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Why the 2026 Yankees Feel Different From Every Team Since 2009
The New York Yankees look more dominant than at any point since 2009....
Kansas lands high-scoring Radford transfer Dennis Parker Jr.
Kansas landed a commitment Thursday from high-scoring Radford transfer Dennis Parker Jr.,The 6-foot-6 guard announced his decision to join coach Bill Self and the Jayhawks to The Field of 68.,Parker averaged 18.3 points for the Highlanders last season, including a 53-point game against Coppin State ...
Brendan Sorsby Case Highlights Growing Gambling Problem in College Sports
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is under NCAA investigation for alleged sports gambling activity that could end his college football career....
Nico Iamaleava and Bob Chesney Could Quickly Turn Around UCLA Football
UCLA football enters 2026 with new head coach Bob Chesney and quarterback Nico Iamaleava looking to lead the Bruins back to a bowl game....
Players Era hoops tournament expanding to 24 teams
The Players Era men's college basketball tournament is expanding to 24 teams this November in Las Vegas. ,An extended version of the event calls for splitting two separate bracket-play tournaments over the course of two weeks.,ESPN reached a multiyear deal to serve as the exclusive broadcast partner...
Report: Aaron Rodgers 'likely' to play for Steelers in '26
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is visiting Pittsburgh on Friday and will "likely" play for the Steelers in 2026, NFL Network reported Thursday.,The report added that no deal is done and there is "always caution until things are signed," but the 42-year-old free agent's plan is to play for Pittsburgh.,Las...
NBA Playoff Thursday Best Bets: Cavs vs. Pistons, Lakers vs. Thunder Game 2 Picks
Get the best NBA picks and betting predictions for Lakers vs Thunder and Cavaliers vs Pistons ahead of Thursday’s playoff action....
Padres bring surging offense home for series opener vs. Cards
If the last two games of their series in San Francisco this week are any indication, the San Diego Padres might have found the offensive punch that was missing during a recent slump.,After scoring 15 total runs to record consecutive wins that led to a series victory over the Giants, San Diego will b...
Red Sox strive to ride momentum into matchup vs. red-hot Rays
It has been a good week for both the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays.,The American League East rivals will look to build on recent sweeps as they collide for the first time this season, opening a four-game series on Thursday night in Boston.,Amid their teams' momentum, two starting pitchers who ar...
Brandon Marsh, Phillies eager to continue torrid play in clash vs. A's
When the Philadelphia Phillies were 9-19, it seemed as if nothing was going their way.,The rejuvenated Phillies are happy to have some luck on their side as they head into Thursday night's home game against the Athletics.,Since Don Mattingly replaced Rob Thomson as Philadelphia's manager, the team i...
Behind Pete Alonso, Orioles pursue series sweep vs. Marlins
The Baltimore Orioles will try to wrap up a challenging road trip with a three-game sweep.,That's the scenario going into Thursday night's game against the Miami Marlins, who have had their own troubles.,"We're just focusing on ourselves," Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said. "That's all we're focus...
Pirates, buoyed by shutout win, pursue series victory over D-backs
The Pittsburgh Pirates will take aim at their fifth victory in six games when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series at Phoenix.,The Pirates and Diamondbacks have split the first two games of the set. Arizona rolled to a 9-0 victory on Tuesday b...
Royals' Seth Lugo aims for continued success vs. Guardians
It's been an inconsistent start to the season for the Kansas City Royals, but Seth Lugo has not had a problem with his own consistency.,He's certainly been good against the Cleveland Guardians at home.,Among the major league leaders with five quality starts, the 36-year-old right-hander will try to ...
Nationals optimistic offense is back after breakout vs. Twins
The Washington Nationals will look for their first home series win of the season on Thursday when they host the Minnesota Twins in the finale of a three-game set.,While winning four of six road series, Washington has completed five home series thus far and lost each one. After a 15-2 victory on Wedn...
Rangers hope bats comes alive again for series finale vs. Yankees
For most of the season, the Texas Rangers saw their pitchers deliver on the mound without the backing of their hitters.,For much of the season, the New York Yankees saw their pitching and offense mesh together as the team surged to the top of the American League.,After putting together both elements...
Lukas Dostal, Ducks shut down Knights, head home with series 1-1
Lukas Dostal made 22 saves while leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday in Las Vegas, evening their best-of-seven Western Conference second-round playoff series at one win each.,Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins scored for the Ducks.,The...
Report: NCAA finalizing expansion to 76-team tournaments
The NCAA could formalize expansion of the men's and women's basketball tournaments to a 76-team format as soon as Thursday, ESPN reported on Wednesday night.,The tournament fields will expand from 68 teams beginning in 2027, with NCAA calls scheduled for Thursday as the final steps in the process, E...
Spurs blow past Timberwolves, even series in Game 2
Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the host San Antonio Spurs dominated the final three quarters on the way to a 133-95 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, leveling the teams' Western Conference semifinal series at one win apiece.,Second-seeded San Antoni...
Mets display power in handing Rockies sixth straight loss
Marcus Semien had four hits, including a home run, Juan Soto led off the game with a homer, and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 in Denver on Wednesday night.,MJ Melendez, Bo Bichette, Carson Benge, Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez had two hits apiece, Freddy Peralta (2-3) scattered ...
Paul Skenes fires 8 strong innings as Pirates blank Diamondbacks
Paul Skenes allowed two hits over eight stellar innings and Brandon Lowe hit a towering homer to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night in Phoenix.,Lowe's first-inning blast off Michael Soroka was all the offense Skenes (5-2) needed as he silenc...