Sports

Trending:

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.

2024-04-23T12:05:43Z

2024 Seahawks Draft preview: Top 5 storylines on offense

Is this the year John Schneider drafts a quarterback?

2024-04-22T15:09:22Z

"It gets to the point where it’s ridiculous, and people believe their own hype" - Jerry West dishes on the NBA's promotion of individual players

Jerry West does not approve of the league’s marketing strategies centered on individual players.

2024-04-22T18:02:44Z

2024 NFL mock draft: Six QBs make first-round cut as trade possibilities remain

In his final 2024 NFL mock draft, USA TODAY Sports' Nate Davis outlines the first-round landing spots for six quarterbacks.

2024-04-22T10:13:57Z

Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 4

Milwaukee’s affiliates stay hot, as all four teams are near the top of their respective leagues

2024-04-22T13:12:05Z

Track & Field: Mt SAC and Oregon Relays Recap

Ducks impress at a pair of meets on busy weekend.

2024-04-23T14:14:57Z

Fantasy Baseball Farm Report: Heston Kjerstad gets the call

Heston Kjerstad is simply too good for Triple-A, gets the call It had become clear that Kjerstad needed a new challenge, so the O's are giving it to him. He's reportedly getting the call on Tuesday. Kjerstad hasn’t really slowed down after his obnoxious opening week and he now leads the International League in runs (25), home runs (10), RBI (30) an...

2024-04-23T14:09:58Z

A dubious Mets record we can expect the team to challenge breaking this season

The New York Mets record for most pitchers used in a season is likely to fall in 2024 with the team already reaching 22 in 22 games.

2024-04-23T14:02:08Z

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 ...

2024-04-23T11:50:47Z

2024 NFL Draft - Michael Penix Jr. Best Landing Spots and Team Fits

Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been shooting up the draft boards. After finishing second in the Heisman voting and leading Washington to a College Football Playoff National Championship berth, Penix has the eyes of NFL scouts. Oddsmakers have him pegged as a first-round draft ...

2024-04-23T14:05:41Z

NBA Playoffs 2024: First round scores, dates, TV times, schedule, and more

We’re keeping track of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs with dates, start times, and scores right here.

2024-04-20T04:23:36Z

Pens Points: Wilkes-Barre stocks up for playoffs

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

2024-04-23T10:12:28Z

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...

2024-04-23T10:28:30Z

Predicting landing spots for Johnell Davis, other top college basketball transfers

In this era of the transfer portal frenzy, adding quality veteran players has become key to winning college basketball games. Defending two-time national champions UConn boasted a pair of transfers — Cam Spencer from Rutgers and Tristan Newton from Eastern Carolina — as their top two scorers this past season plus former Texas A&M guard

2024-04-22T22:42:11Z

What signing Mitchell Wilcox before the draft means for the Patriots

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

2024-04-23T10:05:10Z

NASCAR's Bubba Wallace to honor World War II ‘Flying Tigers' at Dover

The paint scheme comes during Military Appreciation Month celebrations.

2024-04-23T14:41:19Z

ESPN's Jordan Reid gives Vikings two new leaders in final mock draft

ESPN's Jordan Reid has a strong connection to Minnesota and a unique understanding of how this franchise operates. When he speaks about the Minnesota Vikings, everyone should listen. We listened, and we loved the final selections he made for the team in the first round of his…

2024-04-23T14:44:55Z

The Good Phight’s Player of the Week: 4/15-21

Trea Turner Propaganda.

2024-04-22T13:39:39Z

2024 Kentucky Derby horses, futures, odds, date: Expert who hit 10 Derby-Oaks Doubles shares picks

Jody Demling revealed his Kentucky Derby 2024 picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 4 at Churchill Downs

2024-02-19T20:22:05Z

Dodgers look towards improving bullpen, batting on road trip

The Dodgers’ bullpen work the hardest in the majors, while the lineup could use a bigger spark.

2024-04-23T14:13:12Z

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.

2024-04-22T16:38:35Z

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.

2024-04-22T09:38:14Z

Alcaraz and Nadal continue recovery from injuries at Madrid Open while Djokovic skips tournament

MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz is back from injury to try to win a third consecutive Madrid Open this week, with Rafael Nadal also in Monday's draw but top-ranked Novak Djokovic missing. Alcaraz will be competing in his first European clay-court event of the season after skipping Monte Carlo and Barcelona because of a right arm injury. The 20-year-old Spaniard begins his title defense against Alexander Shevchenko or Arthur Rinderknech. Nadal, a...

2024-04-22T15:27:59Z

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

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

2024-04-22T00:58:16Z

Yankees’ promising young infield prospect returns from injury

The Yankees have been eagerly awaiting DJ LeMahieu’s return from a significant bruise to his right foot, an injury he […]

2024-04-23T14:32:50Z

Mariners Moose Tracks, 4/23/24: Ronald Acuña, Jr., Aaron Boone, and Young Angels Hitters

Fan interference of a different sort in the Bronx.

2024-04-23T14:12:25Z

Ranger Suarez, Phillies silence Reds for 7th straight win

Ranger Suarez and two relievers combined on a two-hitter, Kody Clemens hit a three-run home run and the visiting Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to seven with a 7-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.

2024-04-23T01:25:25Z

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.

2024-04-23T04:39:10Z

Analyzing Detroit Lions' offseason roster ahead of 2024 NFL Draft: Offense

A look at the Detroit Lions' offseason roster on the offensive side of the ball going into the 2024 NFL Draft and their level of need at each position group.

2024-04-22T13:03:41Z

An ode to perhaps the greatest Jewish baseball player on Passover

Today is the first full day of what was my favorite Jewish celebratory holiday as a kid: Passover, which commemorates the Jews escaping bondage in ancient Egypt.

2024-04-23T14:06:42Z

Competition a cornerstone for Packers as they round out roster in NFL draft

Internal competition played a key role in the development of a young Packers' team last season, especially on offense, and GM Brian Gutekunst wants to ensure that it remains strong in 2024, even though the team is more well-established this year. Along the offensive line…

2024-04-23T13:59:58Z

Zach Wilson traded to the Broncos: What does this mean for the Seahawks?

The Broncos are ahead of the Seahawks in the draft order, and they’ve just traded for another quarterback named Wilson.

2024-04-22T19:39:33Z

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.

2024-04-23T12:56:45Z

Why Michigan will land a transfer portal receiver

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

2024-04-21T20:07:11Z

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

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

2024-04-22T01:52:36Z

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill enters transfer portal

Junior quarterback Deacon Hill, who started Iowa's final nine games of 2023 after Cade McNamara's knee injury, has entered the transfer portal.

2024-04-23T14:29:38Z

New Orleans Saints positional needs heading into the NFL Draft

Let’s make a tier list!

2024-04-23T14:06:16Z

As Arizona State Learns Fate, How Will Sanctions Suffocate the Sun Devils?

Former head coach Herm Edwards has been out of Tempe since early in the 2022 season, but Arizona State is still reeling from the effects of his tenure — and will for another few years. How will Kenny Dillingham’s staff respond to the NCAA’s sanctions levied on the program? NCAA Hands Down Hefty Sanctions on Arizona State The Sun Devils agreed to having impermissible in-person meetings with recruits, offering inducements (basically pay-for-play...

2024-04-23T11:45:02Z

2024-04-23T10:06:25Z

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.

2024-04-23T10:01:32Z

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

2024-04-23T11:34:30Z

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?

2024-04-23T10:12:35Z

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.

2024-04-22T06:32:50Z

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...

2024-04-23T10:35:07Z

Why are the Cubs not stealing bases this year?

The team is dead last in MLB in steals.

2024-04-23T14:13:11Z

Series Preview: Detroit Tigers return home to host Tampa Bay Rays for 3-game set

Fresh off a series road win over the Twins, the Tigers head back to Detroit to face the Rays.

2024-04-22T14:39:52Z

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.

2024-04-22T13:44:04Z

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

It’s officially Draft Week

2024-04-23T13:12:58Z

NASCAR 2024: Points table after the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway

Ten races have taken place in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season.

2024-04-22T03:33:56Z

NFL draft boom-or-bust prospects: Drake Maye among 11 players offering high risk, reward

There's significant risk and reward to several players in the 2024 NFL draft, including quarterback Drake Maye and pass rusher Chop Robinson.

2024-04-23T10:41:42Z