Time to draw the line at state legislatures with pom-poms bearing tax-free gifts for college football players. It will do more harm than good.
SEC as best college basketball conference ever? Jay Bilas has point but don’t forget Big East
Jay Bilas says SEC basketball's performance this season is the best ever by a conference. Bold statement, but true? He's got a case.
Could a new rule finally give MLS much-needed transfer gossip?
Complex rules have stopped splashy moves between the league’s clubs. But the ‘cash-for-player’ mechanism could change all that
In any other Major League Soccer offseason, Jack McGlynn probably would have gone to Europe. Ready to take the next step in his career as one of the best young American midfielders in the league, he wouldn’t have had any other realistic option. This offseason, though, the landscape shifted; McGlynn ended up in Houston instead.
The Dynamo utilised a new mechanism introduced by the league last month to sign McGlynn for an initial $2.1m in what is now called a ‘cash-for-player’ trade. This same mechanism was used for FC Cincinnati’s $5m deal sending former MVP Luciano Acosta to FC Dallas, and also Sporting KC’s capture of striker Dejan Joveljić from the LA Galaxy for $4m. “Without the new mechanism it’s very, very, very unlikely that Dejan would have been with us,” said SKC sporting director Mike Burns.
Continue reading...Friday NASCAR schedule at Daytona
The Truck Series will begin its 2025 season at Daytona International Speedway.
‘Hail Yes’: Is Michigan basketball Big Ten favorite after beating Purdue?
Michigan basketball got a massive win over Purdue on Tuesday, and now it just might be the Big Ten favorite. The 'Hail Yes' guys break it down.
Coaches with local ties took inadvertent roads to Flyers’ peewee team
Ben Souders and Tyler Hostetter both have local ties and took inadvertent roads to coaching the Flyers' peewee team.
How 49ers can use 2025 NFL Draft to strengthen offensive line
The San Francisco 49ers need to upgrade their offensive line, but doing so through free agency might not be the best way.
Patriots 2025 roster reset: Drake Maye looks like true franchise QB
In the first installment of Tom E. Curran's offseason roster reset, he looks at the Patriots quarterbacks and the superstar potential of Drake Maye.
How to watch NBA All-Star Weekend: Tournament, slam dunk contest and more
From the revamped main game, the slam dunk contest and more, here's where to watch every event during the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend.
Murphy expected to be Bailey’s backup but Giants have options
While veteran Tom Murphy is in line to be the San Francisco Giants' backup catcher in 2025, the team made sure it has depth at the position in case of injuries.
Fairfield visits Randolph and Saint Peter’s
Saint Peter's averages 65.8 points per game, 8.0 fewer points than the 73.8 Fairfield gives up. Fairfield averages 68.2 points per game, 2.4 more than the 65.8 Saint Peter's allows to opponents. The Peacocks and Stags square off Friday for the first time in conference play this season.
William & Mary faces Drexel, looks for 10th straight home win
Drexel Dragons (13-13, 5-8 CAA) at William & Mary Tribe (15-11, 9-4 CAA) Williamsburg, Virginia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: William & Mary will try to keep its nine-game home win streak intact when the Tribe play Drexel. The Tribe are 11-0 in home games.
No. 23 Clemson visits Florida State after Lakhin’s 22-point game
Clemson Tigers (20-5, 12-2 ACC) at Florida State Seminoles (15-9, 6-7 ACC) Tallahassee, Florida; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Clemson faces Florida State after Viktor Lakhin scored 22 points in Clemson's 85-65 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Loyola Marymount visits Portland after Rapp’s 24-point game
Loyola Marymount Lions (15-11, 7-7 WCC) at Portland Pilots (9-17, 4-9 WCC) Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland takes on Loyola Marymount after A.Rapp scored 24 points in Portland's 84-72 victory over the Oregon State Beavers. The Pilots have gone 7-7 in home games.
Walker and Illinois State host Indiana State
Illinois State Redbirds (15-11, 7-8 MVC) at Indiana State Sycamores (12-14, 6-9 MVC) Terre Haute, Indiana; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State takes on Indiana State after Chase Walker scored 25 points in Illinois State's 84-77 loss to the Drake Bulldogs. The Sycamores are 6-5 on their home court.