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Wolves' Jaden McDaniels (knee) week-to-week; Anthony Edwards available vs. Mavs
There was one upsetting development, but late good news for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday.,Early in the day, the team announced that forward Jaden McDaniels will be out week-to-week with a left knee injury -- patella tendinopathy and a bone bruise.,However, Anthony Edwards, the NBA's third-le...
Hoping to end playoff drought, Flyers visit desperate Caps
After missing the postseason each of the past five years, the Philadelphia Flyers are making a bid to sneak into the playoffs in 2026.,And they're making franchise history in the process.,The Flyers, who have gone 8-1-1 in their last 10 games, travel to Washington to face the Capitals on Tuesday eve...
Atlantic rivals Lightning, Canadiens face off in crucial contest
With just nine regular-season games left apiece, the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning are staring at a very important game against each other Tuesday night on Florida's Gulf Coast.,Following a weekend that featured two comeback wins, the Lightning (46-21-6, 98 points) climbed back atop the...
Las Vegas to host Super Bowl LXIII in February 2029
The Raiders' home of Allegiant Stadium, just off the Las Vegas Strip, will host its second Super Bowl in a six-season span following the 2028 NFL campaign.,Super Bowl LXIII officially was awarded to Las Vegas on Monday during the owners' annual meetings in Phoenix. The game will be played on a TBD d...
Bulls waive Jaden Ivey after troubling social media messages
The Chicago Bulls waived fourth-year guard Jaden Ivey on Monday for "conduct detrimental to the team.",The Bulls' decision came shortly after Ivey, the fifth overall selection of the 2022 NBA Draft, published several videos on social media that expressed his disapproval of the league's Pride Month a...
Jack Hughes, Devils bid to sweep season series from Rangers
Jack Hughes has been living a charmed life ever since scoring the golden goal in the Milan Cortina Olympics.,With 27 points (10 goals, 17 assists) in 16 games since returning to play from the break, Hughes will look to continue his good fortune on Tuesday when the New Jersey Devils visit the New Yor...
NBA approves sale of Trail Blazers to Tom Dundon-led group
The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers from the estate of Paul Allen to a group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, the league announced Monday.,Valued at approximately $4.25 billion, the transaction will be a two-part deal, with 80.1% being bought this w...
Kyle Isbel's go-ahead home run enough for Royals to beat Twins
Kris Bubic allowed two hits over six solid innings, nine-hole batter Kyle Isbel clubbed a two-run home run and the Kansas City Royals won their home opener 3-1 over the Minnesota Twins on Monday.,Isaac Collins, who hit eighth in the Royals' lineup, belted a late solo homer, and relievers Daniel Lync...
Will Wade charms LSU fans, asserts NCAA title aspirations
During his first tour at LSU, Will Wade earned three wins in three NCAA Tournaments and one enduring reputation after being recorded discussing a "strong-ass offer" he made to a recruit.,That recording, which raised the ire of the NCAA, cost Wade his job in 2022.,But after piling up 78 wins over thr...
Portal roundup: Georgia, Butler top scorers look to transfer
Jeremiah Wilkinson, who led Georgia with 17.4 points per game this season, plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens April 7, his representatives told On3 Monday.,The 6-foot-1 guard spent one season at Georgia after playing his freshman year at Cal, where he was the ACC's Sixth Man of the Yea...
Panthers aspire to play spoiler against Senators
The Florida Panthers no longer have a chance to win a third straight Stanley Cup, but they can hinder the Ottawa Senators' quest to reach the postseason.,Though mired in a three-game losing streak, the host Panthers look to continue their home dominance over the playoff-contending Senators Tuesday n...
Ducks D Radko Gudas to face music, will play Maple Leafs
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas said he will play against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday despite sitting out Saturday with a lower-body injury.,It's notable news because Gudas' illegal knee-on-knee hit ended Toronto captain Auston Matthews' season back on March 12. Gudas was suspended for fi...
NFL, TMRW Sports joining forces to create professional flag football league
The NFL announced Monday it has joined forces with TMRW Sports to launch a professional flag football league for women and men.,TMRW Sports is the group, co-founded by Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, that partnered with the PGA Tour to create TGL, the made-for-TV golf league that uses technology to br...
Lionel Messi to start for Argentina in friendly against Zambia
Lionel Messi will suit up and start in Tuesday's home friendly against Zambia, Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed Monday.,"Yes, I think he'll start from the beginning tomorrow," Scaloni told reporters.,In Friday's 2-1 home victory over Mauritania in a friendly, Messi came on as...
Rams' Sean McVay defends Puka Nacua amidst allegations
With Puka Nacua facing a lawsuit for allegedly biting two women and making an antisemitic statement during a New Year's Eve gathering, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday that he has a "close relationship" with the wide receiver and supports him.,"You guys know, I trust this kid's heart," ...
Gus Malzahn, Jeff Tedford joining CFP selection committee
Former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn and Cal head coach Jeff Tedford are joining the College Football Playoff's selection committee starting next season.,They will serve three-year terms, alongside fellow new member and Louisiana athletic director Bryan Maggard.,"The additions of Bryan Maggard, Gus ...
Bills QB Josh Allen (foot) likely 'full-go' for offseason program
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is out of his walking boot and looking positioned for a full recovery from his right foot injury in time for the start of offseason workouts, GM Billy Beane told reporters Monday at the league's spring meetings in Phoenix. ,"His foot, I don't want to say it's 100...
Braves option pitching prospect Didier Fuentes, call up Martin Perez
To further his development as a starting pitcher, the Atlanta Braves optioned right-handed prospect Didier Fuentes to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday and purchased the contract of veteran left-hander Martin Perez.,Fuentes, 20, ranked by MLB Pipeline as the Braves' No. 3 prospect, threw 56 pitches over f...
Report: Browns withdraw rule change proposal for draft pick trades
The Cleveland Browns have withdrawn their proposed rule change which would have extended how far out teams can trade draft picks, according to an NFL Network report.,The Browns proposed the rule earlier this month, hoping to grow the range at which teams can trade draft picks from three years to fiv...
John Harbaugh, Giants considering Odell Beckham Jr. reunion
The New York Giants have discussed a reunion with former wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., coach John Harbaugh confirmed Monday at the NFL's league meetings.,Harbaugh, who said he still regularly talks and texts with Beckham after coaching him in 2023 with the Baltimore Ravens, said he's one of his "...