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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards goes one-on-one with Barack Obama in hoops matchup
MINNEAPOLIS — Who’s got the better game?
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards took on former President Barack Obama in a basketball shootout and rounds of table tennis and Connect Four in a social video promoted Tuesday....Read more
Cam Schlittler, Yankees snared in PETA's web after spider incident
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The next time Cam Schlittler’s spidey-sense starts tingling, the Yankees starter should have a handy tool at his disposal.
That’s because PETA — yes, the People for the Ethical Treatment of ...Read more
Greg Cote: Dolphins got good haul, but blame curse of Tua for trading Waddle at all
MIAMI — The Curse of Tua Tagovailoa strikes again!
The Miami Dolphins made a major trade on Tuesday, sending wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to Denver for draft picks. It was not a deal that makes the Fins better right now....Read more
Cubs get 'good news' on Seiya Suzuki, who has a PCL sprain and is questionable for opening day
MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs might be without Seiya Suzuki to start the season, but they avoided a worst-case scenario for the right fielder’s injured right knee.
An MRI showed Suzuki sprained the posterior cruciate...Read more
Jalen Duren fuels Pistons' rout of Wizards after Cade Cunningham exits early
The Detroit Pistons opened their two-game series against the Washington Wizards with a 130-117 victory inside Capital One Arena on Tuesday night. Cade Cunningham played just five minutes in the first quarter before leaving...Read more
Bill Shaikin: US showing class at WBC no matter how the White House might react to a title
We look to sports as a way to share lessons about sportsmanship, teamwork and respect for others. When the Dodgers visited the White House last year, Clayton Kershaw delivered a short but moving speech about the "...Read more
Raiders' Maxx Crosby 'livid, confused' at first over rescinded trade
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby believes the wild turn of events that saw his trade to the Baltimore Ravens that was rescinded after five days will only serve to take his game to a new level....Read more
Olympian Alysa Liu wants to become a professional piercer
Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu plans to get licensed to pierce people.
The 20-year-old figure skater confessed she’s already pierced herself multiple times and at least one other person as well.
“I did my own helix ...Read more
Matt Calkins: NBA expansion vote news is encouraging, but Seattle can remain skeptical
SEATTLE — Smile if you wish, but don't celebrate yet.
The most significant event regarding the potential return of the Sonics seems imminent, but I'd pump the brakes on a party.
On Monday ESPN reported that NBA owners ...Read more
Adam Hill: Underdogs overwhelmed in NCAA Tournament: Is Cinderella dead?
LAS VEGAS — It would be easy to point to the lack of early upsets in recent NCAA Tournaments and conclude that revenue sharing and NIL have ruined the Cinderella aspect that made the event so special.
The rich getting ...Read more
Paul Sullivan: How to fill out your March Madness pool sheets without really trying
CHICAGO — It’s easy to go to the experts to fill out your NCAA Tournament pool sheets.
And there are plenty of experts out there, including some at The Athletic, which did more than 1 million simulations of the men’...Read more
Woman who played role in ex-MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini's murder plot receives probation
AUBURN, Calif. — Speaking in a Placer County courtroom, Adrienne Spohr said Samantha Scott’s “deceit and chosen silence” destroyed her family. Scott admitted to lying to police to protect Daniel Serafini, the man ...Read more
Yankees' Gerrit Cole to make first start since Tommy John in exhibition vs. Red Sox
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Gerrit Cole is ready for game action.
Well, exhibition game action, anyway, as the Yankees’ announced that the right-hander is scheduled to start Wednesday’s spring training contest against ...Read more
Sean Keeler: Broncos trade for Jaylen Waddle just made AFC's best team even better
DENVER — Too steep a price? Nix, Nix! The Broncos put up seven catches of 40 yards or more as a team last season. Jaylen Waddle posted three. All by himself.
Waddle has averaged four broken tackles per season since 2021...Read more
Dolphins deal Jaylen Waddle to Broncos, acquire first-round pick in blockbuster trade
New Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan now has a blockbuster trade under his belt in his first three months managing the team’s roster.
The Dolphins sent standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver ...Read more
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards to miss 1-2 weeks because of knee inflammation
MINNEAPOLIS — This part of the schedule was already a trying one for the Timberwolves, who have slid down the NBA standings after losing four of five. Now they will continue to make a playoff push without their best ...Read more
Broncos acquiring star Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle in trade, sources say
DENVER — The Broncos have their playmaker.
After a quiet opening week to free agency, Denver took a major swing Tuesday, agreeing to acquire star Miami wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a trade, sources confirmed to The ...Read more
Eagles to sign wide receiver Hollywood Brown to one-year contract worth up to $6.5 million
PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles are adding an option for their vacant third receiver spot, agreeing to terms with Marquise “Hollywood” Brown on a one-year deal worth up to $6.5 million, a league source confirmed to The ...Read more
Former Syracuse QB Rex Culpepper -- son of 'Survivor' stars Brad and Monica Culpepper -- killed in bike crash
The 28-year-old son of “Survivor” contestants Brad and Monica Culpepper has died following a dirt bike crash.
Rex Culpepper, who played quarterback at Syracuse from 2017 to 2020, succumbed to injuries suffered ...Read more
Why Boston Celtics brought back Summer League standout
Needing to fill a roster spot over the weekend to satisfy NBA rules, the Celtics reacquired a familiar face.
Boston on Sunday signed veteran big man Charles Bassey — a 6-foot-10 journeyman who starred for the Celtics’...Read more
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