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Medvedev to face Khachanov in Miami Open semi-finals

https://ift.tt/9ivqtfo Daniil Medvedev ended American qualifier Christopher Eubanks' impressive run at the Miami Open with a 6-3, 7-5 victory in their quarter-final on Thursday.Medvedev, in the semi-finals in Miami for the first time, will face fellow-Russian Karen Khachanov for a place in the final after the 14th seed beat Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 6-2. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/JbROQF0

Braves lose Max Fried on opening day, beat Nationals 7-2

https://ift.tt/9ivqtfo The Atlanta Braves overcame the early exit of NL Cy Young Award runner-up Max Fried because of a bad leg Thursday with four hits by Travis d'Arnaud and three errors by Washington during a 7-2 victory over the Nationals on a sunny, chilly opening day. The temperature was 45 degrees at first pitch, players from both teams lost balls in the bright daylight, and there were a total of five errors, three by Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/5QoMTg2

FutureCast Watch: Michigan trending for five-star QB Jadyn Davis

https://ift.tt/9ivqtfo Is Michigan in line to get huge news on the recruiting trail? If the Rivals FutureCast is to be believed, it's certainly looking that way.2024 five-star quarterback Jadyn Davis is set to make his college announcement official at 1:30 p. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2gwW6SG

Sherrone Moore embracing new role at Michigan: 'I live a dream right now'

https://ift.tt/4wpI6fG Sherrone Moore's career trajectory at Michigan didn't happen by mistake, he's earned every ounce of the praise and trust that Jim Harbaugh heaps on him every chance he gets. It's a big shift for Moore, to be sure, who split duties as well as maintaining his offensive line room last season. This year, he controls all of it, offensive line included. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/FGM8BE3

Cirstea upsets Sabalenka in WTA Miami Open quarter-finals

https://ift.tt/4wpI6fG World number two Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock straight sets Miami Open quarter-final loss to resurgent Romanian Sorana Cirstea, who reached her first WTA 1000 semi-final in a decade.Cirstea, ranked 74th in the world, triumphed 6-4, 6-4 against the Australian Open champion to secure her first WTA 1000 semi-final since Toronto in 2013. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/Teph3uD

March Madness: South Carolina unleashes 'cheat code' Kamilla Cardoso, who could be problem for Iowa in Final Four

https://ift.tt/UJeiaml “We tell her all the time, nobody else has this,” Aliyah Boston told Yahoo Sports. “Nobody else has a Kamilla that can dominate on the court, so every time she steps on the floor, it’s all about dominate.” from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/y2Bbdjq

Mark Davis: I apologized to Derek Carr for not getting it done

https://ift.tt/yMbOcQ6 After nine years, the Raiders have a new quarterback. They released longtime signal-caller Derek Carr in February and signed Jimmy Garoppolo earlier this month to start fresh at the position. But as Las Vegas let Carr go, the team’s owner had a message for him. “I apologized to him for not getting it done,” Davis [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/9DTh4zc

Live updates: Tyler Reddick, William Byron battle for lead in NASCAR Cup race at COTA

https://ift.tt/1VYL0da Lap-by-lap updates from Sunday’s Cup race. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/M9fknFg

Yankees takeaways from Saturday's 8-3 spring training win at Phillies, including Anthony Volpe's Opening Day roster case

https://ift.tt/1uy6taQ Anthony Volpe strengthened his case for a spot on the Yankees' Opening Day roster and New York's bats came alive during an 8-3 spring training win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Fla. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/IKwcWzD

The 3-pointer: Three takeaways from Alabama's loss to San Diego State

https://ift.tt/1uy6taQ Alabama’s magical run came to an end in the Bluegrass State as the No. 1 overall seed Crimson Tide fell to the No. 5 seed San Diego State Aztecs 71-64. When San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher said his goal was to slow Alabama’s uptempo offense down, he meant it by any means necessary. Dutcher said the Aztecs were “going to build walls” to prevent the Crimson Tide’s offense from getting up to top speed. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/wQPiMI9

Film study: What went wrong during Alabama's loss to San Diego State

https://ift.tt/1uy6taQ No. 1 Alabama disappointingly concluded its season on Friday with a 71-64 loss to No. 5 San Diego State in Louisville, Kentucky. Let’s dive into the film room to analyze Alabama’s 2-point shooting struggles from its Sweet 16 defeat. Early into the first half, it was evident that it was one of those Alabama outings. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/c84mHTY

Top Michigan 2024 quarterback target Jadyn Davis sets decision date

https://ift.tt/k3IJthO The race for 2024 five-star quarterback Jadyn Davis is winding down, as a top five and decision date has been announced. Davis took to his Twitter account on Friday to announce his top five which includes the Wolverines as well as a decision date which is set for March 31, the day before the Wolverines' spring game. Davis is coming off a weekend visit to Ann Arbor where the family had some quality time with both Jim Harbaugh and new quarterback coach Kirk Campbell. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/fo62NP3

Falcons should be all over Lamar Jackson; Texans are doing the anti-David Carr; and are Cardinals quiet quitting on 2023?

https://ift.tt/dcQZzYX In an NFL free agency edition of Four Verts, Charles McDonald wonders why Atlanta isn't chasing a QB that could re-energize its franchise, and embraces our new reality wherein the Detroit Lions act competently. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/94rTK6I

'I have never felt that much hate' says Belarus's Sabalenka

https://ift.tt/8uvb6Mc Belarus' world number two Aryna Sabalenka says she has faced "hate" in the women's tour locker-room but hopes tensions with Ukrainian players will eventually ease."It was really, really tough for me because I've never faced that much hate in the locker room," said Sabalenka. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/EzIvygk

Sharks goalie James Reimer declines to wear Pride jersey

https://ift.tt/V56apqr San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer won't take part in pregame warmups, saying the team's decision to wear Pride-themed jerseys in support of the LGBTQ community runs counter to his religious beliefs. Reimer said in a statement Saturday that he made the decision based on his Christian beliefs, adding that he “always strived to treat everyone with respect” and that members of the LGBTQ community should be welcome in hockey. “In this specific instance, I am choosing not to endorse something that is counter to my personal convictions, which are based on the Bible, the highest authority in life,” Reimer said. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3HZmNPT

Bulked up J.J. McCarthy enjoying a different spring cycle

https://ift.tt/Np5WbCZ Michigan junior quarterback J.J. McCarthy walked up to the lectern to meet with the media noticeably bigger. "I was playing at 193 last year and now I'm around 207, 205, fluctuating in that range," McCarthy said. McCarthy enters the spring in a different frame of mind. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/PN2M69d

Scheffler's menu for Masters: Steak, sliders and cookies

https://ift.tt/o7m8MSw Masters champion Scottie Scheffler finally decided on his menu when he hosts the Masters Club dinner, and it wasn't a big surprise — meat, fish and chocolate chip cookies. Scheffler said he would serve steak and cheeseburger sliders with family-styled side dishes. Scheffler disclosed the menu Wednesday during a video call ahead of his title defense at Augusta National on April 6-9. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/6V47KtW

NHL GM meetings: Gary Bettman talks playoff format, expansion, salary cap and more

https://ift.tt/V690fvE NHL commissioner Gary Bettman spoke to reporters during the general managers meetings in Florida on Wednesday. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/OCk2Ntc

'A solution in search of a problem" - Titleist hit back at R&A's plan to rein in golf's big-hitters

https://ift.tt/2xUCHGI The R&A and US Golf Association have been warned by the game’s predominant ball-maker Titleist that they will be turning back the game 30 years if they go through with their proposals to curtail the extreme length the modern pros are hitting it. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/OVcmMYl

John Hugley enters the transfer portal

https://ift.tt/2xUCHGI Pitt center John Hugley is entering the transfer portal. Joe Tipton reported the news this morning, and Hugley confirmed it on Twitter. Hugley injured his knee prior to the start of this season and missed the initial two games before returning to the court and playing in eight games. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/spZFYxq

Investigation reveals extent of Gregg Berhalter's 1992 assault, Claudio Reyna's meddling and threats

https://ift.tt/ZN1p4KJ U.S. Soccer said that, based on the results of the investigation, Gregg Berhalter remains a USMNT coaching candidate. The investigative report, meanwhile, revealed that Claudio Reyna had a "pattern." from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/X2PNDtW

Diamond Hogs romp Louisiana Tech, sweep series

https://ift.tt/i2bjBsR Faced with a two-run deficit in the third inning, Louisiana Tech head coach Lane Burroughs turned to his most trusty relief option to settle things down as the Bulldogs tried to salvage a win against No. 8 Arkansas. Right-hander Landon Tomkins entered Sunday's contest with a 0.71 ERA in 12 2/3 innings — the lowest among qualified Bulldog pitchers. The Razorbacks took a seven-run lead, and they were well on their way to a 15-6 win to sweep the series. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/yrqFHnx

Marriott: NFL interviewed employee, reviewed video in Michael Irvin case

https://ift.tt/i2bjBsR In connection with his Super Bowl-week suspensions by NFL Network and ESPN, Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin has sued only Marriott. For now. NFL Network (and, in turn, the NFL) could have potential liability to Irvin. A recent court filing made by Marriott underscores the possibility. In a Friday motion aimed at preventing Irvin’s [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/13ykswc

Live Scoreboard: No. 8 Arkansas vs Louisiana Tech (Game 3)

https://ift.tt/i2bjBsR NOT A SUBSCRIBER? SIGN UP TODAY FOR ACCESS TO ALL OF HAWGBEAT'S PREMIUM CONTENT AND FEATURES FAYETTEVILLE — The No. 8 Arkansas Razorbacks will go for the sweep against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Baum-Walker Stadium on Sunday afternoon. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/4DhWoJk

Big XII Championship: (2) Texas vs. (1) Kansas (5pm CST tip, ESPN)

https://ift.tt/30bvfJD The Big XII Championship is here, and this time, it actually involves Texas. The second-seeded Longhorns fought their way through a brutal conference tourney to get to where they are now, beating Oklahoma State 60-47 in the second round and TCU 66-60 in the semifinals. Despite their struggling guard play, Texas' front court has come alive in this tournament, as Dylan Disu and Christian Bishop dominated the last game to the tune of 30 points, 15 rebounds, five blocks and three steals combined. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/BNjC1xT

Live Scoreboard: Louisiana Tech vs. No. 8 Arkansas (Game 2)

https://ift.tt/30bvfJD NOT A SUBSCRIBER? SIGN UP TODAY FOR ACCESS TO ALL OF HAWGBEAT'S PREMIUM CONTENT AND FEATURES FAYETTEVILLE — After defeating Louisiana Tech 7-4 Friday in the series opener, the Diamond Hogs are set to take on the Bulldogs again at 2 p. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/iSEe7dz

NASCAR competition officials take louvers from Hendrick Motorsports cars

https://ift.tt/30bvfJD NASCAR officials took the hood louvers from the four Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolets at Phoenix Raceway, and the sanctioning body will bring them to the NASCAR Research & Development Center for further evaluation next week in Concord, North Carolina. During initial inspection Friday, league officials discovered a potential issue that needs further examination. Hendrick cars were […] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/KLXbZit

Rams officially release Leonard Floyd, seven others

https://ift.tt/NCwoZFm The Rams made outside linebacker Leonard Floyd‘s release official. They announced they released Floyd on Friday along with seven others. The team also waived tight end Roger Carter, defensive back T.J. Carter, receiver J.J. Koski, tight end Jared Pinkney, receiver Jaquarii Roberson, receiver Jerreth Sterns and defensive end Brayden Thomas. Floyd, 30, spent three seasons [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/8cuf2LF

Cubs announce 10 cuts from major league spring training camp

https://ift.tt/zNF6JPh Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brennen Davis are among 10 players that have been cut from the Cubs' major league spring training roster, optioning six players to minor league affiliates while reassigning four players to minor league camp. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/RcS3zhE

Pitt advances to ACC quarterfinals with 89-81 win over Georgia Tech

https://ift.tt/KMFrfbR The Pitt Panthers looked to be cruising to an easy win over Georgia Tech in the second round of the ACC Tournament, but the Yellow Jackets made a strong push in the second half to challenge the No. 5 seed. Pitt had to dig deep and gut on a 89-81 win over a pesky Georgia Tech team on Wednesday at the Greensboro Coliseum. The win improves Pitt's record to 22-10 on the season, and snapped a brief two-game losing streak to close out the year. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/gKS8uU1

Lincoln Riley updates LB Eric Gentry's status after surgery

https://ift.tt/KMFrfbR One of the more intriguing subplots of spring practice for USC would have been watching the retooled linebacker corps compete and jostle for position, but the Trojans will be missing a major piece of that unit as returning starter Eric Gentry is sidelined this spring recovering from offseason surgery on his injured ankle. Coach Lincoln Riley addressed Gentry's situation on Tuesday. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3LVfn9a

2022-23 Rivals All-Big Ten Basketball Teams

https://ift.tt/XDy67p9 Mar 5, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) reacts to scoring during the first against the Illinois Fighting Illini half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports © Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports Welcome to something new for the Rivals network. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/Znth31q

Derek Carr to the Saints, Geno Smith returns to the Seahawks & combine takeaways

https://ift.tt/XDy67p9 Hosts Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein start by recapping the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine and giving their primary takeaways. Later, the duo recap a crazy day of news in the NFL ahead of the franchise tag deadline, as we saw the New Orleans Saints sign QB Derek Carr, the Seattle Seahawks sign QB Geno Smith, running backs Tony Pollard and Josh Jacobs get franchise tagged and much more. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/Uk4zN8M

Musselman: 'We’ve proven that we’re an NCAA Tournament team'

https://ift.tt/EzDotsy Despite the Arkansas Razorbacks (19-12, 8-10) losing three straight to close out their regular season, including an 88-79 loss to No. 23 Kentucky on Saturday, head coach Eric Musselman remained confident in his team's ability to make a run entering postseason play. Arkansas will enter the SEC Tournament as the 10-seed and it will take on 7-seed Auburn on Thursday at 6 p.m. CT inside Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Arena. A trio of defeats against Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky (all Quadrant 1 teams) were not exactly how the team drew it up, and freshman guard Nick Smith Jr. said it definitely hurt the Hogs' confidence. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/31LgGOT

Live Scoreboard: Arkansas 9, Wright State 3 (Game 2)

https://ift.tt/JKVs06j NOT A SUBSCRIBER? SIGN UP TODAY FOR ACCESS TO ALL OF HAWGBEAT'S PREMIUM CONTENT AND FEATURES FAYETTEVILLE — After run-ruling Wright State in Friday's series opener, the Diamond Hogs have a chance to clinch another series Saturday. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/JfDxlz8

Medvedev wins in Dubai for third title in three weeks

https://ift.tt/JKVs06j Daniil Medvedev conquered all remaining doubts as he completed an impressive hat-trick, picking up a third title in as many weeks with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Andrey Rublev in the Dubai final on Saturday.Rublev has yet to successfully defend any of his 12 career titles but can take positives from his runner-up showing this week in Dubai. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/LWsATpz

Kurt Kitayama handles a windy Bay Hill as Jon Rahm falters

https://ift.tt/5CRJd9h Kurt Kitayama is used to battling some of the best players as he searches for his first PGA Tour win. But he answered with a 100-foot bunker shot to tap-in range on the par-3 17th, and with the wind at his back, hit gap wedge to 10 feet for birdie. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/EsI9cqm

Medvedev ends Djokovic win streak to set up Dubai final with Rublev

https://ift.tt/rlJ2MWD Daniil Medvedev appears to have returned to his best form as he ended Novak Djokovic's undefeated 15-0 start to the season with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over the world number one on Friday.The ex-world number one capitalised on his first opportunity to book his place in the final. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/tgEDlPq

Leonard Fournette asked for his release, and “they respected my wishes”

https://ift.tt/kTJC5lc Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht didn’t break news about Leonard Fournette during his news conference on Tuesday. But Licht’s answer about the veteran running back gave it away. “I think Leonard Fournette still has several years left in him as a three-down back,” Licht said. Fournette confirmed to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/qOW78MS