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Women's NCAA Spokane 4 roundup: No. 2 UConn destroys No. 15 Arkansas State
Azzi Fudd scored 27 points on 10-for-13 shooting, and No. 2 seed Connecticut sprinted to a 103-34 win over No. 15 seed Arkansas State in the first round of the Women's NCAA Tournament on Saturday afternoon in Storrs, Conn.,Sarah Strong and Ashlynn Shade added 20 points apiece for Connecticut (32-3)....
Blue Jays OF Daulton Varsho (shoulder) to open season on IL
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho will begin the season on the injured list as he continues his recovery from right shoulder surgery last September.,Toronto manager John Schneider said Saturday that Varsho needs more time for his rotator cuff to heal.,The Blue Jays want Varsho available to...
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...
Report: Anthony Davis could return during Mavs' road trip
Anthony Davis is "in increasingly strong contention" to return during the Dallas Mavericks' upcoming four-game road trip, per NBA insider Marc Stein.,The Mavericks will begin the trip on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. After midweek matchups against the New York Knicks and Orlando Magic, they will...
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...
Reports: Giants OF/DH Jerar Encarnacion fractures left hand
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion has a fractured left hand, according to multiple media reports.,Encarnacion suffered the injury during Friday's spring training game while trying to make a catch in the outfield. It was unclear Saturday how much time he will miss.,The 27-year-old was...
Report: Jackson Jobe, Tigers' top prospect, earns rotation spot
Right-hander Jackson Jobe, one of the top prospects in baseball, has earned a spot in the Detroit Tigers' starting rotation, MLB.com reported Saturday.,Casey Mize, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft who has to yet to fulfill his potential with the Tigers, also will be in the rotation.,MLB ...
Report: RHP Jackson Jobe, Tigers' top prospect, earns rotation spot
Right-hander Jackson Jobe, one of the top prospects in baseball, has earned a spot in the Detroit Tigers' starting rotation, MLB.com reported Saturday.,Casey Mize, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft who has to yet to fulfill his potential with the Tigers, also will be in the rotation.,MLB ...
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, ...
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...
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...
Damon Evans named athletic director at SMU
Damon Evans has been named the new athletic director at SMU, the school announced.,This will be Evans' third AD post. He previously led the athletic programs at Georgia (2004-10) and Maryland (2017-25).,"Our goal was to find a leader who shared our vision for the future of SMU Athletics -- one of co...
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....
Union coach Bradley Carnell faces former club St. Louis City
Bradley Carnell guided St. Louis SC through its first two seasons as an expansion team but he was dismissed in July when he was unable to follow up a surprising inaugural season.,Six months after his firing, Carnell was hired by the Philadelphia Union, and his new team is off to a strong start headi...
Dynamo's Nicolas Lodeiro set for emotional return to Seattle
A familiar face will return to Seattle when the Sounders play host to the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night.,Midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro, who led the Sounders to four MLS Cup appearances, including a pair of titles, and a CONCACAF Champions League crown, will return to Lumen Field for the first time s...
Hot Nashville SC clashes with goal-starved CF Montreal
After handing the Philadelphia Union their first loss of the season, Nashville SC will look to make it three wins in a row as they face visiting CF Montreal on Saturday evening.,On Sunday, Nashville (2-1-1, 7 points) saw Ahmed Qasem score the eventual match-winner in the 44th minute before Hany Mukh...