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5-star S Xavier Filsaime commits to Florida
247 Sports The Florida Gators have been building some momentum on the recruiting front this spring. They landed one of the biggest recruits so far…
What’s next for Penguins after Ron Hextall, Brian Burke fired?
ESPN The Pittsburgh Penguins cleaned house on Friday, as the Fenway Sports Group fired president of hockey operations Brian Burke, general manager Ron Hextall and assistant general manager Chris…
Ducks will not bring back Dallas Eakins as coach
NHL.com The Ducks announced today they will not renew the contract of head coach Dallas Eakins. Eakins recently completed his fourth season as head coach…
Penguins fire Ron Hextall and Brian Burke, cleaning house in front office
Pittsburgh Hockey Now The Pittsburgh Penguins have fired GM Ron Hextall after little more than two years on the job. President of hockey operations Brian…
Memphis Commit Mikey Williams Arrested, Facing Charges of Assault with Deadly Weapon
Bleacher Report Memphis basketball commit Mikey Williams was arrested Thursday and is facing five charges of assault with a deadly weapon, per Jackson Brown of ABC 24…
TJ Bamba plans transfer to Villanova, views as step to NBA
ESPN Former Washington State guard TJ Bamba, one of the top college basketball transfers this spring, has committed to play at Villanova next season, he told ESPN on Friday. Bamba…
Villanova hires Quinnipiac coach Baker Dunleavy for new GM job
The Athletic Baker Dunleavy is leaving his position as coach at Quinnipiac to become the general manager of basketball at Villanova, the school announced Thursday. Here’s what you…
Panic Meter on the Astros, Phillies and MLB’s Slow Starters to 2023 Season
Bleacher Report The good news for Major League Baseball teams who aren't where they want to be right now is that the 2023 season is…
Giants, Logan Webb Agree To Five-Year, $90MM Extension
ESPN The San Francisco Giants have reached a five-year, $90 million extension with right-handed pitcher Logan Webb through the 2028 season, it was announced Friday. Using a lively sinker/slider/changeup…
Bad Bunny, Noah Assad launch Rimas Sports Agency, ink several MLB players
MLB Trade Rumors Rimas Entertainment CEO Noah Assad, his client Bad Bunny and Rimas executive Jonathan Miranda have launched a sports management agency, per a…
Dante Vanzeir: New York Red Bulls forward given six-game ban for using racist remark
The Athletic Major League Soccer suspended New York Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir for six regular-season games for using racist language during a match against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday. Here’s…
Paraag Marathe will become “primary owner” of Leeds United, if 49ers close deal to buy team
Pro Football Talk The 49ers currently are in the process of buying Leeds United, a member club of the Premier League. If/when the deal goes…
Panthers Not Receiving Calls On No. 1 Pick
Pro Football Rumors It would be unusual for a team to acquire the No. 1 overall pick and then trade out of that slot, but…
What Would It Take For The 49ers To Trade For Lamar Jackson?
Total Pro Sports Baltimore Ravens’ star quarterback Lamar Jackson continues to dominate the trade rumor mill, but it’s still anybody’s guess how things will play out in…
Odell Beckham Jr. says Lamar Jackson gave him no assurances he’d be Ravens QB
ESPN New Ravens receiver Odell Beckham Jr. said he didn't get any assurances from Lamar Jackson that he would be Baltimore's quarterback this season. "The goal is to come here…
Rockets To Interview Sam Cassell For Head Coaching Job
97.3 ESPN Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Sam Cassell is reportedly a candidate for the Rockets’ vacant head coaching position, and Rockets beat writer Jonathan Feigen from…
Veteran big man Nikola Vucevic talks free agency and Bulls future
Chicago Sun-Times A nod of acknowledgment was the only tell center Nikola Vucevic was willing to offer Wednesday, which wasn’t a whole lot. He did…
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Files Countersuit Against Teen, Says Career Could’ve Been Ended
Bleacher Report Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has filed a countersuit against Joshua Holloway, according to Drew Hill of the Daily Memphian. Morant is alleging he could've suffered…
A Super Bowl champion QB is college football’s most surprising hire. Will the risky move pay off?
The Athletic Trent Dilfer turns around behind his desk and pulls out a green troll-like monster mask that covers the top half of his face….
Texas A&M OL Matthew Wykoff entering transfer portal after earning SEC All-Freshman honors in 2022 season
CBS Sports Texas A&M center Matthew Wykoff, a 2022 SEC All-Freshman Team selection, is entering his name into the NCAA transfer portal, he announced on Wednesday. Wykoff…
Ohio State’s Devin Brown out for spring game after finger surgery; QB battle remains unsettled
The Athletic Ohio State will be without quarterback Devin Brown in Saturday’s spring game. The second-year quarterback has been in a close battle with third-year Kyle McCord for the starting…
Blackhawks won’t re-sign Jonathan Toews
The Score It's the end of an era in the Windy City. The Chicago Blackhawks won't re-sign long-time captain and pending unrestricted free agent Jonathan…
Embarrassing End to Penguins’ Season Must Conclude With Owners FSG Cleaning House
Bleacher Report Thanks to their stunning loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night, as well as the New York Islanders' win over the Montreal…
Which teams will be the Bruins’ toughest playoff challenge?
ESPN It's quite a flex to decide you're going to shatter NHL records because, essentially, you're bored. But that only underscores how stupidly dominant the Boston…
Five-star guard AJ Johnson decommits from Texas, signs with Illawarra Hawks of Australian NBL
CBS Sports Five-star Class of 2023 guard AJ Johnson, a long-time Texas commit who signed with the Longhorns last fall as a possible one-and-done lottery…
10 MLB Players Who Can Secure the Bag With Big Contract Year in 2023
Bleacher Report The 2023-24 MLB free-agent class is thinner than the star-studded classes we've seen the past two years, though it does have an epic…
Athletics Claim Richard Lovelady From Braves
Battery Power On Opening Day, the Braves acquired lefty reliever Richard “Get Your Mind Out of There” Lovelady from the Royals in exchange for cash…