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Mets cut longtime Dodger Austin Barnes days before Opening Day

The New York Mets released catcher Austin Barnes from his minor league contract March 23, two days before the first game of Major League Baseball‘s regular season. MORE: Dodgers cut World Series champion three days before Opening Day Barnes, 36,…

World No. 3 Iga Swiatek splits with coach after just 18 months

Jul 12, 2025; Wimbledon, United Kingdom; Iga Swiatek of Poland poses with the trophy after winning the women’s final match against Amanda Anisimova of the United States on day 13 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit:…

Ripple effects for Seattle and NFL WRs

Well I guess now we know why the Seattle Seahawks let Kenneth Walker III walk in free agency. There’s no way they were going to afford a big extension for Walker while also needing to pay Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Smith-Njigba landed…

Report: Seahawks, Smith-Njigba agree to record extension

The Seattle Seahawks have locked up one of their top weapons. Reigning Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba reached an agreement with the Seahawks on a four-year, $168.6-million contract extension, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history,…

Prem Rugby: Finn Russell prevails, Marcus Smith toils and Leicester tear it up

Bonus points caught some flak at the end of the Six Nations. Had champions France drawn their high-scoring game against England in the final round, rather than winning it by one point, they would have finished top of the standings…

Diamondbacks To Add Jonathan Loaisiga, Joe Ross To Opening Day Roster

10:05PM: Right-hander Joe Ross is also making the team, as per Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.  The Diamondbacks will have to create another 40-man roster spot before selecting Ross, who inked a minor league contract last month.  The numbers…

Jessica Pegula involved in pre-match Miami Open blooper

File Jessica Pegula’s Sunday on court doubles moment in the tennis bloopers category that once was owned by her fellow Americans Coco Gauff and Frances Tiafoe. On the business side, Pegula had a good day at the Miami Open, winning…

Deep-shooting Alabama overwhelms Texas Tech, moves on to Sweet 16

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Houston Mallette (95) celebrates after a play against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark…

Alex Ovechkin joins Wayne Gretzky in goal-scoring history in fascinating twilight

Barring a surprise second wind (more like third or fourth) Alex Ovechkin’s 21-year NHL career is likely coming to an end at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. He wasn’t about to skate off into the sunset without one-upping the…

‘We failed’: Raptors earn blowout loss to Suns

PHOENIX — Remember when the biggest gripe around the Toronto Raptors was when they would play good teams tough well into the fourth quarter and then stub sneakers down the stretch? Well, it wasn’t all that long ago, to be…