Overton, Pettiford lead Auburn to first NIT title
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April 7, 2026

Overton, Pettiford lead Auburn to first NIT title

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Overton had 26 points, Tahaad Pettiford scored 24 and Auburn took advantage of a late 5-second violation in regulation to beat Tulsa 9286 in overtime on Sunday night and win its first NIT championship.

How the Pirates’ Oneil Cruz is turning his kryptonite into his superpower
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How the Pirates’ Oneil Cruz is turning his kryptonite into his superpower
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 7, 2026
Cruz: ‘I feel like I’m in a really good spot against lefties right now.’ Baltimore Orioles left-hander Cade Povich got Oneil Cruz swinging for strikes at four-seam fastballs on his first two pitches, ...
Triolo placed on 10-day IL with patellar tendon injury
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Triolo placed on 10-day IL with patellar tendon injury
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 7, 2026
The former Gold Glove winner could be sidelined for several weeks. Just as the Pittsburgh Pirates were figuring out the left side of their infield, a knee injury has sidelined Jared Triolo and caused ...
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Three games moved to afternoon due to wintry weather
April 7, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The anticipation of winter weather has forced the New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox to change scheduled night games to afternoon starts on Tuesday. The Mets anno...
Boozer recovering physically, emotionally from UConn loss
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Boozer recovering physically, emotionally from UConn loss
April 7, 2026
The AP national player of the year suffered “a couple of fractures” to his eye area. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Duke star freshman and top NBA prospect Cameron Boozer is still healing, both emotionally after...