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Why Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Game Isn’t the Same as Kobe Bryant's Historic Night
Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo scores 83 points against Washington Wizards, but tanking raises questions about the NBA’s competitive integrity....

Florida International fires coach Jeremy Ballard
Florida International fired men's basketball coach Jeremy Ballard on Wednesday after eight seasons and a 113-141 record.,Ballard, 44, guided the Panthers to just one postseason appearance, reaching the CIT second round in his first year at the Westchester, Fla., program in 2018-19.,Florida Internati...
Why The Players Championship Doesn’t Need ‘Major’ Status
Preview for the 2026 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and top contenders in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla....

PGA Tour targets marquee courses, big markets and meritocracy
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - While no final decisions have been made, plans are being laid out to "build the best version of the PGA Tour" possible with an emphasis on meritocracy, a 26-event season and the possible introduction of matchplay at the end of the year, says CEO Brian Rolapp.,During a massi...

Galaxy extend D Jakob Glesnes through 2028-29
The LA Galaxy signed star defender Jakob Glesnes to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season.,The team acquired Glesnes the 31-year-old Norwegian center back from the Philadelphia Union in December.,Glesnes, the 2022 MLS Defender of the Year, is a two-time MLS Best XI selection and a three-ti...
Players Championship Betting Guide: Top Picks, Props, and Odds
Preview and betting guide for the 2026 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and top long-shot picks....

Report: Florida International fires Jeremy Ballard
Florida International fired men's basketball coach Jeremy Ballard on Wednesday after eight seasons and a 113-141 record, ESPN reported.,Ballard, 44, guided the Panthers to just one postseason appearance, reaching the CIT second round in his first year at the Westchester, Fla., program in 2018-19.,Fl...

PGA Tour CEO shares vision for potential 26-event season, match-play postseason
Urgency remains a factor for the PGA Tour product overhaul, but CEO Brian Rolapp said getting the final vision for the future of the sport right is the ongoing focus.,Rolapp unveiled plans Wednesday to double the number of signature events to 16, add in the four existing majors and designate a secon...
Baltimore Ravens Should Be Shamed for Backing Out of Maxx Crosby Trade
The Ravens backed out of a blockbuster Maxx Crosby trade with the Raiders, leaving Las Vegas in a difficult position....
Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena Spark Beef in Mariners Organization
An awkward World Baseball Classic moment between Mariners teammates Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena sparks debate....
College Basketball Best Bets Today: Kentucky and Texas SEC Tournament Picks
SEC Tournament betting picks featuring Texas vs Ole Miss and Kentucky vs LSU with analysis on rebounding and free throw advantages....
MLB ERA Player Prop Future Bets: Four Pitchers Worth Betting the Under
MLB ERA prop betting picks including unders for Brandon Woodruff, Drew Rasmussen, Nick Lodolo, and Trevor Rogers....
Why Duke Blue Devils Look Unstoppable Entering the ACC Tournament
ACC tournament betting preview breaking down Duke’s dominance and value picks like Clemson and Louisville....

WNBA, players union conclude overnight meeting without new CBA
A meeting between WNBA representatives and the players association ended early Wednesday morning without a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement, multiple outlets reported.,The meeting, held at a New York hotel, began at 5 p.m. Tuesday and ended about 12 hours later, ESPN reported. League of...

TCU on quest for 3rd season victory over Oklahoma State
TCU is bringing plenty of momentum into the Big 12 tournament as it faces Oklahoma State in the second round on Wednesday night in Kansas City, Mo.,This will be the third meeting between the teams this season. TCU (21-10), the No. 6 seed in the tournament, captured three-point wins in both contests ...

Iowa, aiming to seal NCAA status, opens Big Ten tourney vs. Maryland
Iowa is listed at No. 25 in the NET Rankings, suggesting that it is a lock for an NCAA Tournament berth.,However, as the ninth-seeded Hawkeyes (20-11) prepare to play 17th-seeded Maryland (12-20) in their Big Ten tournament opener, an unsettling question remains.,Could another loss to a conference b...

Oilers nip Avalanche after Nathan MacKinnon gets game misconduct
Connor McDavid scored a tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and added an assist, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in Denver on Tuesday.,Jack Roslovic had a goal, Evan Bouchard and Leon Draisaitl had two assists each and Tristan Jar...

Hornets storm back from 19 down to defeat Trail Blazers
Brandon Miller had 23 points and nine rebounds and Kon Knueppel added 15 points to help the Charlotte Hornets overcome a 19-point deficit and record a 103-101 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.,LaMelo Ball had 14 points in 22 minutes before fouling out as Charlotte improv...

USA stunned by Italy, needs help to reach WBC quarterfinals
Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone all homered for Italy, which moved to the top of the World Baseball Classic Pool B standings by holding on to upset the United States, 8-6, on Tuesday night in Houston.,Italy, which raced out to an 8-0 lead before Team USA rallied in the final four innings...

Anthony Roy scores 24 to lead Oklahoma State past Colorado
Anthony Roy poured in 24 points, Christian Coleman impressed with 17 points and 14 rebounds and 14-seed Oklahoma State went on to a 92-83 victory over 11-seed Colorado in the first round of the Big 12 tournament Tuesday night at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo.,The Cowboys (19-13) advance to ...