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No. 4 Florida removes all suspense, routs No. 5 Alabama in SEC semis
Walter Clayton Jr. recorded 22 points, six assists and three steals and second-seeded Florida earned a spot in the Southeastern Conference championship game with a 104-82 domination of third-seeded Alabama at Nashville.,Clayton matched his season best with six 3-pointers as No. 4 Florida (29-4) took...
Raptors chasing 'consistency' vs skidding Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers remain positive as they look to apply the brakes on a five-game losing skid Sunday against the visiting Toronto Raptors.,The Trail Blazers' latest setback came in heartbreaking fashion, as Mikal Bridges drained a 3-pointer over the outstretched hand of rookie Donovan Cling...
Fire pick up 2nd straight win with 2-1 victory over Toronto
Hugo Cuypers scored his fourth goal of the season and the Chicago Fire reversed an early deficit to complete a 2-1 victory at Toronto FC on Saturday.,Andrew Gutman also scored in Chicago's second consecutive victory in their first season under former U.S. men's national team manager Gregg Berhalter....
Washington Wizards vs. Denver Nuggets Best Betting Pick March 15th
Saturday March 15th's top NBA betting pick is a point total bet for the Washington Wizards vs. Denver Nuggets matchup....
No. 18 Wisconsin holds off No. 7 Michigan State behind John Tonje's 32 points
John Tonje poured in 32 points as No. 18 Wisconsin snapped No. 7 Michigan State's eight-game winning streak with a 77-74 Big Ten tournament semifinal victory Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis.,Tonje delivered 11 points in five minutes during a defining second-half stretch for the Badgers (26-8), wh...
Reports: Falcons to keep QB Kirk Cousins past deadline
The Atlanta Falcons plan to keep Kirk Cousins on their roster past the 4 p.m. ET deadline Saturday, multiple outlets reported. As a result, the quarterback's $10 million roster bonus that is due in 2026 will be fully guaranteed.,That decision grants the Falcons additional time as they weigh the 36-y...
Report: NBA investigating Thunder's use of players
The NBA is looking into why the Oklahoma City Thunder didn't play their five starters in a game March 7 against the Portland Trail Blazers, ESPN reported.,The game in question was won 107-89 by the Thunder, who didn't start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Hartenstein, Chet Holmgren or...
Tai Baribo, Union aim to continue dominant start against Nashville
The Philadelphia Union aim to extend their perfect start to the season on Sunday afternoon when they host a Nashville SC side showing signs of coming into their own as well.,Philadelphia (3-0-0, 9 points) has been dominant, outscoring its opponents 10-3. Tai Baribo has scored an MLS-leading six goal...
MLB's top 10 prospects: Roki Sasaki beefs up Dodgers' rotation
Deciding it is time for high-upside young talent to arrive is a means for teams to rise to playoff contention -- unless the best teams are playing the same game., ,There are plenty of clubs hoping to improve on the strength of a youth movement, promoting players from their minor league systems. ,But...
Rangers RHP Jon Gray fractures wrist on comebacker
Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray sustained a fractured right wrist after being struck by a comebacker during Friday's spring training game against the Colorado Rockies.,Gray exited the game after he was hit by a line drive from Michael Toglia to lead off the fourth inning.,"Not good news, not goo...
Orioles preseason capsule: Rotation questions need answers
Baltimore Orioles,2024 record: 91-71 (2nd place, AL East).,He gone: RHP Corbin Burnes, OF Anthony Santander, LHP Danny Coulombe, OF Eloy Jimenez, OF Austin Slater.,New faces: OF Tyler O'Neill, OF Dylan Carlson, OF Ramon Laureano, C Gary Sanchez, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Tomoyuki Sugano, RHP Andrew Ki...
Yankees preseason capsule: Reigning AL champs hit hard by injuries
New York Yankees,2024 record: 94-68 (1st place, AL East).,He gone: OF Juan Soto, IF Gleyber Torres, OF Alex Verdugo, 1B Anthony Rizzo, RHP Clay Holmes, LHP Nestor Cortes, RHP Tommy Kahnle, LHP Tim Mayza, RHP Lou Trivino, C Jose Trevino.,New faces: OF Cody Bellinger, IF Paul Goldschmidt, LHP Max Frie...
Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson shooting for Opening Day return
Shortstop Gunnar Henderson said he believes he can return from injury in time to take the field with the Baltimore Orioles on Opening Day.,Their season opens March 27 on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays.,Henderson, 23, would be one month removed from the strained intercostal muscle that knocke...
Joaquin Niemann, Dustin Johnson tied heading into final round in Singapore
Joaquin Niemann shot a 64 to move up the leaderboard and tie Dustin Johnson for the second-round lead at LIV Golf Singapore on Saturday.,Johnson, the first-round leader, recorded a round of 68, following an opening round 63. He and Niemann sit at 11-under 131 for the tournament, three shots ahead of...
Rockies preseason capsule: Rise would be helped by Kris Bryant return to form
Colorado Rockies,2024 record: 61-101 (5th place, NL West).,He gone: RHP Cal Quantrill, 2B Brendan Rodgers.,New faces: INF Kyle Farmer, INF Thairo Estrada, LHP Scott Alexander, C Jacob Stallings.,Biggest question entering Opening Day: Production from veteran players is key, but the team will need bet...
Diamondbacks preseason capsule: Rotation strong with addition of Corbin Burnes
Arizona Diamondbacks,2024 record: 89-73 (3rd place, NL West).,He gone: 1B Christian Walker, RHP Paul Sewald, OF/DH Joc Pederson, INF Kevin Newman, 1B Josh Bell.,New faces: RHP Corbin Burnes, 1B Josh Naylor, INF Grae Kessinger, RHP Seth Martinez, RHP Kendall Graveman.,Biggest question entering Openin...
The Cleveland Cavaliers Are Beating Everyone and Hiding in Plain Sight
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the best team in the NBA all season, they're beating everybody and hiding in plain sight because of the lack of national media attention....
2025 NFL Free Agency: Biggest Losers From First Week of New League Year
It's hard to win the offseason, but these teams are Deadspin's biggest losers from the first week of free agency due to overspending or ignoring holes in their rosters....
Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Plan: Hope Aaron Rodgers Doesn’t Ghost Them
The Steelers are putting their eggs in Aaron Rodgers basket while he continues to mull over options on where he will play next season, the Steelers are risking it all....
No. 6 St. John's, Creighton collide in search of elusive Big East title
NEW YORK -- Among the things St. John's focused on in its renaissance during coach Rick Pitino's second season was winning a Big East tournament championship.,Creighton made it a goal to win an elusive Big East championship in leader Ryan Kalkbrenner's final season, even as injuries and other factor...