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Tarik Skubal gets harsh reprimand from Team USA fans despite strong outing at WBC

Tarik Skubal suited up for Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, but only long enough to imitate a pitcher making a rehab start in the minors. The Detroit Tigers ace started Saturday’s game against Great Britain. He gave up…

Banned for life by NBA for gambling, Porter has triple-double in return to pro basketball

SEATTLE — Jontay Porter, the former Toronto Raptors centre banned for life from the NBA in 2024 for gambling, had a triple-double Saturday night in his return to professional basketball. Porter started at power forward and had 21 points, 14 rebounds, 14…

Melvine Malard: Manchester United star’s journey from Reunion Island to League Cup final against Chelsea

With a population of just 900,000, Reunion is better known for its volcanoes, wildlife and tropical climate rather than professional footballers. On the men’s side, former West Ham star Dimitri Payet and Newcastle winger Laurent Robert are two that fans…

Polarizing QB Diego Pavia Refuses to Tone Down Attitude at Combine

Alena Veasey / Shutterstock.com Diego Pavia’s not backing down from anyone – and he’s making sure NFL scouts know it. The Vanderbilt quarterback showed up at the NFL combine in Indianapolis with the same chip on his shoulder that carried…

Checking In On The Phillies’ Roster Battle

The Phillies are expected to have an opening for their final roster spot with outfielder Johan Rojas facing a PED suspension. Multiple veterans are vying for the job in Spring Training, but manager Rob Thomson added an interesting name to…

TC’s Prakash Amritraj makes big error in Elena Rybakina interview

Elena Rybakina is having an odd week at Indian Wells. It started off well as Rybakina and Taylor Fritz kicked off Tennis Paradise’s BNP Paribas Open by winning the mixed doubles Eisenhower Cup exhibition for the second straight year. MORE:…

Stanford holds on late to knock off NC State

Mar 7, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack forward Ven-Allen Lubin (22) contests Stanford Cardinal forward Jaylen Thompson (24) at the basket during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images Ebuka Okorie topped 30…

How the Cowboys, Eagles and Patriots can pivot after losing Maxx Crosby

Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby is no longer bound to the sinking ship at Allegiant Stadium. The 28-year-old was traded to the Baltimore Ravens on Friday in exchange for two first-round picks (2026 and 2027). ESPN sources:…

Toronto-born Dante Nori clubs two home runs for Italy at World Baseball Classic

Shortly after Team Canada wrapped up its tournament-opening win over Colombia in Puerto Rico on Saturday, another Canadian-born talent was putting on a show for Team Italy in Houston. Philadelphia Phillies prospect Dante Nori provided a massive spark at the…

Jack Draper gets Indian Wells title defence off to winning start

British number one Jack Draper fought back from a set down – and feeling “a little bit underprepared” after eight months out with injury – to get his Indian Wells title defence off to a winning start. An early break…