Jokic has praise for Embiid despite fizzled duel

Nikola Jokic did not get to face Joel Embiid in a highly anticipated showdown Monday night, but Jokic extolled his MVP rival.[read more]

Russia are playing soccer again despite FIFA suspension. How? Because of sports, politics connection

International sport -- soccer in particular -- are tools for global politics, which will never change. Russia's soccer crossroads is proof of that.[read more]

The inside story of Antonio Conte's exit from Tottenham

When you hire Antonio Conte, the trajectory is clear: trophies, then turmoil. Except at Spurs, where he skipped the first bit. Here's why he left.[read more]

New NFL mock draft ... with a twist: Tannenbaum plays GM and makes each first-round pick

Mike Tannenbaum puts his GM hat back on and makes his own selections for each team in the first round of the 2023 draft.[read more]

Updated dynasty fantasy football rankings

Mike Clay offers his updated top-240 rankings for dynasty leagues.[read more]

Early fantasy football PPR rankings for 2023 by position

Whenever you begin to think about your 2023 drafts, we've got rankings to get you started.[read more]

Ex-UNC, NBA big man Montross has cancer

Former North Carolina and NBA center Eric Montross has begun treatment for cancer, his family announced in a statement on Saturday.[read more]

Hawks' Young tossed after firing ball at official

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young was ejected in the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Pacers for throwing the ball at referee Scott Wall.[read more]

Giannis, Holiday sit, but Bucks still upend Pistons

The Bucks didn't have All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jrue Holiday available but still beat the Pistons on Monday night.[read more]

Phillies' Realmuto tossed after awkward handoff

Philadelphia catcher J.T. Realmuto was ejected Monday from a spring training game against Toronto for an awkward ball exchange that followed a pitch-clock violation.[read more]

Orioles send top P prospect Rodriguez to minors

The Orioles have optioned right-hander Grayson Rodriguez to Triple-A Norfolk.[read more]

Guardians' McKenzie (muscle strain) shut down

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie has been shut down due to a strain of his right teres major muscle and could miss up to eight weeks[read more]

NHL insiders debate biggest game this week, wild-card races

As the playoff races heat up, a number of critical matchups dot the schedule. Plus, which team will emerge as the best of the West?[read more]

NHL playoff watch: How the Kings can earn the Western crown

L.A. has been on a heater lately, heading into tonight's matchup in Calgary. Plus, full playoff projections and updated draft lottery standings.[read more]

McDavid 1st NHL player to hit 140 points since '96

Edmonton's Connor McDavid picked up an assist for his 140th point of the season Monday in the Oilers' 5-4 win over the Coyotes, becoming the first player to reach the mark since Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr both achieved it in 1995-96 for the Penguins.[read more]