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Brazil has dismissed head coach Dorival Júnior after a 4-1 loss to Argentina, marking Brazil's heaviest defeat in World Cup qualifying. The CBF thanked Dorival for his service but decided to find a replacement following a meeting with the coach, as Brazil's World Cup qualification remains uncertain. Potential replacements include Jorge Jesus and Carlo Ancelotti, with Brazil currently in fourth place in the South American standings. Full Article

In a Sweet 16 matchup, Houston's Milos Uzan's last-second layup off a clever inbound play secured a 62-60 victory over Purdue, advancing the Cougars to the Elite Eight. The win, propelled by Uzan's 22 points, marked a significant moment for Houston coach Kelvin Sampson and set up a matchup with Tennessee. Despite squandering a lead, Houston executed a strategic play that showcased their resilience and secured their spot in the next round of the NCAA...

In Columbus, the Blue Jackets, led by Boone Jenner's two goals and an assist, rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Canucks 7-6 in a shootout, with Kent Johnson scoring the winning goal. Aatu Raty scored twice for the Canucks, who lost their two-game winning streak. In other NHL action, the Panthers edged out Utah Hockey Club 2-1 in overtime, the Hurricanes defeated the Canadiens 4-1, the Jets shut out the Devils 4-0, and...

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...