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Top draft needs for all 32 teams
Wily general managers attempt to sell their plan to select the "best player available" prior to every draft. But front-office personnel of teams drafting at the top are not fortunate enough to ignore roster needs if they'd like to stick around for next year's draft. ,With free agency all but in the ...

Braves promote RHP Didier Fuentes, shuffle rotation
The Atlanta Braves promoted right-hander Didier Fuentes from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Wednesday's road game against the Washington Nationals.,Right-handed reliever Ian Hamilton was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for Fuentes.,The Braves pushed previously announced starter Mart...

Cowboys: No long-term deal for WR George Pickens
The Dallas Cowboys will make wide receiver George Pickens play the 2026 season under the franchise tag, chief operating officer Stephen Jones said Wednesday.,"We've made a decision," Jones told reporters in a pre-draft press conference. "... There won't be negotiations on a long-term deal.",The Cowb...

Brandon Phillips to sign 1-day contract, retire with Reds
Three-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Phillips will sign a one-day contract with the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday and retire as a member of the franchise.,Saturday will be a big day for Phillips, who will be inducted into the Reds' Hall of Fame. He joins Aaron Harang, Reggie Sanders and Lou Pini...

Projecting the top 32 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft
For the third time in four years, a Heisman Trophy winner is going No. 1 in the NFL draft. ,Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, who led the Hoosiers to an undefeated season and national championship, is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders with the top overall pick. Traveling the route last taken by LSU's Joe Bu...

Led by CJ McCollum, Hawks look to seize series lead vs. Knicks
CJ McCollum is filling the exact role the Atlanta Hawks had in mind when they acquired him in January. The veteran is not only scoring plenty of points, but he's also providing an experienced presence for a young team.,McCollum scored 32 points on Tuesday to spark Atlanta's fourth-quarter comeback a...

Steelers owner has Ravens' fan seating moved at Pittsburgh draft
Brotherly love is not in the air in Pittsburgh, where Steelers owner Art Rooney II ceases to give the franchise rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens a day off. ,Rooney surveyed the stage and draft layout ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft in his home city and was surprised to find the chart called for Ravens ...
At 41, LeBron James Is Still Dominating the NBA Playoffs
LeBron James leads the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead with a historic playoff performance at age 41....
Top Seeds in Eastern Conference in Trouble During NBA Playoffs Round 1
The Knicks and Pistons are already feeling playoff pressure—here’s what their Game 2 struggles mean moving forward....

Richardson Hitchins relinquishing IBF title after signing with Zuffa
Just two weeks after revealing that he was signing with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing, IBF super lightweight champion Richardson Hitchins is relinquishing his title to pursue welterweight competition instead, Hitchins announced on social media this week.,"I've outgrown 140 and my days at the weight is d...

OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA's top clutch performer
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the runaway winner in the Clutch Player of the Year award balloting, revealed Tuesday night.,Gilgeous-Alexander received 96 of 100 first-place votes in balloting for the Jerry West Trophy. He had 484 total points, well ahead of Denver Nuggets st...
NBA Playoff Picks: Rockets vs Lakers & Spurs vs Blazers Best Bets
Get the best NBA playoff betting picks for Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers with expert analysis....

Rafael Marquez will replace Javier Aguirre as Mexico manager after World Cup
Rafael Marquez will replace Javier Aguirre as manager of Mexico's national team after this summer's World Cup, Mexico Football Federation sporting director Duilio Davino confirmed in an interview with Fox Sports Mexico on Monday.,Marquez, a legendary defender for FC Barcelona as well as the Mexican ...

Ben Griffin, Andrew Novak have fond memories entering Zurich defense
Ben Griffin and Andrew Novak had the honor of experiencing a golf rarity at last year's Zurich Classic of New Orleans.,They each earned their first PGA Tour wins simultaneously in the team-based event.,Twelve months later, the pair reunites at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La. this week with fond memor...

Field Level Media's Top 100
Field Level Media Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft:,1. QB Fernando Mendoza Indiana (6-5, 225),2. RB Jeremiyah Love Notre Dame (6-0, 210),3. TE Kenyon Sadiq Oregon (6-3, 245),4. WR Carnell Tate Ohio State (6-3, 195),5. OT Spencer Fano Utah (6-4, 300),6. LB Arvell Reese Ohio ...

Florida State names Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels as starting QB
Florida State announced Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels as its starting quarterback for the 2026 season on Tuesday.,Daniels, who turns 22 next month, has appeared in 37 games over the last four seasons at Stanford (2022-24) and Auburn (2025).,He beat out redshirt freshman Kevin Sperry, with the news ...

Smash GC rebranding as OKGC to represent Oklahoma
LIV Golf team Smash GC is establishing Oklahoma as its home market and officially rebranding as OKGC, the league announced Tuesday.,It is the first time since the Saudi-backed league launched in 2022 that a franchise has been directly aligned with a U.S. market.,OKGC captain Talor Gooch, an Oklahoma...

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel chides own decisions in addressing Russini fallout
Mike Vrabel admitted "difficult conversations with people I care about" were necessary to address photos were published of the Patriots head coach and a former Athletic reporter.,Vrabel's comments to reporters Tuesday come approximately two weeks after the New York Post published pictures of Vrabel ...

Raiders pick No. 1, then Ohio State draft takeover begins
Ohio State is not the reigning national champion in college football, and the Buckeyes are not expected to produce a fourth No. 1 overall selection when the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off with the Las Vegas Raiders on the clock Thursday night. ,But you can bet your most sacred scarlet that the Buckeyes ar...

Louisiana Tech closes in on move to Sun Belt Conference
Louisiana Tech is a step closer to a move to the Sun Belt Conference on July 1 after coming to a settlement in principle with jilted Conference USA.,A settlement in principle means the two sides have reached an agreement on how to settle a dispute but have yet to finalize and execute the document.,L...