DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — In the other two play-in games of the NCAA Tournament, North Dakota State defeated North Carolina Central and Arizona State defeated St. John’s.

 

The first for games to get going today are:

Minnesota vs Louisville 11:15

Cincinnati vs Iowa 11:15

LSU vs Yale 11:40

Mississippi vs Oklahoma 11:40

 

CHICAGO (AP) — The NBA's Chicago Bulls and NHL's Blackhawks are giving their home a high-definition upgrade with a new scoreboard and sound system. The teams announced Wednesday a new board with the largest high-def display among NBA and NHL arenas will hang above the court and ice at United Center next season.

 

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears say they have re-signed veteran punter Pat O'Donnell to a two-year contract. O'Donnell has spent all five of his seasons with Chicago and is the franchise's leader with a 44.9-yard career gross average. The Bears also agreed to a one-year contract with backup quarterback Tyler Bray.