Dillon Mitchell had 10 of his 15 points in the first half and Cincinnati used a 14-2 second half spurt to pull away and beat DePaul 83-61 on Tuesday in a first-round game of The Crown Tournament at La… Continue Reading
Pacers excelling down stretch, face Hornets
The Indiana Pacers will look to continue their strong charge to the regular-season finish line when they face the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday in Indianapolis.Indiana (44-31) has strengthened its… Continue Reading
Pirates call up RHP Thomas Harrington for MLB debut vs. Rays
The Pittsburgh Pirates called up right-handed prospect Thomas Harrington to make his major league debut on Tuesday against the host Tampa Bay Rays.Harrington, who will get the start versus the Rays… Continue Reading
Butler tries to slow down Boise State, Tyson Degenhart
It wasn’t clear how many teams would be motivated to compete at the inaugural College Basketball Crown, and a few programs even turned down invitations.Butler and Boise State didn’t want their seas… Continue Reading
Auburn practicing without injured Johni Broome
Johni Broome sat out practice Tuesday and will be held out again Wednesday as the Auburn Tigers complete on-campus preparation for their game with the Florida Gators at the Final Four in San Antonio.… Continue Reading
Maryland hires Texas A&M’s Buzz Williams as coach
Maryland named Texas A&M head coach Buzz Williams to the same post on Tuesday, two days after former Terrapins head coach Kevin Willard was named to the same position at Villanova.”We are thrilled… Continue Reading
‘Here to stay,’ Red Sox sign LHP Garrett Crochet to $170M deal
Left-hander Garrett Crochet is “here to stay” after signing a six-year contract extension with the Boston Red Sox worth a reported $170 million.The Red Sox confirmed the deal was done Tuesday and b… Continue Reading
Tiger Woods pulls April Fools’ prank, says he’s playing in Masters
Tiger Woods opted to have a bit of fun at the expense of those who lost track of the day on the calendar.For those who temporarily forgot, it’s not just Tuesday … it’s also April Fools’ Day.”I… Continue Reading
Veteran RHP Lance Lynn announces retirement
Long-time St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Lance Lynn announced Tuesday that he has retired from Major League Baseball after 13 seasons.”Baseball season is upon us and I’m right here on the couch a… Continue Reading
On-trend Oklahoma hires Trae Young as assistant GM of hoops
Trae Young plans to pick up a few more assists at the University of Oklahoma but in a whole new way.Young said he accepted a role as assistant general manager for Sooners basketball and will help P… Continue Reading
Five suspended after Pistons-Timberwolves brawl
The NBA suspended five players involved in Sunday’s brawl between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis with a ruling delivered Tuesday.Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart… Continue Reading
Pacers excelling down stretch, face Hornets
The Indiana Pacers will look to continue their strong charge to the regular-season finish line when they face the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday in Indianapolis.Indiana (44-31) has strengthened its g… Continue Reading
Yankees sign RHP Adam Ottavino to major league deal
The New York Yankees signed veteran right-hander Adam Ottavino and added him to the active roster Tuesday.Financial terms of the deal with the 39-year-old New York City native were not disclosed.… Continue Reading
Magic look to regain footing in clash vs. Spurs
The Orlando Magic will look to get back on the winning track when they visit the slumping San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.It will be the second game of a back-to-back set for the Magic (36-40),… Continue Reading
Surging Warriors take on slumping Grizzlies
The Golden State Warriors are gaining momentum at the right time of the season.The Western Conference is tightly bunched behind runaway leader Oklahoma City, and the Warriors have secured a spot in… Continue Reading