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Struggling Mets call up infielder Mark Vientos from minor leagues
NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Vientos was about to go to sleep in his Norfolk, Virginia, hotel room when he learned he was the spark the sagging New York Mets were seeking. Vientos got a late-night call from Syracuse Mets manager Dick Scott, who told the 23-year-old to get to New York on...
Mets send struggling Peterson back to minors; Carrasco to return Friday
NEW YORK (AP) — Struggling starter David Peterson was optioned back to Triple-A Syracuse by the New York Mets on Tuesday before their series opener against the major league-leading Tampa Bay Rays. New York selected left-hander Josh Walker from Syracuse to add a fresh arm in the...
Carrols Restaurant: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. (TAST) on Thursday reported net income of $864,000 in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Syracuse, New York-based company said it had profit of 1 cent. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains,...
Pistons, ex-exec Murphy named in sex harassment lawsuit
DETROIT (AP) — A female former employee of the Detroit Pistons has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the team and its now-fired assistant general manager. The Pistons announced Thursday that Rob Murphy “no longer works for the Detroit Pistons or Motor City Cruise, in any...
Small earthquake rumbles upstate New York
ADAMS CENTER, N.Y. (AP) — A minor magnitude 3.6 earthquake shook parts of upstate New York on Sunday afternoon. There were no immediate reports of significant damage. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake struck at 2:10 p.m. with an epicenter about 10 miles (16...
Mets bring up touted prospect Brett Baty to play third base
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Touted prospect Brett Baty was called up Monday by the New York Mets and immediately inserted into the starting lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Baty replaces slumping veteran Eduardo Escobar at third base after getting off to an outstanding start in the...
All female officials in women's Final Four for 1st time ever
DALLAS (AP) — The NCAA has an entirely female crew working the national semifinals and championship game at the women's Final Four this weekend. It's the first time that's ever happened, according to the organization. The NCAA is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX this...
Unbeaten Gamecocks, Iowa's Clark star in women's Final Four
SEATTLE (AP) — An undefeated South Carolina team led by star Aliyah Boston and guided by vaunted Dawn Staley, an Iowa squad that features high-scoring Caitlin Clark and the return of LSU and flashy coach Kim Mulkey headline the women's Final Four this weekend. Virginia Tech is the...
New York to pay $5.5M to man exonerated in Sebold rape case
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A man who spent 16 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of raping writer Alice Sebold when she was a Syracuse University student has settled a lawsuit against New York state for $5.5 million, his lawyers said Monday. The settlement comes after...
Column: Cinderella tries to claim a title at March Madness
Cinderella is no stranger at March Madness. From George Mason to VCU to Loyola of Chicago, there are some scintillating Final Four runs that keep hope alive for the little guys. But winning a national title? That's a far taller mountain to climb. So...
