Sports News Roundup: NBA roundup: Knicks get ref-aided win over Pistons; NHL roundup: Oilers defeat Kings to end skid and more

Rishabh Pant's horrific car accident in December 2022 left India searching for someone who could match the 26-year-old's neat glovework and clean hitting. Reports: Dodgers dealing Manuel Margot to Twins The Minnesota Twins are acquiring outfielder Manuel Margot from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for middle infielder Noah Miller, according to multiple reports Monday.

Sports News Roundup: NBA roundup: Knicks get ref-aided win over Pistons; NHL roundup: Oilers defeat Kings to end skid and more
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Cycling-American team sanctioned after mechanic disguised herself as rider

An American women's cycling team have been sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) for fraudulent actions after a mechanic was told to disguise herself as a rider in order to satisfy race regulations. The sport's governing body said a Disciplinary Commission found that Cynisca Cycling, a UCI Women's Continental team, tried to circumvent rules that required five riders per team to start the Argenta Classic event in Belgium last July.

ATP roundup: Andy Murray nets 500th career hard-court win

Three-time major champion Andy Murray from Great Britain won his 500th career hard-court match when he beat Canadian Denis Shapovalov 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday. Murray -- who joined Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andre Agassi and Rafael Nadal in the 500 club -- said in a post-match interview that he "probably (doesn't) have too long left but I'll do the best that I can these last few months," a possible hint that the 36-year-old is considering retirement.

Cricket-India unearth a 'gem' in Jurel to fill keeping void

A player-of-the-match award in only his second test, plaudits from the pundits and even a "man crush" from his England counterpart -- India wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel could not have dreamt of a better start to his international career. Rishabh Pant's horrific car accident in December 2022 left India searching for someone who could match the 26-year-old's neat glovework and clean hitting.

Reports: Dodgers dealing Manuel Margot to Twins

The Minnesota Twins are acquiring outfielder Manuel Margot from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for middle infielder Noah Miller, according to multiple reports Monday. Margot, 29, is in the second year of a two-year deal worth $19 million with a team option for 2025.

Spring training roundup: Jack Flaherty has stress-free Tigers debut

Jack Flaherty needed to make just 10 pitches in his Detroit Tigers spring training debut as he combined with five relievers to pitch a two-hit shutout in a 4-0 win over the visiting Houston Astros on Monday in Lakeland, Fla. Flaherty struck out Chas McCormick and Jake Meyers in the first inning. Flaherty, a longtime St. Louis Cardinal, signed a one-year, $14 million contract with Detroit in free agency.

Rory McIlroy beats Max Homa, LPGA stars to win The Match 9

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy won a closest-to-the-pin tiebreaker to earn $1.6 million at the end of The Match 9 on Monday night in West Palm Beach, Fla. The ninth edition of the exhibition golf series brought McIlroy, Max Homa and LPGA stars Lexi Thompson and Rose Zhang together for a 12-hole skins match under the lights at The Park golf course.

Reports: Cardinals signing INF Brandon Crawford

The St. Louis Cardinals are signing long-time San Francisco Giants infielder Brandon Crawford, pending the completion of a physical, multiple outlets reported Monday. Crawford, 37, is expected to compete for a backup infield spot, likely behind rookie shortstop Masyn Winn.

NHL roundup: Oilers defeat Kings to end skid

Evan Bouchard, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each had a goal and an assist to help the Edmonton Oilers end a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 win against the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. Zach Hyman also scored, Connor McDavid had two assists and Stuart Skinner made 38 saves for the Oilers, who avoided matching their longest losing streak of the season and regained sole possession of third place in the Pacific Division.

Dodgers deal OF Manuel Margot to Twins, sign INF/OF Enrique Hernandez

The Minnesota Twins acquired veteran outfielder Manuel Margot from the Los Angeles Dodgers, along with minor league infielder Rayne Doncon and cash, in exchange for minor league infielder Noah Miller on Monday. Following the move, the Dodgers brought back free agent infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez on a one-year deal. Multiple reports said the contract was worth $4 million.

NBA roundup: Knicks get ref-aided win over Pistons

Josh Hart scored the go-ahead layup with 2.8 seconds remaining and the host New York Knicks pulled out a controversial 113-111 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Hart's winning score was set up by a blatant missed call with 8.5 seconds left and Detroit up 111-110. New York's Donte DiVincenzo dove for the ball near half court and plowed into the legs of Ausar Thompson, who had been trying to get control of the ball.

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