 ⚾️ Blue Dragons finish series sweep with Garden City

  🥎 Grimes' milestone hit powers Blue Dragon comeback

👟 BLUE DRAGON MEN CAPTURE 6 EVENT TITLES AT TABOR INVITE Blue Dragon men capture 6 event titles at Tabor Invite

👟 Davis qualifies for National Hammer

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LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;The No. 24-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys topped Kansas 8-3 on Sunday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark to complete a three-game sweep. Sophomore Luke Leto and senior Cole Elvis both hit home runs.

Kansas scored the first run of the game for the second time this weekend. In the second inning, Leto hit a solo home run over the center field wall. The homer gave Kansas a 1-0 lead.

Oklahoma State (28-13, 11-7) took the lead in the third inning and never looked back. After a walk and hit by pitch to start the inning, a sacrifice bunt put runners at second and third with one out. Roc Riggio then hit a two-run single to put the Cowboys ahead. They added a third run on an RBI groundout to make it 3-1.

After OSU scored one more run on an RBI groundout in the fourth, the Cowboys tacked on three more in the fifth. An RBI single, RBI double and sacrifice fly extended the Oklahoma State advantage to 7-1. One more run in the seventh made the score 8-1.

In the ninth, Kansas got a pair of runs on a two-run homer by Elvis. The home run was his 11th of the season and Elvis has now homered in four straight games. He is the first Jayhawk with a home run&nbsp;in four straight games since at least 2003. The homer ended the scoring at 8-3.

The Jayhawks had opportunities offensively on Sunday afternoon, but they were unable to capitalize. KU left nine runners on base over the first five innings, including seven in the first three frames.

Junior Ethan Bradford started for Kansas and suffered the loss to fall to 2-4 on the season. He allowed three runs on three hits over three innings.

PITCHERS OF RECORD Win: Bayden Root (4-1) Final line: 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 SO Loss: Ethan Bradford (2-4) Final line: 3.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 1 SO

NOTES • Elvis extended his hitting streak to 17 games with a home run in the ninth inning. He has homered in four-straight games for the first time in his career and is the first Jayhawk with a home run&nbsp;in four-straight games since at least 2003. The home run was his 11th of the season, which is the most on the team. • Brooks finished the day 2-for-5 with a double. He has multiple hits in four of his last five games and extended his on-base streak to 11 games. • Leto hit his fifth home run of the season. • English extended his on-base streak to 16 games.

UP NEXT Kansas (19-21, 5-10 Big 12) hits the road for a four-game trip, with one at Wichita State and three at Oklahoma. The Jayhawks will face Wichita State on Wednesday, April 26 at 6 p.m. CT before continuing on to Oklahoma for a three-game series set to begin on Friday, April 28.

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⚾️ Kansas falls to Oklahoma State in series finale

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LAWRENCE, Kan. —&nbsp;Kansas freshman Lizzy Ludwig pitched her first-career complete game shutout and the Jayhawks walked it off in the seventh to secure the 1-0 victory over Texas Tech Sunday at Arrocha Ballpark.

Kansas&nbsp;ended a four-game losing streak and&nbsp;improved to 21-21 (3-8 Big 12), while Texas Tech fell to 30-18 (4-10 Big 12).

“We’ve been talking about our mental toughness the last couple of days,”&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;Head Coach Jennifer McFalls&nbsp;said. “We got that big time from Lizzy Ludwig today in the circle. Loved her compete factor. She kept us in the game. We haven’t been scoring a lot of runs, so I was proud that we had a chance to grind it out and find a way to win at the end. Tomorrow, it is important that we come out with the same mentality, finding a way to win, whatever it takes.”

In a scoreless game heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, senior third baseman Ashlyn Anderson took charge with a lead-off triple to right to get the Jayhawks rolling. Senior right fielder Peyton Renzi stepped up to the plate on a full-count and hit a sacrifice-fly RBI to left field to bring the game-winning run home.&nbsp;It was Kansas’ fourth walk-off victory of the season.

Ludwig got her second start of the season in the circle, going the distance. In seven innings, Ludwig allowed five hits. She recorded a career-high–tying five strikeouts and did not walk a batter. Ludwig improved to 3-6.

With Ludwig and her teammates keeping Texas Tech at bay, the Jayhawks threatened to break the&nbsp;scoreless&nbsp;tie in the bottom of the fifth inning. Junior catcher Lyric Moore doubled to left-center to open the inning, followed by an errant throw from shortstop to grant Anderson the base. Freshman right fielder Aynslee Linduff reached due to fielder’s choice, loading the bases. The Jayhawks were unable to capitalize, leaving three runners stranded.&nbsp;

Freshman left fielder Presley Limbaugh recorded a single and a double, going 2-3 from the dish, increasing her hitting streak to four games.

The Jayhawks have a chance to win the series Monday, April 24, at 1 p.m. CT. Fans will be able to watch the game via&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=dd1dda07c7&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">Big 12 Now on ESPN+</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=cbd044b609&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">Box Score</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=39e631a1f5&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">Season Stats</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=8934da6c3a&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">Gallery</a>LAWRENCE, Kan. —&nbsp;Kansas freshman Lizzy Ludwig pitched her first-career complete game shutout and the Jayhawks walked it off in the seventh to secure the 1-0 victory over Texas Tech Sunday at Arrocha Ballpark.Kansas&nbsp;ended a four-game losing streak and&nbsp;improved to 21-21 (3-8 Big 12), while Texas Tech fell to 30-18 (4-10 Big 12).“We’ve been talking about our mental toughness the last couple of days,”&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;Head Coach Jennifer McFalls&nbsp;said. “We got that big time from Lizzy Ludwig today in the circle. Loved her compete factor. She kept us in the game. We haven’t been scoring a lot of runs, so I was proud that we had a chance to grind it out and find a way to win at the end. Tomorrow, it is important that we come out with the same mentality, finding a way to win, whatever it takes.”In a scoreless game heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, senior third baseman Ashlyn Anderson took charge with a lead-off triple to right to get the Jayhawks rolling. Senior right fielder Peyton Renzi stepped up to the plate on a full-count and hit a sacrifice-fly RBI to left field to bring the game-winning run home.&nbsp;It was Kansas’ fourth walk-off victory of the season.Ludwig got her second start of the season in the circle, going the distance. In seven innings, Ludwig allowed five hits. She recorded a career-high–tying five strikeouts and did not walk a batter. Ludwig improved to 3-6.With Ludwig and her teammates keeping Texas Tech at bay, the Jayhawks threatened to break the&nbsp;scoreless&nbsp;tie in the bottom of the fifth inning. Junior catcher Lyric Moore doubled to left-center to open the inning, followed by an errant throw from shortstop to grant Anderson the base. Freshman right fielder Aynslee Linduff reached due to fielder’s choice, loading the bases. The Jayhawks were unable to capitalize, leaving three runners stranded.&nbsp;Freshman left fielder Presley Limbaugh recorded a single and a double, going 2-3 from the dish, increasing her hitting streak to four games.UP NEXT:The Jayhawks have a chance to win the series Monday, April 24, at 1 p.m. CT. Fans will be able to watch the game via&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=dd1dda07c7&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">Big 12 Now on ESPN+</a>.NOTES:<ul>
 <li>The Jayhawks got their fourth walk-off victory of the season (vs. Long Beach State, vs. Liberty, vs. UTSA).</li><li>KU earned its sixth shutout victory of the season.</li><li>Ludwig tied her career-high of five strikeouts (Feb. 15 vs. Southern Illinois).</li><li>Ludwig earned her first complete-game shutout.</li><li>Ludwig has an ERA of 1.62 in 22 appearances, which ranks&nbsp;seventh&nbsp;in the Big 12 and 44th nationally.</li><li>Peyton Renzi’s sacrifice-fly RBI in the seventh inning earned her third of the season.</li>
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🥎 Jayhawks walk it off against Texas Tech

⛳ Prairie Dunes will host Big 12 Men's Golf Championship this week

🥎 Shockers collect 40th win behind sweep of ECU

⚾ Shockers sweep No. 7 East Carolina

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School senior running back Noah Khokhar has been named the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Male Athlete of the Year for 2022-23 in Kansas.

Khokhar is a senior at Hutchinson High School and plans to attend Hutchinson Community College on a football scholarship in the fall.

(Highlights courtesy of Hutch Post videographer Matt Peterson.)

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School senior running back Noah Khokhar has been named the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Male Athlete of the Year for 2022-23 in Kansas.Khokhar is a senior at Hutchinson High School and plans to attend Hutchinson Community College on a football scholarship in the fall.<div><iframe width="680" height="415" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oiYqEHBkqNo" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>(Highlights courtesy of Hutch Post videographer Matt Peterson.)<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

🏈 Hutch High's Noah Khokhar named FCA's Male Athlete of the Year

WICHITA, Kan. — <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/4507a669-59e9-43c2-a90a-813a17d72234">The Wichita Wizards (3-1) once again relied on late-game heroics from Parker Austin and Kaelon Gary to erase a double-digit deficit late against the Oklahoma Kings (0-2)</a>.

The Wizards shot out to a 14-6 advantage before the Kings used James Thomas to post-up in the paint and tie the game at 21. A Jalen McClish layup to end the first quarter gave the Wizards a slight 23-21 edge headed into the second frame.

Oklahoma went up by as many as six in the second quarter before taking a 57-52 halftime lead.

The Kings used 22 offensive rebounds to build a 10-point advantage with just 1:30 left in the third quarter.

Oklahoma shot 42% from the field, including just 30% from the three-point line.

With the Kings up double-digits, former league MVP Kaelon Gary decided he had seen enough. The former Central Christian College star scored three the old-fashioned way on an And-1 with 30 seconds left in the third.

Unfortunately, the Kings answered on a C.J. Mitchell bucket at the buzzer to keep the Oklahoma lead at eight headed into the fourth.

Gary scored three the hard way once again in the early moments of the fourth quarter to pull Wichita within three.

The Derby High School standout scored on a fast break with 8:21 left to pull the Wizards within one.

Immediately after, a Curtis Profit Junior lay-in put Wichita up one and the Wizards never looked back.

Profit Junior would later hit back-to-back trays to put Wichita up 107-100 before the Kings would make things interesting.

Despite the triples from Profit Junior (2-2) the Wizards struggled from deep once again (5-21).

The Kings pulled within two with only 13.7 seconds remaining.

Jeremiah May fouled out of the contest with 14 points on 7-of-13 shooting.

The Wizards once again used one-of-two bonus free-throw shooting down the stretch to ice the contest.

Parker Austin led six Wizards in double-digit scoring with 25 points.

Curtis Profit Junior had a career-day with 22 points on 7-of-12 shooting, including 2-of-2 from distance. He had seven assists and three steals.

The Wizards return home May 20 at Friends University to face the OKC Servants (2-0).

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 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. — <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/4507a669-59e9-43c2-a90a-813a17d72234">The Wichita Wizards (3-1) once again relied on late-game heroics from Parker Austin and Kaelon Gary to erase a double-digit deficit late against the Oklahoma Kings (0-2)</a>.The Wizards shot out to a 14-6 advantage before the Kings used James Thomas to post-up in the paint and tie the game at 21. A Jalen McClish layup to end the first quarter gave the Wizards a slight 23-21 edge headed into the second frame.Oklahoma went up by as many as six in the second quarter before taking a 57-52 halftime lead.The Kings used 22 offensive rebounds to build a 10-point advantage with just 1:30 left in the third quarter.Oklahoma shot 42% from the field, including just 30% from the three-point line.With the Kings up double-digits, former league MVP Kaelon Gary decided he had seen enough. The former Central Christian College star scored three the old-fashioned way on an And-1 with 30 seconds left in the third.Unfortunately, the Kings answered on a C.J. Mitchell bucket at the buzzer to keep the Oklahoma lead at eight headed into the fourth.Gary scored three the hard way once again in the early moments of the fourth quarter to pull Wichita within three.Enter: Parker Austin.The Derby High School standout scored on a fast break with 8:21 left to pull the Wizards within one.Immediately after, a Curtis Profit Junior lay-in put Wichita up one and the Wizards never looked back.Profit Junior would later hit back-to-back trays to put Wichita up 107-100 before the Kings would make things interesting.Despite the triples from Profit Junior (2-2) the Wizards struggled from deep once again (5-21).The Kings pulled within two with only 13.7 seconds remaining.Jeremiah May fouled out of the contest with 14 points on 7-of-13 shooting.The Wizards once again used one-of-two bonus free-throw shooting down the stretch to ice the contest.FINAL: Wizards 121 Kings 117Parker Austin led six Wizards in double-digit scoring with 25 points.Curtis Profit Junior had a career-day with 22 points on 7-of-12 shooting, including 2-of-2 from distance. He had seven assists and three steals.Kaelon Gary dropped 18 with five dimes.The Wizards return home May 20 at Friends University to face the OKC Servants (2-0).<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Wizards erase late deficit

Tulsa, Ok—Jake Rucker drilled a go ahead home run in the top of the ninth inning to deliver the Wichita Wind Surge a 4-3 win over the Tulsa Drillers.

Kody Funderburk pitched two and a third innings, punched out five hitters in his first win of the season in relief. Hunter McMahon earned the save retiring Andy Pages for the final out.

The two teams traded the lead throughout the evening, after Jonny DeLuca started the game off with a lead-off home run. It’s the third consecutive game in which DeLuca has led off the bottom of the first with a home run. Will Holland slammed his first home run to tie the game in the second. Jolbert Vivas gave Tulsa the lead in the third with another long-ball.

Wichita took advantage of a two-out error and a wild pitch to plate two runs in the sixth to take the lead. Jose Ramos quickly tied it in the bottom of the inning with a solo homer.

The teams both had run scoring opportunities in the eighth inning but failed. The Wind Surge finished the game with eleven men left on base and one for twelve with runners in scoring position. Tulsa finished zero for eleven and left nine men on.

The Surge closed it out in the ninth and can get a split with a Sunday afternoon win. Wichita improved to 7-7 on the season and the Drillers fall to 9-6..

NOTES – The Wind Surge added catcher David Banuelos from Class AAA St Paul. The 25-year-old opened the season at Class AAA St Paul. He played 55 games last season with the Saints batting .204 with 8 home runs and 26 RBI. In 2021 he played 15 games in Wichita and 30 games with St Paul. To make room on the roster catcher Frank Nigro was assigned to FCL Twins.

UPCOMING – Wichita and Tulsa wrap up the six game series on Sunday afternoon. Wichita will start RH Carlos Luna against RH Landon Knack. RADIO: ESPN 92.3 FM and MiLB App and&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwindsurge.com%2f&amp;c=E,1,tQnMbXbKGjGd_XbWZijt5b5-cOxiRn5WzBk28FG0UQkENRqaECorsuX7ZOU-Ukm2cmUOkH3ePkp-SzzJ3Tyvi-rFodXTwhQV8wpt3RnbwV_dEzGo8cij0Wepgw,,&amp;typo=1">windsurge.com</a>.

NEXT HOME GAME – Wichita will play against the St. Louis Cardinals affiliate the Springfield Cardinals on Tuesday, April 25 at 7:05 at Riverfront Stadium. Promotion: $5 domestic beers from when gates open until first pitch. Get two tickets for the price of one when you show your Dillons Shopper Card or Dillons app at the box office and $1 hot dogs.

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 </figure>Tulsa, Ok—Jake Rucker drilled a go ahead home run in the top of the ninth inning to deliver the Wichita Wind Surge a 4-3 win over the Tulsa Drillers.Kody Funderburk pitched two and a third innings, punched out five hitters in his first win of the season in relief. Hunter McMahon earned the save retiring Andy Pages for the final out.The two teams traded the lead throughout the evening, after Jonny DeLuca started the game off with a lead-off home run. It’s the third consecutive game in which DeLuca has led off the bottom of the first with a home run. Will Holland slammed his first home run to tie the game in the second. Jolbert Vivas gave Tulsa the lead in the third with another long-ball.Wichita took advantage of a two-out error and a wild pitch to plate two runs in the sixth to take the lead. Jose Ramos quickly tied it in the bottom of the inning with a solo homer.The teams both had run scoring opportunities in the eighth inning but failed. The Wind Surge finished the game with eleven men left on base and one for twelve with runners in scoring position. Tulsa finished zero for eleven and left nine men on.The Surge closed it out in the ninth and can get a split with a Sunday afternoon win. Wichita improved to 7-7 on the season and the Drillers fall to 9-6..NOTES – The Wind Surge added catcher David Banuelos from Class AAA St Paul. The 25-year-old opened the season at Class AAA St Paul. He played 55 games last season with the Saints batting .204 with 8 home runs and 26 RBI. In 2021 he played 15 games in Wichita and 30 games with St Paul. To make room on the roster catcher Frank Nigro was assigned to FCL Twins.UPCOMING – Wichita and Tulsa wrap up the six game series on Sunday afternoon. Wichita will start RH Carlos Luna against RH Landon Knack. RADIO: ESPN 92.3 FM and MiLB App and&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwindsurge.com%2f&amp;c=E,1,tQnMbXbKGjGd_XbWZijt5b5-cOxiRn5WzBk28FG0UQkENRqaECorsuX7ZOU-Ukm2cmUOkH3ePkp-SzzJ3Tyvi-rFodXTwhQV8wpt3RnbwV_dEzGo8cij0Wepgw,,&amp;typo=1">windsurge.com</a>.NEXT HOME GAME – Wichita will play against the St. Louis Cardinals affiliate the Springfield Cardinals on Tuesday, April 25 at 7:05 at Riverfront Stadium. Promotion: $5 domestic beers from when gates open until first pitch. Get two tickets for the price of one when you show your Dillons Shopper Card or Dillons app at the box office and $1 hot dogs.

⚾️ Ninth inning homer leads to Wichita Wind Surge Win

LeBron's Lakers beat Grizzlies 111-101, take 2-1 series lead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James finished with 25 points after Dillon Brooks was ejected for striking him in the groin, and the Los Angeles Lakers survived Ja Morant's 24-point fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 111-101 for a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. Anthony Davis had 31 points and 17 rebounds. Morant scored 45 points in his return from a one-game absence with a sore right hand, even scoring 22 consecutive points during his stunning fourth quarter while Memphis attempted to rally from an early 29-point deficit.

Hamilton scores in OT, Devils beat Rangers 2-1 in Game 3

NEW YORK (AP) — Dougie Hamilton scored 11:36 into overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 2-1 to cut their series deficit to 2-1. Jack Hughes scored and Jesper Bratt had two assists for New Jersey, which lost the first two games at home by 5-1 scores. Akira Schmid got the start in goal in place of Vitek Vanecek and finished with 35 saves. Chris Kreider scored for New York. Igor Shesterkin stopped 26 shots. In the extra period, Bratt found Hamilton on the right side, and the veteran defenseman skated into the right circle and beat Shesterkin on the glove side. Game 4 is back at Madison Square Garden on Monday night and Game 5 will be in New Jersey on Thursday night.

Gervonta Davis knocks out Ryan Garcia with body shot in 7th

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gervonta Davis delivered a stunning body shot in the seventh round, causing Ryan Garcia to stumble back and then go to a knee, ending a highly anticipated bout with a knockout at 1:44. Davis improved to 29-0, with all but two of his victories by knockout. It was the first defeat for Garcia, who won 19 of his first 23 fights by KO. Davis' victory could set up a showdown with undefeated Devin Haney, who owns all four major championship belts in the lightweight division. Haney faces former champ Vasiliy Lomachenko in May.

Butler scores 30, Heat top Giannis-less Bucks 121-99

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 30 points before leaving with a sore glute following a hard fall, and the eighth-seeded Miami Heat beat the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks 121-99 on Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Duncan Robinson scored 20 points on his 29th birthday for Miami, while Kyle Lowry scored 15 for the Heat. The Bucks were without Giannis Antetokounmpo for a second consecutive game because of a bruised lower back. Khris Middleton scored 23 points, Jrue Holiday added 19 and Grayson Allen scored 14 for Milwaukee.

Durant scores 31, Suns beat Clippers 112-100 for 3-1 lead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Devin Booker added 30 and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers without Kawhi Leonard 112-100 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series. The Clippers again made a strong run with Leonard watching from the bench. He has missed two straight games with a right knee sprain. It's the same injury that has sidelined Paul George for a month. Russell Westbrook led the Clippers with 37 points. He had 14 points in the fourth quarter, during a stretch in which the Clippers twice pulled within two points.

Tatis homers, Padres rally for 5-3 win over Diamondbacks

PHOENIX (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. connected for his first homer since 2021, Ha-Seong Kim had a crucial two RBI single and the San Diego Padres rallied for a 5-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. The Padres took the lead in the first inning on Tatis' first homer since his return from an 80-game drug suspension on Thursday. The 24-year-old turned on an 0-2 fastball, hitting it into the left-center stands, just out of the reach of a leaping Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove threw five innings in his return from the injured list, giving up three runs.

NWSL Reign beat Red Stars for team's best start since 2014

SEATTLE (AP) — Two goals each from Bethany Balcer and Jess Fishlock gave OL Reign a 5-2 home win over the Chicago Red Stars. The victory lifted the Reign to 3-1-0 this season for the team's best start since 2014. Balcer has scored more goals at home than any other player in the NWSL since 2019. In Washington, the Spirit and Houston Dash played to a scoreless draw. Gotham downed the Courage 1-0 in a match delayed by lightning and the Portland Thorns beat Racing Louisville 2-0.

Draymond Green won't change post-suspension, returns Game 4

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green fully plans to be suspended again, and had some strong words for the NBA trying to make him an example of suspensions based on past behavior. The Golden State forward is set to return for the Warriors in Sunday's Game 4 against the Sacramento Kings with his team trailing 2-1 in the best-of-seven series after serving a one-game suspension during the defending champions' 114-97 Game 3 victory Thursday night.

Venezuela hosts event of sports, table games and geopolitics

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Hundreds of people from 11 countries are gathered in Venezuela to participate in boxing, swimming, gymnastics and other events. The teenagers and adults are participating in the fifth edition of the Alba Games and represent the Latin America and Caribbean nations belonging to the left-leaning Alba alliance as well as this year's guest country, Russia. None of their victories will get them a step closer to the 2024 Olympics as they are purely exhibition competitions. And like it or not, the entrats are also participating in a geopolitical event. Unlike at official international tournaments since Russia invaded Ukraine, Russian athletes are allowed to use their country's name, flag and anthem.

Wrexham earns promotion on wild journey under Ryan Reynolds

Wrexham has secured promotion to the fourth tier of English soccer to achieve the first part of the dream of celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Hollywood actors were among a crowd of around 10,000 at the Racecourse Ground in north Wales to see Wrexham clinch the National League title with a 3-1 win over Boreham Wood. Reynolds and McElhenney seemingly have become soccer fanatics since completing their out-of-nowhere purchase of the Welsh club for $2.5 million in 2021. Wrexham is heading back into the English Football League for the first time in 15 years. Wrexham is four points clear of second-placed Notts County with one round of games left.

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 </figure>AP Sports Headlines for Sunday Morning.LeBron's Lakers beat Grizzlies 111-101, take 2-1 series leadLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James finished with 25 points after Dillon Brooks was ejected for striking him in the groin, and the Los Angeles Lakers survived Ja Morant's 24-point fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 111-101 for a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. Anthony Davis had 31 points and 17 rebounds. Morant scored 45 points in his return from a one-game absence with a sore right hand, even scoring 22 consecutive points during his stunning fourth quarter while Memphis attempted to rally from an early 29-point deficit.Hamilton scores in OT, Devils beat Rangers 2-1 in Game 3NEW YORK (AP) — Dougie Hamilton scored 11:36 into overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 2-1 to cut their series deficit to 2-1. Jack Hughes scored and Jesper Bratt had two assists for New Jersey, which lost the first two games at home by 5-1 scores. Akira Schmid got the start in goal in place of Vitek Vanecek and finished with 35 saves. Chris Kreider scored for New York. Igor Shesterkin stopped 26 shots. In the extra period, Bratt found Hamilton on the right side, and the veteran defenseman skated into the right circle and beat Shesterkin on the glove side. Game 4 is back at Madison Square Garden on Monday night and Game 5 will be in New Jersey on Thursday night.Gervonta Davis knocks out Ryan Garcia with body shot in 7thLAS VEGAS (AP) — Gervonta Davis delivered a stunning body shot in the seventh round, causing Ryan Garcia to stumble back and then go to a knee, ending a highly anticipated bout with a knockout at 1:44. Davis improved to 29-0, with all but two of his victories by knockout. It was the first defeat for Garcia, who won 19 of his first 23 fights by KO. Davis' victory could set up a showdown with undefeated Devin Haney, who owns all four major championship belts in the lightweight division. Haney faces former champ Vasiliy Lomachenko in May.Butler scores 30, Heat top Giannis-less Bucks 121-99MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 30 points before leaving with a sore glute following a hard fall, and the eighth-seeded Miami Heat beat the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks 121-99 on Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Duncan Robinson scored 20 points on his 29th birthday for Miami, while Kyle Lowry scored 15 for the Heat. The Bucks were without Giannis Antetokounmpo for a second consecutive game because of a bruised lower back. Khris Middleton scored 23 points, Jrue Holiday added 19 and Grayson Allen scored 14 for Milwaukee.Durant scores 31, Suns beat Clippers 112-100 for 3-1 leadLOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Devin Booker added 30 and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers without Kawhi Leonard 112-100 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series. The Clippers again made a strong run with Leonard watching from the bench. He has missed two straight games with a right knee sprain. It's the same injury that has sidelined Paul George for a month. Russell Westbrook led the Clippers with 37 points. He had 14 points in the fourth quarter, during a stretch in which the Clippers twice pulled within two points.Tatis homers, Padres rally for 5-3 win over DiamondbacksPHOENIX (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. connected for his first homer since 2021, Ha-Seong Kim had a crucial two RBI single and the San Diego Padres rallied for a 5-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. The Padres took the lead in the first inning on Tatis' first homer since his return from an 80-game drug suspension on Thursday. The 24-year-old turned on an 0-2 fastball, hitting it into the left-center stands, just out of the reach of a leaping Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove threw five innings in his return from the injured list, giving up three runs.NWSL Reign beat Red Stars for team's best start since 2014SEATTLE (AP) — Two goals each from Bethany Balcer and Jess Fishlock gave OL Reign a 5-2 home win over the Chicago Red Stars. The victory lifted the Reign to 3-1-0 this season for the team's best start since 2014. Balcer has scored more goals at home than any other player in the NWSL since 2019. In Washington, the Spirit and Houston Dash played to a scoreless draw. Gotham downed the Courage 1-0 in a match delayed by lightning and the Portland Thorns beat Racing Louisville 2-0.Draymond Green won't change post-suspension, returns Game 4SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green fully plans to be suspended again, and had some strong words for the NBA trying to make him an example of suspensions based on past behavior. The Golden State forward is set to return for the Warriors in Sunday's Game 4 against the Sacramento Kings with his team trailing 2-1 in the best-of-seven series after serving a one-game suspension during the defending champions' 114-97 Game 3 victory Thursday night.Venezuela hosts event of sports, table games and geopoliticsCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Hundreds of people from 11 countries are gathered in Venezuela to participate in boxing, swimming, gymnastics and other events. The teenagers and adults are participating in the fifth edition of the Alba Games and represent the Latin America and Caribbean nations belonging to the left-leaning Alba alliance as well as this year's guest country, Russia. None of their victories will get them a step closer to the 2024 Olympics as they are purely exhibition competitions. And like it or not, the entrats are also participating in a geopolitical event. Unlike at official international tournaments since Russia invaded Ukraine, Russian athletes are allowed to use their country's name, flag and anthem.Wrexham earns promotion on wild journey under Ryan ReynoldsWrexham has secured promotion to the fourth tier of English soccer to achieve the first part of the dream of celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Hollywood actors were among a crowd of around 10,000 at the Racecourse Ground in north Wales to see Wrexham clinch the National League title with a 3-1 win over Boreham Wood. Reynolds and McElhenney seemingly have become soccer fanatics since completing their out-of-nowhere purchase of the Welsh club for $2.5 million in 2021. Wrexham is heading back into the English Football League for the first time in 15 years. Wrexham is four points clear of second-placed Notts County with one round of games left.

📢📰 Sports Headlines for Sunday

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LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;The Kansas Jayhawks fell 14-3 on Saturday afternoon to the No. 24-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys at Hoglund Ballpark. KU’s Janson Reeder, Cole Elvis and Michael Brooks each hit solo home runs in the game.

Oklahoma State (27-13, 10-7 Big 12) took the lead in the top of the second inning and never looked back. The Cowboys scored three runs, two of which were unearned, on an RBI double, RBI groundout and a sacrifice fly to build a 3-0 lead.

Kansas led off the bottom of the second inning with one of its two home runs in the game. Reeder blasted a 438-foot solo home run to center field. The homer was his ninth of the season and made the deficit 3-1.

The Cowboys went on to score two runs in the third inning and four runs in the fifth inning to extend their advantage to 9-1. A two-run single in the third and a pair of two-run homers by Nolan Schubart and Colin Brueggemann in the fifth stretched Oklahoma State’s lead to eight runs.

In the sixth inning, Kansas hit its second home run of the afternoon. Elvis went deep with a solo shot the opposite way to lead off the sixth. The home run was his team-high 10th of the season and he has homered in each of the last three games.

OSU then added four runs in the eighth inning and one in the ninth to push its lead to 14-2. In the bottom of the ninth, Brooks hit a solo homer for his third long ball of the season.

Junior Sam Ireland started for Kansas and allowed nine runs, seven of which were earned, on nine hits over five innings on the mound. He suffered the loss to drop to 4-5 on the season.

PITCHERS OF RECORD Win: Ben Abram (5-2) Final line: 5.2 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 4 SO Loss: Sam Ireland (4-5) Final line: 5.0 IP, 9 H, 9 R, 7 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO

NOTES • Elvis extended his hitting streak to 16 games. The home run was his 10th of the season, which is the most on the team. He has homered in three-straight games for the second time this season (April 7-9 at West Virginia). His 10 home runs this season are a career high in a single-season, passing his 2021 season when he had nine homers. • Brooks finished the day 3-for-3 with a double, home run, walk, RBI and run scored. The home run was his third of the season and third in the last three games. He has an on-base streak of 10 games. • Reeder hit his ninth home run of the season. He has reached base safely in 12 consecutive games. • English extended his on-base streak to 15 games.

UP NEXT Kansas (19-20, 5-9 Big 12) will face No. 24 Oklahoma State in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.

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⚾️ No. 24 Oklahoma State defeats Kansas on Saturday

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LAWRENCE, Kan. —&nbsp;On a windy day at Arrocha Ballpark, the Kansas softball team fell to Texas Tech 6-1 off the back of two Red Raider home runs.

Kansas fell to 20-21 (2-8 Big 12) while Texas Tech improved to 30-1 (4-9 Big 12).

Junior left-hander Kasey Hamilton got her 19th start of the season and struck out two batters in 3.1 innings of work. Hamilton allowed four runs on five hits with one walk and falls to 8-7 on the year.

The scoring started in the second for both teams. Texas Tech opened the inning with a solo blast to right field for the first run of the game. Kansas would respond in the bottom half, with junior designated player Savanna DesRochers recording her first triple of the season with one out. On the next pitch, freshman second baseman Hailey Cripe hit a line drive down the left field line for a double, knotting the score at 1-1.

TTU would break the tie in the fourth. After the first batter was walked and the second was hit by a pitch, the Red Raiders would hit a three-run home run to right, making it 4-1 in Tech’s favor.

The Red Raiders wouldn’t look back, scoring two more in the next inning. After a single, an error and a walk to load the bases, TTU hit a sacrifice fly to left and doubled to right, increasing the lead to 6-1.

Kansas had a chance to score in the fifth. Senior center fielder Shayna Espy and freshman left fielder Presley Limbaugh both singled in the inning but were left stranded on first and second.

The Jayhawks will play the second game of the series tomorrow, April 23, at 12 p.m. CT. Fans can purchase tickets&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=2b28eeecc4&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">here</a>, or watch the game via&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=5b7f52ec74&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">Big 12 Now on ESPN+</a>.

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 <li>Kansas’ pitching staff sat down six batters to strikes, the most since April 8 (vs. Oklahoma State).</li><li>Savanna DesRochers tripled for the second time in her career and for the first time since March 25, 2022 vs. Texas.</li><li>Freshman Presley Limbaugh increased her hitting streak to three, the highest hitting streak for Kansas.</li>
 </ul>UP NEXTThe Jayhawks will play the second game of the series tomorrow, April 23, at 12 p.m. CT. Fans can purchase tickets&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=2b28eeecc4&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">here</a>, or watch the game via&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3846a6408b9536a51afeabac1&amp;id=5b7f52ec74&amp;e=33e05464a3" target="_blank">Big 12 Now on ESPN+</a>.

🥎 Kansas drops series opener against Texas Tech

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Quatraro has seen his share of frustrating things during his first month as the Kansas City Royals' manager. But on Saturday night, he saw his team battle back to snap a six-game losing streak.

The Royals scored five times in the ninth inning to rally for an 11-8 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

“They were resilient and persevered. We had some pretty good at-bats throughout the night and then to put up a big inning late when they had their closer in there was encouraging," Quatraro said. “Things need to go your way a little bit. You get a number of balls that are hit hard over the last couple of weeks that don’t find holes, and it starts to even out.”

Kansas City trailed 8-6 going into the ninth after Matt Thaiss connected on a first-pitch slider from Jose Cuas (1-0) for a two-run homer in the eighth. But Angels reliever José Quijada (0-1) was unable to hold it.

MJ Melendez was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to bring in the go-ahead run, and Hunter Dozier provided some insurance with a two-run single.

“We needed that, for sure,” said Dozier, who had three hits and three RBIs. “It was a fun game to be a part of. Hopefully we can build off of it.”

Quijada hit two Royals batters with pitches in the ninth. Nicky Lopez reached to lead off the inning after getting plunked and then scored when Kyle Isbel doubled off the right-center wall. Isbel advanced to third on a throwing error and scored to tie it at 8 on Edward Olivares’ one-out base hit.

Quijada loaded the bases with walks to Salvador Perez and Duffy before he hit Melendez with an 0-2 fastball to bring Olivares home with the go-ahead run.

“I was trying to throw a high pitch like I always throw to a lefty but I opened a little bit and it hit the batter,” Quijada said.

It was Quijada's first blown save in nine appearances this season. The left-hander allowed five runs in two-thirds of an inning.

“I don’t think he located as well as he has. I mean, he’s pitched a lot lately, too. It’s just, tonight wasn’t his night,” Angels manager Phil Nevin said.

Scott Barlow retired the Angels in order for his second save.

The Angels lost despite hitting four home runs for the second time this season. Hunter Renfroe went deep twice and Mike Trout homered for the first time in two weeks.

It is the sixth time since 2020 the Angels have lost when hitting at least four homers.

Renfroe had a pair of solo shots to left field for the 18th multi-homer game of his career. His homer in the fourth inning got the Angels to 3-2. It barely stayed fair and made it over the short wall in the left-field corner as Kansas City outfielder Nate Eaton was unable to get to it in time.

Renfroe's team-leading sixth homer leading off the sixth was a no-doubter.

Trout, out of Friday's lineup after the Angels' cross-country trip, had a two-run shot in the fifth for his fourth of the season.

Kansas City appeared to get out of the sixth with a 6-5 lead after Zach Neto flied out, but plate umpire Mark Ripperger called a balk before the pitch, keeping the inning alive.

Brandon Drury advanced to second on the balk and scored the tying run two pitches later when Neto singled to right field.

“You’re not allowed to go out there to argue or talk about a balk. I certainly didn’t want to get kicked out at that time,” Quatraro said. “I did not go back yet to look at it. I’m assuming it was just that he didn’t stop. But it was definitely a frustrating time.”

Drury became the 997th major leaguer to strike out against Royals starter Zack Greinke. The veteran right-hander, who has 2,901 career Ks in 20 seasons, is looking to become the fifth pitcher to strike out 1,000 different players. The others are Nolan Ryan (1,182), Randy Johnson (1,123), Greg Maddux (1,049) and Roger Clemens (1,022).

Royals: LHP Daniel Lynch (rotator cuff strain) went two innings during an extended spring training outing.

Angels: OF Taylor Ward, who has two hits in his last 26 at-bats, got the night off.

The teams wrap up their weekend series Sunday. Kansas City RHP Jordan Lyles (0-3, 4.62 ERA), who has a 4-4 career mark against the Angels, takes on Reid Detmers (0-1, 4.50). The left-hander allowed five earned runs in his only previous start against the Royals last season.

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 </figure>ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Quatraro has seen his share of frustrating things during his first month as the Kansas City Royals' manager. But on Saturday night, he saw his team battle back to snap a six-game losing streak.The Royals scored five times in the ninth inning to rally for an 11-8 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.“They were resilient and persevered. We had some pretty good at-bats throughout the night and then to put up a big inning late when they had their closer in there was encouraging," Quatraro said. “Things need to go your way a little bit. You get a number of balls that are hit hard over the last couple of weeks that don’t find holes, and it starts to even out.”Kansas City trailed 8-6 going into the ninth after Matt Thaiss connected on a first-pitch slider from Jose Cuas (1-0) for a two-run homer in the eighth. But Angels reliever José Quijada (0-1) was unable to hold it.MJ Melendez was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to bring in the go-ahead run, and Hunter Dozier provided some insurance with a two-run single.“We needed that, for sure,” said Dozier, who had three hits and three RBIs. “It was a fun game to be a part of. Hopefully we can build off of it.”Quijada hit two Royals batters with pitches in the ninth. Nicky Lopez reached to lead off the inning after getting plunked and then scored when Kyle Isbel doubled off the right-center wall. Isbel advanced to third on a throwing error and scored to tie it at 8 on Edward Olivares’ one-out base hit.Quijada loaded the bases with walks to Salvador Perez and Duffy before he hit Melendez with an 0-2 fastball to bring Olivares home with the go-ahead run.“I was trying to throw a high pitch like I always throw to a lefty but I opened a little bit and it hit the batter,” Quijada said.It was Quijada's first blown save in nine appearances this season. The left-hander allowed five runs in two-thirds of an inning.“I don’t think he located as well as he has. I mean, he’s pitched a lot lately, too. It’s just, tonight wasn’t his night,” Angels manager Phil Nevin said.Scott Barlow retired the Angels in order for his second save.The Angels lost despite hitting four home runs for the second time this season. Hunter Renfroe went deep twice and Mike Trout homered for the first time in two weeks.It is the sixth time since 2020 the Angels have lost when hitting at least four homers.ALL FOR NAUGHTRenfroe had a pair of solo shots to left field for the 18th multi-homer game of his career. His homer in the fourth inning got the Angels to 3-2. It barely stayed fair and made it over the short wall in the left-field corner as Kansas City outfielder Nate Eaton was unable to get to it in time.Renfroe's team-leading sixth homer leading off the sixth was a no-doubter.Trout, out of Friday's lineup after the Angels' cross-country trip, had a two-run shot in the fifth for his fourth of the season.NOT SO FASTKansas City appeared to get out of the sixth with a 6-5 lead after Zach Neto flied out, but plate umpire Mark Ripperger called a balk before the pitch, keeping the inning alive.Brandon Drury advanced to second on the balk and scored the tying run two pitches later when Neto singled to right field.“You’re not allowed to go out there to argue or talk about a balk. I certainly didn’t want to get kicked out at that time,” Quatraro said. “I did not go back yet to look at it. I’m assuming it was just that he didn’t stop. But it was definitely a frustrating time.”997 AND COUNTINGDrury became the 997th major leaguer to strike out against Royals starter Zack Greinke. The veteran right-hander, who has 2,901 career Ks in 20 seasons, is looking to become the fifth pitcher to strike out 1,000 different players. The others are Nolan Ryan (1,182), Randy Johnson (1,123), Greg Maddux (1,049) and Roger Clemens (1,022).TRAINER'S ROOMRoyals: LHP Daniel Lynch (rotator cuff strain) went two innings during an extended spring training outing.Angels: OF Taylor Ward, who has two hits in his last 26 at-bats, got the night off.UP NEXTThe teams wrap up their weekend series Sunday. Kansas City RHP Jordan Lyles (0-3, 4.62 ERA), who has a 4-4 career mark against the Angels, takes on Reid Detmers (0-1, 4.50). The left-hander allowed five earned runs in his only previous start against the Royals last season.

⚾️ Royals rally with 5 in 9th for 11-8 victory over Angels

⚾ Wildcats clinch west coast series over UC Irvine

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WICHITA, Kan.&nbsp;– A dominant performance in the circle from&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/alex-aguilar/7249">Alex Aguilar</a>&nbsp;and the return of&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/zoe-jones/7234">Zoe Jones</a>&nbsp;on Senior Day propelled No. 23 Wichita State to a 4-0 shutout of East Carolina Saturday afternoon at Wilkins Stadium. Wichita State (39-8, 12-2) clinched its fifth straight conference series behind the shutout to remain atop the American Athletic Conference standings. Aguilar tossed her team-leading sixth complete game shutout of the season to improve to 12-2 in the circle. She allowed only three hits, while walking none and striking out three. <a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/lauren-mills/7237">Lauren Mills</a>&nbsp;was a perfect 3-for-3 with a walk and a run scored, but the highlight was the return of Jones to the lineup after missing the last two weeks due to injury. She went 2-for-3 in her first game back, including her 13th home run of the season, tied for the team lead. <a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/lauren-lucas/7235">Lauren Lucas</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/taylor-sedlacek/7248">Taylor Sedlacek</a>&nbsp;(double),&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/lainee-brown/7229">Lainee Brown</a>&nbsp;(RBI double) and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/krystin-nelson/7238">Krystin Nelson</a>&nbsp;(RBI single) all recorded a hit. Wichita State was only able to scratch out a single run in the second and fourth innings behind a&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/sami-hood/7246">Sami Hood</a>&nbsp;sac fly and Brown RBI double. The Shockers had the bases loaded and only one out in the fourth, but couldn't take advantage. In the bottom of the fifth, Jones drove a deep fly ball off the very top of the wall in center and over for a solo home run. Nelson would tack on one more run on a bases loaded RBI single through the right side. Wichita State stranded 11 baserunners on the afternoon, including two innings with the bases loaded. Up Next No. 23 Wichita State and East Carolina wrap up the series Sunday at 12 p.m. on ESPN+.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Courtesy of Wichita State Athletics&nbsp;WICHITA, Kan.&nbsp;– A dominant performance in the circle from&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/alex-aguilar/7249">Alex Aguilar</a>&nbsp;and the return of&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/zoe-jones/7234">Zoe Jones</a>&nbsp;on Senior Day propelled No. 23 Wichita State to a 4-0 shutout of East Carolina Saturday afternoon at Wilkins Stadium. Wichita State (39-8, 12-2) clinched its fifth straight conference series behind the shutout to remain atop the American Athletic Conference standings. Aguilar tossed her team-leading sixth complete game shutout of the season to improve to 12-2 in the circle. She allowed only three hits, while walking none and striking out three. <a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/lauren-mills/7237">Lauren Mills</a>&nbsp;was a perfect 3-for-3 with a walk and a run scored, but the highlight was the return of Jones to the lineup after missing the last two weeks due to injury. She went 2-for-3 in her first game back, including her 13th home run of the season, tied for the team lead. <a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/lauren-lucas/7235">Lauren Lucas</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/taylor-sedlacek/7248">Taylor Sedlacek</a>&nbsp;(double),&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/lainee-brown/7229">Lainee Brown</a>&nbsp;(RBI double) and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/krystin-nelson/7238">Krystin Nelson</a>&nbsp;(RBI single) all recorded a hit. Wichita State was only able to scratch out a single run in the second and fourth innings behind a&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/sami-hood/7246">Sami Hood</a>&nbsp;sac fly and Brown RBI double. The Shockers had the bases loaded and only one out in the fourth, but couldn't take advantage. In the bottom of the fifth, Jones drove a deep fly ball off the very top of the wall in center and over for a solo home run. Nelson would tack on one more run on a bases loaded RBI single through the right side. Wichita State stranded 11 baserunners on the afternoon, including two innings with the bases loaded. Up Next No. 23 Wichita State and East Carolina wrap up the series Sunday at 12 p.m. on ESPN+.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🥎 Shockers blank ECU in Jones' return

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WICHITA, Kan. --&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/payton-tolle/7456">Payton Tolle</a>&nbsp;fired a complete game shutout and the Wichita State offense combined for 29 hits as the Shockers swept a doubleheader against #7-ranked East Carolina, 7-0 and 8-3 on Saturday afternoon at Eck Stadium. The two wins secure Wichita State's first series victory against a top-10 team since the 2014 season, when WSU claimed two of three games against Cal State Fullerton. The Shockers (23-15, 7-4) move into a three-way tie for first atop the American Athletic Conference standings with East Carolina (29-10, 7-4) and Houston (22-17, 7-4). GAME ONE Tolle was masterful in picking up his team-best seventh victory of the season, holding the Pirates to just two hits while striking out 10. The southpaw carried a no-hitter through 5.1 innings, surrendering just one baserunner via an error. East Carolina got both hits against Tolle in the sixth inning, but he pitched out of the jam with a strikeout and then retired the final nine Pirates over innings 7-8-9.&nbsp; It's the third start of the season for Tolle with double-digit strikeouts, and his second without a walk. The Wichita State offense chased East Carolina starter Trey Yesavage after just 1.2 innings, banging out six hits against the Pirates ace to grab the early lead.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/jaden-gustafson/7472">Jaden Gustafson</a>&nbsp;opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the second, and later in the inning&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/brock-rodden/7450">Brock Rodden</a>&nbsp;rifled an RBI single for a 2-0 lead. Gustafson drove home his second run in the third inning by beating out an infield single, extending the Shocker edge to 3-0. <a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/mauricio-millan/7461">Mauricio Millan</a>&nbsp;came through with perhaps the game's biggest hit in the fourth, ripping a two-run single through the middle for a 5-0 cushion. Solo home runs from&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/chuck-ingram/7448">Chuck Ingram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/garrett-pennington/7468">Garrett Pennington</a>&nbsp;in the sixth put the Shockers up 7-0, giving Tolle plenty of run support into the late innings. GAME TWO East Carolina took their only lead of the day in the top of the first on a two-out RBI single from Luke Nowak, but it proved to be short-lived. Ingram cranked a leadoff home run to start the home half of the inning, immediately leveling the score at 1-1. Wichita State then took control in the second inning with a trio of runs.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/david-herring/7462">David Herring</a>&nbsp;launched another leadoff solo shot onto the berm in right field to put WSU in front 2-1, a lead that Ingram and Rodden extended with two-out, run-scoring singles. The Pirates scratched back into the game with single runs in the fifth and sixth, but after pulling within 4-3 were quickly rebuffed via a four-spot in the bottom of the sixth.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/sawyre-thornhill/7455">Sawyre Thornhill</a>&nbsp;capped a 4-for-4 game with an RBI double, coming in to score one batter later on another RBI single from Ingram that made it 6-3. Tolle punctuated the frame with a two-run single to left, restoring the Wichita State cushion to 8-3. <a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/jace-miner/7449">Jace Miner</a>&nbsp;took it the rest of the way out of the Wichita State bullpen to earn his second save, holding the Pirates scoreless over 3.1 innings while allowing just two hits. He made a winner out of&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/clark-candiotti/7475">Clark Candiotti</a>&nbsp;(6-2), who won his fifth consecutive start and sixth straight decision. Candiotti struck out six over 5.2 innings, allowing seven hits and three runs. Carter Spivey (4-2) took the loss for East Carolina, allowing 11 hits and six runs over 5.0 innings of work. Ingram recorded three hits in both games of the doubleheader to lead the Shocker offense, while Rodden and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/kyte-mcdonald/7459">Kyte McDonald</a>&nbsp;chipped in two hits apiece in both games. Wichita State will go for the series sweep on Sunday afternoon. First pitch from Eck Stadium is scheduled for 1:00 pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Courtesy of Wichita State Athletics&nbsp;WICHITA, Kan. --&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/payton-tolle/7456">Payton Tolle</a>&nbsp;fired a complete game shutout and the Wichita State offense combined for 29 hits as the Shockers swept a doubleheader against #7-ranked East Carolina, 7-0 and 8-3 on Saturday afternoon at Eck Stadium. The two wins secure Wichita State's first series victory against a top-10 team since the 2014 season, when WSU claimed two of three games against Cal State Fullerton. The Shockers (23-15, 7-4) move into a three-way tie for first atop the American Athletic Conference standings with East Carolina (29-10, 7-4) and Houston (22-17, 7-4). GAME ONE Tolle was masterful in picking up his team-best seventh victory of the season, holding the Pirates to just two hits while striking out 10. The southpaw carried a no-hitter through 5.1 innings, surrendering just one baserunner via an error. East Carolina got both hits against Tolle in the sixth inning, but he pitched out of the jam with a strikeout and then retired the final nine Pirates over innings 7-8-9.&nbsp; It's the third start of the season for Tolle with double-digit strikeouts, and his second without a walk. The Wichita State offense chased East Carolina starter Trey Yesavage after just 1.2 innings, banging out six hits against the Pirates ace to grab the early lead.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/jaden-gustafson/7472">Jaden Gustafson</a>&nbsp;opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the second, and later in the inning&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/brock-rodden/7450">Brock Rodden</a>&nbsp;rifled an RBI single for a 2-0 lead. Gustafson drove home his second run in the third inning by beating out an infield single, extending the Shocker edge to 3-0. <a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/mauricio-millan/7461">Mauricio Millan</a>&nbsp;came through with perhaps the game's biggest hit in the fourth, ripping a two-run single through the middle for a 5-0 cushion. Solo home runs from&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/chuck-ingram/7448">Chuck Ingram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/garrett-pennington/7468">Garrett Pennington</a>&nbsp;in the sixth put the Shockers up 7-0, giving Tolle plenty of run support into the late innings. GAME TWO East Carolina took their only lead of the day in the top of the first on a two-out RBI single from Luke Nowak, but it proved to be short-lived. Ingram cranked a leadoff home run to start the home half of the inning, immediately leveling the score at 1-1. Wichita State then took control in the second inning with a trio of runs.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/david-herring/7462">David Herring</a>&nbsp;launched another leadoff solo shot onto the berm in right field to put WSU in front 2-1, a lead that Ingram and Rodden extended with two-out, run-scoring singles. The Pirates scratched back into the game with single runs in the fifth and sixth, but after pulling within 4-3 were quickly rebuffed via a four-spot in the bottom of the sixth.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/sawyre-thornhill/7455">Sawyre Thornhill</a>&nbsp;capped a 4-for-4 game with an RBI double, coming in to score one batter later on another RBI single from Ingram that made it 6-3. Tolle punctuated the frame with a two-run single to left, restoring the Wichita State cushion to 8-3. <a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/jace-miner/7449">Jace Miner</a>&nbsp;took it the rest of the way out of the Wichita State bullpen to earn his second save, holding the Pirates scoreless over 3.1 innings while allowing just two hits. He made a winner out of&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/clark-candiotti/7475">Clark Candiotti</a>&nbsp;(6-2), who won his fifth consecutive start and sixth straight decision. Candiotti struck out six over 5.2 innings, allowing seven hits and three runs. Carter Spivey (4-2) took the loss for East Carolina, allowing 11 hits and six runs over 5.0 innings of work. Ingram recorded three hits in both games of the doubleheader to lead the Shocker offense, while Rodden and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/kyte-mcdonald/7459">Kyte McDonald</a>&nbsp;chipped in two hits apiece in both games. Wichita State will go for the series sweep on Sunday afternoon. First pitch from Eck Stadium is scheduled for 1:00 pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ Shockers sweep doubleheader against No. 7 ECU

WICHITA, Kan.-The Wichita Sky Kings, playing in front of their largest home crowd of the season estimated to be between 5,000 to 6,000 fans used a strong second half effort from Derrick Colter and Jachai Simmons, the Sky Kings defeated St. Louis 105-95,

A huge crowd lined up outside Koch Arena early to get a chance to meet and greet KC Chiefs star wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. MVS signed autographs and greeted fans prior to the game, at half-time and even during the game for fans in attendance.

Wichita took a quick 16-8 lead over the Griffins in the first quarter and enjoyed a half-time lead of 51-48. &nbsp;St. Louis came back strong in the second half to lead on several occasions before Derrick Colter got hot from the outside for the Sky Kings. Colter was 3 for 3 from the arch to help Wichita lead going into the fourth quarter by six points 79-73.

Travares Sledge combined for 47 St. Louis points on the night. Sledge had 28 points to lead the Griffins. Boyd scored 19 before fouling out late in the game.

Wichita put six players in double digit scoring led by Simmons 20 point night. Brandon Watkins and Isaac Johnson continue to dominate the boards for the Sky Kings each near to a double-double with nine rebounds each. Boyd had a double-double for the Griffins with 19 points and 11 rebounds in a losing cause.

The Sky Kings are now 11-3, bouncing back from last Sunday's overtime loss to Enid. &nbsp;Wichita will host the division leading Potawatomi Fire from Shawnee, Oklahoma Saturday night with a 7pm tip before traveling to Enid, Oklahoma for a Sunday afternoon rematch versus the Outlaws.

Wichita is now tied for 2nd in the Central Division with Shreveport after the Mavericks were defeated by Potawatomi Friday night.

NOTES: Wichita parted ways with Teddy Allen as Allen returned to Canada. Wichita contracted with strong forward Brian Bridgeforth from Washington. DC and activated Devon Andrews on the Sky Kings roster.

Catch all the Sky Kings and other TBL action on TBLTV.tv for live streams of every TBL game. Passcode for free access is SKYKINGSFAMILYFRIENDS.

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 </figure>by GLEN GRUNWALDWICHITA, Kan.-The Wichita Sky Kings, playing in front of their largest home crowd of the season estimated to be between 5,000 to 6,000 fans used a strong second half effort from Derrick Colter and Jachai Simmons, the Sky Kings defeated St. Louis 105-95,A huge crowd lined up outside Koch Arena early to get a chance to meet and greet KC Chiefs star wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. MVS signed autographs and greeted fans prior to the game, at half-time and even during the game for fans in attendance.Wichita took a quick 16-8 lead over the Griffins in the first quarter and enjoyed a half-time lead of 51-48. &nbsp;St. Louis came back strong in the second half to lead on several occasions before Derrick Colter got hot from the outside for the Sky Kings. Colter was 3 for 3 from the arch to help Wichita lead going into the fourth quarter by six points 79-73.Travares Sledge combined for 47 St. Louis points on the night. Sledge had 28 points to lead the Griffins. Boyd scored 19 before fouling out late in the game.Wichita put six players in double digit scoring led by Simmons 20 point night. Brandon Watkins and Isaac Johnson continue to dominate the boards for the Sky Kings each near to a double-double with nine rebounds each. Boyd had a double-double for the Griffins with 19 points and 11 rebounds in a losing cause.The Sky Kings are now 11-3, bouncing back from last Sunday's overtime loss to Enid. &nbsp;Wichita will host the division leading Potawatomi Fire from Shawnee, Oklahoma Saturday night with a 7pm tip before traveling to Enid, Oklahoma for a Sunday afternoon rematch versus the Outlaws.Wichita is now tied for 2nd in the Central Division with Shreveport after the Mavericks were defeated by Potawatomi Friday night.NOTES: Wichita parted ways with Teddy Allen as Allen returned to Canada. Wichita contracted with strong forward Brian Bridgeforth from Washington. DC and activated Devon Andrews on the Sky Kings roster.Catch all the Sky Kings and other TBL action on TBLTV.tv for live streams of every TBL game. Passcode for free access is SKYKINGSFAMILYFRIENDS.

🏀 Wichita Sky Kings win over St. Louis with solid 2nd-half push

AP Sports Headlines for Saturday, April 22nd.

Knicks romp past Cavaliers 99-79, take 2-1 series lead

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 21 points, RJ Barrett broke out of a slump with 19 and the New York Knicks rolled to a 2-1 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first-round playoff series with a 99-79 victory. The Knicks emphatically bounced back from a loss in Game 2 and moved halfway to their first series victory since 2013. Josh Hart added 13 points for the fifth-seeded Knicks, who host Game 4 on Sunday. They haven't reached the second round since beating Boston in 2013.

Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets beat T-wolves for 3-0 lead

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nikola Jokic had his seventh career triple-double in the playoffs with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists as the Denver Nuggets fended off the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-111 to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series. Michael Porter Jr. pitched in 25 points and nine rebounds and Jamal Murray had 18 points and nine assists as Denver withstood another dashing performance by Minnesota's Anthony Edwards. Edwards scored 36 points to raise his series total to 95. Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points after totaling only 21 points over the first two games for the Wolves.

Young scores 32, Hawks beat Celtics 130-122 to close to 2-1

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young scored 32 points in his best game of the playoffs and the Atlanta Hawks gave themselves a glimmer of hope, beating the Boston Celtics 130-122 to close the gap to 2-1 in their opening-round series. Young hit a step-back 3-pointer from the corner with 2:21 left and knocked down another huge basket on a floater in the lane with 45 seconds remaining after Jaylen Brown missed a 3-pointer that would've tied it for the Celtics. The Hawks will try to even the series in Game 4 Sunday night at State Farm Arena. Jayson Tatum scored 29 points to lead Boston, which was barely challenged in the first two games of the series.

LeBron not trading trash talk with Brooks before Game 3

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James declined to respond to Dillon Brooks' taunts before the Los Angeles Lakers host the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. Brooks said the top scorer in NBA history was "old" in Memphis following Game 2. The 38-year-old James patiently parried several questions about Brooks' comments and about the importance of trash talk in general before abruptly cutting short his media session at the Lakers' training complex. he Lakers' visit from the Grizzlies is the second game of an NBA doubleheader in Los Angeles, with the Clippers also hosting the Phoenix Suns in Game 4.

Shohei Ohtani strikes out 11, Angels beat Royals 2-0

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani struck out a season-high 11 and allowed two hits over seven dominant innings, and fill-in catcher Chad Wallach hit a two-run homer in the Los Angeles Angels' 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Ohtani struck out the side in the first inning, and he struck out the final six Royals he faced. In between, Kansas City managed two singles and two walks while getting just one runner to second base. After issuing a leadoff walk in the sixth, Ohtani struck out his final six batters to secure his major league-best 12th double-digit strikeout game since the start of 2022.

Collision ends Smyly perfect game bid, Cubs top Dodgers 13-0

CHICAGO (AP) — Drew Smyly lost a perfect game bid when he collided with his catcher while trying to field an eighth-inning dribbler that went for an infield single in the Chicago Cubs' 13-0 rout of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nico Hoerner hit a three-run homer with four hits and four RBIs as Chicago won for the fifth time in six games. Cody Bellinger went deep for the second straight day and third time this season against his former team. Trey Mancini and Patrick Wisdom also connected. Smyly struck out 10 and walked none in 7 2/3 innings.

NFL suspends 5 players for violating gambling policy

The NFL has suspended five players for violating the league's gambling policy. Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore and Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney are suspended through at least the the 2023 season for betting on NFL games in the 2022 season. Lions receivers Stanley Berryhill and Jameson Williams were each suspended six games for betting from an NFL facility on non-NFL games. The Lions released Cephus and Moore.

Toronto fires Nick Nurse, who led Raptors to 2019 NBA title

TORONTO (AP) — Nick Nurse has been fired as coach of the Toronto Raptors. It comes four years after he led the franchise to its first and only NBA championship. Nurse went 227-163 in his five seasons with the Raptors. His winning percentage of .582 is the best of any coach in franchise history. The Raptors missed the playoffs in 2021, a year where they were forced to call Tampa, Florida, home because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenge of getting teams in and out of Canada for games. They lost in the first round last year, and lost an elimination game at home in the play-in tournament this season.

A Lim Kim shoots 7-under 65, leads rain-delayed Chevron

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — A Lim Kim birdied the final two holes for a 7-under 65 and the lead Friday in the suspended second round of the rain-delayed Chevron Championship. Thirty-one players were unable to finish the round before dark in the first women's major tournament of the season, with the event in its first year in suburban Houston after a decades-long run in the California desert. Kim won the last LPGA Tour major held in the Houston area, the 2020 U.S. Women's Open at Champions Golf Club. After opening with a 71 on Thursday at The Club at Carlton Woods, she had eight birdies with just one bogey Friday to reach 8-under 136. Americans Lilia Vu and Megan Khang were a stroke back.

Column: Another domino falls on road to MLB expansion

The Oakland Athletics are packing their bags for Las Vegas, a long-expected move that will affect far more baseball fans than in those two cities. MLB is a significant step closer to expansion, which will bring two more franchises into the big leagues while also necessitating the creation of eight new minor-league teams around the country. With the Athletics buying land for a new stadium in Sin City, finding the Tampa Bay Rays' next home is the last hurdle to a 32-team major leagues. For sure, the lobbying has already begun for Nashville, Charlotte, Montreal, Portland and Salt Lake City.

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 </figure>AP Sports Headlines for Saturday, April 22nd.Knicks romp past Cavaliers 99-79, take 2-1 series leadNEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 21 points, RJ Barrett broke out of a slump with 19 and the New York Knicks rolled to a 2-1 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first-round playoff series with a 99-79 victory. The Knicks emphatically bounced back from a loss in Game 2 and moved halfway to their first series victory since 2013. Josh Hart added 13 points for the fifth-seeded Knicks, who host Game 4 on Sunday. They haven't reached the second round since beating Boston in 2013.Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets beat T-wolves for 3-0 leadMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nikola Jokic had his seventh career triple-double in the playoffs with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists as the Denver Nuggets fended off the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-111 to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series. Michael Porter Jr. pitched in 25 points and nine rebounds and Jamal Murray had 18 points and nine assists as Denver withstood another dashing performance by Minnesota's Anthony Edwards. Edwards scored 36 points to raise his series total to 95. Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points after totaling only 21 points over the first two games for the Wolves.Young scores 32, Hawks beat Celtics 130-122 to close to 2-1ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young scored 32 points in his best game of the playoffs and the Atlanta Hawks gave themselves a glimmer of hope, beating the Boston Celtics 130-122 to close the gap to 2-1 in their opening-round series. Young hit a step-back 3-pointer from the corner with 2:21 left and knocked down another huge basket on a floater in the lane with 45 seconds remaining after Jaylen Brown missed a 3-pointer that would've tied it for the Celtics. The Hawks will try to even the series in Game 4 Sunday night at State Farm Arena. Jayson Tatum scored 29 points to lead Boston, which was barely challenged in the first two games of the series.LeBron not trading trash talk with Brooks before Game 3EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James declined to respond to Dillon Brooks' taunts before the Los Angeles Lakers host the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. Brooks said the top scorer in NBA history was "old" in Memphis following Game 2. The 38-year-old James patiently parried several questions about Brooks' comments and about the importance of trash talk in general before abruptly cutting short his media session at the Lakers' training complex. he Lakers' visit from the Grizzlies is the second game of an NBA doubleheader in Los Angeles, with the Clippers also hosting the Phoenix Suns in Game 4.Shohei Ohtani strikes out 11, Angels beat Royals 2-0ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani struck out a season-high 11 and allowed two hits over seven dominant innings, and fill-in catcher Chad Wallach hit a two-run homer in the Los Angeles Angels' 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Ohtani struck out the side in the first inning, and he struck out the final six Royals he faced. In between, Kansas City managed two singles and two walks while getting just one runner to second base. After issuing a leadoff walk in the sixth, Ohtani struck out his final six batters to secure his major league-best 12th double-digit strikeout game since the start of 2022.Collision ends Smyly perfect game bid, Cubs top Dodgers 13-0CHICAGO (AP) — Drew Smyly lost a perfect game bid when he collided with his catcher while trying to field an eighth-inning dribbler that went for an infield single in the Chicago Cubs' 13-0 rout of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nico Hoerner hit a three-run homer with four hits and four RBIs as Chicago won for the fifth time in six games. Cody Bellinger went deep for the second straight day and third time this season against his former team. Trey Mancini and Patrick Wisdom also connected. Smyly struck out 10 and walked none in 7 2/3 innings.NFL suspends 5 players for violating gambling policyThe NFL has suspended five players for violating the league's gambling policy. Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore and Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney are suspended through at least the the 2023 season for betting on NFL games in the 2022 season. Lions receivers Stanley Berryhill and Jameson Williams were each suspended six games for betting from an NFL facility on non-NFL games. The Lions released Cephus and Moore.Toronto fires Nick Nurse, who led Raptors to 2019 NBA titleTORONTO (AP) — Nick Nurse has been fired as coach of the Toronto Raptors. It comes four years after he led the franchise to its first and only NBA championship. Nurse went 227-163 in his five seasons with the Raptors. His winning percentage of .582 is the best of any coach in franchise history. The Raptors missed the playoffs in 2021, a year where they were forced to call Tampa, Florida, home because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenge of getting teams in and out of Canada for games. They lost in the first round last year, and lost an elimination game at home in the play-in tournament this season.A Lim Kim shoots 7-under 65, leads rain-delayed ChevronTHE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — A Lim Kim birdied the final two holes for a 7-under 65 and the lead Friday in the suspended second round of the rain-delayed Chevron Championship. Thirty-one players were unable to finish the round before dark in the first women's major tournament of the season, with the event in its first year in suburban Houston after a decades-long run in the California desert. Kim won the last LPGA Tour major held in the Houston area, the 2020 U.S. Women's Open at Champions Golf Club. After opening with a 71 on Thursday at The Club at Carlton Woods, she had eight birdies with just one bogey Friday to reach 8-under 136. Americans Lilia Vu and Megan Khang were a stroke back.Column: Another domino falls on road to MLB expansionThe Oakland Athletics are packing their bags for Las Vegas, a long-expected move that will affect far more baseball fans than in those two cities. MLB is a significant step closer to expansion, which will bring two more franchises into the big leagues while also necessitating the creation of eight new minor-league teams around the country. With the Athletics buying land for a new stadium in Sin City, finding the Tampa Bay Rays' next home is the last hurdle to a 32-team major leagues. For sure, the lobbying has already begun for Nashville, Charlotte, Montreal, Portland and Salt Lake City.

📢📰 Sports Headlines for Saturday

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;Kansas Softball’s weekend series schedule against Texas Tech has been altered after weather in the Texas area forced travel changes for the Red Raiders and delayed their arrival into Lawrence.

The series, originally scheduled to start Friday, will now start Saturday at 2 p.m., followed by a 12 p.m. first pitch on Sunday. Friday’s game has been moved to Monday at 1 p.m.

Fans who purchased tickets for Friday’s game can exchange those tickets for any game this weekend. Fans can also purchase tickets for Monday’s game. Call the ticket office at (785) 864-3141 for more information or questions.

All three games of the series will be streamed via&nbsp;<a href="https://plus.espn.com/big-12">Big 12 Now on ESPN+</a>.

For updates throughout the weekend, make sure to follow the official Kansas Softball social media accounts.

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 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;Kansas Softball’s weekend series schedule against Texas Tech has been altered after weather in the Texas area forced travel changes for the Red Raiders and delayed their arrival into Lawrence.The series, originally scheduled to start Friday, will now start Saturday at 2 p.m., followed by a 12 p.m. first pitch on Sunday. Friday’s game has been moved to Monday at 1 p.m.Fans who purchased tickets for Friday’s game can exchange those tickets for any game this weekend. Fans can also purchase tickets for Monday’s game. Call the ticket office at (785) 864-3141 for more information or questions.All three games of the series will be streamed via&nbsp;<a href="https://plus.espn.com/big-12">Big 12 Now on ESPN+</a>.For updates throughout the weekend, make sure to follow the official Kansas Softball social media accounts.

🥎 Friday night matchup between Kansas and Texas Tech postponed

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LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;On Friday evening at Hoglund Ballpark, the No. 24-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated the Kansas Jayhawks, 15-10. Senior Cole Elvis and sophomore Chase Jans each had home runs and multi-hit games. Kansas held a 4-3 lead after three innings, but that was the last time the Jayhawks were ahead.

Kansas opened the scoring in the first inning. After loading the bases via an error and two walks, junior Janson Reeder hit a sacrifice fly to center field to score Jans. The Jayhawks led 1-0 after an inning.

Oklahoma State (26-13, 9-7 Big 12) took advantage of an error in the second and scored two unearned runs. With two outs, a fielding error set up Colin Brueggemann for a two-run home run to center field. The homer gave the Cowboys a 2-1 lead.

The third inning featured home runs from both teams. Carson Benge hit a solo shot in the top of the third to give OSU a 3-1 advantage. Then, in the bottom of the third Kansas hit two home runs of its own.

Jans led off the inning with a solo home run for his sixth homer of the season. A walk to freshman Kodey Shojinaga set up Elvis for his team-high ninth home run of the season. The two-run blast gave Kansas a 4-3 lead.

The Cowboys then scored eight runs over the next three innings to take a commanding lead. Two runs in the fourth, two runs in the fifth and four runs in the sixth gave Oklahoma State an 11-4 edge.

The Jayhawks put together a mini rally in the sixth inning when they loaded the bases with one out. Shojinaga hit a two-run double into the left-center gap to tighten the game to 11-6. Kansas was unable to add any more runs and left baserunners on second and third.

In the seventh, the teams traded runs as Oklahoma State scored on a failed pickoff attempt at second base that went into center field. Then, KU scored on a bases-loaded RBI groundout by redshirt sophomore Mike Koszewski.

OSU added two more runs in the eighth inning on a home run by David Mendham. The Jayhawks got one of those runs back in the bottom of the eighth with a sacrifice fly from Jake English.

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