Page 143 — Sports Al Dente

Yankees start bearded era with a win; Ohtani homers for Dodgers

The New York Yankees showed they can still win while looking a bit rough, and Baltimore’s Tyler O’Neill might be the best…

By BRIAN ANDERSON Mar 28, 2025 5 min read

NHL (NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE) CLASSIC

Philadelphia Flyers part ways with coach John Tortorella during another tough season

By RYAN DYRUD Mar 28, 2025 4 min read

BASKETBALL CLASSIC

Caleb Love fights hard for Arizona, scoring 35 points in Sweet 16 defeat to Duke

By MICHAEL SMITH Mar 28, 2025 4 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

Giddey’s halfcourt buzzer-beater lifts the Bulls to victory, just one night after the Lakers’ thrilling finish

By MICHAEL SMITH Mar 28, 2025 3 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

NBA and FIBA announce plans to move forward with creating a new European league

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Mar 28, 2025 3 min read

BASKETBALL CLASSIC

Coaches warn not to dismiss potential Cinderellas, despite an all-power conference Sweet 16

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Mar 28, 2025 4 min read

BASKETBALL CLASSIC

New SMU AD Damon Evans aims to build on the program’s long-awaited momentum

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Mar 28, 2025 3 min read

BASKETBALL CLASSIC

Kentucky and Tennessee set for their third matchup this season, with an Elite Eight spot on the line

By RITIK Mar 28, 2025 5 min read

BASKETBALL CLASSIC

At 70, Michigan State’s Tom Izzo is back in the title race for another March Madness

By JAMES BROWN Mar 28, 2025 5 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Terry Francona faces a tough start to his Reds managerial career on opening day

By MICHAEL SMITH Mar 28, 2025 4 min read

BASKETBALL CLASSIC

Mark Sears leads Alabama to a new March Madness record with 25 three-pointers

By RYAN DYRUD Mar 28, 2025 3 min read

BASKETBALL CLASSIC

Duke defeats Arizona 100-93 in March Madness, advancing to the Elite Eight

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Mar 28, 2025 4 min read