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JGR: Chris Gabehart, Spire conspired to steal proprietary data
Joe Gibbs Racing argued in federal court Thursday that Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports, in an effort to improve their team's performance, conspired to steal proprietary data from one of NASCAR's most successful organizations.,JGR attorney Tom Melsheimer argued during a preliminary injunction he...

Senators chasing critical points in visit to Lightning
The Ottawa Senators are in the throes of a playoff push, but adding two points Saturday afternoon against the host Tampa Bay Lightning will not be easy.,The Senators (38-24-10, 86 points) burst into the Eastern Conference's No. 2 wild-card spot with Tuesday's 3-2 victory at the Detroit Red Wings but...
NHL Playoff Race: Half of Last Year’s Teams Could Miss the Cut
The NHL playoff race is heating up with major turnover expected. Here’s a breakdown of contenders, pretenders, and final predictions....

World Series winner Jason Heyward retires after 16 seasons
Former Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward announced his retirement on Friday after 16 seasons.,Heyward, 36, helped the Cubs win their historic World Series title in 2016. He also was an All-Star with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 and a five-time Gold Glove winner.,He made his initial retirement anno...

Donald Trump: Tiger Woods 'won't be playing' in Masters
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered some breaking news in the golf world, claiming Tiger Woods will not play in the Masters next month.,"I love Tiger but he won't be there," Trump said during a phone interview Thursday with Fox News. "He will be there, but he won't be playing in it.",Woods, 50, ha...

Iran bans sports teams from traveling to 'hostile' countries
Iran has banned the nation's sports teams from traveling to "hostile" countries, Iranian state TV reported Thursday.,The ban did not specifically mention this summer's FIFA World Cup, taking place in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.,The Ministry of Sports in Tehran's statement singled out an upcoming so...

Bills sign S Damar Hamlin to 1-year deal
Safety Damar Hamlin signed a one-year contract to return to the Buffalo Bills on Friday.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Hamlin, who played in five games in 2025 before sustaining a season-ending pectoral injury. He was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 11.,Hamlin, 28, is best known for his r...

Michigan G Macy Brown (knee) out for rest of NCAA Tournament
Michigan reserve guard Macy Brown will miss the rest of the Women's NCAA Tournament with a torn ACL. ,The 6-foot junior sustained the injury to her right knee during a practice last weekend, the school confirmed on Friday.,The second-seeded Wolverines (27-6) face third-seeded Louisville (29-7) in th...

Wave sign former Chelsea striker Catarina Macario
The San Diego Wave announced the signing of former Chelsea striker Catarina Macario on Friday.,The 26-year-old U.S. Women's National Team veteran is signed through the 2030 NWSL campaign.,Macario, who was born in Brazil and starred at Stanford, played for youth teams while growing up in the San Dieg...

Argentina coach: Lionel Messi 'earned the right' to make World Cup decision
Global soccer icon Lionel Messi has not decided whether he will help Argentina defend its FIFA World Cup title this summer in North America, national team coach Lionel Scaloni said.,The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and current Inter Miami superstar will turn 39 during the World Cup, which opens on ...

Pierceson Coody WDs from Houston, Masters hopes in jeopardy
Pierceson Coody withdrew before the start of Friday's second round at the Houston Open due to a back injury.,The untimely ailment likely will end Coody's bid to secure a late invitation to the Masters.,Coody entered the week ranked No. 51 in the Official World Golf Ranking. ,With the top 50 in OWGR ...

Report: NBA weighing three anti-tanking proposals
The NBA delivered three anti-tanking proposals to its board of governors on Wednesday in New York, ESPN reported.,All three plans reportedly feature a common twist: bringing teams that make the playoffs into the draft lottery.,The first proposal puts 18 teams in the lottery -- the bottom 10 teams th...
Could the Rams Trade Puka Nacua? Off-Field Drama and Contract Issues Mount
Puka Nacua’s future with the Rams is uncertain amid contract talks and off-field controversy. Could Los Angeles trade its star wide receiver?...

Phillies 3B Alec Bohm claims parents siphoned millions
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm filed a lawsuit against his parents claiming they siphoned millions of dollars from financial accounts they managed for him.,The suit filed Wednesday in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas alleges that Daniel and Lisa Bohm froze him out of his account...
Why St. John's Can Cover Sweet 16 Spread Against Duke
Duke faces St. John’s in a defensive battle. See why the Red Storm could cover the spread in this Sweet 16 matchup....
MLB Best Betting Picks for Friday March 27th Slate
Looking for MLB picks? Back the Rockies and Royals as value underdogs in today’s opening slate with expert betting analysis....

Diamondbacks' Ryne Nelson faces tall task vs. Dodgers
With one game behind them in the regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers and visiting Arizona Diamondbacks will unleash dueling surprises when the teams meet again on Friday night.,A pair of surprise No. 2 starters will clash when the Dodgers send Emmet Sheehan to the mound against fellow right-hand...

Chase DeLauter, Guardians hope for encore performance vs. Mariners
It didn't take long for Chase DeLauter to announce his candidacy for the American Leagues Rookie of the Year award.,Playing in his first regular-season game after making his MLB debut in the 2025 playoffs, DeLauter went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the host Sea...

Tigers LHP Framber Valdez draws Padres to open his Detroit era
Framber Valdez will have a high bar to clear when he makes his Detroit Tigers' debut Friday night on the road against the San Diego Padres.,Valdez went 81-52 with a 3.36 ERA in eight seasons and 188 games (166 starts) with the Houston Astros before signing a three-year, $115 million deal with Detroi...

Angels strive to follow up 'special moment' in rematch vs. Astros
Kurt Suzuki will manage his second major league game on Friday night when his Los Angeles Angels continue their season-opening series against the host Houston Astros. ,All things considered, it will be hard to top his first game.,Suzuki received a post-game beer shower from his team after the Angels...