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Commanders sign free-agent WR Van Jefferson
The Washington Commanders continued to build depth through free agency and signed veteran wide receiver Van Jefferson on Tuesday.,The team did not announce terms of the deal.,Jefferson played his first three-plus seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, who selected him in the second round of the 2020 NFL...

Canadiens F Kirby Dach (upper body) out 2-4 weeks
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach will miss two to four weeks with an upper-body injury, the team announced Tuesday.,Dach sustained the injury after absorbing a hit from Anaheim Ducks forward Jeffrey Viel early in the first period of Montreal's 4-3 loss on Sunday. He was ruled out for the remain...

Report: Broncos acquire WR Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins
The Denver Broncos are acquiring wide receiver Jayden Waddle and a fourth-round pick in next month's draft from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for first-, third- and fourth-round selections, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The reported acquisition of Waddle will give Broncos quarterback Bo Nix another prime ...

Iran lobbying to move World Cup matches in LA, Seattle to Mexico
Iran wants FIFA to move its World Cup matches this summer from the United States to Mexico.,That's according to the X account of Iran's embassy in Mexico, which posted a statement late Monday night attributed to Medhi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation. The statement was a reaction to...
Best 12 vs 5 NCAA Tournament Upset Picks for 2026 March Madness
Looking for 12 vs 5 upsets in March Madness? Here’s a breakdown of the best underdog picks in the first round....
Early NFL Free Agency Winners and Moves That Stand Out
Breaking down early NFL offseason moves, including the 49ers adding Christian Kirk and key decisions by the Raiders and Patriots....
March Madness Cinderella Picks: Three Teams Ready to Bust Brackets
Looking for Cinderella teams in March Madness? Here are three underdogs that could bust brackets this NCAA Tournament....
Top NBA Picks for Today: Thunder vs Magic, Cavs vs Bucks, Nuggets vs 76ers
Looking for NBA best bets? Check out top picks for Thunder vs Magic, Cavs vs Bucks, and Nuggets vs 76ers....
Best Future Bets for MLB Strikeout Leader: Crochet, Gilbert, and Cease
Looking for value in MLB strikeout leader props? Here are three pitchers worth betting on for the 2026 season....

Bruins, Canadiens stumble into finale of season series
The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens typically need little motivation entering head-to-head matchups during their storied Original Six rivalry.,That remains true entering their Tuesday date in Montreal. Just look at the Eastern Conference standings, where Boston -- the current second wild-card t...

USA turns to rookie starter Nolan McLean in WBC final vs. Venezuela
MIAMI -- Team USA is on the cusp of fulfilling the high expectations attached to its star-studded roster as it takes on a motivated Team Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic championship game Tuesday night.,Venezuela will play in its first-ever WBC final after a spirited 4-2 comeback win on Mond...

Back from suspension, Evgeni Malkin guides Penguins past Avs
Evgeni Malkin returned from a five-game suspension and scored two of Pittsburgh's four first-period goals, sparking the Penguins to a 7-2 rout of the Colorado Avalanche in Denver on Monday night.,Erik Karlsson had a goal and two assists, Bryan Rust, Noel Acciari and Elmer Soderblom contributed a goa...

Zion Williamson, Pelicans down Mavs to continue winning ways
Zion Williamson scored 27 points and Saddiq Bey added 23 as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the visiting Dallas Mavericks 129-111 on Monday for their third win in four games.,Trey Murphy III and Jeremiah Fears contributed 17 points each for the Pelicans, while Karlo Matkovic produced 13 points and 10 ...

Patrick Kane moves up U.S. goals list in Wings' win over Flames
Patrick Kane scored twice and Alex DeBrincat collected three assists as the host Detroit Red Wings rolled to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday, ending a three-game losing streak.,Emmitt Finnie and Dominik Shine also scored for the Red Wings, who held onto an Eastern Conference wild-car...

Kings cool off Rangers in Artemi Panarin's return to NY
Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists for the visiting Los Angeles Kings in a 4-1 win against the New York Rangers on Monday.,Mikey Anderson posted a goal and an assist, Drew Doughty and Trevor Moore also scored, Quinton Byfield notched two assists and Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves for the Kings ...

Panthers, Canucks clash with both teams stuck in division cellar
A pair of last-place teams will try to find some positives when the Vancouver Canucks host the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night.,The Canucks haven't won two straight since a four-game winning streak from Dec.14-20 and sit last in the Pacific Division.,Florida, the two-time defending Stanley Cup cha...

Sharks' late-game execution in spotlight vs. Oilers
San Jose has had no problem scoring goals and taking leads against Edmonton this season.,Holding on to those leads, however, has been another story.,The Sharks conclude a five-game road trip in Edmonton on Tuesday night.,San Jose sits one point out of the Western Conference's final wild-card spot af...

Bucks try to build off skid-snapping win against Cavaliers
A lost season for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks continues Tuesday, when they host the stumbling Cleveland Cavaliers.,Antetokounmpo is a game-time decision for the Central Division matchup after injuring his left knee while landing on a spinning dunk in the third quarter of ...

Golf Glance: PGA wraps Florida Swing; LPGA returns to U.S.; LIV makes South Africa debut
The PGA Tour concludes its Florida Swing at Innisbrook, the LPGA Tour returns to the United States and LIV Golf makes is South Africa debut among a busy slate of golf events around the globe this week.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: Valspar Championship, Palm Harbor, Fla. (March 19-22),Course: Innisbrook Resor...

Miami (Ohio)'s storybook season takes underdog angle against SMU
DAYTON, Ohio -- College basketball's biggest storybook tale this season seizes the national spotlight as Miami (Ohio) takes on SMU in a clash of No. 11 seeds in the final First Four game Wednesday night.,The RedHawks (31-1) will have a decided home-court advantage from the sellout crowd as they try ...