Trevor Bauer’s next stop: An Atlantic League opening night start with the Long Island Ducks
Read full article: Trevor Bauer’s next stop: An Atlantic League opening night start with the Long Island DucksFormer Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League and is scheduled to pitch opening night on April 21 for the minor league team.
Bodycam shows a stunned Tiger Woods handcuffed after a Florida rollover crash
Read full article: Bodycam shows a stunned Tiger Woods handcuffed after a Florida rollover crashNewly released body camera footage shows that Tiger Woods expressed astonishment as he was handcuffed after crashing his vehicle last week in Florida.
Iowa State star Audi Crooks entering the transfer portal, the latest to leave team in mass exodus
Read full article: Iowa State star Audi Crooks entering the transfer portal, the latest to leave team in mass exodusIowa State star Audi Crooks announced she is entering the transfer portal, making her the fourth starter and 10th Cyclones player overall to say they will move on after a disappointing second half of the season following a start that matched the best in program history.
The Pirates are calling up teenager Konnor Griffin ahead of Friday's home opener, AP source says
Read full article: The Pirates are calling up teenager Konnor Griffin ahead of Friday's home opener, AP source saysThe Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin, the top prospect in baseball, before the club's home opener against the Baltimore Orioles.
Italy soccer president and delegation chief Buffon resign after another World Cup failure
Read full article: Italy soccer president and delegation chief Buffon resign after another World Cup failureItaly's soccer federation president has resigned amid political pressure after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
Chelsea coach laments lack of VAR on hair-pulling incident in Women's Champions League
Read full article: Chelsea coach laments lack of VAR on hair-pulling incident in Women's Champions LeagueChelsea coach Sonia Bompastor has whipped out her cell phone in a post-match interview and replayed footage of a hair-pulling incident missed by match officials in the Women’s Champions League game against Arsenal.
Barcelona hosts Real Madrid with a 6-2 lead in the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals
Read full article: Barcelona hosts Real Madrid with a 6-2 lead in the Women’s Champions League quarterfinalsBarcelona has a massive 6-2 lead to protect against Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals on Thursday night.
Jayson Tatum says he's not at his best yet. That's likely scary news for Celtics' opponents
Read full article: Jayson Tatum says he's not at his best yet. That's likely scary news for Celtics' opponentsBoston star Jayson Tatum doesn’t know how much longer it’ll take for him to feel like he’s playing basketball at his best level again.
Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded
Read full article: Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has fadedDelta State became one of women’s basketball’s early powerhouses under coach Margaret Wade and star player Lusia Harris.
Post-mortem indicates New Zealand rugby player who died by suspected suicide had CTE
Read full article: Post-mortem indicates New Zealand rugby player who died by suspected suicide had CTEA post-mortem examination shows a New Zealand professional rugby player who died by suspected suicide last year had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions.
Victor Wembanyama's 41 points and 18 rebounds lead Spurs to 10th straight win, 127-113 over Warriors
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama's 41 points and 18 rebounds lead Spurs to 10th straight win, 127-113 over WarriorsVictor Wembanyama scored 41 points for the second straight game, grabbed 18 rebounds and blocked three shots, and the San Antonio Spurs ran away from the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors for a 127-113 win.
Rams WR Puka Nacua went to rehab before being sued for assault and battery by a woman, attorney says
Read full article: Rams WR Puka Nacua went to rehab before being sued for assault and battery by a woman, attorney saysLos Angeles Rams All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua was in rehab before he was sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on the shoulder, his attorney said on Wednesday.
Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke arrested in Arkansas on drug and speeding charges
Read full article: Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke arrested in Arkansas on drug and speeding chargesGrizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on charges including speeding and possession of a controlled substance.
Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza puts on impressive show at Indiana's biggest pro day
Read full article: Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza puts on impressive show at Indiana's biggest pro dayFernando Mendoza warmed up with his college roommate Wednesday while nearly two dozen college teammates took turns running the 40-yard dash.
NCAA committee proposes barring prospective athletes if they opt into and remain in a pro draft
Read full article: NCAA committee proposes barring prospective athletes if they opt into and remain in a pro draftThe NCAA Division I Cabinet will consider proposed changes to pre-enrollment eligibility rules, including one that would bar athletes who have entered a professional sports draft from competing in college after two high-profile cases in basketball this season.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo says he had serious talks last year about coaching NBA's Phoenix Suns
Read full article: Michigan State's Tom Izzo says he had serious talks last year about coaching NBA's Phoenix SunsMichigan State’s Tom Izzo said Wednesday on “The Dan Patrick Show” that he considered coaching the Phoenix Suns after discussing the possibility last year with one of his former players, Mat Ishbia, who owns the NBA team.
Baltimore's Samuel Basallo makes MLB's first game-ending robo-ump challenge
Read full article: Baltimore's Samuel Basallo makes MLB's first game-ending robo-ump challengeSamuel Basallo made a little history when the Baltimore catcher became the first major leaguer to end a game with a successful challenge via the Automated Ball-Strike System.
NCAA approves suspensions for coaches and fines for schools that take 'ghost transfers'
Read full article: NCAA approves suspensions for coaches and fines for schools that take 'ghost transfers'The NCAA Division I Cabinet on Wednesday approved emergency legislation that will severely penalize coaches and schools that sign, add to the roster or allow athletic participation by an athlete in any sport who transfers without first going through the portal process.
Sandy Alcantara throws a shutout on 93 pitches to lead Marlins over White Sox 10-0
Read full article: Sandy Alcantara throws a shutout on 93 pitches to lead Marlins over White Sox 10-0Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season in a 93-pitch shutout to lead the Miami Marlins over the Chicago White Sox 10-0.
First game-ending robot umpire call gives Suárez first save in 9 years as O's top Rangers 8-3
Read full article: First game-ending robot umpire call gives Suárez first save in 9 years as O's top Rangers 8-3The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles’ 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers.
Why attorney says Tiger Woods’ car crash ‘absolutely’ falls under ‘Trenton’s Law’ about impaired driving
Read full article: Why attorney says Tiger Woods’ car crash ‘absolutely’ falls under ‘Trenton’s Law’ about impaired drivingTiger Woods' crash on Friday, which led to his second DUI arrest, comes after “Trenton’s Law” went into effect last October. The law, named for St. Johns County teen Trenton Stewart, who was killed by a drunk driver in May 2023, increases penalties for impaired driving cases.
FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening
Read full article: FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopeningFIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales after the 48-team field for this year’s tournament was finalized.
Quadruple amputee cornhole player acted in self-defense when shooting car passenger, lawyer says
Read full article: Quadruple amputee cornhole player acted in self-defense when shooting car passenger, lawyer saysA Maryland judge has denied bail to a quadruple amputee professional cornhole player accused of fatally shooting a passenger in his Tesla last month.
Naomi Girma set to return home to San Jose for USWNT match against Japan
Read full article: Naomi Girma set to return home to San Jose for USWNT match against JapanNaomi Girma is going to play at home in Northern California with the U.S. national team later this month for the first time since a send-off game for the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Congo’s World Cup qualification unites a troubled country and brings a rare moment of joy
Read full article: Congo’s World Cup qualification unites a troubled country and brings a rare moment of joyCongo has erupted in joy overnight after an extra-time goal against Jamaica sent the country back to the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century.
Arsenal fends off Chelsea to reach Women’s Champions League semifinals, Bayern also advances
Read full article: Arsenal fends off Chelsea to reach Women’s Champions League semifinals, Bayern also advancesDefending champion Arsenal has advanced to the Women’s Champions League semifinals despite a 1-0 loss to Chelsea in a London derby.
Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants in Spain's game against Egypt as police open investigation
Read full article: Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants in Spain's game against Egypt as police open investigationSpain star Lamine Yamal has condemned the anti-Muslim chants made by Spanish fans during a friendly soccer game in the latest incident to dent the nation’s sporting image.
Shohei Ohtani’s quest for Cy Young Award begins with 6 shutout innings as Dodgers beat Guardians
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani’s quest for Cy Young Award begins with 6 shutout innings as Dodgers beat GuardiansShohei Ohtani opened his season on the mound with six scoreless innings and a win for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Diamondbacks 3B Jose Fernandez becomes 7th MLB player since 1900 with 2 homers in debut
Read full article: Diamondbacks 3B Jose Fernandez becomes 7th MLB player since 1900 with 2 homers in debutArizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jose Fernandez strode to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning during his first big-league game in a pressure-packed spot against four-time All-Star closer Kenley Jansen.
World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot
Read full article: World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spotThe 48-team field for FIFA's biggest ever World Cup is complete after a qualifying process that spanned more than two and a half years.
Ohtani throws 6 scoreless innings in a drizzly debut on mound as Dodgers beat Guardians 4-1
Read full article: Ohtani throws 6 scoreless innings in a drizzly debut on mound as Dodgers beat Guardians 4-1Shohei Ohtani dominated in his first start on the mound this season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in drizzly conditions.
Chang Ung, North Korean ex-IOC member who brokered Olympic joint marches with South, dies
Read full article: Chang Ung, North Korean ex-IOC member who brokered Olympic joint marches with South, diesChang Ung, a former North Korean member of the International Olympic Committee who once led sports exchanges with rival South Korea including joint marches of their athletes at the Olympics, has died at 87.
Umpire loses track of count, leading to walk instead of strikeout for Astros' Cam Smith vs. Red Sox
Read full article: Umpire loses track of count, leading to walk instead of strikeout for Astros' Cam Smith vs. Red SoxPlate umpire Mark Wegner acknowledged he lost track of the count during Cam Smith’s nine-pitch walk in the fifth inning of the Houston Astros’ 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Christian Pulisic scoreless streak for US extends to 8 games since 2024 as World Cup approaches
Read full article: Christian Pulisic scoreless streak for US extends to 8 games since 2024 as World Cup approachesAs the World Cup nears, Christian Pulisic’s scoreless streak for the United States stretched to a career-high eight games.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has no plans to scrap Rooney Rule, despite Florida AG pressure
Read full article: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has no plans to scrap Rooney Rule, despite Florida AG pressureNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he has no plans to end the league’s Rooney Rule despite recent objections from Florida’s attorney general, who wrote that the league’s minority hiring guidelines violate Florida state law.
Men's NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993
Read full article: Men's NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993The men’s NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, its best audience since 1993 and a 9% increase over last year.
Tiger Woods says he'll step away and seek treatment following Florida vehicle rollover and DUI arrest
Read full article: Tiger Woods says he'll step away and seek treatment following Florida vehicle rollover and DUI arrestTiger Woods says he'll step away and seek treatment following Florida vehicle rollover and DUI arrest.
March Madness: UConn assistant Luke Murray juggles Final Four run and new job at Boston College
Read full article: March Madness: UConn assistant Luke Murray juggles Final Four run and new job at Boston CollegeBoston College will have to understand if new basketball coach Luke Murray is unable to give the Eagles his full attention for now.
MLB players increase potential war chest to $415 million ahead of bargaining
Read full article: MLB players increase potential war chest to $415 million ahead of bargainingBig league baseball players increased their potential war chest of cash and investments ahead of collective bargaining to $415 million heading into 2026, up from $284 million at the start of 2025, according to the union’s annual federal disclosure form filed.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has no plans to scrap Rooney Rule, despite Florida AG pressure
Read full article: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has no plans to scrap Rooney Rule, despite Florida AG pressureNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he has no plans to end the league’s Rooney Rule despite recent objections from Florida’s attorney general, who wrote that the league’s minority hiring guidelines violate Florida state law.
A'ja Wilson returns to USA Basketball camp in Phoenix during Final Four week
Read full article: A'ja Wilson returns to USA Basketball camp in Phoenix during Final Four weekTwo-time Olympic gold medalist A’ja Wilson will take part in a USA Basketball training camp in Phoenix during Final Four week.
Pioneering female NFL official sues league over her treatment and firing
Read full article: Pioneering female NFL official sues league over her treatment and firingIn a new lawsuit, one of the first three women to officiate an NFL game describes her three years at the pinnacle of her profession as a descent into the grip of a sexist institution unable to treat a woman as an equal.
Mariners agree to $95 million, 8-year contract with top shortstop prospect Colt Emerson
Read full article: Mariners agree to $95 million, 8-year contract with top shortstop prospect Colt EmersonTop prospect Colt Emerson and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a $95 million, eight-year contract, the largest amount for a minor league prospect yet to make his major league debut.
A playoff salary cap is coming to the NHL. GMs get a calculator to help them navigate it
Read full article: A playoff salary cap is coming to the NHL. GMs get a calculator to help them navigate itNHL general managers of teams in the playoffs soon will have to deal with a new rule that has not been used in the league's history: Their game lineups must fit under the salary cap.
De Zerbi hired to coach relegation-threatened Tottenham, already facing opposition from fans' groups
Read full article: De Zerbi hired to coach relegation-threatened Tottenham, already facing opposition from fans' groupsRoberto De Zerbi has been hired as Tottenham’s third coach of the season in a last-ditch bid by one of England’s top clubs to avoid costly relegation from the Premier League.
Iran soccer players honor alleged child victims of the war before World Cup warmup
Read full article: Iran soccer players honor alleged child victims of the war before World Cup warmupIran players and officials have posed with pictures of children allegedly killed by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes before their World Cup warmup against Costa Rica in Turkey.
Taiwan Olympic boxing champ involved in gender debate wins first bout at Asian titles
Read full article: Taiwan Olympic boxing champ involved in gender debate wins first bout at Asian titlesLin Yu-ting, a boxing gold medalist at the center of a gender controversy at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has won her first international bout since then at the Asian championships in Mongolia.
NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mix-ups and the Fail Mary
Read full article: NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mix-ups and the Fail MaryThe NFL’s last foray into replacement officials ended in embarrassment for the league when a botched call and comic confusion in a prime-time game led to the end of a lockout that marred the first three weeks of the 2012 season.
Michael Soroka throws immaculate 5th inning in Arizona Diamondbacks debut
Read full article: Michael Soroka throws immaculate 5th inning in Arizona Diamondbacks debutArizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka threw an immaculate fifth inning on Monday night against the Detroit Tigers, becoming the fourth pitcher in franchise history to strike out three straight batters on nine pitches.
Edwards, Makeer power South Carolina past TCU 78-52 to reach the Final Four
Read full article: Edwards, Makeer power South Carolina past TCU 78-52 to reach the Final FourJoyce Edwards scored 24 points and Agot Makeer added 18 to help South Carolina beat TCU 78-52 to advance to the Final Four.
Eyes of Texas on women's Final Four again after Longhorns beat Michigan in regional final
Read full article: Eyes of Texas on women's Final Four again after Longhorns beat Michigan in regional finalMadison Booker had 19 points and seven rebounds, fifth-year senior guard Rori Harmon has 13 assists and Texas is going to the women’s Final Four for the second year in a row.
Scuffling 2025 AL MVP runner-up Cal Raleigh comes off the bench to help Mariners beat Yankees
Read full article: Scuffling 2025 AL MVP runner-up Cal Raleigh comes off the bench to help Mariners beat YankeesWhile Aaron Judge hit batting practice at T-Mobile Park, an advertisement featuring him and Cal Raleigh flashed on the videoboard with a link to buy tickets to the series between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners.
Bulls waive guard Jaden Ivey after anti-LGBTQ comments, remarks about religion on Instagram
Read full article: Bulls waive guard Jaden Ivey after anti-LGBTQ comments, remarks about religion on InstagramThe Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey on Monday in the wake of anti-LGBTQ comments and remarks about religion he made in a series of videos on his Instagram account.
Cardi B and Steph Curry earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney's bathwater
Read full article: Cardi B and Steph Curry earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney's bathwaterThis year’s Webby Award nominations highlight the internet’s wildest hits, from celebrity campaigns to strange viral products.
Mullins' Miracle: How does his shot for UConn measure up to other famous ones in March Madness?
Read full article: Mullins' Miracle: How does his shot for UConn measure up to other famous ones in March Madness?A couple of days ago, Braylon Mullins was a UConn freshman whose name carried weight mostly among the true diehards.
Falcons GM Ian Cunningham says 'work to be done' in NFL minority hiring, despite Florida AG pushback
Read full article: Falcons GM Ian Cunningham says 'work to be done' in NFL minority hiring, despite Florida AG pushbackFirst-year Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said he’ll continue to push for more diversity in the NFL’s leadership positions, even after Florida’s attorney general wrote that the league’s minority hiring guidelines violate Florida state law.
Options vary for veteran QBs Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo and Russell Wilson
Read full article: Options vary for veteran QBs Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo and Russell WilsonAaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo and Russell Wilson are still unsigned for the 2026 season.
A 'World Cup' for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears
Read full article: A 'World Cup' for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fearsA Portland soccer tournament brought girls from immigrant and refugee families together to push back against fear tied to federal immigration enforcement.
Rick Hendrick and his team made all the right calls in earning first NASCAR victory of the season
Read full article: Rick Hendrick and his team made all the right calls in earning first NASCAR victory of the seasonAlan Gustafson ignored the phone call while packing a suitcase for the Sunday morning drive to Martinsville Speedway.
Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports
Read full article: Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sportsThe Trump administration has carried out on a threat to sue the state of Minnesota and its school athletics governing body for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports.
Through MLB's first weekend, Salvador Perez and the Royals are ABS winners
Read full article: Through MLB's first weekend, Salvador Perez and the Royals are ABS winnersSalvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals have been baseball’s best at utilizing their robot challenges through the first weekend of the Automated Ball-Strike System.
Ken Clay, who pitched on Yankees' world championship teams in 1977-78, dies at age 71
Read full article: Ken Clay, who pitched on Yankees' world championship teams in 1977-78, dies at age 71Ken Clay, who won World Series championships with the New York Yankees in 1977-78 to highlight his five-year major league career, has died at the age of 71.
Tapping, twirling and "T" signs: Sports replays have a language all their own
Read full article: Tapping, twirling and "T" signs: Sports replays have a language all their ownEvery moment of any major sporting event can be dissected in high-definition these days, meaning officials and umpires sometimes seem to be staring at a TV screen to review close calls as much as they’re watching the game.
Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner for $300 million, move team to Houston in 2027
Read full article: Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner for $300 million, move team to Houston in 2027The Connecticut Sun say they will move to Houston in 2027 after reaching an agreement to sell the team to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta in a deal worth a record $300 million, according to a person familiar with the sale.
NFL set to begin hiring and training replacement officials, AP sources say
Read full article: NFL set to begin hiring and training replacement officials, AP sources sayThe NFL is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials in the next several weeks because negotiations with the referees’ union have been unsuccessful, two people with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press.
St. John's athletic director says Pitino has signed new deal, according to reports
Read full article: St. John's athletic director says Pitino has signed new deal, according to reportsSt. John’s says Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino has signed a new agreement that will keep him under contract with the school through 2030, according to multiple reports.
