Tennis

Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round

Rafael Nadal suffered his first defeat on his return to tennis after injury as he fell 7-5, 6-1 against Alex de Minaur on Wednesday in the Barcelona Open second round. De Minaur broke to love to take a 6-5 lead as Nadal went wide and sealed the first set when the Spaniard pushed a shot into the net, winning the final 10 points as Nadal started to struggle.

Denver Nuggets realize defending their NBA championship will be a tough task in improved West

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets met coach Michael Malone's challenge not to let up after winning the franchise's first NBA title. Nikola Jokic somehow got even better with another historic season that made him the odds-on favorite to win the MVP award for the third time in four years, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr. and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope all stepped up their games this season and Jamal Murray had another...

2024 NFL mock drafts: Who will the Green Bay Packers take in latest projections?

Here is what experts are saying the Green Bay Packers will do at pick No. 25 in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Braves rally late to beat Astros in extra innings

In what looked like a day where the Braves could not get anything going, they rallied late in the game to defeat the Astros in extra innings.

Stock up, stock down: Who's soaring and who's fading before the 2024 NFL Draft

The NFL Draft is almost here. With only about a week until the Bears are officially on the clock, let's examine which players are receiving positive stock updates and who is trending in the wrong direction.

Error-plagued Gauff wins clay season opener, Raducanu shines

World number three Coco Gauff was pushed hard by American compatriot Sachia Vickery before overcoming the qualifier 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 at the WTA Stuttgart clay-court tournament on Wednesday. Ninth-ranked Ons Jabeur snapped a five-match losing streak by beating Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/1) in the second round.

What if the 49ers had drafted exclusively off of Mel Kiper’s mock drafts

With the luxury of hindsight, who are you siding with?

Coach says mixing Olympic vets and young players is key to success

(NEXSTAR) — All eyes are on Paris for the 2024 Olympics and, with the rise in popularity for women’s sports, women’s basketball will be a highly anticipated competition as the United States looks to win their eighth consecutive gold medal. “It’s exciting. we’ve been brewing in terms of women’s sports and we feel like we […]

Timberwolves vs. Suns: How to watch first round on TV, stream, dates, times

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns have both made some massive roster moves in recent seasons which have made them championship contenders. Only one team will advance past the first round, though, as the two will play each other in the opening round of the NBA playoffs. In this article, we will explain how you

2024 NHL Playoffs: Bracket, standings, playoff picture ahead of regular-season finales

The NHL's Stanley Cup playoff spots are locked up, but seeding is still to be determined ahead of the season's final games. Here's what to know.

What channel is the NCAA gymnastics championships on today? Start time, TV schedule to watch 2024 semifinals

Here's a complete guide to watching the semifinals for the 2024 NCAA gymnastics championships.

Notre Dame loses very key staff member to Big Ten program

Notre Dame recruiting has taken a significant step forward in recent years. Sure, that starts with the head coach and Marcus Freeman clearly has much to do with that, but the recruiting staff has done a phenomenal job as well. Newly promoted director of recruiting Dre…

What venues have been shortlisted by WWE for WrestleMania 41?

Fans are eager to know where WrestleMania 41 will be hosted after this year's incredible Show of Shows.

Three former Kentucky basketball stars on Team USA Summer Olympic team

The 2024 Summer Olympics men's basketball team will have a Wildcats feel to it. Team USA will have three former Kentucky basketball players on the roster. First up is Anthony Davis, who was a national Player of the Year and a champion for the Cats. The Lakers star

Baltimore Bombers? Mullins' walk-off drive was the latest highlight of the Orioles' power surge

BALTIMORE (AP) — The first Baltimore batter homered, and so did the final one. The latter was a drive by Cedric Mullins that ended the game — and extended an impressive streak of power by the Orioles. Mullins hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2. Gunnar Henderson also went deep leading off the first, and Anthony Santander hit a tying solo shot in the seventh. Baltimore has hit at least...

Mock Draft 10.0 picks 1-16: Big Boys All Round

Josiah Caswell’s 3-Round 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Kool-Aid McKinstry in Kansas City, Johnny Newton With the Rams

One. More. Week. That’s all that’s left until the 2024 NFL Draft is here, and everything becomes official, with hundreds of prospects finding new homes. However, with so many players looking to make their mark on the league, there still remains much speculation on what could happen. With such little time left before the draft, this 2024 NFL Mock Draft will be my official prediction for what happens on the big day! I’m looking at good fits and...

CFB Transfer Portal Spring Window Day 1: Top 10 Players to Enter

The College Football Spring Transfer Window has opened and is expected to be wild. Who are the top players to enter the portal on Day 1 of the two-week window?

Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup teams entering Talladega weekend

Chase Briscoe's recent run has the Stewart-Haas Racing driver in a playoff spot.

Dane Brugler’s 7-round mock draft an intriguing haul for Browns

Cleveland’s draft class filled with players who still need work but have nice upside.

Cody Bellinger hits a go-ahead homer and the Cubs beat the Diamondbacks 5-3 to take series

PHOENIX (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning, Hayden Wesneski threw four innings of scoreless relief and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Wednesday. The Cubs took two of three in the hard-fought series, which included two extra-inning games. Wesneski (1-0) earned the win in his first game of the season just hours after being called up from Triple-A Iowa. The right-hander saved a tired bullpen,...

5 MLB Players Who Need to Retire ASAP, and 5 Who Should Keep Playing

3 Warriors who won't be back after dispiriting Play-In loss to Kings

The Golden State Warriors' season came to a disappointing end with Tuesday's Play-In loss to the Sacramento Kings. Now what?

Sixers Bell Ringer: Nico Batum saves the season

Best Frenchman in the league, hands down.

Celtics’ first round schedule announced

Boston’s playoff journey will begin April 21, though their opponent is not yet known.

Drivers to watch in Sunday's Cup race at Talladega

Ryan Blaney has finished first or second in the last three Talladega races.

2024 Olympics are only 100 days away: Here's how Team USA is shaping up for Paris.

From Simone Biles to Katie Ledecky, here's an early look at Team USA for the 2024 Olympics and when trials are for other events.

3 76ers on Thin Ice Heading Into the Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers are heading into a crucial postseason. These three players have the most to prove.

"People in other parts of the world knew they were not even close to competing" - Clyde Drexler on how The Dream Team's success changed NBA and basketball

Clyde Drexler discussed the impact of The Dream on the NBA and basketball as a sport.

The number of postseason wins for every NFL franchise

Which franchises have racked up postseason victories with gusto? Which are lagging when it comes to playoff wins? This is a cataloging of the playoff wins for every NFL team, starting with the team with the fewest.

Stanley Cup playoffs 2024: Bracket, schedule, scores, news

From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.

NCAA D1 Council changes transfer rules

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — According to the official NCAA public relations account on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, another major change is coming soon for college athletes, pending approval. The Division I Council approved changes to transfer rules Wednesday. Under the rule changes, players who transfer will be immediately eligible to play […]

Guardians pitcher called for balk that left fans completely mystified

Lively started for Cleveland in their 2-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. He was pitching with runners on second and third and two outs in the bottom of the third when he was called for a balk despite not appearing to commit an infraction.

2024 NFL Draft big board roundup: How top QBs Caleb Williams, Drake Maye rank overall

Experts predict the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft will be dominated by quarterbacks early on. Here's how they rank among multiple big boards.

The 5 Best Dressed Women At The 2024 WNBA Draft

Few outfits over the course of a professional athlete's life, if any, are a bigger deal than the draft outfit. From NFL hopefuls to NBA draftees to WNBA selections, everyone seems to put a very big importance on what they wear when taking the next step in their career. Monday night, dozens of young ...

Aaron Judge comes up clutch as Yankees fight back vs. Blue Jays, avoid series sweep

TORONTO — Just when it looked like the Yankees were going to be swept for the first time this year, a few longballs and a ninth-inning rally sparked a come-from-behind, 6-4 win over the Blue Jays. Giancarlo Stanton started the ninth off with a 437-foot home run. The solo shot put the Yankees down 4-3 before Jose Trevino delivered a pinch-hit, RBI single that tied the game. Aaron Judge, ...

NHL Playoff Schedule Release Frustrates Fans and Teams

NHL Playoff Schedule Release Frustrates Fans and Teams

A Closer Look at Nike's Olympic Uniforms for Track and Field Paris 2024 Games, Photos

Nike unveiled the products that Team USA, as well as other countries, will be wearing during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. The presentation, held at the Palais Brongniart in the French capital during the Nike Air Innovation Summit last week, featured Track and Field uniforms and new Air shoes. See photos below.

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Picks 17-20 by the DBN Community

The latter half of the first round kicks off with several defensive players.

Kentucky Derby could be a two-horse race. What to know as 2024 field takes shape

Here's what to know about the projected field for the 150th Kentucky Derby ahead of the draw scheduled for April 27 at Churchill Downs in Louisville.

2020 NFL Redraft: Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts, Jordan Love, Tua Tagovailoa Change Teams

Four years have passed since the 2020 NFL Draft, giving us time to reassess how teams deployed their draft choices that year. Seven players from the 2020 crop have earned first-team All-Pro nods, while 19 have made at least one Pro Bowl. Plenty of talent exists, beginning with elite producers near the top of the draft and continuing with depth throughout the first round. Let’s dive into our 2020 redraft and see which players rose, which fell,...

When is the NBA MVP winner announced?

League honors are around the corner with the 2023-24 NBA regular season officially in the rearview and the playoffs on the horizon.

2024 College Basketball Transfer Portal Player Rankings Top 80

Several players are looking for or have found new teams for the next college basketball season. We're ranking the top 30 transfer portal players for 2024.

3 ways the Denver Broncos can win the 2024 NFL Draft

The Denver Broncos have been stuck circling the drain for years, but that does not mean things have to stay the same. Can they "win" the 2024 NFL Draft?

2024 NFL Draft: Five teams most likely to trade up in first round, including Vikings and Giants

Expect a number of teams to make moves on opening night

Ozuna homers, Arcia's RBI in 10th lifts Braves to 5-4 win over Astros

HOUSTON (AP) — Marcell Ozuna hit his major league-leading eighth homer and Orlando Arcia’s RBI single in the 10th inning lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday. It completes a three-game sweep of the struggling Astros and is Atlanta’s fourth straight victory. The Braves scored two runs in the eighth inning to tie it at 4-4. Michael Harris II started the 10th as the automatic runner on second and there was one...

5 Day 2 offensive tackles to keep an eye on

Keep tabs on these offensive tackles during the NFL Draft

Every MLB team’s payroll for the 2024 season

Baseball is the only major North American sport without a salary cap. Here's what each team's payroll currently looks like for the 2024 season.

Dieter Kurtenbach: The Warriors’ future is murky, but here’s what to expect this offseason

Where do the Warriors go from here? Their champion core is now aged and embarrassed. Their young players are not good enough to protract the dynasty. The Warriors are stuck in between stations. Add the NBA’s new, increasingly punitive (some could argue vindictive) luxury tax rules and a standard of excellence that won’t be compromised (not so long as Joe Lacob runs the team and Steph Curry is ...

Caitlin Clark WNBA salary, contract terms: How much will she earn as No. 1 pick?

How much will Caitlin Clark make in her rookie season? Contract terms for the WNBA's top four draft picks are the same, per the league's CBA.