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Brewers reportedly giving prospect Cooper Pratt an 8-year deal

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt has agreed to terms on an eight-year, $50.75 million contract, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. USA Today first ...

Top seeds Michigan and Texas to collide

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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

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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 ...

Sports briefs

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Referees may be replaced PHOENIX (AP) — The NFL is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials in the next several weeks because negotiations with the referees' union have been unsuccessful, two people with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated ...

Michigan roars into Final Four

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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

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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 to ...