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Venezuela beats the United States to win its first World Baseball Classic title

Venezuela beats the United States to win its first World Baseball Classic title

  • Associated Press

Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio Suárez’s tiebreaking double in the ninth.

March Madness wagering to tip off just 2 months after federal gambling charges

March Madness wagering to tip off just 2 months after federal gambling charges

  • ERIC OLSON Associated Press

March Madness generates more wagering than any other event in the U.S. The American Gaming Association estimated a record $3.3 billion would be legally bet on the games this year.

Charlotte 49ers fire their basketball coach after long NCAA Tournament drought

Charlotte 49ers fire their basketball coach after long NCAA Tournament drought

  • Scott Fowler The Herald (Rock Hill, S.C.)

The Charlotte 49ers announced Tuesday that they have fired head men’s basketball coach Aaron Fearne. The move is the most significant one so far made by new athletics director Kevin White. 

Former Syracuse QB Rex Culpepper — son of ‘Survivor’ stars Brad and Monica Culpepper — killed in bike crash

Former Syracuse QB Rex Culpepper — son of ‘Survivor’ stars Brad and Monica Culpepper — killed in bike crash

  • Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News

The 28-year-old son of “Survivor” contestants Brad and Monica Culpepper has died following a dirt bike crash. Rex Culpepper, who played quarterback at Syracuse from 2017 to 2020, succumbed to injuries suffered Saturday in Georgia, Tampa, Fla., public radio station WUSF reported on Monday. Th…

Long grind of conference tournaments can impact which teams advance in March Madness

Long grind of conference tournaments can impact which teams advance in March Madness

  • AARON BEARD Associated Press

Teams coming off long runs in their league tournaments have a short window to regroup ahead of March Madness.

MLB Free Agency: Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason

MLB Free Agency: Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason

  • STEPHEN HAWKINS Associated Press

Tarik Skubal could become a free agent for the first time after the World Series next fall, along with Freddy Peralta, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Randy Arozarena.

Picking the NCAA men's bracket: Michigan beats Duke for the national championship

Picking the NCAA men's bracket: Michigan beats Duke for the national championship

  • TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press

There was a time when the NCAA men's college basketball tournament was wildly unpredictable.

Picking the NCAA women's bracket: UConn beats Texas for another national championship

Picking the NCAA women's bracket: UConn beats Texas for another national championship

    Here's the trick to winning a women's tournament pool: You've got to win the first weekend. It's what separates those who get to brag from those who don't.

    March Madness gives fans a celebration to relieve all the consternation in college sports

    March Madness gives fans a celebration to relieve all the consternation in college sports

      There's nothing quite like March Madness to remind people of what college sports is all about. At its best, the NCAA Tournament is a needed reminder about what's right.

      Purdue Wins Big Ten Championship Over Michigan, 80-72

      Purdue Wins Big Ten Championship Over Michigan, 80-72

        Purdue tops Michigan 80-72 in Big Ten Final, showcasing resilience and strategy over a pivotal four-day span. Donnie and Joe recap the action from Sunday.

        Tools to build a winning March Madness bracket

        Tools to build a winning March Madness bracket

          It's that special season where we all dream of a perfect March Madness bracket. CNN Sport's Andy Scholes is here with tips and trends to help you pick a champion and successful bracket.

          Committee gets bubble teams right with no major March Madness snubs

          Committee gets bubble teams right with no major March Madness snubs

            The NCAA committee made the right calls with no major March Madness snubs and Miami Ohio earning its spot.

            Undefeated UConn is No. 1 overall seed in women's NCAA Tournament as March Madness arrives

            Undefeated UConn is No. 1 overall seed in women's NCAA Tournament as March Madness arrives

              UConn is the No. 1 overall seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament and enters March Madnes s needing six more victories to complete the seventh undefeated season in school history.

              Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get No. 1 seedings for March Madness

              Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get No. 1 seedings for March Madness

                Duke is the top overall seed for this year's NCAA Tournament, bringing an 11-game winning streak, a 32-2 record and player-of-the-year favorite Cameron Boozer into March Madness.

                High School

                South Rowan nips Central Cabarrus to claim Cannon Baller title

                South Rowan nips Central Cabarrus to claim Cannon Baller title

                The Central Cabarrus Vikings made the championship game in the F&M Bank Cannon Ballers Invitational High School Baseball tournament, thanks in large part to their offense. They averaged 10 runs a game through their first two games in the tournament. South Rowan, their opponent in the final, was even better, averaging over 13 runs a game. So, naturally, the championship game was a pitcher’s duel.

                Great season for Cabarrus teams closes with Robinson's loss in regional final

                Great season for Cabarrus teams closes with Robinson's loss in regional final

                High school basketball season in Cabarrus County has come to an end. Jay M. Robinson’s boys team lost in the 5A West Regional final to the top-seeded Hunter Huss, 72-63.

                Cabarrus Sports Blast:  Bulldogs battle way to regional final

                Cabarrus Sports Blast: Bulldogs battle way to regional final

                Today's Cabarrus Sports Blast includes: The Jay M. Robinson Bulldogs are the last Cabarrus team standing. They play Hunter Huss in the 5A Western Regional final Saturday at 8 p.m. at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory.

                Hickory Ridge's Ritter played in flag football at NFL Pro Bowl

                Hickory Ridge's Ritter played in flag football at NFL Pro Bowl

                Hickory Ridge Senior Makaila Ritter played in the Flag Football Showcase at the NFL Pro Bowl.

                College

                March Madness wagering to tip off just 2 months after federal gambling charges

                March Madness wagering to tip off just 2 months after federal gambling charges

                March Madness generates more wagering than any other event in the U.S. The American Gaming Association estimated a record $3.3 billion would be legally bet on the games this year.

                Charlotte 49ers fire their basketball coach after long NCAA Tournament drought

                Charlotte 49ers fire their basketball coach after long NCAA Tournament drought

                The Charlotte 49ers announced Tuesday that they have fired head men’s basketball coach Aaron Fearne. The move is the most significant one so far made by new athletics director Kevin White. 

                Former Syracuse QB Rex Culpepper — son of ‘Survivor’ stars Brad and Monica Culpepper — killed in bike crash

                Former Syracuse QB Rex Culpepper — son of ‘Survivor’ stars Brad and Monica Culpepper — killed in bike crash

                The 28-year-old son of “Survivor” contestants Brad and Monica Culpepper has died following a dirt bike crash. Rex Culpepper, who played quarterback at Syracuse from 2017 to 2020, succumbed to injuries suffered Saturday in Georgia, Tampa, Fla., public radio station WUSF reported on Monday. The former football player was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2024 and reportedly worked for the Morgan & ...

                Long grind of conference tournaments can impact which teams advance in March Madness

                Long grind of conference tournaments can impact which teams advance in March Madness

                Teams coming off long runs in their league tournaments have a short window to regroup ahead of March Madness.

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                Venezuela beats the United States to win its first World Baseball Classic title

                Shopping

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

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                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

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                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

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                Professional

                Venezuela beats the United States to win its first World Baseball Classic title

                Venezuela beats the United States to win its first World Baseball Classic title

                Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio Suárez’s tiebreaking double in the ninth.

                MLB Free Agency: Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason

                MLB Free Agency: Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason

                Tarik Skubal could become a free agent for the first time after the World Series next fall, along with Freddy Peralta, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Randy Arozarena.

                2026 MLB Season Preview: Team Predictions & Key Players

                2026 MLB Season Preview: Team Predictions & Key Players

                Bob Nightengale and Dan Sileo break down the 2026 season outlooks and odds for the Blue Jays, Orioles, and Phillies as they gear up for the upcoming campaign.

                Turns out we've been pronouncing running back Travis Etienne's name wrong all these years

                Turns out we've been pronouncing running back Travis Etienne's name wrong all these years

                Travis Etienne won a national championship with Clemson following the 2018 college football season. He was named the ACC player of the year in 2018 and 2019. He was a consensus All-American in 2020, the same year he became the ACC's all-time leading rusher. He has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in three of his four NFL seasons, all of which have been spent with the Jacksonsville Jaguars. And ...

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