UConn men delayed in Connecticut because of plane issues
STORRS — Defending national champion UConn had a tough time getting off the ground on the way to the Final Four.
Suns improve playoff position with win over Cavs
PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 40 points, Kevin Durant added 32 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-101 on Wednesday night.
After long rain delay, Encarnacion-Strand, De La Cruz carry Reds past Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Elly De La Cruz had RBI doubles, Frankie Montas pitched 5 2/3 innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Wednesday night after a long rain delay.
Jenner’s wife gives birth to stillborn baby, the couple says
COLUMBUS — Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner’s wife, Maggie, delivered a stillborn baby on Sunday, the couple said in a statement released by the club.
Roundup: Sifrit shuts down LCC
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Allen twirls gem, Guardians continue to roll with win over Mariners
SEATTLE — Logan Allen scattered four hits over 6 2/3 shutout innings, Steven Kwan had three hits and scored three times in his first three at-bats, and the Cleveland Guardians continued their hot start with an 8-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.
Simpson gets another shot in the NBA
On March 27, Zavier Simpson was in Toronto, gearing up for the final week of the NBA G League’s regular season with the Motor City Cruise.
Reese declares for WNBA draft via Vogue photoshoot
BATON ROUGE — Bayou Barbie is WNBA bound.
Bills agree to trade Diggs to the Houston Texans
ORCHARD PARK — The Buffalo Bills are trading their top receiving threat, Stefon Diggs, to the Houston Texans in a deal that was agreed to on Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press.
Johnson returns to Ohio State through transfer portal
COLUMBUS — Ohio State basketball is bringing one of its former players back home for his final year of college basketball.
