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Nine MLS players make USMNT roster for March friendlies
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino named nine MLS players to his 27-man roster for the U.S. Men's National Team's friendlies this month against Belgium and Portugal.,The MLS players on the roster released Tuesday include all four goalkeepers: Matt Freese (New York City FC), Matt Turner (New England Revo...
Commanders sign free-agent WR Van Jefferson
The Washington Commanders continued to build depth through free agency and signed veteran wide receiver Van Jefferson on Tuesday.,The team did not announce terms of the deal.,Jefferson played his first three-plus seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, who selected him in the second round of the 2020 NFL...
Canadiens F Kirby Dach (upper body) out 2-4 weeks
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach will miss two to four weeks with an upper-body injury, the team announced Tuesday.,Dach sustained the injury after absorbing a hit from Anaheim Ducks forward Jeffrey Viel early in the first period of Montreal's 4-3 loss on Sunday. He was ruled out for the remain...
Report: Broncos acquire WR Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins
The Denver Broncos are acquiring wide receiver Jayden Waddle and a fourth-round pick in next month's draft from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for first-, third- and fourth-round selections, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The reported acquisition of Waddle will give Broncos quarterback Bo Nix another prime ...
Iran lobbying to move World Cup matches in LA, Seattle to Mexico
Iran wants FIFA to move its World Cup matches this summer from the United States to Mexico.,That's according to the X account of Iran's embassy in Mexico, which posted a statement late Monday night attributed to Medhi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation. The statement was a reaction to...
Second-seeded Houston braces for upstart Idaho
Second-seeded Houston lost in the NCAA title game last season and is primed to make another deep run this year.,But don't dare ask Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson about a potential rematch against top-seeded Florida -- last year's champion -- in the South Region final.,Sampson flat-out refuses to look ...
Best 12 vs 5 NCAA Tournament Upset Picks for 2026 March Madness
Looking for 12 vs 5 upsets in March Madness? Here’s a breakdown of the best underdog picks in the first round....
Early NFL Free Agency Winners and Moves That Stand Out
Breaking down early NFL offseason moves, including the 49ers adding Christian Kirk and key decisions by the Raiders and Patriots....
March Madness Cinderella Picks: Three Teams Ready to Bust Brackets
Looking for Cinderella teams in March Madness? Here are three underdogs that could bust brackets this NCAA Tournament....
Top NBA Picks for Today: Thunder vs Magic, Cavs vs Bucks, Nuggets vs 76ers
Looking for NBA best bets? Check out top picks for Thunder vs Magic, Cavs vs Bucks, and Nuggets vs 76ers....
Best Future Bets for MLB Strikeout Leader: Crochet, Gilbert, and Cease
Looking for value in MLB strikeout leader props? Here are three pitchers worth betting on for the 2026 season....
Mikel Brown Jr. in question as 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...
Anthony Edwards out for Wolves' matchup with Suns
The Minnesota Timberwolves will need to find a way to win without their best player.,Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves' top scorer, will not be available Tuesday night because of a sore right knee. His teammates will try to pick up the slack in his absence when they tip off against the Phoenix Suns ...
Pistons begin two-game mini series vs. lowly Wizards
On paper, the Detroit Pistons appear to have a relatively easy week ahead with two games against the Washington Wizards and a matchup against the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors.,However, don't expect Detroit to overlook any upcoming opponents, starting with the Tuesday meeting against the host...
Thunder eager for another big effort from Isaiah Hartenstein vs. Magic
During the Oklahoma City Thunder's current eight-game winning streak, Isaiah Hartenstein has played in just half of the games.,However, heading into a Tuesday road matchup against the Orlando Magic, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Hartenstein is a big key to unlocking his team's full offensive po...
Bruins, Canadiens stumble into finale of season series
The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens typically need little motivation entering head-to-head matchups during their storied Original Six rivalry.,That remains true entering their Tuesday date in Montreal. Just look at the Eastern Conference standings, where Boston -- the current second wild-card t...
USA turns to rookie starter Nolan McLean in WBC final vs. Venezuela
MIAMI -- Team USA is on the cusp of fulfilling the high expectations attached to its star-studded roster as it takes on a motivated Team Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic championship game Tuesday night.,Venezuela will play in its first-ever WBC final after a spirited 4-2 comeback win on Mond...
NBA roundup: Hawks win 10th straight, halt Magic's winning streak
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a career-high 41 points and the Atlanta Hawks won their 10th consecutive game, a 124-112 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Monday.,Atlanta owns the longest active winning streak in the NBA and the club's longest winning streak since its franchise-record 19-ga...
NHL roundup: Mammoth score 4 in 3rd to end Stars' 15-game point streak
Kailer Yamamoto scored the eventual game-winning goal as the visiting Utah Mammoth doubled up the Dallas Stars 6-3 on Monday night.,Clayton Keller, Nate Schmidt, Jack McBain, Michael Carcone and Lawson Crouse also scored for the Mammoth, who snapped a four-game winless skid (1-2-2). Vitek Vanecek ma...
Spring training roundup: Chris Sale completes 6 innings as Braves rout Rays
Chris Sale pounded the strike zone and completed six innings as the host Atlanta Braves routed the Tampa Bay Rays, 11-2, on Monday in North Port, Fla.,The rangy southpaw, who just signed a contract extension through 2027, allowed five hits, did not walk a batter and fanned three. Sale threw 53 of hi...