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49ers Could Find Brock Purdy Insurance With Big-Named QB

The San Francisco 49ers have questionable quarterback depth behind Brock Purdy, and San Francisco Chronicle writer Eric Branch suggested an aptly-named option. The post 49ers Could Find Brock Purdy Insurance With Big-Named QB appeared first on Heavy.com.

"If you could carry the ball like the guards do today, that's a huge advantage" - B.J. Armstrong talks about how guard play has changed

Today’s guards have an advantage players from the previous era didn’t have.

No. 2 Safety In Alabama Eric Winters Announces Top Five Schools

Huge news on the recruiting trail

Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities

PHOENIX (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat next to the former Arizona Coyotes owner in a downtown Phoenix hotel meeting room, trying to put a positive spin on the funeral for a franchise. Later Friday, Bettman sat next to the new Coyotes owner in Salt Lake City to bask in the excitement of the league's newest city and a fan base that had been itching for another team to join the NBA's Utah Jazz. One day, two drastically different news...

Dominant Verstappen takes pole for Chinese GP after sprint victory

Triple world champion Max Verstappen took pole position on Saturday for the Chinese Grand Prix, 0.322 seconds ahead of Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez with Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso third. "The car worked even better in qualifying," said Verstappen, who recorded the Red Bull team's 100th pole position and his first in China.

NHL futures odds 2024: Top Stanley Cup playoff predictions, series picks, best bets by proven hockey expert

Bruce Marshall is on a roll with his NHL picks and he's revealed his top 2024 NHL futures best bets

Yankees starter Nestor Cortes’ funky pump-fake is illegal pitch: MLB

Nestor Cortes believes he made baseball history Sunday when he might have invented the pitcher pump-fake. But if he was the first to use the tactic, he also would be the last — or at least the last to get away with it. Cortes was informed by MLB on Monday that his latest trick — in which he feigned a throw, waving his left arm at Cleveland’s Andres Gimenez before raising his knee and then continuing with an actual pitch — is not allowed....

College Football Stadiums Ranked From Worst To Best - Where Does Yours Land?

These are the worst stadiums in college football.

Lions 7-round NFL mock draft: Detroit bolsters WRs room, defense

In our latest seven-round NFL mock draft for the Detroit Lions, the team adds to its wide receivers room and defense with some intriguing prospects.

Dave McCarty dies aged 54 as tributes pour in for Boston Red Sox icon

MLB has confirmed the death of Dave McCarty, and the Boston Red Sox posted a statement to celebrate his life as he was a member of their iconic 2004 World Series roster

3 best players who weren't selected in the 2024 WNBA Draft

This year's WNBA draft class was so good that even some of the most skilled players in college basketball didn't hear their names called.

Ranking MLB's 22 City Connect uniforms from worst to best

There are 22 MLB City Connect uniforms. Some look sharp, while others fall flat.

Runners Disqualified After Competitor Was Allowed to Win Race

Three runners seemed to allow Chinese runner He Jie to finish ahead of them at the Beijing Half Marathon. All four have now been disqualified.

U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials 2024 Results

2024 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials results from Penn State University, where athletes are vying for spots on the team for Paris.

MLB roundup: Travis d'Arnaud's 3 HRs boost Braves

Travis d'Arnaud hit three home runs, including a tiebreaking grand slam, to power the Atlanta Braves to an 8-3 win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Friday and extend their winning streak to five games.

Beijing Half Marathon champion has medal taken away after other runners slowed down to let him win

BANGKOK (AP) — Organizers have revoked He Jie's first place in the Beijing Half Marathon last weekend after an investigation confirmed that three other runners had slowed down to let him win the race. All four runners were disqualified and had to return their medals and award money. Chinese online users had shared the video from the final moment s of Sunday’s race out of suspicion that it had been rigged. The footage showed three African runners...

NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega Superspeedway Lineup 2024: Starting Order & Pole for Ag-Pro 300

After a thrilling Andy's Frozen Custard 300, the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series has moved to the Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama.

NHL Playoffs 2024: Full schedule, bracket, TV times, and more

Here’s every matchup and the times for the first round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs

Ohio State men’s basketball roster snapshot: How well do the pieces fit together right now?

Jake Diebler continues to stack talent, but will the roster turn out to be as flexible as he is hoping it will be?

NHL 2023-24 Season Grades: Assessing Teams Before Playoff Showdowns Begin

As the curtains draw on the 2023-24 NHL regular season, it’s time for the last assessment of each team’s performance before the playoffs kick off. From standout rookie performances to franchise relocations, this season has been nothing short of eventful, with narratives weaving through each team’s journey. In the final edition of the NHL power… Continue reading NHL 2023-24 Season Grades: Assessing Teams Before Playoff Showdowns Begin

Bernhard Langer delves deep into LIV Golf problem, golf ball rollback, Ryder Cup

Langer, who is rehabbing a torn Achilles, is preparing to make his final Masters appearance in 2025.

Guardians use 5-run fifth inning to storm past A's

Tyler Freeman hit a two-run homer and Josh Naylor added a solo shot as the Cleveland Guardians opened a three-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletics with a 10-2 victory on Friday.

Brewers edge Cards in 10th on William Contreras' hit

William Contreras drove in both runs for the visiting Brewers on Friday night as Milwaukee edged the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 in 10 innings. Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta held the Cardinals to four hits and two walks in six scoreless innings.

Leiter optioned, White up

The Rangers have called up Owen White to get a fresh arm in the bullpen

NFL Mock Draft 11.0 picks 17-32: A different perspective

NHL playoffs 2024: Ranking every first-round series by entertainment value

This list will help prioritize your NHL playoff viewing schedule

College Basketball Transfer Portal: Top 25 Players Committed

We breakdown the top players that have chosen a new team for the 2024-25 college basketball season. Stay up to date with all the transfer moves with SportsGrid

Bengals announce the passing of Bill Tobin

Tobin previously worked with the Bengals and is the father of Duke Tobin.

WNBA commissioner defends Caitlin Clark's salary after Joe Biden's fierce criticism

With the debate over the pay-gap between the leading stars of the WNBA and the NBA having drawn in names including Joe Biden and Jamie Lee Curtis, the WNBA commissioner has responded

NFL mock draft: Vikings trade up for QB, Bills move up for WR in latest predictions

There's less than a week until the 2024 NFL mock draft and USA Today's draft experts predict chaos in Round 1. Here's what they think will happen.

What to watch for in Michigan’s spring game

The 2024 season is about to kick off.

NBA Play-In Tournament Finale: 10 winners and losers from Friday, including Tyler Herro

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Bader leads Mets against the Dodgers following 4-hit performance

New York Mets (11-8, third in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (12-10, first in the NL West) Los Angeles; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Jose Butto (0-0, 0.75 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Dodgers: Gavin Stone (1-1, 3.68 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 15 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Dodgers -182, Mets +153; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets play the Los Angeles Dodgers after Harrison Bader's four-hit game on...

Caitlin Clark's WNBA jersey number explained as she was denied first choice before NCAA stardom

Caitlin Clark has been pictured wearing her iconic No. 22 for the Indiana Fever after being taken first overall in the WNBA Draft, but the rookie sensation used to rock a different number

Dodgers Rally From Early Deficit But Bullpen Struggles In Loss to Mets

The Los Angeles Dodgers rough stretch continued as they dropped their series opener with the New York Mets by a score of 9-4 due to more bullpen struggles following a rally from an early deficit.

Nike’s Olympic Uniform Reveal Sparks Criticism

Nike's recent unveiling of their Olympic track and field uniforms at the Nike Air event in Paris has ignited a firestorm of criticism on social media. The women's high-cut bodysuit design has drawn particular scrutiny, with many questioning the practicality and appropriateness of the revealing attire. As the debate rages on, the spotlight is firmly fixed on Nike's controversial design choices.

NCAA Women's Gymnastics 2024 Individual Champions complete list ft LSU's Aleah Finnegan, Haleigh Bryant

The NCAA Women's Gymnastics individual finals have been completed, and fans have their champions for 2024.

2024 NFL Draft predictions: 10 bold predictions for the NFL Draft including trades

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Ninth-inning hit boosts Tigers over slumping Twins

Wenceel Perez went 3-for-5 with two RBIs, including a tiebreaking RBI single in the top of the ninth inning, and the Detroit Tigers held on for a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Duke on the shortlist for BYU transfer Dallin Hall, per report

Head coach Jon Scheyer got Crystal Ball predictions for former Purdue guard Mason Gillis and former Syracuse forward Maliq Brown on Friday, but the Blue Devils don't appear to be done yet. According to 247Spo

What is the cut line at the 2024 RBC Heritage: Who will miss the cut?

Get ready for an exciting tournament where all 69 players have a chance to showcase their skills without the pressure of a cut.

Knicks vs. 76ers: Predictions, odds, TV schedule for NBA Eastern Conference series

The New York Knicks will face the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Here's what you need to know ahead of the series.

2024 NBA draft: Complete order of picks for the first and second round

Where will every team pick in the June NBA draft? We have the latest order after the play-in tournament.

OU softball takes care of Houston to begin three-game set

If you know one thing about the OU softball series with Houston, it’s that it is shaping up to be an offensive series. The Sooners showed up in the first game. Kelly Maxwell made sure the Cougars didn’t do the same. A dominant performance across the board in a 8-0 six-inning, run-rule victory for OU against visiting Houston on Friday at Love’s Fiel...

Pontiac Silverdome: What Happened When The Former Home of the Detroit Lions Was Demolished

The Pontiac Silverdome once housed the Detroit Lions. After they left, it failed to remain operational and was ultimately demolished.

Nelly Korda 36 holes from history, takes Chevron Championship lead

World No. 1 Nelly Korda has seized control of the Chevron Championship at the midway point, as she has her sights set on a 5th straight win.

2024 RBC Heritage leaderboard, scores: Scottie Scheffler lurking with four tied for lead after Round 2

It's a crowded leaderboard entering the weekend at Harbour Town with the Masters champion making his move

Things to know about the NBA playoffs, which start Saturday

The Boston Celtics had almost no trouble at all with the 14 teams that didn’t make the playoffs this season, going 35-4 against those squads. Against the teams that actually made the postseason, the Celtics were really good as well. Taking into account only the 16 playoff teams — and their games against one another — the No. 1 overall seed Celtics come up No. 1 yet again. Boston went 29-14 against the eventual playoff teams this season, the best...

Bracket predictions for 2024 NBA playoffs: Picks for East, West champions and NBA Finals

The NBA playoffs tip off this weekend. Here is who experts have winning each of the Eastern and Western conferences, as well as the NBA Finals.

Wrestling's Dynamic Duos: 25 Tag Teams That Ruled the Ring

Usually, they are mid card performers assigned to give the audience a magical match, here are 25 great wrestling tag teams.