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					<![CDATA[Matt Crocker Leaves U.S. Soccer: Is This A Big Deal? Does It Affect Pochettino?]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Let's answer the four biggest questions following Matt Crocker's decision to step down as U.S. Soccer's sporting director.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:46:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[A key figurehead is leaving U.S. Soccer with the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than two months away. An unexpected twist for one of the tournament's co-hosts with the biggest edition ever of soccer's marquee event now on the horizon. Earlier Tuesday, I reported that Matt Crocker will be exiting his role as sporting director to take over a similar role with Saudi Arabia. Why did this happen, and what's next for all parties involved? Let's answer the four biggest questions following Crocker's decision. 1. What does a sporting director even do? And, is it a big deal that Crocker is leaving now? For the first question, the short answer is to hire and fire the coach. The longer answer is more nuanced: Crocker oversaw all 27 of U.S. Soccer’s national teams, set the overall on-field direction of the federation, and played a significant role in the design of the federation’s brand new $200 million-plus training facility in Fayettesville, Ga., one of the best of its kind anywhere in the world. For the second question: Yes, it’s a big deal. The U.S. men are less than two months away from their World Cup opener, one that will be played on home soil for the first time in 32 years. He’s joining a team the Americans could face in the knockout rounds of the tournament. There’s no getting around the fact that the optics here are terrible, for both the federation and Crocker alike. 2. Crocker re-hired Gregg Berhalter for the men's side in 2023 and brought in Emma Hayes for the women's side in 2024. He then replaced Berhalter with Pochettino. How would you rate Crocker's tenure? I was surprised that he rehired Berhalter, especially since Crocker had an existing relationship with current Canada boss Jesse Marsch, who at the time was turning down jobs in the Premier League. The disastrous 2024 Copa América proved that that was the wrong choice. But landing two of the best coaches in the world in Hayes and Pochettino was a huge coup for the USSF, and it almost surely wouldn’t have happened without both knowing Crocker from their time working in England. It took Hayes just 10 games to deliver the U.S. women’s fifth Olympic gold medal and first in 12 years. Even if the U.S. men faceplant at the biggest World Cup of all time this summer, the scrutiny will fall on Pochettino and his players. Whatever you think about the timing of Crocker’s departure, the Welshman is highly competent and hugely respected by soccer folks in his native Europe, which remains the center of the game’s universe. He did a good job. With the Saudis set to host the 2034 World Cup, nobody should be shocked that they apparently drove a dump truck full of money up to Crocker’s house to lure him away. 3. Speaking of Pochettino, how would this affect anything he is doing ahead of the summer's World Cup? Or, afterward? Despite saying last month that he is open to returning as U.S. coach, I don’t think that’s in the cards no matter how Pochettino’s team fares at the World Cup. (I didn’t expect Crocker to stick around long after the tournament, either.) The good news for national team fans is that when it comes to World Cup preparations or how the co-hosts perform at the competition itself, Crocker’s sudden departure doesn’t change anything. The sporting director isn’t around players the way the coaches are. He doesn’t have much to do at this stage. The coach is in place, the pre-tournery planning is done, and Pochettino and his staff and players are locked in on the main event. "My staff and I remain fully focused on preparing our team for the World Cup," Pochettino said in a statement provided by U.S. Soccer. For better or worse, how they do this summer is on them and the players alone. 4. One of Crocker's assistants is a name that USA fans would recognize. Oguchi Onyewu is a former U.S. men's team star and a two-time World Cup veteran. Is he a viable candidate to take over? Absolutely. As I reported then, Onyewu was a candidate for the job in 2023 and is so highly thought-of inside the federation's halls that they hired him as the assistant sporting director, a role that didn’t even exist at the time. Gooch is whip-smart. He speaks four languages fluently. His playing career took him to the top leagues in Belgium, England, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands and MLS, which means he’s incredibly well-connected. And at 43, he’s already been an executive with clubs on either side of the Atlantic (Belgium’s Royal Excelsior Virton, Orlando City B of MLS Next Pro) and has spent the last three years working as Crocker’s right hand. Onyewu has paid his dues. He cares deeply about American soccer and the sport in the country at large. U.S. Soccer could do a lot worse.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Alexi Lalas Criticizes Matt Crocker's U.S. Soccer Exit: 'Unnecessary Own Goal']]>
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				    <![CDATA[Alexi Lalas weighs in on Matt Crocker's leaving U.S. Soccer for Saudi Arabia months before the World Cup.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:32:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Was an unexpected departure of a key figurehead at U.S. Soccer affect the men's national team as we count down to the World Cup? According to FOX Sports' Alexi Lalas, the exit of Matt Crocker as U.S. Soccer's sporting director for a similar role with Saudi Arabia raises concern due to its timing and potential impact. "Just when I thought the United States Soccer Federation couldn't get anymore bat-crap crazy, this happens. This is insane. Not that Matt Crocker going to Saudi Arabia, in and of itself is nothing, but right before the World Cup?" Lalas said on Tuesday's edition of "Alexi Lalas' State of the Union." "He hired Emma (Hayes), he hired Mauricio Pochettino, and he's done plenty of things behind the scenes. "I just think it's a weird and I think bad look, not just for the federation, but at a time when soccer can't afford to have these bad looks." The United States is gearing up to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in less than three months, but earlier Tuesday, FOX Sports' soccer insider Doug McIntyre reported that Crocker will be taking over as sporting director for Saudi Arabia, who is also competing in the World Cup. Crocker came to the U.S. in 2023 after previously serving then-English Premier League club Southampton as their director of football operations. In his three years with the federation, Crocker spearheaded the hires of U.S. women's coach Emma Hayes and U.S. men's coach Mauricio Pochettino. Assistant sporting director Oguchi Onyewu, head of women's development Tracey Kevins and Dan Helfrich, the Federation's chief operating officer, will take over Crocker's duties leading up to the World Cup. While Crocker stepped down as the tournament looms, most of the U.S. men's national team's World Cup preparation is already in place under Pochettino, who will select the finalized 26-man roster on May 26. Lalas reiterated that the timing of his exit, amid the scrutiny the U.S. has faced, could not have come at a worse time. "It's another unnecessary own goal, if you will, for U.S. Soccer at a time when American soccer and this team doesn't need it. We got enough problems and enough angst and enough criticism going on," Lalas said. "So, we'll get past this and I hope it just becomes a blip. But again, that's just a strange look."]]>
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					<![CDATA[Bellingham Promises Real Madrid Is 'Not Going To Hide' Against Bayern Munich]]>
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				    <![CDATA[England international Jude Bellingham has urged his Real Madrid teammates to step up ahead of their crucial Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Bayern Munich.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:27:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[England international Jude Bellingham has urged his Real Madrid teammates to step up ahead of their crucial Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Bayern Munich. After suffering a 1-2 home defeat at the Bernabeu on April 7, the club face a defining moment. The midfielder insists the squad must show bravery to overturn the deficit and rescue their season. A familiar European crossroads Madrid find themselves at a familiar crossroads in the Champions League after a frustrating first-leg defeat to German heavyweights Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu last week. The visitors dominated the early stages, securing a two-goal lead through Luis Diaz and Harry Kane. However, the dynamics shifted when Jude Bellingham was introduced as a 62nd-minute substitute for Thiago Pitarch. The midfielder instantly revitalized Los Blancos, initiating a late surge that saw Kylian Mbappe halve the deficit. Now, Bellingham has called for a collective show of strength, insisting the team must embrace the intense pressure in Germany. Zero margin for error While the club remain fiercely competitive, the Champions League is the trophy that truly defines their identity. Reflecting on the initial encounter, Bellingham was blunt in his assessment of the current situation, warning his fellow players that the margin for error has completely vanished as they reach the business end of the competition. Speaking ahead of the decisive return fixture, the England star made his stance clear using authentic remarks from the pre-match press conference: "That is our mentality, we are not going to hide. We want to believe because we don't have any more chances." Promise of bravery in Munich The former Dortmund star is well-aware of the significant threat Bayern Munich pose, having witnessed their clinical finishing firsthand. Despite playing just 28 minutes last week, his exceptional passing accuracy proved the German defense can be dismantled. He has promised the Madrid faithful that they will see a side willing to take the game to the opposition, regardless of the hostile atmosphere. Highlighting the need for absolute courage, he stated: "The most important thing is to be present and start strong. It will be a very long match and tie. It's like a final. We want to compete and win the Champions League. We are going to give it our all." Looking ahead to the decider As the crucial second leg approaches, all eyes will be on Bellingham to see if he can dictate play from the starting whistle and inspire a vital comeback. It is now up to the rest of the squad to follow his courageous lead, overturn the aggregate deficit, and advance towards a 15th European crown.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 NFL Draft Rankings: Who Are the Top 10 Wide Receivers in This Year's Class?]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Who are the best wide receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft? Here's how Rob Rang ranked them.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:54:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[If your favorite team is in need of a wide receiver ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, then you might be in luck. The talent at wide receiver is among the deepest at any position in this year's class. That's evident when you look at my top 150 prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft list. I've got 21 wide receivers in the top 150, including seven in the top 64 and five in the top 32. So, which wide receivers are truly the best of the best in the 2026 NFL Draft? Here's a closer look at who I believe the top wide receivers in this year's draft class are. 10. Josh Cameron, Baylor While Cameron is a couple inches taller, it is easy to see some shades of Deebo Samuel in the Baylor product's game, as both are essentially running backs in a receiver’s body, bullying opponents with their long arms, strong hands and ultra-physical style. 9. Zachariah Branch, Georgia Branch is likely going to generate some Tyreek Hill comparisons during the pre-draft process, powered by the 4.35 speed he demonstrated at the Combine. Like Hill, Branch is at his best as a vertical threat or in the quick game, offering the kind of instant spark to a passing attack that only elite speed can provide. 8. Antonio Williams, Clemson With 25 combined touchdowns (21 as a pass-catcher, two as a runner, two as a passer) in 43 career games at Clemson, Williams has a proven big-play knack, showing impressive spatial awareness, body control and soft hands to make difficult plays look routine. 7. Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee Brazzell reminds me a lot of Bengals star Tee Higgins in size and style, towering over cornerbacks with an imposing 6-foot-4 frame. But it's his rare burst off the snap that separates him from most taller vertical threats. 6. Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana A talented pass-catcher in a running back’s body, Cooper is at his best out of the slot, where he can bully undersized nickel cornerbacks, generating consistent yardage after the catch. 5. Denzel Boston, Washington The whole point of playing receiver is to catch touchdowns, and with 20 TDs over the past two seasons, Boston is the most prolific scorer of this year’s top wideouts. He should be able to continue this red zone mastery in the NFL, using his 6-foot-4, 209-pound frame, timing, body control and strong hands to win above the rim. 4. KC Concepcion, Texas A&amp;M With 28 combined rushing and receiving scores in 38 career games at Texas A&amp;M and North Carolina State, Concepcion is easily the top point producer of this year’s standout receiver class. Concepcion’s given name is Kevin, but KC is his preferred nickname and it better describes the silky-smooth athleticism he uses to consistently create space. 3. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State Simply put, Tyson has the best tape of this year’s receiver crop. It isn’t often that receivers of his size, twitch and tracking skills come around. Tyson is a case of "buyer beware," however, as he has missed multiple games because of injuries in each of the past three seasons. 2. Makai Lemon, USC Lemon reminds me a lot of Golden Tate, a dynamic run-after-the-catch weapon who played 11 years in the NFL. Like the 5-foot-11, 197-pound Tate, Lemon is a difficult matchup for cornerbacks because of a compact, almost RB-like frame to go with dynamic speed and top-notch ball skills. 1. Carnell Tate, Ohio State Receiver is one of the better positional groups of this year’s draft class, and Tate tops it because of his ability to win in multiple ways. The 6-foot-3, 195-pounder has excellent body control, hand-eye coordination and grit to pull in contested passes, and he’s surprisingly slippery as a route-runner with excellent tracking skills.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 NFL Draft Rankings: Who Joins Fernando Mendoza on List of Best Quarterbacks?]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft? Here's how Rob Rang ranked them.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:10:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[We all know that Fernando Mendoza is the top quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft, with the Las Vegas Raiders almost certainly set to select him with the No. 1 overall pick. But who are the other top quarterbacks in this year's draft class? Well, that's much harder to gauge. In my ranking of the top 150 prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, I only have three quarterbacks projected to be selected in the first two days of the draft. There is some intriguing quarterback talent, though, that could go early in Day 3. So, who are the top quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft? Here are my top seven. 7. Drew Allar, Penn State A classic dropback passer with an ideal frame and arm, Allar offers the basic building blocks worthy of developing. 6. Cole Payton, North Dakota State With only one year as a starter, Payton is as raw as it gets. But the 6-foot-3, 232-pound southpaw has plenty of arm and is a powerful and instinctive runner. 5. Taylen Green, Arkansas He's easily the biggest and most athletic of this QB class, yet lacks his counterparts’ accuracy. Thus begs the question: If a team is looking to develop a signal-caller, why not gamble on the one with the highest upside? 4. Carson Beck, Miami (Fla.) In some circles, Beck might be better known for his mistakes than his successes, but he’s battle-tested, a gifted natural passer and offers prototypical size. He is one of the few QBs in this class with a realistic shot of eventually being an NFL starter. 3. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU A propensity for risky throws and an injury-marred senior campaign are clear red flags, but Nussmeier has the grit, smarts and arm talent required for NFL success. He may never prove to be a frontline starter in the NFL, but he should carve out a long career, justifying a Day 2 selection. 2. Ty Simpson, Alabama Simpson, a former 5-star recruit, torched the SEC for 28 touchdowns and a conference-leading 3,567 yards in his lone season as a starter in Tuscaloosa, showing the pro-caliber accuracy to project as a future NFL starter. The traits were obvious during the throwing session at the Combine, all but cementing his position as the No. 2 quarterback in this class. Simpson has a quick release, plenty of zip and excellent touch to make every NFL throw — but there were some "deer in the headlights" moments on his game tape. Moreover, the track record of quarterbacks selected in the first round with 20 or fewer starts (Simpson has 15) is a bright red flag. 1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana Mendoza doesn’t possess the strongest arm of this class, nor is he the most dynamic running threat. He is, however, the consensus top quarterback, offering an exceptional blend of anticipation, accuracy and poise to project as a longtime, high-level NFL starter.]]>
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				    <![CDATA[theScore Bet Promo Code: Get $1,000 Bet Reset.]]>
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					<![CDATA[AC Milan Eyes Potential Santiago Gimenez, Moise Kean Swap Deal With Fiorentina]]>
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				    <![CDATA[AC Milan are reportedly exploring a creative solution to bolster their strike force by plotting a move for Fiorentina frontman Moise Kean.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:51:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[AC Milan are reportedly exploring a creative solution to bolster their strike force by plotting a move for Fiorentina forward Moise Kean. The Rossoneri are looking to structure a deal that would see Santiago Gimenez head to Florence in a bid to lower the significant financial demands of the transfer. Allegri identifies Kean as priority target According to reports in Italy, Massimiliano Allegri has set his sights on a reunion with Italy international Kean as he looks to reshape the AC Milan attack for next season. The tactician worked closely with Kean during their shared time at Juventus and believes the 26-year-old possesses the ideal physical and technical profile to lead the line at San Siro. The interest is believed to be mutual, with Kean open to a move to the fashion capital. His future in Florence has come under intense scrutiny following Fiorentina's struggles in European competition, with the Viola expected to exit the Conference League at the hands of Crystal Palace. The financial hurdles of a release clause While the sporting desire to bring Kean to Milan is clear, the financial logistics present a significant hurdle for the Rossoneri hierarchy. The striker currently has a release clause in his contract valued at €52 million, a figure that Milan are reluctant to pay in a straight cash transaction. Given that Kean's market value hasn't seen a dramatic spike over the last 12 months, the club is looking for a more economical route to a deal. To bridge the gap between their valuation and the release clause, Milan are prepared to offer a player-plus-cash package. Reports suggest that the Serie A giants are weighing up a bid that includes Mexico international Gimenez along with a cash injection of between €10m and €15m to satisfy Fiorentina’s demands. Gimenez seeking fresh start Santiago arrived at Milan with high expectations, but his debut season in Italy has been largely underwhelming. The former Feyenoord man has struggled to adapt to Allegri’s tactical demands and has failed to establish himself as a regular starter. A move to Fiorentina could provide the perfect platform for the Mexican to reignite his career in a less pressurized environment. For Fiorentina, securing a proven goalscorer like Gimenez could be an attractive proposition as they look to rebuild their squad. However, the deal remains complex due to the striker's high salary requirements and reported interest from several Premier League clubs, which could tempt the player to look toward England rather than remaining in Italy. Negotiations in early stages If successful, the transfer would represent a major reshuffle of Italy's top-tier striking options. For Milan, it is a chance to provide Allegri with a trusted lieutenant, while for Fiorentina, it offers an opportunity to refresh an attack that has lacked consistency during a difficult season. Much will depend on whether Gimenez is willing to accept a move to Florence to make the deal a reality.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Dabble Promo Code FOX Secures $10 No Deposit Bonus for the NBA Play-In Tournament]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/betting/dabble-promo-code-fox-secures-10-no-deposit-bonus-nba-play-in-tournament</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Dabble Promo Code FOX Secures $10 No Deposit Bonus for the NBA Play-In Tournament.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:35:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. The NBA Play-In Tournament tips off today with everything on the line, and new users can jump in with the Dabble Promo Code FOX to secure a $10 no deposit bonus. The NBA's best deep range threat leads the Charlotte Hornets against the Miami Heat in a win-or-go-home battle. Kon Knueppel and Lamelo Ball look to power the Hornets to a win and keep their season alive. Later, the Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Conference duel. The winner secures a playoff spot and the loser has one more chance. Claim your $10 no deposit bonus with the Dabble Promo Code FOX and get in on the high-stakes Play-In action. Dabble Fantasy How to Sign Up and Claim the Dabble Fantasy Promo Code Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets – Game Details Top Performers Last 10 Games Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns – Game Details Top Performers Last 10 Games]]>
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					<![CDATA[Underdog Fantasy Promo Code FOXSPORTS Unlocks $50 Bonus Ahead of NBA Play-In Tournament]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Underdog Fantasy Promo Code FOXSPORTS Unlocks $50 Bonus Ahead of NBA Play-In Tournament.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:34:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. The NBA Play-In is here, and teams' hopes of getting to the playoffs start and end here. New users can jump in with the Underdog Fantasy Promo Code FOXSPORTS, which unlocks Play $5, Get $50 for the NBA playoffs. The spotlight starts with the Charlotte Hornets hosting the Miami Heat in a high-pressure Eastern Conference battle where one team’s season ends tonight. Later, the Phoenix Suns take on the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Conference clash. The winner will face the No. 2 seed Spurs. Claim your $50 bonus after playing just $5 with Underdog Promo Code FOXSPORTS. Two games, four teams, and everything on the line—this is playoff basketball before the playoffs even begin. Underdog Claim the Underdog Bonus Code Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets – Game Details Top Performers Last 10 Games Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns – Game Details Top Performers Last 10 Games]]>
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					<![CDATA[How to Bet on the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament and Unlock $2000+ in Bonuses]]>
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				    <![CDATA[How to Bet on the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament and Unlock $2000+ in Bonuses.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:33:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. The NBA Play-In Tournament is here, bringing win-or-go-home chaos and some of the best betting opportunities of the year. With $2000+ in bonuses available across DraftKings, BetMGM, FanDuel and more, this is the perfect time to get involved as teams fight for their playoff lives. The action tips off with the Charlotte Hornets hosting the Miami Heat in a high-pressure Eastern Conference showdown, followed by the Phoenix Suns taking on the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Conference battle later today. The intensity only ramps up with the Golden State Warriors facing the LA Clippers and the Orlando Magic going up against the Philadelphia 76ers—four games where one mistake can end a season. From spreads and totals to player props and live betting, every angle is in play with heightened stakes and unpredictable shifts. FanDuel How to Claim the $250 in Bonus Bets, No Promo Code Needed NBA Play-In Tournament – Today Schedule &amp; Odds No. 10 Heat @ No. 9 Hornets No. 8 Trail Blazers @ No. 7 Suns DraftKings Claim the New User Offer No Promo Code Needed NBA Play-In Tournament – Wednesday Schedule &amp; Odds No. 8 Magic @ No. 7 76ers No. 10 Warriors @ No. 9 Clippers Kalshi How to Claim the Kalshi Welcome Bonus Kalshi Odds *Odds are subject to change* Caesars Sportsbook Sign Up and Claim the Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code NBA Play-In Tournament – Friday Schedule East Play-In Game West Play-In Game bet365 How to claim bet365 Promo with Bonus Code ‘FOX365’. BetMGM How to Sign Up and Claim the BetMGM Sportsbook Bonus Code]]>
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					<![CDATA[A Baltimore Bear? Pete Alonso Giving Orioles A Glimpse Of Their Potential]]>
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				    <![CDATA[With Pete Alonso finding his groove, are we starting to see how powerful the Orioles could be?]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The Orioles faced a six-run deficit and a manager nursing a foul ball to the face when things were at their lowest on Monday night. The Diamondbacks had hammered two Baltimore pitchers for seven runs in six innings. Orioles manager Craig Albernaz had exited the dugout after a foul ball off the bat of his No. 8 hitter, Jeremiah Jackson, struck his cheek and left a bloody laceration. As bleak and hopeless as all this was, the Orioles didn’t let it get to them. They had 12 outs to fight, claw back and rally, but they only needed nine. Baltimore started chipping away in the bottom of the sixth. They wanted at least a couple of big hits to mount a resurgence. Fittingly, none other than Jackson delivered a grand slam to cut the O’s deficit to 7-6. Albernaz hugged Jackson, who atoned for his frightening foul ball accident. Things were looking up. Still, the toughest challenge remained. Getting close is one thing, and taking the lead is another. For that, Baltimore would need a hero. Who else but Pete Alonso completed the comeback with a two-run home run in the seventh inning. Alonso resurrected the Orioles with an 8-7 lead in his signature absurd style, by hitting a dinger to the only person in the stadium wearing a polar bear head because, of course, he did. Alonso, the O’s new Polar Bear, turned toward his dugout, leaped into the air, and let out weeks of pent-up emotion and frustration before starting his home-run trot. For good measure, Jackson belted a solo shot in the eighth inning to pad Baltimore’s lead. Closer Ryan Helsley efficiently took care of business in the ninth, securing his league-leading fifth save of the year for a thrilling, come-from-behind 9–7 Orioles win. For the first time in a long time, the magic returned to Camden Yards. Moments like these were the reason the O’s signed Alonso to a mammoth five-year, $155 million contract this past offseason. They were eager to make the second-largest total financial commitment in Orioles history for Alonso, hoping he would be the answer in high-leverage situations and the veteran leading by example. It didn’t click right away for the slugging first baseman. Adversity and pressure crept into his psyche. On Friday, Alonso faced the media in a somber mood. He fought back tears. His voice wavered. In an eight-game stretch beginning April 3, Alonso went 2-for-31 with one RBI and no home runs. He had only one long ball in his first 15 games with the Orioles. His batting average plummeted to .167, and his slugging percentage dropped to .259. He was frustrated. He vowed to be better, more consistent. He badly wanted to turn it around. Now, the five-time All-Star is heating up. In Sunday’s 6-2 win over the Giants, Alonso went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and a run scored. In Monday’s win over Arizona, he went 2-for-3 with another double, a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored, including that energizing go-ahead home run. When Alonso is the engine of the lineup, he’s a stabilizing force that the rest of the offense can build around. He sets the tone. Now, we’ve seen how powerful the Orioles could become with a little maturity and belief. Despite a slew of injuries and persistent questions about the pitching staff, the Orioles have managed to win six of their last seven games. The young core is stepping up alongside Alonso. Good teams can overcome their weaknesses without letting the early part of the season spiral and devolve into a dilemma that’s more concerning than it needs to be. The O’s have 13 players on the injured list. But nobody could tell by the time Helsley pounded his glove on Monday night to secure the comeback win. Ace Zach Eflin exited his 2026 debut on March 31 with right elbow discomfort. A week later, his season ended after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Designated hitter Ryan Mountcastle sustained a left foot fracture and is expected to miss significant time. Second baseman Jackson Holliday is recovering from right hamate surgery. Outfielder Tyler O’Neill is on the concussion list. Over the weekend, catcher Adley Rutschman hit the IL with ankle inflammation. Right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge is dealing with shoulder inflammation. Injuries plagued the Orioles last season on the way to a last place finish in the American League East. So far, their luck in that department hasn’t been much better. But their ability to be resilient will be a key factor in times of hardship, and what we saw against a competitive Arizona club — being unfazed by a pair of Nolan Arenado home runs, including a three-run blast — was an encouraging turning point that has Orioles fans buzzing. If Alonso continues producing at a high level, then the O’s are on a playoff-caliber trajectory. If shortstop Gunnar Henderson continues his stellar start to the season — including five home runs and a .911 OPS in 16 games — and the supporting cast takes steps forward, then the O’s are a dangerous team. Still, remaining questions have to be addressed about Baltimore’s shaky pitching staff. Will they survive without Eflin? Who will step up without their ace? So far, O’s starters have allowed 40 runs in 80 innings, which is ranked 17th, or slightly below average, in the major leagues. Baltimore’s bullpen, for all its legitimate concerns entering the season, has been surprisingly solid. The relief corps ranks in MLB’s top 10 in ERA, fWAR, and strikeout percentage. Plus, there are a handful of relievers on the O’s IL, indicating this encouraging group will only get stronger. Bullpens are volatile, but what their arms have shown early on is a positive foundation for the rest of the season. So far, the Orioles are imperfect — but explosive. Monday’s huge victory was a microcosm of their initial identity. With Alonso leading the charge, Baltimore is hinting at something bigger. It was the kind of win fans have been dreaming about for months. While their confidence is still growing, the O’s magic is back. "In The Dugout" is where we provide an insider's view on the biggest and best storylines surrounding MLB's top players and teams. Deesha Thosar covers Major League Baseball as a reporter and columnist for FOX Sports. She previously covered the Mets as a beat reporter for the New York Daily News. The daughter of Indian immigrants, Deesha grew up on Long Island and now lives in Queens. Follow her on Twitter at @DeeshaThosar.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 NBA Draft Declarations Tracker: Washington's Hannes Steinbach Declares]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Here are the notable college basketball players who have declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:55:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[It's that time of the year in college basketball! Some players are declaring for the NBA Draft, others are entering the transfer portal — and some are doing both. Here's who has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, as of April 10: Washington F Hannes Steinbach (source) Baylor G Cameron Carr (source) North Carolina F Caleb Wilson (source) Arkansas G Meleek Thomas (source) Iowa State F Milan Momcilovic (source) Baylor G Tounde Yessoufou (source) Michigan State G Jeremy Fears Jr. (also entering portal for college eligibility) Stanford G Ebuka Okorie (source) Houston F Chris Cenac Jr. (source) Texas G Dailyn Swain (source) Alabama G Labaron Philon Jr. (source) Santa Clara F Allen Graves (also entering portal for college eligibility) Arizona G Jaden Bradley (source) Louisville G Ryan Conwell (source) Wisconsin G John Blackwell (also entering portal for college eligibility) Butler F Michael Ajayi (source) Texas Tech F LeJuan Watts (also entering portal for college eligibility) Tulane G Rowan Brumbaugh (also entering portal for college eligibility) California G Dai Dai Ames (also entering portal for college eligibility) Elon G Chandler Cuthrell (source) Kentucky G Malachi Moreno (also entering portal for college eligibility) Villanova G Acaden Lewis (also entering portal for college eligibility) Kansas F Flory Bidunga (also entering portal for college eligibility) North Carolina F Caleb Wilson (source) Texas Tech G Christian Anderson (source) Radford G Dennis Parker Jr. (also entering portal for college eligibility) Louisville G Mikel Brown Jr. (source) Wake Forest G Juke Harris (also entering portal for college eligibility)]]>
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					<![CDATA[Kalshi Promo Code FOXSPORTS Unlocks a $10 Bonus for the NBA Play-in Tournament]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/betting/kalshi-promo-code-foxsports-unlocks-10-bonus-nba-play-in-tournament</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Kalshi Promo Code FOXSPORTS Unlocks a $10 Bonus for the NBA Play-in Tournament.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:53:38 -0400</pubDate>
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					<![CDATA[2026 College Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker: Indiana Lands Transfer Center]]>
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				    <![CDATA[The college basketball transfer portal officially opened on April 7, and we're keeping up with all the moves here.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:23:52 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The 2025-26 college basketball season has ended, and the transfer portal officially opened on April 7. It will remain open for two weeks, in which key players will make decisions that will impact seasons to come. Let's take a look at some of the top players who have hit the portal, and the new destinations they have selected. Samet Yigitoglu chooses Indiana SMU transfer Samet Yigitoglu has transferred to Indiana, per Jonathon Givony. Yigitoglu averaged 10.7 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, helping the Mustangs make an NCAA Tournament appearance during his sophomore season. The 7-foot-2 center from Turkey has two years of eligibility remaining. Rihard Vavers transfers to Memphis Washington State transfer Rihards Vavers has selected Memphis as his next school, per Jon Rothstein. Vavers averaged 11.4 points during his junior season at Washington State. The Latvian guard has one season of eligibility remaining. Ohio State transfer Devin Royal joins Villanova Devin Royal has transferred to Villanova, per Joe Tipton. Royal averaged 13.7 points and 5.7 rebounds during his junior season at Ohio State. He played three seasons with the Buckeyes, earning his first trip to the NCAA Tournament in 2026, alongside Bruce Thornton. Royal will join a frontcourt that also added Oregon transfer Kwame Evans Jr. Georgetown guard KJ Lewis joins USC Georgetown's KJ Lewis has committed to USC, per Joe Tipton. For a second straight season, Lewis will enter the transfer portal. He played two seasons at Arizona before coming to Georgetown, and will now finish out his collegiate career at a third stop. UNC transfer Derek Dixon chooses Wildcats Derek Dixon has transferred to Arizona, per DraftExpress. During his freshman year at UNC, Dixon averaged 6.5 points per game on 22.3 minutes per game. He also shot an impressive 39.7% from 3-point range. Dixon was the second portal addition Arizona made to its backcourt on Monday after landing Washington transfer JJ Mandaquit. Notre Dame transfer Markus Burton joins Indiana Notre Dame's Markus Burton committed to Indiana, per JoeTipton. Burton averaged 18.5 points through the first 10 games before sustaining a season-ending ankle injury during his junior year with the Irish. He is expected to receive a medical redshirt, giving him two more years of eligibility with the Hoosiers. Virginia Tech transfer Avdalas joins UNC Neoklis Avdalas is officially leaving Virginia Tech behind, as the 6'9 forward from Greece has committed to UNC, per Joe Tipton. The freshman averaged 12.1 points and 4.6 assists each game this season as a freshman playing 31.7 minutes per game. He will be Michael Malone's first new addition to a Tar Heels squad that lost a significant number of players to the portal. Avdalas previously played internationally, for Greece's HEBA A1 League. Twice in the 2025-2026 season he scored 30 points, and he was named ACC Rookie of the Week on two occasions, as well. Texas Tech transfer Jaylen Petty chooses UCLA Petty reportedly committed to UCLA on Sunday, per Bruin Report Online. He averaged 9.9 points per game during his freshman season at Texas Tech. The 6-foot-1 guard brings a scoring punch and tough playstyle to the Bruins, with three years of eligibility remaining. TCU transfer David Punch joins Longhorns The 6-foot-7 Punch will be joining Texas after two years at TCU, per Joe Tipton. He averaged 14.1 points, nearly seven boards, and 1.9 blocks per game during his sophomore season, earning himself an All-Big 12 honorable mention. Houston transfer Isiah Harwell joins Bulldogs Isiah Harwell will be joining Gonzaga in the upcoming season, per PeteThamel. The former five-star recruit was a projected NBA Draft pick entering the season, but struggled in his freshman season, averaging only 3.6 points on 27.9% from the field. After a rocky season, a fresh start in Spokane could potentially boost his confidence. Georgia transfer Somto Cyril joins Miami (Fla.) Georgia big man Somto Cyril will be joining Miami, per On3. The 6-foot-11 center averaged 9.3 points per game, 5.4 rebounds per game, and had the most blocks in the SEC this past season. Before college, Cyril, who has been nicknamed "Baby Shaq," was the 2023 Overtime Elite (OTE) Defensive Player of the Year, a sign of his ever-present defensive game. LSU transfer Dedan Thomas Jr. joins Houston Thomas is leaving the Tigers for the Cougars, per On3. Thomas, who spent the first two seasons of his collegiate career playing for the UNLV Rebels, averaged 15.3 points and 6.5 assists per game at LSU last season, while shooting 45.9/30.2/83.3. That said, his season ended after 16 games due to a foot injury. Thomas joins a Houston team that was eliminated in the Sweet 16 in this year's NCAA Men's Tournament. Belmont transfer Sam Orme joins Cornhuskers Sam Orme, one of the most prolific shooters in the Missouri Valley Conference, made his commitment to Nebraska, per Pete Thamel. Coming off of an extremely efficient season, in 25.7 minutes per game, he poured in 12.7 points on 55.9% from the field and 39.7% from 3-point range. He also earned All-MVC freshman team honors during his first year and second-team All-MVC most recently. Tennessee transfer J.P. Estrella joins national champions J.P. Estrella reportedly transferred to Michigan after three years at Tennessee. Estrella averaged 10 points and 5.4 rebounds per game in his junior season with the Volunteers. At 6-foot-11, 241-pounds, he'll help the Wolverines replace the potential departures of forwards Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. San Diego State transfer Miles Byrd chooses next school Miles Byrd will reportedly play his final season of college basketball at Providence. He averaged 10.4 points and 1.9 steals per game in his fourth season at San Diego State, earning the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year award. He entered the portal after his fourth year with the Aztecs, and becomes the first non-South Florida transfer to join coach Bryan Hodgson and the Friars. Tennessee women land Big Sky Player of the Year Naomi White transferred to Tennessee on Thursday. White led the Big Sky conference, averaging 20.8 points per game and shooting 46.5% from 3-point range, on her way to earning Player of the Year as a freshman. She's the first transfer to choose the Lady Vols, who lost a slew of key players after the 2025-26 season. Top scorer Haggerty to enter transfer portal You know it's transfer portal season, as PJ Haggerty is entering it once more, per College Basketball Content and the Topeka Capital-Journal. If Haggerty transfers, the guard will be playing for his fifth school in five seasons: most recently, Haggerty was with Kansas State, and before that TCU, Tulsa and Memphis. Haggerty led the American Athletic Conference in scoring in 2024-2025, then finished with a career-high 23.4 points per game in 2025-2026 with the Wildcats, good for fourth in the nation and second in the Big 12 behind BYU's AJ Dybantsa. He also averaged 5.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 steals, finishing as one of just two players on K-State with over 1,000 minutes played this season, and wrapped with a Player Efficiency Rating of exactly 20.0. Virginia star Kymora Johnson to enter portal Junior guard Kymora Johnson, who helped lead Virginia to the Sweet 16 in 2026 as the first-ever First Four team to do so, is preparing to enter the transfer portal, per On3. Johnson has spent all three years of her college career with Virginia, but after the Lady Hoos fired coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton in a surprise move over the weekend, Johnson is moving on. She led the ACC in minutes per game this past season, for the second year in a row, punctuated by a 50-minute double-overtime performance against Iowa in the round of 32. Johnson was also first in the ACC in assists, averaging 5.9, and scored 19.5 points per game, good for second in the conference behind Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo. Johnson immediately becomes one of the top talents in the women's portal, joining the likes of Iowa State's Audi Crooks and Tennessee's Talaysia Cooper. John Blackwell testing NBA waters, also entering portal John Blackwell is leaving Wisconsin after scoring 19.1 points per game for the Badgers this season. Blackwell issued an Instagram post Monday saying he won’t return to Wisconsin next season and is instead going through the NBA draft process while also entering his name in the transfer portal. The transfer portal for basketball officially opens Tuesday. "This was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make because my experience here has been nothing short of incredible," Blackwell said in his Instagram post. "The work I’ve put in alongside the guidance and direction I’ve received from Coach (Greg) Gard and his staff has helped me grow into a player I didn’t know I could become. "But that growth is exactly what’s driving this decision. I believe I owe it to myself and my family to chase the highest level I can reach, and this is the right time to take that step and leap of faith." The 6-foot-4 guard had 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game for Wisconsin as a junior while helping the Badgers go 24-11. He made 2.8 3-pointers per game and shot 38.9% from beyond the arc. He played particularly well late in the year. Blackwell scored 24 points as Wisconsin beat Purdue in its regular-season finale. He averaged 26 points in three Big Ten Tournament games, including 34 against Washington and 31 in an overtime victory over Illinois. Kansas Jayhawks star Flory Bidunga departing Lawrence The Jayhawks' sophomore forward is declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft but is maintaining his college eligibility by entering the portal, per ESPN. Bidunga, a five-star recruit, averaged 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and a Big 12-high 2.6 blocks per game, while shooting a Big 12-high 64.0% from the field. Kansas went 24-11 overall and 12-6 in Big 12 play, good for fourth in the conference and enough to earn a No. 4 seed in the 2026 NCAA Men's Tournament. That said, Bidunga and the Jayhawks were eliminated by St. John's in the second round of the tournament. Audi Crooks to enter transfer portal Iowa State junior center Audi Crooks is set to enter the transfer portal on April 7, per ESPN. The move comes after the majority of the Cyclones' existing roster either declared intentions for the portal or were set to graduate – Crooks was the lone top player left on the team following the announcements of junior forward Addy Brown and junior guard Jada Williams. Arianna Jackson is the only starter to announce she would return next season, and Crooks is the 10th Iowa State player to announce plans to enter the portal overall. "I still believe the grass is greener where you water it, and I've done that here," Crooks said in a social media post. "It's why I want you to hear from me directly that I have decided to enter the portal and explore what it means to take root again in new ground." This is significant news not just for Iowa State, but the league in general. Crooks was the second-ranked scorer in the nation in the 2025-2026 season, averaging 25.8 points per game while shooting 65% and pulling down 7.7 rebounds. Crooks led the Big 12 in points per game, shooting percentage, 2P% and effective FG%, and was named a Second Team All-American by the Associated Press and USBWA. Besides rebounds, the 6-foot-3 Crooks does not have much of a defensive presence, but she's one of the most dominant scorers in the nation and ranks fourth in Player Efficiency Rating this season, behind 2026 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year, South Dakota State's Brooklyn Meyer, North Dakota State's Avery Koenen, and UConn's Sarah Strong, putting Crooks ahead of the likes of Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo, UCLA's Lauren Betts and Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes. Crooks caught the nation's attention as a freshman when she scored 40 points in an NCAA Tournament win over Maryland. Nearly unstoppable in the low post, she scored at least 30 points in 17 games in three seasons and went over 40 five times this season. Tyler Lundblade commits to Tennessee Former Belmont forward Tyler Lundblade reportedly transferred to Tennessee, announcing his commitment on Wednesday. Lundblade was able to forgo college basketball's new April 7 portal opening date because he is a grad transfer. He is an elite perimeter shooter, who led the nation in 3-point percentage (48.1) during his junior season at Belmont in 2024-25, and averaged 15.6 points per game last season. Lundblade began his college career at TCU, before transferring to Belmont, and now is onto his third school. Freddie Dilione V intends to enter transfer portal Penn State's dynamic scorer in Dilione V plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-5 junior led the Nittany Lions in scoring with 14 points per game, and notched 20-point games against Minnesota, Purdue and Michigan State. Mouhamed Sylla plans to enter the transfer portal Georgia Tech's 6-foot-10 freshman center plans on entering the transfer portal, per Joe Tipton. He had a solid freshman season. He averaged 9.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks each game. South Florida's Wes Enis seeks the transfer portal upon opening Wes Enis will be entering the transfer portal with a ‘Do Not Contact’ tag, per On3. During the American Conerence tournament, he was averaging 21.5 points and 2.5 steals, also collecting a spot in the All-AAC First Team. Overall, he averaged 16.4 points, 2.4 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game, showing increased aggression on the boards. South Florida's former coach Bryan Hodgson went to Providence, so Enis' DNC could indicate he is following him there. Kansas State's David Castillo enters transfer portal Castillo is headed to the transfer portal after two seasons with Kansas State. The 6-1 guard was one of the Wildcat's bright spots last season as he averaged 10.1 points per game. Castillo enters the portal with two more years of eligibility remaining. Akai Fleming plans to enter portal Fleming, a 6-4 guard, played in 30 games and started 22 with the Yellow Jackets and averaged 10.4 points per game and finished as Georgia Tech's leading freshman scorer. Star Oakland Guard departs for transfer portal Senior Brody Robinson has announced his plans to transfer from Oakland University for his final year of Eligibility. The 5-11 guard led the Golden Grizzlies in scoring, averaging 17.6 points and 6.7 assists per game. Robinson also started in all 32 games as well as six full 40-minute games. Alex Wilkins intends to enter transfer portal After one season with the Paladins, Wilkins plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-5 freshman guard, and one of the Paladin's most dynamic players, contributed 21 points against UConn in the NCAA Tournament. Mason Porter-Brown leaves LIU for portal Porter-Brown has announced his plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-6 guard averaged 7.8 points and 3.4 rebounds with the Sharks. Porter-Brown appeared in 27 games with 22 starts and was named All-Citrus Conference honorable mention. Georgetown guard intends to enter transfer portal Malik Mack plans to enter the transfer portal after his second season with Georgetown. He had a solid season with 13.6 points and 4.1 assists. He also played for Harvard during his freshman year, averaging 17.2 points, 4.8 assists and 1.3 steals. Georgia's star rim-protector plans to enter transfer portal Somtochukwu Cyril has plans to enter the transfer portal after leading the SEC in blocks per game with 2.3. This defensive-heavy season also included 9.3 points on the other end and 5.4 boards per game. Brant Byers plans on entering the transfer portal After stepping into a larger role this season with Miami (OH), he decided it was time to part ways. Byers will be entering the NCAA transfer portal. He averaged 14.2 points on an impressive 47.8% field goal percentage and 4.1 rebounds. He was also named ALl-MAC after his breakout season. Freshman Jalen Haralson leaving Notre Dame for portal Haralson is intending to enter the transfer portal. The 6-7, 220-pound guard averaged 16.2 points this season, which marks the 4th all-time for a Notre Dame freshman. Haralson also saw action in 27 games with 23 starts.  Austin Nunez intends to enter transfer portal UTSA guard Austin Nunez has entered the transfer with one year of eligibility remaining. The 6-2 guard averaged 12.4 points, three assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game with the Roadrunners. Thomas Dowd plans to leave Troy The 6-8 junior is reportedly planning on entering the transfer portal. He had a great season, averaging 14.4 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.3 blocks each game, making the first team All-Sun Belt. Buffalo's Star intends to hit the transfer portal Daniel Freitag plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. This past season, he averaged 19.8 points per game, dishing out 3.8 dimes a game and grabbing 4.3 boards each game. Though his first season with Wisconsin didn't go to plan due to an ankle injury, he came back and had a stellar season with the Bulls. Georgia Tech's Baye Ndongo intends to enter transfer portal The 6-9 forward plans to enter the transfer portal, per Draft Express. He spent the last three seasons with the Yellow Jackets, averaging 12.6 points, 8.5 boards, and 1.1 blocks. This season, he was the second-leading scorer on the team behind senior forward Kowacie Reeves. Isaiah Harwell plans to leave Houston The No. 14 recruit coming out of high school spent a season with Houston and decided it was time to leave. He plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal after a lackluster season. In 2024, he tore his ACL, greatly affecting his ability to play at the highest level, as this season he averaged only 3.6 points and 2.0 rebounds. He did show flashes of success, having a 20-point performance against Jackson State. Sananda Fru plans to enter transfer portal The 6-11 center from Berlin, Germany, will be entering the transfer portal. The German center was ranked among the ACC's top offensive rebounders and shot-blockers. He started 29 of his 35 games, delivering 9.0 points and 6.1 rebounds, all while shooting 75.3% from the field.  Anthony Robinson plans to leave Missouri The 6-3 junior plans to enter the transfer portal. Starting over half of his 33 games played, he contributed a solid 8.9 points, 3 assists and 1.6 steals per game. His steal numbers earned him a spot in the SEC All-Defensive team last year. Georgia's Jeremiah Wilkinson plans to enter transfer portal Georgia guard Jeremiah Wilkinson plans to enter the transfer portal. The 6-1 sophomore had a stellar season offensively, delivering 17.4 points, starting 21 of his 31 games played. He played one season with the Bulldogs after spending his freshman year at Cal. He also had a solid offensive season there, averaging 15 points per game for the Bears. Andrew McKeever intends to enter transfer portal The 7-3 sophomore plans to enter the transfer portal after averaging 8.2 points and an impressive 9.2 rebounds coming off the bench. McKeever becomes the latest Saint Mary's player to leave the school after head coach Randy Bennett took the job at Arizona State. Devin Royal plans to leave Ohio State The 6-6 junior forward will be entering the transfer portal. Devin Royal spent three seasons with the Buckeyes, averaging 10.6 points and 4.9 rebounds across his time with Ohio State. Kentucky's Jaland Lowe plans to enter transfer portal Lowe will be entering the transfer portal when it opens. The 6-1 junior played only one season with the Wildcats, and only played nine games until he suffered a season-ending injury to his left shoulder. Though a limited sample size, he had eight points and 2.4 assists coming off the bench for the majority of his games because of lingering injuries. Fifth-year senior Frankie Collins intends to enter transfer portal Entering his last potential season of eligibility, Frankie Collins will need a medical hardship waiver to be available as a playe. He would be going into his sixth season as a college basketball player, previously playing with Michigan, ASU, TCU, and most recently, Vanderbilt. He averaged 7.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists, until the 9th game of the season where he suffered a torn meniscus. Isaiah Johnson plans to enter transfer portal The 18-year-old breakout star has announced his desire to enter the transfer portal. Receiving an All-Big 12 Honorable mention, and leading all the Power-4 freshman guards in scoring efficiency, he'll be a coveted target for teams looking for a new point guard. He averaged 16.9 points, one steal, and three assists a game, all while starting only 15 of his 32 games played. He also broke Colorado's all-time freshman scoring record with a staggering total of 540 points. SDSU's Miles Byrd intends to enter transfer portal The 6-6 junior has declared his intention to transfer. Miles Byrd is entering his final year of eligibility after three seasons with the Aztecs. He contributed solid numbers, averaging 10.4 points, 2.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds, starting every game. SDSU finished the season 14-6, placing second in the Mountain West Conference tournament, just barely missing the NCAA tournament. Karson Templin plans to leave Utah State The Mountain West Conference's sixth man of the year, Karson Templin, has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal. The 6-9, 230-pound forward added much-needed intensity off the bench and played a crucial role in their conference championship, as well as NCAA tournament qualification. He poured in 8.8 points and 4.2 rebounds, shooting 50.2% from the field. Utah State coach Jarrod Calhoun left for Cincinnati, which certainly impacted Templin's decision, but it's possible he returns to Logan. LSU's Dedan Thomas Jr. plans to enter transfer portal Upon its opening, Dedan Thomas Jr. will be entering the transfer portal. The 6-1 junior averaged 15.3 points, 6.5 assists on 45.9 from the field. This season was cut short due to a left-foot injury causing him to play only 16 of the 31 games with the Tigers. Center Olivier Rioux intends to leave Florida Rioux is entering the portal, according to The Field of 68. The redshirt freshman, who's listed as the tallest basketball player in the world at 7-foot-9, appeared in 11 games for the Gators this season, playing just 1.5 minutes per contest. After earning a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, Florida was eliminated by the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second round of the tournament. Williams leaving Iowa State for portal In addition to the other Iowa State players already sent to enter the transfer portal, junior guard Jada Williams is also planning to leave the team for a new one next season. Per USA Today, Williams, who averaged 15.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, a steal and a Big 12-leading 7.7 assists per game joins junior forward Addy Brown, sophomore guard Reagan Wilson, freshman guard Reese Beaty, sophomore guard Aili Tanke and junior center Lilly Taulelei, as was already known, along with another newly announced Cyclones player in junior forward Alisa Williams and freshman guard Freya Jensen. Tennessee loses three players to transfer portal The Tennessee Volunteers are down two key players after announcing plans to enter the transfer portal, which includes junior Talaysia Cooper, former five-star Mya Paludo and Mia Paludo. Cooper enters the portal with one year of eligibility remaining. The 6-0 guard averaged 16.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.7 steals per game this season with the Volunteers. Mya and her sister Mia Paludo also announced their plans to enter the portal after one season with Tennessee. Mia, a 5-6 freshman guard, averaged 10.4 points and 2.4 and her sister, Mya, averaged just 1.8 points per game. The Volunteers lose two pivotal playmakers in Mia and Cooper, and will turn to replace a sharpshooter in Mia. Five Iowa State players set to enter portal Five Iowa State women's players, including one of its stars, Addy Brown, are planning to enter the transfer portal on April 7 per the Des Moines Register. Brown played in just 21 game this season thanks to an unnamed lower-body injury, but at the initial time of her absence she was second on the Cyclones in points, rebounds and assists per game – the versatile star was missed in-season, and the forward's absence for her senior season will leave a hole that Iowa State must fill, as well. Brown averaged 31.5 minutes, 13.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists and just 1.8 fouls per game over her three years for Iowa State. Brown isn't the only Cyclones player to announce her intentions to play elsewhere in 2026-2027, however. Sophomore guard Reagan Wilson, freshman guard Reese Beaty, sophomore guard Aili Tanke and junior center Lilly Taulelei will also enter the portal. All of those besides Beaty averaged 9 minutes per game or fewer in 2025-2026, but those are still openings that have to be filled by a team that will now be without the player whose absence helped to crater what had been a promising campaign. San Diego State guard BJ Davis plans to enter transfer portal After starting 31 games in his sophomore season, Davis took a step back, coming off the bench as a junior at San Diego State. With starting point guard Elzie Harrington continuing to progress, Davis plans to go elsewhere for his final season of eligibility. Saint Mary's forward Paulius Murauskas plans to enter transfer portal After head coach Randy Bennett left Saint Mary's for Arizona State, Murauskas was the first domino to fall. He played one season at Arizona and two at Saint Mary's, where he led the team in scoring with 18.4 points per game this season. The Gaels made the NCAA Tournament in each of Murauskas' two seasons. He has one year of eligibility remaining. North Dakota guard Greyson Uelmen plans to enter transfer portal After a valiant effort fell short in the Summit League Tournament title game, North Dakota guard Greyson Uelmen will enter the transfer portal. Uelmen has two seasons of eligibility remaining. Oregon stars plan to enter the transfer portal After a 12-20 season, Oregon has lost two of its top players. Forward Kwame Evans Jr. and point guard Jackson Shelstad plan to enter the transfer portal. Evans will have one year of eligibility remaining, while Shelstad will have two because he played only 12 games due to an injury to his right hand. North Dakota State guard Damari Wheeler-Thomas plans to enter the portal After three seasons at North Dakota State, Wheeler-Thomas plans to enter the transfer portal. He averaged 14.5 points in his junior season, and helped the Bison earn an NCAA Tournament automatic bid as a 14-seed. South Carolina guard Eli Ellis plans to enter portal Ellis, 6-foot, averaged 8.6 points per game, coming off the bench for the Gamecocks in his freshman season. He has three years of eligibility remaining. Robert Morris forward DeSean Goode plans to enter portal Goode averaged 15.2 points and 8.7 rebounds during his sophomore season at Robert Morris, and won Player of the Year in the Horizon Conference. He has two years of eligibility remaining. The Associated Press contributed to this report.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Freeman on Giants Job Pitch: Coaching 'Special' Jeremiyah Love 'Intriguing']]>
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				    <![CDATA[Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman addressed the New York Giants' interest in him this offseason, and what he thought of the opportunity to coach Jeremiyah Love in the NFL.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:56:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has found himself making the media rounds with the NFL Draft kicking off April 23, as all eyes are on star Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love. Freeman has consistently praised Love, as he projects as one of the top players in the class. Love has frequently been connected to the New York Giants throughout the draft process. The Giants also expressed interest in speaking with Freeman earlier this offseason about their head coaching opening, a connection that added another layer when he appeared on Up &amp; Adams with Kay Adams on Tuesday morning. Freeman also spoke about what it would have meant to coach Love at the next level. "That was the intriguing part," Freeman said. "Knowing that you got one of the best players in the country that’s going to have an opportunity to be one of those top five picks, but I’m as happy as can be, but I’m excited for him and many other guys to show what they can do at the next level." [Marcus Freeman on Jeremiyah Love: ‘He’s a Unicorn'] Even with Freeman eventually passing on the NFL to remain with the Fighting Irish, his constant praise of Love hasn’t stopped. It’s not necessarily about the talent that Love could bring to an NFL team, but it’s about the person he is on and off the field. "Just the authentic person that he is," Freeman said. "You see the football player and the special talent that he has, but he’s such a unique individual. A great young man that has an innocence about him that just enjoy life." Love has become a central figure in what Freeman is building at Notre Dame and his departure will be felt well beyond the stat sheet. Freeman pointed to the leadership and presence Love brings as the biggest void the program will have to replace. "You miss him because he brings a certain energy to the people around him," Freeman said. "It might not be about what he says. It’s just how he goes about his life, his business and you’re going to miss him. He’s definitely going to leave a hole in our program." [2026 NFL Draft: Why Jeremiyah Love's Talent Transcends Value of RB Position] Love has anchored the Fighting Irish backfield over the past two seasons, turning 362 carries into 2,497 yards and 35 touchdowns. During his time in South Bend, Love established himself as one of the most productive running backs in the country. "Jeremiyah is a guy that could have got the ball every single play, but that’s not what’s best for him or the team," Freeman said. "I’m excited to see when he’s featured in an NFL program and what he’s going to do at that level because I think he’s going to be really successful."]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 FIFA World Cup Ultimate Fanbase! Will France, Argentina, England Advance?]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/2026-fifa-world-cup-ultimate-fanbase</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Which World Cup fanbase will be the loudest? The most fun? The most passionate? Vote in our 2026 FIFA World Cup Ultimate Fanbase.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:45:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The world's best sporting event – the 2026 FIFA World Cup — is coming this summer, and it's going to be bigger and better than ever. But which fans of the 48 teams will be the loudest? The most fun and the most passionate? Vote in our 2026 FIFA World Cup Ultimate Fanbase, sponsored by Lay's! How To Vote? Easy! All voting takes place across the @FOXSoccer social accounts. So if you don't already follow FOX Soccer, do so now! You'll be able to vote on: - Instagram- Facebook- YouTube - X Or check out the polls below.  Vote on your platform of choice and it will count! The teams were seeded by each of their combined social media followings – including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube. We're now into the Sweet Sixteen of our bracket. Here's how things stand: Voting will take place over the entire month of April with a winner announced on the last day of the month! The winners will get an official billboard touting your nation as the best fans in front of your team's 2026 FIFA World Cup training facility! Round-of-16 Voting Continues: How It Works? This bracket has been whittled down, with 16 teams remaining of the 48 qualified sides for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Those teams are separated into four quadrants consisting of three of the current World Cup groups in each. Previous Round-of-16 Results - In Region 1, Brazil fans def. South Korea fans; - In Region 2, Mexico fans def. Morocco fans. Both Brazil and Mexico now advance to the quarterfinals. Congrats! Second-Round Results In Region 4 (which includes J/K/L): - England fans def. Croatia fans;- Colombia fans def. Algeria fans;- Argentina fans def. Ghana fans;- Portugal fans def. Austria fans. These four fanbases move into the quarterfinals. Congrats! In Region 3 (which includes G/H/I): - France fans def. Norway fans;- Belgium fans def. Egypt fans;- Uruguay fans def. Ghana fans;- Spain fans def. Saudi Arabia fans. Those four fanbases move into the quarterfinals. Congrats! In Region 2 (which includes D/E/F): - Netherlands fans def. USA fans;- Germany fans def. Japan fans;- Türkiye fans def. Australia fans;- Ecuador fans def. Paraguay fans. Those four fanbases move into the quarterfinals. Congrats! In Region 1 (which includes Groups A/B/C): - Mexico fans def. South Africa fans;- Brazil fans def. Switzerland fans;- Morocco fans def. Czechia fans;- South Korea fans def. Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina fans. Those four fanbases move into the quarterfinals. Congrats! Previous First-Round Results In Region 1 (which includes Groups A/B/C): - Switzerland fans def. Canada fans;- Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina fans def. Scotland fans;- Czechia fans def. Qatar fans;- South Africa fans def. Haiti fans. Those four fanbases move onto the second round. Congrats! In Region 2 (which includes Groups D/E/F): - Japan fans def. Sweden fans;- Paraguay fans def. Tunisia fans;- Netherlands fans def. Ivory Coast fans;- Australia fans def. Curaçao fans. Those four fanbases move onto the second round. Congrats! In Region 3 (which includes Groups G/H/I): - Belgium fans def. Cape Verde fans;- Uruguay fans def. New Zealand fans;- Saudi Arabia fans def. Iraq fans;- Norway fans def. Iran fans. Those four fanbases move onto the second round. Congrats! In Region 4 (which includes Groups J/K/L): - Croatia fans def. Congo DR fans;- Algeria fans def. Uzbekistan fans; - Ghana fans def. Panama fans;- Jordan fans def. Austria fans. Those four fanbases move onto the second round. Congrats! 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports apps. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in primetime across FOX (21) and FS1 (19).]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 WNBA Title Odds: Liberty New Favorites After Draft; Where Do Fever Land?]]>
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				    <![CDATA[The New York Liberty surged up the championship oddsboard after the WNBA Draft. Here are the latest odds.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:18:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Last year, the Las Vegas Aces captured their third WNBA title in four years, sweeping the Phoenix Mercury 4-0 in the best-of-seven series. Can A'ja Wilson &amp; Co. make it two in a row by winning in 2026? Here are the latest odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of April 14. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. 2026 WNBA Championship New York Liberty: +230 (bet $10 to win $33 total)Indiana Fever: +425 (bet $10 to win $52.50 total)Las Vegas Aces: +450 (bet $10 to win $55 total)Atlanta Dream: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)Minnesota Lynx: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)Los Angeles Sparks: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)Phoenix Mercury: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)Dallas Wings: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)Golden State Valkyries: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total)Chicago Sky: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)Washington Mystics: +15000 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)Toronto Tempo: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)Seattle Storm: +25000 (bet $10 to win $260 total)Portland Fire: +40000 (bet $10 to win $4,010 total) New Favorites: The New York Liberty climbed up the oddsboard, moving to +230 from +500 after the WNBA Draft. In the draft, New York used its lone pick to select 19-year-old Manuela Puoch, grabbing the Australian forward at No. 41. However, the Liberty had been making moves in an effort to build out a championship roster. On April 7, the team extended a core qualifying offer to Sabrina Ionescu and the day before the draft on April 13, Rebecca Allen signed a contract with New York. And on the weekend before the draft, reports that Satou Sabally would sign a multiyear deal to join the New York Liberty rocked the W. The franchise's lone title came in 2024, and they have three conference championships. Clark &amp; Company: Second on the board is Indiana. The Fever played a majority of their 2025 season without star guard Caitlin Clark and still made it to the WNBA semifinals, pushing the Aces to five games. With Clark, can they take it a step further and make it to the WNBA Finals? Reigning Champions: Las Vegas is coming off a historic year when it went into the All-Star break at 14-14 but then turned things around by winning 16 straight from Aug. 3 to end the season. Led by superstar A'ja Wilson — who claimed her fourth regular-season MVP in 2025 — the Aces only lost three games during the 2025 postseason en route to winning the title.]]>
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					<![CDATA[NASCAR Power Rankings: Ty Gibbs Moves On Up After 1st Cup Win]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nascar/nascar-power-rankings-ty-gibbs-winner-moving-up-after-bristol</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Ty Gibbs made a jump up the power rankings after finally getting his first victory in the NASCAR Cup Series.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:52:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Ty Gibbs has six consecutive finishes of sixth or better, with his latest finish being his best. The 23-year-old Joe Gibbs Racing driver’s victory last Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway allowed him to continue to climb in these rankings. Tyler Reddick, though, with four wins and six top-10 finishes in the eight races this year, remains in the No. 1 spot. Here are my power rankings heading into the race this weekend at Kansas Speedway: Dropped out: Austin Cindric (Last Week: 9), Brad Keselowski (Last Week: 10). On the verge: Chris Buescher, Austin Cindric, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Daniel Suarez, Bubba Wallace 10. Ryan Preece (Last Week: Not Ranked)RFK Racing No. 60 Ford Preece had finished 11th, 12th or 13th in the last four races heading into Bristol, where he placed eighth. He’d like more top 10s, but there’s something to be said about Preece's consistency. 9. Christopher Bell (Last Week: 7)Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 Toyota Bell had an awful day at Bristol with a speeding penalty and then hit the wall as he tried to rally. His 27th-place day was one to forget. 8. Chase Briscoe (Last Week: Not Ranked)Joe Gibbs Racing No. 18 Toyota Briscoe ran among the leaders all day at Bristol, as he finished fourth in the first stage, fifth in the second stage and fifth in the race. After a rough start to the year, he’s moved up to 17th in the standings and is just one point out of a Chase spot. 7. William Byron (Last Week: 6)Hendrick Motorsports No. 24 Chevrolet Byron had steering rack issues in qualifying. And while they made fixes prior to the race, Byron never got the handle on the car, and he was five laps down in 30th by the end of the race at Bristol. 6. Chase Elliott (Last Week: 4)Hendrick Motorsports No. 9 Chevrolet Coming off the Martinsville win, Elliott had a meh weekend. He started 18th and finished 24th at Bristol on a day when he spun during the race and finished one lap down. 5. Denny Hamlin (Last Week: 2)Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 Toyota Hamlin looked like he could potentially challenge for the win early at Bristol, but he faded over the final stage and finished ninth. He’s still third in the Cup standings and will be a threat this weekend at Kansas. 4. Kyle Larson (Last Week: 8)Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 Chevrolet Larson led a race-high 284 laps at Bristol but in the end finished third with what he felt was the third-best car in the field. He has to be looking forward to Kansas, where he won a year ago. 3. Ryan Blaney (Last Week: 3)Team Penske No. 12 Ford Blaney looked like he was going to earn his second win of the season before a late caution at Bristol, where he opted to take four tires. He couldn’t rally past Gibbs, though. He had to settle for second on a day when he led 190 laps, and it would have been more if his pit crew had executed better. 2. Ty Gibbs (Last Week: 5)Joe Gibbs Racing No. 54 Toyota He’s a winner in the Cup Series now. Gibbs continues his great run with five top-five finishes in his last six races (and sixth in the other race). He never led a lap until the final 25 laps and held off two Cup champions (Blaney and Larson) for the win. 1. Tyler Reddick (Last Week: 1)23XI Racing No. 45 Toyota Reddick didn’t lead a lap but started second and finished fourth. That’s a solid day for a team and driver who needed to improve on the short tracks.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Mascherano Steps Down As Inter Miami Coach, Four Months After Winning MLS Cup]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Javier Mascherano is out as Inter Miami’s coach, a stunning move that comes only four months after leading Lionel Messi’s club to the MLS Cup title, Guillermo Hoyos will coach in the interim.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:49:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Javier Mascherano is out as Inter Miami’s coach, a stunning move that comes only four months after leading Lionel Messi’s club to the MLS Cup title. Mascherano, a former teammate of Messi at Barcelona and with Argentina's national team before reuniting with him as coach, is leaving for personal reasons, the team said. Mascherano's entire coaching staff has also left the club, though the team did not reveal any specifics as to why. In Mascherano's place as coach, at least in the short term, will be Guillermo Hoyos — who is credited, at least on some level, with discovering Messi at Barcelona's academy and predicting that he could become an all-time great. Messi was 16 at the time, in the very earliest days of a career that would see him win eight Ballon d'Or trophies, the World Cup and four Champions League titles. Messi has referred to Hoyos in interviews over the years as his "futbol dad." Hoyos is Messi's coach now, though how long that'll be the case remains a bit unclear. He inherits a team that is 3-1-3 and third in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference, but fell flat in the CONCACAF Champions Cup earlier this year — a tournament that the team made several roster moves solely with contending for that trophy in mind. "I would like to thank the club for the trust they placed in me, every employee who is part of the organization for the collective effort, but especially the players, who made it possible for us to experience unforgettable moments," Mascherano said in remarks released by the team. The move comes not even two weeks after Inter Miami opened its new stadium near Miami International Airport. The club has tied both of its first two matches in the new facility. The team also said chief soccer officer Alberto Marrero is assuming the duties of sporting director going forward, meaning he will slide into the spot that Hoyos held until Tuesday. "Javier will forever be part of this club’s history. ... We respect his decision and are deeply grateful for everything he contributed," managing owner Jorge Mas said in comments released by the team. "Wishing him nothing but the very best in his professional and personal future." Reporting by The Associated Press]]>
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					<![CDATA[Iowa Put on Probation for 1 Year, Vacates 4 Wins, More for Recruiting Violations]]>
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				    <![CDATA[The Iowa Hawkeyes will be placed on probation for one year, among other punishments, as part of an NCAA infractions case.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:20:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The Iowa Hawkeyes have been placed on probation for one year, will pay a self-imposed $25,000 fine and vacate four wins in 2023 as part of the resolution to an NCAA infractions case stemming from the recruitment of former quarterback Cade McNamara, the NCAA announced Tuesday. The NCAA found tampering violations occurred in 2022 when coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant Jon Budmayr had impermissible contacts with McNamara when he was enrolled at Michigan with the Wolverines and had not entered the transfer portal. Budmayr also communicated with McNamara's father before he entered the portal. Ferentz previously agreed he violated head coach responsibility rules because of his awareness of and personal involvement in the violations. Iowa suspended Ferentz and Budmayr from the team's 2024 opener against the Illinois State Redbirds. Iowa, the individuals involved and the NCAA enforcement staff agreed that, throughout November 2022, Budmayr participated in 13 phone calls with McNamara or McNamara's father as well as sending two text messages. Budmayr also arranged for McNamara to speak on the phone with Ferentz, who assured him that he would have a home in Iowa. After those communications, McNamara entered the portal and transferred to Iowa. McNamara was the starter in Iowa's first five games in 2023 before he sustained a season-ending injury. The NCAA ordered Iowa to vacate wins over the Utah State Aggies, Iowa State Cyclones, Western Michigan Broncos and Michigan State Spartans. "I am disappointed by the NCAA’s decision today," Ferentz said. "Throughout the process, our program has been open and honest about my mistake — contacting a potential player in the hours before it was permissible by NCAA rules. "I felt it was important to make amends for the issue, which is why I voluntarily served a one-game suspension to start the 2023 season. I believe today’s decision by the NCAA vacating four wins in our 2023 season is overly harsh and inconsistent with the violation." Iowa, in a self-imposed penalty, prohibited recruiting communication in the football program for two weeks this year. Reporting by The Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Will Ohio State Have Four Top-10 Picks in the 2026 NFL Draft?]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/ohio-state-four-top-10-picks-2026-nfl-draft</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Can Ohio State become the first team in nearly 60 years to have four top-10 picks? Daniel Jeremiah makes the case for why it could happen.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:13:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[If you've perused any NFL mock drafts this offseason, you'll see a familiar theme in the first half of many of them: There are a handful of Ohio State Buckeyes — and that is no mistake, according to NFL Network lead draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah. In the latest episode of "The Joel Klatt Show," Jeremiah put Ohio State's recent run of producing top NFL prospects in historical perspective, saying only one other program might have had a comparable stretch. "The only one I can compare it to is the Miami run in the early 2000s. That was a period where, almost every year, we were seeing four first-round guys and then running that depth all the way through," Jeremiah said. "But it's not only that [Ohio State] has dudes … but these guys are having success at the NFL level, too. It's not like it's some overhyped group or a program that's living off their reputation. These guys are getting drafted high, and rightfully so. They're playing really well at the next level." To Jeremiah’s point, nearly all 10 Buckeyes selected in the first round over the last four drafts have found success at the NFL level. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson won Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2022, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba won Offensive Player of the Year this past season. Quarterback C.J. Stroud had one of the best rookie seasons ever for a quarterback in 2023 and has led the Houston Texans in all three seasons he's been with the team. In the 2026 draft, Ohio State will almost certainly add four more players to its ever-growing list of the most first-round picks produced by a program. Edge rusher Arvell Reese, wide receiver Carnell Tate, linebacker Sonny Styles and safety Caleb Downs are not only apparent locks to go in the first round, but all four might also be top-10 picks. FOX Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt pointed to Tate as the reason why Ohio State's 2026 draft class has the potential to be historic. "Carnell Tate wasn't even the best receiver on his own team in college and is likely going to be the No. 1 wide receiver taken in this draft," Klatt said. "All of us, me included, and I'm sure you as well, believe that because he's from that lineage and he showed what he did at the college level, he's likely to have a lot of success and be in the top 10 in this draft." While Tate might have been outshined by Jeremiah Smith at wide receiver during his Ohio State tenure, he still had a productive career in Columbus. He logged over 1,500 receiving yards and had 13 receiving touchdowns in his last two seasons, putting up some of those numbers while also playing alongside Tampa Bay Buccaneers standout Emeka Egbuka. Tate, who Klatt has going to the New York Giants at No. 5 in his most recent mock draft, has a chance to become the sixth Ohio State wide receiver to be selected in the first round in five drafts. But can Ohio State's draft class make history? Michigan State was the last program to have four top-10 picks in the same year, doing so in 1967. Reese has been a top-five pick in just about every mock draft, while Tate has been a top-10 pick in the majority of mock drafts, too. Styles and Downs, on the other hand, play positions that typically don't receive top-10 value and seem like toss-ups to be selected in the top 10. Jeremiah made a strong case for both players to be top-10 picks, pointing to two teams picking in the top five (Tennessee Titans and Giants) who should be willing to draft Styles. "If you are [Titans head coach Robert] Saleh and you've seen and coached [San Francisco 49ers linebacker] Fred Warner and know what Fred Warner can do in that scheme and how impactful he can be with what he does, you should have no problem taking him with the fourth overall pick," Jeremiah said. "If you're the New York Giants and you're looking at Sonny Styles, the future of [the NFC East] … is Jayden Daniels. How do you defeat Jayden Daniels? I like to have guys at the second level that can get to him on the perimeter when he decides to go, and then also have the length and range when they try to go RPO and go in the middle of the field. We can clog all of that with all of our size, length and athleticism. He's the perfect player to try and defend someone like that. "Having a player at that level who can do all that stuff and handle all the communication on top of it — I can make a very strong argument for [Styles] in those places." As for Downs, Jeremiah didn't seem as sure that the All-American safety will be a top-10 pick, but he thinks the Cincinnati Bengals could be a good fit for him at No. 10. "When you get to Downs, I tell everybody it's not a lock that he's going to go top 10," Jeremiah said. "We live in a world where Derwin James somehow didn't go in the top 10 or Kyle Hamilton didn't go in the top 10 and we just saw [Nick] Emmanwori go in the second round. In terms of how high he goes, it's a little more difficult to project. "But, when I'm looking at specific teams, and I'm looking at Cincinnati and where they are as a team and I'm thinking, ‘OK, this is the worst rush defense in the NFL.’ Then, you say, ‘Why the heck are they taking a safety.’ I think he can impact the run defense as much as he does the passing game. I think he's that impactful." What could also hurt Downs' case to be a top-10 pick is the relative depth at safety in this draft class. Oregon's Dillon Thieneman and Toledo's Emmanuel McNeil-Warren are also potential first-round picks. But Klatt believes that Downs is at least an echelon above those two players. "His margin [in the pass game] against those guys is kind of like, ‘OK, I like his instincts a bit more,’" Klatt said of Downs. "But then you put their cut-ups against one another and even other safeties against the league, in terms of instincts against the run, playing low and playing in that joker position they had him playing in a lot … he plays like another linebacker, even at his size. The margin he has above those players when it comes to run fits and instinct in the run game grows, at least in my estimation."]]>
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					<![CDATA[Who Is Dystany Spurlock? Going Fast is Destiny for Black Woman Racer]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nascar/dystany-spurlock-black-female-racer-nascar</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Dystany Spurlock is making motorsports history, but shifting the culture is in her DNA — and in her name.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:08:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Dystany Spurlock lives to go fast. Spurlock is a 34-year-old driver who has competed in motorcycle drag racing and most recently attempted stock-car racing on the NASCAR regional level. She made her debut in March 2026 in the ARCA East Series and finished seventh at Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway. Spurlock, the first Black woman to compete at the NASCAR regional level, followed that up with a 12th-place finish at Rockingham. Prior to the Rockingham race, Spurlock talked to me about her path and ambitions and about her name, which is pronounced "Destiny." FOX Sports: Who is Dystany? Spurlock: I am a motorsports racer. And I say motorsports because I not only race motorcycles in NHRA pro stock, but I also debuted in NASCAR ARCA Menard’s Series this year. How would your friends and family describe you? They would describe Dystany as a big ball of energy, super adventurous. Someone who loves to do anything fun, with a little danger at the end. Even in your 30s, do you have the same energy as you did in your 20s? Absolutely. Same person. If you go back and look at my videos, I haven't changed a bit. I heard you played high school football? Yes, I played football in middle school and high school. I played corner and safety. And, no, I was not the kicker. And why were you playing corner and safety? Because I was super fast. And I love a challenge. So I didn't want to just catch the ball. I wanted to play both sides. Were you accepted? Were people like, "I'm going to be able to run right by her and she's not going to be able to catch me?" What was it like? It was difficult because you had the coaches that didn't want me to play, but they couldn't deny me because I was fast. And then you had the guys on the team that didn't want to get hit by a girl. But at the end of the day, they accepted me. If you can hit the opposing team or knock down a pass better than the others, they were going to want you to play, right? Absolutely. And it was funny, because they [the opponents] didn't know who I was because because I had short hair. So they will be looking through the helmets trying to find me until I said something, then they knew who I was. Did you talk smack? I never talked smack. But if I did hit them and knock them down, I'd look at them say, "You got hit by a girl." And how did you get to drag racing? I got into drag racing because of my godfather. At 12 years old, I went to the track, and that's when I found out about drag racing. I told my mom, "I want to race." So at 16, she got me my first bike, and I started racing. Which track? My first track was Virginia Motorsports Park. And what is it about drag racing that you like? The speed. I love that adrenaline rush. But I've been doing it so long now, everything feels so slow. But I still love it. And did you ever want to get into like a pro stock or Top Fuel or funny car? Sign me up for Top Fuel. I would definitely do it. Why stock cars? And why now? Stock cars because I grew up two miles from the Richmond International Raceway. My poppy is the one who got me into it at about a young age, around [age] five. So I always knew I wanted to get into it. It was a part of me from birth. And I just didn't know how to. But now we're here. I'm forever grateful, and we're going to continue to rock it out and do so well. What was the most eye-opening experience about Hickory? Hickory was challenging. You really had to drive that track. There was no time where you could slack, because if you did, your day was over. So I would just say how tricky the track was, learning each turn, each corner. But I did amazing. So you get lapped once, you get the free pass. You get lapped again, and then they make some adjustments to the car and you were good. What was that like? Me being a lap down, that was never a thing to me because my goal was to learn as much as possible. But once I got the lucky dog and was able to get back on the lead lap, I tried to make sure I stayed there as much as possible. And in the first half of the race, my car was so loose. So once we came in, I let them know that they should tighten it up. And it was perfect. We were right on the money. But overall, I had a rocket. And I think if I had more experience, I probably would have finished top three. But I'll take seventh for my first go out. So you played high school football, you do drag racing, you're doing stock cars. What other things have you done that people would be like, "I didn't know that she did that?" I was a flight attendant for Delta Airlines for about three years. I also drive tractor trailers, so I have my CDL. And, no, I don't drive automatic trucks; they were definitely 15-speeds, 18-speeds. I snowboard, I ride horses, I raced Formula 4 for a little bit for Skip Barber. I do so much, but that’s the gist of it. Have you ever gone faster in a tractor trailer than you have in a stock car? Can you say? I’m going to say, "No." Of all those, where do you feel people accept you the most? Was there anything that you were like, "Oh, I don't know about this?" Being a flight attendant. That's easy. But everything else, it's pretty much male-dominated. So they look at me, they're like, "You're this small little girl. It's no way you can do this." And then when I do it, they're like, "Oh, okay, well, you proved me wrong." I'm on airplanes every week, so I have to ask about who's the rudest — airplane passengers, boys you played football against or stock-car racers? Football players were the meanest ones for me. I guess because they're so big and masculine, and they're like, "You're a girl, you cannot play football, we're going to run you over." So they gave me the hardest time. Anybody tell you that you can't do drag racing or you can't race stock cars? Of course. I've gotten that all the time, especially nowadays. I've heard people say she needs to just stick to drag racing. But the thing is, I'm sticking to what I love, and that's motorsports. So I can do both, and I will continue to do both and learn as much as I can in both. You're too old to be an ARCA East driver (where most of the drivers are younger)? I've heard that before, too. And that's totally fine, because guess what? I'm out here. I'm running just as well as the ones that have been racing since they were 5 years old. So I'm the prime example of never giving up on your dreams, and you can do whatever you put your mind to. Is your family encouraging? Or are they like, "can we just do something a little more safe?" No, my family has always been very supportive, very encouraging of whatever it is that I wanted to do. My mom told me at 4, never be that kid that sat in the back of the classroom that said, "I wish I would have volunteered." So since she told me that, I've gone out and tried everything that I thought I wanted to do, and having my family support and being right there with me was huge for me. And I think that's why I've gotten so far to where I am today because of them. Do you feel like you were more of a trailblazer playing football or doing this? That’s hard [to answer]. I don’t know. Because at that time, there had not been many girls at all …16 years ago. And so I was unheard of there [in football]. And then here, you haven't seen another woman of color in this space yet. So I would say for the times and where they happen, they're about equal. How do you handle wanting to be looked at as a race-car driver, as opposed to a Black woman race-car driver? At the end of the day, you can look at me and tell that I am Black. But at the same time, there's so many people that don't think that women or people of color can do this. So for me to be that example and do it well, I'm very grateful. I'm so honored to be here to do this. And it also opens up other opportunities when they see me. So maybe they might not want to be a racer. Maybe they want to be on a pit crew, maybe they want to do something in tech within the space. So it just opens up their minds to things that they can do. Why were you a flight attendant? Why were you driving tractor trailers? Is that just to make a living, or was there something about those things that like, "OK, this is fun and I can make a living?" It was definitely fun because I cannot do something that does not make me happy. So I love what they were. And then the amount of money that I made from them allowed me to be able to support myself in my racing career as well. So there was always a plan. And what would be the goal two years from now, three years from now, four years from now? Or do you not look that far ahead? I absolutely look that far. And my goal would be to be in Cup. Hopefully in Year 3, but again, there's no rush on it because I want to continue to learn as much as possible. But I think we can make it happen. Did you have any role models? Who do you look up to when you talk about never giving up on your dreams? My role model is my mom. She's truly my best friend. I've been stuck to her hip since birth. So my mom is my biggest cheerleader. And she has always believed in me. So with that being said, I continue to go after what it is that I want, and I want to give her the world at the end. Did you ever ask her if you're going to call me ‘Destiny’ to at least spell it the way most people do, or do you like the fact that it's spelled a little different? I love that my name is different. The two Ys is everything for me. Because it's really my personality. I'm different, just like my name.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 INDYCAR Odds: Alex Palou, Kyle Kirkwood Top Board for Long Beach Grand Prix]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Alex Palou and Kyle Kirkwood are in a close race at the top of the board for the Long Beach Grand Prix. Here are the latest odds.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:19 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Kyle Kirkwood got into Winner's Circle at Long Beach in 2025 after securing the pole and then leading 46 laps. But Kirkwood is not favored to win again when INDYCAR heads back to Southern California for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday, April 19 (5:30 p.m. ET, FOX). Instead, Alex Palou — reigning INDYCAR champion and winner of two races so far this season — is the slight favorite. Let's take a look at the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of April 14. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Àlex Palou: 3/2 (bet $10 to win $25 total)Kyle Kirkwood: 33/20 (bet $10 to win $26.50 total)Christian Lundgaard: 15/2 (bet $10 to win $85 total)Scott McLaughlin: 10/1 (bet $10 to win $110 total)Josef Newgarden: 12/1 (bet $10 to win $130 total)Pato O'Ward: 14/1 (bet $10 to win $150 total)Will Power: 16/1 (bet $10 to win $170 total)Scott Dixon: 18/1 (bet $10 to win $190 total)David Malukas: 20/1 (bet $10 to win $210 total)Marcus Ericsson: 25/1 (bet $10 to win $260 total)Felix Rosenqvist: 30/1 (bet $10 to win $310 total)Marcus Armstrong: 40/1 (bet $10 to win $410 total) Romain Grosjean: 60/1 (bet $10 to win $610 total)Alexander Rossi: 60/1 (bet $10 to win $610 total)Graham Rahal: 70/1 (bet $10 to win $710 total)Rinus Veekay: 80/1 (bet $10 to win $810 total)Santino Ferrucci: 100/1 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)Louis Foster: 100/1 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)Dennis Hauger: 100/1 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)Christian Rasmussen: 100/1 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)Nolan Siegel: 150/1 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)Mick Schumacher: 150/1 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)Kyffin Simpson: 150/1 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)Sting Ray Robb: 500/1 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)Caio Collet: 500/1 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total) The Favorites: It's no surprise that Palou and Kirkwood are neck and neck at the top of the oddsboard for Long Beach. Last season at this race, Palou started third but finished second behind Kyle Kirkwood. As the winner of the 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Kirkwood dominated, leading 46 laps after starting from the pole. The driver of the No. 27 Andretti Global ride has one win in 2026, getting the victory at the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington in March. One to Watch: Could this be the weekend that Josef Newgarden gets back into Winner's Circle? He won at Phoenix earlier this season after only leading eight laps. In that race, Newgarden held off Kirkwood, who led 47 laps but finished as the runner-up to Newgarden. However, Long Beach in 2025 was a performance the driver of the No. 2 Team Penske car would like to forget. He started 15th but finished 27th after having seat belt issues.]]>
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					<![CDATA[MLB 2026 Buzz: Cubs, Padres Targeting Free Agent Lucas Giolito]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:26:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The offseason and spring training are behind us, but there's plenty of MLB news left to cover. Here are the noteworthy transactions, injuries and more from the 2026 season. April 14 Giolito drawing interest of Cubs, Padres Former All-Star starting pitcher Lucas Giolito remains a free agent midway through April, but multiple teams – like the Cubs, Padres and others – are eyeing him as an addition to their staff, per The Athletic. The Cubs have two rotation members on the IL already, in Matthew Boyd and Cade Horton, and while Boyd should return from his strained biceps soon, Horton's season might be over thanks to potential elbow surgery. The Padres, meanwhile, removed Nick Pivetta from Sunday's start against the Rockies with right elbow stiffness, which will likely result in, at least, a stint on the IL. Giolito missed the 2024 season recovering from a partial Tommy John surgery with an internal brace procedure, but returned in 2025 to produce a 3.41 ERA across 26 starts with the Red Sox. The veteran right-hander struggled early, but as he shook off the rust posted a 2.51 over his last 19 starts and 111.1 innings, with 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings. He rejected a $19 million option for 2026 with Boston, making him a free agent, but has been unable to secure a deal since. White Sox prospect Schultz to debut Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz is scheduled to make his major league debut in a start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night following his recall from Triple-A Charlotte. Schultz, a 6-foot-10, 22-year-old left-hander, was 3-0 with a 1.29 ERA in three games and 14 innings in with Charlotte. He permitted only six baserunners while striking out 19 of 47 batters. Schultz is rated by Baseball America as the No. 1 prospect in the White Sox organization and No. 21 overall. The White Sox selected Schultz in the first round, 26th overall, in the 2022 MLB Draft. The Chicago-area native is a graduate of Oswego (Illinois) East High School, about 40 miles west of Rate Field. At 22 years and 252 days old, Schultz will be the youngest starting pitcher to debut with the White Sox since Michael Kopech (22 years, 113 days) on Aug. 21, 2018, against Minnesota. The White Sox also brought back outfielder Everson Pereira from a rehab assignment at Charlotte on Tuesday and reinstated him from the 10-day injured list. Chicago placed right-hander Jonathan Cannon on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 13) with right hip inflammation. Pereira, 24, went on the injured list on April 5 (retroactive to April 3) with a left ankle sprain. He's batting .250 with a home run, RBI and three runs scored in five games. Pereira was acquired from Tampa Bay on Nov. 18, 2025. Christian Yelich to IL The Milwaukee Brewers have reportedly placed Yelich on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain. Yelich was removed from Milwaukee's Sunday afternoon matchup against the Washington Nationals due to the aforementioned injury. Through 15 games this season, Yelich has totaled one home run, 10 RBIs and three stolen bases, while owning a .314/.375/.451 slash line as Milwaukee's primary designated hitter. Last season, the three-time Silver Slugger totaled 29 home runs and 103 RBIs. April 13 Astros place Pena, Imai on IL The Astros placed All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain and rookie right-hander Tatsuya Imai on the 15-day IL with right arm fatigue Monday. The pair of moves were the latest blows to last-place Houston’s roster, which has endured an abundance of injuries early in the season. "We’ll get through this," manager Joe Espada said. "But, I’m doing well. I just don’t like when our players are injured. They work really hard in the offseason to come back in shape, and expectations are for us to go out there and perform and get back to the postseason, and this makes it tough to have our guys getting banged up. But, we’ll fight through this." Espada said he hopes it’s not a long IL stint for Peña, and that Imai will undergo more testing after returning to Houston. In corresponding moves, the Astros recalled right-hander J.P. France, left-hander Colton Gordon and infielder Shay Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land. Right-hander Jayden Murray was optioned to Sugar Land after pitching two innings and allowing two earned runs in Sunday’s game. Yankees return Winquest to Cardinals Cade Winquest’s New York Yankees career ended without him throwing a pitch that counted. New York returned the 25-year-old right-hander to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, three days after he was designated for assignment. Winquest was selected from St. Louis during the Rule 5 draft at December’s winter meetings and became the Yankees’ first Rule 5 player to make the opening day roster since infielder Josh Phelps in 2007. He didn't get into any regular-season games. St. Louis paid $50,000 for Winquest after the Yankees paid $100,000 to select him at the draft. He went 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA over nine spring training appearances. An eighth-round pick by the Cardinals in the 2022 amateur draft out of the University of Texas at Arlington, he was in the St. Louis farm system from 2023-25. April 12 Blue Jays OF George Springer heads to IL The Toronto Blue Jays will be without outfielder George Springer for an extended period of time after he suffered a big toe fracture. He sustained the injury on Saturday afternoon in the third inning of a 7-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Manager John Schneider said after the game that Springer underwent X-rays at the stadium and is also scheduled for a CT scan. Springer will head to the 10-day injured list. "It will look a little bit different if George is not in there, obviously," Schneider told reporters after the game. "We’ll kind of figure it out day by day if he’s not there." The injury adds to an already difficult stretch for Toronto on the health front. The team is dealing with multiple starters missing time, including outfielder Anthony Santander, infielder Addison Barger and catcher Alejandro Kirk. Springer has also struggled at the plate early this season. He’s putting together a .185 batting average with two home runs and six RBIs across 14 games and 54 plate appearances. With one of the team’s most experienced players sidelined, Toronto will need to adjust its lineup as it looks to find more consistency early in the season. White Sox call up one of their top prospects The Chicago White Sox have spent the past few seasons retooling their farm system and now one of the organization's top young arms is finally getting the call to the big leagues. Left-hander Noah Schultz is expected to be promoted to the majors. He is the No. 2 prospect in the organization and No. 46 overall in baseball, according to MLB.com and is set to make his debut Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays. Schultz was a first-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft out of Oswego East High School and has moved quickly through the system, looking sharp to open the season. At Triple-A, he’s posted a 1.29 ERA with 19 strikeouts across 14 innings. Schultz works from a low arm slot that creates a tough angle for hitters, and it all ties into a slider that has become his best weapon. The pitch sits in the low 80s and sweeps across the zone, playing well against both righties and lefties. His fastball has also shown upper-90s velocity at times. Manager Will Venables is expected to ease him into the rotation, likely as the White Sox's fifth starter, but the long-term upside is what stands out. Schultz will be in a group that includes Sean Burke, Anthony Kay, Davis Martin, and Erik Fedde. "I’m very excited about Noah," Venables told the Chicago Sun-Times. "He’s about as nice a guy and polite a guy as can be, but he does have an edge when he goes out there and pitches, which you love to see." Since being drafted, Schultz has logged a 2.94 ERA with 248 strikeouts over 202.1 innings in the minors. He has been able to steadily climb each level along the way and establish himself as one of the most intriguing young arms in the minors. April 11 Mets activate Craig Kimbrel The Mets have called up the reliever and nine-time All-Star, per the New York Post. The Mets signed the 37-year-old to a minor-league deal in January. He made six appearances for the Mets in spring training, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and five strikeouts over 6.0 innings pitched. Last season, Kimbrel made 14 combined appearances (13 with the Astros and one with the Braves), recording a 2.25 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 17 strikeouts over 12 innings pitched. Kimbrel is fifth in MLB history with 440 career saves. April 10 Seiya Suzuki making season debut The Cubs' outfielder/designated hitter is making his 2026 debut on April 10, as the team announced it has reinstated Suzuki and designated outfielder Dylan Carlson for assignment. Suzuki, who will start in right field and bat fifth in the Cubs' Friday afternoon matchup against the Pirates, hadn't yet played this season due to a knee sprain that he suffered while playing for Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Last season, Suzuki totaled a career-high 32 home runs and 103 RBIs, while posting a .245/.326/.478 slash line. April 9 Tigers' Parker Meadows hospitalized after unfortunate collision Tigers center fielder Meadows was hospitalized overnight after a head-to-head collision with outfielder Riley Greene. A pop fly was hit up in the air, with Greene making the catch and Meadows landing on his back, blood appearing on his face. Medical personnel then helped him stand, carting him off to be treated. Meadows had started 11 of 13 games for the Tigers, batting .250 and having two extra-base hits. He made his major league debut two years ago, also suffering an a nerve injury, causing him to miss his first two months. Angels lose reliever Robert Stephenson for 2026 Angels right-hander Stephenson will miss the 2026 season after having ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery on his right elbow. It is the continuation of injury woes for Stephenson, who was expected to be one of the team’s top relievers after signing a three-year, $33 million deal in January 2024. He missed the 2024 season after undergoing an ulnar collateral ligament repair with an internal brace in May 2024. Stephenson was limited to 12 games in 2025 after he was diagnosed with a stretched biceps nerve. The 33-yard-old had a setback in spring training after attempting to pitch through thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms he experienced in the offseason. Stephenson, who made his MLB debut with Cincinnati in 2016, has a 4.69 ERA in nine seasons. "This guy wants to pitch, this guy wants to be good," Angels manager Kurt Suzuki told MLB.com. "Up until he had that setback in spring training, he was in a good spot mentally. He was excited, he was happy to be back on the mound. So this is heartbreaking." April 8 Orioles' Zach Eflin undergoes Tommy John surgery Orioles right-hander Eflin has undergone season-ending Tommy John surgery after leaving a start last month. The surgery was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas, the Orioles said. Eflin has been out since leaving with elbow discomfort in the fourth inning of a start against the Rangers on March 31. The start was his first since last July after dealing with back and lat injuries last season. Eflin, 32, finished 6-5 with a 5.93 ERA in 14 starts last season and re-signed with the team for $10 million in the offseason. He is 68-67 with a 4.28 ERA in 201 career starts over nine big league seasons with Baltimore, Tampa Bay and Philadelphia. Konnor Griffin signs record deal with Pirates The Pirates signed Griffin, who just recently made his MLB debut, to a nine-year deal, the club announced. The total value of the deal is $140 million, and is the largest contract in team history. Griffin, whom Pittsburgh selected with the No. 9 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, is the No. 1 prospect in MLB, per MLB Pipeline. The 19-year-old shortstop has appeared in five games for the Pirates, driving in three runs and boasting a .176/.300/.235 slash line in the early going. "This week has been amazing, debut week, and then sitting here signing a contract, it’s been amazing," Griffin said. "It’s one of the best weeks of my life. ... But it’ll be even better if we can get a win today." Pirates owner Bob Nutting said the nine-year contract reflects the team's commitment in winning this season and in the future. "This is an important step for 2026 as we look at it right now, but obviously, this is a long-term commitment," Nutting said. "It’s a long-term statement of where we’re headed as an organization, where we are headed with this team. ... This obviously is an unusual and dramatic step for the Pittsburgh Pirates. So I’m excited, I hope our fans are excited, I hope the city is excited, I know the organization is excited." When asked why it was important to sign for nine years, Griffin said he sees the Pirates as a winning organization. "I’m pumped to be a Pirate and be a part of this wonderful clubhouse," Griffin said, looking at his teammates at the back of the room. "A lot of great talent back there and coaches and staff. Thank you all for being here to support me. Y’all made this transition to the big leagues super easy. And I’m just pumped to go compete. The goal is to win. The goal is to win a World Series. And I think we've got a great clubhouse to go do that. I’m pumped to be part of it." The Pirates selected Griffin with the ninth overall pick in the 2024 amateur draft. He sprinted through the team's farm system, hitting .333 with 21 home runs, 94 RBIs and 65 stolen bases. He was one of the final cuts during spring training last month, and his stay at Triple-A Indianapolis was brief. White Sox option Opening Day starter Shane Smith The White Sox optioned Opening Day starter Smith to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday after three shaky outings to begin the season. An All-Star as a rookie last year, Smith has been struggling with his fastball command. The 26-year-old right-hander is 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA. He has allowed 10 earned runs in 8 1/3 innings while walking nine and striking out 11. Smith threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings in Tuesday's start against Baltimore, but needed 99 pitches to do it. He walked five and hit a batter, and the White Sox went on to lose 4-2 after the Orioles scored three in the eighth. "He’s a total pro," manager Will Venable said. "He takes accountability and understands the spot that he’s putting the team in. And really it’s about getting him to be the best version of himself. This guy is a very good pitcher. He’s an important part of this organization and an important part of our success." The White Sox don’t expect it to be a long stay in the minors. But Venable wasn’t putting a timeline on his return. "You know we have a very clear idea of what we need to do," Venable said. "We just weren’t able to get those results to stick here. So he’s going to continue to make his adjustments." The White Sox also selected left-hander Tyler Schweitzer's contract from Charlotte and transferred infielder and outfielder Brooks Baldwin (right elbow surgery) to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias expected to miss 4-8 weeks Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias is expected to miss four to eight weeks with a moderate left hamstring strain that occurred during Monday night's game against Kansas City. The 26-year-old was hurt while running out a double in the fifth inning and left the game. He was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after undergoing medical tests, the results of which were announced Wednesday. "He’s in some pain," Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said before the three-game series finale against the Royals. Arias, who is batting .200 with two homers and four RBIs in 10 games, will be re-examined weekly throughout his rehabilitation. This is his third full season as a starter for Cleveland. The Guardians recalled second baseman Juan Brito from Triple-A Columbus to take his place in the lineup, while moving Brayan Rocchio from second to shortstop. They started the final two contests against Kansas City. April 7 Cubs' Cade Horton out for remainder of season Cubs pitcher Horton is done for the 2026 season after an MRI indicated significant UCL damage in his right elbow, per Chicago manager Craig Counsell. This is the 24-year-old's second elbow reconstruction surgery, getting Tommy John surgery in 2021 during his time at Oklahoma. Last season, Horton pitched 23 games with the Cubs, starting 22 of them. He had a standout season, logging a 2.67 ERA, 97 strikeouts and an 11-4 record. Diamondbacks put Carlos Santana on IL Diamondbacks first baseman Santana, the oldest active position player in the majors, was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right adductor strain. The designation is retroactive to Monday for Santana, who was injured during his lone plate appearance Sunday. The 39-year-old singled against the Braves before being lifted for a pinch-runner in the Diamondbacks’ 6-5, 10-inning win. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he didn’t know the severity of the strain but expected Santana to be sidelined beyond the 10-day minimum. Orioles trade for reliever Nick Raquet The O's acquired left-hander Raquet in a trade with the Cardinals. The addition of Raquet puts another lefty in the bullpen for first-year manager Craig Albernaz. The 30-year-old Raquet was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Sunday. The O's also transferred right-hander Zach Eflin to the 60-day injured list. Right-hander Brandon Young was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Eflin, 32, is sidelined with right elbow discomfort. Baltimore sent minor-league second baseman Brayden Smith to St. Louis for Raquet, a third-round pick in the 2017 amateur draft. Raquet made his major-league debut last year, tossing two scoreless innings for the Cardinals in September. He was 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in two relief appearances for Triple-A Peoria this season, last pitching on Wednesday. White Sox place OF Austin Hays on IL Chicago placed Hays on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain. Hays got hurt during Monday night's 2-1 loss to the Orioles. The 30-year-old Hays signed a $6 million, one-year contract with the White Sox in free agency. He is batting .219 with a homer and six RBIs in nine games this season. The White Sox also brought up outfielder Dustin Harris from Triple-A Charlotte. Right-hander Mike Vasil, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, was transferred to the 60-day injured list. The 26-year-old Harris signed a minor league deal with the team in December. He is batting .217 (10 for 46) with two homers and five RBIs in 21 career MLB games — all with Texas. April 6 Mets place Juan Soto on IL, recall Ronny Mauricio The Mets have placed left fielder Soto on the injured list and recalled Mauricio to take his place, per USA Today. He's expected to miss at least two weeks. The move is retroactive to April 4, when Soto was diagnosed with a right calf strain after undergoing an MRI. The 27-year-old slugger is hitting .355/.412/.516 with a home run and 11 hits to begin the season. Mauricio, a utility infielder, played in 61 games for the Mets in 2025, batting .226/.293/.369. April 5 Astros lose ace Hunter Brown to IL Houston has placed RHP Brown on the 15-day injured list — for the first time in his career — with a right shoulder strain, the team announced. Brown threw six innings vs. the Red Sox on Tuesday. He allowed one run, one hit and struck out eight batters in what was his first start since throwing 4 2/3 innings on Opening Day vs. the Angels. April 4 Mookie Betts leaves Dodgers game early Betts exited the Dodgers' game vs. the Nationals in the bottom of the first inning with lower back pain, the team shared. In his only plate appearance before exiting, Betts drew a walk before scoring from first base on Freddie Freeman's two-run double in the top of the first. Shortstop Miguel Rojas replaced Betts in the bottom of the first. Tigers' Justin Verlander lands on IL The Tigers announced that they placed the veteran starting pitcher on the 15-day injured list due to left hip inflammation. In the one start he has made this season, Verlander, who's in his second stint with the Tigers (he pitched in Detroit from 2005-17), surrendered five runs and eight baserunners (six hits and two walks) across 3 2/3 innings. Right-hander Keider Montero was recalled from Triple A to take Verlander's roster spot. April 3 Brewers sign prospect Cooper Pratt to eight-year, $50M deal Milwaukee finalized an eight-year, $50.75 million contract with Pratt, adding the prized 21-year-old shortstop prospect to the 40-man roster and optioning him to Triple-A Nashville. The deal with Pratt includes club options that could keep him with the Brewers through the 2035 season. Pratt is among the top prospects in a Brewers farm system that ranks among the best in MLB. He was rated by MLB Pipeline as the No. 60 overall prospect. Yankees' Carlos Rodón hopeful injury is minor Yankees left-hander Rodón thinks his tight right hamstring is only a minor setback in his return from elbow surgery last October. Rodón felt the tightness after throwing 50 pitches of batting practice Sunday at the team's complex in Tampa, Florida. Rodón got hurt while running and New York called off a planned minor league injury rehabilitation outing at Double-A Somerset. Rodón is recovering from surgery on Oct. 15 to remove loose bodies in his left elbow and shave a bone spur. Johan Oviedo added to injured list The Red Sox have placed the right-hander on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow strain, the team announced. In the one appearance that Oviedo has made this season, he surrendered two home runs, four earned runs and six hits over 3 2/3 innings pitched. Boston acquired Oviedo from the Pirates in the offseason. April 1 Nick Lodolo making rehab start for Reds Lodolo is expected to throw 60 to 65 pitches during a rehab assignment on April 2. The left-hander, who's on the injured list due to a blister on his left index finger, will make his rehab start for Single-A Daytona against Jupiter in a Florida State League game. If Lodolo has a successful outing, he could join the Reds' rotation during next week's series at Miami. Lodolo was 9-8 with a 3.33 ERA and 156 strikeouts last season. Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez scratched Narváez was scratched from Boston’s finale with the Astros on April 1 for an undisclosed reason. Narváez was removed from the lineup about 2.5 hours before first pitch and replaced behind the plate by Connor Wong. The 27-year-old Narváez is hitting .444 in three games this season. He is in his second season in Boston after beginning his career with the Yankees. The Associated Press contributed to this report.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Twins Troll Garrett Crochet After Torching Red Sox: 'Happy to Help Make History']]>
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				    <![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins trolled Garrett Crochet on X after scoring 11 runs off the Boston Red Sox ace on Monday night.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:47 -0400</pubDate>
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					<![CDATA[Last Night in Baseball: Yankees End Losing Streak in Unpredictable Fashion]]>
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