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Willson Contreras is not happy with the Milwaukee Brewers. 
Contreras has spent the overwhelming majority of his career in the National League Central starting with the Chicago Cubs, then joining the St. Louis Cardinals. That’s meant plenty of opportunities to face the Brewers. And despite several changes in organizational leadership and roster construction for Milwaukee, and now a new league and division for Contreras, it seems like old wounds don’t always heal.

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A baseball legend recently revealed the lengths to which the Los Angeles Dodgers will go to get the most from their stars.
Speaking with Abriendo Sports, Baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz said when the New York Yankees were in town to play the Dodgers, Mark Walter gave Big Papi, Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter a tour to show “what we’ve done around the stadium.”
In the video, which was posted and translated by Master Flip on X, Ortiz said he pointed out to Walter a construction area and asked what was being built.
“He replied, ‘It’s for Ohtani.

Irish Premiership leaders Larne’s hopes of a third title in four years were dented as they were thumped 4-1 by Coleraine at Inver Park.
Two goals from Matthew Shevlin, a header from Ben Wylie and a penalty from Will Patching helped the Bannsiders to the emphatic win after Dan Bent was sent off for Larne.
Glentoran took full advantage of Larne’s slip-up as they narrowed the gap to three points at the top with a nervy 2-1 win over Cliftonville at Solitude.

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One of the most anticipated matchups of the 2026 MLB season comes early, as the Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Toronto Blue Jays this week.
The rematch of the epic 2025 World Series will unfold in Toronto, where Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers pulled out a pair of narrow wins in Games 6 and 7 to repeat as champions.

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The story of Peter Schrager’s mock draft isn’t just that the Rams took Makai Lemon, it’s the player who ESPN’s analyst didn’t have L.A. connected to at all.

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Sometimes, for whatever reason, Americans just *Rodney Dangerfield voice* don’t get any respect, and Kyle Larson is giving his take on it.
Reigning NASCAR Cup Series champ Kyle Larson was a guest on SPEED With Harvick & Buxton, hosted by NASCAR great Kevin Harvick and the voice of IndyCar, Will Buxton.
Larson is one of the most versatile drivers on the planet, from his successes in the Cup Series and on dirt tracks to taking two cracks at the Indianapolis 500.
However, he noted that Europeans tend to look down their noses at American drivers.

Giants coach John Harbaugh expressed optimism during a video call with reporters on Tuesday that defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence II will remain with the team next season.

Fernando Mendoza has informed the NFL that he is not planning to attend the draft, sources told ESPN.

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said Tuesday that she has spoken to UConn’s Geno Auriemma and suggested for “everyone to turn the page” after their midcourt argument at the Final Four fueled a firestorm of controversy.

North Carolina is making new head coach Michael Malone the second-highest-paid coach in college basketball, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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A difficult season exacerbated a 13-year relationship that was already on the rocks, leading to more questions than answers in Milwaukee.

Sports fans were rightfully frustrated by the 8:50 pm ET start time of the NCAA National Championship Game on Monday.
“I know we complain about it every year but WHY are we tipping a Final Four game at 8:49 pm?? It’s Saturday. Give us an afternoon game and an evening game,” asked Barstool’s Kayce Smith on X.
Yet while college basketball absorbs the brunt of the outrage over late starts, it is far from the lone offender. Championship-clinching games across major leagues routinely stretch deeper into the night than East Coast viewers would prefer.

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Bubba Watson offered up support for Tiger Woods following his recent car accident and subsequent DUI arrest, but the two-time Masters champion also gave a hilarious glimpse into their friendship as well.
While meeting with the media ahead of what will be his 18th appearance in the Masters, Watson was asked what he would say to Woods if he had the opportunity to talk to him, as it relates to his recent developments off the golf course.

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The Kentucky Wildcats are set to be in the mix for Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman, who officially entered the transfer portal on Tuesday.
According to KSR’s Zack Geoghegan and SI’s Wyatt Huff, Kentucky is in the mix for the 6-9, 205-pound big man out of Washington, D.C. The soon-to-be junior has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

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Liverpool’s summer recruitment strategy is beginning to take shape, with fresh reports suggesting a serious interest in Jules Kounde. As first reported by Caught Offside, the Reds are closely monitoring the Barcelona defender, signalling early intent to reinforce their back line ahead of a crucial transfer window.
Defensive Reinforcements Under Consideration

There is a growing sense that Liverpool’s defensive unit is due a refresh.

With Michigan’s 69-63 win over UConn in the national championship Monday night, fans of the UCLA Bruins are left wondering what could have been.
Sure, that UConn squad dominated the Bruins 73-57 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, but the team that toppled the Huskies heavily featured a former UCLA player.
UCLA coach Mick Cronin only played Spanish center Aday Mara 13 minutes per game last season, but he played 30 minutes — second most on his team — in the championship game.

It’s official – Luis Díaz has unlocked a new level for Bayern 🔓
Bayern Munich headed in at the break of their Champions League quarter-final first leg clash with Real Madrid with the upper hand thanks to Luis Díaz’s strike.

Much like the rest of Vincent Kompany’s side, the Colombia international has enjoyed a highly productive season and elevated it with his goal at the Bernabéu.
Díaz got the better of his one-time Liverpool teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold, now lining up for Los Blancos, before breaking the deadlock in Tuesday’s 41st minute.

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Fernando Mendoza won’t be in Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft
The presumptive No. 1 pick will stay home with family and friends in Miami when his name is called later this month, according to multiple reports
Mendoza previously shared with PEOPLE his feelings about the importance of family

Fernando Mendoza, the presumptive No. 1 pick of the upcoming NFL Draft, won’t be in Pittsburgh when his name is called, according to multiple reports.

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The NHL’s current playoff format has faced a lot of criticism this year, but I think the bigger problem is the point system.
Yeah, I’m far from the first person to bring this up, and it’s been talked about a lot, but apparently not enough.
Because we could see a team with less than 20 regulation wins 77 games into the season make the playoffs.
And that is just straight up wrong.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. — Last year at about this time, Rory McIlroy drove up Magnolia Lane toward the Augusta National clubhouse. He was meeting Justin Rose for a Tuesday evening dinner prior to the start of the 2025 Masters. 
During the week of the Masters, Tuesday night is also the traditional champions’ dinner, where only the men who have won a green jacket gather in the upstairs rooms of the Augusta National clubhouse. And as McIlroy pulled up to the roundabout in front of the clubhouse, he looked up and saw green jackets. So many green jackets.

Several SouthCoast girls lacrosse, tennis and track teams competed last week in the first full week of the spring sports season.
Each week during the regular season, we will highlight the top performances. 
Here’s your chance to vote for the top high school performance from SouthCoast girls athletes from the past week.
Editor’s note: Voting will end at 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 12.

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Cece Levrault, Apponequet
In three games, Levrault had a combined 17 goals and 1 assist. 
Leah McGee, Apponequet
McGee had a combined 10 goals in three games.

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Real Madrid vs Bayern is a quarter-final that feels like a final: a combined 21 Champions League titles will take the field tonight at the Santiago Bernabéu.
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For Los Blancos, the Champions League is the main objective, especially after the defeat to Mallorca that left them 7 points off the top in LaLiga.

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Coming into the 2026 season, 90 wins seemed like a reasonable goal for the Boston Red Sox. After all, they won 89 games last year and seemingly improved their pitching staff and defense over the offseason. They could also expect to get a full season from Roman Anthony and perhaps continued improvement from other young stars.

The University of Michigan men’s basketball team will celebrate its national championship victory in Ann Arbor on Saturday.
The celebration is scheduled to start with a parade at 10 a.m. through the Ann Arbor campus, followed by an event at the Crisler Center, 333 E. Stadium Blvd., beginning at 1 p.m.
Reserved seats are $30 for the upper bowl and $75 for the lower bowl, according to the university’s Athletic Department, with the proceeds going to the Champions Circle, the fan engagement organization hosting the celebration. Student tickets are $20.

The 2026 NFL Draft is just around the corner.

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The most important golf tournament of the year is almost here. The 2026 Masters begins on Thursday and tee times were announced for the first two rounds at Augusta National. Obviously, all eyes are on reigning champion Rory McIlroy, two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler and two big-name LIV Golf players who many golf fans probably haven’t seen much of in 2026: 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm and two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau.  
Fans will get a look at DeChambeau first, as he starts at 10:07 a.m. ET on Thursday morning.

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As the search for the next Dominican baseball phenom intensifies, the tragic death of a teenager is the latest symptom of a failing system.

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On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers reported to team facilities for the start of offseason activities. The Steelers’ offseason report day is today, April 7th. This is followed by a voluntary minicamp from April 20-22. Then, after a break, they will return to host OTAs over a period of five weeks on May 18, May 20-21, May 26, May 28-29, June 8-9, and June 11-12. Mandatory minicamp falls in the middle of that from June 2-4.
Here’s how the dates and workouts break down for this first round of minicamps.

The 2026 NCAA season just ended, and Michigan is celebrating a national title. However, attention has already shifted toward the 2026-27 college basketball season. Fans and analysts are now looking ahead to see which teams can contend.
Roster changes will play a huge role in shaping next season’s rankings. The transfer portal is opening soon, and many players will explore new options. At the same time, NBA draft decisions will impact several top programs. Because of this, predicting next season is not easy right now.

Devils coach Sheldon Keefe said that he will be evaluated after the season following Monday’s news that the team fired general manager Tom Fitzgerald.

Reacting to Fitzgerald’s firing after Tuesday’s morning skate, Keefe said he spoke with Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment CEO Tad Brown, who told him that ownership would decide his fate once New Jersey’s season concludes on April 13.

“I’ll be part of an evaluation process that’ll happen at the end of this season,” Keefe said.

Confirmed Arsenal team v Sporting Club – Rice starts

Arsenal travel to Lisbon to face Sporting Club in the Champions League quarterfinal, with Mikel Arteta naming his starting eleven for the crucial encounter.

Sporting head into the fixture full of confidence following their emphatic 5-0 victory over Bodo/Glimt in their previous Champions League outing. That result completed a remarkable turnaround after they had suffered a 3-0 defeat in the first leg, underlining their resilience and attacking quality.