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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The Cleveland Browns have withdrawn their proposed rule change which would have extended how far out teams can trade draft picks, according to an NFL Network report.,The Browns proposed the rule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 "...
Bills pick up TE Dalton Kincaid's option for 2027
The Buffalo Bills officially picked up the fifth year option on tight end Dalton Kincaid's rookie contract.,General manager Brandon Beane confirmed the move on Monday at the league meetings in Phoenix.,Kincaid, a first-round pick (25th overall) in 2023, will earn $8.1 million fully guaranteed for th...
Reports: Charleston hires Akron's John Groce as coach
The College of Charleston is hiring Akron's John Groce as its new men's basketball coach, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Groce, 54, has guided the Zips to the NCAA Tournament in four of the past five seasons following previous coaching stints at Illinois (2012-17) and Ohio (2008-12).,Groce replac...
Gary Woodland, 4 others earn Masters invites
Texas Children's Houston Open winner Gary Woodland and four other golfers clinched spots at this year's Masters on Sunday.,Woodland earned the spot by winning the event, his first PGA Tour win since the 2019 U.S. Open. The victory came 2 1/2 years removed from undergoing brain surgery to remove a le...
Report: St. Bonaventure hiring DII's Mike MacDonald as coach
St. Bonaventure is finalizing a deal to make Division II standout Mike MacDonald the Bonnies' new men's basketball coach, ESPN reported Monday.,MacDonald has guided Daemen University of Amherst, N.Y., to a combined 61-3 record over the past two seasons.,Longtime St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt an...
Providence F Duncan Powell arrested for disorderly conduct
Providence forward Duncan Powell was arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct Sunday in Cranston, R.I., authorities said.,The 23-year-old senior's ex-girlfriend told police that Powell hit her and made threats against her and her friends, according to a WJAR report.,Powell was scheduled...
Eagles GM sticks to same script on A.J. Brown saga
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman stuck to the script when asked about the ongoing trade rumors surrounding star receiver A.J. Brown.,"I understand that there's interest in the A.J. Brown story. I, unfortunately, don't have a home under a rock," he told reporters Sunday at the league...
Reports: NC State hiring alum Justin Gainey as head coach
NC State is finalizing a deal to hire former Wolfpack guard and current Tennessee associate head coach Justin Gainey as its new men's basketball coach, according to multiple reports on Monday.,Gainey, 49, replaces Will Wade, who left the position last week to return to LSU after guiding the Wolfpack...
Report: NFL to begin hiring replacement referees
With talks stalled between the league and the referees' union, NFL owners reportedly have authorized the hiring of replacement officials.,League sources told ESPN on Sunday that owners are "alarmed" by the current state of the negotiations with the NFL Referees Association.,The NFL has compiled a li...
Duke’s Collapse vs UConn Adds to Troubling March Pattern
Braylon Mullins’ buzzer-beater shocks Duke, but the bigger story is another Blue Devils collapse in March Madness....
NBA Best Bets Today: Top Betting Picks for Monday March 30th
Get the best NBA bets for March 30, including picks for 76ers vs Heat, Celtics vs Hawks, and Pistons vs Thunder....
Rhode Island hires Colleen Mullen as head coach
Colleen Mullen is the new women's basketball head coach at the University of Rhode Island.,The move was announced Sunday by athletic director Pat Lyons.,"Colleen Mullen is a proven winner who will help ensure that Rhode Island women's basketball remains at the top of the Atlantic 10," Lyons said. "S...
New York Jets Draft Options at No. 2: Best Fits and Sleeper Picks
The Jets hold the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here’s a breakdown of their top options, including David Bailey and Ty Simpson....
Why Illinois Is the Most Dangerous Team in the Final Four
Illinois reaches its first Final Four in 21 years behind rebounding, defense and quiet confidence. Can the Illini win it all?...
Brewers turn to LHP Kyle Harrison in series opener vs. Rays
The task of continuing the Brewers' perfect start will fall on left-hander Kyle Harrison, who will make his Milwaukee debut against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series.,The Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox with a 9-7 comeback ...
Jordan Walker trending up, Bo Bichette down as Cardinals clash with Mets
Jordan Walker and the St. Louis Cardinals will look to build on an encouraging season-opening series when they begin a three-game set against the visiting New York Mets on Monday night.,St. Louis took two of three games from the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend, while New York won its first two games...
Hawks put home winning streak on line in rematch vs. Celtics
The Hawks will look for revenge against the Boston Celtics on Monday night when the teams reconvene in Atlanta.,Payton Pritchard scored 36 points and Jayson Tatum collected 26 points and 12 rebounds to propel the host Celtics to a 109-102 victory over the Hawks on Friday. ,Boston (50-24) played with...
Mike Trout returning to form as Angels visit Alex Bregman, Cubs
A rejuvenated Mike Trout leads the visiting Los Angeles Angels into a three-game set against the host Chicago Cubs on Monday.,The 34-year-old center fielder's career has featured three American League MVP awards but also several injury-plagued seasons. Thus far, Trout is off to a hot start with a .4...