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Top Sports Headlines – March 7, 2026
Curated from 79 sources across 1 leagues in the last 24 hours.
Last updated Mar 07, 2026 • 4:31 AM UTC
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Maxx Crosby to the Ravens: What's next for both teams, plus free agency and draft implications
Is Baltimore a contender? What's next for Las Vegas? Answering six questions about the Maxx Crosby trade.
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Sources: Raiders set to release veteran QB Smith
The Raiders are set to release quarterback Geno Smith, barring a trade, before the start of the new league year, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Source: Rams re-sign Curl in another DB splash
The Rams are re-signing safety Kam Curl to a three-year, $36 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Vikings center Kelly, 32, retires after 10 seasons
Longtime NFL center Ryan Kelly announced his retirement Friday after 10 seasons in the NFL, following an injury-filled season in 2025 with the Vikings.
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🏈 Reid's post-combine mock draft: 64 predictions
Following the combine -- and a big Rams-Chiefs trade -- Jordan Reid projects the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL draft. See all 64 pick predictions.
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Bills release 4, including CB Johnson, WR Samuel
The Bills on Friday released veteran nickel corner Taron Johnson, wide receiver Curtis Samuel, safety Taylor Rapp and cornerback Dane Jackson as they work to get cap compliant.
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OT Decker, longest-tenured Lion, asks for release
Offensive lineman Taylor Decker, the Lions' longest-tenured player, has requested his release, he announced on social media.
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Texans grant Mixon release after lost '25 season
The Texans released veteran running back Joe Mixon on Friday after he missed the 2025 season with a foot injury.
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Sources: Ravens to acquire Crosby in blockbuster
The Ravens have won the Maxx Crosby sweepstakes, beating out the Cowboys and others by sending 2026 and 2027 first-round picks to the Raiders for the star pass rusher, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Source: Patriots trading center Bradbury to Bears
The Bears found a new starting center, acquiring Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, a source told ESPN.
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NHL-worst Canucks beat the Blackhawks 6-3 to end a 7-game skid
Brock Boeser batted the puck in to break a tie at 2:40 of the third period and the NHL-worst Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-3 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak that started in January. Boeser smacked the puck past Arvid Soderblom after Linus Karlsson's cross-ice feed ramped up the goalie's stick and into the air. Max Sasson and Boeser added empty-netters.
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Cody Rhodes Defeats Drew McIntyre, Regains Undisputed WWE Championship On SmackDown
Cody Rhodes beat Drew McIntyre for his third WWE Championship in the main event of "WWE SmackDown."
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SWOCC season comes to end at NWAC tourney
Southwestern Oregon Community College saw its bid for a second straight trip to the NWAC men’s basketball final four come up short Thursday when the Lakers lost to Bellevue 78-59 in the quarterfinals in Washington. The Lakers, runners-up in 2025, couldn’t break through against the Bulldogs, who have just two losses this season and will meet Lower Columbia in the final four next week. Lower ...
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Every NFL offseason trade so far, graded: Breaking down the biggest deals around the league
The Bills, Rams and more teams have already made major moves. Here's how each trade grades out.
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Syla Swords, Olivia Olson lead No. 8 Michigan past Oregon 80-58 in Big Ten quarterfinals
Syla Swords scored 17 points and Olivia Olson had 16 as No. 8 Michigan beat Oregon 80-58 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Friday. The Wolverines (25-5) will face No. 9 Iowa in Saturday’s semifinals. The final margin was Michigan’s largest lead of the game.
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Powers girls advance to consolation final at Baker City
The Powers girls basketball team will bring back a trophy from Baker City in their first trip to the Class 1A state tournament in 30 years. Kendra Bushnell banked in a go-ahead 3-pointer in the closing seconds as the Cruisers beat Jordan Valley 58-57 in the consolation bracket. Powers will play for fourth place Saturday morning. The Cruisers battled back from an 11-point deficit at the start ...
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Why the Ravens paid two first-round picks for Maxx Crosby
The Ravens added a dominant closer to their defense, landing elite pass rusher Maxx Crosby in a blockbuster move that could reshape Baltimore’s Super Bowl hopes.
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Maxx Crosby trade grades: Raiders ace test for dealing superstar edge defender, but Ravens not far behind
Crosby finally lands on a contender, and Las Vegas gets a huge payment
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SEC women's basketball tournament 2026: Bracket, schedule and odds
South Carolina will face stiff competition as the team goes for its 10th conference tournament title in 12 years
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Anthony Davidson says Max Verstappen’s old habits are catching up with him in Australia
Max Verstappen had a rare mistake during the second practice session at the Australian Grand Prix, and Anthony Davidson pointed out that it looked like the Red Bull driver was expecting more grip than he actually had. It wasn’t an easy session for Verstappen, who came to a stop at the end of the pit lane on his first attempt to get out on track.
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Jamal Musiala on his first full Bayern Munich match since injury
Bayern Munich’s plan to gradually re-introduce Jamal Musiala to first team football is right on schedule. After appearing as a substitute in last weekend’s Klassiker, the 23-year-old got the starting nod on Friday vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach. This time, he went the distance — even donning the captain’s armband at one point late in the game. […]
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Dayton loses on Senior Night to VCU, snaps 6-game winning streak
The University of Dayton men’s basketball team’s six-game losing streak ended against the VCU Rams on Friday night.
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MMA Junkie Radio #3648: UFC 326's Rosas Jr., de Ridder, plus Sterling
Check out the latest episode of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze."
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Maxx Crosby trade winners and losers: Raiders stockpile assets, Ravens take risk, Cowboys flop
Maxx Crosby is on the move as a marquee edge pass rusher, but going to Baltimore is a bit of a surprise — so is the massive return for Las Vegas.