Everything has a price, right? Well, apparently not for Jeremiah Smith. The Ohio State Buckeyes star wide receiver revealed that he was offered "over $10 million" to transfer from Columbus this offseason. "I came to Ohio State for a reason, to win championships, develop as a player and a person and keep building on this legacy," Smith said in an interview with On3 about other schools trying to convince him to enter the portal and join their program. The soon-to-be junior is coming off a sophomore campaign that saw him lead the Big Ten in both receptions (87) and receiving yards (1,243), while logging 12 receiving scores and earning All-American honors. Smith, the consensus No. 1 prospect in the Recruiting Class of 2024 and a potential top-five pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, totaled 100-plus receiving yards in the 13 games that he appeared in last season (2025), helping the Buckeyes earn a No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff. That said, Ohio State was eliminated by the Miami Hurricanes in the quarterfinal round of the playoff. The Buckeyes finished 12-2 overall and 9-1 in Big Ten play, counting their loss to the eventual-national champion Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten Championship Game. Smith averaged 7.5 receptions for 150.5 yards per contest in Ohio State's final two games (losses to Indiana and Miami). In Smith's freshman season (2024), he totaled 76 receptions for a Big Ten-high 1,315 yards (17.3 yards per reception) and 15 touchdowns in a campaign that saw the Buckeyes win the National Championship. Smith is already fifth in Ohio State history with 27 career receiving touchdowns and sixth with 2,558 career receiving yards. He needs just nine touchdowns and 311 receiving yards next season to become first in program history in both categories.

The former Pakistan cricketers pointed out that RCB are no longer dependent on their batters, as they have quality bowlers in their side this season.

After 10,000 simulations, SportsLine's model reveals its top NBA picks today

With 21 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals, Amen Thompson was a dynamic two-way force in Houstons 119-105 win (box score) over the Phoenix Suns. He controlled the game, Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. said of Thompson.Smith finished with 20 points and 6 rebounds while making 5-of-13 shots from 3-point range (38.5%), many off assists from his third-year teammate.He was on some real PG (point guard) s tonight, Smith elaborated. He was demanding the ball, getting us in sets, and the ball pressure wasnt rattling him. He calmed us down a bit, and obviously no one can stay in front of him. He took us home in those last 10 minutes. That was big.Despite falling behind by 21 points in the games opening minutes, the Rockets still largely cruised to victory in a nationally televised showcase on NBC.It was huge growth by us tonight, Smith said postgame. That was a real big step in the right direction. Nobody panicked when it (a 26-5 run by Phoenix to start the game) was happening. We stayed together. We stayed poised. We knew our run was going to come.Beyond assists and ball-handling, Thompson made 10-of-16 shots (62.5%) from the field, and he also played strong defense versus a pair of former teammates in Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks who combined to shoot just 8-of-26 overall (30.8%) and 1-of-11 on 3-pointers (9.1%).Green and Brooks were traded to Phoenix last offseason in the blockbuster trade that brought Kevin Durant 24 points, 5-of-9 on 3-pointers) to Houston.We persevered, Thompson said postgame to Space City Home Networks Vanessa Richardson. Three of the four quarters, we turned it up, and we locked in. That was a great win.#Rockets beat the Suns 119-105 #AllFireAmen Thompson22 PTS11 REB8 ASTHe talked with @SportsVanessa after the @HoustonRockets WIN pic.twitter.com/Vlr9w3I2az Space City Home Network (@SpaceCityHN) April 8, 2026Beyond the aforementioned three players, other individual statistics of note included:Alperen Sengun: 12 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists, 6 turnovers; 5-of-15 shooting (33.3%)Reed Sheppard: 12 points, 5 rebounds in 21 minutes; 5-of-9 shooting (55.6%), 2-of-6 on 3-pointers (33.3%)Tari Eason: 12 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals, +29 in 31 minutes; 5-of-7 shooting (71.4%)Aaron Holiday: 12 points, +27 in 21 minutes; 4-of-6 shooting (66.7%), 2-of-4 on 3-pointers (50.0%)Devin Booker (Suns): 31 points, 8 assists; 7-of-16 shooting (43.8%), 2-of-6 on 3-pointers (33.3%), 15-of-16 on free throws (93.8%)The Rockets (50-29) are now on a season-best winning streak of seven games, and Tuesdays win pulled them into a tie with the Lakers for fourth place in the Western Conference standings. Los Angeles owns the tiebreaker, but with three games left in the 2025-26 regular season, the Lakers also have several injury considerations to navigate.The No. 4 spot would mean having home-court advantage in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs, and the Rockets are 28-10 at home this season.Houston Rockets HC Ime Udoka elaborates on having another 50 win season. #Rockets#Sarge@TheRocketsWirepic.twitter.com/vaAUuX0DzW BIG SARGE MEDIA LLC (@BigSargeSportz) April 8, 2026As for Tuesdays opponent, the Suns (43-36) are now locked into the West play-in tournament and will need to win a game there to advance to the playoffs.For the Rockets, Tuesdays game concluded the road portion of the 2025-26 regular season. The final three games are all at home, starting with Thursdays matchup versus Philadelphia (43-36).That 76ers-Rockets tipoff is at 7:00 p.m. Central from Toyota Center, and the game will be televised and streamed regionally on Space City Home Network and nationally via NBA League Pass.More: Rockets convert JD Davison from two-way deal to standard NBA contract"It was huge growth by us tonight"--Jabari Smith Jr after the #Rockets 119-105 WIN over the Suns He finished with 20 points and 6 rebounds@HoustonRockets I #AllFirepic.twitter.com/veP3VVtXMf Space City Home Network (@SpaceCityHN) April 8, 2026"This is my 5th team. I ain't that sentimental about every team."--Kevin Durant on facing his former team the Suns in the #Rockets 119-105 win over PhoenixKD led the @HoustonRockets with 24 points #AllFirepic.twitter.com/Xr80QM7XZl Space City Home Network (@SpaceCityHN) April 8, 2026This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Real PG: Rockets win seventh straight as Amen Thompson dominates Suns

Dive into how women's professional wrestling has evolved on WWE's biggest stage over the past 40 years.

At what point do Carlton entertain a potential trade for captain Patrick Cripps, four-time premiership winner Jordan Lewis has questioned.

He wrote: 'I wish to offer my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has reached out to me and my family to express their affection and let us know just how deeply loved my father was throughout his life.'

Konnor Griffin is with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the long haul.The 19-year-old shortstop agreed to a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pirates early Wednesday, less than a week after the former first-round pick made his major league debut.The deal, the largest in club history, includes escalators that could raise the total value to $150 million.Griffin's Pittsburgh teammates attended Wednesday's news conference to announce the deal.This week has been amazing, debut week, and then sitting here signing a contract, its been amazing, Griffin said. Its one of the best weeks of my life. ... But itll be even better if we can get a win today.Pirates owner Bob Nutting said the nine-year contract reflects the team's commitment in winning this season and in the future.This is an important step for 2026 as we look at it right now, but obviously this is a long-term commitment, Nutting said. Its a long-term statement of where were headed as an organization, where we are headed with this team. ... This obviously is an unusual and dramatic step for the Pittsburgh Pirates. So Im excited, I hope our fans are excited, I hope the city is excited, I know the organization is excited.When asked why it was important to sign for nine years, Griffin said he sees the Pirates as a winning organization.Im pumped to be a Pirate and be a part of this wonderful clubhouse, Griffin said, looking at his teammates at the back of the room. A lot of great talent back there and coaches and staff. Thank you all for being here to support me. Yall made this transition to the big leagues super easy. And Im just pumped to go compete. The goal is to win. The goal is to win a World Series. And I think we've got a great clubhouse to go do that. Im pump to be part of it.The agreement comes less than 24 hours after general manager Ben Cherington said the ingredients were in place for a long-term pact.The Pirates selected Griffin with the ninth overall pick in the 2024 amateur draft. He sprinted through the team's farm system, hitting .333 with 21 home runs, 94 RBIs and 65 stolen bases. He was one of the final cuts during spring training last month, and his stay at Triple-A Indianapolis was brief.Pittsburgh called Griffin to the majors after just a week, and he has played well through his first handful of games. Griffin laced an RBI-double in his first big-league at bat against Baltimore last Friday, and added a pair of hits, including a two-run single, in a 7-1 win over San Diego on Tuesday night that helped the Pirates to their sixth win in seven games.Griffin, who has said repeatedly he wants to stay in Pittsburgh for as long as possible, has impressed teammates with his maturity and his unique skillset.Reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes called Griffin a big leaguer through and through, though Griffin is doing his best to ignore the attention that has surrounded his arrival for a team that is trying to return to relevance and end a playoff drought that's now over a decade old.Just sticking to being myself, not trying to do too much, Griffin said Tuesday night. "Just let the game tell me the situation. Compete one pitch at a time and let it all happen.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

Few sporting events carry the mystique, tradition and global pull of The Masters. As the first major of the golfing calendar returns this week, the 2026 edition promises drama, star power and the unmistakable theatre of Augusta.From tee times and betting markets to its rich history, here is your complete guide to this year's edition of The Masters.The Basics: When and WhereThe 2026 Masters Tournament takes place from April 912 at the world-famous Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA.This year marks the 90th edition of the tournament, with a 91-player invitational field, the smallest of the four majors and arguably the most exclusive.Unlike other tournaments, entry is not open qualification - players earn invitations through strict criteria including past champions, major winners, world rankings and select amateurs.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayTee Times, Pairings and How It WorksThe Masters follows a traditional four-round stroke play format:ThursdayFriday: Opening two roundsSaturday: Moving Day Sunday: Final round and Green Jacket presentationTee times begin from around 12:40pm UK time (7:40am local), with players going out in groups of three for the first two days.After Friday, the field is cut, with only the top performers advancing to the weekend.For a full list of the opening round tee times, go to our helpful page here.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSAdam Johnson's life now seven years after prison sentence for grooming 15-year-old girlPremier League icon denies tax dodging after police launch investigation into hundreds of Deliveroo ordersRory McIlroy makes Masters history before even hitting a shotThe Course: Augusta Nationals Unique ChallengeAugusta National is not just a golf course - it is a test of nerve, precision and course management.Par: 72 Length: 7,565 yards Signature stretch: Amen Corner (holes 1113)Amen Corner remains one of the most famous and dangerous sequences in golf, where tournaments are often won, or lost, in minutes.Bookmakers Favourites: Who Leads the Betting?Heading into the 2026 Masters, one name dominates the markets:Leading contendersScottie Scheffler clear favourite (7/1)Jon Rahm around 1012/1Rory McIlroy defending champion (~1114/1)Bryson DeChambeau around 1014/1Other names to watchLudvig AbergXander SchauffeleCameron YoungTommy FleetwoodLong-shot value picksHistory shows Augusta can produce surprises.Jason Day (~70/1)Corey Conners (~100/1) Sungjae Im (~110/1)Underdogs have triumphed before; Hideki Matsuyama (45/1 in 2021) and Patrick Reed (50/1 in 2018) proving that outsiders cannot be discounted.My personal pick? I am backing J.J Spaun. Currently ranked fifth in the world and fresh from winning the Texas Open last week, the American has been priced as wide as 80/1. Definitely worth a flutter.Storylines for 2026McIlroys Title DefenceRory McIlroy returns as defending champion after completing the career Grand Slam in 2025a milestone achievement that elevated him into golf immortality.However, questions remain over his fitness after recent back issues.Schefflers DominanceWorld No.1 Scottie Scheffler arrives in fine form, even if by his lofty standards he has not won enough.The 29-year-old won The American Express in January but since then he has finished 3rd, 4th, 12 and 24th in subsequent tournaments, as well as having won twice at The Masters in four years.LIV vs PGA NarrativeA reduced LIV Golf presence still includes major contenders like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, maintaining the ongoing rivalry between tours.Notable AbsencesFor the first time in decades, neither Tiger Woods nor Phil Mickelson will featuremarking a symbolic generational shift.Traditions That Define The MastersThe Masters is as much about ritual as it is about golf:The Green Jacket: Awarded to the winner, symbolising membership at Augusta Champions Dinner: Hosted by the previous years winner Par 3 Contest: A relaxed curtain-raiser on WednesdayHonorary Starters: Legends such as Jack Nicklaus tee off proceedingsEven the course aesthetics, like the famous white bunker sand made from quartz, are steeped in tradition and meticulous presentation.A Brief History of The MastersThe Masters Tournament was founded in 1934 by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, and has been held every year at Augusta National Golf Club. Unique among golfs majors, it is always played at the same course, helping build its rich traditions and unmistakable identity.Originally called the Augusta National Invitational, it adopted its current name in 1939. Over decades, it has produced iconic moments, from Jack Nicklaus record six victories to Tiger Woods breakthrough win in 1997. The winner receives the famous Green Jacket, symbolising membership at Augusta.Known for its exclusivity, pristine course conditions and historic rituals, The Masters has become one of the most prestigious and globally recognised events in sport.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Eleven Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far fetched as it seems.