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Arizona parts ways with Sean Miller amid NCAA investigation Arizona had stuck by men's basketball coach Sean Miller through an NCAA infractions investigation that stretched nearly four years. by Associated Press Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 10:54pm

Braves sweep Nats Atlanta pinch-hitter Pablo Sandoval drove a two-run homer to the deepest part of the ballpark off a Washington reliever who took over after Stephen Strasburg's six scoreless innings Wednesday, lifting the Braves to a 2-0 victory over the Nationals and a doubleheader sweep. by Associated Press Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 10:52pm

The home of the Masters is a draw for basketball's best, too It was April 7, 2003. Exactly 18 years ago Wednesday, Syracuse defeated Kansas to win the NCAA men's basketball national championship. The biggest win in school history, the biggest win in the Hall of Fame career of Orange coach Jim Boeheim. by Associated Press Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 10:47pm

Woods was driving more than 80 mph when he crashed SUV Tiger Woods was driving more than 80 mph - nearly twice the posted speed limit - on a downhill stretch of road when he lost control of an SUV and crashed in a wreck that seriously injured the golf superstar, authorities said Wednesday. by Associated Press Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 10:44pm

Tiger Woods was speeding before crashing SUV, sheriff says Tiger Woods was speeding when he crashed an SUV in Southern California less than two months ago, leaving the golf superstar seriously injured, authorities said Wednesday. by Associated Press Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 12:44pm

THS splits decisions with Marshall Marshall rallied from a 3-1 deficit to beat Texas High, 4-3 in eight innings, during a District 15-5A baseball game Tuesday at Tiger Field. by Josh Richert Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 11:34pm

Hawks defeat Leopards, 10-2, in rivalry matchup Pleasant Grove cranked out 15 hits en route to a 10-2 victory over cross-town rival Liberty-Eylau in a District 15-4A baseball game on Tuesday at Hawk Field. by Brian Tyl Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 11:33pm

Redwater boys, QC girls win titles Redwater finished 1-2 in the District 14-3A boys golf tournament Monday at Oak Grove Golf Club. Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 11:29pm

L-E edges Pitt, 11-8 Liberty-Eylau let Pittsburg make it a game down the stretch Tuesday night at H.E. Markham Park. by Earl Gill Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 11:25pm

This Day in Sports History This Day in Sports History for April 7, 2021 by Associated Press Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 11:22pm

Islanders move into tie for 1st in East, edge Capitals, 1-0 Brock Nelson scored with just under seven minutes left and Semyon Varlamov made 29 saves as the New York Islanders edged Washington 1-0 on Tuesday night to pull even with the Capitals for first place in the East Division. by Associated Press Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 11:16pm

Lakers build big early lead, cruise past Raptors, 110-101 The Los Angeles Lakers came out with "an angry, nasty defensive disposition," coach Frank Vogel said, two days after an embarrassing loss to the Clippers. by Associated Press Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 11:14pm

Soto's single lifts Nationals over Braves in delayed opener Juan Soto drove in the winning run with a single on a 3-0 pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday, lifting the coronavirus-depleted Washington Nationals to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves after waiting five days to start their season. by Associated Press Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 11:13pm

MLB moves All-Star Game to Denver's Coors Field Atlanta, you're out. Denver, you're up. by Associated Press Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 11:08pm

ANALYSIS | Results vary in NBA with trades, buyouts Andre Drummond didn't even make it to halftime of his debut with the Lakers before a toenail came off and put the four-time rebounding leader back on the sideline as Los Angeles lost to Milwaukee. by Associated Press Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 11:07pm

COLUMN | The color of Masters in April is missing a red shirt From the dogwoods and their white blooms to thousands of azalea bushes bursting with purple and pink, all the April colors have returned to Augusta National except for one. by Associated Press Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 11:04pm

Johnson, McIlroy seeking exclusive company at the Masters Rory McIlroy stopped by to encourage Tiger Woods as he recovers from multiple leg injuries and might have come away with some inspiration of his own. by Associated Press Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 9:24pm

Guards stayed at Baylor, paving way for dream title Becoming national champion was a far-fetched dream when Scott Drew first uttered that possibility during his introduction as Baylor's coach after taking over a decimated and scandal-plagued program nearly 18 years ago. by Associated Press Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 9:23pm

Lady Leopards place second at Junior High district track meet The Liberty-Eylau girls track program placed second overall at the district track meet Monday at Gilmer High School. by Earl Gill Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 9:22pm

Baylor beatdown: Bears win title, hang 86-70 loss on Gonzaga Heck, everyone's entitled to an off night. But that beatdown Baylor put on undefeated Gonzaga with the national title on the line — nobody saw that coming. by Eddie Pells, The Associated Press Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 10:57pm

SportStats Monday's SportStats Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 10:01pm

Pro fishing tourney slated for Texarkana Texarkana and Wright Patman Lake will be the site of the second event of the newly formed National Professional Fishing League. by Josh Richert Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 8:42pm

DeBerry hopes to lead Pirates to championship Zane DeBerry takes on many roles as a James Bowie baseball player. by Brian Tyl Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 8:42pm