Grizzlies star Ja Morant will come off the bench for the first time in his career Wednesday night against the Rockets as he returns from an eight-game suspension.
Sources: Irish finalizing deal to hire Shrewsberry
Micah Shrewsberry, who led Penn State to its first NCAA tourney berth since 2011, will sign a 7-year deal to be basketball coach at Notre Dame, sources told ESPN.
Turner: Arsenal’s Balogun ‘great’ option for U.S.
Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner said Gunners’ teammate Folarin Balogun, currently on loan at Reims, would be “a great addition” to the USMNT.
Altuve has surgery; no activity at least 2 months
Astros star Jose Altuve, who suffered a fractured right thumb after being hit by a pitch, will not resume baseball activities for at least two months.
Wooden finalist Bacot opts for 5th season at UNC
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot, a Wooden Award finalist who averaged 15.9 points and 10.4 rebounds, will return for a fifth season with the Tar Heels.
Zion cleared for activity, to miss 2 more weeks
Pelicans star Zion Williamson, who has been sidelined since January, has been cleared for on-court activity and will be reevaluated in two weeks.
Clips star George to be reevaluated in 2-3 weeks
Paul George has a sprained right knee and the Los Angeles Clippers All-Star will be reevaluated in two to three weeks.
Source: Jets add Hardman to crowded WR room
Former Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman has agreed to terms with the Jets on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Russia barred from all hockey worlds in 2023-24
Russia and Belarus teams have been excluded by the International Ice Hockey Federation from all its world championships next season.
Sources: Canadian billionaire eyes Commanders
Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos has become the newest potential bidder to tour the Washington Commanders’ stadium and training facility as he seeks to buy the franchise, league sources told ESPN.