MLB-NEWS AP source: Bradley agrees to $24M, 2-year deal with Brewers UNDATED (AP) — Free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is joining the Milwaukee Brewers, agreeing to the parameters of a $24 million, two-year contract. That’s according to a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the details of the agreement…
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been cleared to return after spending two days in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. Pittsburgh also says assistant coach Todd Reirden will resume his duties for the Penguins’ home game against Philadelphia on Thursday night after spending two days in the…
MLB-NEWS AP source: Bradley agrees to $24M, 2-year deal with Brewers UNDATED (AP) — Free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is joining the Milwaukee Brewers, agreeing to the parameters of a $24 million, two-year contract. That’s according to a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the details of the agreement…
Iowa State (2-19, 0-16) vs. Kansas State (7-19, 3-14) Fred Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kansas; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kansas State looks to extend Iowa State’s conference losing streak to 21 games. Iowa State’s last Big 12 win came against the TCU Horned Frogs 65-59 on Feb. 25, 2020. Kansas State lost 65-43 at West Virginia on Saturday. TALE…
Butler (9-13, 8-11) vs. No. 14 Creighton (17-7, 13-6) CHI Health Center Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 14 Creighton looks for its sixth straight win over Butler at CHI Health Center Omaha. The last victory for the Bulldogs at Creighton was a 58-56 win on Feb. 16, 2015. VARYING EXPERIENCE: Creighton has been fueled by…
Southern California (20-6, 14-5) vs. UCLA (17-7, 13-5) Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern California goes for the season sweep over UCLA after winning the previous matchup in Los Angeles. The teams last met on Feb. 6, when the Trojans outshot UCLA from the field 41.1 percent to 33.9 percent and hit six more 3-pointers…
Central Arkansas (5-18, 4-11) vs. Northwestern State (9-17, 8-7) Prather Coliseum, Natchitoches, Louisiana; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Central Arkansas looks for its third straight win over Northwestern State at Prather Coliseum. Northwestern State’s last win at home against the Bears came on March 4, 2017. SQUAD LEADERSHIP: Northwestern State’s Trenton Massner has averaged 12.7 points and 4.6 rebounds…
No. 4 Illinois (19-6, 15-4) vs. No. 7 Ohio State (18-7, 12-7) Value City Arena, Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 4 Illinois goes for its fifth straight win vs ranked opponents against No. 7 Ohio State. Illinois’ last loss vs a ranked opponent came against the then-No. 21 Ohio State Buckeyes 87-81 on Jan. 16. Ohio…
Lamar (7-17, 6-10) vs. McNeese State (10-11, 4-9) Burton Coliseum, Lake Charles, Louisiana; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Lamar goes for the season sweep over McNeese State after winning the previous matchup in Beaumont. The teams last met on Jan. 30, when the Cardinals shot 38.3 percent from the field while holding McNeese State’s shooters to just 35.7 percent…
Texas A&M (8-8, 2-7) vs. No. 12 Arkansas (20-5, 12-4) Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 12 Arkansas presents a tough challenge for Texas A&M. Texas A&M has lost both of its games against ranked teams this season. Arkansas has won its last 10 games against conference opponents. PLENTY OF EXPERIENCE: Senior leadership could…
