Spring training buzz: Position battles, trade candidates, more - ESPN
Spring training games begin Thursday, and our MLB insiders are ready to break down the biggest questions, latest news and notable early buzz across the industry.
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Agent disputes Lakers' decision to fail Mark Williams' physical - ESPN
Nearly two weeks after the Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade for center Mark Williams with the Charlotte Hornets because, sources told ESPN, the 7-foot center failed his physical examination with L.A., his agent issued a statement Thursday disputing the Lakers' decision.
PWHL's decision on expansion franchises to come in 4 to 6 weeks
The Professional Women's Hockey League is in the final stages of evaluating expansion proposals, as the league ponders whether to add as many as two more teams to the six-team league as soon as next season.
Lions' Aidan Hutchinson: Myles Garrett and I 'would be deadly' together
Superstar defensive end Myles Garrett wants the Cleveland Browns to trade him, and it's all about the present for the Detroit Lions.
Yankees, manager Aaron Boone agree to 2-year contract extension
Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees agreed Thursday to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season.
Bucks' Bobby Portis suspended 25 games for violating NBA's anti-drug policy
The NBA has suspended Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. for 25 games without pay because he tested positive for the painkiller Tramadol, a violation of the league's anti-drug program.
Mark Williams doesn't buy Lakers' reason for rescinded trade: 'They had second thoughts'
Mark Williams doesn't believe that a failed physical exam was the reason the Los Angeles Lakers stunningly rescinded a trade that would've brought him from the Charlotte Hornets to L.A. in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and draft capital earlier this month.
4 Nations Face-Off revitalizes hockey betting ahead of final - ESPN
In lieu of traditional All-Star festivities, the NHL opted to put on an international best-on-best tournament this season. The resulting 4 Nations Face-Off has been a resounding success, attracting massive viewership and surprising cultural relevance, which has extended to the sports betting realm.