‘Big step’ for Dodgers’ Sasaki after horrid spring
After a disastrous spring training, Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki showed promise in his first start of the season, limiting the Guardians to one run while striking out four.
Ujiri joins ownership group of Toronto Tempo
Former Raptors president Masai Ujiri has joined the ownership group of the city’s new WNBA franchise.
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.”
‘Nature calls’: Edwards misses tipoff in return
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards missed the start of Monday night’s game in his return from a six-game absence because he had to go to the bathroom.
President Trump considering seizing Iranian oil hub, issues warnings as tensions escalate

President Trump signaled he is considering a dramatic escalation in the conflict with Iran, including the possibility of taking control of the country’s key oil export hub, Kharg Island. In remarks to the Financial Times, Trump said,
Cardiff’s $138M claim in Sala’s death dismissed
A commercial court in France dismissed Welsh club Cardiff’s claims for compensation in the death of Emiliano Sala in a ruling issued Monday, more than seven years after the plane crash that killed the Argentine forward.
Spain closes airspace to U.S. planes involved in Iran conflict

Spain has tightened its stance against U.S. and Israeli military actions in Iran by shutting its airspace to U.S. aircrafts involved in the conflict, expanding on an earlier decision to deny access to jointly operated bases. Defense
Rams considering veteran backup QB options including Jimmy Garoppolo and Kirk Cousins

The Los Angeles Rams are exploring experienced options to strengthen their quarterback depth behind Matthew Stafford, with Jimmy Garoppolo and Kirk Cousins emerging as leading candidates. Stafford, now 38, is coming off a standout MVP season in
Houston Rockets owner purchases WNBA’s Connecticut Sun in record deal

The Connecticut Sun are set for a major transition after reaching an agreement to be sold to Tilman Fertitta for a reported $300 million—marking the highest sale price in WNBA history. The deal, announced by the Mohegan
Norris: F1 drivers aren’t racing, we’re yo-yoing
Lando Norris has said there were moments during the Japanese Grand Prix when he was “at the mercy” of his McLaren’s power unit


