LOS ANGELES (AP) Davey Lopes, a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers record-setting infield of the 1970s and 80s and one of baseballs premier base stealers, died Wednesday. He was 80.
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Davey Lopes, a longtime Los Angeles Dodgers infielder and premier base stealer, has died. He was 80. The Dodgers say they learned of his death on Wednesday from his former wife, Lin Lopes. Lopes was a four-time All-Star during his 10 years with the Dodgers, p…

Associated Press

Dodgers great Davey Lopes, an infield fixture and record-setting base stealer, dies at 80 - AP News

Being a major champion doesn’t exempt you from the Masters’ hardline no-phone policy. 
That lesson was learned the hard way by 1989 British Open champ Mark Calcavecchia, Golfweek reported. 
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The lesson was learned the hard way by 1989 British Open champ Mark Calcavecchia.

New York Post

Mark Calcavecchia kicked out of Masters grounds — for using his phone - New York Post

The 2026 NFL Draft will officially kickoff exactly two weeks 14 days from Thursday in Pittsburgh, Pa. With time winding down, Mock Draft season is entering the backstretch, as NFL analysts everywhere… [+6812 chars]

CBS Sports' Garrett Podell overhauled his latest 2026 Mock Draft 5.0 after multiple Pro Day workouts ahead of this month's 2026 NFL Draft.

On3.com

2026 NFL Draft: CBS Sports unveils new mock draft, wild predictions after Pro Days - On3

The front office changes will continue around the NHL. This time, it’s with the Seattle Kraken, as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the President of Hockey Operations, Ron Francis, will be … [+2378 chars]

Ron Francis is stepping down as the Kraken's President of Hockey Operations. Visit PHR for more details.

prohockeyrumors.com

Ron Francis Leaving Seattle Kraken - NHL Rumors - ProHockeyRumors.com

The Orioles announced that Zach Eflin underwent UCL reconstruction (Tommy John) surgery today. He’ll miss the rest of the season and probably at least the first half of 2027.
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It's bad news for Zach Eflin. MLB Trade Rumors looks at what's ahead for the veteran righty now that he's undergone Tommy John surgery.

MLB Trade Rumors

Zach Eflin Undergoes UCL Surgery - MLB Trade Rumors

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has skipped most of the voluntary offseason workouts during his eight-year NFL career. He showed up on Day 1 of the Jesse Minter era, though.
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Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has skipped most of the voluntary offseason workouts during his eight-year NFL career.

NBCSports.com

Zay Flowers on Lamar Jackson: He wants to finish; he wants a ring - NBC Sports

Apr 8, 2026, 09:55 PM ET
DETROIT -- Pistons guard Cade Cunningham had a double-double in his return to the lineup Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Cade Cunningham had 13 points and 10 assists in his return from a collapsed lung as the Pistons routed the Bucks on Wednesday night.

ESPN

Cade Cunningham has double-double in return as Pistons rout Bucks - ESPN

The UFC White House card was never going to be an easy event to pull off.
Getting fights at the White House sanctioned as professional bouts is just one of the hoops that the leading MMA promotion h… [+1820 chars]

More details will be revealed about the White House card this weekend.

Bloody Elbow

Dana White admits the UFC White House event could be derailed at the last minute despite preparations - Bloody Elbow

LAS VEGAS With eyes wide open, knowing full well that Fernando Mendoza is walking through the door any minute now, Kirk Cousins sized up the opportunities in front of him and decided he belonged in L… [+5078 chars]

LAS VEGAS — With eyes wide open, knowing full well that Fernando Mendoza is walking through the door any minute now, Kirk Cousins sized up the opportunities in front of him and decided he belonged …

Raiders QB Kirk Cousins ready ‘to let chips fall where they may’ in Vegas - New York Post

As I looked at my phone upon waking up in New Jersey this morning, most of my unread messages were about the same baffling event: former ATP No. 1 Daniil Medvedev, who has been in the midst of a resu… [+559 chars]

The former No. 1 ate a shocking double bagel in Monte Carlo, a rare and historic event in men's tennis.

Benrothenberg.com

What Happened to Daniil Medvedev - Bounces | Ben Rothenberg

The Seattle Sounders head to Monterrey, Mexico for the first time since 2013 when they face Tigres UANL in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals tonight. The Sounders are riding a six-match unbeat… [+2967 chars]

Sounders visit Tigres for the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal at 6 PM PT on FS2 and TUDN.

Sounder At Heart

Tigres vs. Sounders, livestream: Kickoff, lineups, updates - Sounder at Heart

Wednesday nights Champions League clash between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid was not only the second in four days, but the fifth since the beginning of December.
Saturdays late, late showing from B… [+2609 chars]

Barca Blaugranes

Three talking points from Barcelona 0-2 Atlético Madrid as Pau Cubarsí sent off in first leg loss - Barca Blaugranes

An aerial view of the Los Angeles Swimming Stadium and Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Exposition Park, both of which will be venues for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Mario Tama/Getty Images
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The first L.A. Olympics ticket sales are under way, and early buyers say attending the 2028 Summer Games could mean paying thousands — even before fees.

San Francisco Chronicle

Inside the first LA28 Olympics ticket drop: High demand, higher prices - San Francisco Chronicle

BOSTON Starting pitcher Sonny Gray returned to the Red Sox dugout after retiring his 10th straight hitter to end the top of the sixth inning.
At 78 pitches, he was ready to pitch more. That was his … [+2269 chars]

Starting pitcher Sonny Gray returned to the Red Sox dugout after retiring his 10th straight hitter to end the top of the sixth inning.

MassLive.com

What Red Sox’ Sonny Gray told Alex Cora between sixth and seventh innings - MassLive

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López each received seven-game suspensions from Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day aft… [+2457 chars]

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López each received seven-game suspensions from Major League Baseball on Wednesday after they were ejected following their participation in a brawl. Michael Hill, MLB’s senio…

Angels’ Jorge Soler and Braves’ Reynaldo López receive suspensions following brawl - AP News

Day one of the 2026 college basketball transfer portal on Tuesday saw a tidal wave of entries. Before it officially opened, roughly 170 players were in the portal, predominantly made up of grad trans… [+355 chars]

Scoop and intel on some of the bigger names in the transfer portal

247Sports

College Basketball Transfer Portal Intel: Latest on Najai Hines, Jaland Lowe, Jasper Johnson, Isaiah Johnson - 247Sports

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) Eight-year-old Frankie Fleetwood stole the show at Augusta National from his dad, Tommy Fleetwood, who merely had one of the many holes-in-one Wednesday during the family friendly P… [+4538 chars]

Tommy Fleetwood's 8-year-old son Frankie nearly stole the show at Augusta National on Wednesday. The youngster went viral last year when he lamented his failure to clear Ike's Pond on the ninth hole of the Par 3 Contest. All eyes were on him as Frankie tried …

8-year-old Frankie Fleetwood steals the show during Par 3 Contest on the eve of the Masters - AP News

PITTSBURGH (AP) Konnor Griffin is with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the long haul.
The 19-year-old shortstop agreed to a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pirates early Wednesday, less than a … [+3264 chars]

Konnor Griffin has signed a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. This deal with the 19-year-old shortstop is the largest in club history. The announcement comes after Griffin made his big league debut. The contract includes escalators…

Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million - AP News

ARLINGTON, Texas It’s not just the Mariners’ losing record here in the first 13 games of the season, which dropped to 4-9 following Wednesday’s 3-0 loss to the Rangers, that’s an issue.
To be certai… [+6452 chars]

The Mariners' unexpected and abysmal start to a highly-anticipated season continue with a sweep in Texas where Seattle mustered just two hits.

The Seattle Times

Mariners muster 2 hits to end dreadful road trip - The Seattle Times

KNOXVILLE, TN – February 16, 2025 – Guard Talaysia Cooper #55 of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Food City Center in Kno… [+2099 chars]

Ole Miss women's basketball head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin responded to accusations that she tampered for Talaysia Cooper.