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MLB opening day winners, losers: Yankees roll, Red Sox flounder

Major League Baseball's opening day can offer an occasionally instructive peek under hood, even if it's merely just 1/162nd of the season to come.
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Fri Mar 31 2023

 
Jordan Walker made his big-league debut on opening day.

Major League Baseball's opening day can offer an occasionally instructive peek under hood, even if it's merely just 1/162nd of the season to come.

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Michigan's Fab Five from left, Jimmy King, Juwan Howard, Chris Webber, Jalen Rose and Ray Jackson.
 

San Diego State's Final Four run becomes a Fab Five family reunion

SDSU's Final Four run traces back to the glory and heartache of Fab Five era at Michigan, where current Aztecs coach Brian Dutcher was an assistant.

The flag on 6 green with azaleas in the background during the second round  of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2013, in Augusta, Ga.    Themasters Azaleas 03 Kg
 

Exclusive: 9/11 families plan event for Masters week over LIV golfers

The chair of 9/11 Families United says Augusta National allowing Saudi-backed LIV golfers to participate in The Masters is "a slap in the face."

Virginia Tech's Kenny Brooks is the only Black head coach in Power Five women's basketball.
 

Virginia Tech basketball coach says Black men belong in women's coaching

Kenny Brooks is the only Black head coach in women's basketball in the Power Five. He has joined Dawn Staley in advocating for change in the game.

Aliyah Boston was the most outstanding player during the 2022 women's NCAA Tournament.
 

There'll be a sports showdown for the ages at the women's Final Four

South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston and Iowa guard Caitlin Clark have been the best players in women's college basketball the last two years.

Iowa's Caitlin Clark (22) shots over Colorado's Jaylyn Sherrod during their Sweet 16 game in the NCAA women's basketball tournament.
 

Caitlin Clark, like Steph Curry, has redefined good basketball shot

Iowa coach Lisa Bluder says her star guard Caitlin Clark has a separate set of rules "because she can do things other people can't do."

Florida Atlantic center Vladislav Goldin, center, celebrates after the Owls defeated Kansas State in the East Regional final of the NCAA men's tournament. at Madison Square Garden.
 

Three factors will decide if Owls stay together after Final Four run

In the era of the transfer portal, the most pressing concern for FAU is retaining a talented but overlooked roster put on national display.

Caitlin Clark celebrates during Iowa's Elite Eight win against Louisville.
 

Comparing Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark ahead of Final Four showdown

South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston and Iowa guard Caitlin Clark have been the best women's basketball players in the country in the last two years.

Rockies closer Daniel Bard has saved 32 games in 35 opportunities this season.
 

MLB pitcher opens season on injured list due to anxiety

Colorado Rockies pitcher Daniel Bard said anxiety is why he's beginning the season on the 15-day injury list.

A.J. Minter and Ronald Acuña Jr. celebrate the opening day win against the Nationals.
 

Ugly MLB opening day affair was made tolerable by baseball's pitch clock

Baseball's new rules got a chance to shine in the first game of the new season, a cold and dull contest at Nationals Park.

 

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