ATLANTA (AP) β All of baseball celebrated last night with Hank Aaron as it was 40 years ago last evening that Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record. He was honored last night before the Mets-Braves game in Atlanta.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) β The sweep has been completed. The Connecticut women’s basketball team emulated the school’s men’s team by winning the national championship last night. The Huskies won their second national title in two nights by defeating previously unbeaten Notre Dame 79-58.
CLEVELAND (AP) β Years ago, doubleheaders were part of the baseball landscape. These days, teams have day-night twin bills with separate admissions. Today in Cleveland, the Indians and Padres are engaging in a rare doubleheader because of a rain out earlier in the week.
LOS ANGELES (AP) β The Lakers have given general manager Mitch Kupchak a contract extension. Despite the fact the team is having one of its worst seasons ever, Kupchak has been rewarded with a new multiyear pact.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) β There is an excellent matchup in the NHL tonight as the two teams vying for the Pacific Division lead are squaring off in Anaheim. The host Ducks lead the race with 110 points while the visiting Sharks from San Jose have 107. The teams have played four games this season with San Jose winning three.
