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Japan's Derby hopefuls chasing history, flash in final prep
The pair of Japanese horses entered in the Kentucky Derby turned in their final work on the Churchill Downs dirt track on Tuesday, with mostly rest ahead prior to race day in Louisville, Ky.,Admire Daytona and Luxor Cafe finished their five-furlong workouts in 1:02.4. While their times were identica...
What’s Next? Three NFL Teams That Need to Make a Move After the Draft
Three smart roster moves NFL teams should consider after the draft, from running back help in Chicago to quarterback clarity in Cleveland....
Jets F Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) back for Game 5
Coming off the best season of his career, Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper-body injury) will return from a month-long absence and play in Game 5 of the first round of the playoffs against the visiting St. Louis Blues on Wednesday.,Vilardi, 25, injured in a March 23 game against the Buffa...
Chiefs pick up options for Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis
The Kansas City Chiefs are picking up the options for 2022 first-round picks Trent McDuffie and George Karlaftis, ESPN reported Tuesday.,McDuffie, 24, was drafted 21st overall and now is in line to earn $13.632 million in 2026. The All-Pro cornerback has started 43 games, recording two interceptions...
Cooper Flagg highlights 106 players on NBA draft's early-entry list
The NBA announced Tuesday that 106 players have filed for early-entry status for the 2025 NBA Draft.,Players still have the right to withdraw their names from consideration by notifying the league of their decision in writing by 5 p.m. ET on June 15. However, players who want to retain college baske...
NBA mulling All-Star Game change: USA vs. World
The NBA is considering changing the format of the 2026 All-Star Game in Los Angeles to an international competition.,Commissioner Adam Silver said last month that the league was going "back to the drawing board" following its unpopular three-game mini-tournament at the 2025 All-Star Game.,On Monday,...
Report: OWGR points imminent for LIV Golf events
LIV Golf members are on the verge of a major victory less than two months after abandoning their two-year push to receive Official World Golf Ranking points. ,According to Sportico, OWGR and the Saudi-funded league that launched in 2022 are near an agreement to award LIV players points for the first...
Miami Heat Never Belonged in 2025 NBA Playoffs
The Cavaliers swept the Heat in dominant fashion, proving Miami's Play-In push was no match for Cleveland's top-tier offensive execution....
Alabama F Derrion Reid transfers to Oklahoma
Alabama forward Derrion Reid revealed Monday that he is transferring to Oklahoma.,Reid, 6-feet-8, 220 pounds, was a five-star high school recruit and McDonald's All-American in the Class of 2024. He made three starts as a freshman, including the first two games of the season, but mostly played a rol...
Rob Manfred confirms he’s considering end to Pete Rose ban
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed he will make a ruling about the continuation of Pete Rose's ban from baseball not long after he met with President Donald Trump to discuss the topic.,Manfred spoke Monday at a meeting of the Associated Press Sports Editors, where he confirmed ...
Golden Knights seek upper hand vs. Wild after Game 4 OT win
Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes says it's "business as usual" for his team as it heads to Las Vegas for Game 5 of its first-round matchup with the Pacific Division champion Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night.,The underdog Wild had a chance to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven Wester...
Despite Oilers' rallies, Kings undeterred entering crucial Game 5
The Los Angeles Kings certainly are disappointed to be tied with the Edmonton Oilers as they prepare to host Game 5 of their Stanley Cup playoff series on Tuesday.,Having blown a 3-1 third-period lead en route to Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss that has the Western Conference first-round series tied with...
Creighton adds MEAC POY Blake Harper from portal
Howard guard Blake Harper, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year, announced he is transferring to Creighton.,As a freshman, Harper made an immediate impact in the MEAC, leading the conference in scoring at 19.5 points per game and adding 6.2 rebounds and 3.4 a...
Without Damian Lillard, Bucks face elimination vs. Pacers
The Milwaukee Bucks are facing elimination and they have lost star guard Damian Lillard for an extended period due to a torn left Achilles tendon.,The Bucks will try to defy long odds on Tuesday night when they face the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series in Indiana...
Jimmy Butler returns as Warriors, Rockets gear up for Game 4
The Golden State Warriors survived one playoff game without Jimmy Butler. They will not be similarly short-handed for Game 4.,The Warriors will get their star forward back when they play host to the Houston Rockets at San Francisco, ESPN reported.,Butler, who had been listed as questionable, missed ...
Ban over, Bob Baffert back in Kentucky Derby spotlight
Disgraced and decorated, Bob Baffert is back at Churchill Downs this week ahead of the 151st Kentucky Derby with a tale to tell. ,With a a three-year suspension in the rearview mirror -- stemming from 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit testing positive for the corticosteroid betamethasone -- B...
Knicks aim to close out physical series vs. Pistons in Game 5
A week ago, the New York Knicks hit the road in the middle of their playoff series against the Detroit Pistons after Karl-Anthony Towns hardly touched the ball in the fourth quarter of a six-point loss in Game 2.,After two successful outings for Towns and more clutch performances from Jalen Brunson,...
Maple Leafs out to silence noise in Game 5 vs. Senators
Despite being up 3-1 in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round series with the Ottawa Senators, the Toronto Maple Leafs are beginning to hear whispers of their recent failures to clinch playoff series.,The Maple Leafs have lost 12 of their last 13 potential series-clinching games and wil...
Cal transfer Andrej Stojakovic commits to Illinois
Former Cal guard Andrej Stojakovic committed to Illinois on Monday.,Stojakovic, the son of former Sacramento Kings All-Star Peja Stojakovic, made the announcement in a post to X. He chose the Illini over North Carolina and Stanford.,"They really believe I'm the missing piece to what they think is a ...
2026 NFL Draft: Arch Manning opens as No. 1 favorite
Arch Manning has started two career college games and attempted fewer than 100 pass attempts in two seasons, but Texas' redshirt sophomore quarterback is already the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.,Manning was installed as the +200 favorite by DraftKings after the conclu...