Julian Strawther’s long 3-pointer with 7.2 seconds remaining sends the Bulldogs to the West Region final with a 79-76 victory.
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Sports Digest: McIlroy, Scheffler among winners at Match Play tournament
Five of the top six seeds improve to 2-0 in round-robin play, including Rory McIlroy and defending champion Scottie Scheffler.
NBA roundup: LeBron James begins on-court activity as he recovers from foot injury
LeBron James of the Lakers hasn’t played since Feb. 26 when he injured his right foot.
Celtics notebook: Gallinari still hopeful to return from torn ACL in time for playoffs
Danilo Gallinari, who signed with the Celtics last summer, tore the ACL in his left knee on Aug. 27 while playing for Italy.
Red Sox notebook: Houck feeling frustrated about his spring performance
Despite a spring ERA of 8.31, Tanner Houck is scheduled to start Boston’s third game of the regular season.
MLB notebook: Cards’ Wainwright headed to injured list with groin injury
Adam Wainwright strained his groin in a workout before Team USA lost to Japan 3-2 in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday.
NFL notebook: Patriots, DB Jalen Mills reach revised 1-year deal after expected release
Mills’ new deal is a one-year pact worth up to $6.1 million.
Red Sox notebook: Two Red Sox make All-WBC team
Japan’s Masataka Yoshida of Japan and Chinese Taipei infielder Yu Chang are honored.
MLB notebook: Phillies won’t put Harper on 60-day IL
Bryce Harper will started the season on the injured list, but not on the longer 60-day IL.
NBA roundup: Willis Reed, leader on Knicks’ 2 title teams, dies at 80
Willis Reed was the undersized center and emotional leader on the Knicks’ two NBA championship teams.