MLB opening weekend takeaways: Rookies, hot starts, ABS, more - ESPN
We're off and running with the first weekend of 2026 Major League Baseball games in the books.
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MLB 2026: Best, worst automated balls-and-strikes challenges - ESPN
Just like with the pitch clock, the advent of robot umpires did not break Major League Baseball. The automated ball-strike system (ABS) debuted in the major leagues Wednesday after years of testing in the minor leagues, and in the 47 games since, exactly 94 calls have been overturned. Some were egregious, others by literal millimeters. The general consensus, based on in-stadium fan reaction and seamless integration into television broadcasts: Not only does ABS work, it makes the game better.
Kaif and Chawla back Sooryavanshi for fast-track to India T20 squad
NEW DELHI, March 31 : Former India players Mohammad Kaif and Piyush Chawla would love to see Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who turned 15 on Friday, fast-tracked into India's Twenty20 squad following the teen's latest heroics in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Yankees go 5 for 5 on ABS challenges in loss to Mariners - ESPN
SEATTLE — The New York Yankees won all five of their challenges utilizing the Automated Ball-Strike System during Monday night's 2-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners.
Nationals' Joey Wiemer ties record before on-base streak ends - ESPN
PHILADELPHIA — Seven Washington batters had at least two hits, including Joey Wiemer, who tied a major league record for most consecutive plate appearances to reach base to start a season as the Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 13-2 on Monday night.
2026 UFL Week 1 Results: Storm, Stallions, Renegades, Battlehawks Win Big
The 2026 UFL season opened Friday with new teams, new coaches, new players, new uniforms and new rules.
Haslam: Deshaun Watson has 'great chance' to be Browns' starter - ESPN
PHOENIX — One year after calling the trade for Deshaun Watson a «big swing-and-miss,» Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam on Monday told a group of local reporters at the NFL's league meetings that Watson has a «great chance» and a «fresh start» with first-year coach Todd Monken.
Fifteen‑year‑old Sooryavanshi tears apart Chennai with 15‑ball fifty in IPL
March 30 : Days after turning 15, Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi found a perfect way to celebrate, tearing to a 15-ball half-century in a commanding eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Monday.