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Tigers ace Tarik Skubal plans to pitch just once for US in WBC
Two-time defending Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will be making his World Baseball Classic debut next month for the U.S. with some caveats.,Skubal told reporters after his spring-training debut Monday that he plans on making just one start in WBC group play, which begins March 5, before returni...
President Trump invites men's hockey team to State of the Union, women decline
The United States men's hockey team was invited to Tuesday's State of the Union address and to the White House by President Donald Trump after winning the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics, the program's first in 46 years.,The U.S. women's hockey team, which also beat Canada in overtime to wi...
Reports: Falcons using franchise tag on TE Kyle Pitts
The Atlanta Falcons are planning on using a franchise tag to retain tight end Kyle Pitts, according to multiple reports.,Pitts, 25, was set to be a free agent but now will be paid approximately $16.5 million for the 2026 season, an average of the top five salaries at his position.,Per NFL Network, t...
Three QBs with everything to gain at the NFL Scouting Combine
Quarterbacks are king in the NFL draft. Traits are king at the NFL Scouting Combine.,As the top of the draft comes into focus over the next several weeks, the position of No. 2 quarterback behind likely No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza is up for grabs in the Class of 2026.,Separation starts this week.,Qu...
Duke returns to familiar spot as No. 1 in AP poll
After a pair of marquee games among the top five teams in the country on Saturday, it was Duke that came out on the other side as No. 1 in the latest Associated Press men's Top 25 poll.,Playing as the nation's No. 3 team, Duke knocked Michigan from the top spot with a 68-63 victory in Washington, D....
No. 1 Duke has quick turnaround off huge win to face Notre Dame
Coming off its most impressive win of the season, No. 1 Duke will travel to South Bend, Ind., to take on Notre Dame on Tuesday night.,Saturday's neutral-site win for the Blue Devils (25-2, 13-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) over then-No. 1 Michigan was the first time they defeated the top-ranked team i...
President Trump invites U.S. men's hockey team to State of the Union
The United States men's hockey team was invited to the State of the Union address and to the White House by President Donald Trump after winning the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics, the program's first in 46 years.,Trump spoke to the team through speaker phone via FBI Director Kash Patel, w...
Report: Suns' Dillon Brooks (hand) sidelined 4-6 weeks
Phoenix Suns swingman Dillon Brooks will be sidelined four to six weeks with a broken left hand sustained this weekend, ESPN reported Monday.,Brooks left Saturday's home game against the Orlando Magic with 4:46 left in the first quarter and did not return. Phoenix went on to beat the Magic 113-110 i...
The Next Miracle? How USA Men's Hockey Team Defeated Canada
Team USA defeats Canada 2-1 in overtime for Olympic gold behind Jack Hughes’ winner and Connor Hellebuyck’s 41-save masterpiece....
Monday College Basketball Betting Picks for Houston-Kansas and Louisville-UNC
Houston and Kansas clash in a pivotal Big 12 battle while Louisville visits North Carolina in a crucial ACC matchup. Betting picks and analysis inside....
Report: Chiefs monitoring Tyreek Hill's ACL recovery
The Kansas City Chiefs are keeping tabs on free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill's recovery from a torn ACL with eyes on a potential reunion, ESPN reported Monday.,Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, starred for the Chiefs from 2016-21 before joining the Miami Dolphins. Miami released him on Feb. 16 in a ...
Gentle Mates down Team Vitality for Rocket League's Boston Major title
Gentle Mates outlasted Team Vitality 4-2 on Sunday in the grand final of the Rocket League Championship Series 2026 Boston Major.,Team Vitality had topped NRG 4-1 in the best-of-seven semifinals earlier Sunday at Boston University, while Gentle Mates edged Team Falcons 4-3.,Nassim "nass" Bali of Mor...
Former Virginia Tech, NFL DB Ronyell Whitaker dies at 46
Ronyell Whitaker, a former defensive back for Virginia Tech and in the NFL, died on Sunday, his family said in an announcement communicated by the Minnesota Vikings. He was 46.,Information on the location and a cause of death for Whitaker, who would have turned 47 on March 19, was not provided.,"......
Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks hold off Bulls
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds and Jalen Brunson added 19 points and nine assists to lift the visiting New York Knicks to a 105-99 win against the slumping Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.,Chicago has lost nine games in a row, its longest losing streak since a 10-game skid in the 201...
New York City rallies in aggressive draw against Los Angeles
Nicolas Fernandez scored on a penalty kick in the 66th minute as New York City rallied for a physical 1-1 draw with the host Los Angeles Galaxy in the season opener for both teams on Sunday night.,Playing a 12th straight season opener on the road, NYCFC (0-0-1, 1 point) avoided getting blanked for t...
Brown, Pritchard lead Celtics' dominance over Lakers
Jaylen Brown scored 32 points with eight rebounds and seven assists, Payton Pritchard added 30 points with eight assists and the visiting Boston Celtics continued their February surge with a 111-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday., ,Derrick White scored 12 points with eight assists as ...
Mavericks knock off Pacers to halt 10-game skid
Khris Middleton's 25 points led six Dallas scorers in double figures, and the Mavericks snapped a 10-game losing skid with their 134-130 defeat of the Indiana Pacers on Sunday in Indianapolis. ,Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 30 points for the Pacers, who lost their third straight game.,Dallas, win...
Despite crash, Tyler Reddick takes home Autotrader 400 in double overtime
Tyler Reddick overcame a damaged car, double overtime and Chase Briscoe to win the high-speed, tight-drafting Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday in Hampton, Ga., ,After the 10th caution in the first overtime for Carson Hocevar trying to go through the middle and wrecking Christopher Bell,...
Rockets eye stronger finishing effort, take on Jazz
The Houston Rockets appeared to have righted the ship concerning their early-season struggles in late-game situations, but that issue reappeared against the New York Knicks on Saturday.,Houston blew an 18-point fourth-quarter lead in its 108-106 loss. After posting a combined 70 points in the middle...
No. 3 Duke has quick turnaround off huge win to face Notre Dame
Coming off its most impressive win of the season, No. 3 Duke will travel to South Bend, Indiana to take on Notre Dame on Tuesday night.,Saturday's neutral-site win for the Blue Devils (25-2, 13-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) over No. 1 Michigan was the first time they defeated the top-ranked team in t...