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Jorge Castillo, a seasoned ESPN baseball reporter, covered the Washington Wizards and Nationals before transitioning to the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB. The Tampa Bay Rays faced a unique challenge of transforming the New York Yankees' Steinbrenner Field into their home stadium for the 2025 season due to damage from Hurricane Milton. The extensive makeover involved rebranding the entire property, including the clubhouse and team stores, to create a familiar environment for the Rays players...

The Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA tournament has begun, with all four No. 1 seeds advancing. Defending champion South Carolina and UCLA will play for a spot in the Elite Eight, while LSU defeated NC State with standout performances from Mikaylah Williams and Aneesah Morrow. South Carolina also secured a win against Maryland, with MiLaysia Fulwiley leading the Gamecocks to victory with 23 points. Next up, South Carolina will face Duke in what is...

Flat action returns to Doncaster on Saturday with the Lincoln meeting featuring Mr Professor aiming to retain his crown, Thunder Run looking to show his potential, and Midnight Gun seeking a strong start to the season. In the Doncaster Mile, Dancing Gemini, Liberty Lane, and Botanical are set to compete, with Botanical undergoing wind surgery. The Cammidge Trophy Stakes will see James's Delight and Iberian kick off their campaigns, while the Tancred Stakes at Rosehill...

ESPN staff is covering the final 11 games of March Madness, including four Sweet 16 matchups. No. 1 seeds Duke and Florida are already in the Elite Eight, with Auburn and Houston looking to join them. Tennessee faces Kentucky in a high-seeded matchup, while Michigan State takes on Ole Miss in Atlanta and Indianapolis. Follow live updates from on-site reporters as the action unfolds. Full Article

Your support helps The Independent to report on critical issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, ensuring unbiased coverage and access to quality journalism for all Americans. Brighton and Hove Albion's Jan Paul van Hecke's leadership and resilience have been instrumental in the team's response to adversity, including bouncing back from a 7-0 defeat to strive for their first-ever major trophy through the FA Cup. Van Hecke's strategic signing and the club's progressive...

After taking an 11-month backpacking trip around the world, former college gymnast Helen Hu unexpectedly returned to the sport and joined the Missouri Tigers for the 2025 season. Despite initially planning to move on from gymnastics due to back pain, Hu rediscovered her love for the sport during a training session with her former teammates. Head coach Shannon Welker offered her a spot on the team, and with the support of her friends and teammates,...