Not even the mercy rule could contain the United States' offense in the World Baseball Softball Confederation U-12 Baseball World Cup. Team USA began its journey in the tournament with a 43-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday. USA Baseball 12U Started our run off with a bang. #ForGlory🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Hh67XVo2aaThings started off fairly tame with New Zealand getting two outs in the first inning. The United States did get three runs before the end of the frame, but there's nothing particularly notable about a 3-0 lead.The doors blew off the hinges starting in the second inning when Team...…Not even the mercy rule could contain the United States' offense in the World Baseball Softball Confederation U-12 Baseball World Cup. Team USA began its journey in the tournament with a 43-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday. USA Baseball 12U Started our run off with a bang. #ForGlory🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Hh67XVo2aaThings started off fairly tame with New Zealand getting two outs in the first inning. The United States did get three runs before the end of the frame, but there's nothing particularly notable about a 3-0 lead.The doors blew off the hinges starting in the second inning when Team...WW…

Before the PGA Tour and LIV Golf announced they were merging, the two parties were engaged in talks about what a single golf organization would look like that included a proposal for Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy to own LIV Golf teams. Per documents from the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations obtained by ESPN's Mark Schlabach and Tisha Thompson, the proposal was made during an April meeting led by private equity firm PCP Capital Partners, which was advising LIV, as part of a "slide show presentation" about a potential long-term agreement between the PGA Tour and Saudi...…Before the PGA Tour and LIV Golf announced they were merging, the two parties were engaged in talks about what a single golf organization would look like that included a proposal for Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy to own LIV Golf teams. Per documents from the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations obtained by ESPN's Mark Schlabach and Tisha Thompson, the proposal was made during an April meeting led by private equity firm PCP Capital Partners, which was advising LIV, as part of a "slide show presentation" about a potential long-term agreement between the PGA Tour and Saudi...WW…

X head coach Doc Rivers didn't care for a technical foul called against in the second quarter of Saturday's 132-94 loss to the . Speaking to after the game, Rivers said the call against Howard was "pure reputation" rather than anything egregious he did on the court. "Early in the second quarter, Howard was whistled for a loose ball-foul and was arguing the call with the official on the court. The eight-time All-Star received a technical foul to give the Bucks a free throw and possession. Howard entered the game withthis season, the most in the . Assuming the league doesn't...…X head coach Doc Rivers didn't care for a technical foul called against in the second quarter of Saturday's 132-94 loss to the . Speaking to after the game, Rivers said the call against Howard was "pure reputation" rather than anything egregious he did on the court. "Early in the second quarter, Howard was whistled for a loose ball-foul and was arguing the call with the official on the court. The eight-time All-Star received a technical foul to give the Bucks a free throw and possession. Howard entered the game withthis season, the most in the . Assuming the league doesn't...WW…

X owners have reportedly passed three new rules for the 2021 regular season. Per of The MMQB on Wednesday, the league has relaxed its rules on jersey-number designations, meaning that players at specific positions are no longer limited to certain numbers. For instance, the  requires quarterbacks to wear uniform numbers between 1-19 and running backs must wear numbers between 20-49. Players will now have more flexibility in that area. also reported an extra-point proposal from the Chicago Bears and a double-forward pass rule proposed by the Los Angeles Rams passed.According to...…X owners have reportedly passed three new rules for the 2021 regular season. Per of The MMQB on Wednesday, the league has relaxed its rules on jersey-number designations, meaning that players at specific positions are no longer limited to certain numbers. For instance, the  requires quarterbacks to wear uniform numbers between 1-19 and running backs must wear numbers between 20-49. Players will now have more flexibility in that area. also reported an extra-point proposal from the Chicago Bears and a double-forward pass rule proposed by the Los Angeles Rams passed.According to...WW…

XIn the midst of a dominant season for one of the best teams in the league, star Joel Embiid has no problem advocating for himself for the 2020-21 NBA MVP award.Speaking to Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic, Embiid has "no doubt" he's the MVP because he's "Shams Charania 76ers star Joel Embiid sits down with @Stadium: “There’s no doubt (I’m MVP). I’ve been dominant all season. I’m not going to stop.” On motivation from feeling disrespected and frustrated last season, Shaq’s criticism “opened my eyes to actually realize that I can be that guy.” https://t.co/Ud3O2APOkVEmbiid was...…XIn the midst of a dominant season for one of the best teams in the league, star Joel Embiid has no problem advocating for himself for the 2020-21 NBA MVP award.Speaking to Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic, Embiid has "no doubt" he's the MVP because he's "Shams Charania 76ers star Joel Embiid sits down with @Stadium: “There’s no doubt (I’m MVP). I’ve been dominant all season. I’m not going to stop.” On motivation from feeling disrespected and frustrated last season, Shaq’s criticism “opened my eyes to actually realize that I can be that guy.” https://t.co/Ud3O2APOkVEmbiid was...WW…

XAs the New Orleans Saints seek a long-term replacement for Drew Brees, one quarterback in the 2021 NFL draft class has reportedly caught their eye. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Saturday on SportsCenter that the Saints "like" Florida's Kyle Trask. The Saints currently have the 28th pick in the first round. It seems unlikely they would be able to move up far enough to select one of the top five quarterbacks in this class, especially if three of them are off the board after the first three picks are made. ESPN's has Trask ranked as the sixth-best quarterback this year,...…XAs the New Orleans Saints seek a long-term replacement for Drew Brees, one quarterback in the 2021 NFL draft class has reportedly caught their eye. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Saturday on SportsCenter that the Saints "like" Florida's Kyle Trask. The Saints currently have the 28th pick in the first round. It seems unlikely they would be able to move up far enough to select one of the top five quarterbacks in this class, especially if three of them are off the board after the first three picks are made. ESPN's has Trask ranked as the sixth-best quarterback this year,...WW…

XLos Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is expected to have a voice in the running of Liverpool.In an interview with of The Athletic, Liverpool chairman Tom Werner said he thinks the four-time NBA MVP will "weigh in" on decisions for the English Premier League club.Per of The Boston Globe, James and his business partner, Maverick Carter, finalized a deal on Wednesday to purchase a stake in Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool.“I would welcome [James' and Carter's] thoughts,” Werner added.            James has been a part-owner of...…XLos Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is expected to have a voice in the running of Liverpool.In an interview with of The Athletic, Liverpool chairman Tom Werner said he thinks the four-time NBA MVP will "weigh in" on decisions for the English Premier League club.Per of The Boston Globe, James and his business partner, Maverick Carter, finalized a deal on Wednesday to purchase a stake in Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool.“I would welcome [James' and Carter's] thoughts,” Werner added.            James has been a part-owner of...WW…

XWhen Andre Drummond becomes a free agent, the Miami Heat are reportedly going to make a play for the two-time All-Star. Per ESPN's Brian Windhorst on The Hoop Collective Podcast (h/t ), the Heat are a team to "keep an eye on" after Drummond gets bought out by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs kept Drummond out of games since Feb. 14 as they explored trade options. After the trade deadline passed on Thursday without a deal,  of Yahoo Sports reported that Cleveland was going to work on a buyout with Drummond. The Heat have been connected to several potential...…XWhen Andre Drummond becomes a free agent, the Miami Heat are reportedly going to make a play for the two-time All-Star. Per ESPN's Brian Windhorst on The Hoop Collective Podcast (h/t ), the Heat are a team to "keep an eye on" after Drummond gets bought out by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs kept Drummond out of games since Feb. 14 as they explored trade options. After the trade deadline passed on Thursday without a deal,  of Yahoo Sports reported that Cleveland was going to work on a buyout with Drummond. The Heat have been connected to several potential...WW…

XA number of playoff contenders are showing interest in forward leading up to the March 25 trade deadline. Per The Athletic's , the , and are among the teams that have "Tucker has been one of the most-talked about trade candidates because of the Rockets' recent struggles and his versatility on both sides of the ball. Houston has fallen to 14th in the Western Conference standings with an 11-19 record. The team has lost nine consecutive games dating back to Feb. 6. The Rockets have every reason to be sellers at the trade deadline. They have already moved James Harden to the...…XA number of playoff contenders are showing interest in forward leading up to the March 25 trade deadline. Per The Athletic's , the , and are among the teams that have "Tucker has been one of the most-talked about trade candidates because of the Rockets' recent struggles and his versatility on both sides of the ball. Houston has fallen to 14th in the Western Conference standings with an 11-19 record. The team has lost nine consecutive games dating back to Feb. 6. The Rockets have every reason to be sellers at the trade deadline. They have already moved James Harden to the...WW…

Michael Owens/Getty ImagesThe Super Bowl is coming back to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.NFL owners unanimously voted to name the shared home of the Rams and Chargers as the host of Super Bowl 61 in February 2027.NFL @NFLLos Angeles will host Super Bowl LXI in 2027! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBLXI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBLXI</a> <a href="https://t.co/V2QeEDdcVM">pic.twitter.com/V2QeEDdcVM</a>CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones previously reported the league was expected to make the news official on Wednesday.Since the stadium opened in September...…Michael Owens/Getty ImagesThe Super Bowl is coming back to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.NFL owners unanimously voted to name the shared home of the Rams and Chargers as the host of Super Bowl 61 in February 2027.NFL @NFLLos Angeles will host Super Bowl LXI in 2027! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBLXI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBLXI</a> <a href="https://t.co/V2QeEDdcVM">pic.twitter.com/V2QeEDdcVM</a>CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones previously reported the league was expected to make the news official on Wednesday.Since the stadium opened in September...WW…