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WNBPA vows united front, focus on 'transformational CBA' with deadline near
With a lockout looming, the WNBPA executive committee declared players are unified and continue to push for a "transformational CBA" agreement with the league. ,The seven-player committee issued a signed statement further supporting the survey results shared by the union in an Instagram post on Wedn...

Momentum top of mind as Magic welcome Mavericks
Paolo Banchero is plotting a playoff push with the Orlando Magic, currently sitting seventh in the Eastern Conference standings and angling to avoid an invitation to the play-in portion of the postseason.,Banchero's hot hand gets put to the test against the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The...
Wednesday March 4th Top College Basketball Betting Picks & Predictions
Get expert college basketball picks for Texas vs Arkansas and Miami vs SMU. Spread and total predictions with in-depth matchup analysis....

Packers re-sign RB Chris Brooks to 2-year, $4.85M deal
The Green Bay Packers agreed to a two-year, $4.85 million contract with running back Chris Brooks, his representatives at One West Sports Group confirmed Wednesday.,The deal keeps the 26-year-old restricted free agent with the Packers through the 2027 season.,Brooks played in all 17 games with Green...

Kiefer Sherwood signs 5-year, $28.75M extension with Sharks
The San Jose Sharks signed forward Kiefer Sherwood to a five-year contract extension valued at $28.75 million on Wednesday.,The Sharks acquired Sherwood in a Jan. 19 trade with the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a pair of second-round draft picks and minor-league defenseman Cole Clayton.,"We are ...

Report: Stars acquiring D Tyler Myers from Canucks
The Dallas Stars are acquiring defenseman Tyler Myers from the Vancouver Canucks, TSN reported on Wednesday.,Per the report, the Canucks will receive a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a fourth-round selection in 2029. Vancouver also will retain 50% of Myers' $3 million cap hit through ne...

Islanders aim for fast start in encounter vs. Ducks
The New York Islanders understand they can't rely on mounting dramatic comeback wins all the time.,The Anaheim Ducks learned that the hard way on Tuesday night.,The Islanders will look to remain hot Wednesday night when they visit the Ducks in the final clash of the season between a pair of surprise...

Knicks vie for long-awaited home win vs. Thunder
The New York Knicks kept one long streak going Tuesday with their win at Toronto.,On Wednesday, the Knicks will be looking to end another long one when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder.,New York hasn't defeated the Thunder at Madison Square Garden since Dec. 16, 2017, when Michael Beasley and Cou...
2026 MLB MVP Picks: Best Long-Shot Bets in the AL and NL
Looking beyond Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani? Explore high-upside long-shot MVP bets in the AL and NL for the 2026 MLB season....
Miami Ohio Claps Back at Bruce Pearl After Claiming 30-0 Record
Miami Ohio is 30-0, but must win the MAC Tournament to secure an NCAA bid. Should an undefeated team be left out of March Madness?...

Kiefer Sherwood nets game winner to push Sharks past Canadiens
Kiefer Sherwood scored the eventual game-winner and added an assist as the San Jose Sharks edged the visiting Montreal Canadiens 7-5 on Tuesday night.,Macklin Celebrini scored a goal and added three assists as San Jose extended its win streak to three games.,Will Smith and Collin Graf each had a goa...

Avalanche's dominant effort ends Ducks' 5-game win streak
Parker Kelly scored twice, Cale Makar produced a goal and two assists and the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 on Tuesday night.,Gabriel Landeskog and Martin Necas also scored and Brock Nelson and Jack Drury had two assists each for Colorado, which has won three straight. The A...

Jets' overtime run continues with win over Blackhawks
Mark Scheifele scored his 28th goal of the season with 2:54 left in overtime as the Winnipeg Jets kicked off an eight-game homestand with a 3-2 comeback win over the Chicago Blackhawks.,Longtime Chicago great Jonathan Toews fought to keep the puck in the zone and Dylan Samberg stole it back from the...

Knicks close out Raptors late to extend series win streak to 12
Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and added 10 assists Tuesday night to help the visiting New York Knicks defeat the Toronto Raptors 111-95.,The Knicks have won all four games against the Raptors this season and 12 straight against them overall. The Knicks finished the game on a 16-2 run.,Former Raptor...

Hornets blast Mavericks to get back to .500
Brandon Miller scored 17 points as Charlotte used stretches of strong perimeter shooting in a 117-90 victory against the visiting Dallas Mavericks that gave the Hornets a five-game winning streak Tuesday night.,LaMelo Ball's 15 points along with contributions from Kon Knueppel (13 points), Sion Jame...

Hurricanes looks to get back on course against woeful Canucks
The Carolina Hurricanes have put themselves in a position that a single loss is not a major concern.,Even so, as the Hurricanes continue their four-game road swing by facing the last-place Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, it is with the motivation to not let one loss turn into two or more.,The Hurric...

Braves' Jurickson Profar banned 162 games for second PED violation
Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension after a second positive test for performance-enhancing drugs, MLB confirmed Tuesday night.,Profar, 33, will forfeit his entire $15 million salary for the 2026 season and will be ineligible for the postseason and...

Bucks, Hawks do battle in race for play-in spot
With their superstar back in the fold, the Milwaukee Bucks strive to right the ship as they host the Atlanta Hawks in a critical game for both teams Wednesday night.,Giannis Antetokounmpo returned for Milwaukee on Monday after missing 15 games due to a calf injury. Despite that, the Bucks were handl...

Lamar parts ways with coach Alvin Brooks
Lamar will not retain men's basketball coach Alvin Brooks after five seasons, the school announced Tuesday.,The Cardinals' season ended Monday with their eighth loss in a row to finish 7-15 in the Southland Conference, missing the eight-team conference tournament by one game.,"I would like to person...

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to hit free agency
The Seattle Seahawks did not apply the franchise tag on running back Kenneth Walker III, making the Super Bowl LX MVP an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins next week.,Walker will hit the open market, while fellow running back Breece Hall was given the tag by the New York Jets ea...