Fred VanVleet says technical foul called by Ben Taylor “changed the whole flow of the game” in loss, concedes he’ll “take my fine” for speaking out.
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Loud and proud: Cuba superfan in Taiwan is the WBC’s early breakout star
Pablo Avila has been to every World Baseball Classic in support of his native Cuba, blowing his now-familiar horn and making friends around the globe.
Mookie Betts seeing time at second base this spring for Dodgers, Team USA
The six-time Gold Glove outfielder may need to spend more time in the infield this season, a move he says will get him “back to my roots.”
LABR NL recap: Influx of new talent adds upside, uncertainty
Jordan Walker, Corbin Carroll are wild cards as fantasy industry experts get back to live drafting in the NL-only format. Juan Soto tops all at $43.
Donovan Mitchell admits trying to ice Celtics’ Grant Williams before crucial missed free throws
Tied with 0.8 left, the Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell’s trash talk spurred Grant Williams to insist he’d “make both.” He missed and Celtics lost in OT.
What are MLB’s new rules for 2023 season? Understanding the shift ban, pitch clock and more
From banning the shift to pitch clocks to larger bases, MLB has a number of new rules this season. Here’s what they’re hoping to accomplish.
College basketball coaching legend Terry Holland dies at 80
Terry Holland led the Cavaliers to 326 wins and two Final Four appearances in 16 seasons at Virginia.
Jurgen Klinsmann, former German soccer star, U.S. coach takes job with South Korea
Jurgen Klinsmann, 58, coached the USMNT in the 2014 World Cup and could face former squad in 2026 after accepting South Korea duties.
Your ultimate guide to fantasy baseball player rankings 2023: Top prospects at every position
The time for your fantasy baseball draft is almost here. Prepare to dominate the league with USA TODAY’s 2023 fantasy baseball player rankings.
Retired star J.J. Watt laughs off NFL staffer’s request for random drug testing
Although he called it a career after finishing his 12th NFL season, J.J. Watt took a recent request to set up a drug testing appointment in stride.