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Koby Brea, who led the nation in 3-point shooting for Dayton, will play his final season at Kentucky.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Elly De La Cruz’s 443-foot home run into the bullpen sent a few Padres relievers scrambling out of the way, and Nick Lodolo combined with two relievers on a four-hitter and struck out 11 — as the Cincinnati Reds beat San Diego 5-2 on Monday night.

INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Donovan Mitchell paused while answering a question to adjust the wireless microphone pinned to the front of his wine-colored practice jersey.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals used the NFL Draft to take some of the pieces they believe were most needed to address weaknesses.

BEREA (AP) — They shared a history as fierce competitors in college, hating each other inside a rivalry as bitter as it gets.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals, seeking an offensive tackle who can play in front of franchise quarterback Joe Burrow for years to come, chose huge Georgia tackle Amarius Mims in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Bryce Harper homered in his return to the lineup following the birth of his third child, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Thursday for their second shutout win in splitting a four-game series.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has hired Baylor assistant Alvin Brooks III as associate head coach, bringing in a 20-year coaching veteran who helped build the Bears into the 2021 national champions during eight seasons with the program.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Through two games, the Cavaliers have been tough guys in these playoffs.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA athletes are now eligible to play immediately no matter how many times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements — after the association fast-tracked legislation to fall in line with a recent court order.