Lakers’ playoff hopes officially on life support

Read StoryJosh PeterUSA TODAY

NFL combine winners, losers: Who’s trending up?NBA team with best record loses to team with worstLA collapse should make AD wary of joining LeBronMark Cuban floats potential presidential run againWhy Wade swapped jerseys with little-known rookieAngry Snoop Dogg offers Lakers box seats for $5Tiger raises old questions with new neck injuryTrump serves fast food to another title teamNo. 2 Virginia ties school 3-point record in routDon’t believe Foles-Jaguars rumors just yetUMass WR turns table on stereotypes at combineNFL franchise tag tracker: Who’s been tagged?

Injured RB among draft’s most intriguing subplots

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Manziel’s wife denies she cheated in half marathonPGA Tour golfer DQed for violating new ruleNHL goalie’s heartbreaking moment with young fanHarper: Winners and losers in wake of $330M dealU.S. Figure Skating wants Coughlin investigationWhy little-used Tide player may be 1st RB draftedJohnny Manziel offered workout by new leagueWitten joins elite list of stars who un-retiredNCAA asks to intervene in FBI college hoops caseHarden goes off, Rockets rally from 21 down in winBriles interviewing at Southern Miss caused alarmMost head-turning combine performances of all tim

Hopes revived? LeBron, Lakers take down Pelicans

Read StoryMartin RogersUSA TODAY

AD says he’s still the best in awkward interviewReport: Ex-Packers coach berated refs at HS gameNFL combine sleepers: 10 players who could riseOle Miss fans throw trash on court after late callFan hits shot for $100K, celebrates with LeBronWisconsin’s starting quarterback leaving programManziel kicked out of CFL for violating agreementFrom GM to TV: Raiders’ Mayock gears up in new jobHow a 66-year-old coach is bucking an NFL trendBlack hockey player, family harassed in QuebecOpinion: Solo’s successor is World Cup wild cardD-Wade hits wild buzzer-beater to stun Warriors

Iowa coach’s vulgar outburst comes at worst time

Read StoryChad LeistikowHawk Central

Star on MVP chant: There’s better players than meNHL’s tallest player tossed to ice like rag-dollHoops standout dies on way to recruiting visitOpinion: As Lakers falter, the joke is on LeBronTom Brady rookie card sets jaw-dropping recordTeam has perfect response to celebration critiqueFormer NBA All-Star Kenny Anderson suffers strokeEx-NBA star out as HS coach amid alleged sex abuseOpinion: New Yu healthy, ready to pitch againBrennan: HS boys must learn to compete with girlsCollege football player, 19, dies after cancer fightWie details hand surgery ahead of title defense

NFL

Sources: Dallas’ Irving faces possible suspension (February 27, 2019, 2:37 AM ET)Quinn: Falcons plan to keep DE Beasley for ’19 (February 26, 2019, 10:10 PM ET)Colts sign backup TE Travis to 1-year extension (February 26, 2019, 9:09 PM ET)Brady rookie card sells for over $400K at auction (February 26, 2019, 8:18 PM ET)Murphy: Rodgers must embrace Packers’ changes (February 26, 2019, 7:33 PM ET)Cowboys’ Gregory suspended indefinitely by NFL (February 26, 2019, 6:46 PM ET)Cowboys make offer to DeMarcus Lawrence, hopeful for long-term deal (February 26, 2019, 6:43 PM ET)Kicker Gould receives franchise tag from 49ers (February 26, 2019, 5:03 PM ET)Georgia Tech to play 5 games at Mercedes-Benz (February 26, 2019, 4:24 PM ET)Mara: Changes to NFL replay lacking support (February 26, 2019, 4:22 PM ET)Targets and draft needs for all 32 teams at the 2019 NFL combine (February 26, 2019, 11:45 AM ET)NFL CBA quirks that could have a big effect on the 2020 offseason (February 26, 2019, 11:44 AM ET)

MLB

Sources: MLB prepared to ditch clock until 2022 (February 27, 2019, 3:22 AM ET)Arenado agrees to 8-year contract with Rockies (February 27, 2019, 2:33 AM ET)Atlantic League to act as MLB testing ground (February 26, 2019, 8:44 PM ET)Why $260 million deal is a win for Nolan Arenado and the Rockies (February 26, 2019, 8:25 PM ET)Dodgers’ Seager looking strong during drills (February 26, 2019, 8:22 PM ET)Angels’ Knoop retires after 53 years in baseball (February 26, 2019, 8:21 PM ET)McCann catches for Braves for 1st time in 5 years (February 26, 2019, 7:32 PM ET)Dipoto getting back to normal after health scare (February 26, 2019, 7:32 PM ET)Source: Wieters to join Cards on minors deal (February 26, 2019, 6:30 PM ET)Cardinals, ace Mikolas agree on 4-year extension (February 26, 2019, 6:25 PM ET)Dodgers’ Kershaw still not throwing, but no MRI (February 26, 2019, 6:16 PM ET)Cubs’ Darvish ‘felt pretty good’ in spring debut (February 26, 2019, 6:15 PM ET)Mets 3B Todd Frazier sidelined with left oblique injury (February 26, 2019, 4:49 PM ET)Cards’ Martinez gets PRP; shelved for 2 weeks (February 26, 2019, 4:42 PM ET)

LeBron has more strong comments after another loss

Read StoryMatt EppersUSA TODAY

Cowboy not in NFL ‘because I’m an Eagle Scout’Police investigating alleged abuse by ex-NBA starCousins T’d up for throwing shoe into crowdHarden’s historic 30-point streak ends at 32 gamesRavens release starting receiver after one yearPlayer traded while fiancee was giving birthWinners and losers from the NHL trade deadlineArrest report released for boyfriend of LPGA starEx-Jets second-round QB loses starting job in AAFWWE star Roman Reigns’ leukemia is in remissionCoach answers phone call from reporter’s momDriver arrested on false imprisonment charge

NFL

Ravens OL Orlando Brown cautions critics ahead of NFL combine (February 26, 2019, 12:49 AM ET)Raiders getting close to lease deal with Coliseum for 2019 season (February 25, 2019, 9:20 PM ET)Patriots owner Robert Kraft charged on two counts of first-degree solicitation (February 25, 2019, 6:58 PM ET)Ravens release Michael Crabtree after one season (February 25, 2019, 5:44 PM ET)AAF being sued by man claiming the league was his idea (February 25, 2019, 4:46 PM ET)Jim Zorn named coach, GM of XFL’s Seattle franchise (February 25, 2019, 4:39 PM ET)Greg Robinson re-signs with Browns (February 25, 2019, 3:45 PM ET)What charges could mean for Patriots owner Robert Kraft (February 25, 2019, 3:16 PM ET)Panthers move on from DBs Captain Munnerlyn, Mike Adams (February 25, 2019, 1:51 PM ET)

MLB

Long Beach reaches out to Angels to explore possible waterfront stadium (February 25, 2019, 11:46 PM ET)NGC declines MLB’s request to prohibit betting on spring training games (February 25, 2019, 11:12 PM ET)Zack Greinke’s efficiency impresses new D-backs catcher Carson Kelly (February 25, 2019, 8:23 PM ET)Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw ‘didn’t feel great’ after playing catch, Dave Roberts says(February 25, 2019, 7:50 PM ET)Yusei Kikuchi pleased with outing in Mariners debut (February 25, 2019, 7:25 PM ET)Clayton Kershaw took step back from throwing due to shoulder inflammation (February 25, 2019, 7:01 PM ET)Cubs’ Jon Lester dismissive of baseball’s new ideas (February 25, 2019, 6:54 PM ET)Yankees’ Troy Tulowitzki ‘a little pumped up’ after homering against Blue Jays (February 25, 2019, 5:43 PM ET)Unexpected breakthroughs that could impact October (February 25, 2019, 3:13 PM ET)Aaron Hicks signs 7-year extension with Yankees (February 25, 2019, 2:39 PM ET)

Don’t hold up Zion as symbol for ills of amateurism

Read StoryDan WolkenUSA TODAY

Zion’s shoe breaks, leaves him with knee injuryWhy the CFL might hold answer to an NFL problemNo. 1 Duke blown out by UNC after Zion goes downNike takes heat after Zion Williamson shoe failurePuma throws shade after Zion injury, deletes tweetNBA’s pressing second-half questions: Lakers in?Ex-president attends Duke-UNC, wishes Zion wellSpieth’s dad will fill in as caddie in MexicoBig Booty, other cheerleading awards investigatedIndiana AD apologizes for profane chantsNear brawl after HS basketball team mocks rivalSteelers GM: Bell free, but no discount for AB

NFL

Five offseason moves to improve every AFC South and West team (February 20, 2019, 12:54 PM ET)Behind-the-scenes game-day jobs you never knew existed (February 21, 2019, 7:00 AM ET)Steelers GM: Ben Roethlisberger ‘unquestioned leader’ of locker room (February 21, 2019, 2:09 AM ET)Getting the NFL’s five biggest spenders out of salary-cap hell (February 20, 2019, 5:04 PM ET)Steelers GM says team will not use tag on Le’Veon Bell (February 20, 2019, 4:39 PM ET)Adam Thielen, agent ‘hopeful’ about extension with Vikings (February 20, 2019, 4:05 PM ET)How Christian Hackenberg is trying to rebuild his career in the Alliance of American Football(February 20, 2019, 11:39 AM ET)NFL execs predict Antonio Brown’s future, what happens now (February 20, 2019, 8:39 AM ET)Bills QB Josh Allen pokes at Jags CB Jalen Ramsey with autograph (February 19, 2019, 4:45 PM ET)Antonio Brown, Steelers president meet, agree ‘time to move on’ (February 19, 2019, 3:40 PM ET)

MLB

Gary Sanchez: Comeback player of the year or bust? (February 21, 2019, 6:57 AM ET)MLB tiers: Ranking baseball’s best relievers (February 21, 2019, 6:52 AM ET)Tigers agree to 1-year deal with veteran IF Josh Harrison (February 20, 2019, 11:22 PM ET)Manny Machado jerseys briefly for sale at Padres’ team store (February 20, 2019, 8:58 PM ET)Buster Posey likely won’t catch in early spring games (February 20, 2019, 7:29 PM ET)Andrew McCutchen ready to boost Phillies in all sorts of ways (February 20, 2019, 6:50 PM ET)Bob Nutting says pricey free agent not in the cards for Pirates (February 20, 2019, 6:29 PM ET)Troy Tulowitzki healthy, hoping to help Yankees ‘finish’ 2019 with a championship (February 20, 2019, 5:38 PM ET)Tim Anderson says Manny Machado ‘might have’ missed the boat choosing Padres over White Sox (February 20, 2019, 5:24 PM ET)Why Manny Machado’s record deal makes sense (February 20, 2019, 5:13 PM ET)

Padres get instant credibility with high-priced signing

Read Story Machado at Petco? What to expect

Power rankings: LeBron, Lakers in serious dangerActor reprises ‘Seinfeld’ role for Devils gameRams player: Gurley’s knee worse than thoughtNo surprise AAF already finds itself in troubleNFL WR gets life advice from comedian on talk showEx-Minnesota coach blasts incumbent over anticsCoach gets overly graphic about player’s healthColts bring back legendary offensive line coachMoney talks: Machado’s deal shocks other suitorsVikings QB answers to tweet that angered fansHall of Famer: Child support claims ‘unfounded’Golf pro explains how he made 17 on one hole

NFL

Adam Thielen, agent ‘hopeful’ about extension with Vikings (February 19, 2019, 8:15 PM ET)Bills QB Josh Allen pokes at Jags CB Jalen Ramsey with autograph (February 19, 2019, 4:45 PM ET)Antonio Brown, Steelers president meet, agree ‘time to move on’ (February 19, 2019, 3:40 PM ET)Cardinals sign TE Charles Clay to one-year deal (February 19, 2019, 1:34 PM ET)How the NFL’s worst quarterbacks can improve in 2019 (February 19, 2019, 1:27 PM ET)Tony Romo gets sponsor’s exemption for AT&T Byron Nelson (February 19, 2019, 12:51 PM ET)Jaguars name Dom Capers senior defensive assistant (February 19, 2019, 12:29 PM ET)

MLB

Former Dodgers great Don Newcombe dead at 92 (February 20, 2019, 12:50 AM ET)MLB putting new rules in place to curtail sign stealing, source says (February 20, 2019, 12:30 AM ET)Mariano Rivera calls child support allegations ‘unfounded’ (February 19, 2019, 11:20 PM ET)Twins’ Miguel Sano out after cutting foot celebrating Dominican title (February 19, 2019, 9:37 PM ET)Rob Manfred: Slow free-agent market might be ‘much ado about nothing’ (February 19, 2019, 8:38 PM ET)Manny Machado, San Diego Padres reach 10-year, $300 million deal (February 19, 2019, 8:14 PM ET)Derek Dietrich, Reds finalize minor league contract (February 19, 2019, 8:13 PM ET)Jake Diekman deal with Royals includes bonuses for appearances, games finished (February 19, 2019, 8:11 PM ET)Mike Moustakas has unfinished business in Milwaukee (February 19, 2019, 7:24 PM ET)Yankees’ Aaron Judge says he took full advantage of healthy offseason (February 19, 2019, 6:55 PM ET)

LeBron facing harsh reality after All-Star Weekend

Read StoryMartin RogersUSA TODAY

Manny Machado gets huge offer from NL West teamWhy didn’t Cubs pursue big-name free agents?Ex-football player fatally shot in parking spot disputeNFL QB continues to struggle with social mediaNCAA player forced to sit because head is too bigNBC analyst McGuire nearly clocked by puckHow an elite women’s hoops team loses millionsAre Panthers, Patriots really fits for Kaepernick?‘Attack on free agency,’ says MLBPA chiefLute Olson in good condition after minor stroke‘We’re going to win’: Celtics star promises titleCardinals’ QB Rosen involved in car accident

LeBron ready for LA stretch run after All-Star win

Read StoryJeff ZillgittUSA TODAY

Splash Brothers enjoy NBA All-Star Game duelHow J. Cole helped Team LeBron rally for ASG winDurant pads impressive résumé with ASG MVPTiger puts on show before temps, delays take tollSpurrier back trolling old SEC rival after AAF winBobby Knight ‘almost ruined’ ‘Blue Chips’ movieMLB commish: Pitch clock coming this springMLB star ‘proud’ of Machado, Harper stalemateDaytona 500: Hamlin’s win a tribute to J.D. GibbsWrecks cause late-race chaos, delays at DaytonaEx-frozen-out MLB player: Free agency not all goodNFL’s most (and least) accurate quarterbacks

NFL

Attorney for Colin Kaepernick sees Panthers, Patriots as potential landing spots for QB(February 17, 2019, 10:27 AM ET)Dolphins adding Reggie McKenzie as senior exec (February 16, 2019, 9:47 PM ET)Antonio Brown addresses trade request with fans on Twitter (February 16, 2019, 7:53 PM ET)Tim Tebow shared words of wisdom with Kyler Murray before NFL decision (February 16, 2019, 5:20 PM ET)Jaylen Watkins, Chargers agree to 1-year deal (February 16, 2019, 5:03 PM ET)Bengals RB Mark Walton arrested after parking garage argument escalates (February 16, 2019, 4:11 PM ET)

MLB

Third baseman Mike Moustakas returning to Brewers (February 18, 2019, 1:43 AM ET)Adeiny Hechavarria agrees to minor league deal with Mets, per reports (February 18, 2019, 12:38 AM ET)Rob Manfred addresses pitch clocks coming to springs training, slow free-agent market(February 17, 2019, 10:27 PM ET)Yasmani Grandal takes proactive approach to learning Brewers’ staff (February 17, 2019, 6:27 PM ET)Albert Pujols, Shohei Ohtani eyeing return for Opening Day (February 17, 2019, 4:32 PM ET)Aaron Judge fully healthy entering Yankees’ spring training (February 17, 2019, 4:04 PM ET)Marcus Stroman wants new deal from Blue Jays, says, ‘I’ve been offered nothing’ (February 17, 2019, 3:57 PM ET)Robinson Cano says he feels 25, not 36, as he reports to Mets (February 17, 2019, 3:04 PM ET)Ryan Zimmerman not surprised Bryce Harper, Manny Machado unsigned (February 17, 2019, 3:02 PM ET)

Sergio’s behavior speaks louder than his apology

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Report: Kaepernick wanted $20M to consider AAFNFL cut candidates: Even some QBs in jeopardy?Polarizing player has radical idea to fix MLB contractsHoops star taunted with blackface-like imageGolf pro hacks his way to 17 on single holeDaytona 500 lineup complete after Duels | PhotosDavis injured as Pelicans beat Westbrook, ThunderPGA Tour wipes out early scores at Genesis OpenVerlander talks fatherhood after baby with UptonWhy Mets have to return deGrom’s Cy Young trophyFinally! Knicks beat Hawks to snap 18-game slideAAF could revolutionize pro sports and gambling