Sports briefs

BASEBALL

Red Sox trade Scutaro to Rockies

The Rockies acquired infielder Marco Scutaro from the Red Sox for pitcher Clayton Mortensen in a deal that could pave the way for top Boston prospect Jose Iglesias to take over at shortstop sooner than expected. With Colorado taking on Scutaro's $6-million contract, Boston has the financial flexibility to make a run at free-agent pitcher Roy Oswalt. Scutaro, 36, hit a career-high .299 last season. Mortensen, 26, was 2-4 with a 3.86 ERA.GOLF

Wilson takes Humana Challenge by 2

Mark Wilson made a 10-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the Humana Challenge, beating Robert Garrigus, John Mallinger and Johnson Wagner by two strokes in a dramatic dusk finish to the wind-delayed tournament in La Quinta, Calif. Moments after Garrigus barely missed a 35-foot eagle putt that would have given him the lead, Wilson made his birdie try in the disappearing light, then calmly celebrated his fifth PGA Tour victory. Wilson led by three strokes Sunday morning after finishing his third round, which was delayed by ferocious wind Saturday.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Prahalis' 28 lead No. 10 Buckeyes

Former Commack star Samantha Prahalis scored eight straight points down the stretch and finished with 28 for Ohio State (19-1, 6-1 Big Ten) in a 96-84 win over Illinois.

Evans lifts Pride as Kilburn-Steveskey wins 100th

Shante Evans scored 21 points for host Hofstra (14-4, 6-1 CAA) in a 72-66 win over Northeastern (3-15, 1-6). It was the 100th victory for coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey in six seasons at Hofstra.

NBA

Pierce's 34 spark injury-riddled Celtics

Paul Pierce had 34 points and 10 assists to lead the Celtics to a 100-94 win over the host Wizards. Rajon Rondo missed a second straight game with a sprained right wrist and Ray Allen jammed his left ankle in the first half. -- AP