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Blake Snell and San Francisco Giants agree to $62 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

Mar. 18, 2024 22:30 PM EDT

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $62 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to...

Cowboys rework Dak Prescott's contract to reduce massive cap hit slightly, AP source says

Mar. 18, 2024 23:24 PM EDT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are slightly reducing quarterback Dak Prescott's massive salary cap hit by reworking his contract going into the final year of the deal, a person with knowledge of the move said Monday. A $5 million roster bonus has been converted into a...

Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames

Mar. 19, 2024 01:26 AM EDT

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Monday night. The 38-year-old Ovechkin had two power-play goals in the second...

March Madness brackets are here. Here's how to pick your teams

Mar. 18, 2024 13:25 PM EDT

March Madness this year comes at a time of great uncertainty in college sports. In addition to eyeing potential 5-12 upsets and trying to figure out which sleeper to put in the Elite Eight, fans also have to consider more existential questions about college basketball's future. How...

Anthony Edwards throws down huge dunk over John Collins in Timberwolves' win against Jazz

Mar. 19, 2024 01:38 AM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — One thunderous dunk provided a perfect snapshot of Anthony Edwards' second-half dominance Monday night. Edwards threw down a monster slam over John Collins of the Utah Jazz in the third quarter, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 114-104 victory but...

$510 Dodgers jerseys and $150 caps. Behold the price of being an Ohtani fan in Japan

Mar. 18, 2024 12:41 PM EDT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Mai Fukuo was gift-shopping for a friend. Hideki Chiba was in the same sports store in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo looking for something for his father-in-law. They each picked up items in blue — Los Angeles Dodgers Blue, of course. This reflects the...

Scottie Scheffler is reaching a dominance not seen since Tiger Woods

Mar. 18, 2024 15:14 PM EDT

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler is next in line for comparisons with Tiger Woods because golf, like other sports, is always looking for the heir to the throne. Scheffler is playing great golf, measured as much by his elite ball-striking and alarming consistency as...

March Madness: Fabulous freshmen set to dazzle on big stage as NCAA Tournament arrives

Mar. 18, 2024 17:59 PM EDT

There is no doubt this has been the season of Caitlin Clark, the NCAA's all-time scoring leader from Iowa whose excellence has filled arenas and thrilled fans. Right alongside, though, is a group of flashy, talented newcomers elbowing their way onto the court shouting, “We've got next!” ...

Is there a way to slow Caitlin Clark in March Madness? Here's how some have tried

Mar. 18, 2024 10:15 AM EDT

Many have tried to slow down Caitlin Clark. Few have succeeded. The numbers bear that out. Opposing coaches will try again in the NCAA Tournament to come up with schemes to defend Division I's all-time leading scorer but know it's hopeless to completely shut down the Iowa guard. The...

Bettors counting on upsets as they put money on long shots this March Madness

Mar. 18, 2024 19:54 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Given the numerous upsets that led to last year's unusual Final Four and the many bids stolen in this season's conference tournaments, bettors aren't inclined to go chalk when laying wagers for the NCAA Tournament. “People are loving some (under)dogs,” BetMGM...

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Creighton's Isaac Traudt wears glucose monitor to stay in game. His diabetes was diagnosed at age 4

Mar. 19, 2024 07:16 AM EDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — When Creighton basketball player Isaac Traudt's teammates take a break at practice, they might grab a drink of water, chat it up or go over assignments. Traudt does that, too, but not before he checks a device attached to his body that tells him his blood glucose...

US water polo player Max Irving is inspired by his father, a longtime college basketball referee

Mar. 19, 2024 07:14 AM EDT

WALNUT, Calif. (AP) — Throughout his water polo career — from growing up in Long Beach to playing for UCLA and the U.S. national team — Max Irving has drawn inspiration from his father, Michael. Each of them knows what it's like to work in front of a hostile crowd. ...

Watch out for these players from one-bid leagues who could shake up March Madness

Mar. 19, 2024 06:19 AM EDT

James Madison’s Terrence Edwards says his team has been dealing with pressure ever since it stunned the college basketball world with a season-opening upset of then-No. 4 Michigan State. Edwards and the Dukes are hoping it enables them to make a similar impact on March Madness. ...

March Madness hits different for Tom Izzo at Michigan State, where 26th bid in a row wasn't a layup

Mar. 19, 2024 06:08 AM EDT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — March Madness kept Tom Izzo sleepless for more than 24 hours before he heard and saw Michigan State made it into a 26th consecutive NCAA Tournament. The Hall of Fame coach said he had one of the most anxious days of his career on Sunday, sensing his...

Ian Eagle has familiar partners and home-court advantage as he becomes NCAA Tournament's lead voice

Mar. 19, 2024 06:03 AM EDT

Even though Ian Eagle is stepping into a new role as the lead announcer for CBS and TNT Sports' coverage of the men's NCAA Tournament, plenty of things will make it familiar. One of Eagle’s partners is Bill Raftery, the analyst for Nets games when Eagle moved to the television side...

NBA teams on the defensive as scoring goes slightly down after All-Star break

Mar. 19, 2024 06:03 AM EDT

New Orleans forward Herbert Jones learned a long time ago the critical component to being an elite defensive stopper was keeping whoever you're guarding in front of you. It's that simple. It's that difficult, too. “You do the best you can,” Jones said. ...

Providence and Boston College play in NIT matchup

Mar. 19, 2024 03:51 AM EDT

Boston College Eagles (19-15, 10-13 ACC) at Providence Friars (21-13, 12-11 Big East) Providence, Rhode Island; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Providence and Boston College square off in the National Invitation Tournament. The Friars are 12-11 against...

Georgia squares off against Xavier in NIT matchup

Mar. 19, 2024 03:51 AM EDT

Xavier Musketeers (16-17, 10-12 Big East) at Georgia Bulldogs (17-16, 7-13 SEC) Athens, Georgia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Georgia and Xavier meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The Bulldogs have gone 7-13 against SEC opponents, with a...

Montana State faces Grambling in First 4 matchup

Mar. 19, 2024 03:51 AM EDT

Grambling Tigers (20-14, 17-4 SWAC) vs. Montana State Bobcats (17-17, 12-9 Big Sky) Dayton, Ohio; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -4; over/under is 134.5 BOTTOM LINE: Montana State plays Grambling in the First Four round of the...

Austin Peay and Alabama A&M square off in TBC

Mar. 19, 2024 03:51 AM EDT

Alabama A&M Bulldogs (11-22, 10-10 SWAC) at Austin Peay Governors (19-15, 12-7 ASUN) Clarksville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Austin Peay and Alabama A&M play in The Basketball Classic. The Governors have gone 12-7 against ASUN...