Back soon? Skubal tossing 2 weeks post-surgery

Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal is playing catch, just two weeks after having surgery on his pitching elbow, sparking hope in Detroit that the team’s ace could be back sooner than expected.

Underwood gets new deal after Final Four run

Illinois and coach Brad Underwood have agreed to new financial terms on his current six-year contract that runs through 2031-32, and the deal could extend through 2035-36 based on the team’s performance over the next four seasons.