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Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet chose not to play in the World Baseball Classic (WBC). He wanted to focus on his own training schedule during spring training. Crochet cited a heavy pitching workload from the previous season and personal reasons, like spending time with his newborn daughter, as reasons for his decision.
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Garrett Crochet is a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
Crochet decided not to join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic.
He is entering a six-year contract worth $170 million with the Red Sox.
Crochet played 205 1/3 innings last season, which was the most in his career.
He wanted a normal spring training to manage his workload better.
Crochet's decision was influenced by the birth of his daughter in November.
He is focused on preparing for the season, aiming to pitch until November.
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Nick Castellanos, a professional baseball player, signed with the San Diego Padres after being released by the Philadelphia Phillies. He is competing for a spot on the Padres' outfield, which already has several players. Castellanos has played in Major League Baseball for 14 seasons.
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Nick Castellanos previously played for the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Phillies released Castellanos in February.
Castellanos signed a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the San Diego Padres.
The Padres' outfield is already crowded with players like Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, and Ramon Laureano.
Castellanos is competing for a place on the Padres' roster against other players, including Miguel Andújar and Gavin Sheets.
Last season, Castellanos hit 17 home runs and had 72 RBIs in 147 games.
The regular baseball season for the Padres begins on March 26.
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The New York Mets are hopeful that Francisco Lindor will be ready for the start of the regular baseball season after having surgery on his left wrist. Lindor has begun participating in baseball activities, and the team is considering his involvement in practice games. Mets representatives, including David Stearns, remain optimistic about his participation on Opening Day.
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Francisco Lindor had surgery on a bone in his left wrist called the hamate bone.
There were initial concerns he would not be ready for the regular season's start.
Within the last two weeks, Lindor has increased his baseball activities.
The Mets are hopeful he can play on Opening Day.
David Stearns stated that Lindor needs game action, either in real games or practice ones, before Opening Day.
Lindor has 10 more days to possibly join games in the Grapefruit League or play in practice games.
The Mets have a strong team, so they will not rush Lindor back unless he is fully ready.
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers football team recruited quarterback Jett Feeney, who is from Moorhead, close to North Dakota State University (NDSU). Despite an offer from NDSU, known for its successful football program, Feeney chose to join Minnesota.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers recruited Jett Feeney, a three-star quarterback from Moorhead.
Moorhead is just 15 minutes away from North Dakota State University (NDSU).
Jett Feeney is the son of Kevin Feeney, a former NDSU quarterback.
Feeney has achieved over 7,500 yards and 100 touchdowns in high school.
NDSU has a strong football history with 10 FCS national championships in 15 years.
NDSU's football program has produced several NFL draft picks, including two quarterbacks taken in the top three.
Coach P.J. Fleck of Minnesota has chosen not to play games against NDSU currently.
Feeney is one of three recruits from Moorhead joining Minnesota.
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Baltimore Ravens planned to trade for Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders, but the deal fell through after Crosby failed a physical exam. Now, the Ravens are reportedly interested in signing Trey Hendrickson, a free agent defensive end.
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The Ravens backed out of a trade for Maxx Crosby after he did not pass a physical exam.
Maxx Crosby had surgery on his knee (meniscus) earlier this year.
Baltimore would have sent two first-round picks to Las Vegas for Crosby.
Trey Hendrickson is now a free agent after Cincinnati Bengals did not extend his contract.
Hendrickson led the NFL in sacks in 2024 and was named an All-Pro.
Hendrickson wants a new contract worth $30-$40 million per year.
The Dallas Cowboys had previously shown interest in both Crosby and Hendrickson.
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The Boston Red Sox are undecided on which position infielder Caleb Durbin will play on opening day. Manager Alex Cora is considering whether Durbin should play third base or second base, but wants him to focus on one position for the season.
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Caleb Durbin is an infielder for the Boston Red Sox.
He can play both third base and second base.
The team has not decided which position he will play at the start of the season.
Red Sox Manager Alex Cora prefers that Durbin plays one position consistently.
Cora feels comfortable with Durbin playing third base.
The decision will likely depend on team needs and player fit.
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Igor Tudor, Tottenham Hotspur's interim head coach, has lost his first four matches. His latest defeat came with a 5-2 loss at Atletico Madrid. The club's leadership might consider replacing him due to these outcomes.
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Igor Tudor is the interim head coach of Tottenham Hotspur.
Tudor has lost all four games he has led, including a recent 5-2 loss at Atletico Madrid.
In the match against Atletico Madrid, Tudor removed goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after 17 minutes due to mistakes.
Spurs were down 4-0 within the first 23 minutes of the Madrid game.
Former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino was present at the match in Madrid.
Tudor's decision to replace the first-choice goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vicario, with Kinsky has been criticized.
Tudor stated that his actions were aimed at helping the team and the goalkeeper, not focused on his job security.
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Newcastle United played against Barcelona in the Champions League. The game ended in a 1-1 draw after Barcelona scored a penalty in the last minutes. Newcastle was close to a victory, and the teams will meet again soon.
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Newcastle United and Barcelona played in a Champions League match, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Harvey Barnes scored for Newcastle in the 85th minute.
Barcelona was awarded a penalty in the 95th minute, which Lamine Yamal scored.
Eddie Howe, Newcastle's head coach, expressed disappointment with the late equalizer.
Newcastle played well defensively, limiting Barcelona's chances.
The teams will face each other again in the return leg next week.
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The Baltimore Ravens decided not to go through with a trade for Maxx Crosby, a player from the Las Vegas Raiders, after Crosby did not pass his required physical. The Ravens were supposed to get Crosby in exchange for two first-round draft picks. The decision means Crosby stays with the Raiders, and the Ravens keep their draft picks.
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The Baltimore Ravens planned to trade for Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
The trade included the Ravens giving two first-round draft picks to the Raiders.
Crosby did not pass his physical examination, a health check needed to complete the trade.
Because of this, the Ravens canceled the trade.
Crosby remains a player for the Raiders.
The Ravens retain their two first-round draft picks.
The Raiders stated they will not make more comments about the trade situation right now.
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Gonzaga and Santa Clara are set to face off in the West Coast Conference (WCC) basketball tournament championship. The game will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas and will be broadcast on ESPN. Gonzaga, the top seed, defeated Oregon State to reach the final, while Santa Clara beat Saint Mary's to advance.
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Gonzaga is the number one seed in the WCC tournament and defeated Oregon State 65-56 in the semifinals.
Santa Clara, the third seed, secured a place in the NCAA tournament with a 76-71 win over Saint Mary's.
Gonzaga has won 23 WCC tournament titles since 1995 and is competing in its 29th consecutive final.
The game will be played on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET, broadcast on ESPN.
Graham Ike led Gonzaga with 24 points and 11 rebounds in their semifinal win.
Santa Clara's Elijah Mahi hit a crucial 3-pointer in their win against Saint Mary's and scored 19 points.
Gonzaga and Santa Clara played against each other twice in the regular season, with Gonzaga winning both games.
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The United States baseball team will face Italy in a World Baseball Classic game. The match will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET at Daikin Park in Houston. Fans can watch the game on FOX Sports 1 or live stream it through Fubo.
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The USA team has a current record of 3-0 in the tournament.
Italy is unbeaten with a record of 2-0.
The USA recently defeated Mexico 5-3 with key performances from Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony.
Italy recently beat Great Britain 7-4 after recovering from an early 2-0 deficit.
Andrew Fischer and J.J. D’Orazio hit solo home runs for Italy in their last game.
The game between USA and Italy will air on FOX Sports 1 and can be streamed on Fubo.
Fans can start a free trial of Fubo to watch the game live.
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During a World Baseball Classic game between Team USA and Mexico, an interaction between teammates Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena drew attention. Arozarena appeared upset when Raleigh didn't shake his hand, but Raleigh later dismissed any conflict, saying they have a good relationship. The incident wasn't seen as a serious issue by their team.
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The incident happened during a World Baseball Classic game between Team USA and Mexico.
Cal Raleigh is a catcher for Team USA and Randy Arozarena plays for Team Mexico; both are teammates on the Seattle Mariners.
During the game, Arozarena offered his hand to Raleigh, but Raleigh didn’t reciprocate, leading to a brief interaction.
Some in the crowd booed at the moment, perceiving it as dramatic.
Arozarena's comments after the game included strong language, but it was unclear if he was serious.
Raleigh later said there was no conflict between them and regarded Arozarena as family.
Mariners manager Dan Wilson mentioned he might discuss the situation with both players but didn’t see it as a major issue.
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The Siena Saints will play the Merrimack Warriors in the MAAC Tournament Championship at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. The game will take place on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on ESPN2.
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Siena Saints and Merrimack Warriors are competing in the MAAC Tournament Championship.
The game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET.
It will be held at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.
The match will be broadcast on ESPN2.
A live stream is available on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Siena won its earlier games against Mount St. Mary's and Fairfield.
Merrimack had a successful season ending, winning nine out of their last ten games.
Siena aims to qualify for the NCAA tournament, also known as the "Big Dance."
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The Cleveland Browns are deciding on their quarterback lineup for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. Jake Paul supports Shedeur Sanders as the Browns' starting quarterback, while there are mixed opinions on whether Deshaun Watson might start instead. NFL insider Adam Schefter suggests Watson could likely start, leaving Sanders' future uncertain.
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The Cleveland Browns must choose between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson as starting quarterbacks for 2026.
Shedeur Sanders ended the 2025 season as the Browns' starting quarterback.
Shedeur Sanders completed 56.6% of his passes in 2025, with 1,400 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and ten interceptions.
There's mixed opinion on Sanders' potential as a long-term starter.
Jake Paul supports Sanders continuing as the Browns' starting quarterback.
Adam Schefter suggests Deshaun Watson might be the starting quarterback in 2026.
The Browns are considering all options, including potential trades or draft picks.
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The Detroit Lions plan to sign Teddy Bridgewater, a veteran quarterback, to serve as a backup to starter Jared Goff. This decision follows the departure of Kyle Allen, the team's previous backup quarterback, who signed with the Buffalo Bills. No contract details for Bridgewater's signing have been announced yet.
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The Detroit Lions are set to sign veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.
Bridgewater will serve as a backup to the Lions' starting quarterback, Jared Goff.
Kyle Allen, the previous backup quarterback for the Lions, has joined the Buffalo Bills.
The signing is part of NFL free agency, which officially starts on March 11, but teams can negotiate contracts earlier.
Bridgewater has played minimally in recent years, with 15 passes thrown over the past three seasons.
He previously played for parts of two seasons under the Lions' coach, Dan Campbell.
There are no specific contract terms released yet for Bridgewater's deal with the Lions.
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Steve Borthwick, the head coach of England's rugby team, says the pressure of wearing the England shirt has affected players during their recent losing streak in the Six Nations tournament. He believes confidence issues are impacting their performance, but he doesn’t plan major changes to the team's tactics. Instead, Borthwick focuses on improving the team's ability to finish scoring opportunities.
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Steve Borthwick is the head coach of the England rugby team.
England has lost three matches in a row in the Six Nations tournament against Scotland, Ireland, and Italy.
Borthwick mentions that the pressure of playing for England adds stress to the players.
Former England player Danny Care says confidence plays a big role in the team's performance.
England scored 14 tries in the tournament so far, down from 21 last year, but they have many chances near the opponent's goal line.
Borthwick plans to improve attacking efficiency rather than making big tactical changes.
The Rugby Football Union supports Borthwick despite the losses.
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Luka Doncic, a professional basketball player now with the Los Angeles Lakers, has reportedly separated from his long-term partner, Anamaria Goltes, with whom he shares two children. There are rumors that Doncic might be romantically linked with actress Madelyn Cline, though no confirmation has been made.
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Luka Doncic was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Doncic has expressed happiness living in Los Angeles, enjoying the beach and warm weather.
He and Anamaria Goltes, his partner since 2016, have reportedly separated.
The couple has two children, with their second child, Olivia, born last year.
Doncic returned to Los Angeles soon after Olivia's birth, while Goltes and their children stayed in Slovenia.
There are unconfirmed rumors that Doncic might be dating actress Madelyn Cline.
Fans have speculated about Doncic's personal life following his reported separation.
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Tottenham manager Igor Tudor replaced goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky with Guglielmo Vicario after 17 minutes during a Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. Tottenham was losing 3-0 at the time, and Tudor said the change was meant to help the team's performance.
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Igor Tudor is the manager of the Tottenham football team.
Tottenham played against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
Tottenham substituted their goalkeeper, Antonin Kinsky, very early in the game, at 17 minutes.
Guglielmo Vicario came in to replace Kinsky as the goalkeeper.
At the time of the substitution, Tottenham was already losing 3-0 to Atletico Madrid.
Tudor explained the substitution was to "protect" the team and improve their chances.
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The UConn Huskies, led by head coach Dan Hurley, are preparing for the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden, but they face a challenge due to an injured player. Forward Jaylin Stewart will miss the tournament due to a knee injury, which affects the team's lineup as they pursue a championship in the NCAA Tournament.
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UConn is preparing for the Big East Tournament and the NCAA Tournament.
Jaylin Stewart, an important UConn player, has a knee injury and will not play in the Big East Tournament.
Head coach Dan Hurley hopes Stewart can play in the NCAA Tournament's first round.
UConn's last game saw them lose to the Marquette Golden Eagles.
UConn is among the top teams in the Big East, ranking as a No. 2 seed for the tournament.
Coach Hurley will need to adjust the lineup, increasing minutes for starter Alex Karaban and focusing on reserve guard Malachi Smith.
Stewart is a 6-foot-7 junior forward, and his absence affects the team's depth.
UConn plays its first Big East Tournament game against the winner of the Xavier vs. Marquette match-up.
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A new promotion from FanDuel offers new users $300 in daily bonus bets for ten days. This offer coincides with upcoming NBA games, including matchups like Celtics vs. Spurs and Timberwolves vs. Lakers. Users can bet on games and receive refunds in bonus bets if their wagers lose.
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FanDuel's new promotion offers $300 in bonus bets daily for ten days.
This offer is for new users who sign up through specific links provided.
Users receive one "no-sweat" token each day that can cover losses up to $300.
The promotion allows bets on NBA games, including important matches like Timberwolves vs. Lakers.
LeBron James is listed day-to-day with a hip injury, affecting the Lakers' lineup.
The offer includes other enhancements like NBA 25% Profit Boost and College Basketball Parlay Boost.
No manual promo code is needed; it activates automatically upon eligible registration.
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