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April 10, 2026
'Thanks to the lady on 8': Xander Schauffele saves par after ball lands in fan's bag at Masters
After finishing his opening round at the 2026 Masters, Xander Schauffele gave thanks to a spectator whose bag caught his ball outside of the fairway and helped him save par on the eighth hole.
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April 9, 2026
'I haven't killed anybody yet': Jack Nicklaus 'came close' with ceremonial shot at Masters
Jack Nicklaus says he has no plan to step away from performing his ceremonial first shot at the Masters after hooking it left over onlookers Thursday at Augusta National.
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April 8, 2026
UConn coach Geno Auriemma apologizes again for Final Four clash, mentions coach Dawn Staley by name
UConn coach Geno Auriemma apologized a second time for his heated confrontation with South Carolina's Dawn Staley in the Final Four. Both coaches say it's time to move past the incident.
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April 7, 2026
Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he died in a car crash
Colorado backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder, 23, died in a single-car crash on March 1. An autopsy showed his blood-alcohol level was .167%, more than twice Colorado's legal driving limit.
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April 7, 2026
Chicago Bears Pro Bowler Steve McMichael diagnosed with CTE a year after ALS death
Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael, a key member of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX champion team, had CTE, a posthumous study shows.
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April 6, 2026
Months after venting about losing, WNBA star Angel Reese has been traded to Atlanta
After Angel Reese lamented the Chicago Sky's losses last season, the team traded her to the Atlanta Dream for a pair of first-round draft picks.
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April 2, 2026
Former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer slated as opening day starter for Long Island Ducks
Former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer, who hasn't landed an MLB job since serving a 194-game suspension, has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League.
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April 2, 2026
Rapper J Cole signs with Chinese basketball team, his third stint as a professional hoopster
Grammy-winning rapper J Cole, a longtime basketball fanatic, has signed to play for the Nanjing Monkey Kings in the Chinese Basketball Assn. The hip-hop star has played professionally overseas twic...
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April 1, 2026
One of NFL's first female officials alleges gender discrimination, harassment in lawsuit
Robin DeLorenzo, one of the first female NFL officials, is suing the league for gender discrimination, harassment and retaliation after being fired during the 2025 offseason.
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March 31, 2026
Jaden Ivey waived by Bulls for 'conduct detrimental to the team.' Here's how we got here
Former Bulls guard Jaden Ivey has been posting lengthy videos in which he speaks about his religious beliefs. He was cut by Chicago shortly after he made anti-gay comments in one.
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March 31, 2026
Shohei Ohtani souvenir cups for $68.99? They could be worth the price in refills or resales
The Dodgers are selling Shohei Ohtani souvenir cups for $68.99. That may seem like a lot, but they do come with free refills all season — and there is already a lucrative resale market.
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March 30, 2026
Joey Browner, star defensive back for USC and Vikings, dies at 65
Joey Browner, a defensive back who was named USC's team MVP in 1982, has died at age 65. He was an inductee to the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor and named to the NFL 1980s all-decade team.
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March 26, 2026
Lindsey Vonn won't rule out a return to skiing after horrific Olympics crash: 'You just never know'
U.S. ski racing legend Lindsey Vonn suffered major injuries to her left leg during a crash at the Winter Olympics but is not ruling out a return to competition.
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March 25, 2026
Jeff Webb, entrepreneur and the 'founder of modern cheerleading,' dies at 76
Jeff Webb is known as the "founder of modern cheerleading" for his role in turning it into a competitive sport. He died Thursday, a family spokesperson said.
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March 24, 2026
'I'm back': Tiger Woods to play in TGL championship match with Masters status still unclear
Golf legend Tiger Woods will return after multiple surgeries to play in Tuesday's TGL indoor-golf finals. It could be a warmup ahead of next month's Masters tournament.
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March 23, 2026
Michael Jordan is no longer one of NBA's all-time top 5 scorers, but his NASCAR team is surging
Michael Jordan celebrates as Tyler Reddick racks up a NASCAR win for Jordan's 23XI Racing, hours after Kevin Durant bumps him from fifth on the NBA's all-time leading scorer list.
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March 23, 2026
Ohtani. Yamamoto. Sasaki. A 12-story 'cultural bridge' between L.A. and Japan to debut in Torrance
Artist Robert Vargas will unveil his 12-story mural featuring the Dodgers' three Japanese stars — Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki — Tuesday in Torrance.
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March 19, 2026
Pistons star Cade Cunningham will miss at least two weeks with collapsed lung
Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has suffered a collapsed lung and will miss at least two weeks with less than a month remaining in the NBA's regular season.
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March 18, 2026
NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye for 'insensitive comments' about IndyCar's David Malukas
Truck Series driver Daniel Dye has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and his team after mocking IndyCar driver David Malukas on a livestream, using a tone Dye described as a "gay voice."
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March 17, 2026
Alabama guard Aden Holloway arrested on felony drug charge days before NCAA tournament
Alabama could be without second-leading scorer Aden Holloway for the NCAA tournament as the university investigates his Monday arrest on suspicion of marijuana possession, not for personal use.
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March 16, 2026
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani apologizes for 'shortcomings' in Japan's early exit from WBC
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, the MVP of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, takes partial responsibility for Japan's early exit from this year's WBC, despite posting better stats than last time.
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March 13, 2026
Turns out we've been pronouncing running back Travis Etienne's name wrong all these years
Running back Travis Etienne has been going by an incorrect pronunciation of his name throughout his career. He set the record straight Friday when he was introduced with the Saints.
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March 13, 2026
Marshawn Lynch gets into some 'real [expletive]' as 'Beast Mode,' [longer expletive] crime-fighter
Marshawn Lynch is starring in an upcoming graphic novel inspired by the larger-than-life perception of his Beast Mode persona. His character is an underground crime fighter in Oakland.
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March 9, 2026
Flag football event featuring Tom Brady moved to BMO Stadium from Saudi Arabia
The Fanatics Flag Football Classic will take place March 21 at BMO Stadium in downtown Los Angeles. The event features a number of NFL stars, including Tom Brady, as well as the U.S. national team.
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March 9, 2026
NFL free agency 2026: Dolphins will release Tua Tagovailoa; 'legal tampering' set to start
Follow NFL free agency, starting with the 'legal tampering' period that begins Monday morning. The Miami Dolphins announced they will release longtime quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
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March 5, 2026
Brawl at Sun Belt women's tournament leads to eight ejections, four suspensions, ref knocked to ground
Eight players were ejected and a referee required medical attention after a brawl during South Alabama's 80-70 victory against Coastal Carolina in a Sun Belt Conference tournament game.
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March 4, 2026
Stephen A. Smith called Zion Williamson a 'food addict,' is now feuding with the Pelicans on social
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith called New Orleans star Zion Williamson a 'food addict' on Tuesday, apparently sparking a public feud with the Pelicans' social media team.
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March 4, 2026
'I am sorry I failed us': Kyler Murray expresses regret after learning Cardinals are letting him go
Upon learning of his imminent release by Arizona, quarterback Kyler Murray expressed regret over being unable to lead the Cardinals to a championship. 'I am sorry I failed us,' he wrote on X.
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March 3, 2026
Braves' Jurickson Profar faces 162-game suspension after possible second failed PED test in a year
Braves designated hitter Jurickson Profar reportedly faces a 162-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time in less than a year.
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March 3, 2026
Trae Young has yet to play for the Wizards. But he has already been ejected from their game
Trae Young has yet to play a game for the Washington Wizards. The recently acquired four-time All Star has, however, already been ejected from a game with his new team.
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