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Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays bid to bounce back vs. Braves
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has a new, huge contract but no home runs.,Guerrero will look to flex his muscles on Tuesday night when Toronto hosts the Atlanta Braves. ,The Blue Jays held a media conference on Monday afternoon to make Guerrero's 14-year, $500 million contract...
mONESY discusses move to Falcons from G2
A day after his move to Team Falcons was confirmed by G2 leadership, Ilya "mONESY" Osipov took to the media circuit to discuss his change of jerseys.,"I'm very sad to see Ilya go but I wish him the best and thank him for the magic moments he gave us," G2 CEO Alban "Stilgar" Dechelotte said on social...
Shedeur Sanders not among 17 prospects attending NFL Draft
The NFL on Monday announced the prospects who will be attending the NFL Draft later this month, and interestingly, one of the top quarterbacks available isn't included on the list.,Colorado signal-caller Shedeur Sanders, widely considered one of the top two quarterbacks on most team's draft boards, ...
To stay in race, Flames face must-win game vs. Knights
The Calgary Flames need to beat the Pacific Division champions to keep their playoff hopes alive when the Vegas Golden Knights visit on Tuesday.,Calgary (39-27-14, 92 points) heads into the clash three points back of the Minnesota Wild for the Western Conference's first wild-card position and two be...
Oilers D Mattias Ekholm out for first round of playoffs
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm will not be ready for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs as an undisclosed injury continues to linger.,Ekholm missed seven games in late March and early April and returned to action Friday in a home game against the San Jose Sharks. However, he only...
Purdue All-American G Braden Smith returning for senior season
Consensus first-team All-American point guard Braden Smith announced Monday that he is returning to Purdue for the 2025-26 campaign.,The finalist for the Wooden and Naismith Player of the Year awards made his announcement on Instagram.,"Running it back one last time," Smith said. "Purdue has given m...
UConn lands transfer G Malachi Smith from Dayton
Dayton guard Malachi Smith is transferring to UConn, the Huskies confirmed Monday.,Smith spent the past four seasons at Dayton and averaged 9.3 points, 5.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals for the Flyers across 86 games (77 starts).,A New York native, Smith had his 2023-24 campaign cut short whe...
Former NL Rookie of the Year Tommy Helms dies at 83
Former National League Rookie of the Year Tommy Helms, a two-time All-Star for the Cincinnati Reds, has died at 83.,The Reds Hall of Fame and Museum announced his death. Cathy Helms, wife of Tommy, said he died Sunday in Cincinnati.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We are sad...
CB Patrick Peterson retires as a Cardinal
Three-time All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson retired from the NFL as an Arizona Cardinal on Monday.,Peterson, 34, announced his retirement at the Cardinals' practice facility in Tempe. The team honored him with a highlight video, and several former teammates, including receiver Larry Fitzgerald an...
Rory McIlroy now co-favorite at PGA Championship
Now that Rory McIlroy's major championship drought of nearly 11 years is behind him, it seems to sportsbooks that anything's possible.,While Scottie Scheffler has been the de facto betting favorite to win any given major over the past few years, McIlroy's stock has risen to the point that he's a co-...
With playoff spot within reach, Wild take on Ducks
The Minnesota Wild can lock up a playoff spot by earning at least one point against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday in Saint Paul, Minn.,The Wild (44-30-7, 95 points) own the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference heading into their regular-season finale on Tuesday, four points ahead ...
Report: Slow start prompts 'concern' for Red Bull, Max Verstappen
Red Bull's early-season struggles amid setup concerns have the team scrambling for ways to improve after four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen finished in sixth place Sunday in the Bahrain Grand Prix.,Everything from balance issues with the setup on Red Bull cars to pit stops and Frida...
Nico Iamaleava's next team? Hometown programs among favorites
Nico Iamaleava stunned the college football world -- and further rocked the Name, Image and Likeness landscape -- with his departure from Tennessee over the weekend.,Tennessee balked at Iamaleava's holdout for additional NIL money, and the former five-star recruit immediately became the biggest name...
Lynx acquire G Karlie Samuelson from Mystics
The Minnesota Lynx acquired veteran guard Karlie Samuelson from the Washington Mystics on Monday.,In exchange, the Mystics will receive a first-round pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.,The Lynx acquired that additional first-round pick from the Chicago Sky on Sunday, trading their No. 11 slot in the 2025 ...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Detroit Tigers vs. Milwaukee Brewers, April 14
April 14th's top MLB betting pick is our expert analysis on a run total for the Detroit Tigers vs. Milwaukee Brewers on Monday evening....
Free Agency Silence Speaks Volumes for These Struggling NFL Teams
The 49ers, Browns and Steelers made minimal moves in free agency — and it could cost them in 2025 and beyond....
Nuggets' Josh Kroenke shares what went wrong in Denver
Nuggets vice chairman Josh Kroenke was apologetic for changes made last week, when coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth were fired without warning.,But he also hinted that the changes have already brought upon the desired result.,"The season is not over yet," Kroenke said Monday. "W...
Diamondbacks, Marlins look to keep early pace in tough divisions
The Arizona Diamondbacks, who have won four of their past five contests, will start a three-game series against the host Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.,Arizona (9-7) and Miami (8-7) are off to positive starts, but they both play in brutally difficult divisions.,The Diamondbacks are in the National ...
Reports: Lynx acquire G Karlie Samuelson from Mystics
The Minnesota Lynx acquired veteran guard Karlie Samuelson from the Washington Mystics on Monday, multiple outlets reported.,In exchange, the Mystics will receive a first-round pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. ,Samuelson, who turns 30 next month, joins her sixth team as she enters her seventh season in ...
Magic, Hawks meet again, this time as East's top play-in seeds
The Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic are on the play-in route with intentions of earning a first-round matchup with the defending champion Boston Celtics as they vie for the No. 7 position in the Eastern Conference playoffs Tuesday in Florida.,The regional rivals split their season series 2-2, with e...