Stylistic versatility: Those left in the NCAA Tournament have proven they can win a lot of ways

Houston and Gonzaga met in a second-round NCAA Tournament matchup last weekend in Wichita, Kansas, that could as easily have been played in the Final Four, the way Kelvin Sampson’s and Mark Few’s teams had played throughout the season. The Cougars were No. 1 in scoring defense, more than a half-point better than the next-best team. The Bulldogs were No. 2 in scoring offense, trailing only Alabama in putting up nearly 87 points per game.

In Paige Bueckers’ farewell to Gampel Pavilion, KK Arnold gives UConn women glimpse into the future

STORRS — Perhaps the most important play of the UConn women’s basketball team’s first-quarter comeback against South Dakota State on Monday night resulted in KK Arnold lying flat on her back. The No. 2 seed Huskies had an ugly start to their second-round NCAA Tournament matchup with the No. 10 seed Jackrabbits, going 0-for-7 over the opening minutes of the game. But the energy palpably shifted …

Monday’s prep highlights: Rantoul baseball, Fisher softball, Central soccer win big

Mar. 25—In baseball Three hits from — including a triple — helped the Chargers secure a road win over the Panthers (2-2) in nonconference play, with adding a double among two hits of his own to help the winning cause. racked up eight strikeouts in four innings on the bump for the Chargers (1-3), with ‘s three-hit effort leading the Panthers. Two hits apiece from , and helped the Maroons (4-2) …

Rangers will start season with Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker, but not Evan Carter

Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker have both made the opening day roster with the Texas Rangers, and the recent first-round draft picks will fill the final two spots in the rotation. The Rangers also said Tuesday that Evan Carter will start the season in the minor leagues. An outfielder who made a dazzling debut late in 2023 before a standout postseason in the club’s run to the World Series championship, Carter had an injury-plagued 2024.

Angels release former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak, opening a roster spot for an outfielder

The Los Angeles Angels released outfielder Mickey Moniak on Tuesday. Moniak hit .219 with 14 homers and 49 RBIs last season for the Angels, who acquired the former No. 1 overall pick from Philadelphia in August 2022 in a trade for pitcher Noah Syndergaard. In 2 1/2 seasons with Los Angeles, Moniak batted .242 with 100 RBIs and a .709 OPS.

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