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Roundup: Journalism rallies at Santa Anita to secure Kentucky Derby spot
Journalism secured his spot in the May 3 Kentucky Derby and perhaps also as the race's favorite on Saturday with a stirring victory in the Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif.,The Michael McCarthy-trained colt rallied from the back of the pack in the five-horse 1 1/8-mile race, w...
Ice legends: Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky had different paths to 894
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has finally caught up to Wayne Gretzky, tying him for the most goals scored in an NHL career.,While they each have 894 goals, the eras in which they played were far from equal.,Ovechkin tied Gretzky's 31-year-old record by scoring twice in a 5-3 win against t...
The NBA’s Top Three Teams Are Inevitable — Just Like March Madness Letdowns
The NBA playoff race feels wide open — until you realize the top three teams are inevitable. Just like March Madness, the upsets are fun... until reality hits....
MLB Over/Under Bet: Seattle Mariners vs. San Francisco Giants, April 5
Betting preview for Mariners vs. Giants: Expect a low-scoring matchup behind strong starting pitching and a pitcher-friendly park. Take a look at the Under 8....
Nebraska topples Boise State, reaches Crown title game
Juwan Gary scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Nebraska earned a 79-69 victory over Boise State and advanced to the championship game of the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament Saturday at Las Vegas.,Gary went 4-for-4 from 3-point range for the Cornhuskers (20-14), who went 12 of...
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard head 2025 Hall of Fame class
Former NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard, along with former women's star Sue Bird, highlighted a decorated group named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 on Saturday.,Women's stars Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles, head coach Billy Donovan, Miami Heat owner Micky Arison, r...
Grizzlies meet Pistons with postseason seeding on the line
Ja Morant likely understands how former Memphis Grizzlies teammate Dillon Brooks felt.,Brooks, now with the Houston Rockets, earned the nickname "Dillon the Villain" for his physical play, mean mugging and accumulation of technical fouls. While Morant, the Grizzlies star guard, hasn't reached that l...
2025 NCAA Tournament Final Four: How the National Semifinals Will Play Out
All four No. 1 seeds—Auburn, Duke, Florida and Houston—headline a rare Final Four showdown, each bringing distinct strengths to San Antonio. Here's how it could go down....
Sporting KC face St. Louis in first game under Kerry Zavagnin
For the first time since 2009, Sporting Kansas City will play under new leadership.,When they host St. Louis City on Saturday night, SKC will be run by longtime assistant coach Kerry Zavagnin. Sporting (0-5-1, 1 point) parted ways with Peter Vermes on Monday after the team lost 2-1 at FC Dallas on M...
Pistons top Raptors to clinch playoff berth
Jalen Duren had 21 points, 18 rebounds and four blocks and the visiting Detroit Pistons clinched a playoff berth with a 117-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.,Tim Hardaway Jr. added 23 points for the Pistons (43-34), who swept the four-game season series with Toronto (28-50). Mali...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Cleveland Guardians vs. Los Angeles Angels, April 4
Gavin Williams and Jose Soriano headline a breakout pitching duel as the Angels host the Guardians in their home opener. These are our MLB Friday April 4th best bets....
Boise State takes aim at Nebraska in Crown semifinals
Boise State and Nebraska square off on Saturday to advance to the championship game of the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas.,The Broncos (26-10) defeated Butler 100-93 on Wednesday, advancing to the semifinals with the help of Tyson Degenhart. He scored 21 points and became...
Northwestern coach Chris Collins signs multiyear extension
Northwestern basketball coach Chris Collins signed a multiyear extension to remain with the school.,Athletic director Mark Jackson announced the agreement on Friday but didn't reveal any terms. CBS Sports said his new salary will put him among the highest-paid coaches in the Big Ten.,Michigan State'...
2025 Final Four Best Bets: Top Picks for Florida vs. Auburn and Houston vs. Duke
Get the best bets for the 2025 Final Four with expert picks on Florida vs. Auburn and Houston vs. Duke, including player props and game totals....
What We Learned During MLB’s First Week: Six Early Takeaways Across the League
From the Yankees' chaos to the Braves' struggles, here are six early takeaways from MLB's first week — one for each division....
San Diego Padres Start Hot, Refuse to Fold Amid Roster Turnover
The Padres are off to a 7-0 start, defying expectations once again despite major offseason losses. Don't count them out just yet....
NFL Draft Quarerback Watch: Three Teams That Might Surprise Everyone
Keep an eye on these three teams that could surprise everyone by drafting a quarterback in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, including the New Orleans Saints and more....
Pistons aim to punch ticket to playoffs in clash vs. Raptors
The Detroit Pistons visit the Toronto Raptors on Friday night with a chance to clinch their first playoff berth since the 2018-19 season.,The Pistons (42-34) are just one win or one Orlando Magic loss away from being assured of advancing to the postseason. ,The Raptors (28-49) were eliminated from p...
Report: Virginia G Andrew Rohde commits to Wisconsin
Virginia transfer guard Andrew Rohde committed to Wisconsin, according to On3.,Rohde spent his freshman season with St. Thomas, playing in the Summit League, where he averaged 17.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.7 steals.,In 2023, Rohde transferred to Virginia, where he played the last two...
Wisconsin G John Blackwell enters NBA draft
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell declared for the NBA draft on Thursday after enjoying a solid sophomore season.,Blackwell said he would retain his college eligibility in case he decides to pull out of the draft.,"My goal has always been to play in NBA, and going through the process will take me one s...