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The biggest questions answered by DBs and TEs at the Combine

The NFL Combine keeps chugging along, with defensive backs and tight ends working out on Friday. It was a day filled with surprise results, including three Combine records being broken for the tight end position. Friday also gave us the…

Jets’ Scheifele expected to play vs. Sharks, Namestnikov week-to-week

The Winnipeg Jets got some good and bad news on the injury front on Saturday. For the good news, Scott Arniel said that star forward Mark Scheifele is expected to play on Sunday against the San Jose Sharks. Scheifele, who…

Hearts: Sir Alex Ferguson, ‘unbelievable’ Claudio Braga & Tynecastle keep hosts on course for title

Former Hearts player Ryan Stevenson was on punditry duty as part of BBC Radio Scotland’s Sportsound commentary and echoed Braga and McInnes’ sentiments. “The atmosphere is unbelievable,” he said. “What you would give to be a player on that pitch…

Phillies Notes: Wheeler, Kerkering, Stott

Zack Wheeler threw a 21-pitch bullpen on Thursday, making the first time that the Phillies ace had thrown a BP since undergoing thoracic outlet surgery in September.  Wheeler and Phils manager Rob Thomson each told reporters (including The Athletic’s Charlotte…

States boasting the most championships

American pro sports titles are not spread evenly across the map. A few states dominate the record books because they host teams from several major leagues and have long winning histories. The count includes titles from the NFL, NBA, MLB,…

FIFA watching Iran developments as World Cup nears

Nov 29, 2022; Doha, Qatar; United States of America midfielder Yunus Musah (6) battles for the ball against Iran midfielder Mehdi Torabi (16) during the second half of a group stage match during the 2022 World Cup at Al Thumama…

Notre Dame RB can steal the show at Combine

Jeremiyah Love went off this past season for Notre Dame and he wasn’t talked about much with quarterbacks dominating the Heisman Trophy conversation. Don’t be fooled by his third-place finish in the Heisman Trophy race, though, he’s as good as…

NBA Roundup: Jalen Duren scores 33 as Pistons beat Cavaliers in OT

DETROIT — Jalen Duren had 33 points and 16 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons outlasted the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 122-119 on Friday night in a game that was delayed for 18 minutes in the third quarter because of a blaring horn. During…

Welsh Open: John Higgins remains on course for sixth title

John Higgins remained on course for a sixth Welsh Open title after brushing aside Zhou Yuelong in the quarter-final. The Scot clinched three scrappy frames before making breaks of 75 and 67 to win the contest 5-0. Higgins will meet…

6 MLB Teams Dealing With Option Crunches

Spring training is in full swing, and various non-roster veterans and top prospects jostling for space on major league rosters. MLBTR’s Anthony Franco took a look yesterday at some players who are out of minor league options and could find…