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Bears to make stadium decision soon with eye on '29 season
Chicago Bears team president and CEO Kevin Warren expressed optimism about an impending stadium decision one day after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said that the Bears were on the clock.,"We're in an excellent position," Warren said Wednesday at the NFL's league meetings. "I recently said that the...

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo seriously considered taking Suns' job
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said he "talked seriously" last offseason about becoming coach of the Phoenix Suns, a franchise owned by Mat Ishbia, a former Spartans player.,Izzo made the revelation on "The Dan Patrick Show" on Wednesday when the topic turned to past NBA opportunities for the 71-year...

Tiger Woods can leave U.S. for treatment; will not captain '27 Ryder Cup team
Tiger Woods was granted a request Wednesday by a Florida judge to leave the United States to enter a comprehensive inpatient treatment facility as he faces misdemeanor driving under the influence charges, according to court records cited by multiple reports.,Martin County Court Judge Darren Steele g...

Michigan starting G Elliot Cadeau hit with medical situation
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau did not travel with his teammates to Indianapolis Wednesday for the Final Four due to an allergic reaction to something he ate, according to team officials.,Cadeau is expected to meet the team later Wednesday evening as they prepare to face Arizona in the ...

Kansas coach Bill Self returning for 2026-27 season
After discussing his coaching future with family, Bill Self announced Wednesday that he will return as Kansas coach for the 2026-27 season.,Self, 63, indicated he still has the desire to coach the Jayhawks to the highest level possible.,"Jayhawk Nation, with renewed clarity and the ongoing support f...

Roger Goodell: Steve Tisch doesn't own Giants; no violations found related to Epstein
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed that New York Giants chairman Steve Tisch is no longer co-owner of the club and has not committed any violations that are subject to the league's personal conduct policy.,Tisch was named 440 times in U.S. Department of Justice documents related to sex offende...

Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu say they are returning to Liberty
Liberty stars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu both said Wednesday that they will re-sign with New York, ending suspense over their intentions as free agents.,Stewart will embark on her fourth season with the Liberty and tenth WNBA campaign overall. She is a two-time MVP, winning the award with t...

Tommy Fleetwood headlines Texas Open field as The Masters looms
It's go time for the PGA Tour stalwarts who are searching for some form before they travel to Augusta National -- and it's the last chance for everyone else to snag a ticket.,The Valero Texas Open once again occupies the week before the Masters on the tour schedule, and Englishman Tommy Fleetwood wi...

Blue Jackets desperate to break road drought in Carolina
The Carolina Hurricanes will look to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets for the second time in three days when the Metropolitan Division rivals meet on Thursday in Raleigh, N.C.,Tuesday's game in Columbus was tied until 12:42 of the third period, when Nikolaj Ehlers' long-range shot beat a screened Je...

Tiger Woods allowed to leave U.S. for 'intensive' treatment program
Tiger Woods was granted a request Wednesday by a Florida judge to leave the United States to enter a comprehensive inpatient treatment facility as he faces misdemeanor driving under the influence charges, ESPN reported, citing court records.,Martin County Court Judge Darren Steele granted the motion...

Flyers sign D David Jiricek to 2-year, $3M extension
The Philadelphia Flyers signed defenseman David Jiricek to a two-year, $3 million contract extension Wednesday.,Jiricek, 22, joined Philadelphia in a March 6 trade that sent forward Bobby Brink to the Minnesota Wild. He has yet to play for the Flyers.,He has since recorded 10 points (two goals, eigh...

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza shows NFL skills for Raiders, others at pro day
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Fernando Mendoza changed his LinkedIn status to "Open to Work" in January, and the Indiana quarterback proved he is taking this professional football thing seriously at the Hoosiers' pro day on Wednesday. ,Most general managers and scouts downplay the meaning of pro day workouts...

Brewers rally in six-run eighth to topple Rays
Christian Yelich chopped a tiebreaking two-run single in a six-run eighth inning, and the host Milwaukee Brewers rallied to an 8-2 win against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon.,Yelich and Garrett Mitchell (double, stolen base) each went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run. Brice Turang clubbed ...

Men's NCAA Tournament TV ratings best in 30-plus years
As the Final Four approaches, some blocks of the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament have been the most watched in more than 30 years, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel numbers released Wednesday.,CBS Sports and TNT Sports averaged 10.3 million viewers through last weekend's Elite Eight, making it the mo...

Alabama hires former assistant Pauline Love as head coach
Alabama hired former Crimson Tide assistant Pauline Love as the new women's basketball coach on Wednesday.,Love replaces Kristy Curry, who departed last week after 13 seasons to become the head coach at South Florida.,Love was the associate head coach at Oklahoma in 2025-26 after one season on the A...

Report: Campbell coach John Andrzejek joining Louisville staff
Campbell men's basketball coach John Andrzejek resigned after one season on Wednesday, citing incompatible differences with the school's administrators.,"Simply put -- the institution now has different priorities, and they are not compatible with putting the kind of team on the floor that you deserv...

Falcons sign CB Darnay Holmes, LB DeAngelo Malone
The Atlanta Falcons signed cornerback Darnay Holmes and re-signed outside linebacker DeAngelo Malone on Wednesday.,Contract details were not disclosed.,Holmes, 27, spent the past two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders and has 164 tackles with four interceptions, two forced fumbles and 21 passes defe...

Dodgers acquire LHP Jake Eder in trade with Nationals
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired left-hander Jake Eder in a trade with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday for cash considerations.,Eder, 27, was designated for assignment by the Nationals on March 28 after he had a 2.70 ERA in three appearances (two starts) at spring training.,Eder has nine caree...

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...

Reports: Titans sign QB Hendon Hooker among four additions
The Tennessee Titans are signing quarterback Hendon Hooker, running back Michael Carter and wide receivers K.J. Osborn and Lance McCutcheon, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Financial terms were not disclosed on any of the deals, with the players expected to add depth during training camp and in...