SGA on MVP chatter: ‘I let my game do the talking’
Calling the discourse around NBA MVP “good chatter,” Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nevertheless declined to weigh in himself, saying, “No, I’m good. Thanks for asking, though. … I let my game do the talking.”
Diamondbacks spoil Verlander’s return to Tigers
The Diamondbacks roughed up three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander in his return to the Tigers during a 9-6 victory Monday night.
Early Men’s Final Four preview: Arizona-Michigan, UConn-Illinois predictions
Who will cut down the nets in Indianapolis? Here’s an early look at the national semifinals.
Men’s March Madness 2026: Ranking the Final Four teams
Four teams will play for it all next weekend. Let’s rank Michigan, Arizona, Illinois and UConn one final time.
Infantino touts World Cup ‘success’ on Mexico visit
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met Monday with FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino to assess preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada in June and July.
Italy veterans aware 2026 WC is their ‘last chance’
The pressure is on Italy since an entire generation, basically anyone under 15, has no memory of the last time the Azzurri played in the World Cup — an elimination loss to Uruguay in 2014 in Brazil.
Ghana fire coach Addo 72 days before WC opener
The Ghana Football Association has dismissed Otto Addo following four consecutive friendly losses, leaving the Black Stars without a coach just 72 days before their World Cup opener against Panama.
Lakers’ Redick stumps for Doncic to be NBA MVP
Coach JJ Redick says that if Luka Doncic and the Lakers close out the regular season as hot as they’ve been, Doncic should be named the NBA’s MVP.
Nats’ Wiemer ties mark before on-base streak ends
Seven Washington batters had at least two hits, including Joey Wiemer, who tied a major league record for most consecutive plate appearances to reach base to start a season and the Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 13-2
Soroka throws immaculate 5th in debut for D-backs
Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka threw an immaculate fifth inning on Monday night against the Tigers, becoming the fourth pitcher in franchise history to strike out three straight batters on nine pitches.