Pac-12 task force backs ending one-and-done rule

A Pac-12 task force on reforming college basketball recommends an end to the NBA's one-and-done rule and allowing players the option to return to school after they're drafted.

The Pac-12 announced the recommendations from its task force on Tuesday, and its report has been sent to the NCAA's commission on college basketball, headed by former Secretary of State and Stanford University Provost Condoleezza Rice.

The report could be a preview of the Rice commission's work, as former Stanford and California basketball coach Mike Montgomery is a member of both the Pac-12's task force and the NCAA's commission. NCAA President Mark Emmert said the commission's recommendations to the board of directors are expected in April.

The recommendations hit on the major issues identified by the NCAA where reform is needed in the wake of a federal investigation into corruption in college basketball.

Clippers' Bradley could miss rest of season

The Los Angeles Clippers say guard Avery Bradley could miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair muscles in his pubic area. The Clippers expect the recovery time to be six to eight weeks, meaning they would need to make the playoffs for him to play again this season.

Acquired in late January from Detroit in the Blake Griffin trade, Bradley is averaging 14.3 points in 46 games.

Mets' Wright out at least 2 more months; Cespedes injured

New York Mets captain David Wright won't participate in baseball activities for two months because of back and shoulder issues, another setback in his attempt to return from injuries that have sidelined him for two years, and Mets star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is sidelined after hurting a wrist.

New York made the announcements Tuesday, a day after Wright was examined by Dr. Robert Watkins in Los Angeles.

The 32-year-old Cespedes hurt his right wrist while swinging in a game on March 6. He was to play Tuesday but was scratched. New York had X-rays taken and are awaiting results.

Woods, Els captains of Presidents Cup

Tiger Woods and Ernie Els are the next Presidents Cup captains for the 2019 matches in Australia.

Still to be determined is if one of them plays.

Woods and Els have each played in the Presidents Cup eight times and served as assistants. Els will be 50 when the matches are played in mid-December next year.

Woods says he will talk to the PGA Tour about a possible change to allow him to be a playing captain if it comes to that.

Tebow sent to minor league camp by Mets

Tim Tebow was reassigned by the New York Mets to their minor league camp after he went 0 for 4 with four strikeouts in an exhibition against the Houston Astros on Tuesday.

The former NFL quarterback and 2007 Heisman Trophy winner hit .056 (1 for 18) with 11 strikeouts in seven big league exhibition games. The 30-year-old, who is not on the Mets' 40-man roster, has been hampered by a left ankle sprain.