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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard has been named the NBA defensive player of the year.

DETROIT (AP) — Tigers closer Joe Nathan will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his pitching elbow.

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Second-seeded Gael Monfils advanced to the quarterfinals of the Nastase Tiriac Trophy by beating Mikhail Youzhny 6-1, 6-2 Thursday.

PARIS (AP) — Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is worried that his drivers will need up to nine engines this season following a complicated start for both Daniel Ricciardo and Daniil Kvyat.

BRADFORD, England (AP) — High up in the corner of the stadium, draped over dozens of seats and hidden from the spring sunshine, a message on a giant England flag reads: "You'll Never Walk Alon…

SHANGHAI (AP) — Most golfers at the Volvo China Open had trouble keeping their approach shots from flying off the firm greens at Tomson Golf Course on Thursday.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Defending champion Kei Nishikori eased past Santiago Giraldo of Colombia 6-2, 6-1 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Defending champion Kei Nishikori eased past Santiago Giraldo of Colombia 6-2, 6-1 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Defending champion Kei Nishikori eased past Santiago Giraldo of Colombia 6-2, 6-1 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open.

Ohio State drew 99,391, Nebraska 76,000, Penn State 68,000 and Michigan 60,000 for their games this spring while UW has been in the 10,000 range in recent years.

   

Inside linebacker T.J. Edwards had two interceptions and two sacks during a scrimmage Wednesday.

Inside linebacker and cornerback are the two that stand out as holes the general manager must plug in this draft.

The general manager seldom adds players in veteran free agency.

The franchise's principal owner says no changes are imminent in the dugout or front office.

A look at what's happening all around the major leagues today:

DETROIT (AP) — Everybody knows how a hot goalie can alter a playoff series. What's tricky is figuring out who might fit that description in a given postseason.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — After making quick work of the Winnipeg Jets, the Anaheim Ducks now get a chance to relax and regroup before the next round of the playoffs.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For the first time in more than a decade, Barry Bonds is in the clear.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks are taking care of business during the NBA playoffs — on and off the court.