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Shohei Ohtani will make his first-ever pitching appearance in Pittsburgh one day after Paul Skenes started the Dodgers-Pirates opener, a rare same-pedigree matchup for two of baseball’s most watched pitchers.
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A new role aimed at applying artificial intelligence to scouting, game-planning, and player development is reportedly coming to the Big Ten for the 2026 campaign, a sign of how quickly college football is embracing data-driven technology.
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As the Philadelphia Flyers look ahead to the next NHL Draft, discussion around their prospect mix suggests that adding another winger still fits the team’s forward development strategy, even if the current roster already carries multiple players at the position.
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The University of Southern California is reportedly considering a role focused on artificial intelligence, a first-of-its-kind concept in college football leadership roles, as coach Lincoln Riley builds out a technology-heavy approach to game planning and performance.
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The Pro Bowl-caliber Colts running back says he wants to finish his career with the franchise, entering the last year of his current deal. Whether Indianapolis matches that timeline, and how both sides manage the final-year leverage, will define the off-season’s next chapter.
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Johan Rojas will undergo season-ending right elbow UCL surgery, the Phillies announced, with the club indicating the procedure should happen within the next couple of weeks and that the outfielder is aiming for a return in time for spring training next year.
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The Blue Devils have secured a rare blend of size, shooting potential and athletic upside in a prospect CBS Sports describes as already generating “No. 1 draft pick” expectations among NBA scouts for the 2026 class.
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Ahead of UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, Steve Garcia said he believes a big performance could put him in position for the next UFC featherweight title challenger spot, even as the division’s pecking order remains unsettled.
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San Francisco moved Reiver Sanmartin back from the 60-day injured list, optioned Tristan Beck to Triple-A, and used the resulting roster shuffle to designate outfielder Will Brennan for assignment.
