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Gold Medal debuts ‘first to 60’ games

HERMANSVILLE — For the first time in the 87-year history of the Gold Medal Classic, an Alumni Division was held. “I’ve wanted to add this division for a couple of years now, so this year I decided it was time to do so,” said tournament manager Bryan Maule. “Getting six teams to ...

Top seeds Michigan and Texas to collide

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — When Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico had each of her players bring in a quote that resonates with them, sophomore guard Olivia Olson provided one that truly encapsulates the Wolverines heading into the only women's NCAA Tournament regional final matching the top ...

Brewers acquire OF Matos from Giants

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Luis Matos from the San Francisco Giants for cash. Milwaukee completed the trade Monday and made room for Matos on the 40-man roster by designating left-handed pitcher Sammy Peralta for assignment. Matos had been designated ...

Michigan roars into Final Four

CHICAGO (AP) — It was Yaxel Lendeborg, Elliot Cadeau and Aday Mara. Morez Johnson Jr., Trey McKenney and Nimari Burnett, too. The list goes on and on. Michigan got it done together, just like it has all season long. "The biggest focus is playing team basketball," Lendeborg said. "We ...

Grand Valley repeats as Division 2 women’s champs

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paige Vanstee totaled 25 points and nine rebounds to help Grand Valley State beat Indiana (PA) 72-49 on Saturday and win a second straight Division II championship. Grand Valley State, the top seed, finishes 36-1 in snagging its third overall championship in three trips ...

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Padres blank Tigers 3-0 SAN DIEGO (AP) — Randy Vásquez and two relievers combined for a two-hitter, and Fernando Tatis Jr. hit an RBI single and his stolen base led to another run as the San Diego Padres beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 Saturday night to avoid a three-game sweep. Vásquez ...