Ajayi off to Gonzaga after big year at Pepperdine

Michael Ajayi, who averaged 17.2 points and 9.9 rebounds in his one season at Pepperdine, said Tuesday he is transferring to Gonzaga.
Roberts: Exit of 'buffer' Mizuhara may aid Ohtani

The firing of interpreter Ippei Mizuhara will “help relationships internally” between the Dodgers and superstar Shohei Ohtani, according to manager Dave Roberts. “… There’s no longer a buffer,” he said.
Kentucky AD confirms Calipari to return as coach

Despite another early exit from the NCAA tournament, Kentucky coach John Calipari will return for a 16th season, athletic director Mitch Barnhart said Tuesday.
'Good to be home': RP Chavez, 40, makes Braves

The Atlanta Braves sent reliever Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, clearing a spot on the opening day roster for fan favorite Jesse Chavez, 40, a veteran pitcher who was signed a day earlier after being
Rangers first NHL team to clinch playoff berth

The New York Rangers became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season after beating the Flyers in a 6-5 overtime thriller on Tuesday night.
Ohtani reps decline to say more on reporting theft

Shohei Ohtani’s representatives declined again Tuesday to answer ESPN’s questions about which authorities they have contacted to report their allegation of theft against Ohtani’s former interpreter.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark is inspiring a younger generation of players

Caitlin Clark has reshaped women’s college basketball and the perception of it, motivating younger generations in all aspects of the sport.
Transfer Talk: Barca brace for Bayern's €100m Araújo bid

Barcelona’s mammoth April could be further complicated by a €100 million move from Bayern Munich for Ronald Araújo. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Rams' head coach Sean McVay reveals he 'had a sense' Aaron Donald was going to retire

Rams’ head coach Sean McVay and Aaron Donald had an unspoken understanding that his retirement was approaching.
Source: D-backs, lefty Montgomery agree on deal

Jordan Montgomery and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a free agent deal, pending a physical, a source told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Tuesday night.