The Toronto Blue Jays signed pitcher Cody Ponce to a three-year deal, but he is currently injured with a knee problem. To fill the gap, the Blue Jays have called up Lázaro Estrada from their Triple-A team to help out in the meantime.
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Cody Ponce signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Blue Jays.
Ponce got injured while trying to field a ground ball during a game.
The injury is described as "knee discomfort," and he had to be taken off the field.
The Blue Jays have three other pitchers currently injured or recovering.
Lázaro Estrada has been called up from Triple-A to fill in for Ponce.
Estrada pitched 7 1/3 innings in the major leagues last season.
He has pitched well in his recent Triple-A game this season.
Estrada will add experience to the team while waiting for other injured players to return.
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Cody Ponce, a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, injured his knee during his debut game against the Colorado Rockies. The Blue Jays have not yet given a medical update on Ponce, but they may announce more details later. The team might bring in Lázaro Estrada from the minor league to replace him.
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Cody Ponce is a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.
He injured his right knee during a game against the Colorado Rockies.
Ponce previously played in South Korea and Japan before rejoining Major League Baseball.
He signed a $30 million contract with the Blue Jays.
As of Tuesday morning, there was no official update on Ponce's knee injury.
The Blue Jays are considering calling up Lázaro Estrada to fill Ponce's spot.
Manager John Schneider expressed sympathy for Ponce's situation.
Cody Ponce aims to become a full-time Major League player.
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ESPN announced that Jason Kelce, a former NFL player, will join their coverage of the Masters golf tournament. Kelce will conduct interviews during the Masters Par 3 Contest, which is a part of the event's special programming.
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Jason Kelce, a former NFL star, will appear on ESPN's Masters golf coverage.
ESPN first featured Kelce in TGL golf matches before the Masters.
Kelce will conduct interviews at the Masters Par 3 Contest.
The Par 3 Contest coverage starts at noon on Wednesday on the ESPN App and Disney+.
Additional coverage will air on ESPN at 2 p.m., hosted by Scott Van Pelt.
Some golf fans have expressed negative reactions to Kelce's involvement.
The official start date for the Masters tournament is April 9.
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Jimmy Haslam, the owner of the Cleveland Browns, is now supporting quarterback Deshaun Watson, even though earlier he expressed regret about trading for Watson. Haslam's involvement in decision-making may influence who becomes the starting quarterback for the team in future seasons.
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The Cleveland Browns may consider adding a new quarterback in the NFL Draft.
Team owner Jimmy Haslam now supports Deshaun Watson as a potential starter.
Previously, Haslam admitted the team might have made a mistake in trading for Watson.
Haslam has been actively involved in the team's decisions, affecting the choice of quarterback.
Deshaun Watson's current contract will make him a free agent after the upcoming season.
This involvement from Haslam continues, despite some past lack of success on the field.
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The Dallas Cowboys and player George Pickens have until July 15 to agree on a new contract; otherwise, Pickens will have to play under the franchise tag, earning him about $28 million. Cowboys co-owner Stephen Jones suggested Pickens could consider playing under the tag, as some players have done before, although many players prefer long-term contracts for financial security.
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The deadline for a new contract between the Dallas Cowboys and George Pickens is July 15.
If no new deal is made, Pickens will play under the franchise tag.
The franchise tag would pay Pickens roughly $28 million for the season.
Stephen Jones, a Cowboys executive, mentioned the situation at meetings in Arizona.
Jones acknowledged players' desire for long-term contracts over franchise tags.
The Dallas Cowboys previously had quarterback Dak Prescott play under a franchise tag.
Pickens is considered one of the top players on the team and seeks a long-term contract.
The Cowboys need to consider salary cap constraints in their decisions.
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Five golfers have withdrawn from the Valero Texas Open golf tournament, including Gary Woodland and Daniel Berger. Each golfer's withdrawal allowed new players to enter the event just before the Masters tournament begins next week.
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Gary Woodland withdrew after winning the Texas Children's Houston Open, securing a spot in the Masters.
Pierceson Coody, Nicolai Hojgaard, and Matti Schmid also withdrew, letting Taylor Moore, Joel Dahmen, and Sam Ryder in.
Daniel Berger became the fifth golfer to withdraw, allowing Lanto Griffin to join the tournament.
The Valero Texas Open is the last PGA Tour event before the Masters.
Brian Harman won the Valero Texas Open in 2025, the second straight win for a left-handed golfer.
Tommy Fleetwood was favored to win the tournament entering the weekend.
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After a WWE Raw event, CM Punk argued with a Roman Reigns fan at Madison Square Garden. The fan shouted insults at Punk, who responded with gestures and comments. This incident happened after an intense on-air fight between Punk and Reigns as part of their rivalry leading up to an upcoming championship match.
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CM Punk had a verbal confrontation with a fan at WWE Raw.
The incident took place at Madison Square Garden.
The fan was heckling Punk, supporting Roman Reigns instead.
Punk responded to the heckling with gestures and strong words.
The argument was recorded and shared widely on social media.
Before this, Punk and Reigns had a physical fight during the Raw broadcast.
The altercation is part of the hype for their upcoming match at WrestleMania 42.
The match for the World Heavyweight Championship is scheduled for April 19.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are considering adding wide receiver Stefon Diggs to their team. The Chiefs have several draft picks but may choose to acquire a wide receiver through a trade or free agency. Adding Diggs could strengthen their offense, but there are concerns due to his recent legal issues and past reputation.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have multiple first-round draft picks available.
The team is considering improving their roster by adding a wide receiver.
Stefon Diggs, a free agent, was recently released by the New England Patriots.
Diggs has had legal troubles and a reputation for being a locker room distraction.
The Chiefs experienced their first 10-loss season since 2012.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is recovering from an ACL injury.
The team's current wide receivers include Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.
The Chiefs have a history of signing veteran players with past issues.
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The Cleveland Browns are rumored to be considering trading star defensive end Myles Garrett. Although the Browns have denied these rumors, Garrett's age and career timing may not align with the team's current strategy. The New York Giants are mentioned as a potential team that could benefit from acquiring Garrett.
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Myles Garrett is a star defensive end for the Cleveland Browns and a two-time Defensive Player of the Year.
There are rumors that the Browns might trade Garrett, although the team has denied this possibility.
Garrett is 30 years old, and his timeline may not fit with the Browns' current team plans.
The New York Giants could be interested in trading for Garrett to strengthen their defense.
Garrett had 23 sacks and a league-high 33 tackles for loss last year.
The Giants have the No. 5 pick in the upcoming NFL draft that could be part of a trade deal.
The Giants have a strong group of pass rushers and could improve further with Garrett on their team.
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Jim Harbaugh is the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers and is known for his defensive approach, while Mike McDaniel, the new offensive coordinator, is expected to enhance the team's offensive strategy. Brandin Cooks, a free-agent wide receiver, made a metaphorical comparison between the two coaches and expressed excitement about McDaniel's influence on the team.
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Jim Harbaugh is entering his second season as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.
Under Harbaugh, the Chargers have emphasized defense but struggled offensively at times.
Mike McDaniel, previously head coach of the Miami Dolphins, is now the Chargers' offensive coordinator.
Brandin Cooks compared Harbaugh to a "Tonka truck" and McDaniel to a "Ferrari" in terms of coaching style.
McDaniel comes from a coaching background under Kyle Shanahan and focuses on dynamic offensive play.
The Chargers hope to better use quarterback Justin Herbert's abilities with McDaniel's new strategies.
Quentin Johnston was a high draft pick in 2023 but hasn't fully met expectations as a wide receiver.
Brandin Cooks is currently a free agent, negotiating with the Buffalo Bills, his previous team.
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Anthony Edwards from the Minnesota Timberwolves missed starting in a recent game because he needed to use the restroom. Despite the delay, he played 23 minutes, scored 17 points, and contributed to the team's victory against the Dallas Mavericks. The Timberwolves are currently in a close race for the NBA playoffs.
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Anthony Edwards, 24, plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Edwards did not start the game on time because he was in the restroom.
He entered the game one minute into the first quarter.
Edwards scored 17 points, made four assists, and got two rebounds in the game.
The Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 124-94.
Edwards had been out of play since March 15 due to a knee issue.
Minnesota is the fifth seed in the Western Conference standings.
The Timberwolves are in a tight competition for the playoffs, with the Houston Rockets close behind.
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Golfer Tommy Fleetwood announced Blackstone as his new sponsor just before the Masters tournament. Fleetwood, who had been without a sponsor for three months, will represent Blackstone as their first global brand ambassador.
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Tommy Fleetwood announced Blackstone as his new sponsor.
The announcement came just over a week before the Masters tournament.
Fleetwood had been without a sponsor for about three months.
Blackstone is an investment management company.
Fleetwood is Blackstone's first global brand ambassador.
Some fans expressed mixed feelings about his choice of sponsor and logo.
Fleetwood is expected to debut the new sponsor look at the Valero Texas Open.
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Wrestler Cody Rhodes discussed potential new talent in WWE, highlighting Kit Wilson as a promising star. Rhodes praised Wilson for his drive and recent singles success, despite a recent loss. Rhodes also mentioned Logan Paul as a surprisingly strong opponent in the wrestling ring.
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Cody Rhodes named Kit Wilson as WWE's next potential breakout star.
Kit Wilson is gaining attention with his solo performances while his partner is recovering from an injury.
Wilson recently lost a match on WWE's SmackDown but has remained visible to fans.
Cody Rhodes mentioned Logan Paul as a strong opponent in physical terms.
Rhodes is preparing for a WrestleMania 42 main event against Randy Orton.
The WrestleMania event will take place on April 18 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Pittsburgh Penguins player Sidney Crosby reached a historic milestone by becoming the eighth player in NHL history to achieve 1,100 assists. Crosby's two assists during a game against the New York Islanders helped his team secure a significant win and advance in the playoff standings.
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Crosby is the third-fastest player to reach the 1,100 assist mark in NHL history.
The Penguins won against the New York Islanders with a score of 8-3.
Pittsburgh Penguins are now in the No. 2 seed in the Metropolitan division.
The Penguins have 90 points, one point more than the New York Islanders, with a game still in hand.
Crosby is chasing Joe Thornton's seventh place on the all-time assists list and could soon pass Steve Yzerman on the all-time scoring list.
Crosby needs 4 more points in eight remaining games for a 21st consecutive point-per-game season.
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England's women's football manager, Sarina Wiegman, has added 17-year-old Erica Meg Parkinson to the team for upcoming World Cup qualifying matches. Although not expecting her to start, Wiegman wants to see how Parkinson adapts to playing at a higher level.
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Sarina Wiegman, England's manager, selected a 23-player squad for World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland.
Erica Meg Parkinson, aged 17, has been chosen despite being relatively unknown and plays for Valadares Gaia in Portugal.
Parkinson has played for England's youth teams, including the Under-23s, and has 44 youth caps.
Parkinson was born in Singapore to an English father and a Japanese mother, making her eligible to play for several countries.
Injuries to other players, Ella Toone and Grace Clinton, allowed Parkinson to join the team.
Wiegman does not expect Parkinson to start but wants her to gain experience and adapt to the senior team's level.
Parkinson is known for her technical skills, playing as an attacking midfielder.
Wiegman highlights the importance of giving new players like Parkinson opportunities to grow and learn.
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Tottenham is close to hiring Roberto de Zerbi as their head coach to help the team avoid relegation. De Zerbi, previously successful with Brighton and Marseille, would have seven games to improve Tottenham's current standing near the bottom of the Premier League. His first game, if appointed, will be against Sunderland on April 12.
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Tottenham is in 17th place in the Premier League, one point above the relegation zone.
Roberto de Zerbi is expected to be appointed as Tottenham's new head coach.
De Zerbi previously managed Brighton, where he achieved European qualification.
His tenure at Marseille saw the team finish second in France's Ligue 1.
De Zerbi's potential first match with Tottenham would be against Sunderland on April 12.
Tottenham's remaining matches include games against Brighton, Leeds, Everton, Wolves, Aston Villa, and Chelsea.
The club is on its third head coach this season.
De Zerbi is known for his strong football philosophy and uncompromising style.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a new rule starting from the 2028 LA Games, stating that only biological females can compete in women's sports at the Olympics. This change follows debates about fairness and competitive advantage regarding transgender and DSD (Differences in Sex Development) athletes.
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The IOC decided that only biological females can compete in women's events at the Olympics starting in 2028.
This decision follows previous guidelines allowing individual sports to set their own rules on gender eligibility.
The IOC cited ethical, human rights, legal, scientific, and medical developments for the decision.
A study showed a significant performance advantage for biological males in sports requiring strength, power, or endurance.
The policy change comes after controversies and actions by other sports bodies to restrict transgender participation in women's events.
The new eligibility will involve SRY gene screening, detecting the presence of a Y chromosome.
The decision mirrors similar rules introduced by sports like swimming, cycling, and athletics.
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Fakhar Zaman, a Pakistani cricketer, received a two-game suspension from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for ball tampering. The Pakistan Cricket Board found him guilty after video evidence showed him altering the ball during a match.
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Fakhar Zaman, an international cricket player, was banned for two PSL matches.
The ban is due to ball tampering, which is altering the condition of the cricket ball.
The incident happened during a match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings.
Video footage was used as evidence against Zaman.
Match referee Roshan Mahanama presided over the disciplinary hearing.
Lahore Qalandars received a penalty of five runs during the match.
The PSL is being held at limited venues due to fuel supply issues from the Iran war.
Shaheen Shah Afridi, captain of Lahore Qalandars, was fined for breaking security protocols.
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Braylon Mullins hit a game-winning three-pointer for UConn, leading them to a 73-72 victory over Duke in a basketball tournament. Bob Hurley Sr., a legendary high school basketball coach, attended the game to support his son, UConn coach Danny Hurley. Hurley Sr. shared his reactions to the dramatic game on a radio show.
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Braylon Mullins scored a decisive three-point shot for UConn.
UConn won 73-72 against Duke, advancing them in the tournament.
Bob Hurley Sr., a famous high school basketball coach, watched the game.
Hurley Sr. attended to support his son, Danny Hurley, the UConn coach.
Hurley Sr. discussed the game's ending during a radio interview.
In the final seconds, UConn was trailing before Mullins' shot.
Mullins' shot was unexpected and shocked both Duke and fans.
Hurley Sr. believed UConn could win even if the game went to overtime.
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The New York Yankees' manager, Aaron Boone, noted significant improvement in Ben Rice's defensive skills at first base. Rice, who was primarily a catcher, transitioned to first base last year and has been working hard to adapt to the new position.
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Ben Rice is a player for the New York Yankees.
He became a full-time major league player last year.
Rice originally played as a catcher and is now adjusting to first base.
Last season, Rice showed strong performance in hitting, especially against right-handed pitchers.
He has been improving his defense at first base, including making good catches on difficult throws.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone highlighted Rice's progress in defense.
There are still questions about whether Rice will return to catching or how he will perform against left-handed pitchers.
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