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NHL roundup: Panthers top Lightning in OT for 2-0 series lead

Carter Verhaeghe scored on a backhander 2:59 into overtime as the Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday in Game 2 of a first-round Eastern Conference playoff series at Sunrise, Fla.

2024-04-24T05:49:48Z

Logan Webb leads SF Giants over Mets with eight-inning gem

SAN FRANCISCO — Word to the rest of baseball: Logan Webb is on a roll. So, too, was his opponent Tuesday evening, Luis Severino, and in a battle to see which starter would break first, Webb outlasted the Mets right-hander to guide the way to a 5-1 win, only the third time all season the Giants have prevailed in consecutive games. Webb walked off the mound for the final time to a standing ...

2024-04-24T05:18:31Z

Column: As taxpayers tire of handouts to billionaires, Major League Baseball demands public funding for a Vegas stadium

The public funding for a baseball stadium in Las Vegas faces a public backlash--with good reason

2024-04-24T10:19:31Z

Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers reinstated by the NFL

Good news.

2024-04-23T18:28:29Z

Notes: First look at the finished 2024 NFL Draft stage in Detroit

As the national media descends upon Detroit, we’re starting to see some breathtaking images of the 2024 NFL Draft.

2024-04-23T22:44:12Z

NBA Playoffs: Winners and losers from Tuesday's action

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2024-04-24T05:49:35Z

Cubs roster move: Matt Mervis, Hayden Wesneski recalled, Kyle Hendricks to IL, Garrett Cooper DFA

The Cubs first base prospect gets another MLB opportunity.

2024-04-23T20:58:54Z

Indiana men’s basketball recruiting: Hoosiers visiting top in-state 2025 targets

Mike Woodson is bringing his full staff to visit multiple top prospects around the state of Indiana.

2024-04-23T20:43:55Z

2024 NBA Playoff Picture: First round bracket results, scores and schedule

The 2024 NBA Playoffs have been exciting so far. Here are the results and schedule for the first-round series and the playoff picture comes into focus.

2024-04-23T17:13:06Z

Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup teams ahead of Dover weekend

After three drafting style tracks in the first 10 races, the NASCAR Cup Series moves to some of its unique tracks in the next stretch of races.

2024-04-24T10:06:07Z

Which prospects did the Patriots show most interest in before the NFL Draft?

New England had multiple contact points with several prospects.

2024-04-24T09:15:48Z

BYU Basketball Hires Stanford’s Brandon Dunson as Assistant Coach

Kevin Young officially added the first assistant to his staff as BYU announced they have hired Stanford’s Brandon Dunson as an assistant coach. Dunson has spent the last two seasons as a Stanford assistant, but was not retained by new head coach Kyle Smith. Prior to Stanford, Dunson served as an assistant coach at Denver, (where he was associate head coach), Cal State Fullerton, and Nevada. Prior to that he was at Stanford in a support staff...

2024-04-24T00:13:58Z

Group of Five playoff being pitched by Derek Dooley, financially backed by private equity firms

The ex-Tennessee coach's proposal is an attempt to offset the financial setback under the new CFP media rights deal

2024-04-23T21:28:13Z

Carli Lloyd turns diplomat, takes U.S. message to kids in Greece

One of America's greatest soccer players is spending the week in Greece working with kids and reminding everyone that the most important moments in sports don't always end with a group of champagne-soaked winners holding up a trophy. Retired Olympian and World Cup star Carli Lloyd is joining one-time U.S. men's great Cobi Jones on the pitch and in communities in Greece as part of a program tailored by the U.S. Embassy in Athens, “Changing the...

2024-04-24T10:04:09Z

Open thread: What’s your best-case scenario for the Lions on Day 1 of the draft?

QOTD: What’s your ideal scenario for the Detroit Lions on Day 1 of the NFL draft?

2024-04-24T10:16:01Z

Riley Greene homers twice as Tigers top Rays

Riley Greene and Mark Canha homered in Detroit's three-run eighth inning as the Tigers rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night in St.

2024-04-24T02:03:42Z

Shohei Ohtani showcases the 'lightning in that bat' with hardest-hit homer of his career

Shohei Ohtani sent fans in Washington home happy with a homer that was both the hardest-hit of his career and the hardest-hit ball in MLB this season.

2024-04-24T03:14:42Z

Diamondbacks Make Key Roster Moves, Including Acquisitions and a Release

On Tuesday, April 23rd, the Arizona Diamondbacks announced several roster changes, including the acquisition of infielder Sergio Alcantara from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.

2024-04-23T22:40:08Z

2024 Kentucky Derby prediction, odds, horses, and contenders: Surprising picks from horse racing insider

When is the 2024 Kentucky Derby? The annual Run for the Roses takes place Saturday, May 4 at Churchill Downs

2024-04-17T19:11:22Z

76ers to file grievance with league over officiating in first two games vs. Knicks

This will not overturn the losses that has Philadelphia down 0-2 in the series to New York

2024-04-23T15:03:27Z

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Vikings trade up, land quarterback for Justin Jefferson, Brock Bowers finds his fit, more

If the NFL Draft plays out like this, it will be extra exciting for Fantasy Football managers

2024-04-23T22:28:24Z

Michigan in contact with Duke transfer forward TJ Power

Dusty May isn’t done just yet.

2024-04-24T01:44:17Z

Yankees’ big first inning, bullpen enough to hold off A’s rally

The Yankees have not always scored lately, but when they have, they have preferred big innings. Tuesday, they posted a four-run first inning then spent the rest of the evening clinging to it to beat the Athletics, 4-3, on a chilly night in The Bronx. This came after a four-run ninth inning last Wednesday keyed a 6-4 win over the Blue Jays. A five-run seventh inning Friday was enough to beat the Rays, 5-3. And a four-run fifth inning Sunday...

2024-04-24T02:24:37Z

Chargers 7-Round Mock Draft: Jim Harbaugh leans into Big Ten bias with 5 out of 9 picks

In our first 7-round mock draft of the offeason, we have Jim Harbaugh letting his Big Ten bias show by filling his first draft with familiar faces.

2024-04-23T21:44:02Z

Max Fried throws shutout as Braves top Marlins

Max Fried threw a shutout and earned his fifth straight win against Miami, as the Atlanta Braves rolled to a 5-0 win over the visiting Marlins on Tuesday.

2024-04-24T01:48:36Z

NBA announces 2023-24 season finalists for MVP, Rookie of the Year other major awards

The NBA on Sunday announced finalists for individual awards which will be unveiled later this year. Will Denver's Nikola Jokic win his third MVP?

2024-04-21T23:11:22Z

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

3 best Deacon Hill transfer portal destinations after leaving Iowa football

The spring transfer window has officially opened in college football. With it, more movement has commenced. Players may be finding themselves in more reserve roles than they may have imagined and want to find more playing time elsewhere. One of those players may be Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill. Hill started ten games for the Hawkeyes

2024-04-23T23:01:15Z

NASCAR announces 2024 All-Star Race format, new tire options

The annual All-Star Race returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway.

2024-04-23T22:34:47Z

3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s spring practice No. 11

The Badgers had an even day with a number of highlight plays on both sides of the ball Tuesday.

2024-04-23T23:44:00Z

'Outcome-oriented thinking is really empty:' UCLA’s Cori Close has advice for youth sports

UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close says youth sports coaches are "the real change-makers." Here is her advice.

2024-03-17T11:23:17Z

De La Cruz powers Reds to 8-1 win to end Phillies' 7-game streak

CINCINNATI (AP) — Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run home run, Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and the Cincinnati Reds ended the Philadelphia Phillies' seven-game win streak with an 8-1 victory on Tuesday night. Cincinnati's Santiago Espinal also had three hits including a solo homer in the eighth inning, his first since July 29. Fernando Cruz (1-1) pitched 2/3 of an inning in relief. The Phillies' seven-game streak was the...

2024-04-24T01:47:42Z

Cardinals receive two trade offers for No. 4 pick in NFL Draft

If this draft begins QB-QB-QB as expected, Arizona could have some good offers in hand from teams eyeing the fourth passer left on the board.

2024-04-23T19:42:26Z

With the First Pick: Prisco's stunning No. 1 pick in what teams 'should' do mock, plus latest draft rumors

Everything you need to know around the NFL Draft for April 23

2024-04-23T18:17:54Z

LIV Golf could switch to 72-hole format: Norman

LIV Golf chief Greg Norman said Wednesday he was "very open-minded" about the Saudi-backed circuit becoming 72-hole events to better mirror the PGA Tour, with conversations ongoing. "There are things that we sit back and look at to see what is the most optimal solution to make this a better and better and better event, and 72 holes is discussed."

2024-04-24T02:36:34Z

Caitlin Clark becomes 1st two-time winner of Sullivan Award as nation's top college athlete

NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark is still picking up trophies. The Iowa basketball star who was recently the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft won the James E. Sullivan Award for the second straight year Tuesday night. Clark is the first two-time winner in the award’s 94-year history. It goes to the nation’s most outstanding athlete at the college or Olympic level. Her high school coach, Kristin Meyer, accepted the award on her behalf at the New York...

2024-04-24T02:02:32Z

First-inning power helps Yankees turn back Athletics

Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Rizzo had two-RBI hits in the first inning for the host New York Yankees, who edged the Oakland Athletics 4-3 Tuesday night in the second game of a four-game series.

2024-04-24T02:18:43Z

Shohei Ohtani smashes MLB's hardest-hit ball of season with 118.7 mph home run in Dodgers' win vs. Nationals

Ohtani cranked one 450 feet off Nats reliever Matt Barnes

2024-04-24T03:49:07Z

Shohei Ohtani hits 450-foot homer into second deck at Nationals Park in Dodgers' 4-1 win

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a 450-foot homer to the second deck in right field in his first visit to Nationals Park, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Washington 4-1 on Tuesday night. Ohtani's sixth homer of the season was the hardest-hit of his career at 118.7 mph. It was also the hardest-hit home run for a Dodgers player in the Statcast era, which began in 2015. The solo shot in the ninth inning off Matt Barnes made it 4-1 after...

2024-04-24T02:32:44Z

2024 NFL Draft - Rome Odunze Best Landing Spots and Team Fits

The 2024 wide receiver class is stacked. If your dynasty team needs pass-catchers, then congratulations. You've hit the jackpot. One player who is unanimously seen as one of the top-three wide receiver prospects is the University of Washington's Rome Odunze. He is expected to hear his name called ...

2024-04-24T03:37:39Z

NASCAR Cup Series team rumored for possible ownership changes in 2025

The NASCAR Cup Series has seen several new ownership groups over the last several years, such as 23XI Racing, Trackhouse Racing, and Kaulig Racing. Most current NASCAR ownership groups have been in place for several years; however, one organization could see a…

2024-04-23T16:43:37Z

Vikings won't receive draft picks in 2024 from tampering charges

Despite allegations that the Atlanta Falcons tampered with quarterback Kirk Cousins, the Minnesota Vikings will not receive 2024 NFL Draft pick compensation.

2024-04-23T17:07:39Z

Open thread: Mets vs. Giants, 4/23/24

Luis Severino and the Mets look to get back into the win column against the Giants and their ace, Logan Webb.

2024-04-24T00:59:27Z

Mike Trout hits leadoff homer as Angels top O's

Mike Trout hit a leadoff home run and the Los Angeles Angels ended a five-game losing streak with a 7-4 win against the visiting Baltimore Orioles in the second game of the three-game series on Tuesday night.

2024-04-24T05:04:09Z

NFL uniform power rankings: Where do new Texans, Jets, Broncos and Lions kits rank?

The Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans and New York Jets are revamping their uniforms for the 2024 NFL season.

2024-04-23T01:10:39Z

2024 NBA mock draft roundup after Zach Edey declares

Purdue center Zach Edey officially declared for the 2024 NBA Draft on Tuesday. Where might he and other top picks end up?

2024-04-23T20:33:42Z

Ben Lively, Guardians get better of Tanner Houck, Red Sox

Ben Lively allowed one run over 6 1/3 strong innings, and Will Brennan's double sparked a two-run rally in the seventh, as the Cleveland Guardians won their fifth straight, 4-1 over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.

2024-04-24T01:03:30Z

Bailey Falter pitches Pirates to victory over Brewers

Andrew McCutchen hit a leadoff homer in the first inning, Bailey Falter threw seven-plus effective frames and the host Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday.

2024-04-24T01:48:37Z

Lakers, 76ers believe NBA officiating left them in 0-2 holes. But that's not how it works

Officiating always is a hot topic during the NBA playoffs. Controversial calls during Monday's games have Lakers, 76ers pointing fingers.

2024-04-23T19:03:28Z

Commanders draft picks 2024: When does Washington pick? Full list of NFL Draft selections

The Sporting News is tracking the Washington Commanders' NFL Draft selections in 2024.

2024-04-24T06:09:41Z