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Kraken tab Ron Francis as president, Jason Botterill as GM
The Seattle Kraken elevated Hall of Famer Ron Francis to president of hockey operations on Tuesday and promoted Jason Botterill to executive vice president and general manager.,The move comes one day after Seattle fired head coach Dan Bylsma following one season on the job. Botterill will lead the s...
TCU, North Carolina to kick off 2026 in Ireland
TCU and North Carolina will kick off the 2026 college football season in Dublin, Ireland.,The Aer Lingus College Football Classic will be held at Aviva Stadium on Aug. 29, 2026.,This will be the first overseas game for both schools.,"It's a tremendous opportunity for our program and we're excited to...
Bucks' Damian Lillard says he's playing in Game 2 vs. Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard told reporters at the morning shootaround that he will return to the court Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.,Lillard, who had been listed as questionable for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round series, hasn't played since...
San Diego FC acquire Quakes D Oscar Verhoeven on loan
San Diego FC acquired defender Oscar Verhoeven on loan from the San Jose Earthquakes.,The deal announced Monday runs through the rest of this season, with the Quakes receiving $100,000 in general allocation money. The agreement includes a purchase option in exchange for 2026 GAM and a sell-on percen...
Tuesday NBA Playoff Picks: Top Bets and Parlays for April 22
The NBA Playoffs continue on Tuesday, these are our top betting picks, predictions, and parlays for the postseason action on April 22nd, 2025....
Report: Browns, Giants fielding trade inquiries
The Cleveland Browns and New York Giants are fielding trade inquiries for their early picks in this week's NFL Draft, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The Browns pick second and the Giants third on Thursday, with the Tennessee Titans holding the No. 1 spot in the three-day draft in Green Bay, Wis.,"Neither te...
Under-the-Radar 2024 NFL Draft Picks Set to Make a Leap in Year 2
While we get ready for the 2025 NFL Draft, take a look at some under-the-radar prospects from 2024 who could make huge leaps during their second pro season....
NFL Draft 2025: What Playoff Teams Might Do at the Bottom of Round 1
The Eagles are Super Bowl champs, but roster holes loom. Here’s how Philly — and fellow contenders like the Chiefs, Bills, and Ravens — could use their late first-round NFL Draft picks....
Relievers in spotlight as Giants square off with Brewers
Two teams that got an opportunity to show off shiny toys out of their bullpen in the series opener go head-to-head again on Tuesday when the San Francisco Giants look for a second straight win over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers.,Robbie Ray and Hayden Birdsong combined to limit the Brewers to two ru...
Colin Blackwell's OT goal helps Stars even series with Avs
Colin Blackwell scored 17:46 into overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 win over the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Monday in Game 2 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.,The best-of-seven Western Conference series is tied 1-1, with Game 3 set for Wednesday in Denver.,A healthy scratch ...
Colin Blackwell's OT goal helps Stars even series with Avalanche
Colin Blackwell scored 17:46 into the first overtime period to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 OT win over the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Monday in Game 2 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.,The best-of-seven series is tied 1-1, with Game 3 set for Wednesday in Denver.,A healthy scratch...
Wilmer Flores, Giants pull away for win over Brewers
Wilmer Flores broke a sixth-inning tie with his seventh home run, Robbie Ray pitched five effective innings and the San Francisco Giants opened a weeklong homestand with a 5-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.,Hayden Birdsong (1-0) pitched out of an eighth-inning jam to cap his thr...
Tanner Bibee, Guardians aim to hold down Yankees
Tanner Bibee has had some trouble keeping the ball in the park this season for the Cleveland Guardians.,That might not bode well against the New York Yankees, who lead the majors in home runs.,Looking to avoid a second straight rough outing, Bibee will also try to help the Guardians win their fifth ...
Reports: Shannon Sharpe accused of sexual assault
A Nevada lawsuit accuses former NFL player Shannon Sharpe of sexual assault, several media outlets confirmed Monday.,A woman has accused the former player and media personality of sexually assaulting her, battering her and using his fame to control and subjugate her. The pair had a two-year relation...
Alex Ovechkin nets OT winner as Capitals nip Habs
Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on Monday.,Ovechkin also notched an assist for Washington, which squandered a two-goal lea...
Canucks decline option, offer new deal to coach Rick Tocchet
The Canucks will not exercise the contract option on Rick Tocchet for 2025-26 but hope to keep the veteran coach behind the bench in Vancouver.,President of hockey operations Jim Rutherford said Monday that the organization offered Tocchet a new long-term deal.,Expectations were high for a deep play...
Braves top Cards with five-run 8th
Michael Harris II drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly and Sean Murphy followed with a three-run homer in the eighth inning as the Atlanta Braves came from behind to beat the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 on Monday and extend their winning streak to four games.,The five-run rally agains...
Jose Ramirez (4 RBIs), Guardians take down Yankees
Jose Ramirez clubbed a three-run homer and added an RBI single and Kyle Manzardo also went deep as the Cleveland Guardians won their fourth straight, a 6-4 victory over the visiting New York Yankees on Monday night.,Steven Kwan, Brayan Rocchio and Angel Martinez each posted two hits, while Gavin Wil...
UCLA 3-point specialist Londynn Jones transfers to rival USC
After three seasons at UCLA, guard Londynn Jones is trading in her powder blue and gold and heading to the Bruins' rival, Southern California.,Jones announced in an Instagram post Monday that she is transferring to USC.,"Best of both worlds, LA... I'm still here," the native of Riverside, Calif., wr...
Avalanche activate Gabriel Landeskog ahead of Game 2 vs. Stars
The Colorado Avalanche activated forward and captain Gabriel Landeskog from injured reserve Monday ahead of Game 2 of their first-round playoff series at the Dallas Stars.,Due to a series of setbacks with his injured right knee, Landeskog has not played in an NHL game since hoisting the Stanley Cup ...