Author: Tyler King tyler.king@gazettedev.gazette.com
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sportsbriefs
Steelers place unrestricted free-agent tender on Aaron Rodgers PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are giving themselves a little cover if quarterback Aaron Rodgers plays elsewhere in 2026. The club has the unrestricted free-agent tender on the four-time MVP. The move means they would receive a compensatory draft pick if Rodgers signs elsewhere during the 2026…
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sportsbriefs
Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation for confrontation with woman who disclosed affair ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been placed on probation for 18 months for a confrontation with his executive assistant soon after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with her. Moore was sentenced Tuesday. He…
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Angel Reese traded from Chicago Sky to Atlanta Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028
The Associated Press ATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream acquired two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky on Monday in exchange for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028. Atlanta also receives the right to swap second-round picks with Chicago in 2028. The 6-foot-3 Reese averaged 14.1 points and 12.9 rebounds in her two…
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Islanders fire coach Patrick Roy after losing 4 in a row, name Peter DeBoer his replacement
The Associated Press NEW YORK — Patrick Roy was fired as coach of the New York Islanders on Sunday, another late-season change in the NHL that comes with the team in the middle of a spring tailspin that has put its playoff chances in jeopardy. First-year general manager Mathieu Darche announced the abrupt decision to…
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bkonotes
UConn’s Solo Ball, Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg both dealing with injuries heading into title game INDIANAPOLIS — UConn starting guard Solo Ball was skipping practice because of a sprained foot but said he expects to play when the Huskies face Michigan in the NCAA championship game Monday night. So does Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg, who hurt…
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South Carolina smothers UConn 62-48 to advance to title game, snaps Huskies’ 54-game win streak
The Associated Press PHOENIX — Ta’Niya Latson scored 16 and Agot Makeer added 14 points and South Carolina played stifling defense to beat UConn 62-48 on Friday night, ending the Huskies’ 54-game winning streak and advancing to the women’s NCAA Tournament championship game. The Gamecocks will face the winner of Texas and UCLA semifinal on…
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basenotes
MLB players increase potential war chest to $415 million ahead of bargaining Big league baseball players increased their potential war chest of cash and investments ahead of collective bargaining to $415 million heading into 2026, up from $284 million at the start of 2025, according to the union’s annual federal disclosure form filed. The Major…
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bkonotes
Syracuse hires former star guard Gerry McNamara to take over as men’s basketball coach Syracuse has turned to its past in hiring former star guard Gerry McNamara in a bid to guide a fading men’s basketball program back to prominence. The 42-year-old McNamara, nicknamed “G-Mac,” is returning to where he and Carmelo Anthony led the…
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Illinois beats Colorado for 1st round win as youngest team in women’s tourney
The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cearah Parchment scored 21 points as seventh-seeded Illinois beat No. 10 seed Colorado 66-57 on Saturday night in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Fighting Illini (22-11) are the youngest team in this tournament after replacing four starters, and they now have won a first-round game…
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golf story or roundup
Sungjae Im takes lead into Innisbrook finale, with Brandt Snedeker also in final group The Associated Press PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Sungjae Im was in position for a wire-to-wire victory in the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook after a slow start in his return from a wrist injury. Brandt Snedeker was right beside him in the…