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Southwest boys’ soccer locks up District 28-5A title for seventh consecutive season
Read full article: Southwest boys’ soccer locks up District 28-5A title for seventh consecutive seasonThe Southwest boys’ soccer team (20-1) wrapped up their regular season campaign with a dominant performance on Tuesday.
Rivalry brewing amongst 3-point contest participants ahead of SA Sports All-Star Basketball Game
Read full article: Rivalry brewing amongst 3-point contest participants ahead of SA Sports All-Star Basketball GameYou could feel the tension in the air when the 3-point contest participants answered questions on Media Day ahead of the 2025 San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game.
Hornets make franchise-record 26 3s and Ball has 27 points and 14 assists in 145-134 win over Spurs
Read full article: Hornets make franchise-record 26 3s and Ball has 27 points and 14 assists in 145-134 win over SpursLaMelo Ball had 27 points and 14 assists, and the Charlotte Hornets made a franchise-record 26 3-pointers to roll past the San Antonio Spurs 145-134 on Friday night.
Why now? Spurs point guard De’Aaron Fox shares why he chose to have season-ending surgery
Read full article: Why now? Spurs point guard De’Aaron Fox shares why he chose to have season-ending surgeryAfter the news broke that De’Aaron Fox decided to have season-ending surgery on his left pinkie finger, the San Antonio Spurs guard explained why he chose to get the surgery now with 18 games left in the 2024-25 regular season.
New San Antonio FC head coach earns season-opening victory
Read full article: New San Antonio FC head coach earns season-opening victorySan Antonio FC’s season-opening victory last week was significant not only to get the season started on a positive note. It also marked the first win for new head coach Carlos Llamosa.
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NHL general managers zero in on goaltender interference and other coach's challenges
Read full article: NHL general managers zero in on goaltender interference and other coach's challengesVideo review, particularly coach's challenges for goaltender interference, took center stage on the first day of the NHL general managers' annual spring meeting.
Braves' Spencer Strider sparkles in 1st spring start as he comes back from Tommy John surgery
Read full article: Braves' Spencer Strider sparkles in 1st spring start as he comes back from Tommy John surgeryAtlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider struck out six and didn’t allow a base runner over 2 2/3 innings in his first Grapefruit League appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year.
Mavericks' Anthony Davis practices with club's G League affiliate for possible return from injury
Read full article: Mavericks' Anthony Davis practices with club's G League affiliate for possible return from injuryDallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis has practiced with the club's NBA G League affiliate to get some five-on-five work in as he prepares for a possible return from a left adductor strain.
March Madness puts Izzo-led Michigan State in conversation with bluebloods Kentucky, North Carolina
Read full article: March Madness puts Izzo-led Michigan State in conversation with bluebloods Kentucky, North CarolinaMichigan State has joined rare air in college basketball over the last half-century with coaching longevity and championships.
Messi out of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to adductor injury
Read full article: Messi out of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to adductor injuryLionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil over the next eight days because of an injury to his adductor.
Pursuit of glory? Cold, hard cash? A new poll breaks down why people fill out March Madness brackets
Read full article: Pursuit of glory? Cold, hard cash? A new poll breaks down why people fill out March Madness bracketsAs March Madness takes over this week, how many people are filling out NCAA Tournament brackets and why.
More than half of US adults don't want legal betting on college sports in their state: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: More than half of US adults don't want legal betting on college sports in their state: AP-NORC pollMost U.S. adults think betting on professional sports should be legal but they don’t feel the same way about college sports, according to a new AP-NORC survey.
Rivers predicted stardom for Gilgeous-Alexander, but says Thunder star has exceeded expectations
Read full article: Rivers predicted stardom for Gilgeous-Alexander, but says Thunder star has exceeded expectationsDoc Rivers says he saw star potential in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while coaching him as a rookie before the Los Angeles Clippers traded him to Oklahoma City.
Betting on women's college basketball rides post-Caitlin Clark wave as NCAA Tournament begins
Read full article: Betting on women's college basketball rides post-Caitlin Clark wave as NCAA Tournament beginsCaitlin Clark drew lots of eyeballs to women’s basketball when she led Iowa to consecutive national-championship games.
Chase, Higgins reach extensions with Bengals. AP source says Chase will be NFL's highest-paid non-QB
Read full article: Chase, Higgins reach extensions with Bengals. AP source says Chase will be NFL's highest-paid non-QBThe Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to four-year extensions with receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, assuring that Joe Burrow will have his top two targets with him for some time.
Dodgers star Mookie Betts won't play in 2 regular season games vs. Cubs in Tokyo because of illness
Read full article: Dodgers star Mookie Betts won't play in 2 regular season games vs. Cubs in Tokyo because of illnessLos Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the two-game Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs because of an illness that’s lingered for the past week.
March Madness: How to win your NCAA women's tournament pool and a look at what history tells us
Read full article: March Madness: How to win your NCAA women's tournament pool and a look at what history tells usCongratulations to the 12 teams left in the chase for the women’s Division I national championship.
Houston a top seed for 3rd straight year, looks to make deeper run after 2 Sweet 16 losses in a row
Read full article: Houston a top seed for 3rd straight year, looks to make deeper run after 2 Sweet 16 losses in a rowHouston earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year and will open against first-time qualifier SIU-Edwardsville in Wichita, Kansas, on Thursday.
March Madness mascots take center stage during NCAA men's and women's tournaments
Read full article: March Madness mascots take center stage during NCAA men's and women's tournamentsFans navigating the dozens of schools in the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments might become as attached to the mascots as the athletes themselves.
Going for gold: A look at the political and sporting challenges facing the next IOC president
Read full article: Going for gold: A look at the political and sporting challenges facing the next IOC presidentAn in tray of Olympic challenges spanning political, social, sporting and operational issues awaits the next International Olympic Committee president.
Stars forward Mikko Rantanen receives cheers, some boos, in 1st game against Avs since he was traded
Read full article: Stars forward Mikko Rantanen receives cheers, some boos, in 1st game against Avs since he was tradedMikko Rantanen tapped his heart as the video screen showed highlights of his Colorado Avalanche career, culminating with him hoisting the Stanley Cup.
Mirra Andreeva beats Aryna Sabalenka at Indian Wells. Jack Draper wins the men's title
Read full article: Mirra Andreeva beats Aryna Sabalenka at Indian Wells. Jack Draper wins the men's titleRussian teenager Mirra Andreeva has come back to beat No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the BNP Paribas Open.
Magic end Cavaliers' winning streak at 16 games as Banchero scores 24 points in 108-103 victory
Read full article: Magic end Cavaliers' winning streak at 16 games as Banchero scores 24 points in 108-103 victoryPaolo Banchero scored 24 points, Franz Wagner added 22 and the Orlando Magic stunned Cleveland 108-103 to end the Cavaliers’ winning streak at 16 games.
No. 4 Florida Gators win their 1st SEC Tourney title since 2014 by beating No. 8 Tennessee 86-77
Read full article: No. 4 Florida Gators win their 1st SEC Tourney title since 2014 by beating No. 8 Tennessee 86-77Walter Clayton Jr. scored 22 points as fourth-ranked Florida won its fifth Southeastern Conference Tournament title and first since 2014 Sunday, beating the No. 8 Tennessee Volunteers 86-77.
Josh Berry races to 1st Cup Series victory, gives Wood Brothers 101st win with Las Vegas score
Read full article: Josh Berry races to 1st Cup Series victory, gives Wood Brothers 101st win with Las Vegas scoreJosh Berry raced to the first Cup Series victory of his career, taking NASCAR’s oldest team to victory lane Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Cowboys add receiver Parris Campbell, who will be on his 3rd NFC East team in 3 seasons
Read full article: Cowboys add receiver Parris Campbell, who will be on his 3rd NFC East team in 3 seasonsThe Dallas Cowboys and free agent Parris Campbell have agreed on a one-year contract, putting the receiver on his third NFC East team in three seasons.
Newcastle wins the English League Cup and secures its first major domestic trophy in 70 years
Read full article: Newcastle wins the English League Cup and secures its first major domestic trophy in 70 yearsNewcastle has ended its 70-year-wait for a major domestic trophy by beating Liverpool 2-1 in the English League Cup final.
Dodgers' Mookie Betts still struggling with illness, status for opening day in doubt
Read full article: Dodgers' Mookie Betts still struggling with illness, status for opening day in doubtLos Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still struggling to recover from an illness, with manager Dave Roberts pessimistic that the eight-time All-Star will be ready for opening day against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in Japan.
Frustrating start for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari at F1 Australian Grand Prix
Read full article: Frustrating start for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari at F1 Australian Grand PrixLewis Hamilton’s relationship with his new Ferrari team was pressure tested in Australia, where he finished a disappointing 10th on debut, and was frustrated by a bad strategy that cost him a potential victory, and constant radio chatter throughout the difficult race won by McLaren’s Lando Norris.
The best team in the National League? For two days in Japan, it's looked like the Hanshin Tigers
Read full article: The best team in the National League? For two days in Japan, it's looked like the Hanshin TigersFor two days in Japan, it’s the Hanshin Tigers who have looked like the class of the National League.
McLaren's Lando Norris wins wet and wild Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton finishes 10th
Read full article: McLaren's Lando Norris wins wet and wild Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton finishes 10thMcLaren’s Lando Norris has won a chaotic rain-affected Australian Grand Prix, his first victory at Albert Park, with the British driver just managing to stay ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen following a third safety car late in the race.
Dick Vitale tears up on ACC Championship broadcast while talking about recent cancer battle
Read full article: Dick Vitale tears up on ACC Championship broadcast while talking about recent cancer battleDick Vitale became emotional Saturday night while talking about his most recent cancer battle while announcing top-ranked Duke’s 73-62 victory over No. 13 Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship.
Vikings acquire RB Jordan Mason from 49ers and give him a new 2-year deal, AP source says
Read full article: Vikings acquire RB Jordan Mason from 49ers and give him a new 2-year deal, AP source saysThe Minnesota Vikings acquired restricted free agent running back Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers and rewarded him with a two-year deal worth up to $12 million.
Proctor, Knueppel carry No. 1 Duke past No. 13 Louisville 73-62 for 2nd ACC title in 3 years
Read full article: Proctor, Knueppel carry No. 1 Duke past No. 13 Louisville 73-62 for 2nd ACC title in 3 yearsTyrese Proctor scored 19 points on six 3-pointers, Kon Knueppel added 18 points and No. 1 Duke defeated 13th-ranked Louisville 73-62 on Saturday night to clinch its second Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship in three seasons under Jon Scheyer.
From Nomo to Ichiro to Ohtani: Japan's baseball rise in MLB hits high point in Dodgers-Cubs series
Read full article: From Nomo to Ichiro to Ohtani: Japan's baseball rise in MLB hits high point in Dodgers-Cubs seriesNearly 25 years after Ichiro Suzuki embarked on a Hall of Fame career for the Seattle Mariners, the impact of Japanese players in Major League Baseball is at a high point.
No. 6 St. John's beats Creighton 82-66 for 1st Big East Tournament crown in 25 years
Read full article: No. 6 St. John's beats Creighton 82-66 for 1st Big East Tournament crown in 25 yearsRJ Luis Jr. scored all but two of his 29 points after halftime and No. 6 St. John’s made 14 straight shots from the field in the second half to beat Creighton 82-66 for its first Big East Tournament title in 25 years.
NCAA's Gavitt: Duke, ACC tell selection committee Flagg will be available for March Madness
Read full article: NCAA's Gavitt: Duke, ACC tell selection committee Flagg will be available for March MadnessTop-ranked Duke and the Atlantic Coast Conference have informed the NCAA Tournament selection committee that freshman Cooper Flagg will be available for March Madness.
Alex Ovechkin scores 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
Read full article: Alex Ovechkin scores 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky's recordAlex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.
Clayton scores 22 as No. 4 Florida beats No. 5 Alabama 104-82 in SEC semis
Read full article: Clayton scores 22 as No. 4 Florida beats No. 5 Alabama 104-82 in SEC semisWalter Clayton Jr. scored 22 points, and No. 4 Florida pulled away from No. 5 Alabama for a 104-82 victory in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals.
Draper knocks off 2-time defending champion Alcaraz to reach Indian Wells final
Read full article: Draper knocks off 2-time defending champion Alcaraz to reach Indian Wells finalJack Draper toppled two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 on Saturday to reach the BNP Paribas Open final.
Tonje scores 32 as No. 18 Wisconsin tops No. 7 Michigan St. 77-74 in Big Ten semis
Read full article: Tonje scores 32 as No. 18 Wisconsin tops No. 7 Michigan St. 77-74 in Big Ten semisJohn Tonje scored 32 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help No. 18 Wisconsin beat No. 7 Michigan State 77-74 in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament.
No. 8 Tennessee downs No. 3 Auburn 70-65 to reach SEC Tournament championship game
Read full article: No. 8 Tennessee downs No. 3 Auburn 70-65 to reach SEC Tournament championship gameZakai Zeigler scored 20 points as No. 8 Tennessee held off regular-season champion and third-ranked Auburn 70-65 to reach the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship for the first time since 2022.
Forest getting close to the Champions League after another win but struggling City held by Brighton
Read full article: Forest getting close to the Champions League after another win but struggling City held by BrightonChampions League qualification is getting tantalizingly close for Nottingham Forest but there's still plenty of work to do for Manchester City.
Villanova fires coach Kyle Neptune after 3 years and no NCAA Tournament appearances
Read full article: Villanova fires coach Kyle Neptune after 3 years and no NCAA Tournament appearancesVillanova fired Kyle Neptune after a three-year run where he succeeded Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright and failed to ever make the NCAA Tournament.
The 49ers bring back Kyle Juszczyk days after cutting him, AP source says
Read full article: The 49ers bring back Kyle Juszczyk days after cutting him, AP source saysFullback Kyle Juszczyk is returning to the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year, $8 million contract just days after being cut, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Rising to the occasion, Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run HR in return to Japan against Yomiuri Giants
Read full article: Rising to the occasion, Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run HR in return to Japan against Yomiuri GiantsJapanese star Shohei Ohtani showed off some prodigious power in his return to the Tokyo Dome on Saturday night.
Dodgers' Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he'll be ready for opening day
Read full article: Dodgers' Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he'll be ready for opening dayShortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness.
Lewis Hamilton has tough start with Ferrari, qualifying eighth in F1 Australian GP
Read full article: Lewis Hamilton has tough start with Ferrari, qualifying eighth in F1 Australian GPLewis Hamilton’s Ferrari odyssey got off to a tough start after the British driver qualified in eighth for Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix.
Smoking areas in clubhouse, no pitch clock: MLB players get a little taste of baseball in Japan
Read full article: Smoking areas in clubhouse, no pitch clock: MLB players get a little taste of baseball in JapanThe Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers can party like it’s 2022 on a baseball field for a few days in Japan, and even like it’s 1982 off of it.
Withers' lane violation adds improbable twist to UNC's failed comeback against No. 1 Duke in ACCs
Read full article: Withers' lane violation adds improbable twist to UNC's failed comeback against No. 1 Duke in ACCsNorth Carolina graduate forward Jae'Lyn Withers committed a lane violation with 4.1 seconds left that negated a tying free throw in the Tar Heels' loss to No. 1 Duke in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
Lewis Hamilton 8th in qualifying in Ferrari debut as Norris takes pole for F1 race in Australia
Read full article: Lewis Hamilton 8th in qualifying in Ferrari debut as Norris takes pole for F1 race in AustraliaLewis Hamilton qualified eighth-fastest in his Ferrari debut as McLaren’s Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.
No. 1 Duke holds off furious North Carolina rally to win 74-71, reach ACC title game without Flagg
Read full article: No. 1 Duke holds off furious North Carolina rally to win 74-71, reach ACC title game without FlaggKon Knueppel scored 17 points and No. 1 Duke held off a furious second half rally by North Carolina to beat its rival for the third time this season, 74-71 on Friday night to reach the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship game.
Ejiofor powers No. 6 St. John's past No. 25 Marquette 79-63 into 1st Big East final since 2000
Read full article: Ejiofor powers No. 6 St. John's past No. 25 Marquette 79-63 into 1st Big East final since 2000Zuby Ejiofor scored a career-high 33 points, a St. John’s record in the Big East Tournament, and the sixth-ranked Red Storm pulled away from No. 25 Marquette 79-63 to reach the conference championship game for the first time in 25 years.
United Center removes the Bulls' championship banners after they were damaged during a concert
Read full article: United Center removes the Bulls' championship banners after they were damaged during a concertThe Chicago Bulls’ six NBA championship banners have been removed from the United Center rafters after they were damaged during a concert.
Why now? Spurs point guard De’Aaron Fox shares why he chose to have season-ending surgery
Read full article: Why now? Spurs point guard De’Aaron Fox shares why he chose to have season-ending surgeryAfter the news broke that De’Aaron Fox decided to have season-ending surgery on his left pinkie finger, the San Antonio Spurs guard explained why he chose to get the surgery now with 18 games left in the 2024-25 regular season.
Chaz Lanier scores 23 as No. 8 Tennessee downs Texas to reach SEC Tournament semis
Read full article: Chaz Lanier scores 23 as No. 8 Tennessee downs Texas to reach SEC Tournament semisChaz Lanier scored 17 of No. 8 Tennessee’s first 21 points, and the Volunteers never trailed beating Texas 83-72 in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals.