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Aldridge injured as Wizards beat Spurs to snap losing streak

Aldridge is the biggest reason the Spurs have stayed afloat without Kawhi Leonard most of this season.

It's a catch: NFL owners approve simplified catch language

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Maybe it’s too late for Jesse James and the Steelers or Zach Miller and the Bears. No matter, the NFL has a simplified catch rule designed to eliminate confusion – and, the league hopes, controversy – about receptions. Team owners unanimously approved the new language Tuesday

Players alone can’t be responsible for using helmets as weapons

Consistently lost in the ongoing efforts of the NFL to discipline players who engage in unsafe actions is the role of their coaches and teams on such behavior. Now, with the NFL implementing out of the blue a rule that prohibits players from using their helmets to initiate contact, fixing the situation

Cardinals close out spring with 1-0 loss to Blue Jays

Luke Weaver, Miles Mikolas and Jack Flaherty pitch well in final tuneups for regular season

Aldridge injured as Wizards beat Spurs to snap losing streak (Mar 27, 2018)

WASHINGTON (AP) Markieff Morris shot 7 of 7 from the floor for 15 points, Otto Porter Jr. added 14 and the Washington Wizards beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-106 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak in the middle of a tight Eastern Conference playoff race.

Florida Gators guard Jalen Hudson declares for NBA draft, won't hire agent

Florida guard Jalen Hudson, the team’s leading scorer this season, has declared for the NBA draft.

Shorthanded Celtics take on Jazz (Mar 27, 2018)

SALT LAKE CITY — Injuries to key players are piling up at an alarming rate for Boston. The injury bug is complicating efforts from the Celtics to make up ground against Toronto in the race for the Eastern Conference’s top seed.

The top 5 players Cowboys regret passing on in 2010 draft, including two elite TEs and Antonio Brown

The Cowboys, like everyone else, live with regret. We take a look at the players they probably wish they hadn’t passed on in recent drafts. Here is the 2010 edition of lament: 5. Geno Atkins, DT — Georgia Drafted 120th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals Atkins is one of the best defensive tackles

Florida guard Jalen Hudson declares for NBA draft

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida guard Jalen Hudson, the team’s leading scorer this season, has declared for the NBA draft.

Duke promotes James, Scheyer to associate head coaches

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) Duke has promoted assistants Nate James and Jon Scheyer to associate head coaches.

Sales soaring for bobblehead of Loyola-Chicago's Sister Jean

MILWAUKEE (AP) Loyola-Chicago’s Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt is depicted in a bobblehead and sales of the figurine have soared to the heavens.

Andrew Bogut won't seek late-season NBA contract

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Veteran center Andrew Bogut says he won’t return to the NBA this season in order to remain in Australia with his pregnant wife.

Thibodeau laments lack of toughness; Wolves try to hang on

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves have seven games to go in this strenuous regular season, coming tantalizingly close to the tormented franchise’s first appearance in the playoffs in 14 years.

Blazers' Harkless out; Pelicans' Rondo, Mirotic available

NEW ORLEANS (AP) The Portland Trail Blazers have scratched starting forward Maurice Harkless from Tuesday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

UNLV's McCoy leaving for NBA after freshman season

LAS VEGAS (AP) UNLV freshman center Brandon McCoy is leaving school early for the NBA.

Arizona's Alkins declares for the NBA draft

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Arizona sophomore guard Rawle Alkins has declared for the NBA draft and will hire an agent.

Boxberger named D-backs closer

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo announces Brad Boxberger as the team’s closer, leaving Archie Bradley in the versatile role he held last season.

Mariners unsure whether Suzuki will start season on DL

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Seattle Mariners are monitoring Ichiro Suzuki’s strained right calf to determine whether he’ll be on the opening day roster or the disabled list.

Here's what happened between Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick at Martinsville

The ‘NASCAR Race Hub’ crew debate if the contact between Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick was just racing, or intentional.

Retooled Rays don't have diminished expectations after busy offseason

The young Tampa Bay Rays feel they have a chance to be more competitive than an offseason of trimming salary might suggest.

Rays RHP Jake Faria pleased with how spring ended

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Jake Faria says he was happy with how his spring training ended Tuesday afternoon.

Nationals put 2B Daniel Murphy, RHP Joaquin Benoit on DL

WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have put second baseman Daniel Murphy and right-handed reliever Joaquin Benoit on the 10-day disabled list.

Kansas' Vick is among possible Final Four X factors

Lagerald Vick is part of a group that could play critical roles in determining whether Kansas, Villanova, Michigan or Loyola-Chicago wins it all.

Jaguars owner Khan calls removal of tarps 'most important'

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan calls permanently removing tarps from EverBank Field ”the most important thing” for the small-market franchise.

Injured Messi watches Argentina crushed 6-1 by Spain

MADRID (AP) With Lionel Messi rested, Argentina was crushed 6-1 by Spain on Tuesday as Francisco ”Isco” Alarcon led the way by scoring a hat trick.

Rays' Faria sparkles against Tigers in final tuneup

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Jake Faria couldn’t think of a better way to finish what’s been a mostly frustrating spring for the young Tampa Bay Rays right-hander.