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NASCAR official speaks out about Kansas start/finish line, confusion about photo finish

NASCAR Cup Series managing director Brad Moran said Tuesday that the sanctioning body doesn’t use the painted line at racetracks to determine the winner of a photo finish such as the one which took place during this past Sunday’s AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway. Moran, speaking on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, explained that NASCAR has a “laser line t...

2024-05-07T17:05:09Z

Michigan Wolverines Make Major 2026 Defensive Offer

Months after their National Championship triumph, the Michigan Wolverines are intensifying their recruitment efforts, setting their sights on Douglasville (Ga.) Douglas County’s standout defensive end, Jordan Carter.

2024-05-07T17:51:14Z

NHL draft lottery odds, top prospects, how to watch

Boston University star Macklin Celebrini is the top prospect in the 2024 NHL draft. Who has the best odds to win Tuesday night's draft lottery?

2024-05-07T11:11:55Z

Way too early top 25: Where does Tennessee check in after landing three transfers?

Too high? Too low?

2024-05-07T16:21:43Z

Obi Ezeh, former Michigan standout linebacker, dead at 36

Former Michigan Wolverines standout linebacker Obi Ezeh has died, his family and the school announced on Sunday. He was 36. He tried to make it to the NFL.

2024-05-07T17:01:38Z

2024 Preakness Stakes horses, futures, odds, date: Expert who hit last year's superfecta reveals picks

Jody Demling revealed his Preakness Stakes 2024 picks for the Run for the Black-Eyed Susans on Saturday, May 18 at Pimlico Race Course

2024-05-07T17:52:04Z

Has any team gone 16-0 in NBA playoffs history?

The NBA playoffs is where business on the court gets really serious, and consistency through these high-pressured games is very hard to maintain.

2024-05-07T17:44:16Z

3 internal fixes that could get the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup going

The offense has been the main culprit for the Cardinals' early-season struggles. These three changes could potentially do some good for the Redbirds.

2024-05-07T16:17:54Z

NHL Announces 2024 Hart Trophy Finalists

Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon, and Connor McDavid are the finalists for the 2024 Hart Memorial Trophy.

2024-05-07T15:57:14Z

3 NFL teams who deserve more primetime games on 2024 schedule, and 2 who don’t

With the NFL schedule coming out soon, we have some suggestions on who to put on national TV.

2024-05-07T17:36:53Z

An Illinois track & field star just made history

She’s dominant.

2024-05-07T12:36:04Z

Predicting Landing Spots for the Top 65 Players in the CFB Spring Transfer Portal

As the spring window continues to unravel in the transfer portal, talent from around the country continues to enter looking for their next team ahead of 2024.

2024-04-17T17:37:36Z

SEC Baseball Power Rankings: Top four gets shaken up after upset-filled weekend

Every game is important this time of the year in college baseball, and the SEC saw that firsthand this past weekend. Our top two ranked teams in last week’s SEC baseball power rankings lost series over the weekend, leading to changes in this week’s edition. With Texas A&M and Arkansas both falling, a new No. 1 has emerged this week. Both Kentucky a...

2024-05-07T18:20:44Z

As Nelly Korda resumes historic run, here are PGA Tour players with at least 6 straight wins

Korda is trying to stand alone in LPGA history with six wins in as many starts.

2024-05-07T13:17:12Z

2024 NFL schedule release sneak peek: Here are seven things we already know about this year's slate of games

The 2024 schedule isn't out yet, but we already know quite a few things about this year's slate of games

2024-05-07T16:52:09Z

NBC Sports Names The NFL's Six Best Rivalries Right Now

The NFL is filled with several long-standing rivalries that have been heated for decades. But currently, NBC Sports' Mike Florio and Chris Simms think the best grudge matches in the sport are of the newer variety. Florio and Simms unveiled their personal takes on the top three rivalries in ...

2024-05-07T15:56:55Z

Underrated NBA Stars: These 20 Players Deserve More Recognition

These NBA players are not usually valued as highly as they deserve, and they were key players for the teams they played for.

2024-05-07T16:18:23Z

Inside photo-finish technology, its evolution and how it decided the Kansas winner

Listen to the NASCAR officials’ radio-scanner channel for any great length of time, and you’re likely to hear the phrase, “per the camera.” It’s a callout from one official to another, confirming with a high-speed camera’s image the outcome of narrow margins that are too close to call by trusting the naked eye. In some […]

2024-05-07T17:59:24Z

Browns 2024 schedule: opponents, storylines and predictions

Here's a look at the biggest storylines and matchups for the Cleveland Browns heading into the 2024 season.

2024-05-07T15:56:52Z

Sparks move home game against Caitlin Clark and Indiana from Long Beach to downtown Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA game in Los Angeles is being moved to a bigger stage. The Los Angeles Sparks said Tuesday that their home game against Clark and the Indiana Fever on May 24 is being moved from Walter Pyramid on the Long Beach State campus to Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. Two other Sparks home games — May 26 against Dallas and June 5 against Minnesota — are also moving to Crypto.com Arena. That's where...

2024-05-07T18:25:38Z

Kentucky staying patient with final roster additions

We’re likely a few weeks away from another addition being made.

2024-05-07T10:20:20Z

2024 PGA Championship announces official updated field list including 6 invited LIV Golfers

The PGA of America has announced the official updated field for the 2024 PGA Championship, which will be held from May 16 to 19 at the Valhalla Golf Course.

2024-05-07T15:26:05Z

Mark Jackson shares who are the top 5 pure point guards in NBA history: "Magic Johnson is number one"

Jackson — one of the best dimers in league history — revealed his personal list of the best pure point guards.

2024-05-07T14:14:49Z

Revealed: The 18 ex-F1 drivers confirmed for iconic Le Mans 24 Hour race

You could make a pretty handy F1 grid out of the former drivers who will be in the Le Mans field in June.

2024-05-07T16:17:37Z

Lomachenko vs Kambosos: What time does fight start and how to watch this weekend

Lomachenko vs Kambosos: What time does fight start and how to watch this weekend - Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr will fight for the vacant IBF lightweight title

2024-05-07T10:00:34Z

3 Early Cubs Trade Deadline Targets

The Chicago Cubs have had a decent start to the season but in order to make a playoff run this year they are going to need to add a few more pieces to the roster at or before the trade deadline.

2024-05-07T15:08:56Z

Noah Lyles agrees with Carl Lewis arguing the USA 4x100m relay team should remain the same for the Paris Olympics 2024

The American track and field legend Carl Lewis was elated by the Noah Lyles-led USA relay team's performance.

2024-05-07T16:20:12Z

No A's in Attendance: Oakland Trails a Whopping 553 U.S. Teams

What do the Calgary Roughnecks of the National Lacrosse League and the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League have in common besides the name? They both outdraw the Oakland Athletics. The A’s are averaging 6,410 fans per game in what is expected to be their final season in Oakland. It would be the lowest […]

2024-05-07T10:32:23Z

Why the Badgers went for Camren Hunter, John Tonje, and Xavier Amos in the transfer portal

The Badgers addressed several needs in the transfer portal with three key additions.

2024-05-07T18:37:13Z

College softball rankings: 2024 NCAA Top 25 poll

How high does Oklahoma State climb? Where does Oklahoma fall? Here's the final regular season top 25 poll.

2024-05-07T16:24:16Z

What happens when realignment leaves a college football team behind

The good news for Oregon State and Washington State -- spurned by power conferences -- is that teams have been left behind before. Some, like TCU, eventually survived.

2024-05-07T11:08:24Z

Eagles' strength of schedule looks much better for 2024

Last year, Eagles opponents opened the season with a shared .566 win percentage with games against the NFC West and AFC East.

2024-05-07T18:21:18Z

UNC Basketball: Setting reasonable expectations for the Heels’ next center

UNC’s next big doesn’t need to be a home run hitter, they just need to have a good batting average.

2024-05-07T15:06:10Z

2024 NFL strength of schedule for all 32 teams: Browns, Ravens among hardest; Falcons, Saints have it easiest

Here's how the strength of schedule ranking breaks down for all 32 teams heading into the 2024 season

2024-05-07T18:57:29Z

College football's biggest winners and losers from spring practice, transfer portal

With spring practice in the books across major college football, let's take a look at the biggest winners and losers from spring semester and the second transfer portal window.

2024-05-07T14:47:45Z

Open thread: What is the best upcoming Detroit Lions position battle?

With a deep roster, the Detroit Lions are going to have some intriguing battles for roster spots this offseason.

2024-05-07T11:05:55Z

Badosa shows signs of her old form in a win over Andreeva at the Italian Open

Paula Badosa was ranked as high as No. 2 before she missed the second half of last year due to a back injury that has also slowed her this season. She’s now No. 126.

2024-05-07T15:47:51Z

The Most Realistic Players Who Could Replace Joel Embiid And Kawhi Leonard On 2024 Team USA

Team USA has intense competition for the two roster spots for the 2024 Olympics if Joel Embiid and Kawhi Leonard miss out.

2024-05-07T13:51:10Z

Could UNC be forced to play other state schools?

NC lawmakers seek to force Carolina to play NC State every year, and even App State, ECU, and UNC-Charlotte

2024-05-07T19:52:10Z

Top 10 Baseball Players Not Currently in MLB

The list of the 10 best players not currently in Major League Baseball is a mix of former and future U.S. stars and a handful of the best players in Asia.

2024-05-07T17:02:20Z

ACC post-spring power rankings: Florida State edges Clemson for No. 1, Miami in position to contend

Here's how teams in the ACC stack up now that spring practice is in the rearview mirror

2024-05-07T17:52:10Z

Where does Raiders’ offensive line stand now?

Las Vegas added experienced veteran to line this week

2024-05-07T19:37:00Z

Preakness gets 3 horses confirmed. Status of Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan remains unclear

Three horses are confirmed as headed to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes, though the status of Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan remained unclear Tuesday, with no imminent decision expected. Mystik Dan is scheduled to return to the track Wednesday at Churchill Downs, site of his photo-finish victory Saturday ahead of Sierra Leone and Forever Young in the most-watched Derby in 35 years. Trainer Kenny McPeek has not committed to running Mystik...

2024-05-07T20:10:49Z

Who has qualified for UEFA Champions League 2024/25?: Updated list of teams in new expanded competition

There will be 36 teams in the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 after the governing body made significant changes to the format of the competition.

2024-05-07T13:35:39Z

2024 Seahawks schedule: Which Seahawks games could end up in primetime?

Forecasting the Seahawks’ nights under the bright lights.

2024-05-07T20:26:58Z

2024 PGA Championship odds, picks, predictions: Tiger Woods projection by golf model that nailed the Masters

Tiger Woods, an 82-time PGA Tour winner, is expected to be part of the 2024 PGA Championship field at Valhalla Golf Club

2024-05-07T14:46:45Z

College football transfer portal: Florida, Oklahoma among teams with ex-FCS standouts to watch in 2024 season

There's a ton of FCS talent making the jump to the power conference level in 2024

2024-05-07T14:46:39Z

Giants designate right-hander for assignment

His spot on the 40-man roster will go to a pitching prospect.

2024-05-06T17:55:22Z

10 Best Free Agents For The Philadelphia 76ers In 2024 Offseason

The 76ers have their best chance to create a Big Three this summer by targeting some elite free agents.

2024-05-07T15:21:33Z

Can The Michigan Wolverines Turn Things Around in Dusty May’s First Season?

A breakdown of Michigan’s roster overhaul this offseason.

2024-05-07T12:51:04Z