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Report: NBA finalizing '3-2-1' draft lottery reform proposal
The NBA has shared details of its anti-tanking, "3-2-1 lottery" draft reform plan with team general managers, according to a report from ESPN.,There could be minor tweaks to the proposal ahead of it being voted on by the league's owners on May 28, but the larger points of the plan have a majority of...

Reports: NCAA finalizing plan to expand March Madness to 76 teams
The men's and women's NCAA Tournament fields will expand from 68 to 76 teams in 2027.,The plans for expansion are expected to be approved by NCAA committees and formalized as soon as May, multiple reports said Tuesday.,CBS Sports reported that the NCAA plans for 52 teams to slot into the main bracke...

Lightning, Canadiens enter pivotal Game 5 of closely contested series
The Tampa Bay Lightning have returned home tied 2-2 in their Eastern Conference first-round matchup with the Montreal Canadiens, and according to coach Jon Cooper, it may not be that way if not for the play of Max Crozier. ,Game 5 takes place in Tampa on Wednesday night after a two-day break followi...

Hailey Baptiste saves six match points to stun Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid
Hailey Baptiste upset World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and did so in dramatic fashion, saving six match points en route to a 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6) victory in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open on Tuesday.,The 30th-seeded Baptiste earned the first top-five victory of her young career by handing Sabalenka on...

Several marquee names skipping PGA's return to Trump National Doral
The PGA Tour is making its return to Trump National Doral following a 10-year hiatus this week, but even a signature event's $20 million purse at the famous "Blue Monster" wasn't enough to prevent several marquee names from opting out.,The Cadillac Championship is the fifth of eight signature events...

Justin Rose debuting clubs from F1's McLaren at Cadillac Championship
Justin Rose raised some eyebrows with the announcement that he will debut new McLaren Golf clubs at this week's Cadillac Championship in Miami.,It's part of the Formula One racing team's launch into the golf space and coincides with this week's Miami Grand Prix on Sunday.,On the surface it looks lik...

Golf Glance: PGA Tour returns to Trump National Doral; Champions hit 2nd major
The PGA Tour returns to Trump National Doral following a 10-year hiatus for a signature event, the LPGA Tour is in Mexico and the Champions hit their second major of the year.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: Cadillac Championship, Miami, April 30-May 3,Course: Trump National Doral, Blue Monster (Par 72, 7,739 Y...

Alex Fitzpatrick: Whirlwind launch to PGA Tour 'doesn't feel real'
Alex Fitzpatrick is still adjusting to a major life change that "doesn't feel real" after the Englishman officially joined the PGA Tour coming off an emotional victory alongside his brother, Matt, in last week's Zurich Classic of New Orleans.,"I sat down with my caddie on Monday morning, we had brea...

Miami athletic director Dan Radakovich retiring June 1
University of Miami athletic director Dan Radakovich announced his retirement on Tuesday, effective June 1.,Radakovich, 67, has guided the Hurricanes' athletic department since 2021 after previously working as the AD at Clemson (2012-21), Georgia Tech (2006-12) and American (2000-01).,"Dan came to u...

With Manny Machado in question, Padres take aim at Cubs
Manny Machado might not be available for the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night when they vie for a series win against the visiting Chicago Cubs.,The All-Star third baseman left San Diego's 9-7 victory on Monday with a left calf injury. Machado, who was 3-for-4 with two doubles and three runs, was se...

Padres' Manny Machado 'fine' after leaving game with leg ailment
Padres third baseman Manny Machado left San Diego's Monday game against the visiting Chicago Cubs after the sixth inning in a precautionary move due to a left leg injury.,Machado grounded out to third to end the bottom of the sixth and didn't return on defense for the seventh. He ended the night wit...

Ty France drives in 4 runs as Padres push past Cubs
Ty France knocked in four runs Monday night and Manny Machado doubled twice and singled before leaving the game as the San Diego Padres rallied for a 9-7 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs.,In winning its ninth straight home game, San Diego reached four Chicago pitchers for 14 hits. Machado scored t...
