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5-star LB Xavier Griffin decommits from USC
Five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin has decommitted from Southern California's 2026 recruiting class.,The Gainesville, Ga., native committed to the Trojans' top-ranked class last July but reopened his recruiting on Wednesday ahead of the summer official visit window.,The 6-foot-4, 205-pound Griffin ...

Alejandro Kirk's HR backs Chris Bassitt gem as Blue Jays top Rays
Alejandro Kirk hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Wednesday night.,Kirk and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. each had two hits to help the Blue Jays draw even in the three-game series. Brandon Lowe had two hits for the Rays.,Toront...

Ninjas in Pyjamas, 2 others qualify for playoffs at PGL Astana 2025
Ninjas in Pyjamas, Aurora Gaming and MIBR won their respective Round 5 matches on Wednesday to advance to the playoffs at the PGL Astana 2025 tournament.,Ninjas in Pyjamas swept G2, courtesy of 13-10 wins on Dust II and Nuke. They will face Team Spirit in the last of four quarterfinals on Friday.,Au...
Jayson Tatum Achilles Injury Opens Window for Eastern Conference Contenders
Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury shakes up the East, opening the door for contenders like the Knicks, Pacers and Cavaliers to make a title push this season and beyond....
NFL Rookie Minicamps: Four Teams That Need to Feel Great by Sunday
With rookie minicamps underway, these four NFL teams face early pressure to see if their top draft picks can meet sky-high expectations....

A'ja Wilson has no shortage of motivation after Aces' early exit in '24
LAS VEGAS -- Entering her eighth season in the WNBA, Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson is poised to build on what was arguably the most dominant individual campaign in league history.,Wilson joined Cynthia Cooper (1997) as the second player in league history to win a unanimous MVP award and joine...
LeBron James Likely Not Leaving Yet, but Los Angeles Lakers Still Have Big Questions
LeBron James appears poised to return for Year 23, but the Lakers' early playoff exit leaves major questions about the team’s future roster and identity....

Young arms square off in Rangers-Red Sox rubber match
After evening the three-game series on a night that featured clutch hitting from both Wilyer Abreu and Alex Bregman, the Boston Red Sox look for their second consecutive win over the visiting Texas Rangers in a Thursday matinee.,The Red Sox broke a three-game skid with a 6-4 win Wednesday in which t...

Angels rally past Jays on Jorge Soler's double in 9th
Jorge Soler's three-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Los Angeles Angels a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif.,The Angels, who have won three of their last four, trailed 4-2 going into the ninth before loading the bases with no outs agains...

Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski injured in Game 1 vs. Capitals
Hurricanes center Mark Jankowski sustained an undisclosed injury in Game 1 of Carolina's Eastern Conference second-round matchup versus the Washington Capitals and will not return.,Jankowski, appearing in his third game of this year's Stanley Cup playoffs, was last on the ice with 4:42 remaining in ...

White Sox reinstate Josh Rojas from IL, DFA Bobby Dalbec
The Chicago White Sox made six roster moves Sunday morning, highlighted by infielder Josh Rojas' appearance on the active roster for the first time this season.,Rojas, signed in the offseason to a one-year, $3.5 million deal, fractured a toe on his right foot near the end of spring training. He was ...

Nathan Lukes' late knock pushes Blue Jays past Guardians
Nathan Lukes hit a two-run, go-ahead single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Cleveland Guardians 5-3 on Friday night.,George Springer hit a solo home run for the Blue Jays, who have won three straight.,Carlos Santana and Bo Naylor homered for the Gua...
LeBron James’ Lakers Legacy Hinges on the 2020 Bubble Title
LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers legacy is defined by one title in the 2020 NBA bubble, and a lot of missed opportunities after that....

Trojans recruit Alijah Arenas released from hospital
Southern California hoops recruit Alijah Arenas has been released from the hospital, six days after a fiery car crash.,"We are grateful to share that (he) ... is now resting comfortably under close watch," the family said in a statement released Wednesday.,"While his journey to full recovery is just...

USC recruit Alijah Arenas has ‘no major injuries’ after crash
Southern California basketball recruit Alijah Arenas did not suffer major injuries in a fiery single-car crash last week and is set to be released from the hospital soon, according to his father's podcast.,Arenas is the son of three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, and one of his podcast co-hosts o...

Cal transfer Andrej Stojakovic commits to Illinois
Former Cal guard Andrej Stojakovic committed to Illinois on Monday.,Stojakovic, the son of former Sacramento Kings All-Star Peja Stojakovic, made the announcement in a post to X. He chose the Illini over North Carolina and Stanford.,"They really believe I'm the missing piece to what they think is a ...
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....

USC recruit Alijah Arenas out of coma day after crash
Five-star prospect and Southern California recruit Alijah Arenas is out of a medically induced coma following a car accident, according to a family statement to ESPN on Friday.,"In a remarkable and hopeful development, Alijah Arenas has come out of his coma and has shown significant signs of progres...
Jacksonville Jaguars Go All In — And Win Big With Travis Hunter
The Jacksonville Jaguars stole the NFL Draft spotlight, trading up for two-way star Travis Hunter in a bold move that could reshape their future....

Reports: USC recruit Alijah Arenas in coma after car accident
Five-star prospect and Southern California recruit Alijah Arenas was hospitalized and placed into a medically induced coma after he was involved in a car accident Thursday morning, ESPN reported.,Per ESPN, initial tests showed no broken bones for the 18-year-old, who is the son of three-time NBA All...