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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...


5 Best Green Bay Packers Defensive Players Of All-Time

Looking at the history of the Green Bay Packers, there have been many special players who have graced Lambeau Field. On both sides of the football, the Packers have had many dominant players.


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.


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.


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.


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

Huge news on the recruiting trail


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


"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.


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.


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.


2024 NFL Draft prospect profile: Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan

What are the Giants looking for in a cornerback?


Mariners designate former top outfield prospect for assignment

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


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


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...


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.


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.


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...


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


Pirates outlast Marlins in 12 innings to kick off season

Jared Triolo blooped an RBI single to right in the top of the 12th inning, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates rally to a 6-5 Opening Day win over the host Miami Marlins on Thursday.


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


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...


Texas Rangers unfurl franchise's first World Series championship banner

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers unfurled a World Series championship banner for the first time in franchise history before their season opener on Thursday night against the Chicago Cubs. The banner was dropped from Globe Life Field’s roof support high above right field. Shortly before, the Commissioner’s Trophy was brought to home plate by manager Bruce Bochy and pitcher Josh Sborz, who recorded the final out in the clinching Game 5...


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.


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.


Red Sox visit the Mariners in season opener

Boston Red Sox vs. Seattle Mariners Seattle; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Nick Pivetta (0-0); Mariners: George Kirby (0-0) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mariners -161, Red Sox +136; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners host the Boston Red Sox in the season opener. Seattle had an 88-74 record overall and a 45-36 record in home games last season. The Mariners averaged 8.2 hits per game last season while...


Triolo hits RBI single in 12th inning, Pittsburgh bullpen shines as Pirates beat Marlins 6-5

MIAMI (AP) — Jared Triolo hit an RBI single in the top of the 12th inning to finish the Pittsburgh Pirates' rally and beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on opening day Thursday. Triolo's line drive single against Marlins reliever Declan Cronin (0-1) scored automatic runner Ke’Bryan Hayes. Pirates reliever Jose Hernandez then earned the first save of his career, retiring 2023 NL batting champion Luis Arraez, Josh Bell and Bryan De La Cruz in his only...


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...


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.


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...


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.


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.


What would it take for Raiders to trade up in first-round?

Scenarios for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 7th overall picks


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...


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

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Former Pac-12 Sixth Player Of The Year Koren Johnson Names Top Five Schools

Huge news in the transfer portal


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


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.


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


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 —...


Martini homers twice, Montas pitches 6 shutout innings and Reds beat Nationals 8-2 in opener

CINCINNATI (AP) — Nick Martini said he felt a jolt in the Reds' opening day crowd when he lined his second homer of the afternoon 405 feet into the right-field stands. The 33-year-old was in the lineup batting eighth as the designated hitter, the first opening-day start of his big league career. He responded with a two-run homer in the second inning and a three-run drive in the third as Cincinnati cruised to an 8-2 win over the Washington...


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.


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


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.


Caitlin Clark to the Olympics? USA Basketball names her to training camp roster

Caitlin Clark is the only current college player invited to training camp, which will take place in Cleveland during the women's Final Four.


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.


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.


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...


Mariners re-sign recently released third baseman

He’ll give the Mariners some corner depth with plenty of big league experience.


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.


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

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