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Women's NCAA tourney attendance down 30% from record '24
The women's NCAA Tournament is chock full of new stars, but attendance through the first two rounds has dropped significantly minus last year's household names including Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.,It was always going to be difficult to match last year's record numbers, which saw a total of 292,4...
Stellar offenses in focus when BYU, Alabama clash in Sweet 16
NEWARK, N.J. -- The Utahns on BYU's roster have faint memories of the last time the Cougars made the Sweet 16, the 2010-11 team led by Jimmer Fredette.,"I probably was in school watching them, trying to sneak it on my phone and trying to tune in," North Salt Lake native Trevin Knell said Wednesday.,...
2025 Texas Children's Houston Open: Preview, Props & Best Bets
The top two players in the world are in the field for this week's Texas Children's Houston Open, which tees off Thursday at Memorial Park Golf Course.,It also represents the final opportunity for players to earn automatic spots into next month's Masters through the Official World Golf Ranking, so th...
Alex Bregman will play 3B for Red Sox, Rafael Devers will DH
The third baseman controversy in Boston is over after manager Alex Cora told WEEI on Wednesday that newcomer Alex Bregman will be the team's third baseman and Rafael Devers will serve as designated hitter.,The decision is about what's best for the team, according to Cora. The Red Sox open the campai...
NBA raising salary cap max 10 percent for 2025-26 season
The NBA will increase the salary cap by 10 percent for the 2025-26 season, ESPN reported. ,The increase -- the maximum allowed under the collective bargaining agreement -- is reportedly projected to bring the cap number from $140.6 million to $154.6 million. Additionally, the luxury tax threshold is...
5-star CB Jorden Edmonds commits to Alabama
Five-star cornerback Jorden Edmonds committed to Alabama on Wednesday in the Class of 2026.,Edmonds is considered the top CB in the class, according to the 247Sports composite rankings, and ranked as the 27th best player overall.,The 6-foot-2 Edmonds, out of Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Ga., ...
Titans sign QB Tim Boyle
The Tennessee Titans have signed veteran quarterback Tim Boyle, the team announced Wednesday.,Boyle, 30, has played parts of six seasons for six teams, most recently for the New York Giants. ,After seeing action in two games for the Miami Dolphins last season, Boyle signed with the Giants in Novembe...
Stephan Jaeger faces strong field in defense of Houston Open title
The Houston Open has dealt with a revolving door of title sponsors and multiple shifts in the PGA Tour schedule in recent years. It even fell off the schedule altogether in 2023.,Event organizers must be glad to have not only World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, but also World No. 2 Rory McIlroy in the fi...
NFL competition committee proposes replay, kickoff changes
The NFL competition committee proposed changes to rules for next season around replay review and kickoff rules, which will be voted on next week along with several team proposals, including eliminating the tush push.,The committee announced a proposal Wednesday that would expand the reach of instant...
Reds OF Austin Hays (calf) to open season on 10-day IL
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays will start the season on the 10-day injured list because of a left calf strain, manager Terry Francona said on Wednesday.,The move, which is retroactive to Monday, is expected to keep Hays out until at least April 3. The Reds open the season at home Thursday ag...
Alexandra Eala takes down Iga Swiatek to reach Miami semis
Wild card Alexandra Eala has gone from virtual unknown to a 19-year-old upset queen in the span of a week.,She recorded her biggest upset Wednesday with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over second-seeded Iga Swiatek of Poland to reach the semifinals of the Miami Open. The 140th-ranked Eala outplayed the five-tim...
Mets RHP Paul Blackburn (knee) to begin season on IL
New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn will open the season on the injured list with knee inflammation. ,Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters Wednesday that Blackburn will be shut down for 7 to 10 days but that he expects him back in April. ,Blackburn was set to open...
Former Will Wade assistant Bill Armstrong lands McNeese job
McNeese has hired Bill Armstrong as its new coach to replace Will Wade, who left to be the new coach at North Carolina State.,Armstrong has close ties to Wade, having been on the latter's staff at LSU from 2017-22.,Both Wade and Armstrong were dismissed from LSU in relation to alleged recruiting vio...
Kansas F KJ Adams has Achilles surgery
Kansas senior forward KJ Adams, who was injured in the NCAA Tournament first-round loss to Arkansas, had surgery on his torn Achilles on Wednesday, Jayhawks coach Bill Self announced.,Adams had grabbed a defensive rebound, landed on his left leg and tried to dribble to start a fast break but fell an...
Marlins acquire RHP Tyler Phillips from Phillies
The Miami Marlins acquired right-hander Tyler Phillips from the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.,In a corresponding move, the Marlins designated RHP Seth Martinez for assignment.,The Phillies DFA'd Phillips on Sunday. ,Phillips, 27, went 4-1 with a 6.87 ERA in...
Golf Glance: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy collide in Houston
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: Valspar Championship (Viktor Hovland),THIS WEEK: Texas Children's Houston Open, March 27-30,Course: Memorial Park Golf Course (Par 70, 7,475 Yards),Purse: $...
Coach: JuJu Watkins' injury 'will not shake her drive and dedication'
Southern California head coach Lindsay Gottlieb provided encouragement to injured standout forward JuJu Watkins with a statement over social media on Wednesday.,Watkins hurt her right knee in the top-seeded Trojans' 96-59 victory over Mississippi State on Monday in the second round of the NCAA Women...
Phil Mickelson: TGL 'could really be good for the game'
Despite a history of acrimony between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, one of the original defectors to the rival league made supportive comments at the conclusion of the inaugural TGL season on Tuesday night.,Phil Mickelson, who left the PGA Tour in June 2022 for upstart LIV Golf, responded to a post on ...
Iga Swiatek given extra security in Miami after harassment
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek will be playing under extra layers of security in Miami after she was harassed by a spectator during a practice session over the weekend, the BBC first reported Wednesday. ,The five-time major champion from Poland is set to play Philipppine wild card Alexandra Eala in the qua...
Expansion Valkyries first WNBA team to hit 10K season tickets
The Golden State Valkyries are the first WNBA team to sell 10,000 seasons tickets, the expansion team said.,The Valkyries are the first team to join the league since 2008 and will begin play May 16 at home against the Los Angeles Sparks. The Valkyries will share Chase Center with the Warriors.,"This...