Díaz gets 1st save since 2022 as Mets hold off Reds
CINCINNATI — Edwin Díaz pitched out of trouble in the ninth inning to earn his first save since October 2022, and the New York Mets held off the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Friday night.
South Carolina women stay perfect, surge past N.C. State
CLEVELAND — All-America center Kamilla Cardoso scored 22 points and unbeaten South Carolina emphatically kept its perfect season going, advancing to the championship game of the women’s NCAA Tournament with a 78-59 victory over North Carolina State on Friday night.
Clark and Bueckers have been in each other’s orbit for years
CLEVELAND — Their memories are blurry.
Softball: 11 players to watch this season
LIMA — Softball season is well underway despite several weather cancellations, and the showcase of area talent on the diamond is already on full display.
A look at each men’s Final Four team, through advanced stats
It feels like UConn vs. the field in the men’s Final Four, and the advanced stats show the defending champions have no glaring weaknesses.
Sampson edges Hurley for AP coach of the year
There was a moment during the NCAA Tournament when top-seeded Houston was well on its way to a 40-point rout of No. 16 seed Longwood, that helps to capture why the Cougars have become so dominant under Kelvin Sampson.
Softball notebook: Delphos Jefferson improves to 4-0
DELPHOS – How do you answer when a team sends 10 batters to the plate and takes the lead in the top of the sixth inning in a game you led by four runs not just once, but twice?
A look at each women’s Final Four team, through advanced stats
It’s a women’s Final Four full of stars. Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso and Paige Bueckers are on the court, plus Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma on the sidelines.
James declares for NBA draft and enters transfer portal
LOS ANGELES — Bronny James will enter the NBA draft after one season at Southern California that was shortened by his recovery from cardiac arrest.
