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Mikaela Shiffrin became the first woman to win nine slaloms in one World Cup season.
After sending six players to the NFL Combine, the rest of Notre Dame’s 15 draft prospects will take the turf in South Bend for their Pro Day.
Detroit moves up with wins despite Cade Cunningham remaining out. The Celtics and Lakers are fourth and fifth.
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Offensive lineman Foster Sarell failed to make the Commanders during training camp last summer, but he’ll take another shot at it in 2026.
The Falcons are adding another quarterback to their roster.
The Andy Dalton trade has now become official.
The player most immediately impacted by the new Jaxon Smith-Njigba contract is Cowboys receiver George Pickens, who has seen the bar for his next deal move to at least $42.15 million per year — even though he’s boxed in by the $27.298 million franchise tag.
2026 MLB Opening Day on NBC, Peacock
NBA
Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers Game Preview
Watch some of Kevin Durant’s best moments as the 16-time All-Star recently passed Michael Jordan for fifth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Garland is leveling up for the fantasy basketball playoffs.
Toumani Camara had a career night in the Trail Blazers’ rout of the Nets in Portland, raining down nine 3-pointers and scoring a career-high 35 points in a real show for the home crowd.
Premier League
The Generation xG crew examines how the Toffees “pounced” on Chelsea’s defensive vulnerabilities at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss Manchester City’s 2-0 win against Arsenal in the League Cup final at Wembley this past weekend.
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss Liam Rosenior’s statua at Chelsea following four-straight defeats and wonder if he and Arne Slot are feeling the heat of qualifying for the Champions League.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Americans in the Premier League, from total PL appearances to the five U.S. born players to play in the PL and not (yet) represent the full United States men’s national team.
March Madness 2026
Just because there’s a No. 11 next to the Texas Longhorns does not mean we are talking about some plucky underdog making the Sweet 16.
Still figuring out who you want to pick as your champion? Our experts can give you some inspiration.
The Second Round of the women’s March Madness tournament is happening now. Check out the full schedule here.
The 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament tips off in all its glory on Wednesday, March 18.
March Madness 2026 is finally here! Find out how to watch every single game of the tournament and more.
Drew Dinsick and Jay Croucher discuss the best ways to go about betting the Most Outstanding Player in the men’s NCAA Tournament.
Trysta Krick and Vaughn Dalzell analyze the NCAA women’s basketball tournament bracket, describing why No. 4 seed Oklahoma could upset No. 1 South Carolina in the Sweet 16 if Aaliyah Chavez and Raegan Beers get hot.
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Motor Sports
Hunter Lawrence won three of the last four races and finished second in the other.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto debate whether the AMA has been consistent enough with enforcing rules, comparing Haiden Deegan being penalized at Birmingham with Jo Shimoda being let off the hook at Arlington.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto recap a compelling 450 main event from Birmingham, including how Hunter Lawrence has every facet of the races “dialed” and how others fared.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto unpack Haiden Deegan’s comments after a penalty for cutting the track nixed his win in Round 10 and the inconsistencies this season around penalties.
Rotoworld
Eric Samulski discusses 29 players he loves drafting late in fantasy baseball drafts
Daniss Jenkins has stepped up in a big way with Cade Cunningham sidelined, and he can help fantasy managers win their semifinal matchups.
While Monday, Wednesday and Friday are busy game days, Tuesday and Thursday are days when streaming value can be found during Week 22.
Eric Samulski breaks down a group of intriguing hitters who are entering their peak years.
Nathan Eovaldi, Chandler Simpson, and Kevin McGonigle make gains in the newly updated rankings.
Ayo Dosunmu has shined with Anthony Edwards (knee) sidelined, and he leads 10 must-start players for this weekend.
Betting
Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers Game Preview
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Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his favorite Sunday bets for the round of 32!
Golf
Scheffler will miss the one of the last tournaments before the Masters in April.
Fitzpatrick managed to play bogey-free on a sunbaked Copperhead course at Innisbrook.
Watch highlights of the final round of the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship at Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Sungjae Im was in position for a wire-to-wire victory in the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook after a slow start in his return from a wrist injury.
Watch highlights from the third round of the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship at Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida.
After missing two straight cuts in his return from a wrist injury, Im shot a 2-under 69 to get to 9-under 133.
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The Rams have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Larrell Murchison on a one-year deal, the team announced.
Live coverage begins at 6 PM ET with NBA Showtime on Peacock.
When it comes to paying star players, it never pays to wait.
Arsenal’s Invincibles run remains their last Premier League title season, though the Gunners hope their two-decade wait for another Premier League Trophy will end this Spring.
