In 2020, minor league baseball officials predicted disaster as MLB moved to reduce the number of affiliated teams. While the transition didn't work out for some, many owners now say their worst fears weren't realized.
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Van de Beek, Saul among Premier League’s biggest bench riders
While plenty of stars have lit up the league in 2021-22, many more have had to wait patiently on the bench for a rare opportunity. Very patiently.
Read More »Can Ryan Bader’s reign as Bellator’s heavyweight champ continue?
Bellator kicks off its 2022 schedule this weekend, but what else is on the horizon for the promotion? Could Cyborg return? Will we get Bader-Fedor II?
Read More »Can Ryan Bader’s reign as Bellator’s heavyweight champ continue?
Bellator kicks off its 2022 schedule this weekend, but what else is on the horizon for the promotion? Could Cyborg return? Will we get Bader-Fedor II?
Read More »Pitch & putt: NCAA golfer J.R. Smith has NIL rep
Former NBA player J.R. Smith, who is now a freshman golfer at North Carolina A&T, has signed with Excel Sports for NIL representation.
Read More »Columbia’s fire chief leaving for Arkansas
Columbia’s fire chief will be heading to Arkansas to become the new director of the Arkansas Fire Training Academy. Southern Arkansas University Tech has posted the announcement on …
Read More »How Kentucky beats Kansas and predictions for Saturday’s SEC/Big 12 Challenge
Jayhawks/Wildcats is the marquee matchup in Saturday's 10-game series, but other major storylines await in the 10-hour extravaganza.
Read More »How Kentucky beats Kansas and predictions for Saturday’s SEC/Big 12 Challenge
Jayhawks/Wildcats is the marquee matchup in Saturday's 10-game series, but other major storylines await in the 10-hour extravaganza.
Read More »Trash talk, a ticket blockade and a rivalry reborn: Rams and 49ers meet for NFC title
The 49ers beat the Rams in Week 18 just to reach the playoffs, and now a seventh straight win over their rivals would send them to the Super Bowl.
Read More »From the Navy to the Olympics and a ‘win’ against Lomachenko, Robson Conceicao ready for his main event
Robson Conceicao faces Xavier Martinez on Saturday in a high-stakes fight. Here's how the Brazilian junior lightweight contender made his way to the spotlight.
Read More »Our guide to 49ers-Rams: Picks, bold predictions and matchups to know
What to watch for in the NFC Championship Game. Bold predictions. Key stats to know. Matchups to watch. And, of course, final score picks.
Read More »NBA players face questions over shoe deals with Chinese companies linked to forced labor
ESPN has identified at least one former and 17 current NBA players who maintain contracts with four Chinese brands accused of abetting China's human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
Read More »Mexico avoid World Cup qualifying disaster as bench spares Tata’s blushes
Mexico looked good but struggled to break down Jamaica before some key substitutions turned the tide of their World Cup qualifier.
Read More »What’s next for Formula E heading into season 8?
The series opens its season on Saturday without several big-name manufacturers.
Read More »Klay, Curry click as Warriors ‘ride energy’ to win
The Golden State Warriors got a "good indicator" of the team's potential Thursday night, when Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry combined for 52 points and 11 3-pointers in a win over the Timberwolves.
Read More »Nadal to chase record 21st major in Aussie final
Rafael Nadal will get a chance to play for his record 21st Grand Slam singles title after advancing to the Australian Open final with a four-set win over Matteo Berrettini. He will face Daniil Medvedev who beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second semifinal.
Read More »Robinson gave USMNT the win they were looking for
Another scoreless first half for the USMNT, but Antonee 'Jedi' Robinson struck back to give his side a crucial win.
Read More »Brazil, Argentina are booked for World Cup — did Uruguay get back on track?
Brazil had themselves a feisty match, Argentina looked strong, but Uruguay boosted their World Cup hopes.
Read More »Melo: Fans in Philly ‘crossed lines’ with taunting
Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony said some fans at Wells Fargo Center used "unacceptable" language while taunting him during Thursday's loss to the Sixers.
Read More »Berhalter lauds ‘Jedi’ effort, goal in USMNT win
Antonee Robinson's goal in the USMNT's win included an acrobatic backflip, followed by a front spring, and then a feigned leg injury.
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