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NASCAR slams judge's ruling for Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing
In response to the preliminary injunctions granted to 23XI Racing -- owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin -- and Front Row Motorsports, NASCAR filed a brief on Friday urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to reverse the decision. ,In the appeal, NASCAR contends that 23XI and F...
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (hamstring) to miss several weeks
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is to miss "a series of weeks" with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday.,Marte, who signed a five-year, $116.5 million contract extension a week ago, suffered the injury while running out a double in the first inning of ...
Pete Alonso continues hot start as Mets double up Marlins, 10-5
Pete Alonso continued his torrid start Tuesday afternoon, producing two hits and four RBIs for the surging New York Mets in a 10-5 win over the visiting Miami Marlins in the middle game of a three-game series.,Brandon Nimmo laced the tie-breaking RBI double off Calvin Faucher (0-2) in the fifth inni...
Jazz, Blazers search for positives as they wind down seasons
With only pride and draft lottery positioning on the line, the Utah Jazz will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.,Both teams come into the contest having already been eliminated from postseason play. The Jazz (16-63) were out of the running months ago, but the Blaze...
Florida Capitalizes on Houston’s Cold Shooting to Win NCAA Title
Florida rallies late to defeat Houston in the NCAA title game, capitalizing on the Cougars' cold second half and missed free throws....
Burnham Square wins Blue Grass Stakes, qualifies for Derby
Burnham Square qualified for the Kentucky Derby in dramatic fashion on Tuesday with a riveting stretch drive to claim the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.,The winner of the Holy Bull Stakes at Florida's Gulfstream Park two months ago was last among the field of seven heading into the...
Beware the Rockets: Houston’s the Playoff Matchup Nobody Wants
The Rockets are red-hot and rising — and shaping up to be the playoff matchup no one in the West wants....
NBA Best Bets Today: Top Sports Betting Picks, Predictions April 8, 2025
April 8th's top sports betting picks and predictions include our expert analysis on the NBA slate of games before the NBA Playoffs get closer....
Wild's drive for playoffs continues against struggling Sharks
The Minnesota Wild are in position to seize a playoff berth in a competitive Western Conference.,They just have to avoid a meltdown in the final four games of the regular season.,"It's been a grind, but we're excited we're in the driver's seat, still," Wild forward Marcus Foligno said. "Our fate's i...
Colts' Braden Smith reveals battle with OCD religious scrupulosity
Right tackle Braden Smith will be back with the Indianapolis Colts this season, something which seemed far from being possible just five months ago.,Smith missed the final five games of the regular season with what the Colts deemed personal reasons. Smith revealed to the Indianapolis Star on Tuesday...
Longtime MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, 51, dies in DR nightclub tragedy
Former major league pitcher Octavio Dotel died due to injuries suffered in a mass casualty event at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic.,Dotel was reportedly alive when rescue crews located him and at least seven others from the wreckage of a roof collapse at Jet Set, a popular nighttime destinati...
Scottie Scheffler feels the past is the past as he seeks 3rd green jacket
While life around Scottie Scheffler has changed since he sank the final putt to win last year's Masters, he'll keep the same approach and be open to adjustments as he heads out to defend the championship this week.,Besides adding an Olympic gold medal and a FedEx Cup to his mantle, the biggest chang...
Northwestern settles hazing lawsuits; Pat Fitzgerald’s suit continues
A group of football players agreed to settle its lawsuits against Northwestern that concerned allegations of hazing and abusive behavior under previous coach Pat Fitzgerald.,Per Bloomberg News, "master settlement agreements" were signed but the final documentation was still being finalized. The grou...
Rangers have little room for error entering game vs. Flyers
The New York Rangers' demise began in late November and lasted for a little over a month.,After spending months trying to catch up and get back into playoff contention, the situation is growing dire for the Rangers as they host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night.,The Rangers (36-34-7, 79 poi...
Mariners' Victor Robles (shoulder) expected to miss 12 weeks
The results of an MRI performed on Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles revealed a small fracture in his left shoulder, the team announced Tuesday.,While it appears Robles will avoid surgery, the team expects Robles' fracture to heal in approximately six weeks. At that point, he will need a reh...
Ta'Niya Latson to join South Carolina from transfer portal
Ta'Niya Latson, who was the Division I leading scorer at Florida State, announced on social media Tuesday that she is transferring to South Carolina.,The 5-foot-8 guard averaged a robust 25.2 points per game, 4.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists this past season while shooting 45.1 percent from the field,Sh...
Collin Morikawa savors full field at Masters, senses golf took pre-LIV life for granted
Collin Morikawa went through most of last season "guessing" whether he could execute any given golf shot and decided the only way forward was to return to the starting line. He's fairly confident LIV Golf and the PGA Tour could benefit from doing the same.,"It's really hard to do that, really hard t...
Florida finishes No. 1 in poll after defeating Houston
Florida ranked No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 poll released Tuesday, one day after the Gators rallied past Houston to win the NCAA Tournament.,The Gators (36-4) received all 61 votes following their 65-63 win Monday night in San Antonio to clinch the school's third national title and fir...
Golf Glance: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy chase Masters history
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: Valero Texas Open (Brian Harman),THIS WEEK: Masters Tournament, Augusta, Ga., April 10-13,Course: Augusta National (Par 72, 7,555 Yards),Purse: $20M (Winner...
Reports: Ex-MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel among dozens killed in roof collapse
Former major league pitcher Octavio Dotel reportedly has died from injuries suffered in a mass casualty event at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic. ,Dotel reportedly was declared dead at an area hospital after being removed from the wreckage of a roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domin...