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NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, biggest offseason decisions

Who knocked the Panthers off the throne? Plus, we break down the key free agency, trade and draft moves for each club this summer.


Dodgers home opener had Adrián Beltré to start & a 3-inning save to finish

A Hall of Fame battery for the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium, followed by a fascinating contrasts of pitching styles on the mound


Connecticut continues March Madness domination as leaving legacy provides motivation

Another NCAA Tournament game and another rout for Connecticut. The defending champions seem unstoppable with players galvanized by creating legacy.


NCAA Tournament: What Tommy Lloyd, Arizona players said after Sweet 16 loss to Clemson

LOS ANGELES—Arizona has reached the Sweet 16 twice in the first three year under Tommy Lloyd, but both times it has lost in that round to a lower-seeded team. Does that make the 2023-24 season a disappointment? “We’ll analyze all that after the season,” Lloyd said shortly after the 77-72 loss to Clemson. “I’m proud of these guys. These guys did an amazing job this year. They’re a great team. They’re a team that we had the ability to get to a...


Ranking college football's top 10 defensive backs for 2024

The voting was tight in our latest top 10 position poll, with several candidates worthy of the top spot.


Who are 10 best players left in March Madness during the Sweet 16?

With the Sweet 16 starting tonight, here are the ten best players remaining in the NCAA Tournament.


Alabama stuns North Carolina, more Sweet 16 action today | Opening Day takeaways

The Crimson Tide found an unlikely season-saver in Grant Nelson; Juan Soto powers Yankees


Chiefs' Andy Reid impresses with perfect ceremonial first pitch at Royals' Opening Day

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid did not disappoint when he was called on to throw out the first pitch for the Royals on Opening Day Thursday.


Red Sox use power and athleticism to beat Mariners in Alex Cora’s first opener win

SEATTLE — Five years ago, the Red Sox arrived in Seattle for a three-city, West Coast road trip to start the season, just months after winning the World Series. It was a short offseason — for good reason — but the Red Sox were undoubtedly unprepared when the 2019 season began and a 3-8 road trip doomed the team from get-go. “I’ll tell you what, I feel a lot different than in 2019 here,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said, sitting in the same dugout...


Ranking The Greatest Shortstops of All-Time


Hijab-wearing players in women's NCAA Tournament hope to inspire others

N.C. State's Jannah Eissa and UC Irvine's Diaba Konate are bringing visibility and inspiration to some Muslim women by wearing hjiabs while they play basketball. They aren't the first women to do it in NCAA Tournament play, but with record viewership and attendance they are certainly getting noticed. “Representation really matters,” said Konate, whose team lost in the first round of the tournament to Gonzaga. “Just having people, young Muslim...


Anthony Volpe joins Yankees legend with impressive Opening Day stat

New York Yankees SS Anthony Volpe joined Derek Jeter with an impressive Opening Day stat.


2024 NHL playoffs: Bracket, updated standings, latest playoff picture and more

With fewer than three weeks remaining in the NHL regular season, here are the updated standings and where the playoff races stand.


Former All-SEC Florida Guard Riley Kugel Announces Top Four Schools

Huge news in the transfer portal


Former collegiate swimmer fights misinformation about transgender athletes

Schuyler Bailar swam for the Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving team as the first openly transgender NCAA Division I swimmer. Today, he's an author and educator.


Dusty May, Michigan reach out to first four transfer portal targets

May is not wasting any time getting to work.


Everything you need to know about the team standing between Illinois and a Final Four

Bring on the Huskies.


2024 NFL Draft Big-name players who will go in the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.


NIT bracket for 2024 tournament: Schedule, TV times for March Madness event

There are 32 teams in this year's National Invitational Tournament have been selected. A look at the NIT bracket and schedule of games.


When does Caitlin Clark play again? NCAA Tournament schedule, TV channel for Iowa's next March Madness game

Here is everything you need to know about Iowa's next NCAA Tournament game, including TV and streaming options for the Sweet 16 contest.


5 MLB Players That Should Be Immediately Removed From The Hall of Fame…And 5 That Deserve To Be In It


O'Neill homers for record 5th straight Opening Day as Red Sox win

Tyler O'Neill homered in his fifth straight Opening Day game to set a new major league record.


Who is Austrian heptathlon superstar Ivona Dadic?


Diamondbacks Shatter Modern-Day MLB Record on Opening Day

As highlighted by the Arizona broadcast team, the Diamondbacks set a modern-day MLB record by scoring 14 runs in a single inning on Opening Day. The last time a team scored more than 14 runs in one inning on Opening Day dates all the way back to 1900.


Eagles 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Visit Tracker: Who Is Philadelphia Interested in?

After a busy start to free agency, the Philadelphia Eagles are shifting their focus toward the 2024 NFL Draft. As the Eagles continue to prepare for April’s event, it’s important to keep an eye on which prospects are visiting Philadelphia. Eagles’ Recent Draft History Proves Value of 30 Visits During Eagles general manager Howie Roseman’s tenure, the franchise has placed a high value on the team’s 30 allotted visits prior to each year’s draft....


NBA Point Guards With The Most Championships

Magic Johnson and Stephen Curry are among the point guards who have won the most championships in NBA history.


UNC vs Alabama: Three Things Learned

It almost never ends well but this game is going to mess with our heads for a while.


Oakland Athletics fans boycott home opener outside stadium in protest of Las Vegas move

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Many fans at the Oakland Coliseum were still hanging out in the parking lot when Alex Wood delivered the first pitch of the season for the Athletics against the Cleveland Guardians. And they had no intention of going into the stadium. In protest of the A’s planned move to Las Vegas in 2028, fan groups staged a boycott of the home opener Thursday, purchasing tickets to the game to organize a block party outside the stadium....


Can 'villain' Colorado Buffaloes overcome Caitlin Clark, Iowa (and the refs)?

The Colorado women's basketball team started the season by beating No. 1 LSU. Can the Buffaloes finish it by ending Caitlin Clark's college career?


UConn's dominance and the challenges of repeating as national champion

The Huskies are making it look easy to win back-to-back NCAA titles, despite the pressures faced by former champions that preceded them.


Team USA makes huge Caitlin Clark Olympics call after WNBA Draft decision

If Iowa is eliminated from the NCAA Tournament, Team USA basketball revealed that Caitlin Clark would be the only college player to attend its training camp roster for the Olympics


Undaunted Illinois gets past Iowa State, advances to Elite Eight

Illinois outlasted Iowa State 72-69 on Thursday night and will take a "why not us" attitude into its Elite Eight matchup against defending champion UConn.


Wisconsin vs. Quinnipiac: Opponent Preview

The Badgers start their bid for a championship on Friday against the reigning champs in Quinnipiac.


Cubs steal run off apparent blown call in ninth-inning controversy vs. Rangers

Home plate umpire Chad Fairchild missed a foul ball in the ninth inning of the Rangers-Cubs game Thursday, and it nearly cost Texas a win on Opening Day. Miles Mastrobuoni, with runners on first and second in the top of the frame, appeared to foul off the second pitch from closer José Leclerc, but when the ball bounced past catcher Jonah Heim and onto the grass, Fairchild didn’t signal that there had been contact — even as Heim pleaded for the...


Marquette vs. NC State: Predictions, picks, odds for Friday's March Madness game

No. 2 Marquette takes on No. 11 North Carolina State in the Sweet 16 of the men's March Madness tournament. Here's what to know about the matchup.


Late surge lifts Alabama over No. 1 North Carolina

LOS ANGELES -- Grant Nelson scored fourth-seeded Alabama's final five points, including a late three-point play that put the Crimson Tide ahead for good in a 89-87 win over top-seeded North Carolina on Thursday in an NCAA Tournament West Region semifinal.


Who is in the Elite 8? Latest March Madness bracket results and updates

With the Sweet 16 underway, here's every team to have advanced to the Elite 8. Latest results and March Madness schedule.


Elite 2025 4-Star Linebacker Anthony Sacca Sets Commitment Date, Names Finalists

Huge news on the recruiting trail


Where to watch Texas vs. Oklahoma State softball today: TV channel, live streams, start times for Big 12 series

Here's what you need to know about the pending three-game set between Texas and Oklahoma State, including broadcast information and start times.


What March Madness games are on today? Time, TV channel, live stream for women's NCAA tournament Sweet 16

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, JuJu Watkins and more are in action for the Sweet 16 as March Madness continues.


Closers and Saves Bullpen Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 1 (Opening Day)

We've made it, folks! The offseason is behind us, the Seoul Series already happened, and Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues are both just memories. It's opening weekend 2024 and...there is already so much going on in the league's bullpens. We had a few Opening Day surprises regarding how managers chose ...


NCAA Tournament roundup: Alabama stuns top seed UNC

Grant Nelson scored fourth-seeded Alabama's final five points, including a three-point play with 38 seconds left that put the Crimson Tide ahead for good in a 89-87 win over top-seeded North Carolina on Thursday in an NCAA Tournament West Region semifinal in Los Angeles.


Juan Soto’s ridiculous game-saving throw caps Yankees’ thrilling Opening Day win over Astros

HOUSTON — The Yankees acquired Juan Soto predominantly for his bat and his eye. But it was his arm that saved them in his Yankees debut. Soto threw out a runner at the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning to help preserve a 5-4 comeback win over the Astros in Thursday’s Opening Day thriller at Minute Maid Park. “That was a Yankee classic right there,” Aaron Judge said of Soto’s debut. The Yankees also took a page out of Soto’s book by putting...


Every MLB pitcher in the 3,000-strikeout club

Basically everyone loves round-number milestones, from 500 home runs to 300 pitcher wins to 3,000 strikeouts. The number 3,000 works quite well for a milestone. Currently, there are 19 pitchers who have racked up at least 3,000 K’s in MLB. Here is that club in rarified air when it comes to bat whiffing.


NASCAR 2024: Here's what Friday's schedule at Richmond Raceway looks like

The 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour teams are scheduled to be on the 0.


Mets’ final Opening Day roster decisions settled by injury

The Mets have reached a conclusion on the final two spots in their bullpen. Michael Tonkin and Yohan Ramirez were added to the Mets’ Opening Day roster Thursday and a third candidate from the group, Sean Reid-Foley, was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement. All three pitchers are without remaining minor league options. Tonkin appeared in 45 games last season for the Braves and pitched to a 4.28 ERA. The Mets signed him to...


Shohei Ohtani's debut at Dodger Stadium was not what was expected. How was the LA star's performance?

The Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 with little collaboration from Ohtani.. The day Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers fans were eagerly waiting for finally arrived. The Japanese player finally made his long-awaited debut at Dodger Stadium against a rival that seemed easy, the St. Louis Cardinals. But his first appearance in front of his home crowd was not what they expected. The arrival of Ohtani to the Californian team was one...


Mark Jackson explains why Tim Duncan is not underrated as an All-Time player: "I don't think we disrespect him"

Jackson thinks that Duncan would’ve been as great as he was if he played in the NBA today


Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer drops fiery take on women’s March Madness format

Stanford women’s basketball coach, Tara VanDerveer, delivered a potent critique of the current women’s March Madness format, advocating for a strategic reevaluation to align with the rapid growth and evolving dynamics of women’s college basketball. Speaking ahead of the Cardinal’s clash on Friday with the NC State Wolfpack in the Portland 4 regional semifinal, VanDerveer, […] The post Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer drops fiery take on women’s...


2024 NCAA Tournament expert picks: Predictions for Thursday's Sweet 16 games

March Madness is full-steam ahead towards the Final Four, but there are a couple more stops to make before teams meet in Arizona.