Molly McCann retired with a 14-8 record. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Molly McCann is calling it career. The UFC veteran announced her retirement at UFC London after an 11-year professional run in MMA, seven of which were spent in the UFC. She lost her final fight by first-round submission against Alexia Thainara. She’ll finish … Read more
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona hard-throwing right-hander Justin Martinez has agreed to an $18 million, five-year contract even as he continues to compete for the role of Diamondbacks closer. The contract announced on Saturday by Arizona supersedes the one-year contract agreed to on March 11 that called for a $772,200 salary in the major leagues and … Read more
Women’s NCAA March Madness: Keys to a deep run Local reporters break down some of the top teams, and their keys to victory in the 2025 March Madness tournament. South Dakota State is advancing to the second round of the women’s NCAA tournament for the second time in three years. The No. 10-seeded Jackrabbits upset … Read more
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — The Detroit Tigers cleared the path for top prospect Jackson Jobe to open the season in the rotation on Saturday when they optioned right-handed pitcher Keider Montero to Triple-A Toledo. Jobe is expected to join AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, Jack Flaherty, Reese Olson and Casey Mize in the rotation … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — John Calipari is heading to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time, guiding the Arkansas Razorbacks past nemesis Rick Pitino and second-seeded St. John’s 75-66 on Saturday to bring his fourth school to the NCAA Tournament’s second week. Billy Richmond III scored 16 points and Karter Knox had 15 for the … Read more
Trailing Missouri 3-0 heading into the seventh inning, Oklahoma desperately needed a spark. The Sooners had been disjointed offensively the entire game, but they’ve proven all season they could quickly flip the switch. Nelly McEnroe-Marinas appeared to give the Sooners life. The redshirt freshman blasted a leadoff solo home run to finally put the Sooners … Read more
Josh Hart on his career season: I think this is the first year for me that I feel like I solidified myself in being a good player in the league. I wasn’t worried about trying to prove myself to anybody. We’ve got JB (Brunson), KAT (Karl-Anthony Towns), Mikal (Bridges), and OG (Anunoby). How can I … Read more
Amir Khan became an internet and TV sensation for McNeese during the Cowboys’ two games in the NCAA tournament. However, with head coach Will Wade reportedly moving on to NC State, the student manager is expected to follow and take his “Aura” to Raleigh. Wade reportedly agreed to become the Wolfpack’s new coach on Wednesday, … Read more
If you’re a fan of Purdue sports it has the potential to be an excellent day today. The men’s basketball team has already punched its ticket to the Sweet 16 in Indy. Baseball has notched a nice home win over Michigan in the early Big Ten race. Tonight, however, Purdue wrestling can earn its first … Read more
SUN VALLEY, Idaho (AP) — Italian ski racer Federica Brignone and Marco Odermatt of Switzerland earned season-long downhill titles Saturday after the races at World Cup finals were canceled due to high wind. The events were delayed several times throughout the day — first by early morning snow conditions and later because of the gusty … Read more