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With lockout possible, MLBPA war chest at $415M
MLB players have accumulated $415 million in U.S. Treasury securities, cash and other investments as they prepare for the possibility of an extended lockout when the CBA expires on Dec. 1.[read more]

📉 2026 Pain Index: Where does Duke's loss rank?
Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.[read more]

Hurley: I thought ref was looking to 'chest-bump'
UConn coach Dan Hurley downplayed his bizarre interaction with an official at the end of Sunday's NCAA tournament victory against Duke, saying he thought the referee was looking to "chest-bump me to celebrate."[read more]

NFL owners OK two significant replay changes
NFL owners approved a contingency plan Tuesday to centralize officiating in the event of a work stoppage as negotiations continue on a CBA with the NFL Referees Association.[read more]

Italy miss out on 3rd straight WC in shootout loss
Italy has missed out on a third-consecutive World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout on Tuesday in Zenica.[read more]

Rooney: Rodgers to make decision before draft
Steelers owner and team president Art Rooney II said Tuesday he anticipates a decision from four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers about his future by next month's NFL draft.[read more]

Goodell backs Rooney Rule amid litigation threat
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he believes the Rooney Rule is "consistent" with hiring laws after recently being threatened by Florida's attorney general with potential civil litigation if the rule was not eliminated.[read more]

Portugal outclasses U.S. amid Pulisic goal drought
The United States dropped its second match in a row Tuesday, losing to Portugal in a friendly at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to conclude its March international window.[read more]

Tiger stepping away from golf to seek treatment
In a statement four days after his arrest in Florida, Tiger Woods said Tuesday he's "committed to taking the time needed to return to a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally."[read more]

What we heard at the 2026 annual league meeting: Last-minute buzz from more than 25 NFL teams
Annual NFL owners meeting wrapped up Tuesday, and 30 of our reporters shared all the buzz from Phoenix.[read more]