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Chicago Cubs’ Kyle Tucker — the National League Player of the Week — is not concerned with pending free agency
Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker tends to deflect attention to his teammates, even when receiving an individual honor. Tucker was named the National League Player of the Week on Monday, the ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Houston's Kelvin Sampson was close to his 1st national title. It slipped away painfully vs. Florida
It took years for Kelvin Sampson to turn Houston into one of the NCAA's top programs once again, built on defense, toughness and rebounding. It wasn't quite enough to secure the first national ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Houston on the wrong side of gritty and ugly finish against Florida in national title game
This ending was gritty and ugly, just the way Houston usually likes games. Except it was Florida forcing bad shots and turnovers against Houston to finish off the national championship game Monday ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
2025 Masters fantasy golf rankings, top lineups, strategy, best players for Augusta National by proven expert
SportsLine's Mike McClure gives his top Masters Fantasy picks for the 2025 Masters from Augusta National Golf Club, which tees off Thursday, April 10CBS Sports - 10h -
Did you know Fred Ridley played in 3 Masters? How the Augusta National chairman fared
Did you know that Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley played in 3 Masters tournaments? Here's where he placed and how he scored in those tournaments.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Grand National runner Celebre d’Allen dies three days after collapse at race
125-1 shot was pulled up after the final fence at Aintree ‘He was a wonderful horse, we will all miss him greatly’ Celebre d’Allen, who collapsed after running in the Grand National at Aintree ...The Guardian - 3h -
67 horses have died at the Grand National in the past 25 years. Is it time to call it a day?
It is among the most famous and most watched horse race globally, viewed by about 800 million people around the world. The Grand National occupies a special place in the British sporting calendar, ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
National Security Agency chief and deputy director dismissed
Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh was both the head of U.S. Cyber Command and the director of the NSA since February 2024.NBC News - 4d -
Masters participants recall their worst shot at Augusta National
Some of these shots really sucked, but these Masters participants can laugh and talk about it when it went horribly wrong now.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'Masterful' UConn cruises to 12th national title
It had been nine long years since UConn won an NCAA tournament, and the Huskies played like it on Sunday, authoring a dominant 82-59 performance over South Carolina in Tampa and securing the 12th ...ESPN - 23h -
It’s Masters Week, and Drama Awaits at Augusta National
This year, more than others, has the anything-could-happen vibe, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 23h -
Clemson predicted early CFP exit by national outlet
Brandon Marcello of 247Sports predicts a Clemson loss early in the College Football Playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
What's the hardest hole at Augusta National for players in the Masters?
The hardest hole historically at the Masters comes mid-round, presenting a road block on the way to a green coat.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Masters 2025: Odds, favorites, predictions for Augusta National
Here are the betting favorites and some expert wager ideas for the first major of the season, the Masters Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Crocs' big bet on personalization paid off. Here's how it happened - and what investors are keeping an eye on now.
Crocs made cultural resurgence driven by personalization and celebrity partnerships. But its acquisition of HeyDude could present a threat to future growth.CNBC - 3d -
Advocacy groups fear Trump pressure will force Big Law into civil rights retreat
Firms that helped fight high-profile battles targeted by White House executive ordersFinancial Times - 2d -
Many senior venture capitalists are leaving big firms. Insiders boil it down to a few reasons
Departing partners can be split into two groups: those who are "moving on for success" and those "moving on from failure," according to one startup founder.CNBC - 1d -
NY Giants mock draft 6.0: Projecting every Big Blue pick, including a pricey trade for QB
Will the NY Giants still take a swing for a QB of the future if they pass on one at No. 3? That could happen. Our latest 7-round projection is hereYahoo Sports - 1d -
“Very precarious” – Pundit worried about reality behind Chelsea’s clean sheet stats as big tests arrive
Chelsea drew 0-0 with Brentford yesterday, and while the dire attacking play got a lot of criticism, the flip side of that was the praise being given out for their defensive run in recent ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Martin Buday has 'big respect' for Uran Satybaldiev's grit on super-short notice at UFC on ESPN 65
LAS VEGAS – Martin Buday beat Uran Satybaldiev with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 65 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Buday, ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Vlad Guerrero Jr. contract extension: Four big questions for Blue Jays after locking up franchise cornerstone
With Guerrero now under contract through 2039, Toronto can turn to other pressing mattersCBS Sports - 20h -
Panthers sign college basketball big man Colin Granger to be the next NFL tight end convert
Colin Granger will look to dunk footballs over goal posts next season.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Alabama sees big drop in new Top 25 college baseball rankings after Auburn series loss
Where Rob Vaughn's Alabama team sits in Monday's new Top 25 college baseball rankings after dropping two of three at Auburn.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
‘It’s a big game’: After time off, Magic set to host Hawks in key contest
With only four games remaining in the regular season, the Magic are ready to face the Hawks twice in five days. But it could end up being as many as three times in just seven days based on the ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
'I have some gas left in the tank': At 37, Djokovic still has big tennis goals
Djokovic has had a rough start to 2025, but shown flashes of brilliance too. And he's aiming for that 100th tour win.ESPN - 17h -
NHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Player Pickups April 8 - Big, Bad Geekie
On every game day this season, THN Fantasy will highlight players and goalies for fantasy managers to stream or roster for the rest of the season. The recommended players and goalies are rostered ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Draft high, dream big: Former Alabama star quarterback Jalen Milroe is an NFL project
Former Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe's NFL draft prospects are impossible to predict. That's because he's a huge project on the next level.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Vietnam has been a big beneficiary of global trade — Trump's new tariffs threaten to derail that
Trump's aggressive tariffs are threatening to derail Vietnam's ambitious growth target as diplomatic overtures to Washington are unlikely to shift policy.CNBC - 6h -
'A big swing-and-miss': Has Deshaun Watson played his last down in the NFL?
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam admitted for the first time last week that the 2022 trade for Watson was a failure. What's next for Cleveland and its QB?ESPN - 3h -
Shane Smith settling in with Chicago White Sox after ‘pandemonium’ of big-league debut
CLEVELAND — Shane Smith didn’t have a great feeling when Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton connected on a fourth-inning fastball. “Off the bat, I’m thinking that thing’s probably leaving ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
2025 NFL mock draft: Saints make big move for QB, Patriots trade back into 1st round
The Saints trade up for a quarterback while the Patriots trade back into the first round in our new 2025 NFL mock draft.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says China's escalation was 'big mistake,' country playing with 'losing hand'
Japan has been at the forefront of countries eager to negotiate, and the White House expects a multitude of others.CNBC - 7m -
Highest-Grossing Video Game Movies Of All Time
Big business. A Scene From Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2025 kicked off with the next big video game movie--A Minecraft Movie. It was not the first video game adaptation from ...GameSpot - 1d -
MLB batting average drops again to .239, near record low in 1968's Year of the Pitcher
Offense is down again at the start of the big league season, with hits even harder to come by. The big league batting average was .239 through the first full week of play, down from .240 through ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Lesley Manville and John Lithgow score top Olivier prizes
Fiddler On The Roof, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button and Giant were among the other big winners.BBC News - 1d -
Arsenal vs Real Madrid predicted lineups — Possible XIs, team news, tactics
There are plenty of big decisions for both Mikel Arteta and Carlo Ancelotti to make for this huge Champions League quarterfinal first leg.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
This AI Startup Secured the Support of Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, and Jeff Bezos
The physics modeling company Rescale just closed a $115 million Series D with support from some big-name backers.Inc. - 23h -
WATCH: Wife surprises Mets superfan husband with Mr. Met on their wedding day
Rosario Gaggi got a major league surprise when his wife, Victoria, surprised him with Mr. Met for their big day.ABC News - 17h -
Financial Agility Is Your Competitive Advantage
In a world of uncertainty, the ability to make quick and insightful changes can make a big difference.Inc. - 16h -
LSU basketball hires former Tiger to serve in key front office role
LSU basketball made a big addition to its staff, hiring an NBA scout to serve as general managerYahoo Sports - 12h
