Padres sign ex-Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos, pitchers Canning and Márquez, AP source says
The San Diego Padres have agreed to terms with outfielder Nick Castellanos and right-handers Griffin Canning and Germán Márquez, a person with knowledge of the deals told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Padres hadn't announced the deals, which are pending physicals. After finishing with 90 wins and making the playoffs for the fourth time in six years last season, San Diego is adding three major league veterans to bolster its depth in the early days of spring training.
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A banner honoring Elaine Elliott now hangs in the Huntsman Center rafters. This is what it means to her
The winningest coach in Utah women’s basketball history was celebrated on Valentine’s Day, in front of her former players, peers and an appreciative Utes crowd.
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Ball and Karaban lead No. 6 UConn to a 79-75 win over Georgetown
Solo Ball had 20 points and Alex Karaban scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half as No. 6 UConn held off a second-half rally and beat Georgetown 79-75 on Saturday night. Silas Demary Jr. had 15 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and freshmen Braylon Mullins and Eric Reibe scored 10 points apiece for UConn (24-2, 14-1 Big East). Karaban set a program record with his 136th career start.
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