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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angels Angels started spring training without Shohei Ohtani for the first time since 2017 and with a new manager in Ron Washington. Ohtani, the unprecedented two-way star, left for a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Washington took over after Phil Nevin was fired and Washington hopes to get the …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. RENO, Nev. (AP) — Jamal Mashburn Jr. made a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the final minutes and scored 17 points to help New Mexico beat Nevada 83-82 …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Hunter Cattoor scored a season-high 20 points, Lynn Kidd added 12 points and matched a career best with 15 rebounds, and Virginia Tech never …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Robert Morris Colonials (10-15, 6-8 Horizon League) at Youngstown State Penguins (18-8, 10-5 Horizon League) Youngstown, Ohio; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Penguins -10.5; over/under is …

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Paul Skenes would love to be on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ opening-day roster. However, the top overall pick in last year’s draft isn’t stressing out while taking part in his first major league spring training. The hard-throwing 21-year-old right-hander and the rest of the Pirates pitchers and catchers took part in their first workout on Wednesday. It …

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to convert rookie guard Craig Porter Jr.’s two-way contract into a standard four-year deal, a person familiar with the team’s plans told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. Porter has been an unexpected contributor this season for the Cavs, who have gone 22-5 since Dec. 16 and moved into the No. 2 …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Utah Tech Trailblazers (10-14, 6-7 WAC) at Grand Canyon Antelopes (22-2, 12-1 WAC) Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah Tech takes on the Grand Canyon Antelopes …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Milwaukee Panthers (12-13, 7-7 Horizon League) at Cleveland State Vikings (15-10, 8-6 Horizon League) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Vikings -4; over/under is 156 BOTTOM …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Charleston (SC) Cougars (18-7, 9-3 CAA) at Northeastern Huskies (10-15, 5-7 CAA) Boston; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charleston (SC) visits the Northeastern Huskies after Frankie Policelli …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. IUPUI Jaguars (6-20, 2-13 Horizon League) at Detroit Mercy Titans (0-26, 0-15 Horizon League) Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Detroit Mercy hosts the IUPUI Jaguars after …