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UNC F Caleb Wilson to return 'soon' from broken hand
North Carolina star Caleb Wilson could return "soon" from a fractured left hand, head coach Hubert Davis said.,The freshman forward sustained the injury to his non-shooting hand during a 75-66 loss at Miami on Feb. 10.,Wilson averages 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds for the 16th-ranked Tar Heels (20-5,...
MLB removing strike zone box from broadcasts due to ABS system
Major League Baseball broadcasts no longer will use the strike zone box to indicate where the pitch was a ball or a strike, a move that coincides with the league's implementation of the automated ball-strike challenge system.,The box itself still can be used, but viewers will have to gauge for thems...
Toronto FC acquire Colombian F Emilio Aristizabal
Toronto FC acquired forward Emilio Aristizabal on loan Tuesday from Colombian top-flight side Atletico Nacional.,The 20-year-old Colombian international's loan runs through the 2026 season and includes a purchase option.,Aristizabal, who will occupy U22 Initiative and international roster slots, had...
Brooks Koepka adds Houston Open to return tour
As Brooks Koepka carefully plots his path back to relevance on the game's biggest stages, his return to the PGA Tour continues to provide a boost for the tour's second-tier events.,The Texas Children's Houston Open announced that Koepka has committed to the March 26-29 event along with Rickie Fowler...
Yale head coach Tony Reno steps down, cites health concerns
Tony Reno stepped down as head coach at Yale on Tuesday, citing health reasons for the end of his 14-year run with the Bulldogs.,Reno, 52, was hired as the coach of the Bulldogs in January 2012 and led the team to its first FCS playoff berth in 2025. He helped Yale overcome a 28-point deficit in the...
Tag window opens Tuesday with eyes on Cowboys, Seahawks
The window for NFL teams to utilize the franchise and transition tag opens Tuesday. ,The transaction in place for teams to retain their own free agents can be applied through March 3 at 4 p.m. ET. ,There's rarely a race to apply the tag as general managers and agents use the formal meeting settings ...
Ronda Rousey to battle Gina Carano in return to MMA
Ronda Rousey will return to mixed-martial arts for the first time in nearly a decade when she challenges Gina Carano on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.,Rousey (12-2), the inaugural UFC bantamweight champion, and the trailblazing Carano (7-1) will do battle at 145 pounds in a bout stre...
Lindsey Vonn back in US, grateful for Italian help in recovery
Although she's still bed-ridden and immobile, Lindsey Vonn is back in the United States after spending a week in an Italian hospital.,The American skier announced the news on her X account Sunday evening as she continues her recovery from a fractured tibia sustained while competing in the downhill r...
Reports: Tony Clark resigning from role as MLBPA director
MLBPA executive director Tony Clark is resigning from his position mere months before the start of a potential lockout, according to multiple media reports.,The reports emerged Tuesday, the same day that Clark was supposed to begin his annual tour of spring training camps.,Clark, 53, has been in the...
Are the Pittsburgh Pirates Finally Ready to Contend in 2026?
After years of losing, the Pirates may finally be ready to contend. Here's why Pittsburgh could be a real factor in the NL Central in 2026....
Tuesday Feb. 17th College Basketball Betting Picks and Predictions
No. 1 Michigan faces a major road test at Purdue, Michigan State battles UCLA, and unbeaten Miami (Ohio) looks to stay perfect. Here are the top college basketball bets and spreads to watch Tuesday night....
Best 2026 American League East Season-Long Future Betting Predictions
Spring Training is underway, and it’s time to dive into AL East season-long props. From the Orioles’ loaded roster to a Yankees win total Over and a Blue Jays regression case, here are the best bets to make before Opening Day....
San Francisco psyched for rematch vs. No. 11 Gonzaga at Warriors' arena
Graham Ike is one of the top players in the West but Gonzaga coach Mark Few feels the big man isn't receiving the proper level of respect.,Ike will look to post a 20-point outing for the eighth consecutive appearance when the No. 11 Bulldogs visit San Francisco on Wednesday night in West Coast Confe...
No. 6 Iowa State's late 17-4 run produces win over No. 2 Houston
Nate Heise's 3-pointer with 1:17 to play provided the winning points and Tamin Lipsey had a huge offensive rebound and free throw in the final seconds as No. 6 Iowa State outlasted No. 2 Houston 70-67 on Monday in in Ames, Iowa.,The Cyclones (23-3, 10-3 Big 12) were ahead by three at halftime before...
No. 23 BYU readies for rematch with No. 4 Arizona without Richie Saunders
Injuries are at the forefront of No. 4 Arizona hosting No. 23 BYU in Wednesday's Big 12 game at Tucson, Ariz.,Arizona's nine-week run at No. 1 came to an end after consecutive losses last week at Kansas and at home against Texas Tech, a game in which freshman standout Koa Peat was unavailable after ...
Aurora, PARIVISION, Xtreme open DreamLeague Season 28 with wins
PARIVISION, Aurora Gaming and Xtreme Gaming secured victories on the opening day of Group Stage 1 as the DreamLeague Season 28 got underway Monday.,Only four matches were played Monday, and the fourth saw MOUZ and Tundra Esports tie 1-1. The initial stage runs through Friday.,The $1 million Dota 2 e...
No. 13 Texas Tech feels it's 'scratching surface,' ready for ASU
No. 13 Texas Tech heads to Tempe, Ariz., on Tuesday night to face Arizona State riding momentum from its 78-75 upset victory at then-No. 1 Arizona on Saturday.,Texas Tech (19-6, 9-3 Big 12) has won three consecutive games after losing two straight to UCF and Kansas.,"I don't know if anyone is ever p...
No. 5 UConn hopes to continue rolling versus struggling Creighton
UConn head coach Dan Hurley openly is pointing the finger at what he deems to be a no-show, both by his team and the fanbase.,After being chastised by Hurley, the fifth-ranked Huskies (24-2, 14-1 Big East) and their fans aim to make their presence felt on Wednesday night when Creighton (13-13, 7-8) ...
Aaron Judge: After 'brutal' wait, Yankees got winter moves right
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge readily admitted that it was "brutal" to wait on his team to make some transactions this offseason.,The three-time and reigning American League Most Valuable Player had his first media availability of spring training Monday in Tampa.,"It was brutal. I'm like, 'I ...
Rebounding Oregon prepares to host sluggish Minnesota
In a season filled with disappointment, Oregon has a chance to create a small bright spot.,The Ducks will go for back-to-back wins when they tip off against Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference matchup Tuesday night in Eugene, Ore.,Oregon (9-16, 2-12 Big 10) is coming off an 83-72 win at home against P...