Harper hits monster HR in dramatic return to D.C.

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AAF duped us, but we should have seen it comingEx-players, dad discuss team’s ‘toxic environment’McGregor deletes tweet attacking Khabib and wifeWestbrook records rare 20-20-20 triple-doubleNationals star suffers broken finger on buntReport: Wilson demands new deal from SeahawksSpurrier calls out ‘not very truthful’ AAF leadersReport: AAF making players pay for flights homeNBA team fires president after 16 seasonsMickelson fires back at complaint over Tiger matchAAF abruptly suspends football operationsNBA playoff predictor: Who’s going to play who?

NFL

2019 NFL Power Rankings: Post-free-agency status reports for all 32 teams (April 3, 2019, 12:55 AM ET)AAF suspends operations; Polian ‘disappointed’ (April 2, 2019, 9:20 PM ET)Sources: Wilson gives deadline for Seahawks deal (April 2, 2019, 8:10 PM ET)Source: Ravens expect G Yanda to play in ’19 (April 2, 2019, 7:04 PM ET)Incognito pleads guilty to disorderly conduct (April 2, 2019, 6:22 PM ET)Colts claim Kindred off waivers from Browns (April 2, 2019, 4:58 PM ET)NFL draft tier rankings: McShay’s top-graded 2019 Day 1-2 prospects (April 2, 2019, 4:23 PM ET)Texans’ Hal retires but says health not reason (April 2, 2019, 4:21 PM ET)Steelers ‘can’t wait’ to face OBJ twice a season (April 2, 2019, 3:54 PM ET)Projecting the top wide receivers in the 2019 NFL draft (April 2, 2019, 3:39 PM ET)Suspended Gregory given extension by Cowboys (April 2, 2019, 1:36 PM ET)Jenkins: CBA talks ‘won’t be as simple’ this time (April 2, 2019, 1:10 PM ET)

MLB

Marlins hoping they still have deGrom’s number against Mets (April 3, 2019, 4:29 AM ET)Orioles look to remain hot on road at Blue Jays (April 3, 2019, 4:26 AM ET)Harper drama past, Phillies look to sweep Nats (April 3, 2019, 4:25 AM ET)Yankees confident vs. Tigers despite injuries (April 3, 2019, 4:25 AM ET)Bailey to make debut for Royals against visiting Twins (April 3, 2019, 4:10 AM ET)Padres, D-backs throwing lefties against right-handed lineups (April 3, 2019, 4:06 AM ET)Streaking Brewers eye sweep of Reds (April 3, 2019, 3:56 AM ET)Rays aim for three-game sweep of Rockies (April 3, 2019, 3:45 AM ET)Green tossed for arguing Machado interference (April 3, 2019, 3:40 AM ET)Greinke homers twice, fans 10 in Arizona’s 8-5 win vs Padres (April 3, 2019, 2:46 AM ET)Fiers, 3 A’s relievers shut down Red Sox for 1-0 win (April 3, 2019, 2:30 AM ET)

Women’s College Basketball

Auriemma: Most coaches ‘afraid’ of their players (April 2, 2019, 6:33 PM ET)WNBA mock draft 2019 – Predicting all three rounds (April 2, 2019, 5:36 PM ET)Women’s Final Four preview: Why each team could win in Tampa (April 2, 2019, 10:41 AM ET)

One-time NBA contender stumbling toward playoffs

Read StoryMartin RogersUSA TODAY

Garcia, Kuchar address their controversial matchYankees lose another key player to injured listLions add Rams playoff hero to bolster backfieldFamed baseball prospect ruled out for seasonBrowns trade former second-round pick to ChiefsMan on life support after fight at Dodger StadiumDefending women’s champs return to Final FourBeckham: Trade to Browns is ‘biggest blessing’D.C. mayor deletes tweet about Bryce HarperNASCAR suspends Trucks driver for substance abuseKentucky, Calipari agree to ‘long-term’ dealUSA TODAY Sports Brackets: See how you’re doing

NBA legend: Duke loss a win for college hoops

Read StoryTom SchadUSA TODAY

Duke’s amazing Zion-led year ends prematurelyCoach K’s top 10 Duke teams: Where’s Zion’s team?Duke’s ouster immediately makes Zion an NBA starDid we just witness the best Elite Eight ever?Red Sox lock up young star with $120M extensionA 23rd horse dies at famed California trackGrit takes Auburn all the way to Final Four3 reasons Michigan State can win championship3 reasons underdog Auburn can win championshipMichael Irvin reveals result of his cancer testAndrew Luck marries longtime girlfriend in PragueUSA TODAY Sports Brackets: See how you’re doing

NFL

Browns see projected win total jump 3 games (March 31, 2019, 7:00 PM ET)Hall of Famer Irvin: Tests show I’m cancer-free (March 31, 2019, 6:53 PM ET)Eagles obtain RB Howard from Bears for ’20 pick (March 31, 2019, 3:32 PM ET)Mayor: Trees can’t be cut down for NFL draft (March 31, 2019, 1:48 PM ET)Two-time Pro Bowl OL Lang announces retirement (March 31, 2019, 12:28 PM ET)Raiders sign former Seahawks tight end Willson (March 31, 2019, 12:23 PM ET)TE Witten ‘invigorated’ by return to Cowboys (March 30, 2019, 7:57 PM ET)Former Raiders, Texans punter Lechler retires (March 30, 2019, 1:53 PM ET)Source: Cards dine with Bosa in Ft. Lauderdale (March 30, 2019, 9:44 AM ET)Projecting the top wide receivers in the 2019 NFL draft (March 29, 2019, 8:16 PM ET)

MLB

Dodgers are a hit to open season; Giants sputtering (April 1, 2019, 3:38 AM ET)Padres aim to continue success against Diamondbacks (April 1, 2019, 3:27 AM ET)‘King Felix’ opens his season vs. longtime nemesis (April 1, 2019, 3:18 AM ET)Braves still looking for first win as they host Cubs (April 1, 2019, 3:08 AM ET)Hitting vs. pitching as Red Sox visit A’s (April 1, 2019, 3:04 AM ET)Astros hope their bats will be waiting for them in Texas (April 1, 2019, 2:59 AM ET)Mets’ Alonso heads home to face Marlins (April 1, 2019, 2:48 AM ET)Sources: BoSox, Bogaerts near $132M extension (April 1, 2019, 2:45 AM ET)Reds will try to shut down Yelich, Brewers (April 1, 2019, 2:36 AM ET)Pitching fuels early success for Orioles, Jays (April 1, 2019, 2:28 AM ET)Yankees, Tigers looking for timely hits to begin series (April 1, 2019, 1:56 AM ET)

Elite Eight-bound Virginia rewriting tourney script

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Why this was a really Sweet 16 win for PurdueVirginia ousts No. 12 Oregon to reach Elite EightTexas Tech locks down Michigan to join Elite EightMichigan’s biggest flaw returns at the worst timeEagles land lead running back in trade with BearsMan sees perfect bracket fall apart in Purdue winGonzaga coach touts team’s ‘culture of winning’Spurs retire Manu’s jersey in emotional ceremonyJohnny Manziel breaks silence on split with wifeHarper, new-look Phillies do it big on opening dayTiger’s kneeling, left-handed par save is insaneUSA TODAY Sports Brackets: See how you’re doing

MLB

Harvey to debut for Angels; Estrada hopes to rebound for A’s (March 29, 2019, 3:35 AM ET)Home crowd awaits Mariners’ Kikuchi against Red Sox (March 29, 2019, 2:56 AM ET)Padres’ Lucchesi next up in youth movement against Giants (March 29, 2019, 2:54 AM ET)Keller pitches Royals past White Sox 5-3 in rainy opener (March 29, 2019, 2:54 AM ET)Opening Day takeaways: Can we believe what we just saw? (March 29, 2019, 2:46 AM ET)Dodgers rely on deep rotation against Diamondbacks (March 29, 2019, 2:38 AM ET)Rays’ Morton to face former team as Astros visit (March 29, 2019, 2:26 AM ET)Trout suffers leg cramp, escapes serious injury (March 29, 2019, 1:51 AM ET)Harper hitless in debut, but Phils roll past Braves (March 29, 2019, 1:34 AM ET)Mariners tag Sale and rout defending champion Red Sox 12-4 (March 29, 2019, 12:34 AM ET)Dodgers crush MLB-record 8 HRs in opening rout (March 29, 2019, 12:06 AM ET)Cardinals, Brewers expecting fireworks in series (March 28, 2019, 11:28 PM ET)Scherzer highest paid; Red Sox top payroll list (March 28, 2019, 10:59 PM ET)Marquez, Rockies look to maintain success against Marlins (March 28, 2019, 10:57 PM ET)Smash hit: Andrus wows after ‘Baby Shark’ intro (March 28, 2019, 9:33 PM ET)Blue Jays, Tigers look for jolt at plate (March 28, 2019, 9:29 PM ET)Verlander outpitches Snell, Astros cruise past Rays 5-1 (March 28, 2019, 9:28 PM ET)Power surge! Dodgers hit 8 homers in 12-5 win over Arizona (March 28, 2019, 9:14 PM ET)Baez hits 2 HRs as Cubs open season with 12-4 win at Rangers (March 28, 2019, 8:49 PM ET)Zimmermann perfect into 7th, Tigers top Blue Jays 2-0 in 10 (March 28, 2019, 8:42 PM ET)New-look Reds rally for 5-3 win over Pirates on Dietrich HR (March 28, 2019, 8:35 PM ET)Freeland goes 7 innings as Rockies beat Marlins 6-3 (March 28, 2019, 8:34 PM ET)Machado hitless, Tatis 2 hits in debut as Padres beat Giants (March 28, 2019, 8:28 PM ET)Gonzalez, Berrios guide Twins past Indians 2-0 in opener (March 28, 2019, 8:20 PM ET)Zimmer makes it to big leagues after Yost prank (March 28, 2019, 8:18 PM ET)Davis hits second home run of season, A’s beat Angels 4-0 (March 28, 2019, 8:10 PM ET)Photos: Bryce Harper rocks neon green Phillie Phanatic cleats in debut (March 28, 2019, 8:06 PM ET)Harper a hit without connecting as Phils win debut (March 28, 2019, 7:51 PM ET)Cano homers, drives in both Mets runs in win (March 28, 2019, 6:11 PM ET)Voit homers, Tanaka strong, Yanks beat O’s 7-2 in opener (March 28, 2019, 5:58 PM ET)Brewers’ Cain robs HR for final out to beat Cards (March 28, 2019, 5:53 PM ET)Cano’s HR, deGrom’s 10 Ks lift Mets past Scherzer, Nats 2-0 (March 28, 2019, 5:51 PM ET)DeGrom outduels Scherzer as both K at least 10 (March 28, 2019, 5:31 PM ET)Dee Gordon buys full-page ad to thank Ichiro (March 28, 2019, 5:01 PM ET)Opening Day lineups for all 30 teams (March 28, 2019, 4:31 PM ET)Predictions, inside info and fun facts: The only Opening Day preview you need (March 28, 2019, 1:54 PM ET)Harper ends Judge’s top-selling jersey reign (March 28, 20

NFL coaches helped owners come to senses on rule

Read StoryJarrett BellUSA TODAY

MLB star responds to being voted ‘most overrated’Kraft’s lawyer lashes out at Florida sheriffSweet 16 player faces marijuana chargesTiger wasn’t his best, but he wins first matchESPN’s Olbermann tweets apology to turkey hunterDeVos doesn’t get why Special Olympics matterAvenatti: Documents allegedly show Ayton paymentsHardaway: Anti-gay remarks kept him out of HallFamous international athlete wants to be NFL kickerOregon coach: ‘No information’ on Bol Bol claimsTexas bans spirit group after hazing investigationUSA TODAY Sports Brackets: On to Sweet 16

MLB

Predictions, inside info and fun facts: The only Opening Day preview you need (March 27, 2019, 11:33 PM ET)A’s acquire DH/1B Morales from Blue Jays (March 27, 2019, 10:12 PM ET)Red Sox manager Cora won’t name a closer (March 27, 2019, 9:00 PM ET)Twins set opening day roster with 5-man bench (March 27, 2019, 7:31 PM ET)7-Eleven tacos helped fuel deGrom’s Mets deal (March 27, 2019, 6:00 PM ET)Manfred: Non-stars less valuable in analytics age (March 27, 2019, 5:56 PM ET)Touted rookie 1B Alonso to be on Mets’ roster (March 27, 2019, 5:47 PM ET)Indians’ Lindor out indefinitely with ankle injury (March 27, 2019, 5:04 PM ET)Rays consider tinting roof to help track fly balls (March 27, 2019, 4:53 PM ET)2019 MLB season preview: Predictions, rankings and more (March 27, 2019, 3:25 PM ET

Women’s Sweet 16: BPI says Notre Dame, UConn and Baylor are favorites to win 2019 title

capable of hurting college hoops

Read StoryDan WolkenUSA TODAY

ESPN’s Olbermann goes off on white turkey hunterNFL makes major change to replay review systemD-backs lose player to freak season-ending injuryClemson star WR likely out for year with torn ACLDeVos defends deep Special Olympics funding cutsTitle belt stolen while team gets ice creamU.S. soccer star suffers quad injury in friendlyGiannis’ Bucks beat Harden’s Rockets in showdownTiger on Match Play course: ‘Well, it’s not flat’UC Irvine coach apologizes for using ‘Queen’ tauntNFL teams might play preseason game in CanadaUSA TODAY Sports Brackets: Check in on yours

MLB

Dodgers top Angels 9-2 in spring finale as Upton heads to IL (March 27, 2019, 2:16 AM ET)Top prospect Tatis on Padres’ Opening Day roster (March 26, 2019, 11:54 PM ET)With new deal, Eloy Jimenez makes White Sox opening roster (March 26, 2019, 11:38 PM ET)Sale’s new deal includes $50M in deferred money (March 26, 2019, 11:23 PM ET)Angels’ Upton dealing with turf toe, to start on IL (March 26, 2019, 9:54 PM ET)Veteran, inexperienced lefties meet Giants-Padres opener (March 26, 2019, 8:38 PM ET)Price (illness) to open 5th in Red Sox rotation (March 26, 2019, 8:31 PM ET)Diamondbacks’ Souza tears up knee, out for ’19 (March 26, 2019, 7:56 PM ET)Ryu in for Kershaw as Dodgers open vs. D-backs (March 26, 2019, 7:52 PM ET)Rangers capitalize on rule change, walk off vs Indians (March 26, 2019, 7:36 PM ET)Over/unders, World Series and playoff odds for all 30 MLB teams (March 26, 2019, 7:32 PM ET)Astros get look at prospects in spring finale (March 26, 2019, 7:26 PM ET)Astros’ Correa (neck) questionable for opener (March 26, 2019, 7:25 PM ET)Absent expectations, Marlins open 2019 vs. Rockies (March 26, 2019, 7:25 PM ET)Syndergaard waves flag, plays nice in Syracuse (March 26, 2019, 7:14 PM ET)Ramirez expected in Indians’ Opening Day lineup (March 26, 2019, 6:57 PM ET)Short-handed Reds prepare for Pirates in opener (March 26, 2019, 6:52 PM ET)Steinbrenner: Yanks a championship-caliber team (March 26, 2019, 6:37 PM ET)

Why Lakers may be worse with addition of LeBron

Read StoryMartin RogersUSA TODAY

Blazers’ Nurkic suffers gruesome left leg injuryMcGregor declares himself retired again from MMAUC Irvine coach’s taunt not funny; it’s offensiveAnalyst opens up on son’s death, alcohol relapseNFL announces wrinkle for opener of 100th seasonBaseball player forgets passport for Canada tripJohnny Manziel in AAF ‘kind of like a car wreck’Gronk’s mom shares thoughts on his retirementRacist abuse mars sporting event in EuropeGiannis or Harden? Making a case for each as MVPShame on NFL if it doesn’t try to fix replay rulesUSA TODAY Sports Brackets: Check in on yours

NFL

Sean Payton pushes for replay, officiating changes (March 26, 2019, 2:29 AM ET)The greatness of Rob Gronkowski and what’s next for the Patriots (March 26, 2019, 2:22 AM ET)Raiders’ lease for Coliseum OK’d by NFL owners (March 26, 2019, 1:08 AM ET)Full 2019 NFL draft order: All 254 picks (March 25, 2019, 11:26 PM ET)Mel Kiper’s 2019 NFL Mock Draft 3.0: First-round pick predictions and rankings (March 25, 2019, 11:19 PM ET)Roseman: Wentz extension a priority for Eagles (March 25, 2019, 10:13 PM ET)Bears-Pack will start season; Pats open on SNF (March 25, 2019, 6:31 PM ET)

MLB

MLB average salary on track for 2nd straight drop (March 26, 2019, 4:46 AM ET)D-backs’ Souza injures knee crossing home plate (March 26, 2019, 3:47 AM ET)Stamets’ grand slam sends Indians past Rangers 10-1 (March 26, 2019, 3:40 AM ET)Montas parlays new pitch into spot in A’s rotation (March 26, 2019, 3:27 AM ET)Calhoun stars early, but Dodgers drop Angels late 8-7 (March 26, 2019, 3:01 AM ET)Cubs’ Hamels gets hole-in-one, then hits homer (March 26, 2019, 1:07 AM ET)Red Sox’s Pearce to start season on injured list (March 26, 2019, 12:26 AM ET)

Winners, losers from weekend in March Madness

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6 defining plays of Duke-UCF instant classicIrvine baited Oregon player by calling him ‘Queen’Manziel makes AAF debut, completes long passGronk leaves no doubt he’s greatest TE ever in NFLOregon lone remaining double-digit seed in tourneyDuke barely survives Central Florida at buzzerMarch star made UCF tourney’s most lovable loserKerber rips teen after loss: ‘Biggest drama queen’Why Tennessee leader sat in crucial OT periodIs Villanova dynasty over after record NCAA loss?18 year old becomes youngest IndyCar winner everUSA TODAY Sports Brackets: Check in on yours

10 takeaways from Thursday’s tournament games

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Friday’s NCAA tourney games ranked by watchabilityNo. 1 got upset by No. 16 but can win it all nowBehind record-setter, Wofford gets first NCAA winMadness? Cinderellas blow it in upset-less Day 1Player found out about dad’s death after NCAA winIzzo flips out on player, has to be held backBarkley freaked out during Auburn-NM State gameTeam gets special moment amid 38-point blowoutStar set for $130M extension with CardinalsFour-time Pro Bowl LB lands with playoff teamVirginia center speaks out on U.S. gun lawsUSA TODAY Sports Brackets: Crush your office po

Kalscheur, Gophers knock off Louisville 86-76 (March 22, 2019, 4:15 AM ET)Upstart Wofford hopes to keep rolling against Kentucky (March 22, 2019, 3:39 AM ET)Matthews-led Michigan looks to hold off Florida (March 22, 2019, 3:39 AM ET)Tillie’s presence boosts Zags ahead of Baylor matchup (March 22, 2019, 3:35 AM ET)Purdue faces big test against defending champ Villanova (March 22, 2019, 3:21 AM ET)Familiar foes Michigan State, Minnesota meet in second round (March 22, 2019, 2:11 AM ET)

MLB

Trout plays full game a day after landing rich deal (March 22, 2019, 1:31 AM ET)Yelich, Brewers look for another playoff season (March 21, 2019, 11:55 PM ET)Harper aims to deliver Philly a World Series title (March 21, 2019, 11:41 PM ET)World Series title only goal of revamped Indians (March 21, 2019, 11:19 PM ET)Pence makes Rangers’ roster to start season (March 21, 2019, 10:01 PM ET)Mussina’s HOF visit a reminder of his excellence (March 21, 2019, 9:56 PM ET)Royals remain optimistic despite 100-loss season (March 21, 2019, 9:41 PM ET)Reds send Rule 5 draft pick Joe to Giants (March 21, 2019, 9:01 PM ET)Pedroia understands team playing it safe with him (March 21, 2019, 8:42 PM ET)Hudson named Cards’ fifth starter; Gant to bullpen (March 21, 2019, 6:49 PM ET)Yankees’ Sabathia ‘felt great’ in 1st spring game (March 21, 2019, 6:33 PM ET)Source: Cards, Goldy finalizing 5-year extension (March 21, 2019, 6:04 PM ET)Mazzilli improving after being struck by foul ball (March 21, 2019, 5:25 PM ET)

NFL

NFL committee proposes revamp of instant replay (March 22, 2019, 1:40 AM ET)Four-time Pro Bowler Houston signs with Colts (March 22, 2019, 1:36 AM ET)New Ram Matthews out to show he’s not done yet (March 22, 2019, 12:34 AM ET)Raiders’ lease for Coliseum gets final approval (March 21, 2019, 11:27 PM ET)Barnwell’s 2019 NFL free-agency and trade grades: Tracking every big signing and move(March 21, 2019, 9:37 PM ET)Report: Kaepernick grievance nets under $10M (March 21, 2019, 7:30 PM ET)Reports: Saints reach deal with ex-Viking Sherels (March 21, 2019, 7:18 PM ET)Pro day takeaways: Why Drew Lock is getting top-10 NFL draft buzz (March 21, 2019, 6:47 PM ET)Full 2019 NFL draft order: All 254 picks (March 21, 2019, 6:01 PM ET)Cardinals add to defensive line, sign Philon (March 21, 2019, 5:50 PM ET)Cowboys, Rams get preseason date in Hawaii (March 21, 2019, 5:43 PM ET)RG III agrees to return to Ravens on 2-year deal (March 21, 2019, 5:29 PM ET)

March Madness: Three reasons Duke won’t win the NCAA tournament

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MLB

Dodgers’ Seager homers in return from surgeries (March 21, 2019, 4:05 AM ET)Ichiro in starting lineup in possible final game (March 21, 2019, 4:01 AM ET)Top A’s prospect Luzardo shut down 4-6 weeks (March 21, 2019, 3:22 AM ET)Trout elated to stay an Angel ‘for years to come’ (March 21, 2019, 1:46 AM ET)Betts content to wait for free agency, longer deal (March 21, 2019, 1:43 AM ET)Hinch confident about Astros heading into season (March 21, 2019, 12:15 AM ET)Still rebuilding, Tigers hoping for growth in 2019 (March 21, 2019, 12:01 AM ET)Woodward says strong bond key for young Rangers (March 20, 2019, 11:56 PM ET)Orioles won’t be burdened by high expectations (March 20, 2019, 11:39 PM ET)Baldelli looks to lead turnaround for revamped Twins (March 20, 2019, 11:21 PM ET)Lindor (calf) still uncertain for Indians’ opener (March 20, 2019, 11:00 PM ET)Rays poised to build on last year’s surprising success (March 20, 2019, 10:55 PM ET)Harper ‘very happy’ to see Trout land payday (March 20, 2019, 10:42 PM ET)ChiSox see bright future despite lack of superstars (March 20, 2019, 10:41 PM ET)Yanks guest instructor Mazzilli struck by BP ball (March 20, 2019, 7:24 PM ET)