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NFL Draft 2026: Ty Simpson's Pro Day Sparks Debate
With the 2026 NFL draft less than a month away, analysts are buzzing about Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson's draft stock, with opinions sharply divided on his Round 1 potential. While Matt Miller gives
MLB Opening Day 2026: Yankees dominate, Guardians and
MLB Opening Day 2026 kicked off with a mix of dominant performances and surprising upsets, setting the stage for an unpredictable season. While the Yankees started strong with a blowout, teams like th
Dodgers Lead 2026 World Series Odds, Mets, Phillies Follow
The 2026 MLB 'Watch ranks the Los Angeles Dodgers as the sole Tier 1 contender, giving them a 27.6% chance to win the World Series while placing ten other clubs in lower tiers.
Alex Ovechkin scores 34th hat trick, ties Brett Hull
Alex Ovechkin logged his 34th career hat trick, moving into fourth‑most all‑time in the NHL, as the Capitals rallied to a 7‑4 victory over Utah, snapping a two‑game losing streak.
Tucker's 2-run double leads Dodgers to 8-2 Opening Day win
The Dodgers opened their bid for a historic three-peat with an 8-2 Opening Day rout of the Arizona Diamondbacks, fueled by a two-run double from $240 million offseason signee Kyle Tucker and six stron
Illinois stuns 2-seed Houston 65-55, reaches Elite Eight
3-seed Illinois used stifling defense and a 17-0 second-half run to upset 2-seed Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals, advancing to face Big Ten rival Iowa in the Elite Eight.
Hoiberg owns 4-player blunder as Iowa reaches Elite Eight
Iowa used a critical three-point play by Alvaro Folgueiras — scored while Nebraska inexplicably had only four players on the court — to upset the Cornhuskers 77-71 and reach the Elite Eight for the fi
Alec Bohm Sues Parents for $3M Over Missing Millions
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has sued his parents in Philadelphia court, accusing them of siphoning millions of dollars from LLC accounts they managed for him and using some of the cash for person
Arizona 109-88 Sweet 16 Win Sets Scoring Record
Arizona surged past Arkansas 109-88 in the Sweet 16, becoming the first tournament team with six players scoring 14+ points and moving to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015.
Gervin challenges Williams over 'Iceman' trademark
NBA legend George Gervin is challenging Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams' attempt to trademark the "Iceman" nickname, which Gervin has used for over 40 years. This dispute highlights the complexities o
NBA proposes three anti‑tanking lottery reforms
The NBA unveiled three radical anti‑tanking lottery reforms that would pull playoff teams into the draft draw, with a special May vote slated to reshape the 2026 draft’s incentive structure.
Borthwick Gets No Job Guarantee; RFU Denies Farrell Talks
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has refused to guarantee Steve Borthwick's future as England head coach, while denying any contact with Ireland's Andy Farrell as a potential successor ahead of both m
Boozer Solidifies at No. 3 in 2026 NBA Mock Draft
CBS Sports releases its latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft, with BYU's AJ Dybantsa holding the No. 1 spot and Duke's Cameron Boozer cementing his position at No. 3 to Brooklyn in what the mock calls 'the easi
Model's 2026 Masters Picks: Fade Aberg, Back Fleetwood
SportsLine's proprietary model has released its 2026 Masters predictions after simulating the tournament 10,000 times, making the surprising call to fade in-form favorite Ludvig Aberg while backing lo
Bernabeu adds temporary clay court for Madrid Open
Real Madrid’s Bernabeu will temporarily become a clay practice venue for the Madrid Open, giving top players like Alcaraz a dedicated surface while showcasing the stadium’s modular design and multi‑sp
Szmodics discharged; Ireland lose on penalties
Republic of Ireland forward Sammie Szmodics was discharged from a Prague hospital on Friday after being knocked unconscious in Thursday's World Cup play-off defeat by the Czech Republic, which Ireland
Bellamy stays as Wales boss through Euro 2028
Craig Bellamy has pledged to remain Wales manager through Euro 2028 despite club interest, after the team’s World Cup play‑off loss exposed depth issues and cost the FAW an estimated £10 million.
Gloucester Bring Premiership Rugby to Villa Park
Gloucester are moving their Premiership fixture against Leicester Tigers from their 16,000-capacity Kingsholm to Villa Park's 45,000-seat stadium in Birmingham on Saturday, aiming to replicate the com
Arizona, Iowa, Illinois, Purdue reach Elite Eight
Four men's college basketball teams — Arizona, Iowa, Illinois, and Purdue — punched Elite Eight tickets with Sweet 16 wins on Thursday, setting up Saturday's Final Four matchups.
Littler hits two 170s to win Premier League night in Berlin
Luke Littler hit two 170 checkouts in the final to beat Michael van Gerwen 6-4 and claim his third Premier League Darts night win of the season in Berlin, climbing to the top of the standings at the h
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