Actresses Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman, college coaches — including USC, UCLA — accused in admissions bribery scheme  —  A prominent senior athletic official and several coaches at USC, as well as another coach at UCLA, are among several charged in a sweeping admissions bribery case unsealed …

Yanks send RHP Farquhar to minor league camp  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Danny Farquhar has been reassigned by the New York Yankees to their minor league camp.  —  The 32-year-old right-hander, who collapsed in the Chicago White Sox dugout on April 20 because of a ruptured aneurysm and brain hemorrhage, appeared in three spring training games.

Detroit Tigers' Daniel Norris got back on track vs. Red Sox.  Here's how  —  Detroit Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd and wife, Ashley, weren't looking for this cause.  But ending sex slavery in Uganda has become their mission.  —  CONNECT  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — The words Daniel Norris recently …

Aaron Hicks receives cortisone shot for ailing back  —  TAMPA — Aaron Hicks needed a cortisone shot in his lower right back Monday and will be out another “three to four days,” the Yankees center fielder said Tuesday afternoon.  He is not yet worried about this carrying into the regular season.

CC Sabathia throws live batting practice for first time this spring  —  TAMPA — CC Sabathia faced hitters for the first time Tuesday.  The big lefthander threw 20 pitches of live batting practice on the back field during the Yankees team workouts.  —  Sabathia is expected to begin the season …

Reyes blitzes through Braves as Cardinals shift power prospect to relief competition  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.  • With the calendar working against them and the wish to have his prized arm work for them, the Cardinals are shifting Alex Reyes, officially, to the bullpen for the remainder of spring training.

Adam Jones - refusing to dwell on free agency - celebrates new life with Diamondbacks  —  SportsPulse: Now that Bryce Harper and Manny Machado have signed we can finally look ahead to actual baseball.  Here are the storylines that will define the MLB in 2019.  —  CONNECT

Mets ready to use seven relievers, and seem to have one spot up for grabs  —  Pete Alonso on his collision at first base  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Drew Smith impressed after debuting last season, and had a chance to break camp with the team in two weeks.

At 37, Luke Hagerty is attempting a comeback with the Cubs — 17 years after they drafted him: 'I'm not here to waste anyone's time.'  —  The Cubs' Luke Hagerty discusses his comeback attempt at age 37 during spring training on March 12, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz.  —  Chicago Tribune

Yankees dub Aaron Judge ‘your favorite New York athlete’  —  Aaron Judge homered during the Yankees' spring train game against the Orioles Tuesday afternoon.  The fans loved it, Judge loved it, and the Yankees are showing so much love for it, they've dubbed the power hitter, ‘your favorite New York athlete.’

New Diamondbacks outfielder Adam Jones says free-agent interest was sparse  —  For outfielder Adam Jones, the offseason was about waiting for the phone calls that never came.  —  Speaking with the Arizona media for the first time since agreeing to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Diamondbacks …

Rain is altering Rangers, Cactus League schedule  —  Heavy rains have descended upon the Phoenix area forcing the cancellation of at least two Tuesday spring training games already.  —  The Texas Rangers are scheduled to play the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale at 8:40 p.m. (central time)Tuesday night.

Braves lefty Allard optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Atlanta Braves have sent seven players to the minors, including left-hander Kolby Allard, who was competing for a spot in the rotation.  —  Among other contenders for the No. 5 spot in the rotation are right-handers Kyle Wright …