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• Pitino agrees to deal with St. John's, sources say March 20, 2023
  Iona coach Rick Pitino has agreed on a six-year deal to become the coach at St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday.
• Ham: Lakers anticipate LeBron return this season March 20, 2023
  Three weeks since LeBron James suffered a foot injury -- and with three weeks remaining in the regular season -- Lakers coach Darvin Ham offered the most encouraging update on James' status to date.
• Sources: Cooley accepts offer to coach Hoyas March 20, 2023
  Ed Cooley has accepted Georgetown's offer to be its next head coach, sources told ESPN.
• Reich: Panthers won't rule out Young over height March 20, 2023
  Frank Reich said he had a "very high grade" on Russell Wilson in 2012 in response to questions over how the height of a QB prospect like Bryce Young might affect their evaluation.
• Anderson to file lawsuit vs. St. John's over firing March 20, 2023
  Mike Anderson plans to file an arbitration lawsuit against St. John's after he was terminated "for cause."
• MMA fighter dies after motorcycle crash in Italy March 20, 2023
  ONE Championship fighter Iuri Lapicus died Monday in Italy due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash last week, the promotion confirmed with ESPN. He was 27.
• Hornets' Ball (ankle) plans to be ready by camp March 20, 2023
  Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball said he anticipates being ready for training camp in September after a 2022-23 season derailed by ankle injuries.
• Sources: Man City confident on Bellingham deal March 20, 2023
  Manchester City are growing confident they can land Jude Bellingham this summer although Real Madrid remain in the race, sources have told ESPN.
• Turner, Goldschmidt propel U.S. into WBC final March 20, 2023
  Trea Turner added four more RBIs to his impressive World Baseball Classic total, and Team USA raced past Cuba 14-2 on Sunday night in the tournament's semifinal round at LoanDepot Park, earning the Americans a berth in the final on Tuesday night in Miami.
• Dayton band steps in for FDU in men's tourney March 20, 2023
  FDU doesn't have a band, but the University of Dayton filled in to play for the Knights during their Cinderella run.