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Pirates phenom Paul Skenes still has 'steps he needs to take' after comically dominant start to season

Skenes has struck out 27 in 12 2/3 scoreless innings pitches at Triple-A so far this season.

Commanders hosted 4 top QB prospects at once, and Jayden Daniels' agent wasn't happy

The Commanders had an unusual visit with multiple QB prospects.

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  Drake Maye to the Commanders? There was big odds shift for the 2nd pick of NFL Draft

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  Will Commanders take Jayden Daniels at No. 2?

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Texans unveil new H logo on alternate helmets

The Texans have confirmed they'll wear an alternate helmet with a new logo this season.

Coban Porter sentenced to 6 years in prison for deadly DUI crash, same week his brother Jontay banned from NBA

One Porter brother is banned for life from the NBA. Another is headed to prison.

Justin Pippen, Scottie Pippen's youngest son, commits to Michigan

Justin Pippen, the youngest son of NBA legend Scottie Pippen, announced he will be playing college basketball next season at Michigan.

AJ Simon, Albany defensive standout and NFL Draft prospect, dies at 25

Simon had visited with the Patriots ahead of next week's NFL draft.

Fantasy Baseball: Key Relief Pitcher Updates

There have been some noteworthy moves in the fantasy baseball reliever landscape. Dalton Del Don breaks down the most important.

Broncos make it clear that they'll try to trade up for quarterback they "love"

Will Broncos give up next year's first-rounder (or more) to get the QB they want?

Drake Maye to the Commanders? There was big odds shift for the 2nd pick of NFL Draft

Are the Commanders going to pick Drake Maye over Jayden Daniels?

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  Commanders hosted 4 top QB prospects at once, and Jayden Daniels' agent wasn't happy

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  Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels now have identical odds to go second overall

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Pass or Fail: The New York Mets' 2024 City Connect uniforms

The Mets are one of eight teams debuting City Connect uniforms this season.

Veteran NFL executive Bill Tobin, GM for Bears and Colts, dies at 83

Longtime NFL executive Bill Tobin has died at the age of 83. He was a general manager for the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts, and ran the Detroit Lions' player personnel department during his career.

Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia preview, prediction: What to expect after wild buildup

When Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia finally end their feud with fists Saturday night, it has the potential to either be a one-sided beatdown or a surprisingly compelling matchup.

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  What's Ryan Garcia really selling us with his erratic behavior ahead of his fight vs. Devin Haney?

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  Garcia’s erratic behavior in spotlight before Haney showdown

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What Myers believes will drive Klay's impending free-agency decision

Former Warriors GM Bob Myers revealed what he believes will be the key factor determining Klay Thompson's upcoming free-agency decision.

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  Warriors' Klay Thompson, pending free agent, is not ready to start thinking about his future

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  Klay offers blunt response to questions about his Warriors future

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The best things we saw this week: Pirates' Andrew McCutchen hits career home run No. 300

The Pittsburgh star became the 160th player in MLB history to reach the milestone.

Logan Webb keeps spinning, Mike Trout is fully back, Mets city connect uniform released

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss the rough debut from Jack Leiter, Logan Webb continuing to absolutely spin for the Giants, discuss things they love & hate, give their good, bad and Uggla for the week and react to the new Mets city connect uniforms.

Genuine struggle or publicity stunt? Ryan Garcia's oddball behavior raises concerns

The central question clouding Ryan Garcia's fight with Devin Haney is whether Garcia should really be put into a professional boxing match right now?

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  Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia preview, prediction: What to expect after wild buildup

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  Garcia’s erratic behavior in spotlight before Haney showdown

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NCAA approves helmet communication, sideline tablets, two-minute warning for FBS

The NCAA approved the use of helmet communiation devices and sideline tablets for college football next season. Additionally, a two-minute warning will be incorporated into gameplay.

Friday NASCAR Xfinity schedule at Talladega Superspeedway

The Talladega Superspeedway weekend begins with qualifying.

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  NASCAR Cup, Xfinity weekend schedule for Talladega Superspeedway

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  Dr. Diandra: Ranking NASCAR’s all-time best superspeedway racers

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NBA playoffs: Who will meet in the Finals? Who has the most at stake this postseason? We break it all down

Who is the biggest threat to the Celtics in the East? The Nuggets in the West? And which team will be crowned champion? Our writers weigh in.

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  Sixers vs. Knicks playoff schedule released with No. 2 vs. No. 7 matchup locked in

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  Paul Reed says 76ers wanted Knicks instead of Celtics: 'That's the easier team'

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Rockies hitting coach Hensley Meulens' cockpit visit triggers FAA investigation

Meulens is seen in a since-deleted video sitting in one of the pilots' seats during a team charter from Denver to Toronto.

UConn freshman guard Stephon Castle declares for 2024 NBA Draft

Castle is the third member of the 2023-24 Huskies to declare for the NBA Draft.

Jaromír Jágr scores in first game since turning 52, passes Gordie Howe as oldest professional hockey player

Jágr began his NHL career in 1990 with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Scheffler shakes off early shank to shoot 69 at RBC

Even with a shank and a double bogey, Scheffler continues to shoot under par.

NBA playoffs: Predictions for Knicks-Sixers, Nuggets-Lakers and every first-round series

Our NBA experts make their predictions for every first-round series in the playoffs.

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  Knicks to face 76ers in first round of 2024 NBA Playoffs

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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Pickups to wrap up Week 3

Fantasy baseball analyst Andy Behrens offers up a series of pickups to assist every manager, starting with a duo of Rockies ahead of a Colorado homestand.