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Ready to win big -- or be a big-time disappointment? The 5 most polarizing MLB teams
Is your team a threat to win big -- or a disappointment waiting to happen? It depends on who is asked.

The six rookies off to the hottest starts of 2026
From Chase DeLauter to JJ Wetherholt, these young players are making an immediate impact for their teams.

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WOMEN'S ELITE EIGHT ACTION
Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Final Four
No. 1 seeds UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina head to the Final Four for the second consecutive year.

The Final Four is set! Breaking down Texas' and South Carolina's wins
After Texas' and South Carolina's wins, the Final Four is set! Here's everything you need to know from Monday.


AROUND THE ASSOCIATION
Six free agency options for LeBron, according to NBA coaches, execs and scouts
Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.

Playoff watch: Cross-conference matchups take center stage
Playoff teams in the East and West clash. Plus, updated playoff projections and draft lottery standings.


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Do CFB starts matter when evaluating QBs in the draft? Ty Simpson is the latest test case
The Alabama product is regarded as the 2026 NFL draft's QB2 despite having far fewer starts (15) than most first-round signal-callers.

Perfect team fits for 20 NFL draft prospects
We took 20 NFL draft prospects and found ideal scheme matches based on what each player does best.


QUEST FOR THE CUP
A wagon... or a freight train? How the Sabres became the newest Stanley Cup contender
Buffalo isn't just ending a playoff drought; it's smashing the gate open. Here's how the Sabres have done it, and how dangerous they'll be this spring.

NHL playoff watch: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets battle to bolster playoff seeds
Both clubs need the two points on the line in Tuesday's matchup. Plus, full playoff projections and more.

Men's March Madness Pain Index: Where does Duke's loss rank?

TEXAS, SOUTH CAROLINA MOVE ON
NEXT UP: WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR
Texas bench erupts after Oldacre's putback

Agot Makeer steals on one end, finishes on other in South Carolina's win


AROUND THE LEAGUE
18-game regular season? Mixed reaction by NFL owners, coaches
Colts, Chiefs, Browns and Patriots owners among those talking about the feasibility of expanding the schedule.

Can Kyler Murray revitalize his career with the Vikings?

NEXT UP: MEN'S FINAL FOUR
Process over perfection: How UConn prepared to chase its third title in four years
The pressure of expectation derailed the Huskies' bid for a three-peat. Perspective has them back in contention.

Early Men's Final Four preview: Arizona-Michigan, UConn-Illinois predictions
Who will cut down the nets in Indianapolis? Here's an early look at the national semifinals.

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- Sources: M's, Emerson agree to historic contract
- Rioux, Florida's 7-foot-9 center, enters the portal
- Yanks go 5-for-5 on ABS challenges; Boone irked
- Bulls waive guard Ivey after anti-gay comments
- 'Nature calls': Edwards misses tipoff in return
- Wemby posts 3rd-fastest double-double since '97
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UConn stuns Duke on Braylon Mullins' miracle last-second triple
UConn pulls off an incredible comeback victory over Duke as freshman Braylon Mullins sinks a logo 3-pointer with less than a second to go.
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Wilbon on Tiger's arrest: 'How many chances do you want at this?'
Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser react to Tiger Woods being arrested on suspicion of DUI.
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Matt Miller predicted every pick in the 2026 NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to the Broncos' Mr. Irrelevant slot at the end of Round 7.
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Baseball's new ABS system is the talk of the sport. We hand out awards after the first weekend of the rule.
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With 10 NBA teams already eyeing the offseason, Bobby Marks examines each front office's biggest priority.
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Legendary NFL quarterback Peyton Manning recounts a career-changing meeting with Pat Summitt that he credits for sparking a lifelong friendship.
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The CBA permanently and positively changes the WNBA's landscape. These are the wins, biggest strides and areas of compromise.

































