MLB: Ozzie Guillen wants to apologize
Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen said he’ll be at Marlins Park in Miami today to apologize for telling Time magazine he loves Cuban dictator Fidel Castro and respects him for staying in power so long.
Yu Darvish overcome a rocky start to win his major league debut in the Rangers’ 11-5 win over the Mariners last night. After giving up four runs while throwing 42 pitches in the first inning, then allowing another run in the second, Darvish settled down and later retired 10 in a row while pitching into the sixth. . . .Second baseman Ian Kinsler said he and Texas agreed on a new $75 million, five-year contract . . . Cleveland catcher Carlos Santana agreed on a multi-year deal.
Matt Holliday, David Freese and Yadier Molina homered in the first inning as the Cardinals beat the Reds 7-1. . . . Barry Zito pitched a four-hitter for his first shutout in nine years to lead the Giants to a 7-0 win over the Rockies. . . . Ryan Sweeney singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth as the Red Sox rallied for 4-2 win at Toronto.
NBA: Injured Kobe scratched from lineup
Kobe Bryant was scratched from the lineup for the Lakers’ 93-91 victory at New Orleans last night because of the left shin injury that also sidelined him two nights earlier. Coach Mike Brown said it is not yet clear when he’ll return.
Dwyane Wade, who sat out Sunday’s win over Detroit because of a sore ankle, plans to play tonight when Miami hosts the Celtics to close a five-game homestand.
Antoine Walker, the former NBA All-Star, announced his retirement at age 35 after spending two seasons trying to rejuvenate his career with the D-League Idaho Stampede.
Etc.: Jets in chase for Yeremiah Bell
The Jets are one of three teams interested in Dolphins freeagent strong safety Yeremiah Bell, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The Patriots and Eagles also are chasing the eight-year veteran.
The men’s and women’s basketball programs at Baylor are facing possible NCAA sanctions following an investigation that uncovered more than 1,200 impermissible phone calls and text messages during a 29-month span, ESPN.com reported.
Isiah Thomas’ firing last week at Florida International sparked a protest by his former players who last night quietly walked out of a university athletic department banquet.
Thomas Robinson, the brawny 6-9 junior forward who led Kansas to a national runner-up finish this season, is leaving for the NBA. . . .Former LSU basketball coach Trent Johnson was formally introduced as TCU’s new coach.
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