2025 WNBA Draft No. 1 pick odds: Paige Bueckers heavily favored
The NFL isn't the only league holding its annual draft in April.
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Transport strike affecting Olympic test event underscores risks facing Milan-Cortina Games
A transport strike during an official test event for the Milan-Cortina Olympics highlighted why organizers are negotiating with trade unions to avoid a similar scenario during next year's Winter Games.
2024-25 NBA rookie rankings: New No. 1 after trade deadline - ESPN
There has been tangible growth among first-year players as we enter the final third of the 2024-25 NBA season, with rookies settling into expanded roles and emerging as contributors for teams such as the San Antonio Spurs, Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies.
No talks with Verstappen and no change of approach, says Russell
LONDON : George Russell has not spoken to Formula One champion Max Verstappen since their end-of-season bust-up in Abu Dhabi last December and the Mercedes driver said on Tuesday he was not about to change his approach either.
NBA All-Star 2025 - New format draws mixed reviews - what's next? - ESPN
SAN FRANCISCO — After last year's NBA All-Star Game did a collective face-plant in Indianapolis, the NBA got together with its players — including one of its standard-bearers in Stephen Curry — to figure out what it could do to improve the league's signature midseason showcase.
2025 NFL offseason: 17 WRs available in free agency or trades - ESPN
Fans whose favorite NFL teams have a young quarterback and need reliable receiving help have been eyeing one name for the past few months. Tee Higgins, who has 34 touchdown catches over five seasons with the Bengals, looms as the primary target for any team hoping to land a top wide receiver in free agency. Wideouts in their mid-20s with Higgins' production and talent don't often hit the market, but the combination of a pending Ja'Marr Chase deal, the need to rebuild on defense and the cost of a second franchise tag might push Cincinnati's star to the open market. If Higgins gets there, he won't lack for suitors.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays fail to reach contract extension - ESPN
DUNEDIN, Fla. — First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays failed to come to terms on a contract extension prior to his Monday night deadline, paving the way for the 25-year-old star to hit free agency in November.
Carlos Alcaraz Beats Martin Cilic Then Takes On NBA's Jimmy Butler
After Carlos Alcaraz dispatched Martin Cilic in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Monday he lingered on court to play a few balls with a spectator - NBA star Jimmy Butler. Alcaraz took his time to find his rhythm on a windy night but eventually overcame veteran Croatian 6-4, 6-4, then took on Butler. The 35-year-old guard, recently traded to the Golden State Warriors, opted not to stay by the Bay while it hosted Sunday's National Basketball Association All-Star Game. Instead he flew to the Gulf and was in the crowd to see Alcaraz win.