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Mallory Swanson & Catarina Macario headline USWNT 'SheBelieves Cup' roster drops & USMNT tie France | SOTU
on March 28, 2024 at 2:55 am
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse reacted to USWNT dropping their "SheBelieves Cup" roster. The guys reacted to the Catarina Macario and Mallory Swanson making their […]
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How Marcus Domask found the perfect fit with Brad Underwood, Illinois
on March 28, 2024 at 12:43 am
After spending the first four years of his career at Southern Illinois, Marcus Domask made the decision to transfer to Illinois and now has the Illini dreaming […]
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Which 1 or 2 seeds are in trouble in the Sweet 16? John Fanta joins Bear Bets!
on March 27, 2024 at 11:26 pm
The betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz are joined by the great John Fanta to preview this weekend's […]
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Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles: Who will be Ben's World Series champ?
on March 27, 2024 at 9:49 pm
Ben Verlander takes you through his MLB postseason bracket series by series until he crowns the 2024 World Series champion. Will it be the Atlanta Braves, Los […]
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FAU hires Baylor associate head coach John Jakus as its coach, gives him 5-year deal
on March 27, 2024 at 9:18 pm
Florida Atlantic is hiring Baylor associate head coach John Jakus as its coach, a move that comes four days after Dusty May capped his six-year run with the […]
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MLB's 10 riskiest contracts from 2024 offseason
on March 27, 2024 at 8:59 pm
Nearly $4 billion was promised, with 12 teams handing out at least $100 million. But which clubs (and players) signed the riskiest deals from this free-agent […]
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‘Good likelihood’ Joel Embiid will be back before start of playoffs, Sixers coach Nick Nurse says
on March 27, 2024 at 8:49 pm
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse said Wednesday that there is a "good likelihood" that reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will be back on the court before the […]
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Warriors' Draymond Green ejected less than 4 minutes into game against Magic
on March 27, 2024 at 8:34 pm
Golden State forward Draymond Green was ejected less than four minutes into the Warriors’ game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.
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Kyle Busch, Christopher Bell confrontation in Austin: Fair or Foul? | Harvick Happy Hour
on March 27, 2024 at 8:10 pm
Join NASCAR legend Kevin Harvick alongside friends and analysts Kaitlyn Vincie and Mamba Smith on the latest episode of “The Kevin Harvick Happy […]
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Caleb Love leads Arizona into Sweet 16 with team-first approach: 'He's been an amazing teammate'
on March 27, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Arizona's Caleb Love has led his team to a Sweet 16, and in the process, changed the narrative about who he is as a teammate.
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Rangers want new starter Michael Lorenzen to build up before joining rotation, will open on IL
on March 27, 2024 at 7:23 pm
Michael Lorenzen will have time to build up before he makes his Texas debut, according to Rangers general manager Chris Young.
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New Eagles RB Saquon Barkley tries to convince Jason Kelce to play for one more season
on March 27, 2024 at 7:17 pm
Ahead of his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Bakley joined the "New Heights" podcast hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce and hinted at trying to […]
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LeBron James holding Anthony Davis, Lakers back from reaching full potential? | First Things First
on March 27, 2024 at 7:15 pm
Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard discuss the latest news in the NBA including the Los Angeles Lakers comeback win vs. Milwaukee Bucks. The FTF […]
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Nuggets ‘hitting another gear’ & Mavs misjudged in Nick’s NBA Tiers | First Things First
on March 27, 2024 at 7:15 pm
Nick Wright alongside Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes releases the latest edition of Nick’s NBA Tiers, ranking the 30 teams in the NBA. Notable […]
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Alabama's Latrell Wrightsell Jr. will be gametime decision vs. North Carolina in NCAA Tournament
on March 27, 2024 at 6:40 pm
After sustaining a head injury in Sunday's game, Latrell Wrightsell Jr. will be a gametime decision for Alabama.
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After Utes subjected to racism, could the NCAA change tournament sites in the future?
on March 27, 2024 at 6:38 pm
An ugly incident involving the Utah women's basketball team last week has led people to question how the NCAA selects those early-round sites, which are not […]
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Patrick Peterson talks what makes Joey Porter Jr. so special + Peterson's NFL goals | NFL on FOX Pod
on March 27, 2024 at 6:22 pm
Patrick Peterson joins the NFL on FOX Podcast for a special episode! Within the conversation, Dave Helman and Peterson talk about what makes Joey Porter Jr. so […]
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Patrick Peterson on LSU's Mt. Rushmore of football + what makes LSU football elite | NFL on FOX Pod
on March 27, 2024 at 6:22 pm
Patrick Peterson joins the NFL on FOX Podcast for a special episode! Within the conversation, Dave Helman & Patrick Peterson talk about the Mount Rushmore […]
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MLB Award Predictions: Can Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. repeat as MVP & more!
on March 27, 2024 at 6:14 pm
Ben Verlander gives you all of his MLB award predictions including AL & NL MVP, Cy Young & Rookie of the year.
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USWNT star Sophia Smith signs contract extension with Portland for NWSL-high annual salary
on March 27, 2024 at 6:11 pm
The Portland Thorns have signed Sophia Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026.
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MPJ defends brother amid betting investigation
on March 28, 2024 at 2:56 am
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said he's sure younger brother Jontay would never do anything to jeopardize his budding NBA career.
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LeBron: 'Got to be smart' with health over seeding
by Dave McMenamin on March 28, 2024 at 2:56 am
LeBron James says he will prioritize his health over the chase for the Lakers' playoff seeding down the stretch of the regular season.
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Boone to Soto: Don't defer to Yankees veterans
by David Schoenfield on March 28, 2024 at 2:55 am
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he has encouraged Juan Soto to "feel empowered to say and do whatever you feel like you need to do" ahead of his debut with […]
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Chimaev-Whittaker tops UFC's first Saudi event
on March 28, 2024 at 2:55 am
Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker will headline the UFC's first card in Saudi Arabia on June 22.
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Sources: SMU targeting USC's Enfield as coach
by Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello on March 28, 2024 at 2:55 am
SMU is targeting Andy Enfield for the school's basketball job, sources told ESPN.
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Dodgers keep spending, extend Smith for $140M
by Jeff Passan on March 28, 2024 at 2:55 am
The Dodgers and All-Star catcher Will Smith agreed to a 10-year, $140 million contract extension.
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76ers riled over final play; refs admit missed foul
by Tim Bontemps on March 28, 2024 at 2:55 am
A chaotic end to Wednesday night's game saw the Clippers celebrating a needed win and Philadelphia's Nick Nurse and Kelly Oubre Jr. confronting the officials […]
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Curry shows fire, lifts Dubs after Green's ejection
by Kendra Andrews on March 28, 2024 at 2:55 am
Stephen Curry kicked a few chairs after a late 3-pointer sealed the Warriors' win over the Magic, "letting out a little steam" in a game that began with […]
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Can coach Kenny Brooks turn around Kentucky in the SEC?
by Michael Voepel and Alexa Philippou on March 28, 2024 at 1:38 am
Kenny Brooks, who guided Virginia Tech to the 2023 Final Four, is leaving the Hokies to take over at Kentucky. How will he fit into the SEC?
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Reseeding the women's Sweet 16: South Carolina and 15 challengers
by Charlie Creme on March 28, 2024 at 1:14 am
Sixteen teams are headed to the regional semifinals in Albany and Portland. How did they advance, how have they performed and what obstacles await?
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Who will win the World Series? Predicting the 2024 MLB season
by ESPN on March 28, 2024 at 12:38 am
Can the Dodgers go all the way? Who will win MVP? Our experts make their predictions for the 2024 baseball season.
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The top 10 women's hoops players in the portal right now
on March 28, 2024 at 12:18 am
More than 650 women's college basketball players are already in the transfer portal. Who are the top players looking for a new school next season?
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Sean Payton has never drafted a first-round quarterback
by Jeff Legwold on March 28, 2024 at 12:18 am
Will the Broncos trade up to draft a quarterback, take one at No. 12 or pass on the rookie class altogether?
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What do the first two rounds of a perfect draft look like?
by Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell on March 28, 2024 at 12:18 am
Ideal outcomes for the first two rounds of a 10-team draft from any of the starting draft positions.
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Gambling scandal underscores Shohei Ohtani's separateness
by Tim Keown on March 28, 2024 at 12:18 am
The Japanese superstar debuts in L.A. after accusing his interpreter and friend of stealing millions.
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Are sports betting scandals proving cynics right?
by Xuan Thai on March 28, 2024 at 12:18 am
Doomsayers warned that the proliferation of wagering options would invite inevitable scandal to sports.
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Bitter rivals BC, BU could be on a Frozen Four collision course
by Greg Wyshynski on March 27, 2024 at 10:22 pm
Crosstown foes for more than 100 years, the Eagles and Terriers enter the NCAA tournament as the top two teams in the country.
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Ukraine hail Euros place as 'gift for our country'
by ESPN News Services on March 27, 2024 at 10:21 pm
The nation's qualification for the Euro 2024 finals has lifted a country suffering profound hardship.
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Euro 2024 hosts Germany, freed from weight of expectation, are ready to fly
by Gab Marcotti on March 27, 2024 at 10:21 pm
Euro 2024 hosts Germany have not won a knockout game in eight years. But wins over France and Netherlands show they are ready to enjoy the ride.
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Breaking down the Premier League title race, and why Arsenal could edge Man City
by Ian Darke on March 27, 2024 at 10:21 pm
Ian Darke breaks down Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal's chances ahead of an intense final run-in.