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Pistons eager to pick up speed at expense of undermanned Grizzlies
The Detroit Pistons will move from one injury-riddled opponent to another when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.,Detroit overwhelmed depleted Philadelphia on Thursday, 131-109. The Pistons had seven players score in double figures -- none of whom were named Cade Cunningham -- and neve...

Ole Miss eyes another upset in SEC tourney, faces Alabama
No. 15 seed Ole Miss will look to extend its run through the Southeastern Conference tournament Friday night against the highest-rated opponent it has faced so far, No. 15-ranked and second-seeded Alabama.,The Rebels (14-19) enter the quarterfinals in Nashville after a second straight wire-to-wire u...

Illinois needs to build on last two outings to get by Wisconsin
Jim Valvano called it survive and advance in 1983 when his North Carolina State team won the national championship.,After Wisconsin hung on to eliminate Washington on Thursday in the third round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Badgers coach Greg Gard referred to it as "just find a way to get t...

Duncan Robinson leads balanced attack as Pistons trounce 76ers
Duncan Robinson led seven Detroit players in double figures with 19 points as the host Pistons manhandled the depleted Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday.,Javonte Green had 17 points, while Tobias Harris and Ronald Holland tossed in 15 apiece for the Eastern Conference leaders. Jalen Duren had 1...

Ole Miss barely holds off Georgia, scores another SEC upset
A.J. Storr scored 19 points, Malik Dia added 17 and 15th-seeded Ole Miss weathered a scare for its second straight wire-to-wire upset with a 76-72 victory over Georgia in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville on Thursday.,Travis Perry had 16 points and four 3-pointe...
Why Kyler Murray is a Perfect Match For Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings sign Kyler Murray to a one-year league minimum deal in a move that could reshape the NFC North....

Malik Reneau, Miami fend off No. 24 Louisville in ACC quarterfinals
CHARLOTTE -- Malik Reneau poured in 24 points and made key plays in the second half as Miami knocked off No. 24 Louisville 78-73 in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament quarterfinals Thursday afternoon.,Tru Washington came off the Miami bench for 17 points and Tre Donaldson provided 14 points an...

Reports: LB Dre Greenlaw returning to 49ers on 1-year deal
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw has agreed to a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers, where he played his first six years before leaving last season for the Denver Broncos, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,Greenlaw, a fifth-round draft pick by the 49ers in 2019 out of Arkansas, will play...

No. 23 Wisconsin slips past Washington to reach Big Ten quarters
John Blackwell made six 3-pointers and scored a game-high 34 points as No. 23 Wisconsin eliminated Washington from the Big Ten Conference tournament with an 85-82 victory Thursday at Chicago.,Nick Boyd added 23 points and nine assists for the fifth-seeded Badgers (23-9), who advanced to a quarterfin...
Five NFL Free Agency Predictions That Can Still Happen
Predicting where the biggest remaining NFL free agents could sign as the frenzy of free agency continues....
Five College Pro Days That Could Shake Up the 2026 NFL Draft
With the NFL Combine finished, these five college pro days could significantly impact the 2026 NFL Draft board....

Otega Oweh’s clutch exploits help Kentucky hold off Missouri
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Otega Oweh's 21 points and big plays on both ends of the floor down the stretch helped Kentucky to a 78-72 win over Missouri in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Thursday.,Denzel Aberdeen (16 points, seven assists) and Collin Chandler (15 points, three...

Wisconsin F Nolan Winter (lower body) out vs. Washington
Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter will sit out his team's Big Ten tournament third-round game against Washington on Thursday afternoon in Chicago due to a lower-body injury.,Winter also sat out the Badgers' 97-93 victory over Purdue on Saturday with the injury.,The 7-foot Winter is averaging 13.3 point...

Sirens, Victoire to play in PWHL's first game televised nationally in US
The Professional Women's Hockey League will make its debut on national television in the United States on March 28 when the New York Sirens play the Montreal Victoire.,The game will be at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit at 1 p.m., part of the PWHL Takeover Tour that introduces the league to fans in ...

Team USA's WBC reprieve won't matter due to lack of intensity
Thanks to Italy beating Mexico on Wednesday night, the United States gets another chance in the World Baseball Classic.,What looked like a potentially disastrous early exit for Team USA manager Mark DeRosa and the boys turned out to be nothing more than substantial worry and significant embarrassmen...

Ole Miss a surprising foe for Georgia in SEC tournament
Georgia will bring a historic regular season into its Southeastern Conference tournament opener Thursday night against upset winner Ole Miss in a second-round game in Nashville.,Georgia (22-9) set school regular-season records for wins and points scored, and ranked third in Division I with a 90.4 sc...
A Simple Plan to Fix the NBA Schedule Without Cutting Revenue
A proposal for how the NBA could move to a 72-game season while keeping TV partners, players, and owners satisfied....
Mark DeRosa Needs To Take More Accountability for Team USA
Team USA suffers a shocking World Baseball Classic loss to Italy as manager Mark DeRosa faces criticism for major lineup and bullpen decisions....
Which NFL Teams Improved the Most in Free Agency? Four Stand Out
A look at the NFL teams that made the biggest improvements during the opening week of free agency ahead of the 2026 season....
Thursday NBA Betting Guide: Key Spreads and Totals to Target
NBA best bets for Thursday’s nine-game slate featuring picks for Pistons vs 76ers, Spurs vs Nuggets, and Celtics vs Thunder....