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Lamar Jackson's speed is blinding some to his promise as NFL draft prospect

Jackson is imperfect. He seemed frustrated at times in last year’s loss to Clemson. He has accuracy issues. He’s raw. But he just turned 21 in January.

When Lamar Jackson's speed is too blinding

It’s hard for some people to fathom a quarterback as fast as the 2017 Heisman winner. Is that actually hurting him as a draft prospect?

Snow pushes back Yankees' home opener against Rays (Apr 02, 2018)

NEW YORK — The latest in a rash of snowy weather delayed manager Aaron Boone’s home debut and Giancarlo Stanton’s first at-bats at Yankee Stadium for another day.

LEADING OFF: Cubs not hitting, snowed-out Yanks try to open

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Tuesday:

Wild stalwart Suter needs surgery for broken ankle

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter has a broken right ankle that will require surgery, putting his availability for the playoffs in doubt.

Wild's Suter out for remainder of season with ankle injury

The Minnesota Wild will be without their top defenseman Ryan Suter for the rest of the 2017-18 campaign.

Cubs' Lester looks for better second start against Reds (Apr 02, 2018)

Jon Lester probably wasn’t counting on still being a No. 1 starter as his career progressed into his mid-30s. For the moment at least, the Chicago Cubs need him to be exactly that.

Osaka, Gavrilova among seeds advancing at Volvo Car Open

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) Naomi Osaka of Japan and Daria Gavrilova of Australia were among the seeded players to advance in the opening round of the WTA’s Volvo Car Open on Monday.

Reds get parade, edge Cubs 1-0 on 2-hitter for their 1st win

Rookie Tyler Mahle pitched one-hit ball for six innings, Raisel Iglesias struck out Anthony Rizzo with the bases loaded to end the eighth, as the Reds win.

Playoff watch: Bucks, Heat battling

A weekly look at where the Milwaukee Bucks stand in the Eastern Conference playoff race

NASCAR Race Hub’s top 50 drivers of all time: 38-33

‘NASCAR’ Race Hub’ unveils drivers 38 through 33 on their list of the top 50 drivers of all time, voted on by 21 crew members on the show.

Wesley Bryan’s role in the lengthening of Augusta National

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) The late Hootie Johnson fiercely defended the lengthening of Augusta National during his term as club chairman. The first overhaul added 285 yards after the 2001 Masters, and six more holes were lengthened after the 2005 Masters.

Where is the best fit for Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander?

NFL Network’s Charles Davis and former UCLA Head Coach Jim Mora discuss the best team fit for Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander.

49ers' war room: Projecting San Francisco's first three selections in 2018 NFL Draft

NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks take a look at the San Francisco 49ers’ roster and try to determine who they should draft to fill their biggest needs.

How an accountant played for the Chicago Blackhawks this weekend

The 36-year-old suited up for a real NHL game but didn’t get paid for it.

Is Geno Smith a good pickup by the Chargers?

The Chargers signed quarterback Geno Smith over the weekend.

WATCH: Dozier hits 3rd home run of season

Minnesota Twins slugger Brian Dozier hits his third home run of the season in a 5-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Is Andy Green showing his new managerial style already?

Green had a shorter leash than usual this weekend for the Padres.

15 years since TJ Ford led Texas to the Final Four | Then and Now

Late winner moves Betis into 6th in Spanish league

MADRID (AP) Sergio Leon scored an 89th-minute winner as Real Betis defeated Getafe 1-0 in the Spanish league on Monday, moving into the qualification zone for the Europa League.

Mikolas homers, wins in majors return as Cards beat Brewers

MILWAUKEE (AP) Pitcher Miles Mikolas hit a home run and got the win in his return from a three-year stint in Japan, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Milwaukee 8-4 on Monday to spoil the Brewers’ home opener.

Cravens brings fresh mind, body into reboot with Broncos

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Su’a Cravens has found happiness, harmony and himself just in time for his do-over in Denver.

Royals fall to 0-3 with 6-1 loss to Tigers

Detroit Tigers win first game of season as Kansas City Royals are still looking for first win

Yasmany Tomas sent outright to minors by Diamondbacks

PHOENIX (AP) Arizona outfielder Yasmany Tomas cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Reno by the Diamondbacks, who are responsible for the $42.5 million he is owed in the remaining three seasons of a $68.5 million, six-year contract.

Trevor Hoffman gets congratulated from family and friends on his Hall of Fame induction

Friends and family express their joy in seeing Hoffman make the Fall of Fame.

Inside the 2018 Pad Squad tryouts

Take a look at the 2018 Pad Squad tryouts and meet some of this year’s team. .

Four-run fifth, solid outing by Liriano earn Tigers first victory

He allows a run and four hits in 6 2/3 innings

Tough ending for Mississippi State's stellar senior class

Mississippi State faces the difficult challenge of sustaining the success it has had during the brilliant careers of four Bulldog seniors, who transformed the women’s basketball program from a Southeastern Conference also-ran to a national powerhouse in a few short years.

Clemson guards Reed, Mitchell say they're entering NBA draft

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson’s backcourt of Marcquise Reed and Shelton Mitchell have decided to enter the NBA draft.

US Open champ Sloane Stephens withdraws from Volvo Car Open

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens has withdrawn from the Volvo Car Open, citing mental and physical exhaustion after her run to the Miami Open title this past Saturday.