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Report: Sky, Sparks discuss Ariel Atkins-Rickea Jackson trade
The Chicago Sky are in talks to trade two-time All-Star guard Ariel Atkins to the Los Angeles Sparks for forward Rickea Jackson, Front Office Sports reported Thursday.,Nothing has been finalized but an announcement is expected on Saturday, per the report.,Atkins, 29, averaged 13.1 points, 3.6 assist...

UFL expanding to Oklahoma City in 2028
The United Football League announced plans Thursday to launch a new team in Oklahoma City in 2028.,"Oklahoma lives and breathes football, so bringing the UFL to Oklahoma City was an easy decision," league co-owner Mike Repole said in a news release. "This is a state that shows up, cares deeply, and ...
Why None of These NBA Play-In Teams Are True Contenders
The NBA Play-In Tournament features star power and fun matchups, but none of these teams are real contenders for a deep playoff run....
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Struggles Are Becoming a Problem for the Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s early struggles are raising concerns for the Cubs as their offense regresses during a rocky 2026 start....
The Masters Odds and Predictions: Top Picks for Augusta National
Masters 2026 betting picks featuring Cameron Young, Ludvig Aberg, and Tommy Fleetwood as top value plays at Augusta National....

Tom Watson: PGA Tour reneged on promise with Brooks Koepka's return
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Tom Watson didn't mince words when asked his thoughts on the special conditions the PGA Tour created in order for Brooks Koepka to make an immediate return to the tour this year after leaving LIV Golf.,"The Tour made a decision to renege on what they promised when the players left fo...

Jack Nicklaus hopes to continue role as honorary Masters starter
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament officially began with the honorary starting threesome of Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson at 7:25 a.m. ET on Thursday.,Shortly after sunrise at Augusta National Golf Club, the trio of golfing legends emerged from the iconic clubhous...

With closer Mason Miller looming, Padres strive to cool off Rockies
If the first two weeks of the season have proved anything, it's that no pitcher is harder to hit than San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller.,With another scoreless inning to end San Diego's 8-2 win in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Miller has 25 straight scoreless regular-season outings. During that time, ...

Diamondbacks optimistic offense surge can continue vs. Mets
The Arizona Diamondbacks are hoping their much-needed offensive outburst on Wednesday is a sign of things to come.,The New York Mets are hoping David Peterson's struggles aren't a harbinger of rotation-depth issues.,The Diamondbacks and Mets will each be looking to win a series Thursday night, when ...

CONCACAF Champions Cup: Tigres, Toluca grab 2-goal advantages
Ozziel Herrera capped an impressive team play by scoring the first goal and Tigres UANL earned a 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday at San Nicolas de los Garza, Mexico, in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal series.,The two-game, total-goal matchup will conclude on Apr...

Jordan Walker goes deep to help Cardinals topple Nationals
Jordan Walker homered again, Alec Burleson drove in three runs and notched three hits and starting pitcher Michael McGreevy retired the final 10 batters he faced as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the host Washington Nationals 6-1 on Wednesday.,Walker hit his fifth home run of the season and three St. ...

Masters ejects Mark Calcavecchia for using phone
The Masters enforced its policy banning phone use at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday even with a big-name golfer involved.,Former major champion Mark Calcavecchia was escorted off the grounds by security after using his phone, Golfweek reported.,Calcavecchia, 65, was in attendance as an "hon...

CONCACAF Champions Cup: Tigres grab advantage on Sounders
Ozziel Herrera capped an impressive team play by scoring the first goal and Tigres UANL earned a 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday at San Nicolas de los Garza, Mexico, in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal series.,The two-game, total-goal matchup will conclude on Apr...

Ron Francis exiting as Kraken's president of hockey operations
Ron Francis, a key part of the Seattle Kraken organization since before the team's first game, is exiting as the team's hockey operations president effective the end of the season.,The Kraken announced Wednesday that Francis and the team "mutually agreed" to his exit.,"Ron and I agreed that this is ...

Jalen Duren, Pistons cruise past Bucks
Jalen Duren scored 21 points with nine rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 137-111 win over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.,Detroit (58-22), already the owner of the top seed in the Eastern Conference, bounced back from a loss against Orlando on Monday and won its fourth game ...

Prosecutors seeking to subpeona Tiger Woods' prescription records in DUI case
Florida prosecutors plan to file a subpoena for Tiger Woods' prescription drug records from a pharmacy following the golfer's March 27 arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.,Woods, 50, entered a plea of not guilty in a Florida court to charges of misdemeanor driving under the influence ...

Rockets fight to keep win streak going, next take on inconsistent 76ers
In the blink of an eye, all the Houston Rockets gained during their six-game winning streak entering Tuesday seemed lost when the Phoenix Suns assertively seized momentum early with a 24-0 surge.,The Rockets had climbed to within range of the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and carved out a dec...

Falcons OT Kaleb McGary retires, team reportedly signing Jawaan Taylor
Atlanta Falcons starting right tackle Kaleb McGary, who missed the entire 2025 season due to a knee injury, announced his retirement on social media on Wednesday through his agent, Collin Roberts.,McGary, 31, had signed a two-year, $30 million contract extension in early August 2025 before sustainin...

Ildemaro Vargas, Corbin Carroll lead Diamondbacks past Mets
Ryne Nelson tossed 5 2/3 solid innings and earned the win Wednesday afternoon for the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks, who cooled off the surging New York Mets 7-2.,Corbin Carroll and Ildemaro Vargas had three hits apiece for the Diamondbacks, who have won six of nine since being swept by the Los Ange...

Jordan Walker goes deep to help Cardinals slay Nationals
Jordan Walker homered again, Alec Burleson drove in three runs and notched three hits and starting pitcher Michael McGreevy retired the final 10 batters he faced as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the host Washington Nationals 6-1 on Wednesday.,Walker hit his fifth home run of the season and three St. ...