Valleycats sign Siena’s Marynzcak
Delmar native and Siena College graduate Arlo Marynzcak is among three new pitchers signed by the Tricity Valleycats, the team announced on Monday.
The 24-year-old was a star at Bethlehem, earning Section II and Suburban Council honors in his senior year before joining the Saints. The righty made the full transition to starter as a graduate student last year, with 86 strikeouts in 812⁄3 innings.
The 6-foot-8 Marynzcak joins right-handers Josh Vincent and Humberto Vela as the newest members of the Valleycats.
Spurs’ Wembanyama sits out
SAN ANTONIO — Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama missed Monday’s game against Phoenix because of a sprained left ankle. No timetable was given for his return.
Gordon in probation program
Former NBA guard Ben Gordon, who was arrested after a Connecticut juice shop disturbance last year, could see the charges erased from his record under a probation program approved by a judge.
Coyotes call up Doan’s son
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Coyotes recalled from Tucson forward Josh Doan, son of former longtime Arizona captain Shane Doan. The 22-yearold from Scottsdale was expected to make his NHL debut against Columbus on Tuesday.
Stolen Jagr bobbleheads back
PITTSBURGH — The case of the missing Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads was resolved. The Pittsburgh Penguins said they have secured the shipment of bobbleheads honoring the NHL’S second-leading career scorer and will begin to distribute them during their home game against Tampa Bay on April 6. The team had originally planned to hand the trinkets out as part of a promotion on March 14. The shipment carrying the bobbleheads was reported stolen and the giveaway postponed.
Garcia outs Gauff in Miami
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — U.S. Open champ Coco Gauff is out of the Miami Open, the third seed beaten 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 by No. 23 Caroline Garcia, who reached the quarterfinals.
Also advancing was No. 4 seed Elena Rybakina, who defeated 17th-seeded American Madison Keys 6-3, 7-5. On the men’s side, Alexander Zverev, the fourth seed, defeated Christopher Eubanks 7-6 (4), 6-3 to advance into the third round. Andy Murray said he suffered a significant ankle injury and is sidelined.
Bonnies name interim co-ads
Three days after AD Joe Manhertz resigned, St. Bonaventure named Barb Questa and Ryan Clingan as interim co-athletic directors.
Stanford hires Kyle Smith
STANFORD, Calif. — Stanford hired Kyle Smith away from Washington State to take over its struggling men’s basketball program, replacing Jerod Haase, who was fired earlier this month.
Byington leaves JM for Vandy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt hired Mark Byington away from James Madison three days after he led the Dukes to a first-round upset of Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament. The 47-year-old Byington replaces Jerry Stackhouse, who was fired after going 70-92 in five seasons.
S. Carolina star enters portal
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina leading scorer Meechie Johnson is entering the transfer portal, just days after leading the Gamecocks to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in seven years.
Washington lands Sprinkle
Washington hired Utah State’s Danny Sprinkle as its men’s basketball coach, agreeing to a six-year deal worth $22.1 million.