National Sports News From ESPN.com

• Harden's 31-point performance versus the Mavs made him the first player to drop 30+ on every team in a season since 2004.
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• Source: Astros extend Bregman on 6-year deal
  Budding superstar Alex Bregman has agreed to a six-year, $100 million contract extension with the Houston Astros.
• Doc brushes off Lakers link: 'I am going nowhere'
  Doc Rivers says he and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer have verbally agreed to work out a long-term contract extension.
• Harden sets single-season mark for 3 attempts
  Rockets guard James Harden surpassed Golden State's Stephen Curry (886) for the most 3-point field goals attempted in a season Tuesday night in Atlanta.
• Ex-Packers LB Matthews to Rams on 2-year deal
  Clay Matthews, a six-time Pro Bowl LB who has played his entire career with the Packers, has agreed to terms with the Rams on a two-year contract.
• Burfict joins Raiders, says AB pairing 'all positive'
  The Raiders signed former Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict to a one-year deal, a day after he was released by Cincinnati.
• Cowboys agree to 1-year deal with WR Cobb
  The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with veteran wide receiver Randall Cobb, filling a need after the team lost slot receiver Cole Beasley in free agency.
• A $430M bargain? Why Mike Trout might be worth a billion dollars
  What if L.A. had given the outfielder $600 million? $700 million? Heck, with what the Angels will get for the next 12 years -- and beyond -- they could've handed him 10 figures.
• Notable March Madness bets from U.S. sportsbooks
  Duke is the overwhelming public favorite to win the tourney at U.S. sportsbooks, but what's the rest of the betting action like? Here's an action report on the notable bets.
• Teaira McCowan is center of attention in women's NCAA tournament
  Once so self-conscious about her height she hid in her room, 6-foot-7 Teaira McCowan is finally at ease in the spotlight for Mississippi State.
• 'Mr. Ichiro is like a god': Japanese players on Mariners icon, Japan series
  We checked in with Ichiro Suzuki's countrymen about the importance of MLB's regular-season return to Tokyo and his role.
• Five reasons Trout can win a World Series with Angels
  The best player of his generation just got the biggest contract in sports history, but is he sacrificing his shot at October glory by staying in Anaheim?
• 68 teams, 68 nuggets: A quick look at every team
  The 68 teams have been revealed for the 2019 NCAA tournament. Here's your brief look at every one.
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• The U.S. stars making waves in Germany
  Christian Pulisic blazed a trail for U.S. players in Germany. Now the next wave is settling into Bundesliga life and is thriving.
• NFL experts predict: The most improved team in free agency
  Which team -- other than the Browns -- has won the offseason so far? Our insiders put a bow on the free-agent frenzy.
• Ranking 2019 NCAA tournament coaches as players, 1-68
  A Hall of Famer, a former college player of the year at Duke, and a guy who didn't play past the eighth grade.
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• March Madness: Will the upsets continue at the Miami Open?
  After several top men's and women's seeds failed to advance far at Indian Wells, the next two weeks in Miami could test whether we're in for more volatility or a return to the status quo.
• Isaiah Thomas gets his moment, but will it be his last?
  While the former Celtics point guard was honored for his past, his future remains very much in doubt.