Super Bowl heading back to Las Vegas in 2029

LAS VEGAS (AP) – The Super Bowl will return to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday in Phoenix to award the nation’s gambling and entertainment capital the big game.

Chase Burns notches 1st major league win in Reds' 2-0 victory over Pirates

CINCINNATI (AP) – Chase Burns allowed one hit in five innings for his first major league win, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.

Gus Malzahn, Jeff Tedford to join College Football Playoff selection committee

Former coaches Gus Malzahn of Auburn and Jeff Tedford of Cal will join the College Football Playoff selection committee this spring, the CFP announced Monday.

New ribbon boards cause partly obstructed views at D-backs' Chase Field

PHOENIX (AP) – A set of brand-new ribbon boards at the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks has caused partially obstructed views of the playing field for dozens of seats at Chase Field, and the team said it will relocate unhappy ticket holders.

Anthony Mantha and the Penguins blitz the Islanders 8-3

NEW YORK (AP) – Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, Rickard Rakell scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to defeat the New York Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in the competitive Eastern Conference playoff race.

Heat rally late to pull away and beat 76ers 119-109

MIAMI (AP) – Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Miami Heat used a 14-0 run in the final moments to rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 119-109 on Monday night.

Miguel Vargas hits grand slam, White Sox beat Marlins 9-4 for first win of the season

MIAMI (AP) – Miguel Vargas hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs, Austin Hays hammered a three-run shot and the Chicago White Sox beat the Miami Marlins 9-4 on Monday night for their first win this season.

Hawks surge past the Celtics 112-102, and a 13th straight home win

ATLANTA (AP) – Onyeka Okongwu and Jalen Johnson each scored 20 points, and three days after losing to the Celtics on the road, the Hawks responded with a 112-102 win over Boston on Monday night. It was Atlanta’s 13th consecutive home win.

Leiter and Burger lead Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Orioles

BALTIMORE (AP) – Jack Leiter struck out eight in six strong innings and Jake Burger drove in two runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.