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NCAA president wants ban on college sports prop bets

Sports News // 4 weeks ago

NCAA president wants ban on college sports prop bets

March 27 (UPI) -- NCAA president Charlie Baker wants states with legalized sports gambling to ban prop betting on collegiate athletics, he announced Wednesday.

Novak Djokovic splits with tennis coach Goran Ivanisevic

Sports News // 4 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic splits with tennis coach Goran Ivanisevic

March 27 (UPI) -- Top-ranked Novak Djokovic and longtime tennis coach Goran Ivanisevic decided to stop working together, Djokovic announced Wednesday on social media.

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari will return in 2024-25, AD says

MLB // 4 weeks ago

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari will return in 2024-25, AD says

March 27 (UPI) -- Kentucky men's basketball coach John Calipari will return in 2024-25, despite the Wildcats' recent postseason struggles, athletic director Mitch Barnhart announced on X.

Diamondbacks agree to 1-year deal with LHP Jordan Montgomery

MLB // 4 weeks ago

Diamondbacks agree to 1-year deal with LHP Jordan Montgomery

March 27 (UPI) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year contract -- worth up to $25 million -- with veteran left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery, adding more depth to their already strong starting rotation.

NFL team owners approve major kickoff rule changes

NFL // 1 month ago

NFL team owners approve major kickoff rule changes

March 26 (UPI) -- Kickoffs will look much different in the NFL, starting with the 2024 season, after team owners approved major rule changes for the special teams plays at the annual league meeting Tuesday in Orlando, Fla.

Chicago Bears, Houston Texans to play in August's Hall of Fame Game

Sports News // 1 month ago

Chicago Bears, Houston Texans to play in August's Hall of Fame Game

March 26 (UPI) -- The Chicago Bears will play the Houston Texans this preseason in the NFL's annual Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 1 in Canton, Ohio, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Tuesday.

Four perfect brackets remain for NCAA tourneys -- all on the women's side

Sports News // 1 month ago

Four perfect brackets remain for NCAA tourneys -- all on the women's side

March 26 (UPI) -- No perfect bracket selections remain for the men's NCAA basketball tournament, and only four exist for the women's competition.

Tennis: No. 1 Iga Swiatek, No. 3 Coco Gauff upset at Miami Open

Sports News // 1 month ago

Tennis: No. 1 Iga Swiatek, No. 3 Coco Gauff upset at Miami Open

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., March 26 (UPI) -- No. 1 Iga Swiatek and No. 3 Coco Gauff suffered shocking upsets in the Round of 16 of the 2024 Miami Open, failing to reach the quarterfinals in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Caitlin Clark, Iowa overcome poor shooting, WVU to advance to Sweet 16

Sports News // 1 month ago

Caitlin Clark, Iowa overcome poor shooting, WVU to advance to Sweet 16

March 26 (UPI) -- Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes were held nearly 30 points below their season scoring average and weathered a late West Virginia rally to advance to the Sweet 16 of the 2024 NCAA women's basketball tournament.

Shohei Ohtani denies betting on sports, says ex-interpreter stole money to pay debts

MLB // 1 month ago

Shohei Ohtani denies betting on sports, says ex-interpreter stole money to pay debts

March 25 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani on Monday steadfastly denied any involvement in sports betting or the gambling activities of his friend and former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara.

Miami Open: Zverev advances to Round of 16; Rybakina, Sakkari on to quarterfinals

Sports News // 1 month ago

Miami Open: Zverev advances to Round of 16; Rybakina, Sakkari on to quarterfinals

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., March 25 (UPI) -- No. 4 Alexander Zverev was the highest-ranked men's tennis player to advance to the Round of 16 through the early wave of matches Monday at the Miami Open.

Delayed Tiger Woods-Rory McIlroy TGL golf league to launch in January

Sports News // 1 month ago

Delayed Tiger Woods-Rory McIlroy TGL golf league to launch in January

March 25 (UPI) -- The inaugural season of TGL will start in January, a year later than its initial launch date, the tech-infused golf league started by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy announced Monday.

Irish-bred horses win big weekend races in Japan, Hong Kong, Australia

Sports News // 1 month ago

Irish-bred horses win big weekend races in Japan, Hong Kong, Australia

March 25 (UPI) -- A massive day of stakes racing in Australia, Hong Kong Derby Day and one of Japan's two big sprint races highlighted weekend horse racing on the international scene, with Irish-bred horses taking a leading role.

NFL owners ban hip-drop tackle, despite players' objections

NFL // 1 month ago

NFL owners ban hip-drop tackle, despite players' objections

March 25 (UPI) -- NFL team owners voted to ban the hip-drop tackle from games Monday at the league's annual meeting in Orlando, Fla.

Kentucky Derby field filling in after weekend races from Louisiana to Japan

Sports News // 1 month ago

Kentucky Derby field filling in after weekend races from Louisiana to Japan

March 25 (UPI) -- The final round of Kentucky Derby preps is finally under way, with horses earning spots in the Churchill Downs starting gate in weekend action in Louisiana, Kentucky and Japan.

LSU, South Carolina, Texas earn Sweet 16 spots in women's basketball tourney

Sports News // 1 month ago

LSU, South Carolina, Texas earn Sweet 16 spots in women's basketball tourney

March 25 (UPI) -- Reigning champion LSU, undefeated South Carolina and fellow No. 1 seed Texas were among the first teams to clinch spots in the Sweet 16 of the 2024 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament.

Men's college basketball: Houston, UConn, S.D. State claim final Sweet 16 spots

Sports News // 1 month ago

Men's college basketball: Houston, UConn, S.D. State claim final Sweet 16 spots

March 25 (UPI) -- Houston, UConn and San Diego State were among the final teams to claim spots in the Sweet 16 of the 2024 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, edging their Round of 32 foes to advance deeper into March Madness.

MLB opens probe into gambling allegations surrounding Ohtani, ex-interpreter

MLB // 1 month ago

MLB opens probe into gambling allegations surrounding Ohtani, ex-interpreter

March 23 (UPI) -- Major League Baseball says it is formally investigating allegations that the ex-interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani used $4.5 million of the player's money to pay off gambling debts.

Miami Open: Sabalenka beats Badosa in first match since 'unthinkable' Koltsov death

Sports News // 1 month ago

Miami Open: Sabalenka beats Badosa in first match since 'unthinkable' Koltsov death

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., March 22 (UPI) -- Aryna Sabalenka sustained her typical power and aggression for a straight-sets win over best friend Paula Badosa on Friday at the Miami Open, a match coming days after the death of former boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov.

Orioles' Jackson Holliday, MLB's top prospect, to start season in minors

MLB // 1 month ago

Orioles' Jackson Holliday, MLB's top prospect, to start season in minors

March 22 (UPI) -- Infielder Jackson Holliday, the top prospect in baseball, was reassigned to minor league camp and will not be in the Baltimore Orioles' opening day lineup, the team announced Friday.

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