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Reports: Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks agree to six-year extension
The Arizona Diamondbacks and star second baseman Ketel Marte have agreed to a six-year, $116.5 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.,The deal restructures a five-year, $76 million agreement that runs through 2027 with a team option for 2028. Basically, it adds three...

Blue Jays put away Nationals for 4th straight win
Left-hander Easton Lucas pitched five scoreless innings in his first career major-league start as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Washington Nationals 4-2 on Wednesday afternoon.,George Springer had a solo home run and Myles Straw had three hits for the Blue Jays, who swept the three-gam...

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...

Mount St. Mary’s coach Donny Lind gets long-term extension
Mount St. Mary's on Wednesday rewarded head coach Donny Lind with a long-term extension after his year piloting the Mountaineers to the NCAA Tournament and a First Four win. ,The deal locks in Lind as coach through the 2030-31 season. Financial terms were not disclosed. ,"Donny Lind's impact on the ...

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...

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....

Jayden Quaintance eyeing transfer after ACL surgery
Freshman star Jayden Quaintance is recovering from a torn ACL -- and that's not even the worst news for Arizona State fans.,The forward's father, Haminn Quaintance, told ESPN on Wednesday that the projected 2026 NBA lottery pick will explore entering the transfer portal.,"We're looking to put the ri...

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....

Padres OF Jackson Merrill receives 9-year, $135M extension
San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill has agreed to a nine-year, $135 million extension, the team announced Wednesday.,The contract runs from 2026-34, includes a $30 million club option for a 10th season and carries a maximum value of $204 million, according to multiple reports.,Merrill, w...

Report: Patriots fielding trade offers for QB Joe Milton III
The New England Patriots have fielded multiple trade inquiries for quarterback Joe Milton III, MassLive.com reported Wednesday.,A source close to the 25-year-old former sixth-round pick said Milton would prefer to be on a roster where he can compete for the starting job rather than serve as one of D...

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...

Reports: Padres OF Jackson Merrill gets 9-year, $135M extension
San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill has agreed to a nine-year, $135 million extension, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The contract runs from 2026-34, includes a $30 million club option for a 10th season and carries a maximum value of $204 million, per the reports.,Merrill, who turn...
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 ...

Nats turn to MacKenzie Gore in bid to salvage finale vs. Jays
The Washington Nationals will find themselves in a familiar situation on Wednesday afternoon, needing a win to avert a three-game series sweep by the host Toronto Blue Jays. ,The Nationals avoided being swept at home by the Philadelphia Phillies with a 5-1 victory on Sunday afternoon.,Washington is...

Sonny Gray aims to help Cards salvage series finale vs. Angels
Sonny Gray was struggling to regain the velocity on his fastball during spring training before he dealt with an illness at the start of the season.,Gray (1-0, 3.60 ERA) will look to get up to speed on Wednesday afternoon as the St. Louis Cardinals try to avoid a three-game sweep by the visiting Los ...

CONCACAF Champions Cup: Galaxy, Tigres go scoreless
John McCarthy made four saves, leading the Los Angeles Galaxy to a scoreless draw against Mexico's UANL Tigres in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal series on Tuesday in Carson, Calif.,The second and final leg of the total-goal series will be played on April 8 at San Nicolas de l...