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Potential Trump travel ban could impact foreign MLB players
The Trump administration is getting closer to enacting a travel ban on visitors and workers from certain countries. It could ultimately impact numerous foreign athletes and entertainers—most notably, Major and Minor League Baseball players. On the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump signed a slate of executive orders, including one that required… -
Early Friday NCAA Tournament action produces another 12-seed upset
Perhaps the gap between the haves and have-nots is growing in the NIL era of college basketball. The 2025 NCAA Tournament has produced just four double-digit upsets in the first 24 games. The early action Friday, March 21, mainly went as expected, with the exception of 12-seed Colorado State knocking off 5-seed Memphis. What was… -
NCAA tournament’s first day sees just 3 double-digit seeds pull upsets
Thursday’s late session of the NCAA tournament had a little more drama and some closer games than those that took place earlier in the day. A pair of double-digit seeds pulled off upsets to move on to the second round. What went down in the South Region? For the most part, like the afternoon session,… -
March Madness lacking upsets in the early stages, top seeds advance easily
With the exception of one big underdog, the ‘Madness’ that symbolizes the NCAA tournament hasn’t really happened so far on day one. Most of the favorites in the early session Thursday, March 20, had little trouble advancing to the 2nd round. How did the top seeds fare? Houston, the top seed in the Midwest region,… -
Boston Celtics sold for $6.1 billion, record for North American sports franchise
One of the most iconic sports franchises in the world is changing hands. The reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics have been sold for $6.1 billion, a record for a North American sports franchise. The Celtics’ new ownership group is led by Bill Chisholm, managing partner at Symphony Technology Group, a private equity firm. The deal… -
Scottie Scheffler’s Masters dinner menu has joke about 2024 fluke injury
It’s a tradition unlike any other—not just the Masters golf tournament, but the Masters Champions dinner. It’s a gathering of all the Green Jacket winners a couple of days before the tournament, with the menu chosen by the previous year’s champion. Who is choosing this year’s Masters dinner? Scottie Scheffler has won the Masters tournament… -
NCAA Tournament’s First Four delivers drama and vindication
March Madness certainly arrived with the First Four games of the NCAA Tournament. A Hail Mary win by one potential Cinderella team was followed by a big win from North Carolina, who, at least for a few days, silenced the critics saying they shouldn’t be in the Big Dance. What went down Tuesday in the… -
Ohtani, Dodgers put on a show, sweep Cubs in ‘Tokyo Series’
The first two games of the Major League Baseball (MLB) season are in the books, and it’s no surprise that Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is the story. Not only for his Beatles-like popularity in his home country but for performing on the field in the “Tokyo Series” to open the Major League Baseball… -
Women’s March Madness bracket features several big-time contenders
The NCAA women’s tournament gets underway with the First Four Wednesday, March 19, and the bracket is certainly top-heavy. Several teams can claim contender status before tip-off. Who has contender status in the women’s tournament? The first two regions feature the top overall seed, UCLA, and the defending national champion, South Carolina. They may eventually… -
Ohio State and other CFB teams back to work as spring practice kicks off
While the sports world focuses on the NCAA Tournament, the business of college football churns on. Spring practices are kicking off across the country. For the national champion Ohio State Buckeyes, it hasn’t even been two months since their celebration. How are the national champions looking? A lot has changed in Columbus. Gone are star… -
NCAA Tournament: Who are the betting favorites as the First 4 tip off?
The NCAA Tournament starts Tuesday night, March 18, with the First Four in Dayton. This year’s play-in round has some intrigue following the controversial selection of North Carolina as the last team in the field. They’ll take on San Diego State at 9:10 p.m. EST. As you decide which teams to advance when filling out… -
Dodgers, Cubs open MLB season with two-game ‘Tokyo Series’
The first pitch for the 2025 baseball season is about to be thrown if you’re ready to wake up in the wee hours of the morning. The World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series. Why is the ‘Tokyo Series’ a big deal for MLB? The Dodgers and… -
Need help filling out your NCAA bracket? Here’s a quick look at all 4 regions
The field for the NCAA Tournament is set. The tournament selection committee assembled 68 teams, all with one goal—to win the national championship. Which upsets should you pick when filling out your bracket and how far should you take the top seeds? These are valid questions, so let’s break down each region with some facts.…
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