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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.


MLB games on TV today: Full schedule, channels for 2024 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, MLB Network and more

Full schedule, channels for 2024 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network


NBA Point Guards With The Most Championships

Magic Johnson and Stephen Curry are among the point guards who have won the most championships in NBA history.


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.


Hijab-wearing players in women's NCAA Tournament hope to inspire others

N.C. State's Jannah Eissa and UC Irvine's Diaba Konate are bringing visibility and inspiration to some Muslim women by wearing hjiabs while they play basketball. They aren't the first women to do it in NCAA Tournament play, but with record viewership and attendance they are certainly getting noticed. “Representation really matters,” said Konate, whose team lost in the first round of the tournament to Gonzaga. “Just having people, young Muslim...


The greatest high school basketball teams of all time (non-prep school)

Hoops fans won't find the likes of Oak Hill Academy or Monteverde, or their ilk here. Those prep schools that welcome talent from all over the country are in a different world. So, high school basketball fans, get ready to agree — and certainly disagree — with what we have here.


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

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


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.


Undaunted Illinois gets past Iowa State, advances to Elite Eight

Illinois outlasted Iowa State 72-69 on Thursday night and will take a "why not us" attitude into its Elite Eight matchup against defending champion UConn.


Former collegiate swimmer fights misinformation about transgender athletes

Schuyler Bailar swam for the Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving team as the first openly transgender NCAA Division I swimmer. Today, he's an author and educator.


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...


Where Wisconsin's class of 2025 ranks nationally after losing Torin Pettaway to Minnesota

Wisconsin football's class of 2025 dropped to eight total commitments after three-star defensive lineman Torin Pettaway flipped to rival Minnesota on Thursday night. The surprising move slid the group two spots to No. 11 overall in the nation. It rem


Everything you need to know about the team standing between Illinois and a Final Four

Bring on the Huskies.


Ranking college football's top 10 defensive backs for 2024

The voting was tight in our latest top 10 position poll, with several candidates worthy of the top spot.


Can 'villain' Colorado Buffaloes overcome Caitlin Clark, Iowa (and the refs)?

The Colorado women's basketball team started the season by beating No. 1 LSU. Can the Buffaloes finish it by ending Caitlin Clark's college career?


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

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Mets’ final Opening Day roster decisions settled by injury

The Mets have reached a conclusion on the final two spots in their bullpen. Michael Tonkin and Yohan Ramirez were added to the Mets’ Opening Day roster Thursday and a third candidate from the group, Sean Reid-Foley, was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement. All three pitchers are without remaining minor league options. Tonkin appeared in 45 games last season for the Braves and pitched to a 4.28 ERA. The Mets signed him to...


Marquette vs. NC State: Predictions, picks, odds for Friday's March Madness game

No. 2 Marquette takes on No. 11 North Carolina State in the Sweet 16 of the men's March Madness tournament. Here's what to know about the matchup.


Chiefs' Andy Reid impresses with perfect ceremonial first pitch at Royals' Opening Day

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid did not disappoint when he was called on to throw out the first pitch for the Royals on Opening Day Thursday.


Michael Penix shows off athleticism at pro day with impressive 40-yard dash, vertical jump

SEATTLE (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. used his pro day to demonstrate the athleticism that wasn't always on display during his two seasons carving up defenses at Washington. The left-handed quarterback and Heisman Trophy runner-up tried to quell any concerns about his athletic ability in front of a bevy of NFL scouts on Thursday. “I just wanted to show that I’m athletic and I can do it with my legs if I have to,” Penix said. Penix ran the 40-yard...


Mariners re-sign recently released third baseman

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


Connecticut continues March Madness domination as leaving legacy provides motivation

Another NCAA Tournament game and another rout for Connecticut. The defending champions seem unstoppable with players galvanized by creating legacy.


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

Huge news on the recruiting trail


Rangers re-sign infielder who just opted out on them

Veteran infielder Matt Duffy opted out on his minor-league contract with the Texas Rangers, but they want to keep him in the fold.


Oakland Athletics fans boycott home opener outside stadium in protest of Las Vegas move

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Many fans at the Oakland Coliseum were still hanging out in the parking lot when Alex Wood delivered the first pitch of the season for the Athletics against the Cleveland Guardians. And they had no intention of going into the stadium. In protest of the A’s planned move to Las Vegas in 2028, fan groups staged a boycott of the home opener Thursday, purchasing tickets to the game to organize a block party outside the stadium....


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.


All 30 MLB starting rotations, ranked

MLB pitchers have never been more talented than in the modern era thanks to new technology and training methods. Here's a look at the starting rotations from top to bottom entering the 2024 regular season.


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...


Who are 10 best players left in March Madness during the Sweet 16?

With the Sweet 16 starting tonight, here are the ten best players remaining in the NCAA Tournament.


O'Neill homers for record 5th straight Opening Day as Red Sox win

Tyler O'Neill homered in his fifth straight Opening Day game to set a new major league record.


Ohtani wins in Dodgers home debut as US MLB games begin

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani made a triumphant Los Angeles Dodgers home debut on Thursday, getting help from fellow Most Valuable Player teammates in a 7-1 rout of St. Louis. - Silence in Baltimore - Corbin Burnes struck out 11 batters, a record for any pitcher in his Baltimore debut, to spark the Orioles to an 11-3 home rout of the Los Angeles Angels.


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.


Thursday's NCAA men's tournament Sweet 16 takeaways: New faces going to the Elite Eight

This year's Elite Eight will have some fresh faces. Takeaways from Thursday's NCAA Tournament action.


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.


UNC vs Alabama: Three Things Learned

It almost never ends well but this game is going to mess with our heads for a while.


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


Former All-SEC Florida Guard Riley Kugel Announces Top Four Schools

Huge news in the transfer portal


Red Sox use power and athleticism to beat Mariners in Alex Cora’s first opener win

SEATTLE — Five years ago, the Red Sox arrived in Seattle for a three-city, West Coast road trip to start the season, just months after winning the World Series. It was a short offseason — for good reason — but the Red Sox were undoubtedly unprepared when the 2019 season began and a 3-8 road trip doomed the team from get-go. “I’ll tell you what, I feel a lot different than in 2019 here,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said, sitting in the same dugout...


Anthony Volpe joins Yankees legend with impressive Opening Day stat

New York Yankees SS Anthony Volpe joined Derek Jeter with an impressive Opening Day stat.


NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, biggest offseason decisions

Who knocked the Panthers off the throne? Plus, we break down the key free agency, trade and draft moves for each club this summer.


Mark Jackson explains why Tim Duncan is not underrated as an All-Time player: "I don't think we disrespect him"

Jackson thinks that Duncan would’ve been as great as he was if he played in the NBA today


Every MLB pitcher in the 3,000-strikeout club

Basically everyone loves round-number milestones, from 500 home runs to 300 pitcher wins to 3,000 strikeouts. The number 3,000 works quite well for a milestone. Currently, there are 19 pitchers who have racked up at least 3,000 K’s in MLB. Here is that club in rarified air when it comes to bat whiffing.


Braves News: Opening Day roster finalized, Braves-Phillies series preview, and more

Happy (belated) Opening Day, Braves Country!


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


Who is Austrian heptathlon superstar Ivona Dadic?


Closers and Saves Bullpen Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 1 (Opening Day)

We've made it, folks! The offseason is behind us, the Seoul Series already happened, and Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues are both just memories. It's opening weekend 2024 and...there is already so much going on in the league's bullpens. We had a few Opening Day surprises regarding how managers chose ...


When does Caitlin Clark play again? NCAA Tournament schedule, TV channel for Iowa's next March Madness game

Here is everything you need to know about Iowa's next NCAA Tournament game, including TV and streaming options for the Sweet 16 contest.


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.


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


NIT bracket for 2024 tournament: Schedule, TV times for March Madness event

There are 32 teams in this year's National Invitational Tournament have been selected. A look at the NIT bracket and schedule of games.