San Francisco, CA

Cleveland, OH

Mobley had 29 points (9-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and a block across 40 minutes in Friday's win over Motor City. Mobley stepped his game up when the Charge needed him the most, leading the team in scoring as Cleveland secured a playoff spot. Mobley certainly contributed to that outcome, as he ended the regular season averaging 21.0 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game across 22 appearances.

Cavaliers' Isaiah Mobley: Scores 29 in regular-season finale

Okoro won't return to Sunday's game against Houston due to left knee soreness, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Okoro started Sunday's matchup and tallied four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT) and a rebound in nine minutes prior to departing in the first half. It's unclear whether his knee issue will prevent him from playing Tuesday in Atlanta.

Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro: Won't return Sunday

Minneapolis, MN

Garza posted 47 points (19-26 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 15 rebounds and two steals in 40 minutes during Saturday's 133-121 loss to Lakeland. Garza led all players in Saturday's game in scoring and rebounds while finishing three points shy of the 50-point mark in a double-double performance. Garza averaged 31.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.3 blocks in six G League contests this season.

Timberwolves' Luka Garza: Nears 50 points in double-double

Diakite sat out the G League's Cleveland Charge's game Saturday versus the Motor City Cruise due to a team-imposed suspension. It's unclear why Diakite was withheld from the Charge's final game of the regular season or whether he'll appear for the opening round of the G League playoffs. Diakite is one of the Cavaliers' two two-way players.

Cavaliers' Mamadi Diakite: Out due to suspension

Texas State

Waco, TX

Salon

Thousands turned out in droves to see former President Donald Trump kick off his 2024 campaign in Waco, Texas on Saturday but some of his supporters did not stay very long. The Waco Tribune's Mike Copeland spoke with a number of attendees, many of whom had traveled from other parts of Texas or had arrived at Waco Regional Airport, the site of the rally, very early in the morning.

"The crowd began to thin": Trump Waco rally crowd started filing out after just "30 minutes"

Kansas City, MO

Staumont was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday. Staumont is a surprising omission from the Opening Day roster. He pitched to a 1.13 ERA and 10:5 K:BB across eight innings during Cactus League play, though the walk issues are a carryover from 2022. Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports manager Matt Quatraro told Staumont that he needs to work on getting ahead in counts. It's expected he'll be with the big club again at some point in the season, though the Royals boast bullpen depth that has been lacking in recent years.

Royals' Josh Staumont: Misses Opening Day roster

Baltimore, MD

Larry Brown Sports

Lamar Jackson’s contract standoff with the Baltimore Ravens shows no signs of ending, and Richard Sherman thinks the root cause goes back to two quarterbacks. Sherman said this week on “The Richard Sherman Podcast” that the contracts accepted by Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes and Buffalo’s Josh Allen hurt Jackson by accepting more team-friendly contracts with...
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Richard Sherman blames 2 QBs for Lamar Jackson situation

Saint Louis, MO

Thomas (illness) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Anaheim. Look for Thomas to return to a featured role following his one-game absence, centering the top line and No. 1 power-play unit against the Ducks. The 23-year-old pivot has racked up 16 goals and 60 points through 67 contests this campaign.

Blues' Robert Thomas: Back at it

Tampa, FL

Saint Petersburg, FL

The Rays optioned Chirinos to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Chirinos will open the season in the minors after losing out to Josh Fleming in the competition for the No. 5 spot in the Rays' rotation. After missing most of the past two seasons while recovering from August 2020 Tommy John surgery, Chirinos reported to camp without any limitations but wasn't able to solidify a rotation spot after logging a 6.57 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB across 12.1 Grapefruit League innings.

Rays' Yonny Chirinos: Headed to Triple-A

Las Vegas, NV

David Benavidez and Caleb Plant will finally resolve their bad blood Saturday in a 12-round boxing main event between the star super middleweights. The WBC interim belt will be at stake in the headlining fight, which anchors the Showtime pay-per-view main Benavidez vs. Plant fight card (9 p.m. ET) from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Benavidez and Plant have been fierce rivals for years, and have come to blows during numerous public encounters. They were separated by handlers three times during a Tuesday news conference that nearly turned into a riot. The winner Saturday will get the interim title and the upper hand for higher-profile fights in the near future.

David Benavidez vs. Caleb Plant prediction, odds, time: Boxing expert on 37-10 roll reveals March 25 picks

New York City, NY

Lafreniere had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over Florida. Lafreniere took a cross-ice pass from defender Jacob Trouba and fooled Radko Gudas forehand-backhand before beating Sergei Bobrovsky late in the second. He had gone eight games without any points, dating back to March 9 in Montreal. And it was Lafreniere's first assist since Feb. 11, a span of 20 games. He has 15 goals and 19 assists in 72 games, which is a slight bump from last season's 31 points, including 19 goals. Lafreniere's growth has been slow, but don't give up on him in dynasty formats.

Rangers' Alexis Lafreniere: Snaps major droughts

Seattle, WA

Ray allowed a run over five innings in Saturday's Cactus League start against the Diamondbacks. Ray allowed just two hits in the outing, and he struck out five with one walk. The left-hander was sensational in his time this spring with a 1.06 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 26:6 K:BB ratio. The 2021 Cy Young winner is slotted to pitch behind Luis Castillo in the Seattle rotation, and he could be in for a strong 2023 campaign based on his results this spring.

Mariners' Robbie Ray: Ends Cactus League strong

Crawford is out of the lineup Friday after fouling a ball off his foot, SShannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. Crawford was scheduled to hit at the top of the otrder and play shortstop, but the infielder was scratched as a precaution. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day, but at this point there's little reason to think he won't be ready to go for the regular season.

Mariners' J.P. Crawford: Out after fouling ball off foot

Lindgren (upper body) is day-to-day and won't play Saturday versus Florida, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. Lindgren also sat out Thursday's 2-1 win over Carolina following his return to the lineup Tuesday from an 11-game absence. He has produced 18 points, 70 shots on goal, 88 blocks and 64 hits in 58 contests this campaign. Ben Harpur is slated to play Saturday.

Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Unavailable against Panthers

Houston, TX

Buttrey was informed that he did not make the Astros' Opening Day roster Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Buttrey was with the team in camp on a minor-league deal, and he surrendered five earned runs across nine innings of work. He'll likely begin the season with Triple-A Sugar Land and could serve as depth out of Houston's bullpen at some point during the regular season.

Astros' Ty Buttrey: Doesn't make team

Taylor was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday. Taylor, Josh Staumont and Richard Lovelady all fell short of making the Royals' Opening Day bullpen. After dealing with a back injury for all of 2022, Taylor will be focused on building up arm strength with Omaha to start the year, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Royals' Josh Taylor: Among roster cuts

Cabrera was optioned to Triple-A Memphis by the Cardinals on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. Cabrera has pitched well this spring with a 2.57 ERA over seven innings of work with seven strikeouts, but the southpaw won't be a part of the Opening Day bullpen to begin 2023. The 26-year-old will all but assuredly see time with the Cardinals before the end of the year, but it will likely be as a low-leverage option.

Cardinals' Genesis Cabrera: Will begin year in Triple-A

Atlanta, GA

Trae Young was ejected during Saturday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers due to an incident that took place in the third quarter. With the game tied at 84 apiece, Young grew frustrated with the way the game was being called. He bounced the ball in frustration before chucking it at the official, drawing an immediate technical foul and ejection for the outburst.

Hawks' Trae Young ejected for throwing ball at official, is now one technical foul away from suspension

Towns (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors. Towns played well in his return Wednesday against the Hawks, providing 22 points, four boards, three assists and two steals in 26 minutes. However, he's sore and may sit out Sunday. If that's the case, more minutes would be available for Taurean Prince, Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels.

Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns: Questionable Sunday

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Warriors' Klay Thompson hits 12 3-pointers in 42-point effort vs. OKC, but a zero in his box score stands out

Over the years, the Golden State Warriors have been more dependent on Stephen Curry than the whole \"Strength in Numbers\" mantra would suggest. Even during the...

Over the years, the Golden State Warriors have been more dependent on Stephen Curry than the whole "Strength in Numbers" mantra would suggest. Even during the...

Warriors' Klay Thompson hits 12 3-pointers in 42-point effort vs. OKC, but a zero in his box score stands out

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