Tomas Nido, Mets catchers adjusting to new pitching staff  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — The relationship between Mets' catcher Tomas Nido and the club's newest ace began in Jupiter last month.  A bond was formed over not just baseball, but cars.  However, the batterymates did not bond over the same type of cars, just their affinity for them.

Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Short-handed roster can't keep up with the Milwaukee Bucks as skid hits a season-high 6  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 22  —  Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan, right, watches from the bench in the second half of a game against the Bucks on Thursday at the United Center.

USC gets back on track with easy win over Cal  —  LOS ANGELES — Another steal, this one an intercepted pass by Drew Peterson, and USC was off and running against Cal. Peterson took a few easy dribbles up the court, freshman Oziyah Sellers his running mate in transition.

Rob Manfred: MLB ready if Diamond Sports Group can't pay teams  —  PHOENIX — The impending bankruptcy of Diamond Sports Group, the company that owns Bally's 19 regional sports networks, will not affect fans' ability to watch their favorite teams play, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred …

Genesis Invitational notes: Patrick Cantlay loves Riviera Country Club  —  LOS ANGELES — Patrick Cantlay loves playing Riviera Country Club.  —  The former UCLA and Servite High star said so before this week's Genesis Invitational began, but his actions since play began have proved it …

Cavaliers, Kevin Love finalizing contract buyout; Heat to emerge as suitor: Sources  —  The Cleveland Cavaliers and Kevin Love are finalizing a contract buyout, with the Miami Heat expected to emerge as a suitor for the five-time All-Star should the sides finalize parting ways, league sources tell The Athletic.

Cap Selections Announced for Fred McGriff, Scott Rolen  —  (COOPERSTOWN, N.Y.) - The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has announced that a St. Louis Cardinals logo will appear on the cap of the Hall of Fame plaque for 2023 Hall of Fame electee Scott Rolen.

Aaron Nola, Phillies in talks over long-term extension: ‘I love it here’  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — After Aaron Nola got married in Adairsville, Ga., on New Year's Eve, he returned to Florida with his wife.  Aaron and Hunter are simple people — they traveled the country last winter …

Gators' big man Colin Castleton breaks hand during win against Ole Miss  —  Florida big man Colin Castleton broke his right hand in Wednesday night's game against Ole Miss, delivering a major loss for the Gators during their first victory in two weeks.  —  The school announced the injury following …

Focus of A's ballpark pursuit has shifted to Las Vegas, MLB commissioner says  —  PHOENIX — More than two months after Rob Manfred said he'd check in with new Oakland mayor Sheng Thao on the Oakland Athletics' ballpark situation, the baseball commissioner said he has not yet communicated with Thao …

LeBron James returns as new-look lineup beats Pelicans  —  After three games off to rest his sore foot, James (21 points) joins Anthony Davis (28) and D'Angelo Russell (21) to help spark the Lakers to a 120-102 victory in their final game before the All-Star break

Bowman, Larson give Hendrick sweep of front row at Daytona  —  Alex Bowman wins his third career Daytona 500 pole and will be joined by Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson on the front row for NASCAR's season opener.  Jimmie Johnson and Travis Pastrana both qualify.