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NWSL's first NYC game pits Gotham FC vs. Spirit at Citi Field
The first NWSL game played in New York City will pit Gotham FC against the visiting Washington Spirit in a rematch of the league's 2025 championship fixture, the teams announced Tuesday.,ESPN will televise "The Queens Classic" live from Citi Field, the home ballpark of the New York Mets, on July 15 ...

Nebraska chasing history in challenge from No. 13 seed Troy
Maybe this is the year for No. 4 seed Nebraska. ,Underdog Troy stands in the way of the Cornhuskers in a first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday in Oklahoma City, where Pryce Sandfort and Nebraska are shooting for some history. ,"It was kind of like a dream come true, but we still have a lot of wo...

Darius Acuff Jr., Arkansas hunt tournament win over Hawaii, 'Big Fish'
PORTLAND -- Is there a better one-on-one player in the NCAA Tournament than Arkansas point guard Darius Acuff Jr.? Hawaii might be the first to find out.,Acuff leads fourth-seeded Arkansas into the West Region first-round matchup Thursday after the SEC Freshman of the Year starred in a remarkable ru...

Helio Castroneves to chase record fifth Indy 500 title
Helio Castroneves will once again attempt to become the first five-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24.,The Brazilian driver, who turns 51 two weeks before the race, confirmed Tuesday he will drive for Meyer Shank Racing.,"The drive for five is still alive," Castroneves said in a short vid...

Report: Eastern Michigan tabs Clemson assistant Billy Donlon as coach
Eastern Michigan has hired Clemson assistant Billy Donlon as its next head basketball coach, CBS Sports reported on Tuesday.,The report comes on the heels of the school parting ways with head coach Stan Heath on March 8.,Donlon, 49, will take over a team that finished 10-21 overall this season and 4...

White Sox RHP Mike Vasil to have Tommy John surgery
Chicago White Sox right-hander Mike Vasil will have Tommy John surgery in the coming weeks, the team announced Tuesday.,Vasil, who turns 26 on Thursday, will miss the entire 2026 season.,He departed Saturday's preseason game with right elbow soreness after throwing 3 2/3 scoreless innings against th...

Sporting Kansas City acquire Brazilian D Diego Borges
Sporting Kansas City acquired Brazilian defender Diego Borges from Hungary's Zalaegerszeg TE on Tuesday.,The 21-year-old center back is under contract through 2029-30 with an option for 2030-31. He will occupy U22 Initiative and international roster slots.,"Diego is a young and exciting prospect at ...

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...

No. 7 Saint Mary's strives for tournament breakthrough against No. 10 Texas A&M
Seventh-seeded Saint Mary's is in the NCAA Tournament for the 12th time under coach Randy Bennett, but deep runs haven't been part of the story.,The Gaels begin pursuit of a breakthrough experience when they face No. 10 seed Texas A&M on Thursday night in South Region first-round play at Oklahoma Ci...
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....

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...

Venezuela overtakes Italy, sets up WBC final vs. USA
Maikel Garcia hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning for Team Venezuela, which advanced to the World Baseball Classic championship game by beating Team Italy 4-2 on Monday in Miami.,Venezuela, which pieced together four straight two-out hits in a three-run seventh, will play the United State...

Padres to have say in closer Mason Miller's WBC availability
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller recorded the final three outs for Team USA in a World Baseball Classic semifinal thriller on Sunday night.,Will he be an option if U.S. manager Mark DeRosa needs a save on Tuesday night in the WBC final? Stay tuned.,"Not ruled out, not decided," Padres manager Cr...

Phillies OF Johan Rojas banned 80 games for failed PED test
Major League Baseball suspended Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas for 80 games Monday for violating the league's joint drug prevention and treatment program.,Rojas tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone, MLB said in a statement.,Rojas' suspension kicks in at...

Jets aim to continue roll, finish season sweep of Predators
The Winnipeg Jets look to make it three wins in a row when they host the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.,Tuesday's game is the third and final matchup between these Central Division rivals this season. Winnipeg won the first two meetings, 4-1 on Oct. 18 at home and 5-2 on Nov. 29 in Nashville....

Oklahoma headlines 8-team College Basketball Crown field
Oklahoma, the top team excluded from the NCAA Tournament field, accepted an invite Monday to play in the second edition of the College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas.,Oklahoma will face Colorado in the first game April 1. Baylor, Creighton, Minnesota, Rutgers, Stanford and West Virginia also said yes...

Sean Miller back to Dayton as Texas, NC State spar for the 11
Tumbling to the finish line and nearly out of the bracket, Texas and North Carolina State are not yet in the NCAA Tournament field of 64.,But the chance for a revival is there for the Longhorns (18-14) and Wolfpack (20-13) when they meet for the second time this season in the First Four on Tuesday n...

CB Nahshon Wright leads NFL with $1.4M performance-based pay
Former Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright is receiving over $1.4 million in performance-based pay for the 2025 season, highlighting the more than $542 million the league is paying out for players whose play time was not proportional to their salary.,That payout will more than double Wright's $1...