Dylan Cease pitches 4 crisp innings for Chicago White SoxDylan Cease pitches 4 crisp innings for Chicago White Sox
PHOENIX (AP) — Dylan Cease said it was probably the best he had ever commanded his fastball.
Day: March 5, 2020
Francesco Molinari withdraws from Bay Hill with back injuryFrancesco Molinari withdraws from Bay Hill with back injury
ORLANDO, Fla. — Defending champion Francesco Molinari withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard on Thursday because of a back injury. Molinari shot 64 in the final round last year at Bay Hill for a two-shot victory, his eighth title worldwide. He reached the semifinals of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play a few weeks later, and then had a two-shot lead with seven holes to play in the Masters when he twice hit into the water and Tiger Woods rallied to win. The Italian has not won since Bay Hill, and he has said on more than one occasion that the Masters took a lot out of him. Molinari was scheduled to play Thursday morning with Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose. He was replaced in the 120-man field by Kyoung-Hoon Lee. Lee and his wife were involved in a minor car accident on Wednesday. While he is battling soreness, he teed it up for his first Arnold Palmer Invitational start.
Dayton’s flying: Obi Toppin soaring to stardomDayton’s flying: Obi Toppin soaring to stardom
In a season that’s forced us to rethink our expectations of what a college hoops star will look like, Toppin’s emergence has been the best measure of the post-Zion era.
Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Round 1: Leaderboard, tee times, TV timesArnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Round 1: Leaderboard, tee times, TV times
Round 1 of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard begins today. Here’s everything you need to know to follow the action from Bay Hill. Round 1 leaderboard Round 1 tee times HOW TO FOLLOW Television: Thursday-Friday, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel). Saturday, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (Golf Channel). Saturday, 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. (NBC). Sunday, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (Golf Channel). Sunday, 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. (NBC). PGA TOUR LIVE: Thursday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Featured Groups and Featured Holes). Radio: Thursday-Friday, 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. (PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM and PGA). FEATURED GROUPS Sungjae Im, Marc Leishman, Rickie Fowler Thursday: 12:44 p.m. ET (No. 1 tee); Friday: 7:54 a.m. ET (No. 10 tee) Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy, Francesco Molinari Thursday: 7:54 a.m. ET (No. 10 tee); Friday: 12:44 p.m. ET (No. 1 tee) Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Reed Thursday: 12:56 p.m. ET (No. 1 tee); Friday: 8:06 a.m. ET (No. 10 tee) Adam Scott, Jason Day, Brooks Koepka Thursday: 8:06 a.m. ET (No. 10 tee); Friday: 12:56 p.m. ET (No. 1 tee) MUST READS Arnie & Tiger: Memorable moments through the years Insider: Hard putts look easy on Sunday at Bay Hill’s 18th hole Matthew’s Palmer-like gesture earns Bay Hill invite Sungjae Im’s special connection to Palmer Style Insider: Fowler, Puma honor Palmer Power Rankings Expert Picks The First Look
Eastern Illinois wins 67-61 to advance in OVC tournamentEastern Illinois wins 67-61 to advance in OVC tournament
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Josiah Wallace scored 25 points and sixth-seeded Eastern Illinois defeated No. 7 seed Jacksonville State 67-61 in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament Wednesday night.
Second-year Luka Doncic sets Mavericks’ career triple-double record (video)Second-year Luka Doncic sets Mavericks’ career triple-double record (video)
Luka Doncic scored 30 points, helping the Mavericks hold off the New Orleans Pelicans 127-123 in overtime.
3’s are wild: Heat set record from deep, top Magic 116-1133’s are wild: Heat set record from deep, top Magic 116-113
It took a record-setting night from 3-point range for the Miami Heat to beat the Orlando Magic. Duncan Robinson scored 27 points, all of them coming from beyond the arc, and the Heat hit a franchise-record 22 3-pointers in their 116-113 win over the Magic on Wednesday night. Goran Dragic scored 25
Doncic breaks Mavs’ triple-double record, beats WilliamsonDoncic breaks Mavs’ triple-double record, beats Williamson
Luka Doncic scored 30 points and broke Dallas’ career triple-double record with his 22nd, helping the Mavericks hold off the New Orleans Pelicans 127-123 in overtime Wednesday night. Doncic added 17 rebounds and 10 assists, and Kristaps Porzingis had 34 points and 12 rebounds in the nationally televised
Giannis: LeBron’s elite ability at 35 an inspirationGiannis: LeBron’s elite ability at 35 an inspiration
Ahead of the Bucks’ matchup with the red-hot Lakers on Friday, Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s inspired by LeBron James’ ability to perform at an elite level at age 35.
Luka Doncic breaks Mavericks triple-double record as team tops Pelicans in OTLuka Doncic breaks Mavericks triple-double record as team tops Pelicans in OT
The Slovenian superstar broke Jason Kidd’s record of 21 triple-doubles on Wednesday.
