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These MLB Surprise World Series Contenders Could Hopefully Beat the Dodgers
The Dodgers look unstoppable, but these six sleeper MLB teams could challenge Los Angeles for the 2026 World Series title....
Phantom F Aliyah Boston out for Unrivaled playoffs
Phantom BC forward Aliyah Boston will miss the Unrivaled playoffs due to a right lower extremity injury, the 3-on-3 league announced on Sunday.,Boston, who plays for the WNBA's Indiana Fever, was named the Unrivaled Defensive Player of the Year on Saturday after averaging 18.9 points, 9.7 rebounds a...
Yankees LHP Ryan Yarbrough joins U.S. roster for WBC
New York Yankees left-hander Ryan Yarbrough was added to the Team USA roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic on Sunday.,The 34-year-old reliever replaces Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan, who is dealing with low back tightness. Ryan moves into the designated pitcher pool, meaning he is ...
Hannah Green wins her 2nd HSBC Women's World Championship
Australia's Hannah Green held off Auston Kim on Sunday to win the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore for the second time.,Green, the 2024 champion, balanced three birdies and three bogeys on an eventful back nine to finish with a 3-under 69 and a final score of 14-under at Sentosa Golf Clu...
Clippers looking to get comeback on track against Pelicans
The Los Angeles Clippers' dramatic turnaround has taken a few baby steps backward.,They'll try to regain their footing when they host the improving New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.,The Clippers followed a 7-21 start with a 20-10 surge and they are in strong position to qualify for the play-in t...
Islanders in playoff position, Panthers have work to do as teams meet
The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers do not have to be reminded that five of the eight teams currently occupying a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference did not make the postseason last year.,And the Panthers will get another glimpse at a team attempting to take their spot i...
Lu Dort’s Antics Outshine Big Win for Oklahoma City Thunder
Luguentz Dort’s flagrant foul on Nikola Jokic sparked a heated Nuggets-Thunder battle and renewed questions about his physical style....
Why Tiger Woods Playing the Masters Seems Unlikely
Tiger Woods keeps hinting at a return, but real answers remain elusive. Here’s why a Masters comeback looks unlikely....
Sharks relish role as contender while Jets languish near bottom
After snapping a five-game losing streak, the San Jose Sharks will look to make it two straight wins and keep pace in the playoff race when they host the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday.,The Sharks are coming off a 5-4 home win against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Their two-goal lead after the first per...
OpTic Texas moves into first place in CDL Major 2 qualifying
OpTic Texas defeated Los Angeles Thieves in a battle of 4-0 teams to move to the top of the standings in qualifying for the Call of Duty League Stage 2 Major on Saturday.,In other second-day action of Week 3 competition, G2 Minnesota edged Riyadh Falcons, Toronto KOI beat Miami Heretics and Carolina...
Commanding stretch gets No. 2 Arizona past No. 14 Kansas
Jaden Bradley scored six of his 10 points in a 16-0 scoring run as No. 2 Arizona took charge to deliver an 84-61 victory over No. 14 Kansas on Saturday at Tucson, Ariz.,The Wildcats (27-2, 14-2 Big 12) avenged their loss at Kansas on Feb. 9, which was their first of the season after a program-record...
Lone’er Kavanagh spoils Brandon Moreno’s homecoming in Mexico City
Lone'er Kavanagh left former two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno bloodied and bruised for an upset victory in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Mexico City.,England's Kavanagh downed Mexico's Moreno via unanimous decision in the non-title bout, securing the judges' scorecar...
Jordan Eberle leads Kraken past woeful Canucks
Jordan Eberle had two goals and an assist and Chandler Stephenson had a goal and two assists as the Seattle Kraken opened a six-game homestand with a 5-1 victory against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.,Vince Dunn and Matty Beniers also were credited with goals for Seattle, which snapped a t...
Cole Hocker fastest in 3K at national indoor track championship
Cole Hocker remained unblemished for his career at the USA Track and Field Indoor Championships with a split-second victory in the 3,000-meter race on Saturday in Staten Island, N.Y.,Hocker outkicked fellow Olympians Yared Nuguse and Nico Young to win the race in 7 minutes, 39.25 seconds at the Ocea...
Pelicans close 1st half strong to beat Jazz for 4th straight win
Saddiq Bey scored 24 points and the visiting New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Utah Jazz for the second time in three nights on Saturday, 115-105., ,Bey, who scored a season-high 42 points in the Pelicans' 129-118 victory Thursday night, was joined in double figures by rookie Jeremiah Fears (18), wh...
Thomas Muller's first-half brace leads Vancouver to rout of Toronto
Thomas Muller scored a first-half brace, leading the Whitecaps to a 3-0 victory over visiting Toronto FC on Saturday night in Vancouver., ,Brian White also scored a first-half goal, while keeper Yohei Takaoka made three saves for his second consecutive clean sheet to open the MLS season., ,With the ...
No. 7 Florida drubs No. 20 Arkansas, wins SEC regular-season title
Thomas Haugh scored 22 points, Ruben Chinyelu had 12 points and 16 rebounds for his 17th double-double, and No. 7 Florida clinched the Southeastern Conference regular-season title with a 111-77 rout of No. 20 Arkansas in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday. ,Alex Condon scored 17 points, Urban Klavzar an...
Crew earn draw vs. Sporting KC on late goal
Diego Rossi scored in the 82nd minute Saturday night, allowing the visiting Columbus Crew to salvage a 2-2 draw with Sporting Kansas City.,Rossi took advantage of a failed clearance by defender Wyatt Meyer, who tried to head a crossing pass out of danger but instead deflected the ball right to Rossi...
Zuby Ejiofor (first triple-double), No. 15 St. John's wallop Villanova
Zuby Ejiofor totaled 16 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists for his first career triple-double as No. 15 St. John's relentlessly defended and overwhelmed Villanova from the outset and rolled to an 89-57 victory Saturday night in New York.,The Red Storm (23-6, 16-2 Big East) bounced back...
Cole Caufield, Canadiens grab early lead, cool off Caps
Cole Caufield scored two first-period goals and the Canadiens went on to beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 on Saturday night in Montreal.,Nick Suzuki had a goal and two assists for the Canadiens, who have points in seven straight (5-0-2). Jakub Dobes made 27 saves and improved to 9-0-2 in his past 11...