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Fourteen teams have a shot to grab the No. 1 pick in tonight's NBA draft lottery. All of them have holes to fill. Rob Mahoney sizes up what each lottery team is looking for in the draft.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Pat Williams is pretty good at being lucky, and he's got a hunch.

Offense in baseball continues to plummet -- unless your name is Miguel Cabrera -- but that isn't the only big trend worth noting from the season's first quarter, writes Tom Verducci.

Are you ready for the NFL draft ... in May? The league is ready to push its annual draft back by an additional three weeks. Good luck finding a good reason to justify it, says Peter King.

BOSTON (AP) The 50th Super Bowl will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Don Barone: A Field Of Tears

I just spent the morning talking with fourth and fifth grade boys enrolled in the "Boys on the Move" program at Alamo Elementary School near my home. It's the school my sons and I attended.

Elite grew up fishing West Point with his father, Van

Many a word has been spouted (and often with a good degree of accuracy) with regard to practice and how important it is for improvement. And, as with most old sayings, they ring true.

When he won the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship last fall on the Red River, Brandon Palaniuk relied on the same types of cover he fished on the rivers back home.

I forgot to tell you about the big crawdad dinner at Toledo Bend. I think you're supposed to call them crayfish, but in my neighborhood, we call them crawdads.

Alton Jones, Davy Hite and Jared Lintner collected bonus checks from the April 6-9 Alabama Charge

After claiming the lead March 20 in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race, Jones took a scouting trip.

Water patrol asks public to restrict boating due to safety issues

Don Corkran, who guided the grass-roots club membership of B.A.S.S. through 2008, will once again assume the job of B.A.S.S. Federation Nation director, B.A.S.S. LLC announced today.

The "NBA Countdown" crew reacts to the Spurs' Game 1 victory over the Grizzlies in the Western Conference finals.

Bill Simmons dials up Joe House to break down the NBA playoffs and, more importantly, the food options in San Antonio and Memphis. To listen to thi...

Bill Simmons dials up Joe House to break down the NBA playoffs and, more importantly, the food options in San Antonio and Memphis.

The "NBA Countdown" crew recaps all the action from the Spurs-Warriors Game 6 matchup.

J.R. Smith's whole career -- all he's done, all he's self-inflicted -- can be condensed to this moment. It's almost as if he were predestined to find himself in this exact place at this exact time.

In Part 1 of 2, Bill Simmons talks to Joe House about the NHL and NBA playoffs, then asks which playoff city is House's food favorite. In Part 2, Simm...

In Part 1 of 2, Bill Simmons talks to Joe House about the NHL and NBA playoffs, then asks which playoff city is House's food favorite.

In Part 2 of 2, Bill Simmons calls Zach Lowe to talk about the NBA playoffs and whether Golden State can pull off a win.

Grantland's Bill Simmons has finally completed his 13th annual NBA trade value rankings, a trilogy this year. Dirk Nowitzki came in at No. 12. The ...

The "NBA Countdown" crew discusses the mental mistakes made by Tom Thibodeau and the Bulls in Game 3 against the Heat.

Wolverines need new PG, other freshmen to play big roles right away

Could two four-star wings push the Buckeyes to the top of the Big Ten?

Vanderbilt is blocking one of its players from transferring to Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday.

Pittsburgh, playing its first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference, highlights the teams that will play in the championship round of this year's Legends Classic at Barclays Center.

Jim Boeheim is convinced Carmelo Anthony will continue to fall short of a championship if the New York Knicks maintain the core of their current lineup.

Former Rutgers coach Mike Rice has spent the past two weeks at John Lucas' Wellness and Aftercare Program in Houston, Lucas told ESPN.com Monday.

Guard Malik Smith has signed his tender to transfer from Florida International to Minnesota.

Memphis forward Tarik Black is transferring to Kansas and will be eligible to play immediately.

Mike Krzyzewski is in discussions to return as U.S. Olympic basketball coach through the Rio 2016 Olympics, according to SI.com.

Montana men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle has announced the signing of 6-foot-8 forward Martin Breunig, who is transferring from the University of Washington.

The college football season is 100 days away. Here are 100 numbers you need to know for the season.

The Detroit Lions are expected to create and operate a new bowl game at Ford Field starting in 2014, which would eliminate the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl after this season, sources said Tuesday.

Former Oklahoma State quarterback Wes Lunt took an unofficial visit to Illinois at the end of last week and is sincerely considering transferring there, sources familiar with his option said Monday.

Brandon Mitchell will enroll at NC State, the former Arkansas quarterback said Monday.

Wide receiver Ivan McCartney is returning to West Virginia's roster six months after leaving the team.

Conference USA has struck a deal to put a team in the Military Bowl, sources said Monday.

If Notre Dame does not qualify for a BCS bowl in 2013 and there are 70 bowl-eligible teams to fill all 35 bowls, the Fighting Irish could be left without a bowl.

Gov. Tom Corbett will learn within the next few weeks whether his federal lawsuit against the NCAA over the penalties handed down against Penn State will be allowed to continue, following a nearly two-hour hearing Monday in Harrisburg.

Alabama coach Nick Saban responded Thursday to critical comments by a former assistant coach, calling Tim Davis' words "terribly disappointing."

Virginia coach Mike London says junior running back Clifton Richardson has decided to transfer.

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NASCAR unveiled another new format for Saturday night's All-Star Race at Charlotte. But the end result was very familiar: Jimmie Johnson celebrating in Victory Lane.

Michael Annett has been medically cleared to return for Saturday's Nationwide Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway after being sidelined for eight races.

The chairman of Speedway Motorsports Inc. is so determined to get a second Sprint Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway that he may be willing to give up a date at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Short-track legend Dick Trickle wouldn't have committed suicide were he not in such severe pain, his brother told ESPN.com on Friday.

Kyle Busch showed he can still be dominant in the NASCAR Truck Series, even when facing adversity.

Kyle Busch jokingly says he wouldn't blame Kasey Kahne for intentionally wrecking him in Saturday night's Sprint All-Star race -- or any upcoming event.

A missing trailer has sparked a feud in NASCAR's Truck Series.

Speeding on pit road is now legal -- at least in qualifying for Saturday's Sprint All-Star race.

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Ace is a unique talent, capable of things Rangers wouldn't ask of ordinary starter

The Chicago Cubs activated pitcher Matt Garza from the disabled list, and he will make his season debut Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard was in the lineup for Tuesday night's game at Miami after missing two games with a sore left knee.

The San Francisco Giants put Ryan Vogelsong on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday and prepared to be without their right-hander for two months in yet another challenge for their struggling starting rotation.

Aroldis Chapman saved the Reds' win over the Mets on Monday, one day after an uncharacteristic blown save against Philadelphia. According to a Spanish-language broadcaster for the Phillies, the Reds' closer's sweet tooth may have helped to derail him.

Jerry Reinsdorf confirmed Tuesday a published report that he has recommended to his sons a family succession plan that includes selling its interest in the Chicago White Sox, but he emphasized the decision won't be up to him.

A stretch of road in front of the stadium where he began his Hall of Fame career has been renamed in honor of former Montreal Expos catcher Gary Carter.

The Indians have placed first baseman Nick Swisher on the paternity list after he and his wife welcomed their first child.

Rays manager Joe Maddon changed course Tuesday, saying he has no problem with the way shortstop Yunel Escobar celebrates home runs.

Tim Hardaway Jr., Shane Larkin, Steven Adams all significantly improved their draft stock with impressive performances at the NBA draft combine.

What would these 14 teams do if they got a top-3 pick?

Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after their first-round playoff exit.

Jim Boeheim is convinced Carmelo Anthony will continue to fall short of a championship if the New York Knicks maintain the core of their current lineup.

Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home.

Phil Jackson says the best job offer he has received recently was to coach the Brooklyn Nets.

Michael Jordan wants to "bring the buzz back" to Charlotte.

The New York Knicks are unsure whether Amar'e Stoudemire, their highest-paid player, will return to a starting role next season.

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said he was "hopeful" and "optimistic" that Dwight Howard will be back with the Lakers next season and beyond.

Frank Vogel said Monday that he has great respect for LeBron James and the Miami Heat, but as for James' perception that the Indiana Pacers coach considers Miami "just another team," he said the Heat superstar is mistaken.

Rick Reilly submits his ballot for the top 20 coaches in NFL history. He lets you see whom he voted for and whom he didn't.

Most modern coaches have long way to go to catch the greats

The San Francisco Bay Area was awarded hosting rights to Super Bowl L in 2016, while Houston will host Super Bowl LI in 2017, commissioner Roger Goodell announced at the NFL's spring owners meetings in Boston on Tuesday.

Tony Romo underwent a minor surgical procedure on his back last month to remove a cyst that will keep him out of organized team activities that begin Tuesday and run for the next three weeks.

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson, arrested last Friday for drug and weapon possession, will plead not guilty to all charges Wednesday morning at his arraignment in Morris County, N.J., his attorney said Tuesday.

One day after New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent a fourth surgery on his left forearm, team owner Robert Kraft said he has received positive reports from doctors.

The quiet offseason that has surrounded Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is no accident.

Rahim Moore wants so badly to forget it all. No one seems willing to let that happen.

San Diego Chargers rookie wide receiver Keenan Allen apologized Monday for posting a photo of himself online wearing an Oakland Raiders cap, saying he didn't think it would cause the stir that it did.

Cast off by New England, Brandon Deaderick and Kyle Love are trying to catch on in Jacksonville.

Bruins-Rangers Preview

Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the second rou

New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist suffered a left shoulder injury late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday, but he plans on battling through it.

Patrick Roy and Joe Sakic formed a productive partnership on the ice during their playing days, leading the Colorado Avalanche to two Stanley Cup titles.

The Nashville Predators have hired Phil Housley as an assistant coach to fill the spot left open by the firing of associate coach Peter Horachek after nine seasons with the franchise.

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin has undergone successful reconstructive surgery on a ligament in his right knee.

Winning makes everything easier, particularly selling tickets.

Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that cut their series deficit to 2-1 on Sunday night.

Johnny Boychuk broke a tie midway through the second period, and the Boston Bruins scored two goals in the third to beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Los Angeles Kings left wing Kyle Clifford practiced for the second day in a row Monday and will be back in the lineup for Tuesday's Game 4 against the San Jose Sharks.

The ESPN Outdoors Duck Trek fittingly ends in Louisiana

Winter requires measured pace for artificials

ESPN.com to retire Outdoor section on Jan. 1

Outdoors headlines from across the country

Trip out with Meachum brings back memories of last year

RMEF pledges $600K to restore elk in Missouri, Virginia

Winter tides present opportunities and hazards

2010 Weatherby Deer Camp

2010 Duck Trek presented by Remington: Flyway Podcasts

KVD's deer career gets boost by introducing sons to camp

Matt Glantz and Allen Bari share their best picks and fantasy strategy for the upcoming World Series of Poker.

The main event at the EPT Grand Final struggled in attendance, but the final table made poker enthusiasts around the world forget about the 20 percent year-over-year decline in participation. A star-studded final few tables ultimately resulted in a battle between eight faces of the game: Daniel Negreanu, Jason Mercier, Steve O'Dwyer, Johnny Lodden, Jake Cody, Noah Schwartz, Grant Levy and Andrew Pantling. Each had his eye on the $1.6 million top prize, and it seemed fitting that the man who has dominated...

The Nuts is a monthly feature that takes a look at the best poker players in the world. This feature aims to produce a list of the best players at the moment. Our panel of 10 is composed of ESPN.com's poker contributors (Bernard Lee and myself), ESPNDeportes.com poker editor Nahuel Ponce, Bluff magazine editor-in-chief Lance Bradley, senior writer Tim Fiorvanti and information manager Kevin Mathers, WSOP.com managing editor Jessica Welman, PokerNews editor-in-chief Donnie Peters, World Poker Tour's...

Manchester City and the New York Yankees have teamed up to create a club that will become the 20th member of the MLS.

Manchester United officials felt that appointing Jose Mourinho as replacement for Alex Ferguson had the potential for too much instability at the club, ESPN understands.

Barcelona vice-president Carles Vilarrubi has bid good riddance to Jose Mourinho after his three years at Real Madrid brought many controversial clashes with the Catalan club.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard offered a glowing endorsement of Jose Mourinho ahead of his anticipated return to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Transfer news

Olivier Giroud claimed Arsenal "never panicked" in their bid to clinch a Champions League qualifying spot this season.

Transfer news

Transfer news

Brighton & Hove Albion have issued a formal apology to Crystal Palace after an "unsavoury incident" occurred in the visitors' dressing room prior to the Seagulls' defeat in the Championship play-off semi-final second leg.

Frank de Boer has ended speculation about his future by penning a new four-year contract with Eredivisie champions Ajax.

Golf's governing bodies on Tuesday announced that anchoring the club in making a stroke will be banned, effective Jan. 1, 2016.

Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after their first-round playoff exit.

The San Francisco Bay Area was awarded hosting rights to Super Bowl L in 2016, while Houston will host Super Bowl LI in 2017, commissioner Roger Goodell announced at the NFL's spring owners meetings in Boston on Tuesday.

Jim Boeheim is convinced Carmelo Anthony will continue to fall short of a championship if the New York Knicks maintain the core of their current lineup.

Phil Jackson says the best job offer he has received recently was to coach the Brooklyn Nets.

Golf's governing bodies on Tuesday announced that anchoring the club in making a stroke will be banned, effective Jan. 1, 2016.

Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home.

Tony Romo underwent a minor surgical procedure on his back last month to remove a cyst that will keep him out of organized team activities that begin Tuesday and run for the next three weeks.

Andy Murray withdrew from the French Open on Tuesday because of a chronic back injury and will now focus on preparing for the start of the grass-court season next month.

Rahim Moore wants so badly to forget it all. No one seems willing to let that happen.

Pittsburgh, playing its first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference, highlights the teams that will play in the championship round of this year's Legends Classic at Barclays Center.

Vanderbilt is blocking one of its players from transferring to Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday.

Jim Boeheim is convinced Carmelo Anthony will continue to fall short of a championship if the New York Knicks maintain the core of their current lineup.

The Detroit Lions are expected to create and operate a new bowl game at Ford Field starting in 2014, which would eliminate the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl after this season, sources said Tuesday.

Skylar Diggins received a new Mercedes from Jay-Z's company.

Wide receiver Ivan McCartney is returning to West Virginia's roster six months after leaving the team.

National champions Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Bria Hartley headline the U.S. women's basketball team that will compete in July at the World University Games.

Memphis forward Tarik Black is transferring to Kansas and will be eligible to play immediately.

New Ohio State women's basketball head coach Kevin McGuff has announced the hiring of Patrick Klein and Joy Cheek as assistant coaches.

Montana men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle has announced the signing of 6-foot-8 forward Martin Breunig, who is transferring from the University of Washington.

Thomas Sumter Academy's Shane Bishop has been a standout in both baseball and football, helping win numerous region championships as well as a football state title for the school, but his passion has

By JENNA FRYER

The field for the 32-player Palmetto Pro Open main draw will be filled today by eight qualifiers, but just for a short time.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bump Day at Indianapolis followed the script.

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Sang-Moon Bae watched anxiously after hitting his tee shot at the par-3 17th hole Sunday in the Byron Nelson Championship.

ATLANTA (AP) — Ramiro Pena got a fierce wakeup call with the bases loaded and the scored tied in the eighth inning.

Daishaun Randolph remembers a time he could barely jump, let alone compete at a high level for the Sumter High School boys track and field team.

Lakewood High School junior Otis Jones endured his most frustrating year of track and field in 2012 after battling an Achilles injury for most of the season.

All but three of the matches scheduled for the first day of qualifying for the Palmetto Pro Open at Palmetto Tennis Center were completed in spite of the rain that began to fall early in the afternoon

Devontaye Edwards qualified for the 4A state track and field meet in the shot put for the first time last season.

Cobras go 4-0 in Southeast Region en route to winning championship.

Cobras remain lone unbeaten in NCAA Southeast Regional.

Lady Wolverines top Dixie in decisive game three, 8-5.

Cobras take on Armstrong in first game Thursday morning.

Do or Die scenarios for two Pee Dee teams in their quest for state championships.

Christian Academy star helps the Saints win three titles in his career there.

Hall of Fame coach retires after eight years on the bench for the Braves.

Latta baseball, East Clarendon softball both lead respective series 1-0.

A Carolina Forest High alum that was drafted by the MinnesotaTwins in 2012 has been charged with burglary.

While the drivers and NASCAR teams get ready for the Southern 500, racing fans are out tailgating before Saturday night's race in some pretty interesting ways.