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Moyer-Gleich picked for NBA playoff officiating roster, 1st woman in that role since 2012

Ashley Moyer-Gleich checked her email just before heading to the airport on Saturday for a trip to what she thought would be her final game of the season. That's when the news came in: She has more games to do. Moyer-Gleich will soon become only the second woman in NBA history to referee a playoff game. She was one of 36 referees announced by the league Thursday as its referee selections for Round 1 of the playoffs starting this weekend. “It's...


How much did the NFC East improve in Free Agency?

Which teams won Free Agency?


GM Mike Dunleavy, Warriors look to regroup after missing the playoffs with Curry, Green, Thompson

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the rest of Golden State's front office staff had a feeling this season would wind up short of the ultimate goal for a franchise that has won four NBA championships over the past decade. That's the way the season went for Stephen Curry and Co. — losing big leads, making costly mistakes, repeatedly unable to deliver the big defensive stop when it mattered most. Coach Steve Kerr had hoped...


Seahawks draft quarterback, add two ex-Huskies in Dane Brugler’s 7-round mock draft

Try this Seahawks mock draft on for size.


Cubs News: Chicago's matchup tonight against Miami Marlins postponed due to poor weather conditions

Thursday night's action between the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins has been postponed due to inclement weather.


Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest triumph in first title defenses

WWE kicks off its United Kingdom tour in style in Birmingham.


Meet Team USA: Portraits of Olympic athletes


Dodgers vs. Mets series info

New York comes to Los Angeles for the weekend. Dodgers have lost each of the first two series of this homestand at Dodger Stadium.


2024 WNBA Draft: Western Conference grades

Which of the WNBA’s Western Conference teams made the most of the 2024 WNBA Draft? Here are the grades for the Wings, Aces, Sparks, Lynx. Mercury and Storm.


This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Becomes First Pitcher With 3 Immaculate Innings

On April 18, 1964, Los Angeles Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax tossed an immaculate inning against the Cincinnati Reds, becoming the first pitcher in National League history to accomplish the feat on three separate occasions.


New York Yankees Add Former First-Round Pick Outfielder From Los Angeles Dodgers

The New York Yankees have claimed former first-round pick Taylor Trammell off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.


Predicting All-NBA First, Second and Third Teams


Jackson Holliday has struggled in MLB debut so far, but here are three reasons to believe in Orioles prospect

Holliday has recorded just one hit in his first 25 at-bats in the majors


LSU Gymnastics, Olivia Dunne Advance To NCAA Finals

LSU gymnastics advanced to the NCAA Finals on Thursday. The Tigers defeated California, Stanford, and Arkansas with a 198.11 score at the semifinals in Fort Worth, Texas. They'll vie for the program's first national championship this Saturday. Haleigh Bryant, recently recognized as the AAI ...


NBA Playoffs: Game 1 Schedule and Best Bets

The Nuggets and Knicks roll in their Openers


Duke forward TJ Power, former top-20 recruit, to enter transfer portal

Duke forward TJ Power is entering the transfer portal after just one season in Durham, he told On3. The 6-foot-9 freshman from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts say a limited role for the Blue Devils this season, averaging just 2.1 points, playing around 6.7 minutes per game. “This past year in Durham has been one of the best years of my life and I’m forev...


Michigan men’s basketball announces coaching staff for 2024-25 season

May officially has his first staff in place.


Dueling mock drafts: Trade up or trade back?

Comparing two draft hauls and letting Raider Nation decide what’s best


Mark Few Named to Team USA Coaching Staff

Doesn’t get more American than representing your country at the Olympics.


RANKED: The 30 Best Pass Rushers In NFL History


Vikings have the 11th and 23rd picks in the NFL draft and a need for a QB. Can they get their guy?

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The NFL draft is not so much a marathon weekend as it is a season of speculation and subterfuge, a made-for-TV mystery unfolding team by team across the league. Minnesota's motive has been clear, actually, for two years. The Vikings are as poised as ever to take a quarterback in the first round. From the day Kevin O'Connell was hired as head coach, following the arrival of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in the momentous...


Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton handed Ryder Cup lifeline after LIV Golf switch

Nicolai Hojgaard was part of the European team that thrashed the USA at the Ryder Cup last year, with Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton also in the side before they joined LIV Golf


Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz owners

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City. The NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to approve a $1.2 billion sale from Alex Meruelo to Utah Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith, clearing the way for the franchise's move to Utah next season. The deal includes a provision for Arizona to get an expansion team if a new arena is built within the next five years. The deal will be facilitated through the...


Historic NASCAR team risking a fade into obsolescence with poor tenure from young driver

In 2024, with the lowest expectations of his career, Burton has somehow managed to subvert them.


Ranking 20 wide receivers in the 2024 NFL Draft

It’s draft season! I’ve been busy watching a bunch of these prospects, so in the lead-up to the 2024 NFL Daft, I’ll be releasing my rankings. Before you read ahead, please keep in mind the following! I have ranked these players based on the Eagles’ needs and scheme fits. Therefore, the round grade I have given considers that. For example, I may have had a 2nd round grade on a player like Trey Benson if the Eagles badly needed a running back, but...


In 3 Years Since Joining The Utah Jazz Ownership Group, Dwyane Wade Has Watched Its Valuation Go From $1.75B To $3.46B

Never underestimate the power of a good hobby! Following his retirement from the NBA, Dwyane Wade, like many greats who have since left the league, picked up a new golfing habit, which ultimately led him to become a minority owner in the NBA team Utah Jazz. According to Boardroom, the move made in 2021 by… Continue reading In 3 Years Since Joining The Utah Jazz Ownership Group, Dwyane Wade Has Watched Its Valuation Go From $1.75B To $3.46B


2024 Kentucky Derby prediction, odds, horses, 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


Any Braves pursuit of Logan Gilbert has a strong statistical foundation

Any Braves pursuit of Logan Gilbert would come with a very strong statistical foundation.


NCAA gymnastics results, scores, winners for 2024 women's college semifinals

Some of the nation's top gymnastics talent takes the stage in the hopes of bringing their sides that much closer to an NCAA title.


Best Second Basemen of Every Decade Ranked

Last Updated: April 18th, 2024 by Jake Cain Nap Lajoie: 1900’s In the 1900’s, Nap Lajoie stood out as a second baseman with a bat that just couldn’t cool down. He owned the diamond with a stellar average, hitting over .300 from 1909 to 1913, and notching averages above .360 for three straight seasons beginning in 1910. His 1910 batting average of .384 was a whisker away from leading the league. He wasn’t just a ... Read more


Who Are The Top Five Quarterbacks in 2024 Fantasy Football?

We might be a couple of months away from fantasy football drafts taking place. But it is never too early to start researching and getting an idea where players are falling in drafts, especially at the quarterback position. Quarterback is the most important position in football and the position that...


2024 RBC Heritage leaderboard, scores: J.T. Poston leads with Masters star Ludvig Åberg in hunt after Round 1

Scottie Scheffler is also in the mix but sitting six shots back after the first 18 holes on Thursday


Jack Leiter, former No. 2 pick in MLB Draft, to make his MLB debut with Rangers Thursday

Texas Rangers RHP Jack Leiter will make his MLB debut Thursday, less than three years after the team made him the No. 2 overall pick in 2021 draft.


Rangers, Braves send veteran lefties to mound in opener

Two veteran left-handers will take the mound when the Texas Rangers visit the Atlanta Braves for the first time since 2017 to start a three-game interleague series on Friday.


Red Sox errors lead to series loss to Guardians

Boston drops the series finale against Cleveland 5-4.


UFC 302 adds several fights to Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier card

Several new fights have been added to UFC 302 on June 1 in New Jersey where Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier in the main event.


Walker Buehler walks 4 in shortened Triple-A rehab start

Buehler pitched through traffic in most of his outing for Oklahoma City, limited to just 68 pitches thanks to four walks. Next step for the Dodgers right-hander is TBD.


3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s spring practice No. 9

The defense got the upper edge as Wisconsin started their third week of spring ball.


Cubs roster moves: Jameson Taillon, Patrick Wisdom activated from injured list

Hayden Wesneski and Miles Mastrobuoni were returned to Iowa.


Olympic track and field star Annie Kunz in images

Olympic track and field star Annie Kunz in images


Caitlin Clark salary criticism a 'false narrative,' says WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert

Since Caitlin Clark was drafted, debate about her salary has dominated social media. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert explains the economic truth behind it.


Shohei Ohtani, LA Dodgers Phenom, to Build Offseason Home in New Luxury Hawaii Community

The $700 million man will spend his time off in a lavish Big Island hideaway


NHL playoff bracket 2024: Full schedule, TV channels, scores for hockey postseason

The quest for the Stanley Cup is underway. The Sporting News has the latest bracket, schedule, channels and more for every series in the 2024 playoffs.


The Chiefs get a first-round wideout and tackle in two new CBS mock drafts

In separate mock drafts, two CBS writers pick a wide receiver and an offensive tackle for Kansas City at 32.


PGA Tour stars ball out to start RBC Heritage, Signature Event

PGA Tour stars started strong at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, the fifth Signature Event of the season.


Predicting the Landing Spots for the Top 70 Available NFL Free Agents

NFL free agency is in full swing, with many top names available—sportsGrid checks in on the best free agents still out there and potential NFL landing spots.


Martina Navratilova taken aback by news of IOC allegedly funding study claiming transwomen athletes are at a disadvantage compared to women

Martina Navratilova recently reacted to the news that the International Olympic Committee allegedly funded a study that compared transgender women with female athletes to prove that trans women were a


3 Chicago Sky Players on Thin Ice After the WNBA Draft

The 2024 WNBA Draft is officially in the books and the Sky will have tough roster decisions to make between now and the start of the regular season.


2024 MLB mock draft: Where are Jac Caglianone, other top prospects predicted to go?

Florida Gators two-way star Jac Caglianone is one of college baseball's biggest stars. Where will he and other top picks end up in the 2024 MLB Draft?


Kyrie Irving reacts to Team USA snub: "I grew up in a time when we actually had to try out for USAB"

Irving was gracious to wish his 'brothers' well in their quest to bring back Olympic basketball supremacy to U.S. soil.