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Jersey Wolfenbarger fourth LSU women’s player to enter portal
Guard-forward Jersey Wolfenbarger is the fourth player from the LSU women's basketball team to enter the transfer portal this cycle.,Originally reported to be staying in Baton Rouge, multiple outlets said Friday that Wolfenbarger decided to transfer.,Wolfenbarger played her first season for LSU in 2...

Senate subcommittee: PIF only negotiated with PGA to avoid discovery
A report by the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations accused the Saudi Public Investment Fund of entering negotiations with the PGA Tour only due to the threat of discovery in their antitrust lawsuit.,The report, released Friday, outlined the subcommittee's findings from an inquiry i...

RSL to rely on Diego Luna in clash with Nashville SC
Nashville SC hopes key veteran Walker Zimmerman could be available this weekend following a frightening injury. ,Meanwhile, Real Salt Lake looks to ride budding superstar Diego Luna to more success. ,Both Zimmerman and Luna could be at the forefront Saturday night when Nashville hosts RSL. ,Nashvil...

FC Dallas looks to keep momentum rolling vs. Sounders
FC Dallas looks to keep its momentum moving forward when it hosts the struggling Seattle Sounders on Saturday in a Western Conference match in Frisco, Texas., ,Dallas (3-2-2, 11 points) heads home on a three-game unbeaten streak that includes a 1-1 draw in Atlanta on April 5 in its most recent outin...

Joel Embiid has knee surgery, next evaluation in 6 weeks
Former NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in roughly six weeks, the Philadelphia 76ers said Friday.,The team's statement said the surgery was deemed successful and was performed by Dr. Jonathan L. Glashow at NYU ...

Stubbs: Bristol an ideal venue for Hamlin’s race for three straight
Denny Hamlin has the chance to reach a mark no NASCAR Cup Series driver has reached since all the way back in March -- and despite the fact that only a month has gone by since it was last accomplished, it would be very impressive.,Christopher Bell's three wins in a row at Atlanta, Circuit of the Ame...

Union faces NYCFC on heels of Daniel Gazdag trade
The Philadelphia Union will visit New York City FC on Saturday in their first game since the trade of Daniel Gazdag to the Columbus Crew for $4 million in cash.,The Crew officially announced the move on Friday, after Gazdag was spotted at his new team's training sessions this week.,Without the Hunga...

Orioles, Blue Jays rained out; will play two July 29
The Baltimore Orioles' series opener against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays was postponed Friday due to inclement weather.,Instead, the American League East rivals will play a split-admission doubleheader on July 29, scheduled for 12:35 and 6:35 p.m.,Baltimore and Toronto were slated to begin a thre...

CF Montreal searching for first win of season vs. Charlotte FC
CF Montreal are currently one of three remaining winless teams in MLS. They hope a return to home soil can lead to a long-awaited three points.,Montreal (0-5-2, 2 points) host Charlotte FC on Saturday evening, the Canadian team's first appearance at Stade Saputo this season after a seven-match stret...

2025 NFL Draft position series: Quarterbacks
Value equations and position priority can vary by NFL franchise, general manager and coaching staff with one glaring exception tested by history and proven out in hardware. ,Quarterbacks are the ultimate NFL wildcard, a top necessity with very noteworthy exceptions. ,Of the 14 starting quarterbacks ...

Jets continue quest for Presidents' Trophy, face Blackhawks
The Winnipeg Jets look to put themselves in prime position to lock up the Presidents' Trophy when they head on the road to face the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.,The Jets (54-21-4, 112 points) can inch themselves closer towards their first Presidents' Trophy in franchise history in Saturday's clas...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: San Francisco Giants vs. New York Yankees
Friday April 11th's best MLB bet is an over/under prediction for tonight's San Francisco Giants vs. New York Yankees game....

Orlando City out to extend unbeaten streak vs. Red Bulls
Orlando City will attempt to keep their four-game unbeaten streak alive when they face the visiting New York Red Bulls on Saturday afternoon.,The game, contested by two projected playoff teams, could have huge implications for the Eastern Conference down the line. A win for either Orlando or New Yor...

Avs F Gabriel Landeskog continues comeback in AHL
Out since hoisting the Stanley Cup on June 26, 2022, Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will suit up for the AHL's Colorado Eagles on Friday night as he continues his comeback from right knee issues. ,Landeskog, 32, is eligible to play in three games with the Eagles as part of his conditio...

Reports: South Carolina G MiLaysia Fulwiley entering transfer portal
South Carolina standout guard MiLaysia Fulwiley is entering the transfer portal, according to multiple reports on Friday.,Fulwiley was South Carolina's second-leading scorer this season with an 11.7 average in 39 games off the bench. She was named Southeastern Conference Sixth Woman of the Year and ...

Kings fighting for playoff home ice in matchup vs. Avs
The Colorado Avalanche are locked into their playoff position with two games left in the regular season, and that's good news for the Los Angeles Kings.,Colorado's 4-1 loss to Vancouver on Thursday night finalized a matchup with the Dallas Stars in the first round, which means there's nothing on the...

Blue Jackets face must-win game vs. playoff-ready Caps
The visiting Washington Capitals continue their pursuit of the Presidents' Trophy when they open a home-and-home series against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.,The Capitals (50-19-9, 109 points) trail the Winnipeg Jets by three points for the top seed in the NHL playoffs but have a game in ha...

Atlanta United looks to keep hot streak going vs. Revs
Looking to earn points for the fourth consecutive week, Atlanta United wraps up a three-game homestand against the visiting New England Revolution on Saturday afternoon.,Atlanta (2-2-3, 9 points) is coming off a 1-1 draw with FC Dallas a week ago, despite totaling more shots and corners than the vis...
Ja Morant Swaps Finger Guns for 'Grenade' in Message to Haters
Ja Morant unveils a new “grenade” celebration after repeated fines for finger-gun gestures, calling it a way to block out the noise from his critics....

Broncos sign former Panthers S Sam Franklin Jr.
The Denver Broncos signed free agent safety Sam Franklin Jr. on Friday. Terms were not disclosed.,Franklin, 29, played his first five NFL seasons with the Carolina Panthers after going undrafted in 2020.,He registered eight tackles in 10 games in 2024 after missing the first seven games with a broke...