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Panthers aspire to play spoiler against Senators
The Florida Panthers no longer have a chance to win a third straight Stanley Cup, but they can hinder the Ottawa Senators' quest to reach the postseason.,Though mired in a three-game losing streak, the host Panthers look to continue their home dominance over the playoff-contending Senators Tuesday n...
Ducks D Radko Gudas to face music, will play Maple Leafs
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas said he will play against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday despite sitting out Saturday with a lower-body injury.,It's notable news because Gudas' illegal knee-on-knee hit ended Toronto captain Auston Matthews' season back on March 12. Gudas was suspended for fi...
Lionel Messi to start for Argentina in friendly against Zambia
Lionel Messi will suit up and start in Tuesday's home friendly against Zambia, Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed Monday.,"Yes, I think he'll start from the beginning tomorrow," Scaloni told reporters.,In Friday's 2-1 home victory over Mauritania in a friendly, Messi came on as...
Gus Malzahn, Jeff Tedford joining CFP selection committee
Former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn and Cal head coach Jeff Tedford are joining the College Football Playoff's selection committee starting next season.,They will serve three-year terms, alongside fellow new member and Louisiana athletic director Bryan Maggard.,"The additions of Bryan Maggard, Gus ...
Braves option pitching prospect Didier Fuentes, call up Martin Perez
To further his development as a starting pitcher, the Atlanta Braves optioned right-handed prospect Didier Fuentes to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday and purchased the contract of veteran left-hander Martin Perez.,Fuentes, 20, ranked by MLB Pipeline as the Braves' No. 3 prospect, threw 56 pitches over f...
Report: Browns withdraw rule change proposal for draft pick trades
The Cleveland Browns have withdrawn their proposed rule change which would have extended how far out teams can trade draft picks, according to an NFL Network report.,The Browns proposed the rule earlier this month, hoping to grow the range at which teams can trade draft picks from three years to fiv...
John Harbaugh, Giants considering Odell Beckham Jr. reunion
The New York Giants have discussed a reunion with former wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., coach John Harbaugh confirmed Monday at the NFL's league meetings.,Harbaugh, who said he still regularly talks and texts with Beckham after coaching him in 2023 with the Baltimore Ravens, said he's one of his "...
Bills pick up TE Dalton Kincaid's option for 2027
The Buffalo Bills officially picked up the fifth year option on tight end Dalton Kincaid's rookie contract.,General manager Brandon Beane confirmed the move on Monday at the league meetings in Phoenix.,Kincaid, a first-round pick (25th overall) in 2023, will earn $8.1 million fully guaranteed for th...
49ers 'in no rush' to remove WR Brandon Aiyuk from roster
While not hiding the fact that a separation is coming at some point, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan isn't putting a date on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's removal from the roster.,"I don't have a date," Shanahan said Monday at the NFL league meetings in Phoenix when asked when the 49ers migh...
Gary Woodland, 4 others earn Masters invites
Texas Children's Houston Open winner Gary Woodland and four other golfers clinched spots at this year's Masters on Sunday.,Woodland earned the spot by winning the event, his first PGA Tour win since the 2019 U.S. Open. The victory came 2 1/2 years removed from undergoing brain surgery to remove a le...
Report: St. Bonaventure hiring DII's Mike MacDonald as coach
St. Bonaventure is finalizing a deal to make Division II standout Mike MacDonald the Bonnies' new men's basketball coach, ESPN reported Monday.,MacDonald has guided Daemen University of Amherst, N.Y., to a combined 61-3 record over the past two seasons.,Longtime St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt an...
Providence F Duncan Powell arrested for disorderly conduct
Providence forward Duncan Powell was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct Sunday in Cranston, R.I., authorities said.,The 23-year-old senior's ex-girlfriend told police that Powell hit her and made threats against her and her friends, according to a WJAR report.,Powell was scheduled...
Duke’s Collapse vs UConn Adds to Troubling March Pattern
Braylon Mullins’ buzzer-beater shocks Duke, but the bigger story is another Blue Devils collapse in March Madness....
NBA Best Bets Today: Top Betting Picks for Monday March 30th
Get the best NBA bets for March 30, including picks for 76ers vs Heat, Celtics vs Hawks, and Pistons vs Thunder....
Rhode Island hires Colleen Mullen as head coach
Colleen Mullen is the new women's basketball head coach at the University of Rhode Island.,The move was announced Sunday by athletic director Pat Lyons.,"Colleen Mullen is a proven winner who will help ensure that Rhode Island women's basketball remains at the top of the Atlantic 10," Lyons said. "S...
Scuffling Wizards finish road trip against red-hot Lakers
The struggling Washington Wizards' challenging five-game road swing will finish with perhaps the most difficult assignment yet -- a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.,The Wizards (17-57) enter the second leg of a back-to-back set on the heels of their 18th loss in the past 19 st...
Thunder pursue franchise record against short-handed Pistons
The last time the Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder faced off, the Thunder were severely shorthanded.,The Thunder were without four of their starters -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein -- plus key bench player Alex Caruso.,Heading into Monday nig...
New York Jets Draft Options at No. 2: Best Fits and Sleeper Picks
The Jets hold the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here’s a breakdown of their top options, including David Bailey and Ty Simpson....
Why Illinois Is the Most Dangerous Team in the Final Four
Illinois reaches its first Final Four in 21 years behind rebounding, defense and quiet confidence. Can the Illini win it all?...
LA's Roki Sasaki remains big question mark as Dodgers host Guardians
With three comeback victories in three games during their opening series of the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers now will address their biggest question when they open a three-game home series against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night., ,The Dodgers received key relief innings from right-hander...