Odds Contenders Surprising

Are these guys for real? After offseason upgrades, Red Sox feel like contenders

Friday afternoon (2:10 p.m., NESN) will be our first time in the Back Bay this spring to see how Boston has done.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Curry: Dubs 'level up,' playing like title contenders

The Warriors won their fifth straight game with Friday's 118-104 victory over the Nuggets, and Stephen Curry said the team is playing with a "sense of urgency down the stretch."

ESPN - 22h

Juventus Push for £63m Striker but Man Utd Remain Strong Contenders

Osimhen Chase Heats Up as Man Utd and Juventus Vie for Nigerian StrikerVictor Osimhen has never been one to go unnoticed. Even amid the political theatre that often surrounds modern transfers, his ...

Yahoo Sports - 20h

China launches surprise military drills around Taiwan

Taiwan says it has detected nearly 20 vessels off its coast as Beijing orders large scale sea and air exercises and calls leaders in Taipei ‘parasites’. China has launched large-scale military ...

The Guardian - 5d

Steelers make surprise pick in new mock draft

Omarion Hampton the pick for the Steelers in new mock draft

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Oil Producers Follow Trump’s Tariffs With a Surprise Increase

Saudi Arabia and other members of the OPEC Plus group accelerated their program to put more oil on the market, adding to a sharp fall in prices.

The New York Times - 2d

Falklands surprised to be on Trump's 'worst offenders' list

The British overseas territory is facing a 42% tax on the goods it exports to the US.

BBC News - 1d

‘Adolescence’ and the Surprising Difficulty of Hugging a Teen Son

I didn’t know how to tear down that wall of silence and mystery that creeps up between parents and their teens, but I knew doing so was essential.

The New York Times - 8h

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Arrives as a Surprise Box Office Smash

Weekend ticket sales will total at least $140 million, analysts said, about 75 percent more than expected, ending a Hollywood dry spell.

The New York Times - 4h

Recovering Pope Francis Surprises Pilgrims With a Public Appearance

Pope Francis was wheeled through a crowd that included health care workers from around the world, who had been told he was watching their Jubilee Mass on television.

The New York Times - 38m

Grant Newsome updates Michigan football transfer OL Brady Norton's progress in spring ball

Grant Newsome says that the transfer from Cal Poly is contending for a starting role.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Sports betting roundup: Duke has the best odds to win the men’s national championship at +100

With only four teams remaining, Duke has the best odds to win the men's national championship at +100. Florida, Auburn and Houston have also made it to San Antonio for the final weekend of March ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Nintendo is releasing another weird phone app

Nintendo had an interesting surprise at the end of today's Direct.

VentureBeat - Mar. 27

WATCH: Sleepy service dogs rest beneath plane passengers' seats

The two adorable golden retrievers were a welcome surprise!

ABC News - 1d

SEC softball power rankings: Can LSU, Florida or Texas A&M contend for league title?

The SEC softball slate remained plenty competitive as most series were split, including Tennessee's series victory at Oklahoma and Texas' over Mississippi State.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

With Kawhi Leonard back in superstar form, it's time to start taking the Clippers seriously as a contender

The Clippers might have to play their way into the field, but nobody wants to see this team in the playoffs

CBS Sports - 4d

Players to watch at the 2025 ANWA: Lottie Woad, Asterisk Talley among top contenders

Who are some of the top players to watch at the sixth edition of the Augusta National Women's Amateur.

ESPN - 4d

Wisconsin basketball contending with three Big Ten programs to land top transfer target

Wisconsin basketball is among five finalists to land Portland transfer forward Austin Rapp.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Talks begin: Liverpool working on exciting free transfer, serious contenders to beat multiple rivals to deal

Liverpool are reportedly working on a free transfer swoop for Lille striker Jonathan David, having entered into talks with his agents.The Canada international is poised to become a free agent this ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Boxing stock watch: Which fighter has the best chance to emerge from a crowded group of 154-pound contenders?

Junior middleweight is red hot with so many names floating near the top and a potential to reach undisputed status

CBS Sports - 2d

Max Homa splits with caddie: Move comes amid continued struggles just one year after contending at Masters

Homa's new caddie had previous stints with Chris Kirk and Colt Knost, among others

CBS Sports - 2d

Video: Former UFC contender Aleksei Oleinik brutally knocked out in BKFC debut vs. Geronimo Dos Santos

Aleksei Oleinik, 47, was brutally knocked out in his BKFC debut Friday in Dubai. At BKFC 71, a brutal Geronimo Dos Santos (1-1) right hand snatched the consciousness from Oleinik (0-1) and ended ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

There's an amateur contending at Texas Open. Should he win, he'll get last Masters invite

Ben James, a junior at Virginia, is within striking distance at the 2025 Valero Texas Open and if he should go on to win, he'd pull off the unimaginable.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Former 49ers, Cowboys QB Trey Lance signing with AFC Super Bowl contender

Lance is joining his third team in three years

CBS Sports - 1d

'No fuss, no surprises': Shoppers defend supermarket cafes amid closures

Morrisons and Sainsbury's have announced a raft of cafe closures - but some customers insist they should stay open.

BBC News - 6d

Penn State wrestling: The Hodge Trophy winner's announced ... and it may surprise you.

The Hodge Trophy voting, between Wyatt Hendrickson and Penn State's Carter Starocci, was the second-closet in history. Who won?

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Manchester United confident of selling Antony amid surprise Atletico Madrid interest

Atletico Madrid have reportedly shown interest in Manchester United loanee Antony.Erik ten Hag’s most expensive signing as United manager found himself on the wrong end of the stick at Old Trafford ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Football Never Sleeps: How newcomers, surprises are impacting Notre Dame

Join Eric Hansen and Tyler James live on YouTube at 7 p.m. EDT for the latest edition of "Football Never Sleeps."

Yahoo Sports - 5d

9 Surprising Facts About Deni Avdija, the NBA’s Israeli Rising Star

Deni Avdija is making a name for himself in the NBA and connecting cross-culture basketball worlds in the process. He was born in Israel and is now making plays in Portland. His path to the league ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Magic: The Gathering Launches Surprise Deadpool Secret Lair For "April 'Pools Day"

Sometimes, an announcement one might expect to be an April Fool's Day joke turns out to be the real deal. Case in point: One week after releasing limited-time drops featuring SpongeBob SquarePants ...

GameSpot - 4d

Commanders make surprising pick in Field Yates' latest mock draft

Field Yates has Commanders selecting a player at No. 29 that brings back memories of Sean Taylor.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Scott leads Cardinals? More Devers woes? Don't be surprised

Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy managers what might come to pass.

ESPN - 2d

Crops under threat as surprise March heatwave hits Central Asia: study

Yahoo News - 2d

Serie A forward with €52m release clause emerges as a surprise target for Barcelona

Barcelona are in the market for a new attacking signing in the summer. While the plan is to sign a new left-winger, the Catalans are also keeping an eye out for a new striker who can take over from ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen grabs surprise pole to defeat the McLarens

Red Bull driver beats Norris to pole by just 0.012 seconds while new team-mate Tsunoda fails to make Q3

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Damon Hill’s surprise reaction to Max Verstappen’s pole lap

Known for being critical of the Dutch four-time world champion, Hill's four-word reaction to the Red Bull driver's lap is rather unexpected.

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Brentford vs Chelsea – Team News: Maresca surprises everyone with major changes

Chelsea face Brentford at the G Tech Stadium in just over an hour, and the teams are in!Coming soon after a Thursday night game we expected at least a couple of changes from Enzo Maresca and he has ...

Yahoo Sports - 1h