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Spring training roundup: Late HR lifts Blue Jays over Canada
Riley Tirotta belted a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning to propel the Toronto Blue Jays to a 10-7 victory over Canada's national team on Tuesday in a World Baseball Classic tune-up game in Dunedin, Fla.,Jesus Sanchez had two hits and drove in three runs, and Nathan Lukes added a two-run...
Bengals decline to tag star DE Trey Hendrickson
The Cincinnati Bengals did not franchise tag star defensive end Trey Hendrickson ahead of Tuesday's deadline, making the four-time Pro Bowler a free agent.,Teams had until Tuesday afternoon to issue franchise or transition tags to players eligible to become free agents next week.,Hendrickson's 2025 ...
Texans release veteran S Jimmie Ward
The Houston Texans released veteran safety Jimmie Ward on Tuesday.,Ward didn't see any action last season after being involved in a domestic-violence issue prior to the campaign and later sustaining a foot injury.,Ward was arrested in Texas in June on third-degree felony domestic-violence charges wh...
Kyler Murray thanks Arizona, embraces 'whatever's next'
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray thanked supporters in Arizona and apologized for not getting the Cardinals to the Super Bowl on Tuesday in an apparent farewell to the organization posted via social media.,Murray will reportedly be released on March 11, the first day of the NFL league year, if the...
Reports: Vikings may shop OLB Jonathan Greenard
The Minnesota Vikings are open to trading outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard as they deal with salary cap issues, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,Greenard is due to make $19 million in each of the next two seasons to complete a four-year, $76 million deal.,Greenard's salary isn't fully g...
Reports: Bengals won't tag star DE Trey Hendrickson
The Cincinnati Bengals will not franchise tag star defensive end Trey Hendrickson, according to multiple reports ahead of Tuesday's deadline, making the four-time Pro Bowler a free agent.,Teams had until Tuesday afternoon to issue franchise or transition tags to players eligible to become free agent...
Golden Knights sit F Mark Stone (arm) vs. Sabres
The Vegas Golden Knights ruled out team captain Mark Stone for Tuesday's game against the host Buffalo Sables due to a left arm injury.,The winger was hit on the upper left arm with a stick during a neutral zone check by Penguins defenseman Kris Letang late in the first period of Pittsburgh's 5-0 ho...
Golf Glance: PGA's signature event at Bay Hill highlights busy week
The busiest week in professional golf so far this year features the third signature event of 2026 on the PGA Tour. The LPGA wraps up its Asia Swing, the DP Tour concludes its International Swing, LIV Golf returns to Hong Kong and the Champions tee it up alongside NFL legends.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: Arn...
Several players stuck in Middle East ahead of LIV Hong Kong
As of Tuesday, eight LIV Golf players reportedly have been unable to fly out of the Middle East ahead of this week's tournament in Hong Kong.,Laurie Canter, Thomas Detry, Sam Horsfield, Anirban Lahiri, Tom McKibbin, Adrian Meronk, Caleb Surratt and Lee Westwood were practicing in Dubai before Saturd...
Real Madrid's Rodrygo (ACL) to miss World Cup for Brazil
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has a ruptured ACL and meniscus in his right knee, likely keeping him out of this summer's World Cup for his native Brazil.,Rodrygo injured his leg after entering as a substitute in a 1-0 loss to Getafe in a La Liga match on Monday, Real Madrid announced on Tuesday.,"Foll...
Report: Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart to retire after 24 years
Longtime Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart is expected to announce his retirement in the "near future," ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Barnhart, 66, has overseen the Wildcats' athletic department since 2002 and is the longest-tenured athletic director in any of the Power Four conferences.,In Augu...
Players flee UAE courts after nearby Iranian drone strike
Players and officials at an ATP Challenger event in the United Arab Emirates had to flee Tuesday when a fire broke out nearby after an Iranian drone attack, BBC Sport reported.,Two matches were suspended in progress at the Fujairah Open, where a live feed on the ATP website showed Daniil Ostapenkov ...
NBA Picks Tuesday: Knicks, Spurs, and Lakers Betting Preview
Get expert NBA betting picks for Tuesday’s key games. See why the Knicks, Spurs, and Lakers are favored and how to approach spreads and moneylines....
Russell Henley weighs in on Players as a fifth major
As he prepared to defend his championship at the Arnold Palmer Invitational this week, Russell Henley weighed in on whether next week's The Players Championship should be recognized as golf's fifth major.,"I think it's a major. It's our home tournament. I don't know the statistics on like what they ...
Tuesday March 3 Top College Basketball Betting Picks and Predictions
Get expert CBB picks for Alabama vs Georgia and Cincinnati vs BYU. See where to bet moneylines and who has the edge in these 2026 college basketball matchups....
Falcons ticketed for Madrid in 2026
The Atlanta Falcons are ticketed for a regular-season game in Madrid this season. ,Atlanta will learn a date and opponent for the game in May when the NFL releases the full schedule for the 2026 season. The site is known after the league extended an agreement with Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Sta...
MLB Cy Young 2026: Long-Shot Picks to Bet on This Season
Explore top long-shot bets for the 2026 MLB Cy Young race. From Cole Ragans to Dylan Cease and Nolan McLean, see which pitchers could surprise this season....
NFL Combine Winners and Losers: Who Boosted Their 2026 Draft Stock?
From elite athletic performances to concerning measurements, here are the biggest winners and losers from the NFL Scouting Combine....
Kansas Basketball Is a Bracket Nightmare Waiting to Happen
Kansas has elite defense and brand-name appeal, but rebounding issues and inconsistency make the Jayhawks a risky NCAA Tournament pick....
Why Texas Tech Could Be a Sneaky Final Four Bet Without JT Toppin
Texas Tech faces life without JT Toppin, but +2500 Final Four odds may offer value thanks to elite three-point shooting and guard play....