NCAA:
Wisconsin basketball coach Bo Ryan, who won a school-record 364 games coaching the Badgers to seven Big Ten titles, is retiring immediately. Ryan made the announcement last night after the Badgers' 64-49 win over Texas A&M. Assistant Greg Gard takes over as interim coach.
Forward De'Janae Boykin has decided to transfer from Number 1 UConn after just one semester with the top-ranked Huskies. Coach Geno Auriemma announced the move yesterday, saying the freshman Boykin expressed a desire to be closer to her home in Springdale, Maryland.
A former Yankees strength coach who told Congress he injected major leaguer Roger Clemens with steroids more than a dozen times has been arrested on a drunken driving charge on Long Island. Nassau County prosecutors say Brian McNamee was arraigned Monday on charges including driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired by drugs and unlicensed driving. Police said McNamee was arrested Monday morning in Long Beach after he crashed into another car.
McNamee represented himself at his arraignment Monday. He was released on $2,500. A phone number for McNamee could not immediately be located. McNamee sued Clemens for defamation in 2008 after the pitcher said McNamee lied and manufactured evidence when he accused Clemens of using banned performance-enhancing drugs. The suit was settled in March.
NBA:
In the NBA, Cleveland beat Boston 89-77, Denver topped Minnesota 112-100, Sacramento bested Houston 107-97, and it was the Lakers over Milwaukee 113-95.
A University of Kansas researcher has uncovered an audio recording of James Naismith talking about setting up the first game of basketball in 1891 in Massachusetts. The school says it is believed to be the only known recording of basketball's founder.
NHL:
In the NHL, the Rangers doubled up Edmonton 4-2, Florida topped the Islanders 5-1, New Jersey blanked Buffalo 2-0, Colorado shut out Chicago 3-0 ending Patrick Kane’s points streak at 26 games, San Jose bested Montreal 3-1, Tampa Bay edged Toronto in overtime 5-4, Calgary defeated Nashville in overtime 2-1, St. Louis edged Winnipeg 4-3, Minnesota tripled up Vancouver 6-2, Dallas bested Columbus 5-1, and it was Philadelphia over Carolina 4-3.
NFL:
Peyton Manning is set to return to practice today for the first time in a month, but he'll be a sideline spectator again Sunday when Brock Osweiler makes his fifth consecutive start Sunday at Pittsburgh. The Broncos are 3-1 in Osweiler's starts and 7-2 when Manning starts.
The Baltimore Ravens have signed free agent quarterback Ryan Mallett, who played in six games with Houston earlier this season. Jimmy Claussen started in Sunday loss to Seattle after injuries sidelined Joe Flacco and Matt Schaub.
MLB:
Pitcher Jerry Blevins is staying with the New York Mets. The 32-year-old left-hander has agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees him $4 million and allows him to earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses. He was acquired from Washington in March.
A subpoena for former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling will be reissued as Rhode Island lawmakers continue to probe the state's $75 million deal with his failed video game company, 38 Studios. The subpoena, requested by the House Oversight Committee, commanded Schilling to testify yesterday before the committee. It expired after a constable wasn't able to serve it. Schilling lives in Massachusetts.
Pete Rose says Monday's ruling by baseball commissioner to not reinstate the all-time hits leader was disappointing. But the 74-year old says he still holds out hope to be elected to the Hall of Fame. Commissioner Rob Manfred rejected his bid to get back in the game partly because Rose still bets legally in this gambling town, but Rose says he still has a lot to offer the sport. Rose received a lifetime ban from baseball commissioner Bart Giamatti in 1989 for betting on baseball.
In other baseball news:
The Chicago Cubs have announced the signing of free agent outfielder Jason Heyward. He agreed to a $184 million, eight-year contract with the team last week. It's been a busy off-season for the Cubs, who won 97 games last season and advanced to the National League Championship Series before losing to the Mets, as they have also added pitchers John Lackey and Adam Warren along with infielder Ben Zobrist.
— After spending six seasons playing in Japan right-handed closer Tony Barnette has signed a two-year contract with the Texas Rangers. The deal includes a club option for 2018. The 32-year old had a team-record 41 saves with a 1.29 ERA in 59 games last season for the Yakult Swallows in the Japan Central League.
— Baltimore has wrapped up the services of All-Star reliever Darren O'Day for another four years. Pitching for the O's last season he went 6-2 with six saves and a 1.53 ERA in 68 games. He has now re-signed with the team for $31 million.
— Lefty reliever Jerry Blevins is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a one-year contract that guarantees him $4 million and allows him to earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses. The 32-year-old left-hander was acquired from Washington on May 30 and appeared in seven games, retiring all 15 batters he faced.
Skiing:
Olympic and world slalom champion Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. says there is still no timetable for her return to skiing after tearing a knee ligament while warming up last weekend. Shiffrin posted an update on Instagram and said she does not need surgery but doesn't know when she will race again.
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