The Polar Bears beat Western New England College, while the Bobcats knock off Brooklyn College.
Joe Grant
NBA notebook: LeBron James on doorstep of 40,000 career points
LeBron James is just nine points away from the milestone and should get there on Saturday against Denver.
A few thoughts from Red Sox camp as the team starts taking shape
Commentary: There’s more energy, pitchers like the new plan, Roman Anthony is impressive, and good things are ahead for Rafael Devers.
MLB notebook: Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. dealing with sore knee
The reigning NL MVP was scratched from Atlanta’s lineup on Friday and was being evaluated by a doctor.
Thursday’s college roundup: Vachon reaches milestone in Maine’s win over Binghamton
Women’s basketball: Amy Vachon gets her 150th win, and the Black Bears set up a showdown with Albany for the America East regular-season title.
MLB notebook: Red Sox invite conductor to camp to discuss teamwork
Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart speaks with the team about leadership.
Pete Maravich fans conflicted as Caitlin Clark approaches scoring record
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark will likely break Pete Maravich’s NCAA scoring record on Sunday, but some say Maravich deserves special recognition because he only played three seasons.
NFL notebook: Patriots need to draft a QB, not trade away the No. 3 overall pick
There should be plenty of quarterback-needy teams willing to trade up, but nobody needs a QB more than New England.
Sports Digest: Embiid vows to play again this year, for the 76ers and U.S. Olympic team
Joel Embiid has been sidelined since early February when he underwent meniscus surgery on his left knee.
So many questions as Red Sox work toward Opening Day
Commentary: How bad is this team? Where’s Jordan Montgomery? Will a spring training stud step up? Who starts on Opening Day?