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Maria Taylor, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, and Carmelo Anthony break down the formula that the Houston Rockets used to dominate the New York Knicks and Reed Sheppard’s contributions off the bench.

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Avdija keeping approach simple for Trail Blazers
Deni Avdija tells Grant Liffmann how he is keeping his game simple for the Portland Trail Blazers and the veteran leadership by Jrue Holiday following their big win over the Clippers.

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Maria Taylor, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, and Carmelo Anthony discuss if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the MVP “on lock” despite Victor Wembanyama closing the gap at season’s end.
And with that — a lackluster 2-0 defeat to world no. 6 Portugal — the USMNT has played its final game before Mauricio Pochettino will name his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup this summer.
Numbers on the Board dives into the men’s college basketball Final Four, debating which teams they believe are capable of advancing to the national championship game, with eyes on Arizona.
Rivers McCown takes stock of how free agency and the offseason have changed the fantasy outlooks of a handful of running backs.

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  • CLE Right Fielder #24
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    Initial X-rays on DeLauter’s left foot came back negative for any fractures, which is a massive relief for the Guardians and fantasy managers alike after he fouled a ball off it in the first inning Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. The 24-year-old rookie isn’t completely out of the woods, but the initial imaging suggests he avoided a serious injury. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day heading into Wednesday’s series finale in Los Angeles.
  • PHI Starting Pitcher #24
    it took longer than anticipated, but Painter’s MLB debut was awfully impressive; even when considering the Nationals aren’t exactly the toughest lineup in the sport. Painter allowed just four hits and one walk, and didn’t have a run charged to him until the sixth. His four-seam fastball averaged 96.7 mph and he threw several pitches above 98, and he generated nine swings and misses among his 84 offerings. Painter will be back on the bump and look to build on this effort against the Giants on Monday.
  • BAL Starting Pitcher #24
    Not good. Eflin is presumably headed for an MRI to determine whether he’s dealing with any structural damage and appears ticketed for the injured list, even if this isn’t a worst-case scenario. The 31-year-old veteran hurler looked sharp in his season debut, recording seven strikeouts while limiting the Rangers to just one run on four hits over 3 2/3 innings. There should be a definitive update on his status at some point in the coming days. Dean Kremer would be the logical choice to fill Eflin’s spot in Baltimore’s rotation.
  • SEA Shortstop #85
    The long-term agreement, first reported earlier Tuesday, is now official. Emerson is widely regarded as one of the top prospects in baseball and is expected to be a key piece of Seattle’s roster through at least 2033. The 20-year-old prodigy’s combination of bat-to-ball skills and emerging power makes it easy to envision him as an impactful fantasy contributor in the near future. There has been no indication the Mariners plan to accelerate his timeline at Triple-A this season, but his arrival as the club’s shortstop of the future feels almost inevitable, especially since J.P. Crawford hitting free agency at the end of the year.
  • STL Shortstop #26
    Heyman did not provide specifics regarding a potential extension offer from the Cardinals to Wetherholt, who is hitting .250 (4-for-16) with one homer and one steal through his first four games in the majors. Still, it would make sense for both sides to explore a deal early in his rookie season, similar to the extensions the Red Sox and Orioles reached with top prospects Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell and Samuel Basallo last year. This report follows Seattle’s decision to sign top prospect Colt Emerson to an eight-year, $95 million contract earlier on Tuesday.
  • TOR Starting Pitcher #66
    Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that Ponce will miss significant time, but the club remains hopeful he’ll pitch again this season and will await additional medical opinions before determining his next steps. The 31-year-old journeyman left his Blue Jays debut on Monday night with right knee discomfort before an MRI revealed an ACL sprain in his right knee. His prolonged absence puts additional strain on Toronto’s rotation which is already without Trey Yesavage (shoulder), Shane Bieber (elbow) and José Berríos (elbow).
  • DET Shortstop #7
    The McGonigle era has gotten off to a phenomenal start with Detroit’s top prospect hitting .357 (5-for-14) with two doubles and four RBI through four games. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the 21-year-old hitting machine’s early-season performance has been his plate discipline, as he’s struck out just three times while also drawing three walks. He’s batting second for the first time on Tuesday night at Chase Field after hitting sixth at the outset of the year.
  • SEA Catcher #29
    Raleigh was given a day off initially, but he came off the bench to deliver his best moment of the young season. He laced an inside fastball from Paul Blackburn with a runner on third into right, and it gave Seattle a 2-1 lead. Raleigh has gotten off to a slow start, but it’s far too early to panic, and Monday is an example of what the man they call Big Dumper can do.
  • MIL Starting Pitcher #52
    Harrison generated a career-high 16 swinging strikes and needed an economical 87 pitches (64 strikes) to navigate five frames in his Milwaukee debut. A leadoff homer by sizzling-hot Rays slugger Yandy Díaz accounted for all of the damage against him. The 24-year-old former top pitching prospect continues to impress, aided by increased fastball velocity and the addition of a new kick changeup. He should be rostered in all fantasy formats based on his recent performance and strikeout upside. He’ll face the Royals on the road to close out a two-start week on Sunday afternoon.
  • CHC Starting Pitcher #30
    Cabrera was staked to a six-run advantage by the fourth inning of his Cubs debut and had little trouble cruising to an easy win, scattering one hit and one walk over six relatively stress-free frames. Chicago’s big-time offseason trade acquisition generated 15 swinging strikes, topped out at 98.1 mph with his fastball and allowed just two hard-hit balls in this one. He’ll close out a two-start week with a favorable road tilt against the Guardians.

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NFL

Free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and Giants head coach John Harbaugh sat down together at this week’s league meeting in Arizona.
Jones says 18 regular-season games and a shorter preseason would be great.
With Christmas landing on a Friday in 2026, the NFL plans to fill everyone’s stockings with football.
Broncos coach Sean Payton recently coached one of the teams of current and former NFL players (with a stray YouTuber or two) against the U.S. men’s national flag football team.

NBA

Deni Avdija and Jrue Holiday led the way for Portland in a signature win over the Los Angeles Clippers to move within a half game of the eight seed on Coast 2 Coast Tuesday.
Jrue Holiday joins NBA Showtime to discuss the impact of head coach Thiago Splitter and the importance of Portland’s attention to detail down the stretch.
Noah Eagle and Derek Fisher discuss how the Portland Trail Blazers’ energy flustered the Los Angeles Clippers offensively and why the latter must rely on Bennedict Mathurin’s scoring off the bench.
Maria Taylor, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, and Carmelo Anthony analyze the slow fall for the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference, noting how the team has lost their identity since the All-Star break.

MLB

In a strange twist, two of the seven two-homer debuts have occurred over the past six days.
The 22-year-old — considered to have one of the top arms in any level of baseball — finally is ready for his Phillies debut.
The contract, which starts this season and includes a team option for 2034, is the largest ever for a player who has not made his major league debut.
After Parker Messick spun six scoreless innings against the Dodgers’ ferocious lineup, Eric Samulski says fantasy managers should be “buying into” the Guardians starting pitcher.

Premier League

Every moment of pretty much any major sporting event can be dissected in high-definition these days, and officials and umpires are spending more and more time staring at a TV screen to review close calls. It’s also led to a type of sign language unique to the sports world.
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the current season, bringing an end to one of the greatest individual careers in Premier League history.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Americans in the Premier League, from total PL appearances to the five U.S. born players to play in the PL and not (yet) represent the full United States men’s national team.
The Generation xG crew examines how the Toffees “pounced” on Chelsea’s defensive vulnerabilities at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

March Madness 2026

Nicole Auerbach and John Fanta react to No. 2 UConn’s last-second victory over No. 1 Duke for a trip to the Final Four thanks to freshman Braylon Mullins’ game-winning three-pointer.
The ninth NCAA tourney meeting between the Huskies and the Irish was their first with a spot in the Final Four on the line.
Nicole Auerbach and John Fanta discuss whether they think Illinois or Michigan can bring the NCAA Tournament title back to the Big Ten for the first time in over 25 years, including their picks for both Final Four games.
Arizona is back among the sport’s elite. Illinois has a chance to win its first title. The Big Ten may have a team that can cut down those nets on Monday night. And UConn returns to the Final Four.
Betts had 23 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks to help UCLA rally from a rare halftime deficit and beat Duke 70-58 on Sunday, advancing to the national semifinals for the second straight season.
The 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament tips off in all its glory on Wednesday, March 18.
March Madness 2026 is finally here! Find out how to watch every single game of the tournament and more.

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Motor Sports

The founder of Hendrick Motorsports had a message that he wanted the crew chief for Chase Elliott to deliver to his team, and it set the tone for their first victory of the season.
Ryan Villopoto and Ricky Carmichael highlight what makes Cole Davies so “amazing” at handling the whoops, evidenced by his precision and “discipline” with them from Round 11 in Detroit.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto review Cooper Webb’s move on Jorge Prado in Detroit, comparing it to Evan Ferry’s on Pierce Brown in Birmingham, which adds to the inconsistent rulings this season.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto break down the whoops section at Detroit Supercross and the conditions that led to much chaos on the track.

Rotoworld

Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter analyze Zach Charbonnet’s fantasy value when he eventually returns from injury for the Seattle Seahawks.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter break down Jordan Addison’s fantasy value heading into the 2026 season, questioning if Kyler Murray at QB for the Vikings is a rise or dip for the deep-threat target.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter dive into Dalton Kincaid’s fantasy outlook for 2026, detailing how a run-heavy Bills offense under head coach Joe Brady will impact Kincaid’s output.
A surprising Padres starter and two early bat speed gainers are recommended grabs this week.
Cole Huff reveals the players you should lean on to take home a fantasy basketball championship.
Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.

Betting

Golf

Jim “Bones” Mackay joins the Dan Patrick Show to reflect on his storied caddie days, discuss Phil Mickelson’s status ahead of the Master’s, and more.
Tiger Woods’ movements were slow and lethargic, he was sweating as he talked to deputies, and he told them he had taken prescription medication earlier in the morning, according to the incident report released from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
Dan Patrick reflects on Tiger Woods’ arrest for suspected DUI and says someone in Woods’ life needs to step in.
Woodland looked better than ever at Memorial Park, taking a one-shot lead into the final round and stretching it to seven shots until coasting home to a trophy.
Nicolai Hojgaard reflected on his performance at the Texas Children’s Houston Open while also giving his flowers to Gary Woodland for his emotional win.
Watch the best moments form the final round of the PGA Tour’s Texas Children’s Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas.

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Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 21 points, Nate Ament and Bishop Boswell played pivotal roles down the stretch and sixth-seeded Tennessee advanced to its fourth straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in the NCAA Tournament.
At No. 36, Korda became the lowest-ranked man to beat Alcaraz since No. 55 David Goffin accomplished the feat in the second round in Miami last year.
Florida Panthers forward A.J. Greer has been suspended three games for shoving Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary into the boards from behind.
The deal announced Sunday for last season’s NL Cy Young Award runner-up begins in 2027 and will run through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired for his only bucket of the game, and St. John’s blew a 13-point lead in the final minutes before advancing to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas.