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Casper Ruud, Luciano Darderi advance to Italian Open semis
Both Italian Open men's quarterfinal matches were delayed by varying circumstances on Wednesday before 23rd-seeded Casper Ruud and 18th-seeded Luciano Darderi advanced to the semifinals in Rome.,Ruud reached his fourth semifinal in the Italian capital by outlasting Russia's No. 13 Karen Khachanov, 6...
Netflix lands NFL Honors as part of revised deal
Netflix finalized a deal to stream the NFL Honors ceremony in 2027, the streaming service confirmed Wednesday.,The league's annual awards event takes place during Super Bowl week and traditionally has aired on NFL Network as well as each year's Super Bowl rights partner.,Picking up the show is part ...
Netflix lands Rams-Packers, first NFL game on Thanksgiving Eve
The Los Angeles Rams will host the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Eve this season in a contest to be aired on Netflix, the NFL announced on Wednesday.,The Wednesday night Nov. 25 affair is one of five games Netflix will show this season as part of a revised deal through the 2029 season, according...
NFLPA taking notice of grass surfaces for World Cup
NFL players have their eyes on how soccer players are being treated for the World Cup. And they see grass fields being rolled in.,NFL Players Association executive director JC Tretter is well aware that seven stadiums which house NFL teams are removing artificial turf and installing the softer grass...
LeBron James Returning to Cleveland Feels More Real Than Ever
LeBron James’ future is uncertain after the Lakers were swept by the Thunder, but a return to Cleveland is gaining momentum....
Isles' Matthew Schaefer wins Calder Trophy as NHL's top rookie
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer was named the 2025-26 Calder Memorial Trophy winner on Wednesday.,The award is presented to the player who was the most proficient in his first year in the league.,Schaefer, at 18 years, 223 days on the final day of the regular season, is the youngest w...
PGA officials cagey on Don Rea's role, '26 prize money
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- The PGA of America's annual press conference the Wednesday of the PGA Championship drew more focus this year on who wasn't there than for who was.,After PGA of America president Don Rea received blowback at multiple junctures of the 2025 season, including at the PGA Championsh...
Report: Netflix close to landing NFL Honors for 2027
Netflix is finalizing a deal to stream the NFL Honors ceremony in 2027, Front Office Sports reported.,The league's annual awards event takes place during Super Bowl week and traditionally has aired on NFL Network as well as each year's Super Bowl rights partner.,Netflix is reportedly "likely" become...
G2, Aurora and magic sweep into PGL Astana playoffs
Aurora Gaming, G2 Esports and magic clinched the final three playoff spots on Wednesday at the $800,000 PGL Astana 2026 event in Kazakhstan.,All three Round 5 matches were decided with sweeps as Aurora eliminated The MongolZ, G2 knocked out Monte and magic ousted Gentle Mates to conclude the group s...
Maple Leafs fire head coach Craig Berube
The Maple Leafs fired coach Craig Berube on Wednesday after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016.,Berube, 60, went 84-62-18 after succeeding Sheldon Keefe in 2024. Toronto finished last in the Atlantic Division and next to last in the Eastern Conference this season.,"Craig is a tremend...
Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 5 Best Betting Picks, Predictions
Get the latest Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 5 predictions, odds and best bets, including Donovan Mitchell and Cade Cunningham props....
On fifth match point, Coco Gauff advances to semifinals in Rome
It took five match points, but No. 3 seed Coco Gauff survived a comeback bid by No. 8 seed Mirra Andreeva of Russia with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory to reach the semifinals of the Italian Open in Rome on Tuesday.,Gauff held a 5-1, two-break lead in the third set before finally putting away Andreeva with...
Streak of seconds follows Scottie Scheffler as he pursues another first
Scottie Scheffler may not have won a golf tournament since January, but he certainly has come close.,Scheffler placed second in three straight starts to end April before taking a week off to prepare for this week's PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club outside Philadelphia.,While that accomplishme...
PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm paired in first 2 rounds
Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm will join Jordan Spieth in a high-profile threesome for the first two days of the PGA Championship on Thursday and Friday at Aronimink Golf Club outside Philadelphia.,The trio has accounted for 11 major titles, and Spieth is a PGA Championship shy of the career Grand Slam, ...
Greens at PGA Championship have Xander Schauffele's attention
Xander Schauffele put last week's disappointing performance behind him and prepared to tackle the "gnarly" rough and "diabolical" greens at Aronimink Golf Club outside Philadelphia.,He enters this week's PGA Championship after finishing in a tie for 60th place, 17 shots behind the winner, at the Tru...
Avs D Josh Manson fined $5K for butt-ending incident
Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson was fined $5,000 on Tuesday for butt-ending Wild forward Michael McCarron.,The incident occurred in the first period of Colorado's 5-2 win at Minnesota on Monday night in Game 4 of their Western Conference second-round series, which the Avalanche lead 3-1.,Manson rec...
Broncos, Chiefs to kick off 2026 season on MNF
The Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos take their AFC West rivalry to primetime in the opening "Monday Night Football" game of the 2026 season.,The location was not yet announced. ,Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is working his way back from a torn ACL and has targeted a return for the Week 1 ...
LeBron James Retirement Rumors Feel Premature After Lakers Playoff Exit
LeBron James retirement speculation is heating up after the Lakers were swept by the Thunder, but all signs point toward an NBA return....
Best Betting Picks for Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 5
Get the best NBA picks and betting analysis for Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 5, including spread and total predictions....
NBA Mock Draft 2026: Full Lottery Predictions and Prospect Fits
Breaking down all 14 lottery picks in the latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft, including ideal team fits and rising NBA stars....