Formula 1’s new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most. With one more preseason test in Bahrain still to come, ESPN makes sense of a fascinating three days in Sakhir.
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Mets’ Lindor ‘100% optimistic’ about Opening Day
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor said he’s “100% optimistic” he’ll be ready for Opening Day after returning to action Tuesday for the first time since undergoing surgery.
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Draper beats Cerundolo to set up Djokovic clash
Jack Draper continued his impressive comeback from an arm injury by beating Francisco Cerundolo to set up a last-16 clash with Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells.
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Sabalenka beats Osaka, then credits new pup Ash
Aryna Sabalenka brought her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ash, whom she credits with providing “mental health support,” to a post-match interview following her round-of-16 victory over Naomi Osaka on Wednesday at the BNP Paribas Open.
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WAC may bench No. 1 seed Utah Valley over $1M
The WAC has threatened to leave Utah Valley out of the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments over a $1 million payment it says the school hasn’t made. The UVU men’s team is the top seed in the conference.
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Hurley talks to ASU players, ‘didn’t hide anything’
Arizona State’s Bobby Hurley did not dismiss reports that his job could be in jeopardy after the season, saying he talked to the team and “didn’t hide anything from them.”
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Luzardo cites stability as reason to stay with Phils
Jesus Luzardo cited the Phillies’ stable rotation and the good health he enjoyed in Philadelphia as the reasons to agreeing to a $135M deal with the franchise.
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Men’s Bracketology: Champ Week chaos is alive and well
True to form, the early conference tournaments have provided upsets and some unexpected champions.
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Cora praises Durbin as Red Sox still to name 3B
Red Sox manager Alex Cora hasn’t yet committed to Caleb Durbin as his every-day third baseman, but he’s warming up to the idea as the trade acquisition gets more reps.