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Yankees face Giants again, determined to show even more
The New York Yankees will not put too much stock into their lopsided season-opening victory, or a fruitless performance from three-time American League MVP Aaron Judge.,Following the Yankees' 7-0 romp on the road against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, followed by an abrupt day off Thursday, ...
Postseason wear and tear leaves mark on Dodgers' Opening Day roster
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be paying the bill for their 2025 playoff run with three contributors to their World Series title opening this season on the injured list.,Left-hander Blake Snell and utility player Tommy Edman went on the injured list leading up to Opening Day and Enrique Hernandez went...
South Florida reels in Chris Mack as new coach
Former Xavier and Louisville coach Chris Mack was hired Thursday as the new head man at South Florida.,Mack went 45-20 over the past two seasons at College of Charleston.,"I am truly excited for the opportunity to lead a South Florida basketball program that's on an exceptional trajectory and to joi...
Report: President Trump sets committees to discuss future of college sports
President Donald Trump has put together five committees to recommend reforms in college sports, CBS Sports reported Thursday.,Earlier this month, he brought together a who's who of leaders from college and pro sports, the media and politics for the "Saving College Sports" meeting at the White House....
Aaron Rai (neck) withdraws from Houston Open
Aaron Rai withdrew with a neck injury prior to the start of Thursday's first round at the Houston Open.,Taylor Moore, 32, replaced the Englishman in the field at Memorial Park Golf Course.,Rai, 31, missed the cuts at The Players and the Valspar Championship this month after finishing T23 on March 1 ...
Ex-NFL QB Robert Griffin III makes Team USA flag football team
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III will try to upset the status quo in flag football after he was named to the 24-member Team USA Football men's national team on Thursday.,The group, made up primarily of flag football mainstays, is headed to training camp where it will be pared down to a 12-m...
UNC might call, but Nate Oats 'not looking to leave' Alabama
CHICAGO -- Nate Oats planted Alabama in another Sweet 16 and has taken the Crimson Tide to the Final Four. Does that mean he won't pick up if North Carolina calls with a job offer?,"Yeah, names are going to get mentioned. I'm probably one of 10 or 12. Like whatever. It is what it is," Oats said Thur...
Will Wade opts to 'go home,' leaves NC State to join LSU
Will Wade announced over social media on Thursday that he is leaving his job as the head coach at North Carolina State to return to the same post at LSU.,Wade, 43, previously was the head coach of the Tigers from 2017-22, guiding the program to three NCAA Tournament appearances in those five seasons...
Red Bulls acquire Colombian D Julian Bazan
The New York Red Bulls acquired defender Julian Bazan from Colombian top-flight side Deportivo Pereira on Thursday.,Bazan, 20, is under contract through 2027-28 with options for 2028-29 and 2029-30. He will occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot.,"We're very pleased to add Julian to our club. He's a pl...
Bulls F Jalen Smith (calf), G Jaden Ivey (knee) done for season
Chicago Bulls power forward Jalen Smith and guard Jaden Ivey will miss the rest of the season due to their respective injuries, the team announced Thursday.,Smith aggravated his right calf while playing in just six minutes of Chicago's 157-137 setback to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.,He avera...
New Commanders uniforms coming on April 15
The Washington Commanders will unveil their new uniforms for the 2026 season on April 15, the team announced Thursday with a video teaser on social media.,Reports from the nation's capital have suggested that the team is planning to permanently adopt the "Super Bowl Era" throwback uniforms introduce...
Georgia Southern coach Charlie Henry gets 4-year extension
Georgia Southern men's basketball coach Charlie Henry signed a four-year contract extension through the 2029-30 season.,The school announced the contract news on Thursday but did not disclose financial terms.,"Today is a great day for our men's basketball program as we announce the contract extensio...
Retirement not for St. John's coach Rick Pitino; planning to 'stay as long as I can'
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- St. John's coach Rick Pitino might not have plans for his 74th birthday in September, but he'll sooner consider putting them on his calendar than weigh the prospect of retirement. ,Pitino has St. John's back in the Sweet 16 with a shot at No. 1 seed Duke in the East Region semifi...
Report: Georgia Southern coach Charlie Henry to get new 4-year deal
Georgia Southern and men's basketball coach Charlie Henry are in agreement on a new four-year contract, ESPN reported Thursday.,No financial terms were disclosed.,The Eagles finished the regular season at 16-15 and 8-10 in the Sun Belt Conference. To qualify for the NCAA Tournament, the No. 10-seede...
Tom Brady on comeback: NFL didn't 'like that idea very much'
Tom Brady toyed with the idea of a potential comeback, going so far as to ask the NFL if it were permissible for a minority owner of a team to play in a league game.,Per NFL rules, a player can't also be an owner.,"I actually have inquired, and they don't like that idea very much," Brady told CNBC. ...
Senators D Thomas Chabot (broken arm) out 4-8 weeks
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will miss the rest of the regular season following surgery Thursday to repair a broken bone in his right arm.,Chabot, 29, is expected to be sidelined for four to eight weeks, head coach Travis Green confirmed. ,The playoffs -- should the Senators qualify -- b...
Rapids acquire D Kosi Thompson from Toronto FC
The Colorado Rapids acquired defender Kosi Thompson from Toronto FC on Thursday in exchange for up to $400,000 in general allocation money.,Toronto receives $200,000 in 2026 GAM and up to an additional $200,000 if he reaches certain performance-based incentives. Toronto also retains a percentage of ...
Adam Silver noncommittal on Cathy Engelbert's WNBA future
Adam Silver celebrated the WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement and praised the "fantastic job" performed by Cathy Engelbert during her 6 1/2 years as that league's commissioner.,That said, the NBA commissioner was noncommittal in regard to Engelbert's long-term job security when speaking at h...
Reports: Mets signing OF Tommy Pham to minors deal
The New York Mets are in agreement with outfielder Tommy Pham on a minor league deal, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Pham, 38, played for the Mets in 2023 and spent last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, batting .245 with 10 homers and 52 RBIs in 120 games.,He is a career .256 hitter with 149...
Max Verstappen boots reporter from Japanese GP media session
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen banned a British journalist from a Formula 1 press conference ahead of this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.,The Red Bull Racing driver refused to speak to reporters in Suzuka on Thursday until Giles Richards of The Guardian left the room.,"I'm not speaking befo...