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Sports News - March Madness: UMBC, Howard to tip off 2026 men's basketball tourney - The UMBC Retrievers and Howard Bison will meet Tuesday in a First Four matchup, tipping off the 2026 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.

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Sports News -- Butler men's basketball coach Thad Matt announces retirement

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NFL -- Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay retires from NFL

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Sports News -- Road to Kentucky Derby winds through Virginia in weekend horse racing -- The Virginia Derby provides a chance for yet another Kentucky Derby prospect to join the chase for spots in the Churchill Downs starting gate.

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World Baseball Classic: Team USA defeats Dominican Republic

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NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers defeat Detroit Pistons

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Soccer -- Chelsea signs captain Reece James to six-year extension -- Chelsea signed captain Reece James to a six-year extension, keeping him under contract until 2032, the Premier League soccer team announced Friday.

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NFL -- Dallas Cowboys, cornerback Cobie Durant agree to one-year deal -- The Dallas Cowboys agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million contract with free agent cornerback Cobie Bryant, his agent, Malki Kawa, confirmed Friday.

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NFL -- Grateful Malik Willis 'piece of puzzle' for revamped Dolphins QB room -- Malik Willis is honored to be a "piece of the puzzle" of a rejuvenated Miami Dolphins roster, the quarterback said Thursday in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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U.S. News -- UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico -- Current and former mixed martial arts athletes are expected to train FBI agents and trainees this weekend at the agency's academy in Quantico, Va.

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NFL -- Tony Dungy splits with NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' -- Tony Dungy said he is disappointed that his days as analyst for NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' are over, the Hall of Fame coach wrote Thursday on X.

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NFL -- Maxx Crosby says he's back with Raiders after failed trade to Ravens -- Maxx Crosby recommitted to the Las Vegas Raiders after his trade to the Baltimore Ravens fell through, the Pro Bowl pass rusher wrote on social media.

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MLB -- Italy tops Mexico, helps USA clinch spot in World Baseball Classic QF -- Vinnie Pasquantino homered three times to lead Italy past Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. With the win, Italy also helped Team USA advance.

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Sports News -- Syracuse fires men's basketball coach Adrian Autry after three seasons -- Syracuse University fired men's basketball coach Adrian Autry after three seasons, Orange athletic director John Wildhack announced Wednesday.

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NFL -- Colts, quarterback Daniel Jones agree to 2-year deal worth up to $100M -- The Indianapolis Colts agreed to a two-year, $88 million pact with quarterback Daniel Jones, a source familiar with the deal told UPI on Wednesday.

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NFL -- Ravens agree to sign Trey Hendrickson after nixing Maxx Crosby trade -- The Baltimore Ravens agreed to a $112 million contract with defensive end Trey Hendrickson, a source familiar with the deal told UPI on Wednesday.

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NBA -- Heat's Bam Adebayo wishes Kobe Bryant experienced record 83 points -- Between hugs from his mom, girlfriend and Miami Heat team, Bam Adebayo thought of one man he wished experienced a record 83-point night: Kobe Bryant.

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NFL -- Detroit Lions, running back Isiah Pacheco agree to one-year deal -- The Detroit Lions agreed to a one-year contract with running back Isiah Pacheco, a source familiar with the agreement told UPI on Tuesday.

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Kansas City Chiefs to trade for N.Y. Jets quarterback Justin Fields

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USA edges Dominican Republic, aided by blown call, to reach WBC finale

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Incredibolt latest long shot jumping into Kentucky Derby picture

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Marlins shed sneaky perception, lean on emerging outfielder Kyle Stowers

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NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins defeat Boston Bruins in overtime

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