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ACC tournament roundup: Clemson rides strong second half, tops Virginia
Mia Moore scored 17 of her 19 points in the second half and Clemson defeated Virginia 63-50 in the Atlantic Coast Conference women's tournament's second round on Thursday at Duluth, Ga.,The ninth-seeded Tigers (21-10), who made 12 of 19 shots in the second half, advanced to Friday's quarterfinals ma...
Alex Bowman pulls out of Phoenix race with vertigo
NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman will miss Sunday's race at Phoenix Raceway while battling vertigo.,Anthony Alfredo will replace Bowman behind the wheel of the No. 48 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports.,Bowman, 32, became ill during last weekend's race at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas...
No. 18 St. John's seeks share of Big East title at Seton Hall
No. 18 St. John's is on the verge of clinching at least a share of the Big East Conference regular-season title.,Seton Hall's improvement is so drastic from last season that it earned a bye in next week's Big East tournament and is seeking a signature win to enhance its bubble status for the NCAA to...
Knights acquire F Nic Dowd, place F Mark Stone on IR
The Vegas Golden Knights acquired center Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals on Thursday in exchange for goaltender Jesper Vikman, a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a second-round selection in 2029.,Vegas also placed captain Mark Stone (upper-body injury) on injured reserve Thursday aft...
No. 19 Miami (Ohio) chases regular-season perfection at Ohio
No. 19 Miami (Ohio) looks to continue its historic run when it visits archrival Ohio in a Mid-American Conference rematch to close out the regular season Friday night in Athens, Ohio.,The RedHawks (30-0, 17-0 MAC), the nation's only unbeaten team, became just the 15th squad in Division I men's baske...
Wizards' Anthony Davis (hand) cleared for individual activities
Forward/center Anthony Davis, yet to play for the Washington Wizards since a Feb. 5 trade, has been cleared to begin limited individual on-court basketball activities, the team announced Thursday.,Davis, who has ligament damage in his left hand, was re-evaluated on Wednesday by Dr. Steven Shin of Ce...
Dash sign former Georgia standout D Cate Hardin
The Houston Dash signed former University of Georgia standout defender Cate Hardin to a one-year contract on Thursday.,Hardin, 22, was a non-roster invitee and made the initial preseason roster on Jan. 26.,As a senior at Georgia in 2025, Hardin was second-team All-Southeastern Conference after leadi...
Reports: Blues D Colton Parayko rejects trade to Sabres
St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko exercised his no-trade clause to shut down a move to the Buffalo Sabres, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,The deal reported Wednesday would have sent the 32-year-old Parayko to Buffalo in exchange for 18-year-old blueliner Radim Mrtka and a first-round dr...
Report: DE Cameron Jordan to be free agent after 15 seasons with Saints
Cameron Jordan, an eight-time Pro Bowl defensive end who has spent his 15-year career with New Orleans, will not have a new contract with the Saints by next week and will become a free agent, ESPN reported Thursday.,Jordan, who turns 37 in July, completed a two-year, $27.5 million contract in 2025. ...
MSG game set to break U.S. women's hockey attendance mark
An April 4 PWHL game at Madison Square Garden is expected to break the U.S. attendance record for a professional women's hockey game.,The contest between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent is sold out, and the venerable arena has a capacity of 18,006 fans.,A PWHL spokesperson told ESPN that the...
Reports: Bills acquiring WR DJ Moore from Bears for second-round pick
The Buffalo Bills are acquiring wide receiver DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,Multiple outlets reported the Bears are sending a fifth-round draft pick and Moore to Buffalo for the Bills' second-round pick -- No. 57 overall -- in the 2026 draft. Chicago s...
Jake Knapp withdraws from Arnold Palmer Invitational
Jake Knapp withdrew before the start of Thursday's opening round at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, Fla.,He was replaced by China's Haotong Li in the field at the PGA Tour signature event at Bay Hill Club and Lodge.,Knapp, 31, is ranked No. 41 in the world and No. 7 in the FedEx Cup stand...
Reports: Bills acquiring WR DJ Moore from Bears
The Buffalo Bills are acquiring wide receiver DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,It was not immediately known what the Bears will receive in the deal, which cannot be processed until the new league year begins on March 11.,The reported trade will give forme...
Golden Knights acquire F Nic Dowd from Capitals
The Vegas Golden Knights acquired center Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals on Thursday in exchange for goaltender Jesper Vikman, a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a second-round selection in 2029.,Dowd, 35, has recorded 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) and 113 hits in 55 games this ...
Could Kyler Murray crossroads lead back to MLB? A's open to talks
Kyler Murray rolls toward a career crossroads next week, when the former No. 1 NFL draft pick is expected to be released by the Arizona Cardinals. ,Several teams with a glaring need at the position reportedly are lining up to make Murray an offer, from the New York Jets to the Pittsburgh Steelers an...
Bo Gyeong Moon, Korea slug way past Czechia
Bo Gyeong Moon belted a grand slam in the first inning and had an RBI single in the seventh, pacing Korea to an 11-4 victory over Czechia on Thursday in a pool play game during the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo.,The contest marked the Koreans' start of round-robin play in Pool C, which also featur...
Why the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline Could Look Different Than Usual
The 2026 NHL trade deadline features a surprising trend: teams moving veterans who still have years left on their contracts....
NBA Picks for March 5: Best Betting Picks on Thursday
Breaking down the best NBA bets for Thursday’s slate, including Warriors vs Rockets, Pistons vs Spurs and Lakers vs Nuggets....
Why the Raiders Might Be Wrong to Draft Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 Overall
Fernando Mendoza is the consensus No. 1 pick, but should the Raiders reconsider and draft a defensive star instead?...
Arnold Palmer Invitational Betting Picks: Fleetwood, McIlroy and Lowry Bets
Top betting picks for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, including Tommy Fleetwood to win and props for Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry....