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2025 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Sleepers, breakouts, busts via simulation that called Rutschman's struggles
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season 10,000 times and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball sleepers, breakout and bustsCBS Sports - 1d -
Big fourth inning, Peyton Prescott propel No. 5 FSU to series win at Miami
A Florida State starting pitcher was struggling with his command. The FSU offense was struggling with leaving runners on base. Thankfully for the Seminoles, one big inning changed the ending this ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Why Kerr believes Warriors' evolving lineup now makes ‘perfect sense'
After years of lineup inconsistency, the Golden State Warriors' starting five and its bench rotations now make "perfect sense" to Steve Kerr.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Crowley replaces Prendergast as Ireland change six for Italy
Jack Crowley is recalled at fly-half for Ireland's final Six Nations match against Italy in Rome, as Sam Prendergast drops to the bench.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Gray dropped by Scotland for finale against title-chasing France
Gregor Brown and Matt Fagerson replace the benched Jonny Gray and injured Jack Dempsey for Scotland's final Six Nations match away to France.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
'Nothing to lose': Inspired Burlington girls basketball halts five-decade title drought
With former BHS star Wanda Hines providing pre-game speech and watching behind bench, Burlington girls end five-decade title drought on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
3 Points: One of Pacers' biggest strengths crumbles as Bucks create cushion in standings
Aaron Nesmith scored 30 points and Pascal Siakam added 26, but the Pacers' bench was pretty abysmal in Saturday's critical loss in Milwaukee.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Texas A&M's role players stepped up in 80-71 win over Yale in the NCAA Tournament
Behind Pharrel Payne's 25 points and 10 rebounds, Texas A&M's bench erupted for 42 points in NCAA Tournament win over Yale in the first round.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
With LeBron, Luka and Reaves out, Bronny James scores 17 in Lakers' blowout loss
As LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic watch from the bench, the Lakers prove to be no match for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks in a 118-89 loss.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
San Diego State coach has full-circle moment vs. Kim Mulkey, LSU in Women's March Madness
San Diego State head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson was on the bench for LSU the last time the Aztecs were in the NCAA Tournament. Now, she leads them.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
No. 15 Vermont women's basketball falls short of historic upset against No. 2 NC State
Despite Keira Hanson's 21-points off the bench, No. 15 Vermont women's basketball couldn't complete the historic upset at No. 2 NC State.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Duke let Jeremy Roach go. Now Baylor guard can help exact March Madness revenge.
Jeremy Roach is a role player off the bench as a fifth-year senior with Baylor after four years and a Final Four trip with Duke.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Tom Izzo's Michigan State March Madness rotation remains deep. But 1 big name is missing.
Tom Izzo continues to use his deep bench in a variety of ways as Michigan State basketball moves into the Sweet 16. But the rotation is one fewer now.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
What some federal judges have said amid Trump's challenges in court
As the Trump administration gets challenged in court over its policies, federal judges have been blunt in their rulings from the bench and on paper.ABC News - 3d -
Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers score: Darius Garland, Ty Jerome power Cavs over Blazers
Darius Garland scored 27 points and Ty Jerome had 25 off the bench to help the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the host Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How Washburn men's basketball's freshmen helped the Ichabods advance to the Final 4
Washburn basketball turned to their bench for some key minutes in Tuesday's Elite 8. Two freshmen came away with big plays to help the Ichabods advance.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Congress has the power to save the presidency from the courts
If judges are allowed to continue rewriting the rules of governance from the bench, we risk becoming a nation ruled by lawsuits rather than laws.The Hill - 2d -
Dodgers Star Mookie Betts Is Struggling with 25-Lb. Weight Loss from Mystery Illness: ‘My Body’s Kind of Eating Itself’
“Literally every time I fuel my body, I throw it up,” the 32-year-old athlete saidYahoo Sports - 4d -
New Mexico judge who presided over Alec Baldwin's trial is set to retire
A New Mexico state district judge who presided over the widely publicized trial of actor Alec Baldwin for a fatal movie set shooting is getting ready to retire from the benchABC News - Mar. 6 -
No. 11 Duke women top Louisville 61-48, will face No. 6 Notre Dame in ACC Tournament semifinal
Oluchi Okananwa came off the bench to score 13 points and No. 11 Duke cruised to a 61-48 victory over Louisville in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament at First Horizon ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Reijnders saves Milan as Dele Alli sent off on Como debut
Tijjani Reijnders saved AC Milan's skin in Saturday's 2-1 win against Serie A upstarts Como, who gave Dele Alli his debut from the bench only for the former England international to be sent off ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Ben Earl is long-term centre option for England after triumph against Wales
We may look back on this Six Nations, won by a team using a seven-one split of forwards on their bench, as the tournament that finally convinced us to take hybrid players seriously.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Brilliant in spurts, overshadowed in impact – Real Madrid’s best play vs Villarreal came without their star
Real Madrid secured a hard-fought victory against Villarreal, but one of the biggest talking points was Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to leave Vinicius Jr. on the bench. After an exhausting 115-minute...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
The super-sub revolution – Barcelona’s forgotten star is quietly becoming Flick’s special weapon
The role of an impact substitute in football has become increasingly rare in today’s game. In the past, players like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were known for coming off the bench to change the course of...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Whitham, 14, becomes youngest player in NWSL
McKenna Whitham, 14, became the youngest-ever footballer to play in the NWSL after coming off the bench in NJ/NY Gotham FC's season opener against Seattle Reign.ESPN - Mar. 17 -
Ferran Torres is now Barcelona’s third-highest scoring substitute in club history
Ferran Torres continues to make an impact as a super-sub for Barcelona. Even though he is not a regular starter, the 25-year-old continues to deliver for the team off the bench time and again.On ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Brian Shaw guides Clippers after coach Tyronn Lue misses 4th game because of back pain
Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue missed his fourth game Tuesday night after recent back issues “intensified again,” according to assistant Brian Shaw, who replaced him on the bench. Shaw said ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
The Premier League teams with the most goals scored by substitutes this season
There are few things sweeter for a Premier League manager than a substitution that pays off with a goal. Every team needs a game changers in their ranks, a player who can be sprung from the bench ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Revealed: Why Carlo Ancelotti has started Arda Guler just three times in 2025
Real Madrid starlet Arda Guler has seen his spell at the club defined by the time he has spent on the bench rather than his contribution on the pitch so far. After an impressive series of cameos at ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Miedema nets brace as Manchester City inflict first defeat of the season on Chelsea
Vivianne Miedema came off the bench to score twice as Manchester City recorded a 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final tie at The Joie ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Johnson scores 20 as George Mason defeats Samford 86-69 in NIT
K.D. Johnson scored 20 points off of the bench, Zach Anderson had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and George Mason beat Samford 86-69 on Wednesday night in the NIT. Johnson added five assists and four ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
NHL launches a front office iPad app to modernize roster, contract and salary cap info for teams
The development comes eight years since the NHL put iPads in coaches’ and players’ hands on benches during games. The hope is it will be used just as frequently to figure out trades, free agent ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
2025 NCAA Tournament Purdue 75, High Point 63 - Postgame Video
Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Members of the Purdue Boilermakers bench react during the second half against the High Point Panthers at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
'My mindset was to be aggressive,' Texas A&M junior Pharrel Payne explains breakout game
"My mindset was to be aggressive. My inside game was working for me all night," Payne said postgame after scoring a game-high 25 points off the bench.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Another day in the life of viral McNeese manager: Chatting with Spike Lee, and his own T-shirt
The March Madness legend of McNeese manager and social media sensation Amir Khan continues to grow. While Khan sat behind the bench chatting with filmmaker Spike Lee during the Cowboys' ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
March Madness: Rick Pitino's curious coaching decisions prove costly for St. John's in NCAA tournament loss
Pitino kept his best player on the bench in crunch time, and the Johnnies are out of the tournament after their loss to Arkansas. The St. John's coach wasn't exactly contrite about it after the ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Grant Nelson injury update: Will he start for Alabama basketball vs St Mary's?
Grant Nelson injury update: The big forward came off the bench for Alabama basketball vs Robert Morris. Will he start vs St Mary's in NCAA Tournament?Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Nations League roundup: Trincão and Ronaldo fire Portugal into semi-finals
Substitute Trincão’s double set ups Germany tie Spain and France to meet after both win on penalties Francisco Trincão came off the bench to score twice and Cristiano Ronaldo also found the net ...The Guardian - 5d -
Hallgrimsson chat pays off for match-winner Idah
Republic of Ireland match-winner Adam Idah says he had a meeting with manager Heimir Hallgrimsson about his lack of minutes for his country before he came off the bench to score the winner against ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Ronaldo, Portugal roar back to reach UNL semis
Portugal's Francisco Trincao came off the bench to score twice and Cristiano Ronaldo also netted as they beat Denmark 5-2 after extra time on Sunday for a 5-3 aggregate win that sent them through ...ESPN - 4d
