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Venezuela beats U.S. 3-2, wins first World Baseball Classic title : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Venezuela team celebrates after defeating the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, …
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2026 March Madness picks: Predictions against the spread, odds for first-round games Wednesday
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe 2026 NCAA Tournament schedule has reached the point that everyone looks forward to all year round. The first Thursday afternoon, when …
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Ranking the top 50 men’s college basketball players in March Madness
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogJeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. and Myron …
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2026 Paralympics brings Oksana Masters’ medal count to 24 : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogOksana Masters poses with one of her gold medals in Italy. Out of her 24 total medals from both Summer and Winter …
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Matt Leinart shut down USC requests to unretire jersey: ‘Absolutely f—ing not’
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIn the college football era of NIL deals, it’s not uncommon for recruits to demand certain perks. But there’s one thing even …
Greg WyshynskiMar 16, 2026, 05:56 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Multiple Authors Whether Russia and its collection …
March Madness is set! The men’s and women’s collegiate basketball brackets were unveiled on Sunday. We discuss the surprises and who didn’t …
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2026 World Baseball Classic bracket, schedule: Team USA advances to title game
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogTeam USA is moving on to the championship game in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Americans won a tense semifinal showdown …
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Spain vs. Argentina Finalissima cancelled due to Middle East conflict
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe 2026 edition of the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina, scheduled to be played in Qatar, was cancelled due to the current …
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2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, futures, preview, date: Expert who nailed 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles gives picks
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby is in full swing, which means it’s the perfect time to find value in the …
Jorge CastilloMar 14, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington …
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Italy shines at the World Baseball Classic and fans love it : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWith espresso shots, kisses on the cheek, and Andrea Bocelli singalongs, Team Italy has charmed at the World Baseball Classic. But their …
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USA Baseball manager Mark DeRosa: WBC loss to Italy was ‘huge wake-up call’
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThanks to Italy’s win over Mexico on Wednesday, USA escaped pool play and will face Canada in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals …
Greg WyshynskiMar 12, 2026, 05:15 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Multiple Authors In a must-win World Baseball …
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Iran’s soccer team cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIran’s flag is displayed on a screen during the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the U.S., …
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Men’s college basketball conference tournaments 2026: Tracking automatic bids for March Madness
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWednesday was another busy day as automatic bids were awarded to the 2026 NCAA Tournament from the Big Sky, Patriot League and …
Michael C. WrightMar 10, 2026, 09:44 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at …
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Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, second-most in NBA history, topping Kobe Bryant
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogImagn Images Bam Adebayo scored more points in a game than anyone in NBA history besides Wilt Chamberlain on Tuesday night, posting a whopping 83 …
Michael VoepelMar 10, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and …
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2026 NFL free agency grades: Raiders get Day 1 ‘A’ for Tyler Linderbaum deal
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe NFL calendar doesn’t officially flip to 2026 until Wednesday, but teams are already deep into shaping their rosters for the upcoming …
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Ex-UFC, PFL champ Ngannou to return on MVP’s inaugural MMA card
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAndreas HaleMar 9, 2026, 08:44 AM ET Close Andreas Hale is a combat sports reporter at ESPN. Andreas covers MMA, boxing and …
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Big Ten basketball tournament 2026: Bracket, schedule and scores
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogCan anyone topple Michigan? That’s the theme of the 2026 Big Ten Tournament after Dusty May’s Wolverines ran roughshod through the Big …
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Danny Hurley ejected in final second as UConn falls to Marquette
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAdd another chapter to UConn coach Dan Hurley’s combative history with officials just as March Madness is approaching. Hurley was ejected from …
Sydney Peterson is among the U.S. athletes heading to the 2026 Winter Paralympics. A neuroscientist in training, Peterson is studying movement disorders, …
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UFC 326 predictions, best bets: Max Holloway, Rob Font among picks to consider
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe BMF title is on the line on Saturday, when Max Holloway defends against Charles Oliveira in a clash of two true …
Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark ESPN NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. , Kristen Shilton …
This weekend, Cadillac will make its debut on the Formula One grid. How will “America’s team” fare in its first season at …
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Lakers vs. Nuggets prediction, odds, line, start time: 2026 NBA picks for Thursday, March 5
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe battle for the fifth seed in the Western Conference is on when the Los Angeles Lakers face the Denver Nuggets in …
Tim BontempsMar 5, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and …
