Badeen powers Maine Maritime past UM-Machias
CASTINE, Maine — The Maine Maritime Academy Mariners rolled to a 23-point halftime lead en route to an 88-31 women’s basketball victory over the UMaine-Machias Clippers Tuesday night.
Maggie McConkey and Rachael Redles each scored eight first-half points to spark the Mariners (2-4).
Mary Badeen paced the Mariners as she finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds, seven steals and six assists. Mackenzie Vosburgh chipped in with 15 points, eight rebounds and four assists. McConkey and Redles finished with 14 points each. McConkey also grabbed 10 rebounds. Kristi Willey added 12 rebounds and five assists.
Ami Carver led the Clippers (1-8) with eight points and five rebounds while Taylor Cushing added six points and eight rebounds.
White Sox land Samardzija, Robertson
SAN DIEGO — Jeff Samardzija is coming home after a brief detour to the West Coast as the Chicago White Sox keep adding to their roster and the Oakland Athletics keep subtracting.
In a deal consummated late Monday night and officially announced Tuesday morning, the White Sox acquired Samardzija from the Chicago White Sox for right-hander Chris Bassit, catcher Josh Phegley and infielder Marcus Semien.
The teams also exchanged minor leaguers with right-hander Michael Ynoa going to the White Sox and infielder Rangel Ravelo to the Athletics.
Samardzija returns to his native Chicagoland area — he was born in Merrillville, Ind., was a star wide receiver at Notre Dame and spent seven seasons with the Cubs — to pitch for the team he rooted for while growing up. Despite a stellar 2.99 ERA in a combined 33 starts last season with the Athletics and Cubs, his record was just 7-13.
Titans’ Hill being investigated for sexual assault
Tennessee Titans veteran defensive tackle Sammie Hill is being investigated for sexual assault, the Atlanta Police Department said on Tuesday.
“The Atlanta Police Dept. has been contacted by a female who advised she was sexually assaulted by Sammie Hill,” Atlanta police said in a release. “We are working with the female to obtain information about this incident.
“At this time, the report is not available.”
Hill, a 28-year-old six-year NFL veteran, has played in all 13 of the Titans games this season. He has 25 tackles and two sacks.
“We will let the police investigate the allegation and we will provide any assistance they need,” the Titans said in a statement. “We have discussed the matter with Sammie and we will continue to gather facts.”
The National Football League did not respond to a request for comment.
Ohio State’s Herman wins Broyles Award
Ohio State offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Tom Herman was named the Broyles Award as the nation’s top assistant coach on Tuesday.
The 39-year-old Herman is first Ohio State assistant to win the award since defensive coordinator Jim Heacock in 2007.
Other finalists were Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin, Missouri defensive coordinator Dave Steckel, Oregon offensive coordinator Scott Frost and TCU co-offensive coordinator Doug Meacham.
Herman transformed Ohio State in three seasons under coach Urban Meyer into an up-tempo, attacking-style offense that averaged 45.2 points per game this year.
Ducks sign G Bryzagalov, lose Perry for 3-4 weeks
The Anaheim Ducks signed goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov to a one-year contract through the end of this season and also announced Tuesday that forward Corey Perry will miss three to four weeks with a knee injury.
The Orange County Register reported that the deal with Bryzgalov is worth $2.88 million.
The 34-year-old began his NHL career with the Ducks in 2001-02 and played on their 2007 Stanley Cup championship team. In 69 career games for Anaheim, Bryzagalov posted a 26-23-8 record with two shutouts, a 2.48 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage. He ranks third in franchise history in wins, saves (387), appearances and minutes (925:50).
Perry, the league’s most valuable player in 2011, was injured by a low hip check from Minnesota Wild defenseman Keith Ballard during the Ducks’ 5-4 win on Friday night.