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MLB Cries Poor, Wants More: Rob Manfred’s Illogical Expansion Plan
MLB claims it's broke and headed for a lockout. So why is Rob Manfred fast-tracking two more expansion teams? Follow the illogical trail here....
MLB Best Bets for July 20th: Sunday's Top Baseball Picks, Props
Today’s MLB card features sharp value on first five innings plays and a sneaky plus-money strikeout prop. Don’t miss Sunday’s top bets....
Pawn shop owner pleads guilty to fencing Joe Burrow's stolen property
A New York City pawn shop owner has pleaded guilty to buying and selling luxury items stolen by a national burglary crew whose victims including Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of New York.,Burrow was playing a road game last...
MVP Napheesa Collier leads squad past Team Clark at All-Star Game
Napheesa Collier scored a WNBA All-Star record 36 points to help Team Collier roll to an easy 151-131 victory over Team Clark on Saturday night at Indianapolis.,The Minnesota Lynx star was 13-of-16 shooting and collected nine rebounds while claiming MVP honors.,Allisha Gray of the Atlanta Dream adde...
New York Mets induct David Wright into HOF, retire No. 5
David Wright, the seven-time All-Star who was the face of the New York Mets throughout his 14-year MLB career, became the 11th player to have his jersey retired by the organization on Saturday as he entered the Mets' Hall of Fame.,Just two days shy of the 21-year anniversary of his big-league debut ...
Sinclaire Johnson breaks U.S. women's record in mile
Sinclaire Johnson ran the fastest mile ever by an American woman on Saturday in London.,Johnson, 27, clocked a time of 4 minutes and 16.32 seconds at a Diamond League outdoor meet.,She shaved three-hundredths of a second off the previous mark set by Nikki Hiltz at 4:16.35 in 2023.,Johnson finished f...
Philadelphia Eagles Get Their Super Bowl Rings, But Oddsmakers Already Doubt a Repeat
Despite flashy rings and a loaded roster, the Philadelphia Eagles are not betting favorites to defend their Super Bowl title in 2025. Here’s why sportsbooks might be doubting Philly....
Inside Victor Wembanyama’s Return to the NBA: Monks, Chess, and a Comeback Season
Victor Wembanyama is cleared for NBA action after a blood clot scare. While recovering, the Spurs star trained with Shaolin monks and prepped a hometown chess tournament....
NHL Defensemen Trade Watch: Rasmus Andersson Headlines the Offseason Block
The NHL free-agent frenzy is over, but the trade winds are just starting. Rasmus Andersson, Dougie Hamilton, and Erik Karlsson headline a trio of defensemen who could shake up the offseason....
Best Bets for UFC 318: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier & More
UFC 318 betting picks include Max Holloway's chances of getting his revenge on Dustin Poirier, Jimmy Crute vs. Marcin Prachnio, and more top picks for Saturday night....
Dustin Poirier Leaves UFC With a Legacy No Belt Could Ever Measure
Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier faces Max Holloway one last time in a New Orleans homecoming at UFC 318. The cult hero exits MMA as one of the sport’s most beloved warriors....
Rico Hoey moves in front at Barracuda Championship
Rico Hoey of the Philippines rolled in seven birdies on his way to nabbing a one-point lead at the Barracuda Championship on Friday at Tahoe Mountain Club in Truckee, Calif.,The Modified Stableford scoring system employed at the event gives golfers points for positive holes -- two points for a birdi...
Caitlin Clark to coach, not compete, vs. Team Collier at WNBA All-Star Game
The WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis will not be at Fever pitch.,Not with Indiana's Caitlin Clark wearing street clothes instead of a basketball uniform and shoes.,Team Clark and Team Collier will do battle on Saturday night, but the All-Star Game lost some luster when Clark was forced to pull out...
Jaroslav Halak announces retirement from NHL after 17 seasons
Goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons on Friday, more than two years removed from his last game.,Halak, 40, last played a game on April 13, 2023, with the New York Rangers. He then spent time with the Carolina Hurricanes early in the 2023-24 seas...
Fever's Lexie Hull to replace Caitlin Clark in 3-point competition
Lexie Hull will replace Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark in the WNBA 3-point shooting contest Friday night in Indianapolis, the league announced.,Clark said Thursday that she would not participate in the WNBA skills competition and All-Star Game due to a right groin injury.,Clark, 23, aggravated...
America’s Favorite Underdog: Duke Basketball Tries the Disrespect Card Again
Cameron Boozer says Duke is “overlooked” heading into 2025. But with the top recruiting class and another Final Four run, does anyone actually believe that?...
MLS Is Keeping Lionel Messi Happy: But What Is the League Getting in Return?
Messi’s move to MLS was billed as a transformational moment. A year later, his growing influence at Inter Miami raises questions about what the league is truly gaining....
Best MLB Bets July 18th: Friday's Top Baseball Betting Picks, Predictions
Looking for MLB betting picks for Friday, July 18? We break down three of the best plays on the board, including the San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals and more....
Fever's Caitlin Clark to miss All-Star Game, 3-point competition
Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark has opted out of participating in the WNBA's All-Star festivities while she recovers from a right groin injury.,Clark had been named a starter and team captain for Saturday's All-Star Game in Indianapolis after receiving the most fan votes. She also planned to ...
Home of Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte burglarized
Police in Scottsdale, Ariz., are investigating what they called a "high-dollar" burglary at a home owned by Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks.,Marte and his family were in Atlanta earlier this week, where he played in the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday. The burglary is believed to have taken place the s...