Yankees Claim Parker Bridwell Off Waivers From Angels

Parker Bridwell.

The Yankees made another move to solidify their starting rotation on Monday, as they claimed right-hander Parker Bridwell off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.

Bridwell, 27, went 1-0 with a 17.55 ERA (6.2IP, 13ER) in five games (one start) with the Angels in 2018. He spent the majority of the season on the minor league disabled list, but also made six starts with Triple-A Salt Lake, going 1-1 with an 8.68 ERA (28.0IP, 27ER).

St. John's Ponds Named Big East Player Of The Week

Shamorie Ponds against California on Monday, Nov. 19. @StJohnsBball.

Shamorie Ponds had a record-shattering pair of performances to lead St. John's to the Legends Classic title, and that earned him Big East Player of the Week honors, it was announced on Monday morning.

Playing in his home borough of Brooklyn for just the second time as a member of the Red Storm, had 32 points against California on 
Monday, November 19, followed by 35 the next night against VCU.

Atlanta Gains Major Advantage On Red Bulls In 1st Leg Of East Finals

Atlanta's Hectov Villalba celebrates his goal. @ATLUTD.

In the first leg of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday night, Atlanta United took advantage of being at home and beat the Red Bulls, 3-0.

The second leg is Thursday night at Red Bull Arena, and the Red Bulls need to score three goals to send the match to overtime, or four to win outright. If Atlanta gets one, which would be a "road goal," the Red Bulls would need to score five.

Frozen Apple At MSG: Harvard Rolls Past Cornell

Harvard celebrates a late goal. Photo by Jason Schott.

One of the annual traditions at Madison Square Garden is the Frozen Apple, the college hockey game held the Saturday night of Thanksgiving weekend.

This year's event featured Harvard taking on Cornell, and in front of 14,132, it was Harvard who came away with the 4-1 win.

NIT: In Battle Of Top-Ranked Teams, Kansas Beats Tennessee In OT

Kansas' Dedric Lawson drives the lane in the first half. Photo by Jason Schott.

In the NIT Championship Game on Friday night at Barclays Center, Kansas, the second-ranked team in the country, outlasted fifth-ranked Tennessee, in overtime.

The consolation game also went to overtime, and Marquette beat Louisville 77-74.

NIT At Barclays: Kansas, Tennessee Win In Semis

Kansas' Dedric Lawson puts up a jumper. @KUHoops.

Kansas, the second-ranked team in the country, beat Marquette, while Tennessee dispatched Louisville in the NIT semifinals on Wednesday night at Barclays Center.

Barclays Center Classic: Pitt Powers Past Saint Louis

Photo by Jason Schott.

In the Barclays Center Classic on Wednesday afternoon, Pittsburgh powered past Saint Louis, 75-73, to improve to 6-0 on the season under new Head Coach Jeff Capel.

Pitt was led by Xavier Johnson, who had 20 points, including 17 in the second half, on 6-11 from the field, including 1-1 from behind the arc, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Malik Ellison and Sidy N'Dir had 13 points each, with N'Dir's coming off the bench on 5-8 shooting (2-3 on three-pointers) with 3 assists.