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What we learned on a wild MLB Opening Day 2023
After a wild winter -- offseason chaos! new rules! the WBC! -- the 2023 MLB season kicked off Thursday. With all 30 teams taking the field and plenty of drama, it was well worth the wait.

Shohei Ohtani shocked as Hunter Renfroe makes no-look snag
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WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR
7 AND 9 P.M. ET ON ESPN NETWORKS
Predictions: Can Caitlin Clark, Iowa end South Carolina's perfect season?
Caitlin Clark and a red-hot Iowa offense face undefeated South Carolina's vaunted defense. LSU's Angel Reese clashes with Virginia Tech center Elizabeth Kitley. How will it all play out?
Who are the top 25 players in the Final Four?
Caitlin Clark remains No. 1, but the Gamecocks put eight players in the rankings.

ADJUSTING TO THE NEW RULES
From Corey Seager to Sandy Alcantara: Players and teams who will be rocked most by MLB's new rules
No more shift? A pitch clock? Here's what we're watching to see how much each rule is really impacting baseball.
Oddsmakers, bettors trying to gauge impact of new rules
David Purdum examines how MLB's new rule changes will effect sportsbook and bettors' approach to wagering.

NEW RULES IN ACTION
Rafael Devers strikes out on a pitch clock violation for Red Sox
Marcus Stroman gets called for the first pitch clock violation of the season

MLB SCOREBOARD
THURSDAY'S GAMES

AROUND THE ASSOCIATION
Lowe's 10 things: A secret tell for Anthony Davis and one of the greatest offensive seasons in history
This week, we highlight a critical sign for the Lakers and AD, the speedy Beam Team, shot diets in New York and no-dribble post-ups!
NBA MVP Straw Poll: Just when you thought this race couldn't get any closer ...
How tight is the race between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid? Can Giannis Antetokounmpo play spoiler?

A CONTENTIOUS MOMENT IN MILWAUKEE
Thanasis Antetokounmpo ejected after heated exchange with Blake Griffin
Jay Williams still likes the Bucks despite blowout loss to Celtics

NBA SCOREBOARD
THURSDAY'S GAMES

NFL DRAFT
APRIL 27-29 ON ESPN NETWORKS
Best traits and throws for the NFL draft's top quarterbacks: Comps for five potential first-rounders
What do top 2023 quarterbacks Anthony Richardson and C.J. Stroud do best, and how do their traits translate to the NFL?
Reid's NFL mock draft: Seven rounds, 259 total picks and every name you should know
Jordan Reid unveils his seven-round 2023 mock draft.
Top Headlines
- Ohtani calls own pitches, K's 10 in Angels loss
- In race for No. 1 seed, Celtics beat Bucks by 41
- Richardson flips after flashing arm for NFL execs
- Barcelona VP confirms transfer talks with Messi
- Biden lauds Hamlin's 'courage' in W.H. meeting
- Rutschman carries O's in historic 5-for-5 opener
- Rockies closer Bard starting on IL due to anxiety
- LIV's Smith: 'Real golf' talk a Masters motivator
- Barnwell: Filling NFL's big roster holes
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LeBron and Pat Bev trade shade in Lakers win
The Lakers-Bulls game was filled with entertaining shade from LeBron James, Patrick Beverley, and Austin Reaves.
Men's Tournament Challenge
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Check your bracket(s) in the 2023 Men's Tournament Challenge.
Women's Tournament Challenge
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Check your bracket(s) in the 2023 Women's Tournament Challenge.
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Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire Opening Day 2023: How the pitch clock will revolutionize MLB
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Photo by Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports 2023 NFL free agency: Seven teams with roster holes, what's next
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Check out how to watch some of the week's biggest MLB games, like Opening Day's White Sox-Astros showdown, on ESPN.
Fanatics MLB players to wear official debut uniform patches
The patches are specifically design to be later used in trading cards. Players like the Yankees' Anthony Volpe will wear it on their Opening Day uniform.
Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY S Boston Bruins record tracker: Wins, points, milestones
The B's are on pace for NHL records in wins and points, along with some individual superlatives as well. Follow along here with our updated tracker.
Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports 2023 NFL full draft order: AFC, NFC team picks for all rounds
Starting with the Carolina Panthers at No. 1 overall, here's the entire 2023 NFL draft broken down round by round.
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Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire 2023 NCAA men's hockey: Results, bracket, how to watch
The matchups in Tampa promise to be thrillers, featuring plenty of star power, high-octane offense and stellar defense.
(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File) How to watch the PGA Tour, Masters, PGA Championship and FedEx Cup playoffs on ESPN, ESPN+
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the PGA Tour, Masters, PGA Championship and FedEx Cup playoffs on ESPN and ESPN+.
Hailie Lynch/XFL How to watch the XFL: 2023 schedule, teams, players, news, more
Every XFL game will be streamed on ESPN+. Find out when and where else you can watch the eight teams compete.
Sports Betting
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The basics of betting MLB: A beginner's guide to the 2023 season
Don't know the difference between a money line and a run line? Our baseball betting glossary will help get you prepared for the 2023 MLB season.