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GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds are bracing for the possibility of another key player being unavailable for the season opener — after second baseman Matt McLain’s recent injury to his non-throwing shoulder.

COLUMBUS (AP) — Jamison Battle scored 17 points, including a go-ahead three-pointer from the corner with 41 seconds left, and Ohio State knocked off Cornell 88-83 on Tuesday night in the NIT.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jerry Jeudy is already going deep for the Browns.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Texas A&M Aggies improved their candidacy for the NCAA Tournament at Kentucky’s expense, and coach John Calipari got another reminder that his Wildcats must defend better to finish this season in a winning fashion.

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State removed the interim tag from men’s basketball coach Jake Diebler’s title on Sunday, and announced he will receive a five-year contract.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 28 points to help No. 13 Illinois overcome a 10-point second-half deficit — and beat Ohio State 77-74 in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday night.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds are exploring their options after starting center fielder T.J. Friedl broke his right wrist on a diving play in spring training last Saturday.

CHICAGO (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals signed Sonny Gray, Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson.

The nine Bowl Subdivision conferences and Notre Dame reached an agreement on Friday on a six-year deal to continue the College Football Playoff through the 2031 season, a significant step that establishes a revenue-sharing plan — and allows the CFP to finalize a media rights agreement.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Bill Plummer, a reliable catcher who spent spent seven seasons backing up Johnny Bench during the Big Red Machine era and later served as a coach and manager in the majors and minors, has died.