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Team USA's Black Contingent at the World Baseball Classic.
Team USA's Black Contigent at the World Baseball Classic. From left to right: Team USA coach Jerry Manuel, shortstop Tim Anderson, outfielder Cedric Mullins, coach Ken Griffey Jr., outfielder Mookie Betts, coach Lou Collier and relief pitcher Devin Williams pose at Chase Field during the World Baseball Classic in Phoenix. USA Baseball

NCAA Tournament

Follow live: 6-seed Creighton, 3-seed Baylor battling for spot in Sweet 16

Creighton vs. Baylor - Men’s College Basketball Live Game - March 19, 2023 | ESPN
Visit ESPN for the live game of the Creighton Bluejays vs. Baylor Bears NCAAM basketball game on March 19, 2023

Clark, last year in mind, sends Iowa to Sweet 16

Clark, last year in mind, sends Iowa to Sweet 16
Almost a year to the day that second-seeded Iowa was upset at home by a 10-seed in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Caitlin Clark wasn’t about to allow history to repeat itself Sunday against Georgia.

‘They were pioneers’: The oral history of USC women’s 1983 national championship game Forty years later, Cheryl Miller, Cynthia Cooper and the ‘Women of Troy’ reflect on their title against Louisiana Tech and its impact

‘They were pioneers’: The oral history of USC women’s 1983 national championship game
The dawn of what was to become women’s college basketball was on display 40 years ago this spring when two-time defending champion Louisiana Tech faced the Univ…

Fairleigh Dickinson’s Director of Media Relations is currently a junior at the university:


NBA

Justin Verrier on the Struggling Celtics. Plus, the Sox’s Underrated Signing.

Justin Verrier on the Struggling Celtics. Plus, the Sox’s Underrated Signing.
Verrier joins to discuss Jayson Tatum’s shooting struggles

Spurs reverse woes with comeback vs. Hawks

Spurs reverse woes with comeback vs. Hawks
The Spurs, who blew a 29-point, third-quarter lead to the Grizzlies on Friday, followed up on Sunday by staging a 24-point rally, their largest second-half comeback under coach Gregg Popovich.

NFL Free Agency

Will the Patriots pursue Lamar Jackson?

Will the Patriots pursue Lamar Jackson? - ProFootballTalk
More than four days into free agency, no potential suitor has conclusively been linked to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Could the Patriots eventually make a run at him?Former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich recently lobbied for his former team to make the move.“If you’re the Patriots, and you…

Panthers announce an agreement with Adam Thielen

Panthers announce agreement with Adam Thielen - ProFootballTalk
Free agent receiver Adam Thielen has found a new home.Nine days after the Vikings released him, Thielen has agreed to terms with the Panthers. He announced the deal on Instagram just before the team did. Thielen visited Carolina last week.The Panthers needed to rebuild their receiving corps after tr…

Report: Brandin Cooks trade likely takes Cowboys out of Odell Beckham market

Report: Brandin Cooks trade likely takes Cowboys out of Odell Beckham market - ProFootballTalk
The Cowboys traded for Brandin Cooks on Sunday and that may signal the end of their extended interest in adding another veteran wide receiver to their roster.Ed Werder of ESPN reports that the Cooks acquisition likely takes the Cowboys out of the mix for signing Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason. The…

Laremy Tunsil gets new deal from Texans

Laremy Tunsil gets new deal from Texans - ProFootballTalk
On the same day the Texans sent receiver Brandin Cooks to Dallas, the Texans sent tackle Laremy Tunsil to the top of the tackle market.Saint Omni — a non-certified agent who made headlines last year for trying to negotiate with teams on behalf of linebacker Roquan Smith — told Ian Rapoport of NFL Me…

Rashaad Penny: I want to be available for all 17 games

Rashaad Penny: I want to be available for all 17 games - ProFootballTalk
Running back Rashaad Penny has flashed his talent whenever he’s been on the field.The problem is, injuries have prevented him from playing much in his first five seasons.Penny was Seattle’s 27th overall pick in the 2018 draft. He appeared in 14 games as a rookie, recording 419 yards rushing.But then…

C.J. Gardner-Johnson joins the Lions on a one-year deal

C.J. Gardner-Johnson joins the Lions on a one-year deal - ProFootballTalk
The Eagles have lost another free agent.Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, whose extended stay on the open market pointed to an inevitable one-year deal, has indeed done a one-year deal, with the Lions.The news comes from multiple reports; ESPN and NFL Media conflict on the value of the deal. ESPN has the…

How the first wave of free agency will impact the 2023 NFL Draft

How the first wave of free agency will impact the 2023 NFL Draft
Moves by the Chiefs, Panthers, Eagles and Lions could set off a butterfly effect across the league.


Premier League

Saka stands out as Arsenal thrash Crystal Palace to take charge of Premier League title race

Saka stands out as Arsenal thrash Crystal Palace to take charge of Premier League title race
Everyone expected Arsenal to collapse after losing to Man City, but six straight wins have them eight points clear and dreaming of the title.

Transfer Talk: Chelsea, Man United, Arsenal, Man City want Lavia

Transfer Talk: Chelsea, Man United, Arsenal, Man City want Lavia
Romeo Lavia has been a bright spot for struggling Southampton, and several top Premier League clubs have taken notice. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Baseball

One photo means more for Team USA’s Black baseball contingent At the World Baseball Classic, players and coaches came together for a moment they hope reaches African American community

One photo means more for Team USA’s Black baseball contingent
One thousand and two home runs; 3,039 RBIs, 553 stolen bases, 250 strikeouts. 16 Gold Gloves, 14 Silver Sluggers, three World Series wins, two MVPs, 6…