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Hornets looking to boost play-in seeding in matchup with Nets
Recent results provided a negative impact for the Charlotte Hornets' quest to get into the top-six of the Eastern Conference and avoid the play-in round.,The Hornets' attempt to avoid a third straight loss comes up Tuesday night when they visit the Brooklyn Nets.,Charlotte (39-36) is attempting to a...
Wolves' Jaden McDaniels (knee) week-to-week; Anthony Edwards available vs. Mavs
There was one upsetting development, but late good news for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday.,Early in the day, the team announced that forward Jaden McDaniels will be out week-to-week with a left knee injury -- patella tendinopathy and a bone bruise.,However, Anthony Edwards, the NBA's third-le...
Brewers send cash to Giants for OF Luis Matos
The Milwaukee Brewers beefed up their outfield depth Monday by acquiring Luis Matos from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for cash.,The Giants designated the 24-year-old Matos for reassignment last week, which limited their leverage in the deal. ,Matos was regarded as highly as a Top 30 prospect...
Hoping to end playoff drought, Flyers visit desperate Caps
After missing the postseason each of the past five years, the Philadelphia Flyers are making a bid to sneak into the playoffs in 2026.,And they're making franchise history in the process.,The Flyers, who have gone 8-1-1 in their last 10 games, travel to Washington to face the Capitals on Tuesday eve...
Atlantic rivals Lightning, Canadiens face off in crucial contest
With just nine regular-season games left apiece, the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning are staring at a very important game against each other Tuesday night on Florida's Gulf Coast.,Following a weekend that featured two comeback wins, the Lightning (46-21-6, 98 points) climbed back atop the...
Bulls waive Jaden Ivey after troubling social media messages
The Chicago Bulls waived fourth-year guard Jaden Ivey on Monday for "conduct detrimental to the team.",The Bulls' decision came shortly after Ivey, the fifth overall selection of the 2022 NBA Draft, published several videos on social media that expressed his disapproval of the league's Pride Month a...
Jack Hughes, Devils bid to sweep season series from Rangers
Jack Hughes has been living a charmed life ever since scoring the golden goal in the Milan Cortina Olympics.,With 27 points (10 goals, 17 assists) in 16 games since returning to play from the break, Hughes will look to continue his good fortune on Tuesday when the New Jersey Devils visit the New Yor...
NBA approves sale of Trail Blazers to Tom Dundon-led group
The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers from the estate of Paul Allen to a group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, the league announced Monday.,Valued at approximately $4.25 billion, the transaction will be a two-part deal, with 80.1% being bought this w...
Kyle Isbel's go-ahead home run enough for Royals to beat Twins
Kris Bubic allowed two hits over six solid innings, nine-hole batter Kyle Isbel clubbed a two-run home run and the Kansas City Royals won their home opener 3-1 over the Minnesota Twins on Monday.,Isaac Collins, who hit eighth in the Royals' lineup, belted a late solo homer, and relievers Daniel Lync...
Will Wade charms LSU fans, asserts NCAA title aspirations
During his first tour at LSU, Will Wade earned three wins in three NCAA Tournaments and one enduring reputation after being recorded discussing a "strong-ass offer" he made to a recruit.,That recording, which raised the ire of the NCAA, cost Wade his job in 2022.,But after piling up 78 wins over thr...
Portal roundup: Georgia, Butler top scorers look to transfer
Jeremiah Wilkinson, who led Georgia with 17.4 points per game this season, plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens April 7, his representatives told On3 Monday.,The 6-foot-1 guard spent one season at Georgia after playing his freshman year at Cal, where he was the ACC's Sixth Man of the Yea...
Panthers aspire to play spoiler against Senators
The Florida Panthers no longer have a chance to win a third straight Stanley Cup, but they can hinder the Ottawa Senators' quest to reach the postseason.,Though mired in a three-game losing streak, the host Panthers look to continue their home dominance over the playoff-contending Senators Tuesday n...
Mauricio Pochettino 'open' to coaching USMNT post-World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino said Monday his time as the head coach of the U.S. men's national team may not be over after this year's World Cup.,"Who knows what is going to happen," Pochettino told reporters as the USMNT prepared for Tuesday's friendly against Portugal at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. "We...
Lionel Messi to start for Argentina in friendly against Zambia
Lionel Messi will suit up and start in Tuesday's home friendly against Zambia, Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed Monday.,"Yes, I think he'll start from the beginning tomorrow," Scaloni told reporters.,In Friday's 2-1 home victory over Mauritania in a friendly, Messi came on as...
Surging toward postseason, Bruins battle playoff-bound Stars
While a playoff berth is not officially secure yet, the Boston Bruins showed something special in a crucial game against one of their closest competitors in the Eastern Conference their last time out.,First-year coach Marco Sturm's Bruins -- who rallied from a 3-0 third-period deficit to post Sunday...
Gus Malzahn, Jeff Tedford joining CFP selection committee
Former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn and Cal head coach Jeff Tedford are joining the College Football Playoff's selection committee starting next season.,They will serve three-year terms, alongside fellow new member and Louisiana athletic director Bryan Maggard.,"The additions of Bryan Maggard, Gus ...
Rams considering signing Kirk Cousins as backup QB
Los Angeles coach Sean McVay is open to a potential reunion with Kirk Cousins as the team's backup quarterback behind reigning MVP Matthew Stafford.,The Rams are also open to re-signing Jimmy Garoppolo, who has served as the team's backup for the last two seasons. However, Garoppolo is a free agent...
Bills QB Josh Allen (foot) likely 'full-go' for offseason program
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is out of his walking boot and looking positioned for a full recovery from his right foot injury in time for the start of offseason workouts, GM Billy Beane told reporters Monday at the league's spring meetings in Phoenix. ,"His foot, I don't want to say it's 100...
Sporting KC extend D Zorhan Bassong through 2028-29
Sporting Kansas City signed left back Zorhan Bassong to a contract extension on Monday.,The 26-year-old Canadian defender's new deal runs through 2028-29 with options through 2030-31.,"We are delighted that Zorhan has made the decision to commit his future to the club and sign a long-term extension,...
Braves option pitching prospect Didier Fuentes, call up Martin Perez
To further his development as a starting pitcher, the Atlanta Braves optioned right-handed prospect Didier Fuentes to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday and purchased the contract of veteran left-hander Martin Perez.,Fuentes, 20, ranked by MLB Pipeline as the Braves' No. 3 prospect, threw 56 pitches over f...