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Report: Prominent Cal football donors withhold money over Ron Rivera role
Prominent donors to the Cal football name, image and likeness collective said they won't give any more money to the organization until former NFL head coach Ron Rivera is given the authority to run the Golden Bears program, SFGate reported.,Rivera, a former All-American linebacker at Cal, was hired ...

Rangers seek elusive third straight win, visit rival Devils
While the New Jersey Devils are seemingly locked into third place in the Metropolitan Division, the New York Rangers remain uncertain about their plans after the regular season ends on April 17.,The Devils can help make the path to a playoff spot slightly murkier for their rivals Saturday afternoon ...

Stars aim to match franchise record vs. Penguins
Wyatt Johnston and the Dallas Stars look to extend a number of impressive streaks while the team aims to match a franchise record on Saturday afternoon when it hosts the Pittsburgh Penguins.,Johnston has scored a goal in six straight games and the Stars (50-21-4, 104 points) have won seven in a row ...
What We Learned During MLB’s First Week: Six Early Takeaways Across the League
From the Yankees' chaos to the Braves' struggles, here are six early takeaways from MLB's first week — one for each division....
NFL Draft Quarerback Watch: Three Teams That Might Surprise Everyone
Keep an eye on these three teams that could surprise everyone by drafting a quarterback in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, including the New Orleans Saints and more....

With LeBron James in question, Lakers take aim at Pelicans
With six games remaining in the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers will look to keep their grip on home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs when they play host to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.,The Lakers (46-30) are in fourth place in the Western Conference but hold just a...

Rested Nuggets aim to brush aside Warriors
The Denver Nuggets get an opportunity to complete a regular-season sweep of a potential first-round playoff opponent when they visit the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Friday night.,In the last of three matchups against Golden State (45-31) this season, the Nuggets (47-30) will enjoy the ...

Bulls keep bigger picture in mind in encounter vs. Blazers
Fresh off locking in a play-in berth, the Chicago Bulls aim to improve their postseason seeding -- starting with their home game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.,After beating the Toronto Raptors 137-118 on Tuesday night, Chicago (34-42) cannot finish lower than 10th in the Eastern Conf...

Pistons aim to punch ticket to playoffs in clash vs. Raptors
The Detroit Pistons visit the Toronto Raptors on Friday night with a chance to clinch their first playoff berth since the 2018-19 season.,The Pistons (42-34) are just one win or one Orlando Magic loss away from being assured of advancing to the postseason. ,The Raptors (28-49) were eliminated from p...

Scoreless in 3 straight games, Reds search for offense vs. Brewers
The Cincinnati Reds will be out to avoid a major league record when they face the host Milwaukee Brewers on Friday in the second contest of the four-game series.,The Reds suffered their third consecutive 1-0 loss in the series opener on Thursday. The Reds are the first team to lose three consecutive...

Orioles' Gunnar Henderson expected to be in lineup vs. Royals
The biggest star of the Orioles is expected to participate for the first time this season when Baltimore opens a three-game series against the host Kansas City Royals on Friday night.,Shortstop Gunnar Henderson is slated to be in the lineup after recovering from a right intercostal strain that sidel...

D-backs bring powerful offense to Washington
Although their three-game winning streak ended Thursday, the Arizona Diamondbacks are rolling on offense as they begin a three-game road series against the Washington Nationals on Friday.,The Diamondbacks fell 9-7 to the host New York Yankees on Thursday, while the Nationals had the day off after op...

Jesus Luzardo, hot Phillies attempt to hand Dodgers first loss
The Los Angeles Dodgers were expected to be the cream of the crop in the major leagues this season -- and they have not disappointed thus far.,The Dodgers look to improve to 9-0 on Friday when they begin a three-game road series against the Philadelphia Phillies.,Sporting a roster loaded with supers...

Max Fried, Yankees aim to spoil Pirates' home opener
Max Fried will make his second start for the New York Yankees against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday afternoon as he looks for a better outing than he had in his team and season debut.,The Friday game will be the home opener for the Pirates, who went a combined 2-5 in a season-opening road tr...

With offense on rise, Red Sox play home opener vs. Cards
Fresh off their first series win of the season in Baltimore, the Boston Red Sox are set for their home opener on Friday, the start of a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals.,The Red Sox are homeward bound following back-to-back wins over the Orioles, including an 8-4 victory on Thursday...

Eric Dixon's big second half helps Villanova edge USC
Eric Dixon scored 24 of his 28 points in the second half, including the go-ahead free throw with 18 seconds remaining, and Villanova outlasted Southern California 60-59 in the quarterfinal round of the College Basketball Crown on Thursday in Las Vegas. ,Dixon, who became the program's all-time scori...

Eric Dixon helps Villanova edge USC
Eric Dixon scored 24 of his 28 points in the second half, including the go-ahead free throw with 18 seconds remaining, and Villanova outlasted Southern California 60-59 in the quarterfinal round of the College Basketball Crown on Thursday in Las Vegas. ,Dixon, who became the program's all-time scori...

Chattanooga claims NIT title with OT win over UC Irvine
Garrison Keeslar made the go-ahead jumper with 11 seconds left in overtime as Chattanooga won its first NIT championship with an 85-84 victory over UC Irvine on Thursday in Indianapolis.,Collin Mullholland scored 19 points for the Mocs (29-9), while Trey Bonham (19 points, 10 rebounds) and Keeslar (...

Wolves G Anthony Edwards returns to game after hurting ankle
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards returned for the second half after sustaining an apparent ankle injury during Minnesota's 105-90 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday in New York.,With 3:54 left in the second quarter, Edwards drilled a 3-pointer in the corner. When backing up, he tumbled over...

Low-scoring Rangers face tough task vs. stingy Rays
The Texas Rangers have been winning, even if they haven't been doing much scoring.,The Rangers will try to get their bats going when they host the Tampa Bay Rays for a three-game series starting Friday in Arlington, Texas.,Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle (0-0, 5.40 ERA) faces Rays right-hander Zack...