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Philadelphia Phillies hope to sign Zack Wheeler to a long-term deal, Dave Dombrowski says

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have spoken to Zack Wheeler’s representation about a new contract as the pitcher heads into the final season of a $118 million, five-year deal. Wheeler said last week he prefers reaching an agreement before the season starts March 28. “Zack would not mislead you. Of course, we’ve talked,” president of operations Dave Dombrowski …

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UAPB faces Alabama A&M after Williams’ 33-point game

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (11-14, 6-6 SWAC) at Alabama A&M Bulldogs (7-18, 6-6 SWAC) Huntsville, Alabama; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -3; over/under is 155 …

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Coppin State visits Maryland-Eastern Shore following Ellis’ 22-point game

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Coppin State Eagles (2-20, 1-7 MEAC) at Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (7-15, 2-6 MEAC) Princess Anne, Maryland; Monday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -6; over/under is 126.5 …

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Sunday’s Transactions

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Acquired LHP Matt Krook from the New York Yankees in exchange for cash considerations. Designated SS Diego Castillo for assignment. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Claimed SS Livan Soto off waivers from Baltimore. Placed LHP Jose Quijada on the 60-day IL. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with DH Daniel Vogelbach …

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Alex Carpenter scores in OT to give New York a 2-1 win over Boston

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Alex Carpenter scored on a shot that caromed off Boston’s goalkeeper stick handle and into the top left corner to give New York a 2-1 one win midway through overtime on Saturday. It’s New York’s second straight win over Boston at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell. The two entered the game tied for fourth in …

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Richmond and Seton Hall host St. John’s

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Seton Hall Pirates (16-9, 9-5 Big East) at St. John’s Red Storm (14-11, 6-8 Big East) Elmont, New York; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Storm …

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Díaz Acosta wins his first title at Argentina Open

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Wild card Facundo Díaz Acosta won his first ATP singles title on Sunday by beating Chile’s Nicolás Jarry 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the clay-court Argentina Open. The ATP said that the 23-year-old Argentine became only the second left-handed champion — after Rafael Nadal — at the Buenos Aires tournament. Díaz Acosta began the …

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Lilly scores 25, Brown defeats Pennsylvania 71-64

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr.’s 25 points helped Brown defeat Pennsylvania 71-64 on Saturday night. Lilly was 5 of 16 shooting, including 3 for 8 from 3-point …

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