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Oklahoma G Jeremiah Fears to enter NBA Draft
Oklahoma freshman Jeremiah Fears will forgo his remaining NCAA eligibility and enter this year's NBA draft, he announced Wednesday on ESPN.,"I was lucky to walk into a great situation at Oklahoma with a lot of opportunity," Fears said on ESPN's "The Paul Finebaum Show." "I had great teammates and co...
Paul Skenes dominates Rays in Pirates' victory
Ace Paul Skenes gave Pittsburgh a much-needed boost with seven quality innings, Oneil Cruz homered, and the visiting Pirates salvaged a 4-2 win in their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon.,In a strong start, Skenes (1-0) allowed just one unearned run on three singles...
Bears expand stadium options, include Arlington Heights
A year after stating the goal of building a new stadium on the Chicago lakefront, the Bears are now saying an Arlington Heights, Ill., location is back on the table, team president and CEO Kevin Warren said Wednesday. ,Warren made the assertion at the NFL's annual meeting in Palm Beach, Fla.,The Bea...
Indiana transfer Malik Reneau commits to Miami
Indiana transfer Malik Reneau announced Wednesday that he's returning home to play at Miami in 2025-26. ,Reneau, who hails from nearby Hialeah, announced March 19 that he was transferring after three seasons in Bloomington, Ind. ,The 6-foot-9 forward chose Miami and new head coach Jai Lucas over Aub...
Report: Chiefs request to become Christmas Day fixture
The Kansas City Chiefs have asked the NFL to make them a fixture of the Christmas Day lineup, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,Much like the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, the Chiefs wish to become a permanent staple on the Dec. 25 holiday.,Kansas City played games on Christmas in...
Golf Glance: Final Masters spot at play in Texas; LIV makes '25 U.S. debut
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: Texas Children's Houston Open (Min Woo Lee),THIS WEEK: Valero Texas Open, San Antonio, Texas, April 3-6,Course: TPC San Antonio, Oaks Course (Par 72, 7,438 ...
Red Sox sign rookie Kristian Campbell to 8-year extension
The Boston Red Sox on Wednesday signed rookie infielder/outfielder Kristian Campbell to an eight-year extension, with club options for 2033 and 2034.,The club did not disclose financial terms, but ESPN and MLB.com report the deal is worth $60 million guaranteed.,Campbell, 22, is five games into his ...
Broncos add QB depth, sign Sam Ehlinger
The Denver Broncos signed free agent quarterback Sam Ehlinger on Wednesday. ,Terms were not disclosed by the Broncos. Multiple outlets reported it's a one-year contract.,Ehlinger, 26, had spent his first four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, who selected him in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Dr...
Serena Williams, husband bid on NFL flag football venture
Retired tennis great Serena Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, have submitted a bid as potential investors to the NFL's planned pro flag football men's and women's leagues, Front Office Sports reported.,A league spokesperson confirmed the bid to the league's request for proposal. The bid come...
Reports: Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore to own Timberwolves, Lynx
Glen Taylor has agreed to transfer complete ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to the group led by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Taylor agreed to part ways with the NBA and WNBA teams for $1.5 billion, which was the same price that the sides initial...
Report: Carmelo Anthony elected to Hall of Fame
Carmelo Anthony has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on the first ballot, ESPN reported Wednesday.,An NCAA champion at Syracuse, a 10-time NBA All-Star with the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks, and a three-time Olympic gold medalist with Team USA, Anthony retired foll...
MLB Over/Under Bet: Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles, April 2
MLB betting preview for Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles: Garrett Crochet and Zach Eflin face off in a key American League East matchup....
Brooks Koepka wishes LIV Golf were 'little bit further along'
Brooks Koepka admitted Wednesday that he isn't entirely thrilled with where LIV Golf stands as the upstart circuit continues its fourth year of existence.,"I think we all hoped it would have been a little bit further along, and that's no secret," Koepka said ahead of the LIV Golf Miami tournament at...
Jon Rahm 'feeling good,' ready to tame Blue Monster
Jon Rahm tackles the Blue Monster this week as he prepares to chase a second green jacket.,The Spaniard spoke to reporters Wednesday ahead of the LIV Golf Miami tournament at Trump National Doral, which earned its colorful nickname for its demanding 7,701-yard length and plentiful water hazards.,"Ob...
Maybe Tanking Isn’t All That Bad for the NBA
With so many inept teams throughout the NBA, tanking is far from Adam Silver's biggest problem, which is all of these really bad teams with no reason to watch or care....
NBA Best Bets Today: Top Sports Betting Picks, Predictions April 2nd
April 2nd's top NBA sports betting picks and predictions with spread, total, and player props for Wednesday night's slate of NBA action....
Gotham FC captain Tierna Davidson (ACL) out for season
Gotham FC captain and USWNT defender Tierna Davidson will miss the rest of the season with a torn left ACL.,Davidson, 26, was injured during last Friday's 0-0 draw with the host Houston Dash, Gotham FC announced Wednesday.,"We are heartbroken for Tierna," Gotham FC general manager Yael Averbuch West...
2025 NFL Draft: Best Cornerback Prospects Available
Breaking down the top 5 cornerback prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft—elite defenders ready to shut down the league’s best quarterbacks....
Homer-happy Yankees, Diamondbacks square off in New York
Eugenio Suarez is off to a powerful start to the season.,Suarez leads the majors with five homers through his first five games, and the Arizona Diamondbacks hope to see their third baseman produce another big swing Wednesday night when they visit the New York Yankees.,Suarez lifted the Diamondbacks ...
Karel Vejmelka makes 33 saves as Utah shuts down Flames
Barrett Hayton's early-second-period goal held up as the winner thanks to stellar goaltending by Karel Vejmelka as the Utah Hockey Club held on for a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday in Salt Lake City.,Kevin Stenlund and Clayton Keller also scored for Utah (34-29-12, 80 points), which ...