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Suspicious trades over Trump social media posts spark calls for investigation

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:14:44 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: U.S. lawmakers are calling for investigations into prediction market platform Polymarket after a series of unusually well-timed bets on geopolitical events raised concerns about potential insider trading.

At least 50 newly created accounts placed large bets on a U.S.-Iran ceasefire just hours, and in some cases minutes, before President Donald Trump an

Cubs, Phillies vie to settle series after 34 runs in first 2 games

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:19:06 GMT

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Nico Hoerner will look to continue his stellar month on Wednesday night when the Chicago Cubs play the decisive contest of their three-game series against the host Philadelphia Phillies.

Hoerner, who has 16 hits and 11 RBIs in April, joined Alex Bregman and Carson Kelly in driving in three runs apiece for Chicago during a 10-4 victory over Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Craig Albernaz, Orioles showing their resolve vs. D-backs

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:05:05 GMT

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A three-game series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Baltimore Orioles already has been eventful.

One of the teams will capture the series victory when they meet for the decisive game of the set on Wednesday afternoon in Baltimore.

The Diamondbacks evened the series with a 4-3 victory on Tuesday, a night after the Orioles rallied from six runs down

MLB roundup: Three-run 10th completes Jays' comeback win over Brewers

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:55:07 GMT

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Myles Straw's two-run double capped a three-run 10th inning as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays rallied for a 9-7 victory over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, the Brewers' sixth consecutive defeat.Toronto scored three runs in the ninth to go up 6-4, but the Brewers tied it with two in the bottom half.Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s one

Dianna Russini resigns from Athletic after Mike Vrabel photos

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:55:16 GMT

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Amid an internal investigation at The Athletic regarding published photos of NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort, Russini resigned on Tuesday.

Last week, the New York Post published photos of the pair at a resort in Sedona, Ariz., stating that they were taken before the NFL league meeting that began March 29 in Ph

Deni Avdija's late heroics lift Blazers past Suns, into playoffs

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:25:09 GMT

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Deni Avdija scored 41 points, and his three-point play with 16.1 seconds remaining capped the Portland Trail Blazers' comeback from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit for a 114-110 victory over the host Phoenix Suns in a play-in game Tuesday.

The Trail Blazers ended a four-year playoff drought and will open a best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series agains

Ildemaro Vargas, Diamondbacks hold off Orioles

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:55:10 GMT

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Ildemaro Vargas hit a three-run homer and Merrill Kelly pitched into the sixth inning in his season debut to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the host Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Kelly, a veteran right-hander who was dealing with a back injury since spring training, logged 5 1/3 innings to pick up the pitching victory. He was charged with two runs on fiv

O's manager Craig Albernaz has facial fractures after foul ball

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:19:06 GMT

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Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz will be in the dugout for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks despite suffering at least seven fractures in his cheek and a broken jaw due to a foul ball off the bat of one of his own players on Monday night.

The incident occurred in the bottom of the fifth inning of the Orioles' eventual 9-7 come-from-behind

Mets standout Nolan McLean takes on league-best Dodgers

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:55:18 GMT

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Baseball's best team will encounter one of the game's hottest young pitchers when the Los Angeles Dodgers face a test from New York Mets right-hander Nolan McLean on Tuesday.

In 11 career starts going back to last season, McLean has allowed two or fewer earned runs in 10 of them, including all three outings this season. His next challenge will come against the

D-backs' Merrill Kelly set for season debut vs. resurgent Orioles

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:05:06 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles reached new heights this season with a late-inning comeback on Monday to begin the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Orioles will see if they can develop a trend or if it was merely a blip of good fortune when the teams meet again Tuesday night in Baltimore.

It will be up to Arizona veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly to try to

MLB roundup: Orioles storm back from 6-run deficit to beat Diamondbacks

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:19:11 GMT

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Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the seventh inning, Jeremiah Jackson smacked two homers and drove in five runs and the Baltimore Orioles rallied from a six-run deficit to stun the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 on Monday in the series opener.

The Orioles trailed 7-1 going to the bottom of the sixth inning, when Leody Taveras' RBI single and Jacks

Orioles ride late-inning power surge to comeback win over D-backs

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:55:21 GMT

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Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead two-run homer run in the seventh inning, Jeremiah Jackson smacked two homers and drove in five runs and the Baltimore Orioles rallied from a six-run deficit to stun the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 on Monday in the series opener.

The Orioles trailed 7-1 going to the bottom of the sixth inning, when Leody Taveras' RBI single and Jack

Long-time NFL coach Dave McGinnis dies at 74

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:19:09 GMT

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Dave McGinnis, who spent 30 years as an NFL head and assistant coach, died on Monday due to a prolonged illness, the Tennessee Titans announced.

The Athletic reported that the colorful McGinnis, 74, died of renal failure.

'My heart aches with the loss of Coach Mac, who was so much more than a coach and broadcaster -- he was family,' Titans controlling owner Amy A

Transfer roundup: Arizona adds Derek Dixon, JJ Mandaquit

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:19:04 GMT

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Halfway through college basketball's transfer window, national semifinalist Arizona picked up a pair of portal participants Monday in North Carolina guard Derek Dixon and Washington guard JJ Mandaquit.

Dixon and Mandaquit were four-star prospects in the high school Class of 2025. They were Nos. 44 and 52, respectively in the 247Sports composite rankings.

Dixon s

Blazers out to end playoff drought, face Suns in play-in round

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:55:05 GMT

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Phoenix coach Jordan Ott is confident regarding the host Suns' mindset entering their play-in tournament game against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday.

'We'll be juiced and ready to rock,' Ott said as the Suns look to return to the postseason after missing out last year.

Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter's advice to his players comes fr

Orioles RHP Dean Kremer returns to face D-backs

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:55:13 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles recalled right-hander Dean Kremer to start Monday's series opener at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks, while left-hander Cade Povich was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.

Kremer, 30, has been a regular starter for the Orioles since 2022 but opened the current season at Norfolk after he was optioned at the end of spring training. He had a

Blue Jays acquire OF Lenyn Sosa from White Sox

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:55:14 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays acquired infielder Lenyn Sosa from the Chicago White Sox on Monday in exchange for minor league outfielder Jordan Rich and a player to be named later or cash.

To open a spot on the 40-man roster, the Blue Jays transferred right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) to the 60-day injured list.

Sosa, 26, was batting .212 with three RBIs in 12 game

Ex-NFL, UFL cornerback Chris-Payton Jones dies in crash

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:55:10 GMT

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Former NFL and UFL cornerback Chris Payton-Jones died in a car accident Saturday night in Alachua County, Fla. He was 30.

Payton-Jones was driving a sedan eastbound in the westbound lanes of State Road 24 in Gainesville when it collided head-on with a pickup truck, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, News 4 Jacksonville said. The three people in t

Warriors' Stephen Curry on minutes restriction for play-in game

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:05:06 GMT

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Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry will be on a minutes restriction for the Golden State Warriors' play-in game against the host Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

The 12-time All-Star point guard has played no more than 29 minutes in any of his four games since returning from a 27-game absence with a right knee injury.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr conf

Mets head west, hope for sunnier skies in L.A. vs. Dodgers

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:05:04 GMT

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Perhaps it's a good time for the sputtering Mets to hightail it out of New York.

Unfortunately for them, the Mets will begin a six-game road trip on Monday in the opener of a three-game series against Shohei Ohtani and the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Heck, they might even see old friend Edwin Diaz as well.

New York was booed o

Phillies, Cubs search for consistent offense in opener

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:05:12 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs will have the same mission when they meet on Monday: kick-start an in-and-out offense.

The Phillies have scored in only three of their last 45 innings and have been shut out twice while losing four of their last five games.

The Cubs took a step in the right direction Sunday when they overcame an early five-run deficit fo

Orioles and D-backs, both surging, set to test mettle in series opener

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:40:24 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks and Baltimore Orioles have generated momentum during the past week.

Now they're set for a three-game series that begins Monday night in Baltimore.

'I think the players in that clubhouse have shown their resiliency,' Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said of his injury-plagued team. '... The good teams can overcome that, and right now

Hornets, Blazers among 8 trying to survive, advance from play-in tournament

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:05:09 GMT

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With minimal shuffling at the conclusion of the NBA regular season on Sunday, the final seedings were determined and some less-frequent qualifiers are continuing their seasons.

We're looking at you, Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers.

While the top six seeds in the Eastern and Western conferences advanced to the playoffs starting next weekend,

After dominant regular season, Thunder big favorite to hold onto NBA crown

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:40:24 GMT

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Oddsmakers really like Oklahoma City Thunder to continue their reign over the NBA and successfully defend their championship.

The Thunder, who concluded the regular season on Sunday with the league's best record at 64-18 (.780), are the clear favorite to keep the Larry O'Brien Trophy at a range of +110 to +135, according to a survey of sportsbooks on Sunday night.

NBA roundup: Raptors top Nets to earn first postseason spot since 2022

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:40:29 GMT

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Scottie Barnes had 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists Sunday, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets 136-101 to clinch their first playoff spot since 2022.

In recording his third triple-double of the season and the ninth of his career, Barnes helped the Raptors (46-36) secure the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They face the fou

MLB roundup: Braves pound out 19 hits in 13-1 thrashing of Guardians

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:55:15 GMT

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Dominic Smith homered and Jorge Mateo collected four hits as the Atlanta Braves rolled to a 13-1 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday night.

Atlanta starter Chris Sale (3-1) pitched six solid innings. The left-hander scattered eight hits, gave up one run, walked one and struck out six as the Braves won two of three games from the Guardians. Atlanta is

Trail Blazers lock up No. 8 seed in West by beating Kings

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:19:08 GMT

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Deni Avdija recorded 25 points, 10 assists and six rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers secured the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference with a 122-110 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings in the regular-season finale for both teams.

Jrue Holiday added 23 points and seven rebounds for Portland (42-40), which will play beyond the regular season for the firs

Suns rout Thunder as reserves take center stage in finale

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:05:13 GMT

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Jamaree Bouyea scored a career-high 27 points to help the Phoenix Suns close the regular season with a 135-103 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

With their playoff positions secure going into the game, both teams sat the majority of their starters and major rotational players.

The Thunder's Luguentz Dort was the only player in the starting lin

After DWI arrest, Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. sidelined for loss to Renegades

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:40:22 GMT

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Columbus Aviators head coach Ted Ginn Jr. did not coach his team's UFL game against the Dallas Renegades on Sunday after he was arrested and subsequently released from jail on Saturday in Texas on a charge of driving while intoxicated.

The Renegades improved to 3-0 with a 28-23 victory over the Aviators (0-3) in Frisco, Te

Diamondbacks skate past slumping Phillies

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:05:03 GMT

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Pinch-hitter Adrian Del Castillo singled in the go-ahead run in a two-run eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 in the rubber game of the three-game series Sunday.

Corbin Carroll, James McCann and rookie Jose Fernandez had two hits apiece for the Diamondbacks, who have won four of five on an East Coast trip that contin

Busy Sky acquire F Rickea Jackson from Sparks for G Ariel Atkins

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:55:06 GMT

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The Chicago Sky acquired promising forward Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday for two-time All-Star guard Ariel Atkins, the teams announced.

Jackson, 25, was the No. 4 overall selection in the 2024 WNBA Draft and averaged 14.0 points and 3.6 rebounds in 78 games (72 starts) over her two seasons with the S

Phillies RHP Andrew Painter (migraine) scratched vs. D-backs

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:19:04 GMT

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Philadelphia Phillies rookie Andrew Painter was scratched from Sunday's series finale against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks due to a migraine.

Fellow right-hander Zach Pop started what is expected to be a bullpen game in place of Painter, who went 1-0 with a 4.82 ERA in his first two starts.

Per the Phillies, Painter could enter the game out of the bullpen

Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. not coaching vs. Renegades after DWI arrest

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:55:05 GMT

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Columbus Aviators head coach Ted Ginn Jr. will not coach his team's Sunday UFL game against the Dallas Renegades after he was arrested and subsequently released from jail on Saturday on a charge of driving while intoxicated in Texas.

Ginn Jr., a former second-team All-American at Ohio State who was hired as head coach for

Braves, Guardians battle it out to stay undefeated in series play

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:19:15 GMT

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The race to determine the last Major League Baseball team to lose a series this season will, appropriately, go down to the wire Sunday night.

The Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians each will attempt to remain unbeaten in series play Sunday night, when Atlanta hosts Cleveland in the rubber match of a three-game interleague set.

Left-hander Chris Sale (

Athletics finding reasons to celebrate while Mets looking for answers

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:25:12 GMT

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The Athletics went viral with a new home run celebration Saturday as they locked up a winning road trip to New York.

The mood is decidedly more downbeat for the New York Mets.

The visiting Athletics will look to complete a three-game sweep of the reeling Mets Sunday afternoon when the teams close out an interleague series.

Aaron Civale (1-0, 2.70 ERA) is

Phillies continue search for offense in series against Diamondbacks

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:40:27 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies' bats have been scuffling in recent days, but Kyle Schwarber knows that a relaxed, focused approach is still the way to go.

Schwarber and the Phillies hope to escape with a series victory Sunday afternoon when they conclude their weekend set with the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.

Philadelphia has scored in only two of its last 37

MLB roundup: Gunnar Henderson, Orioles slug past Giants

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:40:29 GMT

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Gunnar Henderson continued his homer barrage and Jeremiah Jackson also slugged a home run as the Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Saturday night to even their series.

Henderson has six home runs, including four in the last five games, to share the MLB lead with St. Louis outfielder Jordan Walker.

Colton Cowser had two hits an

Warriors face Clippers, knowing rematch may occur soon after

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:05:22 GMT

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The Golden State Warriors could have a hand in their play-in opponent when they wrap up the NBA regular season on the road Sunday night against one of the possibilities, the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Warriors (37-44) are assured of a 10th-place finish in the Western Conference, meaning they will open the play-in on the road against the No. 9 seed on Wednesday. Th

No. 3 seed within Lakers' grasp in season finale vs. Jazz

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:40:36 GMT

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A better seed in next week's Western Conference playoffs will be on the line Sunday night for the Los Angeles Lakers, who host the lowly Utah Jazz in both teams' regular-season finale.

Los Angeles (52-29) will earn the No. 3 seed with a win paired with a Denver Nuggets' loss to the San Antonio Spurs. A victory over Utah also will clinch the Lakers' winningest sea

Avoiding injury looms large as Thunder host Suns in regular season finale

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:40:27 GMT

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The Oklahoma City Thunder's place in the postseason is set.

The Thunder (64-17) will be the No. 1 overall seed when the playoffs open, their third consecutive season earning the top spot in the Western Conference.

The Phoenix Suns (44-37) will be headed to the play-in tournament as the No. 7 seed, though their opponent remains to be set.

Sunday, the S

Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper power Phillies past D-backs

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:19:12 GMT

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Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back home runs to highlight the Philadelphia Phillies' 4-3 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon.

Taijuan Walker (1-2) bounced back after a rough first inning to get the Phillies through five frames. He gave up two runs - both in the first - on four hits and two walks, striking out six to help P

Panel: NFL talked collusion in '22, but not enough evidence it happened

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:40:29 GMT

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A three-person appeals panel has ruled against the NFL Players Association, which contended an arbitrator incorrectly ruled there wasn't enough evidence to prove collusion when negotiating quarterback contracts in 2022.

The ruling, handed down Friday, upheld the January 2025 decision by arbitrator Christopher Droney in a case that focused on whether teams parti

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. 'confident' heading into game vs. Guardians

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:19:06 GMT

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Ronald Acuna Jr. remains confident even as his slow start to the season has dragged into another week.

After what amounts to an offensive eruption, Acuna will lead the Atlanta Braves into the second contest of a three-game series against the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night.

In Atlanta's 11-5 win on Friday, Acuna went 2-for-5 with a solo home run

Jacob Lopez looks to continue Athletics' torrid pitching vs. Mets

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:40:29 GMT

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The matchup of the Athletics' stingy pitching staff and the New York Mets' suddenly punchless offense went as one might expect on Friday.

The A's will look to continue suffocating opponents Saturday afternoon when they visit the Mets in the middle contest of a three-game interleague series.

Left-hander Jacob Lopez (0-1, 6.48 ERA) is slated to start for the

Tigers' Casey Mize hopes sunny skies signal success vs. Marlins

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:55:14 GMT

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Casey Mize made his most recent start in brutal weather conditions, and the Detroit Tigers right-hander hopes better weather will lead to better results on Saturday when he pitches the middle game of a three-game home series against the Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon.

Mize's season debut was stellar. He held the Arizona Diamondbacks to one run and four hits wh

Brandon Pfaadt, D-backs strive to fluster struggling Phillies

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:40:29 GMT

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Brandon Pfaadt and Taijuan Walker have gotten off to poor starts this season, but they will have another opportunity to get on track Saturday afternoon when the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Philadelphia Phillies.

Pfaadt (0-0, 6.75 ERA) gave up five runs in six innings against the Detroit Tigers on March 31 in his first start of 2026. The right-hander then faile

MLB roundup: Dodgers walk off Rangers on Max Muncy's 3rd HR of night

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:19:13 GMT

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Max Muncy hit a two-out solo shot in the bottom of the ninth to cap his second career three-homer game, giving the host Los Angeles Dodgers an 8-7 walk-off win over the Texas Rangers.

Andy Pages homered and collected his fourth three-hit game of the season for the Dodgers, who overcame the first blown save of the season from closer Edwin Diaz (1-0). Los Angeles

NBA roundup: Hawks clinch playoff berth with rout of Cavaliers

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:19:05 GMT

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CJ McCollum scored 25 of his game-high 29 points in the first half and Dyson Daniels collected 13 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists as the Atlanta Hawks clinched a playoff spot with a 124-102 rout of the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.

Jalen Johnson had 18 points and nine rebounds and Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 18 for the Hawks (46-35), who will f

Diamondbacks pitchers fan 16 Phillies in 1-run victory

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:55:07 GMT

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Ketel Marte and James McCann each drove in two runs as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks posted a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

Arizona's Michael Soroka (3-0) settled down after a rough start to allow four runs, five hits and two walks in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out 10 for the second time this season, helpin

LeBron James reaches 12K assists as Lakers crush Suns

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:25:14 GMT

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LeBron James scored 28 points and dished 12 assists to become the fourth player in NBA history to top 12,000 in a career, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a convincing 101-73 victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

Luke Kennard added 19 points in the victory that assured Los Angeles (52-29) will finish no lower than fourth place in the Western Co

LeBron James becomes 4th NBA player to reach 12,000 career assists

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:19:17 GMT

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the fourth player in NBA history to record 12,000 career assists with his second helper of the first quarter during Friday night's home game against the Phoenix Suns.

No. 12,000 came when James collected a rebound on the defensive end and threw a long chest pass to the other end. Deandre Ayton caught the ball over the small

Diamondback pitchers fan 16 Phillies in 1-run victory

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:55:18 GMT

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Ketel Marte and James McCann each drove in two runs as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks posted a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

Arizona's Michael Soroka (3-0) settled down after a rough start to allow four runs, five hits and two walks in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out 10 for the second time this season, helpin

Lakers looking up ahead of meeting vs. Suns

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:19:12 GMT

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The Los Angeles Lakers continue pursuit of the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference when they host the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

Los Angeles (51-29) is tied for fourth in the West with the Houston Rockets, with the Denver Nuggets (52-28) holding third with two games left in the regular season.

Denver has been soaring with 10 consecutive victories but fin

Fernando Mendoza not attending 2026 NFL Draft

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:55:18 GMT

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is not among the 16 prospects planning to attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh on April 23.

There will be a large Big Ten Conference presence without the Heisman Trophy winner. Five of the six Big Ten prospects are Ohio State Buckeyes: linebackers Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles Jr., wide re

A's visit Mets, strive to take another bite out of Big Apple after blanking Yankees

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:55:10 GMT

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One run on Thursday afternoon was enough for the Athletics to earn a win and begin pondering what they're capable of this season.

A few hours later, one run was not nearly enough to earn a victory for the New York Mets, who were left to wonder if they had erased the progress they seemingly made just days earlier.

The Athletics will look for a third consecutive v

Health advocates push back on Phoenix parks ordinance

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:31:53 GMT

Public health advocates in Arizona are pushing back on a Phoenix City Council ordinance that would reduce the number of hours of health care available for people living in public park

Buffalo Bills Mock Draft Watch 8.0 | 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Maddy Glab

April 14: Bleacher Report, Brent Sobleski

No. 26 EDGE Gabe Jacas, Illinois

April 13: NFL.com, Gennaro Filice

No. 26 EDGE Cashius Howell, Texas A&M

Already possessing a pair of sizable starting outside linebackers in Greg Rousseau and Bradley Chubb, the sack-hungry Bills could be intrigued by this fastball off the edge. Howell's 30 1/4-inch a

The '26 NFL Draft Class: Wide Receivers

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:40:31 GMT

byJohn Oehser&Bucky Brooks

JACKSONVILLEThere's quality at the top, and it continues down.

That doesn't make the wide receiver class in the 2026 NFL Draft good on a historical level. It does mean there are many good players at the position, and that's nothing new.

If you want production, it's there very deep in the draft.

Jordyn Tyson of Arizona State projects by many analyst

Dussault's Patriots Big Board 2026: Top 50 Draft Fits

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:34:52 GMT

Mike Dussault breaks down his 50 favorite prospects in this years 2026 NFL draft.

Mike Dussault

The 2026 NFL Draft will pose a significant change of pace for the New England Patriots. After two years of top-four picks, the Patriots unexpected run to Super Bowl LX has them back in territory more familiar during the days of the dynasty.

At 31st overall, there's a huge amount of uncertainty. Which positi

2026 NFL Draft Blog: Plenty of fun on tap

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Teresa Varley

The NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh from April 23-25, with plenty of free activities for fans of all ages to enjoy throughout the three-day extravaganza hosted by the NFL, in partnership with VisitPITTSBURGH and the Steelers.

From the Draft Stage and Main Theater, North Shore, and Point State Park, there will be no shortage of fun activities, with plenty of it having Steelers flavor.

Edgerrin Cooper excited for new chapter in Packers' defense

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:25:00 GMT

Third-year linebacker is participating on this years Tailgate Tour

Wes Hodkiewicz

GREEN BAY It's been an offseason of reflection and revitalization forEdgerrin Cooper.

And a little time spent with his horses, too.

"They got some good riding in this offseason," said the Packers linebacker and horse enthusiast on Tuesday morning. "Keeps me busy."

Less than a week from the start of Green Bay'

Lazar's Patriots Big Board 2026: Top 50 Draft Fits

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:45:51 GMT

Breaking down the top fits for the Patriots in the 2026 NFL Draft.Evan LazarHere's my eighth annual Patriots top-50 big board, ranking New England's best fits in the 2026 NFL Draft.These are the best Patriots fits in this year's draft class after a thorough evaluation. We'll focus on realistic targets based on film, scheme fit, athletic testing, and other team trends. With their first pick at No. 31, top prospects like Fe

Inbox: Every pick matters, no matter the round

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The possibilities remain endless on offense

Wes Hodkiewicz

Joe from Liberty Township, OH

At its basic level, an NFL GM's job is asset management player talent/position, player contracts, draft capital, free agent acquisitions. Brian Gutekunst did a masterful job with Dontayvion Wicks. In the 2023 draft, he traded down from pick 45 to 48, then 48 to 50 where he tookJayden Reed. With the picks he acquir

2026 NFL Draft preview: 5 defensive tackles that could interest Lions

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:23 GMT

Tim Twentyman

If the Lions are going to be as good defensively as they hope in Kelvin Sheppard's second season as coordinator, they're going to need the middle of their defensive line to have a big impact.

Alim McNeillenters 2026 a full year removed from the ACL tear he suffered late in 2024 and the hope is he'll regain his 2023 and 2024 pre-injury form when he was one of the top young defensive tackles in

Former Cardinals Coach Dave McGinnis Passes Away

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:43:57 GMT

'Coach Mac' brought charisma during his Arizona tenure

Darren Urban

Dave McGinnis, the energetic and personable head coach of the Arizona Cardinals from 2000-2003, died Monday at the age of 74.

"Coach Mac" had been the Tennessee Titans radio analyst since 2017, after a 41-year coaching career in college and the NFL. But his time in Arizona, despite a 17-40 overall record, was marked with matter-of-fac

49ers Sign CB Jack Jones & DL Cameron Sample to One-Year Deals

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:42:00 GMT

The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed CB Jack Jones and DL Cameron Sample to one-year deals.

Jones (5-11, 175) was originally drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round (121st overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. Throughout his four-year career with the Patriots (2022-23), Las Vegas Raiders (2023-24) and Miami Dolphins (2025), Jones has appeared in 58 games (38 starts) and registered 21

Who Will the Chiefs Pick in Round 1 | 2026 Mock Draft Roundup 5.0

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:20:57 GMT

Heres the latest look at who the experts think the Chiefs will draft on April 23

Matt McMullen

The 2026 NFL Draft is just a few weeks away, and as the league prepares to gather in Pittsburgh on April 23, the football-watching world is rife with mock drafts and projections as to how the first round will play out.

Here's a look at who some of the latest mock drafts from around the web have the Chiefs se

2026 NFL Draft Blog: Taking shape

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Teresa Varley

From the Draft Stage and Main Theater, North Shore, and Point State Park, there will be no shortage of fun activities, with plenty of it having Steelers flavor.

2026 NFL Draft: Day 2 prospects at running back

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Power runners who arent short on speed

Mike Spofford

With Green Bay not owning a first-round pick in the upcoming draft, this year's Prospect Primer series will take a position-by-position look at players projected as Day 2 selections (Rounds 2-3) potentially available to the Packers, who have the No. 52 and 84 overall selections on the second day of the draft.

Here's a handful of running backs:

Where Are They Now Former Rams WR Eddie Kennison

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Jim Gehman

A six-time All-America sprinter in track at LSU, Eddie Kennison seemingly ran 40 yards faster than he could sign his name.

And with 98 receptions for 1,554 yards in three seasons, while also setting a school record for punt returns with 947 yards, he clearly had good hands, as well.

The third wide receiver selected in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft at 18th overall, Kennison was the s

Could The Cardinals Find A Quarterback Later In The Draft

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:45:45 GMT

Ossenfort could take shot at signal-caller in third round and beyond

Darren Urban

Brock Purdy has become the new Tom Brady, at least at this time of year.

Both will always be tales of what could be in a quarterback draft, with Purdy going in the seventh round and Brady famously a sixth-round pick and both good enough to reach a Super Bowl (or many, in Brady's case.)

But as the Cardinals head int

Saints Mock Draft Monday 4/13/2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:01:12 GMT

Check out the latest New Orleans Saints mock drafts from various NFL experts ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saints Mock Draft Monday.

Keep track of the latest NFL mock drafts to find out which prospects the experts think the New Orleans Saints will pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Part of theSaints Path to the Draftpresented by Cox.

2026 NFL Draft Positional Rankings:

RB|WR|DL|CB|LB|S

Mock Draft Tracker 10.0: The final countdown

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:52:15 GMT

Dan Salomone

It's the final countdown.

We are a little more than a week away from the 2026 NFL Draft, which is set to begin April 23 in Pittsburgh.

The Giants, who have been busy with aseries of signings and re-signingsin free agency, will operate with seven total picks. Their draft capital includes the No. 5 overall choice and three selections in the sixth round.

2026 New York Giants D

2026 NFL Draft Prospect Primer: Offensive Tackles

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:05:00 GMT

Michael Hull
We are now under two weeks from the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Over the next few weeks, we will take a look at some of the top prospects entering this year's draft, breaking it down position by position:
RB|LB|WR|DB|IOL|DT|QB|OT| EDGE | TE
Let's continue with the offensive tackles. The rankings and analysis are taken fromPro Football Focuss Big Board,ESPNs Best AvailableandDaniel Jerem

Mock Draft Roundup: Mauling Guard Is Runaway Favorite for Ravens

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:01:29 GMT

Justin Robertson
Less than two weeks to go.
The NFL Draft will kick off in 13 days in Pittsburgh, and with the clock winding down, the first-round picture is becoming increasingly clear.
One name that has been consistently linked to the Ravens continues to generate buzz as the favorite to land in Baltimore.
Here are the latest picks for the Ravens across mock drafts:
G Vega Ioane,

2026 Seahawks Draft Preview: Offensive Line

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:41 GMT

A look at where the Seahawks stand at offensive line heading into the 2026 draft, as well as draft analyst Rob Rangs top-ranked prospects at that position.
byJohn Boyle&Rob Rang
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off later this month in Pittsburgh, and for the Seahawks, this year's draft represents a chance to add to a roster mostly made up of the players who were part of the team that won Super Bowl LX in Februa

Bucs Add Defensive Depth with Three Signings

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:59:05 GMT

On Friday, the Buccaneers announced the additions of cornerbacks Kemon Hall and Chase Lucas, as well as defensive lineman Haggai Ndubuisi, a product of the NFL's International Player Pathway Program
Scott Smith
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued to build their 90-man offseason roster for 2026 on Friday, signing a trio of defenders in the days leading up to the NFL Draft. The three new additions are cornerba

16 prospects to attend 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Giants.com
Sixteen prospects are currently confirmed to attend the 2026 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light in Pittsburgh.
Three colleges Ohio State (five players), Alabama (two) and Miami (Fla.) (two) will have multiple players on-site. The Big Ten leads all conferences with six prospects confirmed to attend, followed by the Southeastern Conference (five), Atlantic Coast Conference (two), Big 12 (two) and Ind

Willie Anderson, The Draft Of '96 And A 30-Year Thread

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:59:16 GMT

Geoff Hobson
Willie Anderson has lived a lifetime in the last 30 days. Ever since his girl gave him her kidney. So when the call came the other day to reminisce about the 1996 NFL Draft, 30 years blurred like surgery.
"Thirty years?" says Anderson, who wants you to know all is well. "I didn't think about it until I heard it the other day. But it has to be. Because I'll be 51 this year."
Brock Gutierre

Willie Anderson, The Draft Of '96, And A 30-Year Thread

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:59:16 GMT

Geoff Hobson
Willie Anderson has lived a lifetime in the last 30 days. Ever since his girl gave him her kidney. So when the call came the other day to reminisce about the 1996 NFL Draft, 30 years blurred like surgery.
"Thirty years?" says Anderson, who wants you to know all is well. "I didn't think about it until I heard it the other day. But it has to be. Because I'll be 51 this year."
Brock Gutierre

2026 Draft Preview: Wide Receiver

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:32:18 GMT

CHARLOTTE The 2026 NFL draft is now just weeks away. Teams are updating their big board every day, welcoming in prospects for visits, and evaluating their current rosters every minute of every day. Only a select few in each building know what a club might do when the first round kicks off on April 23 in Pittsburgh. But between now and then, we will take a look at every position on the field and how some might even impa

Jordyn Tyson getting one percent better each and every day

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:32:05 GMT

CHARLOTTE The youngest of three boys, Jordyn Tyson, has been competing his entire life. The Arizona State receiver and Texas native has watched as his older brothers have gone on to play in the NBA and serve as a FBS strength and conditioning coach respectively, another reminder of what he is capable of himself.
But the competition began way back when he was just a kid.
"That's all we do is compete all day

Record-breaking March heat worsens Arizona drought outlook

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:49:44 GMT

PHOENIX (CN) - The hottest March in Arizona history undid the progress made by an exceptionally wet fall season, leaving climate experts with little hope looking into the summer.

Each of the Grand Canyon State's 15 counties recorded their highest March temperatures on record, which in Phoenix soared to 105 degrees Fahrenheit and broke 15 daily temperature records. In Lake Martinez, 30 miles north of Yu

Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:25:50 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) - A federal judge on Friday temporarily barred Arizona from enforcing its gambling laws against predictive market operators and put the brakes on a criminal wagering case that the state has filed against Kalshi.

U.S. District Judge Michael Liburdi's ruli

Bank of America (BAC) earnings Q1 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:37:26 GMT
Bank of America (BAC) earnings Q1 2026

North Korean economy is recovering thanks to Russia, China ties- Seoul

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:02:43 GMT
North Korean economy is recovering thanks to Russia, China ties- Seoul

MAS tightens monetary policy, raises inflation forecast for 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:03:27 GMT
MAS tightens monetary policy, raises inflation forecast for 2026

Hoar Construction names John Goodner region president in latest leadership move

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:03:18 GMT
Hoar Construction names John Goodner region president in latest leadership move

Citigroup (C) earnings 1Q 2026

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:02:54 GMT
Citigroup (C) earnings 1Q 2026

19-year-old man killed in crash on Sunday, Philly police say NBC10 Philadelphia

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:39:57 GMT
19-year-old man killed in crash on Sunday, Philly police say NBC10 Philadelphia

MNJ man charged after parade canceled due to suspicious device NBC10 Philadelphia

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:39:51 GMT
MNJ man charged after parade canceled due to suspicious device NBC10 Philadelphia

Police- Man dies after killing wife in NJ nursing home shooting NBC10 Philadelphia

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:39:28 GMT
Police- Man dies after killing wife in NJ nursing home shooting NBC10 Philadelphia

Man charged after kid goes to school with gun in backpack- Police NBC10 Philadelphia

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:39:08 GMT
Man charged after kid goes to school with gun in backpack- Police NBC10 Philadelphia

Teen, child find more than 14K bags of fentanyl in woods in Del. NBC10 Philadelphia

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:39:00 GMT
Teen, child find more than 14K bags of fentanyl in woods in Del. NBC10 Philadelphia

Man critically hurt in North Philly stabbing, police say NBC10 Philadelphia

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:38:52 GMT
Man critically hurt in North Philly stabbing, police say NBC10 Philadelphia

Philly Pride Festival moves to Benjamin Franklin Parkway for 2026 NBC10 Philadelphia

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:38:48 GMT
Philly Pride Festival moves to Benjamin Franklin Parkway for 2026 NBC10 Philadelphia

Fire destroys apartment building in West Philadelphia on Sunday NBC10 Philadelphia

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:38:43 GMT
Fire destroys apartment building in West Philadelphia on Sunday NBC10 Philadelphia

Man pleads guilty to killing woman in 2024 AC shooting NBC10 Philadelphia

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:38:39 GMT
Man pleads guilty to killing woman in 2024 AC shooting NBC10 Philadelphia

Man struck and killed in Trenton early Sunday morning, police say NBC10 Philadelphia

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:38:28 GMT
Man struck and killed in Trenton early Sunday morning, police say NBC10 Philadelphia

Meet Leonardo DiCatprio, Cape May County Zoos newest resident NBC10 Philadelphia

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:38:18 GMT
Meet Leonardo DiCatprio, Cape May County Zoos newest resident NBC10 Philadelphia