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Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger hits a two RBI single off San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ty Blach in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in San Francisco.

Mariners come out swinging, spoil Giants home opener, 6-4

Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger hits a two RBI single off San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ty Blach in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in San Francisco.

April 3, 2018, 5:13pm National Sports

Mitch Haniger hit a two-run single, Kyle Seager also singled in a run in Seattle's big first inning, and the Mariners spoiled the San Francisco Giants' home opener with a 6-4 win Tuesday. Read story

Villanova guard Donte DiVincenzo, center, celebrates with teammates at the end of the championship game against Michigan in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 2, 2018, in San Antonio. Villanova won 79-62. (AP Photo/David J.

Villanova runs away with NCAA title, 79-62 over Michigan

Villanova guard Donte DiVincenzo, center, celebrates with teammates at the end of the championship game against Michigan in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 2, 2018, in San Antonio. Villanova won 79-62. (AP Photo/David J.

April 2, 2018, 8:58pm College

The redhead kid with the nickname Big Ragu scored 31 points Monday to lift 'Nova to another blowout tournament victory — this time 79-62 over Michigan for its second title in three seasons. Read story

Tiger Woods, right, and caddie, Joe LaCava walk to the ninth green during practice for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 2, 2018, in Augusta, Ga.

Woods arrives and Monday roars like Sunday

Tiger Woods, right, and caddie, Joe LaCava walk to the ninth green during practice for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 2, 2018, in Augusta, Ga.

April 2, 2018, 4:52pm National Sports

The roar sounded like Sunday at Augusta National. Tiger Woods is back at the Masters. Read story

Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale holds the trophy after defeating Mississippi State in the final of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Notre Dame won 61-58.

Notre Dame wins NCAA women’s title on last-second shot

Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale holds the trophy after defeating Mississippi State in the final of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Notre Dame won 61-58.

April 1, 2018, 5:50pm College

Arike Ogunbowale hit a 3-pointer from the corner with a tenth of a second on the clock to lift Notre Dame to its second women’s basketball title, a 61-58 victory over Mississippi State in the NCAA championship game on Sunday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners’ Mitch Haniger watches his two-run home run against the Cleveland Indians during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Gordon, Haniger homer in Mariners’ 5-4 win over Indians

Seattle Mariners’ Mitch Haniger watches his two-run home run against the Cleveland Indians during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

April 1, 2018, 5:11pm National Sports

Dee Gordon and Mitch Haniger homered, Mike Leake pitched seven strong innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cleveland Indians 5-4 on Sunday. Read story

John Isner celebrates after defeating Alexander Zverev, of Russia, during the final at the Miami Open tennis tournament Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Key Biscayne, Fla. John Isner won the biggest title of his 14-year career on Sunday, holding every service game and rallying past Zverev in the Miami Open final, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4.

Isner earns biggest tennis win, beating Zverev in Miami Open final

John Isner celebrates after defeating Alexander Zverev, of Russia, during the final at the Miami Open tennis tournament Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Key Biscayne, Fla. John Isner won the biggest title of his 14-year career on Sunday, holding every service game and rallying past Zverev in the Miami Open final, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4.

April 1, 2018, 2:57pm National Sports

John Isner punctuated his unexpected run to the Miami Open title with a surprising display of agility, dancing across the court while basking in a breakthrough. Read story

Villanova’s Jalen Brunson (1) shoots a 3-point basket against Kansas’s Devonte’ Graham (4) during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 31, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J.

Villanova sets Final Four record in win over Kansas

Villanova’s Jalen Brunson (1) shoots a 3-point basket against Kansas’s Devonte’ Graham (4) during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 31, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J.

March 31, 2018, 8:33pm College

Villanova made a Final Four-record 18 3-pointers Saturday night and also became the most prolific 3-point shooting team in college-hoops history, playing long ball to snuff out Kansas early in a 95-79 victory. Read story

Michigan's Moritz Wagner (13) reacts after scoring a 3-point shot against Loyola-Chicago during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 31, 2018, in San Antonio.

Wagner, Michigan end Loyola’s run in Final Four

Michigan's Moritz Wagner (13) reacts after scoring a 3-point shot against Loyola-Chicago during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 31, 2018, in San Antonio.

March 31, 2018, 7:30pm College

Moe Wagner scored 24 points, Charles Matthews added 17 and Michigan rallied to beat Loyola of Chicago 69-57 Saturday night in the Final Four. Read story

Former NBA player Steve Nash, center, speaks as former NBA player Jason Kidd, right, looks on during a news conference for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2018 announcement, Saturday, March 31, 2018, in San Antonio.

Nash, Kidd, Hill in 13-member Basketball Hall of Fame class

Former NBA player Steve Nash, center, speaks as former NBA player Jason Kidd, right, looks on during a news conference for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2018 announcement, Saturday, March 31, 2018, in San Antonio.

March 31, 2018, 6:17pm National Sports

Steve Nash, Jason Kidd, Grant Hill and Ray Allen learned Saturday that they are among the 13-member Hall of Fame class that will be inducted in September. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton, right, stands on the mound as Cleveland Indians' Yonder Alonso, left, rounds the bases after Alonso hit a grand slam during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Alonso’s grand slam leads Cleveland over Mariners

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton, right, stands on the mound as Cleveland Indians' Yonder Alonso, left, rounds the bases after Alonso hit a grand slam during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

March 31, 2018, 5:05pm National Sports

Yonder Alonso hit his third career grand slam in the first inning, Yan Gomes added a two-run shot and the Cleveland Indians held on for a 6-5 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Read story