Jalen Brunson leads Knicks past Cavs in potential playoff preview  —  CLEVELAND — If this was a preview of a first-round playoff matchup, expect a mountain of points and a thrilling battle of guards.  —  Jalen Brunson won his matchup against Donovan Mitchell and the Knicks outlasted …

Adley Rutschman makes history with homer, 5-for-5 day in Orioles' season-opening 10-9 win over Red Sox  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 11  —  BOSTON — Adley Rutschman awoke Thursday morning and couldn't shake his jitters.  He had hoped to hold them off until he arrived at Fenway Park.

MLB investigating altercation between Anthony Rendon, A's fan  —  Major League Baseball says it is investigating a confrontation between Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon and an Athletics fan at Thursday's season opener in Oakland.  —  In a 12-second video posted on social media …

Dansby Swanson stars in his Chicago Cubs debut, a 4-0 opening-day win: 'I'm really soaking up these moments'  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 35  —  Chicago Cubs mascot Clark waves a “W” flag after a Cubs 4-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on opening day at Wrigley Field, March 30, 2023.

For local basketball fans, FAU Owls have ‘out-Cinderella-ed’ Miami Hurricanes  —  If this were a less extraordinary Final Four, the table of 20-something sports fans at The Irishmen Pub in Boca Raton would be talking about the local underdogs of college basketball, the University of Miami and its lovable coach Jim Larrañaga.

Former UF QB Anthony Richardson impresses at Gators' Pro Day  —  GAINESVILLE — Florida staged its Pro Day Thursday as representatives from all 32 NFL teams descended upon the Condron Indoor Practice Facility.  —  Many came to see quarterback Anthony Richardson, even though few teams …

LSU women surge past Virginia Tech to reach first national title game  —  Alexis Morris scores 27 points, Angel Reese has 24 and the Tigers use a 15-0 fourth-quarter run to beat the top-seeded Hokies, 79-72  —  DALLAS — Kim Mulkey is back in another national championship game …

Bam Adebayo questionable for Heat's game against Mavericks  —  MIAMI — The Heat could be missing key players for their crucial matchup with the Dallas Mavericks this weekend.  —  Center Bam Adebayo (hip bruise) and Kyle Lowry (left knee soreness) are questionable for Miami's 7:30 p.m. game against Dallas on Saturday.

Rockies World Series 2023 odds: What sportsbooks think of Colorado's chances entering the season  —  Can the Rockies win the World Series for the first time in 31 seasons?  If oddsmakers are to be believed, Colorado fans should be channeling Lloyd Christmas: “So you're telling me there's a chance.”

Mets place ace Justin Verlander on IL with low-grade shoulder strain  —  MIAMI — The Mets were set to start the season with their healthiest rotation in years, but then Justin Verlander felt something wrong in his right shoulder during a bullpen session the night before Opening Day at LoanDepot Park.

Chicago White Sox give Pedro Grifol a victory in his managerial debut, rallying for a 3-2 win against the Houston Astros in the season opener  —  HOUSTON — Andrew Vaughn struck out with the bases loaded in the seventh inning.  —  The Chicago White Sox first baseman got another chance …

Aaron Judge picks up where he left off, Gerrit Cole dominates in Yankees' Opening Day win over Giants  —  Aaron Judge did his best to bring his offseason alter ego to life on Thursday, setting fire to the Giants with his first swing of the 2023 season.  —  Judge, aka “Arson” …

George McCaskey on Chicago Bears' potential new stadium in Arlington Heights: 'We haven't really kicked the ball off yet'  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 39  —  Arlington International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on Feb.8, 2023.  (E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune)