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New tackle rule deserves praise, not criticism

Much of the response to the league’s announcement of the rule has been negative, but shouldn’t the NFL get credit for trying to do something about head trauma?

Everyone seems to hate NFL's new helmet hitting rule – and the knee-jerk reactions are wrong

This new rule is more than lip service. That deserves acknowledgement for a league that has committed past sins, allowing itself to be cast as the Big Tobacco of our era.

Angels hope to end 11-game skid vs. Indians (Apr 01, 2018)

The Los Angeles Angels are 3-1 to start the season for the first time in 10 years and they’ll try to snap an 11-game losing streak against the Cleveland Indians when they open a three-game series Monday night at Angel Stadium.

Bulldogs inconsolable after coming up short again in final

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer walked away from the team’s locker room with one arm around the shoulder of his weeping daughter Blair and the other arm draped over guard Morgan William. Both players were inconsolable after losing the national championship to Notre Dame on a desperation 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds left.

Hall scores short-handed, Devils rally to beat Canadiens 2-1 (Apr 01, 2018)

MONTREAL (AP) Taylor Hall scored a short-handed goal late in the third period to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night.

Rubio scores 23 points as Jazz beat Timberwolves, 121-97 (Apr 01, 2018)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Ricky Rubio scored 23 points, including a season-high 5-for-6 shooting on 3-pointers, and Donovan Mitchell added 21 points as the Utah Jazz beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-97 on Sunday night.

LEADING OFF: Astros celebrate, snow for Yanks, Bartolo time

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

Darius MIller: 'This wasn't one of our best games'

Darius Miller on the tough New Orleans Pelicans loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday evening.

Billy Donovan on Thunder 109-104 win over Pelicans

Billy Donovan shares his thoughts after the Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the New Orleans Pelicans Sunday evening.

Geno Smith agrees to 1-year deal with Chargers

LOS ANGELES (AP) �� Geno Smith has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Top 5 players Cowboys regret passing on in 2015 NFL draft: From trio of Vikings to a beast at safety

The Cowboys, like everyone else, live with regret. We take a look at the players they probably wish they hadn’t passed on in recent drafts. Here is the 2015 edition of lament: 5. Stefon Diggs, WR — Maryland Drafted 146th overall by the Minnesota Vikings You may have noticed that Diggs made the reception

Chargers sign Geno Smith

Philip Rivers has a new backup quarterback. Geno Smith has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Smith, the former Jets starter, spent last season with the Giants. He started one game, when Eli Manning was controversially benched, and appeared in one other

Blue Jays stay at home to face White Sox (Apr 01, 2018)

TORONTO — An eighth-inning grand slam by first baseman Justin Smoak in a 7-4 win over the New York Yankees on Sunday helped the Toronto Blue Jays overcome a stumbling start to the season.

Magic suffer road loss to division rival Hawks

The Orlando Magic fall on the road to their division rival, the Atlanta Hawks by a final score of 94-88.

LeBron, Cavs struggle before beating Mavericks 98-87 (Apr 01, 2018)

CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James struggled before extending his record double-digit scoring streak to 868 games and the Cleveland Cavaliers had a rough time with Dallas before putting away the lottery-bound Mavericks 98-87 on Sunday night.

Eric Reid, Tony Fiorentino host annual golf classic, charity dinner

South Florida is gearing up for the 12th annual Acordis ‘Call of The Game Dinner’ and ‘Celebrity Golf Classic.’

Dorsey has 19 points as Hawks hold off Magic, 94-88 (Apr 01, 2018)

ATLANTA (AP) Tyler Dorsey scored 19 points, including back-to-back baskets after Orlando trimmed Atlanta’s lead to five points late in the game, and the Hawks beat the Magic 94-88 on Sunday in a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s worst records.

Gordon, Haniger homer in Mariners' 5-4 win over Indians (Apr 01, 2018)

SEATTLE (AP) Dee Gordon and Mitch Haniger homered, Mike Leake pitched seven strong innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cleveland Indians 5-4 on Sunday.

Ohtani wins pitching debut, leads Angels over A's 7-4 (Apr 01, 2018)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Shohei Ohtani won his major league pitching debut, throwing three-hit ball over six innings and leading the Los Angeles Angels past the Oakland Athletics 7-4 on Sunday.

Mitchell to make Padres debut against Rockies (Apr 01, 2018)

SAN DIEGO — When the San Diego Padres re-acquired Chase Headley from the New York Yankees last Dec. 12, it really wasn’t the third baseman the Padres were seeking to acquire.

For Villanova's Bridges, it's more about winning than stats

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Mikal Bridges isn’t worried about the numbers of shots he’s getting within Villanova’s highly efficient attack. And he doesn’t always jump out when watching the Wildcats as he glides through that rolling-right-along offense.

Cole fans 11 in Houston debut as Astros beat Rangers 8-2

The first hit off Cole was slugger Joey Gallo’s opposite-field homer just over the tall wall in left field in the first inning against a four-man outfield.

Aldridge, Gay help Spurs hold down Rockets 100-83

The Spurs remained fourth in the Western Conference after preventing a season sweep by the Rockets. Houston owns the NBA’s best record.

Michigan's 3-point defense is key to upsetting Villanova

Loyola-Chicago attempted only 10 3s in the semifinals

WATCH: Drew Robinson goes yard for first HR of season

WATCH: Joey Gallo hits HR opposite way against 4-man outfield

Tigers waste solid outing by Fulmer, fall to Pirates 1-0

He gives up one run on four hits over eight innings

Wild recall defenseman Soucy from Iowa

With Ryan Suter reportedly out indefinitely, the Minnesota Wild recalled defenseman Carson Soucy from Iowa.

Mississippi State and Notre Dame set for women’s title game

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Mississippi State and Notre Dame have arrived in style, walking the red carpet into the arena a few hours before the women’s basketball NCAA championship game.

Pernilla Lindberg chasing first pro win at ANA Inspiration

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) Pernilla Lindberg has opened play in the ANA Inspiration, trying to complete a wire-to-wire victory in the major championship for her first professional victory.