Sports briefs

BASEBALL

Cubs release veteran hurler Silva

Carlos Silva was released by the Cubs Sunday, one day after they told the veteran pitcher he would not make the Opening Day roster. The move leaves the Cubs on the hook for Silva's $11.5-million salary this season. The 31-year-old righthander made it clear Saturday he would not accept a minor-league assignment.

Nats swap Morgan for Dykstra

The Nationals traded outfielder Nyjer Morgan to the Milwaukee Brewers for minor-league infielder Cutter Dykstra, son of former Met Lenny Dykstra, and cash. Morgan became expendable once it became clear that Rick Ankiel and Jerry Hairston Jr. would platoon in centerfield.NBA

Double-doubles for Heat Big 3

LeBron James had 33 points and 10 rebounds, Chris Bosh added 31 points and 12 rebounds, and Dwyane Wade shook off a bruised tailbone to finish with 30 points and 11 boards as host Miami beat Houston, 125-119, for its eighth win in nine games. It was the first time that has happened since February 1961, when Oscar Robertson, Jack Twyman and Wayne Embry -- Hall of Famers all -- did it for the Cincinnati Royals.

NHL

Penguins top Panthers in SO

Alex Kovalev and James Neal scored in the shootout, Marc-Andre Fleury had 37 saves and host Pittsburgh won its fourth consecutive shootout, defeating the Panthers, 2-1. The Penguins moved within two points of Philadelphia in the race for the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference leads.

COLLEGE BASKETBALLTennessee names Martin

Tennessee has hired Missouri State's Cuonzo Martin to take over a Volunteers program facing punishment by the NCAA for recruiting violations. Martin, 39, takes over for Bruce Pearl, who was fired March 21.-- APwomen's lacrosse

Stony Brook loses to Vermont

The Stony Brook women's lacrosse team lost to host Vermont, 15-7, in its America East Conference opener. Victoria Cable scored three goals and Kaila Gottlick had two goals and an assist for SBU (3-6). Vermont (6-4) led 7-2 at halftime.

COLLEGE BASEBALL

Stony Brook no-hits Army

Nick Tropeano (West Islip) and Brandon McNitt combined on a no-hitter and Chad Marshall singled home the game's only run in the third inning as the Stony Brook baseball team edged host Army, 1-0. It was SBU's second no-hitter in the last five games. Tropeano (4-1) pitched the first six innings, striking out seven. McNitt hurled the final three innings to earn his third save. A ninth-inning error ended their bid for a perfect game.