4 questions as the New York Yankees begin spring training

TAMPA, Florida — Back atop his perch, Yankees manager Aaron Boone addressed the media. On Tuesday afternoon, the in-dugout shot-caller of the game’s most notorious franchise conducted something of a welcome-back media conference. Speaking poetically about the optimism that blankets all corners of the baseball world at this time of year, Boone fielded an assortment … Read more

Longtime pitcher Clayton Kershaw nearing deal to return to Dodgers, shows up to spring training

Clayton Kershaw isn’t going anywhere. The Los Angeles Dodgers are apparently close to signing a new deal with the longtime pitcher, who was spotted at the team’s spring training facility on Tuesday morning, according to multiple reports. That shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, considering that Kershaw has said that he wants to be … Read more

Jets reportedly told Aaron Rodgers he couldn’t appear on ‘McAfee’ anymore, had to attend all practices before split

The New York Jets apparently had several stipulations for Aaron Rodgers if they were going to move forward together into 2025. While it doesn’t matter much now, considering the two sides have already parted ways, it seems that new head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey were trying to rein in the outspoken … Read more

Real Madrid stuns Manchester City in the new ‘European Clásico,’ and brings the 2025 Champions League to life

Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, right, scores his sides third goal during the Champions League playoff first leg soccer match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson) They were the joint preseason favorites, the two richest clubs in soccer, and in prior years, … Read more

Why Indiana basketball is still a coveted job despite decades of mediocrity

When he left Marquette in 2008 to become the next head coach of an Indiana basketball program saddled with a depleted roster and crippling NCAA sanctions, Tom Crean required only two words to justify his decision. “It’s Indiana.” To Crean, Indiana was “the absolute pinnacle of all of college basketball,” a program with “incredible tradition.” … Read more

Jalen Hurts looks Tom Brady-like, P4 conferences to police NIL & Texas Tech a new transfer portal power? | College Football Enquirer

On today’s episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde take a look back at how Jalen Hurts experiences at Alabama and Oklahoma propelled him to victory in Super Bowl LIX. After being benched in the 2018 National Championship for Tua Tagovailoa, few would have expected him to be named … Read more

It’s official: The Luka Dončić trade could not have gone worse for the Mavs in the first week

LeBron James texted Luka Dončić on the morning of his newest teammate’s Los Angeles Lakers debut, asking if he wanted the honor of being introduced last among starters for a game against the Utah Jazz. “Today,” Dončić responded, “if you can let me have this one.” And with four words from Lakers announcer Lawrence Tanter … Read more

2025 Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Preview: Closers may get the glory, but don’t ignore non-closing relievers

Fantasy baseball’s founders gave us an excellent game full of delights. Unfortunately, the founders were dealing with a limited menu of box-score statistics back in 1980, so they also passed down the terrible burden of saves. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for the 2025 MLB season] In all likelihood, fantasy baseball will … Read more