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Veteran RHP Lance Lynn announces retirement
Long-time St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Lance Lynn announced Tuesday that he has retired from Major League Baseball after 13 seasons.,"Baseball season is upon us and I'm right here on the couch and that is where I'm gonna stay," Lynn said on his wife's podcast, "Dymin in the Rough.","I am officia...
Five suspended after Pistons-Timberwolves brawl
The NBA suspended five players involved in Sunday's brawl between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis with a ruling delivered Tuesday.,Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart received a two-game suspension without pay, based on "his repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts," ...
Bet Against Duke? Not a Chance in This Final Four
Duke’s offensive firepower and defensive grit make them the clear favorite in the Final Four. Can anyone stop the Blue Devils from claiming the national title?...
Kirk Cousins not expected for Falcons' offseason workouts
Kirk Cousins wants to be a starting quarterback, which he made clear in one-on-one meetings with Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot, owner Arthur Blank and his head coach.,Raheem Morris said Tuesday the Falcons are still comfortable keeping Cousins as the backup to Michael Penix Jr., but after t...
Tyson Degenhart, Boise St. cruise past George Washington at Crown
Tyson Degenhart registered 19 points and three steals and Pearson Carmichael added 15 points and a career-best six thefts to lead Boise State to a solid 89-59 victory over George Washington in the first round of the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament on Monday in Las Vegas.,Degenhart made...
Transfer roundup: Maryland loses two starters as coach leaves
Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Rodney Rice, two starters for Maryland's Sweet 16 team, reportedly entered the transfer portal Monday in the wake of coach Kevin Willard bolting the program for Villanova.,Both guards played a single season for the Terrapins; Gillespie transferred from Belmont last spring and R...
Jameis Winston ‘ready for anything’; Giants not ruling out QB at No. 3
Though the New York Giants have signed both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston this spring, another quarterback early in the draft is not off the table.,However, general manager Joe Schoen made clear he isn't going to "force" taking a quarterback that early in the draft, setting a high bar for such a...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners, March 31st
Betting breakdown for Tigers vs. Mariners: A strong pitching duel between Jackson Jobe and Emerson Hancock points to value on the under....
Steve Phelps named NASCAR's first commissioner
Steve Phelps was named NASCAR's first commissioner on Monday with a mission focused on "strategic growth and international expansion.",Phelps, 62, had been serving as president of NASCAR since 2018. In the newly created role, he will oversee all aspects of the sport that include the International Mo...
Braves call up RHP Jesse Chavez, 41
The Atlanta Braves called up 41-year-old reliever Jesse Chavez from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.,The right-hander will begin his 18th season in the majors, a journey that includes stints with nine different teams. A free agent after the 2024 season, he signed in the offseason with the Texas Rangers,...
Kentucky G Kerr Kriisa enters transfer portal
Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa entered the transfer portal on Monday with one season of eligibility remaining.,"To Coach (Mark) Pope and the UK coaching staff - it has been an absolute dream to play for the University of Kentucky. Thank you for your continued support," he posted on social media.,Kriisa ...
Wide-Open Hart Trophy Race: Who’s Leading the NHL MVP Battle?
With Connor McDavid having a down year by his standards, the Hart Trophy race is wide open. From Leon Draisaitl to Nikita Kucherov, here’s a look at the NHL’s top MVP contenders....
No Cinderellas, No Problem: Why This All-No. 1 Seed Final Four Still Delivers
An all-No. 1 seed Final Four is set, and while upsets were scarce, the best teams in college basketball are ready for an epic showdown in San Antonio....
NBA Best Bets Today: Top Sports Betting Picks, Predictions March 31st
Monday March 31st's best betting picks and predictions include our expert analysis for the NBA....
Cristopher Sanchez leads Phillies into home opener vs. Rockies
As good as Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez was last season, there is every reason to believe this year could be better.,Sanchez (11-9, 3.32 ERA in 2024) will take the mound for the Phillies in their home opener on Monday afternoon when they begin a three-game series against the ...
BetBoom dominate Gaimin for FISSUE Universe: Episode 4 title
BetBoom Team swept Gaimin Gladiators 3-0 in the grand final on Sunday of the FISSURE Universe: Episode 4 event.,Their best-of-five clash was a rematch of Saturday's upper-bracket final, a best-of-three won by BetBoom Team 2-1.,BetBoom collected the $250,000 first-place prize, while Gaimin Gladiators...
Timberwolves rally past Pistons in high-tension game
Julius Randle scored 26 points on 9-for-18 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied for a 123-104 win over the Detroit Pistons in a game that featured a physical fracas on Sunday night in Minneapolis.,Anthony Edwards added 25 points for Minnesota (43-32), which won its second game in a row. ...
Emma Sears scores, Louisville beats Stars to pick up first win
After storms delayed Sunday afternoon's game between the Chicago Stars and Racing Louisville, second-year forward Emma Sears made the difference for Louisville in a 1-0 win in Bridgeview, Ill.,In the 27th minute, Racing Louisville (1-1-1, 4 points) forward Taylor Flint intercepted a pass in the defe...
Aaron Rodgers’ Free Agency Stinks—And the Anagrams Prove It
Aaron Rodgers' free agency saga drags on, with the Steelers waiting and the NFL groaning. Will he pick Pittsburgh or keep stalling?...
New York Yankees' Torpedo Bats Should Be Banned From Baseball
The Yankees' controversial "torpedo bats" are dominating early in 2025, but their custom design raises fairness concerns for MLB. Should they be banned?...