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Without JT Toppin, Texas Tech sliding into 5 vs. 12 match with Akron
Texas Tech does not enter the NCAA Tournament at its best.,The Red Raiders were building quite a resume with four wins over top-11 opponents -- including Duke and Arizona -- before losing JT Toppin to a torn ACL on Feb. 17. They held things together for a time without Toppin, who was named an AP fir...

Gonzaga looks to extend NCAA Tournament opener streak vs. Kennesaw State
PORTLAND -- Gonzaga returned to its usual spot in the NCAA Tournament field this season, earning its 27th straight appearance.,There was no such thing as usual this season for 14th-seeded Kennesaw State, which suspended its leading scorer at midseason due to a federal gambling investigation and tied...

Mariners SS J.P. Crawford (shoulder) could miss start of season
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford was in Texas on Tuesday to have his ailing right shoulder examined and he may not be available for Opening Day on March 26.,Seattle general manager Justin Hollander said imaging results came back clean and told reporters that the level of concern is "low.",Bu...

Falcons sign WR Olamide Zaccheaus
Olamide Zaccheaus is back with the team where his pro career began, as the Atlanta Falcons signed the veteran wide receiver on Tuesday.,Zaccheaus, 28, caught on with Atlanta as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and played there until joining the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent after the 2022 seaso...

NWSL's first NYC game pits Gotham FC vs. Spirit at Citi Field
The first NWSL game played in New York City will pit Gotham FC against the visiting Washington Spirit in a rematch of the league's 2025 championship fixture, the teams announced Tuesday.,ESPN will televise "The Queens Classic" live from Citi Field, the home ballpark of the New York Mets, on July 15 ...
Miami Dolphins Aren’t Exactly Setting Malik Willis up for Success After Trading Jaylen Waddle
The Dolphins traded Jaylen Waddle and signed Malik Willis—what it means for Miami’s offense moving forward....

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards (knee) out at least 1 week
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without All-Star guard Anthony Edwards for at least one week because of right knee inflammation, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon.,The Timberwolves said an MRI revealed the injury and that he will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks.,Edwards, third in the le...

Broncos still third favorite in AFC West with Jaylen Waddle addition
Oddsmakers have been fairly tepid about Denver's prospects in 2026 despite last season's run to the AFC Championship Game, although they applauded Tuesday's report that the Broncos are acquiring wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins.,Shortly after the news broke, DraftKings trimmed the...

Colts sign Notre Dame basketball player Carson Towt as TE
The Indianapolis Colts signed Notre Dame basketball player Carson Towt as a free agent tight end on Tuesday.,Towt, 24, did not play football in high school or college.,A 6-foot-8, 250-pound forward, he averaged 5.9 points and a team-high 9.0 rebounds in 31 games during his lone season with the Fight...

Oilers: Star F Leon Draisaitl (lower body) likely out rest of regular season
The Edmonton Oilers expect star forward Leon Draisaitl to miss the rest of the regular season because of a lower-body injury, the team said on Tuesday afternoon.,Draisaitl was on the receiving end of Nashville forward Ozzy Wiesblatt's hit at 4:20 of the first period of Sunday's 3-1 home win over the...

Toronto FC sign F Daniel Salloi to contract extension
Toronto FC signed forward Daniel Salloi to a contract extension through 2027 with an option for 2027-28, the club announced Tuesday.,Toronto acquired the 29-year-old Hungarian veteran from Sporting Kansas City last month in a deal worth up to $1 million in general allocation money.,Salloi has scored...

Helio Castroneves to chase record fifth Indy 500 title
Helio Castroneves will once again attempt to become the first five-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24.,The Brazilian driver, who turns 51 two weeks before the race, confirmed Tuesday he will drive for Meyer Shank Racing.,"The drive for five is still alive," Castroneves said in a short vid...

Wild C Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) out vs. Blackhawks
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek will miss Tuesday's game against the host Chicago Blackhawks with a lower-body injury, coach John Hynes said.,Eriksson Ek, 29, is listed as day-to-day and likely will miss at least three games, per general manager Bill Guerin.,Robby Fabbri will take the Sweden ...

Report: Eastern Michigan tabs Clemson assistant Billy Donlon as coach
Eastern Michigan has hired Clemson assistant Billy Donlon as its next head basketball coach, CBS Sports reported on Tuesday.,The report comes on the heels of the school parting ways with head coach Stan Heath on March 8.,Donlon, 49, will take over a team that finished 10-21 overall this season and 4...

Pistons C Isaiah Stewart (calf) out at least a week
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart will be sidelined for at least a week with a Grade 1 left calf strain, the team confirmed Tuesday.,Stewart, 24, sustained the injury during last Friday in a win against the Memphis Grizzlies and did not play Sunday in a loss to the Toronto Raptors.,The timeline ...

Commanders sign free-agent WR Van Jefferson
The Washington Commanders continued to build depth through free agency and signed veteran wide receiver Van Jefferson on Tuesday.,The team did not announce terms of the deal.,Jefferson played his first three-plus seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, who selected him in the second round of the 2020 NFL...

Report: Broncos acquire WR Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins
The Denver Broncos are acquiring wide receiver Jayden Waddle and a fourth-round pick in next month's draft from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for first-, third- and fourth-round selections, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The reported acquisition of Waddle will give Broncos quarterback Bo Nix another prime ...

Jon Rahm's driving distance could be key at LIV Golf South Africa
LIV Golf is making its South Africa debut this week, and Jon Rahm of Spain isn't quite sure just what to expect on his first visit to the nation.,Except kikuyu grass at The Club at Steyn City, a Jack Nicklaus-designed course in Midrand, South Africa.,It's a thick grass native to Africa, but it isn't...

Bryson DeChambeau in fine form heading into LIV Golf South Africa
Bryson DeChambeau said he feels his game is rounding into form at a crucial time -- that is, right before the Masters.,Fresh off a T3 finish in Adelaide and a playoff win in Singapore, DeChambeau will look to continue his strong play when he competes in LIV Golf South Africa in Midrand, near the cit...

Charlotte fires head coach Aaron Fearne after 3 seasons
Charlotte fired head basketball coach Aaron Fearne on Tuesday after three seasons.,The 49ers finished with a 17-17 overall record this season (9-9 in the American Athletic Conference) and extended their drought of missing the NCAA Tournament to 21 years.,"We have high expectations for all of our ath...