The Blue Devils and Wildcats have relied heavily on talented freshmen, but there’s reason to think a little more experience on the roster might pay additional dividends in the tournament.
Joel Embiid told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne on Saturday that he’s making progress in his recovery from a broken orbital bone and a concussion suffered last month. He hopes to return for either Game 2 or 3 of the playoffs against the Miami Heat.
CINCINNATI (AP) _ The Cincinnati Reds sunk to their worst start since 1931, losing their seventh in a row when Greg Garcia hit two home runs for the first time in his career and led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-1 win Saturday. The Reds fell to a major league-worst 2-12. Not since the Great Depression
The Dodgers have owned the NL West for the last five years, but Arizona has plans to remain a contender beyond the first few weeks of the season.
Down eight going into their half of the sixth, the Cubs rallied against the Braves, scoring 12 unanswered runs — including nine in an epic eighth — to win, 14-10, on Saturday. Javier Baez cleared the bases on a double to tie it, and Chicago went ahead on a bases-loaded walk by Kyle Schwarber. Ozzie Albies hit a leadoff homer and fell a triple shy of the cycle, driving in four runs, for Atlanta.
Alexander Rossi won the pole Saturday for the IndyCar race through the streets of Long Beach, California, edging Will Power, who will share the front row with Rossi.
Toronto had lost 10 straight playoff series openers until finally breaking through with a strong finish against the Wizards on Saturday.
Toronto had lost 10 straight playoff series openers until finally breaking through with a strong finish against the Wizards on Saturday.
Toronto had lost 10 straight playoff series openers until finally breaking through with a strong finish against the Wizards on Saturday.
Friday at Oaklawn, Unbridled Mo won the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) by 2 1/4 lengths over favorite Unique Bella and Fuhriously Kissed. Also on the card, Sassy Sienna upset in the Fantasy Stakes (G3) while favorite Amy’s Challenge finished 3rd. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
