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UNC chancellor 'delighted' at attention Bill Belichick has brought program
North Carolina fully expected the hiring of NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick to put a spotlight on its football program.,The fact that the coach's girlfriend has grabbed much of that spotlight has not dampened the school's enthusiasm, however. After all, there's no such thing as bad publicity, rig...

Yankees place reliever Fernando Cruz (shoulder) on IL
The New York Yankees placed reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list Thursday with inflammation in his right shoulder.,The move is retroactive to Monday for the 35-year-old right-hander, who has not pitched since last Saturday's 3-2 loss to the New York Mets.,Cruz is 1-2 with a 2.66 ERA and...
Pacers Smell Blood After Stunner in Game 1: Knicks on the Brink Already?
The Pacers erased a 14-point deficit in the final minutes to steal Game 1 from the Knicks. With momentum on their side, can they push New York to the brink in Game 2?...
Best NBA Playoff Bets for May 22: Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game 2 Picks, Player Props
See top NBA betting picks for May 22, including spread picks for Thunder vs. Timberwolves and best player prop bets like Randle, SGA, Holmgren, and Caruso....

Choke or comeback? Pacers rally late, stun Knicks in OT
Tyrese Haliburton was a bit premature after he mimicked Hall of Famer Reggie Miller's infamous "choke" sign at Madison Square Garden.,Nevertheless, Haliburton and his Indiana Pacers teammates made certain the gesture didn't come back to haunt them in a 138-135 victory in overtime over the New York K...

Aaron Nesmith, Pacers rally late, stun Knicks in OT
Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points and Aaron Nesmith added 30, helping the visiting Indiana Pacers rally for a 138-135 overtime victory against the New York Knicks on Wednesday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.,The third-seeded Knicks squandered a 14-point lead in the final 2:39 of the fou...
Cooper Flagg Is a No-Brainer, Which Is Exactly Why Dallas Mavericks Might Screw It Up
Cooper Flagg is the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. But with the Dallas Mavericks calling the shots, nothing is guaranteed. Trade rumors, wild scenarios, and one big question: Who says no? ...
Best MLB Bets for Wednesday May 21st: Top Picks & Predictions
Check out the best MLB bets for Wednesday, including the Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins and the UNDER in Milwaukee Brewers vs. Baltimore Orioles. Odds via FanDuel....

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick voted to NASCAR Hall in ‘26
The NASCAR Hall of Fame will induct Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick in the Class of 2026, the hall announced Tuesday.,Busch and Gant were selected from the Modern Era Ballot, each garnering 61 percent of the vote. Jeff Burton, Harry Hyde and Randy Dorton were the next-highest finishers who d...

History aside, Pacers, Knicks reset for Eastern Conference finals
The Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks are no strangers to each other in the postseason, given the former eliminated the latter last season to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.,Now, a case could be made that this year's conference final matchup is an unexpected one, given the massive roa...

Bengals coach says he has spoken with Trey Hendrickson
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that he has spoken with disgruntled defensive end Trey Hendrickson.,That said, Taylor didn't divulge much more in the way of an update to reporters on Hendrickson, who told reporters last week that he received a text from Taylor regarding fines f...
Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Game 1 Best Bets, Props & Picks
Get ready for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final between the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes. Odds, key stats, betting picks, and why this is a must-win for Carolina....
A Changing of the Guard: These Playoffs Are the NBA’s Passing of the Torch
The 2025 NBA Playoffs mark a clear shift in power as rising stars like Edwards, SGA, Brunson, and Haliburton take center stage while the league’s aging icons fade from the spotlight....

Ravens' Derrick Henry unsure if new contract will be his last
Star running back Derrick Henry's two-year extension -- which he signed on Monday -- will keep him with the Baltimore Ravens through 2027, though the nine-year veteran wouldn't commit to continuing his career when the deal expires. ,Henry will be 33 at the end of the deal but seems to be getting bet...

Cubs recall 3B Matt Shaw, DFA INF Nicky Lopez
The Chicago Cubs recalled third baseman Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, while infielder Nicky Lopez was designated for assignment.,Shaw, 23, was batting .295 with a 1.119 OPS, five homers, 10 RBIs and 15 runs in his last 11 games with Iowa. He began the season with the Cubs and batted .172 w...

Public heavily backing Knicks-Thunder NBA Finals matchup
Fresh off surviving Denver in a seven-game series, the Oklahoma City Thunder are heavy favorites to claim the NBA title ahead of conference finals.,The biggest question appears to be who the Thunder will ultimately face in the NBA Finals.,The Thunder are -330 favorites at DraftKings to defeat Minnes...

Eagles sign coach Nick Sirianni to multiyear extension
The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles announced a multiyear extension on Monday with head coach Nick Sirianni.,Sirianni, 43, has compiled a 48-20 (.706) record in the regular season through his first four seasons. He is 6-3 in the playoffs with two conference championships.,"As an or...
Best MLB Bets Today: Top Picks for Monday, May 19th
Our top MLB picks for May 19th include betting value on totals, run lines and more. See why Phillies, Cubs, and Orioles games made the list....
Best NBA Playoff Bets, Player Props for Nuggets vs. Thunder Game 7: May 18th
Get expert NBA betting picks and player prop predictions for the pivotal Game 7 between the Nuggets and Thunder. See odds, analysis, and top plays ahead of the Western Conference finals....
Knicks Fans Are Partying Like It’s 2000, and the Pacers Are Next on the Hit List
The Knicks crushed the Celtics in Game 6 to reach the East finals for the first time since 2000. Up next are the Indiana Pacers, and a shot at real history....