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BASEBALLRangers ink Beltre
Adrian Beltre is taking over as the everyday third baseman for the AL champion Rangers, and Michael Young is switching positions. The Rangers introduced Beltre as their new third baseman Wednesday after agreeing on a six-year, $96-million contract with the All-Star. The 34-year-old Young, who has three years and about $48 million left on his contract, will become a designated hitter while playing a utility role.
COLLEGE HOOPS
Prahalis breaks slumpSamantha Prahalis broke out of a shooting slump with 23 points and Jantel Lavender had a career-high 22 rebounds to go with 22 points to lead No. 20 Ohio State to an 83-65 win over Indiana. Prahalis, of Commack, made 9 of her 14 shots after missing 17 of her previous 21 over the last two games.
Harris sparks Vols
Freshman Tobias Harris, who starred for Half Hollow Hills West, had 17 points and 15 rebounds as host Tennessee (10-4) routed No. 21 Memphis, 104-84 . . . Nolan Smith scored a career-high 33 points to help host No. 1 Duke beat Alabama-Birmingham, 85-64.
Dwayne Roloson, who had a shutout in his first start for the Lightning after his trade from the Islanders, was pulled after giving up the first five goals in Tampa Bay's 8-1 loss to the host Penguins. Chris Kunitz had three goals, and Evgeni Malkin got Pittsburgh's first goal seven seconds in.
NBANets beat Bulls
Sasha Vujacic made the tiebreaking basket with 5.3 seconds left as the host Nets ended their five-game losing streak with a 96-94 win over the Bulls. - AP
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