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NEW YORK (AP) — Pinch-hitter Ronny Mauricio returned to the majors by lining a game-winning single in the 10th inning that gave the New York Mets a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
New York (7-4) won its fourth straight game and improved to 2-2 in extra innings already this season.
Mauricio, recalled Monday from Triple-A Syracuse when slugger Juan Soto was placed on the injured list, laced an 0-2 pitch from Paul Sewald (0-2) over the head of right fielder Corbin Carroll to drive in automatic runner Francisco Lindor from third base with one out.

Mavericks clear air on Austin Reaves injury treatment amid Lakers, JJ Redick concerns originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The Los Angeles Lakers had a big loss on their roster after Austin Reaves went down. Coach JJ Redick and Co. were up against the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road but decided to get an MRI for their guard in the next game. This meant that the Dallas Mavericks had to take care of the guard who was in pain.

Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) makes a three-point basket against Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) in the second half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Well, today was awful.

Actually, I have more to say about it. I went to bed early so I would not have to watch the game. But going to bed just after 9 PM caused me to wake at 2:15 AM.

Travel ball season is officially back, and parents are already losing their damn minds. If you thought the worst thing at an eight-and-under softball tournament was the disappointing concession stand nachos, buckle up. 
A youth softball game in Georgia plunged into chaos after an assistant coach went AWOL in the pitcher’s circle when she began throwing hands.
Meet Meredith Haskew Grant, who until recently was an assistant coach for the 8U Fury Platinum Chattanooga squad.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back-to-back World Series Champions. After winning their second straight title, they addressed two of their most glaring weaknesses by signing the best available hitter on the free agent market, Kyle Tucker, and the best available relief pitcher on the market, Edwin Diaz. 
Their payroll is massive, a sign of the tremendous increase in revenue brought in by signing Shohei Ohtani. Their investments in research, development, and scouting have also paid off, in a big way.

IOWA CITY — Iowa is working with men’s basketball head coach Ben McCollum on a contract extension, director of athletics Beth Goetz said April 7.
McCollum, who signed a six-year contract with Iowa in 2025, had a successful first season at the helm, guiding the Hawkeyes to the program’s first Elite Eight appearance since 1987.
“Ben and I have been in close contact throughout the (NCAA) tournament and feel like we’re certainly going to make some adjustments to his agreement,” Goetz said. “And so, we’ll have that done here soon and feel really good about where we are.

Jasprit Bumrah running in with the new ball is usually a moment batters approach with caution. In Guwahati, however, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi chose a different route.
In the match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI), the young batting prodigy took on Bumrah in the second over of the innings, hitting two sixes in the space of four deliveries. The game had already been shortened to 11 overs per side due to rain, adding more weight to every over.
The contest between Bumrah and Sooryavanshi had been seen as a key moment before the match.

Oct 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning during game six of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
The hero of last season’s World Series, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, returns to Rogers Centre to face the Blue Jays.

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CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 19: Donovan Mitchell #45 and Dean Wade #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers high five during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 19, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Michael Malone introductory press conference as UNC Basketball’s new head coach originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The North Carolina Tar Heels will introduce Michael Malone as the next head basketball coach on Tuesday evening. 
One of the most unconventional moves in recent years puts the former NBA championship-winning head coach in Chapel Hill for the foreseeable future. Malone is scheduled to address fans and the media alongside UNC officials at the Dean E. Smith Center.