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NBA cancels Hawks' controversial strip club promotion
The NBA stepped in to cancel the Atlanta Hawks' planned collaboration with local strip club Magic City.,NBA commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement Monday indicating that his office decided to scrap the promotion.,"When we became aware of the Atlanta Hawks' scheduled promotion, we reached out to...
SMU, Syracuse each bring slumps into ACC tournament
CHARLOTTE -- SMU and Syracuse have been sliding in the wrong direction, but one of them will pick up an Atlantic Coast Conference tournament victory when they meet Tuesday.,The first-round matchup might be too late for No. 11 seed SMU (19-12), which has fallen to the brink of the NCAA Tournament bub...
Reports: Commanders reel in DE Odafe Oweh with 4-year, $100M deal
The Washington Commanders agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal with free-agent defensive end Odafe Oweh on Monday, according to ESPN.,Oweh will reportedly receive $68 million in guaranteed money.,Oweh, 27, has 17.5 sacks over the past two seasons, including a career-high 10 for the Baltimore Rav...
Justin Thomas: 'No scenario' where layoff an excuse for poor play
Justin Thomas said there is "no scenario" in which his return from a sixth-month absence following back surgery provides an excuse for poor play and high scores.,A year removed from tying the course record at TPC Sawgrass, Thomas returns to The Players Championship this week on the heels of finishin...
Reports: Patriots sign DE Dre'Mont Jones, FB Reggie Gilliam
The New England Patriots agreed to a three-year, $39.5 million deal with free agent defensive end Dre'Mont Jones, NFL Network reported Monday.,Jones, 29, has 37.5 career sacks in 108 games (69 starts) over seven NFL seasons with four teams. He has 253 tackles, 87 quarterback hits, 47 stops for loss,...
WBC roundup: Fernando Tatis Jr., Dominican Republic remain perfect
Fernando Tatis Jr. clubbed a grand slam and Oneil Cruz also homered as the Dominican Republic sailed to a 10-1 win over Israel in World Baseball Classic Pool D play on Monday in Miami.,The Dominicans (3-0) remained on a collision course with Venezuela to decide the Pool D champion. Before they meet ...
Tom Brady-Fanatics flag football event moved from Saudi Arabia to L.A.
The flag football event organized by Tom Brady and Fanatics for Saudi Arabia has been moved from Riyadh to Los Angeles amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, Fanatics announced Monday.,The revamped event will take place on March 21 as planned but will now be held at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, the...
Iraq coach asks FIFA to delay World Cup playoff game due to travel issues
Graham Arnold, head coach of Iraq's national soccer team, is requesting FIFA delay the team's World Cup playoff game scheduled for later this month because of travel issues due to the current conflict in the Middle East.,Iraq is currently scheduled to face the winner of the March 26 match between Su...
WR Mike Evans to leave Bucs, reportedly join Niners
Mike Evans is leaving Tampa after playing all 12 years of his career with the Buccaneers. ,Evans is reportedly signing a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple reports Monday.,"Saying goodbye to a legend such as Mike Evans is never easy, but today we are filled with ...
Joel Dahmen, caddie Geno Bonnalie reunite for The Players
Joel Dahmen will have best friend Geno Bonnalie back on his bag for The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass this week.,The two quickly became fan favorites following their appearances on the Netflix series "Full Swing." However, they parted ways last July after Dahmen missed six consecutive cuts an...
Reports: Raiders to sign C Tyler Linderbaum to massive $81M deal
Free agent center Tyler Linderbaum is heading to Vegas to cash in after negotiations to remain in Baltimore with the Ravens broke down.,According to multiple reports, Linderbaum agreed to three-year contract with a maximum value of $81 million on Monday, the first day unrestricted free agents are pe...
Duke reaches record 150 all-time weeks as AP No. 1 team
Duke remains in the No. 1 team in the Associated Press men's basketball top 25 poll entering conference tournament week, becoming the first team in history to spend 150 weeks in the top spot.,The Blue Devils (29-2) received 56 of the 61 first-place votes -- up one from last week -- after closing out...
Jon Rahm vaults 14 spots in world rankings; Akshay Bhatia reaches career high
LIV Golf's inclusion in the Official World Golf Ranking continues to provide early dividends for its players, with Jon Rahm vaulting 14 spots to No. 36 following his victory in Hong Kong on Sunday.,It is the Spaniard's highest ranking in more than a year, as the former world No. 1 has steadily climb...
Reports: Colts ship WR Michael Pittman Jr. to Steelers
Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is on his way to Pittsburgh in a trade to be completed when the league year begins on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.,The compensation includes a late-round pick swap. The news of Pittman's exit on Monday came within an hour of reports of the landmar...
Reports: Dolphins sign QB Malik Willis to 3-year, $67.5 million deal
The Miami Dolphins appear to have found their potential Tua Tagovailoa replacement, signing coveted free-agent quarterback Malik Willis to a three-year deal, according to multiple media reports.,The deal is worth $67.5 million with $45 million guaranteed, per NFL Network. It's a reunion of sorts wit...
WWE Headlines: Seth Rollins Returns, New Champions Crowned on the Road to WrestleMania
Seth Rollins returns, new champions are crowned and WWE’s creative team sees changes as the road to WrestleMania continues....
Report: Steelers re-signing CB Asante Samuel Jr.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are re-signing cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to a one-year, $4 million contract, ESPN reported Monday.,Samuel, 26, returned from spinal fusion surgery last April to play in six games (three starts) for the Steelers down the stretch in 2025. He finished with 10 tackles and one ...
Reports: Texans re-sign G Ed Ingram to 3-year, $37.5M deal
The Houston Texans are re-signing right guard Ed Ingram to a three-year, $37.5 million contract, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The deal includes $23.5 million in guarantees, according to ESPN, and keeps the 27-year-old veteran from hitting free agency. ,Acquired in a March 2025 trade with Minnes...
Hard-charging Mammoth bid to keep focus vs. reeling Blackhawks
The surging Utah Mammoth will aim to stay perfect on their five-game road trip as they visit the struggling Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.,Utah strengthened its hold on the Western Conference's top wild-card spot with victories in Washington, Philadelphia and Columbus over the past week.,Now comes a ...
Liquid, Spirit among four unbeatens at PGL Wallachia Season 7
Team Liquid, Team Spirit, HEROIC and PARIVISION remained unblemished with victories on Sunday in group stage play of PGL Wallachia Season 7 in Bucharest, Romania.,Xtreme Gaming, BetBoom Team, Tundra Esports and Team Yandex registered their first wins on the second day of competition.,The $1 million ...