Sports News Roundup: Tennis-Swiatek crushes Collins, Rybakina pulls out at Indian Wells; Mixed Martial Arts-O'Malley out-points Vera to retain UFC bantamweight belt and more
O'Malley, who beat Aljamain Sterling to claim the title back in August 2023, suffered the only loss of his pro career to Vera, going down in the first round of their August 2023 bout after suffering a foot injury that impaired his movement. Reports: Browns to acquire WR Jerry Jeudy from Broncos The Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire wide receiver Jerry Jeudy from the Denver Broncos for a pair of draft picks, multiple outlets reported Saturday.
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.
Eagles' Brandon Graham returning for 15th season
Defensive end Brandon Graham agreed to terms on a one-year contract on Saturday to remain with the Philadelphia Eagles for a 15th season. Financial terms were not disclosed for Graham, who is the longest-tenured member of the Eagles. He will become the first player in franchise history to compete in 15 seasons with the club, one more than Pro Football Hall of Fame member Chuck Bednarik (1949-62).
Spring training roundup: Blue Jays erupt for 8-run ninth, clobber Phillies
Will Robertson ripped a grand slam as part of an eight-run ninth that the visiting Toronto Blue Jays used to pummel the Philadelphia Phillies 13-5 on Saturday in Clearwater, Fla. Eduardo Escobar had a two-run double and Payton Henry added a two-run homer as part of the Blue Jays' big ninth, which turned a tie game into a blowout.
NBA roundup: Luka Doncic sets triple-double mark in win
Luka Doncic set an NBA record with his sixth consecutive 30-point triple-double as the Dallas Mavericks rolled past the host Detroit Pistons, 142-124, on Saturday night. Doncic piled up 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. He surpassed Russell Westbrook, who recorded five straight 30-point triple-doubles in 2017.
Top 25 roundup: No. 7 North Carolina beats No. 9 Duke, wins ACC title
Cormac Ryan scored a career-high 31 points and No. 7 North Carolina withstood rallies from No. 9 Duke for an 84-79 road victory, clinching outright possession of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship Saturday night at Durham, N.C. Ryan, who set the tone with early 3-point shooting, canned six long-range shots, including a clutch late-game dagger as the Tar Heels completed a regular-season sweep of their neighbors. Harrison Ingram, in his first game at Duke's gym, provided 14 points and 10 rebounds for North Carolina (25-6, 17-3 ACC).
Tennis-Swiatek crushes Collins, Rybakina pulls out at Indian Wells
World number one Iga Swiatek blasted past American Danielle Collins 6-3 6-0, Angelique Kerber upset 10th seed Jelena Ostapenko and defending champion Elena Rybakina withdrew with illness in second round action at Indian Wells on Friday. Swiatek edged Collins in an epic at the Australian Open and the familiar foes appeared primed for another blockbuster when they were on serve with the Pole leading 4-3 in the first set.
Mixed Martial Arts-O'Malley out-points Vera to retain UFC bantamweight belt
Sean O'Malley put on a tremendous display of striking to defeat Ecuador's Marlon "Chito" Vera by unanimous decision and retain his bantamweight title in the main event of UFC 299 at Miami's Kaseya Centre on Saturday night. O'Malley, who beat Aljamain Sterling to claim the title back in August 2023, suffered the only loss of his pro career to Vera, going down in the first round of their August 2023 bout after suffering a foot injury that impaired his movement.
Reports: Browns to acquire WR Jerry Jeudy from Broncos
The Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire wide receiver Jerry Jeudy from the Denver Broncos for a pair of draft picks, multiple outlets reported Saturday. The Broncos will receive fifth- and sixth-round picks (135th and 202nd overall) in next month's NFL draft, per reports.
Evgeny Kuznetsov to debut in front of Hurricanes fans vs. Flames
The Carolina Hurricanes have a different look from the last time their fans saw them on the ice just a few days ago. The trade deadline brought changes for the Hurricanes, who will take on the Calgary Flames on Sunday in Raleigh, N.C.
NHL roundup: Sharks edge Sens, get Magnus Chrona first win
Thomas Bordeleau scored both goals and goaltender Magnus Chrona posted his first career win as the host San Jose Sharks claimed a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Chrona, making his fifth career appearance, made 31 saves -- 13 in a perfect third period -- for the milestone moment. The Sharks snapped a nine-game skid in their first game after dealing away a pair of key forwards in Anthony Duclair and Tomas Hertl ahead of the trade deadline. Mikael Granlund collected two assists.
Tennis-Alcaraz, Swiatek advance at Indian Wells
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz moved into the fourth round at Indian Wells on Sunday with a 6-2 6-3 win over Felix Auger-Aliassime. Third seed Jannik Sinner also advanced with a 6-3 6-4 win over Jan-Lennard Struff while 11th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas beat home hope Frances Tiafoe 6-3 6-3.
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