Scoreboard (March 28)
TODAY’S TV SCHEDULE
GOLF
3:30 a.m. European PGA Tour: Trophee Hassan II (first round) TGC
10 a.m. PGA Tour: Houston Open (first round) TGC
HORSE RACING
9:30 a.m. Trackside Live! FOXSP2
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
7 a.m. Spring training: N.Y. Mets vs. Washington ESPN
1 p.m. Spring training: Minnesota vs. Boston MLB
4 p.m. Spring training: L.A. Dodgers vs. L.A. Angels FOXSP2
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
1 p.m. NCAA tournament (regional semifinal) CBS
1:15 p.m. NCAA tournament (regional semifinal) TBS
3:30 p.m. NCAA tournament (regional semifinal) CBS
3:55 p.m. NCAA tournament (regional semifinal) TBS
NBA BASKETBALL
2 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Milwaukee TWCS
NHL HOCKEY
2 p.m. Los Angeles at St. Louis FOXSP
TENNIS
7 a.m. Sony Open (women’s semifinal and men’s quarterfinal) ESPN2
1 p.m. Sony Open (men’s quarterfinals and women’s semifinal) ESPN2
FRIDAY’S TV SCHEDULE
BOXING
3 p.m. NABO middleweight title bout: Brian Vera vs. Donatas Bondorovas ESPN
GOLF
3:30 a.m. European PGA Tour: Trophee Hassan II (second round) TGC
10 a.m. PGA Tour: Houston Open (second round) TGC
HORSE RACING
9:30 a.m. Trackside Live! FOXSP2
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
8 a.m. Spring training: N.Y. Yankees at Washington MLB
1 p.m. Spring training: Toronto at Philadelphia MLB
4 p.m. Spring training: San Francisco at Oakland MLB
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
1 p.m. NCAA tournament (regional semifinal) CBS
1:15 p.m. NCAA tournament (regional semifinal) TBS
3:30 p.m. NCAA tournament (regional semifinal) CBS
3:55 p.m. NCAA tournament (regional semifinal) TBS
NBA BASKETBALL
2:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at San Antonio FOXSP2
NHL HOCKEY
2:30 p.m. Anaheim at Chicago FOXSP
TENNIS
9 a.m. Sony Open (men’s semifinal) ESPN2
1 p.m. Sony Open (men’s semifinal) ESPN2
* Tape-delayed broadcast
Today’s BIIF Games
BASEBALL
Keaau at Hilo, 3 p.m.
Kohala at Hawaii Prep, 3 p.m.
Kealakehe at Konawaena, 3 p.m.
Kamehameha vs. Waiakea at Wong Stadium, 6 p.m.
Hockey
NHL glance
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Pittsburgh 34 26 8 0 52 117 84
New Jersey 33 15 11 7 37 82 89
N.Y. Rangers 32 16 13 3 35 78 78
N.Y. Islanders 33 15 15 3 33 96 107
Philadelphia 32 13 17 2 28 84 99
Northeast Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Montreal 33 21 7 5 47 104 83
Boston 32 21 7 4 46 94 72
Ottawa 33 18 9 6 42 86 72
Toronto 34 18 12 4 40 102 97
Buffalo 33 13 16 4 30 87 102
Southeast Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Winnipeg 34 18 14 2 38 88 99
Carolina 31 15 14 2 32 86 90
Washington 33 15 17 1 31 94 93
Tampa Bay 33 14 18 1 29 105 99
Florida 34 9 19 6 24 80 119
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Central Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Chicago 32 25 4 3 53 108 71
Detroit 33 17 11 5 39 90 83
St. Louis 32 17 13 2 36 92 89
Nashville 33 14 13 6 34 83 88
Columbus 33 13 13 7 33 75 86
Northwest Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Minnesota 32 20 10 2 42 90 78
Vancouver 33 18 9 6 42 88 85
Edmonton 32 12 13 7 31 77 91
Calgary 32 13 15 4 30 89 108
Colorado 32 11 17 4 26 82 104
Pacific Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Anaheim 33 22 7 4 48 104 87
Los Angeles 32 18 12 2 38 93 80
San Jose 32 15 11 6 36 80 82
Dallas 32 15 14 3 33 87 97
Phoenix 33 13 15 5 31 85 94
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.
Wednesday’s results
Montreal 6, Boston 5, SO
Minnesota 4, Phoenix 3, OT
Calgary 4, Colorado 3
San Jose 4, Anaheim 0
Today’s games
Carolina at Toronto, 1 p.m.
Winnipeg at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.
N.Y. Islanders at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.
Buffalo at Florida, 1:30 p.m.
N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 1:30 p.m.
Phoenix at Nashville, 2 p.m.
Los Angeles at St. Louis, 2 p.m.
Columbus at Edmonton, 3:30 p.m.
Colorado at Vancouver, 4 p.m.
Detroit at San Jose, 4:30 p.m.
Men’s College Basketball
NCAA Tournament Glance
EAST REGIONAL
Regional Semifinals
At The Verizon Center, Washington
Today’s games
Roundup>Miami (29-6) vs. Marquette (25-8), 1:15 p.m.
Roundup>Indiana (29-6) vs. Syracuse (28-9), 30 minutes following
Regional Championship
Saturday’s game
Roundup>Semifinal winners
SOUTH REGIONAL
Regional Semifinals
Friday’s games
At Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Roundup>Kansas (31-5) vs. Michigan (28-7), 1:37 p.m.
Roundup>Florida Gulf Coast (26-10) vs. Florida (28-7), 30 minutes following
Regional Championship
Sunday’s game
Roundup>Semifinal winners
MIDWEST REGIONAL
Regional Semifinals
Friday’s games
At Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
Roundup>Louisville (31-5) vs. Oregon (28-8), 1:15 p.m.
Roundup>Duke (29-5) vs. Michigan State (27-8), 30 minutes following
Regional Championship
Sunday’s game
Roundup>Semifinal winners
WEST REGIONAL
Regional Semifinals
Today’s games
At The Staples Center, Los Angeles
Roundup>Arizona (27-7) vs. Ohio State (28-7), 1:47 p.m.
Roundup>Wichita State (28-8) vs. La Salle (24-9), 30 minutes following
Regional Championship
Saturday’s game
Roundup>Semifinal winners
NIT Glance
QUARTERFINALS
Wednesday’s results
Iowa 75, Virginia 64
BYU 79, Southern Mississippi 62
Baylor 79, Providence 68
SEMIFINALS
At Madison Square Garden, New York
Tuesday, April 2
c BYU (24-11) vs. Baylor (21-14), 1 p.m.
c Maryland (25-12) vs. Iowa (24-12), 3:30 p.m.
Women’s College Basketball
NCAA Tournament Glance
OKLAHOMA CITY REGIONAL
Regional Semifinals
Oklahoma City
Sunday’s games
Roundup>Baylor (34-1) vs. Louisville (26-8), TBA
Roundup>Oklahoma (24-10) vs. Tennessee (26-7), TBA
Regional Championship
Tuesday, April 2
Roundup>Semifinal winners
SPOKANE REGIONAL
Regional Semifinals
Spokane, Wash.
Saturday’s games
Roundup>Stanford (33-2) vs. Georgia (27-6), TBA
Roundup>California (30-3) vs. LSU (22-11), TBA
Regional Championship
Monday’s game
Roundup>Semifinal winners
NORFOLK REGIONAL
Regional Semifinals
Norfolk, Va.
Sunday’s games
Roundup>Notre Dame (33-1) vs. Kansas (20-13), TBA
Roundup>Duke (32-2) vs. Nebraska (25-8), TBA
Regional Championship
Tuesday, April 2
Roundup>Semifinal winners
BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL
Regional Semifinals
Bridgeport, Conn.
Saturday’s games
Roundup>Connecticut (31-4) vs. Maryland (26-7), TBA
Roundup>Delaware (32-3) vs. Kentucky (29-5), TBA
Regional Championship
Monday’s game
Roundup>Semifinal winners
Soccer
MLS Glance
EASTERN CONFERENCE
W L T Pts GF GA
Montreal 4 0 0 12 6 2
Columbus 2 1 1 7 7 4
Houston 2 1 0 6 6 4
Philadelphia 2 1 0 6 4 4
Kansas City 1 1 2 5 4 3
D.C. 1 2 1 4 2 4
New England 1 1 1 4 1 1
Toronto FC 1 2 0 3 3 4
New York 0 2 2 2 4 6
Chicago 0 3 1 1 1 9
WESTERN CONFERENCE
W L T Pts GF GA
FC Dallas 3 1 0 9 7 5
Chivas USA 2 1 1 7 8 6
Los Angeles 2 0 1 7 6 1
San Jose 2 1 1 7 4 4
Vancouver 2 1 0 6 4 3
Real Salt Lake 1 2 1 4 3 4
Portland 0 1 2 2 5 6
Colorado 0 3 1 1 2 5
Seattle 0 2 1 1 1 3
NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.
Saturday’s games
Los Angeles at Toronto FC, 8 a.m.
Philadelphia at New York, 9:30 a.m.
FC Dallas at New England, 10 a.m.
Portland at Colorado, noon
Montreal at Sporting Kansas City, 2:30 p.m.
San Jose at Houston, 2:30 p.m.
Seattle FC at Real Salt Lake, 3 p.m.
Vancouver at Chivas USA, 4:30 p.m.
Pro Baseball
Spring Training Glance
AMERICAN LEAGUE
W L Pct
Kansas City 23 7 .767
Baltimore 18 9 .667
Seattle 20 11 .645
Detroit 18 13 .581
Oakland 15 12 .556
Cleveland 16 14 .533
Minnesota 16 14 .533
Chicago 13 13 .500
Boston 15 16 .484
Tampa Bay 15 16 .484
Texas 15 16 .484
Toronto 14 16 .467
Houston 13 15 .464
New York 13 17 .433
Los Angeles 9 18 .333
NATIONAL LEAGUE
W L Pct
Atlanta 19 15 .559
Colorado 16 13 .552
San Francisco 15 13 .536
New York 14 13 .519
St. Louis 15 14 .517
Arizona 15 15 .500
Philadelphia 15 15 .500
Chicago 16 17 .485
Miami 13 15 .464
San Diego 15 18 .455
Washington 13 17 .433
Pittsburgh 12 18 .400
Milwaukee 11 17 .393
Cincinnati 11 18 .379
Los Angeles 11 19 .367
NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against nonmajor league teams do not.
Wednesday’s results
Washington (ss) 11, Atlanta 2
Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 4
Philadelphia 4, Detroit 1
Toronto 6, Tampa Bay 1
St. Louis 10, Washington (ss) 1
Miami 5, Boston 1
Chicago White Sox 5, Cleveland 4
L.A. Angels 6, Texas 3
Oakland 6, Colorado 5
Milwaukee 9, Kansas City (ss) 1
Cincinnati 7, San Diego 3
Seattle 10, L.A. Dodgers 7
San Francisco 8, Arizona 6
N.Y. Mets 6, Houston 2
N.Y. Yankees 11, Baltimore 8
Kansas City (ss) 9, Chicago Cubs 9, tie, 10 innings
Today’s games
Roundup>Detroit vs. Houston (ss) at Kissimmee, Fla., 7:05 a.m.
Roundup>Toronto vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 7:05 a.m.
Roundup>Houston (ss) vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 7:05 a.m.
Roundup>Miami vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 7:05 a.m.
Roundup>N.Y. Mets vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 7:05 a.m.
Roundup>Pittsburgh vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 7:05 a.m.
Roundup>Seattle vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 9:05 a.m.
Roundup>Cleveland vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 9:05 a.m.
Roundup>Arizona vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 10:05 a.m.
Roundup>Kansas City vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 10:05 a.m.
Roundup>Milwaukee vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 10:10 a.m.
Roundup>Minnesota vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m.
Roundup>Tampa Bay vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m.
Roundup>L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 4:05 p.m.
Roundup>Oakland at San Francisco, 4:15 p.m.
TRANSACTIONS
BASEBALL
American League
BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Reassigned RHP Kevin Gausman, INF Travis Ishikawa and C Chris Robinson to their minor league camp.
BOSTON RED SOX—Optioned C Ryan Lavarnway to Pawtucket (IL). Reassigned RHP Anthony Carter and RHP Jose De La Torre to their minor league camp.
CLEVELAND INDIANS—Announced Rule 5 Draft selection INF Chris McQuiness was returned to Texas.
DETROIT TIGERS—Optioned OF Quintin Berry to Toledo (IL).
KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Agreed to terms with LHP Garrett Sherrill and OF Xavier Nady on minor league contracts. Optioned Donnie Joseph to Omaha (PCL).
LOS ANGELES ANGELS—Agree to terms with RHP Mark Lowe on a minor league contract. Acquired RHP Elvin Ramirez from the New York Mets for cash considerations. Traded RHP Steven Geltz to Tampa Bay Rays for RHP Dane De La Rosa.
MINNESOTA TWINS—Optioned RHP Alex Burnett to Rochester (IL).
NEW YORK YANKEES—Claimed RHP Sam Demel off waivers from Houston. Designated RHP Dan Otero for assignment.
SEATTLE MARINERS—Optioned RHP Erasmo Ramirez to Tacoma. Reassigned RHP Jeremy Bonderman to their minor league camp.
TEXAS RANGERS—Assigned INF Chris McGuiness outright to Round Rock (PCL). Announced Rule 5 Draft selection RHP Coty Woods was returned to Colorado. Released INF Brandon Snyder.
TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Agreed to terms with LHP J.A. Happ on a two-year contract.
National League
CHICAGO CUBS—Claimed RHP Guillermo Moscoso off waivers from Toronto. Placed RHP Arodys Vizcaino on the 60-day DL.
CINCINNATI REDS—Reassigned LHP Wilkin De La Rosa and RHP Clay Hensley to their minor league camp.
COLORADO ROCKIES—Reassigned INF DJ LeMahieu to their minor league camp.
MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Agreed to terms with INF Yuniesky Betancourt on a one-year contract. Released INF Donnie Murphy. Placed SS Jeff Bianchi and 1B Corey Hart on the 15-day DL, retroactive to March 22.
PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Optioned RHP Kyle McPherson, INF Jordy Mercer and OF Alex Presley to Indianapolis (IL). Reassigned C Lucas May, RHP Vin Mazzaro, C Carlos Paulino, OF Felix Pie, RHP Ryan Reid and LHP Mike Zagurski to their minor league camp. Selected the contracts of LHP Jonathan Sanchez and 3B Brandon Inge from Indianapolis. Designated 1B Hunter Strickland and RHP Clint Robinson for assignment.
SAN DIEGO PADRES—Agreed to terms with RHP Josh Geer on a minor league contract.
WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Reassigned LHP Fernando Abad and C Carlos Maldonado to minor league camp.
BASKETBALL
National Basketball Association
UTAH JAZZ—Signed G Jerel McNeal to a 10-day contract.
FOOTBALL
National Football League
ARIZONA CARDINALS—Signed S Jonathon Amaya.
ATLANTA FALCONS—Agreed to terms with DE Osi Umenyiora on a two-year contract.
BALTIMORE RAVENS—Agreed to terms with S Michael Huffa on a three-year contract.
CAROLINA PANTHERS—Re-signed DT Dwan Edwards.
DALLAS COWBOYS—Released WR Anthony Armstrong. Signed S Will Allen and LB Justin Durant.
MIAMI DIOLPHINS—Signed OL Lance Louis.
OAKLAND RAIDERS—Released DT Tommy Kelly.
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS—Released OT Jared Gaither.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
BOSTON BRUINS—Claimed F Kaspars Daugavins off waivers from Ottawa. Recalled D Torey Krug from Providence (AHL).
DALLAS STARS—Recalled F Reilly Smith from Texas (AHL).
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS—Placed D Kris Letang on injured reserve.
