MLB: Sosa makes Hall pitch
Sammy Sosa in a interview on the website Ustream.com, said he and fellow steroid-tainted star Mark McGwire belong in the Hall of Fame. He also said the Cubs should retire his number, and he left open the possibility of running for president of the Dominican Republic.
The Diamondbacks are discussing a trade of Justin Upton to the Braves. The deal would unite Upton with his older brother, B.J. Upton, who signed as a free agent with Atlanta this winter.
COLLEGE: New deal for Strong
Louisville football coach Charlie Strong OK’d a eight-year contract extension that includes a $585,333 bonus if the Cardinals win the BCS Championship Game.
Freshman Brittney Sykes stole the ball and hit a half-court shot at the buzzer to give the Syracuse women (16-2, 4-1 Big East) a 60-57 win at St. John’s (9-8, 3-2). … Baylor star Brittney Griner dunked for the 11th time in her career during a game against Iowa State.
Dayton (11-7, 1-3 A-10) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 96-51 romp over Fordham (5-14, 1-3).
NBA: New name for Hornets
The New Orleans Hornets have decided to change their name to the Pelicans next season. … The Bucks gave GM John Hammond a three-year contract extension.
Dwight Howard aggravated his sore right shoulder and missed the second half of the Lakers’ 106-93 loss to the Grizzlies. For the Lakers, it was their 10th loss in 12 games. … Lakers forward Jordan Hill underwent left hip surgery that will sideline him for the remainder of the season.
NHL: San Jose signs Gomez
The Sharks signed free-agent center Scott Gomez to a one-year deal. Gomez, who formerly played for the Devils and Rangers, played 38 games for the Canadiens last year.
ETC.: NCAA calls foul on itself
The NCAA has found what it calls “improper conduct” committed by former members of its own enforcement program during the Miami investigation, and will not deliver the long-awaited notice of allegations against the Hurricanes until an external review is completed.
Ricardo Santos of Portugal shot a 7-under 65 in the opening round of the Qatar Masters, taking a one shot lead over Anthony Wall and Peter Whiteford.
Red Bulls Stadium in Harrison, N.J., was named as one of the 13 sites that will host Gold Cup games from July 7-28. … Brooklyn Beckham, the 13-year-old son of David Beckham, is having a tryout in London with Chelsea of the Premier League.