Michigan Wolverines guard Zavier Simpson (3) tries to steal the ball from Villanova Wildcats guard Jalen Brunson (1) during the first half in the championship game of the 2018 men's Final Four at Alamodome in Texas on Monday. Villanova won the championship 79-62. Michigan advanced to the final defeating Loyola Ramblers 69-57 on Saturday. In the other semi-final, Villanova bested Kansas Jayhawks 95-79. (Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports)
DETROIT--Francisco Liriano gave up just one run in his Detroit debut, Victor Martinez drove in three runs and the Tigers downed the visiting Kansas City Royals 6-1 for their first victory of the season Monday afternoon at Comerica Park.
FLORIDA- - Big serving John Isner overwhelmed Juan Martin del Potro 6-1 7-6(2) in the Miami Open semi-finals on Friday, ending the Argentine's 15-match winning streak.
JOHANNESBURG- - Tall seamer Morne Morkel took two wickets to restrict struggling Australia to 88 for three at the close on the fourth day of the final test as South Africa marched towards an emphatic victory on Monday.
CALIFORNIA - Park Sung-hyun eagled the par-four 15th hole en route to an "awesome" eight-under-par 64 and a share of the second-round clubhouse lead at the ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, California on Friday.
