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Pat Riley plans to run Heat, not into retirement, at 81
He celebrated his 81st birthday last month but Heat president Pat Riley is "really pissed" and fully committed to getting Miami back to the playoffs next season. ,"I'm not going to retire. I'm not going to resign," Riley said Monday. "I'm not going to step aside. When I came here almost 31 years ago...
Fever's Kelsey Mitchell, Sophie Cunningham remain committed to Europe's Project B
Indiana Fever stars Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham remain committed to upstart women's basketball league Project B despite some earlier mixed messages about how the WNBA's new CBA might affect their desire to play overseas.,Mitchell told reporters last week that it would take a "drastic, uniq...
Tigers' Spencer Torkelson eyes history in opener vs. league-best Braves
Detroit's Spencer Torkelson could write his name in the franchise record book when the visiting Tigers open a three-game series against the red-hot Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.,Torkelson matched the franchise mark by hitting a home run in his fifth consecutive game on Sunday against Cincinnati. Anothe...
Wings' Paige Bueckers: Relationship with Azzi Fudd 'nobody's business'
Paige Bueckers and WNBA No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd are teammates again in Dallas, but the status of their relationship isn't relevant to the Wings' outlook in 2026.,The pair of former UConn teammates, who have been the team's first-round picks in the last two WNBA drafts, announced that they were ...
Bruins on brink, Sabres one win away from first series W since '07
After taking a second straight home loss in "embarrassing" fashion, the Boston Bruins are on the brink of elimination as the scene of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series shifts back to Buffalo.,The Sabres will look to land the knockout punch against their Atlantic Division rivals and...
Report: Cowboys signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is signing a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys, NFL Network reported Monday.,Further terms of the deal were not disclosed.,Valdes-Scantling had 14 catches for 120 yards and a touchdown last season in 10 regular-season games with the San Francisco 49ers and ...
Bucs exercise 5th-year option on DT Calijah Kancey
The Buccaneers exercised the fifth-year option for defensive tackle Calijah Kancey on Monday, ensuring he remains in Tampa through the 2027 season.,The option reportedly gives Kancey $14.475 million in guaranteed money for the 2027 campaign.,Kancey went on injured reserve on Sept. 17 with a torn pec...
Braves' Reynaldo Lopez a reliever 'for now' to work on delivery flaw
Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez is moving to the bullpen "for now" to work out a mechanical flaw in his delivery, Atlanta manager Walt Weiss told reporters Sunday.,Lopez began the season as Atlanta's No. 2 starter after making just one start in 2025 before undergoing season-ending shoulder surger...
Yankees promote OF Jasson Dominguez to make 2026 debut
The New York Yankees promoted outfielder Jasson Dominguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of Monday's game against the Texas Rangers.,He's the replacement on the roster for right-hander Luis Gil, who was optioned to Triple-A after taking the loss in Sunday's 7-4 loss at Houston. He's a pot...
Arizona C Motiejus Krivas returning for senior season
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas is returning for the 2026-27 season after a breakout junior campaign for the Wildcats.,The school announced the news on social media Monday with the caption, "Go ahead and add him to your preseason POY watch list now. Mount Krivas is back!",<blockquote class="twitter-t...
Timberwolves G Anthony Edwards (knee) week-to-week
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is week-to-week with a knee injury, the team announced Monday.,He avoided serious ligament damage in his left knee, with an MRI revealing a hyperextension and a bone bruise.,The timeline means Edwards, 24, is likely to miss at least the rest of Minnesota's...
Phillies eager to end awful April on high note vs. Giants
April will go down as a month that manager Rob Thomson and the Philadelphia Phillies would prefer to forget.,With 11 losses in their last 12 games and only nine victories on the season, the Phillies are desperate for a win Tuesday when they host the San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game...
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters gambling addiction program
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering a treatment program for a gambling addiction and taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team, the school announced Monday.,ESPN reported that Sorsby, who transferred to join the Red Raiders this offseason from Cincinnati, made thousands of do...
Top Quarterbacks to Watch for the 2027 NFL Draft
A look ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft with top QB prospects including Arch Manning and CJ Carr....
Vikings exercise WR Jordan Addison's 5th-year option
The Minnesota Vikings exercised their fifth-year option for wide receiver Jordan Addison on Monday.,The No. 23 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft will earn a guaranteed $18 million during the 2027 season.,Addison, 24, posted the worst numbers of his career with 42 catches for 610 yards and three tou...
Can Technology Fix NBA Officiating? A Bold Solution to Playoff Issues
A deep dive into NBA officiating issues and how technology and Caitlin Clark’s impact could change the game....
WrestleMania 42 Fallout: WWE Shakeups, Releases, and What’s Next
A full breakdown of WrestleMania 42 fallout, including major WWE releases, returns, and storyline developments....
DC sets 1M attendance goal for '27 NFL Draft
Washington, D.C., is coming for the draft attendance record set by Pittsburgh over the weekend. ,The D.C.-based NFL draft in 2027 already has a goal of having a combined three-day attendance figure of 1 million fans on the National Mall. ,The draft has been in D.C. before, but not since 1940 at the ...
NBA Playoff Picks: Best Bets for Pistons vs Magic and Nuggets vs Timberwolves
NBA playoff best bets for Monday, including Pistons vs Magic and Nuggets vs Timberwolves predictions....
Predators sign KHL star Vitali Pinchuk for 2026-27
The Nashville Predators signed forward Vitali Pinchuk to a one-year, entry-level deal for the 2026-27 season on Monday.,The 24-year-old Belarus native finished third in the KHL in goals (31) and tied for sixth in points (66) in 2025-26.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">New gu...