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BASEBALL

MLB Spring Training

All Times PST

NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

Tuesday’s scores

St. Louis 10, Florida 5

Houston 7, Cleveland 6

Toronto 11, Pittsburgh 5

Baltimore 4, L.A. Dodgers 3

Boston 7, N.Y. Yankees 2

Oakland 10, Seattle 5

San Diego 13, Texas 12

Chicago Cubs 13, Milwaukee 6

Colorado 4, Chicago White Sox 3

Kansas City 10, L.A. Angels 9

San Francisco 9, Arizona 5

Atlanta 12, Detroit 4

N.Y. Mets 4, Washington 3

Minnesota 11, Cincinnati 8

Tampa Bay 5, Philadelphia 4

Today’s games

Atlanta vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 10:05 a.m.

Tampa Bay vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 10:05 a.m.

Cleveland vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 10:05 a.m.

Philadelphia vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 10:05 a.m.

N.Y. Yankees vs. Cincinnati at Sarasota, Fla., 10:05 a.m.

Baltimore vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 10:05 a.m.

L.A. Dodgers vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 10:05 a.m.

Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 10:05 a.m.

Florida vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 10:10 a.m.

Milwaukee vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 12:05 p.m.

Colorado vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 12:05 p.m.

Kansas City vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 12:05 p.m.

San Diego (ss) vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 12:05 p.m.

San Francisco vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 12:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox vs. Arizona at Tucson, Ariz., 12:05 p.m.

San Diego State at San Diego (ss), 7:05 p.m.

Athletics 10, Mariners 5

E—Beltre, Chavez. DP—Seattle 1, Oakland 1. LOB—Seattle 7, Oakland 8. 2B—Boone, Winn, Kotsay, Byrnes, Hatteberg, Scutaro. 3B—Winn. HRs—Beltre (2), Swisher. CS—Wilson.

HBP—by Sele (Hatteberg). WP—Rowland-Smith, Meyer.

T—2:33. A—6,955.

Astros 7, Indians 6

Elarton, Sauerbeck (8), Bartosh (9) and Martinez; Duckworth, Franco (7), Springer (8), Harville (9) and Chavez, Quintero. W—Harville, 1-2. L—Bartosh, 0-1. HR—Ensberg.

Blue Jays 11, Pirates 5

Chacin, Chulk (5), Whiteside (7), Batista (9) and Myers, Huckaby (6); Williams, Corey (7), Grabow (8), White (9) and Santiago, Doumit (7). W—Chacin, 4-1. L—Williams, 0-2. HRs—Pittsburgh, C.Wilson (7). Toronto, Gross (8).

Braves 12, Tigers 4

Knotts, German (3), Dingman (5), Walker (7), Farnsworth (8) and Rodriguez, Martinez; Thomson, Miner (7), Grybowski (8), Kolb (9) and Estrada, Perez. W—Thomson, 2-2. L—Knotts, 0-1. HRs—Detroit, Thames (3). Atlanta, Furcal (3), Franco (3), Langerhans (3).

Cardinals 10, Marlins 5

Mulder, Jarvis (7), Pulsipher (8), Tavarez (9) and Molina, Diaz (7); Willis, Moehler (5), Perisho (8), Jones (9) and Lo Duca. W—Mulder, 2-2. L—Willis, 2-2. HR—St. Louis, Luna.

Cubs 13, Brewers 6

Mitre, Fox (4), Oropesa (5), Cunnane (6), Wuertz (7), Remlinger (8), Hawkins (9) and Barrett, Ritchie (8); De La Rosa, Phelps (2), Lehr (3), Santana (5), Obermueller (6), Adams (9) and Miller, Borders (5). W—Mitre, 2-2. L—De La Rosa, 2-1. HR—Chicago, D.Lee (3).

Devil Rays 5, Phillies 4

Nomo, Carter (5), Baez (7), Miller (8), Orvella (9) and Hall, Laker (6); Myers, Fultz (6), Cormier (7), Worrell (8) and Pratt, Hinch (7). W—Miller, 1-0. L—Worrell, 1-2. Sv—Orvella (1). HRs—Tampa Bay, Crawford (2), Phelps (3), Cantu (3). Philadelphia, Utley 2 (6), Abreu (4).

Giants 9, Diamondbacks 5

Halsey, Aquino (5), Bruney (6), Koplove (7), Lyon (9) and Hill, Brito (8); Williams, Fassero (6), Correia (7), Brower (8), Walker (9) and Matheny. W—Williams, 2-1. L—Halsey, 1-1. HRs—Ariz, Jackson (2). San Francisco, Feliz (3).

Mets 4, Nationals 3

Matthews, Hernandez (3), Fortunato (4), Bell (6), Aybar (8), Ring (9) and Stinnett, Hieptas (7); Ohka, Osuna (8) and Schneider. W—Aybar, 1-0. L—Osuna, 0-1. Sv—Ring (1). HRs—New York, Woodward (2), Cairo (1), Garcia (3). Washington, Wilkerson (4), Sledge (2).

Orioles 4, Dodgers 3

Cabrera, Riley (6), Williams (7), Julio (8), Parrish (9) and Gil, Fasano; Erickson, Venafro (6), Carrara (6), Wunsch (7), Sanchez (8), Brazoban (9) and Bako. W—Cabrera, 2-0. L—Venafro, 0-1. Sv—Parrish (1). HR—LA, Choi (2).

Padres 13, Rangers 12 (10)

Park, Montero (6), Feldman (8), Nunez (9), Lamacchia (10) and Barajas; Lawrence, Hoffman (7), Hammond (8), Dawley (9), Emanuel (10) and R.Hernandez. W—Emanuel, 1-0. L—Lamacchia, 0-1. HRs—Texas, Dellucci (1), Barajas (2), Kinsler (2). San Diego, Nevin (1), Nady (5).

Red Sox 7, Yankees 2

Halama, Kim (4), Neal (5), Kershner (6), Martinez (8), Cassidy (9) and Mirabelli, Buckley; Small, Stanton (5), Sturtze (6), Graman (8), Quantrill (9) and Posada, DePastino. W—Halama, 1-1. L—Small, 0-1.

Rockies 4, White Sox 3

Buehrle, Marte (6), Vizcaino (7), Takatsu (9) and Pierzynski; Oliver, Carvajal (3), Dohmann (5), Kent (7), Speier (8), Fuentes (9) and Closser, Matos. W—Oliver, 2-1. L—Buehrle, 3-1. HR—Chicago, Rowand (4).

Royals 10, Angels 9

Thomas, Bootcheck (4), Bergman (6), Stortzbach (7), Zimmerman (8) and Molina; Lima, Sisco (5), Carrasco (6), Field (8), Giron (9) and Buck. W—Field, 2-0. L—Zimmerman, 0-1. Sv—Giron (1). HRs—KC, Brown, Buck.

Twins 12, Reds 11 (10)

Mays, Nitkowski (5), Crain (7), Eyre (9), Bonilla (9), Wolfe (10) and Mauer, LeCroy, Heintz; Claussen, Belisle (3), Valentine (5), Weber (6), Weathers (7), Wagner (8), Robertson (10) and LaRue, Lomasney. W—Bonilla, 1-0. L—Robertson, 3-2. Sv—Wolfe (1). HRs—Minnesota, Hunter (3), Rabe (1), LeCroy (2). Cincinnati, Randa (4).

College

Non-conference

Gonzaga 14, Washington St 12 (10)

Bryner, Bryant (2), Harmon (4), Albrecht (6), Williams (8) and Thibault; Freeman, Oye (2), Miller (3), Sommer (4), Webb (5), Renkert (6), Willis (7), Dingwell (8), Alexander (9), Kost (9) and Everett. W—Williams (1-0). L—Alexander (0-1).

HITS: Gonzaga—Holcomb 2, McGuiness 2, Thibault, Culpepper, Carlson 2, Campbell, Wayt, Ayala 4, Terry, Highberger. Washington State—Rubin 3, Freeman, Everett 2, Murphy 3, McAngus 2, Franklin 3, Miller 2, Suttmoier. 2B—McGuiness, Carlson, Rubin, McAngus, Franklin. HR—Carlson, Everett, Murphy, Franklin.

Washington 6, Utah Valley St. 5

Jensen, Tash (8), Coon (9) and Newton; Pedroza, Conover (4), Hague (8) and Lane. W—Hague (1-2). L—Tash (1-5).

HITS: Utah Valley St.—Drew, Connor 2, Vance 2, Perry 2, Bulow, Slesk. Washington—Johnson 3, Lillibridge 2, Larsen 2, Batkoski, Lane, Lentz 3. 2B—Perry, Drew, Lentz, Johnson, Larsen 2, Batkoski. HR—Bulow (7), Lentz (1).

BASKETBALL

NBA

All Times PST

EASTERN CONFERENCE

WESTERN CONFERENCE

x-clinched playoff spot; y-clinched division

Tuesday’s scores

Cleveland 94, L.A. Clippers 84

Miami 103, Toronto 91

Seattle 102, Memphis 99

L.A. Lakers 117, New York 107

Today’s games

Atlanta at Washington, 4 p.m.

Dallas at Boston, 4 p.m.

Toronto at Orlando, 4 p.m.

Chicago at Charlotte, 4 p.m.

Sacramento at Detroit, 4:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at New Jersey, 4:30 p.m.

Golden State at Milwaukee, 5 p.m.

Seattle at San Antonio, 5:30 p.m.

Denver at Utah, 6 p.m.

Houston at Portland, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

Cavaliers 94, Clippers 84

L.A. Clippers (84) – Jaric 0-2 0-0 0, Brand 7-20 1-2 15, Kaman 8-12 2-3 18, Livingston 2-5 2-2 6, Maggette 5-15 15-18 26, Rebraca 2-6 0-0 4, Ross 0-0 0-0 0, Brunson 4-6 0-0 11, Wilcox 1-2 0-0 2, Moore 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 30-70 20-25 84.

Cleveland (94) – James 7-20 6-7 22, Gooden 6-11 4-4 16, Ilgauskas 6-14 7-8 19, Snow 2-6 0-0 4, Newble 4-7 2-2 11, Traylor 0-1 0-2 0, McInnis 2-5 2-2 6, Varejao 3-5 1-2 7, Pavlovic 2-7 0-0 5, Harris 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 34-78 22-27 94.

3-Point Goals—L.A. Clippers 4-8 (Brunson 3-3, Maggette 1-4, Jaric 0-1), Cleveland 4-13 (James 2-8, Newble 1-2, Pavlovic 1-2, Ilgauskas 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—L.A. Clippers 46 (Brand 12), Cleveland 48 (Ilgauskas 15). Assists—L.A. Clippers 24 (Maggette 7), Cleveland 26 (McInnis, Snow 7). Total Fouls—L.A. Clippers 18, Cleveland 18. Technicals—L.A. Clippers Defensive Three Second. A—20,662. (20,562).

Heat 103, Raptors 91

Toronto (91) – Rose 4-12 0-0 8, Bosh 5-15 6-6 16, Aa.Williams 2-3 1-2 5, Alston 7-16 4-6 19, Peterson 6-12 1-1 15, Araujo 1-2 1-2 3, Palacio 1-4 1-2 3, Marshall 2-7 0-0 5, E.Williams 3-6 1-2 8, Bonner 4-4 0-0 9, Sow 0-0 0-2 0. Totals 35-81 15-23 91.

Miami (103) – E.Jones 3-12 3-3 11, Haslem 3-5 1-2 7, O’Neal 11-17 6-11 28, D.Jones 6-10 0-0 14, Wade 7-13 13-16 27, Doleac 1-6 0-0 2, Anderson 4-6 0-0 8, Dooling 2-7 0-0 4, Smith 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 38-78 23-32 103.

3-Point Goals—Toronto 6-16 (Peterson 2-5, E.Williams 1-1, Bonner 1-1, Alston 1-2, Marshall 1-5, Rose 0-2), Miami 4-13 (D.Jones 2-3, E.Jones 2-6, Wade 0-1, Smith 0-1, Dooling 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Toronto 48 (Bosh 13), Miami 55 (E.Jones 11). Assists—Toronto 19 (Rose, Alston 6), Miami 23 (Wade 8). Total Fouls—Toronto 24, Miami 21. Technicals—Peterson 2, Toronto coach Mitchell 2, Wade. Ejected—Peterson, Toronto coach Mitchell. A—20,197. (19,600).

Lakers 117, Knicks 107

New York (107) – Sweetney 1-4 0-0 2, T.Thomas 2-8 0-0 5, K.Thomas 9-15 0-0 18, Crawford 5-11 1-1 16, Marbury 12-22 15-16 45, Jackson 1-2 0-0 2, Rose 2-7 4-4 8, J.Williams 0-3 1-2 1, Taylor 0-1 0-0 0, Ariza 3-3 4-4 10, Sundov 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 35-76 25-27 107.

L.A. Lakers (117) – C.Butler 9-16 8-9 26, Jones 3-10 0-0 7, Mihm 3-4 3-3 9, Bryant 10-17 9-14 32, Atkins 3-7 4-4 12, George 6-11 3-4 18, Grant 0-2 0-0 0, Brown 5-5 0-2 11, Walton 0-1 2-2 2. Totals 39-73 29-38 117.

3-Point Goals—New York 12-24 (Marbury 6-8, Crawford 5-11, T.Thomas 1-3, J.Williams 0-1, Rose 0-1), L.A. Lakers 10-24 (George 3-6, Bryant 3-7, Atkins 2-4, Brown 1-1, Jones 1-4, C.Butler 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—New York 42 (K.Thomas 15), L.A. Lakers 44 (Mihm 8). Assists—New York 27 (Marbury 10), L.A. Lakers 25 (Bryant, Walton 5). Total Fouls—New York 30, L.A. Lakers 18. Technicals—L.A. Lakers Defensive Three Second. A—18,997. (18,997).

NBA Leaders

Through March 28

College

Final Four participants in men’s and women’s basketball from same school

2005 — Michigan State

2004 — Connecticut

2003 — Texas

2002 — Oklahoma

1999 — Duke

1983 — Georgia

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Men

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NCAA Tournament

All Times PST

FINAL FOUR

At Edward Jones Dome

St. Louis

National Semifinals

Saturday, April 2

Illinois (36-1) vs. Louisville (33-4), 3:07 p.m.

North Carolina (31-4) vs. Michigan St (26-6), 5:47 p.m.

NIT

All Times PST

Semifinals

Tuesday, March 29

At Madison Square Garden

New York

Saint Joseph’s 70, Memphis 58

South Carolina 75, Maryland 67

Championship

Thursday, March 31

St Joseph’s (24-11) vs. South Carolina (19-13), 4 p.m.

Women

NCAA Tournament

All Times PST

Championship

PHILADELPHIA REGIONAL

Philadelphia

Tuesday, March 29

Tennessee 59, Rutgers 49

KANSAS CITY REGIONAL

Kansas City, Mo.

Tuesday, March 29

Michigan State 76, Stanford 69

THE FINAL FOUR

At RCA Dome

Indianapolis

Semifinals

Sunday, April 3

LSU (33-2) vs. Baylor (31-3), 4 or 6:30 p.m.

Tennessee (30-4) vs. Michigan St (32-3), 4 or 6:30 p.m.

WNIT

All Times PST

Championship

Thursday, March 31

West Virginia (21-12) at SW Missouri St. (24-8), 5 p.m.

FOOTBALL

AFL

All Times PST

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Friday’s game

New Orleans at Austin, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games

Chicago at New York, 4 p.m.

Georgia at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m.

Sunday’s games

Philadelphia at Columbus, 9 a.m.

Los Angeles at Orlando, 9 a.m.

Las Vegas at Colorado, noon

HOCKEY

WHL playoffs

First Round

(Best-of-7)

Tuesday, March 29

Red Deer 3, Medicine Hat 2 (OT)

Calgary 4, Lethbridge 0

Kamloops 3, Kootenay 2

Vancouver 4, Kelowna 3

Everett 3, Portland 0

Wednesday, March 30

Brandon at Moose Jaw, Brandon leads series 2-0

Medicine Hat at Red Deer, Red Deer leads 2-1

Lethbridge at Calgary, Calgary leads 2-1

Kamloops at Kootenay, Kamloops leads 2-1

Kelowna at Vancouver, Vancouver leads 2-1

Seattle at Tri-City, Seattle leads 2-0

Portland at Everett, Everett leads 2-1

Saskatoon at Prince Albert, Prince Albert leads 3-0

Thursday, March 31

No games scheduled.

Friday, April 1

Brandon at Moose Jaw

Prince Albert at Saskatoon, if necessary

Calgary at Lethbridge

Kamloops at Kootenay

Vancouver at Kelowna

Everett at Portland

Seattle at Tri-City

Red Deer at Medicine Hat

GOLF

PGA Tour Money Leaders

LPGA Tour Money Leaders

College

Pinehurst Invitational

At Pinehurst No. 8 GC, Pinehurst, N.C.

Par 72, 7035 yards

TEAM SCORING–SMU 875, Xavier 876, Indiana 888, Marquette 899, Southern Mississippi 905, Richmond 907, UNC Wilmington 918, East Carolina 918, Washington State 923, Akron 942, St. John’s 947, Bowling Green State 947.

MEDALIST–Colt Knost (SMU) 71-70-69–210. 2, Jeff Overton (UI) 69-70-72–211. 3, Andy Pope (XU) 72-68-72–212. 4, Scott Seibert (UI) 76-75-67–218. Also: 13, Chris Collins (WSU) 71-80-76–227. 13, David Fern (WSU) 75-73-79–227. 35, Ryan Witz (WSU) 77-78-77–232. 48, Kevin Chen (WSU) 80-78-79–237. 59, Logan Toskey (WSU) 81-81-83–245.

High school

Non-league

At Columbia Point GC, Par 37

Boys

Team scoring–Liberty Christian 268, Tekoa-Oaksdale/Rosalia 285, Pomeroy 265.

Medalist-Micah Hart (LC) 46. 2, Nick Johnson (TOR) 48. 2, Ben Dixon (Pom) 48. 4, Scotty Williams (Pom) 50.

Girls

Team scoring–Tekoa-Oakesdale/Rosalia 287, Liberty Christian inc., Pomeroy inc.

Medalist-Shannon Barr (Pom) 46. 2, Casey Smith (TOR) 50. 3, Yvonne Dudley (TOR) 53. 4, Melissa Hamock (LC) 57.

SOCCER

High school boys

Non-league

Pullman 1, Othello 0 (shootout)

First half–none. Second half–none. Overtime–none. Shootout–Pullman 4, Othello 3.

Shots on goal–Pullman 9, Othello 6. Saves–Pullman 6, Othello 10

SOFTBALL

High school

Greater Spokane League

Clarkston 8, Ferris 4

Biziano and Rose; McKeehan, Wilson (6) and Rurak. W-McKeehan (1-1). L-Biziano.

HITS: Ferris-Patrick 2, Hill, Harris, Allen, Hardin. Clarkston-Rurak, Wilson, Ogden, A.Dyer, B.Dyer. HR-Rurak (1), Wilson (1).

Shadle Park 8, Mead 0

Skillingstad and Sandifer; Watson and Foster. W-Skillingstad (3-0). L-Watson (3-1).

HITS: Shadle Park-B.McNeal 2, N.McNeal, Frost, Sandifer 3, McVay 2, Skillingstad 2. Mead-Bertolero. 2B-Frost, Skillingstad. 3B-Sandifer.

Non-league

St.John-End. 14-13, Pomeroy 13-7

Bammes, Clausen (3) and Hergert; McCumber and Anderson. W-Clausen (1-0). L-McCumber.

Clausen and Bammes; Sybauch and Anderson. W-Clausen (2-0). L-Sybauch.

2B-SJE, Loomis.

Odessa 14-7, Lind-Ritzville 6-11

Harp and Smith; Helms and Fowles. W-Harp (2-1). L-Helms.

3B-Odessa, Harp. HR-Odessa, Harp (2).

Helms and Fowles; Jo.Frederick, Harp (5) and Smith, Evans (6). W-Helms (1-1). L-Jo.Frederick (0-1).

2B-Odessa, W.Frederick.

LaCrosse-Washtucna 4, Davenport 2

Fisk and Morrison; Ayers-Stamper and Webley. W-Ayer-Stamper (3-0). L-Fisk (2-1).

2B-Wekes.

TENNIS

ATP-WTA Nasdaq-100 Open

At The Tennis Center at Crandon Park

Key Biscayne, Fla.

Purse: Men, $3.45 million (Masters);

Women: $3.115 million (Tier I)

Surface: Hard-Outdoor

Singles

Men

Fourth Round

Dominik Hrbaty (26), Slovakia, def. Gael Monfils, France, 6-3, 6-3.

David Ferrer, Spain, def. Juan Carlos Ferrero, Spain, 6-7 (7), 6-3, 7-5.

Rafael Nadal (29), Spain, def. Ivan Ljubicic (13), Croatia, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-3.

Andre Agassi (9), United States, def. Gaston Gaudio (7), Argentina, 7-6 (7), 6-2.

Thomas Johansson (25), Sweden, def. Jiri Novak (24), Czech Republic, 7-6 (2), 6-2.

Roger Federer (1), Switzerland, def. Mario Ancic (18), Croatia, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.

Tim Henman (6), Britain, def. Radek Stepanek (23), Czech Republic, 7-5, 6-3.

Women

Quarterfinals

Venus Williams (8), United States, def. Serena Williams (3), United States, 6-1, 7-6 (8).

Maria Sharapova (2), Russia, def. Justine Henin-Hardenne (19), Belgium, 6-1, 6-7 (6), 6-2.

College men

Non-conference

MESA CC 8, CC SPOKANE 1. No. 1 singles–Brian Heimbecker (MCC) def. David Robb 6-2, 6-2. No. 1 doubles–Heimbecker and Tom Schneider (MCC) def. Robb and Jibran Olmos 8-6.

College women

Non-conference

MESA CC 6, CC SPOKANE 1. No. 1 singles–Katie Sauer (MCC) def. Bianca Tucker 6-0, 6-1. No. 1 doubles–Sauer and Natasha Chant (MCC) def. Tucker and Colleen Sullivan 8-2.

High school

Boys

Greater Spokane League

MT. SPOKANE 7, GONZAGA PREP 0. No. 1 singles–Logan Napolsky (MtS) def. Marc Poppy 6-1, 6-1. No. 1 doubles–Edwin Miller and Andy Vanderpool (MtS) def. Kevin Wong and Riley Egan 6-1, 6-0.

CENTRAL VALLEY 4, WEST VALLEY 3. No. 1 singles–Glen Watter (WV) def. Jared Watson 6-1, 6-1. No. 1 doubles–Bryce Kingsley and Ryan Grimmett (CV) def. Mac Coyle and Nate Thomas 6-7, 6-4.

Girls

Greater Spokane League

GONZAGA PREP 7, MT. SPOKANE 0. No. 1 singles–McKenzie Maclean (GP) def. Ashley Thomas 6-0, 6-1. No. 1 doubles–Mikaela Peterson and Sara Bechtolt (GP) def. Kat Albego and Melissa Reed 6-7(3-7), 6-1, 6-1.

CENTRAL VALLEY 4, WEST VALLEY 3. No. 1 singles–Mel Dossey (WV) def. Rachelle Moire 6-3, 6-4. No. 1 doubles–Tansy Daugherty and Stephanie Oakes (WV) def. Sierra Fautch and Brooke Severs 6-4, 6-4.

Great Northern League

CHEWELAH 4, MEDICAL LAKE 3. No. 1 singles–Jessica Kern (ML) def. Georgia Goot 6-0, 6-1. No. 1 doubles–Rachel Lessard and Carrie Raby (ML) def. Amber Leise and Heidi Richardson 6-3, 6-3.

MOVES

BASEBALL

American League

CLEVELAND INDIANS—Traded LHP Cliff Bartosh to the Chicago Cubs for RHP Ronald Bay.

DETROIT TIGERS—Placed RHP Fernando Rodney on the 15-day DL.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS—Reassigned RHP Evan Thomas to their minor league camp.

NEW YORK YANKEES—Acquired C Wilbert Nieves from the Los Angeles Angels for RHP Bret Prinz.

SEATTLE MARINERS—Released LHP Nathan Bland. Named Tommy Jones independent league scouting coordinator.

National League

FLORIDA MARLINS—Reassigned RHP Travis Smith, LHP Les Walrond and LHP Jim Crowell to their minor league camp.

HOUSTON ASTROS—Assigned RHP Dave Burba, C Dax Norris, C Chris Tremie, LHP Phil Norton, RHP Travis Driskill, INF Mike Coolbaugh, INF Carlos Rivera and OF Trenidad Hubbard to their minor league camp.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Released RHP Brooks Kieschnick. Assigned RHP Ben Diggins outright to Brevard County of the FSL.

NEW YORK METS—Announced the retirement of 1B Andres Galarraga. Named Rafael Perez director of international player development. Signed C Kelly Stinnett to a minor league contract. Claimed INF Wilson Valdez off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Acquired INF Benji Gil from the Seattle Mariners for cash.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Traded LHP Mike Myers to Boston for OF Carlos de la Cruz and LHP Kevin Ool.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Optioned OF Endy Chavez, RHP Gary Majewski and RHP Jon Rauch to New Orleans of the PCL.

BASKETBALL

National Basketball Association

MIAMI HEAT—Activated F Qyntel Woods from the injured list. Placed F Rasual Butler on the injured list.

UTAH JAZZ—Signed C Ben Handlogten for the remainder of the season.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

GREEN BAY PACKERS—Re-signed DL Cullen Jenkins.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Signed TE-LS Kendall Gannon to a one-year contract.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Signed C Cory Withrow to a one-year contract.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Signed CB Juran Bolden.

COLLEGE

ALABAMA STATE—Named Brian Williams defensive line coach.

ARKANSAS—Suspended 2B Scott Bridges and CF Casey Rowlett indefinitely for violating team rules.

CAL STATE-FULLERTON—Agreed to terms with Bob Burton, men’s basketball coach, on a contract extension through the 2009-10 season.

COLORADO STATE—Announced sophomore men’s basketball F Phillip Thomasson and sophomore F Stephen Verwers will transfer.

CONNECTICUT—Announced sophomore men’s basketball F Charlie Villanueva will make himself eligible for the NBA draft.

MINNESOTA—Announced freshman men’s basketball F Miles Webb will transfer.

NORTHWOOD, MICH.—Named Gokhan Yilmaz women’s assistant volleyball coach.

NOTRE DAME—Announced the resignation of Bailey Weathers, women’s swimming coach.

PENN STATE—Dismissed sophomore G Jennifer Harris and freshman G Lisa Etienne from the women’s basketball team.

PURDUE—Announced freshman men’s basketball G Xavier Price and F Adam Liddell will transfer.

SAINT MARY’S, CALIF.—Signed Randy Bennett, men’s basketball coach, to a six-year contract extension through the 2010-11 season.

SAMFORD—Extended the contract of Mike Morris, women’s basketball coach, through the 2009-10 season.

SWARTHMORE—Announced the resignation of Adrienne Shibles, women’s basketball coach.

WINTHROP—Agreed to terms with Gregg Marshall, men’s basketball coach, on a 10-year contract extension through the 2014-15 season.

TODAY’S ODDS

America’s Line

NO LINE REPORT: On the NBA board, there is no line on the Bulls - Bobcats game due to Chicago guard Kirk Hinrich (questionable) and forward Luol Deng (questionable); there is no line on the Hawks - Wizards game due to Atlanta forward Al Harrington (questionable); there is no line on the Sonics - Spurs game due to Seattle forward Rashard Lewis (questionable); there is no line on the Suns - 76ers game due to Phoenix forward Amare Stoudemire (questionable).

NBA

College Basketball – NCAA Final Four

Odds to win the Men’s NCAA Championship

Home teams in capital letters

Note: Open is the opening line, current is the up to date line, and O/U is the over/under point total for each game.