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Padres Ss Tatis Jr. Leaves Game With Shoulder Discomfort

Padres star Tatis has shoulder problem, to be re-evaluated

The flash and dash of Fernando Tatis Jr. came to a sudden halt Tuesday when the star San Diego Padres shortstop slowly walked off the field after making an awkward throw in an exhibition game. The Padres said Tatis had discomfort in his non-throwing left shoulder and would be re-evaluated Wednesday. Tatis went into the hole to backhand a grounder in the third inning against Cincinnati in Peoria, Arizona. Tatis’ throwing motion seemed off, even though he got the out. The 22-year-old Tatis began to leave the diamond and was met by manager Jayce Tingler and a trainer.

Jones And 3 Pointers Key No. 1 Stanford Over Cowgirls 73 62

Jones and 3-pointers key No. 1 Stanford over Cowgirls 73-62

Haley Jones scored 17 points and Stanford unleashed another barrage of 3-pointers as the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament booked yet another trip to the Sweet 16 with a 73-62 win over No. 8 Oklahoma State. The Cardinal made 13 3-pointers after making 15 in their first-round win. All five Cardinal starters made at least one. Stanford made the Sweet 16 for the 27th time in pursuit of their first national title since 1992. Neferatali Notoa scored 14 for Oklahoma State. 

Ingram, Williamson Pace Pelicans In 128 111 Win Over Lakers

Ingram, Williamson pace Pelicans in 128-111 win over Lakers

Brandon Ingram scored a season-high 36 points, Zion Williamson had 27 points and nine rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 128-111. The 20-year-old Williamson became the first NBA player younger than 21 to score at least 20 points in 21 straight games. Ingram helped keep the Pelicans comfortably in front with 17 points in the third quarter. Josh Hart grabbed 15 rebounds to go with five steals. The Lakers lost their third straight while playing without injured stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Montrezl Harrell scored 18 points for Los Angeles. 

Padres Ss Tatis Jr. Leaves Game With Shoulder Discomfort

Padres SS Tatis Jr. leaves game with shoulder discomfort

San Diego Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. exited a spring training game with left shoulder discomfort after making a backhanded play on Tuesday. Tatis fielded a grounder, made the throw to first base and then began walking off the field. He was met by manager Jayce Tingler and a trainer. After a few minutes in the dugout, Tatis headed toward the clubhouse accompanied by a trainer. The Padres said Tatis will be reevaluated on Wednesday. The superstar has been slowed this spring by flu-like symptoms. He also jarred himself with a headfirst dive into home plate during a game on March 13. 

Hawaii Gets Tourism Surge As Coronavirus Rules Loosen Up

Hawaii gets tourism surge as coronavirus rules loosen up

Tourists are traveling to Hawaii in larger numbers than anticipated, and many are wandering around Waikiki without masks, despite a statewide mandate to wear them in public. The Hawaii Safe Travels program reported that about 28,000 people flew into and throughout the islands on Saturday. That's the highest number of travelers to the islands for a single day since the pandemic began. Before the pandemic, Hawaii had about 30,000 arrivals daily. In October, the state launched a pre-travel testing program that allows visitors to sidestep quarantine rules. But travel remained sluggish until the second week in March, when spring break tourists started arriving in the islands. 

The Latest: Preakness To Run In Front Of 10,000 Fans In May

The Latest: Some D-backs players, coaches receive vaccine

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said about a dozen of the team’s coaches and players received their first COVID-19 vaccination shots on Tuesday while they were volunteering at a vaccination site. Lovullo said another group of players and coaches would volunteer in the coming days. The fifth-year manager said the players were helping organize car lines and taking information from people getting the vaccine. Arizona is opening up COVID-19 vaccination shots to all people over the age of 16 on Wednesday morning.

At Least 15 Found Dead After Bangladesh Rohingya Camp Blaze

At least 15 found dead after Bangladesh Rohingya camp blaze

COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (AP) — Searchers recovered at least 15 charred bodies after a devastating fire destroyed thousands of shelters at a Rohingya refugee camp in southern Bangladesh, officials said Tuesday. At least 400 people were still missing and around…

Michigan Women Reach Sweet 16 For First Time, Beat Tennessee

Michigan women reach Sweet 16 for first time, beat Tennessee

Leigha Brown scored 23 points and Naz Hillmon added 19 to lead No. 6 seed Michigan to its first Sweet 16 appearance with a 70-55 win over third-seeded Tennessee in the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines had been 0-5 in the second round before pulling off the victory over the Lady Vols. As the final buzzer sounded, the Michigan players jumped into a group hug at center court and sang “it’s great to be a Michigan Wolverine.”

China Summons Foreign Diplomats In Protest Over Sanctions

China summons foreign diplomats in protest over sanctions

BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday said it summoned foreign diplomats in protest after the United States, the European Union, Canada and Britain jointly imposed sanctions on senior Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses in China’s far western Xinjiang…

Utah Governor Signs Divisive Measure To Require Porn Filters

Utah governor signs divisive measure to require porn filters

Utah is a step closer to requiring all cellphones and tablets sold in the state to automatically block pornography. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a measure Tuesday that critics call a significant intrusion of free speech. Cox has said the bill would send an “important message” about preventing children from accessing explicit online content. The proposal is the latest move in Utah’s legislative campaign to curb the availability of porn. Critics say it raises clear First Amendment flags. The measure won’t go into effect unless five other states enact similar laws, a provision that was added to address concerns that it would be difficult to implement. 

Oakland Launches Guaranteed Pay Plan For Low Income People

Oakland launches guaranteed pay plan for low-income people

The mayor of Oakland, California, has announced a privately funded program to give low-income families of color $500 a month with no rules on how to spend it. The program is one of the largest forms of a guaranteed income project the U.S. so far. Its idea is that giving poor people a set amount of money each month will ease the stresses of poverty that contribute to poor health and hinder their ability to find full-time work. The idea isn't new, but it has received attention recently after progressive mayors launched similar programs across the country. The first program was launched in Stockton, California, in 2019.

Texans Qb Watson Facing 14 Lawsuits Alleging Sex Assault

Lawyer: Texans QB's assault suits followed blackmail attempt

An attorney for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, who’s accused of sexual assault and harassment in lawsuits filed by 16 women, is questioning the allegations against the NFL player, claiming they were made following a failed attempt to blackmail his client for $30,000. In lawsuits, Watson is accused of exposing himself and inappropriately touching the women while getting massages. Watson’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, alleges his legal team has “strong evidence” an accusation made by a woman they believe filed one of the lawsuits is false. Hardin accuses the woman of trying to blackmail Watson over a consensual encounter. The attorney for the women says the lawsuits are not about money. 

Biden’s Disciplined Agenda Rollout Tested By The Unexpected

Biden's disciplined agenda rollout tested by the unexpected

In less than a week, two mass shootings have overshadowed President Joe Biden’s “Help is Here” tour, during which he planned to herald the ways his administration is helping Americans recover from the pandemic. The White House has also struggled to respond to the growth in unaccompanied minors crossing the U.S.-Mexico border or blunt a nationwide effort by Republican legislatures to tighten election laws. Biden’s meticulous approach to the presidency is intended to serve as a stark departure from the chaos of his predecessor, Donald Trump. But the rapid developments over the past week are a reminder that even the most disciplined administration can only control so much.

Parler Network Founder Claims Gop Donor, Others Defamed Him

Parler network founder claims GOP donor, others defamed him

The developer of the conservative social network Parler is alleging he was defamed and improperly ousted by a prominent Republican Party benefactor, two men who replaced him at the company and a political commentator known for supporting former President Donald Trump. In a lawsuit, John Matze also accuses philanthropist Rebekah Mercer, website associates Jeffrey Wernick and Mark Meckler, and podcaster Dan Bongino of conspiring to steal his 40% company share, leaving him with $3. Mercer, Wernick, Meckler and Bongino didn't immediately respond Tuesday to messages seeking comment. Parler was booted from the internet after the Jan. 6 siege at the U.S. Capitol. But it is back online now —without Matze.

Gamestop’s 4q Earnings, Sales Fall Short Of Street’s Views

GameStop lost $215 million in fiscal year; online sales gain

GameStop, the video game retailer at the center of a social-media driven investment frenzy, says it lost $215 million in the 12 months ended Jan. 30 as it dealt with pandemic-related shutdowns and moved to transform itself into a more online-focused company. The company’s latest results offered few positives to back up some investors’ belief that the struggling retailer is on track to turn its business around and perhaps justify its stock’s stunning run from around $20 a share at the start of the year to north of $480 by the end of January. The stock closed at $181.75 in Tuesday trading. 

Prince Harry Joins Coaching Startup As Chief Impact Officer

Prince Harry joins coaching startup as chief impact officer

Prince Harry has joined the corporate world as employee coaching and mental health firm BetterUp Inc.’s Chief Impact Officer. Financial terms of his employment were undisclosed. BetterUp, based in San Francisco, works with employees from companies including Mars, AB InBev and LinkedIn on coaching and mental health services. BetterUp CEO Alexi Robichaux said the Duke of Sussex is a good fit for the company because of “his model of inspiration and impact through action.” Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have been working on detangling their lives from the British royal family and are living in California. 

The 15 Jurors Selected In The Case Against Derek Chauvin

The 15 jurors selected for the trial of Derek Chauvin

The jury seated for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's trial in George Floyd's death includes a chemist, a nurse, a social worker and a grandmother. It’s a racially mixed group – with six people who identify as Black or multiracial. Almost all have seen the bystander video of Floyd pinned on the street that fanned worldwide outrage. And some have ties to police. Although many said they had formed views of Chauvin's conduct, all said they could set those aside and decide the case based on evidence. Opening statements are Monday in Minneapolis.

Spieth Rounding Into Form For Fickle Week Of Match Play

Spieth rounding into form for fickle week of Match Play

Part of Jordan Spieth's turnaround included no serious time on the golf course for more than two months. He spent more time practicing than playing and is starting to turn the corner. Spieth is happy to be back at the Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club. For one thing, he was at No. 92 in the world in January and only the top 64 are eligible. For another, he knows anyone has a chance this week. Kevin Kisner is the defending champion. He won in 2019 as the No. 48 seed and even lost his opening match.

Colorado Marks Latest Mass Tragedy After 10 Killed

Colorado shooting victims included store workers, officer

Three of the victims of a shooting at a Colorado supermarket were gunned down while putting in a day’s work. Another was a police officer who raced in to try to rescue them and others from the attack Monday that left 10 dead. A picture of the victims began to emerge Tuesday as the suspect in their killings remained hospitalized but was expected to be booked into jail on murder charges. Those who lost their lives at the King Soopers store in Boulder ranged from 20 years old to 65. 

Jays’ Yates Faces Year Ending Elbow Surgery; Springer Ailing

Jays' Yates faces year-ending elbow surgery; Springer ailing

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Kirby Yates is expected to have season-ending surgery on his right elbow. That's according to Toronto general manager Ross Atkins. The Blue Jays also reported two other injuries: Outfielder George Springer will miss the next four or five days because of a strained oblique muscle and left-hander Robbie Ray will skip at least one spring training start after slipping on a staircase and bruising his elbow. Yates was expected to be Toronto’s closer after signing a $5.5 million, one-year deal in the offseason. On Monday, the team said Yates would miss several weeks because of a strained muscle in his forearm.

Biden To Nominate 3 Federal Prosecutors For New York Offices

Biden to nominate 3 federal prosecutors for New York offices

President Joe Biden is expected to nominate three prosecutors to run the U.S. attorney’s offices in New York. They include the first Black man to run the high-profile Southern District of New York and the first Black woman to head the Western District in Buffalo. Democratic New York Sen. Charles Schumer announced Tuesday that he is making the recommendations to Biden. It is almost certain they will be formally nominated. The names include Damian Williams as the U.S. attorney in the Manhattan-based Southern District and Breon Peace as the U.S. attorney in the Brooklyn-based Eastern District. Schumer also says he's recommending Trini Ross to run the Buffalo-based Western District.