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NBA play-in: Pelicans rally past Kings without Zion Williamson, will face Thunder as No. 8 seed  

The Pelicans grabbed the NBA's final playoff spot.

 

Bulls address futures of DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, continuity  

Season-ending loss to Heat brings big picture into focus for franchise that has fallen short for 3 seasons

 

Celtics-Heat preview: Does Miami have a chance against Boston without Jimmy Butler?  

We break down the first-round series between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat and make our prediction.

 

What Marshawn savagely told Draymond after Warriors drafted him in 2012  

Marshawn Lynch did not hold back on a young Draymond Green after he was drafted by the Warriors in 2012.

 

With Butler out, Jaquez Jr., Herro step up to combine for 45, Heat cruise past Bulls into playoffs  

The Heat advance as the No. 8 seed to take on the No. 1 seed Celtics for the second straight season.

 

Blazing Heat leave Bulls way behind, face Celtics in rematch of East final  

For the second consecutive season, Miami won the No. 8 seed in the NBA playoffs with a play-in victory. The Heat rode a 19-0 start Friday into a rematch with Boston.

 

Why Draymond expects Warriors changes after disappointing season  

Draymond Green understands why the Warriors need to make changes this offseason after another disappointing postseason finish.

 

Dak Prescott says he's not 'necessarily' gunning to be highest-paid QB in NFL  

Joe Burrow leads all NFL quarterbacks at $55 million per year.

 

The NBA's newest stars have an opportunity in these playoffs: Who's ready to take the torch?  

Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the next generation of NBA superstars have a big challenge ahead on the league's biggest stage.

 

Jets QB Zach Wilson is skipping offseason workouts while hoping to be traded  

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has skipped the team's offseason workouts as he hopes to be traded to another club. But there has been little interest from other teams thus far.

 

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 pitched at Triple-A so far 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.

 

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.

 

Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rundown: 8 key updates  

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

 

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.

 

Why the Blackhawks have even better odds for the No. 1 overall pick than they did last year  

The Blackhawks won last year's NHL Draft Lottery with 11.5% odds

 

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

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?

 

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.

 

Texans unveil new H logo on alternate helmets  

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

 

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.

 

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: A little something for every lineup in our latest pickups  

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.

 

Why young core gives Warriors hope for post-Big Three future  

An emerging, young core has given the Warriors hope for their future after Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.

 

Former Louisville head coach Kenny Payne joins John Calipari's staff at Arkansas  

Payne was fired by Louisville last month after compiling a 12-52 record in his two seasons in charge.

 

NBA Players to Split $34 Million for 2024 Playoff Bonuses  

NBA players have the highest salaries in U.S. pro sports by a wide margin. The same holds true come playoff time. Players on NBA playoff teams will divvy up $33.7 million this season, with each team receiving a chunk based on how far their teams go. The team payouts will range from $452,708—roughly $30,000 per …

 

Jake Paul offers Jorge Masvidal, Nate Diaz $10 million for MMA fight  

Jake Paul is dead serious about making his MMA debut for PFL.

 

How Saquon Barkley has already been impressing Jalen Hurts  

The Eagles are still in their first week of the voluntary offseason program but Saquon Barkley is already impressing his new teammates.

 

Friday NASCAR Xfinity schedule at Talladega Superspeedway  

The Talladega Superspeedway weekend begins with qualifying.

 

10 observations: Connor Bedard, Blackhawks put a bow on 2023-24 season  

The Blackhawks fell to Los Angeles 5-4 in overtime on Thursday to put a bow on the 2023-24 season. Here are 10 observations from the loss.

 

Wiggins' future with Warriors looking tenuous after frustrating season  

It remains to be seen where Andrew Wiggins fits into the Warriors' future plans after a frustrating season for the veteran forward.

 

Red Sox reportedly calling up Cam Booser, 31-year-old pitcher, for MLB debut  

The Boston Red Sox are calling up 31-year-old reliever Cam Booser, who has never pitched in the major leagues and was out of professional baseball for four years.

 

Ex-USC coach Tony Bland reportedly returns to college basketball with Washington after bribery conviction  

Bland pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in 2019.

 

Ducks troll Flyers fans ahead of Cutter Gauthier's NHL debut  

With Cutter Gauthier set to make his NHL debut, the Ducks saw an opportunity to rib Flyers fans and jumped on it.

 

Lions revived alternate black jerseys for Dan Campbell on 1 condition  

The Detroit Lions revealed their new uniforms, which include a black jersey that head coach Dan Campell wanted the team to revive.

 

Jaden Rashada announces transfer from Arizona State, 1 year after landing there in wake of Florida NIL fiasco  

Jaden Rashada's college career has been a wild ride so far.

 

Draft Deep Dive: TEs + Top OL prospects + Best fantasy fits for Brock Bowers  

We are just one week away from all the projections, rumors and lies from being put to rest. The Draft is almost there. We put a bow on our 'Draft Deep Dive' series with Yahoo's draft guru Charles McDonald by looking at the top TE and OL prospects in this year's draft.

 

Pirates LHP Aroldis Chapman suspended 2 games for argument with umpire after ejection  

Chapman signed a $10.5 million deal with the Pirates this past offseason.

 

Haley and Hanna Cavinder are returning to Miami for one final college basketball season  

Twin sisters Haley and Hanna Cavinder are returning to play college basketball at Miami after sitting out last season.

 

Ravens WR Zay Flowers avoids suspension after NFL finds 'insufficient evidence' from domestic assault investigation  

Baltimore police suspended their investigation into Flowers two months ago.

 

Deion Sanders denies he made list of NFL teams he'd let his kids play for: 'That's a stupid lie'  

Sanders supposedly said he'd only let Shedeur and Shilo play for the Eagles, Falcons, 49ers, Commanders, Cowboys and Ravens. That appears to be false.

 

2024 NFL Draft: Watch out, vets — the seasoned players who could be pushed out of the way by rookies  

Fantasy football players all get worked up about the incoming class of rookies, but what about the veteran players already on the teams they join? Matt Harmon identifies who could be on the hot seat this season.

 

Raiders NFL draft picks 2024: Full list of Las Vegas' draft picks for every round  

Las Vegas is turning a page this season with a new GM in Tom Telesco and new permanent head coach in Antonio Pierce.

 

Safety C.J. Moore among 5 NFL players reinstated after being suspended for gambling  

Former Detroit Lions safety C.J. Moore is one of five players reinstated by the NFL after serving a one-season suspension for violating the league's gambling policy.

 

NHL approves Coyotes' move to Utah; Arizona expected to explore expansion club  

The Arizona Coyotes are moving to Utah after 27 seasons in the Southwest. Hockey could return to the region with an NHL expansion club.

 

The 1st round of NFL Draft could be historically heavy on offense, according to odds  

Will we see 22 or more offensive players in the first round?

 

Scheffler shakes off early shank to shoot 69 at RBC  

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

 

Clippers announce special season ticket for 'The Wall' fan section in new arena  

The Los Angeles Clippers announced first-come, first-serve season tickets for the special fan section, called "The Wall," in their new arena next season.

 

Belichick & Kraft, Justin Jefferson's trade value, the future of QB evals | Inside Coverage  

Jason Fitz is joined by Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporters Charles Robinson & Jori Epstein to pull back the curtain on the latest news from around the NFL. The trio start off with a report that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft told Arthur Blank not to hire Bill Belichick, as they dive into how the relationship between Belichick and Kraft fractured over time and what it means for Belichick's future. In other news, Justin Jefferson was absent from voluntary workouts, sparking a conversation as to what it would take to acquire possibly the best young wide receiver in the league. Later, Charles dives into some digging he's been doing on the New York Giants' quarterback evaluations and whether or not they could end up taking one early in the draft, which leads to a conversation on Jori's latest piece around how quarterback evaluations are changing (and speeding up). Charles finishes off the show with what he's hearing on this year's weak running back class and how it could make history (in a bad way).

 

Report: Draymond's ‘volatility' has worn on some within Warriors org  

Draymond Green's habit of blowing his top reportedly is taking its toll on members of the Warriors organization.

 

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