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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.


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


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.


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...


All 30 MLB starting rotations, ranked

MLB pitchers have never been more talented than in the modern era thanks to new technology and training methods. Here's a look at the starting rotations from top to bottom entering the 2024 regular season.


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.


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

Huge news on the recruiting trail


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.


UNC vs Alabama: Three Things Learned

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


Alabama shocks 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


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.


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.


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.


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 ...


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

Bring on the Huskies.


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.


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.


Ohtani wins in Dodgers home debut as US MLB games begin

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani made a triumphant Los Angeles Dodgers home debut on Thursday, getting help from fellow Most Valuable Player teammates in a 7-1 rout of St. Louis. - Silence in Baltimore - Corbin Burnes struck out 11 batters, a record for any pitcher in his Baltimore debut, to spark the Orioles to an 11-3 home rout of the Los Angeles Angels.


Rangers re-sign infielder who just opted out on them

Veteran infielder Matt Duffy opted out on his minor-league contract with the Texas Rangers, but they want to keep him in the fold.


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.


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...


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.


OF Tyler O'Neill breaks MLB record in Red Sox debut

In his first game with the Red Sox, Tyler O'Neill set a new record that will likely stand for some time.


MLB games on TV today: Full schedule, channels for 2024 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, MLB Network and more

Full schedule, channels for 2024 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network


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?


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.


Looking Back At The 6 Players Drafted Before Stephen Curry And Where Are They Now


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.


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...


Watch: MLB umpires already in midseason form with horrendous missed call in Cubs/Rangers game

MLB umpires used to be able to exist in relative obscurity, but things have changed.


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.


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

Huge news in the transfer portal


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.


25 NBA First-Round Picks That Transformed the Game

25 of the top number 1 picks in NBA history, a mix of old stars and newer ones.


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...


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.


Who is Austrian heptathlon superstar Ivona Dadic?


Rangers open title defense with walk-off win vs. Cubs in 10th

Jonah Heim redeemed himself for a mental miscue by delivering a walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning, lifting the Texas Rangers to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the season opener on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.


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


Braves News: Opening Day roster finalized, Braves-Phillies series preview, and more

Happy (belated) Opening Day, Braves Country!


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.


North Carolina pro day takeaways: What we learned as Drake Maye works out in front of NFL teams

The North Carolina star passed his final test before the draft


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


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.


Michael Penix shows off athleticism at pro day with impressive 40-yard dash, vertical jump

SEATTLE (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. used his pro day to demonstrate the athleticism that wasn't always on display during his two seasons carving up defenses at Washington. The left-handed quarterback and Heisman Trophy runner-up tried to quell any concerns about his athletic ability in front of a bevy of NFL scouts on Thursday. “I just wanted to show that I’m athletic and I can do it with my legs if I have to,” Penix said. Penix ran the 40-yard...


The greatest high school basketball teams of all time (non-prep school)

Hoops fans won't find the likes of Oak Hill Academy or Monteverde, or their ilk here. Those prep schools that welcome talent from all over the country are in a different world. So, high school basketball fans, get ready to agree — and certainly disagree — with what we have here.


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....


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...


UConn vs Illinois Prediction, Game Preview: NCAA Tournament Elite Eight, East Region Final

UConn (34-3) vs Illinois (29-8) prediction. NCAA Tournament Elite Eight, East Region Final game preview.


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.