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Tommy Fleetwood headlines Texas Open field as The Masters looms
It's go time for the PGA Tour stalwarts who are searching for some form before they travel to Augusta National -- and it's the last chance for everyone else to snag a ticket.,The Valero Texas Open once again occupies the week before the Masters on the tour schedule, and Englishman Tommy Fleetwood wi...

Blue Jackets desperate to break road drought in Carolina
The Carolina Hurricanes will look to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets for the second time in three days when the Metropolitan Division rivals meet on Thursday in Raleigh, N.C.,Tuesday's game in Columbus was tied until 12:42 of the third period, when Nikolaj Ehlers' long-range shot beat a screened Je...

Cards edge Mets thanks to Masyn Winn's walk-off bloop in 11th
Masyn Winn delivered a walk-off bloop RBI single in the 11th inning Wednesday afternoon for the St. Louis Cardinals, who edged the New York Mets 2-1 in the rubber game of a three-game series.,The Mets frittered away a bases-loaded, one-out situation in the top of the inning before Tobias Myers (0-1)...

Tiger Woods allowed to leave U.S. for 'intensive' treatment program
Tiger Woods was granted a request Wednesday by a Florida judge to leave the United States to enter a comprehensive inpatient treatment facility as he faces misdemeanor driving under the influence charges, ESPN reported, citing court records.,Martin County Court Judge Darren Steele granted the motion...

Flyers sign D David Jiricek to 2-year, $3M extension
The Philadelphia Flyers signed defenseman David Jiricek to a two-year, $3 million contract extension Wednesday.,Jiricek, 22, joined Philadelphia in a March 6 trade that sent forward Bobby Brink to the Minnesota Wild. He has yet to play for the Flyers.,He has since recorded 10 points (two goals, eigh...

Nico Hoerner helps Cubs knock off Angels
Nico Hoerner went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a stolen base, a run scored and an RBI and Matt Shaw had two hits and two RBIs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 6-2 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels in the rubber game of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon., ,Matthew Boyd (1-1) bounced...

Phillies pull off late rally, clip Nationals in 10th inning
Edmundo Sosa had a game-tying two-run single in the ninth inning and Justin Crawford provided a game-ending single in the 10th as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 6-5 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on Wednesday afternoon., ,Playing in just his fifth major league game, Crawford...

Tyler Freeman's RBI single in 10th gets Rockies past Blue Jays
Pinch-hitter Tyler Freeman singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the visiting Colorado Rockies earned a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon.,Freeman, who activated from the injured list before the game, singled to center against left-hander Brendon Little (0-1...

Men's NCAA Tournament TV ratings best in 30-plus years
As the Final Four approaches, some blocks of the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament have been the most watched in more than 30 years, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel numbers released Wednesday.,CBS Sports and TNT Sports averaged 10.3 million viewers through last weekend's Elite Eight, making it the mo...

Alabama hires former assistant Pauline Love as head coach
Alabama hired former Crimson Tide assistant Pauline Love as the new women's basketball coach on Wednesday.,Love replaces Kristy Curry, who departed last week after 13 seasons to become the head coach at South Florida.,Love was the associate head coach at Oklahoma in 2025-26 after one season on the A...
Philadelphia Eagles Could Be Closer to Implosion Than Contention
The Eagles face growing concerns around Jalen Hurts as questions about leadership and fit emerge ahead of the 2026 season....

Report: Campbell coach John Andrzejek joining Louisville staff
Campbell men's basketball coach John Andrzejek resigned after one season on Wednesday, citing incompatible differences with the school's administrators.,"Simply put -- the institution now has different priorities, and they are not compatible with putting the kind of team on the floor that you deserv...

Sandy Alcantara's complete-game shutout lifts Marlins over White Sox
Sandy Alcantara pitched a complete game, allowing just three hits, and Liam Hicks drove in four runs, leading host Miami to a 10-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon.,Playing their first two series against teams that lost more than 100 games last season -- the Rockies and White So...

Orioles lean into offense, salvage final game of series vs. Rangers
Leody Taveras, Taylor Ward and Jeremiah Jackson drove in two runs each and the Baltimore Orioles turned strong offensive production into an 8-3 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers to salvage the final game of a three-game series Wednesday afternoon.,Dylan Beavers and Samuel Basallo both hit solo...

Falcons sign CB Darnay Holmes, LB DeAngelo Malone
The Atlanta Falcons signed cornerback Darnay Holmes and re-signed outside linebacker DeAngelo Malone on Wednesday.,Contract details were not disclosed.,Holmes, 27, spent the past two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders and has 164 tackles with four interceptions, two forced fumbles and 21 passes defe...

Drake Baldwin, Chris Sale lead Braves to 5-1 win against A's
Drake Baldwin drove in four runs to support the stellar pitching effort of Chris Sale and help the Atlanta Braves defeat the visiting Athletics 5-1 on Wednesday in the rubber game of their three-game series.,Baldwin was 2-for-3 with a double and a walk and has hit safely five of the first six games ...

Dodgers acquire LHP Jake Eder in trade with Nationals
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired left-hander Jake Eder in a trade with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday for cash considerations.,Eder, 27, was designated for assignment by the Nationals on March 28 after he had a 2.70 ERA in three appearances (two starts) at spring training.,Eder has nine caree...

NFLPA voices safety concerns over replacement refs
The NFL Players Association and NFL Referees Association have responded to the potential use of replacement officials this season by voicing concerns about player safety.,ESPN reported earlier this week that the league has begun compiling a list of replacement referees -- mostly from the low-college...

White Sox home opener vs. Jays postponed to Friday
The Chicago White Sox will have to wait an additional day to play a home game.,Chicago's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday has been postponed due to a forecast of inclement weather. The game has been moved to Friday afternoon (1:10 p.m. CT).,The White Sox have limped out of the...

France passes Spain for No. 1 in FIFA world rankings; U.S. drops
France has overtaken Spain to regain the No. 1 spot in the FIFA world rankings for the first time since September 2018.,Impressive wins in friendlies last month against Brazil and Colombia moved France up two spots in the rankings released on Wednesday.,Spain dropped to No. 2 and defending FIFA Worl...