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Homers help Red Sox win Fenway opener vs. Padres
Willson Contreras and Marcelo Mayer both homered in the sixth inning, propelling the Boston Red Sox to a 5-2, home-opening win over the San Diego Padres on Friday afternoon.,Mayer highlighted his 2-for-2 day with a two-out, two-run homer to cap Boston's three-run frame. He also hit a leadoff double ...

NHL leaders conclude season series as Avalanche battle Stars
The Colorado Avalanche were treated to a dose of reality this week in advance of their fourth and final meeting with the Central Division rival Dallas Stars on Saturday.,Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar can only hope his team will heed the wake-up call as it goes on the road to face the Stars.,Colo...

Struggling Heat eager to get right vs. woeful Wizards
Hoping to finish strong, the Miami Heat will play host to the Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon.,The Heat (40-37) have clinched a spot in the play-in round. They entered play on Friday in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, but they have five games left in the regular season and could move ...

Report: Tiger Woods wanted to play Masters after rollover accident
Tiger Woods told first responders to his March 27 rollover crash that he hoped to play in the Masters, per multiple reports citing body camera footage released by the Martin County, Fla., Sheriff's Office Thursday.,As responders retrieved his golf clubs from the back of his Land Rover while it was l...

Report: Warriors G Steph Curry (knee) to return Sunday
After missing the past 27 games with a persistent knee injury, Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry is set to return Sunday against the Houston Rockets, ESPN reported Friday.,Curry, 38, has been dealing with patellofemoral pain syndrome, better known as "runner's knee," in his right leg. T...

Dodgers hit five HRs, cruise to win in Nationals' home opener
Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run after a slow start and added four RBIs as the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers unleashed a stagnant offense for a 13-6 victory in the Washington Nationals' home opener.,Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages hit home runs and added two RBIs each in...

Framber Valdez, Tigers take down Cardinals
Framber Valdez pitched six scoreless innings, Dillon Dingler blasted a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers blanked the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-0, in their home opener on Friday afternoon.,Valdez (1-0), one of the top free agent signings this offseason, allowed three hits and struck out five batters....
Michigan vs. Arizona Bets: Wolverines Hold Edge in Final Four Showdown
Michigan vs. Arizona preview with betting pick, analysis and Final Four prediction....
Illinois vs. History: Illini Fans Brace for Another March Madness Heartbreak
Illinois enters the Final Four carrying decades of March Madness heartbreak and hope....
Best NBA Betting Picks Today: Friday April 3rd Expert Predictions
Breaking down Friday’s NBA slate with top betting picks including 76ers, Jazz and Celtics....

Illinois basks in Final Four moment, intent on clipping UConn
INDIANAPOLIS -- Forgive Brad Underwood if he takes an extra beat to appreciate the novelty of his weekend surroundings as Illinois returns to the Final Four for the first time since 2005.,Ready and waiting, perhaps unimpressed by the pomp and circumstance on the periphery of a third trip to the Fina...

Alabama's Aden Holloway hopes to return in 2026-27
Aden Holloway intends to be back on campus at Alabama in the fall and hopes to be part of the basketball team in the 2026-27 season, should his legal issues permit, his attorney told ESPN on Friday.,Holloway, 21, was removed from campus, suspended indefinitely and has not been with the team since hi...

Arizona's Tommy Lloyd agrees to 5-year deal
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd agreed to a five-year contract extension on Friday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the university, however ESPN reported that the new deal will make Lloyd one of the five highest-paid coaches in college basketball. He will start next season at nearly $7.2 millio...

Mac McClung becomes G League's first two-time MVP
Windy City Bulls guard Mac McClung was named the 2025-26 NBA G League Most Valuable Player on Friday.,McClung, 27, led the league in scoring with 31.8 points per game and becomes the first two-time MVP winner.,The three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion previously won G League MVP honors with the ...

Jack Nicklaus: Tiger Woods 'needs some help' after DUI arrest
Jack Nicklaus isn't worried about Tiger Woods, the golfer. ,He's worried about Tiger Woods, the man -- and he wants his friend to get the help that he needs.,Woods was arrested last Friday in Florida and is facing charges of DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. He passed ...

Red Wings visit Rangers in quest for critical points
The Detroit Red Wings continue their quest for a playoff berth when they visit the New York Rangers for a Saturday matinee. ,It is the third and final game between these Eastern Conference foes. New York won the first meeting on the road 4-1 on Nov. 7, while Detroit pulled out a 2-1 road victory on ...

Senators continue final push toward playoffs against Wild
The Ottawa Senators hold their playoff destiny in their hands as they head into their game Saturday afternoon against the visiting Minnesota Wild.,The Senators moved into the second wild-card spot from the Eastern Conference with a 4-1 win against the Sabres on Thursday night, which also prevented B...

Rapids visit Toronto FC for clash with former coach
There will be reunions on both sides of the pitch when the Colorado Rapids visit Toronto FC on Saturday afternoon.,Last week, Toronto traded defender Kosi Thompson to the Rapids for up to $400,000 in General Allocation Money. ,"The thing I love about Kosi is his versatility," Colorado coach Matt Wel...

TCU signs coach Sonny Dykes to contract extension
TCU football coach Sonny Dykes agreed to a contract extension on Friday. Terms were not disclosed.,Dykes, 56, previously had been signed through 2028 and drew a salary just over $7 million last season, per USA Today.,The Horned Frogs have won more games (36) than any other Big 12 program since Dykes...

Italy coach resigns after latest World Cup failure
Italian national team coach Gennaro Gattuso stepped down Friday following the country's latest failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.,The four-time World Cup champions will miss their third consecutive tournament this summer in North America following Tuesday's shocking loss to Bosnia-Herzegovin...