MARANA, Arizona (AP)— Tiger Woods had to go the distance to get to the second round of the Match Play Championship. Woods took too many journeys through the desert and was trailing Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano until he drove the 15th green for a birdie to square the match, then took advantage of the Spaniard’s struggles with the putter. It was the fourth time Woods was taken to the 18th hole in the opening round of this fickle event. He next plays... 

PHILADELPHIA (AP)—The commissioner of the Mid-American Conference says Temple and the Big East are talking about the Owls leaving the league to rejoin their old conference. MAC Commissioner Jon. See original here: Temple in talks to join Big East (AP)  Read More →

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP)—The pitcher Roberto Hernandez, formerly known as Fausto Carmona , told The Associated Press he hopes to obtain a judicial pardon and return to the Cleveland Indians this season. Hernandez was placed on baseball’s restricted list after he was arrested in the Dominican Republic on false identity charges last month Read this article: Carmona seeks pardon to rejoin Indians (AP)  Read More →

SAN MATEO, Calif. Link: Brady’s personal QB coach Martinez dies (AP)  Read More →

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP)—A win is a win to the Trail Blazers. Portland faced the San Antonio Spurs , playing without resting stars Tim Duncan and Tony Parker , and led by as many as 48 points on the way to a 137-97 victory Visit link: Spurs’ 11-game win streak snapped 137-97 (AP)  Read More →