insert_link MLB Astros’ Tatsuya Imai Throws Scoreless Inning, Hit by Comebacker in Spring Training Debut Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai threw a 10-pitch scoreless inning and was struck by a comebacker in his spring training debut for the Houston Astros on Thursday against the New York Mets. Imai allowed a leadoff single to Marcus Semien, whose sharp hit ricocheted off the pitcher's lower right leg and went into foul territory. Imai was checked by an athletic trainer and stayed in the game. "That was not what […] todayFebruary 26, 2026
insert_link MLB Padres Reliever Yuki Matsui Ruled Out of WBC for Japan Due to Groin Strain Padres reliever Yuki Matsui’s will not pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic and the left-hander's status for San Diego's season opener in a month also is unclear because of a left groin strain. Matsui was still throwing off flat ground Thursday, a week after cutting short a batting practice session because of the groin. "Right now, I’m just continuing the throwing progression, getting intensities and distances of (playing) […] todayFebruary 26, 2026
insert_link Sports Headlines NFL Combine Survey: 42 Prospects Pick Which Player Was the Best They Faced in College INDIANAPOLIS — Who is the best player in the 2026 NFL Draft? Well, there's one way to find that answer: ask the prospects who was the best player they faced in college. I did just that in the latest version of my NFL Combine Survey, asking 42 prospects who were invited to the combine who was the best player they went up against in their college days. It's a fun […] todayFebruary 26, 2026
insert_link College Football NCAA Oversight Committee Proposes Budget, Roster Penalties For Portal Violations The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules. The committee on Wednesday proposed the legislation to penalize schools who add players who did not make public their interest in transferring during the January transfer portal window. The proposed legislation would become effective immediately if approved at the Division I cabinet meeting in […] todayFebruary 26, 2026
insert_link College Football NFL Combine: What’s It Like Facing Fernando Mendoza? Indiana Defenders Dish INDIANAPOLIS — Fernando Mendoza will face a gauntlet from opposing NFL defenses this upcoming season, as all rookie quarterbacks do. Defensive coordinators will throw the kitchen sink at the expected No. 1 overall pick. Defenders will try to bait him in the back end and make his time in the pocket a living hell up front. While we don’t yet know how the Heisman Trophy winner will respond, some defenders […] todayFebruary 26, 2026
insert_link NFL Big Picture: Anthony Richardson’s Agents Say QB’s Next Stop Will Be ‘Box Office’ INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts have granted Anthony Richardson, the fourth overall pick in 2023, the opportunity to begin trade discussions, according to his agents Deiric Jackson and Chris Rogers at Legacy Sports Advisors. The agents spoke with general manager Chris Ballard at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Thursday, and the two parties agreed that a trade would be best for the 23-year-old quarterback. Now, they'll take calls. "Just looking […] todayFebruary 26, 2026
insert_link College Basketball Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Southland You know all about the Power 5 conferences in college basketball. You hear about those more than any other, and those groups often dominate the March Madness conversation. There are 26 other conferences out there, however, and our goal is to get you up to speed on the teams, players and fights in the standings to know before the conference tournaments, Selection Sunday and the official start of March Madness. […] todayFebruary 26, 2026
insert_link MLB Venezuela’s Best World Baseball Classic Lineup: Star Power From Top To Bottom Venezuela can defeat anyone — and they’re still considered the fourth favorite to win the World Baseball Classic title this year. In the 2023 WBC, Venezuela and Japan were the only two teams to go 4-0 in the group stage. Venezuela looked poised to advance to the semifinals for the first time since 2009, carrying a lead into the eighth inning of their quarterfinal against the United States. WBC Rosters: […] todayFebruary 26, 2026
insert_link NASCAR Everything to Know for the 2026 INDYCAR Season St. Petersburg, Fla. — It’s OK if INDYCAR hasn’t been front of mind for you since the 2025 season ended in August. That’s why we’re here: To get you up to speed as the 2026 season goes green this weekend on the streets of St. Petersburg (Sunday, noon ET on FOX). Here’s a primer with everything to know for the 2026 season: How many races? The schedule announced last fall […] todayFebruary 26, 2026 2