Guardians acquire right-hander Avila from Padres
The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-hander Pedro Avila from the San Diego Padres on Wednesday for cash.
Verlander to make season debut on Friday night at Washington
HOUSTON — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will make his season debut Friday night at the Washington Nationals.
2024 NFL draft has lowest number of early entrants since 2011
The lure of starting a pro career early apparently isn’t quite as tempting for underclassmen now as it was in the days before college stars could profit off their name, image and likeness.
Where Ohio State’s starting QB job stands after spring practice
COLUMBUS — With 15 spring football practices in the books, Ohio State coaches are going to work figuring out what they have to work with toward the goal of going all the way in 2024.
Watson throwing full speed after shoulder surgery
BEREA — Deshaun Watson is pleased with the velocity of his passes. At least there’s one aspect of his recovery from shoulder surgery with some speed.
USA Basketball fills the 12 available slots for the Paris Olympics
LeBron James plans to go back to the Olympics. Stephen Curry is planning on going for the first time. Kevin Durant will go there with his eye on history.
Woman who accused Bauer of sex assault is now charged with defrauding
PHOENIX — An Arizona woman who accused former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer of sexual assault has been charged with defrauding the baseball player.
Softball: Wapakoneta hands St. Marys first WBL loss
ST. MARYS — Wapakoneta hasn’t been in many close situations so far this season, but the moment presented itself on Tuesday night and the Redskins were ready.
Kings eliminate the Warriors from play-in tournament
SACRAMENTO — Keegan Murray scored 32 points, De’Aaron Fox added 24 and the Sacramento Kings stayed alive in the play-in tournament, eliminating the Golden State Warriors with a 118-94 victory on Tuesday night.
Gilbert dominant on the mound as Mariners top Reds
SEATTLE — Logan Gilbert allowed three hits in 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball, Julio Rodríguez made two highlight defensive plays in the seventh inning to preserve Seattle’s lead, and the Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 on Tuesday night.
