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Cooper Flagg selected first overall by Dallas Mavericks in 2025 NBA Draft
The Dallas Mavericks selected Duke phenom Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night.,The announcement ended a months-long buildup for the 18-year-old Flagg, who had long been projected as the top pick. The only question was which team would get a chance to tak...
Ascendant Blue Bombers welcome ground-bound Elks
If nothing else, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers seem to have continued their 180 to start this season.,After starting out 0-4 and 2-6 last year before making a late surge that resulted in a spot in the Grey Cup final, Winnipeg has won its first two games against West rival B.C. in routine fashion.,The sc...
Reports: Suspension reduced for Padres' Robert Suarez
San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez will begin serving a reduced two-game suspension on Wednesday, multiple outlets reported.,Suarez, 34, originally received a three-game ban from Major League Baseball for intentionally hitting Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on Thursday. Suarez dropped his...
Will Panthers Three-Peat, or Can Edmonton Oilers Finally Break Through in 2026?
Can the Panthers three-peat or will the Oilers finally win the Stanley Cup? A look at early 2026 odds, favorites and history’s impact on the race....
MLB All-Star Voting Snubs: Byron Buxton, James Wood Lead Biggest Snubs
Byron Buxton and James Wood headline MLB's biggest All-Star voting snubs as fan outrage builds ahead of the first-phase deadline....
How the Club World Cup Is Proving the Power of Local Soccer Support
The Club World Cup is showing U.S. fans that local soccer support—whether MLS, USL or beyond—is just as real and passionate as the European game....
2025 NBA Draft: Sleepers to know
As the NBA draft kicks off Wednesday, the names of several fringe prospects will begin percolating by the end of the night and fully simmer to the surface before the final selection is made Thursday. ,Here are five players well below the radar we'd classify as "sleepers" to keep your eye on.,Bogolju...
Gold Cup: Guatemala beats Guadeloupe to place 2nd in Group C
Jose Pinto, Olger Escobar and Rubio Rubin found the back of the net to lift Guatemala to a 3-2 win over Guadeloupe in CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C action Tuesday in Houston.,That win, combined with Jamaica's loss to Panama on Tuesday, pushed Guatemala (2-1-0, 6 points) into second place in the group an...
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder Can Repeat as NBA Champions Next Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder are poised to defend their NBA title in 2025 thanks to youth, depth, flexibility, and leadership from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander....
MLB Home Run Props for Tuesday, June 24: Best Bets Include George Springer and More
Top MLB home run prop picks for June 24, featuring George Springer, Adolis Garcia, and Luis Arraez. See why these sluggers are worth a bet today....
2025 NBA Mock Draft: Final Lottery Predictions Ahead of Draft Night
Final 2025 NBA Mock Draft: Full lottery projections for all 14 picks, including Cooper Flagg to Dallas and Dylan Harper to San Antonio. See every team’s fit....
NBA Eastern Conference Wide Open After Major Injuries
With Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum and Damian Lillard sidelined by Achilles injuries, the NBA’s Eastern Conference is up for grabs. The Cavaliers, Knicks and Magic have clear paths to the Finals in 2026....
2025 NBA Draft: Top 30 prospects -- and a few to know for Day 2
Cooper Flagg planted his flag as the No. 1 prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft long before he guided Duke to the Final Four as an 18-year-old freshman. ,The 6-foot-9 forward is viewed as the surefire top pick in the draft Wednesday, but how the rest of the class will develop behind him is anyone's guess....
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts writes football-based children's book
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Jalen Hurts is releasing a children's book next year.,Hurts announced the new work on social media on Monday, posting a photo of the cover on X.,It's called "Better Than a Touchdown" and is set to be released March 10.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" di...
MLB's Biggest Midseason Surprises: Rafael Devers Trade, Cal Raleigh’s Power Surge, and More
From the shocking Rafael Devers trade to Cal Raleigh’s record home run pace and the Rockies’ historically awful season, here are MLB’s biggest first-half surprises....
Thunder Open as Favorites to Repeat as NBA Champions After Historic Title Run
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favored to win the 2025 NBA championship following their title run, with the Rockets, Lakers and Knicks among next season’s top contenders....
Paper Rex tops Fnatic for Valorant Masters Toronto crown
Paper Rex defeated Fnatic 3-1 on Sunday in the grand final of the Valorant Masters Toronto 2025 in Canada.,Paper Rex's Jason "f0rsakeN" Susanto of Indonesia was selected most valuable player for the event.,The playoffs ran from June 13-22 and featured an eight-team, double-elimination bracket. Four ...
NBA Finals Game 7 Best Bets: Thunder vs. Pacers Picks, Odds and Prop Predictions
Check out the top betting picks for Game 7 of the NBA Finals as the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers, including point spread, first-quarter trends and a Pascal Siakam prop bet....
National League West Turns Up the Heat in Baseball’s Hottest Division Race
The NL West is shaping up as MLB’s most entertaining division, with the Dodgers, Padres, Giants and Diamondbacks locked in a fiery summer battle loaded with drama, stars and playoff stakes....
WTA roundup: Marketa Vondrousova, Xinyu Wang to face off for first Berlin title
The Berlin Open will crown a first-time winner after Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic and China's Xinyu Wang won their semifinal matches on Saturday.,Despite dealing with shoulder injuries, Vondrousova took down World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka who, for the second straight day, attempted a late-...