T Alaric Jackson re-signs with Los Angeles Rams: Jackson’s deal is a very slight annual overpay but locking up their starting left tackle for three more years was the right move for the Rams. His 79.2 PFF pass-blocking grade ranked 22nd among all offensive tackles last season. RB Rico Dowdle signs with Carolina Panthers: Dowdle had a career year with the…

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been left out of Argentina's squad for their next two World Cup qualifiers. The 37-year-old returned to Miami's starting line-up for their Major League Soccer win over Atlanta United but reportedly picked up an injury during Sunday's game. Inter later confirmed the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has a "low-grade" injury to his adductor muscle.

Great Britain's Sonay Kartal has been knocked out in qualifying for the Miami Open a week after reaching the last 16 at Indian Wells. Kartal impressed in California, ousting top-20 player Beatriz Haddad Maia en route to the fourth round before being beaten by world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets. However, the 23-year-old missed out on a spot in Florida after losing 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 7-5 to America's Taylor Townsend.

Posted by Mike Lynch on March 17, 2025 Thanks to our friends at Retrosheet, Baseball Reference has added Play-by-Play for 2,493 AL/NL and Federal League games from 1913 through 1968. You'll notice no mention of 1969 through 2024, because we already have Play-by-Plays for all of those games (again, thanks to Retrosheet). Via our Play-by-Play coverage map here you can see that we have Play-by-Plays for over 99% of games in every season since 1957, over 95% of games in every season since 1953, and over 75% of games since 1914.

Replacing one of the best coaches of all time isn’t easy, but Winnipeg Jets rookie head coach Scott Arniel has lived up to the task. After spending time as an assistant on Rick Bowness’ Jets bench, Arniel took over the big job for his second NHL head coaching role in 2024-25 and has led the team to the top of the NHL standings on 98 points with 14 games remaining. 

On March 11, the 2025 compensatory draft picks were released, with a correction issued by the NFL Management Councit on March 14 that will be described in detail below. As always, upon seeing the official release it’s proper to judge how my projection did against it. Highlighted in green, I got 26 of 32 comp picks correct with the correct player and the correct round.

Tim MacMahonMar 14, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM KEVIN DURANT LOOKED around PHX Arena during the March 4 home game against the LA Clippers and saw a lot of people having a "terrible time." The Phoenix Suns, losers of 11 of their previous 14, had given up 41 points in the second quarter and trailed by 19 entering the fourth.

As the 2025 season begins, we have made some updates to our Wins Above Replacement calculations on Baseball Reference. You may notice some small changes to figures as you browse the site. As always, you can find full details on how we calculate WAR here. 2023 Park FactorsPark factors for 2023 have been re-computed to include the 2024 season, since WAR uses a three-year average for park factors when computing WAR.

Unbeaten in seven  ©IMAGO It says a lot about how much has changed in the Premier League over the course of the last 12 months that Brighton were left cursing their luck and the apparent misfortune of dropping two points as they walked off the pitch at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Prior to going behind 11 minutes into the match due to a…

PlayerProfiler is home to award-winning dynasty rankings and tools. Our Dynasty Deluxe package includes complete Dynasty Rankings, Rookie Rankings, Trade Analyzer, Draft Planner, Mock Drafts, and more. Check it out. Here, The Podfather himself shares his top free-agency winners for fantasy football from the first week of the 2025 free-agent signing period. Top Free Agency Winners After a lot of thought and combing through PlayerProfiler’s…

We are so back. The 2025 MLB season officially gets underway Tuesday with the Tokyo Series as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Chicago Cubs. And what better way to open that than with a pitching duel between Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga? We're going to run through my favorite bets for this game in FanDuel Sportsbook's…

Getty Images Boston's incoming NWSL franchise announced Friday that it will change its name, five months after it was roundly criticized for selecting Bos Nation FC as the expansion club's name. "Boston, you've waited long enough," the club wrote in a brief social media statement posted late Friday night. "We are changing our club name." The expansion team introduced the name Bos Nation FC in October, coupled with a campaign called "Too Many Balls." Not only was the actual name panned, the "Too Many Balls" campaign and catchphrase was considered transphobic by some.

Mar. 17—*** The countdown continues. On Sunday, I rated Ohio State's nonconference schedule, which includes a home game against Texas, as the most difficult in the Big Ten. Up next ... 2. Wisconsin. The Badgers didn't make a bowl last season, finishing 5-7. That prompted Luke Fickell to overhaul his offensive staff, with Phil Longo replaced as coordinator by Jeff Grimes.

Mar 17, 2025, 10:16 AM ET The 2025 MLS season is now firmly underway, which means it's time for ESPN's Power Rankings. Who's climbing the table? Who's in free fall? Our writers studied the action from across Matchday 4 to come up with this week's order of all 30 teams in the league. Let's dive in. Previous ranking: 3 Few teams are having a better start to their season than Vancouver.

The Madness is almost here! The 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket has been revealed, and it’s time to put together picks for your pool. We have you covered as some of our college basketball writers share their top picks and predictions for 2025 March Madness. Here are our predictions to help you put together your bracket. 2025 NCAA Tournament March Madness Bracket Strategy & Betting Picks…

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By Sam McGuire They’re included, however, because of their exploits when they starred for Liverpool in their rearranged tie against Aston Villa ahead of the Carabao Cup final. And the XI will be subject to change again, when Newcastle and Crystal Palace play their rearranged game in April. So, with that in mind, here’s your FotMob Team of the Week, as it stands!

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Dyson Daniels has been a big-time revelation for the Atlanta Hawks this 2024-25 season. After departing his embattled situation with the New Orleans Pelicans, Daniels instantly found a home in the Atlanta Hawks, establishing his reputation as the most threatening defensive stalwart in the perimeter. On a nightly basis, with his immense combination of length, size, IQ, and intensity, Daniels has imposed a…

Mar 17, 2025, 07:57 AM ET Wayne Gretzky owns a laundry list of NHL records, including the mark for the most career points. A player earns a point by either scoring a goal or getting an assist, which is credited to up to two players who pass the puck toward a teammate who scores. Gretzky's 894 career goals plus his 1,963 career assists give him a grand total of 2,857 points over his illustrious 20-year career.

FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 16: Head coach Thiago Motta of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Juventus at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 16, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) 
 Reports in Italy claim that another defeat against Genoa after the international break would cost Thiago Motta his job, but the ex-Italy midfielder hasn’t been sacked already for several reasons, including financial.

D’Angelo Russell has said like to extend his second stint in Brooklyn, a team with whom he has spent 152 games with during his career. He’s on an expiring $18.7MM contract and spoke again about his impending free agency with the New York Post’s Brian Lewis. “I don’t think it’s in my control, to be honest,” Russell said.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made his feelings known. And the Bengals have wisely blinked. A team with a longstanding reputation of being extremely careful with money has prioritized the pursuit of a silver trophy over the hoarding of its gold, thanks to the public pressure Burrow has placed on the team. His remarks, during the non-Pro Bowl Pro Bowl and through a series of Super Bowl-week visits with the likes of…

LOS ANGELES — “Frustrating.” It was the word multiple Suns threw out Sunday afternoon to describe their loss to the Lakers. And it felt like their season. “It’s frustrating. We show we can do the right thing sometimes, and then sometimes we don’t,” Booker said. Inconsistency has been a hallmark of the Suns this season. Phoenix came into Sunday off one of its best performances, a Friday night win against Sacramento, with the chance to move within half a game of the Mavericks for the 10th seed and the final play-in spot in the West.

Mar 15, 2025, 04:34 PM ET Free agent wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year deal, according to ESPN and multiple reports. Smith-Schuster, 28, played in 14 games for the Chiefs in 2024, catching 18 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns. His biggest game came against the New Orleans Saints on "Monday Night Football" in Week 5, when he caught seven passes for 130 yards.

Augsburg's 1-0 win against Wolfsburg on Matchday 26 not only lifted them up to eighth in the standings, it also marked a milestone moment for goalkeeper Finn Dahmen, who moved into the Bundesliga's all-time top 10 for minutes without conceding a goal. While Augsburg celebrated a victory which keeps their hopes of qualifying for Europe alive, Dahmen had an additional reason to smile, after moving alongside the likes of…

The Florida Panthers announced that defenseman Dmitry Kulikov would not return to Sunday’s game against the New York Islanders due to an upper-body injury. The injury to Kulikov occurred in the second period when he collided with Islanders forward Anthony Duclair in the natural zone. The injury to Kulikov comes at a crucial point where Florida is already without Matthew Tkachuk, Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand.

Another quiet NFL Sunday night has suddenly gotten loud. The Bengals have finalized new deals for receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. The news was delivered “exclusively” (or, more accurately, preliminary) to Jordan Schultz of Fox before it was distributed to other reporters. Both receivers have confirmed the development via the handshake emoji on Twitter. Chase reportedly will get a four-year, $161 million deal.

Mar 15, 2025, 10:32 PM ET HOUSTON -- Lonzo Ball missed his seventh game with a right wrist injury on Saturday night, but there's no plan to shut him down for the rest of the season, Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan said. Ball did not travel with the Bulls on the latest six-game road trip, which opened against the Houston Rockets…

Given Emma Hayes' success during her 12-year spell as Chelsea manager, it was a lot to expect for new boss Sonia Bompastor to rival such achievements when she took over. However, the transition has been seamless. After 28 games, the Frenchwoman has yet to taste defeat as Blues boss, winning 26 games and drawing just twice. Chelsea's quadruple hopes are still alive after Saturday's 2-1 League Cup final triumph over Manchester City.

Cam Ward will look to improve ball placement: While he isn’t outright inaccurate, his precision remains a concern, as he ranks ninth in on-frame accuracy and seventh in uncatchable inaccurate rate among the top quarterbacks in this class. If Ward is to succeed at the next level, improving his ball placement will be a crucial area of development. Shedeur Sanders must limit sacks taken: …

The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to class of 2027 safety recruit Khalil Terry. Rivals ranks Terry as a four-star recruit, but he is unranked on On3 and 247Sports. Terry has been committed to the Michigan State Spartans since Dec. 2024. The 6-foot, 185-pound safety plays high school for Tustin High School in Tustin, California. Terry is a rising recruit.

That was a wonderful and reassuring start to the 2025 F1 season. We've had great expectations for a competitive and engaging season, giving it plenty of hype in advance, and it appears we are not going to be disappointed. Lando Norris and McLaren had a truly outstanding event all round. In qualifying both he and team-mate Oscar Piastri had fluffed the first run in the top-ten shootout final stage, but then both delivered spectacular laps under pressure in the final seconds to lock out the front row, with Norris edging pole position.

Much is being made of a Pro Football Talk article detailing the structure of the Sam Darnold contract with the Seahawks, basically pointing out that the Seahawks can escape the contract after just one season due to the guarantee structure. Seeing some comments about the contract online makes me think that some are taking this the wrong way so I wanted to explain a bit about the Seahawks approach to contracts.

Made Sporting CP history  ©TM/IMAGO In a dramatic development, Chelsea have hijacked Manchester United's move for Geovany Quenda to seal a deal for the Sporting CP starlet, according to the Athletic. The versatile winger has been on the radars of top European clubs since his eye-catching breakthrough in Portugal with Ruben Amorim keen on reuniting at Old Trafford.  But Chelsea have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Quenda in 2026 for a fee around €50m with personal terms also sorted.

Mar 16, 2025, 09:48 PM ET DETROIT -- The Minnesota Frost and New York Sirens played in front of 14,288 fans Sunday night, setting an attendance record for a professional women's hockey game in the United States. "It's another extremely, big win for the sport globally," Frost forward Kendall Coyne Schofield said after the Sirens' 4-1 win. "It's important to tip our hockey helmet to Detroit."

The 2025 men's college basketball tournament is finally here. 37 teams earned at-large bids to the tournament, but not every at-large is created equal. For every at-large with National Championship aspirations, there's one that should feel lucky they made the field in the first place. Let's break down the five worst at-large teams in the 2025 men's college basketball tournament with a little help from…

As Luka Doncic gets integrated into the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation, the wild takes and predictions have only gained steam, and Dwyane Wade is ready to put a stop to them.  When the Los Angeles Lakers shocked the sporting world and traded for Luka Doncic, somehow fleecing the Dallas Mavericks out of their best player, predictions started to run wild.

Getty Images Inter Miami and Atlanta United facing each other brings out the best of each team, and Sunday was no different with Lionel Messi and Brad Guzan dueling in a 2-1 Miami victory in Atlanta. Fafa Picault made his return to the XI with a game-winning goal while Messi also scored his first league goal for Inter Miami this season with an impressive defensive play and chip.

Welcome to Week 22 – at this point, it’s all about muscle memory and fine-tuning. The early-season chaos has settled, rotations have solidified, and by now, you should know your team inside and out. Hopefully, by the end of this article, you’ll also know Brandon Williams aka ‘G-League B’ – you’ll get it – because whether you planned for him or not, he’s here.

Bucks backup big man Jericho Sims suffered a right thumb sprain on Saturday against the Pacers, but will play through it, at least for the time being. After suffering the injury, he finished the game against Indiana and suited up on Sunday against Oklahoma City. However, according to The Athletic’s Eric Nehm (Twitter link), coach Doc Rivers said surgery was “for sure” a consideration for Sims, at least as of before Sunday’s game.

Mar 16, 2025, 03:26 PM ET LONDON -- Newcastle United ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy on Sunday at Wembley as Liverpool followed this past week's UEFA Champions League round-of-16 exit with a dismal Carabao Cup final performance in a 2-1 defeat against Eddie Howe's team. Boyhood Newcastle supporter Dan Burn put his team ahead with a stunning long-range header on 45 minutes before…

The Orlando Magic fought back to upset the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-103 and end the Cavs' 16-game winning streak. Orlando recovered from a 13-point half-time deficit to win, with Paolo Banchero scoring 24 points and Franz Wagner adding 22. Cleveland have already secured a spot in the end-of-season play-offs and remain well placed to clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

By Graham Ruthven Foxes never quit Sitting nine points from safety in the Premier League table, Leicester City can’t wait any longer to make their great escape from relegation trouble starting with this weekend’s home match against Manchester United. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s team enter Sunday’s game in dreadful form. Leicester have lost their last six games in-a-row in all competitions with even bottom-of-the-table Southampton in better form than the Foxes.

Vancouver Canucks’ Head Coach Rick Tocchet says forward Filip Chytil is out with a concussion and won’t play in Sunday’s game against Utah Hockey Club. Rick Tocchet says Filip Chytil is out tonight with a concussion. Said he felt okay today, but is in the protocol. They’ll see how he is over the next 48 hours before deciding if he’ll go on the trip.

BERGAMO, ITALY - MARCH 16: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of Atalanta, looks on prior to the Serie A match between Atalanta and FC Internazionale at Gewiss Stadium on March 16, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) 
 Gian Piero Gasperini insists Atalanta are ‘not diminished’ by a 2-0 defeat to Inter, calling them ‘one of the best sides in Europe,’ but accuses the referee of ‘ruining’ the game with that Ederson red card.

Earlier this month, the Jets gave receiver Allen Lazard permission to seek a trade. A trade has not yet been found. As noted by Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, it’s a surprise that Lazard is still on the roster, nearly a week into free agency. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, there have been “many conversations.” For now, however, nothing has changed.

Brady HendersonMar 14, 2025, 06:34 PM ET Close Brady Henderson is a reporter for NFL Nation and covers the Seattle Seahawks for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2017 after covering the team for Seattle Sports 710-AM. Former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp agreed to terms on a contract with the Seattle Seahawks, the team announced Friday night.

Mar 14, 2025, 02:30 PM ET As we enter the last month of NBA regular-season play, fantasy managers are locking in for the playoffs. Whether you're in or you're out, it's never too early to look ahead to next year and reflect on the season that has passed. We asked a panel of experts -- Steve Alexander, Andre Snellings, Eric Moody, Jim McCormick and Eric Karabell -- to offer their picks on who rose to the challenge this season, who fell short of expectations and who you should be aiming to draft next year.

The Georgia Bulldogs have added a sixth commitment in the class of 2026 in four-star wide receiver Brady Marchese. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound pass catcher plays high school football for Cartersville High School in Cartersville, Georgia. Rivals ranks Marchese as the No. 43 wide receiver in the country and the No. 47 player in Georgia. Marchese committed to Georgia over Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech and West Virginia.