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Chargers continue deep dive into 2024 RB class ahead of NFL draft

The Chargers have a thin running back room, even after the signing of J.K. Dobbins. Will they select one later this week?


2024 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 - Final Predictions from All 32 Teams

Alright, folks, NFL Draft week is finally here: that magical time when every fan can dare to dream again! If you've been reading some of these mocks during the season, you know what a ride it's been and I sincerely appreciate any of you who've been following along. With the first big wave of NFL ...


Champs or Chumps: Andy Pages and Jonatan Clase Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

Last week, we explored how prospect rankings don't always equate to immediate fantasy baseball value. You probably want to roster Jackson Holliday in 2028, but his chances of making a quick impact in our game are low. The converse is also true. Players who don't have much prospect pedigree may have...


NFL Draft sleepers: 11 potential steals in 2024 include Spencer Rattler, Brenden Rice

The 2024 NFL Draft is full of great sleeper candidates. Here's why Spencer Rattler, Brenden Rice, and Dominick Puni might be among the best.


Pens Points: Wilkes-Barre stocks up for playoffs

Catch up on the latest hockey headlines in today’s Pens Points.


Open thread: What positions should the Lions avoid with their first pick?

We’ve seen the Detroit Lions and Brad Holmes go against the grain many times, but which positions should they absolutely avoid with their first pick?


The 12 most likely picks for the 49ers at No. 31

Two of the top players are wide receivers


Why is the future of Dominican Juan Soto with the Yankees still uncertain?

Brian Cashman broke his silence in the face of questions about Juan Soto’s future in the New York Yankees


Mariners-Rockies fan interference video: Why Jacob Stallings' potential walk-off home run was called an out

The fan interference rule in baseball came into play on Sunday afternoon at Coors Field in Denver.


Why Michigan will land a transfer portal receiver

Michigan may have explosive wideouts, but the depth at the position is thin.


Isaiah Swope follows coach, teammate to Saint Louis

Former Indiana State guard Isaiah Swope committed to Saint Louis on Monday, following in the footsteps of his coach and teammate. The guard joins coach Josh Schertz and big man Robbie Avila on the Billikens for the 2024-25 season.


Minnesota Vikings NFL draft predictions, according to latest expert mock drafts

The Minnesota Vikings have the No. 11 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Here's what experts say they might do in Thursday's first round.


What are compensatory picks in the NFL draft? Explaining bonus selections.

There will be 257 selections in the 2024 NFL draft. Thirty-four of those, more than a full round's worth of draft picks, will be compensatory picks.


MLB power rankings: The futile Chicago White Sox are the worst team in baseball ... by far

The 3-18 Chicago White Sox have been held to two or fewer runs in 14 of 21 games.


Oklahoma Sooners add transfer defensive tackle Jermayne Lole

Since the day Brent Venables arrived in Norman, the mission has been clear. Get the Oklahoma Sooners ready for the SEC. To that end, Venables and his coaching staff have been working tirelessly to overhaul the Sooners defense, in particular the defensive line. And they added…


Bo Nix NFL Draft scouting report: What Oregon QB says about Drew Brees comparisons, being a first-round pick

Quarterbacks are all the rage in the 2024 NFL Draft, but will Bo Nix join the first-round party? We break down the Oregon QBs first-round outlook and talk to him about his Drew Brees comparisons.


Mets Morning News for April 22, 2024

Your Monday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.


Braves News: Travis D’Arnaud Goes Deep Again, Ronald Acuna Jr. Sets New Stolen Base Record, More

It was a historic night in Atlanta.


Players Grades: Lakers vs. Nuggets

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 101-99 Game 2 loss to the Nuggets.


What’s behind the Yankees bullpen’s dramatic strikeout decline — and what they can do to reverse it

The Yankees’ kingdom for a Dellin Betances. Or an Andrew Miller. Or Aroldis Chapman. Or even Chad Green. A staple of Yankees success over the last decade-plus has been having a powerful, deep bullpen that revolved around the strikeout. But in each of the past two seasons, the Yankees ranked 12th in the majors in relief strikeout percentage, albeit at a still-sizable 24.2 percent in 2022 and 24 percent last year. But entering the weekend, the...


How good is J.J. McCarthy? Why Michigan QB is drawing Jim Harbaugh comparisons from Mel Kiper Jr.

J.J. McCarthy is one of the most polarizing players in the 2024 NFL Draft. SN breaks down what to expect from the Michigan QB in the NFL.


What signing Mitchell Wilcox before the draft means for the Patriots

The Patriots bolstered their tight end depth chart before the draft.


2024 NFL Draft quarterback odds, props, predictions: Mystery surrounds No. 2 pick, McCarthy a wild card

Here are the latest 2024 NFL Draft quarterback odds, props and predictions, with Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye heavy favorites to go top-five.


Cards look to ride rare offensive breakthrough vs. D-backs

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol figured his slumping offense was ready to break out at any point. That time came Monday night when the Cardinals rallied from a three-run deficit to post a 5-3 win over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.


What NASCAR Cup drivers had to say after Sunday's Talladega race

Drivers had much to say after the 188-lap race.


What time does the NFL draft start? Date, start time, order and more to know for 2024

The 2024 NFL draft is set to get underway this week, and the smokescreens will be lifted. Here's what to know about the draft.


Packers roster updates, team announces 4-3 linebackers and defensive linemen

The only real question left is whether Colby Wooden is an end or tackle in Green Bay’s new 4-3 defense.


12-11 - Rangers win battle of most momentum-changing play in baseball 6-4

Andrew Knizner’s three-run shot shifts tide for Texas


My favorite 2024 NFL Draft prospects at every position on the field

J.P. Acosta’s favorite NFL Draft prospects at every position in 2024.


Longtime Hawkeyes football broadcaster Ed Podolak steps down from his radio analyst role

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Longtime Iowa football broadcaster Ed Podolak announced Monday he will move out of the radio booth this season and limit his appearances to pregame shows and podcasts. Podolak played quarterback and running back for the Hawkeyes before he became a fixture at running back for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1969-77. He was a color commentator for NBC and ESPN before he joined the Iowa radio team in 1982. He worked nearly 500...


5 coaches who have to make Expanded College Football Playoff in 2024

Now that the college football spring games have all but sprung us into the excitement again for the upcoming 2024 season, it’s time to start thinking once again about the new expanded College Football Playoff that will be moving to 12 teams this year. The sport of college football is changing rapidly, with the expanded


Did referees miss timeout call from 76ers' Nick Nurse? Explaining controversial ending to Knicks' Game 2 win

One of the best endings to a playoff game you will see occurred Monday night at Madison Square Garden, but not without some controversy.


The Most Underrated Red Sox Prospect Might Get His Shot Soon

He’s never been highly touted, but this dude keeps posting numbers.


Brewers Week in Review: Week 4

Brewers expand NL Central lead


Seven big-name college football standouts who could be in for long wait in 2024 NFL draft

Not all of college football's marquee players have an easy time in the NFL draft, and these seven players could have a rough go of it this year.


Who are the Top 12 Picks in 2024 Fantasy Football?

We might be a few months away from fantasy football drafts, but it is never too early to start researching and getting an idea of where players are falling in drafts, especially in the first round. Despite many fantasy managers choosing to wait until closer to the season to start studying, the best...


Rays 1 Tigers 7: Have we hit bottom yet?

Friends, I’m sorry. You all deserve a great recap. You deserve to read about the highs and lows, you deserve clips of highlights, and a few droll personal observations. But I just don’t have it in me tonight. For the moment, at least, I am so over this team. I had barely gotten my Bally app booted up when Mark Canha hit a first inning home run. With the Tigers impressive young Tarik Skubal on the mound, I had a strong suspicion that this slender...


Tuesday Bird Droppings: Heston Kjerstad is joining the Orioles

After weeks of tearing up minor league pitching, the Orioles’ slugging prospect is on his way to replace the injured Austin Hays.


With the First Pick: 'What teams should do' mock, final big board and more as 2024 NFL Draft week kicks off

Everything you need to know around the NFL Draft for April 22


MLB betting: Red Sox vs. Guardians odds, pick, predictions for Tuesday 4/23

D.J. James of the Action Network shares his Red Sox vs. Guardians pick today, including MLB odds and predictions for the series opener at Progressive Field on Tuesday, April 23.


Orioles' Jackson Holliday seeks to get untracked vs. Angels

Baltimore Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday will be back in the lineup on Tuesday night after playing in just one of the past three games. The goal is for the Orioles infielder to relax and produce quality plate appearances in the game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.


"They're still the second best Dream Team, and yea I said it" - Shaquille O'Neal doesn't believe the 1992 Team USA roster is the best ever

Shaq thinks Dream Team II and III are more stacked than the "original" one.


Trans middle school athlete wins girls shot put by more than 3ft

Trans middle school athlete wins girls shot put by more than 3ft


Who is competing with Zach Wilson for the starting quarterback position at the Denver Broncos?

Zach Wilson will contest for a position with quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci after Russell Wilson’s departure from the Denver Broncos.


Did Nick Nurse really call timeout before the Knicks' miraculous Game 2 sequence? The 76ers coach might have a case

Look, I don't foresee the Philadelphia 76ers winning the grievance over officiating that they're planning on filing after the Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks. There's no way the NBA changes anything to cause a firestorm. But I do think Sixers coach Nick Nurse might h


3 Mets minor leaguers who should have numbers begging for an MLB promotion but don't

These three New York Mets minor leaguers should have numbers begging for an MLB promotion. Unfortunately, they don't.


A major Mets team weakness they’ve been able to overcome with a strength

A major weakness for the New York Mets in 2024 has been masked thus far because of a strength somewhere else.


NYY news: Ump show in the Bronx

Umpire doubles down on baffling Boone ejection; Verdugo says the Yankees’ 2024 clubhouse is his favorite; Rodón guts out excellent performance using his entire arsenal


The Open Field: Which players are on your ‘must draft’ list for the Seahawks?

Who do you want the Seahawks to draft no matter what it takes?


2024 Big Blue View Big Board - How do the prospects stack up?

It’s officially Draft Week