NCAA First Four winner primed for Cinderella run

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Packers’ all-time sacks leader signs with new teamRaiders sign controversial ex-Bengals linebackerCowboys bring on former Pro Bowl WR to fill voidAngels revel in Mike Trout’s $360M extensionAstros’ new star becomes MLB’s newest $100M manThis is the team that needs Zion the mostClippers’ Rivers emphatically denies Lakers rumorsFairleigh Dickinson rallies to win First Four gameNo charges for MLB team exec in scuffle with wifeJohnny Manziel thinks he can rebound in MemphisCaps player won’t join team on White House visitUSA TODAY Sports Brackets: Crush your office pool!

NFL

Burfict joins Raiders, says AB pairing ‘all positive’ (March 20, 2019, 2:45 AM ET)Texans sign QB McCarron to back up Watson (March 20, 2019, 1:08 AM ET)Ex-Packers LB Matthews to Rams on 2-year deal (March 20, 2019, 1:00 AM ET)Top 100 NFL free agents for 2019: Ranking best players on market (March 19, 2019, 11:17 PM ET)Cowboys agree to 1-year deal with WR Cobb (March 19, 2019, 8:15 PM ET)Manziel confident he still can play ‘at any level’ (March 19, 2019, 7:53 PM ET)Antonio Brown fallout: What Steelers can get, financial impact, timeline (March 19, 2019, 7:05 PM ET)Sorry, brother: Martellus Bennett won’t return (March 19, 2019, 6:01 PM ET)Top 15 remaining 2019 NFL free agents (March 19, 2019, 5:54 PM ET)

MLB

Source: Rays give utility man Lowe 6-year deal (March 20, 2019, 1:46 AM ET)Castillo to get surprise start for Reds in opener (March 20, 2019, 1:38 AM ET)Mariners-Athletics Preview (March 20, 2019, 12:57 AM ET)Source: Astros extend Bregman with 6-year deal (March 20, 2019, 12:55 AM ET)DA won’t charge Giants CEO Baer for altercation (March 19, 2019, 10:44 PM ET)Source: Astros give reliever Pressly $17.5M deal (March 19, 2019, 10:20 PM ET)Cahill to start Opening Day vs. ex-team A’s (March 19, 2019, 8:25 PM ET)Cubs’ Darvish leaves spring start due to blister (March 19, 2019, 7:52 PM ET)Cubs relievers Morrow, Strop progressing well (March 19, 2019, 7:28 PM ET)Inflamed shoulder to send Yanks’ Betances to IL (March 19, 2019, 7:22 PM ET)

NCAA bracket tips: All you need to win your pool

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Ex-Jaguars QB Bortles finds new home | More NFLUConn women have stunning No. 1 streak snappedSun Belt making history with commissioner hireDirk passes Wilt for 6th on all-time scoring listCan Giannis pass LeBron as the face of the NBA?ESPN spoils bracket reveal with early releaseDid Indy 500 get a protest billboard taken down?NCAA tourney: This league has huge target on backPGA Tour golfer on rule: ‘It’s killing our game’Bold prediction: Duke doesn’t win national titleNCAA tourney sleepers with Final Four potentialUSA TODAY Sports Brackets: Crush your office pool!

NFL

2019 NFL free-agency tracker: Latest signings, trades, cuts, news and rumors (March 19, 2019, 2:28 AM ET)Bengals cut linebacker Burfict after 7 seasons (March 19, 2019, 2:25 AM ET)Bortles reaches deal with Rams to back up Goff (March 19, 2019, 1:27 AM ET)Source: Redskins sign OT Flowers to 1-year deal (March 18, 2019, 9:48 PM ET)Inside 2019 NFL free-agent contract numbers: Who really got the best deals? (March 18, 2019, 8:50 PM ET)Barnwell’s 2019 NFL free-agency and trade grades: Tracking every big signing and move(March 18, 2019, 7:11 PM ET)Eagles reach 1-year deal with safety Sendejo (March 18, 2019, 4:40 PM ET)Roberts hosting first night of NFL draft on ABC (March 18, 2019, 4:36 PM ET)Dolphins fill void at QB, sign veteran Fitzpatrick (March 18, 2019, 3:25 PM ET)Identifying the biggest remaining need for all 32 NFL teams (March 18, 2019, 3:07 PM ET)Gettleman: Giants can still win while building (March 18, 2019, 2:46 PM ET)

MLB

Rangers’ Mendez avoids surgery on injured elbow (March 19, 2019, 3:50 AM ET)Roberts: Kershaw won’t be ready for opener (March 19, 2019, 2:48 AM ET)Yankees agree to deal with LHP Gonzalez (March 18, 2019, 11:23 PM ET)Reds expect LHP Wood to open season on DL (March 18, 2019, 10:15 PM ET)Sources: MLB eyes higher salaries in minors (March 18, 2019, 9:59 PM ET)Ichiro will be in lineup for opener in Tokyo (March 18, 2019, 5:59 PM ET)Yanks OF Ellsbury ‘headed in the right direction’ (March 18, 2019, 5:26 PM ET)Jays praised for raising minor league pay by half (March 18, 2019, 4:22 PM ET)What’s it like to be a Miami Marlin? *Rolls eyes, takes deep breath* (March 18, 2019, 4:00 PM ET)

The 4 smartest March Madness bracket upset picks

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NFL

Source: QB Fitzpatrick agrees to Dolphins deal (March 18, 2019, 2:06 AM ET)2019 NFL free-agency tracker: Latest signings, trades, cuts, news and rumors (March 18, 2019, 12:23 AM ET)Source: Saints sign OL Easton to replace Unger (March 17, 2019, 11:23 PM ET)Barnwell’s 2019 NFL free-agency and trade grades: Tracking every big signing and move(March 17, 2019, 9:24 PM ET)Source: Steelers to sign ex-Rams LB Barron (March 17, 2019, 6:09 PM ET)Bridgewater on staying: Saints ‘made football fun’ (March 17, 2019, 11:28 AM ET)Vikes’ Barr on spurning Jets: ‘Followed my heart’ (March 17, 2019, 11:27 AM ET)Jaguars signing ex-Cowboys tight end Swaim (March 17, 2019, 11:24 AM ET)CB Rodgers-Cromartie unretires, joins Redskins (March 17, 2019, 11:23 AM ET)LB Barrett agrees to 1-year deal with Buccaneers (March 17, 2019, 11:23 AM ET)Chargers re-sign safety Phillips to 1-year deal (March 17, 2019, 11:22 AM ET)Broncos, CB Callahan agree on three-year deal (March 17, 2019, 11:21 AM ET)Dolphins trade quarterback Tannehill to Titans (March 17, 2019, 11:21 AM ET)Oft-injured TE Eifert re-signing with Bengals (March 17, 2019, 11:20 AM ET)Raiders part ways with OT Penn after 5 seasons (March 17, 2019, 11:20 AM ET)Unger’s surprise retirement leaves void on Saints (March 17, 2019, 11:19 AM ET)Sources: Chargers sign GM Telesco to extension (March 17, 2019, 11:19 AM ET)Manziel to play for Singletary on AAF’s Express (March 17, 2019, 8:52 AM ET)

MLB

MLB: Liam Hendriks, Oakland Athletics ready to prove doubters wrong (March 18, 2019, 2:24 AM ET)Dodgers promote ex-pitcher Gomes to asst. GM (March 17, 2019, 9:09 PM ET)Harper returns after HBP, still hitless in spring (March 17, 2019, 8:53 PM ET)Olney: How the new July 31 trade deadline changes everything (March 17, 2019, 3:29 PM ET)Seager ‘absolutely’ set for opener, Roberts says (March 17, 2019, 3:25 PM ET)Yankees CF Hicks (back) to miss opening series (March 17, 2019, 2:26 PM ET)Back tightness to sideline Carpenter a few days (March 17, 2019, 12:58 PM ET)Hinch suspended 1 spring game for ump issue (March 17, 2019, 12:03 PM ET)What you need to know about MLB’s new rules (March 17, 2019, 9:25 AM ET)Sources: CarGo, Tribe reach minor league deal (March 16, 2019, 9:52 PM ET)Touted Yanks prospect Florial suffers broken wrist (March 16, 2019, 7:34 PM ET)Harper sore, not worried about Opening Day (March 16, 2019, 5:52 PM ET)

jaws in supersized return for Duke

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Bubble Watch: Winners, losers among fringe teamsSyracuse star denies that he tried to trip ZionJazz owner addresses crowd on Westbrook incidentMickelson worked with mastermind of college bribesReports: Fired ESPN anchor lands new jobTiger catches fire late in first round of PlayersGiants sign former Pro Bowl WR to replace BeckhamSharks star reveals tragic reason for his absenceTop NFL draft prospect faces more PED questionsHe forever changed women’s sports in AmericaLuke Walton lost before season even beganESPNU mistakes prep-school player for top recruit

NFL

Giants add WR Tate with 4-year, $37.5M deal (March 15, 2019, 2:02 AM ET)Bell: No regrets after ‘beautiful deal’ with Jets (March 15, 2019, 1:47 AM ET)2019 NFL free-agency tracker: Latest signings, trades, cuts, news and rumors (March 15, 2019, 12:56 AM ET)Source: CB Poole to sign with Jets on 1-year deal (March 14, 2019, 11:28 PM ET)Vikes’ Barr on spurning Jets: ‘I followed my heart’ (March 14, 2019, 10:43 PM ET)Barnwell’s 2019 NFL free-agency and trade grades: Tracking every big signing and move(March 14, 2019, 9:38 PM ET)Veteran WR Nelson, QB McCarron cut by Raiders (March 14, 2019, 9:22 PM ET)Top 100 NFL free agents for 2019: Ranking best players on market (March 14, 2019, 8:35 PM ET)Cards’ Suggs rejected ‘handsome’ Ravens offer (March 14, 2019, 8:18 PM ET)Sources: Bridgewater picks Saints over Dolphins (March 14, 2019, 8:15 PM ET)Snyder presents safety Collins with Taylor jersey (March 14, 2019, 7:31 PM ET)WR Matthews signs with Niners on 1-year deal (March 14, 2019, 7:20 PM ET)Seahawks keep Fluker, add Iupati to boost O-line (March 14, 2019, 7:02 PM ET)Foles: $2M cost ‘no-brainer’ to get Jags deal (March 14, 2019, 6:15 PM ET)Panthers part ways with veteran left tackle Kalil (March 14, 2019, 5:49 PM ET)Source: Chiefs agree to deal with DE Okafor (March 14, 2019, 5:47 PM ET)

MLB

Dodgers’ Seager plays SS for 1st time since April (March 15, 2019, 1:36 AM ET)MLB Rank: Biggest surprises, other reaction to our top 100 (March 14, 2019, 11:59 PM ET)Tigers shelve RHP Fulmer to work on mechanics (March 14, 2019, 6:18 PM ET)Law: Former top-10 pick Carter Stewart having delivery issues (March 14, 2019, 4:13 PM ET)MLB tweaks some rules now, more coming in ’20 (March 14, 2019, 3:03 PM ET)Chacin to start Brewers’ opener against Cards (March 14, 2019, 2:19 PM ET)Ultimate MLB betting guide: Season win total projections for all 30 teams (March 14, 2019, 11:26 AM ET)Yankees-Red Sox in London a best-seller (March 14, 2019, 10:42 AM ET)MLB Rank 2019: From 1 to 100 (March 14, 2019, 10:26 AM ET)MLB Rank 50-1: Trout stays No. 1; Bryce bounced from top 10 (March 14, 2019, 10:23 AM 

Le’Veon Bell could end up ahead in long run

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Texas fires coach after bribery indictmentNFL mock draft: Beckham trade shakes things upChiefs release five-time Pro Bowl defenderHill addresses Trump, ESPN, career changeWithout Durant, Warriors avoid a Rockets sweepEx-NFL star signs with semi-pro soccer teamHow LeBron’s first year in L.A. went all wrongBracketology: Bubble teams hurt by upset of ZagsKyler Murray impresses with pro day performanceJaguars make it official: Bortles gets releasedRavens QB apologizes for driving dangerouslyDid goalie dislodge net on purpose? He says no

NFL

Barnwell’s 2019 NFL free-agency and trade grades: Tracking every big signing and move(March 14, 2019, 2:17 AM ET)Ravens to sign S Earl Thomas, RB Mark Ingram (March 14, 2019, 2:00 AM ET)2019 NFL free-agency tracker: Latest signings, trades, cuts, news and rumors (March 14, 2019, 1:33 AM ET)Steelers, Moncrief reach 2-year deal, per source (March 14, 2019, 1:08 AM ET)Top 100 NFL free agents for 2019: Ranking best players on market (March 14, 2019, 12:34 AM ET)Raiders add receiver Williams to pair with Brown (March 13, 2019, 11:44 PM ET)Vowing accountability, passing Rice is AB’s goal (March 13, 2019, 11:29 PM ET)Peterson says he’s ‘going back to Redskins’ (March 13, 2019, 10:41 PM ET)Source: Patriots, WR Dorsett agree to 1-year deal (March 13, 2019, 10:36 PM ET)Ravens QB Jackson sorry for 105 mph video (March 13, 2019, 10:29 PM ET)Sources: Bills to sign Pro Bowl returner Roberts (March 13, 2019, 10:20 PM ET)Bridgewater meets with Dolphins; no deal done (March 13, 2019, 10:16 PM ET)Source: Giants, Murray to meet after pro day (March 13, 2019, 10:07 PM ET)Jags cut QB Bortles loose after signing Foles (March 13, 2019, 9:37 PM ET)Sources: Giants committed to keeping Eli in 2019 (March 13, 2019, 8:56 PM ET)

Trade for Beckham makes Browns dangerous

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Le’Veon Bell’s ploy with Steelers didn’t pay offEx-Cowboy rips Romo, Garrett in radio interviewNo. 1 Gonzaga falls in WCC tournament title gameEx-Steelers RB Bell expected to sign with JetsLeBron shares thoughts on Westbrook, banned fanBrowns land star WR Beckham from Giants in tradeReport: Pro Bowl pass rusher traded to NFC WestWhy world No. 2 golfer struggles at The PlayersKansas, fired football coach at odds over $3MFive-time MLB All-Star finally finds a jobHow USC athletics got caught in admissions scandalNHL gaffe: Team yields goal due to missing player

Westbrook unleashes profane tirade at Utah fan

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Dad’s help might make Kyler Murray top NFL pickJaguars land quarterback, will dump BortlesMcGregor arrested, accused of smashing phoneTwo ejected for fight during Raptors-Cavs gameMichelle Wie gets engaged to son of NBA legendUrban Meyer on Fox is last thing TV viewers needPro Bowl linebacker expected to sign with JetsGeorge Foreman’s daughter, 42, dies in TexasGolfer reveals baby gender via exploding golf ballWhat might have been: LaMelo misses out on gloryYankees star hurt by MLB’s broken salary systemNFL free agency tracker: Analysis on latest moves

Durant injures ankle as Suns rally to stun Warriors

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Chiefs release Pro Bowl LB set to earn $15 millionRams re-sign key defender ahead of free agencyThompson calls out Warriors fans after Suns lossVan Gundy: Lakers should consider trading LeBronBrewers gave legend Bob Uecker $123K playoff shareEmbiid shows how much 76ers missed him in key winMLS player ejected after flicking opponent’s earSteelers took big loss to trade Brown to RaidersD’backs sign five-time All-Star to one-year deal23-year-old Olympic cyclist dies at Calif. homeWhy Patriots fleeced NFL again with Bennett dealTiger headed to the Players after neck strain

Someone is going to die when fans rush court

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Red Sox pitcher suspended 80 games in PED caseNFL mock draft: Combine shakes up first roundRunner loses shoe, ignores gruesome damage to winWatch: Videos show details from hoops tiradeCoach defends Murray after combine critiqueSanta Anita mum on track conditions after deathsStudents at Vols game protest blackface responseWife of UFC HOFer: He ‘choked me’ in the showerRomo to take another swing at PGA Tour in MarchNFL exploring idea of loaning players to new leagueTeam devastated by fatal bus crash makes playoffsFan confronts Purdue star as students storm court

QB trade? 7 fits for Rosen if Cards draft Murray

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Warriors suffer worst home loss under Steve KerrMore changes? Rams parting ways with two startersKansas’ 14-year Big 12 championship streak endsCoach K: Zion unlikely to play in finale vs. UNCRock star donates to restore Negro Leagues stadiumRoyals lose six-time All-Star catcher for seasonRavens send six-time Pro Bowl safety packingStoried track cancels races after 21 horse deathsMammoth NHL hit sends player to hospitalTiger just being ‘overly cautious,’ players sayGiants outfielder arrested on suspicion of DUICan Cards longtime top prospect reclaim status?