SOFTBALL: Hofstra advances to title round
Senior Olivia Galati threw her second complete game of the day and third of the NCAA Columbia (Mo.) Regional while also hitting her first home run of the season as Hofstra hit three homers in the 10th inning in an 8-4 victory over Oregon State in an elimination game last night.
Earlier, Galati allowed just one unearned run while firing a one-hitter but the Pride fell to Missouri, 1-0.
Hofstra (45-12) and the Tigers are scheduled to meet in the championship round today at 2 p.m.
Also in Columbia, Stony Brook had its season come to an end with a 6-0 loss to Oregon State.
At the Norman Okla. Regional, Fordham’s season also came to an end after the Rams lost to Arkansas, 5-2. Earlier, Fordham defeated Marist 5-3.
NBA: Buzz is Bobcats will become Hornets
The Charlotte Bobcats are actively trying to change the franchise’s name back to the Hornets, according to reports.
Charlotte’s franchise bore the Hornets moniker for 14 seasons (1988-2002) until the team was moved to New Orleans. But with the New Orleans franchise changing its name to the Pelicans, the Hornets name is back in play.
ETC.: Beckham bows out in final home game
David Beckham walked off the pitch to a standing ovation — for the last time in front of a home crowd during Paris Saint Germain’s 3-1 win over Brest.
Indianapolis native Ed Carpenter claimed his first Indianapolis 500 pole averaging 228.762 mph. He was followed by Carloz Munoz (228.342), Marco Andretti (228.261) and E.J. Viso (228.150).
The Chargers agreed to a two-year deal with DE Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million.
In Cancun, Mexico, 41-year-old boxer Shane Mosley unanimously outpointed Mexico’s Pablo Cano to win for the first time in four years.
In Miami, Brandon McCarthy pitched a three-hitter for his first win since being struck in the head by a line drive last season, helping the Diamondbacks beat the Marlins 1-0.
In College Park, Md., redshirt freshman Dylan Donahue scored with 13 seconds remaining to lift top-seeded Syracuse past Yale 7-6 in the NCAA lacrosse tournament quarterfinals. Earlier, Cornell routed third-seeded Ohio State 16-6.