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Tiger Woods registers for U.S. Senior Open in July
Tiger Woods has officially thrown his name into the mix for the 46th U.S. Senior Open in early July though it's not known if the 15-time major champion actually will compete in the tournament.,"Tiger has entered the championship, simply to ensure eligibility, but will not make a decision about playi...
Cardinals seeking another offensive outburst vs. Rays
The St. Louis Cardinals will bid to ride their new-look offense to their second victory in as many games on Saturday afternoon when they continue their three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.,Alec Burleson highlighted his three-hit performance by belting a two-run homer to cap an eigh...
Barret Robbins, ex-Raider who went missing before Super Bowl, dies
Former Oakland Raiders center Barret Robbins, who was best known for disappearing the day before Super Bowl XXXVII, has died. He was 52.,Former teammate Tim Brown and the Raiders confirmed the news on social media.,"it's with great regret i tell you i just received a call from Marissa Robbins inform...
Alabama G Aden Holloway granted court injunction to travel
Alabama guard Aden Holloway was granted permission by a Tuscaloosa district court judge to travel out of state while facing felony drug charges, per multiple reports Friday.,No. 4 seed Alabama (25-9) faces No. 1 seed Michigan (33-3) on Friday night in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 in Chicago.,Despi...
Rapids acquire F Georgi Minoungou from Sounders
The Colorado Rapids acquired forward Georgi Minoungou from the Seattle Sounders on Friday in exchange for $2 million in general allocation money.,Seattle retains a sell-on percentage and will receive the funds split evenly across the 2026 and 2027 seasons.,Minoungou, 23, logged three goals and seven...
How Nebraska’s March Madness Run Ended in Dumbest Way Possible
Iowa eliminates Nebraska in the Sweet 16 as the Cornhuskers’ historic season ends on a rare four-man floor blunder....
Matthew Schaefer, Islanders set sights on Panthers
At some point, Matthew Schaefer's standout debut season may see him break the team record for points by a rookie defenseman.,Of greater urgency for the New York Islanders is improving their position in a crowded Eastern Conference playoff race. The next chance for that occurs Saturday afternoon when...
NBA Picks for March 27: Best Bets for Friday Night Slate
Get the best NBA picks for March 27, including Heat vs Cavaliers total, Rockets vs Grizzlies, and Warriors vs Wizards betting predictions....
NHL Playoff Race: Half of Last Year’s Teams Could Miss the Cut
The NHL playoff race is heating up with major turnover expected. Here’s a breakdown of contenders, pretenders, and final predictions....
World Series winner Jason Heyward retires after 16 seasons
Former Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward announced his retirement on Friday after 16 seasons.,Heyward, 36, helped the Cubs win their historic World Series title in 2016. He also was an All-Star with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 and a five-time Gold Glove winner.,He made his initial retirement anno...
Donald Trump: Tiger Woods 'won't be playing' in Masters
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered some breaking news in the golf world, claiming Tiger Woods will not play in the Masters next month.,"I love Tiger but he won't be there," Trump said during a phone interview Thursday with Fox News. "He will be there, but he won't be playing in it.",Woods, 50, ha...
Iran bans sports teams from traveling to 'hostile' countries
Iran has banned the nation's sports teams from traveling to "hostile" countries, Iranian state TV reported Thursday.,The ban did not specifically mention this summer's FIFA World Cup, taking place in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.,The Ministry of Sports in Tehran's statement singled out an upcoming so...
Argentina coach: Lionel Messi 'earned the right' to make World Cup decision
Global soccer icon Lionel Messi has not decided whether he will help Argentina defend its FIFA World Cup title this summer in North America, national team coach Lionel Scaloni said.,The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and current Inter Miami superstar will turn 39 during the World Cup, which opens on ...
Pierceson Coody WDs from Houston, Masters hopes in jeopardy
Pierceson Coody withdrew before the start of Friday's second round at the Houston Open due to a back injury.,The untimely ailment likely will end Coody's bid to secure a late invitation to the Masters.,Coody entered the week ranked No. 51 in the Official World Golf Ranking. ,With the top 50 in OWGR ...
Report: NBA weighing three anti-tanking proposals
The NBA delivered three anti-tanking proposals to its board of governors on Wednesday in New York, ESPN reported.,All three plans reportedly feature a common twist: bringing teams that make the playoffs into the draft lottery.,The first proposal puts 18 teams in the lottery -- the bottom 10 teams th...
Could the Rams Trade Puka Nacua? Off-Field Drama and Contract Issues Mount
Puka Nacua’s future with the Rams is uncertain amid contract talks and off-field controversy. Could Los Angeles trade its star wide receiver?...
Why St. John's Can Cover Sweet 16 Spread Against Duke
Duke faces St. John’s in a defensive battle. See why the Red Storm could cover the spread in this Sweet 16 matchup....
MLB Best Betting Picks for Friday March 27th Slate
Looking for MLB picks? Back the Rockies and Royals as value underdogs in today’s opening slate with expert betting analysis....
Diamondbacks' Ryne Nelson faces tall task vs. Dodgers
With one game behind them in the regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers and visiting Arizona Diamondbacks will unleash dueling surprises when the teams meet again on Friday night.,A pair of surprise No. 2 starters will clash when the Dodgers send Emmet Sheehan to the mound against fellow right-hand...
Chase DeLauter, Guardians hope for encore performance vs. Mariners
It didn't take long for Chase DeLauter to announce his candidacy for the American Leagues Rookie of the Year award.,Playing in his first regular-season game after making his MLB debut in the 2025 playoffs, DeLauter went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the host Sea...