Mar 24, 2026, 07:00 AM ET
MLB opening week has arrived, baseball fans!
After a chaotic offseason, there is one certainty as the new season begins: Everyone else is once again chasing the two-time r… [+80436 chars]

Whether your club enters Opening Day as the team to beat or hoping to be 2026's biggest surprise, we've got you covered.

ESPN

MLB 2026 season preview: Rankings, every team's playoff odds - ESPN

Syracuse, N.Y. Gerry McNamara and Syracuse University officials have come to terms on a contract that will make him the ninth head coach in Syracuse basketball history.
The hire comes after being ap… [+4845 chars]

Syracuse officials and McNamara have agreed to terms on a contract, making him the ninth coach in SU basketball history.

syracuse.com

Syracuse finalizes deal with Gerry McNamara to become next head coach: ‘I’m ready for it’ - Syracuse.com

Mitch Barnhart may say that the golden parachute narrative around him is a ridiculous notion started by two or three knuckleheads who said he would sit in a rocking chair and eat hay all day, even th… [+3736 chars]

A prominent UK booster is urging President Capilouto to reverse Mitch Barnhart’s $950K role, calling the decision “deeply misguided.”

On3.com

UK booster asks President Capilouto to reverse Mitch Barnhart’s $950K role - On3

Spending money in NFL free agency
 does not equate to winning more games, although I would argue that axiom has been challenged in the NIL era, where draft classes are a little more inconsistent. Co… [+16037 chars]

With the first wave of veteran free agency behind us, Conor Orr ranks all 32 teams ahead of the draft.

Sports Illustrated

Post-Free Agency NFL Power Rankings: Bengals, Commanders Are Contenders Again - Sports Illustrated

Tadej Pogačar's Milan-San Remo victory was already extraordinary for a number of reasons but it now looks even more so, with information emerging that he rode to victory on a damaged bike.
According… [+3070 chars]

UAE Team Emirates-XRG mechanic reveals that the world champion's bike was badly damaged in the crash ahead of the Cipressa, making his victory even more remarkable

Cyclingnews.com

'If he'd known what condition the bike was in, he wouldn't have been descending like that' – Tadej Pogačar won Milan-San Remo on a cracked frame with disc brake rub - Cyclingnews

Tiger Woods will play competitive golf for the first time in more than a year at the final night of the TGL season on Tuesday.
The 50-year-old, who has had a series of operations in the last two yea… [+830 chars]

Tiger Woods will make his return to competitive golf for the first time in over a year at the final night of the TGL season on Tuesday.

BBC News

Tiger Woods to make TGL return after 13 months out through injury - BBC

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today that the Bruins have signed forward James Hagens to an AHL amateur tryout agreement (ATO).
Were very excited to have James join the Bruins o… [+1664 chars]

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today that the Bruins have signed forward James Hagens to an AHL amateur tryout agreement (ATO).
“We’re very excited to have James join the Bruins organization and take this next step,” said Sweeney. “James …

NHL News

Bruins Sign James Hagens to AHL Amateur Tryout Agreement - NHL.com

With free agency cooling off, roster needs are coming into clearer focus with the 2026 NFL Draft picture beginning to take shape. NFL.com draft analyst Chad Reuters latest four-round mock reflects th… [+11317 chars]

With free agency cooling off, roster needs are coming into clearer focus with the 2026 NFL Draft picture beginning to take shape.

2026 NFL Draft: NFL.com unveils 4-round mock draft with huge shake up, four trades in first round - On3

And then there was one.
Going into the Sweet 16, there was one perfect bracket left on Monday night for the womens NCAA Tournament among the millions of entries in the ESPN bracket challenge and in … [+1514 chars]

There is one perfect bracket left for the women’s NCAA Tournament among the millions of entries in the ESPN bracket challenge and in the contests tracked on the NCAA’s official website. There are no perfect brackets remaining on the men’s side. The NCAA’s off…

Associated Press

Still the 1. One perfect women’s March Madness bracket going into Sweet 16 - AP News

MESA, Ariz. Turns out that Spencer Jones can crush homers in the Cactus League, too.
After a strong spring in the Grapefruit League, Jones made the trip west with the Yankees and put an exclamation … [+2449 chars]

After a strong spring in the Grapefruit League, Jones made the trip west with the Yankees and put an exclamation point on his big league camp, belting a pair of home runs after coming off the bench…

New York Post

Spencer Jones’ two homers off bench to cap spring weren’t only thing that impressed Yankees - New York Post

Four nights after North Carolina's loss to VCU in the NCAA Tournament, and still no public announcement from UNC regarding the future of head basketball coach Hubert Davis.
TarHeel247 spent Monday c… [+128 chars]

Here is the latest heavily sourced information on the UNC Basketball and Hubert Davis situation

247Sports

UNC Basketball, Hubert Davis Late Monday Update - 247Sports

FINAL (2OT): Virginia 83 -- Iowa 75
No. 10 Virginia kept its Cinderella run going with a stunning double-overtime upset of No. 2 Iowa in Iowa City on Monday afternoon. The Cavaliers are the first te… [+2383 chars]

Women's March Madness continues Monday as the NCAA Tournament field gets trimmed down to 16 teams

CBS Sports

2026 Women's March Madness live updates: Second-round scores, analysis, bracket - CBS Sports

After having a relatively long stretch in which their entire rotation was available, the Lakers took the floor in Detroit on Monday without a starter in Marcus Smart and key reserve Rui Hachimura.
B… [+1474 chars]

Both Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart missed Monday’s game against the Pistons, but neither looks to be long-term injuries

Silver Screen and Roll 

JJ Redick provides injury updates on Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart - Silver Screen and Roll

Give Kyle Smith an assist.
When St. Johns explored adding Dylan Darling last spring, Kyle Smith the former Columbia and Washington State coach now at Stanford urged the Red Storm to pursue the Idaho… [+517 chars]

When St. John’s explored adding Dylan Darling last spring, Kyle Smith — the former Columbia and Washington State coach now at Stanford — urged the Red Storm to pursue the Idaho State transfer.…

Dylan Darling’s ex-coach had flashbacks as ‘tough as s–t’ guard he pushed to St. John’s made iconic shot - New York Post

Alexander Volkanovski believes Movsar Evloev intentionally changed his approach on Saturday night.
Evloev defeated Lerone Murphy at UFC London to emerge as the frontrunner to challenge for the feath… [+1777 chars]

Alexander Volkanovski doesn't want any excuses when he faces Movsar Evloev.

Bloody Elbow

Alexander Volkanovski urges Movsar Evloev to not fight him the same way he did Lerone Murphy - Bloody Elbow

Officials in White Bear Lake have provided an update on the devastating house fire that claimed the lives of NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three young children on Saturday.
In a Monday evening p… [+1479 chars]

White Bear Lake Fire Department says early findings indicate no sign that fire was started deliberately.

Bring Me The News

Officials provide update on house fire that killed Jessi Pierce, her 3 children - Bring Me The News

The Bucks have waived Cam Thomas, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (via Twitter). The move is official, Milwaukee announced in a press release (Twitter link).
As we noted in a separate story, Thomas w… [+1812 chars]

The 24-year-old guard was just signed in February, but he was waived so the Bucks could promote Pete Nance.

hoopsrumors.com

Bucks Waiving Cam Thomas - Hoops Rumors

STORRS, CONNECTICUT - MARCH 23: Jana El Alfy #8 and Azzi Fudd #35 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament against… [+8985 chars]

An old Big East rival stands between UConn and the Sweet 16, facing off against Syracuse Monday.

Ctinsider.com

No. 1 UConn defeats Syracuse 98-45: Live updates as Huskies reach Sweet 16 - CT Insider

The Red Sox will carry one of their two top left-handed pitching prospects on the Opening Day roster. Boston optioned Payton Tolle to minor league camp this evening, alongside righties Tyler Uberstin… [+2136 chars]

One of the Red Sox's two top pitching prospects will be on the Opening Day roster. MLB Trade Rumors has the latest on Boston's pitching plans.

MLB Trade Rumors

Red Sox To Carry Connelly Early On Opening Day Roster - MLB Trade Rumors

The Seattle Seahawks are making Jaxon Smith-Njigba the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history.
Why Seahawks were wise to get JSN megadeal done now
According to reports Monday morning, Smith-Njig… [+2500 chars]

Here's a look at additional details of Jaxon Smith-Njigba's record-setting deal with the Seattle Seahawks, along with a salary cap breakdown from Spotrac.