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Illinois was no match for UConn in November. Can a 'different' Illini team fare better in Final Four rematch?
When Illinois coach Brad Underwood looks back on his team’s game against Connecticut on Black Friday, he almost doesn’... Read More
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Wizards apologize after April Fools' Day prank backfires
The Washington Wizards attempted to pull off an April Fools’ Day skit. It wasn’t received as they hoped, causing the team to apologize on Thursday.
The Wizards set up a mid-game promotion during Wednesday’s 153-131 ...Read more
Taj Bradley's strong outing helps Twins salvage finale of three-game series in Kansas City with 5-1 victory
The Twins had to wait until the ninth inning before their bats warmed up Thursday, hitting three solo homers in a four-batter span against Kansas City Royals reliever Steven Cruz.
Taj Bradley ensured the Twins offense ...Read more
Michigan's Elliot Cadeau ready to play after allergy scare: 'Everything is good'
INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau said he’s feeling fine after a nut allergy scare delayed his arrival to the Final Four.
As the men’s basketball team was getting ready to bus to the airport ...Read more
Bodycam from Tiger Woods DUI rollover crash arrest released
Tiger Woods appears sweaty and spacey in the immediate aftermath of his recent DUI rollover crash in Florida, newly released bodycam video shows.
The crash occurred in Hobe Sound on Friday around 2 p.m., not far from ...Read more
Trevor Bauer signs with Long Island Ducks, marking return to US baseball
NEW YORK — Trevor Bauer, who has not pitched for an MLB team since serving a 194-game suspension related to sexual assault allegations, has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League.
Bauer, 35...Read more
Pirates to promote Konnor Griffin, MLB's top-rated prospect, to major leagues
PITTSBURGH — The Pirates are promoting Konnor Griffin, the consensus top prospect in baseball, to the major leagues, the team announced Thursday, just in time for Friday’s home opener.
A 19-year-old shortstop, Griffin...Read more
Paul Zeise: Mike McCarthy should trust his instincts and make Will Howard the starting QB
PITTSBURGH — When Mike McCarthy was hired as Pittsburgh Steelers coach earlier this year, he was adamant that he has a lot of faith in Will Howard.
He said he was always high on Howard and always thought he has the ...Read more
Chris Perkins: Sullivan and Hafley continue offering Dolphins fans reason to believe
The NFL offseason, above all else — above the trades, the draft, free agency, the rule changes, the scandals, above everything — is about selling hope. And much of it is false hope.
Against that backdrop, I continue ...Read more
Mark Story: Is Rick Pitino right that blue bloods 'no longer control' college basketball?
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Rick Pitino raised eyebrows last week with comments about the status of traditional blue blood programs in the current landscape of men’s college basketball.
Essentially, Pitino suggested the “blue ...Read more
Ed Graney: Raiders need a veteran presence to mentor Mendoza
PHOENIX — It seems to be a unanimous opinion around the Las Vegas Raiders, this idea that having a veteran quarterback to start the season would be the most favorable of circumstances.
Makes sense. Why rush a rookie ...Read more
Pat Leonard: Shame on Roger Goodell, NFL for refusing to condemn Steve Tisch over Jeffrey Epstein correspondence
NEW YORK — It wouldn’t have taken much for Roger Goodell and the NFL to condemn New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch’s documented association with Jeffrey Epstein, one of the most notorious sex criminals of the ...Read more
Warriors instant analysis: Undermanned Golden State strengthens Wembanyama's MVP case
SAN FRANCISCO – Draymond Green has made a Hall of Fame career out of playing taller than his 6-foot-7 frame for the Warriors.
Reserve teammate Nate Williams may stand just 6-5, but he has carved out a spot in the NBA by...Read more
Blues playoff hopes dealt major blow with 2-1 overtime loss to Kings
The Blues were left for dead in January, but their March revival might have just died on the first day of April.
A 2-1 overtime loss to the Kings on Wednesday night could be the final blow to the Blues' slim playoff ...Read more
Nuggets begin battle for seeding in Utah after clinching 8th straight playoff berth
The Nuggets had already clinched an eighth consecutive playoff berth by the time they tipped off Wednesday in Utah, thanks to Phoenix’s latest loss. That means the results from now on are all about seeding in the Western...Read more
Dodgers drop series to Guardians after another lackluster showing at the plate
LOS ANGELES — There’s a lot of season left and little evidence to go on, but …
Fans are going to ask: What is going on with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bats? About all they’re hitting is the snooze button — ...Read more
League-worst Canucks stun Avalanche in wild 8-6 contest
DENVER — Two nights after a resounding performance, the Avalanche offered up their most inexplicable outing of the season.
Brock Boeser scored a hat trick, and the league-worst Vancouver Canucks came to Ball Arena and ...Read more
Royals blitz Twins 13-9 as ragged start to season continues
The Kauffman Stadium grounds crew worked tirelessly Wednesda to keep the field playable through foggy and rainy conditions.
The Minnesota Twins would have preferred taking a rain check.
Joe Ryan slogged through a four-...Read more
Macklin Celebrini leads dramatic comeback as Sharks beat Ducks, 4-3
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Macklin Celebrini scored with 1:39 left in the third period, then assisted on Alex Wennberg’s goal with 21 seconds left in the regulation time to finish off a four-point night in the Sharks' dramatic...Read more
Raiders valued at $11B in recent minority stake deal, report says
LAS VEGAS — The Raiders were valued at $11 billion in the selling of a 7% stake in the team to Egon Durban, who could someday become primary owner.
The NFL approved sale of a 3.5% stake in the team to Durban, co-CEO of ...Read more
Magic routed by Hawks in Franz Wagner's return
ORLANDO, Fla. — The long-awaited return of Franz Wagner provided the Magic with a boost both emotionally and on the court Wednesday night, but it wasn’t nearly enough in a 130-101 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
Playing on...Read more
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