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Texas holds special place in Swede star Ludvig Aberg's heart
While Lubbock, Texas, is a long way -- approximately 5,179 miles -- from his hometown of Eslow, Sweden, rising Swedish star Ludvig Aberg fondly recalled his college days at Texas Tech ahead of this week's Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio.,"For me coming over here, it was a great experience to ge...
Bulk of field bears down on Texas Open as gateway to Masters
The Valero Texas Open, which tees off Thursday at TPC San Antonio, occupies a unique position on the PGA Tour calendar., ,For the 20-odd golfers in the field who are already invited to next week's Masters, it's a tune-up. For everyone else, winning in Texas is the final path to make it to Augusta Na...
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....
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....
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....
Clippers eyeing 6 seed while Pelicans keep sinking
The Los Angeles Clippers are red-hot at a time when gaining a top-six playoff berth is the big priority.,The Clippers take aim at their 12th win in 15 games when they host the lowly New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.,Los Angeles (43-32) was tied for the seventh-best record in the Western Confe...
Akshay Bhatia defending at Texas Open with Masters on his mind
When then-22-year-old Akshay Bhatia beat Denny McCarthy in a playoff to win the Valero Texas Open last year at TPC San Antonio, he got to do one of the most enjoyable things in the world of golf.,He got to board a flight to Augusta, Ga.,Bhatia's victory earned him the final spot available in the fie...
Suspensions, injuries limiting Pistons' options at Thunder
Most of the time, the Detroit Pistons are only fighting for their first playoff berth since 2019.,But in the wake of Sunday's fight with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Pistons will be without Isaiah Stewart, Ron Holland II and Marcus Sasser for Wednesday's road game against Oklahoma City. Stewart r...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners, April 1
April 1st's expert MLB betting pick is an over/under best bet for Tuesday night's Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners matchup....
Tennessee Titans Hold No. 1 Pick Hostage—But Are They Really Selling?
The Tennessee Titans hold the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but are they truly open to trading it—or just driving up the price?...
Five suspended after Pistons-Timberwolves brawl
The NBA suspended five players involved in Sunday's brawl between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis with a ruling delivered Tuesday.,Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart received a two-game suspension without pay, based on "his repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts," ...
Bet Against Duke? Not a Chance in This Final Four
Duke’s offensive firepower and defensive grit make them the clear favorite in the Final Four. Can anyone stop the Blue Devils from claiming the national title?...
Stout defense leads Clippers to victory over Magic
Ivica Zubac finished with 18 points and 20 rebounds, Norman Powell and Kawhi Leonard each added 21 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers delivered one of their best defensive performances of the season en route to a 96-87 road win over the Orlando Magic on Monday.,The 87 points were the second-fewest...
Clippers' stout defense leads them past Magic
Ivica Zubac finished with 18 points and 20 rebounds, Norman Powell and Kawhi Leonard each added 21 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers delivered one of their best defensive performances of the season en route to a 96-87 road win at Orlando on Monday.,The 87 points the Clippers (43-32) surrendered w...
Braves OF Jurickson Profar suspended 80 games for failed PED test
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 80 games without pay for violating MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.,The suspension takes effect immediately.,Profar, 32, tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG), accordin...
Aaron Judge, Yankees on historic pace as Diamondbacks arrive
In 2022, Aaron Judge homered once in his first 13 games before setting an American League record with 62 home runs. Last season, he hit .197 through his first 33 contests before ending with 58 homers and a .322 average.,So imagine what might be possible when the New York Yankees slugger gets off to ...
Rutgers G Dylan Harper declares for NBA draft
Rutgers guard Dylan Harper, widely projected to be the No. 2 pick after Duke's Cooper Flagg, officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft on Monday.,Harper made his intentions known on ESPN's "NBA Today," but he was always expected to spend a single season in college before moving on to the pros.,A Ne...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners, March 31st
Betting breakdown for Tigers vs. Mariners: A strong pitching duel between Jackson Jobe and Emerson Hancock points to value on the under....
Wide-Open Hart Trophy Race: Who’s Leading the NHL MVP Battle?
With Connor McDavid having a down year by his standards, the Hart Trophy race is wide open. From Leon Draisaitl to Nikita Kucherov, here’s a look at the NHL’s top MVP contenders....