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Bryson DeChambeau in fine form heading into LIV Golf South Africa
Bryson DeChambeau said he feels his game is rounding into form at a crucial time -- that is, right before the Masters.,Fresh off a T3 finish in Adelaide and a playoff win in Singapore, DeChambeau will look to continue his strong play when he competes in LIV Golf South Africa in Midrand, near the cit...
Charlotte fires head coach Aaron Fearne after 3 seasons
Charlotte fired head basketball coach Aaron Fearne on Tuesday after three seasons.,The 49ers finished with a 17-17 overall record this season (9-9 in the American Athletic Conference) and extended their drought of missing the NCAA Tournament to 21 years.,"We have high expectations for all of our ath...
Longshots Lehigh, Prairie View A&M ready to shoot their shot in First Four
Prairie View A&M and Lehigh reached the NCAA Tournament, which begins when the Panthers and Mountain Hawks meet in the First Four in Dayton, Ohio, on Wednesday.,Seeded 16th in the South Region, the winner advances from the First Four to face top-seeded Florida on Thursday. But first comes a showdown...
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 ...
No. 7 Saint Mary's strives for tournament breakthrough against No. 10 Texas A&M
Seventh-seeded Saint Mary's is in the NCAA Tournament for the 12th time under coach Randy Bennett, but deep runs haven't been part of the story.,The Gaels begin pursuit of a breakthrough experience when they face No. 10 seed Texas A&M on Thursday night in South Region first-round play at Oklahoma Ci...
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...
Dai Dai Ames, Justin Pippen pace Cal into NIT clash vs. UIC
While Cal and Illinois-Chicago were unsuccessful in their bids to squeak into the NCAA Tournament, postseason action will be welcomed by two programs that seldom play at this time of year. ,The No. 2-seeded Bears (21-11) will host the Flames (19-15) as part of the Albuquerque Region in the NIT on We...
Kings see cause for optimism ahead of matchup with soaring Spurs
The Sacramento Kings get an opportunity to put their improved play on display against a quality, but potentially tired, opponent when they host the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.,The Kings, who had the worst record in the NBA after losing to the New Orleans Pelicans on March 5 to fall to 14-50,...
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...
Spurs hold on for win over Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers
Victor Wembanyama scored 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, Stephon Castle added 23 points and eight assists and the San Antonio Spurs continued their late-season surge with a 119-115 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday at Inglewood, Calif.,Devin Vassell put up 20 points and De'Aaron Fox...