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Team Israel lost to the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, but the night belonged to starting pitcher Jacob Steinmetz. The 19-year-old starting pitcher, who is Major League Baseball’s only active practicing Orthodox Jewish player, struck out three in his debut.
MIAMI, FL – MARCH 14: Jacob Steinmetz #45 of Team Israel cracks a smile after leaving the mound after being taken out of the game during Game 8 of Pool D between Team Israel and Team Dominican Republic at loanDepot Park on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

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The end of an era is looming in Dallas as the Cowboys are likely going to release running back Ezekiel Elliott in a move that could happen as early as Wednesday, according to multiple reports. 
Elliott has spent all seven of his seasons in the NFL with the Cowboys and won two rushing titles during that time.
Elliott’s likely final play with the team, however, was also his saddest play. Remember how that Cowboys-49ers divisional playoff game ended in January? Mike McCarthy & Co.

WHOOPS!
Being a sports announcer is a lot tougher than most people think. You have someone talking in your ear while you’re speaking, giving you times and notes to hit. While this is all going on you need to look at your notes to give factoids off-hand like you’ve been watching these players all your life, and on top of that you have to pay attention to the game itself.
Still, it’s never a good idea to accidentally call someone Hitler.

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— Stephen Schoch (@bigdonkey47) March 15, 2023

The announcer quickly apologized.

Here are the teams that should be calling the Chargers to ask about their star running back.
Chargers running back Austin Ekeler doesn’t need anyone to remind him he plays a devalued position.
Ekeler benefited from the Chargers’ refusing to meet Melvin Gordon’s contract demands, which led to Gordon holding out for 64 days and missing the first three games of the 2019 season.
The Chargers forgot about Gordon after Ekeler delivered 154 total yards and three total touchdowns during the season-opener against the Colts.

Ole Miss hosted Jacksonville State in a mid-week baseball game in Oxford on Tuesday. While it’s safe to say that there weren’t too many eyeballs on the game being broadcast on ESPN+, people are talking about it thanks to a rather unfortunate on-air blunder.
Freshman Will Furniss played the role of designated hitter for the Rebels on Tuesday and as he made his way to the dish in the top of the sixth inning, Jacksonville State announcer Logan Maddox accidentally referred to Furniss as a “designated Hitler.

Two years ago, Keyontae Johnson slammed home an alley-opp, took a few steps and collapsed at center court. No one knew what would happen next.

The longtime broadcaster returned to the airwaves this college basketball season after nearly a year away from the sport.
Beloved ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale has been back on the airwaves and better than ever this college basketball season after nearly a year away from a microphone due to a public battle with cancer.
While the 83-year-old is always excited around the time of the men’s NCAA tournament, he’s also had the chance to reflect before this year’s Big Dance on his experiences during his time away from the court, where he revealed he had some “dark moments.

Analyzing the betting records for the No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 seeds in the men’s NCAA Tournament.
The top teams in the NCAA Tournament get through to the Round of 32, at the very least, more often than not.
No. 1 seeds are 147–1 against No. 16 seeds, No. 2 seeds have gone 138–10 versus No. 15 seeds, No. 14 seeds have a 126–22 record when they face No. 3 seeds and No. 4 seeds are 117–31 all-time against No. 13 seeds. So upsets do happen (hello, St. Peter’s and UMBC) but they are somewhat rare, specifically for No. 1 and No. 2 seeds early on in March Madness.

A guide to the cant-miss round of 64 games.
The opening of the Men’s NCAA tournament is one of the best sports weekends of the year. And while it may be tempting to park yourself in front of the television and watch games all day, there are few things quite like watching a monumental upset or thrilling finish take place in person. We’ve got a packed slate of matchups ahead of us, but four pods, in particular, stand out as places to watch the biggest games. Here’s a look at the best sites to see Men’s March Madness in action this weekend.

Des Moines

No. 1 Kansas vs. No.

The Nuggets have now lost four games in a row as they embark on a difficult stretch.
Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. Last night’s men’s NCAA tournament First Four games were actually pretty good, huh?
In today’s SI:AM:
Women’s tournament spoilers
How Donovan Mitchell reinvigorated the Cavs
The best NFL free agents still available
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