Battle & OSU defeat Cornell in NIT
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.
Browns sign Jeudy to 3-year deal
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jerry Jeudy is already going deep for the Browns.
Aggies down UK in SEC quarters
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.
OSU hires Diebler as head coach
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.
Illinois rallies to beat OSU in Big Ten quarters
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.
Reds looking at replacements after Friedl breaks wrist
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.
NL Central Preview: Cardinals, Cubs, Reds at front of wide-open division
CHICAGO (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals signed Sonny Gray, Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson.
Conferences, Notre Dame agree CFP deal through ‘31
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.
Plummer, backup catcher to Bench, dies at 76
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.
Battle scores 23 2nd-half points, OSU wins over Iowa
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jamison Battle scored all 23 of his points in the second half, and Ohio State never trailed in beating Iowa 90-78 in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday evening.