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CONCACAF Champions Cup: Lionel Messi lifts Inter Miami to semis
Lionel Messi's second goal of the night, an 84th-minute penalty kick, capped Inter Miami's 3-1 win over Los Angeles FC on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., sending the Herons to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.,Inter Miami won the two-leg, total-goal semifinal series 3-2, rallying aft...

No charges filed against Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill after domestic dispute
Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill and his wife were involved in a domestic dispute on Monday, but no charges were filed, according to reports.,The incident took place at the couple's condominium in Sunny Isles Beach, located just northeast of Miami.,Hill's mother-in-law reportedly called police an...

Playoff positioning stakes remain sky-high as Grizzlies host Timberwolves
If the Memphis Grizzlies want to avoid falling into the NBA's postseason play-in tournament -- for those teams finishing seventh through 10th in the Western Conference -- the instructions are clear cut.,Close the season with three consecutive wins.,The Grizzlies (47-32) play visiting Minnesota (46-3...

Nuggets begin post-Malone era trying not to fall apart vs. Kings
Following Tuesday's stunning removal of head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, the Denver Nuggets are on the road Wednesday to face the Sacramento Kings with interim coach David Adelman overseeing the final three games of their regular season.,A four-game losing streak dropped D...

Report: Kings G Malik Monk (calf) out at least 2 weeks
The Sacramento Kings will be without guard Malik Monk for the remaining three games of the regular season and into the postseason because of a left calf strain, ESPN reported on Wednesday evening.,Monk, 27, will be re-evaluated in two weeks, per the report, which covers the Kings' entry into the pla...

Brandon Pfaadt, Diamondbacks overwhelm Orioles
Corbin Carroll, Pavin Smith, Josh Naylor and Geraldo Perdomo homered, Brandon Pfaadt pitched six scoreless innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks shut out the Baltimore Orioles 9-0 in Phoenix on Wednesday.,Carroll, Perdomo, Smith and Naylor -- the top four in the Arizona lineup -- were 11-for-17 with ...

Sabres visit Blue Jackets with Lindy Ruff closing in on 900th career win
It's been a season of milestones for Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. In December, he coached his 1,800th NHL game and is now third all-time. On March 25, he became the second coach to reach 600 wins with a single franchise.,And when the Sabres visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, he could b...

Max Meyer, Marlins stifle Mets on 2-hit shutout
Max Meyer combined with two relievers on a two-hitter and Matt Mervis hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs Wednesday afternoon as the visiting Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets, 5-0.,Meyer (1-1) pitched 5 1/3 hitless innings before allowing a single to Francisco Lindor. He tied a career hi...

LeBron James enters Barbie's world with new doll
Watch out, Ken. LeBron James is moving into the Barbie universe as Mattel prepares to launch a new doll in the likeness of the NBA great.,James was chosen as the brand's first "Kenbassador" due to his "positive impact on culture, style and community" for the last two decades, the company said Wednes...

FSU’s Jamir Watkins enters portal with ‘no contact’ tag
Florida State leading scorer Jamir Watkins entered the transfer portal on Wednesday with a 'do not contact' tag, multiple outlets reported. ,A 6-foot-7 forward, Watkins led the Seminoles in scoring at 18.4 points per game. He also recorded 5.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 32 starts for Florida State ...

Pedro Martinez: Family members missing after roof collapse in DR
Hall of Fame pitcher and current baseball analyst Pedro Martinez announced over social media that several of his family members were inside the nightclub that collapsed in the Dominican Republic.,"I still have family members that are still in the (rubble) and we don't know what happened to them," Ma...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets, April 9
April 9th's best sports betting picks from the MLB include Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets top over/under bet....
No Ifs, Ands or Butts: Tush Push Ban Talk Hits a Stalemate
The NFL’s debate over the tush push rages on as the Packers push for a ban — and the Eagles stand firm. Will the “brotherly shove” survive 2025?...

Dream G Holly Winterburn to miss season due to injury
Atlanta Dream guard Holly Winterburn will miss the entire 2025 WNBA season due to an unspecified injury, the team announced this week.,The Great Britain native signed a training camp contract with Atlanta in early February and currently is playing with Besiktas JK in Turkey's Super League.,The Dream...

Jets prospect retires at 21 due to tissue disorder
Winnipeg Jets prospect Chaz Lucius announced his retirement due to a hereditary tissue disorder.,The 21-year-old forward, a first-round draft pick (18th overall) in 2021, confirmed his diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome on Tuesday.,The condition affects connective tissues that stabilize the body's ...
Travis Hunter NFL Draft Profile: Cornerback, Wide Receiver or Both?
Travis Hunter enters the 2025 NFL Draft as a rare two-way talent. Can he play both cornerback and wide receiver at the next level? Teams must decide how to use him....
2025 Masters Betting Guide: Sleeper Picks, Top Debutants & More
Looking for value picks at the 2025 Masters? Skip the chalk and check out our top bets for Augusta National, including first-round leader, top debutant, and outright winner plays....

D-backs look to ride momentum of alert play into finale vs. Orioles
The Arizona Diamondbacks found a novel way to help end a three-game losing streak while keeping the Baltimore Orioles in a bit of a funk.,Corbin Carroll's fourth homer of the season, in the third inning, and Josh Naylor's two-run double in the fifth were the big blows in Arizona's 4-3 victory on Tue...

Cubs turn to Shota Imanaga in bid for sweep of Rangers
The Chicago Cubs will go for the sweep with their ace pitcher on the mound when they host the Texas Rangers on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of the teams' three-game interleague series.,Chicago left-hander Shota Imanaga (2-0, 0.98 ERA) will face off against Texas right-hander Tyler Mahle (1-0, 1...

Tucker Minter pulls away for eNASCAR win at Rockingham
Tucker Minter earned an eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series win for the third year in a row, cruising to victory on Tuesday at a virtual Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway.,Minter, whose No. 97 Chevrolet led exactly half of the 200 laps, finished with a 3.769-second margin of victory over runner-up Zack Novak ...