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Deion downplays transfer exodus from Colorado Colorado coach Deion Sanders is downplaying the departure of 14 players from the football team.

Cavinder twins returning to Miami for final season Haley and Hanna Cavinder are returning to Miami for their fifth and final season of collegiate eligibility, they announced on social media this week.

NBA selects just second woman to be playoff ref Ashley Moyer-Gleich will become the first woman to referee an NBA playoff game since Violet Palmer worked nine playoff games between 2006 and 2012.

Sources: Butler expected to miss several weeks Heat star Jimmy Butler is expected to be sidelined for several weeks with a right MCL injury suffered against the 76ers, sources told ESPN.

Reports: Ex-LSU star Van Lith heading to TCU Hailey Van Lith will transfer to TCU for the 2024-25 season after playing one season for LSU, according to multiple reports.

Red Sox’s Devers to undergo MRI; O’Neill hits IL Red Sox sluggers Rafael Devers and Tyler O’Neill, who collided with each other Monday, are out of the lineup with injuries Thursday.

Pats open to trading No. 3 pick but like QBs, too Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf said Thursday that the team is “open for business” to trade the No. 3 pick in next week’s 2024 NFL draft but would be comfortable staying put and selecting a quarterback.

Geno: 1-and-done rule could ruin women’s hoops A potential one-and-done rule in women’s college basketball could “ruin the game,” according to Geno Auriemma.

Virginia law allows schools to pay athletes for NIL Schools in Virginia will be able to directly pay athletes via name, image and likeness deals thanks to a state law signed Thursday morning.

Weekend preview April 18-21 Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight what they’re looking forward to watching.

How Olivia Moultrie paved the way for NWSL’s youth movement Olivia Moultrie is only in the NWSL because she sued for her right to play. Now, she’s making her case to represent the USWNT at the Olympics.

LaLiga players, coaches on stopping Jude Bellingham: ‘You have almost no chance’ What do other players think of him? What are his strengths and weaknesses? Jude Bellingham’s rivals lift the lid on Real Madrid’s new icon.

PFL expert picks: Loughnane prop, Gracie among top picks to consider As the 2024 PFL regular season continues, who has the edge at welterweight and featherweight?

Sources: Anderson done as NFL officiating chief NFL officiating chief Walt Anderson is stepping aside and is expected to take a new role amid a larger reorganization of the league’s officiating department, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Who will win NCAA gymnastics championships? The 2024 NCAA gymnastics championships begin Thursday — and it should be a whirlwind competition. Can anyone topple No.1-ranked Oklahoma? Will Haleigh Bryant win the all-around? Our experts make predictions.

Shohei Ohtani joins long list of scammed athletes and celebrities Mizuhara’s alleged theft of at least $16M was shocking, but many celebrities have been fleeced in similar ways.

How interpreter Ippei Mizuhara became players’ lifeline Americans who played in Japan try to square the kind man they knew with the man accused of stealing millions.

Why the Nuggets are still a matchup nightmare for the Lakers The Lakers beat New Orleans in Tuesday’s play-in to earn the No. 7 seed in the West. Their prize? Another date with defending champion Denver.

Ranking the top 50 players in the Stanley Cup playoffs Where do Matthews, MacKinnon, McDavid and Panarin rank? What about the top goalies? Here’s what our voters think.

Playoff watch: Key games to watch on the final day The playoffs are set to begin Saturday, but not all eight matchups are locked in.