Ratings and attendance boost could be on way for WNBA
NEW YORK — The basketball world can’t get enough of Caitlin Clark and now that the college season is over, next up is the WNBA draft. While there is no drama about whether the Iowa guard will be the top pick, there is excitement about her arrival.
McIlroy brimming with confidence in quest for career Grand Slam
AUGUSTA — Rory McIlroy made that familiar turn off Washington Road and onto Magnolia Lane a year ago, the one that seems to suck in those fortunate enough to make it back in time, and felt as certain as ever that it was his time to win the Masters.
Morant acted in self-defense during pickup game fight, judge says
MEMPHIS — Ja Morant acted in self-defense when a teenager accused the two-time NBA All-Star of punching him during a pickup game at the home of the Memphis Grizzlies guard’s parents in 2022, a judge has ruled.
Orioles are calling up top prospect Jackson Holliday
BALTIMORE — Make way for baseball’s top-ranked prospect — yet another big addition from Baltimore’s stellar farm system.
VanDerveer retires as Stanford women’s hoops coach
STANFORD — Tara VanDerveer lent her time and energy to a young Dawn Staley behind the scenes years before the South Carolina coach started winning championships or delivering an improbable undefeated season.
NCAA men’s final sees viewership increase, but doesn’t outdraw women’s title game
For the first time, the NCAA women’s basketball championship outdrew the men.
Woods has not given up hope of winning another green jacket
AUGUSTA — Tiger Woods still thinks he can win another Masters. Recent evidence would suggest that might be a steeper climb than walking up to the 18th green at Augusta National.
Stamkos has 3 goals as Lightning beat Blue Jackets
TAMPA — Steven Stamkos had three goals and an assist, NHL points leader Nikita Kucherov picked up his fourth straight three-point game with three assists, and the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Yelich drives in 3 runs as the Brewers beat the Reds
CINCINNATI — Christian Yelich and Blake Perkins each drove in three runs, helping Joe Ross and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-5 on Tuesday night.
Fletcher’s 2-run double helps White Sox beat Guardians
CLEVELAND — Dominic Fletcher hit a two-run double in the eighth inning as the Chicago White Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with their first road win, 7-5 over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.
