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Which men's and women's basketball teams would NCA...
Here's why expanding the fields to 76 teams benefits power conferences -- and which teams would make the cut.[read more]

💍 Vikings QB McCarthy marries longtime girlfriend...
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback proposed to his longtime girlfriend in January 2024.[read more]

Sources: NCAA tournaments set to expand to 76
The NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand the men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with sources telling ESPN that clearing the final steps needed is just a formality.[read more]

LeBron on MJ debate: 'Our games are different'
While there may be no deciding the GOAT debate, LeBron James acknowledges the influence Michael Jordan had on him.[read more]

Dybantsa ups NIL deal to pro Nike partnership
As AJ Dybantsa is transitioning from college to prepare for the NBA draft, he is also taking the next step in his endorsement deal with Nike. Dybantsa, who signed a NIL deal with Nike in 2024, is extending that agreement as pro basketball contract.[read more]

Red Sox ace Crochet to IL after rocky start to '26...
The Red Sox placed ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.[read more]

Simmons retires as Bronco: 'My heart, my home'
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons announced Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL as a member of the Broncos.[read more]

Sources: NBA finalizing lottery reform proposal
The NBA has proposed a new anti-tanking draft reform that expands the lottery, flattens odds and penalizes the bottom three teams, sources told ESPN.[read more]

Senators' Tkachuk: Trade talk 'getting frustrating...
Senators captain Brady Tkachuk said Wednesday that the constant trade rumors became "a distraction" and that he's "been fully committed to this team."[read more]

Embiid's 33 downs Celtics, keeps 76ers alive
Joel Embiid scored 33 points and the 76ers stepped up their defense in holding the Celtics to only 11 points in the final period to stay alive after a Game 5 victory.[read more]