SPORTS SHORTS
NCAA HOOPS:
Iona falls to Kansas Christian Braun had 18 points and seven rebounds, Ochai Agbaji added 17 points, and No. 4 Kansas (5-1) beat Iona, 96-83, on Sunday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., in the first meeting between Hall of Fame coaches Bill Self and Rick Pitino.
Iona (6-2) got 14 points apiece from Tyson Jolly and Ryan Myers.
In Philadelphia, Collin Gillespie scored 13 points in a balanced team effort, and No. 7 Villanova (4-2) beat La Salle (2-3), 72-46.
In New Britain, Conn., Darius Quisenberry scored the final four of his team-high 27 points from the free-throw line in the final seconds of the second overtime period to preserve Fordham’s 89-83 victory over Central Connecticut.
In New Haven, Conn., Frankie Policelli made four 3-pointers and scored a career-high 22 points as Stony Brook narrowly beat Ivy League favorite Yale, 85-81.
MLB: Semien leads Rangers splash
The Rangers have reached an agreement on a seven-year contract with Gold Glove second baseman and potential shortstop Marcus Semien, according to a person familiar with the deal, and the team has also come to terms with right-handed starter Jon Gray and outfielder Kole Calhoun.
ESPN reported Semien’s deal was worth $175 million over seven years.
The Blue Jays reached an agreement with right-hander Kevin Gausman ona five-year, $110 million contract, pending a physical, a person familiar with the deal told The AP.
The Twins and center fielder Byron Buxton agreed to a seven-year, $100 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
The Marlins are finalizing an extension with right-hander Sandy Alcantara and have reached an agreement with free agent outfielder Avisail Garcia, a person with knowledge of the situations said. NHL: Sharks place Kane on waivers
The Sharks placed forward Evander Kane on waivers and plan to send him to the AHL if he isn’t claimed by another team.
Assistant general manager Joe Will said Sunday that Kane has been placed on waivers before his 21-game suspension for submitting a fake COVID-19 vaccination card ends.
If Kane clears waivers, he is expected to report to the San Jose Barracuda of the AHL on Tuesday. It is uncertain when he will be ready to play.
The Canadiens fired general manager Marc Bergevin and two other executives amid on-ice struggles just months after advancing to the Stanley Cup Final.
NBA: Kanter changing his name
Celtics center Enes Kanter is changing his name to “Enes Kanter Freedom” to celebrate becoming a United States citizen.
Kanter’s manager, Hank Fetic, told the AP that Kanter is will have his citizenship oath ceremony on Monday afternoon and at the same time will complete his legal name change.
In Los Angeles, Stephen Curry scored 13 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, and the Warriors extended their winning streak to eight with a 105-90 victory over the Clippers.
Later in Los Angeles, LeBron James had 33 points, nine assists and no confrontations with Isaiah Stewart in the Lakers’ 110-106 victory over the Pistons.
Goran Dragic has left the Raptors because of a personal matter, with general manager Bobby Webster saying the point guard had the team’s “full support.”
The Bucks will sign DeMarcus Cousins to a non-guaranteed contract, according to reports.