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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.

Rangers punished by UEFA over anti-woke stadium banner

Rangers was sanctioned by UEFA on Tuesday after fans held up a giant anti-woke banner during a Europa League game against Fenerbahce. The Scottish club was told it would have to close its famed Copland Stand for one match if there were any repeat acts of racist and/or discriminatory behavior within two years. “This punishment must serve as a severe and significant reminder to the small minority of supporters who bring the name of Rangers into disrepute,” the 55-time Scottish champion said in a statement.