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Five NFL Free Agency Predictions That Can Still Happen
Predicting where the biggest remaining NFL free agents could sign as the frenzy of free agency continues....
Five College Pro Days That Could Shake Up the 2026 NFL Draft
With the NFL Combine finished, these five college pro days could significantly impact the 2026 NFL Draft board....

Round-up: Early HRs off Justin Verlander lead Yankees past Tigers
Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander gave up back-to-back home runs to Jasson Dominguez and J.C. Escarra in the first inning and the New York Yankees came away with a 4-3 victory at Lakeland, Fla.,In his second start of the spring, Verlander allowed three solo home runs in 3 1/3 innings (61 ...

Trump advises Iran team to skip World Cup for 'their own life and safety'
President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that Iran's national soccer team should withdraw from the upcoming FIFA World Cup as a personal safety measure.,Trump wrote on Truth Social, the social media platform he owns, that Iran is welcome to play this summer in the United States, "but I really don't...

Reports: Bengals signing DT Jonathan Allen to 2-year, $26M deal
The Cincinnati Bengals are set to sign defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to a two-year, $26 million contract, according to multiple reports Thursday.,The deal could be worth up to $28 million with incentives for the two-time Pro Bowl selection, ESPN reported.,Allen, 31, started all 17 games for the Mi...

Report: Chiefs get help at CB with signing of Kader Kohou
The Kansas City Chiefs are signing cornerback Kader Kohou, a former starter with the Miami Dolphins who missed all of last season with a partially torn ACL, ESPN reported on Thursday.,Kohou, 27, can help the Chiefs replace departed cornerbacks Trent McDuffie (trade) and Jaylen Watson (free agency), ...

Report: Eagles sign P Braden Mann to $14M extension
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing punter Braden Mann to a four-year, $14 million extension that includes $7 million guaranteed, ESPN reported Thursday.,Mann, 28, is entering his fourth season with the Eagles after playing his first three seasons with the New York Jets, who drafted him in the sixth...

Report: Commanders signing RB Rachaad White to 1-year deal
The Washington Commanders are signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White to a one-year contract, his agent confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.,The move reunites White, 27, with his former Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels. Financial terms were not immediately available.,White r...

Browns release OT Jack Conklin, re-sign P Corey Bojorquez
The Cleveland Browns on Thursday released offensive tackle Jack Conklin, an All-Pro in 2016 and 2020 who frequently was sidelined by injuries the past three seasons.,The Browns also re-signed punter Corey Bojorquez, who led the NFL in punts and punting yards last season.,Conklin, 31, started all 114...

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin, Andrew Copp out at least 2 weeks
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin and fellow forward Andrew Copp will be sidelined at least two weeks due to their respective leg injuries, head coach Todd McLellan announced Thursday.,Larkin has been idle since Detroit's 3-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Friday in which he recorded an assist...

Wisconsin F Nolan Winter (lower body) out vs. Washington
Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter will sit out his team's Big Ten tournament third-round game against Washington on Thursday afternoon in Chicago due to a lower-body injury.,Winter also sat out the Badgers' 97-93 victory over Purdue on Saturday with the injury.,The 7-foot Winter is averaging 13.3 point...

Senators to pick 32nd in 2026 draft in modification of trade penalty
The NHL on Thursday modified the disciplinary sanction levied against the Ottawa Senators for their role in the July 2021 trade of Evgenii Dadonov to Vegas and subsequent voided deal in March 2022 between the Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks.,The sanction initially imposed on the Senators in Novembe...

Bengals OT Orlando Brown Jr., sans agent, confirms 2-year extension
Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. represents himself in negotiations, and he confirmed another successful deal completed to stay in Cincinnati on a two-year contract extension. ,Brown shared the news Thursday via X, posting, "Represented myself on this deal lol it's a 2 year extension." The...

Back among Big East's best, Villanova takes on Georgetown
NEW YORK -- Villanova's return to prominence after three seasons of mediocrity following coach Jay Wright's retirement will be official when its name gets selected for the NCAA Tournament.,Until the selection show on Sunday, Villanova (24-7) will attempt to improve its seeding for the NCAAs on Thurs...
A Simple Plan to Fix the NBA Schedule Without Cutting Revenue
A proposal for how the NBA could move to a 72-game season while keeping TV partners, players, and owners satisfied....

Darryn Peterson, Kansas gear up for sizzling TCU in Big 12 tourney
No. 14 Kansas is rested and ready to use this week's Big 12 tournament as a tune-up of sorts for the NCAA Tournament.,That won't be easy when the third-seeded Jayhawks face perhaps the hottest team in the conference, No. 6 seed TCU, in the nightcap of the Big 12 quarterfinals on Thursday in Kansas C...
Mark DeRosa Needs To Take More Accountability for Team USA
Team USA suffers a shocking World Baseball Classic loss to Italy as manager Mark DeRosa faces criticism for major lineup and bullpen decisions....
Which NFL Teams Improved the Most in Free Agency? Four Stand Out
A look at the NFL teams that made the biggest improvements during the opening week of free agency ahead of the 2026 season....
Thursday NBA Betting Guide: Key Spreads and Totals to Target
NBA best bets for Thursday’s nine-game slate featuring picks for Pistons vs 76ers, Spurs vs Nuggets, and Celtics vs Thunder....

Conference tourney roundup: McNeese, Lehigh, Idaho earn NCAA berths
Sixth-year senior Javohn Garcia poured in a career-high 31 points as second-seeded McNeese earned a 76-59 upset of top-seeded Stephen F. Austin to claim its third straight Southland Conference championship and NCAA Tournament bid.,Garcia drilled 11 of 18 shots from the field and went 5 of 8 from 3-p...