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NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletes

Mar. 27, 2024 16:52 PM EDT

In the midst of March Madness, the NCAA is pushing for states with legal wagering on sporting events to ban prop bets on college athletes. “Sports betting issues are on the rise across the country with prop bets continuing to threaten the integrity of competition and leading to...

Phillies-Braves and Brewers-Mets openers postponed a day to Friday due to rainy forecasts

Mar. 27, 2024 17:09 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball openers in New York and Philadelphia were postponed a day until Friday because of rainy forecasts in both cities. Pete Alonso and the New York Mets were scheduled to host the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon, a day featuring the first full slate of...

Opening day 2024: What to watch for on the first full day of the MLB season

Mar. 27, 2024 17:30 PM EDT

Here's what to watch for on MLB's opening day: THE SHO GOES ON Shohei Ohtani already made his Dodgers debut last week in South Korea, but all eyes will still be on the two-way sensation as Los Angeles hosts the St. Louis Cardinals. The $700 million star is trying to...

Will Smith, Dodgers reach $140 million, 10-year deal. LA has spent $1.4 billion on 5 key players

Mar. 27, 2024 17:31 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Catcher Will Smith and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a $140 million, 10-year contract Wednesday, raising the team's spending to nearly $1.4 billion for five key players since December. Smith's deal supersedes an $8.85 million, one-year agreement reached in...

Warriors' Draymond Green is ejected less than 4 minutes into game against Magic

Mar. 27, 2024 23:35 PM EDT

Golden State's Draymond Green was ejected less than four minutes into the Warriors' game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, the forward's fourth ejection of the season. It was Green's first ejection since his 16-game suspension by the NBA for his history of misconduct and...

'Good likelihood' that injured Embiid will be back before start of playoffs, 76ers' Nurse says

Mar. 27, 2024 21:07 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse said Wednesday that there is a “good likelihood” that reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will be back on the court before the postseason. “I think there's a very good likelihood that he will return before the playoffs,”...

MLB owners unanimously approve sale of Baltimore Orioles to a group headed by David Rubenstein

Mar. 27, 2024 13:18 PM EDT

David Rubenstein's purchase of the Baltimore Orioles was approved Wednesday by Major League Baseball owners, clearing the way for the Angelos family to finalize the sale after over three decades running the team. Approval of 75% of all owners was required, and MLB said the vote was...

Crowns, chest bumps and swagger: In March Madness, the handshake isn't just for high fives anymore

Mar. 27, 2024 14:22 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Amani Bartlett doesn't know exactly how she got the job as LSU's hype woman. She didn't apply for it. No one asked her to do it. It just kind of happened. So when the lights go down and the music comes up right before the Tigers' starting lineup is introduced, the...

UConn, San Diego State set for title game rematch in Sweet 16; Iowa State, Illinois target Elite 8

Mar. 27, 2024 17:51 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Connecticut coach Dan Hurley won’t shy away from the notion that his team has consistently been the best in college basketball this season. The Huskies’ 33-3 record and the dominant manner in which they’ve won along the way have proven that. He...

Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ers

Mar. 28, 2024 00:19 AM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Officials said they missed a foul call in the closing seconds of the Los Angeles Clippers' 108-107 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday night, denying the 76ers a possible victory in their fight for better playoff positioning. Referee Kevin Scott said in a pool...

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'National disgrace': Oxford coach laments pollution in the Thames ahead of Boat Race

Mar. 28, 2024 05:36 AM EDT

LONDON (AP) — The coach of Oxford’s crew taking part in the Boat Race described the pollution in London’s River Thames as a “national disgrace.” Testing by a campaign group has found high levels of E.coli along a section of the Thames in southwest London that will be used...

UConn Huskies and San Diego State Aztecs square off in Sweet 16

Mar. 28, 2024 04:00 AM EDT

San Diego State Aztecs (26-10, 13-8 MWC) vs. UConn Huskies (33-3, 21-2 Big East) Boston; Thursday, 7:39 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -11; over/under is 136 BOTTOM LINE: No. 1 UConn plays No. 24 San Diego State in the Sweet 16 round of the...

Arizona Wildcats take on the Clemson Tigers in Sweet 16

Mar. 28, 2024 04:00 AM EDT

Clemson Tigers (23-11, 11-10 ACC) vs. Arizona Wildcats (27-8, 16-6 Pac-12) Los Angeles; Thursday, 7:09 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -7.5; over/under is 152 BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 Arizona takes on Clemson in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA...

Iowa State Cyclones and Illinois Fighting Illini meet in Sweet 16

Mar. 28, 2024 03:50 AM EDT

Illinois Fighting Illini (28-8, 17-6 Big Ten) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (29-7, 16-5 Big 12) Boston; Thursday, 10:09 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cyclones -1.5; over/under is 146 BOTTOM LINE: No. 4 Iowa State takes on No. 10 Illinois in the Sweet 16...

Tennessee Volunteers square off against the Creighton Bluejays in Sweet 16

Mar. 28, 2024 03:31 AM EDT

Creighton Bluejays (25-9, 14-7 Big East) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (26-8, 14-5 SEC) Detroit; Friday, 10:09 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Volunteers -2.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 6 Tennessee and No. 11 Creighton square off in the NCAA...

North Carolina Tar Heels play the Alabama Crimson Tide in Sweet 16

Mar. 28, 2024 03:29 AM EDT

Alabama Crimson Tide (23-11, 13-6 SEC) vs. North Carolina Tar Heels (29-7, 19-4 ACC) Los Angeles; Thursday, 9:39 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tar Heels -4.5; over/under is 173.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 5 North Carolina faces No. 19 Alabama in the Sweet 16...

Houston Cougars and Duke Blue Devils play in Sweet 16

Mar. 28, 2024 03:27 AM EDT

Duke Blue Devils (26-8, 15-6 ACC) vs. Houston Cougars (32-4, 17-4 Big 12) Dallas; Friday, 9:39 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -4; over/under is 134.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 Houston and No. 13 Duke square off in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. ...

Marquette Golden Eagles face the NC State Wolfpack in Sweet 16

Mar. 28, 2024 03:26 AM EDT

NC State Wolfpack (24-14, 14-11 ACC) vs. Marquette Golden Eagles (27-9, 16-7 Big East) Dallas; Friday, 7:09 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -6.5; over/under is 151 BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 Marquette and NC State square off in the NCAA...

Purdue Boilermakers and Gonzaga Bulldogs square off in Sweet 16

Mar. 28, 2024 03:24 AM EDT

Gonzaga Bulldogs (27-7, 15-3 WCC) vs. Purdue Boilermakers (31-4, 18-4 Big Ten) Detroit; Friday, 7:39 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Boilermakers -5.5; over/under is 154.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Purdue and No. 18 Gonzaga meet in the NCAA Tournament Sweet...

Australia's Hooper hopes to transition from 15s to rugby sevens in time for the Paris Olympics

Mar. 28, 2024 03:21 AM EDT

SYDNEY (AP) — After setting records in the traditional game, ex-Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is ready to complete the transition to rugby sevens in a bid to play for Australia at the Paris Olympics. Hooper has been picked in Australia’s 13-man squad for next month’s Hong...