A 149-128 loss in Cleveland exposed the Heat's once-stout defense and dropped Miami into the play-in mix. The club needs answers before Sunday in Indianapolis.

Coach Anthony Becht says he's "super fired up" as the Orlando Storm prepare for their home opener Sunday at Inter&Co Stadium; ESPN will air the primetime match and DJ Khaled will perform at halftime.

Ashlon Jackson banked in a buzzer-beating 3 to lift Duke to an 87-85 Sweet 16 win over LSU in Sacramento, sending the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight.

Three major home games — Battlehawks, Cardinals and Blues — converge in downtown St. Louis on Saturday, bringing big crowds and extra security.

UCLA pulled away in the second half at Golden 1 Center, beating Minnesota 80-56. Kiki Rice led the Bruins as UCLA advanced to the Elite Eight.

Baltimore is finalizing a five‑year, $68M extension with Shane Baz, the high‑upside right‑hander they acquired from Tampa Bay this winter. The pact buys out arbitration years and pushes Baz into early free‑agent control.

Denver shut out Cornell 5-0 at Blue Arena in Loveland; Johnny Hicks posted a shutout and the Pioneers will face Western Michigan for a Frozen Four berth.

Nico Hoerner reportedly agreed to a six-year, $141M extension with the Cubs, pending a physical. The move locks the 28-year-old into Chicago’s core.

Tennessee outmuscled Iowa State 76-62 at the United Center, using rebounding and interior defense to reach the Elite Eight. The Vols' frontcourt logged two double-doubles.

Augusta National just posted first photos of its new Player Services Building, revealing a 100-locker main room, recovery tubs and a Magnolia Dining Room for players and families.

A World Cup tune-up arrives in Landover as France and Colombia meet this Sunday at Northwest Stadium. Gates open 1 p.m., kickoff 3 p.m.; plan transit and arrival times.

Jason Heyward is retiring after 16 MLB seasons, leaving as a five‑time Gold Glove winner and 2016 World Series champion. His career began with a homer in his first at‑bat.

Inter Miami has dedicated the east stand at Nu Stadium to Lionel Messi, creating the "Leo Messi Stand" in key sections of the new venue ahead of the home opener.