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Chandler Smith outduels Kyle Larson in Bristol Truck race
BRISTOL, Tenn. -- After Chandler Smith charged into the lead Friday night in the Weather Guard Truck Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, his work was far from over.,The driver of the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford then had to hold off NASCAR Cup Series moonlighter Kyle Larson over a seven-lap dash to...

Reports: Vols QB Nico Iamaleava out of practice amid NIL talks
Tennessee football received a surprise when quarterback Nico Iamaleava opted not to attend Friday's spring practice, according to multiple media reports.,Iamaleava, 20, is attempting to negotiate for more NIL money, per On3.com, with his absence presumably tied to those conversations.,Tennessee is s...

Dynamo aim to keep defending champion Galaxy winless
The Houston Dynamo recorded their first victory last week while the defending champion Los Angeles Galaxy still have a zero in the win column.,Two of the more disappointing teams in Major League Soccer square off Saturday night when the Dynamo (1-4-2, 5 points) face the Galaxy at Carson, Calif.,Los ...

Dodgers activate 1B Freddie Freeman from IL
After missing nine games due to an ankle injury, Los Angeles Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday and in the lineup for the series opener against the visiting Chicago Cubs.,Freeman aggravated his surgically repaired right ankle on March 30 b...

Senate subcommittee: PIF only negotiated with PGA to avoid discovery
A report by the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations accused the Saudi Public Investment Fund of entering negotiations with the PGA Tour only due to the threat of discovery in their antitrust lawsuit.,The report, released Friday, outlined the subcommittee's findings from an inquiry i...

Joel Embiid has knee surgery, next evaluation in 6 weeks
Former NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in roughly six weeks, the Philadelphia 76ers said Friday.,The team's statement said the surgery was deemed successful and was performed by Dr. Jonathan L. Glashow at NYU ...

Stubbs: Bristol an ideal venue for Hamlin’s race for three straight
Denny Hamlin has the chance to reach a mark no NASCAR Cup Series driver has reached since all the way back in March -- and despite the fact that only a month has gone by since it was last accomplished, it would be very impressive.,Christopher Bell's three wins in a row at Atlanta, Circuit of the Ame...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: San Francisco Giants vs. New York Yankees
Friday April 11th's best MLB bet is an over/under prediction for tonight's San Francisco Giants vs. New York Yankees game....

Blue Jackets face must-win game vs. playoff-ready Caps
The visiting Washington Capitals continue their pursuit of the Presidents' Trophy when they open a home-and-home series against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.,The Capitals (50-19-9, 109 points) trail the Winnipeg Jets by three points for the top seed in the NHL playoffs but have a game in ha...

Justin Rose clinging to slim lead at Masters
First-round leader Justin Rose of England maintained the top spot through his second round of the Masters by shooting 1-under-par 70 on Friday at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.,Rose is 8 under for the tournament, completing his round with a one-shot edge on Bryson DeChambeau, who had fiv...
Ja Morant Swaps Finger Guns for 'Grenade' in Message to Haters
Ja Morant unveils a new “grenade” celebration after repeated fines for finger-gun gestures, calling it a way to block out the noise from his critics....

Broncos sign former Panthers S Sam Franklin Jr.
The Denver Broncos signed free agent safety Sam Franklin Jr. on Friday. Terms were not disclosed.,Franklin, 29, played his first five NFL seasons with the Carolina Panthers after going undrafted in 2020.,He registered eight tackles in 10 games in 2024 after missing the first seven games with a broke...

Saint Joseph's big man Rasheer Fleming declares for NBA draft
Saint Joseph's big man Rasheer Fleming is entering the NBA draft, his agency, Klutch Sports, told ESPN on Friday.,The 6-foot-9 Fleming stepped up as a junior to average career highs of 14.7 points and 8.5 rebounds. He knocked down 39 percent of his 3-point attempts, making 62 after hitting 56 combin...

Austin FC sign D Riley Thomas to MLS deal
Austin FC on Friday signed defender Riley Thomas through the end of 2025 with options for 2026 and 2027.,Thomas, 23, also has a loan deal with MLS NEXT Pro side Austin FC II and remains eligible for matches there.,"I'm happy to sign an MLS contract with Austin FC," he said. "I already feel as though...

2025 NFL Draft: Pro doppelgangers for Travis Hunter, Cam Ward and 10 others
Finding a draft doppelganger for most prospects is possible if you are willing to squint hard enough. ,Comparisons to NFL players typically are rooted in some combination of athletic ceiling and agility profiles, body type and position use. ,We ran the numbers to develop pro comps in collaboration w...

Dynamo acquire GK Jonathan Bond from Watford FC
The Houston Dynamo acquired former LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jonathan Bond from England's Watford FC.,Bond, 31, is signed through 2026 with a club option for 2027, the team said Friday.,The Englishman will occupy a domestic roster slot as a season-ending injury replacement for goalie Andrew Tarbell (knee...
Is Abdul Carter the Next Micah Parsons? Penn State Edge Rusher Draws Comparisons
Abdul Carter, Penn State’s dynamic edge rusher, draws comparisons to Micah Parsons with his athleticism, explosiveness, and refined pass-rush techniques....
The Final Countdown: Stephen Curry’s Shot at 3-Point History
Stephen Curry chases 3-point history in a final-day showdown with Anthony Edwards, echoing a legendary NBA scoring duel from 1978....
Aaron Judge Proves His Toe Injury Is History
Aaron Judge is off to a historic start in 2025, proving last year's toe injury is firmly in the past—and maybe rewriting the record books....

Wolves host Nets, seek to escape play-in round
The Minnesota Timberwolves are poised to make a last-minute rise up the Western Conference standings with two winnable games remaining on the season, starting with the Brooklyn Nets in Minneapolis on Friday.,Eighth-place Minnesota (47-33) is in a three-way tie with the Golden State Warriors and Memp...