Phillies batter Kody Clemens at bat, with Pirates catcher Henry Davis, as, home plate umpire Ben May calls balls and strikes during a recent spring training game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park in Bradenton.Major League Baseball is testing an Automated Ball-Stike (ABS) challenge system at select spring training parks. The system allows players to challenge a limited number of ball/stike calls during a game. Calls can be overturned if the pitch tracking technology shows an umpire got a call wrong.
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Cam Newton’s interview with sports media personality Jason Whitlock hasn’t exactly gone down well with people he works with at ESPN.
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After Whitlock took the time to blast Stephen A. Smith during his appearance on Newton’s 4th & 1 podcast, the “First Take” host replied by going after Whitlock in a video posted on Smith’s YouTube channel.
Another colleague of Newton’s at ESPN has now also voiced his displeasure towards the former Carolina Panthers star.
Cameron McEvoy lamented the “ludicrous” situation that saw him go financially unrewarded for breaking the 50m freestyle world record, whereas a doped athlete can earn millions for doing so at the upcoming Enhanced Games.
Australian swimmer McEvoy admitted it was “the realisation of a childhood dream” to break Cesar Cielo’s world record that had stood for more than 16 years, which he did by clocking 20.88s at the China Open in Shenzhen on Friday.
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Landon Donovan took umbrage with Noahkai Banks declining a call-up to the U.S. men’s national team, saying the defender shouldn’t return if he’s not fully committed to the program.
Banks turned down a call for the USMNT’s March camp, which features friendlies against Belgium and Portugal in Atlanta.
The 19-year-old is currently wavering between the USMNT and Germany, which has been making a push for the defender to switch.
“It’s a difficult decision regarding my nationality. I’m very torn,” the Augsburg defender said last month.
It’s that time of year again, free agency is upon us. NFL teams can begin to negotiate with free agents starting on Monday at 11 a.m. CT and players can officially be signed by a new team on Wednesday, March 11 at 3 pm CT, which marks the start of the new league year.
Canal Street Chronicles will keep you updated on the New Orleans Saints latest signings, rumors, trades and more with this free agency live tracker and feel free to leave your thoughts on all the latest moves in the comment section below.
LSU football’s roster is full of talented players with bright NFL futures. But head coach Lane Kiffin chose to highlight three with what Kiffin deemed “ultra elite” skills.
When speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Kiffin name-dropped TE Trey’Dez Green, OT Jordan Seaton, and S Ty Benefield.
“(Trey’Dez Green) is ultra elite okay, but so is his mindset, and that’s really, really unique to have because they usually don’t coincide,” Kiffin said.
STORRS, CONNECTICUT – MARCH 23: Azzi Fudd #35 of the UConn Huskies reacts after scoring a three point basket during the second quarter of a second round game against the Syracuse Orange in the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on March 23, 2026 in Storrs, Connecticut. (Photo by Sean Elliot/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images
As we leave the home courts of the top-16 seeds and head onto neutral territory for the next two rounds of Women’s March Madness, we are looking ahead at some incredible games.
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND – MARCH 22: Head coach’s Rick Pitino of the St. John’s Red Storm and John Calipari of the Arkansas Razorbacks together during a second round game in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Amica Mutual Pavillion on March 22, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The 2026 NCAA tournament might be lacking Cinderella stories and double-digit seeded underdogs. But a first weekend lacking upsets also gives the NCAA tournament a loaded Sweet 16 filled with accomplished head coaches.
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA – SEPTEMBER 20: Defensive tackle Gracen Halton #56 of the Oklahoma Sooners celebrates after sacking quarterback Jackson Arnold of the Auburn Tigers for a loss of four yards to the four yard line late in the fourth quarter at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma won 24-17. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) | Getty Images
We’re a few weeks into the 2026 NFL free agency period, and most of the top free agents are off the market.
Join “The Ariel Helwani Show” live on Uncrowned and YouTube at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT/6 p.m. UK time as Ariel and the Boys in the Back set the table for another big combat weekend.
Wednesday’s lineup can be seen below.
1 p.m. ET: Ariel and the boys kick off the show by answering all your questions in the latest On The Nose.
2 p.m. ET: Colby Covington previews his RAF 7 matchup against Dillon Danis.
2:30 p.m. ET: Dalton Rosta looks ahead to his PFL Pittsburgh fight against Impa Kasanganay.
3 p.m.