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Sebastian Aho ecstatic that Hurriances will play Kraken twice in Finland
Hurricanes standout Sebastian Aho was beaming when he learned Monday that Carolina will face the Seattle Kraken in two games in his homeland of Finland next season.,The contests, slated for Nov. 12 and Nov. 14, are part of the 2026 Global Series and will be played in the Finnish capital of Helsinki....
England calls up Ben White, passes over Trent Alexander-Arnold
England called up Arsenal right-back Ben White for upcoming friendlies following an injury suffered by Bayer Leverkusen center back Jarell Quansah.,Newcastle United's Harvey Barnes has also been added to the 35-man squad with Arsenal's Eberechi Eze injured. But it was White's addition that drew the ...
Streaking Hornets see opportunity against lowly Kings
The Charlotte Hornets have made some big strides lately to put themselves in position for a postseason spot.,So they can't afford to miss the opportunity presented to them Tuesday night when the lowly Sacramento Kings visit.,"There is no guarantees," Hornets coach Charles Lee said. "It doesn't matte...
Padres tab RHP Nick Pivetta to starter opener vs. Tigers
Nick Pivetta will make the first Opening Day start of his career on Thursday afternoon when the San Diego Padres host the Detroit Tigers.,Padres manager Craig Stammen made the announcement on Monday as the team was on the verge of ending spring training.,It won't be an easy assignment as the 33-year...
Shohei Ohtani WBC jersey sells for record $1.5M
An unsigned Shohei Ohtani game-used 2026 World Baseball Classic jersey sold for just north of $1.5 million Sunday night via MLB Auctions, shattering the previous high public sale of an Ohtani jersey, autographed with "24 NL MVP," which was $249,999 in 2025 on Fanatics.,While Sunday's sale did not co...
Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke sues NCAA for '26 eligibility
Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on Monday as he seeks an additional season of eligibility.,Heinecke, who participated in last month's NFL Scouting Combine after his waiver request and appeal were denied by the NCAA, is seeking an injunction before the NFL draft beg...
Pitt hires Charleston's Robin Harmony as head coach
Pitt named Pennsylvania native Robin Harmony as head coach of the women's team on Monday.,Harmony, 64, has spent the past seven seasons at the College of Charleston and led the Cougars to a 27-6 record and their first NCAA Tournament appearance this season.,"We are thrilled to welcome Robin Harmony ...
Duke G Caleb Foster has 'outside chance' to play in Sweet 16
Duke guard Caleb Foster is working toward a return during the Sweet 16 with the No. 1 seed Blue Devils and No. 5 St. John's scheduled to tip off Friday in Washington, D.C., in an East Region semifinal, just under three weeks removed from a foot injury. ,Foster fractured his foot in the regular-seaso...
Boxer, 19, in medically induced coma after weekend knockout
Nineteen-year-old boxer Isis Sio was placed into a medically induced coma after a knockout loss to Jocelyn Camarillo on Saturday in San Bernardino, Calif., ProBoxTV announced after broadcasting the fight.,Sio, who entered with a 1-2 professional record, was knocked out by a series of punches 78 seco...
Rays 2B Gavin Lux (shoulder) to begin season on IL
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Gavin Lux will begin the season on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement, the team confirmed Monday.,Lux, 28, joined the Rays in a three-team trade in January that sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the Los Angeles Angels. Injuries limited Lux to seven app...
Report: Patriots plan to release backup QB Josh Dobbs
The New England Patriots plan to release quarterback Josh Dobbs after failing to find a trade partner, NFL Network reported Monday.,Dobbs has one season left on the two-year, $8 million deal he signed last March to become Drake Maye's backup.,Earlier this month, the Patriots re-signed quarterback To...
Report: Zinedine Zidane to take over as France coach this summer
French soccer icon Zinedine Zidane has agreed to take over his national team's head coaching duties following this summer's FIFA World Cup, ESPN reported Monday.,Zidane, 53, reportedly reached a verbal agreement with the Federation Francaise de Football to replace Didier Deschamps, who has held the ...
Bipartisan bill aims to ban sports on prediction markets
A bipartisan bill proposed on Monday seeks to block prediction markets from offering wagers on sporting events.,The legislation would restrict platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket and other entities registered with the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission from listing or making available any...
Union Prez: WNBA players nearly unanimous yes on CBA
The WNBA labor dispute moved one step closer to a final resolution with players voting to ratify the new collective bargaining agreement with the league, according to the players' union president on ESPN's "First Take" on Monday.,Women's National Basketball Players Association president Nneka Ogwumi...
World No. 3 Iga Swiatek splits with coach after just 18 months
World No. 3 Iga Swiatek has parted ways with coach Wim Fissette following last week's abrupt second-round exit at the Miami Open.,The 24-year-old tennis star announced the split on social media Monday, ending their partnership after an 18-month tenure highlighted by her sixth Grand Slam title at Wim...
Kansas coach Bill Self will take time to evaluate future
Bill Self was noncommittal about his future as Kansas coach after the Jayhawks' season-ending loss in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, saying he plans to meet with his family to discuss what comes next.,"I haven't really gone through much on the court," Self said after No. 4 seed Kansas fell to No. 5 ...
Braves RHP Spencer Strider (oblique) to start season on IL
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will begin the season on the injured list with an oblique strain, the team announced Monday.,Strider, 27, was scratched from Monday's scheduled spring training start against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, Fla. The former All-Star was 2-0 with a 3.24 ...
Greg McDermott retiring after 16 seasons at Creighton
Head coach Greg McDermott announced his retirement on Monday after 16 seasons leading the Creighton men's basketball team.,McDermott, 61, will coach the Bluejays through the postseason College Basketball Crown event before stepping down, at which point Alan Huss, who has seven seasons on McDermott's...
Charlotte hires former Cincinnati coach Wes Miller
Charlotte hired former Cincinnati and UNC Greensboro head coach Wes Miller to lead the men's basketball program on Monday.,Miller, 43, agreed to a five-year contract with the 49ers, ESPN reported.,The hiring comes 10 days after Cincinnati fired Miller following an 18-15 season in 2025-26. He was 100...
Reports: Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba to become highest-paid WR
Seattle Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba recently said he expects to become the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL.,He got his wish with a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension that includes $120 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports on Monday.,Smith-Njigba's $42.15 million ann...