Federal probe, Villanova’s follow-up top 2018-19 story lines
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A year ago at this time, Villanova faced the question of whether it could keep rolling after two seasons of key player losses from its 2016 […]
With 40 goals for playoffs-bound Wild, Staal has right fit
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Eric Staal was coming off his least productive NHL season since he was a teenage rookie with Carolina when Minnesota took a flier on him […]
Closing act: An uncertain future looms for college hoops
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — For the past three weeks, it’s been all about buzzer-beaters, bracket-busters and basketball — a much-needed reminder about just how beautiful this game can be. For […]
Clipping? LeBron takes on Alabama football over barber show
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James believes Alabama’s football program is offside. James contends the Crimson Tide has lifted “ideas, concepts and format” from a program on “Uninterrupted,” the digital media […]
L.A. Clippers donation to upgrade 350 public basketball courts
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers are donating $10 million to renovate hundreds of public basketball courts across the city. Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer and his wife, Connie, […]
Led by the redhead nicknamed Big Ragu, DiVincenzo and Villanova take down Michigan
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — They chanted his name from the cheap seats: “Di-Vin-cen-zo, Di-Vin-cen-zo.” By the time Donte DiVincenzo was done doing his damage, Villanova had another title and college […]
Villanova handles Michigan in winning third national championship
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Villanova has its second national championship in three years after a 79-62 victory over Michigan. The Wildcats went 31 years between their first title in 1985 […]
Mikolas homers, wins in majors return as Cards hand Brewers first loss
MILWAUKEE — Pitcher Miles Mikolas hit a home run and got the win in his return from a three-year stint in Japan, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Milwaukee 8-4 […]
Villanova and Michigan have no need for one-and-dones
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Oklahoma’s Trae Young captivated the college basketball world, dashing and dishing and filling up the hoop. Arizona’s Deandre Ayton was called a cyborg and a unicorn, […]
LEADING OFF: Lynn makes Twins debut, as Astros set for home-opener
A look at what’s happening all around the majors Monday: ___ KEEP IT GOING Lance Lynn makes his Minnesota debut at Pittsburgh after signing a $12 million, one-year contract in […]