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Michigan in familiar environs, wants different result vs. Alabama
CHICAGO -- Top-seeded Michigan occupies the same United Center locker room for the NCAA Tournament as it did during the Big Ten tournament two weeks ago.,Eager to eradicate bad memories of a loss to Purdue in the conference title game, the Wolverines players changed locker assignments ahead of Frida...

Brewers begin NL Central title defense with demolition of White Sox
Sal Frelick and Jake Bauers homered and hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski shook off a leadoff home run to strike out 11 over five innings as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the visiting Chicago White Sox 14-2 on Thursday in the season opener for both teams., ,Misiorowski (1-0), named to the All-Star team...

No softy, Michigan State's unapologetic Tom Izzo doesn't 'give a damn' about critics
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Tom Izzo rants and raves, delivers corrective messaging to players nostril-to-nostril, and the Michigan State Spartans are in the Sweet 16 for the 17th time despite a sideline demeanor critics might find less than endearing. ,Go ahead and write those feelings on his dry-erase boa...

Skater Ilia Malinin takes big lead after Worlds short program
Ilia Malinin, a heavy favorite who didn't medal in men's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics, skated a personal best in the short program to take a big lead at the World Championships in Prague on Thursday.,In his first competition since the Olympics last month, Malinin registered 111.29 po...

New Commanders uniforms coming on April 15
The Washington Commanders will unveil their new uniforms for the 2026 season on April 15, the team announced Thursday with a video teaser on social media.,Reports from the nation's capital have suggested that the team is planning to permanently adopt the "Super Bowl Era" throwback uniforms introduce...
Five Teams That Could Challenge Los Angeles Dodgers This Year
The Dodgers are MLB favorites again, but teams like the Blue Jays, Yankees, and Phillies could challenge their dominance in 2026....

Chris Gotterup, with 2 wins already this year, one to watch at Houston Open
The PGA Tour shifts to Texas for two weeks before the Masters arrives, though Scottie Scheffler will not be joining the field that tees up for the Texas Children's Houston Open on Thursday.,Scheffler withdrew early this week citing family reasons. He and his wife Meredith are expecting their second ...

New NYCFC stadium holds topping out ceremony
New York City FC held a topping out ceremony for their new stadium Wednesday, with Ethiad Park in Queens set to be ready by the start of the 2027-28 MLS season.,A ceremonial steel beam was placed on the east side of the $780-million stadium and contained signatures of the construction crew along wit...

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes posts video of recovery progress
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes posted a video of himself throwing a football during a workout on Wednesday, approximately three months removed from surgery to repair THE ACL and LCL in his left knee.,Wearing a compression sleeve on his left leg, Mahomes performed a dropback and plant...

Alabama, Ohio State pro days draw decision-makers by the dozen
Decision-makers flocked to Columbus for Ohio State's annual pro day on Wednesday with more than a dozen general managers and head coaches confirmed in attendance to see the Buckeyes strut their stuff. ,A flex for the pro pipeline developed by head coach Ryan Day and his well-paid coaching staff, the...

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez gets Opening Day nod vs. Rangers
The Philadelphia Phillies showed their faith in Cristopher Sanchez last weekend by signing the left-hander to a six-year, $107 million contract extension.,While that deal officially begins in 2027, Sanchez will likely have a bounce in his step on Thursday afternoon when he takes the mound as the Phi...
Why the 2026 NBA Awards Could Be Vulnerable to Gambling Influence
A provocative look at the NBA Rookie of the Year race and how gambling concerns could raise questions about awards voting....

Mikaela Shiffrin wins record-tying 6th WC skiing title
Mikaela Shiffrin won a record-tying sixth World Cup season title on Wednesday in Hafjell, Norway.,Heading into the giant slalom, the final race of the season, Shiffrin had an 85-point lead over Emma Aicher of Germany. A finish no lower than 15th place would result in claiming the title. Aicher could...

Brewers, White Sox entrust Opening Day to young All-Star flamethrowers
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to hard-throwing right-hander Jacob Misiorowski when they open defense of their National League Central Division title against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Thursday afternoon.,Misiorowski (5-3, 4.36 ERA in 2025), an All-Star selection last season as a rookie afte...

NCAA Tournament sets viewership record for first two rounds
March Madness delivered a first-week ratings surge, with the men's NCAA Tournament averaging 10.1 million viewers across CBS, TNT, TBS and truTV, making it the most-watched tournament ever through the first two rounds, according to Nielsen Big Data.,The opening round set the tone. First-round games ...

Lesser-known players getting chance to impress Jazz, Wizards
For players trying to stick in the NBA, injuries have opened opportunities to make a splash with the Utah Jazz.,Utah has been getting meaningful minutes from players on 10-day contracts heading into Wednesday night's game against the Washington Wizards in Salt Lake City. The Jazz have been able to p...

Montreal signs Team Italy captain Nadia Mattivi
The Montreal Victoire signed Italian national team captain Nadia Mattivi to her first PWHL contract.,The 25-year-old defender played at Boston University before launching her pro career in Sweden, where she was the league's Defender of the Year in 2024-25.,Mattivi tallied two assists in five games f...

AL Central capsules: Can Tigers pitch way back into playoffs?
Chicago White Sox,2025 record: 60-102 (5th place, AL Central),He gone: C Korey Lee, OF Luis Robert, OF Mike Tauchman,New faces: INF Luisangel Acuna, RHP Seranthony Dominguez, RHP Erick Fedde, RHP Jordan Hicks, LHP Anthony Kay, INF Munetaka Murakami, C Reese McGuire, LHP Sean Newcomb,Biggest question...

With baby on way, Scottie Scheffler WDs from Houston Open
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has withdrawn from this week's Texas Children's Houston Open due to the imminent birth of his second child, Golf Channel reported.,Scheffler and his wife, Meredith, welcomed a son, Bennett, on May 8, 2024, a few weeks after Scheffler's second Masters victory.,Scheffler ...

Mikaela Shiffrin on cusp of season World Cup title
Mikaela Shiffrin will ski Wednesday for the season World Cup overall title.,Heading into the giant slalom, the final race of the season, Shiffrin has an 85-point lead over Emma Aicher of Germany. ,Shiffrin won her ninth slalom in 10 World Cup starts this season on Tuesday, earning 100 points. She in...