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Elliott had nothing to lose

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — The strategy calls don’t always work out for Chase Elliott in the Cup Series. So when the plan comes together — as it did in a victory Sunday at Martinsville Speedway – it’s especially sweet for NASCAR’s eight-time most popular driver and his legions of adoring fans. “It’s really cool when this stuff works out, and to win these races is so tough,” Elliott said while celebrating on the frontstetch to huge cheers after his first win this season and the 22nd of his career. “So just really, really grateful for the opportunity. I never take it ...

Final Four set

(AP) — All that talent at Arizona and Michigan. All that momentum and good vibes at UConn. And somebody has to be play the part of the unheralded “little guy.” At the Final Four next weekend, that role belongs, improbably, to Illinois. In a sign of the times, the Illinii — a Big Ten team with more wins in the conference over the last seven seasons than any other program — will pass for something resembling Cinderella when college basketball’s biggest party kicks off in Indianapolis on Saturday. The first challenge for coach Brad Underwood’s team will be stopping a ...

Buckeyes regarded highly

(AP) — Fernando Mendoza didn’t participate in on-field drills at the combine last month but plans to showcase his skills at Indiana’s pro day next week. He doesn’t have to do anything else to improve his draft positioning. The Heisman Trophy winner who led Indiana to its first national championship is an overwhelming favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick when the Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock on April 23. The rest of the NFL draft isn’t that clear-cut. The only other quarterback expected to go in the first round is Alabama’s Ty Simpson, whose stock is rising among ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

Three homers in two games SEATTLE (AP) — Cleveland Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter hit his third career home run in his second career major league game late Friday night. The top prospect hit two home runs, including one in his first regular-season at-bat on Thursday in a 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners. After becoming the fifth player in Cleveland’s 126-year franchise history to hit a home run in his first career regular-season at-bat, DeLauter picked up where he left off on Friday. In the first inning, DeLauter launched a 1-0 slider by Seattle starter George Kirby ...

INDOOR ARCHERY

Wednesday Nite Bowhunters League at Westville Lake C.C. STANDINGS: Austin Mehl & Emily Hughes 29.5, Mason Hughes & Alec Schopper 21.5, Jason Ring & Ben Johnston 17, Troy Todd & Bill Readshaw 17, Jason Irey & Jason Irey II 14.5, John Lucas & Kirk Hartzell 9, Ty Griffiths & Bonnie McCall 6, Dylan Fuson & Leah Irey 6. Thursday Nite Bowhunters League at Westville Lake C.C. STANDINGS: Zach Ruggles & Dave Ruggles 21, Matt Uyselt & Chad Berger 18.5, Rich Hartzell & T.J. Bylenok 16, Chip Beadle & Michelle Beadle 15, Drew Minich & Devin Uyselt 14.5, Denny Briceland & Kingsley Briceland 11.

NBA’s anti-tanking prospects

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA’s process of finding new ways to deter teams from tanking is currently focused around three separate concepts to change the draft lottery, two people with knowledge of the discussions surrounding the issue told The Associated Press on Friday. The concepts — they are not yet finalized proposals — were presented to the league’s board of governors by NBA executives earlier this week, the people said. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because none of the details have been shared publicly. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday he expects ...