The Padres signed Lucas Giolito to a one-year deal with a 2027 mutual option and will have him build up at Low-A Lake Elsinore before joining the rotation. The move shored up depth while key starters recover from elbow issues.

Top draft prospects swapped pads for a youth clinic Wednesday at Hazelwood Green as Pittsburgh rolled out its new U.S. Steel Community Field ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Thomas Haugh is returning to Florida for his senior season, passing on a likely first‑round draft spot and keeping the Gators’ title core intact. The decision reshapes NIL, roster plans and early 2026‑27 title odds.

LeBron's 28-point night pushed the Lakers to a 101-94 Game 2 win over the Rockets, giving Los Angeles a 2-0 series lead as Kevin Durant's comeback sputtered.

Reports say the Falcons are open to offers for franchise‑tagged tight end Kyle Pitts as the 2026 NFL Draft opens, a move tied to Atlanta's search for draft capital. The decision would reshape the offense and the club's draft plans.

Seattle’s Sue Bird was enshrined in the FIBA Hall of Fame on Tuesday in Berlin, adding an international capstone to a career already honored with a statue and a renamed street.

J.J. Moser scored in overtime to lift the Lightning to a 3-2 win over Montreal, tying the first‑round series at one game apiece.

Cap City takes over downtown Columbus this Saturday: thousands of runners, early-morning road closures and a big finish-line party at the Columbus Commons. Here’s the quick guide for runners and neighbors.

Duke picked up Wisconsin guard John Blackwell after a campus visit and Instagram announcement, adding a near-19 ppg scorer and high-volume 3-point threat to the Blue Devils.

Game 2 at T‑Mobile Arena is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. PT; here’s where Las Vegas viewers can watch on TV, stream and listen on radio.

V.J. Edgecombe scored 30 and Tyrese Maxey had 29 as the 76ers beat the Celtics 111-97 at TD Garden, pulling the series even. Game 3 heads to Philadelphia Friday.

Hall‑of‑Famer Sylvia Fowles has joined the Portland Fire as an assistant coach and spent the team’s brief training‑camp opening working with the frontcourt. Her presence gives the expansion club instant championship‑level experience.

A pane of glass behind the Kings’ bench shattered at Ball Arena on Tuesday, briefly showering coach D.J. Smith and halting play while crews replaced the panel.