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On TwitterMLB expansion could be on horizon as Salt Lake City joins push for team
With officials in Salt Lake City announcing plans to pursue a MLB team, big-league expansion from 30 to 32 teams may be gaining steam.
Rays' hot start doesn't guarantee long-term success
The Tampa Bay Rays are off to an incredible start, one not seen for decades. The team is 12-0 and will look for lucky 13 on Thursday the 13th against Boston.
ESPN projection model pumps brakes on Lions hype
The Lions have become a popular pick to win the NFC North in 2023, but a new ESPN projection model has poured some cold water on those expectations.
Could Diamondbacks be next to move from relatively new stadium?
It appears another ballpark from the great stadium boom of the late 1990s and early 2000s could be headed to retirement by the end of the decade.
First baseman offers glimmer of hope for dreadful Tigers
Little has gone right for the Detroit Tigers to start the season, but at least one player is providing a reason for optimism.
Why other conferences should keep an eye on struggling Pac-12
With the Pac-12 floundering as it searches for a TV deal, the conference seems to be in a death spiral. Other conferences looking to expand should take notice.
Where desperate Pistons should look for their next head coach
To the joy of most Pistons fans, the abysmal era of head coach Dwane Casey is over. But now the organization faces the challenge of finding the right head coach to lead the team out of a rebuild and back into contention.
Why QB Hendon Hooker doesn't make sense for Lions
Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker will visit Monday with the Detroit Lions, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, but hopefully this is just a smokescreen and not real interest by the team.
NFL expert's mock draft has Colts making an unexpected move
It’s no secret the Indianapolis Colts need a quarterback, but who and how they will acquire a starter might surprise many fans, according to NFL.com’s top draft analyst.
Mets' woes already piling up early in the season
The New York Mets, a so-called super team filled with big-name players and even bigger contacts, have not gotten off to the start many envisioned. The Mets began the year 3-3, but some of the underlying issues have raised concerns.
An early look at 2023-24 Iowa women's basketball
A magical season for the Iowa Hawkeyes woman’s basketball team fell just short of a title. Fortunately for the Hawkeyes, it appears they'll have every opportunity to get back to the same spot next year.
Why Yordan Alvarez will push the 60-HR mark this season
Yordan Alvarez set an Astros record when he launched a homer against the Detroit Tigers this week, becoming the fastest Houston player to get to 100 career homers. Here's why he could make a run at 60 homers this season.
Tigers' 2023 start offers little hope of rebound from disastrous 2022 season
Three games into a season might be too early to panic, but the alarm bells are ringing loud in the Motor City.
New era of WWE to begin with UFC merger
It’s fitting that moments after WrestleMania 39 ended, a new era for the WWE began. The annual event is wrestling and the WWE’s biggest stage. But talk about what happened in the ring quickly switched to the news outside of it.
How South Carolina, Iowa stack up in epic women's Final Four semifinal
In a game that could have historic viewership, the best team (South Carolina) will face the best player (Iowa's Caitlin Clark) in the women's Final Four semifinal in Dallas on Friday night.
Four fabulous players to watch in women's Final Four
South Carolina, LSU, Virginia Tech and Iowa are in Dallas to compete for the national title. Ticket demand exceeds previous years, with the cheapest at a face value of $160 – more than the cheapest ticket for the men’s Final Four in Houston. These four players are a big reason why.
NFL owners must reject proposal that would have rewarded Cowboys in 2022
A proposal will be debated by NFL owners this week that could dramatically alter the playoff structure. Let's hope it doesn’t pass.
'Mind-boggling' play elevates Caitlin Clark above the rest
In an Elite Eight game against Louisville, Iowa’s Caitlin Clark became the first player ever – male or female – to record a 40-point triple-double during the NCAA Tournament.
Misfiring Pistons have great case for jettisoning head coach
For the 12th time in 14 seasons, the Detroit Pistons won't make the postseason. The best response by the NBA team with the worst record (16-57) would be to fire the man leading it, head coach Dwane Casey.
Women's NCAA Tournament viewership up significantly
Fueled by new names and surprising upsets, the women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament has captured the attention of fans. First-round tournament viewership was up 27% compared to last year, averaging 272,000 viewers a game according to rightsholder ESPN.
Upsets make women's NCAA Tournament even more appealing
The 2023 women’s NCAA Tournament is sizzling like the men’s – and it’s all because of upsets. After decades of dominance by the sport's elite teams, top seeds have had their hands full in the 2023 tournament.
Mulling tweaks to pitch clock rules, MLB shouldn't go overboard
The MLB competition committee is already is reportedly considering tweaks to the pitch clocks rules, but should be careful not to go overboard.
Lions' surprise free-agent signing shows they are all in
With the signing of safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, the Detroit Lions made it clear they are all in for 2023.
Why healthy Jacob deGrom should make Rangers AL West contenders
Reports of ace Jacob DeGrom looking like the star of old might make his new team the favorite to surprise in 2023.
Why David Montgomery is an upgrade for Lions at RB
Although Jamaal Williams was instrumental in helping change the culture for the inept franchise, the Lions won't bring him back. On Tuesday, Detroit agreed to a deal with ex-Bear RB David Montgomery, Williams' replacement. It's a move Detroit fans should embrace.
