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The draft has been called a crap shoot before, but teams in need of a quarterback like the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders and Minnesota Vikings might have to take a chance on a Blake Bortles or a Johnny Manziel in order to end their losing ways.

Injuries to center Dwight Howard and usual starting point guard Patrick Beverley have limited the Rockets as the regular season winds down, but Jeremy Lin has re-discovered his offensive touch in the final month of the season to keep Houston in near the top of the short list of title contenders.

It appears before any attempts are made at landing Costa or even the likes of Paris Saint-Germain’s Edinson Cavani or Monaco’s Radamel Falcao, Mourinho must figure out how where Samuel Eto’o and Eden Hazard might land.

Trained by Art Sherman and ridden by jockey Victor Espinoza, the blazing California Chrome won at Sana Anita by an astounding five and a quarter lengths. He also proved victorious in the San Felipe race last month

Seeking his second green jacket in three years, Watson totaled five birdies in the second round to overcome his two bogeys on the fourth and fifth holes. He’s now at 7-under 137 through two rounds heading into Saturday’s third round at Augusta.

In his second start of the season, Michael Pineda went six innings and didn’t allow a hit until the fifth in New York’s 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

Real Madrid learned their Champions League draw will be the reigning title holder and German giants Bayern Munich in the semifinals later this month, but the crucial matchup won’t stop the clubs from negotiating possible transfers.

While no charges have been filed against Colin Kaepernick or the two other NFL players allegedly involved, the investigation is centering on a possible sexual assault.

Adam Scott would be ahead by a stroke if not for his tee shot at the par-3 No. 12 coming up short of the green, and taking an unkind bounce on the rough into the adjacent pond.

Rafael Nadal re-claimed the No. 1 ranking for the first time in two years after an incredible 2013 highlighted by his eighth and record-setting victory in the French, nine other singles titles and a 75-7 overall record.

The four perceived NBA title contenders have their pros and cons, and each has taken a different path to championship contention this year.

Here are several waiver wire pick ups to consider this week, with many available in every league format.

The 2014 Masters gets underway on Thursday morning.

The threat of Tigers Woods re-discovering his early 2000s form has been lifted, and thus opens the door for the entire field.

Chris Johnson is on the open market, with the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins all considered potential landing spots for Johnson.

Adding any extra defensive help for the rest of the ever-tightening Premier League race is essentially out of the question, so Liverpool is manning up for next season as well as a likely appearance in Champions League. Bolstering the back line is highly necessary for any of Liverpool’s championship dreams.

Dallas came ever so close to clinching the NFC East and a postseason berth last year, but was severely limited due to its 30th ranked pass defense and 27th rush defense.

Recent reports indicate the Reds are hoping to strengthen their back line as well as midfield, all while keeping Luis Suarez in Merseyside.

UConn (31-8) makes its return to the final with second-year head coach Kevin Ollie guiding a guard-heavy roster through the AAC and without a true inside presence.

Real Madrid needed a surge to power past Real Sociedad.

Lionel Messi now has 25 goals on the year despite missing a stretch of games due to injury, and Barcelona keeps pace with Atletico Madrid, who dispatched Villarreal 1-0 earlier in the day.

The Bucks are presently playing in the Bradley Center, which opened in 1988, and Kohl was quoted last year as saying a new arena’s opening was imminent and necessary.

The Citizens cruised to a victory over Southampton on Saturday.

Slaying No. 1 Arizona in the West Region final to make the third Final Four in the program’s history, the Badgers are led by head coach Bo Ryan and seven-footer Frank Kaminsky.

The Huskies have re-discovered the national spotlight under second-year head coach Kevin Ollie, having last claimed a championship in 2011 after silencing upstart Butler.

Atletico kicks off La Liga play on Saturday in their match up with Villarreal, followed by Barcelona’s date with Real Betis at Camp Nou, and Real Madrid’s jaunt to Anoeta to face Real Sociedad.

While the Spurs are still on top, several other teams are using the final month of the season to prep for or make the postseason, and rise up the power rankings.

Back in December, the then No. 12-ranked Huskies beat No. 15 Florida 65-64 off a buzzer beater from senior guard Shabazz Napier, capping his 26-point, four-rebound and three-steal performance.

The two schools last met in the 2003 regional semi-final with the Wildcats coming out on top 63-57 in Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan’s first trip the Sweet 16.