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MLB: Healthy Ohtani takes first BP
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani took on-field batting practice for the first time with his new team Monday at Glendale, Ariz., and put on another of his patented shows.
According to multiple reports, Ohtani swung at 21 pitches and hit 10 of them over the fence in his first outside hitting work of spring training. The batting practice session was the 29-year-old Ohtani’s first on a field since he underwent surgery Sept. 19 to repair a UCL tear in his right elbow.
The Pirates added two-time All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal, 35, on a oneyear contract worth $2.5 million, according to multiple reports.
NBA: Wemby trip-dubs with blocks
Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 14 rebounds and a career-high 10 blocks for his second triple-double as the Spurs snapped a seven-game losing streak by routing the Raptors, 122-99, Monday night in Toronto.
In Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 18 rebounds and five assists as the Bucks showcased their improved defense by trouncing the Nuggets, 112-95.
In Cleveland, Buddy Hield and Kelly Oubre Jr. each scored 24 points as the 76ers halted the Cavaliers’ nine-game winning streak, hanging on for a 123-121 victory.
In Salt Lake City, Klay Thompson scored 26 points, Stephen Curry made five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the Warriors beat the Jazz, 129-107, without coach Steve Kerr, who was in Serbia for the funeral service for Golden State assistant coach Dejan Milojevic.
Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a leading Democratic Virginia legislator, said that proposed legislation to help pave the way for the NBA’s Wizards and NHL’s Capitals to relocate to northern Virginia is dead, as far as she’s concerned.
NFL: Dallas names Zimmer its DC
The Cowboys settled Monday on a coaching reunion by deciding to bring back Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator to replace Dan Quinn.
The Commanders have hired ex-Giants offensive line coach Bobby Johnson for the same role, the NFL Network reported. HOCKEY: N’eastern takes Beanpot
Gunnarwolfe Fontaine scored in overtime to give Northeastern its fifth Beanpot crown in six years, topping No. 3 Boston University, 4-3, Monday night in Boston.
In Newark, All-Star Jack Hughes had a goal and an assist for his first points since being injured in early January, Nico Daws made 27 saves and the suddenly defensiveminded Devils beat Seattle, 3-1.
The Blackhawks hope star rookie Connor Bedard can return to game action next week after missing six weeks with a fractured jaw.
NCAA: Texas Tech upsets No. 6 KU
Darrion Williams scored a career-high 30 points on 12 of 12 shooting, and the Red Raiders never trailed in a 79-50 win over sixth-ranked Kansas on Monday night in Lubbock, Texas.