncertain or replacement level and more with contextual question marks. The secondary makeover is incomplete with a legitimate No. 1 corner to replace Trent McDuffie.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-50"> <p>Position needs: CB, Edge, OL, WR, DL</p> </section> <section id="section-51"> <p>Los Angeles Chargers</p> </section><section id="section-52"> <p>For all the Chargers have invested in the offensive line — draft capital and real dollars — it’s not there yet.</p> </section><section id="section-53"> <p>Position needs: OL, WR, Edge, DL, DB</p> </section><section id="section-54"> <p>Los Angeles Rams</p> </section><section id="section-55"> <p>Matthew Stafford is closer to AARP than his physical prime, which begs the question: How long can the Rams get away with not having a QB of the future?</p> </section><section id="section-56"> <p>Position needs: LB, QB, DL, S, Edge</p> </section><section id="section-57"> <p>Las Vegas Raiders</p> </section><section id="section-58"> <p>No team drafts first overall without countless roster concerns to help put them at the bottom of the NFL standings.</p> </section><section id="section-59"> <p>Position needs: QB, OT, DT, WR</p> </section><section id="section-60"> <p>Miami Dolphins</p> </section><section id="section-61"> <p>Can’t list everything on the shopping list in South Beach. Jeff Hafley and Jon Eric-Sullivan are in charge, have two first-round picks and more needs than Michael has Jordans. </p> </section><section id="section-62"> <p>Position needs: WR, CB, S, TE, Edge</p> </section><section id="section-63"> <p>Minnesota Vikings</p> </section><section id="section-64"> <p>The QB competition in the Twin Cities takes all the headlines, although attention and some assembly is going to be required for this defense to be up to snuff by September.</p> </section><section id="section-65"> <p>Position needs: LB, S, RB, DL, TE</p> </section><section id="section-66"> <p>New England Patriots</p> </section><section id="section-67"> <p>Watching the Super Bowl, there were a few takeaways postgame well before anyone thought, “the Patriots will be back.” Maybe Mike Vrabel can just add magic and Drake Maye will resume plowing the MVP track. Or maybe New England excelled at covering up fatal flaws which were exposed by the Seahawks.</p> </section><section id="section-68"> <p>Position needs: OT, LB, Edge, WR, DT</p> </section><section id="section-69"> <p>New Orleans Saints</p> </section><section id="section-70"> <p>Retooling on defense is a work in progress and if the Saints want Tyler Shough to take another step in his pro development, weapons are not in great supply at wide receiver or running back.</p> </section><section id="section-71"> <p>Position needs: Edge, CB, DL, WR, OL</p> </section><section id="section-72"> <p>New York Giants</p> </section><section id="section-73"> <p>John Harbaugh should see a lot to like with two top-10 picks. O-line and d-line are the likely highest priorities.</p> </section><section id="section-74"> <p>Position needs: DT, LB, IOL, WR, CB</p> </section><section id="section-75"> <p>New York Jets</p> </section><section id="section-76"> <p>How are we feeling about running it back with Geno Smith, Jets fans? That’s what we thought.</p> </section><section id="section-77"> <p>Position needs: QB, CB, Edge, WR</p> </section><section id="section-78"> <p>Philadelphia Eagles</p> </section><section id="section-79"> <p>Philly always invests in the line, and if there’s a playmaker at safety that makes sense, this could be the year to jump the queue to go get him.</p> </section><section id="section-80"> <p>Position needs: Edge, S, WR, OL, TE</p> </section><section id="section-81"> <p>Pittsburgh Steelers</p> </section><section id="section-82"> <p>Make it six consecutive years an NFL team waits as Aaron Rodgers contemplates whether to return. But he’s 42, so even if we get Vintage Aaron one more season, a Plan B is a must for the Steelers. </p> </section><section id="section-83"> <p>Position needs: QB, OL, WR, TE, LB</p> </section><section id="section-84"> <p>Seattle Seahawks</p> </section><section id="section-85"> <p>Zero doubt GM John Schneider has called every team in the league offering to drop out of the first round to add to the team’s current haul of four total picks.</p> </section><section id="section-86"> <p>Position needs: CB, EDGE, WR, OL</p> </section><section id="section-87"> <p>San Francisco 49ers</p> </section><section id="section-88"> <p>Left tackle Trent Williams maintains dog status when he’s healthy. The offense, not just the line, isn’t the same when he’s unavailable. </p> </section><section id="section-89"> <p>Position needs: OL, WR, TE, S</p> </section><section id="section-90"> <p>Tampa Bay Buccaneers</p> </section><section id="section-91"> <p>Head coach Todd Bowles prefers a more dominant front seven to spearhead the defense. </p> </section><section id="section-92"> <p>Position needs: Edge, CB, WR, LB</p> </section><section id="section-93"> <p>Tennessee Titans</p> </section><section id="section-94"> <p>We aren’t going to list running back because Tony Pollard was better-than-average last season. We would understand the rationale of selecting Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love early, but if the Titans get a crack at a blue-chip pass rusher they can’t look away.</p> </section><section id="section-95"> <p>Position needs: Edge, WR, LB, OL, TE</p> </section><section id="section-96"> <p>Washington Commanders</p> </section><section id="section-97"> <p>Erasing last season is one thing, forgetting the why behind Washington’s decline would be another. Jayden Daniels rarely had enough playmakers on the field and even a spendy offseason on defense this spring hasn’t plugged all of the problematic leaks.</p> </section><section id="section-98"> <p>Position needs: WR, Edge, OL, DB, RB</p> </section><section id="section-99"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section></div> #Deadspin #Top #draft #teams

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Welcome to Sportstar’s Highlights of Day 1 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s in London.

PLAYING XI

New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (w), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, William ORourke

England: Emilio Gay, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (w), Ben Stokes (c), Gus Atkinson, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir

TOSS

New Zealand opts to field.

PREVIEW

England will have a chance to prove it has learned from its Ashes drubbing when it faces New Zealand in the first Test of its home season at Lord’s on Thursday.

The English were swept aside 4-1 in Australia in a series that ended in January, sparking renewed criticism of Brendon McCullum’s men over their ultra-aggressive “Bazball” style of cricket.

Attacking cricket has been the hallmark of McCullum’s four years as England coach, starting with a thrilling series win over New Zealand in 2022.

But it has failed to deliver series wins against either Australia or India, and McCullum accepts England must display greater cricket intelligence if it is to improve.

Click here for the full preview

WHEN AND WHERE TO WATCH

The first Test between England and New Zealand is being televised on the Sony Sports Network. The match can also be live streamed on SonyLIV.

THE SQUADS

England: Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (w), Ben Stokes (c), Shoaib Bashir, Josh Tongue, Ollie Robinson, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker.

New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (w), Dean Foxcroft, Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, William O’Rourke, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry.

Published on Jun 04, 2026

#ENG #1st #Test #Day #Highlights #Zealand #collapses #England #bowled">ENG vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: New Zealand collapses after England bowled out for 140 Welcome to Sportstar’s Highlights of Day 1 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s in London.PLAYING XINew Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (w), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, William ORourkeEngland: Emilio Gay, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (w), Ben Stokes (c), Gus Atkinson, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, Shoaib BashirTOSSNew Zealand opts to field.PREVIEWEngland will have a chance to prove it has learned from its Ashes drubbing when it faces New Zealand in the first Test of its home season at Lord’s on Thursday.The English were swept aside 4-1 in Australia in a series that ended in January, sparking renewed criticism of Brendon McCullum’s men over their ultra-aggressive “Bazball” style of cricket.Attacking cricket has been the hallmark of McCullum’s four years as England coach, starting with a thrilling series win over New Zealand in 2022.But it has failed to deliver series wins against either Australia or India, and McCullum accepts England must display greater cricket intelligence if it is to improve.Click here for the full previewWHEN AND WHERE TO WATCHThe first Test between England and New Zealand is being televised on the Sony Sports Network. The match can also be live streamed on SonyLIV.THE SQUADSEngland: Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (w), Ben Stokes (c), Shoaib Bashir, Josh Tongue, Ollie Robinson, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker.New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (w), Dean Foxcroft, Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, William O’Rourke, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry.Published on Jun 04, 2026 #ENG #1st #Test #Day #Highlights #Zealand #collapses #England #bowled

Click here for the full preview

WHEN AND WHERE TO WATCH

The first Test between England and New Zealand is being televised on the Sony Sports Network. The match can also be live streamed on SonyLIV.

THE SQUADS

England: Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (w), Ben Stokes (c), Shoaib Bashir, Josh Tongue, Ollie Robinson, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker.

New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (w), Dean Foxcroft, Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, William O’Rourke, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry.

Published on Jun 04, 2026

#ENG #1st #Test #Day #Highlights #Zealand #collapses #England #bowled">ENG vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: New Zealand collapses after England bowled out for 140

Welcome to Sportstar’s Highlights of Day 1 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s in London.

PLAYING XI

New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (w), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, William ORourke

England: Emilio Gay, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (w), Ben Stokes (c), Gus Atkinson, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir

TOSS

New Zealand opts to field.

PREVIEW

England will have a chance to prove it has learned from its Ashes drubbing when it faces New Zealand in the first Test of its home season at Lord’s on Thursday.

The English were swept aside 4-1 in Australia in a series that ended in January, sparking renewed criticism of Brendon McCullum’s men over their ultra-aggressive “Bazball” style of cricket.

Attacking cricket has been the hallmark of McCullum’s four years as England coach, starting with a thrilling series win over New Zealand in 2022.

But it has failed to deliver series wins against either Australia or India, and McCullum accepts England must display greater cricket intelligence if it is to improve.

Click here for the full preview

WHEN AND WHERE TO WATCH

The first Test between England and New Zealand is being televised on the Sony Sports Network. The match can also be live streamed on SonyLIV.

THE SQUADS

England: Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (w), Ben Stokes (c), Shoaib Bashir, Josh Tongue, Ollie Robinson, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker.

New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (w), Dean Foxcroft, Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, William O’Rourke, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry.

Published on Jun 04, 2026

#ENG #1st #Test #Day #Highlights #Zealand #collapses #England #bowled
Deadspin | Wyndham Clark, J.J. Spaun part of 4-way tie for Memorial lead May 31, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; J.J. Spaun plays his shot from the sixth tee during the final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images Former U.S. Open winners Wyndham Clark and J.J. Spaun share the first-round lead of the Memorial Tournament with Ryan Gerard and Englishman Tommy Fleetwood after they each shot 5-under-par 67 on Thursday in Dublin, Ohio. Two weeks out from the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, Clark and Spaun showed where their games stood as they prepare to contend for a second major title. Clark won the U.S. Open in 2023 and Spaun is the reigning champion. Clark putted from off the green to convert a 45 1/2-foot eagle at the par-5 15th hole Thursday. That got him to 6 under par, but he bogeyed the penultimate hole at Muirfield Village Golf Club to drop back. Clark only qualified for the signature event after he won the Charles Schwab Challenge on Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas, which earned him enough points via the “Aon Swing 5” pathway. Spaun birdied his final hole to get to 5 under, while Fleetwood posted the only bogey-free card among the leaders. Gerard had a much wilder afternoon and finished with only five pars on his card. He went out in even-par 36 with two bogeys, two bounce-back birdies, then an eagle and a double bogey at Nos. 7 and 8. But he caught fire on the back nine with six birdies, including five straight at Nos. 12-16, before a bogey at No. 17 knocked him back to 5 under. Canada’s Nick Taylor is alone in fifth at 4-under 68, and Sam Burns and England’s Justin Rose are tied at 3-under 69. Two-time defending champion Scottie Scheffler had a number of mistakes on the back nine, including a tee shot into the water at the par-3 16th that led to a double bogey. The World No. 1 settled for a 1-over 73 and isn’t a lock to make Friday’s 36-hole cut (top 50 and ties, plus anyone within 10 shots of the lead). World No. 2 Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, seeking his first victory at Jack Nicklaus’ tournament, opened with a 1-under 71. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Wyndham #Clark #J.J #Spaun #part #4way #tie #Memorial #leadMay 31, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; J.J. Spaun plays his shot from the sixth tee during the final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Former U.S. Open winners Wyndham Clark and J.J. Spaun share the first-round lead of the Memorial Tournament with Ryan Gerard and Englishman Tommy Fleetwood after they each shot 5-under-par 67 on Thursday in Dublin, Ohio.

Two weeks out from the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, Clark and Spaun showed where their games stood as they prepare to contend for a second major title. Clark won the U.S. Open in 2023 and Spaun is the reigning champion.

Clark putted from off the green to convert a 45 1/2-foot eagle at the par-5 15th hole Thursday. That got him to 6 under par, but he bogeyed the penultimate hole at Muirfield Village Golf Club to drop back.

Clark only qualified for the signature event after he won the Charles Schwab Challenge on Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas, which earned him enough points via the “Aon Swing 5” pathway.


Spaun birdied his final hole to get to 5 under, while Fleetwood posted the only bogey-free card among the leaders.

Gerard had a much wilder afternoon and finished with only five pars on his card. He went out in even-par 36 with two bogeys, two bounce-back birdies, then an eagle and a double bogey at Nos. 7 and 8. But he caught fire on the back nine with six birdies, including five straight at Nos. 12-16, before a bogey at No. 17 knocked him back to 5 under.

Canada’s Nick Taylor is alone in fifth at 4-under 68, and Sam Burns and England’s Justin Rose are tied at 3-under 69.

Two-time defending champion Scottie Scheffler had a number of mistakes on the back nine, including a tee shot into the water at the par-3 16th that led to a double bogey. The World No. 1 settled for a 1-over 73 and isn’t a lock to make Friday’s 36-hole cut (top 50 and ties, plus anyone within 10 shots of the lead).

World No. 2 Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, seeking his first victory at Jack Nicklaus’ tournament, opened with a 1-under 71.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Wyndham #Clark #J.J #Spaun #part #4way #tie #Memorial #lead">Deadspin | Wyndham Clark, J.J. Spaun part of 4-way tie for Memorial lead May 31, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; J.J. Spaun plays his shot from the sixth tee during the final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images Former U.S. Open winners Wyndham Clark and J.J. Spaun share the first-round lead of the Memorial Tournament with Ryan Gerard and Englishman Tommy Fleetwood after they each shot 5-under-par 67 on Thursday in Dublin, Ohio. Two weeks out from the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, Clark and Spaun showed where their games stood as they prepare to contend for a second major title. Clark won the U.S. Open in 2023 and Spaun is the reigning champion. Clark putted from off the green to convert a 45 1/2-foot eagle at the par-5 15th hole Thursday. That got him to 6 under par, but he bogeyed the penultimate hole at Muirfield Village Golf Club to drop back. Clark only qualified for the signature event after he won the Charles Schwab Challenge on Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas, which earned him enough points via the “Aon Swing 5” pathway. Spaun birdied his final hole to get to 5 under, while Fleetwood posted the only bogey-free card among the leaders. Gerard had a much wilder afternoon and finished with only five pars on his card. He went out in even-par 36 with two bogeys, two bounce-back birdies, then an eagle and a double bogey at Nos. 7 and 8. But he caught fire on the back nine with six birdies, including five straight at Nos. 12-16, before a bogey at No. 17 knocked him back to 5 under. Canada’s Nick Taylor is alone in fifth at 4-under 68, and Sam Burns and England’s Justin Rose are tied at 3-under 69. Two-time defending champion Scottie Scheffler had a number of mistakes on the back nine, including a tee shot into the water at the par-3 16th that led to a double bogey. The World No. 1 settled for a 1-over 73 and isn’t a lock to make Friday’s 36-hole cut (top 50 and ties, plus anyone within 10 shots of the lead). World No. 2 Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, seeking his first victory at Jack Nicklaus’ tournament, opened with a 1-under 71. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Wyndham #Clark #J.J #Spaun #part #4way #tie #Memorial #lead

A strange TikTok popped up on Dylan Harper’s page the day after the game. Harper reposted a video with the title “De’Aaron Fox seen honoring playoff James Harden after shooting one of his statline.” The video showed Fox’s 3-for-13 box score line next to Harden’s 3-for-13 line in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the first round. The video is no longer on Harper’s page, but multiple people confirmed it was indeed there earlier.

The most likely explanation here is that Harper accidentally reposted the video to his page without realizing what he was doing.

Harper played 28 minutes in Game 1. Fox played 38 minutes. If Harper continues to be more effective, head coach Mitch Johnson will have to make a tough decision to sit a veteran for a rookie.

Harden is a famous playoff dropper. I wouldn’t put Fox in that category yet, but he hasn’t been very good during this Spurs run. In his defense, Fox has been playing through an ankle sprain that he suffered in the Western Conference Finals. Harper is also playing through an abductor injury.

I wouldn’t blame Harper is he felt frustrated with his role in Game 1 especially after such a hot start. He can’t air his grievances on social media, even if it was by accident. Chalk this up to a rookie mistake by Harper. He doesn’t make many of them.

#Dylan #Harper #reposted #DeAaron #Fox #slander #video #TikTok #Spurs #NBA #Finals #loss">Dylan Harper reposted De’Aaron Fox slander video on TikTok after Spurs’ NBA Finals loss The Spurs chose to ride with their 0 million man De’Aaron Fox in the last four minutes of regulation, and he missed an easy jump shot and then bailed out the Knicks with a stupid foul that helped swing the game for New York. Fox ended the night with seven points on 3-of-13 shooting in 38 minutes, while Harper was electric off the bench with 16 points. Right now, Harper feels like the better player even though he’s just 20 years old.A strange TikTok popped up on Dylan Harper’s page the day after the game. Harper reposted a video with the title “De’Aaron Fox seen honoring playoff James Harden after shooting one of his statline.” The video showed Fox’s 3-for-13 box score line next to Harden’s 3-for-13 line in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the first round. The video is no longer on Harper’s page, but multiple people confirmed it was indeed there earlier.The most likely explanation here is that Harper accidentally reposted the video to his page without realizing what he was doing.Harper played 28 minutes in Game 1. Fox played 38 minutes. If Harper continues to be more effective, head coach Mitch Johnson will have to make a tough decision to sit a veteran for a rookie.Harden is a famous playoff dropper. I wouldn’t put Fox in that category yet, but he hasn’t been very good during this Spurs run. In his defense, Fox has been playing through an ankle sprain that he suffered in the Western Conference Finals. Harper is also playing through an abductor injury.I wouldn’t blame Harper is he felt frustrated with his role in Game 1 especially after such a hot start. He can’t air his grievances on social media, even if it was by accident. Chalk this up to a rookie mistake by Harper. He doesn’t make many of them. #Dylan #Harper #reposted #DeAaron #Fox #slander #video #TikTok #Spurs #NBA #Finals #loss

The most likely explanation here is that Harper accidentally reposted the video to his page without realizing what he was doing.

Harper played 28 minutes in Game 1. Fox played 38 minutes. If Harper continues to be more effective, head coach Mitch Johnson will have to make a tough decision to sit a veteran for a rookie.

Harden is a famous playoff dropper. I wouldn’t put Fox in that category yet, but he hasn’t been very good during this Spurs run. In his defense, Fox has been playing through an ankle sprain that he suffered in the Western Conference Finals. Harper is also playing through an abductor injury.

I wouldn’t blame Harper is he felt frustrated with his role in Game 1 especially after such a hot start. He can’t air his grievances on social media, even if it was by accident. Chalk this up to a rookie mistake by Harper. He doesn’t make many of them.

#Dylan #Harper #reposted #DeAaron #Fox #slander #video #TikTok #Spurs #NBA #Finals #loss">Dylan Harper reposted De’Aaron Fox slander video on TikTok after Spurs’ NBA Finals loss

The Spurs chose to ride with their $230 million man De’Aaron Fox in the last four minutes of regulation, and he missed an easy jump shot and then bailed out the Knicks with a stupid foul that helped swing the game for New York. Fox ended the night with seven points on 3-of-13 shooting in 38 minutes, while Harper was electric off the bench with 16 points. Right now, Harper feels like the better player even though he’s just 20 years old.

A strange TikTok popped up on Dylan Harper’s page the day after the game. Harper reposted a video with the title “De’Aaron Fox seen honoring playoff James Harden after shooting one of his statline.” The video showed Fox’s 3-for-13 box score line next to Harden’s 3-for-13 line in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the first round. The video is no longer on Harper’s page, but multiple people confirmed it was indeed there earlier.

The most likely explanation here is that Harper accidentally reposted the video to his page without realizing what he was doing.

Harper played 28 minutes in Game 1. Fox played 38 minutes. If Harper continues to be more effective, head coach Mitch Johnson will have to make a tough decision to sit a veteran for a rookie.

Harden is a famous playoff dropper. I wouldn’t put Fox in that category yet, but he hasn’t been very good during this Spurs run. In his defense, Fox has been playing through an ankle sprain that he suffered in the Western Conference Finals. Harper is also playing through an abductor injury.

I wouldn’t blame Harper is he felt frustrated with his role in Game 1 especially after such a hot start. He can’t air his grievances on social media, even if it was by accident. Chalk this up to a rookie mistake by Harper. He doesn’t make many of them.

#Dylan #Harper #reposted #DeAaron #Fox #slander #video #TikTok #Spurs #NBA #Finals #loss

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