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New Rams QB Ty Simpson among biggest NFL draft surprises
Titans select Ohio State WR Carnell Tate at 4,If you had a bet out on Tate being the first Ohio State player taken, you probably made some money. The Titans had many needs and committed heavily to taking wide receivers in the mid-rounds last year, so the position wasn't really on the radar for Tenne...

Hurricanes push Senators to brink with Game 3 win
Logan Stankoven scored for the third straight game and the Carolina Hurricanes put the Senators on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series in Ottawa on Thursday.,Carolina leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 and Game 4 is set for Saturday ...

Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett help Raptors halve Cavs' series egde
Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett each scored 33 points Thursday night and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 126-104 in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.,Reserve Jamison Battle scored all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter to ignite a Toronto surge that reduced ...

Hurricanes push Senators to the brink with Game 3 win
Logan Stankoven scored for the third straight game and the Carolina Hurricanes put the Senators on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round in Ottawa on Thursday.,Carolina leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 and Game 4 is set for Saturday at 3 p.m. ET.,O...

Alex Tuch nets game-winner as Sabres take 2-1 series lead vs. Bruins
Alex Tuch scored 4:03 into the third period to propel the visiting Buffalo Sabres to a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Thursday night.,Buffalo's win was the second straight for a road team in the best-of-seven series, which it now le...

Young Ducks matching up well with Oilers as series moves to Anaheim
The Edmonton Oilers and superstar captain Connor McDavid are looking for a rebound as their Western Conference first-round playoff series shifts to Anaheim for Game 3 against the Ducks on Friday.,Not only did the Ducks even the best-of-seven series at one win apiece with Wednesday's 6-4 victory, but...

Alex Smalley, Hayden Springer team up for early lead at Zurich
Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer turned in a 14-under-par 58 on the first day of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, earning a one-shot lead at the PGA Tour's only team event at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La.,Smalley's birdie-eagle-birdie start to the round ignited the pair, and Springer closed the d...

Mammoth host first-ever playoff game in 1-1 series vs. Golden Knights
With their first Stanley Cup playoff victory in franchise history under their belts, the Utah Mammoth head home looking to take advantage of their energized fan base when they host Game 3 of their best-of-seven series against the Vegas Golden Knights in Salt Lake City on Friday night.,Logan Cooley s...

Canadiens, Lightning head into critical third game of OT-laden series
The Montreal Canadiens return home for Game 3 of their best-of-seven series against the Tampa Bay Lightning and have a chance to maintain the home-ice advantage they claimed in the opening game of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal.,Both of the games in Tampa went to overtime, with each team taki...

Orioles place RHP Dean Kremer (quad) on IL, recall Brandon Young
The Baltimore Orioles placed veteran right-hander Dean Kremer on the 15-day injured list with a right quad strain, the team announced on Thursday evening.,Kremer was slated to start Friday night's series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox. The Orioles have recalled righty Brandon Young from ...

Andrew Benintendi hits tiebreaking 3-run HR as White Sox down Diamondbacks
Andrew Benintendi hit a three-run homer with one out in the ninth to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 4-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Thursday afternoon.,Chase Meidroth walked off Paul Sewald (0-3) to open the ninth and took second on a sacrifice bunt before pinch-hitter Edgar...

Thunder's Jalen Williams week-to-week with strained hamstring
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain injury and will be re-evaluated on a weekly basis, the team announced.,Williams underwent an MRI on Thursday, one day after he left Oklahoma City's 120-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter due to t...

Victor Wembanyama (concussion) traveling with Spurs
Victor Wembanyama will travel with the San Antonio Spurs to Portland for playoff games this weekend while going through the league's concussion protocol.,Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Thursday that the star center is "progressing" and has not been ruled out for Game 3 against the Trail Blazers on F...

Celtics G Derrick White wins NBA Sportsmanship Award
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was named the 2025-26 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner on Thursday.,White, 31, receives the Joe Dumars Trophy, named for the inaugural award recipient and Hall of Fame guard.,He is the second consecutive Celtics player to win the award following guard Jrue Holiday in...

Louisville, Jeff Brohm reach 8-year, $64.8M extension
Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm agreed to an eight-year, $64.8 million contract extension Thursday that runs through the 2033 season.,The University of Louisville Athletic Association Board of Directors approved the deal for Brohm, who will receive an annual base salary that starts at $6.3 mill...

Falcons' James Pearce Jr. has path to dropped charges
Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. will have all charges dismissed if he completes an intervention program that includes therapy sessions and staying out of trouble for six months.,Attorney Yale Sanford told ESPN on Thursday that his client also agreed to stay away from ex-girlfriend Rickea...

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal out for season, expected to play in World Cup
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has been ruled out for the final six matches of the La Liga season due a torn left hamstring, however he is expected to be ready to compete for Spain in the World Cup, his club announced Thursday.,Yamal sustained the injury during Barcelona's 1-0 victory over Celta Vig...
Four Events That Might Be Axed in PGA Tour Shakeup
The PGA Tour is shaking up its schedule—here are the tournaments most at risk of being cut or demoted....
NBA Playoffs Betting Picks: Game 3 Predictions & Best Bets
NBA best bets for tonight’s playoff games, including Knicks vs Hawks, Cavs vs Raptors, and Nuggets vs Timberwolves....
Mike Vrabel Won’t Attend Day 3 of NFL Draft With Patriots Due To Counseling
Mike Vrabel will miss part of the NFL Draft amid controversy. Here’s what we know and the reaction....