Aaron Judge is disappointed that a deal to avoid a potential arbitration hearing wasn’t reached before contract figures were exchanged.
Paul Abramowitz
Sports Digest: Six of the top eight seeds win opener in Match Play
Maverick McNealy was the last man to get in the 64-man field and first to close out his match.
MLB notebook: MLB, players agree to keep zombie runner for ’22
Automatic runners in extra innings are sticking around for a third straight season.
NFL notebook: Trade for Watson ends up costing Browns a little more
The Browns’ announcement of the deal included terms regarding draft picks that turned out to be inaccurate.
NBA roundup: Orlando hands Golden State its third straight loss
With the Warriors’ loss, the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns (58-14) clinch first place in the Pacific Division.
NHL roundup: Devils blitz Rangers, 7-4
New Jersey scores five goals in the second period to erase a 2-0 deficit.
Monday’s college roundup: Colby beats Johns Hopkins 12-7 in baseball
The Mules improve to 6-0.
Mickelson decides to sit out the Masters
It will be the first time Phil Mickelson is not at the Masters since 1994, when he was recovering from a broken leg suffered while skiing.
Celtics complete 4-0 trip by beating Thunder, 132-123
Jayson Tatum scores 36 points to lead the Celtics.
MLB roundup: Josh Taylor questionable for Red Sox Opening Day roster because of back issue
Josh Taylor spent time last September on the IL because of low back strain and underwent an MRI then, but made it back for the postseason.