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Reports: NFL investigating prank call to Shedeur Sanders
The NFL is investigating Friday's prank call to Shedeur Sanders that purported the rookie quarterback would be drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the 40th overall pick, according to reports.,A brief video posted on social media showed Sanders taking a call from someone claiming to be Saints gene...
Marlins demote struggling RHP Connor Gillispie to Triple-A
The Miami Marlins optioned starting pitcher Connor Gillispie to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday and promoted fellow right-hander Luarbert Arias to take his place on the active roster.,Gillispie, 27, posted a 0-3 record with an 8.65 ERA in six starts this season. ,That includes Saturday's start at Se...
Jessica Pegula, Jasmine Paolini upset in third round in Madrid
Moyuka Uchijima of Japan grabbed her first win over a Top 10 player on Sunday, upsetting No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-2 at the Madrid Open in Spain.,The 23-year-old Uchijima entered the match with an 0-6 record against the Top 10 players but managed to defeat Pegula in just 80 minutes. It also w...
Report: Panthers reach deal with Muhsin 'Moose' Muhammad III
The Carolina Panthers agreed to sign wide receiver Muhsin "Moose" Muhammad III as an undrafted free agent, NFL Network reported on Sunday.,If that name sounds familiar, well, it should. ,Muhsin Muhammad, his father, ranks second in the franchise's history in catches (696), receiving yards (9,255) an...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Los Angeles Angels vs. Minnesota Twins, April 27th
April 27th's top MLB pick is an over/under total for the Los Angeles Angels vs. Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon....
Lightning bring restored belief to Game 4 vs. Panthers
Suddenly, the Tampa Bay Lightning are feeling more alive.,Make no mistake -- the Florida Panthers still lead this Eastern Conference first-round series 2-1. And the Panthers -- the reigning Stanley Cup champions -- will be at home for Game 4 on Monday night in Sunrise, Fla. But no team has yet to wi...
Yankees remove Devin Williams from closer role 'for right now'
Devin Williams, the Yankees' struggling reliever, temporarily has been removed from the team's closer role, manager Aaron Boone said Sunday in advance of his New York's doubleheader with the Toronto Blue Jays.,"For right now, I'm going to take him out of that role," Boone said of Williams, who has a...
2026 NFL Draft: 36 prospects to watch
That's a wrap on the 2025 NFL Draft. For scouting departments and general managers across the league, the mindset is "on to 2026.",Maybe the March for Arch will be fruitful, bringing fortune to an NFL team that flops early and never recovers in 2025.,Arch Manning is the No. 1-ranked player projected...
Mariners' Logan Evans excited for MLB debut vs. Marlins
When Logan Evans walked into the home clubhouse at T-Mobile Park for the first time Saturday afternoon, he was greeted by a hug from fellow Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert.,It seemed fitting because the right-handers both call each other "Big Lo," and also because Gilbert's first career trip ...
After dramatic win, Cardinals aim to sweep Brewers
The St. Louis Cardinals are trying to move on from a 1-6 road trip against the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves.,St. Louis returned home this weekend to take two games from the Milwaukee Brewers and improve to 10-4 at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals, who are a dreadful 2-11 on the road, will go for the...
Five NFL Teams That Crushed the 2025 Draft
The Jaguars, Cardinals, Bears, Raiders and Patriots scored big during the 2025 NFL Draft. Here’s how they set themselves up for success....
Six MLB Veterans Who Are Turning Back the Clock in 2025
Several MLB veterans over 30 are off to strong starts in 2025, showing flashes of their prime form. Here's who's making noise early this season....
Twins ride recent success at plate into series finale vs. Angels
The Minnesota Twins understand that Sunday afternoon's game against the Los Angeles Angels might be different than most matchups.,As the Twins go for a three-game sweep in Minneapolis, the national spotlight will be focused across the street. That's where the Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Los...
Jorge Polanco blasts 2 homers as Mariners rout Marlins
Jorge Polanco hit two home runs and Luis Castillo allowed one hit over six scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners clobbered the visiting Miami Marlins 14-0 Saturday night in an interleague game.,Julio Rodriguez and Mitch Garver also homered and rookie Ben Williamson drove in four runs for the Mar...
Grading the Vikings' Draft
Grade: B+,Best Pick: WR Tai Felton, No. 102 Overall,What We Liked: Felton should come in as a great WR3 to give J.J. McCarthy a really easy time finding open receivers. The two early picks put their new quarterback (coming off an injury last year) in a good space to continue the trajectory that Sam ...
Grading the 49ers' draft
San Francisco 49ers: ,Grade: C,Best Pick: LB Nick Martin, No. 75 Overall,What We Liked: Coach Kyle Shanahan found some very good value outside of the first round. Martin was vastly underrated after getting injured early in the season, but he should bring sideline-to-sideline range that he couples wi...
Ondrej Lingr scores again as Houston tops Austin
Ondrej Lingr scored in the 61st minute in his first start for Houston and Ezequiel Ponce added an insurance tally 18 minutes later to carry the host Dynamo to a 2-0 victory over short-handed Austin FC on Saturday in a Western Conference match between Lone Star State rivals.,Houston (2-4-4, 10 points...
Grading the Saints' draft
New Orleans Saints,Grade: D,Best Pick: OT Kelvin Banks, No. 9 Overall,What We Liked: Banks is a good tackle who fits the mauling mold the Saints seem to look for. He feels a lot like Trevor Penning, but with more experience facing NFL talent and less frenzy. Jonas Sanker (No. 93) can fill a safety s...
Grading the Dolphins' Draft
Grade: C,Best Pick: DT Kenneth Grant, No. 13 Overall,What We Liked: Effort was made to replace the big-time players who have left Miami for greener pastures. Kenneth Grant is clearly meant to be the next force up the middle similar to how Christian Wilkins operated for the Fins, and Dante Trader Jr....
Grading the Cardinals' draft
Arizona Cardinals,Grade: A,Best Pick: CB Will Johnson, No. 47 Overall,What We Liked: Everything. The Cardinals went for the best football player available at every turn, from ending the surprising fall to the second round for Michigan cornerback Will Johnson to their first pick of Walter Nolen, who ...