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CONCACAF president opposes World Cup expansion
CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani voiced his opposition to the recent proposal to expand the 2030 FIFA World Cup to 64 teams.,The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be the first with 48 teams, up from 32 at Qatar in 2022.,Montagliani said increasing the size of the field...

Gabriel Landeskog rejoins Avs after AHL conditioning stint
Gabriel Landeskog rejoined the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday after a conditioning stint with their American Hockey League affiliate. ,He had one goal and one assist in two games for the Colorado Eagles, his first action in nearly three years after a series of setbacks with his injured right knee.,La...

Teammate: Lionel Messi wants to play in '26 World Cup
Lionel Messi has a "desire" to help Argentina defend its World Cup title next year, Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez said.,Messi, who turns 38 this summer, has not announced his plans for the 2026 tournament being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.,The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner was th...

Giants 2025 draft needs, picks, best fits, history
When the Giants granted head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen a reprieve at the end of a 3-14 season, there were no assurances on the longevity of their employment. ,It's now or never in New York.,But getting back in the passing lane in the NFC East with gaping holes on either side ...

Report: Joe Dumars to become Pelicans' president
The New Orleans Pelicans are finalizing a deal to make Hall of Famer Joe Dumars their president of basketball operations, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Dumars, who has been the NBA's executive vice president and head of basketball operations since 2022, would replace David Griffin, who was fired Monday aft...

Lions 2025 draft needs, picks, best fits, history
Almost untouchable until the Washington Commanders spoiled a Super Bowl plan in the postseason, the Detroit Lions did a lot of losing since the calendar turned to 2025.,Beyond another painful dismissal from the postseason, the Lions lost nearly half of their coaching staff. Offensive coordinator Ben...

It's a boy! Phils' Bryce Harper uses blue bat for gender reveal
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper put his spin on the gender reveal trend by stepping to the plate with a blue bat on Monday night.,Harper and his wife, Kayla, are expecting their fourth child. After ordering pink and blue bats from Victus Sports to cover his bases, he went to the plate for hi...

Buffs retiring jerseys of Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders
Colorado is retiring the uniform numbers for Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders at the Buffaloes' spring game on Saturday in Boulder, Colo.,The school announced its plans Monday to honor the No. 12 of Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, and the No. 2 of Sanders, the 2024 Big 12 Offensive Player o...

Reports: Dolphins, CB Jalen Ramsey agree to explore trade
It appears cornerback Jalen Ramsey's time as a Miami Dolphin could be coming to an end.,The Dolphins and Ramsey have mutually agreed to explore trade options, according to reports.,The Dolphins extended Ramsey's contract this spring. Spotrac reported Ramsey's contract has $91.8 over four years remai...

Sens F Brady Tkachuk expected to return for start of playoffs
Expect captain Brady Tkachuk to be on the ice for the Ottawa Senators when the Stanley Cup playoffs start on Saturday.,That word comes from head coach Travis Green, who had this simple response Monday when asked if Tkachuk would be back in time for the start of the playoffs: "I do.",Tkachuk, 25, pra...

Dodgers face Rockies, hope to overcome previous series slump
After three consecutive series defeats, the Los Angeles Dodgers will be out to end their skid when they host the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.,After opening the season with three consecutive series victories and an 8-0 record, the Dodgers have not won a series while going 4-6. They were upended...

Back at .500, Cardinals try to build momentum vs. Astros
The St. Louis Cardinals have climbed back to .500 by winning four of their last six games.,Their victories have come over some of the best pitchers in the game: Paul Skenes, Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler and Framber Valdez.,The Cardinals will try to keep rolling Tuesday night when they host the Houston A...

Padres host Cubs, look to move to 12-0 at home to start season
It took until late July last year for the San Diego Padres to hit their stride.,As a 14-3 start to the season shows, San Diego didn't quite wait as long to get going in 2025. Its come-from-behind 10-4 win Monday night over the Chicago Cubs upped its home record to 11-0 and tied the 1998 team, which ...

Pete Alonso, Mets aim to continue torrid stretch vs. Twins
Pete Alonso waited for much of the offseason without knowing where he would play in 2025.,Everything came together just before the start of spring training, and Alonso ended up returning to the only team he has known: the New York Mets.,Entering Tuesday's game between the Mets and the Minnesota Twin...

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays bid to bounce back vs. Braves
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has a new, huge contract but no home runs.,Guerrero will look to flex his muscles on Tuesday night when Toronto hosts the Atlanta Braves. ,The Blue Jays held a media conference on Monday afternoon to make Guerrero's 14-year, $500 million contract...

Another tough pitcher awaits Brewers as Tigers visit
The gauntlet of opposing starters will continue for the Milwaukee Brewers when they host the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Jack Flaherty on Tuesday night in the middle game of a three-games series.,Flaherty (1-0, 1.62 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Quinn Priester (0-0, 1.80 ERA), who will ma...

Rays seek to ride momentum of blowout in rematch vs. Red Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays' offense was unreliable until it went off in Monday's 16-1 blowout of the visiting Boston Red Sox.,Coming off season-high totals in runs and hits (16), the Rays will look to capture a series victory on Tuesday night when they continue their three-game set against the Red Sox.,As T...

After return to power, Yanks seek more of same vs. Royals
The New York Yankees saw their power turn sporadic for most of the past week until Monday.,After hitting four solo homers off Kansas City's Seth Lugo, the Yankees will attempt to keep the offense going Tuesday night when they continue a three-game series against the visiting Royals.,New York has hit...

Justin Verlander, Giants aim to hold down slumping Phils
Justin Verlander hasn't been at his best this season, but perhaps a matchup with the scuffling Philadelphia Phillies could prove to be the cure.,Verlander takes the ball for the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday when they continue their four-game road set against the Phillies.,Through three starts for...

Playoff home ice sealed, Kings head to Seatte
The Los Angeles Kings can rest easy.,Heading into games Tuesday on the road against the Seattle Kraken and Thursday at home against the Calgary Flames to close the regular season, the Kings have already clinched home-ice advantage in the opening round of the NHL's Western Conference playoffs.,And pe...