Here is the latest sports news: NFL combine wraps up today. Pacers beat Wizards, hosts Bucks today. Purdue falls in Big Ten title game. College hoops roundup.
>>NFL Combine Wraps Up Today
(Indianapolis, IN) — The 2018 NFL Scouting Combine wraps up today in Indianapolis. Defensive backs will take center stage in on-field workouts. UCF linebacker Shaquem [[ sha-KEEM ]] Griffin stole the show this weekend with a 4.38 40-yard dash and 20 bench press reps. Griffin has only one hand due to a birth defect.
>>Pacers Hold Off Wizards
(Washington, DC) — Victor Oladipo exploded for 33 points as the Pacers bested the Wizards 98-95 at Capital One Arena. Bojan Bogdanovic added 20 points for Indiana, which earned its second straight win. The Pacers are a half-game behind the Cavaliers for third place in the Eastern Conference at 36-and-27. Indiana is back in action tonight at home versus the Bucks. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. from Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
>>Michigan Tops Purdue For Big Ten Title
(New York, NY) — The Michigan Wolverines are the Big Ten tournament champions for the second straight season. Moritz Wagner led the way with 17 points as number-13 Michigan topped eighth-ranked Purdue 75-66 in the title game at Madison Square Garden. Isaac Haas paced the Boilermakers with 23 points. Purdue fell to 28-and-6 and will await an at-large bid to the “Big Dance.”
>>College Hoops Roundup
(Undated) — In other college hoops action later this week, 10th-seeded Notre Dame faces Pittsburgh tomorrow in the first round of the ACC Tournament in Brooklyn. Butler earned the sixth-seed in the Big East tournament and faces Seton Hall in New York City Thursday. Ball State is the fourth-seed in the MAC Tournament and plays a to-be-determined opponent Thursday in Cleveland.
>>Spring Training Continues For Pirates
(Bradenton, FL) — Spring training continues for the Pirates today. They topped the Twins 9-3 yesterday in Grapefruit League play. The Pirates are right back at it this afternoon with a game against the Braves. The Indians open the regular season on April 4th.
