NCAA Basketball

Federal appeals court upholds ruling that Zion Williamson's 2019 contract with an agent was void

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld a 2021 ruling that NBA star Zion Williamson's contract with a marketing agent was void because the agent was not licensed in North Carolina when the two entered an agreement in 2019. Florida-based agent Gina Ford had sought $100 million from Williamson, claiming the former Duke All-American improperly broke an agreement she had to represent him in endorsement deals. A federal judge in North...

Padres use 6-run sixth inning to beat Cubs

Jurickson Profar delivered a two-run single and Luis Campusano added a three-run double to power an explosive sixth inning that propelled the visiting San Diego Padres past the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Monday.

2024 Strength of Schedule For All 134 FBS College Football Teams

College football will be here before we know it, but it’s never too early to start anticipating the season ahead. For the first time, College Football Network has painstakingly gone through every team’s schedule — welcome Kennesaw State — and analyzed the toughest roads ahead for each FBS team. Introducing, the first-of-its-kind, CFN Strength of Schedule for the 2024 season. College Football Strength of Schedule for 2024 CFN’s exclusive strength...

31 Richest Olympians of All Time, Ranked by Net Worth

These are the richest Olympic athletes of all time, ranked by their net worth. While normal Olympians do make a hefty amount to compete, these legends went a step further by signing sponsorship deals and taking advantage of their notoriety while they were competing.

Texas high school softball playoff brackets, 2024 UIL matchups

Dive into the 2024 brackets matchups across all UIL classifications

8 NBA playoff teams left standing, ranked by championship chances

Let’s rank the final 8 teams still standing in the 2024 NBA Playoffs by their championship chances.

Who holds the Major League Soccer single game goal contribution records

Lionel Messi holds the record for most goal contributions in a single MLS game at 6 in a match against the New York Red Bulls on May 4th, 2024.

Top 10 wide receiver trios heading into 2024 NFL season

WCG’s lead draft analyst shares his best WR trios in the NFL heading into 2024.

Ranking the 10 Most Likely NBA Finals Matchup Scenarios

Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs are underway, with eight teams remaining in the bracket. SportsGrid ranks the top 10 NBA Finals matchups by their current odds.

SEC post-spring power rankings: Georgia fends Texas off for No. 1 spot, Alabama lands outside top three

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

Predicting Landing Spots for the Top 17 Available CBB Transfers

The season is over, so college basketball turns its attention to the transfer portal. SportsGrid predicts the landing spots for the top available transfers.

The Top 25 MLB Relief Pitchers of All Time

They are the men assigned with holding the lead or getting a team out of a jam, here are the MLB’s top 25 relief pitchers.

Jets 2024 schedule release: Opponents, storylines and predictions

The Jets 2024 schedule is almost here, but here are the top matchups already on the slate.

What we know about the Detroit Lions' 2024 schedule

The Lions will have one of the tougher schedules in the league in 2024.

Croatian Center Commits to Illinois

Illinois added to their 2024 recruiting class this week with the news the Croatian center Tomislav Ivisic has committed to the program. The 7’1” big man is the brother of Arkansas’ Zvonimir Ivisic. Ivisic’s twin brother, Zvonimir, previously played for Kentucky where he was coached by assistant Orlando Antigua. Antigua joined the Illini coaching staff this offseason, with the new hire pivotal in landing Tomislav. Ivisic is a 20 year old big man...

NFL schedule release: 7 matchups to circle on the calendar

Chiefs vs. Bills again? Yes please.

Who will advance in NHL playoffs? Picks and predictions for every second round series

Who will advance in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs? Predicting the winner of the second round series.

Packers News: Green Bay signs 3 players following tryouts

The front office swapped out three players for three standouts from the team’s rookie minicamp tryout.

Walker Buehler goes 4 innings for Dodgers during 1st major league start in nearly 2 years

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It wasn't the brilliant outing Walker Buehler was hoping for, but the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher is happy he's back on the mound. Making his first major league start in nearly two years Monday night, Buehler went four innings and struck out four in the Dodgers' 6-3 victory over the Miami Marlins. “I think the ceremony of it is done, and now I can kind of focus on trying to be good and helping our team,” Buehler said. “I wish...

Every State’s Greatest Athlete All-Time

Dodgers News: LA Alum Finds New Home in Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay Rays welcome a new power arm from the Dodgers' bullpen ranks.

Why haven't the Vikings re-signed Dalton Risner?

The Minnesota Vikings haven't re-signed left guard Dalton Risner to a contract. Tyler Forness explains why that is.

The Case for Notre Dame Football to Remain Independent

Starting with the status quo

Rating the best golf balls with picks for every skill level in 2024 including top Titleist Pro V1 alternatives

While Pro V1s remain the best golf ball on the market, here are our picks best suited for every skill level.

Updated NHL playoff bracket: Results, schedule, and NHL postseason picture and predictions

With the Dallas Stars defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 7, the first round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs is over. Here is the updated bracket.

Seahawks agree to revised deal with veteran CB

The Seahawks and the veteran corner have worked out a new arrangement.

U.S. Open: NBC Sports adds controversial voice for its coverage at Pinehurst No. 2.

Brandel Chamblee will serve as lead analyst for NBC Sports at this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

Predicting USMNT's Copa America Starting Lineup

Looking at how the USMNT could lineup for this summer's Copa America.

Duke transfer center Christian Reeves down to 4 schools

Former Duke center Christian Reeves has narrowed his list of schools down to four, he told On3. Moving forward, the 7-foot-1 sophomore will consider Clemson, Florida, Oklahoma, and Vanderbilt. Reeves visited Clemson on Sunday and plans to visit Florida and Vanderbilt this week, he says. He redshirted this past season, appearing in only three games,...

Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler lead Phillies past Giants

Bryce Harper homered, singled and drove in three runs, Zack Wheeler tossed seven strong innings and the host Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-1 to complete a four-game series on Monday.

Shohei Ohtani homers again to fuel surging Dodgers past Marlins

Shohei Ohtani hit a home run for the third consecutive game and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the visiting Miami Marlins on Monday for their fifth straight win.

2025 Five-Star Forward Leah Macy Announces Her Commitment

Leah Macy, a top recruit from the class of 2025, announced her commitment to Notre Dame on Monday. The five-star prospect revealed her decision with a photo posted to her social media pages. Macy shared a video in which she thanked numerous people throughout her journey. "You did it," Macy ...

3 Best Remaining Free Agents the Packers Can Still Sign After the Draft

Who are some of the best free agents the Green Bay Packers could sign with the 2024 NFL Draft in the books?

Will Scottie Scheffler play in the PGA Championship?

Scheffler has made it clear that he wants to be with his wife to welcome their first child.

New NFL rules and bylaws for 2024

Just when you thought you had the rule book memorized...

Thunder vs. Mavericks series prediction, preview: NBA playoffs odds, picks

The Oklahoma City Thunder will have had seven days of rest between games before facing the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals starting on Tuesday. Oklahoma City swept New Orleans and hasn’t played since April 29. The Mavericks, on the other hand, will have a much quicker turnaround after defeating the Clippers in six games last Friday. The last time these teams faced one another was on the final day of the regular season....

Should the Brewers demote Jackson Chourio? Positives and negatives behind top prospect's early MLB returns

Chourio, the No. 7 prospect in MLB, has struggled to hit in the majors so far

Greg Norman makes 'world-class' addition as LIV Golf's expansion continues

LIV Golf have announced the appointment of Adam Harter as the breakaway league's new Chief Marketing Officer - with Greg Norman hailing the new addition as 'world-class'

Longhorns Daily News: Texas softball earns Big 12 regular season title

Plus: Texas women’s tennis moves on to the Sweet 16

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese takeaways show WNBA's quick turnaround from NCAA could take toll

The WNBA rookie class does not have an easy road ahead, as the intensity of the league and the mileage racked up in the recent NCAA Tournament have come together to produce a unique physical challenge

2024 NBA playoffs: Second-round scores, schedule, times, TV, key stats, who to watch

The conference semifinals are just about set. Which teams will continue the momentum they've built from the first round?

Ranking the best players available in the college football transfer portal

The end of spring practices means the college football transfer portal is back up. Ranking the best players available and updating their destinations.

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Potential first-round options next year

Never too early to look ahead!

Redrafting the 2023 NBA Draft: Victor Wembanyama stays on top; Jaime Jaquez Jr., Brandin Podziemski rise

Here's how the 2023 NBA Draft would look if it were conducted after the 2023-24 season.

Packers sign three, cut three after rookie minicamp

The Packers held their rookie minicamp over the weekend and they did some roster shuffling on Monday.

Tennessee rises to No. 1 in latest Baseball America poll

For the first time in a couple of years, the Vols are No. 1.

All 32 NHL Teams’ Head Coach Mount Rushmore: Which 4 Coaches Made It For Your Team?

Where Browns' defense ranks in NFL following 2024 Draft

The Browns boasted a top-tier defense in 2023. Will they remain among the NFL's best in 2024?

Ranking the top-five and bottom-five farm systems in MLB this year

With the 2024 MLB season well underway, here's a quick look at whether you should feel great about your team's future or terrible.

Raiders bolster WRs room with another signing in NFL free agency

The Las Vegas Raiders have made yet another addition to their wide receivers room in free agency by signing a veteran.