KWBG Sports for March 31st

UNDATED (AP) - It's time to play ball, weather permitting. There are six major league openers scheduled for today, including the New York Yankees hosting Detroit at Yankee Stadium and the Atlanta Braves taking on the Washington Nationals in the nation's capital in games where the forecast is for temperatures in the 40s with a chance of rain. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Former New York Yankee Randy Velarde (veh-LAHR'-dee) is the fourth major leaguer to admit drug use during the Barry Bonds' perjury trial. The 48-year-old Velarde testified that he purchased human growth hormone from Bonds' personal trainer throughout the 2002 season to give him more "endurance and strength." COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is apologizing for letting people down and says he knows some people may view him as a cheater in the wake of NCAA violations that resulted in a five-game suspension. Tressel says he believes players will still listen to him when he returns to the sidelines, even though his character has been sullied by what he referred to as "mistakes." NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Knicks' magic number for clinching a playoff berth in the NBA is three. Carmelo Anthony poured in 39 for the second straight game and Chauncey Billups added 33 points, six rebounds and six assists in the Knicks' 120-116 win over New Jersey last night. ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Hawks say Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins was allegedly attacked by a fan after their 85-82 victory over the Orlando Magic, but was not hurt. Wilkins is a Hawks vice president and TV analyst and a team spokesman says the fan was promptly arrested and taken into custody by the Atlanta police department.