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Tennis-Dimitrov stuns Alcaraz to reach Miami Open semi-finals

(Reuters) -Carlos Alcaraz's hopes for a Sunshine Double came undone in spectacular fashion as the top-seeded Spaniard fell 6-2 6-4 on Thursday to Grigor Dimitrov, who will move on to face Alexander Zverev in the Miami Open semi-finals. Dimitrov, the Bulgarian 11th seed, won 77% of his first-serve points compared to just 56% for Alcaraz, turned aside four of the five break points he faced and


Padres rally past Bob Melvin, Giants

Jake Cronenworth capped a four-run seventh inning with a two-run double Thursday afternoon as the San Diego Padres overtook the visiting San Francisco Giants for a 6-4 win in a matchup of new managers.


Illinois vs. Iowa State Sweet 16 prediction: March Madness odds, picks

The NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 tips off Thursday with four matchups in the East and West Regions. The Illinois vs. Iowa State matchup (10:09 p.m. ET, TBS/truTV) is the last of the four and could be the most exciting game of the night. In the East Region semifinals, the third-seeded Illini take on the second-seeded Cyclones in what oddsmakers essentially consider a coinflip game. Illinois vs. Iowa State odds Illinois vs. Iowa State analysis Iowa...


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


The most common mistake amateur golfers make, according to Rory McIlroy

Four-time major champ Rory McIlroy shares the most common mistake he sees amateur golfers make, and reveals how to correct the issue. The post The most common mistake amateur golfers make, according to Rory McIlroy appeared first on Golf.


10 Biggest winners-losers from MLB Opening Day 2024, including the New York Yankees and Juan Soto

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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.


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.


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


5 Worst College Basketball Programs Of All-Time...And The 5 Greatest


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...


What Would a Bud Dupree Contract Cost Steelers?

Former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree is a free agent, and he said he would welcome a return to Pittsburgh, if the opportunity arose.


Could the unpredictable Wolverines go on an unexpected run in the NCAA Tournament?

Michigan has struggled with consistency this season, but has the ceiling necessary to make it a contender for the National Championship.


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


Six teams select quarterback in first round of latest mock draft

The 2024 NFL Draft has arguably more quarterback talent than any other draft in recent memory. As a result, NFL.com's Charles Davis believes six teams will select a quarterback in the first round of his latest mock draft.


Top 10 College Football Running Backs for 2024

College football is loaded with great running backs. Who are the best the sport has to offer for 2024? Omarion Hampton and Ollie Gordon II lead the way.


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


5 Cubs on Opening Day roster who won't be on the roster next season

These five Chicago Cubs players are on the Opening Day roster this season but won't be back in 2025.


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...


The best draft pick each NFL team made in 2023

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and we won't know the success and failures of each team's draft for years to come. However, as it stands now, these appear to be their best picks.


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...


2024 Masters field: Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, Tiger Woods lead loaded group

The 2024 Masters will feature Jon Rahm attempting to repeat his title at Augusta against the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Tiger Woods.


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.


3 major talking points after Yankees' comeback Opening Day victory over Astros

The New York Yankees turned around an ugly start to their Opening Day matchup against the Houston Astros.


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


Joe Broback’s Latest 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Commanders Surprise With J.J. McCarthy Pick, Marvin Harrison Jr. Becomes Justin Herbert’s New Weapon

Now that free agency has settled, the needs of all 32 NFL teams have become more apparent. Speculation about the quarterback prospects, however, isn’t as clear, and our latest 2024 NFL Mock Draft buys into the hype of a polarizing player. Latest 2024 NFL Mock Draft 1) Chicago Bears (From CAR): Caleb Williams, QB, USC Caleb Williams continues to be in the news no matter what he does, and everyone seems to have an opinion on him as a QB prospect —...


Tyler O'Neill homers for record-setting 5th straight opening day as Red Sox top Mariners 6-4

SEATTLE (AP) — Tyler O’Neill set some unlikely baseball history on opening day in the stadium he visited almost yearly as a kid growing up in British Columbia. And it came against the team that drafted him more than a decade ago. “Baseball is a funny game,” O'Neill said. “It brings everything home like that.” O'Neill homered in his fifth straight opening day game to set a major league record and helped the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle...


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.


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.


Michigan takes step to become 1st major school in state to launch a women's varsity hockey program

The University of Michigan took the first step toward addressing a major in-state void on Thursday by launching a feasibility study to consider establishing a women's varsity hockey program. The study has the backing of school President Santa Ono, and was brought forward at a Michigan regents’ meeting by member Denise Ilitch, the daughter of Detroit Red Wings owner Marian Ilitch. The push to launch a varsity program — though costly and likely to...


Newest three-round NFL mock draft from CBS Sports features two Duke linemen

CBS Sports' Josh Edwards released a three-round mock draft on Thursday, and he included two Duke linemen in his first 100 selections. Offensive lineman Graham Barton, who played left tackle for the Blue Devils over the last three years, went 22nd overall to the


2024 NFL Free Agency Landing Spots: Best Fits for Ryan Tannehill, J.K. Dobbins, Odell Beckham Jr., and 10 More FAs

With the 2024 NFL Draft on the horizon, NFL free agency has slowed to a crawl. Now that the third wave of the free agent period has hit, many teams may simply wait until the draft is complete before re-assessing their needs. However, the open market still features many useful contributors at many positions. Veterans may already be willing to take less than they were targeting when free agency began, which could lead to clubs scoring bargains...


Baseball Legends: 25 Unbreakable Records That Shaped MLB History

Regardless of how much they try, these MLB records aren't likely to be broken any time soon.


Dawn Staley dubbed Paige Bueckers the most elite women's basketball player ever and here's why

Paige Buckers is one of the best shooters in the country, and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley knows it. It's why Staley thinks Bueckers is the most elite player women's basketball has ever offered. Dawn Staley is careful and intentional about her words. When she


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


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

Huge news on the recruiting trail


NFL Draft: Maryland's Taulia Tagovailoa, following in the footsteps of brother Tua, aims to carve his own path

Taulia Tagovailoa wants to make a name for himself at the next level


Shohei Ohtani reaches 3 times in home debut as the Dodgers rout the Cardinals 7-1

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani cracked a line drive to right field and sprinted past second base, confident he could leg out a triple that would thrill his new fans in his first home plate appearance for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The $700 million slugger didn't realize Mookie Betts had been stopped in front of him at third until it was too late to avoid getting caught out on the basepaths. “He can run very fast, but he’s got to understand that...


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.


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.


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...


The Men's NCAA Tournament Returns Tonight - Here's The Schedule

The men's NCAA tournament is down to 16 teams, and regional action will begin in the East and West regions on Thursday night. Four teams will punch their tickets to the Elite Eight on Saturday, and four other teams will have their seasons come to an end in the Sweet Sixteen. The first game of the ...


Final 2024 NFL Draft Big Board Explained: #1-10

2024 NFL Draft Player-By-Player Detailed Tier Rankings. Starting with #1-#10.


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.


50 States, 50 Greats: Every State’s Best Baseball Player


Michael Penix Jr. 40 time: Washington QB shows off athleticism at pro day

Michael Penix Jr. is tired of not getting credit for his athleticism. He took the chance at Washington's pro day to show a different side to his game.


College basketball schedule today: Times, TV channels, scores for Thursday NCAA March Madness games

Here is everything you need to know about today's schedule, including tipoff times and TV and streaming options for NCAA Tournament games.


Mariners designate former top outfield prospect for assignment

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


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.


March Madness games today: Everything to know about NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 schedule

The first day of the Sweet 16 brings four matchups from the East and West Regions on Thursday. A breakdown of the key points and who might advance.