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Buster Olney reported on a groundbreaking development in baseball as the New York Yankees unveiled bats designed based on analytics to improve hitting performance. The use of these "torpedo" bats led to a surge in offensive production, sparking a frenzy among players and teams to adopt this new trend. Despite being around since 2021, the bats gained widespread attention after the Yankees' success, with multiple bat manufacturers quickly producing variations to meet the demand. Full...

Jonbon, the odds-on favourite, won the Melling Chase at Aintree on day two of the Grand National meeting, ridden by jockey Nico de Boinville. After a second-place finish at the Cheltenham Festival, Jonbon redeemed himself by winning by three and a quarter lengths from Protektorat. Trainer Nicky Henderson praised Jonbon's performance, highlighting his love for jumping and successful partnership with De Boinville in securing their 10th Grade One win. Full Article

Dave McMenamin, Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN, covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com, the Cavaliers for ESPN.com, and the NBA for NBA.com. Luka Doncic struggled in the Lakers' loss to the Warriors, expressing disappointment in his performance and snapping a 114-game streak of making at least one 3-pointer. LeBron James led the Lakers' second-half rally but fell short, as they prepare for upcoming games to secure their playoff positioning in the competitive Western...

After retiring in 2022, legendary Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has maintained a hands-off approach, allowing Jon Scheyer to lead the team without his constant presence. Despite limited involvement, Krzyzewski's guidance and support have helped Scheyer lead Duke to the Final Four, showcasing the successful transition of the program under a new coach. Krzyzewski plans to attend the upcoming semifinal game to support Scheyer and the team, highlighting his continued influence and commitment to Duke...

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya displayed high spirits during an intense net session ahead of their 2025 IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Despite losses in their first two matches, MI secured their first win by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders. Pandya, with a record of 2,536 runs and 67 wickets in 139 IPL matches, is gearing up for the upcoming clash against LSG. Full Article

Jeff Borzello is an ESPN staff writer and basketball recruiting insider who joined ESPN in 2014 after graduating from the University of Delaware. He covers college basketball alongside Myron Medcalf, who joined ESPN.com in 2011 after graduating from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Borzello and Medcalf offer expert analysis on the Final Four matchups between Florida vs. Auburn and Duke vs. Houston, highlighting key players, fatal flaws, and potential outcomes in the 2025 NCAA tournament. Full...