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No. 6 seed Louisville would welcome Hailey Van Lith, LSU meeting
Olivia Cochran and Merissah Russell saw the video of a former teammate apparently celebrating the possibility of facing Louisville in a potential second-round Women's NCAA Tournament game in Baton Rouge....

Arizona pulls away, ends LBSU coach Dan Monson's tenure
Arizona took control with a 17-2 run over the first four minutes of the second half and cruised to an 85-65 NCAA Tournament first-round win over Long Beach State on Thursday afternoon in Salt Lake City....

Shai Gilgeouos-Alexander heads home as Thunder meet Raptors
The Oklahoma City Thunder aim to extend their winning streak to four games Friday against the undermanned Toronto Raptors....

Playoff seeding paramount as Pacers visit Warriors
The race for playoff positioning will intensify on Friday in San Francisco when the Golden State Warriors seek a season sweep against the Indiana Pacers, who are playing their second game on a five-game road swing....

Creighton's shooting, balanced attack sends Akron packing
PITTSBURGH — Ryan Kalkbrenner racked up 23 points and eight rebounds, Baylor Scheierman added 15 points and 13 boards and hot-shooting Creighton took care of Akron 77-60 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday afternoon....

Reports: Pirates RHP Dauri Moreta has elbow surgery
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Dauri Moreta underwent elbow surgery, multiple outlets reported Thursday, and he will be out of action for up to 16 months....

Duquesne upsets BYU for first NCAA tourney win in 55 years
Dae Dae Grant scored 19 points and Duquesne picked up its first NCAA Tournament victory since 1969 by knocking off BYU 71-67 on Thursday afternoon in East Region first-round play at Omaha, Neb....

Reports: Rob Lanier out as SMU coach after 20-win season
SMU dismissed men's basketball coach Rob Lanier on Thursday, a day after the team's loss in the NIT and following a 20-win season, per multiple media reports....

Another suspension looming for Caps F Tom Wilson
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been offered an in-person hearing for high-sticking Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor on Wednesday night....

Celtics open six-game trip with visit to Pistons
The Boston Celtics are cruising along with a seven-game winning streak and the Eastern Conference leaders have a golden opportunity to keep the good times rolling during a six-game road trip....

No. 9 Michigan State stifles No. 8 Mississippi State
CHARLOTTE —Tyson Walker scored 19 points and Michigan State never trailed in claiming a 69-51 victory against Mississippi State in the NCAA West Region's first round Thursday afternoon....

Two-time major winner So Yeon Ryu, 33, retiring
After 13 seasons on the LPGA Tour, including a pair of major victories, South Korea's So Yeon Ryu announced Thursday she will retire from professional golf next month....

Rays' Jonathan Aranda hits IL with broken finger
Rays designated hitter Jonathan Aranda will open the season on the injured list with a broken right ring finger, the Tampa Bay Times reported Thursday....

New Michigan DL coach resigns after arrest
Recently hired Michigan defensive line coach Greg Scruggs resigned Thursday following an arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated....

Hawks F Jalen Johnson (ankle) ruled out vs. Suns
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has been ruled out of Thursday's road game against the Phoenix Suns with a right ankle injury....

Miami coach Katie Meier announces retirement
Katie Meier announced her retirement from coaching on Thursday after 19 seasons leading the Miami women's basketball team....

Broncos re-sign LB Justin Strnad to 1-year deal
The Denver Broncos re-signed inside linebacker Justin Strnad on Thursday to a one-year deal....

Tiger Woods officially entered into next month's Masters
Tiger Woods is officially entered into the Masters Tournament field, setting himself up to compete in the April 11-14 major at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga....

Virginia Tech C Elizabeth Kitley has torn ACL
Two-time Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year Elizabeth Kitley is done for the season with a torn ACL....

Report: Eagles signing WR Parris Campbell
The Philadelphia Eagles reached an agreement with wide receiver Parris Campbell on a one-year contract, ESPN reported Thursday....