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No. 1 seed Michigan locks in as restless Howard embraces moment
Losing will not be not an option for Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg when the No. 1 seed Wolverines take the court in Buffalo to open the NCAA Tournament.,That's the mindset the Wolverines preached after Howard beat UMBC on Tuesday night to claim the No. 16 seed in the Midwest Region. That sent the...
WADA delays decision on banning national leaders from sporting events
The World Anti-Doping Agency will not take up the issue of national governments that fail to pay their dues until later the year, the organization said. ,Those countries include the United States.,Last week, the Associated Press reported that the WADA executive committee would consider banning gover...
Report: Venezuela players to split $3.375M of record $37M WBC prize pool
Venezuela's first World Baseball Classic crown came with the largest share of a record $37 million prize pool, Front Office Sports reported on Wednesday.,The run to the title, earned on Tuesday night with a 3-2 win over Team USA in Miami, concluded a tournament that offered compensation more than do...
Report: Hall of Fame won't give golden-goal puck to Jack Hughes
The Hockey Hall of Fame intends to keep the puck Jack Hughes slapped to score the gold-medal winning goal for the United States in the Milan Cortina Olympics, despite Hughes wanting to gift it to his father.,Philip Pritchard, the vice president of the resource center and curator for the Hockey Hall ...
UConn's Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd headline women's All-Americans
UConn's Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd, whose Huskies enter the Women's NCAA Tournament with an undefeated record, were named Associated Press All-Americans on Wednesday.,Strong, a sophomore forward, was a unanimous selection. It's the latest honor for Strong, who on Tuesday -- along with Fudd -- was na...
Penguins' Sidney Crosby to return vs. Hurricanes
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will return from an 11-game absence against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday in Raleigh, N.C.,Crosby, 38, was expected to be sidelined at least four weeks after sustaining a lower-body injury during Canada's 4-3 overtime win against Czechia in the quarte...
Hurricanes F Seth Jarvis fined $5K for high-sticking
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis received a $5,000 fine Wednesday for high-sticking Columbus Blue Jackets forward Conor Garland on Tuesday night.,The incident occurred at the 2:02 mark of the third period with the Hurricanes trailing by three goals in an eventual 5-1 loss in Columbus, Ohio.,I...
Why Mark DeRosa Should Never Work in Baseball Again
Team USA lost a thrilling World Baseball Classic final 3–2 to Venezuela. Here's a breakdown of what went wrong and key decisions that mattered....
What Is the College Basketball Crown and Why It’s Struggling
The College Basketball Crown is struggling to find teams and relevance—here’s why it may not last....
TCU vs Ohio State Prediction: Best Bet for March Madness Opener
TCU vs Ohio State betting preview with expert analysis and best pick for the NCAA Tournament opener....
NBA Picks Today: Best Bets for Warriors vs Celtics, Lakers vs Rockets
NBA betting picks for Wednesday, including Warriors vs Celtics and Lakers vs Rockets analysis....
Without Mikel Brown Jr., No. 6 seed Louisville tips off vs. No. 11 USF
It's safe to say Pat Kelsey's second season at Louisville hasn't gone entirely to plan.,Yes, the Cardinals are back in the NCAA Tournament, earning the No. 6 seed in the East Region. But expectations were higher for the team, which was picked to finish second in the Atlantic Coast Conference this se...
Tiger Woods still healing, remains mum on Masters
As his health continues to fluctuate, Tiger Woods remains noncommittal about his playing status for next month's Masters.,"I said I've been working on it," Woods, 50, told reporters after Tuesday's TGL semifinals in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. "Sometimes I have good days, sometimes I have bad days. Dis...
Miami (OH) vs SMU Prediction: Best Bet for NCAA Play-In Game
Miami (OH) vs SMU betting preview with analysis and best bet for the NCAA play-in game....
MLB Home Run Leader Future Picks: Best Bets for 2026 Season
Breaking down the best bets for MLB home run leader, including the favorites like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge and value bets including Nick Kurtz and Pete Alonso....
Playoffs? Check. Next up for Thunder: Handle lowly Nets
The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the first step in their title defense and saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extend his historic streak on Tuesday.,After becoming the first team to secure a playoff berth this season, the Thunder will attempt to earn their 10th straight victory and widen their lead atop ...
NHL roundup: Nikita Kucherov (3 G, 2 A) steers Lightning past Kraken
Nikita Kucherov scored three goals and added two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning routed the host Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Tuesday.,Brandon Hagel had a goal and three assists, Anthony Cirelli posted a goal and two assists and Gage Goncalves added one of each for the Lightning in the opener of a four-...
NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nets 40 as Thunder clinch playoff spot
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.,The Thunder clinched their third consecutive playoff appearance with the victory, becoming the first team this season to do so.,Chet Holmgren added 20 points and a ...
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, sizzling Sabres shut out Golden Knights
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves en route to his first shutout of the season as the Buffalo Sabres blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 2-0 on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.,Josh Doan and Josh Norris scored the goals for Buffalo, which maintained a four-point lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning, a 6-2 winn...
Third-period flurry carries Oilers to win over Sharks
Max Jones and Zach Hyman scored 3:23 apart early in the third period as the Edmonton Oilers picked up two vital points in a 5-3 victory over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.,Adam Henrique had two assists for Edmonton, which won its second straight to open a four-game homestand.,Ryan Nugent-H...