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Orioles lean into offense, salvage final game of series vs. Rangers
Leody Taveras, Taylor Ward and Jeremiah Jackson drove in two runs each and the Baltimore Orioles turned strong offensive production into an 8-3 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers to salvage the final game of a three-game series Wednesday afternoon.,Dylan Beavers and Samuel Basallo both hit solo...

Paul Skenes bounces back in Pirates' victory over Reds
Oneil Cruz homered for the second straight day and Paul Skenes bounced back from a rough season opener to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-3 win over the host Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon.,Cruz crushed an 81-mph curveball from Reds starter Andrew Abbott (0-1) 407 feet over the right fie...

Drake Baldwin, Chris Sale lead Braves to 5-1 win against A's
Drake Baldwin drove in four runs to support the stellar pitching effort of Chris Sale and help the Atlanta Braves defeat the visiting Athletics 5-1 on Wednesday in the rubber game of their three-game series.,Baldwin was 2-for-3 with a double and a walk and has hit safely five of the first six games ...

NFLPA voices safety concerns over replacement refs
The NFL Players Association and NFL Referees Association have responded to the potential use of replacement officials this season by voicing concerns about player safety.,ESPN reported earlier this week that the league has begun compiling a list of replacement referees -- mostly from the low-college...

White Sox home opener vs. Jays postponed to Friday
The Chicago White Sox will have to wait an additional day to play a home game.,Chicago's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday has been postponed due to a forecast of inclement weather. The game has been moved to Friday afternoon (1:10 p.m. CT).,The White Sox have limped out of the...

France passes Spain for No. 1 in FIFA world rankings; U.S. drops
France has overtaken Spain to regain the No. 1 spot in the FIFA world rankings for the first time since September 2018.,Impressive wins in friendlies last month against Brazil and Colombia moved France up two spots in the rankings released on Wednesday.,Spain dropped to No. 2 and defending FIFA Worl...

Report: NBA Europe draws multiple bids, including $1B offers
Multiple bidders have proposed investments of at least $1 billion in the startup NBA Europe league, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,Per multiple reports, there was interest from more than 120 investors ranging in price prior to Tuesday's midnight deadline for non-binding proposals.,"We have receive...

Report: NBA Europe draws hosts of bids, including $1B offers
Multiple bidders have proposed investments of at least $1 billion in the startup NBA Europe league, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,Per multiple reports, there was interest from more than 120 investors ranging in price prior to Tuesday's midnight deadline for non-binding proposals.,"We have receive...

Jaguars to play 2027 home slate in Orlando while stadium under construction
The Jacksonville Jaguars will play their home games in Orlando in 2027.,NFL owners gave unanimous approval on Tuesday to the plan to relocate to Camping World Stadium for that one season. Orlando is about 140 miles south of Jacksonville.,The Jaguars' current home, EverBank Stadium, will be unavailab...

Report: UEFA lobbying FIFA to increase World Cup prize fund
European teams are asking FIFA to increase prize money and to greater assist with costs associated with their participation this summer in the World Cup, which is expected to generate more than $11 billion in revenue, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,UEFA, which governs soccer in Europe, has been as...

Raptors seek faster start in encounter vs. Kings
The Toronto Raptors will aim to find their shooting touch a little bit quicker and return to a winning mode on Wednesday night when they host the Sacramento Kings.,The Raptors did not score a field goal until there was 4:51 left in the first quarter in their 127-116 road loss to the Detroit Pistons ...
Why Los Angeles Dodgers Should Consider Bullpen Role for Roki Sasaki
Roki Sasaki showed flashes in his 2026 debut, but questions remain about his long-term role with the Dodgers....
What Raiders GM John Spytek Is Watching at Fernando Mendoza’s Pro Day
What matters most at Fernando Mendoza’s Pro Day? Breaking down key traits Las Vegas Raiders GM John Spytek is watching....
Why NBA's Proposed Lottery Changes Won’t Fix Tanking Issues
The NBA’s proposed lottery changes won’t fix tanking. Here’s why the league is addressing the wrong problem....
MLB Picks Today: Brewers vs Rays and Reds vs Pirates Predictions
MLB best bets for April 1 featuring Milwaukee Brewers vs Tampa Bay Rays and Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds picks with pitching and lineup analysis....
NBA Picks Today: Celtics vs Heat, Hawks vs Magic, Nuggets vs Jazz Bets
NBA best bets for Wednesday featuring Celtics vs Heat, Hawks vs Magic and Nuggets vs Jazz picks and analysis....

NBA roundup: Lakers down Cavs as LeBron James earns record 1,229th win
Luka Doncic had 42 points and 12 assists, and LeBron James scored 14 points in his NBA-record 1,229th career win, powering the Los Angeles Lakers to a decisive 127-113 victory over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.,Los Angeles won for the 13th time in its last 14 games, clinching a playof...

MLB roundup: Andrew Painter wins big-league debut as Phillies edge Nats
Andrew Painter struck out eight in 5 1/3 innings in his major league debut as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting Washington Nationals 3-2 on Tuesday.,The Phillies' top pitching prospect, Painter (1-0) allowed one run, four hits and a walk against a Nationals team that entered the game tie...

Trail Blazers close gap on Clippers for 8th place in West
Jrue Holiday scored 30 points and Deni Avdija recorded 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Portland Trail Blazers scored a crucial 114-104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday in Inglewood, Calif.,Portland (39-38) pulled within a half-game of Los Angeles (39-37) for eighth place ...

Shohei Ohtani's scoreless 6 innings lead Dodgers past Guardians
Shohei Ohtani gave up one hit over six scoreless innings in his season pitching debut and Max Muncy hit a home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 4-1 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.,Andy Pages collected two hits and two RBIs and Teoscar Hernandez drove in his first run...