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Rays' Shane McClanahan removed from game with apparent arm injury
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan left his final spring training start against the Boston Red Sox with an apparent injury to his pitching arm.,Coming off Tommy John surgery, McClanahan has not appeared in a major league game since August 2023.,McClanahan pitched 2 1/3 innings and surrender...
Mark Sears, Alabama set to battle defensive-minded Saint Mary's
Second-seeded Alabama and its East Region second round opponent, No. 7 seed Saint Mary's, come into Sunday's matchup in Cleveland each having received a dose of high-stakes basketball.,The Crimson Tide (26-8) held off a stiff challenge from Horizon League champion and No. 15 seed Robert Morris, 90-8...
Reports: Giants reach 1-year deal with WR Zach Pascal
The New York Giants agreed to terms on a one-year contract with wide receiver Zach Pascal on Saturday, per multiple reports.,Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed for Pascal, who visited the Giants on Monday.,Pascal, 30, did not have a catch while playing predominantly on special teams last...
Pistons face struggling Pelicans for second time this week
The Detroit Pistons thrashed New Orleans on the Pelicans' home floor on Monday. New Orleans will get a quick chance to atone for that embarrassing defeat when it visits Detroit on Sunday afternoon.,Detroit led by 22 points by the end of the first quarter and 31 at halftime en route to a 127-81 romp....
Arizona State tabs GCU's Molly Miller as women's basketball coach
Arizona State didn't have to go far to find its next women's basketball coach, hiring Molly Miller away from Grand Canyon.,Miller led Grand Canyon to its first NCAA Tournament this season. The 13th-seeded Lopes lost their first-round game to fourth-seeded Baylor, 73-60, on Friday in Waco, Texas.,The...
Duke braces to face familiar foe in Jeremy Roach, Baylor
RALEIGH, N.C. -- There should be a familiar feel for top-seeded Duke in its NCAA Tournament second-round game with ninth-seeded Baylor on Sunday afternoon.,The Blue Devils will encounter some old friends, adding to their experiences just a half-hour drive from campus.,Baylor guard Jeremy Roach was a...
Tigers CF Parker Meadows (shoulder) out at least 4 more weeks
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows remains out due to a nerve issue in his throwing shoulder and can't throw a ball for four more weeks.,Manager A.J. Hinch told reporters Saturday morning that Meadows can take part in non-throwing drills, including running, light batting and fielding.,"If ...
NBA fines Nets, Pacers players after altercation
The NBA issued fines to Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard and center Myles Turner as well as Brooklyn Nets forward Trendon Watford following their altercation on the court.,Turner and Watford were assessed fines of $35,000, while Nembhard was docked $20,000.,With 4:48 left in the fourth quarter, ...
Report: Yankees to retain RHP Carlos Carrasco
The New York Yankees are planning to add right-hander Carlos Carrasco to their big-league roster, YES Network reported Saturday morning.,Signed to a minor league deal in February, Carrasco was eligible to opt out and explore other opportunities before electing to remain in pinstripes with a Yankees ...
Report: Royals acquire OF/1B Mark Canha from Brewers
The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder/first baseman Mark Canha from the Milwaukee Brewers for a player to be named later or cash considerations, MLB.com reported.,Canha, 36, signed a minor league deal with the Brewers. He is just 2-for-23 with one homer, four strikeouts and four walks in Cactus...
Reports: Arizona State tabs GCU's Molly Miller as women's basketball coach
Arizona State didn't have to go far to find its next women's basketball coach, hiring Molly Miller away from Grand Canyon, multiple outlets reported.,The Sun Devils had yet to make the news official as of Saturday morning.,Miller led Grand Canyon to its first NCAA Tournament. The 13th-seeded Lopes l...
Virginia tabs VCU's Ryan Odom as head coach
Virginia named Ryan Odom as the 13th head coach in the program's history on Saturday morning.,The Cavaliers learned all about Odom in 2018, when upstart UMBC made history under his direction by becoming the first No. 16 seed to defeat a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament by upending Virginia.,Odom, 5...
Defending champ UConn eager to take fight to top-seeded Florida
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Top-seeded Florida and eighth-seeded UConn share common NCAA Tournament resumes. Their styles might be considerably different when they meet Sunday afternoon in a second-round game in West Region.,Florida (31-4) has a high-powered offense and depth for days. UConn (24-10) might be m...
Lewis Hamilton notches first victory for Ferrari in sprint race
Lewis Hamilton has his first Formula 1 victory under his belt with Ferrari.,Hamilton, in only his second weekend driving for Ferrari, qualified on the pole and won the 19-lap sprint race on Saturday morning ahead of qualifying for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.,"From Lap 1 here this weekend, I've been...
John Calipari vs. Rick Pitino: A Rivalry Renewed on College Basketball’s Biggest Stage
John Calipari and Rick Pitino meet again as Arkansas faces St. John’s in a high-stakes NCAA Tournament showdown with a Sweet 16 spot on the line....
Stephen Curry Is Tired? Not So Fast
Steph Curry’s legs might be tired, but his game isn’t. The Golden State Warriors’ star is proving age is just a number as he carries his team above expecations....
Stanley Cup Playoffs Matchups Taking Shape: Nothing Easy in Postseason
NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs are taking shape despite a few tight races, these playoffs are heating up to be very competitive where nothing will come easily....
Ole Miss meets Iowa State -- 'one of the best' -- in second round
MILWAUKEE -- Ole Miss probably can't afford another late letdown when the sixth-seeded Rebels face third-seeded Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament's South Region on Sunday evening.,Ole Miss (23-11) staved off a furious rally by 11th-seeded North Carolina -- which cut a 22-point de...
Illinois healthy for second-round matchup with Kentucky
MILWAUKEE -- Third-seeded Kentucky will face a maturing Illinois team getting healthy at the right time in a second-round matchup in the NCAA Tournament's Midwest Region on Sunday.,Sixth-seeded Illinois (22-12) advanced with an 86-73 victory over 11th-seeded Xavier on Friday. Kentucky (23-11) pulled...
After NCAA snub, SMU looks to keep NIT success going vs. Oklahoma State
Coach Andy Enfield has no doubt that SMU could be winning games in the NCAA Tournament right now. But the Mustangs didn't get a spot in the event and were relegated to being a No. 1 seed in the NIT.,The Mustangs (24-10) responded by defeating Northern Iowa 73-63 Wednesday in the opening round and wi...