Jacob deGrom said he was ‘not thrilled’ after lasting just 3.2 innings, giving up five runs on six hits in his first start as a Texas Ranger against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.
Bruins wrap up Presidents’ Trophy with OT win
David Pastrnak scored his 53rd goal of the season 41 seconds into overtime and the Boston Bruins wrapped up the Presidents’ Trophy with their franchise-record 58th victory, 2-1 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.
Ohtani calling own game via PitchCom vs. A’s
Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani’s decision to call his own game through a PitchCom device Thursday night against Oakland is directly related to the pitch clock.
Clark, Boston finalists for women’s Wooden Award
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston headline the finalists for the Wooden Award.
Edey, Jackson-Davis among finalists for Wooden
Purdue’s Zach Edey, Indiana’s Trayce Jackson-Davis, Gonzaga’s Drew Timme, Houston’s Marcus Sasser and Kansas’ Jalen Wilson are Wooden Award finalists.
Rutschman carries O’s in historic 5-for-5 opener
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman became the first catcher with five hits on Opening Day since at least 1900, going 5-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs in Baltimore’s 10-9 victory over the Red Sox.
Rockies closer Bard starting on IL due to anxiety
Rockies closer Daniel Bard will open the season on the injured list because of anxiety.
Biden lauds Hamlin’s ‘courage’ in W.H. meeting
President Joe Biden praised Bills safety Damar Hamlin for turning “recovery into action,” saying after their meeting Thursday that Hamlin’s “courage, resilience, and spirit inspired the American people.”
Staley: The ‘juice’ is winning the national title
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley says her team needs no extra motivation ahead of Friday’s Final Four showdown against Iowa and AP Player of the Year Caitlin Clark: “The juice is in the winning the national championship.”
Richardson flips after flashing arm for NFL execs
After showing off his arm for NFL coaches and scouts, QB Anthony Richardson stuck the landing on a roundoff backflip to cap his Florida pro day workout.