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Ducks D Radko Gudas to face music, will play Maple Leafs
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas said he will play against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday despite sitting out Saturday with a lower-body injury.,It's notable news because Gudas' illegal knee-on-knee hit ended Toronto captain Auston Matthews' season back on March 12. Gudas was suspended for fi...
NFL, TMRW Sports joining forces to create professional flag football league
The NFL announced Monday it has joined forces with TMRW Sports to launch a professional flag football league for women and men.,TMRW Sports is the group, co-founded by Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, that partnered with the PGA Tour to create TGL, the made-for-TV golf league that uses technology to br...
Mauricio Pochettino 'open' to coaching USMNT post-World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino said Monday his time as the head coach of the U.S. men's national team may not be over after this year's World Cup.,"Who knows what is going to happen," Pochettino told reporters as the USMNT prepared for Tuesday's friendly against Portugal at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. "We...
Lionel Messi to start for Argentina in friendly against Zambia
Lionel Messi will suit up and start in Tuesday's home friendly against Zambia, Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed Monday.,"Yes, I think he'll start from the beginning tomorrow," Scaloni told reporters.,In Friday's 2-1 home victory over Mauritania in a friendly, Messi came on as...
Surging toward postseason, Bruins battle playoff-bound Stars
While a playoff berth is not officially secure yet, the Boston Bruins showed something special in a crucial game against one of their closest competitors in the Eastern Conference their last time out.,First-year coach Marco Sturm's Bruins -- who rallied from a 3-0 third-period deficit to post Sunday...
Rams' Sean McVay defends Puka Nacua amidst allegations
With Puka Nacua facing a lawsuit for allegedly biting two women and making an antisemitic statement during a New Year's Eve gathering, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday that he has a "close relationship" with the wide receiver and supports him.,"You guys know, I trust this kid's heart," ...
Masters coverage to begin on Amazon Prime
Live broadcast coverage of the Masters Tournament will begin earlier in 2026 than in previous years, with Amazon Prime adding two-hour windows for each of the first two rounds.,Coverage of the 90th edition of the Masters will begin at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 9, and run through 3 p.m. ET on Amaz...
Gus Malzahn, Jeff Tedford joining CFP selection committee
Former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn and Cal head coach Jeff Tedford are joining the College Football Playoff's selection committee starting next season.,They will serve three-year terms, alongside fellow new member and Louisiana athletic director Bryan Maggard.,"The additions of Bryan Maggard, Gus ...
Utah State hires Northern Iowa's Ben Jacobson
Utah State announced the hire of Northern Iowa's Ben Jacobson to succeed Jerrod Calhoun as its head coach on Monday.,Jacobson, 55, has coached at Northern Iowa for 20 seasons, compiling a 397-259 record and leading the Panthers to the NCAA Tournament for a fifth time in 2025-26. He took them to the ...
Rams considering signing Kirk Cousins as backup QB
Los Angeles coach Sean McVay is open to a potential reunion with Kirk Cousins as the team's backup quarterback behind reigning MVP Matthew Stafford.,The Rams are also open to re-signing Jimmy Garoppolo, who has served as the team's backup for the last two seasons. However, Garoppolo is a free agent...
Bills QB Josh Allen (foot) likely 'full-go' for offseason program
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is out of his walking boot and looking positioned for a full recovery from his right foot injury in time for the start of offseason workouts, GM Billy Beane told reporters Monday at the league's spring meetings in Phoenix. ,"His foot, I don't want to say it's 100...
Sporting KC extend D Zorhan Bassong through 2028-29
Sporting Kansas City signed left back Zorhan Bassong to a contract extension on Monday.,The 26-year-old Canadian defender's new deal runs through 2028-29 with options through 2030-31.,"We are delighted that Zorhan has made the decision to commit his future to the club and sign a long-term extension,...
Braves option pitching prospect Didier Fuentes, call up Martin Perez
To further his development as a starting pitcher, the Atlanta Braves optioned right-handed prospect Didier Fuentes to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday and purchased the contract of veteran left-hander Martin Perez.,Fuentes, 20, ranked by MLB Pipeline as the Braves' No. 3 prospect, threw 56 pitches over f...
Report: Browns withdraw rule change proposal for draft pick trades
The Cleveland Browns have withdrawn their proposed rule change which would have extended how far out teams can trade draft picks, according to an NFL Network report.,The Browns proposed the rule earlier this month, hoping to grow the range at which teams can trade draft picks from three years to fiv...
Broncos QB Bo Nix (ankle) will be ready for OTAs
The ankle injury which kept Broncos quarterback Bo Nix out of last year's AFC Championship won't cause him to miss any on-field offseason work.,Nix will be fully recovered from the fractured right ankle he sustained in Denver's Jan. 17 divisional-round playoff win over Buffalo by the time OTAs start...
John Harbaugh, Giants considering Odell Beckham Jr. reunion
The New York Giants have discussed a reunion with former wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., coach John Harbaugh confirmed Monday at the NFL's league meetings.,Harbaugh, who said he still regularly talks and texts with Beckham after coaching him in 2023 with the Baltimore Ravens, said he's one of his "...
Bills pick up TE Dalton Kincaid's option for 2027
The Buffalo Bills officially picked up the fifth year option on tight end Dalton Kincaid's rookie contract.,General manager Brandon Beane confirmed the move on Monday at the league meetings in Phoenix.,Kincaid, a first-round pick (25th overall) in 2023, will earn $8.1 million fully guaranteed for th...
49ers 'in no rush' to remove WR Brandon Aiyuk from roster
While not hiding the fact that a separation is coming at some point, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan isn't putting a date on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's removal from the roster.,"I don't have a date," Shanahan said Monday at the NFL league meetings in Phoenix when asked when the 49ers migh...
Reports: Charleston hires Akron's John Groce as coach
The College of Charleston is hiring Akron's John Groce as its new men's basketball coach, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Groce, 54, has guided the Zips to the NCAA Tournament in four of the past five seasons following previous coaching stints at Illinois (2012-17) and Ohio (2008-12).,Groce replac...
Report: Utah State hiring Northern Iowa's Ben Jacobson
Utah State is hiring Northern Iowa's Ben Jacobson to succeed Jerrod Calhoun as the men's basketball coach, ESPN reported Monday.,Jacobson, 55, has coached at Northern Iowa for 20 seasons, compiling a 397-259 record and leading the Panthers to the NCAA Tournament for a fifth time in 2025-26. He took ...