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Phillies’ offense ignites late in win over Rockies
Edmundo Sosa hit a go-ahead, two-run double with two outs in the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber followed with a two-run homer as the Philadelphia Phillies celebrated their home opener with a 6-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.,Max Kepler and Nick Castellanos added back-to-back homers in ...
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...
OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges have hot hands as Knicks welcome 76ers
OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges are keeping the New York Knicks afloat as the team navigates the waters in the wake of Jalen Brunson's injury.,Anunoby and Bridges look to continue their torrid play on Tuesday when the Knicks host the free-falling Philadelphia 76ers, who have lost eight in a row.,New Yo...
Bruins aim to keep Alex Ovechkin scoreless in visit from Caps
Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of becoming the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer continues and a just-signed college star could join the lineup as the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals begin a road back-to-back when they visit the Boston Bruins on Tuesday.,The Capitals (47-17-9, 103 points) h...
Pierre Brooks' late layup lets Butler sink Utah at Crown
Pierre Brooks scored a layup with 3.2 seconds left to help Butler beat Utah 86-84 in the first round of the College Basketball Crown tournament on Monday afternoon in Las Vegas.,Gabe Madsen tied the game for Utah on a 3-pointer with 1:17 left and the Utes had a chance to take the lead, but Miro Litt...
Aaron Judge, Yankees on historic pace as Diamondbacks arrive
In 2022, Aaron Judge homered once in his first 13 games before setting an American League record with 62 home runs. Last season, he hit .197 through his first 33 contests before ending with 58 homers and a .322 average.,So imagine what might be possible when the New York Yankees slugger gets off to ...
Report: Suns star Kevin Durant (ankle) to miss at least one week
Phoenix superstar Kevin Durant will miss at least one week after suffering a left ankle sprain in Sunday's 148-109 loss to the visiting Houston Rockets, ESPN reported on Monday.,Durant scored 11 points before his night ended when he rolled his ankle on Jabari Smith Jr.'s foot while driving to the ba...
Bills end contract talks with RB James Cook
The Buffalo Bills have halted contract talks with running back James Cook, who is seeking an extension worth $15 million per season.,"I don't see us getting something done anytime soon. We're onto the draft. Just because we don't get something done this year doesn't mean we can't get something done ...
Vikings HC: QB1 role not yet earned; vetting Aaron Rodgers was no-brainer
When the 2025 regular season begins, the Minnesota Vikings envision J.J. McCarthy as their QB1. ,But as head coach Kevin O'Connell said at the NFL's annual spring meeting on Monday in West Palm Beach, Fla., that prominent distinction has yet to be earned.,"I feel really, really positive about the pa...
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....
Panthers D Niko Mikkola fined $5K for unsportsmanlike conduct
Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola was fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct on Monday.,The fine is in response to a slapshot Mikkola sent down the ice with two seconds remaining on the game clock with the Panthers down 4-2 to the Canadiens on Sunday. The puck almost hit Montreal's players,...
Avs sign Cale Makar's brother, Taylor, to 1-year deal
The Avalanche signed Taylor Makar, younger brother of Colorado star Cale Makar, to a one-year deal on Monday.,Taylor Makar, a seventh-round pick by Colorado in 2021, inked an entry-level contract for the 2025-26 season.,The 24-year-old forward will report to the AHL's Colorado Eagles on an amateur t...
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 ...
Titans remain undecided at No. 1, not rushing decision
Titans coach Brian Callahan claimed the franchise is undecided on plans for the No. 1 overall pick in the draft and insists Tennessee is open to trade offers less than a month before their selection is made.,Callahan pointed to plans on the team calendar for the Colorado pro day, where they'll final...
Stanford hires Frank Reich as interim coach
Stanford hired former NFL head coach Frank Reich to be the Cardinal's interim coach for the 2025 season Monday.,Reich replaces Troy Taylor, who was fired last week amid allegations of bullying and belittling female staff members.,Reich, 63, has never coached at the college level. The former NFL quar...
Ravens plan to make Lamar Jackson NFL's highest-paid player
Lamar Jackson could be back at the front of the line as the NFL's highest-paid player soon, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Monday.,Harbaugh said at the NFL annual spring meeting that Baltimore is in discussions with Jackson, who signed a five-year, $260 million contract in 2023. That fully gua...
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....
Reports: Stanford hiring Frank Reich as interim coach
Stanford is hiring former NFL head coach Frank Reich to be the Cardinal's interim coach for the 2025 season, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Both sides have agreed that it will be a one-year deal as Stanford conducts a national search to replace Troy Taylor, who was fired last week after allegatio...
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....
Tigers' Jackson Jobe to record first MLB start vs. Mariners
Detroit's Jackson Jobe already has pitched in a playoff game.,But the right-hander, considered one of the top prospects in baseball, has yet to make a major league start.,That's scheduled to happen Monday night when the Tigers open a three-game series in Seattle.,"If that doesn't describe baseball i...