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What time is Gonzaga vs Purdue? TV Channel, where to watch it online and schedule

Everything you need to know about one of the most exciting games of March Madness so far. March Madness just gets better and better, with two of the college game's powerhouses now preparing to face off in the Sweet 16 phase of the tournament. The number five Gonzaga Bulldogs will take on the number one Purdue Boilermakers, and after Gonzaga's win over number four Kansas, it is set up to be a hugely fascinating contest. Mark Few's team racked up...


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.


Royals' Cole Ragans sets franchise record in impressive Opening Day start

Kansas City Royals starter Cole Ragans etched his name into team history on Opening Day.


Duke legend Christian Laettner wants NIL nixed: 'They've got to wipe that out'

Duke legend Christian Laettner is not a fan of what NIL has become. He told ESPN Radio Thursday the NCAA should do away with the NIL system.


Baseball-Ohtani delivers for Dodgers in home opener

By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Shohei Ohtani said he was grateful for the warm welcome he received in his first home game in a Dodgers' uniform and rewarded the sold-out Los Angeles crowd by reaching base three times in a 7-1 win over St. Louis on Thursday. The Japanese was greeted with thunderous applause when he was introduced on a sunny day at Chavez Ravine and repaid the fans with a


Gonzaga coach: Racism toward Utah 'terrible situation'

The racial hate the Utah women's basketball team experienced last week while staying in Idaho before playing at Gonzaga was a "terrible situation," Gonzaga coach Lisa Fortier said Thursday.


Guardians trade for two pitchers to round out Opening Day roster

One of the pitchers broke into the majors as an unheralded 27-year-old rookie with the 2022 Brewers and quickly became a vital part of their bullpen that season.


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.


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

May is not wasting any time getting to work.


Vikings get QB of the future without trading up

We're less than a month out from the start of the 2024 NFL draft and the speculation has only begun to heat up. It's widely assumed at this point that the Minnesota Vikings are in the market for a QB, and many believe they'll trade up to get one. But what if they c


TB Rays News: All-Star Shortstop Officially Removed from Roster

Wander Franco, troubled shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, was placed on administrative leave through June 1 amid legal issues in the Dominican Republic.


Victory Thread: Elite Eight Bound!

Alabama 89, UNC 87


Los Angeles Dodgers 'awesome' Opening Day win was exactly what Shohei Ohtani and Co. needed

Shohei Ohtani made his Dodger Stadium debut and Tyler Glasnow was dominant for Los Angeles.


Golf fans pile on Chris DiMarco amid greedy, ludicrous PGA Tour Champions take

DiMarco scoffed at the $2 million purses on the Champions Tour, and fans have had about enough.


Chicago Bears Legacy: Honoring the 25 Icons Who Shaped the Franchise

Led by their defensive dominance and tough stars, the Chicago Bears became one of the greatest franchises to ever play in the NFL. Here are the top 25 greatest players in franchise history.


The best NFL players never to play in the postseason

Here are the best talents since 1965 who either went their entire careers as regular-season-only players or have thus far done so.


Mike McCarthy, Mike Zimmer are dead men coaching

In the last few days we've considered the possibility of a stealth rebuild in Dallas. And we've acknowledged that Jerry Jones' statements cannot be taken at face value.


New England Patriots Safety Announces Retirement After New League Rule

A New England Patriots safety has announced they are retiring from the league after an 11-year career. The team will have to find another special teams player ahead of the 2024 season.


Scottie Pippen said he is a better all-around player than Hakeem Olajuwon: "He's not a ball handler"

Scottie Pippen asserts his superiority over Hakeem Olajuwon by emphasizing his exceptional ball-handling skills.


Kentucky Loses Key Player to Transfer Portal Following NCAA Tournament Loss

Tough loss for the Wildcats.


John Kavanagh questions Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: ‘I don’t think someone approaching 60 needs to be fighting’

Conor McGregor’s longtime coach John Kavanagh is not a fan of the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match on July 20.


Here's why I'm picking Alabama to upset No. 1 seed North Carolina in Sweet 16

I trust the Alabama offense more in this one after the disappointing performance in the second round against Grand Canyon.


LSU's Brian Kelly appears to say where Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels may go in 2024 NFL Draft

The Tigers hosted their pro day on Wednesday with Commanders coach Dan Quinn and GM Adam Peters present


Greatest Win in Clemson History, Tigers Advance to Elite Eight

A hot start, stellar adjustments, and gritty finish pushed Clemson past 2-seeded Arizona for the schools second-ever trip to the Elite Eight.


‘A Big Spit In The Face Of All The Champions’

CM Punk’s UFC run aged poorly as it was happening.


MLB stadium rankings 2024: Best, worst stadiums in baseball for all 30 teams

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Andy Reid brings Lombardi Trophy for Royals 1st pitch, throws a strike to George Brett

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid is doing pretty well for himself lately. Reid won his third Super Bowl title in February. Then the Kansas City Royals invited him to throw out the first pitch before their opening day game against the Minnesota Twins. Reid brought the Lombardi Trophy to the mound with him, got a big ovation, then threw a strike to...


Steelers Bringing In Promising Quarterback Prospect Michael Penix Jr. For A Visit

The Pittsburgh Steelers and General Manager Omar Khan have done a wonderful job rebuilding their quarterback room so far in the 2024 offseason. They released Mitch Trubisky, traded Kenny Pickett, and let Mason Rudolph walk in free agency.


"You can't play defense anymore" - Charles Barkley explains why millennials are "ruining my game"

Charles Barkley appears to take offense with the scoring explosion in the NBA today.


Troy Polamalu Thinks Steelers Offseason Moves Are ‘Unprecedented’

Former Pittsburgh Steelers free safety and current ESPN analyst Ryan Clark said on First Take Wednesday that the Steelers are operating in the most unlike Steeler way he’s ever seen.


Sweet 16: Winners and losers from Thursday’s action including Hubert Davis

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Juan Soto throws out tying run at plate in 9th inning of Yankees' debut, 5-4 win over Astros

HOUSTON (AP) — Long lauded for his prowess at the plate, Juan Soto wowed on defense Thursday in his New York Yankees debut. Soto threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning after starting New York's comeback from a four-run deficit in a season-opening 5-4 win over the Houston Astros. “That was a Yankee classic right there,” New York captain Aaron Judge said. “Juan’s debut, that was pretty special out of him. Come up, get...


Juan Soto delivers game-saving throw in New York Yankees debut

Juan Soto played the hero in his Yankees debut, and did so in a surprising way -- with a game-saving throw to the plate in the ninth inning of a 5-4 win over the Astros.


Deion Sanders gives stern warning to Colorado players on spring break: 'It's all a decision'

Deion Sanders wants his players to enjoy spring break, but the Colorado Buffaloes head coach gave a stern warning for those who miss the team's Sunday check-in.


The Top 25 NFL Wide Receivers of All Time

These wide receivers created significant impacts in their respective eras in the NFL, leading to a lasting change in the league's history.


NCAA men's tournament schedule, bracket, tv times as March Madness begins

The road to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament starts in four different regionals and ends in Glendale, Arizona. A looks at the complete schedule.


No. 6 seed Clemson upsets No. 2 Arizona in Sweet 16, books second trip to Elite Eight

Clemson scored the first points of the game and led the entire first half before Arizona stormed back behind Jaden Bradley.


Alabama holds off top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 to reach Elite Eight

It's just the second Elite Eight in program history.


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.


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...


Seahawks muscled out three teams for QB Sam Howell

The Seattle Seahawks had some competition for QB Sam Howell.


Bill Simmons Accuses NCAA of Rigging Tournament in Caitlin Clark's Favor

Big accusation.


The Top NFL Rushers from Every Team

The names here are considered the best running backs of their teams of all time.


Steelers' Russell Wilson Hit With Shrewd Comment From Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton

The Pittsburgh Steelers have retooled their offense during the 2024 offseason They traded away both Kenny Pickett and Diontae Johnson, and brought in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to fill out their quarterback room.


Mocking the Mocks: What the experts think the Bears will do

We check on a few popular mocks to see what they have the Bears doing.


Women’s team with five transgender players ‘broke opponent’s leg’ and had parents fearing for girls’ safety

A women’s football competition has been branded misogynist after it was won by a team featuring five transgender players, amid accusations one had broken an opponent’s leg in two places. Flying Bats FC won every match they played during the four-week Beryl Ackroyd Cup, including a 10-0 victory in which one of their trans players scored a double hat...


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...


Carlos Alcaraz forced to accept brutal reality as he slumps to shock Miami Open defeat

Carlos Alcaraz could have no complaints as he was forced to accept the brutal reality that he was beaten by a better player.


"If you look up the definition of greatness in the dictionary, it will say Michael Jordan" - Elgin Baylor on MJ's legacy

Elgin Baylor is certain Jordan is the definition of greatness in the NBA lexicon.


Mariners designate former top outfield prospect for assignment

The Mariners announced Thursday that they’ve designated former top outfield prospect Taylor Trammell for assignment.