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TCU backs up its tough talk, bounces Buckeyes

March 19, 2026 - 10:59pm
Xavier Edmonds converted a layup to beat the shot clock with 4.3 seconds left, and No. 9 seed TCU held off a furious second-half rally by eighth-seeded Ohio State for a 66-64 victory to open the first round of the NCAA tournament.

WBC title game ratings nearly double from 2023

March 19, 2026 - 10:15pm
This year's World Baseball Classic championship game between Venezuela and the United States was seen by 10,784,000 viewers on Fox and Fox Deportes, nearly double the viewership for Japan's victory over the U.S. in the 2023 final.

Leafs' Matthews (MCL surgery) down 12 weeks

March 19, 2026 - 8:04pm
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews underwent successful MCL surgery Thursday, with an expected recovery time of 12 weeks, the team announced.

Profar gets full PED ban after appeal resolved

March 19, 2026 - 8:04pm
Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after his appeal of a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs was resolved.

Where was Team USA's star closer?! How pitching restrictions rocked an otherwise epic WBC

March 19, 2026 - 7:05pm
The 2026 World Baseball Classic was another success story. But issues with pitcher usage are still holding it back.

Champions League quarterfinal preview, predictions: Barcelona to keep rolling?

March 19, 2026 - 7:04pm
We have four incredible quarterfinals, including Barcelona-Atlético. Bill Connelly previews and predicts the action.

Weekend predictions: Arsenal or Man City to win Carabao final? Who takes Madrid derby?

March 19, 2026 - 7:04pm
From a cup final in England to a Madrid derby and relegation six-pointer, another wild weekend of action awaits as Julien Laurens picks out the best games to watch in Europe.

NHL playoff watch: Is Mammoth-Golden Knights a first-round preview?

March 19, 2026 - 7:03pm
The clubs face off Thursday -- and maybe again in mid-April. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings.

'I'm not great at baseball most of the time': How Brent Rooker overcame failure to become an All-Star slugger

March 19, 2026 - 7:03pm
The designated hitter struggled early in his career -- but he's now a powerhouse hitter and crucial vocal leader in a young A's clubhouse.

UK's Pope offers little on Lendeborg's money talk

March 19, 2026 - 7:00pm
Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope had a lot of things to say about Yaxel Lendeborg's comments that he received a multimillion dollar offer to play for the Wildcats -- except for saying the Michigan star was wrong.

What the 2026 WNBA CBA means for league, players, salaries

March 19, 2026 - 6:57pm
Is this CBA truly transformational? Breaking down the impact of the WNBA's new deal.

Boozer, Dybantsa, Peterson, Wagler: Coaches break down freshmen built for March

March 19, 2026 - 6:23pm
Former coaches break down who can lead, win and elevate their teams when it matters most.

Iran soccer chief: We'll boycott U.S., not WCup

March 19, 2026 - 5:50pm
Iran will "boycott the United States, but not the World Cup," the president of the country's football federation said Wednesday, in quotes reported by Iran's Fars news agency.

Sources: Heat to waive Rozier before playoffs

March 19, 2026 - 5:50pm
The Miami Heat are expected to waive guard Terry Rozier before the end of the regular season to create a roster spot for the team's playoff run, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Pistons star Cunningham out with collapsed lung

March 19, 2026 - 5:50pm
Pistons star Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and is expected to miss an extended period of time.

WNBA CBA negotiations: At last, WNBA and union 'aligned' on new CBA

March 19, 2026 - 5:29pm
The salary cap of the new CBA will reportedly start at $7 million, with the supermax salary starting at $1.4 million.

LeBron, Doncic, Reaves questionable for Lakers

March 19, 2026 - 3:28pm
Lakers stars LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are questionable for Thursday night's matchup against the Miami Heat.

Blue Jays righty Yesavage to begin season on IL

March 19, 2026 - 3:28pm
Manager John Schneider said Thursday that Trey Yesavage will begin the season on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement.

Vikings bring back Wentz, adding to QB depth

March 19, 2026 - 3:28pm
The Vikings agreed to terms with quarterback Carson Wentz on a one-year deal Thursday, adding to their depth in a key year for them at the position.

Lionel Messi has scored his 900th career goal! Can he reach 1,000? Can he pass Ronaldo?

March 19, 2026 - 3:05pm
Lionel Messi is never far from his next record or landmark. As the 2026 MLS season continues, he has hit yet another huge milestone: his 900th goal.