Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman became the first catcher with five hits on Opening Day since at least 1900, going 5-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs in Baltimore's 10-9 victory over the Red Sox.
President Joe Biden praised Bills safety Damar Hamlin for turning "recovery into action," saying after their meeting Thursday that Hamlin's "courage, resilience, and spirit inspired the American people."
The Knicks' Julius Randle will have his ankle injury reevaluated in two weeks, effectively missing the remainder of the regular season.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley says her team needs no extra motivation ahead of Friday's Final Four showdown against Iowa and AP Player of the Year Caitlin Clark: "The juice is in the winning the national championship."
Alabama's Brandon Miller, the nation's leading freshman scorer at 18.8 points per game, told ESPN on Thursday that he's entering the 2023 NBA draft.
Umpire Reggie Drummer, who was suspended after his game-ending call in a college baseball game went viral last month, said he regrets the call but also noted the way he was treated by players and fans caused a "lapse of judgment."
After showing off his arm for NFL coaches and scouts, QB Anthony Richardson stuck the landing on a roundoff backflip to cap his Florida pro day workout.
Cubs starter Marcus Stroman was called for a pitch clock violation during the third inning of Chicago's opener on Thursday against Milwaukee, making him the first player to be penalized under the new rule during a regular-season game.
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The former CB, who won two Super Bowls with the Pats, cautioned Jackson against playing for Bill Belichick.