Oneil Cruz hit his first career grand slam to help Bailey Falter and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 6-1.

In the early part of the season, giving starters more time between outings has been beneficial to their performance.

NFL Draft is just around the corner, which means the news will be coming fast and furious. Here's the latest rumors and updates.

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