SPORTS

The extra funds, along with a full year for star Cuban outfielder Yasiel Puig, are expected to get the Dodgers over the NLCS hump. Since 2008 L.A.’s made the NLCS three of the last six times.

Goals from Luis Suarez, Philippe Coutinho, Jordan Henderson and a Younes Kaboul own goal gave Liverpool a 4-0 victory over Tottenham to go top of the Barclays Premier League.

Sophomore seven-foot center Willie Cauley-Stein is doubtful for the big game after injuring his ankle in the Sweet 16

The Spartans and the Huskies shoot for one of the two remaining spots in the Final Four

Rafael Nadal will be going for his maiden title in Miami when he renews his record-setting rivalry with Novak Djokovic.

The Badgers needed an overtime win over Arizona to advance, while Florida cruised past Dayton.

Serena Williams breezed through the second set to win the Sony Open over Li Na, 7-5 6-1.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has hit back at suggestions from Tottenham counterpart Tim Sherwood that his side will start to feel the pressure in the title run-in.

Lewis Hamilton will start the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix from pole position after a rain-soaked qualifying session in Sepang.

There is some history between these two powerhouse schools. They’ve split their two previous matchups, with Michigan ousting the Wildcats back in 1993’s Final Four. Back then it was the Wolverines who changed the game with the famed “Fab Five” class.

Two of the best three-point shooting teams in the tournament square-off in the East Region final between Michigan State and Connecticut.

Mathieu Flamini equalized David Silva’s early goal to give Arsenal a 1-1 draw against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium.

Billy Donovan’s team has largely relied on seniors Casey Prather and Scottie Wilbekin during their run, but several underclassmen have stepped up in the tournament.

AJ McCarron reportedly proposed to Katherine Webb in Gulf Shores on Friday, after two years of dating.

Crystal Palace beat Premier League title challengers Chelsea 1-0 at Selhurst Park thanks to an own goal from John Terry.

Already upending favored in-state rival No. 6 Ohio State, followed by No. 3 Syracuse and fellow darling No. 10 Stanford, the Flyers and head coach Archie Miller are gunning for the second Final Four in program history.

Once again some of the best coaches in college basketball are making an appearance in the Elite Eight.

Manchester United beat Aston Villa 4-1 in the Premier League at Old Trafford to at least provide some temporary respite to manager David Moyes.

Arsene Wenger is refusing to give up on Arsenal’s title chances ahead of their clash with Manchester City on Saturday.

Ahead of their trip to take on Crystal Palace, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes it is his side who face the toughest title run-in.

David Moyes remains unshaken in his belief that he can revive Manchester United’s fortunes, despite a fan protest planned before Saturday’s clash with Aston Villa.

Mercedes’ rivals look to have closed the gap on the pace-setters ahead of qualifying for the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix.

During an especially wild tournament rife with upsets, Saturday’s West Region matchup is the only one pitting the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds together.

The Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox are among the favorites in the AL for the 2014 MLB season.

Virginia and head coach Tony Bennett are the top seed hoping to sidestep tournament juggernaut No. 4 Michigan State.

In a Friday afternoon statement, former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson denied allegations that he is a gang member.

John Calipari and Kentucky will face Rick Pitino and Louisville in the 2014 Midwest Regional.

The United States and Mexico will meet in an international friendly in Arizona next week with several 2014 World Cup spots on the line.

A pair of racehorses had to be euthanized after suffering a head-on collision during a harness race at Ontario's Flamboro Downs.