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UConn guard Paige Bueckers reacts as the game ends during an Elite Eight college basketball game against Southern California in the women's NCAA Tournament, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Paige Bueckers lifts UConn back to the Final Four with 80-73 win over JuJu Watkins and USC

After being a spectator a year ago, Paige Bueckers is headed back to the Final Four after scoring 28 points and lifting UConn to a 80-73 win over Southern California in the women’s NCAA Tournament. … more

By TIM BOOTH | 4/2/24

FILE - LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, left, celebrates with running back Derrius Guice (5) following a win over Mississippi in an NCAA college football game Oct. 21, 2017, in Oxford, Miss. LSU and 10 former students who sued the school over alleged mishandling of sexual assault and domestic violence complaints against football players and others at Louisiana’s flagship state university have settled the case, a judge wrote in a March 28, 2024, order. Four of the the plaintiffs in the 2021 civil case accused former star running back Guice of sexual misconduct. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

LSU settles case involving sexual assault, domestic violence allegations against football players

LSU and 10 former students who sued the school over alleged mishandling of sexual assault and domestic violence complaints against football players and others at Louisiana’s flagship state … more

4/2/24

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) goes to the basket between New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) and forward Herbert Jones (5) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, April 1, 2024. The Suns won 124-111. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111

Devin Booker scored 52 points, the fifth-highest scoring game of his career, to power the Phoenix Suns to a 124-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, bringing them within a game … more

4/2/24

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates with teammates after defeating LSU in an Elite Eight round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

After beating the Hornets, Celtics intently watch TV coverage of Caitlin Clark leading Iowa past LSU

After the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night, the focus of the NBA’s best team quickly turned to something else: watching Caitlin Clark and the final minutes of Iowa’s … more

By STEVE REED | 4/1/24

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates after defeating LSU in an Elite Eight round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa back to Final Four, scoring 41 points in 94-87 win over defending champ LSU

Caitlin Clark made nine 3-pointers and finished with 41 points and 12 assists in a sensational performance as Iowa knocked defending national champion LSU out of the women’s NCAA Tournament with a … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 4/1/24

Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston's Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto

Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros threw the first no-hitter in the major leagues this season, blanking the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0. The right-hander struck out seven and walked two. He walked George … more

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | 4/1/24

Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer, left, celebrates hitting a grand slam with his teammates during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Steer hits grand slam in 10th, Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia 6-3; Phillies' Harper hitless again

Spencer Steer hit a grand slam in the 10th inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night. Steer clubbed a 2-1, 91 mph fastball off Connor Brogdon. … more

By AARON BRACY | 4/1/24

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) puts up a three-point shot against LSU during the third quarter of an Elite Eight round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

Iowa's Caitlin Clark matches March Madness 3-point record with 9 in Elite Eight game against LSU

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark tied a women’s NCAA Tournament record hitting by nine 3-pointers Monday night, many from well beyond the arc, in Iowa’s Elite Eight game against LSU. Clark made her ninth 3 … more

4/1/24

South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso (10) takes a selfie with a fan after defeating Oregon State in an Elite Eight round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

South Carolina leading scorer and rebounder Kamilla Cardoso to enter WNBA draft

South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso says she will enter this year's WNBA draft. The 6-foot-7 senior announced her decision on social media Monday night. Cardoso could've come back for a fifth season, … more

4/1/24

Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen celebrates his double during the seventh inning of an opening-day baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Pittsburgh Pirates see significance in being 5-0 for the first time in 41 years

Let other folks downplay the way the Pittsburgh Pirates have begun 2024. Manager Derek Shelton is thrilled that his club is 5-0 for the first time in 41 years. Pittsburgh also has scored at least a … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 4/1/24

A large American flag is displayed during the Star-Spangled Banner before an opening day baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Rockies LF Nolan Jones makes another defensive mistake in loss to Cubs

Nolan Jones made no excuses. He felt he should have made the play. Again. Jones had another adventure in left field during Colorado’s 5-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs a day after he made a costly … more

By JAY COHEN | 4/1/24

Western Kentucky head coach Steve Lutz watches from the bench in the first half of a first-round college basketball game against Marquette in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2024, in Indianapolis, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Steve Lutz hired as basketball coach at Oklahoma State after one season at Western Kentucky

Steve Lutz was hired Monday as the basketball coach at Oklahoma State after one season at Western Kentucky. The 51-year-old Lutz has a 69-35 career record and has led his teams to the NCAA Tournament … more

By CLIFF BRUNT | 4/1/24

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga throws against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Shota Imanaga stars in major league debut as Cubs beat Rockies 5-0 in Wrigley Field opener

Shota Imanaga pitched six sparkling innings in his major league debut, and the Chicago Cubs used another defensive mistake by Nolan Jones to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0. Working in short sleeves on … more

By JAY COHEN | 4/1/24

North Carolina State's Michael O'Connell (12) reacts after a basket by DJ Burns Jr. (30) against Duke during the second half of an Elite Eight college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Dallas, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

UConn, Purdue, Alabama, NC State ride transfer portal additions straight into the Final Four

Reigning national champion Connecticut, Purdue, Alabama and North Carolina State all made their Final Four push with help from the transfer portal. Each school added at least one fifth-year player … more

By AARON BEARD | 4/1/24

Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper, left, and assistant coach Joh Harper, right, shout towards the court during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Green Bay in the NCAA Tournament in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, March 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Tennessee fires Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper after 5 seasons

Tennessee has fired Kellie Harper as the Lady Vols coach after five seasons. Athletic director Danny White announced Monday that Harper would not return for another season as Tennessee’s women’s … more

By TERESA M. WALKER | 4/1/24

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Josh Sborz, left, and manager Bruce Bochy, right, walk the Commissioner's Trophy onto the field before the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Texas Rangers set for 2024 road debut after last year's record 11-0 postseason run

The Texas Rangers are set for their road opener after their MLB-record run of 11 consecutive postseason victories away from home last season. The World Series champs play at Tampa Bay on Monday … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 4/1/24

New York Yankees' Juan Soto celebrates after hitting an RBI single during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Welcome, newcomers: Soto, Burnes and Chapman have made strong impressions after switching teams

The New York Yankees opened 2024 with a four-game sweep at Houston, and their new star outfielder made big plays the whole way. Juan Soto threw the tying run out at the plate in the ninth inning of … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 4/1/24

UConn head coach Dan Hurley celebrates after defeating Illinois in the Elite 8 college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Tall Final Four task: Beating reigning champion UConn will not be an easy task in the desert

The 2024 version of March Madness has apexed to a trio of streak busters in the desert. N.C. State is in the Final Four for the first time since Jim Valvano ran around trying to find someone to hug … more

By JOHN MARSHALL | 4/1/24

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) reacts near Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) after the team defeated Tennessee in an Elite Eight college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Final Four road for Purdue began with look in the mirror and decision to stay the course

Instead of rebuilding with transfer portal or overhauling the roster with some splashy NIL deals when its season came to an embarrassing halt last year, Purdue looked straight in the mirror. Even … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 4/1/24

FILE - Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Oct. 22, 2023, in Baltimore. A Florida sheriff's department on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, said it has a domestic violence warrant seeking the arrest of Sutton and asked for public help in finding him. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Former NFL defensive back Cameron Sutton turns himself in after weeks of evading law enforcement

Cameron Sutton has turned himself in, ending a weekslong search for a former NFL defensive back who was wanted for a domestic violence warrant. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced … more

4/1/24

South Africa man convicted in deaths of 2 Alaska Native women faces revocation of U.S. citizenship

Here’s how Phish is using the Sphere's technology to give fans something completely different

Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula explores selling non-controlling, minority stake in franchise

The EPA is again allowing summer sales of higher ethanol gasoline blend, citing global conflicts

Crews turn sights to removing debris from ship's deck in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup