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Cincinnati Bearcats senior guard Jarron Cumberland flexes after a recent victory over Memphis at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH. (Image: Cincinnati Athletics)

Bubble Teams: Jarron Cumberland and the Cincinnati Bearcats (18-9)

The American Conference has several bubble teams fighting for an at-large bid to the 2020 March Madness tournament, including Cincinnati, Wichita State, Memphis, Tulsa, and SMU. The Cincinnati Bearcats (18-9), led by senior guard Jarron Cumberland, are currently tied for first place in the American with Houston (21-7) and Tulsa […]

Billy Horschel is a longshot at 30/1 to win the Honda Classic, but has a strong record at PGA National. (Image: Getty)

Honda Classic: Back Fleetwood, Horschel, Fade Woodland, Koepka

The PGA Tour heads east to Florida for its next four events, beginning with this week’s Honda Classic at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens. This is one of the toughest-ranked golf courses the pros play and, as a result, many decided to take a pass this week. The highest-ranked […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons during a game against the Boston Celtics. (Image: Porter Lambert/Getty)

Philly 76ers Lose Ben Simmons for Two Weeks (Lower Back)

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons will miss the next two weeks with a lower back injury. Simmons is experiencing numbness due to a nerve impingement, and the Sixers will evaluate his status in two weeks. If Simmons responds to rest and treatment, he’ll suit back up. There’s a loose timetable […]

Patrick Reed was one of two winners in PGA Tour events last week, with the other being Viktor Hovland. (Image: Stan Badz)

Golf Notes: Wins for Patrick Reed, Viktor Hovland Signal Returns to Form

Backing last week’s PGA Tour winners, Patrick Reed and Viktor Hovland, was difficult for different reasons, but it might be time to think about wagering on them more often. The two golfers won the two PGA Tour events last week, and each paid bettors well. Reed won the WGC-Mexico Championship, […]

The Vegas Golden Knights were big winners of the NHL trade deadline, acquiring goalie Robin Lehner from Chicago. (Image: Getty)

Who Were the Winners and Losers at the Close of NHL Trading?

The NHL trade deadline came and went on Monday, and there was a flurry of activity as teams tried to get stronger for the playoffs. Others were trying to unload talent and stockpile draft picks in the hopes of becoming contenders in 2021. There were players and teams that were […]

Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino during a game at the end of the 2019 season in the Bronx, NY. (Image: Elsa/Getty)

NY Yankees Lose Pitcher Luis Severino for Season (Tommy John Surgery)

The horror show known as “Bronx ER” continues for another season in Gotham. The New York Yankees announced that starting pitcher Luis Severino has an elbow injury and will undergo Tommy John surgery. He will miss the entire 2020 season. The Yankees shutdown Severino last week due to discomfort in […]

LAFC is favored to win MLS Cup 2020 after coming off a historically strong regular season in 2019. (Image: Jayne Kamin/USA Today Sports)

LAFC Leads the Race for 2020 MLS Cup

LAFC stands as the clear favorite to win the 2020 MLS Cup, but the unforgiving Major League Soccer playoff format means that many teams could be considered legitimate contenders to win the title. LAFC had a monster regular season in 2019, breaking the MLS record by compiling 72 points after […]

Richmond guard, Blake Francis, drives against Wisconsin in the Legends Classic tournament in Brooklyn, NY. (Image: AP)

Bubble Watch: Richmond Spiders Seek First March Madness Bid in 9 Years

The Richmond Spiders (20-7) are currently on the March Madness bubble as they fight with conference foe, Rhode Island, for one of the at-large bids from the Atlantic 10. Richmond hasn’t appeared in March Madness since they went to the Sweet 16 in 2011. The Spiders secured back-to-back trips to […]

Providence Friars guard Alpha Diallo drives to the hoop against Seton Hall at Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. (Image: AP)

Big East Bubble Teams: Pray for the Providence Friars (16-12)

The Providence Friars (16-12), led by senior guard Alpha Diallo, are one of several Big East teams fighting for an at-large bid to March Madness. Projections suggest at least six teams from the Big East will earn invites to March Madness, but Providence and Xavier are currently on the bubble. […]

A.P. Indy won eight races in 11 starts, including the 1992 Belmont Stakes. But his stallion career was one of the most impressive in the annals of thoroughbred racing.
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Legendary Sire, 1992 Horse of the Year AP Indy Dies at 31

AP Indy, the 1992 Horse of the Year and one of the most decorated stallions of the 1990s, died Friday at the Kentucky farm where he spent most of his life and sired horses responsible for winning hundreds of races. He was 31. The son of 1977 Triple Crown winner […]

Rhode Island guard, Fatts Russell, soars to the basketball against VCU at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI. (Image: Ryan Bowman/AP)

Atlantic 10 Bubble Teams: Fatts Russell and the Rhode Island Rams (19-7)

The Rhode Island Rams (19-7), led by junior guard Fatts Russell, are one of the many schools on March Madness Bubble Watch. If the Rams don’t win the Atlantic 10 conference tournament, they must rely on the selection committee to determine their fate with an at-large invitation. Rhode Island didn’t […]

A Washington Nationals fan was one of many that booed the Houston Astros on Saturday during their Spring Training game. (Image: AP)

Houston Astros Heckled at Spring Training Home Opener

The Houston Astros are trying to put the cheating scandal behind them, but fans and their opponents won’t let them. During the team’s first spring training game on Saturday, they were heckled and booed — in their own stadium. The Astros were playing the Washington Nationals. The two teams share […]