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Bryson DeChambeau bombs his way to lead at LIV Golf Mexico City
Bryson DeChambeau opened with an 8-under-par 63 to take a one-shot lead over fellow major champions Cameron Smith and Jon Rahm at LIV Golf Mexico City on Friday.,DeChambeau eagled his first hole of the day, the short par-4 second at Club De Golf Chapultepec, and was 4 under through three. He carded ...
Derrick Harmon's mom dies shortly after he's a first-round pick
The 2025 NFL draft was both memorable and devastating for Derrick Harmon.,The standout Oregon defensive tackle was chosen in the first round (21st overall) by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night while his mother Tiffany Saine was on life support in a Detroit hospital. He went to the hospital s...
Clippers hope to replicate blowout of Nuggets in Game 4
After two highly competitive games to open their first-round series, the Los Angeles Clippers delivered a staggering blow to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3.,But Thursday's 117-83 trouncing only counts as one victory, so the Nuggets can tie the series at two games apiece when the best-of-seven Western ...
Vying for sweep of Senators, Leafs believe 'killer instinct' will kick in
Closing out a playoff series has been an issue for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the years. With a 2-13 record in potential series-clinching games since 2004, they'll look to buck that trend when they visit the Ottawa Senators for Game 4 of their first-round series on Saturday.,"All we can do is unde...
Pirates OF Tommy Pham suspended 1 game for fan interaction
Major League Baseball suspended Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham for one game and fined him an undisclosed amount Friday for what the league called "inappropriate actions towards fans.",Pham's transgression occurred Wednesday when the Pirates were playing at the Los Angeles Angels. Cameras c...
Earthquakes add more ex-Revs to challenge powerful Crew
When San Jose takes to the field in Columbus against the Crew on Saturday, in the wake of two trades this week, the Earthquakes could also be known as the New England Revolution West.,First-year Quakes coach Bruce Arena has six players who previously played for him with the Revolution. The latest ad...
Golden Knights try to avoid digging 3-1 hole vs. high-scoring Wild
When the Vegas Golden Knights won yet another Pacific Division title and notched the second-best record in the Western Conference with 110 points, they were expected to make a strong run to lift their second Stanley Cup in three years.,But the Golden Knights find themselves in must-win mode heading ...
Roger Goodell: NFL to start 2026 season in Australia
The NFL's first regular-season game in Australia will take place in Week 1 of 2026 -- and it may even be the regular-season opener.,NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, speaking about the league's international strategy on "The Pat McAfee Show" Friday, revealed the league's plans for its first trip to Me...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, April 25th
April 25th's top sports betting pick is an MLB runline bet for the Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks over/under on Friday evening....
Surprising Austin FC face rebounding Houston Dynamo
Austin FC looks to build on their solid start to the season when they travel southeast to square off against the rebounding Houston Dynamo on Saturday in a Copa Tejas match in the Bayou City., ,The Verde (5-3-1, 16 points) have been one of the surprise sides in MLS. Austin's most recent outing was a...
Warriors' Draymond Green wins NBA Hustle Award
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was named the winner of the 2024-25 NBA Hustle Award on Friday.,Green, 35, averaged 9.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks in 68 games (66 starts) this season.,Green also ranked in the top 40 in the league in all nine hustle cate...
No. 1 pick Cam Ward plans to reward Titans' trust
After sleeping for only 90 minutes in the hours between hitting the stage as the No. 1 pick of the Tennessee Titans in the 2025 NFL Draft and sunrise in Green Bay, Cam Ward walked into the team complex with his eyes wide open on Friday morning. ,"You have to be an elite communicator, that's what I l...
Trust, faith have Thunder poised for sweep vs. Grizzlies
After showing they can win either ahead of the pack or well off the pace, the Oklahoma City will be out to sweep their first-round Western Conference playoff series on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies when Game 4 takes place Saturday.,With Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant not available in the se...
Cavaliers expecting a fight from Heat in Game 3
The Eastern Conference No. 1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers look to take a commanding 3-0 lead on Saturday afternoon when their first-round playoff series vs. the eighth-seeded Heat shifts to Miami for Game 3.,The Cavaliers rode back-to-back 30-point performances from Donovan Mitchell in home wins to open...
Mexico City GP set for F1 renewal through 2028
The Mexico City Grand Prix is set to renew its Formula One contract through 2028.,Mexico City head of government Clara Brugada announced the pending three-year extension on Thursday.,"Next week, we will be signing the agreement with F1," she said when asked about the future of the race.,The Mexico C...
USC recruit Alijah Arenas out of coma day after crash
Five-star prospect and Southern California recruit Alijah Arenas is out of a medically induced coma following a car accident, according to a family statement to ESPN on Friday.,"In a remarkable and hopeful development, Alijah Arenas has come out of his coma and has shown significant signs of progres...
Dynamo re-sign attacker Amine Bassi through 2025
The Houston Dynamo have re-signed attacker Amine Bassi through the rest of the 2025 season.,The deal announced Friday includes team options in 2026-27 for the 27-year-old Moroccan international.,Bassi has two goals and one assist through nine matches (all starts) in league play this season.,"Amine h...
Lions exercise options on Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams
The Detroit Lions exercised their fifth-year options on defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and wide receiver Jameson Williams on Friday.,Also on Friday, the Dallas Cowboys picked up the fifth-year option on offensive tackle Tyler Smith.,Hutchinson, the second overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, is in li...
Clemson, Brad Brownell agree to extension through 2031
The Clemson board of trustees has approved men's basketball coach Brad Brownell's new six-year contract extension through the 2030-31 season.,Financial terms were not disclosed in Friday's announcement, however The State reported it was worth a total of $27.5 million. Brownell's total salary will be...
There’s No Shame in Shedeur Sanders Falling to the Second Round
Shedeur Sanders shouldn't be upset about falling into the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, as where he's selected will hardly impact his NFL career....