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Both Thunder, Grizzlies want to turn page from 51-point blowout
Both the host Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies are looking to put the first game of their Western Conference playoff series in the rearview mirror -- for very different reasons.,The Thunder are trying to make sure not to get complacent after Sunday's 131-80 blowout win in the opener.,...
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to ‘hit the ground running’ in offseason workouts
After missing his rookie season due to a torn meniscus in his right knee, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is all systems go for offseason workouts this month, according to his coach.,Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that McCarthy has no restrictions this spring. He said McCarthy is ...
Reports: Padres' Luis Arraez placed on 7-day concussion IL
San Diego Padres infielder/designated hitter Luis Arraez was placed on the seven-day injured list in concussion protocol, multiple outlets reported Monday, one day after a collision at first base with the Houston Astros' Mauricio Dubon.,The Padres will promote infielder Mason McCoy, 30, to the activ...
Bucks upgrade G Damian Lillard to questionable for Game 2 vs. Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard, who hasn't played since March 18 due to a blood clot, has been upgraded to questionable for Game 2 of the first-round playoff series against the host Indiana Pacers on Tuesday.,The Bucks announced Lillard's status on Monday's injury report as questionab...
Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison Claims He Didn’t Know How Valuable Luka Doncic Was
Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison continues to face backlash after trading Luka Doncic, admitting he underestimated Doncic’s value to fans in a disastrous season-ending presser....
Former Florida G Denzel Aberdeen will transfer to Kentucky
Former Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen is staying in the Southeastern Conference and transferring to Kentucky, he announced Monday on social media.,The 6-foot-5, 190-pound rising senior entered the transfer portal on Friday after three seasons in Gainesville, including the Gators' run to the national ...
Kurt Busch, Randy LaJoie new NASCAR Hall of Fame hopefuls
Kurt Busch and Randy LaJoie, already voted two of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers, are on the ballot for the first time to enter the racing series' hall of fame, with nominees announced Monday.,The candidates for the class of 2026 include 10 on the modern era ballot: Busch, LaJoie, Greg Biffle, Neil Bo...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Cincinnati Reds vs. Miami Marlins, April 21
April 21st's top MLB betting pick is a run total prediction for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Miami Marlins over/under on Monday evening....
2025 MLB April Overreactions: What Baseball's First Month Is Really Telling Us
Pete Alonso’s breakout, Orioles’ woes, and Padres’ surge — early 2025 MLB trends that might actually stick further than the month of April....
Reports: Suitors scoff at Falcons' asking price for Kirk Cousins
Teams reaching out to the Atlanta Falcons about the availability of quarterback Kirk Cousins in trade talks have informed the front office their asking price is too high, ESPN reports. ,Atlanta reportedly has asked teams interested in a deal to absorb $20 million of the $45 million in guarantees Cou...
Red Sox turn early wake-up call into win over White Sox
Walker Buehler allowed one run and struck out nine in seven innings to help the Boston Red Sox defeat the visiting Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Monday in a late-morning start on Patriots' Day., ,Buehler (3-1) allowed four hits, walked three and threw 100 pitches (63 strikes). Two of the four hits Buehle...
Colts GM: QB competition needs to play out
Quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson were drafted into different situations by different teams but landed on the same depth chart with the Indianapolis Colts because of indifferent results. ,As the Colts approach the 2025 NFL Draft this week, general manager Chris Ballard believes one of...
You again? Dodgers, Cubs meet for third series this season
Familiar foes will meet again on Tuesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Chicago Cubs for the opener of a two-game series.,The Dodgers opened the season with a pair of victories over the Cubs in Tokyo last month before Chicago responded by winning two of three games in Los Angeles from April 11...
Kenyans sweep Boston Marathon; Sharon Lokedi sets new women's record
Kenya's John Korir lost his footing at the start of the Boston Marathon on Monday morning but recovered to sprint into history, following in the footsteps of his older brother on the same track.,Korir won the Boston Marathon in 2:04:45, 13 years after his older brother, Wesley, won in 2012. They sha...
Hawks fire GM Landry Fields, promote Onsi Saleh
The Atlanta Hawks fired general manager Landry Fields on Monday and promoted Onsi Saleh to fill the position.,The team also initiated a search for a president of basketball operations following a 40-42 season that ended with Friday's overtime loss to the visiting Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tourna...
White Sox place INF Chase Meidroth (thumb) on IL
The Chicago White Sox placed Chase Meidroth on the 10-day injured list and called up fellow infielder Bobby Dalbec from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.,Meidroth, 23, made his major league debut on April 11 and is batting .269 with one RBI and one stolen base in nine games. He has started five games at...
Caroline Hedwall, Mel Reid named Solheim Cup vice captains
European captain Anna Nordqvist named Sweden's Caroline Hedwall and England's Mel Reid as vice captains for the 2026 Solheim Cup on Monday.,The biennial competition against the United States will take place from Sept. 7-13, 2026, at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.,Hedwall, 35, has represented Eur...
Browns sign free agent CB Nik Needham
The Cleveland Browns signed veteran free agent cornerback Nik Needham on Monday. ,Terms were not disclosed by the team. ,Needham, 28, has six interceptions and 25 passes defensed in 63 career games (27 starts) with the Miami Dolphins, who signed 6-foot-1 defensive back as an undrafted free agent in ...
Three 2025 NFL Draft Defensive Sleepers Teams Will Regret Passing On
These three under-the-radar 2025 NFL Draft defensive prospects could be draft-weekend steals when we look back years from now....
Eagles WR A.J. Brown asks thief to return stolen car
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown made an unusual offer to a suspected car thief Monday: Return his ride and he won't press charges.,The three-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl LIX champion posted his plea on social media after his vehicle disappeared on Sunday night.,"Dear Philly, T...