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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes posts video of recovery progress
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes posted a video of himself throwing a football during a workout on Wednesday, approximately three months removed from surgery to repair THE ACL and LCL in his left knee.,Wearing a compression sleeve on his left leg, Mahomes performed a dropback and plant...
Lightning captain Victor Hedman taking leave of absence
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced on Wednesday.,Hedman, a defenseman, logged just 4:44 of ice time before exiting Tampa Bay's 6-2 victory versus the Vancouver Canucks last Thursday due to an illness. He has sat o...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, champion Dodgers take aim at D-backs
The Los Angeles Dodgers will start the defense of their second consecutive championship the same way they ended an electric World Series in November, with right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound.,Attempting to become the first three-peat World Series champion since the New York Yankees from 199...
Final World Cup ticketing phase is first-come, first-served
Fans looking for one last opportunity to get tickets to this summer's FIFA World Cup in North America will get their chance on April 1.,And that's no joke.,FIFA announced Wednesday that a fourth and final phase of ticket sales will take place starting at 11 a.m. ET on April 1 and will remain open th...
Singer Darius Rucker joins Legacy Motor Club ownership
Singer-songwriter Darius Rucker confirmed Wednesday that he has joined the ownership group for NASCAR's Legacy Motor Club.,The team co-owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion driver Jimmie Johnson and Knighthead Capital Management was rebranded in 2021, formerly known as Petty GMS Motorsports...
Why NBA Expansion Might Not Be the Best Look for the League Right Now
Reports suggest NBA expansion is likely, with Seattle and Las Vegas as top candidates. But is adding new teams the right move for the league amid tanking and declining ratings?...
How Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s Extension With Seahawks Complicates Things for Rams
The Seattle Seahawks signed Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a four-year, $168.8M deal, making him the league’s highest-paid wide receiver. How will this impact the Rams and Puka Nacua’s market value?...
Why the 2026 NBA Awards Could Be Vulnerable to Gambling Influence
A provocative look at the NBA Rookie of the Year race and how gambling concerns could raise questions about awards voting....
Creighton hands coaching job to Alan Huss
Creighton officially tabbed Alan Huss as its new head basketball coach on Wednesday.,The news comes two days after Greg McDermott announced his retirement after 16 seasons as head coach of the team. McDermott will coach the Bluejays through the postseason College Basketball Crown event (April 2-5) b...
Rapids acquire D Loic Williams from Granada CF
The Colorado Rapids acquired defender Loic Williams from Spanish side Granada CF on Wednesday.,The 24-year-old Spaniard is signed through 2029-30 with a club option for 2030-31.,Williams will occupy an international roster slot when he joins the Rapids this summer. ,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"...
Twins place RHPs Travis Adams, David Festa on IL
The Minnesota Twins placed right-handers Travis Adams and David Festa on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.,The team also selected the contract of right-hander Cody Laweryson and designated catcher Alex Jackson for release or assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.,Adams, 26, has a right trice...
Yankees option Luis Gil; OF Randal Grichuk on Opening Day roster
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil will begin the season at Triple-A, and outfielder Randal Grichuk was added to the New York roster ahead of Opening Day in San Francisco on Wednesday. ,Gil, 27, had an erratic spring but threw well on March 20 with seven strikeouts in five innings against the Baltimore O...
Mikaela Shiffrin wins record-tying 6th WC skiing title
Mikaela Shiffrin won a record-tying sixth World Cup season title on Wednesday in Hafjell, Norway.,Heading into the giant slalom, the final race of the season, Shiffrin had an 85-point lead over Emma Aicher of Germany. A finish no lower than 15th place would result in claiming the title. Aicher could...
Three MLB Teams Facing Regression in 2026
The Brewers, Guardians, and Blue Jays could be headed for regression in 2026—here’s why these playoff teams may fall short....
Best NBA Bets Today: Wednesday Predictions and Player Props
NBA betting picks for Wednesday, including Celtics vs Thunder, Hawks vs Pistons, and Bucks vs Blazers with spreads and props....
How MLB Is Getting Opening Day Wrong in a Crucial 2026 Season
MLB Opening Day draws criticism over streaming decisions and scheduling issues, leaving fans frustrated in a crucial season for baseball....
MLB Opening Day Wednesday Pick: Yankees vs. Giants Best Bets
MLB Opening Day preview: Why Max Fried and the Yankees have the edge over Logan Webb and the Giants in this betting breakdown....
Spiraling Mavericks face tall order vs. Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
The Dallas Mavericks have fallen on tough times, and their season likely won't get any easier when they visit the surging Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.,Dallas (23-49) has lost four games in a row and 23 of its last 27 to plummet firmly into a lottery position with three weeks left in the season...
Yandex move atop Group A at ESL One Birmingham
Team Yandex swept two matches on Tuesday and charged into first place in Group A at the ESL One Birmingham event in England.,Yandex beat GamerLegion 2-0 and BetBoom Team 2-0 to move to 4-0-2 in group play. Tundra Esports (3-0-3) fell into second place but remained unbeaten after defeating MOUZ 2-0 a...
Nikola Jokic's late hoop lifts Nuggets past Suns
Nikola Jokic scored 23 points in his second consecutive triple-double, and his jumper with 11.5 seconds remaining broke a tie and pushed the Denver Nuggets to a 125-123 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.,Jokic added 17 rebounds and tied a season high with 17 assists for his 29th triple-d...