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Players' union says ball-tampering bans too harsh

SYDNEY (AP) The players’ union has asked Cricket Australia to take into account ”extraordinary contrition” shown by Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft over the ball-tampering scandal and suggested that the length of their bans be reduced.

Michigan's Beilein: 'Don't worry about me' after title miss

SAN ANTONIO (AP) The somber mood in Michigan’s locker room after the NCAA Tournament championship game had no outward effect on John Beilein. When the smiling 65-year-old coach stepped into the Alamodome hallway, he looked nothing like a man who had just missed a golden opportunity to reach his only remaining professional goal.

New Zealand, England draw 2nd test

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) New Zealand drew the second test with England on Tuesday to win the two-match series 1-0.

Indians 6, Angels 0 (4/2)

J.C. Ramirez wasn’t on his ‘A Game’ in Monday’s loss to Indians. The Halos struggled in the outfield with a huge mistake by Justin Upton near the foul line.

LA Kings Live: John Stevens ‘I think you see what guys are willing to do this point in the season!’

‘I thought we did a good job of waiting patiently and making sure we weren’t giving up anything. We knew it was going to take effort to get it done.’ Stevens is excited for the fight of the LA Kings and is looking forward for what’s to come. ‘This is an exciting game for us getting two points! The group has done a great job at focusing on what’s at hand.’

Encarnacion’s inside-park HR highlights Indians’ 6-0 win over Angels

It was the Tribe’s 12th straight win over LAA.

Rockies hit 3 home runs to beat winless Padres 7-4 (Apr 03, 2018)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Ian Desmond, Charlie Blackmon and DJ LeMahieu homered to power the Colorado Rockies past the winless San Diego Padres 7-4 on Monday night.

Encarnacion's inside-park HR highlights Indians' 6-0 win (Apr 03, 2018)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Edwin Encarnacion hit the second inside-the-park home run of his career and Tyler Naquin and Yonder Alonso cleared the fences for the Cleveland Indians, who beat Los Angeles 6-0 Monday night to spoil the Angels’ home opener and snap their three-game losing streak.

Sharks host Stars looking to end three-game losing streak (Apr 03, 2018)

Now that they’re headed back to the postseason, the San Jose Sharks will spend the final week of the season looking to complete a task that was discussed in training camp.

INSTANT ANALYSIS: DiVincenzo, D lead Nova to Michigan rout

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Villanova looked nervous early, a step slow. All those 3-pointers the Wildcats typically make, clanging.

Padres lose 7-4, drop fourth straight

The San Diego Padres entered Monday night looking for their first win of the new campaign.

Lowrie's two-run double in 7th lifts A's past Rangers 3-1 (Apr 03, 2018)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Jed Lowrie hit a two-out, two-run double in the seventh inning and the Oakland Athletics beat Texas 3-1 on Monday night, spoiling the Rangers debut of Bartolo Colon.

Maple Leafs beat Sabres 5-2, tie franchise mark for points

TORONTO (AP) William Nylander and Auston Matthews each had two goals and an assist as the playoff-bound Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Monday night.

Pacers looking to improve their playoff positioning with Nuggets matchup

Indiana Pacers–Denver Nuggets preview

WATCH: Villanova cuts down the nets at the Alamodome

Villanova wins the National Championship

Villanova’s Wright in select company with 2nd NCAA title

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Not all too long ago, Jay Wright was still one of those many standout coaches without a national championship despite repeated winning seasons and appearances in the NCAA Tournament.

Michigan unable to counter Villanova in title game defeat

SAN ANTONIO (AP) One by one, Michigan’s starters trudged to the bench in succession while the final minutes of the NCAA Tournament championship game ticked away.

Teheran hopes to solve home ballpark issues vs. Nationals (Apr 02, 2018)

ATLANTA — Julio Teheran won his three starts against the Nationals in Washington last season, going seven innings each time while giving up just two total runs and 17 hits.

Thunder seek win over wounded Warriors in playoff chase

OKLAHOMA CITY — When Carmelo Anthony played for the New York Knicks, he used to make a point of watching the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder go head to head.

Villanova caps dominating NCAA Tournament run with 79-62 victory over Michigan for 2nd championship in 3 seasons

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Villanova caps dominating NCAA Tournament run with 79-62 victory over Michigan for 2nd championship in 3 seasons.

Wild pass first test without Suter, blank Oilers 3-0

In their first game without Ryan Suter, the Minnesota Wild completed a shutout of the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night.

While Islanders play out season, Flyers close in on playoff spot (Apr 02, 2018)

NEW YORK — For the last week, the New York Islanders received reminders of what could have been. But at least they won’t have to worry about watching another team celebrate clinching a playoff berth Tuesday night when they host the Philadelphia Flyers in the penultimate home game of the season at Barclays Center.

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