For 30-plus minutes in Monday's NCAA title game, Houston's defense flustered a freewheeling Florida offense into playing its own grinding game. But Florida would not be denied. The Gators looked cooked when Houston opened up a 42-30 second-half lead. But Florida persevered and rallied for a 65-63 win to secure the program's third national championship. The victory denied … Continue reading Florida Gators Beat Houston Cougars 65-63 to Win NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship →

Kodai Senga spent part of his winter at home in Japan in rehab mode, with the goal of arriving at spring training ready for a normal buildup toward the season. On that count, the Mets right-hander is confident he succeeded.  Senga said he’s been “normal and healthy” since early January after missing almost all of last season … Continue reading Mets Pitcher Kodai Senga Ready for Fresh Start →

Aaron Judge combined with Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger to go deep on the first three pitches from Nestor Cortes, then hit two more homers as the New York Yankees set a team record with nine home runs in a 20-9 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Judge hit a solo homer, his ninth … Continue reading Yankees Hit 9 Home Runs, Including 3 From Aaron Judge and 3 off Game’s First 3 Pitches to Crush Brewers →

For the first time in 70 years, two Yankees aged 25 or younger went deep in the first game of the season. The last time that happened, Mickey Mantle was involved, and the Yankees reached the World Series. Austin Wells, a 25-year-old catcher, and Anthony Volpe, a 24-year-old shortstop, delivered homers Thursday on the way … Continue reading Austin Wells, Anthony Volpe Power a Youth Movement for Yankees in Win Over Brewers →