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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...
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...
Five Teams That Could Challenge Los Angeles Dodgers This Year
The Dodgers are MLB favorites again, but teams like the Blue Jays, Yankees, and Phillies could challenge their dominance in 2026....
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...
Three Sweet 16 Teams To Avoid Betting in March Madness This Weekend
Looking for an edge in the Sweet 16? Here are three teams to avoid betting, including Arizona, Iowa State, and Alabama matchups....
NBA Betting Picks: Best Bets for Thursday’s Slate
Get the best NBA betting picks for today’s slate, including Knicks vs Hornets, Pelicans vs Pistons, and Kings vs Magic with expert analysis and odds....
Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers Have the Edge Against Iowa in Sweet 16
Nebraska and Iowa meet after buzzer-beater wins. Here’s a full breakdown and why the Cornhuskers’ defense gives them the edge in this matchup....
IOC announces ban of transgender women athletes
The International Olympic Committee has banned transgender women from competing at the Olympics, starting with the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.,"Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biologi...
Ranking the Remaining No. 1 Seeds in March Madness Before Sweet 16
With Florida eliminated, Arizona, Michigan, and Duke remain as No. 1 seeds. Here’s a breakdown and power ranking of the top contenders in March Madness....
Rockies, Marlins seek positive start to 34th seasons
The Colorado Rockies and then-Florida Marlins entered the majors together as expansion teams in 1993.,On Friday, the Rockies and Marlins will meet on the diamond in Miami to open their 34th seasons.,Colorado and Miami split six games in 2025, with the road team recording a sweep in both series.,Not ...
Pistons host Pelicans, looking to bounce back from rare loss
The Detroit Pistons had their four-game winning streak snapped by the red-hot Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. They'll look to start a new one when they host the lowly New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.,Detroit dropped a 130-129 overtime thriller at home to the Hawks. Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren both mi...
Mexican League exec Mauricio Culebro named president of Atlanta United
Atlanta United FC owner Arthur Blank has named longtime Mexican Football Federation executive Mauricio Culebro to be president of the United of MLS as well as Blank's NWSL franchise which debuts in 2028.,"This is an exciting day as we welcome Mauricio to Atlanta and our family of businesses," Blank ...
Doc Rivers defends Bucks' handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury
A day after the National Basketball Players Association criticized the Milwaukee Bucks for their handling of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his injury status, coach Doc Rivers on Wednesday defended his organization and the decision to not play his star.,"He's progressing," Rivers told reporters...
Joseph Woll's 40 saves help Leafs eliminate Rangers
The Toronto Maple Leafs built a 3-0 lead and Joseph Woll made 40 saves in goal Wednesday night in a 4-3 victory over the visiting New York Rangers.,The Rangers, who were eliminated from playoff contention for the second straight season, trimmed the lead to one goal with two second-period power-play ...
Arthur Fils saves 4 match points, stuns Tommy Paul to reach Miami semis
Arthur Fils saved four match points and knocked local favorite Tommy Paul out of the Miami Open quarterfinals with a dramatic 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4), 7-6 (6) victory on Wednesday in Miami Gardens, Fla.,The 28th-seeded Frenchman will face No. 21 seed Jiri Lehecka in his first career ATP Masters 1000 semifi...
Hungry for points, Kings face spoilers in Canucks
Pacific Division rivals meet in what could be a playoff-deciding matchup for the Los Angeles Kings when they visit the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.,The game is the second of four between these teams this season, with the final three matchups in the final month of the regular season. Los Ange...
Max Fried deals as Yankees blank Giants on Opening Night
Max Fried threw 6 1/3 innings of shutout ball, Trent Grisham highlighted a five-run second with a two-run triple and the New York Yankees spoiled the managerial debut of Tony Vitello with a 7-0 romp over the host San Francisco Giants on Opening Night of the 2026 season.,Ryan McMahon had a two-run si...
NWSL roundup: Denver Summit knock off defending champ Gotham for 1st win
Denver Summit FC won their first match in club history in dramatic fashion, stunning defending champion and host Gotham FC 2-0 on Wednesday in Harrison, N.J.,Melissa Kossler became the second player in league history to score in team's first three regular-season matches in its inaugural season.,Koss...
Dynamic freshmen on display as Arizona faces Arkansas in Sweet 16
A pair of teams playing their best at the right time clash on Thursday night when No. 1 Arizona faces No. 4 Arkansas in the West Region semifinals in San Jose, Calif.,Arizona (34-2) has won 11 in a row, while Arkansas (28-8) is on a 7-game win streak. Each entered the NCAA Tournament hot, having won...
Jets bring hot stretch into clash vs. league-leading Avalanche
When the Colorado Avalanche visited Winnipeg on March 14th, they were in the midst of four losses in five games that trimmed their Central Division lead to two points.,Nearly two weeks later, Colorado (47-13-10, 104 points) is surging and has built a cushion in the division with 12 games remaining e...