Amir Khan and McNeese have already won March Madness

This is For The Win’s daily newsletter, The Morning Win. Did a friend recommend or forward this to you? If so, subscribe here. Have feedback? Leave your questions, comments and concerns through this brief reader survey! Now, here’s Mike Sykes. Good morning, Winners. I woke up this morning feeling so dumb. I did a silly thing yesterday that … Read more

Breaking down Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s contract

Per OTC, the base value of the Seahawks’ one-year deal with WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling is $4M. It’s a $1.5M signing bonus, $2.245M base salary, up to $255K in per-game bonuses. Cap number should be $3.955M. The initial reports were “up to $5.5M,” implying $1.5M in incentives. — Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) March 20, 2025 The Seattle … Read more

Chase Jackson takes shot put bronze to open World Indoor Track and Field Championships

American Chase Jackson took shot put bronze on the first day of the World Indoor Track and Field Championships, giving her a medal in the last five World Championships indoors and outdoors. Jackson threw 20.06 meters, finishing behind repeat champion Sarah Mitton of Canada (20.48) and Dutchwoman Jessica Schilder (20.07) in Nanjing, China, on Friday. … Read more

Warriors jersey history – No. 8

The Golden State Warriors have had over 600 players don the more than 60 jersey numbers used by their players over the more than 75 years of existence the team has enjoyed in its rich and storied history. Founded in 1946 during the Basketball Association of America (BAA — a precursor league of the NBA) era, the … Read more

Marquez Valdes-Scantiling: I can’t recreate Seahawks past, have to be best version of myself

The Seahawks have overhauled their offense this offseason. Longtime star wideouts Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf are no longer with the team and Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling have signed with the club to join Jaxson Smith-Njigba in the group. They’ll be playing with a new quarterback in Sam Darnold and for a new offensive … Read more

Ban on use of saliva to shine cricket balls lifted

Bowlers will be allowed to use saliva to shine the cricket ball in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), reversing the ban imposed during the Covid pandemic five years ago, reports say. Indian cricket’s governing body’s decision came after a majority of the tournament’s franchise captains supported the move during a meeting on Thursday, ESPNcricinfo … Read more

Dalton Knecht by the numbers in Lakers’ start against Milwaukee

Milwaukee (39-30) defeated Los Angeles (43-26), 118-89, Thursday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht started and played 31 minutes for the Lakers. He totaled 17 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal. Knecht converted 5-of-14 field goal attempts, 3-of-6 three-point attempts and 4-of-5 free throw attempts. Bronny … Read more