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The Paul Skenes trade rumors are on pause, but for how much longer?

That uncharacteristic silence you hear around Major League Baseball is, for seemingly the first time since he first took a big-league mound two years ago, that no one is talking about the Pittsburgh Pirates potentially trading ace Paul Skenes. We’ve…

Ducks’ Gudas to have hearing for knee-on-knee hit on Matthews

The Anaheim Ducks captain will have a hearing over the phone, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Friday. As a result of it being a telephone hearing, Gudas cannot be suspended for more than five games. The incident…

Donald Trump: US president says Iran ‘welcome’ at 2026 World Cup but not ‘appropriate’

Donald Trump’s claim that it would not be “appropriate” for Iran to take part in the 2026 World Cup “for their own life and safety” has been followed by the Iranians saying it should be co-hosts the United States who…

Caleb Ferguson To Begin Season On Injured List

Reds reliever Caleb Ferguson will open the season on the 15-day injured list, manager Terry Francona told reporters (link via Mark Sheldon of MLB.com). The southpaw strained his right oblique and will be shelved for at least a few weeks. The…

Social media finds ‘Survivor’ connection with NBA legend’s brother

Survivor has been one of the biggest reality television shows for over 25 years, and an NBA legend’s brother has an intriguing connection to the iconic program. Since 2000, Survivor and host Jeff Probst have been a staple on CBS…

NHL roundup: Stars stomp Oilers, run point streak to 14

Mar 12, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Matt Duchene (95) scores a goal against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Jason Robertson had two…

These bubble teams should leapfrog Auburn after SEC Tournament loss

Cnference tournament week has claimed yet another bubble. The Auburn Tigers miraculously were still alive in the NCAA Tournament hunt despite an overall record hovering around .500, but that dream appears to have died with a 10-point loss Thursday to…

Skip McEwen takes to social media to announce Saskatchewan rink going on without him

Saskatchewan skip Mike McEwen is looking for another team. McEwen, 45, took to social media Thursday night to announce that after three seasons with Colton Flasch, Kevin Marsh and Daniel Mars that “the team has chosen a different path without…

Chinese Grand Prix 2026: George Russell tops practice

George Russell led Kimi Antonelli to a Mercedes one-two in the only practice session at the Chinese Grand Prix before the sprint weekend starts to unfold. Russell was more than 0.5 seconds clear of the first driver not in a…

Quinn Priester Dealing With Nerve Issue

Brewers starter Quinn Priester met with a specialist this afternoon after being nagged by wrist soreness. Testing revealed that the righty is dealing with a nerve issue in his shoulder, manager Pat Murphy told reporters (links via Curt Hogg of The…