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Damon Jones agrees to plea deal in federal gambling case
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones accepted a plea agreement, becoming the first to take a deal in the federal gambling investigation that led to more than two dozen arrests.,Jones, 49, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a federal court in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Tuesday,...

Mexico makes Liga MX call-ups ahead of pre-World Cup camp
Mexico's FIFA World Cup roster began to take shape Tuesday with a dozen Liga MX players invited to the camp that begins on May 6. ,Manager Javier Aguirre's crew will be joined in training later in the month by players who are based in Europe and elsewhere. His final roster for this summer's tourname...

Celtics' Brad Stevens named NBA Executive of Year
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was named the NBA Basketball Executive of the Year for the second time in three seasons on Tuesday.,Stevens' Celtics finished with the second-best record (56-26) in the Eastern Conference in 2025-26 and secured a top-two playoff seed for...

PWHL officially passes 1M attendance mark for first time
The Professional Women's Hockey League surpassed one million fans in the regular season for the first time in its three-season history, the league announced Tuesday.,In all, 120 games were played, with slightly more than 1.1 million people filling the seats for an average of 9,304 per game.,That tot...

Two ex-Fordham players banned after betting probe
Two former Fordham men's basketball players received permanent bans from the NCAA on Tuesday after a lengthy gambling investigation.,The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions found that Elijah Gray and Will Richardson participated in potential game manipulation for sports betting reasons.,Accordi...

Star-studded trio finalists for NHL's Ted Lindsay Award
Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov and Macklin Celebrini were named finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award on Tuesday.,The award goes each year to the most outstanding player in the NHL, as chosen by members of the NHL Players' Association. The three finalists were among the top four points scorers in the...

Sparks tab Stacy Johns as team president
Stacy Johns has been named the president of the Los Angeles Sparks, the team announced Tuesday.,Johns began a short stint as the CEO at Bay FC of the National Women's Soccer League on March 2 but decided to return to Southern California for family reasons. That came on the heels of a five-plus-year ...

Alex Cora to Red Sox fans: 'Boston, we will miss you'
Fired Red Sox manager Alex Cora sent a short farewell note to Boston via social media on Tuesday.,"Boston, we will miss you," he wrote. ,"Gracias for making us part of you. #RedSoxNation, you are the [heart emoji] of that team, keep believing, you really care and that's what pushes everyone in the @...
Alex Fitzpatrick's Zurich Win Raises Questions About PGA Tour Rewards
Alex Fitzpatrick’s Zurich Classic win raises questions about PGA Tour rewards and fairness....

Caitlin Clark releasing children's book based on life story
Caitlin Clark is releasing a children's book based on her life story titled "EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams!",Clark's chosen title is a nod to the phrase decorating a wall in her childhood bedroom that read: "The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the little EXTRA.",...
NBA Best Bets: Expert Picks for Tuesday’s Playoff Action
NBA playoff best bets for Tuesday featuring Celtics, Knicks, and Spurs predictions....

Steelers place rare contract tender on Aaron Rodgers
If Aaron Rodgers plays another season, the Steelers want to make sure it's with Pittsburgh.,The franchise placed the rare right-of-first-refusal tender on unrestricted free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, ESPN reported on Tuesday morning.,The move means Rodgers can accept a 10-percent raise from la...

Alex Fitzpatrick officially accepts PGA Tour membership
Alex Fitzpatrick officially accepted PGA Tour membership following his emotional victory alongside his brother, Matt, in last week's Zurich Classic of New Orleans. ,His decision hardly is a surprise, given he said as much following the win, which their parents were on hand to witness.,"I am, indeed,...
Top Remaining Veterans Teams Should Target After NFL Draft
A look at the top NFL veterans still available in free agency, including Aaron Rodgers and Stefon Diggs....

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani strives to continue stellar pitching in clash vs. Marlins
The Los Angeles Dodgers are tightening Shohei Ohtani's pitching schedule as the right-hander prepares to take the mound Tuesday night against the visiting Miami Marlins.,The outing means that Ohtani (2-0, 0.38 ERA) will pitch on five days of rest for just the third time in 19 career starts for the D...
Best MLB Strikeout Props for April 28th Yankees vs Rangers & Red Sox vs Blue Jays
Tuesday MLB picks and best bets featuring strikeout props for Cam Schlittler and Peyton Tolle....
Why Top NBA Draft Prospects Aren’t Guaranteed Stars
Breaking down the 2026 NBA Draft class, including top prospects and underrated sleepers....

With Manny Machado in question, Padres take aim at Cubs
Manny Machado might not be available for the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night when they vie for a series win against the visiting Chicago Cubs.,The All-Star third baseman left San Diego's 9-7 victory on Monday with a left calf injury. Machado, who was 3-for-4 with two doubles and three runs, was se...

Cam Schlittler, Yankees push to keep cruising vs. Rangers
Cam Schlittler's second season in the majors is going well. ,Jacob deGrom's second full season following his recovery from elbow surgery also is off to a strong start.,Schlittler and deGrom hope to turn in strong outings when the former leads the New York Yankees into the middle contest of a three-g...

World Series star Trey Yesavage rejoins Blue Jays to face Red Sox
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage will try to duplicate his magic from late in 2025 when he makes his season debut Tuesday night against the visiting Boston Red Sox.,The Blue Jays dropped the opener of the three-game series against Boston 5-0 on Monday when they were held to two hits.,Yes...