One favorite, one longshot to win the Masters heading into the weekend

The Washington Capitals (51-21-9) are set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins (33-36-12) on Thursday at 7 p.m. EDT after the Capitals' Dylan Strome scored a hat trick in their recent 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders. Pittsburgh has struggled in the Metropolitan Division with an 8-13-4 record, while the Capitals excel with a 17-8-0 division record, boasting a 48-2-6 record when scoring three or more goals. The teams meet for the fourth time this...

The A-League Men will implement a hard salary cap of $3 million for player wages starting in the 2026/27 season to combat unsustainable spending by clubs, while allowing one marquee player outside this cap. APL chair Stephen Conroy emphasized the need for financial stability, as many clubs, including Melbourne Victory, face significant losses. The new cap replaces the current $2.55 million soft cap, and further reforms will adjust spending based on revenue from the 2027/28...

SummaryMichael Watson, a former boxer who nearly died after a 1991 fight against Chris Eubank, expresses deep gratitude for neurosurgeon Peter Hamlyn, who performed seven life-saving operations on him. Their bond, formed through shared challenges, was further strengthened when Hamlyn faced the tragedy of losing his son, with Watson providing emotional support during that difficult time. As Watson prepares to walk a mile to raise funds for Hamlyn's charity, i-Neuro, they reflect on their friendship...

In the play-in Tournament, Jimmy Butler scored 38 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Stephen Curry added 37 points, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 121-116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, securing the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Desmond Bane scored 30 points for the Grizzlies, who will face the winner of the Mavericks-Kings matchup for the eighth playoff spot. Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks 120-95, with Cole...

Arkansas baseball head coach Dave Van Horn held a postgame press conference following the team's 13-3 victory over UAPB at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville, which concluded in eight innings. The press conference also featured insights from first baseman Reese Robinett and second baseman Cam Kozeal, highlighting their contributions to the game. For more coverage of the Diamond Hogs, fans are encouraged to visit the homepage and consider signing up for premium content through HawgBeat, as...

UFC 314, held on April 12, 2025, in Miami, featured significant outcomes, notably Paddy Pimblett's victory over Michael Chandler, which contributed to shifts in the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings for several fighters, including Jean Silva, Virna Jandiroba, and Dominick Reyes. In addition, the 2025 PFL World Tournament 2 took place, showcasing wins from Liz Carmouche and Ekaterina Shakalova. For detailed rankings, see the latest pound-for-pound and divisional updates from USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie. Full...