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1. Joe Burrow's 9-inch hands mean nothing -- here's why NFL scouts care anyway

   Every spring, the cycle of the QB Hand-Size Myth begins anew, with scouts dutifully reaching for their tape measures. But there's no evidence that bigger hands are better for NFL quarterbacks. What's the deal?

2. Burrow says he'd play for Bengals, if picked No. 1

   Heisman winner Joe Burrow said he'd have no issue playing for the Bengals if selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. "I'm not going to not play," he said. "... Whoever takes me, I'm going to show up."

3. Tagovailoa expects medical clearance March 9

   Former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa expects to be medically cleared March 9 after suffering a hip injury last season.

4. Wilder confirms Fury III, rues 40-pound costume

   Former heavyweight world titlist Deontay Wilder said he will "definitely" exercise his right to an immediate third fight with Tyson Fury, even while he bemoaned the fatiguing effects of the elaborate outfit he wore on his ring walk.

5. Clippers' Rivers sees catharsis in Kobe memorial

   Doc Rivers attended the Kobe Bryant memorial on Monday in Los Angeles and said he thought it was the first time that family, friends and the city could start to move from grieving to celebrating the Lakers great's life.

6. Michigan nixes spring trip over coronavirus fears

   After trips to Italy, France and South Africa over the previous three springs, the Michigan football program will not be traveling overseas due to coronavirus concerns, the school said.

7. Altuve grazed by pitch, Astros booed on road

   Jose Altuve was loudly booed Monday when he was introduced for his spring training road debut, cheered when he struck out and called a cheater by several fans before he was nicked in the foot by a pitch.

8. The intersection of emotion at Kobe Bryant's memorial

   On Feb. 24, thousands gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate the life of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others who died in a helicopter crash. These were the moments in the margins of the spotlight.

9. Fits for MLB free agents still available after spring training games have started

   We look at which unsigned players are ready to help ballclubs in need -- and their best potential landing spots.

10. Why Vlad Jr., Bichette and Biggio are ready for the next step

    The Blue Jays' trio of famous baseball sons has the talent and poise to succeed.