Brantley homers, Indians beat Kennedy, D-backs 5-4
Written by BOB BAUM,AP Sports Writer
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Carlos Carrasco had a so-so day in his push for the fifth spot in the Cleveland Indians' rotation.
Cueto roughed up, Athletics top Reds
Written by GARY SCHATZ,Associated Press
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Johnny Cueto insists there's still enough time to get set for opening day.
Short-handed Akron routed by No. 5 seed VCU 88-42
Written by LARRY LAGE,AP Sports Writer
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Akron knew it would be short-handed in the NCAA tournament, playing without suspended point guard Alex Abreu.
Rose gets hot with the putter to lead Bay Hill
Written by DOUG FERGUSON,AP Golf Writer
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — He didn't miss a putt inside 15 feet. He watched good shots and answered with better ones. He ran off a string of birdies to pull away.
US to host Mexico in Columbus for WCup qualifier
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. will play its fourth straight home World Cup qualifier against Mexico at Columbus, Ohio, and will host Germany in an exhibition game at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.
Reports: NCAA investigating Syracuse
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse has been under investigation for possible NCAA violations, mostly in its basketball program, for at least a year, according to two media reports.
Cuba eyes semi-pro league to reinvigorate boxing
Written by ANNE-MARIE GARCIA,AP Sports Writer
HAVANA (AP) — Protective headgear has been the rule of the ring for more than 50 years in Cuba, which banned professional boxing shortly after the 1959 revolution.
Rose takes lead with 65 at Bay Hill; Woods 4 back
Written by DOUG FERGUSON,AP Golf Writer
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Justin Rose started out as another guy in Tiger Woods' group Thursday at Bay Hill. He wound up in the lead.