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Today in Sports
- Michigan transfer Hunter Dickinson scores a game high 28 points to lead #1 Kansas over Michigan State 77-69.
- NCAA Football "Mac"-tion - Bowling Green over Western Michigan, Toledo over Central Michigan. Eastern at Ohio tonight
- Women's NCAA Hoops SMU over Western Michigan 72-44
- Pistons get a gift from Miami coach in 123-121 OT win in NBA Cup Tournament.
- Chicago Bears fire Offensive coordinator Shan Waldron
- High School Volleyball Regional Semi results
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- Cleveland becomes the 8th team in NBA history to start a season with 12 straight wins after a 119-113 win in Chicago. Pistons host Miami tonight at 7.
- Wings Pavel Datsyuk and Hawks Jeremy Roenick enter Hockey Hall of Fame
- College Basketball has ND over Buffalo, Butler over WMU and Marquette over CMU. Michigan State takes on #1 Kansas tonight at 6:30 in Atlanta. 5:30 pregame on Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM
- WBB: Michigan State beats Eastern 95-49. WMU at SMU today at noon.
- Monday Night Football Dolphins end three game skid with 23-15 win over LA Rams.
- Bears coach Eberflus considers options on firing Waldron.
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- Jake Bates 52 yard field goal as time expired gave the Lions a 26-23 comeback win over Houston in a game where Jared Goff threw 5 interceptions.
- The Bears allow Caleb Williams to be sacked 9 times and had to punt 8 times, and were held to 3 points in a 19-3 loss to New England.
- The Colts fall to Buffalo 30-20
- College hoops, Michigan falls 72-70 vs. Wake Forest.
- Women's Hoops. Notre Dame blows out Purdue 102-58, Texas A&M blows out Western Michigan 86-38.
- NHL, Blackhawks beat Wild 2-1 in OT
- NBA, Pistons fall to Rockets 101-99, Pacers beat New York 132-121
- Oregon, Ohio State, Texas, Penn State and Indiana top 5 in college football rankings. Notre Dame 8th.
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This week, we talk St. Joe Football, Coloma Football, Bridgman Football, and St. Joe Wrestling.
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As you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, St. Joseph faced Zeeland West for the Division 3 District Championship. Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski had the call of the game at Steve Upton Field at Dickinson Stadium
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Today in Sports
- Michigan State prepares for #1 Kansas with an 89-60 win over Niagara.
- WMU wins, CMU does not
- Michigan to face Wake Forest on Sunday at 1, 12:30 on WSJM
- Women's hoops MSU and Michigan each home tonight
- NHL, Blackhawks fall at Dallas, Wings at Leafs tonight
- NBA, Bulls fall to T-Wolves. Tonight has Pistons at Hawks, Pacers at Hornets.
- NFL, Raves beat Bengals 35-34. Sunday Bears host Pats at 1, Colts host Bills at 1, and Lions are in Houston on Sunday Night, 7:15 pregame on WIRX
- College Football, Off Weekend for MSU, Michigan at #8 Indiana at 3:30, 2;30 pregame on WSJM, Florida State at Notre Dame at 7:30
- High School sports
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- Red Wings get a goal and an assist each from Larkin and DeBrincat as Detroit wins at Blackhawks 4-1. Hawks in Dallas tonight
- MAC Football has Northern Illinois over Western Michigan 42-28.
- NBA, Pistons and Bulls fall, Pacers beat Orlando. Bulls home tonight against T-Wolves
- Thursday NFL Tonight, Bengals at Ravens
- New Lions DE Za'Darius Smith will report to the team on Friday, Sunday's status is unknown. Jamo will play after 2 game suspension.
- College Hoops, Notre Dame wins season opener 89-60 over Stonehill. WMU and CMU both home tonight, MSU to face Niagara at the Breslin Center at 8:00. 7:00 pregame on Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM.
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- Michigan State, Michigan and Central Michigan's Men's teams all start their season with wins, Eastern and Western drop openers
- Michigan goes toe to toe with women's #1 South Carolina, but falls 68-62. #6 Notre dame blows out Mercyhurst. Western also wins, CMU and EMU fall.
- The Pistons win back to back games and three of four with a 115-103 win over LeBron and the Lakers. Cade Cunningham has 3rd career triple double. Utah beats Bulls for their first win, and the Pacers beat Dallas.
- MNF has Kansas City over Tampa Bay 30-24 in OT.
- College football MAC-Tion tonight has Bowling Green at Central Michigan
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- The Lions and the rain dominate Green Bay as Detroit tops the Packers 24-14. Lions improve to 7-1 for best start since 1956.
- Bears give up another long TD to end a half, and fall at Arizona 29-9.
- Colts fall on Sunday Night Football at Minnesota 21-13.
- Connor Bedard has 3 assists in Blackhawks 4-2 win over Ducks.
- Pistons pick up 106-92 win at Brooklyn.
- College Hoops season begins tonight, MSU to host Monmouth at 7:00, 6:00 pregame on Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM, Michigan to host Cleveland State at 8. 7:30 pregame on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM.
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This week, we talk St. Joe Football, Lakeshore Football, Eau Claire Athletics, and Michigan Lutheran Golf.
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Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Daniel Mandujano of Watervliet boys cross country.
Daniel is a senior at Watervliet High School
Daniel won the Boys Division 3 Individual Regional race at Portage Central, with a time of 16:28. He was 14 seconds faster than the second place finisher.
Earlier this season he came in 2nd place at the Berrien County Invitational with a time of 16:27. And his 9th place finish time of 16:16 at the Portage Invitational set a new Watervliet school record for a 5,000 meter races
Daniel is also a member of the Watervliet track team, and in the classroom he carries a 4.2 Grade Point Average.
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Daniel Mandujano of Watervliet boys cross country.
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St. Joe was back at home for a first round playoff matchup against arch rival Lakeshore after an 8-1 season. Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski had all of the action from Steve Upton Field at Dickinson Stadium in St. Joe as you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
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After a 3-6 season, Lakeshore made the playoffs and looked to make waves as the Lancers visited St. Joseph for a rematch with the Bears. Al Pscholka and Mel Grau had the call of the game from Dickinson Stadium in St. Joe on 97.5 Y-Country
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Today in Sports
- New York Jets break a 5 game skid with a 21-13 win over Houston
- Sunday, Bears at Cards, Colts at Vikings, Lions at Packers, Detroit and GB live on Rock 107 WIRX, 3:20 pregame
- Blackhawks fall to San Jose 3-2.
- NBA Tonight, Pistons home vs. Knicks, Bulls at Nets, Pacers at Pelicans.
- NCAA Football Saturday
- High School Football playoff schedule
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Today in Sports
- The Yankees blow a 5-0 lead and drop Game 5 of the World Series to the Dodgers 7-6. LA wins the series 4-1 for their 8th championship and 2nd in the last 5 years.
- White Sox reportedly name Will Venable as their new manager.
- Wins for the Pistons, Pacers, and Bulls.
- Red Wings drop third straight.
- NFL TNF has Texans at Jets
- Packers QB Love, Lions QB Goff held out of practice Wednesday nursing injuries. Both expected to play Sunday.
- Hartford falls 3-0 to Elk Rapids in MHSAA D3 Soccer Semis.
- Watervliet FB Coach Josh Tremblay stepping down, will stay on as baseball coach.
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Today in Sports
- The World Series is extended to a Game 5 after the Yankees beat the Dodgers 11-4 to avoid the sweep. Game 5 tonight in the Bronx
- Lions WR Jameson Williams was held briefly, but not arrested earlier this month with two guns in the car he was a passenger in.
- Red Wings host Jets tonight, trade D Olli Matta to Utah.
- Detroit expects to get one of two PWHL expansion teams.
- NBA, Pistons at Philly, Pacers at Boston, Bulls home against Orlando tonight.
- Big 10 will take no further action after the scuffle at the end of the Michigan/Michigan State game at the Big House.
- Final Michigan High School Football AP Rankings
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Today in Sports
- Dodgers on the brink of the World Series Championship after a 4-2 win over the Yankees in Game 3, LA leads 3-0, Game 4 Tonight.
- Steelers beat Giants on MNF 26-18
- Pistons and Pacers lose in the NBA, Bulls Win
- Blackhawks end 4 game skid
- MSU AD Wants Big Ten to look into postgame scuffle with Michigan.
- Michigan QB Jack Tuttle retires from football
- High school sports
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Today in Sports
- The Detroit Lions won their 5th straight to improve to 6-1 after a 52-14 blowout win over Tennessee.
- The Bears take a late lead over Washington, but fall on 52 yard hail mary pass as times expires in 18-15 loss to Commanders.
- Colts fall to Texans 23-20.
- Monday night football tonight has Giants at Steelers at 8:15.
- NHL on Sunday, Wings fall to Oilers 3-2 in OT, Blackhawks at Avalanche tonight at 9.
- Pacers fall to Sixers 118-114 in OT. Tonight, Pacers at Magic, Pistons at Heat and Bulls at Grizzlies.
- World Series game 3 tonight at 8:08, Dodgers lead series 2-0 and Ohtani will play after injuring shoulder in game 2 win.
- AP Football Poll still has Oregon at Number 1.
- High School Football Playoff Pairings announced by the MHSAA.
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This week, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, and Twin City Football.
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Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Jake Franklin of Buchanan Bucks football.
Jake is a senior at Buchanan High School
Jake returned to the lineup at quarterback against Dowagiac last week after breaking his collar bone earlier in the season. In the Bucks 35-18 Lakeland Conference win at Dowagiac, Jake was 18 of 32 passing for 262 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Jake is a three sport athlete at Buchanan and in addition to football Jake also plays Basketball and Baseball.
In the classroom, Jake carries a 3.7 Grade Point Average.
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Jake Franklin of Buchanan Football
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As you heard on News/Ta/k/Sports 94.9 WSJM, St. Joe went on the road at Portage Central with an outright or shared division title on the line. Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski had the call from McCamley-Knight Field in Portage
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As heard on 97.5 Y-Country with Al Pscholka and Mel Grau, the Lancers were on the road looking to extend their 2 game winning streak against Portage Northern at Huskie Stadium in Portage.
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WSJM Sports presents The Player’s Voice, where we bring you the latest news from players and coaches on in-game performances, practice, and off-field activities.
This week’s episode features players from both teams.
Players interviewed:
Paw Paw’s Barron Marinich, Gunnar Goodell, and head coach Dennis Strey
Niles’ Jaden Ivery, Dane Asmus, Peyton Gordon, and head coach Scot Shaw
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Today in Sports
- Patrick Kane's power play goal late in the 3rd period gave the Red Wings a 5-3 win over New Jersey, Detroit has won three straight. Blackhawks host Nashville at 8:30 at the UC.
- Matthew Stafford throws 4 TD passes in the LA Rams 30-20 win over the Vikings. Sunday the Lions host the Titans at 1, Noon Pregame on Rock 107 WIRX. Colts at Houston at 1, and the Bears travel to Washington at 4:25.
- College Football, #12 Notre Dame to face #24 Navy at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at noon. Michigan State travels to Michigan at 7:30 on Saturday, 6:00 pregame on Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM, 6:30 pregame on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM.
- NBA Tonight, Pistons at Cavs, Pacers at Knicks, Bulls at Bucks
- High School Sports
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- Despite leading for most of the game, the Pistons drop their season opener to the Pacers 115-109, Cade Cunningham leads Detroit with 28.
- The Bulls also drop their season opener at New Orleans 123-111.
- NHL Tonight has New Jersey at Detroit
- Vikings travel to the LA Rams on NFL Thursday night football.
- Lions say they're prepared to play without WR Jameson Williams if he gets suspended by the NFL. However the NFL hasn't suspended him yet.
- HS Scores
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Today in Sports
- Patrick Kane's first goal of the season leads Detroit to a 1-0 win at the New York Islanders.
- Blackhawks allow four first period goals in a 6-3 loss to Vancouver
- NBA season tips off with Boston over New York 132-109, and Lakers over Minnesota 110-103. Pistons host Pacers at 7, and Bulls at Pelicans at 8.
- MLB News, former LA Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63,
- Ohtani's 50/50 home run ball sells for $4.4M at auction
- Former Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty to start game 1 of the World Series.
- LMC beats SMC 3-2 in Juco Volleyball
- HS Scores
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Today in Sports
- Jake Bates 44-yard field goal with :15 seconds left gave the Lions a 31-29 win over previously undefeated Minnesota. Lions take over 1st place in the crowded NFC North.
- The Colts have won 4 of their last 5 with a 16-10 win over Miami.
- The Bears were off this week
- The LA Dodgers are World Series bound after a 10-5 over the Mets in game 6 of the NLCS. Game 1 of the fall classic is Friday in LA against the Yankees.
- New York Liberty win the WNBA Championship with a 67-62 OT win over Minnesota.
- New College Football AP Rankings do not include Michigan for the first time in 54 weeks. Oregon, now #1, with Georgia, Penn State, Ohio State, and Texas at the top.
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This week, we talk St. Joe Football, Lakeshore Football, Bridgman Swimming, and St. Joe Soccer.
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Our latest WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Colin Watts of the Twin City Sharks football team. Colin is a senior at Our Lady of the Lake high school and has a 3.7 Grade Point Average.
In the Sharks win over Wyoming Lee, Colin had 18 carries for 198 yards and a touchdown, his main role was to serve as a blocker, where he had 5 blocks for his younger brother.
While playing defense, Colin contributed 7 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and 6 passes defended.
Along with Sharks football, Colin plays baseball for Our Lady of the Lake
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Colin Watts of Twin Cities Sharks Football.
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Listen back as the St. Joe Bears were home to face Battle Creek Central, which was heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski have the call from Steve Upton Field at Dickinson Stadium in St. Joe.
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The Lancers closed out the home part of their schedule against Gull Lake at Kohn-Lehman Field at Al Stockman Stadium. Al Pscholka and Mel Grau had the call of the game on 97.5 Y-Country.
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Today in Sports
- MLB's LCS's were good for the NY's, Yankees fall to Guardians 7-5 in 10, Mets blown out by Dodgers 10-2. Series continue today.
- NHL, Red Wings fall to Rangers 5-2, Blackhawks over Sharks 4-2.
- NFL Thursday night football Denver over New Orleans 33-10. Lions at Vikings on Sunday at 1, Noon Pregame on WIRX
- College Football, Michigan visits Illinois at 3:30, 2:30 pregame on WSJM, MSU Hosts Iowa at 7:30, 6:00 pregame on Cosy.
- WNBA Finals could wrap up tonight with New York at Minnesota, NY Leads best of five game series 2-1.
- HS Football last night Berrien Springs wins Lakeland with 46-0 win over Benton Harbor.
- Most HS Sports Scores and Schedules
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WSJM Sports presents The Player’s Voice, where we bring you the latest news from players and coaches on in-game performances, practice, and off-field activities.
This week’s episode features players from both teams.
Players interviewed:
Eau Claire's Jovany Raya, Thai Wittman, Dan Rodriguez, Angel Guzman-Valle, Aidyn Dohm, Daquarius Travis, Mikey Clark.
New Buffalo’s David Nicley, Ethan Lijewski and coach Matt Johnson.
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Today in Sports
- The LA Dodgers beat the NY Mets 8-0 in game 3 of the NLCS and take a 2-1 series lead. Game 4 tonight at 8:08.
- Game 3 of the ALCS is today at 5:08 between the Yankees and Cleveland. New York leads 2-0.
- Thursday night football tonight has New Orleans hosting Denver
- Lions extend DT Alim McNeill for 4 more years
- NHL Tonight Wings host Rangers at 7:30, Blackhawks host Sharks at 8:30.
- Pistons and Bulls win NBA preseason games.
- New York wins game 3 of the WNBA Finals on 3 pointer with 1 second left. Liberty now leads best of 5 game series 2-1.
- High School Scores and Schedules
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- Aaron Judge has his first home run of the 2024 postseason to help the NY Yankees beat Cleveland 6-3 and 2-0 lead in the ALCS.
- NLCS game 3 has the Dodgers at the Mets tonight at 8:10, series is even at 1-1.
- On the ice, the Blackhawks fall at Calgary 3-1.
- NBA Preseason has the Cavs at the Pistons at 7, and the T-Wolves at the Bulls at 8.
- NFL News, Tom Brady's purchase of 5% ownership of the Raiders and Pistons owner Tom Gores 27% purchase of the LA Chargers both approved.
- WNBA Finals game 3 tonight has NY at Minnesota at 8, series tied 1-1
- High School Sports scores, schedules, HS Football Rankings
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- The Red Wings drop their first game away from the LCA with a 4-1 loss at the Rangers. Blackhawks in Calgary tonight at 9.
- Buffalo beats the Jets 23-20 despite another Aaron Rodgers Hail Mary TD.
- Lions stay optimistic after Hutchinson's injury, Hutchinson will return to Detroit sometime this week.
- New York's baseball teams each win their LCS games. Mets over the Dodgers 7-3, Yankees over the Guardians 5-2.
- Juco Volleyball tonight, KVCC at LMC, SMC at Kellogg.
- High School District Soccer scores.
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- Lions blowout Dallas 47-9 but lose Aiden Hutchinson to a broken tibia. Jared Goff throws for 315 and 3 touchdowns.
- Caleb Williams throws for 4 touchdown in the Bears 35-16 win over Jacksonville in Londan.
- Colts beat Titans 20-17.
- NLCS begins with Dodgers over the Mets 9-0. Game 2 today at 4:08. ALCS game 1 tonight has Cleveland at the Yankees at 7:38.
- Red Wings take on the Rangers tonight at 7.
- WNBA finals even at 1-1 after Liberty win game 2 80-66 over Lynx.
- Three Big Ten teams in AP Top 25. Texas number 1, followed by Oregon, Penn State, Ohio State and Georgia in top 5. Notre Dame 12, Michigan 24.
- NBA preseason, Pistons fall to Warriors.
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We talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, & Twin City Football, Lakeshore Cross Country, Lakeshore Soccer, and local game officiating.
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Riley Tertel of New Buffalo volleyball is our WSJM Sports Player of the Week.
Riley is a senior at New Buffalo High School and currently has a 4.0 GPA.
During the week, New Buffalo defeated Berrien Springs in four sets, where Riley had 3 kills, 25 assists, 4 digs, 3 aces, and had 90% serve percentage, then in a five set win over River Valley, Riley had 6 kills, 41 assists, 8 digs, 1 ace, and a 93% serve percentage.
Riley also plays varsity tennis, she’s a member of the National Honor Society, the New Buffalo Student Senate is the senior class president.
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Riley Tertel of New Buffalo Volleyball.
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The Lancers made their way up to Battle Creek to face the Lakeview Spartans as you hear on 97.5 Y-Country with Al Pscholka and Mel Grau.
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Listen back as the St. Joe Bears went on the road for a game at Mattawan, Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski were on hand on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM.
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Today in Sports
- Cleveland forces a game 5 after a holding on for a 5-4 win over the Tigers at Comerica Park. Deciding game back in Cleveland at 8:08 on Saturday, 7:40 pregame on WSJM.
- 49ers beat Seattle 36-24 on Thursday Night Football, Sunday the Bears face Jacksonville at 9:30 am in London, Colts at Titans at 1, and Lions take on Cowboys at 4:25, 3:20 pregame on WSJM.
- Red Wings drop season opener to Penguins 6-3
- Minnesota over New York 95-93 in overtime to claim game 1 of the WNBA Finals
- MSU and Michigan off this weekend, WMU, CMU, EMU all home this weekend. Stanford is at #11 Notre Dame.
- Cassopolis pulls the plug on their football season.
- High School scores and schedules
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WSJM Sports presents The Player’s Voice, where we bring you the latest news from players and coaches on in-game performances, practice, and off-field activities.
This week’s episode features players from Brandywine Niles.
Players interviewed:
Brandywine Niles' Carter Sobecki, Thomas Killelea, and Head Coach Justin Kenzie.
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Today in Sports
- The Tigers take game 3 with a 3-0 win over Cleveland and lead the series 2-1, and can advance to the ALCS with a win tonight in game 4 at 6:08, 5:40 pregame on WSJM.
- In other MLB playoff games, The Yankees beat Kansas City 3-2 to take a 2-1 series lead, in the NL. The Mets eliminate Philadelphia in 4 games with a 4-1 win and the Dodgers force a deciding game 4 with a 8-0 win over the Padres.
- The Red Wings season starts tonight with a home game against Pittsburgh, the game will start at 8, the NHL and Red Wings pushed the game back an hour because of the Tigers game.
- WNBA Finals start tonight with Minnesota at New York.
- NFL Thursday night football tonight has 49ers at Seahawks.
- High School scores from Wednesday
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Today in Sports
- With the Tigers and Guardians and Royals and Yankees taking Tuesday off, The NLDS continued with the Mets over Philadelphia 7-2 and San Diego over the Dodgers 6-5. New York and San Diego each take a 2-1 series lead. They'll play again today. The Tigers host the Guardians in Game 3 this afternoon at 3:08 at Comerica Park, 2:40 pregame on WSJM, Yankees at KC starts at 7:08.
- The Blackhawks start their season with a 5-2 loss at the new Utah Hockey Club. Red Wings host Pittsburgh on Thursday
- WNBA finals now locked in after Minnesota beats Connecticut 88-77. Game 1 of the finals has Minnesota at New York on Thursday.
- NBA preseason, Pistons and Pacers fall, Bulls win.
- HS sports update
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Today in Sports
- Kerry Carpenter's 3 run blast in the top of the 9th gives the Tigers a 3-0 win at Cleveland, sending the ALDS to Detroit tied a 1-1. Game 3 is Wednesday.
- Royals beat the Yankees 4-3. Today, Phillies at Mets, Dodgers at Padres. all three of those series are 1-1.
- NHL season begins today, Blackhawks open at Utah at 10:00.
- High School Sports scores
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Today in Sports
- The Bears assets acquired from Carolina in the trade two years ago, helped lead Chicago over the Panthers 36-10 at Soldier Field.
- The Colts losing streak in Jacksonville reached double digits as Jags win first game 37-34.
- Lions were off this weekend.
- Tarik Skubal will start for the Tigers today as Detroit looks to even the ALDS in Game 2 at 4:08 in Cleveland. 3:40 pregame on WSJM.
- Pistons beat Milwaukee 120-87 in NBA Preseason.
- New York headed to WNBA Finals after win over defending champs Las Vegas. Connecticut forced a deciding game 5 after a win over Minnesota.
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This week, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, Twin City, & Benton Harbor Football, and Our Lady of the Lake Soccer.
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The WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Anthony Mejia of Hartford Boys Soccer.
Anthony is a senior at Hartford high school where he carries at 3.6 Grade Point Average.
During the week Hartford defeated Comstock 10-2, where Anthony scored 2 goals and added 3 assists, then in the Huskies 8-1 win over Bangor. Anthony scored 4 goals.
Anthony was 1st team all conference and 2nd team all state last season as a defender, this season he has 28 goals and 8 assists after switching positions to striker.
Hartford so far this season is ranked 9th in the state in Division 3.
Anthony Mejia of Hartford Huskies boys soccer is our WSJM Sports Player of the Week.
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As you heard on 97.5 Y-Country with Al Pscholka and Mel Grau, the Lakeshore Lancers were home to face the Mattawan Wildcats at Kohn-Lehman Field at Al Stockman Stadium.
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As you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski have the call from Steve Upton Field at Dickinson Stadium as the 5-0 St. Joe Bears faced 4-1 Portage Northern.
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WSJM Sports presents The Player’s Voice, where we bring you the latest news from players and coaches on in-game performances, practice, and off-field activities.
This week’s episode focuses on players from both Buchanan and Berrien Springs as they prepare for their matchup this Friday.
Players interviewed:
Buchanans' Tyler Baker, Lucas Zeiger, Gabe Tompkins, and coach Mark Frey
Berrien Springs Alex O'Dell, Micah McFarland, and coach Ben Iliff
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Today in Sports
- MLB's Wild Card Round ends with the Mets eliminating Milwaukee in 3 games with a 4-2 win.
- Tigers open Divisional Round on Saturday at 1:08 at Cleveland. Pregame on WSJM is at 12:40
- NFL Thursday night football. Atlanta over Tampa Bay 36-30 in OT. Sunday Panthers at the Bears and Colts at Jags at 1. Lions are off this week
- College Football TONIGHT has Michigan State at 6th ranked Oregon, 7:30 pregame on Cosy-FM. #10 Michigan heads to Washington for National Championship Rematch on Saturday at 7:30, 6:30 pregame on WSJM
- NHL Preseason, Leafs over Wings 2-0
- High School scores and schedules
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Today in Sports
- The Tigers eliminate the Astros with a 5-2 win to sweep the AL Wild Card round. Detroit moves on to face Cleveland on Saturday in the ALDS.
- Kansas City and San Diego also move on, while the Mets and Brewers will need a 3rd a deciding game today.
- NFL TNF is TB at the ATL
- Red Wings host Leafs in NHL preseason play
- High School scores from Wednesday
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Today in Sports
- The Tigers hold on in the 9th inning for a 3-1 win over Houston in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card, Detroit can advance to round 2 with a win against Houston today at 2:30, a 2:05 pregame on WSJM.
- Kansas City, NY Mets, and San Diego also take 1-0 series leads.
- WNBA playoffs, New York grabs a 2-0 series lead over Vegas pushing the defending champs to the brink, and Minnesota ties their series with Connecticut at 1-1.
- NHL Preseason, The Red Wings top Pittsburgh 2-1. Minnesota beat the Blackhawks 7-2.
- Big Ten changing the way officials line up on onside kick attempts after controversy in Michigan/Minnesota game.
- High School scores from Tuesday.
- New High School Football Rankings
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Today in Sports
- Lions QB Jared Goff was a perfect 18 for 18 passing with 2 touchdowns and he caught a TD pass from Amon-Ra St. Brown in the Lions 42-29 win over Seattle.
- In the other Monday night game, Tennessee over Miami 31-12.
- Tigers open playoffs this afternoon in Houston at 2:30, 2:05 pregame on WSJM.
- MLB Hit leader Pete Rose passes at age 83.
- Wings fall in both of their split squad preseason games last night.
- WNBA playoffs continue tonight.
- High School Scores
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The WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Sophia Pierangeli of St. Joseph girls swimming. Sophia is a sophomore at St. Joe
St. Joe won all four of their meets last week to improve to 7-0 on the season.
Sophia won each event she competed in, during the dual meet with Portage Northern and Harper creek she won in medley relay, the 200 free relay, the 50 free, and the 100 back. In the double dual with South Haven and Unity Christian, Sophia won the medley relay, 400 free relay, the 50 free and 100 free. She had qualified for state in every event except one.
She’s in band, plays three sports at St. Joe and carries a 4.0 GPA.
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Sophia Pierangeli of St. Joseph Girls Swimming.
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Today in Sports
- The 2024 MLB regular season comes to an end as the White Sox end their miserable season on a happy note with the 9-5 win over the Tigers. The Tigers move on and will face Houston in the AL Wild Card round starting Tuesday. The Cubs season ends with a 3-0 loss to the Reds in 10 innings.
- NFL. The Bears beat the LA Rams 24-18, and the Colts beat previously unbeaten Pittsburgh 27-24.
- The Lions square off against Seattle tonight on Monday Night Football at 8:15 from Ford Field. the pregame on Rock 107 WIRX is at 7:10.
- College football this weekend, Michigan, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, and Notre Dame were winners, Western Michigan and Michigan State fall.
- New AP Rankings have Alabama back on top.
- NHL preseason tonight, Red Wings to split up to play two games, one at Buffalo, one at home against Pittsburgh.
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From Full Circle Cafe and Espresso Bar in Stevensville, we take to the Coaches.
We talk St. Joseph, Lakeshore, and Twin City Sharks football and Michigan Lutheran boys soccer
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As you heard on 97.5 Y-Country, Lakeshore played host to the St. Joe Bears in the annual War by the Shore
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As heard live on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. St. Joe traveled to Lakeshore to take on the Lancers in the War by the Shore.
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Today in Sports
- The Tigers rally from a 3-0 deficit for a 4-3 win over Tampa Bay to sweep the series and drop their magic number down to 1. Detroit will face the Chicago White Sox tonight at 6:40. The White Sox come in after sweeping the LA Angels with a 7-0 final on Thursday. Pregame tonight on 98.3 The Coast is at 6:15.
- Cubs were off on Thursday, Host Cincinnati today at 2:20.
- Thursday Night Football, Dallas over the Giants 20-15. This weekend Bears host the Rams, Colts host the Steelers. Lions host Seattle on Monday night
- College FB. Minnesota at Michigan at noon on Saturday, 11am pregame on WSJM. Louisville at Notre Dame at 3:30, Michigan State hosts Ohio State at 7:00, 5:30 pm pregame on Cosy-FM
- Chicago Sky fire head coach Teresa Weatherspoon after one season.
- LMC beats SMC in volleyball 3-1.
- High School Sports Scores and Schedules.
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WSJM Sports presents The Player’s Voice, where we bring you the latest news from players and coaches on in-game performances, practice, and off-field activities.
This week’s episode focuses on players from both Benton Harbor and Buchanan as they prepare for their matchup this Friday.
Players interviewed:
Benton Harbor’s Byron Broyles, Mar’quell Johnson, and coach Mike Durham
Dowagiac's Isaiah Fitchett, Hayden Groth, and coach Duane Davis.
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Today in Sports
- Despite Kansas City and Minnesota both winning, Detroit drops it's magic number to clinch a playoff spot down to 3 with a 7-1 win over Tampa Bay. The Tigers face the Rays again this afternoon at 1:10 at Comerica Park, 12:45 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox beat LA Angels 4-3 in 10 innings to stay at 120 losses. Sox close out their home schedule this afternoon at 2:10.
- Cubs fall to Philadelphia 9-6 as Phillies clinch home field advantage in NLDS. Cubs are off tonight
- Red Wings score twice in the third to beat Blackhawks 4-2 in NHL preseason opener.
- WNBA Playoffs, Indiana falls to Sun 88-81 and are eliminated.
- JUCO Sports Scores
- High School Scores
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Today in Sports
- Skubal and Perez knock Tigers magic number down to 4 as Detroit nears postseason spot with a 2-1 win over Tampa Bay, Tigers host Rays tonight at 6:40, 6:15 pregame on WSJM.
- Cubs knock off Phillies 10-4, Chicago at Philadelphia at 6:05.
- White Sox remain at 120 losses with a 3-2 win over Angels. Rematch tonight at 7:40.
- New York and Las Vegas advance to WNBA semifinals with wins last night, Indiana looking to stay alive at Connecticut and Minnesota looks to close out Phoenix
- NHL preseason begins for Wings and Hawks, Detroit takes on Chicago at 8:00 at the United Center.
- High School scores
- New High School Football Rankings
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- The Cubs fall to Philadelphia 6-2, giving the Phillies their first NL East title since 2011. Cubs back in Philly at 6:40.
- The Tigers were off, today's game has been moved up from 6:40 to a 1:10 start because of expected weather in the city, Pregame on WSJM is at 12:45.
- Sox were also off, they host the Angels at 7:40.
- WNBA playoffs tonight, Atlanta at New York and Seattle at Vegas.
- Two Monday Night Football games last night, Buffalo over Jacksonville 47-10, and Washington over Cincinnati 38-33.
- High School Sports Update
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Today in Sports
- Tigers move to 1 game up in the AL Wildcard Race with a 4-3 win at Baltimore. Tigers are off tonight.
- White Sox reach the 120 loss mark, falling to Padres 4-2.
- Cubs shutout Washington 5-0, Cubs were eliminated on Saturday, Cubs at Philly tonight at 6:40
- Lions get two TD passes from Jared Goff in a 20-13 win at Cardinals.
- Bears fall to Indy 21-16.
- Fever drop playoff opener to Connecticut 93-69, Caitlin Clark held to 11 points and gains a black eye.
- Update AP College Rankings
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From Full Circle Cafe and Espresso Bar in Stevensville, we talk St. Joe football, Lakeshore, Twin City Sharks, Benton Harbor, and Berrien Springs
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This week’s WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Marley Walters of St. Joseph Girls Golf. Marley is a sophomore at St. Joe and has a 3.9 GPA
So far this season St. Joe finished 2nd at Lake Cora with Marley finishing 2 shots off the lead, then two days later St. Joe finished first at the Eastern Hills tournament, where Marley was the medalist, shooting an 18 hole score of 80, which was 5 shots better than second place.
Then at this week’s SMAC meet at Lake Michigan Hills, St. Joe came in first tying a St. Joe school record 9 hole score of 164 where Marley shot 40.
Marley is a member of 1st tee of Benton Harbor, Young Life, the Key Club, and also is a member of the St. Joe track team.
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Marley Walters of St. Joe girls golf.
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As heard on 97.5 Y-Country, Al Pscholka and Mel Grau were at Thomas Stadium in Kalamazoo as the Lancers faced Kalamazoo Central
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Go back and listen to St. Joe's game at Gull Lake as the Bears look to make it a 4-0 start to the season. Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski had the call on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
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Today in Sports
- The Cubs are still alive in the NL Wild Card race thanks to a 7-6 win over Washington, The Cubs are 7 back with 9 to play. Chicago hosts Washington today at 2:20.
- Even thought the Tigers were off, Detroit moves into a tie for the AL Wild Card spot with Minnesota's 3-2 loss to Cleveland. The Tigers are in Baltimore tonight at 7:05, 6:40 pregame on 98.3 The Coast
- White Sox were off, they visit San Diego tonight at 9:40
- Jets top Pats 24-3 on Thursday Night Football. Sunday Chicago at Indy at 1, Lions at Arizona at 4:25, 3:20 pregame on Rock 107 WIRX.
- College Football, Michigan faces USC at 3:30 on Saturday, 2:30 pregame on WSJM, ND hosts Miami Ohio at 3:30, Michigan State at Boston College at 8pm, 6:30 pregame on Cosy-FM
- Red Wings resign defenseman Moritz Sieder to 7 year extension
- High School sports scores and tonight's week 4 schedule in football
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WSJM Sports presents The Player’s Voice, where we bring you the latest news from players and coaches on in-game performances, practice, and off-field activities.
This week’s episode focuses on players from both Benton Harbor and Buchanan as they prepare for their matchup this Friday.
Players interviewed:
Benton Harbor’s Damonee McBride, Latrell Johnson, Maurice Ford, head coach Brandon Hurst.
Buchanan’s Jake Franklin, Gabe Tompkins, head coach Mark Frey.
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Today in sports
- Tarik Skubal wins his 17th game of the season as Detroit beats Kansas City 4-2 and move to just a 1/2 game back in the AL Wild Card race. Tigers are off today.
- Oakland's 5-3 win over the Cubs gives Milwaukee, not only a playoff spot, but the NL Central Division title. Cubs host Nationals at 7:40.
- White Sox lost 4-3 in 13 innings at the Angels for their 117th loss. Sox are off tonight.
- WNBA regular season finale tonight, Chicago visits Connecticut in need of a win and some help to make the playoffs. Indiana visits Washington.
- Thursday Night Football tonight has Pats at Jets.
- Blackhawks name new captain.
- High School Scores
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Today in Sports
- After Twins beat Cleveland, Tigers keep pace after a 3-1 win over Kansas City in 10 innings, Tigers back in KC tonight at 7:40, 7:15 pregame on WSJM.
- Cubs fall to Oakland 4-3. Today's game a 2:20
- White Sox drop 116th game this season in 5-0 loss to LA Angels. Sox at LA today at 4:10.
- Chicago Sky fall out of the final WNBA playoff spot after losing 86-70 in Atlanta. Atlanta now in 8th with one game left.
- Junior College Volleyball Scores
- High School Sports scores, and first football rankings
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Today in Sports
- The Tigers rally from 4 runs down and beat Kansas City 7-6, combined with Minnesota's loss, Detroit is just 1 1/2 games out of the AL Wild Card Spot. Tigers take on the Royals tonight at 7:40, 7:15 pregame on WSJM.
- The Cubs are 5 back in the NL Wild Card race after beating Oakland 9-2. Cubs face the A's again at 7:40 at Wrigley.
- For the first time in nearly 3 months, the White Sox have won 3 straight after an 8-4 win over the LA Angels. Sox look to make it 4 straight tonight at 9:38
- Monday Night Football. Atlanta scores late to beat Philadelphia 22-21.
- Red Wings resign forward Lucas Raymond to 8 year deal.
- WNBA Tonight, Chicago looks to secure hold on 8th and final playoff spot at Atlanta tonight at 7:30.
- Alex Orji to start for Wolverines at QB Saturday against USC.
- High School Scores from Monday
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Today In Sports
- After beating LA in the first of two playoff rematches from last season, the Lions fall to Tampa Bay 20-16 at Ford Field to fall to 1-1 on the season.
- The Bears also fall to 1-1 after Caleb Williams is sacked 7 times in a 19-13 loss at Houston.
- The Colts fall to 0-2 after a 16-10 loss at Green Bay.
- The Detroit Tigers take 2 of 3 with Baltimore after Riley Greene hits two home runs in a 4-2 win. The Tigers head to Kansas City tonight at 7:40, a 7:15 pregame on WSJM.
- The White Sox win back to back games and a series in nearly three months after a 4-3 win over Oakland. Sox are at the Angels tonight at 9;40.
- The Cubs beat Colorado 6-2, The Cubs return home to face Oakland at 7:40 at Wrigley.
- WNBA on Sunday, Caitlin Clark scores a career high 35 in Indiana's 110-109 win over Dallas. Phoenix over Chicago 93-88.
- Texas now the new #1 in College Football Rankings.
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This week, we talk Lakeshore, St. Joe, Twin City, & Benton Harbor Football, and Our Lady of the Lake Cross Country.
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Our first WSJM Sports player of the week for the 2024 season is Landon Rogers of River Valley High School Cross Country.
Landon is just starting his junior year at River Valley. So far, Landon came in 5th place at the Berrien Springs Shamrock Invitational with a time of 16:49.3. Then five days later Landon took first place at the Fennville Invitational with a time of 17:02.6. Landon came in 3rd place last year but this year he won by 36 seconds. Landon has multiple conference, state and academic all state awards over his first two seasons. He’s also a member of the Mustangs basketball team. In the classroom he carries a 3.8 GPA.
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Landon Rogers of River Valley Cross Country
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As heard on 97.5 Y-Country, listen back to Portage Central at Lakeshore from Kohn-Lehman Field at Al Stockman Stadium. Al Pscholka and Mel Grau had the call.
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Listen back to St. Joe facing Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Steve Upton Field at Dickinson Stadium as heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski had the call.
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Today in Sports
- The Tigers fall in a game that Tarik Skubal starts, falling to the Rockies 4-2. Detroit host Baltimore at 6:40, Pregame show tonight on 98.3 The Coast at 6:15.
- Sox and Cubs were off.
- "Tua" has another concussion as Dolphins beaten by Buffalo 31-10 on Thursday Night Football. Sunday, Lions host Tampa Bay at 1, noon pregame on Rock 107 WIRX. Colts at Packers at 1, and Bears visit Houston at 8:20 on SNF.
- College Football this weekend, #17 Michigan hosts Arkansas State at Noon, 11 am pregame on WSJM. MSU welcomes Prairie View A&M at 3:30, 2 pm pregame on Cosy-FM, #18 Notre Dame at Purdue at 3:30.
- High School Scores and Schedules
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WSJM Sports presents The Player’s Voice, where we bring you the latest news from players and coaches on in-game performances, practice, and off-field activities.
This week’s episode focuses on players from both South Haven and Coloma as they prepare for their matchup this Friday.
Interviewed:
August Zot
Zacorious Tanner
Callen Hickmon
Jaymes Phillips
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Today in Sports
- The Tigers climb to 3 game out of the AL Wild Care after a 7-4 win over Colorado. Skubal on the mound as Detroit looks for the sweep today at 1:10, 12:45 pregame on WSJM.
- Sox drop 15th straight at home with 6-4 loss to Cleveland
- Dodgers hit four 1st inning home runs in 10-8 win over Cubs
- Thursday Night Football tonight is Buffalo at Miami
- WNBA, Indiana drops 14th straight game to Las Vegas, Washington moves to a game behind Chicago for 8th and final playoff spot with win over Sky.
- JUCO sports tonight
- High School Sports scores
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Today in Sports
- Tigers rookie Keider Montero throws a complete game 3 hit shutout in Detroit's 11-0 win over Colorado. Tigers host the Rockies again tonight at 6:40, 6:15 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox fall to Cleveland 5-0. Sox and Guardians close out their 3 game set this afternoon at 2:10.
- The Cubs score 5 in the 8th for a 6-3 win at the Dodgers. Cubs back in LA at 10:10.
- WNBA tonight has Vegas and Indiana at 7, Washington at Chicago at 8.
- Tuesday's scores in high school sports
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Today in Sports
- San Francisco 49ers beat NY Jets 32-19 in Aaron Rodgers return to football after injury
- White Sox fall to Cleveland 5-3
- Cubs beat Dodgers 10-4
- Tigers were off, host Colorado tonight at 6:40, 6:15 on WSJM
- Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese to have wrist surgery to repair broken bone.
- High School Sports scores from Monday
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Today in Sports
- The Lions open the 2024 season with a 26-20 comeback overtime win over Matthew Stafford and the LA Rams at Ford Field.
- Caleb Williams debut doesn't go exactly to plan in Bears 24-17 win over Tennessee.
- Colts fall to Houston 29-27.
- Tigers win 9-1 in Oakland as Trey Sweeney homers along with his 4 hits. Tigers off today
- White Sox score 5 runs in the top of the 9th to beat Red Sox 7-1. Sox host Guardians tonight at 7:40.
- Cubs edge Yankees 2-1 to avoid begin swept. Cubs at Dodgers at 10:10.
- WNBA Indiana over Atlanta 104-100 in OT, Chicago over Dallas 92-77
- College football AP rankings. Texas climbs to #2 after beating now number 17 Michigan, Notre Dame falls to 18th after upset loss to #25 Northern Illinois.
- Midwest League Baseball season ending scores
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This week, we talk Lakeshore, St. Joe, Twin City, & Benton Harbor Football, and St. Joe Tennis.
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As heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. St. Joseph was on the road to face Edwardsburg in a non-conference game at Leo Hoffman Field in Edwardsburg. Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski had the call.
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As heard on 97.5 Y-Country, Lakeshore traveled to Niles to take on the Vikings, Al Pscholka and Mel Grau had the call from Viking Stadium.
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Today in Sports
- Detroit's Parker Meadows two out grand slam gives Tigers a 4-3 comeback win at San Diego.
- Cubs and Sox were off.
- Kansas City Opens 2024 NFL season with 27-20 win over Baltimore. Green Bay and Philadelphia meet tonight in Brazil. On Sunday, Titans at Bears and Texans at Colts at 1:00 pm. Lions host LA Rams at 8:20, 7:15 pregame on Rock 107 WIRX.
- College Football this weekend has Texas at Michigan at noon on Saturday, 11am pregame on WSJM. MSU at Maryland at 3:30, pregame on Cosy-FM is at 2:00, and Notre Dame hosts Northern Illinois
- High School Football tonight has St. Joe at Edwardsburg on WSJM and Lakeshore at Niles on Y-Country
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WSJM Sports presents The Player’s Voice, where we bring you the latest news from players and coaches on in-game performances, practice, and off-field activities.
This week’s episode focuses on seniors from both Martin HS and Bridgman HS as they prepare for their matchup this Friday.
Interviewed:
Owen Heath
Drew Neidlinger
Carson Cameruci
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Today in Sports
- The Cubs throw a combined no-hitter in a 12-0 win over Pittsburgh, It the Cubs first no-no at Wrigley Field since 1972.
- White Sox snap their 12 game losing streak with an 8-1 win at Baltimore
- Tigers fall in 10 innings at San Diego 6-5. Tigers try to avoid the sweep tonight at 8:40.
- WNBA, Indiana over LA 93-86, Caitlin Clark becomes fastest to 100 career three pointers
- NFL kicks off tonight with Baltimore at Kansas City
- Fans, other NHL players attend candlelight vigil outside of arena in Columbus for Gaudreau brothers killed by drunk driver
- Midwest League Scores
- High School Scores
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Today in Sports
- Not a good day for the city of Chicago. Cubs blanked by Pirates 5-0, Sox blanked by Baltimore 9-0. Sky fall to Aces 90-71
- Tigers in San Diego tonight at 9:40 after an off day. 9:15 pregame on WSJM.
- AP college football rankings, Georgia tops the ranking, Ohio State #2, Texas moves up to #3 ahead of their matchup with Michigan, who drop one spot to 10. Notre Dame climbs to number 5.
- Midwest league baseball scores
- Tuesday's high school sports scores.
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Today in Sports
- The Tigers were blanked in San Diego 3-0. The Tigers and Padres take today off before resuming their series on Wednesday.
- White Sox drop 11th straight game and 20th straight with Chris Flexen starting in Baltimore's 13-3 win over Chicago. Sox back in Baltimore at 6:35.
- Pittsburgh scores 4 runs in the 8th for a 5-3 at Wrigley. Cubs host Pirates again tonight at 7:40
- Florida State upset for a second time in Week 1 as they fall to Boston College 28-13.
- WNBA tonight has Chicago at Las Vegas at 10pm.
- NFL opens later this week with Baltimore at KC. But eyes will be focusing on Chicago as Caleb Williams era begins and SNF matchup with Rams at Lions.
- Midwest League Baseball begins final week of the season.
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We talk Lakeshore & St. Joe Football, and St. Joe Volleyball this week from Full Circle Cafe & Espresso Bar.
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Listen back to Lakeshore's game vs. Grand Haven as heard on 97.5 Y-Country from Al Stockman Stadium
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Listen back to St. Joe's opening game against Niles from Dickinson Stadium in St. Joe
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Today in Sports
- Tigers 7 game win streak ends with 3-0 loss to Angels. Tigers host Boston tonight at 6:40, Tonight game is a 6:15 start on 98.3 The Coast.
- White Sox fall to Texas 2-1. Sox host Mets at 8;10
- Cubs were off. Chicago heads to Washington tonight at 6:45
- College Football, Central Michigan beats Central Connecticut 66-10.
- MSU hosts FAU tonight at 7:00, Pregame on Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM is at 5:30.
- WMU is at Wisconsin at 9:00.
- Saturday, Eastern Michigan at UMass at 3:30, #7 Notre Dame at #20 Texas A&M at 7:30. and #9 Michigan begins defense of their national championship against Fresno State at the Big House at 7:30, Pregame on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM is at 6:30.
- WNBA Tonight has Indiana at Chicago at 7:30.
- Thursday's High School football scores
- Tonight's High School Football schedule
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Today in Sports
- The Tigers move two games above .500 and sit 4 1/2 games back in the Wild Card Race with a 3-2 win over the LA Angels. Tigers host LA today at 1:10, 12:45 pregame on WSJM.
- Sox drop both games of the doubleheader to Texas 3-1, 4-3. Sox host the Rangers today at 2:10.
- Cubs rally from 10-4 deficit to beat Pittsburgh 14-10. Cubs are off today.
- WBNA, Indiana over Connecticut 84-80, Washington over Chicago 74-70.
- College Football tonight, Central Connecticut at CMU at 7:00
- High school sports scores and tonight's football schedule
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Today in Sports
- Tigers wait out nearly 3 hour rain delay to beat LA Angels 6-2. Detroit hosts Halos again tonight at 6:40, 6:15 pregame on WSJM.
- Cubs beat Pirates 9-5, Cubs and Pirates meet today at 12:35.
- White Sox rained out after 4 pitches, Tigers will host Texas in a doubleheader today at 5:10.
- WNBA Tonight has Sun at Fever and Mystics at Sky.
- Lions name back up to Jared Goff.
- Former U-M staffer Connor Stalions says he didn't break NCAA Rules.
- Midwest League Baseball scores
- Today's Junior College Sports schedule
- High School scores
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- Nearly five months after the Tigers handed the White Sox their first loss of the season Detroit beats Chicago 9-4 for their 100th loss of the season. Detroit has one more game on the South Side tonight at 8:10, a 7:45 pregame on WSJM.
- The Cubs fall one game short of sweeping Miami, falling 7-2. The Cubs head to Pittsburgh tonight at 6:40.
- Lions beat Steelers 27-17 on Saturday in front of a sellout crowd at Ford Field.
- Las Vegas Aces get win in Chicago 77-75 on A'ja Wilson's buzzer beater.
- NCAA delivers Notice of Allegations to Michigan in sign stealing investigation.
- Midwest league baseball scores
- Today's HS Sports schedule
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St. Joe, Lakeshore, Twin City, Benton Harbor, and Bridgman Football are spotlighted this week.
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Today in Sports
- Cubs win two of the three game series with the Tigers after Miguel Amaya has a grand slam and 5 RBI in a 10-2 win on Thursday. Cubs head to Miami tonight at 7:10, The Tigers head a few miles south to begin a four game series at the White Sox at 8:10. 7:45 Pregame on WSJM. Sox were off on Thursday.
- Bears go 4-0 in the Preseason with a 34-21 win at Kansas City, Colts beat Cincinnati 27-14. Lions host Pittsburgh on Saturday at 1:00.
- Iowa head coach and WR coach suspended for just one game for trying to recruit former Wolverines QB Cade McNamara.
- Midwest League Baseball and High School Scores.
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Today in Sports
- Greene, Sweeney, and Carpenter have home runs in the Tigers 8-2 win over the Cubs. The rubber game of the three game series is today at 2:20, 1:55 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox score 4 runs in the 9th for a 6-2 win over San Francisco. The Sox are off today,
- NFL Preseason wraps up this weekend. Colts are at Cincinnati tonight at 8:00, the Bears travel to Kansas City at 8:20.
- Lions tackle Penei Sewell injured his foot at practice... Status unclear.
- Midwest League Baseball Scores
- High School sports scores
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- The Tigers take and early lead, but the Cubs battle back for a 3-1 win over Detroit. Game 2 of the 3 game series tonight at 8:05 at Wrigley, Pregame tonight on WSJM is at 7:40.
- White Sox drop their 14th straight series following a 4-1 loss at the Giants, Sox face Giants today at 3:45.
- Lions backup QB job still up for grabs heading into final preseason game on Saturday.
- Midwest League Baseball Scores
- High School Sports Update
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- Sunday's rain delayed NASCAR Race at Michigan resumed on Monday with Tyler Reddick taking the checkered flag after taking the lead on a restart in the 2nd overtime.
- White Sox fall at Giants 5-3. Rematch tonight at 9:45.
- Cubs and Tigers were off on Monday, The Tigers will be at Wrigley to start a three game series with the Cubs at 8:05, 7:40 pregame on WSJM.
- Big Ten conference well represented in AP Preseason All America Team.
- High School sports scores and schedule
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Today in Sports
- The Tigers score 1 in the 9th and 2 in the 10 for a 3-2 win over the Yankees to win MLB's Little League Classic in Williamsport, PA. Detroit takes 2 of 3 games with the Yankees. Detroit is off tonight
- Cubs fall to Blue Jays 1-0, Cubs are off as well, The Cubs will host the Tigers for a three game series starting Tuesday night at the Friendly Confines.
- White Sox lose to Houston 2-0. Sox are at the Giants tonight at 9:45
- Sunday's NASCAR Race at Michigan stopped after 51 laps, the race will resume today at 11 am at MIS.
- Caitlin Clark set a new WNBA record for assists by a rookie and had 23 points as Fever beat Seattle 92-75. Phoenix beat Chicago 86-68.
- NFL Preseason from Saturday.
- Midwest League Baseball Scores from Sunday
- Monday's high school sports schedule
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Today in Sports
- Javier Baez two run homer in the 8th and Detroit's pitching staff held Seattle to just one his as Detroit sweeps the Mariners 2-1. Tigers host the Yankees tonight at 6:40, the pregame from Comerica Park is at 6;15 on WSJM.
- White Sox and the Cubs were off. Cubs host Blue Jays today at 2:20, Sox in Houston.
- Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandburg announced he's cancer free, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year.
- Wrigley Field will host a pair of College Hockey double headers featuring Big Ten teams, The Frozen Confines will have Notre Dame/Penn State and Michigan/Ohio State on January 3, then on January 4th, Michigan State to face Wisconson, followed by women's game between Ohio State and Wisconsin.
- NFL Preseason scores and schedules
- ND Men's swimming program suspended for 1 year after NCAA Gambling investigation.
- High school sports return this weekend.
- Midwest League Baseball update
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Today in Sports
- Akil Baddo's 10th inning double gives Detroit a 3-2 win over Seattle. Tigers close out their series with Seattle today at 1:10, a 12:45 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox fall to Yankees 10-2. New York's Aaron Judge hits 300th home run in 955th game an 3,431st at bat, making him the fastest to 300 HR in major league history. Sox are off tonight
- Cubs swept in Cleveland after 6-1 loss to Guardians. Cubs are off as well.
- White Sox to drop season ticket prices by 10% for 2025.
- WNBA season resumes tonight
- One NFL preseason game tonight.
- Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will miss 2024 season with meniscus tear.
- Lions coach Dan Campbell says Jahmyr Gibb's leg injury will be fine.
- Midwest League Baseball Scores and Schedules
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Today in Sports
- The Tigers explode with 15 runs and 21 hits and get a great pitching performance from Tarik Skubal in 15-1 win over Seattle. Tigers host Mariners again tonight at 6:40, 6:15 pregame on WSJM.
- Yankees Juan Soto has 3 home runs and drives in all four runs in Yankees 4-1 win at White Sox. Tonight's game at 8:10.
- Cleveland wins 4th straight and has MLB's best record after 2-1 win over the Cubs. Cubs at Guardians tonight at 6:40.
- Former Michigan QB and Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy tears the meniscus in his right knee, and will need surgery.
- Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore says he looks forward to the release of deleted text messages and will cooperate with NCAA Investigation in Stallions sign stealing scandal.
- MSU women's basketball' DeeDee Hageman transfers to Memphis.
- Midwest League Baseball
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- The White Sox give interim manager Grady Sizemore his first win as the Sox set season highs in runs and hits and a 12-2 win over the Yankees. Tonight's game at 8:10.
- Guardians top Cubs 9-8 in 2016 World Series rematch, Cubs back in Cleveland tonight at 6:40.
- Tigers were off on Monday, Detroit hosts Seattle tonight at 6:40 at Comerica Park, Pregame on WSJM is at 6:15.
- Detroit Lions sign former Georgia QB Jake Fromm after Hendon Hooker's injury. RB Jahmyr Gibbs injures hamstring during practice on Monday.
- USA's appeal of gymnastics ruling that took away Jordan Chiles bronze denied.
- First AP preseason poll has Georgia, Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, and Alabama as the top 5, ND 7th, Michigan 9th.
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- Team USA takes home a total of 126 medals from the Paris Olympic Games, tying China for most golds with 40. US has also has 44 silver and 42 bronze. Preparations now underway for next summer games in Los Angeles in 2028.
- Bears see Caleb Williams lead team to two field goals in his debut. Bears beat Buffalo 33-6 on Saturday. Colts fall to Broncos 34-30 on Sunday.
- Lions looking for more depth at QB after backup Hendon Hooker in concussion protocol.
- Tigers salvage series finale in SF with 5-4 win over Giants. Tigers are off tonight.
- Cubs and Sox were off on Sunday, Cubs in Cleveland tonight at 6;40, Sox host Yankees at 8:10.
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- HS Sports begin practice around Michigan today.
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- Lions begin preseason play with a 14-3 loss at the New York Giants.
- Tigers fall 4-3 in Seattle. Detroit is at San Francisco tonight at 10;15, 9:50 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox and Cubs were off. Cubs visit Sox tonight at 8:10.
- White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifols, name former MLB Player Grady Sizemore as interim manager.
- Team USA adds 9 more medals on Thursday, 103 total.
- USA men's basketball team rallies to be Serbia, USA Women's volleyball advances with a 3-2 win over Brazil.
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- Tarik Skubal again shows why the Tigers held on to him at the deadline as Detroit tops Seattle 6-2. The Tigers close our their series at the Mariners tonight at 9:40, a 9:15 pregame on WSJM.
- So much for a winning streak... A day after snapping their A.L. Record tying 21 game losing streak, Chicago falls to Oakland 3-2. The White Sox are off tonight.
- The Cubs pick up their 6th win in their last 8 games after topping Minnesota 8-2. The Cubs are also off tonight.
- NFL preseason play begins for the Lions tonight. The defending NFC North Champions are at the NY Giants tonight at 7:00.
- NCAA hands down punishment to former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh for recruiting violations during COVID 19 pandemic.
- USA extends medal lead at the Olympics. 3 more golds for Team USA, including Granger Indiana wrestler Sarah Hildebrandt
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- The White Sox end their AL record tying 21 game losing streak with a 5-1 win at Oakland. Sox face the A's this afternoon at 3:37,
- The Tigers open up their three game series in Seattle last night with a 4-2 win over the M's. Detroit and Seattle meet again tonight at 9:40, 9:15 pregame on WSJM.
- Cubs top Minnesota 7-3 at Wrigley. Rubber game today at 2:20.
- Golden day for the US at the Olympics. Team USA leads medal count with 86, now leads with every medal. 2 more golds that China.
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- The White Sox tie the American League Record for 21 straight losses with a 5-1 defeat in Oakland. Sox try again tonight at 9:40 against the A's
- Minnesota blanks the Cubs 3-0 at Wrigley. Twins back in Chicago tonight at 8;05.
- The Tigers were off on Monday, Detroit opens a three game set in Seattle tonight at 9:40, 9:15 pregame on WSJM.
- Team USA adds two more gold medals on day 10 of the Olympics. USA wins gold in Women's Discuss and Women's Surfing.
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- American Noah Lyles takes the gold medal in the Summer Games marquee event, the 100 meters, winning in a photo finish by .005 seconds over Jamaica's Kishane Thompson.
- USA also takes unexpected gold in women's cycling road race. Scottie Sheffler takes gold in Men's golf.
- Team USA leads medal count with 71, China 2nd with 45. US shares gold meal lead with China at 19 each.
- White Sox LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLosing streak reaches 20 straight. Falling to Twins 13-7. Sox are at Oakland tonight.
- Tigers blow 2-0 lead in the 9th to fall 3-2 to Kansas City. Tigers are off tonight.
- Cubs have won 4 of 5 after 6-2 win over Cardinals. Cubs home vs. Twins tonight at 8:05.
- New Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore faces allegations of NCAA Rules Violations in sign-stealing investigation.
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- USA wins 4 gold medals on Thursday at the Olympics. 7 total medals on the day. USA now leads medal count with 37, 2nd place in gold medals with 9.
- Simone Biles takes gold in gymnastics all around, Suni Lee takes Bronze.
- Swimmer Katie Ledecky takes silver in 4x200 meter relay, now with 13 medals in her career.
- Bears win rain shortened Hall of Fame game in Canton Ohio 21-17 over Houston. Rain and Thunder force NFL to call the game late in the third quarter.
- Federal judge overturns decision in so called "Sunday Ticket case" Original verdict would have cost the league $4.7 billion.
- Tigers drop their 4th straight, falling to Kansas City 7-1. Tigers host Royals tonight at 6:40, pregame on WSJM is at 6:15.
- Cubs score 3 in the 9th to beat St. Louis 5-4. Cubs and Cardinals meet this afternoon at 2:20 at Wrigley Field.
- White Sox were off. Chicago looks to end 17 game skid tonight at 8:10 at Minnesota.
- Former MSU football coach Mel Tucker files a lawsuit against Michigan State and school leaders after his termination last fall.
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- Buchanan's Hannah Roberts crash in warmup, leads to two crashes in Women's BMX freestyle finals at Olympics in Paris.
- USA Men's Basketball beat South Sudan 103-86.
- USWNT tops Australia 2-1, will face Japan in knockout stage.
- Royals had White Sox their 17th straight loss with 10-3 win. Sox are off tonight. KC will be in Detroit tonight to face Tigers, who were off last night. Game at Comerica at 6:40, 6:15 pregame on WSJM.
- Cubs score 13 runs and have 17 hits in 13-4 win in Cincinnati to avoid three game sweep. Cubs at home tonight to face Cardinals at 8:05.
- NFL Preseason starts tonight with Bears vs. Houston at 8:00 in Hall of Fame game in Canton. Kickoff at 8:00.
- NFL wins motion in Sunday Ticket lawsuit.
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- Tigers shut out by Cleveland 5-0 ahead of MLB's trade deadline. Tigers trade SP Jack Flaherty to Dodgers for 2 minor leaguers. The Tigers are off today.
- White Sox lose franchise record 16th straight game with 4-3 loss to Kansas City. Sox host Royals again this afternoon at 2:10. Sox hold on to SP Garrett Crochet and Luis Robert Jr. But trade Eloy Jimenez to Baltimore
- Cubs lose at Cincinnati 6-3. Chicago is back in Cincy at 7:10.
- Bears announce starters will NOT play in Hall of Fame game against Houston on Thursday night in Canton.
- USA adds six more medals at the Olympics on Tuesday, including Gold in women's gymnastics. USA also wins first medal in women's Rugby sevens with bronze with 14-12 last second win over Australia.
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- Tigers scratch pitcher Jack Flaherty hours before the start of Monday's 8-4 loss to Cleveland, adding fuel to the fire that he will be traded ahead of deadline tonight. Tigers host Guardians again today at 1;10, 12;45 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox set franchise record... again with 15th straight loss with 8-5 loss to KC. Sox host Royals at 8:10.
- Cubs held to no runs and 1 hit over 5 innings while Cincinnati hits 3 home runs in 7-1 win. Cubs back at Reds tonight at 7:10.
- Lions OT Taylor Decker signs 3 year extension with $60M.
- US adds 8 medals on Monday, but none of them gold. Still lead medal count over host France.
- US Women's basketball team blows out Japan.
- US Men's Gymnastics team ends medal drought, earns bronze. First medal since 2008 games in Beijing.
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- Tigers drop series with Twins, falling 5-0 on Sunday. Tigers host Cleveland tonight at 6:40, Pregame on WSJM is at 6:15
- White Sox tie franchise record with 14 straight losses for the second time this season in 6-3 loss to Seattle. Sox host KC tonight at 8:10.
- Cubs beat Royals 7-3. Road trip continues tonight in Cincinnati at 7:10.
- Cubs and Tigers make moves on Sunday.
- Day 2 of the Summer Games
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- Javier Baez hits a 3 run home run to give Tigers a 3-0 win over Cleveland. Tigers return to Comerica Park tonight to face Minnesota at 6:40, 6:15 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox drop 11th straight, falling to Rangers 2-1 as Texas pitcher Max Scherzer climbs to 10th on career strikeout list, passing former Tigers teammate Justin Verlander. White Sox are home tonight to face Seattle at 8:10.
- Cubs had Thursday off, will be in Kansas City tonight at 8:10.
- San Diego's Dylan Cease, formerly of the White Sox and South Bend Cubs throws a no-hitter.
- Michigan headlines Big Ten media day on Thursday as well as CFP opponent Washington. New Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore says expectations have not changed for Wolverines.
- Hulkamania reigns down at Lions Training Camp in Allen Park. Hulk Hogan says Lions coach Dan Campbell missed his calling as a wrestler.
- Bears safety Jonathon Owens takes leave from Bears camp to be with wife Simone Biles at Paris Olympics.
- USA Women's soccer defeats Zambia 3-0 in Olympic opener.
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- The Tigers drop their 2nd game in a row, falling at Cleveland 2-1. Tigers and Guardians close out series today at 1:10, 12:45 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox fall to 50 games below .500 with 10-2 loss at Texas. Sox at Rangers today at 2:35.
- Cubs fall to Brewers 3-2 at Wrigley, Cubs are off today.
- Former Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman hired as GM of Edmonton Oilers.
- Olympic Competition underway despite Opening Ceremonies on Friday, USA Men's Soccer falls to host France in soccer opener 3-0.
- 2034 Winter Olympics will be in Salt Lake City. Utah held games in 2002.
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- Cleveland ends 3 game losing streak with 5-4 win over the Tigers. Detroit visits Guardians tonight at 6:40, WSJM Pregame show at 6:15.
- White Sox drop 9th straight with 3-2 loss at Texas. Game tonight is at 8:05.
- Milwaukee scores the only run of the game on an 8th inning groundout for 1-0 win over Cubs. Brewers and Cubs meet this afternoon at 2:20.
- Big Ten media day for football begins in Indy with league now at 18. Ohio State's Ryan Day on the hot seat despite being perfect in Big Ten play, except three straight losses to Michigan.
- NFL pushing for 18 game schedule
- Owners of United Center in Chicago unveil $7 Billion plan to redevelop area around the arena.
- Tiger Woods 15 year old son Charlies misses the cut at US Am at Oakland Hills.
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- Tigers remain baseball's hottest team in the month of July after beating Cleveland 8-2 in the opener of a four game series. Tigers are back at the Guardians at 6:40, 6:15 pregame on WSJM
- White Sox blow another lead, recording their league leading 25th blown save with a 4-3 loss at Texas in 10 innings. Sox at Rangers tonight at 8:05.
- Ian Happ homers and six Cubs pitcher combine on a 1 run 5 hits win over Milwaukee 3-1 at Wrigley. Brewers are back at the Cubs at 8:05.
- USA Men's Basketball team closes out pre-Olympic Schedule with 92-88 win over Germany.
- Former Michigan Staffer Connor Stallions will tell his side of the story in an upcoming Netflix show.
- Tiger Woods 15 year old son Charlie record 12 over 82 in first round of US Am at Oakland Hills
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- Tigers fall in Toronto 5-4, ending Detroit's 4 game win streak. Tigers in Cleveland tonight at 6:40. WSJM Pregame show at 6:15.
- White Sox drop 7th straight, falling to Royals 4-1. Sox at Texas tonight at 8:05.
- Cubs get walk-off walk in the 10th to beat Arizona 2-1. Cubs are home tonight to face Brewers at 8:05.
- Former Tigers Manager Jim Leyland inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Xander Schauffele wins British Open. Americans sweep all four majors.
- Kyle Larson wins Brickyard 400 when Keselowski runs out of fuel
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- The Tigers take 3 of the 4 game series with Cleveland and have won 6 of their last 7 with a 10-1 win over the Guardians. Tigers host LA Dodgers at Comerica Park tonight at 6:40, 6:15 pregame on WSJM.
- Cubs sweep series at AL East leading Baltimore with 8-0 win. Cubs at Cardinals tonight at 8:15.
- White Sox were off on Thursday, host Pirates tonight at 8:10.
- New York tops Chicago in WNBA play 91-76. Angel Reese keeps double-double streak alive. Indiana hosts Phoenix tonight at 7:30.
- Ladies final set at Wimbledon.
- Former Pats coach Bill Belichik will be analyst on "Inside the NFL" on CW Network.
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- The Tigers pick up their 5th win in their last 6 games with a 5-4 win over Cleveland. Reese Olson picks up his third straight win. Tigers and Guardians close out their 4 game series this afternoon at 1:10 at Comerica Park, 12:45 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox split doubleheader with Minnesota, winning game 1 3-1 to end 9 game losing streak to the Twins, Twins take second game 3-2. White Sox are off tonight.
- "6's" were the key for Cubs, Shota Imanaga throws 6 shutout innings, allowing 6 hits and striking out 6 as Cubs blank Baltimore 4-0. Cubs at Orioles tonight at 6:35.
- WNBA celebrates "Camp Day" with all afternoon games, Indiana falls at home to Washington 89-84, Caitlin Clark has 29. Chicago tops Atlanta 79-69. Reese earns 14th straight double double. Chicago in New York tonight at 7:00.
- Pistons introduce new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, says he can be the coach to turn around team.
- USA Soccer fires Men's Coach Gregg Berhalter after dismal USMNT performance in Copa America Tournament.
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- Tigers rally falls just short as Cleveland snaps Detroit's 4 game win streak with a 9-8 win in 10 Innings. Tigers and Guardians tonight at 6:40, 6:15 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox and Twins postponed by rain in Chicago, doubleheader will start today at 2:10.
- Cubs take out AL East leading Baltimore 9-2. Cubs face O's tonight at 6:35.
- Pistons and G Cade Cunningham sign 5 year extension worth $224 Million, could be as much as $270M
- WNBA today Indiana hosts Washington, Chicago hosts Atlanta, both tip off today at Noon.
- Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese front runners for WNBA rookie of the year at halfway point of season.
- Top seeded man falls at Wimbledon.
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- The Tigers pick up their 4th straight win after beating Cleveland 1-0 on error in the 8th. Guardians at Tigers tonight at 6:40, pregame on WSJM is at 6:15.
- Twins score a pair of runs in the 11th inning to beat the White Sox 8-6. Minnesota improves to 8-0 against the White Sox this season. Tonight's game starts at 8:10.
- Cubs had Monday off, open three game series in Baltimore tonight at 6:35.
- Former Lions CB Cam Sutton suspended by NFL for 8 games. Sutton banned for violating leagues personal conduct policy from Domestic Violence issue in March.
- WNBA, Chicago and Indiana off.
- Keegan Bradley names US Ryder Cup captain for 2025 event at Bethpage Black
- Tonight's schedule for Midwest League Baseball.
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- Tarik Skubal strikes out a career best 13 as Tigers sweep Cincinnati 5-1. Detroit is back home tonight to face Cleveland at 6:40, 6:15 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox blow 4-3 lead in the 9th and fall 7-4 in Miami, ChiSox are home to face Minnesota at 8:10.
- Cubs blank LA Angels 5-0, Cubs are off tonight.
- WNBA Chicago rookie Angel Reese sets WNBA record with 13th straight double double, but Sky fall to Seattle 84-71.
- Alex Bowman wins wet NASCAR race on the Chicago streets when time runs out.
- Davis Thompson wins PGA's John Deere Classic at 28 under 256.
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- Tigers fall 12-3 to Twins shortened to 7 Innings because of rain. Detroit is at Cincinnati tonight at 7:10, 6:45 pregame on WSJM.
- Sox swept in Cleveland with 8-4 loss. White Sox in Miami at 7:10
- Ian Happ has a pair of 3 run homers in Cubs 10-2 win over Philly. Cubs home to face LA Angels at 2:20.
- WNBA tonight has Chicago at Seattle at 10:00 p.m.
- Hayden Springer shoots opening round 59 to lead John Deere Classic.
- Chicago's Patrick Bertoletti is new Hot Dog eating champ with 58 dogs and buns, as defending champ Joey Chestnut kept out of competition.
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- Twins score go-ahead run in the 7th to beat Tigers 5-3. Detroit is back in Minnesota tonight at 8:10, Pregame on WSJM is at 7:45.
- White Sox fall at Cleveland 7-6 on walk-off SAC Fly, Sox at Guardians tonight at 6:40.
- Cubs fall to Phillies 6-4, Chicago has lost 7 of 9. Game tonight at 8:05.
- Chicago Sky over Atlanta 85-77.
- Record WNBA crowd of over 20k sees Las Vegas beat Indiana 88-69.
- Anger growing in US Men's National Soccer team after dismal performance in COPA America tournament, fans want coach fired before World Cup here in North America in 2026.
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- Tigers nearly blow a 7-0 lead but hang on for a 7-6 win at LA Angels. Tigers off tonight.
- White Sox fall in longest game since 2019 in 5-4 loss to Colorado in 14 innings. White Sox also off tonight
- Milwaukee hits 5th grand slam in their last 8 games and beat Cubs 7-1. Like the Sox and the Tigers. Cubs off tonight as well.
- Pistons name JB Bickerstaff as their new head coach. Bickerstaff most recently coached Cavaliers, fired in May after falling to Boston in Eastern Conference Semifinals.
- Red Wings resign Patrick Kane to a 1 year deal with $4M. Another $2.5M in incentives
- WNBA Fever rallies from 15 down to beat Phoenix 88-82. Chicago falls to Minnesota 70-62. Angel Reese has 10th straight double doube in losing effort and breaks WNBA record.
- Michigan was Golf Central on Sunday.
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- Tigers blanked by Angels 5-0 in the start of a four game series, Game time tonight at 9:40, 9:15 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox shut out Atlanta 1-0 in make up game from April. Sox host Rockies at 7:10,
- Cubs snap four game skid with 5-3 win over Giants in 10 Innings. Cubs at Brewers tonight at 8:10.
- Chicago falls to Las Vegas 95-83, Sky's Angel Reese ties WNBA record with 9th straight double double.
- Indiana Fever fall at Seattle 89-77. Caitlin Clark has 15.
- Pistons take UConn's Cam Spencer with pick 55 in NBA Draft. LA Lakers pick up Bronny James at 55. Bulls did not have a 2nd round pick.
- NHL Awards announced, Colorado's Nate McKinnon is the MVP, as voted on by the Media (Hart Trophy), and players (Ted Lindsay Award), Blackhawks phenom Connor Bedard wins Rookie of the Year (Calder Trophy), Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck wins top Goalie (Vezina Trophy), former Michigan Wolverine and Vancouver's Quinn Hughes is top defenseman (Norris Trophy)
- Round 1 of the NHL Draft tonight in Las Vegas, Rounds 2-7 Saturday.
- US falls to Panama 2-1 in Copa America soccer tournament.
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- Philadelphia takes 2 of 3 in Detroit with 6-2 win over the Tigers. Detroit heads to L.A. to start a 4 games series with the Angels tonight at 9:40. Pregame on WSJM is at 9:15.
- Dodgers use another leadoff home run by Ohtani in a 4-0 win over the White Sox. Sox host Atlanta today at 4:10 in a makeup game from April.
- Cubs fall to the Giants 4-3. Chicago looks to avoid the 4 game sweep this afternoon at 3:45
- WNBA today, Las Vegas at Chicago at 7, Indiana at Seattle at 10.
- NBA Draft, Atlanta takes Zaccharie Risacher of France with #1 pick. Pistons and Bulls select teammates of G-League Ignite team.
- NHL. Blackhawks and Canucks make minor move ahead of Friday's draft.
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- Tarik Skubal throws 7 shutout innings in Tigers 4-1 win over Phillies. Rematch today at 1:10, 12:45 pregame on WSJM.
- Sox fall to Dodgers 4-3. Tonight's game at 8:10
- Cubs fall at Giants 5-4. Cubs look to break skid tonight at 9:45.
- Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk, Blackhawks Jeremy Roenick elected to Hockey Hall of Fame.
- Red Wings deal D Jake Wallman to San Jose
- NBA Draft tonight, Piston pick 5th, Bulls 11th. Pacers pick was traded in Pascal Siakum deal.
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- 1942 Red Wings remain the only team to lose Stanley Cup Final after leading 3-0 as Florida beats Edmonton 2-1 in Game 7. Despite loss, Edmonton's Connor McDavid wins Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoff MVP.
- Tigers fall to league best Phillies 8-1, Tigers host Philadelphia again tonight at 6:40 from Comerica Park, 6:15 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox held to 5 hits in 3-0 shutout loss to Dodgers. LA at Sox at 8:10.
- Cubs blow 4-0 lead, as Giants win on bases loaded walk 5-4. Cubs at Giants at 9:45.
- Northwestern U. breaks ground on new football stadium at the site of the old Ryan Field. NU to play home games at Soccer/Lacrosse complex with added seats for the next two years. Michigan is at NU in 2025.
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- The Tigers score 9 runs in the first two innings of an 11-2 win over the White Sox. Detroit back home tonight to face Philadelphia at 6:40, 6:15 on WSJM. White Sox host the Dodgers at 8:10.
- Cubs fall to Mets 5-2 after Ryne Sandberg statue unveiling. Cubs out west to face Giants at 9:45.
- NHL Season will end tonight with Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Edmonton looking to become only the second team to win Cup after trailing series 3-0. Faceoff at 8:00.
- Angel Reese has 8th straight double double, Chicago rallies to beat Indiana 88-87 in WNBA play.
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- MLB pays tribute to Negro Leagues and the late Willie Mays with a game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, AL. St. Louis tops San Francisco 6-5.
- White Sox lose to Houston 5-3. Tigers and Cubs were off. White Sox in Detroit tonight to face Tigers at 6:40, 6:15 pregame on WSJM. Cubs host Mets at 2:20.
- WNBA Chicago over Dallas 83-72. Reese sets WNBA Rookie Record for 7th consecutive double double. Chicago hosts Indiana on Sunday.
- NHL Stanley Cup Final resumes tonight with Game 6. Florida leads 3-2.
- Bulls and Thunder exchange guards.
- LA Lakers name new head coach.
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- The Tigers were shutout 7-0 in Atlanta, completing the three game series sweep. Detroit is off tonight.
- Houston over the White Sox 4-1. Chicago hosts the Astros today at 2:10.
- The Cubs hang on to beat the Giants 6-5. The Cubs have today off as well.
- Pistons fire head coach Monty Williams after one season. Williams owed $65 million on the remainder of his contract.
- WNBA, Indiana over Washington 88-81. Chicago hosts Dallas today at Noon.
- LA Sparks rookie Cameron Brink tears her ACL.
- Tiger Woods some Charlie qualifies for US Am.
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- Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays passes at age 93.
- Tigers fall to Braves 2-1. Detroit faces Atlanta again today at 12:20, 11:55 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox blank Astros 2-0
- Cubs over Giants 5-2.
- Oilers stay alive again and force game 6 in Stanley Cup Finals with 5-3 win over Florida, Panthers still lead series 3-2.
- WNBA tonight Washington at Indiana
- Lions sign UFL Kicker Jake Bates
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- Boston shuts down Dallas once again to win the 2024 NBA Championship with 106-88 win in Game 5. Jaylen Brown named series MVP
- Another outstanding pitching performance by Tigers Reese Olson goes to waste as Braves beat Tigers 2-1. Rematch tonight at 7:20, 6:55 pregame on WSJM.
- SF scores 3 in the 9th to beat the Cubs 7-6, Giants meet Cubs again tonight at 8:05.
- White Sox had Monday off, Host Houston tonight at 8:10.
- NHL Stanley Cup Finals tonight has Edmonton at Florida at 8:00. Panthers lead the series 3-1 looking for home cup win.
- Former LSU head coach Les Miles sues LSU, NCAA, College Football Hall of Fame. LSU's vacated wins for rules violation leaves Miles DQ'd for College Hall of Fame.
- Midwest League Baseball tonight
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- For the first time in school history, Watervliet has a state championship, Panthers baseball team defeats Jackson Lumen Christ 9-1 in Division 3 state championship game at MSU on Saturday.
- Tigers fall to Houston 4-1, Detroit heads to Atlanta tonight at 7:20, 6:55 pregame on WSJM
- White Sox drop 12-5 decision to Arizona
- Cubs lose to Cardinals 2-1 at Wrigley.
- NBA Finals resume tonight with Dallas at Boston at 8:30, Celtics lead series 3-1.
- Indiana beats Chicago 91-83 in WNBA Play. Chicago's Angel Reese called for Flagrant 1 foul against Indiana's Caitlin Clark.
- DeChambeau wins US Open. Vu wins Meijer LPGA Classic in GR
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- Detroit scores 5 runs in the 7th inning as Tigers beat Washington 7-2. Tigers in Houston tonight at 8:10, 7:45 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox edge Seattle 3-2 in 10 innings. Sox at Arizona at 9:40,
- Cubs fall to Rays 3-2, Cubs home to face St. Louis at 2:20 this afternoon.
- Florida Panthers now one win away from first Stanley Cup in franchise history with 4-3 win over Edmonton in game 3, Panthers lead 3-0. Game 4 on Saturday.
- Boston Celtics look to close out NBA Finals in Dallas. Celtics lead Mavericks 3-0.
- WNBA, Indiana over Atlanta 91-84
- Two way tie for first round lead of US Open at Pinehurst
- Alison Lee leads Meijer LPGA Classic in Grand Rapids.
- Watervliet baseball advances to State Championship game on Saturday, Buchanan softball looks to do the same today.
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- Reese Olson takes another loss in Tigers 7-5 loss to Nationals. Tigers host Nats again this afternoon at 1:10, 12:45 pregame on WSJM.
- Cubs top Tampa Bay 4-3. Rubber game of the series tonight at 6:50.
- White Sox drop another 1 run game at Seattle 2-1. Sox look to avoid sweep tonight at 9:40.
- Celtics beat Dallas 106-99 to take a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals. No team in NBA playoff history has come back from 3-0 down to win a series.
- NHL Playoffs tonight, Florida is at Edmonton in Game 3, with Florida leading 3-0.
- WNBA, Connecticut over Chicago 83-75.
- Watervliet baseball in D3 State Semifinals today.
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- The Tigers, Cubs and White Sox were defeated on Tuesday,
- Tigers fall to Nationals 5-4 in 10. Rematch tonight at 6:40, 6:15 on WSJM
- Cubs fall to Rays 5-2
- White Sox lost in Seattle 4-3.
- NBA Finals game 3 tonight at 8:30, Boston leads Dallas 2-0
- Another off night in the NHL Stanley Cup Finals as teams make 2500+ mile trek between Sunrise FL to Edmonton AB
- WNBA has Sun at Sky at 8
- No 2024 Hot dog eating championship for Joey Chestnut in contract dispute.
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- Florida takes a 2-0 series lead in NHL's Stanley Cup Finals with 4-1 win over Edmonton, Game 3 on Thursday in Edmonton.
- Seattle wins on a walk off grand slam in 8-4 win over White Sox. Tigers and Cubs were off. Tigers home to face Nationals tonight at 6:40 at Comerica Park, 6:15 pregame on WSJM.
- NBA finals have another off night. Boston at Dallas in game 3 on Wednesday, Boston leads 2-0.
- UConn head coach Dan Hurley turns down major contract offer from LA Lakers.
- Chicago Bears resign TE Mercedes Lewis to one year deal
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- HS Softball Quarterfinals tonight.
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- Despite Luke Doncic scoring a triple double for Dallas, Boston grabs game 2 of the NBA finals with 105-98 win over Mavs.
- Edmonton looks to even Stanley Cup Finals in game 2 tonight, also still looking for first goal in series. Florida beat Edmonton 3-0 in game 1. Game 2 tonight at 8:00.
- Tigers score 8 runs in the 5th inning, Skubal strikes out 10 as Detroit beats Milwaukee 10-2. Tigers are off tonight
- Red Sox beat White Sox 6-4 in 10 innings, White Sox and Red Sox, split four game series on the south side. White Sox in Seattle tonight at 9:40
- Happ has bases loaded double in the first to lead Cubs over Reds 4-2, Cubs only win in four game series in Cincinnati. Cubs are off tonight.
- WNBA tonight has Indiana at Connecticut at 7:00.
- HS Sports from Saturday
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- Boston takes Game 1 of the NBA finals with 107-89 win over Dallas. Game 2 on Sunday
- Cincinnati's Elly De La Cruz has 3 run homer to lead Reds over Cubs 8-4.
- White Sox set a new franchise record for futility with 14-2 loss to Boston, White Sox have lost 14 straight.
- Tigers were off, Detroit hosting Milwaukee tonight at 6;40 at Comerica Park, 6:15 pregame on WSJM
- Chicago over Washington in WNBA
- USA upsets Pakistan in Cricket
- Midwest League Baseball scores
- High School Schedules for the weekend.
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- Tigers fall to Ranger 9-1 as Texas avoids series sweep. Detroit is off today.
- Cubs get winning HR from Tauchman in 7-6 win over the White Sox. Sox have now lost 13 straight. Longest streak in MLB this season and ties Sox Franchise record for consecutive losses set in 1924.
- 2024 NBA Finals get underway tonight with Dallas at Boston in Game 1. Tip off scheduled at 8:30.
- WNBA Tonight, Chicago at Washington at 7:00.
- WNBA rescinds 2nd technical foul of Chicago's Angel Reese in Tuesday's blowout loss to New York. Reese ejected with 2:41 left.
- Midwest League Baseball Scores
- High School Baseball Regional Semis.
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- Jack Flaherty goes 5 shutout innings and McKinstry and Greene go deep in Tigers 3-1 win at Texas. Tigers look for series sweep tonight at 8:05, 7:40 on WSJM.
- Ian Happ drives in two in the 8th of Cubs 7-6 win over White Sox. Sox have lost 12 straight.
- New York Liberty top Chicago Sky 88--75.
- Novak Djokovic withdraws from French Open with a knee injury.
- Midwest League Baseball
- High School Girls Soccer Regional Scores.
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- Jake Rogers hits two solo home runs in Tigers 2-1 win at Texas, Tigers at Rangers tonight at 8:05, 7:40 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox and Cubs were off, Sox at Cubs tonight at 8:05
- Tigers to retire #10 of former manager Jim Leyland.
- WNBA tonight, New York at Chicago at 8.
- New Chicago TV Channel will air Bulls, Blackhawks and Sox games staring in October.
- High School Baseball and Softball scores, Girls Soccer Regional schedules.
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Jack Lantz of New Buffalo High School Track and Field is our WSJM Sports Player of the Week.
Overall New Buffalo's boys track team finished 6th at the Regionals, but Jack was the Regional Champion in both the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 42.50, he was also the regional champion in Pole Vault at 12 feet. Which is a personal best.
He also ran in the 4 x 200 meter and 4 x 400 meter relay teams.
Jack has now graduated from New Buffalo with a 3.97 GPA, he also plays soccer and wrestles.
In the fall Jack Will be attending the University of Michigan.
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- Tigers Pitcher Jack Flaherty holds Boston hitless until 1 out in the 7th as Detroit beats Boston 5-0. Badddo, Greene, and Urshela hit homers as well. Tigers at Red Sox tonight at 7:10, 6:45 on WSJM.
- Milwaukee takes 3 of 4 from the Cubs, after Gary Sanchez hits a two run homer in the 8th as Brewers beat Cubs 6-4. Cubs home to face Reds at 2:20.
- White Sox were off, and visit Milwaukee tonight at 8:10.
- Dallas advances to the NBA Finals with 124-103 win over Minnesota. Doncic and Irving have 36 points each in Game 5 win. NBA Finals begin Thursday in Boston.
- Florida takes Game 5 of NHL's East Final. Win 3-2 and lead series 3-2.
- WNBA, Indiana falls to Seattle 103-88, Chicago over L.A. 83-73.
- Chicago Bears to be featured on HBO's Hard Knocks this year.
- HS Sports update
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- Tigers split doubleheader with Pittsburg, win 8-0, fall 10-2. Tigers in Boston tonight at 7:10, 6;55 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox drop 8th straight, fall to Jays 3-1. Sox are off today.
- Cubs lost 10-6 at Milwaukee. Imanaga allows 7 runs in first loss. Cubs at Brewers again today at 1:10.
- NHL Playoffs, Edmonton beats Dallas 5-2 to tie the series at 2-2. Florida at NY Rangers tonight at 8:00, series also tied 2-2.
- NBA Playoffs Dallas at Minnesota tonight at 8:30, Dallas leads 3-1.
- WNBA tonight, Seattle at Indiana, LA at Chicago.
- Minnesota wins PWHL league championship with 3-0 win over Boston, win series 3-2.
- Charges against PGA Golfer Scottie Scheffler dropped.
- HS sports
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- White Sox slide reaches 7 in a 7-2 loss to Toronto.
- Cubs score 5 in the 10th for a 6-3 win over Milwaukee
- Tigers/Pirates rained out at Comerica Park. Doubleheader scheduled for 12:40 today. Pregame on WSJM is at 12:15.
- T-Wolves beat Dallas 105-100 to stay alive in NBA playoffs, Dallas still leads the series 3-1.
- Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in OT in NHL's Eastern Conference Finals, Series tied 2-2. Dallas at Edmonton game 4 tonight. Stars lead 2-1
- WNBA has LA over Indiana 88-82, Seattle over Chicago 77-68
- High school districts in girls soccer, baseball, and softball.
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- Looking back. England's Richard Bland with the 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship by 3 shots over Richard Green. Bland was -17 under total.
- Pacers swept out of the NBA Playoffs, with a 105-102 loss to Celtics.
- Cubs fall to Brewers and White Sox fall to Toronto each by 5-1 scores.
- Tigers off on Monday, will host Pittsburgh Tonight at 6;40, 6:15 on WSJM.
- Dallas over Edmonton 5-3 in NHL playoffs, Stars take at 2-1 series lead.
- Indiana and Chicago home in the WNBA tonight.
- High School Basketball news, St. Joe boys coach Gregg Schaffer retires, and Edwardsburg's Steve Wright steps down.
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- Richard Green and Richard Bland tied for first round lead of 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores with 7 under 64.
- Tigers drop 5th straight with 9-1 loss to Toronto
- White Sox rally falls short in 8-6 loss to Baltimore.
- Cubs Blanked by Atlanta 3-0.
- Celtics beat Pacers 126-110 to take 2-0 series lead in NBA's East Final
- NHL Playoffs, Edmonton over Dallas 3-2 in 2 OT in game 1 of the Western Conference Finals
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- Tigers held hitless into the 6th as Royals complete three game sweep of Detroit 8-3 on Wednesday, Tigers open a 4 game series at home against Toronto tonight at 6:40, 6:15 pregame on WSJM.
- Toronto scores 7 in 2nd inning in a 9-2 win over White Sox. Sox host Orioles tonight at 7:40.
- Braves pitcher Max Fried throws complete game in 9-2 win over Cubs, Cubs host Braves today at 2:20.
- 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship Round 1 tees off today at Harbor Shores.
- Dallas over Minnesota 108-105 in Game 1 of NBA Western Final. Pacers looks to even Eastern Conference Finals tonight at Boston at 8:00.
- Florida Shuts out Rangers 3-0 in NHL Eastern Conference Final. Dallas hosts Edmonton at 8:30 in West Final
- Indiana Fever fall to 0-5 after 85-83 loss at Seattle.
- LMC Softball falls 7-2 to Phoenix College.
- High School Scores
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- Tigers drop 3rd straight. Kansas City scores 8 times in the first 3 innings of a 10-3 win over Detroit. Tigers and Royals meet this afternoon at 2:10, 1:45 on WSJM.
- Garret Crochet wins his 4th straight as White Sox end 4 game skid with 5-0 win at Toronto. Sox and Jays again tonight at 7:07.
- Hoerner drives in winning run in the 10th of Cubs 4-3 win over Atlanta. Cubs and Braves meet at 7:40.
- Boston beats Indiana 133-128 in OT to grab Game 1 of the NBA's East Final. Western Conference Finals begin tonight with Dallas at Minnesota at 8:30.
- NHL's Eastern Conference Final begins at 8:00 tonight with Florida at the New York Rangers.
- Lake Michigan College softball beat Fort Scott College 8-1 at NJCAA Nationals
- High School scores and schedules
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- Tigers starter Reese Olson forced to leave game in the 3rd inning after being hit in the hip by a line drive. Detroit falls to Royals 8-3. Tigers back in KC tonight at 7:40, 7:15 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox fall to Blue Jays 9-3, face Toronto again tonight at 7:07.
- Cubs had Monday off, open at three game series against Atlanta at Wrigley Field tonight at 7:40.
- Edmonton wins Game 7 over Vancouver 3-2 to advance to NHL's Western Conference Finals
- NBA's conference finals start tonight at 8:00 with Indiana at Boston.
- WNBA, Indiana Fever and Caitlyn Clark still winless after 88-84 loss to Connecticut.
- Lake Michigan College bows out of National Softball Tournament with 2-1 loss to Rock Valley.
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The WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Emily Lockman of Lakeshore High School Girls Soccer
Emily is a junior at Lakeshore high school and has a 3.867 GPA.
During the week, Lakeshore went 3-0, with a 1-0 win at St. Joe, where Emily had the game winning goal in the last 10 minute of the game. Then Lakeshore beat Kalamazoo Central 6-2. where Emily had 2 assists, then in an 8-0 win at Niles, Emily had 3 goals and 2 assists.
Emily is also a member of the Lakeshore basketball team, the National Honor Society and the Key Club. She also plays Club Soccer
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- Arizona plates two runs in 7th inning to beat the Tigers 6-4. Detroit in Kansas City tonight at 7:40, 7:15 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox swept by Yankees 7-2. Sox in Toronto this afternoon at 3:07.
- Pirates take 3 of 4 in Chicago with 3-2 win over the Cubs, Cubs have today off.
- Road teams with both Game 7's in the NBA playoffs, Pacers beat Knicks 130-109. Pacers to face Boston in East Finals. Minnesota tops Denver 98-90, T-Wolves will face Dallas in West Final
- NHL has a game 7 tonight with Edmonton at Vancouver at 9:00.
- WNBA tonight, Connecticut at Indiana at 7:00.
- Lake Michigan College softball team faces Rock Valley in NJCAA Division II World Series first round this morning at 11:00 a.m.
- Midwest League Baseball Scores
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This week, we recap the school year for Our Lady of the lake Athletics, chat Our Lady of the Lake Soccer, and talk with retiring Watervliet Athletic Director Ken Dietz.
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- Indiana Fever and Caitlyn Clark blow out by New York 102-66 in home debut.
- Denver also blown out by Minnesota in Game 6, Series will need game 7
- Pirates take game 1 of weekend series over Cubs 5-4. Pirates meet Cubs again this afternoon at 2:20.
- White Sox and Tigers off on Thursday, Sox at Yankees tonight at 7:05. Tigers out west to face Arizona at 9:40, 9:15 pregame on WSJM.
- NHL Playoffs, NY Rangers score 4 in the third to beat Carolina 5-3 and win series in 6 games. Vancouver over Edmonton 3-2, also lead that series the same number.
- Alcohol Sales begins this season at Michigan Stadium.
- High School Scores
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- Tigers drop below .500 for the first time this season after being shutout again by Miami, Tigers fall 2-0. Detroit is off tonight.
- White Sox win back to back games and series over Washington with a 2-0 win over the Nats... Sox off tonight as well.
- Cubs offense wakes up with a 7-1 win at Atlanta. Cubs back home tonight to open a 4 game series with Pittsburgh at 7:40 at Wrigley Field.
- Celtics advance to Eastern Conference Finals after beating Cleveland 113-98 and win the series in 5 games. Dallas grabs 3-2 series lead after beating OKC 104-92. Denver at Minnesota tonight at 8:30, Nuggets lead 3-2
- NHL Playoffs, Colorado stays alive with a 5-3 win at Dallas, Stars still lead the series 3-2. Tonight NY Rangers at Carolina at 7. Rangers lead the series 3-2, and Edmonton is at Vancouver at 10. Series even at 2-2.
- Chicago falls to Dallas 87-79 in WNBA season opener for both teams, Indiana hosts New York tonight at 7 in Clark's home debut.
- High School Sports
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- Tigers fall 1-0 in 10 innings to Marlins, Cubs host Miami today at 1:10, 12:45 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox split doubleheader with Nationals, fall 6-3 then Sox win game 2 4-0.
- Cubs blanked in Atlanta for a second straight night, 7-0.
- Knicks beat Pacers in NBA playoffs, Denver beats Miami. Knicks and Nuggets take 3-2 series leads.
- Boston over Florida 2-1 in NHL playoffs, Florida still leads 3-2, Edmonton over Vancouver 3-2, series even at 2-2.
- Cailyn Clark scores game high 20 points in WNBA debut for Indiana, but Fever still fall to Connecticut 97-71.
- High School Baseball, Softball, and Soccer Scores.
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- Jared Goff signs 4 year extension with the Lions for #212 million..
- Tigers rally with 3 in the 8th to beat Miami 6-5. Tigers and Marlins again tonight at 6:40, 6:15 pregame on WSJM.
- Cubs blanked in Atlanta 2-0, Rematch tonight at 7:20.
- White Sox and Nationals rained out in Chicago. Doubleheader today at 4:40.
- NBA playoffs, Celtics over Cavs 109-102. Now lead series 3-1, OKC over Dallas 100-96, series now tied 2-2
- NHL playoffs, Carolina scores 4 in the third to beat Rangers 4-1, NY still leads the series 3-2. Stars beat Avs 5-1, take 3-1 series lead back home.
- Indiana Fever tip off highly anticipated season at Connecticut tonight at 7:30.
- HS sports scores
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Molly Verseput of South Haven Softball is our latest WSJM Sports Player of the Week.
The Rams went 4-0 for the week with Molly not only pitching in, but won all four of the games.
The Rams swept a doubleheader with Coloma 5-4 and 9-3. Then the Rams swept Berrien Springs 6-0 and 14-0.
Molly had 43 strikeouts in the 27 innings she pitched, going 4-0 with 2 shutouts. While on the field, she had a perfect fielding percentage.
At the plate, Molly batted .367, with a double and 6 RBI for the number 5 hitter in the order.
Molly also plays Volleyball and Basketball at South Haven, She is a junior, a member of the National Honor Society and has a 4.0 GPA.
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Today in Sports
- Justin Verlander dominates the Tigers at Comerica as Houston beats Detroit 9-3. Tigers back home to face Miami tonight at 6:40, 6:15 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox blanked by Cleveland 7-0, Sox host Nationals tonight at 7:40.
- Cubs beat Pittsburgh 5-4 in 10. Cubs travel to Atlanta tonight at 7:20.
- Pacers beat Knicks 121-89 to tie series at 2-2. Denver evens series with Minnesota after dropping games 1 and 2 at home.
- Atlanta wins NBA Draft Lottery. Will pick Number 1. Pistons big losers again, despite worst record in the NBA, Detroit will pick 5th for the 2nd straight year.
- Florida scores 2 goals in the 3rd period to beat Boston 3-2, lead series 3-1. Vancouver over Edmonton 4-3, to take 2-1 series lead.
- Lake Michigan College wins District Softball Tournament, will play in National Tournament in South Carolina next week
- High School schedules for tonight.
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Today on The Coaches.
8:00 - Fred Smith, Bangor AD and MHSAA Representatives Council.
8:30 - Michigan Lutheran Soccer
9:00 - Andrew Pratley, St. Joseph Football Coach. & Executive Director Michigan High School Football Coaches Association.
9:30 - Michigan Lutheran Softball
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Today in Sports
- The Tigers and Cubs had the day off, Detroit is back at home tonight to open a three game series with Houston at Comerica Park, 6:40 first pitch tonight, 6:15 pregame on WSJM. Cubs at Pittsburgh at 6:40
- White Sox get 6 scoreless innings from Eric Fedde in a 3-2 win over Cleveland. Sox face Guardians again tonight at 7:40.
- Cleveland and Dallas tie their NBA playoff series with Boston, OKC respectively.
- Rangers take a 3-0 lead over Carolina with 3-2 OT win in NHL playoffs, Dallas beat Colorado 5-3 to tie series at 1-1.
- Caitlyn Clark had 12 points in Fever preseason win over Atlanta.
- Midwest League Baseball Scores
- Weather postpones most of the area high school sports schedule from Thursday.
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- Tigers drop series finale, and go 1-5 on road trip with 5-4 loss at Cleveland in 10 innings. Tigers off tonight
- Former White Sox pitcher strikes out 12 as Padres blank Cubs 3-0. Cubs off tonight as well.
- White Sox take season series with Rays after 4-1 win. Sox host Guardians tonight at 7:40.
- Pacers drop Game 2 130-121 at Knicks. Knicks lead series 2-0.
- NHL Playoffs, Florida ties series with Boston at 1-1 after a 6-1 win in game 2. and Vancouver takes game 1 with 5-4 win over Edmonton.
- HS Sports from Wednesday
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- Tigers got a pair of home runs and a 4/4 night from Andy Ibanez as Detroit ends 4 game losing streak with 11-7 win at Cleveland. Tigers close out series in Cleveland today at 1:10, 12:45 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox drop to 20 below .500 with a 5-1 loss at Tampa
- Cubs get walk off home run in the 9th to down Padres 3-2.
- Celtics and Thunder take series openers in NBA's second round.
- Rangers and Avalanche need overtime to win NHL playoff games.
- Sharks win NHL Draft Lottery, Blackhawks 2nd, Red Wings 15th.
- WNBA to pay for charter flights the next two seasons
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- Tigers drop 4 straight with 2-1 loss at Cleveland, series continues tonight at 6:10, 5:45 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox fall at Tampa Bay 8-2. Rays and Sox meet again at 6:50.
- Former Cub Yu Darvish throws 5 shutout innings as Padres down Cubs 6-3. Cubs and Padres play again tonight at 7:40.
- Pacers fall to Knicks in game 1 121-117. Minnesota takes 2-0 lead on defending champs going home.
- NHL Playoffs Boston defeats Florida 5-1.
- HS scores
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Ella Dykstra of St. Joseph High School Soccer is our WSJM Sports Player of the Week.
For the week, St. Joe went 3-0 with a 3-2 comeback win at Mattawan assisting on the game winning goal with 91 seconds left, a 3-1 win over Portage Northern where Ella had all three goals, including one on a PK, and an 8-0 over Niles where Ella had 2 goals and 2 assists.
Ella is a senior as St. Joseph High School where she has a 3.45 GPA, She also participated in basketball this season. After graduating from St. Joseph, Ella will attend and play soccer at the University of Kentucky in the SEC.
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- Yankees beat Tigers 5-2 in rain shortened game to sweep three game series in the Bronx. Tigers head to Cleveland tonight at 6:10, pregame on WSJM is at 5:45.
- White Sox beat St. Louis 5-1 for back to back wins. Sox at Tampa tonight at 6:50.
- Cubs pull into a virtual first place tie with Brewers atop NL Central after beating Milwaukee 5-0. Cubs home to face Padres at 7:40
- Cleveland advances to round 2 of the NBA playoffs with Game 7 win over Orlando.
- Vegas fails in defense of Stanley Cup, falls at Dallas 2-1 in Game 7. Rangers begin round 2 with 4-3 win over Carolina
- Midwest League Baseball scores
- American Hockey League has Grand Rapids over Rockford 4-2 in game 4. Griffins win series between Red Wings and Blackhawks affiliates 3-1.
- High school schedule for tonight
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Today in Sports
- The New York Mets earn the four game split with a 7-6 win over the Cubs in 11 innings. Cubs host Brewers at Wrigley at 2:20.
- Tigers and White Sox had Thursday off. Detroit is at the Yankees tonight at 7:05, 6:40 pregame on WSJM. White Sox visit St. Louis at 8:15.
- NBA Playoffs, Pacers eliminate Milwaukee in 6 games with a 12-98 win. Knicks eliminate Philadelphia also in games 118-115. Pacers and Knicks meet in round 2.
- NHL Playoffs, Toronto forces game 7 with Boston after 2-1 win.
- Midwest League Baseball
- Junior College Baseball
- and High School Sports
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- Kenta Maeda picks up first win as a Tiger as Detroit beats St. Louis 4-1. Tigers have Thursday off.
- Minnesota increases winning streak to 10 games, 7 straight over the White Sox with a 10-5 win in Chicago. Sox are off today
- Cubs blank the Mets 1-0. Cubs and Mets close out 4 game series today at 1:10.
- Boston advances to 2nd round of NBA playoffs after beating Miami. Dallas takes a 3-2 series lead over the Clippers.
- In the NHL, Dallas wins game 5 3-2, also leads the series by that same 3-2 score. Edmonton wins series with LA in 5, after winning 4-3.
- Illinois Governor says no to Bears stadium plans.
- HS sports from Wednesday.
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- Tigers earn the split of their doubleheader with St. Louis after Cards win the opener 2-1, Tigers take the 2nd game 11-6. Cardinals and Tigers meet again today at 1:10, 12:45 pregame on WSJM.
- Cubs fall to the Mets 4-2. Meet again tonight at 7:10.
- Twins with 9th straight with 6-5 win over White Sox. Sox and Twins meet again at 2:10 this afternoon.
- Philadelphia and Milwaukee both stay alive in NBA playoffs, Cleveland grabs series lead.
- Carolina and Colorado advance to next round of NHL playoffs, Leafs and Predators force game 6.
- High school sports from Tuesday
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- Cubs held without a hit until the 8th, win it in the 9th on Morel's 2 run homer.
- White Sox win streak snapped by Twins, Minnesota wins their 8th straight.
- Tigers and Cardinals rained out. Doubleheader today at 3:40, and 6:40, pregame at 3:15 on WSJM
- NBA Playoffs see Oklahoma City and Denver advancing to round 2
- Florida beats Tampa Bay to advance in NHL playoffs.
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Miryssa Nelson of Coloma Softball is our WSJM Sports Player of the Week
Coloma went 4-0 for the week with a sweep of Fennville 15-0, and 16-1, Then the Comets swept Parchment 13-3 and 13-7.
Miryssa was the starting pitcher in both of the opening game wins. Against Fennville she allowed 1 hit and struck out 6 and against Parchment, she allowed 6 hits and had 2 earned runs while striking out 3.
At the plate in the leadoff position, she's batted .750 for the week with 7 singles, 2 doubles, 4 walks, scored 8 times and had 5 rbi and stole two bases.
She has a .621 batting average this season.
Miryssa is currently a senior at Coloma high school and has a 3.9 GPA. She also plays volleyball and basketball.
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Today in Sports
- Detroit smashes the NFL Draft attendance record with over 775,000 fans flooding downtown Detroit over the three day draft. Beating 600,000 by Nashville in 2019.
- Tigers take 2 of the 3 with Kansas City after beating Royals 4-1 on Sunday, Tigers home again tonight at 6:40 against St. Louis, 6:15 on WSJM.
- White Sox beat Tampa Bay 4-2 and complete three game sweep, improving record to 6-22. Sox home vs. Minnesota tonight at 7:40.
- Cubs fall in 9th inning to Boston 5-4, Cubs remain out east as they visit the NY Mets at 7:10.
- NBA and NHL playoff results.
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On this week's show, we spotlight St. Joe Softball, Lakeshore Boys Track, Bridgman Softball, and Berrien Springs Soccer.
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- 275,000 fans descend into downtown Detroit for round 1 of the NFL Draft. Bears, as expected, take USC QB Caleb Williams with the top pick, also take University of Washington WR Rome Odunze at pick 9. Lions move up 5 spots with a trade with Dallas to take Alabama CB Terrion Arnold at 24. Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy taken at #10 to Minnesota.
- Tigers off on Thursday. Host Kansas City at 1:10 to make way for NFL Draft, 12:45 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox losing streak reaches 7 following 6-3 loss to Twins. Chicago now MLB worst 3-22 on the season.
- Crow-Armstong's first MLB hit is a 2 run home run to give the Cubs a series sweep of Astros with 3-1 win.
- NBA and NHL Playoff results
- Kalamazoo Wings pushed to the brink of elimination, host Red WIngs affiliate Toledo in Game 4 tonight.
- HS Sports scores
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Today in Sports
- The Tigers fall to Tampa 7-5, ending Detroit's 3 game winning streak, still take series. Detroit is off today.
- White Sox drop 6th straight, fall to Twins 6-3. Final game of 4 game set today at 1:10.
- Cubs score 4 times in the first to beat Houston 4-3. Verlander starts for Houston today in series finale at 2:20 at Wrigley
- NBA and NHL playoff scores
- NFL Draft begins tonight in Downtown Detroit
- Lions resign WR St. Brown and OT Sewell to extensions.
- Bears unveil plans for nearly $5 billion development for new stadium along lakefront
- HS Scores
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Today in Sports
- Tigers pick up third straight win as Riley Greene hits two home runs in 4-2 win at Tampa Bay. Tigers face Rays again tonight at 6:50, pregame on WSJM tonight at 6:25
- White Sox fall to Twins 6-5 with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th on a walkoff RBI single. Chicago falls to MLB worst 3-20, drop 5th straight
- Cubs score 5 in the first to beat Houston 7-2.
- Siakum has 37 in Pacers 125-108 playoff win at Milwaukee, Series tied 1-1 going back to Indy.
- Minnesota goes up 2-0 on Phoenix, Dallas ties series with Clippers at 1-1.
- NHL Playoffs, Rangers beat Washington, to go up 2-0, Florida beat Tampa in OT, also going up 2-0. Colorado beat Winnipeg, and Nashville beats Vancouver. Both series tied at 1-1.
- High School Sports from Tuesday
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- Tigers down Tampa Bay 7-1, Tarik Skubal goes 6 scoreless innings as Tigers win 3 or 4. Detroit at Tampa tonight at 6:50, 6:25 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox blanked for the 8th time this season with 7-0 loss at Twins. Sox back at Minnesota at 7:40 tonight.
- Cubs were off on Monday, Chicago welcomes Houston for a three game set at Wrigley starting tonight at 7:40.
- NBA Playoff winners, Cleveland, New York, Denver, all take 2-0 series lead.
- NHL Playoffs. Toronto over Boston, series now tied. Carolina beats Islanders, up 2-0. Vegas and Edmonton take game 1's
- Chicago Bears will hold news conference on Wednesday to announce plans for new stadium along Chicago lakefront.
- Monday's HS Soccer scores. St. Joe, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, Our Lady of the Lake all winners.
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Ellie Howard of Our Lady of the Lake girls soccer is our WSJM Sports Player of the Week.
The Lakers went 3-1 over the week, falling to Kalamazoo Hackett, but defeating Covert, and then beating Niles and Dowagiac in a Saturday tournament.
Ellie had 5 goals and an assist in the three wins, including a hat trick against Covert.
Ellie is a junior and in the classroom, she has a 4.3 GPA
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Today in Sports
- Tigers pitcher Casey Mize picks up his first win since 2021 after Tommy John and back surgery as Detroit takes two of three game series with 6-1 win over Twins. Tigers in Tampa Bay tonight at 6:50, 6:25 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox swept by Philadelphia with 8-2 loss to Phillies. Sox in Minnesota tonight.
- Cubs fall to Marlins 6-3 at Wrigley to split four game set, Cubs off tonight.
- NHL and NBA Playoffs game 1's from Sunday
- NFL Draft in Detroit this week could see record amounts of Wolverines selected.
- HS Schedules for tonight.
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On this week's show, we talk Benton Harbor Golf, Benton Harbor Baseball, St. Joe Baseball, and St. Joe Tennis.
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- Tigers drop 3rd of 4 game series with Texas after Rangers score in 8th and 9th for a 9-7 over Detroit. Tigers travel to Minnesota tonight at 8:10, 7:45 pregame on WSJM.
- Cubs and Marlins postponed, doubleheader on Saturday, today's game at 2:20 at Wrigley
- White Sox off on Thursday, Sox in Philly tonight at 6:40
- Blackhawks fall to LA Kings 5-4 in OT in NHL's final game of the regular season.
- Arizona Coyotes to relocated to Salt Lake City next season
- Bulls in Miami tonight in NBA play-in tournament, winner to face league leading Celtics in round 1. Sacramento at New Orleans in West play-in game, Winner gets OKC
- NFL Draft less than a week away in downtown Detroit, Lions pick 29, not expecting to take a starter. Bears most likely to grab USC QB Williams with #1 pick, also pick #9.
- High School Sports scores
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- Another close game for the Tigers, and another loss. Tigers fall to Rangers 5-4. Detroit and Texas close out 4 game series this afternoon at Comerica Park at 1:10, 12:45 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox and Royals split a doubleheader. Royals take the opener 4-2, extending Sox losing streak to 6, which ends with Chicago taking game two 2-1. White Sox are off tonight.
- The Cubs take 2 of 3 in Arizona with a 3-2 win over the D-Backs. Cubs back home tonight to face Marlins at 7:40.
- Bulls get 42 points from Coby White as Chicago advances to face Miami in the NBA Play In Tournament, The winner is the 8th seed and will face Boston in round 1.
- Blackhawks close out the NHL's regular season tonight at the LA Kings at 10:30
- Michigan Basketball center Taris Reed Jr. transfers to UConn.
- High School girls soccer scores.
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A few weeks late, but Kai Wyngarden was our Player of the Week for March 3, 2024.
We finally were able to catch up with Kai and St. Joseph coach Gregg Schaffer to talk to and about Kai's senior season with the Bears.
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- Red Wings beat Montreal in a shootout, but miss out on playoffs after Washington beats Philadelphia 2-1.
- Blackhawks fall to Vegas 3-1
- Tigers double up Texas 4-2, Game 3 of 4 game series this afternoon at 1:10, 12:45 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox and Royals rained out in Chicago, doubleheader scheduled for today at 2:10
- Cubs fall to Arizona 12-11 in 10 innings. Diamondbacks tie the game with solo home run with 2 outs in the 9th. Today's game is at 3:40
- LA Lakers beat New Orleans and Sacramento eliminates Golden State in NBA Play in tournament. Miami at Philadelphia and Atlanta at Chicago tonight.
- Michigan football placed on three year probation for recruiting violation during Covid -19 dead period.
- Busy day in High School Sports
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- The Red Wings stay alive in the NHL Playoff race with a 5-4 overtime win over Montreal, Detroit needs a win tonight in Montreal and need Philadelphia to beat Washington for the Wings to make the playoffs.
- Tigers fall to Rangers 1-0, Detroit held to 5 hits. Tigers and Rangers meet this afternoon at 1:10 at Comerica Park. 12:45 pregame on WSJM.
- White Sox fall to 2-14 after a 2-0 loss to Kansas City. Series continues tonight at 7:40 on the south side.
- Cubs need 11 innings to beat Arizona 3-2. Cubs Rookie ties franchise record with 5 consecutive game with a home run. Cubs at D-Backs meet again at 9:40.
- NBA play in tournament begins tonight with Lakers at New Orleans and Golden State at Sacramento.
- Iowa's Caitlyn Clark selected number 1 overall by Indiana in WNBA Draft.
- High School scores from Monday
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- Tigers rally from 3-0 deficit to beat Twins 4-3
- Sox fall to franchise worst start of 2-13 after 11-4 loss to Reds
- Cubs top Mariners 3-2
- Scheffler takes 2nd Masters in 3 years
- Hawks fall to Hurricanes 4-2 in final home game
- Wings host Montreal needing two wins to stay alive in NHL playoff race
- Season ends for Pistons with loss at San Antonio
- Bulls in play-in tournament with 120-119 OT loss to Knicks
- Pacers beat Atlanta
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This week, we talk Brandywine Boys & Girls Basketball, Our Lady of the Lake/Bridgman Tennis, and Michigan Lutheran Golf.
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This week we talk high school sports officiating with members of our local Fruitbelt Officials Association.
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This week, we talk Berrien Springs Softball, Our Lady of the Lake Soccer, Lake Michigan College Baseball and Lakeshore Baseball.
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This week, we talk Berrien Springs Boys' Basketball, Our Lady of the Lake Boys' Basketball, and the coaching career of Michigan Lutheran's Ron Briney.
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Listen back to the Division 2 District Championship game between Benton Harbor and Niles as heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
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- Michigan's miserable season continues as Wolverines fall to Rutgers 82-52.
- Red Wings 6 game win streak snapped with 5-3 loss to Islanders.
- Blackhawks drop 5th straight in 5-0 loss to Avs.
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17 Notre Dame upsets 5th ranked Virginia Tech 71-58, MSU tops Illinois 87-70 in Women's NCAA Hoops
- Iowa's Caitlyn Clark announces decision to forego final year and will enter WNBA draft at the end of this season.
- Final night of girls HSBB scores.
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- Benton Harbor gets 19 points from Josiah King in the Tigers 60-42 win over Lakeshore in last night's Division II District Semifinal at Edwardsburg. Tigers will face Niles in Friday District Championship
- Other games, Paw Paw pulls the upset of South Haven, Michigan Lutheran and Our Lady of the Lake advance
- Bulls rebound after Tuesday's loss to the Pistons with Double OT win over Cleveland, Pacers beat Pelicans.
- College Basketball tonight on WSJM, Michigan heads to Rutgers, 8:00 pregame, 8:30 tip
- Women's Hoops. #2 Ohio State beats Michigan to win Big Ten Title. MAC has three more Michigan/Ohio Matchups. CMU beat Miami, Benton Harbor's Desrae Kyles has 2 points in Chips OT win. WMU and EMU fall.
- Tigers and Cubs win spring trailing games, Sox fall.
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- Red Wings pick up their 6th straight win, scored 4 in the first period of an 8-3 win over Washington at Little Caesars Arena. Longest Red Wings win streak since 2018-19 season.
- Just as the Red Wings did on Sunday night, the Pistons leave United Center with a win as Detroit beats the Bulls 105-95, thanks to 26 from Cade Cunningham.
- Notre Dame tops Wake Forest 70-65. Irish Freshman Marcus Burton has 31.
- Western Michigan falls at Eastern Michigan 70-65. Ball State beats Central Michigan 79-71.
- Mid American Conference joins the expansion crash in college athletics. MAC adds UMass to all sports in 2025-26 season.
- Tigers split squads fall to Baltimore 5-2, beat Toronto 6-4. Cubs and Reds play to a 6-6 Tie. Ohtani makes Dodger Spring Training Debut in 9-6 win over the White Sox.
- SMC sweeps LMC in Women's and Men's basketball.
- HS Boys Basketball tournament continues tonight in District Semifinal round. Lakeshore faces Benton Harbor meet in Division 2 District at Edwardsburg. Tip off at 5:30 on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM.
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Today in Sports
- Lakeshore survives Edwardsburg rally to win 49-46 in OT in District Opener.
- More HS Basketball district scores
- Pistons close, but fall to Knicks 113-111. Pacer fall to Toronto 130-123.
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Listen back to Lakeshore's district opener at and against Edwardsburg as was heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM.
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- Kane makes triumphant return to Chicago, scores OT winner as Red Wings beat Blackhawks 3-2 in OT on Chelios jersery retirement night.
- Michigan drops 5th straight with 84-76 loss to #3 Purdue.
- MSU falls on buzzer beating triple to Ohio State 60-57
- Bulls top Pelicans, Pacers defeat Mavericks
- Tigers tie, Cubs and White Sox both blanked in Spring Training play
- HS Basketball District play begins tonight. WSJM will have Lakeshore vs. Edwardsburg at 5:20.
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This week, we talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Boys' Basketball.
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Owen McLoughlin of Our Lady of the Lake is our WSJM Sports Player of the Week.
It was a 2-0 week for the Lakers, a 63-50 win over Covert, Owen scored 27 points, including 4 three pointers, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and two steals, and was 5 of 6 at the free throw line.
Then in a win at Michigan Lutheran, the Lakers won 62-37. Owen scored 32 points, made 3 three point shots, was 9 of 10 at the free throw line. To go along with 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.
Owen is also a member of the baseball, soccer, track and cross country team. He's member of the National Honor Society and has a 3.75 GPA..
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As you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, Lakeshore celebrated Senior Night with a game against Buchanan in a non-conference matchup. Joel Cordes had the call of the game.....
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Today in Sports
- Michigan drops their 4th straight and 9th in their last 10 with a 76-62 loss at Northwestern
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19 Notre Dame women top Clemson 74-47.
- "Showtime" in Detroit as Patrick Kane scores OT winner as Red Wings beat Avalanche 2-1. Kane returns to Chicago on Sunday.
- Pistons fall to Pacers 129-115 as NBA season resumes after the All-Star Break. Bulls fall to Celtics 129-112.
- Spring Training Baseball begins for the Cubs and White Sox today, they face each other at 3:05. Tigers begin Saturday at 1:05 against the Yankees.
- HS Basketball last night, Lakeshore boys and girls fall to Portage Central. PC wins SMAC West division championships. South Haven girls win SAC-Lakeshore title. Rams first conference championship since 1977.
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- Justin Field appears on podcast is hosted Chicago Bears receiver Equanimeous St. Brown and his brother, Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and says He wants to stay in Chicago.
- Blackhawks fall to Philadelphia 3-1 at United Center. Hawks have lost 10 of 11 and are dead last in the NHL Standings. Red Wings host Avalanche tonight. Hawks and Wings face each other Sunday.
- Notre Dame's Braeden Shrewsberry had 23 points, including a career best 7 three pointers as Fighting Irish beat Louisville 72-50, ND has won three straight for the first time this season.
- Michigan travels to Northwestern tonight at 9:00, 8:30 pregame on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. Wolverines announce that forward Olivier Nkamhoua will miss the rest of the season after wrist surgery.
- Women's NCAA Basketball, MSU tops Purdue, Western tops Eastern, Central falls to Ball State.
- Lake Michigan College swept by Kellogg CC. SMC Sweeps Lansing CC
- High School Basketball
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- Michigan State has their three game winning streak snapped with a 78-71 loss to Iowa at the Breslin Center.
- Western Michigan, Central Michigan both pick up wins in MAC play, Eastern Michigan falls
- Notre Dame visits Louisville tonight.
- Women's play tonight, MSU at Purdue, CMU at Ball State, EMU at WMU
- Blackhawks host Philly tonight.
- High School Basketball scores from last night.
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- The Red Wings win their second in a row with a 4-3 OT win in Seattle. Patrick Kane picks up career assist #800 in the win.
- Blackhawks drop their 21st straight road game with a 6-3 loss in Carolina. Connor Bedard has a goal and two assists
- Michigan State back home tonight to face Iowa at 7:00 at the Breslin Center. Pregame on Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM is at 6. Plus WMU, CMU, and EMU all in action as well
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19 Notre Dame women's team downs Duke 70-62,
- William Byron wins rain delayed Daytona 500 under caution
- St. Joe closes out the home schedule with a 50-45 win over Dowagiac, and other HS Basketball Scores.
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- NBA All Star Game breaks records as teams combine for 397 points as East wins 211-186.
- Saturday in College Hoops, Michigan State picks up 73-63 win at Michigan, earning first win at Crisler Center since 2019. CMU Downs Western
- Michigan State women down Michigan 70-66 on Sunday
- Red Wings visit Seattle today at 3:30, Blackhawks at Carolina tonight at 7.
- LMC splits at Lansing, SMC Splits at KVCC on Saturday.
- Saturday in HS Basketball.
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We talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Girls' Basketball this week.
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Cohen Hurdle of Lakeshore Boys Basketball is our WSJM Sports Player of the Week.
Lakeshore went 3-0 during the week with Cohen scoring 20, 19, and 26 points in the Lancers wins over Loy Norrix, Gull Lake, and Portage Northern.
Cohen is a senior at Lakeshore where he also plays football and baseball, and in the classroom he has a 3.8 GPA.
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Listen back to Joel Cordes' call of the game as St. Joe celebrated Hall of Fame night with a home game against Portage Northern in a SMAC West Division contest as you heard live on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM.
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Today in Sports
- (4) Iowa's Caitlin Clark because the NCAA's all-time leader in scoring in women's college basketball after scoring 49 points in a 106-89 win over Michigan.
- 16th ranked Notre Dame falls at home to #6 NC State 59-43.
- Michigan State travels to Michigan on Saturday night in Men's Hoops at 8:00. Cosy-FM for the MSU airs at 7:00, WSJM has the Michigan feed at 7:30
- Connor Bedard returns to the lineup for the Blackhawks after missing 14 games due to a broken jaw. Hawks still lose to Pittsburgh 4-1.
- Red Wings fall at conference leading Vancouver 4-1.
- NBA All Star game is Sunday night in Indy.
- Thursday in HS Sports
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- 1 person is dead and 21 are injured, including 8 children after shots were fired near the end of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Victory Celebration/Parage on Wednesday.
- Michigan State tops Penn State 80-72 as Malik Hall has a career high 29.
- Notre Dame tops Georgia Tech 58-55
- Detroit Mercy ends a 27 game losing streak and picks up their first win since last spring's Horizon League Tournament with an 81-66 win over IUPUI.
- Western Michigan's women beat Northern Illinois 65-47 in a matinee game in Kzoo
- Pistons Center Isaiah Stewart is arrested hours before Pistons/Suns game in Phoenix. Pistons fall in the game 116-100.
- Cavs beat Bulls 108-105.
- Siakum has 23 in return to Toronto as Pacers beat Raptors 127-125
- LMC earns split with Glen Oaks, LMC wins women's game 63-49, Glen Oaks takes men's game 79-67.
- Light night in HS Basketball
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- 14th ranked Illinois trounces Michigan 97-68.
- Michigan State visits Penn State tonight at 6:30, (5:30 pregame on Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM). Notre Dame home tonight to face Ga Tech.
- Pistons fall to Lakers 125-111, Pistons, Pacers and Bulls all in action tonight.
- Red Wings blown out in Edmonton 8-4. McDavid has 6 assists in Oilers win.
- Blackhawks doubled up by Canucks 4-2.
- High school basketball scores
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- Super Bowl XLVIII was the most watched event in TV History with over 123.4 million views on CBS, Nick, Unavision as well as Paramount + and NFL Streaming Platforms
- Bulls have four player with 20+ in 136-126 win at Atlanta. Pacers fall to Hornets 111-102.
- Blackhawks host Vancouver at the UC tonight, Red Wings travel to Edmonton
- Michigan basketball travels to #14 Illinois tonight at 7:00, 6:30 pregame on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
- Monday in High School Basketball
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Today In Sports
- Chiefs and 49ers need overtime to settle NFC Championship at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, Mahomes throws 3 yard TD pass to Mecole Hardman with :03 seconds left in OT for 25-22 win.
- Pacers and Bulls in action tonight
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12 Notre Dame women's need double overtime to top unranked Florida State 98-94. #5 Ohio State tops Michigan State 86-71
- HS Basketball from Saturday, tonight's schedule has about a dozen games.
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The WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Kennadi Killeen, a senior on the Gobles High School Girls Basketball team.
Gobles went 3-0 during the week, She had 12 points in a 47-27 win over Decatur, in a 50-39 win over Climax-Scotts, she had 15 points and 11 rebounds, then in a 45-38 win over Martin, she had 16 points and 21 rebounds.
She has a 4.0 GPA, and is a member of the National Honor Society. Kennadi is also a member of the Gobles volleyball and softball teams.
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Today in Sports
- After making another major trade on Thursday, the Pistons won back to back games for the first time since October with a 128-122 win in overtime at Portland. Bulls top Memphis, Curry leads W's over Pacers
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15 Louisville women's team wins top 20 showdown with #12 Notre Dame. #14 Indiana over Michigan State.
- Super Bowl LVIII (58) this weekend. Hear it live on WSJM starting at 4pm on Sunday.
- HS Basketball from last night.
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- Michigan coach Juwan Howard celebrates as Wolverines snap a 5 game losing streak on his birthday with a 72-68 upset win over 11th ranked Wisconsin.
- Notre Dame falls at 9th ranked Duke 71-53
- Women's MAC Basketball WMU, CMU, EMU all fall on Wednesday
- Pistons trade Morris to Minnesota in 3 team trade
- Jaden Ivey has a career night, scoring 37 to lead Pistons to 133-120 win at Sacramento.
- Blackhawks fall to wild 2-1.
- NHL's Winter Classic will return to Chicago's Wrigley Field, as Hawks will host Blues
- LMC Men and Women's fall to KVCC, SMC sweeps Ancilla in Juco Hoops
- HS Scores including Benton Harbor boys improving to 19-0 on the season
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- MSU cooled off by Minnesota, Gophers top Spartans 59-56.
- WMU, CMU, and EMU fall in MAC play.
- Michigan hosts 11th ranked Wisconsin tonight. 7:00 tip, 6:30 pregame on WSJM.
- Michigan women's basketball falls to Nebraska 65-59
- Pacers get 29 from Siakam in 132-129 win over Rockets, White and DeRozan have 33 each in Bulls 129-123 OT win vs. T-Wolves. Pistons out west in Sacramento tonight
- Blackhawks set to return from all star break as they host Wild at the UC.
- JUCO Basketball tonight, KVCC and LMC, SMC at Ancilla, 5:30 start for women's games, 7:30 for the men.
- Busy night in boys and girls high school basketball Scores are online
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- Detroit Lions GM says 2023 team was not a Cinderella story, and the Lions will have more chances in the near future.
- Red Wings and Blackhawks off as NHL all star break continues
- Pistons, Pacers and Bulls were off on Monday, Tonight, Houston at Indiana and Bulls host T-Wolves
- MSU Men's basketball travels to Minnesota tonight at 9:00, 8:00 pregame show on Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM.
- All three Michigan MAC teams in action
- Lakeshore, St. Jos pick up big wins in boys HS Basketball in make up games on Monday night. More scores from Boys and Girls Basketball online.
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Today in Sports
- NFC wins NFL's newly revamped Pro Bowl games for a second straight year. 64-59 over AFC. NFC takes skills challenge 30-9.
- Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat has 3 goals, and 3 assists, plus wins semifinal game with a shootout goal at NHL All Star Game on Saturday in Toronto, but denied MVP honors.
- Pistons fall to Orlando. Two former Wolverines and one former Spartan scored 58 or Magic's 111 points. Pistons fall 111-99. Pacers top Hornets 115-99.
- ND Women's Basketball over Pittsburgh
- 2026 North American World Cup will open in Mexico City, and wrap up with World Cup final in New York. USA to play two games in LA and one in Seattle.
- SMC top LMC in Women's Basketball on Saturday. LMC earns the split with the win in the Men's game on Benton Harbor campus.
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We talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor girls' basketball this week.
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The WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Senior Aidan Fisher of Eau Claire High School wrestling.
Aidan has a 4.0 GPA at Eau Claire.
His is 28-3 this season and during his 3rd place finish in the 175 pound weight class at the Berrien County Invitational, he picked up his 100th career win.
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Listen back to Joel Cordes' call of the game as Benton Harbor welcomed in Dowagiac for a game at Farnum Gym in Benton Harbor
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- Jim Harbaugh officially introduced at LA Chargers head coach.
- Washington hires Dallas DC Dan Quinn as new coach, Lions hold onto both coordinators.
- Pacers fall to Knicks 109-105. Brunson has 40 as New York wins 9th straight.
- Michigan, MSU, Notre Dame, Western, Central, and Eastern Michigan all in action on Saturday in Men's NCAA Basketball
- 14th ranked Notre Dame women top Georgia Tech, Hildalgo has 35.
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- Wings fall in final game before NHL All Star Break 3-2 in overtime to Ottawa.
- Pistons fall to 6-41 on the season after falling 128-121 at Cleveland
- Bulls get 35 from Coby White in 117-110 win at Charlotte
- ND falls at Virginia 65-53 in Men's hoops
- Women's hoops Illinois over Michigan 77-64, CMU and WMU win in MAC play
- Former WMU football coach Tim Lester hired as Iowa's new offensive coordinator.
- LMC and SMC sweep in Juco basketball last night.
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- Michigan State tops Michigan 81-62 in Tom Izzo's 700th career coaching victory.
- CMU over Northern Illinois in Double OT, WMU and EMU both fall.
- MSU Women's top Rutgers 82-64
- Bulls and Pacers fall in the NBA
- Tuesday's full slate of High School Basketball games.
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Zac Lockman was our WSJM Sports Player of the Week for last week. We were finally able to have a chance to talk with Zac and Titans coach Matt Herbst to talk about the Titans 3-2 record over the last two snow filled weeks. Including two wins over Countryside Academy and an upset win over rival Our Lady of the Lake. Plus the Titans experience of playing a game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit following at Pistons game.
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- The Lions allow 27 unanswered points in the 2nd half, blowing a 24-7 lead at the half and fall 34-31 in the NFC Championship Game. SF will face Kansas City in the Super Bowl in two weeks in Las Vegas after KC beat Baltimore 17-10.
- Pistons, Pacers, and Bulls.. all WIN on Sunday
- Tigers sign prospect Colt Keith to 6 year deal for $28.6 million, Options could bring it to $64 million, incentives could push it to $84. Keith has no MLB experience, played in Toledo last year.
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This week, we talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Boys' Basketball.
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Listen back to Thursday's War By the Shore, as the Lancers faced St. Joseph as heard live on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM with Joel Cordes courtside calling the action.
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Today in Sports
- Scoring was the word in the NBA, Embiid has 72, Towns had 62, Durant had 43 in Suns win over Chicago, Giannis had 31 in win over Pistons.
- Scoring was not the story for the Blackhawks, Chicago blanked in Vancouver 2-0
- Lions sign veteran TE Zack Ertz.
- Michigan on the road at Purdue tonight in Big Ten play at 9. Pregame on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM is at 8:30.
- EMU and WMU, M-OH at CMU tonight in the MAC
- Former Chicago Cub Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg announces cancer diagnosis.
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- The Detroit Lions are headed to the NFC Championship Game after a 31-23 win over Tampa Bay at Ford Field. The Lions will face San Francisco on Sunday at 6:30
- Kansas gets the best of Buffalo.... again as Chiefs beat Bills 27-24. Will face Baltimore in AFC championship
- Ironically enough, The Red Wings were home to face Tampa Bay, and just the Lions, the Red Wings comeaway with the 2-1 win. Red Wings are 7-1-1 in last 9 games.
- MSU gives Izzo win #699 as Spartans get by Maryland 61-59.
- Pacers fall to Phoenix
- ND, Michigan, and CMU win in women's college basketball
- HS scores from Saturday, including Michigan Lutherans' games in Detroit at Little Caesars Arena.
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Today in Sports
- Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reaches career win 698 as Spartans top Minnesota 76-66 at the Breslin Center
- Michigan falls at home to 14th ranked Illinois 88-73.
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19 Notre Dame women top Virginia 86-76
- NFL Divisional playoffs this weekend. Lions host Tampa Bay on Sunday at 3:00 at Ford Field, Pregame show on Rock 107 WIRX is at 2:00.
- Blackhawks blanked by Sabres 3-0. Red Wings at Carolina tonight, Hawks back home to face Islanders.
- Bulls top Raptors, Pacers over Sacramento
- Thursday's high school sports scores, and tonight's schedule. On WSJM tonight, Portage Central is at Lakeshore at 7;00.
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Today In Sports
- Blackhawks game in Buffalo postponed to tonight because of the snow.
- Red Wings basking in the Florida warmth after a 3-2 overtime win over Panthers. Dylan Larkin's PP Goal in OT gives Detroit 6th win in 7 games. (6-0-1)
- Pistons fall at home to T-Wolves 124-117.
- Pacers make major trade with Toronto, Indiana gets Pascal Siakam in exchange for 3 first round picks.
- Michigan State and Michigan men's basketball teams are home tonight. Spartans face Gophers, Wolverines host Illini.
- Women's hoops, MSU, WMU, EMU, win, Michigan, CMU fall. Notre Dame at Virginia tonight
- Amazon helping Bally's Sports TV Networks out of bankruptcy, Pistons, Tigers and Red Wings game will be available on Amazon Prime in addition to cable/satellite providers.
- Wednesday has a handful of HS Games played.
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- Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh interviews in Atlanta, one day after he interviews for LA Chargers and one day after Falcons interview Belichick.
- WMU, CMU, EMU all fall in Men's basketball
- Blackhawks down San Jose Sharks 2-1 in a shootout, Hawks in Buffalo tonight, Red Wings in Florida.
- Pistons look to start a winning streak tonight when they host T-Wolves
- Junior College Basketball: SMC basketball teams home today, LMC woman on the road
- A small number of HS basketball games were played on Tuesday.
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- The Michigan "Fab 5" all reunite for the first time in 30 years to support teammate and Michigan Coach Juwan Howard as Wolverines top Ohio State 73-65. Michigan snaps 5 game losing streak
- Notre Dame falls at BC 63-59
- Buffalo tops Pittsburg 31-17 to advance in NFL Playoffs, Tampa Bay eliminates Philadelphia 32-9, Bucs will be the next opponent for the Lions, TB at Detroit Sunday at 3:00 at Ford Field.
- Pistons get a career high 34 from Alec Burks off the bench as Detroit beats Washington 129-117. Pistons snap 7 game skid. Bulls fall to Cavs 109-91. Indiana loses to Jazz 132-105.
- Blackhawks home tonight to face Sharks
- Harbaugh meets with LA Chargers
- Caleb Williams enters the NFL Draft, Bears mull choice at number 1.
- HS Basketball schedule nearly wiped out last night, full schedule tonight remains in doubt.
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- Detroit Lions win first playoff game in 32 years with 24-23 win over former QB Matthew Stafford and LA Rams. Jared Goff gets payback against team that drafted and dumped him.
- Green Bay stuns Dallas, giving Lions a second home playoff game next week against winner of tonight's Tampa Bay/Philadelphia game. Buffalo/Pittsburgh game postponed to today because of snow on Sunday.
- Red Wings double up Maple Leafs 4-2 on Copp's late goal in 3rd.
- Pistons trade Kalamazoo's Isaiah Liver and Marvin Bagley III to Wizards
- MSU Beats Rutgers 73-55 in Men's hoops.
- Michigan QB JJ McCarthy declares for NFL Draft. Will forego his senior season.
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We spotlight boys' basketball for St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor this week.
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Paige Lies of Lakeshore High School Girls Basketball is our WSJM Sports Player of the Week.
Lakeshore won all three of their games over the holiday break with wins over Berrien Springs, Mattawan and Niles.
Paige scored in double figures in each of those games, But she had 6 steals against Berrien Springs, 5 against Mattawan and 4 vs. Niles. During the Niles game she moved into 2nd place all time on the Lakeshore career list for steals.
Paige is a junior at Lakeshore and also plays soccer and runs track. In the classroom she has a 3.9 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society.
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Today in Sports
- Michigan State and Michigan both fall in Big Ten play, Spartans and Wolverines tied for last place in Big Ten Standings.
- Lions prepare for 1st home playoff game in three decades against former QB Matthew Stafford and LA Rams. Lions TE Sam LaPorta optimistic that he will be able to play
- Wings fall on OT to Oilers 3-2. Hawks fall at Winnipeg 2-1.
- Notre Dame routs BC in NCAA Women's play
- Former MSU coach Mel Tucker's appeal on dismissal denied.
- High School scores from Thursday, Benton Harbor boys improve to 11-0 win win over Brandywine. Weather threatens tonight's schedule.
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Today in Sports
- Historic coaching moves in College and pro football
Nick Saban retires at Alabama
Pete Carroll out in Seattle
Bears keep Eberflus, but fire OC Getsy and other offensive assistants - NCAA President says Wolverines National Championship was won "Fair and Square"
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1 Pick Wembanyama has first career triple double in 130-104 win over Pistons
- Indiana over Washington,
- Bulls top Houston
- Michigan and Michigan State men's basketball both on the road tonight
- All Michigan MAC teams fall in Women's NCAA Basketball
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Today in Sports
- Wolverines return to Ann Arbor after National Championship Victory over Washington.
- Pistons drop 5th straight with 131-110 loss to Sacramento, Pistons host Wemby and the Spurs tonight, Pacers home to face Washington, Bulls to host Houston.
- McDavid and Draisaitl lead Edmonton over Blackhawks 2-1
- ND men's basketball picks up rare road conference win over Georgia Tech. CMS over EMU, WMU needs OT to beat Northern Illinois.
- Women's NCAA has Minnesota over Michigan, MSU tops Maryland.
- Tuesday's high school basketball scores.
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Today in Sports
- Michigan Team 144 is National Champions!!!!
1 ranked Wolverines take down #2 Washington in CFP National Championship game in Houston with a 34-13 win to complete perfect 15-0 season. Edwards and Corum rush for two TD's in Wolverines first National Championship since 1997..
- Pacers over Boston 133-131, but lose Haliburton to injury, Bulls top Hornets in Double OT
- HS Basketball
Boys - Benton Harbor over St. Joe 71-57
Girls: - St. Joe over Benton Harbor 46-26.
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Listen back to St. Joe's game at Coloma
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Today in Sports
- The Lions close out the season with a 30-20 win over Minnesota, but lose rookie TE Sam Laporta to a knee injury the could keep him off the field for a while.
- Bears fall to Packers 17-9, Green Bay sneaks into the playoffs as the 7th seed.
- Lions will host LA Rams Sunday at Ford Field, Packers at Dallas in NFL Plaoffs
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1 Michigan takes on #2 Washington for College Football Championship tonight. Kickoff at 7:30, pregame at 6:30 on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM.
- Michigan and MSU fall in Big Ten College Hoops.
- Notre Dame women upset at home by UNC
- Benton Harbor at St. Joe tonight in Boys Basketball.
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This week, we talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Girls' Basketball.
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Today in Sports
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1 Michigan's 4th and goal stop of #4 Alabama QB Jalen Milroe in Overtime sends Wolverines to National Championship game with 27-20 OT win.
- Wolverines will face #2 Washington after Huskies beat #3 Texas 37-31
- Pistons losing streak now at ONE. Detroit falls to Rockets 136-113 in first game since ending record losing streak.
- Seattle over Vegas 3-0 in NHL's winter classic in Mariners home ballpark.
- WMU, CMU, EMU men's hoops in action tonight.
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Today in sports
- Pistons make history by losing their 28th straight game, blowing a 21 point lead and falling to Celtics 128-122 in OT.
- Tyrese Haliburton becomes only the 5th NBA player to record 20 assists without a turnover and Pacers 120-104 in Chicago.
- NHL tonight, Red Wings host Nashville, Hawks in Dallas
- Cleveland Browns clinch a playoff spot with 37-20 win over Jets. Lions at Dallas on Saturday. Sunday the Bears host Atlanta, and Vegas travels to Indy.
- Thursday's College Bowl games,
- U of M basketball faces McNeese tonight, Live on WSJM. MSU home on Saturday against Indiana State, live on Cosy.
- Thursday HS Basketball Scores
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Today in Sports
- Blackhawks get 2 goals from Bedard, including 1st career OT winner in Hawks 2-1 win over Winnipeg
- Red Wings slump continues with a 6-3 loss at Minnesota
- Pistons face Boston tonight, 2 games left in 2023, still winless since October 28.
- Bulls host Pacers
- College Football bowl recaps
- High School Basketball scores
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Today in Sports
- Lions fans still feeling great after team wins NFC North Division Championship with 30-24 win at Minnesota.
- Bears still alive (but need help) for a playoff spot after win over Cardinals.
- Vegas, Philly and Baltimore win on Christmas Day.
- Pistons face Brooklyn tonight, trying to avoid setting NBA record for consecutive losses at 27.
- MSU point guard Jeremy Fears recovering after being shot in Joliet Illinois late Friday/early Saturday.
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The WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Jakob Diamond of St. Joseph boys basketball.
St. Joe went 2-0 during the week with the Bears coming back from a 12 point deficit to beat Gull Lake 54-53, and then the Bears beat Mattawan 66-61.
Jakob had 11 points in the win over Gull Lake and 20 points in the win at Mattawan.
He's also a member of the St. Joseph High School Orchestra and has a 3.963 GPA.
Earlier this week we had to sit down with Jakob and head coach Gregg Schaffer.
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Listen back to Lakeshore's SMAC West Division game against Mattawan
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Today in Sports
- Pistons losing streak climbs to 25, one short of the NBA record after 119-111 loss to Utah.
- Bulls get 22 points from Coby White in 114-95 win over Spurts/Wemby.
- Pacers fall to Grizzlies
- Rams top New Orleans 30-22 on TNF, Stafford throws for 328 and 2 TD's Rams win keeps Lions from clinching playoff spot. Lions can clinch playoff spot and NFC North with win at Vikings on Sunday
- MSU, CMU, EMU win in men's NCAA hoops. WMU falls
- Busy night last night in High School basketball
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Today in Sports...
- Red Wings continue slumping after a 5-2 loss at Winnipeg. Kane does score for Detroit.
- Lions can clinch a playoff spot tonight, if Saints beat LA Rams on TNF.
- Bulls and Pacers get wins
- MSU Men's basketball home to face Stony Brook tonight
- LMC Women fall at home to St. Clair CC.. SMC men and women victorious vs Owens CC
- HS Basketball scores from Wednesday
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Today in Sports
- Michigan falls in double overtime to Florida 106-101 at Jumpman Invitational in NC,
- Notre Dame loses at home to the Citadel 65-45.
- Central Michigan tops Davenport 90-68
- Tyler Johnson's power play goal gives Blackhawks a 3-2 win over Colorado. Red Wings in Winnipeg tonight.
- Pacers and Bulls in action tonight, Pistons are off
- Tuesday's HS Basketball Scores
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Today in Sports
- MSU picks up their 2nd straight win for only the 2nd time this season with a 79-62 win over Oakland U. Tyson Walker has 14 to put him over 1k career points.
- Michigan faces Florida tonight in the Jumpman Invitational in Charlotte, NC at 7. Live on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM at 6:30.
- Philadelphia Defensive Coordinator Matt Patricia still finding ways to make Lions fans suffer when Eagles lose to Seattle 20-17. Lions would have clinched a playoff spot if Eagles would have won.
- Red WIngs get Larkin back, but fall to Ducks 4-3. Hawks host Avs tonight.
- Pistons get career high 43 from Cade Cunningham... but losing streak reaches 24 in 130-124 loss to Atlanta. Bulls beat Philly 108-104. Pacers fall to Clippers 151-127.
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Today in Sports
- After the Lions 42-17 win on Saturday, Detroit can clinch a playoff spot with a Seattle loss to Philadelphia on Monday Night Football.
- The Bears have victory in the hands for a fraction of the second... But fall to Cleveland 20-17.
- Blackhawks fall to Canucks 4-3. Red Wings host Ducks tonight.
- Pacers host Clippers, Bulls at Philly and Pistons travel to the ATL trying to end their 23 game losing streak tonight.
- MSU back on the court tonight after beat 6th ranked Baylor on Saturday, Spartans host Oakland U.
- A light night in High School Basketball
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This week, we talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Boys Basketball.
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Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Katelyn Baney of Paw Paw Girls Basketball.
During the Red Wolves opening week Katelyn had a double double in wins over Mattawan and Vicksburg.
Katelyn is a senior at Paw Paw and in the Classroom she has a 3.9 GPA
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Listen back to Benton Harbor's game at Dowagiac on Thursday, December 14th.
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Today in Sports
- The Bulls take a 25 point lead in the first quarter on the way to a 124-116 win at Miami
- Pistons at Philly, Pacers at Wizards tonight
- Wings drop fourth game in last five with 2-1 loss to Hurricanes, Blackhawks allow 7 in 7-1 loss to Seattle.
- Raiders scored 63, just four days after losing 3-0 to Vikings, Vegas beats LA Chargers 63-21.
- Lions host Denver Saturday night at 8:15. Lions can clinch a playoff spot with some help this weekend. Colts host Steelers also on Saturday. Bears travel to Cleveland on Sunday
- MSU and Michigan basketball back in action on Saturday.
- High School Basketball scores from Thursday, and Tonight's busy schedule
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Today in Sports
- Philadelphia gets 41 points from Joel Embiid to hand Pistons their 21st straight loss. 129-111 final.
- Giannis had career and franchise record 64 points as Bucks beat Pacers 140-126. Fight nearly breaks out in hallway as Pacers staff grabs game ball.
- Former MSU Spartan Draymond Green suspended indefinitely for latest ejection.
- Chargers at Raiders tonight on Thursday Night Football
- Wings home to face Hurricanes at 7:30, Blackhawks travel to Seattle at 10:00
- Girls High School Basketball and Wrestling scores from last night.
- Benton Harbor travels to Dowagiac tonight on WSJM.
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Today in Sports
- Red Wings hand St. Louis first loss when leading after 2 periods. Wings score 3 in the third for a 6-4 win over Blues. Blues fire head coach after loss.
- Blackhawks fall to Oilers 4-1 in first meeting of the "Connors"
- Jokic ejected in Nuggets 114-106 win over Bulls
- Pistons host Philly tonight, looking to end 20 game skid. Pacers in Milwaukee
- Busy night in High School Basketball. Boys and Girls scores
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Today in Sports
- Red Wings lose three ways on Monday, Wings lose Larking to IR after being knocked unconscious against Ottawa, Wiings lose Perron to suspension, and Wings lose to Dallas 5-3.
- Pistons lose lose lose lose lose lose lose lose lose lose lose lose lose lose lose lose lose lose lose lose to Pacers 131-123. 20th straight loss for Pistons.
- Bulls fall in OT at Milwaukee
- Giants beat Packers 24-22 and Titans over Dolphins 28-27 on Monday Night Football
- Notre Dame Men's Soccer falls 2-1 to Clemson in National Championship Game
- Scores from HS Basketball and Competitive Cheer
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Today in Sports
- Bears pick up 2nd straight win with 28-13 win over Lions.
- Colts 4 game win streak snapped with 34-14 loss to Cincinnati
- Michigan State men's hoops disappoint again
- Michigan Wolverines beat Iowa
- Michigan Women's Basketball over Illinois
- Blackhawks fall to Caps
- Red Wings to be without Perron and Larkin as Detroit visits Dallas tonight.
- HS Basketball tonight.
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This week, we talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Girls' Basketball.
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The WSJM Sports Player of the Week is J.J. Frakes of Berrien Springs High School Boys Basketball.
J.J. is a junior at Berrien Springs High School and has a 3.0 GPA
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Listen back to Benton Harbor's game at Berrien Springs from 12/1/23 as heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM.
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Today In Sports
- Kane held scoreless in Wings debut, Red Wings fall 6-5 in OT
- Blackhawks beat Ducks 1-0
- Pacers advance to NBA in season tournament final
- Pats over Steelers 21-18 on TNF
- HS Basketball
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Today in Sports
- The Pistons losing streak reaches 18 after a 116-102 loss to Memphis. Bulls win third straight after 111-100 win over Charlotte.
- Showtime in Detroit. Red Wings expect Kane in the lineup as Wings host San Jose, Blackhawks host Anaheim
- CMU wins in Men's NCAA hoops, In Women's hoops, Michigan and WMU fall, #14 Notre Dame roll
- High School basketball and wrestling scores from Wednesday.
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Today in Sports
- Red Wings over Buffalo 5-3, Kane does not suit up for Detroit, Predators over Blackhawks 4-3 in a shootout
- MSU and Michigan lose home Big Ten Openers. Notre Dame over Western Michigan in South Bend.
- High School Basketball scores for both boys and girls hoops.
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Today in Sports
- Cincinnati Bengals win on Monday Night Football for the first time since 1990 in 34-31 OT win at Jacksonville
- Could Kane make his Red Wings debut tonight when the Wings visit Buffalo? Blackhawks home to face Nashville
- Heisman Finalists announced
- College basketball tonight has Michigan State, Notre Dame and Michigan all at home.
- Monday's High School Basketball scores
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Today in Sports
- Michigan ranked #1 in the AP Poll for the first time since National Championship season of 1997. Also ranked #1 in CFP rankings, will face #4 seed Alabama in Rose Bowl. #2 Washington vs. #3 Texas in Sugar Bowl.
- Lions back in the win column with 33-28 win at New Orleans. Rookie TE Sam Laporta has a career day with 140 yards on 9 catches and a TD. Bears were off. Colts beat Titans 31-29 in overtime.
- Blackhawks slip to the bottom of the NHL standings with a 4-1 loss at Minnesota
- Women's College Basketball from Sunday has Spartans over Miami (Ohio) 89-44, North Dakota over Eastern Michigan 64-56.
- Girls High School Basketball season tips off tonight. St. Joe home to face Bangor.
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This week, we talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor boys basketball.
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Today in Sports
- Red Wings new forward Patrick Kane takes morning skate, but does not play in Wings 3-2 loss at the Rangers. Wings face Kane's former team Blackhawks tonight in Detroit at 7:00. Kane not expected to play until next week.
- Pistons set a new franchise worst 15th straight loss with 133-107 loss to LA Lakers. Pistons have not won a game in November, have one more chance at Knicks tonight, Pacers are at Miami, Bulls home vs. Bucks tonight.
- CMU men's basketball falls at Ohio State.
- Women's hoops. Notre Dame over Tennessee, Michigan and Western Michigan also victorious
- Former Cub Hall of Famer Andre Dawson wants Baseball Hall to chance induction plaque to Expos logo rather than Cubs
- A light schedule in HS Sports
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Today in Sports
- MSU fans treated with introduction of new football coach Jonathon Smith and Izzo's basketball team winning over Georgia Southern, Irish fall at South Carolina
- Blackhawks win over Seattle 4-3, release Corey Perry for "unacceptable conduct"
- Red Wings sign former Blackhawk Patrick Kane
- Celtics over Bulls
- Wins for St. Joe, Benton Harbor, Michigan Lutheran, South Haven among others in high school basketball's opening night.
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Today in Sports
- Santos kicks four field goals, Bears defense has four interceptions in Bears 12-10 win over Vikings on MNF
- Pistons losing streak reaches 14 games while Wizards end 9 game skid as Washington beats Detroit 126-107. Pacers fall to Blazers 114-110
- Bulls at Celtics tonight
- Blackhawks host Seattle
- Unranked MSU hosts Georgia Southern in college hoops tonight, 5:30 pregame on Cosy-FM. tip at 6:30. Notre Dame at South Carolina.
- High School basketball for tonight.
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Today in Sports
- Michigan moves up and claims the number 2 spot in the AP poll after the 30-24 win over Ohio State on Saturday.
- Michigan State names their new head football coach
- Colts get a pair of TD runs from Johnathon Taylor in a 27-20 win over Tampa Bay.
- Bears face Vikings on Monday Night Football
- Red Wings win third straight with 4-1 win over Wild, Blackhawks lose to Blues 4-2, drop 6 of 7.
- Brooklyn makes 25 3-pointers in 118-109 win over Bulls
- North Dakota over EMU in college hoops 72-70
- ND beats WMU on penalty kicks in NCAA men's soccer tournament
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We preview the girls' basketball seasons for St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar.
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This week, we preview the seasons for St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Boys' Basketball.
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Today in Sports
- The Red Wings rallied from a 4-0 deficit, but fell 5-4 in overtime to the Ottawa Senators as part of the NHL Global Series games in Sweden.
- Tampa Bay over the Blackhawks 4-2
- ND men's basketball falls to Auburn in New York City, the Irish will face Oklahoma State today at 4:30, Michigan State is home to face Butler tonight at the Breslin Center. Michigan is also home to face Long Beach State.
- Baltimore over Cincinnati 34-20 on Thursday Night Football, Bengals QB Joe Burrow exits the game in the first half with a wrist injury.
- The Lions are back home on Sunday to face Chicago. Bears QB Justin Fields will play.
- College Football Saturday, Michigan is on the road at Maryland looking for the 1,000th win in program history. Will do so without Coach Jim Harbaugh on the sidelines, Harbaugh and Michigan drop court proceedings, Big Ten agrees to halt investigation.
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Today in sports
- The Bulls fall on a last second shot to Orlando 96-94
- CMU falls to Ohio in Wednesday College Football
- CMU wins over South Florida in basketball, Notre Dame home tonight.
- ND women blow out Northwestern
- Red Wings face Ottawa in Stockholm, Sweden, Blackhawks are home to face Tampa
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Today in Sports
- Michigan teams invaded the Chicago area for games. all three fall
- Michigan State falls to Duke at the Champions Classic at the United Center in Chicago
- Western Michigan falls at Northwestern
- WMU football gets blanked at Northern Illinois
- Pistons drop 9th straight game
- HS Volleyball quarterfinals
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Today in Sports
- Michigan men's basketball beat's St. John's at MSG 89-74, The Wolverines have won 11 straight games at the World's Most Famous Arena
- CMU falls at Florida State 94-67
- Denver beats mistake prone Buffalo 24-22 on Monday Night Football.
- Bulls fall at Milwaukee 118-109
- MAC-Tion tonight, WMU at Northern Illinois, Akron at Eastern Michigan, both games kickoff at 7.
- High School Volleyball Quarterfinals continue tonight.
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Today in Sports
- The Lions win a wild one in LA with a 41-38 victory over the Chargers on Riley Patterson's 41-yard field goal as time expired. Detroit is 7-2.
- The Colts beat New England 10-6 in Frankfort Germany
- The Pistons drop their 8th straight with a 119-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls at the United Centerl.
- The Florida Panthers beat the Blackhawks 4-3. Connor Bedard has two goals for Chicago.
- College Basketball tonight on WSJM has Michigan taking on St. John's at Madison Square Garden at 6:30, pregame on WSJM is at 6.
- Michigan vs. Everybody take a new meaning as Big Ten suspends Harbaugh, Wolverines then beat Penn State 24-15.
- LMC Cross Country Runner Olivia Ippel wins NJCAA Division II National Championship.
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This week on The Coaches, we talk Our Lady of the Lake Volleyball, St. Joe Cross Country, Our Lady of the Lake Cross Country, and St. Joe Soccer.
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Today in sports
- Not exactly a prime time performance by the Bears and Panthers
- Michigan State basketball picks up first win. Michigan hosts Youngstown State tonight.
- Central Michigan women fall at S. Alabama, Benton Harbor's Desrae Kyles scores 3 and has 7 rebounds for CMU.
- Red Wings fall to Montreal in OT, Blackhawks beat Tampa Bay 5-3, Bedard has highest scoring game of his young career.
- Pacers beat Bucks 126-124, despite 53 from Giannis.
- Detroit Tigers snag White Sox TV play by play announcer Jason Benetti
- High School Volleyball Regional Finals
- HS Football playoffs continue tonight.
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Today in Sports
- Michigan said Big Ten commissioner lacks authority to hand out any punishments until NCAA completes investigation and declares if any rules were broken.
- Toledo and Eastern Michigan meet in Wednesday MAC-Tion
- Pistons, Bulls and Pacers scores from Wednesday
- Wings and Blackhawks return to action tonight
- Bears prep to play Panthers with plenty of motivation for a win
- MSU back in action after season opening upset loss to JMU
- LMC men and women basketball in action.
- HS Volleyball Regional Finals tonight.
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Today in Sports
- Wolverines get 25 from Oliver Nkamhoua in a 99-74 win over UNC-Ashville
- Western Michigan rallies for a 38-28 win over Central Michigan, WMU's Hayden Wolff has 333 yards passing and 3 TD's in the Bronco's win
- CFP top 4, OSU, UGA, U of M, FSU
- Red Wings fall to Rangers 5-3
- Pistons, Bulls, and Pacers in action tonight.
- SMC basketball sweeps Bethel JV. LMC hosts GRCC tonight
- High School Volleyball Regional Semifinals
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.Today in sports
- The 2023-24 College Basketball season begins
- An unexpected twist in the Michigan sign stealing scandal, the AP is reporting that other Big Ten schools were doing it TO Michigan last year.
- The Cubs Fire David Ross as Manager and hire Craig Counsel from Milwaukee
- Red Wings play at the Rangers tonight.
- NBA from Monday, Bulls and Pacers win, Pistons fall.
- Tonight in High Schoo Volleyball Regionals
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Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Grace Chisek of Watervliet Panther Volleyball. During the week, Watervliet swept all three matches in their home quad with a 2-1 win over Lakeshore, and 2-0 wins over Dowagiac and Hopkins. The Panthers closed out the season with at 27-3-1 record.
During this week Grace recorded her 2,500th career assist.
Grace is currently a senior at Watervliet and has a 4.15 GPA
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8:00 Brian Klee – Coloma Footbal
8:30 Danny Thompson – Lakeshore Football
8:50 Ben Iliff – Berrien Springs Football
9:10 Jeremy Woolery – Lake Michigan College Women’s Soccer
9:35 Terri Elder – Michigan Lutheran Volleyball
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Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola were in Parma as Western High School faced Lakeshore in the District Championship game as you heard on 97.5 Y-Country
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The Lancers head to Jackson Parma Western for this playoff matchup, Al Pscholka talks with Jonny Reinhardt about what to expect with tonight game! You can hear the game live on 97.5 Y Country, on the app, and 975ycountry.com
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Today in Sports
- The Red Wings fall to Florida 2-0
- The Pistons also fall to New Orleans 125-116
- Pittsburgh wins on Thursday night football, Bears visit New Orleans on Sunday.
- College Football this weekend.
- High School Sports - Volleyball districts last night, Football playoffs continue tonight.
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Today in sports..
- A college basketball coaching legend passes away
- The World Series Game 5.
- Losses for the Pistons, Pacers, and Bulls
- High School Volleyball districts
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This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, Bridgman, & Benton Harbor Football, and St. Joe Girls' Golf.
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Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Xavion Harrington of South Haven Rams Football.
In the Rams 44-42 win at Kalamazoo United, Xavion ran 12 times for 280 yards and four touchdowns, including one from 76 yards to give the Rams the win.
Xavion is a senior at South Haven High School and in the classroom, he carries a 3.4 Grade Point Average.
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Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola were back at Dickinson Stadium in St. Joe for this MHSAA Division 3 playoff game between the Bears and Lancers. As heard on 97.5 Y-Country.
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St. Joe faced Lakeshore for the 2nd time this season, this one in the first round of the playoffs. Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski had the call of the game on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM.
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Bret Witkowski talks about St. Joe's Playoff matchup with Lakeshore!
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Al Pscholka talks about the first round playoff matchup with the St. Joe Bear!
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This week, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, Twin City, & Benton Harbor Football, and Lake Michigan College Men's Basketball.
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Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Allie Glendenning of Our Lady of the Lake girls cross country.
Allie recently came in 6th place out of 100 runners at the Dowagiac Rock N Run Invitational. She also won the 2nd BCS Conference Jamboree, in fact she also won both BCS Conference races this season, she's also won the BCS Conference races in every year in high school and also did it as an 8th grader.
Allie has a 4.0 Grade Point Average
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As you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski were at Dickinson Stadium in St. Joe for the Bears matchup with Battle Creek Central
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Phil McDonald steps in for Al Pscholka this week as Lakeshore heads on the road at Portage Central, Phil was joined by Denny Kniola and had the call of the game on 97.5 Y-Country
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Phil McDonald preview tonight's final game of the regular season against Portage Central.
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Bret Witkowski previews tonight's final game of the regular season vs. Battle Creek Central.
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This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, & Twin City Football, and Lakeshore Soccer.
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Rusty Klaer and Blayke Sicurello of St. Joseph football are our WSJM Sports Co-Players of the Week.
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As heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, listen back to St. Joe's game at Mattawan. Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski had the call of the game from Wildcat Stadium.
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Listen back to Lakeshore's final home game of the season as the Lancers battle Portage Northern from Al Stockman Stadium. Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola had the call on 97.5 Y-Country
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Bret Witkowski talks with Jonny Reinhardt and Ken Lundberg about tonight's St. Joe
Bears game on the road against Mattawan.
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Al Pscholka talks with Jonny Reinhardt about Lakeshore's upcoming game tonight vs. Portage Northern.
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We talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, Twin City, & Benton Harbor Football, and Michigan Lutheran Girls Golf this week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar.
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Landon Rogers of River Valley Boys Cross Country is our WSJM Sports Player of the Week. Landon came in 4th place at the Berrien County Invitational at Bridgman. Helping the Mustangs to a 2nd place finish as a Team. Landon was the first underclassman to finish the race. The Sophomore only was beaten by three seniors. Landon set a personal record of 16:37.1.
Landon is also a member of the Mustangs Track, Baseball, and Basketball teams, and in the classroom, he has a 3.7 GPA
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Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski were at Dickinson Stadium in St. Joe and had the call of the game as St. Joe hosted Lakeshore on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
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As heard on 97.5 Y-Country, listen back to the Lakeshore Lancers game at rival St. Joe. Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola were there.
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This week, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, & Twin City football, and Our Lady of the Lake Soccer.
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The Lakeshore Lancers were back at home for a second straight week to take on Battle Creek Lakeview. Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola had the call of the game on 97.5 Y-Country.
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St. Joe was back on the road this week to face Portage Northern at Huskie Stadium. Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski had the game on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
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Bret Witkowski previews tonight's game on the road against a tough Portage Northern team that hasn't lost all season. Bret talks about what the Bears need to do to win this game.
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Al Pscholka talks with Jonny Reinhardt about what to expect tonight as the Lancers take on BC Lakeview at Al Stockman Stadium.
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Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Eloy Martinez Jr. or "Junior" Martinez from Bangor8-Player football
In the Vikings 60-24 win over Grandville Calvin Christian, Junior had 15 carries for 263 yards and 4 touchdowns, he also had 1 passing touchdown, and returned a kickoff for a touchdown.
He's a member of the Bangor student council and has a 3.0 GPA.
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Tis week, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, & Twin City Football, and St. Joe Tennis from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar...
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Listen back to the Lakeshore vs. Kalamazoo Central game at Al Stockman Stadium in Stevensville, Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola had the call on 97.5 Y-Country.
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Listen back to St. Joe's homecoming game with Portage Central at Dickinson Stadium as heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM with Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski
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Bret Witkowski previews tonight's St. Joe Bears game against Portage Central!
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Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Gail Vaikutis of St. Joseph High School Cross Country. Gail is a senior at St. Joseph and has a 4.08 GPA
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Hour one of The Coaches from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar
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St. Joe was back on the road to face Battle Creek Lakeview at Spartan Memorial Stadium. Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski were there as heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
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Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola were in Battle Creek and called the Lakeshore Lancers game at Battle Creek Central from C.W. Post Field from the Cereal City on 97.5 Y-Country
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The Lakeshore Lancers hit the road to take on Battle Creek Central. Al Pscholka previews tonight's matchup that you can hear on 97.5 Y Country.
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Bret Witkowski joins us to talk about the St. Joe Bears as they are set to take on Battle Creek Lakeview tonight!
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This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, & Benton Harbor Football, and Lakeshore Volleyball.
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Our first WSJM Sports Player of the Week for the 2023-24 High School season is Nico Finn of Buchanan High School Football. Nico is a senior at Buchanan High School and currently has a 4.24 GPA.
In the Bucks 35-6 win over Coloma in the Buchanan tribute to Galien Gaels Football, Nice had 2 rushing touchdowns, 1 receiving, and had a 38 yard pick six for the Bucks.
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Listen back to the week 3 matchup between Kalamazoo Central (1-0) at St. joseph (1-1) from Dickinson Stadium in St. Joseph as heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM with Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski on the call
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Listen back to the Week 3 matchup between Mattawan (1-1) and Lakeshore (1-1) from Al Stockman Stadium in Stevensville as hear on 97.5 Y-Country with Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola.
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The St. Joe Bears are back at Dickinson Stadium taking on Kalamazoo Central. Bret Witkowski joins Jonny & Ken to preview tonight's matchup!
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This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, Twin City, Benton Harbor, and Bridgman Football.
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Listen back at Lakeshore's 2023 Home Opener at Kohn Lehman Field at Al Stockman Stadium against the Niles Vikings. Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola had the call on 97.5 Y-Country on Thursday Night.
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The Lancers come off a tough loss to Zeeland West. They look to get back on track at home against the Niles Vikings who had an impressive performance last week vs. St. Joe. Al Pscholka talks with Jonny Reinhardt about what to expect with tonight's matchup.
Listen to the game on 97.5 Y Country!
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The Coaches with Phil McDonald and Bret Witkowski, from Full Circle Cafe and Espresso Bar in Stevensville from Saturday, August 26, 2023
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St. Joe opened the 2023 season with a road game at Niles. Listen back to the broadcast with Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski from Viking Stadium in Niles
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The Coaches - August 19, 2023
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WSJM Sports August 11 2023
MLB
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 3, Minnesota Twins 0
Today
Detroit Tigers @ Boston Red Sox 7:10 pm - News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Chicago Cubs @ Toronto Blue Jays 7:07 pm
Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago White Sox 8:10 pm
Riley Greene, Reese Olson lead Tigers to series-clinching 3-0 win against Twins
Riley Greene broke up a pitcher’s duel with a sixth-inning homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0. Detroit’s third straight victory Thursday gave the Tigers a 3-1 win of the work-week series. Minnesota had won five straight after taking Monday’s opener. The Twins managed two singles, the last in the fifth inning. Reese Olson pitched six scoreless innings, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out eight.
Blue Jays take on the Cubs in first of 3-game series
The Toronto Blue Jays start a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs today. Toronto is 65-52 overall and 30-24 in home games. The Blue Jays have gone 36-13 in games when they scored five or more runs. Chicago is 59-56 overall and 27-28 on the road. The Cubs have a 28-14 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. The matchup is the first meeting this season between the two clubs.
White Sox open 3-game series at home against the Brewers
The Chicago White Sox host the Milwaukee Brewers to open a three-game series. Chicago has a 47-69 record overall and a 25-30 record in home games. The White Sox have a 36-12 record in games when they out-hit their opponents. Milwaukee is 29-27 on the road and 62-54 overall. The Brewers have a 29-9 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.
NFL
Last night
Houston Texans 20, New England Patriots 9
Seattle Seahawks 24, Minnesota Vikings 13
Tonight
New York Giants @ Detroit Lions – 7 pm
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 7 pm
Green Bay Packers @ Cincinnati Bengals – 7 pm
Atlanta Falcons @ Miami Dolphins – 7 pm
Washington Commanders @ Cleveland Browns – 7:30 pm
Denver Broncos @ Arizona Cardinals – 10 pm
Lions Host Giants Tonight In Preseason Opener
The Lions kick off the preseason tonight hosting the New York Giants at Ford Field. It's the first of back-to-back home games before Detroit closes out the preseason at Carolina. In other news, the Lions officially signed quarterback Teddy Bridgewater yesterday, while running back/kick returner Justin Jackson has abruptly retired.
Week One Of NFL Preseason Continues
The NFL preseason is in full swing. Rookie C.J. Stroud and the Texans took down the Patriots 20-9 in Foxboro. Stroud tossed an interception, while Davis Mills threw for 99 yards and a touchdown. Drew Lock and the Seahawks rolled past the Vikings 24-13 in Seattle. Six more preseason games are on tap Friday, with another six on Saturday. Among the notables are top draft picks Bryce Young and Anthony Richardson making their NFL debuts on Saturday. The Carolina Panthers host the New York Jets, while the Indianapolis Colts pay a visit to the Buffalo Bills.
Mississippi Supreme Court Won't Remove Favre From Lawsuit Over Misspent Welfare Money
The Mississippi Supreme Court says it will not remove former NFL quarterback Brett Favre as a defendant in a civil lawsuit that seeks to recover millions of dollars of misspent welfare money. Three justices issued a brief ruling Wednesday. They affirmed a trial court judge's decision that Favre must remain as a defendant in the civil lawsuit filed by the state Department of Human Services. Prosecutors say millions of welfare dollars for low-income Mississippi residents were squandered on projects supported by wealthy or well-connected people from 2016 to 2019. The department sued more than three dozen people or businesses in 2022 to try to recover some of the money.
FIFA Women’s World Cup
Yesterday
Spain 2, Netherlands 1
Today
Japan vs. Sweden – Happening now. Check ESPN for updates.
Spain edges Netherlands 2-1 in extra time to reach Women's World Cup semifinals for the first time
Salma Paralluelo has scored deep in extra time to give Spain a 2-1 win over the Netherlands and a spot in the Women's World Cup semifinals for the first time. The 19-year-old forward struck in the 111th minute of an epic quarterfinal match between European soccer heavyweights. She made her break down the left, pivoted momentarily and launched a left-foot shot into the back of the net for an historic match-winner. The Dutch lost the final to the U.S. in the 2019 Women's World Cup. Now both finalists and a string of highly-ranked teams are out of the 2023 edition being co-hosted in Australia and New Zealand.
NASCAR
Chris Buescher Eyes Third Straight Victory At Indy
Chris Buescher is hoping to become the first NASCAR Cup Series driver to win three straight races when the field battles in Indianapolis for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard. The driver of the number-17 car won his second race in a row earlier this week in the FireKeepers Casino 400 in Brooklyn, Michigan. Buescher is locked-in to a playoff spot and is eighth in the standings. Martin Truex Jr., William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson make up the top five. There are only three more races in the regular season before the playoffs start in September. The green flag waves from Indy Sunday afternoon.
Golf
Phil Mickelson has wagered more than $1 billion, according to book by renowned gambler Billy Walters
Renowned gambler Billy Walters writes in his book that Phil Mickelson wagered more than $1 billion in the last 30 years. Walters' book is due out on Aug. 22. The Fire Pit Collective obtained the excerpt and its stunning allegations. They include Walters telling of a conversation in which Mickelson wanted him to bet $400,000 for him on the Americans winning the 2012 Ryder Cup. Mickelson played on that team. Walters says he talked him out of it. Mickelson said in a statement Thursday that he never bet on the Ryder Cup. Walters was sentenced to five years in prison for an insider trading case that involved Mickelson as a relief defendant.
Midwest League
Yesterday
South Bend Cubs 9, Lake County Captains 1
West Michigan Whitecaps 6, Great Lakes Loons 2
Lansing Lugnuts 7, Fort Wayne TinCaps 4
Today
South Bend Cubs @ Lake County Captains – 7 pm
West Michigan Whitecaps @ Great Lakes Loons - 7 pm
Fort Wayne TinCaps @ Lansing Lugnuts – 7 pm
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WSJM Sports August 10 2023
MLB
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 9, Minnesota Twins 5
Chicago White Sox 9, New York Yankees 2
New York Mets 4, Chicago Cubs 3
Today
Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers - 1:10 pm - News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Cubs, White Sox off
Tigers Beat Twins
The Detroit Tigers had 17 hits during a 9-5 win over the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. The Tigers had just a one-run lead heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, but they scored two runs in both the seventh and eighth to pull away. Spencer Torkelson hit a pair of home runs in the victory. Tyler Holton was credited with the win in relief, and Jose Cisnero earned his second save. Detroit has won three of five. Carlos Correa and Joey Gallo both homered in the losing effort. Bailey Ober was charged with his sixth loss after surrendering four earned runs and one unearned in five innings. The Twins still have a four-and-a-half game lead in the AL Central.
White Sox Blow Out Yankees To Win Series
The White Sox earned a series victory after claiming their rubber match against the Yankees. Chicago blew out New York 9-2 at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mike Clevinger was credited with the win after striking out six batters and allowing one run over six innings pitched. Elvis Andrus went two for four at the dish with three RBI and Oscar Colas slugged his third homer of the season with a two-run shot. The White Sox are now fourth in the AL Central at 47-and-69. Luis Severino was charged with the loss after allowing four runs on five hits over two innings of relief. Giancarlo Stanton provided all of the Yanks' offense after going one for four with a solo homer and two runs batted in. The Bronx Bombers are now last in the AL East at 59-and-56.
Mets Edge Cubs To Win Series
The Mets won their series against the Cubs following a 4-3 victory in the finale from Flushing. Grant Hartwig earned the win in relief after giving up just one hit over two-and-one-third innings. Phil Bickford notched his first save of the season after striking out a pair of batters in the ninth. Jeff McNeil blasted a solo homer in the sixth inning to break a 2-2 deadlock while Jonathan Arauz singled home an insurance run later in the inning. New York improved to 52-and-62 and is fourth in the NL East. Christopher Morel blasted a solo shot on the first pitch of the game for Chicago, which fell to 59-and-56. The Cubs are second in the NL Central.
Phillies' Michael Lorenzen Throws No Hitter
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen has thrown a no-hitter against the Nationals in a 7-0 win in Philadelphia. It's the 14th no-hitter in Phillies history. Lorenzen was traded to Philadelphia by the Detroit Tigers around the trade deadline.
NFL
Tonight
Houston Texans @ New England Patriots – 7 pm
Minnesota Vikings @ Seattle Seahawks – 10 pm
Tomorrow
New York Giants @ Detroit Lions – 7 pm
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 7 pm
Green Bay Packers @ Cincinnati Bengals – 7 pm
Atlanta Falcons @ Miami Dolphins – 7 pm
Washington Commanders @ Cleveland Browns – 7:30 pm
Denver Broncos @ Arizona Cardinals – 10 pm
Two NFL Preseason Games Tonight
NFL preseason action heats up this week starting with a pair of games tonight. The Houston Texans visit the Patriots in Foxboro, followed by the Vikings and Seahawks squaring off in Seattle. Six more preseason games are on tap Friday, with another six on Saturday. First-overall draft pick Bryce Young will make his NFL debut Saturday when the Carolina Panthers host the New York Jets. The first week of the preseason will wrap up Sunday with the Chiefs at Saints, and the 49ers visiting the Raiders in Las Vegas.
Former NFL Star Henry Ruggs Sentenced To 3 To 10 Years In Prison For Deadly DUI Crash
Former NFL receiver Henry Ruggs is being sentenced to three to ten years in prison for a deadly DUI crash in Las Vegas. The accident happened in 2021 and ended in the death of Tina Tintor and her dog. Ruggs slammed his Corvette into the back of Tintor's car, causing it to go up in flames. The former Las Vegas Raider reached a plea deal in May, agreeing to plead guilty to one felony count of DUI resulting in death.
Golf
2023 St. Jude Championship Preview
TPC Southwind is the site of this week's St. Jude Championship in Memphis. Defending champion Will Zalatoris will not be participating in this year's tournament. After winning the Wyndham Championship last week Lucas Glover will be looking for his second consecutive victory. Glover will be alongside Nick Hardy and Alex Smalley in the opening round. Davis Riley, Taylor Montgomery and Thomas Detry will be among the first group of players teeing off the first round of the tournament.
FIFA Women’s World Cup
Today
Spain vs. Netherlands, 9 pm Eastern
Tomorrow
Japan vs. Sweden, 3:30 am Eastern
Midwest League
Yesterday
Lake County Captains 10, South Bend Cubs 4
Great Lakes Loons 5, West Michigan Whitecaps 1
Fort Wayne TinCaps 9, Lansing Lugnuts 5
Today
South Bend Cubs @ Lake County Captains – 7 pm
West Michigan Whitecaps @ Great Lakes Loons - 7 pm
Fort Wayne TinCaps @ Lansing Lugnuts – 7 pm
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WSJM Sports August 9 2023
MLB
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 6, Minnesota Twins 0
New York Yankees 7, Chicago White Sox 1
Chicago Cubs 3, New York Mets 2
Today
Minnesota Twins @ Detroit Tigers 6:40 pm – News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets 7:10 pm
New York Yankees @ Chicago White Sox 8:10 pm
Eduardo Rodriguez pitches 7 innings as Detroit Tigers beat Minnesota Twins 6-0
Eduardo Rodriguez pitched seven solid innings, and the Detroit Tigers stopped Minnesota’s five-game winning streak with a 6-0 victory over the Twins. Rodriguez (8-5) allowed four hits, struck out five and walked three. The veteran left-hander, who was nearly traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the deadline, improved to 4-1 with a 3.63 ERA in his last seven starts. Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera went 2 for 4 and scored a run. He has 3,142 hits, passing Tony Gwynn and moving into a tie with Robin Yount for 19th place on the career list.
Judge, Higashioka homer as Yankees pound White Sox 7-1
Aaron Judge and Kyle Higashioka homered, and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1. Clarke Schmidt pitched neatly into the sixth inning and combined with two relievers for 13 strikeouts, helping the playoff-contending Yankees came away with the win after losing three of four. Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a two-run double and scored during New York’s four-run fourth against Touki Toussaint, and the Yankees scored three more in the eighth. Chicago’s Luis Robert Jr. led off the fourth with his 31st home run. But the White Sox came up short after winning three in a row.
Tauchman and Taillon lead the surging Cubs past the Mets 3-2 at Citi Field
Mike Tauchman hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and Jameson Taillon retired his final 16 batters to win his fourth straight start as the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 3-2. Cody Bellinger also went deep and Yan Gomes had an RBI double for the surging Cubs, who won for the 16th time in 21 games. They began the day 2 1/2 games behind first-place Milwaukee in the NL Central and one game out of a playoff spot. Pete Alonso hit an early two-run homer for the sinking Mets that culminated in an amusing back-and-forth trot around the bases because of a replay review. New York has lost seven of eight since trading Justin Verlander and other veterans at last week’s deadline.
Detroit Tigers Broadcaster, Former Catcher Jim Price Dies At 81
Detroit Tigers radio analyst and former catcher Jim Price has died at the age of 81. Price died Monday and was the backup to Bill Freehan from 1967 to 1971. He had been a Tigers broadcaster since 1993, working on Pro-Am Sports System until moving to radio in 1998. Price had stopped doing road games due to his health and called his last Tigers game on July 9 of this season.
FIFA Women’s World Cup
Yesterday
France 4, Morocco 0
Colombia 1, Jamaica 0
ESPN strikes $1.5B deal to jump into sports betting with Penn Entertainment
Disney-owned ESPN has licensed its brand for use in a sports betting app, striking a deal in which it will receive $1.5 billion and other considerations from Penn Entertainment. In return, Penn will rebrand its existing sports betting app as ESPN Bet, which ESPN has agreed to promote across its online and broadcast platforms in order to generate “maximum fan awareness” of the app. The companies said ESPN Bet will also have unspecified “access” to ESPN talent. The hands-off arrangement appears designed to insulate Disney's family-friendly image from any potential risk that might arise from ESPN's involvement in sports betting.
NCAA
Northwestern Faces At Least 13 Lawsuits
A decade after Northwestern found itself at the center of the push for college athletes to form a union for the first time, the spotlight is once again shining on the prestigious private school. The university is facing at least 13 lawsuits across multiple sports with allegations including sexual abuse by teammates as well as racist comments by coaches. Some attorneys say the situation might have played out differently if college athletes had a union. Others aren't as sure. But they all agree: There's strength in numbers, and a union wouldn't hurt.
Midwest League
Yesterday
Lake County Captains 7, South Bend Cubs 5
West Michigan Whitecaps 6, Great Lakes Loons 4
Fort Wayne TinCaps 3, Lansing Lugnuts 2
Today
South Bend Cubs @ Lake County Captains – 12:05 pm
West Michigan Whitecaps @ Great Lakes Loons - 7 pm
Fort Wayne TinCaps @ Lansing Lugnuts – 1:05 pm
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WSJM Sports August 8 2023
MLB
Yesterday
Minnesota Twins 9, Detroit Tigers 3
Chicago White Sox 5, New York Yankees 1
New York Mets 11, Chicago Cubs 2
Today
Minnesota Twins @ Detroit Tigers 6:40 pm – News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets 7:10 pm
New York Yankees @ Chicago White Sox 8:10 pm
Twins Steam-Roll Tigers
The Minnesota Twins are on a five-game winning streak following a 9-3 rout of the Tigers at Comerica Park. The Twins brought across four runs in the top of the first and scored another three runs in the second to put the game away early. Carlos Correa had a home run and four RBI, while Ryan Jeffers also went deep. Pablo Lopez earned his seventh win after striking out eight batter over seven shut-out innings. Minnesota now has a five-and-a-half game lead over Cleveland for first place in the AL Central. Nick Maton hit a three-run home run with two outs in the ninth for the Tigers, and Joey Wentz was charged with his tenth loss after surrendering eight runs on ten hits in three innings. Detroit has lost three of four.
White Sox Top Yankees To Open Series
The White Sox extended their winning streak to three games after opening their series against the Yankees with a 5-1 victory in Chicago. Dylan Cease earned the victory after striking out six batters over five and a third scoreless innings pitched. Bryan Shaw secured his first save of the season after striking out four over two scoreless innings of relief. Andrew Vaughn slugged his 15th homer of the year with a two-run shot for the White Sox, who are now fourth in the AL Central at 46-and-68. Gerrit Cole was charged with the loss after allowing four runs on five hits over seven innings. Billy McKinney drove in the only run of the game for New York, which is last in the AL East at 58-and-55.
Alonso Leads Mets Over Cubs
Pete Alonso homered in consecutive at-bats and tied a career high with six RBIs as the New York Mets withstood a long rain delay and snapped a six-game losing streak with an 11-2 rout of the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. In their first home game since trading Justin Verlander, Mark Canha and Tommy Pham at last week's deadline, the Mets avoided matching their longest skid this season. New York dropped seven straight June 2-9 when it fell under .500. Alonso connected in the first and third innings against Drew Smyly (8-8). It was his fourth multi-homer game this year and third since the All-Star break.
White Sox refute claims of "no rules" by former reliever Middleton
Chicago White Sox management on Monday refuted claims by former reliever Keynan Middleton that the downtrodden team had a culture with “no rules,” allowing a rookie reliever to regularly fall asleep during games and other players to miss meetings and practices. Middleton, dealt to the New York Yankees for minor league pitching prospect Juan Carela just before the Aug. 1 trade deadline, made the statements in an ESPN report published on Sunday. Before Monday’s game against the Yankees in Chicago, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn and first-year field manager Pedro Grifol said Middleton’s claims were inaccurate.
FIFA Women’s World Cup
Yesterday
England 4, Nigeria 2 (Penalty kicks after 0-0 draw)
Australia 2, Denmark 0
Today
Colombia vs. Jamaica – 4 am ET
France vs. Morocco – 7 am ET
NASCAR
Chris Buescher Wins FireKeepers For Second Straight Victory
Chris Buescher is celebrating back-to-back NASCAR Cup Series victories following a win at Michigan International Speedway. The driver of the number-17 warded off Martin Truex Jr. on the final lap to take home the checkered flag in the FireKeepers Casino 400. The race was restarted on lap 75 Monday afternoon after rain postponed the originally scheduled contest. Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski and Kyle Larson rounded out the top five finishers. The racers head to Indianapolis for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard Sunday.
NFL
Lions To Sign Backup QB Teddy Bridgewater
The Detroit Lions have reached an agreement with free agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to share the details. Bridgewater visited the Lions last month, and the team made it clear they were interested in adding him as Jared Goff’s backup. The 30-year-old Bridgewater fills a need for a team looking to win a division title for the first time in three decades.
Midwest League
Today
South Bend Cubs @ Lake County Captains - 7 pm
West Michigan Whitecaps @ Great Lakes Loons - 7 pm
Fort Wayne TinCaps @ Lansing Lugnuts - 7 pm
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WSJM Sports August 7 2023
MLB
Yesterday
Tampa Bay Rays 10, Detroit Tigers 6
Chicago White Sox 5, Cleveland Guardians 3
Chicago Cubs 6, Atlanta Braves 3
Today
Minnesota Twins @ Detroit Tigers 6:40 pm – News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets 7:10 pm
New York Yankees @ Chicago White Sox 8:10 pm
Yandy Díaz and Wander Franco lead Rays to 10-6 win over Tigers
Yandy Díaz homered and scored three runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6, taking two of three in the weekend series. Díaz and Wander Franco each had three hits and drove in two runs. Colin Poche got the win with 1 2/3 scoreless innings of relief. Tigers starter Matt Manning (3-4) allowed eight runs in 5 2/3 innings, giving him 19 runs in his last three starts. The Rays scored three times in the first and twice in the second to take early control.
Bellinger, Swanson, Happ power Cubs past MLB-leading Braves 6-4 for 6th straight series win
Cody Bellinger had his third straight multi-hit game, scored twice and drove in a run as the Chicago Cubs beat the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves 6-4 for their sixth straight series win. Dansby Swanson added a double and two RBIs against his former team, and Ian Happ drove in a pair of runs, helping the Cubs win for the 15th time in 19 games. All-Star Justin Steele scuffled at times through 5 1/3 innings, and won his fourth straight start on a misty day at Wrigley Field. Atlanta’s Matt Olson hit his NL-leading 39th home run, a monster 453-foot blast to the top of Wrigley’s right-center bleachers, and finished with three RBIs. Ozzie Albies had three hits.
White Sox rally for 3 runs in ninth, beat Guardians 5-3 as teams await discipline for nasty brawl
Elvis Andrus hit a two-run single after Chicago tied it in the ninth inning on consecutive throwing errors by Cleveland rookie Bryan Rocchio giving the White Sox a 5-3 win over the Guardians, one day after a nasty benches-clearing brawl between the AL Central rivals. There was no carryover from Saturday night’s melee, triggered by a fight at second base between Chicago’s Tim Anderson and Cleveland’s José Ramírez. Major League Baseball is still reviewing the Anderson-Ramírez altercation. Both players face likely multigame suspensions. The White Sox were down to their final strike in the series finale before rallying against closer Emmanuel Clase.
FIFA Women’s World Cup
Yesterday
Sweden 5, USA 4 (Penalty Kicks after 0-0 draw)
United States Eliminated From Women's World Cup In Loss To Sweden
The reigning two-time defending champions have been eliminated from the Women's World Cup. The U.S was sent home following a penalty shootout loss to Sweden in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday. Following a scoreless regulation, the U.S. was outscored 5-4 on PKs. After three straight makes to begin the shootout, the U.S. missed three of its next four. The loss marks the worst finish ever for the Americans at the Women's World Cup. The previous worst finish was third place. Team USA ended the tournament on a 238-minute scoring drought, which is the country's longest in Women's World Cup history.
NASCAR
FireKeepers Casino 400 Postponed Due To Rain
Bad weather is forcing NASCAR to postpone its Cup Series race in Brooklyn, Michigan to Monday afternoon. Tyler Reddick is leading the FireKeepers Casino 400 after 74 of the 200 laps were completed following a nearly two-hour rain delay. Alex Bowman, Kyle Larson, Martin Truex Jr., and Erik Jones round out the top five. Kyle Busch, Chase Elliot, William Byron and Josh Berry all suffered crashes and will not finish the contest once it resumes. The race continues from Michigan International Speedway at noon Eastern.
NCAA Wants Proposal In October For Athlete Compensation
The NCAA Division I Board of Directors has directed the D-I Council to deliver a proposal in October to regulate the way college athletes can be compensated for name, image and likeness. The NCAA Board of Governors also announced that beginning this year all college athletes will have access to health insurance two years after their eligibility expires. All that came on the same day the NCAA released the results of a business review that encouraged the association to find more creative ways to support member schools.
Midwest League
Yesterday
Lake County Captains @ West Michigan Whitecaps – canceled due to rain
South Bend Cubs 3, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 0 (completion of Saturday’s game)
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 5, South Bend Cubs 2
Great Lakes Looks 13, Fort Wayne TinCaps 3
Lansing Lugnuts 2, Cedar Rapids Kernals 1
Today
No games
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MLB – Major League Baseball Tonight Chicago White Sox (Kopech 3-7) at Atlanta (Morton 9-6), 7:20 p.m. Boston (Bello 6-5) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 3-3), 8:05 p.m. Detroit (Rodriguez 4-5) at Seattle (Castillo 6-6), 10:10 p.m. News/Talk/Sports
WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Yesterday Connecticut Sun 84, Chicago Sky 72 New York Liberty 95, Indiana Fever 87 – OT Sun 84, Sky 72 – Hayes scores 22, Bonner 21 and the Sun pull away
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night 2023 MLB All-Star Game – T-Mobile Park, Seattle National League 3, American League 2 National 3, American 2 – National League snaps All-Star Game losing streak, tops AL 3-2 behind
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Home Run Derby – Quarterfinals 1 Luis Robert Jr. (CWS) 28, 8 Adley Rutchman (BAL) 27 2 Julio Rodriguez (SEA) 41, 7 Pete Alonso (NYM) 21) 3 Vlad Guerrero Jr.
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Toronto Blue Jays 4. Detroit Tigers 3 – 10 Innings Chicago Cubs 7, New York Yankees 4 St. Louis Cardinals 4, Chicago White Sox 3 – 10 Innings Blue Jays 4,
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 9, Oakland Athletics 0 Milwaukee Brewers 6, Chicago Cubs 5 Toronto Blue Jays 6, Chicago White Sox 2 – Game 1 – 11 Innings Toronto Blue Jays 5, Chicago
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Oakland Athletics 12, Detroit Tigers 3 Chicago Cubs 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 Toronto Blue Jays at Chicago White Sox, PPD Athletics 12, Tigers 3 – Noda helps the Athletics get
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Oakland A’s 1, Detroit Tigers 0 – 10 Innings Chicago Cubs 7, Milwaukee Brewers 6 – 11 Innings Toronto Blue Jays 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Athletics 1, Tigers 0
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 14, Colorado Rockies 9 Chicago White Sox 8, Oakland A’s 7 Cleveland Guardians 8, Chicago Cubs 6 – 10 Innings Tigers 14, Rockies 9 – Baez, Marisnick hit grand
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 8, Texas Rangers 5 Chicago White Sox 9, Los Angeles Angels 7 Philadelphia Phillies 3, Chicago Cubs 1 Tigers 8, Rangers 5 – Rangers still on record pace midway
NHL – Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks have selected Connor Bedard with the first pick in the NHL draft. The move should kick-start a hopeful
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Texas Rangers 8, Detroit Tigers 3 Los Angeles Angels 4, Chicago White Sox 2 Philadelphia Phillies 5, Chicago Cubs 1 Rangers 8, Tigers 3 – Duran’s solo homer in long
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 7, Texas Rangers 2 Los Angeles Angels 2, Chicago White Sox 1 Cubs were off Tigers 7, Rangers 2 – Ibanez and Rogers homer as the Tigers win
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Minnesota Twins 6, Detroit Tigers 3 – 10 Innings St. Louis Cardinals 7, Chicago Cubs 5 Chicago White Sox 4, Boston Red Sox 1 Twins 6, Tigers 3 – F/10 –
NBA – Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, with expectations of stardom Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, headed to San Antonio with enormous expectations to become
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 9, Kansas City Royals 4 Chicago Cubs 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 Texas Rangers 6, Chicago White Sox 3 Tigers 9, Royals 4 – Zack Short homers, Javier Báez gets
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 6, Kansas City Royals 4 Chicago Cubs 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 Texas Rangers 5, Chicago White Sox 2 Tigers 6, Royals 4 – Carpenter’s 3-run homer rallies Tigers
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 6, Minnesota Twins 4 Baltimore Orioles 6, Chicago Cubs 3 Seattle Mariners 5, Chicago White Sox 1 Tigers 6, Twins 4 – Torkelson, Carpenter homer as Tigers beat Twins
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 8, Minnesota Twins 4 Chicago Cubs 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Chicago White Sox 4 – F/11 Tigers 8, Twins 4 – Tigers beat Twins
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Atlanta Braves 10, Detroit Tigers 7 – Game 1 Atlanta Braves 6, Detroit Tigers 5 – Game 2 Chicago Cubs 10, Pittsburgh Pirates 6 Chicago White Sox 8, Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Atlanta Braves at Detroit Tigers, PPD to 6/14, rain Chicago Cubs 11, Pittsburg Pirates 3 Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Chicago White Sox 1 Braves at Tigers, PPD – Tigers and
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 6, Atlanta Braves 5 – 10 Innings Cubs and White Sox were off Tigers 6, Braves 5 – F/10 – Torkelson lifts Tigers to 6-5, 10-inning win over
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Arizona Diamondbacks 7, Detroit Tigers 5 Miami Marlins 6, Chicago White Sox 5 San Francisco Giants 13, Chicago Cubs 3 D-Backs 7, Tigers 5 – Diamondbacks score 4 in 9th, beat
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Philadelphia Phillies 3, Detroit Tigers 2 Chicago White Sox 6, New York Yankees 5 – Game 1 New York Yankees 3, Chicago White Sox 0 – Game 2 Los Angeles
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Los Angeles Angels 6, Chicago Cubs 2 Detroit Tigers at Philadelphia Phillies, PPD, Air Quality Chicago White Sox at New York Yankees, PPD, Air Quality Angels 6, Cubs 2 –
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Philadelphia Phillies 8, Detroit Tigers 3 San Diego Padres 5, Chicago Cubs 0 White Sox were off Phillies 8, Tigers 3 – Phillies’ ace Nola loses no-hitter in 7th, wins
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Chicago White Sox 6, Detroit Tigers 2 Chicago Cubs 7, San Diego Padres 1 White Sox 6, Tigers 2 – Hendriks gets win on Burger slam, White Sox beat Tigers 6-2
Our final WSJM Sports Player of the Week for the 2022-2023 season is Jake Hindenach of Paw Paw Red Wolves baseball. For the week, Paw Paw went 2-2, sweeping Niles 10-2 and 10-3 and then being swept
NBA – 2023 NBA Finals – (best of seven) Last Night Denver Nuggets 104, Miami Heat 93 (DEN leads 1-0) Nuggets 104, Heat 93 – Jokic gets triple-double, Nuggets roll past Heat 104-93 in Game 1 of
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 3, Texas Rangers 2 Los Angeles Angels 12, Chicago White Sox 5 Tampa Bay Rays 4, Chicago Cubs 3 Tigers 3, Rangers 2 – Rogers, Marisnick lead Tigers over
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Texas Rangers 10, Detroit Tigers 6 Chicago White Sox 7, Los Angeles Angels 3 Chicago Cubs 2, Tampa Bay Rays 1 Rangers 10, Tigers 6 – Grant Anderson wins in
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Texas Rangers 5, Detroit Tigers 0 Los Angeles Angels 6, Chicago White Sox 4 Chicago Cubs 1, Tampa Bay Rays 0 Rangers 5, Tigers 0 – Eovaldi wins 6th straight decision,
We wrap up another season of The Coaches by talking St. Joe, Michigan Lutheran, and Our Lady of the Lake Athletics, and St. Joe Softball…
This week’s WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Kamryn Holland of South Haven Rams Softball. Kamryn is just finishing her junior at South Haven and current has a 3.95 GPA.
The Rams went 3-2 last week, but it included a win over Division 1 Mattawan, and a pair of wins in the SAC Conference Tournament. Kamryn was 8 of 16 at the plate with 6 singles, 2 home runs, 4 RBI’s, 5 stolen bases. And she struck out once….. the first time she struck out… all season long!!!!
We sat down with Kamryn and Rams Coach Wilma Wilson at South Haven High School and talked about the just concluded regular season and how they’re preparing for the upcoming state tournament.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Last Night
Detroit Tigers 7, Chicago White Sox 2
New York Mets 10, Chicago Cubs 1
Tigers 7, White Sox 2 – Faedo fans a career-best 10, helping Tigers to a 7-2 win over White Sox
Alex Faedo struck out a career-high 10 batters in six innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-2. Faedo (1-2) has 22 strikeouts and one walk in four starts this season. He allowed two runs on three hits against the White Sox. Lucas Giolito (3-4) matched a career-high with seven walks and allowed four runs in 3 2/3 innings. Giolito gave up six hits, including a home run, and struck out four. He was also called for two pitch-clock violations. In all, the White Sox walked 11 hitters, but failed to draw any themselves.
Mets 10, Cubs 1 – Alonso hits MLB-best 19th HR, Carrasco gets 1st win as Mets rout Cubs 10-1 to avoid sweep
Pete Alonso launched his major league-leading 19th home run and Carlos Carrasco earned his first win this season as the New York Mets routed the Chicago Cubs 10-1 to avoid a three-game sweep. Brett Baty knocked in New York’s first two runs and the Mets pounded out 15 hits on a chilly night at Wrigley Field to ruin Kyle Hendricks’ season debut for the Cubs in his return from a serious shoulder injury. Jeff McNeil had three hits and scored three times. New York got four straight hits with two outs in a three-run third inning and took a 4-1 lead on Starling Marte’s two-run single. Alonso added a two-run homer in the seventh and Brandon Nimmo laced a two-run triple in the eighth. Dansby Swanson homered for Chicago.
Tonight
Cincinnati (Greene 0-4) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 6-1), 2:20 p.m.
Chicago White Sox (Lynn 3-5) at Detroit (Wentz 1-4), 6:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:15
MLB – Manfred: Vote on Athletics’ Las Vegas move could take place at June meetings
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says a vote on the Oakland Athletics’ prospective move to Las Vegas potentially could come when the league’s owners meet next month. Manfred noted that “it’s very difficult to have a timeline” regarding the move “until there’s actually a deal to be considered.” The MLB owners meetings take place June 13-15 in New York. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo said Wednesday that legislative leaders and the Athletics had reached a tentative agreement on a $1.5 billion stadium funding plan that would lure the franchise to Las Vegas.
NHL – NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Last Night
Western Conference Finals
Dallas Stars 3, Vegas Golden Knights 2 – OT (VGK leads 3-1)
Stars 3, Golden Knights 2 – OT –Pavelski scores OT power play, Stars beat Golden Knights 3-2 to avoid West sweep
Joe Pavelski scored on a power play at 3:18 of overtime and the Dallas Stars avoided a sweep in the Western Conference final with a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night. Jason Robertson scored twice for his first career multigoal playoff game for Dallas, which played without suspended captain Jamie Benn. Jake Oettinger had 37 saves, two nights after he was pulled 7:10 into Game 3 after allowing three goals on five shots. Benn was suspended two games by the NHL on Wednesday for his cross-check with his stick landing near the neck of Vegas captain Mark Stone in the first two minutes of Game 3 on Tuesday night. William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault scored for Vegas.
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Last Night
Eastern Conference Finals
Boston Celtics 110, Miami Heat 97 (MIA leads 3-2)
Celtics 110, Heat 97 – Celtics thrive on 3s, beat Heat 110-97 in Game 5 to extend East finals
Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, helping lead the charge as the Boston Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110-97 in Game 5 on to extend the Eastern Conference finals. Marcus Smart had 23 points and five steals. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown finished with 21 points apiece as the Celtics claimed their second straight win and trimmed Miami’s series lead to 3-2. It keeps alive Boston’s hopes of becoming the first team in NBA history to overcome a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven series. Game 6 is Saturday in Miami. Duncan Robinson led the Heat with 18 points.
NFL – Suspended Lions WR Williams says he wasn’t aware of NFL rules on gambling
Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams, suspended for the first six games of the season, said he was unaware of the NFL gambling policy that he violated. Williams told reporters Thursday that the suspension hit him out of the blue. The league suspended former Lions players Quintez Cephus and C.J. Moore along with Washington’s Shaka Toney for the entire 2023 season in April for betting on NFL games last year, adding they may petition for reinstatement. Williams and teammate Stanley Berryhill were benched for six games for betting on non-NFL games at a league facility.
NFL – Jaguars sign ex-Broncos PK Brandon McManus, trade Riley Patterson to Lions
The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed Brandon McManus in hopes of upgrading their special teams. The move came two days after Denver dropped the veteran kicker and former team captain. The Jaguars initially waived kicker Riley Patterson to make room for McManus on their 90-man roster but ended up trading him to Detroit for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2026. Patterson was with the Lions in 2021 and during training camp in 2022. McManus had been scheduled to count nearly $5 million against Denver’s salary cap in 2023. The 31-year-old McManus connected on a franchise-most 42 field goals of 50 yards or longer in the regular season and the playoffs.
WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association
Tonight
Washington Mystics at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m.
Golf – PGA – Harry Hall crashes the ‘Block’ party at Colonial with 62.
So much for the Block party at Colonial. California club pro Michael Block had a dream week at the PGA Championship when he made a hole-in-one and tied for 15th. He came back to reality in the Charles Schwab Challenge. Block had three double bogeys on the last four holes and shot 81. He in last place in the 120-man field. Harry Hall of England shot a 62 and leads Harris English by three shots. Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Sam Burns opened with 67s. Jordan Spieth shot a 72. Block says he had a day when everything went wrong.
Indy 500 – 4 years after missing 500 with Alonso, McLaren Racing very much a contender
McLaren Racing missed the Indianapolis 500 in 2019 with Fernando Alonso in a humiliating defeat that could have stopped the team from making a full-time move to IndyCar. But McLaren did enter the series in 2020 and has slowly built itself into a top contender. Arrow McLaren will start all four of its cars in the top 12 in Sunday’s 107th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The team believes the chemistry it has built inside the organization has helped turn it into one of IndyCar’s elite.
Indy 500 – IndyCar driver Stefan Wilson has surgery to repair fracture in back
IndyCar driver Stefan Wilson had surgery to repair a fractured vertebrae that he sustained in practice for the Indianapolis 500. His car owner Don Cusick said Thursday that Wilson was “in great spirits and feeling better.” He was injured during practice on Monday when his car was hit from behind by Katherine Legge, sending both into the wall. Legge was able to climb from her car uninjured. Her team repaired her car and she will start Sunday’s race. Wilson was replaced in the Dreyer & Reinbold entry by Graham Rahal, who failed to qualify in his own Rahal Letterman Lanigan car.
Boxing – Shields to fight Cornejo after Gabriels removed
Claressa Shields has a new opponent for her marquee fight in the Motor City. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and women’s middleweight champion is now scheduled to face top-ranked contender Maricela Cornejo on June 3 at Little Caesars Arena. Shields was scheduled to box Hanna Gabriels, but the Costa Rican was removed from the card on Thursday due to results from a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association test earlier this month. The 36-year-old Cornejo is ranked No. 1 among contenders in the 160-pound division after winning three straight fights.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
West Michigan 4, Lake County 0
Dayton 4, South Bend 2
Fort Wayne 8, Lansing 1
Great Lakes 2, Peoria 1
Tonight
Lake County Captains at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m.
Dayton Dragons at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
Lansing Lugnuts at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 7:05 p.m.
Great Lakes Loons at Peoria Chiefs, 7:35 p.m
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Baseball
Lawrecnce 6, Our Lady Of The Lake 4 – Game 1
Lawrence 13, Our Lady Of The Lake 3 – Game 2
Eau Claire 16, Benton Harbor 1
Watervliet 5, Berrien Springs 1 – Game 1
Watervliet 3, Berrien Springs 0 – Game 2
Coloma 11, River Valley 1 – Game 1
Coloma 5, River Valley 2 – Game 2
Coldwater 5, Otsego 2 – Game 1
Coldwater 3, Otsego 2 – Game 2
Allegan 18, Comstock 3 – Game 1
Allegan 16, Comstock 1 – Game 2
Decatur 8, Cassopolis 3 – Game 1
Decatur 11, Cassopolis 1 – Game 2
Gobles 6, Lawton 5 – Game 1
Gobles 10, Lawton 9 – Game 2
Softball
Mattawan 1, Lakeshore 0 – Game 1
Mattawan 11, Lakeshore 5 – Game 2
Coloma 14, Gobles 1 – Game 1
Coloma 10, Gobles 3 – Game 2
Dowagiac 11, Decatur 6 – Game 1
Dowagiac 10, Decatur 6 – Game 2
Cassopolis 15, Lawton 3 – Game 1
Cassopolis 11, Lawton 5 – Game 2
Girls Soccer – Districts
Division 2 at Lakeshore (Round 1 at local sites)
Edwardsburg 3, Niles 0
Division 3 at Unity Christian (Round 1 at local sites)
Allegan 6, Hopkins 1
Division 4 at Our Lady of the Lake (Round 1 at local sites)
Bridgman 2, Brandywine 0
Division 4 at Kalamazoo Hackett (Round 1 at local sites)
Schoolcraft 8, Comstock 1
Today
Baseball
Lakeshore Round Robin
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s at Lakeshore, 3:00 p.m.
Grand Blanc at Lakeshore, 5:15 p.m.
Other games
Sturgis at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 4:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Niles, 4:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Centreville, 4:30 p.m.
Fennville at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Bangor at Michigan Lutheran, 4:15 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Edwardsburg, 4:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Centreville, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Districts
Division 3 at Unity Christian (Round 1 at local sites)
Delton-Kellogg at Fennville, 5:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Our Lady of the Lake (Round 1 at local sites)
Marcellus at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Hartford (Round 1 at local sites)
Covert at Bangor, 5:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Kalamazoo Hackett (Round 1 at local sites)
Vermontville Maple Valley at Kal. Hackett, 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
Baseball
Lakeshore Round Robin
Lakeshore vs Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, 10:00 a.m.
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s vs Grand Blanc, 12:00 p.m.
Lakeshore vs Grand Blanc, 2:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 6, Kansas City Royals 4
Chicago White Sox 6, Cleveland Guardians 0
Chicago Cubs 4, New York Mets 2
Tigers 6, Royals 4 – Short hits pinch-hit, three-run homer, Tigers beat Royals 6-4
Pinch-hitter Zack Short hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Riley Greene also homered, doubled and scored twice for the Tigers in the game that was delayed 29 minutes by rain. Will Vest (1-0) retired all four hitters he faced, striking out two. Alex Lange picked up his ninth save in 10 tries. Greene led off the inning with a double and went to third on an infield single by Matt Vierling. Short drove them both home with the first pinch-hit home run of his career, a 416-foot shot to left field off Josh Taylor
White Sox 6, Guardians 0 – Kopech strikes out nine, White Sox roll to 6-0 win over Guardians
Michael Kopech struck out nine and allowed two hits over seven dominant innings, Romy González had a two-run double and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0. Kopech, who retired the first 16 batters in his last start against Kansas City, did not allow a baserunner until Josh Naylor singled leading off the fifth. The right-hander walked one and extended his shutout streak to 15 innings in his last two outings. The Guardians only pushed one player into scoring position and were blanked for the sixth time. Andrés Giménez had the other hit off Kopech, who held the Royals and Cleveland to a combined three singles while striking out 19 in back-to-back wins.
Cubs 4, Mets 2 – Marcus Stroman pitches 8 sparkling innings, Cubs beat Mets 4-2
Marcus Stroman pitched eight efficient innings to help the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Wednesday night. Nico Hoerner homered in Chicago’s second straight victory since coming home after a 2-7 trip. Seiya Suzuki also drove in a run with a double off Japanese countryman Kodai Senga. Stroman (4-4) threw just 88 pitches in his longest outing of the season, 59 for strikes. The right-hander allowed four hits, struck out three and walked two. Stroman helped himself by starting a 1-6-3 double play in the sixth, and then pounded his chest in celebration. Mark Leiter Jr. worked a 1-2-3 ninth for his second save.
Tonight
Chicago White Sox (Giolito 3-3) at Detroit (Faedo 0-2), 6:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:15
N.Y. Mets (Carrasco 0-2) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 0-0), 7:40 p.m.
MLB – A’s, Nevada leaders reach tentative ballpark agreement
Nevada Governor. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a preliminary agreement between his office, state legislative leaders and the Oakland Athletics for a stadium funding plan. It comes after weeks of negotiations over how much public assistance the state will contribute to a $1.5 billion ballpark in Las Vegas. The preliminary agreement indicates a funding bill could come to the Nevada Legislature in the coming days. It still needs approval from both the Senate and Assembly, with less than two weeks until the session ends. The A’s have been looking for years for a home to replace Oakland Coliseum, where the team has played since arriving from Kansas City for the 1968 season.
NHL – NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Last Night
Eastern Conference Finals
Florida Panthers 4, Carolina Hurricanes 3 (FLA wins 4-0)
Panthers 4, Hurricanes 3 – Tkachuk sends Panthers to Stanley Cup Final, after topping Hurricanes 4-3 for sweep
Matthew Tkachuk scored a power-play goal with 4.9 seconds left, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 36 shots to cap off a brilliant series, and the Florida Panthers earned their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 27 years by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 to win the Eastern Conference title in a sweep. Tkachuk’s goal was his second of the night — and maybe the biggest in Panthers’ history. The Panthers will play either Vegas or Dallas for the Stanley Cup starting sometime next week; Vegas currently leads the Western Conference title series 3-0. Ryan Lomberg and Anthony Duclair had the other goals for Florida, which swept a series for the first time in franchise history.
Tonight
Western Conference Finals
Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars, 8:00 p.m. (VGK leads 3-0)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Tonight
Eastern Conference Finals
Miami Heat at Boston Celtics, 8:30 p.m. (MIA leads 3-1)
NBA – Still down 3-1 to Heat, Celtics cling to hope as East finals shift back to Boston
The Celtics finally found cohesion between their defense and offense in their Game 4 win, capitalizing off 16 Heat turnovers and finding their 3-point shot. Now down 3-1, the question is whether Boston can carry that energy home, a place where it is just 4-5 this postseason to keep alive its hopes of extending the series. At the very least the Celtics’ win made their hopes of becoming the first NBA team in 151 tries to overcome a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven series shift from insurmountable back to possible heading into Game 5.
NBA – Ja Morant is ‘fine,’ police say after welfare check due to cryptic post
Police in Tennessee have conducted a welfare check on suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and say “he is fine” after cryptic messages appeared on his Instagram account and were later deleted. The post from Wednesday included messages and pictures saying “Love ya ma,” “Love ya pops” and “You da greatest babygirl love ya.” A fourth message simply read: “Bye.” Shelby County Sheriff’s Office spokesman John Morris told The Associated Press deputies checked on Morant at his home Wednesday morning. Morris says Morant told them he was “taking a break from social media.” Morant was suspended from all team activities May 14 after a video showed him flashing a gun for a second time.
NCAA – NCAA survey shows 58% are wagering; athlete-only study is set for fall
An NCAA-commissioned survey of 18- to 22-year-olds shows more than half acknowledged placing sports wagers and two-thirds of those who live on college campuses saying they engage in betting. The survey results come less than a month after the baseball coach at Alabama and athletes at Iowa and Iowa State were found to have made wagers in violation of NCAA rules. The purpose of the survey was to explore the prevalence of gambling. Thirty-percent of the 3,500 respondents said their typical wager was between $10 and $20. But 6% said they have lost more than $500 in a single day.
NCAA – NCAA tax records show ex-president Emmert paid nearly $3.3 million in 2021
NCAA tax records show former president Mark Emmert was paid nearly $3.3 million in 2021. Emmert’s 13-year tenure leading the NCAA officially ended in March. In April 2022, the association announced Emmert would step down. He was replaced by former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker. Emmert received almost $2.8 million in salary and another $83,000 in bonuses. Overall, NCAA revenue increased 10% to $1.22 billion in the 2021-22 fiscal year, while its expenses rose 16% to $1.19 billion. Those expenses included $53 million in legal fees.
Indy 500, Coca-Cola 600, Formula 1 Grand Prix highlight Memorial Day weekend
Auto racing’s biggest weekend looms with the 107th Indianapolis 500, Coca-Cola 600 in NASCAR and Formula One’s Monaco Grand Prix. Alex Palou seeks consecutive wins at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after claiming the pole for Sunday’s 107th running of the 500. He won the Indy Grand Prix there earlier this month. Later that day, NASCAR’s longest race commences with the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The day begins with F-1’s Monaco Grand Prix through the streets of Monte Carlo, which arguably offers the best scenery along with the world’s best race car drivers.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Yesterday
Dayton 4, South Bend 1
Lake County 4, West Michigan 0
Fort Wayne 5, Lansing 3
Great Lakes 7, Peoria 4
Tonight
Lake County Captains at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m..
Dayton Dragons at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
Lansing Lugnuts at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 7:05 p.m.
Great Lakes Loons at Peoria Chiefs, 7:35 p.m
MHSAA – 2023 State Football Finals pushed back to Saturday and Sunday
It was announced on Wednesday that Michigan State’s game against Penn State this fall will be played on Black Friday at Ford Field in Detroit, a day after the Lions traditional Thanksgiving Day game. However in previous years, the day after the Lions game was traditional reserved for the MHSAA High School State Football Championships. However since Michigan State’s game was moved to Ford Field, the high school state finals games will be pushed back to Saturday and Sunday instead of Friday and Saturday.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Soccer – Districts
Division 2 at Lakeshore (Round 1 at local sites)
Plainwell 5, St. Joseph 0
Otsego 2, Paw Paw 0
Division 2 at Coldwater (Round 1 at local sites)
Gull Lake 4, Coldwater 0
Harper Creek 8, Sturgis 0
Vicksburg 8, Charlottte 0
Marshall 4, Battle Creek Pennfield 0
Division 3 at Three Rivers (Round 1 at local sites)
Berrien Springs 5, Buchanan 2
Dowagiac 6, Constantine 0
Division 4 at Hartford (Round 1 at local sites)
Watervliet 2, Coloma 0
Lawton 5, Hartford 0
Division 4 at Kalamazoo Hackett (Round 1 at local sites)
Calhoun Christian 5, Bronson 0
Division 4 at Saugatuck (Round 1 at local sites)
Holland Black River 3, Wyoming Potters House 1
Division 1 at Kalamazoo Central (Round 1 at local sites)
Battle Creek Lakeview 9, Battle Creek Central 0
Loy Norrix 2, Kalamazoo Central 1 – OT
Baseball
Battle Creek Lakeview 8, St. Joseph 3 – Game 1
Battle Creek Lakeview 18, St. Joseph 9 – Game 2
Lakeshore 9, Loy Norrix 0 – Game 1
Lakeshore 15, Loy Norrix 2 – Game 2
Michigan Lutheran 4, Our Lady Of The Lake 1 – Game 1
Michigan Lutheran 3, Our Lady Of The Lake 0 – Game 2
South Haven 12, Paw Paw 2 – Game 1
South Haven 7, Paw Paw 6 – Game 2
Plainwell 4, Schoolcraft 3 – Game 1
Schoolcraft 7, Plainwell 1 – Game 2
Bridgman 16, Saugatuck 1 – Game 1
Bridgman 11, Saugatuck 1 – Game 2
Brandywine 10, Hartford 0 – Game 1
Brandywine 10, Hartford 0 – Game 2
Decatur 12, Centreville 0 – Game 1
Decatur 15, Centreville 0 – Game 2
Lawrence 10, Comstock 0 – Game 1
Lawrence 6, Comstock 5 – Game 2
Watervliet 6, Climax-Scotts 0
Softball
St. Joseph 4, Battle Creek Lakeview 3 – Game 1
St. Joseph 13, Battle Creek Lakeview 9 – Game 2
Lakeshore 17, Loy Norrix 0 – Game 1
Lakeshore 19, Loy Norrix 3 – Game 2
Michigan Lutheran 10, Our Lady Of The Lake 0 – Game 2
Michigan Lutheran 10, Our Lady Of The Lake 3 – Game 2
South Haven 4, Paw Paw 3 – Game 1
Paw Paw 3, South Haven 2 – Game 2
Plainwell 15, Burr Oak 0 – Game 1
Plainwell 11, Burr Oak 7 – Game 2
Buchanan 7, Vicksburg 3 – Game 1
Vicksburg 20, Buchanan 14 – Game 2
Bridgman 15, Saugatuck 5 – Game 1
Bridgman 22, Saugatuck 3 – Game 2
Watervliet 3, Centreville 2 – Game 1
Watervliet 20, Centreville 4 – Game 2
White Pigeon At Colon, 4:30 P.M.
Lawrence 13, Comstock 1 – Game 1
Lawrence 11, Comstock 4 – Game 2
Today
Baseball
Our Lady of the Lake at Lawrence, 4:15 p.m.
Benton Harbor at Eau Claire, 4:30 p.m.
Watervliet at Berrien Springs, 4:15 p.m.
River Valley at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
Otsego at Coldwater, 4:00 p.m.
Allegan at Comstock, 4:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Decatur, 4:00 p.m.
Lawton at Gobles, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Mattawan at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m.
Coloma at Gobles, 4:30 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at Eau Claire, 4:15 p.m.
Dowagiac at Decatur, 4:00 p.m.
Allegan at Comstock, 4:30 p.m.
Lawton at Cassopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Otsego at Coldwater, 4:00 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Districts
Division 2 at Lakeshore (Round 1 at local sites)
Edwardsburg at Niles, 5:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Unity Christian (Round 1 at local sites)
Hopkins at Allegan, 6:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Our Lady of the Lake (Round 1 at local sites)
Brandywine at Bridgman, 5:30 p.m.
Division 4 at Kalamazoo Hackett (Round 1 at local sites)
Schoolcraft at Comstock, 5:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Last Night
Kansas City Royals 4, Detroit Tigers 1
Chicago White Sox 4, Cleveland Guardians 2
Chicago Cubs 7, New York Mets 2
Royals 4, Tigers 1 – Royals snap 4-game skid with 4-1 win over Tigers
Maikel Garcia had three hits, an RBI and a run and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game losing streak. Mike Mayers allowed one run on six hits in 4 2/3 innings in his first start for the Royals. He struck out a career-high eight and walked one. Jose Cuas (3-0) was the winner, and Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless ninth for his second save. Eduardo Rodriguez (4-4) took the loss. He allowed four runs — two earned — on eight hits in five innings. He struck out nine and walked two.
White Sox 4, Guardians 2 – González, Grandal, and Cease lead White Sox rally to top Guardians 4-2
Romy González’s two-run double broke a seventh-inning tie and sent the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians. González snapped a 2-2 tie with his hard hit off Cleveland rookie Logan Allen, who was probably left in the game one batter too many by Guardians manager Terry Francona. Yasmani Grandal homered for the White Sox, who have won four of five to stay within striking distance in the wide-open and winnable AL Central. Chicago’s rally helped Dylan Cease win for the first time since April 10. Rookie Will Brennan homered for the Guardians.
Cubs 7, Mets 2 – Christopher Morel homers again as Chicago Cubs beat New York Mets 7-2
Christopher Morel, Matt Mervis and Seiya Suzuki homered and the Chicago Cubs cooled off the New York Mets with a 7-2 victory. Mervis had three RBIs for the Cubs in the opener of a nine-game homestand. Morel extended his homer streak to five games with a solo shot against Stephen Nogosek in the seventh inning. He became the first player with such a streak for the Cubs since Sammy Sosa in June 1998. New York had won five in a row — all by one run. But Tylor Megill turned in his worst start of the season, sending manager Buck Showalter to the loss on his 67th birthday.
Today
Chicago White Sox (Kopech 2-4) at Cleveland (Quantrill 2-2), 1:10 p.m.
N.Y. Mets (Senga 4-2) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 3-4), 7:40 p.m.
Detroit (Boyd 3-3) at Kansas City (Greinke 1-5), 7:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:15
NHL – NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Last Night
Western Conference Finals
Vegas Golden Knights 4, Dallas Stars 0 (VGK leads 3-0)
Golden Knights 4, Stars 0 – Vegas 1 win from another Stanley Cup Final after 4-0 win over Stars in Game 3
Jonathan Marchessault and the Vegas Golden Knights are one more win from reaching another Stanley Cup Final. Marchessault had the first of three goals in the game’s first 7 1/2 minutes for Vegas in a 4-0 win over the Dallas Stars to take a 3-0 series lead in Western Conference Final. Game 4 is Thursday night. The Knights are looking to advance to their second Cup final in the franchise’s six seasons. Adin Hill stopped 33 shots for his second shutout this postseason. The Knights knocked Jake Oettinger out with three goals on their first five shots.
Tonight
Eastern Conference Finals
Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers, 8:00 p.m. (FLA leads 3-0)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Last Night
Eastern Conference Finals
Boston Celtics 116, Miami Heat 99 . (MIA leads 3-1)
Celtics 116, Heat 99 – Tatum scores 34, Celtics stave off elimination by topping Heat 116-99 in Game 4
Jayson Tatum scored 34 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown each added 16 points and the Boston Celtics staved off elimination in the Eastern Conference finals by running away in the second half to beat the Miami Heat 116-99 in Game 4 on Tuesday night. Jimmy Butler scored 29 for Miami, which led by nine in the second half before getting outscored 48-22 in a 14-minute stretch that turned the game and perhaps the series completely around. Miami still leads the series 3-1 with game 5 on Thursday night back in Boston.
NFL – NFL expects fewer kickoff returns with new fair catch rule inside 2
The NFL has pushed the kickoff return further toward irrelevance with a priority on player safety. League owners voted for a one-year trial of an enhanced touchback rule that will give the receiving team the ball at its own 25 with a fair catch of a kickoff anywhere behind that yard line. The proposal passed despite coaches and players across the league saying they didn’t like it. They argued that it will create uglier plays with squib and corner kicks that are impossible for fair catches.
NFL – Bears, Fields seeking payoff after offseason investments
It’s been a big offseason for Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. He walked in Ohio State’s graduation ceremony two weeks ago after earning a degree in consumer and family financial services. He also has some major additions to his supporting cast after the Bears made moves they hope will help their quarterback develop. Fields says that’s “a great feeling.” He addressed the media Tuesday for the first time since the end of the season. Since then, the Bears traded the No. 1 pick in the draft to quarterback-needing Carolina for receiver DJ Moore. They also made several additions to their offensive line.
NFL – Rodgers strains calf during warmups, sits out first Jets practice open to media
Aaron Rodgers never made it past warmups in his first New York Jets practice in front of the media. The 39-year-old quarterback strained a calf while participating in conditioning drills Tuesday. Rodgers watched quarterback drills and remained on the field during practice, but was without his helmet and threw no passes. Rodgers downplayed the injury and said it’s not too serious. New York acquired Rodgers from Green Bay on April 26. Organized team activities began Monday and Rodgers participated. The session Tuesday marked the first with media in attendance.
NFL – Bills Damar Hamlin eases back into practice 5 months since near-death experience
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin eased his way back onto the practice field by taking part in individual drills and stretching sessions during the team’s voluntary minicamp some five months after having a near-death experience on the field. Coach Sean McDermott said the team is taking things one day at a time when asked of Hamlin’s status. McDermott did not provide any timetable as to when Hamlin can begin on-field sessions a month after being cleared to resume his career. The 25-year-old Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati on Jan. 2.
NFL – NFL, Goodell close to finalizing 3-year contract extension, ending in 2027
Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL have agreed on the framework of a three-year contract extension that will keep him in place until 2027. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay confirmed the development on Tuesday at the league meetings in Minnesota. Goodell’s current deal expires in 2024. He has been commissioner of the league since replacing Paul Tagliabue in 2006. Irsay says he’s under the impression Goodell will retire after the extended contract expires and be involved in the development of his successor.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
South Bend 3, Dayton 2
Lake County 17, West Michigan 9
Lansing 11, Fort Wayne 4
Peoria 3, Great Lakes 2
Today
Dayton Dragons at South Bend Cubs, 11:05 a.m.
Lake County Captains at West Michigan Whitecaps, 11:05 a.m.
Lansing Lugnuts at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 6:35 p.m.
Great Lakes Loons at Peoria Chiefs, 7:35 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Baseball
Bangor 24, Benton Harbor 11
Edwardsburg 8, Sturgis 1 – Game 1
Edwardsburg 7, Sturgis 3 – Game 2
Paw Paw 10, Niles 2 – Game 1
Paw Paw 10, Niles 3 – Game 2
Otsego 11, Three Rivers 1 – Game 1
Three Rivers 7, Otsego 6 – Game 2
Mattawan 4, Parchment 1 – Game 1
Parchment 7, Mattawan 5 – Game 2
Bridgman 12, Dowagiac 0 – Game 1
Bridgman 15, Dowagiac 0 – Game 2
Brandywine 4, River Valley 3 – Game 1
Brandywine 11, River Valley 1 – Game 2
South Haven 15, Martin 3 – Game 1
South Haven 18, Martin 3 – Game 2
Lawton 17, Marcellus 6
Coloma 16, Delton-Kellogg 6 – Game 1
Coloma 10, Delton-Kellogg 0 – Game 2
Allegan 6, Gobles 3 – Game 1
Allegan 14, Gobles 10 – Game 2
Softball
Edwardsburg 18, Sturgis 0 – Game 1
Edwardsburg 15, Sturgis 0 – Game 2
Paw Paw 10, Niles 2 – Game 1
Niles 12, Paw Paw 7 – Game 2
Three Rivers 11, Otsego 10 – Game 1
Three Rivers 12, Otsego 2 – Game 2
Dowagiac 12, Bridgman 3 – Game 1
Dowagiac 25, Bridgman 12 – Game 2
Brandywine 4, River Valley 3 – Game 1
Brandywine 11, River Valley 1 – Game 2
Centreville 4, Decatur 0 – Game 1
Centreville 5, Decatur 1 – Game 2
Mendon 7, Bangor 3 – Game 1
Mendon 14, Bangor 4 – Game 2
Coloma 11, Delton-Kellogg 1 – Game 1
Coloma 5, Delton-Kellogg 3 – Game 2
Gobles 13, Allegan 3 – Game 1
Gobles 21, Allegan 6 – Game 2
Watervliet 6, Kalamazoo Christian 4 – Game 1
Watervliet 12, Kalamazoo Christian 1 – Game 2
Girls Soccer – Districts
Division 1 at Kalamazoo Central (Round 1 at local sites)
Mattawan 4, Portage Northern 3 – Shootout
Division 3 at Three Rivers (Round 1 at local sites)
Three Rivers 9, Parchment 1
Girls Soccer – Regular Season
Michigan Lutheran 6, Brandywine 1
Kalamazoo Christian 6, Fennville 0
Today
Girls Soccer – Districts
Division 2 at Lakeshore (Round 1 at local sites)
Plainwell at St. Joseph, 6:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Otsego, 4:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Coldwater (Round 1 at local sites)
Gull Lake at Coldwater, 6:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Harper Creek, 6:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Charlotte, 6:00 p.m.
Marshall at BC Pennfield, 6:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Three Rivers (Round 1 at local sites)
Berrien Springs at Buchanan, 5:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Constantine, 5:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Hartford (Round 1 at local sites)
Coloma at Watervliet, 5:30 p.m.
Hartford at Lawton, 5:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Kalamazoo Hackett (Round 1 at local sites)
Calhoun Christian at Bronson, 5:30 p.m.
Division 4 at Saugatuck (Round 1 at local sites)
Wyo. Potter’s House at Holland Black River, 5:30 p.m.
Division 1 at Kalamazoo Central (Round 1 at local sites)
Battle Creek Central at B.C. Lakeview, 5:30 p.m.
Loy Norrix at Kalamazoo Central, 6:00 p.m.
Baseball
St. Joseph at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 4:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Michigan Lutheran, 4:15 p.m.
Paw Paw at South Haven, 4:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Plainwell, 4:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Bridgman, 4:00 p.m.
Hartford at Brandywine, 4:30 p.m.
Decatur at Centreville, 4:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Colon, 4:30 p.m.
Lawrence at Comstock, 4:30 p.m.
Watervliet at Climax-Scotts, 5:00 p.m.
Softball
St. Joseph at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 4:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Michigan Lutheran, 4:15 p.m.
Benton Harbor at Eau Claire, 4:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at South Haven, 4:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Burr Oak, 4:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Vicksburg, 4:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Bridgman, 4:00 p.m.
Hartford at Brandywine, 4:30 p.m.
Watervliet at Centreville, 4:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Colon, 4:30 p.m.
Lawrence at Comstock, 4:30 p.m.
Martin at Galesburg-Augusta, 4:30 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 8, Kansas City Royals 5 – F/10
Cleveland Guardians 3, Chicago White Sox 0
Cubs were off
Tigers 8, Royals 5 – F/10 – Báez hits 3-run double in 10th to lift Tigers past Royals 8-5 in 10 innings
Javier Báez hit a bases-clearing double in the 10th inning for his third hit of the night to lift the Detroit Tigers to an 8-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a three-game series. Matt Vierling had three hits, including a home run, and four RBIs for the Tigers. Alex Lange (2-0) earned the victory with two hitless innings of relief. Jose Cisnero picked up his first save. Scott Barlow (1-3) allowed Báez’s winning hit and took the loss. Detroit batters walked 10 times, the first time the Tigers had eight or more walks in consecutive games since June 13-14, 2016.
Guardians 3, White Sox 0 – Zunino hits 2-run homer, Guardians beat White Sox 3-0 to end slide
Rookie Hunter Gaddis pitched six strong innings for his first major league win and struggling Cleveland catcher Mike Zunino connected for a two-run homer, sending the Guardians over the Chicago White Sox 3-0. Gaddis was recalled earlier in the day from Triple-A Columbus and gave the Guardians a badly needed quality start after they were swept over the weekend in New York, losing all three to the Mets by one run. Zunino, who has been a target of fan complaints because he’s not been hitting, belted his third homer in the seventh off reliever Gregory Santos. Before he connected, Zunino was in a 1 for 31 slump with 21 strikeouts. The White Sox had their three-game winning streak stopped.
Tonight
Chicago White Sox (Cease 2-3) at Cleveland (Allen 1-1), 6:10 p.m.
N.Y. Mets (Senga 4-2) at Chicago Cubs (Smyly 4-1), 7:40 p.m.
Detroit (Rodriguez 4-3) at Kansas City (TBD), 7:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:15
MLB – Guardians rookie Brennan accidentally kills bird on infield during game
Cleveland rookie Will Brennan hit a hard grounder that accidentally killed a bird wandering on the infield grass in the Guardians’ 3-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox. With none out and a runner at first base, Brennan hit a smash that connected with a small bird who had wandered into a dangerous place. The ball sent the bird, well, flying and when Brennan got to first he reacted by putting his hands on his helmet and grimacing. Following the game, Brennan posted an apology on Twitter. It’s the second time in a week that a major league player has unintentionally killed a bird.
MLB – A’s broadcaster Glen Kuiper let go after racial slur on air
Oakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper was let go by NBC Sports California after using a racial slur during a telecast while describing a trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Kuiper was suspended by the network earlier this month following his slur that aired during a pregame segment of an A’s game against the Kansas City Royals on May 5. Kuiper talked about a trip to the museum with colleague Dallas Braden but seemingly mispronounced the word “Negro,” making it sound instead like a slur. NBC Sports California says after an internal review that the network decided to “end its relationship” with Kuiper.
NHL – NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Yesterday
Eastern Conference Finals
Florida Panthers 1, Carolina Hurricanes 0 (FLA leads 3-0)
Panthers 1, Hurricanes 0 – Bobrovsky gets shutout, Panthers top Hurricanes 1-0 for 3-0 lead in East final
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 32 shots for his first career playoff shutout, Sam Reinhart scored a power-play goal midway through the second period and the Florida Panthers moved one win away from a most improbable trip to the Stanley Cup Final by blanking the Carolina Hurricanes 1-0. Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett had the assists on Reinhart’s goal for Florida, which now leads the Eastern Conference final 3-0. The Panthers haven’t played for the Stanley Cup since 1996, but can clinch a trip to the title round with a win in Game 4 on Wednesday.
Tonight
Western Conference Finals
Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars, 8:00 p.m. (VGK leads 2-0)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Last Night
Western Conference Finals
Denver Nuggets 113, Los Angeles Lakers 111 (DEN wins 4-0)
Nuggets 113, Lakers 111 – Jokic leads Denver Nuggets past LeBron’s Lakers 113-111, into their first NBA Finals
The Denver Nuggets are going to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists as the Nuggets swept the Western Conference finals with a 113-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4. Jamal Murray scored 25 points for the top-seeded Nuggets, who overcame LeBron James’ 31-point first half and a 15-point halftime deficit to earn their first conference title in 47 seasons in the NBA. James finished with 40 points after the highest-scoring postseason half of his matchless career.
Tonight
Eastern Conference Finals
Boston Celtics at Miami Heat, 8:30 p.m. (MIA leads 3-0)
NBA – LeBron posts historic first half, questions future after Lakers eliminated
LeBron James began the final game of his 20th NBA season with the highest-scoring postseason half of his matchless NBA career. He ended it by questioning how much longer he plans to chase history after his Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the Western Conference finals. James set a personal record with 31 points in the first half of Game 4, but the Denver Nuggets ended the Lakers’ season with a 113-111 victory. The 38-year-old James finished with 40 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists and immense frustration after Los Angeles’ remarkable late-season rally ended with four consecutive defeats.
NFL – NFL approves limited flexible scheduling for Thursday night games
NFL owners have approved a flexible scheduling policy for Thursday night games on Amazon Prime Video. The rule covers Weeks 13-17, and teams would have their games moved only with at least 28 days’ notice. The league could push a Thursday night matchup in that range to Sunday afternoon if there is a more desirable game. The mechanism is currently in place for Sunday night and Monday night games. The flexible scheduling for Thursday night games was approved on a trial basis for 2023 only. Owners also approved at their spring meetings a rule allowing teams to play an emergency quarterback from the inactive list if the first two are injured during a game.
NFL – Super Bowl goes back to Bay Area; 49ers to host in 2026 at Levi’s Stadium
The Super Bowl will return to the Bay Area in 2026 at the home of the San Francisco 49ers. NFL owners approved the site at their spring meetings. This will be the third time for the big game in the Bay Area. Levi’s Stadium hosted Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara when Denver beat Carolina. The 49ers won Super Bowl 19 at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto when they beat Miami after the 1984 season. The 2026 game will be Super Bowl 60. The next Super Bowl is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Indy 500 – Wilson fractures vertebrae in crash with Legge in Indy 500 practice session
Stefan Wilson fractured a vertebrae during a heavy crash with Katherine Legge in practice for the Indianapolis 500 on Monday. The British driver will not be allowed back into the car for Sunday’s race. Wilson was immobilized on a stretcher and wearing a neck brace but gave a thumbs-up as he was loaded into an ambulance and taken to the hospital. Legge was able to climb from the cockpit of her crumpled machine on her own. It was the first wreck in the two-week build-up to the race. It was unclear who will step into Wilson’s car for Sunday, but JR Hildebrand has been at the speedway. He’s made 12 consecutive starts, nearly winning as a rookie in 2011 before finishing second, but could not put together a ride this year.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Yesterday
No games last night
Tonight
Dayton Dragons at South Bend Cubs, 6:05 p.m.
Lake County Captains at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:05 p.m.
Lansing Lugnuts at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 6:35 p.m.
Great Lakes Loons at Peoria Chiefs, 7:35 p.m
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Baseball
Lakeshore 4, Battle Creek Lakeview 3 – Game 1
Lakeshore 3, Battle Creek Lakeview 2 – Game 2
St. Joseph 6, Gull Lake 5 – F/8 – Game 1
St. Joseph 5, Gull Lake 2 – Game 2
Michigan Lutheran 9, Kal. Heritage 2 – Game 1
Michigan Lutheran 16, Kal. Heritage 3 – Game 2
River Valley 13, Eau Claire 3 – Game 1
River Valley 18, Eau Claire 3 – Game 2
Portage Northern 13, Loy Norrix 1 – Game 1
Portage Northern 12, Loy Norrix 5 – Game 2
Vicksburg 8, Centreville 2
Otsego 6, Buchanan 3 – Game 1
Otsego 8, Buchanan 5 – Game 2
Plainwell 4, Schoolcraft 3
Galesburg-Augusta 13, Brandywine 5 – Game 1
Brandywine 5, Galesburg-Augusta 1 – Game 2
Saugatuck 16, Fennville 1 – Game 1
Fennville 14, Saugatuck 7 – Game 2
Decatur 16, Hartford 0 – Game 1
Decatur 15, Hartford 1 – Game 2
Lawrence 24, Bloomingdale 0 – Game 1
Lawrence 10, Bloomingdale 0 – Game 2
Mendon 13, Marcellus 3 – Game 1
Mendon 21, Marcellus 6 – Game 2
Softball
Lakeshore 10, Battle Creek Lakeview 0 – Game 1
Lakeshore 14, Battle Creek Lakeview 1- Game 2
St. Joseph 7, Gull Lake 5 – Game 1
St. Joseph 4, Gull Lake 2 – Game 2
Athens 14, Michigan Lutheran 2 – Game 1
Athens 12, Michigan Lutheran 2 – Game 2
South Haven 15, Martin 0 – Game 1
South Haven 13, Martin 3 – Game 2
Dowagiac 9, Constantine 4 – Game 1
Dowagiac 17, Constantine 3 – Game 2
Mattawan 6, Kalamazoo Central 2 – Game 1
Mattawan 7, Kalamazoo Central 5 – Game 2
Portage Northern 16, Loy Norrix 0 – Game 1
Portage Northern 10, Loy Norrix 0 – Game 2
Vicksburg 13, Centreville 1
Buchanan 3, Otsego 1 – Game 1
Buchanan 15, Otsego 0 – Game 2
Saugatuck 10, Fennville 0 – Game 1
Saugatuck 17, Fennville 6 – Game 2
Bangor 10, Comstock 3 – Game 1
Bangor 17, Comstock 0 – Game 2
Decatur 4, Hartford 1 – Game 1
Decatur 7, Hartford 3 – Game 2
Bloomingdale 18, Lawrence 17 – Game 1
Bloomingdale 6, Lawrence 4 – Game 2
Mendon 15, Marcellus 0 – Game 1
Mendon 9, Marcellus 0 – Game 2
Howardsville Chr. 7, White Pigeon 6 – Game 1
White Pigeon 22, Howardsville Chr. 9 – Game 2
Girls Soccer
Kalamazoo Heritage 5, Michigan Lutheran 1
Kalamazoo Hackett 6, South Haven 0
Lawton 4, Bridgman 0
Buchanan 5, Hartford 3
Dowagiac 4, Bangor 0
Parchment 10, Coloma 2
Delton-Kellogg 5, Watervleit 2
Battle Creek Pennfield 9, Sturgis 1
Comstock 8, Vermontville Maple Valley 0
Today
Baseball
Bangor at Benton Harbor, 4;15 p.m.
Sturgis at Edwardsburg, 4:00 p.m.
Niles at Paw Paw, 4:00 p.m.
Otsego at Three Rivers, 4:00 p.m.
Parchment at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Dowagiac, 4:00 p.m.
River Valley at Brandywine, 4:00 p.m.
Martin at South Haven, 4:30 p.m.
Lawton at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
Allegan at Gobles, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Howardsville Chr. at Our Lady of the Lake, 4:15 p.m.
Sturgis at Edwardsburg, 4:00 p.m.
Niles at Paw Paw, 4:00 p.m.
Otsego at Three Rivers, 4:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Dowagiac, 4:00 p.m.
River Valley at Brandywine, 4:00 p.m.
Decatur at Centreville, 4:30 p.m.
Bangor at Mendon, 4:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
Allegan at Gobles, 4:30 p.m.
Watervliet at Kalamazoo Christian, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Districts
Division 1 at Kalamazoo Central (Round 1 at individual sites)
Portage Northern at Mattawan, 6:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Three Rivers (Round 1 at individual sites)
Parchment at Three Rivers, 6:00 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Regular Season
Michigan Lutheran at Brandywine, 5:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Fennville, 6:00 p.m.
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Trey McGinnis of St. Joseph High School boys track and field. It was a record week for Trey, He won the 100 and 200 meter dash and the SMAC Conference Meet at Portage Central, helping St. Joe finish 2nd, but his times in the 100 and 200 were not only St. Joe school records, but SMAC Conference records as well..
We caught up with Trey and coach Todd Rose before the regional meet last week.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Washington Nationals 6, Detroit Tigers 4
Philadelphia Phillies 2, Chicago Cubs 1
Chicago White Sox 5, Kansas City Royals 2
Nationals 6, Tigers 4 – Adams has career-high 4 hits, Nationals beat Tigers 6-4
Riley Adams had a career-high four hits and finished a triple short of the cycle as the Washington Nationals tied their season high with 18 hits in a 6-4 win over the Detroit Tigers 6-4. Adams homered, singled and doubled in his first three at-bats, then hit a bloop double in the seventh. Ildemaro Vargas hit his first home run since last Aug. 28 and Jeimer Candelario had four singles. Josiah Gray allowed 1 run and 3 hits over 5 inning but matched his career high with 6 walks.
Phillies 2, Cubs 1 – Stott’s pinch homer, Kimbrel’s 399th save lead Phillies over Cubs 2-1
Bryson Stott hit his first career pinch home run, a two-run drive in the seventh inning that led the Philadelphia Phillies over the Chicago Cubs 2-1. After extending their losing streak to five in the series opener, the defending NL champions won the final two games of the set. Taijuan Walker pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings on three days’ rest and Craig Kimbrel got his 399th save, moving within one of becoming the eighth pitcher with 400. Chicago headed to a nine-game homestand after a 2-7 trip.
White Sox 5, Royals 2 – Robert, Lynn star as White Sox beat Royals 5-2 for series sweep
Luis Robert Jr. homered, Lance Lynn pitched six effective innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 for a three-game series sweep. Romy González went 3 for 3 with two RBIs as Chicago won for the fifth time in six games. The White Sox also improved to 12-8 since an ugly 10-game slide. Lynn allowed two runs and four hits in his second straight win. Michael Massey hit a two-run homer for Kansas City, which finished with four hits. The last-place Royals have dropped seven of nine.
Tonight
Chicago White Sox (TBD) at Cleveland (Gaddis 0-1), 6:10 p.m.
Detroit (Lorenzen 2-2) at Kansas City (Singer 3-4), 7:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:15
Cubs are off
NHL – NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Yesterday
Western Conference Finals
Vegas Golden Knights 3, Dallas Stars 2 – OT (VGK leads 2-0)
Golden Knights 3, Stars 2 – OT – Stephenson’s OT goal gives Golden Knights 3-2 win over Stars
Vegas’ Chandler Stephenson jumped on a rebound 1:12 into overtime and hit the back of the net to complete a rally and give the Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday and a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Final. Stephenson, Jonathan Marchessault and Mark Stone each had a goal and an assist for Vegas, and Adin Hill saved 26 shots. Miro Heiskanen and Jason Robertson each scored for the Stars, and Ryan Suter had two assists. Jake Oettinger made 21 saves. Game 3 is Tuesday in Dallas.
Tonight
Eastern Conference Finals
Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers, 8:00 p.m. (FLA leads 2-0)
Golf – PGA – Brooks Koepka delivers another major performance to win PGA
Brooks Koepka is a major champion again. Gone are those injuries that led to doubt whether he was still part of golf’s elite. Koepka won the PGA Championship at Oak Hill by closing with a 67 and winning by two shots over Scotties Scheffler and Viktor Hovland. He now has won the PGA Championship three times. And it was his fifth major title. Only 14 players have won more. It was the first major by a LIV Golf player since the Saudi-funded league began nearly a year ago. California club pro Michael Block made an ace and tied for 15th.
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Last Night
Eastern Conference Finals
Miami Heat 128, Boston Celtics 102 (MIA leads 3-0)
Heat 128, Celtics 102 – Heat roll past Celtics 128-102, take 3-0 lead in Eastern Conference finals
Gabe Vincent scored a career-high 29 points, Duncan Robinson added 22 and the eighth-seeded Miami Heat are now just one win from the NBA Finals after rolling past the Boston Celtics 128-102 on Sunday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference title series. Caleb Martin scored 18, Jimmy Butler finished with 16, Bam Adebayo had 13 and Max Strus added 10 for Miami, which leads the series 3-0. Jayson Tatum scored 14 and Jaylen Brown added 12 for the Celtics, who won three times on Miami’s floor on the way to winning last season’s Eastern Conference finals.
Tonight
Western Conference Finals
Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers, 8:30 p.m. (DEN leads 3-0)
WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association – Season Opener
Yesterday
New York Liberty 90, Indiana Fever 73
Chicago Sky 75, Phoenix Mercury 69
Liberty 90, Fever 73 – Stewart scores NY record 45 to send Indiana to WNBA record tying 20th straight loss
Breanna Stewart scored a franchise record 45 points and New York beat Indiana 90-73, handing the Fever a 20th consecutive loss that matched the WNBA record for futility. The Fever equaled the Tulsa Shock, who lost 20 straight games in 2011. Indiana lost 18 consecutive games to close out last season before falling to the Connecticut Sun on Friday in their opener. Indiana plays at Atlanta next Sunday. Stewart broke Cappie Pondexter’s record of 40 points with a three-point play late in the third quarter. NaLyssa Smith had 16 points and 12 rebounds for Indiana. No. 1 pick Aliyah Boston added 15 points.
Sky 75, Mercury 69 – Copper scores 15, Sky spoil Griner’s home debut with 75-69 win over Mercury
Kahleah Copper scored 15 points and the Chicago Sky spoiled Brittney Griner’s regular-season home debut, holding on down the stretch for a 75-69 win over the Phoenix Mercury. Griner finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots in her first regular-season home game since being released after spending more than 10 months in a Russian prison. Griner scored on a three-point play to make it 69-67, but Chicago’s Dana Evans hit a running bank shot sandwiched between two Phoenix turnovers and Rebekah Gardner hit two free throws to seal it with 16 seconds left.
NCAAFB – Schembechler son resigns at Michigan after offensive social media content
A son of longtime Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler has resigned from his position with the Wolverines, with the school saying it was aware of his social media activity that may have caused “pain” in the community. Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler stepped down Saturday, just days after he had been hired as assistant director of recruiting on Jim Harbaugh’s staff. The Detroit News reported that Schembechler’s Twitter feed contained posts and likes of offensive material, including some that suggested slavery and Jim Crow were positives to strengthen Black individuals and families. Schembechler played for his father, who coached Michigan from 1969-89. In a statement Sunday night, he said he had “inexplicably and irresponsibly” liked items on social media and asked for forgiveness.
Indy 500 – Palou’s record run earns Ganassi third straight Indy 500 pole
Alex Palou will lead the field to green in the Indianapolis 500 after the young Spaniard put together the fastest four-lap pole run in history Sunday. He edged Rinus VeeKay and Felix Rosenqvist and gave Chip Ganassi Racing its third pole in a row. Palou whipped four laps around the historic 2.5-mile speedway at an average of 234.217 mph. That was a mere 0.007 mph faster than VeeKay, who still gave Ed Carpenter Racing a front-row starting spot for the ninth time in the last 11 years. Palou surpassed the record pole run of 234.046 mph that Ganassi teammate Scott Dixon put up last year. It also was the second-fastest qualifying effort, trailing only Arie Luyendyk’s 236.986, which he set the day after pole qualifying in 1996.
NASCAR – Larson dominates for third NASCAR All-Star race win, takes home $1 million
Kyle Larson turned in a dominating effort to win his third All-Star race and earn $1 million in the Cup Series’ return to North Wilkesboro Speedway following a 27-year absence. Larson became only the fourth driver to win the All-Star race at least three times. Jimmie Johnson has the most with four victories, while Larson, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt have three. Larson is the first to win the All-Star race at three different tracks. He has won in Charlotte in 2019 and Texas in 2021. Bubba Wallace finished second in the 200-lap non-points exhibition race, followed by Tyler Reddick, Chase Briscoe and Chase Elliott.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Yesterday
Lansing Lugnuts 3, Lake County Captains 2
Great Lakes Loons 6, West Michigan Whitecaps 3
Beloit Sky Carp 6, South Bend Cubs 2
Tonight
No games tonight
MHSAA – High School Sports
Today
Baseball
Battle Creek Lakeview at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Kalamazoo Heritage Christian, 4:30 p.m.
Eau Claire at River Valley, 4:15 p.m.
Mattawan at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Loy Norrix, 4:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Centreville, 4:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Otsego, 4:30 p.m.
Plainwell at Schoolcraft, 4:30 p.m.
Brandywine at Galesburg-Augusta, 4:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Fennville, 4:30 p.m.
Hartford at Decatur, 4:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Lawrence, 4:30 p.m.
Mendon at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Battle Creek Lakeview at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Athens, 4:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Benton Harbor, 4:00 p.m.
Eau Claire at River Valley, 4:15 p.m.
Martin at South Haven, 4:30 p.m.
Constantine at Dowagiac, 4:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Loy Norrix, 4:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Centreville, 4:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Otsego, 4:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Fennville, 4:30 p.m.
Comstock at Bangor, 4:00 p.m.
Hartford at Decatur, 4:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Lawrence, 4:30 p.m.
Mendon at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Howardsville Chr. 4:15 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Michigan Lutheran at Kalamazoo Heritage Christian, 5:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at South Haven, 6:30 p.m.
Lawton at Bridgman, 5:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Hartford, 5:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Bangor, 5:30 p.m.
Coloma at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Watervliet, 6:00 p.m.
Calhoun Christian at Battle Creek Central, 4:30 p.m.
Sturgis at Battle Creek Pennfield, 6:30 p.m.
Comstock at Vermontville Maple Valley, 5:30 p.m.
This week, we talk Lakeshore Softball, Benton Harbor Athletics, Lakeshore Athletics, and Our Lady of the Lake Track…
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Cleveland Guardians 3, Chicago White Sox 1
Tigers and Cubs were off
Guardians 3, White Sox 1 – Gallagher gets key hit as Cleveland Guardians beat Chicago White Sox 3-1
Cam Gallagher hit an RBI single during Cleveland’s two-run seventh inning, and the Guardians beat Dylan Cease and the Chicago White Sox 3-1. Gabriel Arias homered as Cleveland salvaged the finale of the three-game series. Nick Sandlin (2-1) got four outs for the win, and Emmanuel Clase worked the ninth for his 15th save. The Guardians went ahead to stay in the seventh. With one out and runners on second and third, Brayan Rocchio hit a grounder that shortstop Tim Anderson flubbed for an error. Rocchio was credited with his first major league RBI when Will Brennan scampered home to make it 2-1.
Tonight
Detroit (Boyd 2-3) at Washington (Irvin 1-1), 7:05 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:40
Chicago Cubs (Stroman 2-4) at Philadelphia (Suárez 0-0), 7:05 p.m.
Kansas City (Greinke 1-4) at Chicago White Sox (Kopech 1-4), 8:10 p.m.
MLB – Could the A’s really play in Las Vegas’ minor league park? Recent history says yes
A major professional team playing in a minor league venue would’ve been unheard of just a few years ago. That is what the Oakland Athletics likely will do if they move to Las Vegas. There is recent precedent. The Chargers played in an MLS stadium after moving from San Diego to Los Angeles. The Arizona Coyotes call a college arena home while awaiting what they hope is a new building of their own. A’s president Dave Kaval has said he would like to break ground next year and move into the Las Vegas stadium in time for the 2027 season.
NHL – NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Last Night
Eastern Conference Finals
Florida Panthers 3, Carolina Hurricanes 2 – 4 OT (FLA leads 1-0)
Panthers 3, Hurricanes 2 – 4OT – Tkachuk ends 6th-longest game in NHL history, Panthers win 3-2 in 4OT
Matthew Tkachuk beat Frederik Andersen in the final seconds of the fourth overtime to lift the Florida Panthers past the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 early Friday to open their Eastern Conference final series. Tkachuck took a feed from Sam Bennett after Florida had won a battle for the puck as Carolina tried to clear the puck. He then whipped a shot from the right circle past Andersen with 12.7 seconds left for the winner. It marked the longest game in either franchise’s history, as well as the sixth-longest game in NHL history.
Tonight
Western Conference Finals
Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden Knights, 8:30 p.m. (Game 1)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Last Night
Western Conference Finals
Denver Nuggets 108, Los Angeles Lakers 103 (DEN leads 2-0)
Nuggets 108, Lakers 103 – Murray’s big fourth quarter propels Nuggets past Lakers 108-103
Jamal Murray scored 23 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, propelling the Denver Nuggets to a 108-103 come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Lakers for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Nikola Jokic had another triple-double for the Nuggets, who have never been this close to reaching the NBA Finals before. Game 3 is Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena, where LeBron James and the Lakers are 8-0 in the playoffs. The Nuggets have lost to the Lakers all three times they’ve advanced to the Western Conference Finals in 1985, 2009 and 2020 in the NBA bubble.
Tonight
Eastern Conference Finals
Miami Heat at Boston Celtics, 8:30 p.m. (MIA leads 1-0)
WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association – Season Opener
Tonight
Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Sky at Minnesota Lynx, 8:00 p.m.
WNBA – Super teams and Brittney Griner’s return headline upcoming WNBA season
Expectations and intrigue surround the WNBA as the league tips off its 27th season this weekend. There are super teams in Las Vegas and New York loaded with star power and championship aspirations. Brittney Griner is set to make her long-awaited return to the league with the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night in a road game at Los Angeles. She missed last season while detained in a Russian jail on drug-related charges before the saga ended with a prisoner swap in December. On Sunday, Griner plays her first regular-season home game since her release when the Mercury face the Chicago Sky at 4 p.m. EDT on ESPN.
Golf – PGA – DeChambeau resurfaces at Oak Hill and leads PGA Championship
Bryson DeChambeau is the leading the frost-delayed PGA Championship. It’s been more than a year since DeChambeau was the incredible bulk who tried to overpower golf courses. Now he’s slimmer and feels healthy. That much is evident with his 66 at Oak Hill. That gives DeChambeau a one-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler, Dustin Johnson and Corey Conners among those who finished. Thirty players have to finish the round Friday. Eric Cole is at 5 under and has four holes to complete. Johnson was tied for the lead until making his only bogey on the final hole.
Tennis – Rafael Nadal to miss French Open with hip injury, expects 2024 to be last season
Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the French Open because of a lingering hip injury that has sidelined him since January and says that he expects 2024 to be his last year on the tennis tour. Nadal owns a record 14 championships at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament and will miss it for the first time since making his debut in 2005. Nadal announced his withdrawal at a news conference at his tennis academy in Manacor, Spain. The 36-year-old Nadal has a career record of 112-3 across 18 appearances at the French Open and he won the title there a year ago. He is tied with Novak Djokovic with a men’s-record 22 Grand Slam titles.
Indy500 – Ericsson, Dixon keep Ganassi atop Indianapolis 500 speed chart for 2nd day
Defending Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson looked like double trouble in Indianapolis 500 practice. First he charged to the top of the speed chart with a lap of 229.607 mph. Then he posted the top no-tow speed of the day at 224.414. Scott Dixon had the second-fastest overall lap for the second straight day as Chip Ganassi Racing had the two fastest cars in practice again. Dixon went 229.186. Speeds are expected to increase Friday when extra power is added to the cars. Qualifying is set for Saturday and Sunday. The race is set for May 28.
Indy500 – Kyle Larson and Hendrick crew arrive for Indianapolis 500 immersion
Kyle Larson was at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday to begin his immersion in the Arrow McLaren Racing program. It will help him prepare for next year’s Indianapolis 500. The NASCAR superstar was accompanied by Jeff Gordon and several Hendrick Motorsports executives. The two-year Indy 500 deal with Larson and McLaren is backed by Hendrick Motorsports. Larson will also rac in NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway the same night. Five drivers have previously tried the double. Only Tony Stewart in 2001 was able to complete all 1,100 miles in the two races.
Horse Racing – Secretariat’s 1973 Triple Crown record times now official
When Secretariat won the Preakness a half-century ago, his final time of 1 minute, 55 seconds wasn’t all that noteworthy. It was a second slower than the Preakness mark set two years earlier by Canonero II. But the dispute over that time was only beginning. It wasn’t until 2012 when owner Penny Chenery finally succeeded in securing her horse’s record. After a hearing and a review of video footage, the Maryland Racing Commission changed the official time of the race to 1:53. Secretariat still holds all three Triple Crown time records from his magical year in 1973.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
Great Lakes 10, West Michigan 0
Lansing 5, Lake County 2
Beloit 5, South Bend 3
Today
West Michigan Whitecaps at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m.
Lake County Captains at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m.
South Bend Cubs at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Baseball
Lakeshore 12, St. Joseph 6 – Game 1
Lakeshore 9, St. Joseph 2 – Game 2
Niles 11, Berrien Springs 5 – Game 1
Berrien Springs 4, Niles 2 – Game 2
Constantine 9, Buchanan 1 – Game 1
Buchanan 11, Constantine 7 – Game 2
Dowagiac 3, Coloma 1 – Game 1
Dowagiac 12, Coloma 6 – Game 2
Decatur 13, Comstock 1 – Game 1
Decatur 3, Comstock 2 – Game 2
Hartford 21, Bloomingdale 9 – Game 1
Hartford 11, Bloomingdale 1 – Game 2
Lawrence 15, Bangor 0 – Game 1
Lawrence 16, Bangor 1 – Game 2
Softball
Lakeshore 4, St. Joseph 2 – Game 1
Lakeshore 10, St. Joseph 2 – Game 2
Niles 13, Berrien Springs 3 – Game 1
Niles 12, Berrien Springs 2 – Game 2
Coloma 11, Dowagiac 6 – Game 1
Coloma 8, Dowagiac 6 – Gae 2
Hamilton 10, South Haven 5
Kalamazoo Christian 15, River Valley 2 – Game 1
River Valley 6, Kalamazoo Christian 3 – Game 2
Parchment 3, Plainwell 2
Parchment 4, Plainwell 3
Bangor 13, Lawrence 0 – Game 1
Bangor 8, Lawrence 7 – Game 2
Girls Soccer
Three Rivers 7, Michigan Lutheran 0
Kalamazoo Hackett 8, Bridgman 0
Holland Black River 0, Fennville 0 – TIE
Saugatuck 6, Schoolcraft 0
Today
Girls Soccer End Regular Season
Edwardsburg at Lakeshore, 6:00 p.m.
South Haven at Allegan, 6:30 p.m.
Watervliet at Buchanan, 5:30 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Constantine, 5:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 6;30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Portage Northern, 6:30 p.m.
Otsego at Marshall, 6:30 p.m.
Vicksburg at Schoolcraft, 5:00 p.m.
Baseball
Michigan Lutheran at Buchanan, 5:00 p.m.
Brandywine at Edwardsburg, 4:00 p.m.
New Buffalo at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.
Decatur at Centreville, 4:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Paw Paw, 4:00 p.m.
Softball
Mishawaka Penn at Lakeshore, 4:30 p.m.
Decatur at Centreville, 4:30 p.m.
Plainwell at Burr Oak, 4:00 p.m.
Track and Field
MHSAA Regionals
Division 1 at Portage Central, 11:00 a.m.
Byron Center, Caledonia, East Kentwood, GR Forest Hills Central, GR Forest Hills Northern, GR Ottawa Hills, Greenville, Kalamazoo Central, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, Lowell, Mattawan, Portage Central, Portage Northern, St. Joseph, Wyoming
Division 2 at Berrien Springs, 11:00 a.m.
Allegan, Benton Harbor, Berrien Springs, Dowagiac, Edwardsburg, Gull Lake, Lakeshore, Niles, Otsego, Paw Paw, Plainwell, South Haven, Sturgis, Three Rivers, Vicksburg
Division 4 at Gobles, 11:00 a.m.
Countryside Academy, Covert, Decatur, Eau Claire, Gobles, Holland Calvary, Kalamazoo Hackett, Kalamazoo Phoenix, Lawrence Marcellus, Martin, Mendon, New Buffalo, Our Lady of the lake, River Valley, White Pigeon
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Pittsburgh Pirates 8, Detroit Tigers 0
Chicago White Sox 7, Cleveland Guardians 2
Houston Astros 7, Chicago Cubs 6
Pirates 8, Tigers 0 – Hill baffles Tigers for six innings as Pirates collect 8-0 victory
Rich Hill gave up one hit in six innings, Austin Hedges drove in three runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled to an 8-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. The 43-year-old Hill, the oldest active player in the majors, gave up an infield single to Matt Vierling and two walks while striking out seven. Pittsburgh won for just the third time in 15 games. Rodolfo Castro homered and knocked in two runs, while Bryan Reynolds contributed three hits and scored two runs.
White Sox 7, Guardians 2 – Burger, Sheets go deep again as White Sox top Guardians 7-2
Jake Burger and Gavin Sheets both homered for the second straight game, leading the Chicago White Sox past the Cleveland Guardians 7-2. Chicago has posted consecutive victories against Cleveland and won for the third time in four games. Andrew Vaughn also went deep for the White Sox. Mike Clevinger tossed six-plus effective innings to beat Cleveland, his original team, for the first time. He allowed two runs and six hits with four walks and five strikeouts. Rookie Peyton Battenfield allowed all three of Chicago’s homers in his sixth career start and seventh appearance.
Astros 7, Cubs 6 – Tucker’s 2-run single completes 4-run rally in 9th as Astros sweep skidding Cubs, 7-6
Kyle Tucker’s two-run single capped a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the skidding Chicago Cubs 7-6 to complete a three-game sweep. Chicago built a 6-1 lead in the fourth behind two early homers from Seiya Suzuki and one by Christopher Morel. But the Astros roared back late, scoring twice in the eighth before cutting the deficit to one on a two-run homer by Jake Meyers off Keegan Thompson in the ninth. Thompson walked pinch-hitter Mauricio Dubón and was replaced by Brandon Hughes, who was greeted by Jeremy Peña’s double. Hughes intentionally walked Alex Bregman to load the bases. One out later, Tucker lined a game-winning single to center field.
Today
Cleveland (Allen 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 2-2), 2:10 p.m.
Tigers and Cubs are off
NHL – NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Tonight
Eastern Conference Finals
Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes, 8:00 p.m. (Game 1)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Last Night
Eastern Conference Finals
Miami Heat 123, Boston Celtics 116 (MIA leads 1-0)
Heat 123, Celtics 116 – Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener
Jimmy Butler scored 35 points, including 20 after halftime, and the Miami Heat rallied in the second half to beat the Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Miami trailed by nine at the half before outscoring Boston 66-50 over the final two quarters. It was Butler’s fifth game with 30 or more points this postseason. Bam Adebayo added 20 points and eight rebounds. Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent and Max Strus all added 15 points apiece. The Heat went 16 of 31 from the 3-point line. Game 2 is Friday in Boston. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points. Jaylen Brown finished with 22 points and nine rebounds. Malcolm Brogdon had 19.
Tonight
Western Conference Finals
Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets, 8:30 p.m. (DEN leads 1-0)
NBA – Lakers and Nuggets both take lessons from LA’s comeback that fell short in Game 1
The Los Angeles Lakers have to feel good about avoiding a blowout at Denver in the opener of the Western Conference finals. The Nuggets also have some takeaways from the Lakers’ furious fourth-quarter rally after escaping with a 132-126 win. Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Wednesday that the close call kept the Nuggets from getting too full of themselves. He said the players were laser focused in film study after watching the Lakers dominate the second half of Game 1.
NCAA – ACC leadership touts progress to address financial gap with the Big Ten/SEC
The Atlantic Coast Conference has wrapped up its spring meetings. Many discussions were held in private, including talks over how the league plans to close the financial gap with the Big Ten and the Southeastern Conference. The ACC is a distant third in annual payouts to its members. Florida State athletic director Michael Alford in February criticized the position as many schools were looking at changing conferences. Alford has softened his stance and says he is optimistic about the future.
Golf – PGA – PGA Championship promises a strong course for the strongest field
Oak Hill is tough enough in any conditions. Throw in biting colder temperatures on the eve of the PGA Championship and it was a reminder that this major figures to be a strong test. The good news for the 156 players is the weather will get warmer. Oak Hill figures to stay tough. Jordan Spieth says it’s no different from a U.S. Open. The thick rough and penal bunkers are putting a premium on accuracy. The PGA Championship begins Thursday with 99 of the top 100 players in the world. Masters champion Jon Rahm is among the favorites.
Golf – Loving Lefty; Support for Phil Mickelson remains strong at PGA Championship
Phil Mickelson’s decision to defect from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf hardly seems to have dampened his support at the PGA Championship. The six-time major champion was greeted by shouts of “Phil” in galleries that ran four-deep during his final practice round at Oak Hill. Mickelson is playing in his first PGA Championship since his stunning upset at Kiawah in 2021. He skipped last year’s visit to Southern Hills as part of the fallout of comments he made supporting LIV Golf. The 52-year-old arrives at Oak Hill in fine form after surging into a tie for second place at the Masters in April.
FIFA – FIFA’s Infantino optimistic about Women’s World Cup TV deals in Europe
FIFA President Gianni Infantino seems slightly more optimistic about completing what he would see as an acceptable deal for the broadcast rights to the upcoming Women’s World Cup in five key European countries. Infantino walked the green carpet at a gala event for the unveiling of the logo and branding for the 2026 World Cup at Los Angeles’ historic Griffith Observatory. The FIFA boss spoke briefly about the ongoing negotiations with broadcasters in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and England for the rights to show the World Cup games taking place in two months in Australia and New Zealand.
Tennis – Rafael Nadal to reveal French Open plans Thursday
Rafael Nadal has not competed since January because of a hip injury. He is expected to announce Thursday whether that absence will include the French Open, a tournament he has won a record 14 times. Nadal’s manager, Benito Perez-Barbadillo, said Wednesday that Nadal would speak to the media at his tennis academy in Manacor, Spain, about his participation in Roland Garros. Nadal has never missed the French Open since winning the title there when he made his debut in 2005. Several sports outlets based in Spain said Wednesday that Nadal would not be competing at the the clay-court Grand Slam tournament in Paris, where main-draw play begins May 28. None of the reports cited a specific source.
WNBA – Becky Hammon, Las Vegas Aces coach, denies bullying player over pregnancy
Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon has denied that former Aces player Dearica Hamby was bullied on her team for being pregnant, saying any ill feelings between the two came from Hamby being traded. Hammon, one of the league’s marquee figures, said Wednesday in a video call with reporters that she did nothing to warrant discipline from the WNBA, which suspended her for two games without pay after a monthslong investigation into Hamby’s allegations. Hammon said she once asked Hamby about her pregnancy, but didn’t get into the specifics of what she said.
Indy500 – Castroneves and Pagenaud hope to jumpstart season for Shank at Indy
The start of the IndyCar season has been miserable for Meyer Shank Racing, which heads into the Indianapolis 500 ranked second to last in the standings among full-time organizations. But Indy is the place where the team hopes it can turn things around. Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud have won a combined five Indy 500s, including Castroneves’ record-tying fourth victory in 2021 while driving for Shank,
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Yesterday
Lake County 4, Lansing 2 – Game 1
Lansing 3, Lake County 2 – Game 2
South Bend 10, Beloit 2
Great Lakes 4, West Michigan 2
Today
West Michigan Whitecaps at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m.
Lake County Captains at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m.
South Bend Cubs at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Soccer
SMAC Tournament
Portage Central 3, Mattawan 2 – OT Championship game
Lakeshore 3, Gull Lake 2 3rd place game
St. Joseph 1, Battle Creek Lakeview 0 5th place game
Kal. Loy Norrix 1, Portage Northern 0 7th place game
Kalamazoo Central 9th place
Battle Creek Central 10th place
Wolverine
Paw Paw 5, Niles 0
Otsego 4, Three Rivers 0
Edwardsburg 4, Sturgis 0
Plainwell 6, Vicksburg 0
BCS
Our Lady of the Lake 10, Covert 0
SAC
Delton-Kellogg 3, South Haven 1
Allegan 1, Saugatuck 0
Non-Conference
Comstock 12, Buchanan 4
Marcellus 0, New Buffalo 0 – TIE
Bridgman 6, Brandywine 2
Calhoun Christian 2, Battle Creek Central 1
Baseball
Battle Creek Lakeview 4, Mattawan 1 – Game 1
Battle Creek Lakeview 6, Mattawan 5 – Game 1
Galesburg-Augusta 15, Martin 0 – Game 1
Galesburg-Augusta 12, Martin 1 – Game 2
Zion Christian 16, Saugatuck 0 – Game 1
Zion Christian 5, Saugatuck 2 – Game 2
Softball
Mattawan 12, Battle Creek Lakeview 9 – Game 1
Mattawan 14, Battle Creek Lakeview 6 – Game 2
Saugatuck 7, Martin 6 – Game 1
Martin 15, Saugatuck 4 – Game 2
Mendon 10, Cassopolis 2 – Game 1
Mendon 11, Cassopolis 0 – Game 2
Today
Baseball
St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m.
Loy Norrix at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, 4:00 p.m.
Niles at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m.
Constantine at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m.
Dowagiac at Coloma, 4:15 p.m.
Vicksburg at Otsego, 2:00 p.m.
Comstock at Decatur, 4:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Hartford, 4:30 p.m.
Bangor at Lawrence, 4:00 p.m.
Centreville at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at B.C. Pennfield, 4:00 p.m.
Fennville at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
Allegan at Lawton, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m.
Loy Norrix at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, 4:00 p.m.
Niles at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m.
Constantine at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m.
Dowagiac at Coloma, 4:15 p.m.
Hamilton at South Haven, 4:15 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at River Valley, 4:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Parchment, 4:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Three Rivers, 4:30 p.m.
Comstock at Decatur, 4:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Hartford, 4:30 p.m.
Bangor at Lawrence, 4:00 p.m.
Centreville at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m.
Gobles at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at B.C. Pennfield, 4:00 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Three Rivers at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Kalamazoo Hackett, 5:00 p.m.
Bangor at Kalamazoo Home School, 6:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Fennville, 6:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Saugatuck, 5:00 p.m.
Track and Field
MHSAA Regionals
Division 3 at Bangor, 11:00 a.m.
Bangor, Brandywine, Bloomingdale, Bridgman, Buchanan, Cassopolis, Coloma, Comstock, Delton-Kellogg, Hartford, Kalamazoo Christian, Lawton, Parchment, Schoolcraft, Watervliet
MLB – Major League Baseball
Last Night
Detroit Tigers 4, Pittsburg Pirates 0
Chicago White Sox 8, Cleveland Guardians 3
Houston Astros 7, Chicago Cubs 3
Tigers 4, Pirates 0 – Michael Lorenzen has season-high 7 strikeouts, Tigers beat Pirates 4-0
Michael Lorenzen had a season-high seven strikeouts in six innings, Spencer Torkelson doubled twice and the Detroit Tigers beat the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Tuesday night. Lorenzen (2-2) gave up five hits and two walks and has allowed just two runs in his last three starts. Will Vest worked two scoreless innings, with three strikeouts, and Jose Cisnero pitched the ninth. Torkelson scored and knocked in another run. Riley Greene had three hits. Shut out for the second time in three games, Pittsburgh has lost 12 of 14 games while scoring just 22 runs. Luis Ortiz (0-2) allowed four runs, three earned, and seven hits in three-plus innings.
White Sox 8, Guardians 3 – Robert homers for 4th straight game, White Sox beat Guardians 8-3
Luis Robert Jr. homered for the fourth straight game, Gavin Sheets and Jake Burger went deep off Shane Bieber in Chicago’s six-run fifth inning, and the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 8-3. Lance Lynn allowed three runs — one earned — on seven hits in seven innings. Robert’s solo shot to deep left in the eighth was his AL-leading 12th homer of the season. He became the first White Sox player to homer in four straight games since Matt Davidson in 2017. Sheets’ three-run shot and Burger’s two-run drive were among six straight hits by the White Sox with two outs in the fifth as Chicago jumped ahead 6-0.
Astros 7, Cubs 3 – Alvarez, McCormick each have 2 hits, Astros beat Cubs 7-3
Yordan Alvarez had two hits and drove in two runs and Chas McCormick added two hits and made a nifty grab in the Houston Astros’ 7-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. Justin Steele (6-1) hadn’t given up more than three runs in a game this season before the Astros jumped on him for four runs in the fourth inning for a 5-1 lead. The Astros had four of their season-high six doubles in that inning en route to their third consecutive victory. Steele allowed five hits and five runs with eight strikeouts in six innings. Cristian Javier (4-1) allowed two hits and one run in six innings for his second straight win.
Tonight
Pittsburgh (Hill 3-3) at Detroit (Rodriguez 4-2), 1:10 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 12:45
Chicago Cubs (Smyly 4-1) at Houston (France 1-0), 8:10 p.m.
Cleveland (Battenfield 0-4) at Chicago White Sox (Clevinger 2-3), 8:10 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Last Night
Western Conference Finals
Denver Nuggets 132, Los Angles Lakers 126 (DEN leads 1-0)
Nuggets 132, Lakers 126 – Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in West opener
Nikola Jokic’s powerful display at both ends of the court propelled the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 132-126 in the opener of the Western Conference Finals. The Nuggets led by as many as 21 points before the Lakers made a late push before falling short of winning an opener on the road for the third time in these playoffs. Anthony Davis scored 40 points for the Lakers and LeBron James came up one assist shy of a triple double to go with his 26 points and 12 rebounds.
Last Night
Eastern Conference Finals
Miami Heat at Boston Celtics, 8:30 p.m. (Game 1)
NBA – The Wembanyama sweepstakes and draft lottery has a winner: It’s the Spurs
Victor Wembanyama is now set to begin his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs, after they won the NBA draft lottery and the No. 1 overall pick on Tuesday night. The Spurs were one of three teams with the best odds — 14% — to land the No. 1 pick, which they’ll almost certainly use on Wembanyama. The 7-foot-3 French 19-year-old is one of the most highly touted prospects in NBA history and will be expected to make an immediate impact on the league. Detroit had the worst record in the NBA and was one of the three teams with the best odds of winning. The Pistons wound up falling all the way to fifth, the worst of their possible outcomes. Indiana has the 7th pick and the Bulls pick at 11 was traded to Orlando in the deal for Nikola Vucevic.
WNBA – WNBA suspends Hammon 2 games for player’s allegation she was bullied
The WNBA has suspended Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon, one of the league’s marquee figures, for two games after former Aces player Dearica Hamby said she had been bullied and manipulated for being pregnant. Hammon, who in her first season last year led the Aces to the WNBA championship, was suspended without pay Tuesday after a monthslong investigation. The league also rescinded the Aces’ first-round pick in the 2025 draft for a different issue — a violation of league rules regarding impermissible player benefits involving Hamby. Hammon and the Aces have not responded to requests for comment.
NHL – Arizona Coyotes’ bid for new arena appears to be rejected by voters
The Arizona Coyotes’ bid for a new arena appears to be dead. In the first release of results from Tuesday’s referendum, voters in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe were strongly against three propositions to build a $2.3 billion entertainment district that would include a new arena for the Coyotes. Opposition to the three propositions had a double-digit lead over those in favor, with only ballots dropped off Tuesday left to count. The Coyotes had hoped a new arena in Tempe would finally allow the franchise to settle down after playing in three different venues since moving to Arizona. Now it appears the franchise has to search for a new home again.
NFL – ESPN announces ‘Pat McAfee Show’ will join afternoon lineup
Pat McAfee’s show is moving to ESPN as part of a new multiyear deal. McAfee first joined ESPN as a college football analyst for its Thursday night games in 2019. He returned to the network last year and became part of the “College GameDay” crew as well as hosting some alternate presentations of ESPN games, including the CFP National Championship. That will continue, but it is McAfee’s show that has created the most buzz. ESPN also announced a documentary series on Serena Williams and four major matchups for the upcoming college football season.
NFL – Peacock will exclusively carry NFL playoff game in a first for streaming service
The NFL is taking another big step into streaming by putting one of its playoff games exclusively on a digital platform for the first time. The league and NBCUniversal announced that the Saturday night game on Wild Card weekend will be on Peacock. It will be preceded by a late afternoon playoff game on NBC and Peacock that will kick off at 4:30 p.m. EST. The Peacock game will also be broadcast on NBC stations in the markets of the two teams. Subscription rates for Peacock start at $4.99 per month.
Soccer – CTE cases in soccer players raise fresh questions about safety of heading the ball
Four more former professional soccer players have been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The Concussion Legacy Foundation says the North American Soccer League veterans were found to have the degenerative brain disease that has been linked to concussions in athletes, combat veterans and others who have sustained repeated head trauma. English star Jimmy Fryatt was one of them. He was considered one of the best at heading the ball. Researchers say the practice is dangerous and should be phased out, especially for children. The new diagnoses come as soccer officials gather in Chicago for a Head Injury Summit. Some of the ex-players’ families say hearing from those who suffered from the disease is a key to preventing and treating it.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
West Michigan 11, Great Lakes 10
Lake County 6, Lansing 5
South Bend 9, Beloit 4
Today
Lake County Captains at Lansing Lugnuts, 11:05 a.m. (DH)
South Bend Cubs at Beloit Sky Carp, 12:05 p.m.
West Michigan Whitecaps at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m.
MHSAA – 1-and-1 free throws to be eliminated at the high school level next season
One-and-ones are done in high school basketball. High school basketball teams now will shoot two free throws for common fouls when in the “bonus” instead of having to make the first free throw to get a second after seven fouls. Rules changes for next school year were approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations’ basketball rules committee, then by its board of directors. In addition to awarding two foul shots for all common fouls, teams will reach the bonus when their opponent commits five fouls in each quarter and team fouls will reset at the end of each quarter.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Baseball
Lakeshore 10, Portage Central 9
Michigan Lutheran 12, New Buffalo 1- Game 1
Michigan Lutheran 18, New Buffalo 3 – Game 2
Brandywine 3, Watervliet 2 – Game 1
Watervliet 4, Brandywine 1 – Game 2
Kalamazoo Christian 5, Buchanan 1 – Game 1
Kalamazoo Christian 4, Buchanan 0 – Game 2
Bridgman 11, Coloma 0 – Game 1
Bridgman 17, Coloma 0 – Game 2
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 10, South Haven 0 – Game 1
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 7, South Haven 3 – Game 2
River Valley 1, Eau Claire 0 – Game 1
River Valley 8, Eau Claire 4 – Game 2
Niles 7, Plainwell 6 – Game 1
Plainwell 1, Niles 0 – Game 2
Otsego 12, Paw Paw 2 – Game 1
Otsego 5, Paw Paw 0 – Game 2
Sturgis 11, Three Rivers 0 – Game 1
Three Rivers 3, Sturgis 1 – Game 2
Vicksburg 12, Edwardsburg 8 – Game 1
Edwardsburg 8, Vickburg 5 – Game 2
Vicksburg 14, Edwardsburg 3 – Game 2
Forest Hills Eastern 10, Mattawan 0 – Game 1
Mattawan 3, Forest Hills Eastern 0 – Game 2
Gobles 21, Holland Black River 1 – Game 1
Gobles 12, Holland Black River 2 – Game 2
Parchment 8, Kalamazoo Hackett 2 – Game 1
Parchment 13, Kalamazoo Hackett 3 – Game 2
Centreville 2, Colon 1
Comstock 19, Marcellus 7 – Game 1
Comstock 16, Marcellus 1 – Game 2
Softball
St. Joseph 13, Dowagiac 3 – Game 1
St. Joseph 11, Dowagiac 6 – Game 2
Mattawan 16, South Haven 3 – Game 1
South Haven 15, Mattawan 6 – Game 2
Buchanan 2, Kalamazoo Christian 0 – Game 1
Buchanan 9, Kalamazoo Christian 3 – Game 2
Coloma 10, Bridgman 0 – Game 1
Coloma 12, Bridgman 3 – Game 2
Niles 11, Plainwell 3 – Game 1
Niles 16, Plainwell 1 – Game 2
Otsego 4, Paw Paw 3 – Game 1
Otsego 8, Paw Paw 0 – Game 1
Three Rivers 17, Sturgis 2 – Game 1
Three River 28, Sturgis 0 – Game 2
Edwardsburg 11, Vicksburg 10 – Game 1
Vicksburg 14, Edwardsburg 3 – Game 2
Portage Central 15, Battle Creek Cent. 0 – Game 1
Portage Central 15, Battle Creek Cent. 0 – Game 2
Parchment 16, Kalamazoo Hackett 1 – Game 1
Parchment 13, Kalamazoo Hackett 3 – Game 2
Centreville 5, Colon 0 – Game 1
Centreville 15, Colon 6 – Game 2
Girls Soccer
Michigan Lutheran 1, Berrien Springs 0
Watervliet 6, Coloma 1
Bangor 1, Hartford 1 – Tie
Fennville 3, Lawton 1
Kalamazoo Hackett 7, Parchment 0
GR Covenant Christian 2, Holland Black River 1
Today
Girls Soccer
SMAC Tournament
Portage Central at Mattawan, 6:30 p.m. Championship game
Lakeshore at Gull Lake, 6:30 p.m. 3rd place game
Battle Creek Lakeview at St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m. 5th place game
Portage Northern at Kal. Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m. 7th place game
Kalamazoo Central 9th place
Battle Creek Central 10th place
Wolverine
Paw Paw at Niles, 6:30 p.m.
Three Rivers at Otsego, 6:30 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Vicksburg, 6:30 p.m.
BCS
Our Lady of the Lake at Covert, 5:00 p.m.
SAC
Delton-Kellogg at South Haven, 6:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Allegan, 6:30 p.m.
Coloma at Constantine, 5:00 p.m.
Non-Conference
Buchanan at Comstock, 5:00 p.m.
Marcellus at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Brandywine, 5:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Calhoun Christian, 5:00 p.m.
Baseball
Our Lady of the Lake at Benton Harbor, 4:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m.
Martin at Galesburg-Augusta, 4:30 p.m.
Mendon at Cassopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Zion Christian at Saugatuck, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Battle Creek Lakeview at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m.
Martin at Saugatuck, 4:30 p.m.
Mendon at Cassopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Comstock at Grant, 4:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Last Night
Houston Astros 6, Chicago Cubs 4
Tigers and White Sox were off
Astros 6, Cubs 4 – Bregman’s homer lifts Astros over Cubs 6-4; Bellinger hurt
Alex Bregman hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning to power the Houston Astros to a 6-4 win over the Chi cago Cubs. Houston led 4-0 after the first inning, but Christopher Morel slugged a three-run homer as the Cubs tied it by scoring four in the fourth. It was still knotted at 4-4 when Mauricio Dubón singled with two outs in the seventh. Bregman then launched his homer off Michael Fulmer to left to put the Astros on top. Chicago’s Cody Bellinger was injured when he robbed Kyle Tucker of extra bases with an acrobatic catch to end the inning.
Tonight
Pittsburgh (Ortiz 0-1) at Detroit (Lorenzen 1-2), 6:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:15
Chicago Cubs (Steele 6-0) at Houston (Javier 3-1), 8:10 p.m.
Cleveland (Bieber 3-1) at Chicago White Sox (Lynn 1-5), 8:10 p.m.
MLB – Cubs’ Cody Bellinger injures left knee after crashing into wall vs. Astros
Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger left Monday night’s game against the Houston Astros with a left knee injury after making an acrobatic catch in the seventh inning. Bellinger robbed Kyle Tucker of extra bases when he leaped and crashed into the padded wall just in front of the Houston bullpen in right-center. The 2019 National League MVP appeared to turn his left ankle when he landed after making the grab and crumpled to the ground. Manager David Ross said after the game he believed Bellinger avoided a serious injury. He said team doctors didn’t find any ligament damage.
MLB – Oakland A’s reach agreement for potential stadium site on Las Vegas Strip
The Oakland Athletics have reached an agreement with Bally’s and Gaming & Leisure Properties to build a potential stadium on the Tropicana hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip. Bally’s on Monday unveiled plans for a 30,000-seat stadium on the 35-acre site. The project is expected to cost about $1.5 billion. The A’s are asking for nearly $400 million in public support from the Nevada Legislature, which could vote on a proposal this week.
MLB’s new pitch clock may be leading to more blown saves
The pitch clock has sped up baseball as hoped, and it might be leading to more exciting endings, too. A quarter of the way through Major League Baseball’s first season with the pitch timer, relief pitchers seem to be bearing the most stress from it, with save conversions dropping to 61.4% from 67.8% at a similar point last season. The save percentage is near the bottom range of the past decade, which averaged 65.1%, MLB said Monday. The high was 70% in 2015 and the low 61% in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. Pitchers say the stress of the late innings has become more difficult to process with the pitch clock.
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Dallas Stars 2, Seattle Kraken 1 (DAL wins 4-3)
Stars 2, Kraken 1 – Roope Hintz, Wyatt Johnston score as Stars beat Kraken 2-1 in Game 7 to advance to West final
Roope Hintz and Wyatt Johnston scored goals and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final with a 2-1 win over the Seattle Kraken in Game 7. Dallas moves on to play first-year coach Pete DeBoer’s former team, the Vegas Golden Knights. Game 1 of the West final is Friday night in Las Vegas. DeBoer improved to 7-0 in Game 7s. The 19-year-old Johnston made it 2-0 with 7:12 left, when he gathered a puck that ricocheted off the back board to the left of the Seattle net and scored. Jake Oettinger had 22 saves, and the only Seattle score came with 17.6 seconds left.
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Tonight
Western Conference Finals
Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets, 8:30 p.m. (Game 1)
NBA – Wembanyama about to learn his NBA destination, with the draft lottery on Tuesday
Draft Lottery day has arrived, and the NBA is about to learn which team will win the chance to select Victor Wembanyama next month. The lottery will be held Tuesday night in Chicago, where 14 teams will have a chance to win the No. 1 pick for the June 22 draft. Detroit, Houston and San Antonio all have the best chance of winning, at 14% apiece. Wembanyama is a 7-foot-3, 19-year-old phenom from France who is wrapping up his third professional season there and has been the consensus top pick for months. The Draft Lottery will be shown at 8:00 p.m. on ESPN
NBA – Ja Morant in limbo again as he awaits review of latest gun video on social media
Ja Morant still had his endorsement deals Monday. His latest gun video on social media is costing him plenty in public relations currency, but he hasn’t lost any money because of it. That could change any day. Once again, Morant is in limbo. He’s awaiting the outcome of yet another NBA investigation into what could end up becoming a cataclysmic off-court decision. The clock is ticking with Game 1 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for June 1. Commissioner Adam Silver traditionally holds a news conference before the Finals. Morant’s status will be a big topic as league officials gather information about the latest off-court issue involving Morant and possible firearms.
NFL – Bears sign 1st-round selection Darnell Wright, 2 more draft picks
The Chicago Bears have signed first-round draft pick Darnell Wright to his rookie contract. The Bears chose the Tennessee offensive tackle with the No. 10 overall pick in the NFL draft late last month to give quarterback Justin Fields more protection. Wright played a big role in Tennessee going 11-2 and finishing sixth in the final AP Top 25 poll. Chicago also signed South Carolina defensive tackle Zacch Pickens and Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott to their rookie deals. Chicago has seven of its 10 draft picks under contract.
NFL – QB Matt Ryan joins CBS as analyst, says he’s not retiring as player
Matt Ryan has joined CBS as an analyst, though he’s not giving up on landing with another team as a quarterback. The four-time Pro Bowler and the 2016 NFL MVP joins CBS to serve as a studio and game analyst across multiple platforms for the upcoming season. He also wrote on his Twitter account that "this is not a retirement post.” The 37-year-old Ryan is coming off a disappointing season with the Indianapolis Colts, who acquired him in a trade last year after he spent 14 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. Now, he’s ready to give broadcasting a try.
NFL – Peacock will exclusively carry NFL playoff game in a first for streaming service
The NFL is taking another big step into streaming by putting one of its playoff games exclusively on a digital platform for the first time. The league and NBCUniversal announced that the Saturday night game on Wild Card weekend will be on Peacock. It will be preceded by a late afternoon playoff game on NBC and Peacock that will kick off at 4:30 p.m. EST. The Peacock game will also be broadcast on NBC stations in the markets of the two teams. Subscription rates for Peacock start at $4.99 per month.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
No games last night
Today
West Michigan Whitecaps at Great Lakes Loons, 11:05 a.m.
Lake County Captains at Lansing Lugnuts, 6:00 p.m.
South Bend Cubs at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:05 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Baseball
Kalamazoo Central 5, Watervliet 4 – 11 Inn. – Game 1
Watervliet 11, Kalamazoo Central 5 – Game 2
Berrien Springs 10, Constantine 2 – Game 1
Berrien Springs 5, Constantine 3 – Game 2
Allegan 15, Fennville 0 – Game 1
Allegan 14, Fennville 1 – Game 2
Delton-Kellogg 5, Saugatuck 1 – Game 1
Saugatuck 19, Delton-Kellogg 18 – Game 2
Lawton 12, Schoolcraft 7 – Game 1
Schoolcraft 13, Lawton 3 – Game 2
Bloomingdale 3, Bangor 2 – Game 1
Bangor 16, Bloomingdale 6 – Game 2
Hartford 10, Cassopolis 5 – Game 1
Hartford 7, Cassopolis 5 – Game 2
Lawrence 14, White Pigeon 6 – Game 1
Lawrence 2, White Pigeon 0 – Game 2
Loy Norrix 17, Lansing Everett 2 – Game 1
Loy Norrix 17, Lansing Everett 1 – Game 2
Portage Northern 17, Three Rivers 1 – Game 1
Portage Northern 12, Three Rivers 0 – Game 2
Softball
Lakeshore 4, Niles 1 – Game 1
Lakeshore 11, Niles 3 – Game 2
Michigan Lutheran 25, Benton Harbor 0 – Game 1
Michigan Lutheran 28, Benton Harbor 7 – Game 2
Constantine 7, Berrien Springs 4 – Game 1
Berrien Springs 9, Constantine 1 – Game 2
Kalamazoo Central 8, Watervliet 5 – Game 1
Kalamazoo Central 4, Watervliet 1 – Game 2
Fennville 27, Allegan 15 – Game 1
Allegan 9, Fennville 8 – Game 2
Delton-Kellogg 9, Saugatuck 7 – Game 1
Delton-Kellogg 10, Saugatuck 4 – Game 2
Schoolcraft 18, Lawton 0 – Game 1
Schoolcraft 20, Lawton 1
Decatur 8, Gobles 0 – Game 1
Decatur 12, Gobles 2 – Game 2
Bangor 9, Bloomingdale 0 – Game 1
Bangor 6, Bloomingdale 5 – Game 2
White Pigeon 8, Lawrence 7 – Game 1
Lawrence 8, White Pigeon 5 – Game 2
Mattawan 17, Battle Creek Central 0 – Game 1
Mattawan 16, Battle Creek Central 0 – Game 2
Portage Northern 8, Three Rivers 0 – Game 1
Portage Northern 16, Three Rivers 6 – Game 2
Girls Soccer
SMAC Tournament
Mattawan 4, Lakeshore 0
Portage Central 1, Gull Lake 0
St. Joseph 3, Portage Northern 2 – OT
Battle Creek Lakeview 2, Loy Norrix 0
Kal. Central 9, Battle Creek Central 1
Wolverine
Vicksburg 7, Edwardsburg 1
Otsego 1, Paw Paw 0
Plainwell 8, Niles 0
Three Rivers 9, Sturgis 1
BCS
Michigan Lutheran 5, New Buffalo 0 Non-Conference
Dowagiac 5, Constantine 2
SAC
Schoolcraft 2, Bridgman 0
Fennville 2, Delton-Kellogg 2 – TIE
Allegan 2, Holland Black River 0
Kalamazoo Christian 8, Watervliet 0
Saugatuck 8, Lawton 0
Southwest 10
Hartford 6, Bloomingdale 4
Marcellus 1, Bangor 0
Today
Baseball
Lakeshore at Portage Central, 4:30 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at New Buffalo, 4:15 p.m.
Brandywine at Watervliet, 4:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Buchanan, 4:30 p.m.
Bridgman at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at South Haven, 4:00 p.m.
River Valley at Eau Claire, 4:15 p.m.
Plainwell at Niles, 4:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Otsego, 4:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Vicksburg, 4:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Ada Forest Hills Eastern, 4:15 p.m.
Gobles at Holland Black River, 4:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Parchment, 4:00 p.m.
Centreville at Colon, 4:30 p.m.
Comstock at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Joseph at Dowagiac, 4:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Howardsville Chr. 4:15 p.m.
South Haven at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Buchanan, 4:30 p.m.
Bridgman at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
River Valley at Eau Claire, 4:15 p.m.
Plainwell at Niles, 4:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Otsego, 4:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Vicksburg, 4:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Parchment, 4:00 p.m.
Centreville at Colon, 4:30 p.m.
Comstock at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Michigan Lutheran at Berrien Springs, 5:30 p.m.
Coloma at Watervliet, 5:30 p.m.
Bangor at Hartford, 3:30 p.m.
Fennville at Lawton, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 5, Seattle Mariners 3
Houston Astros 4, Chicago White Sox 3
Minnesota Twins 16, Chicago Cubs 2
Tigers 5, Mariners 3 – Greene, Báez, Baddoo lead Tigers past Mariners 5-3 to avoid sweep
Riley Greene had three hits, Javier Báez drove in two runs and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 to prevent a three-game sweep. With the bases loaded in the seventh inning, Mariners reliever Matt Brash hit Nick Maton on the foot with a pitch to force in the go-ahead run. Brash then walked Andy Ibáñez, making it 5-3. Akil Baddoo knocked in the tying run for Detroit with an RBI double in the sixth. Jason Foley pitched a scoreless seventh for the win and Alex Lange struck out two in the ninth for his seventh save. He worked around two walks, whiffing Teoscar Hernández with two on to end it.
Astros 4, White Sox 3 – Diaz homers, Astros hold off White Sox 4-3
Yainer Diaz hit his first major league home run to back rookie Hunter Brown and help the Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 for their fourth win in five games. Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run double in the first, advanced on shortstop Tim Anderson’s throwing error and scored on Kyle Tucker’s sacrifice fly as the Astro built an early lead. Luis Robert Jr. homered for the third consecutive game and Jake Burger also went deep for the White Sox, who have lost four of five and seven of 11.
Twins 16, Cubs 3 – Larnach, Gallo help Twins’ offense keep rolling in 16-3 win over Cubs
Trevor Larnach hit a three-run homer, Joey Gallo homered for the second straight game and Louie Varland pitched 6 1/3 solid innings for the Minnesota Twins in a 16-3 win against the Chicago Cubs. Varland earned his second career win in his ninth major league start for Minnesota, which won its second consecutive series. Larnach, in his second game since being recalled from Triple-A to replace injured Max Kepler, hit his fourth homer of the season as part of a seven-run third inning that chased Cubs starter Marcus Stroman.
Tonight
Chicago Cubs (Taillon 0-2) at Houston (Valdez 3-4), 8:10 p.m.
Tigers and White Sox are off
MLB – Rockies’ Feltner released from hospital after line drive
Colorado pitcher Ryan Feltner has a skull fracture and concussion after getting hit by a line drive off the bat of Philadelphia’s Nick Castellanos. Feltner was injured Saturday night and was discharged from Swedish Medical Center on Sunday. He will not need surgery. Feltner was put on the 15-day injured list. When asked whether the 26-year-old right-hander will be out for days, weeks or months, Black said “probably on the longer end of that.”
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Vegas Golden Knights 5, Edmonton Oilers 2 (VGK wins 4-2)
Golden Knights 5, Oilers 2 – Jonathan Marchessault scores 3 to lead Golden Knights to West final
Jonathan Marchessault scored three goals for his second career postseason hat trick as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 6 of their second-round series to advance to the Western Conference final. Reilly Smith and William Karlsson also scored for the Golden Knights, and Ivan Barbashev had two assists. Adin Hill finished with 39 saves. Connor McDavid and Warren Foegele scored early in the first period for Edmonton, which led 2-1 less than three minutes into the game. Stuart Skinner gave up four goals on 17 shots through two periods, and Jack Campbell stopped all four shots he faced in the third. Vegas will next face the winner of the series between Dallas and Seattle, which heads to a Game 7 on Monday night.
Tonight
Seattle Kraken at Dallas Stars, 8:00 p.m. (Series tied 3-3)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Boston Celtics 112, Philadelphia 76ers 88 (BOS wins 4-3)
Celtics 112, Sixers 88 – Tatum sets Game 7 record with 51 points, Celtics beat 76ers 112-88
Jayson Tatum scored 51 points with 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-88 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight year. Tatum’s total is the most in a Game 7 in NBA history. Tatum had a slow start in the past two games but he scored 25 in the back-and-forth first half and 17 more in Boston’s 33-10 third quarter that turned a three-point lead into a runaway. The Celtics will face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals. They begin on Wednesday in Boston.
Tonight
No games tonight
Tuesday
Western Conference Finals
Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets, 8:30 p.m. (Game 1)
NBA – Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after another gun video appears on social media
Memphis guard Ja Morant has been suspended by the Grizzlies after another social media video in which he appears to be holding a gun. The NBA is looking into the matter. The Grizzlies say Morant is suspended from all team activities “pending league review.” The video shows Morant in the front seat of a vehicle, appearing to hold the gun while someone filmed him and broadcast it live over Instagram. Morant was suspended by the NBA for eight games this season after the All-Star guard was seen on video holding a gun at a club in the Denver suburbs. The league said the March suspension was for “conduct detrimental to the league.”
NASCAR – Byron wins Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway after Chastain wreck
William Byron avoided a wreck between Ross Chastain and Kyle Larson on a restart six laps from the end and held on to win the Goodyear 400 in overtime at Darlington Raceway. Byron was pushed out of the lead by eventual winner Joey Logano two laps from the end here a year ago. This time, Byron watched as Chastain and Larson collided, then drove away from Kevin Harvick for his third win this year and the seventh of his career. It was the 100th win for the No. 24 car of Hendrick Motorsports.
Golf – PGA – Jason Day gets 1st win in 5 years at Byron Nelson; Scheffler finishes 3 back
Jason Day has his first PGA Tour victory in five years at the Byron Nelson. The Australian shot a 9-under 62 for a one-shot victory over Austin Eckroat and Si Woo Kim. Hometown favorite Scottie Scheffler finished three shots back. Day broke a tie with Scheffler with a chip-in birdie at the par-4 12th. Day finished at 23 under playing on Mother’s Day a little more than a year after losing his mom to cancer. Day’s win came the week before the PGA Championship. The only major among the 35-year-old’s 13 victories was the 2015 PGA.
Golf – LPGA – Ko wins Founders Cup for 3rd time in 5 years, beating Minjee Lee in playoff
Jin Young Ko overcame a four-shot deficit to win the Founders Cup for the third time in five years, getting the victory on the first playoff hole when defending champion Minjee Lee three-putted for bogey. In winning for the 15th time on the LPGA Tour and the second time this year, Ko shot a final-round best 5-under 67 in tough, windy conditions. The 27-year-old South Korean forced the playoff making a clutch downhill birdie from roughly 15 feet on No. 18 to tie for the lead. Ko joins Lilia Vu as the only players with multiple wins on tour this year.
Horse Racing – Horse dies at Churchill Downs, 8th recent fatality at home of Debry
A horse has died after a race at Churchill Downs, making it the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby. Rio Moon died after the sixth race. According to Equibase chart notes on the race, the 3-year-old colt “suffered a catastrophic injury to his left foreleg a few strides after the wire.” The notes say Rio Moon was euthanized. The colt was trained by Dale Romans and was winless in six career starts with earnings of $11,621. Two horses were euthanized after being injured in races on the Kentucky Derby undercard on May 6. Five others were euthanized after training and racing incidents at the track in the days leading up to the Derby.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
West Michigan Whitecaps 6, Lansing Lugnuts 2
Lake County Captains 3, Great Lakes Loons 2
South Bend Cubs 2, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 1 – F/11
Tonight
No games tonight
MHSAA – High School Sports
Today
Baseball
Kalamazoo Central at Watervliet, 4:30 p.m.
Constantine at Berrien Springs, 4:15 p.m.
Fennville at Allegan, 4:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Delton-Kellogg, 4:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Lawton, 4:30 p.m.
Gobles at Martin, 4:30 p.m.
Bangor at Bloomingdale, 4:30 p.m.
Mendon at Centreville, 4:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Hartford, 4:30 p.m.
Lawrence at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m.
Lansing Everett at Kal. Loy Norrix, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Three Rivers, 4:00 p.m.
Softball
Lakeshore at Niles, 4:00 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Benton Harbor, 4:00 p.m.
Constantine at Berrien Springs, 4:15 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Watervliet, 4:00 p.m.
Fennville at Allegan, 4:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Delton-Kellogg, 4:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Lawton, 4:30 p.m.
Gobles at Decatur, 4:30 p.m.
Bangor at Bloomingdale, 4:30 p.m.
Mendon at Centreville, 4:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Hartford, 4:30 p.m.
Lawrence at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Three Rivers, 4:00 p.m.
Girls Soccer
SMAC Tournament – Gold Division – 1st round
4 Lakeshore at 1 Mattawan, 6:30 p.m.
3 Gull Lake at 2 Portage Central, 6:30 p.m.
SMAC Tournament – Silver Division – 1st round
8 Portage Northern at 5 St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
7 BC Lakeview at 6 Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m.
SMAC Tournament – Bronze Division
10 BC Central at 9 Kal. Central, 6:30 p.m.
Wolverine
Vicksburg at Edwardsburg, 6:30 p.m.
Otsego at Paw Paw, 6:30 p.m.
Niles at Plainwell, 6:30 p.m.
Sturgis at Three Rivers, 6:00 p.m.
BCS
New Buffalo at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m.
Non-Conference
Constantine at Dowagiac, 5:00 p.m.
SAC
Schoolcraft at Bridgman, 5:00 p.m.
Fennville at Delton-Kellogg, 6:00 p.m.
Allegan at Holland Black River, 5:30 p.m.
Watervliet at Kalamazoo Christian, 5:00 p.m.
Lawton at Saugatuck, 6:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Bloomingdale at Hartford, 5:00 p.m.
Bangor at Marcellus, 5:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Lakeshore at Edwardsburg, 3:00 p.m.
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Grace Constable of Berrien Springs Track and Field. Grace is a junior at Berrien Springs high school where she carries a 3.57 GPA
During last week’s Rotary Track Meet at St. Joseph. Grace won three of the four races she was involved in.
Winning the 100 (12.76 seconds) and 200 Meter Dash (26.74). Grace and her teammates won the 400 meter relay with a time of 49.78, a new school record, and the 800 meter relay team finished with a time of 1:49.08, while it was good for 2nd place, it still was a new school record.
Grace is also a member of the Shamrocks Basketball team. We caught up with Grace and Shamrock’s track coach Jon Rodriguez to talk the Shamrock’s season.
The WSJM Sports Player of the Week for 4/30-5/6 was Evyn Pruett of Buchanan High School soccer. Evyn is a sophomore at Buchanan and has a 4.025 GPA.
During the week, Buchanan went 2-1. In the Bucks 4-1 win over Constantine, Evyn tallied all four of the goals, and after a loss to Berrien Springs, Buchanan responded with a 6-1 win over Bangor. In the game Evyn recorded the double hat trick of six goals.
We were not able to get a chance to interview her at the time, but we finally had a chance to speak to her and talk about her as well as the Bucks season.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Last Night
Kansas City Royals 4, Chicago White Sox 3
Tigers and Cubs were off
Royals 4, White Sox 3 – Fermin’s bunt in ninth gives Royals 4-3 win over White Sox
Freddy Fermin followed a leadoff walk by Nick Pratto and a single by Matt Duffy with a perfectly executed sacrifice bunt in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. Reynaldo López took the loss for the White Sox. Scott Barlow pitched a perfect ninth to earn the win. The Royals nursed a 3-1 lead into the eighth, but the White Sox tied it up with a two-out rally against Aroldis Chapman. Andrew Vaughn and pinch-hitter Carlos Pérez singled, and Luis Robert Jr. bounced a tying double off the chalk of the left-field line.
Tonight
Seattle (Gonzales 2-0) at Detroit (Boyd 2-2), 6:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:15
Chicago Cubs (Smyly 3-1) at Minnesota (Gray 4-0), 8:10 p.m.
Houston (France 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Kopech 1-3), 8:10 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Boston Celtics 95, Philadelphia 76ers 86 (Series tied 3-3)
Denver Nuggets 125, Phoenix Suns 100 (DEN wins 4-2)
Celtics 95, Sixers 86 – Tatum’s 4th-quarter 3s push Celtics past 76ers 95-86; force Game 7
Jayson Tatum missed his first six 3-pointers before he drilled two straight clutch ones late in the game that pushed the Celtics past the Philadelphia 76ers 95-86 to send the Eastern Conference semifinals back to Boston for Game 7. The defending conference champs are in familiar territory. Boston trailed 3-2 last season in the second round against Milwaukee before it won Game 6 on the road and the clincher at home. Game 7 is Sunday in Boston. Tatum scored 19 points. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each scored 26 points for the 76ers.
Nuggets 125, Suns 100 – Nuggets blow past Suns 125-100, advance to Western Conference finals
Nikola Jokic scored 32 points, Jamal Murray added 26 and the Denver Nuggets advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2020 by beating the shorthanded Phoenix Suns 125-100 in Game 6 on Thursday night. Denver’s series victory comes two seasons after the Nuggets were embarrassed in a second-round postseason sweep by the Suns. This time, it was the Suns who were embarrassed. On their home floor, too. Denver jumped to an 81-51 lead by halftime. The Nuggets will play in the conference finals for the first time since they lost to the Lakers in five games in the Florida bubble during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tonight
New York Knicks at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. (MIA leads 3-2)
Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:00 p.m. (LAL leads 3-2)
NBA – Lakers coach Ham expects Anthony Davis to play in Game 6 vs Warriors
Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he excepts Anthony Davis to play Friday night in Los Angeles, adding that the eight-time All-Star big man is “not showing any signs of anything” and is not in the NBA’s concussion protocol after being hit in the head late in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. Davis is “doing great,” Ham said, and is probable for Game 6 against the Golden State Warriors. Davis was hurt by what appeared to be an inadvertent shot to the head from Golden State’s Kevon Looney midway through the fourth quarter of the Warriors’ 121-106 victory in San Francisco.
NBA – Heat, Lakers get another chance to move on; Knicks, Warriors on brink
Whatever it takes. That’s the credo at this time of year in the NBA playoffs. It’s why New York teammates Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes are playing 48 minutes. It’s why Miami’s Jimmy Butler is playing through ankle soreness. It’s why Golden State’s Stephen Curry is taking more shots per game than he ever has in a playoff run. It’s why the Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis will likely play through whatever is ailing him after he had to leave early Wednesday night. The Heat play host to New York and the Lakers play host to Golden State on Friday. Both home clubs have 3-2 series leads.
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Carolina Hurricanes 3, New Jersey Devils 2 – OT (CAR wins 4-1)
Dallas Stars 5, Seattle Kraken 2 (DAL leads 3-2)
Hurricanes 3, Devils 2 – OT – Jesper Fast scores on OT power play, Hurricanes eliminate Devils in Game 5
Jesper Fast deflected in a shot by Jesperi Kotkaniemi on a power play at 7:09 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a series-ending 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. Fast’s deflection while shielding Akira Schmid set off a celebration for the Hurricanes, who never led until the final play and twice trailed by a goal before winning the best-of-seven series 4-1 to reach the Eastern Conference final. In the first tight game of the second-round matchup, Fast made amends for when he popped a puck over the goal in front of an open net in the first period. Jaccob Slavin and Brent Burns also scored for Carolina, and Frederik Andersen made 27 saves.
Stars 5, Kraken 2 – Hintz has 2 goals, Pavelski scores again as Stars take 3-2 series lead over Kraken
Roope Hintz scored two goals and had an assist, Joe Pavelski scored his seventh goal of the second-round series and the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 in Game 5. The Stars have a 3-2 series lead. Pavelski also had an assist on Hintz’s second goal, which ricocheted hard out of the net with 8:37 left for a two-goal lead, though play continued for nearly a half-minute before a replay review that confirmed the score. Radek Faksa added an empty-netter. Game 6 is Saturday in Seattle. Adam Larsson and Jared McCann scored for Seattle.
Tonight
Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:00 p.m. (FLA leads 3-1)
Edmonton Oilers at Vegas Golden Knights, 10:00 p.m. (Series tied 2-2)
NFL – NFL season kicks off with Super Bowl champion Chiefs hosting LionsS
Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the season against the upstart Detroit Lions in a matchup of high-powered offenses and they’ll host Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch on “Monday Night Football” in Week 11. Aaron Rodgers will make his New York Jets debut in the first Monday night game of the season against the Buffalo Bills and later faces the Miami Dolphins in the NFL’s first Black Friday game on Nov. 24. Thanks to Rodgers’ arrival in the Big Apple, the Jets will have six nationally televised games, including their first Sunday night game since 2011 vs. the Chiefs on Oct. 1.
| Week | Date | DETROIT LIONS | CHICAGO BEARS | INDIANAPOLIS COLTS | | 1 | 09/10/23 | at Chiefs (THU) | Packers | Jaguars | | 2 | 09/17/23 | Seahawks | at Buccaneers | at Texans | | 3 | 09/24/23 | Falcons | at Chiefs | at Ravens | | 4 | 10/01/23 | at Packers (THU) | Broncos | Rams | | 5 | 10/08/23 | Panthers | at Commanders (THU) | Titans | | 6 | 10/15/23 | at Buccaneers | Vikings | at Jaguars | | 7 | 10/22/23 | at Ravens | Raiders | Browns | | 8 | 10/29/23 | Raiders (MON) | at Chargers | Saints | | 9 | 11/05/23 | BYE | at Saints | at Panthers | | 10 | 11/12/23 | at Chargers | Panthers | Patriots (Germany) | | 11 | 11/19/23 | Bears | at Lions | BYE | | 12 | 11/26/23 | Packers (Thanksgiving) | at Vikings (MON) | Buccaneers | | 13 | 12/03/23 | at Saints | BYE | at Titans | | 14 | 12/10/23 | at Bears | Lions | at Bengals | | 15 | 12/17/23 | Broncos (TBA) | at Browns (TBA) | Steelers (TBA) | | 16 | 12/24/23 | at Vikings | Cardinals | at Falcons | | 17 | 12/30/23 | at Cowboys (SAT) | Falcons | Raiders | | 18 | 01/07/24 | Vikings (TBA) | at Packers (TBA) | Texans (TBA) |
Indy500 – Defending Indy 500 champ Ericsson back at Brickyard, seeking new contract
Marcus Ericsson spent most of his career trying to show he could win races. Now the defending Indianapolis 500 champion and current IndyCar points leader has another goal: proving his newfound success is no fluke. The 32-year-old Swede is making a strong case for a contract extension with Chip Ganassi Racing. He won the season-opening race in St. Petersburg, Florida, and has four straight top-10 finishes. He now returns to Indy with his image plastered all around the city.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
Lansing 4, West Michigan 2
Lake County 6, Great Lakes 5
Wisconsin 3, South Bend 1
Today
Lansing Lugnuts at West Michigan Whitecaps, 11:05 a.m.
Great Lakes Loons at Lake County Captains, 6:35 p.m.
South Bend Cubs at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Baseball
Portage Central 11, St. Joseph 1 – Game 1
St. Joseph 3, Portage Central 2 – Game 2
Bridgman 8, Buchanan 5
Cassopolis 17, Bloomingdale 2 – Game 1
Cassopolis 17, Bloomingdale 0 – Game 2
Decatur 15, White Pigeon 0 – Game 1
Decatur 15, White Pigeon 4 – Game 2
Hartford 12, Marcellus 6 – Game 1
Hartford 6, Marcellus 2 – Game 2
Three Rivers 11, Constantine 8 – Game 1
Three Rivers 10, Constantine 6 – Game 2
Girls Soccer
Fennville 4, Michigan Lutheran 2
Berrien Springs 4, Coloma 1
New Buffalo 8, Covert 0
Comstock 8, Hartford 0
Saugatuck 4, Wyoming Potter’s House 0
Softball
Lakeshore 7, New Prairie 5
Portage Central 6, St. Joseph 3 – Game 1
Portage Central 12, St. Joseph 1 – Game 2
Paw Paw 6, Coloma 5 – Game 1
Coloma 12, Paw Paw 1 – Game 1
Watervliet 13, Bridgman 3
Decatur 11, White Pigeon 0 – Game 1
Decatur 6, White Pigeon 0 – Game 2
Hartford 10, Marcellus 2 – Game 1
Marcellus 16, Hartford 15 – Game 2
Centreville 18, Lawrence 0 – Game 1
Centreville 18, Lawrence 1 – Game 2
Gobles 12, Fennville 0 – Game 1
Gobles 17, Fennville 0 – Game 2
Lawton 6, Howardsville Christian 5 – Game 1
Lawton 15, Howardsville Christian 6 – Game 2
Today
Baseball
Eau Claire at Our Lady of the Lake, 4:15 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at River Valley, 4:15 p.m,
Mattawan at Edwardsburg, 4:00 p.m.
Coloma at Paw Paw, 4:00 p.m.
Brandywine at Dowagiac, 4:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Martin, 4:30 p.m.
Vicksburg at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m.
Loy Norrix at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m.
Tekonsha at Mendon, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Eau Claire at Our Lady of the Lake, 4:15 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at River Valley, 4:15 p.m,
Otsego at Edwardsburg, 4:00 p.m.
South Haven at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
Brandywine at Dowagiac, 4:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Schoolcraft, 4:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Colon, 4:30 p.m.
Tekonsha at Mendon, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Lakeshore at Portage Central, 6:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Kal. Hackett, 5:00 p.m.
Hamilton at South Haven, 6:30 p.m.
Coloma at Buchanan, 5:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Watervliet, 6:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Mattawan, 6:30 p.m.
Plainwell at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Kalamazoo Central, 6:30 p.m.
Niles at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Quincy, 5:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Parchment, 6:30 p.m.
Allegan at Wayland, 6:45 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Comstock, 5:30 p.m.
Gull Lake at GR Forest Hills Northern, 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
Track and Field
SMAC Conference Meet at Battle Creek Lakeview, 9:30 a.m.
Girls Tennis
SMAC Conference Meet at Portage Central/Portage Northern, 8:30 a.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Last Night
Detroit Tigers 5, Cleveland Guardians 0
Kansas City Royals 9, Chicago White Sox 1
Chicago Cubs 10, St. Louis Cardinals 4
Tigers 5, Guardians 0 – Rodriguez strikes out 8 in 4th straight win, Tigers shut out Guardians
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out eight over seven innings, Javier Báez had two hits and two runs and the Detroit Tigers cruised to a 5-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians to win the three-game series. Rodriguez gave up four hits and two walks, allowing only two runners past first base in his sixth straight dominant performance. The left-hander is 4-0 with a 0.43 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 41 2/3 innings since April 12. Báez singled, doubled and scored twice in the first three innings as the Tigers built a 5-0 lead. In two starts against the Guardians this year, Rodriguez has thrown 15 scoreless innings and earned two wins.
Royals 9, White Sox 1 – Pratto, Massey, Olivares homer as Royals blast White Sox 9-1
Nick Pratto homered and drove in three supporting Brad Keller’s first win in almost a month as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox, 9-1. The Royals batted around with six hits in the first inning against Lance Lynn, who surrendered seven runs over five innings. Michael Massey and Edward Olivares added solo homers for Kansas City. Gavin Sheets walked to lead off the second and scored on Hanser Alberto’s single for Chicago’s lone run.
Cubs 10, Cardinals 4 – Steele moves to 6-0, Cubs get HRs from Wisdom and Gomes in 10-4 win over Cardinals
Patrick Wisdom and Yan Gomes homered to lead unbeaten Justin Steele and the Chicago Cubs past the St. Louis Cardinals 10-4, snapping a three-game skid. Steele gave up three runs and seven hits in six innings, striking out three and walking three. He joined Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw as the only six-game winners in the National League. Nolan Arenado hit his first triple of the season for St. Louis, which had won three straight after dropping eight in a row. Jordan Montgomery lost for the fifth time in six starts after giving up six runs in five innings.
Today
Chicago White Sox (Clevinger 2-3) at Kansas City (Singer 2-4), 2:10 p.m.
Tigers and Cubs are off
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Toronto Maple Leafs 2, Florida Panthers 1 (FLA leads 3-1)
Edmonton Oilers 4, Vegas Golden Knights 1 (Series tied 2-2)
Leafs 2, Panthers 1 – Maple Leafs avoid elimination by topping Panthers 2-1 in Game 4
Joseph Woll stopped 24 shots in his first playoff start, Mitch Marner and William Nylander had the goals and the Toronto Maple Leafs staved off elimination by beating the Florida Panthers 2-1 in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Wednesday night. Nylander was the beneficiary of an odd bounce for a power-play score in the second period, Marner scored midway through the third and Woll did the rest as he took the place of injured starter Ilya Samsonov. Sam Reinhart scored the goal for Florida, which got 23 saves from Sergei Bobrovsky. The Panthers still lead the series 3-1, with Game 5 in Toronto on Friday night.
Oilers 4, Golden Knights 1 – Nugent-Hopkins has goal, assist to help Oilers beat Golden Knights 4-1
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and an assist as the Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 Wednesday night to even their second-round playoff series at two games apiece. Nick Bjugstad, Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm also scored as the Oilers built a four-goal lead in the second period. Connor McDavid had two assists and Stuart Skinner stopped 25 shots. Nicolas Roy scored in the third period for Vegas. Adin Hill stopped 29 shots in his first NHL playoff start after playing minutes in the two previous games of the series. Game 5 of the best-of-seven series is Friday night at Las Vegas, and Game 6 will be back in Edmonton on Sunday.
Tonight
New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00 p.m. (CAR leads 3-1)
Seattle Kraken at Dallas Stars, 9:30 p.m. (Series tied 2-2)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
New York Knicks 112, Miami Heat 103 (MIA leads 3-2)
Golden State Warriors 121, Los Angeles Lakers 106 (LAL leads 3-2)
Knicks 112, Heat 103 – Brunson scores 38 points, Knicks beat Heat 112-103 in Game 5
Jalen Brunson had 38 points, nine rebounds and seven assists while playing all 48 minutes in a season-extending performance, and the New York Knicks beat the Miami Heat 112-103 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Knicks denied the Heat’s first attempt to become just the second No. 8 seed to reach the conference finals and sent the series back to Miami for Game 6 on Friday night. RJ Barrett added 26 points and Julius Randle had 24 for the fifth-seeded Knicks, who stayed alive in hopes of reaching the conference finals for the first time since 2000. They did that by getting by the Heat in seven games in the second round, a possibility that still exists.
Warriors 121, Lakers 106 – Warriors stave off elimination, force Game 6 by beating Lakers 121-106
Stephen Curry had 27 points and eight assists, Andrew Wiggins added 25 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and the defending champion Golden State Warriors staved off elimination by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 121-106 in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night. LeBron James had 25 points and nine rebounds for Los Angeles. Anthony Davis added 23 points and nine rebounds but went to the locker room late after appearing to take a hit in the head from Kevon Looney. Draymond Green contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds as Golden State played tough defense that led to better chances on the offensive end. Now, it’s back to LA for Game 6 on Friday night
Tonight
Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m. (PHI leads 3-2)
Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns, 10:00 p.m. (DEN leads 3-2)
NCAAMBB – Son of NBA great Dennis Rodman transferring to USC, joining Bronny James
The son of another NBA great says he’ll play for Southern California next season. D.J. Rodman said on social media that he’s transferring from Washington State to USC. The son of rebounding great Dennis Rodman played his first four seasons for the Cougars. He’ll use a fifth year of eligibility because of the COVID-19 pandemic to finish his college career closer to his hometown of Newport Beach. Bronny James announced on social media last weekend that he will play at USC. His father, LeBron James, stars for the Los Angeles Lakers.
NCAAMBB – Huggins agrees to pay cut, suspension for homophobic slur
West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins has agreed to a three-game suspension and a $1 million pay cut after he used a homophobic slur during a radio show. The agreement allows Huggins to keep his job as the school’s basketball coach, but the blunder will leave a lasting mark on his Hall of Fame career. During a call to a Cincinnati radio station Monday, Huggins was asked whether he had a chance of landing an Xavier player from the transfer portal. Huggins then made offensive comments about Xavier fans. He later apologized. Huggins will also be required to meet with LGBTQ+ leaders as part of the agreement.
NCAAFB – Smart says declining invitation for White House visit was not political
Georgia coach Kirby Smart insists there was no political motivation behind the decision for his national championship football team to decline an invitation to visit the White House in June. Instead, Smart says scheduling issues, including a youth camp in June at the Georgia football facility, made it impossible for the Bulldogs to accept the invitation to attend a June 12 event with other college teams at the White House. The event is described by President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden as “College Athlete Day.” Smart told the Athens Banner-Herald “Timeline-wise it didn’t work.”
Golf – PGA Championship has 99 of top 100 in the field for Oak Hill, no Sergio Garcia
The PGA Championship always tries to get the strongest field in the majors. This year is no exception. The field next week for Oak Hill just outside Rochester, New York, features 99 of the top 100 in the world ranking. Missing is Will Zalatoris, who is out for the rest of the season after back surgery. The field features 18 players who play for Saudi-backed LIV Golf. One player missing from the 155-player list is Sergio Garcia. He is No. 189 in the world. LIV Golf does not get ranking points. This will be the first time Garcia is ineligible for a major since 1999.
NFL – Ex-Raider Ruggs pleads guilty to driving drunk at 156 mph, causing fatal crash
Former Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs has admitted he drove drunk at up to 156 mph before causing a fiery crash that killed a woman in November 2021. The 24-year-old former first-round NFL draft pick avoided trial with a plea deal on Wednesday that is expected to result in a sentence of three to 10 years in state prison. Prosecutors dropped other charges, on which Ruggs might have faced up to 50 years behind bars. The former Alabama Crimson Tide player was dropped by the Raiders shortly after the crash. Family members of the woman who died declined to comment following Ruggs’ plea. He remains free pending sentencing Aug. 9.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
Great Lakes 8, Lake County 1
West Michigan 9, Lansing 3
South Bend 10, Wisconsin 6
Today
Lansing Lugnuts at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:05 p.m.
Great Lakes Loons at Lake County Captains, 6:35 p.m.
South Bend Cubs at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Soccer
St. Joseph 0, Portage Central 0 – TIE
Lakeshore 5, Kalamazoo Central 1
Our Lady of the Lake 3, Michigan Lutheran 0
Dowagiac 3, Buchanan 1
Parchment 7, Brandywine 0
Schoolcraft 4, South Haven 3
Edwardsburg 4, Niles 0
Plainwell 4, Otsego 1
Three Rivers 0, Paw Paw 0 – TIE
Vicksburg 10, Sturgis 0
Fennville 5, Constantine 0
Delton-Kellogg 2, Bridgman 0
Bloomingdale 6, Marcellus 1
Saugatuck 3, Kalamazoo Hackett 2
Battle Creek Lakeview 8, Battle Creek Central 0
Gull Lake 2, Portage Northern 1
Softball
Buchanan 3, Kalamazoo Central 0 – Game 1
Buchanan 15, Kalamazoo Central 0 – Game 2
Three Rivers 10, Constantine 1 – Game 1
Three Rivers 13, Constantine 1 – Game 2
Girls Tennis
St. Joseph 8, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 0
Niles 8, Dowagiac 0
Today
Baseball
Lakeshore at Battle Creek Central, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Central at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Bridgman, 4:15 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at BC Lakeview, 4:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Constantine, 4:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
Harper Creek at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Cassopolis, 4:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Decatur, 4:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Hartford, 4:30 p.m.
Centreville at Lawrence, 4:30 p.m.
Comstock at Mendon, 4:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Allegan, 4:30 p.m.
Gobles at Fennville, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Lakeshore at New Prairie (IN), 5:00 p.m.
Portage Central at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Coloma at Paw Paw, 4:30 p.m.
Watervliet at Bridgman, 4:15 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at BC Lakeview, 4:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Cassopolis, 4:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Decatur, 4:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Hartford, 4:30 p.m.
Centreville at Lawrence, 4:30 p.m.
Comstock at Mendon, 4:30 p.m.
Gobles at Fennville, 4:30 p.m.
Lawton at Howardsville Christian, 4:15 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Fennville at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m.
Coloma at Berrien Springs, 6:00 p.m.
New Buffalo at Covert, 5:00 p.m.
Hartford at Comstock, 5:00 p.m.
Wyoming Potter’s House at Saugatuck, 5:45 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Last Night
Cleveland Guardians 2, Detroit Tigers 0
Chicago White Sox 4, Kansas City Royals 2
St. Louis Cardinals 6, Chicago Cubs 4
Guardians 2, Tigers 0 – Bieber strikes out 9, Guardians blank Tigers 2-0
Shane Bieber struck out a season-high nine over six innings, Amed Rosario had an RBI triple among his four hits, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0. Bieber scattered seven hits and walked one. Relievers James Karinchak, Sam Hentges, Trevor Stephan and Emmanuel Clase completed Cleveland’s third shutout of the season. Clase leads the majors with 13 saves in 16 chances. Rosario singled in each of his three at-bats against Detroit starter Michael Lorenzen, then tripled home Will Brennan in the ninth against José Cisnero. The Tigers were shut out for the first time since opening day.
White Sox 4, Royals 2 – Vaughn’s homer lifts White Sox over Royals, 4-2
Andrew Vaughn’s two-run homer in the sixth inning broke a 1-1 tie and lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Lucas Giolito picked up the win in a game that started two hours late because of rain. He allowed two runs on five hits over six innings. Kendall Graveman worked the ninth for his first save. Jordan Lyles threw a complete game, the first by a Royals pitcher in more than two years, allowing four runs on six hits with no walks. Lyles fell to 0-6 on the season.
Cardinals 6, Cubs 4 – DeJong hits tiebreaking homer as Cardinals beat Cubs 6-4
Paul DeJong, Nolan Gorman and Lars Nootbaar homered, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 for their third consecutive win. DeJong put St. Louis in front when he opened the ninth inning with a drive to left-center off Javier Assad for his third homer this season. Dylan Carlson then tripled and scored on Andrew Knizner’s bloop double into shallow right field. Chris Stratton got four outs for the win, and Giovanny Gallegos worked the ninth for his second save. The Cardinals had dropped eight in a row and 15 of 18 overall before their win streak.
Today
Detroit (Rodriguez 3-2) at Cleveland (Battenfield 0-3), 1:10 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 12:45
Chicago White Sox (Lynn 1-4) at Kansas City (Keller 2-3), 7:40 p.m.
St. Louis (Montgomery 2-4) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 5-0), 7:40 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Philadelphia 76ers 115, Boston Celtics 103 (PHI leads 3-2)
Denver Nuggets 118, Phoenix Suns 102 (DEN leads 3-2)
Sixers 115, Celtics 103 – Embiid scores 33, 76ers beat Celtics 115-103 for 3-2 lead
Joel Embiid scored 33 points and the Philadelphia 76ers easily took a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Boston Celtics 115-103. It was the third straight game 30-point game of the series for Embiid, who also had seven rebounds and four blocks. Philadelphia will have chance to close out the series and advance to the conference finals when they host Game 6 on Thursday. Tyrese Maxey added 30 points and six 3s. James Harden finished with 17 points and 10 assists and eight rebounds. The 76ers led by as many as 21 in the fourth quarter. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 36 points but was just 11 of 27 from the field. Jaylen Brown finished with 24 points.
Nuggets 118, Suns 102 – Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series lead
Nikola Jokic had a triple-double after making up with Suns owner Mat Ishbia and Michael Porter Jr. sank five 3-pointers to help the Denver Nuggets beat Phoenix 118-102 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 series lead. Joker had 29 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists for his 10th career playoff triple-double, breaking a tie with Wilt Chamberlain for most by a center in NBA history. Game 6 is Thursday night in Phoenix. The home team has won every game in the series. If that holds true again, the decisive winner-take-all clash will come Sunday back in Denver, where the top-seeded Nuggets own the NBA’s best home record at 39-7, including 5-0 in the playoffs.
Tonight
Miami Heat at New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. (MIA leads 3-1)
Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:00 p.m. (LAL leads 3-1)
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Carolina Hurricanes 6, New Jersey Devils 1 (CAR leads 3-1)
Dallas Stars 6, Seattle Kraken 3 (Series tied 2-2)
Hurricanes 6, Devils 1 – Hurricanes have 5-goal 2nd, rout Devils 6-1 for 3-1 lead
Jordan Martinook had a goal and two assists and the Carolina Hurricanes scored five times in the second period to beat the New Jersey Devils 6-1 on Tuesday night for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal. Martin Necas scored twice and Brett Pesce, Jesper Fast and Brent Burns added goals as the Hurricanes routed the young Devils for the third time in four games. Frederik Andersen made 21 saves in a relatively easy game after giving up an early goal to Jack Hughes. The Hurricanes have outscored New Jersey 17-3 in their three wins. The five goals in the second period were the most the Devils have given up in a period this season.
Stars 6, Kraken 3 – Joe Pavelski scores 6th of series, Stars top Kraken 6-3
Joe Pavelski scored his sixth goal of the series as part of a four-goal second period for Dallas, and the Stars routed the Seattle Kraken 6-3 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinal series. After a pair of tight games in Dallas to open the series, Games 3 and 4 in Seattle were blowouts. The Kraken rolled to a 7-2 win in Game 3 and the Stars responded with their best performance of the series in a dominant Game 4 victory. Game 5 is Thursday night in Dallas. Pavelski scored four goals in the series opener, added a fifth in Game 2 and gave the Stars a 4-0 lead midway through the second period of Game 4.
Tonight
Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers, 7:00 p.m. (FLA leads 3-0)
Vegas Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers, 10:00 p.m. (VGK leads 2-1)
NHL – Inside NHL draft lottery Blackhawks won for Connor Bedard
The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery and the chance to take Connor Bedard long before Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly revealed it on national television. The final lottery ball giving the Blackhawks the opportunity to draft Bedard popped out of a machine 80 minutes earlier. The roughly 20 people in the room to witness the drawing were sequestered there without access to phones or other communication devices until Daly revealed the card with the Blackhawks logo. The entire process emceed by Commissioner Gary Bettman is filmed for posterity. Anaheim, San Jose, Arizona, Washington and St. Louis also had a chance down to the final lottery ball.
NFL – Bears get QB Justin Fields assistance on draft’s last day
The Chicago Bears completed their draft with more help for quarterback Justin Fields but no defensive ends to help the pass rush. They drafted Texas running back Roschon Johnson in Round 4 and then speedy Cincinnati slot Tyler Johnson in the same round before turning their attention to defense for the rest of the draft. Minnesota cornerback Terell Smith and Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell went in Round 5 and Kennesaw State defensive tackle Travis Bell and Stanford safety Kendall Williamson were next. GM Ryan Poles said they’ll keep an eye out for chances to acquire a needed defensive end.
Golf – Judge seems skeptical of Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend’s claims
A Florida judge appeared skeptical during a court hearing of claims made by Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend. Florida Judge Elizabeth Metzger repeatedly questioned Erica Herman’s attorney during Tuesday’s hearing. Benjamin Hodas tried to argue that a nondisclosure agreement between the two should be invalidated, questioning whether her signature on the 2017 contract was legitimate or forged. Metzger appeared to side with Woods’ attorney that the agreement requires that any legal disputes between the two be handled in private by an arbitrator, not in court. Herman is seeking $30 million, saying she was illegally evicted from Woods’ mansion after their breakup last October. She has also claimed sexual harassment, an allegation Woods’ attorney denies.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
Great Lakes 4, Lake County 1
West Michigan 14, Lansing 5
South Bend 10, Wisconsin 1
Today
Great Lakes Loons at Lake County Captains, 11:00 a.m.
Lansing Lugnuts at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m.
South Bend Cubs at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Baseball
Brandywine 12, Benton Harbor 0 – Game 1
Brandywine 19, Benton Harbor 0 – Game 2
Michigan Lutheran 12, Eau Claire 0 – Game 1
Michigan Lutheran 19, Eau Claire 0 – Game 2
Our Lady of the Lake 7, New Buffalo 1 – Game 1
Our Lady of the Lake 12, New Buffalo 1 – Game 2
Watervliet 15, South Haven 0 – Game 1
Watervliet 4, South Haven 3 – Game 2
Allegan 2, Coloma 1 – Game 1
Allegan 5, Coloma 2 – Game 1
Plainwell 10, Otsego 7 – Game 1
Plainwell 4, Otsego 1 – Game 2
Vicksburg 6, Sturgis 5 – Game 1
Vicksburg 13, Sturgis 0 – Game 2
Three Rivers 8, Paw Paw 7 – Game 1
Three Rivers 7, Paw Paw 2 – Game 2
Berrien Springs 3, Dowagiac 0 – Game 1
Berrien Springs 8, Dowagiac 4 – Game 2
Kalamazoo Hackett 10, Lawton 0 – Game 1
Kalamazoo Hackett 12, Lawton 2 – Game 2
Marcellus 16, White Pigeon 6 – Game 1
White Pigeon 16, Marcellus 8 – Game 2
Softball
Watervliet 9, South Haven 0 – Game 1
South Haven 16, Watervliet 4 – Game 2
Edwardsburg 5, Niles 0 – Game 1
Edwardsburg 3, Niles 0 – Game 2
Three Rivers 6, Paw Paw 5 – Game 1
Three Rivers 11, Paw Paw 0 – Game 2
Dowagiac 9, Berrien Springs 4 – Game 1
Dowagiac 14, Berrien Springs 4 – Game 2
Kalamazoo Christian 9, Constantine 3 – Game 1
Kalamazoo Christian 13, Constantine 3 – Game 2
Lawton 5, Kalamazoo Hackett 3 – Game 1
Lawton 15, Kalamazoo Hackett 8 – Game 2
Girls Tennis
Otsego 7, Paw Paw 1
Edwardsburg 7, Three Rivers 1
Sturgis 7, Three Rivers 1
Girls Soccer
Mattawan 0, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 0 – TIE
Lowell 1, Allegan 0
Bangor 2, Bloomingdale 1
Today
Girls Soccer
St. Joseph at Portage Central, 6:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Lakeshore, 6:30 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Our Lady of the Lake, 5:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Dowagiac, 5:00 p.m.
Parchment at Brandywine, 5:00 p.m.
South Haven at Schoolcraft, 5:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Niles, 6:30 p.m.
Plainwell at Otsego, 6:30 p.m.
Three Rivers at Paw Paw, 6:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Vicksburg, 6:30 p.m.
Fennville at Constantine, 5:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Delton-Kellogg, 6:00 p.m.
Marcellus at Bloomingdale, 6:30 p.m.
Bangor at Wyoming-Lee, 6:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Kalamazoo Hackett, 5:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at BC Lakeview, 6:30 p.m.
Gull Lake at Portage Northern, 6:30 p.m.
Softball
Buchanan at Kalamazoo Central, 4:30 p.m.
River Valley at Otsego, 4:00 p.m.
Constantine at Three Rivers, 4:00 p.m.
Lansing Waverly at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Schoolcraft, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
St. Joseph at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 4:00 p.m.
Boys Golf
SMAC at Bedford Valley, 10:00 a.m. (Gull Lake)
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 6, Cleveland Guardians 2
Kansas City Royals 12, Chicago White Sox 5
St. Louis Cardinals 3, Chicago Cubs 1
Tigers 6, Guardians 2 – Ibañez homers, scores 3 runs as Tigers topple Guardians 6-2
Joey Wentz shrugged off giving up a couple quick hits for his first win and Andy Ibañez homered and scored three runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 win over the struggling Cleveland Guardians. Wentz allowed a double and single to start the game before settling in. The left-hander retired 13 of 14 before giving up a pair of walks in the sixth. Ibañez connected in the fifth inning and Riley Greene drove in two runs as the Tigers won for the sixth time in seven games. José Ramírez homered for Cleveland, which has scored three runs or less in 22 of 35 games.
Royals 12, White Sox 5 – Melendez has 4 RBIs, Royals score 8 in 6th, beat ChiSox 12-5
MJ Melendez homered and drove in four runs, Nick Pratto had a three-run double during an eight-run sixth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 12-5. Melendez hit a two-run shot in the fourth against Dylan Cease and then had a two-run single in the sixth as the Royals turned a 4-4 game into a rout. Kansas City had its highest-scoring game this season and won consecutive home games for the first time since last September. Cease gave up seven runs in five-plus innings as his ERA rose to 5.58. Jose Cuas got one out in relief of Zack Greinke for the win.
Cardinals 3, Cubs 1 – Contreras leads Cardinals past Cubs 3-1 in return to Wrigley
Willson Contreras had two hits and two RBIs in his return to Wrigley Field, including a tiebreaking double, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1. St. Louis also got a strong effort from its bullpen in its second straight win after an eight-game losing streak. Génesis Cabrera, Jordan Hicks and Ryan Helsley combined for 4 2/3 innings of one-hit ball in relief of Miles Mikolas. Contreras played for Chicago for seven seasons before departing in free agency, signing an $87.5 million, five-year contract with St. Louis in December.
Tonight
Detroit (Lorenzen 1-1) at Cleveland (Bieber 2-1), 6:10 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:50
Chicago White Sox (Giolito 1-2) at Kansas City (Lyles 0-5), 7:40 p.m.
St. Louis (Flaherty 2-4) at Chicago Cubs (Taillon 0-2), 7:40 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Vegas Golden Knights 5, Edmonton Oilers 1 (VGK leads 2-1)
Golden Knights 5, Oilers 1 – Marchessault, Eichel lead Vegas to 5-1 win over Oilers
Jonathan Marchessault scored his first two goals of the playoffs, Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 for a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series. Zach Whitecloud and Chandler Stephenson also scored for Vegas. Laurent Brossoit left at 11:44 of the first period after turning away three of four shots. Adin Hill came on and stopped all 25 shots he saw. Warren Foegele scored the first goal of the game for Edmonton before the Golden Knights countered with five. Stuart Skinner was pulled in the second period after giving up four goals on 23 shots. Jack Campbell replaced him and made nine saves. Game 4 of the best-of-seven series is here Wednesday night, followed by Game 5 on Friday night at Las Vegas.
Tonight
Carolina Panthers at New Jersey Devils, 7:00 p.m. (CAR leads 2-1)
Dallas Stars at Seattle Kraken, 9:30 p.m. (SEA leads 2-1)
NHL – Blackhawks win NHL draft lottery, get to pick Connor Bedard
The Chicago Blackhawks have won the NHL draft lottery and the right to select Connor Bedard with the first pick. Chicago had the third-highest odds of winning it at 11.5%. Bedard is considered the top draft-eligible prospect available since Connor McDavid in 2015. Bedard’s 72 goals and 143 points with Regina of the Western Hockey League were the most of any junior hockey player in Canada. League-worst Anaheim won the lottery to pick second and choose among forwards Adam Fantilli from the University of Michigan, Matvei Michkov from Russia and Leo Carlsson from Sweden at the draft June 28 in Nashville. The Detroit Red Wings will have the 9th selection.
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Miami Heat 109, New York Knicks 101 (MIA leads 3-1)
Los Angles Lakers 104, Golden State Warriors 101 (LAL leads 3-1)
Heat 109, Knicks 101 – Heat take 3-1 lead, hold off Knicks 109-101 for Game 4 win
Jimmy Butler scored 27 points and added 10 assists, Bam Adebayo finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Miami Heat moved a win away from their third trip to the Eastern Conference finals in the last four years by topping the New York Knicks 109-101. Max Strus scored 16, Kyle Lowry added 15 and Caleb Martin scored 10 for the Heat. Miami, the No. 8 seed, leads the East semifinal series 3-1, with Game 5 — and the first potential clincher — awaiting in New York on Wednesday night. Jalen Brunson finished with 32 points and 11 assists for fifth-seeded New York, while RJ Barrett scored 24 and Julius Randle scored 20 for the Knicks before fouling out with about three minutes left.
Lakers 104, Warriors 101 – Lakers rally past Warriors 104-101, take 3-1 series lead
Lonnie Walker scored all of his 15 points in a phenomenal fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied late to take a 3-1 series lead with a 104-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4. LeBron James scored 27 points and Anthony Davis had 23 points and 15 rebounds for the seventh-seeded Lakers, who moved to the brink of an improbable trip to the Western Conference finals with their eighth consecutive home victory since March. Los Angeles overcame Stephen Curry’s third career postseason triple-double down the stretch largely because of Walker.
Tonight
Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m. (Series tied 2-2)
Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets, 10:00 p.m. (Series tied 2-2)
NCAA – Iowa, Iowa St announce investigations into athlete gambling
The University of Iowa says 26 athletes across five sports are suspected of wagering on sports in violation of NCAA rules and more than 100 people have been linked to an investigation. Iowa State acknowledged about 15 of its athletes across three sports also are suspected of violating gambling rules. Last week, Alabama fired baseball coach Brad Bohannon following a report of suspicious bets made at an Ohio casino involving his team. NCAA rules prohibit athletes, coaches and staff from betting on amateur, collegiate and professional sports in which the NCAA conducts a championship.
Golf – Tiger Woods’ lawyers try to stop ex-girlfriend’s lawsuit
Attorneys for golf superstar Tiger Woods will soon be in court in an attempt to halt a lawsuit his ex-girlfriend filed against him. The attorneys are expected to argue in a Florida court Tuesday that Erica Herman signed a nondisclosure agreement with the golfer requiring that any disagreement between the two must be decided by an arbitrator in private. Herman is arguing that the contract should be thrown out. She was working as the manager of his Florida restaurant when their romantic relationship began. She says she signed the agreement under duress because he threatened to fire her if she didn’t, His lawyers deny that.
NFL – Bills’ Hamlin will put the millions raised into his charity
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin will use the $10 million given to online fundraising campaigns by well-wishers after his on-field collapse to fund his own nonprofit, the Chasing M’s Foundation. The decision begins the 25-year-old’s plan for the unprecedented outpouring of support that he received after his heart stopped following a tackle during a Monday night football game in January. Hamlin first started Chasing M’s Foundation in May 2020 when he was still a student playing with the University of Pittsburgh. His spokesperson said they applied last month for retroactive tax-exempt status for the nonprofit.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Yesterday
No games yesterday
Today
Great Lakes Loons at Lake County Captains, 6:35 p.m.
Lansing Lugnuts at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m.
South Bend Cubs at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday Girls Soccer
St. Joseph 1, Lakeshore 1 – TIE
Saugatuck 4, Our Lady of the Lake 0
Mattawan 10, Battle Creek Central 0
Portage Central 5, Battle Creek Lakeview 1
Gull Lake 5, Kalamazoo Central 0
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 3, Portage Northern 0
Paw Paw 2, Edwardsburg 2 – TIE
Vicksburg 8, Niles 0
Otsego 6, Sturgis 0
Plainwell 8, Three Rivers 0
South Haven 8, Watervliet 0
Holland Black River 8, Coloma 0
Fennville 4, Bridgman 0
Berrien Springs 8, Covert 0
New Buffalo 1, Buchanan 0
Allegan 8, Schoolcraft 0
Comstock 4, Marcellus 0
Kalamazoo Hackett 3, Delton-Kellogg 2
Kalamazoo Christian 6, Lawton 0
Parchment 5, Constantine 1
Baseball
Brandywine 11, Michigan Lutheran 0 – Game 1
Brandywine 5, Michigan Lutheran 0 – Game 2
Loy Norrix 12, River Valley 2 – Game 1
Loy Norrix 13, River Valley 1 – Game 2
Lawrence 11, Cassopolis 5 – Game 1
Lawrence 6, Cassopolis 0 – Game 2
Marcellus 15, Bloomingdale 0 – Game 1
Marcellus 10, Bloomingdale 4 – Game 2
Kalamazoo Central 8, Plainwell 5
Portage Northern 7, Kalamazoo Hackett 1
Girls Tennis
Brandywine 8, Three Rivers 0
Softball
St. Joseph at Zeeland West, cancelled
Brandywine 10, Michigan Lutheran 0 – Game 1
Brandywine 10, Michigan Lutheran 0 – Game 2
Buchanan 4, Bronson 3 – Game 1
Buchanan 7, Bronson 6 – Game 2
Cassopolis 10, Lawrence 0 – Game 1
Cassopolis 19, Lawrence 9 – Game 2
Three Rivers 5, Kalamazoo Central 4 – Game 1
Three Rivers 12, Kalamazoo Central 6 – Game 2
Portage Central 6, Kalamazoo Christian 2 – Game 1
Kalamazoo Christian 8, Portage Central 7 – Game 2
Lawton at Paw Paw, cancelled
Parchment 2, Constantine 0 – Game 1
Parchment 11, Constantine 1 – Game 2
Track and Field
St. Joseph, Lakeshore, at Mattawan
Boys: St. Joseph 117, Lakeshore 43
Boys: St. Joseph 103, Mattawan 59
Boys: Mattawan 80, Lakeshore 77
Girls: St. Joseph 104.5, Lakeshore 54.5
Girls: St. Joseph 126, Mattawan 29
Girls: Lakeshore 112, Mattawan 39
Today
Soccer
Mattawan at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m.
Lowell at Allegan, 6:00 p.m.
Bangor at Bloomingdale, 5:30 p.m.
Baseball
Benton Harbor at Brandywine, 4:15 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Eau Claire, 4:15 p.m.
New Buffalo at Our Lady of the Lake, 4:15 p.m.
South Haven at Watervliet, 4:30 p.m.
Allegan at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
Niles at Edwardsburg, 4:00 p.m.
Otsego at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Three Rivers, 4:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m.
Gobles at Delton-Kellogg, 4:30 p.m.
Holland Black River at Galesburg-Augusta, 4:30 p.m.
Constantine at Kalamazoo Christian, 4:30 p.m.
Lawton at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
Parchment at Schoolcraft, 4:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m.
White Pigeon at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Benton Harbor at Brandywine, 4:15 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Eau Claire, 4:15 p.m.
South Haven at Watervliet, 4:30 p.m.
Allegan at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
Niles at Edwardsburg, 4:00 p.m.
Otsego at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Three Rivers, 4:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Bangor, 4:30 p.m.
Dowagiac at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m.
Gobles at Delton-Kellogg, 4:30 p.m.
Holland Black River at Galesburg-Augusta, 4:30 p.m.
Constantine at Kalamazoo Christian, 4:30 p.m.
Lawton at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
Parchment at Schoolcraft, 4:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Decatur, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Buchanan at Our Lady of the Lake, 4:30 p.m.
South Haven at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Golf
Lakeland Conference at Benton Harbor, 4:00 p.m. (Harbor Shores)
Benton Harbor, Berrien Springs, Brandywine, Buchanan, Dowagiac
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
St. Louis Cardinals 12, Detroit Tigers 6
Miami Marlins 5, Chicago Cubs 4 – 14 Innings
Chicago White Sox 17, Cincinnati Reds 4
Cardinals 12, Tigers 6 – Goldschmidt 3 HRs, Cards end 8-game skid, beat Tigers 12-6
Paul Goldschmidt homered three times, Brendan Donovan hit a three-run drive and the St. Louis Cardinals stopped an eight-game losing streak with a 12-6 win over the Detroit Tigers. Goldschmidt, had four hits and four RBIs. Lars Nootbaar added a two-run single to cap off a seven-run sixth inning for the Cardinals, who had been on their longest skid in 16 years. Jake Rogers hit a grand slam for the Tigers, whose five-game winning steak was stopped.
Marlins 5, Cubs 4 – F/14 – Marlins stop 5-game slide with 14-inning win over Cubs
Garrett Hampson scored on Adbert Alzolay’s balk in the 14th inning, and the Miami Marlins stopped a five-game slide by outlasting the Chicago Cubs for a wild 5-4 victory. Hampson opened the inning on second as the automatic runner. He advanced on Luis Arraez’s groundout and trotted home when Alzolay was called for a balk with a 2-2 count on Jesús Sánchez. Steven Okert got three outs for the win, and Andrew Nardi pitched the 14th for his first career save.
White Sox 17, Reds 4 – White Sox score 11 in 2nd, beat Reds 17-4
Hanser Alberto had four hits, a career-high four RBIs and Chicago scored 11 runs in the second inning to rout the Cincinnati Reds 17-4 on Sunday. The 11 runs are the most for the team in one inning in 16 years and third-most ever for the franchise. The White Sox had 11 runs in the fifth at Kansas City on Sept. 17, 2007. Chicago, which came in batting .176 with runners in scoring position, delivered plenty of big hits against Graham Ashcraft (2-1) in the second, sending 14 batters to the plate. Michael Kopech (1-3) allowed four solo homers by pitched six innings to earn his first victory of the season.
Tonight
Detroit (Wentz 0-3) at Cleveland (Bibee 1-0), 6:10 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:50
Chicago White Sox (Cease 2-1) at Kansas City (Greinke 1-4), 7:40 p.m.
St. Louis (Mikolas 1-1) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 2-2), 7:40 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
New Jersey Devils 8, Carolina Hurricanes 4 (CAR leads 2-1)
Florida Panthers 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2 – OT (FLA leads 3-0)
Seattle Kraken 7, Dallas Stars 2 (SEA leads 2-1)
Devils 8, Hurricanes 4 – Devils answer in Game 3, rout Canes 8-4, deficit now 2-1
Jack Hughes scored two goals, set up two more and had a near fight as the New Jersey Devils began the task of digging out of another hole with a 8-4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Sunday. Timo Meier, Nico Hischier and Damon Severson added their first goals of playoffs and Vitek Vanecek returned to the net and made 26 saves in helping New Jersey cut its deficit in the best-of-seven series to 2-1.
Panthers 3, Leafs 2 – OT – Reinhart the hero, as Panthers top Leafs in OT for 3-0 lead
Sam Reinhart scored 3:02 into overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Reinhart dumped the puck off the boards behind the net to set up his game-winner, taking a pass back from Anton Lundell and scoring to give Florida its first 3-0 series lead in 27 years. Anthony Duclair and Carter Verhaeghe scored for Florida. Sam Lafferty and Erik Gustafsson scored for Toronto.
Kraken 7, Stars 2 – Kraken ride 2nd period outburst, thump Stars 7-2 in Game 3
Jordan Eberle sparked a five-goal outburst in the second period with his fourth goal of the playoffs, Philipp Grubauer made 24 saves and the Seattle Kraken beat the Dallas Stars 7-2 to take a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal. Eberle’s goal was just the start for Seattle. Alex Wennberg doubled the lead 1:26 after Eberle’s goal; Carson Soucy became Seattle’s 16th different goal scorer this postseason, beating Oettinger five-hole at 6:30; and Matty Beniers made it 4-0 at 8:22.
Tonight
Vegas Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers, 8:30 p.m. (Series tied 1-1)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Philadelphia 76ers 116, Boston Celtics 115 – OT (Series tied 2-2)
Phoenix Suns 129, Denver Nuggets 124 (Series tied 2-2)
Sixers 116, Celtics 115 – OT – Harden makes winning 3 in OT, 76ers tie series with Celtics
James Harden hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 18 seconds left in overtime and scored 42 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers stave off a wild Boston Celtics comeback in a 116-115 victory on Sunday that evened their playoff series at 2-2. Marcus Smart’s potential winner was a tick too late and the Celtics now head home for Tuesday’s Game 5. Joel Embiid had 34 points and 13 rebounds. Harden added nine assists and eight rebounds. Jayson Tatum struggled to score early but finished with 24 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and four blocks.
Suns 129, Nuggets 124 – Booker, Durant both score 36, Suns even series with Nuggets
Devin Booker had 36 points and 12 assists, Kevin Durant also had 36 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 129-124 to even their Western Conference semifinal playoff series at two games apiece. Backup guard Landry Shamet made four crucial 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to keep the Suns ahead. Denver lost despite a huge game from MVP runner-up Nikola Jokic, who poured in 53 points. The Suns took a 98-92 lead into the fourth quarter after a scoring flurry from Booker, who had 17 points in the third. Phoenix wouldn’t trail in the fourth. The series returns to Denver for Game 5 on Tuesday.
Tonight
New York Knicks at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. (MIA leads 2-1)
Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:00 p.m. (LAL leads 2-1)
NBA – 76ers’ Harden visits with Michigan State shooting victim
James Harden met with Michigan State shooting victim John Hao before a playoff game. Then he signed his sneakers and gave them to Hao after scoring 42 points and making the winning shot in overtime. The 20-year-old Hao was paralyzed from the chest down in a February shooting on the East Lansing campus that killed three students and injured five others. Harden learned Hao was a fan of his and the two struck up a friendship over FaceTime. Harden also donated sneakers and money toward Hao’s recovery. Hao recently left a Chicago rehabilitation facility and said he may move with his family back to China.
NBA – Nick Gilbert, son of Cavaliers owner, dies at 26
Nicolas “Nick” Gilbert, the son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert who became the team’s good luck charm at NBA draft lotteries, has died. He was 26. A funeral announcement posted by the Ira Kaufman Chapel said Gilbert died Saturday “peacefully at home surrounded by family.” Gilbert was diagnosed as a child with neurofibromatosis (NF1), a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow in the brain, spinal cord and skin. Wearing a signature bow tie and dark-rimmed glasses, Gilbert became a sensation at the 2011 draft lottery.
NBA – Analysis: Wemby’s farewell tour will be a French celebration
Victor Wembanyama’s first basket on Sunday night looked so easy. He deflected a pass, ran it down, dribbled twice and dunked the ball with his left hand. And 15,000 people roared. He’s called a generational talent, though really, there’s never been one in France quite like Wembanyama. The 7-foot-3, 19-year-old, soon-to-be No. 1 pick in the NBA draft is on his farewell tour of his homeland, playing his final pro games there before he comes to North America and accepts the challenge of trying to truly become the game’s next superstar.
Golf – PGA – Clark holds off Schauffele for first PGA win at Wells Fargo
Wyndham Clark shot 68 on Sunday for a four-shot victory over Xander Schauffele at the Wells Fargo Championship to earn his first career win on the PGA Tour. Clark finished the tournament at 19-under 265, the second-lowest score in relation to par in tournament history behind only three-time champion Rory McIlroy’s 21-under 267 in 2015 when par for the course was 72. Clark struggled to hold back tears as he sank a bogey putt on the 18th hole to seal the win. Schauffele has accuracy issues with his driver on Sunday and shot 70, finishing at 15 under. Tyrrell Hatton and Harry English finished tied for third at 12 under, one shot better than Tommy Fleetwood and Adam Scott. Defending champion Max Homa shot 70 on Sunday and finished tied for ninth at 9-under 275.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Yesterday
Lansing Lugnuts 4, Dayton Dragons 3
Great Lakes Loons 9, Quad Cities River Bandits 6
Cedar Rapids Kernels 6, South Bend Cubs 1
West Michigan Whitecaps 7, Beloit Sky Carp 2
Today
No games tonight
MHSAA – High School Sports
Today Girls Soccer
St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 6:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Saugatuck, 5:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Mattawan, 6:30 p.m.
Portage Central at Battle Creek Lakeview, 6:30 p.m.
Gull Lake at Kalamazoo Central, 6:30 p.m.
Portage Northern at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m.
Paw Paw at Edwardsburg, 5:30 p.m.
Vicksburg at Niles, 6:30 p.m.
Otsego at Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Three Rivers, 6:00 p.m.
Watervliet at South Haven, 6:30 p.m.
Holland Black River at Coloma, 6:00 p.m.
Fennville at Bridgman, 5:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Covert, 5:00 p.m.
Buchanan at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Allegan at Schoolcraft, 5:00 p.m.
Comstock at Marcellus, 5:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Kalamazoo Hackett, 5:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Lawton, 6:00 p.m.
Constantine at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Baseball
Michigan Lutheran at Brandywine, 4:00 p.m.
Fennville at Bridgman, 4:30 p.m.
Loy Norrix at River Valley, 4:15 p.m.
Lawrence at Cassopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Bangor at Centreville, 4:30 p.m.
Hartford at Comstock, 4:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.
Decatur at Mendon, 4:30 p.m.
Portage Central at Otsego, 4:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m.
Otsego at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Martin at Saugatuck, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Joseph at Zeeland West, 5:00 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Brandywine, 4:15 p.m.
Howardsville Chr. at River Valley, 4:15 p.m.
Fennville at Bridgman, 4:30 p.m.
Bronson at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m.
Lawrence at Cassopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Bangor at Centreville, 4:30 p.m.
Hartford at Comstock, 4:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.
Decatur at Mendon, 4:30 p.m.
Three Rivers at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Otsego at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Lawton at Paw Paw, 4:30 p.m.
Wyoming at Delton-Kellogg, 4:30 p.m.
Constantine at Parchment, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Golf
Battle Creek Lakeview Invitational, 9:00 p.m.
St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Battle Creek Lakeview, Loy Norrix, Portage Central, Parchment, Kalamazoo Central, Harper Creek, Pennfield, Coldwater, Marshall, Mattawan, Gull Lake, Vicksburg, Niles,
Girls Tennis
Lakeshore at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m.
Track and Field
St. Joseph, Lakeshore, at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m.
This week, we talk St. Joe Boys’ Track, Lakeshore Soccer, Our Lady of the Lake Baseball, and St. Joe Soccer…
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 2, New York Mets 0
Washington Nationals 4, Chicago Cubs 3
Minnesota Twins 7, Chicago White Sox 3 – 12 Innings
Tigers 2, Mets 0 – Justin Verlander gives up 2 HRs in Tigers’ 2-0 win over Mets
Justin Verlander gave up back-to-back home runs in his New York Mets debut and Eduardo Rodriguez threw eight scoreless innings and the Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep with a 2-0 win. Riley Greene and Javier Baez hit solo homers off Verlander in the first inning and that was enough offense for Detroit. Rodriguez gave up just two hits and one walk while striking out nine. Alex Lange pitched the ninth for his fifth save. Verlander settled in after his rough start, showing signs of the form that made him one of the game’s all-time greats.
Nationals 4, Cubs 3 – Call’s walk-off homer gives Nationals 4-3 win over Cubs
Alex Call hit a game-ending homer leading off the ninth inning, and the Washington Nationals recovered after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat Chicago 4-3 and take three of four from the skidding Cubs. Call lofted the only pitch from Brad Boxberger just inside the left-field foul pole and was greeted at the plate by exuberant teammates, who dumped a bucket of blue Gatorade on his head. Washington led 3-0 after seven near-flawless innings by starter Patrick Corbin, but the Cubs tied it in the 8th against Hunter Harvey. Kyle Finnegan pitched out of a jam in the 9th for the win.
Twins 7, White Sox 3 – F/12 – Correa, Buxton lift Twins over White Sox in 12 innings
Carlos Correa drove in a run during Minnesota’s five-run 12th inning, and he and Byron Buxton homered to lift the Twins over the Chicago White Sox 7-3 Thursday and avoid a three-game sweep. The AL Central-leading Twins had lost three of four. Correa spurred Minnesota to victory hours after downplaying remarks from Chicago reliever Keynan Middleton, who called Correa “a cheater.” Eloy Jiménez homered for the White Sox, who ended a three-game winning streak.
Today
Miami (Cabrera 2-2) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 4-0), 2:20 p.m.
Chicago White Sox (Lynn 0-4) at Cincinnati (Greene 0-1), 6:40 p.m.
Detroit (Boyd 1-2) at St. Louis (Montgomery 2-4), 8:15 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:50
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Florida Panthers 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2 (FLA leads 2-0)
Dallas Stars 4, Seattle Kraken 2 (Series tied 1-1)
Panthers 3, Leafs 2 – Panthers beat Maple Leafs 3-2, take 2-game lead in series
Sergei Bobrovsky made 35 saves and the Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series. Anton Lundell had a goal and an assist, and Aleksander Barkov and Gustav Forsling also scored for Florida. Ryan O’Reilly and Alexander Kerfoot scored for Toronto, which blew a 2-0 lead. Ilya Samsonov stopped 26 shots.
Stars 4, Kraken 2 – Pavelski scores again, Stars beat Kraken 4-2 to even series
Joe Pavelski scored his fifth goal in two games since returning from concussion protocol as the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 to even the second-round series at a game each. Wyatt Johnston, had a goal and assisted on the goal by the 38-year-old Pavelski. Game 3 is Sunday night in Seattle. Evgenii Dadonov and Tyler Seguin also scored for the Stars. Tye Kartye and Jordan Eberle had goals for the Kraken.
Tonight
New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes, 8:00 p.m. (CAR leads 1-0)
NCAAMBB – Michigan transfer Dickinson headed to Kansas next season
All-American forward Hunter Dickinson, arguably the top player in the transfer portal after deciding to leave Michigan, says he is headed to Kansas for the upcoming season. Dickinson announced his next school Thursday on social media. He chose the Jayhawks after visits to Villanova, Kentucky, Maryland and Georgetown. The 7-foot-1 center led the Wolverines to a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and a trip to the Elite Eight as a freshman during the 2020-21 season. Dickinson averaged 18.6 points in helping them reach the Sweet 16 two years ago and 18.5 points and a career-best 9.0 rebounds last season, when he was voted an honorable mention All-American.
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Golden State Warriors 127, Los Angeles Lakers 100 (Series tied 1-1)
Warriors 127, Lakers 100 – Thompson scores 30, Warriors adjust to beat Lakers 127-100
Klay Thompson scored 30 points with eight 3-pointers, Golden State limited Anthony Davis while allowing LeBron James 23 points, and the defending champion Warriors evened their Western Conference semifinal with the Los Angeles Lakers at one game apiece with a 127-100 win. Stephen Curry added 20 points 12 assists and four rebounds as Splash Brother Thompson shined to help Golden State make 21 more 3-pointers — giving the Warriors an NBA record for most in the first two games of a playoff series at 42. James’ Cavaliers hit 40 against Atlanta in the 2016 second round.
Tonight
Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m. (Series tied 1-1)
Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns, 10:00 p.m. (DEN leads 2-0)
NBA – Bucks fire Budenholzer as coach after early playoff exit
The Milwaukee Bucks have fired coach Mike Budenholzer just over a week after their stunning first-round playoff loss to the Miami Heat spoiled a season in which they owned the NBA’s best record. Budenholzer’s ouster comes just two years after he directed the Bucks to their first NBA title in half a century. The move also comes three weeks after the NBA finalized Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam’s purchase of a 25% stake in the team.
NBA – Pistons, ex-exec Murphy named in sex harassment lawsuit
A female former employee of the Detroit Pistons has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the team and its now-fired assistant general manager. The Pistons announced Thursday that Rob Murphy “no longer works for the Detroit Pistons or Motor City Cruise, in any capacity.” The team says Murphy was terminated for violating company policy and the terms of his employment agreement. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court. It alleges that Murphy made sexual comments about the woman’s body, repeatedly pressured her to engage in a sexual relationship with him, groped her buttocks and breasts and promised professional and personal advancement if she acquiesced to his demands.
Horse Racing – Churchill Downs suspends trainer Joseph after 2 horse deaths
Churchill Downs has suspended trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. indefinitely and Lord Miles, who is trained by Joseph, has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby days after the sudden death of two of his horses at the track. The suspension prohibits Joseph, or any trainer directly or indirectly employed by him, from entering horses in races or applying for stalls at all Churchill Downs Inc.-owned tracks. The decision comes after the deaths of Parents Pride on Saturday and Chasing Artie on Tuesday. Both collapsed on the track and died after races.
NFL – New York, California probing workplace discrimination at NFL
The attorneys general of New York and California are investigating allegations of workplace discrimination at the NFL. Letitia James of New York and Rob Bonta of California said Thursday that they have issued subpoenas to NFL executives as part of an examination into the workplace culture at the league’s corporate offices in both states. The officials are both Democrats. They say they are exercising their legal authority to seek information from the NFL regarding allegations of gender pay disparities, harassment, and gender and racial discrimination. The league is calling the allegations “entirely inconsistent with the NFL’s values and practices.”
NFL – Bears sign 4 of their 10 draft picks to 4-year contracts
The Chicago Bears have signed four of their 10 draft picks to four-year contracts. The Bears agreed to deals with Minnesota cornerback Terell Smith, Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell, Kennesaw State defensive tackle Travis Bell and Stanford safety Kendall Williamson. Smith and Sewell were selected in the fifth round. Bell and Williamson were seventh-rounders. Sewell is the brother of Detroit Lions tackle Penei Sewell. The Bears also agreed to deals with 14 undrafted free agents. That includes record-setting Division II Shepherd quarterback Tyson Bagent. He set the NCAA’s all-division mark with 159 career touchdown passes while finishing with 17,034 yards.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Yesterday
Baseball
Glen Oaks C.C. 5, Lake Michigan College 3 – Game 1
Glen Oaks C.C. 17, Lake Michigan College 7 – Game 2
Today
Softball
Lake Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley C.C., 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (doubleheader)
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Yesterday
Dayton 7, Lansing 4 – Game 1
Lansing 6, Dayton 5 – Game 2
Great Lakes 4, Quad Cities 2
Cedar Rapids 8, South Bend 1
West Michigan 4, Beloit 3
Today
Quad Cities River Bandits at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m.
Dayton Dragons at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m.
Cedar Rapids Kernels at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
West Michigan Whitecaps at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Soccer
Lakeshore 2, Mattawan 0
Holland 5, Niles 0
Berrien Springs 3, New Buffalo 0
Fennville 3, Watervliet 0
Hartford 3, Coloma 2
Saugatuck 3, Holland Black River 0
Kalamazoo Christian 8, Delton-Kellogg 0
Comstock 7, Bloomingdale 2
Baseball
St. Joseph 12, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 9 – Game 1
St. Joseph 2, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 0 – Game 2
Lakeshore 11, Kalamazoo Central 3 – Game 1
Lakeshore 9, Kalamazoo Central 4 – Game 2
Portage Northern 4, Mattawan 2 – Game 1
Portage Northern 3, Mattawan 2 – Game 2
Watervliet 9, Grant 1 (at LMCU Ballpark)
Dowagiac 13, Paw Paw 9 – Game 1
Paw Paw 9, Dowagiac 4 – Game 2
Three Rivers 6, Plainwell 4 – Game 1
Plainwell 14, Three Rivers 1 – Game 2
Gobles 7, Lawton 2 – Game 1
Gobles 10, Lawton 0 – Game 2
Decatur 22, Bloomingdale 0 – Game 1
Decatur 17, Bloomingdale 0 – Game 2
Softball
Lakeshore 1, Kalamazoo Central 0 – Game 1
Lakeshore 9, Kalamazoo Central 4 – Game 2
Michigan Lutheran 13, Howardsville Chr. 12 – Game 1
Michigan Lutheran 17, Howardsville Chr. 2 – Game 2
Paw Paw 3, Dowagiac 2 – Game 1
Dowagiac 16, Paw Paw 9 – Game 2
Marcellus 14, Lawrence 2 – Game 1
Marcellus 20, Lawrence 0 – Game 2
Girls Tennis
St. Joseph 7, Zeeland West 1
Today
Track and Field
2023 St. Joseph/Benton Harbor Rotary Track Meet – Dickinson Stadium, St. Joseph, 4:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Berrien Springs, Bridgman, Countryside Charter, Coloma, Covert, Dowagiac, Eau Claire, New Buffalo, Niles,
Our Lady of the Lake, River Valley, South Haven, Watervliet.
Baseball
Climax-Scotts at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m.
River Valley at Our Lady of the Lake, 4:15 p.m.
Eau Claire at New Buffalo, 4:15 p.m.
Berrien Springs at South Haven, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Lawton at Constantine, 4:30 p.m.
Kal. Hackett at Jackson Lumen Christi, 4:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Martin, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
River Valley at Our Lady of the Lake, 4:15 p.m.
Bridgman at Martin, 4:30 p.m.
Berrien Springs at South Haven, 4:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Lawton at Constantine, 4:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Decatur, 4:30 p.m.
Quincy at Mendon, 5:00 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Lakeshore at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Black River, 6:00 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Paw Paw, 5:00 p.m.
South Haven at Bangor, 6:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Gull Lake, 6:30 p.m.
Mattawan at Marshall, 6:30 p.m.
Plainwell at Portage Northern, 6:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Grass Lake, 5:30 p.m.
Constantine at Three Rivers, 5:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 6, New York Mets 5 – Game 1
Detroit Tigers 8, New York Mets 1 – Game 2
Washington Nationals 2, Chicago Cubs 1
Chicago White Sox 6, Minnesota Twins 4
Tigers 6, Mets 5 / Tigers 8, Mets 1 – Haase 2 HRs in twinbill, knocks in 6 as Tigers sweep Mets
Eric Haase homered in both games of a doubleheader, driving in six runs, and the Detroit Tigers tagged Max Scherzer in his return from a suspension to sweep the New York Mets with an 8-1 victory. Haase had five RBIs in the first game, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning of a 6-5 comeback win, and then added one of Detroit’s two homers off Scherzer in the nightcap. The slumping Mets have lost eight of 10. They were playing their second consecutive doubleheader in three days after getting rained out three times since Saturday. New York had gone 25 doubleheaders without getting swept, since Washington took both games from the visiting Mets on Sept. 26, 2020. That was the second-longest such streak of the expansion era.
Nationals 2, Cubs 1 – Abrams, Nats squeeze past Cubs for 2nd straight night, 2-1
CJ Abrams had a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning for the second consecutive game, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on a damp and unseasonably chilly Wednesday night. After Marcus Stroman pitched six crisp innings for the Cubs, the Nationals went ahead on four pitches by Adbert Alzolay. Lane Thomas tripled down the left-field line, the first extra-base hit of the game, and Abrams lined the next pitch to center. Jake Irvin held the Cubs to two hits over 4 1/3 innings in his major league debut, and five Nationals pitchers limited Chicago to six singles.
White Sox 6, Twins 4 – Keynan Middleton, Eloy Jiménez help White Sox beat Twins 6-4
Eloy Jiménez hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 for their third straight victory. Luis Robert Jr. homered as Chicago secured its first series win of the season. Tim Anderson and Yasmani Grandal each had three hits and Keynan Middleton worked the ninth for his first save of the season. The White Sox will try for a three-game series sweep on Thursday afternoon. They dropped 10 in a row before their win streak. Carlos Correa had two RBIs for Minnesota, and Nick Gordon homered for the second straight day.
Today
Chicago Cubs (Taillon 0-2) at Washington (Corbin 1-4), 1:05 p.m.
N.Y. Mets (Verlander 0-0) at Detroit (Rodriguez 2-2), 1:10 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 12:45
Minnesota (López 2-2) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 1-2), 2:10 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Carolina Hurricanes 5, New Jersey Devils 1 (CAR leads 1-0)
Vegas Golden Knights 6, Edmonton Oilers 4 (VGK leads 1-0)
Hurricanes 5, Devils 1 – Hurricanes top Devils 5-1 in Game 1 of 2nd round
The Carolina Hurricanes got goals from Brett Pesce and Seth Jarvis alongside a suffocating defensive performance in the opening period to jump quickly on the New Jersey Devils for a 5-1 win Wednesday night to open their second-round playoff series. Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Brady Skeji and Jesper Fast added scores for the Hurricanes. Carolina allowed just one shot on goal in the opening period. Frederik Andersen finished with 18 saves for Carolina. Nathan Bastian scored the Devils’ lone goal. Devils netminder Akira Schmid lasted just a few minutes into the second period after giving up three goals for New Jersey.
Golden Knights 6, Oilers 4 – Golden Knights beat Oilers 6-4 despite Draisaitl’s 4 goals
Ivan Barbashev scored two goals and the Golden Knights overcame Leon Draisaitl’s four goals to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 in Game 1 of the second-round series. It was the second night in a row a team had won despite allowing an opposing player to score four goals. In addition to Barbashev, the Knights also received goals from Chandler Stephenson, Michael Amadio, Mark Stone and Jack Eichel. Eichel and Stone also each had an assist. Zach Whitecloud had two assists. Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm, Zach Lyman and Connor McDavid each had two assists for the Oilers.
Tonight
Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:00 p.m. (FLA leads 1-0)
Seattle Kraken at Dallas Stars, 9:30 p.m. (SEA leads 1-0)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Boston Celtics 121, Philadelphia 76ers 87 (Series tied 1-1)
Celtics 121, Sixers 87 – Brown scores 25, Celtics spoil Embiid’s return in 121-87 win
Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers 121-87, spoiling the return of reigning league MVP Joel Embiid. The Celtics tied the series at one game apiece as the Eastern Conference semifinals series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Friday. Malcolm Brogdon added 23 points, connecting on six of Boston’s 20 3-pointers. Derrick White and Marcus Smart added 15 points apiece. Jayson Tatum played most of the game in foul trouble and was held to seven points. Boston ratcheted up its defense and limited a 76ers team that hit 17 3-pointers in its Game 1 win to just 6 of 30 from beyond the arc on Wednesday.
Tonight
Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors, 9:00 p.m. (LAL leads 1-0)
NFL – Rodgers bonding with Jets teammates in Big Apple spotlight
Aaron Rodgers was sitting alone in the dark two months ago and pondering his future while many speculated about his next move. Now, the New York Jets quarterback is the toast of his new town, bonding with the Big Apple and his excited teammates. The four-time NFL MVP has been participating in voluntary practices this week. Rodgers has also been to Madison Square Garden three times since joining the Jets while taking in a Rangers playoff game and two Knicks games. The four-time NFL MVP was formally introduced by New York last Wednesday after acquiring him from Green Bay.
NFL – Patrick Mahomes’ brother Jackson charged with sexual battery
Jackson Mahomes, the brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was briefly jailed on aggravated sexual battery charges over an alleged altercation at a restaurant in late February. Online court records show that 22-year-old Jackson Mahomes was charged Tuesday with three counts of aggravated sexual battery and one count of battery. He was released on Wednesday after posting $100,000 bond. During a brief virtual court appearance, a judge set another court date for May 11. His lawyer said in a statement that the court prohibited him and his client from commenting. The investigation stems from accusations against Jackson Mahomes regarding an alleged Feb. 25 incident at a restaurant in the Kansas City suburb of Overland Park, Kansas.
WNBA – Griner back to work on and off court after whirlwind trips
Brittney Griner balanced the start of the Phoenix Mercury’s training camp with consecutive trips to the East Coast. The WNBA star attended the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, returned to the Arizona desert for basketball practice, then went to New York for the Met Gala. The added exposure Griner has gotten since being detained for nearly 10 months in Russia has given her a larger platform for activism. Griner will continue to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has teamed with an organization to help bring home Americans still being detained abroad.
Horse Racing – Churchill Downs investigates 4 horse deaths ahead of Derby
The death of four horses at Churchill Downs has overshadowed preparations for the Kentucky Derby. Two horses trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. collapsed on the track and died over the past week. Two others also died as either a result of racing or training, including Derby entrant Wild On Ice. Joseph is set to saddle Lord Miles in the first jewel of the Triple Crown on Saturday. But he has said he’s unsure of plans after the two deaths from his barn. Churchill Downs, in a statement, expressed concern over the deaths and said officials would press for answers.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Today
Baseball
Glen Oaks C.C. at Lake Michigan College, 2:00 p.m./4:30 p.m. (Doubleheader)
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Yesterday
Cedar Rapids 9, South Bend 5
Dayton 2, Lansing 0
Beloit 4, West Michigan 1
Great Lakes 9, Quad Cities 2
Today
Dayton Dragons at Lansing Lugnuts, 4:35 p.m. (DH)
Quad Cities River Bandits at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m.
Cedar Rapids Kernels at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
West Michigan Whitecaps at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Soccer
Battle Creek Central at St. Joseph, Postponed
Our Lady Of The Lake 3, New Buffalo 0
Otsego 5, Edwardsburg 0
Plainwell 2, Paw Paw 0
Niles 4, Sturgis 1
Vicksburg 8, Three Rivers 0
Berrien Springs 3, Dowagiac 1
Allegan 9, Constantine 0
Saugatuck 6, Bridgman 0
South Haven 1, Coloma 0 – Forfeit
Portage Central 3, Loy Norrix 1
Portage Northern 1, Kalamazoo Central 1 – TIE
Gull Lake 1, Battle Creek Lakeview 0
Kalamazoo Christian 3, GR Covenant Chr. 1
Kalamazoo Hackett 6, Fennville 0
Lawton at Schoolcraft, Cancelled
Comstock 9, Bangor 1
Marcellus 2, Hartford 0
Baseball
Berrien Springs 3, Buchanan 2 – 11 Innings – Game 1
Game 2 Postponed
Brandywine 16, Constantine 5 – Game 1
Brandywine 13, Constantine 0 – Game 2
Watervliet 8, Bridgman 0 – Game 1
Watervliet 4, Bridgman 0 – Game 2
Coloma 1, South Haven 0 – Game 1
South Haven 6, Coloma 2 – Game 2
Edwardsburg 3, Paw Paw 1 – Game 1
Edwardsburg 10, Paw Paw 2 – Game 2
Vicksburg 11, Niles 3 – Game 1
Niles 9, Vicksburg 2 – Game 2
Parchment 10, Kalamazoo Christian 3 – Game 1
Parchment 11, Kalamazoo Christian 3 – Game 2
Schoolcraft 8, Kalamazoo Hackett 3 – Game 1
Kalamazoo Hackett 4, Schoolcraft 2 – Game 2
Softball
St. Joseph 12, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 2 – Game 1
St. Joseph 15, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 0 – Game 2
Buchanan 12, Berrien Springs 2 – Game 1
Buchanan 13, Berrien Springs 0 – Game 2
Brandywine 14, Constantine 0 – Game 1
Brandywine 21, Constantine 11 – Game 2
Edwardsburg 11, Paw Paw 0 – Game 1
Edwardsburg 14, Paw Paw 4 – Game 2
Vicksburg 15, Niles 0 – Game 1
Vicksburg 16, Niles 1 – Game 2
Kalamazoo Christian 4, Parchment 0 – Game 1
Kalamazoo Christian 13, Parchment 3 – Game 2
Girls Tennis
St. Joseph 6, Gull Lake 2
Mattawan 6, Lakeshore 2
Our Lady Of The Lake 5, Dowagiac 0
Sturgis 5, Edwardsburg 3
Paw Paw 4, Niles 4 – TIE
Otsego 6, Three Rivers 2
Vicksburg 7, Plainwell 1
Track And Field
St. Joseph At Portage Central
Boys: Portage Central 82, St. Joseph 81
Girls: Portage Central 84, St. Joseph 79
Benton Harbor & Dowagiac At Buchanan
Girls: Berrien Springs 113, Benton Harbor 19
Girls: Buchanan 100, Benton Harbor 29
Girls: Berrien Springs 86, Buchanan 50
Boys: Berrien Springs 136, Benton Harbor 0
Boys: Buchanan 116, Benton Harbor 12
Boys: Berrien Springs 119, Buchanan 18
Today
Girls Soccer
Lakeshore at Mattawan, 6:30 p.m.
Niles at Holland, 6:30 p.m.
New Buffalo at Berrien Springs, 4:45 p.m.
Watervliet at Fennville, 4:30 p.m.
Coloma at Hartford, 5:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Saugatuck, 3:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Kalamazoo Christian, 5:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, 6:30 p.m.
Comstock at Bloomingdale, 6:30 p.m.
Baseball
St. Joseph at Loy Norrix, 4:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m.
BC Lakeview at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Paw Paw, 4:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Plainwell, 6:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Schoolcraft, 4:00 p.m.
Lawton at Gobles, 4:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Bangor, 4:30 p.m.
Decatur at Bloomingdale, 4:30 p.m.
Hartford at Centreville, 4:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Comstock, 4:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Lawrence, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Lakeshore at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m.
Howardsville Chr. at Michigan Lutheran, 4:15 p.m.
Portage Northern at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m.
BC Lakeview at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Paw Paw, 4:00 p.m.
Brandywine at Bronson, 4:15 p.m.
Buchanan at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
Lawton at Gobles, 4:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Bangor, 4:30 p.m.
Decatur at Bloomingdale, 4:30 p.m.
Hartford at Centreville, 4:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Comstock, 4:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Lawrence, 4:30 p.m.
Mendon at Colon, 5:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Last Night
New York Mets at Detroit Tigers, PPD
Washington Nationals 4, Chicago Cubs 1
Chicago White Sox 4, Minnesota Twins 3 – F/10
Mets at Tigers, PPD – Mets-Tigers series-opening game postponed due to rain
The New York Mets and Detroit Tigers were rained out on Tuesday night. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. New York Mets star pitchers Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer are returning to the mound in the series against one of their former teams. The 40-year-old Verlander is scheduled to make his Mets debut on Thursday. Verlander’s season-opening start was delayed due to a back injury. The 38-year-old Scherzer is due to pitch Wednesday night in the second game of the doubleheader. It will be Scherzer’s first time on the mound since April 19, when he was ejected for violating MLB’s foreign substance policy.
Nationals 4, Cubs 1 – Call, Abrams have big hits in 7th as Nats beat Cubs 4-1
Alex Call hit a two-run double during a three-run seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1. CJ Abrams had the tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh off Keegan Thompson as part of a 3-for-3 night. Victor Robles followed with an infield hit and Call doubled to the gap in left-center to make it 4-1. Chicago’s Patrick Wisdom tied for the major league lead with his 11th homer, a 426-foot shot off Mason Thompson in the seventh that tied the game at 1-1. Hunter Harvey got the win in relief for Washington and Kyle Finnegan got his sixth save.
White Sox 4, Twins 3 – F/10 – Benintendi stars as White Sox top Twins 3-2 in 10 innings
Andrew Benintendi robbed Carlos Correa of a homer and hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, sending the Chicago White Sox to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Hanser Alberto opened the 10th on second as the automatic runner and advanced on Elvis Andrus’ sacrifice. After Tim Anderson bounced to shortstop, Benintendi lined a clean single into left against Caleb Thielbar. Eloy Jiménez homered and Michael Kopech pitched six effective innings as the White Sox earned their second straight win after a 10-game losing streak. Kopech got some help from Benintendi, who made a leaping grab in left on Correa’s drive in the first.
Today
N.Y. Mets (Lucchesi 1-0) at Detroit (Wentz 0-3), 1:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 1:15
N.Y. Mets (Scherzer 2-1) at Detroit (Lorenzen 0-1), 6:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:15
Chicago Cubs (Stroman 2-2) at Washington (Irvin 0-0), 7:05 p.m.
Minnesota (Varland 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 2-1), 7:10 p.m..
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Florida Panthers 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 2 (FLA leads 1-0)
Seattle Kraken 5, Dallas Stars 4 – OT (SEA leads 1-0)
Panthers 4, Maple Leafs 2 – Panthers top Maple Leafs, take Game 1 of second-round series
Sergei Bobrovsky made 34 saves, Matthew Tkachuk had three assists and the Panthers survived a squandered two-goal lead to defeat the Maple Leafs 4-2 in opening game of their second-round playoff series. Sam Bennett had a goal and an assist and Carter Verhaeghe and Nick Cousins also scored for Florida. Aleksander Barkov had two assists. Matthew Knies had his first NHL goal and Michael Bunting also scored for Toronto. Ilya Samsonov stopped 24 shots. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is Thursday in Toronto.
Kraken 5, Stars 4 – OT – Epic return by Pavelski goes to waste as Stars lose Game 1
Joe Pavelski became the oldest player ever with a four-goal game in the NHL playoffs, and did it in his return two weeks after going into concussion protocol. That still wasn’t enough for the Dallas Stars. The 38-year-old Pavelski scored all four of their goals, including two in the third period to force overtime. But the Stars lost 5-4 to Seattle in Game 1 of their second-round series on Tuesday night. Stars coach Pete DeBoer says he’s ashamed that the team wasted such an epic performance. He says Pavelski tried to drag them to a win.
Tonight
New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00 p.m. (Game 1)
Edmonton Oilers at Vegas Golden Knights, 9:30 p.m. (Game 1)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
New York Knicks 111, Miami Heat 105 (Series tied 1-1)
Los Angeles Lakers 117, Golden State Warriors 112 (LAL leads 1-0)
Knicks 111, Heat 105 – Brunson, Randle help Knicks beat Heat 111-105 to even series
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and keyed the run the New York Knicks needed just in time to get by a Miami Heat team playing without Jimmy Butler, evening the Eastern Conference semifinals at a game apiece with a 111-105 victory. Julius Randle returned from a sprained left ankle that sidelined him in Game 1 with 25 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, and RJ Barrett scored 24 points for the No. 5-seeded Knicks. Josh Hart finished with 14 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. Caleb Martin scored 22 points in place of Butler for the Heat, who host Game 3 on Saturday afternoon.
Lakers 117, Warriors 112 – Davis, James deliver as Lakers top Curry, Warriors in Game 1
Anthony Davis had 30 points, 23 rebounds, five assists and four blocked shots, LeBron James added 22 points and 11 rebounds dueling with Stephen Curry in their latest postseason showdown, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a late flurry by the Golden State Warriors to win an entertaining Game 1 in the Western Conference semifinals 117-112. Jordan Poole missed a 3-pointer to tie it with 9.7 seconds left as the Warriors’ rally in the closing minutes fell short. Curry’s 3 with 1:38 left tied the game, then D’Angelo Russell answered right back before Davis blocked a shot by Curry moments later. James missed the first of two free throws with 1:05 to go.
Tonight
Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics, 8:00 p.m. (PHI leads 1-0)
NBA – NBA MVP: 76ers’ Embiid wins league’s top individual honor
Philadelphia 76ers center and league scoring champion Joel Embiid earned his first NBA Most Valuable Player trophy Tuesday, topping two-time winner Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. Embiid averaged 33.1 points to win his second straight scoring title, averaged 10.2 rebounds and tied a career high with 4.2 assists per game. Embiid played in 66 games, the second-highest total of his career.
NCAAFB – Michigan State CB Charles Brantley withdraws from portal
Michigan State cornerback Charles Brantley has withdrawn from the transfer portal, team spokesman Ben Phlegar said Tuesday. Brantley’s return allows coach Mel Tucker to retain a key player after losing a pair of standouts on Sunday, when quarterback Payton Thorne and receiver Keon Coleman entered the portal. Brantley started 11 games at cornerback last season, leading the team with six pass breakups and making two interceptions.
NCAAFB – 12-team CFP schedule includes New Year’s Day tripleheaders
The College Football Playoff released a schedule for the 12-team format that will be used in the 2024 and 2025 seasons, which will feature New Year’s Day quarterfinal tripleheaders but no games played on Saturday. The first-round games will be played the third week of December, with one game on Friday night and three on Saturday. The quarterfinals in the new expanded format will be held on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The first Jan. 1 tripleheader will be held at Orange, Rose and Sugar Bowls after the 2024 regular season.
NCAA – NCAA’s four-year academic progress rate score steady
The NCAA’s newest academic progress rate score is steady at 984. That’s despite slight decreases in men’s basketball, football and women’s basketball. Each athlete on each team receives one point each semester they are academically eligible and each semester they remain in school or graduate. The cutline is 930. The NCAA attributes the declines in men’s and women’s basketball and football scores to more players being ineligible to compete during the 2021-22 season instead of those leaving school. The latest report also shows that more than 20,700 former athletes who left school without degrees have completed their classwork during the 19 years APR scores have been calculated. Nearly half of that total are from men’s and women’s basketball and football.“Excellence is engrained in student-athletes — academically and athletically,” said Central Michigan president Robert Davies, chairman of the Division I committee on academics. “Thousands of former student-athletes are returning to college to complete their degrees, further demonstrating the importance of higher education and exemplifying the fulfillment of earning a college degree.”
NFL – Ex-Raider Ruggs taking plea deal, prison in fatal DUI crash
Former Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs will admit that he drove drunk at up to 156 mph before causing a fiery crash that killed a woman. That will mean the 24-year-old first-round NFL draft pick will avoid trial and be sentenced to three to 10 years in state prison. Ruggs spoke in court Tuesday only to acknowledge that he understands the terms of his plea deal. His plea is scheduled May 10, with sentencing to come on another date. A prosecutor endorsed the agreement. Ruggs was dropped by the Raiders shortly after the crash in November 2021.
MCCAA – LMC’s Robinson name MCCAA Softball Player of the Week
Lake Michigan College freshman Hailey Robinson was named the Michigan Community College Softball Player of the Week. The Red Hawks catcher and outfielder batted .500 for the week with 2 doubles, a triple, 3 home runs, and 12 rbis. She also scored 6 times and stole 12 bases. Hailey is a graduate of St. Joseph high school where she played softball, basketball, and volleyball for the Bears.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Yesterday
Great Lakes 7, Quad Cities 6 – F/10
Dayton at Lansing, PPD to 5/4, rain
South Bend 4, Cedar Rapids 3
West Michigan 13, Beloit 4
Today
Cedar Rapids Kernels at South Bend Cubs, 11:05 a.m.
Dayton Dragons at Lansing Lugnuts, 11:05 a.m.
West Michigan Whitecaps at Beloit Sky Carp, 12:05 p.m.
Quad Cities River Bandits at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Soccer
Michigan Lutheran 10, Covert 0
Allegan 8, Parchment 0
***All other events were cancelled
Today
Girls Soccer
~~Battle Creek Central at St. Joseph, postponed~~
Our Lady of the Lake at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Otsego, 6:30 p.m.
Paw Paw at Plainwell, 6:30 p.m.
Niles at Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Vicksburg, 6:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Berrien Springs, 5:00 p.m.
Constantine at Allegan, 6:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Bridgman, 5:00 p.m.
South Haven at Coloma, 6:00 p.m.
Loy Norrix at Portage Central, 6:30 p.m.
Portage Northern at Kalamazoo Central, 6:30 p.m.
B.C. Lakeview at Gull Lake, 6:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at GR Covenant Chr., 6:30 p.m.
Fennville at Kalamazoo Hackett, 5:00 p.m.
~~Lawton at Schoolcraft, cancelled~~
Comstock at Bangor, 6:30 p.m.
Baseball
Berrien Springs at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m.
Brandywine at Constantine, 4:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Bridgman, 4:30 p.m.
South Haven at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
Paw Paw at Edwardsburg, 4:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Otsego, 4:00 p.m.
Niles at Vicksburg, 4:00 p.m.
Hartford at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m.
Parchment at Kalamazoo Christian, 4:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Loy Norrix at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m.
Brandywine at Constantine, 4:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Edwardsburg, 4:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Otsego, 4:00 p.m.
Niles at Vicksburg, 4:00 p.m.
Hartford at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m.
Parchment at Kalamazoo Christian, 4:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
Portage Northern at Schoolcraft, 4:00 p.m.
Girls Tennis
St. Joe at Gull Lake, 5:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Dowagiac, 4:00 p.m.
Track and Field
St. Joseph at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Benton Harbor & Dowagiac at Brandywine, 4:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Last Night
Chicago Cubs 5, Washington Nationals 1
Tigers and White Sox were off
Cubs 5, Nationals 1 – Swanson homers, Smyly sharp as Cubs beat Nationals 5-1
Dansby Swanson hit a two-run homer and Drew Smyly delivered seven solid innings as the Chicago Cubs bounced back from a rough series at Miami to beat the Washington Nationals 5-1. Swanson went 3-for-5, including a double and his second homer of the season. His blast to left-center in the fifth inning made it 4-1 — a welcome advantage for the Cubs, who snapped a three-game skid. All those losses to the Marlins were by one run. Smyly allowed a homer by Lane Thomas in the second inning but cruised from there, throwing just 84 pitches.
Tonight
N.Y. Mets (Lucchesi 1-0) at Detroit (Lorenzen 0-1), 6:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:15
Chicago Cubs (Wesneski 2-1) at Washington (Williams 1-1), 7:05 p.m.
Minnesota (Ryan 5-0) at Chicago White Sox (Kopech 0-3), 7:10 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night – Round 1
New Jersey Devils 4, New York Rangers 0 (NJD wins 4-3)
Devils 4, Rangers 0 – Devils blank Rangers in Game 7, face Canes in second round
Akira Schmid rebounded from his only bad game and made 31 saves in Game 7 to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 4-0 victory over the New York Rangers Monday night in an entertaining first-round playoff series. Michael McLeod and Tomas Tatar scored second-period goals in the series decider and Erik Haula and Jesper Bratt added insurance goals in game between the long-time Hudson River rivals. Coming off a franchise best 52-win season, the Devils will open the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday against the Metropolitan Division-winning Hurricanes in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Tonight – Round 2
Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:00 p.m. (Game 1)
Seattle Kraken at Dallas Stars, 9:30 p.m. (Game 1)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Philadelphia 76ers 119, Boston Celtics 115 (PHI leads 1-0)
Denver Nuggets 98, Phoenix Suns 87 (DEN leads 2-0)
Sixers 119, Celtics 115 – Harden scores 45, hits late 3 as 76ers down Celtics 119-115
James Harden matched his playoff career high with 45 points and hit a go-ahead, step-back 3-pointer over Al Horford with 8.7 seconds left as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied without Joel Embiid to beat the Boston Celtics 119-115 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal. Tyrese Maxey added 26 points and Tobias Harris finished with 18 for the Sixers, who made 17 3-pointers in the absence of MVP finalist Embiid, who sat out with a sprained right knee. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 39 points and 11 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 23 points. Boston hosts Game 2 on Wednesday night.
Nuggets 98, Suns 87 – Nikola Jokic’s 39 points leads Nuggets past Suns 97-87
Nikola Jokic scored 39 points and pulled down 16 rebounds on the eve of the NBA MVP announcement to rally the Denver Nuggets to a 97-87 win over Phoenix on Monday night, giving them a 2-0 lead over the Suns in the Western Conference semifinals. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 35 points and Kevin Durant added 24 but they combined to miss a whopping 32 shots, including 14 from long range. The Suns held Murray to 10 points 48 hours after he went off for 34 but they had no answers for Jokic. Aaron Gordon added 16 points and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 14 points and went 4 for 4 from beyond the arc, including back-to-back swishes that erased the 73-70 deficit and put the Nuggets ahead for good early in the fourth quarter.
Tonight
Miami Heat at New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. (MIA leads 1-0)
Los Angles Lakers at Golden State Warriors, 10:00 p.m. (Game 1)
Horse Racing – Forte is 3-1 favorite for Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
Todd Pletcher-trained colt Forte and Brad Cox’s filly Wet Paint are the morning line favorites respectively for the 149th Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. Forte, the 2-year-old champion whose 190 points led the Derby qualifying trail, drew the No. 15 post at 3-1 odds on Monday for the $3 million premier race for 3-year-olds. Stablemate Tapit Trice is the 5-1 second choice after drawing the No. 5 post, with Cox’s Angel of Empire the 8-1 third choice after drawing the No. 14 post. Wet Paint drew the No. 7 post for the Oaks at 5-2 odds.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
No games last night
Today
Quad Cities River Bandits at Great Lakes Loons, 11:05 a.m.
Dayton Dragons at Lansing Lugnuts, 6:05 p.m.
Cedar Rapids Kernels at South Bend Cubs, 6:05 p.m.
West Michigan Whitecaps at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:05 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Soccer
St. Joseph 2, Gull Lake 1
Eleah Hedstrom’s second goal of the game came just 68 seconds after Gull Lake tied the game and the Bears went on for a 2-1 road win over the 2nd ranked Blue Devils. Megan Painter had the assist on the game winning goal and Clara Berry made 6 saves on 7 shots for the win. St. Joe improves to 8-3-1 and will host Battle Creek Central on Wednesday
Saugatuck 3, South Haven 0
Kalamazoo Christian 8, Constantine 0
Schoolcraft 1, Kalamazoo Hackett 1 – TIE
Portage Central 2, Portage Northern 1
Hastings 8, Sturgis 0
G.R. Covenant Christian 2, Otsego 2 – TIE
Plainwell 3, Harper Creek 0
TodayBaseball
Our Lady of the Lake at Michigan Lutheran, 4:15 p.m.
Benton Harbor at Eau Claire, 4:15 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m.
South Haven at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
River Valley at New Buffalo, 4:15 p.m.
Brandywine at Dowagiac, 4:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Otsego, 4:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Paw Paw, Cancelled
Niles at Vicksburg, Cancelled
Fennville at Allegan, 4:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Delton-Kellogg, 4:30 p.m.
Martin at Galesburg-Augusta, 4:30 p.m.
Gobles at Holland Black River, 4:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Our Lady of the Lake at Michigan Lutheran, 4:15 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at Eau Claire, 4:15 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m.
South Haven at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
Brandywine at Dowagiac, 4:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Otsego, 4:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Paw Paw, Cancelled
Niles at Vicksburg, Cancelled
Fennville at Allegan, 4:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Delton-Kellogg, 4:30 p.m.
Martin at Galesburg-Augusta, 4:30 p.m.
Gobles at Holland Black River, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Covert at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m.
Parchment at Allegan, 6:00 p.m.
Calhoun Christian at Marcellus, 5:30 p.m.
Track and Field
Portage Central at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Buchanan at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m.
This week, we talk Berrien Springs Football, Lakeshore Boys Track, Rotary Track Meet, and Michigan Lutheran Softball…
The WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Grace Chisek of Watervliet high school softball. Grace is a junior at Watervliet and carries a 4.0 GPA.
During the week, Watervliet went a perfect 7-0, sweeping a doubleheader against Allegan 17-0, 15-1. Two days later, Watervliet swept another doubleheader against Delton-Kellog, winning 18-7 and 7-5. Then that Saturday, Watervliet not only took part in, but won the Gull Lake softball invitational Gold Division Championship, after defeating Division 1 Byron Center 8-3, beating Division 2 Vicksburg 12-8, and then beating 17th ranked Grass Lake 10-8 in the Champion Game. In those 7 game, Grace was 15 of 27 at the plate with 2 home runs, a triple, 11 RBI, and 15 runs scored. She also drew a number of walks during her plate appearances. Grace is also a member of the Panther Volleyball, and Basketball teams, and was named MVP for volleyball, and co-MVP for basketball. We talked with Grace and Watervliet head coach Tom Golden on Thursday prior to a doubleheader against Dowagiac.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Baltimore Orioles 7, Detroit Tigers 4
Tampa Bay Rays 14, Chicago White Sox 5
Chicago Cubs 5, San Diego Padres 2
Orioles 7, Tigers 4 – Santander’s 2-run homer icing on Orioles’ rally over Tigers
Anthony Santander’s two-run homer capped a five-run seventh inning in which the Baltimore Orioles rallied for a 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers. Joey Ortiz became the first Orioles player to drive in three runs in his MLB debut since Don Baylor on Sept. 18, 1970. Baltimore improved to 9-1 in its last 10 games. Detroit left 15 runners on base. The Tigers’ Chasen Shreve took the loss. Bryan Baker got the win with 1 1/2 scoreless innings of relief. Felix Bautista pitched the ninth for his sixth save.
Rays 14, White Sox 5 – Paredes drives in 5 as Rays pound Cease, White Sox 14-5
Isaac Paredes had a career-high five RBIs, and the Tampa Bay Rays handed the Chicago White Sox their eighth straight loss with a 14-5 victory. Brandon Lowe homered and drove in three runs for Tampa Bay in the opener of a four-game series. Lowe, Yandy Díaz, Luke Raley and Josh Lowe each had three hits as the AL East leaders bounced back nicely after they were shut out in back-to-back home games by Houston. Tampa Bay finished with 16 hits. White Sox ace Dylan Cease was tagged for seven runs, six earned, and nine hits in four-plus innings.
Cubs 5, Padres 2 – Hosmer, Velázquez, Swanson hit HRs, Cubs beat Padres 5-2
Eric Hosmer and Nelson Velázquez hit back-to-back homers and Dansby Swanson added his first of the season to help the Chicago Cubs top the San Diego Padres 5-2. Manny Machado homered for the Padres, who had won five of seven. Hayden Wesneski got the win. Hosmer and Velázquez gave the Cubs the lead for good with consecutive homers off Seth Lugo in the bottom of the second. San Diego’s Matt Carpenter had a sacrifice fly in the eighth to create a save situation for Brad Boxberger, who worked the ninth for his second in as many chances.
Tonight
Baltimore (Rodriguez 0-0) at Detroit (Rodriguez 1-2), 6:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:15
Chicago Cubs (Stroman 2-2) at Miami (Luzardo 2-1), 6:40 p.m.
Tampa Bay (Eflin 3-0) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 1-2), 7:10 p.m.
MLB – Hendriks, 4 others closer to return for slumping ChiSox
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks could go out on a rehab assignment next week in a big step in his recovery from non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Hendriks announced his diagnosis in January and completed his final round of chemotherapy three weeks ago. The 34-year-old right-hander announced last week on Instagram that he was cancer-free. White Sox general manager Rick Hahn says Hendriks will return to Chicago during the team’s upcoming series against Minnesota for “a pre-rehab assignment check-in,” and then his assignment could start “potentially immediately after that series.”
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 2 (TOR leads 3-2)
New Jersey Devils 4, New York Rangers 0 (NJD leads 3-2)
Vegas Golden Knights 4, Winnipeg Jets 1 (VGK wins 4-1)
Tonight
Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders, 7:00 p.m. (CAR leads 3-2)
Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers, 7:30 p.m. (BOS leads 3-2)
Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild, 9:30 p.m. (DAL leads 3-2)
Colorado Avalanche at Seattle Kraken, 10:00 p.m. (SEA leads 3-2)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Boston Celtics 128, Atlanta Hawks 120 (BOS wins 4-2)
Tonight
Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors, 8:00 p.m. (GSW leads 3-2)
Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m. (LAL leads 3-2)
NFL – NFL draft dominated early by QBs
Quarterbacks dominated the first part of the NFL draft. Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson were among the top four picks Thursday night, an expected result in a league where teams know finding a franchise QB is the quickest path to success. The Carolina Panthers selected Young, the slender and dynamic Alabama quarterback, with the No. 1 pick, seven weeks after making a blockbuster trade with Chicago to move up to get their choice of potential franchise players. The Panthers chose the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner over Ohio State’s Stroud, Florida’s Richardson and Kentucky’s Will Levis. New coach Frank Reich said earlier in the week that the organization reached a consensus Monday after several weeks of deliberation.
NFL – Lions take RB Gibbs No. 12, LB Campbell at No. 18
The Detroit Lions traded down to select Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 pick overall in the NFL draft on Thursday night, making a relatively surprising selection. The Lions gave up their first pick and a third-rounder to Arizona for a first-round selection and the 34th spot overall. They drafted Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell at No. 18 overall. Detroit is hoping to make the most of an opportunity to improve its on-the-rise franchise in the draft after addressing needs on both sides of the ball in free agency.
NFL – Chicago Bears draft Tennessee OT Darnell Wright at No. 10
The Chicago Bears selected Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright with the No. 10 overall pick in the NFL draft. The move should give quarterback Justin Fields more protection. The Bears traded back one spot with the Philadelphia Eagles and got a fourth-round pick in 2024. The 6-foot-5, 330-pound Wright was first-team, All-SEC as a right tackle last season. He played left tackle in 2021. The Bears finished with the worst record in the league last year at 3-14.
NFL – Colts select QB Anthony Richardson at No. 4 in NFL draft
The Indianapolis Colts followed their draft plan by selecting quarterback Anthony Richardson with the fourth pick of the NFL draft. The highly anticipated move had been expected even before the Colts finished last season with seven straight losses and a 4-12-1 mark, the bigger debate was over who to draft. But when the Carolina Panthers took Bryce Young with the top overall pick and C.J. Stroud went No. 2 to Houston, general manager Chris Ballard stood pat at No. 4 and selected Richardson instead of former Kentucky star Will Levis.
NFL – Cowboys get Michigan DT Mazi Smith 26th overall in NFL draft
The Dallas Cowboys have drafted Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith with the 26th pick in the first round of the NFL draft. Dallas picked Smith after Buffalo moved a spot ahead of the Cowboys and drafted Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid. Tight end was a popular position with pundits after Dalton Schultz left in free agency a year after playing on the franchise tag. The Cowboys could use more offensive firepower around quarterback Dak Prescott. But the run defense was the weakest part of an an otherwise solid unit in a second consecutive playoff season for Dallas in 2022.
| 1 | CAR | Bryce Young | QB | Alabama | | 2 | HOU | C. J. Stroud | QB | Ohio State | | 3 | HOU | Will Anderson | LB | Alabama | | 4 | IND | Anthony Richardson | QB | Florida | | 5 | SEA | Devon Witherspoon | CB | Illinois | | 6 | ARI | Paris Johnson | OT | Ohio State | | 7 | LV | Tyree Wilson | DE | Texas Tech | | 8 | ATL | Bijan Robinson | RB | Texas | | 9 | PHI | Jalen Carter | DT | Georgia | | 10 | CHI | Darnell Wright | OT | Tennessee | | 11 | TEN | Peter Skoronski | OT | Northwestern | | 12 | DET | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | Alabama | | 13 | GB | Lukas Van Ness | DE | Iowa | | 14 | PIT | Broderick Jones | OT | Georgia | | 15 | NYJ | Will McDonald | DE | Iowa State | | 16 | WAS | Emmanuel Forbes | CB | Mississippi State | | 17 | NE | Christian Gonzalez | CB | Oregon | | 18 | DET | Jack Campbell | LB | Iowa | | 19 | TB | Calijah Kancey | DT | Pittsburgh | | 20 | SEA | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | Ohio State | | – | MIA | Selection forfeited | | 21 | LAC | Quentin Johnston | WR | TCU | | 22 | BAL | Zay Flowers | WR | Boston College | | 23 | MIN | Jordan Addison | WR | USC | | 24 | NYG | Deonte Banks | CB | Maryland | | 25 | BUF | Dalton Kincaid | TE | Utah | | 26 | DAL | Mazi Smith | DT | Michigan | | 27 | JAX | Anton Harrison | OT | Oklahoma | | 28 | CIN | Myles Murphy | DE | Clemson | | 29 | NO | Bryan Bresee | DT | Clemson | | 30 | PHI | Nolan Smith | LB | Georgia | | 31 | KC | Felix Anudike-Uzomah | DE | Kansas State |
WNBA – Brittney Griner gets emotional discussing Russian detainment
Brittney Griner got emotional quickly while speaking to reporters for the first time since her nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges. The WNBA star had to take a moment to compose herself after being asked about her resiliency through the ordeal. Griner’s first news conference drew more than 100 people, including Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, members of the Phoenix Mercury organization and Griner’s wife, Cherelle. Griner was arrested in February 2022 at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges containing cannabis oil. She pleaded guilty and was sentenced to nine years but was released in a prisoner swap in December.
NCAAFB – Notre Dame transfer QB Buchner commits to Alabama and Rees
Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner has committed to Alabama, where he will be reunited with former Fighting Irish offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. Buchner announced his decision in a Twitter post. Entering his third college season, Buchner began last year as Notre Dame’s starting quarterback. He hurt shoulder in Week 2 and missed the rest of the regular season. He returned to lead the Fighting Irish to a Gator Bowl victory against South Carolina. Alabama completed spring practice last weekend with no clear front-runner in a quarterback competition that include third-year player Jalen Milroe, redshirt freshman Ty Simpson and two freshmen.
NCAAFB – Harbaugh leaves spring with ‘best version’ of Wolverines yet
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says he came out of spring practice with the best team he’s had since taking over in 2015. The two-time defending Big Ten champion Wolverines bring back 84% of their offensive production. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy and running backs Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards will work behind the nation’s best offensive line. The defense is loaded, especially in the front seven, and linebackers Ernest Hausmann (Nebraska) and Josaiah Stewart (Coastal Carolina) are transfers who showed this spring they’re capable of making big impacts. There’s much less clarity elsewhere in the conference. Ohio State still hasn’t determined the successor to C.J. Stroud. Purdue’s Ryan Walters is finding his way in his first head coaching job. Wisconsin’s move to coordinator Phil Longo’s Air Raid offense under Luke Fickell had a bumpy start. Matt Rhule’s building project at Nebraska is just beginning. As many as six quarterback competitions will go into the fall.
NCAAVB – Nebraska sells 83,000 tickets for outdoor volleyball event
Almost 83,000 tickets have been sold for Nebraska’s outdoor college volleyball doubleheader at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Aug. 30. The event starts with a Division II exhibition between Wayne State and Nebraska-Kearney and will be followed by a regular-season match between the Cornhuskers and Omaha. Athletic director Trev Alberts said the goal has gone from setting the NCAA volleyball attendance record to breaking the U.S. women’s one-day record for any sport. The record is 90,185 for the 1999 Women’s World Cup final between the United States and China at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
Lansing 6, Quad Cities 5
Great Lakes 6, Fort Wayne 4
South Bend 3, Peoria 1
Cedar Rapids 5, West Michigan 1
Tonight
Quad Cities River Bandits at Lansing Lugnuts, 6:05 p.m.
Great Lakes Loons at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 7:05 p.m.
Peoria Chiefs at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
West Michigan Whitecaps at Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7:35 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Yesterday
Baseball
Kellogg Community College 13, Lake Michigan College 1 – Game 1
Kellogg Community College 15, Lake Michigan College 2 – Game 2
Softball
Lake Michigan College 7, Glen Oaks C.C. 1 – Game 1
Lake Michigan College 9, Glen Oaks C.C. 7 – Game 2
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Soccer
St. Joseph 4, South Haven 0
Buchanan 6, Bangor 1
Calhoun Christian 3, Delton-Kellogg 1
Comstock 6, Constantine 5
Lawton 2, Parchment 2 – TIE
Saugatuck 4, Fennville 1
Baseball
St. Joseph 5, Kalamazoo Central 1 – Game 1
Kalamazoo Central 9, St. Joseph 3 – Game 2
Buchanan 2, Berrien Springs 1 – Game 1
Berrien Springs 3, Buchanan 2 – Game 2
Watervliet 14, Dowagiac 0 – Game 1
Watervliet 10, Dowagiac 0 – Game 2
Cassopolis 16, Bangor 9 – Game 1
Bangor 9, Cassopolis 7 – Game 2 Suspended, 4th
Decatur 15, Marcellus 0 – Game 1
Decatur 14, Marcellus 0 – Game 2
Edwardsburg 4, Otsego 3 – Game 1
Otsego 4, Edwardsburg 1 – Game 2
Parchment 6, Allegan 2 – Game 1
Parchment 11, Allegan 0 – Game 2
Softball
Kalamazoo Central 2, St. Joseph 1 – Game 1
St. Joseph 9, Kalamazoo Central 5 – Game 2
Brandywine 7, Bridgman 3 – Game 1
Bridgman 10, Brandywine 8 – Game 2
Watervliet 6, Dowagiac 0 – Game 1
Watervliet 9, Dowagiac 3 – Game 2
Lawrence 19, Fennville 7 – Game 1
Lawrence 24, Fennville 8 – Game 2
Schoolcraft 7, South Haven 1 – Game 1
South Haven 12, Schoolcraft 2 – Game 2
Mishawaka Penn (IN) 3, Edwardsburg 1
Bangor 10, Cassopolis 2 – Game 1
Cassopolis 5, Bangor 4 – Game 2
Parchment 17, Allegan 0 – Game 1
Parchment 14, Allegan 0 – Game 2
Girls Tennis
Brandywine 7, Berrien Springs 1
Today
Baseball
Benton Harbor at New Buffalo, 4:15 p.m.
Coloma at Fennville, 4:30 p.m.
River Valley at Decatur, 4:30 p.m.
South Haven at Galesburg-Augusta, 4:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Niles, 4:00 p.m.
Otsego at Marshall, 4:00 p.m.
Constantine at Parchment, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Joseph at Hamilton, 4:15 p.m.
Benton Harbor at Our Lady of the Lake, 4:15 p.m.
River Valley at Decatur, 4:30 p.m.
Sturgis at Niles, 4:00 p.m.
Marcellus at Centreville, 5:00 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Lawton at Our Lady of the Lake, 5:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Edwardsburg, 5:30 p.m.
Covert at Watervliet, 5:00 p.m.
Coloma at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Hartford at Brandywine, 5:30 p.m.
Dowagiac at Fennville, 6:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Plainwell, 6:30 p.m.
Portage Northern at Byron Center, 6:45 p.m.
Otsego at Kalamazoo Central, 6:30 p.m.
DeWitt at Gull Lake, 6:30 p.m.
Hudsonville at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at GR Covenant Christian, 6:00 p.m.
GR South Christian at Kal. Christian, 5:00 p.m.
Marcellus at Schoolcraft, 5:00 p.m.
Track and Field
Don Lukens Invitational at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 10:00 a.m.
Lakeshore, Benton Harbor, Dowagiac, Constantine, Mattawan, Niles, Three Rivers, Battle Creek Lakeview, Battle Creek Central, East Kentwood, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, Kalamazoo Phoenix, Lansing Everett, Lansing Sexton, Portage Central, Portage Northern, Schoolcraft.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Milwaukee Brewers 6, Detroit Tigers 2
Toronto Blue Jays 8, Chicago White Sox 0
San Diego Padres 5, Chicago Cubs 3
Brewers 6, Tigers 2 – Caratini, Wiemer homer, Brewers top Tigers 6-2, Báez hurt
Victor Caratini and rookie Joey Wiemer homered to back Freddy Peralta, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Detroit Tigers 6-2 to avoid a series sweep and stop a three-game losing streak. Detroit shortstop Javier Báez, who entered with a 10-game hitting streak, left in the first inning after being struck on the left hand by a 93 mph Peralta pitch,. The Tigers said Báez’s hand was bruised and X-rays were negative. Peralta allowed a pair of unearned runs and four hits over six innings. Bryse Wilson, Hoby Milner, Peter Strzelecki and Devin Williams finished a six-hitter. After Brian Anderson misplayed Nick Maton’s fly to right for an error in the fourth, Detroit scored a pair of unearned runs on the first of Akil Baddoo’s two doubles and Jake Rogers’ run-scoring single.
Blue Jays 8, White Sox 0 – Springer hurts hand, Blue Jays finish sweep of White Sox 8-0
Yusei Kikuchi struck out eight batters over 5 2/3 innings, Bo Bichette hit a solo home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping White Sox 8-0 to complete a three-game sweep. The loss Wednesday extends Chicago’s losing streak to seven. Blue Jays outfielder George Springer left in the fourth, one inning after he was hit on the right hand by a pitch from White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech. X-rays did not reveal a fracture. Bichette went 3 for 4 with three RBIs and scored twice. He hit a first-pitch homer off Jimmy Lambert in the seventh.
Padres 5, Cubs 3 – Tatis, Cronenworth lead Padres past Cubs 5-3
Fernando Tatis Jr. drove in three runs with a pair of singles, lifting the San Diego Padres to a 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. With runners at second and third in the seventh, Tatis hit Brandon Hughes’ 2-1 slider past diving Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom to score both and give the Padres a 4-3 lead. He knocked in an insurance run in the ninth with a line shot to center. Nick Martinez (2-1) pitched three scoreless innings for the win in his first relief appearance this season after four starts. Josh Hader worked around Yan Gomes’ double and a walk in the ninth for his ninth save. Hughes (0-1), the second of five Cubs relievers took the loss.
Today
San Diego (Lugo 2-1) at Chicago Cubs (Wesneski 1-1), 2:20 p.m.
Baltimore (Gibson 4-0) at Detroit (Wentz 0-3), 6:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:15
Tampa Bay (McClanahan 4-0) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 2-0), 7:10 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Florida Panthers 4, Boston Bruins 3 – OT (BOS leads 3-2)
Seattle Kraken 3, Colorado Avalanche 2 (SEA leads 3-2)
Tonight
Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:00 p.m. (TOR leads 3-1)
New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils, 7:30 p.m. (Series tied 2-2)
Winnipeg Jets at Vegas Golden Knights, 10:00 p.m. (VGK leads 3-1)
NHL – Wild, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Senators going to Sweden
The NHL is sending four teams to Sweden next season as part of its annual Global Series. The Minnesota Wild, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators will each play two games among them in Stockholm in November. It’s one of two trips outside North America the league has planned for 2023. The Los Angeles Kings and Arizona Coyotes are set to play two exhibition games in Melbourne, Australia, in September. The NHL is trying to significantly expand hockey interest Down Under while also cultivating and growing an already fervent fanbase in Scandinavia and across Europe. The Red Wings will face the Senators on Nov. 16 and the Leafs on Nov. 17. The league chose the Wild, Maple Leafs, Red Wings and Senators not only for their current volume of Swedes but the organizations’ history of them, including Detroit’s Nicklas Lidstrom and Henrik Zetterberg and Ottawa’s Daniel Alfredsson, who also played one season for the Red Wings.
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
New York Knicks 106, Cleveland Cavaliers 95 (NYK wins 4-1)
Memphis Grizzlies 116, Los Angeles Lakers 99 (LAL leads 3-2)
Miami Heat 128, Milwaukee Bucks 126 – OT (MIA wins 4-1)
Golden State Warriors 123, Sacramento Kings 116 (GSW leads 3-2)
Tonight
Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks, 8:30 p.m. (BOS leads 3-2)
NFL – NFL Draft Guide: How to watch, who will go No. 1
The NFL never really stops so the offseason continues with the draft starting on Thursday night. The Carolina Panthers have the No. 1 overall pick and a lot of the hype surrounds the quarterbacks. Alabama’s Bryce Young, Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud, Kentucky’s Will Levis and Florida’s Anthony Richardson are among the coveted prospects. The other top athletes include edge rushers such as Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr. and Texas Tech’s Tyree Wilson. The first round begins Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern. The second and third rounds are on Friday starting at 7 p.m. Eastern. The fourth through seventh rounds are Saturday starting at 12 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – 2023 NFL Draft
Round 1 1) Carolina Panthers (from CHI)
2) Houston Texans
3) Arizona Cardinals
4) Indianapolis Colts
5) Seattle Seahawks (from DEN)
6) Detroit Lions (from LAR)
7) Las Vegas Raiders
8) Atlanta Falcons
9) Chicago Bears (from CAR)
10) Philadelphia Eagles (from NO)
11) Tennessee Titans
12) Houston Texans (from CLE)
13) Green Bay Packers (from NYJ)
14) New England Patriots
15) New York Jets (from GB)
16) Washington Commanders
17) Pittsburgh Steelers
18) Detroit Lions
19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
20) Seattle Seahawks
21) Los Angeles Chargers
22) Baltimore Ravens
23) Minnesota Vikings
24) Jacksonville Jaguars
25) New York Giants
26) Dallas Cowboys
27) Buffalo Bills
28) Cincinnati Bengals
29) New Orleans Saints (from SF/MIA/DEN)
30) Philadelphia Eagles
31) Kansas City Chiefs
MIA forfiets round 1 pick
NFL – Rodgers hopes to help Jets add to ‘lonely’ Super Bowl trophy
Aaron Rodgers believes he’s where he needs to be. And the New York Jets’ new quarterback thinks they can do big things together. The four-time NFL MVP was introduced by the team Wednesday to much fanfare in the team’s auditorium. Rodgers said it’s a surreal day for him and he’s looking forward to the new adventure in New York. The Jets received Rodgers, the No. 15 overall pick and a fifth-rounder this year from the Packers. In exchange, Green Bay got the 13th overall selection, a second-rounder, a sixth-rounder and a conditional 2024 second-round pick that could become a first-rounder if Rodgers plays 65% of New York’s plays this season. Rodgers spent his first 18 seasons in Green Bay.
NFL – NFL, other leagues balancing betting revenue, game integrity
The NFL and other sports leagues spent many years staying as far away as they could from sports betting because they said it was necessary to protect the integrity of their games. Those entities now have a much different challenge. The biggest professional sports leagues today have high revenue-producing partnerships with sports betting companies that they want to maintain. The NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball, NHL and others as well as broadcasters NBCUniversal and Fox have announced the formation of the Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
Lansing 5, Quad Cities 0
Great Lakes 5, Fort Wayne 2
Peoria 3, South Bend 2
West Michigan 10, Cedar Rapids 0
Tonight
Quad Cities River Bandits at Lansing Lugnuts, 6:05 p.m.
Great Lakes Loons at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 7:05 p.m.
Peoria Chiefs at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
West Michigan Whitecaps at Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7:35 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Today
Baseball
Kellogg Community College at Lake Michigan College, 2:00 p.m./4:30 p.m. (Doubleheader)
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Baseball
Lakeshore 10, Portage Northern 4 – Game 1
Portage Northern 4, Lakeshore 0 – Game 2
Brandywine 4, Buchanan 1 – Game 1
Buchanan 10, Brandywine 2 – Game 2
Softball
Lakeshore 9, Portage Northern 4 – Game 1
Lakeshore 7, Portage Northern 1 – Game 2
Buchanan 18, Brandywine 2 – Game 1
Buchanan 10, Brandywine 3 – Game 2
Girls Soccer
Lakeshore 3, Battle Creek Lakeview 3 – TIE
St. Joseph 0, Portage Northern 0 – TIE
Michigan Lutheran 0, New Buffalo 0 – TIE
Our Lady of the Lake 8, Covert 0
Mattawan 6, Kalamazoo Central 0
Dowagiac 8, Brandywine 0
Otsego 4, Niles 0
Plainwell 10, Sturgis 0
Vicksburg 1, Paw Paw 0
Edwardsburg 5, Three Rivers 0
Bridgman 3, Coloma 1
Holland Black River 4, Watervliet 1
Allegan 5, Kalamazoo Hackett 0
Delton-Kellogg 8, Constantine 0
Kalamazoo Christian 5, Schoolcraft 1
Bangor 4, Marcellus 0
Hartford 5, Bloomingdale 1
Portage Central 1, Gull Lake 1 – TIE
Loy Norrix 8, Battle Creek Central 0
Boys Golf
SMAC Tournament at Stonehedge North (Gull Lake)
Team Scores
- Gull Lake 307
- Portage Central 321
- Mattawan 335
- St. Joseph 341
- Loy Norrix 341
- Lakeshore 344
- Portage Northern 375
- Kalamazoo Central 381
- BC Lakeview 386
St. Joseph
Charles Uzelac 76
Dylan Walters 85
Chase Murrin 89
Andrew Lepeniotis 91
Niklaas Door 92
Christos Lepeniotis 99
Lakeshore
Jacob Marohn 76
Jack Carlisle 86
Nate Hawks 90
Cody Harmon 92
Girls Tennis
St. Joseph 5, Battle Creek Lakeview 3
Lakeshore 8, Battle Creek Central 0
Edwardsburg 5, Niles 3
Track and Field
Niles at Vicksburg
Girls: Vicksburg 86, Niles 47
Boys: Vicksburg 97, Niles 39
Today
Girls Soccer
South Haven at St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m.
Bangor at Buchanan, 5:45 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Calhoun Christian, 5:00 p.m.
Comstock at Constantine, 5:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at GR Covenant Chr. 5:00 p.m.
Lawton at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Fennville at Saugatuck, 5:45 p.m.
Baseball
Kalamazoo Central at St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m.
Bridgman at Berrien Springs, 4:15 p.m.
Dowagiac at Watervliet, 4:00 p.m.
Bangor at Cassopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Decatur, 4:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m.
Mendon at Hartford, 4:30 p.m.
Mattawan at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Loy Norrix at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
BC Central at BC Lakeview, 4:00 p.m.
Otsego at Edwardsburg, 4:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Schoolcraft, 4:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Coldwater, 4:00 p.m.
Parchment at Allegan, 4:00 p.m.
Lawrence at Fennville, 4:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at GR Covenant Chr. 4:15 p.m.
Gobles at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Kalamazoo Central at St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m.
Bridgman at Berrien Springs, 4:15 p.m.
Dowagiac at Watervliet, 4:00 p.m.
Lawrence at Fennville, 4:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at GR Covenant Chr. 4:15 p.m.
Schoolcraft at South Haven, 4;30 p.m.
Bangor at Cassopolis, 4:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Howardsville Chr. , 4:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m.
Mendon at Hartford, 4:30 p.m.
Mattawan at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Loy Norrix at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
BC Central at BC Lakeview, 4:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Gobles, 4:30 p.m.
Three Rivers at Coldwater, 4:00 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Our Lady of the Lake at New Buffalo, 4:30 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Last Night
Detroit Tigers 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3
Toronto Blue Jays 7, Chicago White Sox 0
Chicago Cubs 6, San Diego Padres 0
Tigers 4, Brewers 3 – Carpenter homers, Tigers hold Brewers in check with 4-3 win
Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run home run and four Detroit Tigers pitchers held the Milwaukee Brewers in check, as Detroit beat Milwaukee 4-3. Detroit scored all its runs in the second inning. Three batters fouled off a total of nine pitches from left-handed starter Eric Lauer (3-2) before the homer by Carpenter, who had been 0-for-12. Detroit added the decisive run with two outs. Eric Haase kept the inning alive with a ground ball single that third baseman Owen Miller put a glove on but couldn’t scoop. That allowed Spencer Torkelson to bat. He singled in Javier Báez, who had doubled. Milwaukee started the 8th with a leadoff double, but then Willy Adames, Rowdy Tellez and William Contreras struck out. Detroit starter Spencer Turnbull gave up two runs in four innings.
Blue Jays 7, White Sox 0 – Jansen homers twice, Jays hand White Sox 6th straight loss
José Berríos struck out a season-high nine over seven innings, Danny Jansen homered twice and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the White Sox 7-0, extending Chicago’s losing streak to six. Berríos allowed four hits — all singles — and walked one in his second straight seven-inning outing. Nate Pearson and Anthony Bass finished with hitless relief as the Blue Jays won for the 14th time in 20 games. Kevin Kiermaier hit a two-run triple and George Springer had three hits for Toronto.
Cubs 6, Padres 0 – Justin Steele, Yan Gomes help Cubs blank Padres 6-0
Justin Steele pitched three-hit ball into the sixth inning in his fourth straight win, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 6-0. Yan Gomes had four of Chicago’s seven hits, including a two-run drive off Blake Snell in the second. Gomes is batting .441 with four homers and nine RBIs in his last eight games. Taking the mound on a chilly night at Wrigley Field, Steele struck out five and walked two in 5 1/3 innings. San Diego, which had won four of five, finished with five hits. It went 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position and left 10 runners on base.
Today
Chicago White Sox (Kopech 0-2) at Toronto (Kikuchi 3-0), 1:07 p.m.
Detroit (Lorenzen 0-0) at Milwaukee (Peralta 2-2), 1:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 1:15
San Diego (Wacha 2-1) at Chicago Cubs (Smyly 2-1), 7:40 p.m.
MLB – Chicago Cubs place OF Cody Bellinger on the paternity list
The Chicago Cubs have placed outfielder Cody Bellinger on the paternity list. Bellinger and his girlfriend welcomed their second child on Sunday, a baby girl. The 27-year-old Bellinger is off to a strong start in his first year with Chicago, batting .300 with five homers and 15 RBIs in 21 games. The 2019 NL MVP finalized a $17.5 million, one-year contract with the Cubs in December. The Cubs also recalled outfielder Nelson Velázquez from Triple-A Iowa. He was in the starting lineup for the opener of a three-game series against San Diego.
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Atlanta Hawks 119, Boston Celtics 117 (BOS leads 3-2)
Denver Nuggets 112, Minnesota Timberwolves 109 (DEN wins 4-1)
Phoenix Suns 136, Los Angeles Clippers 130 (PHX wins 4-1)
Tonight
New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 p.m. (NYK leads 3-1)
Los Angles Lakers at Memphis Grizzlies, 7:30 p.m. (LAL leads 3-1)
Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks, 9:30 p.m. (MIA leads 3-1)
Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings, 10:00 p.m. (Series tied 2-2)
NBA – Hawks playoff win pushes Janet Jackson concert back 1 day
The Atlanta Hawks are still alive in the playoffs and that will force fans planning to attend Janet Jackson’s concert in the city this week to wait a day to see the music star. The Hawks rallied to beat the Boston Celtics 119-117 in Game 5 of their playoff matchup on Tuesday night, sending the series back to Atlanta for Game 6. It means that State Farm Arena is double-booked for Thursday night. Live Nation says the casualty will be Jackson’s concert, which will be postponed until Friday.
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
New York Islanders 3, Carolina Hurricanes 2 (CAR leads 3-2)
Dallas Stars 4, Minnesota Wild 0 (DAL leads 3-2)
Edmonton Oilers 6, Los Angeles Kings 3 (EDM leads 3-2)
Tonight
Florida Panther at Boston Bruins, 7:00 p.m. (BOS leads 3-1)
Seattle Kraken at Colorado Avalanche, 9:30 p.m. (Series tied 2-2)
NFL – Bears assistant GM mum on whether team would draft Carter
Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham raved about Jalen Carter’s talent but revealed little when it comes to whether the team would feel comfortable taking a chance in the draft on the Georgia defensive tackle. Cunningham says there’s “no denying” his talent. The Bears have the No. 9 overall pick and no shortage of weaknesses to address after finishing with a league-worst 3-14 record in their first season under general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus. They could use another blocker to protect quarterback Justin Fields. They also need an edge rusher after registering a league-low 20 sacks as well as a disruptive force inside.
NFL – Young? Stroud? Panthers reach consensus on No. 1 draft pick
Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich says he and general manager Scott Fitterer have reached an agreement on which quarterback the team will take with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. But Reich says the team won’t say who that is until Thursday night, when the draft begins. The Panthers are choosing between Alabama’s Bryce Young, Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud, Kentucky’s Will Levis and Florida’s Anthony Richardson in an effort to upgrade a quarterback position that has been in transition for the last five seasons. Fitterer said last week he had waited to ask Reich who he preferred at No. 1 so that nothing would cloud either decision maker’s judgement.
NFL – Jets GM: Getting Rodgers is ‘historic’ trade for franchise
The Jets’ deal to acquire Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers is a franchise-altering move that brings the four-time NFL MVP to a team that has the league’s longest postseason drought at 12 years. General manager Joe Douglas called it an “honor” to have a player of Rodgers’ caliber to want to play for the franchise and credited the culture coach Robert Saleh has cultivated during his two-plus seasons with the team. Douglas said there are still details that need to be finalized before the deal is completed. But Douglas said it is a "historic trade for this franchise.”
NCAAFB – Notre Dame QB Buchner says he will explore transfer options
Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner says he will enter his name in the transfer portal, but did not rule out remaining with the Fighting Irish. Buchner posted on Twitter that he loves Notre Dame, but decided to explore other options after competing with Wake Forest transfer Sam Hartman for the starting job. Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman did not name a starter after spring practice. Hartman arrived earlier this year with three seasons of starting experience and 110 career touchdown passes. Buchner began last year as Notre Dame’s starter, but injured his shoulder in Week 2. He returned to lead the Irish to a Gator Bowl victory against South Carolina.
US Soccer – British executive Crocker hired as USSF sporting director
British soccer executive Matt Crocker has been hired as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation. He will lead the search for the American men’s national team coach. That position has been uncertain since Gregg Berhalter was pushed aside during an investigation that developed from a feud with the Reyna family. Crocker will start Aug. 2, but begin the search for a coach immediately. The 48-year-old most recently was the director of football operations for Southampton.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
Lansing 6, Quad Cities 5 – 10 Innings
Great Lakes 4, Fort Wayne 2
South Bend 3, Peoria 2
Cedar Rapids 2, West Michigan 0
Tonight
Quad Cities River Bandits at Lansing Lugnuts, 6:05 p.m.
Great Lakes Loons at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 6:35 p.m.
Peoria Chiefs at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
West Michigan Whitecaps at Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7:35 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Yesterday
Softball
Lake Michigan College 7, Muskegon C.C. 0 – Game 1
Lake Michigan College 10, Muskegon C.C. 9 – Game 2
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Baseball
Dowagiac 22, Benton Harbor 0 – Game 1
Dowagiac 20, Benton Harbor 0 – Game 2
Our Lady of the Lake 4, Coloma 3 – 9 Inn – Game 1
Coloma 12, Our Lady of the Lake 0 – 3 Inn – Game 2
Michigan Lutheran 3, New Buffalo 2 – Game 1
Michigan Lutheran 4, New Buffalo 2 – Game 2
South Haven 3, Allegan 2 – Game 1
Allegan 14, South Haven 2 – Game 2
Watervliet 16, Fennville 0 – Game 1
Watervliet 18, Fennville 1 – Game 2
Softball
Dowagiac 19, Benton Harbor 0 – Game 1
Dowagiac 17, Benton Harbor 0 – Game 2
South Haven 15, Allegan 0 – Game 1
South Haven 15, Allegan 0 – Game 2
Watervliet 17, Fennville 0 – Game 1
Watervliet 19, Fennville 1 – Game 2
Boys Golf
Southwest 10 at Pineview GC
- Cassopolis 164
- Comstock 211
- White Pigeon 216
- Mendon 226
- Centreville 247
- Marcellus 258
Girls Soccer
Berrien Springs 3, Buchanan 0
Track and Field
St. Joseph at Portage Northern | Meet Results
Girls: St. Joseph 102, Portage Northern 60
Boys: St. Joseph 105, Portage Northern 65
Lakeshore at Portage Central | Meet Results
Girls: Portage Central 113, Lakeshore 50
Boys: Portage Central 105, Lakeshore 53
Three Rivers at Edwardsburg | Meet Results
Girls: Edwardsburg 96, Three Rivers 41
Boys: Edwardsburg 95, Three Rivers 42
Otsego at Paw Paw | Meet Results
Girls: Otsego 103, Paw Paw 34
Boys: Otsego 87.5 Paw Paw 495
BCS White at New Buffalo | Meet Results
| Girls | Boys | | 1. Our Lady 166 2. New Buffalo 120 3. Countryside 60 4. River Valley 54 5. Eau Claire 34 | 1. River Valley 208 2. New Buffalo 118 3. Eau Claire 101 4. Our Lady 39 5. Countryside 7 6. Covert 6 |
Today
Baseball
Portage Northern at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Brandywine, 4:15 p.m.
Plainwell at Paw Paw, 4:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Three Rivers, 4:00 p.m.
Constantine at Schoolcraft, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Portage Northern at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Brandywine, 4:15 p.m.
Vicksburg at Three Rivers, 4:00 p.m.
Decatur at Homer, 4:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Mendon, 4:00 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Lakeshore at Battle Creek Lakeview, 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph at Portage Northern, 6:30 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Covert at Our Lady of the Lake, 5:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Mattawan, 6:30 p.m.
Brandywine at Dowagiac, 5:30 p.m.
Niles at Otsego, 6:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Plainwell, 6:30 p.m.
Vicksburg at Paw Paw, 6:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Three Rivers, 6:00 p.m.
Coloma at Bridgman, 5:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Holland Black River, 5:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Allegan, 6:00 p.m.
Constantine at Delton-Kellogg, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Schoolcraft, 5:00 p.m.
Marcellus at Bangor, 6:30 p.m.
Hartford at Bloomingdale, 6:30 p.m.
Gull Lake at Portage Central, 6:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m.
Boys Golf
SMAC at Stonehedge North, 10:00 a.m.
Girls Tennis
Battle Creek Lakeview at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Battle Creek Central, 4:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Last Night
Detroit Tigers 4, Milwaukee Brewers 2
Toronto Blue Jays 5, Chicago White Sox 2
Cubs were off
Tigers 4, Brewers 2 – Maton hits 3-run homer, Boyd gets win as Tigers beat Brewers
Nick Maton had a three-run homer and Matthew Boyd pitched effectively for five innings to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night. Boyd allowed two runs on five hits in five innings, striking out eight and walking one as the Brewers lost consecutive games for the first time this season. José Cisnero, Tyler Holton and Jason Foley each tossed a scoreless inning and Alex Lange finished with a perfect ninth for his second save in three chances. Detroit made it 4-2 in the fifth when Eric Haase doubled, advanced on a ground out, and then slid home ahead of the tag on a bouncer to second.
Blue Jays 5, White Sox 2 – Bassitt wins but leaves with sore back, Jays beat White Sox
Chris Bassitt pitched 6 1/3 innings before leaving because of a sore lower back, Cavan Biggio hit a three-run home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2. Toronto has won 13 of 19. Bassitt (3-2) allowed two runs and three hits to win back-to-back starts for the first time with the Blue Jays. He called manager John Schneider and the trainer to the mound in the seventh after bouncing his first pitch to Luis Robert Jr.
Tonight
Chicago White Sox (Clevinger 2-1) at Toronto (Berríos 1-3), 7:07 p.m.
Detroit (Turnbull 1-3) at Milwaukee (Lauer 3-1), 7:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:15
San Diego (Snell 0-3) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 3-0), 7:40 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
New Jersey Devils 3, New York Rangers 1 (Series tied 2-2)
Toronto Maple Leafs 5, Tampa Bay Lightning 4 – OT (TOR leads 3-1)
Vegas Golden Knights 4, Winnipeg Jets 2 (VGK leads 3-1)
Seattle Kraken 3, Colorado Avalanche 2 – OT (Series tied 2-2)
Tonight
New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00 p.m. (CAR leads 3-1)
Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars, 8:00 p.m. (Series tied 2-2)
Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers, 9:30 p.m. (Series tied 2-2
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Miami Heat 119, Milwaukee Bucks 114 (MIA leads 3-1)
Los Angeles Lakers 117, Memphis Grizzlies 111 – OT (LAL leads 3-1)
Tonight
Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m. (BOS leads 3-1)
Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets, 9:00 p.m. (DEN leads 3-1)
Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns, 10:00 p.m. (PHX leads 3-1)
NBA/NCAAMBB – NBA draft includes Emoni Bates after 2 seasons in college
Emoni Bates is entering the NBA draft, banking on teams in the league being intrigued with his potential as a scorer after two years in college basketball. Bates made the announcement Monday on social media. The 6-foot-10 wing averaged 19.2 points and 5.8 rebounds in 30 games at Eastern Michigan last season. He made 40.5% of his shots overall and 33% of 3-point attempts for the Eagles. After graduating from high school in three years and being regarded as a basketball prodigy, Bates went to Memphis for one season and averaged 9.7 points. In 2019 as a high school freshman, the slender and skilled guard led Ypsilanti Lincoln to a state title and was named Michigan’s Division 1 Player of the Year by The Associated Press. His sophomore season was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic and he attended Ypsi Prep Academy as a junior, his final year of high school. Bates initially committed to playing for Tom Izzo at Michigan State. He later de-committed and signed with Memphis and coach Penny Hardaway.
NFL – AP source: Jets agree on deal to acquire Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers is leaving behind his brilliant legacy in Green Bay and heading to the bright lights and massive expectations of the Big Apple. The New York Jets agreed on a deal to acquire the four-time NFL MVP from the Packers, according to a person with knowledge of the trade who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the teams have not officially announced the deal. The Jets will also receive the No. 15 overall pick and a fifth-rounder this year from the Packers, according to another person with knowledge of the trade. In exchange, Green Bay will get the 13th overall selection, a second-rounder, a sixth-rounder and a conditional 2024 second-round pick.
NFL – NFL draft back to being all about QBs at the top
Quarterbacks are back on top in the NFL draft. A year after the first 19 picks were non-QBs and Kenny Pickett was the only signal-caller selected in the first round, this draft class is loaded with potential franchise players. Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud have been the center of attention since before last year’s draft even took place. They could become the ninth pair of QBs selected 1-2 in the Super Bowl era. Anthony Richardson and Will Levis should make it four QBs in the top 15, which has happened only five times previously. If they all go in the top 10, it’ll be the second time ever. Then there’s Hendon Hooker, who may end up being a late first-round pick despite his age and knee injury.
NFL – Analysis: NFL players aware of risks of betting on football
NFL players aren’t permitted to bet on football despite the league embracing gambling and capitalizing on a multibillion-dollar industry through partnerships with casinos and sportsbooks. That’s one policy that can never change because it would destroy the sport’s credibility. Everyone knows the rules. It’s part of mandatory annual education and training sessions for rookies and all players, staff and officials. It’s also included in player manuals, and there are signs in every locker room reminding players and staff that no personnel may bet on NFL games.
ESPN announces layoffs as part of cost cutting by Disney
ESPN began informing employees of layoffs Monday, which are job cuts that are taking place throughout its corporate owner, the Walt Disney Company. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced in February that the company would reduce 7,000 jobs either through not filling positions or layoffs. ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro said in a company memo sent to employees that those affected will hear from their supervisor or human relations department this week. ESPN was not part of the first phase of Disney reductions last month. Another round of cuts will take place by June. Both phases impact off-air employees.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
No games last night
Tonight
Quad Cities River Bandits at Lansing Lugnuts, 6:05 p.m.
Great Lakes Loons at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 6:35 p.m.
Peoria Chiefs at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
West Michigan Whitecaps at Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7:35 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Today
Softball
Lake Michigan College at Muskegon C.C., 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (DH)
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Soccer
SMAC
Mattawan 1, St. Joseph 0
Lakeshore 8, Battle Creek Central 0
Portage Central 8, Kalamazoo Central 0
Portage Northern 2, Battle Creek Lakeview 1
Gull Lake 5, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 1
SAC
Fennville 8, Coloma 0
Saugatuck 8, Watervliet 0
South Haven 2, Holland Black River 1
Allegan 9, Lawton 1
Kalamazoo Christian 8, Parchment 0
Schoolcraft 5, Delton-Kellogg 2
Southwest 10
Comstock 6, Hartford 0
Bloomingdale 3, Marcellus 1
Non-Conference
Michigan Lutheran 8, Bangor 0
Our Lady of the Lake 7, Bridgman 0
Buchanan 4, Constantine 1
Edwardsburg 6, Dowagiac 3
Otsego 3, Kalamazoo Hackett 1
Harper Creek 3, Paw Paw 1
Three Rivers 3, Coldwater 3 – TIE
Marshall 5, Vicksburg 0
Baseball
St. Joseph 11, Edwardsburg 1 – Game 1
Edwardsburg 5, St. Joseph 4 – Game 2
Centreville 15, Marcellus 2 – Game 1
Centreville 17, Marcellus 2 – Game 2
Softball
Martin 5, Kalamazoo Hackett 1 – Game 1
Kalamazoo Hackett 11, Martin 10 – Game 2
Decatur 11, Bangor 1 – Game 1
Decatur 15, Bangor 0 – Game 2
Hartford 23, Lawrence 0 – Game 1
Hartford 20, Lawrence 0 – Game 2
Cassopolis 10, White Pigeon 2 – Game 1
Cassopolis 8, White Pigeon 0 – Game 2
Boys Golf
SMAC West at Lake Michigan Hills
- Portage Central 156
- St. Joseph 164
- Mattawan 170
- Lakeshore 177
- Portage Northern 193
BCS Jamboree at Chikaming GC
- River Valley 205
- Howardsville Christian 214
- Our Lady of the Lake 238
- New Buffalo 245
Lakeland Conference at Orchard Hills
- Buchanan 202
- Dowagiac 219
- Brandywine 242
- Berrien Springs 246
Wolverine Conference at Orchard Hills
- Otsego 160
- Vicksburg 166
- Paw Paw 175
- Edwardsburg 180
- Niles 181
- Plainwell 187
- Three Rivers 200
- Sturgis 220
SAC Jamboree at Cheshire Hills
- Allegan 167
- Saugatuck 177
- Watervliet 201
- South Haven 202
- Coloma 203
- Bridgman 206
- Gobles 251
Girls Tennis
St. Joseph 7, Kalamazoo Central 1
Berrien Springs 8, South Haven 0
Three Rivers 6, Plainwell 2
Edwardsburg 8, Paw Paw 0
Today
Baseball
Dowagiac at Benton Harbor, 4:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
New Buffalo at Michigan Lutheran, 4:15 p.m.
Eau Claire at River Valley, 4:15 p.m.
Buchanan at Brandywine, 4:15 p.m.
Allegan at South Haven, 4:30 p.m.
Watervliet at Fennville, 4:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Gobles, 4:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Lawton, 4:30 p.m.
Otsego at Edwardsburg, 4:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Niles, 4:00 p.m.
Softball
Dowagiac at Benton Harbor, 4:00 p.m.
Howardsville Chr. at Our Lady of the Lake, 4:15 p.m.
Eau Claire at River Valley, 4:15 p.m.
Buchanan at Brandywine, 4:15 p.m.
Allegan at South Haven, 4:30 p.m.
Otsego at Edwardsburg, 4:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Niles, 4:00 p.m.
Centreville at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
Watervliet at Fennville, 4:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Gobles, 4:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Lawton, 4:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Martin, 4:00 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Berrien Springs at Buchanan, 5:30 p.m.
Track and Field
St. Joseph at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Baltimore Orioles 2, Detroit Tigers 1
Tampa Bay Rays 4, Chicago White Sox 1
Los Angeles Dodgers 7, Chicago Cubs 3
Orioles 2, Tigers 1 – F/10 – Orioles beat Tigers 2-1 in 10, run winning streak to 6
Adam Frazier dashed home on Mason Englert’s wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Baltimore Orioles their sixth straight victory, 2-1 over the Detroit Tigers. The Orioles won for the 10th time in 12 games, this time on a day when Detroit’s Eduardo Rodriguez retired the first 20 Baltimore hitters. The Tigers left 13 men on base, including three in the 10th after Orioles manager Brandon Hyde issued two intentional walks. Those allowed left-hander Keegan Akin (1-1) to face lefty hitters, and end the threat, and Englert was unable to do the same in the bottom half. Frazier pinch-ran as the automatic runner and moved to third on a sacrifice bunt. He scored when Englert’s first pitch to Jorge Mateo skipped away.
Rays 4, White Sox 1 – Rays get 13th consecutive home win, beat White Sox 4-1
Zach Eflin pitched five effective innings in his return from injury and the Tampa Bay Rays hit two more home runs, beating the slumping Chicago White Sox 4-1 for their 13th consecutive home win to begin the season. Tampa Bay improved to 19-3 overall and tied the 2009 Los Angeles Dodgers for the second-longest home winning streak to start a season since 1901. The 1907 New York Giants opened with 15 straight wins at home. Luke Raley and Harold Ramirez went deep for the Rays, who have homered in each of their first 22 games — extending their major league record. Eflin allowed one run and three hits in a game that took only 2 hours, 2 minutes. Peter Fairbanks got his third save.
Dodgers 7, Cubs 3 – Mookie Betts homers, drives in 4 as Dodgers beat Cubs 7-3
Mookie Betts homered and drove in four runs in his first career start at shortstop, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3. Max Muncy and J.D. Martinez also connected as Los Angeles took three of four in the series at Wrigley Field. Clayton Kershaw pitched six innings of three-hit ball in career win No. 201. Betts, a six-time Gold Glove winner in right field who made his big league debut in 2014, hit a tying two-run shot off Marcus Stroman in the third inning. He also lined a two-run double to left in the ninth.
Tonight
Chicago White Sox (Lynn 0-2) at Toronto (Bassitt 2-2), 7:07 p.m.
Detroit (Boyd 0-1) at Milwaukee (Rea 0-0), 7:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:15
Cubs are off
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Carolina Hurricanes 5, New York Islanders 2 (CAR leads 3-1)
Boston Bruins 6, Florida Panthers 2 (BOS leads 3-1)
Dallas Stars 3, Minnesota Wild 2 (Series tied 2-2)
Edmonton Oilers 5, Los Angeles Kings 4 – OT (Series tied 2-2
Tonight
New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers, 7:00 p.m. (NYR leads 2-1)
Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:30 p.m. (TOR leads 2-1)
Vegas Golden Knights at Winnipeg Jets, 9:30 p.m. (VGK leads 2-1)
Colorado Avalanche at Seattle Kraken, 10:00 (COL Leads 2-1)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
New York Knicks 102, Cleveland Cavaliers 93 (NYK leads 3-1)
Golden State Warriors 126, Sacramento Kings 125 (Series tied 2-2)
Boston Celtics 129, Atlanta Hawks 121 (BOS leads 3-1)
Minnesota Timberwolves 114, Denver Nuggets 108 – OT (DEN leads 3-1)
Tonight
Milwaukee Bucks at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. (MIA leads 2-1)
Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:00 p.m. (LAL leads 2-1)
NCAAFB – Clock will no longer stop on first downs
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved rules changes that are expected to reduce the number of plays in football games. The most notable is one that will keep the clock running when a team makes a first down except in the last two minutes of a half. The new clock rule affects only Divisions I and II. Penalties accepted at the end of the first and third quarters will now be enforced at the start of the following quarter and back-to-back timeouts during the same dead-ball period are no longer allowed.
NASCAR – Busch wins under caution at Talladega in double overtime
Kyle Busch won his second race of the season since joining Richard Childress Racing when he snatched the victory in double overtime at Talladega Superspeedway. It was the second win for Busch at Talladega, 15 years apart. He won when Bubba Wallace was spun by Ryan Blaney as Wallace tried to block Blaney. It triggered a race-ending caution that gave RCR its 13th victory at NASCAR’s biggest track. Blaney finished second to lead a parade of Ford drivers to second through fifth-place finishes.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
Lansing 2, Lake County 1 – Game 1
Lake County 3, Lansing 0 – Game 2
Great Lakes 10, South Bend 8
Dayton 8, West Michigan 2
Today
No games today
MHSAA – High School Sports
Today
Girls Soccer
SMAC
Mattawan at St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Lakeshore, 6:30 p.m.
Portage Central at Kalamazoo Central, 6:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Portage Northern, 6:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Gull Lake, 6:30 p.m.
SAC
Fennville at Coloma, 6:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Watervliet, 6:30 p.m.
South Haven at Holland Black River, 5:30 p.m.
Allegan at Lawton, 6:00 p.m.
Parchment at Kalamazoo Christian, 5:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Delton-Kellogg, 6:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Comstock at Hartford, 5:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Marcellus, 5:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Bangor at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Our Lady of the Lake, 5:00 p.m.
Constantine at Buchanan, 5:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Dowagiac, 5:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Otsego, 6:00 p.m.
Harper Creek at Paw Paw, 6:30 p.m.
Coldwater at Three Rivers, 5:00 p.m.
Marshall at Vicksburg, 6:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Kalamazoo Central at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at South Haven, 4:00 p.m.
Baseball
Edwardsburg at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Otsego at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m.
Decatur at Bangor, 4:00 p.m.
Hartford at Lawrence, 4:00 p.m.
Centreville at Marcellus, 4:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Mendon, 4:00 p.m.
Cassopolis at White Pigeon, 4:00 p.m.
Softball
Edwardsburg at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Otsego at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Wyoming Lee, 4:15 p.m.
Fennville at Galesburg-Augusta, 4:30 p.m.
Martin at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
Decatur at Bangor, 4:00 p.m.
Hartford at Lawrence, 4:00 p.m.
Centreville at Marcellus, 4:00 p.m.
Cassopolis at White Pigeon, 4:00 p.m.
Boys Golf
SMAC West at Lake Michigan Hills, 3:30 p.m.
Lakeshore (host), St. Joseph, Mattawan, Portage Central, Portage Northern
BCS Jamboree at Chikaming GC, 4:00 p.m.
River Valley (host), Our Lady of the Lake, New Buffalo, Howardsville Christian
Lakeland Conference at Orchard Hills, 4:00 p.m.
Buchanan (Host), Benton Harbor, Dowagiac, Berrien Springs, Brandywine
SAC Jamboree at Cheshire Hills, 4:00 p.m.
Allegan (host), Bridgman, Coloma, South Haven, Gobles, Watervliet, Saugatuck
This week, we talk Michigan Lutheran Baseball, Lakeshore Girls Track, and with Coach Elliot Uzelac…
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Los Angeles Dodgers 6, Chicago Cubs 2
Tigers and White Sox were off
Dodgers 6, Cubs 2 – James Outman hits grand slam as Dodgers beat Cubs 6-2
James Outman hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the ninth inning for his second homer of the game, and the Los Angeles Dodgers cooled off the Chicago Cubs with a 6-2 victory. Max Muncy also homered for the banged-up Dodgers, who had dropped three of four. David Peralta and Miguel Vargas each had two hits. It was the first career grand slam and multihomer game for the 25-year-old Outman. The rookie outfielder also threw out a runner at the plate. Chicago had won a season-high four straight. Cody Bellinger homered against his former team for the second time this season, but Michael Fulmer struggled with his location in the ninth.
Today
L.A. Dodgers (Urías 3-1) at Chicago Cubs (Smyly 1-1), 2:20 p.m.
Chicago White Sox (Kopech 0-2) at Tampa Bay (Faucher 0-0), 6:40 p.m.
Detroit (Lorenzen 0-0) at Baltimore (Wells 0-1), 7:05 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:40
MLB – White Sox’s Hendriks says he’s in remission from lymphoma
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks says he is in remission from non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Hendriks announced Thursday on Instagram that he is cancer-free. Hendriks announced his diagnosis in January and completed his final round of chemotherapy two weeks ago. A three-time All-Star, Hendriks was third in the majors with 37 saves and made his third All-Star team last season. He led the American League with a career-high 38 saves in 2021, after leaving Oakland to sign a $54 million, three-year contract with the White Sox.
MLB – Cubs place RHP Jameson Taillon on IL with groin injury
The Chicago Cubs have placed right-hander Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list because of a left groin strain. Right-hander Javier Assad has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa. Assad is slated to start the opener of a four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cubs manager David Ross says Taillon got hurt while playing catch on Wednesday on flat ground in Oakland.
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Toronto Maple Leafs 7, Tampa Bay Lightning 2 (Series tied 1-1)
New York Rangers 5, New Jersey Devils 1 (NYR leads 2-0)
Colorado Avalanche 3, Seattle Kraken 2 (Series tied 1-1)
Vegas Golden Knights 5, Winnipeg Jets 2 (Series tied 1-1)
Tonight
Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders, 7:00 p.m. (CAR leads 2-0)
Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers, 7:30 p.m. (Series tied 1-1)
Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild, 9:30 p.m. (Series tied 1-1)
Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings, 10:00 p.m (Series tied 1-1)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Philadelphia 78ers 102, Brooklyn Nets 97 (PHI leads 3-0)
Golden State Warriors 114, Sacramento Kings 97 (SAC leads 2-1)
Phoenix Suns 129, Los Angeles Clippers 124 (PHX leads 2-1)
Tonight
Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks, 7:00 p.m. (BOS leads 2-0)
Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks, 8:30 p.m. (Series tied 1-1)
Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves, 9:30 p.m. (DEN leads 2-0)
NBA – Celtics’ Malcolm Brogdon wins NBA’s 6th man of year award
The Boston Celtics asked Malcolm Brogdon to learn a new role. He mastered it quickly. Brogdon was honored Thursday night as the NBA’s sixth man of the year, after a season in which he came off the bench exclusively and helped the Celtics finish with the second-best record in the NBA. It’s the second major individual award of Brogdon’s career: He was rookie of the year in 2016-17. Brogdon beat out fellow finalists Immanuel Quickley of New York and Bobby Portis of Milwaukee.
NFL – NFL draft gives improving Lions a chance to add to momentum
The Detroit Lions are going into the NFL draft set up to build upon the relative success they had last season, finishing with a surge that gave them a winning record for the first time since 2017. Quarterback Jared Goff says there is an overwhelming feeling of optimism and excitement for what the team thinks it can do. Detroit is heading into draft week with the No. 6 and No. 18 picks overall, a pair of second-round slots and five more selections to give general manager Brad Holmes plenty of options in his third draft with the franchise.
NFL – Bears have options at No. 9 going into NFL draft
The Chicago Bears already used the draft to address their glaring need for a playmaking receiver. They still have big holes to fill. The Bears need better protection for quarterback Justin Fields and help on the defensive line, starting with the No. 9 overall pick. General manager Ryan Poles already made one huge splash when he traded the No. 1 overall selection to Carolina for receiver DJ Moore and moved down eight spots. There are a number of ways Poles could go at No. 9. Things could get interesting if Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter is available, given his off-field issues. If they opt for an offensive lineman, Ohio State’s Paris Johnson Jr., Northwestern’s Peter Skoronski, Georgia’s Broderick Jones and Tennessee’s Darnell Wright are possibilities.
NFL – Colts hoping to find new franchise quarterback in NFL draft
Shane Steichen understands his first draft as an NFL head coach could define his entire tenure. Finding the best young quarterback to build around could quickly turn things around for the Indianapolis Colts. Miss and the Colts could be searching for answers for years. With Indy holding the fourth overall pick and conventional wisdom suggesting Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud will both be off the board after the first two selections April 27, the Colts may need to trade up one spot to No. 3 to get the next-best guy left on their draft board.
Golf – PGA – Chien leads Chevron after 1st round, Korda tied for 2nd
Peiyun Chien shot a 5-under 67 on a rainy Thursday in the transplanted Chevron Championship to take the first-round lead in the LPGA Tour’s first major of the year. Unable to find a sponsor willing to add to the half-century run at Mission Hills, the tournament bolted the California desert for the woods of suburban Houston. The 32-year-old Chien, who is from Taiwan, had six birdies — including four in a five-hole span on Nos. 4-8 — at The Club at Carlton Woods. Second-ranked Nelly Korda was among six players and three Americans tied for second at 68. Korda is fully healthy after missing four months and a lot of momentum last year with a blood clot in her arm that required surgery.
House approves trans athlete ban for girls and women’s teams
Transgender athletes whose biological sex assigned at birth was male would be barred from competing on girls or women’s sports teams at federally supported schools and colleges under legislation pushed through by House Republicans on Thursday. It’s the latest sign of the newly empowered GOP checking off a high-profile item on their social agenda. The legislation is unlikely to advance further because the Democratic-led Senate will not support it and the White House said President Joe Biden would veto it. Supporters say their effort is designed to protect fair competition in sports. Democrats criticized the push as targeting a vulnerable group of young people for political gain.
IndyCar – IndyCar’s Dixon still upset with O’Ward about race day crash
IndyCar drivers Scott Dixon and Pato O’Ward are not yet on speaking terms. Four days after they tangled in Long Beach, they arrived for an Indianapolis 500 test session without talking to each other. The dispute began after O’Ward dove inside Dixon heading into the eighth turn at Long Beach. When their tires touched, Dixon went nose first into the tire barrier and wound up dropping out of the race 17 laps later. Dixon contends it’s a move O’Ward shouldn’t have made. O’Ward calls it racing.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
Lake County 3, Lansing 2 – Game 1
Lake County 6, Lansing 4 – Game 2
Great Lakes 5, South Bend 2
West Michigan 2, Dayton 0 – F/8 (Rain)
Today
South Bend Cubs at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m.
Lansing Lugnuts at Lake County Captains, 6:35 p.m.
Dayton Dragons at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Yesterday
Baseball
Marian Ancilla 4, Lake Michigan College 3 – Game 1
Marian Ancilla 10, Lake Michigan College 5 – Game 2
Today
Softball
Marian Ancilla at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (DH)
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night Baseball
Portage Northern 11, St. Joseph 0 – Game 1
Portage Northern 4, St. Joseph 3 – Game 2
Mattawan 10, Lakeshore 7 – 9 Innings
Watervliet 15, Delton-Kellogg 0 – Game 1
Watervliet 12, Delton-Kellogg 0 – Game 2
Coloma 3, Kalamazoo Christian 2 – Game 1
Kalamazoo Christian 11, Coloma 1 – Game 2
Kalamazoo Hackett 2, Allegan 1 – Game 1
-Game 2 tied at 3-3 in the 6th, (suspended)
Three Rivers 11, Dowagiac 1 – Game 1
Three Rivers 16, Dowagiac 2 – Game 2
Edwardsburg 15, Buchanan 5 – Game 1
Edwardsburg 9, Buchanan 6 – Game 2
Parchment 16, Paw Paw 10
Harper Creek 11, Plainwell 0 – Game 1
Harper Creek 10, Plainwell 2 – Game 2
Cassopolis 11, Marcellus 1 – Game 1
Cassopolis 9, Marcellus 1 – Game 2
Hartford 12, Bangor 1
Climax-Scotts 8, Constantine 2
Softball
Lakeshore 1, Mattawan 0 – Game 1
Lakeshore 9, Mattawan 4 – Game 2
South Haven 15, Brandywine 7 – Game 1
Brandywine 10, South Haven 7 – Game 2
Watervliet 18, Delton-Kellogg 7 – Game 1
Watervliet 7, Delton-Kellogg 5 – Game 2
Kalamazoo Hackett 15, Allegan 2 – Game 1
Kalamazoo Hackett 11, Allegan 3 – Game 2
Dowagiac 4, Three Rivers 3 – Game 1
Three Rivers 9, Dowagiac 2 – Game 2
Marcellus 15, Cassopolis 10 – Game 1
Marcellus 4, Cassopolis 3 – Game 2
Mendon 15, Lawrence 0 – Game 1
Mendon 16, Lawrence 1 – Game 2
Girls Soccer
Allegan 8, Bridgman 0
New Buffalo 6, Covert 0
Harper Creek 4, Edwardsburg 0
Schoolcraft 7, Parchment 2
Girls Tennis
Allegan 8, Kalamazoo Hackett 0
Today
Baseball
Our Lady of the Lake at Eau Claire, 4:15 p.m.
River Valley at Michigan Lutheran, 4:15 p.m.
South Haven at Brandywine, 4:15 p.m.
Vicksburg at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m.
Zeeland West at Otsego, 4:15 p.m.
Hopkins at Plainwell, 4:15 p.m.
Marshall at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Martin at Fennville, 4:30 p.m.
Hartford at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Our Lady of the Lake at Eau Claire, 4:15 p.m.
River Valley at Michigan Lutheran, 4:15 p.m.
Mattawan at Hudsonville, 4;15 p.m.
Marshall at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Hamilton at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m.
Martin at Fennville, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Buchanan, 5:00 p.m.
Brandywine at Constantine, 6:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Berrien Springs, 6:00 p.m.
South Haven at Kalamazoo Christian, 5:00 p.m.
Otsego at Byron Center, 6:45 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Vicksburg, 6:30 p.m.
Portage Northern at Mattawan, 6:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Delton-Kellogg, 6:00 p.m.
Comstock at Fennville, 6:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Schoolcraft, 5:00 p.m.
Track and Field
Allegan Invitational, 3:00 p.m.
St. Joseph, Berrien Springs, Allegan, Coldwater, Delton-Kellogg, Hamtilon, Kalamazoo Hackett, Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg, Otsego, Parchment, Paw Paw, Plainwell, Gull Lake, Vicksburg, Wayland
Edwardsburg Invitational, 4:00 p.m.
Lakeshore, Edwardsburg, Buchanan, Cassopolis, Constantine, Dowagiac, Eau Claire, River Valley
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Cleveland Guardians 3, Detroit Tigers 2
Philadelphia Phillies 5, Chicago White Sox 2
Chicago Cubs 12, Oakland Athletics 2
Guardians 3, Tigers 2 – José Ramírez’s home run leads Guardians past Tigers 3-2
José Ramírez bounced back from one of the worst games of his career with a three-run homer in the sixth inning as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2. Paul Quantrill pitched six shutout innings Wednesday before leaving after a line drive hit him on the leg. He allowed four hits and a walk, striking out four. Three Cleveland relievers followed, with Emmanuel Clase pitching the ninth for his sixth save. With the game scoreless after five innings, Steven Kwan walked to start the sixth and moved up on Andres Gimenez’s base hit. Ramírez followed with a long homer down the right-field line.
Phillies 5, White Sox 2 – Turner, Marsh hit homers, Phillies beat White Sox 5-2
Trea Turner homered and had three hits, Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2. Taijuan Walker pitched into the seventh inning. Turner hit his first home run for the Phillies with a solo shot in the first. The two-time All-Star singled and scored in the third and capped a two-run fourth with an RBI double against Tanner Banks. Walker gave up two runs and five hits in 61/3 innings. José Alvarado pitched the ninth for his second save in three chances. Chicago’s Mike Clevinger lasted just three innings, allowing three runs and six hits on 75 pitches. Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer in the first.
Cubs 12, A’s 2 – Cubs hammer A’s bullpen in 12-2 win for 3-game sweep
Dansby Swanson scored the tiebreaking run standing up on an infield grounder to spark a four-run sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs reached Oakland’s bullpen for 10 runs in a 12-2 victory over the Athletics that completed a three-game sweep. The A’s have lost seven straight and at 3-16 are mired in their poorest 19-game start since the 1951 Philadelphia A’s. Eric Hosmer hit his first home run since last July 29 for San Diego, Patrick Wisdom had a two-run triple. Mason Miller, a 24-year-old right-hander who is Oakland’s top pitching prospect, made his major league debut.
Tonight
L.A. Dodgers (Grove 0-1) at Chicago Cubs (Taillon 0-2), 7:40 p.m.
Tigers and White Sox are off
MLB – Oakland A’s purchase land for new stadium in Las Vegas
The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new retractable roof ballpark in Las Vegas after being unable to build a new venue in the Bay Area. Team president Dave Kaval said Wednesday night that the team finalized the deal to buy the 49-acre site last week where the A’s will plan to build the stadium that will seat between 30,000 and 35,000 fans close to the Las Vegas Strip. The A’s will work with Nevada and Clark County on a public-private partnership to fund the stadium. Kaval said the A’s hope to break ground on the stadium by next year and would look to hope to be able move into their new home by 2027.
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Carolina Hurricanes 4, New York Islanders 3 – OT (CAR leads 2-0)
Florida Panthers 6, Boston Bruins 2 (Series tied 1-1)
Dallas Stars 7, Minnesota Wild 3 (Series tied 1-1)
Edmonton Oilers 4, Los Angeles Kings 2 (Series tied 1-1)
Tonight
Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:00 p.m. (TBL leads 1-0)
New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils, 7:30 p.m. (NYR leads 1-0)
Seattle Kraken at Colorado Avalanche, 9:30 p.m. (SEA leads 1-0)
Winnipeg Jets at Vegas Golden Knights, 10:00 (WPG leads 1-0)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Memphis Grizzlies 103, Los Angeles Lakers 93 (Series tied 1-1)
Milwaukee Bucks 138, Miami Heat 122 (Series tied 1-1)
Denver Nuggets 122, Minnesota Timberwolves 113 (DEN leads 2-0)
Tonight
Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m. (PHI leads 2-0)
Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors, 10:00 p.m. (SAC leads 2-0)
Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30 p.m. (Series tied 1-1)
NBA – Dumars: Decision to suspend Draymond Green was ‘difficult’
NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars says it was a difficult decision to suspend Golden State’s Draymond Green for Game 3 of the Warriors’ first-round series against Sacramento. Dumars also says it was made with serious consideration of many factors. Dumars oversees the league’s basketball operations and sanctions for on-court incidents. Green stepped on the chest of Kings center Domantas Sabonis midway during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of that series on Monday night. Green was ejected for the play. The league escalated the punishment on Tuesday night.
NBA – Sacramento’s Mike Brown unanimous Coach of the Year winner
Sacramento’s Mike Brown is the unanimous winner of the NBA’s Coach of the Year award. It was an easy call after his first season in Sacramento saw the Kings make the playoffs for the first time since 2006. All 100 voters from a panel of reporters and broadcasters had Brown atop their ballot Wednesday. Brown won the award for the second time, adding this trophy to the one he got after he and LeBron James led Cleveland to a 66-16 record in the 2008-09 season. The other finalists were Oklahoma City’s Mark Daigneault and Boston’s Joe Mazzulla.
Golf – PGA – Tiger Woods has ankle surgery, rest of majors in doubt
Tiger Woods is recovering from another surgery. Woods has posted on Twitter that he had fusion surgery on his right ankle to alleviate arthritis from a broken bone. Most estimates on recovery are eight to 12 weeks. That would put into doubt whether he plays in the three remaining majors. Woods had a noticeable limp when he played in the Masters. He made the cut for a record-tying 23rd time. But he withdrew Sunday morning during the third round because of plantar fasciitis. The broken bone in his ankle stems from the February 2021 car crash in Los Angeles.
Texas cheerleaders shot after one says she got in wrong car
Authorities say a man shot and wounded two cheerleaders in a Texas supermarket parking lot after one of them said she mistakenly got into his car thinking it was her own. The shooting early Tuesday east of Austin was the latest in a string of recent U.S. shootings apparently sparked by someone showing up at the wrong place. Heather Roth says she got into what she thought was her car, but there was a man in the passenger seat so she got back into her teammate’s car. She says the man then approached her teammate’s car and opened fire. She was grazed and her teammate was critically wounded. The man fled but was later arrested.
IIHF – 2-time US hockey Olympic defender Megan Bozek retires
Two-time United States women’s hockey Olympian Megan Bozek is retiring. The 32-year-old defender from Buffalo Grove, Illinois, won silver medals at the 2014 Sochi and 2022 Beijing Winter Games. Bozek also won four gold medals in six world championship tournament appearances, ending with a silver-medal finish in 2022. Bozek made her national team debut in 2007 in the Under-18 Series, and finished her career with 17 goals and 41 assists for 58 points in 111 games.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
West Michigan 4, Dayton 1
South Bend 4, Great Lakes 3
Lake County 5, Lansing 4
Today
Lansing Lugnuts at Lake County Captains, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
South Bend Cubs at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m.
Dayton Dragons at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:30 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Today
Baseball
Lake Michigan College at Marian Ancilla, 2:00 p.m./4:30 p.m. (Doubleheader)
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last NightGirls Soccer
Gull Lake 5, Lakeshore 0
Battle Creek Lakeview 1, St. Joseph 0
Our Lady of the Lake 4, Michigan Lutheran 3
Three Rivers 1, Niles 0
South Haven 5, Fennville 4
Berrien Springs 6, Hartford 0
Holland Black River 3, Bridgman 0
Buchanan 4, Brandywine 0
Plainwell 8, Edwardsburg 0
Paw Paw 8, Sturgis 0
Vicksburg 2, Otsego 0
Portage Northern 8, Battle Cree Central 0
Loy Norrix 2, Kalamazoo Central 0
Mattawan 2, Portage Central 1
Bangor 2, Bloomingdale 0
Comstock 12, Marcellus 1
Allegan 3, Delton-Kellogg 0
Constantine 4, Lawton 3
Kalamazoo Christian 3, Kalamazoo Hackett 0
Baseball
Otsego 10, Niles 1 – Game 1
Otsego 3, Niles 1 – Game 2
Plainwell 13, Sturgis 2 – Game 1
Sturgis 3, Plainwell 2 – Game 2
Vicksburg 4, Paw Paw 2
Softball
Otsego 5, Niles 1 – Game 1
Otsego 6, Niles 2 – Game 2
GR Forest Hills Central 17, Saugatuck 2 – Game 1
GR Forest Hills Central 15, Saugatuck 11 – Game 2
Girls Tennis
Vicksburg 8, Three Rivers 0
Otsego 8, Edwardsburg 0
Sturgis 6, Niles 2
Paw Paw 4, Plainwell 4
Today
Baseball
St. Joseph at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Bridgman, 4:15 p.m.
Watervliet at Delton-Kellogg, 4:30 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Gobles, 4:30 p.m.
Coloma at Kalamazoo Christian, 4:30 p.m.
Allegan at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
Holland Black River at Saugatuck, 4:30 p.m.
Three Rivers at Dowagiac, 4:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Edwardsburg, 4:00 p.m.
Parchment at Paw Paw, 4:30 p.m.
Plainwell at Harper Creek, 4:00 p.m.
Lawton at Bloomingdale, 4:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Cassopolis, 4:00 p.m.
Decatur at Centreville, 4:00 p.m.
White Pigeon at Comstock, 4:00 p.m.
Bangor at Hartford, 4:00 p.m.
Lawrence at Mendon, 4:00 p.m.
Constantine at Climax-Scotts, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Joseph at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m.
South Haven at Brandywine, 4:15 p.m.
Watervliet at Delton-Kellogg, 4:30 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Gobles, 4:30 p.m.
Coloma at Kalamazoo Christian, 4:30 p.m.
Allegan at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
Holland Black River at Saugatuck, 4:30 p.m.
Three Rivers at Dowagiac, 4:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Otsego, 4:30 p.m.
Parchment at Paw Paw, 4:30 p.m.
Harper Creek at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m.
Lawton at Bloomingdale, 4:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Cassopolis, 4:00 p.m.
Decatur at Centreville, 4:00 p.m.
White Pigeon at Comstock, 4:00 p.m.
Bangor at Hartford, 4:00 p.m.
Lawrence at Mendon, 4:00 p.m.
Bronson at Schoolcraft, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Bridgman at Allegan, 6:15 p.m.
Covert at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Harper Creek at Edwardsburg, 5:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Lakeshore at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 4:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Brandywine, 4:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Allegan, 4:30 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 4, Cleveland Guardians 3 – Game 1
Detroit Tigers 1, Cleveland Guardians 0 – Game 2
Philadelphia Phillies 7, Chicago White Sox 4 – Game 1
Chicago White Sox 3, Philadelphia Phillies 0 – Game 2
Chicago Cubs 4, Oakland Athletics 0
Tigers 4-1, Guardians 3-0 – Greene, Carpenter HRs help Tigers sweep DH versus Guardians
Riley Greene hit a sixth-inning homer and Eduardo Rodriguez pitched eight scoreless innings, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 Tuesday night to sweep a doubleheader. Rodriguez allowed four hits, no walks and struck out 10 while matching the longest outing of his career. Kerry Carpenter hit a solo home run with two outs in the ninth inning of the first game, lifting the Tigers to a 4-3 win. The Tigers have won five straight, including three games with walk-off hits.
Phillies 7-0, White Sox 4-3 – Giolito starts combined 1-hitter as ChiSox, Phils split DH
Lucas Giolito and four relievers combined on a one-hitter, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 to split a doubleheader. Brandon Marsh had Philadelphia’s only hit, an opposite-field double to left on reliever Aaron Bummer’s first pitch of the eighth inning. Giolito was pulled after throwing 102 pitches in six innings. He struck out seven, walked one and hit a batter. Reynaldo Lopez set down the last four batters, striking out three, to earn his third save. Jake Burger hit a three-run homer in the first inning off Bailey Falter. In the first game, Philadelphia’s Josh Harrison homered among his three hits and drove in four runs as the Phillies won 7-4.
Cubs 4, A’s 0 – Cubs score 4 in 8th, send Athletics to 6th straight loss
Cody Bellinger hit an RBI single to break a scoreless tie and ignite a four-run outburst in the eighth inning, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-0 win over the Oakland Athletics. Marcus Stroman continued his strong start to the season, pitching six scoreless innings with five strikeouts. Mark Leiter Jr. (1-0) worked a scoreless seventh for his first win of the season. Oakland starter Ken Waldichuk pitched five scoreless innings with five strikeouts, but reliever Trevor May (2-3) was charged with three run and the loss after only managing to record one out.
Today
Cleveland (Quantrill 0-1) at Detroit (Turnbull 1-2), 1:10 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 12:45
Philadelphia (Walker 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Clevinger 2-0), 2:10 p.m.
Chicago Cubs (Steele 2-0) at Oakland (Kaprielian 0-2), 3:37 p.m.
NFL – Damar Hamlin cleared to play, 4 months after cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin took to the podium and declared he’s ready to resume his football career some four months after going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field during a game. Hamlin says his “heart is still in the game," and adds that what happened on the field in Cincinnati isn’t the end of his story. He spoke after participating in the team’s voluntary workout program on Tuesday. Bills general manager Brandon Beane says Hamlin was cleared to play after meeting with a third and final specialist on Friday. The second-year player from the Pittsburgh area collapsed on the field after making what appeared to be a routine tackle in a Jan. 2 game against the Bengals.
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
New York Rangers 5, New Jersey Devils 1 (NYR leads 1-0)
Tampa Bay Lightning 7, Toronto Maple Leafs 3 (TBL leads 1-0)
Winnipeg Jets 5, Vegas Golden Knights 1 (WPG leads 1-0)
Seattle Kraken 3, Colorado Avalanche 1 (SEA leads 1-0)
Tonight
New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00 p.m. (CAR leads 1-0)
Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins, 7:30 p.m. (BOS leads 1-0)
Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars, 9:30 p.m. (MIN leads 1-0)
Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers, 10:00 p.m. (LAK leads 1-0)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Boston Celtics 119, Atlanta Hawks 106 (BOS leads 2-0)
Cleveland Cavaliers 107, New York Knicks 90 (Series tied 1-1)
Phoenix Suns 123, Los Angeles Clippers 109 (Series tied 1-1)
Tonight
Los Angeles Lakers at Memphis Grizzlies, 7:30 p.m. (LAL leads 1-0)
Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks, 9:00 p.m. (MIA leads 1-0)
Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets, 10:00 p.m. (DEN leads 1-0)
NBA – Warriors’ Green suspended for stepping on Kings’ Sabonis
Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended for one game without pay for stepping on the chest of Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis and will miss Game 3 of the Warriors’ first-round playoff series against the Kings on Thursday night. The NBA made the announcement two days before the series shifts to the defending champions’ home court at Chase Center. The NBA made the announcement of a decision by executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars.
NBA – Warriors in rare territory, trail Kings 2-0 in NBA playoffs
The Golden State Warriors had gone 27 consecutive playoff series during the Stephen Curry era without falling behind 2-0. Steve Kerr hadn’t seen it, either, since he began coaching the team in 2014-15. Now, the defending NBA champions will need a mighty comeback and now without emotional leader Draymond Green. Green stomped on Domantas Sabonis during the fourth quarter of Monday night’s 114-106 defeat at Golden 1 Center and was penalized by the NBA with one-game suspension without pay. Game 3 against the Sacramento Kings is on Thursday in San Francisco.
NCAAMBB – Edey declares for NBA draft with option to return to school
National player of the year Zach Edey of Purdue has declared for the NBA, but will keep open the option of returning to school next season. The 7-foot-4 center led Purdue to a Big Ten regular-season title this past season by averaging 22.3 points, 12.9 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.5 assists per game. He was a unanimous first team All-American and swept all of the national player of the year awards. It’s the second straight year a Purdue player has declared early for the draft. Jaden Ivey was a lottery pick in 2022 and was selected by the Detroit Pistons. It’s unclear where Edey will be projected to go in June’s draft.
Boxing – Claressa Shields sees name and image at Little Caesars Arena
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and women’s world middleweight champion Claressa Shields was on the verge of tears when saw her name and image on the videoboards at Little Caesars Arena, where she will fight Hanna Gabriels of Costa Rica. The home of the Detroit Pistons and Red Wings will have boxing for the first time since it opened in 2017 on June 3. Shields is the main attraction on a card that includes up-and-coming fighters from Michigan. Since Thomas Hearns retired in 2006, no one in boxing has been a big enough name to draw large crowds in Detroit.
FIFA – US to play CONCACAF Gold Cup in Chicago, St Louis, Charlotte
The defending champion United States will play its CONCACAF Gold Cup opener against Jamaica at Chicago on June 24. The Americans will meet Curaçao, St. Kitts and Nevis, Guyana or Sint Maarten four days later at St. Louis, then finish Group A against Nicaragua on July 2 at Charlotte, North Carolina. Quarterfinals will be on July 8 at Arlington, Texas, and the following day at Cincinnati. The semifinals will be July 12 at San Diego and Las Vegas, though CONCACAF will not specify venues for each semifinal until after the group stage.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
Great Lakes Loons 6, South Bend Cubs 3
Lansing at Lake County, PPD to 4/20
Dayton Dragons 5, West Michigan Whitecaps 0
Today
Dayton Dragon at West Michigan Whitecaps, 12:05 p.m.
South Bend Cubs at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m.
Lansing Lugnuts at Lake County Captains, 6:35 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Baseball
St. Joseph 8, Mattawan 3
Game 2 suspended, darkness
Portage Central 8, Lakeshore 7 – F/10 – Game 1
Game 2 suspended, darkness
Buchanan 10, Benton Harbor 0 – Game 1
Buchanan 26, Benton Harbor 2 – Game 2
Michigan Lutheran 10, Eau Claire 0 – Game 1
Michigan Lutheran 15, Eau Claire 0 – Game 2
South Haven 3, Bridgman 1 – Game 1
Bridgman 14, South Haven 1 – Game 2
Watervliet 9, Allegan 0 – Game 1
Watervliet 7, Allegan 0 – Game 2
Portage Northern 26, B.C. Central 0 – Game 1
BCC forfeits game 2
Edwardsburg 12, Three Rivers 6 – Game 1
Three Rivers 13, Edwardsburg 6 – Game 2
Softball
Mattawan 7, St. Joseph 6 – Game 1
Mattawan 13, St. Joseph 9 – Game 2
Lakeshore 3, Portage Central 1 – Game 1
Lakeshore 4, Portage Central 1 – Game 2
Buchanan 15, Benton Harbor 0 – Game 1
Buchanan 16, Benton Harbor 0 – Game 2
Brandywine 17, Berrien Springs 0 – Game 1
Brandywine 11, Berrien Springs 4 – Game 2
Michigan Lutheran 19, Eau Claire 4 – Game 1
Michigan Lutheran 11, Eau Claire 3 – Game 2
South Haven 7, Bridgman 3 – Game 1
South haven 12, Bridgman 2 – Game 2
Edwardsburg 6, Three Rivers 3 – Game 1
Edwardsburg 12, Three Rivers 7 – Game 2
Girls Soccer
Our Lady of the Lake 7, Wyoming Lee 0
Comstock 9, Bangor 2
Hartford 3, Marcellus 0
Battle Creek Lakeview 3, Kalamazoo Central 1
Harper Creek 5, Vicksburg 1
Allegan 2, Kalamazoo Christian 1
Kalamazoo Hackett 8, Lawton 0
Saugatuck 8, Coloma 0
Girls Tennis
Lakeshore 4, Gull Lake 4 – TIE
Vicksburg 7, Paw Paw 1
Track and Field
Portage Northern at Lakeshore
Girls: Lakeshore 90, Portage Northern 71
Boys: Portage Northern 97, Lakeshore 66
Boys Golf
BCS Jamboree at Pine Ridge GC
1. River Valley 196
2. Howardsville Christian 203
3. New Buffalo 235
4. Our Lady of the Lake 245
Medalist: Josh Siefert (RV) 43
Tonight
Girls Soccer
St. Joseph at Battle Creek Lakeview, 6:30 p.m.
Gull Lake at Lakeshore, 6:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Niles, 6:30 p.m.
South Haven at Fennville, 6:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Hartford, 5:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Holland Black River, 5:30 p.m.
Buchanan at Brandywine, 5:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
Otsego at Vicksburg, 6:30 p.m.
Portage Northern at Battle Creek Central, 6:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m.
Portage Central at Mattawan, 6:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Bangor, 5:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Comstock, 5:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Allegan, 6:00 p.m.
Lawton at Constantine, 5:00 p.m.
Kal. Hackett at Kal. Christian, 5:00 p.m.
Baseball
Otsego at Niles, 4:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Vicksburg, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Schoolcraft, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Otsego at Niles, 4:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Vicksburg, 4:00 p.m.
GR Forest Hills Central at Saugatuck, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
St. Joseph at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m.
Track and Field
BCS Jamboree at Eau Claire, 4:15 p.m.
Our Lady, Countryside, Eau Claire, New Buffalo, River Valley
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Chicago Cubs 10, Oakland Athletics 1
Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers, PPD to 4/18
Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago White Sox, PPD to 4/18
Guardians at Tigers, PPD to 4/18 – Another Tigers’ game postponed, DH vs Guardians on Tuesday
The game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Tigers scheduled for Monday night was postponed because of cold temperatures and high winds in the forecast a day after Detroit’s game against San Francisco was scrubbed. The Tigers announced that the Guardians game was postponed “out of an abundance of caution for player safety and fan comfort” and would be played as part of a straight doubleheader on Tuesday starting at 1:10 p.m. Monday’s announcement came about four hours before the scheduled first pitch, a day after the Tigers waited more than five hours to postpone their game with the Giants following light rain.
Phillies at White Sox, PPD to 4/18 – Phillies-White Sox postponed, rescheduled for Tuesday DH
The series opener between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago White Sox scheduled for Monday night was postponed because of high winds and cold temperatures. The game was rescheduled for Tuesday as part of a straight doubleheader, with the first game starting at 3:10 p.m. The second game will start approximately 30 to 45 minutes after the conclusion of the first game but not before 6:10 p.m. Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler (0-1) will oppose Lance Lynn (0-1) in the first game, with left-hander Bailey Falter (0-2) facing Lucas Giolito (0-1) of the White Sox in the second game. Both teams entered Monday at 6-10 on the season.
Cubs 10, A’s 1 – Patrick Wisdom hits 2 more homers as Cubs pound Athletics
Patrick Wisdom hit two more homers and drove in four runs, leading Hayden Wesneski and the Chicago Cubs to a 10-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Wisdom, who played at nearby Saint Mary’s College, connected for a solo drive in the second inning and a three-run shot in the eighth. He has five homers during a four-game streak and eight homers on the season, tied for the big league lead. Ian Happ added three RBIs and Cody Bellinger had a career-high five hits as the Cubs won for the eighth time in 11 games.
Tonight
Cleveland (Gaddis 0-1) at Detroit (Boyd 0-1), 1:10 p.m. – Game 1 News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 12:45
Cleveland (Battenfield 0-0) at Detroit (Rodriguez 0-2), 4:10 p.m. – Game 2 News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Philadelphia (Wheeler 0-1) at Chicago White Sox (Lynn 0-1), 4:10 p.m. – Game 1
Philadelphia (Falter 0-2) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 0-1), 7:10 p.m. – Game 2
Chicago Cubs (Stroman 2-1) at Oakland (Waldichuk 0-2), 9:40 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Last Night
Carolina Hurricanes 2, New York Islanders 1 (CAR leads 1-0)
Boston Bruins 3, Florida Panthers 1 (BOS leads 1-0)
Minnesota Wild 3, Dallas Stars 2 – 2 OT (MIN leads 1-0)
Los Angeles Kings 4, Edmonton Oilers 3 – OT (LAK leads 1-0)
Tonight
New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers, 7:00 p.m. (Game 1)
Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:30 p.m. (Game 1)
Winnipeg Jets at Vegas Golden Knights, 9:30 p.m. (Game 1)
Seattle Kraken at Colorado Avalanche, 10:00 p.m. (Game 1)
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Yesterday
Philadelphia 76ers 96, Brooklyn Nets 84 (PHI leads 2-0)
Sacramento Kings 114, Golden State Warriors 106 (SAC leads 2-0)
Today
Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics, 7:00 p.m. (BOS leads 1-0)
New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m. (NYK leads 1-0)
Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns, 10:00 p.m. (LAC leads 1-0)
NFL – AP source: Hurts, Eagles agree to 5-year, $255M extension
Jalen Hurts is set to sign one of the richest deals in NFL history, agreeing to a five-year, $255 million extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $179.3 million guaranteed, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal was not yet final. Hurts was rewarded for his breakout season in which he was named an AP NFL MVP finalist and led the Eagles to the Super Bowl, where they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Boston Marathon – Boston Marathon sweep for Kenya, but not favorite Kipchoge
Defending champion Evans Chebet has won the Boston Marathon again. He surged to the front at Heartbreak Hill to spoil the much-anticipated debut of world record holder Eliud Kipchoge and win in 2 hours, 5 minutes, 54 seconds. Hellen Obiri won the women’s race in 2:21:38 to complete the Kenyan sweep. She is a two-time Olympic silver medalist in the 5,000 meters. The fastest ever fields in Boston included world record holders, Olympic and Paralympic medalists, winners of major marathons from 27 countries and a dozen Boston Marathon champions. Kipchoge, a 12-time major marathon winner, finished sixth in the slowest marathon of his career.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
No games last night
Tonight
South Bend Cubs at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m.
Lansing Lugnuts at Lake County Captains, 6:35 p.m.
Dayton Dragon at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night Girls Soccer
Fennville 4, Berrien Springs 1
New Buffalo 1, Brandywine 1 – TIE
South Haven 4, Bridgman 0
Coldwater 8, Sturgis 0
Schoolcraft 8, Constantine 0
Tonight
Baseball
St. Joseph at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Benton Harbor at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at New Buffalo, 4:15 p.m.
Eau Claire at Michigan Lutheran, 4:15 p.m.
Bridgman at South Haven, 4:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Battle Creek Central,4:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Edwardsburg, 4:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m.
Comstock at Bangor, 4:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Allegan, 4:30 p.m.
Coloma at Fennville, 4:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Constantine, 4:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Holland Black River, 4:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Lawton, 4:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Martin, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
St. Joseph at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Benton Harbor at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m.
Eau Claire at Michigan Lutheran, 4:15 p.m.
River Valley at Howardsville Christian, 4:15 p.m.
Bridgman at South Haven, 4:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Battle Creek Central,4:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Edwardsburg, 4:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Allegan, 4:30 p.m.
Coloma at Fennville, 4:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Constantine, 4:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Holland Black River, 4:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Lawton, 4:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Martin, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Our Lady of the Lake at Wyoming Lee, 5:30 p.m.
Bangor at Comstock, 6:00 p.m.
Hartford at Marcellus, 5:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Kalamazoo Central, 6:30 p.m.
Portage Northern at Mattawan, 6:30 p.m.
Vicksburg at Harper Creek, 6:00 p.m.
Allegan at Kalamazoo Christian, 5:00 p.m.
Lawton at Kalamazoo Hackett, 5:00 p.m.
Coloma at Saugatuck, 6:00 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Lakeshore at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Our Lady of the Lake, 4:30 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
Track and Field
Portage Northern at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m.
Boys Golf
BCS Jamboree at Pine Ridge GC, Three Rivers, 4:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake, Howardsville Chr. New Buffalo, River Valley
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
San Francisco Giants at Detroit Tigers, PPD to 7/24, rain
Chicago Cubs 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 2
Baltimore Orioles 8, Chicago White Sox 4
Giants at Tigers, PPD to 7/24 – Tigers, Giants postponed after five-hour delay
Sunday’s game between the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants was postponed after a mostly rainless delay of more than five hours. The game will be made up on July 24. The first pitch was scheduled for 1:10 EDT, but the Tigers announced ahead of time it would be delayed. Light rain quickly stopped, but the fans were told at 2 p.m. that the game would not start until 3. The next update came almost three hours later, saying the teams would discuss the situation at 5:15. The postponement was announced at 6:15 p.m.
Orioles 8, White Sox 4 – Mullins drives in 4 as Orioles rally past White Sox 8-4
Cedric Mullins had three hits and four RBIs, including a tiebreaking single in Baltimore’s three-run eighth inning, and the Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4. Gunnar Henderson had two hits and scored three times as Baltimore rallied for the win in the rubber game of the weekend series. The Orioles erased a shaky start by Grayson Rodriguez with a 12-hit attack. Chicago scored each of its four runs in the first. Gavin Sheets hit a three-run homer, and Jake Burger added a solo drive.
Cubs 3, Dodgers 2 – Wisdom, Bellinger HRs lift Cubs to 3-2 win over Dodgers
Patrick Wisdom homered for the third straight game, Cody Bellinger also went deep and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2. Wisdom and Bellinger connected back-to-back in the sixth inning, and the Cubs took two of three in the series. Drew Smyly allowed one run and four hits in 5 2/3 innings. Chris Taylor homered for the Dodgers, who scored six runs all weekend. Julio Urías gave up two earned runs and eight hits in 5 2/3 innings, the first time this season he allowed multiple runs in a start. Wisdom became the third Cubs player to hit three home runs in a series at Dodger Stadium, joining Dave Kingman and Gary Matthews.
Tonight
Cleveland (Gaddis 0-1) at Detroit (TBD), 6:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:15
Philadelphia (Wheeler 0-1) at Chicago White Sox (Lynn 0-1), 7:10 p.m.
Chicago Cubs (Wesneski 0-0) at Oakland (Muller 0-0), 9:40 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League – 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Tonight
New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00 p.m. (Game 1)
Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins, 7:30 p.m. (Game 1)
Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars, 9:30 p.m. (Game 1)
Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers, 10:00 p.m. (Game 1)
NHL – Red Wings dismissing Grand Rapids coaching staff
After finishing with the worst record in the AHL’s Central Division and the third worst record in the AHL this season, the Detroit Red Wings announced on Sunday that they will not be renewing the contracts of their coaching staff of their primary affiliate in Grand Rapids. Head Coach Ben Simon, assistants Matt MacDonald, Todd Krygier and goaltending coach Brian Mahoney-Wilson. Simon has been the head coach since the 2018-19 season and was an assistant coach for the Griffins when they won the AHL’s league championship in 2016-17. Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman and Detroit assistant GM/Grand Rapids General Manager Shawn Horcoff made the announcement after the Griffins finished with a record of 28-36-4-4 over the 72 game schedule.
IIHF – Knight scores 3 in USA hockey gold-medal 6-3 win over Canada
Hilary Knight scored three times, including the go-ahead goal with 3:10 left in regulation, and the Americans won their 10th women’s world hockey championships gold medal and first in four years with a 6-3 win over cross-border rival Canada. Caroline Harvey had a goal and assist, and Abbey Murphy and Cayla Barnes, with an empty-net goal, also scored. The Americans scored four unanswered goals in the third period. The Americans overcame three one-goal deficits before Knight scored twice in the span of 27 seconds to capitalize on a two-player advantage with the game tied at 3. Brianne Jenner scored twice and added an assist, and Marie-Philip Poulin had a goal and assist for Canada, which was seeking its 13th tournament title.
NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Round 1 (Best of 7)
Yesterday
Los Angeles Lakers 128, Memphis Grizzlies 112 (LAL leads 1-0)
Miami Heat 130, Milwaukee Bucks 117 (MIA leads 1-0)
Los Angeles Clippers 115, Phoenix Suns 110 (LAC leads 1-0)
Denver Nuggets 109, Minnesota Timberwolves 80 (DEN leads 1-0)
Lakers 128, Grizzlies 112 – Hachimura’s big 2nd half leads LA past Memphis in Game 1
Rui Hachimura had a career-best playoff scoring performance with 29 points, including 21 in the second half, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-112 in the opening game of their Western Conference playoff series. LeBron James had 21 points and 11 rebounds and Anthony Davis had 22 points and 12 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 31 points, while Desmond Bane scored 22. Ja Morant had 18 points before leaving in the fourth quarter with an injured right hand. Los Angeles wrested home-court advantage from the Grizzlies, who had the NBA’s best home record at 35-6. Game 2 is Wednesday.
Heat 130, Bucks 117 – Heat rip Bucks 130-117 in Game 1; Giannis, Herro injured
Jimmy Butler scored 35 points and the Miami Heat capitalized on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s early exit to beat the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks 130-117 in an Eastern Conference playoff opener featuring two notable injuries. The top-seeded Bucks lost Antetokounmpo to a lower back bruise early in the second quarter. Miami’s Tyler Herro broke his right hand later in the period. No. 8 seed Miami had built a 68-55 halftime advantage before Herro’s departure and stayed ahead by shooting 59.5% from the floor. The Heat were 15 of 25 and the Bucks 11 of 45 from 3-point range.
Clippers 115, Suns 110 – Leonard scores 38 to lead Clippers past Durant, Suns 115-110
Kawhi Leonard scored 38 points, including a pair of late 3-pointers, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Phoenix Suns 115-110 in the opener of their Western Conference playoff series. Eric Gordon added 19 points and hit a late 3 that kept the Clippers ahead. Russell Westbrook shot just 3 of 19 from the floor for Los Angeles but made a pair of free throws with 17.7 seconds left for a three-point lead, then blocked Devin Booker’s layup attempt at the other end. Kevin Durant scored 27 points for the Suns, who lost for the first time with him on the floor.
Nuggets 109, T-Wolves 80 – Murray leads Nuggets past Wolves 109-80 in NBA playoffs
Jamal Murray scored 24 points and the top-seeded Denver Nuggets routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-80 in the opener of their playoff series Sunday night. This marked Murray’s first playoff game since the 2020 NBA bubble. He missed the last two postseasons after tearing his left ACL in 2021. Nikola Jokic added 13 points and 14 rebounds and Michael Porter scored 18 for Denver. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 18 points.
Tonight
Brooklyn Nets at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m. (PHI leads 1-0)
Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings, 10:00 p.m. (SAC leads 1-0)
NBA – Kings probe ‘racial bias’ claims after rapper E-40 ejected
The Sacramento Kings are investigating allegations from a Bay Area hip-hop star that “racial bias” led to him being kicked out of his seat during a playoff game against the Golden State Warriors. The rapper E-40 said in a statement that he was heckled throughout the game and that he addressed one heckler “in an assertive but polite manner” before security guards came and ordered him to leave the arena. E-40, whose real name is Earl Stevens, is Black. He says his heckler was white. The Kings say they are investigating the circumstances behind his ejection.
Boston Marathon – Boston Marathon poses new challenge for Kipchoge: slow down
World record-holder Eliud Kipchoge has the speed to outclass the rest of the field when he makes his Boston Marathon debut. To win, he may have to slow things down. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and 12-time major marathon champion knows that the 26.2-mile route from Hopkinton to Boston’s Back Bay isn’t like those flat and friendly courses where he established himself as perhaps the greatest distance runner of all time. No matter, he says. Breaking the tape is what’s important. Regardless of how long it takes. Kipchoge set the world record of 2 hours, 1 minute, 9 seconds in Berlin in 2019. Boston has always rewarded smart tactics more than pure speed.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Yesterday
Indy Fuel 3, Kalamazoo Wings 2 – Shootout
End Regular Season
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Yesterday
Lansing Lugnuts 9, West Michigan Whitecaps 2
Great Lakes Loons 5, Dayton Dragons 0
South Bend Cubs 10, Beloit Sky Carp 2
Tonight
No games tonight
MHSAA – High School Sports
Today (These are weather permitting)
Girls Soccer
Lakeshore at Portage Central, 6:30 p.m.
Three Rivers at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Wyoming Lee, 5:00 p.m.
Niles at Dowagiac, 5:00 p.m.
Coloma at Watervliet, 6:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Paw Paw, 5:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Fennville, 6:30 p.m.
Brandywine at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Bridgman at South Haven, 6:30 p.m.
Bangor at Comstock, 6:00 p.m.
Hartford at Marcellus, 5:30 p.m.
Portage Northern at Mattawan, 6:30 p.m.
Gull Lake at Battle Creek Central, 6:30 p.m.
B.C. Lakeview at Kalamazoo Central, 6:30 p.m.
Vicksburg at Harper Creek, 6:30 p.m.
Coldwater at Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Constantine, 5:00 p.m.
Allegan at Kalamazoo Christian, 5:00 p.m.
Lawton at Kalamazoo Hackett, 5:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Saugatuck, 6:45 p.m.
Baseball
Comstock at Bangor, 4:00 p.m.
Mendon at Cassopolis, 4:00 p.m.
Hartford at Decatur, 4:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Lawrence, cancelled
White Pigeon at Marcellus, 4:00 p.m.
Colon at Constantine, 4:30 p.m.
Climax-Scotts at Gobles, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Buchanan at Coloma, 4:15 p.m.
Comstock at Bangor, 4:00 p.m.
Mendon at Cassopolis, 4:00 p.m.
Hartford at Decatur, 4:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Lawrence, cancelled
White Pigeon at Marcellus, 4:00 p.m.
Colon at Constantine, 4:30 p.m.
Climax-Scotts at Gobles, 4:30 p.m.
Zeeland West at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Portage Central at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Gull Lake, postponed
Holland Black River at Our Lady of the Lake, 4:30 p.m.
Track and Field
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central Invitational, Cancelled
Benton Harbor, Battle Creek Central, Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m.
Boys Golf
SMAC West at Portage Central (The Moors GC), postponed
BCS Jamboree at Howardsville Christian (Pineview GC, Three Rivers), 4:00 p.m.
This week, we talk Our Lady of the Lake Softball and Soccer, Michigan Lutheran Soccer, and Lake Michigan College Softball…
Our first WSJM Sports Player of the Week for spring is Eleah Hedstrom of St. Joseph Girls Soccer. Eleah currently is a senior at St. Joseph High School. Since the season began St. Joe jumped out to a 3-0 start, with a 4-0 win at Edwardsburg, a 5-0 win against Niles and a 4-2 against Vicksburg. In those three games Eleah score 8 of the Bears 13 goals. In the win against Edwardsburg and Niles she had two goals and in the win against Vicksburg, she scored all 4 goals. Eleah is a four year member of the St. Joe Varisty Girls Soccer and Basketball teams. We caught up Eleah before the Bears game on Wednesday.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 3, Toronto Blue Jays 1
Cubs and White Sox were off
Tigers 3, Blue Jays 1 – Báez benched as Tigers beat Jays 3-1, end 6-game skid
Javier Báez was benched after a baserunning gaffe and Spencer Turnbull pitched five solid innings as the Detroit Tigers avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1. Zach McKinstry drove in the go-ahead run and Jake Rogers had two hits and an RBI as Detroit snapped a six-game skid. Turnbull allowed one run on six hits and one walk with six strikeouts. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch removed Báez from the game in the third, one inning after Báez appeared to lose track of the outs and ran into a double play. Chris Bassitt took the loss for the Blue Jays, allowing two runs in six innings.
Tonight
San Francisco (Manaea 0-0) at Detroit (Wentz 0-2), 6:40 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:15
Baltimore (Wells 0-1) at Chicago White Sox (Clevinger 2-0), 7:10 p.m.
Chicago Cubs (Steele 1-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Syndergaard 0-1), 10:10 p.m.
Saturday
San Francisco at Tigers, 1:10 p.m. 94.9 WSJM 12:15
Baltimore at White Sox, 2:10 p.m.
Cubs at LA Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.
Sunday
San Francisco at Tigers, 1:10 p.m. 94.9 WSJM 12:15
Baltimore at White Sox, 2:10 p.m.
Cubs at LA Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.
MLB – Tigers’ Báez removed from game after baserunning gaffe
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez was removed from Thursday’s game against the Blue Jays forgetting how many outs there were and running into a double play. Facing Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt, Báez doubled off the left-field wall with one out in the second inning. It was Báez’s first extra-base hit of the season, but he didn’t run hard out of the box, apparently thinking he had homered. Báez broke for third and rounded the base on Akil Baddo’s liner to center, and was easily doubled off to end the inning.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Tampa Bay Lightning 5, Detroit Red Wings 0
Philadelphia Flyers 5, Chicago Blackhawks 4 – OT
End Regular Season for Detroit and Chicago
Lightning 5, Red Wings 0 – Point gets 50th, 51st goals, Lightning beat Red Wings 5-0
Brayden Point scored his 50th and 51st goals, backup Brian Elliott made 32 saves,and the Tampa Bay Lightning stopped a four-game losing streak with a 5-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings. It was the regular-season finale for both teams. Point joined Steven Stamkos and Vincent Lecavalier as the only Lightnning players to reach the 50-goal mark. Alex Killorn, Brandon Hagel and Michael Eyssimont also scored for the playoff-bound Lightning. The Red Wings, despite ending the season 0-4-1, finished with their most points since their last playoff team in 2015-16.
Flyers 4, Blackhawks 3 – OT – Toews, Blackhawks lose 5-4 to Flyers in finale
Jonathan Toews scored in his final game with the Chicago Blackhawks, but Ivan Provorov scored 3:09 into overtime to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-4 victory in the season finale for each team. Toews won three Stanley Cup titles in 15 seasons with Chicago, but general manager Kyle Davidson announced earlier in the day that the team would not re-sign its longtime captain. Toews turns 35 on April 29, and the lowly Blackhawks are rebuilding. Toews had a chance to win the game in overtime, but he was denied by Felix Sandstrom on a breakaway with about 2:15 remaining. Provorov then closed it out for Philadelphia, beating Alex Stalock for his 6th goal of the season.
NHL – Blackhawks say Toews will not return to team next season
Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will not return to the team next year, ending a wildly successful run that included three Stanley Cup championships in 15 seasons. General manager Kyle Davidson says the team will not re-sign its longtime center, who turns 35 on April 29. Toews was selected by Chicago with the No. 3 pick in the 2006 draft. He was just 20 years old when he became the 34th captain in team history in July 2008. Toews could decide to retire after missing a chunk of this season with what he described as symptoms of long COVID-19 and chronic immune response syndrome.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
NBA Play In Tournament
Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat, 7:00 p.m.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves 9:30 p.m.
NBA – The losing is done, NBA teams now await 7-foot-3 Wembanyama
There are very specific rules that NBA teams must follow right now when it comes to mentioning the name of 7-foot-3 French star Victor Wembanyama. He’s got big-man height and elite guard skills and will be the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. But because he isn’t officially in the draft yet, teams can’t discuss him publicly. So they don’t. And they don’t have to, either. Everyone knows what the teams who’ll be in the NBA lottery next month are hoping to have happen. They want the No. 1 pick and the right to select Wembanyama. The Detroit Pistons have the best odds to win the number one pick.
NFL – AP sources: Snyder agrees to $6.05B sale of NFL’s Commanders
Two people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that a group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales and including Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder. Harris and Rales are set to pay $6.05 billion for the storied NFL franchise. It’s the most money a professional sports franchise in North American has been sold for, topping the $4.65 billion paid by Walmart heir Rob Walton’s group for the Denver Broncos last year. The sale of the Commanders is pending approval from the rest of the league’s owners. That could happen as soon as their next meeting in Minnesota in May.
NFL – First QB helmet designed to help reduce concussions approved
The first quarterback-specific helmet designed to help reduce concussions has been approved for use by the NFL and NFLPA, the AP has learned. The helmet, manufactured by Vicis, reduces severity of helmet-to-ground impacts, which league data says account for approximately half of quarterback concussions, including the one suffered by Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa last season when his head slammed violently against the turf during a Thursday night game against Cincinnati. The helmet performed 7% better than the most popular helmet worn by quarterbacks last season, the league said in a memo sent to team executives on Thursday.
Golf – PGA – Hovland leads RBC Heritage; Masters champ Rahm struggles
Viktor Hovland shot a 7-under 64 to take the first-round lead at the rain-delayed RBC Heritage. Masters champion Jon Rahm was eight shots back after a frustrating 1-over 72 and acknowledged the fatigue from his win at Augusta National affected him. Hovland also shared the first-round lead at the Masters and finished tied for seventh. He led Brian Harman by one shot at Harbour Town. Aaron Rai and Jimmy Walker were also 6 under but did not finish their rounds before darkness halted play. The RBC Heritage is a designated event on the PGA Tour this year, giving it a $20 million purse and a strong field.
Boston Marathon – Survival diaries: Decade on, Boston Marathon bombing echoes
In the decade since the Boston Marathon bombing, the streets and sidewalks have been repaired, and memorials stand at the site of the explosions to remember the three who died. But the healing continues. And, for many, the race itself is an important part. Bombing survivors with no previous interest in distance running made it a bucket-list goal. For others, friends and family entered on their behalf. Doctors and first responders and others affected by the attacks on April 15, 2013, have also been drawn back to the race on the Massachusetts holiday of Patriots’ Day. The 127th Boston Marathon is Monday.
MWL – Midwest League BaseballLast Night
West Michigan Whitecaps 6, Lansing Lugnuts 0
Great Lakes Loons 15, Dayton Dragons 3
Beloit Sky Carp 9, South Bend Cubs 1
Tonight
West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts, 6:05 p.m.
Great Lakes Loons at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m.
Beloit Sky Carp at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Tonight
Toledo Walleye at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Rockford IceHogs at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Sports
Yesterday
Baseball
Kalamazoo Valley C.C. 6, Lake Michigan College 5- Game 1
Kalamazoo Valley C.C. 11, Lake Michigan College 8 – Game 2
Today
Softball
Lake Michigan College at Jackson College, 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (DH)
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Baseball
St. Joseph 11, Battle Creek Central 1 – Game 1
St. Joseph 18, Battle Creek Central 3 – Game 2
Lakeshore 7, Gull Lake 1 – Game 1
Lakeshore 12, Gull Lake 0 – Game 2
Mattawan 3, Portage Central 2 – Game 1
Portage Central 3, Mattawan 2 – Game 2
B.C. Lakeview 6, Portage Northern 1 – Game 1
B.C. Lakeview 12, Portage Northern 2 – Game 2
Paw Paw 15, Allegan 3 – Game 1
Paw Paw 11, Allegan 4 – Game 2
Marcellus 21, Bangor 5 – Game 1
Marcellus 10, Bangor 0 – Game 2
Decatur 18, Lawrence 1 – Game 1
Decatur 18, Lawrence 3 – Game 2
Kalamazoo Hackett 9, Constantine 6 – Game 1
Constantine 5, Kalamazoo Hackett 4 – Game 2
Parchment 10, Lawton 0 – Game 1
Parchment 15, Lawton 0 – Game 2
Watervliet 11, Coloma 4 – Game 1
Watervliet 2, Coloma 1 – Game 2
Girls Tennis
St. Joseph 4, Lakeshore 4 – TIE
Softball
St. Joseph 19, Battle Creek Central 0 – Game 1
St. Joseph 16, Battle Creek Central 0 – Game 2
Lakeshore 3, Gull Lake 2 – Game 1
Lakeshore 8, Gull Lake 3 – Game 2
Mattawan 7, Portage Central 6 – Game 1
Mattawan 7, Portage Central 4 – Game 2
Decatur 15, Lawrence 0 – Game 1
Decatur 20, Lawrence 0 – Game 2
Constantine 10, Kalamazoo Hackett 0 – Game 1
Constantine 10, Kalamazoo Hackett 6 – Game 2
Parchment 15, Lawton 0 – Game 1
Parchment 16, Lawton 3 – Game 2
Watervliet 4, Coloma 3 – Game 1
Watervliet 10, Coloma 9 – Game 2
Girls Soccer
Berrien Springs 5, Bangor 0
Harper Creek 6, Three Rivers 0
Paw Paw 1, Dowagiac 0
East Kentwood 2, Plainwell 1
Lansing Catholic 2, Kalamazoo Hackett 1
Today
Girls Soccer
St. Joseph at Zeeland West, 6:30 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Comstock, 6:30 p.m.
Constantine at Bridgman, 5:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Allegan, 6:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Coloma, 5:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Lawton, 6:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Wyoming-Lee, 6:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Hudsonville Unity Christian, 6:30 p.m.
Coldwater at Kalamazoo Central, 5:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Mattawan, 6:00 p.m.
Otsego at Kalamazoo Christian, 5:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Pennfield at Three Rivers, 5:00 p.m.
Baseball
Our Lady of the Lake at River Valley, 4:15 p.m.
New Buffalo at Eau Claire, 4:15 p.m.
Vicksburg at Otsego, 4:00 p.m.
Traverse City West at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m.
Softball
Our Lady of the Lake at River Valley, 4:15 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Howardsville Chr. 4:15 p.m.
Cassopolis at Eau Claire, 4:15 p.m.
Vicksburg at Otsego, 4:00 p.m.
Comstock at Allegan, 4:30 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Toronto Blue Jays 4, Detroit Tigers 3 – 10 Innings
Minnesota Twins 3, Chicago White Sox 1
Seattle Mariners 5, Chicago Cubs 2
Blue Jays 4, Tigers 3 – 10 Innings – Blue Jays rally in 9th, beat Tigers in 10 on Springer’s hit
George Springer singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past Detroit 4-3, handing the Tigers their sixth consecutive defeat. Toronto erased a two-run deficit in the ninth on sacrifice flies by Whit Merrifield and pinch-hitter Alejandro Kirk after reliever Trey Wingenter loaded the bases. Springer’s single up the middle off José Cisnero scored automatic runner Danny Jansen, who advanced from second to third on Kevin Kiermaier’s sacrifice bunt. Kevin Gausman struck out 11 in eight innings for the Blue Jays, who have won seven of eight. Detroit took a 3-1 lead on Kerry Carpenter’s two-run homer in the seventh. Nick Maton also homered for the Tigers.
Twins 3, White Sox 1 – Gray, Twins take series with 3-1 win vs. White Sox
Sonny Gray threw five scoreless innings in a third strong start to open the season for the Minnesota Twins. He outdueled Lucas Giolito to beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1. The Twins won their third series out of four behind another sharp performance from a rotation that ranks second in the majors in ERA. Gray is 2-0 with a 0.53 ERA. Giolito gave up one run in six innings and dropped to 0-1. Gray pitched through an upper respiratory virus. Twins shortstop Kyle Farmer was hit in the face by a pitch from Giolito and is scheduled for oral surgery.
Mariners 5, Cubs 2 – Kelenic’s 482-foot homer helps Mariners beat Cubs 5-2
Logan Gilbert pitched 6 2/3 innings of four-hit ball, Teoscar Hernández and Jarred Kelenic hit consecutive home runs in the eighth and the Seattle Mariners snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Chicago Cubs 5-2. Kelenic’s homer landed in the upper center field bleachers and traveled 482 feet, the second-longest at Wrigley Field since Statcast began tracking in 2015 and trailing only Willson Contreras’ 491-footer in Game 4 of the 2017 NL Championship Series. Chicago had beaten Seattle seven consecutive times dating to July 31, 2016.
Tonight
Detroit (Turnbull 0-2) at Toronto (Bassitt 1-1), 7:07 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:45
Cubs and White Sox are off
MLB – Happ, Cubs agree to $61 million, 3-year contract for 2024-26
All-Star outfielder Ian Happ and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a $61 million, three-year contract covering 2024-26. Happ agreed in January to a $10.85 million, one-year contract. His new deal calls for a $3 million signing bonus payable June 1 and salaries of $20 million in both 2024 and 2025, and $18 million in 2026. He gets a full no-trade provision and a hotel suite on road trips. The 28-year-old would have been eligible for free agency after this year’s World Series. Happ is hitting .282 with one home run and six RBIs.
MLB – MLB teams extend beer sales after pitch clock shortens games
Thanks to the pitch clock, the action is moving much faster at Major League Baseball games. It also means a little less time for fans to enjoy a frosty adult beverage. To combat that time crunch, at least four teams — the Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers — have extended alcohol sales through the eighth inning this season. Teams historically have stopped selling alcohol after the seventh. MLB games have been considerably shorter this season, largely thanks to a series of rule changes. Through the first 1 1/2 weeks of the season, the average game time was down 31 minutes, on track to be the sport’s lowest since 1984.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
End Regular Season for Detroit and Chicago
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
NBA Play In Tournament
Chicago Bulls 109, Toronto Raptors 105
Oklahoma City Thunder 123, New Orleans Pelicans 118
Bulls 109, Raptors 105 – LaVine scores 39, Bulls beat Raptors 109-105 in play-in game
Zach LaVine scored 39 points, DeMar DeRozan had 23 against his former team and the Chicago Bulls overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 109-105 in a play-in tournament game. The Bulls will visit the Miami Heat on Friday night for the chance to earn the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff bracket, and a first-round playoff matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Nikola Vucevic had 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls, who trailed 66-47 in the third quarter. Fred VanVleet had 26 points and 12 rebounds and Pascal Siakam scored 32 points but Toronto’s season ended in disappointment.
Thunder 123, Pelicans 118 – Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Pelicans in play-in
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted his 32-point night with a go-ahead baseline jumper and four clutch free throws in the final 29 seconds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 123-118 to remain alive in the Western Conference play-in tourament. Josh Giddey had 31 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds for Oklahoma City, the only Western Conference team to advance to the postseason with a losing record. The loss eliminated the ninth-seeded Pelicans while 10th seed Oklahoma City advanced to play at Minnesota on Friday night for the right to enter the NBA playoffs as an eighth seed.
NBA – Shout it out: DeRozan’s daughter goes viral in play-in game
Diar DeRozan wanted to skip a day of school. Her father grudgingly went along with the plan. Turns out, the decision was worth shouting about. The 9-year-old daughter of Chicago guard DeMar DeRozan stole the show at the play-in tournament on Wednesday night. Her shrieks from the stands went viral, and quite possibly played in a role in helping the Bulls defeat the Toronto Raptors 109-105 in an Eastern Conference elimination game. Her ear-splitting shouts would come when the Raptors — her dad’s former team — were shooting free throws, and they were loud enough to even become a conversation point during the ESPN broadcast of the game. The Raptors finished 18 of 36 from the line in their season-ending loss.
NCAA – Big Ten – Big Ten hires ex-MLB exec Tony Petitti as new commissioner
The Big Ten has announced the hiring of former MLB executive Tony Petitti as its next commissioner. Petitti succeeds Kevin Warren and begins his new job May 15. Warren is leaving the to become president of the Chicago Bears. Petitti continues a trend of recent hires to lead the top conferences coming from outside college sports. Warren worked for the Minnesota Vikings before taking over for Jim Delany and becoming the Big Ten’s first Black commissioner in 2019. Petitti has long background in television. He has held senior executive roles at CBS Sports and ABC Sports.
NCAAMBB – Michigan State’s Izzo says a few players could enter draft
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said “a bunch of guys” in college basketball are putting their names in the NBA draft. Izzo said Wednesday a few Spartans may join the trend, declaring themselves eligible to at least be evaluated for the draft with an opportunity to withdrawal from it in June. Izzo said Jaden Akins, A.J. Hoggard and Tyson Walker could enter the draft. If all three of the Spartans’ standout guards return, Izzo will have a talented and experienced team that will get a boost from a top recruiting classes that includes a pair of McDonald’s All-America selections.
NCAAWBB – Gamecocks-Irish to open women’s basketball season in Paris
South Carolina and Notre Dame will open the next women’s college basketball season in Paris. The teams announced Wednesday they’ll play in the French capital on Nov. 6. It will be the first time a regular-season NCAA game has been played in the City of Lights. The Gamecocks advanced to their third straight Final Four this past season and were undefeated until falling to Iowa in the national semifinals. Notre Dame reached the Sweet 16, where it lost to Maryland.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
West Michigan Whitecaps 9, Lansing Lugnuts 1
Dayton Dragons 7, Great Lakes Loons 3
South Bend Cubs 8, Beloit Sky Carp 0
Tonight
West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts, 6:05 p.m.
Great Lakes Loons at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m.
Beloit Sky Carp at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Sports
Today
Baseball
Lake Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley C.C., 2:00 p.m./4:30 p.m. (DH)
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Soccer
Lakeshore 5, Portage Northern 1
St. Joseph 1, Kalamazoo Christian 0
Michigan Lutheran 12, Covert 0
Our Lady of the Lake 7, New Buffalo 1
Mattawan 4, Gull Lake 3
Battle Creek Lakeview 1, Loy Norrix 1 – TIE
Portage Central 8, Battle Creek Central 0
Edwardsburg 3, Buchanan 0
Berrien Springs 3, Brandywine 1
Otsego 7, Battle Creek Pennfield 0
Vicksburg 3, Jackson Lumen Christi 0
Hartford 3, Bangor 1
Bloomingdale 2, Comstock 1
Delton-Kellogg 8, Coloma 0
Allegan 6, Fennville 0
South Haven 4, Lawton 0
Holland Black River 3, Schoolcraft 1
Girls Tennis
St. Joseph 7, Portage Northern 1
Mattawan 7, Gull Lake 1
Niles 5, Three Rivers 3
Softball
Holland West Ottawa 18, Saugatuck 9 – Game 1
Holland West Ottawa 20, Saugatuck 13 – Game 2
Boys Golf
SMAC West at Kalamazoo Country Club
- Mattawan 157
- Portage Central 160
- St. Joseph 164
- Lakeshore 169
- Portage Northern 199
TonightBaseball
Battle Creek Central at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Loy Norrix, 4:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Allegan, 4:00 p.m.
Brandywine at Bridgman, 4:15 p.m.
Fennville at South Haven, 4:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Bangor, 4:00 p.m.
Comstock at Bloomingdale, 4:00 p.m.
Centreville at Cassopolis, 4:00 p.m.
Lawrence at Decatur, 4:00 p.m.
White Pigeon at Mendon, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Constantine, 4:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Holland Black River, 4:30 p.m.
Gobles at Martin, 4:30 p.m.
Lawton at Parchment, 4:30 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Saugatuck, 4:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Schoolcraft, 4:30 p.m.
Coloma at Watervliet, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Battle Creek Central at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Loy Norrix, 4:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m
Paw Paw at Allegan, 4:00 p.m.
Brandywine at Bridgman, 4:30 p.m.
Fennville at South Haven, 4:30 p.m.
Hartford at Berrien Springs, 4:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Bangor, 4:00 p.m.
Comstock at Bloomingdale, 4:00 p.m.
Centreville at Cassopolis, 4:00 p.m.
Lawrence at Decatur, 4:00 p.m.
White Pigeon at Mendon, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Constantine, 4:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Holland Black River, 4:30 p.m.
Gobles at Martin, 4:30 p.m.
Lawton at Parchment, 4:30 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Saugatuck, 4:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Schoolcraft, 4:30 p.m.
Coloma at Watervliet, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Bangor at Berrien Springs, 5:30 p.m.
Three Rivers at Harper Creek, 6:30 p.m.
Paw Paw at Dowagiac, 5:00 p.m.
East Kentwood at Plainwell, 6:30 p.m.
Lansing Catholic at Kalamazoo Hackett, 5:00 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Lakeshore at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Our Lady of the Lake, 4:30 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Toronto Blue Jays 9, Detroit Tigers 3
Minnesota Twins 4, Chicago White Sox 3 – 10 Innings
Chicago Cubs 14, Seattle Mariners 9
Blue Jays 9, Tigers 3 – Kiermaier HRs, makes great catch, Blue Jays beat Tigers 9-3
Kevin Kiermaier homered and made a sensational leaping catch at the center field wall, Alejandro Kirk hit a three-run blast and the Toronto Blue Jays homered five times in a 9-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. George Springer, Matt Chapman and Bo Bichette all homered for the Blue Jays in their home opener before a sellout crowd of 42,053. Nick Maton hit a three-run homer for Detroit, which lost its fifth straight. The Tigers (2-8) are off to their worst start since losing eight of 10 to begin the 2008 season. Detroit right-hander Matt Manning broke a bone in his right foot when he was hit by Kirk’s comebacker in the sixth. Manning covered first base and made the out to end the inning, but was wearing a walking boot after the game.
Twins 4, White Sox 3 – F/10 – Twins beat White Sox 4-3 in 10 innings on throwing error
Hanser Alberto’s throwing error allowed the automatic runner to score from second base and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 in 10 innings. With pinch-runner Willi Castro on second, Michael Taylor put down a sacrifice bunt and Alberto’s throw to first sailed wide. Reliever Griffin Jax got the victory with a perfect top of the 10th. Jesse Scholtens was on the mound in the 10th for the White Sox and took the loss. Luis Robert Jr. tied the game with a solo homer on the first pitch he saw from Minnesota closer Jhoan Duran in the ninth.
Cubs 14, Mariners 9 – Velázquez hits grand slam as Cubs rally past Mariners 14-9
Nelson Velázquez hit his first career grand slam in Chicago’s eight-run third inning, and the Cubs rallied for a 14-9 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Dansby Swanson went 4 for 4 and Trey Mancini homered as the Cubs won for the fifth time in six games. Mancini had three RBIs, and Nico Hoerner had two hits and drove in two runs. Swanson posted his fifth career four-hit game before departing in the sixth with tightness on his left side. Eugenio Suárez and Jarred Kelenic homered for Seattle in its third consecutive loss.
Today
Chicago White Sox (Giolito 0-0) at Minnesota (Gray 1-0), 1:10 p.m.
Seattle (Gilbert 0-1) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 2-0), 2:20 p.m.
Detroit (Rodriguez 0-2) at Toronto (Gausman 1-1), 7:07 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:45
MLB – White Sox SS Anderson out 2 to 4 weeks with knee sprain
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will miss two to four weeks with a sprained left knee. Anderson was hurt in a game at Minnesota when he collided with Twins baserunner Matt Wallner. The White Sox recalled infielder Lenyn Sosa from Triple-A Charlotte to take his place.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Carolina Hurricanes 4, Detroit Red Wings 1
Chicago Blackhawks 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 2
Hurricanes 4, Red Wings 1 – Metropolitan Division-leading Hurricanes beat Red Wings 4-1
Stefan Noesen and Jordan Martinook scored early and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 to maintain their hold on first place in the Metropolitan Division with one game remaining in the regular season. Brent Burns and Jesperi Kotkaniemi also scored and Antti Raanta made 20 saves as the Hurricanes shed a slump that included the team’s only three-game stretch without a point this season. Robert Hagg scored for the Red Wings, who lost their fourth straight game.
Blackhawks 5, Penguins 2 – Pens’ playoff streak in jeopardy after 5-2 loss to Chicago
Buddy Robinson and Andres Athanasiou scored 26 seconds apart in the third period and the Chicago Blackhawks dealt the Pittsburgh Penguins’ playoff chances a significant blow in a 5-2 win. Pittsburgh began the night needing wins in its last two games over Chicago and Columbus to extend the longest active playoff streak in major North American professional sports to 17. Instead, Petr Mrazek made 38 saves for the Blackhawks to stun the Penguins in their home finale. Florida clinched a playoff spot with Pittsburgh’s loss.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
NBA Play In Tournament
Atlanta Hawks 116, Miami Heat 105
Los Angeles Lakers 108, Minnesota Timberwolves 102 – OT
Hawks 116, Heat 105 – Hawks grab No. 7 seed in East, hold off Heat 116-105
Trae Young scored 25 points, Clint Capela grabbed 21 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks grabbed the No. 7 in the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the Miami Heat 116-105 in a play-in tournament game Tuesday night. Dejounte Murray scored 18 for the Hawks, who avenged a five-game Round 1 loss to Miami last season and earned an East first-round matchup with Boston that will start Saturday. Kyle Lowry scored 33 points for the Heat, who’ll play host to either Toronto or Chicago on Friday to decide the No. 8 seed and a spot against top overall seed Milwaukee in Round 1.
Lakers 108, T-Wolves 102 – OT – Lakers outlast Wolves 108-102 in OT, advance to face Memphis
LeBron James had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers claimed the seventh spot in the Western Conference playoffs with a grueling 108-102 overtime victory over the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA’s play-in tournament. Dennis Schröder scored 21 points and iced the win with two free throws with 8.4 seconds left for the Lakers, who will face second-seeded Memphis in the first round starting Sunday. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 24 points and Mike Conley hit three free throws with 0.1 seconds left in regulation to tie it for the Wolves, who will host New Orleans or Oklahoma City on Friday for the eighth spot.
Tonight
NBA Play In Tournament
Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors, 7:00 p.m.
Oklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans, 9:30 p.m.
NFL – AP source: Lions trade Okudah to Falcons for 5th-round pick
A person familiar with the deal says the Detroit Lions are trading cornerback Jeff Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons for a fifth-round draft pick. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Detroit drafted the former Ohio State star with the No. 3 overall pick in 2020 and injuries stunted his career. Hamstring and shoulder ailments limited him to nine games as a rookie and he had a season-ending Achilles tendon injury one game into his second season. Okudah stayed healthy and started in 15 games last season.
NCAA – Big Ten – AP source: Big Ten taps ex-MLB exec Petitti as commissioner
The Big Ten is hiring former MLB executive Tony Petitti to be its next commissioner. That’s according to a person with knowledge of the decision who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because a deal was still being finalized. An announcement is expected by the conference by the end of the week. Petitti replaces Kevin Warren, who is leaving to become president of the Chicago Bears. Petitti continues a trend of recent hires to lead the top conferences coming from outside college sports — like Warren, who came from the Minnesota Vikings in 2019.
NCAAMBB – Michigan State forward Malik Hall returning for 5th season
Michigan State forward Malik Hall has announced on social media he’s returning for a fifth season. Hall is the second Michigan State senior to return for a fifth year, making his announcement a day after standout guard Tyson Walker said he’s also taking advantage of the extra year granted to players during the COVID-19 pandemic. The return of the two starters provides experience to a Spartans roster that is primed to add two McDonald’s All-America selections in center Xavier Booker and guard Jeremy Fears Jr. The two are part of a highly rated recruiting class for the Spartans.
WNBA – Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity
Saying she is ready to share the “unfathomable” experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024. Griner was arrested last year at the airport in Moscow on drug-related charges and detained for nearly 10 months, much of that time in prison. Her plight unfolded at the same time Russia invaded Ukraine and further heightened tensions between Russia and the U.S., ending only after she was freed in exchange for the notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Griner’s memoir is currently untitled and will eventually be published in a young adult edition. Financial terms were not disclosed.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
Lansing Lugnuts 5, West Michigan Whitecaps 2
Great Lakes Loons 9, Dayton Dragons 7
Beloit Sky Carp 8, South Bend Cubs 5
Tonight
West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts, 6:05 p.m.
Great Lakes Loons at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m.
Beloit Sky Carp at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Baseball
Lakeshore 3, Mishawaka Penn (IN) 2 – Game 1
Mishawaka Penn (IN) 11, Lakeshore 9 – Game 2
Berrien Springs 27, Benton Harbor 0 – Game 1
Berrien Springs 15, Benton Harbor 0 – Game 2
Michigan Lutheran 6, Our Lady of the Lake 1 – Game 1
-Game 2 suspended darkness, ML 5, OLL 3 – Top 5
Brandywine 16, Coloma 0
Dowagiac 6, Buchanan 4 – Game 1
Buchanan 8, Dowagiac 2 – Game 2
Paw Paw 13, Sturgis 3
Plainwell 11, Edwardsburg 4
Niles 11, Three Rivers 6 – Game 1
Three Rivers 5, Niles 4 – Game 2
Decatur 16, Colon 0 – Game 1
Decatur 24, Colon 0 – Game 2
Portage Central 13, Vicksburg 3
Portage Northern 17, Kalamazoo Christian 7
Softball
Berrien Springs 16, Benton Harbor 1 – Game 1
Berrien Springs 15, Benton Harbor 0 – Game 2
Michigan Lutheran 10, Our Lady of the Lake 2 – Game 1
Michigan Lutheran 15, Our Lady of the Lake 3 – Game 2
Buchanan 15, Dowagiac 2 – Game 1
Buchanan 14, Dowagiac 0 – Game 2
Parchment 5, Coloma 4 – Game 1
Coloma 7, Parchment 6 – Game 2
Paw Paw 10, Sturgis 0 – Game 1
Paw Paw 16, Sturgis 5 – Game 2
Edwardsburg 16, Plainwell 0 – Game 1
Edwardsburg 12, Plainwell 0 – Game 2
Three Rivers 13, Niles 3 – Game 1
Three Rivers 13, Niles 8 – Game 2
Bloomingdale 13, Gobles 2
Decatur 5, Colon 0 – Game 1
Decatur 6, Colon 3 – Game 2
Girls Soccer
Parchment 2, Watervliet 0
Saugatuck 8, Constantine 0
Paw Paw 2, Kalamazoo Central 1
Plainwell 2, Marshall 0
Battle Creek Lakeview 5, Coldwater 0
Harper Creek 9, Sturgis 1
Holland Black River 1, Kalamazoo Hackett 0
Track and Field
Lakeshore at St. Joseph
- Girls: St. Joseph 108, Lakeshore 64
- Boys: St. Joseph 114, Lakeshore 61
Sturgis at Edwardsburg
- Girls: Sturgis 89, Edwardsburg 48
- Boys: Sturgis 72.5, Edwardsburg 64.5
Today
Girls Soccer
Lakeshore at Portage Northern, 6:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Covert, 5:00 p.m.
New Buffalo at Our Lady of the Lake, 5:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Gull Lake, 6:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m.
Portage Central at Battle Creek Central, 6:30 p.m.
Buchanan at Edwardsburg, 5:30 p.m.
Brandywine at Berrien Springs, 5:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Pennfield at Otsego, 6:30 p.m.
Jackson Lumen Christi at Vicksburg, 6:30 p.m.
Hartford at Bangor, 6:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Comstock, 6:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Coloma, 6:00 p.m.
Allegan at Fennville, 6:00 p.m.
South Haven at Lawton, 6:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Schoolcraft, 5:00 p.m.
Softball
Mattawan at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m.
Hartford at Paw Paw, 4:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Holland West Ottawa, 4:00 p.m.
Boys Golf
SMAC West at Kalamazoo Country Club, 3:30 p.m. (Portage Northern)
Girls Tennis
St. joseph at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Chicago White Sox 5, Minnesota Twins 4
Chicago Cubs 3, Seattle Mariners 2 – 10 Innings
Tigers were off
White Sox 5, Twins 4 – White Sox lose Anderson but hold on to beat Twins 4-3
Hanser Alberto hit a three-run homer, Dylan Cease had another strong outing against the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox held on to beat Minnesota 4-3. Chicago had to remove shortstop Tim Anderson in the sixth inning with left knee soreness after he collided with a baserunner. Cease, the American League Cy Young runner-up last season, gave up three runs but only one was earned after three errors by the White Sox. Cease allowed three hits with six strikeouts in five innings. Kenta Maeda surrendered four runs on eight hits in six innings for Minnesota.
Cubs 3, Mariners 2 – F/10 – Hoerner’s single in 10th inning lifts Cubs past Mariners 3-2
Nico Hoerner’s soft single off Matt Brash with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning scored pinch-runner Nick Madrigal and gave the Chicago Cubs a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners. Jarred Kelenic hit a game-tying home run off closer Michael Fulmer with one out in the ninth that wiped out a sterling performance from Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly. Smyly pitched five innings of two-hit ball and struck out seven. Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger fouled off four consecutive pitches before hitting a game-tying double in the fourth to snap Luis Castillo’s scoreless streak at 14 2/3 innings. Eric Hosmer followed later with an opposite-field single to left that scored Bellinger. Hosmer is 12 for 18 lifetime against Castillo.
Tonight
Detroit (Manning 1-0) at Toronto (Manoah 1-0), 7:37 p.m., News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:10
Chicago White Sox (Lynn 0-1) at Minnesota (López 1-0), 7:40 p.m.
Seattle (Flexen 0-1) at Chicago Cubs (Wesneski 0-0), 7:40 p.m.
MLB – White Sox trade reliever Ruiz to Diamondbacks for $100,000
The Chicago White Sox have traded veteran reliever José Ruiz to Arizona on Sunday in exchange for $100,000. The White Sox designated the 28-year-old Ruiz for assignment following a difficult start to the season. Ruiz allowed nine runs on eight hits with four walks and three strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings across four appearances for Chicago. Ruiz spent five-plus with the White Sox, who claimed him off waivers from San Diego in December 2017. Ruiz went 3-7 with a 4.53 ERA in 177 appearances for Chicago.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Dallas Stars 6, Detroit Red Wings 1
Minnesota Wild 4, Chicago Blackhawks 2
Stars 6, Red Wings 1 – Pavelski records 1,000th career point as Stars trounce Wings
Joe Pavelski notched his 1,000th career point with a second-period goal, Roope Hintz had a goal and three assists and the Dallas Stars thumped the Detroit Red Wings 6-1 on Monday night. Pavelski, playing in his 1,248th game, became the 10th American-born player to reach the milestone when he tipped Miro Heiskanen’s shot from the point. The Stars, who have won four straight, tied idle Colorado for the Central Division lead with two games remaining. Jason Robertson supplied a goal and two assists. Esa Lindell, Ty Dellandrea and Jamie Benn also scored for the Stars. David Perron scored for the Red Wings, who were playing their home finale.
Wild 4, Blackhawks 2 – Johansson helps Wild rally for 4-2 victory over Blackhawks
Marcus Johansson scored two goals late in the third period, and the short-handed Minnesota Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2. Matt Boldy and Gustav Nyquist also scored for Minnesota in its second consecutive win. Filip Gustavsson made 39 saves in his second straight start. Johansson’s 18th goal — a wrist shot on a 2-on-1 with 6 minutes left — tied it at 2. It was the Wild’s 14th short-handed goal of the season, breaking the franchise record. Johansson then put Minnesota in front when he got a nice pass from Boldy and beat Alex Stalock on the glove side with 3:13 left.
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins, 7:30 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
NBA Play In Tournament
Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:00 p.m.
NBA – Play-in tournament starts Tuesday, giving 8 teams new life
Getting to the play-in tournament probably wasn’t the goal of any team when training camps opened back in September. But it beats the alternative. There are 12 teams with playoff spots right now, 10 teams whose seasons are over and eight teams with a second chance. The play-in tournament starts Tuesday, with Atlanta going to Miami and Minnesota visiting the Los Angeles Lakers. The winners of those games will be going to the postseason. Oklahoma City goes to New Orleans and Chicago visits Toronto on Wednesday for elimination games. The winners there move on to face the loser of Tuesday’s games in another win-or-go-home contest.
NBA – Pistons search for coach, hope to draft Victor Wembanyama
The Detroit Pistons are searching for a coach and hoping their new leader has Victor Wembanyama in the lineup. Detroit closed its fourth straight season and 12th in 14 years without a postseason appearance on Sunday with a lopsided loss at Chicago. After finishing an NBA-worst 17-65, Dwane Casey announced he was stepping down with one year left on his coaching contract to accept a role in the Troy Weaver-led front office. Casey was hired by the Pistons in 2018 as the reigning NBA Coach of the Year led them to the playoffs in his first season with the franchise.
WNBA – WNBA adding charter flights for playoffs, back-to-back games
The WNBA is adding charter flights for the entire playoffs and back-to-back regular season games this year. The league announced Monday it will pay for all of the flights. The cost is expected to be around $4.5 million, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because details haven’t been publicly released. The league chartered for the WNBA Finals as well as for the road team in the Commissioner Cup championship game last year. As for Brittney Griner, the WNBA says it has plans for her travel but would like to keep them "confidential."
WNBA – Boston heads to Fever as No. 1 pick in WNBA draft
Aliyah Boston is the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, going to the Indiana Fever. It’s the first time that the Fever have had the top choice in the draft and they chose the South Carolina star. Boston, a three-time AP All-American who also was the Player of the Year as a junior, will solidify the post for Indiana. The Fever had the worst record in the league last season, going 5-31. Boston was one of four South Carolina players expected to be taken in the first two rounds of the draft. Minnesota took Diamond Miller with the No. 2 pick and Dallas drafted Maddy Siegrist with the third pick.
NCAAMBB – Michigan State guard Tyson Walker returning for 5th season
Michigan State standout Tyson Walker is returning for his fifth season. Walker announced his decision Monday with an Instagram post, giving a boost to coach Tom Izzo’s chances of contending for a title. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged a team-high 14.8 points and ranked second with nearly three assists per game. Walker attended Northeastern for two years before transferring and playing for the Spartans the past two seasons. He is eligible for a fifth season because the NCAA granted college athletes an extra year if they were enrolled two years ago when the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Boxing – Shields to fight Gabriels in Detroit at Little Caesars Arena
Claressa Shields will fight Hanna Gabriels for the women’s world middleweight championship on June 3, bringing boxing to Little Caesars Arena for the first time since it opened in 2017. DAZN will carry the match live and made the announcement. Shields headlines the card that will include up-and-coming fighters from the Motor City. Sheidls hails from Michigan and Gabriels is from Costa Rica. Gabriels became the only opponent to knock Shields down before losing to her in 2018 at the Masonic Temple in Detroit. Gabriels is 21-2-1 as a professional and Shields is 13-0.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball – Opening Day
Tonight
West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts, 6:05 p.m.
Great Lakes Loons at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m.
Beloit Sky Carp at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Today
Baseball
Lake Michigan College at Davenport University, 1:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Soccer
St. Joseph 6, Kalamazoo Central 0
Three Rivers 8, Buchanan 0
Niles 4, Brandywine 0
Marcellus 8, Covert 0
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 3, Parma Western 1
Gull Lake 8, Vicksburg 0
Quincy 10, Comstock 2
Kalamazoo Christian 5, Jackson Lumen Christi 0
Kalamazoo Hackett 8, Constantine 0
Softball
Plainwell 15, Galesburg-Augusta 4
Baseball
Watervliet 12, Buchanan 2 – Game 1
Watervliet 13, Buchanan 2 – Game 2
Harper Creek 6, Three Rivers 4 – Game 1
Harper Creek 13, Three Rivers 1 – Game 2
Parchment 13, Kalamazoo Home School 0 – Game 1
Parchment 15, Kalamazoo Home School 0 – Game 2
Boys Golf
BCS Invitational at Lake Michigan Hills (OLL)
- River Valley 221
- Howardsville Christian 246
- New Buffalo 254
- Our Lady of the Lake 267
Today
Track and Field
Lakeshore at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Baseball
Lakeshore at Penn (IN), 4:30 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Benton Harbor, 4:00 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Our Lady of the Lake, 4:15 p.m.
New Buffalo at River Valley, 4:15 p.m.
Brandywine at Coloma, 4:00 p.m.
South Haven at Comstock, 4:30 p.m.
Buchanan at Dowagiac, 4:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Allegan, 4:30 p.m.
Sturgis at Paw Paw, 4:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m.
Niles at Three Rivers, 4:00 p.m.
Gobles at Bloomingdale, 4:30 p.m.
Decatur at Colon, 4:30 p.m.
Constantine at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.
Athens at Mendon, 4:00 p.m.
Lawton at Delton-Kellogg, 4:30 p.m.
GR West Mi Aviation at Martin, 4:30 p.m.
Otsego at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Coldwater, 4:00 p.m.
Marshall at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:00 p.m.
Softball
Berrien Springs at Benton Harbor, 4:00 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Our Lady of the Lake, 4:15 p.m.
Eau Claire vs. Howardsville Christian, 4:15 p.m.
Buchanan at Dowagiac, 4:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Allegan, 4:30 p.m.
Sturgis at Paw Paw, 4:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m.
Niles at Three Rivers, 4:00 p.m.
Otsego at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m.
Gobles at Bloomingdale, 4:30 p.m.
Decatur at Colon, 4:30 p.m.
Athens at Mendon, 4:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Coldwater, 4:00 p.m.
Marshall at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Wyoming Lee, 4:15 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Watervliet at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Constantine at Saugatuck, 5:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Kalamazoo Central, 6:30 p.m.
Plainwell at Marshall, 6:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Coldwater, 6:00 p.m.
Harper Creek at Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Holland Black River, 5:00 p.m.
This week, we talk MHSAA news, Lakeshore Baseball, and Benton Harbor Baseball at Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar…
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Boston Red Sox 6, Detroit Tigers 3
San Francisco Giants 16, Chicago White Sox 6
Cubs were off
Red Sox 6, Tigers 3 – Adam Duvall’s 3-run HR lifts Red Sox to 6-3 win over Tigers
Adam Duvall hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox went on to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3. Miguel Cabrera hit a two-out RBI single in the third inning of his final home opener to put Detroit up 3-1. The Red Sox scored a run in the third and fourth before surging into the lead with a four-run sixth. Boston was swept at home earlier in the week by Pittsburgh. Chris Sale gave up three runs and four hits and three walks while striking out seven in five innings. Detroit catcher Jake Rogers fired up fans — bundled up on a chilly afternoon — by turning on an inside pitch and sending it 414 feet to left to put Detroit up 2-0 in the second. The Tigers, though, missed many chances to score more runs by leaving eight runners on base.
San Francisco Giants’ J.D. Davis hits a grand slam during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Thursday, April 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Giants 16, White Sox 6 – Homer-happy Giants slug 5 more, pound White Sox 16-6
J.D. Davis hit a grand slam in the ninth off mop-up reliever Hanser Alberto for his third hit, Michael Conforto cracked a three-run homer among three hits and the San Francisco Giants powered past the Chicago White Sox 16-6 on Thursday. Mike Yastrzemski and Wilmer Flores each launched a two-run shot in San Francisco’s five-homer, 20-hit attack. Rookie catcher Blake Sabol tagged the first home run of his career and added two singles to give him four total hits in his first six games. Tim Anderson had two RBIs for Chicago.
Today
Texas (Eovaldi 1-0) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 1-0), 2:20 p.m.
Chicago White Sox (Giolito 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Hill 0-1), 4:12 p.m.
Tigers are off
Saturday
Texas at Cubs, 4:05 p.m.
Boston at Tigers, 4:10 p.m. 94.9 WSJM 3:45
White Sox at Pittsburgh, 6:35 p.m.
Saturday
Boston at Tigers, 1:10 p.m. 94.9 WSJM 12:45
White Sox at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m.
Texas at Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Buffalo Sabres 7, Detroit Red Wings 6 – Shootout
Vancouver Canucks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 0
Sabres 7, Red Wings 6 – SO – Thompson, Cozens lead Sabres past Red Wings 7-6 in shootout
Tage Thompson scored his 45th goal of the season, Dylan Cozens had two goals and the Buffalo Sabres outlasted the Detroit Red Wings 7-6 in a shootout. Henri Jokiharju, Zemgus Girgensons and Jordan Greenway also scored for the Sabres, and Devon Levi made 26 saves. Alex Tuch and Jack Quinn scored in the shootout. Thompson is the first Sabres player to reach 45 or more goals in a single season since Alexander Mogilny (76) and Pat LaFontaine (53) did so in 1992-93. Austin Czarnik, Dylan Larkin, Alex Chiasson, Simon Edvinsson, Jonatan Berggren and David Perron scored in regulation for the Red Wings. Lucas Raymond scored the only shootout goal for Detroit.
Canucks 3, Blackhawks 0 – Thatcher Demko stops 33 shots, Canucks beat Blackhawks 3-0
Thatcher Demko stopped 33 shots for his first shutout of the season and third overall in the Vancouver Canucks’ 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. Andrei Kuzmenko, Vitali Kravtsov and J.T. Miller — into the empty net — scored and defenseman Akito Hirose had two assists to help the Canucks end a four-game losing streak. Alex Stalock stopped 26 shots for the Blackhawks. They were coming off a 4-3 victory at Calgary on Tuesday, but have lost nine of 10.
Saturday
Pittsburgh at Detroit, 1:00 p.m.
Chicago at Seattle, 10:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 p.m.
Sunday
Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls, 1:00 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks, 1:00 p.m.
End NBA Regular Season
NCAAHKY – College Hockey – Frozen Four
Last Night
2023 NCAA Frozen Four – Amalie Arena, Tampa – Semifinals
Minnesota 6, Boston University 2
Quinnipiac 5, Michigan 2
Quinnipiac forward Sam Lipkin reacts after his goal against Michigan during the third period of an NCAA semifinal game in the Frozen Four college hockey tournament Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)Quinnipiac 5, Michigan 2 – Quinnipiac beats Michigan in Frozen Four to reach title game
Jacob Quillan had a two-goal game for the second time during the NCAA Tournament, Yaniv Perets posted 29 saves and Quinnipiac beat Michigan 5-2 in the Frozen Four. Quinnipiac, which set a program record for wins, advances to its third national title game in program history against Minnesota on Saturday. The Bobcats seek their first title after losing in 2013 and ’16. Both of Quillan’s goals came in the first period. He opened the scoring with 14:41 left on a bank shot from behind the net that went off goaltender Erik Portillo. Quillan added another on a breakaway at 8:39 for his 18th goal of the season. Michigan was seeking its 10th NCAA championship.
Golf – The Masters – Koepka living large at Masters, leads with Rahm and Hovland
Brooks Koepka is in a three-way share of the lead at the Masters with Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland. Koepka is trying to regain his reputation as a major player. Right now he gets attention as a surprise defector to Saudi-based LIV Golf. All he cares about his having healthy legs. He opened with a 65. Rahm was even more spectacular in his round of 65. That’s because he four-putted for double bogey on the first hole. He followed with seven birdies and an eagle. Hovland played bogey-free. Tiger Woods limped his way to a 74 and was nine back.
Golf – The Masters – Tiger Woods’ painful Masters walk results in opening 74
Tiger Woods had three birdies and five bogeys during an opening round of 74 at the Masters on Thursday, leaving him in contention to play the weekend but hardly to win the tournament. He had two tough lip-outs on the front nine, a couple of poor pitch shots that led to bogeys, and some bad luck at the 18th led to his final bogey. It was the worst opening round for Woods at the Masters since 2005, when he followed another 74 with 65-66-71 to capture the fourth of his five green jackets. But he’s hardly the same player these days. He is now a combined 16 over for his last four rounds at Augusta National.
NCAAWBKB – Champion LSU women accepting Biden invitation to White House
LSU’s national champion women’s basketball team will accept an invitation from President Joe Biden to visit the White House. University spokesman Michael Bonnette confirmed LSU’s intentions on the matter on Thursday, a day after Tigers star forward Angel Reese suggested during a podcast interview that her team should celebrate their title with former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama rather than President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden. Reese made the suggestion after saying she was not inclined to accept an apology from Jill Biden for suggesting that both LSU and runner-up Iowa be invited to the White House. President Biden did not follow through on that idea, inviting only LSU and men’s national champion Connecticut.
US would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries. The proposal sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports. If finalized, it would become enshrined as a provision of Title IX, the landmark gender equity legislation enacted in 1972. It must undergo a lengthy approval process, however, and it’s almost certain to face challenges from opponents.
AHL – American Hockey League
Last Night
Grand Rapids Griffins 5, Manitoba Moose 2
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Tonight
Kalamazoo Wings at Fort Wayne Komets, 8:00 p.m.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball – Opening Day
Last Night
West Michigan Whitecaps 1, Fort Wayne Tin Caps 0
Lansing, Great Lakes, South Bend off
Today
Fort Wayne Tin Caps at West Michigan Whitecaps, 12:05 p.m.
Lansing Lugnuts at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m.
South Bend Cubs at Quad Cities River Bandits, 7:30 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Yesterday
Softball
Kalamazoo Valley C.C. 9, Lake Michigan College 6 – Game 1
Lake Michigan College 4, Kalamazoo Valley C.C. 0 – Game 2
Baseball
Lansing C.C. 14, Lake Michigan College 1 – Game 1
Lansing C.C. 7, Lake Michigan College 2 – Game 2
Today
Softball
Lake Michigan College at Lansing C.C., 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (DH)
MHSAA – Michigan AP D1 Player of Year: OLSM sophomore Trey McKenney
Trey McKenney of Orchard Lake St. Mary’s has been named the Michigan Associated Press Division 1 Player of the year. The 6-foot-5 wing averaged 25.4 points and 11.1 rebounds for the season, after averaging 16.9 points and six rebounds as a freshman. Temperance Bedford’s Jordan Bollin is the coach of the year after leading the Kicking Mules to an 18-6 record and a second-place finish in the SEC Red following a four-win season a year ago.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Soccer
St. Joseph 4, Vicksburg 2
- St. Joe scored twice in each half, with all four goals coming from senior Eleah Hedstrom in the Bears 4-2 win over Vicksburg. Ella Rohrstaff and Hannah DeVries had the goals for the Bulldogs. St. Joe improves to 3-0 on the season.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 3, Harper Creek 1
Olivet 6, Comstock 1
Baseball
St. Joseph 7, Bridgman 6 – 8 Innings
Niles 8, Buchanan 6
Watervliet 11, Schoolcraft 1 – Game 1
Schoolcraft 7, Watervliet 6 – Game 2
Portage Northern 6, Vicksburg 4
Kalamazoo Central 6, Parchment 2
Kalamazoo Hackett 9, Climax-Scotts 5
Softball
Kalamazoo Hackett 7, Eau Claire 1
Holt 6, Gull Lake 5 – Game 1
Gull Lake 14, Holt 5 – Game 2
Girls Tennis
St. Joseph 8, Battle Creek Central 0
Berrien Springs 5, Kalamazoo Central 3
Buchanan 5, Kalamazoo Hackett 3
Today
Baseball
Vicksburg at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Comstock, 4:00 p.m.
Gaylord at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Lansing Sexton, 4:00 p.m.
Haslett at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Softball
New Prairie (IN) at Lakeshore, 5:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Comstock, 4:00 p.m.
Petosky at Schoolcraft 4:00 p.m.
Harper Creek at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Berrien Springs at Niles, 5:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Parchment, 5:00 p.m.
Track and Field
Battle Creek Lakeview Invite, 4:00 p.m.
St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Battle Creek Lakeview, Battle Creek Central, Comstock, Marshall, Gull Lake, Parchment
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Houston Astros 8, Detroit Tigers 2
Chicago White Sox 7, San Francisco Giants 3
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds, PPD to 9/1
Astros 8, Tigers 2 – McCormick, Tucker, Peña all homer as Astros down Tigers 8-2
Chas McCormick, Kyle Tucker and Jeremy Peña all homered and combined for six RBIs to help the Houston Astros snap a three-game skid with an 8-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. McCormick hit a two-run home run in the second off Eduardo Rodriguez and doubled in the fourth. Tucker homered for a second straight game with his solo home run in the fourth to help the Astros to avoid a three-game sweep. Peña, last year’s World Series MVP, connected on a two-run shot off Tyler Alexander for his first home run of the season with two outs in the eighth to make it 8-2.
Chicago White Sox’s Andrew Vaughn hits a one-run double during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Chicago, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)White Sox 7, Giants 3 – Cease gets 1st win, Anderson tossed as White Sox beat Giants
Dylan Cease went five innings in his first win, Tim Anderson got ejected and the Chicago White Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 7-3. Luis Robert Jr. had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run for Chicago. Gavin Sheets added three RBIs. Cease kept the Giants in check despite some control issues after they smacked seven homers in Monday’s 12-3 romp. The AL Cy Young Award runner-up walked 5, struck out 8. The only hit and run he allowed was a solo homer to J.D. Davis in the 2nd.
Cubs at Reds, PPD – Cubs at Reds postponed due to rain, rescheduled Sept. 1
Wednesday’s game between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park was postponed due to rain and rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Friday, Sept. 1. The Cincinnati area was under a tornado watch with a line of strong storms expected in the afternoon. Game 1 (the rescheduled game) will begin at 1:10 p.m. ET. Game 2 Game 2 (the original game) will start at 6:40 p.m. ET. Both games of the split doubleheader will be nine-inning regulation games.
Today
Boston (Sale 0-0) at Detroit (Turnbull 0-1), 1:10 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 12:45
San Francisco (Wood 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Lynn 0-0), 2:10 p.m.
Cubs are off
MLB – White Sox star Anderson ejected, alleges quick-pitch
Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson was ejected from Wednesday’s game against the San Francisco Giants after appearing to claim he was quick-pitched by Logan Webb. With a 1-2 count in the third inning, Anderson was in the batter’s box but not settled into his stance when Webb began his delivery with 11 seconds left on the pitch clock. Anderson stepped out and was already walking toward the home dugout when Webb threw strike three down the middle. It was unclear if Anderson tried to call timeout. Plate umpire D.J. Reyburn called Anderson out on strikes, and Anderson then turned back toward Reyburn to argue.
MLB – White Sox slugger Jiménez sidelined by strained hamstring
The Chicago White Sox say slugger Eloy Jiménez will miss two to three weeks because of a strained left hamstring. The team placed Jiménez on the 10-day injured list Wednesday and recalled infielder Jake Burger from Triple-A Charlotte. Jiménez sustained a low-grade strain running from first to third Monday on Andrew Vaughn’s RBI double in the seventh inning of a 12-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants. The 26-year-old Jiménez is 4 for 19 in five games. He had 31 homers as a rookie in 2019 but has had injuries in other seasons.
MLB – White Sox closer Hendriks completes final round of chemo
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks says he has completed his final round of chemotherapy. He has non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He has posted an Instagram video of him ringing the “victory bell” along with a lengthy note thanking his medical team, wife, family, friends and fans. He says the past five months “have been both the quickest and slowest of my life.” Hendriks announced the diagnosis in January. He said in a video shown Monday prior to the White Sox’s home opener against the San Francisco Giants that he was beginning his final round of chemo.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Buffalo Sabres at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Vancouver Canucks, 10:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Brooklyn Nets 123, Detroit Pistons 108
New York Knicks 138, Indiana Pacers 129
Milwaukee Bucks 108, Chicago Bulls 92
Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson, left, drives against Detroit Pistons guard Jared Rhoden during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)Nets 123, Pistons 108 – Nets beat Pistons 123-108, close in on playoff berth
Mikal Bridges scored 26 points and the Brooklyn Nets moved to the verge of a playoff spot by beating the Detroit Pistons 123-108. Former Pistons guard Spencer Dinwiddie shot 1 for 10 from the floor but matched his career high with 16 assists for the Nets (44-36), who won for the fourth time in five games. They need one more victory or loss by Miami (42-37) to clinch the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference. R.J. Hampton had a career-high 27 points for Detroit, which has lost 22 of its last 23 games. Jaden Ivey had 23 points and 10 assists. Joe Harris had 18 points on six 3-pointers, all in Brooklyn’s 47-point first quarter.
Knicks 138, Pacers 129 – Quickley, Grimes lead Knicks past Pacers, 138-129
Immanuel Quickley scored 39 points, one shy of his career high, and Quentin Grimes had a career-high 36 in the New York Knicks’ 138-129 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Obi Toppin added 32 points and the Knicks shot 52%. Mitchell Robinson finished with 14 points and 16 rebounds. Jalen Smith scored 19 points for Indiana, T.J. McConnell had 18 and Bennedict Mathurin 17. McConnell had 12 assists. The Knicks had a 52-37 rebounding edge.
Milwaukee Bucks’ Brook Lopez is fouled by Chicago Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)Bucks 108, Bulls 92 – Bucks wrap up top seed in NBA with 105-92 victory over Bulls
Bobby Portis had 27 points and 13 rebounds, starting in place of the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up the top seed in the NBA playoffs, beating the Chicago Bulls 105-92 on Wednesday night. Antetokounmpo was ruled out before the game because of right knee soreness. He had 28 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists against Washington on Tuesday night. Brook Lopez had 26 points, point guard Jrue Holiday added 20 points, 15 assists and eight rebounds and Jevon Carter had 16 points in a starting role. Khris Middleton started for the Bucks, but played just eight minutes before exiting with right knee soreness. Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
NFL – Marvin Jones back to play for an improved Detroit Lions team
Marvin Jones moved his wife and five children from Miami to San Diego and planned to sign with an NFL team on the West Coast. The receiver said Wednesday he could not resist an opportunity to play in Detroit again for a franchise that suddenly has a favorable impression around the league. The Lions found the veteran receiver it wanted to fill the void left when DJ Chark signed with the Carolina Panthers two weeks ago in free agency. Jones has 542 catches for 7,386 yards and 58 touchdowns in his career.
Golf – The Masters – LIV and let live: Masters still about who wins green jacket
Masters chairman Fred Ridley is hopeful of a Masters just like any other. Ridley says the interaction with LIV players at the champions dinner made it feel like everything was normal in the golf world. But it’s been all the chatter for the last 10 months. The Masters gets underway on Thursday. Tiger Woods is playing. Phil Mickelson is back in the field. Bad weather is in the forecast. Ridley believes the Masters is above it all. He says every player in the field wants the same thing. And that’s to be wearing a green jacket on Sunday afternoon.
NCAAWBKB – LSU’s Reese on White House flap: ‘We’ll go to the Obamas’
First lady Jill Biden’s walk-back of her suggestion that runner-up Iowa should join NCAA women’s basketball champion LSU for a visit to the White House doesn’t sit well with Angel Reese. The Tigers star said on The Paper Route Podcast the Tigers should celebrate their title with Barack and Michelle Obama rather than with President Joe Biden and his wife. Jill Biden attended Sunday’s 102-85 LSU victory. She said Monday that as part of the longstanding tradition of having champions visit the White House, the Hawkeyes should come as well because they played such a good game.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball – Opening Day
Tonight
Fort Wayne Tin Caps at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m.
Lansing, Great Lakes, South Bend off
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Today
Softball
Lake Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley C.C., 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (DH)
Baseball
Lansing C.C. at Lake Michigan College, 2:00 p.m./4:30 p.m. (DH)
MHSAA – Kaden Brown wins Michigan AP D2 POY award
Grand Rapids Catholic Central senior Kaden Brown has been named the Michigan Associated Press Division 2 boys basketball Player of the Year. Brown averaged 23.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.0 steals per game for the 16-7 Cougars, giving him an 80-12 record in his four-year varsity career. The rest of the All-State team includes Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Durral Brooks, Grand Rapids South Christian’s Carson Vis, Romulus Summit Academy’s James Wright, Goodrich’s Jack Locey, Warren Michigan Collegiate’s Dylan Grant, Standish-Sterling’s Truman King, Chelsea teammates Joey Cabana and Jake Stephens and Onsted’s Ayden Davis. The coach of the year is Chelsea’s Andrea Cabana.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Soccer
Berrien Springs 3, Bridgman 0
Portage Northern 5, Kalamazoo Hackett 0
Michigan Lutheran at Brandywine, Cancelled
Buchanan at Coloma, Cancelled
Calhoun Christian at Battle Creek Central, Cancelled
Baseball
Coloma at Kalamazoo Central, Cancelled
Haslett at Gull Lake, Cancelled
Climax-Scotts at Kalamazoo Hackett, Cancelled
Softball
Kalamazoo Central at Harper Creek, Cancelled
Climax-Scotts at Kalamazoo Hackett, Cancelled
Today
Girls Soccer
Vicksburg at St. Joseph, 6:00 p.m.
Bronson at Battle Creek Central, 6:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Kalamazoo Central, 5:00 p.m.
Harper Creek at Kal. Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m.
Comstock at Olivet, 5:30 p.m.
Baseball
Bridgman at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Niles, 4:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Watervliet, 4:30 p.m.
Vicksburg at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Parchment, 4:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Marshall, 4:00 p.m.
Climax-Scotts at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Buchanan at Niles, 4:00 p.m.
Brandywine at Coloma,
Schoolcraft at Watervliet, 4:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Eau Claire, 4:30 p.m.
Gull Lake at Holt, 4:15 p.m.
Climax Scotts at Kal. Loy Norrix, 4:30 p.m.
Vicksburg at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 6, Houston Astros 3
Chicago Cubs 12, Cincinnati Reds 5
White Sox were off
Detroit Tigers center fielder Riley Greene catches the line drive of Houston Astros’ Yordan Alvarez during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)Tigers 6, Astros 3 – Torkelson homers, gets 3 hits to lead Tigers over Astros 6-3
Spencer Torkelson had three hits, highlighted by a two-run homer in the eighth inning, to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros. The Tigers, who won 7-6 in 11 innings Monday, have won two games in Houston after being swept by Tampa Bay in their opening series. Detroit led by one with one out in the eighth when Riley Greene tied a career high with his third hit of the night on a single to center field. Torkelson followed with his soaring shot to center to make it 5-2.
Chicago Cubs’ Patrick Wisdom scores on a Eric Hosmer single against the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati, Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)Cubs 12, Reds 5 – Wisdom’s 3 hits, 6-run seventh, power Cubs over Reds 12-5
Patrick Wisdom doubled twice and had three hits and three RBIs, leading the Chicago Cubs over the Cincinnati Reds 12-5 to even their three-game series. Wisdom’s two-run single highlighted a six-run seventh inning that overcame a 3-2 deficit Chicago had 16 hits, including four doubles. Cody Bellinger went 3 for 5 with an RBI, a day after hitting a three-run homer that ended his 0-for-11 start with the Cubs. Ian Happ went 3 for 4 with a tying double. The University of Cincinnati product is a .296 career hitter against the Reds.
Today
Chicago Cubs (Stroman 1-0) at Cincinnati (Greene 0-0), 12:35 p.m.
Detroit (Rodriguez 0-1) at Houston (Javier 0-0), 2:10 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 1:45
San Francisco (Webb 0-1) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 0-0), 2:10 p.m.
MLB – AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 11% year after lockout
The average Major League Baseball salary was up 11.1% to a record $4.9 million to start this season, the biggest jump for the sport since 2001, according to a study by The Associated Press. The surge follows a spending spree in the first offseason since players and owners agreed to a five-year collective bargaining agreement last March. Texas Rangers shortstop and union executive subcommittee member Marcus Semien calls it “a step in the right direction.” The New York Mets led the way with a $355 million payroll, $70 million more than the previous high for a season’s start. Seven teams topped $200 million.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 5, Montreal Canadiens 0
Chicago Blackhawks 4, Calgary Flames 3
Detroit Red Wings’ David Perron scores against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)Red Wings 5, Canadiens 0 – David Perron, Ville Husso help Red Wings beat Canadiens 5-0
David Perron had two goals and an assist, Ville Husso returned from a lower-body injury to make 24 saves and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-0 on Tuesday night. Husso was back after sitting out seven games. Lucas Raymond, Matt Luff and Joe Veleno also scored and Jordan Oesterle and Olli Matta each had two assists. Detroit ended a three-game Canadian trip with consecutive victories in Toronto and Montreal. Cayden Primeau made 16 saves in his second start for Montreal this season. Referee Marc Joannette ended his career with the game. He officiated more than 1,500 NHL games and three Stanley Cup finals.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Andreas Athanasiou, left, scores on Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)Blackhawks 4, Flames 3 – Athanasiou scores twice as Blackhawks beat Flames 4-3
Andreas Athanasiou scored twice, and the Chicago Blackhawks stopped an eight-game slide by topping the desperate Calgary Flames for a 4-3 victory. Jujhar Khaira and Austin Wagner also scored for Chicago, which began the night in last place in the NHL. The Blackhawks swept the three-game series against the Flames. Noah Hanifin had a goal and an assist for Calgary, which had won four in a row. With four games left in the Flames’ regular season, Calgary remains two points back of Winnipeg for the second wild card in the Western Conference.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Miami Heat 118, Detroit Pistons 105
Atlanta Hawks 123, Chicago Bulls 105
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoots over the defense of Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Heat 118, Pistons 105 – Butler leads Heat to late win against Pistons, 118-105
Jimmy Butler scored 18 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Miami Heat avoided an embarrassing loss by rallying to beat the hapless Detroit Pistons 118-105. Miami (42-37) kept its chance of escaping the Play-In tournament alive, but Detroit (16-63) made it tough before losing its 10th straight and falling to 1-21 in its last 22 games. Gabe Vincent scored 22 points for the Heat while Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro had 18 apiece. Jaden Ivey had 30 points for the Pistons, while fellow rookie Jalen Duren had 20 points and 14 rebounds.
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (6) defends against Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)Hawks 123, Bulls 105 – Bogdanovic’s 26 lead Young-less Hawks past Bulls 123-105
Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 26 points, as the Atlanta Hawks overcame the loss of leading scorer Trae Young to beat the Chicago Bulls 123-105. Young didn’t make the trip to Chicago due to a non-COVID illness, and starting forward De’Andre Hunter missed his third consecutive game because of a left knee bruise. But Bogdanovic alleviated some of the scoring concerns by scoring 11 of the Hawks’ first 13 points after Zach LaVine scored a field goal to open the game. The Hawks (40-39) hold a two-game lead over the Bulls (38-41), who clinched a play-in spot by virtue of Orlando’s loss to Cleveland earlier in the evening. LaVine led the Bulls with 26 points.
Tonight
Brooklyn Nets at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks, 7:30 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Robyn Fralick introduced as new Michigan State women’s coach
Former Bowling Green head coach Robyn Fralick was introduced as the new head coach for the Michigan State Women’s Basketball team, the 6th head coach in program history. Fralick comes to East Lansing after a five year stint at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Fralick originally grew up in nearby Okemos, Michigan. Fralick has an overall record of 192-76, 88-73 at Bowling Green. Fralick takes over after Suzy Merchant stepped down after 16 years because of health reasons.
NCAAMBKB – Purdue’s Zach Edey wins Wooden Award as top hoops player
Zach Edey of Purdue has won the John R. Wooden Award as the nation’s top men’s college basketball player. Caitlin Clark of Iowa won the women’s award. Edey is the first Canadian-born winner and the second player from Purdue to be honored. He joins Glenn Robinson who won in 1994. Purdue was upset in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Clark led the Hawkeyes to the women’s championship game where they lost to LSU. Edey and Clark will receive their awards on Friday at the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
Golf – The Masters – Woods and his limp back at Masters, but for how much longer?
Tiger Woods is at the Masters for the 25th time. Not even he knows how much longer he will keep playing. Woods says he doesn’t know how many more he has in him because of injuries to his legs and back. He describes his right leg as being full of hardware. Woods brings a degree a normalcy to this Masters that is filled with chatter and speculation about LIV Golf. Woods still draws the biggest crowd. Now he sees if he can match the Masters record held by Fred Couples and Gary Player of making 23 cuts in a row.
Golf – The Masters – Mickelson back at Masters after year away from Augusta
Phil Mickelson returned to Augusta National on Tuesday for a practice round ahead of the Masters. He missed the event last year for the first time since 1994, after some controversial comments about the Saudi-backed LIV Golf breakaway circuit were published. Mickelson is now one of LIV Golf’s star attractions. He is among 18 players from the circuit playing this week, including six former Masters champions. Mickelson called it his “favorite week” and lamented missing it a year ago. He also said he has no problems with players that have been critical of his decision to leave the PGA Tour, including 1992 champion Fred Couples, who recently referred to Mickelson as a “nutbag.”
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Yesterday
Softball
Lake Michigan College 13, Marian Ancilla College 1 – Game 1 (5 Innings)
Lake Michigan College 11, Marian Ancilla College 2 – Game 2 (6 Innings)
MHSAA – Ecorse’s Malik Olafioye named Michigan AP D3 player of year
Ecorse’s Malik Olafioye has been named the Michigan Associated Press Division 3 boys basketball player of year. He scored more than 2,000 points during his career and led his team to consecutive trips to the Division 3 state semifinals. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 32 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and four steals his senior year to lead his team to a 20-5 record. Olafioye has multiple Division 1 offers, including from Houston, Tennessee, Boston College, UAB and several others. Dennis Morey was named coach of the year for guiding Detroit Loyola to the Catholic League title and a 25-2 record.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Soccer
St. Joseph 5, Niles 0
Vicksburg 4, Coldwater 1
Comstock 7, Parchment 6
Baseball
St. Joseph 15, Benton Harbor 0
Berrien Springs 2, Coloma 1 – Game 1
Berrien Springs 7, Coloma 0 – Game 2
Buchanan 8, River Valley 7 – Game 1
Buchanan 6, River Valley 1 – 3rd inning suspended
Softball
St. Joseph 12, Watervliet 4 – Game 1
St. Joseph 6, Watervliet 2 – Game 2
Buchanan 5, River Valley 1 – Game 1
Buchanan 10, River Valley 0 – Game 2
Vicksburg 11, Coldwater 7 – Game 1
Vicksburg 3, Coldwater 1 – Game 2
Today
Girls Soccer
Michigan Lutheran at Brandywine, 5:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Berrien Springs, 5:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Coloma, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Portage Northern, 6:00 p.m.
Calhoun Christian at Battle Creek Central, 5:00 p.m.
Baseball
Coloma at Kalamazoo Central, 4:30 p.m.
Haslett at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Climax-Scotts at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Kalamazoo Central at Harper Creek, 4:00 p.m.
Climax-Scotts at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball – Championship
Last Night
NCAA Tournament – Final Four – NRG Stadium, Houston
4 UConn 76, 5 San Diego State 59
UConn 76, SDSU 59 – UConn wins March Madness with 76-59 smothering of SDSU
Adama Sanogo powered UConn to the school’s fifth national title with a 76-59 victory over San Diego State. Sanogo had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Huskies, who became the fifth team since the bracket expanded in 1985 to win all six NCAA Tournament games by double-digits on the way to a championship. UConn built a 16-point lead late in the first half, then held on for a wild ride down the stretch. The Aztecs trimmed the lead to five with 5:19 left, but Jordan Hawkins answered with a 3 to trigger a 9-0 run and put the game out of reach. Keshad Johnson led San Diego State with 14 points. Sanogo was named the most outstanding player of the tournament.
NCAAMBKB – Ex-Hoosiers coach Bob Knight out of hospital, son says
Former Indiana Hoosiers coach Bob Knight has been released from a hospital in Bloomington, Indiana. His son, Pat Knight, says he returned home after he was admitted with an illness over the weekend. Pat Knight issued a statement thanking people for their thoughts and prayers while asking them to respect the family’s privacy. The 82-year-old Knight won three national championships at Indiana before he was fired in September 2000 after grabbing a student by the arm in violation of the school’s zero-tolerance policy. He was hired by Texas Tech in 2001 and retired in 2012 with a then-Division I record 899 career wins.
NCAAMBKB – Jim Nantz bids a fond farewell to March Madness
Jim Nantz could fill an evening weaving tales of the great games and buzzer-beaters he’s had the privilege to call over a storytelling career that made his the voice of March Madness for nearly four decades. But when asked about his favorite moments as he prepared for the 354th and final game of that journey, he wanted to talk about underdogs. It’s the teams that don’t get much time in the limelight that Nantz works overtime for. He wants to tell their stories the right way. It makes this year’s Final Four a fitting time to go out. It was filled with teams nobody expected. A storyteller’s paradise, Nantz called it. Even though this is it for basketball, the 63-year-old broadcaster will stay on CBS for golf and football coverage.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Montreal Canadiens, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Calgary Flames, 9:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Miami Heat at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 7, Houston Astros 6 – 11 Innings
Cincinnati Reds 7, Chicago Cubs 6
San Francisco Giants 12, Chicago White Sox 3
Detroit Tigers’ Spencer Torkelson (20) and Matt Vierling (8) celebrate behind Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, right, after they scored on a two-run home run by Vierling during the 11th inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)Tigers 7, Astros 6 – F/11 – Vierling catch, homer lift Tigers over Astros 7-6 in 11
Matt Vierling made a sprawling bases-loaded catch and hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the 11th inning as the Detroit Tigers rebounded from a meltdown in the ninth to beat the Houston Astros 7-6 for their first win after a an 0-3 start. Detroit wasted a 4-0 lead but Riley Greene’s seventh-inning homer off Bryan Abreu put the Tigers ahead 5-4. Vierling’s backhand grab in right on Maurico Dubon’s two-out liner stopped Houston’s four-run rally in the fifth. After Houston tied the score with two outs in the ninth, Vierling homered in the 11th off Héctor Neris.
Cincinnati Reds’ Jason Vosler, center, hits a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati, Monday, April 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)Reds 7, Cubs 6 – Vosler’s three-run blast lifts Reds past Cubs 7-6
Jason Vosler, a non-roster invitee to spring training, hit a go-ahead three-run home run, his second of the season, as the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago Cubs 7-6. Cody Bellinger collected his first hit as a Cub: a three-run home run in the first. Derek Law stranded the tying and go-ahead runners in the ninth to earn his first save since 2019. Alex Young (1-0) got the win. Drew Smyly (0-1) took the loss for Chicago. Cincinnati, which began last season 3-22, is off to a 3-1 start.
Chicago White Sox’s Tim Anderson looks at his hand after striking out swinging during the first inning of the White Sox season home opening baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Chicago, Monday, April 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Giants 12, White Sox 3 – Villar homers twice, Giants hit 7 in romp over White Sox
David Villar hit two of San Francisco’s seven home runs, Anthony DeSclafani tossed three-hit ball over six scoreless innings and the Giants pounded the Chicago White Sox 12-3. Villar hit a solo homer in the fifth and a grand slam in the ninth. Joc Pederson, Michael Conforto, Thairo Estrada, Mike Yastrzemski and Bryce Johnson also went deep. The Giants spoiled Chicago’s first home game under manager Pedro Grifol. Pederson got the home run derby going when he connected leading off a two-run second. The Giants smacked four more homers in the fifth, the first time they hit four in an inning since Sept. 18, 2011 at Colorado. Conforto and Estrada went back to back, and so did Yastrzemski and Villar.
Tonight
White Sox are off
Chicago Cubs (Wesneski 0-0) at Cincinnati (Cessa 0-0), 6:40 p.m.
Detroit (Manning 0-0) at Houston (Valdez 0-0), 8:10 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:45
MLB – White Sox closer Hendriks starts final round of chemotherapy
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks says he was beginning his final round of chemotherapy on Monday. Hendriks, battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma, made the announcement in an eight-second video shown prior to Chicago’s home opener against the San Francisco Giants. He wished White Sox fans a happy opening day while announcing he was starting his final round. He said he’ll “see you guys on the South Side soon.” A three-time All-Star, Hendriks announced the diagnosis in January. General manager Rick Hahn said Hendriks and Garrett Crochet (left elbow surgery) are “progressing,” though the White Sox won’t have a timeline on their returns until they begin rehab assignments.
NCAAWBKB – Sunday’s NCAA women’s title game draws record TV audience
LSU’s 102-85 victory over Iowa in Sunday’s national championship game was the most-viewed NCAA women’s basketball game on record. There were 9.9 million viewers on ABC and ESPN2 according to fast national numbers by Nielsen. The total audience is a 103% jump over last year, when South Carolina defeated UConn and averaged 4.85 million on ESPN and ESPN2. The audience on Sunday at one point peaked at 12.6 million. The record ratings come as the NCAA is deciding whether to separate the women’s tournament or keep it as part of the championships TV package that includes at least 24 sports.
NCAAWBKB – Jill Biden wants champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
First lady Jill Biden says she wants to see the defeated Iowa women’s basketball team invited to the White House as well as the national title winner Louisiana State University. She watched LSU’s 102-85 victory from the stands on Sunday night. The first lady, during a visit to the Colorado state capital in Denver, praised Iowa’s sportsmanship and congratulated both teams on their performance. She says the champions were sure to be invited to the White House and then added that she was going to tell the president that “Iowa should come, too, because they played such a good game.”
NCAAWBKB – After March Madness, women’s pro basketball options are slim
March Madness may be the last time for fans to see many of the talented college women players compete. Even the handful of players selected in the upcoming WNBA draft will find it difficult to continue their pro careers. There are only potentially 144 WNBA roster spots available and most of those are filled with returning players. There has been talk of expansion over the last few years, but nothing has come to fruition yet. Taking their talents overseas is also not given with those jobs also at premium. Following Brittney Griner’s travails in Russia, dozens of jobs players used to be able to find in that country during the offseason are no longer an option. That has a trickle down on openings in other countries.
Golf – Masters – LIV’s Cam Smith happy to get hugs and handshakes at Augusta
British Open champion Cameron Smith refers to Augusta National as his happy place. He arrived with a little trepidation now that he’s with LIV Golf. Smith says he found it was business as usual. He says there’s a lot of clamor at the Masters about LIV Golf players competing against PGA Tour loyalists. That much was clear when a practice round tee sheet listed Bryson DeChambeau playing with Tiger Woods. Turns out that wasn’t the case. Smith says it’s important that LIV players contend at the Masters. He says LIV players are wrongly accused of not playing real golf.
Wrestling – WWE no longer just a family affair as it joins with UFC
WWE is saying goodbye to existing as a family-run business as it joins with the company that runs Ultimate Fighting Championship to create a $21.4 billion sports entertainment company. The deal announced Monday between Endeavor and World Wrestling Entertainment catapults WWE into a new era after spending decades under the control of the McMahon family. Vince McMahon purchased Capitol Wrestling from his father in 1982, and took the regional wrestling business to a national audience with wrestling stars such as Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, John Cena and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. McMahon called the agreement an evolution for WWE.
USA Soccer – Davidson relishes new role with the US players union
While the women’s national team fought for and won its landmark equal pay contract with U.S. Soccer last spring, new players’ association officer Tierna Davidson believes there is so much more to be done. The women continue to advocate for better wages and treatment in the game both nationally and internationally as the team prepares for this summer’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Davidson has been elected as an officer for the U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association, it was announced Monday.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Today
Softball
Marian Ancilla at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (DH)
MHSAA – Taylor Trillium Academy’s Fisburn named Michigan AP D4 POY
Taylor Trillium Academy star Damaryon Fisburn has been named the Michigan Associated Press Division 4 player of the year. The 6-foot-3 senior guard averaged 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals a game on a team that was ranked as high as No. 1. Fishburn is still deciding his basketball future. He’s a 4.0 student and figures on going to a junior college to fine-tune his game before transferring to a larger school. Ty McGregor from Mio AuSable is the Coach of the Year.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Softball
Brandywine 7, Niles 5 – Game 1
Niles 9, Brandywine 3 – Game 2
Girls Soccer
Michigan Lutheran 1, Bridgman 0
Watervliet 1, Berrien Springs 0
Coloma 2, Brandywine 0
Boys Golf
Orchard Hills Invitational at Buchanan, 4:00 p.m.
1. St. Joseph 174
2. Niles 179
3. Buchanan 206
4. Berrien Springs 241
Today
Girls Soccer
Niles at St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m.
Vicksburg at Coldwater, 5:30 p.m.
Comstock at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Baseball
Benton Harbor at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Niles, 4:00 p.m.
Coloma at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m.
Comstock at Bridgman, 4:15 p.m.
River Valley at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m.
Watervliet at Galesburg-Augusta, 4:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Coldwater at Vicksburg, 5:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Marshall, 4:00 p.m.
Softball
Watervliet at St. Joseph, 4:30 p.m.
Portage Northern at Niles, 4:00 p.m.
Coloma at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m.
Comstock at Bridgman, 4:15 p.m.
River Valley at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m.
Coldwater at Vicksburg, 5:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Marshall, 4:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Tampa Bay Rays 5, Detroit Tigers 1
Milwaukee Brewers 9, Chicago Cubs 5
Chicago White Sox 6, Houston Astros 3
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs delivers to the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)Rays 5, Tigers 1 – Springs 6 hitless innings, Rays beat Tigers for 3-game sweep
Tampa Bay’s Jeffrey Springs was pulled after six hitless innings, Riley Greene got Detroit’s first hit with an infield single off Colin Poche in the seventh and the Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Sunday to complete an opening three-game sweep. Springs struck out a career-high 12 and matched his high of six innings. He threw 58 of 81 pitches for strikes. Detroit had just one runner against Springs: Nick Maton drew a two-out walk in the second. Three Tampa Bay relievers completed a two-hitter.
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames hits a single to Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)Brewers 9, Cubs 5 – Winker drives in 3 as Brewers beat Taillon, Cubs 9-5
Jesse Winker had two hits and three RBIs, including a key two-run single in Milwaukee’s five-run sixth inning, and the Brewers beat Jameson Taillon and the Chicago Cubs 9-5. Christian Yelich, Garrett Mitchell and Brice Turang also had two hits apiece — part of a 13-hit attack for Milwaukee. Winker was acquired in a December trade with Seattle. He had a pinch-hit RBI single in the eighth inning of Milwaukee’s 3-1 win on Saturday. Taillon was charged with three runs and seven hits in four innings in his Chicago debut. The 6-foot-5 right-hander signed a four-year contract in free agency.
Chicago White Sox’s Oscar Colas, right, celebrates behind Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon after hitting an RBI double during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)White Sox 6, Astros 3 – Robert, Moncada power White Sox past Astros 6-3
Luis Robert Jr. and Yoán Moncada homered, Mike Clevinger threw five shutout innings and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Houston Astros 6-3. Robert hit a solo home run in the fifth and made a spectacular sliding catch on the left-center warning track in the ninth to rob Kyle Tucker of extra bases. Moncada hit a two-run homer in the ninth as Chicago gained a four-game split of the opening series.
Tonight
San Francisco (DeSclafani 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Kopech 0-0), 3:10 p.m.
Chicago Cubs (Smyly 0-0) at Cincinnati (Overton 0-0), 6:40 p.m.
Detroit (Boyd 0-0) at Houston (Brown 0-0), 8:10 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:45
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball – Final Four
Saturday
NCAA Tournament – Final Four – NRG Stadium, Houston
5 San Diego State vs. 4 UConn, 9:20 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – A San Diego St-UConn title game brings Fab Five memories
Thirty years ago, a group of disrupters with baggy shorts changed college basketball as we know it. Those Michigan freshmen known as the Fab Five ended up one win short of the title. That is exactly where San Diego State, a team coached by former Fab Five assistant Brian Dutcher, finds itself in 2023 during another transformative period in college hoops. The Aztecs, who will face UConn in the title game, are a team forged quickly through the newly liberated transfer portal and enriched by opportunities that have sprung from name-image-likeness deals. All those were distant dreams for those brash Michigan players in the 1990s but part of something they started pushing for back then.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball – Championship
Last Night
NCAA Tournament – Final Four – American Airlines Center, Dallas
3 LSU 102, 2 Iowa 85
LSU 102, Iowa 85 – LSU wins 1st NCAA title, Mulkey’s 4th, beating Clark, Iowa
LSU won its first basketball title in school history, overcoming Caitlin Clark and Iowa 102-85 in the national championship game. The victory made Kim Mulkey the first women’s coach to win national championships at two different schools. She won three at Baylor before leaving for LSU two years ago. Her four titles gave her the third most all-time behind Geno Auriemma’s 11 and Pat Summitt’s eight. Mulkey has never lost in a championship game. Angel Reese had 15 points and 10 rebounds for LSU and was honored as the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four. Clark scored 30 points to finish the tournament with 191, breaking Sheryl Swoopes’ record of 177 set in 1993.
NHL – National Hockey League
Yesterday
Detroit Red Wings 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 2
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates after his goal with teammate left wing David Perron (57) as Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) skates past during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Ontario, Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)Red Wings 5, Maple Leafs 2 – Larkin’s hat trick helps Red Wings top Maple Leafs 5-2
Dylan Larkin scored three times for his second career hat trick, Alex Nedeljkovic made 42 saves and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2. Olli Maatta had a goal and an assist, and Jonatan Berggren also scored for Detroit. Moritz Seider added two assists. Calle Jarnkrok and John Tavares scored for Toronto which lost goalie Matt Murray to an injury late in the first period. He allowed two goals on seven shots before being replaced by Ilya Samsonov, who made 13 saves in relief after stopping 31 shots in a 3-0 win over Ottawa on Saturday.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Yesterday
Chicago Bulls 128, Memphis Grizzlies 107
Orlando Magic 128, Detroit Pistons 102
Cleveland Cavaliers 115, Indiana Pacers 105 – d
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan, right, shoots against Memphis Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Sunday, April 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Bulls 128, Grizzlies 107 – LaVine, DeRozan lead surge as Bulls rally to beat Grizzlies
Zach LaVine scored 36 points, DeMar DeRozan added 31 and the Chicago Bulls used a huge second half to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-107 and overcome Ja Morant’s triple-double. The Bulls outscored the Western Conference’s second-place team 75-39 over the final two quarters after trailing by 23. They dominated the Grizzlies 40-16 in the third, ending it on a 17-0 run while taking the lead. And they responded with another big push in the fourth after Memphis pulled within three. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 31 and made five 3-pointers for the Grizzlies who had won eight of nine. Morant had 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists and Desmond Bane scored 21.
Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero (5) makes a move to get past Detroit Pistons’ Eugene Omoruyi (97) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)Magic 128, Pistons 102 – Magic hand Pistons 20th loss in 21 games with 128-102 win
Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. had 14 points and nine rebounds each before sitting out the fourth quarter Sunday night in the Orlando Magic’s 128-102 rout of the Detroit Pistons. Jalen Suggs led eight Orlando players in double figures with 18 points, and Cole Anthony added 17 points and six rebounds for the Magic, who shot 57.3% and won for the fifth time in six games. Franz Wagner finished with 16 points and eight assists. Killian Hayes scored 20 points and Eugene Omoruyi added 19 for the Pistons, who lost for the 20th time in 21 games. Jaden Ivey finished with 14 points and six assists.
Cavaliers 115, Pacers 105 – Mitchell scores 40, Cavaliers power past Pacers 115-105
All-Star Donovan Mitchell scored 40 points and Evan Mobley had 14 points and 16 rebounds as the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away late for a 115-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Darius Garland added 20 points and six assists for Cleveland, which reduced its magic number to one for clinching home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The Cavaliers won for the 31st time in 40 games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Rookie Bennedict Mathurin had 19 points, nine rebounds and three fourth-quarter offensive fouls for Indiana, which was eliminated from postseason contention for the third year in a row.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Yesterday
Baseball
Lake Michigan College 19, Glen Oaks C.C. 8
Today
Softball
Lake Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley C.C., (DH), Postponed
MHSAA – High School Sports
Today
Baseball
Eau Claire at Bridgman, 4:15 p.m.
Softball
Niles at Brandywine, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Bridgman at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Berrien Springs, 5:30 p.m.
Brandywine at Coloma, 6:00 p.m.
Boys Golf
Orchard Invitational at Buchanan, 4:00 p.m.
Buchanan, St. Joseph, Berrien Springs, Niles
This week, we recap the seasons for Berrien Springs Boys Basketball, River Valley Girls Basketball, Lakeshore Boys Basketball, and Benton Harbor Boys Basketball…
MLB – Major League Baseball – Opening Day 2023
Yesterday
Tampa Bay Rays 4, Detroit Tigers 0
Chicago Cubs 4, Milwaukee Brewers 0
Chicago White Sox 3, Houston Astros 2
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco forces Detroit Tigers’ Javier Baez (28) at second base on a fielder’s choice by Riley Greene during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, March 30, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)Rays 4, Tigers 0 – McClanahan sharp, Rays blank Tigers 4-0 on opening day
Shane McClanahan pitched six sharp innings, Jose Siri and Wander Franco homered and the Tampa Bay Rays opened their silver anniversary season with a 4-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Randy Arozarena and Luke Raley also drove in runs charged to Eduardo Rodriguez. McClanahan gave up four hits in his second opening day start. Miguel Cabrera, beginning what he has said will be his last season, had one of Detroit’s six hits — a seventh-inning double — that moved him into a tie with Ichiro Suzuki for 23rd on the all-time hit list with 3,089.
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner celebrates with Cubs’ Miles Mastrobuoni after scoring on a single by Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)Cubs 4, Brewers 0 – Swanson, Stroman help Cubs beat Brewers 4-0 on opening day
Dansby Swanson had three hits in his Chicago Cubs debut and Marcus Stroman worked six scoreless innings, breezing past baseball’s first pitch-clock violation on his way to a 4-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on opening day. Swanson’s first hit with his new team was an RBI single that sparked a four-run third. He tacked on two more singles and played his usual solid defense at shortstop. Swanson signed a $177 million, seven-year contract with Chicago in free agency, leaving Atlanta after seven seasons. Milwaukee was limited to singles for rookie Brice Turang, Willy Adames, Brian Anderson and William Contreras.
Chicago White Sox’s Andrew Vaughn hits a two-run double off Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)White Sox 3, Astros 2 – Vaughn’s double lifts White Sox over Astros 3-2 in opener
Andrew Vaughn’s tiebreaking, two-run double in the ninth inning lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 3-2 win over the defending World Series champion Houston Astros in their season opener. The game was tied 1-all after a homer by Chicago’s Yasmani Grandal in the eighth. Ryan Pressly walked Tim Anderson with one out in the ninth before a single by Luis Robert Jr. Vaughn then belted a double to center field that put the White Sox on top. Pedro Grifol got the win in his managerial debut after spending the last 10 seasons as a coach in the Royals organization. It snapped a streak of 10 straight wins for the Astros in openers.
Tonight
Chicago White Sox (Lynn 0-0) at Houston (Javier 0-0), 8:10 p.m.
Tigers and Cubs are off
Saturday
White Sox at Houston, 2:10 p.m.
Milwaukee at Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
Tigers at Tampa Bay, 4:10 p.m. WSJM 3:45
Sunday
Tigers at Tampa Bay, 1:10 p.m. WSJM 12:45
White Sox at Houston, 2:10 p.m.
Milwaukee at Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
MLB – Cubs’ Marcus Stroman commits MLB’s 1st pitch-clock violation
Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman committed Major League Baseball’s first pitch-clock violation in the third inning of Thursday’s opening day game against the Milwaukee Brewers. With no outs, rookie Brice Turang on second base and Christian Yelich at the plate, plate umpire Ron Kulpa called the violation on Stroman at Wrigley Field. Kulpa pointed to his wrist in announcing the call, and the automatic ball made it a 2-2 count against Yelich. Cubs-Brewers was the fourth of 15 opening day games to begin Thursday. Several more violations followed on the first day of regular season games since MLB introduced a slate of rules changes this season.
MLB – Nico Hoerner looking forward to long-term future with Cubs
Nico Hoerner is looking forward to his future with the Chicago Cubs after finalizing a $35 million, three-year contract. The deal begins with the 2024 season, covering his last two years of arbitration and the first year that he would have been eligible for free agency. Hoerner, who turns 26 in May, was selected by the Cubs in the first round of the 2018 amateur draft out of Stanford. Making his first public comments since the contract was completed, Hoerner says, “This is where I want to be.” He singled, scored and committed a throwing error in a 4-0 victory over Milwaukee on opening day.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball – Final Four
Saturday
NCAA Tournament – Final Four – NRG Stadium, Houston
9 Florida Atlantic vs. 5 San Diego State, 6:09 p.m.
5 Miami vs. 4 UConn, 8:49 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball – Final Four
Tonight
NCAA Tournament – Final Four – American Airlines Center, Dallas
3 LSU vs. 1 Virginia Tech, 7:00 p.m.
2 Iowa vs. 1 South Carolina, 9:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 3, Carolina Hurricanes 2
St. Louis Blues 5, Chicago Blackhawks 3
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Red Wings 3, Hurricanes 2 – Jake Walman scores late goal, Red Wings beat Hurricanes 3-2
Defenseman Jake Walman scored with 3.2 seconds left to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. Dominik Kubalik and captain Dylan Larkin also scored for the Red Wings and Alex Nedeljkovic made 31 saves to beat his former team. Kubalik scored 59 second into the game and Larkin connected on a power play at 7:26 of the second. Larkin extended his team leads in goals with 28 and power-play goals with 15. Carolina defense partners Brent Burns and Jaccob Slavin scored 3:36 apart in the second — at 42 seconds and 4:18.
St. Louis Blues left wing Brandon Saad (20) controls the puck as he looks to pass during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Thursday, March 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Blues 5, Blackhawks 3 – Blues win 5-3 to hand Blackhawks 7th straight defeat
Logan Brown and Alexey Toropchenko scored 38 seconds apart in the second period, and the St. Louis Blues beat the skidding Chicago Blackhawks 5-3. Jakub Vrana, Jordan Kyrou and Brandon Saad also scored for St. Louis. Justin Faulk had two assists. The Blues, still clinging to faint playoff hopes, have won two straight and three of four. It was the seventh consecutive loss for the Blackhawks, who dropped into a tie with Columbus for last place in the overall NHL standings with 54 points each. Andreas Athanasiou, Tyler Johnson and Boris Katchouk scored for Chicago.
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Winnipeg Jets, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
New Jersey at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday
Detroit at Toronto, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets, 7:00 p.m.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Detroit Pistons at Houston Rockets, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday
Memphis at Chicago, 3:30 p.m.
Detroit at Orlando, 6:00 p.m.
Indiana at Cleveland, 8:00 p.m.
Track and Field – Lawyer: Steenkamp’s parents to oppose parole for Pistorius
A lawyer representing the parents of the woman Oscar Pistorius shot dead 10 years ago says they will oppose the former Olympic runner’s application for parole. Lawyer Tania Koen said ahead of a parole hearing for Pistorius scheduled for Friday that “unless he comes clean, they don’t feel that he is rehabilitated.” Pistorius is a multiple Paralympic champion who made history by running against able-bodied athletes at the 2012 Olympics. He was convicted of murder for the Valentine’s Day 2013 shooting of Reeva Steenkamp at his home. Pistorius claims he shot Steenkamp by mistake, thinking she was an intruder. He is eligible for parole after having served half of his sentence.
IndyCar – 500 winner Ericsson intends to stay in IndyCar title picture
In the days leading up to the IndyCar season-opening race, Chip Ganassi made clear that Marcus Ericsson was a valued member of the organization and said he wants to extend the Swedish driver’s contract beyond this year. Ericsson then went on to win the March 5 race on the downtown streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, with a late pass of Pato O’Ward to pick up the fourth win of his IndyCar career. He heads into Sunday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway as the points leader and determined to be a serious championship contender this season.
NCAAFB – College Football – Spring Games
Saturday
University of Michigan Spring Game, 3:00 p.m. TV: BTN
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Milwaukee Admirals at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Tonight
Fort Wayne Komets at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Yesterday
Baseball
Kellogg Community College 11, Lake Michigan College 1 – 6 Innings
Today
Softball
Lake Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley C.C., 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (DH)
MHSAA – East Grand Rapids’ Macy Brown wins Michigan AP D1 POY award
East Grand Rapids basketball standout Macy Brown has been named the Michigan Associated Press Division 1 Player of the Year. The future Michigan Wolverine becomes the second member of her family to win the honor, joining sister, Jillian, who achieved the feat in 2021. The 6-foot Brown led her team with 25 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game this season for a team that went 15-9.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Soccer
St. Joseph 4, Edwardsburg 0
- St. Joseph started the season with a 4-0 shutout win at Edwardsburg. Jade Murdoch and Eleah Hedstrom each had a pair of goals for St. Joe. Myla Kotarba assisted on the first two Bears markers and Keira Page-Wood assisted on the other. Clara Berry had the clean sheet in goal in the victory.
Watervliet at Berrien Springs, Cancelled
Girls Tennis
St. Joseph 8, Sturgis 0
Singles
1. Lanie Smith (SJ) defeated Sturgis 6-6 (7-5), 6-2
2. Ellie Fischer (SJ) defeated Sturgis 6-1, 6-0
3. Chloe Cluff (SJ) defeated Sturgis 6-0, 6-0
4. Reilie Netzley (SJ) defeated Sturgis 7-5, 6-3
Doubles
1. Ceci Ruchti & Grace Yuan (SJ) defeated Sturgis 6-0, 6-0
2. Grace Rommel & Mia Wurster (SJ) defeated Sturgis 6-2, 6-3
3. Kaley Schlipp & Madison Werk-Spitzer (SJ) defeated Sturgis 6-10, 6-1
4. Leontine Buonto & Maddie Ugalde defeated Sturgis 6-0, 6-4
Baseball
Buchanan 16, Coloma 1 – Game 1
Buchanan 8, Coloma 1 – Game 2 Suspended, darkness
Lawrence 15, Eau Claire 0
Berrien Springs 12, River Valley 2 – Game 1
Berrien Springs 6, River Valley 2 – Game 2
Brandywine 7, New Buffalo 0
Paw Paw 7, Hartford 0 – Game 1
Paw Paw 11, Hartford 0 – Game 2
Softball
Buchanan at Coloma, Cancelled
Lawrence 14, Eau Claire 7 (5 Innings)
Paw Paw 10, Hartford 0
Bloomingdale 17, Fennville 0
Boys Golf
St. Joseph 172, Edwardsburg 205
Today
Girls Soccer
Buchanan at Our Lady of the Lake, 5:00 p.m.
Baseball
Watervliet at Berrien Springs, 4:15 p.m.
Softball
Watervliet at Berrien Springs, 4:15 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Opening Day 2023
Today
Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
Detroit Tigers at Tampa Bay Rays, 3:10 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 2:45
Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros, 7:08 p.m.
MLB – MLB opening day offers clocks, shift bans, Ohtani and Judge
A major shift is coming to Major League Baseball, starting on opening day today. New rules are now in effect. There will be clocks at stadiums to hurry along pitchers and hitters, and there are restrictions on defensive shifts for fielders. The full slate of 15 games includes matchups at Dodger Stadium, Fenway Park, Wrigley Field and Yankee Stadium. Aaron Judge will aiming at his own home run record, Shohei Ohtani will be trending with every pitch and swing and Houston manager Dusty Baker is trying to win another World Series ring.
MLB – AP source: Minor leaguers reach 5-year labor deal with MLB
Minor league baseball players reached a historic initial collective bargaining agreement with Major League Baseball on Wednesday that will more than double player salaries, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because details were not announced. The sides reached the five-year deal on Wednesday, two days before the start of the minor league season and hours after a federal judge gave final approval to a $185 million settlement reached with MLB last May of a lawsuit filed in 2014 alleging violations of federal minimum wage laws. Under the new deal, minimum salaries in Triple-A will rise from $17,500 to $45,800.
MLB – MLB broadcasters adapting to faster pace under new rules
Major league pitchers and batters aren’t the only ones going on the clock this season. Big league broadcasters have also been using spring training to adjust to baseball’s new rhythm amid a series of rules changes. When the season opens Thursday, Major League Baseball will usher in an age of sharper, quicker and more concise commentary. For a generation of play-by-play pros who grew up idolizing loquacious storytellers like Hall of Famer Vin Scully, it’s been an adjustment. But not necessarily an unwelcome one.
MLB – Cubs’ Happ: ‘Nothing really to report’ on negotiations
All-Star outfielder Ian Happ appears poised to enter the season with an expiring contract after he and the Chicago Cubs were unable to agree on a new deal. Happ had “nothing really to report” and “no real comment on it.” He says he is not breaking off talks, but adds: “That also doesn’t mean anything.” Happ is eligible for free agency after the upcoming season. Chicago hosts the Milwaukee Brewers on opening day on Thursday. The Cubs did lock in one key player, finalizing a $35 million, three-year contract infielder Nico Hoerner on Wednesday. That contract begins in 2024. Hoerner is moving to second base after playing shortstop last season with the arrival of All-Star Dansby Swanson on a $177 million, seven-year contract.
NFL – NFL hits highs in diverse executives, lacks in head coaches
The NFL took another step at the owners meetings to increase diversity throughout the league while continuing to face criticism and a lawsuit for lack of representation among head coaches. Each team is now required to have a person in charge of diversity, equity and inclusion. Currently, 15 clubs have a DEI head and two others have someone leading that department and another one. The league has reached milestone points in diverse hirings in the front office but critics point to the sidelines where there are only three Black head coaches in a sport that had 56.4% Black players in 2022.
NCAABB – A different March Madness: Online hate for the athletes
A toxic cauldron on social media is one of the minefields players in the NCAA Tournament must navigate. In an era of increased sensitivity to athlete mental health, never have there been more outside voices scrutinizing their every move. In the third part of a series on social media’s impact on March Madness, The Associated Press found that turning off social media is an option but not really a practical one. It’s unrealistic with the way society interacts in the 21st century. And many athletes need to use social media for endorsement deals. All of that, the AP found, comes with a toll best illustrated by spikes among athletes in anxiety and depression over the past two years.
NCAAWBKB – Women making case in tourney for own March Madness TV deal
The NCAA has gotten mostly positive reviews for its new women’s Sweet 16 format during March Madness. Hosting games it two cities instead of the traditional four set attendance records higher TV ratings. The two regionals combined to set an all-time attendance mark for the Sweet 16, following up the record mark set the first weekend. The switch in format was done for a few reasons including helping get a separate TV deal for the women’s tournament. The current NCAA TV deal ends next summer.. The current NCAA TV deal ends next summer. The NCAA also hopes the success leads to more cities bidding to host the regional games and eventually the Final Four. The current NCAA TV deal ends next summer. The next bid cycle starts in July where regional hosting will be decided from 2027-31.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Oklahoma City Thunder 107, Detroit Pistons 106
Milwaukee Bucks 149, Indiana Pacers 136
Los Angeles Lakers 121, Chicago Bulls 110
Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers, left, and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams, right, dive for a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Thunder 107, Pistons 106 – Jalen Williams’ late tip-in gives Thunder win over Pistons
Rookie Jalen Williams’ putback with less than a second remaining gave the Oklahoma City Thunder a 107-106 win over the Detroit Pistons. Oklahoma City entered the night two games under .500 and hanging onto the final Western Conference play-in spot. The Thunder were coming off a loss to the Charlotte Hornets and couldn’t afford another defeat against a team near the bottom of the league’s standings. Williams answered the call with 27 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Lu Dort scored 20 points, Aaron Wiggins scored 19 and Josh Giddey added 18 for the Thunder. Jaden Ivey had 24 to lead the Pistons.
Bucks 149, Pacers 136 – Holiday has career-high 51 points, Bucks beat Pacers 149-136
Jrue Holiday scored a career-high 51 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 38 points in a triple-double and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 149-136 on Wednesday night. Antetokounmpo added 17 rebounds and 12 assists to help the Bucks improve to 55-21. He returned after sitting out Monday night in a victory at Detroit because of a sore knee. Holiday had 18 points in the third quarter, when the Bucks scored a season-high 46 points to build a 12-point lead. He was 20 of 30 from the field with three 3-pointers and hit 8 of 10 free throws. Rookie Bennedict Mathurin led Indiana with 29 points.
Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James drives to the basket as Chicago Bulls’ Alex Caruso defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Lakers 121, Bulls 110 – LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers past Bulls 121-110
LeBron James scored 25 points in his return to the starting lineup, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 121-110. James also had seven rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes in his second game back after he was sidelined for a month because of a torn tendon in his right foot. The four-time MVP scored 19 points in Sunday’s 118-108 loss to Chicago in just his second appearance as a reserve in his 20-year NBA career. Lakers star Anthony Davis had 38 points and 10 rebounds in his hometown. Nikola Vucevic had 29 points and 12 rebounds for Chicago.
NBA – Bulls C Drummond ruled out after posting about mental health
Bulls center Andre Drummond missed the team’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers after he posted on Twitter that he was deleting his social media apps to focus on his mental health. The team says Drummond is out because of personal reasons. Coach Billy Donovan says he is hopeful about the possibility of Drummond traveling with the team ahead of Friday night’s game at Charlotte. Drummond posted on Thursday that it was time to focus on his mental health.
NBA – NBA, players still talking about new deal as deadline looms
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says he’s hopeful that a new collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players can get done by the end of this week, though he stopped short of predicting that a deal would actually get struck. The league and the National Basketball Players Association are facing a midnight Friday deadline for either side to decide that they will opt out of the deal and end the current CBA on June 30. That opt-out deadline already has been extended twice, and Silver said the NBA’s plan is to exercise that option if there is no deal by Friday night.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Carolina Hurricanes at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
NCAA – NIL – Congressional hearing targets ‘NIL chaos’ in college sports
A congressional hearing targeting what one lawmaker called “NIL chaos” in college sports drifted into the consequences of college athletes being deemed employees. A subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held the first hearing Wednesday related to college sports in the House or Senate in more than two years. The intended focus was name, image and likeness compensation for athletes. College sports leaders have been asking for a federal law to bring uniform regulation to the way athletes can earn money through sponsorship or endorsement deals.
AHL – American Hockey League
Last Night
Chicago Wolves 3, Grand Rapids Griffins 2 – Shootout
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Today
Baseball
Kellogg Community College at Lake Michigan College, 2:00 p.m.
MHSAA – Divine Child’s Kennedy Blair wins Michigan AP D2 POY award
Kennedy Blair of Dearborn Divine Child has been named the Michigan Associated Press Division 2 Player of the Year. The Miss Basketball finalist had a tremendous senior season for the Falcons, wrapping up her four years of playing on varsity. She averaged 25 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 4.0 steals and 2.0 blocked shots a game this season. In her four seasons, she scored 1,451 career points and pulled down 565 rebounds
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Soccer
St. Joseph at Edwardsburg, PPD to 3/30
South Haven 6, Our Lady of the Lake 1
Niles 6, Buchanan 2
Berrien Springs 2, New Buffalo 0
Grand Rapids Covenant Christian at Allegan, PPD
Hamilton 5, Fennville 1
Baseball
Bridgman at Edwardsburg, PPD
Softball
Bridgman at Niles, PPD
Brandywine at Constantine, PPD
Tonight
Girls Soccer
St. Joseph at Edwardsburg, 5:30 p.m.
Watervliet at Berrien Springs, 5:30 p.m.
Baseball
Our Lady of the Lake at Bridgman, 5:15 p.m.
Buchanan at Coloma, 4:30 p.m.
Eau Claire at Lawrence, 4:15 p.m.
New Buffalo at Brandywine, 4:30 p.m.
Berrien Springs at River Valley, 4:15 p.m.
Hartford at Paw Paw, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Bloomingdale at Fennville, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Buchanan at Coloma, 4:15 p.m.
Eau Claire at Lawrence, 4:15 p.m.
Hartford at Paw Paw, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Bloomingdale at Fennville, 4:30 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings right wing Jonatan Berggren, rear center, celebrates his goal with Joe Veleno (90) and Dominik Kubalik (81) as Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin (8) and goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) look on in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 7, Pittsburgh Penguins 4
Dallas Stars 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1
Red Wings 7, Penguins 4 – Perron’s 3rd-period hat trick lifts Red Wings past Penguins
David Perron had a hat trick in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings overcame the ejection of coach Derek Lalonde to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-4. Perron posted his ninth career three-goal game. He scored on a wrist shot early in the third, put Detroit ahead 5-4 on the power play with 3:40 left and added his 19th goal of the season 45 seconds later. Lalonde was assessed a game misconduct during the second period. He profanely argued after unsuccessfully challenging Pittsburgh’s third goal on a claim of goalie interference. Detroit squandered an early three-goal lead and won for just the fourth time in 16 games.
Dallas Stars’ Luke Glendening scores past Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Stars 4, Blackhawks 1 – Stars get goals from 4 players, beat skidding Blackhawks 4-1
Tyler Seguin, Colin Miller, Joe Pavelski and Luke Glendening scored as the Dallas Stars topped the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1. Dallas improved to 94 points and climbed into a second-place tie with idle Colorado in the tight Central Division. First-place Minnesota has 95 points. Jake Oettinger lost a bid for his fifth shutout when Tyler Johnson popped in a loose rebound at 10:33 of the third period. Oettinger made 17 saves. He was only lightly tested as Dallas dominated for most of the game and outshot the last-place Blackhawks 33-18 in handing them their sixth straight loss.
NHL – Blackhawks’ Toews returns to ice, hints at retirement
Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews returned to the ice while also hinting his NHL career could be winding down. Toews skated with his teammates before their game against the Dallas Stars. It was his first time practicing with the Blackhawks since his most recent game in Edmonton in late January. He made a statement through the team in February saying he’d be stepping away because of the effects of Chronic Immune Response Syndrome and “long COVID.” In his first public comments since, Toews stopped short of saying he hoped to play in any of last-place Chicago’s nine remaining games.
NHL – Predators motivated to bring joy to Nashville after shooting
Predators defenseman Ryan McDonagh and his teammates were motivated to do more than just beat the Boston Bruins in their NHL game Tuesday night. The Predators wanted to bring a brief bit of joy to the city of Nashville a day after a fatal grade school shooting that left six dead, including three children. McDonagh said it wasn’t just another game as the Predators beat the NHL-leading Bruins 2-1. “Quite frankly there are really no words that you can say after what went on yesterday in Nashville,” he said. “Just a tragedy for those families and everybody affected. You don’t really realize it until you have kids of your own and the perspective. It hits you.”
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Detroit Pistons at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Chicago Cubs 8, Chicago White Sox 5
End Spring Training
Thursday
2023 Opening Day
Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
Detroit Tigers at Tampa Bay Rays, 3:10 p.m. WSJM 2:45
Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros, 7:00 p.m.
MLB – MLB free agent watch: Ohtani leads possible 2023-24 class
Shohei Ohtani watch is on. Not Ohtani’s home runs or strikeouts or any of his magnificent numbers from the field. Nothing like that. It’s all about how much his next contract will be worth. Ohtani is among a group of players going into their final season before they are eligible for free agency. There is still time for signatures and press conferences before opening day, but history shows a new contract becomes less likely once the real games begin. The list of impending free agents also includes Aaron Nola, Matt Chapman, Teoscar Hernández, Ian Happ and Julio Urías.
NFL – AP sources: Two groups formally submit bids for Commanders
Dan Snyder’s departure from the NFL is moving closer to reality. A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales and another group led by Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos have submitted fully financed bids for the NFL’s Washington Commanders, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Two people confirmed the bid from Harris. Both spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because details of the bid have not been publicly announced. The Harris/Rales group includes basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson. Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta also has been in the running. Snyder had yet to accept an offer when the league’s finance committee met Monday so his future wasn’t openly discussed.
NFL – Goodell: Commanders report to be released even if team sold
Embattled Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder could very well sell the franchise before an investigation into his organization’s conduct can be complete. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said even if that’s the case, any report will be made public. Goodell said Tuesday at the league’s annual meetings that the NFL is “committed to releasing the findings.” Snyder and the Commanders are still under investigation by former U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White. She was retained by the league to look into various aspects of the organization stemming from a congressional review into workplace misconduct. The review also included a referral to the Federal Trade Commission for potential business improprieties.
NFL – Analysis: Ravens are Lamar Jackson’s best, only option
Lamar Jackson’s frustration over contract negotiations reached a boiling point when he announced Monday that he has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens. Staying in Baltimore might be his best and only option. If the two sides can’t agree on a long-term deal by July 17, Jackson could play this season on the $32.4 million franchise tag. The 2019 NFL MVP hasn’t generated any interest in free agency after the Ravens placed the nonexclusive franchise tag on him. Some teams immediately said they wouldn’t pursue Jackson. The Washington Commanders joined that list Monday.
Olympics – Lawmakers back Paris Olympic law despite surveillance fears
A proposed French law for the 2024 Paris Olympics that critics contend will open the door for privacy-busting video surveillance technology in Europe has passed an important hurdle. French lawmakers voted 400 to 93 on Tuesday for a bill that would legalize the temporary use of so-called intelligent surveillance systems to safeguard the Paris Games and Paralympics. The systems combine cameras with artificial intelligence software to flag potential security concerns like abandoned packages. Watchdog groups argue that France would violate international law by becoming the first European Union country to legalize AI-powered surveillance. Supporters argue the technology could help avert disasters like the crowd crush that killed nearly 160 people celebrating Halloween in South Korea.
Olympics – IOC details advice to let Russia, Belarus athletes return
Some Russian athletes can soon return to international sports, although their status for the Paris Olympics is still up in the air. The International Olympic Committee has recommended that individual athletes from Russia and Belarus should be allowed to return to competition under a neutral status as long as they have no military links. But the IOC held off on deciding whether they can compete at next year’s Paris Olympics. While the IOC said Russia and Belarus should remain barred from team sports such as soccer and basketball, it still defied repeated calls by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to exclude all Russian athletes while his country is being occupied and attacked.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Chicago Wolves at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Today
Women’s Softball
Jackson College 3, Lake Michigan College 0 – Game 1
Jackson College 13, Lake Michigan College 3 – Game 2
MHSAA – Buchanan’s Faith Carson wins Michigan AP D3 POY honors
Buchanan’s Faith Carson has been named the Michigan Associated Press Division 3 Player of the Year. Carson, who has signed to play at Ohio State next season, averaged 20.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and 5.8 blocks per game. She was even better in the postseason, producing 25.2 points and 16.8 rebounds per contest, and posting her second triple-double of the season with 29 points, 17 rebounds and 10 blocks in a 70-47 regional championship victory over Kalamazoo Christian. She led the Bucks to their first regional title in more than 20 years.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Softball
South Haven 10, Paw Paw 0
Sturgis 10, Colon 3
Hamilton 17, Saugatuck 2 – Game 1
Hamilton 14, Saugatuck 0 – Game 2
Wyoming Lee 8, Fennville 2 – Game 1
Wyoming Lee 21, Fennville 8 – Game 2
Baseball
Plainwell 16, Hastings 1
Girls Soccer
Dowagiac 5, Niles 0
First game on new synthetic turf field at Niles
Bangor 3, Brandywine 2
Paw Paw 8, Hartford 0
Track and Field
Benton Harbor and Lakeshore at Aquinas College Indoor Track Challenge
Boys
1 East Kentwood 121.5
2 FHE Ada Forest Hills Eastern 64.5
3 Wayland Union 52.6
4 Charlotte 41.2
5 GR Forest Hills Central 38
6 Hopkins 33
7 East Grand Rapids 31
8 GR Kenowa Hills 22
9 Lakeshore 18.6
10 East Kentwood 13
11 FHN GR_Forest Hills Northern 12.6
12 Wyoming Kelloggsville 9
13 GR Northview 6
14 Wyoming Lee 3
15 Wyoming Godwin Heights 2
Girls
1 East Kentwood 91
2 East Grand Rapids 56
3 Charlotte 50.5
4 GR_Kenowa Hills 48
5 Wayland Union 46
6 GR Forest Hills Central 37
7 Ada Forest Hills Eastern 34
8 Benton Harbor 17
9 Lakeshore 16.5
9 Hopkins 16.5
11 Wyoming Kelloggsville 11
12 GR Forest Hills Northern 10.5
13 East Kentwood 10
14 Wyoming Godwin Heights 7
15 Wyoming Lee 6
15 GR Northview 6
17 Grant 5
Paw Paw vs. Three Rivers Girls: Paw Paw 69, Three Rivers 55 Boys: Three Rivers 83, Paw Paw 52
Plainwell vs. Edwardsburg Girls: Plainwell 76, Edwardsburg 61 Boys: Plainwell 71, Edwardsburg 66
Today
Girls Soccer
St. Joseph at Edwardsburg, 5:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at South Haven, 6:30 p.m.
Buchanan at Niles, 5:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Lawton at Coloma, 6:00 p.m.
Grand Rapids Covenant Christian at Allegan, 6:30 p.m.
Hamilton at Fennville, 6:00 p.m.
Baseball
Bridgman at Edwardsburg, 4:00 p.m.
Softball
Bridgman at Niles, 4:00 p.m.
Brandywine at Constantine, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Track and Field
South Haven, Kalamazoo Hackett at Martin, 4:30 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Milwaukee Bucks 126, Detroit Pistons 117
Dallas Mavericks 127, Indiana Pacers 104
Los Angeles Clippers 124, Chicago Bulls 112
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) drives as Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter (5) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 27, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Bucks 126, Pistons 117 – Middleton leads short-handed Bucks past decimated Pistons
Khris Middleton scored 34 points against the team that drafted him, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 126-117 without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee improved to an NBA-best 54-21 despite the absences of Antetokounmpo and Jae Crowder. Goran Dragic made his Bucks debut after signing with the team on March 4. Brook Lopez had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Bobby Portis added 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Jevon Carter scored 22. The Pistons got 32 points, eight rebounds and eight assists from Jaden Ivey, but lost their sixth straight game and 17th of 18.
Mavericks 127, Pacers 104 – Mavericks end 4-game skid vs. Pacers to stay in playoff hunt
Luka Doncic finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists just hours after his most recent technical foul and one-game suspension were rescinded and led the Dallas Mavericks past the Indiana Pacers 127-104. The Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak and moved a half-game behind the Lakers and Oklahoma City for the final two play-in spots in the Western Conference. Bennedict Mathurin had 22 points to lead the Pacers, who were missing three starters and a key backup. The Pacers have lost three straight. But after a back-and-forth first quarter, Dallas opened the second on a 14-2 run to make it 43-29. The Pacers never recovered.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, blocks a shot from Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 27, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)Clippers 124, Bulls 112 – Nicolas Batum hits 8 3-pointers, Clippers beat Bulls 124-112
Nicolas Batum got all of his season-high 24 points on eight 3-pointers, and Eric Gordon added 22 points in the Los Angeles Clippers’ comfortable 124-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Kawhi Leonard scored 22 as the Clippers rebounded from an embarrassing loss to New Orleans with 20 3-pointers in an impressive outside shooting display led by Batum. Zach LaVine scored 23 points and Nikola Vucevic had 20 points and eight rebounds for the Bulls, who followed up their win over the Lakers on Sunday with a dud.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball (local teams only)
Last Night
NCAA Tournament Elite 8
1 South Carolina 86, 2 Maryland 75 (Greenville 1 Regional)
1 Virginia Tech 84, 3 Ohio State 74 (Seattle 3 Regional)
South Carolina 86, Maryland 75 – Boston, South Carolina women reach Final Four
Aliyah Boston had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Zia Cooke scored 18 points and top-seeded South Carolina used its smothering defense to outlast second-seeded Maryland 86-75 to reach its third straight Final Four. The Gamecocks improved to 36-0 on the season with their 42nd straight win dating to last year’s NCAA title run. They’re now just two victories away from consecutive titles and the 10th undefeated season in the history of the women’s game. Maryland used a fast pace to lead in the opening period. But South Carolina turned on its trademark defense to grab control.
Va Tech 84, Ohio State 74 – Va Tech women headed to 1st Final Four after topping Ohio St
Elizabeth Kitley scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Georgia Amoore added 24 points and top-seeded Virginia Tech advanced to the Final Four for the first time in school history with an 84-74 win over No. 3 seed Ohio State in the Seattle 3 Regional final. Playing in its first regional final, Virginia Tech won its 15th straight game and will head to the Final Four having not lost in more than two months. The Hokies will face LSU in the national semifinals on Friday in Dallas. Taylor Mikesell led Ohio State with 25 points, but 19 of those came in the first half.
Friday
NCAA Tournament Final Four – American Airlines Center, Dallas
3 LSU vs. 1 Virginia Tech, 7:00 p.m.
2 Iowa vs. 1 South Carolina, 9:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Chicago Cubs 6, Chicago White Sox 6 – TIE
Today
Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m.
End Spring Training
MLB – Tigers acquire INF Zach McKinstry in trade with Cubs
The Detroit Tigers have acquired veteran infielder Zach McKinstry in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. The Tigers sent minor league right-hander Carlos Guzman to the Cubs for McKinstry, a .208 hitter with 12 homers and 43 RBIs in parts of three big league seasons. The 24-year-old Guzman went 9-6 with a 4.11 ERA in 27 games last year, finishing the season with two appearances for Double-A Erie. McKinstry, who turns 28 on April 29, broke into the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. He was traded to the Cubs for reliever Chris Martin in July.
MLB – AP source: Hoerner, Cubs agree to $35 million, 3-year deal
The Chicago Cubs have locked up another infielder, agreeing to a $35 million, three-year contract with Nico Hoerner. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the contract to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced. The deal begins with the 2024 season. Hoerner, who turns 26 in May, is moving back to second base this year after he was the team’s regular shortstop in 2022. The Cubs signed All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson to a $177 million, seven-year contract in December. The new deal for Hoerner means the team could have its middle infield in place through the 2026 season.
NFL – Lamar Jackson says he has requested trade from Ravens
Lamar Jackson says he has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, saying the team “has not been interested in meeting my value.” The star quarterback said Monday in a series of tweets that he requested a trade as of March 2. On March 7, the Ravens put the nonexclusive franchise tag on Jackson and said they were still hopeful they could reach a long-term deal with him. That version of the franchise tag allowed Jackson to negotiate with other teams, but it also gives Baltimore a chance to match any agreement he makes.
NFL – GMs for Packers, Jets discuss status of Rodgers trade talks
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he’s not requiring a first-round pick in a potential trade sending four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets but added he’d want “fair value.” Gutekunst and Jets general manager Joe Douglas both discussed trade talks involving the 39-year-old Rodgers on Monday at the NFL annual meeting. Rodgers said March 15 during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on SiriusXM and YouTube that he intends to play for the Jets in 2023.
NFL – Patriots owner Robert Kraft campaigns against antisemitism
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has launched a $25-million national ad campaign against antisemitism. The ads will be featured during popular television programs such as “The Voice” and during the NFL draft, and NBA and NHL playoffs. Antisemitism has been on the rise over the last five years. Statistics show that while Jewish people are 2.4% of the U.S. population, they are the targets of 55% of religion-motivated hate crimes. Kraft said the ads will show how non-Jewish people can stand in solidarity with their Jewish neighbors against antisemitism and all types of hate.
FILE – Michigan’s Mason Parris reacts after defeating Penn State’s Greg Kerkvliet in the championship round at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. Michigan heavyweight Mason Parris, who went unbeaten while winning the national championship, has been named winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy as the top college wrestler, Monday, March 27, 2023. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP, File)NCAAWRE – Michigan’s Parris wins Hodge Trophy as top college wrestler
Michigan heavyweight Mason Parris has been named winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation’s top college wrestler. WIN magazine announced Parris received 38 of 64 first-place votes from the selection panel. Parris went 33-0 while winning a national championship this month in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Three-time national champion Carter Starocci of Penn State finished second in the voting and four-time champion Yianni Diakomihalis of Cornell was third. Parris is the third straight heavyweight to win the Hodge Trophy. The trophy has been presented since 1995 and is named for the undefeated, three-time NCAA champion for Oklahoma from 1955-57.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Today
Women’s Softball
Jackson College at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (Doubleheader)
MHSAA – Maple City Glen Lake’s Ruby Hogan wins Michigan AP D4 POY
Maple City Glen Lake’s Ruby Hogan has been named the Michigan AP Division 4 Girls Player of the Year. Hogan finished her Glen Lake career with a 91-7 varsity record, including 53-1 in the Northwest Conference. She led the program to four league titles, four districts championships, three regional titles and a state championship. She averaged 18.9 points, 5.3 assists, 5.3 steals and 4.7 rebounds per game as a senior, falling one rebound short of a triple-double in the state semifinals against Adrian Lenawee Christian.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Baseball
Dowagiac 16, Marcellus 1 – Game 1
Dowagiac 11, Marcellus 2 – Game 2
Lawrence 3, Lawton 0
Softball
Bloomingdale 17, Allegan 1
Girls Soccer
Allegan 3, Otsego 0
Lawton 8, Bloomingdale 0
Holland Black River 5, Delton-Kellogg 0
Hamilton 3, Saugatuck 0
Fennville 4, Wyoming Lee 0
Today
Baseball
Hastings at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m.
Colon at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m.
Hamilton at Allegan, 4:15 p.m.
Holland Black River at Fennville, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Grandville Calvin Christian, 4:15 p.m.
Softball
River Valley at South Haven, 4:00 p.m.
Hastings at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m.
Colon at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m.
Hartford at Lawton, 4:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Grandville Calvin Christian, 4:15 p.m.
Saugatuck at Hamilton, 4:15 p.m.
Fennville at Wyoming Lee, 4:15 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Dowagiac at Niles, 5:00 p.m.
Bangor at Brandywine, 5:30 p.m
Hartford at Paw Paw, 5:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Hudsonville, 7:00 p.m.
Track and Field
Benton Harbor and Lakeshore at Aquinas College Indoor Track Challenge, 4:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Chicago Bulls 118, Los Angeles Lakers 108
Bulls 118, Lakers 108 – Bulls spoil LeBron’s return with 118-108 win over Lakers
LeBron James scored 19 points off the bench in his return from a monthlong injury absence, but Zach LaVine scored 32 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 118-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. DeMar DeRozan added 17 points for the Bulls, who easily overcame James’ return for their seventh win in nine games. James sat out 13 games with right foot soreness. For only the second time in his 20-year NBA career, James wasn’t a starter. The Lakers failed to get above .500 for the first time since Jan. 9, 2022.
Tonight
Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Dallas Mavericks at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Vancouver Canucks 4, Chicago Blackhawks 2
Canucks 4, Blackhawks 2 – Elias Pettersson’s 2 goals lifts Canucks over Blackhawks 4-2
Elias Pettersson scored twice, Phillip Di Giuseppe scored, Brock Boeser got an empty-netter, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Sunday night. The Canucks won their third straight and sent the Blackhawks to their fifth straight defeat. Chicago defenseman Connor Murphy opened the scoring, beating Canucks goalie Collin Delia with a 55-foot wrist shot with 3:59 left in the first period. Rookie Lukas Reichel scored his fifth goal of the season to pull Chicago within 3-2 with 1:42 remaining, but an empty-net goal by Vancouver’s Boeser finished the scoring. The Blackhawks celebrated Pride night, honoring the city’s gay community, without the rainbow-colored Pride night warmup jerseys nor colored stick tape used in previous seasons.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball – NCAA Tournament
Saturday
NCAA Tournament Elite 8
4 UConn 82, 3 Gonzaga 54 (West Regional)
9 Florida Atlantic 79, 3 Kansas State 76 (East Regional)
Yesterday
NCAA Tournament Elite 8
5 Miami 88, 2 Texas 81 (Midwest Regional)
5 San Diego State 57, 6 Creighton 56 (South Regional)
Miami 88, Texas 81 – Miller, Wong rally Miami past Texas 88-81 for 1st Final Four
Jordan Miller scored 27 points and made a series of crucial foul shots down the stretch as Miami rallied to an 88-81 victory over Texas for a spot in the Final Four. Miller finished 7 of 7 from the field and 13 of 13 from the foul line, while Isaiah Wong scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half for the Hurricanes. They are headed to NRG Stadium in Houston for a date with UConn on Saturday night. Two more first-time Final Four participants, San Diego State and Florida Atlantic, will play in the other national semifinal. Marcus Carr had 17 points to lead the Longhorns.
SDSU 57, Creighton 56 – San Diego State muscles past Creighton, makes 1st Final Four
Darrion Trammell converted a go-ahead free throw after he was fouled on a floater with 1.2 seconds left, and San Diego State muscled its way into its first Final Four, grinding out a 57-56 victory over Creighton in the South Region final. Lamont Butler scored 18 points and Trammell had 12 for the fifth-seeded Aztecs (31-6), who slowed down the high-scoring, sixth-seeded Bluejays (24-13) and became the first Mountain West Conference team to reach the national semifinals. The experienced Aztecs, in their sixth season under coach Brian Dutcher, will play Florida Atlantic on Saturday in Houston for a spot in the national title game.
Saturday, April 1
NCAA Tournament Final Four, NRG Stadium, Houston
9 Florida Atlantic vs. 5 San Diego State, 6:09 p.m.
4 UConn vs. 5 Miami, 8:49 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball (local teams only)
Sunday
NCAA Tournament Elite 8
3 LSU 54, 9 Miami 42 (Greenville 2 Regional)
2 Iowa 97, 5 Louisville 83 (Seattle 4 Regional)
LSU 54, Miami 42 – Reese, LSU women push past Miami 54-42 to reach Final Four
Angel Reese had 18 rebounds and LSU returned to the women’s Final Four for the first time in 15 years by beating Miami 54-42. The victory concludes a rapid rise for the Tigers under second-year coach Kim Mulkey, who won three NCAA titles at Baylor. Alexis Morris scored 21 points and Reese added 13 for the third-seeded Tigers, who asserted control of a grinding, defense-first game. LSU shot 30.2% and went 1 for 12 from 3-point range, including misses on its first nine attempts. But Miami was even worse from 3, missing all 15 tries. Reese was named the most outstanding player of the Greenville 2 Region. Jasmyne Roberts scored 22 points for Miami.
Iowa 97, Louisville 83 – Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to first Final Four since 1993
Caitlin Clark put on a show with 41 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help No. 2 seed Iowa beat fifth-seeded Louisville 97-83 and send the the Hawkeyes to their first women’s Final Four in 30 years. The unanimous first-team All-American was as dominant as she’s been all season in getting the Hawkeyes to Dallas for the women’s NCAA Tournament national semifinals on Friday night. The Seattle 4 Region champion will face the winner of the Greenville 1 region that has South Carolina playing Maryland on Monday night. Iowa (30-6) hadn’t been to the Final Four since Hall of Fame coach C. Vivian Stringer led the team to its lone appearance in 1993. Clark had the 11th triple-double of her career and the 19th in NCAA Tournament history.
Today
NCAA Tournament Elite 8
2 Maryland vs. 1 South Carolina, 7:00 p.m. (Greenville 1 Regional)
3 Ohio State vs. 1 Virginia Tech, 9:00 p.m. (Seattle 3 Regional)
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 11, Tampa Bay Rays 10
Tigers spring training ends
Chicago Cubs 5, Kansas City Royals 0
Colorado Rockies 4, Chicago White Sox 2
Today
Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.
NCAAHKY – Men’s College Hockey
Saturday
NCAA Tournament Elite 8
Minnesota 4, St. Cloud State 1
Boston University 2, Cornell 1
Sunday
NCAA Tournament Elite 8
Quinnipiac 4, Ohio State 1
Michigan 2, Penn State 1 – OT
Thursday, April 6
NCAA Tournament Frozen Four at Amalie Arena – Tampa, FL
Boston University vs. Minnesota, 5:00 p.m.
Michigan vs. Quinnipiac, 8:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Saturday
Boys Basketball – State Finals
Division 1 at Michigan State University
Detroit Cass Tech 78, Muskegon 63
Division 2 at Michigan State University
Ferndale 44, Grand Rapids South Christian 38
Division 3 at Michigan State University
Flint Beecher 64, Traverse City St. Francis 50
Division 4 at Michigan State University
Munising 39, Wyoming-Tri Unity Christian 37
Today
Baseball
Dowagiac at Marcellus, 4:00 p.m.
Otsego at Allegan, 4:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Decatur, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Lawrence at Lawton, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Paw Paw at Decatur, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Allegan at Bloomingdale, 4:00 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Allegan at Otsego, 6:30 p.m.
Lawton at Bloomingdale, 5:00 p.m. (Bloomingdale’s first ever girls soccer game)
Delton-Kellogg at Holland Black River, 5:00 p.m.
Hamilton at Saugatuck, 5:00 p.m.
Fennville at Wyoming Lee, 6:00 p.m.
This week, we talk high school game officiating with baseball, softball, volleyball, football, and basketball members of the Fruitbelt Officials Association…
The Brandywine Bobcats are heading to State for the first time in school history! Jonny Reinhardt had a chance to catch up with Coach Nate Knapp to talk about his expectations coming into this season, what it feels like to still be in the tournament and how he is keeping his team focused as they head to the Breslin Center at MSU for the State Semifinals.
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Micah Herbst of Michigan Lutheran Boys Basketball. Micah is currently a sophomore at Michigan Lutheran High School in St. Joseph and carries a 3.5 GPA in the Classroom. Earlier in the Week, Sports Director Dave Wolf sat down with Micah and Michigan Lutheran Head Coach and his father Matt Herbst to talk about Micah and the Titans team.
This week on The Coaches, we recap the boys basketball seasons for St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Michigan Lutheran, and Eau Claire…
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Denver Nuggets 119, Detroit Pistons 100
Indiana Pacers 139, Milwaukee Bucks 123
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic make a layup next to Detroit Pistons center James Wiseman during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Nuggets 119, Pistons 100 – Nuggets top Pistons to end skid, clinch Northwest Division
Nikola Jokic deferred to teammates early before looking for his shot and finished with 30 points to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Detroit Pistons 119-100 to end a season-high four-game losing streak and clinch the Northwest Division. The two-time reigning NBA MVP had three assists and three rebounds before his first attempt several minutes into the game and finished 14 of 18 from the field with 10 rebounds and nine assists. Rodney McGruder scored 20 for the Pistons, who have lost 12 of 13 games and have the NBA’s worst record.
Pacers 139, Bucks 123 – Pacers rally late, beat Eastern Conference-leading Bucks
Andrew Nembhard scored 24 points and Aaron Nesmith hit six 3-pointers and finished with 22 points as the Indiana Pacers rallied late and beat the Central Division- and Eastern Conference-leading Milwaukee Bucks 139-123.
Tonight
Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
Philadelphia at Indiana, 7:00 p.m.
Miami at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday
Miami at Detroit, 6:00 p.m.
NBA – Bulls’ Ball to have cartilage transplant in ailing left knee
Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball will have a cartilage transplant in his left knee. The team and his agency, Klutch Sports, didn’t say when the operation will take place or what the timeline for his recovery will be. It will be Ball’s third surgery on the knee in a little more than a year. Ball hasn’t played in over a year and Chicago ruled him out for the season last month. Ball averaged 13 points and 5.1 assists while shooting 42.3% on 3-pointers over 35 games last season, his first in Chicago. The Bulls have lost six in a row are 11th in the Eastern Conference at 26-33.
Furman guard JP Pegues, third from right, celebrates with the team after defeating Virginia in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball – NCAA TournamentYesterday
NCAA Tournament First Round
8 Maryland 67, 9 West Virginia 65
13 Furman 68, 4 Virginia 67
7 Missouri 76, 10 Utah State 65
1 Kansas 96, 16 Howard 68
1 Alabama 96, 16 Texas A&M Corpus Christi 75
5 San Diego State 63, 12 Charleston 57
15 Princeton 59, 2 Arizona 55
8 Arkansas 73, 9 Illinois 63
9 Auburn 83, 8 Iowa 75
5 Duke 74, 12 Oral Roberts 51
2 Texas 81, 15 Colgate 61
7 Northwestern 75, 10 Boise State 67
1 Houston 63, 16 Northern Kentucky 52
4 Tennessee 58, 13 Louisiana 55
10 Penn State 76, 7 Texas A&M 59
2 UCLA 86, 15 UNC-Ashville 53
Today
NCAA Tournament First Round
10 USC vs. 7 Michigan State, 12:15 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 11:00
14 Kennesaw State vs. 3 Xavier, 12:40 p.m.
14 UC Santa Barbara vs. 3 Baylor, 1:30 p.m.
12 VCU vs. 5 St. Mary’s, 2:00 p.m.
15 Vermont vs. 2 Marquette, 2:45 p.m.
11 Pittsburgh vs. 6 Iowa State, 3:10 p.m.
11 NC State vs. 6 Creighton, 4:00 p.m.
13 Iona vs. 4 UConn, 4:30 p.m.
16 Fairleigh Dickinson vs. 1 Purdue, 6:50 p.m.
11 Providence vs. 6 Kentucky, 7:10 p.m.
12 Drake vs. 5 Miami, 7:25 p.m.
14 Grand Canyon vs. 3 Gonzaga, 7:35 p.m.
9 Florida Atlantic vs. 8 Memphis, 9:20 p.m.
14 Montana State vs. 3 Kansas State, 9:40 p.m.
13 Kent State vs. 4 Indiana, 9:55 p.m.
11 Arizona State vs. 6 TCU, 10:05 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Most March Madness brackets bust before sundown on Day 1
NCAA Tournament brackets were busted early Thursday. No. 13 seed Furman beat fourth-seeded Virginia and No. 15 Princeton defeated second-seeded Arizona. The NCAA March Madness Twitter account posted that only .065% of brackets remained perfect as the first round was still being played. In ESPN’s Tournament Challenge bracket game, 18,078 perfect brackets remained. Just more than 20 million had suffered at least one loss.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball – NIT
Saturday
NIT Second Round
Michigan at Vanderbilt, 12:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 11:30
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball (local teams only)
Today
11 UNLV vs. 6 Michigan, 3:00 p.m. at LSU
14 Southern Utah vs. 3 Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. at Notre Dame
NCAAWBKB – Irish star Olivia Miles out rest of season with knee injury
Notre Dame point guard Olivia Miles will miss the remainder of the season with an injury to her right knee. She suffered the injury in the regular-season finale against Louisville and sat out the ACC Tournament. She will undergo surgery next week. The second-team Associated Press All-American led Notre Dame to the ACC regular season title. She averaged 14.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 2.1 steals per game. The Fighting Irish (25-5) are a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will host No. 14 Southern Utah (23-9) on Friday.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Arizona Diamondbacks 3, Chicago Cubs 1
Cleveland Guardians 5, Chicago White Sox 1
Philadelphia Phillies 10, Detroit Tigers 1
Today
New York Yankees at Detroit Tigers, 1:05 p.m.
Chicago Cubs (SS) at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs (SS), 4:05 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Chicago Blackhawks 2, Nashville Predators 1
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock (32) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista (77) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)Pacers 139, Bucks 123 – Stalock’s 35 saves lead Blackhawks over Predators 2-1
Alex Stalock made 35 saves to lead the Chicago Blackhawks over the Nashville Predators 2-1. Lukas Reichel and Joey Anderson scored for Chicago, which has won two straight. Roman Josi scored late and Juuse Saros stopped 19 shots for Nashville, which had its three-game winning streak snapped. The Predators trail Winnipeg by four points in the race for the Western Conference’s second wild-card berth. Nashville has played three fewer games than the Jets.
Saturday
Colorado at Detroit, 1:00 p.m.
Chicago at Arizona, 10:30 p.m.
NHL – Blackhawks forward Cole Guttman has shoulder surgery
Chicago Blackhawks forward Cole Guttman had surgery on his right shoulder. The team says the operation was performed in Los Angeles. Team physician Michael Terry says the 23-year-old Guttman is expected “to be out of hockey activities for approximately four months.” Guttman had been a pleasant surprise for rebuilding Chicago. He made his NHL debut last month and finished the season with four goals and two assists in 14 games.
NFL – Poles: Bears in better place after trade, free agency moves
General manager Ryan Poles acknowledged the temptation to wait and see if the Chicago Bears could get more for the No. 1 overall selection in the draft. He couldn’t pass up the chance to add a receiver when the Carolina Panthers offered DJ Moore to go with a haul of picks. The Bears addressed a big need when they agreed to send the No. 1 pick to Carolina for Moore. Besides giving quarterback Justin Fields a top-tier downfield option, they also got the No. 9 and No. 61 overall picks in 2023 plus a first-rounder in 2024 and a second-rounder in 2025. They continued to make moves once free agency started this week. But they still need help on the offensive and defensive lines.
NCAAFB – Michigan RB Blake Corum says he’ll be back by fall camp
Michigan All-America running back Blake Corum says his surgically repaired left knee has gotten strong enough that he has been cleared to run on an anti-gravity treadmill next week. Corum says he’s sure he will play in the season-opening game on Sept. 2 against East Carolina. He tore a meniscus and sprained a ligament in his left knee against Illinois in November. After playing sparingly against Ohio State, he sat out when the Wolverines won the Big Ten title and advanced to the College Football Playoff semifinals. Corum ran for 1,463 yards last season.
Golf – PGA – Brehm makes ace for share of lead at Valspar, Spieth 1 back
Ryan Brehm was having a solid round in the Valspar Championship. One swing made it a memorable round. Brehm made a hole-in-one on the 17th hole. That led to a 66 and gives Brehm a three-way share of the lead with Stephan Jaeger and Adam Schenk. Jordan Spieth is in the group one shot behind. Spieth only hit five fairways. But his putting is starting to look as good as ever. Spieth is a past winner at Innisbrook. He’s playing the tournament for the first time in five years. Two-time defending champion Sam Burns and Justin Thomas are at 69.
AHL – American Hockey League
Last Night
Grand Rapids Griffins 4, Cleveland Monsters 3
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Basketball – State Semifinals
Division 3 at Michigan State University
Blissfield 45, Madison Heights Bishop Foley 41
Hemlock 57, Hart 26
Division 4 at Michigan State University
Baraga 46, Fowler – 44
Glen Lake 49, Adrian Lenawee Christian 31
Yesterday
Girls Basketball – State Semifinals
Division 1 at Michigan State University
Salem vs. West Bloomfield, 12:00 p.m.
Detroit Renaissance vs. Rockford, 2:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Michigan State University
Frankenmuth vs. Goodrich, 5:30 p.m.
Grand Rapids West Catholic vs. Lansing Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
Girls Basketball – State Finals
Division 4 – 10:00 a.m.
Division 1 – 12:15 p.m.
Division 3 – 4:00 p.m.
Division 2 – 6:15 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Sacramento Kings 117, Chicago Bulls 114
Kings 117, Bulls 114 – De’Aaron Fox hits 3 at buzzer, Kings beat Bulls 117-114
De’Aaron Fox hit a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to give the Sacramento Kings a 117-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Fox scored 32 points on 12-for-17 shooting, hitting four 3-pointers. Domantas Sabonis had his second straight triple-double and 11th of the season — finishing with 14 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists — and Sacramento roared back in the second half with hot 3-point shooting. Malik Monk had 19 points, going 5 for 8 on 3s as the Kings overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to win for the fourth time in five and improve to 9-2 in their last 11. DeMar DeRozan led Chicago with 33 points.
Tonight
Denver Nuggets at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks, 8:00 p.m.
NBA – NBA suspends Ja Morant 8 games for video showing gun in club
The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant eight games without pay after determining that his holding a firearm at a club in suburban Denver earlier this month was “conduct detrimental to the league.” Morant will miss his sixth game when the Grizzlies play in Miami on Wednesday night. He will miss the next two games and be eligible to return on Monday when Memphis plays Dallas. The games he already missed will count toward the suspension. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver met with Morant in New York before announcing the league’s decision. He called Morant’s conduct “irresponsible, reckless and potentially very dangerous.”
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
NCAA First Four – UD Arena, Dayton, OH
16 Fairleigh Dickinson 84, 16 Texas Southern 61 East Region
11 Arizona State 98, 11 Nevada 73 West Region
Today
NCAA Tournament First Round
9 West Virginia vs. 8 Maryland, 12:15 p.m. South Region
13 Furman vs. 4 Virginia, 12:40 p.m. South Region
10 Utah State vs. 7 Missouri, 1:40 p.m. South Region
16 Howard vs. 1 Kansas, 2:00 p.m. West Region
16 Texas A&M Corpus Christi vs. 1 Alabama, 2:45 p.m. South Region
12 Charleston vs. 5 San Diego State, 3:10 p.m. South Region
15 Princeton vs. 2 Arizona, 4:10 p.m. South Region
9 Illinois vs. 8 Arkansas, 4:30 p.m. West Region
9 Auburn vs. 8 Iowa, 6:50 p.m. Midwest Region
12 Oral Roberts vs. 5 Duke, 7:10 p.m. East Region
15 Colgate vs. 2 Texas, 7:25 p.m. Midwest Region
10 Boise State vs. 7 Northwestern, 7:35 p.m. West Region
16 Northern Kentucky vs. 1 Houston, 9:20 p.m. Midwest Region
13 Louisiana vs. 4 Tennessee, 9:40 p.m. East Region
10 Penn State vs. 7 Texas A&M, 9:55 p.m. Midwest Region
15 UNC-Ashville vs. 2 UCLA, 10:05 p.m. West Region
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators, 8:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Chicago White Sox at San Francisco Giants, Cancelled
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds, Cancelled
Tigers are off
Today
Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians, 4:05 p.m.
Philadelphia Phillies at Detroit Tigers, 6:05 p.m.
NFL – Rodgers plans to play for Jets in 2023, awaits Packers’ move
Aaron Rodgers says he intends to play for the New York Jets in 2023 after 18 seasons in Green Bay. The four-time NFL MVP quarterback says he is just waiting for the Packers to trade him. Rodgers made his comments Wednesday following days of speculation that his time in Green Bay might be done. The 39-year-old said he believes the Packers want to move on and make 2020 first-round pick Jordan Love their starting quarterback. The Jets sent a contingent that reportedly included owner Woody Johnson, coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas to Rodgers’ home in Southern California last week. Rodgers has been the face of the franchise since Hall of Famer Brett Favre was traded to the Jets in 2008.
NFL – Lions re-sign Cominsky to add to busy free agency week
The Detroit Lions took another step in shaping their roster during an active week in free agency, re-signing defensive end John Cominsky to a two-year deal. Detroit announced the move Wednesday. The Lions kicked off the week by filling perhaps their biggest need, agreeing to a $33 million, three-year contract with cornerback Cameron Sutton. Detroit decided David Montgomery will join D’Andre Swift in the backfield, choosing to sign the former Chicago Bear to an $18 million, three-year deal instead of re-signing Jamaal Williams after his career year.
NASCAR – NASCAR issues largest team fine in history against Hendrick
NASCAR has levied the largest combined fine on one team in series history. Hendrick Motorsports faces a combined $400,000 fines for modifying air-deflecting pieces last weekend at Phoenix Raceway. The organization also receives four-race suspensions for each of its four crew chiefs. Its drivers were docked 100 regular-season points and 10 playoffs points each. Hendrick Motorsports says it is appealing. NASCAR also fined Denny Hamlin $50,000 for intentionally wrecking Ross Chastain on the final lap of Sunday’s race.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Grand Rapids Griffins at Cleveland Monsters, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball – Regionals Finals
Division 1 at DeWitt
East Lansing 56, Battle Creek Central 43
Division 3 at Coloma
Brandywine 58, Centreville 35
-Brandywine will face Pewamo-Westphalia on Tuesday at 7:00 at Portage Central in the Quarterfinals.
Division 4 at Bellevue
Kalamazoo Phoenix 72, Colon 40
-Kalamazoo Phoenix will face Wyoming Tri-Unity on Tuesday at 7:00 at Gull Lake in the Quarterfinals.
Tonight
Girls Basketball – State Semifinals
Division 3 at Michigan State University
Madison Heights Bishop Foley vs. Blissfield, 12:00 p.m.
Hart vs. Hemlock, 2:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Michigan State University
Baraga vs. Fowler, 5:30 p.m.
Maple City Glen Lake vs. Adrian Lenawee Christian, 7:30 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
NIT – Round 1
Michigan 90, Toledo 80
Michigan 90, Toledo 80 – Bufkin, Baker lead Michigan past Toledo 90-80 in NIT
Kobe Bufkin scored 23 points, Joey Baker added 21 and Michigan beat Toledo 90-80 in the first round of the NIT. Bufkin sank 8 of 13 shots with three 3-pointers for the Wolverines (18-15), who will advance to play Vanderbilt in a second-round match-up Saturday at noon. Bufkin added eight rebounds and five assists. Baker hit 8 of 11 shots, including 5 of 7 from 3-point range. Hunter Dickinson pitched in with 19 points and nine rebounds. Dug McDaniel finished with 16 points and eight assists. Setric Millner Jr. led the Rockets (27-8) with 19 points.
NCAA First Four – UD Arena, Dayton, OH
16 Texas A&M Corpus Christi 75, 16 Southeast Missouri State 71 South Region
11 Pittsburgh 60, 11 Mississippi State 59 Midwest Region
Tonight
NCAA First Four – UD Arena, Dayton, OH
Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Texas Southern, 6:40 p.m. East Region
Nevada vs. Arizona State, 9:10 p.m. West Region
NCAAMBKB – March Madness and Michigan State synonymous under Tom Izzo
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is the first coach to earn 25 straight bids to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The seventh-seeded Spartans will face No. 10 Southern California on Friday in Columbus, Ohio, in the East Region. Izzo’s streak breaks the record he shared with former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski. The Basketball Hall of Fame coach was praised by the school’s university president for bringing the community together in the days following last month’s shootings on campus that killed three students and hospitalized five students.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Washington Wizards 117, Detroit Pistons 97
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) drives around Detroit Pistons guard Rodney McGruder during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)Wizards 117, Pistons 97 – Wizards snap 3-game skid with 117-97 rout of Pistons
Bradley Beal scored 36 points, and the Washington Wizards snapped their three-game losing streak with a 117-97 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Playing without Kyle Kuzma, the Wizards still raced out to a 22-point advantage in the first quarter, and although they’ve had issues holding those types of leads this season, the last-place Pistons represented little threat. Killian Hayes led Detroit with 20 points. Washington moved percentage points ahead of Chicago for the final play-in spot in the Eastern Conference.
Tonight
Sacramento Kings at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Nashville Predators 2, Detroit Red Wings 1
Chicago Blackhawks 6, Boston Bruins 3
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) falls to the ice after knocking the puck away from Nashville Predators center Mark Jankowski (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)Predators 2, Red Wings 1 – Predators beat Red Wings 2-1 for 3rd straight victory
Kiefer Sherwood had a goal and an assist, Juuse Saros made 28 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Tuesday night. Tommy Novak also scored to help Nashville win its third straight. The Predators were coming off a 4-1-1 trip. Nashville trails Winnipeg by four points in the rush for the Western Conference’s second wild-card berth, with Nashville having played three fewer games. Alex Chiasson scored and Ville Husso made 14 saves for Detroit. The Red Wings have lost two of three.
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Caleb Jones (82) moves the puck away from Boston Bruins left wing A.J. Greer (10) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)Blackhawks 6, Bruins 3 – Red-hot Raddysh nets hat trick, Blackhawks top Bruins 6-3
Taylor Raddysh scored three goals and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Boston 6-3, handing the NHL-leading Bruins a second straight regulation loss for the first time this season. Raddysh’s first career hat trick gave him 20 goals this season and six in his last four games. Chicago ended a three-game slide. Boris Katchouk scored a tiebreaking goal at 6:59 of the third period and added two assists for his first three-point game. Joey Anderson had a goal and an assist, and MacKenzie Entwistle also scored for Chicago, which entered tied for last place in the Western Conference.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 6, Boston Red Sox 2
Chicago White Sox 5, Oakland A’s 4
Colorado Rockies 5, Chicago Cubs 2
Today
Chicago White Sox at San Francisco Giants, 4:05 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds 9:05 p.m.
Tigers are off
NFL – AP source: Lions add David Montogmery, Emmanuel Moseley
The Detroit Lions and running back David Montgomery have agreed on an $18 million, three-year deal, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Montgomery’s deal includes $11 million in guaranteed money. The Lions also agreed with cornerback Emmanuel Moseley on a $6 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with that deal told the AP. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because the deals can’t be announced until Wednesday. Montgomery ran for 801 yards and five touchdowns last season in his fourth year with the Chicago Bears. He averaged 902 yards per season and 3.9 yards per carry with 26 career TDs.
NFL – Bears agree to deal with Titans DE DeMarcus Walker
The Chicago Bears have added help on the defensive line, agreeing to a deal with former Tennessee Titans defensive end DeMarcus Walker. Walker tweeted that he has an agreement in place with Chicago. The Bears agreed to a two-year contract extension with fullback Khari Blasingame through the 2025 season and a one-year extension with long snapper Patrick Scales. Offensive lineman Dieter Eiselen — an exclusive rights free agent — signed a one-year contract. Walker is coming off his best year, with a career-high seven sacks in his lone season with the Titans. He played for Denver from 2017 to 2020 and Houston in 2021. The Bears sorely needed help on the defensive line after finishing with a league-worst 20 sacks, their lowest total since the 2003 team had 18.
FIFA – FIFA expands 2026 World Cup again to create 104-game program
The expanded World Cup in North America has gotten even more supersized. The governing body of soccer increased the size of the 2026 tournament for a second time. FIFA has created a bigger opening stage with four-team groups in a 104-game schedule. The tournament will now last nearly six weeks in June-July in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The decision adds 24 more games for the 16 host cities. That should further fuel FIFA’s expected record revenue of at least $11 billion through 2026. The 1998 World Cup in France was the first with 32 teams.
USA Soccer – US Soccer: Berhalter eligible to coach after investigation
The U.S. Soccer Federation says Gregg Berhalter remains a candidate to stay on as men’s national team coach after a report by a law firm concluded he did not improperly withhold information about a 1992 domestic violence allegation involving the woman who later became his wife. The report also concluded that Berhalter’s conduct “likely constituted the misdemeanor crime of assault on a female” but that it was an isolated event. He can’t be prosecuted because of the two-year statute of limitations for misdemeanors. The law firm Alston and Bird was retained after the Reyna family reported the 30-year-old incident to the USSF.
Iditarod – Grandson of Iditarod co-founder wins Alaska sled dog race
Ryan Redington has won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which his grandfather helped co-found. Redington’s dog team pulled him down Nome’s main street shortly after noon on Tuesday, sliding him under the iconic burled arch finish line. The 40-year-old Redington will pocket about $50,000 for the win. Redington’s grandfather, Joe Redington Sr., helped start the Iditarod, which had its first race in 1973. Ryan Redington, who is Inupiat, becomes the sixth Alaska Native musher to win the world’s most famous sled dog race. This is first Iditarod victory, but he won the Junior Iditarod in both 1999 and 2000.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Basketball – State Quarterfinals
Division 3 at Bangor
Hart 45, Buchanan 41
Division 4 at Bellevue
Adrian Lenawee Christian 49, Kalamazoo Hackett 36
Tonight
Boys Basketball – Regionals Finals
Division 1 at DeWitt
East Lansing vs. Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Coloma
Brandywine vs. Centreville, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Bellevue
Kalamazoo Phoenix vs. Colon, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Detroit Pistons 117, Indiana Pacers 97
Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers (12) passes to center Jalen Duren (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, March 13, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Pistons 117, Pacers 97 – Wiseman’s double-double helps Pistons end 11-game skid
James Wiseman had 18 points and 14 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons ended an 11-game losing streak with a 117-97 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. The Pistons, who hadn’t won since beating San Antonio 138-131 in double overtime on Feb. 10, led by 31 points in the first half and held off an Indiana surge late in the second quarter and early in the third. Cory Joseph led Detroit with 22 points, Jalen Duren put up 12 points and 11 rebounds and Killian Hayes had 10 points and 11 assists. Jordan Nwora had 20 points off the bench for Indiana.
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
NIT – Round 1
Toledo at Michigan, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:00 (following Robotics Rountable on WSJM)
NFL – Agent: Lions agree to $33M, 3-year deal with CB Cam Sutton
The Detroit Lions have addressed pressing needs in free agency by adding standout cornerback Cameron Sutton and retaining a veteran linebacker bolster their lackluster defense. The Lions and Sutton agreed to a three-year contract worth $33 million with $22.5 million guaranteed, agent David Canter told The Associated Press on Monday. Detroit also agreed to a $18.75 million, three-year deal with linebacker Alex Anzalone, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced. The Lions also kicked off the week tendering exclusive rights free agents: tight ends Shane Zylstra and Brock Wright, linebacker Anthony Pittman, defensive lineman Benito Jones and long snapper Scott Daly.
NFL – Bears get lift at LB, add Edmunds, Edwards
The Chicago Bears made two big additions at linebacker, agreeing to contracts with Buffalo Bills two-time Pro Bowler Tremaine Edmunds and former Philadelphia Eagle T.J. Edwards, two people familiar with the situations said Monday. Edmunds’ deal is worth $72 million over four years with $50 million guaranteed. Edwards is due $19.5 million over three years, with $12 million guaranteed. The Bears also added to their offensive line, agreeing to a three-year, $30 million contract with Tennessee guard Nate Davis, a person familiar with the situation said. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the agreements can’t be announced until the new league year opens on Wednesday. The Bears agreed Friday to trade the No. 1 overall pick in the draft to Carolina, two people familiar with the deal said. Chicago addressed a big need for a playmaker to help quarterback Justin Fields by acquiring star receiver D.J. Moore from the Panthers along with the No. 9 and No. 61 overall picks in 2023, a first-rounder in 2024 and a second-rounder in 2025.
NFL – Garoppolo heads long list of QBs on move in free agency
Jimmy Garoppolo is headed to Las Vegas for a new start with the Raiders. Sam Darnold is heading West to replace Garoppolo on the San Francisco 49ers’ roster. Mike White, Case Keenum and Jarrett Stidham have new teams, too. And Deshaun Watson is staying in Cleveland, but with a restructured deal with the Browns. Quarterbacks took front and center on Monday as the NFL free agency began with teams allowed to negotiate — and agree to deals — with unrestricted free agents.
NFL – NFL will consider reviewing roughing-the-passer penalties
The NFL’s competition committee will consider making roughing-the-passer penalties and personal-foul penalties subject to video review. The two potential rule changes were among nine the league announced Monday in its 2023 playing rules, bylaw and resolution proposals submitted by clubs. The Los Angeles Rams proposed the change that would allow teams to challenge roughing-the-passer calls. The Detroit Lions proposed the giving teams an opportunity to challenge personal foul calls. The competition committee will consider the rule changes later this month when NFL owners gather in Arizona for their annual meeting.
FILE – Michigan State head coach Suzy Merchant signals from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Merchant announced Monday, March 13, that she has stepped down as Michigan State’s women’s basketball coach, citing health concerns. The 53-year-old Merchant had not coached the Spartans since she was in a one-car crash after a medical incident in late January. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)NCAAWBKB – Michigan State women’s hoops coach Suzy Merchant steps down
Suzy Merchant has stepped down as Michigan State’s women’s basketball coach, citing health concerns. The 53-year-old Merchant had not coached the Spartans since she was in a one-car crash after a medical incident in late January. Six seasons ago, she fainted and collapsed onto the court during a game and doctors later discovered she had a heart abnormality. She announced she was stepping down on Monday. Associate head coach Dean Lockwood filled in for Merchant this season and will serve as the team’s interim coach while the school searches for a new leader for the program.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Nashville Predators, 8:00 p.m.
Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Baltimore Orioles 11, Detroit Tigers (SS) 7
Tampa Bay Rays 9, Detroit Tigers (SS) 5
Cubs and White Sox were off
Today
Boston Red Sox at Detroit Tigers, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A’s at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.
Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs, 9:05 p.m.
MLB/WBC – Nicaraguan pitcher signs with MLB’s Tigers after 1 WBC inning
Duque Hebbert turned just one inning of work in the World Baseball Classic into a contract. The 21-year-old pitcher for Nicaragua entered Monday’s game against the Dominican Republic in the ninth inning and struck out All-Stars Juan Soto, Julio Rodríguez and Rafael Devers. That feat impressed the Detroit Tigers enough to offer Hebbert a minor league contract after the game. After striking out Soto and Rodríguez to start the inning, Hebbert gave up a double to Manny Machado, who also had a home run in the game. Hebbert struck out Devers on a changeup immediately after.
WBC – U.S. routs Canada in WBC
Mike Trout hit a three-run homer, Lance Lynn threw five impressive innings and the United States used a nine-run first to cruise past Canada 12-1 at the World Baseball Classic. The game was called after seven innings because of the tournament’s 10-run mercy rule. The U.S. improved to 2-1 and bounced back from an 11-5 loss to Mexico on Sunday with its best offensive performance of the tournament. Canada fell to 1-1.
USA Soccer – US Soccer: Berhalter eligible to coach after investigation
The U.S. Soccer Federation says Gregg Berhalter remains a candidate to stay on as men’s national team coach after a report by a law firm concluded he did not improperly withhold information about a 1992 domestic violence allegation involving the woman who later became his wife. The report also concluded that Berhalter’s conduct “likely constituted the misdemeanor crime of assault on a female” but that it was an isolated event. He can’t be prosecuted because of the two-year statute of limitations for misdemeanors. The law firm Alston and Bird was retained after the Reyna family reported the 30-year-old incident to the USSF.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball – Regionals Semifinals
Division 1 at DeWitt
East Lansing 51, Kalamazoo Central 47 – OT
Battle Creek Central 47, Holt 40
Division 2 at Vicksburg
Grand Rapids South Christian 72, Niles 33
Hamilton 63, Marshall 62
Division 3 at Coloma
Brandywine 58, Kalamazoo Hackett 42
Centreville 55, Lawton 40
Division 4 at Bellevue
Kalamazoo Phoenix 78, Eau Claire 68
Colon 57, Lawrence 52
Tonight
Girls Basketball – State Quarterfinals
Division 3 at Bangor
Buchanan vs. Hart, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Bellevue
Kalamazoo Hackett vs. Adrian Lenawee Christian, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Yesterday
Big Ten Tournament – United Center, Chicago IL – Championship
Purdue 67, Penn State 65
Purdue 67, Penn State 65 – Edey’s 30 helps No. 5 Purdue hold off Penn State in Big Ten
Zach Edey scored 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and No. 5 Purdue hung on to beat Penn State 67-65 in the Big Ten Tournament championship game. The Boilermakers led by as much as 17 in the second half but the lead shrunk to one point in the closing seconds. Purdue won its second conference tournament title. Purdue led 66-60 when Penn State’s Myles Dread nailed a 3 with 16 seconds remaining. Evan Mahaffey then stole Brandon Newman’s inbound pass and fed Wynter for a layup that made it a one-point game with six seconds remaining.
NCAAMBKB – March Madness: Alabama, Houston, Kansas, Purdue the 1 seeds
Alabama is the overall top seed in the NCAA Tournament after cruising through the end of a season clouded by a murder case. Kansas, Houston and Purdue grabbed the other top seeds. Action in the 68-team tournament begins Tuesday with two games in the First Four. March Madness gets into full swing Thursday and Friday with 32 games spread over eight cities. The Final Four is set for April 1 and 3 at NRG Stadium in Houston. Michigan State was able to earn their 25th straight NCAA tournament appearance despite losing their only game in the Big Ten tournament on Friday, the Spartans are the 7th seed in the East Regional and face 10 seed and future Big Ten opponent Southern California on Friday at 12:15 in Columbus, Ohio. Michigan did not make the NCAA tournament, but the Wolverines did accept an invitation to the NIT, and will play host to Toledo on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Notre Dame’s season is over.
NCAAWBKB – South Carolina No. 1 overall seed in women’s NCAA Tournament
South Carolina is six wins away from becoming the 10th women’s basketball team to go undefeated for an entire season, and the Gamecocks will enter the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed. Dawn Staley’s squad has been challenged a few times this year but has always pulled through. The defending national champions will play Norfolk State in the first round of the tournament. The other No. 1 seeds are Indiana, Virginia Tech and Stanford. The tournament begins Wednesday with four First Four games and the full madness starts Friday. Michigan is the 6th seed in the Greenville 2 regional and will face UNLV in the first round. While Notre Dame is the 3rd seed in the Greenville 1 regional and will face Southern Utah in the first round.
NHL – National Hockey League
Yesterday
Detroit Red Wings 5, Boston Bruins 3
Red Wings 5, Bruins 3 – Red Wings beat Bruins 5-3, a day after losing to NHL’s best
Dylan Larkin scored to help his team take a four-goal lead and the Detroit Red Wings held on to beat the Boston Bruins 5-3. Detroit’s Alex Chiasson broke a scoreless tie midway through the first period on a power play goal. Moritz Seider had a short-handed goal and Larkin scored with an extra skater midway through the second period, putting the Red Wings ahead 3-0. Adam Erne gave Detroit its four-goal lead late in the second. Ville Husso finished with 31 saves for the Red Wings. The Red Wings were ahead 4-0 late in the second period and the NHL-best Bruins pulled within a goal midway through the third. Boston pulled backup goaltender Jeremy Swayman with 2:23 left to add an extra skater and Detroit’s Andrew Copp put the puck into the empty net with 23.1 seconds left to seal the win. A day after blowing a 2-0 lead and losing at Boston 3-2, Detroit won for just the second time in nine games.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 8, Minnesota Twins 7
Milwaukee Brewers 5, Chicago Cubs 3
Los Angeles Angels 1, Chicago White Sox 1 – TIE
Today
Detroit Tigers (SS) at Baltimore Orioles, 1:05 p.m.
Detroit Tigers (SS) at Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05 p.m.
Cubs and White Sox are of
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Indiana Pacers at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
NFL – AP sources: Rams trading All-Pro CB Jalen Ramsey to Dolphins
Two people with knowledge of the deal say the Miami Dolphins are acquiring All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams. Los Angeles will get Miami’s third-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft and tight end Hunter Long for Ramsey. Both people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither team had announced the deal. Ramsey had 77 tackles and four interceptions during the Rams’ Super Bowl-winning 2021 season. Last season, he had a career-high 88 tackles and four interceptions.
Golf – PGA – Scheffler turns in masterpiece at Sawgrass to win Players
Scottie Scheffler is back to No. 1 in the world thanks to a masterful performance at The Players Championship. Scheffler ran off five straight birdies around the turn at the TPC Sawgrass. He extended his lead to six shots at one point. Scheffler left all the drama to everyone else. He closed with a 69 to become only the third winner at Sawgrass with all four rounds in the 60s. The five-shot win was the largest in 17 years at The Players Championship. Tyrrell Hatton birdied his last five holes for a 65 to finish alone in second place.
NASCAR – Byron wins 2nd straight Cup race, beats Larson at Phoenix
William Byron won his second straight NASCAR Cup Series race, taking advantage of a pair of late cautions to give Hendrick Motorsports a victory in overtime at Phoenix Raceway. Byron’s No. 24 Chevrolet got a great start in overtime with two laps left, and just like he did a week earlier at Las Vegas, he overtook teammate Kyle Larson for the win. He also had to hold off Ryan Blaney, who finished second, while Tyler Reddick was third. Byron denied Kevin Harvick a chance to win his 10th race in Phoenix.
AHL – American Hockey League
Yesterday
Grand Rapids Griffins 3, Chicago Wolves 1
NBAGL – NBA “G” League
Yesterday
Mississauga Raptors 121, Grand Rapids Gold 119
Windy City Bulls 112, Mexico City Capitanes 105
MHSAA – Spring Sports officially begin today
While spring doesn’t officially arrive until next week, it has arrived as far as MHSAA is concerned. Practice for the spring high school athletic season officially begins today. Even as the winter season still has two weeks to go, schools around the state officially can begin preparation and practice for baseball and softball, track and field, girls soccer, lower Peninsula Girls Tennis, Lower Peninsula Boys Golf, and lacrosse. The first games will be in about two weeks, although weather and field conditions usually pushes that back a few weeks.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Tonight
Boys Basketball – Regionals Semifinals
Division 1 at DeWitt
Kalamazoo Central vs. East Lansing, 5:30 p.m.
Holt vs. Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Vicksburg
Niles vs. Grand Rapids South Christian, 5:30 p.m.
Marshall vs. Hamilton, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Coloma
Brandywine vs. Kalamazoo Hackett, 5:30 p.m.
Centreville vs. Lawton, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Bellevue
Eau Claire vs. Kalamazoo Phoenix, 5:30 p.m.
Colon vs. Lawrence, 7:00 p.m.
This week on The Coaches, we wrapped up the season for St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Girls Basketball.
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Brady Baker of Lakeshore High School Wrestling.
Brady is currently a sophomore at Lakeshore and has a 3.796 GPA
During the week. Brady won the MHSAA Division 2 Individual State Championship in Wrestling for the 106 pound weight class. He went 4-0 on the weekend. Winning his first round match by pin. He won in the quarterfinals on a major decision. In the Semifinals, he won 7-0. Then he won the Championship match, again by a major decision 9-1. Brady finished the season with a record of 51-2.
As you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. Joel Cordes was at Niles High School for the Boys Division 2 District Championship game between Benton Harbor at Niles.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Yesterday
Big Ten Tournament – United Center, Chicago IL – Round 1
Rutgers 62, Michigan 50
Ohio State 73, Iowa 69
Penn State 79, Illinois 76
Maryland 70, Minnesota 54
Rutgers’ Derek Simpson (0) goes up for a shot against Michigan’s Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten men’s tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)Rutgers 62, Michigan 50 – Rutgers pulls away in 2nd half vs. frigid-shooting Michigan
Cam Spencer and Derek Simpson scored 23 of their combined 31 points in the second half and Rutgers beat Michigan 62-50 on Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. Spencer scored 18 points and Simpson 13 for the ninth-seeded Scarlet Knights, who rebounded to shoot 52% in the second half after a 29% first half. They will play top-seed Purdue in Friday’s quarterfinals. Hunter Dickinson scored 24 points for eighth-seeded Michigan, which had just one second-half field goal until the final minute. The Wolverines, who shot 48% in the first half, had only four field goals in the second. The first two were 3-pointers by Dickinson — the second with 59 seconds left — that came 14 minutes apart. Michigan finished the second half 4 of 21 for 19%.
Today
Big Ten Tournament – United Center, Chicago IL – Round 2
Rutgers vs. (5) Purdue, 12:00 p.m.
Ohio State vs. Michigan State, 2:30 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 1:30
Penn State vs. Northwestern, 6:30 p.m.
Maryland vs. (19) Indiana, 9:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Charlotte Hornets 113, Detroit Pistons 103
Indiana Pacers 134, Houston Rockets 125 – OT
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) takes the ball up court as Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Hornets 113, Pistons 103 – Oubre, Rozier help Hornets deal Pistons 10th straight loss
Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 27 points and Terry Rozier had 21 points and nine assists as the Charlotte Hornets beat Detroit 113-103 and extended the Pistons’ losing streak to 10 games. P.J. Washington added 20 points and Nick Richards had 13 points and nine rebounds for the Hornets, who won their second straight game. Cory Joseph scored 17 points and James Wiseman finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds for Detroit. Detroit played without four of the five starters from its season-opening win over the Orlando Magic. Cade Cunningham (leg), Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) and Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles) are injured, while Saddiq Bey was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. Rookie Jaden Ivey is the only player to start both games. At halftime, The Pistons honored the 2003 WNBA champion Detroit Shock at halftime. The Shock, who also won titles in 2006 and 2008, moved to Tulsa after the 2009 season and are now the Dallas Wings.
Pacers 134, Rockets 125 – OT – Haliburton has career-high 19 assists in Pacers’ OT win
Tyrese Haliburton had 28 points and a career-high 19 assists, Buddy Hield hit the go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime and the Indiana Pacers beat the Houston Rockets 134-125 on Thursday night. Hield broke a 117-all tie with his fifth 3-pointer and Haliburton scored 12 points after. The Pacers have won seven consecutive games against the Rockets, who have the NBA’s second-worst record at 15-51. Houston rookie forward Jabari Smith Jr. made a 3-pointer with four seconds left to force overtime. Smith scored 21 of his 30 points in the second half and had 12 rebounds.
Saturday
Indiana at Detroit, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago at Houston, 8:00 p.m.
NBA – Suns’ Durant out with ankle injury, re-evaluated in 3 weeks
The Phoenix Suns say Kevin Durant has a left ankle sprain after slipping on the floor during pregame warmups on Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in three weeks. The hope was the 34-year-old wouldn’t miss much time because of the unlucky mishap, but now it appears he’ll be out until April. If that’s the case, the Suns will have just five more games until the playoffs start. Durant has played in just three games — all on the road — since the blockbuster deal in February that sent Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks and other draft compensation to the Brooklyn Nets.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Chicago Blackhawks at Florida Panthers, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
Detroit at Boston, 1:00 p.m.
Chicago at Tampa Bay, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday
Boston at Detroit, 1:30 p.m.
NHL – Red Wings trade Kampfer to Coyotes for future assets
The Detroit Red Wings have traded defenseman Steven Kampfer to the Arizona Coyotes for future considerations. The 34-year-old Kampfer will report to Tucson of the American Hockey League after the trade announced on Thursday. Kampfer has not played in the NHL since appearing in 20 games for the Boston Bruins in 2020-21. He played 44 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL, scoring four goals with 18 assists.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 10, Pittsburgh Pirates 7
Chicago Cubs 8, Cincinnati Reds 6
Team Columbia 5, Chicago White Sox 4
Today
New York Yankees at Detroit Tigers, 1:05 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 3:05 p.m.
Golf – PGA – Ramey grabs Players lead in his debut at golf’s fickle test
The TPC Sawgrass is one of the most unpredictable courses in golf. And it got a most unpredictable leaderboard after one round of The Players Championship. The leader is Chad Ramey, who had never see the Stadium Course until this week. He shot a bogey-free 64 and leads by one over Collin Morikawa. Hayden Buckley delivered the first ace of the tournament on the island-green 17th. Aaron Wise made a 10 on the closing hole with three straight tee shots into the water. Rory McIlroy had a 76. That’s his worst score in more than a year.
Soccer – Split verdict for ex-Fox execs in soccer rights bribe case
A former Fox executive has been convicted of paying tens of millions of dollars in bribes to nab broadcasting rights to the World Cup and other top soccer matches. A second ex-executive was acquitted. A Brooklyn federal jury delivered its verdict Thursday. Hernan Lopez was convicted. Carlos Martinez was acquitted. Prosecutors have said the case bared the corruption of international soccer. Defense lawyers say the former Fox execs were framed by an admitted criminal who was trying to minimize his own punishment. New York-based Fox Corp. wasn’t charged in the case and has denied any involvement in the bribery scandal.
Tennis – Andy Murray pulls out another 3-set victory at Indian Wells
Andy Murray grabbed the last three games to come back and beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-4 across more than three hours in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open. Murray remained unbeaten in best-of-three-set matches that go the full three sets in 2023. Stan Wawrinka made a successful return to the hard-court tournament in Indian Wells, California, after four years away. He beat qualifier Aleksander Vukic 6-4, 1-6, 6-1. Wawrinka is a 37-year-old who has been ranked as high as No. 3 and is now No. 100 after a series of operations to his left foot and left knee.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Rockford Ice Hogs at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Tonight
Toledo Walleye at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m.
NBAGL – NBA “G” League
Yesterday
Motor City Cruise 119, Fort Wayne Mad Antz 116
Windy City Bulls 135, Texas Legends 110
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Yesterday
Baseball
Lake Michigan College 9, Ridgeway College 3 – Game 1
Lake Michigan College 3, Ridgeway College 0 – Game 2
Softball
Spoon River College 10, Lake Michigan College 0 – Game 1
Spoon River College 17, Lake Michigan College 0 – Game 2
Today
Baseball
Lake Michigan College vs. Owens Community College, 9:15 a.m.
Softball
Lake Michigan College vs. Madison College, 2:00 p.m.
Lake Michigan College vs. Heartland Community College, 4:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
NJCAA Great Lakes District Semi-finals
Lake Michigan College vs. Hocking College, 8:30 p.m. at Mott Community College, Flint
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Basketball – Regionals Finals
Division 2 at Three Rivers
Holland Christian 50, Three Rivers 37
Division 3 at Centreville
Buchanan 70, Kalamazoo Christian 47
- Buchanan (23-1) will face Hart (23-3) in the Division 3 quarterfinals Tuesday at Bangor at 7:00.
Division 4 at New Buffalo
Kalamazoo Hackett 35, Colon 26
Tonight
Boys Basketball – District Semifinals
Division 2 at Niles
Benton Harbor vs. Niles, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Division 1 at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix
Kalamazoo Central vs. Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Division 1 at Battle Creek Central
Harper Creek vs. Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Paw Paw
Marshall vs. Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Hamilton
Allegan vs. Hamilton, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Plainwell
GR South Christian vs. Otsego, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Watervliet
Brandywine vs. Watervliet, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Hartford
Lawton vs. Hartford, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Galesburg-Augusta
Schoolcraft vs. Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Union City
Centreville vs. Union City, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Our Lady of the Lake
Eau Claire vs. Michigan Lutheran, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Lawrence
Lawrence vs. Marcellus, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Colon
Colon vs. Mendon, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Battle Creek St. Philip
Bellevue vs. Kalamazoo Phoenix, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 4, Chicago Blackhawks 3
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) scores on Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock (32) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Red Wings 4, Blackhawks 3 – Red Wings edge Blackhawks 4-3, end six-game slide
Dominik Kubalik scored the go-ahead goal with 4:07 remaining and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a six-game skid with a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. Jake Walman, Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond also scored for Detroit. Ville Husso made 39 saves. Kubalik’s goal was especially satisfying because he played his first three seasons with the Blackhawks. He signed with Detroit as a free agent prior to this season. Taylor Raddysh scored twice and Joey Anderson also scored for Chicago. Alex Stalock stopped 15 shots.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Yesterday
Big Ten Tournament – United Center, Chicago IL – Round 1
Ohio State 65, Wisconsin 57
Minnesota 78, Nebraska 75
Today
Big Ten Tournament – United Center, Chicago IL – Round 2
Michigan vs. Rutgers, 12:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 11:30
Ohio State vs. Iowa, 2:30 p.m.
Penn State vs. Illinois, 6:30 p.m.
Minnesota vs. Maryland, 9:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Jim Boeheim’s long career at Syracuse ends, Autry takes over
Jim Boeheim enrolled at Syracuse in 1962. Played there until 1966. Started coaching there in 1969. Took over the program as head coach in 1976. Put simply, he was Syracuse basketball. Until now.
The Basketball Hall of Famer’s 47-year tenure as coach at Syracuse came to an awkward end on Wednesday, with the university saying Orange associate head coach and former Syracuse player Adrian Autry has been promoted to the job. The Orange moved quickly, making the announcement less than three hours after Syracuse lost to Wake Forest in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Yesterday
Mid-American Conference Tournament – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland, OH
Bowling Green 70, Eastern Michigan 36
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Chicago Bulls 117, Denver Nuggets 98
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, right, is caught with the ball by Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, left, and center Nikola Jokic in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)Bulls 117, Nuggets 98 – Vucevic, LaVine lead Bulls to 117-96 win over Nuggets
Nikola Vucevic had 25 points and 15 rebounds, Zach LaVine scored 29 points on 12-of-18 shooting and the Chicago Bulls gave their playoff hopes an unexpected boost with a 117-96 victory against the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets. It was Vucevic’s 40th double-double of the season. With the win, the Bulls moved within a game of Washington for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Nikola Jokic led Denver with 18 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists. He made only seven of his 16 shots, snapping a 51-game streak in which he shot at least 50% from the field.
Tonight
Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Houston Rockets at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – Suns’ Kevin Durant out after injuring ankle in pregame slip
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant slipped on the floor during pregame warmups and was ruled out Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of left ankle soreness.The game was supposed to be Durant’s home debut with his new team. He has played in three games since being traded to the Suns, but all were on the road.Phoenix traded for Durant and T.J. Warren in a blockbuster deal in February, sending Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks and other draft compensation to the Brooklyn Nets.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 2, Washington Nationals 1
Kansas City Royals 14, Chicago White Sox 5
Chicago Cubs 11, Team Canada 7
Today
Detroit Tigers at Pittsburgh Pirates, 1:05 p.m.
Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs, 3:05 p.m.
White Sox are off
NFL – Analysis: Daniel Jones’ new contract raises standard for QBs
Daniel Jones turned one decent season into a mega-money contract that raises the standard in the NFL. Once the New York Giants gave Jones a deal worth $160 million over four years — $82 million is reportedly guaranteed for the first two seasons — the price tag went up for quarterbacks around the league. Way up. If Jones can join Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and six others in the $40 million-per-year club after a breakout season in which he threw just 15 touchdown passes and ran for seven more, how much money will more accomplished QBs get paid?
WNBA – Griner’s return to WNBA tips off ESPN coverage
Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA will tip off ESPN’s coverage of the league’s 27th season when the Phoenix Mercury visit the Los Angeles Sparks on May 19 — opening night. Griner missed all of last season after being arrested at an airport just outside of Moscow on drug possession charges in February 2022. She was brought home in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange in December. The Mercury’s home opener two days after the opener will also be broadcast nationally as one of 25 regular-season games that ESPN will show on ABC, ESPN or ESPN2. The New York Liberty, who added former MVPs Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart, as well as Courtney Vandersloot, this offseason will be on national television nine times. Defending champion Las Vegas will appear seven times.
Olympics – Canadian Olympians push for opposition to Russians in Paris
A group of 42 retired Canadian Olympians are urging their country’s Olympic leaders to take a stand against Russians participating in next year’s Paris Games. In a statement, the Olympians argue that refusing Russian participation is not simply a matter of denying them a chance to compete because of their passport, it is also a rejection of the war and a recognition of the role sports plays in geopolitics. Signing the statement was a who’s-who of Canadian Olympic greats and gold medalists, including Hayley Wickenheiser, Jenn Heil, Alex Bilodeau and Beckie Scott. Russian and Belarusian athletes have been largely excluded from international competition since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last February. The IOC is seeking a pathway back for those athletes.
Golf – LIV – LIV Golf effect noticeable as ever at Players Championship
There’s no escaping the division caused by LIV Golf, even at The Players Championship. The defending champion is not at TPC Sawgrass for the first time in nearly a decade. That would be Cameron Smith of Australia, who lives down the street. He joined LIV Golf and the PGA Tour suspended him. The runner-up and third-place finisher at the PGA Tour’s premier tournament also are now with LIV Golf. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan says it’s a little awkward, but players knew what they were signing up for. The field still is the strongest of the year. And the Stadium Course remains as unpredictable as ever.
Golf – Tiger Woods’ girlfriend seeks to nullify NDA with pro golfer
Tiger Woods’ girlfriend wants to nullify a nondisclosure agreement following a six-year relationship with the professional golfer. Court records show that Erica Herman filed a complaint seeking declaratory judgment on Monday in Martin County, Florida. The couple had been living together in the area just north of Palm Beach County. Woods and Herman haven’t publicly announced the end of their relationship, which began in 2017. According to the complaint, a trust controlled by Woods is attempting to silence Herman with a nondisclosure agreement she signed while working as an employee of Woods. The complaint argues that the NDA should be nullified under a federal law that prohibits an NDA from being enforced when sexual assault or sexual harassment is involved.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Today
Men’s Baseball
Lake Michigan College vs. Ridgeway College, 10:15 a.m./12:15 p.m. (doubleheader)
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball – District Semifinals
Division 1 at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix
Kalamazoo Central 61, St. Joseph 56
- Photo: Drew Welham St. JosephSt. Joe jumped out to a 20-8 lead after the first quarter by a 16-0 run by the Maroon Giants turned the tables as Kalamazoo Central held off the Bears 61-56 in the district semifinals. Luke Lehner had a game high 22 points in the loss for St. Joe. Chase Sanders had 15 and Matt Lanier had 12 as the Bears wrap up the season at 16-8. TJ Jones led the Maroon Giants with 20.
Mattawan 55, Portage Central 48
- Ryan Kiesling led Mattawan with 19 points, while Connor Walsh had 13, and Noah VanLaningham had 12 in the Wildcats 55-48 win over Portage Central.
Division 2 at Niles
Benton Harbor 65, Buchanan 40
- Grant Gondrezick II had 19 points to lead Benton Harbor to a 65-40 win over Buchanan in the district semifinals at Niles. The Tigers advance to face Niles in the District Championship on Friday.
Niles 62, Berrien Springs 47
Division 4 at Our Lady of the Lake
Eau Claire 70, Countryside 54
- Eau Claire’s Damarion Travis had a game high 28 points to help lead the Beavers to the district championship game on Friday with a 7-54 win over Countryside Academy. Karmelo Taylor had 17 points and Landon Baskins had 11. Donte Tate led the Cougars with 19 points.
Michigan Lutheran 48, River Valley 42
- Adam Conrad scored 17 points and Micah Herbst had 12 points for Michigan Lutheran as the defeated River Valley in the semifinals. The Titans will face Eau Claire in Friday’s district championship. Jayden McNabb had a game high 22 points in the loss for the Mustangs.
Other Scores
Division 1 at Battle Creek Central
Harper Creek 45, Battle Creek Lakeview 44
Battle Creek Central 62, Gull Lake 47
Division 2 at Paw Paw
Marshall 82, Three Rivers 67
Parchment 65, Vicksburg 49
Division 2 at Hamilton
Allegan 57, Hopkins 46 – OT
Hamilton 48, South Haven 33
- Raymond Parks led the Rams with 13 points in South Haven’s 48-33 loss to Hamilton.
Division 2 at Plainwell
GR South Christian 69, Hastings 20
Otsego 65, Wayland 54
Division 3 at Fennville
Calvin Christian 74, Fennville 20
Covenant Christian 63, Potters House 39
Division 3 at Watervliet
Brandywine 47, Bridgman 14
Watervliet 59, Cassopolis 37
Division 3 at Hartford
Lawton 74, Bloomingdale 40
Hartford 52, Decatur 48
Division 3 at Galesburg-Augusta
Schoolcraft 62, Comstock 39
Kalamazoo Hackett 44, Kalamazoo Christian 35
Division 3 at Union City
Centreville 67, Reading 46
Union City 60, Bronson 38
Division 4 at Lawrence
Lawrence 73, Covert 50
- Ben McCaw had 22 for Lawrence, and John Schuman had 18
Marcellus 48, Howardsville Christian 44
Division 4 at Colon
Colon 79, Burr Oak 51
Mendon 59, Tekonsha 46
Division 4 at Battle Creek St. Philip
Bellevue 72, Calhoun Christian 31
Kalamazoo Phoenix 69, Climax-Scotts 58
Division 4 at Martin
Zion Christian 58, GR Sacred Heart 49
Wyoming Tri-Unity 58, Martin 15
Tonight
Girls Basketball – Regionals Finals
Division 2 at Three Rivers
Holland Christian vs. Plainwell, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Centreville
Kalamazoo Christian vs. Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at New Buffalo
Kalamazoo Hackett vs. Colon, 6:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Portland Trailblazers 110, Detroit Pistons 104
Philadelphia 76ers 147, Indiana Pacers 143
Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers (12) looks to pass as Portland Trail Blazers forward Trendon Watford (2) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Blazers 110, Pistons 104 – Lillard’s triple-double helps Blazers beat Pistons 110-104
Damian Lillard had 31 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, securing his second triple-double of the season before the end of the third quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 110-104. The dynamic guard scored 16 points in the first quarter to give the Trail Blazers a 31-18 lead, and they had little trouble keeping a comfortable margin against a banged-up and slumping team for most of the night. Detroit pulled within six points with 1:39 left to fire up the previously quiet fans, and Jerami Grant quieted them with a 3-pointer on the ensuing possession. Grant finished with 26 points against his former team. Former Kalamazoo Central and University of Michigan player Isaiah Livers matched a career high with 17 points for the Pistons, who have lost a season-high eight straight games. The Pistons were without injured starters Bojan Bogdanovic, Isaiah Stewart and rookie center Jalen Duran, along with key reserve Killian Hayes.
Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers’ Myles Turner during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)Sixers 147, Pacers 143 – Embiid scores 42, Sixers beat Pacers 147-143 without much D
Joel Embiid scored 42 points, James Harden added 14 points, 20 assists and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers pulled away late for a 147-143 victory over the Indiana Pacers in a game virtually devoid of defense. Embiid made 11 of 16 field goals and all 19 free-throw attempts. Tyrese Maxey scored 24 points and Jalen McDaniels added 20 for the 76ers, who have won two straight. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 40 points and 16 assists. Neither team led by more than six points through the first three quarters. The Sixers finally took control with a late 10-0 run.
Tonight
Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Chicago Blackhawks 5, Ottawa Senators 0
Chicago Blackhawks’ Seth Jones (4) scores in the second period of an NHL hockey game as Ottawa Senators goaltender Mads Sogaard (40) and Artem Zub defend Monday, March 6, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Blackhawks 5, Senators 0 – Seth Jones scores twice as Blackhawks beat Senators 5-0
Seth Jones scored two of Chicago’s three second-period goals, and the Blackhawks stopped Ottawa’s five-game win streak with a 5-0 victory over the Senators. Anders Bjork had three primary assists, and Alex Stalock made 35 saves in his 11th career shutout. Lukas Reichel, Phillipp Kurashev and Jason Dickinson also scored as last-place Chicago snapped a four-game losing streak. Ottawa remained three points back of idle Pittsburgh for the second wild card in the Eastern Conference, wasting a prime opportunity to gain ground in the playoff race.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Boston Red Sox 7, Detroit Tigers 1
Chicago Cubs 6, Seattle Mariners 2
White Sox were off
Today
St. Louis Cardinals at Detroit Tigers, 1:05 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Texas Rangers, 3:05 p.m.
Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago White Sox, 3:05 p.m.
MLB – Red Sox infielder Justin Turner hit in face by pitch
Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches after he was hit in the face by a pitch during a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers. The 38-year-old Turner fell to the ground after getting drilled by right-hander Matt Manning. Turner’s wife, Kourtney, posted to Instagram that the infielder had “16 stitches and a lot of swelling but we are thanking God for no fractures & clear scans.”
MLB – MLB shift limits raising batter spirits and averages so far
Major League Baseball’s new limits on infield shifts are raising batter spirits this spring. They might be bosltering batting averages, too. Batting averages across the league are up slightly from last spring training, from .259 to .263. Left-handed hitters seem to be benefitting most, with their collected average up from .255 to .274. Sluggers like the New York Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo are enjoying taking at-bats without a wall of defenders in shallow right field. Rizzo says that “young left-handed hitters will be introduced to the 3-4 hole that’s been gone for about seven to eight years.”
NFL – Ex-Raider Derek Carr agrees to 4-year contract with Saints
The New Orleans Saints say former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has agreed to a four-year contract. A person familiar with the situation said the deal could be worth up to $150 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press about the contract’s value on condition of anonymity because financial terms were not released. Carr turns 32 this month. He played nine seasons for the Raiders and holds team records for yards and touchdowns passing. Saints coach Dennis Allen was the Raiders’ coach when the team selected Carr in the second round of the 2014 draft. Las Vegas released Carr on Feb. 14 to avoid guaranteeing him $40.4 million of his contract over the next two years.
NFL – Ex-Raider Ruggs’ felony DUI case stalled by fight over judge
A Nevada judge will again be asked to decide which justice of the peace should handle a preliminary hearing in the case against former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, who is accused of killing a woman in drunken car crash in 2021. Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Harmony Letizia told Ruggs and his attorneys on Monday that she lacks the authority to decide whether she or another judge should preside over the hearing to decide if there is enough evidence to warrant that Ruggs stand trial on charges of reckless driving and driving under the influence causing death. Ruggs’ attorneys said they will again take the issue to Clark County District Court.
NFL – NFL reinstates Jaguars WR Ridley after gambling suspension
The NFL reinstated suspended receiver Calvin Ridley and cleared the way for him to join his new team in Jacksonville. The league says Ridley is eligible to participate in all team activities beginning immediately. He had been suspended indefinitely since March 2022 for violating the NFL’s gambling policy. He is expected to join the Jaguars for offseason workouts beginning April 17. The Jaguars traded a fifth-round pick in 2023 and a conditional fourth-rounder in 2024 to get Ridley from Atlanta at the trading deadline in November.
NCAAMBKB – Houston, UCLA, Kansas top latest AP Top 25; Duke back in
UCLA has climbed to No. 2 behind Houston in the latest Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. The Cougars earned 58 first-place votes to remain on top for a third straight weekl. The Bruins’ move to No. 2 represented their highest ranking this season. They received the other three first-place votes. Kansas, Alabama and Purdue rounded out the top five. Texas A&M climbed six spots to No. 18 for the week’s biggest jump. No. 21 Duke, No. 24 Creighton and No. 25 Missouri were this week’s new additions. Providence, Pittsburgh and Maryland fell out.
NCAAWBKB – South Carolina No. 1 for 37th straight week, Iowa now No. 2
South Carolina remains No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll for a 37th consecutive week. That breaks a second-place tie with Louisiana Tech for the longest streak all time. Only UConn has a longer run atop the poll with 51 consecutive weeks. Big Ten Tournament champion Iowa moved up five spots to No. 2, its highest ranking since 1994. Indiana, Virginia Tech and Stanford round out the top five. Washington State jumped in at No. 22 after winning the Pac-12 Tournament. Tennessee also joined the poll at No. 24. South Florida and Iowa State fell out.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Yesterday
Men’s Baseball
Century College 16, Lake Michigan College 13
Today Women’s Softball
Penn State of Greater Allegheny vs. Lake Michigan College, 11:30 p.m.
Lake Michigan College vs. Minnesota North College of Itasca, 2:00 p.m.
Men’s Baseball
Lake Michigan College vs. Erie Community College, 12:00 p.m..
Women’s Basketball
NJCAA Great Lakes District B Women’s Basketball Quarterfinals
Lake Michigan College at Glen Oaks Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Southwestern Michigan at Marian Ancilla, 7:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
NJCAA Great Lakes District A Men’s Basketball Quarterfinals
Southwestern Michigan at Glen Oaks Community College, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball – District Quarterfinals
Division 1 at Kal. Loy Norrix (1st round at local sites)
St. Joseph 66, Portage Northern 58
- St. Joseph broke a four games losing streak with a 66-58 win in the opening round of the districts at Portage Northern. Chase Sanders had a team high 17 points for St. Joe and Matt Lanier had 16. St. Joe finished 30 of 36 at the free throw line. JR Scott added 10 points for the Bears who improve to 16-7 and will face Kalamazoo Central on Wednesday at 5:30 in the district semifinals at Loy Norrix, Wednesday at 5:30. Cane Mack led Portage Northern with a game high 21 points.
Portage Central 53, Lakeshore 26
- Portage Central jumped out to a 15-2 lead after the first quarter and never trailed in the Mustangs 53-26 win over Lakeshore in the district quarter-finals at Lakeshore. Alex Beachnau had a game high 22 points for PC and Nathan Long had 12. Jake Chellman and Jack Carlisle had 8 points each in the Lancers season ending loss. Lakeshore’s season ends with a record of 7-15.
Mattawan 78, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 73
- Noah VanLaningham had 29 points and Ryan Kiesling had 20 as Mattawan beat Loy Norrix 78-73. Cedric Huntley had 21 to lead Loy Norrix. Mattawan will face Portage Central on Wednesday at 7:00 at Loy Norrix.
Division 4 at Our Lady of the Lake
Countryside Academy 59, New Buffalo 21
- Isaiah Woods scored a game high 23 points as Countryside defeated New Buffalo 59-21 in the opening round game. Ja’Vrius Gordon added 11 points for Countryside. Nick Haskins led New Buffalo with 7.
Michigan Lutheran 39, Our Lady of the Lake 30
- Micah Herbst had a game high 17 points, including 5 three pointers as Michigan Lutheran advanced to Wednesday’s district semifinal against River Valley with a 39-30 win over Our Lady of the Lake. Owen McLoughlin had 11 points to lead the Lakers.
Other Districts
Division 1 at Battle Creek Central
Harper Creek 44, Coldwater 39
Gull Lake 63, Sturgis 30
Division 2 at Niles
Buchanan 45, Dowagiac 44
Niles 44, Edwardsburg 43
Division 2 at Paw Paw (1st round at local sites)
Three Rivers 69, Paw Paw 61
Vicksburg 71, Constantine 61
Parchment 63, Battle Creek Pennfield 64
Division 2 at Hamilton
Hamilton 62, Holland Christian 55
Division 2 at Plainwell
Hastings 65, Kentwood Grand River 56
Wayland 74, Plainwell 56
Division 3 at Fennville
Fennville 65, Holland Black River 60
Wyoming Potter’s House 78, Saugatuck 39
Division 3 at Watervliet
Cassopolis 63, Coloma 42
Division 3 at Hartford
Bloomingdale 67, Bangor 53
Hartford 50, Gobles 48
Division 3 at Galesburg-Augusta
Comstock 69, Delton-Kellogg 51
Kal. Christian 58, Galesburg-Augusta 36
Division 3 at Union City
Centreville 46, Quincy 26
Union City 45, White Pigeon 36
Division 4 at Lawrence
Marcellus 56, Kalamazoo Heritage 32
Division 4 at Colon
Burr Oak 58, Athens 39
Mendon 95, Coldwater Pansophia 11
Division 4 at Battle Creek St. Philip
Calhoun Christian 60, Battle Creek Academy 42
Climax-Scotts 45, Battle Creek St. Philip 43
Division 4 at Martin
Martin 46, Wyoming West Michigan Lutheran 35
Tonight
Girls Basketball – Regionals Semifinals
Division 1 at Coldwater
Kalamazoo Central vs. DeWitt, 5:30 p.m.
Holt vs. Coldwater, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Three Rivers
Holland Christian vs. Edwardsburg, 5:30 p.m.
Olivet vs. Plainwell, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Centreville
Watervliet vs. Kalamazoo Christian, 5:30 p.m.
Bronson vs. Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Shelby
Hart vs. Grand Rapids Northpointe Christian, 5:30 p.m.
Saugatuck vs. Kent City, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at New Buffalo
Fruitport Calvary Christian vs. Kalamazoo Hackett, 5:45 p.m.
River Valley vs. Colon, 7:30 p.m.
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Ellie Knapp of Brandywine high school girls basketball. During the week Brandywine had wins over St. Joe and River Valley. She had 34 points in the win at St. Joe and 12 in the victory against River Valley.
Ellie is a junior at Brandywine high school and also plays volleyball. tennis, and girls soccer. In the classroom Ellie has a 3.28 GPA
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Yesterday
(15) Indiana 75, Michigan 73 – OT
Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) drives into the defense of Michigan center Hunter Dickinson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)(15) Indiana 75, Michigan 73 – OT – No. 15 Indiana rallies late to beat Michigan 75-73 in OT
Trayce Jackson-Davis had 27 points, nine rebounds and six assists in his final home game to lead No. 15 Indiana past Michigan 75-73 in overtime. The Hoosiers sealed it with a steal on Michigan’s final possession. Indiana scored the first six points in overtime then held on to clinch a double bye into the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. Hunter Dickinson led the Wolverines with 24 points and 14 rebounds but missed a shot that could have won it in the waning seconds of regulation. Kobe Bufkin had 19 points for the Wolverines.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Philadelphia Flyers 3, Detroit Red Wings 1
Philadelphia Flyers’ Nicolas Deslauriers, right, celebrates after scoring a goal against Detroit Red Wings’ Ville Husso during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Flyers 3, Red Wings 1 – Deslauriers, Cates lead Flyers past Red Wings 3-1
Nicolas Deslauriers, Noah Cates and Scott Laughton scored goals for the Philadelphia Flyers and Carter Hart stopped 24 shots in a 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. David Perron scored his 16th goal for the Red Wings and Ville Husso had 34 saves. Deslauriers and Cates both scored in the second period. Flyers forward Brendan Lemieux made his debut after he was acquired from the Los Angles Kings in a trade deadline deal. General manager Chuck Fletcher did not make any major moves. Flyers brought signs and wore shirt encouraging the team to fire Fletcher.
Tonight
Ottawa Senators at Chicago Blackhawks, 9:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Indiana Pacers 125, Chicago Bulls 122
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, left, shoots against Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Pacers 125, Bulls 122 – Haliburton’s 3-pointer pushes Pacers past Bulls 125-122
Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points, including a 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left, to give the Indiana Pacers a 125-122 victory Sunday over the Chicago Bulls. Haliburton’s game-winning shot occurred after Zach LaVine missed a free throw that would have given the Bulls the lead with 22.6 second left. LaVine, who scored a game-high 42 points, was fouled on a 3-point attempt by Bennedict Mathurin and converted the first two free throw tries. After Haliburton’s 3-pointer, a game-tying shot attempt by Nikola Vucevic bounced off the rim. Mathurin added 17 points for the Pacers (29-36), while DeMar DeRozan scored 23 for the Bulls.
Tonight
Portland Trailblazers at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Minnesota Twins 6, Detroit Tigers 2
Los Angeles Dodgers 8, Chicago White Sox 4
Chicago Cubs 6, Colorado Rockies 5
Today
Detroit Tigers at Boston Red Sox, 1:05 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Seattle Mariners, 3:10 p.m.
White Sox are off
MLB – MLB says Clevinger won’t face discipline in investigation
Major League Baseball says it won’t impose any discipline against Chicago White Sox right-hander Mike Clevinger after completing an investigation of domestic abuse allegations. In a statement, the commissioner’s office says its investigation included interviews of more than 15 people, including Clevinger and a woman who said she is the mother of Clevinger’s child, as well as thousands of electronic communications and other documents. Clevinger has voluntarily agreed to submit to evaluations by the joint treatment boards under the CBA and to follow any recommendations.
Tennis – Djokovic withdraws after failed bid to play Indian Wells
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming BNP Paribas Open after losing his bid to enter the United States unvaccinated to play in the Southern California event. Play in the combined ATP-WTA event begins Wednesday at Indian Wells Tennis Garden and runs through March 19. Djokovic had requested a vaccine waiver to enter the U.S., but Homeland Security denied it. The U.S. is ending its COVID-19 emergency declaration on May 11, which is too late for Djokovic to play at Indian Wells and Miami.
EPL – Biggest loss in 90 years for Man U in 7-0 rout at Liverpool
Liverpool has brought Manchester United crashing down to earth with a stunning 7-0 rout in the Premier League at Anfield. It was United’s worst competitive defeat in more than 90 years. Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah struck twice and Roberto Firmino scored the other with six of the goals coming in an explosive second-half performance. The score also eclipsed Liverpool’s previous best victory against United, which was a 7-1 win in 1895. Liverpool took advantage of losses for top four rivals Newcastle and Tottenham on Saturday to strengthen its own bid to qualify for the Champions League.
Golf – PGA – Kurt Kitayama breaks through in wild finish at Bay Hill
Kurt Kitayama kept finishing one shot behind the game’s best players. He beat them all at Bay Hill on Sunday for his first PGA Tour victory. Kitayama made a triple bogey on the ninth hole to let everyone back into the Arnold Palmer Invitational. And then he beat them with a clutch birdie putt on the 17th hole, and a 50-foot lag putt to an inch for par on the 18th. He finished with a 72 and a one-shot win over Rory McIlroy and Harris English. Jordan Spieth, defending champion Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay and Tyrrell Hatton were two behind.
NASCAR – William Byron wins at Las Vegas as Hendrick dominates
William Byron took the lead on the second-to-last lap of overtime to win the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas and put an exclamation mark on a dominant day for Hendrick Motorsports. The top three drivers were from Hendrick, with Byron beating teammates Kyle Larson and Alex Bowman. Bowman won last year’s March race at Las Vegas. This is Byron’s fifth career victory in his six seasons. He led 176 laps and won both stages.
IndyCar – Marcus Ericsson wins rough IndyCar season-opening race
Marcus Ericsson outlasted the carnage on the downtown streets of St. Petersburg for a surprise victory for Chip Ganassi Racing. It was the fourth career IndyCar victory for the Swedish former Formula One driver. But it was a messy opener in which Jack Harvey was taken to a hospital for observation. Helio Castroneves needed an ice pack and X-rays. A pair of cars went airborne, the leaders crashed each other and the entire Andretti Autosport fleet was eliminated.
NCAAHKY – College Hockey
Big Ten Tournament – Round 1
Yesterday
Michigan State 4, Notre Dame 2 MSU wins series 2-1
NBAGL – NBA “G” League
Yesterday
Lakeland Magic 110, Grand Rapids Gold 98
Westchester Knicks 121, Windy City Bulls 120
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Yesterday
Kalamazoo Wings 3, Tulsa Oilers 1
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Yesterday
Women’s Softball
Lincoln Land Community College 6, Lake Michigan College 0
Hocking College 14, Lake Michigan College 4
Today
Women’s Softball
Lake Michigan College vs. Illinois Valley Community College, 9:00 p.m./11:30 a.m. Doubleheader
Men’s Baseball
Lake Michigan College vs. Century College, 4:45 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Saturday
Girls Basketball – District FinalsDivision 1 at Portage Northern
Kalamazoo Central 45, Lakeshore 26
Division 1 at Battle Creek Lakeview
Coldwater 35, Battle Creek Lakeview 32
Division 2 at Vicksburg
Olivet 48, Vicksburg 33
Division 3 at Coloma
Buchanan 67, Brandywine 57
Division 4 at Mendon
Colon 42, Mendon 26
Tonight
Boys Basketball – District Quarterfinals
Division 1 at Kal. Loy Norrix (1st round at local sites)
St. Joseph at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.
Division 1 at Battle Creek Central
Coldwater vs. Harper Creek, 5:30 p.m.
Gull Lake vs. Sturgis, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Niles
Buchanan vs. Dowagiac, 5:30 p.m.
Edwardsburg vs. Niles, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Paw Paw (1st round at local sites)
Three Rivers at Paw Paw, 7:00 p.m.
Constantine at Vicksburg, 7:00 p.m.
Parchment at Battle Creek Pennfield, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Hamilton
Holland Christian vs. Hamilton, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Fennville
Holland Black River vs. Fennville, 5:30 p.m.
Saugatuck vs. Wyoming Potter’s House, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Watervliet
Cassopolis vs. Coloma, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Hartford
Bangor vs. Bloomingdale, 5:30 p.m.
Hartford vs. Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Galesburg-Augusta
Comstock vs. Delton-Kellogg, 5:30 p.m.
Kal. Christian vs. Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Union City
Centreville vs. Quincy, 5:30 p.m.
White Pigeon vs. Union City, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Our Lady of the Lake
New Buffalo vs. Countryside, 5:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake vs. Michigan Lutheran, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Lawrence
Marcellus vs. Kalamazoo Heritage, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Colon
Athens vs. Burr Oak, 5:30 p.m.
Mendon vs. Coldwater Pansophia, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Battle Creek St. Philip
Battle Creek Academy vs. Calhoun Christian, 5:30 p.m.
Climax-Scotts vs. Battle Creek St. Philip, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Martin
Wyoming West Michigan Lutheran vs. Martin, 7:00 p.m.
This week on The Coaches, we talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Boys Basketball from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar…
As you heard live on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. Joel Cordes was at the Titans gym as Michigan Lutheran faced River Valley in the Division 4 Girls District Championship Game.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Illinois 91, Michigan 87 – 2OT
Michigan’s Hunter Dickinson (1) scores over Illinois’ Coleman Hawkins (33) and Ty Rodgers during the second overtime period of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won in double overtime 91-87. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Illinois 91, Michigan 87 – 2OT – Illinois holds off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime
Matthew Mayer scored 24 points, Terrence Shannon Jr. added 21 and Illinois held off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime. Mayer opened the second overtime with a 3-pointer and a layup and the Fighting Illini (20-10, 11-8 Big Ten Conference) never trailed again. Mayer made 8 of 20 shots with four 3-pointers and added seven rebounds. Shannon sank only 4 of 14 shots — missing all five of his 3-point attempts — but he made 13 of 16 free throws, including 3 of 4 in the final 10 seconds to preserve the win. He also snagged seven rebounds and had four assists. Hunter Dickinson finished with 31 points and a career-high 16 rebounds to lead the Wolverines (17-13, 11-8). The 7-foot-1 junior has 12 double-doubles this season. Kobe Bufkin added 23 points and six rebounds. Jett Howard contributed 15 points and five boards before fouling out.
Tonight
Central Michigan at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
Ohio State at Michigan State, 12:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 11:00
Notre Dame at Clemson, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday
Michigan at (15) Indiana, 4:30 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 4:00
NCAAMBKB – Davis falls short in bid to break Maravich’s scoring mark
Antoine Davis missed his shot at making history. Detroit Mercy’s star guard finished four points shy of breaking Pete Maravich’s NCAA career scoring record, a mark that has stood since 1970. Davis, who leads the nation with a 28.4 points per game average, entered Thursday’s Horizon League tournament game against Youngstown State needing 26 to pass “Pistol” Pete’s mark. Davis finished with 22 after being slowed by a fourth foul. He missed four 3-pointers in the final two minutes of the intense loss. Davis finished with 3,664 points to Maravich’s 3,667. Maravich set his record in just three years at LSU.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Yesterday
2023 Big Ten Women’s Tournament – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Michigan State 67, Nebraska 64
(17) Michigan 63, Penn State 61
Michigan State 67, Nebraska 64 – Hagermann, Michigan State women edge Nebraska 67-64
DeeDee Hagemann scored 18 points and assisted on Kamaria McDaniel’s clutch 3-pointer with just over a minute to go and ninth-seeded Michigan State held off eighth-seeded Nebraska 67-64 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. McDaniel’s 3 gave the Spartans a 67-56 lead with 1:06 to go and they held on to earn a quarterfinal date with top-seeded and second-ranked Indiana on Friday. Michigan State didn’t advance until Nebraska missed two good looks at a tying 3-pointer following a Spartans offensive foul with 15.9 seconds to go. Moira Joiner had 16 points for Michigan State and McDaniel added 12 points. Jaz Shelley scored 24 points for the Cornhuskers.
(17) Michigan 63, Penn State 61 – No. 17 Michigan women hold off Penn State in B10 Tournament
Laila Phelia and Emily Kiser scored 13 points each and Michigan and survived a Penn State comeback for a 63-61 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. The 17th-ranked and fifth-seeded Wolverines will play fourth-seeded Ohio State in Friday quarterfinals. The Buckeyes swept Michigan in two regular-season meetings. Leigha Brown added 12 points and nine rebounds and Elise Stuck had 11 points. Marisa McKenna and Leilani Kapinus scored 16 points each and Alexa Williamson 12 for the 13th-seeded Lady Lions.
Today
2023 Big Ten Women’s Tournament – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Michigan State vs. (2) Indiana, 12:30 p.m.
(17) Michigan vs. (14) Ohio State, 3:00 p.m.
2023 ACC Women’s Tournament – Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC
NC State vs. (10) Notre Dame, 2:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Seattle Kraken 5, Detroit Red Wings 4 – OT
Dallas Stars 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (35) stops a Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) shot in the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Kraken 5, Red Wings 4 – OT – Bjorkstrand’s OT goal gives Kraken 5-4 win over Red Wings
Oliver Bjorkstrand scored his second goal on a power play with 1:27 left in overtime, lifting the Seattle Kraken to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings dealt two key players in the two days leading up to the NHL trade deadline on Friday. seemingly conceding they won’t make the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The Kraken are on pace to make their first postseason appearance in their second season as a Western Conference wild card or as one of the top three teams in the Pacific Division. Seattle’s Jared McCann also scored twice. Detroit got goals from Ben Chiarot, Adam Erne, Jonatan Berggren, and Jake Walman.
Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) moves the puck away from Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (4) and left wing Brett Seney (62) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)Stars 5, Blackhawks 2 – Roope Hintz scores 3 times as Stars beat Blackhawks 5-2
Roope Hintz extended his scoring streak to four games with three goals and the Dallas Stars beat Chicago 5-2 in the Blackhawks’ first home game since the Patrick Kane trade. Jamie Benn snapped a tie in the third period and Matt Murray made 19 saves in his NHL debut, helping Dallas to its third win in four games. Back at home after Kane was dealt to the New York Rangers on Tuesday, Chicago dropped its third straight game. The Blackhawks showed a Kane tribute video during the first period and fans thanked the three-time Stanley Cup champion with chalk messages in a United Center parking lot. Cole Guttman and Seth Jones had the goals for Chicago.
Saturday
Detroit at NY Islanders, 12:30 p.m.
Nashville at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday
Detroit at Philadelphia, 6:00 p.m.
NHL – Wings and Blackhawks active before the trade deadline
Chicago’s Max Domi was dealt to Dallas on the forward’s 28th birthday. The move was announced after the Stars’ 5-2 victory — and after Domi was scratched for what the Blackhawks said was “roster management.” Dallas also got minor league goaltender Dylan Wells from Chicago for veteran goaltender Anton Khudobin and a 2025 second-round pick. NHL-leading Boston got the action going Thursday by acquiring winger Tyler Bertuzzi from Detroit for a top-10 protected first-round pick in 2024 and a fourth-rounder in 2025. The Red Wings are retaining half of Bertuzzi’s salary for the rest of the season. Bertuzzi is a 28-year-old pending free agent winger who gives Boston depth up front and insurance for injured winger Taylor Hall.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
San Antonio Spurs 110, Indiana Pacers 99
Spurs 110, Pacers 99 – Sochan, Vassell lead Spurs past Pacers in Popovich’s absence
Jeremy Sochan had 22 points and 13 rebounds for his first career double-double and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Indiana Pacers 110-99. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich missed the game because of an illness. Devin Vassell scored 18 points for the Spurs in his return after being out for 25 games following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. Popovich and lead assistant Brett Brown were out with non-COVID-19 illnesses. Popovich is expected to return for Saturday’s home game against Houston. Spurs assistant Mitch Johnson collected his first victory in Popovich’s absence. San Antonio has won two straight after dropping a franchise-record 16 in a row. Buddy Hield had 27 points to lead the Pacers.
Tonight
Phoenix at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
Detroit at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday
Indiana at Chicago, 3:30 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 10, Baltimore Orioles 3
Chicago Cubs 6, Oakland A’s 1
Chicago White Sox 6, Colorado Rockies 4
Today
Detroit Tigers (SS) at Philadelphia Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Cincinnati Reds at Chicago White Sox, 3:05 p.m.
Detroit Tigers (SS) at New York Yankees, 6:35 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres, 8:40 p.m.
NFL – Jalen Carter, top NFL prospect, posts bond in fatal crash
Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter has returned to the NFL scouting combine after turning himself in to Athens police Wednesday night and posting a combined bond of $4,000 on charges of reckless driving and racing in relation to a fatal crash that killed a teammate and team staffer. Carter, projected as one of the top players in next month’s NFL draft, left the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis after being informed of the arrest warrant issued in conjunction with the Jan. 15 crash that killed teammate Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member. Carter says he expects to be “fully exonerated.”
NBAGL – NBA “G” League
Last Night
Motor City Cruise 103, Grand Rapids Drive, 91
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Iowa Wild at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Tonight
Tulsa Oilers at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Last Night
Women’s Basketball
Southwestern Michigan College 64, Lansing Community College 54
Men’s Basketball
Southwestern Michigan College 75, Lansing Community College 74
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball (regular season)
SMAC
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 52, St. Joseph 47
Non-Conference
Brandywine 50, Lakeshore 33
Bridgman 48, Buchanan 42
Kalamazoo Hackett 47, Berrien Springs 36
Coldwater 52, Portage Central 41
Schoolcraft 68, Portage Northern 66 – OT
Marshall 53, Battle Creek Lakeview 50
Wyoming Potter’s House 62, Allegan 46
Calhoun Christian 69, Delton-Kellogg 60
Lawton 53, Kalamazoo Heritage 40
BC Pennfield 53, Kalamazoo Christian 42
Fruitport Calvary Christian 83, Martin 36
SAC
South Haven 46, Coloma 34
Watervliet 65, Saugatuck 38
Wolverine
Otsego 81, Vicksburg 38
Paw Paw 50, Sturgis 38
Plainwell 49, Edwardsburg 42
Niles 69, Three Rivers 56
BCS
Eau Claire 73, Michigan Lutheran 51
Our Lady of the Lake 53, Covert 30
Countryside 56, Howardsville Christian 49
River Valley 58, New Buffalo 42
Southwest 10
White Pigeon 62, Decatur 47
Mendon 55, Hartford 46
Marcellus 46, Bangor 40
Lawrence 71, Centreville 65
Cassopolis 64, Comstock 35
Tonight
Girls Basketball – District Finals (Weather permitting)Division 1 at Portage Northern
Kalamazoo Central vs. Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Division 1 at Battle Creek Lakeview
Coldwater vs. Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Dowagiac vs. Edwardsburg, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Vicksburg
Olivet vs. Vicksburg, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Parchment
Otsego vs. Plainwell, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Bloomingdale
Gobles vs. Watervliet, 6:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Lawton
Kalamazoo Christian vs. Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Constantine
White Pigeon vs. Bronson
Division 3 at Coloma
Brandywine vs. Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Michigan Lutheran
Michigan Lutheran vs. River Valley, 7:00 p.m. Game on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Division 4 at Decatur
Martin vs. Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Mendon
Mendon vs. Colon, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan State 80, Nebraska 67
Toledo 99, Central Michigan 65
Bowling Green 88, Eastern Michigan 68
Miami (OH) 77, Western Michigan 62
Michigan State 80, Nebraska 67 – Spartans hit 12 3s in second half to overcome Cornhuskers
Joey Hauser, Tyson Walker and Jaden Akins combined for 14 of Michigan State’s 16 3-pointers and the Spartans roared back from a frigid first half to beat Nebraska 80-67. In the second half, the Spartans hit 12 of 17 from the arc and shot 68% overall in outscoring the Cornhuskers 54-29. Hauser had six 3-pointers and 20 points, Walker 19 points and three 3s and Akins 17 points with five 3s. A.J. Hoggard added 10 points and a career-high 14 assists. Keisei Tominaga had 20 points with four 3s to lead the Cornhuskers, who had a four-game win streak snapped.
Toledo 99, Central Michigan 65 – Millner scores 32 as Toledo beats Central Michigan 99-65
Setric Millner Jr.’s 32 points led Toledo over Central Michigan 99-65 on Tuesday night. The Chippewas (10-20, 5-12) were led by Reggie Bass, who posted 27 points and four assists.
Bowling Green 88, Eastern Michigan 68 – Bowling Green wins 88-68 over Eastern Michigan
Samari Curtis’ 25 points helped Bowling Green defeat Eastern Michigan 88-68. Orlando Lovejoy led the Eagles (8-22, 5-12) in scoring, finishing with 15 points.
Miami (OH) 77, Western Michigan 62 – Lairy scores 21, Miami knocks off Western Michigan
Mekhi Lairy had 21 points in Miami of Ohio’s 77-62 victory against Western Michigan on Tuesday night. Lairy also added five rebounds for the RedHawks (12-18, 6-11 Mid-American Conference). Tray Maddox Jr. finished with 25 points and three steals for the Broncos (7-23, 3-14). Owen Lobsinger added 11 points and six rebounds for Western Michigan.
Tonight
(25) Pittsburgh at Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Ottawa Senators 6, Detroit Red Wings 1
Arizona Coyotes 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1
Senators 6, Red Wings 1 – Sens’ 4-goal burst in 1st period fuels sweep of Red Wings
Tim Stutzle scored on a penalty shot in the first period and had two assists, and Austin Watson scored twice as the Ottawa Senators beat Detroit 6-1 and completed a two-game sweep of the Red Wings. Claude Giroux, Alex DeBrincat and Brady Tkachuk also scored for Ottawa. Mads Sogaard stopped 16 shots. With their four-goal outburst in the first period, the Senators are the first team in NHL regular-season history to score a power-play goal, a short-handed goal, an even-strength goal and a penalty shot goal in a period. Dominik Kubalik scored for the Red Wings. Ville Husso made 21 saves.
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Boris Katchouk tries to gather the puck after falling down in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)Coyotes 4, Blackhawks 1 – Vejmelka, Coyotes beat Blackhawks 4-1 after Kane trade
Nick Schmaltz had a goal and an assist, Karel Vejmelka stopped 23 shots and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Patrick Kane-less Chicago Blackhawks 4-1. The Blackhawks came out flat after their star player was traded to the New York Rangers in a three-way deal that included Arizona earlier in the day. The Coyotes took advantage with first-period goals by Travis Boyd and Barrett Hayton. Jack McBain scored in the second and Vejmelka was sharp after allowing six goals in a loss to Calgary his last start. Andreas Athanasiou scored late in the third period and Alex Stalock allowed four goals on 33 shots for Chicago.
FILE – Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, in Denver. The New York Rangers acquired Kane in a trade with the Blackhawks on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, reuniting the star winger with former teammate Artemi Panarin and stamping the Blueshirts as a Stanley Cup contender in the loaded Eastern Conference. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)NHL – Rangers acquire star winger Patrick Kane from Blackhawks
The New York Rangers have acquired Patrick Kane in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Rangers sent a conditional second-round draft pick and a future fourth-rounder to Chicago and a third-rounder in 2025 to Arizona to complete the deal. Kane joins the Rangers after waiving his no-movement clause to leave the only NHL organization he has played for. The 34-year-old won the Stanley Cup three times with the Blackhawks and was playoff MVP in 2013. Getting Kane is the latest big move by New York in the team’s pursuit of its first championship since 1994.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Toronto Raptors 104, Chicago Bulls 98
Indiana Pacers 124, Dallas Mavericks 122
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) is fouled by Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)Raptors 104, Bulls 98 – Raptors beat Bulls 104-98 for 8th victory in 10 games
Pascal Siakam scored 20 points, Gary Trent Jr. had 19 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Chicago Bulls 104-98 on Tuesday night for their eighth victory in 10 games. O.G. Anunoby added 17 points and Jakob Poeltl had 14 to help the Raptors win their fourth straight at home. Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points points and Zach LaVine had 17. DeMar DeRozan scored 13 points against his former team as Chicago fell to 10-21 on the road. The Bulls had won back-to-back home games after losing six straight before the All-Star break, holding both Brooklyn and Washington below 90 points, but couldn’t keep that streak going north of the border.
Pacers 124, Mavericks 122 – Haliburton scores 32, Pacers hold off Doncic, Mavs, 124-122
Tyrese Haliburton scored 32 points and won a duel of birthday boys with Luka Doncic, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 124-122 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic had 39 points and nine rebounds on his 24th birthday. He fell to 1-4 in games with Kyrie Irving since the superstars were paired in a deal with Brooklyn before the trade deadline. Irving scored 16 points, but his 3-pointer just before the buzzer was the last of five misses in the final two minutes with Dallas trailing by two. The 23-year-old Haliburton was born on Feb. 29. Myles Turner scored 24 points with several big fourth-quarter buckets against his hometown team.
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Toronto Blue Jays 6, Detroit Tigers 4
Chicago White Sox 4, Arizona Diamondbacks 1
Milwaukee Brewers 6, Chicago Cubs 3
Today
Pittsburgh Pirates at Detroit Tigers, 1:05 p.m.
Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox, 3:05 p.m.
Seattle Mariners at Chicago Cubs, 3:05 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Hokies’ Kitley, Irish’s Ivey lead ACC season honors
Virginia Tech’s Elizabeth Kitley has been named Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year for the second straight season while Notre Dame’s Niele Ivey has been named coach of the year. The league announced its award winners Tuesday, with Kitley repeating after averaging 18.8 points and a league-best 10.7 rebounds. The 6-foot-6 senior also became the program’s all-time leading scorer last week in a game that ended with her hitting a jumper at the buzzer to win at No. 18 North Carolina. Ivey led the 10th-ranked Fighting Irish to the regular-season title.
NFL – Bears hire Luke Steckel as assistant offensive line coach
The Chicago Bears have hired longtime Tennessee Titans assistant Luke Steckel as assistant offensive line coach. Steckel spent the past two seasons as the Titans tight ends coach and had served in a variety of roles on their staff after being hired in 2013. The move comes three weeks after Tennessee announced he was moving to run game analyst, with Tony Dews switching from coaching running backs to tight ends. Steckel interviewed for the Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator opening, but that job went to Kellen Moore last month.
NCAAFB – NCAA football panel out to shorten games; player safety goal
College football administrators are looking at ways to reduce the number of plays in games in the name of player safety. A tweak in clock operating procedures is likely the first step. The NCAA Football Rules Committee is meeting in Indianapolis this week and recommendations it forwards and approved in the spring would take effect next season. The average number of plays per game in the Bowl Subdivision has hovered at 180 the past three seasons. NFL games average 154. The NCAA rules committee is looking at keeping the clock moving when a team makes a first down.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Last Night
Women’s Basketball
Southwestern Michigan College 59, Lake Michigan College 35
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 84, Glen Oaks Community College 69
Men’s Basketball
Southwestern Michigan College 62, Lake Michigan College 59
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 85, Glen Oaks Community College 79
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball (regular season)Grand Haven 65, St. Joseph 57
- After trailing 15-10 after the first quarter, host Grand Haven took the lead in the second quarter and withstood a late comeback by St. Joe in a 65-57 win over the Bears. Chase Sanders led the Bears with 19 points, while Joron Brown had 13 and Luke Lehner had 12. Harrison Sorelle had 31 points to lead the Buccaneers.
Lakeshore 59, Battle Creek Lakeview 58 – OT
- Lakeshore got a career high 29 points from Jack Carlisle as the Lancers defeated Battle Creek Lakeview 59-58 in overtime. Jackson Bushu added 10 for Lakeshore.
Benton Harbor 84, Coloma 40
Michigan Lutheran 42, Bridgman 41
- Ty Johnson led Michigan Lutheran with 13 points, while Micah Herbst and Adam Conrad had 10 each in the Titans 42-41 win over Bridgman. Riley Gloi had 15 to lead the Bees.
Holland Black River 70, Our Lady of the Lake 68 – OT
- Owen McLoughlin had a game high 40 points, but Our Lady of the Lake fell at Holland Black River 70-68 in overtime. Will Lage added 24 points for the Lakers.
Wyoming Lee 76, Countryside 50
Berrien Springs 66, South Haven 59 – 2 OT
Portage Central 65, Caledonia 64
Holt 62, Mattawan 59
Muskegon 67, Kalamazoo Central 60
Gull Lake 67, Parchment 60
Three Rivers 62, Constantine 53
Niles 74, Dowagiac 35
Brandywine 55, Edwardsburg 53
Otsego 43, Coldwater 38
Lawton 64, Paw Paw 54 – 2 OT
Schoolcraft 65, Plainwell 45
Galesburg-Augusta 55, Zion Christian 44
Hopkins 62, Delton-Kellogg 33
Fruitport Calvary Christian 90, Saugatuck 67
Muskegon West MI Christian 55, Martin 41
Wyoming Tri-Unity 63, Fennville 40
Bloomingdale 58, Bangor 48
Cassopolis 59, Centreville 37
Comstock 64, Decatur 49
Lawrence 56, Hartford 44
- Christian Smith scored 23 points to lead Lawrence to a 56-44 win over Hartford.
White Pigeon 72, Marcellus 34
Tonight
Girls Basketball – District Semifinals
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Niles vs. Dowagiac, 5:30 p.m.
Benton Harbor vs. Edwardsburg, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Division 1 at Portage Northern
Mattawan vs. Kalamazoo Central, 5:30 p.m.
Lakeshore vs. Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Division 1 at Battle Creek Lakeview
Coldwater vs. Battle Creek Central, 5:30 p.m.
Gull Lake vs. Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Vicksburg
Three Rivers vs. Olivet, 5:30 p.m.
Vicksburg vs. Marshall, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Parchment
Otsego vs. Paw Paw, 5:30 p.m.
Plainwell vs. Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Bloomingdale
Hartford vs. Gobles, 5:30 p.m.
Watervliet vs. Bloomingdale, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Lawton
Delton-Kellogg vs. Kalamazoo Christian, 5:30 p.m.
Lawton vs. Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Constantine
White Pigeon vs. Centreville 5:30 p.m.
Bronson vs. Union City, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Coloma
Coloma vs. Brandywine, 5:30 p.m.
Buchanan vs. Cassopolis, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Michigan Lutheran
New Buffalo vs. Michigan Lutheran, 5:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake vs. River Valley, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Decatur
Martin vs. Zion Christian, 5:30 p.m.
Lawrence vs. Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Mendon
Howardsville Christian vs. Mendon, 5:30 p.m.
Colon vs. Marcellus, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Ottawa Senators 6, Detroit Red Wings 2
Anaheim Ducks 4, Chicago Blackhawks 2
Detroit Red Wings center Pius Suter (24) pushes Ottawa Senators left wing Tim Stutzle (18) off the puck during second-period NHL hockey game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)Senators 6, Red Wings 2 – Giroux has goal, 3 assists as Senators beat Red Wings 6-2
Claude Giroux scored the tiebreaking goal and had three assists, Thomas Chabot had a goal and two assists and the Ottawa Senators beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2. Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, Drake Batherson and Jake Sanderson also scored to help Ottawa win its second straight after a two-game skid. Cam Talbot finished with 22 saves. David Perron and Tyler Bertuzzi scored goals for the Red Wings, who have lost two straight after winning seven of eight. Magnus Hellberg had 36 saves.
Anaheim Ducks’ Isac Lundestrom (21) celebrates after his goal with Trevor Zegras (11) as Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) stands in front of his net during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Ducks 4, Blackhawks 2 – Ducks snap Blackhawks’ 5-game win streak with 4-2 victory
Max Jones scored the go-ahead goal, Troy Terry had a goal and an assist, and the Anaheim Ducks ended the Chicago Blackhawks’ five-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory on Monday night. Isac Lundestrom and Jakob Silfverberg also scored, Mason McTavish had three assists, and the Ducks won their third straight game. Lukas Dostal made 24 saves after losing his previous five starts. Tyler Johnson had a power-play goal and an assist, and Andreas Athanasiou scored for the Blackhawks, who had been on their longest run of sustained success since winning five in a row in January 2020. Petr Mrazek gave up four goals on 33 shots.
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Ottawa Senators, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Arizona Coyotes, 9:00 p.m.
NHL – Maple Leafs up ante in East by making trade with Blackhawks
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired forward Sam Lafferty and defenseman Jake McCabe from the Chicago Blackhawks. Their latest big trade comes the day after division-rival Tampa Bay paid a hefty price to acquire forward Tanner Jeannot from Nashville. Talent continues to flow to Eastern Conference contenders ahead of the NHL trade deadline Friday. In recent days, New Jersey got big winger Timo Meier from San Jose and Boston traded with Washington for Garnet Hathaway and Dmitry Orlov. Toronto sent a conditional 2025 first-round pick, a second-rounder in 2026, prospect Pavel Gogolev and forward Joey Anderson to the Blackhawks for Lafferty, McCabe and conditional fifth-round picks in 2024 and ‘25. Chicago is retaining half of McCabe’s salary. Dubas, in his fifth season as Leafs general manager, said talks with Chicago counterpart Kyle Davidson predated trades by the Lightning and Bruins, but isn’t downplaying the value of keeping up knowing how difficult the first couple of rounds will be this spring.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Charlotte Hornets 117, Detroit Pistons 106
Detroit Pistons guard Rodney McGruder (17) drives to the basket while defended by Charlotte Hornets forward JT Thor (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)Hornets 117, Pistons 106 – Ball fractures ankle in Hornets’ 117-106 win over Pistons
LaMelo Ball made six 3-pointers before breaking his right ankle in the third quarter, and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Detroit Pistons 117-106 for their fifth straight victory. Terry Rozier scored 22 points and Gordon Hayward had 19 points for Charlotte, which is still second-to-last in the Eastern Conference standings — ahead of only Detroit. Ball finished with 18 points. He was hurt on a non-contact play, and the Hornets announced after the game that he had fractured his right ankle. Hamidou Diallo and James Wiseman each scored 23 points for the Pistons.
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors, 7:30 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Toledo at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Bowling Green, 7:00 p.m.
Miami (OH) at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan State at Nebraska, 9:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 8:00
NCAAMBKB – Houston stays at number 1
The top five spots in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll remained the same. The rest of the AP Top 25 was a big jumble. Houston was No. 1 for the second straight week in the poll released Monday, receiving 49 first-place votes from a 62-person media panel. No. 2 Alabama had five first-place votes and No. 3 Kansas received eight. UCLA and Purdue rounded out the top 5. The Boilermakers held at No. 5 despite losing to No. 15 Indiana. The rest of the poll, only No. 20 Providence kept the same position from last week.
NCAAWBKB – 36 weeks and counting for South Carolina
South Carolina is No. 1 for the 36th consecutive week. That ties Louisiana Tech for the second-longest run atop The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll in history. Only UConn with 51 weeks has a longer streak. Indiana stayed at No. 2 despite a last-second loss to Iowa. Utah was third with LSU and Maryland rounding out the top five. Iowa was seventh with Virginia Tech eighth. UConn fell five spots to ninth after losing to St. John’s. Notre Dame is 10th. South Florida re-entered the Top 25 at No. 25. Florida State dropped out.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Chicago Cubs (ss) 12, Cleveland Guardians 4
Arizona Diamondbacks 3, Chicago Cubs (ss) 0
Chicago White Sox 10, Seattle Mariners 1
New York Yankees 8, Detroit Tigers 5
Today
Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays, 1:07 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Arizona Diamondbacks, 3:10 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers, 3:10 p.m.
Tennis – Novak Djokovic breaks record for most weeks ranked No. 1
Novak Djokovic has broken the record for the most time spent at No. 1 in the professional tennis rankings by a man or woman. He begins his 378th week in the ATP’s top spot on Monday to surpass Steffi Graf’s 377 leading the WTA. Djokovic already held the men’s mark. He eclipsed Roger Federer’s old ATP standard of 310 weeks in March 2021. Djokovic returned to No. 1 this time by winning the Australian Open in January. After Djokovic and Graf on the all-time No. 1 weeks list are Martina Navratilova with 332 and Serena Williams with 319. The computerized rankings began in the 1970s.
Soccer – US women’s soccer coach paid 27% as much as men’s coach
U.S. women’s coach Vlatko Andonovski earned 27% as much as American men’s coach Gregg Berhalter in the year ending last March 31, down slightly from 28% in the previous year. Andonovski earned $446,495, according to the U.S. Soccer Federation’s tax filing, including $50,000 in bonus money for the Americans’ third-place finish in the Tokyo Olympics. Berhalter earned $1,641,398, including $300,000 in bonus money in a year that included winning the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
NBAGL – NBA “G” League
Last Night
Lakeland Magic 123, Motor City Cruise 108
Tonight
Grand Rapids Gold at Memphis Hustle, 8:00 p.m.
Glen Oaks Community College 63, Southwestern Michigan 55
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Today
Kalamazoo Wings at Indy Fuel, 10:30 a.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Southwestern Michigan College at Lake Michigan College, 5:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College at Glen Oaks Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Southwestern Michigan College at Lake Michigan College, 7:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College at Glen Oaks Community College, 5:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Basketball – District Quarterfinals
Division 1 at Portage Northern (1st round at local sites)
Mattawan 52, St. Joseph 48
- After St. Joe took a 1 point lead with 78 seconds left, Mattawan outscored St. Joe 5-0, all at the free throw line and held on for a 52-48 win over the Bears. Delaney Elsmore had a game high 22 points for Mattawan, who advance to play top seed Kalamazoo Central on Wednesday. Jaslynn Ward had 13 points to lead St. Joe, who finish the season at 8-14. Eleah Hedstrom added 12 and Elenor Conway scored 11 points for St. Joe.
Lakeshore 52, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 42
- Emily Lockman led the Lancers with 18 points as Lakeshore advanced to Wednesday’s District Semifinals against Portage Central, after a 52-42 win over Kalamazoo Loy Norrix. Paige Lies added 13 for the Lancers while Megan Wurster had 10.
Portage Central 43, Portage Northern 38
Division 1 at Battle Creek Lakeview
Battle Creek Central 44, Harper Creek 24
Gull Lake 54, Sturgis 20
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Benton Harbor 43, Berrien Springs 32
- Benton Harbor slowly started pulling away as the Tigers defeated Berrien Springs 43-32 in the opening round at Edwardsburg. Desrae Kyles led the Tigers with 15 points while Jmya Jordan had 14 in the Tigers win. Grace Constable led the Shamrocks with 10 points. Benton Harbor advances to Wednesday’s semifinal matchup against host Edwardsburg at 7:00, which will be live on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM.
Division 2 at Vicksburg
Marshall 47, Battle Creek Pennfield 38
Division 2 at Hopkins
Hamilton 62, Allegan 30
Division 3 at Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale 49, Bangor 35
Division 3 at Lawton
Delton-Kellogg 42, Comstock 15
Lawton 45, Galesburg-Augusta 39
Division 3 at Constantine
Union City 39, Constantine 31
Division 3 at Coloma
Cassopolis 54, Bridgman 34
Division 4 at Michigan Lutheran
Our Lady of the Lake 52, Watervliet Grace Christian 13
New Buffalo wins over Countryside Academy by forfeit
Division 4 at Decatur
Byron Center Zion Christian 41, Decatur 23
Lawrence 69, Eau Claire 22
Division 4 at Mendon
Marcellus 34, Burr Oak 30
Tonight
Boys Basketball
St. Joseph at Grand Haven, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Benton Harbor at Coloma, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Bridgman, 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Holland Black River, 7:00 p.m.
Wyoming Lee at Countryside, 6:30 p.m.
South Haven at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Caledonia, 7:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Holt, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Muskegon, 7:00 p.m.
Parchment at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Constantine, 7:30 p.m.
Niles at Dowagiac, 7:15 p.m.
Brandywine at Edwardsburg, 7:00 p.m.
Coldwater at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Lawton at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m.
Plainwell at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Vicksburg, 7:15 p.m.
GR West Mi Aviation at Allegan, 7:15 p.m.
Zion Christian at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Hopkins, 7:15 p.m.
Martin at Muskegon West MI Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Fennville at Wyoming Tri-Unity, 7:00 p.m.
Bangor at Bloomingdale, 7:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Decatur at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Hartford at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
Marcellus at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – Michigan High School AP Rankings
Boys Basketball
Division 1
1. Detroit Cass Tech (5) (21-0) 75
2. Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (20-1) 70
3. North Farmington (17-1) 64
4. Grand Blanc (19-2) 59
5. Muskegon (19-2) 57
6. Ann Arbor Huron (19-1) 48
7. Detroit U-D Jesuit (17-4) 43
8. Kalamazoo Central (18-2) 41
9. Grand Rapids Northview (17-4) 38
10. Port Huron Northern (18-3) 23
Others receiving votes: Lansing Waverly 22, Grosse Pointe South 16, Okemos 14, Warren De La Salle 9, Mason 7, Hamtramck 3, River Rouge 3, Saline 2, Troy 2, Mattawan 2, Jackson 1, Oak Park 1.
Division 2
1. Warren Michigan Collegiate (3) (18-2) 71
2. Warren Lincoln (18-4) 63
3. Olivet (20-0) 62
4. Romulus Summit Academy (2) (18-2) 61
5. Grand Rapids South Christian (18-3) 49
6. Grand Rapids Christian (15-5) 39
7. Hart (20-0) 38
8. Standish Sterling Central (18-0) 37
9. Grand Rapids Catholic Central (15-6) 31
10. Big Rapids (17-2) 25
Others receiving votes: Ferndale 21, Ludington 20, Boyne City 17, Croswell-Lexington 13, Bridgeport 12, Cadillac 12, Kingsford 9, Onsted 5, Benton Harbor 4, Flat Rock 4, Wyoming Lee 3, Saginaw 2, Marshall 1, Whitehall 1.
Division 3
1. Detroit Loyola (3) (20-1) 87
2. Laingsburg (1) (19-0) 80
3. Flint Beecher (2) (16-3) 79
4. Napoleon (19-0) 64
5. Iron Mountain (18-1) 55
6. Grandville Calvin Christian (19-1) 52
7. Watervliet (18-3) 45
8. Brandywine (18-2) 42
9. Traverse City St. Francis (17-3) 41
10. Ecorse (13-3) 23
Others receiving votes: Blanchard Montabella 23, Cass City 23, Brown City 21, McBain 21, Saginaw Nouvel 20, Maple City Glen Lake 9, Ovid-Elsie 8, Bad Axe 5, Beal City 4, Jonesville 4, Riverview Gabriel Richard 4, Elkton-Pigeon Bay Port Laker 3, Erie-Mason 3, New Haven 2, Tawas 2.
Division 4
1. Painesdale Jeffers (3) (19-1) 71
2. Munising (19-1) 61
3. Taylor Trillium Academy (16-1) 59
4. Hillman (18-2) 44
5. Baldwin (19-1) 43
6. Genesee Christian (2) (15-5) 42
7. Lake Leelanau St Mary (15-3) 39
7. Powers North Central (15-4) 39
9. Mio Au Sable (17-1) 37
(tie) Wyoming Tri-unity Christian (15-5) 37
Others receiving votes: Bellevue 34, Ironwood 27, Gaylord St. Mary 27, Rudyard 7, Onaway 7, Kingston 6, Watersmeet 5, Mackinaw City 4, McBain Northern Michigan Christian 4, Detroit Douglass 4, Hillsdale Academy 2, Norway 1.
Girls Basketball
Division 1
1. West Bloomfield (4) (20-2) 74
2. Rockford (21-1) 67
3. Flint Carman Ainsworth (1) (19-0) 65
4. Detroit Renaissance (18-1) 62
5. Grosse Pointe North (19-2) 53
6. Farmington Hills Mercy (19-3) 49
7. Wayne Memorial (17-5) 39
8. Byron Center (19-3) 35
9. Temperance Bedford (21-1) 29
10. DeWitt (20-2) 27
Others receiving votes: Coldwater 18, North Farmington 15, Jackson Northwest 12, Kalamazoo Central 11, Canton Salem 9, Holt 8, Utica Ford 8, Saline 6, 18, Grand Blanc 6, Belleville 5, Lake Orion 2.
Division 2
1. Grand Rapids West Catholic (5) (21-0) 75
2. Detroit Edison (16-3) 70
3. Chelsea (21-1) 64
4. Lake Fenton (22-0) 59
5. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard (19-3) 56
6. Haslett (21-1) 50
7. Vicksburg (22-0) 44
8. Frankenmuth (19-2) 38
9. Lansing Catholic (17-5) 37
10. North Branch (20-2) 27
Others receiving votes: Goodrich 25, Wixom St. Catherine of Siena Academy 16, Escanaba 11, Detroit Country Day 8, Dearborn Divine Child 6, Big Rapids 5, Redford Westfield Prep 3, Standish-Sterling 3, Olivet 1, Warren Fitzgerald 1, Marysville 1.
Division 3
1. Buchanan (1) (19-1) 70
2. Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory (3) (15-6) 68
3. Blissfield (21-1) 59
4. Lake City (1) (21-1) 55
5. Hancock (19-1) 53
6. Dansville (18-2) 41
7. Hemlock (19-3) 38
8. Traverse City St. Francis (19-2) 36
9. Kent City (19-3) 31
(tie) Brandywine (20-2) 31
Others receiving votes: Sanford-Meridian 21, Calumet 15, Ovid-Elsie 14, McBain 13, Evart 10, Hart 9, Ithaca 7, Sandusky 6, Watervliet 5, Brooklyn Columbia Central 5, Bronson 4, Elk Rapids 3, Plymouth Christian Academy 2, Harbor Springs 2, East Jackson 1, Saginaw Valley Lutheran 1.
Division 4
1. Maple City Glen Lake (5) (18-2) 75
2. Kingston (21-1) 68
3. Mackinaw City (21-1) 61
4. Gaylord St. Mary (19-3) 58
5. St. Charles (20-2) 54
6. Petersburg Summerfield (19-3) 42
7. Norway (19-3) 27
8. Baraga (17-5) 24
9. Martin (17-4) 23
(tie) Pittsford (18-3) 23
Others receiving votes: Portland St. Patrick 20, Cedarville 18, Colon 14, Hillman 13, Lake Linden-Hubbell 13, Fowler 12, Brethren 11, Morenci 11, Ontonagon 9, Genesee Christian 6, Ewen-Trout Creek 5, Carney-Nadeau 4, Manistee Catholic Central 4, Indian River-Inland Lakes 3, Adrian Lenawee Christian 2.
Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin (2) drives on Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) in overtime of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Yesterday
Michigan 87, Wisconsin 79 – OT
Michigan 87, Wisconsin 79 – OT – Bufkin, Dickinson lead Michigan past Wisconsin 87-79 in OT
Kobe Bufkin scored 28 points, Hunter Dickinson had 23, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer that sent the game into overtime, and Michigan outlasted Wisconsin 87-79 on Sunday. The Badgers kept chipping away at a 35-27 halftime deficit and eventually took a 61-59 lead on a driving layup by Max Klesmit with 3:06 remaining in regulation. There were two ties and three lead changes in the final 2:19, the last tie coming on Dickinson’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer. There were also two ties and three lead changes early in overtime before Michigan took control with a 10-0 run. Dug McDaniel finished with 20 points for the Wolverines. Dickinson added 10 rebounds for his fifth double-double in the last seven games. Connor Essegian had 24 points for Wisconsin. Michigan wraps up the regular season with road games against Illinois on Thursday and No. 17 Indiana on Sunday.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Yesterday
(10) Notre Dame 68, Louisville 65
Wisconsin 78, (12) Michigan 70
(10) Notre Dame 68, Louisville 65 – No. 10 Notre Dame overcomes Miles injury to clinch ACC
Sonia Citron scored 27 points and No. 10 Notre Dame overcame the loss of star guard Olivia Miles to a knee injury to beat Louisville 68-65 and clinch the ACC regular season title. Miles, who leads the Irish in several categories, was hurt with 2:35 remaining before halftime Sunday while diving for a loose ball. The sophomore returned to the bench in the third quarter with the knee wrapped in ice and eventually a bandage before watching Notre Dame rally from a 33-24 halftime deficit and take the lead for good in the fourth quarter. Hailey Van Lith had 23 points for Louisville.
Wisconsin 78, (12) Michigan 70 – Pospisilova scores 25, Wisconsin women top No. 12 Michigan
Julie Pospisilova scored 25 points and Wisconsin made 12 of 14 free throws in the final two minutes to upset No. 12 Michigan 78-70 to close the Big Ten regular season. Maty Wilke added 15 points for the Badgers, who secured the No. 10 seed for the league tournament and avoided a first-round game on Wednesday for the first time. Wisconsin had not beaten Michigan since 2014. Maddie Nolan hit five 3-pointers and scored 21 points for the Wolverines, who were without leading scorers Leigha Brown (18.2) and Laila Phelia (17.0), go into the league tournament as the five seed.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Yesterday
Chicago 102, Washington Wizards 82
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, top, drives to the basket against Washington Wizards guard Jordan Goodwin during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Bulls 102, Wizards 82 – DeRozan, LaVine combine for 56, Bulls zoom past Wizards
DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, Zach LaVine added 27 and the Chicago Bulls overcame their shooting woes from long range to beat the Washington Wizards 102-82. Alex Caruso and LaVine each sank 3-pointers midway through the third quarter to turn a one-point deficit into a 57-52 lead the Bulls wouldn’t relinquish. Before the consecutive 3s, the Bulls converted only one of their first 16 3-point attempts. Bradley Beal scored 18 points for the Wizards who lost their second consecutive game. They played without forward-center Kristaps Porzingis due to left knee soreness and guard Monte Morris was scratched less than an hour before tip off because of lower back soreness.
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Charlotte Hornets, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – Blazers’ Lillard has 71 pts and 13 3s, then gets drug tested
Lillard set franchise and career highs with 71 points which tied for the most in the NBA this season and 13 3-pointers and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game losing streak with a 131-114 victory over the Houston Rockets. Lillard tied Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell for the most points in a game this season after Mitchell also scored 71 in a win over Chicago on Jan. 2. Lillard broke his own franchise mark of 61 points, which he’d done twice, on a 3-pointer with 4:42 left that also broke his career record for 3s in a game with 11. Lillard’s 13 3-pointers were one shy of the NBA record set by Golden State’s Klay Thompson in 2018.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Ottawa Senators, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Anaheim Ducks, 10:00 p.m.
FILE – Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates during before an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Newark, N.J. The New York Rangers have begun the machinations necessary if a trade for Patrick Kane were to materialize. They traded winger Vitali Kravtsov to the Vancouver Canucks and put forward Jake Leschyshyn on waivers on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. That could clear the cap space to get Kane from Chicago. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)NHL – Beyond Kane, much uncertainty ahead of NHL trade deadline
A handful of big moves already have been made well ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Plenty more are expected before Friday at 3 p.m. Eastern. Patrick Kane going from Chicago to the New York Rangers is the most highly anticipated deal on the docket. Aside from that, there is plenty of uncertainty and additional big-name players who could change places. Sunday alone brought Timo Meier getting traded from San Jose to New Jersey, Tanner Jeannot going from Nashville to Tampa Bay and Ivan Barbashev from St. Louis to Vegas. In the next few days, Arizona’s Jakob Chychrun is likely to be traded, too.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Baltimore Orioles 10, Detroit Tigers 6
Los Angeles Angels 7, Chicago White Sox 0
Los Angeles Dodgers 9, Chicago Cubs 4
Today
Cleveland Guardians at Chicago Cubs (SS), 3:05 p.m.
Chicago Cubs (SS) at Arizona Diamondbacks, 3:10 p.m.
Seattle Mariners at Chicago White Sox, 3:05 p.m.
Detroit Tigers at New York Yankees, 6:35 p.m.
Golf – PGA – Chris Kirk, after 8-year wait, wins the Honda Classic
Chris Kirk waited nearly eight years to win a PGA Tour event again. Waiting one more hole on Sunday was no problem. Kirk stuck his approach to the par-5 18th to tap-in range, and his birdie on the first hole of a playoff lifted him past Eric Cole for the victory at the Honda Classic on Sunday. Cole had a chance, playing his third shot from the sand to just outside of 10 feet for a birdie that would have extended the playoff. But it lipped out, and Kirk nudged his ball in for his fifth career win.
Golf – LIV – Charles Howell III with 63 wins in Mexico for 1st LIV title
Charles Howell III has won the LIV Golf opener in Mexico. This one finally felt easy. Howell shot a 63 in the final round at Mayakoba thanks to a hot putter. He wound up winning by four shots over Peter Uihlein. Howell picked up $4 million for the individual title and an additional $1 million for leading his team Crushers to a nine-shot win. Uihlein was still in range of Howell until the 12th hole. Uihlein had to hit three tee shots. Only two of them counted but it added to a triple bogey. He battled back for a 68.
NASCAR – Kyle Busch gets 1st RCR victory in Fontana’s NASCAR farewell
Kyle Busch sent Fontana off in style. The veteran stormed up from the back after an early penalty and earned his first victory for Richard Childress Racing while winning on this Southern California track for the fifth time. Busch held off Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain in NASCAR’s final race on the gloriously weathered asphalt at Auto Club Speedway, which will soon be demolished to make room for a half-mile track. Busch drove his Chevrolet to victory in only his second race with RCR, which scooped him up in December after his 15-year tenure with Joe Gibbs Racing ended.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Saturday
Women’s Basketball
Marian Ancilla 65, Lake Michigan College 56
Southwestern Michigan 58, Glen Oaks Community College 52
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College 90, Marian Ancilla 81
Glen Oaks Community College 63, Southwestern Michigan 55
MHSAA – High School Sports
Tonight
Girls Basketball – District Quarterfinals
Division 1 at Portage Northern (1st round at local sites)
St. Joseph at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Division 1 at Battle Creek Lakeview
Harper Creek vs. Battle Creek Central, 5:30 p.m.
Gull Lake vs. Sturgis, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Benton Harbor vs. Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Vicksburg
Marshall vs. Battle Creek Pennfield, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Hopkins
Hamilton vs. Allegan, 6:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Bloomingdale
Bangor vs. Bloomingdale, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Lawton
Comstock vs. Delton-Kellogg, 5:30 p.m.
Lawton vs. Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Constantine
Union City vs. Constantine, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Coloma
Cassopolis vs. Bridgman, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Michigan Lutheran
Our Lady of the Lake vs. Watervliet Grace Christian, 7:00 p.m.
New Buffalo wins over Countryside Academy by forfeit
Division 4 at Decatur
Decatur vs. Byron Center Zion Christian, 5:30 p.m.
Lawrence vs. Eau Claire, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Mendon
Marcellus vs. Burr Oak, 7:00 p.m.
As hear on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. Joe Cordes was in Portage as Lakeshore faced Portage Northern.
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week this week is Demarion Travis of Eau Claire High School boys basketball. Demarion is a senior at Eau Claire. For the Week Demarion had 51 points in the Beavers 108-65 win over Covert and had 22 points in Eau Claire’s 65-52 win over Countryside Academy. The 83 points scored moved him to just 12 points from breaking Eau Claire’s all time career scoring record. A record he broke on Friday night with a 30 point performance in a 74-35 win at Our Lady of the Lake. WSJM Sports Director Dave Wolf talked with Demarion on Friday afternoon, and again on Friday night after the record breaking game.
This week, we talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Girls Basketball from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar…
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan 58, Rutgers 45
Michigan forward Terrance Williams II (5) dribbles the ball away from Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J.,Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)Michigan 58, Rutgers 45 – Michigan trails early, pulls away from Rutgers for 58-45 win
Dug McDaniel scored 16 points and had five steals as Michigan rallied from an early 10-point deficit to earn a 58-45 win over Rutgers on Thursday night. Michigan was without Jett Howard, who averages just under 15 points per game, and the Wolverines managed just a McDaniel 3-pointer over the first six minutes while the Scarlet Knights opened a 13-3 lead. Kobe Bufkin finished with 14 points with three steals and three assists for Michigan (16-12, 10-7). Hunter Dickinson posted a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Cam Spencer paced Rutgers (17-11, 9-8) with 11 points and seven rebounds. Clifford Omoruyi had 10 points and 10 boards. Michigan plays host to Wisconsin on Sunday. The win lifts the Wolverines into a three-way tie with Maryland and No. 17 Indiana for third place in the Big Ten Conference with three games left in the regular season. The top four finishers earn a bye into the conference quarterfinals.
Saturday
Michigan State at Iowa, 12:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 11:00
Northern Illinois at Central Michigan, 2:00 p.m.
Ball State at Eastern Michigan, 3:30 p.m.
Western Michigan at Akron, 7:00 p.m.
Notre Dame at Wake Forest, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday
Wisconsin at Michigan, 2:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 1:30
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(12) Michigan 71, Rutgers 53
(10) Notre Dame 76, Georgia Tech 53
Eastern Michigan 61, Buffalo 57
Saturday
Kent State at Eastern Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Michigan State at Penn State, 2:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Northern Illinois, 2:00 p.m.
Ohio at Western Michigan, 2:00 p.m.
Sunday
(10) Notre Dame at Louisville, 12:00 p.m.
(12) Michigan at Wisconsin, 2:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Orlando Magic 108, Detroit Pistons 106
Boston Celtics 142, Indiana Pacers 138 – OT
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) celebrates after scoring the game-winning basket as time expired while Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks, left, looks for a ruling during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)Magic 108, Pistons 106 – Wendell Carter beats buzzer with tip-in, Magic beat Pistons
Wendell Carter Jr. tipped in Paolo Banchero’s missed layup at the buzzer to give the Orlando Magic a 108-106 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Franz Wagner added 21 points, and Carter controlled the boards in the fourth quarter, finishing with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Jaden Ivey led Detroit with 25 points. He hit a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds left to tie it.
Celtics 142, Pacers 138 – OT – Tatum has 31, breaks tie late in OT, Celtics outlast Pacers
Jayson Tatum scored 31 points, including the final four in the last minute of overtime, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the Indiana Pacers 142-138. Jaylen Brown added 30 points as the Celtics improved the NBA’s best record to 43-17. It was 138-all with 56.2 seconds left before Tatum hit a pair of free throws. He capped the scoring with a tip-in off the glass with 10.4 seconds to go. Myles Turner tied his career high with 40 points for the Pacers. He made a career-best eight 3-pointers and Indiana shot 22 of 49 overall on 3s.
Tonight
Brooklyn at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
Toronto at Detroit, 12:00 p.m.
Indiana at Orlando, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday
Washington at Chicago, 3:30 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 4, New York Rangers 1
Detroit Red Wings right wing Filip Zadina (11) is pursued by New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)Red Wings 4, Rangers 1 – Red Wings boost NHL playoff push, beat Rangers 4-1
Filip Zadina scored the go-ahead goal midway through the second period and Ville Husso made 30 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Rangers 4-1. The Red Wings have surged into the playoff picture with seven wins in eight games, giving them a chance to earn a wild card and end a seven-year postseason drought. Vincent Trocheck pulled New York into a 1-all tie shortly before Zadina scored. Jaroslav Halak stopped 19 shots for the Rangers, who have dropped three straight since a seven-game winning streak.
Saturday
Tampa Bay Lightning at Detroit Red Wings, 8:00 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at San Jose Sharks, 10:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies at Detroit Tigers, 1:05 p.m.
San Diego Padres at Chicago White Sox, 3:05 p.m.
San Francisco Giants at Chicago Cubs, 3:05 p.m.
MLB – MLB’s bigger bases could lead to more steals, fewer injuries
Major League Baseball is introducing bigger bases this season as part of a flurry of changes designed to put more action and athleticism back in the game. The bases are expanding from 15-inch squares to 18 inches, which cuts down the distance between them by 4 1/2 inches. The distance between third and home and home and first was trimmed by 3 inches. With the new bases, major league teams could try a more aggressive approach on the basepaths. The bases also could help prevent injuries.
NCAAFB – Jim Harbaugh: Michigan good place to be despite challenges
Jim Harbaugh says that Michigan might not be perfect, but that the football program “doesn’t get any better” compared to other programs. Since losing in the College Football Playoff semifinals, Harbaugh interviewed with the Denver Broncos and talked to the NCAA about alleged violations. He also fired an assistant coach under investigation by police. Harbaugh said multiple coaches on his staff had conversations with NFL teams but chose to stay at the school, adding: ““People do what they think is best for them professionally and personally.”
Golf – PGA – Horschel, Bramlett lead Honda Classic with 1st-round 65s
Billy Horschel has never won a PGA Tour event in his home state of Florida. His quest to change that is off to a fine start. Horschel shot a 5-under 65 on Thursday, tying him with Joseph Bramlett for the first-round lead in the Honda Classic at PGA National. Bramlett had a bogey-free round. Horschel had six birdies and one bogey. Pierceson Coody and Justin Suh were one shot back. Coody is playing his first PGA Tour event as a professional on a sponsor exemption. He’s a two-time winner in 15 starts on the Korn Ferry Tour since turning pro last summer.
Golf – LIV – LIV Golf’s 2nd season has team concept, new faces, TV deal
LIV Golf embarks on its second season with more emphasis on the team concept and a few new faces. Dustin Johnson is coming off a big year with the Saudi-funded rival league. He amassed just over $35.6 million in eight tournaments. There was minor movement among the teams. LIV Golf was not able to add big stars to its roster during the offseason. The highest-ranked player was Thomas Pieters of Belgium at No. 35 in the world. The first tournament starts Friday at Mayakoba. The Mexican resort hosted a PGA Tour event in the fall.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Last Night
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College 66, Kellogg Community College 53
- Kalyah Watson had a game high 19 points to lead Lake Michigan College to a 66-53 win at Kellogg Community College. The win by LMC clinches a berth in the playoffs.
Men’s Basketball
Kellogg Community College 94, Lake Michigan College 84
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, Cancelled
BCS
Howardsville Christian 59, Covert 37
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Portage Northern at Lakeshore, Cancelled
Portage Central at St. Joseph, Cancelled
Mattawan 47, Gull Lake 43
Loy Norrix at Battle Creek Lakeview, Cancelled
Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, Cancelled
SAC
Bloomingdale 43, Cassopolis 33
Hartford 62, Centreville 44
White Pigeon 38, Decatur 37 – OT
Non-Conference
Watervliet 56, Michigan Lutheran 33
Dowagiac 45, Niles 14
Brandywine 69, River Valley 20
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Lakeshore at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m. WSJM
St. Joseph at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Loy Norrix, Cancelled
BCS
Eau Claire at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:30 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Covert, 6:00 p.m.
River Valley at Countryside Academy, 7:30 p.m.
New Buffalo at Howardsville Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Lakeland
Berrien Springs at Benton Harbor, 7:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Dowagiac, 7:00 p.m.
SAC
Watervliet at Coloma, 7:15 p.m.
Bridgman at South Haven, 7:15 p.m.
Allegan at Fennville, 7:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Constantine, 8:00 p.m.
Martin at Delton-Kellogg, 7:30 p.m.
Gobles at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Holland Black River, 7:30 p.m.
Parchment at Lawton, 7:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Schoolcraft, 7:30 p.m.
Wolverine
Vicksburg at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m.
Otsego at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m.
Niles at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m.
Sturgis at Three Rivers, 7:15 p.m.
Southwest 10
Hartford at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Lawrence at Centreville, 7:00 p.m.
Bangor at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
Comstock at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
BCS
Eau Claire at Our Lady of the Lake, 6:00 p.m.
New Buffalo at Howardsville Christian, 6:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Vicksburg at Edwardsburg, 6:00 p.m.
Otsego at Paw Paw, 6:00 p.m.
Niles at Plainwell, 6:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Three Rivers, 6:00 p.m.
SAC
Watervliet at Coloma, 7:15 p.m.
Allegan at Fennville, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Constantine, 6:30 p.m.
Martin at Delton-Kellogg, 6:00 p.m.
Gobles at Galesburg-Augusta, 6:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Holland Black River, 6:00 p.m.
Parchment at Lawton, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Schoolcraft, 6:00 p.m.
Boys Swimming and Diving
SMAC Conference at Battle Creek Lakeview, 11:00 a.m.
Wrestling – State Quarterfinals
Division 2 at Wings Event Center, Kalamazoo
Lakeshore vs. Plainwell, 6:45 p.m.
Division 3 at Wings Event Center, Kalamazoo
Constantine vs. Clinton, 4:30 p.m.
Division 4 at Wings Event Center, Kalamazoo
Martin vs. New Lothrop, 12:00 p.m.
*State Semifinals at Finals are Saturday, also at Wings Event Center – Kalamazoo
Saturday
Boys Basketball
St. Joseph at Mattawan, 2:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Brownstown Woodhaven, 3:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
North Carolina 63, Notre Dame 59
Notre Dame’s Cormac Ryan (5) drives past North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)North Carolina 63, Notre Dame 59 – Love, Bacot lead North Carolina past Notre Dame 63-59
Caleb Love and Armando Bacot scored 16 points each and Bacot had a milestone double-double, leading North Carolina to a 63-59 victory over Notre Dame. Bacot grabbed 11 rebounds for his 67th career double-double, tying him with Tom Burleson for the fourth most in ACC history. Tim Duncan had the most with 87. Up 59-58 with 38 seconds left, North Carolina worked the shot clock before Leaky Black missed a shot with 11 seconds left. North Carolina grabbed the offensive rebound, and after another miss and offensive rebound, Love was fouled and made two free throws for a three-point lead. The teams then exchanged a series of free throws and North Carolina sealed it. Cormac Ryan had 14 points, Trey Wertz 13, and J.J. Starling 10 for Notre Dame (10-18, 2-15).
Tonight
Michigan at Rutgers, 8:30 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 8:00
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Yesterday
Bowling Green 80, Central Michigan 72
Ball State 80, Western Michigan 41
Michigan State 71, Minnesota 67
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic, 7:00 p.m.
Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – NBA teams get ready to make 4th-quarter push for playoffs
There are six teams in the NBA that look pretty comfortably in playoff position. There are four other teams that pretty much know they’re not going anywhere. That leaves 20 teams for the last 10 playoff spots. The NBA’s All-Star break ends Thursday night. And there’s only 28% of the season left, which means it’s time for teams to start really jostling for playoff position.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Chicago Blackhawks 4, Dallas Stars 3
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) scores against Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)Blackhawks 4, Stars 3 – Kane, Domi lead big Blackhawks rally in 4-3 win over Stars
Patrick Kane and Max Domi scored two goals apiece, and the Chicago Blackhawks erased a three-goal deficit in a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars. The Central Division-leading Stars have lost five in a row, including the past two against last-place teams. The Central cellar-dwelling Blackhawks won their fourth in a row. They rallied from a 3-0 deficit in the second period. Kane and Domi assisted on each other’s first goal and finished with three points apiece. Tyler Seguin and captain Jamie Benn scored 79 seconds apart in the first period for Dallas.
Tonight
New York Rangers at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – Blackhawks acquire D-man Nikita Zaitsev, picks from Senators
The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Nikita Zaitsev and draft picks from the Ottawa Senators for future considerations. Chicago got a 2023 second-round pick and 2026 fourth in exchange for taking on the remainder of Zaitsev’s contract. The 31-year-old Russian defenseman is signed through next season at a salary cap hit of $4.5 million. Chicago now has the ability to flip Zaitsev to another team before the March 3 trade deadline or any time over the next year. Zaitsev has five goals in 28 games this season. He has 110 points in 444 NHL regular-season and playoff games.
MLB – Ferguson Jenkins to be honored with statue in hometown
Ferguson Jenkins’ hometown will honor the baseball Hall of Famer with a statue. Chatham-Kent will unveil a 9-foot bronze figure of the 80-year-old former pitcher on June 10. It is a replica of the statue by sculptor Lou Cella that was unveiled outside Chicago’s Wrigley Field last May. Jenkins was 284-226 with a 3.34 ERA and 3,192 strikeouts in 19 big league seasons for Philadelphia, the Cubs, Texas and Boston. Jenkins was a three-time All-Star. He won 20 or more games each year from 1967-72, was voted the 1971 NL Cy Young Award and in 1991 became the first Canadian inducted into the baseball Hall.
MLB – MLB curtails infield shift, hopes for more singles, speed
One of MLB’s most visible rule changes for 2023 is a sizable curtailing of infield shifts. The practice had grown exponentially over the past several years and has been partially blamed for a steady league-wide decline in batting average. The new rule states that all four infielders must have both feet within the outer boundary of the infield — and two infielders must be on each side of second base — when the pitch is delivered. MLB has also mandated that the infield dirt cutout have uniform dimensions in all 30 ballparks. The outfield edge of the dirt must be 95 feet from the front of the pitching rubber.
Tennis – Djokovic hopes to play in US despite being unvaccinated
Novak Djokovic says he has asked American authorities for special permission to enter the United States to play tennis tournaments in California and Florida despite being unvaccinated against the coronavirus. The Transportation Security Administration has said the requirement for foreign air travelers to be fully vaccinated against the disease would be in place at least until mid-April. The tournament in Indian Wells will be played from March 6-19 and the Miami Open is scheduled from March 20-April 2. The top-ranked Serb says “I have a big desire to be there.” Djokovic is one of the most high-profile athletes who is unvaccinated against COVID-19.
Olympics – Russia’s sports exile persists 1 year after invading Ukraine
Russia’s reintegration into the world of sports one year after the invasion of Ukraine began threatens to create the biggest rift in the Olympic movement since the Cold War. Russia remains excluded from many international sporting events but that could soon change. Next year’s Paris Olympics are fast approaching and qualifying events are under way. The International Olympic Committee is working to bring athletes from Russia and ally Belarus back into competition but not everyone agrees. Ukraine and several of its allies say any return for Russia would be unacceptable. The IOC says excluding Russian and Belarusian athletes entirely would be discriminatory.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Kellogg Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Kellogg Community College, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
St. Joseph at Mattawan, PPD to 2/25
Brandywine 60, Niles 51
Eau Claire at Galesburg-Augusta, PPD
Girls Basketball
Bridgman 41, Our Lady of the Lake 24
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, 5:45 p.m.
BCS
Howardsville Christian at Covert, 6:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Portage Northern at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Loy Norrix at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, 4:15 p.m.
Non-Conference
Michigan Lutheran at Watervliet, 7:30 p.m.
Dowagiac at Niles, 7:00 p.m.
River Valley at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan State 80, (17) Indiana 65
Eastern Michigan 66, Western Michigan 59
Buffalo 63, Central Michigan 35
Michigan State’s Malik Hall (25) goes to the basket gainst Indiana’s Race Thompson, left, MIller Kopp (12) and Trayce Jackson-Davis, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)Michigan State 80, (17) Indiana 65 – Michigan State tops Indiana in 1st home game since shootings
Tyson Walker shook off a slow start to score 23 points and lifted Michigan State to an 80-65 win over No. 17 Indiana on Tuesday night in its first home game since last week’s shootings on campus that killed three students and hospitalized five others. The Spartans surged into the lead late in the first half after Walker started making 3-pointers following an 0-for-4 start from the field and were ahead by double digits for much of the second half. The Hoosiers relied heavily on Trayce Jackson-Davis, who had 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists. The victims, survivors and first responders from last week’s shootings were recognized with pregame remarks. There was also a moment of silence that was broken by the Michigan State band playing “MSU Shadows,” when Izzo looked left, right, high and low at fans in the stands. In the front row of the student section, white shirts were placed on eight seats to save them for the eight students shot on campus. The funeral for the last of the three students killed was earlier Tuesday.
EMU 66, WMU 59 – Bates scores 17, Eastern Michigan beats Western Michigan
Emoni Bates scored 17 points to help Eastern Michigan defeat Western Michigan 66-59 on Tuesday night. Bates also contributed seven rebounds for the Eagles (7-21, 4-11 Mid-American Conference). Noah Farrakhan finished 6 of 10 from the field to add 15 points. Colin Golson Jr. shot 4 of 5 from the field to finish with 10 points. The Eagles ended a five-game slide with the victory. Lamar Norman Jr. led the Broncos (7-21, 3-12) in scoring, finishing with 18 points. Seth Hubbard added 15 points and six rebounds for Western Michigan. In addition, Tray Maddox Jr. finished with 13 points.
Buffalo 63, CMU 35 – Jones scores 14 as Buffalo defeats Central Michigan 63-35
Curtis Jones scored 14 points as Buffalo beat Central Michigan 63-35 on Tuesday night. Jones added five assists and three steals for the Bulls (13-15, 7-8 Mid-American Conference). Isaiah Adams scored 12 points while shooting 4 for 9, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc, and added 11 rebounds and four steals. Zid Powell shot 3 for 10 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free throw line to finish with 10 points. Brian Taylor led the Chippewas (10-18, 5-10) in scoring, finishing with 12 points, six rebounds and two steals. Nicolas Pavrette added eight points, 12 rebounds and three blocks.
Tonight
North Carolina at Notre Dame, 9:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Today
Buffalo at Eastern Michigan, 12:00 p.m.
Bowling Green at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Western Michigan at Ball State, 6:30 p.m.
Minnesota at Michigan State, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – Bulls sign Beverley after ruling injured Ball out for season
The Chicago Bulls have signed veteran point guard Patrick Beverley and ruled point guard Lonzo Ball out for the season because of lingering discomfort in his surgically repaired left knee. The Bulls brought in Beverley to help solidify a position that has been a sore spot all season with Ball recovering from his second left knee surgery in less than a year and his third since entering the NBA in 2017 with the Los Angeles Lakers. The team says Ball’s focus now will be on resolving the discomfort he feels performing “high level basketball-related activities” and making “a full return” for next season. Beverley, a Chicago product, is a three-time All-NBA Defensive Team selection.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 3, Washington Capitals 1
Chicago Blackhawks 3, Vegas Golden Knights 2 – Shootout
Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper, right, looks on as Detroit Red Wings players celebrate a goal by Pius Suter during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Washington. The Red Wigs won 3-1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Red Wings 3, Capitals 1 – Red Wings beat Capitals 3-1 for 6th win in 7 games
Pius Suter scored two goals to help the Detroit Red Wings stay hot with a 3-1 win at the Washington Capitals. The Red Wings have won six of seven and passed the Capitals in the Eastern Conference wild-card race. They won even after captain Dylan Larkin was ejected for cross-checking T.J. Oshie in the face. Defensive defenseman Robert Hagg broke a 75-game goal drought and Ville Husso made 26 saves for the victory. Washington has lost five in a row in regulation for the first time since January 2014.
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Laurent Brossoit, left, can’t make a save a goal hit by Chicago Blackhawks center Tyler Johnson in a shootout of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. The Chicago Blackhawks won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Blackhawks 3, Golden Knights 2 – SO – Johnson scores in SO, Blackhawks edge Golden Knights 3-2
Tyler Johnson scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Chicago Blackhawks their third straight victory, 3-2 over the Vegas Golden Knights. Johnson beat Laurent Brossoit with a low shot in the third round of the tiebreaker after scoring a power-play goal with 55 seconds left in regulation to for force overtime. Johnson tied it on a screened shot from the high slot after Vegas defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was penalized for delay of game for lofting the puck over the glass and goalie Petr Mrazek was pulled for an extra attacker. Jack Eichel scored his 18th goal and Keegan Kolesar also connected for the Golden Knights, whose five-game winning streak ended. Rookie Cole Guttman scored in his second straight game for Chicago.
Tonight
Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars, 9:30 p.m.
WNBA – Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury
Brittney Griner will be back in the WNBA this season, once again playing with the Phoenix Mercury. Griner, who was a free agent, re-signed with the team Tuesday. The 32-year-old Griner had said she would return to Phoenix in a social media post in December, after she returned home from her 10-month detainment in Russia. Griner had been arrested at an airport just outside of Moscow on drug possession charges a year ago and was brought home in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange in December. The 6-foot-9 center last played for the Mercury in 2021 and helped the team reach the WNBA Finals. She averaged 20.5 points and 9.5 rebounds that season. Griner, who was drafted No. 1 in 2013 by the Mercury, was listed Saturday on Phoenix’s roster on the WNBA website. Since returning home from Russia, Griner has been out of the public spotlight, with the exception of appearances at the Super Bowl, the Phoenix Open and an MLK Day event in Phoenix, where she lives.
Golf – LIV – Column: LIV resumes after break that was anything but loud
The PGA Tour is coming off two big weeks with Scottie Scheffler winning in raucous Phoenix and Jon Rahm at Riviera. Tiger Woods caused the biggest buzz of all. Now it’s LIV Golf’s turn. The Saudi-funded league begins its second season and will be compared with two loud weeks on the PGA Tour, with two more to follow. AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson says this wasn’t a great offseason for LIV. It signed six players, none prominent. It also had four executives leave. The LIV season starts Friday in the Mexican resort of Mayakoba. One upside is a new television partner in The CW Network.
Golf – Woods, McIlroy break ground on high-tech golf league site
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are closer to seeing their high-tech golf league become reality. The ceremonial groundbreaking for the arena that will house the league that’s being called TGL was held Tuesday at Palm Beach State College. Woods and McIlroy are among the co-founders and were there for the first step of actual construction. Play will begin early next year. Woods and McIlroy so far have 11 players committed to the league. Besides them, the league will include world No. 1 Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas, Adam Scott, Collin Morikawa, Matt Fitzpatrick, Max Homa, Billy Horschel, Justin Rose and Xander Schauffele.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Kellogg Community College, Postponed
Southwestern Michigan College at Lansing Community College, Postponed
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Kellogg Community College, Postponed
Southwestern Michigan College at Lansing Community College, Postponed
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Our Lady of the Lake 45, New Buffalo 42 – 2 OT
Countryside 61, Michigan Lutheran 46
Buchanan 62, River Valley 53
Berrien Springs 46, Bridgman 39
South Haven 49, Constantine 42
Niles 59, Edwardsburg 48
Gobles 57, Delton-Kellogg 50
Kalamazoo Christian 53, Watervliet 50
Kalamazoo Hackett 61, Allegan 48
Lawton 44, Coloma 40
White Pigeon 57, Hartford 36
Howardsville Christian 71, Martin 52
Parchment 75, Paw Paw 52
Mendon 62, Bangor 31
Bloomingdale 75, Centreville 29
Decatur 48, Marcellus 46
Cassopolis 51, Lawrence 30
Comstock 60, Vermontville Maple Valley 53
Battle Creek Lakeview 54, Otsego 38
Portage Northern 47, Plainwell 44
Portage Central 65, Vicksburg 44
Girls Basketball
Dowagiac 36, Lakeshore 35
Brandywine 69, St. Joseph 30
New Buffalo 69, Watervliet Grace Christian 38
River Valley 45, Berrien Springs 29
Paw Paw 59, Gull Lake 53
Watervliet 44, Kalamazoo Hackett 35
Edwardsburg 68, Constantine 19
Martin 39, Howardsville Christian 28
Kalamazoo Christian 57, Allegan 29
Lawton 52, Fennville 17
Gobles 43, Delton-Kellogg 27
Mendon 53, Bangor 26
Bloomingdale 43, Centreville 36
Marcellus 46, Decatur 28
White Pigeon 52, Hartford 37
Cassopolis 49, Lawrence 46
Comstock 45, Vermontville Maple Valley 31
Vicksburg 48, Portage Central 31
Battle Creek Lakeview 41, Otsego 30
Plainwell 54, Portage Northern 39
Tonight
Boys Basketball
St. Joseph at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Brandywine at Niles, 7:15 p.m.
Eau Claire at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Our Lady of the Lake at Bridgman, 6:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Buffalo, 7:00 p.m.
(17) Indiana at Michigan State, 9:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 8:00
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Yesterday
(16) Ohio State 74, (12) Michigan 61
(16) Ohio State 74, (12) Michigan 61 – Harris, Ohio State women beat Michigan 74-61
Rikki Harris scored a career-high 23 points with five assists and seven steals, Taylor Thierry added 15 points and No. 16 Ohio State beat No. 12 Michigan 74-61 to complete a season sweep of the Wolverines. It was Ohio State’s first victory over a ranked team since topping Michigan 66-57 on New Year’s Eve. Taylor Mikesell made four 3-pointers and scored 12 for Ohio State (23-5, 12-5 Big Ten). Cotie McMahon had seven points, eight rebounds and seven assists. McMahon was named the Big Ten freshman of the week for the sixth time earlier on Monday after averaging 19.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. Leigha Brown scored a career-high 36 points with nine rebounds for Michigan.
NCAAMBKB – Houston back at No. 1 as Northwestern makes debut
Houston returned to No. 1 in the AP men’s college basketball poll for the third time this season while Northwestern and Texas A&M barged into the rankings after each had a pair of impressive wins last week. The Cougars picked up 48 first-place votes from the 62-member national media panel with just two weeks left in the regular season. Alabama dropped one spot after losing to Tennessee and routing Georgia in its lone week at No. 1. The Crimson Tide held onto seven first-place votes, while Kansas also earned seven to climb two spots to No. 3. North Carolina State and Florida Atlantic dropped out after each lost games last week.
NCAAWBKB – South Carolina’s No. 1 run in Top 25 hits 35 weeks
South Carolina remained No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll after topping Mississippi in overtime on Sunday. The Gamecocks have been No. 1 for 35 straight weeks, the third-longest streak of all time. They received 27 of the 28 first-place votes from the national media panel, marking the first time all season they weren’t a unanimous choice. Indiana got the other first-place vote and stayed second in the poll. The Hoosiers have won 14 consecutive games and are 9-0 against AP Top 25 teams this season — the most wins against ranked opponents of any team in the country. Stanford, UConn and LSU round out the top five teams.
| AP MEN’S TOP 25 | | 1 | Houston(48) | 25-2 | | 2 | Alabama(7) | 23-4 | | 3 | Kansas(7) | 22-5 | | 4 | UCLA | 23-4 | | 5 | Purdue | 24-4 | | 6 | Virginia | 21-4 | | 7 | Arizona | 24-4 | | 8 | Texas | 21-6 | | 9 | Baylor | 20-7 | | 10 | Marquette | 21-6 | | 11 | Tennessee | 20-7 | | 12 | Gonzaga | 23-5 | | 13 | Miami | 22-5 | | 14 | Kansas State | 20-7 | | 15 | Saint Mary’s | 24-5 | | 16 | Xavier | 20-7 | | 17 | Indiana | 19-8 | | 18 | UConn | 20-7 | | 19 | Creighton | 18-9 | | 20 | Providence | 20-7 | | 21 | Northwestern | 20-7 | | 22 | San Diego State | 21-5 | | 23 | Iowa State | 17-9 | | 24 | TCU | 18-9 | | 25 | Texas A&M | 20-7 | | AP WOMEN’S TOP 25 | | 1 | South Carolina(27) | 27-0 | | 2 | Indiana (1) | 26-1 | | 3 | Stanford | 25-3 | | 4 | UConn | 24-4 | | 5 | LSU | 25-1 | | 6 | Iowa | 22-5 | | 7 | Maryland | 22-5 | | 8 | Utah | 23-3 | | 9 | Virginia Tech | 22-4 | | 10 | Notre Dame | 22-4 | | 11 | Duke | 23-4 | | 12 | Michigan | 20-6 | | 13 | Oklahoma | 22-4 | | 14 | Arizona | 21-6 | | 15 | Villanova | 23-5 | | 16 | Ohio State | 22-5 | | 17 | UCLA | 21-6 | | 18 | Gonzaga | 25-3 | | 19 | Texas | 21-7 | | 20 | Iowa State | 17-7 | | 21 | Colorado | 21-6 | | 22 | North Carolina | 19-8 | | 23 | Florida State | 22-7 | | 24 | UNLV | 25-2 | | 25T | Middle Tennessee | 22-4 | | 25T | Illinois | 20-7 |
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Washington Capitals, 7:00 p.m.
Vegas Golden Knights at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
Olympics – Nations: No clarity on neutrality, no Olympics for Russia
The governments of 35 nations signed a statement calling on the IOC to clarify the definition of “neutrality” as it seeks a way to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international sports and next year’s Paris Olympics. The statement said the countries do not agree Russian and Belarusian athletes should be allowed back into competition as long as the lack of clarity and concrete details on a workable neutrality model aren’t addressed. The United States, Britain, France, Canada and Germany were among those signing. Those five countries brought nearly one-fifth of all the athletes to the Tokyo Games in 2021. The letter was the product of a Feb. 10 summit in London.
MLB – Cubs, RHP Michael Fulmer finalize $4M, 1-year contract
The Chicago Cubs have added Michael Fulmer to their bullpen, finalizing a $4 million, one-year contract with the right-hander. Fulmer played for Detroit and Minnesota last season, going 5-6 with 3.39 ERA in a career-high 67 appearances. He began the season with the Tigers and was traded to the Twins in August. Fulmer says conversations with former Cubs relievers Andrew Chafin and Daniel Norris cemented his decision to join the team.
MLB – Elvis Andrus to play 2nd base with Chicago White Sox
Elvis Andrus is joining the Chicago White Sox, stepping into the team’s opening at second base. Andrus has finalized a $3 million, one-year contract. The two-time All-Star has played shortstop for his entire big league career, but he is going to move over to second in his return to Chicago. To make room on the roster, left-hander Bennett Sousa was designated for assignment. The 34-year-old Andrus finished last season with Chicago, hitting .271 with nine homers and 28 RBIs in 43 games after he was cut by Oakland.
MLB – Milestones behind him, Cabrera hopes for fun final year
Miguel Cabrera sounds at ease with his decision to call it a career. The Detroit slugger joked with reporters in his usual playful way and insisted he doesn’t need opponents to lavish him with attention. That will likely come this season whether he wants it or not. Two decades after his big league debut as a 20-year-old Florida Marlin, Cabrera is entering his final season. He’s hoping for good health and more wins for the Tigers. Cabrera hit his 500th home run two years ago. Last season he reached 3,000 hits.
MLB – Major league teams searching for advantages with new rules
The only certainty about Major League Baseball’s new rules for the 2023 season is that everyone is going to push and pull on them in search of an edge. The size of the bases has been increased to 18-inch squares from 15. The new pitch clock is 15 seconds with no runners on base and 20 seconds with runners. The increasingly frequent infield shift has been eliminated, and there is a limit of two of what MLB calls disengagements — pickoff attempts or steps off the rubber — per plate appearance.
AHL – American Hockey League
Yesterday
Manitoba Moose 5, Grand Rapids Griffins 1
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
St. Joseph 47, Berrien Springs 42
- St. Joe rallied from a 40-30 deficit heading into the final quarter and outscored Berrien Springs 17-2 in the fourth quarter for a 47-42 win over the upset minded Shamrocks. Chase Sanders had 12 points to lead St. Joe while Matt Lanier and Luke Lehner had 11 points each. Allen Taylor had 14 points to lead Berrien Springs while Brady Blasko had 13.
Buchanan 61, Our Lady of the Lake 30
Brandywine 71, New Buffalo 27
Coloma 55, Dowagiac 51
Decatur 53, Bloomingdale 37
- Landon Fisher had 27 points for Decatur in the 53-37 win over Bloomingdale
Edwardsburg 65, Sturgis 42
Battle Creek Central 63, Gull Lake 48
Parchment 56, Portage Northern 49
Girls Basketball
Benton Harbor 47, Our Lady of the Lake 32
Athens 58, Michigan Lutheran 29
Bloomingdale 66, Decatur 33
Edwardsburg 65, Sturgis 9
Portage Northern 51, Parchment 26
Galesburg-Augusta 33, Climax-Scotts 26
Saugatuck 51, Kentwood Grand River 34
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Our Lady of the Lake at New Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
Countryside at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
River Valley at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Bridgman, 7:15 p.m.
South Haven at Constantine, 7:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Kalamazoo Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Allegan at Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:00 p.m.
Coloma at Lawton, 7:00 p.m.
Martin at Howardsville Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Mendon at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at Bloomingdale, 7:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Decatur, 7:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
Comstock at Vermontville Maple Valley, 7:00 p.m.
Otsego at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m.
Vicksburg at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Lakeshore at Dowagiac, 6:30 p.m.
Brandywine at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Watervliet Grace Christian at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at River Valley, 6:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Watervliet, 7:00 p.m.
Constantine at Edwardsburg, 7:00 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at Martin, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Allegan, 7:00 p.m.
Lawton at Fennville, 7:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Gobles, 5:30 p.m.
Bangor at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Decatur at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
Hartford at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
Vermontville Maple Valley at Comstock, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Vicksburg, 7:15 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Plainwell at Portage Northern, 7:15 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Basketball AP Rankings
Boys Basketball
Division 1
1. Detroit Cass Tech (5) (20-0) 75
2. Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (18-1) 67
(tie) North Farmington (17-1) 67
4. Grand Blanc (17-2) 59
5. Muskegon (17-2) 57
6. Detroit U-D Jesuit (16-3) 49
7. Ann Arbor Huron (17-1) 46
8. Kalamazoo Central (18-2) 38
9. Grand Rapids Northview (15-4) 35
10. Grosse Pointe South (16-3) 21
Others receiving votes: Port Huron Northern 19, Warren De La Salle 16, Lansing Waverly 12, Mason 9, Okemos 7, Grand Haven 6, Detroit King 5, Mount Pleasant 3, Port Huron 3, Troy 2, Hamtramck 2, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s 1, Oak Park 1.
Division 2
1. Romulus Summit Academy (5) (16-1) 75
2. Warren Lincoln (16-4) 65
3. Olivet (18-0) 62
4. Warren Michigan Collegiate (16-2) 57
5. Grand Rapids Christian (14-4) 45
6. Grand Rapids South Christian (16-3) 42
7. Big Rapids (16-1) 35
(tie) Grand Rapids Catholic Central (14-5) 35
9. Boyne City (17-2) 33
10. Benton Harbor (14-6) 25
Others receiving votes: Saginaw 22, Standish Sterling Central 21, Chelsea 17, Hart 17, Ferndale 16, Ludington 14, Bridgeport 5, Croswell-Lexington 4, Cadillac 4, Onsted 3, Marshall 1, Whitehall 1, Wyoming Lee 1.
Division 3
1. Detroit Loyola (4) (18-1) 88
2. Laingsburg (1) (18-0) 83
3. Flint Beecher (1) (15-3) 73
4. Watervliet (17-2) 67
5. Napoleon (18-0) 62
6. Iron Mountain (18-1) 57
7. Grandville Calvin Christian (17-1) 48
8. Brandywine (16-2) 42
9. Cass City (16-1) 34
10. Traverse City St. Francis (15-3) 27
Others receiving votes: Saginaw Nouvel 24, Blanchard Montabella 22, McBain 18, Maple City Glen Lake 15, Ovid-Elsie 13, Brown City 10, Ecorse 9, Jonesville 8, St. Ignace 8, Plymouth Christian 5, Beal City 4, New Haven 2, Detroit Edison 1.
Division 4
1. Taylor Trillium Academy (4) (16-0) 74
2. Painesdale Jeffers (1) (17-1) 65
3. Munising (17-1) 53
4. Lake Leelanau St Mary (15-2) 50
5. Hillman (16-1) 47
6. Powers North Central (14-3) 43
7. Baldwin (18-1) 42
8. Bellevue (17-1) 36
(tie) Mio Au Sable (16-1) 36
10. Genesee Christian (13-4) 33
Others receiving votes: Wyoming Tri-unity Christian 28, Ironwood 27, Gaylord St. Mary 21, Rudyard 9, Kingston 9, Onaway 7, Eau Claire 6, Detroit Douglass 5, Watersmeet 4, Pittsford 4, Norway 1.
Girls Basketball
Division 1
1. West Bloomfield (4) (18-2) 73
2. Detroit Renaissance (1) (19-0) 70
3. Rockford (19-1) 65
4. Flint Carman Ainsworth (17-0) 61
5. Wayne Memorial (17-4) 53
6. Grosse Pointe North (17-2) 49
7. Farmington Hills Mercy (17-3) 46
8. Byron Center (17-3) 30
9. DeWitt (18-2) 23
10. Temperance Bedford (20-1) 21
Others receiving votes: North Farmington 19, Coldwater 18, Jackson Northwest 16, Holt 12, Kalamazoo Central 11, Utica Ford 9, Saline 8, Grand Blanc 5, Belleville 5, Riverview 3, Lake Orion 2, Rochester 1.
Division 2
1. Grand Rapids West Catholic (5) (19-0) 75
2. Detroit Edison (15-3) 69
3. Chelsea (19-1) 66
4. Lake Fenton (20-0) 59
5. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard (17-3) 53
6. Haslett (20-1) 51
7. Vicksburg (20-0) 45
8. Frankenmuth (17-2) 35
9. Goodrich (18-2) 26
(tie) North Branch (18-2) 26
Others receiving votes: Lansing Catholic 18, Dearborn Divine Child 14, Escanaba 14, Big Rapids 12, Wixom St. Catherine of Siena Academy 8, Detroit Country Day 5, Standish-Sterling 5, Redford Westfield Prep 4, Caro 4, Romulus 4, Ludington 3, Warren Fitzgerald 3, Marysville 1.
Division 3
1. Dansville (1) (17-1) 66
(tie) Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory (3) (15-5) 66
3. Buchanan (18-1) 65
4. Blissfield (19-1) 61
5. Lake City (1) (19-1) 54
6. Hancock (17-1) 44
7. Hemlock (16-3) 35
8. Traverse City St. Francis (17-2) 34
(tie) Sanford-Meridian (18-1) 34
10. Kent City (17-3) 29
Others receiving votes: Brandywine 27, McBain 14, Hart 13, Evart 11, Calumet 11, Bronson 7, Ithaca 7, Springport 7, Sandusky 5, Harbor Springs 3, Elk Rapids 3, Saginaw Valley Lutheran 2, Madison Heights Bishop Foley 1, Ovid-Elsie 1.
Division 4
1. Maple City Glen Lake (5) (17-2) 75
2. Kingston (18-1) 68
3. Gaylord St. Mary (18-2) 61
4. Mackinaw City (19-1) 60
(tie) St. Charles (17-2) 60
6. Petersburg Summerfield (18-2) 47
7. Baraga (16-4) 33
8. Norway (17-3) 28
9. Martin (15-4) 21
10. Cedarville (15-4) 20
(tie) Pittsford (16-3) 20
Others receiving votes: Brethren 16, Lake Linden-Hubbell 16, Hillman 15, Fowler 13, Ontonagon 8, Colon 8, Genesee Christian 8, Morenci 7, Carney-Nadeau 5, Indian River-Inland Lakes 4, Manistee Catholic Central 4, Mendon 2, Ewen-Trout Creek 1.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Saturday
Michigan 84, Michigan State 72
The Michigan State team stands during a moment of silence before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan honored the victims of the MSU shooting that killed three and injured five Monday. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Michigan 84, Michigan State 72 – Spartans lose to Michigan in their first game since shooting
Michigan showed its support for rival Michigan State with a poignant pregame ceremony before the Wolverines took an 84-72 win on Saturday night, the first game for the Spartan men since a shooting on the their campus that killed three students and wounded five others. A long moment of silence was broken by the Michigan band playing the Spartans’ alma mater — “MSU Shadows” — while Crisler Arena was dimly lit with green and white lights from LED wristbands that were given to fans. Kobe Bufkin snapped a tie with a 3-pointer after he bobbled the ball as the shot clock was winding down with two minutes left and the Wolverines (15-12, 9-7 Big Ten) scored the last 12 points to split the season series. Dug McDaniel led the Wolverines with 18 points, Bufkin scored 17, Hunter Dickinson 14 and Joey Baker and Jett Howard had 10 each. Howard left the game with an apparent leg injury early in the second half. Joey Hauser scored 20 points, Malik Hall 14 and Tyson Walker 11 for the Spartans (16-10, 8-7)
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Chicago Blackhawks 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 3
Chicago Blackhawks center Max Domi, left, hugs right wing Patrick Kane after Kane’s hat trick during the second period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Chicago. The goal was initially waved off before being declared good. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)Blackhawks 5, Maple Leafs 3 – Kane has hat trick, Blackhawks beat Maple Leafs 5-3
Patrick Kane had his ninth career regular-season hat trick, rookie Cole Guttman scored the game-winner and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3. Max Domi had a goal and three assists for the Blackhawks, who won their second straight following a three-game losing streak and climbed out of last place in the NHL. The Maple Leafs had won two straight, including a 5-2 romp over the Blackhawks on Wednesday in Toronto. Guttman scored his first NHL goal by beating Ilya Samsonov over the blocker with a hard wrist shot from right wing with 8:18 remaining to break a 3-all tie.
NHL – Blackhawks C Toews dealing with long COVID-19 symptoms
Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews says he is dealing with symptoms of long COVID-19 and chronic immune response syndrome. Toews hasn’t played since Jan. 28. The Blackhawks placed the 34-year-old center on injured reserve on Wednesday with what they said was a non-COVID-19-related illness. Toews missed the 2020-21 season with what he described as chronic immune response syndrome. He has spent his entire career with Chicago, winning three Stanley Cup titles. But he is eligible for free agency after this season.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
2023 NBA All Star Game – Salt Lake City, Utah
Team Giannis 184, Team LeBron 175
Team Giannis forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives during the first half of the NBA basketball All-Star game Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)Gianns 184, LeBron 175 – Tatum scores All-Star record 55, Team Giannis wins 184-175
Jayson Tatum put on a record-setting show, and made Giannis Antetokounmpo look like a genius. Tatum scored an All-Star Game-record 55 points, and Team Giannis ended LeBron James’ hold on All-Star captain supremacy by beating Team LeBron 184-175 in the NBA’s annual showcase exhibition game Game on Sunday night. Tatum had 27 of his points in the third quarter, another All-Star Game record for any period. He was the first pick by Antetokounmpo in the starters’ portion of the All-Star draft, and in the end, that pick proved to absolutely be the right one.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Yesterday
(10) Notre Dame 83, Pittsburgh 43
Notre Dame guard KK Bransford, center, lays up the ball against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCCA college basketball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)(10) Notre Dame 83, Pittsburgh 43 – No. 10 Notre Dame races to quick lead, cruises by Pitt 83-43
Maddy Westbeld and Sonia Citron scored 13 points each and No. 10 Notre Dame used a huge first-quarter push to race by Pittsburgh 83-43. The Fighting Irish (22-4, 13-3 ACC) went on an 18-3 burst over the final 6:47 of the opening frame to build a 16-point lead that the Panthers (10-17, 3-13) never really threatened.
Tonight
(13) Ohio State at (12) Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
NASCAR – Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins longest Daytona 500 in history
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the Daytona 500 in double overtime and under caution Sunday night in the longest running of “The Great American Race.” The two overtimes pushed the 65th running of the race to a record 212 laps — 12 laps beyond the scheduled distance. Stenhouse’s win in a Chevrolet for JTG Daugherty Racing was the third of his career. His only other victories came in 2017 — at Talladega and the summer race at Daytona.
MLB – AP sources: White Sox, INF Andrus agree to 1-year contract
Elvis Andrus has agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, likely filling the team’s hole at second base. Two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move was pending a successful physical. The 34-year-old Andrus finished last season with Chicago, hitting .271 with nine homers and 28 RBIs in 43 games after he was cut by Oakland. He was signed by the White Sox after Tim Anderson had surgery on his left hand, but the All-Star shortstop is healthy again and the team has an opening at second.
NCAAHKY – Ohio State-Michigan take feud on ice at Browns home stadium
Ohio State and Michigan found a new outdoor spot to continue their long-running feud. The bitter Big Ten rivals squared off on the ice Saturday as the schools’ nationally ranked hockey teams played at FirstEnergy Stadium, home of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns. More than 45,000 fans were on hand for “Faceoff On The Lake” as the Buckeyes and Wolverines skated on a temporary rink that will also be used for upcoming minor league and high school playoff games. It’s the second time Ohio State and Michigan have dropped the puck in Cleveland. In 2012, the schools played at Progressive Field, the Guardians’ downtown ballpark a few miles away.
AHL – American Hockey League
Yesterday
Grand Rapids Griffins 5, Manitoba Moose 4 – Shootout
Today
Grand Rapids Griffins at Manitoba Moose, 3:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Yesterday
Fort Wayne Komets 6, Kalamazoo Wings 5 – OT
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Saturday
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College 73, Lansing Community College 57
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 66, Southwestern Michigan 58
Men’s Basketball
Lansing Community College 97, Lake Michigan College 86
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 92, Southwestern Michigan 78
MHSAA – High School Sports
Saturday
Boys Basketball
Lansing Waverly 76, Benton Harbor 71
Michigan Lutheran 57, River Valley 49
Saugatuck 45, Fennville 40
Gull Lake 62, Hanover-Horton 55
Girls Basketball
Lansing Waverly 65, Benton Harbor 18
River Valley 24, Michigan Lutheran 20
Saugatuck 47, Fennville 25
Edwardsburg 77, Niles 14
Today
Boys Basketball
Berrien Springs at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
New Buffalo at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Coloma, 7:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Decatur, 7:30 p.m.
Sturgis at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m.
Kalamazoo Phoenix at Covert, 6:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Benton Harbor at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Athens, 6:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Decatur, 6:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Sturgis, 6:30 p.m.
Parchment at Portage Northern, 7:15 p.m.
Climax-Scotts at Galesburg-Augusta, 6:30 p.m.
Kentwood Grand River at Saugatuck, 6:00 p.m.
We talk boys’ basketball for St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar…
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week this week is Brooklyn Vantilburg of Marcellus High School girls basketball. Brooklyn is a senior at Marcellus. Brooklyn’s Wildcats won both of their games during the week, scoring 19 points in a game at Hartford and 23 at a game at Battle Creek Calhoun Christian. In the classroom, she has a 3.68 GPA. WSJM Sports Director Dave Wolf was in Marcellus and talked with Brooklyn and Head Coach Don Price.
As you heard live on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, St. Joe took their 10 game win streak on the road tonight at Portage Northern. Joel Cordes had all the action from the Igloo in Portage
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 5, Calgary Flames 2
Detroit Red Wings forward Joe Veleno, left, checks Calgary Flames forward Andrew Mangiapane during first-period NHL hockey game action in Calgary, Alberta, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)Red Wings 5, Flames 2 – Red Wings beat Flames 5-2, extend winning streak to 5 games
Dominik Kubalik scored twice, Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal and two assists and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames. Robby Fabbri and Pius Suter also scored for Detroit (26-20-8), which closed within two points of Washington in the race for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Red Wings hold three games in hand. Dylan Larkin had three assists, extending his point streak to six games (six goals, six assists). Magnus Hellberg made 33 saves. Elias Lindholm and Dillon Dube scored for Calgary. Dan Vladar stopped 19 of 24 shots.
Tonight
Chicago Blackhawks at Ottawa Senators, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – Red Wings sign Olli Maatta to 2-year, $6 million extension
The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Olli Maatta to a two-year, $6 million extension to keep him under contract through the 2024-2025 season. The Red Wings announced the deal on Thursday, two weeks before the NHL trade deadline. Maatta has five goals and 17 points this season, entering Thursday night’s game in Calgary. The 28-year-old Finn previously played for Pittsburgh, Chicago and Los Angeles. He has scored five goals and has 27 points in 85 playoff games, helping the Penguins win the Stanley Cup in 2016 and 2017.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Milwaukee Bucks 112, Chicago Bulls 100
Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo lies by the basket after injuring his right wrist during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Bucks 112, Bulls 100 – Giannis sets assists mark, hurts wrist; Bucks beat Bulls
Giannis Antetokounmpo broke Milwaukee’s career assists record before leaving the game because of a sprained right wrist, and the Bucks won their 12th straight, beating the Chicago Bulls 112-100. Brook Lopez scored a season-high 33 points. Antetokounmpo’s injury early in the second quarter cast a cloud over a team that appeared to have so much going for it heading into the All-Star break. The two-time MVP was hurt trying to block a finger roll attempt by Chicago’s Coby White. He jammed his wrist against the stanchion and stayed down grimacing in pain. Antetokounmpo finished with a season-low two points and three assists, giving him 3,274 over 10 seasons to break Paul Pressey’s record of 3,272 from 1982 to 1990. Nicola Vucevic led the Bulls with 22 points.
Sunday
2023 NBA All Star Game – Salt Lake City, Utah
Team Giannis vs. Team LeBron, 7:30 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Eastern Michigan at Kent State, 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
Notre Dame at (7) Virginia, 12:00 p.m.
Ohio at Central Michigan, 2:00 p.m.
Ball State at Western Michigan, 2:30 p.m.
Michigan State at Michigan, 8:00 p.m.
MSU: Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 7:00
U of M: News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:30
NCAAFB – Jury: NCAA not liable in ex-Grand Valley quarterback’s death
An Indiana jury has found the NCAA not liable in the death of former Grand Valley State quarterback Cullen Finnerty, whose widow accused the college sports governing body of failing to warn athletes about the risks of head injuries while playing football. The NCAA argued that Finnerty’s death did not result from a concussion while playing for the Michigan college or smaller blows to the head during his playing days, but from other health problems and addictions. ESPN reports that a Marion County jury agreed Wednesday with the NCAA’s arguments. Finnerty’s widow sued the Indianapolis-based NCAA after his May 2013 death, arguing that it did not properly protect college athletes and warn them of the risks of head injuries while playing football.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(10) Notre Dame 78, Louisville 76 – OT
(2) Indiana 68, (18) Michigan 52
Saturday
Bowling Green at Western Mi, 12:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Ohio, 1:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Toledo, 2:00 p.m.
(8) Maryland at Michigan State, 3:00 p.m.
Sunday(10) Notre Dame at Pittsburgh, 2:00 p.m.
(10) Notre Dame 78, Louisville 76 – OT – Miles hits buzzer-beater, No. 10 Notre Dame beats Louisville
Olivia Miles made a fadeaway jumper from just inside the 3-point line at the overtime buzzer to give No. 10 Notre Dame a 78-76 victory over Louisville. The Cardinals’ Olivia Cochran had tied the game on a layup with 3.8 seconds remaining. The Irish called timeout to advance the ball to midcourt. Miles took a pass at the top of the key, drove to her right and hit the contested shot from the wing. Miles finished with 18 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. Kylee Watson led the Irish with 20 points on 8-of-8 shooting. Hailey Van Lith led Louisville with 19 points.
Michigan’s Elise Stuck (30) is defended by Indiana’s Yarden Garzon (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)(2) Indiana 68, (18) Michigan 52 – Defense helps No. 2 Indiana women down No. 12 Michigan 68-52
Mackenzie Holmes scored 27 points and No. 2 Indiana forced 21 turnovers to beat No. 12 Michigan 68-52 for its ninth victory over a ranked team this season. Indiana went scoreless for the first six minutes of the fourth quarter, but an 11-0 run by Michigan only cut the deficit to 11 and the Hoosiers then comfortably closed out the game. Emily Kiser led the Wolverines with 12 points. Chloe Moore-McNeil had 13 points for Indiana, including four 3-pointers.
MLB – Tim McCarver, big league catcher and broadcaster, dies at 81
The famed broadcaster and former St. Louis Cardinals star Tim McCarver has died. He was 81. During 60 years in major league baseball, McCarver played in two All-Star games and on two World Series championship teams. He was the preferred catcher for Bob Gibson in the 1960s and Steve Carlton in the 1970s. He later had a long run as one of the country’s most recognizable, incisive and talkative television commentators. For years, he teamed with Joe Buck on Fox sports telecasts. The Baseball Hall of Fame honored his on-air work in 2012.
MLB – Taillon working on new slider in spring training with Cubs
Jameson Taillon had been thinking about a new slider for a couple of years. When his new team also brought up the idea, he was more than ready to give it a shot. Taillon is working on a new sweeper slider in his first spring training since he finalized a four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs that is worth roughly $68 million. The 6-foot-5 right-hander is hoping his new version can essentially replace his previous slider. Taillon said he felt like his slider had underperformed for a while. But the COVID-19 pandemic and baseball’s labor lockout hampered his ability to try a new version.
MLB – MLB: Bally network troubles could lead to end of blackouts
Commissioner Rob Manfred says Major League Baseball can produce games digitally in conjunction with MLB.TV if Bally Sports regional networks are no longer broadcasting them. He says this is a chance to address the game blackouts that inspire so much anger among fans. Diamond Sports Group is the parent company of 19 Bally Sports networks, including Bally’s Sports Detroit. It skipped about $140 million in interest payments due Wednesday, starting a 30-day grace period that could be the prelude to a bankruptcy filing. Manfred acknowledged some teams could be at risk of losing revenue. He says MLB is prepared to help those teams.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Cleveland Monsters at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Tonight
Indy Fuel at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Saturday
Women’s Basketball
Lansing Community College at Lake Michigan College, 1:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College at Southwestern Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Kellogg Community College at Glen Oaks Community College, 1:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Lansing Community College at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College at Southwestern Michigan, 3:00 p.m.
Kellogg Community College at Glen Oaks Community College, 3:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Battle Creek Central 52, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 42
Southwest 10
Cassopolis 61, White Pigeon 35
Non-Conference
Watervliet 61, Centreville 46
Colon 76, Marcellus 40
Howardsville Christian 56, Goshen Clinton Chr. 37
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Lakeshore 55, Mattawan 51
- Lakeshore won the SMAC West Division crown with a 55-51 road win at Mattawan. Paige Lies led the Lancers with a game high 29 points. It’s the Lancers first West Division championship since 2016.
St. Joseph 50, Portage Northern 31
- St. Joe started to pull away in the second half on the way to a 50-31 win at Portage Northern on Thursday Night. Jaslynn Ward led all scorers with a game high 25 points. Eleah Hedstrom added 11 points for the Bears who have won three straight.
Battle Creek Central 46, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 31
Kalamazoo Central 61, Portage Central 39
Battle Creek Lakeview 41, Gull Lake 27
Non-Conference
Athens 36, Centreville 30
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m. 94.9 WSJM
Mattawan at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Kalamazoo Central, 7:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
Our Lady of the Lake at New Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
Countryside at Eau Claire, 7:30 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at Covert, 6:00 p.m.
Lakeland
Benton Harbor at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Niles at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m.
Plainwell at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Three Rivers at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m.
Sturgis at Vicksburg, 7:15 p.m.
SAC
Coloma at Allegan, 7:30 p.m.
Bridgman at Watervliet, 7:30 p.m.
Fennville at South Haven, 7:30 p.m.
Holland Black River at Gobles, 7:30 p.m.
Lawton at Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:30 p.m.
Constantine at Kalamazoo Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Martin, 7:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Parchment, 7:30 p.m.
Southwest 10
Comstock at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Decatur at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
Mendon at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Non-Conference
St. Joseph at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Niles at Edwardsburg, 6:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Otsego, 6:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Paw Paw, 6:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Vicksburg, 6:00 p.m.
BCS
Our Lady of the Lake at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Countryside at Eau Claire, 6:00 p.m.
Lakeland
Benton Harbor at Brandywine, 5:30 p.m.
Dowagiac at Berrien Springs, 5:30 p.m.
SAC
Bridgman at Watervliet, 5:30 p.m.
Fennville at South Haven, Cancelled
Holland Black River at Gobles, 6:00 p.m.
Lawton at Kalamazoo Hackett, 6:00 p.m.
Constantine at Kalamazoo Christian, 6:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Martin, 6:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Decatur at Lawrence, 6:00 p.m.
Mendon at Marcellus, 6:00 p.m.
Hartford at Bloomingdale, 7:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
Boys Basketball
Benton Harbor at Lansing Waverly, 6:00 p.m.
River Valley at Michigan Lutheran, 6:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Fennville, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Benton Harbor at Lansing Waverly, 4:30 p.m.
River Valley at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Fennville, 5:30 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 5, Edmonton Oilers 4 – Shootout
Toronto Maple Leafs 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2
Detroit Red Wings’ Pius Suter (24) scores on Edmonton Oilers goalie Jack Campbell (36) during the shootout in NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)Red Wings 5, Oilers 4 – SO – Suter lifts Red Wings past Oilers in 5-4 shootout victory
Pius Suter scored the winner in the fifth round of the shootout, leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Robby Fabbri and Olli Maatta scored in regulation for the Red Wings, who have won four straight. Ville Husso made 41 saves overall. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a pair of goals, and Leon Draisaitl and Derek Ryan also scored for the Oilers, who have dropped their last two. Jack Campbell stopped 19 of 23 shots.
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) and center David Kampf (64) work against Chicago Blackhawks center Sam Lafferty (24) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Toronto. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)Maple Leafs 5, Blackhawks 2 – Nylander leads Maple Leafs to 5-2 win over Blackhawks
William Nylander had a goal and two assists, Ilya Samsonov stopped 27 shots and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2. Auston Matthews, John Tavares and Rasmus Sandin each added a goal and an assist, and Conor Timmins also scored for the Maple Leafs. Sam Lafferty and Philipp Kurashev each had a goal and an assist for Chicago. Petr Mrazek finished with 37 saves. The Blackhawks have lost three straight and are 2-5-1 in their last eight.
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Calgary Flames, 9:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Indiana Pacers 117, Chicago Bulls 113
Boston Celtics 127, Detroit Pistons 109
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots against Chicago Bulls guard Coby White during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)Pacers 117, Bulls 113 – Hield helps Pacers rally from 24 down to beat Bulls 117-113
Buddy Hield made six 3-pointers in the second half and finished with 27 points to help the Indiana Pacers rally from a 24-point deficit after the first quarter and defeat the Chicago Bulls 117-113. Tyrese Haliburton banked in a 9-foot shot for a 113-112 lead in the final minute, Myles Turner sank two free throws and Hield closed it out with a pair of foul shots with 7.1 seconds remaining as the Pacers snapped a five-game skid. Aaron Nesmith scored 21 points for Indiana, which had lost 16 of 18. Zach LaVine scored 35 points but the Bulls dropped their fifth straight.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)Celtics 127, Pistons 109 – Tatum’s 38 points help Celtics roll past Pistons 127-109
Jayson Tatum scored 38 points, including 24 in the third quarter, and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 127-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Malcolm Brogdon had 25 points off the bench, and Al Horford added 11 points and seven rebounds for Boston. Marcus Smart finished with nine points, seven rebounds, six assists and six steals in his first game back after missing nine with a sprained right ankle. The Eastern Conference-leading Celtics enter the All-Star break with five wins in their last six games. Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pistons with 28 points and five rebounds. Isaiah Stewart added 14 points. Detroit has lost five of six.
Tonight
Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls, 7:30 p.m.
NBA/NCAABB – NBA’s Bryn Forbes arrested on family violence charge
Police records show NBA free agent Bryn Forbes has been arrested on a family violence charge. A police report shows that Forbes, who was released last week by the Minnesota Timberwolves, was arrested on one count of suspicion of assault with bodily injury after a verbal argument with a female companion turned physical. Forbes was arrested at 5 a.m. Wednesday at a residence in north-central San Antonio. Jail records don’t list a lawyer who can speak on Forbes’ behalf. Forbes attended Michigan State and signed as a free agent and played his first four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs before joining the Milwaukee Bucks then returning to the Spurs and being traded to the Denver Nuggets.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Akron 72, Eastern Michigan 70
Central Michigan 83, Miami (OH) 80
Toledo 75, Western Michigan 44
Tonight
Louisville at (10) Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m.
(12) Michigan at (2) Indiana, 8:30 p.m.
NCAAFB – AP sources: Irish to promote Parker to OC, hire Guidugli
Notre Dame is promoting tight ends coach Gerard Parker to offensive coordinator and working to hire Wisconsin assistant Gino Guidugli as quarterbacks coach for the Fighting Irish, according to two people with knowledge of the decisions. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because deals were still being finalized and needed university approval. Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman was forced to retool his offensive staff following the departure this month of offensive coordinator Tommy Rees to Alabama, where he will hold the same position.
NCAA – NCAA asks US appeals court to block pay for student-athletes
The NCAA is asking a federal appeals court to reject a legal effort to make colleges pay Division I athletes an hourly wage. Lawyers for the students say that weekly, they spend 30 hours or more on their sport, and often need money for expenses even if they are on scholarship. The NCAA says the idea would cause chaos, and leave student-athletes with a tax bill for their scholarships. Critics also fear it could lead schools to cut sports that don’t generate revenue, while sending more resources to profitable football and basketball programs. The three-judge panel in Philadelphia did not say when it would rule.
NFL – Bears buy property for potential Arlington Heights stadium
The Chicago Bears have bought the property that they’ve been sizing up for a new enclosed stadium in suburban Arlington Heights. The Bears announced Wednesday afternoon that they bought the 326-acre property for $197.2 million. The Bears cautioned that the purchase doesn’t mean their plans for a new stadium and an entertainment district will come to fruition. The Bears currently play at Soldier Field in downtown Chicago. Economic analysts have said creating a Bears entertainment district would create more than 48,000 jobs and generate $9.4 billion for the local economy.
MLB – Clevinger reports as MLB probes domestic violence charges
Mike Clevinger has reported to the Chicago White Sox for spring training, joining his new team amid an ongoing investigation by Major League Baseball into allegations of domestic violence. White Sox general manager Rick Hahn tells reporters the team’s “only option” is to allow Clevinger to report while awaiting results of MLB’s investigation into the accusations. The 32-year-old pitcher finalized a $12 million, one-year contract with the White Sox on Dec. 4. MLB’s investigation predates Clevinger’s contract with his new team. Clevinger told reporters he is confident he will be exonerated.
One of 12 boys rescued from Thai cave dies at British school
One of the 12 boys rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand in 2018 after being trapped for more than two weeks has died in England, where he was attending a sports academy. The foundation sponsoring his studies says 17-year-old Duangphet Phromthep was found unconscious in his room at the Brooke House College Football Academy and died later at a hospital. The cause of death was not immediately known. The boy was the captain of the Wild Boars, a youth soccer team in northern Thailand. Twelve members of the team and their coach were exploring a cave complex in 2018 when they were trapped by rapidly rising floodwaters. A massive search and rescue operation was launched, involving international divers.
AHL – American Hockey League
Last Night
Grand Rapids 5, Rockford 4
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Last Night
Cincinnati 2, Kalamazoo 1
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Last Night
Women’s Basketball
Glen Oaks Community College 87, Lake Michigan College 75
Men’s Basketball
Glen Oaks Community College 65, Lake Michigan College 35
MHSAA – Bartz retires as Edwardsburg head football coach
Edwardsburg high school football coach Kevin Bartz announced he will be retiring at the end of this school year. Bartz told Leader Publications that he’s not sure if he would also be retiring as a teacher at the school. Bartz is the third most successful head coach in Southwest Michigan, only behind Denny Dock (Hartford, Dowagiac, Lakeshore) and Decatur’s Joe Groh. Bartz led the Eddies to the Division 4 state championship in 2018. He steps down with a record of 216-78 in his 28 seasons at Edwardsburg’s head coach. Edwardsburg has won the Wolverine Conference Championship 10 consecutive years and has not had a losing season since 2009. Edwardsburg is scheduled to open up the 2023 season at home against defending Division 6 State Champions Grand Rapids West Catholic on August 25.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
St. Joseph 52, Edwardsburg 46
- Matt Lanier led the balanced St. Joe attack with 10 points in the Bears 52-46 road win at Edwardsburg. St. Joe jumped out to a 15-8 lead after the first quarter and held on to the lead for the remainder of the game. Mason Crist had a game high 18 for the Eddies.
Bangor 62, Bloomingdale 52
Centreville 81, Mendon 47
Jackson 75, Battle Creek Lakeview 54
Girls Basketball
Hartford 37, Michigan Lutheran 30
Mendon 36, Centreville 31
Cassopolis 45, Marcellus 41 – OT
Portage Central 31, Portage Northern 27
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 35, Hanover Horton 32
Wrestling – Team Regionals
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Lakeshore 48, Edwardsburg 22
Gull Lake 46, Parma Western 30
Finals – Lakeshore 39, Gull Lake 30
Division 3 at Dowagiac
Dowagiac 47, Hartford 33
Constantine 54, Hopkins 18
Finals – Constantine 49, Dowagiac 22
Division 4 at Lawton
Martin 42, Lawton 23
Decatur 49, White Pigeon 25
Finals – Martin 32, Decatur 27
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Battle Creek Central, 5:45 p.m.
Southwest 10
Hartford at Bloomingdale, 7:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Centreville at Watervliet, 7:15 p.m.
Marcellus at Colon, 7:30 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at Goshen Clinton Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Battle Creek Central, 4:15 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Bangor at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Howardsville Christian at Goshen Clinton Christian, 6:00 p.m.
Athens at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
In a game you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, and old Big 8 conference rivalry was renewed as Kalamazoo Central traveled to Benton Harbor to take on the Tigers at Farnum Gymnasium. Joel Cordes has all of the action from Benton Harbor.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Wisconsin 64, Michigan 59
Duke 68, Notre Dame 64
Kent State 82, Western Michigan 58
Central Michigan 77, Bowling Green 74
Akron 78, Eastern Michigan 51
Wisconsin’s Connor Essegian (3) blocks Michigan’s Joey Baker (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)Wisconsin 64, Michigan 59 – Essegian scores 23, Wisconsin holds off Michigan 64-59
Freshman Connor Essegian scored a career-high 23 points, including 5 of 6 free throws in the final 45 seconds, and Wisconsin held off Michigan 64-59 despite missing its last 15 shots. Essegian’s basket at the 10:45 was the last one for the Badgers, and his two free throws at 10:27 following a technical foul on Michigan coach Juwan Howard, capped a personal 6-0 run for a 54-42 lead. From there, Wisconsin made 10 of 12 free throws, just enough to pull out the win. Twice the Wolverines had free-throw opportunities to tie the game, once with 4:10 to play and again less than two minutes to go, but failed to do so. They also made just two of their last 11 field-goal attempts, including eight straight misses. Kobe Bufkin scored 21 points for the Wolverines.
Former Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, left, and his wife, Mickie, laugh with Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey, right, before an NCAA college basketball game game in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)Duke 68, Notre Dame 64 – Duke edges Notre Dame with Coach K in the house 68-64
Kyle Filipowski scored 22 points and Duke beat Notre Dame 68-64 with former coach Mike Krzyzewski on hand to watch the man who succeeded him pick up a milestone victory. Krzyzewski attended his first game inside Cameron Indoor Stadium since retiring after last season to conclude a 42-year career as the Blue Devils coach. He saw Jon Scheyer become the first men’s ACC coach to win his first 13 career home games. Notre Dame’s Dane Goodwin scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half, including 17 straight.
Kent State 82, Western Michigan 58 – Davis’ 21 lead Kent State past Western Michigan 82-58
VonCameron Davis scored 21 points as Kent State beat Western Michigan 82-58 on Tuesday night. Davis added five rebounds for the Golden Flashes (21-5, 11-2 Mid-American Conference). Julius Rollins added 12 points while going 4 of 9 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from distance, and 3 for 3 from the line, and they also had seven rebounds. Malique Jacobs was 5 of 9 shooting and 1 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points. Lamar Norman Jr. finished with 17 points for the Broncos (6-20, 2-11). Tray Maddox Jr. added 10 points for Western Michigan. In addition, Seth Hubbard had nine points. The loss was the Broncos’ ninth in a row.
Central Michigan 77, Bowling Green 74 – Bass’ 25 help Central Michigan beat Bowling Green 77-74
Reggie Bass’ 25 points, including the go-ahead free throws in the final minute, helped Central Michigan beat Bowling Green 77-74 on Tuesday night. Chippewas are now 10-16 on the season, while the Falcons dropped to 10-16.
Akron 78, Eastern Michigan 51 – Akron takes down Eastern Michigan 78-51
Enrique Freeman had 22 points in Akron’s 78-51 win over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday night. Emoni Bates led the way for the Eagles (6-20, 3-10) with 13 points and two blocks. Noah Farrakhan added 11 points for Eastern Michigan. In addition, Orlando Lovejoy finished with seven points.
Tonight
Minnesota at Michigan State, Postponed
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Montreal Canadiens 4, Chicago Blackhawks 0
Montreal Canadiens’ Joel Armia (40) celebrates a goal against Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Jaxson Stauber (30) as Chicago Blackhawks Jack Johnson (8) looks on during the first period an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)Canadiens 4, Blackhawks 0 – Canadiens crush Blackhawks 4-0 for third straight win
The Montreal Canadiens scored three goals in the third period to earn a 4-0 win over Western Conference bottom-dwellers Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. Joel Armia scored one goal and added an assist, while Jonathan Drouin collected three assists. Justin Barron, David Savard and Christian Dvorak also scored as the Canadiens won a third straight game since returning from the NHL All-Star break. Jake Allen made 22 saves to bank his first shutout of the season. Jaxson Stauber made 27 saves as Chicago started a four-game Canadian road trip with back-to-back losses.
Tonight
Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:00 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers, 9:30 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Tonight
Eastern Michigan at Akron, 7:00 p.m.
Miami (OH) at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Toledo at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan State at Purdue, Postponed
Shane Steichen shakes hand with Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay during a news conference, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Indianapolis. Steichen was introduced as the Colts new head coach. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)NFL – Colts hire Eagles OC Shane Steichen as their head coach
The Indianapolis Colts have hired Shane Steichen as their head coach. The move ends a search that took more than a month and included more than a dozen candidates. Each of the Colts’ last two full-time hires were offensive coordinators for Philadelphia Eagles teams that made the Super Bowl. Frank Reich was hired in 2018 after the Eagles won their first championship since 1960 but was fired in October as the Colts’ season started to unravel. Interim coach Jeff Saturday was one of the finalists for the permanent position. But Indy instead elected to hire Steichen, who becomes the league’s third 37-year-old head coach.
NFL – Kansas City ready to celebrate its latest Super Bowl win
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to clog the streets of downtown Kansas City to celebrate the 2023 Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. Officials began planning Wednesday’s parade even before the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. City leaders said 19 local and area law enforcement agencies, along with fire officials and transportation workers, are ready to provide protection as the team takes a victory lap through downtown Kansas City. Most schools, many businesses and some government offices in the Kansas City metro area will be closed so people can celebrate. The event starts at noon and will end with a victory rally at the city’s Union Station.
NFL – Super Bowl averages 113 million, 3rd most-watched in history
Sunday’s Super Bowl was the third most-watched television show in history, with an average of 113.1 million people watching the Kansas City Chiefs rally to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles after final Nielsen figures were released Tuesday. Fox said the total numbers include the broadcasts on Fox and Fox Deportes as well as streaming on Fox and the NFL’s digital sites. The figures are via Nielsen and Adobe Analytics. Rihanna’s halftime show averaged 118.7 million viewers, making it the second-most watched in Super Bowl history behind Katy Perry’s 2015 performance.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Rockford at Grand Rapids, 7:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Tonight
Kalamazoo at Cincinnati, 7:35 p.m.
NBAGL – NBA ‘G’ League
Last Night
Grand Rapids Gold 115, Windy City Bulls 108
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Glen Oaks Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Glen Oaks Community College, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Non-Conference
Kalamazoo Central 74, Benton Harbor 69
- Kalamazoo Central held off Benton Harbor in the final minute for a 74-69 win over the Tigers. JP Spybrook led the Maroon Giants with 25 points while Quay Calvin scored 20. The Tigers got 24 points from Grant Gondrezick II, 13 from Brian Gillespie and 11 from Montell Hobbs.
Michigan Lutheran 46, Martin 34
- Adam Conrad led Michigan Lutheran with 10 points in the Titans 46-34 win over visiting Martin.
Berrien Springs 46, Watervliet 39
Brandywine 54, Bridgman 30
South Haven 51, Dowagiac 41
Howardsville Christian 71, Hartford 58
Marcellus 49, New Buffalo 48
River Valley 51, Decatur 38
Coldwater 58, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 44
Allegan 67, Comstock 66
Tekonsha 52, Mendon 43
SAC
Kalamazoo Hackett 91, Holland Black River 43
Kalamazoo Christian 68, Delton-Kellogg 49
Lawton 46, Galesburg-Augusta 43
Constantine 47, Gobles 37
Schoolcraft 80, Saugatuck 32
Wolverine
Niles 77, Paw Paw 55
Otsego 94, Three Rivers 51
Edwardsburg 56, Sturgis 21
Vicksburg 53, Plainwell 48
Girls Basketball
Non-Conference
Kalamazoo Central 67, Benton Harbor 38
Our Lady of the Lake 36, Fennville 5
South Haven 32, West Michigan Homeschool 25
River Valley 41, Decatur 21
Watervliet 42, Dowagiac 35
Marcellus 50, New Buffalo 14
Howardsville Christian 39, Hartford 28
Coldwater 44, Mattawan 28
Allegan 54, Comstock 4
Berrien Springs 39, Lawrence 38
- Aubreonna Smith had a game high 14 points for Berrien Springs in the Shamrocks 39-38, win at Lawrence, Grace Constable added 10.
Mendon 52, Burr Oak 29
Wolverine
Paw Paw 87, Niles 44
Otsego 63, Three Rivers 54
Edwardsburg 58, Sturgis 16
Vicksburg 42, Plainwell 24
SAC
Kalamazoo Christian 43, Martin 31
Kalamazoo Hackett 42, Galesburg-Augusta 32
Lawton 54, Holland Black River 42
Delton-Kellogg 43, Parchment 15
Schoolcraft 38, Gobles 36
Tonight
Boys Basketball
St. Joseph at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Mendon at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Jackson, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Michigan Lutheran at Hartford, 6:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Portage Central at Portage Northern, 7:15 p.m.
Hanover Horton at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.
Wrestling – Team Regionals
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Lakeshore vs. Edwardsburg, 5:30 p.m.
Gull Lake vs. Parma Western, 5:30 p.m.
Championship 7:30 p.m.
Division 3 at Dowagiac
Hartford vs. Dowagiac, 6:00 p.m.
Hopkins vs. Constantine, 6:00 p.m.
Championship, 7:30 p.m.
Division 4 at Lawton
Martin vs. Lawton, 6:00 p.m.
White Pigeon vs. Decatur, 6:00 p.m.
Championship 7:30 p.m.
Division 1 at Portage Central
Kalamazoo Central vs. Portage Central, 6:00 p.m.
Holt vs. Brighton, 6:00 p.m.
Championship 7:30
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 6, Vancouver Canucks 1
Detroit Red Wings’ Pius Suter (24) scores against Vancouver Canucks goalie Collin Delia (60) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)Red Wings 6, Canucks 1 – Red Wings trounce struggling Canucks 6-1
Dylan Larkin scored twice and the Detroit Red Wings beat the struggling Vancouver Canucks 6-1 for their third straight win. Robby Fabbri and Gustav Lindstrom each had a goal and an assist, and Pius Suter and Jonatan Berggren also scored for the Red Wings. Michael Rasmussen had two assists and Ville Husso made 29 saves, including a late penalty shot. It was the Red Wings’ second lopsided win in the last three days against the Canucks after winning 5-2 in Detroit on Saturday. Sheldon Dries scored for Vancouver and Collin Delia stopped 17 shots. The Canucks have given up five or more goals in 25 of 54 games this season.
Tonight
Chicago Blackhawks at Montreal Canadiens, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Orlando Magic 100, Chicago Bulls 91
Utah Jazz 123, Indiana Pacers 117
Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero (5) shoots as Chicago Bulls’ Patrick Williams (44) and Nikola Vucevic watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Magic 100, Bulls 91 – Banchero, Wagner, Fultz lead Magic over Bulls 100-91
Paolo Banchero scored 22 points, Franz Wagner and Markelle Fultz added 18 points apiece and the Orlando Magic beat the cold-shooting Chicago Bulls 100-91. Fultz just missed a triple-double with 10 rebounds and nine assists. Wendell Carter Jr. scored 15 points against his former team as the Magic won for the fourth time in six games. The Bulls matched a season high by dropping their fourth in a row. They missed their first 16 3-pointers before Coby White hit one late in the third and 18 of 21 in all. Zach LaVine led Chicago with 26 points.
Jazz 123, Pacers 117 – Clarkson, Markkanen lead Jazz past Pacers 123-117
Jordan Clarkson and Lauri Markkanen each scored 29 points and the Utah Jazz beat the Indiana Pacers 123-117. Clarkson hit a 3-pointer for a 115-110 lead with 2:03 remaining, and added a 13-foot baseline jumper to extend the lead to 117-113 in the final minute. Lauri Markkanen sealed the win with four free throws in the final 14.2 seconds. Tyrese Haliburton finished with 30 points and 12 assists, Bennedict Mathurin scored 21 and Aaron Nesmith 19 for Indiana.
FILE – Notre Dame offensive coordinator Tommy Rees talks with players during a timeout in the Blue-Gold NCAA spring football game on May 1, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. Rees has spoken with Alabama coach Nick Saban about filling a vacancy on the Crimson Tide’s coaching staff and was scheduled to be in Tuscaloosa on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin, File)NCAAFB – Alabama announces hiring of coordinators Steele, Rees
Alabama coach Nick Saban has hired Kevin Steele as defensive coordinator and Tommy Rees as offensive coordinator. Alabama announced the already widely reported hirings on Monday, along with the addition of inside linebackers coach Austin Armstrong. Steele is a former defensive coordinator at a number of Power Five schools and spent last season at Miami. Rees had spent the last three seasons as offensive coordinator at Notre Dame, where he’s a former starting quarterback. Armstrong was the Southern Miss defensive coordinator the past two seasons.
NCAAFB – Michigan says it had proof against fired football assistant
Michigan fired football co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss in January after he failed to attend a meeting to discuss whether he had gained access to computer accounts that belonged to other people. That’s according to documents released to The Associated Press. An athletic department official told Weiss that the university had evidence that he had “inappropriately accessed” the accounts. Weiss was fired on Jan. 20, after skipping a meeting. Campus police are investigating possible computer crimes at the football building known as Schembechler Hall. Weiss has not directly addressed the allegations, saying only that he looks forward to “putting this matter” behind him.
NFL – Super Bowl averages 113 million, 3rd most-watched in history
Sunday’s Super Bowl was the third most-watched television show in history, with an estimated 113 million people watching the Kansas City Chiefs rally to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles. Fox said Monday that the preliminary numbers include the broadcasts on Fox and Fox Deportes as well as streaming on Fox and the NFL’s digital sites. The figures are via Nielsen’s Fast National data and Adobe Analytics. Final Nielsen data will be available on Tuesday. Rihanna’s halftime show averaged 118.7 million viewers, making it the second-most watched in Super Bowl history behind Katy Perry’s 2015 performance.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College BasketballTonight
Michigan at Wisconsin, 9:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM (joined after HSBB)
Notre Dame at Duke, 7:00 p.m.
Kent State at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Bowling Green, 7:00 p.m.
Akron at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Bama takes over number 1 in men’s top 25
Alabama is the new No. 1, rising to the top spot in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the first time in 20 years. Purdue’s loss to Northwestern last week caused a jumble at the top of the AP Top 25 and the Crimson Tide were the biggest beneficiaries. Alabama received 38 first-place votes from a 62-person media panel, moving up two spots to leapfrog No. 2 Houston. The Cougars had 22 first-place votes to remain at No. 2 and Purdue, down to No. 3, still had two votes at No. 1. UCLA and Kansas rounded out the top five.
NCAAWBKB – South Carolina still #1
The UNLV women are ranked No. 23 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll. It is the first ranking for the Lady Rebels since 1994. South Carolina is ranked No. 1 for the 34th consecutive week — the third-longest run in poll history. Indiana, Stanford, Utah and LSU round out the top five. UConn saw its 30-year streak of not losing consecutive games end last week and is now ranked sixth.
| AP MEN’S TOP 25 | | 1 | Alabama (38) | 22-3 | | 2 | Houston (22) | 23-2 | | 3 | Purdue (2) | 23-3 | | 4 | UCLA | 21-4 | | 5 | Kansas | 20-5 | | 6 | Texas | 20-5 | | 7 | Virginia | 19-4 | | 8 | Arizona | 22-4 | | 9 | Baylor | 19-6 | | 10 | Tennessee | 19-6 | | 11 | Marquette | 20-6 | | 12 | Kansas State | 19-6 | | 13 | Gonzaga | 21-5 | | 14 | Indiana | 18-7 | | 15 | Miami | 20-5 | | 16 | Xavier | 19-6 | | 17 | Saint Mary’s | 22-5 | | 18 | Creighton | 17-8 | | 19 | Iowa State | 16-8 | | 20 | UConn | 19-7 | | 21 | San Diego State | 20-5 | | 22 | TCU | 17-8 | | 23 | NC State | 20-6 | | 24 | Providence | 18-7 | | 25 | Florida Atlantic | 24-2 | | AP WOMEN’S TOP 25 | | 1 | South Carolina (28) | 25-0 | | 2 | Indiana | 23-1 | | 3 | Stanford | 24-3 | | 4 | Utah | 22-2 | | 5 | LSU | 23-1 | | 6 | UConn | 22-4 | | 7 | Iowa | 20-5 | | 8 | Maryland | 21-5 | | 9 | Duke | 22-3 | | 10 | Notre Dame | 20-4 | | 11 | Virginia Tech | 20-4 | | 12 | Michigan | 20-5 | | 13 | Ohio State | 21-4 | | 14 | Villanova | 22-4 | | 15 | Oklahoma | 20-4 | | 16 | UCLA | 20-6 | | 17 | Texas | 20-6 | | 18 | Arizona | 19-6 | | 19 | North Carolina | 18-7 | | 20 | Gonzaga | 23-3 | | 21 | Colorado | 20-5 | | 22 | Iowa State | 15-7 | | 23 | UNLV | 24-2 | | 24 | Florida State | 20-7 | | 25 | USC | 19-6 |
NCAAMBKB – Former Michigan State star pleads guilty in 2021 murder case
A former Michigan State University basketball star has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and a firearm charge in the fatal shooting of a Detroit man. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy says 31-year-old Keith Damon Appling pleaded guilty Monday to one count each of second-degree murder and felony firearm in the killing of 66-year-old Clyde Edmonds. Prosecutors say Appling fatally shot Edmonds in May 2021 after the men argued over a handgun. His plea agreement calls for 18 to 40 years in prison on the second-degree murder charge and two years to be served consecutively on the firearm charge. The Detroit Pershing prep star played at Michigan State from 2010 to 2014. Appling also played pro basketball overseas and had two brief contracts with the NBA’s Orlando Magic.
MLB – Spring training’s start brings pitch clocks, shift limits
Spring training opens Monday in Florida and Arizona. And there’ll be lots of new changes, like pitch clocks, limits on defensive shifts and larger bases. Players are reporting early ahead of the World Baseball Classic. Opening day is March 30. This season will see some star players in new places: Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander, Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts. There also are four new managers: Bruce Bochy, Matt Quatraro, Pedro Grifol and Skip Schumaker.
MLB – ‘Ghost runner’ in extra innings made permanent by MLB
Starting extra innings with a runner on second base during the regular season was made a permanent rules change by Major League Baseball after three seasons of use during the coronavirus pandemic. Use of position players as pitchers also was tightened by the joint competition committee. They will be limited to extra innings, when a player’s team is losing by eight or more runs or is winning by 10 or more runs in the ninth inning. Last year, a position player could pitch only in extra innings or if his team was losing or winning by six or more runs.
NBAGL – NBA ‘G’ League
Last Night
Windy City Bulls 115, Grand Rapids Gold 112 – OT
Tonight
Windy City Bulls at Grand Rapids Gold, 7:00 p.m
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Portage Central 55, Lakeshore 49
- Portage Central got 29 points from junior Alex Beachnau in a 55-49 win over Lakeshore. The Lancers were lead by 17 points from Jack Carlisle. The Lancers fall to 6-10 on the year.
Our Lady of the Lake 45, Hartford 41 – OT
- Matt Lage had 28 points to help lead Our Lady of the Lake to a 45-41 overtime win at Hartford. Owen McLoughlin added 15 points for the Lakers.
Lawrence 63, Michigan Lutheran 55
- Lawrence outscored Michigan Lutheran 20-2 in the 3rd quarter for a 63-55 win over the Titans. Tim Coombs had 26 points to lead Lawrence, and John Schumann had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 blocks. Zac Lockman scored 12 to lead ML, Jared DeWeerd had 10.
Brandywine 85, Bloomingdale 37
Fennville 58, Covert 48
Homer 56, Centreville 50
Girls Basketball
St. Joseph 48, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 34
- St. Joe picked up their second straight win with a 48-34 win over Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, Jaslynn Ward scored a game high 15 points to lead the Bears, while Tess Kapelke added 13.
Brandywine 42, Michigan Lutheran 14
Coloma 35, Delton-Kellogg 27
Bridgman 34, Parchment 32
Fennville 30, Comstock 23
Schoolcraft 46, Cassopolis 35
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Non-Conference
Kalamazoo Central at Benton Harbor, 7:00 p.m. WSJM
Martin at Michigan Lutheran, 7:00 p.m.
Countryside Academy at Kalamazoo Phoenix, 8:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Brandywine at Bridgman, 7:15 p.m.
South Haven at Dowagiac, 7:15 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at Hartford, 6:30 p.m.
Marcellus at New Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
Decatur at River Valley, 7:00 p.m.
Coldwater at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.
Allegan at Comstock, 7:00 p.m.
Mendon at Tekonsha, 7:30 p.m.
SAC
Kalamazoo Hackett at Holland Black River, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Delton-Kellogg, 7:00 p.m.
Lawton at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Constantine at Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Paw Paw at Niles, 7:15 p.m.
Three Rivers at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Sturgis, 7:15 p.m.
Plainwell at Vicksburg, 7:15 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Non-Conference
Benton Harbor at Kalamazoo Central, 7:00 p.m.
Fennville at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m.
River Valley at Decatur, 6:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Watervliet, 7:00 p.m.
New Buffalo at Marcellus, 7:00 p.m.
Hartford at Howardsville Christian, 6:30 p.m.
Mattawan at Coldwater, 7:00 p.m.
Comstock at Allegan, 7:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
Burr Oak at Mendon, 6:30 p.m.
Wolverine
Niles at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m.
Otsego at Three Rivers, 7:15 p.m.
Sturgis at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m.
Vicksburg at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m.
SAC
Martin at Kalamazoo Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Lawton, 7:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Parchment, 7;00 p.m.
Gobles at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Basketball AP Rankings
Boys Basketball
Division 1
1. Detroit Cass Tech (5) (17-0) 75
2. North Farmington (15-1) 67
3. Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (16-1) 64
3. Muskegon (15-1) 64
5. Grand Blanc (15-2) 54
6. Detroit U-D Jesuit (15-3) 49
7. Ann Arbor Huron (16-1) 47
8. Port Huron Northern (16-2) 30
(tie) Kalamazoo Central (15-2) 30
10. Grand Rapids Northview (13-4) 28
Others receiving votes: Grosse Pointe South 18, Grand Haven 13, Warren De La Salle 11, Okemos 10, Battle Creek Lakeview 8, Portage Northern 7, Clarkston 6, Hamtramck 4, Mason 4, Mount Pleasant 4, Saline 2, St. Joseph 2, Ann Arbor Skyline 1, Mattawan 1, River Rouge 1.
Division 2
1. Romulus Summit Academy (4) (15-1) 72
2. Warren Michigan Collegiate (14-2) 67
3. Warren Lincoln (15-3) 61
4. Olivet (17-0) 59
5. Saginaw (15-4) 48
6. Benton Harbor (13-4) 46
7. Grand Rapids Christian (12-4) 44
8. Grand Rapids Catholic Central (12-5) 29
9. Ludington (15-1) 28
10. Boyne City (1) (15-2) 22
(tie) Grand Rapids South Christian (14-3) 22
Others receiving votes: Big Rapids 20, Standish Sterling Central 16, Chelsea 15, Hart 13, Ferndale 12, Flat Rock 9, Kingsford 7, Cadillac 5, Flint Hamady 3, Richmond 2.
Division 3
1. Detroit Loyola (4) (15-1) 88
2. Laingsburg (1) (16-0) 82
3. Flint Beecher (1) (13-3) 80
4. Watervliet (15-1) 68
5. Napoleon (16-0) 54
6. Brandywine (14-1) 51
7. Iron Mountain (16-1) 46
8. Grandville Calvin Christian (15-1) 45
9. Cass City (15-1) 34
10. Maple City Glen Lake (15-1) 32
Others receiving votes: Traverse City St. Francis 26, St. Ignace 25, Blanchard Montabella 19, Saginaw Nouvel 18, Jonesville 11, McBain 10, Clinton 7, Ovid-Elsie 6, Ecorse 5, Brown City 4, New Haven 3, Bad Axe 3, Beal City 2, Erie-Mason 1.
Division 4
1. Taylor Trillium Academy (2) (14-0) 72
2. Painesdale Jeffers (2) (16-0) 63
3. Mio Au Sable (14-0) 54
4. Hillman (14-1) 50
5. Munising (16-1) 48
6. Lake Leelanau St Mary (1) (14-1) 47
7. Powers North Central (11-3) 38
8. Gaylord St. Mary (15-2) 37
9. Baldwin (16-1) 34
10. Bellevue (14-1) 32
Others receiving votes: Genesee Christian 28, Wyoming Tri-unity Christian 26, Ironwood 20, Detroit Douglass 15, Kingston 10, Rudyard 9, Pittsford 4, Watersmeet 3, Onaway 3, Eau Claire 1.
Girls Basketball
Division 1
1. West Bloomfield (4) (17-2) 73
2. Detroit Renaissance (1) (15-0) 69
3. Rockford (16-1) 64
4. Flint Carman Ainsworth (14-0) 61
5. Farmington Hills Mercy (16-2) 57
6. Wayne Memorial (15-4) 49
7. Grosse Pointe North (15-2) 47
8. Holt (15-2) 27
9. Byron Center (15-3) 23
10. DeWitt (16-2) 18
Others receiving votes: Jackson Northwest 16, Temperance Bedford 16, North Farmington 14, Coldwater 13, Saline 11, Utica Ford 8, Kalamazoo Central 8, 18, Grand Blanc 6, Belleville 4, Lake Orion 4, East Grand Rapids 3, Rochester 3, Howell 2, Lowell 2, Riverview 1, Canton Salem 1.
Division 2
1. Grand Rapids West Catholic (5) (17-0) 75
2. Detroit Edison (14-3) 68
3. Chelsea (18-1) 64
4. Haslett (19-0) 63
5. Lake Fenton (19-0) 55
6. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard (15-3) 47
7. Vicksburg (18-0) 36
8. Goodrich (17-1) 32
9. Dearborn Divine Child (13-5) 29
10. Frankenmuth (15-2) 26
Others receiving votes: Lansing Catholic 15, Big Rapids 14, Escanaba 12, North Branch 11, Romulus 11, Redford Westfield Prep 10, Wixom St. Catherine of Siena Academy 6, Ludington 5, Standish-Sterling 5, Warren Fitzgerald 4, Marine City 4, St. Clair 3, Marysville 2, Macomb Lutheran North 2, Hamilton 1.
Division 3
1. Buchanan (1) (17-1) 69
2. Dansville (2) (16-1) 64
3. Blissfield (17-1) 62
4. Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory (1) (12-5) 60
5. Hancock (15-1) 54
5. Lake City (1) (17-1) 54
7. Hemlock (15-3) 31
8. Traverse City St. Francis (15-2) 29
9. Sanford-Meridian (17-1) 28
(tie) Kent City (16-3) 28
Others receiving votes: McBain 22, Brandywine 14, Saginaw Valley Lutheran 14, Evart 13, Harbor Springs 13, Hart 12, Calumet 12, Ovid-Elsie 7, 19, Sandusky 5, Ithaca 5, Bronson 4.
Division 4
1. Maple City Glen Lake (4) (14-2) 74
2. Kingston (1) (15-1) 69
3. Gaylord St. Mary (16-2) 63
4. Mackinaw City (16-1) 60
5. St. Charles (16-2) 53
6. Petersburg Summerfield (16-2) 40
7. Norway (17-2) 35
8. Baraga (14-3) 31
9. Cedarville (13-3) 24
10. Hillman (15-3) 20
(tie) Martin (14-3) 20
Others receiving votes: Morenci 19, Pittsford 18, Fowler 14, Lake Linden-Hubbell 14, Brethren 13, Genesee Christian 10, Colon 8, Ontonagon 8, Hillsdale Academy 3, Indian River-Inland Lakes 2, Ewen-Trout Creek 1, Manistee Catholic Central 1.
We talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Girls Basketball this week from Full Circle Café & Espresso bar…
Our WSJM Sports Co-Players of the Week are Seniors Matt Lanier and Chase Sanders of St. Joseph High School boys basketball. Chase and Matt have led the Bears this season as St. Joe now leads the SMAC West and have won 9 straight games. WSJM Sports Director Dave Wolf stopped by and visited with Chase, Matt, and St. Joe coach Gregg Schaffer to talk about what these two have meant for the team and how the Bears continue on this streak.
In our Game of the Week as you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, first place in the SMAC West was on the line as St. Joseph faced Mattawan at the Bear Den in St. Joe. Joel Cordes was there to call the action.
St. Joe Senior Kai Wyngarden drives to the basket in the second half of St. Joe’s 50-47 win over Mattawan on Thursday at the Bear Den at St. Joe (WSJM Sports Photo: Dave Wolf)
NFL – National Football League – Super Bowl LVII
Sunday
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 6:30 p.m. at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
NFL – Patrick Mahomes wins 2nd MVP award ahead of Super Bowl
Patrick Mahomes dominated the voting for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award. Now, he’ll try to break the MVP curse. Mahomes, who also won in 2018, easily outdistanced Jalen Hurts, receiving 48 of 50 first-place votes from a nationwide panel of media members who regularly cover the league. He earned 490 points to 193 for Hurts, who got one first-place vote, 26 seconds, 11 thirds and 10 fourths. Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs face Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Jets cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Gardner, the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, started every game for the Jets. He had two interceptions and allowed just 33 catches on 73 targets. Lions DE Aiden Hutchinson finished 2nd in the voting for Defensive rookie of the Year.
Damar Hamlin speaks in front of University of Cincinnati Medical Center staff during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game,Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)NFL – NFL Honors: Hamlin joins medical staff that saved his life
Damar Hamlin has made his second appearance in Phoenix during Super Bowl week, joining the first responders onstage at the “NFL Honors” who helped save his life. The Buffalo Bills safety received the NFLPA’s Alan Page Community Award on Wednesday, a little more than a month after he went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field in Cincinnati. He appeared again at “NFL Honors” on Thursday night after the first responders were recognized. Hamlin collapsed on the field after a collision with a Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins on Jan. 2.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Brooklyn Nets 116, Chicago Bulls 105
Nets 116, Bulls 110 – Dinwiddie has 25 in Brooklyn return, Nets beat Bulls 116-105
Spencer Dinwiddie scored 25 points in his first game since returning to Brooklyn and the Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 116-105, hours after trading superstar Kevin Durant to Phoenix. Joe Harris had 18 points, and Yuta Watanabe chipped in 14 points in 22 minutes off the bench. Dorian Finney-Smith, who came with Dinwiddie from Dallas in the trade for Kyrie Irving, had nine points and nine rebounds in his Nets debut. It was Dinwiddie’s first game in a Nets uniform since Dec. 27, 2020. Zach LaVine scored 38 points and DeMar DeRozan had 14 for Chicago, which lost its second straight and fell to 10-18 on the road.
Tonight
San Antonio Spurs at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Phoenix Suns at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – Pistons deal Saddiq Bey ahead of NBA Trade Deadline
The Detroit Pistons were part of a four team deal ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. In the three way deal, Detroit’s Saddiq Bey is headed to the Atlanta Hawks. Golden State picks up Gary Payton and two 2nd round draft picks from Atlanta, while the Pistons Center James Wiseman from Golden State. Wiseman averages 6.9 points a game. while Bey averaged 14.8 points per game. Also included in the deal, Portland receives Kevin Knox and 5 future 2nd round picks.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 2, Calgary Flames 1
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) scores on Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar (80) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Red Wings 2, Flames 1 – Zadina returns, scores go-ahead goal as Red Wings top Flames
Filip Zadina made a successful return to the Detroit lineup, scoring the go-ahead goal at 5:51 of the third period to lift the Red Wings over the Calgary Flames 2-1. Zadina had not played since Nov. 5 because of a broken right leg. Zadina passed to Oskar Sundqvist, got the puck right back and snapped it into the open right side of the net past goaltender Dan Vladar for his first goal of the season. The Red Wings scored a goal against Calgary for the first time since Feb. 23, 2020. The last two matchups resulted in shutouts for the Flames.
Tonight
Arizona at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday
Vancouver at Detroit, 12:00 p.m.
Chicago at Winnipeg, 10:00 p.m.
NHL – Flames D Andersson hit while riding scooter, is ‘doing well’
The Calgary Flames say defenseman Rasmus Andersson is “doing well” after he was struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter in Detroit. The team says he was headed to dinner at about 6 p.m. Wednesday when he was hit while going through a crosswalk. The 26-year-old was taken to a hospital and released after tests. Flames general manager Brad Treliving says Andersson is “doing well” and listed as day-to-day. Calgary was in Detroit for a game Thursday against the Red Wings.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Saturday
Virginia Tech at Notre Dame, 2:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Miami-OH, 3:30 p.m.
Western Michigan at Northern Illinois, 4:00 p.m.
(18) Indiana at Michigan, 6:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 5:30
Toledo at Eastern Michigan, 7:30 p.m.
SundayMichigan State at Ohio State, 1:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 COSY-FM 12:00
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(10) Notre Dame 69, Pittsburgh 63
(10) Notre Dame 69, Pittsburgh 63 – Citron, Westbeld lead No. 10 Notre Dame past Pitt 69-63
Sonia Citron scored 20 points, Maddy Westbeld added 17 and Notre Dame beat Pitt 69-63. Sophomore guard Olivia Miles had a double-double of 11 points and 13 assists with seven rebounds and two steals as the Fighting Irish (19-4, 10-3 ACC) extended their home winning streak against Pitt to 16 games. Senior guard Dayshanette Harris led the Panthers (8-16, 1-12) with a season-high 20 points.
Saturday
Buffalo at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan, 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
Nebraska at (12) Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Penn State at Michigan State, 3:00 p.m.
Syracuse at (10) Notre Dame, 4:00 p.m.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Manitoba at Grand Rapids, 7:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Tonight
Kalamazoo at Toledo, 7:00 p.m.
NBAGL – NBA ‘G’ League
Last Night
Grand Rapids Gold 113, Stockton Kings 97
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Saturday
Women’s Basketball
Kellogg Community College at Southwestern Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Kellogg Community College at Southwestern Michigan, 3:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
SMAC
St. Joe Senior Kai Wyngarden drives to the basket in the second half of St. Joe’s 50-47 win over Mattawan on Thursday at the Bear Den at St. Joe (WSJM Sports Photo: Dave Wolf)St. Joseph 50, Mattawan 47
- St. Joe took sole possession of 1st place in the SMAC West Division standings after a 50-47 win over Mattawan. Matt Lanier led the Bears with 13 points as the Bears picked up their 9th straight win to improve to 12-3 on the season. Mattawan, who dropped their second straight game to fall to 13-3, got a game high 15 points from Ryan Kiesling and 12 each from Noah VanLaningham and Ryan Van Liere. The Bears and Mattawan will meet again in less than two week in a make-up game in Mattawan.
Battle Creek Lakeview 43, Lakeshore 35
Portage Northern 66, Portage Central 55
Kalamazoo Central 52, Loy Norrix 45
BCS
Howardsville Christian 46, Michigan Lutheran 41
Eau Claire 68, New Buffalo 40
SAC
Fennville 48, Bridgman 44
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Battle Creek Central 39, Gull Lake 35
BCS
Michigan Lutheran 20, Howardsville Christian 18
New Buffalo 43, Eau Claire 27
Southwest 10
Cassopolis 38, Mendon 29
Centreville 39, White Pigeon 33
Bangor 29, Decatur 22
Hartford 62, Comstock 18
Wrestling – Team Districts
Division 3 at Watervliet
Hartford 60, Watervliet 15
Hartford 66, Coloma 12 – Finals
Division 3 at Three Rivers
Constantine 32, Three Rivers 28 – Finals Division 3 at Allegan
South Haven 44, Allegan 36
Hopkins 38, South Haven 28 – Finals
Division 4 at Eau Claire
Decatur 52, Eau Claire 18 – Finals
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Battle Creek Central at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Edwardsburg at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Niles at Sturgis, 7:15 p.m.
Three Rivers at Vicksburg, 7:15 p.m.
Paw Paw at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m.
BCS
Countryside at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m.
River Valley at Covert, 6:00 p.m.
Lakeland
Brandywine at Dowagiac, 7:15 p.m.
SAC
South Haven at Coloma, 7:30 p.m.
Watervliet at Allegan, 7:30 p.m.
Gobles at Delton-Kellogg, 7:30 p.m.
Constantine at Lawton, 7:30 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Holland Black River, 7:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Parchment, 7:30 p.m.
Martin at Saugatuck, 7:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Schoolcraft, 7:30 p.m.
Southwest 10
Decatur at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Lawrence at Bloomingdale, 7:30 p.m.
Hartford at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Marcellus at Calhoun Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Kalamazoo Central, 7;00 p.m.
Wolverine
Edwardsburg at Otsego, 6:00 p.m.
Niles at Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Vicksburg, 6:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Plainwell, 6:00 p.m.
Lakeland
Brandywine at Dowagiac, 5:45 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
SAC
Fennville at Bridgman, 6:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Allegan, 6:00 p.m.
Gobles at Delton-Kellogg, 6:00 p.m.
Constantine at Lawton, 6:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Holland Black River, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Martin at Saugatuck, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Schoolcraft, 6:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Lawrence at Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m.
Non-Conference
Marcellus at Calhoun Christian, 6:00 p.m
Saturday
Boys Basketball
Mattawan vs. Harper Woods, 12:00 p.m. at BH
Kalamazoo Central vs. Hamtramck, 6:00 p.m. at BH
Warren Lincoln at Benton Harbor, 8:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Bronson at Brandywine, 5:30 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan 93, Nebraska 72
Georgia Tech 70, Notre Dame 68
Nebraska guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) attempts a layup as Michigan forward Tarris Reed Jr. (32) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Michigan 93, Nebraska 72 – Michigan wins third straight, 93-72 over Nebraska
Jett Howard made six 3-pointers and scored 22 points, Hunter Dickinson had 16 points and 10 rebounds and Michigan beat Nebraska 93-72. Nebraska, which trailed by 24 points in the first half, got within 48-39 early in the second half — the closest margin since 21-12. But Dickinson answered with a basket to put Michigan ahead by double digits for the rest of the game. Howard made four 3-pointers in the second half and scored 16 points, and Dickinson added 14 points. Michigan led for over 36 minutes and shot 57.6% from the field, including 14 of 26 from 3-point range. Dug McDaniel added 14 points, Kobe Bufkin had 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists for Michigan (14-10, 8-5 Big Ten). Joey Baker added 11 points and Terrance Williams II scored 10.
Georgia Tech 70, Notre Dame 68 – Georgia Tech beats Notre Dame on Terry’s tip-in at buzzer
Lance Terry scored 19 points, the last two on a game-winning tip-in at the buzzer that gave Georgia Tech a 70-68 victory over Notre Dame. With the score tied at 68 with five seconds remaining, the Yellow Jackets’ Kyle Sturdivant drove the left side of the lane and missed a step-back jumper along the baseline. Terry, who had inbounded the ball after a timeout, followed down the left side and delivered a two-handed tip-in for the victory that snapped a nine-game losing streak. Georgia Tech held Notre Dame to 1-of-11 field goal shooting over the final seven minutes and the Yellow Jackets won despite making only 2 of 8 shots down the stretch.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Cleveland Cavaliers 113, Detroit Pistons 85
Miami Heat 116, Indiana Pacers 111
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) shoots against Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)Cavs 113, Pistons 85 – Allen, Mobley power Cavaliers to 113-85 win over Pistons
Jarrett Allen scored 20 points, Evan Mobley added 19 and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their fourth straight game, 113-85 over the Detroit Pistons despite resting their starting backcourt. All-Star starter Donovan Mitchell (groin) and Darius Garland (thumb) got the night off to heal some nagging injuries and the Cavs barely missed their top guards. With Allen and Mobley doing inside damage and combining for 21 points, Cleveland built an 18-point lead after one quarter. The Pistons got within two in the third before the Cavs outscored Detroit 26-4 to start the fourth. Bojan Bogdanovic scored 15 to lead Detroit. The Pistons have dropped nine of 11.
Heat 116, Pacers 111 – Adebayo scores 38, Heat hold off sliding Pacers 116-111
Bam Adebayo tied his season high with 38 points, Jimmy Butler added 25 and the Miami Heat held off the Indiana Pacers 116-111 on Wednesday night. Buddy Hield scored 29 points for Indiana, which has lost 13 of its last 15 games. Myles Turner had 23 points and 11 rebounds.
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m.
NBA – Reports: Suns get All-Star Kevin Durant in trade with Nets
The Phoenix Suns acquired 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, according to multiple reports. The outlets, citing unnamed sources, said the Suns added Durant to a starting lineup that already includes an All-Star backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker, along with center Deandre Ayton. Phoenix sent Cam Johnson, Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks and additional draft compensation to the Nets. The Suns also receive forward T.J. Warren in the deal.
NBA – AP source: Lakers trading Westbrook to Utah in 3-team swap
The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Russell Westbrook to Utah and reacquiring guard D’Angelo Russell from Minnesota in a three-team, eight-player deal, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press. LA is also getting guard Malik Beasley and forward Jarred Vanderbilt from the Jazz. Minnesota is getting Mike Conley Jr. and Nickeil Alexander-Walker from Utah along with three second-round picks, while the Lakers are sending Juan Toscano-Anderson, Damian Jones and their first-round pick in 2027 to Utah with Westbrook. Westbrook’s tenure with his hometown team lasted just 130 tumultuous games.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan State 88, Wisconsin 63
Ball State 68, Eastern Michigan 50
Kent State 68, Central Michigan 63
Miami (OH) 71, Western Michigan 53
Tonight
Pittsburgh at (10) Notre Dame, 6:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Calgary Flames at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
NFL – Chiefs’ Mahomes says ankle will be ready for Super Bowl
Patrick Mahomes says he’s “definitely in a better spot” when it comes to his ailing right ankle than he was for the AFC championship game. The All-Pro quarterback also says he doesn’t expect to be limited by it when he leads the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. Mahomes spoke before Wednesday’s practice at Arizona State’s facility. He said he’ll probably continue to get treatment on the ankle he hurt against Jacksonville in the divisional round throughout the week and possibly right up until kickoff.
NFL – Super Bowl has rare matchup of top 2 regular-season teams
This year’s Super Bowl features a rare matchup of the NFL’s top two teams from the regular season. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs were the league’s only 14-game winners, marking just the sixth time since the 1970 merger that the squads with sole possession of the two best records in the regular season met for the championship. The last time it happened came after the 2013 season when Seattle beat Denver 43-8 in a matchup of 13-win teams.
NCAAFB – Northwestern to host Iowa at Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field will host a college football game for the third time since 2010 when Iowa plays Northwestern next season. Northwestern and the Chicago Cubs announced that the Wildcats’ home game would be played Nov. 4. Northwestern played Illinois at Wrigley in 2010 in the MLB ballpark’s first college football game since 1938 and the Wildcats hosted Purdue there in 2021. Wrigley Field has a long history of hosting football games. The Chicago Bears played there from 1921 to 1970. The old Chicago Cardinals also played at Wrigley Field as well as DePaul University until its program folded in 1939.
SPHL – Minor league hockey game a forfeit after home team no-shows
A bizarre scene unfolded in a low-level minor hockey league over the weekend: The home team didn’t show up. The visiting team from Quad City took the ice for warmups at the arena in Danville, Illinois, for a Southern Professional Hockey League game at the Vermilion County Bobcats. Fans filed in, vendors sold concessions and officials were there to drop the puck. But the Bobcats had no players, their coach did not show up and they had no athletic trainer on site. After a delay of game penalty and 5-minute delay, it was declared a forfeit and visiting players skated with fans and took the 3-hour bus ride home. There are now concerns last-place Vermilion County, which has lost 77 of 86 games in its existence, will fold midseason.
Olympics – Probe into US Olympic failings stunted by red tape in DC
More than two years since it was greenlighted by Congress, the panel established to probe the inner workings of the U.S. Olympics has yet to conduct a formal interview because of bureaucratic red tape in Washington. The Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics and Paralympics is charged with looking how U.S. leaders handled sex-abuse cases that were mismanaged for decades. It took 19 months after it was established in October 2020 for the commission to receive the $2 million Congress budgeted for its use. Then, it took eight more months to identify and hire the panel’s executive director. Now that those issues are resolved, however, the commission has to decide how to spend the money by Sept. 30 or risk not being able to use it.
NBAGL – NBA ‘G’ League
Last Night
Stockton Kings 119, Grand Rapids Gold 92
Tonight
Stockton Kings at Grand Rapids Gold, 7:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 71, Lake Michigan College 61
Southwestern Michigan 68, Marian Ancilla 48
Glen Oaks 71, Lansing Community College 58
Men’s Basketball
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 105, Lake Michigan College 80
Southwestern Michigan 70, Martin Ancilla 59
Lansing Community College 90, Glen Oaks 74
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Paw Paw 72, Buchanan 64
Marshall 62, Plainwell 45
Girls Basketball
Buchanan 53, Paw Paw 51
Saugatuck 46, Fennville 26
Wrestling – Team Districts
Division 2 at St. Joseph
Lakeshore 55, Paw Paw 22
Lakeshore 51, St. Joseph 16 – Finals
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg 72, Sturgis 12
Edwardsburg 54, Niles 30 – Finals
Division 4 at Gobles
Bangor 62, Bloomingdale 18
Martin 72, Gobles 9
Martin 66, Bangor 16 – Finals
Division 4 at Lawton
Schoolcraft def. Kal. Phoenix by forfeit
Lawton 72, Lawrence 6
Lawton 30, Schoolcraft 30 – Finals
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Mattawan at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m. 94.9 WSJM
Lakeshore at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
Michigan Lutheran at Howardsville Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Eau Claire at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
SAC
Bridgman at Fennville, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Gull Lake at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
Howardsville Christian at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
Eau Claire at New Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
Southwest 10
Mendon at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Bangor at Decatur, 7:30 p.m.
Comstock at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
Wrestling – Team Districts
Division 3 at Watervliet
Hartford vs. Watervliet, 6:00 p.m.
HRT/WTVL vs. Coloma, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Brandywine
Dowagiac vs. Brandywine, 6:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs vs. Buchanan, 6:00 p.m.
Championship, 7:15 p.m.
Division 3 at Allegan
Fennville vs. Hopkins, 6:00 p.m.
South Haven vs. Allegan, 6:00 p.m.
Championship, 7:30 p.m.
Division 3 at Three Rivers
Three Rivers vs. Parchment, 5:30 p.m.
TR/PRCH vs. Constantine, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Eau Claire
Eau Claire vs. Decatur, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan State 63, Maryland 58
Miami (OH) 85, Western Michigan 70
Ball State 65, Central Michigan 51
Buffalo 102, Eastern Michigan 97
Michigan State’s Joey Hauser, center, and Jaxon Kohler, right, and Maryland’s Patrick Emilien, left, and Julian Reese (10) vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)Michigan State 63, Maryland 58 – Michigan St. rallies to win after giving up lead to Maryland
Joey Hauser scored 20 points and Tyson Walker had 17 and Michigan State rallied after scoring the game’s first 15 points to beat Maryland 63-58. The Spartans used an 8-0 run in which Walker made a layup and 3-pointer wrapped around a 3 from Jaden Akins for a 52-48 lead with 7:44 remaining and Michigan State led for the remainder. The Terrapins erupted for a 12-0 run in less than three minutes in the second half turning a 38-26 deficit into a 38-all tie. ahmir Young scored 17 points for Maryland
M-OH 85, WMU 70 – Miami (Ohio) wins 85-78 against Western Michigan
Anderson Mirambeaux had 22 points in Miami of Ohio’s 85-78 win against Western Michigan on Tuesday night. Mirambeaux also added five rebounds for the RedHawks (8-16, 2-9 Mid-American Conference). Mekhi Lairy scored 21 points while shooting 7 for 15 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line. Morgan Safford was 3 of 9 shooting, including 2 for 6 from distance, and went 7 for 8 from the line to finish with 15 points, while adding five rebounds and seven assists. The RedHawks snapped a seven-game slide. The Broncos (6-18, 2-9) were led by Seth Hubbard, who recorded 20 points. Western Michigan also got 17 points and nine rebounds from Titus Wright. In addition, Lamar Norman Jr. finished with 12 points and two steals. The loss is the seventh in a row for the Broncos.
Ball St. 65, CMU 51 – Pearson scores 13, Ball State takes down Central Michigan
Mickey Pearson Jr.’s 13 points helped Ball State defeat Central Michigan 65-51 on Tuesday night.
Pearson added six rebounds for the Cardinals (17-7, 8-3 Mid-American Conference. Brian Taylor finished with 20 points, seven rebounds and two steals for the Chippewas (8-16, 3-8).
Buffalo 102, EMU 97 – Adams scores 21 as Buffalo defeats Eastern Michigan 102-97
Isaiah Adams’ 21 points helped Buffalo defeat Eastern Michigan 102-97 on Tuesday night. Tyson Acuff led the Eagles (6-18, 3-8) in scoring, finishing a career-high 35 points. Emoni Bates, coming off his third, 35-point performance of the season, scored 27 points for Eastern Michigan.
Tonight
Nebraska at Michigan, 6:30 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:00
Notre Dame at Georgia Tech, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Tonight
Ball State at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Kent State, 7:00 p.m.
Western Michigan at Miami (OH), 7:00 p.m.
Michigan State at Wisconsin, 7:30 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Memphis Grizzlies 104, Chicago Bulls 89
Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant (12) drives past Chicago Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)Grizzlies 104, Bulls 89 – Morant, Jackson help Grizzlies beat Bulls, end 3-game skid
Ja Morant scored 34 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 24 points and five blocks, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Bulls 104-89. Desmond Bane finished with 17 points and Brandon Clarke had 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Grizzlies, who stopped a three-game skid. Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 17 rebounds for the Bulls, whose three-game winning streak ended. Chicago played without leading scorer DeMar DeRozan because of right hip soreness. Zach LaVine scored 24 points for Chicago and Ayo Dosunmu added 14 points and six assists.
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m.
NBA – Scoring King: James passes Abdul-Jabbar for NBA points mark
LeBron James is the NBA’s new career scoring leader. With a stepback jumper with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game Tuesday night against Oklahoma City, James pushed his career total to 38,388 points and broke the record that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held for nearly four decades. Abdul-Jabbar became the league’s all-time leading scorer on April 5, 1984 and wound up retiring in 1989 with 38,387 points. The game stopped for a ceremony after James broke the record and he had tears in his eyes as he thanked the crowd, Abdul-Jabbar, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and others. James finished with 38 points in the Lakers’ 133-130 loss and stands at 38,390.
NBA – Mat Ishbia to AP: Suns ‘will be one of best places to work’
Mat Ishbia says his first major project as owner of the Phoenix Suns will be to listen to employees and figure out what problems they’ve faced. After that, he’ll start fixing. The tenure of embattled Robert Sarver as owner of the NBA’s Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury officially ended Tuesday. That’s when Ishbia — the chairman, president and chief executive of United Wholesale Mortgage, plus a member of Michigan State’s NCAA championship team in 2000 — took over. He will be governor, while brother Justin Ishbia will be alternate governor. Mat Ishbia told The Associated Press he plans to make adjustments in order to make the Suns “one of the best places to work.”
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Edmonton Oilers 5, Detroit Red Wings 2
Anaheim Ducks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2 – OT
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (35) stops a Edmonton Oilers center Derek Ryan (10) shot as Pius Suter (24) defends in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Oilers 5, Red Wings 2 – Warren Foegele scores twice, Oilers beat Red Wings 5-2
Warren Foegele scored twice in the second period and Edmonton Oilers went on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 Tuesday night. Edmonton’s Jack Campbell stopped 30 shots, including some key ones in the third to keep a one-goal lead. The Oilers maintained the momentum they had going into the All-Star break with their eighth win in nine games. Detroit’s Tyler Bertuzzi broke a scoreless tie midway through the first period and Joe Veleno scored with 9 seconds left in the second to pull the home team within a goal. Ville Husso made 22 saves for the Red Wings.
Anaheim Ducks’ Frank Vatrano, left, celebrates his game winning goal with John Klingberg (3) during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Chicago. The Ducks won 3-2. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Ducks 3, Blackhawks 2 – OT – Frank Vatrano’s OT goal lifts Ducks over Blackhawks 3-2
Frank Vatrano scored 2:15 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in a matchup of two of the NHL’s worst teams. Vatrano got his 12th goal when he beat Petr Mrazek from the left side of the net. Isac Lundestrom circled the net and set up the game-winner with a cross-ice pass. The Ducks improved to 4-0-1 in their last five games. It was Anaheim’s first win against Chicago since Dec. 5, 2018, stopping an eight-game slide.
NFL – Chicago Bears help promote NFL in trip to Spain
The Chicago Bears have finished five days of clinics with kids in Barcelona and Madrid to help promote the NFL in Spain. The last day of the clinics was in Madrid with several hundred kids participating. Former Bears player Roberto Garza was among those representing the organization. Bears’ manager of youth football and community programs Gustavo Silva says the clinics help the process of “building positive momentum for the growth of football” worldwide. Madrid is one of the European cities vying to host NFL games in the near future.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Martin Ancilla at Southwestern Michigan, 5:30 p.m.
Glen Oaks at Lansing Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 7:30 p.m.
Martin Ancilla at Southwestern Michigan, 7:30 p.m.
Glen Oaks at Lansing Community College, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph 77, Gull Lake 62
- The Bears had 4 starters in double figures in a 77-62 win over Gull Lake. Matt Lanier had 19 points for the Bears, Chase Sanders added 15. Joron Brown scored 12 and Luke Lehner added 10 as St. Joe has won 8 straight to improve to 11-3.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 65, Lakeshore 57
- Lakeshore entered the final quarter with a 1 point lead on Loy Norrix, but the visiting Knights outscored the Lancers 20-11 in the final 8 minutes for a 65-57 win. Devin Knight led Norrix with 13 points. Jack Carlisle had a game high 24 points in the loss for the Lancers, while Jackson Bushu scored 10.
Battle Creek Lakeview 66, Mattawan 59
Battle Creek Central 58, Portage Central 49
Kalamazoo Central 74, Portage Northern 43
BCS
Countryside Academy 68, Michigan Lutheran 52
- Donte Tate had 19 points and Isaiah Woods had 18 points for Countryside in a 68-52 win over Michigan Lutheran. Adam Conrad had 18 in the loss for the Titans
Howardsville Chr. 37, Our Lady of the Lake 34
- Matt Lage led Our Lady of the Lake with 15 points in a 37-34 home loss to Howardsville Christian. Owen McLoughlin added 11 points for the Lakers.
New Buffalo 67, Covert 33
- Elliot Bourne had 14 points, Nick Haskins scored 13 and Sam Tripp scored 11 as New Buffalo beat Covert 67-33. Marcus Preston had 13 to lead Covert
Eau Claire 75, River Valley 63
SAC
South Haven 53, Galesburg-Augusta 33
Holland Black River 52, Coloma 47
Allegan 71, Gobles 40
Watervliet 61, Schoolcraft 47
Southwest 10
Cassopolis 63, Decatur 14
Centreville 67, Comstock 51
Hartford 56, Marcellus 50
Mendon 60, Bloomingdale 42
White Pigeon 55, Bangor 50
Non-Conference
Berrien Springs 52, Constantine 25
Dowagiac 69, Three Rivers 62
Lawton 63, Vicksburg 52
Vermontville Maple Valley 54, Delton-Kellogg 39
GR Covenant Christian 67, Kalamazoo Christian 36
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Gull Lake 56, St. Joseph 40
- St. Joe jumped out to a 14-4 lead after the first quarter but Gull Lake fought back and defeated St. Joe 56-40. Jaslynn Ward led the Bears with 10 points.
Lakeshore 49, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 43
Battle Creek Lakeview 46, Mattawan 18
Battle Creek Central 42, Portage Central 33
Kalamazoo Central 72, Portage Northern 50
BCS
River Valley 53, Eau Claire 19
SAC
Watervliet 50, Galesburg-Augusta 34
Gobles 44, Coloma 12
Saugatuck 40, Bridgman 24
Southwest 10
Cassopolis 32, Decatur 24
Centreville 66, Comstock 25
Marcellus 51, Hartford 38
Bloomingdale 57, Mendon 45
White Pigeon 59, Bangor 29
Non-Conference
Berrien Springs 46, Constantine 38
- Grace Constable and Aubreona Smith each had 16 points as Berrien Springs beat Constantine 46-38. Olivia Herlein had 14 for the Falcons
Brandywine 54, Schoolcraft 27
Vicksburg 47, Lawton 34
Edwardsburg 51, Marshall 24
Three Rivers 55, Dowagiac 30
GR Covenant Christian 53, Kalamazoo Christian 51
Delton-Kellogg 58, Vermontville Maple Valley 17
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Buchanan at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m.
Marshall at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Paw Paw at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Fennville at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
Wrestling – Team Districts
Division 2 at St. Joseph
Paw Paw vs. Lakeshore, 6:00 p.m.
PP/LKSH vs. St. Joseph, 7:30 p.m.
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg vs. Sturgis, 5:30 p.m.
EDW/STG vs. Niles, 6:30 p.m.
Division 3 at Watervliet
Hartford vs. Watervliet, 6:00 p.m.
HRT/WTVL vs. Coloma, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Brandywine
Dowagiac vs. Brandywine, 6:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs vs. Buchanan, 6:00 p.m.
Championship, 7:15 p.m.
Division 3 at Allegan
Fennville vs. Hopkins, 6:00 p.m.
South Haven vs. Allegan, 6:00 p.m.
Championship, 7:30 p.m.
Division 3 at Three Rivers
Three Rivers vs. Parchment, 5:30 p.m.
TR/PRCH vs. Constantine, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Gobles
Bangor vs. Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m.
Martin vs. Gobles, 6:00 p.m.
Championship, 7:30 p.m.
Division 4 at Lawton
Schoolcraft vs. Kal. Phoenix, 6:00 p.m.
Lawrence vs. Lawton, 6:00 p.m.
Championship, 7:30 p.m.
Division 4 at Eau Claire
Eau Claire vs. Decatur, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Boston Celtics 111, Detroit Pistons 99
Chicago Bulls 128, San Antonio Spurs 104
Celtics 111, Pistons 99 – Jayson Tatum scores 34, Celtics cruise past Pistons 111-99
Jayson Tatum started slow and finished strong with 34 points, leading the Boston Celtics to a 111-99 win over the Detroit Pistons. The All-Star forward missed his first five shots and had as many fouls as field goals after missing 10 shots in the first half. Tatum made three 3-pointers and an array of driving layups in the third, scoring 18 points in the quarter to turn a seven-point halftime lead into a 18-point cushion. Bojan Bogdanovic scored 21 for the Pistons, who have won just one-fourth of their game
Bulls 128, Spurs 104 – Vucevic, Drummond come up big, Bulls beat Spurs 128-104
Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls handed San Antonio its ninth straight loss with a 128-104 victory over the Spurs. Andre Drummond set season highs with 21 points and 15 rebounds, helping the Bulls match a season high with their third straight win. They also got some payback for a loss at San Antonio in October. It was tied at 85 late in the third quarter when Chicago went on a 23-3 run. Keldon Johnson led San Antonio with 21 points.
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00 p.m.
NBA – NBA reschedules 3 games to make up for 1 postponed by storm
The NBA has rescheduled three games after one game was postponed last week when the Detroit Pistons were stranded in Dallas due to a winter storm. The Pistons will make up their home game against the Washington Wizards on March 7. The league also rescheduled games for both franchises to avoid either team playing on three straight days. Detroit will host the Portland Trail Blazers on March 6, a day before previously scheduled. The Wizards will face the Milwaukee Bucks at home on March 5, also a day earlier than previously planned.
NBA – NBA approves sale of Phoenix Suns, Mercury to Mat Ishbia
Mortgage executive and former Michigan State guard Mat Ishbia is approved to become the new majority owner of the Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury. The NBA’s board of governors approved his plan to purchase the controlling stake of those franchises from Robert Sarver. The vote was 29-0, with the Cleveland Cavaliers abstaining, according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the vote had not yet been announced publicly. Ishbia agreed on Dec. 20 to the deal, one that put the total value of the Suns and Mercury at $4 billion.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Edmonton Oilers at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m.
Anaheim Ducks at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
NFL – Super Bowl opening night returns with energetic atmosphere
Nick Sirianni answered questions about Rocky, Santa Claus and even which of his players on the Philadelphia Eagles he’d want to date his 5-year-old daughter when she grows up. Welcome to Super Bowl opening night where football talk gives way to the wacky. The circus atmosphere that kicks off the NFL’s biggest week has returned for the first time since 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic forced teams to meet the media on video conferences the past two seasons. Sirianni and the Eagles took the stage first at the home of the Phoenix Suns. “Fly, Eagles, Fly” chants greeted players and coaches before they spent an hour answering wide-ranging questions from more than 2,000 media members.
NFL – For Super Bowl ads this year, crypto is out, booze is in
The hottest ticket in town for advertisers is officially sold out. Fox said Monday that in-game ads for Super Bowl LVII have all been sold. The big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles takes place on Sunday. The Super Bowl is advertising’s biggest stage, with advertisers jockeying to get their products in front of the more than 100 million people that watch each year. Mark Evans, executive vice president of ad sales for Fox Sports, said a few ads went for more than $7 million for a 30-second spot. Most sold between $6 million and $7 million.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Western Michigan at Miami (OH), 7:00 p.m.
Ball State at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Buffalo, 7:00 p.m.
Maryland at Michigan State, 9:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 8:00
NCAAMBKB – Big 10 – Minnesota-Illinois postponed for COVID-19
Minnesota’s game at Illinois has been postponed because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols within the Gophers’ program. The teams were scheduled to play Tuesday. They will meet on Feb. 20 instead. Minnesota’s announcement did not specify how many players would have been unable to play. The Gophers had only eight available scholarship players for their last game when they lost 81-46 to Maryland. The game will be rescheduled by the Big Ten with input from both schools. Minnesota is next scheduled to host Iowa this Sunday. Illinois will host No. 24 Rutgers this Saturday.
NCAAMBKB – Purdue stays No. 1 in AP Top 25; NC State in at No. 22
Purdue remains atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll despite losing its second game of the season. The new poll out Monday also saw Marquette push into the top 10 and North Carolina State make its first poll appearance in four years. The Boilermakers earned 38 of 62 first-place votes to stay at No. 1 for a third straight week and seventh time this season. Houston rose to No. 2 with 22 first-place votes. Marquette is in the top 10 for the first time since 2019. That also was the last time N.C. State was ranked before checking in at No. 22.
NCAAWBKB – Indiana reaches No. 2 in women’s Top 25; SC still No. 1
South Carolina beat UConn to remain No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll for the 33rd consecutive week. Indiana moved up to No. 2 for its highest ranking in school history. LSU stayed third and has a showdown with the Gamecocks on Sunday in a matchup of the last undefeated teams. The Huskies moved up to fourth and Iowa was fifth. Stanford fell to sixth after losing to Washington. Utah, Maryland, Duke and Notre Dame round out the top 10. Colorado re-entered at No. 25 while Middle Tennessee fell out.
Golf – PGA – Justin Rose wins at Pebble Beach to end 4-year drought
Justin Rose is a PGA Tour winner again after four years. Rose made short work on a short Monday with three birdies in four holes. That sent him to a 66 and a three-shot victory in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Rose had not won since Torrey Pines four years ago. Now he’s headed to the Masters again. The tournament was delayed to a Monday finish because of high wind on Saturday. Rose benefited from that stoppage of play. And he was helped by hardly any wind over the final nine holes he played Monday. Brendon Todd and Brandon Wu finished second.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Plainwell 54, Edwardsburg 52 – OT
Niles 65, Buchanan 48
Holland Black River 55, Lawrence 52
Saugatuck 54, Fennville 41
- Russell Vande Poel scored 13 points while Carter Miller had 12 in Saugatuck’s 54-41 win over Fennville. Matt Hartgerink added 11 for the Trailblazers, who beat Fennville for the first time since 2017.
Harper Creek 46, Sturgis 36
Marcellus at Cassopolis, Cancelled
Girls Basketball
Mattawan 55, St. Joseph 43
- Mattawan’s Delaney Elsmore had 13 of her game high 25 points in the third quarter to help give the Wildcats a 55-43 win at St. Joe. Jade Mosher added 12 for Mattawan. Eleah Hedstrom led St. Joe with 17 points while Jaslynn Ward scored 10
Buchanan 60, Lakeshore 46
- Buchanan’s Faith Carson led all scorers with a game high 28 points in Buchanan’s 60-46 home win over Lakeshore. Labria Austin added 14 for the Bucks. Paige Lies had 16 to lead Lakeshore, while Emily Lockman had 12
Lawrence 38, Our Lady of the Lake 36
- Abby Schrauben scored 20 points for the Lakers in a 38-36 loss to Lawrence.
Watervliet 48, Plainwell 40
Watervliet Grace Christian 48, Eau Claire 46 – OT
Lawton 54, Delton-Kellogg 20
Harper Creek 48, Sturgis 42
Centreville 47, Hartford 27
Holland Black River 48, Parchment 23
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Gull Lake at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
Michigan Lutheran at Countryside Academy, 7:00 p.m.
Howardsville Chr. at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Covert at New Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
Eau Claire at River Valley, 7:30 p.m.
SAC
Galesburg-Augusta at South Haven, 7:00 p.m.
Gobles at Allegan, 7:00 p.m.
Martin at Bridgman, 7:15 p.m.
Holland Black River at Coloma, 7:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Watervliet, 7:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Decatur at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Comstock at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Hartford at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Bangor at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Constantine at Berrien Springs, 6:45 p.m.
Three Rivers at Dowagiac, 7:15 p.m.
Lawton at Vicksburg, 7:00 p.m.
Vermontville Maple Valley at Delton-Kellogg, 7:00 p.m.
GR Covenant Christian at Kal. Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 5:45 p.m.
Mattawan at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Kalamazoo Central, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
Our Lady of the Lake at Howardsville Chr., 7:00 p.m.
River Valley at Eau Claire, 6:00 p.m.
SAC
Watervliet at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Coloma at Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Allegan at Martin, 7:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Cassopolis at Decatur, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
Mendon at Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m.
White Pigeon at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Berrien Springs at Constantine, 7:30 p.m.
Brandywine at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Lawton, 7:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Marshall, 7:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Three Rivers, 7:00 p.m.
Kal. Christian at GR Covenant Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Vermontville Maple Valley, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Basketball AP Rankings
Boys Basketball
Division 1
1. Detroit Cass Tech (5) (17-0) 75
2. North Farmington (12-1) 60
3. Muskegon (13-1) 57
4. Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (14-1) 56
5. Detroit U-D Jesuit (14-2) 55
6. Grand Blanc (14-2) 52
7. Ann Arbor Huron (13-1) 44
8. Port Huron Northern (14-1) 40
9. Grand Rapids Northview (12-3) 36
10. Kalamazoo Central (12-2) 31
Others receiving votes: Okemos 19, Bloomfield Hills 14, Warren De La Salle 9, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s 8, Lansing Waverly 8, Grosse Pointe South 5, Mattawan 5, Mount Pleasant 5, Battle Creek Lakeview 5, Grand Haven 3, Hamtramck 3, Troy 3, Saline 2, Mason 2, Oak Park 2, St. Joseph 1.
Division 2
1. Romulus Summit Academy (5) (15-1) 75
2. Warren Michigan Collegiate (12-1) 68
3. Olivet (15-0) 60
4. Benton Harbor (13-3) 46
(tie) Warren Lincoln (11-4) 46
6. Saginaw (14-3) 42
7. Grand Rapids Catholic Central (10-5) 40
8. Grand Rapids Christian (9-4) 34
(tie) Ludington (14-1) 34
10. Chelsea (12-2) 21
Others receiving votes: Hart 20, Standish Sterling Central 18, Cadillac 16, Big Rapids 14, Grand Rapids South Christian 13, Kingsford 10, Boyne City 10, Flat Rock 9, Onsted 6, Flint Hamady 5, Ferndale 5, Croswell-Lexington 4, Ionia 4.
Division 3
1. Detroit Loyola (3) (14-1) 87
2. Laingsburg (1) (14-0) 82
3. Flint Beecher (2) (12-3) 75
4. Watervliet (13-1) 65
5. Napoleon (14-0) 57
6. Brandywine (13-1) 54
7. Iron Mountain (13-1) 39
8. Grandville Calvin Christian (13-1) 35
9. Cass City (13-1) 33
10. Maple City Glen Lake (13-1) 32
Others receiving votes: New Haven 21, St. Ignace 21, Saginaw Nouvel 20, Traverse City St. Francis 19, Blanchard Montabella 18, Jonesville 17, McBain 11, Riverview Gabriel Richard 10, Reading 6, Brown City 4, Bad Axe 4, Ecorse 4, Beal City 3, Ovid-Elsie 2, North Muskegon 1.
Division 4
1. Taylor Trillium Academy (1) (13-0) 70
2. Painesdale Jeffers (2) (14-0) 61
3. Genesee Christian (1) (12-3) 59
4. Lake Leelanau St Mary (1) (13-1) 57
5. Mio Au Sable (12-0) 53
6. Powers North Central (11-2) 49
7. Baldwin (12-1) 40
8. Hillman (12-1) 39
9. Munising (14-1) 31
10. Gaylord St. Mary (13-2) 30
Others receiving votes: Bellevue 25, Wyoming Tri-unity Christian 25, Ironwood 17, Detroit Douglass 14, Rudyard 14, Kingston 7, Pittsford 4, Onaway 2, Watersmeet 2, Hillsdale Academy 1.
Girls Basketball
Division 1
1. West Bloomfield (4) (15-2) 72
2. Detroit Renaissance (1) (15-0) 69
3. Rockford (14-1) 64
4. Flint Carman Ainsworth (12-0) 61
5. Farmington Hills Mercy (14-2) 54
6. Grosse Pointe North (13-2) 47
7. Wayne Memorial (12-5) 46
8. Jackson Northwest (15-1) 38
9. Byron Center (13-3) 26
10. Holt (14-2) 24
Others receiving votes: Saline 23, DeWitt 20, North Farmington 14, Temperance Bedford 8, East Grand Rapids 7, Utica Ford 7, Lake Orion 5, Coldwater 4, Grand Blanc 3, Kalamazoo Central 3, Muskegon 2, Howell 1, Belleville 1, Rochester 1.
Division 2
1. Grand Rapids West Catholic (5) (15-0) 75
2. Chelsea (16-1) 66
(tie) Detroit Edison (12-3) 66
4. Haslett (17-0) 62
5. Lake Fenton (17-0) 56
6. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard (14-3) 49
7. Vicksburg (16-0) 42
8. Goodrich (14-1) 35
9. Dearborn Divine Child (13-4) 31
10. Frankenmuth (13-2) 30
Others receiving votes: Standish-Sterling 23, Lansing Catholic 17, Escanaba 15, Big Rapids 11, Redford Westfield Prep 5, Romulus 4, Wixom St. Catherine of Siena Academy 3, Tecumseh 3, Marysville 3, Macomb Lutheran North 2, Detroit Country Day 2.
Division 3
1. Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory (2) (9-4) 71
2. Buchanan (1) (14-1) 64
3. Dansville (1) (15-1) 62
4. Blissfield (16-1) 60
5. Lake City (1) (15-1) 53
6. Hancock (13-1) 50
7. Hemlock (13-3) 34
8. Kent City (15-3) 29
9. Harbor Springs (14-2) 28
10. McBain (12-5) 25
Others receiving votes: Sanford-Meridian 23, Evart 19, Ovid-Elsie 14, Traverse City St. Francis 13, Bronson 11, Calumet 11, Brandywine 10, Saginaw Valley Lutheran 9, Elk Rapids 7, Madison Heights Bishop Foley 3, Kalamazoo Christian 3, Detroit Osborn 1.
Division 4
1. Maple City Glen Lake (5) (13-2) 75
2. Kingston (13-1) 69
3. Mackinaw City (14-1) 59
4. Gaylord St. Mary (13-2) 58
5. St. Charles (14-2) 50
6. Norway (16-1) 41
7. Petersburg Summerfield (14-2) 38
8. Baraga (13-3) 36
9. Morenci (15-2) 35
10. Cedarville (12-3) 22
Others receiving votes: St. Ignace LaSalle 15, Brethren 14, Lake Linden-Hubbell 13, Fowler 12, Martin 11, Pittsford 11, Hillman 10, Colon 8, Burton Genesee Christian 6, Ontonagon 5, Hillsdale Academy 4, Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart 3, Mendon 2, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian 2, Onaway 1.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Yesterday
Michigan 77, Ohio State 69
Ohio State guard Sean McNeil looks to pass as Michigan guard Dug McDaniel (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Michigan 77, Ohio State 69 – Dickinson leads Michigan to 77-69 win over skidding Buckeyes
Hunter Dickinson scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Michigan to a 77-69 win over Ohio State. Jett Howard added 16 points and Kobe Bufkin 13 with eight rebounds for the Wolverines, who missed their last four shots to drop to 49% for the game. Bruce Thornton scored 22 points to lead the Buckeyes, who have lost four straight and 10 of 12. Thornton was 10-of-13 shooting and Ohio State made five of its last eight shots but that only raised the shooting percent to 41. Bufkin, Dickinson and Howard combined for a Michigan 12-3 run for a 24-14 lead midway through the first half. Despite a poor shooting half, the Buckeyes closed it to 41-36 at the half as Sueing hit a last-minute 3-pointer.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(16) Duke 57, (9) Notre Dame 52
(18) Michigan 77, Michigan State 67
(16) Duke 57, (9) Notre Dame 52 – No. 16 Duke tops No. 9 Notre Dame 57-52 for 1st place in ACC
Celeste Taylor scored 14 points and No. 16 Duke came from behind for a 57-52 victory at No. 9 Notre Dame. Trailing for most of the game’s first 28 minutes, the Blue Devils took the lead for good in the final two minutes of the third quarter to knock off the Fighting Irish. Duke led 48-46 going into the fourth quarter after trailing Notre Dame by as many as five points in the third quarter. A steal by Elizabeth Balogun in the final 15 seconds helped seal the win for the Blue Devils. Maddy Westbeld led Notre Dame with 15 points. The Irish fell out of a first-place tie with Duke in the ACC standings.
(18) Michigan 77, Michigan State 67 – Brown, No. 18 Michigan women beat Michigan St. 77-67
Leigha Brown scored 19 of her 29 points in the second half and finished two assists shy of a triple-double to lead No. 18 Michigan to a 77-67 win over rival Michigan State. Brown scored 10 in the fourth quarter, eight from the foul line, and Maddie Nolan had two big 3-pointers in the fourth and scored 22 points for the Wolverines. Michigan pulled out a second-straight win without leading scored Laila Phelia, who has a lower leg injury. Brown was 8 of 9 and Nolan 5 of 6 from the foul line in the fourth quarter. Matilda Ekh and Moira Joiner both had 12 for the Spartans, who lost their third straight since coach Susy Merchant had a medical issue and a minor car accident on Jan. 28.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Cleveland Cavaliers 122, Indiana Pacers 103
Cavs 123, Pacers 103 – Garland leads hot-shooting Cavs to 122-103 win over Pacers
Darius Garland scored 24 points, Isaac Okoro added 20 and the Cleveland Cavaliers made 15 3-pointers in a 122-103 rout of the Indiana Pacers. All five starters scored in double figures for the Cavaliers. Cleveland shot 52.3% from the field and 40.5% from long range to complement a top-ranked defense that held Indiana to 43.5% shooting. Jarrett Allen contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds, Evan Mobley had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Donovan Mitchell added 19 points and six assists for the Cavs. Myles Turner had 27 points and 10 rebounds for Indiana, which has lost 12 of 14.
Tonight
Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
San Antonio Spurs at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
NBA – AP source: Kyrie Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks
All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets. The team has struck a deal with the Dallas Mavericks. That’s according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither team had announced the move. The Mavericks will trade Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and a package of draft picks to the Nets. The blockbuster trade ends Irving’s pairing with Kevin Durant before it ever had much of a chance to click. Dallas also gets Markieff Morris in the deal.
NFL – National Football League
Sunday
2023 Pro Bowl Games
NFC 35, AFC 33
NASCAR – Truex wins NASCAR’s sloppy return to Los Angeles Coliseum
Martin Truex Jr. won NASCAR’s return to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for its season-opening exhibition race. Truex took the lead with 25 laps to go in the Busch Light Clash, a 150-lap race that was moved last year to the Coliseum as NASCAR built a temporary quarter-mile track in a bold attempt to try something new. NASCAR knew it was going to be difficult to duplicate the success of last year’s race in its return to the Coliseum and Sunday night’s racing wasn’t great: there were 25 cautions and laps under yellow didn’t count. There were only five cautions in last year’s race.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Saturday
Women’s Basketball
Southwestern Michigan 75, Lake Michigan College 42
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College 83, Southwestern Michigan 69
MHSAA – High School Sports
Saturday
Boys Basketball
Ann Arbor Huron 67, Benton Harbor 55
Berrien Springs 56, Buchanan 54
Michigan Lutheran 57, Kalamazoo Heritage 38
Kalamazoo Phoenix 88, Countryside Academy 73
Grand Rapids Union 66, Otsego 63
Parchment 63, Cassopolis 33
Watervliet 70, Blanchard Montabella 67 – OT
Loy Norrix 54, Macomb Dakota 53
Constantine 47, White Pigeon 46
Howardsville Christian 72, Battle Creek Academy 33
Girls Basketball
Brandywine 64, Colon 30
Howardsville Chr. 35, Battle Creek Academy 18
Kalamazoo Heritage at Michigan Lutheran, CCD
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Plainwell at Edwardsburg, 6:30 p.m.
Buchanan at Niles, 7:00 p.m.
Harper Creek at Sturgis, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Heritage at Howardsville Chr. 7:30 p.m.
Holland Black River at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
Fennville at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
Marcellus at Cassopolis, Cancelled
Girls Basketball
Mattawan at St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m.
Lakeshore at Buchanan 7:00 p.m.
Lawrence at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Plainwell, 7:00 p.m.
Watervliet Grace Christian at Eau Claire, 6:00 p.m.
Lawton at Delton-Kellogg, 7:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Harper Creek, 7:00 p.m.
Centreville at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
Holland Black River at Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Competitive Cheer
SMAC Conference at Portage Northern, 6:00 p.m.
St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Mattawan, Portage Central, Portage Northern, Kalamazoo Central, Loy Norrix, Gull Lake, Battle Creek Central, Battle Creek Lakeview
This week, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Eau Claire Boys Basketball from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar…
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Gabby Phillips of Lawrence High School Wrestling. She’s currently a senior at Lawrence High School and has a 3.0 Grade Point Average. Gabby is the first ever girls wrestler to win the WSJM Player of the Week.
As you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. Joel Cordes was at the Bear Den in St. Joe for this SMAC Conference game between Lakeshore and St. Joseph
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan 68, Northwestern 51
Michigan 68, Northwestern 51 – Michigan earns 2nd road win, tops Northwestern 68-51
Hunter Dickinson scored 19 points and Michigan pulled away in the second half to earn a 68-51 win on the road, completing a season sweep of Northwestern on Thursday night. The victory is just the second win away from home for the Wolverines this season and the first since they knocked off Minnesota in their Big Ten Conference opener December 8 in Minneapolis. Dickinson was 5 of 5 from the free-throw line and is 22 of 24 from the line over his last five games. Kobe Bufkin finished with a double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. He added eight assists, two steals and a block. Michigan returns home to play host to Ohio State on Sunday..
Tonight
Eastern Michigan at Ball State, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday
Michigan State at Rutgers, 12:00 p.m. at Madison Square Garden, NYC Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 11:00
Wake Forest at Notre Dame, 1:00 p.m.
Buffalo at Western Michigan, 2:30 p.m.
Central Michigan at Toledo, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday
Ohio State at Michigan, 1:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 12:30
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Los Angeles Lakers 112, Indiana Pacers 111
Chicago Bulls 114, Charlotte Hornets 98
Bulls 114, Hornets 98 – Dosunmu, White lead way as Bulls beat Hornets 114-98
Ayo Dosunmu matched a season high with 22 points, Coby White scored 20 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame shaky outings by DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine to beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-98 on Thursday night. Dosunmu made 9 of 10 shots, and White hit three 3-pointers. Nikola Vucevic added 17 points and 12 rebounds, and Andre Drummond had 15 points and 11 rebounds. The Bulls used a big third quarter to turn a four-point halftime lead into an 85-70 advantage heading to the fourth. Terry Rozier scored 23 points for Charlotte. LaMelo Ball, coming off a triple-double Tuesday night in a loss at Milwaukee, added 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists before getting ejected with 1:21 remaining.
Lakers 112, Pacers 111 – James closes in on scoring record, Lakers rally past Pacers
LeBron James had 26 points and pulled within 63 points of becoming the NBA’s career scoring champ as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 112-111. James gave Los Angeles its first lead on a 3-pointer with 2:35 left in the game, and Anthony Davis’ 11-footer with 35.1 seconds to go proved the decisive basket. James has 38,325 career points, just behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA’s scoring record of 38,387 points. Aaron Nesmith scored a career-high 24 points, newly minted All-Star Tyrese Haliburton had 26 and Myles Turner added 20 for Indiana. When Buddy Hield’s 17-foot jumper clanked off the rim in the closing seconds, Indiana lost its fourth in a row.
Tonight
Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Sacramento Kings at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
Phoenix at Detroit, 7:00 p.m.
Portland at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday
Cleveland at Indiana, 5:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(18) Michigan 74, Illinois 57
(9) Notre Dame 72, Boston College 59
Nebraska 71, Michigan State 67
(18) Michigan 74, Illinois 57 – Brown leads No. 18 Michigan women to 74-57 win over Illinois
Leigha Brown scored 27 points to propel No. 18 Michigan to a 74-57 victory over Illinois. Brown sank 10 of 13 shots from the floor and all seven of her free throws for the Wolverines (18-5, 8-4 Big Ten Conference). She added five assists and four rebounds. Maddie Nolan and Emily Kiser scored 10 points apiece. Kiser snagged six rebounds. Kendall Bostic and Genesis Bryant both had 18 points to pace the Fighting Illini (17-6, 7-5).
(9) Notre Dame 72, Boston College 59 – Miles, Citron lead No. 9 Irish past Boston College 72-59
Olivia Miles combined with Sonia Citron to score 14 straight points in the fourth quarter, when No. 9 Notre Dame pulled away from Boston College to win 72-59. Miles scored 22 points with 10 assists and eight rebounds. Citron scored 23, and KK Bransford scored 10 points with eight rebounds to help the Irish bounce back from their first league loss of the season. They lost to North Carolina State on Sunday. Maria Gakdeng scored 16 points for BC..
Saturday
Akron at Western Michigan, 12:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday
(16) Duke at (9) Notre Dame, 1:00 p.m.
(18) Michigan at Michigan State, 3:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Saturday
NHL All Star Game, 3:00 p.m. at FLA Live Arena (Florida Panthers)
NFL – National Football League
Sunday
AFC vs. NFC, 3:00 p.m. NFL Pro Bowl (Flag Football game)
NFL – Tom Brady’s plate remains full after retirement announcement
Tom Brady’s future figures to be busy. The seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback’s retirement announcement ended speculation about if and where Brady might want to play next season, opening the door for numerous off-the-field endeavors that could occupy his time. The 45-year-old future Hall of Famer, who said Wednesday that he’s retiring for good, already has numerous commercial endorsements and an extensive business portfolio that includes the TB12 health and fitness company. Whatever Brady chooses to do one thing is certain, he has no shortage of career options after hanging up his football cleats.
NFL – Bengals’ Joe Mixon charged with pointing gun at woman
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has been charged in a warrant with pointing a gun at a woman and threatening her. Mixon faces a misdemeanor charge of aggravated menacing, according to documents filed Thursday in Hamilton County Municipal Court and obtained by The Associated Press. No attorney is listed for him in court records. According to the warrant, Mixon pointed the gun at the woman and told her, “You should be popped in the face. I should shoot you, the police (can’t) get me.” The incident occurred on Jan. 21, the day before the Bengals beat the Buffalo Bills in a divisional-round playoff game.
NCAAFB – AP sources: Saban talks with Notre Dame’s Rees about OC job
Notre Dame offensive coordinator Tommy Rees has spoken with Alabama coach Nick Saban about filling a vacancy on the Crimson Tide’s coaching staff. The former Fighting Irish quarterback was scheduled to be in Tuscaloosa on Thursday. Alabama needs to replace offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien, who has returned to the NFL to be the OC for the New England Patriots. Alabama will be breaking in a new starting quarterback next season after Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young declared for the NFL draft.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Saturday
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Southwestern Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Southwestern Michigan, 3:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Kalamazoo Central 72, Gull Lake 46
Southwest 10
Centreville 73, Mendon 54
Hartford 55, Bangor 33
- Brody Johnson led Hartford with 20 points while Caiden Smith added 13 points in the Huskies 55-35 win over Bangor. Julien Rodart chipped in another 10 for the Huskies.
Lawrence 58, Comstock 57
- Lawrence evened their record at 7-7 win a narrow 58-57 win over Comstock. John Schuman and Zander Payment each had 15 points in the win for the Tigers. Tim Coombs added 10.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Lakeshore 55, St. Joseph 38
- Lakeshore jumped out to a 21-6 lead after the first quarter and never trailed in the game as the Lancers beat St. Joseph 55-38 at the Lancer Gym on Thursday. Emily Lockman had a game high 23 points for the Lancers, who improved to 11-4 on the season. St. Joe falls to 5-9 got 13 points from Jaslynn Ward and 11 points from Eleah Hedstrom.
Portage Central 42, Mattawan 40
Portage Northern 44, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 31
Battle Creek Lakeview 30, Battle Creek Central 30
BCS
Our Lady of the Lake 43, River Valley 35
- Abby Schrauben had a game high 16 points for Our Lady of the Lake in a 43-35 win over River Valley.
Lakeland
Buchanan 52, Brandywine 41
SAC
Allegan 35, Bridgman 27
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Lakeshore at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m. 94.9 WSJM
Portage Central at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.
BC Lakeview at BC Central, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeland
Dowagiac at Benton Harbor, 7:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Niles at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Vicksburg at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Three Rivers, 7:15 p.m.
Sturgis at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m.
SAC
Allegan at Bridgman, 7:15 p.m.
Watervliet at South Haven, 7:15 p.m.
Fennville at Coloma, 7:15 p.m.
Lawton at Schoolcraft, 7:15 p.m.
Martin at Gobles, 7:15 p.m.
Saugatuck at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:15 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:15 p.m.
Constantine at Parchment, 7:15 p.m.
Holland Black River at Delton-Kellogg, 7:15 p.m.
BCS
Covert at Countryside, 6:00 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at Eau Claire, 7:30 p.m.
New Buffalo at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at River Valley, 7:30 p.m.
Southwest 10
Decatur at Bloomingdale, 7:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Kalamazoo Central at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeland
Dowagiac at Benton Harbor, 5:30 p.m.
Wolverine
Niles at Otsego, 6:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Paw Paw, 6:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Three Rivers, 6:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Plainwell, 6:00 p.m.
SAC
Fennville at Coloma, 6:00 p.m.
Lawton at Schoolcraft, 6:00 p.m.
Martin at Gobles, 6:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Galesburg-Augusta, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Kalamazoo Hackett, 6:00 p.m.
Constantine at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Delton-Kellogg, 6:00 p.m.
BCS
Michigan Lutheran at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at Eau Claire, 6:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Hartford at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Decatur at Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m.
Mendon at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Lawrence at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Marcellus, 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
Boys Basketball
Benton Harbor vs. Ann Arbor Huron, 12:00 p.m. at Aquinas College
Kalamazoo Central vs. Det. Renaissance, 1:45 p.m. at Aquinas College
Countryside vs. Kalamazoo Phoenix, 12:00 p.m. at Kal. Loy Norrix
Otsego vs. GR Ottawa Hills, 1:30 p.m. at Kal. Loy Norrix
Parchment vs. Cassopolis, 3:00 p.m. at Kal. Loy Norrix
Watervliet vs. Montabella, 4:30 p.m. at Kal. Loy Norrix
Loy Norrix vs. Macomb Dakota, 7:30 p.m. at Kal. Loy Norrix
Berrien Springs at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Heritage at Michigan Lutheran, 6:00 p.m.
FILE – In this Feb. 1, 2004, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl 38 in Houston. Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa, has announced his retirement, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)NFL – Tom Brady retires at 45, insisting this time it’s ‘for good’
Tom Brady has announced his retirement. Brady won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa Bay. He is the most successful quarterback in NFL history and one of the greatest athletes in team sports. He posted the announcement on social media in a brief video lasting just under one minute. He says this time it’s for good. He briefly retired after the 2021 season but wound up coming back for one more year. He retires at age 45, the owner of numerous passing records in an unprecedented 23-year NFL career.
NFL – Brady’s unprecedented career filled with highlight moments
Nobody drove Tom Brady harder than the record-setting quarterback himself. That’s even if his 23rd and final season after a brief retirement didn’t end with him lifting yet another Lombardi Trophy. He leaves the NFL with more wins, yards passing and touchdowns than any other quarterback. He even set a pair of single-season passing records at the age of 45. And yes, nobody has more Super Bowl rings than Brady with seven. Brady competed so hard that he pulled his teammates along with him. Tampa Bay center Ryan Jensen worked his way back from a knee injury that sidelined him all season to snap to Brady in the quarterback’s final game.
NFL – Eagles reserve lineman accused of rape ahead of Super Bowl
Philadelphia Eagles reserve offensive lineman Josh Sills has been indicted on rape and kidnapping charges that stem from an incident in Ohio just over three years ago. The NFL on Wednesday put the rookie who has played just four snaps this season on the commissioner’s exempt list. That means he can’t practice, play or travel with the Eagles as they prepares for the Super Bowl. A grand jury indicted Sills earlier this week. His attorney said Wednesday that the allegations are false. Sills is due in court on Feb. 16, four days after the Eagles are to play Kansas City in the Super Bowl.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons, PPD
A lone driver makes their way through icy road conditions at the LBJ 635 Freeway and North Dallas Tollway interchange, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)Wizards at Pistons, PPD – Wizards-Pistons postponed over travel issues amid ice storm
Wednesday’s Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons game was been postponed because the Pistons were stranded in Dallas amid a winter ice storm. The league announced about 6 1/2 hours before tipoff that Pistons were unable to fly home to Detroit following their game Monday against the Mavericks. The NBA said the date for the rescheduled game would be announced later.
Tonight
Los Angeles Lakers at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
WNBA – Griner return, free agency could spark charter flight change
Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA has collided with free agency which has raised questions once again about teams chartering flights. Griner announced in December that she would return to the league after spending last season in a Russian jail before being released in a dramatic prisoner swap. The 6-foot-9 center is a free agent and says she’ll return to Phoenix. Players can officially sign with teams on Wednesday. Players have been unable to negotiate for charter flights and the current collective bargaining agreement requires all teams to fly commercial. If Griner needs special travel accommodations due to safety concerns the league will have to come up with a plan and any change would have to be approved by both the union and the WNBA.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Michigan at Northwestern, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:30 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Toledo 74, Central Michigan 60
Ohio 65, Eastern Michigan 55
Bowling Green 74, Western Michigan 56
Tonight
Illinois at (18) Michigan, 6:30 p.m.
(9) Notre Dame at Boston College, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan State at Nebraska, 8:30 p.m.
NCAAFB – Signing day ends recruiting sagas for QB Rashada, CB McClain
The opening of college football’s traditional signing period for high school prospects brought an apparent end to two of the cycle’s most notable recruitments. Blue-chip quarterback Jaden Rashada, who signed with Florida in December and then asked to be released from the commitment when a name, imagine and likeness deal fell through, announced he is going to Arizona State. Also in the Pac-12, Cormani McClain signed with Colorado to make it two straight years that coach Deion Sanders has landed a five-star cornerback. McClain had previously committed to Miami.
NBAGL – NBA G League
Last Night
Greensboro Swarm 112, Grand Rapids Gold 108
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Marian Ancilla 58, Lake Michigan College 56
Glen Oaks 82, Southwestern Michigan 60
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College 73, Marian Ancilla 68
Southwestern Michigan 69, Glen Oaks 66
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Edwardsburg 46, Berrien Springs 38
Bronson 53, Constantine 46
GR Covenant Christian 74, Fennville 20
Saugatuck 47, Gobles 28
Girls Basketball
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 67, Kalamazoo Christian 43
Kalamazoo Central 61, Plainwell 52
Gobles 58, Saugatuck 48
Wrestling
St. Joseph 42, South Haven 21
St. Joseph 51, Marshall 26
Three Rivers 67, Portage Northern 12
Portage Northern 52, Vicksburg 15
Plainwell 83, Sturgis 0
Lawrence 33, Bloomingdale 30
Bangor 60, Bloomingdale 21
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Gull Lake at Kalamazoo Central, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
River Valley at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeland
Buchanan at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
SAC
Bridgman at Allegan, 6:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Hartford at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Comstock at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Andrews Academy at Countryside, 6:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Los Angeles Clippers 108, Chicago Bulls 103
Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George, right, slaps the ball away from Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)Clippers 108, Bulls 103 – Leonard, Powell lead Clippers past Bulls, 108-103
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and Norman Powell added 27 to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Chicago Bulls 108-103. Paul George added 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Clippers, who’ve won six of seven. Nikola Vucevic had 23 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Bulls, who dropped the first of a four-game homestand. DeMar DeRozan added 20 points and Zach LaVine finished with 18 points and 14 boards. Los Angeles led 85-84 after three quarters and never trailed in the fourth but couldn’t shake the Bulls until the final seconds.
Tonight
Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Northern Illinois 73, Western Michigan 59
Kent State 81, Central Michigan 69
Eastern Michigan 90, Ohio 79
NIU 73, WMU 59 – Northern Illinois defeats Western Michigan 73-59
Kaleb Thornton scored 15 points to help Northern Illinois defeat Western Michigan 73-59 on Tuesday night. Thornton added five assists and three steals for the Huskies (9-13, 5-4 Mid-American Conference). David Coit added 13 points while shooting 5 for 15, including 3 for 10 from beyond the arc, and he also had eight rebounds. Zarigue Nutter shot 6 for 16 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 1 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 13 points, while adding six rebounds. Markeese Hastings led the way for the Broncos (6-16, 2-7) with 22 points, 19 rebounds and two steals. Titus Wright added 16 points for Western Michigan. Lamar Norman Jr. also had 10 points and six rebounds.
Kent State 81, CMU 69 – Payton’s 18 lead Kent State past Central Michigan 81-69
Chris Payton scored 18 points as Kent State beat Central Michigan 81-69 on Tuesday night. Payton had 12 rebounds and four blocks for the Golden Flashes (18-4, 8-1 Mid-American Conference). Sincere Carry scored 13 points and added six assists. Giovanni Santiago was 4 of 5 shooting (3 for 4 from distance) to finish with 13 points. Markus Harding finished with 22 points for the Chippewas (8-14, 3-6). Reggie Bass added 16 points, seven assists and three steals for Central Michigan. In addition, Brian Taylor finished with 16 points and two blocks.
EMU 90, Ohio 79 – Acuff’s 29 lead Eastern Michigan past Ohio 90-79
Tyson Acuff had 29 points in Eastern Michigan’s 90-79 win over Ohio on Tuesday night. Acuff added six assists for the Eagles (6-16, 3-6 Mid-American Conference). Emoni Bates scored 19 points while shooting 7 for 14 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line. Kevin-David Rice finished 3 of 4 from 3-point range to finish with 11 points. The Bobcats (11-11, 3-6) were led by Dwight Wilson, who recorded 23 points and 12 rebounds. Jaylin Hunter added 22 points and six rebounds for Ohio. AJ Clayton also had 13 points.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Tonight
Toledo at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Ohio at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Western Michigan at Bowling Green, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAFB – Michigan State player who swung helmet gets probation
A Michigan State football player who swung his helmet at a Michigan player in a stadium tunnel has expressed regret. Khary Crump said Tuesday that he’s “just looking forward to wuppin’ some maize and blue” on the field. Crump, a defensive back, was sentenced to probation. He was one of seven Michigan State players charged in a skirmish after an Oct. 29 loss at Michigan Stadium. Crump was the only Spartan facing a felony, but that charge was dismissed in an agreement to plead guilty to misdemeanors. His record will be scrubbed clean and the case will be sealed if he stays out of trouble while on probation.
WNBA – Griner’s return, free agency raises charter flight concerns
Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA has collided with free agency which has raised questions once again about teams chartering flights. Griner announced in December that she would return to the league after spending last season in a Russian jail before being released in a dramatic prisoner swap. The 6-foot-9 center is a free agent and says she’ll return to Phoenix. Players can officially sign with teams on Wednesday. Players have been unable to negotiate for charter flights and the current collective bargaining agreement requires all teams to fly commercial. If Griner needs special travel accommodations due to safety concerns the league will have to come up with a plan and any change would have to be approved by both the union and the WNBA.
NFL – AP source: Broncos get Payton as coach in deal with Saints
A person with knowledge of the pact tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos have agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Saints to hire Sean Payton as their head coach. The person says the Broncos will send a first-round pick in this year’s draft and a future second-rounder to the Saints in order to get Payton in Denver. The Saints will send a third-round pick to the Broncos. Payton stepped down as the Saints’ coach last year but remained under contract with the team. The person spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because the teams hadn’t announced the agreement.
NFL – Brother vs. brother: Kelces prepare for Super Bowl showdown
Donna Kelce is going to have to pull out her custom jersey — the one with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s front stitched to Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce’s back — one more time this season. For the first time in Super Bowl history, a pair of siblings will square off on the NFL’s biggest stage. Kelce helped the Chiefs return to their third championship game in four seasons on Sunday night when they beat the Bengals for the AFC title. Jason has the Eagles back for the second time in six years after their NFC title win over the 49ers.
MLB – Dexter Fowler retires at 36 after 14 major league seasons
Dexter Fowler says he is retiring at age 36 after 14 major league seasons. An All-Star outfielder in 2016 when he won a World Series title with the Chicago Cubs, Fowler hit .259 with 127 homers and 517 RBIs. A 14th-round pick by Colorado in the 2004 amateur draft, Fowler played for the Rockies, Houston, the Cubs, St. Louis and the Los Angeles Angels. Fowler signed a minor league contract with Toronto last March 31. He went 5 for 12 (.417) with three RBIs in three games for Triple-A Buffalo from April 28-30, then was released on May 3.
NBAGL – NBA G League
Tonight
Grand Rapids Gold at Greensboro Swarm, 7:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Marian Ancilla, 5:30 p.m.
Southwestern Michigan at Glen Oaks, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Marian Ancilla, 7:30 p.m.
Southwestern Michigan at Glen Oaks, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Non-Conference
St. Joseph 54, Niles 39
- St. Joe got 12 points from Chase Sanders in a balanced effort for the Bears in a 54-39 home win over Niles. Matt Lanier added 11 points for St. Joe, who has won 6 straight, and 8 of their last 9. Ethan Chambliss had 12 points to lead Niles before fouling out. Niles falls to 6-7 on the season.
Lakeshore 64, Dowagiac 28
- Lakeshore put three players in double figures as the Lancers went on for a 64-28 win over Dowagiac. Jack Carlisle had a game high 14 points for the Lancers, while Matt Vaughn scored 13, and Lane Fry had 10. Lakeshore has now won three straight to even their record at 6-6.
Berrien Springs 67, Our Lady of the Lake 28
- Kole Blasko scored a team high 16 points for Berrien Springs in a 67-28 win over Our Lady of the Lake. Owen McLoughlin had a game high 24 points in the loss for the Lakers.
River Valley 78, Countryside 72
Bridgman 62, Buchanan 52
Brandywine 61, Cassopolis 35
Otsego 75, Gull Lake 55
Mattawan 63, Grand Rapids West Catholic 51
Charlotte 70, Paw Paw 44
GR Ottawa Hills 85, Plainwell 59
Marshall 52, Portage Central 49
Three Rivers 62, Portage Northern 50
BC Lakeview 62, Kalamazoo Christian 58
Harper Creek 66, Vicksburg 53
Gobles 32, Kalamazoo Heritage 21
Quincy 67, Martin 33
Hopkins 56, Saugatuck 29
SAC
South Haven 44, Kalamazoo Hackett 41
Constantine 54, Coloma 41
Watervliet 57, Parchment 45
Allegan 73, Lawton 60
Southwest 10
Comstock 81, Bloomingdale 25
Centreville 69, Marcellus 45
Decatur 47, Hartford 37
- Led by Landon Fisher’s 19 points, Decatur came away with a 47-37 win over Hartford. Julien Rodarte had 12 points to lead the Huskies.
Lawrence 65, Bangor 41
- Tim Coombs scored 20 points for Lawrence in a 65-41 win over Bangor, Ben McCaw added 14 and John Schuman had 10
White Pigeon 58, Mendon 54
Girls Basketball
Non-Conference
St. Joseph 62, Niles 22
- Jaslynn Ward had a game high 21 points to lead St. Joseph to a 62-22 win at Niles. Eleah Hedstrom added 17 points in the win for the Bears.
Michigan Lutheran 43, Eau Claire 8
Martin 43, Berrien Springs 28
- Marybeth Ritchie scored 11 points for Martin, while Makala Goddard had 10 in the Clippers 43-28 win over Berrien Springs. Aubreona Smith had a game high 16 points in the loss for the Shamrocks.
Dowagiac 53, Cassopolis 49
Grandville 58, Mattawan 31
Marshall 54, Portage Central 39
Hudsonville 73, Paw Paw 44
Otsego 51, Gull Lake 18
Three Rivers 66, Portage Northern 66
Holland Black River 34, North Muskegon 30
SAC
Bridgman 34, Lawton 17
Watervliet 42, Schoolcraft 31
Constantine 42, Fennville 25
Kalamazoo Hackett 50, Allegan 36
Southwest 10
Lawrence 41, Bangor 33
Comstock 78, Bloomingdale 23
Decatur 48, Hartford 43
Centreville 47, Marcellus 31
Mendon 24, White Pigeon 14
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Berrien Springs at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m.
Marcellus at Bloomingdale, 7:30 p.m.
Bronson at Constantine, 7:30 p.m.
GR Covenant Christian at Fennville, 7:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Gobles, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Kalamazoo Christian at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 5:45 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Plainwell, 7:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Gobles, 6:00 p.m.
FILE – Bobby Hull, 18-year-old player on the Chicago Blackhawks, is photographed in Chicago, Ill., on Oct. 24, 1957. Hull, a Hall of Fame forward who helped the Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup Final, has died. He was 84. The Blackhawks and the NHL Alumni Association announced the death of the two-time NHL MVP on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Edward Kitch, file)NHL – Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, the Golden Jet, dies at 84
Hall of Fame forward Bobby Hull, who helped the Chicago Black Hawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup Final, has died. Hull was 84. The two-time MVP was one of the most prolific scorers in NHL history, leading the league in goals seven times. Nicknamed “The Golden Jet” for his speed and blond hair, he posted 13 consecutive seasons with 30 goals or more from 1959-72. Hull and Stan Mikita powered Chicago to the NHL title in 1961. Hull remains the Blackhawks’ career leader with 62 playoff goals. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983 and his No. 9 sweater was retired by Chicago that same year. Hull’s brother, Dennis, played for Chicago for most of his 14 years in the league, and Bobby’s son, Brett, spent 19 years in the NHL. Bobby and Brett each won the Hart Trophy as league MVP, becoming the first father-son duo to accomplish the feat. Bobby won in 1964-65 and 1965-1966, while Brett won in 1990-1991.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Dallas Mavericks 111, Detroit Pistons 105
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is guarded by Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren, top, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)Mavs 111, Pistons 105 – Doncic scores 53 in return, Mavericks beat Pistons 111-105
Luka Doncic had 53 points in his return to the lineup and Spencer Dinwiddie scored 10 of his 12 in the fourth quarter as the Dallas Mavericks rallied to beat the Detroit Pistons 111-105. Four of Doncic’s five career 50-point games have come this season. He scored a career-best 60 against the New York Knicks in a game that went to overtime on Dec. 27. Bojan Bogdanovic had 29 points and Saddiq Bey scored 18 for the Pistons.
Tonight
Los Angeles Clippers at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Northern Illinois at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Kent State, 7:00 p.m.
Ohio at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
| AP MEN’S TOP 25 | | 1 | Purdue (62) | 21-1 | | 2 | Tennessee | 18-3 | | 3 | Houston | 20-2 | | 4 | Alabama | 18-3 | | 5 | Arizona | 19-3 | | 6 | Virginia | 16-3 | | 7 | Kansas State | 18-3 | | 8 | Kansas | 17-4 | | 9 | UCLA | 17-4 | | 10 | Texas | 17-4 | | 11 | Baylor | 16-5 | | 12 | Gonzaga | 18-4 | | 13 | Iowa State | 15-5 | | 14 | Marquette | 17-5 | | 15 | TCU | 16-5 | | 16 | Xavier | 17-5 | | 17 | Providence | 17-5 | | 18 | Saint Mary’s | 19-4 | | 19 | Florida Atlantic | 21-1 | | 20 | Clemson | 18-4 | | 21 | Indiana | 15-6 | | 22 | San Diego State | 17-4 | | 23 | Miami | 16-5 | | 24 | UConn | 16-6 | | 25 | Auburn | 16-5 | | AP WOMEN’S TOP 25 | | 1 | South Carolina (28) | 21-0 | | 2 | Stanford | 21-2 | | 3 | LSU | 20-0 | | 4 | Indiana | 20-1 | | 5 | UConn | 20-2 | | 6 | Iowa | 17-4 | | 7 | Utah | 18-2 | | 8 | Maryland | 17-4 | | 9 | Notre Dame | 17-3 | | 10 | Ohio State | 19-3 | | 11 | North Carolina | 16-5 | | 12 | Iowa State | 15-4 | | 13 | Virginia Tech | 17-4 | | 14 | UCLA | 17-5 | | 15 | NC State | 16-5 | | 16 | Duke | 18-3 | | 17 | Gonzaga | 21-2 | | 18 | Michigan | 17-5 | | 19 | Villanova | 18-4 | | 20 | Oklahoma | 16-4 | | 21 | Middle Tennessee | 18-2 | | 22 | Arizona | 16-5 | | 23 | Florida State | 19-5 | | 24 | Texas | 16-6 | | 25 | South Florida | 20-4 |
NCAAMBKB – Purdue a unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25; Vols up to No. 2
Purdue is this season’s first unanimous No. 1 team in the AP men’s college basketball poll. The Boilermakers have won eight straight games since a one-point loss to Rutgers on Jan. 2. They were followed in the AP Top 25 by Tennessee, Houston, Alabama and Arizona in the top five. No. 11 Baylor and No. 17 Providence made the biggest jumps, each climbing six spots. Auburn had the biggest drop, falling 10 spots to No. 25. No. 21 Indiana and No. 22 San Diego State rejoined the poll at the expense of Charleston and New Mexico.
NCAAWBKB – South Carolina tops AP Top 25; Ohio State tumbles
South Carolina, Stanford and LSU are the top teams in the latest women’s AP Top 25 college basketball rankings. South Carolina is No. 1 for the 32nd consecutive week. Only UConn (51 and 34 weeks) and Louisiana Tech (36) have had longer runs at No. 1. Indiana and UConn round out top five. Ohio State lost all three of its games last week and dropped from No. 2 to No. 10.
NCAAFB – Rashada case in Florida highlights issues in NIL, recruiting
Using name, image and likeness compensation to recruit college athletes is still very much against NCAA rules. The recent de-commitment from Florida by blue chip quarterback Jaden Rashada shows that NIL is definitely a factor in decisions. Booster-funded collectives are taking on a big role in compensating athletes. Schools can only hope they are acting within the rules and in their best interest. Inserting a third-party in the recruiting process between coaches and recruits has only complicated things. Experts say the collectives should focus on athletes who are already on campus.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Benton Harbor 71, Battle Creek Central 54
- Benton Harbor got a game high 19 points from Grant Gondrezick II, 18 from Brian Gillespie, and 17 points from Antwan Callahan in the Tigers 71-54 win at Battle Creek Central. Benton Harbor improves to 12-2 on the season and has won 6 straight. Battle Creek Central falls to 10-5 and has lost two in a row after falling to St. Joe on Thursday.
Fennville 52, Michigan Lutheran 44
- Fennville edged out Michigan Lutheran 52-44 on Monday Night. Ben Peterson led the Blackhawks with a game high 25 points and Aden Swingit had 10. Ty Johsnon scored 12 for Michigan Lutheran while Micah Herbst added 10. Michigan Lutheran falls to 6-5.
Eau Claire 84, Galesburg-Augusta 68
River Valley 77, Covert 49
Kalamazoo Central 59, Loy Norrix 58
Sturgis 59, Bronson 34
Battle Creek Pennfield 70, Comstock 24
Girls Basketball
Vicksburg 60, Lakeshore 57
- Vicksburg remained undefeated at 15-0 on the season with a 60-57 road win at Lakeshore. Madison Diekman led the Bulldogs with a game high 18 points, Emma Steele had 17, and Kendra Cooley had 15 points. Lakeshore got 17 points each from Ainsley Ashby and Paige Lies while Megan Wurster scored 11. The Lancers fall to 10-4 and will host St. Joe on Thursday night.
Dowagiac 37, Our Lady of the Lake 27
- Alanah Smith scored a game high 16 points for Dowagiac in the Chieftains 37-27 home victory over Our Lady of the Lake. Freshman Aribel Mills had 11 points to lead the Lakers
Buchanan 60, Michigan Lutheran 9
Brandywine 65, Sturgis 32
Kalamazoo Hackett 51, Centreville 36
Parma Western 63, Battle Creek Lakeview 18
Competitive Cheer
Cheer by the Pier at St. Joseph
Division 2
- Mattawan 664.34
- St. Joseph 625.50
- Lakeshore 624.20
Division 3/4
- Buchanan 673.92
- Dowagiac 660.24
- Coloma 621.22
- Three Rivers 596.90
TonightBoys Basketball
Non-Conference
Niles at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Countryside at River Valley, 7:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Buchanan, 7:15 p.m.
Cassopolis at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
Otsego at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Mattawan at GR West Catholic, 7:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Charlotte, 7:00 p.m.
GR Ottawa Hills at Plainwell, 7:00 p.m.
Marshall at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Three Rivers, 7:00 p.m.
Kal. Christian at BC Lakeview, 7:15 p.m.
Harper Creek at Vicksburg, 7:00 p.m.
Kal. Heritage at Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Quincey at Martin, 7:00 p.m.
SAC
Kalamazoo Hackett at South Haven, 7:00 p.m.
Constantine at Coloma, 7:00 p.m.
Parchment at Watervliet, 7:00 p.m.
Lawton at Allegan, 7:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Comstock at Bloomingdale, 7:00 p.m.
Marcellus at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Hartford at Decatur, 7:30 p.m.
Bangor at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Non-Conference
St. Joseph at Niles, 7:00 p.m.
BC Central at Benton Harbor, 6:00 p.m.
Eau Claire at Michigan Lutheran, 7:00 p.m.
Martin at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Grandville at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Marshall, 7:00 p.m.
Hudsonville at Paw Paw, 7:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Otsego, 7:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Hopkins at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at North Muskegon, 7:00 p.m.
SAC
Bridgman at Lawton, 6:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
Fennville at Constantine, 7:30 p.m.
Allegan at Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Lawrence at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Decatur at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
Mendon at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School AP Rankings
Boys Basketball
Division 1
1. Detroit Cass Tech (5) (15-0) 75
2. Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (13-1) 70
3. Muskegon (12-0) 65
4. Grand Rapids Northview (12-1) 57
5. North Farmington (10-1) 54
6. Ann Arbor Huron (11-0) 49
7. Detroit U-D Jesuit (12-2) 44
7. Grand Blanc (11-2) 44
9. Port Huron Northern (12-1) 31
10. Kalamazoo Central (10-2) 23
Others receiving votes: Okemos 18, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s 11, Warren De La Salle 10, Lansing Waverly 8, Grand Ledge 8, Grand Haven 7, Rockford 6, Troy 5, Saline 4, Mattawan 4, Grosse Pointe South 2, Oak Park 2, Hamtramck 1, Midland Dow 1, Battle Creek Lakeview 1.
Division 2
1. Romulus Summit Academy (4) (13-1) 74
2. Warren Michigan Collegiate (1) (12-1) 66
3. Ludington (13-0) 62
4. Olivet (13-0) 50
(tie) Benton Harbor (11-2) 50
6. Chelsea (12-1) 45
7. Grand Rapids Catholic Central (9-4) 44
8. Warren Lincoln (10-3) 35
9. Saginaw (13-3) 33
10. Grand Rapids Christian (8-3) 30
Others receiving votes: Onsted 29, Big Rapids 15, Ferndale 13, Cadillac 13, Kingsford 11, Ada Forest Hills Eastern 9, Hart 8, Boyne City 7, Richmond 7, Standish Sterling Central 5, Goodrich 1, Ionia 1, Grand Rapids South Christian 1.
Division 3
1. Detroit Loyola (4) (12-1) 88
2. Laingsburg (12-0) 81
3. Flint Beecher (2) (11-2) 70
4. Brandywine (11-1) 52
5. Napoleon (12-0) 51
6. Watervliet (10-1) 46
7. Grandville Calvin Christian (12-1) 44
8. Iron Mountain (10-1) 42
9. Maple City Glen Lake (10-1) 41
10. New Haven (12-2) 38
Others receiving votes: Saginaw Nouvel 30, Cass City 24, Blanchard Montabella 20, Bad Axe 17, St. Ignace 16, Traverse City St. Francis 13, Ovid-Elsie 13, Michigan Center 7, Jonesville 6, Brown City 6, Galesburg-Augusta 5, Beal City 4, Ecorse 4, Cassopolis 2.
Division 4
1. Genesee Christian (1) (11-2) 67
2. Taylor Trillium Academy (2) (11-0) 62
3. Painesdale Jeffers (2) (13-0) 59
4. Powers North Central (9-1) 58
5. Hillman (10-1) 45
6. Mio Au Sable (10-0) 44
7. Wyoming Tri-unity Christian (9-3) 42
8. Lake Leelanau St Mary (11-1) 39
9. Baldwin (11-1) 38
10. Munising (13-1) 32
Others receiving votes: Gaylord St. Mary 24, Bellevue 23, Rudyard 14, Ironwood 8, Pittsford 8, Kingston 6, Ewen-Trout Creek 6, Watersmeet 6, Detroit University Prep Art & Design 4, Hillsdale Academy 2, Lake Linden-Hubbell 2, McBain Northern Michigan Christian 1, Detroit Douglass 1.
Girls Basketball
Division 1
1. West Bloomfield (3) (13-2) 71
2. Detroit Renaissance (2) (14-0) 70
3. Rockford (13-1) 64
4. Flint Carman Ainsworth (12-0) 60
5. Farmington Hills Mercy (13-1) 58
6. Grosse Pointe North (12-2) 41
7. Wayne Memorial (9-3) 39
8. DeWitt (12-1) 38
9. Jackson Northwest (13-1) 31
10. Byron Center (12-3) 23
Others receiving votes: Saline 20, Holt 14, Temperance Bedford 14, East Grand Rapids 13, North Farmington 9, Lowell 7, Utica Ford 6, Kalamazoo Central 6, Lake Orion 5, Belleville 4, Coldwater 3, Grand Blanc 3, Holland West Ottawa 1.
Division 2
1. Grand Rapids West Catholic (5) (14-0) 75
2. Detroit Edison (10-2) 70
3. Chelsea (14-1) 63
4. Haslett (15-0) 61
5. Lake Fenton (15-0) 56
6. Frankenmuth (12-1) 45
7. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard (12-3) 38
8. Vicksburg (14-0) 37
9. Goodrich (12-1) 34
10. Dearborn Divine Child (12-3) 29
Others receiving votes: Escanaba 20, Standish-Sterling 18, Grand Rapids Christian 14, Lansing Catholic 12, Tecumseh 7, Redford Westfield Prep 7, Warren Fitzgerald 4, Wixom St. Catherine of Siena Academy 4, Marysville 2, Olivet 1, Romulus 1, Ludington 1, Detroit Country Day 1.
Division 3
1. Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory (2) (7-4) 69
2. Dansville (2) (13-1) 66
3. Blissfield (14-1) 56
4. Buchanan (12-1) 55
5. Lake City (1) (14-1) 52
6. Hancock (11-1) 49
7. Traverse City St. Francis (11-1) 38
8. Evart (13-2) 33
9. Kent City (12-3) 30
10. Harbor Springs (12-2) 25
Others receiving votes: Hemlock 24, Sanford-Meridian 21, Calumet 15, Brandywine 13, Detroit Osborn 12, Bronson 8, Ovid-Elsie 8, Elk Rapids 5, 19, Bridgman 4, Madison Heights Bishop Foley 4, McBain 4, Hart 3, Watervliet 3, Plymouth Christian Academy 2, Ithaca 1.
Division 4
1. Maple City Glen Lake (3) (11-2) 73
2. Kingston (2) (13-0) 68
3. Baraga (12-2) 62
4. Mackinaw City (13-0) 56
5. Gaylord St. Mary (10-2) 54
6. Morenci (14-1) 50
7. St. Charles (12-2) 46
8. Norway (14-1) 35
9. Petersburg Summerfield (14-2) 29
10. Cedarville (11-2) 23
(tie) Brethren (14-1) 23
Others receiving votes: Fowler 13, Portland St. Patrick 12, Pittsford 10, Colon 9, Mendon 8, Burton Genesee Christian 7, St. Ignace LaSalle 6, Carney-Nadeau 5, Johannesburg-Lewiston 3, Ontonagon 3, Lake Linden-Hubbell 2, Martin 2, Indian River-Inland Lakes 1.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
(1) Purdue 77, Michigan State 61
Penn State 83, Michigan 61
Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots between Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) and center Carson Cooper (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Purdue defeated Michigan State 77-61. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)(1) Purdue 77, Michigan State 61 – Edey scores 38 as No. 1 Purdue overwhelms Spartans 77-61
Zach Edey scored a career-high 38 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping No. 1 Purdue beat Michigan State 77-61. David Jenkins Jr. added a season-best 11 points as the Big Ten-leading Boilermakers won their eighth straight. Edey also had three assists, three steals and a blocked shot. A.J. Hoggard led Michigan State with 20 points and Jaden Akins had 12. A.J. Hoggard led Michigan State with 20 points and Jaden Akins had 12. The Spartans (14-8, 6-5) haven’t won at Mackey Arena since 2014.
Penn State’s Jalen Pickett drives to the basket on Michigan’s Hunter Dickinson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)Penn State 83, Michigan 61 – Pickett, Penn State blister Michigan 83-61
Jalen Pickett scored 25 points with eight rebounds and eight assists, Andrew Funk surpassed 1,500 points and Penn State raced past Michigan 83-61. Seth Lundy scored 22 points for the Nittany Lions, who matched last season’s win total. Penn State, which lost the first meeting 79-69, was shooting 58% and led by 32 midway through the second half before finishing 4 of 13. Jett Howard made 5 of 7 3-pointers and scored 21 points for the Wolverines, who were coming off a five-point loss to No. 1 Purdue without Howard. Penn State had an 18-0 run starting with five-straight 3-pointers in the closing minutes of the first half for a 49-30 lead. Michigan added a basket and trailed 49-32 in what was PSU’s highest-scoring half of the season.
NFL – National Football League – Conference Championships
Yesterday
Philadelphia Eagles 31, San Francisco 49ers 7
Kansas City Chiefs 23, Cincinnati Bengals 20
Eagles 31, Niners 7 – Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title
Jalen Hurts had one of Philadelphia’s four rushing touchdowns and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl, forcing both of San Francisco’s quarterbacks out of the game with injuries and beating the wounded 49ers 31-7 in the NFC championship game. The Eagles won the Super Bowl five years ago with a different coach and quarterback. They’ll try to do it again behind the formidable duo of Hurts and Nick Sirianni. Philadelphia will play either the Cincinnati Bengals or former Eagles coach Andy Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs. Miles Sanders ran for two touchdowns and linebacker Haason Reddick made the hit that forced 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy out of the game with an elbow injury.
Chiefs 23, Bengals 20 – Chiefs top Bengals 23-20 on last-second kick for AFC title
Patrick Mahomes scrambled for a first down on his badly sprained right ankle and then was shoved late out of bounds by Joseph Ossai, giving Harrison Butker a chance to kick a 45-yard field goal with 3 seconds left that gave the Kansas City Chiefs a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC title game. The Chiefs finally beat the Bengals after three straight losses, including a three-point overtime defeat in last year’s conference championship game. They advanced to play the Philadelphia Eagles in their third Super Bowl in four years.
Sunday, February 12
Super Bowl LVII – State Farm Stadium – Glendale, AZ
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 6:30 p.m.
NFL – Super Bowl 57: Chiefs, Eagles meet for title in Arizona
Patrick Mahomes finally got the best of Joe Burrow. All he needed was a little shove. Harrison Butker made a 45-yard field goal with 3 seconds left — after Cincinnati’s Joseph Ossai was flagged for a 15-yard penalty for shoving Mahomes after he was out of bounds — and the Chiefs beat the Bengals 23-20 in the AFC championship game to make it back to the Super Bowl. Kansas City will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12 in Glendale, Arizona. The Eagles clobbered the Niners 31-7 in the NFC title game earlier Sunday. They’ve looked dominant in the playoffs so far, beating the New York Giants 38-7 in the divisional round.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(20) NC State 69, (7) Notre Dame 65
(13) Michigan 77, Minnesota 41
(22) Illinois 86, Michigan State 76
(20) NC State 69, (7) Notre Dame 65 – Johnson helps No. 20 NC State hold off No. 7 Notre Dame
Diamond Johnson scored 20 points and No. 20 North Carolina State held on despite blowing most of a 16-point lead to beat No. 7 Notre Dame 69-65. Mimi Collins added 13 points for the Wolfpack. N.C. State’s defense frustrated Notre Dame for a long stretch during the second and third quarters to build the big lead, then Johnson and the Wolfpack kept coming up with needed plays. Maddy Westbeld had 19 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Irish, who got as close as two points in the fourth-quarter comeback.
(13) Michigan 77, Minnesota 41 – Phelia, Brown lead No. 13 Michigan women past Gophers 77-41
Laila Phelia scored 22 points, Leigha Brown added 20 and No. 13 Michigan rolled to a 77-41 win over Minnesota. Brown had 11 points in the first half, surpassing 1,000 points as a Wolverine, and Michigan led 34-23. Phelia had 14 in the second half. Alanna Micheaux scored 15 points for Minnesota. The Gophers were 2 of 10 behind the arc and shot 30.5% overall (18 of 59) while going 3 of 6 from the foul line and committing 21 turnovers. Brown reached her milestone with a three-point play at 1:28 of the first quarter that put the Wolverines up 15-9. The former Nebraska player was the fourth-fastest player among the 30 Wolverines to hit the 1,000-point milestone.
(22) Illinois 86, Michigan State 76 – No. 22 Illinois women fend off Michigan State 86-76
Makira Cook totaled 26 points, Genesis Bryant scored 21 and Adalia McKenzie added a double-double to help No. 22 Illinois beat Michigan State 86-76. Cook sank 8 of 21 shots from the floor and all 10 of her free throws for the Fighting Illini (17-5, 7-4 Big Ten Conference). Bryant made 5 of 9 shots with three 3-pointers and hit all eight of her free throws. McKenzie contributed 14 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Kendall Bostic scored 10 and finished a rebound shy of a double-double. Kamaria McDaniel led the Spartans (11-10, 3-7) with 23 points. Taiyier Parks had 13 points on 6-of-7 shooting, Moira Joiner added 11 points and six rebounds and DeeDee Hagemann had 10 points and eight assists before fouling out.
NHL – NHL – National Hockey League
Red Wings and Blackhawks are off until 2/7 – All Star Break
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Memphis Grizzlies 112, Indiana Pacers 100
Grizzlies 112, Pacers 100 – Grizzlies use Morant’s triple-double, rally to beat Pacers
Ja Morant had 27 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 28 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a lackluster first half to defeat the Indiana Pacers 112-100. Memphis ended a five-game losing streak and ran its home record to 21-3. It was Morant’s fifth triple-double of the season and second in a row. Rookie Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers with 27 points and eight rebounds. Aaron Nesmith had 16 points and Myles Turner added 15 points.
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 p.m.
Tennis – Novak Djokovic claims 10th Australian Open title, 22nd Slam
Novak Djokovic has claimed his 10th Australian Open championship and 22nd Grand Slam title overall by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5). The victory in Sunday’s final at Melbourne Park also allows Djokovic to return to No. 1 in the ATP rankings. The 35-year-old from Serbia did not compete in the Australian Open a year ago after being deported from the country because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19. Now he has run his winning streak at the hard-court tournament to 28 matches. His 10th trophy in Australia adds to a record he already held and his 22 major championships are tied with Rafael Nadal for the most by a man in the history of tennis.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Yesterday
Indy Fuel 6, Kalamazoo Wings 2
AHL – American Hockey League
Yesterday
Grand Rapids Griffins 5, Chicago Wolves 3
MHSAA – High School Sports
Saturday
Boys Basketball
St. Joseph 77, Dowagiac 39
- Every St. Joe player got on the scoresheet in the Bears 77-39 road win at Dowagiac. Luke Lehner and Jakob Diamond each had a game high 14 points for St. Joe, who have won five straight and six of their last seven games. Chase Sanders had 12 points and Kai Wyngarden added 11 points as the Bears improved to 8-3 on the season. Gianni Villalobos had 13 points in the loss for the Chieftains, who fall to 1-11.
Brandywine 63, Coloma 33
Girls Basketball
Bridgman 53, New Buffalo 18
Lawton 45, Allegan 39
Wrestling
Greater Berrien County Invitational at St. Joseph
Team Scores
- Lakeshore 192.5
- Constantine 150.0
- Edwardsburg 146.0
- St. Joseph 146.0
- Lawton 133.5
- Brandywine 127.0
- Paw Paw 118.0
- Mattawan 87.5
- Decatur 85.0
- South Haven 75.0
- Niles 74.0
- Caledonia 58.0
- Dowagiac 51.0
- Eau Claire 44.0
- Watervliet 20.0
- River Valley 17.0
- Cassopolis 6.0
- Coloma 3.0
- Marcellus 3.0
- Benton Harbor 0.0
- Berrien Springs 0.0
Today
Boys Basketball
Benton Harbor at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Fennville, 7:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Eau Claire, 7:30 p.m.
Covert at River Valley, 6:00 p.m.
Loy Norrix at Kalamazoo Central, 7:00 p.m.
Bronson at Sturgis, 7:15 p.m.
Battle Creek Pennfield at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Vicksburg at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Dowagiac, 6:30 p.m.
Buchanan at Michigan Lutheran, 7:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
Centreville at Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Parma Western, 7:00 p.m.
Competitive Cheer
Cheer by the Pier at St. Joseph, 6:00 p.m.
St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Buchanan, Coloma, Dowagiac, Three Rivers
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Phillip McLaurin from Brandywine High School Wrestling. He’s currently a senior at Brandywine High School and has a 3.8016 Grade Point Average. He also plays football at Brandywine.
This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Girls Basketball…
Phil McDonald and Bret Witkowski have been friends for many years and listeners of WSJM have been able to hear and see that friendship firsthand as they have shared the airwaves for High School Football and High School Basketball broadcasts and of course on “The Coaches Show”. This Saturday marks their 600th episodes working together, talking with area high school and college coaches. “The Coaches Show” has been a staple in the Southwest Michigan community for many years and it’s because of the passion and dedication to area sports and student athletes that these two share. Phil and Bret sat down with Jonny Reinhardt to talk about some of their favorite moments of the past and what they look forward to in the future.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan State 63, Iowa 61
(1) Purdue 75, Michigan 70
Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard (11) attempts a layup as Iowa forward Kris Murray (24) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Michigan State 63, Iowa 61 – Michigan State edges Iowa 63-61 with late buckets
Tyler Walker and Jaden Akins hit big baskets down the stretch and Michigan State defeated Iowa 63-61. Walker came back onto the floor after leaving for a few minutes with a foot injury and immediately hit a long 2-pointer for a 61-59 lead with 1:24 remaining. A half-minute later, Akins sank a short jumper for Michigan State’s largest lead. Akins finished with 12 points, Walker and Mady Sissoko had 10 points each with Sissoko pulling down 10 rebounds for the Spartans. Joey Hauser had three 3-pointers and 11 points and Malik Hall returned after a three-game absence to score 11. Ahron Ulis scored a career-high 17 points, Filip Rebraca had 16 points and 11 rebounds and Kris Murray, averaging over 21 points per game, had 11 for Iowa.
Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) drives on Michigan forward Tarris Reed Jr. (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)(1) Purdue 75, Michigan 70 – Zach Edey has 19 points, No. 1 Purdue beats Michigan 75-70
Zach Edey had 15 of his 19 points in the first half and Fletcher Loyer finished with 17 points to help No. 1 Purdue hold off Michigan 75-70 on Thursday night. The Boilermakers had a 15-0 run to go ahead 41-28 lead in the first half after there were 10 lead changes and four ties, but they couldn’t pull away. The Wolverines were without standout freshman Jett Howard, who missed the game with an ankle injury, and hung around until the final seconds. Joey Baker made a 3-pointer with 5.9 seconds left to pull Michigan within three points. Hunter Dickinson scored 21, Kobe Bufkin had 16 points and Baker added 11 points for the Wolverines, who have lost four of their last six games.
Saturday
Louisville at Notre Dame, 12:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Miami (OH), 3:30 p.m.
Western Michigan at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday
Michigan at Penn State, 12:00 p.m. WSJM 12:00
Michigan State at (1) Purdue, 12:00 Cosy 11:00
NFL – National Football League – Conference Championships
Sunday
San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles, 3:00 p.m.
Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs, 6:30 p.m.
NFL – Panthers hire Frank Reich over Steve Wilks as head coach
The Carolina Panthers have hired Frank Reich as their new head coach following an extensive search. The 61-year-old Reich joins the Panthers after spending the past four-plus seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, where he went 40-33-1 as head coach before being fired on Nov. 7. The Colts went to the playoffs twice as a wild-card team under Reich. For Reich, the hire represents a return to Carolina, where he spent one season as the team’s quarterback and started the franchise’s inaugural game in 1995. He was chosen over candidates including Steve Wilks, who served as the team’s defensive coordinator before being promoted to interim coach.
NFL – Ex-Lions, Liberty linebacker Jessie Lemonier dead at 25
Outside linebacker Jessie Lemonier, who appeared in seven games for the Detroit Lions in 2021 in a brief NFL career highlighted by a sack of Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers, has died. He was 25. The Lions disclosed his death in a statement Thursday, adding they confirmed it with his family. They did not provide any details. Lemonier was signed to the Lions practice squad before the 2022 season, days before being released by the Los Angeles Chargers. He had 17 tackles and 1 1/2 sacks, with the other half coming against Arizona on Dec. 19, 2021.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(10) Maryland 72, (13) Michigan 64
(7) Notre Dame 70, (24) Florida State 47
Saturday
Toledo at Eastern Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Miami (OH), 1:00 p.m.
Western Michigan at Kent State, 2:00 p.m.
Sunday
(7) Notre Dame at (20) NC State, 3:00 p.m.
(13) Michigan at Minnesota, 3:00 p.m.
Michigan State at (22) Illinois, 6:00 p.m.
NHL – NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 4, Montreal Canadiens 3 – OT
Chicago Blackhawks 5, Calgary Flames 1
Detroit Red Wings’ Robby Fabbri (14) scores against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen (34) during overtime NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)Red Wings 4, Canadiens 3 – OT – Robby Fabbri scores in OT, Red Wings beat Canadiens 4-3
Robby Fabbri scored at 2:36 of overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. Michael Rasmussen set up Fabbri with a pass through the crease. Rasmussen, Jonatan Berggren and Oskar Sunqvist also scored to help the Red Wings improve to 21-18-8. Moritz Seider had three assists, and Ville Husso made 20 saves. Rafael Harvey-Pinard scored twice and had an assist for Montreal. Michael Pezzetta added a goal and an assist, and Jake Allen made 38 saves. The Canadiens dropped to 20-25-4.
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jack Johnson, right, battles for the puck with Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund, left, as Blackhawks goalie Jaxson Stauber looks on during third-period NHL hockey game action in Calgary, Alberta, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)Blackhawks 5, Flames 1 – Stauber wins again, Blackhawks beat Flames 5-1
Rookie goaltender Jaxson Stauber made it two wins in two career starts by stopping 34 shots and leading the Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. Taylor Raddysh, Boris Katchouk, Jason Dickinson, Sam Lafferty and Connor Murphy scored for Chicago, which entered last in the NHL standings. Max Domi had an assist, extending his point streak to four games. Jonathan Huberdeau scored for the Flames, who are sitting outside a playoff spot in the Western Conference after winning the Pacific Division last year. Jacob Markstrom made 24 saves for Calgary but is 0-3-1 in his last four decisions. It was the 10th time this season Markstrom received no more than one goal of support.
Tonight
Detroit at NY Islanders, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
Chicago at Edmonton, 10:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Detroit Pistons 130, Brooklyn Nets 122
Charlotte Hornets 111, Chicago Bulls 96
Brooklyn Nets’ Ben Simmons (10) protects the ball from Detroit Pistons’ Jaden Ivey (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)Pistons 130, Nets 122 – Pistons beat Nets, first win in Brooklyn in almost 5 years
Saddiq Bey scored 25 points and the Detroit Pistons won in Brooklyn for the first time in nearly five years, beating the Nets 130-122. Alec Burks added 20 for the Pistons, who snapped a four-game losing streak and were playing for the first time since giving up 150 points in a loss to Milwaukee on Monday. They took advantage of a short-handed Nets team playing the second night of a back-to-back to win at Barclays Center for the first time since April 1, 2018, ending a six-game skid. They had lost seven in a row overall to the Nets. Kyrie Irving scored 40 points for the Nets, his fifth straight with 30 or more.
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) passes the ball around Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) as Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)Hornets 111, Bulls 96 – Rozier, Plumlee lead Hornets past Bulls 111-96
Terry Rozier scored 28 points, Mason Plumlee added 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Chicago Bulls 111-96. Gordon Hayward added 17 points, and LaMelo Ball returned from a three-game absence due to a sprained ankle and wrist injury and chipped in with 15 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to overcome horrible 2-for-15 shooting from the field. DeMar DeRozan had 28 points for the Bulls, while Zach LaVine finished with 18 points and nine rebounds, but was quiet in the second half. Patrick Williams had 15 points, but Chicago’s three-game win streak came to an end.
Tonight
Milwaukee at Indiana, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
Houston at Detroit, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago at Orlando, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday
Indiana at Memphis, 6:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Saturday
Women’s Basketball
Kellogg Community College at Lake Michigan College, 1:00 p.m.
Lansing Community College at Southwestern Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Kellogg Community College at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m.
Lansing Community College at Southwestern Michigan, 3:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Tonight
Toledo at Kalamazoo, 7:00 p.m.
AHL – American Hockey League
Saturday
Grand Rapids at Milwaukee, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Lakeshore at Portage Central, Postponed
St. Joseph 77, Battle Creek Central 47
- St. Joe jumped out to an early and fast start and kept building on the early lead on the way to a 77-47 blowout win over Battle Creek Central. Chase Sanders had 17 points for the Bears, including 4 three pointers, Matt Lanier had 11 points and Kai Wyngarden had 10. The win improves the Bears record to 7-3. Ke’Marion Tucker had 16 for Battle Creek Central.
Mattawan 50, Portage Northern 49
Battle Creek Lakeview 53, Kalamazoo Central 52
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 52, Gull Lake 49
Girls Basketball
BCS
Michigan Lutheran 34, Our Lady of the Lake 26
SAC
Bridgman 33, Coloma 10
Southwest 10
Bloomingdale 36, Bangor 29
Decatur 47, Comstock 35
Cassopolis 46, Centreville, 29
White Pigeon 38, Marcellus 29
Hartford at Lawrence, Cancelled
Tonight (Weather Permitting)Boys Basketball
BCS
Michigan Lutheran at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m.
New Buffalo at Countryside, 7:30 p.m.
Eau Claire at Covert, 6:00 p.m.
River Valley at Howardsville Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Lakeland
Benton Harbor at Buchanan, 5:30 p.m.
Brandywine at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Plainwell at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m.
Three Rivers at Niles, 7:15 p.m.
Paw Paw at Sturgis, 7:15 p.m.
Otsego at Vicksburg, 7:15 p.m.
Southwest 10
Bloomingdale at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Comstock at Decatur, 7:30 p.m.
Lawrence at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
SAC
South Haven at Allegan, 7:30 p.m.
Bridgman at Coloma, 7:30 p.m.
Fennville at Watervliet, 7:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Gobles, 7:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Constantine, 7:30 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Delton-Kellogg, 7:30 p.m.
Lawton at Kalamazoo Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Parchment at Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:30 p.m.
Holland Black River at Martin, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Battle Creek Central at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at B. C. Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeland
Benton Harbor at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Brandywine at Berrien Springs, 5:30 p.m.
Wolverine
Plainwell at Edwardsburg, 6:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Niles, 6:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
Otsego at Vicksburg, 6:00 p.m.
BCS
River Valley at Howardsville Christian, 6:00 p.m.
SAC
Fennville at Watervliet, 6:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Gobles, 6:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Constantine, 6:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Delton-Kellogg, 6:00 p.m.
Lawton at Kalamazoo Christian, 6:00 p.m.
Parchment at Kalamazoo Hackett, 6:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Martin, 6:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Lawrence at Hartford, 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
Boys Basketball
St. Joseph at Dowagiac, 2:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Brownstown Woodhaven, 3:00 p.m.
Brandywine at Coloma, 6:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
New Buffalo at Bridgman, 2:30 p.m.
Allegan at Lawton, 1:30 p.m.
Wrestling
Greater Berrien County Invitational at St. Joseph, 10:00 p.m.
St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Benton Harbor, Cassopolis, Coloma, Constantine, Decatur, Dowagiac, Marcellus, Paw Paw, South Haven, Watervliet, Berrien Springs, Buchanan, Edwardsburg, Brandywine, New Buffalo, Niles, River Valley, Lawton, Caledonia
NFL – Hurts, Jefferson, Mahomes among AP NFL MVP finalists
Jalen Hurts, Justin Jefferson and Patrick Mahomes are finalists for The Associated Press 2022 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. The winners will be announced at NFL Honors on Feb. 9. A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league completed voting before the start of the playoffs. Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Bengals QB Joe Burrow also are finalists for MVP. San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa, Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones and Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons are the finalists for AP Defensive Player of the Year.
FILE – Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. Johnson, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen are the finalists for AP Assistant Coach of the Year. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)NFL – Daboll, Pederson, Shanahan finalists for coach of the year
Brian Daboll, Doug Pederson and Kyle Shanahan are the finalists for AP Coach of the Year award. Daboll led the New York Giants to a 9-7-1 record in his first season as head coach. Pederson guided the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 9-8 record and an AFC South title in his first year with the team. Shanahan led the San Francisco 49ers to a 13-4 mark, including 5-0 down the stretch with third-string rookie quarterback Brock Purdy. Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen are the finalists for AP Assistant Coach of the Year.
NFL – Defensive Rookie of the year finalists
Jets cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen are the finalists for AP Defensive Rookie of the Year.
NFL – NFL playoffs: Mahomes shrugs off pain, plans to play
Patrick Mahomes has a very sore right ankle. Jalen Hurts has a bum right shoulder. Even so, neither quarterback is complaining in the lead up to Sunday’s NFL conference championship games. Mahomes went through a normal morning walkthrough Wednesday and then headed out for an afternoon practice, four days after a Jacksonville pass rusher landed on his ankle and forced him to hobble off the field in pain. The Chiefs host the Bengals in the AFC Championship on Sunday. Hurts said Wednesday that his shoulder is still sore, though he didn’t seem concerned. The Eagles will host the 49ers in the NFC Championship, also on Sunday. The winners of the conference title games will meet in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12 in Glendale, Arizona.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Orlando Magic 126, Indiana Pacers 120
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) passes the ball while defended by Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)Magic 126, Pacers 120 – Banchero, Harris lead Magic to 126-120 win over Pacers
Paolo Banchero scored 23 points and Garry Harris made all six of his 3-point shots and added 22 points as the Orlando Magic held off a late rally to beat the Indiana Pacers 126-120. Bennedict Mathurin came off the Pacers’ bench to score 26 points for the second straight game, and Myles Turner added 22 points and 13 rebounds. Buddy Hield hit his first five 3-point shots and finished with 21 points for Indiana. Wendell Carter Jr. had 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Magic, who hit 15 of 28 3-point tries and shot 56% overall.
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets, 7:30 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Iowa at Michigan State, 7:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 6:00
(1) Purdue at Michigan, 9:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM (joined in progress after HSBB)
NCAAMBKB – Siblings feed pro hoop dreams at Marquette, Notre Dame
Olivier-Maxence Prosper is a forward for No. 16 Marquette and he is inching closer to a potential shot at his NBA dream. The 20-year-old Montreal native has also been a lifelong inspiration to his 17-year-old sister, Cassandre, who plays for Notre Dame and wants to someday play in the WNBA. The two siblings have played basketball since they were very young. Both parents played in college.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Eastern Michigan 63, Western Michigan 51
Central Michigan 69, Ohio 66
Tonight
(13) Michigan at (10) Maryland, 6:30 p.m.
(24) Florida State at (7) Notre Dame, 8:00 p.m.
NHL – NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Montreal Canadiens, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Calgary Flames, 9:00 p.m.
NCAAFB – Well-traveled Jurkovec happy to come home to Pittsburgh
Former Notre Dame and Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec has come home to Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh native transferred to the Panthers in December after spending the last three years with the Eagles. Jurkovec says he wants to help Pitt take another step forward after winning a combined 20 games over the last two seasons. Jurkovec is one of three high-profile transfers with Pittsburgh ties who joined the Panthers in the transfer portal. Running back Derrick Davis came over from LSU and safety Donovan McMillon transferred from Florida. Both are from Western Pennsylvania.
USA Soccer – Late Grant Wahl to get US Soccer’s Colin Jose Media Award
The late Grant Wahl will be honored with this year’s Colin Jose Media Award, given to journalists who made long-term contributions to soccer in the United States. Wahl died at age 49 on Dec. 10 after collapsing while covering the World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and the Netherlands at Lusail, Qatar. Wahl will be honored at the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame induction at Frisco, Texas, on May 6. Wahl worked for Sport Illustrated from 1996 to 2021, then started his own website. He also worked for Fox and CBS and wrote “The Beckham Experiment” and “Masters of Modern Soccer.”
USA Soccer – Vazquez scores for youthful US lineup in 2-1 loss to Serbia
Brandon Vazquez scored to lead a U.S. lineup with seven starters making their international debuts, but the Americans lost 2-1 to Serbia in their first match since the World Cup. Veljko Simic scored the go-ahead goal in the opening minute of the second half for Serbia, which gave debuts to 14 players. Eight Americans in all debuted during a lively friendly that felt like spring training. The American team is in transition with interim head coach Anthony Hudson running the show while U.S. Soccer Federation determines the future of coach Gregg Berhalter, whose contract expired last month.
Tennis – 4 with Russian flags kicked out of Australian Open by police
Police say they have kicked four people out of Melbourne Park for displaying banned Russian flags outside Rod Laver Arena during the Australian Open. A Victoria Police spokeswoman said Thursday the four have not been charged but were evicted due to a ban placed on such flags by Tennis Australia. The flags, at least one of which included an image of Vladimir Putin, were being waved during a gathering outside of Rod Laver Arena after Novak Djokovic beat Russian player Andrey Rublev in straight sets in the quarterfinals of the year’s first Grand Slam tennis tournament Wednesday night.
NBAGL – NBA “G”-League
Last Night
Oklahoma City Blue 113, Grand Rapids Gold 105
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Last Night
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College 64, Lansing Community College 56
- Ariel Ford scored a game high 27 points and 23 rebounds as Lake Michigan College won at Lansing Community College 64-56. Olivia Eubank added 12 points and Kalyah Watson had 10
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 75, Southwestern Michigan 46
- Abigail Long led KVCC with 23 points in a 75-46 win over Southwestern Michigan. Macey Laubach had 11 points to lead the Roadrunners.
Glen Oaks Community College at Kellogg Community College, PPD
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College 91, Lansing Community College 74
- Brian Hunter Jr. lead LMC with a team high 18 points, while Jailen Campbell scored 15 off the bench in the Red Hawks 91-74 win at Lansing Community College. Abdoulaye Ba and Skylar Samuel each chipped in 10 points.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 94, Southwestern Michigan 55
Glen Oaks Community College at Kellogg Community College, PPD
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Watervliet 46, Buchanan 45
Girls Basketball
Buchanan 44, Watervliet 32 Wrestling
Lakeshore 53, St. Joseph 15
Benton Harbor, Buchanan, Brandywine at Eau Claire
- Buchanan 57, Eau Claire 17
- Brandywine 69, Eau Claire 12
- Brandywine 81, Benton Harbor 0
Bangor 66, Bloomingdale 15
White Pigeon 75, Bloomingdale 6
Three Rivers 73, Sturgis 0
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Lakeshore at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m. 94.9 WSJM
Battle Creek Central at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
B.C. Lakeview at Kalamazoo Central, 7:00 p.m.
Loy Norrix at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Boys Swimming and Diving
St. Joseph at Battle Creek Lakeview, 6:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
BCS
Our Lady of the Lake at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
Covert at Eau Claire, 6:00 p.m.
Watervliet Grace Christian at Countryside, 6:00 p.m.
SAC
Coloma at Bridgman, 6:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Bangor at Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m.
Decatur at Comstock, 7:00 p.m.
Cassopolis at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Marcellus at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
Hartford at Lawrence, Cancelled
Competitive Cheer
SAC Jamboree at Berrien Springs, 5:30 p.m.
NHL – NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 3, San Jose Sharks 2 – OT
Vancouver Canucks 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2
Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp (18) celebrates his goal against the San Jose Sharks during overtime in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Red Wings 3, Sharks 2 – OT – Andrew Copp scores in OT, Red Wings beat Sharks 3-2
Andrew Copp scored 25 seconds into overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night. Copp banged in a rebound near the goal crease after goalie James Reimer stopped Michael Rasmussen’s shot. Rasmussen and Adam Erne scored in regulation, with Dylan Larkin reaching 400 NHL points with an assist on Erne’s goal. Ville Husso made 26 saves. Timo Meier scored his fifth goal in seven games for San Jose. Logan Couture also scored, Erik Karlsson assisted on both goals, and Reimer stopped 29 shots.
Vancouver Canucks’ Dakota Joshua, front, scores against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Petr Mrazek during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)Canucks 5, Blackhawks 2 – Canucks beat Blackhawks 5-2 in Tocchet’s debut as coach
Dakota Joshua and Sheldon Dries scored 34 seconds apart in the third period, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 to give Rick Tocchet a victory in his first game as coach. Tocchet was named the 21st head coach in Canucks history Sunday after Bruce Boudreau was fired along with assistant Trent Cull. Vancouver outshot the Blackhawks 48-14 and fought back from a pair of one-goal deficits but failed to score on five power-play chances. Andrei Kuzmenko scored twice for the Canucks, who snapped a three-game skid. Bo Horvat scored shorthanded into an empty net. Patrick Kane and Sam Lafferty scored for the Blackhawks, and Petr Mrazek made 43 saves.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
NC State 85, Notre Dame 82
Ohio 88, Western Michigan 76
Bowling Green 83, Central Michigan 61
Toledo 84, Eastern Michigan 79
NC State 85, Notre Dame 82 – Joiner scores 28, leads N.C. State over Notre Dame 85-82
Jarkel Joiner scored 28 points to lead North Carolina State to an 85-82 victory over Notre Dame. Cormac Ryan’s 3-pointer pulled Notre Dame within 69-68 with 4:59 remaining, but the Wolfpack answered with 7-1 spurt for a 76-69 lead. Joiner also made all eight of his free throws, including six inside the final minute as the Wolfpack built a six-point lead with five seconds left. Terquavion Smith added 18 points for N.C. State (16-5, 6-4). The Wolfpack had just two turnovers and scored 18 points from 15 Notre Dame turnovers. Ryan scored 19 points for Notre Dame (9-12, 1-9),
Ohio 88, WMU 76 – Wilson scores 31, Ohio downs Western Michigan 88-76
Dwight Wilson scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half and Ohio beat Western Michigan 88-76 on Tuesday night. Wilson also added 11 rebounds for the Bobcats (11-9, 3-4 Mid-American Conference). AJ Brown shot 6 for 10 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line to add 16 points. AJ Clayton was 4 of 11 shooting (3 for 9 from distance) to finish with 13 points, while adding seven rebounds. Lamar Norman Jr. led the Broncos (6-14, 2-5) in scoring, finishing with 20 points. Titus Wright added 16 points for Western Michigan. Tray Maddox Jr. also put up 10 points and four assists.
BGSU 83, CMU 61 – Ayers has 24, Bowling Green beats Central Michigan 83-61
Leon Ayers III had 24 points and Bowling Green beat Central Michigan 83-61 on Tuesday night. Ayers was 8 of 12 shooting, including 5 for 6 from distance, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Falcons (10-10, 4-3 Mid-American Conference). Samari Curtis added 19 points while shooting 2 for 6 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 14 of 16 from the free throw line, and he also had six rebounds. Jesse Zarzuela led the Chippewas (7-13, 2-5) in scoring, finishing with 24 points and two steals. Reggie Bass added eight points for Central Michigan. In addition, Ola Ajiboye had seven points.
Toledo 84, EMU 79 – Toledo spoils Bates’ career night, beats Eastern Michigan
JT Shumate and Dante Maddox Jr. combined to score 39 points and Toledo needed five starters scoring in double-digits to offset a 43-point effort from Emoni Bates and lift the Rockets to an 84-79 victory over Eastern Michigan. Bates scored 29 straight EMU points in the first half and he established career highs for points scored (43), field goals made (15), and 3-pointer made (9). He was 15 of 23 from the field, 9 of 14 from deep and 4 for 4 from the line while grabbing seven rebounds.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Indiana Pacers 116, Chicago Bulls 110
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) cuts under Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Pacers 116, Bulls 110 – Turner, Mathurin spur Pacers’ rally to beat Bulls 116-110
Myles Turner and Bennedict Mathurin each scored 26 points and Mathurin’s short, go-ahead basket with 29.1 seconds left helped the Indiana Pacers close out a rally from 21 points down to beat the Chicago Bulls 116-110. Indiana snapped a season-worst seven-game losing streak to stay ahead of 10th-place Chicago in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers played again without injured point guard Tyrese Haliburton and this time without his replacement, Andrew Nembhard, who was sick. T.J. McConnell had 20 points and 10 assists for the Pacers, who have won 11 games this season in which they’ve trailed by double digits. DeMar DeRozan had 33 points to lead the Bulls.
Tonight
Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Tonight
Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Ohio at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAFB – Michigan RB Blake Corum’s Camaro stolen in Ann Arbor
Michigan All-America running back Blake Corum reported his car stolen earlier this month in Ann Arbor. Police records show Corum’s camouflage wrapped 2017 Camaro adorned with his BC2 logo was stolen from a parking garage between Jan. 13 and Jan. 16. Corum tweeted Tuesday that his parents bought the car for him after he graduated from high school. Corum’s car was stolen shortly after he made a relatively surprising decision to return to play as a senior for the Wolverines.
MLB – Scott Rolen elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Slick-fielding third baseman Scott Rolen has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with five votes to spare above the 75% needed. The seven-time All-Star and eight-time Gold Glove winner appeared on 297 of 389 ballots cast by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America for 76.3%. He becomes the 18th third baseman elected to the Hall, the fewest of any position. First baseman Todd Helton was second with 281 votes for 72.2%, falling 11 votes short, and reliever Billy Wagner third with 265 for 68.1%. Rolen had a .281 batting average with 316 homers and 1,287 RBIs with the Phillies, Cardinals, Blue Jays and Reds from 1996-2012.
MLB – Mike Clevinger investigated by MLB for domestic violence
Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger is being investigated by Major League Baseball following an allegation of domestic violence. Olivia Finestead publicly revealed the allegations in an Instagram post. Clevinger, a 32-year-old right-hander and a six-year major league veteran, agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract on Dec. 4. Finestead said she is the mother of Clevinger’s child and alleged he fathered two other children who were not hers. She posted photos of marks on her body with accompanying words that alleged the injuries were caused by Clevinger strangling her and throwing an iPad at her while she was pregnant.
NBAGL – NBA “G”-League
Last Night
Grand Rapids Gold 113, Oklahoma City Blue 99
Today
Grand Rapids Gold at Oklahoma City Blue, 1:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Lansing Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Southwestern Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Glen Oaks Community College at Kellogg Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Lansing Community College, 7:30 p.m.
Southwestern Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 7:30 p.m.
Glen Oaks Community College at Kellogg Community College, 7:30 p.m.
MCCAA – LMC’s Ford named MCCAA Women’s Player of the Week
Lake Michigan College freshman forward Ariel Ford was named the Michigan Community College Athletic Association’s women’s player of the week. In LMC’s game against Glen Oaks on Saturday, Ford had a game high 27 points and 24 rebounds, adding 5 blocks and an assist.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Lakeshore 60, Gull Lake 38
- Lakeshore got back in the win column with a 60-38 win over Gull Lake, Jackson Bushu and Jack Carlisle each had 20 points to lead the Lancers, while Jake Chellman had 10.
Kalamazoo Central 58, Mattawan 44
Battle Creek Lakeview 63, Portage Central 51
Battle Creek Central 44, Portage Northern 34
Non-Conference
Benton Harbor 77, Niles 59
- Brian Gillespie led the Tigers with 20 points, Montel Hobbs scored 11, while Grant Gondrezick had 10 as the Tigers beat Niles 77-59. Mike Phillips had a game 23 points in the loss for Niles
Wyoming Lee 86, Countryside 52
South Haven 53, Three Rivers 40
Berrien Springs 50, Coloma 28
Bridgman 81, New Buffalo 38
Eau Claire 77, Kalamazoo Phoenix 69
Allegan 59, Paw Paw 54
Parchment 58, Sturgis 46
Plainwell 56, Battle Creek Pennfield 46
Vicksburg 64, Dowagiac 35
Gobles 60, Bloomingdale 50
- Gobles picked up a 60-50 win over Bloomingdale, thanks to the game high 30 points and 12 rebounds from Tristan Harbaugh. Aden Newberry added 12 points for Gobles.
Saugatuck 46, Hartford 30
Mendon 47, Lawrence 43
Zion Christian 67, Martin 31
Galesburg-Augusta 48, Constantine 38
Kalamazoo Christian 64, Fennville 45
Wyoming Tri-Unity 51, Schoolcraft 46
Howardsville Christian 51, Burr Oak 42
SAC
Lawton 74, Holland Black River 47
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Lakeshore 51, Gull Lake 36
Kalamazoo Central 56, Mattawan 17
Portage Central 38, Battle Creek Lakeview 2
Portage Northern 45, Battle Creek Central 33
Non-Conference
Benton Harbor 51, Niles 29
- Jmya Jordan had a game high 20 points for the Tigers in a 51-29 win over Niles. Benton Harbor had a 25-4 lead at the half.
Our Lady of the Lake 58, Watervliet Grace Chr. 24
- The Lakers got 20 points from Abby Schrauben in Our Lady of the Lake’s 58-24 win at Watervliet Grace Christian. Anna Williamson had 14 points to lead the Patriots.
Lawton 38, Michigan Lutheran 27
Berrien Springs 38, Coloma 23
- Zion Ellis had a game high 17 points for the Shamrocks, while Aubreona Smith 10 in a 38-23 win over Coloma. Andrea Bale scored 10 points to lead Coloma.
Bridgman 43, River Valley 38
Decatur 33, New Buffalo 25
Brandywine 64, Cassopolis 39
Paw Paw 52, Allegan 38
Vicksburg 43, Dowagiac 22
Coldwater 49, Three Rivers 24
Schoolcraft 43, Martin 38
Bangor 42, Delton-Kellogg 38
Gobles 36, Bloomingdale 28
Lawrence 41, Mendon 29
Kalamazoo Hackett 51, Marcellus 24
Colon 72, Comstock 25
Saugatuck 49, Fruitport Calvary Christian 30
SAC
Kalamazoo Christian 63, Galesburg-Augusta 30
Holland Black River 45, Constantine 42
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Watervliet at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Watervliet at Buchanan, 5:30 p.m.
Centreville at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
Wrestling
St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 6:00 p.m.
Benton Harbor, Buchanan, Brandywine at Eau Claire, 6:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Milwaukee Bucks 150, Detroit Pistons 130
Chicago Bulls 111, Atlanta Hawks 100
Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) drives on Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Bucks 150, Pistons 130 – Antetokounmpo scores 29 in return, Bucks top Pistons 150-130
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 29 points in the first quarter, returning to the lineup after a five-game absence to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in a 150-130 win over the Detroit Pistons. The two-time MVP was joined by three-time All-Star Khris Middleton, putting the Bucks’ prolific duo in the same lineup for the first time in more than a month. Antetokounmpo had been out with a sore left knee. Middleton hadn’t played since Dec. 15 due to a sore right knee. He had eight points and four assists. Bojan Bogdanovic scored 33 points for the Pistons.
Atlanta Hawks’ AJ Griffin, right, blocks Chicago Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan’s during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Bulls 111, Hawks 100 – DeRozan scores 26 in 1,000th game, Bulls beat Hawks 111-100
DeMar DeRozan scored 26 points in his 1,000th career game, Nikola Vucevic added 14 points and 17 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-100. The Bulls returned to Chicago after 126-108 win over the Pistons in Paris on Thursday. Trae Young had 21 points and 13 assists, while Dejounte Murray added 20 points for the Hawks, who have lost two straight after winning five in a row. Zach LaVine finished with 20 points. In the previous two meetings in Atlanta, both games ended with a buzzer-beater.
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Notre Dame at NC State, 7:00 p.m.
Western Michigan at Ohio, 7:00 p.m.
Bowling Green at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Toledo, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(6) Indiana 92, (14) Michigan 83
Indiana forward Mackenzie Holmes (54) is defended by Michigan forward Emily Kiser (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)(6) Indiana 92, (14) Michigan 83 – Holmes leads No. 6 Indiana women past No. 13 Michigan, 92-83
Mackenzie Holmes had 25 points and 10 rebounds as No. 6 Indiana beat No. 13 Michigan 92-83. Sara Scalia added 19 points, Chloe Moore-McNeil and Sydney Parrish each scored 12, and Yarden Garzon and Grace Berger each had 10 points for the Hoosiers, who won their sixth straight. Leigha Brown scored 31 points to lead Michigan. Leigha Brown scored 31 points to lead Michigan (16-4, 6-3). Laila Phelia added 21 points and Emily Kiser had 11 for the Wolverines, whose three-game winning streak ended. Indiana led by 17 points early in the second half. Michigan got within 77-71 in the fourth quarter before the Hoosiers pulled away..
NCAAWBKB – Notre Dame’s Dara Mabrey out for season with torn ACL
Notre Dame guard Dara Mabrey announced on social media that she tore her ACL, ending her college career with the seventh-ranked Irish. Mabrey hurt her right knee nearly 2 minutes into the game when she stole a ball and was racing down the court. She was fouled and went to the floor and immediately grabbed her knee. Mabrey has played 135 games in her career which started at Virginia Tech for the first two seasons before she came to Notre Dame where her two older sisters starred. She started 18 games this season and 125 in her career. She’s averaged 10.9 points and 2.4 assists over the years.
NCAAFB – Michigan Stadium tunnel will widen without portable seating
Michigan Stadium’s tunnel will be a little wider next season. The school confirmed Monday that it will remove a portable section of seats from the front of the tunnel to give players, coaches and staff members more room to enter and exit the football field. A total of 45 portable seats will be lost and enough standing-room only tickets are expected to be added in the stadium to keep its capacity at 107,601. Previously, fans were close enough to touch coaches and players as one did last season with Michigan State’s Mel Tucker. That was well before the postgame altercation between Spartans and Wolverines players that led to suspensions and criminal charges.
NCAABKB – Boilers back on top of Men’s poll; Texas teams shut out in women’s rankings
Purdue is back at No. 1 in the AP Top 25. Alabama is right behind the Boilermakers. Purdue returned to the top spot in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, moving up two spots after Houston’s loss to Temple. The Boilermakers received 39 first-place votes after a volatile week where just two teams kept the same spot from a week ago. Alabama climbed two spots to No. 2, its highest ranking since reaching No. 1 in 2002-03. Houston, Tennessee and Kansas State round out the top five. For the first time in the 47-year history of The Associated Press women’s basketball poll no team from Texas is in the Top 25. That ends a 835-week run dating to the first poll in 1976. South Carolina remained a unanimous No. 1. The Gamecocks were followed by Ohio State, Stanford, LSU and UConn to round out the top five. Middle Tennessee entered the poll for the first time since 2014, coming in at No. 23. Florida State also entered at No. 24. Oregon and Texas fell out of the rankings.
NHL – NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
San Jose Sharks at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Vancouver Canucks, 10:00 p.m.
Tennis – Korda stops; Khachanov into 1st Australian Open semifinal
Karen Khachanov moved into his first Australian Open semifinal when Sebastian Korda stopped playing in the third set because of an injured right wrist. Khachanov will face either No. 3 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas or unseeded Jiri Lehecka for a berth in the final at Melbourne Park. Khachanov was leading 7-6 (5), 6-3, 3-0 when Korda retired from the match Tuesday. The 22-year-old American had received treatment on his wrist from a trainer during the second set. Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina reached the semifinals with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko. Rybakina will face Jessica Pegula or Victoria Azarenka next.
MLB – Eloy Jiménez preparing to play outfield with White Sox
It looks as if Chicago White Sox slugger Eloy Jiménez could spend a lot of time at designated hitter this year. Jiménez himself has other plans. The 26-year-old Jiménez says he is preparing to play more games in the outfield, especially in right after Chicago signed Andrew Benintendi to a $75 million, five-year contract. The White Sox also have Luis Robert in center, to go along with Gavin Sheets and prized prospect Oscar Colás in the mix in right. Jiménez says he wants to play in the outfield.
MLB – Trey Mancini planning to move around with Chicago Cubs
Trey Mancini is planning to move around with the Chicago Cubs. He could see time at designated hitter, first base and the corner outfield spots after finalizing a two-year contract that could be worth up to $21 million. Mancini was in the mix for Team Italy for the World Baseball Classic, but he says he has decided to stay in Cubs camp so he can spend time with his new teammates. First baseman Eric Hosmer finalized his deal with Chicago on Jan. 13. Hosmer bats from the left side and Mancini is a right-handed hitter, so the starter might depend on the pitching matchup, and there also is the DH role. Or Mancini could spell Ian Happ or Seiya Suzuki in the outfield.
NBAGL – NBA “G”-League
Last Night
Motor City Cruise 134, Wisconsin Herd 130 – OT
Today
Grand Rapids Gold at Oklahoma City Blue, 12:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Michigan Lutheran 57, Andrews Academy 56
- Micah Herbst’s buzzer beater gave Michigan Lutheran a 57-56 win over Andrews Academy. Herbst finished with a game high 17 points for the Titans. Ty Johnson added 14 points in the win. Joshua Laesner had 16 points for Andrews and Zack Schnepp had 15. Michigan Lutheran outscored Andrews 21-6 in the final quarter for the win.
Bridgman 58, Our Lady of the Lake 31
Brandywine 65, River Valley 47
Galesburg-Augusta 54, Decatur 42
- Nick Mann had a game high 23 points in Galesburg-Augusta’s 54-42 win over Decatur, Jesse Baushke had 16 to lead Decatur while Landon Fisher had 12.
Watervliet 57, Hartford 19
Marcellus 62, Delton-Kellogg 49
Comstock 61, Lawrence 43
- Tim Coombs had 12 in the loss for Lawrence
Centreville 92, Athens 41
Battle Creek Central 55, Harper Creek 43
Loy Norrix 55, Potterville 47 at Little Caesars Arena
Girls Basketball
Edwardsburg 42, St. Joseph 33
- Averie Markel had a game high 19 points as Edwardsburg beat a shorthanded St. Joe team 42-33. Eleah Hedstrom and Ellie Fischer each had 9 points to lead St. Joe.
Buchanan 42, Bronson 29
Watervliet 52, Hartford 29
Allegan 42, Parchment 24
White Pigeon 49, Howardsville Christian 27
Lawrence 65, Comstock 15
Mendon 46, Calhoun Christian 14
Loy Norrix 34, Potterville 31 at Little Caesars Arena
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Gull Lake at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Non-Conference
Benton Harbor at Niles, 7:15 p.m.
Countryside at Wyoming Lee, 6:30 p.m.
South Haven at Three Rivers, 7:00 p.m.
Coloma at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Bridgman at New Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Phoenix at Eau Claire, 7:30 p.m.
Allegan at Paw Paw, 7:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Battle Creek Pennfield, 7:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Vicksburg, 7:15 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at Burr Oak, 7:30 p.m.
Bangor at Delton-Kellogg, 7:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Hartford, 7:00 p.m.
White Pigeon at Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:00 p.m.
Lawrence at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Martin at Zion Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Constantine, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Fennville, 7:00 p.m.
Wyoming Tri-Unity at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
SAC
Holland Black River at Lawton, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Lakeshore at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Kalamazoo Central, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Non-Conference
Niles at Benton Harbor, 6:30 p.m.
Lawton at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Coloma, 7:00 p.m.
River Valley at Bridgman, 7:00 p.m.
New Buffalo at Decatur, 7:30 p.m.
Brandywine at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Paw Paw at Allegan, 7:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Dowagiac, 6:30 p.m.
Coldwater at Three Rivers, 5:45 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at Burr Oak, 6:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Gobles at Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m.
Mendon at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Marcellus, 7:00 p.m.
Fruitport Calvary Christian at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
SAC
Kalamazoo Christian at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Constantine at Holland Black River, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – Michigan High School Basketball AP Rankings’Boys Basketball
Division 1
1. Detroit Cass Tech (5) (11-0) 75
2. Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (11-1) 70
3. Muskegon (10-0) 63
4. Grand Rapids Northview (10-1) 56
5. North Farmington (8-1) 53
6. Detroit U-D Jesuit (10-1) 49
7. Ann Arbor Huron (9-0) 44
8. Grand Blanc (8-2) 43
9. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (6-3) 27
10. Kalamazoo Central (9-1) 22
Others receiving votes: Grand Haven 21, Lansing Waverly 20, Port Huron Northern 12, Rockford 10, East Kentwood 8, Hamtramck 6, Detroit Renaissance 6, River Rouge 6, Warren De La Salle 3, Grand Ledge 3, Okemos 2, Battle Creek Central 1.
Division 2
1. Romulus Summit Academy (4) (12-1) 74
2. Warren Michigan Collegiate (1) (10-1) 71
3. Ludington (12-0) 62
4. Olivet (11-0) 47
5. Saginaw (12-2) 44
6. Chelsea (10-1) 42
(tie) G.R. Catholic Central (7-3) 42
8. Benton Harbor (9-2) 30
(tie) Warren Lincoln (9-3) 30
10. Onsted (9-2) 28
Others receiving votes: Richmond 26, Grand Rapids Christian 23, Cadillac 20, Big Rapids 15, Goodrich 14, Hart 11, Bridgeport 8, Boyne City 6, Ionia 5, Grand Rapids South Christian 2.
Division 3
1. Detroit Loyola (6) (10-0) 90
2. Laingsburg (11-0) 80
3. Flint Beecher (9-2) 73
4. Iron Mountain (9-0) 68
5. Brandywine (8-1) 48
6. Traverse City St. Francis (8-1) 43
7. Napoleon (11-0) 36
(tie) Bad Axe (9-1) 36
9. Grandville Calvin Christian (10-1) 34
10. Maple City Glen Lake (8-1) 33
Others receiving votes: New Haven 32, Watervliet 29, Ovid-Elsie 25, Beal City 25, Brown City 15, Cass City 13, Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett 10, Ecorse 6, Blanchard Montabella 6, Ottawa Lake Whiteford 4, Reading 3, Michigan Center 3, Kalamazoo Hackett 3, Saginaw Nouvel 2, Riverview Gabriel Richard 1, Madison Heights Bishop Foley 1, Clinton 1.
Division 4
1. Lake Leelanau St Mary (4) (9-0) 72
2. Wyoming Tri-unity Christian (1) (8-2) 63
3. Powers North Central (8-0) 61
4. Genesee Christian (9-1) 60
5. Taylor Trillium Academy (10-0) 50
6. Painesdale Jeffers (10-0) 49
7. Mio Au Sable (8-0) 42
8. Hillman (7-1) 37
9. Munising (11-1) 33
10. Baldwin (9-1) 31
Others receiving votes: Gaylord St. Mary 25, Bellevue 17, Rudyard 12, Pittsford 9, Detroit University Prep Art & Design 7, Watersmeet 6, Kingston 6, Ironwood 6, Lake Linden-Hubbell 5, Brimley 3, Fowler 3, Kalamazoo Phoenix 2, Hillsdale Academy 1.
Girls Basketball
Division 1
1. Detroit Renaissance (3) (12-0) 72
2. West Bloomfield (2) (11-2) 67
3. Farmington Hills Mercy (12-0) 66
4. Rockford (11-1) 60
5. Flint Carman Ainsworth (10-0) 57
6. East Grand Rapids (10-2) 47
7. Temperance Bedford (12-0) 41
8. Grosse Pointe North (11-2) 36
9. Wayne Memorial (9-3) 35
10. DeWitt (10-1) 30
Others receiving votes: Lowell 26, Jackson Northwest 16, North Farmington 9, Holland West Ottawa 7, Saline 6, Utica Ford 4, Bay City Western 4, Brighton 3, Coldwater 3, Grand Blanc 3, Byron Center 3, Kalamazoo Central 2, Lake Orion 2, Holt 1.
Division 2
1. Grand Rapids West Catholic (5) (12-0) 75
2. Detroit Edison (9-2) 69
3. Chelsea (12-1) 64
4. Haslett (12-0) 62
5. Lake Fenton (14-0) 55
6. Frankenmuth (10-1) 48
7. Vicksburg (12-0) 37
(tie) Goodrich (11-1) 37
9. Tecumseh (11-2) 31
10. Dearborn Divine Child (11-2) 27
Others receiving votes: Escanaba 22, Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard 22, Grand Rapids Christian 10, Lansing Catholic 10, Redford Westfield Prep 10, Ludington 6, Detroit Country Day 6, Wixom St. Catherine of Siena Academy 3, Ada Forest Hills Eastern 2, Macomb Lutheran North 2, Olivet 1, Standish-Sterling 1.
Division 3
1. Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory (2) (6-4) 69
2. Dansville (1) (11-1) 67
3. Blissfield (12-1) 55
4. Evart (1) (12-1) 52
5. Hancock (11-1) 50
5. Harbor Springs (1) (11-1) 50
7. Buchanan (9-1) 41
8. Lake City (12-1) 36
9. Kent City (11-2) 35
10. Bronson (11-0) 31
Others receiving votes: Sanford-Meridian 24, Calumet 20, Traverse City St. Francis 19, Niles Brandywine 16, Ithaca 12, Hemlock 11, Elk Rapids 9, McBain 2, Brooklyn Columbia Central 1.
Division 4
1. Maple City Glen Lake (3) (9-2) 72
2. Baraga (1) (10-2) 64
(tie) Kingston (1) (11-0) 64
4. Morenci (12-0) 62
5. Gaylord St. Mary (9-2) 51
6. Mackinaw City (11-0) 47
7. St. Charles (10-2) 45
8. Norway (12-0) 39
9. Petersburg Summerfield (12-2) 27
10. Mendon (10-1) 25
Others receiving votes: Brethren 21, Cedarville 18, Burton Genesee Christian 14, Martin 10, Pittsford 10, Fowler 7, Carney-Nadeau 5, St. Ignace LaSalle 5, Portland St. Patrick 4, Ontonagon 3, Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart 3, Lake Linden-Hubbell 2, Clarkston Everest Catholic 2.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Indiana 82, Michigan State 69
Michigan 60, Minnesota 56
Michigan State’s A.J. Hoggard (11) puts up a shot against Indiana’s Miller Kopp during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)Indiana 82, Michigan State 69 – Jackson-Davis powers Indiana past Michigan State 82-69
Trayce Jackson-Davis finished with 31 points and 15 rebounds for his 40th career double-double and Indiana pulled away in the second half to beat Michigan State 82-69. Jackson-Davis sank 10 of 20 shots from the floor and 11 of 13 from the free-throw line for the Hoosiers (13-6, 4-4 Big Ten Conference). He jumped two spots on Indiana’s all-time scoring list into sixth place. Jackson-Davis finished with five blocked shots to tie Jeff Newton’s school-record career total of 227. Joey Hauser was hot early, scoring 11 points to help the Spartans (13-7, 5-4) build a 17-8 lead six minutes into the game. Jackson-Davis scored all 13 of his first-half points in the final 11:09 to give the Hoosiers a 37-32 lead at halftime.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) shoots on Minnesota forward Dawson Garcia (3) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Michigan 60, Minnesota 56 – Dickinson scores 28, Michigan holds off Minnesota 60-56
Hunter Dickinson scored 28 points and Michigan overcame an injury to Jett Howard to defeat Minnesota 60-56. Howard, who averages 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, injured his left ankle late in the first half and did not return to the game. After the Wolverines led for most of the second half, Pharrel Payne’s layup drew the Golden Gophers within 55-51 and a free throw by Ta’lon Cooper made it 55-52 with 35 seconds left. But Minnesota’s Jamison Battle was called for a technical foul, Will Tschetter converted the free throws, and Michigan led by five, still with 35 seconds remaining. Michigan added 3 of 4 from the line in the final 20 seconds to preserve the win.
NFL – National Football League – Playoffs – Divisional Round
Saturday
Kansas City Chiefs 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 20
Philadelphia Eagles 38, New York Giants 7
Sunday
Cincinnati Bengals 27, Buffalo Bills 10
San Francisco 49ers 19, Dallas Cowboys 12
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) takes a hit from Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) during the second quarter of an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The play was ruled an incomplete pass. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)Bengals 27, Bills 10 – Bengals return to AFC championship with 27-10 rout of Bills
Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes, the Bengals swarmed Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on a snow-slicked field and Cincinnati advanced to its second straight AFC championship game with a 27-10 win. Damar Hamlin’s inspirational presence while watching the game from an end-zone suite was not enough to spark the Bills in a rematch of a regular-season game that was canceled Jan. 2 when the Bills safety went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on the field in Cincinnati. The Bengals advanced to consecutive AFC championship games for the first time in franchise history and will again travel to play the Kansas City Chiefs.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates after catching a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)Niners 19, Cowboys 12 – 49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title game
Christian McCaffrey scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 2-yard run in the fourth quarter and San Francisco’s defense did the rest, sending the 49ers to their second straight NFC title game with a 19-12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. San Francisco advanced to play the Eagles in the NFC title game next Sunday in Philadelphia after losing in that round to the Rams a year ago. The Cowboys lost for the record seventh straight time in the divisional round and have failed to make it to the NFC title game since winning their fifth Super Bowl title following the 1995 season.
Sunday
Conference Championships
San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles, 3:00 p.m.
Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs, 6:30 p.m.
NFL – Bills’ Hamlin attends 1st game since collapse, waves to fans
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made his first public appearance Sunday since going into cardiac arrest three weeks ago during a game. He waved to fans from a suite at the Bills’ Highmark Stadium during the first half of their AFC divisional playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The stadium erupted when an image of the recovering Hamlin filled the massive end zone screens and fans turned toward the glass-enclosed suite and cheered. The 24-year-old safety had not been seen in public since he needed to be resuscitated on the field in Cincinnati on Jan. 2, but he has been making regular visits to the stadium to see teammates.
NCAAMBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(7) Notre Dame 76, Virginia 54
Michigan State 85, Rutgers 63
(7) Notre Dame 76, Virginia 54 – Citron helps No. 7 Notre Dame rout Virginia 76-54
Sonia Citron scored 20 points, hitting a career-high six 3-pointers, and grabbed nine rebounds to help No. 7 Notre Dame rout Virginia 76-54. Lauren Ebo added 15 points and a career-high four steals, while Olivia Miles had 12 points and seven assists for the Fighting Irish (16-2, 7-1 ACC). Notre Dame lost starter Dara Mabrey to a knee injury in the game’s second minute and her Irish teammates picked up the slack. Mabrey went down on a fast break at 8:01 of the first quarter and did not return. Camryn Taylor produced 13 points before fouling out for Virginia (14-6, 3-6).
Tonight
(6) Indiana at (14) Michigan, 8:15 p.m.
NHL – NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Los Angeles Kings 2, Chicago Blackhawks 1
Kings 2, Blackhawks 1 – Anderson-Dolan scores 2, Kings beat Blackhawks 2-1
Jaret Anderson-Dolan scored twice and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1. Kevin Fiala had two assists and Pheonix Copley stopped 18 shots to help the Kings snap a four-game losing streak. Defenseman Ian Mitchell scored his first goal of the season for Chicago, spoiling Copley’s shutout bid with 3:15 remaining. Petr Mrazek finished with 25 saves. The Blackhawks had won three straight and six of their previous seven.
NHL – Talks With Kane, Toews Expected
Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said he expects to sit down with star forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, each of whom have no-trade contracts, and agent Pat Brisson within the next two weeks, and no later than mid-February. The trade deadline is March 3. “To get a sense of where everyone’s at, what they’re feeling, as we approach the (trade) deadline,” Davidson said on NBC Sports Chicago. “We their thoughts on what they intend to do. They’re in full control of their destinies. We’ll get a better sense of that in short order.” Davidson said mid-February was necessary “as a buffer” if either player wants to be moved. Both Kane and Toews are in their last contract year and have a $10.5-million cap hit.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
NBAGL – NBA “G”-League
Tonight
Wisconsin Herd at Motor City Cruise, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Andrews Academy at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
Bridgman at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Brandywine at River Valley, 7:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Decatur, 7:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Hartford, 7:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Marcellus, 7:00 p.m.
Lawrence at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Athens at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Harper Creek, 7:00 p.m.
Loy Norrix vs. Potterville, 1:45 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena
Girls Basketball
Edwardsburg at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Bronson, 7:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Hartford, 5:30 p.m.
Allegan at Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at White Pigeon, 5:30 p.m.
Comstock at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
Calhoun Christian at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Loy Norrix vs. Potterville, 12:00 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena
Competitive Cheer
SMAC #2 at Portage Central, 6:00 p.m
This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Boys Basketball…
As you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. Joel Cordes was at the Bear Den in St. Joe for this SMAC Conference game between Portage Central and St. Joseph on Hall of Fame night.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan State 70, (23) Rutgers 57
Maryland 64, Michigan 58
Michigan State’s Tre Holloman, left, and Rutgers’ Dean Reiber (21) vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)Michigan State 70, (23) Rutgers 57 – Michigan St beats No. 23 Rutgers 70-57 with balanced scoring
A.J. Hoggard had 16 points and seven assists to help four teammates reach double figures, lifting Michigan State to a 70-57 win over No. 23 Rutgers. The Spartans overcame an awful start, trailing by nine in the opening minutes, to lead 36-30 at halftime and by as much as 16 points in the second half. The Scarlet Knights pulled within two points twice, but gave up seven straight points to trail 50-41 midway through the second half, ending their comeback hopes. Clifford Omoruyi had 12 points and 12 rebounds for Rutgers.
Maryland 64, Michigan 58 – Young sparks Maryland late, knocks off Michigan, 64-58
Jahmir Young scored 26 points and Maryland took command of the game over the final 10 minutes to beat Michigan, snapping a five-game losing streak to the Wolverines with a 64-58 victory. The game tipped off the second-round of Big Ten Conference play. Michigan posted a 35-point rout of the Terrapins, 81-46 in their first meeting on New Year’s Day. Hunter Dickinson posed a double-double to lead Michigan (10-8, 4-3), scoring 19 points and grabbing 10 rebounds while blocking three shots. Jett Howard hit 3 of 12 from distance and 4 of 14 from the field to add 13 points.
Saturday
Boston College at Notre Dame, 2:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Ohio, 2:00 p.m.
Akron at Western Michigan, 2:30 p.m.
Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan, 3:30 p.m.
Sunday
Michigan State at Indiana, 12:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 11:00
Minnesota at Michigan, 1:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 12:30
Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey calls to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Boston College, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)NCAAMBKB – Notre Dame coach Mike Brey stepping down after this season
Notre Dame coach Mike Brey will be stepping down at the end of this season. The school made the announcement Thursday. The 63-year-old Brey has won 481 games since taking the Fighting Irish job in July 2000. Both his victory total and 23-year tenure are school records. Notre Dame went from stagnant program to NCAA Tournament regular. Brey also helped the Fighting Irish emerge as a title contender in two different conferences. After ending a five-year tourney drought last year, Notre Dame has struggled to a 9-8 record this season and is 1-5 in Atlantic Coast Conference games.
NCAAMBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(7) Notre Dame 57, Clemson 54
(14) Michigan 81, Rutgers 58
(7) Notre Dame 57, Clemson 54 – Miles, No. 7 Notre Dame hold on for a 57-54 win at Clemson
Olivia Miles had 20 points and Maddy Westbeld got 15, including a layup with less than four minutes left that put No. 7 Notre Dame ahead for good in a 57-54 win at Clemson on Thursday night. The Fighting Irish held on despite scoring 31 fewer points than their average coming it. Clemson had a pair of chances to tie things in the final seconds, but Daisha Bradford missed both 3-pointers to send Notre Dame to its eighth win in the past nine games. Brie Perpingnan led Clemson with 11 points.
(14) Michigan 81, Rutgers 58 – Kiser, Phelia lead No. 14 Michigan women past Rutgers 81-58
Emily Kiser scored 25 points, Laila Phelia added 23 and No. 14 Michigan rolled to an 81-58 win over Rutgers. Leigha Brown added 13 points and 10 assists for the Wolverines. Despite a cool fourth quarter when the lead was always in the 20s, Michigan shot 50% for the game with five 3-pointers, and 18 of 19 from the foul line. Kai Carter scored 17 points and Kaylene Smikle 12 for the Scarlet Knights, who shot 37.5% and had 20 turnovers. Kiser and Brown combined for 28 points and the Wolverines shot 52% (15 of 29) to lead 41-30 at the half.
Saturday
Buffalo at Western Michigan, 12:00 p.m.
Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Ball State, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday
Virginia at (7) Notre Dame, 2:00 p.m.
Rutgers at Michigan State, 3:00 p.m.
NCAAFB – AP source: Michigan’s Harbaugh refuses to agree on charge
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh told NCAA investigators in multiple meetings this week that he will not agree to an unethical conduct charge, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details of the investigation have not been shared publicly. Michigan announced two weeks ago that it received notice from the NCAA that the governing body is looking into potential rules infractions in the Wolverines football program.
NHL – NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Chicago Blackhawks 4, Philadelphia Flyers 1
Detroit Red Wings 3, Vegas Golden Knights 2
Chicago Blackhawks’ Andreas Athanasiou, left, and Philadelphia Flyers’ Rasmus Ristolainen battle for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Blackhawks 4, Flyers 1 – Toews, Blackhawks end long losing drought in Philadelphia
Jonathan Toews had a goal and an assist, Petr Mrazek made 37 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks won for the first time in the regular season in Philadelphia in more than 26 years with a 4-1 victory over the Flyers. Before Thursday, Chicago hadn’t won a regular-season game in Philadelphia since Nov. 9, 1996. The drought comes with a huge asterisk, though, as the Blackhawks clinched the Stanley Cup championship in 2010 in Game 6 in Philadelphia. Reese Johnson and Tyler Johnson also scored, and Philipp Kurashev had an empty-netter for Chicago.
Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) scores on Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)Red Wings 3, Golden Knights 2 – Red Wings snap 3-game skid with 3-2 win over Golden Knights
Ville Husso made 33 saves and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the scuffling Vegas Golden Knights. Lucas Raymond, Dominik Kubalik and Joe Veleno scored for the Red Wings, who had lost six of eight. That included blowing a two-goal lead in the third period of a 4-3 shootout loss Tuesday at Arizona. Vegas has dropped a season-high three in a row and four of five while struggling to hold onto first place in the Pacific Division.
Saturday
Philadelphia at Detroit, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago at St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday
Los Angeles at Chicago, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Yesterday
Chicago Bulls 126, Detroit Pistons 108
Chicago Bulls Derrick Jones Jr dunks during the NBA basketball game between Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons at the Accor Arena in Paris, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)Bulls 126, Pistons 108 – LaVine scores 30, Bulls defeat Pistons 126-108 in Paris
With Victor Wembanyama sitting courtside and watching some of the players he’ll go up against next season, Zach LaVine scored 30 points and the Chicago Bulls never trailed in a 126-108 win over the Detroit Pistons at the NBA Paris Game. DeMar DeRozan added 26 points for the Bulls, and Nikola Vucevic finished with 16 points, 15 rebounds and six assists. Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pistons with 25 points. Killian Hayes, the only French player on either roster, scored only four points for Detroit, but had a game-high eight assists. Hamidou Diallo had 17 points on 7-for-8 shooting for Detroit.
Tonight
Indiana Pacers at Denver Nuggets, 9:00 p.m.
Saturday
Indiana Pacers at Phoenix Suns, 9:00 p.m.
NHL/NBA – Two workers injured after ammonia leak at Little Caesars Arena
The Detroit Fire Department says two workers have been hospitalized with minor chemical burns after an ammonia leak led to the evacuation of Little Caesars Arena. The leak occurred in the arena’s basement Thursday. James Harris, the chief of community relations and public information officer for the fire department, says two men believed to be in their 20s who had been near the leak suffered chemical burns. The fire department’s hazmat team remained at the scene monitoring the situation an hour after the leak was sealed. The cause of the leak hasn’t been released. No events were scheduled for Thursday night.
NFL – National Football League – Playoffs – Divisional Round
Saturday
Jacksonville at Kansas City, 4:30 p.m.
NY Giants at Philadelphia, 8:15 p.m.
Sunday
Cincinnati at Buffalo, 3:00 p.m.
Dallas at San Francisco, 6:30 p.m.
NFL – Bills’ Hamlin faces long recovery, family spokesman tells AP
A family spokesman for Damar Hamlin tells The Associated Press the Buffalo Bills safety still faces a long rehabilitation despite enjoying a remarkable recovery some three weeks after having to be resuscitated on the field during a game in Cincinnati. Jordon Rooney says Hamlin still requires oxygen and is having his heart monitored regularly to ensure there are no setbacks or after effects. Rooney provided the update to emphasize Hamlin still faces hurdles since being discharged from Buffalo General Medical Center on Jan. 11, and began making regular visits to the Bills facility this week.
AHL – American Hockey League
Saturday
Springfield Thunderbirds at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Tonight
Fort Wayne Komets at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Great Lakes Christian College at Southwestern Michigan, 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
Women’s Basketball
Glen Oaks Community College at Lake Michigan College, 1:00 p.m.
Grace Christian University JV at Southwestern Michigan, 3:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Grace Christian University JV at Southwestern Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Glen Oaks Community College at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m.
MHSAA – Elliot Uzelac retires from coaching
A former division 1 college head coach, at Navy and Western Michigan, and was an assistant coach under Bo Schembechler at Michigan, has finally called it a career. Elliot Uzelac announced his retirement from coaching after serving as head coach at Berrien Springs the past three seasons. Uzelac was 20-8 in his tenure with the Shamrocks. Uzelac came to the area in 2006 taking over a St. Joe program that had just gone 0-9 the year before. Turning around the Bears, going 6-5 in 2006, then a state semifinals appearance the next year going 12-1. Uzelac went 45-13 in five seasons at St. Joe. Uzelac then spent three seasons at Benton Harbor starting in 2015, revitalizing the Tigers program. going 20-11, including an undefeated 2016 regular season.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
BCS
Our Lady of the lake 66, Covert 44
- Our Lady of the Lake picked up their third straight win with a 66-44 win at Covert. Owen McLoughlin, who is our current WSJM Sports Player of the Week had a game high 43 points for the Lakers. McLoughlin connected on 11 three point shots, which breaks the Our Lady of the Lake school record. Matt Lage added 14 points for the Lakers. Marcus Preston had 18 points to lead Covert.
Southwest 10
Hartford 72, Bloomingdale 52
- Hartford got 27 points from Brody Johnson, including 6 triples as the Huskies improve to 5-1 on the season with a 72-52 win over Bloomingdale. Caiden Smith chipped in 16 for Hartford.
SMAC
Kalamazoo Central 63, Battle Creek Central 51
Girls Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph 38, Portage Central 28
- St. Joe outscored Portage Central 18-6 in the second quarter and never trailed for the rest of the night as the Lady Bears beat the Mustangs 38-28. Jaslynn Ward scored a game high 14 points for St. Joe. Eleah Hedstrom had 10 for the Lady Bears.
Lakeshore 42, Portage Northern 33
- Lakeshore got back in the win column with a 42-33 win at Portage Northern. Megan Wurster led the Lancer effort with 11 points as Lakeshore improves to 8-3 on the season.
Mattawan 48, Gull Lake 24
Battle Creek Lakeview 44, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 34
Kalamazoo Central 61, Battle Creek Central 38
Lakeland
Buchanan 56, Dowagiac 25
SAC
Bridgman 37, South Haven 7
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Portage Central at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Portage Northern at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Loy Norrix at BC Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Plainwell at Niles, 7:15 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Vicksburg, 7:15 p.m.
Paw Paw at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Three Rivers at Sturgis, 7:15 p.m.
BCS
Eau Claire at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
New Buffalo at River Valley, 7:30 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at Countryside, 6:30 p.m.
Lakeland
Benton Harbor at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Lawrence at Decatur, 7:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
SAC
South Haven at Bridgman, 7:15 p.m.
Coloma at Watervliet, 7:15 p.m.
Fennville at Allegan, 7:30 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Gobles, 7:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Kalamazoo Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Constantine at Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Martin, 7:30 p.m.
Lawton at Parchment, 7:30 p.m.
Holland Black River at Saugatuck, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Wolverine
Plainwell at Niles, 6:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Vicksburg, 6:00p.m.
Paw Paw at Otsego, 6:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
BCS
New Buffalo at River Valley, 6:00 p.m.
Howardsville Chr. at Watervliet Grace Chr., 6:00 p.m.
Lakeland
Benton Harbor at Berrien Springs, 5:45 p.m.
Southwest 10
Comstock at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Hartford at Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m.
White Pigeon at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Lawrence at Decatur, 6:00 p.m.
Marcellus at Mendon, 6:00 p.m.
SAC
Fennville at Allegan, 6:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Gobles, 6:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Kalamazoo Christian, 6:00 p.m.
Constantine at Kalamazoo Hackett, 6:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Martin, 6:00 p.m.
Lawton at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Saugatuck, 6:00 p.m.
Non-Conference
Centreville at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
Boys Basketball
Benton Harbor vs. Flint Beecher, 2:00 p.m. at East Kentwood
Girls Basketball
Michigan Lutheran at Brandywine, 5:30 p.m.
As you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. Joel Cordes brings you all of the action from Farnum Gymnasium as Watervliet headed to Benton Harbor to face the Tigers in the makeup of the contest previously cancelled during the blizzard
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Benton Harbor 71, Watervliet 68
- Grant Gondrezick II had 21 points in the first half but did not play in the second half of Benton Harbor’s 71-68 win over previously unbeaten Watervliet. Watervliet had a 35-33 lead at halftime before the Tigers rallied in the second half for the win. Antwan Callahan added 15 points for the Tigers. Tyson Williams had a game high 24 points for Watervliet, and Kaiden Bierhalter had 17. Benton Harbor improves to 7-2 on the season while Watervliet falls to 6-1.
Schoolcraft 71, Centreville 51
Fruitport Calvary Christian 76, Fennville 71
Girls Basketball
Benton Harbor 59, Watervliet 58
Wrestling
St. Joseph, Kalamazoo Central, Loy Norrix at Lakeshore
- Lakeshore 60, Kalamazoo Central 14
- Lakeshore 75, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 6
- St. Joseph 36, Kalamazoo Central 33
- St. Joseph 54, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 28
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Battle Creek Central at Kalamazoo Central, 4:15 p.m.
BCS
Our Lady of the Lake at Covert, 6:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Bangor at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 5:45 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Kalamazoo Central, 4:15 p.m.
Lakeland
Dowagiac at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
SAC
Bridgman at South Haven, 6:00 p.m.
Boys Swimming and Diving
St. Joseph at Portage Northern, 6:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Battle Creek Lakeview, 6:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Rutgers at Michigan State, 6:30 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy FM 5:30
Michigan at Maryland, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:30
NCAAMBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(10) Iowa 84, Michigan State 81 – OT
Akron 80, Central Michigan 65
Western Michigan 68, Ohio 57
Kent State 79, Eastern Michigan 66
(10) Iowa 84, Michigan State 81 – OT – Clark helps No. 10 Iowa edge Michigan State 84-81 in OT
Caitlin Clark had 26 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds to help No. 10 Iowa beat Michigan State 84-81 in overtime. Clark, who leads the Big Ten in scoring, hit a turnaround jumper wit 31 seconds left to give Iowa the lead, then sealed it with a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left. Monika Czinano added 22 points hitting all 11 of her shots _ a school record _ for Iowa (15-4, 7-1 Big Ten) before fouling out. Kamara McDaniel had a team-high 21 points for the Spartans (10-9, 2-6). Matilda Ekh added 13, while Moira Joiner and Isoline Alexander had 11 apiece. The Spartans had a final chance to win the game in overtime. With five seconds left, Clark was called for an intentional foul. McDaniel hit both free throws to get Michigan State within 82-81. McDaniel traveled on the ensuing possession with two seconds left and Molly Davis hit two free throws to seal the win.
Tonight
(7) Notre Dame at Clemson, 7:00 p.m.
(14) Michigan at Rutgers, 8:30 p.m.
NHL – NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Chicago Blackhawks at Philadelphia Flyers, 7:00 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings at Vegas Golden Knights, 10:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Oklahoma City Thunder 126, Indiana Pacers 106
Thunder 126, Pacers 106 – Thunder beat Pacers 126-106 for 4th straight victory
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Joe each scored 23 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Indiana Pacers 126-106 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. Joe, a reserve, tied a career high with seven made 3-pointers in just 22 minutes. Lu Dort had 22 points and a career-high 11 rebounds and Kenrich Williams added 12 points and a career-best 10 assists for the Thunder. Andrew Nembhard scored 18 points for the Pacers, who lost their fifth straight.
Today
Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls, 3:00 p.m. at Accor Arena, Paris, France
NBA – In Paris, Bulls and Pistons enjoy sights, culture and opera
The Detroit Pistons are playing a game in Paris on Thursday night. But two nights before the game, the Pistons were the spectators and the City of Lights played for them. The Pistons had a team party at the Paris Opera House to highlight their trip to France’s capital for a game against the Chicago Bulls. It’s been a midseason immersion into French cuisine, wine and culture for both teams. Everybody saw the Eiffel Tower, everybody saw the Champs-Élysées, but both teams decided they couldn’t come to Paris and not make every effort to enjoy the opportunity.
NBA – Chris Ford, champ as player, coach with Celtics, dies at 74
Chris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league’s first 3-point basket, has died at the age of 74. His family announced his death in a statement issued by the Celtics. No official cause was given, but the statement said Ford died Tuesday. The Press of Atlantic City reported he died in Philadelphia after suffering a heart attack earlier this month. Ford was voted the team’s MVP in his first season with Boston. He retired following the 1981-82 season and was an assistant coach for the Celtics for seven seasons from 1983 to 1990, helping coach former teammates Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish to two titles in 1984 and 1986.
NFL – Bears Getsy, Raiders Graham to coach Senior Bowl teams
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will serve as Senior Bowl head coaches. The Senior Bowl says Getsy will coach the American team and Graham the National team in the Feb. 4 showcase game for senior and graduate NFL prospects. The Bears have the top overall pick in April’s draft, and the Raiders own the No. 7 selection. It’s the first time the Senior Bowl won’t have two full team staffs coaching the game. NFL Football Operations has implemented a “coach up” format to promote professional development for coordinators and other assistants.
NFL – Bills, Bengals focus on playing with Hamlin home, recovering
The Bills and Bengals can refocus on their next matchup now that Buffalo’s safety Damar Hamlin has shown remarkable signs in his recovery some three weeks after collapsing on the field in Cincinnati. Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated in the first quarter of Buffalo’s since-canceled game against Cincinnati on Jan. 2. The teams meet in Buffalo on Sunday in the AFC divisional round of the playoffs. Bills coach Sean McDermott says his team has been uplifted by the sight of Hamlin starting to make regular visits to the team’s facility this week.
WNBA – WNBA to play preseason game in Canada
The WNBA will head north for a preseason game in Canada. The Chicago Sky will face the Minnesota Lynx on May 13 in Toronto. It will be the first WNBA game to be played in the country and the third WNBA preseason game to be played outside of the United States. In 2004, the Detroit Shock and San Antonio Silver Stars met in Monterrey, Mexico, and in 2011 the Atlanta Dream played the Standard Life Great Britain Women’s basketball team in Manchester, England.
FIFA – Witness: Bribes helped Fox execs get soccer TV rights
The U.S. government’s star witness in a big-money bribery case engulfing the world of soccer has begun testifying at the trial of two former Fox executives accused of paying bribes to rig the bidding process for broadcasting rights to two of the sport’s biggest competitions. The trial in New York is the latest development in a tangled corruption scandal that dates back nearly a decade. The witness, Alejandro Burzaco, alleges that he and former Fox executives Hernan Lopez and Carlos Martinez conspired to bribe South American soccer officials for broadcasting rights to the Copa Libertadores and get inside information that helped them bid for the World Cup. Lawyers for Lopez and Martinez have asserted they are being framed.
Tennis – American Jenson Brooksby beats No. 2 Ruud at Australian Open
Jenson Brooksby has eliminated No. 2 seed Casper Ruud in four sets in the second round of the Australian Open. This upset comes a day after Mackenzie McDonald beat defending champion and No. 1 seed Rafael Nadal. So a pair of 20-something Californians have knocked out the top two players in the men’s bracket at Melbourne Park. The 22-year-old Brooksby Brooksby is ranked 39th and is making his debut at the Australian Open. Ruud was the runner-up at the French Open to Nadal last June and at the U.S. Open to Carlos Alcaraz last September. American men Michael Mmoh, Ben Shelton, J.J. Wolf and Tommy Paul also advanced. But the highest seeded man from the U.S., No. 8 Taylor Fritz, lost.
Tennis – Nadal MRI shows hurt left hip flexor; recovery of 6-8 weeks
Rafael Nadal’s manager says the 22-time Grand Slam champion injured his left hip flexor during his loss at the Australian Open and could need about six to eight weeks to fully recover. Nadal had an MRI exam at a hospital in Melbourne under his doctor’s supervision on Thursday. That was a day after Nadal got hurt during a straight-set exit against Mackenzie McDonald in the second round at Melbourne Park. Nadal was the defending champion and seeded No. 1 in Australia. The 36-year-old now will head home to Spain to rest.
AHL – American Hockey League
Last Night
Grand Rapids Griffins 5, Rockford Ice Hogs 2
Chicago Wolves 6, Manitoba Moose 2
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Last Night
Women’s Basketball
Southwestern Michigan 56, Kellogg Community College 52
- SMC had three starters score in double figures as the Roadrunners beat Kellogg CC 56-52. Macey Laubach had a team high 14 points while Ariana Lemons and Cameron Thomas each had 12. SMC was outscored 21-11 in the final quarter and held on for the conference win.
Men’s Basketball
Southwestern Michigan 62, Kellogg Community College 59
- The SMC men pulled off the sweep on the night, and like the women had to hold on late for a 62-59 win over Kellogg CC. Sean Burress had 17 to lead the Roadrunners. Mari Nichols scored 13 and Mikel Forest added 11.
NHL – NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Arizona Coyotes 4, Detroit Red Wings 3 – Shootout
Chicago Blackhawks 4, Buffalo Sabres 3 – OT
Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram, middle, makes a save on shot by Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp (18) as Coyotes defensemen Shayne Gostisbehere (14) and Jakob Chychrun (6) help out during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Tempe, Ariz., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)Coyotes 4, Red Wings 3 – SO – Coyotes beat Red Wings 4-3 in shootout to end 9-game skid
Nick Schmaltz and Nick Bjugstad scored on Arizona’s first two shootout attempts and the Coyotes beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night to end a nine-game losing streak. Bjugstad, Travis Boyd and Dylan Guenther scored in regulation for the Coyotes. Lawson Crouse had three assists, and Connor Ingram made 37 saves. Ingram has started two straight games for the first time this season. He stopped 25 shots in a 2-1 loss Saturday in Minnesota. Dylan Larkin scored his team-leading 15th goal for Detroit. Pius Suter and David Perron also scored for the Red Wings in the second game of a back-to-back. They have lost six of eight.
Chicago Blackhawks’ Seth Jones scores the game winning goal past Buffalo Sabres goaltender Craig Anderson as Casey Mittelstadt also defends during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Blackhawks 4, Sabres 3 – OT – Seth Jones rallies Blackhawks past Sabres 4-3 in overtime
Seth Jones scored two goals, including the game-winner 2:24 into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Philipp Kurashev had a goal and two assists for Chicago, which was coming off an ugly 8-5 loss to Seattle. Connor Murphy also scored, and Petr Mrazek made 30 saves. Buffalo lost for the fifth time in six games. Tage Thompson, Victor Olofsson and Peyton Krebs scored for the Sabres, and Craig Anderson stopped 22 shots.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Florida State 84, Notre Dame 71
Ball State 71, Western Michigan 70
Akron 69, Central Michigan 51
Kent State 77, Eastern Michigan 63
Florida State’s Baba Miller (11) shoots as Notre Dame’s Nate Laszewski (14) and Marcus Hammond, right, defend him during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)Florida State 84, Notre Dame 71 – Cleveland’s 8th double-double in row sends Seminoles to win
Matthew Cleveland had 14 points and a career-high 16 rebounds for his eighth straight double-double and Florida State led all the way in an 84-71 victory over Notre Dame. Darin Green Jr. led Florida State with 20 points, 15 in the first half. Jalen Warley added 17 points, Caleb Mills 11 and Cameron Corhen 10. Marcus Hammond had five 3-pointers and a season-high 19 points to lead Notre Dame, which has lost six of its last seven. Trey Wertz added 15 points, JJ Starling 12 and Dane Goodwin 11. Notre Dame got within six late but the Seminoles made 13 of 16 free throws in the final 2 1/2 minutes.
Ball State 71, WMU 70 – Coleman’s 22 help Ball State down Western Michigan 71-70
Mickey Pearson’s three-point play with 35 seconds left proved to be the game winner and Ball State beat Western Michigan 71-70. Lamar Norman Jr. missed a layup for the Broncos with 17 seconds left. Western Michigan secured the offensive rebound, called timeout but JaVaughn Hannah missed a shot at the buzzer to end it. Jarron Coleman scored 22 points, collected eight rebounds, distributed seven assists, and had four steals for the Cardinals. Norman led the Broncos with 31 points
Akron 69, CMU 51 – Castaneda’s 13 lead Akron past Central Michigan 69-51
Xavier Castaneda scored 13 points as Akron beat Central Michigan 69-51 on Tuesday night.
Jesse Zarzuela led the way for the Chippewas (7-11, 2-3) with 20 points. Central Michigan also got eight points and three blocks from Carrington McCaskill. Miroslave Stafl also put up eight points.
Kent State 77, EMU 63 – Carry has 14 as Kent State beats Eastern Michigan 77-63
Sincere Carry scored 14 points as Kent State beat Eastern Michigan 77-63 on Tuesday night.
Carry had five assists for the Golden Flashes (15-3, 5-0 Mid-American Conference). Emoni Bates led the way for the Eagles (4-14, 1-4) with 24 points and six rebounds.
NCAAMBKB – COVID-19 outbreak at Northwestern postpones game at Iowa
The men’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern scheduled for Wednesday in Iowa City will not be played due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols within the Northwestern program. The two schools will work with the Big Ten to reschedule the game. All distributed tickets for the Northwestern-Iowa contest will be valid for the new date and time, if the game is able to be rescheduled. Iowa next plays at Ohio State on Saturday. Northwestern is scheduled to play Wisconsin at home Saturday.
NCAAMBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Tonight
(10) Iowa at Michigan State, 7:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Akron, 7:00 p.m.
Western Michigan at Ohio, 7:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Kent State, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8:00 p.m.
NCAAFB – Michigan co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss placed on leave
The University of Michigan has placed offensive co-coordinator and quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss on leave, athletic department spokesman Kurt Svoboda confirmed on Tuesday night. ESPN reported the school’s police department is investigating a report of computer access crimes from last month at Schembechler Hall, where coach Jim Harbaugh and his staff have offices and the Wolverines practice. Weiss said in a statement to ESPN that he is fully cooperating with investigators and looks forward to the matter being resolved. The Associated Press left messages seeking comment from Weiss and the university police department.
NCAA – US appeals court to weigh NCAA case over pay for athletes
The NCAA hopes a federal appeals court will soon block a lawsuit that seeks to treat athletes as employees who are paid for their time. It is the latest test of amateurism in college sports. The Division I athletes who filed the suit being argued next month want hourly wages similar to those earned in work-study programs. They say the nation’s colleges are violating fair labor practices by failing to pay them for the time they put into their sports. Baylor University President Linda Livingston, chairperson of the NCAA’s Board of Governors, says the idea would have a “potentially catastrophic impact on college sports.”
Chicago Bears new President & CEO Kevin Warren points as he speaks during an NFL football news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)NFL – Warren ready to embrace new challenge as Bears president
Kevin Warren is ready to tackle a new challenge as president and CEO of the Chicago Bears, and he has a big one going from Big Ten commissioner to leading a founding NFL franchise. A new suburban stadium could be on the horizon. The team owns the No. 1 pick in the draft coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history. And he’s looking forward to working with general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus. He says he’s a “big believer in challenges” and wouldn’t have been as attracted to the job “if it were easy.”
NFL – Browns hire Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator
A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Browns have hired former Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz as their defensive coordinator. Schwartz spent the past two seasons as a defensive adviser for Tennessee. Cleveland’s search for a coordinator began last week when coach Kevin Stefanski fired Joe Woods after three seasons. The 56-year-old Schwartz began his NFL career as a scout with Cleveland in the 1990s. He will take over the Browns’ defense once he signs his contract, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because that hasn’t happened yet. Schwartz previously worked as a coordinator with the Titans, Bills and Eagles. He won a Super Bowl running Philadelphia’s defense in 2017.
Tennis – Australian Open – Hampered by bad hip, Nadal out in 2nd Rd of Australian Open
Rafael Nadal says his hip was injured during a second-round loss at the Australian Open to Mackenzie McDonald. The 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 defeat abruptly ended Nadal’s title defense and bid for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam trophy. Nadal pulled up awkwardly at the end of a point late in the second set against the 65th-ranked McDonald. The No. 1-seeded Nadal was visited by a trainer on the sideline and then left the court for a medical timeout. His wife wiped away tears up in the stands. Nadal returned to play but was physically compromised and not his usual chase-every-ball self.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Southwestern Michigan at Kellogg Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Southwestern Michigan at Kellogg Community College, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Thursday
Boys Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph 46, Battle Creek Lakeview 42
-After trailing by 5 at halftime. St. Joe rallied for a 46-42 road victory at Battle Creek Lakeview. Luke Lehner had 10 points to lead the Bears.
Kalamazoo Central 49, Lakeshore 25
Mattawan 62, Battle Creek Central 56
Portage Central 61, Loy Norrix 56 – OT
Gull Lake 67, Portage Northern 51
Wolverine
Edwardsburg 52, Paw Paw 32
Niles 60, Vicksburg 34
Otsego 80, Sturgis 40
Plainwell 57, Three Rivers 50
BCS
Our Lady of the Lake 53, New Buffalo 37
-Owen McLoughlin had a game high 30 points, going 10 of 11 from the free throw line as Our Lady of the Lake beat New Buffalo 53-37.
River Valley 49, Michigan Lutheran 41
-River Valley got a game high 31 points from Jayden McNabb as the Mustangs defeated Michigan Lutheran 49-41. Ty Johnson had 11 in the loss for the Titans.
Countryside 80, Eau Claire 76
Howardsville Christian 67, Covert 16
SAC
South Haven 72, Holland Black River 17
Galesburg-Augusta 70, Allegan 59 – OT
Coloma 44, Gobles 34
Fennville 59, Martin 36
Southwest 10
Centreville 67, Bangor 28
Cassopolis 71, Comstock 53
White Pigeon 49, Decatur 47
Hartford 51, Mendon 45
-Hartford improves to 4-1 on the season with a 51-45 win over Mendon. Brody Johnson led Hartford with 22 points 21 coming from beyond the arc. Zach Truelove added 10 and Caiden Smith added 10.
Lawrence 73, Marcellus 33
-Christian Smith scored 21 points to lead Lawrence over Marcellus 73-33. Zander Payment added 12 and John Schuman had 10
Non-Conference
Parchment 45, Berrien Springs 43
Lawton 47, Dowagiac 39
Saugatuck 67, Bloomingdale 18
Delton-Kellogg 58, Climax-Scotts 60
Kalamazoo Christian 50, Muskegon West Mi Chr. 45
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Battle Creek Lakeview 42, St. Joseph 29
-St. Joe took a 17-8 lead after the first quarter but Lakeview outscored the Bears 34-12 the rest of the way for a 42-29 win at the Bear Den. Jaslynn Ward scored 10 points for St. Joe.
Kalamazoo Central 69, Lakeshore 55
-Jada Collins had a game high 24 ponts for the Maroon Giants ina 69-55 win at Lakeshore, Tayla Dillard added 19 for KC. Paige Lies had 17 to lead lakeshore, While Megan Wurster had 16 and Emily Lockman had 10.
Mattawan 54, Battle Creek Central 35
Portage Central 61, Loy Norrix 35
Gull Lake 27, Portage Northern 19
Wolverine
Edwardsburg 44, Paw Paw 41
Vicksburg 80, Niles 16
Otsego 59, Sturgis 23
Plainwell 64, Three Rivers 42
BCS
Michigan Lutheran 39, River Valley 27
Our Lady of the Lake 32, New Buffalo 17
-Abby Schruben scored 13 points in Our Lady of the Lake’s 32-17 win over New Buffalo
Southwest 10
Decatur 33, Bangor 21
Hartford 47, Comstock 28
Cassopolis 34, Mendon 27
Bloomingdale 51, Marcellus 32
Centreville 48, White Pigeon 42
SAC
Watervliet 49, Martin 27
Gobles 41, Allegan 40 – OT
Holland Black River 58, Fennville 38
Southwest 10
Comstock Cass
Bangor Centreville
Marcellus 35, Lawrence 22
Mendon 33, Hartford 23
White Pigeon 44, Decatur 24
Non-Conference
Bridgman 57, Watervliet Grace Christian 17
Berrien Springs 50, Parchment 25
-Grace Constable and Aubreona Smith each had 13 points for Berrien Springs in a 50-25 win over Parchment, Jasyl Williams added 10 for the Shamrocks.
Dowagiac 32, Lawton 19
Climax-Scotts 40, Delton-Kellogg 26
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Watervliet at Benton Harbor, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Centreville at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
Fruitport Calvary Christian at Fennville, 6:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Watervliet at Benton Harbor, 5:30 p.m.
Brandywine at Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m.
Wrestling
St. Joseph, Kalamazoo Central, Loy Norrix at Lakeshore, 5:00 p.m.
Our WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Grant Gondrezick II from Benton Harbor Boys Basketball. He’s currently a senior at Benton Harbor High School and has a 3.4 Grade Point Average.
We talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Girls Basketball this week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar…
Iowa forward Payton Sandfort (20) is fouled by Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin (2) while shooting a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 93-84 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Iowa 93, Michigan 84 – OT
Iowa 93, Michigan 84 – OT – Sandfort rallies Iowa past Michigan in overtime, 93-84
Payton Sandfort scored Iowa’s final seven points in regulation to tie it, then got off to a fast start with five of his team’s first six points in overtime as the Hawkeyes knocked off Michigan 93-84. Iowa trailed 77-70 with 2:18 left in regulation. Sandfort hit from 3 to get within 77-75 and he added a catch-and-shoot 3 from the top of the key over the outstretched arms of Kobe Bufkin, drawing the foul and adding a free throw for a four-point play to tie the game at 79-79 with 20 seconds left.
Saturday
Bowling Green at Western Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Buffalo at Central Michigan, 4:30 p.m.
Notre Dame at Syracuse, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday
Northwestern at Michigan, 12:00 p.m.
WSJM will join the game at Noon right before tip-off
NCAAMBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(7) Notre Dame 86, Wake Forest 47
(7) Notre Dame 86, Wake Forest 47 – Westbeld scores 25, No. 7 Irish women race past Wake Forest
Maddy Westbeld matched her career-high with 25 points and No. 7 Notre Dame bounced back from its worst offensive game of the season with an 86-47 win over Wake Forest. Westbeld dominated the first half with 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting with a couple of 3-pointers and also had six rebounds and four assists. She had 10 points, including a last-second 3-pointer, to help the Irish take a 21-8 lead after one quarter. She added nine in the second as the lead increased to 44-25. Elise Williams scored 13 points for Wake Forest
Saturday
Western Michigan at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Michigan State at (17) Michigan, 2:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Buffalo, 2:00 p.m.
Sunday
(7) Notre Dame at Syracuse, 2:00 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings center Robby Fabbri, third from right, celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)NHL – NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 1
Chicago Blackhawks 3, Colorado Avalanche 2
Red Wings 4, Maple Leafs 1 – Red Wings beat Maple Leafs for 1st time in nearly 4 years
Lucas Raymond had a goal and two assists as the Detroit Red Wings beat Toronto 4-1 for their first victory over the Maple Leafs in nearly four years. Robby Fabbri, Ben Chiarot and Moritz Seider also scored for Detroit. Rasmus Sandin scored for the Maple Leafs, who had won three in a row. Detroit’s previous win against the Maple Leafs was a 3-2 overtime victory on Feb. 1, 2019. Toronto had had won nine in a row in regulation over the Red Wings, outscoring them 48-21.
Chicago Blackhawks’ Sam Lafferty (24) watches his shot score past Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Blackhawks 3, Avalanche 2 – Raddysh scores in third as Blackhawks beat Avalanche 3-2
Taylor Raddysh snapped a tie in the third period, and the lowly Chicago Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 for their third straight victory. Sam Lafferty and Andreas Athanasiou also scored for Chicago, and Petr Mrazek made 31 saves. The Blackhawks had a 2-20-1 stretch before their win streak. Cale Makar and Evan Rodrigues scored for Colorado, and Nathan MacKinnon had two assists. Pavel Francouz had 27 stops for the defending Stanley Cup champions. The slumping Avalanche dropped to 1-6-1 in their last eight games.
Saturday
Columbus Blue Jackets at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
Seattle Kraken at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Atlanta Hawks at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – Wild Card Weekend
Saturday
Seattle at San Francisco, 4:30 p.m.
LA Chargers at Jacksonville, 8:15 p.m.
Sunday
Miami at Buffalo, 1:00 p.m.
NY Giants at Minnesota, 4:30 p.m.
Baltimore at Cincinnati, 8:15 p.m.
Monday
Dallas at Tampa Bay, 8:15 p.m.
FILE – Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren speaks during Big Ten NCAA college basketball Media Days on Oct. 12, 2022, in Minneapolis. Warren has spoken to the Chicago Bears about the vacancy at the top of the organization and is a candidate to become the team’s next president and CEO, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)NFL – Bears hire Big Ten Commissioner Warren as team president
The Chicago Bears have hired Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren as their president and CEO, bringing him back to the NFL to help lead a founding franchise after three years running one of college athletics’ marquee conferences. Warren replaces the retiring Ted Phillips and becomes the Bears’ fifth president. His biggest task is helping the Bears finalize the purchase of a 326-acre tract of land in suburban Arlington Heights that could become the site of a new stadium. Warren became the first Black commissioner of a Power Five conference when the Big Ten hired him in June 2019 out of the Minnesota Vikings’ front office to replace the retiring Jim Delany. Now, the conference is searching for a new leader again.
NFL – Texans interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson
The Houston Texans interviewed Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Thursday, making him the first announced candidate for their head coaching vacancy. Texans general manager Nick Caserio is searching for his third coach in as many years. Lovie Smith was 3-13-1 in one season and was fired on Monday, a year after Houston fired David Culley following one season and a 4-13 record. The Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts are also interested in interviewing the 36-year-old Johnson about potentially leading their teams.
NCAAFB – Michigan lineman Mazi Smith gets probation in gun case
Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith has been sentenced to 12 months probation for a misdemeanor charge of possessing a gun in his pickup truck without a concealed-weapon permit. Washtenaw County Judge Karen Valvo also sentenced Smith on Thursday to 40 hours of community service and ordered him to retake concealed pistol license training. He also must pay nearly $1,000 in fines and probation fees. Smith’s record will be scrubbed clean if stays out of trouble during probation. Smith, a first team all-Big Ten selection who has declared for the NFL Draft, was stopped Oct. 7 by Ann Arbor police.
NCAA – NCAA board approves recommendations for Division I reform
At the NCAA convention, outgoing President Mark Emmert said goodbye, incoming President Charlie Baker introduced himself and the state of college sports was declared unstable. Baylor President Linda Livingstone says college sports is “both thriving and threatened.” Livingstone is chairwoman of the NCAA’s Board of Governors. Earlier in the day the Division I Board Division I Board of Directors approved a host of recommendations intended to reform the top-tier of college sports, from membership standards to the size of championship brackets. But Livingstone re-iterated federal intervention is needed to help preserve college sports.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Iowa Wild at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Tonight
Toledo Walleye at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Saturday
Women’s Basketball
Kalamazoo Valley at Lake Michigan College, 1:00 p.m.
Southwestern Michigan at Marian-Ancilla, 1:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Kalamazoo Valley at Lake Michigan College, 1:00 p.m.
Southwestern Michigan at Marian-Ancilla, 1:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph 60, Portage Northern 45
- Matt Lanier scored 21 points and Chase Sanders scored 20 as St. Joe pulled away in the final quarter for a 60-45 home win over Portage Northern. Cane Mack had 19 points to lead Northern.
Mattawan 42, Lakeshore 27
- Mattawan outscored Lakeshore 21-8 in the final quarter for a 42-27 win over Lakeshore. Noah VanLaningham and Will Kuiper lead Mattawan with 13 each. Ryan Kiesling added 10 for the Wildcats. Lakeshore falls to 2-5, the Lancers were led by Jack Carlisle with 11 points.
Kalamazoo Central 65, Portage Central 38
Battle Creek Central 63, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 226
Battle Creek Lakeview at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
Eau Claire 84, River Valley 58
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Loy Norrix 41, Battle Creek Central 36
BCS
Howardsville Chr. 56, Our Lady of the Lake 54 – 2 OT
Southwest 10
Decatur 33, Bangor 21
Hartford 47, Comstock 28
Cassopolis 34, Mendon 27
Bloomingdale 51, Marcellus 32
Centreville 48, White Pigeon 42
SAC
Watervliet 38, Bridgman 32
Non-Conference
Michigan Lutheran 39, Andrews Academy 35
Buchanan 33, Schoolcraft 15
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Wolverine
Edwardsburg at Niles, 7:15 p.m.
Otsego at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m.
Vicksburg at Sturgis, 7:15 p.m.
Paw Paw at Three Rivers, 7:15 p.m.
Lakeland
Brandywine at Benton Harbor, 7:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Dowagiac, 7:15 p.m.
BCS
Our Lady of the Lake at Howardsville Chr., 7:00 p.m.
Countryside Academy at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
New Buffalo at Covert, 6:00 p.m.
SAC
Watervliet at Bridgman, 7:15 p.m.
Allegan at Coloma, 7:30 p.m.
South Haven at Fennville, 7:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Constantine, 7:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Delton-Kellogg, 7:30 p.m.
Martin at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:30 p.m.
Gobles at Holland Black River, 7:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Lawton, 7:30 p.m.
Parchment at Schoolcraft, 7:30 p.m.
Southwest 10
Bloomingdale at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
Mendon at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Bangor at Decatur, 7:30 p.m.
Comstock at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Mattawan at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Kalamazoo Central, 7:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeland
Brandywine at Benton Harbor, 5:15 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Dowagiac, 5:30 p.m.
BCS
Countryside Academy at Eau Claire, 6:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Edwardsburg at Niles, 6:00 p.m.
Otsego at Plainwell, 6:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Three Rivers, 6:00 p.m.
SAC
Allegan at Coloma, 6:00 p.m.
South Haven at Fennville, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Constantine, 6:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Delton-Kellogg, 6:00 p.m.
Martin at Galesburg-Augusta, 6:00 p.m.
Gobles at Holland Black River, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Lawton, 6:00 p.m.
Parchment at Schoolcraft, 6:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Bloomingdale at Lawrence, 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
Boys Basketball
Lakeshore vs. Detroit Lincoln King, 10:15 a.m. at GR Ottawa Hills
Benton Harbor vs. North Farmington, 5:15 p.m. at GR Ottawa Hills
Howardsville Christian at Michigan Lutheran, 6:30 p.m.
Buchanan at Union City, 2:00 p.m.
Fennville at Hamilton, 2:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Michigan Lutheran vs. Frankfort, 7:00 p.m. at Ferris State
Bangor at Hartford, 1:30 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Detroit Pistons 135, Minnesota Timberwolves 118
Washington Wizards 100, Chicago Bulls 97
New York Knicks 119, Indiana Pacers 113
Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) drives on Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Pistons 135, T-Wolves 118 – Bey, Bogdanovic lead shorthanded Pistons past Timberwolves
Saddiq Bey scored 31 points and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 135-118. Bojan Bogdanovic added 27 points for the shorthanded Pistons, who were down 10-0 in the first three minutes. Four other players had at least 13 points. Anthony Edwards scored 20 for Minnesota, which had won four straight since a 116-104 loss to Detroit on New Year’s Eve. D’Angelo Russell added 19 and Rudy Gobert had 16 points and 14 rebounds. The Pistons were without three rotation post players: Marvin Bagley III (hand), Jalen Duran (ankle) and Isaiah Stewart (shoulder). That left Nerlens Noel, who had played in only nine of Detroit’s first 45 games, as the starting center against Gobert.
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, right, reacts with guard Monte Morris, center, and guard Delon Wright (55) after he made a 3-pointer during the closing seconds of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Washington. The Wizards won 100-97. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Wizards 100, Bulls 97 – Kuzma hits late 3-pointer to lift Wizards past Bulls, 100-97
Kyle Kuzma broke a tie with a 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds left and the Washington Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 100-97 on Wednesday night. Following a timeout, Kuzma drove to his right and hit a leaning shot as he floated toward the Wizards’ bench. Zach LaVine missed a 16-footer for Chicago with 2.3 seconds left, with Deni Avdija grabbing the last of his career-high 20 rebounds for Washington. Earlier, LaVine beat the shot clock to tie it at 97. Kuzma finished with 21 points. Backup forward Anthony Gill scored a career-high 18 points, and Monte Morris added 17 for Washington.8 points for Chicago. Bulls scoring leader DeMar DeRozan missed his first game of the season because of quadriceps strain.
Knicks 119, Pacers 113 – Brunson, Barrett help Knicks hold off Pacers, 119-113
Jaylen Brunson scored 34 points to help the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 119-113 on Wednesday night. RJ Barrett added 27 points in his return from a finger injury that sidelined him six games, and Julius Randle had 14 points and 16 rebounds. Buddy Hield led Indiana with 31 points. After New York led by 25 points in the third quarter, Hield cut it to 105-103 with a 3-pointer with 3:10 left. Brunson countered for the Knicks, scoring the next seven points of the game. Hield’s four-point play with 1:22 remaining pulled the Pacers to 112-109. He had a chance to tie it on Indiana’s next possession, but his 3-pointer was off the mark.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Michigan at Iowa, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:30
NCAAMBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Wisconsin 84, Michigan State 80 – OT
Western Michigan 79, Northern Illinois 70
Akron 60, Eastern Michigan 43
Bowling Green 101, Central Michigan 68
Tonight
Wake Forest at (7) Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
NHL – NHL remains abuzz about likely No. 1 pick Connor Bedard
Connor Bedard was the star as Canada won the world junior hockey championship, providing a string of jaw-dropping and record-setting performances in the run to gold. There had been talk before the event that fellow forward Adam Fantillimight be closing the gap on the 17-year-old standout many expect to be the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft this summer. Bedard instead showed just how wide the gulf is between himself and his contemporaries. Entering Wednesday’s games, the worst team in the league was Chicago, followed closely by Columbus and Anaheim.
NFL – Going home: Bills’ Hamlin released from Buffalo hospital
Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been released from a hospital in Buffalo nine days after he went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated during a game at Cincinnati. Hamlin went home home after spending two days undergoing tests at Buffalo General Medical Center. He was transferred to Buffalo after spending last week at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where the 24-year-old experienced what doctors called “a remarkable recovery.” Neither doctors nor the Bills disclosed the results of the tests Hamlin had. Doctors said he will continue his rehabilitation with the Bills.
FILE -The Detroit Tigers play the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. The outfield dimensions at Comerica Park are changing, with the center field wall being moved in 10 feet to 412 feet from home plate. The Tigers announced the changes on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)MLB – Tigers change Comerica Park’s dimensions, encourage offense
The home of the Detroit Tigers is set to become a little more hitter friendly. The outfield dimensions at Comerica Park are changing, with the center field wall being moved in 10 feet to 412 feet from home plate. The Tigers announced the changes on Wednesday. In addition, the outfield wall has been lowered in center field from 8 1/2 feet to 7 feet, in right-center field from 13 feet to 7 feet and in right field from 8 1/2 feet to 7 feet. The Tigers say the goal is to “reward hitter outcomes on balls hit to the deepest parts of the park” and also “maintain the high number of extra-base hits on balls in play to the gaps, resulting in action on the basepaths.” The Tigers also said they hope the lowered outfield wall will encourage “more electric defensive plays such as home run robberies.” The Tigers hit just 110 homers last season, which ranked last in the big leagues. Though the actual distance hasn’t changed, the left field corner will be labeled 342 feet instead of 345 after laser measurements were taken. Comerica Park will still have the second deepest center field wall in baseball behind Colorado’s Coors Field at 415. The league average is 402.
MLB – Smyly could earn up to $41.5M over 3 years in Cubs contract
Left-hander Drew Smyly could earn up to $41.5 million over three years from his contract with the Chicago Cubs if he pitches 150 innings annually, and catcher Tucker Barnhart could raise earnings to $9.5 million under his two-year contract if he becomes a regular starter. Smyly is guaranteed $19 million as part of a two-year contract announced Dec. 24 that calls for salaries of $8 million this year and $8.5 million in 2023. The deal includes a $10 million mutual option for 2025 with a $2.5 million buyout.
Tennis – Naomi Osaka says she’s pregnant, plans tennis return in 2024
Naomi Osaka is pregnant and plans to return to competition in 2024. The former world No. 1 posted what she called a “little life update” Wednesday on social media, including a picture of an ultrasound. The 25-year-old Osaka has been dating Cordae, a rapper, for years. She wrote that she has so much to look forward to in the future. Osaka added that “one thing I’m looking forward to is for my kid to watch one of my matches and tell someone, ‘that’s my mom.’” She hasn’t played a competitive match since September and withdrew from the Australian Open, which begins Sunday.
USA Soccer – US women’s soccer tries to overcome past lack of diversity
Women’s soccer in the United States is trying to improve its diversity. The effort starts with the sport’s pay-to-play model, which can exclude talented kids from communities of color. Even U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone has lamented that soccer is seen as a “rich, white kids’ sport.” U.S. national team defender Crystal Dunn has seen the national team become steadily more representative, but she says there’s still work that needs to be done. That starts with making sure young women of color feel welcome all the way down to the youth level.
AHL – American Hockey League
Last Night
Iowa Wild 5, Grand Rapids Griffins 2
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Last Night
Kalamazoo Wings 5, Fort Wayne Komets 4
NBAGL – NBA G-League
Last Night
Windy City Bulls 121, Long Island Nets 118
Tonight
Raptors 905 (Mississauga, Ontario) at Motor City Cruise, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Kalamazoo Phoenix 87, Covert 29
Girls Basketball
Benton Harbor 38, Kalamazoo Hackett 37 – OT
DeWitt 66, Gull Lake 32
Bronson 69, Sturgis 22
Wrestling
St. Joseph, Lakeshore, Gull Lake at Battle Creek Lakeview
- St. Joseph 60, Battle Creek Lakeview 24
- Gull Lake 42, St. Joseph 33
- (Lakeshore’s results not reported)
Last Night
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Portage Northern at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 5:45 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
River Valley at Eau Claire, 8:00 p.m.
Non-Conference
Schoolcraft at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Battle Creek Central at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 4:15 p.m.
BCS
Howardsville Christian at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m.
River Valley at Eau Claire, 6:30 p.m.
Southwest 10
Decatur at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Hartford at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
SAC
Watervliet at Bridgman, 6:00 p.m.
Non-Conference
Andrews Academy at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
Boys Swimming and Diving
Mattawan at St. Joseph, 6:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Bridgman, 6:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan State 69, (18) Wisconsin 65
Notre Dame 73, Georgia Tech 72 – OT
Western Michigan 85, Eastern Michigan 79
Northern Illinois 73, Central Michigan 54
Michigan State’s Malik Hall tries to get past Wisconsin’s Chucky Hepburn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)Michigan State 68, (18) Wisconsin 65 – Michigan State rallies for 69-65 win at No. 18 Wisconsin
A.J. Hoggard made a tiebreaking layup with 41 seconds left and Michigan State rallied past No. 18 Wisconsin 69-65 for its seventh consecutive victory. Wisconsin was playing a second straight game without leading scorer and three-year starter Tyler Wahl. Joey Hauser had 20 points as Michigan State won its first road game since Dec. 7. Michigan State made its last eight field-goal attempts and went 16 of 17 from the foul line to win a nip-and-tuck game that featured 14 lead changes. It was a rare narrow loss for the Badgers, who are 18-6 over the last two seasons in games decided by five points or fewer. Gard said the difference this time was simple.
Notre Dame 73, Georgia Tech 72 – OT – Notre Dame rallies to force OT, beats Georgia Tech 73-72
Dane Goodwin scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Nate Laszewski made a pair of free throws with 23 seconds left in overtime to get Notre Dame past Georgia Tech 73-72. Kyle Sturdivant scored five points in the extra period for Georgia Tech, but he missed a 3 and Javon Franklin a jumper inside in the final five seconds. Goodwin and Trey Wertz each made 3-pointers for the Fighting Irish in the extra period. J.J. Starling added 16 points for Notre Dame (9-8, 1-5 ACC). Sturdivant scored 18 points for Georgia Tech (8-8, 1-5), which is 0-9 as an ACC member in South Bend.
WMU 85, EMU 79 – Norman scores 25 as W. Michigan tops E. Michigan 85-79
Lamar Norman Jr.’s 25 points helped Western Michigan defeat Eastern Michigan 85-79 on Tuesday night. Norman shot 6 for 13 (1 for 7 from 3-point range) and 12 of 15 from the free throw line for the Broncos (5-11, 1-2 Mid-American Conference). Markeese Hastings scored 14 points while going 4 of 5 and 4 of 4 from the free throw line, and added 14 rebounds and four steals. The Eagles (4-12, 1-2) were led by Emoni Bates, who posted 23 points and six rebounds.
NIU 73, CMU 54 – Coit scores 23, Northern Illinois beats Central Michigan
David Coit scored 23 points as Northern Illinois beat Central Michigan 73-54 on Tuesday night. Coit also contributed three steals for the Huskies (5-11, 1-2 Mid-American Conference). Zarigue Nutter scored 22 points while shooting 7 of 10 from the field and 7 for 13 from the line, and added six rebounds. Kaleb Thornton shot 5 for 9 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 8 from the free throw line to finish with 16 points. The Chippewas (6-10, 1-2) were led by Brian Taylor, who recorded 15 points, 11 rebounds and two steals. Markus Harding added 11 points for Central Michigan. In addition, Carrington McCaskill had eight points and two steals.
NCAAMBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(17) Michigan 80, Purdue 59
(17) Michigan 80, Purdue 59 – No. 17 Michigan women roll past Purdue 80-59
Leigha Brown scored 21 points, Emily Kiser had 17 points and seven rebounds and No. 17 Michigan beat Purdue 80-59. Brown reached 20-plus points for the third straight game — and Michigan scored 80-plus in each of those Big Ten contests. Brown has scored at least 20 points in five of her last six games. Leading 39-35 at the break, Michigan started the second half on a 12-2 run, with 3-pointers by Brown and Jordan Hobbs, to go ahead by double figures for good. The Wolverines led 60-44 entering the fourth as Purdue only made three field goals in a nine-point third quarter. Laila Phelia also scored 17 points for Michigan, which plays Michigan State on Saturday. Kiser scored all of her points after the first quarter.
Tonight
Wisconsin at Michigan State, 7:00 p.m.
Northern Illinois at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Akron at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Bowling Green, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 7, Winnipeg Jets 5
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates his goal with Moritz Seider (53) in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Red Wings 7, Jets 5 – Defenseman Seider has 4 assists, Red Wings beat Jets 7-5
Moritz Seider had four assists, tying the Red Wings’ single-game franchise record for a defenseman, and Detroit beat the Winnipeg Jets 7-5 to snap a three-game skid. Jake Walman, Jonatan Berggren and Oskar Sundqvist scored in the first period — all assisted by Seider — to give Detroit a 3-0 lead. Dominik Kubalik, Dylan Larkin, Robby Fabbri and Lucas Raymond also scored for the Red Wings. Neal Pionk, Sam Gagner, Nate Schmidt, Nikolaj Ehlers and Mark Scheifele scored for the Jets, whose five-game winning streak ended.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Philadelphia 76ers 147, Detroit Pistons 116
Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, right, goes up for a shot past Detroit Pistons’ Nerlens Noel during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Sixers 147, Pistons 116 – Embiid scores 36 points, Harden has triple-double for 76ers
Joel Embiid rocked braids and had 36 points and 11 rebounds, James Harden added a second straight triple-double and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Detroit Pistons 147-116 on Tuesday night. Harden finished with 16 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds Embiid returned from a three-game absence with a sore left foot with a new look. But it was the same dominant performance out of last season’s NBA scoring champion. Saddiq Bey, Jaden Ivey and Rodney McGruder each scored 17 points for the Pistons.
Tonight
Minnesota Timberwolves at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Washington Wizards, 7:00 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m.
NFL – Bears GM Poles expects Fields to be starting QB next season
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles says he expects Justin Fields to be the team’s starting quarterback next season and just about slammed the door on drafting one with the No. 1 overall pick. Poles left it slightly ajar Tuesday by saying he would have to be “blown away” to take a passer. Quarterbacks such as Alabama’s Bryce Young, Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud and Kentucky’s Will Levis are among the top prospects available in the draft. Fields emerged as one of the NFL’s most exciting players in his second season. But he was drafted by former general manager Ryan Pace. The Bears finished 3-14 in one of the worst seasons in franchise history.
NFL – Ballard will be patient in finding right coach for Colts
Indianapolis Colts coach Chris Ballard says he will be patient in conducting the team’s coaching search. Ballard would not discuss specific candidates other than to say interim coach Jeff Saturday would be interviewed by the Colts. But two days after completing a 4-12-1 season and earning the No. 4 pick in April’s NFL draft, Ballard told reporters he blamed himself for the poor results and that he could wait until mid-February to make a hire.
NFL – Damar Hamlin’s toy drive: What’s the plan for the $8.6M?
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin plans to support young people through education and sports with the $8.6 million in GoFundMe donations that unexpectedly poured into his toy drive fundraiser after he suffered a cardiac arrest in the middle of a game last week. The Giving Back Fund is a nonprofit that helps athletes and celebrities manage their charitable giving. They will host the “The Chasing M’s Foundation” Charitable Fund. A GoFundMe spokesperson said they will transfer the donations that have come in since Hamlin’s injury. Hamlin’s marketing representative, Jordon Rooney, said he and his family are humbled by the “tremendous support” and will communicate with donors over time.
MLB – AP source: Correa spurns Mets, reaches $200M deal with Twins
A person familiar with the negotiations says Carlos Correa has agreed to a $200 million, six-year contract that keeps him with the Minnesota Twins after failing to complete deals with the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants. The deal for the All-Star shortstop is subject to a successful physical. Correa agreed Dec. 13 to a $350 million, 13-year contract with the Giants, who called off a news conference a week later over concerns with a right ankle injury. Correa agreed that night to a $315 million, 12-year deal with the Mets, who also had concerns about the ankle. The agreement with the Twins could be worth $270 million over 10 seasons if Correa remains healthy.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
BCS
Eau Claire 89, Our Lady of the Lake 53
- Karmelo Taylor scored a game high 31 points and Demarion Travis scored 18 in Eau Claire’s 89-53 win over Our Lady of the Lake. Landon Baskin also chipped in 12 points for the Beavers. Owen McLoughlin had 24 points in the loss for the Lakers.
Michigan Lutheran 63, Covert 41,
- Adam Conrad was one of three players for Michigan Lutheran to score in double figures, he led the Titans with a game high 17 points in a 63-41 win over Covert. Jackson Anderson had 15 and Micah Herbst had 10. Marcus Preston had 13 points to lead Covert.
Howardsville Christian 50, New Buffalo 37
Lakeland Conference
Berrien Springs 43, Buchanan 24
Brandywine 62, Dowagiac 29
SAC
South Haven 53, Lawton 30
Kalamazoo Christian 61, Bridgman 47
Kalamazoo Hackett 68, Coloma 28
Watervliet 53, Schoolcraft 47
Bangor 62, Holland Black River 60 – OT
Allegan 69, Constantine 54
Decatur 41, Gobles 21
Parchment 72, Fennville 37
Southwest 10
Comstock 47, Mendon 46
Non-Conference
Otsego 70, Lakeshore 36
- Otsego outscored Lakeshore 23-4 in the final quarter on the way to a 70-36 win over the Lancers. Blake Marks had 16 points to lead Otsego, Jack Carlisle had 14 points to lead Lakeshore. The Lancers fall to 2-4 while Otsego improves to 6-1.
Edwardsburg 56, Portage Central 51
Niles 55, Cassopolis 52
Three Rivers 62, Gull Lake 47
Mattawan 65, Plainwell 41
Paw Paw 60, Lawrence 40
- Ben McCaw had 19 points in the loss for Lawrence
Portage Northern 46, Vicksburg 37
Battle Creek Central 60, Charlotte 44
Holt 59, Battle Creek Lakeview 58
Sturgis 51, White Pigeon 47
Martin 47, Kalamazoo Heritage 37
Wyoming Potters House 59, Saugatuck 34
Girls Basketball
BCS
Our Lady of the Lake 42, Eau Claire 10
- Nora Proos had 10 points for Our Lady of the Lake in a 42-10 over Eau Claire. Ja’mya Beene had 6 points to lead Eau Claire.
Howardsville Christian 46, New Buffalo 16
Lakeland Conference
Buchanan 67, Berrien Springs 18
- Alyssa Carson had 27 points and Faith Carson had 13 points in Buchanan’s 67-18 win over Berrien Springs. Zion Ellis had 6 to lead the Shamrocks.
Brandywine 41, Dowagiac 40
SAC
Bridgman 41, Constantine 21
Kalamazoo Christian 52, Watervliet 35
Schoolcraft 53, Allegan 45 – OT
Parchment 54, Fennville 32
Gobles 39, Decatur 16
Southwest 10
Mendon 41, Comstock 22
Non-Conference
Lakeshore 70, Otsego 64
- Megan Wurster scored 20 points to lead Lakeshore in a 70-64 win at Otsego, Paige Lies had 15 and Helaina Mihalik scored 10.
Edwardsburg 36, Portage Central 22
Cassopolis 64, Niles 46
Martin 47, Hartford 30
Plainwell 50, Mattawan 41
Vicksburg 53, Portage Northern 32
Paw Paw 72, Bloomingdale 28
Sturgis 48, White Pigeon 31
Wyoming Potter’s House 48, Saugatuck 37
Boys Swimming and Diving
South Haven 116, Marshall 65
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Covert at Kalamazoo Phoenix, 6:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Benton Harbor at Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:00 p.m.
Lansing Waverly at Kalamazoo Central, 5:45 p.m.
DeWitt at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Bronson, 7:00 p.m.
Wrestling
St. Jose, Lakeshore, Gull Lake at Battle Creek Lakeview, 5:00 p.m.
Dowagiac, Berrien Springs at Brandywine, 6:00 p.m.
Constantine, Delton-Kellogg, Martin, at Lawton, 6:00 p.m.
As you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. Joel Cordes brings you all of the action from Farnum Gymnasium as St. Joe travels to face Benton Harbor in a non-conference matchup
As you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. Joel Cordes brings you all of the action from Farnum Gymnasium as St. Joe travels to face Benton Harbor in a non-conference matchup
NCAAFB – College Football – CFP National Championship
Last Night
(1) Georgia 65, (3) TCU 7
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against TCU during the first half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)Georgia 65, TCU 7 – No. 1 Georgia bullies TCU 65-7 to win 2nd consecutive title
Stetson Bennett threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores in the first half as No. 1 Georgia demolished No. 3 TCU 65-7 to become the first team to win consecutive College Football Playoff national championships. The Bulldogs became the first repeat champs since Alabama went back-to-back a decade ago and left no doubt that they have replaced the Crimson Tide as the new bullies on the block. TCU, the first Cinderella team of the CFP era, never had a chance against the Georgia juggernaut and suffered the most lopsided loss in a national title game dating to the start of the BCS in 1998.
NCAAFB – Georgia becomes 12th back-to-back champ in AP Top 25 history
Georgia is No. 1 in the final Associated Press college football poll, becoming the 12th back-to-back national champion in the history of the rankings after routing TCU. The Horned Frogs were No. 2, their best final rankings since the 2010 season. Michigan was No. 3, followed by Ohio State and Alabama. The Bulldogs won the College Football Playoff national championship game 65-7 to secure their third AP title overall. Their first came in 1980. Georgia also became the 14th school with as many as three AP national titles. Notre Dame finished at No. 18.
NCAAFB – Michigan All-America RB Blake Corum staying for senior year
Michigan All-America running back Blake Corum is staying in school for his senior season and putting his NFL dreams on hold. Corum announced his decision on social media hours before the national championship game, writing he had “unfinished business.” He had a season-ending left knee injury on Nov. 19 after running for 1,463 yards and 18 touchdowns. Corum had 952 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2021. The second-ranked Wolverines lost to third-ranked TCU in a College Football Playoff semifinal. Corum will return along with quarterback J.J. McCarthy to lead Michigan with or without coach Jim Harbaugh.
NCAAFB – USC’s Reggie Bush, Tebow make College Football Hall of Fame
Reggie Bush, whose Heisman Trophy victory for Southern California in 2005 was later vacated because of NCAA violations, is among 18 players in the latest College Football Hall of Fame class. Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, who won the Heisman in 2007, was also elected to the Hall by the National Football Foundation, along with Dwight Freeney of Syracuse; Luke Kuechly of Boston College; LaMichael James of Oregon and Michael Bishop of Kansas State. Bush played on two national championship teams with USC and led the Trojans to another title game in 2005.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Winnipeg Jets at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Boston Celtics 107, Chicago Bulls 99
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks to pass while pressured by Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)Celtics 107, Bulls 99 – Celtics top Bulls 107-99, improve NBA’s best record to 29-12
Jayson Tatum scored 32 points, Jaylen Brown added 19 as the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 107-99 Monday night and reached the midway point of their season with the NBA’s best record. Grant Williams added 20 points and Al Horford had seven rebounds and eight points, including a clutch 3-pointer with 24 seconds to play that helped seal the win for the defending Eastern Conference champions, who are 29-12 after the first 41 games. Zach LaVine led Chicago with 27 points, scoring 15 in the fourth quarter while leading the Bulls’ furious comeback bid. Chicago, which had won three straight, lost DeMar DeRozan in the third quarter with a strained right quadriceps.
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Michigan State at (18) Wisconsin, 7:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 6:00 p.m.
Georgia Tech at Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Northern Illinois, 8:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Tonight
(17) Michigan at Purdue, 6:30 p.m.
NFL – Bills safety Hamlin back in Buffalo to continue recovery
Doctors who treated Damar Hamlin say the Bills safety was moved to a hospital in Buffalo to continue his recovery. It’s an uplifting sign of the remarkable progress Hamlin has made a week after going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field during a game in Cincinnati. Hamlin was discharged from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in the morning and flown to Buffalo, where Dr. William Knight said he was “doing well.” Hamlin’s return comes a day after he cheered on the Bills from his hospital bed during their 35-23 win over New England. The game proved to be a cathartic outpouring of support for the Bills and Hamlin.
NFL – Lions appear to have bright future under coach Dan Campbell
The Detroit Lions opened and the closed the 2022 season with a lot of excitement and a dash of hope. The Lions were featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” in the preseason and ended the regular season by winning eight of 10 games. Detroit fell just short of making the playoffs for the first time in six years and finished with its first winning record since 2017. The Lions’ win at Green Bay on Sunday night kept the Packers out of the postseason and provided another sign that the franchise finally has a bright future.
NFL – Clock ticking for Bears with No. 1 pick after brutal season
General manager Ryan Poles is now on the clock after the Chicago Bears wrapped up one of the worst seasons in franchise history. They set a franchise record for losses with 14 and extended one by dropping their 10th game in a row in Sunday’s finale against Minnesota. They also got a big assist from former coach Lovie Smith and landed the No. 1 pick in the draft for the first time since 1947. The Bears also figure to have about $118 million in salary cap room. Chicago needs playmaking receivers and help on both the offensive and defensive lines.
NFL – Packers’ Quay Walker apologizes for shoving Lions physician
Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker apologized after the second ejection of his rookie season and said he has spoken directly to the Detroit Lions physician he shoved during the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s game. Walker issued an apology via Twitter and expressed his regret again while speaking to reporters Monday. This was the second time Walker got ejected from a game in his rookie season. He also was ejected during an October 30 loss at Buffalo after shoving Bills practice squad tight end Zach Davidson on the sideline.
NFL – Poor results send Indy into another offseason of uncertainty
Jeff Saturday spent Monday thanking players for their effort over the Indianapolis Colts’ final eight games and arguing to keep his coaching title — minus the interim tag. He’ll get that answer and others in time. First, this franchise must figure out what’s next. One day after finishing a dismal 4-12-1 season with another last-minute collapse, the Colts began trying to determine what went wrong, what must change and who returns from what appears to be an uncertain and perhaps tumultuous offseason.
NFL – National Football League – Wild Card Playoffs
Saturday
Seattle at San Francisco, 4:30 p.m.
L.A. Chargers at Jacksonville, 8:15 p.m.
Sunday
Miami at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
N.Y. Giants at Minnesota, 4:30 p.m.
Baltimore at Cincinnati, 8:15 p.m.
Monday
Dallas at Tampa Bay, 8:15 p.m.
NWSL – NWSL bans 4 from coaching, takes other disciplinary actions
The National Women’s Soccer League has permanently banned four coaches and announced disciplinary action against several other individuals and teams in response to an investigation into alleged abuse and misconduct. Former North Carolina coach Paul Riley, former Chicago Red Stars coach Rory Dames, former Washington Spirit coach Richie Burke and former Racing Louisville coach Christy Holly can’t coach in the NWSL again. The league and its players association announced results of their investigation last month. The investigation found “widespread misconduct” directed at players dating back nearly a decade.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Benton Harbor 57, St. Joseph 54
- Benton Harbor’s Grant Gondrezick scored a game high 33 points as Benton Harbor edged out St. Joseph 57-54 in a back and forth battle at Farnum Gymnasium. Brian Gillespie added 12 points for the Tigers as they improved to 5-1 on the season. Luke Lehner led the Bears with 14 points, while Chase Sanders scored 13. St. Joe falls to 3-3.
Delton-Kellogg 62, Bloomingdale 45
Girls Basketball
Benton Harbor 54, St. Joseph 44
- Benton Harbor jumped out to a 25-4 lead after the first quarter and held on for a 54-44 win over St. Joe at the Bear Den. Desrae Kyles had 24 points to lead the Tigers, while Jamya Jordan had 18. Tess Kapelke had 14 points coming off the bench to lead St. Joe, while Jaslynn Ward and Eleah Hedstrom added 12 each for the Bears.
Tonight
Boys Basketball
BCS
Our Lady of the Lake at Eau Claire, 8:00 p.m.
Covert at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m. Howardsville Chr. at New Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
Lakeland Conference
Buchanan at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
SAC
Lawton at South Haven, 7:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Kalamazoo Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Coloma at Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Allegan at Constantine, 7:00 p.m.
Gobles at Decatur, 7:00 p.m.
Fennville at Parchment,
Southwest 10
Mendon at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Edwardsburg at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Cassopolis at Niles, 7:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Three Rivers, 7:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Lawrence, 7:15 p.m.
Portage Northern at Vicksburg, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Charlotte, 7:00 p.m.
Holt at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Sturgis at White Pigeon, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Heritage at Martin, 7:00 p.m.
Calhoun Christian at Delton-Kellogg, 7:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Wyoming Potters House, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
BCS
Our Lady of the Lake at Eau Claire, 6:30 p.m.
Howardsville Chr. at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Lakeland Conference
Buchanan at Berrien Springs, 5:30 p.m.
Dowagiac at Brandywine, 5:30 p.m.
SAC
Constantine at Bridgman, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Watervliet, 7:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Allegan, 7:00 p.m.
Parchment at Fennville, 7:00 p.m.
Decatur at Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Comstock at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Lakeshore at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Portage Central at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m.
Niles at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Hartford at Martin, 7:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Plainwell, 7:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Paw Paw, 6:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Sturgis, 7:00 p.m..
Wyoming Potters House at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – Week 18
Yesterday
Detroit Lions 20, Green Bay Packers 16
Minnesota Vikings 29, Chicago Bears 13
Houston Texans 32, Indianapolis Colts 31
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)Lions 20, Packers 16 – Rodgers, Packers lose 20-16 to Lions, miss playoffs
Aaron Rodgers threw a late interception on the final pass of what might be his last game, and the Green Bay Packers lost 20-16 to the Detroit Lions to miss the playoffs. After winning four straight games and receiving plenty of help from other teams, the Packers had control of their postseason fate heading into the final game of the NFL regular season. But they fell short against the Lions, who had been eliminated from the playoffs earlier Sunday. Jamaal Williams’ second 1-yard touchdown run of the night against his former team put the Lions (9-8) ahead with 5:55 remaining. Williams had 17 touchdown runs to break the Lions’ single-season record that Barry Sanders had set in 1991. Green Bay only got as far as its own 33 on its next series before Kerby Joseph picked off Rodgers’ deep throw on third-and-10 with 3 1/2 minutes left. Seattle instead earned the NFC’s final playoff spot and will play at San Francisco in the opening round. The Packers missed the playoffs for the first time in Matt LaFleur’s four seasons as coach. In the two games against Detroit this season, Rodgers was intercepted four times, three of them by Joseph of the Lions.
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (4) tries to break a tackle by Chicago Bears linebacker Joe Thomas (45) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Vikings 29, Bears 13 – Cousins dominates first half as Vikings beat Bears 29-13
Kirk Cousins threw for 225 yards and a touchdown in the first half and watched the rest of the way as the NFC North champion Minnesota Vikings tuned up for the playoffs by beating the Chicago Bears 29-13. Cousins led three scoring drives as the Vikings grabbed a 16-6 halftime lead. They remained in control the rest of the way after getting blown out at Green Bay the previous week. The Bears, who held out star Justin Fields, set a franchise record with their 14th loss and extended one by dropping their 10th game in a row. With Houston winning 32-31 at Indianapolis, Chicago gets the No. 1 pick in the draft for the first time since 1947.
Texas 32, Colts 31 – Texans rally for 32-31 win at Indy but lose top draft pick
Davis Mills threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Akins with 50 seconds left then connected with Akins on the 2-point conversion to give Houston a 32-31 victory at Indianapolis. The victory cost the Texans the No. 1 overall draft pick. They’ll select second, behind the Chicago Bears. Indy, meanwhile, lost its seventh straight under interim coach Jeff Saturday while solidifying a top-five draft selection. The final chapter was a surprise twist after Indy rallied from a 10-point third-quarter deficit to take a 31-24 lead with 3:33 to go. But Mills converted two fourth down plays, including the fourth-and-20 pass to Akins to win it.
Other Week 18 Scores
Kansas City 31, Las Vegas 13
Jacksonville 20, Tennessee 16
Atlanta 30, Tampa Bay 17
Buffalo 35, New England 23
Carolina 10, New Orleans 7
Cincinnati 27, Baltimore 16
Miami 11, N.Y. Jets 6
Pittsburgh 28, Cleveland 14
Denver 31, L.A. Chargers 28
Philadelphia 22, N.Y. Giants 16
San Francisco 38, Arizona 13
Seattle 19, L.A. Rams 16, OT
Washington 26, Dallas 6
NFL – Lions miss playoffs, but head into offseason with optimism
Getting eliminated from playoff contention about an hour before their season finale didn’t alter the Detroit Lions’ approach. The Lions delivered a performance that enables them to go into the offseason believing their playoff drought will end very soon. Jamaal Williams rushed for two touchdowns against his former team as the Lions capped their late-season surge with a 20-16 victory at Green Bay, eliminating the Packers from playoff contention. The Lions’ win sent Seattle to the playoffs. Detroit needed the Seahawks to lose and then beat the Packers to make the postseason for the first time since 2016.
NFL – Bears get No. 1 pick after Texans rally for win at Indy
Thanks to an old friend, the Chicago Bears are on the clock for the NFL draft. Chicago will pick No. 1 for the first time since 1947 after it lost 29-13 to the Minnesota Vikings in its season finale. It was the 10th straight loss for the Bears, extending a franchise record. Even with all that misery, the Bears were headed for the No. 2 selection before Lovie Smith coached Houston to a wild 32-31 victory at Indianapolis. The 64-year-old Smith coached the Bears from 2004-12, going 81-63 and making the playoffs three times.
NFL – Hamlin in their hearts, the NFL pays tribute to No. 3
and fans across the NFL paid tribute to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin on Sunday, the first time most across the league resumed playing since his terrifying cardiac arrest during a game last week. Hamlin’s number “3” was on display everywhere across the league, outlined on 30-yard lines on fields, worn on special patches on the Bills uniforms and featured on jackets and sweatshirts and even on red hearts dangling from the tailgate tents outside the Bills home stadium.
NCAAFB – College Football – CFP National Championship
Tonight
(3) TCU vs. (1) Georgia, 7:30 p.m. SoFi Stadium – Inglewood, CA,
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Chicago Blackhawks 4, Calgary Flames 3 – OT
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Lukas Reichel, left, celebrates after his first NHL hockey career goal during the first period of a game against the Calgary Flames, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)Blackhawks 4, Flames 3 – OT – Domi scores in OT to lift Blackhawks over Flames 4-3
Maxi Domi scored at 1:04 of overtime and had an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 for their second straight win. Lukas Reichel batted in his his first NHL goal and had two assists for Chicago. Philipp Kurashev and Colin Blackwell also scored for the last-place Blackhawks, who are 3-13-0 in their last 16 games. Alex Stalock made 44 saves in third straight start. Elias Lindholm had a power play goal and an assist, and Nazem Kadri and Jonathan Huberdeau also scored for Calgary. Tyler Toffoli added two assists as the Flames came back from a two-goal deficit to tie it after coach Darryl Sutter replaced starting goalie Jacob Markstrom with Dan Vladar just 35 seconds into the second period.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Philadelphia 76ers 123, Detroit Pistons 111
Indiana Pacers 116, Charlotte Hornets 111
Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) fouls Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Sixers 123, Pistons 111 – Harden’s triple-double leads 76ers to easy win over Pistons
James Harden had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a comfortable 123-111 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Tyrese Maxey added 23 points and Montrez Harrell scored 20 for the Sixers, who have won four of five. Killian Hayes scored 25 points for Detroit, which has alternated wins and losses in its last seven games after a six-game losing streak. Isaiah Stewart finished with 20 points and 13 rebounds, while Bojan Bogdanovic had 20 points. The Sixers led 71-54 at halftime, thanks to Harrell’s 16 points and Harden’s 13 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.
Pacers 116, Hornets 111 – Turner, Haliburton key Pacers’ 116-111 victory over Hornets
Myles Turner scored 29 points, Buddy Hield had 21 and the Indiana Pacers capped the first half of their regular-season schedule with a 116-111 comeback victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Tyrese Haliburton finished with 16 points, 13 assists and five rebounds for the Pacers, who trailed by nine early in the fourth quarter and needed a series of clutch plays in the final minutes to improve their record to 23-18 at the midpoint. P.J. Washington had 22 points and five rebounds for the Hornets, Terry Rozier chipped in 19 points, six assists and six boards, and Mason Plumlee wound up with 18 points and 13 boards.
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks 7:30 p.m.
MLB – White Sox closer Hendriks says he has non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks says he has non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Hendriks announced Sunday on Instagram that he was diagnosed in recent days. The three-time All-Star was scheduled to begin treatment on Monday. Hendriks says he is “confident” he will “make a full recovery and be back on the mound as soon as possible.” The five-year survival rate for non-Hodgkin lymphoma is 73.8%, according to the National Cancer Institute. Some forms are aggressive while others are slow growing. General manager Rick Hahn says in a statement the White Sox don’t expect to have an update on Hendriks’ status prior to opening day.
NCAAMBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Yesterday
(22) North Carolina 60, (4) Notre Dame 50
(22) UNC 60, (4) ND 50 – Paris’ surge helps No. 22 UNC beat No. 4 Notre Dame 60-50
First-year guard Paulina Paris scored 11 of her season-high 16 points in the fourth quarter to help No. 22 North Carolina push past No. 4 Notre Dame 60-50 on Sunday. Deja Kelly added 14 points for the Tar Heels. UNC snapped a four-game skid that had drained some of their early-season buzz. But they responded with a tough-minded performance on a day when nothing came easily for either offense. Olivia Miles had 15 points and seven rebounds to lead Notre Dame, which had entered Sunday as one of two unbeaten teams in ACC play.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Tonight
Boys Basketball
St. Joseph at Benton Harbor, 7:00 p.m. WSJM
Delton-Kellogg at Bloomingdale, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Benton Harbor at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Constantine at Bronson, 5:30 p.m.
Homer at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Kentwood Grand River at Holland Black River, 7:00 p.m.
This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Boys Basketball…
As you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. Joel Cordes brings you all of the action from the Bear Den in St. Joe as the Bears faced Coloma in a non-conference matchup
NFL – Damar Hamlin asked who won Bills-Bengals when he woke up
Damar Hamlin’s doctors say the Buffalo Bills safety has begun to communicate in writing with his family and others who have been at his bedside since going into cardiac arrest Monday — and his first question was “did we win?” Doctors at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center said in a conference call with reporters that Hamlin remains critically ill and in the hospital’s intensive care unit. But they say it appears his neurological function is intact, meaning he can follow commands and move. The developments come as the Bills return to practice for the first time since Hamlin collapsed during the first quarter of Buffalo’s game against the Bengals.
NFL – NFL: Bills-Bengals won’t resume; playoff scenarios revealed
The NFL won’t resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on the field. The league announced its decision on Thursday. The NFL said its decision creates “potential competitive inequities in certain playoff scenarios.” The league said clubs on Friday, in a special league meeting, would consider a resolution recommended by the commissioner and approved Thursday by the Competition Committee. The Bills-Bengals game had major playoff implications. Buffalo entered Monday night needing a win to maintain the AFC’s No. 1 seed. The Kansas City Chiefs currently hold that spot. The Bengals had a chance to earn that top seed with two more wins and a loss by the Chiefs.
NFL – National Football League – Week 18 (Final Week of the regular season)
Sunday
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m.
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m.
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers, 8:20 p.m. Rock 107 WIRX 7:15
NFL – Late-season runs raise stakes for Lions-Packers matchup
The Green Bay Packers know they reach the postseason if they win Sunday night. The Detroit Lions’ playoff prospects are a little more complicated. Detroit can reach the playoffs by beating the Packers only if Seattle loses to the LA Rams earlier in the day. A Seahawks victory would eliminate Detroit. The Lions insist they’ll still have plenty of incentive to beat their NFC North rivals even if it has no impact on their own postseason fortunes. The Lions have won seven of their last nine games and are coming off a 41-10 blowout of Chicago. Detroit already has come a long way after going 3-13-1 last year in Coach Dan Campbell’s debut season. The Lions are seeking their first playoff berth since 2016 and have a chance to end a run of four straight losing seasons.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Western Michigan at Toledo, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday
Notre Dame at North Carolina, 11:30 a.m.
Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan, 2:00 p.m.
Michigan at Michigan State, 2:30 p.m. 103.7 Cosy-FM 1:30 (MSU) 94.9 WSJM 2:00 (Michigan)
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Florida Panthers at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
Arizona Coyotes at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday
Detroit at Toronto, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday
Calgary at Chicago, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – NHL evolves its plan, prep for terrifying cardiac events
The horror that swept across the NFL when Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a game this week was all too familiar to members of the hockey community. At least five players experienced a heart-related issue in the NHL over the past 25 years. All of them collapsed during games. All of them survived including Red Wings defenseman Jiri Fischer. The NHL has updated its policies and required more robust medical support at games. Experts say that’s key and adjustments should continue to make sure medical staffs and teams are always prepared.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Portland Trailblazers at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Detroit Pistons at San Antonio Spurs, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
Utah at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday
Philadelphia at Detroit, 3:00 p.m.
Charlotte at Indiana, 5:00 p.m.
NBA – McNeese renames its basketball court in honor of Joe Dumars
McNeese has renamed its basketball court for Basketball Hall of Famer Joe Dumars, the two-time NBA champion player who scored a record 2,607 points in his four seasons at the school. Joe Dumars Court will be unveiled Thursday on “Joe Dumars Day.” The Detroit Pistons chose Dumars with the 18th pick in the 1985 NBA draft. He spent his entire NBA playing career with the Pistons, becoming an All-Star six times and winning two titles. He went into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006, and is now executive vice president and head of basketball operations for the NBA.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Saturday
Michigan State at (13) Maryland, 1:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Bowling Green, 1:00 p.m.
Ball State at Western Michigan, 2:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Buffalo, 2:30 p.m.
(16) Iowa at (14) Michigan, 4:30 p.m.
Sunday
(4) Notre Dame at (22) North Carolina, 4:00 p.m.
Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman throws beads to his teammates after being named Most Valuable Player of the Gasparilla Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)NCAAFB – QB Sam Hartman announces transfer to Notre Dame
Sam Hartman is transferring to Notre Dame, giving the Fighting Irish a dynamic quarterback for coach Marcus Freeman’s second season. Hartman, a three-year starter at Wake Forest, was widely regarded as the top quarterback in the transfer portal. He announced his decision Thursday by tweeting pictures of himself in a Notre Dame uniform. The 23-year-old Hartman holds the Atlantic Coast Conference record for passing touchdowns with 110. He has one year of eligibility remaining. Hartman completed a career-best 63.1% of his passes this past season for 3,701 yards with 38 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
NCAAFB – Harbaugh: ‘I expect’ to be back at Michigan next season
Jim Harbaugh says he expects to coach Michigan’s football team next season. He has posted a statement on the team’s social media accounts following reports of his interest in returning to the NFL. A person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity has said Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper had a conversation with Harbaugh about the team’s head coaching position. Harbaugh also has been mentioned as a possible candidate to coach in Denver and Indianapolis. Michigan is also awaiting word from the NCAA on an investigation into the football program regarding impermissible texts and calls to high school prospects during part of a COVID-19 dead period, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday.
NCAAFB – Michigan State football player pleads guilty to misdemeanors
A Michigan State football player has pleaded guilty to misdemeanors for a skirmish inside the Michigan Stadium tunnel after a game in October. As part of a plea deal, a felony charge against Khary Crump was dropped on Thursday. His record will be scrubbed clean if he stays out of trouble while on probation. Crump was one of seven Michigan State players facing charges but the only one tagged with a felony. Scuffles broke out in the tunnel after Michigan defeated the Spartans on Oct. 29. Crump in one video appeared to swing his helmet at a Michigan player. His attorney said a letter of apology to Gemon Green was part of the deal. Crump was suspended by Michigan State. In addition, the Big Ten has suspended him for eight games in 2023.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Saturday
Women’s Basketball
Morton College at Lake Michigan College, 1:00 p.m.
Grand Rapids Community College at Southwestern Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Morton College at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m.
Grand Rapids Community College at Southwestern Michigan, 3:00 p.m.
AHL – American Hockey league
Tonight
Texas Stars at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey league
Tonight
Kalamazoo Wings at Toledo Walleye, 7:15 p.m.
NBAGL – NBA G-League
Last Night
Maine Celtics 132, Motor City Cruise 102
Fort Wayne Mad Ants 129, Grand Rapids Gold 108
Tonight
Motor City Cruise at Maine Celtics, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeland Magic at Windy City Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Lawrence 62, Battle Creek Academy 29
Girls Basketball
Bangor Invitational
Wyoming Lee 35, New Buffalo 29
Parchment 49, Bangor 25
Bridgman 30, Fennville 21
Lawrence 46, Battle Creek Academy 22
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Coloma at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Niles at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Buchanan at New Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
Covert at Kalamazoo Phoenix, 6:00 p.m.
Fennville at Bridgman, 7:30 p.m.
Allegan at Watervliet, 7:30 p.m.
Lawton at Constantine, 7:30 p.m.
Parchment at Kalamazoo Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Martin, 7:30 p.m.
Holland Black River at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:30 p.m.
Mattawan at Lansing Everett, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Portage Central, 6:00 p.m.
Marshall at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Bangor Invitational
Gobles vs. South Haven, 5:30 p.m.
Wyoming Lee vs. Bangor, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Otsego at Marshall, 7:00 p.m.
Allegan at Watervliet, 6:00 p.m.
Lawton at Constantine, 6:00 p.m.
Parchment at Kalamazoo Christian, 6:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Martin, 6:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Galesburg-Augusta, 6:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan 79, Penn State 69
Michigan guard Dug McDaniel (0) and Penn State guard Camren Wynter (11) chase the loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Michigan 79, Penn State 69 – Michigan stays perfect in Big Ten beating Penn St. 79-69
Hunter Dickinson scored 17 points shooting 6 for 10, Jett Howard scored 14 points and Michigan beat Penn State 79-69 to end the Nittany Lions’ five-game winning streak. Tarris Reed Jr. made 1 of 2 foul shots and Michigan extended its 42-34 halftime lead to 61-47 with 11:20 left. Penn State closed to 72-69 on Camren Wynter’s jump shot with 2:17 remaining. Howard missed a jumper on Michigan’s next possession but Penn State failed to tie it when Andrew Funk missed a 3-pointer. Penn State missed its final three-shot attempts following Wynter’s basket. Jalen Pickett scored 26 points for Penn State.
NCAAMBKB – Michigan’s Dickinson dissociates from Hitler-Izzo comment
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson said he was part of a decision to remove a published Barstool Sports podcast in which one of his co-hosts compared Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo to Adolf Hitler. Hunter said he doesn’t associate himself with the comment after the Wolverines beat Penn State 79-69 Wednesday night. Michigan plays the Spartans on the road Saturday. Dickinson is a regular on the podcast but said he couldn’t recall if he was on it when the comment was made. Michigan plays at Michigan State on Saturday afternoon in East Lansing.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Philadelphia 76ers 129, Indiana Pacers 126 – OT
Chicago Bulls 121, Brooklyn Nets 112
Detroit Pistons 122, Golden State Warriors 119
Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine (8) shoots over Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)Bulls 121, Nets 112 – Durant scores 44, but Bulls snap Nets’ 12-game win streak
DeMar DeRozan and Patrick Williams each scored 22 points, and the Chicago Bulls stopped Brooklyn’s 12-game win streak with a 121-112 victory over Kevin Durant and the Nets. Durant scored 44 points, but Chicago had six players score in double figures. Nikola Vucevic had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and Ayo Dosunmo finished with 17 points. The Bulls had dropped two in a row. Durant rested at the beginning of the fourth quarter and Chicago put together an 8-0 run. Dosunmu stole a pass at midcourt and went in for the jam for a 106-95 lead with 6:46 left.
Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey shoots the game-winning 3-point basket against the Golden State Warriors in an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)Pistons 122, Warriors 119 – Bey beats buzzer with 3, Pistons beat Warriors 122-119
Saddiq Bey hit a 3-pointer as time expired after Golden State’s Klay Thompson tied it with a 3 with 2.3 seconds left, sending the Detroit Pistons past the Warriors 122-119 on Wednesday night. Detrout ended the defending champions’ season-best winning streak at five. Reigning NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry missed his 10th straight game with a partially dislocated left shoulder and is set to be re-examined Saturday at the two-week mark from his last evaluation. Bey made another key 3 late and wound up with 17 points, Bojan Bogdanovic hit his first five 3-pointers and one with 3:42 left on the way to 29 points to lead six Pistons in double figures. Thompson had 30 points.
Sixers 129, Pacers 126 – OT – Without Embiid, 76ers push past Pacers 129-126 in OT
De’Anthony Melton hit a go-ahead 3-pointer late in overtime and James Harden scored 26 points to help a Philadelphia 76ers team playing without Joel Embiid beat the Indiana Pacers 129-126. Melton put the Sixers ahead 125-124 with 2:16 left in OT. He finished with 19 points. Montrezl Harrell followed with a rim-rattling dunk, and the Sixers held on for their 11th straight home win. Harrell also had 19 points on 8-for-9 shooting. Embiid, who had been playing with a sore lower back, sat out with a sore left foot.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
New Jersey Devils 5, Detroit Red Wings 1
New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) stops a Detroit Red Wings’ Jonatan Bergen (52) shot in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Devils 5, Red Wings 1 – Vanecek makes 32 saves as Devils roll past Red Wings 5-1
Vitek Vanecek made 32 saves and blanked Detroit for 58 minutes as the New Jersey Devils downed the Red Wings 5-1. Dougie Hamilton, Nico Hischier, Alexander Holtz and Jack Hughes each had a goal and an assist. Michael McLeod also scored for New Jersey. The Devils, who are 14-2-1 on the road, won the season series 2-1. Lucas Raymond scored on a late power play to prevent a shutout. Red Wings goalie Villo Husso stopped 21 shots.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Toledo 71, Western Michigan 53
Central Michigan 79, Northern Illinois 62
Eastern Michigan 68, Miami (OH) 67
NFL – NFL rallies to support Hamlin as his condition improves
NFL players and coaches are rallying to support Damar Hamlin, two days after the Buffalo Bills safety’s heart stopped and he needed to be resuscitated during a game at Cincinnati. Colts safety Rodney Thomas made the two-hour drive from Indianapolis to Cincinnati to provide his sedated friend words of encouragement. Vikings defensive tackle and former Bills teammate Harrison Phillips arranged to have dinner delivered to the hospital. Hamlin’s marketing representative Jordan Rooney told The Associated Press the player’s recovery is moving in “a positive direction.” The Bills say Hamlin is still in critical condition but has shown signs of improvement.
NFL – Hamlin’s collapse spurs new wave of vaccine misinformation
Misinformation about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines has flared up once again, this time following the on-field collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during a game Monday. Even before Hamlin was carried off the field, social media posts claimed without evidence that his medical emergency was caused by a COVID-19 inoculation. Prominent anti-vaccine groups and right-leaning figures like Tucker Carlson claimed Hamlin’s cardiac arrest is connected to a number of athletes who have died after receiving the shot. Physicians interviewed by the AP, however, said it’s wrong to blame vaccines for Hamlin’s injury and that there’s been no increase in cardiac arrests among vaccinated athletes.
NFL – NFL still considering scheduling options, Week 18 unchanged
The NFL is still considering various options following the suspension of the Bills-Bengals game, including possibly eliminating the bye week before the Super Bowl. The Bills-Patriots game set for Sunday and the rest of the Week 18 games remain on schedule. The pivotal Bills-Bengals game was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest while making a tackle in the first quarter. A marketing representative for his family says Hamlin’s recovery is moving in “a positive direction” two days after the 24-year-old player had to be resuscitated on the field. NFL executive Jeff Miller said there has been no decision on whether to resume the Bills-Bengals game at a later date. A decision will be made in the coming days.
NFL – Bears’ Fields to miss finale, ending shot at QB rushing mark
Justin Fields won’t get a chance to break the single-season rushing record for an NFL quarterback. Coach Matt Eberflus says Fields will miss the season finale against the Minnesota Vikings because of a strained hip and Nathan Peterman will start in his place. Fields finishes his second season with 1,143 yards rushing, 63 shy of the record of 1,206 set by Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson in 2019 during his MVP season. Eberflus said Fields reported a sore hip Monday morning, a day after the Bears got blown out at Detroit. An MRI confirmed the strain and the team’s medical staff ruled him out for the game against NFC North champion Minnesota on Sunday.
MLB – Benintendi just planning to be himself as he joins White Sox
Andrew Benintendi pulled on his new No. 23 Chicago White Sox jersey a day after finalizing a $75 million, five-year deal. It’s the richest contract in terms of total value in franchise history. The White Sox had long been interested in Benintendi, going back to when the outfielder was selected by Boston with the No. 7 pick in the 2015 amateur draft — one spot ahead of Chicago. Benintendi says it’s good to be with a team that wanted him from the get-go.
MLB – AP source: Cubs, 1B Hosmer agree to 1-year contract
Eric Hosmer has agreed to a $720,000, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, giving the team another option at first base and designated hitter. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it was pending a successful physical. The 33-year-old Hosmer played for San Diego and Boston last season, batting .268 with eight homers and 44 RBIs in 104 games. He was traded to Boston in August, and then he was designated for assignment by the Red Sox last month.
USA Soccer – Reyna family flagged Berhalter incident; interim coach named
The U.S. Men’s soccer team has been plunged into public turmoil because the family of former U.S. captain Claudio Reyna family says it was the one to notify the U.S. Soccer Federation of a decades-old incident involving Gregg Berhalter and his wife. The family says it took action in response to the coach’s disparagement of young star Gio Reyna, Claudio’s son. Berhalter said Tuesday that his 1991 behavior in which he kicked the woman who would become his wife was “shameful.” Anthony Hudson will coach the team for exhibitions against Serbia on Jan. 25 and Colombia 3 days later.
IIHF – Canada beats US 6-2 in world junior hockey semifinals
Adam Fantilli scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, Thomas Milic made 43 saves and Canada overcame an early deficit to beat the United States 6-2 on Wednesday night to advance to the world junior hockey championship game. Seeking its 20th title, Canada will face the Czech Republic on Thursday night. The Czechs, 5-2 winners over Canada in their tournament opener, rallied to beat Sweden 2-1 in overtime in the first semifinal. Joshua Roy had two goals, the second into the empty net, and two assists for Canada. Fantilli, Connor Bedard and Logan Stankoven each had a goal and an assist, and Brandt Clarke also scored. Logan Cooley and Kenny Connors scored in the first period as the Americans raced to a 2-0 lead.
AHL – American Hockey league
Last Night
Grand Rapids Griffins 3, Cleveland Monsters 1
NBAGL – NBA G-League
Last Night
Windy City Bulls 128, Fort Wayne Mad Ants 116
Tonight
Motor City Cruise at Maine Celtics, 7:00 p.m.
Fort Wayne Mad Ants at Grand Rapids Gold, 7:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Last Night
Women’s Basketball
Muskegon Community College 61, Southwestern Michigan 44
Joliet Junior College 71, Lake Michigan College 50
Men’s Basketball
Southwestern Michigan 66, Muskegon Community College 56
Lake Michigan College 82, Joliet Junior College 80
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Grand Haven 53, Portage Central 47
Galesburg-Augusta 67, Saugatuck 45
Bangor Invitational
Wyoming Lee 37, South Haven 36
Bangor 46, Gobles 41
Girls Basketball
Saugatuck 51, Galesburg-Augusta 47
Wrestling
Lakeshore 39, Edwardsburg 24
South Haven, Galesburg-Augusta, Fennville at Parchment
- South Haven 54, Galesburg-Augusta 21
- South Haven 51, Parchment 12
- Galesburg-Augusta 36, Fennville 30
- Fennville 24, Parchment 21
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Battle Creek Academy at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Bangor Invitational
Wyoming-Lee vs. New Buffalo, 5:30 p.m.
Parchment vs. Bangor, 7:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Fennville, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Academy at Lawrence, 6:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan State 74, Nebraska 56
Boston College 70, Notre Dame 63
Kent State 80, Western Michigan 72
Central Michigan 68, Miami (OH) 56
Bowling Green 91, Eastern Michigan 65
Michigan State’s Joey Hauser, left, and Tyson Walker, right, and Nebraska’s Juwan Gary, center, reach for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)Michigan State 74, Nebraska 56 – Walker scores 21, Michigan State beats Nebraska 74-56
Tyson Walker scored 16 of his 21 points in the first half and Michigan State beat Nebraska 74-56 for its 10th straight victory in the series. Walker had a personal 7-0 run to reach 14 points through the opening 11 minutes of the game as Michigan State led 26-13. The Spartans also closed the half on a 13-0 run for a 39-17 lead — its largest halftime lead against a Big Ten opponent since the 2016-17 season. Nebraska scored 18 points in the opening seven minutes of the second half, after scoring just 17 in the first half, and got as close as 58-46 with 8:44 left. But Michigan State scored the next 10 points, capped by another 3-pointer by Walker.
Boston College forward T.J. Bickerstaff grabs a rebound against Notre Dame forward Nate Laszewski, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)Boston College 70, Notre Dame 63 – Boston College rallies late to beat Notre Dame 70-63
Jaeden Zackery scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half and Boston College rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat Notre Dame 70-63. Boston College took its first lead of the game, 62-61, with 1:43 remaining as it closed on a 17-4 run. Prince Aligbe scored six points and Zackery five during the strech. Aligbe finished with 15 points and Makai Ashton-Langford had 12 for Boston College (8-7, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), which shot 52% from the floor. J.J. Starling and Dane Goodwin had 16 points apiece for Notre Dame (9-6, 0-4), which shot 31% and were outrebounded 26-15 in the second half.
Kent State 80, WMU 72 – Kent State knocks off Western Michigan 80-72 in a MAC opener
Jalen Sullinger scored 18 points off of the bench to lead the Kent State Golden Flashes over the Western Michigan Broncos 80-72 on Tuesday night. The Golden Flashes are now 11-3 on the season, while the Broncos dropped to 4-10. Tray Maddox Jr. had 18 points to lead Western.
CMU 68, Miami 56 – Zarzuela scores 19 as Central Michigan beats Miami (Ohio)
Jesse Zarzuela scored 19 points off of the bench to lead the Central Michigan Chippewas over the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks 68-56 on Tuesday night. The Chippewas are now 6-8 with the victory and the RedHawks fell to 6-8.
BGSU 91, EMU 65 – Ayers has 24 as Bowling Green defeats Eastern Michigan 91-65
Led by Leon Ayers III’s 24 points, the Bowling Green Falcons defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles 91-65 on Tuesday night. Emoni Bates had 15 in the loss for Eastern.
Tonight
Penn State at Michigan, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:30
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Indiana Pacers at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Nets at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
Detroit Pistons at Golden State Warriors, 10:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(14) Michigan 82, Penn State 72
(14) Michigan 82, Penn State 72 – Phelia scores 24, No. 14 Michigan women beat Penn State
Laila Phelia scored 24 points, Leigha Brown had 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and No. 14 Michigan beat Penn State 82-72. Phelia, Brown and Maddie Nolan combined for Michigan’s opening 20 points of the fourth quarter, including a 10-0 run to pull away. Brown started the run with a three-point play and Nolan capped it with a 3-pointer to give Michigan the first double-digit lead of the game at 72-62 with 5:34 left. Nolan finished with 17 points and five 3-pointers and Emily Kiser had 10 points, eight rebounds and four assists for Michigan.
Tonight
Western Michigan at Toledo, 7:00 p.m.
Northern Illinois at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Miami (OH) at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock reaches for a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning’s Brandon Hagel that ricocheted off the cross bar as Brayden Point watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Lightning 4, Blackhawks 1 – Hagel, Killorn help Lightning beat lowly Blackhawks 4-1
Alex Killorn snapped a tie in the third period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 for their fourth straight victory. Brandon Hagel added a goal and an assist as Tampa Bay won for the 11th time in 14 games overall. Pat Maroon and Nicholas Paul also scored in the opener of a three-game trip, and Brian Elliott made 25 saves. Killorn was stopped by Alex Stalock on his first try, but he slammed home the rebound as he was knocked down by Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy. Killorn’s 12th goal of the season made it 2-1 at 7:11.
Tonight
New Jersey Devils at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – Detroit Red Wings put veteran forward Jakub Vrana on waivers
The Detroit Red Wings have placed forward Jakub Vrana on waivers. It comes a little more than two weeks after he returned from the player assistance program set up by the NHL and NHL Players’ Association. It’s also a week after assigning him to the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins on a conditioning loan. The 26-year-old is from the Czech Republic. He has 98 goals and 91 assists in 323 career regular-season games. Detroit is four games over .500 and hosts the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night. In his three games in Grand Rapids, Vrana has not had a point and is a -5 on the ice for the Griffins.
NFL – NFL players, communities rally for Bills safety Damar Hamlin
The NFL and its fans are rallying in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who remains in critical condition at a Cincinnati hospital after going into cardiac arrest on the field. Players and coaches from around the league were overcome with emotion while watching Hamlin be resuscitated back to life Monday night during Buffalo’s game at Cincinnati. Hamlin’s uncle, Dorrian Glenn, told CNN that his nephew had to have his heart re-started twice — once on the field, and once at the hospital. Glenn says there were some encouraging signs Tuesday, including doctors reducing the amount of oxygen Hamlin was receiving.
NFL – Fans give millions to Damar Hamlin’s toy drive for kids
Damar Hamlin’s goal was simple: He wanted to raise $2,500 online to buy toys for needy kids. It took about two years. Then came Monday, when the Buffalo Bills safety was critically injured and needed his heart restarted on the field in a chilling scene during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He instantly became one of the biggest stories in sports, and thousands of people found his GoFundMe page. The result was roughly $5.5 million donated in the first 24 hours after his injury. And the number is climbing.
NFL – NFL balances emotions, tight schedule after Hamlin shock
The NFL has informed the Bills and Bengals their suspended game will not be resumed this week while the Week 18 schedule remains unchanged. The NFL has made no decision regarding the possible resumption of the pivotal Bills-Bengals game at a later date. The game was suspended Monday night in the first quarter when Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest. The 24-year-old Hamlin remained in critical condition a day after the Bills said his heart stopped after making a tackle in the opening quarter of a game against the Bengals. Medical staff restored his heartbeat during frantic moments on the field before he was loaded into an ambulance. Players from both teams were crying and praying during an emotional scene on the field.
NCAAFB – AP source: Panthers owner, Jim Harbaugh discuss coaching job
According to a person familiar with the situation, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has talked to University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh about the team’s head coaching position. The person characterized the talks as a conversation, not a job interview. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday because the team does not normally release details of its coaching search. The Panthers were eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday after a 30-24 loss to Tampa Bay. Steve Wilks is currently serving Panthers interim head coach. Under Harbaugh, the San Francisco 49ers reached the NFC championship game three straight years from 2011 to 2013 and lost Super Bowl 47 to Baltimore.
MLB – Benintendi, White Sox finalize $75 million, 5-year contract
All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi and the Chicago White Sox have finalized a $75 million, five-year contract. He is due a $3 million signing bonus, as well as $8 million in 2023, $16.5 million each season from 2024-26 and $14.5 million in 2027. The 28-year-old helped Boston win a World Series championship in 2018. He won a Gold Glove with Kansas City in 2021 and was chosen to his first All-Star team last season before the Royals traded him to the New York Yankees on July 27. He missed the playoffs with a broken right wrist.
Soccer –Pelé buried at cemetery in Brazilian city he made famous
Brazil said a final farewell to Pelé on Tuesday, burying the legend who unified the bitterly divided country. Pelé was placed in his final resting place as millions of fans around the world mourned. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva paid his respects at the Vila Belmiro stadium where Pelé played much of his career. Pelé was buried in Santos, the city where he became famous. Mass was held at the Vila Belmiro stadium before the casket was ushered through the streets. Pele died Thursday at age 82.
IIHF – US, Canada set to face off in junior hockey semifinals
The United States and Canada face off Wednesday night in another instalment of their world junior hockey rivalry, with a trip to the title game on the line. They advanced to the semifinals after polar-opposite quarterfinals Monday, with Canada beating Slovakia 4-3 on overtime and the U.S. routing Germany 11-1. The Czech Republic will face Sweden in the other semifinal. Connor Bedard scored his second goal of the game in overtime to lift Canada past Slovakia. Expected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL draft, the 17-year-old Regina Pats star has set multiple records in the tournament. The Americans are led by the high-scoring top line of University of Minnesota teammates Logan Cooley and Jimmy Snuggerud and Boston College’s Cutter Gauthier.
AHL – American Hockey league
Tonight
Cleveland Monsters at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m.
NBAGL – NBA G-League
Last Night
Grand Rapids Gold 119, Delaware Blue Coats 113
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Southwestern Michigan at Muskegon Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Lake Michigan College at Joliet Junior College, 6:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Southwestern Michigan at Muskegon Community College, 7:30 p.m.
Lake Michigan College at Joliet Junior College, 8:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
SB Career Academy 71, New Buffalo 28
- Sam Tripp led New Buffalo with 11 points as the Bison fell to South Bend Career Academy 71-28.
Holland Black River 52, GR Wellspring 51
Hudsonville Unity Christian 57, Schoolcraft 43
Saginaw Nouvell 82, Kalamazoo Hackett 68
Girls Basketball
Lakeshore 74, Niles 33
- Lakeshore started out the New Year with a 74-33 rout of former SMAC rival Niles. Emily Lockman was one of three Lancers in double figures with 23 points. Paige Lies chipped in 12 and Pallas Dominion added 10. Lakeshore improves to 5-2 on the season and will travel to Otsego next Tuesday.
Marshall 44, Gull Lake 36
Potters House 67, Holland Black River 27
Bangor Invitational
Bangor 35, Wyoming Lee 19
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Grand Haven at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
Bangor Invitational
South Haven vs. Wyoming Lee, 5:30 p.m.
Bangor vs. Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Galesburg-Augusta at Saugatuck, 5:30 p.m.
Wrestling
Edwardsburg at Lakeshore, 5:00 p.m.
South Haven, Galesburg-Augusta at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Brandywine, Sand Creek, Reading at Bronson, 6:00 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – Week 17
Last Night
Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals, Suspended and Postponed
The Buffalo Bills players pray for teammate Damar Hamlin during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)Bills at Bengals, PPD – Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field
Buffalo defensive back Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after the Bills say he suffered a cardiac arrest on the field following a tackle hours earlier, leading to the indefinite postponement of Buffalo’s pivotal Monday night showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bills said in a statement: “Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals. His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment. He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition.” In a chilling scene, Hamlin was administered CPR on the field, ESPN reported, while surrounded by teammates, some of them in tears, while they shielded him from public view. He was hurt while tackling Bengals receiver Tee Higgins on a seemingly routine play that didn’t appear unusually violent. Jeff Miller, an NFL executive vice president, told reporters on a conference call early Tuesday that the league had made no plans at this time to play the game, adding that Hamlin’s health was the main focus. Vincent said the league took no steps toward restarting the game and did not ask players to begin a five-minute warmup period as ESPN’s broadcasters had announced. There was a heavy police presence at Buffalo Niagara International Airport when the team arrived at about 2:45 a.m. A small group of fans gathered across the street from the players’ parking area near the airport. Police blocked off the road to allow the players to leave.
NFL – Detroit familiar with heart issues in sports
On Oct. 24, 1971, Chuck Hughes of the Detroit Lions had a heart attack late in the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Chicago Bears. He was officially pronounced dead about 50 minutes after the game, with an autopsy revealing that the heart attack was caused by a massive stoppage in his left coronary artery. Doctors later said he was essentially dead on the field — and the closest defender to him when he collapsed, Bears star Dick Butkus, immediately began waving for help when Hughes tumbled to the turf, clearly aware of the severity of the situation. The game was delayed and the final 62 seconds were eventually played. On Nov. 21, 2005, during the first period of a Detroit Red Wings game against Nashville, Detroit defenseman Jiri Fischer slumped over while seated on the Red Wings bench, and coach Mike Babcock began furiously waving for help. Fischer had a seizure, fell forward and CPR was quickly administered. His heart had stopped and medical personnel could not find a pulse, Babcock said, before emergency workers shocked his heart and got it beating again. The game was delayed, then ultimately postponed. Fischer never played again.
NFL – Lions looking forward to potentially playing for playoffs
The Detroit Lions will play at Green Bay Packers on Sunday in a matchup of 8-8 teams with much at stake for at least one of the NFC North teams. Detroit must win at Lambeau Field and have the good fortune of the Los Angeles Rams beating or tying Seattle on the road earlier in the day. If the Packers win, they are in the playoffs for the fourth straight year and 12th time in 15 years since Aaron Rodgers became their starting quarterback. The NFL has flexed the game to Sunday Night Football with an 8:20 kickoff.
NFL – Bears’ Fields uncertain to play with rushing mark in reach
Justin Fields might not get the chance to break the single-season rushing record for an NFL quarterback. Coach Matt Eberflus threw Fields’ status for the Chicago Bears’ season finale against Minnesota into question Monday. He says there are “ongoing conversations about everybody” with general manager Ryan Poles. Fields needs 63 yards to break the QB rushing record of 1,206 set by Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson in 2019 during his MVP season. But it’s not clear he will get that opportunity when the Bears host the NFC North champion Vikings on Sunday. The Bears set a franchise record by extending their skid to nine games.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Nebraska at Michigan State, 7:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 6:00
Notre Dame at Boston College, 7:00 p.m.
Western Michigan at Kent State, 7:00 p.m.
Miami (OH) at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Cleveland Cavaliers 145, Chicago Bulls 134 – OT
Portland Trailblazers 135, Detroit Pistons 106
Indiana Pacers 122, Toronto Raptors 114
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots against Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)Cavaliers 145, Bulls 134 – OT – Mitchell scores 71 points, Cavs beat Bulls 145-134 in OT
Donovan Mitchell set a Cleveland record with 71 points, most by an NBA player in 17 years, and the Cavaliers rallied from 21 down to beat the Chicago Bulls 145-134 in overtime. Mitchell’s total matched the eighth-highest in league history and marked the most points by any player since Lakers great Kobe Bryant had 81 against Toronto on Jan. 22, 2006. Wilt Chamberlain owns the NBA record with 100 for Philadelphia against New York on March 2, 1962. Mitchell scored 13 points in the extra period after forcing OT by grabbing his own intentionally missed free throw and making a circus shot with three seconds left in regulation, tying the game at 130.
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic, left, guard Josh Hart, center, and forward Jerami Grant, right, react after Grant scored during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)Blazers 135, Pistons 106 – Grant scores 36, Blazers rout Pistons in Payton’s debut
Jerami Grant scored 36 points against his former team, Anfernee Simons added 30 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 135-106. Gary Payton II played 14 minutes in his Portland debut, finishing with seven points, four assists and two steals. The son of Hall of Fame guard Gary Payton missed the first 35 games this season following surgery for a core muscle injury. He signed with the Trail Blazers as a free agent after winning an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors last June. Grant was 12 for 17 from the field, including 5 of 8 from 3-point range, and Payton’s debut buoyed a Blazers team that had lost four of five. Bojan Bogdanovic had 21 points to lead Detroit.
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) makes a pass during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Indianapolis, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)Pacers 122, Raptors 114 – Mathurin, Hield lead Pacers past Raptors for 4th straight
Bennedict Mathurin scored 21 points and Buddy Hield added 19 to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 122-114 victory over the Toronto Raptors for their fourth consecutive victory. Myles Turner had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Tyrese Haliburton added 16 points and eight assists for the Pacers. T.J. McConnell scored 15 off the bench. Gary Trent Jr. scored 32 points and Pascal Siakam had 26 for Toronto. Scottie Barnes added 23. The Pacers, who shot 45% from the field, had a 50-36 edge in rebounds. With the score tied at 101 in the fourth quarter, Haliburton sank a 3-pointer to put the Pacers ahead for good.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan State 71, Northwestern 64
Today
Penn State at (14) Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
NCAAFB – College Football – Bowls
Yesterday
Mississippi State 19, Illinois 10 ReliaQuest Bowl – Tampa, FL
(17) LSU 63, Purdue 7 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl – Orlando, FL
(16) Tulane 46, (10) USC 45 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic – Arlington, TX
(11) Penn State 35, (8) Utah 21 Rose Bowl Game Presented by Prudential – Pasadena, CA
MHSAA – High School Sports
Tonight
Boys Basketball
New Buffalo at SB Career Academy, 7:15 p.m.
GR Wellspring Prep at Holland Black River, 7:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Hudsonville Unity Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Saginaw Nouvell, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Lakeshore at Niles, 7:15 p.m.
Marshall at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Potters House, 7:00 p.m.
Bangor Invitational
Wyoming Lee vs. Parchment, 5:30 p.m.
South Haven vs. Bangor, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Central Michigan 63, Michigan 61
CMU 63, Michigan 61 – Bass lifts Central Michigan to 63-61 upset win over Michigan
Reggie Bass drilled a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left and Central Michigan knocked off in-state rival Michigan 63-61 in the final non-conference game for both schools. Jesse Zarzuela’s 3-pointer with 16:14 left to play put Central Michigan in front, 36-35, and the Chippewas played with the lead for most of the remainder of the game. Jesse Zarzuela led Central Michigan (5-8) with 19 points and six rebounds. Bass hit 4 of 11 from beyond the arc and contributed 16 points and seven rebounds. Brian Taylor added 12 points, four rebounds and three assists. The Chippewas held a 44-32 advantage on the boards and pulled down 17 caroms off the offensive glass. Kobe Bufkin led Michigan (7-5) with 16 points. Hunter Dickinson knocked down 7 of 10 from the free-throw line and added 13 points.
Today
(14) Miami at Notre Dame, 2:00 p.m.
Buffalo at Michigan State, 6:00 p.m. Superhits 103..7 Cosy-FM
Eastern Michigan at South Carolina, 7:00 p.m.
Western Michigan at (15) Wisconsin, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday
Maryland at Michigan, 4:30 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 4:00
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan State 83, (4) Indiana 78
(5) Notre Dame 66, Miami 63
Michigan State’s Isaline Alexander, left, and Indiana’s Mackenzie Holmes vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 83-78. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)Michigan State 83, (4) Indiana 78 – Michigan State holds on to defeat No. 4 Indiana 83-78
Michigan State had four players score in double figures en route to take down previously unbeaten No. 4 Indiana 83-78 on Thursday. Kamaria McDaniel had 24 points to lead the Spartans, while Matilda Ekh and Taiyier Parks each had 18, and DeeDee Hagemann had 15 to go with eight assists. Mackenzie Holmes had 32 points and 12 rebounds for No. 4 Indiana.
Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles (5) shoots between Miami guards Ja’Leah Williams (12) and Haley Cavinder (14)during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)(5) Notre Dame 66, Miami 63 – No. 5 Notre Dame moves to 11-1, holds off Miami 66-63
Maddy Westbeld scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and No. 5 Notre Dame rallied in the fourth quarter to hold off Miami 66-63 on Thursday night. Sonia Citron scored 13, Olivia Miles added 12 and Lauren Ebo had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Irish. Notre Dame has won five straight. Destiny Harden had 12 points, nine rebounds and five steals for Miami. Haley Cavinder also scored 12 and Lashae Dwyer added 10 for the Hurricanes.
Sunday
Boston College at (5) Notre Dame, 12:00 p.m.
Chicago State at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Soccer – Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of soccer, has died. He was 82. Since 2021, he had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer discovered during a routine medical exam. Pelé was one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century. He won a record three World Cups with Brazil and was the standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” with the national team and his club Santos. His exuberance and mesmerizing moves transfixed generations of fans around the globe. His flair personified his country’s samba-style elegance. Late in his career, he helped popularize soccer in North America by joining the New York Cosmos.
Soccer – As ‘The King,’ Pelé enchanted fans and dazzled opponents
Pelé won a record three World Cups and was widely regarded as one of his sport’s greatest players. He was among the most recognizable figures in the world at the time of his death on Thursday. Pelé was among the game’s most prolific scorers and spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents. His grace, athleticism and moves were mesmerizing. He orchestrated a fast, fluid style of play that revolutionized soccer. He carried Brazil to soccer’s heights and became a global ambassador for his sport. His journey began on the streets of Sao Paulo state, where he would kick a sock stuffed with newspapers or rags.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Buffalo Sabres 6, Detroit Red Wings 3
St. Louis Blues 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1
Buffalo Sabres left wing Zemgus Girgensons (28) stick-checks Detroit Red Wings left wing Dominik Kubalik (81) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)Sabres 6, Red Wings 3 – Okposo scores 3 times as Sabres beat Red Wings 6-3
Kyle Okposo scored three times, Casey Mittelstadt had two goals and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 for their fifth straight victory. Jeff Skinner also scored for Buffalo, and Owen Power, Zemgus Girgensons and JJ Peterka each had two assists. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves and won his third straight start. Dominik Kubalik scored two goals for Detroit, which lost for the seventh time in nine games.
St. Louis Blues’ Ivan Barbashev, left, controls the puck as Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock (32) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)Blues 3, Blackhawks 1 – Rosen, Binnington spark Blues to 3-1 win over Blackhawks
Calle Rosen scored unassisted and Jordan Binnington stopped 21 shots to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-1 victory over the struggling Chicago Blackhawks. St. Louis is 9-0-2 the last 11 games against the Blackhawks, the longest point streak against Chicago in franchise history. St. Louis has outscored the Blackhawks 38-18. The Blues have also won five straight against Chicago. The Blackhawks have won just two games since last facing the Blues in November. Chicago is 1-10-0 its last 11 games and 2-17-1 in its last 20 games. Josh Leivo and Brendon Saad also scored for St. Louis. Patrick Kane scored for Chicago.
Saturday
Ottawa at Detroit, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday
San Jose at Chicago, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Indiana Pacers 135, Cleveland Cavaliers 126
Pacers 135, Cavaliers 126 – Haliburton, Hield combine for 11 3s, Pacers top Cavs 135-126
Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points, Buddy Hield made a 3-pointer three seconds into the game and added 25, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 135-126.
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
Cleveland at Chicago, 7:00 p.m.
Detroit at Minnesota, 8:00 p.m.
Monday
Chicago at Cleveland, 7:00 p.m.
Toronto at Indiana, 7:00 p.m.
Detroit at Portland, 10:00 p.m.
NBA – NBA suspends 11 players from Magic-Pistons scuffle
Detroit guard Killian Hayes and Orlando’s Moritz Wagner were each given multi-game suspensions for their roles in a scuffle, while the NBA suspended eight Magic players one game apiece for leaving the bench area during an altercation. Hayes, who struck Wagner in the back of the head, was given a three-game suspension without pay. Wagner was banned two games and the Pistons’ Hamidou Diallo was suspended one game by NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars — the former Pistons star player and executive. The fallout from the game in Detroit on Wednesday night was so large that the suspensions of the Magic players will be staggered so they have enough available players to play their next game.
NFL – National Football League – Week 17
Last Night
Dallas Cowboys 27, Tennessee Titans 13
Sunday
Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions, 1:00 p.m.
Indianapolis Colts at New York Giants, 1:00 p.m.
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers, 4:25 p.m.
NFL – Lions host Bears, needing win to keep playoff hopes alive
The Detroit Lions put themselves in the playoff picture by being one of the NFL’s hottest teams, winning six of seven and barely losing to Buffalo during a surprising and successful stretch. With a chance to potentially secure an NFC wild-card berth, the Lions went cold in Carolina and lost by two touchdowns. Detroit did not doom its chances, but it must close with wins over Chicago on Sunday at home and against wild-card contending Green Bay on the road next week to have a shot at being in the postseason for the first time since 2016.
NFL/NCAA – Big Ten – AP source: Big Ten’s Warren candidate for Bears president
Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren has spoken to the Chicago Bears about becoming the team’s next president and CEO. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the talks to The Associated Press. The Bears are searching for a president to replace the retiring Ted Phillips. Warren became the first Black commissioner of a Power Five college conference in 2020. His tenure includes the delayed 2020 football season during the pandemic and the Big Ten landing $7 billion media rights deal, along with the additions of USC and UCLA.
NCAAFB – College Football – Bowls
Yesterday
Minnesota 28, Syracuse 20 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl – Bronx, NY
(13) Florida State 35, Oklahoma 32 Cheez-It Bowl – Orlando, FL
(12) Washington 27, (20) Texas 20 Valero Alamo Bowl – San Antonio, TX
Today
Maryland vs. (23) NC State, 12:00 p.m. Duke’s Mayo Bowl – Charlotte, NC
Pittsburgh vs. (18) UCLA, 2:00 p.m. Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl – El Paso, TX
(21) Notre Dame vs. (19) South Carolina, 3:30 p.m. TaxSlayer Gator Bowl – Jacksonville, FL
Ohio vs. Wyoming, 4:30 p.m. Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl – Tucson, AZ
(6) Tennessee vs. (7) Clemson, 8:00 p.m. Capital One Orange Bowl – Miami, FL
Saturday
(5) Alabama vs. (9) Kansas State, 12:00 p.m. Allstate Sugar Bowl – New Orleans, LA
Iowa vs. Kentucky, 12:00 p.m. TransPerfect Music City Bowl – Nashville, TN
(2) Michigan vs. (3) TCU, 4:00 p.m. CFP Semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl – Glendale, AZ News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 3:00(1) Georgia vs. (4) Ohio State, 8:00 p.m. CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl – Atlanta, GA
NCAAFB – Notre Dame, South Carolina will look much different in bowl
No one should expect Notre Dame and South Carolina to look — or probably play — like they did late in the regular season. The teams are essentially shells of themselves right now. The 19th-ranked Fighting Irish and the 20th-ranked Gamecocks will be without several of their best players when they meet in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Friday. Their first matchup since 1984 is more like a preview of 2023 than a wrap of 2022. Notre Dame is switching quarterbacks and playing without All-American tight end Michael Mayer while South Carolina is even more short-handed.
NCAAFB – Rising stars: Michigan’s Moore, TCU’s Riley guide CFP teams
Michigan’s Sherrone Moore and TCU’s Garrett Riley will arrive at the Fiesta Bowl for a College Football Playoff semifinal Saturday between No. 2 Michigan and No. 3 TCU as rising-star offensive coordinators. A couple of millennials with old souls, Moore and Riley seem to be on a fast-track to head coaching jobs —- eventually. Neither is in a rush to move up, but it’s apparent bigger things lie ahead in their careers.
NCAAFB – Michigan graduate assistant a trailblazer for female coaches
Mimi Bolden-Morris of Michigan is believed to be the first female graduate assistant football coach at a Power Five school since the late 1980s. Bolden-Morris will be on the sideline Saturday when the second-ranked Wolverines play No. 3 TCU at the Fiesta Bowl in a College Football semfinal. The 23-year-old Bolden-Morris played basketball at Boston College and Georgetown. She reached out to college football programs across the country to inquire about potential opportunities. She works with the tight ends at Michigan.
NCAAFB – Confident Edwards a key cog for Michigan at Fiesta Bowl
Donovan Edwards is good and knows he’s good. The Michigan running back will tell you he’s good. It’s been hard to argue with his proclamations so far. Given a bigger role after Blake Corum’s injury, Edwards has thrived in the spotlight and will be a key cog in the No. 2 Wolverines’ bid to beat TCU in the Fiesta Bowl. Edwards shined in Michigan’s two biggest games of the season, running for 401 combined yards and three touchdowns in wins over Ohio State and Purdue. The Fiesta Bowl winner will play for a national championship.
MLB – Cubs finalize 2-year deal with catcher Tucker Barnhart
The Chicago Cubs have finalized a $6.5 million, two-year contract with Gold Glove-winning catcher Tucker Barnhart. Barnhart is expected to back up Yan Gomes. Willson Contreras was the starting catcher for Chicago last season, but he signed an $87.5 million, five-year contract with St. Louis during free agency. Barnhart returns to the NL Central after struggling in his only season with Detroit. He spent his first eight seasons with Cincinnati, winning Gold Gloves in 2017 and 2020. The Cubs have also signed Gold Glove winners Dansby Swanson and Cody Bellinger this offseason.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Grand Rapids Griffins at Milwaukee Admirals, 7:00 p.m.
Rockford Ice Hogs at Chicago Wolves, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
Chicago Wolves at Rockford Ice Hogs, 5:00 p.m.
Milwaukee Admirals at Grand Rapids Griffins, 6:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Tonight
Newfoundland Growlers at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m.
Cincinnati Cyclones at Indy Fuel, 7:00 p.m.
Fort Wayne Komets at Toledo Walleye, 7:15 p.m.
Saturday
Newfoundland Growlers at Kalamazoo Wings, 6:00 p.m.
Toledo Walleye at Cincinnati Cyclones 6:00 p.m.
Indy Fuel at Fort Wayne Komets, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Boys Basketball
Chuck Turner Classic at Battle Creek Central
B.C. Lakeview 51,. Harper Creek, 35
BC Central 54, BC Pennfield 50 – OT
Paw Paw 42, Niles 40
Brandywine 44, Bridgman 36
Girls Basketball
River Valley Tournament
Potterville 58, River Valley 37
Chuck Turner Classic at Battle Creek Central
BC Lakeview 38, Harper Creek 31
BC Central 53, BC Pennfield 42
Battle Creek St. Philip 58, Union City 50 – 3 OT
Paw Paw 87, Niles 17
Saturday
Boys Basketball
Otsego at Watervliet, 1:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 4 – OT
Detroit Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin (71) returns to the bench after scoring against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)Red Wings 5, Penguins 4 – OT – Walman scores in OT to lift Red Wings past Penguins, 5-4
Jake Walman scored at 2:13 of overtime and the Detroit Red Wings overcame an early four-goal deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Wednesday night. Walman, off the rush, tipped a rebound behind goaltender Casey DeSmith for his second goal of the season. Pittsburgh was coming a 5-1 road loss to the New York Islanders less than 24 hours earlier, while Detroit played its first game since Dec. 21. Dylan Larkin started the Detroit comeback in the second period with a power-play goal, and David Perron completed it with his third goal in three games. Joe Veleno and Jonatan Berggren also scored to help the Red Wings win consecutive games following a six-game losing streak. The Penguins started strong with four goals on 12 first-period shots.
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Buffalo Sabres, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues, 8:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Detroit Pistons 121, Orlando Magic 101
Chicago Bulls 119, Milwaukee Bucks 113 – OT
Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (41) works the ball against Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)Pistons 121, Magic 101 – Pistons end 6-game skid, win fight-marred game vs Magic
Alec Burks scored a season-high 32 points, Saddiq Bey added 28 and the Detroit Pistons overcame the ejection of two players after a scuffle to beat the Orlando Magic 121-101 and snap a six-game losing streak. Killian Hayes and Hamadou Diallo were thrown out after the fight just before halftime, Moritz Wagner was tossed for Orlando and took a shot to the back of the head from Hayes and appeared to be briefly knocked out. Jalen Duren finished with seven points and 18 rebounds for the Pistons, who got 76 points from their bench, which has led the NBA in scoring in December.
Chicago Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan (11) reacts after scoring against the Milwaukee Bucks during overtime in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Quinn Harris)Bulls 119, Bucks 113 – OT – DeRozan scores 42 points, Bulls beat Bucks 119-113 in OT
DeMar DeRozan scored 42 points and the Chicago Bulls rallied to beat Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks 119-113 in overtime Wednesday night. The Bulls trailed by 15 early in the fourth quarter, only to pull even in the closing minute of regulation. DeRozan scored 10 in overtime, Nikola Vucevic hit a 3 in the extra period and the Bulls beat one of the NBA’s best teams after losing to one of the worst — Houston — two nights earlier. Antetokounmpo matched a season high with 45 points and set one with 20 rebounds. He also committed two turnovers in the closing seconds of regulation, and the Bucks extended their season-high losing streak to four.
Tonight
Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – Week 17
Tonight
Dallas Cowboys at Tennessee Titans, 8:15 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Central Michigan at Michigan, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:30
NCAAHKY – College Hockey
Last Night
57th Great Lakes Invitational – Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids
Michigan Tech 3, Michigan State 2 – 3rd place game
Western Michigan 8, Ferris State 2 – Championship
NCAAFB – College Football – Bowls
Yesterday
Duke 30, UCF 13 Military Bowl Presented by Peraton – Annapolis, MD
Arkansas 55, Kansas 53 – 3 OT AutoZone Liberty Bowl – Memphis, TN
(15) Oregon 28, North Carolina 27 San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl–San Diego, CA
Texas Tech 42, Ole Miss 25 TaxAct Texas Bowl – Houston
Today
Minnesota vs. Syracuse, 2:00 p.m. Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl – Bronx, NY
Oklahoma vs. (13) Florida State, 5:30 p.m. Cheez-It Bowl – Orlando, FL
(12) Washington vs. (20) Texas, 9:00 p.m. Valero Alamo Bowl – San Antonio, TX
NCAAFB – With mix of blue-chips and 3-stars, Michigan develops top D
Michigan brings the third-ranked defense in the country into the its College Football Playoff semifinal against No. 3 TCU at the Fiesta Bowl. The unit is a mix of developmental success stories such as defensive end Mike Morris and defensive back Mike Sainristil and blue-chip recruits such as Mazi Smith and Will Johnson. Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter says the defense is a testament to coach Jim Harbaugh’s player development model. TCU offensive coordinator Garret Riley says beyond Michigan’s talent, the discipline of the Wolverines is the biggest challenge.
NCAAFB – Michigan’s Smith says he delayed applying for weapon permit
Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith is talking publicly for the first time since he was charged with felony gun possession during an October traffic stop. Smith says he was in the process of applying for a concealed-weapon permit. He says he had already taken the required eight-hour class and was several days away from turning in the necessary paperwork. He later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor. He has continued to play for the Wolverines, who face TCU in a College Football Playoff semifinal this weekend at the Fiesta Bowl.
NCAAFB – Freeman debut had ups, downs for Notre Dame as bowl arrives
Coach Marcus Freeman will lead No. 19 Notre Dame against No. 20 South Carolina in the Gator Bowl on Friday. A year ago, he was the new coach for the Fighting Irish. He tried to balance recruiting and preparations for a Fiest Bowl game against Oklahoma State. Notre Dame ended up blowing a big lead. Freeman says he has learned from the mistakes he made last December and throughout the 2022 season as he attempts to live up to expectations in South Bend.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(14) Michigan 76, Nebraska 59
Eastern Michigan 76, Hillsdale 61
(14) Michigan 76, Nebraska 59 – No. 14 Michigan win top Huskers, Barnes Arico wins 500th
Leigha Brown scored 20 points and No. 14 Michigan defeated Nebraska 76-59 on Wednesday night, giving coach Kim Barnes Arico her 500th career win. Jaz Shelley had 21 points to lead the Cornhuskers, who failed to get coach Amy Williams her 300th career win. Kiser scored seven points as Michigan opened the game with nine-straight points to lead 19-5 to start the 2nd quarter.
AHL – American Hockey League
Last Night
Rockford Ice Hogs 4, Grand Rapids Griffins 1
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Last Night
Cincinnati Cyclones 3, Kalamazoo Wings 1
Fort Wayne Komets 2, Toledo Walleye 1
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Earl McKee Holiday Classic at Benton Harbor
Kal. Loy Norrix 72, Ypsilanti Lincoln 47 – Consolation
Benton Harbor 71, GR Ottawa Hills 66 – Championship
Chuck Turner Classic at Battle Creek Central
Battle Creek Central 70, Ypsilanti Community 24
Bronson 62, Bellevue 59
River Valley Tournament
GR Forest Hills Eastern 89, River Valley 60
Potterville 71, Eau Claire 58
Girls Basketball
River Valley Tournament
Potterville 48, Cassopolis 32
Benton Harbor 51, River Valley 39
Chuck Turner Classic at Battle Creek Central
Coldwater 42, Battle Creek Central 29
Motor City Roundball Classic at Detroit Redfield
Dexter 58, Battle Creek Lakeview 40
Today
Boys Basketball
River Valley Tournament
River Valley vs. Eau Claire, 2:30 p.m.
Chuck Turner Classic at Battle Creek Central
B.C. Lakeview vs. Harper Creek, 4:00 p.m.
B.C. Pennfield vs. B.C. Central, 8:00 p.m.
Niles at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m.
Bridgman at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
River Valley Tournament
River Valley vs. Potterville, 1:00 p.m
Chuck Turner Classic at Battle Creek Central
B.C. Lakeview vs. Harper Creek, 4:00 p.m.
B.C. Pennfield vs. B.C. Central, 8:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Niles, 7:15 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Carolina Hurricanes 3, Chicago Blackhawks 0
Carolina Hurricanes’ Jesper Fast, second right, is congratulated on his goal by Hurricanes’ Jordan Martinook (48), and Jordan Staal (11) with Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) and Connor Murphy (5) nearby and during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)Hurricanes 3, Blackhawks 0 – Raanta, Hurricanes beat Blackhawks 3-0 for 9th straight win
Antti Raanta made 24 saves for his first shutout since March and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 on Tuesday night for their ninth consecutive victory. Martin Necas, Jesper Fast and Jordan Martinook scored to help the Hurricanes extend their franchise-record points streak to 15 games. Raanta, making his third consecutive start, had his 16th career shutout. He faced only seven shots in both the first and third periods. The Blackhawks were aiming for back-to-back wins for the first time since late October. They’ve lost nine of their last 10. Chicago goalie Petr Mrazek made 46 saves against one of his former teams.
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Pittsburgh Penguins, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Indiana Pacers 129, Atlanta Hawks 114
Indiana Pacers’ Oshae Brissett (12) grabs a rebound next to Atlanta Hawks’ AJ Griffin (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)Pacers 129, Hawks 114 – Hield makes 6 3-pointers as Pacers beat Hawks 129-114
Buddy Hield made six 3-pointers on his way to 28 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 129-114. Hield hit 11 of 16 shots, including 6 of 7 from deep. He leads the NBA with 132 3s this season. The Pacers led by 10 entering the fourth quarter and doubled that margin in about six minutes. Tyrese Haliburton had 23 points and seven assists. Myles Turner scored 18. John Collins had 26 points and 10 rebounds for the Hawks, who were without injured starters De’Andre Hunter and Clint Capela. Trae Young had 22 points and 10 assists.
Tonight
Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
NCAAFB – Power vs. speed: Michigan, TCU present unfamiliar challenges
No. 2 Michigan brings its smash-mouth ways into the College Football Playoff semifinal to face No. 3 TCU on Saturday. It’s tempting to boil down the Fiesta Bowl matchup to Big Ten power vs. Big 12 speed on each side of the ball, especially when the Wolverines’ offense is on the field. Both sides think that’s an oversimplification. While Michigan’s heavy personnel packages and towering offensive line isn’t what TCU is used to facing, the same can be said for the Wolverines going up against a Horned Frogs’ defense that regularly lines up with five defensive backs.
NCAAFB – College Football – Bowls
Yesterday
Buffalo 24, Georgia Southern 21 Camellia Bowl – Montgomery, AL
Memphis 38, Utah State 10 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl – Dallas, TX
East Carolina 53, Coastal Carolina 29 TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl – Birmingham, AL
Wisconsin 24, Oklahoma State 17 Guaranteed Rate Bowl – Phoenix, AZ
Today
UCF vs. Duke, 2:00 p.m. Military Bowl Presented by Peraton – Annapolis, MD
Kansas vs. Arkansas, 5:30 p.m. AutoZone Liberty Bowl – Memphis, TN
(15) Oregon vs. North Carolina, 8:00 p.m. San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl–San Diego, CA
Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss, 9:00 p.m. TaxAct Texas Bowl – Houston
NFL – Cardinals’ J.J. Watt indicates he’ll retire at end of season
Even though he’s still playing great football, it looks as if J.J. Watt is ready to call it a career. The three-time AP Defensive Player of the Year indicated Tuesday that he will retire at the end of the season, posting pictures of his wife and family on social media while writing: “Koa’s first ever NFL game. My last ever NFL home game. My heart is filled with nothing but love and gratitude. It’s been an absolute honor and a pleasure.” Watt and his wife, Kealia, became parents in October. Koa is the name of their son. The 33-year-old Watt was among the premier defensive players in the NFL during the early 2010s with the Houston Texans.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Notre Dame 59, Jacksonville 43
Notre Dame 59, Jacksonville 43 – Notre Dame beats Jacksonville, snaps 3-game losing streak
Marcus Hammond scored 15 points, Dane Goodwin added 12 points and Notre Dame beat Jacksonville 59-43 to snap a three-game losing streak. Notre Dame won a game with less than 60 points scored for the first time since Jan. 3, 2018. The Irish only had 21 points in the first half but scored 22 in the opening 10 minutes of the second. Notre Dame went ahead by double digits for the first time with 6:11 left in the second half. J.J. Starling and Cormac Ryan, two of Notre Dame’s top-three scorers, each went 0 for 5 from the field in the first half. Ryan started 0 for 7 until scoring at the 12:49 mark of the second half, but the three-point play came during a 15-2 run as Notre Dame built a 45-36 lead.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Tonight
(18) Michigan at Nebraska, 7:00 p.m.
Hillsdale at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAHKY – College Hockey
Last Night
57th Great Lakes Invitational – Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids
Western Michigan 8, Michigan Tech 1
Ferris State 4, Michigan State 2
Tonight
57th Great Lakes Invitational – Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids
Michigan State vs. Michigan Tech, 3:30 p.m. – 3rd place game
Western Michigan vs. Ferris State, 7:00 p.m. – Championship
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Earl McKee Holiday Classic at Benton Harbor Farnum Gym
Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills 65, Ypsilanti Lincoln 43
Benton Harbor 74, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 65
Cornerstone Holiday Tournament
East Kentwood 70, Parchment 37
Girls Basketball
Benton Harbor 59, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills 31
Kalamazoo Central 71, St. Clair Shores South Lake 33
Frankenmuth 35, Battle Creek Lakeview 31
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Earl McKee Holiday Classic at Benton Harbor Farnum Gym
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix vs. Ypsilanti Lincoln, 5:15 p.m. – 3rd place game
Benton Harbor vs. vs. Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills, 7:00 p.m. – Championship
Chuck Turner Classic at Battle Creek Central
Battle Creek Academy vs. Kalamazoo Heritage, 2:00 p.m.
Bellevue vs. Bronson, 4:00 p.m.
Ypsilanti vs. Battle Creek Central, 8:00 p.m.
River Valley Tournament
GR Forest Hills Eastern vs. River Valley, 1:00 p.m.
Eau Claire vs. Potterville, 2:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
River Valley Tournament
Cassopolis vs. Potterville, 4:00 p.m.
Benton Harbor vs. River Valley, 5:30 p.m.
Chuck Turner Classic at Battle Creek Central
Coldwater vs. Battle Creek Central, 6:00 p.m.
Motor City Roundball Classic at Detroit Redfield Prep
Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Dexter, 12:30 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – Week 16
Last Night
Los Angeles Chargers 20, Indianapolis Colts 3
Los Angeles Chargers’ Austin Ekeler (30) runs in for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)Chargers 20, Colts 3 – Chargers reach playoffs, beat Foles, overmatched Colts 20-3
Austin Ekeler scored on two 1-yard runs and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their first playoff berth since 2018, intercepting Indianapolis quarterback Nick Foles three times to beat the overmatched Colts 20-3. Justin Herbert threw for 235 yards and Cameron Dicker made two short field goals for the Chargers, who won their third straight after getting the help they needed this weekend from Las Vegas, Miami, New England and the New York Jets. Los Angeles won on the road on a Monday night for the first time in more than a decade. Indianapolis lost its fifth straight under interim coach Jeff Saturday.
NFL – Campbell: Lions will learn from loss, be ready for Bears
The Detroit Lions could have gained the advantage for an NFC wild-card playoff berth with a victory last weekend. They instead got run over by the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, 37-23. Detroit coach Dan Campbell doesn’t necessarily look at it as a bad thing. He’s trying to spin the outcome into a positive. The good news for the Lions is that most of the other contenders for the final two wild-card spots also lost over the weekend. Detroit plays its final home game against Chicago on Sunday, then heads to Green Bay for the regular-season finale.
NFL – Eberflus: Bears won’t consider sitting Fields rest of season
Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus insists the team won’t shut down quarterback Justin Fields for the remaining two games. Fields was hobbling at the end of Saturday’s 35-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills after someone stepped on his foot. His nonthrowing, left shoulder also bothered him during the game. That’s the same one he separated last month. But Eberflus said Monday sitting him the rest of the way is “absolutely not” a consideration because the Bears need to improve. The Bears matched the 1978 and 2002 teams for the franchise record with their eighth straight loss.
NFL – Another QB change for Colts produces same futile results
The Indianapolis Colts tried their third starting quarterback of the season Monday night. It didn’t make a difference. Indy’s struggling offense produced just one field goal and no third-down conversions. Nick Foles threw three interceptions and was sacked seven times. For the Colts, this kind of futility has been the norm regardless of whether Matt Ryan, Sam Ehlinger or Foles was behind center. And with only two games remaining in this season of futility, the Colts seem to be out of options.
NFL – Broncos fire rookie head coach Hackett after 4-11 start
The Denver Broncos have fired coach Nathaniel Hackett after 15 games. Hackett never was able to get quarterback Russell Wilson out of a season-long slump. The Broncos are 4-11 and have posted their sixth straight losing season and are missing the playoffs for a seventh consecutive season. Hackett replaced Vic Fangio last January but the Broncos got worse in almost every category under the first-time head coach. Players were told during a team meeting Monday that senior assistant coach Jerry Rosburg will serve as interim head coach.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Chicago Blackhawks at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAFB – College Football – Bowls
Yesterday
Quick Lane Bowl – Ford Field – Detroit
New Mexico State 24, Bowling Green 19
New Mexico State 24, Bowling Green 19 – New Mexico State holds off Bowling Green in Quick Lane Bowl
Diego Pavia threw for 167 yards and two touchdowns, and New Mexico State held off a late rally by Bowling Green to win the Quick Lane Bowl 24-19. The Aggies were up 24-7 late in the third quarter, but the Falcons closed the gap in the fourth quarter. It was 24-19 after a field goal, a safety off of a blocked punt and Camden Orth’s 19-yard touchdown pass to Tyrone Broden with 6:27 left. Bowling Green lost starting quarterback Matt McDonald early in the first quarter when he was hit late by Aggies safety Dylan Early while going out of bounds on a third-down run.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Los Angeles Clippers 142, Detroit Pistons 131 – OT
Houston Rockets 133, Chicago Bulls 118
New Orleans Pelicans 113, Indiana Pacers 93
Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (1) looks to pass the ball against Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)Clippers 142, Pistons 131 – OT – George, Clippers rally late, beat Pistons 142-131 in OT
Paul George scored 32 points and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 14-point deficit in the final 3:34 of regulation to beat the Detroit Pistons 142-131 in overtime. Terance Mann hit a tying jumper with 5 seconds left in regulation to cap a closing 16-2 run for the Clippers, who trailed 126-112 with 3:34 remaining. Los Angeles then outscored Detroit 14-3 in the extra period. Ivica Zubac added 12 points and 15 rebounds for Los Angeles, which has beaten Detroit eight straight times. The Clippers had seven players in double figures. Bojan Bogdanovic led Detroit with 23 points, including the Pistons’ only field goal of the last eight minutes.
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) celebrates with guard Jalen Green (4) after making a 3-point basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Quinn Harris)Rockets 133, Bulls 118 – Porter’s 36 points lead Rockets past Bulls 133-118
Kevin Porter Jr. scored a season-high 36 points and the Houston Rockets pulled away in the second half for a 133-118 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The Rockets sank 50 of 90 shots to help snap a five-game losing streak. DeMar DeRozan scored 31 points to lead Chicago, which had its three-game winning streak snapped. The Rockets blew an 18-point first-quarter lead but countered with a 17-1 run in the third to erase a 74-67 deficit.
Pelicans 113, Pacers 93 – Marshall leads short-handed Pelicans past Pacers, 113-93
Naji Marshall scored a career-high 22 points, Jonas Valanciunas had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans extended their winning streak to three games, beating the Indiana Pacers 113-93. Rookie Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers with 15 points in 22 minutes off the bench. Myles Turner scored 14 points for Indiana.
Tonight
Atlanta Hawks at Indiana Pacers, 7:30 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Jacksonville at Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – No. 1 Purdue headlines AP Top 25; Miami leaps, UNC returns
Purdue remained atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for a third straight week. The week also included preseason No. 1 North Carolina returning to the rankings at No. 25 and New Mexico cracking the poll for the first time in eight years. The Boilermakers earned 40 of 60 first-place votes in Monday’s new poll, while fellow unbeaten Connecticut earned the other 20 to sit at No. 2 in an unchanged top. Houston, Kansas and Arizona rounded out the top five. Miami made the week’s biggest jump by climbing eight spots to No. 14.
NCAAWBKB – No. 1 South Carolina women reach milestone in AP Top 25
South Carolina maintained its hold on top of The Associated Press women’s basketball poll. The Gamecocks have held the No. 1 spot for 27 consecutive weeks. That is the fifth longest run all-time. UConn has three of the top four streaks, including the record 51-week run from Feb. 18, 2008 to Dec. 10, 2010. Louisiana Tech has the second longest streak of 36 weeks. The top five teams remained unchanged as Stanford, Ohio State, Indiana and Notre Dame stayed behind the Gamecocks. South Carolina hosts Texas A&M on Thursday.
NCAAHKY – College Hockey
Tonight
57th Great Lakes Invitational – Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids
Western Michigan vs. Michigan Tech, 3:30 p.m.
Michigan State vs. Ferris State, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Earl McKee Holiday Classic at Benton Harbor Farnum Gym
Ypsilanti Lincoln vs. Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills, 5:15 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Benton Harbor, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills at Benton Harbor, 3:30 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – Week 16
Last Night
Jacksonville Jaguars 19, New York Jets 3
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) is tackled by New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)Jaguars 19, Jets 3 – Lawrence, Jaguars continue playoff push, outclass Jets 19-3
Trevor Lawrence leaped for a touchdown and the Jacksonville Jaguars continued their push toward the playoffs with their third straight victory, 19-3 over an embarrassed Zach Wilson and the New York Jets on a rainy, windy night. Lawrence finished 20 of 31 for 229 yards and ran for 51 yards and the score on seven carries for the Jaguars. Wilson was booed frequently before he was replaced in the third quarter by Chris Streveler, elevated from the practice squad before the game. Jacksonville would win the AFC South title with victories in its final two games.
Saturday
Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers, 1:00 p.m. Rock 107 WIRX 12:00
Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m.
New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday
Green Bay Packers at Miami Dolphins, 1:00 p.m.
Monday
Los Angeles Chargers at Indianapolis Colts, 8:15 p.m.
NFL – Bills try to clinch AFC East against Bears, eye No. 1 seed
The Buffalo Bills can clinch their third straight AFC East title when they meet the Bears in frigid Chicago on Saturday. And a No. 1 seed playoff seed is in sight. The Bills clinched their fourth straight playoff berth with last week’s win over Miami and would lock up the division with a win or tie against Chicago. A loss or tie by the Dolphins against Green Bay would also do it. Buffalo has the inside track toward the top seed in the AFC. Saturday’s game won’t be easy with the National Weather Service predicting a high of 10 degrees with gusting wind.
NFL – Lions at 7-7, Panthers at 5-9 are fighting for playoff spots
Jared Goff has the surging Detroit Lions in contention for a wild card spot. Sam Darnold and the Carolina Panthers still have plenty to play for as well, despite a 5-9 record. The teams clash in Charlotte on Saturday in a game that will impact NFC playoff scenarios. The Lions have won six of their last seven games and are just a half-game behind Washington in the race for the final wild card spot. The Panthers are coming off a home loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but still control their playoff destiny. If they win out, they’ll win the NFC South title and host a playoff game in January.
NFL – Bills try to clinch AFC East against Bears, eye No. 1 seed
The Buffalo Bills can clinch their third straight AFC East title when they meet the Bears in frigid Chicago on Saturday. And a No. 1 seed playoff seed is in sight. The Bills clinched their fourth straight playoff berth with last week’s win over Miami and would lock up the division with a win or tie against Chicago. A loss or tie by the Dolphins against Green Bay would also do it. Buffalo has the inside track toward the top seed in the AFC. Saturday’s game won’t be easy with the National Weather Service predicting a high of 10 degrees with gusting wind.
NFL – Bears CB Johnson questionable for Bills game with injury
Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is questionable for Saturday’s game against the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills because of a ring finger injury. Johnson was limited in practice on Thursday after being a full participant the previous day. Assuming he plays, Johnson has another tough assignment facing Stefon Diggs after going against Philadelphia’s A.J. Brown last week. Brown had nine receptions for a career-high 181 yards. Johnson made him work for it and broke up a season-best three passes.
NFL – NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ headed to YouTube beginning next season
The NFL has announced a multiyear agreement with Google for “NFL Sunday Ticket.” The package of out-of-market Sunday afternoon games will be distributed on YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels. The NFL was seeking $2.5 billion per season for the package, which has been on DirecTV since 1994. The satellite provider has paid $1.5 billion per year on an eight-year contract that expires at the end of this season. Besides Amazon, Apple and ESPN also expressed interest in “NFL Sunday Ticket.”
FILE – Michigan award-winning center Olusegun Oluwatimi plays during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Oluwatimi lost three friends and former teammates at Virginia and four days later, his father had surgery to remove a brain tumor. Oluwatimi endured the heartache and finished off a season that were better than his dreams. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)NCAAFB – Michigan’s Oluwatimi endured a heavy heart in standout year
Michigan center Olu Oluwatimi lost three friends and former teammates at Virginia and four days later, his father had surgery to remove a brain tumor. Oluwatimi endured the heartache and finished off a college football season that was better than his dreams. The graduate transfer wasn’t surprised the Wolverines had a successful season and that he won the Rimington Award as the college football’s best center. Oluwatimi didn’t expect to become the first Michigan player to win the Outland Trophy, which recognizes the top interior lineman on either side of the ball. Michigan plays TCU in the Fiesta Bowl for a shot a national title.
NCAA – Records: Ishbia pledged $14M to MSU on top of bigger gift
Under court order, Michigan State University has released records related to multimillion-dollar donations by two wealthy alumni. Mortgage executive Mat Ishbia pledged $14 million to MSU a year ago, on top of a $32 million gift announced earlier in 2021. The documents don’t reveal much that’s new. But Michigan State nonetheless fought their disclosure in a public records lawsuit filed by the Detroit Free Press. The newspaper won. Ishbia played on Michigan State’s 2000 national championship basketball team. He’s now in line to buy a majority stake in the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury for $4 billion.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Ottawa Senators, Postponed to 2/27/23
Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m.
MLB – White Sox acquire reliever Santos from San Francisco
The Chicago White Sox have acquired reliever Gregory Santos from the San Francisco Giants for minor league pitcher Kade McClure. Santos has made five appearances over the past two years for San Francisco. The 23-year-old right-hander has a 4.63 ERA over 35 appearances between Triple-A Sacramento and the Arizona Complex League Giants Black last season. He has a 3.56 ERA over 97 appearances, including 44 starts, in six minor league seasons with the San Francisco and Boston organizations. The 28-year-old McClure has a 4.03 ERA over 108 games and 59 starts in five minor league seasons with the White Sox.
MLB – AP source: Cubs, C Tucker Barnhart agree to $6.5M contract
The Chicago Cubs have bolstered their defense again, agreeing to a contract with Gold Glove-winning catcher Tucker Barnhart. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to the AP on condition of anonymity because it was pending a successful physical. Barnhart’s deal includes a $3.25 million salary for 2023 and a $3.25 million player option for 2024. The agreement includes escalators and performance bonuses that could make it worth $9.5 million over two seasons. The addition of Barnhart comes one day after the Cubs finalized a $177 million, seven-year contract with All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson.
AHL – American Hockey League
Last Night
Grand Rapids Griffins 8, Chicago Wolves 7 – OT
-Grand Rapids trailed 6-2 after the first period
Tonight
Cleveland at Grand Rapids, Postponed
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Last Night
Fort Wayne Komets 6, Kalamazoo Wings 1
NBAGL – NBA G-League
Last Night
NBA G-League Showcase Cup – Las Vegas, NV
Grand Rapids Gold 111, Birmingham Squadron 100
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Games were cancelled
Tonight
Games are cancelled
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan State 67, Oakland 54
North Carolina 80, Michigan 76
Florida State 73, Notre Dame 72
Western Michigan 61, Sienna Heights 41
Youngstown State 76, Central Michigan 65
Oakland’s Chris Conway, left, and Michigan State’s Jaxon Kohler chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)Michigan State 67, Oakland 54 – Michigan State pulls away from Oakland in second half
Joey Hauser scored 16 points, Jaden Akins added 15 and Michigan State pulled away in the second half for a 67-54 win over Oakland for the Spartans’ third straight win. Hauser made 4 of 5 3-point attempts and Hauser added three more from the arc as did Tyson Walker, who finished with 13 points. Mady Sissoko had a career-high 12 rebounds to go with nine points. The Spartans hot 49% including 10 of 22 on 3-pointers for 45%. Keaton Hervey led Oakland with 16 points and eight rebounds, Trey Townsend added 14 points and Blake Lampman 11.
North Carolina 80, Michigan 76 – Bacot scores 26, UNC beats Michigan at Jumpman Invitational
Armando Bacot scored 26 points on 11-of-16 shooting, RJ Davis hit four 3-pointers and finished with 19 points and North Carolina held on to beat Michigan 80-76 at the Jumpman Invitational. Caleb Love added 18 points, including four free throws in the closing seconds, for North Carolina. The Tar Heels have won four games in row. Kobe Bufkin led Michigan with 22 points on 7-of-10 shooting. Jett Howard made 6 of 12 from the field and finished with 17 points. The Wolverines used an 11-4 run to trim their deficit to 73-71 when Bufkin made a jumper with 1:23 to play. Davis answered with a runner off the glass 34 seconds later and Michigan got no closer.
Florida State 73, Notre Dame 72 – Cleveland’s double-double helps FSU beat Notre Dame 73-72
Matthew Cleveland hit 3 of 4 from 3-point range and finished with 19 points and 12 rebounds, Caleb Mills and Cameron Corhen scored 18 points apiece and Florida State beat Notre Dame 73-72. Cleveland hit three free throws to open the second half and made a pair of 3-pointers just 44 seconds apart to make it 51-46 with 15:51 to play and Florida State led the rest of the way. JJ Starling, a 6-foot-4 freshman guard, made 7 of 11 from the field, 2 of 3 from 3-point range and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line and finished with 20 points and three steals for Notre Dame.
WMU 61, SHU 41 – Lobsinger’s 12 lead Western Michigan by Siena Heights 61-41
Led by Owen Lobsinger’s 12 points, the Western Michigan Broncos defeated the Siena Heights Saints 61-41 on Wednesday. The Broncos improved to 4-8 with the win.
YSU 76, CMU 65 – Youngstown State defeats Central Michigan 76-65
Dwayne Cohill had 26 points in Youngstown State’s 76-65 victory against Central Michigan. Cohill had three steals for the Penguins. Malek Green added 16 points and Brandon Rush scored 15. Brian Taylor finished with 15 points for the Chippewas.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings 7, Tampa Bay Lightning 4
Nashville Predators 4, Chicago Blackhawks 2
Teammates celebrate with Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen (27) after his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Red Wings 7, Lightning 4 – Red Wings snap 6 game skid, take down Tampa Bay 7-4
Rookie forward Elmer Soderblom’s fourth goal of the season snapped a tie early in the third period and gave the Detroit Red Wings the lead for good as they downed the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-4 on Wednesday. With the victory, the Red Wings ended a season-high six-game losing streak (0-4-2). Their previous victory was a 4-2 verdict over the Lightning at Tampa Bay on Dec. 6. The Lightning are 7-3 in their last 10 games, with Detroit accounting for two of those losses.
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek makes a pad save on a shot by Nashville Predators’ Yakov Trenin during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Predators 4, Blackhawks 2 – Roman Josi scores as Predators beat skidding Blackhawks 4-2
Roman Josi and Thomas Novak scored in the third period, and the Nashville Predators handed Chicago its eighth straight loss with a 4-2 victory over the Blackhawks. Matt Duchene and Nino Niederreiter also scored as Nashville earned its second straight win since a six-game slide. Juuse Saros made 37 stops, including a terrific right pad save on Patrick Kane with about 16 minutes left. Chicago dropped to 3-18-4 in its last 25 games. It has been outscored 35-9 during its eight-game slide, matching its longest losing streak of the season.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Philadelphia 76ers 113, Detroit Pistons 93
Chicago Bulls 110, Atlanta Hawks 108
Indiana Pacers 117, Boston Celtics 112
Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, right, tries to get past Detroit Pistons’ Marvin Bagley III during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Sixers 113, Pistons 93 – Embiid leads balanced attack, 76ers beat Pistons, 113-93
Joel Embiid had 22 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers used a balanced scoring attack to extend their winning streak to six games with a 113-93 win over the Detroit Pistons. Tobias Harris had 17 points, despite early foul trouble, and James Harden added 15 points and eight assists for the Sixers. Philadelphia got double-figure scoring from six players, including De’Anthony Melton (12), Georges Niang (11) and Montrezl Harrell (10). Detroit was led by Jaden Ivey’s 16 points. Killian Hayes scored 12 and Saddiq Bey 11 for the Pistons, who have lost seven of their last eight games.
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu reacts after making a buzzer beater against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)Bulls 110, Hawks 108 – Ayo Dosunmu beats buzzer, Bulls beat Hawks 110-108
Ayo Dosunmu banked in a putback jumper as time expired and the Chicago Bulls rallied after blowing an 18-point lead to win their second straight game, 110-108 over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Dosunmu inbounded a pass from the Chicago sideline with four seconds remaining to DeMar DeRozan, who missed a jumper with an airball from the left baseline, but Dosunmu was in place to grab the rebound in the paint and score at the buzzer. DeRozan led Chicago with 28 points, Zach LaVine added 22 points and Nikola Vucevic had 20. Trae Young scored 34 points for Atlanta, and Dejounte Murray had 15 points and 10 assists.
Pacers 117, Celtics 112 – Haliburton scores 33 points, Pacers beat slumping Celtics
Tyrese Haliburton scored 33 points and the Indiana Pacers opened a 30-point lead in the first half before holding off the slumping Boston Celtics 117-112 on Wednesday night. Former Celtics player Aaron Nesmith had 15 points, Chris Duarte added 14 and Myles Turner had 10 to help the Pacers win for just the second time in six games. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 41 points after missing a game because of personal reasons, while point guard Marcus Smart sat out with a non-COVID illness. Jaylen Brown added 19 points and 10 rebounds for Boston, and Malcolm Brogdon had 18 points. Atop the NBA a week ago, the Celtics have dropped five of six.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(5) Notre Dame 85, Western Michigan 57
Eastern Michigan 66, Wright State 54
Notre Dame’s Olivia Miles (5) shoots as Western Michigan’s Hannah Spitzley (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday Dec. 21, 2022 in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)(5) Notre Dame 85, WMU 57 – No. 5 Notre Dame opens 2nd half on 17-0 run in 85-57 rout
Maddy Westbeld scored 10 points in four minutes and No. 5 Notre Dame started the second half on a 17-0 spree en route to a 85-57 win over Western Michigan. The 10-1 Fighting Irish led 38-30 at the half, but scored on seven of their first eight possessions during the third quarter with a trio of 3-pointers. The Broncos missed their first nine shots from the field in the period and saw their three-game winning streak snapped. Westbeld scored a season-high 23 points and had eight rebounds.
NFL – National Football League – Week 16
Tonight
Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, 8:15 p.m.
NFL – Bears not necessarily scheming for Fields to break record
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy says he hopes Justin Fields breaks the NFL single-season record for rushing yards by a quarterback. Getsy says the Bears won’t take Fields out of a game if he’s closing in on the record. But he also says the team won’t scheme for Fields to reach the mark. Fields has 1,000 yards rushing and has emerged as one of the NFL’s most exciting players. He needs 207 more yards to break Lamar Jackson’s mark from 2019, an average of 69 per game. The Bears started calling more runs for Fields after he struggled early in the season.
NFL – Suspicious package causes brief lockdown at Bears’ facility
The Chicago Bears’ practice facility was briefly on lockdown Wednesday because of a suspicious package. Team spokesman Brandon Faber says police were called. No one was allowed to leave or enter the team’s suburban campus for about an hour. The Bears practice about 30 miles north of Soldier Field. Chicago is scheduled to host the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills on Saturday.
NFL – Franco Harris, Steeler who caught Immaculate Reception, dies
Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris has died at the age of 72 just days before the 50th anniversary of the “Immaculate Reception.” His catch for the Pittsburgh Steelers is considered the most iconic play in NFL history. Harris ran for 12,120 yards and won four Super Bowl rings with Pittsburgh in the 1970s. The team’s dynasty began in earnest when Harris decided to keep running during a last-second heave by quarterback Terry Bradshaw in a playoff game against Oakland in 1972. His catch and run off a deflected pass gave the Steelers their first-ever playoff win. Harris’ son, Dok, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that his father died overnight. No cause of death was given.
MLB – Cubs, All-Star SS Swanson finalize $177 million, 7-year deal
All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson has joined the Chicago Cubs, finalizing a $177 million, seven-year contract. The addition of Swanson is the biggest of three major moves by the Cubs since the end of the season. Right-hander Jameson Taillon signed a $68 million, four-year contract, and 2019 NL MVP Cody Bellinger got a $17.5 million, one-year deal. The 28-year-old Swanson is coming off perhaps his best big league season, hitting .277 with 25 homers and a career-best 96 RBIs in 162 games for Atlanta.
MLB – Aaron Judge becomes Yanks captain, with Derek Jeter at side
Aaron Judge has been appointed captain of the New York Yankees after agreeing to a $360 million, nine-year contract to remain in pinstripes. Judge became the Yankees’ first captain since Derek Jeter retired at the end of the 2014 season. New York had six previous captains in the Steinbrenner family era: Thurman Munson, Graig Nettles, Willie Randolph, Ron Guidry, Don Mattingly and Jeter. Judge homered in his first big league at-bat for the Yankees in 2016, and the 6-foot-7 outfielder has become a larger-than-life figure in the Bronx.
Soccer – Pelé’s cancer worsens, kidneys and heart affected
Doctors say Pelé’s health has worsened during his hospital stay to regulate his cancer medication. The hospital says in a statement that Pelé’s cancer has advanced and that he is under “elevated care” related to “kidney and cardiac dysfunctions.” One of his daughters says the 82-year-old Brazilian soccer great will remain at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo for Christmas. Pelé is undergoing chemotherapy in his fight against cancer since he had a colon tumor removed in September 2021. Neither his family nor the hospital have said whether it had spread to other organs. Pelé led Brazil to victory the 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cups.
Soccer – Grant Wahl’s life celebrated at New York City gathering
Grant Wahl was remembered for his peripatetic life as a sportswriter, pursuit of social justice and lasting impact on family, friends and people he mentored. Wahl died at age 49 from aortic aneurysm on Dec. 10 while covering a World Cup match in Qatar. A two-hour celebration of his life at The Times Center on Wednesday drew several hundred people, including colleagues and soccer officials. Wahl’s wife, Celine Gounder, spoke along with his brother, Eric Wahl, and former Sports Illustrated colleagues.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Last Night
Kalamazoo Wings 4, Cincinnati Cyclones 3 – OT
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Buchanan 57, White Pigeon 40
Plainwell 53, Vicksburg 40
Girls Basketball
Buchanan 67, River Valley 26
Vicksburg 53, Plainwell 46
Kalamazoo Hackett 31, Gobles 27
Wrestling
SMAC Quad at St. Joseph
- St. Joseph 59, Mattawan 24
- St. Joseph 54, Battle Creek Central 24
- Lakeshore 63, Mattawan 15
- Lakeshore 77, Battle Creek Central 6
Otsego, Plainwell at Three Rivers
- Plainwell 40, Three Rivers 26
- Three Rivers 53, Otsego 28
Tonight
Games are cancelled
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Utah Jazz 126, Detroit Pistons 111
Chicago Bulls 113, Miami Heat 103
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) drives during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Jazz 126, Pistons 111 – Markkanen scores 38 to lead Jazz past Pistons 126-111
Lauri Markkanen scored 38 points, including a career-high nine 3-pointers, and the Utah Jazz defeated the Detroit Pistons 126-111. Jarred Vanderbilt added 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Jazz, who outscored Detroit 65-51 in the second half. Utah had at least 30 points in all four quarters. Jaden Ivey led Detroit with 30 points. Pistons rookie Jalen Duren had 15 points and 14 rebounds. He has at least 11 rebounds in seven straight games, matching Dwight Howard’s 2005 mark for the longest streak by a teenager.
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) passes the ball as Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, left, and forward Duncan Robinson, right, defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Bulls 113, Heat 103 – Bulls snap 4-game slide, top short-handed Heat 113-103
Nikola Vucevic had 29 points and 12 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls stopped a four-game slide by beating the short-handed Miami Heat 113-103. Zach LaVine scored 21 and Coby White added 14 for the Bulls, who used a 30-7 run in the second half to take control. Bam Adebayo made his first nine shots and scored 27 points for Miami. Adebayo also had 12 rebounds for the Heat, who got 19 from Tyler Herro, 18 from Haywood Highsmith, 14 from Victor Oladipo and 13 from Duncan Robinson.
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m.
NBA – Mat Ishbia agrees to buy Suns, Mercury for $4 billion
Mortgage executive Mat Ishbia has agreed in principle to buy the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury from embattled owner Robert Sarver for $4 billion. The sale is expected to take several weeks to complete. Ishbia is chairman, president and chief executive of United Wholesale Mortgage. He also is a former Michigan State basketball player and a member of the Spartans’ NCAA championship team in 2000. Sarver was suspended by the NBA in September over workplace misconduct that included racist speech and hostile behavior toward employees.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Tampa Bay Lightning at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
NCAAFB – College Football
Yesterday
FBS Bowls
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl – Boise, ID
Eastern Michigan 41, San Jose State 27
Eastern Michigan running back Samson Evans (22) stiff arms San Jose State linebacker Alii Matau (8) on a run in the first half of the Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)EMU 41, SJSU 27 – E. Michigan beats San Jose St. in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Taylor Powell threw for 298 yards and two touchdowns, Samson Evans rushed for a pair of scores and Eastern Michigan defeated San Jose State 41-27 in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. Eastern Michigan (9-4) won a bowl game for the second time in program history. The team last won a bowl game in 1987, beating San Jose State in the California Bowl. San Jose State (7-5) turned the ball over three times. It was first time this season that the Spartans had multiple turnovers in a game. Chevan Cordeiro led the Spartans offensively, completing 26 of 44 passes for 366 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions.
NFL – Bears’ Jenkins may practice this week after neck injury
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins might practice this week after being carted from the field with a neck injury. Jenkins was at the team’s practice facility Tuesday, two days after he was injured against the Philadelphia Eagles. Coach Matt Eberflus said “it’s a possibility” Jenkins practices this week with Chicago set to host the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills on Saturday. The Bears held a walkthrough on Tuesday. Jenkins was carted from the field and taken to a hospital during Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Jenkins went down while blocking for David Montgomery on a running play on the game’s opening drive.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Today
Sienna Heights at Western Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Oakland at Michigan State, 6:30 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 5:30
Youngstown State at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan at North Carolina, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Notre Dame at Florida State, 8:30 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
James Madison 78, Eastern Michigan 43
(19) Michigan 76, (6) North Carolina 68
Michigan State 98, Prairie View A&M 50
Michigan guard Leigha Brown celebrates three point basket against North Carolina during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)(19) Michigan 76, (6) North Carolina 68 – Brown scores 25, No. 19 Michigan rolls past No. 6 UNC 76-68
Fifth-year senior Leigha Brown had 25 points and eight rebounds, and 19th-ranked Michigan knocked off No. 6 North Carolina 76-68 on Tuesday night at the inaugural Jumpman Invitational. The 6-foot-1 Brown was 9 of 15 from the field and made three 3-pointers in her 113th career game for the Wolverines. Laila Phelia added 20 points for Michigan, which shot 46% from the field, while holding North Carolina to 32%. Deja Kelly had 15 points and Eva Hodgson had 13 for North Carolina, which couldn’t complete the comeback after falling behind by 23 points in the first half.
Today
Western Michigan at (5) Notre Dame, 12:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Wright State, 1:00 p.m.
MLB – Michael Lorenzen, Tigers finalize $8.5M, 1-year contract
Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Detroit Tigers finalized their $8.5 million, one-year contract. Lorenzen was 8-6 with a 4.24 ERA in 18 starts last season with the Los Angeles Angels. Since making his major league debut with the Cincinnati Reds in 2015, he is 31-29 with a 4.10 ERA. The 30-year-old Lorezen began his career as a starter before mostly pitching out of the bullpen for the Reds. He can earn an additional $1.5 million in performance bonuses for innings: $250,000 each for 100, 125, 150, 175, 195 and 205.
MLB – Bellinger looking forward to fresh start after joining Cubs
Cody Bellinger is looking forward to a fresh start with the Chicago Cubs and showing that he can once again be a productive hitter. He went from winning the NL MVP with the Dodgers in 2019 to being cut by Los Angeles in November. The years in between were marked by injuries and plummeting production. Bellinger says he will “be able to learn from” his experience. The Cubs hope he can experience a bit of a resurgence at the plate while giving them an elite glove in center field as they try to climb back toward contention. They finished third in the NL Central at 74-88. It was their second straight losing season after making the playoffs five of the previous six years, but they went 40-31 in their final 71 games.
FIFA – More than 25 million watched World Cup final in U.S.
Argentina’s dramatic World Cup final victory over France is the second most-watched soccer match of any kind in the United States. That’s according to early numbers from Nielsen, Fox and Telemundo. Sunday’s match had an English- and Spanish-language combined audience of 25,783,000. That trails the 2015 Women’s World Cup final that was watched by 26.7 million when the United States beat Japan 5-2. That match aired in prime time in most of the U.S. Fox’s numbers from Sunday should increase when the “match-only” rating is released later Tuesday.
Golf – Masters – Masters to keep criteria, invite all eligible players in ’23
The Masters is keeping its criteria the same for next year. That means 16 players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf will be at Augusta National to compete for a green jacket. Club chairman Fred Ridley says he’s disappointed in the fractured nature of golf. But he says the focus of the Masters is to bring the top players together from around the world. The 16 players from LIV Golf include six former champions and six who qualify by being in the top 50 in the world ranking. Ridley said the club still reserves the right to alter its criteria for 2024.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Tonight
Cincinnati Cyclones at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Lakeshore 40, Berrien Springs 29
- Jack Carlisle had 18 points to lead Lakeshore to a 40-29 win at Berrien Springs, J.J. Frakes added 13 in the Lancers first win of the season.
Brandywine 50, Our Lady of the Lake 24
- Brandywine’s Jeremiah Palmer had a game high 18 points as the Bobcats beat Our Lady of the Lake 50-24. Owen McLoughlin led the Lakers with 15 points.
Gull Lake 57, Plainwell 40
Paw Paw 56, Dowagiac 40
Concord (IN) 33, Edwardsburg 20
Eau Claire 82, Martin 36
South Haven 77, River Valley 48
Schoolcraft 78, Three Rivers 36
Hopkins 54, Allegan 45
Cassopolis 75, Bloomingdale 19
Comstock 75, Marcellus 56
GR West Michigan Aviation 77, Kalamazoo Christian 61
Saranac 45, Delton-Kellogg 37
Saugatuck 55, Byron Center Zion Christian 48
Mason 81, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 46
Portage Northern 46, Coldwater 35
Battle Creek Central 70, Lansing Everett 49
Galesburg-Augusta 55, Vermontville Maple Valley 43
Girls Basketball
Otsego 46, St. Joseph 39
- Despite at game high 23 points from St. Joseph Sophomore Jaslynn Ward, St. Joe fell at Otsego 46-39. Ward had 13 of her 23 points in the fourth quarter as the Bears comeback fell short. Eleah Hedstrom added 10 for St. Joe. Hailey Guerrant had 11 to lead Otsego.
Lakeshore 73, Berrien Springs 40
- Lakeshore jumped out to a 23-2 lead after the first quarter and never looked back in a 73-40 win over Berrien Springs. Lakeshore had 4 players in double figures, led by Ainsly Ashby’s game high 17 points. Paige Lies scored 16, Emily Lockman had 14 and Megan Wurster had 13. Aubreona Smith had 14 points to lead the Shamrocks.
Edwardsburg 43, Mattawan 32
Watervliet 46, Paw Paw 44
Dowagiac 48, Parchment 24
Plainwell 34, Gull Lake 33
Bangor 43, Fennville 40
GR South Christian 64, Kalamazoo Christian 38
Muskegon Western Michigan Christian 33, Martin 31
Three Rivers 43, Schoolcraft 22
Cassopolis 55, Bloomingdale 34
Mendon 29, Decatur 16
White Pigeon 31, Lawrence 28
Kalamazoo Central 64, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 50
Coldwater 41, Portage Northern 37
Galesburg-Augusta 48, Vermontville Maple Valley 16
Hopkins 47, Allegan 32
Saugatuck 42, Bryon Center Zion Christian 31
Today
Boys Basketball
White Pigeon at Buchanan, 5:45 p.m.
Vicksburg at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m.
Gobles at Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
River Valley at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Vicksburg, 7:15 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Wrestling
Lakeshore, Mattawan, Battle Creek Central at St. Joseph, 5:00 p.m.
Otsego, Plainwell, Sturgis at Three Rivers, 6:00 p.m.
Allegan, Gobles, Martin at Delton-Kellogg, 6:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Washington Capitals 4, Detroit Red Wings 3 – OT
Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) scores a goal past Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Capitals 4, Red Wings 3 – OT – Orlov scores in OT, Caps hand Red Wings 6th straight loss
Nic Dowd scored twice in 11 seconds, Dmitry Orlov had the overtime winner and the Washington Capitals won their second in a row by beating the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 with Alex Ovechkin still waiting for his next major milestone. Ovechkin, for a third consecutive game, was unable to score his 801st goal and tie Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career list. He remained stuck on 800 with Howe’s sons Mark and Marty in attendance. Even without a goal from Ovechkin, the Capitals will take the victory on Orlov’s goal with 21.3 seconds left in 3-on-3 overtime. The Red Wings have lost six in a row.
NFL – National Football League – Week 15
Yesterday
Green Bay Packers 24, Los Angeles Rams 12
Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (28) celebrates a touchdown against the Los angles Rams in the first half of an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis. Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)Packers 24, Rams 12 – Packers defeat Rams 24-12 to keep playoff hopes alive
A.J. Dillon ran for two scores, Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass to Aaron Jones and the Green Bay Packers kept their playoff hopes afloat with a 24-12 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Dillon put Green Bay ahead for good with an 8-yard touchdown run in the second quarter and also scored from 1 yard out in the third period. He left midway through the second half to be evaluated for a concussion. Rodgers went 22 of 30 for 229 yards with a touchdown and interception to win his ninth straight “Monday Night Football” start.
NFL – AP source: Eagles QB Hurts suffers sprained right shoulder
A person with knowledge of the matter says Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a sprained right shoulder and his status for Philadelphia’s game at Dallas is uncertain. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the injury. Hurts has led the Eagles to a 13-1 mark and the best record in the NFL. The 24-year-old has morphed into a serious NFL MVP candidate in his second season as a starter.
NFL – Bears’ Jenkins out of hospital after injuring neck in game
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins has been released from the hospital and was seeing specialists Monday, a day after he was carted from the field with a neck injury during a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Coach Matt Eberflus called the news “encouraging,” but had few details about the extent of the injury. He said Jenkins was released from the hospital on Sunday and was seeing specialists to “double-check and cross-check everything.” Whether Jenkins will play again this season was not clear. Jenkins went down while blocking for David Montgomery on a running play.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Utah Jazz at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m.
NCAAFB – College Football
Today
FBS Bowls
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl – Boise, ID
Eastern Michigan vs. San Jose State, 3:30 p.m.
RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl – Boca Raton, FL
Toledo vs. Liberty, 7:30 p.m.
NCAAFB – TCU QB Max Duggan heading to NFL draft after playoff
TCU quarterback and Heisman Trophy runner-up Max Duggan will head to the NFL draft after the College Football Playoff. Duggan has started 41 games during his four seasons at TCU. The senior could have returned for another season because all players were granted an extra year of eligibility after the 2020 season was altered by the pandemic. The Horned Frogs play Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. The winner will play for the national championship.
NCAAMBKB – Purdue holds top spot; UConn climbs to No. 2
Purdue maintained its grasp on No. 1 in the AP men’s college basketball poll on Monday, receiving 40 of the 60 first-place votes from a national media panel after knocking off Davidson in its only game last week. That allowed the Boilermakers to hold the top spot for a second consecutive week. But after then-No. 2 Virginia lost to Houston, UConn leaped into second place and scooped up the remaining 20 first-place votes. The Huskies were unranked in the preseason. The rest of the top five were Houston, Kansas and Arizona. Marquette entered the poll at 23 and Arizona State at 25.
NCAAWBKB – St. John’s cracks Top 25 for 1st time since 2015
St. John’s is ranked in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll for the first time since 2015. The Red Storm is No. 25 after winning its first 11 games to match a school record. South Carolina remains a unanimous No. 1, receiving all 28 first-place votes from a national media panel. The top five was unchanged with Stanford, Ohio State, Indiana and Notre Dame following the Gamecocks. North Carolina and North Carolina State are sixth and seventh. Virginia Tech, UConn and LSU round out the top 10.
| AP MEN’S TOP 25 | | 1 | Purdue (40) | 11-0 | | 2 | UConn (21) | 12-0 | | 3 | Houston | 11-1 | | 4 | Kansas | 10-1 | | 5 | Arizona | 10-1 | | 6 | Virginia | 8-1 | | 7 | Texas | 9-1 | | 8 | Tennessee | 9-2 | | 9 | Alabama | 9-2 | | 10 | Arkansas | 10-1 | | 11 | Gonzaga | 9-3 | | 12 | Baylor | 8-2 | | 13 | UCLA | 10-2 | | 14 | Duke | 10-2 | | 15 | Mississippi State | 11-0 | | 16 | Illinois | 8-3 | | 17 | Wisconsin | 9-2 | | 18 | Indiana | 8-3 | | 19 | Kentucky | 7-3 | | 20 | TCU | 9-1 | | 21 | Virginia Tech | 11-1 | | 22 | Miami | 11-1 | | 23 | Auburn | 9-2 | | 24 | Marquette | 9-3 | | 25 | Arizona State | 11-1 | | AP WOMEN’S TOP 25 | | 1 | South Carolina (28) | 11-0 | | 2 | Stanford | 11-1 | | 3 | Ohio State | 11-0 | | 4 | Indiana | 11-0 | | 5 | Notre Dame | 9-1 | | 6 | North Carolina | 9-1 | | 7 | NC State | 11-1 | | 8 | Virginia Tech | 10-1 | | 9 | UConn | 8-2 | | 10 | LSU | 12-0 | | 11 | UCLA | 11-1 | | 12 | Utah | 10-0 | | 13 | Iowa | 9-3 | | 14 | Iowa State | 8-2 | | 15 | Maryland | 9-3 | | 16 | Oregon | 9-1 | | 17 | Arkansas | 13-0 | | 18 | Arizona | 9-1 | | 19 | Michigan | 10-1 | | 20 | Kansas | 10-0 | | 21 | Creighton | 8-2 | | 22 | Gonzaga | 10-2 | | 23 | Oklahoma | 9-1 | | 24 | Baylor | 8-3 | | 25 | St. John’s | 11-0 |
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Today
Eastern Michigan at James Madison, 3:00 p.m.
(19) Michigan at North Carolina, 7:00 p.m.
Prairie View A&M at Michigan State, 7:00 p.m.
MLB – Cubs, right-hander Taillon finalize 4-year contract
The Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon have finalized a four-year contract worth roughly $68 million. The announcement Monday comes nearly two weeks after the sides agreed to the deal. The Cubs also have added All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson and 2019 NL MVP Cody Bellinger this offseason. The 31-year-old Taillon is coming off a solid season with the New York Yankees, going 14-5 with a 3.91 ERA. He matched his career high with 32 starts and worked 177 1/3 innings, his best total since he logged 191 innings in 2018. The move puts Taillon back in the NL Central after he began his career with Pittsburgh. Taillon made his major league debut in 2016 and went 29-24 with a 3.67 ERA in 82 starts in his first four seasons with the Pirates.
FILE – Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tom Browning, center, waves from a roof on Sheffield Avenue across from Wrigley Field in Chicago as he watches the Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs, July 7, 1993. Browning was not scheduled to pitch. Browning, an All-Star pitcher who threw the only perfect game in Cincinnati Reds history and helped them win a World Series title, died on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. He was 62. (AP Photo/John Swart, File)MLB – Tom Browning, pitched perfect game for Reds, dies at 62
Tom Browning, an All-Star pitcher who threw the only perfect game in Cincinnati Reds history and helped them win the 1990 World Series title, has died. He was 62. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office announced Browning’s death on Twitter, saying he died Monday at his home in Union, Kentucky. No cause was given. The Sheriff’s Office said foul play is not suspected. The Reds issued a statement mourning Browning after being in contact with a member of his family, team spokesman Rob Butcher said. Known as a colorful character, Browning retired all 27 batters he faced in a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Riverfront Stadium on Sept. 16, 1988. He also won Game 3 of the 1990 World Series in Oakland.
FIFA – Huge crowds welcome Argentina team after World Cup victory
Thousands of fans have lined up in the middle of the night to try to get a glimpse of the Argentina soccer team that won one of the greatest World Cup finals ahead what is scheduled to be a day of celebrations in Buenos Aires. Members of the team, led by captain Lionel Messi, were all smiles as they descended from the plane in Ezeiza, right outside Argentina’s capital, shortly before 3 a.m. Tuesday. Messi was the first player from the plane carrying the World Cup, flanked by coach Lionel Scaloni, who put his arm around the captain as they walked past a sign “Thank you, champions.” The players were welcomed by rock band La Mosca singing “Muchachos,” an unofficial anthem for Argentine fans.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Last Night
Women’s Basketball
Owens Community College 77, Southwestern Michigan 51
Men’s Basketball
Owens Community College 69, Southwestern Michigan 51
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Grand Rapids Union 72, Benton Harbor 63
Kalamazoo Phoenix 73, Countryside Academy 58
Buchanan 51, Constantine 38
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 74, Lansing Sexton 69
Marcellus 52, Gobles 51
Decatur 37, Climax-Scotts 32
Concord 48, Sturgis 40 – OT
Girls Basketball
Brandywine 57, Our Lady of the Lake 32
Buchanan 67, Constantine 16
Gobles 51, Marcellus 17
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Lakeshore at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Brandywine at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Dowagiac, 7:15 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Elkhart Concord (IN), 7:45 p.m.
Eau Claire at Martin, 7:00 p.m.
River Valley at South Haven, 7:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Three Rivers, 7:00 p.m.
Allegan at Hopkins, 7:15 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Hartford at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Comstock at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
Decatur at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Lawrence at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
GR West Michigan Aviation at Kalamazoo Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Saranac, 7:00 p.m.
Byron Center Zion Christian at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Mason, 6:30 p.m.
Coldwater at Portage Northern, 7:15 p.m.
Charlotte at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Lansing Everett at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Vermontville Maple Valley, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
St. Joseph at Otsego, 7:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Lakeshore, 6:30 p.m.
Coloma at South Haven, 7:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Watervliet, 7:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Parchment, 7;00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Plainwell, 7:00 p.m.
Bangor at Fennville, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at GR South Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Martin at Muskegon Western Michigan Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
Cassopolis at Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m.
Marcellus at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Mendon at Decatur, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 5:45 p.m.
Portage Northern at Coldwater, 7:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Vermontville Maple Valley, 5:45 p.m.
Hopkins at Allegan, 7:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Bryon Center Zion Christian, 7:00 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – Week 15
Yesterday
Detroit Lions 20, New York Jets 17
Philadelphia Eagles 25, Chicago Bears 20
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) returns a punt for a touchdown against the New York Jets during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)Lions 20, Jets 17 – Goff stuns Jets late as Lions hold on for 20-17 victory
Jared Goff threw a go-ahead 51-yard touchdown pass to Brock Wright on fourth-and-inches with 1:49 remaining and the Detroit Lions held on for a 20-17 victory over Zach Wilson and the New York Jets. Wilson and the Jets had one more chance to tie or win in his return as the starting quarterback. Wilson completed a 20-yard throw to Elijah Moore for a first down and Robert Saleh called a timeout with 1 second remaining. The Jets sent out Greg Zuerlein for a potential tying 58-yard field goal but his kick was wide left to send the Lions to their third straight win. Kalif Raymond scored on a 47 punt return touchdown in the first quarter for Detroit, who have won 6 of their last 7 games.
Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Eagles 25, Bears 20 – Hurts runs for 3 TDs as Eagles squeeze by Bears 25-20
Jalen Hurts tied a career high by running for three touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the struggling Chicago Bears 25-20. The Eagles, with the best record in the NFL, made just enough plays to come away with a tighter-than-anticipated win. Hurts ran for 61 yards and threw for 315 yards with two interceptions. Chicago’s Justin Fields rushed for 95 yards to reach exactly 1,000 on the season, joining Michael Vick and Lamar Jackson as the only quarterbacks to rush for 1,000 or more. He also set a franchise single-season rushing record for a QB. But the Bears lost their seventh straight game.
Other NFL Scores
San Francisco 21, Seattle 13
Minnesota 39, Indianapolis 36, OT
Cleveland 13, Baltimore 3
Buffalo 32, Miami 29
Jacksonville 40, Dallas 34, OT
Kansas City 30, Houston 24, OT
New Orleans 21, Atlanta 18
Pittsburgh 24, Carolina 16
Denver 24, Arizona 15
Las Vegas 30, New England 24
Cincinnati 34, Tampa Bay 23
L.A. Chargers 17, Tennessee 14
N.Y. Giants 20, Washington 12
Tonight
Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers, 8:15 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Yesterday
Brookly Nets 124, Detroit Pistons, 121
Minnesota Timberwolves 150, Chicago Bulls 126
New York Knicks 109, Indiana Pacers 106
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) takes a shot against Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Detroit. The Nets defeated the Pistons 124-121. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)Nets 124, Pistons 121 – Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving lead Nets past Pistons, 124-121
Kevin Durant scored a career-high 26 of his 43 points in the third quarter, helping the Brooklyn Nets overcome a 17-point halftime deficit in a 124-121 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Kyrie Irving added 38 points in Brooklyn’s seventh straight victory over Detroit. Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pistons with 26 points. Durant was 8 of 10 from the floor, going 3 of 3 on 3-pointers and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line as he outscored the Pistons 26-25 in the third.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Nathan Knight (13) goes up to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)Timberwolves 15, Bulls 126 – Timberwolves beat Bulls 150-126 to break team scoring mark
Anthony Edwards had season highs with 37 points and 11 assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves broke the franchise record for points in a game, routing the Chicago Bulls 150-126 on Sunday night. D’Angelo Russell added 28 points after missing two games and Minnesota made a season-high 23 pointers to roll past Chicago despite missing four regulars. Rudy Gobert missed his second straight game because of a sprained left ankle. Karl-Anthony Towns (right calf strain) and top reserves Jordan McLaughlin (left calf strain) and Taurean Prince (right shoulder) also sat out. DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 29 points.
Knicks 109, Pacers 106 – Knicks rally to beat Pacers 109-106 for 7th straight victory
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Julius Randle made six free throws in the final minute and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 109-106 on Sunday for their NBA-best seventh consecutive victory. The 19th and final lead change came in the final minute, when Randle made two foul shots with 45.6 seconds remaining for a 105-104 lead. After the teams exchanged turnovers, Randle hit four more free throws in the final two possessions. The Pacers missed a shot from just inside half-court at the buzzer. Randle finished with 25 points and 14 rebounds. RJ Barrett added 24 points. Buddy Hield and Aaron Nesmith each had 23 points for Indiana.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
New York Rangers 7, Chicago Blackhawks 1
New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko shoots the puck on Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)Rangers 7, Blackhawks 1 – Panarin leads surging Rangers to 7-1 win over Blackhawks
Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists, Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-1 for their seventh straight win. Vincent Trocheck, Filip Chytil and Kappo Kakko each had a goal and an assist, and Vitali Kravtsov, Braden Schneider and Jacob Trouba also scored for the Rangers. Adam Fox had three assists, and Alexis Lafreniere and Mika Zibanejad each had two. Philipp Kurashev scored for Chicago and Arvid Soderblom finished with 19 saves. The Rangers have not lost since a 5-2 defeat at home to the Blackhawks on Dec. 3. Chicago has lost seven straight since then and is 1-14-1 since mid-November.
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Washington Capitals, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAFB – College Football
Saturday
FBS Bowls
Division II National Championship
Ferris State 41, Colorado Mines 14
Ferris State slot receiver Marcus Taylor (1) runs up the field to gain yardage in the first half of the NCAA Division II college football championship against Colorado School of Mines on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 in McKinney, Texas. (AP Photo/Emil T. Lippe)FSU 41, CSM 14 – Ferris State wins 2nd straight NCAA Division II title
Carson Gulker scored on three short runs, Sidney McCloud had a pick-6 and Ferris State rolled past Colorado School of Mines 41-14 to successfully defend its NCAA Division II national championship. Ferris was in its third national title game in four years, winning its first title last year to complete a 14-0 season. Gulker scored on a 2-yard run to complete a seven-play, 79-yard drive for a first-quarter score then the Bulldogs followed with a 20-point second quarter on Eddie Jewett’s field goals of 33 and 22 yards, CJ Jefferson’s 19-yard run and McCloud’s 31-yard return for a 27-0 lead. The Orediggers didn’t score until there was just over a minute left in the third quarter on John Matocha’s 10-yard pass to Michael Zeman.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Yesterday
Iowa State 73, Western Michigan 57
Eastern Michigan 79, Detroit Mercy 77
Missouri State 79, Central Michigan 58
Georgia 77, Notre Dame 62
Iowa State 73, WMU 57 – Grill scores 14, Iowa State stops Western Michigan 73-58
Caleb Grill scored 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting with three 3-pointers and Iowa State cruised to a 73-57 win over Western Michigan. Jarren Holmes added 10 points for the Cyclones as all 11 players scored. Lamar Norman Jr. hit 6 3-pointers and scored 24 points for the Broncos.
EMU 79, UDM 77 – Eastern Michigan spoils big night from Detroit Mercy’s Davis
Emoni Bates and Tyson Acuff scored 19 points apiece and Eastern Michigan spoiled a big night by Detroit Mercy’s Antoine Davis in a 79-77 victory over the Titans. Davis scored 30 points for Detroit Mercy (5-7) to zip past Bradley’s Hersey Hawkins (3,008) into 10th place on the all-time scoring list. Davis, who came in averaging 24.3 points per game, upped his points total to 3,031. He passed Hawkins on a 3-pointer with 16:37 left in the first half. Davis needs 28 points to pass Saint Peter’s Keydren Clark for ninth place. Davis and former Washington Huskies women’s standout Kelsey Plum are the only two players to top 3,000 points and 500 assists in an NCAA Division I career. Davis also extended his NCAA double-digit scoring streak to 123 straight games.
Georgia 77, Notre Dame 62 – Bridges, Abdur-Rahim lead Georgia past Notre Dame 77-62
Braelen Bridges scored 18 points, Jabri Abdur-Rahim posted a double-double off the bench and Georgia breezed to a 77-62 victory over Notre Dame. Bridges sank all nine of his shots from the floor and added six rebounds for the Bulldogs (8-3). Abdur-Rahim finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Matthew Moncrieffe made all six of his shots and scored 15. Terry Roberts had 10 points, five assists and three steals. Nate Laszewski led the Fighting Irish (7-4) with 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting with four 3-pointers. Cormac Ryan pitched in with 15 points, six rebounds and four assists. JJ Starling scored 14. Moncrieffe had 10 points to send Georgia into halftime with a 41-36 lead.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Yesterday
Michigan State 91, Detroit Mercy 41
Eastern Illinois 78, Central Michigan 67
(5) Notre Dame 63, (6) Virginia Tech 52
Notre Dame’s Maddy Westbeld (21) shoots over Virginia Tech’s Cayla King (22) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)(5) Notre Dame 63, (6) Virginia Tech 52 – Miles scores 16, No. 5 Notre Dame beats No. 6 Virginia Tech
Olivia Miles had 16 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists and five steals to lead No. 5 Notre Dame to a 63-52 victory over No. 6 Virginia Tech on Sunday. Miles scored 13 points in the second half as the Irish (9-1, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) rallied from a three-point deficit entering the fourth quarter. Georgia Amoore led the Hokies (10-1, 1-1) with 20 points. Elizabeth Kitley added 16 points and 20 rebounds for Virginia Tech, which was seeking its third victory ever over a Top 5 team. Lauren Ebo added 15 points for the Irish.
MLB – Judge’s 62nd home run ball sells for $1.5 million at auction
The ball New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit for his American League-record 62nd home run has sold for $1.5 million at auction. The price is the second highest paid for a baseball auction, according to Goldin Executive Chairman and Founder Ken Goldin. He identified the buyer as a prominent Midwestern businessman and collector. Bidding on the ball opened on Nov. 29 and ended Saturday. The minimum opening bid was set at $1 million. The home run ball was consigned to Goldin in November by Cory Youmans, who was initially offered $3-million just after the game.
Venus Williams awarded wild-card entry for Australian Open
Venus Williams has been awarded a wild-card entry to play at the Australian Open next month. It will be 25 years after she played the Grand Slam tournament for the first time. The 42-year-old Williams has reached the final twice in Australia, including a loss to her younger sister, Serena, in the 2017 championship match. She will be contesting the season-opening major for the 22nd time. Venus and Serena Williams combined to win the Australian Open women’s doubles title four times and Venus also won the mixed doubles title in 1998. Serena Williams will not be contesting the Jan. 16-29 tournament at Melbourne Park after announcing at the U.S. Open that she was ready to evolve away from tennis.
FIFA – World Cup 2020 – Qatar
Saturday
3rd Place Match
Croatia 2, Morocco 1
Sunday
World Cup Finals
Argentina 3, France 3 PKS ARG 4, FRA 2
ARG 3, FRA 3 – ARG PKS 4-2 – Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties
Lionel Messi finally won the biggest prize in soccer. Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout to claim a third World Cup title despite Kylian Mbappé scoring the first hat trick in a final in 56 years. Gonzalo Montiel scored the clinching penalty as Argentina won after a 3-3 draw. Messi’s once-in-a-generation career is complete now that he is finally a World Cup champion. Messi is definitively in the pantheon of soccer’s greatest ever players alongside Pelé and Diego Maradona. Europe’s run of four straight World Cup winners dating to 2006 came to an end.
FIFA – World Cup in Qatar sets scoring record with 172 goals
The six-goal final between France and Argentina set a World Cup record of 172 at this year’s tournament. The previous tournament record of 171 goals was set in 1998 and 2014. The 1998 tournament in France was the first edition in the current 64-game, 32-team format. A new record is likely to be set at the 2026 World Cup. The tournament has been expanded to 48 teams playing either 80 or 104 games. Argentina and France drew 3-3 through extra time to set the record in this year’s final at Lusail Stadium.
FIFA – 2026 World Cup hosts take diplomatic handover from Qatar
A diplomatic delegation from the three host countries of the 2026 World Cup were in Qatar for a handover ceremony ahead of the final between France and Argentina. The United States, Mexico and Canada will stage soccer’s biggest event in less than 3½ years. U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who led a presidential delegation to the final, says “we could not be more excited.” Greenfield says Qatar “set the standards high.” The 2026 tournament will be played in 11 American cities, three in Mexico and two in Canada.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Saturday
Girls Basketball
Tri-State Holiday Classic at Southwestern Michigan College
Benton Harbor 36, Country Club Hills Hillcrest (IL) 29
Dowagiac 46, South Bend Riley (IN) 17
Elkhart Christian (IN) 66, Edwardsburg 52
South Bend Riley (IN) 43, Niles 29
Country Club Hills Hillcrest (IL) 36, Lawton 19
Sunday
Boys Basketball
Mattawan 48, Detroit Douglass 44
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Benton Harbor at Grand Rapids Union, 7:00 p.m.
Lansing Sexton vs. Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 6:30 p.m. at Mason Holiday Hoops
Concord at Sturgis, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Phoenix at Countryside, 7:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Constantine, 7:30 p.m.
Decatur at Climax-Scotts, 7:00 p.m.
Gobles at Marcellus, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Our Lady of the Lake at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
Constantine at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Marcellus at Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Our Midwest Family Player of the Week is Landon Fisher of Decatur High School Basketball. Landon is a senior at Decatur. He also plays baseball and in the classroom Landon has a 4.0 GPA.
WSJM Sports Director Dave Wolf caught up with Landon and Decatur Boys Basketball Coach Rick Athey earlier this week.
This week at Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor boys basketball…
As you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. Joel Cordes brings you all of the action from Lakeshore High School as St. Joe faced Lakeshore in the War By Shore basketball edition.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Vegas Golden Knights 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1
Chicago Blackhawks’ Andreas Athanasiou (89) pressures Vegas Golden Knights’ Brayden Pachal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Golden Knights 4, Blackhawks 1 – Smith scores twice, Golden Knights top Blackhawks 4-1
Reilly Smith scored twice and rookie Logan Thompson made 23 saves to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Smith got a short-handed goal in the second period while the last-place Blackhawks were using five forwards on their top power-play unit. He capped the scoring with an empty-netter for his 14th goal. Chandler Stephenson scored a power-play goal in the second for Vegas, and Phil Kessel tipped one home in the third. The Blackhawks have scored a total of five goals during a five-game slide. Chicago is 1-12-1 in its last 14.
Tonight
Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
Ottawa at Detroit, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday
NY Rangers at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – Week 15
Last Night
San Francisco 49ers 21, Seattle Seahawks 13
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) runs against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton (57) during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)49ers 21, Seahawks 13 – Purdy, 49ers topple Seahawks 21-13, win NFC West
Rookie Brock Purdy a pair of touchdown passes to George Kittle, and the San Francisco 49ers won their first NFC West title since 2019, beating the Seattle Seahawks 21-13. Despite using their third starting quarterback this season, the 49ers continued to show they might be the class of the NFC alongside Philadelphia. San Francisco won its seventh straight, using its stifling defense to frustrate Seattle into countless mistakes. Playing on the road for the first time in his career, Purdy connected on his first 11 pass attempts. He finished 17 of 26 for 217 yards. Seattle lost for the fourth time in five games and its playoff hopes took another hit.
Saturday
Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday
Detroit Lions at New York Jets, 1:00 p.m. Rock 107 WIRX 12:00
Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m.
NFL – Bears QB Justin Fields takes aim at 1,000-yard rushing mark
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields grew up as a fan of Michael Vick. He’s closing in on a feat accomplished only by Vick and Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson. Fields needs 95 yards rushing to become the third NFL quarterback to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. The Bears face the Philadelphia Eagles and their intimidating pass rush on Sunday. The Bears have talked about cutting back on planned running plays by Fields. But he’s always a threat to scramble under pressure. His off-script runs have helped the Bears rank sixth in the NFL in third-down conversion rate.
NFL – Jets QB White has no doubt he’ll start Sunday vs. Lions
There’s no doubt in Mike White’s mind he’ll start at quarterback for the New York Jets on Sunday. White said Thursday he’s continuing to prepare to start against Detroit. He has said all week that is his mindset. White has been limited at practice this week after he was twice knocked from the Jets’ loss to the Bills in Buffalo last Sunday by big hits. He finished the game, but left the stadium in an ambulance to be examined at a hospital. White acknowledged he’ll likely wear some sort of protection around his midsection against Detroit.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Sacramento Kings at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m.
New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday
New York at Indiana, 5:00 p.m.
Brooklyn at Detroit, 6:00 p.m.
Chicago at Minnesota, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAFB – College Football
Today
FBS Bowls
Miami (OH) vs. UAB, 11:30 a.m. HomeTown Lenders Bahamas Bowl, Nassau
UTSA vs. Troy, 3:00 p.m. Duluth Trading Cure Bowl, Orlando
Division III National Championship – Stagg Bowl
Mount Union vs. North Central, 7:00 p.m. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD
Saturday
FBS Bowls
Cincinnati vs. Louisville, 11:00 a.m. Wasabi Fenway Bowl, Boston
Florida vs. (14) Oregon State, 2:30 p.m. SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl, Las Vegas
Washington State vs. Fresno State, 3:30 p.m. Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl Presented by Stifel, Los Angeles
Rice vs. Southern Miss, 5:45 p.m. LendingTree Bowl, Mobile, AL
SMU vs. BYU, 7:30 p.m. New Mexico Bowl, Albuquerque, NM
North Texas vs. Boise State, 9:15 p.m. Frisco Bowl Presented by SERVPRO, Frisco, TX
Division II National Championship
Ferris State vs. Colorado Mines, 1:00 p.m. McKinney ISD Stadium, McKinney, TX
NCAAFB – Coach Brees: Purdue brings back QB to assist at bowl game
Former Purdue quarterback Drew Brees is returning to his alma mater as a coach for the Jan. 2 Citrus Bowl game against No. 17 LSU. The retired NFL star will join new Purdue coach Ryan Walters as he settles into his new job. Walters says he grew up dreaming about following Brees’ career trajectory. Now the two will get acquainted as Brees moves back to Indiana for at least the next few weeks. Walters won’t be coaching the Boilermakers for the bowl game. That task falls to interim coach Brian Brohm. The Boilermakers are short-handed after Brian’s brother, Jeff, left for Louisville and took four assistants with him.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Saturday
Lipscomb at Michigan, 4:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 3:30
Sunday
Western Michigan at Iowa State, 1:00 p.m.
Detroit Mercy at Eastern Michigan, 3:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Missouri State, 6:00 p.m.
Notre Dame at Georgia, 5:30 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Saturday
Appalachian State at (19) Michigan, 12:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Xavier, 1:00 p.m.
Western Michigan at Chicago State, 2:00 p.m
Sunday
Detroit Mercy at Michigan State, 3:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Eastern Illinois, 3:00 p.m.
(5) Notre Dame at (6) Virginia Tech, 4:00 p.m.
NCAA – Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker to be next NCAA president
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker will be the next president of the NCAA, replacing Mark Emmert as the head of the largest college sports governing body in the country. Baker, a Republican, has been governor of Massachusetts since 2015. He announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election. He will start the job in March 2023. Emmert announced he would step down earlier this year after 12 years of leading the NCAA. Battered by losses in the court and attacks by politicians, the NCAA is going through a sweeping reform, trying to decentralize the way college sports is governed.
NCAA – National labor board to look into rights of USC athletes
The National Labor Relations Board will investigate an unfair labor practice complaint involving the rights of University of Southern California football and basketball players. In February, the National College Players Association filed an unfair labor practice charge against USC, the Pac-12 Conference and the NCAA alleging misclassification of college players as “student-athletes” and other violations. The NLRB’s Region 21 in Los Angeles will look into the complaint that covers football and men’s and women’s basketball players at the private school.
MLB – AP sources: Tigers agree to $8.5M contract with RHP Lorenzen
The Detroit Tigers have bolstered their rotation by agreeing to a one-year contract with right-hander Michael Lorenzen, according to a person familiar with the situation. Lorenzen will make $8.5 million and can earn $1.5 million in performance bonuses based on innings pitched, another person told The Associated Press on Thursday. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Lorenzen was 8-6 with a 4.24 ERA in 18 starts last season with the Los Angeles Angels. Since making his major league debut with the Cincinnati Reds in 2015, he is 31-29 with a 4.10 ERA.
MLB – Cubs add to bullpen, agree to deal with Boxberger
The Chicago Cubs have added bullpen help and agreed to a $2.8 million, one-year contract with veteran right-hander Brad Boxberger. The 34-year-old Boxberger was 4-3 with a 2.95 ERA and one save over 70 appearances and 64 innings with Milwaukee last season. An All-Star with Tampa Bay in 2015, he is 31-37 with a 3.44 ERA in 11 seasons with San Diego, the Rays, Arizona, Kansas City, Miami and the Brewers. Chicago relievers had a 4.12 ERA last season. The Cubs finished 74-88 and missed the playoffs for the second straight year.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Tonight
Kalamazoo Wings at Iowa Heartlanders, 8:05 p.m.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Hartford Wolfpack at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m.
FIFA – World Cup 2020 – Qatar
Saturday
3rd Place Match
Croatia vs. Morocco, 10:00 a.m.
Sunday
World Cup Finals
France vs. Argentina, 10:00 a.m.
FIFA – Messi carries the weight of Argentina into World Cup final
As Lionel Messi approaches his second and likely last World Cup final the stakes could hardly be higher. The same goes for Argentina after more than 30 years of disappointment since it last won soccer’s ultimate prize. For Messi victory against France at Lusail Stadium on Sunday is a chance to finally get his hands on the one major trophy that has eluded him in his storied career. In doing so he would push ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo who has also never won a World Cup in the long-running rivalry between the two greatest players of their generation.
FIFA – France struck by cold virus ahead of World Cup final
A cold virus has run through the France squad though coach Didier Deschamps expects all his players to be healthy for the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday. Defender Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Adrien Rabiot were isolated this week and rested for the 2-0 win over Morocco in the semifinals. Deschamps says “it’s flu season now, and in that sense, we have to be careful.” The coach says the players’ immune systems are run down by the physical toll of World Cup games. He says air conditioning that’s routine in Qatar and at stadiums could also be having an effect.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph 58, Lakeshore 51
- St. Joe coach Gregg Schaffer picked up his 200th win as the Bears defeated Lakeshore 58-51 on Thursday. St. Joe put three starters in double figures as Chase Sanders had 19, including three 3-pointers and was 6 of 7 from the free throw line. Joron Brown scored 15 and Matt Lanier had 11. The Bears improve to 2-2 on the season. Lakeshore was led by JJ Frakes game high 21 points, and 16 points from Jack Carlisle, the Lancers fall to 0-3 on the season.
Mattawan 66, Portage Central 56
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 57, Portage Northern 54
Battle Creek Lakeview 51, Battle Creek Central 50
Kalamazoo Central 64, Gull Lake 43
Lakeland
Benton Harbor 85, Dowagiac 33
Girls Basketball
BCS
Michigan Lutheran 37, New Buffalo 6
River Valley 44, Our Lady of the Lake 24
- River Valley had three starters in double figures in a 44-24 win over Our Lady of the Lake, Kayanna Lance led the Mustangs with a game high 16 points, while Lexie McCarty scored 15 points, and Nat Heckathorn added 11. Claire Jollay scored 11 to lead the Lakers.
Lakeland
Benton Harbor 55, Dowagiac 37
Buchanan 49, Brandywine 45 – OT
Southwest 10
Bloomingdale 54, Comstock 28
Marcellus 35, Centreville 32
Hartford 47, Decatur 26
Mendon 28, White Pigeon 21
Non-Conference
Cassopolis 39, Berrien Springs 29
- Grace Constable had 11 points for the Shamrocks in the loss.
Lawrence 36, Bangor 28
Friday
Boys Basketball
Wolverine
Sturgis at Niles, 7:15 p.m.
Otsego at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m.
Plainwell at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m.
Vicksburg at Three Rivers, 7:15 p.m.
Lakeland
Brandywine at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
River Valley at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at New Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
Countryside at Covert, 6:00 p.m.
Eau Claire at Howardsville Christian, 7:30 p.m.
SAC
South Haven at Watervliet, 7:00 p.m.
Coloma at Fennville, 7:30 p.m.
Gobles at Martin, 7:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Lawton, 7:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Black River, 7:30 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Saugatuck, 7:30 p.m.
Parchment at Constantine, 7:30 p.m.
Kal. Hackett at Kal. Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Southwest 10
Bloomingdale at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Decatur at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
Mendon at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Berrien Springs at Cassopolis, 7:00 p.m.
Lawrence at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Lakeshore at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.
B.C. Lakeview at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Kalamazoo Central, 7:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Sturgis at Niles, 6:00 p.m.
Otsego at Edwardsburg, 6:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Paw Paw, 6:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Three Rivers, 6:00 p.m.
SAC
Allegan at Bridgman, 6:00 p.m.
Coloma at Fennville, 6:00 p.m.
Gobles at Martin, 6:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Lawton, 6:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Black River, 6:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Saugatuck, 6:00 p.m.
Parchment at Constantine, 6:00 p.m.
Kal. Hackett at Kal. Christian, 6:00 p.m.
Non-Conference
Our Lady of the Lake at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Eau Claire at Howardsville Christian, 6:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Detroit Pistons 141, Charlotte Hornets 134 – OT
Indiana Pacers 125, Golden State Warriors 119
New York Knicks 128, Chicago Bulls 120 – OT
Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes, left, passes over Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)Pistons 141, Hornets 134 – OT – Burks, Pistons spoil Ball’s return to floor with OT win
Alec Burks scored a season-high 27 points off the bench, Killian Hayes added 25 and the Detroit Pistons spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return with a 141-134 overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets. Bojan Bogdanovic had 24 points and Isaiah Stewart chipped in with 19 points and 11 rebounds for Detroit. Jalen Duren grabbed 18 rebounds as the Pistons snapped a three-game losing streak. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 28 points to lead the Hornets, while Terry Rozier added 25. Ball finished with 23 points and 11 assists after missing 11 games with a sprained left ankle. But he fouled out with 29.6 seconds left in regulation and his presence was missed in overtime.
Pacers 125, Warriors 119 – Curry injures shoulder, Pacers hold off Warriors 125-119
Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points and the Indiana Pacers made 16 3-pointers to hold on for a 125-119 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Golden State’s Stephen Curry didn’t finish the game because of a left shoulder injury. Curry scored 24 of his 38 points in the first half for the defending champions but departed with 2:04 remaining in the third quarter. He got hurt while trying to defend against Jalen Smith, grabbed his shoulder and departed for the locker room. Coach Steve Kerr says Curry will have an MRI. The Warriors fell to 2-12 on the road. Bennedict Mathurin added 24 points for Indiana, which snapped a two-game skid.
New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson (11) scores as Chicago Bulls’ Alex Caruso watches in overtime of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in Chicago. The Knicks won 128-120. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Knicks 128, Bulls 120 – OT – Randle, Brunson lead Knicks past Bulls 128-120 in OT
Julius Randle scored 31 points and Jalen Brunson added a season-high 30 as the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 128-120 in overtime. Brunson’s 3-pointer with less than a minute left in OT helped put the game away. The Knicks have won five straight. Randle missed a chance to win the game in regulation when his step-back shot from the baseline resulted in an air ball and shot-clock violation with 0.7 seconds left. DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points and Zach LaVine had 25 for the Bulls, who fell in overtime for the second consecutive game.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Minnesota Wild 4, Detroit Red Wings 1
Minnesota Wild center Sam Steel (13) clears the puck with pressure from Detroit Red Wings center Austin Czarnik (21) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)Wild 4, Red Wings 1 – Gaudreau scores twice as Wild top Red Wings 4-1
Frederick Gaudreau scored twice, including a long-distance empty netter, and Matt Dumba notched his third goal of the season as the Minnesota Wild won 4-1 on Wednesday over the visiting Detroit Red Wings. Filip Gustavsson made 16 saves in net for Minnesota to improve his record to 6-4-1. Mats Zuccarello extended his point streak to eight games with a second-period goal for the Wild, who earned their third straight win. Wednesday’s loss was the fourth in a row for Detroit.
Tonight
Vegas Golden Knights at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – Week 15
Tonight
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks, 8:15 p.m.
NFL – Colts’ Irsay isn’t ready to oust Snyder, wants discussion
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay says he isn’t ready to oust Daniel Snyder as owner of the Washington Commanders and wants to discuss the possibility with other NFL owners. Irsay has said he believes there is merit for Snyder’s removal amid several scandals and investigations into workplace misconduct with the Washington franchise. The league has been investigating allegations of sexual misconduct and financial impropriety. Commissioner Roger Goodell says he hasn’t given the lead investigator any timeline on completing the investigation. Goodell defended the NFL after a House Committee on Oversight and Reform report that sharply criticized the team and the league’s handling of its issues.
NCAA – Big Ten – California Regents vote to affirm UCLA’s move to Big Ten
UCLA has cleared a major hurdle toward joining the Big Ten Conference in 2024, getting approval for the move from the University of California Board of Regents. The regents voted 11-5 to affirm the Bruins’ move during a special meeting on the university’s Westwood campus. A simple majority was needed to pass. The regents imposed conditions to mitigate the impact of the move on athletes, including UCLA investing an additional $12 million in nutritional support, mental health services, academic support while traveling and charter flights to reduce travel time. UCLA will also have to pay the University of California at Berkeley between $2 million and $10 million.
NCAAFB – DII – Mines QB Matocha, Ferris DE Murphy lead D-II All-Americans
Quarterback John Matocha, who has led Colorado School of Mines to the Division II championship game, leads The Associated Press D-II All-America team. Matocha has passed for 4,558 yards and 50 touchdowns with only six interceptions for the Orediggers, who face Ferris State in the title game Saturday. Matocha is one of nine finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy, which goes to the best player in Division II. Ferris State defensive end Caleb Murphy, the only Harlon Hill finalist on defense, was selected to the first team. Murphy is a Dowagiac native.
NCAAMBKB – Eastern Michigan’s Emoni Bates gets 18 months probation
Eastern Michigan basketball star Emoni Bates has been sentenced to 18 months of probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge. The Detroit News reports the conviction will be expunged from Bates’ record if he completes probation successfully. Washtenaw County Circuit Judge Patrick Conlin waived a fine during Wednesday’s sentencing. Bates was arrested on felony gun charges after he was pulled over while driving on Sept. 19. He pled down to the misdemeanor in October. Bates’ attorney, Steven Haney, says he’s “very pleased, given what happened that night.” Bates originally was charged carrying a concealed weapon and “altering ID marks” after a traffic stop.
MLB – Tigers bring back LHP Matthew Boyd with $10M, 1-year deal
The Detroit Tigers are bringing back left-hander Matthew Boyd on a $10 million. one-year contract. The Tigers announced Wednesday that they agreed to terms with the 31-year-old Boyd, who pitched in Detroit from 2015-21. Boyd was 2-0 with a 1.35 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 10 games last season and pitched in a playoff game for Seattle. He was acquired by his hometown Mariners from the San Francisco at the trade deadline. The Giants signed Boyd last March to a $5.2 million, one-year deal as he recovered from surgery on a tendon in his left arm.
MLB – Cubs, Bellinger finalize $17.5 million, 1-year contract
The Chicago Cubs and former National League MVP Cody Bellinger have finalized a $17.5 million, one-year contract. Bellinger, the 2019 NL MVP, was cut by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Nov. 18 after the 27-year-old outfielder hit .210 with 19 homers, 150 strikeouts and a .654 OPS in 144 games. He figures to play center for the Cubs. Bellinger was limited to 95 games during the 2021 regular season when he was on the injured list three times and batted .165. In 2020, Bellinger hit .239 with 12 home runs in 56 games during the pandemic-shortened season. Bellinger has battled injuries since his MVP season, including having surgery on his right shoulder in November 2020. Bellinger was the 2017 NL Rookie of the Year and 2018 NLCS MVP. He made two All-Star teams.
WNBA – Study: WNBA still No. 1 in racial, gender hiring practices
The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport has announced that the WNBA received an A for its overall racial and gender practices for 2022. That included an A+ for racial hiring and an A for gender hiring. Richard Lapchick, the director of the institute and primary author of the annual report, said the WNBA continues to lead the way with inclusive racial and gender hiring practices across all professional leagues. The report announced Wednesday marked the 18th consecutive year that the WNBA has received at least an A for its overall race, gender and combined grades.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Yesterday
Iowa Heartlanders 5, Kalamazoo Wings 1
Indy Fuel 6, Wheeling Nailers 4
Toledo Walleye 5, Norfolk Admirals 2
NBAGL – NBA G-League
Last Night
Sioux Falls Skyforce 108, Grand Rapids Gold 105
Windy City Bulls 110, Motor City Cruise 99
FIFA – World Cup 2020 – Qatar
Yesterday
Semifinal 2
France 2, Morocco 0
Sunday
World Cup Finals
France vs. Argentina, 10:00 a.m.
France 2, Morocco 0 – Mbappe, France advance to World Cup final, beat Morocco 2-0
France and Kylian Mbappé are headed back to the World Cup final for a much-anticipated matchup with Lionel Messi after ending Morocco’s historic run at soccer’s biggest tournament. France beat Africa’s first ever semifinalist 2-0 with Mbappé playing a part in goals by Theo Hernandez in the fifth minute and then substitute Randal Kolo Muani in the 79th. France will head into Sunday’s title match against Argentina looking to become the first team to retain the World Cup title since Brazil in 1962. Mbappé has the chance to cement his status as soccer’s new superstar when he comes up against the 35-year-old Messi.
FIFA – Wife: Journalist Wahl died of aortic aneurysm at World Cup
Grant Wahl died of a ruptured blood vessel when he was stricken while covering a World Cup match last weekend, according to an autopsy of the well-known American soccer writer. Wahl’s wife, Dr. Céline Gounder, says an autopsy was conducted by the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office. She writes “Grant died from the rupture of a slowly growing, undetected ascending aortic aneurysm with hemopericardium,” a reference to the wall that surrounds the heart. She says “no amount of CPR or shocks would have saved him.”
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Kalamazoo Phoenix 76, Eau Claire 57
Wrestling
St. Joseph 33, Portage Central 31
St. Joseph 42, Portage Northern 36
Dowagiac 42, Niles 36
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Mattawan at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeland
Benton Harbor at Dowagiac, 7:15 p.m.
SAC
Bridgman at Allegan, 7:15 p.m.
Girls Basketball
BCS
New Buffalo at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at River Valley, 5:30 p.m.
Lakeland
Benton Harbor at Dowagiac, 5:30 p.m.
Brandywine at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Comstock at Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m.
Marcellus at Centreville, 7:00 p.m.
Hartford at Decatur, 7:30 p.m.
Bangor at Lawrence, 6:45 p.m.
White Pigeon at Mendon, 7:30
Non-Conference
Cassopolis at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Washington Capitals 7, Chicago Blackhawks 3
Carolina Hurricanes 1, Detroit Red Wings 0
Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin holds his 798, 799, and 800th career goal pucks in the locker room next to hats collected for his hat trick after an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Capitals 7, Blackhawks 3 – Ovechkin reaches 800 goals as Capitals beat Blackhawks 7-3
Alex Ovechkin scored three times to become the third NHL player with 800 career goals, and the streaking Washington Capitals beat the lowly Chicago Blackhawks 7-3. Nic Dowd, Anthony Mantha, Trevor van Riemsdyk and Dmitry Orlov also scored as Washington earned its fifth straight win. Conor Sheary had two assists, and Charlie Lindgren made 26 stops. The Capitals went 6-2-1 during a nine-game stretch that had only one home date. They play seven of their next nine at home, beginning Thursday night against Dallas. Chicago dropped to 1-11-1 in its last 13 games. It has scored just four goals during a four-game slide.
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (35) stops a Carolina Hurricanes right wing Stefan Noesen (23) shot in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Hurricanes 1, Red Wings 0 – Skjei gives Carolina 1-0 win; Detroit’s Larkin leaves game
Brady Skjei scored the only goal and Pyotr Kochetkov made 27 saves in the Carolina Hurricanes’ 1-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 in the 100th career meeting between the teams. Carolina improved to 5-0-1 on its current road swing, tying a record for most wins and setting a record for points on the road — passing Hartford’s 10-point trip from Jan. 30-Feb. 11, 1996. Ville Husso made 26 saves for the Red Wings. Detroit captain Dylan Larkin blocked a shot earlier in the game and did not return for the third period. Coach Derek Lalonde said Larkin would not be able to play on Wednesday but didn’t elaborate.
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Minnesota Wild, 7:30 p.m.
NCAAFB – Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach has died following complications from a heart condition. The pioneering coach helped revolutionize the college football passing game with the Air Raid offense. Leach had been hospitalized over the weekend and had a bout of pneumonia late this season. He died Monday night. In 21 seasons as a head coach at Texas Tech, Washington State and Mississippi State, Leach went 158-107. Six of the 20 best passing seasons in major college football history were by quarterbacks who played for Leach, including four of the top six. Mike Leach was 61.
NCAAFB – Mississippi St faces tough decisions following Leach’s death
No. 24 Mississippi State will be playing in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Illinois on Jan. 2 in Tampa, Florida. That is one of the few solid things around the football program following the sudden death of coach Mike Leach at the age of 61. Mississippi State is facing a search for a new coach. The annual signing day for recruits is coming up next week. Some players may transfer. And MSU is already looking for a permanent athletic director. Bracky Brett is serving in an interim role since John Cohen left to become AD at Auburn.
NCAAFB – CFP – Ryan Day, Buckeyes feel urgency behind second chance at CFP
Ohio State didn’t get to control its playoff destiny after losing to rival Michigan at the end of the regular season. No matter. The Buckeyes are in the postseason and they’re yearning for redemption. Coach Ryan Day said Tuesday the No. 4 Buckeyes had productive practices last week and realize the opportunity they have in front of them with a semifinal showdown against top-ranked Georgia. The Buckeyes took the back door into the College Football Playoff, benefiting from USC’s second loss this year to Utah in the Pac-12 Championship game. Defending champion Georgia will host Ohio State on New Year’s Eve in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta.
NFL – Cardinals QB Kyler Murray out for season with torn ACL
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury confirmed the extent of the injury during his Tuesday news conference. The news is not a surprise after the 25-year-old injured his knee on the third play of Monday night’s 27-13 loss to the New England Patriots. The fourth-year quarterback was flushed out of the pocket and running to his right when he tried to juke past a Patriots defender, but tumbled to the grass in obvious pain. Players from both teams surrounded the quarterback before he was carted off the field with a towel draped over his head.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Charlotte Hornets, 7:00 p.m.
Golden State Warriors at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls, 7:30 p.m.
NBA – Warriors’ Green says Bucks fan ‘threatened’ him; fan tossed
A fan was ejected following a complaint by Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green during a game at Milwaukee on Tuesday night. The Bucks said they are investigating the incident and consulting with the NBA. Security personnel removed the man, who was sitting a few rows beyond the baseline, during a stop in play in the third quarter. Green said he pointed out the fan’s behavior to a game official, and the situation was taken care of from there. Green said the fan said “some threatening stuff to my life.” The Warriors lost the game 128-111.
NCAA – Michigan State must disclose deals with 2 big sports donors
A judge has ordered Michigan State University to release donor agreements with two alumni who gave or pledged millions of dollars to the athletic department. Michigan State has acknowledged that some of the money will help pay for a $95 million contract with football coach Mel Tucker. Tucker got a new deal in 2021 while leading the Spartans to an 11-2 record. But Michigan State has refused to release the agreements with Mat Ishbia and Steve St. Andre, citing a privacy exemption in the state’s public records law. A judge rejected that argument Monday. Michigan State has 10 days to release the records. The lawsuit was filed by the Detroit Free Press.
MLB – AP source: Carlos Correa, Giants reach $350M, 13-year deal
All Star shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $350 million, 13-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations has told The Associated Press. The 28-year-old Correa also was a free agent one year ago after leaving the Houston Astros, and he reached a $105.3 million deal with the Minnesota Twins. That agreement gave him the right to opt out after one year and $35.1 million to hit the market again. Correa batted .291 with 22 home runs and 64 RBIs in his one season with Minnesota.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Today
Kalamazoo Wings at Iowa Heartlanders, 11:35 a.m.
Wheeling Nailers at Indy Fuel, 7:00 p.m.
Toledo Walleye at Norfolk Admirals, 7:05 p.m.
NBAGL – NBA G-League
Tonight
Sioux Falls Skyforce at Grand Rapids Gold, 7:00 p.m.
Windy City Bulls at Motor City Cruise, 7:00 p.m.
FIFA – World Cup 2020 – Qatar
Yesterday
Semifinal 1
Argentina 3, Croatia 0
Argentine 3, Croatia 0 – Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final
Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer’s biggest prize for the first time. He could hardly be playing any better. Messi converted a penalty and had a hand in the other two goals by Julián Álvarez to lead Argentina to a 3-0 win over Croatia. It set up a meeting with either France or Morocco in Sunday’s title match. It will be the 35-year-old Messi’s second World Cup final in what might be his last ever appearance at the tournament. Croatia failed in its bid to reach a second straight World Cup final.
Today
Semifinal 2
France vs. Morocco, 2:00 p.m.
FIFA – Morocco faces France in politically charged WCup semifinal
As Morocco faces France in the World Cup semifinal, many players and fans of both diverse teams grapple with family tales of colonial history, challenges of immigration, questions of national loyalty. The match has political and emotional resonance for both nations. It dredges up everything that’s complicated about the relationship in which France still wields considerable influence. For many in the former protectorate, the match against the defending champion is an opportunity to show that Morocco is a formidable foe — on the soccer pitch at least — even though immigration between the two countries has blurred the lines for many in France and in Morocco about who to support Wednesday in Qatar.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Battle Creek Central 52, Lakeshore 28
-J.J. Frakes led Lakeshore with 9 points in a 52-28 loss at Battle Creek Central. Jackson Bushu added 7 in the loss.
Kalamazoo Central 51, St. Joseph 43
-After St. Joe took a 10-5 lead after the first quarter, Kalamazoo Central tied the game at 19-19 at the half and outscored St. Joe 17-4 in the third quarter before holding off a Bear comeback in the 4th quarter of a 51-43 win. Chase Sanders had 13 points to lead St. Joe while Luke Lehner had 12. Kai Wyndarden came off the bench and had 11. Hutch ward had 27 for KC.
Mattawan 69, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 57
Portage Central 57, Gull Lake 51
Battle Creek Lakeview 67, Portage Northern 54
Wolverine
Otsego 53, Sturgis 43
Edwardsburg 62, Paw Paw 57
Plainwell 57, Three Rivers 33
Niles 49, Vicksburg 28
BCS
Countryside 54, Our Lady of the Lake 42
-Ja’Vrius Gordan scored 23 points for Countryside in a 54-42 win over Our Lady of the Lake.
Eau Claire 88, New Buffalo 45
SAC
Bridgman 53, Coloma 29
Parchment 73, Delton-Kellogg 39
Kalamazoo Hackett 83, Galesburg-Augusta 50
Lawton 48, Gobles 20
Constantine 76, Holland Black River 62
Saugatuck 74, Allegan 44
Southwest 10
Cassopolis 66, Bangor 12
White Pigeon 74, Comstock 50
Lawrence 52, Mendon 49
Centerville 70, Decatur 49
-Jesse Bauschke had 21 points to lead Decatur.
Non-Conference
River Valley 55, Dowagiac 44
Schoolcraft 57, Marshall 53
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Lakeshore 52, Battle Creek Central 26
-Lakeshore had three players in double figures, led by Emily Lockman’s 15 points in a 52-26 win over Battle Creek Central, Paige Lies had 13, while Megan Wurster scored 11.
Kalamazoo Central 64, St. Joseph 41
-Jaslynn Ward had 14 points to lead St. Joe in a 64-41 loss at Kalamazoo Central.
Mattawan 47, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 34
Portage Central 31, Gull Lake 24
Battle Creek Lakeview 39, Portage Northern 19
Wolverine
Otsego 66, Sturgis 44
Edwardsburg 53, Paw Paw 40
Three Rivers 50, Plainwell 45
Vicksburg 67, Niles 7
BCS
Our Lady of the Lake 59, Countryside 8
-Abby Schrauben had a game high 12 points to lead the Lakers over Countryside Academy 59-8.
Michigan Lutheran 36, Howardsville Christian 28
Eau Claire 19, New Buffalo 17
SAC
Kalamazoo Christian 61, Gobles 27
Martin 39, Kalamazoo Hackett 35
Lawton 42, Saugatuck 35
Southwest 10
Bangor 67, Cassopolis 22
White Pigeon 53, Comstock 22
Mendon 48, Lawrence 29
Centreville 51, Decatur 22
Non-Conference
Watervliet 55, Hartford 6
Dowagiac 50, River Valley 24
GR Ottawa Hills 60, Allegan 35
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Eau Claire at Kalamazoo Phoenix, 8:00 p.m.
NBA – Pistons’ Cunningham to have season-ending surgery
Detroit guard Cade Cunningham is planning to have season-ending surgery to repair his left shin, a person with knowledge of the situation said. The No. 1 pick in the 2021 draft is expected to be ready for the start of training camp next season, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither Cunningham nor the team announced the plans for surgery publicly. ESPN first reported that Cunningham would be having the season-ending procedure.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Miami Heat 87, Indiana Pacers 82
Heat 87, Pacers 82 – Butler’s late flurry helps Heat put away Pacers 87-82
Bam Adebayo had 22 points and 17 rebounds, and Jimmy Butler scored seven straight points in the closing minutes to help the Miami Heat hold off the Indiana Pacers 87-82. The Heat had lost three of their previous four. Butler finished with 20 points. Buddy Hield led the Pacers with 19 points in a rough-and-tumble game in which baskets came at a premium. Butler finally cranked it up late, helping the Heat turn a 77-73 contest into an 84-75 edge. Indiana never got closer than four.
NFL – National Football League – Week 14
Last Night
New England Patriots 27, Arizona Cardinals 13
Patriots 27, Cardinals 13 – Patriots rally for 27-13 win over Cardinals, Murray hurt
Mac Jones threw for 235 yards, Raekwon McMillan had a crucial fumble return for a touchdown and the New England Patriots earned a 27-13 win on Monday night over the Arizona Cardinals, who lost starting quarterback Kyler Murray in the first quarter to a potentially serious knee injury. New England trailed 13-10 at the break but tied the game at 13-all early in the third quarter after a short field goal. The Patriots got their game-changing play and a 20-13 lead later in the third when McMillan scooped up a fumble and returned it 23 yards for a touchdown. Murray was hurt on the third play of the game, immediately changing the complexion of the evening.
NFL – Bears get 2 rookie defensive starters back to face Eagles
The Chicago Bears will have defensive backs Kyler Gordon and Jaquan Brisker back in the starting lineup for the first time since Nov. 20 following concussions as they try to break a six-game losing streak when they face the Philadelphia Eagles. The Bears will need as many players healthy heading into their final four games against the Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings. They’ve made progress addressing problems on defense and at pass blocking but quarterback Justin Fields still needs to prove he can win a game at the end after six straight failed attempts to win or tie on their final possessions.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Carolina Hurricanes at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks, 9:00 p.m.
NCAAFB – Mississippi State’s Mike Leach listed in critical condition
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach is listed in critical condition at a hospital in Jackson. The update came one day after what the university called “a personal health issue” at his home in Starkville forced him to be airlifted to Jackson. A spokesman at the University of Mississippi Medical Center says Leach is listed in critical condition. Other details are not known, but according to ESPN, Leach suffered a “massive heart attack.” Leach is in his third season at Mississippi State, with a 19-17 record. He is widely recognized for his innovative Air Raid offense.
NCAAFB – Navy AD blunt about expectations for program, next coach
Navy athletic director Chet Gladchuk says the football program has two main goals. One is to win the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy over Army and Air Force. The other is to go to a bowl. Gladchuk spoke to reporters a day after the academy announced coach Ken Niumatalolo was out after 15 seasons. Niumatalolo is the program’s winningest coach, but he hasn’t been to a bowl or won the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy since 2019. Gladchuk indicated the team would likely keep running the triple option with whoever the new coach is.
| AP Men’s Top 25 | | 1 | Purdue (27) | 10-0 | | 2 | Virginia (19) | 8-0 | | 3 | UConn (15) | 11-0 | | 4 | Alabama | 8-1 | | 5 | Houston | 9-1 | | 6 | Tennessee (1) | 9-1 | | 7 | Texas | 7-1 | | 8 | Kansas | 9-1 | | 9 | Arizona | 8-1 | | 10 | Arkansas | 9-1 | | 11 | Baylor | 7-2 | | 12 | Duke | 10-2 | | 13 | Kentucky | 7-2 | | 14 | Indiana | 8-2 | | 15 | Gonzaga | 7-3 | | 16 | UCLA | 8-2 | | 17 | Mississippi State | 9-0 | | 18 | Illinois | 7-3 | | 19 | Auburn | 8-1 | | 20 | Maryland | 8-2 | | 21 | TCU | 8-1 | | 22 | Wisconsin | 8-2 | | 23 | Ohio State | 7-2 | | 24 | Virginia Tech | 10-1 | | 25 | Miami | 10-1 | | AP Women’s Top 25 | | 1 | South Carolina (28) | 9-0 | | 2 | Stanford | 10-1 | | 3 | Ohio State | 10-0 | | 4 | Indiana | 10-0 | | 5 | Notre Dame | 8-1 | | 6 | Virginia Tech | 10-0 | | 7 | North Carolina | 8-1 | | 8 | NC State | 9-1 | | 9 | UConn | 7-2 | | 10 | UCLA | 9-1 | | 11 | LSU | 9-0 | | 12 | Iowa | 8-3 | | 13 | Utah | 8-0 | | 14 | Iowa State | 7-2 | | 15 | Maryland | 9-3 | | 16 | Oregon | 7-1 | | Creighton | 8-1 | | 18 | Baylor | 7-2 | | 19 | Michigan | 9-1 | | 20 | Arizona | 7-1 | | 21 | Arkansas | 12-0 | | 22 | Kansas | 9-0 | | 23 | Gonzaga | 9-2 | | 24 | Oklahoma | 8-1 | | 25 | Villanova | 9-2 |
NCAAMBKB – Purdue moves to No. 1, ‘Bama cracks top 5
Purdue has climbed to No. 1 in men’s basketball AP Top 25 for the second straight season. The Boilermakers moved up three spots in this week’s poll. Virginia moved up to No. 2, with Connecticut, Alabama and Houston rounding out the top five. The Crimson Tide have their second top-five ranking in three seasons after becoming the second team to beat two No. 1 teams in the same season. Alabama knocked off Houston last week after beating North Carolina earlier in the season.
NCAAWBKB – South Carolina tops women’s AP Top 25,
Kansas has cracked The Associated Press women’s basketball poll for the first time in nearly 10 years. The 22nd-ranked Jayhawks routed then 12th-ranked Arizona by 27 points on the road last week. The top five teams remained the same with No. 1 South Carolina followed by Stanford, Ohio State, Indiana and Notre Dame. Virginia Tech was sixth and will host Notre Dame on Sunday. Fellow ACC schools North Carolina and N.C. State were seventh and eighth. UConn fell three spots to ninth after losing at Maryland. UCLA moved up three places to 10th.
NCAASOC – Syracuse wins first men’s soccer title, beats Indiana
Syracuse goalkeeper Russell Shealy stopped two shots in an eight-round shootout and Amferny Sinclair scored the game-winner as No. 3 seed Syracuse beat 13th-seeded Indiana 7-6 in a shootout to win the NCAA College Cup championship for the first time in program history. It was the longest penalty shootout in the history of the College Cup. Indiana tied it at 2-all in the 80th minute before the title game went to overtime for the sixth time in nine years. After two scoreless 10-minute overtime sessions, each goalkeeper had a diving save in the second round before the next 10 players scored. Syracuse was playing in its first men’s soccer title match after setting a program record in the semifinals with its 18th win.
NCAASWM – High court won’t hear Title IX case involving MSU
The Supreme Court says it won’t take the plunge into a dispute over Michigan State University’s decision to end its swimming-and-diving teams, a decision female athletes sued over. The case was one of many the high court rejected Monday. As is typical, the justices didn’t comment in turning away the case. The dispute the justices rejected stems from MSU’s decision to end its men’s and women’s swimming-and-diving teams after the 2021 season. The school cited cost as the reason, saying its swimming and diving facilities needed millions in upgrades. School officials have said they’re discussing reinstating the swimming-and-diving program.
WNBA – Nneka Ogwumike elected to 3rd term as WNBA union president
Nneka Ogwumike will serve a third term as president of the WNBA Players Association after being re-elected over the weekend. The Los Angeles Sparks star has served as WNBPA President since 2016, first winning reelection in 2019. She was instrumental in negotiating for the ground-breaking 2020 collective bargaining agreement that saw major pay increases and guarantees of full salaries of players on maternity leave. The contract, which runs through 2027, also provided enhanced family benefits, travel standards and other health and wellness improvements. Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum was elected to serve as First Vice President of the union. It’s her first term on the WNBPA Executive Committee.
NBAGL – NBA G-League
Last Night
Sioux Falls Skyforce 89, Grand Rapids Gold 83
Cleveland Charge 114, Windy City Bulls 108
Iowa Wolves 121, Motor City Cruise 110
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Brandywine 66, Bronson 51
Berrien Springs 51, S.B. Career Academy (IN) 49
Hartford 49, Martin 44
Bryon Center Zion Christian 58, Kalamazoo Heritage Christian 29
Girls Basketball
Bridgman 43, New Buffalo 8
Eau Claire 40, Watervliet Grace Christian 21
Schoolcraft 41, Galesburg-Augusta 39
Holland Black River 62, Wyoming-Lee 14
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Lakeshore at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Sturgis at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m.
Three Rivers at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m.
Niles at Vicksburg, 7:15 p.m.
BCS
Our Lady of the Lake at Countryside, 7:00 p.m.
SAC
Coloma at Bridgman, 7:15 p.m.
Parchment at Delton-Kellogg, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Lawton at Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Constantine at Holland Black River, 7:00 p.m.
Allegan at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Cassopolis at Bangor, 6:00 p.m.
Marcellus at Bloomingdale, 7:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Centerville at Decatur, 7:30 p.m.
Mendon at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Dowagiac at River Valley, 6:00 p.m.
Marshall at Schoolcraft, 7:00 P.M.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Battle Creek Central at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
St. Joseph at Kalamazoo Central, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Otsego at Sturgis, 7:15 p.m.
Paw Paw at Edwardsburg, 6:30 p.m.
Plainwell at Three Rivers, 7:15 p.m.
Vicksburg at Niles, 7:15 p.m.
BCS
Countryside at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Howardsville Chr., 7:30 p.m.
New Buffalo at Eau Claire, 6:00 p.m.
SAC
Delton-Kellogg at Constantine, 7:00 p.m.
Gobles at Kalamazoo Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Martin at Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Lawton, 7:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Bangor at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Marcellus, 6:00 p.m.
Comstock at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
Decatur at Centerville, 7:30 p.m.
Lawrence at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Berrien Springs at South Haven, 6:00 p.m.
Hartford at Watervliet, 7:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at River Valley, 7:40 p.m.
GR Ottawa Hills at Allegan, 6:30 p.m.
FIFA – World Cup 2020 – Qatar
Today
Semifinal 1
Argentina vs. Croatia, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Semifinal 2
France vs. Morocco, 2:00 p.m.
FIFA – Messi, Modric get Argentina, Croatia to World Cup semifinals
Tears are flowing from soccer’s biggest superstars as they make emotional exits from what might be their last World Cup. First it was Neymar, then it was Cristiano Ronaldo and it could be Lionel Messi next. Momentum is building behind Messi’s push to cap his one-of-a-kind career by winning the World Cup for the first time. The 35-year-old Argentina playmaker has carried his team to the semifinals almost in the same way Diego Maradona led the South American nation to the title in 1986. Now in Argentina’s way is Croatia. The 2018 runner-up is establishing a reputation as the most stubborn and durable of opponents and boasts one of soccer’s most graceful players in Luka Modric.
FIFA – US almost sent Reyna home from World Cup for lack of hustle
American midfielder Gio Reyna almost was sent home from the World Cup because of a lack of hustle in training, for which he later apologized. U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter revealed the team’s concerns about a player when speaking at the HOW Institute for Society’s Summit on Moral Leadership. His remarks were published by Charter Works. Berhalter said: “We had a player that was clearly not meeting expectations on and off the field … We were ready to book a plane ticket home, that’s how extreme it was.” Charter later said Berhalter’s remarks were not meant to be made public.
FIFA – Soccer journalist Grant Wahl’s body returned to US
A senior State Department official says the body and possessions of soccer journalist Grant Wahl have been repatriated to the United States after his death last week while covering the World Cup in Qatar. The official says Wahl’s remains and his belongings arrived at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport around 8:30 a.m. ET. They were accompanied by a consular official from the U.S. embassy in Doha who had had custody of Wahl’s remains since shortly after he collapsed and died during Friday’s match between Argentina and the Netherlands. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Wahl’s “writing captured not only the essence of the beautiful game but also the world around it.”
FIFA – Tchouaméni shows at World Cup why Mbappé wanted him at PSG
Kylian Mbappé is finally getting his chance to play alongside Aurélien Tchouaméni. The France teammates have reached the World Cup semifinals and will next face Morocco on Wednesday. Tchouaméni’s displays at the heart of the France midfield have shown why Real Madrid paid $84.5 million to sign him in June. The 22-year-old Tchouaméni moved to Madrid despite Mbappé tempting him to team up together at Paris Saint-Germain. Tchouaméni has stepped up as a key starter for France after injuries to long-time starters Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kanté. France is bidding to become the first team in 60 years to successfully defend its World Cup title.
NFL – National Football League – Week 14
Yesterday
Detroit Lions 34, Minnesota Vikings 23
Bears, Packers, and Colts are off this week
Detroit Lions’ Jameson Williams reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)Lions 34, Vikings 23 – Goff helps surging Lions beat division-leading Vikings 34-23
Jared Goff threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns, leading the surging Detroit Lions to a 34-23 win over the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings needed a win or tie to clinch the division title. Kirk Cousins threw for 425 yards, including a franchise-record 223 to Justin Jefferson on 11 catches. But Dalvin Cook ran for just 23 yards on 15 carries, and Minnesota couldn’t stop Goff. Detroit has won five of six, its best stretch since its last postseason appearance in 2016. The Lions invested a lot to give Goff deep-play threats this season, signing DJ Chark in free agency and trading up to draft Jameson Williams 12th overall. The moves finally paid off against Minnesota.
Other NFL Scores
L.A. Rams 17, Las Vegas 16
Baltimore 16, Pittsburgh 14
Buffalo 20, N.Y. Jets 12
Cincinnati 23, Cleveland 10
Dallas 27, Houston 23
Jacksonville 36, Tennessee 22
Philadelphia 48, N.Y. Giants 22
Kansas City 34, Denver 28
Carolina 30, Seattle 24
San Francisco 35, Tampa Bay 7
L.A. Chargers 23, Miami 17
Open: Indianapolis, Atlanta,
Chicago, Green Bay,
New Orleans, Washington
Tonight
New England Patriots at Arizona Cardinals, 8:15 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Yesterday
Marquette 79, Notre Dame 64
Niagara 67, Eastern Michigan 60
Marquette 79, Notre Dame 64 – Jones, Ighodaro lead Marquette over Notre Dame 79-64
Kam Jones scored 25 points, Oso Ighodaro added a double-double and Marquette breezed to a 79-64 victory over Notre Dame. Jones sank half of his 20 shots with four 3-pointers for the Golden Eagles (8-3). Ighodaro added 16 points and a career-high 18 rebounds. Olivier Maxence Prosper had 14 points and Tyler Kolek scored 11 with six assists. Nate Laszewski paced the Fighting Irish (7-3) with 20 points and seven rebounds. JJ Starling scored 12. Ighodaro had 10 points and 10 rebounds to guide Marquette to a 34-29 lead at halftime.
Niagara 67, EMU 60 – Thomasson scores 20 as Niagara takes down Eastern Michigan
Noah Thomasson had 20 points in Niagara’s 67-60 win over Eastern Michigan. Thomasson shot 7 for 14 and 5 of 7 from the free throw line. Aaron Gray added 12 points and David Mitchell 11 for the Purple Eagles. Noah Farrakhan led Eastern Michigan in scoring, finishing with 21 points and four assists. Eastern Michigan also got 13 points from Emoni Bates.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Yesterday
Los Angeles Lakers 124, Detroit Pistons 117
Atlanta Hawks 123, Chicago Bulls 122 – OT
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook. left, dribbles around Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)Lakers 124, Pistons 117 – James, Davis carry Lakers past Pistons, 124-117
LeBron James scored 35 points, Anthony Davis had 34 points and 15 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 124-117 on Sunday night. Davis also had seven assists as the Lakers overcame 38 points from Bojan Bogdanovic to end a three-game losing streak. Lonnie Walker IV added 18 points for Los Angeles and Russell Westbrook had 11 points and nine assists. Rookie Jaden Ivey had 16 points for Detroit. The Pistons have lost three straight. The Lakers led 61-49 at halftime, but Bogdanovic scored a career-high 25 points in the third quarter to pull the Pistons back into the game.
Atlanta Hawks forward AJ Griffin, front left, shoots a buzzer-beater over Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)Hawks 123, Bulls 122 – OT – Griffin wins game at OT buzzer, Hawks hold off Bulls 123-122
A.J. Griffin hit a 6-footer on an alley-oop pass at the overtime buzzer and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 123-122 victory over the Chicago Bulls. DeMar DeRozan sank three free throws with 0.5 seconds remaining in overtime to finish with 33 points as it appeared the Bulls had the game wrapped up. But Griffin took the alley-oop pass from Jalen Johnson on the sideline and scored on a turnaround jumper with a defender nearby to seal the win. Trae Young hit a 20-footer with 1 second left to give the Hawks a 121-119 lead in the extra period, and Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 17 of his 28 points in the first half for Atlanta.
Tonight
Miami Heat at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Yesterday
Georgia Tech 71, Central Michigan 45
(3) Ohio State 74, Michigan State 68
Ohio State’s Taylor Thierry, right, looks for an an open pass as Michigan State’s Kamaria McDaniel defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)(3) Ohio State 74, Michigan State 68 – Thierry, No. 3 Ohio State hold off Michigan State 74-68
Taylor Thierry scored a career-high 21 points and Taylor Mikesell added 16 as No. 3 Ohio State won its 10th game in a row Sunday defeating Michigan State 74-68. The Buckeyes (10-0) led by as many as 18 points in the first half before the Spartans cut it down to one with 1:44 left in the fourth quarter. Taylor Mikesell made four free throws in the final minute and Madison Greene added another as Michigan State missed four of its last six shot attempts. “We showed really good competitive character,” Ohio State coach Kevin McGuff said. “We kept fighting and scratching and clawing and just doing whatever we had to try to find a way to win.”
WNBA – ‘I want to talk’: Griner opened up during her long trip home
WNBA star Brittney Griner didn’t want quiet time as soon as she boarded a U.S. government plane that would bring her home. “I’ve been in prison for 10 months, listening to the Russians. I want to talk,” Griner said. That’s according to Roger Carstens, the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, who helped secure the basketball star’s release and bring her back to the U.S. last week. Carstens told CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday that Griner walked throughout the plane, introducing herself to every member of the flight crew, shaking their hands, and “making a personal connection with them.”
NCAAFB – College Football – Week 15
Saturday
Army 20, Navy 17 – 2OT 1ST Overtime game in the 123 year history of the Army/Navy Game
NCAAFB – Navy’s Ken Niumatalolo out after 15 seasons as coach
Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo is out after 15 seasons at the helm. The academy said Sunday that Niumatalolo would not return. The announcement came a day after the Midshipmen lost to Army in overtime and finished 4-8 for the second straight year. Niumatalolo is the winningest coach in school history at 109-83, but after going 11-2 in 2019, Navy hasn’t finished above .500 since. Defensive coordinator Brian Newberry was named interim coach. Athletic director Chet Gladchuk is expected to speak to reporters Monday.
NCAAFB – Mississippi State coach Mike Leach hospitalized in Jackson
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach was hospitalized after “a personal health issue” that happened at his home in Starkville. The 61-year-old Leach was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, which is about 125 miles away from Mississippi State. The university said in a statement it would have no further comment on Leach’s condition. Defensive coordinator Zach Arnett has been placed in charge of the team as it prepares for an appearance in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Jan. 2 in Tampa, Florida. Leach is in his third season at Mississippi State, with a 19-17 record.
NCAAFB – College Football – Division II Semifinals
Saturday
Ferris State 38, West Florida 17
Ferris State will face Colorado School of Mines on Saturday at 1:00 at McKinney Texas for the NCAA DII National Championship, FSU is the defending national champions.
SW Michigan players on Ferris. Tyrese Hunt-Thompson (Cassopolis), Darius Pruitt (Kalamazoo Central), Caleb Murphy (Dowagiac), Cyntell Williams (Battle Creek Central), Cailyn Murphy (Dowagiac), Derrell Mabon (Kal. Loy Norrix), Jalen Jones (Mattawan), Corbin Kalin (St. Joseph), Kyler Granger (Battle Creek Central), Garrett Jones (Berrien Springs), Cameron Wirtz (BC Lakeview), Tirell Hausmanis (Three Rivers), Tayvon Hughes (BC Lakeview).
NCAAFB – College Football – Division III Semifinals
Saturday
Mount Union 34, Wartburg College 31
Mount Union will face North Central on Friday at 7:00 at Annapolis, MD for the NCAA DIII National Championship in the Stagg Bowl
SW Michigan players on Mt. Union. Brennan Kerns (St. Joseph)
MHSAA – High School Sports
Saturday
Boys Basketball
Buchanan 54, Coloma 37
Holt 42, Battle Creek Central 37
Charlotte 46, Vicksburg 36
GR Forest Hills Northern 43, Otsego 33
Quincy 48, White Pigeon 36
Girls Basketball
Potterville 47, Michigan Lutheran 23
Kalamazoo Central 52, Jackson 35
White Pigeon 32, Quincy 26
Today
Boys Basketball
Brandywine at Bronson, 7:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at South Bend Career Academy (IN), 7:00 p.m.
Martin at Hartford, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Bridgman at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Eau Claire at Watervliet Grace Christian, 6:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
Wyoming-Lee at Holland Black River, 7:00 p.m. Holland Black River joined the SAC Conference this year
FIFA – World Cup 2020 – Qatar
Tuesday
Semifinal 1
Argentina vs. Croatia, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Semifinal 2
France vs. Morocco, 2:00 p.m.
FIFA – England looks to future after latest World Cup heartbreak
England’s World Cup fate was effectively sealed from the penalty spot as Harry Kane’s late strike flew high over the bar at Al Bayt Stadium. France held out for a 2-1 win that sent the defending champions back to the semifinals and England home. Penalties have cost the Three Lions time and again at major tournaments. They have lost shootouts on seven occasions in World Cups and European Championships since 1990. It didn’t come down to that against France. But Kane still faced a test of nerve from the spot when standing over the ball in the 84th minute.
FIFA – Mbappé to face good friend Hakimi in World Cup semifinal
Kylian Mbappé is going to meet his good friend Achraf Hakimi again at this World Cup. The France star went to visit his Paris Saint-Germain teammate at the Morocco team hotel in downtown Doha last week. Mbappé will be marked by Hakimi in a World Cup semifinal on Wednesday. His path to Morocco’s goal down the French left wing blocked by a player he has called the best right-back in the world. Their friendship in Paris had bonded over music, video games and choreographed goal celebrations. Only one friend can advance to a World Cup final against Argentina or Croatia.
FIFA – Ronaldo says his dream of winning World Cup has ‘ended’
Cristiano Ronaldo has said in a cryptic social media post that his dream of winning the World Cup with Portugal has ended. But he stopped short of announcing his retirement from international duty. The 37-year-old Ronaldo left the field in tears after Portugal lost 1-0 to Morocco in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Ronaldo said Sunday on Instagram in his first comments after the elimination that it was “time to take stock.” But he didn’t explicitly say if he wants to carry on being available for Portugal. Ronaldo is the all-time leading scorer in men’s international soccer with 118 goals. He said putting Portugal “on the highest level in the world” was his biggest dream.
FIFA – After Neymar, Croatia aims to end Messi’s World Cup dream
Croatia has already ended Neymar’s World Cup dream by beating Brazil in the quarterfinals. Now it hopes to do the same to Lionel Messi in the semifinals on Tuesday. The 2018 runner-up Croatia is the next obstacle for Argentina to overcome as Messi bids to win the one major trophy that has eluded him. Croatia was beaten by France in the final in Russia and is on its own mission to go one step further this time.
This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso bar, we talk Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Girls Basketball…
Our first Midwest Family Player of the Week for the winter high school sports season is Megan Wurster of Lakeshore High School Basketball. Megan is a sophomore at Lakeshore. She also plays soccer and golf and in the classroom she has a 3.7 GPA.
WSJM Sports Director Dave Wolf caught up with Megan and Lakeshore Girls Basketball Coach Michael Clark earlier this week.
As you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. Joel Cordes brings you all of the action from Lakeshore High School as the Lancers opened the 2022-23 regular season at home against Portage Central in a SMAC West Division contest.
WNBA – Griner freed: WNBA star swapped for Russian, heads home
American basketball star Brittney Griner is heading home, freed from Russian prison in exchange for the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Thursday’s dramatic action was the culmination of an eight-month saga of high diplomacy and dashed hopes. But the U.S. failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan, jailed in Russia for nearly four years on espionage charges that his family and the U.S. government say are baseless. The swap comes at a time of heightened tensions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And it has brought unprecedented attention to the number of what the U.S. considers wrongful detainees.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan 90, Minnesota 75
Minnesota forward Pharrel Payne, left, and Michigan guard Dug McDaniel watch the ball get away during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)Michigan 90, Minnesota 75 – McDaniel shines in first start, Michigan eases by Minnesota
Hunter Dickinson scored 19 points, freshman Dug McDaniel had 15 points and seven assists in his first start of the season and Michigan routed Minnesota 90-75. Michigan made its first five 3-pointers, led 24-9 after the opening eight minutes and extended it to 37-13. Minnesota used a 15-3 run to pull within 40-28 with 3:15 left in the first half but McDaniel ended Michigan’s nearly four minute scoring drought with a long 3-pointer and the Wolverines led 47-31 at the break. McDaniel scored nine of Michigan’s 17 points to start the second half for a 21-point lead. And Jett Howard scored five straight Michigan points during a 12-2 run for a 76-47 advantage. McDaniel shined in Michigan’s first game without guard Jaelin Llewellyn, who suffered a season-ending knee injury.
Saturday
UIC at Western Michigan, 2:30 p.m.
Central Michigan at Tulsa, 3:00 p.m.
Brown vs. Michigan State, 4:30 p.m. COSY-FM 3:30
Sunday
Eastern Michigan at Niagara, 1:00 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – Week 14
Last Night
Los Angeles Rams 17, Las Vegas Raiders 16
Rams 17, Raiders 16 – Baker cooks: Newcomer Mayfield rallies Rams past Vegas 17-16
Baker Mayfield threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Van Jefferson with 10 seconds to play to cap a 98-yard drive, and the Los Angeles Rams’ brand-new quarterback led two TD drives late in the fourth quarter of a shocking 17-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Just two days after the Rams claimed Mayfield off waivers from Carolina, the former No. 1 pick went 22 of 35 for 230 yards and snapped the defending Super Bowl champions’ six-game losing streak in dramatic fashion. Josh Jacobs rushed for 99 yards and the only touchdown for the Raiders, whose three-game winning streak ended in humiliating fashion.
Sunday
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, 1:00 p.m. Rock 107 WIRX 12:00
Bears, Packers, and Colts are off this week
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Florida Panthers 5, Detroit Red Wings 1
Florida Panthers defenseman Matt Kiersted (3) and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Robert Hagg (38) go for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Panthers 5, Red Wings 1 – Tierney gets 1st goal for Panthers in 5-1 win over Red Wings
Veteran Chris Tierney scored his first goal of the season in his second game with Florida, and the Panthers scored four times in the second period to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-1. Rookie Matt Kiersted also scored his first goal for the Panthers, who have won seven straight against the Red Wings and 17 of the last 19 meetings. Tierney and Kiersted were recalled this week from Charlotte of the AHL. Eetu Luostarinen, Josh Mahura and Matthew Tkachuk had Florida’s other goals, and Sergei Bobrovsky made 19 saves. Jonatan Berggren scored for the Red Wings, and Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 36 shots.
Tonight
Winnipeg at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday
Detroit at Dallas, 2:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Washington at Indiana, 7:00 p.m.
Detroit at Memphis, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
Brooklyn at Indiana, 7:00 p.m.
Dallas at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday
LA Lakers at Detroit, 6:00 p.m.
Chicago at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Toledo 71, (14) Michigan 68
Cleveland State 86, Central Michigan 55
(5) Notre Dame at Lafayette, Postponed
Toledo 71, (14) Michigan 68 – Mikonowicz, Toledo women upend No. 14 Michigan 71-68
Sammi Mikonowicz made a layup with 13.6 seconds left and then added two free throws at 3.1 seconds as Toledo beat No. 14 Michigan 71-68 for its first win over a ranked team in 12 years and first on the road since March of 1996. The Rockets extended their nation’s best road winning streak to 14 and ended the Wolverines’ home winning streak at 21, which was the third-longest in the nation. Leigha Brown put the Wolverines on top 68-67 win a shot from the elbow with 20.3 seconds to play. After a timeout, Mikonowicz got the ball at the right elbow and drove to the basket for the winner. She padded that with foul shots after grabbing the rebound on a Brown miss.
Saturday
Merrimack at (5) Notre Dame, 12:00 p.m.
Indiana State at Western Michigan, 12:00 p.m.
Southern Indiana at Eastern Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday
Central Michigan at Georgia Tech, 1:00 p.m.
Michigan State at (3) Ohio State, 4:00 p.m.
NCAAFB – College Football – Week 15
Saturday
Navy at Army, 3:00 p.m. at Philadelphia
NCAAFB – College Football – Division II Semifinals
Saturday
West Florida at Ferris State, 12:00 p.m.
Louisville Offensive Coordinator Lance Taylor answers questions during the NCAA college football team’s media day in Louisville, Ky., Aug. 2, 2022. Western Michigan has hired Taylor to lead its football program. Athletic director Dan Bartholomae made the announcement Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. The 41-year-old Taylor previously coached running backs for three seasons at Notre Dame and Stanford. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)NCAAFB – Western Michigan hires Lance Taylor to lead football program
Western Michigan has hired Louisville offensive coordinator Lance Taylor to lead its football program. Athletic director Dan Bartholomae made the announcement Thursday. The 41-year-old Taylor previously coached running backs for three seasons at Notre Dame and Stanford. He was also an assistant at Appalachian State and with the Carolina Panthers and New York Jets. Alabama coach Nick Saban gave him his start in coaching as a graduate assistant in 2007. Taylor walked on the Crimson Tide’s team in 1999 and later earned a scholarship as a receiver and special team’s captain for former coach Mike Shula.
NCAAFB – USC QB Caleb Williams voted AP Player of the Year
Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams is The Associated Press college football player of the year. The sophomore Heisman Trophy favorite is the school’s first winner of the award since 2005 with his stellar debut season for the Trojans. Williams received 32 of the 46 first-place votes and 117 total points from AP Top 25 poll voters. TCU quarterback Max Duggan came in second with six first-place votes and 64 points. Williams has passed for 4,075 yards with an FBS-leading 37 touchdowns and just four interceptions this season.
NCAAFB – Michigan lineman Mazi Smith takes plea deal in gun case
Michigan defensive lineman Mazi Smith has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor. The deal comes a week after Smith was charged with a felony for having a gun in his pickup truck without a concealed-weapon permit. Smith’s record will be scrubbed clean if he stays out of trouble for a certain length of time. Police say Smith was stopped for speeding on Oct. 7 and found to have a handgun and ammunition but not a concealed-pistol permit. He was arrested, taken to the police station and released to play the next day in Michigan’s game against Indiana. Washtenaw County prosecutor Eli Savit was criticized for waiting nearly two months to file a charge.
MLB – Dodgers sign OF Jason Heyward to minor league deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed outfielder Jason Heyward to a minor league deal and invited him to spring training. The 33-year-old was released by the Chicago Cubs earlier this offseason. Heyward put up the worst offensive numbers of his career last season and battled injuries. He batted .204 and had 10 RBI and one home run in 137 plate appearances. He’s a valuable defender in the outfield. He’s also friends with Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman. Heyward helped the Cubs win the 2016 World Series.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Grand Rapids at Springfield, 7:05 p.m. (1st ever meeting)
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Yesterday
Toledo Walleye at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Basketball
Battle Creek Central 48, St. Joseph 37
Portage Central 42, Lakeshore 38 – OT
Michigan Lutheran 36, Our Lady of the Lake 29
Bridgman 28, Coloma 22
Mattawan 56, Portage Northern 50
Gull Lake 48, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 39
Kalamazoo Central 55, Battle Creek Lakeview 48 – OT
Boys Basketball
Countryside Academy 53, Bloomingdale 45
Dowagiac 63, Comstock 42
Bangor 41, Wyoming West Michigan Lutheran 28
Boys Swimming and Diving
St. Joseph 130, Kalamazoo Central 46
Yesterday
Boys BasketballSMAC
Portage Central at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m. WSJM
St. Joseph at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m
Mattawan at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Kal. Central at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Three Rivers at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m.
Otsego at Niles, 7:15 p.m.
Plainwell at Sturgis, 7:15 p.m.
Paw Paw at Vicksburg, 7:15 p.m.
Lakeland
Buchanan at Benton Harbor, 7:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
Our Lady of the Lake at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
Allegan at South Haven, 7:30 p.m.
Covert at Eau Claire, 7:00 p.m.
Countryside Academy at New Buffalo, 7:00 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at River Valley, 7:30 p.m.
SAC
Watervliet at Fennville, 7:30 p.m.
Martin at Holland Black River, 7:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Lawton, 7:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Parchment, 7:30 p.m.
Gobles at Saugatuck, 7:30 p.m.
Constantine at Schoolcraft, 7:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Decatur at Dowagiac, 7:00 p.m.
Union City at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Girls BasketballWolverine
Three Rivers at Edwardsburg, 6:00 p.m.
Otsego at Niles, 6:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Vicksburg, 6:00 p.m.
Lakeland
Buchanan at Benton Harbor, 5:30 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Brandywine, 5:30 p.m.
BCS
Countryside Academy at New Buffalo, 7:00 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at River Valley, 7:30 p.m.
SAC
Watervliet at Fennville, 6:00 p.m.
Martin at Holland Black River, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Lawton, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Gobles at Saugatuck, 6:00 p.m.
Constantine at Schoolcraft, 6:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Galesburg-Augusta, 6:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Bloomingdale at Bangor, 6:00 p.m.
Centreville at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Comstock at Decatur, 7:00 p.m.
Hartford at Lawrence, 7:00 p.m.
White Pigeon at Marcellus, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
Boys Basketball
Coloma at Buchanan, 5:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Holt, 7:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Charlotte, 7:00 p.m.
GR Forest Hills Northern at Otsego, 2:30 p.m.
Quincy at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Michigan Lutheran at Potterville, 4:00 p.m.
Jackson at Kalamazoo Central, 4:00 p.m.
Quincy at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
FIFA – 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar
Friday
Quarterfinals
Croatia vs. Brazil, 10:00 a.m.
Netherlands vs. Argentina, 2:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan State 67, Penn State 58
Notre Dame 81, Boston University 75
Robert Morris 71, Central Michigan 66
Illinois State 87, Eastern Michigan 81
Penn State’s Seth Lundy (1) defends against a shot by Michigan State’s A.J. Hoggard (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)Michigan State 67, Penn State 58 – Hoggard scores career-high 23, Michigan St snaps 2-game skid
A.J. Hoggard scored a career-high 23 points, Joey Hauser had 12 points and 15 rebounds and Michigan State beat Penn State 67-58 to snap a two-game losing streak. Michigan State avoided going .500 or worse after 10 games for the first time in 18 seasons. Hoggard blocked an open layup with less than a minute to play and Hauser grabbed the rebound before being fouled and making two free throws at the other end for a 66-58 lead. Hoggard, Hauser and Tyson Walker combined for 31 of Michigan State’s 32 second-half points. The Michigan State defense allowed only one made field goal in the final five minutes. Penn State was just 1 of 9 from 3-point range in the second half after 7 of 18 before halftime.
Notre Dame 81, Boston U. 75 – Ryan scores 21 to help Notre Dame hold off Boston University
Cormac Ryan scored 21 points, including five free throws down the stretch, and Notre Dame held off Boston University 81-75. Ryan continued his hot 3-point shooting, making all four of his attempts. In his last three games, Ryan is 14 of 19 from the arc. Trey Wertz added three more treys and had 16 points with JJ Starling adding 15 for Notre Dame, which shot 49% and was even better from 3-point range at 9 of 17 for 53%. Ethan Brittain-Watts made 5 of 10 3-point tries and scored a career-high 19 points to lead the Terriers.
Tonight
Michigan at Minnesota, 9:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 8:30
Michigan Wolverines’ Jaelin Llewellyn (3) in action during an NCAA basketball game between Michigan Wolverines and Kentucky Wildcats at the O2 Arena, in London, Sunday, Dec.4, 2022. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)NCAAMBKB – Michigan’s Jaelin Llewellyn out for season with knee injury
Michigan point guard Jaelin Llewellyn is out for the rest of the season with an injured left knee. He is expected to have surgery next month. Llewellyn was hurt in a loss to Kentucky in London over the weekend. Llewellyn transferred to Michigan from Princeton last spring and that seemed to lead to Frankie Collins transferring to Arizona State. Llewellyn averaged seven points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists in eight games at Michigan. He was an All-Ivy League player last season and averaged nearly 16 points over three seasons at Princeton.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Western Michigan 68, Valparaiso 62
Today
Cleveland State at Central Michigan, 11:00 a.m.
Toledo at (14) Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
(5) Notre Dame at Lafayette, Postponed
NCAAWBKB – Notre Dame, Lafayette women postpone game for health reasons
No. 5 Notre Dame and Lafayette have postponed a women’s basketball game scheduled for Thursday because of health and safety protocols. No other details were immediately available. The game was supposed to be played at Lafayette in Easton, Pennsylvania. The schools say they are looking at whether the game can be rescheduled. The Fighting Irish are still supposed to host Merrimack on Saturday.
NFL – National Football League – Week 14
Tonight
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 p.m.
NFL – McVay: Baker Mayfield likely to be active for Rams vs Vegas
Coach Sean McVay says Baker Mayfield probably will be active for the Los Angeles Rams’ game against the Raiders on Thursday night. That’s just two days after the Rams claimed the former No. 1 draft pick off waivers from Carolina. McVay wouldn’t rule out the possibility of Mayfield playing against Las Vegas, but the Rams coach indicated it likely would happen only if John Wolford’s persistent neck injury forces struggling Los Angeles to try a desperate solution to its quarterback woes. Mayfield arrived in Los Angeles on Tuesday night to join the Rams.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Florida Panthers, 7:30 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
New Orleans Pelicans 104, Detroit Pistons 98
Chicago Bulls 115, Washington Wizards 111
Minnesota Timberwolves 121, Indiana Pacers 115
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket between Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (41) and center Jalen Duren (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)Pelicans 104, Pistons 98 – Williamson scores 29, Pelicans hold off Pistons 104-98
Zion Williamson had 29 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans held off the Detroit Pistons 104-98 for their fifth straight victory. Trey Murphy III hit four 3s and finished with 20 points for New Orleans, which won for the 10th time in 12 games. Naji Marshall added 17 points, including a put-back that made it 100-94 with 29 seconds left. Saddiq Bey scored 25 points for Detroit. Killian Hayes added 17 points and 12 assists for the Pistons. The Pelicans’ winning streak has come without Brandon Ingram because of the star forward’s left foot injury. Williamson has averaged 28 points during Ingram’s absence.
Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine shorts between Washington Wizards’ Daniel Gafford, left, and Kristaps Porzingis during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, in Chicago. The Bulls won 115-111. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Bulls 115, Wizards 111 – DeRozan, Bulls beat Wizards; Beal out with hamstring strain
DeMar DeRozan scored 15 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, Nikola Vucevic had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 115-111. Zach LaVine added 25 points as Chicago bounced back after a 2-4 road trip. Vucevic’s basket gave the Bulls a 106-105 lead with 2:50 left, and he then blocked a shot that led to a jumper by DeRozan. After Porzingis missed a 3-pointer, DeRozan had a three-point play to put Chicago ahead 111-105 with 1:43 left. Kristaps Porzingis scored 28 points and Kyle Kuzma added 21 for Washington, which has lost four straight. The Wizards played without leading scorer and three-time All-Star Bradley Beal, who strained his hamstring Sunday in a loss to the Lakers. Beal will be re-evaluated next week.
T-Wolves 121, Pacers 115 – Russell scores 15 points in 4th, Wolves beat Pacers 121-115
D’Angelo Russell had 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat the Indiana Pacers 121-115 on Wednesday night. Rudy Gobert added 16 points and 20 rebounds for Minnesota, which blew a 23-point lead and had to overcome an eight-point deficit. Buddy Hield scored 26 points and hit 7 of 11 from 3-point territory for Indiana. Tyrese Haliburton added 26 points and 15 assists for the Pacers.
MLB – AP source: Aaron Judge, Yankees reach $360M, 9-year deal
A person familiar with the deal says that Aaron Judge has agreed to return to the New York Yankees on a $360 million, nine-year contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. It’s the largest free agent deal in baseball history. Judge will earn $40 million per season, the highest average annual payout for a position player. The contract trails only Mike Trout’s $426.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels and Mookie Betts’ $365 million pact with the Dodgers for biggest in baseball history.
MLB – Braves acquire former All-Star reliever Jiménez from Tigers
The Atlanta Braves have traded for former All-Star reliever Joe Jiménez, sending two minor leaguers to Detroit to help restock a bullpen now minus Kenley Jansen. The Tigers acquired outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy and left-hander Jake Higginbotham. The swap at the winter meetings on Wednesday night came after Jansen, who led the NL with 41 saves last season, left the NL East champion Braves and got a $32 million, two-year deal with the Boston Red Sox. Jiménez, who turns 28 next month, was 3-2 with two saves and a 3.49 ERA in 62 games with the Tigers last season, striking out 77 in 56 2/3 innings. The right-hander has spent all six of his seasons in the majors with Detroit and was an All-Star in 2018.
MLB – AP source: Cardinals, Contreras agree to 5-year contract
Willson Contreras is going to St. Louis to replace Yadier Molina at catcher, agreeing to an $87.5 million, five-year contract with the Cardinals. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the move to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical. The addition of Contreras fills a major void for St. Louis, which won the NL Central this season with a 93-69 record. Molina decided to retire after spending his entire 19-year career with the Cardinals, making 10 All-Star teams and winning nine Gold Gloves.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Last Night
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College 68, Mott Community College 63
- The Lady Red Hawks had three players score in double figures in a 68-63 road win over Mott, Arial Ford had a game high 22 points along with 19 rebounds. Aaliyah Reno and Kalyah Watson scored 10 points each.
Southwestern Michigan 79, Henry Ford College 55
- Cameron Thomas had a game high 27 points to lead Southwestern Michigan over Henry Ford College 79-55. Her teammate Macey Laubach had 25.
Men’s Basketball
Mott Community College 87, Lake Michigan College 50
- 20th ranked Mott out scored Lake Michigan College 45-19 in the second half on the way to an 87-50 win over the Red Hawks. Jailen Campbell scored 13 to lead LMC.
AHL – American Hockey League
Last Night
Grand Rapids Griffins 6, Iowa Wild 2
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Yesterday
Kalamazoo Wings 6, Toledo Walleye 1
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Wrestling
St. Joseph at Paw Paw Quad
Jackson Northwest 48, St. Joseph 24
St. Joseph 51, Paw Paw 30
SAC Meet at South Haven
South Haven 48, Delton-Kellogg 27
Martin 54, South Haven 17
Parchment Dual
Parchment 54, Coloma 0
Watervliet 42, Parchment 36
Hudsonville Quad
Hudsonville 34, Lakeshore 33
Lakeshore 63, East Kentwood 15
Girls Basketball
Buchanan 63, Edwardsburg 42
Boys Basketball
Kalamazoo Phoenix 65, White Pigeon 40
Today
Girls Basketball
St. Joseph at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Coloma, 6:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Kalamazoo Central, 7:00 p.m.
Climax-Scotts at Mendon, 6:00 p.m.
Boys Basketball
Countryside Academy at Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Comstock, 7:00 p.m.
Bangor at Wyoming West Michigan Lutheran, 6:00 p.m.
Boys Swimming and Diving
Kalamazoo Central at St. Joseph, 6:00 p.m.
FIFA – 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar
Friday
Quarterfinals
Croatia vs. Brazil, 10:00 a.m.
Netherlands vs. Argentina, 2:00 p.m.
FIFA – After World Cup, US men recede to background for 3 1/2 years
The United States men’s soccer team recedes into the background of American sports for the next 3 1/2 years. The team’s four World Cup matches averaged 12.2 million viewers on Fox but its 27 games on rated English-language networks from the start of 2020 through this fall averaged 668,000. That is according to Nielsen. The U.S. team averaged 2.45 million during the World Cup on Telemundo. That is double its 1.02 million average for 40 matches on Spanish-language networks during the three years ahead of the tournament. That compares with the NFL’s average of 17.1 million for the 2021 regular season.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 2
New Jersey Devils 3, Chicago Blackhawks 0
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (35) makes a save on a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul (20) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)Red Wings 4, Lightning 2 – Husso makes 44 saves, helps Red Wings beat Lightning 4-2
Ville Husso made 28 of his 44 saves in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2. The Red Wings got goals from Michael Rasmussen, Jonatan Berggren, Adam Erne and David Perron. Detroit, which has missed the playoffs in each of the last six seasons, moved into a third-place tie in the Atlantic Division with Tampa Bay. Steven Stamkos and Brayden Point scored, and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 22 shots for the Lightning.
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) is defended by Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Filip Roos (48) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)Devils 3, Blackhawks 0 – NHL-leading Devils shut out struggling Chicago Blackhawks
Defenseman Dougie Hamilton had a goal and two assists, Vitek Vanecek made 24 saves for his second shutout and the NHL-leading New Jersey Devils defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 on Tuesday night. Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt scored goals and Jack Hughes had two outstanding assists for the Devils, who are a league-best 21-4-1 despite losing their first two games. Arvid Soderblom made 26 saves for the slumping Blackhawks, who are 1-9-1 in their last 11. They were also shut out by the New York Islanders 3-0 on Sunday.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Detroit Pistons 116, Miami Heat 96
Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) defends against Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Pistons 116, Heat 96 – Pistons run away in 2nd half, embarrass Heat 116-96
Bojan Bogdanovic scored 31 points, Alec Burks added 18 and the Detroit Pistons pulled away in the second half to beat the Miami Heat 116-96. Saddiq Bey scored 14, Isaiah Stewart had 11 points and 11 rebounds and Cory Joseph also scored 11 for the Pistons, who trailed 50-47 at halftime — then outscored Miami 69-46 in the final two quarters. It was Detroit’s biggest margin of victory this season. Tyler Herro led all scorers with a season high-tying 34 points for Miami, which has dropped three of its last four games.
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at New Orleans Pelicans, 8:00 p.m.
Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:00 p.m.
MLB commissioner Manfred says 2023 ‘big year’ for A’s future
The Oakland Athletics will have their relocation fee waived if they decide to move to Las Vegas, and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says 2023 is a big year when it comes to the future of the franchise. Speaking at baseball’s winter meetings in San Diego, Manfred also said the Los Angeles Angels are hoping to have their sale resolved by opening day. He had no update on the sale process for the Washington Nationals. The A’s have played at the Coliseum since 1968 and their lease expires after the 2024 season.
MLB – AP source: Cody Bellinger, Cubs agree to $17.5M, 1-year deal
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that former National League MVP Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a $17.5 million, one-year contract. Bellinger was cut by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Nov. 18 after the 27-year-old outfielder hit .210 with 19 homers in 144 games. Bellinger was the 2019 NL MVP.
MLB – Longtime Free Press writer Lowe wins BBWAA excellence award
John Lowe, who created the quality start statistic while covering baseball for the Detroit Free Press and other newspapers for more than three decades, has won the BBWAA Career Excellence Award. The honor was announced by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Lowe got 137 votes from BBWAA members. The late Gerry Fraley was second with 135 and Bruce Jenkins drew 106. Lowe will be honored during Hall of Fame induction weekend next July in Cooperstown, New York. In 1985, Lowe created the quality start stat, which has since become part of the baseball landscape — six innings pitched, no more than three earned runs allowed. Lowe retired in 2014 after 29 years with the Free Press following previous stints with the Los Angeles Daily News and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Michigan State at Penn State, 6:30 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 5:30
Boston University at Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m.
Robert Morris at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Illinois State, 8:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Tonight
Western Michigan at Valparaiso, 7:00 p.m.
NFL – Injury-plagued LA Rams claim QB Baker Mayfield off waivers
The Los Angeles Rams have claimed quarterback Baker Mayfield off waivers. The Rams made the move Tuesday to add Mayfield, the No. 1 pick in the 2018 draft by Cleveland. Mayfield was released by the Panthers on Monday at his request after seven disappointing games with Carolina. The Rams need quarterback help. Matthew Stafford is almost certainly out for the season with a bruised spinal cord, and backups John Wolford and Bryce Perkins have been fairly ineffective while playing three of the past four games.
NCAAFB – Hall of Famer Croom: ‘Not enough progress’ for Black coaches
New Hall of Famer Sylvester Croom says there has not been enough progress in college football when it comes to the hiring of Black head coaches. Croom, a star player for Alabama in the early 1970s, became the first Black head football coach in the Southeastern Conference in 2004 when he was hired by Mississippi State. Since then, there have been only four others and there are currently no Black head coaches in the SEC. Only one of 16 head coaching vacancies in major college football this year has been filled by a Black coach. Croom called it ‘disappointing’ and ‘frustrating,’ but said he was happy to see Deion Sanders get an opportunity with Colorado.
Boxing – Mills Lane, Hall of Fame boxing referee, dies at 85
Mills Lane, the Hall of Fame boxing referee who was the third man in the ring when Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear, died Tuesday. He was 85. Respected for being tough but fair, his “Let’s get it on!” command became the final words heard before many memorable fights. Lane had suffered a stroke in 2002 and his son, Tommy, said his father had taken a significant turn for the worse recently before entering hospice care on Friday. He died at his home in Reno, Nevada, with his wife, Kaye, and two sons in the home.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Last Night
Men’s Basketball
South Suburban College 95, Southwestern Michigan 61
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Mott Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Henry Ford College at Southwestern Michigan, 6:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Mott Community College, 7:30 p.m.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Iowa Wild at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Today
Kalamazoo Wings at Toledo Walleye, 10:35 a.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball – Season Openers
St. Joseph 58, Harper Creek 32
- St. Joe jumped out to a 26-7 lead after the first quarter and just coasted for a season opening 58-32 season opening win over Harper Creek. Chase Sanders and Luke Lehner each had a game high 14 points to lead the Bears
South Bend Clay (IN) 74, Niles 54
Berrien Springs 63, River Valley 50
Bridgman 58, Saugatuck 57 – OT
Buchanan 61, Bloomingdale 37
Bangor 41, Covert 31
GR NorthPointe Christian 81, Fennville 43
Howardsville Christian 38, Burr Oak 22
Decatur 45, New Buffalo 35
South Haven 48, Gobles 20
Wyoming Godwin Heights 73, Eau Claire 54
Lawton 54, Marcellus 48
Allegan 55, Holland Black River 34
Vermontville Maple Valley 56, Delton-Kellogg 53
Mattawan 85, Paw Paw 50
Cassopolis 58, Three Rivers 52
Parchment 73, Comstock 25
Marshall 52, Edwardsburg 39
Plainwell 60, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg 44
Kalamazoo Hackett 80, Centreville 37
Schoolcraft 60, Vicksburg 44
Otsego 56, Portage Central 45
Kalamazoo Christian 72, Portage Northern 66
Mendon 57, Colon 54
Battle Creek Central 52, Jackson 42
Coldwater 45, Sturgis 33
Girls Basketball
St. Joseph 47, Benton Harbor 42
- Lady Bears sophomore Jaslynn Ward had 31 points in St. Joe’s 47-42 win at Benton Harbor. Eleah Hedstrom also had 10 for St. Joe. The Tigers were lead by Desrae Kyles 19 points and 15 points from Jmya Jordan. St. Joe improves to 2-0 on the season, The Tigers fall to 1-1.
Hackett 60, Our Lady of the Lake 39
- Cam Nobis and Layne Ridderman each had 13 points for Kalamazoo Hackett in a 60-39 win over Our Lady of the Lake. The Lakers were led by Claire Jollay with 12 points.
Watervliet 48, Gobles 37
Martin 42, Coloma 17
New Buffalo 35, Watervliet Grace Christian 19
Mattawan 70, Paw Paw 57
Dowagiac 39, Decatur 11
Marcellus 37, Bangor 30
Cassopolis 36, Hartford 28
Lawrence 45, Centreville 37
Holland Black River 54, Fennville 42
Mendon 54, Comstock 25
Otsego 48, Portage Central 44
Burr Oak 33, Howardsville Christian 26
Three Rivers 46, Gull Lake 30
Coldwater 55, Sturgis 21
Vicksburg 37, Schoolcraft 20
Middleville Thornapple Kellogg 42, Plainwell 38
Delton-Kellogg 39, Vermontville Maple Valley 28
Galesburg-Augusta 48, Allegan 18
Tonight
Wrestling
St. Joseph at Paw Paw, 5:30 p.m.
Buchanan, Delton-Kellogg, Fennville, Martin at South Haven, 6:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Buchanan at Edwarsburg, 7:00 p.m.
Boys Basketball
White Pigeon at Kalamazoo Phoenix, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – SMC to host all-day girls high school basketball event
Southwestern Michigan College is helping celebrate its return to basketball by hosting the inaugural Tri-State Holiday Classic. The all-day event will feature girls high school basketball teams from Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. Michigan teams Benton Harbor, Edwardsburg, Dowagiac, Lawton, and Niles will play games at SMC’s 1st Source Bank Fieldhouse on Saturday, December 17. The games start at 10:30 am with Niles against South Bend Riley, Lawton will face Hillcrest at 12:45. Dowagiac faces Riley at 3 pm. Benton Harbor faces Hillcrest at 5:15 pm, with Edwardsburg facing Elkhart in the final game at 7:30. Hillcrest and Riley will play two games that day, which is allowed for Indiana and Illinois schools. Tickets are $5 for the day, with doors opening at 10:00 am. Current SMC player Cameron Thomas went to Hillcrest High School. SMC Women’s Basketball Coach Jeanine Wasielewski said they plan to add a boys event next year.
FIFA – 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar
YesterdayKnockout Round – Round of 16
Morocco 0, Spain 0 – Morocco wins on PK’s 3-0
Portugal 6, Switzerland 1
Morocco 0, Spain 0 – MOR PK’s 3-0 – Morocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at World Cup
Morocco became the first Arab nation and only the fourth African nation to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals by beating Spain 3-0 in a penalty shootout. Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets missed their penalties for Spain. Sarabia hit the post and Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stopped the other two. The teams drew 0-0 in regulation and extra time. Morocco has been the biggest surprise of the tournament and will next face either Portugal or Switzerland. Morocco and Spain are close neighbors with a complex geopolitical relationship.
Portugal 6, Switzerland 1 – Ronaldo dropped, Ramos scores 3 for Portugal at World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement scored a hat trick to lead Portugal over Switzerland 6-1 and into the World Cup quarterfinals. Goncalo Ramos is a 21-year-old forward who only made his Portugal debut last month. He made his first start for his country by demonstrating the kind of clinical finishing Ronaldo was once known for. Ramos scored the opening goal in the 17th minute and added the others in the 51st and 67th. By that time chants of “RONALDO! RONALDO!” were swirling around the 89,000-seat Lusail Stadium. Ronaldo entered as a substitute in the 72nd.
Friday
Quarterfinals
Croatia vs. Brazil, 10:00 a.m.
Netherlands vs. Argentina, 2:00 p.m.
FIFA – The next World Cup will jump to 48 teams. Is bigger better?
The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world soccer body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026. It means more of soccer’s so-called “little teams” that didn’t make it to Qatar will be given a chance-of-a-lifetime when the World Cup goes to the United States, Canada and Mexico. Great news for everyone who was entertained by Saudi Arabia’s stirring underdog upset of Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Morocco knocking out Spain. More surprises surely await in four years. Only it’s not clear for some that bigger is better at the World Cup.
FIFA – Moroccans celebrate historic World Cup win against Spain
Exuberant Moroccans have poured into the streets of their capital and in cities across Europe to celebrate their national soccer team’s historic win against Spain at the World Cup. Morocco defeated Spain in a penalty shootout in Qatar, making the Atlas Lions the only team from outside Europe or South America to make it to the last eight. The capital, Rabat, was bursting with joy while Morocco fans also celebrated in the streets in France and Spain.
FIFA – Ronaldo a solitary figure after being benched at World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t start Portugal’s game against Switzerland in the round of 16 of the World Cup. The move came a day after his coach expressed frustration about Ronaldo’s attitude in the last match. Gonçalo Ramos started in Ronaldo’s place at Lusail Stadium. Ronaldo showed obvious displeasure at being removed from the game against South Korea on Friday. That led to Ramos getting the start. The 21-year-old made his international debut three weeks ago, then scored a hat trick in his first career start for Portugal, which came in the World Cup as Ronaldo’s replacement. Portugal beat Switzerland 6-1 to advance to the quarterfinals.
MLB – AP source: Verlander agrees to 2-year contract with Mets
A person familiar with the negotiations says Justin Verlander has agreed to an $86.7 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets. The deal reunites the AL Cy Young Award winner with Max Scherzer and gives the Mets a high-profile replacement for Jacob deGrom. The deal includes a vesting third-year option, according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no announcement. Verlander leaves World Series champion Houston to step in for deGrom, who agreed to a $185 million, five-year contract with Texas last week. It also puts Verlander on the same team as Scherzer after they played together with the Tigers from 2010-14. Verlander turns 40 in February.
MLB – Judge looms; Verlander, Turner deals heat up winter meetings
Justin Verlander is going to the New York Mets. Trea Turner has agreed to a blockbuster deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Baseball’s first winter meetings since 2019 kicked into high gear when Verlander agreed to an $86.7 million, two-year deal with New York, and Turner joined Philadelphia for a $300 million, 11-year contract. Clayton Kershaw also returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers on a $20 million, one-year deal. The biggest outstanding question at the end of an impactful day at a downtown San Diego hotel centered on the status of MVP Aaron Judge, who remains a free agent after setting the AL home run record and powering the Yankees to a division title.
NFL – National Football League – Week 13
Yesterday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, New Orleans Saints 16
Buccaneers 17, Saints 16 – Brady throws for 2 late TDs, Buccaneers beat Saints 17-16
Tom Brady threw a pair of touchdown passes in the final three minutes Monday night, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally from a 13-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Saints 17-16 and tighten their grip on first place in the weak NFC South. The seven-time Super Bowl champion tossed a one-yard TD pass to rookie Cade Otton, finishing a 91-yard drive to pull within 16-10 with exactly three minutes remaining. He got the ball back with 2:29 to go, then won it with a 6-yard throw to another rookie, Rachaad White, with three seconds left.
NFL – Packers GM, coach want Rodgers back next season
A day after Aaron Rodgers said returning for a 19th season with the Green Bay Packers will require a “mutual desire on both sides”, his general manager agreed with the franchise quarterback. “Surely, yeah,” GM Brian Gutekunst said on Monday, a day after a 28-19 victory at the Chicago Bears moved the Packers to 5-8. Even with 2020 first-round pick Jordan Love waiting in the wings, the Packers want Rodgers back. Coach Matt LaFleur also said on Monday “absolutely” he’d want Rodgers back for 2023.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at New Jersey Devils, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Indiana Pacers 112, Golden State Warriors 104
Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith (25) dunks against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Draymond Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)Pacers 112, Warriors 104 – Rookie Nembhard has 31, leads Pacers past Warriors, 112-104
Rookie Andrew Nembhard scored a season-high 31 points and added 13 assists and eight rebounds to lead the undermanned Indiana Pacers to a 112-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors. A second-round draft pick, Nembhard made a key 3-pointer with 4:26 to go and another jumper less than two minutes later. Indiana played without starting point guard Tyrese Haliburton for a second straight game as he nurses soreness in his left groin. Klay Thompson scored 28 points and made eight 3-pointers on the six-year anniversary of his 60-point masterpiece against the Pacers. Stephen Curry was held to 12 points on 3-for-17 shooting.
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m.
NCAAFB – Bennett, Duggan, Stroud, Williams are Heisman finalists
Quarterbacks Stetson Bennett of Georgia, Max Duggan of TCU, C.J. Stroud of Ohio State and Caleb Williams of Southern California are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy. The award given to the outstanding player in college football is determined by a vote of more than 900 sports journalists and past winners. It will be presented Saturday night at the Lincoln Center in New York. Williams and Stroud also are finalists for the Maxwell Award as the top performer in the college game. Williams, Stroud and Duggan also are up for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Western Michigan 94, Concordia (MI) 50
WMU 94, Concordia 50 – Western Michigan defeats Concordia (MI) 94-50
Markeese Hastings and Tray Maddox Junior each scored 22 points for Western Michigan in a 94-50 win over Concordia in Kalamazoo on Monday. Western had a 50-16 advantage in rebounding to improve to 3-6 on the season.
NCAAMBKB – Preseason No. 1 North Carolina drops out of AP Top 25
Houston and Texas remain firmly entrenched atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. The Cougars earned 37 first-place votes to stay at No. 1 for the second straight week. This is the program’s first stint at the top since the “Phi Slama Jama” days of the 1980s. Connecticut has climbed to No. 5 while Tennessee and Alabama cracked the top 10 for the first time. Preseason No. 1 North Carolina has dropped out entirely after losing four straight games.
| AP MEN’S TOP 25 | | 1 | Houston (37) | 8-0 | | 2 | Texas (14) | 6-0 | | 3 | Virginia (3) | 7-0 | | 4 | Purdue (8) | 8-0 | | 5 | UConn | 9-0 | | 6 | Kansas | 8-1 | | 7 | Tennessee | 7-1 | | 8 | Alabama | 7-1 | | 9 | Arkansas | 7-1 | | 10 | Arizona | 7-1 | | 11 | Auburn | 8-0 | | 12 | Baylor | 6-2 | | 13 | Maryland | 8-0 | | 14 | Indiana | 7-1 | | 15 | Duke | 8-2 | | 16 | Kentucky | 6-2 | | 17 | Illinois | 6-2 | | 18 | Gonzaga | 5-3 | | 19 | UCLA | 7-2 | | 20 | Iowa State | 7-1 | | 21 | Creighton | 6-3 | | 22 | San Diego State | 6-2 | | 23 | Mississippi State | 8-0 | | 24 | TCU | 6-1 | | 25 | Ohio State | 6-2 | | AP WOMEN’S TOP 25 | | 1 | South Carolina (29) | 8-0 | | 2 | Stanford | 10-1 | | 3 | Ohio State | 8-0 | | 4 | Indiana | 9-0 | | 5 | Notre Dame | 7-1 | | 6 | UConn | 6-1 | | 7 | Virginia Tech | 8-0 | | 8 | North Carolina | 6-1 | | NC State | 7-1 | | 10 | Iowa State | 6-1 | | 11 | LSU | 9-0 | | 12 | Arizona | 7-0 | | 13 | UCLA | 8-1 | | 14 | Michigan | 9-0 | | 15 | Utah | 7-0 | | 16 | Iowa | 6-3 | | 17 | Oregon | 6-1 | | 18 | Creighton | 7-1 | | 19 | Baylor | 6-2 | | 20 | Maryland | 7-3 | | 21 | Arkansas | 10-0 | | 22 | Gonzaga | 7-2 | | 23 | Oklahoma | 7-1 | | 24 | Kansas State | 8-1 | | 25 | Villanova | 7-2 |
NCAAMBKB – NCAA Game clashes with World Cup fever in London
Kentucky and Michigan finally played their London game, but organizers aren’t exactly running a fast break to get back to the British capital. The Basketball Hall of Fame London Showcase was delayed because of the coronavirus, and then Sunday’s game tipped off an hour before England played Senegal in the World Cup. Basketball Hall of Fame president and CEO John Doleva says “we’ve certainly had our hurdles.” The Wildcats beat Michigan 73-69 in the marquee game at O2 Arena before 8,242 fans as part of a doubleheader that featured Marist against Maine earlier. That’s less than half the sold-out crowds of the regular-season NBA games held at the O2 between 2011 and 2019.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Purdue 76, Michigan State 71 – OT
NCAAWBKB – Stanford’s VanDerveer tops women’s Top 25 appearances
Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer stands atop The Associated Press women’s basketball poll with the most appearances all-time, breaking a tie with the late Pat Summitt. VanDerveer’s Cardinal remains No. 2 behind South Carolina. She has spent 592 weeks ranked with Stanford ater 27 weeks in the poll while leading Ohio State. Ohio State, Indiana and Notre Dame round out the top five. Louisville has fallen out of the Top 25 for the first time since 2016.
NCAAWBKB – Three teams withdraw from Vegas tournament
The Dayton, Purdue and Texas A&M women’s basketball teams have withdrawn from a Las Vegas tournament. Their departures are part of the continuing fallout from a similar event at a Strip resort over Thanksgiving weekend where safety concerns were raised. Las Vegas Holiday Hoops Classic operations manager Bret Seymour said the three schools had agreed to be additions to his tournament in coordination with officials from Destination Basketball. Destination Basketball ran the Las Vegas Invitational last month at The Mirage that experienced multiple issues, including not having medical personnel on site. Auburn freshman Kharyssa Richardson lay on the court for 50 minutes after falling hard and appearing to hit her head before EMTs arrived.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball – Season Openers
Our Lady of the Lake 46, Lawrence 39
Lawton 49, Michigan Lutheran 46
Brandywine 68, Constantine 28
Watervliet 75, Dowagiac 36
Kalamazoo Phoenix 70, Gull Lake 47
Girls Basketball
Benton Harbor 55, Michigan Lutheran 25
Berrien Springs 33, Niles 31
Tonight
Boys Basketball – Season Openers
Harper Creek at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
South Bend Clay (IN) at Niles, 7:15 p.m.
River Valley at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Bridgman, 7:15 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Coloma, 7:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Buchanan, 7:30 p.m.
Bangor at Covert, 6:00 p.m.
GR NorthPointe Christian at Fennville, 7:00 p.m.
Burr Oak at Howardsville Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Decatur at New Buffalo, 7:15 p.m.
Gobles at South Haven, 7:00 p.m.
Eau Claire at Wyoming Godwin Heights, 7:00 p.m.
Lawton at Marcellus, 7:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Allegan, 7:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Vermontville Maple Valley, 7:00 p.m.
Martin at Wyoming Lee, 7:30 p.m.
Paw Paw at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Comstock at Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Marshall at Edwardsburg, 7:00 p.m.
Middleville Thornapple Kellogg at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Vicksburg, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Portage Northern at Kalamazoo Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Mendon at Colon, 7:30 p.m.
Jackson at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Coldwater, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
St. Joseph at Benton Harbor, 6:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Coloma at Martin, 7:00 p.m.
South Haven at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
New Buffalo at Watervliet Grace Christian, 6:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Paw Paw, 7:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Decatur, 7:00 p.m.
Marcellus at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m.
Fennville at Holland Black River, 7:00 p.m.
Mendon at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Otsego at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Burr Oak at Howardsville Christian, 6:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Coldwater, 5:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Vicksburg, 5:30 p.m.
Plainwell at Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, 7:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Vermontville Maple Valley, 6:00 p.m.
Allegan at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
FIFA – 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar
YesterdayKnockout Round – Round of 16
Croatia 1, Japan 1 – Croatia wins on PK’s 3-1
Brazil 4, South Korea 1
Croatia 1, Japan 1 – Croatis wins on PK’s – Croatia going deep again at World Cup after shootout win
Croatia is going deep at another World Cup and the team is taking the long route once again. Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three penalty kicks in his team’s 3-1 win over Japan in a shootout. The result secured a return to the quarterfinals for the runners-up in the 2018 tournament. Mario Pasalic converted the clinching penalty for Croatia after the teams were tied at 1-1 after extra time. Livakovic saved penalties from Takumi Minamino, Kaoru Mitomo and Maya Yoshida. Japan had been looking to reach the quarterfinals for the first time but fell short again.
Brazil 4, South Korea 1 – Neymar scores, Brazil advances to quarterfinals at World Cup
Neymar scored a goal in his return from injury and Brazil beat South Korea 4-1 to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Neymar converted a first-half penalty for his 76th goal with Brazil and move one shy of Pelé all-time scoring record with the national team. The 82-year-old Pelé said he was going to watch the match on television while hospitalized in Brazil to treat a respiratory infection. Vinícius Júnior, Richarlison and Lucas Paquetá also scored in the first half for Brazil. The Selecao has made it to the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the eighth straight time.
Today
Knockout Round – Round of 16
Morocco vs. Spain, 10:00 a.m.
Portugal vs. Switzerland, 2:00 p.m.
FIFA – Serbia charged by FIFA for team, fans conduct at World Cup
FIFA has brought disciplinary charges against Serbia for alleged misconduct by players and fans including offensive chants at a World Cup game against Switzerland. Tensions flared in the stands and on the field during Switzerland’s 3-2 win on Friday. It was a rematch of their stormy game at the 2018 World Cup that revived ethnic Balkan rivalries. FIFA on Monday didn’t specify which incidents at Stadium 974 led to charges relating to “misconduct of players and officials,” discrimination and “misconduct of players and officials.” FIFA gave no timetable for the disciplinary case.
FIFA – Uruguay players charged for confronting World Cup referee
Four Uruguay players have been charged with offensive behavior by FIFA for their angry pursuit of the referee after being eliminated from the World Cup. FIFA says the Uruguayan soccer federation also faces an extra charge of discrimination. The Uruguay team thought it should have been awarded a penalty kick in stoppage time of its 2-0 victory over Ghana on Friday. One more goal would have seen Uruguay advance. FIFA says Edinson Cavani, José María Giménez, Diego Godín and Fernando Muslera face disciplinary cases for “offensive behavior and violations of the principles of fair play” and misconduct.
FIFA – Americans’ World Cup-ending loss seen by 16.5M on US TV
The United States’ tournament-ending 3-1 loss to the Netherlands at the World Cup was seen by 16.5 million on U.S. English- and Spanish-language television and digital streams. That is according to figures released by Fox and Telemundo. Fox says its coverage of the round of 16 match was viewed by an average of 12.9 million. That includes almost 600,000 on its digital streaming services. The match started at 10 a.m. EST on Saturday. Telemundo says its Spanish-language coverage was seen by 3.58 million. That includes its digital streams on Telemundo and Peacock.
NFL – National Football League – Week 13
Yesterday
Detroit Lions 40, Jacksonville Jaguars 14
Green Bay Packers 28, Chicago Bears 19
Dallas Cowboys 54, Indianapolis Colts 19
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is sacked by Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Lions 40, Jaguars 14 – Goff’s 340 yards and 2 TDs help Lions rout Jaguars 40-14
Jamaal Williams ran for his 14th touchdown to help the Detroit Lions get off to a strong start and they didn’t slow down in a 40-14 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The Lions scored on all five of their drives in the first half to take a 17-point lead, and their first three possessions of the second half to pull away. The Jaguars had a scare on the last play of the second quarter when quarterback Trevor Lawrence was sacked and grabbed his left knee, but their defense made his return moot.
Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers smiles after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Chicago. The Packers won 28-19. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Packers 28, Bears 19 – Rodgers, Packers rally in 4th quarter to beat Bears 28-19
Aaron Rodgers led three fourth-quarter scoring drives and the Green Bay Packers rallied to beat the Chicago Bears 28-19. Packers receiver Christian Watson ran for a 46-yard touchdown in the closing minutes after Jaire Alexander intercepted Justin Fields. Green Bay trailed 19-10 after three quarters but made enough plays down the stretch to come away with its eighth straight win over the Bears. Rodgers improved to 25-5 against the Bears, including playoffs. Chicago has lost six straight. Fields ran for a 55-yard touchdown in the second quarter and finished with 71 yards on six attempts. He was 20 of 25 passing for 254 yards but threw two interceptions.
Cowboys 54, Colts 19 – Cowboys score 33 points in 4th quarter, rout Colts 54-19
Malik Hooker returned a fumble 38 yards for a touchdown against his former team in a 33-point fourth quarter for Dallas, propelling the Cowboys to a 54-19 rout of the Indianapolis Colts. Dallas led 21-19 entering the fourth when Dak Prescott threw the last of his three touchdown passes. Hooker’s scoop-and-score was the first of four fourth-quarter takeaways by Dallas, all of which led to touchdowns. The Cowboys had their highest-scoring quarter since at least 1991. It was just the third time in NFL history a team scored as many as 33 points in the fourth. Matt Ryan threw three interceptions and lost a fumble for the Colts.
Other NFL Scores
Buffalo 24, New England 10
Baltimore 10, Denver 9
Cleveland 27, Houston 14
Minnesota 27, N.Y. Jets 22
Philadelphia 35, Tennessee 10
Pittsburgh 19, Atlanta 16
Washington 20, N.Y. Giants 20, OT
San Francisco 33, Miami 17
Seattle 27, L.A. Rams 23
Cincinnati 27, Kansas City 24
Las Vegas 27, L.A. Chargers 20
Open: Arizona, Carolina
Tonight
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:15 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Yesterday
Detroit Red Wings 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 2
New York Islanders 3, Chicago Blackhawks 0
Detroit Red Wings players celebrate their goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)Red Wings 4, Blue Jackets 2 – Power-play goals lift Red Wings over Blue Jackets, 4-2
Dominik Kubalik and Lucas Raymond scored power-play goals and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak. Austin Czarnik and Andrew Copp also scored, Filip Hronek, David Perron and Olli Maatta each had two assists and Ville Husso stopped 30 shots. Detroit was 2 of 5 on power plays. Marcus Bjork and Kent Johnson scored for Columbus, which has lost four straight at home. Boone Jenner had two assists and Joonas Korpisalo stopped 31 shots.
New York Islanders celebrate after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)Islanders 3, Blackhawks 0 – Varlamov makes 21 saves as Islanders blank Blackhawks 3-0
Matt Martin, Zach Parise and Brock Nelson scored second-period goals and Semyon Varlamov made 21 saves as the New York Islanders downed the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 on Sunday night. The Islanders fired 40 shots at Blackhawks netminder Arvid Soderblom in snapping a two-game losing streak and improving to 9-4-0 at home.
MLB – Bonds, Clemens left out of Hall again; McGriff elected
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling were passed over by a Baseball Hall of Fame committee that elected former big league slugger Fred McGriff to Cooperstown on Sunday. It was the first time that Bonds, Clemens and Schilling had faced a Hall committee since their 10th and final appearances on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballot. Bonds and Clemens have been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, and support for Schilling dropped after he made hateful remarks toward Muslims, transgender people, reporters and others.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Yesterday
Memphis Grizzlies 122, Detroit Pistons 112
Sacramento Kings 110, Chicago Bulls 101
Portland Trailblazers 116, Indiana Pacers 100
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey, right, dribbles as Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar tries to reach him during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)Grizzlies 122, Pistons 112 – Ja Morant has 21-point 3rd quarter, Grizzlies beat Pistons
Ja Morant scored 21 of his 33 points in the third quarter and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Detroit Pistons 122-112 on Sunday night. Morant added 10 assists to help Memphis win for the fourth time in five games. Dillon Brooks and Jaren Jackson Jr. each scored 22 points and Brandon Clarke had 14 points and 14 rebounds. Saddiq Bey led Detroit with 20 points and Bojan Bogdanovic had 18. Memphis played without center Steven Adams (hip), the NBA’s leading offensive rebounder, but still finished with a 16-8 edge in second-chance points.
Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) prepares to pass the ball past Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)Kings 110, Bulls 101 – Monk, Sabonis, Kings overcome LaVine’s 41 points, beat Bulls
Malik Monk scored 20 points off the bench and the Sacramento Kings overcame Zach LaVine’s 41 points to beat the Chicago Bulls 110-101. Domantas Sabonis had 11 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists for the Kings. Monk has scored 20 or more points six times this season. The Kings have won three straight after a three-game skid. This is Sacramento’s best 22-game start since the 2004-05 season. The Kings started 15-7 that season. The Kings have won 11 of their last 16 games. LaVine scored 15 points in the third quarter to cut into the Kings’ 18-point lead. The Bulls cut it to two points in the fourth quarter.
Blazers 116, Pacers 100 – Trail Blazers beat Pacers in Lillard’s return from injury
Jerami Grant scored 28 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Indiana Pacers 116-100 on Sunday night. Blazers star Damian Lillard scored 21 points and had six assists in his first game since returning from a calf strain he suffered on Nov. 19. Anfernee Simons had 22 points and six assists on the night, while Jusuf Nurkic had 19 points and six rebounds. Myles Turner led the Pacers with 24 points and nine rebounds. Buddy Hield had 22 points in support as the Pacers were without starting point guard Tyrese Haliburton.
Tonight
Indiana Pacers at Golden State Warriors, 10:00 p.m.
| 1 | Georgia (62) | 13-0 | | 2 | Michigan (1) | 13-0 | | 3 | TCU | 12-1 | | 4 | Ohio State | 11-1 | | 5 | Alabama | 10-2 | | 6 | Tennessee | 10-2 | | 7 | Utah | 10-3 | | 8 | USC | 11-2 | | 9 | Penn State | 10-2 | | 10 | Clemson | 11-2 | | 11 | Kansas State | 10-3 | | 12 | Washington | 10-2 | | 13 | Florida State | 9-3 | | 14 | Tulane | 11-2 | | 15 | Oregon | 9-3 | | 16 | LSU | 9-4 | | 17 | Oregon State | 9-3 | | 18 | UCLA | 9-3 | | 19 | Notre Dame | 8-4 | | 20 | South Carolina | 8-4 | | 21 | Texas | 8-4 | | 22 | UTSA | 11-2 | | 23 | Troy | 11-2 | | 24 | Mississippi State | 8-4 | | 25 | NC State | 8-4 |
NCAAFB – College Football – Week 14 – Championship Weekend
Saturday
Big Ten Conference Championship – Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
(2) Michigan 43, Purdue 22
(2) Michigan 43, Purdue 22 – Wolverines claim second straight Big 10 Championship
Donovan Edwards ran for 185 yards and a score, J.J. McCarthy threw three touchdown passes and No. 2 Michigan beat Purdue 43-22 on Saturday night for its second straight Big Ten title and a likely No. 2 playoff seed. College football’s winningest program has the first 13-win season in school history. Two more victories would give the Wolverines (13-0, No. 2 CFP) their first national championship since 1997. And with injured star Blake Corum sidelined by a season-ending left knee injury, Edwards stole the show for the second straight week. Purdue dropped to 8-5.
NCAAFB – AP Top 25: Georgia, Michigan, TCU, Ohio State on top
Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State are the top four teams in the final Associated Press college football poll of the regular season. The Bulldogs are No. 1 for the ninth straight week and 12th time this season in the AP Top 25. Georgia received 62 first-place votes and Michigan received the other one. TCU remained third, despite losing for the first time this season in the Big 12 title game. The Buckeyes moved up a spot to No. 4, ahead of Alabama and Tennessee.
NCAAFB – CFP: Georgia vs Ohio St in Peach; Michigan vs TCU in Fiesta
Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State have made the College Football Playoff, giving the Big Ten multiple programs in the four-team field for the first time. The defending national champion and top-ranked Bulldogs and fourth-seeded Buckeyes will meet Dec. 31 at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. The second-seeded Wolverines and third-ranked Horned Frogs will play at the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona, the same day. The national championship game is scheduled for Jan. 9 at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Georgia and Michigan have both opened as the favorites to win their semifinals and reach the title game.
NCAAFB – College Football – Division II Playoffs
Saturday
NCAA Division 2 quarterfinals
(5) Ferris State Bulldogs 24, (1) Grand Valley State Lakers 21
-FSU (12-1) will host West Florida (12-1) in the D2 Semifinals Saturday at Noon.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Yesterday
(4) Kentucky 73, Michigan 69
Florida Atlantic 101, Eastern Michigan 73
Northwestern 70, (20) Michigan State 63
Michigan Wolverines’ Kobe Bufkin (2) goes for the basket as Kentucky Wildcats’ Sahvir Wheeler (2), left, and Kentucky Wildcats’ Oscar Tshiebwe (34) defend during an NCAA basketball game between Michigan Wolverines and Kentucky Wildcats at the O2 Arena, in London, Sunday, Dec.4, 2022. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)(4) Kentucky 73, Michigan 69 – Wallace leads No. 19 Kentucky past Michigan 73-69 in London
Cason Wallace scored 14 points and Oscar Tshiebwe had a double-double to lead No. 19 Kentucky to a 73-69 victory over Michigan at the O2 Arena in a London showcase of two marquee American college sports teams. Wallace was 4 of 4 on 3-point shooting with his most important one giving the Wildcats a five-point lead with 1:11 to play. Tshiebwe, last season’s consensus national player of the year, scored 13 points and pulled down 14 rebounds amid foul trouble that kept him on the bench for extended spells. Hunter Dickinson led Michigan with 23 points and nine rebounds. Kentucky is 6-2. Michigan is 5-3.
Northwestern’s Matthew Nicholson, left, dunks against Michigan State’s Joey Hauser (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)Northwestern 70, (20) Michigan State 63 – Northwestern beats No. 20 Michigan State in Big Ten opener
Boo Buie scored 20 points and Northwestern beat No. 20 Michigan State 70-63 on Sunday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Chase Audige added 15 points and Ty Berry had 13 for Northwestern (6-3). Mady Sossoko and A.J. Hoggard each had 12 points for Michigan State (5-3) and Joey Hauser added 10. The Spartans have lost two in a row, falling to Notre Dame earlier in the week. Hoggard cut Northwestern’s lead to 64-63 with 46 seconds left. After a timeout, Buie scored on a layup with 23 seconds left.
FAU 101, EMU 73 – Florida Atlantic defeats Eastern Michigan 101-73
Bryan Greenlee had 23 points in Florida Atlantic’s 101-73 win against Eastern Michigan. Greenlee also contributed five rebounds for the Owls. Nicholas Boyd scored 17 points and added seven rebounds. Vladislav Goldin had 15 points and seven rebounds. It was the sixth straight win for the Owls. The Eagles were led in scoring by Emoni Bates, who finished with 29 points and six rebounds.
Tonight
Concordia (MI) at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Yesterday
(7) Notre Dame 74, (3) UConn 60
(17) Michigan 77, Northwestern 66
North Dakota 79, Eastern Michigan 73
Notre Dame’s Lauren Ebo (33) hits Connecticut’s Lou Lopez Sénéchal as she drives to the basket as Olivia Miles, right, also defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)(7) Notre Dame 74, (3) UConn 60 – Miles, No. 7 Notre Dame women beat No. 3 UConn; Fudd hurt
Olivia Miles had 21 points and eight rebounds for No. 7 Notre Dame, and UConn star Azzi Fudd was injured in a collision with a teammate as the Fighting Irish handed the third-ranked Huskies their first loss of the season, 74-60. Fudd, who came in averaging 24.0 points per game, exited in the final minute of the first quarter following a collision with teammate Aaliyah Edwards. She returned midway through the second period to play four minutes, but sat the rest of the day, going scoreless on two shots over 13 minutes. Maddy Westbeld added a season-high 17 points and nine rebounds for Notre Dame. Lou Lopez Senechal led UConn with 21 points.
(17) Michigan 77, Northwestern 66 –No. 17 Michigan women deny Northwestern with closing run
Emily Kiser and Laila Phelia scored 18 points each and No. 17 Michigan shut down Northwestern in the final minutes of a 77-66 victory for the Wolverines. Leigha Brown added 10 points and 11 assists for Michigan, which won its Big Ten opener. An 8-0 run gave Michigan a 61-53 lead in the fourth quarter before Northwestern’s Melannie Daley hit a jumper and Jillian Brown scored the next four points to get the Wildcats back within 61-59. At that point, Michigan put the game out of reach with a 16-3 run in which Maddie Nolan hit a 3-pointer and the Wolverines made 9 of 10 from the line.
Tonight
Purdue at Michigan State, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Tonight
Boys Basketball – Season Openers
Our Lady of the Lake at Lawrence, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Lawton, 7:00 p.m.
Brandywine at Constantine, 7:30 p.m.
Dowagiac at Watervliet, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Phoenix at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Benton Harbor at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
Niles at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
FIFA – 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar
YesterdayKnockout Round – Round of 16
France 3, Poland 1
England 3, Senegal 0
France 3, Poland 1 – Kylian Mbappé leads France past Poland 3-1 at World Cup
Kylian Mbappé scored two goals and set up another for Olivier Giroud to give France a 3-1 victory over Poland and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. The Paris Saint-German forward now has a tournament-leading five goals and the 2018 champions are within three wins of successfully defending their title. No country has repeated as World Cup champions since Brazil achieved the feat by claiming consecutive trophies in 1958 and 1962. Italy is the only other nation to have won two straight in 1934 and 1938. France’s quarterfinal opponent will be either England or Senegal.
England 3, Senegal 0 – England reaches World Cup quarterfinals, beats Senegal 3-0
England captain Harry Kane scored his first goal of this year’s World Cup to help his team beat Senegal 3-0 and set up a match against France in the quarterfinals. Kane scored for the 52nd time for his country to move within one of Wayne Rooney’s England record. He also overtook Gary Lineker as his country’s leading scorer in major tournaments with 11 goals. Jordan Henderson and Bukayo Saka also scored at Al Bayt Stadium while Jude Bellingham played a key role in the opening two goals. England will face defending champion France at Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday.
Today
Knockout Round – Round of 16
Japan vs. Croatia, 10:00 a.m.
Brazil vs. South Korea, 2:00 p.m.
FIFA – World Cup: Neymar set to return as Brazil faces South Korea
Neymar appeared to have fully recovered from his ankle injury and is expected to return to the starting lineup for Brazil’s match against South Korea in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Monday. Neymar was back training Sunday and showed no signs of the injury during the time in which the session was open to the media. Coach Tite had said earlier in the day that Neymar would play if all went well in the team’s final training session before the match against South Korea. Tite said he plans to use Neymar from the start instead of as a substitute.
FIFA – American soccer success in men’s World Cup remains a dream
American men’s soccer success on the world stage remains a dream. The U.S. men’s team looked better in this year’s World Cup, but the results were the same as in 2010 and 2014 _ elimination in the round of 16 following a 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands. Draws against Wales and England were followed by a 1-0 win over Iran that assured a spot in the knockout rounds, and the U.S. achieved the minimum to avoid being branded a failure. Going home after the group stage would have been a disappointment given the expectations for the team coach Gregg Berhalter rebuilt.
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NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Detroit Pistons 131, Dallas Mavericks 125 – OT
Pistons 131, Mavericks 125 – OT – Hayes leads Pistons to overtime victory over Mavericks
Killian Hayes scored eight of 22 points in overtime as the Detroit Pistons recovered from blowing a late lead to beat the Dallas Mavericks 131-125 on Thursday night. Christian Wood’s dunk tied the game at 125 with 1:35 left in overtime, but Hayes answered with back-to-back 3-pointers to put the Pistons ahead by six with 41.6 left and seal the win. Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pistons with 30 points while Marvin Bagley III added 19 points and 13 rebounds. Luka Doncic had 35 points and 10 assists for Dallas. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 26 points.
Tonight
Indiana Pacers at Utah Jazz, 9:00 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Golden State Warriors, 10:00 p.m.
Sunday
Memphis at Detroit, 6:00 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – Week 13
Last Night
Buffalo Bills 24, New England Patriots 10
Bills 24, Patriots 10 – Josh Allen throws for 2 TDs, Bills beat Patriots 24-10
Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes and the Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 24-10 for their first AFC East victory of the season. Devin Singletary had a 1-yard touchdown run to help the Bills win their third straight and take a half-game lead in the division over Miami. Buffalo had been 0-2 against division foes. Allen became the first player in NFL history with three seasons of 25 passing TDs and five rushing scores. New England has lost two straight since posting a season-best, three-game win streak.
Sunday
Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions, 1:00 p.m. Rock 107 WIRX 12:00
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m.
Indianapolis Colts at Dallas Cowboys, 8:20 p.m.
NFL – Fields takes big step toward return when Bears host Packers
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields appears poised to return against the Green Bay Packers after missing a game because of an injury to his nonthrowing shoulder. Fields took a big step toward playing by practicing Thursday without limitations after missing last week’s loss at the New York Jets. The Bears will try to stop a five-game losing streak and get a rare win over their rivals when they host the Packers on Sunday. Green Bay has won seven in a row against Chicago. Fields separated his left shoulder and suffered some ligament damage in the AC joint when he was tackled on a designed run late in Chicago’s loss at Atlanta two weeks ago. He participated in practice on a limited basis leading up to the game at New York and was limited again on Wednesday.
NFL – Lions and Jaguars face off Sunday in possible shootout
The Lions and Jaguars are both coming to Ford Field at 4-7. But the teams have good offenses and two shaky defenses and it could make for an entertaining game. The Lions need to get running back D’Andre Swift going while Jacksonville needs Trevor Lawrence to keep rolling against the struggling Detroit secondary.
NFL – Police identify suspect in Browns’ playing field vandalism
Cleveland police have released the name of the man they believe damaged the field at FirstEnergy Stadium by driving a vehicle on it a few days before the Browns hosted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 21-year-old suspect, Anthony Robert Westley O’Neal, has not been arrested. While no charges have been field, police say O’Neal will be a “direct indictment” to the Cuyahoga County Grand Jury. The natural grass playing surface was torn up by the vehicle, leaving tire marks on half the field that were still visible on Sunday during Cleveland’s 23-17 overtime victory. The team said its stadium maintenance crew addressed superficial damage to the turf.
NHL – National Hockey League
Saturday
Vegas at Detroit, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago at NY Rangers, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday
Detroit at Columbus, 6:00 p.m.
Chicago at NY Islanders, 7:30 p.m
NCAAFB – College Football – Week 14 – Championship Weekend
Saturday
Big Ten Conference Championship – Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
(2) Michigan vs. Purdue, 8:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 7:00
NCAAFB – College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams in 2024 season
The College Football Playoff says it will expand to a 12-team event starting in 2024. The announcement came after the Rose Bowl agreed to amend its contract for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. That was the last hurdle CFP officials needed cleared to expand the four-team format. The expansion is expected to produce about $450 million in additional gross revenue for the conferences and schools that participate. The plan to expand the playoff was unveiled publicly in June 2021 and it took 18 months of haggling and delays to finally complete.
NCAAFB – QB Cade McNamara leaving Michigan, transferring to Iowa
McNamara says he’s transferring to Iowa after serving as Michigan’s backup quarterback this season. McNamara announced his decision on Twitter. He presumably will go into next season as the front-runner for the starting job and have two seasons of eligibility. McNamara started every game for the Wolverines in 2021 but lost the job to J.J. McCarthy after the opener. McNamara appeared in the second and third games and didn’t play again. Spencer Petras has struggled as Iowa’s starter and has a year of eligibility with the COVID-19 waiver. Alex Padilla backed up Petras and is in the transfer portal.
NCAAFB – AP source: Michigan RB Corum (knee) expected to have surgery
Michigan star running back Blake Corum is expected to have surgery on his injured left knee that will cause him to miss the postseason, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because Michigan was not publicly disclosing Corum’s condition. No. 2 Michigan plays Purdue in the Big Ten championship game Saturday night and is likely heading toward its second straight College Football Playoff appearance. Corum was injured late in the first half of the Illinois game two weeks ago. He tried to play last week against rival Ohio State, but could only manage a few plays.
NCAAFB – Michigan lineman Mazi Smith facing concealed weapon charge
Michigan defensive lineman Mazi Smith has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon. The felony was filed this week, nearly two months after the alleged incident. Defense lawyer John Shea says Smith was in the process of getting a concealed-weapon permit when he was stopped by police. Smith is a 21-year-old team co-captain who has started all 26 games for the Wolverines over the past two seasons. No. 2 Michigan is playing Purdue on Saturday for the Big Ten championship. Athletic director Warde Manuel says Smith will continue to participate with the team.
NCAAFB – College Football – Division II Playoffs
Saturday
(2) Ferris State Bulldogs at (1) Grand Valley State Lakers, 1:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Saturday
Syracuse at Notre Dame, 12:00 p.m.
Alma College at Central Michigan, 4:30 p.m.
Sunday
Michigan vs. (4) Kentucky, 1:00 p.m. at O2 Arena, London, Eng News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 12:30
Florida Atlantic at Eastern Michigan, 2:30 p.m.
Northwestern at (20) Michigan State, 7:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 6:00
MLB – Gaylord Perry, two-time Cy Young winner, dies at 84
Baseball Hall of Famer and two-time Cy Young Award winner Gaylord Perry has died at the age of 84. Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler said Perry died at his home in Gaffney, South Carolina, at about 5 a.m. Thursday. The Perry family said that Perry died after a short illness. Perry pitched for eight major-league teams from 1962 until 1983. He won the Cy Young with Cleveland in 1972 and with San Diego in 1978 just after turning 40. Perry was a five-time All-Star who was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1991.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(20) Maryland 74, (7) Notre Dame 72
Eastern Michigan 73, North Dakota State 55
Georgia Tech 66, Michigan State 63
(17) Michigan 76, Miami (FL) 64
(20) Maryland 74, (7) Notre Dame 72 – No. 20 Maryland upsets No. 7 Notre Dame at the buzzer, 74-72
Diamond Miller scored 31 points, including the game-winner at the buzzer, to lead No. 20 Maryland to a 74-72 victory over seventh-ranked Notre Dame on Thursday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Irish guard Sonia Cintron’s layup had tied the game with 15 seconds left off before Maryland held for the last shot. Miller hit a contested mid-range jumper just before time expired to give the Terrapins a victory over a top-10 opponent. It was the 15th lead change of the game. Miller also grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds to go along with five assists. Shyanne Sellers added 17 points. Maryland (7-2) picked up its first win over Notre Dame (6-1) since 2007.
(17) Michigan 76, Miami 64 – Brown, Kiser lead No. 17 Michigan women past Miami 76-64
Leigha Brown scored 26 points, Emily Kiser added 20 and No. 17 Michigan eased past Miami 76-64 in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. The Wolverines didn’t get the lead into double figures until Brown’s basket two minutes into the fourth quarter and didn’t put it there for good until Kiser hit a jumper, Laila Phelia followed with a layup and Maddie Nolan drained a 3-pointer. Michigan won its fourth-straight game in Florida after capturing the Gulf Coast Showcase in Estero last weekend. Any hope Miami had of making a comeback late comeback were dashed by Michigan’s efficiency in the fourth quarter — 6-of-9 shooting and 10 of 10 from the foul line. Haley Cavinder scored 17 points for the Hurricanes
Saturday
North Dakota State at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Western Michigan at Colorado State, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday
North Dakota at Eastern Michigan, 12:00 p.m.
Northwestern at (17) Michigan, 2:00 p.m.
(3) UConn at (7) Notre Dame, 3:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Basketball
Buchanan 64, Dowagiac 21
Marcellus 30, Delton Kellogg 18
Galesburg-Augusta 46, Decatur 21
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 34, Bath 27
Muskegon 66, Kalamazoo Central 62
Mendon 24, Quincy 22
Tonight
Girls Basketball
Watervliet at Lakeshore, 6:30 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Benton Harbor, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Eau Claire, 6:00 p.m.
River Valley at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Constantine at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
Niles at Three Rivers, 7:15 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m.
Bangor at Coloma, 6:00 p.m.
Hartford at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m.
Vicksburg at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m.
Bronson at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Gull Lake at Coldwater, 7:00 p.m.
Parchment at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Reading, 7:30 p.m.
Harper Creek at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Grandville Calvin Chr. at Kal. Christian, 7:30 p.m.
G.R. Sacred Heart at Martin, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Onekama, 7:00 p.m.
Fennville at Wyoming-Lee, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – Niles football to open new field against St. Joseph
The Niles football team was expecting to play their first game on their new artificial turf field against Dowagiac earlier this year, but delays in installation of the turf caused the Vikings to play their entire season on the road. But Niles now knows that another rival will be the team they get to play to open their new turf field. Niles will host former SMAC rival St. Joseph on August 25, 2023. Niles and St. Joe have played exactly 100 times with the Bears leading 65-33-2. The series was paused in 2020 when the Vikings left the SMAC and joined the BCS conference before joining the Wolverine a year later. St. Joseph allowed Niles to play two of their home games at Steve Upton Field at Dickinson Stadium this fall because of the delays.
FIFA – 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar
Yesterday
Morocco 2, Canada 1
Croatia 0, Belgium 0 – draw
Germany 4, Costa Rica 2
Japan 2, Spain 1
Morocco 2, Canada 1 – Morocco reaches last 16 of World Cup, beats Canada 2-1
Morocco has advanced to the last 16 at the World Cup for only the second time after clinging on for a 2-1 win over Canada. The Moroccans’ only other trip past the group stage came in 1986. Hakim Ziyech scored for Morocco in the fourth minute after a bad error from Canada goalkeeper Milan Borjan left the winger to chip the ball into an empty goal. Youssef En-Nesyri added a second goal. Canada got one back through an own-goal by Nayef Aguerd but goes home after losing all three games.
Croatia 0, Belgium 0 – Belgium out of World Cup as Croatia advances with 0-0 draw
Croatia advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Belgium. Belgium’s group-stage exit will likely usher in the breakup of its talented but underachieving generation of players. The point left 2018 runner-up Croatia in second place behind Group F winner Morocco. The Croats have reached at least the semifinals on each of the two times they have advanced to the knockout stage. Belgium was eliminated after scoring only one goal in three games and failed to live up to its status as the second-ranked team and one of the tournament favorites.
Germany 4, Costa Rica 2 – Germany out of World Cup despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica
Germany was eliminated from the group stage of the World Cup for the second tournament in a row. The four-time champions beat Costa Rica 4-2 but it wasn’t enough to advance to the round of 16. Japan’s 2-1 victory over Spain allowed both of those teams to advance instead. The Japanese team finished at the top of the group. Germany also exited early while playing as defending champions at the last World Cup. Germany coach Hansi Flick says “I believe for the future of German football we need to do things differently in training.”
Japan 2, Spain 1 – Japan beats Spain 2-1 as both teams advance at World Cup
Japan scored twice early in the second half to come from behind to defeat Spain 2-1 in a result that put both teams into the last 16 of the World Cup. Ao Tanaka scored the winning goal from close range early in the second half. It took about two minutes for video review officials to confirm the ball hadn’t gone out of bounds before the goal. Álvaro Morata scored first for Spain in the 11th minute at Khalifa International Stadium. But Japan rallied after halftime. Ritsu Doan equalized in the 48th with a left-footed shot from outside the box. And Tanaka added the second one three minutes later. Germany was eliminated from the tournament even with a 4-2 win over Costa Rica in the other Group E match. A victory by Costa Rica would have eliminated Spain.
Today – Final day of group play
Ghana vs. Uruguay, 10:00 a.m.
South Korea vs. Portugal, 10:00 a.m.
Cameroon vs. Brazil, 2:00 p.m.
Serbia vs. Switzerland, 2:00 p.m.
Knockout Round
Saturday
United States vs. Netherland, 10:00 a.m.
Argentina vs. Australia, 2:00 p.m.
FIFA – US World Cup win over Iran draws 15.5M on US broadcasts
The United States’ 1-0 win over Iran that earned the Americans berth in the World Cup knockout rounds was seen by nearly 15.5 million people on U.S. English- and Spanish-language broadcasts and digital streams. The game was viewed by more than 12 million people on Fox. That included 954,004 digital streams, which is the most for a World Cup match on Fox. The Spanish-language telecast was seen by 2.34 million on Telemundo, and an additional 1.12 million on Telemundo digital and Peacock. The three U.S. group stage matches averaged 11.7 million, up 10% from an average of 10,622,000 for the trio of matches on ESPN in 2014.
FIFA – Hurt on goal, Pulisic hopes to face Netherlands at World Cup
United States midfielder Christian Pulisic hopes to play against the Netherlands in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Saturday after bruising his pelvic bone while scoring in the 1-0 win over Iran. Pulisic is going to consult with the medical staff in the hope of joining the latest training session. He says “I will do everything in my power to work with this medical team and make sure I can play.” Pulisic was in pain when he sprawled on the field after colliding with Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand on Tuesday.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Notre Dame 70, (20) Michigan State 52
Dayton 67, Western Michigan 47
Eastern Michigan 80, Florida International 58
Notre Dame 70, (20) Michigan State 52 – Ryan helps Notre Dame rout No. 20 Michigan State 70-52
Cormac Ryan scored 20 of his 23 points in the first half as Notre Dame cruised to a 70-52 win over No. 20 Michigan State on Wednesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. He went 6-of-7 on 3′s, missing his last one to keep him from tying a school single-game record for most 3-pointers without a miss. Ryan helped the Fighting Irish (6-1) jump out to a 42-24 halftime lead. JJ Starling added 14 points and Dane Goodwin 12 for the Irish, who led 39-16 by the 4:33 mark of the first half and didn’t commit their first turnover until more than 17 minutes into the game. The Spartans (5-3) were paced by A.J. Hoggard with 15 points. Joey Hauser and Tyson Walker added 12 apiece.
Dayton 67, WMU 47 – Dayton tops WMU 67-47
Daron Holmes had 24 points as Dayton defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 67-47 on Wednesday night. The Flyers are now 4-4 on the season, while the Broncos fell to 2-6.
EMU 80, FIU 58 – Eastern Michigan defeats Florida International 80-68
Led by Emoni Bates’ 26 points, the Eastern Michigan Eagles defeated the Florida International Panthers 80-68 on Wednesday night. The Eagles moved to 2-6 with the win and the Panthers fell to 4-3.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Phoenix Suns 132, Chicago Bulls 113
Sacramento Kings 137, Indiana Pacers 114
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, drives past Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)Suns 132, Bulls 113 – Devin Booker scores 51 points in 3 quarters, Suns rout Bulls
Devin Booker scored a season-high 51 points in just three quarters, Deandre Ayton had 30 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns stretched their winning streak to six games with a 132-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Booker scored 25 points in the first half and had 26 more in a sublime third quarter. After a contested 3-pointer splashed through the net, “MVP! MVP!” chants broke out across Footprint Arena, and the 26-year-old is certainly making an early season case. The three-time All-Star had a steal late in the third before sprinting downcourt and flushing home a dunk for his 50th and 51st points. He added six assists and four rebounds. DeMar DeRozan led Chicago with 29 points.
Kings 137, Pacers 114 – Monk and Barnes score 22 each, Kings beat Pacers
Harrison Barnes and Malik Monk each scored 22 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Indiana Pacers 137-114 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Monk has scored 20 points or more in five games this season for Sacramento (11-9). Prior to the three-game skid, the Kings had won seven straight games and are off to their best 20-game start since the 2004-05 season. The Kings were 14-6 that year. Jalen Smith and Bennedict Mathurin both scored 22 points for Indiana (12-9).
Tonight
Dallas Mavericks at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – Week 13
Tonight
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots, 8:15 p.m.
NFL – Fields’ status for Bears still in question with Packers next
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields’ status for Sunday’s game against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers remains in question because of an injury to his nonthrowing shoulder. Fields practiced Wednesday on a limited basis after missing last week’s loss at the New York Jets. He threw lightly on the field prior to that game but did not play. Fields separated his left shoulder and suffered some ligament damage in the AC joint when he was tackled on a designed run late in Chicago’s loss at Atlanta two weeks ago. He participated in practice on a limited basis leading up to the game at New York.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Buffalo Sabres 5, Detroit Red Wings 4 – Shootout
Edmonton Oilers 5, Chicago Blackhawks 4
Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) shoots as Detroit Red Wings left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Sabres 5, Red Wings 4 – SO – Sabres withstand Red Wings’ rally, win 5-4 in shootout
Jack Quinn scored the only goal in a shootout, Dylan Cozens had the second two-goal game of his career and the Buffalo Sabres held off the Detroit Red Wings 5-4. Mattias Samuelsson got his first career goal for the Sabres, who squandered a three-goal lead in the third period. Jeff Skinner supplied his sixth goal in five games on a power play, while Craig Anderson made 40 saves and collected an assist. Rasmus Dahlin added two assists. Oskar Sundqvist scored twice during Detroit’s rally. Jonatan Berggren and David Perron also had goals for the Red Wings, and Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 30 shots.
Chicago Blackhawks’ Colin Blackwell (43) blocks the shot of Edmonton Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl (29) as Seth Jones (4) and goaltender Arvid Soderblom also defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Oilers 5, Blackhawks 4 – Draisaitl, McDavid lead Oilers past slumping Blackhawks 5-4
Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, helping the Edmonton Oilers top the slumping Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 for their third straight win. Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Mattias Janmark each had a goal and an assist as Edmonton improved to 2-0 in Chicago this season. Brett Kulak had two assists, and Stuart Skinner made 21 saves. The Blackhawks lost their eighth consecutive game and dropped to 2-10-4 in their last 16 overall. Max Domi had two goals, and MacKenzie Entwistle and Boris Katchouk also scored.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Colorado 75, Western Michigan 37
Tonight
(20) Maryland at (7) Notre Dame, 6:30 p.m.
North Dakota State at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Georgia Tech at Michigan State, 8:00 p.m.
(17) Michigan at Miami (FL), 9:00 p.m.
NCAAFB – AP source: Rose Bowl clears way for 12-team CFP in 2024
Rose Bowl game organizers have cleared the way for the College Football Playoff to expand to 12 teams starting in the 2024 season. They’ve told CFP officials they are willing to alter agreements for the first two years of the larger playoff. A person with knowledge of the discussions between game organizers and CFP officials told The Associated Press that the Rose Bowl is prepared to be flexible and wants to continue to be part of the College Football Playoff beyond 2025. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the presidents and chancellors who oversee the playoff still needed to give final approval on expansion plans.
NCAAFB – Buckeyes’ Stroud repeats as Big Ten offensive player of year
Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud has been named the Big Ten’s offensive player of the year for the second straight season and Penn State’s Nicholas Singleton is freshman of the year. Stroud extended to five years the Buckeyes’ streak of winning the top offensive honor. Stroud finished the regular season as the nation’s leader in efficiency rating and co-leader in touchdown passes with 37. Singleton has rushed for 941 yards and has run for more than 100 in three games. His 10 rushing touchdowns are a school freshman record.
NCAAWSOC – Athlete flipped the bird, lost scholarship, now wins appeal
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit brought by a former University of Connecticut women’s soccer player who lost her scholarship after giving the middle finger to a television camera. Three judges on the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City ruled Wednesday that Noriana Radwan presented sufficient evidence to go to trial on her claim that she was punished more harshly than male athletes who violated conduct rules. A lower court judge dismissed Radwan’s lawsuit in 2020. The case returns to the federal trial court. UConn officials say they’re confident they will prevail in court.
WNBA – WNBA teams to play record 40-game schedule
WNBA teams will play a record 40-game schedule this upcoming season that begins on May 19. All 12 teams will have games the opening weekend, starting with New York playing Washington and Connecticut facing Indiana. Las Vegas and Connecticut, who played in the WNBA Finals last season, will play three times with consecutive games in Connecticut on June 6 and 8 and then in Las Vegas on July 1. The regular season concludes on Sept. 10 with all 12 teams playing.
MLB – Secure with 5-year deal, Clark pushes to make MLBPA stronger
Tony Clark has never had more clout as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association. The 50-year-old helped the union navigate a tumultuous stretch that included a pandemic-shortened 2020 season and a new labor deal in March that not only saved a full 162-game season but also was viewed as at least a modest win for the players and their pocketbooks. Now, there’s a relative calm during a baseball offseason that hasn’t been seen for a few years. Clark says there’s plenty of work to be done, including helping more than 5,000 new union members who play at the minor league level.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey
Last Night
Florida Everblades 3, Kalamazoo Wings 0
Tonight
Kalamazoo Wings at Orlando Solar Bears, 7:00 p.m.
NBAGL – NBA “G” League
Last Night
Wisconsin Herd 112, Grand Rapids Gold 106
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Last Night
Women’s Basketball
Southwestern Michigan College 79, College Of Dupage 42
Men’s Basketball
CBG Preparatory 74, Southwestern Michigan College 69
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Basketball
Our Lady of the Lake 30, Andrews Academy 22
- Our Lady of the Lake won their season opening game with a 30-22 win at Andrews Academy. Abby Schrauben had 14 points to lead the Lakers in the victory.
Berrien Springs 29, Kalamazoo Hackett 27 – OT
- Berrien Springs went to overtime for a second straight night, but this time picking up the win by defeating Kalamazoo Hackett 29-27. Grace Constable led the Shamrocks with 9 points.
Gobles 51, White Pigeon 30
- Charlotte Zantello scored a game high 17 points for Gobles as they improve to 2-0 with a 51-30 win over White Pigeon, Kennadi Killeen had a double double for the Tigers with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Deanna Wood also added 10 points.
Kalamazoo Christian 49, Muskegon West Michigan Christian 25
Tonight
Girls Basketball
Buchanan at Dowagiac, 6:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Delton-Kellogg, 7:00 p.m.
Decatur at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Bath, 7:00 p.m.
Muskegon at Kalamazoo Central, 7:00 p.m.
Quincy at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
FIFA – 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar
Yesterday
Australia 1, Denmark 0
Tunisia 1, France 0
Argentina 2, Poland 0
Mexico 2, Saudi Arabia 1
Australia 1, Denmark 0 – Australia may have new Golden Generation at World Cup
Australia has advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup by beating Denmark 1-0 on Mathew Leckie’s 60th-minute goal. It is Australia’s first time in the knockout stage since 2006. That was the only other time they advanced out of the group stage. Leckie took a pass just around the center circle and moved in and around a defender. He eventually hit a left-footed shot that beat Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. Australia finished with 6 points in Group D.
Tunisia 1, France 0 – France loses to Tunisia 1-0 but still wins World Cup group
Defending champion France won its World Cup group despite losing to Tunisia 1-0. Wahbi Khazri scored in the 58th minute to give the Tunisians the victory but it wasn’t enough to get them into the round of 16. Australia beat Denmark 1-0 in other Group D game and finished second on goal difference. Khazri ran at the heart of the French defense and beat two players before poking the ball into the bottom corner. It was Tunisia’s third victory at a World Cup. France forward Antoine Griezmann thought he had evened the score in the eighth minute of stoppage time but he was ruled offside following a video review.
Argentina 2, Poland 0 – Messi and Argentina advance at World Cup, beat Poland 2-0
Lionel Messi will grace the World Cup stage at least one more time. The Argentina great had a penalty saved but his team still beat Poland 2-0 after second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez and advanced to the last 16. Argentina finished in first place in Group C to set up a match against surprise qualifier Australia. Poland also advanced despite the loss. Argentina has bounced back from opening the World Cup with a shocking 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia. Messi’s likely final World Cup rolls onto Saturday. He will be relieved after failing to score a penalty for the second straight World Cup.
Mexico 2, Saudi Arabia 1 – Mexico beats Saudi Arabia 2-1 but falls short at World Cup
Henry Martin and Luis Chaves scored a goal each in Mexico’s furious attempt to stay alive at the World Cup but the 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia was not enough. Argentina beat Poland 2-0 in a simultaneous match so Mexico was eliminated from the group stage for the first time since 1978. Mexico had reached the round of 16 at the last seven World Cups. That was tied with Brazil for the longest current streak. El Tri went into the match at Lusail Stadium needing a victory and help from Poland to advance in Group C. Argentina’s victory meant goal difference came into play and Mexico missed out.
Today
Canada vs. Morocco, 10:00 a.m.
Croatia vs. Belgium, 10:00 a.m.
Costa Rica vs. Germany, 2:00 p.m.
Japan vs. Spain, 2:00 p.m.
FIFA – World Cup win increases prize money for American men, women
The U.S. women’s team will make at least three times more from the men’s World Cup than they received for winning the 2019 women’s tournament. That’s thanks to a new deal to split World Cup earnings. A 1-0 win by the men over Iran on Tuesday night increased their World Cup prize money to approximately $380,000 for each player in the squad. The same applies to players on the U.S. roster for the 2023 Women’s World Cup because of the new collective bargaining agreements between the U.S. Soccer Federation and the men’s and women’s unions.
FIFA – Pulisic listed as day-to-day with pelvic injury at World Cup
U.S. forward Christian Pulisic is day to day after sustaining a pelvic injury during his team’s 1-0 World Cup win against Iran that sent the Americans to the round of 16 of the tournament. Pulisic scored the 38th-minute winning goal against Iran, but crashed into Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand during the same play. The Chelsea striker was substituted at the start of the second half and taken to a hospital for tests. U.S. Soccer later posted a video showing Pulisic celebrating with his teammates at the team’s hotel.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
(3) Virginia 70, Michigan 68
Central Michigan 74, Purdue Northwest 67
(3) Virginia 70, Michigan 68 – Gardner, No. 3 Virginia rally for 70-68 win at Michigan
Jayden Gardner made a go-ahead jumper with 39.9 seconds left and blocked Jett Howard’s 3-point shot just before the buzzer, allowing No. 3 Virginia to hold on and beat Michigan 70-68 in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. The Cavaliers trailed by 11 points at halftime, rallied to go ahead with 7:25 left and built a five-point lead that didn’t last. The Wolverines went up 66-65 at the 1:42 mark when Hunter Dickinson made one of two free throws, but he missed a hook shot in the final minute. Reece Beekman scored 18 points for Virginia. Dickinson finished with 23 points for the Wolverines.
CMU 74, Purdue Northwest 67 – Taylor scores 28, Central Michigan downs Purdue Northwest
Led by Brian Taylor’s 28 points, the Central Michigan Chippewas defeated the Purdue Northwest Lions 74-67 on Tuesday night. The Chippewas improved to 3-4 with the win and the Lions fell to 0-2.
Tonight
Eastern Michigan at Florida International, 7:00 p.m.
Western Michigan at Dayton, 7:00 p.m.
(20) Michigan State at Notre Dame, 9:15 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 8:00
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
New York Knicks 140, Detroit Pistons 110
New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (4) attempts a layup as Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph (18) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Knicks 140, Pistons 110 – Julius Randle scores 36 as Knicks rout Pistons 140-110
Julius Randle scored a season-high 36 points, and the New York Knicks extended their win streak against the Detroit Pistons to 11 games with a 140-110 victory. Quentin Grimes, RJ Barrett and Jalen Brunson each scored 16 points for New York, which had lost four of five. Mitchell Robinson grabbed 13 rebounds, and reserve Immanuel Quickley had 15 points. Isaiah Stewart scored 19 points for Detroit, which hasn’t beaten New York since Jan. 7, 2020. Bojan Bogdanovic and Marvin Bagley III each had 13 points.
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at Phoenix Suns, 9:00 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Sacramento Kings, 10:00 p.m.
NCAAFB – Ohio State is 5 in second-to-last CFP rankings behind USC
Ohio State was No. 5 in the second-to-last College Football Playoff rankings, positioned to possibly take advantage if one of the top four slips up on championship weekend. Georgia was No. 1 again. No. 2 Michigan and No. 3 TCU both moved up a spot, and Southern California (11-1) climbed two spots into the fourth slot. The Buckeyes dropped three spots after losing 45-23 to the rival Wolverines on Saturday at home. Alabama moved up a spot to No. 6 and was followed by Southeastern Conference rival Tennessee, which beat the Crimson Tide in October.
NCAAFB – Harbaugh, Iowa’s Campbell win Big Ten’s top football honors
The Big Ten has announced Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh is the conference coach of the year and Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell is defensive player of the year. Harbaugh has the second-ranked and unbeaten Wolverines positioned for a second straight appearance in the College Football Playoff following last week’s win at No. 5 Ohio State. Michigan plays Purdue in the conference championship game Saturday in Indianapolis. Campbell was second in the Big Ten with 118 tackles and intercepted two passes as the anchor of the Hawkeyes’ defense. Campbell was the league’s leading tackler in 2021.
NCAAFB – Mike Sainristil’s switch to CB at Michigan proves to be wise
Mike Sainristil wanted to have the ball in his hands to make plays at receiver when he chose to attend Michigan. Sainristil got his wish, scoring touchdowns in each of his first three seasons. But coach Jim Harbaugh asked Sainristil last spring to switch to cornerback, and it has proved to be a win-win move. The second-ranked Wolverines will likely line up Sainristil at times against standout receiver Charlie Jones on Saturday night when Michigan faces Purdue in the conference championship game in Indianapolis.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Tonight
Western Michigan at Colorado, 8:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Buffalo Sabres at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks, 9:30 p.m.
NFL – Rodgers says he plans to play Sunday when Packers face Bears
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he expects to play Sunday at Chicago after a rib injury knocked him out of a 40-33 loss at Philadelphia. Rodgers left in the second half of the game because of the rib injury. He already has been playing with a broken right thumb. He hurt his thumb on the final play of a 27-22 loss to the New York Giants on Oct. 9.
NFL – Bears place Jackson on injured reserve with foot injury
The Chicago Bears have placed safety Eddie Jackson on injured reserve because of a foot injury that could keep him out for the remainder of the season. The Bears are last in the NFC North with five games remaining. They’ve dropped five in a row and are coming off a loss to the New York Jets that was particularly painful. Leading receiver Darnell Mooney suffered a season-ending ankle injury that coach Matt Eberflus said Monday requires surgery. The Bears placed him on IR on Tuesday and signed practice squad defensive back A.J. Thomas to the active roster.
WNBA – Russian diplomat says prisoner swap with US remains possible
A senior Russian diplomat says Russia and the United States repeatedly came close to reaching agreement on a prisoner exchange and a deal remains possible before the year’s end. The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American jailed in Russia, Paul Whelan, Asked Tuesday whether a swap was possible before the end of the year, Russia’s deputy foreign minister responded that “there always is a chance.” He reiterated Moscow’s call for the U.S. to discuss the issue discreetly. Earlier this month, Griner began serving a nine-year sentence for drug possession at a penal colony about 350 kilometers (210 miles) east of Moscow.
Golf – PGA – Tiger Woods doesn’t ‘have much left in this leg’ to compete
Tiger Woods is painting an uncertain future when it comes to his golf and the friction in the golf world. Woods is at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas only as a tournament host. He says plantar fasciitis in his right foot makes it hard to walk. He says he doesn’t have much left in this leg. Woods played only three majors and nine rounds this year. He doesn’t expect to play much more than that. As for the animosity between the PGA Tour and Saudi-funded LIV Golf, Woods says there can be no way forward as long as Greg Norman is involved.
MLB – Jeimer Candelario agrees to 1-year contract with Nationals
Infielder Jeimer Candelario has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals to give them someone to compete for the starting job at third base. The 29-year-old Candelario is a switch-hitter who is coming off a down year for the Detroit Tigers. He hit just .217 with a .272 on-base percentage in 2022. In 2021, Candelario tied for the major league lead with 42 doubles and batted .271 with a .351 on-base percentage, 16 homers and a career-best 67 RBIs. He was with the Chicago Cubs in 2016 and the start of 2017, then was traded to Detroit during the 2017 season.
MLB – White Sox round out coaching staff under new manager Grifol
The Chicago White Sox have rounded out their coaching staff under new manager Pedro Grifol, hiring José Castro as their hitting coach and Eddie Rodriguez as third base coach. They also announced Chris Johnson as assistant hitting coach, Mike Tosar as major league fielding coordinator and Geoff Head is senior director of sports performance. Daryl Boston returns as first base coach. Castro spent the past eight seasons as Atlanta’s assistant hitting coach and was part of a staff that helped the Braves win the 2021 World Series. The 63-year-old Rodriguez has 40 years of professional coaching experience, the past three as Kansas City’s minor-league field coordinator. He was the Royals’ third-base coach from 2011-13.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey
Tonight
Kalamazoo Wings at Florida Everblades, 7:30 p.m.
NBAGL – NBA “G” League
Last Night
Grand Rapids Gold 129, Wisconsin Herd 122 – OT
Last Night
Wisconsin Herd at Grand Rapids Gold, 7:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
College of DuPage at Southwestern Michigan College, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
CBG Prepatory at Southwestern Michigan College, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Basketball – Season Openers
St. Joseph 36, Harper Creek 26
- St. Joe won their opening game with a 36-26 win against visiting Harper Creek. Jaslynn Ward had a game high 14 points to lead the Lady Bears. Ward was a perfect 6 for 6 from the free throw line. Eleah Hedstrom chipped in 8 points for St. Joe. Marissa Smith had 8 points to lead Harper Creek.
Edwardsburg 56, Lakeshore 53
- Edwardsburg’s Averie Markel led all scorers with 25 points, helping the Eddies to a 56-53 season opening victory at Lakeshore. Abby Bossler had 13 and Caitlin Tighe added 10 points for Edwardsburg. Lakeshore was led in scoring by Megan Wurster with 19 points and Paige Lies with 14.
Watervliet 43, Dowagiac 37
- Watervliet had three players in double figures in a 43-37 win over Dowagiac, Ellie Golden led the Panthers with 15 points, Grace Chisek had 14, and Madison Flowers had 10. Maggie Weller had 12 to lead Dowagiac.
Brandywine 75, New Buffalo 14
- Brandywine opened the season with a 75-14 win over New Buffalo, Adelyn Drotoz had 14 to lead the Bobcats, while Adeline Gill had 13.
East Grand Rapids 61, Mattawan 39
Holland West Ottawa 59, Gull Lake 19
Coldwater 26, Portage Central 24
Battle Creek Lakeview 45, Marshall 16
Battle Creek Pennfield 46, Otsego 38
Vicksburg 47, Buchanan 42
Plainwell 43, Galesburg-Augusta 27
Paw Paw 55, Schoolcraft 50
Three Rivers 52, Constantine 15
Bridgman 27, Berrien Springs 24 – OT
Lawrence 38, Parchment 23
River Valley 46, Cassopolis 40
Bangor 28, Fennville 18
Climax-Scotts 34, Decatur 22
Lawton 64, Marcellus 22
Mendon 44, Union City 42
Saugatuck 44, Bloomingdale 30
Allegan 43, Delton-Kellogg 33
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 52, Portage Northern 40
Last Night
Girls Basketball – Season Openers
South Haven at Benton Harbor, 5:00 p.m.
Our Lady of the Lake at Andrews Academy, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Muskegon West Michigan Christian at Kalamazoo Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Gobles at White Pigeon, 7:00 p.m.
FIFA – 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar
Yesterday
United States 1, Iran 0
Senegal 2, Ecuador 1
Netherlands 2, Qatar 0
England 3, Wales 0
Christian Pulisic of the United States scores his side’s opening goal during the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)USA 1, Iran 0 – Pulisic goal advances US in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran
Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper late in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran. Pulisic sprawled on the field and was replaced at the start of the second half. The U.S. Soccer Federation said after the game the American star was taken to a hospital for an abdominal scan. The Americans play the Netherlands on Saturday with the chance to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002. Iran has failed to advance in all six of its World Cup appearances.
Senegal 2, Ecuador 1 – Koulibaly’s goal puts Senegal into round of 16 at World Cup
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly put his team into the last 16 of the World Cup by volleying home the winner in a 2-1 victory over Ecuador. Koulibaly scored three minutes after Moises Caicedo had evened the score at 1-1. Senegal took the lead after a first-half penalty by Ismaila Sarr. Caicedo scored his goal in the 67th. Ecuador would have advanced from Group A and Senegal would have been eliminated if the score stayed 1-1. The Netherlands beat Qatar 2-0 in the other match to win the group. Senegal finished second while Ecuador and Qatar were eliminated.
Netherlands 2, Qatar 0 – Netherlands beats host Qatar 2-0 to advance at World Cup
The Netherlands finished off the worst showing by any World Cup host nation by beating Qatar 2-0. The Dutch advanced to the round of 16 by winning Group A while the already eliminated Qataris became the first host to lose all three of its group games at soccer’s biggest event. Cody Gakpo put the Netherlands ahead midway through the first half with his third goal in as many matches and Frenkie de Jong doubled the advantage five minutes into the second half. The Netherlands is a three-time runner-up at the World Cup and also finished third in 2014. Qatar was making its tournament debut.
England 3, Wales 0 – England advances after beating Wales 3-0 at World Cup
Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden both scored to put England into the last 16 of the World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Wales. England coach Gareth Southgate opted to put both players in the starting lineup for the team’s final Group B match and they responded with all three goals. England will next face Senegal in the round of 16. Wales finished in last place in the group and has been eliminated. Southgate had faced calls to freshen up his team after the 0-0 draw with the United States. He brought in Rashford and Foden into a new look attack and it worked.
Today
Australia vs. Denmark, 10:00 a.m.
Tunisia vs. France, 10:00 a.m.
Poland vs. Argentina, 2:00 p.m.
Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico, 2:00 p.m.
FIFA – Frappart to make World Cup history as first woman referee
French referee Stéphanie Frappart will become the first woman to take charge of a men’s World Cup game. FIFA has picked her for Germany vs. Costa Rica on Thursday in Qatar. FIFA also picked two women as assistants to Frappart to complete an all-female refereeing team on the field. They are Neuza Back of Brazil and Mexico’s Karen Diaz Medina. FIFA also picked Kathryn Nesbitt of the United States to work at the Al Bayt Stadium as the offside specialist in the video review team. FIFA made the historic appointments for the 44th of the 64 games being played in Qatar.
FIFA – Croatia charged after fans taunt Canadian World Cup player
A disciplinary case has been opened against Croatia at the World Cup after the team’s fans taunted a Canada player with Serbian family ties. FIFA says the charge against the Croatian soccer federation was “due to the behavior of its fans.” It cited rules relating to discrimination and security at games. Canada goalkeeper Milan Borjan was born in an ethnic Serbian region of Croatia that was part of the conflict that split the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s. He moved as a child with his family to Canada and chose to represent that country.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Detroit Red Wings 2
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) shoots as Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) defend in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Maple Leafs 4, Red Wings 2 – Marner extends point streak to 17 games, Leafs top Wings 4-2
Auston Matthews and William Nylander scored 51 seconds apart in the first period, Mitch Marner extended his point streak to 17 games and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2. Rasmus Sandin also scored and Matt Murray made 38 saves for the Maple Leafs, who have won a season-high four straight and earned a point in nine consecutive games. Moritz Seider had an early goal for Detroit, but the lead didn’t last long. Matthews’ wrist shot beat Ville Husso glove side a few minutes later and Nylander scored on a power play to put the Maple Leafs ahead 2-1 midway through the first period. Marner scored in the opening minute of the second.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Chicago Bulls 114, Utah Jazz 107
Indiana Pacers 116, Los Angeles Lakers 115
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) goes to the basket as Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)Bulls 114, Jazz 107 – DeRozan scores 26, Bulls hand Jazz fifth straight loss
DeMar DeRozan had 26 points and six assists to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 114-107 victory over the Utah Jazz. Zach LaVine added 20 points, six rebounds, and five assists for the Bulls. Nikola Vucevic finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Lauri Markkanen scored 32 points for the Jazz. Kelly Olynyk added 23 points and Collin Sexton chipped in 17. Utah lost its fifth straight. Chicago finished 22 of 25 from the free throw line.
Pacers 116, Lakers 115 – Rookie Nembhard hits 3 at buzzer, Pacers stun Lakers 116-115
Rookie Andrew Nembhard hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer, and the Indiana Pacers rallied from a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a stunning 116-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Tyrese Haliburton scored 24 points and hit a tying layup with 39 seconds left for the Pacers, who trailed 101-84 early in the fourth. LeBron James hit a one-handed floater with 20.9 seconds left, and Myles Turner missed a 3-point attempt — but Haliburton got the rebound and found Nembhard alone on the perimeter, and the Canadian second-round pick drilled his fourth 3-pointer of the night.
Tonight
New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – Week 12
Yesterday
Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Indianapolis Colts 17
Steelers 24, Colts 17 – Snell runs for go-ahead TD, Steelers hold off Colts 24-17
Benny Snell Jr.’s 2-yard touchdown run with 9:55 left gave Pittsburgh the lead and the Steelers fended off a last-minute comeback bid to beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-17. Snell had 12 carries for a season-high 62 yards after replacing the injured Najee Harris in the third quarter. Harris was ruled out at halftime with an abdominal injury. Pittsburgh improved to 4-7 and won its eighth straight over Indianapolis, which fell to 4-7-1. Matt Ryan drove the Colts in position for a tying score but Indy stalled in Pittsburgh territory and didn’t call its first timeout until a fourth-down play with 30 seconds left. Ryan threw incomplete and that was it.
NFL – Colts, Saturday mismanage clock at end of loss to Steelers
The Colts had the ball and drove into Steelers territory late while trailing by seven. But Indianapolis curiously allowed time to continue ticking off the clock, not using its first timeout until it faced a fourth down with 30 seconds left at the Pittsburgh 26-yard line. That play resulted in an incomplete pass and the Steelers held on to win 24-17. Interim coach Jeff Saturday says he didn’t feel as if his team was pressed for time and said they already had called plays they were confident would work. But the ticking clock put extra pressure on Indy and QB Matt Ryan.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Purdue Northwest at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
(3) Virginia at Michigan, 9:30 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 9:00
NCAAMBKB – Houston reaches No. 1 in for first time since 1983
Houston is the No. 1 team in the AP men’s college basketball poll. It is the first top ranking for the Cougars since Clyde Drexler and Akeem Olajuwon had Houston there in the final poll of the 1982-83 season. They received 45 of 63 first-place votes from a national media panel. Texas climbed to No. 2 with Virginia, Arizona and Purdue rounding out the top five. North Carolina had been No. 1 but fell all the way to 18 after losing twice last week.
NCAAWBKB – South Carolina tops women’s AP Top 25
South Carolina remains the unanimous No. 1 choice in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll. The Gamecocks suffered a scare when reigning Player of the Year Aliyah Boston left Sunday’s game with a foot injury. Stanford, UConn, Ohio State and Indiana round out the top five. No. 9 Virginia Tech is in the top 10 for the first time since 1999. Louisville saw its run of 98 straight weeks in the top 10 end as the Cardinals fell to 18th.
| AP MEN’S TOP 25 | | 1 | Houston (45) | 6-0 | | 2 | Texas (8) | 5-0 | | 3 | Virginia (2) | 5-0 | | 4 | Arizona | 6-0 | | 5 | Purdue (8) | 6-0 | | 6 | Baylor | 5-1 | | 7 | Creighton | 6-1 | | 8 | UConn | 8-0 | | 9 | Kansas | 6-1 | | 10 | Indiana | 6-0 | | 11 | Alabama | 6-1 | | Arkansas | 5-1 | | 13 | Tennessee | 5-1 | | 14 | Gonzaga | 5-2 | | 15 | Auburn | 7-0 | | 16 | Illinois | 5-1 | | 17 | Duke | 6-2 | | 18 | North Carolina | 5-2 | | 19 | Kentucky | 4-2 | | 20 | Michigan State | 5-2 | | 21 | UCLA | 5-2 | | 22 | Maryland | 6-0 | | 23 | Iowa State | 5-1 | | 24 | San Diego State | 4-2 | | 25 | Ohio State | 5-1 | | AP WOMEN’S TOP 25 | | 1 | South Carolina (29) | 6-0 | | 2 | Stanford | 8-1 | | 3 | UConn | 5-0 | | 4 | Ohio State | 6-0 | | 5 | Indiana | 7-0 | | 6 | North Carolina | 6-0 | | 7 | Notre Dame | 6-0 | | 8 | Iowa State | 5-1 | | 9 | Virginia Tech | 6-0 | | 10 | Iowa | 5-2 | | 11 | LSU | 7-0 | | 12 | NC State | 6-1 | | 13 | Creighton | 6-0 | | 14 | Arizona | 6-0 | | 15 | UCLA | 7-0 | | 16 | Utah | 6-0 | | 17 | Michigan | 7-0 | | 18 | Louisville | 5-2 | | 19 | Oregon | 5-1 | | 20 | Maryland | 6-2 | | 21 | Baylor | 5-2 | | 22 | Texas | 3-3 | | 23 | Gonzaga | 5-1 | | 24 | Marquette | 6-1 | | 25 | Villanova | 6-1 |
NCAAFB – Western Michigan fires head coach Tim Lester
After six seasons, Western Michigan University has fired head football coach Tim Lester. Lester took over the Broncos program after P.J. Fleck was hired by the University of Minnesota after the 2016 season. Lester was 37-32 in his six seasons in Kalamazoo and helped the Broncos win their first ever bowl game in 2021 when they won the Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit. Western finished at 5-7 this season and 4-4 in the MAC-West. He was 4-2 against arch rival Central Michigan, including a 12-10 win in Mount Pleasant earlier this year in near whiteout conditions during the game.
NCAAFB – Big Ten fines MSU $100K, reprimands Mich for tunnel melee
The Big Ten has disciplined Michigan State and Michigan for their roles in stadium tunnel altercations that led to seven Spartans being charged with crimes. The conference announced Monday that it is fining Michigan State $100,000. And the Big Ten is suspending Spartans cornerback Khary Crump for the first eight games of next season. Crump is facing a felonious assault charge. The Big Ten is also reprimanding Michigan for not providing adequate protection for both teams as they left the playing surface.
NCAAFB – Big Ten – New Badgers coach Fickell reaching out to players
Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell spent much of his first day on the job speaking to his new players and realizing that many of them had hoped this search would have a different outcome. Fickell told them that change is never easy while adding that “the things that are easy aren’t what last.” Many players had openly called for interim head coach Jim Leonhard to get the job for keeps. Fickell comes to Wisconsin after going 57-18 in six seasons at Cincinnati. Fickell led Cincinnati to the College Football Playoff last season.
NCAAFB – Big Ten – Huskers pay premium to bring back program’s glory
Matt Rhule’s eight-year contract as Nebraska’s football coach is valued at $74 million. That will make him the third highest-paid coach in the Big Ten behind Ohio State’s Ryan Day and Michigan State’s Mel Tucker and among the top 10 nationally. Rhule was introduced Monday at the team’s indoor practice facility. He promised to bring back a physical style of play to Nebraska. Athletic director Trev Alberts says Rhule’s success turning around Temple and Baylor made him the best choice for Nebraska. Alberts also says programs need to pay a premium for coaches to compete in the Big Ten or Southeastern Conference.
NCAAFB – Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara enters transfer portal
Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara has entered the transfer portal, team spokesman Dave Ablauf confirmed on Monday. McNamara had a season-ending knee injury Sept. 17 against Connecticut, one game after J.J. McCarthy won the starting job. McCarthy will lead the second-ranked Wolverines against Purdue on Saturday night in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis. Last year, McNamara helped Michigan end an eight-game losing streak to rival Ohio State and go on to win the conference championship for the first time since 2004. McNamara can potentially play at another school for two seasons.
MLB – Free agent slugger José Abreu signs 3-year deal with Astros
José Abreu and the World Series champion Astros have agreed to a three-year contract, adding another powerful bat to Houston’s lineup. Abreu, the 2020 AL MVP, spent his first nine major league seasons with the Chicago White Sox. The first baseman became a free agent after batting .304 with 15 home runs and 75 RBIs this year. With the Astros, he replaces free agent Yuli Gurriel at first base in a batting order that also features All-Star sluggers Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker. The 35-year-old Abreu becomes the biggest free agent to switch teams so far this offseason. The three-time All-Star and 2014 AL Rookie of the Year is a .292 career hitter in the majors with 243 homers and an .860 OPS.
AP source: Clevinger agrees to 1-year deal with White Sox
A person familiar with the agreement tells The Associated Press the Chicago White Sox bolstered their rotation by agreeing to a one-year contract with right-hander Mike Clevinger. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical. The 31-year-old Clevinger went 7-7 with a 4.33 ERA in 23 games, 22 starts, for San Diego this year. He missed the 2021 season after he had Tommy John surgery. Chicago is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2022 season, when it went 81-81 and finished 11 games back of surprising AL Central champion Cleveland.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Basketball – Season Openers
Gobles 48, Lawrence 39
Portage Northern 57, Lansing Eastern 37
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 59, Wyoming Lee 4
Charlotte 48, Battle Creek Central 34
Last Night
Girls Basketball – Season Openers
Battle Creek Harper Creek at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Mattawan at East Grand Rapids, 7:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Holland West Ottawa, 7:00 p.m.
Coldwater at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Marshall at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Otsego at Battle Creek Pennfield, 7:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
Constantine at Three Rivers, 7:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Berrien Springs, 7:30 p.m.
New Buffalo at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
Lawrence at Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Cassopolis at River Valley, 6:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Dowagiac, 6:00 p.m.
Fennville at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Climax-Scotts at Decatur, 7:00 p.m.
Marcellus at Lawton, 7:00 p.m.
Union City at Mendon, 7:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
Allegan at Delton-Kellogg, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Battle Creek Calhoun Christian, 7:00 p.m.
FIFA – 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar
Yesterday
Cameroon 3, Serbia 3 – draw
Ghana 3, South Korea 2
Brazil 1, Switzerland 0
Portugal 2, Uruguay 0
Cameroon 3, Serbia 3 – Cameroon stages World Cup comeback after dropping goalkeeper
Cameroon staged an impressive comeback in a 3-3 draw against Serbia at the World Cup despite dropping its goalkeeper at the last minute. Andre Onana, who plays for Italian club Inter Milan, wasn’t in Cameroon’s lineup or even at the stadium to watch the Group G match. Coach Rigobert Song said he dropped his starting goalkeeper for “disciplinary reasons,” but didn’t give any specifics. Cameroon was down 3-1 but second-half substitute Vincent Aboubakar turned the game with a goal and an assist. Cameroon plays Brazil in its last group-stage match while Serbia faces Switzerland.
Ghana 3, South Korea 2 – Kudus scores 2, Ghana beats South Korea 3-2 at World Cup
Mohammed Kudus scored a pair of goals and Ghana staved off elimination at the World Cup with a 3-2 victory over South Korea. Mohammed Salisu also scored for the Black Stars. Ghana lost its opening match against Portugal and was in need of points for a chance to reach the knockout round in Qatar. Cho Geu-sung Cho scored both of South Korea’s goals about three minutes apart early in the second half to even the game at 2-2.
Brazil 1, Switzerland 0 – Brazil advances at World Cup with 1-0 win over Switzerland
Brazil overcame the absence of Neymar to beat Switzerland 1-0 and advance to the round of the 16 of the World Cup. Casemiro scored in the 83rd minute with a shot from inside the area to put Brazil in the last 16 with a match to spare in Group G. Brazil forward Neymar stayed at the team’s hotel treating a right ankle injury sustained in the opener in Qatar. The win gives Brazil six points from two matches. Switzerland has three. Serbia and Cameroon drew 3-3 earlier in the day and have one point each.
Portugal 2, Uruguay 0 – Portugal advances to last 16, beats Uruguay 2-0 at World Cup
Portugal became the third team to reach the round of 16 at the World Cup by beating Uruguay 2-0. Bruno Fernandes curled in a cross from the left that barely went over the head of Cristiano Ronaldo and bounced into the far corner of the net in the 54th minute. Ronaldo appeared to believe he had scored. It was awarded to Fernandes after repeated close-up replays. Fernandes added a stoppage-time penalty. Portugal becomes the 3rd team to reach the last 16 after France and Brazil. The match was briefly interrupted just before the goal by a protestor carrying a rainbow flag.
Today
Ecuador vs. Senegal 10:00 a.m.
Netherlands vs. Qatar, 10:00 a.m.
Wales vs. England, 2:00 p.m.
United States vs. Iran, 2:00 p.m.
FIFA – US has clear World Cup task against Iran: win or go home
The task is clear for the United States: beat Iran in a politically charged World Cup match or go home. A draw or a loss Tuesday night would eliminate the Americans. During unusual pre-match news conferences, captain Tyler Adams was asked to defend the U.S.’s treatment of Black people and chastized for pronoucing the opponent “Eye-ran” instead of “E-ran.” American coach Gregg Berhalter was questioned about U.S. immigration and Naval policy and apologized for the U.S. Soccer Federation’s decision to strip the emblem of the Islamic Republic from Iran’s flag on social media.
FIFA – Protester with rainbow flag runs onto field at World Cup
A protester ran onto the field carrying a rainbow flag and wearing a blue Superman T-shirt that said “SAVE UKRAINE” on the front and “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN” on the back during a World Cup match between Portugal and Uruguay. Security officials chased the protester down and the flag was dropped on the field before the person was escorted off the field. The referee then picked up the flag and left it on the sideline. It stayed there for a few moments before a worker came and collected it. The protester was ushered away through a tunnel. It wasn’t immediately clear if the person faced any charges or had been detained by police.
NFL – National Football League – Week 12
Yesterday
New York Jets 31, Chicago Bears 10
Jets 31, Bears 10 – White throws 3 TD passes to lead Jets past Bears 31-10
Mike White threw three touchdown passes including two to Garrett Wilson and the New York Jets rolled over the Chicago Bears 31-10. White started for the benched Zach Wilson and the Jets rolled up a season-high 466 yards. White was 22 of 28 for 315 yards. He’s the fifth player in NFL history to have multiple games with 300 yards passing and three TD passes within his first four career starts. Bears starting quarterback Justin Fields was ruled out 90 minutes before kickoff after being listed as questionable with an injured left shoulder. Trevor Siemian started in his place.
Other NFL Scores
Buffalo 28, Detroit 25
Dallas 28, N.Y. Giants 20
Minnesota 33, New England 26
Carolina 23, Denver 10
Cincinnati 20, Tennessee 16
Cleveland 23, Tampa Bay 17, OT
Jacksonville 28, Baltimore 27
Miami 30, Houston 15
Washington 19, Atlanta 13
L.A. Chargers 25, Arizona 24
Las Vegas 40, Seattle 34, OT
Kansas City 26, L.A. Rams 10
San Francisco 13, New Orleans 0
Philadelphia 40, Green Bay 33
Tonight
Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts, 8:15 p.m.
NFL – Skunk invades Browns stadium during victory over Bucs
A skunk was on the loose in the stands inside FirstEnergy Stadium during Cleveland’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The critter was initially spotted going up and down steps in a section of seats near the tunnel to the Browns locker room. Fans kept their distance from the skunk, which searched the aisles and under seats for food before hiding under a step. A security guard placed a box over the animal, which wasn’t harmed and eventually worked itself free after the Browns rallied to beat the Bucs 23-17 in overtime for just their fourth win in 11 games.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Winnipeg Jets 7, Chicago Blackhawks 2
Jets 7, Blackhawks 2 – Jets rout Chicago 7-2, handing Blackhawks 7th straight loss
Saku Maenalanen and Pierre-Luc Dubois each scored two goals and the Winnipeg Jets routed Chicago 7-2 on Sunday night, handing the Blackhawks their seventh straight loss. Kyle Connor connected for the third straight game and had two assists, Mark Scheifele had his team-leading 11th goal, and Jansen Harkins also scored for the Jets. They have won two straight and three of four to improve to 13-6-1. Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves and defenseman Josh Morrissey had three assists as Winnipeg dominated with a 44-shot attack. Taylor Raddysh scored for the second straight game and Jujhar Khaira had a power-play goal for Chicago, 0-6-1 during its slide.
Tonight
Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Cleveland Cavaliers 102, Detroit Pistons 94
Los Angeles Clippers 114, Indiana Pacers 100
Cavaliers 102, Pistons 94 – Mitchell, Mobley lead Cavaliers to 102-94 win over Pistons
Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, Evan Mobley added 20 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied late to beat the Detroit Pistons 102-94. Cleveland trailed for much of the game, but outscored the Pistons 29-16 in the fourth quarter. Darius Garland added 16 points for Cleveland, which has won five of six. Marvin Bagley III had 19 points for the Pistons, who were missing starters Bojan Bogdanovic (ankle), Jaden Ivey (knee), Isaiah Stewart (foot) and Cade Cunningham (shin).
Clippers 114, Pacers 100 – Zubac scores 31, pulls down 29 boards; Clippers beat Pacers
Ivica Zubac scored a season-high 31 points and pulled down a career-best 29 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away in the second half to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-100. It is the most rebounds in an NBA game this season. Zubac was one board away from the league’s fourth 30 point/30 rebound rebound game and first since 2018 when he fouled out with 3:40 remaining. Jalen Smith scored a career-high 23 points for the Pacers while Tyrese Haliburton added 15.
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at Utah Jazz, 9:00 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m.
NCAAFB – College Football – Week 13
Last Saturday
(3) Michigan 45, (2) Ohio State 23
(11) Penn State 35, Michigan State 16
(6) Southern California 38, (15) Notre Dame 27
NCAAFB – Day now under the microscope as Bucks are blown out again
Welcome to Jim Harbaugh’s previous life, Ryan Day. This is the way things go at the top of college football’s food chain. If you can’t win the most important game on your schedule, there will be questions about whether you are the right man for the job. For the second straight season, Harbaugh’s Michigan team pummeled Day and Ohio State. Day is 45-5 at Ohio State as Urban Meyer’s replacement, but 1-2 against Michigan. It was just last year when Harbaugh couldn’t win the big one. Not anymore. Now he was the Wolverines on the verge of a second straight College Football Playoff.
NCAAFB – AP Top 25: Michigan up to No. 2 behind top-ranked Georgia
Michigan moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, with TCU at No. 3 and Southern California at No. 4 behind top-ranked Georgia after four top-10 teams lost on the final day of regular-season games. The Bulldogs are No. 1 for the eighth straight week and 11th time this season in the AP Top 25. Georgia received 58 first-place votes and Michigan received the other five. The Wolverines reached a season-high No. 2 after beating Ohio State, which dropped the Buckeyes three spots to No. 5.
| 1 | Georgia (58) | 12-0 | | 2 | Michigan (5) | 12-0 | | 3 | TCU | 12-0 | | 4 | USC | 11-1 | | 5 | Ohio State | 11-1 | | 6 | Alabama | 10-2 | | 7 | Tennessee | 10-2 | | 8 | Penn State | 10-2 | | 9 | Washington | 10-2 | | 10 | Clemson | 10-2 | | 11 | LSU | 9-3 | | 12 | Utah | 9-3 | | 13 | Kansas State | 9-3 | | 14 | Florida State | 9-3 | | 15 | Oregon | 9-3 | | 16 | Oregon State | 9-3 | | 17 | UCLA | 9-3 | | 18 | Tulane | 10-2 | | 19 | Notre Dame | 8-4 | | 20 | South Carolina | 8-4 | | 21 | Texas | 8-4 | | 22 | UCF | 9-3 | | 23 | UTSA | 10-2 | | 24 | North Carolina | 9-3 | | 25 | Mississippi State | 8-4 |
NCAAFB – Big Ten – Fickell leaves Cincinnati to take over as Wisconsin’s coach
Wisconsin is bringing Cincinnati’s Luke Fickell back to the Big Ten. The Badgers have hired Fickell to take over their football program after his successful run with the Bearcats. Fickell posted a 57-18 record in six seasons at Cincinnati and helped the Bearcats earn a College Football Playoff berth last year. The former Ohio State defensive lineman went 6-7 as the Buckeyes’ interim coach in 2011. The 49-year-old Fickell takes over for interim coach and former Badgers star player Jim Leonhard. Leonhard had taken over after Paul Chryst’s Oct. 2 firing.
NCAAFB – Nebraska signs Matt Rhule to 8-year deal as football coach
Nebraska has signed Matt Rhule to an eight-year contract to be the Cornhuskers’ next football coach. The school said Rhule would be introduced at a Monday news conference and terms of the contract would be announced then. The 47-year-old Rhule has been out of work for less than two months since getting fired by the Carolina Panthers. Nebraska has had six straight losing seasons and is more than 20 years removed from its 1990s heyday. Rhule took over struggling programs at Temple and Baylor and built them into conference contenders in three years. He was 11-27 with Carolina before getting fired after a 1-4 start.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
(12) Michigan State 78, Portland 77
UC San Diego 66, Eastern Michigan 63
(12) Michigan State 78, Portland 77 – Tyson Walker helps No. 12 Michigan State top Portland 78-77.
Tyson Walker scored 15 points, and No. 12 Michigan State topped Portland 78-77 in the fifth-place game of the Phil Knight Invitational. The Spartans shot 52.5% from the field, and each of their starters scored in double figures. Pierre Brooks made each of his four 3-point attempts and finished with 15 points. Joey Hauser had 14 points and seven rebounds, and A.J. Hoggard added 12 points and nine assists. Tyler Robertson had 16 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and two steals for the Pilots.
UCSD 66, EMU 63 – Pope helps UC San Diego fend off Eastern Michigan 66-63
Bryce Pope tossed in 20 points and UC San Diego held on for a 66-63 victory over Eastern Michigan. Pope shot 7 for 18 with two 3-pointers for the Tritons (3-4). Roddie Anderson III scored 12 points and added six rebounds and five assists. J’Raan Brooks recorded 10 points. Emoni Bates finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds for the Eagles (1-6).
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Yesterday
(18) Oregon 86, Michigan State 78
(22) Michigan 84, (21) Baylor 75
(18) Oregon 86, Michigan State 78 – Rogers has 19, No. 18 Oregon women hold off Spartans 86-78
Endyia Rogers scored 19 points, including critical back-to-back 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, Phillipina Kyei had a double-double with career highs and No. 18 Oregon held off Michigan State 86-78 in the third-place game of the Phil Knight Invitational. The Ducks led 29-12 when Rogers scored the opening basket of the second quarter but the Spartans slowly came back behind Kamaria McDaniel, who had 28 points. McDaniel hit a 3-pointer and Matilda Ekh had a steal and layup and Michigan State tied the game with 7:17 to play. That’s when Rogers, who had a career-high five 3-pointers, scored from distance, the first coming after a timeout and the Ducks regained control. Kyei scored 15 points and grabbed 16 rebounds.
(22) Michigan 84, (21) Baylor 75 – Michigan women beat Baylor for Gulf Coast Showcase title
Emily Kiser scored 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds, Laila Phelia added 20 points and Michigan scored the final 11 points to beat No. 21 Baylor 84-75 in the championship game of the Gulf Coast Showcase. Maddie Nolan scored seven of her 12 points in a 20-5 run over the final 4-plus minutes for No. 22 Michigan (7-0). Jaden Owens scored 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting for the Bears and Ja’Mee Asberry added 15 points and six assists. Bella Fontleroy scored 14 points and made 4 of 8 from behind the arc. Baylor shot 55% from the field and hit 10 3s but committed 22 turnovers — six by Owens — and made 3 of 7 from the free-throw line.
NCAAWBKB – Indiana coach says Vegas tourney set back women’s basketball
Indiana women’s basketball coach Teri Moren says she considered not playing Memphis on Saturday night in the Las Vegas Invitational. No paramedics were on site to tend to an injured Auburn player in the preceding game. Auburn freshman Kharyssa Richardson fell hard to the floor with four minutes left against Colorado State and appeared to bang her head. There was a 50-minute wait for EMT personnel to arrive to The Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip. That delayed the Indiana-Memphis games by nearly 90 minutes.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Football – 11 Man State Championships
Friday
Division 8
Ottawa Lake Whiteford 26, Ubly 20
Division 2
Warren De La Salle 52, G.R. Forest Hills Central 13
Division 6
G.R. West Catholic 59, Negaunee 14
Division 4
G.R. South Christian 28, Goodrich 0
Saturday
Division 7
Jackson Lumen Christi 15, Traverse City St. Francis 12
Division 1
Belleville 35, Caledonia 17
Division 5
Gladwin 10, Frankenmuth 7
Division 3
Detroit Martin Luther King 56, Muskegon 27
Tonight
Girls Basketball – Season Openers
Gobles at Lawrence, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern vs. Lansing Eastern, 5:30 p.m. at Loy Norrix
Wyoming Lee at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Charlotte, 7:00 p.m.
FIFA – 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar
Yesterday
Costa Rica 1, Japan 0
Morocco 2, Belgium 0
Croatia 4, Canada 1
Spain 1, Germany 1 – draw
Costa Rica 1, Japan 0 – Costa Rica rallies to beat Japan 1-0 in Group E of World Cup
Keysher Fuller scored in the 81st minute to lift Costa Rica to a 1-0 victory over Japan at the World Cup. The result leaves both teams with three points after two games in Group E. Fuller took advantage of a defensive error when Japan failed to clear the ball and hit the net from 18 yards with the ball going in off the fingertips of leaping Japan goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda. The match was tactical and largely lackluster and the first half did not yield a single shot on goal. The second half was slightly better with Japan pressing throughout until Costa Rica broke through.
Morocco 2, Belgium 0 – Morocco pulls off another World Cup upset, beats Belgium 2-0
Morocco pulled off another shock at the World Cup by beating Belgium 2-0 and leaving Kevin de Bruyne and the 2018 semifinalists in peril of a group-stage exit. Morocco captain Romain Saiss gave his team the lead with a barely noticeable deflection off his hip after a free kick from Abdelhamid Sabiri in the 73rd minute. Zakaria Aboukhlal then guided a shot into the roof of the net off a pass from Hakim Ziyech in stoppage time. Belgium had won its last seven group games at the World Cup. It was Morocco’s first win at a World Cup since 1998 and only its third ever.
Croatia 4, Canada 1 – Croatia downs Canada 4-1 at World Cup on Kramaric’s 2 goals
Andrej Kramaric scored a pair of goals and Croatia crushed Canada’s hopes of advancing at its first World Cup in 36 years with a 4-1 victory. Alphonso Davies scored Canada’s first-ever World Cup goal seconds into the match but the team’s trip to soccer’s biggest tournament will end on Thursday against Morocco. The Group F leaders beat Belgium 2-0 earlier in the day. Marko Livaja and Lovro Majer also scored for the 2018 World Cup runners-up.
Spain 1, Germany 1 – FT – Germany salvages 1-1 draw against Spain at World Cup
Germany forward Niclas Füllkrug salvaged a 1-1 draw against Spain at the World Cup. The Germans still need to win their last group match to have a chance of advancing to the knockout stage. The four-time champions were eliminated in the group stage four years ago in Russia. Álvaro Morata put Spain ahead in the 62nd minute and Füllkrug equalized in the 83rd. Germany will next face Costa Rica. The Costa Ricans defeated Japan 1-0 earlier in the day. Even a win may not be enough for the Germans. They are in last place in Group E and need the other result to go their way.
Today
Cameroon vs. Serbia, 5:00 a.m.
South Korea vs. Ghana, 8:00 a.m.
Brazil vs. Switzerland, 11:00 a.m.
Portugal vs. Uruguay, 2;00 p.m.
Tuesday
Ecuador vs. Senegal 10:00 a.m.
Netherlands vs. Qatar, 10:00 a.m.
Wales vs. England, 2:00 p.m.
United States vs. Iran, 2:00 p.m.
FIFA – US Soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iran flag at World Cup
The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly displayed Iran’s national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic. The federation described the move as a show of support for protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations’ World Cup match Tuesday. The federation says in a statement Sunday that it decided to forego the official flag on social media accounts to show “support for the women in Iran fighting for basic human rights.” The move comes as nationwide protests challenging Tehran’s theocratic government continue in Iran.
FIFA – Lalas: US overlooked importance to Iran of ’98 Cup match
Looking back to the United States’ infamous 1998 World Cup loss to Iran, Alexi Lalas thought the Americans failed to appreciate the emotional significance of their opponents. He says "this is a country and culture that we have a long history with — a lot of it is negative, let’s be honest.” Following draws against Wales and England, the U.S. needs a win to reach the knockout stage. The U.S. and Iran met at the 1998 tournament, 19 years after an Islamic Revolution. Iran referred to the U.S. as the “Great Satan” and Team Melli upset the Americans 2-1.
From Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor girls basketball…
NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Detroit Pistons 110, Denver Nuggets 108 Pistons 110, Nuggets 108 – Pistons snap seven-game skid with 110-108 win over Nuggets Bojan Bogdanovic scored 22 points and the Detroit Pistons snapped
NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Indiana Pacers 123, Orlando Magic 102 Chicago Bulls 121, Boston Celtics 107 Bulls 121, Celtics 107 – DeRozan scores 28 as Bulls stop Celtics’ 9-game win streak DeMar DeRozan scored
NFL – National Football League – Week 11 Yesterday Detroit Lions 31, New York Giants 18 Atlanta Falcons 27, Chicago Bears 24 Philadelphia Eagles 17, Indianapolis Colts 16 Lions 31, Giants 18 – Williams leads Lions to
From Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk Bridgman Cross Country, St. Joe Cross Country, Benton Harbor Football, and Berrien Springs Football…
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night Arizona State 87, (20) Michigan 62 Minnesota 68, Central Michigan 60 Arizona State 87, (20) Michigan 62 – Arizona State routs No. 20 Michigan to win Legends Classic Desmond Cambridge
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night (20) Michigan 91, Pittsburgh 60 Notre Dame 82, Southern Indiana 70 (20) Michigan 91, Pitt 60 – Howard, Dickinson lead No. 20 Michigan to 91-60 rout of Pitt Jett Howard
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night Michigan State 86, (4) Kentucky 77 – 2OT Bradley 89, Eastern Michigan 61 Michigan State 86, (4) Kentucky 77 – 2OT – Michigan State outlasts Tshiebwe, No. 4 Kentucky in
NFL – National Football League – Week 10 Yesterday Washington Commanders 32, Philadelphia Eagles 21 Commanders 32, Eagles 21 – Commanders end sloppy Eagles’ perfect season 32-21 The Eagles’ bid for an undefeated season is over. The
NFL – National Football League – Week 10 Yesterday Detroit Lions 31, Chicago Bears 30 Indianapolis Colts 25, Las Vegas Raiders 20 Lions 31, Bears 30 – Lions overcome big effort by Fields, beat Bears 31-30 Jamaal
Our Midwest Family Player of the week is Abby Baushke of Decatur High School Volleyball. Abby is a sophomore at Decatur. She also plays basketball, softball, club volleyball, and is a member of the National Honor Society,
From Full Circle Cafe & Espresso Bar, we talk with Lake Michigan College Volleyball coach Rob Elliott, Michigan Lutheran Volleyball Coach Terri Elder, and Inspiring Coach of the Year Trisha Dague of River Valley Cross Country…
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night Notre Dame 79, Radford 76 Western Michigan 99, Goshen College 62 Marquette 97, Central Michigan 73 Notre Dame 79, Radford 76 – Laszewski, Ryan rally Notre Dame to 79-76 win
NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Boston Celtics 128, Detroit Pistons 112 Denver Nuggets 122, Indiana Pacers 119 New Orleans Pelicans 115, Chicago Bulls 111 Celtics 128, Pistons 112 – Tatum scores 31, Celtics beat Pistons
NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Montreal Canadiens 3, Detroit Red Wings 2 – Shootout Canadiens 3, Red Wings 2 – SO – Caufield, Suzuki score in shootout, Canadiens beat Red Wings Cole Caufield and Nick
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night (22) Michigan 75, Purdue-Fort Wayne 56 Michigan State 73, Northern Arizona 55 Eastern Michigan 75, Wayne State 66 Minnesota 61, Western Michigan 60 (22) Michigan 75, Purdue Fort Wayne 56
NFL – National Football League – Week 9 Last Night Detroit Lions 15, Green Bay Packers 9 Miami Dolphins 35, Chicago Bears 32 New England Patriots 26, Indianapolis Colts 3 Lions 15, Packers 9 – Rodgers throws
Our Midwest Family Player of the week is Joron Brown of St. Joseph High School Football. Joron is a senior at St. Joe, He also plays basketball and runs track, in the classroom he has a 3.34
From Full Circle Cafe and Espresso Bar. Phil McDonald is off this week. Bret Witkowski is joined by WSJM play by play voice G.B. Richmond.
As heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, St. Joseph face Zeeland West in a rematch of the first round game last year, in which St. Joe (9-1) defeated the Dux (9-1) on their way to the state semifinals.
Our Midwest Family Player of the week is Reid Haskins of Bridgman High School football. He is senior at Bridgman high school where Reid carries a 4.22 Grade Point Average.
This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe Football, Eau Claire Football, and Our Lady of the Lake Volleyball…
As heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, GB Richmond and Bret Witkowski were at Dickinson Stadium in St. Joseph for the opening round playoff game between the Pioneers of East Grand Rapids (4-5) and the St. Joseph Bears
NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Boston Bruins 5, Detroit Red Wings 1 Edmonton Oilers 6, Chicago Blackhawks 5 Bruins 5, Red Wings 1 – Marchand has 2 goals and an assist in return, Bruins roll
NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Chicago Bulls 124, Indiana Pacers 109 Atlanta Hawks 118, Detroit Pistons 113 Bulls 124, Pacers 109 – LaVine’s 28 points enable Bulls to hold off Pacers, 124-109 Zach LaVine scored
NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Washington Wizards 120, Detroit Pistons 99 Wizards 120, Pistons 99 – Beal limited by back, but Wizards roll past Pistons 120-99 Kyle Kuzma scored 25 points, and the Washington Wizards
NFL – National Football League – Week 7 Last Night Chicago Bears 33, New England Patriots 14 Bears 33, Patriots 14 – Fields, Bears score 23 straight points, beat Pats 33-14 Justin Fields threw for 179 yards
NFL – National Football League – Week 7 Yesterday Dallas Cowboys 24, Detroit Lions 6 Tennessee Titans 19, Indianapolis Colts 10 Cowboys 24, Lions 6 – Cowboys lean on defense in Prescott’s return, top Lions 24-6 Ezekiel
This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso bar, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, & Twin City Football, and St. Joe Swimming…
Our Midwest Family Player of the week is Samanta Dietz of Watervliet High School Volleyball. Samantha is senior at Watervliet high school where she carries a 4.05 Grade Point Average.
As heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, GB and Bret Witkowski were at C.W. Post Field in Battle Creek for the showdown between 7-1 St. Joseph and 7-1 Battle Creek Central, the winner claimed the outright SMAC Conference
As heard on 97.5 Y-Country, the Lakeshore Lancers (3-5) are back at home to face Portage Central (3-5), still with a chance at making the MHSAA playoffs with a victory. Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola were at
NFL – National Football League – Week 7 Last Night Arizona Cardinals 42, New Orleans Saints 34 Cardinals 42, Saints 34 – Cardinals use two pick-6s in first half to down Saints 42-34 Marco Wilson and Isaiah
NBA – National Basketball Association – Regular Season Openers Last Night Detroit Pistons 113, Orlando Magic 109 Chicago Bulls 116, Miami Heat 108 Washington Wizards 114, Indiana Pacers 107 Pistons 113, Magic 109 – Bogdanovic shines in
MLB – Major League Baseball Playoffs Last Night ALDS – Best of 5 New York Yankees 5, Cleveland Guardians 1 (NYY wins 3-2) Yankees 5, Guardians 1 – Stanton, Judge HR, Yankees beat Guards, into
NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Los Angeles Kings 5, Detroit Red Wings 4 – OT Kings 5, Red Wings 4 – OT – Danault’s overtime goal gives Kings 5-4 win over Red Wings Phillip Danault
Our Midwest Family Player of the week is Gail Vaikutis of St. Joseph High School Cross Country. Gail is a junior at St. Joseph, she carries a 3.84 Grade Point Average.
As heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, the St. Joseph Bears (6-1) celebrate Senior Night against Mattawan (3-4) from Dickinson Stadium in St. Joseph. G.B. Richmond and Bret Witkowski were there.
As heard on 97.5 Y-Country, the Lakeshore Lancers (3-4) look to bounce back after their home loss to St. Joseph with a road game with the Portage Northern Huskies (4-3). Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola were there
This week at Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, & Twin City Football, and Michigan Lutheran Girls Golf…
NFL – National Football League – Week 6 Last Night Washington Commanders 12, Chicago Bears 7 Commanders 12, Bears 7 – Muffed punt, Robinson TD lift Commanders over Bears 12-7 Christian Holmes recovered a muffed punt by
NHL – National Hockey League – Regular Season Start Last Night Colorado Avalanche 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2 Avalanche 5, Blackhawks 2 – Avs raise banner, beat Blackhawks 5-2 to start title defense Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin
MLB – Major League Baseball Playoffs – Divisional Series – Best of Five Yesterday Philadelphia Phillies 7, Atlanta Braves 6 (PHI Leads 1-0) Houston Astros 8, Seattle Mariners 7 (HOU Leads 1-0) New York Yankees 4, Cleveland
NFL – National Football League – Week 5 Last Night Kansas City Chiefs 30, Las Vegas Raiders 29 Chiefs 30, Raiders 29 – Chiefs hold on for wild 30-29 victory over rival Raiders Patrick Mahomes threw four
NFL – National Football League – Week 5 Yesterday New England Patriots 29, Detroit Lions 0 Minnesota Vikings 29, Chicago Bears 22 Patriots 29, Lions 0 – Stevenson, Patriots’ D back Zappe in 29-0 win over Lions
Our Midwest Family Player of the week is Kendra Koster of Lawton High School Cross Country. Kendra is a junior at Lawton and carries a 4.2 Grade Point Average.
This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, & Benton Harbor Football, and Lakeshore Girls’ Golf…
As heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM The SMAC leading St. Joe Bears (5-1), head to Lakeshore for the annual War by the Shore to face the 3-3 Lancers. G.B. Richmond and Bret Witkowski have the call.
As heard on 97.5 Y-Country, the Lakeshore Lancers (3-3) return home tonight for the War by the Shore game against rival St. Joseph (5-1) . Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola have the broadcast.
MLB – Major League Baseball Playoffs – Wild Card Round – Best of three Today Wild Card Playoffs – Best of Three Tampa Bay (McClanahan 12-8) at Cleveland (Bieber 13-8), 12:07 p.m. Philadelphia (Wheeler 12-7) at St.
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Seattle Mariners 5, Detroit Tigers 4 Minnesota Twins 10, Chicago White Sox 1 Chicago Cubs 15, Cincinnati Reds 2 End MLB Regular Season Mariners 5, Tigers 4 – Mariners roll
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Seattle Mariners 7, Detroit Tigers 6 – 10 Innings – Game 1 Seattle Mariners 9, Detroit Tigers 6 – Game 2 Chicago White Sox 8, Minnesota Twins 3 Cincinnati Reds
MLB – La Russa steps down as White Sox manager over health issues Tony La Russa stepped down as manager of the Chicago White Sox because of a pair of health issues. The announcement ends a disappointing
NFL – National Football League – Week 4 Yesterday Seattle Seahawks 48, Detroit Lions 45 New York Giants 20, Chicago Bears 12 Tennessee Titans 24, Indianapolis Colts 17 Seahawks 48, Lions 45 – Smith, Penny star as
Our Midwest Family Co-Players of the week are John Schumann and Ben McCaw of Lawrence High School 8-Man football. John, a junior at Lawrence has a 3.88 GPA, while Ben, a senior has a GPA of 3.99.
This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, Twin City, and Benton Harbor football, and high school sports in general with Fred Smith…
As heard on 97.5 Y-Country, the Lakeshore Lancers take their 2-3 record into Battle Creek to face the 1-3 Lakeview Spartans at Spartan Memorial Stadium in Battle Creek. Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola have the description.
As heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM The St. Joe Bears (4-1), are back home at Steve Upton Field at Dickinson Stadium for a Homecoming contest against Portage Norther (3-2) G.B. Richmond and Bret Witkowski have the call.
NFL – National Football League – Week 4 Last Night Cincinnati Bengals 27, Miami Dolphins 15 Bengals 27, Dolphins 15 – Bengals top Miami 27-15 after injured Tagovailoa carted off Joe Burrow tossed a late 2-yard touchdown
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 2, Kansas City Royals 1 Minnesota Twins 8, Chicago White Sox 4 Chicago Cubs 4, Philadelphia Phillies 2 Tigers 2, Royals 1 – Miguel Cabrera hits 507th homer,
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 4, Kansas City Royals 3 – 10 Innings Minnesota Twins 4, Chicago White Sox 0 Chicago Cubs 2, Philadelphia Phillies 1 Tigers 4, Royals 3 – Castro has
NFL – National Football League – Week 3 Last Night Dallas Cowboys 23, New York Giants 16 Cowboys 23, Giants 16 – Lamb’s 1-handed TD catch gives Dallas 23-16 win over Giants CeeDee Lamb made a one-handed
NFL – National Football League – Week 3 Yesterday Minnesota Vikings 28, Detroit Lions 24 Chicago Bears 23, Houston Texas 20 Indianapolis Colts 20, Kansas City Chiefs 17 Vikings 28, Lions 24 – Vikings rally past Lions
This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe & Lakeshore Football, and St. Joe Soccer…
As heard on 97.5 Y-County. After falling at home last week to Battle Creek Central, Lakeshore (1-3) heads on the road and looks to rebound against Kalamazoo Central (0-4). Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola were at Thomas
As heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM The St. Joe Bears (3-1), are on the road at Portage Central to face the 2-2 Mustangs. G.B. Richmond and Bret Witkowski have the call from McCamley Field in Portage.
The St. Joe Bears are on the road playing Portage Central. Bret Witkowski and GB Richmond preview tonight’s game with Jonny Reinhardt. Listen to the game LIVE on 94.9 WSJM, on the WSJM app and WSJM.com! Pregame
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Cleveland Guardians 4, Chicago White Sox 2 Chicago Cubs 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 Tigers were off Guardians 4, White Sox 2 – Bieber wins again as Guardians beat White Sox
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Baltimore Orioles 8, Detroit Tigers 1 Cleveland Guardians 8, Chicago White Sox 2 Chicago Cubs 4, Miami Marlins 2 Orioles 8, Tigers 1 – Lyles throws complete game as Orioles
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 3, Baltimore Orioles 2 Cleveland Guardians 10, Chicago White Sox 7 – 11 Innings Chicago Cubs 2, Miami Marlins 1 Tigers 3, Orioles 2 – Wentz sharp for
MLB – Tigers hire Giants GM Harris to oversee baseball operations Scott Harris was hired as the Detroit Tigers’ president of baseball operations, leaving the San Francisco Giants after three years as general manager. The 36-year-old Harris
NFL – National Football League – Week 2 Last Night Detroit Lions 36, Washington Commanders 27 Jacksonville Jaguars 24, Indianapolis Colts 0 Green Bay Packers 27, Chicago Bears 10 Lions 36, Commanders 27 – Goff throws 4
Our Midwest Family Player of the week is C.J. Gordon, of Berrien Springs High School Football. C.J. is a senior at Berrien Springs and has a 3.65 GPA
As heard on 97.5 Y-County. After picking up their first win of the season a week ago, the 1-2 Lakeshore Lancers are back at Kohn-Lehman Field at Al Stockman Stadium to host the 2-1 Battle Creek Central
As heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM The St. Joe Bears (2-1), are back at home at Steve Upton Field at Dickinson Stadium and play host to Battle Creek Lakeview (1-1). G.B. Richmond and Bret Witkowski have the
We talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, & Twin City Football, and Lakeshore and Our Lady of the Lake Cross Country at Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar…
The St. Joe Bears take on the Lakeview Spartans tonight at Dickinson Stadium. Bret Witkowski and GB Richmond join Jonny Reinhardt to preview tonight’s game! Catch the game LIVE on WSJM.com, on the WSJM app, and on
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Chicago White Sox 8, Cleveland Guardians 2 Tigers and Cubs were off White Sox 8, Guardians 2 – White Sox pound 5 homers, rock Central-leading Guardians 8-2 Elvis Andrus hit one
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Houston Astros 2, Detroit Tigers 1 Colorado Rockies 3, Chicago White Sox 0 Chicago Cubs 6, New York Mets 3 Astros 2, Tigers 1 – Javier leads Astros over Tigers
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Houston Astros 6, Detroit Tigers 3 Chicago Cubs 4, New York Mets 1 Chicago White Sox 4, Colorado Rockies 2 Astros 6, Tigers 3 – Astros’ Brown hurls 6 strong
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Houston Astros 7, Detroit Tigers 0 Chicago Cubs 5, New York Mets 2 White Sox were off Astros 7, Tigers 0 – Valdez pitches 1st shutout, Astros blank Tigers 7-0
News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM @wsjmsports wsjmsports.com Monday, September 12, 2022 NFL – National Football League – Week 1 Yesterday Philadelphia Eagles 38, Detroit Lions 35 Chicago Bears 19, San Francisco 49ers 10 Indianapolis Colts 20, Houston Texans 20
Our Midwest Family Player of the week is Christian Shannon, of St. Joseph High School Boys Soccer. Christian is a senior at St. Joe and has a 3.65 GPA
As heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM The St. Joe Bears (1-1), open up SMAC Conference play at Kalamazoo Central (0-2) at Eugene S. Thomas Stadium in Kalamazoo. G.B. Richmond and Bret Witkowski have the call
This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we recap the week for St. Joe, Lakeshore, Twin City, and Benton Harbor Football, and Michigan Lutheran Soccer.
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Cincinnati Reds 4, Chicago Cubs 3 Chicago White Sox 14, Oakland A’s 2 Tigers were off Reds 4, Cubs 3 – India’s hit in 9th gives Reds 4-3 win over Cubs
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 5, Los Angeles Angels 4 Chicago White Sox 9, Seattle Mariners 6 Cincinnati Reds 7, Chicago Cubs 1 Tigers 5, Angels 4 – Ohtani, Trout homer again, but Tigers
News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM @wsjmsports wsjmsports.com Wednesday, September 07, 2022 MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Los Angeles Angels 5, Detroit Tigers 4 – 10 Innings Seattle Mariners 3, Chicago White Sox 0 Chicago Cubs 9, Cincinnati Reds
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Los Angeles Angels 10, Detroit Tigers 0 Chicago White Sox 3, Seattle Mariners 2 Cubs were off Angels 10, Tigers 0 – Ohtani, Trout power Angels to 10-0 win over Tigers
This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe Football, Lakeshore Football, Twin City Football, Benton Harbor Football, and St. Joe Tennis.
As heard on 97.5 Y-County. The 0-1 Lakeshore Lancers traveled to Mayor’s Riverfront Park in Kalamazoo to face the Titans Kalamazoo United, the combined program of Kalamazoo Hackett and Kalamazoo Christian, who is also 0-1 going into
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Seattle Mariners 7, Detroit Tigers 0 Chicago White Sox 7, Kansas City Royals 1 Cubs were off Mariners 7, Tigers 0 – Mariners hand Tigers 18th shutout loss, complete sweep Julio
Bret Witkowski and GB Richmond join Jonny Reinhardt to preview tonight’s St. Joe Bear Football game vs. Hudsonville Unity Christian! Listen to the game LIVE at wsjm.com, on the WSJM app, on your smart speaker and of
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Seattle Mariners 5, Detroit Tigers 3 Chicago White Sox 4, Kansas City Royals 2 Chicago Cubs 7, Toronto Blue Jays 5 Mariners 5, Tigers 3 – Toro’s two-run HR carries Mariners
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Seattle Mariners 9, Detroit Tigers 3 Kansas City Royals 9, Chicago White Sox 7 Toronto Blue Jays 5, Chicago Cubs 3 Mariners 9, Tigers 3 – Raleigh, France lead Mariners to
As heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, St. Joseph faces Traverse City Central at Top Taggart Field at Ferris State University in Big Rapids. G.B. Richmond and Bret Witkowski have the call.
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Toronto Blue Jays 5, Chicago Cubs 4 – 11 Innings Tigers and White Sox were off Blue Jays 5, Cubs 4 – F/11 – Jansen homers, drives in winner in 11th
As heard on 97.5 Y-Country, Lakeshore faces Zeeland West at Kohn-Lehman Field at Al Stockman Stadium in Stevensville. Al Pscholka and Denny Kniola have the call
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 9, Texas Rangers 8 Arizona Diamondbacks 3, Chicago White Sox 2 Milwaukee Brewers 9, Chicago Cubs 7 Tigers 9, Rangers 8 – Garcia’s hit streak ends at 23, Rangers
This week from Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar, we talk St. Joe, Lakeshore, Twin City Sharks, Benton Harbor, and Bridgman Football.
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday St. Louis Cardinals 8, Chicago Cubs 3 Baltimore Orioles 4, Chicago White Sox 3 – 11 Innings Tigers were off Cardinals 8, Cubs 3 – Cardinals’ Goldschmidt has 2 HR, 5
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 6, San Francisco Giants 1 Chicago White Sox 5, Baltimore Orioles 3 Chicago Cubs 7, St. Louis Cardinals 1 Tigers 6, Giants 1 – Manning throws 6 scoreless, Tigers
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday San Francisco Giants 3, Detroit Tigers 1 Baltimore Orioles 5, Chicago White Sox 3 Chicago Cubs 2, St. Louis Cardinals 0 – Game 1 St. Louis Cardinals 13, Chicago Cubs 3
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday St. Louis Cardinals 1, Chicago Cubs 0 Kansas City Royals 6, Chicago White Sox 4 Tigers were off Cardinals 1, Cubs 0 – Pujols homers as Montgomery, Cardinals blank Cubs 1-0
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 4, Los Angeles Angels 0 Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians, PPD Milwaukee Brewers 5, Chicago Cubs 2 Tigers 4, Angels 0 – Rodriguez returns, helps Tigers to 4-0
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Houston Astros 21, Chicago White Sox 5 Chicago Cubs 3, Baltimore Orioles 2 Tigers were off Astros 21, White Sox 5 – Bregman 2 HRs, 2 doubles, 6 RBIs, Astros trample
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Cleveland Guardians 8, Detroit Tigers 4 Houston Astros 3, Chicago White Sox 2 Chicago Cubs 3, Washington Nationals 2 Guardians 8, Tigers 4 – Guardians score 6 runs in 8th, rally
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 4, Cleveland Guardians 3 Chicago Cubs 7, Washington National 5 – 11 Innings Chicago White Sox 4, Houston Astros 3 Tigers 4, Guardians 3 – Carpenter hits HR, Francona
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Cleveland Guardians 4, Detroit Tigers 1 – Game 1 Detroit Tigers 7, Cleveland Guardians 5 – Game 2 Washington Nationals 5, Chicago Cubs 4 Chicago White Sox 4, Houston Astros 2
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Chicago Cubs 4, Cincinnati Reds 2 (Field of Dreams game Dyersville, IA) Cleveland Guardians 4, Detroit Tigers 3 – 10 Innings Kansas City Royals 5, Chicago White Sox 3
MLB – Tigers GM Al Avila fired after 7 years, no playoffs The Detroit Tigers have fired general manager Al Avila, ending a seven-year tenure with no playoff appearances. Owner Chris Ilitch announced the move with his
NCAA – Big Ten – AP sources: ESPN out of Big Ten TV rights negotiations The Big Ten’s next television contracts will not include a deal with ESPN. Two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Chicago Cubs 6, Washington Nationals 3 White Sox and Tigers were off Cubs 6, Nationals 3 – Thompson, Velázquez, Morel power Cubs past Nationals 6-3 Keegan Thompson pitched six effective innings,
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Tampa Bay Rays 7, Detroit Tigers 0 Chicago White Sox 8, Texas Rangers 2 Miami Marlins 3, Chicago Cubs 0 Rays 7, Tigers 0 – Rays draw 2 bases-loaded walks in
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Tampa Bay Rays 6, Detroit Tigers 2 Texas Rangers 3, Chicago White Sox 2 St. Louis Cardinals 4, Chicago Cubs 3 – Game 1 St. Louis Cardinals 7, Chicago Cubs 2
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Minnesota Twins 4, Detroit Tigers 1 Chicago White Sox 4, Kansas City Royals 1 Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals, Postponed Twins 4, Tigers 1 – Jorge López gets 1st
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 5, Minnesota Twins 3 Chicago White Sox 9, Kansas City Royals 2 St. Louis Cardinals 6, Chicago Cubs 0 Tigers 5, Twins 3 – Tigers top Twins 5-3
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Minnesota Twins 5, Detroit Tigers 3 – 10 Innings Kansas City Royals 2, Chicago White Sox 1 Cubs were off Twins 5, Tigers 3 – F/10 – Urshela’s 2-run homer
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Toronto Blue Jays 4, Detroit Tigers 1 Chicago White Sox 4, Oakland A’s 1 San Francisco Giants 4, Chicago Cubs 0 Blue Jays 4, Tigers 1 – Chapman homers, Berríos
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Toronto Blue Jays 5, Detroit Tigers 3 San Francisco Giants 4, Chicago Cubs 2 White Sox were off Blue Jays 5, Tigers 3 – Chapman 2 HRs, Kikuchi wins in
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 4, San Diego Padres 3 Colorado Rockies 6, Chicago White Sox 5 Cubs were off Tigers 4, Padres 3 – Reyes’ 2-out, 2-run double in 9th rallies Tigers over
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday San Diego Padres 6, Detroit Tigers 4 – 10 Innings Chicago White Sox 2, Colorado Rockies 1 Chicago Cubs 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 Padres 6, Tigers 4 – F/10 – Alfaro
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 12, San Diego Padres 4 Chicago Cubs 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 White Sox were off Tigers 12, Padres 4 – Tigers pound Manaea, Padres for 12-4 win; SD’s Gore
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Minnesota Twins 9, Detroit Tigers 1 Chicago White Sox 6, Cleveland Guardians 3 Chicago Cubs 4, Philadelphia Phillies 3 Twins 9, Tigers 1 – Twins sweep 2-game series with Tigers behind
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 7, Oakland A’s 2 – Game 1 Oakland A’s 5, Detroit Tigers 0 – Game 2 Cubs and White Sox were off Tigers 7, A’s 2 / A’s 5,
MLB – Major League Baseball Today Detroit (Skubal 6-8) at Oakland (Logue 3-4), 3:37 p.m. – Game 1 WSJM/WCSY 3:15 Detroit (Hill 1-1) at Oakland (Montas 3-9), 7:07 p.m., – Game 2 WSJM/WCSY Cubs and White Sox
MCCAA – SMC will not charge admission for home events at Fieldhouse Southwestern Michigan College has announced for their inaugural seasons in volleyball and basketball, they will not charge admission for games at the renovated 1st Source
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night 2022 Home Run Derby – Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles Championship Round 4 Juan Soto (WAS) 19, 6 Julio Rodriguez (SEA) 18 Semifinals 4 Juan Soto (WAS) 16, 8 Albert Pujols
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Chicago White Sox 11, Minnesota Twins 0 Chicago Cubs 3, New York Mets 2 Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians, PPD Rain White Sox 11, Twins 0 – Cease, White Sox top
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Cleveland Guardians 4, Detroit Tigers 0 Chicago White Sox 12, Minnesota Twins 2 New York Mets 8, Chicago Cubs 0 Guardians 4, Tigers 0 – McKenzie whiffs 12 in 8 scoreless,
NHL – Red Wings aim for relevancy with moves in NHL free agency Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman just kick-started the franchise’s rebuild. Yzerman made bold moves when free agency opened Wednesday, generating a jolt
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 7, Kansas City Royals 5 Cleveland Guardians 4, Chicago White Sox 1 – Game 1 Chicago White Sox 7, Cleveland Guardians 0 – Game 2 Baltimore Orioles 4, Chicago
NCAAFB – Gary Moeller, former Michigan and Lions coach, dies at 81 Former Michigan football coach Gary Moeller has died. The university says he died Monday at the age of 81. No cause was provided. Moeller coached
NHL – Blackhawks begin dismantling, trade DeBrincat and Dach The long-anticipated dismantling of the Chicago Blackhawks’ roster has begun with the team trading Alex DeBrincat to the Ottawa Senators and Kirby Dach to the Montreal Canadiens. Chicago
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 8, Cleveland Guardians 2 Chicago White Sox 9, Minnesota Twins 8 – 10 Innings Chicago Cubs 2, Milwaukee Brewers 1 Tigers 8, Guardians 2 – Cabrera makes case for
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 11, Cleveland Guardians 4 Minnesota Twins 8, Chicago White Sox 2 Chicago Cubs 8, Milwaukee Brewers 3 Tigers 11, Guardians 4 – Greene, Reyes lead Tigers to 3rd straight
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 4, Cleveland Guardians 1 – Game 1 Detroit Tigers 5, Cleveland Guardians 3 – Game 2 Milwaukee Brewers 5, Chicago Cubs 2 – 10 Innings Minnesota Twins 6, Chicago
NCAA – Big Ten votes to add USC, UCLA as members starting in 2024 The Big Ten voted unanimously to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024. The expansion to 16 teams will
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 3, San Francisco Giants 2 Los Angeles Angels 4, Chicago White Sox 1 Chicago Cubs 8, Cincinnati Reds 3 Tigers 3, Giants 2 – Haase’s two-run HR allows
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night San Francisco Giants 4, Detroit Tigers 3 Chicago White Sox 11, Los Angeles Angels 4 Cincinnati Reds 5, Chicago Cubs 3 Giants 4, Tigers 3 – Yastrzemski’s bat, glove help
NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Finals Last Night Colorado Avalanche 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 1 (COL Wins 4-2) Avalanche 2, Lightning 1 – Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for 3rd time The Colorado Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup after dethroning the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning. The Avalanche beat the Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final behind a goal and an assist from Nathan MacKinnon and the cup clinching goal from Artturi Lehkonen. Tampa Bay fell two victories short of becoming the NHL's first three-peat champion since the early 1980s New York Islanders dynasty. Colorado's core led by MacKinnon, captain Gabriel Landeskog, Mikko Rantanen and longest-tenured player Erik Johnson finally got the job done after years of playoff disappointments. It's the franchise's third championship and first since 2001. Colorado Defenseman Cale Makar, who won the Norris Trophy, also wins the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs. He’s only the third player to do that and first since Nicklas Lidstrom won both in 2002 for the Detroit Red Wings. NHL – Daly hands Stanley Cup to Avalanche in Bettman's absence NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly presented the Stanley Cup to Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog in Commissioner Gary Bettman's absence. Bettman previously tested positive for the coronavirus and was unable to produce enough negative results to get back to the series in time. It's the first time someone other than Bettman has handed out the Cup and Conn Smythe trophy since Bettman became commissioner in the 1993 season. MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Arizona Diamondbacks 11, Detroit Tigers 7 Chicago White Sox 4, Baltimore Orioles 3 Chicago Cubs 6, St. Louis Cardinals 5 – 10 Diamondback 11, Tigers 7 – Varsho, Smith help drive Arizona's 11-7 win over Detroit Daulton Varsho hit a three-run homer, Pavin Smith had a career-high four hits and three RBIs and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep with a 11-7 win over the Detroit Tigers. David Peralta also had three hits for Arizona, which snapped a five-game losing streak. Varsho’s homer was his 10th of the season, and came in a five-run sixth inning for Arizona. Former American League Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel made his debut for the Diamondbacks and gave up six hits and four earned runs in 4 1/3 innings. Reliever J.B. Wendelken (2-1) got the win for Arizona. Detroit starter Beau Brieske allowed five hits and five earned runs in 3 2/3 innings. Eric Haase homered and had three RBIs for Detroit. White Sox 4, Orioles 3 – Cease strikes out 13, White Sox hold off Orioles 4-3 Dylan Cease struck out a career-high 13 over seven innings, Gavin Sheets homered and the Chicago White Sox avoided a four-game sweep, hanging on to beat Baltimore 4-3 after the Orioles scored twice in the ninth inning. The Orioles, aided by two errors by first baseman José Abreu, loaded the bases against Kendall Graveman with none out before Jonathan Araúz lined an RBI single. After pinch hitter Rougned Odor struck out, Cedric Mullins cut it to 4-3 with a sacrifice fly. Graveman struck out Trey Mancini, and the White Sox came away with the win after losing four straight. Cubs 6, Cardinals 5 – F/10 – Cubs overcome 5-run deficit to beat Cards 6-5, Flaherty hurt Willson Contreras hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning to drive in his third run of the game, and the Chicago Cubs overcame a five-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5. St. Louis led 5-0 but starter Jack Flaherty left after two innings because of right shoulder tightness, and the Cubs tied the score with a five-run fourth. The Cardinals have lost three of their last four games and seven of their last 10. Contreras hit a tying two-run single in the fourth and led off the 10th with an RBI single off Zack Thompson. Tonight
The Lakeshore Softball Team recently won the state championship for the 8th time in school history. Coach Denny Dock and a few of his seniors join Jonny Reinhardt to talk about the tradition of working hard not only on the field but also in the classroom.
Jonny had a chance to talk with the Buchanan Baseball team that recently won the State title!
NBA – Pistons draft Ivey at No. 5 and acquire No. 13 pick Duren The Detroit Pistons have selected Purdue's Jaden Ivey with the No. 5 overall pick in the NBA draft. Detroit’s rebuilding plan should get a boost with the addition of the dynamic player. The 6-foot-4, 195-pound Ivey can play point or shooting guard. The busy team acquired Memphis center Jalen Duren, who was drafted No. 13 overall by Charlotte and traded to New York. Detroit also added Knicks guard Kemba Walker in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick it acquired the previous day. The Pistons added Italian guard Gabriele Procida, who shot 38.3% on 3-pointers for Bologna. NBA – Chicago Bulls take Arizona guard Dalen Terry at No. 18 The Chicago Bulls drafted Arizona guard Dalen Terry with the No. 18 pick, adding size and versatility in the backcourt as they try to take another step after making a big jump to reach the playoffs for the first time in five years. The 6-foot-7, 195-pound Terry averaged 8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.2 steals as a sophomore in coach Tommy Lloyd’s first season. Owning a 7-foot wingspan, he can guard multiple spots. And on offense, he can play on or off the ball. Chicago did not have a second-round pick as it was forfeited for a tampering violation. NBA – Magic take Banchero 1st, Holmgren, Smith follow in NBA draft The Orlando Magic selected Duke freshman Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. After leading the Blue Devils to the Final Four in coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final season, the 6-foot-10 forward was called first by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to begin the draft, beating out fellow first-year forwards Jabari Smith Jr. and Chet Holmgren. Banchero, wearing a purple suit full of bling, received a loud ovation inside Barclays Center, where Duke lost in the ACC Tournament final. Notre Dame freshman Guard Blake Wesley went 25th overall to San Antonio. Michigan had forward Caleb Houston go to Orlando at 32nd overall, his Wolverine teammated Moussa Diabate was taken 43rd overall to the LA Clippers. Michigan State guard Max Christie was taken by the Lakers with the 35th overall pick. MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Baltimore Orioles 4, Chicago White Sox 0 Pittsburgh Pirates 8, Chicago Cubs 7 – 10 Innings Tigers were off Orioles 4, White Sox 0 – Rookie Rutschman leads Orioles past hobbled White Sox 4-0 Rookie Adley Rutschman homered, doubled and drove in three runs to lead the Baltimore Orioles past the banged-up Chicago White Sox 4-0. Ryan Mountcastle had two doubles among his three hits as the Orioles won their second in a row and third in four. Dean Kremer tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings before three relievers finished off a nine-hit shutout. Kremer struck out four and walked one in his second straight scoreless outing and fourth start since returning from a strained right oblique on June 5. Jorge Lopez entered with one out in the ninth and fanned Tim Anderson and Andrew Vaughn for his 12th save. Pirates 8, Cubs 7 – F/10 – Chavis stars with bat, defense, Pirates edge Cubs in 10 Michael Chavis hit a tying home run in the eighth before pulling off a defensive gem and delivering a game-ending single in the 10th, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 8-7. Chavis’ solo homer made it 7-all after the Cubs scored five times in the top of the eighth. In the 10th, Chavis charged a slow grounder by Jason Heyward toward first base and threw out Patrick Wisdom at the plate. The call stood after a Chicago challenge. In the bottom half, Chavis blooped a single to right and automatic runner Ke’Bryan Hayes scored in a collision with catcher Wilson Contreras. Hayes remained down for a few moments before walking off under his own power. Hayes homered earlier in the game. Tonight Baltimore (Voth 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Kopech 2-3), 8:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 2-6) at St. Louis (Pallante 2-2), 8:15 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Boston Red Sox 6, Detroit Tigers 2 Toronto Blue Jays 9, Chicago White Sox 5 Chicago Cubs 14, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 Red Sox 6, Tigers 2 – Refsnyder hits 2-run homer as Red Sox sweep Tigers, 6-2 Rob Refsnyder hit a two-run homer in the third inning and the Boston Red Sox posted their third series sweep of the season, powering past the Detroit Tigers 6-2. Jarren Duran and Alex Verdugo each added a two-run double as Boston won for the eighth time in 10 games. Michael Wacha pitched six innings, allowing two runs and five hits. He struck out seven to help the Red Sox improve to a season-high eight games above .500. Javier Báez hit a two-run homer for the Tigers, who have lost 9 of 11. Tarik Skubal went 4 2/3 innings and allowed 6 runs on 6 hits. He’s lost his last 3 starts. Blue Jays 9, White Sox 5 – Bichette slam, Kirk HR as Blue Jays beat Chisox, avoid sweep Bo Bichette hit a grand slam and Alejandro Kirk homered for the second straight game, leading Ross Stripling and the Toronto Blue Jays over the injury-riddled Chicago White Sox 9-5. Bichette’s second career slam capped a five-run fourth inning as the Blue Jays avoided a three-game series sweep. Kirk hit an RBI single in the first and a homer to center in the third. He tops All-Star fan voting for AL catchers and leads all qualified catchers in batting average (.307) and OPS (.857). Cubs 14, Pirates 5 – Rivas slam, Happ and Wisdom homer, Cubs rout Pirates 14-5 Ian Happ and Patrick Wisdom hit two-run homers early and Alfonso Rivas added a grand slam off a position player late as the Chicago Cubs routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-5. Held to a total of two runs in the first two games of the series, Chicago broke out for seven runs in the second inning. The Cubs loaded the bases and Jared Eickhoff then hit Rivas with a pitch. Rafael Ortega doubled to score two and Patrick Wisdom singled home two more. Happ sent a first-pitch fastball to the shrubbery atop the center field wall. The Pittsburgh native continued his torrid June and is now hitting .380 with eight RBIs and three home runs this month. Tonight Chicago Cubs (Steele 2-5) at Pittsburgh (Quintana 1-4), 12:35 p.m. Baltimore (Kremer 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Cueto 1-3), 8:10 p.m. Tigers are off NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Finals Last Night Colorado Avalanche 3, Tampa Bay Lightning 2 – OT (COL Leads 3-1) Avalanche 3, Lightning 2 – OT – Kadri scores in OT in return, Avs move to brink of title Nazem Kadri scored at 12:02 of overtime and the Colorado Avalanche beat Tampa Bay 3-2 Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to move within a victory of dethroning the two-time defending champion Lightning. Playing for the first time since June 4 due to a thumb injury, Kadri skated in on Andrei Vasilevskiy and slipped a shot under the goaltender’s right arm to give Colorado a 3-1 series lead. The Avalanche outshot the Lightning 11-3 in the extra period. Vasilevskiy stopped Logan O’Connor on a breakaway, and Colorado had a shot clang off the post and another hit the crossbar before Kadri ended it. Game 5 is Friday night in Denver. NHL – Blackhawks' Hunter becomes 4th woman named NHL assistant GM The Chicago Blackhawks have promoted Meghan Hunter to assistant general manger among several front office moves. She is the fourth woman to be named an assistant GM in NHL history. Hunter joins Vancouver's Cammi Granato and Emilie Castonguay as the women currently serving in that role with a club. She will be in charge of contracts, budgeting and other departments as AGM of hockey operations. Mark Eaton will remain AGM of development under Brandon Davidson. Karilyn Pilch was also promoted to director of player personnel. NHL – Two more NHL teams name head coaches There were two NHL clubs that named their new head coaches on Wednesday,
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Boston Red Sox 5, Detroit Tigers 4 Chicago White Sox 7, Toronto Blue Jays 6 – 12 Innings Pittsburgh Pirates 7, Chicago Cubs 1 Red Sox 5, Tigers 4 – Story's 3-run HR out of Fenway helps Red Sox beat Tigers 5-4 Trevor Story hit a three-run homer out of Fenway Park, Christian Vázquez added a solo shot for a key run in the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4. Story put Boston ahead 4-3 in the fourth when he put a hanging a slider from rookie Beau Brieske on Lansdowne Street for his 11th homer this season. Vázquez lined Andrew Chafin’s first pitch into the Green Monster seats for a 5-3 lead. White Sox 8, Blue Jays 6 – F/12 – Harrison lifts White Sox over Blue Jays 7-6 in 12 innings Josh Harrison hit a game-ending single with two outs in the 12th inning and the Chicago White Sox topped the Toronto Blue Jays for a wild 7-6 victory. Luis Robert matched a career high with four RBIs and made a sliding grab in center field in the top of the 12th, helping the White Sox win for the sixth time in eight games. The reigning AL Central champions returned to .500 for the first time since a 5-4 victory over the crosstown Cubs on May 29. Pirates 7, Cubs 1 – Rookies Madris, Contreras lead Pirates to 7-1 win over Cubs Bligh Madris hit his first major league home run and fellow rookie Roansy Contreras pitched five solid innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Madris connected in the sixth for a solo shot to right-center field off Mark Leiter Jr. to close the scoring. It came a day after Madris had three hits in his big league debut. Contreras allowed one run and four hits while striking out three and walking two. The Pirates won their third straight game and the Cubs lost for the 13th time in 15 games. Today Toronto (Stripling 3-2) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 4-3), 2:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Thompson 6-2) at Pittsburgh (Eickhoff 0-0), 7:05 p.m. Detroit (Skubal 5-4) at Boston (Wacha 5-1), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 MLB – MLB standardizes how baseballs are prepped to be put in play Major League Baseball is standardizing procedures for rubbing baseballs and their removal from humidors in an effort to establish more consistency amid complaints about slickness that followed the crackdown on sticky substances. MLB has been working on standards over the course of the season in response to feedback from players and sent a memorandum outlining the changes. MLB is mandating a ball be stored in a humidor for at least 14 days before game use, and ball storage must be recorded in a signed form by the clubhouse manager. MLB – Dodgers acquire OF Trayce Thompson, NBA star Klay's brother The Los Angeles Dodgers have added outfielder Trayce Thompson to the active roster after acquiring him from the Detroit Tigers for cash. Thompson is the younger brother of Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson. Trayce Thompson returns to the Dodgers after spending parts of the 2016 and 2017 seasons with them. He had been at Triple-A Toledo, where he was batting .299 with eight homers and 19 RBIs in 25 games. Thompson figures to help fill the void left by right fielder Mookie Betts, who is on the injured list with a cracked rib. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Finals Tonight Colorado Avalanche at Tampa Bay Lightning, 8:00 p.m. (COL Leads 2-1) NHL – Matthews wins Hart Trophy as NHL's MVP; Red Wings Seider named top rookie Toronto’s Auston Matthews won the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player, beating out Edmonton’s Connor McDavid and Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers to win the award for the first time. Shesterkin claimed the Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goaltender. Colorado’s Cale Maker took the Norris Trophy, presented to the league’s best defenseman, and Detroit’s Moritz Seider was the lanslide winner of the Calder...
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Boston Red Sox 5, Detroit Tigers 2 Chicago White Sox 8, Toronto Blue Jays 7 Pittsburgh Pirates 12, Chicago Cubs 1 Red Sox 5, Tigers 2 – Cordero has 3 hits, 2 RBIs to help Red Sox beat Tigers 5-2 Franchy Cordero had three hits, including a two-run single to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2. Josh Winckowski made the longest start of his short career for his second straight win. Jarren Duran had two hits, two stolen bases and two runs for Boston. The Red Sox won for the sixth time in eight games to climb to a season-high six games above .500. Duran doubled and scored on Rafael Devers’ double to break a third-inning tie. White Sox 8, Blue Jays 7 – Andrew Vaughn gets 4 hits as White Sox beat Blue Jays 8-7 Andrew Vaughn matched a career high with four hits, including a solo homer, and the Chicago White Sox celebrated Tim Anderson’s return with an 8-7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Luis Robert and Josh Harrison also homered as Chicago opened a seven-game homestand with its fifth win in seven games. Anderson had two hits in his first big league game since May 29. He was activated from the 10-day injured list after being sidelined by a strained right groin. Toronto lost for the fourth time in five games. Raimel Tapia hit a two-run homer for the Blue Jays, but José Berríos was tagged for six runs in four innings. Pirates 12, Cubs 1 – Newly promoted Cruz, Madris spark Pirates, rout Cubs 12-1 Newly promoted Oneil Cruz drove in four runs and Bligh Madris got three hits in his major league debut, sparking the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12-1 romp over the Chicago Cubs. Both rookies were called up from Triple-A Indianapolis earlier in the day. Cruz, considered Pittsburgh’s top prospect, hit a three-run double to deep center field in the third inning. The 6-foot-7 Cruz also hit an RBI single as the Pirates set a season high for runs. He started the final two games of last season when he became the tallest shortstop in major league history. Madris hit a two-run single in the second inning in his first at-bat the majors. Madris became the first Pirates player to have a three-hit game in his debut since Jason Kendall in 1996. Tonight Chicago Cubs (Swarmer 1-2) at Pittsburgh (Contreras 1-1), 7:05 p.m. Detroit (Brieske 1-5) at Boston (Hill 2-4), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Toronto (Gausman 5-6) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 5-3), 8:10 p.m. MLB – Squirrel chase briefly interrupts Cubs-Pirates game at PNC The game between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates was delayed for a few minutes in the bottom of the second inning when a squirrel ran on to the field at PNC Park. The squirrel appeared to enter from along the stands on the third base side. He then scampered into the left field corner. Three members of the grounds crew were able to coax the critter into exiting the field through the bullpen gate. The squirrel brought the home team good luck as the Pirates went on to score three runs in the inning to break a scoreless tie. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Finals Last Night Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Colorado Avalanche 2 (COL Leads 2-1) Lightning 6, Avalanche 2 – Lightning bounce back, beat Avalanche 6-2 in Game 3 Steven Stamkos, Pat Maroon and Ondrej Palat each had a goal and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning scored four times in the second period and beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Anthony Cirelli, Nicholas Paul and Corey Perry also scored to help the two-time defending champion Lightning bounce back after playing poorly while losing the first two games on the road. Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman had two assists, and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 37 shots. Stamkos, Paul, Maroon and Perry scored in the second period, when the Lightning chased Colorado goalie Darcy Kuemper while pulling away to trim t...
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 7, Texas Rangers 3 Houston Astros 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Atlanta Braves 6, Chicago Cubs 0 Tigers 7, Rangers 3 – Grossman leads Tigers past Rangers 7-3 for series split Robbie Grossman homered and drove in four runs as the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 to split the four-game series. The Tigers and their league-worst offense scored five or more runs in consecutive games for the first time this season. Detroit had lost six straight before winning 14-7 Saturday. For the second day in a row, the Rangers hit a homer in the first — this time, it was Corey Seager — only to let Grossman homer during a three-run reply in the bottom of the inning. Astros 4, White Sox 3 – Matijevic homers for 1st MLB hit, Astros beat White Sox 4-3 Rookie J.J. Matijevic homered for his first major league hit and Mauricio Dubón added a two-run shot to power the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. The Astros bounced back from a 7-0 shutout Saturday to get a 2-1 series win. The victory breaks a tie between Houston manager Dusty Baker and Chicago manager Tony La Russa, giving the 73-year-old Baker a 106-105 edge against the 77-year-old La Russa in regular-season matchups dating to 1996. Braves 6, Cubs 0 – Anderson, Olson lead Braves over Cubs, avoid 1st 3-game skid Ian Anderson pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning, Matt Olson hit three doubles and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0. Travis d’Arnaud and Michael Harris II homered for the defending World Series champion Braves, who avoided their first three-game losing streak of the season. The Braves, who arrived in Chicago with a 14-game win streak, went 21-8 in a stretch of 29 straight games against teams that were under .500 at the time of the matchup. Tonight Chicago Cubs (Kilian 0-1) at Pittsburgh (Brubaker 0-7), 7:05 p.m. Detroit (Faedo 1-3) at Boston (Winckowski 1-1), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Toronto (Berríos 5-2) at Chicago White Sox (Lynn 0-0), 8:10 p.m. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Finals Tonight Colorado Avalanche at Tampa Bay Lightning, 8:00 p.m. (COL Leads 2-0) NHL – Lightning may be running out of gas vs fresher Avalanche It’s no secret Tampa Bay has played more hockey over the past two years than any other team in the NHL. That may finally be taking a toll on the two-time defending champs against the Colorado Avalanche, who took a much shorter route to the Stanley Cup Final. The Avalanche now lead the best-of-seven series 2-0 going into Game 3 Monday at Tampa Bay. The Lightning have played 67 postseason games since Aug. 1, 2020. That is the most by one team over the span of three playoffs. Players and coach Jon Cooper refuse to use that as an excuse. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Yesterday Indiana Fever 89, Chicago Sky 87 Fever 90, Sky 87 – Smith scores career-high 26, Fever rally, beat Sky 89-87 NaLyssa Smith scored a career-high 26 points — including a go-ahead three-point play in the closing seconds to help the Indiana Fever erase a 15-point second-half deficit and beat the Chicago Sky 89-87. Smith was fouled as she hit a turn-around jumper from the left block and made the free throw to give the Fever an 88-87 lead with 39 seconds left. Chicago missed two shots on the other end before Victoria Vivians was fouled with 7.8 seconds remaining. She made 1-of-2 free throws to give the Fever a two-point lead. After the Sky called a timeout, Courtney Vandersloot missed a short baseline jumper and the Fever held on. Chicago’s Candace Parker missed her second consecutive game due to an knee injury. Golf – US Open – Fitzpatrick a winner again at Brookline as US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick is a champion again at The Country Club. And this time he has one of the grandest trophies in golf.
NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Finals Last Night Golden State Warriors 103, Boston Celtics 90 (GSW Wins 4-2)
Warriors 103, Celtics 90 – Warriors beat Celtics 103-90 to win 4th NBA title in 8 years The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 for their fourth title in the last eight seasons. Stephen Curry scored 34 points for the Warriors, who claimed the franchise’s seventh championship overall. And this one completed a journey like none other, after a run of five consecutive finals, then a plummet to the bottom of the NBA, and now a return to greatness just two seasons after having the league’s worst record. For Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala, it’s a fourth championship. The first three rings came in 2015, 2017 and 2018, when Golden State was dynastic and made five consecutive trips to the finals. Curry also won his first Finals MVP award.
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Texas Rangers 3, Detroit Tigers 1 San Diego Padres 6, Chicago Cubs 4
Texas Rangers' Ezequiel Duran hits a three-run triple against the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Thursday, June 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Rangers 3, Tigers 1 – Duran hits bases-clearing triple in 9th, Texas beats Tigers Ezequiel Duran hit a three-run triple with two out in the ninth inning to give the Texas Rangers a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers. Tigers closer Gregory Soto loaded the bases on two walks and a hit batter before Duran hit a ball just inside first base and into the right-field corner. All three runners scored, giving Soto his second blown save of the season. Dennis Santana (3-2) picked up the win with a scoreless eighth inning, and Joe Barlow pitched the ninth for his 12th save. Soto’s collapse, which led to Detroit’s fifth straight loss, wasted seven scoreless innings from Detroit starter Beau Brieske.
Padres 6, Cubs 4 – Joe Musgrove stars as Padres beat lowly Cubs 6-4 Joe Musgrove pitched seven effective innings in his third straight win, and the San Diego Padres handed the Chicago Cubs their 10th consecutive loss with a 6-4 victory. Musgrove permitted two runs and five hits, struck out a season-high nine and walked one. The 6-foot-5 right-hander has allowed two earned runs or fewer in each of his 12 starts this year. San Diego improved to 7-2 in its last nine games with its first four-game series sweep of Chicago since Aug. 16-19, 2010, at Wrigley Field. The Padres’ 41-24 record matches their best 65-game start since 1998, when the club won the NL West and advanced to the World Series.
Today Atlanta (Morton 4-3) at Chicago Cubs (Thompson 6-2), 2:20 p.m. Texas (Gray 1-3) at Detroit (Skubal 5-3), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Giolito 4-2) at Houston (Valdez 6-3), 8:10 p.m.
MLB – Manfred says Rays, A's need new ballpark deals soon Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics need to reach new ballpark deals soon and left open the possibility of considering relocation if agreements are not struck. Tampa Bay’s lease at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, expires after the 2027 season. The Athletics have played at the Coliseum since 1968, and their lease expires after the 2024 season. The A’s have proposed a new ballpark and are working with Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf to gain the necessary approvals.
NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Finals Saturday Tampa Bay Lightning at Colorado Avalanche, 8:00 p.m. (COL Leads 1-0)
NHL – Lightning unfazed trailing Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final The Tampa Bay Lightning say they are unfazed after losing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Colorado Avalanche. The two-time defending champions have been in this spot before. Tampa Bay has won 11 consecutive playoff series. They lost the opener in five of them. Tampa Bay was also swept in the first round the...
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Chicago White Sox 13, Detroit Tigers 0 San Diego Padres 19, Chicago Cubs 5 White Sox 13, Tigers 0 – Moncada's five hits, five RBIs lead White Sox past Tigers Yoán Moncada had five hits and five RBIs, including a run-scoring single against Kody Clemens, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 13-0 for a three-game series sweep. Moncada, Danny Mendick and Seby Zavala homered for Chicago, which had dropped four of five before arriving in Detroit. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch gave up on his pitching staff after six innings, using Harold Castro for the seventh, Clemens for the eighth, and Tucker Barnhart for the ninth. It was the pitching debut for the 26-year-old Clemens, whose father, Roger, won seven Cy Young Awards. Padres 19, Cubs 5 – Machado homers in hit parade, Padres pelt Cubs 19-5. Manny Machado lined a single for his 1,500th hit and hit a two-run homer in a four-RBI night to help the San Diego Padres beat the reeling Chicago Cubs 19-5. Machado was one of five Padres with three hits as San Diego routed the Cubs for the second straight hot night at Wrigley Field. Jorge Alfaro added a two-run homer and three RBIs as San Diego improved to 40-24 in winning its third straight and seventh in nine. Jake Cronenworth and Jurickson Profar each doubled twice and had three hits for the Padres, who entered the game percentage points behind the first-place Dodgers in the NL West. The Cubs have lost nine straight. Today San Diego (Musgrove 7-0) at Chicago Cubs (Swarmer 1-1), 2:20 p.m. Texas (Pérez 4-2) at Detroit (Brieske 1-5), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 White Sox are off NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Finals Last Night Colorado Avalanche 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 3 – OT (COL Leads 1-0) Avalanche 4, Lightning 3 – OT – Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final Andre Burakovsky scored 1:23 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche opened the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-3 victory over the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night. Burakovsky ended it after the Avalanche failed to score on a power play that began late in regulation when three-time champ Patrick Maroon put the puck over the glass. Burakovsky is one of only two Avalanche players who have won the Cup. The game likely wouldn’t have even reached OT if not for big penalty kills by the Avalanche, who were 3 for 3 against Tampa Bay’s potent power play. The final kill featured a crucial save by goaltender Darcy Kuemper and a series of clears by Norris Trophy finalist defenseman Cale Makar. NHL – Bettman says NHL projected to set revenue record this season NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league is projecting record revenue this season. Bettman at his annual state of the league address before the Stanley Cup Final estimated revenue will surpass $5.2 billion. The league generated $4.6 billion in the last normal full season in 2018-19. Bettman cited a significant uptick in scoring leading to high ratings and more interest in the game. The increase also stems from new U.S. media rights deals with ESPN and Turner Sports that went into effect this season. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Finals Tonight Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics, 9:00 p.m. (GSW Leads 3-2) NBA – Warriors lean on history with a chance to close out Celtics Stephen Curry and the Warriors have been within a game of clinching a championship in three of Golden State’s previous five trips to the NBA Finals during his 13-year NBA career. Curry says he’ll lean on that experience when he takes the court at Boston’s TD Garden on Thursday night. The Warriors have a 3-2 lead on the Celtics. The stakes will be equally high for the Celtics, who will try to force a Game 7. Celtics star Jayson Tatum said they're optimistic,
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Chicago White Sox 5, Detroit Tigers 1 San Diego Padres 12, Chicago Cubs 5 White Sox 5, Tigers 1 – Cease improves to 10-0 against Tigers in 5-1 White Sox win Dylan Cease allowed one run in five innings to remain unbeaten in 10 decisions against Detroit, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tigers 5-1. Cease allowed one unearned run on seven hits and a walk. He struck out eight, while improving to 10-0 with a 1.91 ERA in 11 career starts against the Tigers. He’s the first pitcher to win his first 10 decisions against an opponent since Jamie Moyer started 10-0 against the Marlins in 2006-08. Andrew Vaughn had four hits and Luis Robert drove in a pair of runs for the White Sox. Padres 12, Cubs 5 – Voit homers, drives in 5 as Padres rally past Cubs 12-5 Luke Voit hit a two-run homer and a three-run double as the San Diego Padres rallied from a five-run deficit to hand the Chicago Cubs their eighth straight loss, 12-5. The Padres trailed 5-0 when Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks was pulled after allowing a double to Jake Cronenworth to start the sixth inning. Voit homered off reliever Chris Martin to spark a four-run sixth, and his double off Mychal Givens gave the Padres the lead for good at 7-5 and highlighted a six-run seventh. The Padres have won six of eight. Willson Contreras homered twice, drove in three runs and scored three times on a 3-for-4 night for the Cubs. Today Chicago White Sox (Velasquez 2-3) at Detroit (Faedo 1-2), 1:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 12:50 San Diego (Weathers 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Kilian 0-0), 8:05 p.m. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Finals Tonight Tampa Bay Lightning at Colorado Avalanche, 8:00 p.m. (Game 1) NHL – Stanley Cup Final pits Lightning vs. high-scoring Avalanche The Stanley Cup Final is a showdown between the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning and the high-scoring Colorado Avalanche. Colorado is averaging a playoff high 4.61 goals a game. Tampa Bay's 2.41 goals against is the lowest of any team that made it past the first round. The Lightning know from prior postseason runs how to adjust their style of play for their opponent. This series is another test of containing a team that can fly up and down the ice and fill the net. NHL – Signs Point to Lightning star returning for Cup Final Game 1 Indications are Brayden Point will return for the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at the Colorado Avalanche. Point has missed the past month after injuring his right leg in Game 7 of the first round against Toronto. Coach Jon Cooper says things are trending toward Point playing in this series opener. Point took part in the Lightning's final full team practice before Game 1 skating like he was never injured. He was Tampa Bay's leading goal-scorer in each of the past two Cup runs. NHL – Knights hire Cassidy Bruce Cassidy has been hired to coach the Vegas Golden Knights a week after being fired by the Boston Bruins. Cassidy becomes the Golden Knights’ third coach. He replaces Peter DeBoer, who was fired after Vegas missed the playoffs for the first time in its five-year history. Cassidy had a 245-108-46 record and led the Bruins for the playoffs for six straight seasons. He was fired on June 6, a month after the Bruins lost a seven-game first-round series to Carolina. Golf – McIlroy questions competitive desire of players in LIV Golf Rory McIlroy says he was wrong about his prediction in February that the Saudi-backed rival golf league was “dead in the water.” He says that’s because he took at face value players like Dustin Johnson who said they were staying on the PGA Tour. McIlroy also described the LIV Golf league as a “pre-Champions Tour” circuit because of the ages of those interested. He says their best days are probably behind them. But he remains curious why younger players like...
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Chicago White Sox 9, Detroit Tigers 5 San Diego Padres 4, Chicago Cubs 1 White Sox 9, Tigers 5 – Abreu hits pair of 2-run homers, White Sox beat Tigers 9-5 Jose Abreu hit a pair of two-run homers and Luis Robert singled home the go-ahead run in the fifth inning to help the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-5. Abreu sent a soaring shot over the left-center fence in the first to give the White Sox a 2-0 lead. He hit a line drive in the ninth over a row of hedges beyond the wall in center to give Chicago a four-run cushion. White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn made his season debut, coming back from surgery on his right knee, and gave up three runs on 10 hits over 4 1/3 innings. Lynn had a heated exchange with Chicago third base coach Joe McEwing in the dugout after the second inning. Padres 4, Cubs 1 – Darvish returns to Wrigley, lifts Padres over Cubs 4-1 Yu Darvish pitched a season-high eight innings of five-hit ball, Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking single and Eric Hosmer had a two-run double to cap a three-run eighth inning as the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1. Darvish, pitching at Wrigley Field for the first time since the Cubs traded him to the Padres as the centerpiece of a seven-player trade on Dec. 29, 2020, didn’t allow a runner past second base after Yan Gomes hit a home run in the second. The Padres won for the fifth time in their last seven games. The Cubs have lost seven consecutive games, matching their longest skid since Sept. 21-28, 2021. Tonight Chicago White Sox (Cease 4-3) at Detroit (Hutchison 0-3), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 San Diego (Manaea 3-3) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 2-5), 8:05 p.m. MLB – Tigers' Rodriguez on restricted list due to personal matters Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez has been placed on the restricted list. Tigers general manager Al Avila announced that Rodriguez will not rejoin the team due to personal matters. The Tigers signed Rodriguez to a $77 million, five-year contract last November, banking on him to boost a turnaround. He and the team have struggled this season. Rodriguez is 1-3 with a 4.38 ERA in eight starts. The 29-year-old Venezuelan spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Boston Red Sox. He is 65-42 with a 4.17 ERA over his career. MLB – Donaldson's 1-game ban upheld by MLB, fine cut to $5,000 Major League Baseball has upheld Josh Donaldson’s one-game suspension, a penalty that was assessed after the New York Yankees third baseman made a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson that Chicago manager Tony La Russa called racist. A person familiar with the discipline told The Associated Press that MLB special adviser John McHale upheld the penalty after hearing Donaldson’s appeal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because McHale’s decision was not announced. Donaldson will serve the penalty during the Yankees’ series opener against Tampa Bay on Tuesday night. The fine he received was cut in half to $5,000. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Finals Last Night Golden State Warriors 104, Boston Celtics 94 (GSW Leads 3-2) Warriors 104, Celtics 94 – Wiggins delivers on both ends, Warriors lead NBA Finals 3-2 Andrew Wiggins delivered the biggest game yet in his eight-year career with 26 points and 13 rebounds, Klay Thompson scored 21 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 104-94 for a 3-2 NBA Finals lead. Stephen Curry contributed 16 points and eight assists but the all-time 3-point leader’s NBA-record streak of 132 straight postseason games with at least one 3 ended along with his NBA-best run of 233 consecutive games with a 3 between regular season and playoffs combined. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver did not attend Game 5 because of the league’s health and safety protocols.
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Toronto Blue Jays 6, Detroit Tigers 0 Texas Rangers 8, Chicago White Sox 6 – 12 innings New York Yankees 18, Chicago Cubs 4 Blue Jays 6, Tigers 0 – Guerrero homers, leads Stripling, Blue Jays over Tigers 6-0 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered, Ross Stripling pitched one-hit ball for six innings and the Toronto Blue Jays went on to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-0. The Blue Jays took two of three from Detroit, giving them 13 victories in 17 games. Toronto has the third-best record in the American League, trailing the East-leading New York Yankees in its division and West-leading Houston. Rangers 8, White Sox 6 – F/12 – Rangers end 12-inning win over White Sox on 7-5 double play Jonah Heim hit a two-run single in the 12th inning and the Texas Rangers turned a double play on a ball hit to the warning track to end an 8-6 win over the Chicago White Sox. Embattled manager Tony La Russa and the White Sox have lost four of five. This one began with right-hander Michael Kopech leaving with right knee discomfort after 13 pitches and ended with an unusual double play in the 12th. José Abreu struck out looking against Kolby Allard leading off, then Jake Burger hit a fly to the warning track in left. Charlie Culberson caught the ball, then threw out automatic runner Luis Robert trying to tag up and take third. Yankees 18, Cubs 4 – Carpenter hammers Cubs; 2 HRs, 7 RBIs in Yanks' 18-4 rout Matt Carpenter homered twice and tied his career high with seven RBIs, powering the New York Yankees to complete a weekend sweep of the Chicago Cubs with a 18-4 rout for their 11th win in 12 games. The 36-year-old Carpenter was signed on May 26 after spending the first seven weeks at Texas’ Triple-A Round Rock. Carpenter became the second player since 1900 to hit six home runs in his first 10 games for a team after Colorado’s Trevor Story in 2016. Chicago’s six-game losing streak is its longest this year, dropping the Cubs a season-worst 13 games under .500 at 23-36. Tonight Chicago White Sox (TBD) at Detroit (García 0-1), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 San Diego (Darvish 5-3) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 1-5), 8:05 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Finals Tonight Boston Celtics at Golden State Warriors, 9:00 p.m. (Series Tied 2-2) NBA – With NBA Finals tied at 2, Celtics try to stop Stephen Curry The Boston Celtics realize they must find an answer to Stephen Curry and do a better job making things difficult for the two-time MVP. Curry scored 43 points in Golden State's 107-97 victory in Game 4 on Friday night to even the NBA Finals at 2 wins apiece heading into Game 5 back in San Francisco on Monday. Boston coach Ime Udoka is counting on everybody getting involved defensively to put more pressure on Curry all over the floor and also to be more physical with the all-time 3-point leader. NBA – Green looks to make impact for Warriors even without scoring When the Golden State Warriors made their fourth-quarter push to get back into the NBA Finals, Draymond Green had the unusual role as spectator. The versatile Green who has been one of the stalwarts of Golden State’s dynasty got pulled in crunch time of Game 4 in what was a and effective decision by coach Steve Kerr. Now with the series shifting back to California tied heading into Game 5, Kerr said he has no concerns about what he’ll get out of Green the rest of the way. NHL – Avalanche, Lightning set for anticipated Stanley Cup clash The two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning face the best in the West Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final beginning Wednesday in Denver. Tampa Bay is the first team since Wayne Gretzky’s Edmonton Oilers from 1983-85 to make the final in three consecutive years. The Lightning are looking to be the NHL’s first three-peat champions since the New York Islanders won the Cup four times in a row from 19...
The No. 1 ranked Buchanan Bucks Baseball team defeated Climax-Scott yesterday and now they head to Adrian for the Regional Quarterfinal game against No. 11 ranked Onsted. Coach Jim Brawley talks with Jonny Reinhardt before the team has a quick practice before they hit the road for tomorrow's game.
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Los Angeles Dodgers 11, Chicago White Sox 9 Tigers and Cubs were off Dodgers 11, White Sox 9 – After 2-strike intentional walk, Muncy powers Dodgers Max Muncy broke open the game with a three-run homer in the sixth inning after White Sox manager Tony La Russa ordered an intentional walk to Trea Turner with a 1-2 count, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Chicago 11-9. Muncy had five RBIs in his return after missing 11 games with left elbow inflammation. Los Angeles trailed 4-0 before a six-run fifth and was ahead 6-5 when Freddie Freeman hit an RBI single off Bennett Sousa. Sousa bounced an 0-2 slider for a wild pitch that allowed Freeman to take second and La Russa wanted a left-on-left matchup. Tonight Chicago Cubs (Miley 1-0) at N.Y. Yankees (Severino 4-1), 7:05 p.m. Toronto (Berríos 4-2) at Detroit (Rodriguez 0-1), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Texas (Otto 4-2) at Chicago White Sox (Martin 0-2), 8:10 p.m. MLB – Contreras, Cubs avoid arbitration, agree to $9.625M contract Catcher Willson Contreras and the Chicago Cubs avoided an arbitration hearing by agreeing to a one-year contract for $9.625 million. The agreement is at the midpoint between the $10.25 million the 30-year-old Contreras had asked for and the $9 million the Cubs had offered when figures were exchanged. Contreras hit .237 with 21 homers and 57 RBIs in 128 games last season. He led National League catchers in assists for the third time. The two-time All-Star is batting .277 with 10 homers and 23 RBIs this season. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals Last Night Tampa Bay Lightning 3, New York Rangers 1 (TBL Leads 3-2) Lightning 3, Rangers 1 – Palat scores late, Lightning beat Rangers 3-1 in Game 5 Ondrej Palat scored on a deflection with 1:50 remaining to break a tie and lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night for a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference final. Mikhail Sergachev and Brandon Hagel also scored to help the two-time defending champion Lightning get their third straight win, the first by a road team in this series. Andre Vasilevskiy stopped 24 shots. Ryan Lindgren scored for New York, which had won eight straight at home. Igor Shesterkin finished with 24 saves. Game 6 is Saturday night in Tampa. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Finals Tonight Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics, 9:00 p.m. (BOS Leads 2-1) NBA – Curry's diagnosis for Game 4 of finals: 'I'm going to play' Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry says there's no doubt that he'll play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against Boston. The two-time NBA MVP injured his ankle late in Game 3. Boston won 116-100 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Curry says the injury is the same one he sustained in a late-season game against the Celtics. He missed the last 12 games of the regular season, but he says this injury isn't as bad. Game 4 is in Boston on Friday night before the series returns to San Francisco. NCAAFB – Grandson of retired Michigan coach commits to Notre Dame The grandson of retired Michigan coach Lloyd Carr has committed to playing football at Notre Dame in 2024. Saline High School quarterback CJ Carr announced his decision Thursday night. Carr chose the Fighting Irish over the Wolverines, Georgia, LSU, Wisconsin and Michigan State. His father was a backup quarterback at Michigan and his mother also graduated from the school. Maternal grandfather Tom Curtis was an All-America defensive back for the Wolverines in 1969. Carr says he always planned to leave the state for college and is excited about Marcus Freeman's program and Tommy Rees' offense at Notre Dame.
WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Chicago Sky at Connecticut Sun, 7:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 Chicago Cubs at Baltimore Orioles, PPD Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Chicago White Sox 1 Tigers 3, Pirates 1 – Another strong start by Faedo propels Tigers by Pirates 3-1 Miguel Cabrera hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers completed a two-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 3-1 victory. Harold Castro led off the eighth with a single against Wil Crowe and Jonathan Schoop followed with a bloop single to shallow center. Cabrera stepped in and delivered a sharp single up the middle, scoring Castro from second as Reynolds’ throw home sailed well up the first-base line. Daz Cameron doubled and tripled while driving in two runs for Detroit. Alex Faedo went 5 innings, only allowing 1 run on three hits, while striking out 7. Pittsburgh rookie Jack Suwinski hit his seventh home run for the Pirates. Cubs at Orioles, PPD, Rain – Cubs-Orioles postponed by rain; makeup set for Aug. 18 The interleague game between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles was postponed by a relentless rain shower that started shortly before the scheduled start and never let up. Wednesday's ill-fated finale of the two-game series will be made up Aug. 18, previously an off day for both teams. This was slated to be Chicago’s only visit to Baltimore in 2022, but now the Cubs will have to make a detour late this summer in an effort to earn a delayed split. The Cubs wrap a three-game set in Washington on Aug. 17, and the Orioles will be coming off a series in Toronto before hosting Boston on the 19th. Dodgers 4, White Sox 1 – Gonsolin, Smith, Bellinger lead Dodgers over White Sox 4-1 Tony Gonsolin improved to 7-0, tossing three-hit ball over six innings, and Will Smith and Cody Bellinger homered early to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Smith hit a two-run drive in the first inning, and Bellinger made it 3-0 when he connected leading off the second against Johnny Cueto. That was all Gonsolin needed. The 28-year-old right-hander struck out five and walked one while lowering his National League-best ERA to 1.58. The only run he allowed was when Jake Burger homered leading off the fifth. Cueto dropped his third straight start. The two-time All-Star went six innings, allowing three runs and four hits, and Chicago’s three-game win streak ended. Today L.A. Dodgers (Anderson 7-0) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 4-2), 2:10 p.m. Tigers and Cubs are off NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Finals Last Night Boston Celtics 116, Golden State Warriors 100 (BOS Leads 2-1) Celtics 116, Warriors 100 – Celtics beat Warriors 116-100, take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals Jaylen Brown scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 26 and the Boston Celtics beat back another third-quarter onslaught by the Golden State Warriors in a 116-100 victory that gave them a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. Marcus Smart added 24 points. Stephen Curry led Golden State with 31 points and six 3-pointers. He had 15 points in a 33-25 third quarter by the Warriors but was hurt late in the fourth after Al Horford rolled into his leg on a loose ball. It was similar to a play during the regular season in which Smart dove into Curry’s legs while chasing a loose ball. NBA – Net change: Warriors find Boston baskets set too high The Golden State Warriors arrived at the TD Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals to find that the basket they were shooting at in warmups was the wrong height. A 10-foot wooden pole was brought in to measure, and it confirmed that the basket was a couple of inches too high. It was quickly adjusted. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said during his pregame media availability that he wasn’t aware of the issue, but it wasn’t uncommon. Kerr then took the opportunity to needle the league for the finals’ late start times,
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 Baltimore Orioles 9, Chicago Cubs 3 Chicago White Sox 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 Tigers 5, Pirates 3 – Rain man: Skubal wins 4th straight as Tigers top Pirates 5-3 Tarik Skubal pitched seven steady innings to win his fourth straight decision and Harold Castro hit a two-run single to lead the Detroit Tigers to a rain-delayed 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. After the start was pushed back more than two hours, Skubal gave up three runs and six hits while striking out nine and walking one. The left-hander has worked a career-high seven innings in three consecutive outings and is 4-0 with a 1.60 ERA in his last seven starts. Castro’s hit, a liner up the middle, capped a three-run fourth that put the Tigers in front 4-1. Rookie Spencer Torkelson drove in the first run with a double. Orioles 9, Cubs 3 – Orioles hit 5 home runs, cruise past Cubs 9-3 Cedric Mullins and Trey Mancini hit successive homers, sparking a power surge that carried the Baltimore Orioles past the Chicago Cubs 9-3. Jorge Mateo, Austin Hays and Ramón Urías also connected for the Orioles, who beat the Cubs for the first time in seven tries since 2008. Reliever Bryan Baker earned the win after allowing one run and one hit over 1 1/3 innings. Christopher Morel homered on the game’s first pitch off rookie Kyle Bradish and has reached base safely in 21 consecutive games to begin his career, extending his Cubs’ record. Morel also had an RBI triple in the sixth. White Sox 4, Dodgers 0 – Kopech, Pollock lead White Sox to 4-0 win over Dodgers Michael Kopech pitched six innings of one-hit ball, pinch-hitter AJ Pollock delivered a two-run double against his former team and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0. Pollock’s clutch swing off the bench sparked a four-run sixth that sent the White Sox to their third consecutive victory. It was the fourth time this season Kopech worked at least five innings and limited an opponent to one hit. The right-hander struck out eight and walked one, lowering his ERA to 1.94. The NL West-leading Dodgers dropped their third straight. Today Detroit (Skubal 5-2) at Pittsburgh (Keller 2-5), 12:35 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 12:15 Chicago Cubs (Stroman 2-5) at Baltimore (Lyles 3-4), 7:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Gonsolin 6-0) at Chicago White Sox (Cueto 0-2), 8:10 p.m. MLB – Angels fire manager Joe Maddon amid 12-game losing streak The Los Angeles Angels have fired manager Joe Maddon with the team mired in a 12-game losing streak. Third base coach Phil Nevin will be the Angels’ interim manager when they host Boston on Tuesday night. Maddon went 130-148 with the Angels, who hired him before the coronavirus-shortened 2020 season. After finishing with losing records in Maddon’s first two seasons, the Angels were off to a strong 27-17 start before their current losing streak began. They are one loss shy of tying the longest skid in franchise history. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals Last Night Tampa Bay Lightning 4, New York Rangers 1 (Series tied 2-2) Lightning 4, Rangers 1 – Lightning beat Rangers 4-1 in Game 4 to even East final Nikita Kucherov scored on a breakaway and Andrei Vasilevskiy had 33 saves , helping the Tampa Bay Lightning shut down the New York Rangers 4-1 and even the NHL’s Eastern Conference final at two games apiece. Kucherov took a pass from Ondrej Palat in the middle of the ice and skated in on goaltender Igor Shesterkin to give the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions a two-goal lead just over 13 minutes into the second period. Palat, Pat Maroon and Steven Stamkos also scored for the Lightning, who have rebounded from losing the first two games of the series on the road to keep their bid to become the first team in nearly 40 years to win three consecutive Sta...
For the first time ever Berrien Springs Track and Field brought home the State Title. Coach Jon Rodriguez joins Jonny Reinhardt to talk about how great it feels to bring a title to such a great community.
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MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Tigers, White Sox, and Cubs were off Tonight Chicago Cubs (Thompson 6-0) at Baltimore (Bradish 1-3), 7:05 p.m. Detroit (Skubal 4-2) at Pittsburgh (Quintana 1-2), 7:05 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:45 L.A. Dodgers (White 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Kopech 1-2), 8:10 p.m. MLB – AP Source: Keuchel agrees to minor league deal with D-backs The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a minor league contract with former Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel (KY’-kuhl), according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press Thursday on the condition of anonymity because the move has not been announced. The left-hander was recently released by the Chicago White Sox after having a 2-5 record with a 7.88 ERA through eight starts. He was in the final season of a $55 million, three-year deal. The 34-year-old Keuchel won the AL Cy Young Award with the Houston Astros in 2015 and is also a two-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove winner. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals Last Night Colorado Avalanche 6, Edmonton Oilers 5 - OT (COL Wins 4-0) Avalanche 6, Oilers 5 – OT – Avalanche sweep Oilers, advance to Stanley Cup Final Artturi Lehkonen scored 1:19 into overtime, and Colorado rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 Monday night, completing a four-game sweep in the Western Conference final and sending the Avalanche to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2001. Colorado will take on the winner of the Eastern Conference final between the New York Rangers and two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. Cale Makar, Devon Toews Gabriel Landeskog, Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen also scored for Colorado. Pavel Francouz stopped 30 of 35 shots. Zach Hyman scored twice for the Oilers. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid and Zack Kassian also scored for Edmonton. Leon Draisaitl had four assists and goalie Mike Smith finished with 36 saves. Tonight New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning, 8:00 p.m. (NYR Leads 2-1) NHL – Bruins fire coach Bruce Cassidy after 1st-round playoff exit The Boston Bruins have fired coach Bruce Cassidy several weeks after losing in the first round of the playoffs. General manager Don Sweeney says the search for a replacement will begin immediately. Boston made the playoffs in each of Cassidy's six seasons behind the bench. He coached the Bruins within one victory of the Stanley Cup in 2019. Cassidy immediately becomes a top candidate for vacancies in Philadelphia, Chicago, Winnipeg, Vegas and Detroit and any others that may now come open. The Bruins are expected to be without first-line left winger Brad Marchand and top defenseman Charlie McAvoy for at least the first two months of next season. Cassidy was previously an assistant coach with the Chicago Blackhawks, he was also a head coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins. NHL – Jets' Kyle Connor wins Lady Byng for gentlemanly conduct Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor has won the Lady Byng Trophy, given to the NHL's most gentlemanly player. Connor tied for the second-fewest number of minor penalties during the regular season. He was penalized just twice in over 1,700 minutes of ice time that included regular short-handed shifts and matchups against top offensive opponents. It's his first Lady Byng honor. Last year's winner, Jaccob Slavin of Carolina, was second in voting by the Professional Hockey Writer Association. Minnesota defenseman Jared Spurgeon was third. Soccer – Canada men back at practice after meeting with federation Canada Soccer says its World Cup-bound men’s team has returned to practice after refusing to play in an exhibition match against Panama because of strained labor negotiations. The nation’s governing body announced on social media on Monday that the two sides had met the night bef...
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night New York Yankees 5, Detroit Tigers 4 – 10 Innings Chicago White Sox 6, Tampa Bay Rays 5 St. Louis Cardinals 5, Chicago Cubs 3 – 11 Innings Yankees 5, Tigers 4 – F/10 – Yanks top Tigers 5-4 Josh Donaldson hit a 10th-inning sacrifice fly, and the New York Yankees came from behind twice to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 to reach the one-third mark of the season at 39-15, the best in the major leagues in 21 years. Joey Gallo’s two-run homer in the fifth off overcame an early deficit and the Yankees won for the 10th time in 12 games, completing a three-game sweep of the Tigers and extending their winning streak to six. White Sox 6, Rays 5 – Burger, Grandal key early RBIs, White Sox hold off Rays 6-5 Jake Burger had a key hit for the second consecutive day and the Chicago White Sox hung on to a large early lead to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5. Burger had a two-run double during Chicago’s four-run first, and Yasmani Grandal drove in two more on a check-swing opposite-field single. The Rays got within a run with a four-run sixth inning, including a two-run homer from Mike Zunino. White Sox starter Lucas Giolito gave up five runs, two earned, and eight hits over six innings. Liam Hendriks worked the ninth for his 16th save in 19 chances. Yarbrough allowed six runs and eight hits over 68 pitches in 1 2/3 innings. Cardinals 5, Cubs 3 – F/11 – Cards rally past Cubs 5-3 in 11 innings, take rubber game Juan Yepez singled home automatic runner Nolan Gorman to lead off the 11th, Brendan Donovan doubled in an insurance run and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3. Yepez lined his tiebreaking hit and Donovan delivered off Daniel Norris (0-4), who had had pitched a perfect 10th. Genesis Cabrera (3-1) tossed four innings in relief of Adam Wainwright, and allowed a run on two hits. St. Louis won for the sixth time in eight games and took the rubber match of a five-game series. The Cardinals tied it at 3 in the 9th after Chicago broke through for a 3-2 lead in the 8th. Today Tigers, White Sox, and Cubs are off today NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Finals Last Night Golden State Warriors 107, Boston Celtics 88 (Series Tied 1-1) Warriors 108, Celtics 88 – Warriors answer in Game 2, top Celtics 107-88 to even Finals Stephen Curry scored 29 points, Jordan Poole connected from just inside of midcourt to cap a huge third-quarter run and the Golden State Warriors evened the NBA Finals at a game apiece by beating the Boston Celtics 107-88 on Sunday night. Poole finished with 17 for the Warriors, who outscored Boston 35-14 in the third quarter to turn a two-point halftime lead into a 23-point edge. Jayson Tatum scored 21 of his 28 points in the first half for Boston. Jaylen Brown added 17 for the Celtics. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals Last Night Tampa Bay Lightning 3, New York Rangers 2 (NYR Leads 2-1) Lightning 3, Rangers 2 – Palat scores late, Lightning beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 3 Ondrej Palat scored with 42 seconds left and the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Sunday to cut their deficit in the Eastern Conference finals to 2-1. Palat’s goal, off a nifty pass from Nikita Kucherov, capped a comeback that began after Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider scored power-play goals in a span of just over two minutes in the second period to put the Rangers up 2-0. Facing the prospect of falling behind 3-0, the Lightning rallied with Kucherov scoring on the power play in the second period and Steven Stamkos tying it early in the third. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 28 saves for the Lightning. Game 4 is Tuesday night in Tampa. Tonight Colorado Avalanche at Edmonton Oilers, 8:00 p.m (COL Leads 3-0) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 3, Minnesota Twins 2 Toronto Blue Jays 8, Chicago White Sox 3 Chicago Cubs 7, St. Louis Cardinals 5 Tigers 3, Twins 2 – Daz Cameron's HR in 8th lifts surging Tigers past Twins 3-2 Daz Cameron hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the slumping Minnesota Twins 3-2. Cameron’s 416-foot shot to left-center came off Emilio Pagan. Alex Lange gave up two walks and struck out one in the pivotal eighth inning and Gregory Soto earned his 10th save. AL Central-leading Minnesota has lost seven of 10 games and is still the division's only team with a winning record. The fourth-place Tigers have won seven of their last nine games after a poor start this season. Blue Jays 8 White Sox 3 – Manoah sharp as Blue Jays beat White Sox, win 8th straight Alek Manoah pitched into the eighth inning, Teoscar Hernández homered and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak to eight games by beating the Chicago White Sox 8-3. Santiago Espinal had three hits and three RBIs as the surging Blue Jays won for the 12th time in 15 games. Chicago was swept in the three-game series and has lost six of eight. Manoah allowed three runs and six hits, walked one and struck out five in 7 2/3 innings. He’s 9-0 with a 2.12 ERA in 13 career home starts. Cubs 7, Cardinals 5 – Schwindel, Contreras and Happ homer as Cubs top Cards 7-5 Frank Schwindel launched a long solo homer and doubled among his three hits and the Chicago Cubs topped the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 for their third straight victory. Willson Contreras went deep for the third time in four games and Ian Happ also homered to help Chicago end the Cardinals’ three-game winning streak. St. Louis has also won five in a row at Wrigley Field dating to last July. Paul Goldschmidt doubled to extend his hitting streak to 24 games and reached safely for a career-best 38th consecutive game. Keegan Thompson allowed three runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings for a win in his fourth straight outing. Today St. Louis (Mikolas 3-3) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 2-4), 2:20 p.m. Detroit (Rodriguez 0-0) at N.Y. Yankees (Cole 4-1), 7:05 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:45 Chicago White Sox (Velasquez 2-3) at Tampa Bay (McClanahan 5-2), 7:10 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Finals Last Night Boston Celtics 120, Golden State Warriors 108 (BOS Leads 1-0) Celtics 120, Warriors 108 – Celtics have huge 4th, beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals Jaylen Brown fueled a comeback charge and scored 24 points, Al Horford hit six 3-pointers and the Boston Celtics rode the most lopsided fourth quarter in NBA Finals history to a 120-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 1. Horford finished with 26 points and the Celtics outscored the Warriors 40-16 in the final 12 minutes after trailing by 15 points late in the third quarter. Boston made its first seven tries from long distance in the fourth and wound up 9 of 12 beyond the arc over the final 12 minutes as almost everybody got involved in the 3-point flurry. NBA – Silver says NBA likes 'parity of opportunity' for its teams Over the last three seasons, six franchises have reached the NBA Finals. The league has seen five Eastern Conference champions in the last five seasons. This will be the fourth consecutive year that the team which hoists the trophy won’t be the same as the one who did the year before. Adam Silver likes all these numbers. The NBA Commissioner, in his annual pre-NBA Finals address Thursday night held just before Game 1 of the series between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics, repeated his familiar refrain that he doesn’t care who wins. But he also sees the value in some unpredictability from one year to the next as far as which teams make it to the title round. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs...
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 5, Minnesota Twins 0 Toronto Blue Jays 7, Chicago White Sox 3 Chicago Cubs 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 – 11 Innings Tigers 5, Twins 0 – Skubal goes 7, Schoop brings in 2 runs in Tigers' 5-0 win Tarik Skubal allowed just two hits in seven shutout innings in Detroit Tigers’ 5-0 win over the Minnesota Twins. Jonathan Schoop drove in two of Detroit’s runs and his is hitting .438 with a home run and six RBIs in the five-game series against his former team. The Tigers have won three of four in the series that concludes Thursday. Skubal walked one and struck out six to improve to 3-0 with a 1.22 ERA in his last six starts. Minnesota’s Bailey Ober allowed five runs on nine hits in six innings. The Twins haven’t scored in 20 innings. Blue Jays 7 White Sox 3 – Guerrero homers as Jays win 7th straight, beat White Sox 7-3 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two run home run, Danny Jansen added a three-run blast, and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak to seven games by beating the Chicago White Sox 7-3. It’s Toronto’s longest winning streak since an eight-game run last Sept. 1-9. Santiago Espinal added a solo shot as the Blue Jays won for the 11th time in 14 games. Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu left after four innings because of tightness in his forearm. Cubs 4, Brewers 3 – F/10 – Morel hits sac fly in 10th as Cubs beat Brewers 4-3 Rookie Christopher Morel drove in Jason Heyward with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3. Heyward started on second base and moved up on a groundout by Nick Madrigal. Morel then drove him in with a fly to left against Hoby Milner (2-1) and got mobbed by his teammates in the infield after the winning run scored. Morel extended his club record by reaching base in his first 15 major league games, when he walked and scored in the first. Willson Contreras singled twice, drove in a run and scored one after hitting home runs in his previous two games. Tonight Minnesota (Archer 0-2) at Detroit (Faedo 1-2), 1:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 12:50 Chicago White Sox (Cueto 0-1) at Toronto (Manoah 5-1), 3:07 p.m. St. Louis (Liberatore 1-0) at Chicago Cubs (Thompson 5-0), 8:05 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Finals Tonight Boston Celtics at Golden State Warriors, 9:00 p.m. (Game 1) NBA – Diabate, Houstan staying in NBA draft and leaving Michigan Michigan standout freshmen Moussa Diabate and Caleb Houstan are staying in the NBA draft. Diabate and Houstan had to make a decision to stay in school or to remain in the draft by Wednesday. The 6-foot-11 Diabate started 26 of 32 games for the Wolverines, averaging nine points and six rebounds. He was born in Paris and played high school basketball in Florida. Houstan, from Canada, led Michigan with 60 3-pointers, averaged 10 points and started in every game last season as a shooting guard. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals Last Night New York Rangers 6, Tampa Bay Lightning 2 (NYR Leads 1-0) Rangers 6, Lightning 2 – Chytil scores twice, Rangers rout Lightning 6-2 in Game 1 Filip Chytil scored twice in the second period and the New York Rangers routed the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Mika Zibanejad, Artemi Panarin and Frank Vatrano each had a goal and an assist, Chris Kreider also scored and Alexis Lafrenière and Adam Fox each had two assists to help New York win its franchise-record seventh straight home playoff game. Igor Shesterkin stopped 37 shots. Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist. Game 2 is Friday night at Madison Square Garden. Tonight Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche, 8:00 p.m. (COL Leads 1-0) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Minnesota Twins 8, Detroit Tigers 2 – Game 1 Detroit Tigers 4, Minnesota Twins 0 – Game 2 Toronto Blue Jays 6, Chicago White Sox 5 Chicago Cubs 8, Milwaukee Brewers 7 Twins 8, Tigers 2/Tigers 4, Twins 0 – Kody Clemens hitless in MLB debut, Tigers split with Twins Jonathan Schoop homered and drove in four runs as the Detroit Tigers, with Kody Clemens making his major league debut while his famous father watched from a suite, beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 to split a doubleheader. Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens saw his 26-year-old son go 0 for 3, striking out twice and drawing a walk. Flawless in the field at second base, Kody Clemens handled a grounder for the final out of the game. Max Kepler had three hits and drove in three runs and Gary Sanchez hit a three-run homer to help the Twins to an 8-2 win in the first game. Blue Jays 6, White Sox 5 – Kirk HRs twice, Jays beat White Sox 6-5 for 6th straight win Alejandro Kirk hit a pair of two-run home runs in Toronto’s 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox. It extended the Blue Jays’ streak to six games., Kevin Gausman pitched five innings to win his second straight start. Kirk hit both home runs off of White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito, who got the loss. Giolito allowed season-highs of six runs and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings. Toronto is 15-7 in one-run games, the best such record in the majors. Cubs 8, Brewers 7 – Wisdom homers in 8th inning, Cubs beat Brewers 8-7 Patrick Wisdom hit a tie-breaking solo home run in the eighth inning, Willson Contreras and P.J. Higgins also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7. Wisdom's 11th home run came on a 3-2 pitch from Brad Boxberger, who got the loss. Contreras now has eight homers to lead all MLB catchers. Christopher Morel continued a hot start to his career with a walk and a triple, setting a club record by reaching base in his first 14 major-league games. Former Cub Victor Caratini gave Milwaukee a short-lived 6-3 lead in the sixth with a three-run drive against against reliever Rowan Wick. Tonight Chicago White Sox (Kopech 1-1) at Toronto (Ryu 2-0), 7:07 p.m. Minnesota (Ober 1-1) at Detroit (Skubal 3-2), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Milwaukee (Alexander 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 2-5), 8:05 p.m. MLB – Famous dad watches as Tigers' Kody Clemens makes MLB debut Roger Clemens has had some big baseball moments in the city of Detroit. Not many of them had him as fired up as the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins. The seven-time Cy Young Award winner flew into town from Texas to see his son Kody make his major league debut for the Tigers. The 26-year-old Clemens went 0 for 3 and was flawless in the field at second base as Detroit beat the Twins 4-0 to earn a split. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals Last Night Colorado Avalanche 8, Edmonton Oilers 6 (COL Leads 1-0) Avalanche 8, Oilers 6 – Avalanche hold off Oilers for wild 8-6 victory in Game 1 J.T. Compher scored twice, Cale Makar had a goal and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche held off the Edmonton Oilers 8-6 in Game 1 of the Western Conference final. The Avalanche’s eight goals were tied for the most in a playoff game in franchise history. Both teams needed to use backup goaltenders. Edmonton’s Mike Smith was pulled after giving up six goals and Darcy Kuemper left with an upper-body injury. Twelve Avs recorded at least a point and six had multi-point games. Tonight Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers, 8:00 p.m. (Game 1) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Last Night Washington Mystics 87, Indiana Fever 75 Chicago Sky 73, Phoenix Mercury 70 Mystics 87, Fever 75 – Atkins scores 28, Mystics beat Fever 87-75
Golf – Champions – Alker shoots 63 and rallies to win Senior PGA for 1st major Steven Alker is on a roll and now has his first senior major. Alker rallied from four shots behind with a 63 to win the Senior PGA Championship. That's his third victory this year on the PGA Tour Champions and his first major. The 50-year-old from New Zealand was part of a three-way tie involving Stephen Ames and Bernhard Langer. They all made bogeys at some point on the back nine. Alker made a pair of key birdies that allowed him to take control. The win gets Alker into his first PGA Championship next year at Oak Hill. MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 7, Minnesota Twins 5 Milwaukee Brewers 7, Chicago Cubs 6 – Game 1 Milwaukee Brewers 3, Chicago Cubs 1 – Game 2 White Sox were off Tigers 7, Twins 5 – Schoop 3rd from Curaçao with 1,000 hits, Tigers top Twins Jonathan Schoop became the third player from Curaçao with 1,000 major league hits and finished a home run shy of the cycle, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 in the opener of a five-game series. Schoop, a 30-year-old infielder in his 10th big league season, singled in the third inning, doubled in the fifth for his 1,000th hit and tripled leading off the seventh as part of a 3-for-5 afternoon that lifted his average from .173 to .185. Schoop joined Andruw Jones (1,933) and Andrelton Simmons (1,163 through Sunday) as players from Curaçao with 1,000 hits, Brewers 7, Cubs 6 & Brewers 3, Cubs 1 – Brewers take 2 from Cubs, Taylor HRs in both, Ashby fans 12 Tyrone Taylor homered in both games, Aaron Ashby struck out a career-high 12 in the nightcap and the Milwaukee Brewers swept a doubleheader from the Chicago Cubs 7-6 and 3-1, Luis Urías lined three-run homer into the basket in left-center to break a seventh-inning tie in the opener. The Brewers trailed 4-2 before Taylor’s two-run homer in the sixth, and Milwaukee led 2-1 in the second game when Taylor homered in the eighth. Victor Caratini hit a tiebreaking home run in the fifth inning against his former team, and the Brewers won their third in a row. Tonight Minnesota (Smeltzer 1-0) at Detroit (García 0-0), 1:10 p.m. – Game 1 WSJM/WCSY 12:50 Minnesota (Sands 0-0) at Detroit (Wentz 0-1), 7:10 p.m., - Game 2 WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Giolito 3-1) at Toronto (Gausman 4-3), 7:07 p.m. Milwaukee (Lauer 5-1) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 1-5), 8:05 p.m. MLB – Kody Clemens brought up by Tigers for possible MLB debut Kody Clemens, the 26-year-old son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, was brought up by the Detroit Tigers for a possible major league debut. Detroit recalled the infielder/outfielder from Triple-A Toledo of the International League and put outfielder Robbie Grossman on the 10-day injured list because of a strained neck. A third round pick in the 2018 amateur draft, Clemens was hitting .283 at Toledo with eight homers and 31 RBIs in 45 games. Drafted as a second baseman, he has played first, second, third and left this season. Detroit needed depth because of Grossman’s injury and Miguel Cabrera’s bad back. MLB – Sox waive Keuchel, put Cease, Graveman on restricted list The Chicago White Sox put right-handers Dylan Cease and Kendall Graveman on the restricted list ahead of a three-game series at the Toronto Blue Jays that begins Tuesday night. To enter Canada, the Canadian government requires a person must have received a second vaccine dose or one dose of Johnson & Johnson at least 14 days prior to entry. The White Sox also waived left-hander Dallas Keuchel, who was designated for assignment last week, and recalled right-hander Kyle Crick from Triple-A Charlotte. MLB – Cubs place Seiya Suzuki on 10-day IL, cut Robert Gsellman The Chicago Cubs placed rookie outfielder Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day injured list with a left ring finger sprain prior.
We wrap up another season of The Coaches as we recap the 2021-2022 athletic years for Lake Michigan Catholic & Michigan Lutheran, talk St. Joe Football with Coach Andrew Pratley, and visit with Benton Harbor High School golfer Jaidon Lacy...
THIS WEEK’S MIDWEST FAMILY PLAYER OF THE WEEK IS TAYLOR HOLLAND FROM SOUTH HAVEN SOFTBALL. IN A RECENT GAME AGAINST PLAINWELL, TAYLOR WAS 5 FOR 5 WITH A DOUBLE, TRIPLE AND 4 RBI’S. AGAINST WATERVLIET, TAYLOR WAS 5 FOR 8 WITH 2 DOUBLES AND HAS PITCHED 10 AND 2/3rds INNINGS TO KEEP THE RAMS IN THE GAMES. SHE IS A SOPHOMORE WITH A POINT 769 AVERAGE, A 3.482 GPA AND PLAYS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL FOR THE RAMS AS WELL. TAYLOR HOLLAND FROM SOUTH HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL. THIS WEEK’S MIDWEST FAMILY PLAYER OF THE WEEK.
Golf – Senior PGA – Steven Alker, Bob Estes share Senior PGA lead at 64 On a day when birdies were flying around Harbor Shores in the first round of the Senior PGA Championship, Steven Alker began soaring with an eagle. The 50-year-old New Zealander, who already has won twice and leads the PGA Tour Champions money list with almost $1.2 million, started his round with a 25-foot downhill eagle putt on the 539-yard, par-5 10th hole after a 240-yard approach with a 5-wood. He then finished his afternoon round with his sixth birdie of the day to shoot a 7-under 64, which was tied late in the day by 56-year-old Bob Estes. Alker and Estes were a stroke ahead of Paul Claxton and Mike Weir after the first round at the Jack Nicklaus-design course on Lake Michigan. MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 4, Cleveland Guardians 3 Boston Red Sox 16, Chicago White Sox 7 Cincinnati Reds 20, Chicago Cubs 5 Tigers 4, Guardians 3 – Cabrera's hit in 9th lifts Tigers to 4-3 win over Guardians Miguel Cabrera hit a game-ending RBI single in the ninth inning with his third hit Thursday night, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Jonathan Schoop hit a one-out double in the final inning, advanced on a wild pitch from Trevor Stephan and scored on Cabrera’s 3,029th career hit. Gregory Soto gave up one hit and struck out one in the ninth, earning the win for the Tigers. Detroit’s Javier Báez hit an RBI single in the first inning. Schoop’s sacrifice fly and Cabrera’s single put the Tigers ahead 3-0 in the second inning. Red Sox 16, White Sox 7 – Story's 7th HR in 7 games helps Red Sox top White Sox 16-7 Trevor Story kept up his hot hitting with a three-run homer and four RBIs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the White Sox 16-7 to take two of three from Chicago. Story has seven homers and 21 RBIs in his last seven games, raising his season totals to nine homers and 32 RBIs. Alex Verdugo had pair of doubles among four hitsfor Boston, which outscored Chicago 33-13 in the series. The Red Sox opened with a 16-3 win and followed with a 3-1 loss. Kevin Plawecki pinch hit for Story in the ninth and homered off Josh Harrison. Reds 20, Cubs 5 – Reds have highest-scoring day in 23 years, rout Cubs 20-5 Kyle Farmer homered and had tied his career high with five RBIs to power the Cincinnati Reds to their high-scoring game in 23 years, a 20-5 rout of the Chicago Cubs. Farmer and Nick Senzel had four hits each, and Brandon Drury, Tommy Pham and Albert Almora Jr. had three apiece. Cincinnati trailed 3-0 before scoring twice in the second and adding eight runs in the third. The Reds scored their most runs since a 22-3 win at Philadelphia on Sept. 4, 1999, while Chicago gave up its most since a 21-8 defeat at the Phillies on July 3, 1999. Tonight Cleveland (Bieber 1-3) at Detroit (Faedo 1-1), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Cubs and White Sox are off (Cubs are at White Sox Saturday and Sunday) MLB – MLB criticizes teams over facilities for female employees Major League Baseball has told its clubs that some are failing to provide acceptable work accommodations for female employees, calling them “embarrassingly below” standard. The May 20 memorandum from Michael Hill, the MLB senior vice president for on-field operations, asks teams to provide documentation by June 3 of the facilities for home and visiting female coaches and staff. Hill told teams to comply with MLB regulations “as soon as possible.” San Francisco Giants assistant coach Alyssa Nakken this year became the first woman to work as an on-field coach for a big league team. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – Conference Finals Last Night Golden State Warriors 120, Dallas Mavericks 110 (GSW Wins 4-1) Tonight Miami Heat at Boston Celtics, 8:30 p.m. (BOS Leads 3-2)
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 4, Minnesota Twins 2 – 10 Innings Chicago White Sox 3, Boston Red Sox 1 Cincinnati Reds 4, Chicago Cubs 3 Tigers 4, Twins 2 – 10 Innings – Candelario's homer in 10th lifts Tigers in 4-2 win vs. Twins Jeimer Candelario hit the tiebreaking two-run homer in the 10th inning for the Detroit Tigers to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2. Harold Castro went deep twice earlier as Tigers dodged another sweep and broke a six-game winning streak by the Twins. The Tigers have 25 homers in 43 games for the fewest in baseball. Trevor Larnach hit a two-run homer for the Twins in the fourth inning to spoil an otherwise-stellar start by Rony García pieced together by Tigers relievers. White Sox 3, Red Sox 1 – Burger's homer off Hill lifts White Sox over Red Sox Jake Burger hit a three-run homer off Rich Hill, Lucas Giolito overcame a shaky first inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Red Sox 3-1 to end Boston’s six-game winning streak. The White Sox won for the fourth time in six games. Burger, recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Charlotte after Luis Robert was placed on the COVID-19 injured list, hit an 0-2 breaking pitch in the fifth inning that traveled an estimated 444 feet. Giolito threw 27 pitches in the first but still allowed fewer than two runs for the fourth time this season. Hill held the White Sox hitless through four innings but lost his lead quickly. Reds 4, Cubs 3 – Votto homers, triples, shouts at reliever as Reds beat Cubs Joey Votto homered and tripled, then shouted at Cubs reliver Rowan Wick during a tense ending to the Cincinnati Reds’ 4-3 win over Chicago. Votto had a solo homer in the second inning off Kyle Hendricks and a two-run triple in the third as Cincinnati ended a two-game skid. Wick brushed back the 16-year veteran in the eighth, then walked him. Votto barked at Wick as he made his way to first base, and he also had words for Chicago’s dugout. An inning later, Reds reliever Hunter Strickland plunked Patrick Wisdom. Cubs manager David Ross was ejected by plate umpire Dan Merzel after leaving the dugout to protest. Today Chicago Cubs (Steele 1-4) at Cincinnati (Greene 1-6), 12:35 p.m. Cleveland (Pilkington 0-0) at Detroit (Skubal 3-2), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Boston (Wacha 3-0) at Chicago White Sox (Keuchel 2-4), 8:10 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – Conference Finals Last Night Boston Celtics 93, Miami Heat 80 (BOS Leads 3-2) Tonight Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors, 9:00 p.m. (GSW Leads 3-1) NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – 2nd Round Last Night St. Louis Blues 5, Colorado Avalanche 4 – OT (COL Leads 3-2) Tonight New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00 p.m. (Series Tied 2-2) Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames, 9:30 p.m. (EDM Leads 3-1) Indy 500 – Penske ready for 300,000 guests in a full-capacity Indy 500 Roger Penske will at last be able to open the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to a capacity crowd this Sunday for his first true Indianapolis 500 since buying the property in 2020. The pandemic forced his first 500 to be held without spectators and only 40% capacity last year. He's spent more than $30 million in capital improvements to prepare the iconic speedway for Penske's first true housewarming party. He expects more than 300,000 people on property Sunday and has been relentless in ensuring the speedway is in pristine condition for his guests. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Los Angeles Sparks at Indiana Fever, 7:00 p.m. WNBA – WNBA's Fever fire Stanley, promote Knox as interim coach The Indiana Fever have fired coach Marianne Stanley following a 2-7 start. The New York Liberty are the only WNBA team with fewer wins this season.
Golf – Senior PGA – Steve Stricker out of Senior PGA with positive COVID-19 test Former Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker has pulled out of the Senior PGA Championship after testing positive for the coronavirus. Stricker revealed his positive test Tuesday on Twitter. He says he was “super bummed” and that it was “just a small setback.” Stricker was out of competition for six months because of a virus that he says doctors never fully identified. He became ill last fall about a month after leading the Americans to a record blowout over Europe at Whistling Straits. Stricker is coming off his fourth senior major title two weeks ago at the Regions Tradition. MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Minnesota Twins 2, Detroit Tigers 0 Boston Red Sox 16, Chicago White Sox 3 Chicago Cubs 11, Cincinnati Reds 4 Twins 2, Tigers 0 – Sonny day: Gray's 7 shutout innings send Twins past Tigers Sonny Gray compiled a season-high 10 strikeouts over seven sharp innings, carrying the Minnesota Twins past the Detroit Tigers 2-0 for their sixth straight victory. Gray allowed four hits and one walk in by far his best of six starts with his new team. The Twins are 23-8 since April 21. They have won each of the last four games with Gray on the mound after he returned from a strained hamstring. Gio Urshela had three hits and an RBI, and Carlos Correa hit an RBI double for the Twins against Tigers rookie Beau Brieske. Red Sox 16, White Sox 3 – Red Sox pound White Sox 16-3, extend win streak to 6 games Trevor Story and Christian Vazquez each hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Boston Red Sox set season highs in runs and hits in a 16-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. Story’s homer off Dylan Cease capped a four-run first inning. Vazquez hit a three-run shot off Matt Foster to highlight a six-run sixth. Kike Hernandez hit Cease’s first pitch for a homer, and Rafael Devers led off the fourth with a homer off Jose Ruiz as the Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games. Designated hitter J.D. Martinez had four of the Red Sox’s 19 hits. The White Sox fell for the fourth time in seven games. José Abreu hit a two-run homer and Tim Anderson had two hits, including an RBI single for Chicago. Cubs 11, Reds 4 – Schwindel hits 2 homers, Cubs power past Reds 11-4 Frank Schwindel homered twice in a game for the first time in his career, Marcus Stroman recovered from a rough start to pitch five effective innings, and the Chicago Cubs rolled past the Cincinnati Reds. Schwindel has three homers in the first two games of Chicago’s four-game series at Cincinnati. The Cubs have hit a major league-leading 19 homers since May 14, going deep in 10 of 11 games. Stroman needed 37 pitches to get through the first, allowing four singles and two runs to the first five batters. But he cruised after that, retiring 14 of his final 16 batters with two walks. He struck out eight. Today Detroit (García 0-0) at Minnesota (Bundy 3-2), 1:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 12:50 Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 2-4) at Cincinnati (Castillo 0-2), 6:40 p.m. Boston (Hill 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 2-1), 8:10 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – Conference Finals Last Night Dallas Mavericks 119, Golden State Warriors 109 (GSW Leads 3-1) Tonight Boston Celtics at Miami Heat, 8:30 p.m. (Series Tied 2-2) NBA – Bulls' Zach LaVine has knee surgery, full recovery expected Chicago Bulls guard Zach Lavine underwent left knee arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday. The team said it was successful and he is expected to make a full recovery. LaVine averaged 24.4 points and made his second straight NBA All-Star team last year. The Bulls lost in the first round of the playoffs to Milwaukee. LaVine’s four-year, $78 million contract is up and he said last month that he plans to explore the market as an unrestricted fr...
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Minnesota Twins 5, Detroit Tigers 4 Chicago Cubs 7, Cincinnati Reds 4 White Sox were off Twins 5, Tigers 4 – Kepler hits slam, Urshela and Twins walk off Tigers 5-4 Max Kepler hit an early grand slam, and Gio Urshela’s infield single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Urshela hit a grounder toward Tigers shortstop Javier Báez, who couldn’t make a play. That allowed Kepler — who launched his slam in the first inning — to score the winning run. Emilio Pagan pitched two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win. Kepler opened the scoring with his third career slam, and the third of the year for the Twins. Cubs 7, Reds 4 – Happ, Wisdom hit 3-run HRs, Cubs top Aquino, Reds 7-4 Ian Happ and Patrick Wisdom hit three-run homers and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 despite two home runs by Aristides Aquino. Happ drove in Seiya Suzuki with a fourth-inning double before Wisdom hit his team-leading 10th homer. With Chicago holding a 4-3 lead with two outs in the seventh, Happ drove the first pitch he saw from reliever Luis Cessa into the right-field bleachers. Tonight Chicago Cubs (Stroman 1-4) at Cincinnati (Mahle 2-4), 6:40 p.m. Detroit (Brieske 0-3) at Minnesota (Gray 1-1), 7:40 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 7:20 Boston (Pivetta 2-4) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 4-1), 8:10 p.m. MLB – MLB suspends Yanks' Donaldson for 1 game for 'Jackie' remark Major League Baseball has suspended Josh Donaldson for one game after the New York Yankees slugger made multiple references to Jackie Robinson while talking to White Sox star Tim Anderson on Saturday. Donaldson also was fined an undisclosed amount. The punishment was announced Monday by Michael Hill, the senior vice president of on-field operations for MLB. Donaldson has elected to appeal the penalty. Shortly before the suspension was announced, the Yankees said Donaldson had been put on the COVID-19 injured list. AL East-leading New York is slated to open a three-game series against Baltimore, and then head to Tampa Bay for a four-game set beginning on Thursday. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – Conference Finals Last Night Boston Celtics 102, Miami Heat 82 (Series Tied 2-2) Tonight Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks, 9:00 p.m. (GSW Leads 3-0) NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – 2nd Round Last Night Tampa Bay Lightning 2, Florida Panthers 0 (TBL Wins 4-0) Colorado Avalanche 6, St. Louis Blues 3 (COL Leads 3-1) Tonight Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers, 7:00 p.m. (CAR Leads 2-1) Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames, 9:30 p.m. (EDM Leads 2-1) IIHF – Denmark stuns Canada at hockey worlds, Czechs beat US Denmark beat Canada for the first time in a 3-2 upset win at the world ice hockey championship in Finland. Sebastian Dahm’s 29 saves helped Denmark to hold on to stun Canada and move into contention for a place in the quarterfinals. Canada can no longer qualify as the top seeded team in Group A and will need to beat France on Tuesday to be sure of reaching the last eight. Denmark plays Slovakia needing to avoid a loss in regulation. The United States must wait to qualify for the quarterfinals after a bruising 1-0 loss to the Czech Republic in both teams’ second-to-last game of group play. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Indiana Fever at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. NFL – Autopsy: Steelers QB Haskins was drunk when fatally struck An autopsy report shows that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was legally drunk when he was fatally struck by a dump truck on a Florida highway last month. The Broward County Medical Examiner said in its report released Monday t...
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 4, Cleveland Guardians 2 Chicago Cubs 5, Arizona Diamondbacks 4 Chicago White Sox 3, New York Yankees 1 – Game 1 Chicago White Sox 5, New York Yankees 0 – Game 2 Tigers 4, Guardians 2 – Tigers top Guardians 4-2 for Faedo's first big league win Rookie Alex Faedo allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings for his first major league win and Miguel Cabrera had an RBI double as the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-2. Faedo struck out two in his fourth appearance since being called up from Triple-A Toledo on May 4. Cabrera’s double in the first scored Robbie Grossman and was the 603rd of his career, tying Cal Ripken Jr. for 16th all-time. Guardians righty Shane Bieber struck out a season-high 10 in seven innings. He gave up six hits and three runs, two of them earned, but remained winless since April 20. Cubs 5, Diamondbacks 4 – Wisdom, Schwindel homer as Cubs rally past Diamondbacks 5-4 Patrick Wisdom and Frank Schwindel hit consecutive homers against Ian Kennedy in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 to avoid a four-game series sweep. Wisdom had a bouncer go just foul right before he connected for his ninth homer, sending a leadoff drive deep to center field. Schwindel then drove a 1-0 pitch from Kennedy into the bleachers in left for his fourth homer. Schwindel and Wisdom also hit back-to-back homers during Chicago’s 7-6 loss on Saturday. White Sox 3, Yankees 1/White Sox 5, Yankees 0 – Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Chisox to twinbill sweep The White Sox took the opener of their doubleheader by scoring twice off Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning of a 2-1 decision over the Yankees. AJ Pollock led off the ninth by homering against Chapman, who also gave up a one-out RBI double to Adam Engel. Aaron Judge briefly tied the game for the Yankees by homering off Kendall Graveman with one out in the eighth. Chicago wrapped up a sweep by scoring five times in the eighth inning of a 5-0 shutout of the Yanks. Tim Anderson capped the rally with a three-run homer following RBI singles by Andrew Vaughn and Reese McGuire. Michael Kopech worked the first seven innings of a combined three-hitter. Tonight Chicago Cubs (Smyly 1-5) at Cincinnati (Gutierrez 0-5), 6:40 p.m. Detroit (Rodriguez 0-0) at Minnesota (Archer 0-1), 7:40 p.m. White Sox are off MLB – Cubs C Willson Contreras day to day with hamstring injury Chicago Cubs manager David Ross has praised catcher Willson Contreras for speaking up after he felt some tightness in his right hamstring. Contreras left Saturday’s 7-6 loss to Arizona after he got hurt running the bases in the third inning. Contreras was out of the lineup for the series finale against the Diamondbacks, but he is considered day to day and Ross said it could have been worse. With Contreras’ injury, the Cubs brought up catcher P.J. Higgins from Triple-A Iowa and designated infielder Ildemaro Vargas for assignment. MLB – Boone: Donaldson shouldn't make 'Jackie' remark to Anderson New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone says slugger Josh Donaldson was wrong to make a remark referencing Jackie Robinson when speaking to White Sox star Tim Anderson. A day after the comment called “racist” by Chicago manager Tony La Russa — an assessment that Anderson agreed with — Major League Baseball continued to investigate. Anderson, one of baseball’s leading Black voices, hit a home run as Chicago swept a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. Anderson and Donaldson didn't speak to reporters. Donaldson, who is white, said Saturday he twice called Anderson “Jackie” — as in Robinson, who broke MLB’s color barrier in 1947. He said he’s used the reference in the past with Anderson, who said he viewed himself as a potential modern-day Robinson in a 2019 interview with Sports Illustrated. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – 1st Round
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Tampa Bay Rays 6, Detroit Tigers 1 Kansas City Royals 6, Chicago White Sox 2 Pittsburgh Pirates 3, Chicago Cubs 2 Rays 6, Tigers 1 – Paredes homers twice, Rodriguez leaves early, Rays win 6-1 Isaac Paredes homered twice against his former teammates to double his career big league total, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1 on an afternon Eduardo Rodriguez left in the first inning and headed to the injured list. Rodriguez lasted just one out and averaged 91.9 mph for his fastball, 2.4 mph below his season average, and left the mound with Tigers head athletic trainer Doug Teter. Drew Rasmussen allowed four hits in five shutout innings with seven strikeouts and no walks, improving to 4-0 with a 1.01 ERA in his last five starts. Royals 6, White Sox 2 – Witt homers off Giolito, Melendez connects as KC tops Chisox Bobby Witt Jr. and MJ Melendez homered and fellow rookie Emmanuel Rivera hit a go-ahead triple to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Chicago White Sox 6-2. Witt, Melendez and Rivera each had two hits. Rivera’s sinking liner escaped a diving Adam Engel for a triple that drove in Melendez with the tiebreaking run in the sixth. In his return from the COVID-19-related injured list, Giolito labored early, needing 54 pitches to complete the first two innings, allowing four hits and two walks. After Witt’s leadoff homer in the third, Giolito struck out six of the next seven batters and permitted only a pair of singles before being lifted after five innings. Pirates 3, Cubs 2 – Chicago-born rookie Suwinski homers, lifts Pirates over Cubs Rookie Jack Suwinski, who attended high school 20 minutes from Wrigley Field, hit a tiebreaking home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cubs 3-2, ending Chicago’s four-game winning streak. Suwinski made his major league debut this season and began the day hitting .183 with two homers. With the score 2-all, the 23-year-old outfielder from Taft High School opened the fifth inning with a drive off Drew Smyly that barely cleared the center field wall. Michael Chavis’ single in the third snapped the Pirates’ scoreless streak of 20 innings. They scored in the eighth inning of Sunday’s 1-0 win over the Reds despite being no-hit by Hunter Greene and Art Warren, then lost 9-0 and 7-0 earlier this week at Wrigley Field. Today Chicago White Sox (Velasquez 2-3) at Kansas City (Hernández 0-3), 2:10 p.m. Arizona (Gallen 2-0) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 1-3), 7:40 p.m. Tigers are off NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – 1st Round Last Night Carolina Hurricanes 2, New York Rangers 1 – OT (CAR Leads 1-0) Calgary Flames 9, Edmonton Oilers 6 (CGY Leads 1-0) Tonight Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers, 7:00 p.m. (TBL Leads 1-0) St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche, 9:30 p.m. (COL Leads 1-0) NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – Conference Finals Last Night Golden State Warriors 112, Dallas Mavericks 87 (GSW Leads 1-0) Tonight Boston Celtics at Miami Heat, 8:30 p.m. (MIA Leads 1-0) NBA – Barnes, Mobley, Cunningham unanimous NBA All-Rookie picks Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes, Cleveland forward Evan Mobley and Detroit guard Cade Cunningham were unanimously voted to the NBA All-Rookie first team. Orlando’s Franz Wagner and Houston’s Jalen Green were the other players chosen for the first team by a panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters. Barnes, the No. 4 pick by the Toronto Raptors, edged Mobley for the Rookie of the Year in the smallest margin under the current format that began in 2002-03. They both received 200 points in the All-Rookie balloting, along with Cunningham, the 2021 No. 1 pick. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Last Night Seattle Storm 74,
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Tampa Bay Rays 8, Detroit Tigers 1 Chicago White Sox 3, Kansas City Royals 0 – Game 1 Kansas City Royals 2, Chicago White Sox 1 – Game 2 Chicago Cubs 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 Rays 8, Tigers 1 – Kiermaier, Phillips, Arozarena homer, Rays beat Tigers 8-1 Kevin Kiermaier, Brett Phillips and Randy Arozarena each homered and drove in two runs, Shane McClanahan struck out seven in seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1. Ji-Man Choi also drove in two runs for the Rays, who broke Detroit’s four-game winning streak. Jeimer Candelario homered off McClanahan in the fifth for the Tigers, his third of the season. Kiermaier had three hits including a leadoff homer in the second off Detroit starter Beau Brieske. It was his fourth homer of the season. White Sox 3, Royals 0 & Royals 2, White Sox 1 – White Sox and Royals split doubleheader Brady Singer outdueled Davis Martin as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 in the second game of a doubleheader. The White Sox won the first game 3-0. Singer (1-0) had his best outing since last September 5, when he threw seven shutout innings against the White Sox. He struck out a career high nine batters and didn’t walk anyone. He allowed just four hits in seven innings. Josh Staumont earned his third save in five chances. Davis Martin (0-1) made his debut and was equally impressive. He allowed just one run on five hits in five innings, walking one and striking out seven. Cubs 7, Pirates 0 – Cubs shut out Pirates for 2nd straight night, 7-0 Keegan Thompson combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates for the second straight game, a 7-0 win that extended their winning streak to a season-best four. Jonathan Villar hit a go-ahead, solo homer in the third and added an RBI single. Pittsburgh has not scored since the eighth inning Sunday, when the Pirates beat Cincinnati 1-0 despite not getting any hits. The Pirates had five hits Tuesday and have just nine in three games, dropping their batting average to .223. The shutout was the fifth against Pittsburgh this season. Today Detroit (Rodriguez 1-2) at Tampa Bay (Rasmussen 3-1), 1:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:20 Pittsburgh (Keller 0-5) at Chicago Cubs (Smyly 1-4), 7:40 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Giolito 2-1) at Kansas City (Greinke 0-2), 8:10 p.m. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – 1st Round Last Night Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Florida Panthers 1 (TBL Leads 1-0) Colorado Avalanche 3, St. Louis Blues 2 – OT (COL Leads 1-0) Tonight New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00 p.m. (Game 1) Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames, 9:30 p.m. (Game 1) NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – Conference Finals Last Night Miami Heat 118, Boston Celtics 107 (MIA Leads 1-0) Tonight Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors, 9:00 p.m. (Game 1) NBA – Magic Moment: Orlando wins lottery, lands No. 1 pick The Orlando Magic won the NBA draft lottery and landed the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since they got Dwight Howard nearly two decades ago. Orlando finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference at 22-60 and missed the playoffs for the eighth time in 10 years. But they got a huge win in the lottery, with the top pick for the first time since taking Howard in 2004. Duke’s Paolo Banchero, Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren, Purdue’s Jaden Ivey and Auburn’s Jabari Smith are widely considered the most likely candidates to be taken first. Oklahoma City got the second pick, followed by Houston and Sacramento. Detroit will pick fifth. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Last Night Atlanta Dreams 101, Indiana Fever 79 Dream 101,
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 3, Tampa Bay Rays 2 Chicago White Sox 5, Kansas City 3 – 10 innings Chicago Cubs 9, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 Tigers 3, Rays 2 – Castro homers in 9th, Tigers top Rays 3-2 for 4th straight Harold Castro hit his first home run of the year with two outs in the ninth inning, a tiebreaking shot that sent the Detroit Tigers past the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 for their season-best fourth straight victory. Castro connected off Andrew Kittredge. Michael Fulmer got the win in relief and Gregory Soto pitched the ninth for his sixth save in seven tries. Jonathan Schoop hit a two-run homer that put Tigers rookie Alex Faedo in position for his first major league win, but Brett Phillips helped the Rays erase their 2-0 deficit with a home run in the sixth and a leadoff double in the eighth. Phillips scored on Wander Franco’s sacrifice fly to tie it. White Sox 5, Royals 3 – F/10 – Robert powers White Sox past Royals in 10 after Cueto's gem Luis Robert hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after Johnny Cueto’s impressive Chicago debut, and the White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in the opener of a five-game series. Yasmani Grandal also had a two-run shot for the White Sox, who squandered a 3-0 lead in the eighth. Robert connected off Scott Barlow with two outs, scoring the automatic runner as well. The 36-year-old Cueto pitched six shutout innings in his first major league start this season after getting promoted from Triple-A Charlotte. The two-time All-Star allowed just two hits and two walks, striking out seven. Only one runner reached second base against him. Cubs 9, Pirates 0 – Contreras hits 1st-inning slam, Cubs beat Pirates 9-0 Willson Contreras led off with a double and became a rare leadoff hitter with a first-inning grand slam as the Chicago Cubs burst to an eight-run lead and beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-0. Contreras became the 10th leadoff hitter since 1901 with a first-inning slam, the first since Houston’s George Springer off Kansas City’s Edinson Vólquez on June 24, 2016. The slam was the 100th homer of Contreras’ career. Wade Miley retired his first 14 batters before Michael Chavis lined a single to left and ended a 13-inning hitless streak for Pittsburgh batters. Today Chicago White Sox (Cease 3-1) at Kansas City (Heasley 0-1), 2:10 p.m. – Game 1 Chicago White Sox (TBD) at Kansas City (Singer 0-0), 7:10 p.m. – Game 2 Detroit (Brieske 0-2) at Tampa Bay (McClanahan 2-2), 6:40 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:20 Pittsburgh (Brubaker 0-3) at Chicago Cubs (Thompson 2-0), 7:40 p.m. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – 1st Round Tonight Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers, 7:00 p.m. (Game 1) St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche, 9:30 p.m. (Game 1) NHL – Vegas fires DeBoer The Vegas Golden Knights have fired coach Peter DeBoer after they missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. General manager Kelly McCrimmon says the front office believes a new coach would put the team in the best position to succeed next season. Vegas failed to qualify for the playoffs after a barrage of injuries compounded by salary cap problems wreaked havoc on the lineup. NHL – Love of hockey sends Greenberg from Cubs to Blackhawks Jeff Greenberg grew up watching Mario Lemieux and the Pittsburgh Penguins. He played hockey all the way through the club level at the University of Pennsylvania. It’s that love for the sport that prompted Greenberg to take on a unique challenge. After working in baseball for more than 15 years, Greenberg has moved over to the NHL as an associate general manager in the revamped front office of the Chicago Blackhawks. Greenberg is tasked with overseeing the strategic systems and processes for the team’s hockey operations department. He says it's an “incredible opportunity.”
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 5, Baltimore Orioles 1 New York Yankees 5, Chicago White Sox 1 Chicago Cubs 3, Arizona Diamondbacks 2 Tigers 5, Orioles 1 – Cabrera homers, Skubal strikes out 11 as Tigers top Orioles Miguel Cabrera blasted his 505th career home run, Tarik Skubal equaled his career high with 11 strikeouts, and the Detroit Tigers completed their first series sweep this season by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 5-1. Cabrera had two hits, scored two runs and knocked in two more for the Tigers, who have won three straight. Harold Castro added three hits, a run scored and two RBIs. Skubal lasted six innings, limiting Baltimore to three hits and two walks. Trey Mancini’s homer off Rony Garcia in the ninth prevented the Orioles from being shut out in back-to-back games. Yankees 5, White Sox 1 – Cortes pitches 8 crisp innings as Yankees beat White Sox 5-1 Nestor Cortes pitched a career-high eight innings and the New York Yankees took advantage of Michael Kopech’s one wild stretch by beating the Chicago White Sox 5-1. New York managed just two hits: a second-inning single for Isiah Kiner-Falefa and a two-run homer by Joey Gallo in the ninth. But it was more than enough, thanks to the crafty Cortes. The 27-year-old left-hander allowed three hits, struck out seven and walked none. Adam Engel homered for Chicago, and Kopech pitched six innings of one-hit ball. He gave up four walks, and the Yankees took advantage. Cubs 3, Diamondbacks 2 – Schwindel's go-ahead hit in 9th lifts Cubs over Arizona Frank Schwindel hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2. Patrick Wisdom and Rafael Ortega also homered for the Cubs, who have won four of six after a 3-14 stretch. Wisdom doubled to deep center field to lead off the ninth against Ian Kennedy and Schwindel reached out and hit a soft line drive over first base. Arizona lost its first series in six. The Diamondbacks had won their previous last five one-run games — they are 7-4 in one-run games this season after going was 10-31 in such games last season. Tonight Detroit (Faedo 0-1) at Tampa Bay (Kluber 1-2), 6:40 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:20 Pittsburgh (Wilson 0-2) at Chicago Cubs (Miley 0-0), 7:40 p.m. Chicago White Sox (TBD) at Kansas City (Keller 1-3), 8:10 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – 2nd Round Yesterday Boston Celtics 109, Milwaukee Bucks 81 (BOS Wins 4-3) Dallas Mavericks 123, Phoenix Suns 90 (DAL Wins 4-3) End Round 2 NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – 1st Round Yesterday New York Rangers 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 3 – OT (NYR Wins 4-3) Calgary Flames 3, Dallas Stars 2 – OT (CGY Wins 4-3) End Round 1 WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Yesterday Atlanta Dream 85, Indiana Fever 79 Dream 85, Fever 79 – Howard scores 33 points to help Dream beat Fever 85-79 Top-pick Rhyne Howard had a career-high 33 points — the most in any WNBA game this season — to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Indiana Fever 85-79. In a game that featured the two top picks in last month’s draft, Howard made 9-of-18 from the field and 12-of-17 from the free-throw line with three steals. Indiana’s NaLyssa Smith, who was picked second, had 18 points before leaving the game with about 6 1/2 minutes left due to a right ankle injury. Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 27 points, her third consecutive game scoring at least 24. NASCAR – Kurt Busch wins for MJ Kurt Busch pinched his way past Kyle Larson for the lead with eight laps to go, then drove his gaudy Jordan Brand-styled car away from the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion to win Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway. It was the second win for the up-and-coming 23XI Racing team owned by Michael J...
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Oakland A’s 5, Detroit Tigers 3 New York Yankees 15, Chicago WHITE Sox 7 Cubs were off A’s 5, Tigers 3 – Brown hits go-ahead HR in 8th, A's take 4 of 5 from Tigers Seth Brown hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3. Michael Fulmer got the first two outs of the eighth, but Jed Lowrie drew a walk and Brown homered. The Tigers have lost nine of 10. Oakland came to Comerica Park this week with a nine-game losing streak, but won four times in an unusual five-game series. The Athletics’ only loss came when they were the official home team in the first game of Tuesday’s doubleheader — a game they were originally supposed to host before the season’s first series was postponed by the lockout. Miguel Cabera made it 3-all in the Detroit sixth with his 601st career double, tying Barry Bonds for 17th all-time. Yankees 15, White Sox 7 – Stanton homers twice as Yankees beat White Sox 15-7 Giancarlo Stanton homered twice and drove in six runs, and the New York Yankees used a seven-run eighth inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 15-7 for their fourth straight victory. Aaron Judge and Josh Donaldson also connected for major league-leading New York in the opener of an eight-game trip. Judge had four RBIs and Donaldson drove in three runs. Led by its relentless lineup, New York won for the 16th time in 18 games. Stanton and Co. are off to the franchise’s best start since the Yankees also opened 23-8 in 2003. Tonight Baltimore (Lyles 2-2) at Detroit (Rodriguez 0-2), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 N.Y. Yankees (Cole 2-0) at Chicago White Sox (Velasquez 2-2), 8:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Smyly 1-3) at Arizona (Davies 1-1), 9:40 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – 2nd Round Last Night Miami Heat 99, Philadelphia 76ers 90 (MIA Wins 4-2) Dallas Mavericks 113, Phoenix Suns 86 (Series Tied 3-3) Tonight Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks, 7:30 p.m. (MIL Leads 3-2) Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 10:00 p.m. (GSW Leads 3-2) NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – 1st Round Last Night Boston Bruins 5, Carolina Hurricanes 2 (Series Tied 3-3) Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 3 – OT (Series Tied 3-3) St. Louis Blues 5, Minnesota Wild 1 (STL Wins 4-2) Edmonton Oilers 4, Los Angeles Kings 2 (Series Tied 3-3) Tonight New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins, 7:00 p.m. (PIT Leads 3-2) Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals, 7:30 p.m. (FLA Leads 3-2) Calgary Flames at Dallas Stars, 9:30 p.m. (CGY Leads 3-2) Saturday Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes, 4:30 p.m. (Game 7) Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:00 p.m. (Game 7) Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers, 10:00 p.m. (Game 7) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Indiana Fever at New York Liberty, 8:00 p.m. Saturday Chicago Sky at Minnesota Lynx, 8:00 p.m. NFL – Rams to host Bills to open NFL season; Broncos at Seattle To the Super Bowl winner goes the spoils of opening the entire schedule at home. So the Los Angeles Rams will host the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night, Sept. 8, to begin the 2022 season. It’s a juicy matchup of the team generally considered the title favorite by oddsmakers in the Bills traveling to SoFi Stadium, where the Rams won the championship over Cincinnati in February. CHICAGO BEARS 2022 SCHEDULE Sept. 11: vs. San Francisco Sept. 18: at Green Bay (SNF) Sept. 25: vs. Houston Oct. 2: at New York Giants Oct. 9: at Minnesota Oct. 13: vs. Washington (TNF) Oct.
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Oakland A’s 9, Detroit Tigers 0 Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox, PPD - Covid Chicago Cubs 7, San Diego Padres 5 A’s 9, Tigers 0 – Logue pitches gem in 2nd start, A's pound Tigers 9-0 Zach Logue pitched seven scoreless innings in his second major league start and the Oakland Athletics spoiled the debut of Joey Wentz by thumping the floundering Detroit Tigers 9-0. Sean Murphy and Kevin Smith each drove in two runs and Christian Bethancourt supplied three hits, two runs scored and an RBI for the A’s. Oakland, which entered Detroit on a nine-game losing streak, is 3-1 in the five-game series. The Tigers have lost eight of their last nine, scoring two runs or less in each of those defeats. Guardians at White Sox, PPD/Covid – COVID outbreak postpones Guardians-White Sox game Major League Baseball has its first coronavirus-related postponement of the season. Today’s series finale in Chicago between the White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians has been called off due to a COVID-19 outbreak in Cleveland’s clubhouse. Manager Terry Francona was among those testing positive. MLB said there were “multiple positive COVID-19 tests” within Cleveland’s organization and the game was postponed to allow for more testing and contact tracing. Francona tested positive a few hours before the scheduled first pitch. The team said the 63-year-old wasn’t showing any symptoms. Cubs 7, Padres 5 – Rivas' key hit vs hometown Padres lifts Cubs to 7-5 win Alfonso Rivas hit a tiebreaking two-run single against his hometown team in the eighth inning, and the banged-up Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 7-5. Rivas came up with the bases loaded and singled to center off Luis García. The Padres announced during the game that manager Bob Melvin had prostate surgery and is expected to make a full recovery. Melvin said Tuesday that he hoped to miss only the first six games of the Padres’ forthcoming nine-game road trip. Willson Contreras homered for the Cubs, who took two of three in the series. Today Oakland (Kaprielian 0-2) at Detroit (Brieske 0-2), 1:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 12:50 N.Y. Yankees (Gil 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 3-1), 8:10 p.m. Cubs are off MLB – Cubs SS Hoerner leaves game after colliding with umpire Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner has exited a game against the San Diego Padres with a sore right ankle an inning after colliding with second base umpire Dan Iassogna in center field. Hoerner was on the ground in pain after the collision in the first inning and was tended to by a trainer. He stayed in the game and batted in the second, striking out. He was replaced in the bottom half of the inning by Ildemaro Vargas. Hoerner was running out to take the throw from Jason Heyward after Jurickson Profar hit a flyball over the center fielder’s head for a triple when the collision occurred. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – 2nd Round Last Night Milwaukee Bucks 110, Boston Celtics 107 (MIL Leads 3-2) Memphis Grizzlies 134, Golden State Warriors 95 (GSW Leads 3-2) Tonight Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 p.m. (MIA Leads 3-2) Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks, 9:30 p.m. (PHX Leads 3-2) NBA – Jokic takes MVP honors again Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has won the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award for a second consecutive season, making four straight MVPs for foreign-born players. The Serbian big man beat out two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks and 76ers center Joel Embiid in the first all-international list of finalists. Jokic averaged 27.1 points on 58% shooting while providing 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – 1st Round Last Night New York Rangers 5,
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 6, Oakland A’s 0 – Game 1 Oakland A’s 4, Detroit Tigers 1 – Game 2 Chicago White Sox 4, Cleveland Guardians 1 San Diego Padres 5, Chicago Cubs 4 Tigers 6, A’s 0 / A’s 4, Tigers 1 – Road teams sweep unusual A's-Tigers doubleheader Tarik Skubal led the Tigers to a 6-0 win over Oakland as the visiting team in the opener of a unique doubleheader caused by Major League Baseball’s lockout. With the Athletics as the visiting team in the second game, 25-year-old Adrian Martinez (1-0) pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his major league debut to help Oakland to a 4-1 victory. In a matchup of last-place teams, Detroit ended a 27-inning scoreless streak in the opener. Oakland (12-19) then won for the second time in 12 games and sent the Tigers (9-21) to their seventh loss in eight games. White Sox 4, Guardians 1 – Sheets homers, Anderson 2 RBIs, White Sox top Guardians 4-1 Gavin Sheets homered in his second straight game, Tim Anderson had three hits and 2 RBIs and the Chicago White Sox shook off the previous night’s big collapse by beating the Cleveland Guardians 4-1. Starter Lucas Giolito went seven innings and gave up just the one run that came on a Josh Naylor homer to win his second straight start. He allowed six hits, struck out five and walked one. The White Sox won their seventh of eight games. Naylor had two hits. Cleveland starter Cal Quantrill went 6 1/3 innings, allowing four runs and 10 hits. Padres 5, Cubs 4 – Machado, Padres beat Cubs 5-4 in Clevinger's return Manny Machado hit a go-ahead double in the sixth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 hours after finding out manager Bob Melvin will have prostate surgery. Melvin announced before the game that he’ll have surgery Wednesday. He said he doesn’t think he has cancer, “but they won’t know until they get in there.” Mike Clevinger pitched well for 4 1/3 innings in his first start at Petco Park since late in the 2020 season. He missed last season while rehabbing after Tommy John surgery. Chicago’s Wade Miley lasted three innings in his Cubs debut. Today Cleveland (Civale 1-2) at Chicago White Sox (Velasquez 2-2), 2:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (TBD) at San Diego (Martinez 2-2), 4:10 p.m. Oakland (Logue 1-1) at Detroit (Wentz 0-0), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 MLB – Cubs' Rivas gets HR when ball bounces out of rookie's glove Alfonso Rivas of the Chicago Cubs got a two-run homer when his fly ball to deep center field bounced out of the glove of rookie Jose Azocar and went over the fence.Azocar was starting in place of Gold Glove center fielder Trent Grisham because the Padres were facing lefty Wade Miley. Azocar slumped to the ground in disappointment after the play. Rivas grew up in nearby Chula Vista and went to La Jolla Country Day. His homer tied the game at 2 in the third inning. It was his second and came off Mike Clevinger, who made his first start in San Diego since Sept. 23, 2020.. MLB – White Sox's Jiménez making quick strides from torn hamstring Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jiménez says he is making quick strides in his recovery from a torn hamstring. Jiménez says he is coming along sooner than expected. He is pain free and has been running and swinging. Jiménez was injured trying to beat out a grounder at Minnesota on April 23. The 25-year-old slugger felt it as he was running toward the base. He then stretched for the bag, stumbled and was taken from the field on a cart. Jiménez had surgery a few days later, and the White Sox said he would be out six to eight weeks. MLB – Anderson suspension dropped in MLB settlement, fine remains Major League Baseball dropped the one-game suspension of Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson for giving fans the middle finger during a game on April 20 as part of a settlement with the players’ association.
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Oakland A’s 2, Detroit Tigers 0 Cleveland Guardians 12, Chicago White Sox 9 – 11 Innings Chicago Cubs 6, San Diego Padres 0 Athletics 2, Tigers 0 – A's beat Tigers 2-0 as Blackburn improves to 4-0 Paul Blackburn threw 6 2/3 strong innings to improve to 4-0 as the Oakland A’s shutout the Detroit Tigers 2-0 to snap a season-high nine-game losing streak. Tony Kemp hit a solo home run in the third and Chad Pinder added an RBI single in the fourth. Blackburn gave up four hits and struck out three before leaving in the seventh inning. Despite walking two batters, rookie Dany Jiménez escaped damage and earned his fifth save to finish off the four-hitter. Guardians 12, White Sox 9 – F/11 – Naylor powers big comeback, Guardians stun White Sox in 11 Josh Naylor hit a tying grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning and a three-run homer in the 11th, powering a huge comeback that carried the Cleveland Guardians to a wild 12-9 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Naylor also had a run-scoring double in the eighth and finished with eight RBIs for the Guardians, who stunned Chicago by rallying from an 8-2 deficit in the ninth aided by two White Sox errors. Andrés Giménez led off the inning with a homer and then doubled home a run in the 10th as the Guardians snapped Chicago’s six-game winning streak. Cubs 6, Padres 0 – Hendricks brilliant for 8 2/3 innings as Cubs snap skid Kyle Hendricks came within one out of three-hit shutout for the Chicago Cubs, who beat the listless San Diego Padres 6-0 to snap a season-high five-game losing streak. Manager David Ross came out to get Hendricks after he got Jurickson Profar to fly out to left on his 116th pitch. Hendricks struck out rookie José Azocar to open the ninth and walked Jake Cronenworth on six pitches before going to a full count against Profar. Scott Effros came on and retired Manny Machado. Hendricks (2-3) didn’t allow a runner to reach scoring position. Today Oakland (Montas 2-2) at Detroit (Skubal 1-2), 1:10 p.m. – Game 1 WSJM/WCSY 12:50 (Game 1, Oakland is the home team) Oakland (Martinez 0-0) at Detroit (Faedo 0-0), 4:40 p.m. – Game 2 WSJM/WCSY Cleveland (Quantrill 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 1-1), 8:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Miley 0-0) at San Diego (Clevinger 0-0), 9:40 p.m. MLB – MLB plans London games in 2023, 2024 and 2026 Major League Baseball plans to play regular-season games in London in 2023, 2024 and 2026. The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox split two games at London’s Olympic Stadium in June 2019. The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs were scheduled to play there in June 2020, but those games were canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. MLB plans to hold a Home Run Derby at London’s Crystal Palace Park on July 9 this year. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – 2nd Round Last Night Boston Celtics 116, Milwaukee Bucks 108 (Series Tied 2-2) Golden State Warriors 101, Memphis Grizzlies 98 (GSW Leads 3-1) Tonight Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. (Series Tied 2-2) Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns, 10:00 p.m. (Series Tied 2-2) NBA – Suns coach: NBA should consider families-only seats at games Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams says the NBA should consider having a special section in the stands reserved for the families of visiting teams in the wake of Chris Paul’s family being harassed during a playoff game in Dallas. The incident happened Sunday during Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Dallas Mavericks and Suns. The Mavericks said afterward that they were aware of an incident between a fan and Paul’s family at American Airlines Center and that the fan was ejected. Paul tweeted about the incident after it happened but didn’t speak to the media following practice M...
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Houston Astros 5, Detroit Tigers 0 Chicago White Sox 3, Boston Red Sox 2 Los Angeles Dodgers 7, Chicago Cubs 1 Astros 5, Tigers 0 – Grand slam by Diaz vs. Tigers helps Astros to 7-0 homestand Aledmys Díaz hit a grand slam, Jake Odorizzi threw five innings of one-hit ball and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 for a four-game sweep and their seventh straight win. Díaz’s second home run of the season came in the third inning on a 92 mph fastball from Tigers reliever Drew Hutchison. It went 347 feet to left-center field, scoring José Altuve, Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez for a 4-0 lead. Houston finished a red-hot homestand against Seattle and Detroit 7-0. When the homestand began, they were 11-11. White Sox 3, Red Sox 2 – Abreu gets 2-run double; White Sox complete sweep over BoSox Dallas Keuchel halted his three-start losing streak with six solid innings, José Abreu hit a two-run double and the Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 for their season-high sixth straight victory. Leury García added an RBI single for the White Sox, who moved over .500 for the first time since April 20 and completed a 5-0 road trip, including three wins at Fenway Park. Christian Vázquez had an RBI single for Boston, which has lost a season-most five straight and 14 of 18. Dodgers 7, Cubs 1 – Buehler stars in 100th career start as Dodgers sweep Cubs Walker Buehler pitched seven sparkling innings in his 100th career start, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 7-1 for their sixth consecutive victory. Buehler improved to 3-0 with a 0.43 ERA over his last three outings. The right-hander allowed one run and four hits, struck out six and walked two. Cody Bellinger had three hits for Los Angeles, and Justin Turner and Freddie Freeman each contributed a sacrifice fly. Chicago lost for the 14th time in 17 games. It managed just three runs and 15 hits in the three-game sweep by Los Angeles. Tonight Oakland (Blackburn 3-0) at Detroit (Pineda 1-1), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Cleveland (Plesac 1-3) at Chicago White Sox (Kopech 0-0), 8:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 1-3) at San Diego (Gore 2-0), 9:40 p.m. MLB – Cubs scratch RHP Marcus Stroman, put him on IL The Chicago Cubs scratched Marcus Stroman for their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and then lost starter Justin Steele to a left hand injury. Stroman was placed on the injured list without a designation, likely meaning the right-hander was shelved by a COVID-19-related issue. Steele stepped in, making his first appearance since April 30. But he was checked on by manager David Ross and a trainer before the fifth inning, and then walked off the mound after a short conversation. MLB – White Sox eager for Moncada The scraped-up White Sox hope third baseman Yoán Moncada can make his season debut when Chicago opens a three-game home series against Cleveland. The 26-year-old Moncada has been out since the last week of spring training with a strained right oblique, one of several key players sidelined for the South Siders this season. The White Sox have won six straight to climb back over .500 for the first time since April 20 despite still missing sluggers Eloy Jiménez and Andrew Vaughn and starter Lance Lynn. Right-hander Michael Kopech will start the opener Monday night against the Guardians’ Zach Plesac. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – 2nd Round Last Night Dallas Mavericks 111, Phoenix Suns 104 (Series Tied 2-2) Philadelphia 76ers 116, Miami Heat 108 (Series Tied 2-2) Tonight Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks, 7:30 p.m. (MIL Leads 2-1) Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors, 10:00 p.m. (GSW Leads 2-1) NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – 1st Round Yesterday
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MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Houston Astros 3, Detroit Tigers 2 Cubs and White Sox were off Astros 3, Tigers 2 – Tucker's RBI in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win over Tigers Jose Altuve and rookie Jeremy Peña hit solo homers and Kyle Tucker’s RBI single in the ninth inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. Yordan Alvarez singled off Gregory Soto with no outs in the ninth and was replaced by pinch-runner Chas McCormick. Yuli Gurriel walked before Tucker singled on a groundball to center field to score McCormick and give Houston its fourth straight victory. Tucker’s hit helped the Astros bounce back after closer Ryan Pressly blew the save in the top of the inning in his return from the injured list. Today L.A. Dodgers (Anderson 2-0) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 1-3), 2:20 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Velasquez 1-2) at Boston (Eovaldi 1-0), 7:10 p.m. Detroit (Brieske 0-1) at Houston (Garcia 1-1), 8:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 7:50 MLB – White Sox place Vaughn on 10-day IL with bruised right hand The Chicago White Sox have placed outfielder Andrew Vaughn on the 10-day injured list because of a bruised right hand. Vaughn has not played since he was struck by a pitch from Los Angeles Angels right-hander Mike Mayers last week. He is batting .283 with four home runs and a team-leading 12 RBIs in 16 games. The White Sox also recalled infielder Danny Mendick from Triple-A Charlotte. The White Sox have won three straight. They open a three-game series at Boston on Friday. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – 1st Round Last Night New York Rangers 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 2 (Series Tied 1-1) Florida Panthers 5, Washington Capitals 1 (Series Tied 1-1) Colorado Avalanche 2, Nashville Predators 1 – OT (COL Leads 2-0) Dallas Stars 2, Calgary Flames 0 (Series Tied 1-1) Tonight Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins, 7:00 p.m. (CAR Leads 2-0) Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:30 p.m. (Series Tied 1-1) Minnesota Wild at St. Louis Blues, 9:30 p.m. (Series Tied 1-1) Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings, 10:00 p.m. (Series Tied 1-1) NHL – Bettman says Quenneville hasn't approached NHL about return If three-time Stanley Cup winner Joel Quenneville is looking to return to coaching next season, he hasn’t told NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman of that plan. And Bettman would certainly be in the loop on that news. Quenneville resigned as Florida’s coach back in October when specifics of how the Chicago Blackhawks mishandled allegations that a player was sexually abused by an assistant coach there in 2010 during the team’s run to the Stanley Cup that season. Quenneville was Chicago’s head coach when the abuse occurred. Part of the NHL-imposed conditions surrounding any plan Quenneville has to return to the league will be approval from Bettman. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – 2nd Round Tonight Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 p.m. (MIA Leads 2-0) Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks, 9:30 p.m. (PHX Leads 2-0) NBA – Ben Simmons has successful back surgery, Nets announce Ben Simmons underwent what was determined to be a successful back surgery in Los Angeles. The Brooklyn Nets are hoping that he is fully recovered before the start of training camp this fall. Simmons will need about three weeks for an “initial recovery period,” the Nets say, before he can start his rehabilitation program. The procedure Simmons had was called a microdiscectomy, in which a small fragment of a herniated disc is removed to relieve pressure on the spinal column. Training camp will start in late September. NFL – Cowboys' Jerry Jones 'home and fine' after reported crash
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 – Game 1 Pittsburgh Pirates 7, Detroit Tigers 2 – Game 2 Chicago White Sox 4, Chicago Cubs 3 Tigers 3, Pirates 2 – Pirates 7, Tigers 2 – Pirates beat up Tigers' bullpen to split doubleheader Bryan Reynolds doubled in Pittsburgh’s two-run seventh inning, and the Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2 to split a doubleheader. The Tigers won the first game 3-2 with the help of two key errors by the Pirates. After pitching 4 2/3 scoreless innings in the first game, the Tigers’ bullpen struggled in the nightcap. Gemel had five hits in across the two games. Tigers reliever Drew Hutchinson (0-2) got the loss in the second game, while Alex Lange got the win in the first. Pirates reliever Zach Thompson got the win in the first game, and Bryse Wilson was charged with the loss. White Sox 4, Cubs 3 – Giolito gets help in pitching White Sox past Cubs 4-3 Lucas Giolito struck out 10, Luis Robert made a game-saving catch and Matt Foster worked out of a major jam as the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 at Wrigley Field. José Abreu and Leury García homered for the White Sox, who overcame an early 3-1 deficit. Giolito reached double digits in strikeouts for the 14th time since joining the White Sox in 2017. He allowed three hits in 5 2/3 innings, including home runs by Nico Hoerner and Patrick Wisdom in the second. Tonight Detroit (Skubal 1-2) at Houston (Urquidy 2-1), 8:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 7:50 Cubs and White Sox are off NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – 1st Round Last Night Carolina Hurricanes 5, Boston Bruins 2 (CAR Leads 2-0) Tampa Bay Lightning 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 2 (Series Tied 1-1) Minnesota Wild 6, St. Louis Blues 2 (Series Tied 1-1) Edmonton Oilers 6, Los Angeles Kings 0 (Series Tied 1-1) Tonight Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers, 7:00 p.m. (PIT Leads 1-0) Washington Capitals at Florida Panthers, 7:30 p.m. (WAS Leads 1-0) Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche, 9:30 p.m. (COL Leads 1-0) Dallas Stars at Calgary Flames, 10:00 p.m. (CGY Leads 1-0) NHL – Turner Sports prepared for their first Stanley Cup Playoffs Turner Sports and ESPN are carrying the NHL playoffs after they aired for 16 years on NBC and NBCSN. TNT and TBS get their first games on Thursday after ESPN and ESPN2 carried the first three nights. TNT and TBS will televise up to 49 games during the playoffs. Turner Sports and ESPN will split the first and second rounds. Each will have a conference final. The Stanley Cup Final will be on ABC this year. The biggest change from NBC is the studio show. ESPN and Turner each have a more irreverent tone. Early ratings are positive. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – 2nd Round Last Night Miami Heat 119, Philadelphia 76ers 103 (MIA Leads 2-0) Phoenix Suns 129, Dallas Mavericks 109 (PHX Leads 2-0) Tonight No games tonight NFL – Tampa Bay, Seattle to meet in 1st NFL game in Germany The first regular-season NFL game in Germany will be between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Seattle Seahawks at the home of soccer club Bayern Munich. The NFL says the game will take place at the Allianz Arena on Nov. 13. Frankfurt will also be staging a regular-season game in Germany during the next four years. The schedule for the three NFL games in London next season has also been announced. The Green Bay Packers will become the final team to play in Europe when they take on the New York Giants on Oct. 9 at the home of Premier League soccer team Tottenham. Olympics – Biden says Olympians brought a bit of unity to weary nation
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Chicago White Sox 3, Chicago Cubs 1 Pittsburgh Pirates at Detroit Tigers, PPD to today White Sox 3, Cubs 1 – Anderson homers as White Sox beat Cubs 3-1 at rainy Wrigley Tim Anderson homered and José Abreu made two nice plays at first base, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 at rainy, chilly Wrigley Field. Looking to dig themselves out of a rough start, the banged-up White Sox won for the third time in four games. Michael Kopech pitched four-plus scoreless innings, and Jake Burger had two hits. Anderson led off the third with a drive to right-center on Keegan Thompson’s first pitch of the inning, making it 3-0 with his fourth homer. The dynamic shortstop is batting .359 in his last 10 games. Pirates at Tigers, PPD – Pirates-Tigers game rained out, doubleheader Wednesday The game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers has been rained out. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader Wednesday. The postponement at Comerica Park was announced several hours before the game was supposed to begin. Pittsburgh and Detroit will start at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday in a straight doubleheader. Today Pittsburgh (Peters 3-0) at Detroit (Pineda 1-1), 1:10 p.m. – Game 1 WSJM/WCSY 12:50 Pittsburgh (Quintana 0-1) at Detroit (Faedo 0-0), 4:40 p.m. – Game 2 WSJM/WCSY Chicago White Sox (Giolito 0-1) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 1-2), 7:40 p.m. MLB – Cubs place LHP Drew Smyly on bereavement list The Chicago Cubs have placed left-hander Drew Smyly on the bereavement list and brought up right-hander Robert Gsellman from Triple-A Iowa. Smyly was slated to start against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field. Right-hander Scott Effross got the call instead, beginning a bullpen day for the Cubs. Left-hander Locke St. John was designated for assignment. He was optioned to Iowa on Sunday. MLB – From stadium to sea, LA Dodgers unveil All-Star Game plans The Los Angeles Dodgers have unveiled plans for this summer's MLB All-Star Game. The franchise will be hosting for the first time since 1980. Dodger Stadium, LA Live in downtown Los Angeles and the Santa Monica Pier will be backdrops for events running from July 15 to July 19. The Dodgers plan to honor Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball's color barrier with the franchise 75 years ago. His widow, Rachel, turns 100 on July 19, the same day as the All-Star Game. The Home Run Derby is July 18. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – 1st Round Last Night Pittsburgh Penguins 4, New York Rangers 3 – 3 OT (PIT Leads 1-0) Washington Capitals 4, Florida Panthers 2 (WAS Leads 1-0) Colorado Avalanche 7, Nashville Predators 2 (COL Leads 1-0) Calgary Flames 1, Dallas Stars 0 (CGY Leads 1-0) Tonight Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00 p.m. (CAR Leads 1-0) Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:30 p.m. (TOR Leads 1-0) St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild, 9:30 p.m. (STL Leads 1-0) Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers, 10:00 p.m. (LAK Leads 1-0) NHL – Derek King remains in running for Blackhawks coaching job Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson says interim coach Derek King remains in the running for the full-time job. The Blackhawks announced over the weekend that assistants Marc Crawford and Rob Cookson will not return to the organization next season. But Davidson says that doesn’t impact King’s situation at all. Davidson, who took over as general manager when the team dropped his interim tag on March 1, says he would like to hire a head coach by mid-July. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – 2nd Round Tonight Boston Celtics 109, Milwaukee Bucks 86 (Series Tied 1-1)
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MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Chicago White Sox 3, Los Angeles Angels 0 Tigers and Cubs were off White Sox 3, Angels 0 – Cease, White Sox shut down Trout, Angels; Ohtani pinch hits Dylan Cease struck out 11 to match a career best and gave up just one hit in seven sparkling innings, propelling the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Three-time AL MVP Mike Trout struck out in all four at-bats, three against Cease. The Angels star, who homered and doubled in a win Sunday, fanned against Liam Hendriks to end the game. Angels two-way start Shohei Ohtani didn’t start, a day after making an early exit because of groin tightness. The reigning AL MVP grounded out as a pinch-hitter in the eighth. The White Sox won for the third time in 12 games. Los Angeles has won seven of nine. Tonight Pittsburgh (Wilson 0-0) at Detroit (Pineda 1-1), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Kopech 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Smyly 1-2), 7:40 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – 2nd Round Last Night Miami Heat 106, Philadelphia 76ers 92 (MIA Leads 1-0) Phoenix Suns 121, Dallas Mavericks 114 (PHX Leads 1-0) Tonight Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics, 7:00 p.m. (MIL Leads 1-0) Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies, 9:30 p.m. (GSW Leads 1-0) NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – 1st Round Last Night Carolina Hurricanes 5, Boston Bruins 1 (CAR Leads 1-0) Toronto Maple Leafs 5, Tampa Bay Lightning 0 (TOR Leads 1-0) St. Louis Blues 4, Minnesota Wild 0 (STL Leads 1-0) Los Angeles Kings 4, Edmonton Oilers 3 (LAK Leads 1-0) Tonight Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers, 7:00 p.m. (Game 1) Washington Capitals at Florida Panthers, 7:30 p.m. (Game 1) Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche, 9:30 p.m. (Game 1) Dallas Stars at Calgary Flames, 10:00 p.m. (Game 1) NASCAR – Chase Elliott wins at Dover to snap 26-race winless streak Chase Elliott snapped a 26-race winless streak when the 2020 NASCAR champion pulled away down the stretch to win the rain-delayed Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway. Elliott led the final 53 laps and won his 14th career Cup race. He made it another win for Hendrick Motorsports on the mile concrete track. Elliott followed teammate Alex Bowman’s checkered flag a year ago, and a Hendrick driver won for the 22nd time at Dover. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was second and had his first top-five finish of the season for JTG Daugherty Racing. Ross Chastain was third for Trackhouse Racing. Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell finished fourth. The race was red-flagged Sunday with teammates Kyle Larson and Elliott sitting first and second. NFL – NFL clears Browns after former coach said team tanked games An independent investigation launched by the NFL found no evidence the Cleveland Browns purposely lost games during the 2016 and 2017 seasons as former coach Hue Jackson claimed. The league said that a 60-day independent review determined “none of the allegations could be substantiated.” Former U.S. Attorney and SEC Chair Mary Jo White led the investigative team. Jackson went 3-36-1 in two-plus seasons for Cleveland before he was fired eight games into the 2018 season. In February, Jackson said Browns owner Dee and Jimmy Haslam incentivized people in the organization to lose over a four-year period. NCAAFB – Big Ten – Huskers’ Frost to sit out 5 days in ’22 season for violation Scott Frost will not be allowed to perform his coaching duties for five consecutive days this football season as part of Nebraska’s negotiated settlement with the NCAA for allowing an unauthorized staff member to do hands-...
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Los Angeles Dodgers 6, Detroit Tigers 3 Los Angeles Angels 6, Chicago White Sox 5 Chicago Cubs 2, Milwaukee Brewers 0 Dodgers 6, Tigers 3 – Dodgers beat Tigers 6-3; Cabrera hits 503rd homer Walker Buehler pitched five scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 and overcame Miguel Cabrera’s 503rd career home run and his first this season. Cabrera hit a two-run homer off reliever Phil Bickford in the eighth inning to help the Tigers avoid the shutout. Cabrera got his 3,000th career hit last week and on Sunday tied George Brett for 18th in major league history with 1,119 extra-base hits. Buehler scattered six hits and struck out five and walked one. Tigers starter Eduardo Rodriguez allowed eight hits and gave up six runs, four earned, in 5 2/3 innings. Angels 6, White Sox 5 – Trout HR, Lorenzen, Angels hold off Chisox; DH Ohtani exits Mike Trout homered, doubled and scored three runs, Michael Lorenzen pitched into the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Chicago White Sox 6-5 for their seventh win in eight games. Shohei Ohtani had an RBI as the Angels’ designated hitter. The two-way AL MVP went 0 for 3 and exited in the ninth inning because of tightness in his right groin. Lorenzen took a 6-0 lead and a bid for his first career complete game into the ninth before the White Sox scored five times in a wild finish. Ryan Tepera, the Angels’ third pitcher of the inning, retired Gavin Sheets on a bases-loaded grounder for the final out. Chicago has lost 11 of 13. Cubs 2, Brewers 0 – Stroman outpitches Burnes, Cubs beat Brewers to avoid sweep Marcus Stroman threw two-hit ball for seven innings, outpitching Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes and leading the Chicago Cubs over the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0. Patrick Wisdom homered as the Cubs ended a four-game losing streak. They had been outscored 20-2 in dropping the first two games of the series at Milwaukee. Stroman earned his first win for his new team in his fifth start. Pitching on his 31st birthday, he struck out five and walked one. Burnes struck out 10 in seven innings, giving up four hits. He retired the first 13 batters before Wisdom homered in the fifth. Today L.A. Angels (Sandoval 1-0) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 2-1), 2:10 p.m. Tigers and Cubs are off MLB – Batting average dips slightly, power way down across MLB The Major League Baseball batting average this April was a lousy .231, once again on pace to fall under the record low of .237 set in The Year of the Pitcher in 1968. After several years of surging home run totals, batters are slugging a measly .369 and averaging 4.03 runs per game, both lows for baseball since the strike-altered 1981 season. Ripple effects from labor strife are a suspect in this year’s offensive downturn. So, too, is the baseball, of course, along with caveats about cold weather and small samples. There’s one area of universal agreement, and it's that pitching has become exceptionally good. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – 2nd Round Yesterday Milwaukee Bucks 101, Boston Celtics 89 (MIL Leads 1-0) Golden State Warriors 117, Memphis Grizzlies 116 (GSW Leads 1-0) Tonight Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. (Game 1) Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns, 10:00 p.m. (Game 1) NASCAR – Rain postpones NASCAR Cup race at Dover to Monday Rain postponed Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway to Monday. Dover got in only 78 laps before the race was red flagged. The race resumes at noon Monday. Hendrick Motorsports teammates Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott starting 1-2. Ryan Blaney is third, Martin Truex Jr. is fourth and William Byron fifth. Dover will hold a Monday race for the fourth time in 104 career Cup races.
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NFL Draft – Lions take Hutchinson at No. 2, trade up to take Williams The Detroit Lions have selected Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson with the No. 2 pick, addressing a desperate need with a hometown star. The 6-foot-6, 265-pound edge rusher was a sack-master for the Wolverines whose consistency and relentlessness helped lead them to their first College Football Playoff. Detroit also traded up to take Alabama receiver Jameson Williams at No. 12 overall. Hutchinson was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy this past season for the Wolverines.
1 Jacksonville Jaguars Travon Walker DE Georgia
2 Detroit Lions Aidan Hutchinson DE Michigan
3 Houston Texans Derek Stingley Jr. CB LSU
4 New York Jets Ahmad Gardner CB Cincinnati
5 New York Giants Kayvon Thibodeaux DE Oregon
6 Carolina Panthers Ikem Ekwonu OT NC State
7 New York Giants Evan Neal OT Alabama
8 Atlanta Falcons Drake London WR USC
9 Seattle Seahawks Charles Cross OT Mississippi State
10 New York Jets Garrett Wilson WR Ohio State
11 New Orleans Saints Chris Olave WR Ohio State
12 Detroit Lions Jameson Williams WR Alabama
13 Philadelphia Eagles Jordan Davis DT Georgia
14 Baltimore Ravens Kyle Hamilton S Notre Dame
15 Houston Texans Kenyon Green OG Texas A&M
16 Washington Commanders Jahan Dotson WR Penn State
17 Los Angeles Chargers Zion Johnson OG Boston College
18 Tennessee Titans Treylon Burks WR Arkansas
19 New Orleans Saints Trevor Penning OT Northern Iowa
20 Pittsburgh Steelers Kenny Pickett QB Pittsburgh
21 Kansas City Chiefs Trent McDuffie CB Washington
22 Green Bay Packers Quay Walker LB Georgia
23 Buffalo Bills Kaiir Elam CB Florida
24 Dallas Cowboys Tyler Smith OT Tulsa
25 Baltimore Ravens Tyler Linderbaum C Iowa
26 New York Jets Jermaine Johnson II DE Florida State
27 Jacksonville Jaguars Devin Lloyd LB Utah
28 Green Bay Packers Devonte Wyatt DT Georgia
29 New England Patriots Cole Strange OG Chattanooga
30 Kansas City Chiefs George Karlaftis DE Purdue
31 Cincinnati Bengals Daxton Hill S Michigan
32 Minnesota Vikings Lewis Cine S Georgia
NFL Draft – 9 trades shake up 1st round Two more prominent wide receivers switched teams with Tennessee’s A.J. Brown and Baltimore’s Marquise Brown getting swapped during a dizzying stretch of the NFL draft. The Ravens traded Marquise Brown and the 100th overall pick to Arizona for the 23rd pick in the draft. Then the Titans dealt A.J. Brown to Philadelphia for the 18th and 101st picks. In all, 17 of the 23 picks made between Nos. 7 and 29 in the draft were made by teams that acquired them in trades. Eleven of those picks changed hands in the nine trades made during draft. NFL Draft – Defense 1st, then offense, with receivers a focal point In an NFL draft focused early on stoppers, it was the goers — wide receivers — who stole the spotlight Thursday night. Not simply prospects, either. Yes, the first five selections came on the defensive side of the ball,
THIS WEEK’S MIDWEST FAMILY 'PLAYER OF THE WEEK' IS MADI DOTSON.
MADI IS A FRESHMAN AT SOUTH HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL AND A STARTING CATCHER FOR LADY RAMS SOFTBALL. IN APRIL, MADI WENT 9 FOR 14 WITH 5 SINGLES, 2 DOUBLES AND 2 GRAND SLAMS, ONE OF THEM HER FIRST ‘AT BAT’ OF THE SEASON. SHE HAD 18 RBI’S INCLUDING 7 WALKS AND STRUCK OUT ONLY ONCE. MADI DOTSON IS ALSO INVOLVED IN VOLLEYBALL AND CHOIR AND HOLDS A 3 POINT SIX SEVEN G.P.A. THIS WEEK’S MIDWEST FAMILY PLAYER OF THE WEEK, MADI DOTSON FROM SOUTH HAVEN.
NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – First Round Last Night Milwaukee Bucks 116, Chicago Bulls 100 (MIL Wins 4-1) Golden State Warriors 102, Denver Nuggets 98 (GSW Wins 4-1) Bucks 116, Bulls 100 – Bucks rout Bulls 116-100 in Game 5, advance to face Celtics Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and nine rebounds and the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks routed the Chicago Bulls 116-100 on Wednesday night to finish off the first-round series in five games. The third-seeded Bucks advanced to face second-seeded Boston in the Eastern Conference semifinals, with Game 1 on Sunday in Boston. The Celtics swept Brooklyn. After splitting the first two games, the Bucks won the last three by an average margin of 23.3 points. They won those three games without Khris Middleton, the All-Star who sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee during the fourth quarter of Game 2. Patrick Williams scored 23 points for Chicago. Tonight Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors, 7:00 p.m. (PHI Leads 3-2) Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans, 7:30 p.m. (PHX Leads 3-2) Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz, 10:00 p.m. (DAL Leads 3-2) MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Minnesota Twins 5, Detroit Tigers 0 Chicago White Sox 7, Kansas City Royals 3 Chicago Cubs 6, Atlanta Braves 3 – 10 Innings Twins 5, Tigers 0 – Ryan's arm, Kepler's bat lead Twins past Tigers 5-0 Joe Ryan threw seven innings of one-hit ball and Max Kepler stayed hot with a pair of home runs as the streaking Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-0. Ryan Jeffers homered, doubled and drove in three runs for the Twins, who won their sixth game in a row. Michael Pineda took the loss for Detroit. He gave up four runs, including all three Twins homers, in five innings against his former team. Ryan was dominant from the start, holding the Tigers hitless until Miguel Cabrera laced a single in the fourth. The right-hander walked just one batter and struck out nine, two shy of his career high. He extended his scoreless streak to 17 2/3 innings and lowered his ERA to 1.17. White Sox 7, Royals 3 – Vaughn homers as White Sox stop slide by topping Royals 7-3 Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox stopped an eight-game slide with a 7-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. The winning rally for the White Sox started when Danny Mendick and Tim Anderson hit consecutive two-out singles off Collin Snider. Scott Barlow then came in, and Vaughn drove his first pitch into the home bullpen in left. The White Sox added another run in the eighth when Leury García scampered home on Reese McGuire’s double-play grounder. Cubs 6, Braves 3 – F/10 – Contreras, Wisdom come through in 10th, Cubs beat Braves 6-3 Willson Contreras gave Chicago the lead with a run-scoring double in the 10th inning, Patrick Wisdom followed with a two-run homer, and the Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3. Contreras lined his double to the left field wall off Tyler Matzek to drive in automatic runner Ian Happ. After Frank Schwindel struck out, Wisdom launched a drive into the left-center seats for his third homer of the season. The Cubs recovered after right-hander Mychal Givens blew a 3-1 lead in the eighth. Dansby Swanson tied the game with a two-out, two-run single to right. David Robertson relieved Givens and got the win. Today Detroit (Skubal 1-1) at Minnesota (Ober 1-1), 1:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 12:50 Kansas City (Keller 0-2) at Chicago White Sox (Kopech 0-0), 2:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Smyly 1-1) at Atlanta (Wright 2-0), 7:20 p.m. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Chicago Blackhawks 4, Vegas Golden Knights 3 - Shootout Blackhawks 4, Golden Knights 3 – SO – Johnson scores in SO, Blackhawks beat Golden Knights 4-3
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Minnesota Twins 5, Detroit Tigers 4 Kansas City Royals 6, Chicago White Sox 0 Atlanta Braves 3, Chicago Cubs 1 Twins 5, Tigers 4 – Tigers throw it away: Wild toss in 9th gives Twins crazy win Detroit catcher Eric Haase made a throwing error on a botched rundown, capping a chaotic play that gave the Minnesota Twins two runs for a 5-4 win over the Tigers. Miguel Sanó had the final hit for the Twins — and his ill-advised baserunning wound up helping them win their fifth in a row. The Twins trailed 4-3 when Detroit closer Gregory Soto walked Trevor Larnach and Gio Urshela to start the inning. With one out, Sanó hit a line drive that glanced off right fielder Robbie Grossman’s glove and rolled to the wall for a rocket of a single. Larnach was held up at third base, but Sanó kept running toward second and Twins runners seemed trapped. But Haase throw soared over third baseman Jeimer Candelario’s head and two runs scored. Royals 6, White Sox 0 – Lynch shines as Royals blank slumping White Sox 6-0 Daniel Lynch pitched six crisp innings and the Kansas City Royals handed the Chicago White Sox their eighth straight loss with a 6-0 victory. Bobby Witt Jr. had two hits and Carlos Santana drove in two runs, helping Kansas City stop a four-game slide. The Royals were outscored 22-12 in a sweep at Seattle over the weekend. Lynch allowed two hits, struck out seven and walked two. The White Sox issued 11 walks and committed two more errors, running their major league-leading total to 20. It’s the longest losing streak for Chicago since it dropped eight in a row in June 2018. Braves 3, Cubs 1 – Demeritte, Fried lead Braves to needed win, 3-1 over Cubs Travis Demeritte hit his first big league homer in nearly three years and made a sliding catch to back another strong outing by Max Fried. That gave the Atlanta Braves a much-needed 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The reigning World Series champions won for only the third time in their last eight games. The Cubs have now lost six of seven. Fried pitched four-hit ball over six innings. His only big mistake was a changeup that Ian Happ took deep leading off the third. Demeritte broke up a 1-1 tie in the fifth with a homer into the Chop House restaurant off Marcus Stroman. Today Kansas City (Greinke 0-1) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 2-1), 2:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Leiter Jr. 0-1) at Atlanta (Morton 1-2), 7:20 p.m. Detroit (Pineda 1-0) at Minnesota (Ryan 2-1), 7:40 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 7:20 MLB – White Sox OF Eloy Jiménez has surgery to repair torn tendon Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jiménez has undergone surgery to repair a torn hamstring tendon behind his right knee. The White Sox expect Jiménez to return in six to eight weeks. Jiménez got hurt during Saturday’s 9-2 loss at Minnesota when he stretched for first base while running out a grounder to third. The 25-year-old slugger stumbled after the play and his right knee appeared to lock up. Jiménez’s injury is similar to the one that sidelined White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal for almost two months last season. NCAA – NCAA President Mark Emmert stepping down no later than 2023 NCAA President Mark Emmert is stepping down after 12 years on the job. NCAA Board of Governors Chairman John DeGioia announced the move and said it was by mutual agreement. Emmert will continue to serve in his role until a new president is selected and in place or until June 30, 2023. Emmert was appointed to the job in April 2010. He had led the University of Washington and LSU prior to taking over at the NCAA. The job has changed radically since then. Golf – The Open – Record crowd of nearly 300K expected for Open at St. Andrews The British Open had a modest return of fans last year because of the pandemic. Now it’s full capacity and the R&A expects a record turnout for St. Andrews this summer. Organizers anticipate 290,
This week, Tim Dunaj and Brian Sorenson catch up with Team #4325, The RoboRangers from Cassopolis.
NCAAMBKB – Michigan's Diabate enters draft, Dickinson staying in school Michigan freshman Moussa Diabate is entering the NBA draft. The 6-foot-11 forward announced his plans on Monday, a day after standout center Hunter Dickinson decided to return for his junior season. Diabate started 26 of 32 games for the Wolverines, averaging nine points and six rebounds. He was born in Paris and played high school basketball in Florida. Diabate has until June 1 to withdraw from the draft. The 7-1 Dickinson averaged 18.6 points and 8.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks a game last season, earning second-team All-Big Ten honors. MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Tigers, White Sox, and Cubs were off Tonight Kansas City (Lynch 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Keuchel 1-1), 7:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Stroman 0-2) at Atlanta (Fried 1-2), 7:20 p.m. Detroit (Rodriguez 0-1) at Minnesota (Paddack 0-2), 7:40 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 7:20 MLB – Cabrera could be the last for a while to reach 3,000 hits Miguel Cabrera reached the 3,000-hit mark on a weekend afternoon in front of an adoring crowd at his home ballpark in Detroit. It was a moment worthy of the milestone. It could also be the last time it happens for a while. In an era of high strikeout totals and low batting averages, there aren’t any other players who seem likely to reach 3,000 hits any time soon. In fact, the first few weeks of this season are a reminder of how current trends in baseball could affect which milestones remain in reach for the game’s top players. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Chicago Blackhawks 3, Philadelphia Flyers 1 Blackhawks 3, Flyers 1 – DeBrincat, Lankinen help Blackhawks top Flyers 3-1 Alex DeBrincat scored his 41st goal in the third period and Kevin Lankinen made 33 saves, helping the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 in a matchup of disappointing teams. Jonathan Toews had a goal and an assist as Chicago won for just the fifth time in its last 20 games. Erik Gustafsson also scored, and Dominik Kubalik picked up an assist in his 200th NHL game. Philadelphia lost for the 12th time in its last 16 games. Kevin Hayes scored for the Flyers, and Felix Sandstrom made 30 stops in his fourth NHL start. Tonight Detroit Red Wings at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – First Round Yesterday Boston Celtics 116, Brooklyn Nets 112 (BOS Wins 4-0) Toronto Raptors 103, Philadelphia 76ers 88 (PHI Leads 3-2) Dallas Mavericks 102, Utah Jazz 77 (DAL Leads 3-2) Tonight Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat, 7:00 p.m. (MIA Leads 3-1) Minnesota Timberwolves at Memphis Grizzlies, 7:30 p.m. (Series Tied 2-2) New Orleans Pelicans at Phoenix Suns, 10:00 p.m. (Series Tied 2-2) NBA – Bulls’ Caruso in concussion protocol ahead of Bucks' Game 5 Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso is in the NBA’s concussion protocol and is questionable for Game 5 of the first-round playoff series at Milwaukee. Caruso took an inadvertent hit to the face from the Bucks’ Jevon Carter while trying to get around a pick late in the second quarter on Sunday. He exited with a bloody nose. The Bucks lead 3-1 and will try to wrap up the series at home on Wednesday night. Milwaukee won the past two games in Chicago by a combined 54 points. NFL – Virginia to probe Washington Commanders dealings Virginia’s attorney general has launched an inquiry into the Washington Commanders following allegations of financial improprieties raised by a congressional committee. Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares disclosed his office’s investigation in a letter to a team lawyer. The House Committee on Oversight and Reform disclosed earlier this month that it found evidence the team engaged in deceptive business practices for more than a d...
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Milwaukee Bucks 119, Chicago Bulls 95 (MIL Leads 3-1) Denver Nuggets 126, Golden State Warriors 121 (GSW Leads 3-1) Miami Heat 110, Atlanta Hawks 86 (MIA Leads 3-1) New Orleans Pelicans 118, Phoenix Suns 103 (Series Tied 2-2) Bucks 119, Bulls 95 – Allen scores 27, Bucks beat Bulls 119-95 to take 3-1 lead Grayson Allen set playoff career highs with 27 points and six 3-pointers, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 119-95 to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round series. The Bucks made it look easy again after beating the Bulls by 30 and handing them the most lopsided home playoff loss in franchise history. The defending NBA champions led by 22 early in the third quarter and steadied themselves after a push by Chicago. They’ll try to wrap up the series in Milwaukee on Wednesday night. Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 24 points and 13 assists. Tonight Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets, 7:00 p.m. (BOS Leads 3-0) Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers, 8:00 p.m. (PHI Leads 3-1) Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks, 9:30 p.m. (Series Tied 2-2) MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Colorado Rockies 6, Detroit Tigers 2 Minnesota Twins 6, Chicago White Sox 4 – 10 Innings Pittsburgh Pirates 4, Chicago Cubs 3 Rockies 6, Tigers 2 – Grichuk, Blackmon lead Rockies to 6-2 win over Tigers Randal Grichuk had three hits, including his first home run of the season, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Detroit Tigers 6-2. A day after getting his 3,000th hit, Tigers star Miguel Cabrera didn’t play. He got three hits in a doubleheader split Saturday, raising his career hit total to 3,002. Charlie Blackmon had four hits, scored twice and drove in two runs for Colorado. Chad Kuhl again pitched well for his new team, allowing one run and four hits in six innings. He walked two and struck out four and has a 1.10 ERA in three starts for the Rockies. Twins 6, White Sox 4 – F/10 – Buxton's 2nd HR, 469-foot shot, lifts Twins over ChiSox 6-4 Byron Buxton hit his second homer of the game, a 469-foot, three-run drive that overcame a 10th-inning deficit and lifted the Minnesota Twins over Chicago 6-4 andsent the White Sox to their seventh straight loss. Buxton hit a two-run, opposite-field homer to right in the seventh against Aaron Bummer that tied the score 3-3. After Yasmani Grandal’s RBI single in the 10th off Joe Smith (1-0), Liam Hendriks (0-2) walked José Godoy with one out in the bottom half and Buxton drove a fastball into the left-field second deck for the longest game-ending home run since MLB Statcast starting tracking in 2015. Pirates 4, Cubs 3 – Peters shines as Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago Cubs 4-3 Dillon Peters keyed a solid performance by Pittsburgh’s bullpen and Kevin Newman had two hits to help the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3. Peters pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings in relief of JT Brubaker and allowed one hit while running his season-opening scoreless streak to 10 1/3 innings over five appearances. Chicago lost for the fifth time in six games overall — even the day after it collected 23 hits during a historic romp. Ian Happ hit his 1st homer of the season for the Cubs. Today Cubs, Tigers, and White Sox are off today MLB – White Sox put Eloy Jiménez on 10-day IL; likely out longer The Chicago White Sox have placed outfielder Eloy Jiménez on the 10-day inured list with a right hamstring strain. The injury is expected to cause him to miss six to eight weeks. He is scheduled to have an extensive exam Monday in Chicago, with an update provided Tuesday when the White Sox open a seven-game homestand. Jiménez is hitting .222 with a home run and seven RBIs in 11 games this season. A ruptured left pectoral tendon limited him to 55 games last season. Chicago now has eight players on the injured list. MLB – Cubs RHP Alec Mills feeling good after rehab start
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MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 3, New York Yankees 0 Cleveland Guardians 3, Chicago White Sox 0 Pittsburgh Pirates 4, Chicago Cubs 3 Tigers 3, Yankees 0 – Cabrera intentionally walked with 2,999 hits as Tigers beat Yankees 3-0 New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone went from Scrooge to Santa Claus in the eyes of Tigers fans on Thursday in Detroit. Boone elected to intentionally walk Miguel Cabrera in the eighth inning, denying the Tigers designated hitter of a chance for his 3,000th career hit. The decision came with two runners on, two out and the Tigers clinging to a 1-0 lead. One batter later, Austin Meadows blooped a two-run double to put Detroit ahead by three in a 3-0 shutout of New York. Former Yankee Michael Pineda picked up his first win as a Tiger, yielding three hits over five innings. Robbie Grossman doubled home Detroit’s first run off hard-luck loser David Mongomery, who allowed just two other hits while becoming the first Yankee to throw six innings this year. Guardians 3, White Sox 0 – Naylor, Plesac lead Guardians to sweep of White Sox 6-3 Josh Naylor had two hits and two RBIs, continuing his comeback from a devastating leg injury and helping the Cleveland Guardians complete a series sweep of the Chicago White Sox with a 6-3 victory. Cleveland took both games of a doubleheader on Wednesday against Chicago, which has lost four straight. Naylor hit an RBI single in the fifth and a run-scoring double in the seventh. He was activated Friday after suffering multiple fractures in his right leg during an outfield collision last June. Pirates 4, Cubs 3 – Vogelbach's HR rallies Pirates past Cubs 4-3 Daniel Vogelbach hit a two-run homer, Yoshi Tsutsugo had a two-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Chicago Cubs 4-3. The Pirates rebounded from a three-game sweep at Milwaukee with nine hits in the opener of a four-game series at Chicago. Pittsburgh starter Bryse Wilson allowed Rafael Ortega’s leadoff single in the first, then walked three straight batters. Jonathan Villar added a sacrifice fly for a 2-0 lead, and Seiya Suzuki had an RBI groundout in the second for a 3-0 edge. Vogelbach homered in the third, and Tsutsugo’s double made it 4-3 Pirates in the fifth. Today Pittsburgh (Quintana 0-1) at Chicago Cubs (Smyly 1-0), 2:20 p.m. Colorado (Senzatela 1-0) at Detroit (Skubal 0-1), 7:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Kopech 0-0) at Minnesota (Ober 1-1), 8:10 p.m. MLB – Cabrera aims at 3,000 in all-Venezuelan matchup Miguel Cabrera tries again for his 3,000th career hit when the Detroit Tigers take on Colorado at Comerica Park on Friday night. The 39-year-old star needs one more hit to become the 33rd major leaguer to reach the milestone and the first from Venezuela to do it. Cabrera is set to face a fellow Venezuelan, Rockies pitcher Antonio Senzatela, in the series opener. Cabrera went 0 for 3, striking out twice, and stayed at 2,999 hits in a 3-0 win over the Yankees on Thursday. He drew an intentional walk in the eighth inning, prompting loud booing and chanting from Detroit fans. NBA – Bucks' Middleton out at least 2 weeks with knee injury Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton is expected to miss at least two weeks after injuring his left knee Wednesday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series with the Chicago Bulls. The Bucks announced Thursday night that the three-time All-Star had undergone an MRI earlier that day and that they would offer their next status update on him in “approximately two weeks.” That likely knocks him out at least for the rest of the Bucks-Bulls series. Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said after he Bucks’ 114-110 loss Wednesday that Middleton had a sprained medial collateral ligament. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – First Round Last Night Memphis Grizzlies 104,
NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – First Round Last Night Chicago Bulls 114, Milwaukee Bucks 110 (Series Tied 1-1) Boston Celtics 114, Brooklyn Nets 107 (BOS Leads 2-0) Philadelphia 76ers 104, Toronto Raptors 101 – OT (PHI Leads 3-0) Bulls 114, Bucks 110 – DeRozan scores 41 as Bulls beat Bucks 114-110 to tie series DeMar DeRozan scored 41 points for his career playoff high and the Chicago Bulls outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks 114-110 on Wednesday to tie their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece. Nikola Vucevic added 24 points plus 13 rebounds and Zach LaVine had 20 points as the Bulls beat the Bulls for just the second time in their last 18 meetings. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 33 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists Tonight Memphis Grizzlies at Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:30 p.m. (Series Tied 1-1) Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz, 9:00 p.m. (Series Tied 1-1) Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets, 10:00 p.m (GSW Leads 2-0) MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday New York Yankees 5, Detroit Tigers 3 Cleveland Guardians 11, Chicago White Sox 1 – Game 1 Cleveland Guardians 2, Chicago White Sox 1 – Game 2 Tampa Bay Rays 8, Chicago Cubs 2 – F/6 Innings Yankees 5, Tigers 3 – Cabrera gets to 2,999 hits in Tigers' 5-3 loss to Yankees Miguel Cabrera had three hits to move one shy of 3,000 in the Detroit Tigers’ 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees at chilly Comerica Park. Cabrera beat out an infield hit in the second inning and singled up the middle oin the fourth against Luis Severino, then grounded a single through the shortstop hole in the sixth off Chad Green (1-1). The crowd, announced at 17,268, rose to its feet as soon as the Yankees made the third out of the eighth. Cabrera struck out on a 1-2 sinker from Clay Holmes. Guardians 11-2, White Sox 1-1 – Ramírez slam, 5 RBIs as Guardians sweep White Sox 11-1, 2-1 José Ramírez hit his second grand slam of the season in an 11-1 win, then had an RBI double in a 2-1 victory as the Cleveland Guardians swept a doubleheader from the Chicago White Sox. Ramírez, who signed a seven-year, $141 million contract last week, leads the majors with 20 RBIs. The Guardians earned their initial home wins under their new name. Rays 8, Cubs 2 – F/6 – Mejia homers, doubles: Rays rip Cubs 8-2 in shortened game Francisco Mejia homered and drove in three runs to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 in a game that was called after 5 1/2 innings due to rain. First pitch was moved up 70 minutes because rain was forecast for later on a chilly evening. The game was then delayed in the middle of the sixth inning when the rain intensified. It was called about an hour later. Cubs rookie Seiya Suzuki walked in the fifth to reach base for the 12th straight game at the start of his career, breaking a team record held by two players — Art Williams in 1902 and Tony Taylor in 1958. Today N.Y. Yankees (Montgomery 0-0) at Detroit (Pineda 0-0), 1:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 12:50 Chicago White Sox (Cease 2-0) at Cleveland (Plesac 0-1), 1:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Wilson 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Leiter Jr. 0-1), 7:40 p.m. MLB – Cabrera needs 1 hit for 3,000 Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera needs one more hit for 3,000 in his career, and will try to reach the mark at Comerica Park. Cabrera added three more hits to his total Wednesday night in a 5-3 loss to the Yankees. With fans standing and cheering while hoping to see history, he struck out in his final at-bat. Cabrera is on deck to become the 33rd major leaguer with 3,000 hits, and the first player from Venezuela to achieve the feat. The 39-year-old Cabrera gets his next chance when Yankees lefty Jordan Montgomery faces Detroit in an afternoon matchup. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday New York Yankees 4, Detroit Tigers 2 Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians, PPD Tampa Bay Rays 6, Chicago Cubs 5 Yankees 4, Tigers 2 – Cole gets career-low 5 outs, pen leads Yanks over Tigers 4-2 Gerrit Cole lasted a career-low 1 2/3 innings, and Clarke Schmidt combined with four relievers to pitch three-hit shutout ball and lead the New York Yankees over the Detroit Tigers 4-2 in a series opener. Cole matched his career high of five walks and allowed two runs and one hit, throwing just 37 of 68 pitches for strikes. Starting the third season of a $324 million, nine-year contract, the 31-year-old right-hander has a 6.35 ERA in three starts and has pitched into the sixth inning just once. Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera singled off Cole leading off the second, his 2,996th hit. White Sox at Guardians, PPD – White Sox, Guardians postponed again, doubleheader Wednesday For the second straight day, the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians have been postponed by inclement weather and unplayable conditions. The game will be made up as part of a traditional doubleheader Wednesday, starting at 2:10 p.m. Monday’s postponement will be played as part of a doubleheader on July 12. Rays 6, Cubs 5 – Franco homers in Wrigley debut, Rays beat Cubs 6-5 Wander Franco hit his first homer of the season, a two-run drive to left-center in the third inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5. Cubs rookie Seiya Suzuki drew three walks but his nine-game hitting streak came to an end. That left him tied with Akinori Iwamura for the longest hitting streak by a Japanese-born player to start a career. Playing at Wrigley Field for the first time, Franco finished 3-for-5, including the homer that put the Rays ahead 3-0. Tampa Bay reliever Josh Fleming got the win. Andrew Kittredge retired the final 6 batters for his 2nd save. Today Chicago White Sox (Keuchel 1-0) at Cleveland (Bieber 0-0), 2:10 p.m. – Game 1 Chicago White Sox (Lambert 0-1) at Cleveland (McKenzie 0-1), 5:40 p.m. – Game 2 N.Y. Yankees (Severino 1-0) at Detroit (Rodriguez 0-1), 6:40 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:20 Tampa Bay (Rasmussen 0-1) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 0-1), 7:40 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – First Round Yesterday Miami Heat 115, Atlanta Hawks 105 (MIA Leads 2-0) Memphis Grizzlies 124, Minnesota Timberwolves 96 (Series Tied 1-1) New Orleans Pelicans 125, Phoenix Suns 114 (Series Tied 1-1) Tonight Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics, 7:00 p.m. (BOS Leads 1-0) Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors, 8:00 p.m. (PHI Leads 2-0) Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks, 9:30 p.m. (MIL Leads 1-0) NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Detroit Red Wings 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 3 Red Wings 4, Lightning 3 – Vrana, Greiss lead Red Wings to 4-3 win over Tampa Bay Jakub Vrana had two goals, including the tiebreaking score in the third period, to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Red Wings beat Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy for the first time in 14 career games. Lucas Raymond and Oskar Sundqvist also scored for Detroit. Thomas Greiss stopped 38 shots. Lightning captain Steven Stamkos finished with three assists. He tied Marty St. Louis for the franchise record for career points at 953. Ross Colton scored twice and Nikita Kucherov added his 19th of the season for Tampa Bay. Vasilevskiy finished with 27 saves. Tonight Chicago Blackhawks at Arizona Coyotes, 10:00 p.m. NFL – Tirico, Collinsworth and Stark to do 'Sunday Night Football' NBC Sports revealed its new “Sunday Night Football” announcing team with analyst Cris Collinsworth returning and being joined by Mike Tirico in the booth and Melissa Stark on the sidel...
In this week's episode, Tim Dunaj and Brian Sorenson chat with Team #4855 "Team Ramageddon" from South Haven.
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Chicago Cubs 4, Tampa Bay Rays 2 Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians, PPD Tigers were off Cubs 4, Rays 2 – Suzuki extends hitting streak to 9, Cubs beat cold Rays 4-2 Seiya Suzuki extended his hitting streak to nine games, tying Akinori Iwamura for the longest by a Japanese-born player at the start of a major league career, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on a cold night. Suzuki singled to left leading off the fourth inning, matching the mark that Iwamura set with the Rays in 2007 and tying Andy Pafko’s record for a Cubs player at the start of his career, set in 1943. Suzuki was thrown out by left fielder Randy Arozarena trying to stretch his hit to a double. White Sox at Guardians, PPD – White Sox-Guardians postponed by inclement weather The game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians scheduled for Monday night was called about five hours before the scheduled 6:10 p.m. first pitch after rain and snow showers fell most of the day and temps dropped into the 30s. The teams will play a split doubleheader on July 12. Tonight Chicago White Sox (Keuchel 1-0) at Cleveland (Bieber 0-0), 6:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Cole 0-0) at Detroit (Alexander 0-0), 6:40 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 6:20 Tampa Bay (Fleming 1-1) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 1-0), 7:40 p.m. MLB – Former Cubs ace Jake Arrieta says he's retiring Jake Arrieta, a key pitcher on the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series championship team, has decided to retire. Arrieta made the announcement during a Barstool Sports podcast. The 36-year-old Arrieta went 5-14 with a 7.39 ERA in 24 starts for the Cubs and San Diego Padres last season. He finishes his career with a 115-93 record and 3.98 ERA in 285 games, including 279 starts, over 12 years in the majors. Arrieta won the NL Cy Young Award with Chicago in 2015 and helped the Cubs win the 2016 World Series for their first championship since 1908. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – First Round Yesterday Philadelphia 76ers 112, Toronto Raptors 97 (PHI Leads 2-0) Dallas Mavericks 110, Utah Jazz 104 (Series tied 1-1) Golden State Warriors 126, Denver Nuggets 104 (GSW Leads 2-0) Tonight Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. (MIA Leads 1-0) Minnesota Timberwolves at Memphis Grizzlies, 8:30 p.m. (MIN Leads 1-0) New Orleans Pelicans at Phoenix Suns, 10:00 p.m. (PHX Leads 1-0) NBA – Healthy Lopez gives Bucks major size advantage against Bulls The silver lining to the back injury that sidelined Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez for most of the season is that it made him fresher for the playoffs. The 7-footer is healthy now and eager to help the Bucks defend their title. He’s already shown he can cause problems on both ends of the floor for the Chicago Bulls, the Bucks’ first-round opponent. Lopez scored 18 points and played a season-high 32 minutes in Sunday’s 93-86 Game 1 victory. He also was a big part of a defense that held Chicago to the lowest point total of any Bucks opponent all season. NCAAHKY – Hobey Baker winner gets 6-month ban for prohibited substance Minnesota State goaltender and Hobey Baker Award winner Dryden McKay has been given a six-month ban for an anti-doping violation after leading the Mavericks to the Frozen Four national championship game. The suspension was announced Monday by the United States Anti-Doping Agency. McKay was tested by the agency as an alternate for Team USA’s Olympic hockey roster. A supplement he took to help protect him from COVID-19 was the source of the positive test. Minnesota State said in a statement that McKay had a mandatory provisional suspension that was lifted following a hearing in early February. McKay said in a social media post that he accepted the suspension so that he ca...
NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – First Round Yesterday Miami Heat 115, Atlanta Hawks 91 (MIA Leads 1-0) Boston Celtics 115, Brooklyn Nets 114 (BOS Leads 1-0) Milwaukee Bucks 93, Chicago Bulls 86 (MIL Leads 1-0) Phoenix Suns 110, New Orleans Pelicans 99 (PHX Leads 1-0) Bucks 93, Bulls 86 – Bucks bounce back after blowing big lead to beat Bulls 93-86 Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 16 rebounds and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks recovered after blowing a 16-point lead to beat the Chicago Bulls 93-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday. Jrue Holiday sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 5:03 left as part of an 8-0 run that gave the Bucks an 85-78 edge. The Bulls got the margin down to one but could never regain the lead. Zach LaVine missed a potential tying 3-pointer from nearly 30 feet away with 29.7 seconds left. Nicola Vucevic had 24 points to lead Chicago. Game 2 is Wednesday. Tonight Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m. (PHI Leads 1-0) Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 p.m. (UTAH Leads 1-0) Denver Nuggets at Golden State Warriors, 10:00 p.m. (GSW Leads 1-0) MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals, PPD Rain Tampa Bay Rays 9, Chicago White Sox 3 Chicago Cubs 6, Colorado Rockies 4 Tigers at Royals – PPD – Tigers-Royals postponed because of inclement weather Sunday’s game between the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers has been postponed because of inclement weather. The game will be rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Monday, July 11. The Tigers won two of the first three games of the series. Rays 9, White Sox 3 – Arozarena leads Rays past White Sox 9-3 to stop 4-game slide Randy Arozarena doubled twice and finished with three hits as the Tampa Bay Rays topped the Chicago White Sox 9-3 to stop a four-game slide. Manuel Margot also had three hits for the Rays, including a double. Kevin Kiermaier and Francisco Mejia each drove in two runs. Wander Franco added an RBI double as Tampa Bay pulled away with a four-run eighth inning. Margot, Kiermaier and Yandy Diaz had RBIs in a four-run first when the Rays jumped on shaky Chicago starter Vince Velasquez without hitting the ball hard. Cubs 6, Rockies 4 – Suzuki homers to extend hot start, Cubs beat Rockies 6-4 Seiya Suzuki hit his fourth home run, extending an impressive start to his major league career, and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Colorado Rockies 6-4. Willson Contreras also went deep for the Cubs. Nick Madrigal had three hits and Nico Hoerner drove in two runs. Suzuki is batting .400 and has hit safely in eight straight games with an at-bat. The outfielder from Japan has reached base in all nine games to begin his Cubs career. Rowan Wick won in relief and David Robertson earned his third save. Ryan McMahon homered for the Rockies. The Cubs roughed up Colorado starter Austin Gomber for five runs — four earned — in 4 1/3 innings. Tonight Chicago White Sox (Keuchel 1-0) at Cleveland (McKenzie 0-1), 6:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (McClanahan 0-1) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 0-1), 7:40 p.m. Tigers are off NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Florida Panthers 6, Detroit Red Wings 1 Panthers 6, Red Wings 1 – Panthers' win streak reaches 10 games with 6-1 rout of Wings Anton Lundell scored twice and the Florida Panthers extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 6-1 rout of the Detroit Red Wings. Anthony Duclair, Sam Reinhart, Maxim Mamin and Gustav Forsling also scored for the Panthers, who tied a franchise mark with their 22nd road win of the season. Spencer Knight made 33 saves. Pius Suter scored and Alex Nedeljkovic had 33 saves for the Red Wings,
We talk Lakeshore Soccer, Lakeshore Golf, Michigan Lutheran Soccer, and Bridgman Track this week from Red Coach Donuts...
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 4, Kansas City Royals 2 Seattle Mariners 5, Chicago White Sox 1 Chicago Cubs 5, Colorado Rockies 2 Tigers 4, Royals 2 – Reyes, Meadows drive in runs in 7th, Tigers beat Royals 4-2 Victor Reyes and Austin Meadows had RBI singles in the seventh inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2. With the game tied 2-2, pinch-hitter Eric Haase hit the first of three straight two-out singles off reliever Jake Brentz, followed by Reyes and Meadows. Miguel Cabrera had three of the Tigers’ nine hits, leaving him six shy of 3,000 for his career. All of Detroit’s hits were singles. Joe Jimenez pitched a scoreless sixth, one of four Tigers relievers who combined to allow only one walk among the final 13 Kansas City batters. Gregory Soto worked the ninth for his second save. Mariners 5, White Sox 1 – Popups become adventures as Mariners beat White Sox 5-1 Jared Kelenic hit a two-run homer off the right-field foul pole in the second inning, and the Seattle Mariners stopped a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on a windy Thursday when popups became adventures. Chicago scored in the fifth after Adam Engel’s two-out popup was blown from the middle of the infield into foul territory behind third base. Engel reached second when his popup to the first-base side kicked off the mitt of catcher Cal Raleigh for an error. Jake Burger followed with a popup that fell for an RBI single. Cubs 5, Rockies 2 – Suzuki extends hit streak to 6, Cubs down Bryant, Rox 5-2 Seiya Suzuki stayed hot with an RBI double in a three-run first inning, Frank Schwindel homered and drove in two, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2. Suzuki extended his hitting streak to six games since joining the majors from Japan and drove in his 10th run when the Cubs collected five straight hits against Kyle Freeland. Kris Bryant went 2 for 5 as the Rockies had their four-game winning streak snapped in the opener of Bryant’s second series against his former team. Bryant was traded by the Cubs to San Francisco last season and signed with the Rockies after the lockout. Tonight Tampa Bay (Rasmussen 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 1-0), 7:10 p.m. Detroit (Skubal 0-1) at Kansas City (Keller 0-0), 8:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 7:45 Chicago Cubs (Stroman 0-0) at Colorado (Márquez 0-0), 8:40 p.m. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Detroit Red Wings 3, Carolina Hurricanes 0 Chicago Blackhawks 5, San Jose Sharks 4 – Shootout Red Wings 3, Hurricanes 0 – Nedeljkovic shuts out former team, Red Wings top Hurricanes Alex Nedeljkovic had 46 saves in a sharp performance against his former team, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 on Thursday night. Moritz Seider, Adam Erne and Filip Zadina scored for Detroit. The Red Wings were recently eliminated from the postseason chase for the sixth straight year, but managed to push past the Metropolitan Division-leading Hurricanes despite being outplayed much of the way. Nedeljkovic had a strong run for the Hurricanes last season but the team traded him to Detroit in July and opted to reshape their goaltender position by bringing in Antti Raanta and Frederik Andersen. Nedeljkovic had his third shutout of the season. Blackhawks 5, Sharks 4 – SO – Blackhawks top Sharks 5-4 in SO to end 8-game slide Alex DeBrincat scored the lone goal in the shootout after having three assists in regulation and the Chicago Blackhawks snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over the San Jose Sharks. Jaycob Megna scored with 3:25 left in the third to tie it at 4 and send it to overtime. Patrick Kane scored his 24th goal and added two assists for Chicago. Dylan Strome notched his career-high 21st goal and had an assist and Taylor Raddysh and Calvin de Haan scored. Meier scored his team-leading 32nd goal for the Shar...
This week's Mid-West Family Player of the Week is Connor Shooks, a senior from Our Lady of the Lake High School.
In the first golf match of the season, Connor shot a 43 at Lake Michigan Hills to earn individual medalist honors as he defeated the rest of the field by 8 strokes. In the process, Connor helped lead the Lakers to a 2nd place team finish in the BCS Conference White Division Jamboree.
Last season, as a junior, Connor was co-individual medalist honors in the BCS White Division, earning him 1st Team All-Conference Honors.
Off of the course, Connor is involved with the First Tee, which is a youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people, Knights of the Holy Temple, and Student Council.
In the classroom, Connor carries an impressive 4.08 GPA.
Though not fully decided on which university to attend next fall, Connor says that he has list narrowed down to Loyola University of Chicago, University of Notre Dame, and the University of Michigan.
To hear more about Connor and all of his accomplishments, listen to his conversation with Jordan Jensen, below!
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Boston Red Sox 9, Detroit Tigers 7 Chicago White Sox 6, Seattle Mariners 4 Pittsburgh Pirates 6, Chicago Cubs 2 Red Sox 9, Tigers 7 – Red Sox rough up Eduardo Rodriguez in 9-7 win over Tigers Jackie Bradley, Kiké Hernández and Rafael Devers hit consecutive RBI doubles in the fourth inning to chase former teammate Eduardo Rodriguez and the Boston Red Sox held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 9-7 Wednesday and win the three-game series. Boston went into the fifth inning ahead 7-1 and led by 9-2 after batting in the seventh and had a two-run lead going into the final inning. Hansel Robles got out of a bases-loaded jam in the eighth by getting Jonathan Schoop to pop up on the infield and retired the side in order in the ninth, earning the save. White Sox 6, Mariners 4 – Anderson helps White Sox beat Mariners for 4th straight win Tim Anderson homered and drove in three runs in the rain, leading the banged-up Chicago White Sox to a 6-4 victory over Robbie Ray and the Seattle Mariners. Eloy Jiménez and Luis Robert also connected, helping Chicago to its fourth straight win since its dramatic loss at Detroit on opening day. Ray was charged with six runs and 10 hits in 6 1/3 innings in his first loss with his new team. He won the AL Cy Young Award last year with Toronto and agreed to a $115 million, five-year contract with Seattle in November. Pirates 6, Cubs 2 – Gamel 3-run homer, Hayes' 4 hits lift Pirates over Cubs 6-2 Ben Gamel hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Ke’Bryan Hayes went 4 for 4 a day after getting a big contract and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 for a two-game series split. Kevin Newman hit a two-run triple in the third for the Pirates, who went 3 for 7 with runners in scoring position, a day after going 0 for 10. Seiya Suzuki was 1 for 3 with an RBI single in the fourth. He is 6 for 20 (.400) with three homers and nine RBIs in six games. Today Seattle (Gilbert 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Lambert 0-0), 2:10 p.m. Detroit (Mize 0-1) at Kansas City (Keller 0-0), 8:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 7:45 Chicago Cubs (Steele 1-0) at Colorado (Freeland 0-1), 8:40 p.m. MLB – White Sox RHP Lance Lynn feeling good after knee surgery Chicago White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn thinks he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from right knee surgery. Lynn was pulled from his final start of spring training with right knee discomfort — one of a series of injuries for the reigning AL Central champions already this season. Lynn went 11-6 with a 2.69 ERA in 28 starts last season in his first year in Chicago. Lynn provided an update on his recovery before Chicago’s game against Seattle. NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Detroit Red Wings at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00 p.m. San Jose Sharks at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m. NHL – Blackhawks, F Reese Johnson agree to 2-year extension The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a two-year contract extension with forward Reese Johnson. The deal runs through the 2023-24 season with an $800,000 salary-cap hit. The 23-year-old Johnson has one goal and five assists in 28 games this season. He made his NHL debut for Chicago last year. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – Play-In Round Last Night 9 Atlanta Hawks 132, 10 Charlotte Hornets 103 9 New Orleans Pelicans 113, 10 San Antonio Spurs 103 NCAAHKY – BC coach Jerry York retires; most NCAA hockey wins ever Boston College hockey coach Jerry York said Wednesday that he is retiring. The Hockey Hall of Famer has won five NCAA championships and the most games in college hockey history. The 76-year-old York told his coaches and players that it seemed to be the right time after 28 years in Chestnut Hill and 50 in coaching overall. He said he is ready to spend more time traveling with his wife, Bobbie, and watch his grandchildren’s hockey, lacrosse,
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Boston Red Sox 5, Detroit Tigers 3 Chicago White Sox 3, Seattle Mariners 2 Chicago Cubs 2, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 Red Sox 5, Tigers 3 – Devers singles through shift, lifts Red Sox over Tigers 5-3 Rafael Devers singled through the open shortstop area with the infield shifted to the right side, driving in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Boston Red Sox overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3. Garrett Whitlock (1-0) pitched four hitless innings for the win. Hirokazu Sawamura also got two outs in hitless relief of starter Rich Hill, who allowed three runs and five hits in 4 1/3 innings. Boston, which has not been above .500, improved to 2-3. White Sox 3, Mariners 2 – Robert's tiebreaking homer leads White Sox over Mariners 3-2 Luis Robert hit his first home run of the season, a tiebreaking drive in the sixth inning that led the White Sox over the Seattle Mariners 3-2 in their home opener and extended their winning streak to three. Robert homered off Matt Brash (0-1), a 23-year-old right-hander making his major league debut. Seattle lost its third straight after starting with two wins. Seattle was 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position, getting an RBI single from Jesse Winker with two outs in the ninth off Liam Hendriks, who struck out Mitch Haniger on three pitches for his first save. Cubs 2, Pirates 1 – Seiya Suzuki's 2 homers lift Cubs to 2-1 win over Pirates Seiya Suzuki homered twice, Drew Smyly pitched five scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh 2-1, spoiling the Pirates’ home opener. Suzuki connected for leadoff shots in the fifth and seventh. One of the top players in Japan, Suzuki signed an $85 million, five-year contract with the Cubs last month. Smyly permitted three hits and walked none in his Cubs debut. The left-hander agreed to a one-year contract last month. Today Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Thompson 0-0), 12:35 p.m. Boston (Eovaldi 0-0) at Detroit (Rodríguez 0-0), 1:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 12:45 Seattle (Ray 1-0) at Chicago White Sox (Keuchel 0-0), 7:10 p.m. NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Ottawa Senators 4, Detroit Red Wings 1 Los Angeles Kings 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2 Senators 4, Red Wings 1 – Tim Stützle leads Ottawa Senators past Detroit Red Wings 4-1 Tim Stützle had two goals and an assist, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1. Austin Watson added a goal and an assist as Ottawa stopped a three-game slide. Drake Batherson snapped a tie in the second period, and Anton Forsberg made 24 saves. Stützle’s goals were both empty-netters, one with 1:05 left and another with 14 seconds remaining. The 20-year-old forward also picked up his 30th assist on Batherson’s 15th goal of the season. Tyler Bertuzzi scored for Detroit, and Thomas Greiss made 28 stops. Kings 5, Blackhawks 2 – Kings snap 3-game skid with 5-2 victory over Blackhawks Blake Lizotte scored twice, Phillip Danault had a goal and an assist and the Los Angeles Kings snapped a three-game skid with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Trevor Moore and Jordan Spence also scored for Los Angeles. Jonathan Quick finished with 18 saves. Taylor Raddysh and Patrick Kanes scored for the Blackhawks, who dropped their eighth straight game (0-6-2). Collin Delia made 31 saves. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – Play-In Round Last Night 7 Brooklyn Nets 115, 8 Cleveland Cavaliers 100 (CLE Eliminated) 7 Minnesota Timberwolves 109, 8 Los Angeles Clippers 104 (LAC Eliminated) Tonight 10 Charlotte Hornets at 9 Atlanta Hawks, 7:00 p.m. (Winner plays at Brooklyn) 10 San Antonio Spurs at 9 New Orleans Pelicans, 9:30 p.m. (Winner plays at Minnesota) NCAAHKY – Danton Cole is out as Michigan State hockey coach
On this week's episode, host Tim Dunaj chats with "Team Lance-A-bot," Team 4237 from Stevensville.
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 3, Boston Red Sox 1 White Sox and Cubs were off Tigers 3, Red Sox 1 – Baez's 2-run HR in 8th lifts Tigers to 3-1 win over Red Sox Javier Báez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1. Baez sent a 396-foot shot to left off Ryan Brasier that scored Austin Meadows. Michael Fulmer pitched the eighth and Gregory Soto closed the game for Detroit’s first save of the season. Austin Davis took the loss after giving up one run and two hits in one inning. Today Boston (Hill 0-0) at Detroit (Alexander 0-0), 1:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 12:45 Seattle (Brash 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Velasquez 0-0), 4:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Smyly 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Quintana 0-0), 4:12 p.m. MLB – Cubs RHP Thompson suspended by MLB for hitting McCutchen Chicago Cubs reliever Keegan Thompson has been suspended for three games for hitting Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen with a pitch. Cubs manager David Ross was suspended for one game by Major League Baseball. Thompson and Ross also were fined an undisclosed amount. Ross will serve his suspension Tuesday at Pittsburgh. If Thompson doesn’t appeal the punishment, he will begin his suspension as well with the series opener against the Pirates. NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Ottawa Senators at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association – 2022 NBA Playoffs – Play-In Round Tonight 8 Cleveland Cavaliers at 7 Brooklyn Nets, 7:00 p.m. 8 Los Angeles Clippers at 7 Minnesota Timberwolves, 9:30 p.m. NBA – Cunningham gives Pistons a building block in rebuilding plan Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham was one of the only players on the court more than an hour before a recent game, breaking a sweat as if he was trying to keep his job even though his future in Detroit is secure as the No. 1 pick from the 2021 draft. The leading candidate to win NBA Rookie of the Year knows he has a lot of work to do. The Pistons also have a lot of improving to do after winning just 23 games. NBA – Pacers start long offseason looking to overhaul roster When Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard made three midseason trades, it was clear he intended to rebuild. Now, he can begin in earnest. And not much is off limits. After watching the Pacers post their lowest single-season victory total since 1984-85, Pritchard and his front office colleagues will embark on the franchise's biggest offseason overhaul in months. Indiana remains hopeful it will have three selections in the top 35 picks of June's NBA draft and can make a play to add some additional pieces in free agency. NBA – Lakers fire title-winning coach Frank Vogel after 3 seasons The Los Angeles Lakers have fired Frank Vogel. The championship-winning head coach is the first member of the organization to take the fall for one of the most disappointing seasons in NBA history. Vogel was fired exactly 18 months after he led the Lakers to the franchise’s 17th title in his first season in charge. Almost nothing went right in the ensuing two seasons for the rosters assembled by general manager Rob Pelinka and coached by Vogel. The former Orlando and Indiana coach went 126-98 in his three seasons running the Lakers. Los Angeles finished 33-49 this year and missed the playoffs. WNBA – Support for Griner at WNBA draft as Howard goes to Atlanta Moments before Rhyne Howard went to Atlanta with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league is working very hard to help bring Brittney Griner back to the United States. Griner, one of the league’s biggest stars, has been detained in Russia since arriving at a Moscow airport in mid-February. Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed va...
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Chicago White Sox 10, Detroit Tigers 1 Milwaukee Brewers 5, Chicago Cubs 4 White Sox 10, Tigers 1 – Back from suspension, Anderson helps White Sox rout Tigers Tim Anderson swung right back into action after serving a suspension stemming from an incident last season, hitting two doubles and a single as the Chicago White Sox routed the Detroit Tigers 10-1. Andrew Vaughn homered and drove in four runs for the White Sox, who won twice in the season-opening three-game series. Anderson sat out the first two games as a penalty for making contact with an umpire on Sept. 27. The All-Star shortstop and 2019 AL batting champion made an immediate impact, hitting a double on the first pitch of the game. He wound up scoring twice for the AL Central champions. Brewers 5, Cubs 4 – Brosseau's pinch-hit HR sends Brewers past Cubs for 1st win Mike Brosseau’s first career pinch-hit homer snapped a tie in the seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 for their first victory of the season. Willy Adames and Rowdy Tellez also went deep, helping the reigning NL Central champions overcome a shaky performance by starter Freddy Peralta. Christian Yelich had two hits, and Josh Hader pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his first save. Seiya Suzuki hit his first major league homer for Chicago, and Marcus Stroman pitched five effective innings in his Cubs debut. The Cubs were trying to go 3-0 for the first time since 2016. Today Boston Red Sox at Detroit Tigers, 5:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 4:45 Cubs and White Sox are off MLB – Manfred gifts players headphones as lockout peace offering Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred gave major league players Bose headphones on opening day as a peace offering after a bitter 99-day lockout that delayed the start of the season. Major League Baseball confirmed that headphones and a letter signed by Manfred were left at the locker of each player when teams began their seasons Thursday and Friday. The present was first reported by The Athletic. Manfred’s relationship with players has grown increasingly icy since he succeeded Bud Selig as commissioner in 2014. At the news conference announcing an agreement with the union to end this winter’s lockout, Manfred admitted that he’s failed in his role as a diplomat to players and pledged to improve the relationship. Golf – The Masters – Scheffler closes out Masters win Scottie Scheffler has lived up to the hype at Augusta National. The world's top-ranked player captured his first major championship with a three-stroke victory at the Masters. Scheffler came into the day with a three-shot lead, and he made sure it held up by closing with a 1-under 71. He finished at 10-under 278 overall, winning for the fourth time in his last six tournaments. Scheffler four-putted for a double-bogey at the final hole, but he had such a comfortable lead it didn't matter. Rory McIlroy was the runner-up after shooting 64, but he came into the day 10 strokes behind and was never a serious challenger to Scheffler. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Dallas Stars 6, Chicago Blackhawks 4 Stars 6, Blackhawks 4 – Robertson scores twice in Stars' 6-4 win over Blackhawks Jason Robertson scored his team-leading 33rd and 34th goals about three minutes apart, and the Dallas Stars strengthened their hold on a wild-card spot with a 6-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Roope Hintz had a goal and two assists, and Joe Pavelski, Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn each added a goal and an assist for Dallas. The Stars moved two points ahead of Vegas for the second Western Conference wild card. Jake Oettinger made 36 saves. Philipp Kurashev, Jonathan Toews, Kirby Dach and Boris Katchouk scored for Chicago. Kevin Lankinen allowed five goals on 20 shots and was replaced at the start of the third by Collin Delia, who had nine saves.
This week, we talk Lakeshore Softball, Eau Claire Boys' Basketball, Michigan Lutheran Baseball, and Our Lady of the Lake (formerly Lk. Mich. Catholic) Track...
MLB – Major League Baseball – Opening Day 2022 Yesterday Chicago Cubs 5, Milwaukee Brewers 4 Cubs 5, Brewers 4 – Ian Happ gets 3 hits as Cubs beat Brewers 5-4 on opening day Ian Happ had three hits, including a tiebreaking two-run double in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on opening day. Nico Hoerner hit the majors’ first homer of 2022 and Kyle Hendricks pitched neatly into the sixth, leading Chicago to the victory on a chilly, overcast afternoon at Wrigley Field. Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki reached three times and scored in his first big league game. On a day stuffed full of firsts and debuts, Milwaukee ace Corbin Burnes and catcher Omar Narváez became the first battery to use baseball’s new electronic pitch-calling system in a regular-season game. Today Chicago White Sox (Giolito 0-0) at Detroit (Rodríguez 0-0), 1:10 p.m. WSJM/WCSY 12:45 Milwaukee (Woodruff 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 0-0), 2:20 p.m. MLB – Cubs place RHP Alec Mills on 10-day IL with back injury The Chicago Cubs have placed right-hander Alec Mills, left-hander Wade Miley and shortstop Andrelton Simmons on the 10-day injured list. Mills has a low back strain, and Miley is dealing with left elbow inflammation. Simmons is working through right shoulder inflammation. Each IL stint was made retroactive to Monday. Mills’ IL stint helped pave the way for right-hander Michael Rucker to make the opening-day roster for the first time. Rucker, who turns 28 on April 27, had no record and a 6.99 ERA in 20 appearances for Chicago last summer in his first big league action. MLB – White Sox 3B Moncada to miss 3 weeks with strained oblique The Chicago White Sox expect third baseman Yoán Moncada to miss the first three weeks of the season because of a strained right oblique. The team placed Moncada on the 10-day injured list on Thursday as part of a flurry of moves to get the roster down to 28 players. General manager Rick Hahn told reporters in Detroit, where the White Sox open against the Tigers on Friday, that Moncada will likely miss about three weeks. The 26-year-old Cuban was scratched from the spring training finale against San Diego on Tuesday. Moncada batted .263 with 14 homers and 61 RBIs last season, helping the White Sox win the AL Central and make the playoffs for the second straight year. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Seattle Kraken 2, Chicago Blackhawks 0 Kraken 2, Blackhawks 0 – Grubauer, Kraken blank sinking Blackhawks 2-0 Philipp Grubauer made 29 saves for Seattle’s second shutout, and the expansion Kraken blanked the sliding Chicago Blackhawks 2-0. Alex Wennberg scored his 10th goal in the second period and Jordan Eberle added his 18th late in the third to seal it. Grubauer was only lightly tested by the Blackhawks, who dropped their sixth straight game and occasionally were booed by their home crowd. Grubauer, who recorded his 20th career shutout, also was in net for the Kraken’s first shutout on Feb. 2 against the Islanders. Chicago goalie Kevin Lankinen stopped 29 shots. Saturday Columbus at Detroit, 7:00 p.m. Sunday Dallas at Chicago, 7:00 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Tonight Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m. Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. Saturday Indiana at Philadelphia, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday Indiana at Brooklyn, 3:30 p.m. Detroit at Philadelphia, 7:00 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.
End regular season NCAAHKY – NCAA Ice Hockey – Frozen Four Tonight 2022 NCAA Frozen Four – National Semifinals – TD Garden, Boston, MA 1 Denver 3, 1 Michigan 2 – OT 1 Minnesota State 5, 2 Minnesota 1 Denver 3, Michigan 2 – OT – NCAA Frozen Four: Denver beats Michigan 3-2 in overtime Carter Savoie scored with 14:53 gone in overtime to lead Denver past Michigan 3-2 in the Frozen Four semifinal and into the NCAA champ...
NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Detroit Red Wings 3, Winnipeg Jets 1 Red Wings 3, Jets 1 – Gagner scores 2 to top 500 points, Red Wings beat Jets 3-1 Sam Gagner scored twice to top 500 career points, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1. Michael Rasmussen had the tiebreaking goal at 9:11 of the third period for Detroit, Dylan Larkin had two assists and Thomas Greiss finished with 32 saves. Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill got his 200th victory. Detroit won for the second straight night after beating Boston 5-3 on Tuesday. Mark Scheifele scored for the Winnipeg, which has lost three straight. Connor Hellebuyck made 32 saves. Tonight Seattle Kraken at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m. MLB – Major League Baseball – Opening Day 2022 Today Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Boston Celtics 117, Chicago Bulls 94 Dallas Mavericks 131, Detroit Pistons 113 Celtics 117, Bulls 94 – Celtics rout Bulls for 50th, close in on No. 2 spot in East Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Al Horford added 17 on 7-of-7 shooting and the Boston Celtics routed the Chicago Bulls 117-94 on Wednesday night for their 50th victory. The Celtics have won three in a row and are 27-6 since Jan. 22. They can wrap up the second spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs Thursday night with a victory at Milwaukee. Jayson Tatum scored 16 points for Boston. He was 5 of 18 from the field, making only one of eight from 3-point range. The Bulls have lost two straight. They claimed a playoff berth Tuesday. DeMar DeRozan scored 16 points for Chicago, and Nikola Vucevic added 13 points. Vucevic had four of the Bulls’ 17 turnovers. Mavericks 131, Pistons 113 – Luka Doncic-led Mavericks beat Pistons 131-113 for 50th win Luka Doncic had 26 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 131-113 win over the Detroit Pistons. The Mavericks are 20 games above .500 for the first time since 2011 when they went on to win the NBA title. They’re set up to earn home-court advantage in the playoffs for the first time since coach Jason Kidd was their point guard during the championship season. Dallas reached the 50-win mark for the first time in seven years, and just the second time since winning their only NBA title. Cade Cunningham had 25 points, nine assists and seven rebounds for the Pistons. NBA – Bulls' Ball to miss rest of season because of knee injury Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball will miss the rest of the season following another setback in his recovery from surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee. Ball’s final game was Jan. 14, and he had surgery two weeks later. The Bulls hoped a recent 10-day shutdown in activities after he experienced discomfort would resolve the issue and allow him to return this season. But he felt pain again. Coach Billy Donovan said this week it was “disappointing” and there would be discussion to determine the next steps. NBA – Silver says NBA plans to keep next All-Star Game in Utah The NBA plans to keep its next All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, despite its opposition to Utah’s ban on transgender youth athletes playing on girls teams. The Utah Jazz are set to host the event next February but there was speculation the league could take it away because of what the team called “discriminatory legislation.” But Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday the event will stay put as planned. The NBA pulled the 2017 All-Star Game out of Charlotte because of its opposition to a North Carolina law known as HB2 that limited anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people. NCAAHKY – NCAA Ice Hockey – Frozen Four Tonight 2022 NCAA Frozen Four – National Semifinals – TD Garden, Boston, MA 1 Michigan vs. 1 Denver, 5:00 p.m. 1 Minnesota State vs. 2 Minnesota, 8:30 p.m. NCAAHKY – NCAA Frozen Four in Boston a clash of the Midwest and We...
NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Milwaukee Bucks 127, Chicago Bulls 106 Philadelphia 76ers 131, Indiana Pacers 122 Bucks 127, Bulls 106 – Lopez scores 28, Bucks beat Bulls 127-106 to clinch Central Brook Lopez scored a season-high 28 points and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a rather quiet performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo to clinch their fourth straight Central Division championship with a 127-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The Bucks haven’t been on a run like this since Don Nelson’s teams won seven consecutive division titles in the 1980s. They took control early and came away with an easy win even though DeMar DeRozan scored 40 for Chicago. Antetokounmpo, trying to overtake LeBron James and Joel Embiid in a tight race for his first scoring title, finished with 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. But the two-time MVP started slow and spent most of the fourth quarter on the bench after picking up his fifth foul. Khris Middleton scored 19. Sixers 131, Pacers 122 – Embiid scores 45, 76ers beat Pacers to pull even in Atlantic Joel Embiid had 45 points and 13 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers made a franchise-record 17 3-pointers in the first half of a 131-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers that moved them into a tie with Boston atop the Atlantic Division. Embiid banked in a 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer and shot 18 for 30 overall while moving into the NBA scoring lead with 30.4 points per game. He had 27 points and seven rebounds in the first half, helping Philadelphia take control with a 49-point second quarter that led to an 82-59 halftime lead. Buddy Hield scored 25 points for Indiana. Tonight Dallas Mavericks at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m. Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. NBA – Bulls' Ball suffers setback in recovery from knee surgery Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball experienced another setback in his recovery from surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee, raising more doubt about whether he will play again this season. Coach Billy Donovan says Ball felt some discomfort after he tried to ramp up activities again following a 10-day pause. Donovan says the next step will probably be a “meeting of the minds” in the next day or two. And the possibility of Ball missing the remainder of the season is “on the table.” Ball has not played since Jan. 14. NBA – Gene Shue, All-Star player and Coach of the Year, dies at 90 Gene Shue, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year who won 784 games with the Bullets, 76ers and Clippers, has died. A five-time All-Star as a player for the Pistons, Shue went on to coach for more than two decades. He took the Baltimore Bullets to the NBA Finals in 1971, then did the same with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1977. He is still the record holder for the Washington-Baltimore franchise with 522 victories. The Wizards and the NBA announced Shue’s death Monday. He was 90. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Detroit Red Wings 5, Boston Bruins 3 Red Wings 5, Bruins 3 – Wings end 6-game skid, Nedeljkovic has 47 saves vs. Bruins Jakub Vrána had a goal and an assist, Alex Nedeljkovic made a season-high 47 saves and had an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Boston Bruins 5-3. The victory snapped a six-game losing streak for Detroit and halted Boston’s three-game win streak. Dylan Larkin, Michael Rasmussen, Filip Zadina and Sam Gagner also scored for Detroit. The Bruins got goals from Erik Haula, Brandon Carlo and Patrice Bergeron, and Jeremy Swayman made 24 saves. Tonight Detroit Red Wings at Winnipeg Jets, 7:30 p.m. MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training Yesterday Detroit Tigers 5, New York Yankees 3 Chicago White Sox 9, San Diego Padres 6 Texas Rangers 11, Chicago Cubs 5 Today Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles, Cancelled
End of Spring Training MLB – Newly acquired Meadows expected to be set for Tigers' opener
On this episode of WSJM's Robotics Roundtable, Host Tim Dunaj chats with the "Bionic Bison," Team 5535 from New Buffalo.
NCAAMBKB – Dwayne Stephens leaves Michigan St to lead Western Michigan Western Michigan has hired longtime Michigan State assistant Dwayne Stephens to lead its basketball program. Stephens is scheduled to have his first news conference as Broncos coach on Wednesday. The former Spartans forward was on Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo’s staff for 19 seasons, including the last decade as an associate head coach. Clayton Bates resigned as Western Michigan’s coach last month after winning eight games in his second season. The Broncos have made four NCAA Tournament appearances, most recently in 2014. NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball – Nation Championship Last Night 2022 NCAA Final Four – National Championship – Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA 1 Kansas 72, 8 North Carolina 69 Kansas 72, North Carolina 69 – Kansas rallies, beats North Carolina 72-69 to win NCAA title Kansas finished off the biggest comeback in national championship history Saturday night, getting a big game from David McCormack, crucial shots from Remy Martin and surviving a potential game-tying 3-pointer by Caleb Love at the buzzer for a 72-69 victory in the Superdome. The senior-laden Jayhawks trailed 40-25 at halftime before rallying to win their fourth national championship, and the second for coach Bill Self, on the same floor where they lost to Kentucky in the national title game a decade ago. NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Boston Bruins at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m. NBA – National Basketball Association Tonight Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m. Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m. MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training Yesterday Detroit Tigers 4, Toronto Blue Jays 2 Chicago Cubs 15, Chicago White Sox 9 Today Detroit Tigers at New York Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Texas Rangers, 3:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at San Diego Padres, 3:05 p.m. MLB – Tigers acquire OF Austin Meadows in trade with Rays The Detroit Tigers have acquired outfielder Austin Meadows in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. Detroit sent infielder Isaac Paredes and a competitive balance round B pick in the 2022 amateur draft to Tampa Bay. Meadows hit .234 with 27 homers and a career-high 106 RBIs last season. Detroit is much improved after going 77-85 last year in its fifth consecutive losing season. Meadows joins a lineup that includes Javier Báez, who signed a blockbuster deal with the Tigers in free agency, and Spencer Torkelson, one of the majors’ top slugging prospects MLB – Robinson's 42 in Dodger blue for all uniforms on April 15 All major league players, managers, coaches and umpires will wear Jackie Robinson’s No. 42 in Dodger blue for the first time on April 15, the 75th anniversary of his breaking the major league color barrier. Major League Baseball retired Robinson’s number in 1997 and all uniformed personnel have worn 42 on Jackie Robinson Day since 2009, but this will be the first time the numbers all will be in the color of Robinson’s Dodgers. Golf – Masters – Masters is all about Tiger Woods, even with so many subplots This Masters is all about Tiger Woods to start the week. That's been the case ever since he won his first green jacket 25 years ago. But it's even greater now. His right leg was severely injured in a car crash just over 13 months ago. And now he might be playing the hilly terrain of Augusta National. Other players are overshadowed by the question of whether Woods will actually tee it up this week. There's Rory McIlroy going after the career Grand Slam again. Not to be forgotten is Bryson DeChambeau and his peculiar set of injuries. NFL – Commanders refute report team withheld ticket revenue The Washington Commanders are denying a report that alleged they withheld ticket revenue from visiting teams. A team spokeswoman said in a statement there was absolutely no withholding of ticket revenue at any time.
NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Detroit Pistons 121, Indiana Pacers 117 Pistons 121, Pacers 117 – Bey, Jackson lead Pistons past Pacers 121-117 Saddiq Bey scored 31 points and Fred Jackson had 19 to lead the sharpshooting Detroit Pistons past the Indiana Pacers 121-117. Bey hit 11 of 18 shots including shooting 7 of 9 on 3-pointers in 23 minutes. The Pistons have won three games in a row. They sank 21 of 41 3-pointers and set a team record for 3s in a half with 13 in the opening two quarters. Oshae Brissett scored 20 points and had nine rebounds to lead the Pacers, who have lost seven straight games. Tyrese Haliburton had 19 points, a career-high 17 assists and nine rebounds. Buddy Hield and Isiah Jackson also scored 19 each for the Pacers. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Ottawa Senators 5, Detroit Red Wings 2 Arizona Coyotes 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2 – OT Senators 5, Red Wings 2 – Norris' 1st hat trick lifts Senators over Red Wings 5-2 Josh Norris scored three goals for his first career hat trick and the Ottawa Senators completed a sweep of their home-and-home series with the Detroit Red Wings with a 5-2 win. Artem Zub and Nikita Zaitsev also scored for the Senators and Anton Forsberg made 30 saves. The 22-year-old Norris reached the 30-goal milestone for the first time in his young NHL career and also scored in Ottawa’s 5-2 victory in Detroit on Friday night. Michael Rasmussen and Dylan Larkin scored for the Red Wings, who have lost six straight. Thomas Greiss stopped 31 shots. Coyotes 3, Blackhawks 2 – OT – Gostisbehere's OT goal lifts Coyotes past Blackhawks, 3-2 Shayne Gostisbehere scored on a deflection with 14.7 seconds left in overtime, Michael Carcone and Travis Boyd also scored, and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2. The win was only struggling Arizona’s second in the last nine games (2-6-1). The slumping Blackhawks lost their fifth straight (0-3-2) after a two-game winning streak. Gostisbehere’s game-winner came with Chicago’s Patrick Kane in the penalty box and deflected off Chicago center Jonathan Toews’ left toe before sliding by goaltender Kevin Lankinen. Kane and Dylan Strome scored for Chicago. NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball – National Championship Last Night 2022 NCAA Final Four – National Champions – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN 1 South Carolina 64. 2 UConn 49 South Carolina 64, Connecticut 49 – Staley leads South Carolina over UConn for second NCAA title Dawn Staley and South Carolina buttoned up on defense and won their second national championship, stifling UConn for a 64-49 victory that ended the Huskies’ undefeated streak in title games. Destanni Henderson scored a career-high 26 points, Aliyah Boston added 11 points and 16 rebounds, and the Gamecocks handed Geno Auriemma’s Huskies their first loss in 12 NCAA title games. With Staley calling the shots in a $5,000 letterman jacket, South Carolina took UConn to school on the boards and capped a wire-to-wire run as the No. 1 team in the country in The AP poll. The Gamecocks also won the championship in 2017 with A’ja Wilson leading the way. NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball – Nation Championship Tonight 2022 NCAA Final Four – National Championship – Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA 1 Kansas vs. 8 North Carolina NCAAMBKB – UNC’s Bacot leaves no suspense on his title-game status North Carolina’s Armando Bacot says his right ankle injury won’t stop him from playing hard against Kansas in the national championship game. The 6-foot-10 Bacot says he’s “going to go all out” Monday night. Bacot twisted his ankle in a crowd of players near the baseline during the second half of Saturday night’s national semifinal victory over Duke. Tar Heels coach Hubert Davis says Bacot was cleared to participate in a light practice Sunday after X-rays came back negative. Bacot has averaged 16.3 points, 13.
This week on The Coaches, we talked Berrien Springs Boys' Basketball, St. Joe Wrestling, and Michigan Lutheran Girls' Basketball, and visited with retiring Lakeshore Wrestling coach Bruce Bittenbender...
Lakeshore vs Lawrence for the 'Big Trophy" in this Academic Challenge CHAMPIONSHIP Round!
NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Chicago Bulls 135, Los Angeles Clippers 130 – OT Detroit Pistons 102, Philadelphia 76ers 94 Bulls 135, Clippers 130 – OT – DeRozan scores 50, Bulls rally past Clippers 135-130 in OT DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 50 points and the Chicago Bulls rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 135-130 in overtime. DeRozan finished two points shy of his career high. The five-time All-Star scored 17 in the fourth quarter, though he missed the go-ahead free throw in the closing seconds of regulation after making the first two attempts to tie it. He then scored 10 in overtime, helping the Bulls come away with a win they sorely needed after falling behind by 16 in the third. Chicago, which led the Eastern Conference for a big part of the season, moved a half-game ahead of sixth-place Toronto with five remaining. Reggie Jackson led Los Angeles with 34 points. Paul George scored 22. Pistons 102, Sixers 94 – Bey's late scoring surge helps Pistons top 76ers 102-94 Saddiq Bey scored 10 of his 20 points in the final 4:23 as the Detroit Pistons pulled away down the stretch and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 102-94. The Pistons had a 39-8 edge in scoring off the bench. Cade Cunningham scored 27 for Detroit, which snapped a three-game skid. Joel Embiid had 37 points and 15 rebounds for Philadelphia. James Harden had 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the 76ers. Tonight Indiana Pacers at Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m. Detroit Pistons at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8:00 p.m. NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Florida Panthers 4, Chicago Blackhawks 0 Panthers 4, Blackhawks 0 – Panthers beat Blackhawks 4-0, set club record for home wins Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 37 shots for his third shutout of the season, leading the Florida Panthers to a 4-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Aleksander Barkov scored twice, Gustav Forsling had a goal and an assist, and Ryan Lomberg scored his fourth goal in three games as the Panthers won their 28th home game, a club record for a season. Jonathan Huberdeau recorded his 71st assist, an NHL record for assists by a left winger. Huberdeau has 94 points, tying him with Pavel Bure, and is closing in on the club record of 96 points set by Barkov in the 2018-19 season. The Panthers could clinch a playoff spot as early as Saturday. Collin Delia stopped 40 shots for the Blackhawks, who lost their third straight game. Tonight Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00 p.m. Ottawa Senators at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m. MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training Yesterday Toronto Blue Jays 5, Detroit Tigers 3 Chicago White Sox 8, Cincinnati Reds 2 Cubs were off Today New York Yankees at Detroit Tigers, 1:05 p.m. Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (SS) at Arizona Diamondbacks, 4:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (SS) at Milwaukee Brewers, 4:10 p.m. MLB – MLB, players keep automatic runners in extras for 2022 Major League Baseball has finalized the rules change to bring back automatic runners in extra innings for a third straight season. MLB and the players’ association agreed to keep the controversial rule that starts each team with a runner on second base during extra innings for the 2022 regular season. The agreement regarding on-field rules modifications also includes expanding active rosters from 26 players to 28 from opening day on April 7 through May 1 this year, due to the delayed start of spring training. NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball – Final Four Saturday– 2022 NCAA Final Four – National Semifinals – Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA 2 Villanova vs. 1 Kansas, 6:09 p.m. 8 North Carolina vs. 2 Duke, 8:49 p.m. NCAAMBKB – Notre Dame freshman Blake Wesley enters name for NBA draft Notre Dame freshman guard Blake Wesley has announced he's entering the NBA draft.
https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/976/2022/03/31103759/Grant-Grondrezick-II.mp4 This week’s Mid-West Family Player of the week is Grant Gondrezick II, a junior from Benton Harbor High School.
On top of having a incredible regular season for the Tigers, Grant did what all great players must do and step up when it matters most– the postseason.
In the Regional Semifinal game against Holland Christian, Grant scored 23 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, dished out 3 assists, nabbed 3 steals, and hit 3 3-pointers in the tigers 70-62 win.
He followed that up with a 21 point, 5 rebound, 4 assist, and 2 steal performance in a 76-58 victory of Edwardsburg to secure the Tigers’ Regional Championship.
Though you may not notice it while he’s dominating on the court, but Grant has been working though an enormous amount of mental health hurdles as he has had to overcome the passing of both of his Father and Grandmother within the past 15 months. And with his experience of having to battle and overcome mental health problems, Grant hopes to become a leading advocate for teen athletes who have their own hurdles to overcome.
Off of the court, Grant carries a 3.75 GPA, volunteer’s for his church’s food drive, and likes to study the bible, play NBA 2K and Madden, and watch film on NBA legends.
To listen to Grant’s entire conversation with Jordan Jensen, click below!
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
New York Rangers 5, Detroit Red Wings 4 – OT
Rangers 5, Red Wings 4 – OT – Copp lifts Rangers over Red Wings in OT for 4th straight win
Andrew Copp scored 1:34 into overtime and the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the Detroit Red Wings 5-4. Artemi Panarin had a goal and assisted on two others, including Copp’s winner, as New York swept back-to-back road games beginning with Tuesday night’s big victory over division rival Pittsburgh. Chris Kreider scored his 46th goal overall and NHL-high 24th on the power play. Ryan Reaves and Filip Chytil also scored for the Rangers, while Alexandar Georgiev made 22 saves. Michael Rasmussen, Jakub Vrana, Tyler Bertuzzi and Adam Erne scored for Detroit, and Moritz Seider added two assists. Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 29 shots, but the Red Wings lost their fourth straight.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Denver Nuggets 125, Indiana Pacers 118
Nuggets 125, Pacers 118 – Jokic has 37 points to lead Nuggets past Pacers 125-118
Nikola Jokic flirted with another triple-double with 37 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists, helping the Denver Nuggets hold off the Indiana Pacers 125-118. Jokic fell one assist shy of his 20th triple-double of the season after getting one Monday night at Charlotte. The Nuggets led by as many as 31 points in the second quarter before the Pacers stormed back. Indiana led 102-100 with 7:40 left in the fourth quarter before the Nuggets scored seven straight points to regain control. Seven of the nine Pacers who played scored in double figures, led by Buddy Hield with 20 points.
Tonight
Philadelphia 76ers at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Clippers at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 7, Philadelphia Phillies 1
Chicago White Sox 7, Texas Rangers 0
Chicago Cubs 8, Seattle Mariners 5
Today
Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays, 1:07 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati Reds, 9:05 p.m.
Cubs are off
MLB – White Sox slugger Andrew Vaughn recovering from hip pointer
Andrew Vaughn feared the worst when he got hurt making a diving catch for the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Same for his team, which is looking for the slugger to play a key role this year. They’re all feeling much better now. Vaughn was diagnosed with a hip pointer and could return to game action in one to two weeks. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 amateur draft ditched his crutches Tuesday and already is swinging a bat again. But the team is planning to be cautious with when he returns to the field.
NFL – Arians retires as Bucs’ coach, Bowles promoted to top spot
Bruce Arians has decided to retire as coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and move into a front-office role with the team, a stunning move announced Wednesday night. Arians, who will turn 70 this coming season, coached the Bucs to the Super Bowl title in the 2020 season which was Tom Brady’s first with Tampa Bay. The Bucs were 31-18 in Arians’ three seasons there and he was 80-48-1 in eight seasons as a head coach overall when adding in his five seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. Defensive coordinator Todd Bowles will replace Arians as coach.
WNBA – WNBA players break silence on Brittney Griner
Two of Brittney Griner’s USA Basketball teammates have broken their silence on the star player’s imprisonment in Russia. Most WNBA players have been hesitant to talk about Griner’s detention on apparent drug charges in Russia, hoping to avoid potentially hurting her case. Players have been keeping discussions about how to best help Griner within their community. WNBA players have been very cohesive in the past when rallying behind issues such as voter registration or the Black Lives Matters movement. For the first few weeks, it was decided that it was clearly better for them to say less.
NCAA – Emmert claims progress in women’s NCAAs, not close on pay
A year after glaring inequities were revealed at the women’s NCAA Tournament and less than two weeks after sharp criticism from Congress, NCAA President Mark Emmert says he is happy with the institution’s progress but said there had only been “preliminary discussions” about distributing tournament revenues to women’s programs. Emmert said the work ahead improving conditions for women’s basketball includes negotiating a new television contract for the women’s tournament and potentially having a similar revenue distribution protocol as the men’s event. Emmert was careful not to call for specific changes ahead of discussions by the NCAA’s hundreds of member schools, and he declined to offer his own viewpoint.
NCAA – March Madness paying off for players under mishmash of rules
This week, Kansas, Villanova, North Carolina and Duke will play in the first Final Four to take place under the new world of “name, image and likeness” endorsements in college sports. It allows college players to earn money through endorsements. This new world is comprised of a loosely regulated mishmash of state laws and university-written rules that set different standards across the nation with little transparency about who gets what or where it comes from. On the one hand, it’s seen as a long-overdue development that will forever change the landscape of what has been widely disparaged as among the most unfair labor markets in America. On the other, trouble could be looming for an industry with few rules that doles out big bucks to teenagers with big dreams.
NCAA – Women’s Final Four can be a financial windfall for players
Women’s basketball is ranked second, behind only college football and ahead of men’s basketball, when it comes to the amount of income generated by name, image and likeness deals. That is according to Blake Lawrence, the chief executive of Opendorse. His company helps colleges and athletes navigate the celebrity endorsement landscape, which was opened last summer by the NCAA and now has millions of dollars flowing through it. He says making it to the Final Four will only increase the deals coming to social-media influencers such as Stanford’s Cameron Brink and UConn’s Paige Bueckers.
Soccer – CONCACAR – US returns to World Cup despite 2-0 loss at Costa Rica
The United States men are returning to the World Cup after the trauma of missing the 2018 tournament, clinching a berth for this year’s championship in Qatar despite a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica on the final night of qualifying. Juan Pablo Vargas got behind Walker Zimmerman and headed Brandon Aguilera’s corner kick past goalkeeper Zack Steffen in the 51st minute, and Anthony Contreras knocked in a cross off a scramble in the 59th after Steffen couldn’t hold onto a free kick. A sellout crowd of about 35,000 in National Stadium came to life, but the Americans’ 5-1 rout of Panama at home last weekend gave them a huge goal-difference margin over Costa Rica.
Soccer – World Cup – FIFA, Qatar prepare for unprecedented World Cup finals draw
A World Cup like no other in its 92-year history will take shape this week at an unprecedented tournament draw. When FIFA and host nation Qatar stage the draw ceremony show Friday three of the 32 entries will be placeholders. That’s because the three-year qualifying program has been delayed by the pandemic and war in Ukraine. It means 37 nations will be involved Friday. Five of those ultimately won’t play in November when the first “winter” World Cup kicks off. Qatar is in the draw pot of top-seeded teams with the world’s best: Brazil, Belgium, France, Argentina, England, Spain and Portugal.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Last Night
Kalamazoo Wings 4, Iowa Heartlanders 3 – OT
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Today
Softball
Lake Michigan College at Kellogg Community College, Postponed
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Soccer
St. Joseph 5, Edwardsburg 0
Bridgman 3, Constantine 1
Saugatuck 1, Allegan 0
Coldwater 2, Three Rivers 1
Today
Girls Soccer
Hartford at Berrien Springs, 5:30 p.m.
Baseball
Hartford at Paw Paw, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Gary Calumet (IN) at River Valley, 5:00 p.m.
Softball
Hartford at Paw Paw, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Chicago Bulls 107, Washington Wizards 94
Brooklyn Nets 130, Detroit Pistons 123
Bulls 107, Wizards 94 – Bulls alone in 5th place after 107-94 win over Wizards
DeMar DeRozan scored 14 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away for a 107-94 victory over the Washington Wizards. Nikola Vucevic scored 27 points for Chicago, which is trying to stay in the top six in the Eastern Conference and avoid the play-in round of the postseason. The Bulls took a half-game lead on Toronto for fifth place in the East, and they lead seventh-place Cleveland by 1 1/2 games. Chicago has played 12 of its last 15 on the road, but the Bulls now have only six games remaining in the regular season — and the next five are at home.
Nets 130, Pistons 123 – Durant scores 41, Nets rally past Pistons 130-123
Kevin Durant scored 41 points and the Brooklyn Nets rallied past the Detroit Pistons 130-123. Kyrie Irving added 24 points in his second home appearance since New York exempted athletes from a private employer mandate for COVID-19 vaccinations last week. Andre Drummond had 14 points and 13 rebounds as Brooklyn overcame a double-digit deficit in the second quarter. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 34 points. Isaiah Stewart and Saddiq Bey each had 15. The Pistons went ahead 55-43 following Frank Johnson’s short jumper with 5:54 left in the second quarter. Durant followed with a four-point play and the Nets pulled within 64-58 at halftime.
Tonight
Denver Nuggets at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
New York Rangers at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m.
NHL – NHL GMs discuss playoff salary cap at Florida meetings
Stretching the salary cap into the playoffs was one of the subjects touched on by the NHL’s 32 general managers at their annual meetings in Florida. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the system has worked well since the league’s hard cap was introduced in 2005. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly outlined how the league approaches players on long-term injured reserve when their expected date of return falls around the start of the playoffs to ensure everything is above board. He called it a thorough process without problems. Any change would have to be collectively bargained with the NHL Players’ Association.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Chicago Cubs 3, Arizona Diamondbacks 2
Tigers and White Sox were off
Today
Detroit Tigers at Philadelphia Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Texas Rangers at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.
Seattle Mariners at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m.
NFL – NFL owners approve rule change for OT in playoffs
The NFL is changing its sometimes controversial overtime rules to guarantee each side gets the ball in the playoffs. Concerned that the coin toss to begin the extra period has too much impact on postseason game results, the owners voted Tuesday to approve a proposal presented by the Colts and Eagles. Beginning this season, if the team possessing the ball first in overtime scores a touchdown on that series, the opponent still gets a possession. In recent seasons, that touchdown would have ended the game.
NFL – Bears sign veteran quarterback Siemian to back up Fields
The Chicago Bears have signed veteran quarterback Trevor Siemian to a two-year contract to back up Justin Fields. Siemian has appeared in 33 games and started 29 while throwing for 6,843 yards, 41 touchdowns and 27 interceptions for the Denver Broncos, New York Jets and New Orleans Saints. He starred at Northwestern before getting drafted by Denver in the seventh round in 2015. Fields is coming off a shaky rookie season after Chicago traded up to draft him with the No. 11 overall pick. The Bears also have Super Bowl 52 MVP Nick Foles on their roster.
Golf – Woods arrives at Augusta National as Masters talk mounts
Tiger Woods is at Augusta National and the golf world is wondering: Will he play in the Masters? Various plane-tracking websites showed a Gulfstream registered to Woods leaving South Florida for Augusta on Tuesday, and a Twitter account showed the private jet on the runway. That ramped up speculation Woods might play the Masters just 14 months after he shattered his right leg in a car crash. Woods doesn’t have to decide whether to play until the tournament starts next week. He has said the key will be whether he can play and walk. He played with his son in December while riding in a cart.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Today
Baseball
Lake Michigan College at Kellogg Community College, PPD
Softball
Glen Oaks Community College 8, Lake Michigan College 0 – Game 1
Glen Oaks Community College 3, Lake Michigan College 2 – Game 2
MHSAA – Lakeshore’s Bittenbender to retire after 52 years
Lakeshore high school’s longtime wrestling coach Bruce Bittenbender has announced his retirement from the post he’s held since the 1970-71 season. Bittenbender’s record with Lakeshore for dual meets is 981-270-2, which ranks him 1st in the state of Michigan and 2nd nationally. The Lancer wrestling program has claimed 28 district and 13 regional titles during his time, Lakeshore has won 33 conference championships, including the SMAC regular season championship this past season. The Lancers also have finished as state runner up twice. While the Lancers have not won a team state championship, 26 individual Lakeshore wrestlers have won state titles, including three this season. Lakeshore has already announced that Ryan Quinn will be the next head coach for the Lancer program, Quinn is the 4th head coach in Lakeshore program history, which began in 1965.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Baseball
Coloma 10, South Haven 3 – Game 1
Coloma 3, South Haven 0 – Game 2
Grand Rapids Union 11, Martin 2 – Game 1
Grand Rapids Union 9, Martin 0 – Game 2
Girls Soccer
Hastings 6, Delton-Kellogg 0
Today
Girls Soccer
Edwardsburg at St. Joseph, 5:30 p.m.
Lakeshore at Plainwell, 6:00 p.m.
Coloma at Buchanan, 5:00 p.m.
Bridgman at Constantine, 5:00 p.m.
Brandywine at Hartford, 5:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Allegan, 6:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Coldwater, 4:30 p.m.
Fennville at Hamilton, 5:30 p.m.
Baseball
Dowagiac at Bridgman, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Constantine at Brandywine, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Gobles at Decatur, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Bloomingdale at Lawton, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Fennville at Holland Black River, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Saugatuck at Allegan, 4:15 p.m. (DH)
Softball
Dowagiac at Bridgman, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Constantine at Brandywine, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Coloma at South Haven, 4:15 p.m. (DH)
Gobles at Decatur, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Bloomingdale at Lawton, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Fennville at Hamilton, 4:15 p.m. (DH)
Saugatuck at Allegan, 4:15 p.m. (DH)
NCAAWBKB – Women’s NCAA Tournament – Elite 8
Last Night
Wichita Region – Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita, KS
1 Louisville 62, 3 Michigan 50
Louisville 62, Michigan 50 – Louisville beats Michigan 62-50 to return to Final Four
Hailey Van Lith scored 22 points, Olivia Cochran made a series of crucial baskets in the final minutes, and Louisville held off Michigan 62-50 to return to the Final Four for the fourth time in program history. Chelsie Hall added 15 points and Emily Engstler balanced out a poor shooting night with 16 rebounds and some big plays on defense, helping the top-seeded Cardinals advance to face South Carolina next weekend in Minneapolis. Naz Hillmon finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Wolverines, who couldn’t overcome 22 turnovers despite a huge disparity at the foul line in their first regional final.
Bridgeport Region – Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport, CT
2 UConn 91, 1 NC State 87 – 2 OT
UConn 91, NC State 87 – 2 OT – UConn reaches 14th straight Final Four, tops NC State in 2OT
UConn is heading to the women’s Final Four for the 14th straight time. The Huskies beat North Carolina State 91-87 in a double-overtime thriller. Paige Bueckers scored 15 of her 27 points in the two extra periods. The Huskies had been 0-for-5 in overtime in the NCAA Tournament. They will face top seed Stanford on Friday night in the national semifinals in Minneapolis. Bueckers was AP Player of the Year last season as a freshman but missed two months this season with a knee injury. When the Huskies needed her, she looked like her old self. Jakia Brown-Turner hit a 3-pointer to force the second overtime and led N.C. State with 20 points.
NCAAMBKB – Duke-Carolina, Kansas-Nova set for epic Final Four showdowns
Duke and North Carolina will meet for the 258th time but first in the NCAA Tournament when they tip off Saturday night in the Final Four in New Orleans. It will be the final trip to college basketball’s biggest stage for Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski, who is chasing his sixth national championship. The winner of their showdown at the Superdome will get Kansas or Villanova in the title game. North Carolina will be making its records 21st appearance in the Final Four, and the four teams headed to the Big Easy combined to make it 61 times with 17 national titles between them.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
New York Knicks 109, Chicago Bulls 104
Atlanta Hawks 132, Indiana Pacers 123
Knicks 109, Bulls 104 – Knicks hold off DeRozan, Bulls for 4th straight win
RJ Barrett scored 28 points, Alec Burks had 27 and the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 109-104 for their fourth straight victory. Obi Toppin had 17 points for the Knicks, whose strong recent play will likely come too late. They remained 4 1/2 games behind Atlanta for 10th place in the Eastern Conference and the final play-in spot with only six games remaining. DeMar DeRozan scored 37 for the Bulls, including 15 in the fourth quarter. But he missed a jumper and then was called for an offensive foul in the final 45 seconds, cutting short Chicago’s comeback attempt.
Hawks 132, Pacers 123 – Bogdanovic scores 29, Hawks beat Pacers 132-123
Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 29 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks past the Indiana Pacers 132-123. Clint Capela and Kevin Huerter each contributed 22 points and Capela added 15 rebounds for the Hawks, who are 10th in the Eastern Conference.
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at Washington Wizards, 7:00 p.m.
Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m.
NBA – Pistons’ Grant to miss rest of season with left calf injury
Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant will miss the remainder of the season because of a strained left calf. The team said Monday that Grant was hurt in the first quarter of a 100-97 loss to Washington on Friday. Grant averaged 19.2 points in 47 games this season, his second with the Pistons. He won a gold medal playing for the U.S. Olympic team last summer.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Buffalo Sabres 6, Chicago Blackhawks 5
Sabres 6, Blackhawks 5 – Thompson winner with 10.6 left, Sabres rally past Blackhawks
Tage Thompson scored the tiebreaking goal on a fortunate bounce with 10.6 seconds left and the Buffalo Sabres rallied from four down to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-5. Victor Olofsson had two goals and an assist to help the Sabres win for the first time in three games. Kyle Okposo, Vinnie Hinostroza and Alex Tuch also scored for Buffalo. Thompson, the team leader with 28 goals, broke his stick on a shot from left wing. The puck caromed off the boards behind the net and hit Chicago goaltender Kevin Lankinen’s left skate before going in. Tuch tied it for Buffalo with 2:14 to play. Alex DeBrincat, Calvin de Haan, Sam Lafferty, Jonathan Toews and Seth Jones scored for the Blackhawks, who led 4-0 in the second period.
NHL – Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk dies from illness at 62
The Ottawa Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk has died from an illness at age 62. The team announced the news with a statement from his family. The statement did not provide additional details of what the illness was. Melnyk had a liver transplant in 2015 after a public search for a donor. Melnyk had owned the Senators since 2003. The Toronto native was also involved in other businesses around Canada and in 2010 had an estimated net worth of $1.21 billion.
NHL – Sheldon Kennedy talks safety, inclusion at NHL GMs meeting
Sheldon Kennedy addressed NHL general managers on the opening day of their first in-person meeting in two years. He and league executive Kim Davis led a discussion about safety and inclusion. Kennedy has been a voice for victims following his own experience being sexually abused by a coach during his time as a junior hockey player. The league is attempting to push forward on those issues in the aftermath of the Chicago Blackhawks investigation into allegations a player was sexually assaulted by a video coach in 2010.
NFL – NFL makes adjustments to Rooney Rule to aid minority hiring
To ensure more opportunities for diverse candidates, the NFL has added requirements on the hiring of offensive assistant coaches, and women in general. The moves announced at the owners meeting include adjustments to the Rooney Rule adopted in 2003 and amended frequently in attempts to enhance opportunities for people of color and women for nearly all league and team jobs. Beginning this season, all 32 clubs must employ a female or a member of an ethnic or racial minority to serve as an offensive assistant coach. The person will receive a one-year contract and work closely with the head coach and offensive staff to gain experience.
NFL – New stadium for Buffalo; proposal for Tennessee
Sources tell The Associated Press that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee plans to propose $500 million in bonds in the state budget to help fund a new covered $1.2 billon Tennessee Titans stadium envisioned for Nashville. In New York, state and county taxpayers will be asked to commit a record $850 million in public funds toward construction of the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium. The project has a total estimated price tag of $1.4 billion.
NFL – Lions to be featured on NFL’s “Hard Knocks”, will host 2024 draft
The NFL announced that the Detroit Lions will be the team featured in the upcoming season of the HBO documentary series “Hard Knocks.” The Lions were one of three teams that could not turn down the series coming to Lions training camp. This will be the 15th season of the show. The NFL also announced that the city of Detroit will host the NFL Draft in 2024. The physical draft location will be held downtown at around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. This season’s draft will take place in Las Vegas, with Kansas City hosting in 2023.
NCAAFB – New coach Marcus Freeman liking his first Irish spring
Notre Dame and first-year coach Marcus Freeman are getting know each other. Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees returns on a staff that has eight new faces, including Freeman’s successor at defensive coordinator in Al Golden. There’s also a battle for the No. 1 quarterback spot as sophomore Tyler Buchner and junior Drew Pyne duel to replace Jack Coan. Notre Dame finished last season 11-2. The spring game is April 23.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
New York Yankees 11, Detroit Tigers 7
San Diego Padres 9, Chicago White Sox 8
Chicago Cubs 4, Cincinnati Reds 2
Today
Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m.
Tigers and White Sox are off
MLB – Cubs’ Wisdom, Schwindel looking to build on 2021 season
Patrick Wisdom and Frank Schwindel were two pleasant surprises for the Chicago Cubs during a tough 2021 season. Looking to establish themselves as consistent major leaguers, the slugging infielders are trying to stick to the formula that worked so well for each one last year. Wisdom set a single-season franchise record for rookies with 28 homers, topping Kris Bryant’s 26 in 2015, and Schwindel batted .342 in 56 games. Chicago is hoping what they accomplished in 2021 is a harbinger of future success instead of a fleeting aberration.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Today
Baseball
Lake Michigan College at Kellogg Community College, 2:00 p.m./4:30 p.m. (DH)
Softball
Glen Oaks Community College at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (DH)
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Soccer
South Haven 2, Fennville 1
Today
Baseball
Brandywine at Niles, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Coloma at South Haven, 4:15 p.m. (DH)
Martin at Grand Rapids Union, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Saugatuck at Hamilton, 4:15 p.m. (DH)
Softball
North Muskegon at Saugatuck, 4:15 p.m. (DH)
Girls Soccer
Delton-Kellogg at Hastings, 5:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s NCAA Tournament – Elite 8
Saturday
Bridgeport Region – Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport, CT
1 NC State 66, 5 Notre Dame 63
2 UConn 75, 3 Indiana 57
Wichita Region – Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita, KS
1 Louisville 76, 4 Tennessee 64
3 Michigan 52, 10 South Dakota 49
Tonight
Wichita Region – Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita, KS
1 Louisville vs. 3 Michigan, 9:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Early loss at Louisville on Michigan’s mind ahead of Elite 8
Michigan’s first women’s hoops loss of the season was a doozy. The Wolverines were blown out 70-48 at Louisville in what is their second-largest margin of defeat so far this season. Michigan has a chance to avenge that loss on a grand stage. The third-seeded Wolverines face top seed Louisville on Monday in the Elite Eight with a trip to the Final Four at stake. Michigan’s Naz Hillmon was held to 12 points in the first meeting. That’s nine points under her current average.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s NCAA Tournament – Elite 8
Saturday
South Region – AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX
3 Villanova 50, 5 Houston 44
West Region – Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
2 Duke 78, 4 Arkansas 69
Yesterday
Midwest Region – United Center, Chicago
1 Kansas 76, 10 Miami-FL 50
East Region – Wells Fargo Arena, Philadelphia
8 North Carolina 69, 15 Saint Peter’s 49
Saturday
Final Four – Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
1 Kansas vs. 2 Villanova, 6:06 p.m.
2 Duke vs. 8 North Carolina, 8:49 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
New York Knicks 104, Detroit Pistons 102
Knicks 104, Pistons 102 – Alec Burks, R.J. Barrett lead Knicks past Pistons, 104-102
Alec Burks hit a 3-pointer for New York’s final points and finished off Detroit with a last-second steal in the Knicks’ 104-102 victory over the Pistons on Sunday. R.J. Barrett led New York with 21 points, Julian Randle had 20 and Burks and Immanuel Quickly had 18 each. Trailing by two, the Pistons called a timeout to set up a final play with 6.6 seconds left. Killian Hayes inbounded the ball to Cade Cunningham, but Burks stripped the ball as he tried to drive. Marvin Bagley III led Detroit with 27 points, and Cunningham added 18.
Tonight
Atlanta Hawks at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Pittsburgh Penguins 11, Detroit Red Wings 2
Penguins 11, Red Wings 2 – Malkin’s hat trick powers Penguins to 11-2 romp over Detroit
Evgeni Malkin had his 13th career hat trick and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins drilled the reeling Detroit Red Wings 11-2. Sidney Crosby, Kasperi Kapanen, Jeff Carter, Teddy Blueger, Danton Heinen, Brian Boyle and recently acquired Rickard Rakell also scored for the Penguins. Pittsburgh needed less than 30 minutes to take a 6-0 lead on its way to the franchise’s first 11-goal game in nearly 30 years. Tristan Jarry made 33 saves to win for the sixth time in his last seven starts.
Tonight
Buffalo Sabres at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
NCAA Hockey – NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament – Elite 8
Last Night
2 Minnesota 3, 1 Western Michigan 0 Worcester Regional – DCU Center, Worcester, MA
1 Michigan 7, 2 Quinnipiac 4, Allentown Regional – PPL Center, Allentown, PA
Thursday, April 7
NCAA Frozen Four – TD Garden, Boston MA
1 Michigan vs. 1 Denver, 5:00 p.m.
1 Minnesota State vs. 2 Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Baltimore Orioles 5, Detroit Tigers 4
Chicago White Sox 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 0
Chicago Cubs 13, Kansas City Royals 12
Today
New York Yankees at Detroit Tigers, 1:05 p.m.
San Diego Padres at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds, 9:05 p.m.
Golf – PGA – Sheffler No. 1 after Match Play win
The PGA’s hottest golfer has vaulted to No. 1. Scottie Scheffler won the Dell Technologies Match Play for his third title in his last five starts. His climb to No. 1 comes just weeks after his first tour victory. Scheffler never trailed in the final against Kevin Kisner, building a 3-up lead through six holes and giving him no chance to catch up. Scheffler closed him out with a par on the 15th for a 4-and-3 victory. Scheffler also never trailed in the semifinal win over Dustin Johnson on Sunday. In fact, he went the final 57 holes at Austin Country Club without trailing.
NASCAR – Chastain has first career win, breaks ice for Trackhouse Racing
It was a day of firsts for Ross Chastain and upstart race team Trackhouse Racing. Chastain bumped and banged his way around the final overtime lap at Circuit of the Americas to earn his first career Cup win. It’s also the first victory for Trackhouse Racing, which took over Chastain’s contract after buying out Chip Ganassi Racing. Tyler Reddick had somehow moved to the front in the previous single lap run between the eighth and ninth cautions. Chastain and Allmendinger restarted second and third, just ahead of Alex Bowman. The overtime featured four lead changes, with Chastain and Allmendinger swapping it twice. Chastain decided the race by divebombing inside of Allmendinger, which spun Allmendinger from second to 33rd. Bowman finished second, followed by Christopher Bell, Chase Elliott and Reddick.
Soccer – CONCACAF – Pulisic 1st hat trick leads US to 5-1 win, World Cup brink
Christian Pulisic scored his first international hat trick, leading the United States to the brink of returning to the World Cup with a 5-1 rout of Panama. Pulisic converted two penalty kicks during a four-goal burst in the first half that also saw Paul Arriola and Jesús Ferreira score, then boosted the lead to 5-0 on memorable goal with two brilliant touches that evaded a pair of defenders. With fans still fretting after the Americans’ failure to reach the 2018 World Cup, the U.S. assumed a commanding position to qualify for this November’s tournament in Qatar.
Soccer – CONCACAF – Canada advances to World Cup for first time in 36 years
Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan and Junior Hoilett scored and Canada secured its first World Cup berth in 36 years with a 4-0 victory over Jamaica on Sunday. Canada has been to the World Cup just once before, in 1986. Canada missed out a chance to secure a spot in Qatar last week against Costa Rica. It was Canada’s first loss in three qualifying rounds and it snapped a six-game winning streak. Boosted by the home crowd at BMO Filed, Canada rebounded against the Jamaicans, who were already eliminated.
AHL – American Hockey League
Last Night
Ontario Reign 4, Grand Rapids Griffins 3 – OT
Chicago Wolves 5, Iowa Wild 2
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Last Night
Kalamazoo Wings 5, Indy Fuel 2
Toledo Walleye 4, Allen Americans 2
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Yesterday
Softball
Lake Michigan College at Oakland Community College, Cancelled
MHSAA – High School Sports
Saturday
Boys Basketball – State Finals
Division 1 at Michigan State University
Warren DeLaSalle 67, Grand Blanc 58
Division 2 at Michigan State University
Williamston 68, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 65 – OT
Division 3 at Michigan State University
Schoolcraft 59, Menominee 49
Division 4 at Michigan State University
Wyoming Tri-unity Christian 56, Ewen-Trout Creek 45 – OT
Today
Girls Soccer
Allegan at St. Joseph, Cancelled
Brandywine at Constantine, 5:00 p.m.
Fennville at South Haven 6:30 p.m.
Hartford at Paw Paw, Cancelled
Saugatuck at Hamilton, 5:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Hastings, 5:00 p.m.
Baseball
Constantine at River Valley, 4:15 p.m. (DH)
Bloomingdale at Delton-Kellogg, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Lawton at Hartford, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Gobles at Allegan, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Marcellus at Dowagiac, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Wayland at Otsego, 4:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Decatur, cancelled
Fennville at Hamilton, 4:15 p.m. (DH)
Softball
Constantine at River Valley, 4:15 p.m. (DH)
Allegan at Gobles, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Marcellus at Dowagiac, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Lawton at Hartford, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Lawrence at Decatur, cancelled
Zeeland West at Fennville, 4:15 p.m. (DH)
This week, we talk high school sports officiating with members of our local Fruitbelt Officials Association…
**NCAAMBKB – Men’s NCAA Tournament – Sweet 16
Last Night
South Region – AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX
3 Villanova 63, 11 Michigan 55
5 Houston 72, 1 Arizona 60
Villanova 63, Michigan 55 – Samuels powers Villanova over Michigan 63-55 in Sweet 16
Jermaine Samuels scored 22 points and Villanova controlled Michigan in a 63-55 Sweet 16 victory in the NCAA Tournament. Much of Samuels’ scoring effort came on tough drives through Michigan defenders and around Wolverines center Hunter Dickinson. Dickinson had 15 points and 15 rebounds for Michigan. The No. 2 seed Wildcats advance to the South Regional final to play No. 5 Houston, which beat one-seed Arizona.
West Region – Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
4 Arkansas 74, 1 Gonzaga 68
2 Duke 78, 3 Texas Tech 73
Tonight
East Region – Wells Fargo Arena, Philadelphia
3 Purdue vs. 15 Saint Peter’s, 7:09 p.m.
4 UCLA vs. 8 North Carolina, 9:39 p.m.
Midwest Region – United Center, Chicago
4 Providence vs.1 Kansas, 7:29 p.m.
11 Iowa State vs. 10 Miami-FL, 9:59 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s NCAA Tournament – Sweet 16
Tonight
Greensboro Region – Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro NC
1 South Carolina vs. 5 North Carolina, 7:00 p.m.
3 Iowa State vs. 10 Creighton, 9:30 p.m.
Spokane Region – Spokane Arena, Spokane, WA
2 Texas vs. 6 Ohio State, 7:00 p.m.
1 Stanford vs. 4 Maryland, 9:30 p.m.
Saturday
Bridgeport Region – Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport, CT
1 NC State vs. 5 Notre Dame, 11:30 a.m.
2 UConn vs. 3 Indiana, 2:00 p.m.
Wichita Region – Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita, KS
1 Louisville vs. 4 Tennessee, 4:00 p.m.
3 Michigan vs. 10 South Dakota, 6:30 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
New Orleans Pelicans 126, Chicago Bulls 109
Memphis Grizzlies 133, Indiana Pacers 103
Pelicans 126, Bulls 109 – Graham, McCollum lead Pelicans past Bulls 126-109
Devonte’ Graham hit five 3-pointers on his way to a season-high 30 points, CJ McCollum scored 25 and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Chicago Bulls 126-109. Jonas Valanciunas added 16 points and 19 rebounds for the Pelicans, who won for the fourth time in six games as they try to solidify their hold on a Western Conference play-in spot. Zach LaVine scored 39 points and Coby White added 23 for Chicago. The Bulls played without leading scorer DeMar DeRozan because of his left groin injury and lost for the fifth time in six games. Pelicans undrafted rookie Jose Alvarado scored 13 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter.
Grizzlies 133, Pacers 103 – Bane has 30, Grizzlies rout Pacers 133-103 for playoff spot
Desmond Bane scored 30 points, hitting 12 of 15 shots, and the Memphis Grizzlies built a big lead early before coasting to a 133-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers, clinching a spot in the playoffs. Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 20 points, going 7 of 13 from the field, as the Grizzlies shot 54%. Stephenson led the Pacers with 25 points, while Terry Taylor had 17. Goga Bitadze finished with 14.
Tonight
Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
NYC/Covid – NYC lifts vaccine rule that blocked athletes from home games
New York City’s mayor has exempted athletes and performers from the city’s vaccine mandate. But the decision announced by Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday does not include countless government and private workers, some of whom have lost their jobs for refusing to get vaccinated. Police and other unions are blasting the mayor for seemingly treating the wealthy and famous differently. Adams says the exemption is necessary because athletes and performers bring important money into the city. Before the change, unvaccinated Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving was barred from playing in home games, and several baseball players were expected to be blocked from taking the field.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
New York Islanders 5, Detroit Red Wings 2
Chicago Blackhawks 4, Los Angeles Kings 3 – Shootout
Islanders 5, Red Wings 2 – Nelson, Sorokin lead Islanders past Red Wings 5-2
Brock Nelson scored twice and Ilya Sorokin made 37 saves to lead the New York Islanders over the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 for their sixth straight home victory. Anthony Beauvillier had a goal just nine seconds into the game for the second-fastest score in Islanders history. Oliver Wahlstrom and Josh Bailey also scored for the Islanders who improved to 8-4-1 overall since March 1 and 7-1-1 in their last nine games. Anders Lee had three assists and Mathew Barzal added two. Pius Suter and Sam Gagner scored for the Red Wings.
Blackhawks 4, Kings 3 – SO – DeBrincat’s shootout goal propels Blackhawks over Kings 4-3
Alex DeBrincat had a goal and an assist in regulation and then scored the only goal of the shootout to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Patrick Kane also had a goal and an assist for the Blackhawks. Chicago has won two straight for the first time since reeling off four consecutive victories in the middle of January. Sam Lafferty also scored. Collin Delia made 43 saves. Phillip Danault scored twice for the Kings for his fourth multigoal game of the season. Danault also has a career-high 21 goals. Trevor Moore added a short-handed score for Los Angeles.
NCAA Hockey – NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament
Last Night
2 Notre Dame 2, 3 North Dakota 1 – OT Albany Regional – MVP Arena, Albany, NY
2 Minnesota Duluth 3, 3 Michigan Tech 0 Loveland Regional – Budweiser Events Center, Loveland, CO
Today
1 Western Michigan vs.4 Northeastern, 12:00 p.m. Worcester Regional – DCU Center, Worcester, MA
1 Michigan vs. 4 American International, 3:00 p.m. Allentown Regional – PPL Center, Allentown, PA
IIHF – IIHF calls for ethics probe of Russian federation, Fasel
The International Ice Hockey Federation council has referred the Russian Hockey Federation and former IIHF president Rene Fasel to an independent ethics board for investigation over issues related to the war in Ukraine. The IIHF cited Russia’s instructions to the KHL to support the war. it also noted Fasel’s involvement with Russia and his comments about the invasion. Fasel served as IIHF president from 1994-2021. He has since taken a job as an adviser to the KHL, the elite Russian hockey league. Fasel criticized the IIHF to state media after his former organization banned Russia and Belarus from upcoming competitions.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 5, New York Yankees 3 – 7 Inn.
San Francisco Giants 9, Chicago White Sox 6
Los Angeles Angels 5, Chicago Cubs 4
Today
Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays, 1:07 p.m.
Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Seattle Mariners, 9:40 p.m.
NFL – Bills stand to lose Bates after OL signs Bears’ offer sheet
A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Bills offensive lineman Ryan Bates has agreed to sign an offer sheet with the Chicago Bears. The move puts Buffalo in a position to have to match Chicago’s offer or lose the third-year player without compensation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the discussions are private. The Chicago Tribune first reported the move earlier in the day. The Bills last week retained the restricted free agent’s rights by tendering Bates a one-year, $2.4 million contract offer.
NFL – Denver Broncos stadium fire torches seats, suite area
Firefighters have extinguished a blaze that torched several rows of seats and a suite area at the Denver Broncos’ stadium. The fire broke out on the fourth level at Empower Field at Mile High on Thursday afternoon and spread to the third level, where it burned at least six rows of seats in two sections. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control but were trying to determine if it had spread to other areas of the stadium, which seats more than 76,000 people. No injuries were reported, and investigators have not said what caused the fire.
NASCAR – NASCAR hits Keselowski with huge fine for modifying Next Gen
NASCAR has issued steep penalties against Brad Keselowski and his new race team for illegally modifying a supplied part on the Next Gen car. Keselowski was docked 100 driver points and the No. 6 Ford team docked 100 owner points. Crew chief Matt McCall was fined $100,000 and suspended from the next four Cup races. The penalty plunged the 2012 NASCAR champion from 16th in the current standings to 35th — behind every other full-time driver in the field. Keselowski will also be docked 10 playoff points should he recover to make the playoff field.
Michigan law adds mandatory reporters after Nassar scandal
Physical and occupational therapists, and athletic trainers are now required to report suspected child abuse or neglect under a new Michigan law that follows the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week signed the legislation. It comes more than four years after the former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University sports doctor was sentenced to a virtual life sentence for his conviction on child pornography charges and sexually abusing athletes. Several athletes testified during victim impact statements in 2018 that over the course of Nassar’s more than two decades of sexual abuse they told adults what was happening, including athletic trainers, and it went unreported.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Soccer
Dowagiac 8, Hartford 0
Three Rivers 2, Parchment 1
Boys Basketball – State Semifinals
Division 3 at Michigan State University
Menominee 74, Ecorse 56
Schoolcraft 55, Flint Beecher 39
Division 4 at Michigan State University
Ewen-Trout Creek 62, Lake Leelanau St. Mary 56
Wyoming Tri-unity Christian 77, Genesee Christian 33
TonightGirls Soccer
Paw Paw at Mattawan, 6:30 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Wyoming Lee, 6:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Coldwater, 5:30 p.m.
Softball
Lawrence at Bangor, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Hartford at South Haven, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Baseball
Lawrence at Bangor, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Hartford at South Haven, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Constantine at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
B.C. Central at Galesburg-Augusta, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Boys Basketball – State Semifinals
Division 1 at Michigan State University
Warren DeLaSalle (18-7) vs Grand Rapids Northview (25-1), 12:00 p.m.
Grand Blanc (20-5) vs Belleville (19-6), 2:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Michigan State University
Grand Rapids Catholic Central (24-1) vs Ferndale (21-3), 5:30 p.m.
Williamston (25-0) vs Freeland (25-0), 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
Boys Basketball – State Finals
**All games will air on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM****
Division 4
Ewen-Trout Creek (22-3) vs Wyoming Tri-unity Christian (20-6), 10:00 a.m.
Division 1
Teams TBA, 12:15 pm
Division 3
Menominee (23-3) vs Schoolcraft (24-2), 4:30 p.m.
Division 2
Teams TBA, 6:45 pm
Girls Soccer
St. Joseph at Holland Christian, 11:45 a.m.**
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Detroit Pistons 122, Atlanta Hawks 101
Sacramento Kings 110, Indiana Pacers 109
Pistons 122, Hawks 101 – Grant, Cunningham lead Pistons to rare rout of Hawks
Jeremi Grant scored 21 points and the slumping Detroit Pistons routed the Atlanta Hawks 122-101 on Wednesday night. Cade Cunningham added 17 points and eight assists for Detroit. The Pistons led by 29 points while winning for the second time in eight games. Detroit had eight players in double figures as they easily surpassed its previous biggest victory margin of the season, 16 against Toronto on Jan. 14. Saddiq Bey hit his 192nd 3-pointer of the season in the fourth quarter, breaking Allan Houston’s franchise record. Trae Young had 21 points and nine assists for Atlanta, De’Andre Hunter scored 15 points, and Bogan Bogdanovic added 13. The Hawks had won five of seven.
Kings 110, Pacers 109 – Jones’ last-second tip-in lifts Kings over Pacers 110-109
Damian Jones’ tip-in with less than a second left lifted the Sacramento Kings to a 110-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Trey Lyles missed a 3-pointer but Jones tipped in the rebound with 0.2 seconds remaining. Davion Mitchell scored 25 points and Chimezie Metu had a career-high 22 as the Kings snapped a three-game losing streak. Buddy Hield led the Pacers with 25 points and Goga Bitadze added 20. Tyrese Haliburton had 13 points and 15 assists. Haliburton and Hield were traded by the Kings to the Pacers in February.
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at New Orleans Pelicans, 8:00 p.m.
Indiana Pacers at Memphis Grizzlies, 8:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Chicago Blackhawks 4, Anaheim Ducks 2
Blackhawks 4, Ducks 2 – Blackhawks snap 3-game losing streak with 4-2 win over Ducks
Dylan Strome scored the go-ahead goal with 3:50 remaining and Patrick Kane had another big night against Anaheim as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the skidding Ducks 4-2. Strome redirected Riley Stillman’s shot from near the blueline past John Gibson to help the Blackhawks snap a three-game losing streak. Kane had a goal and two assists, giving him a point in nine straight games against Anaheim. Sam Carrick — who was playing in his 100th NHL game — scored twice for Anaheim, marking the first multigoal game of his six-year career. However, it wasn’t enough for the Ducks, who have dropped eight straight for the fifth time in franchise history.
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at New York Islanders, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Los Angeles Kings, 10:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s NCAA Tournament
Tonight
Sweet 16 – South Region – AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX
11 Michigan vs. 3 Villanova, 7:29 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:45
5 Houston vs. 1 Arizona, 9:59 p.m.
Sweet 16 – West Region – Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
4 Arkansas vs. 1 Gonzaga, 7:09 p.m.
3 Texas Tech vs. 2 Duke, 9:30 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – South Preview: ‘Nova vs. Michigan again at site of ’18 title
Villanova is back in San Antonio for the first time since winning the national title there four years ago. Even the opponent is the same, though the Sweet 16 game against Michigan is at a different arena. The Wildcats and Wolverines meet Thursday night at the home of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs. That is about three miles from the Alamodome, where Nova won the title in 2018. In the other South Region semifinal, top seed Arizona takes on Houston. The Cougars are playing only a three-hour drive from home.
NCAA – Study: Michigan, Kentucky top academics-based NCAA brackets
Michigan and Kentucky stood out in a study examining the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament brackets based on graduation rates, academic success and diversity in the head coaching ranks. The Wolverines were the overall No. 1 seed as the national champion for a third straight year in the men’s field according to the study released Wednesday by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) at Central Florida. The Wildcats held the overall No. 1 seed as the women’s champion. Teams that performed well and are still in the tournaments are the Michigan and North Carolina men, along with the Notre Dame women.
NCAA – NCAA men’s, women’s tournaments see double-digit TV gains
The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are seeing double-digit viewer increases over last year. The men’s tournament is up 12% over last year. The tournament is also off to its best start in five years, averaging 9.12 million viewers through the second round. The women’s tournament is up 15% overall through the first two rounds. The second round averaged 474,000 viewers, a 25% jump from last year. Both tournaments are back to their normal setups for the first time since 2019. They were played in a bubble last year after being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 6 – TIE
Texas Rangers 14, Chicago White Sox 5
Chicago Cubs 5, Oakland A’s 4
Today
New York Yankees at Detroit Tigers, 1:05 p.m.
San Francisco Giants at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Angels, 4:10 p.m.
MLB/EPL – Cubs owners denounce racism after backlash over Chelsea bid
The owners of the Chicago Cubs, who are bidding for Premier League club Chelsea, touted their anti-racism credentials after a backlash in England about offensive comments by the father of the baseball team’s chairman. It has been three years since family patriarch Joe Ricketts apologized after online media outlet Splinter News published emails featuring him making Islamophobic comments, such as “Islam is a cult and not a religion.” Paul Canoville, Chelsea’s first Black player, tweeted “a big fat anti racism NO to the Ricketts bid.” The Ricketts family says it “rejects any form of hate in the strongest possible terms.”
MLB – Lynn ready if needed to start on opening day for White Sox
Lance Lynn says he’s not particularly concerned about who starts on opening day for the Chicago White Sox. Manager Tony La Russa hasn’t announced whether Lynn or Lucas Giolito will get the ball when the White Sox face Detroit on April 8. Lynn says “it’s awesome” that the White Sox have multiple potential opening day starters. Lynn finished third in the American League Cy Young Award voting last season. He made his spring debut on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers.
WNBA – Griner seen by US consulate in Russian detention facility
The U.S. State Department says a U.S. Embassy official has visited with WNBA star Brittney Griner, who remains detained near Moscow, to check on her condition. State Department spokesperson Ned Price told CNN the official found Griner “to be in good condition.” Price did not identify the official who had been granted consular access to Griner, something the United States had been demanding. Griner was detained after arriving at a Moscow airport, reportedly in mid-February, after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges that allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
COVID – New York City to let unvaccinated athletes play home games
New York city’s mayor will announce Thursday that he’s exempting athletes and performers from the city’s vaccine mandate for private workers. The move will allow Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving to play home games, and let unvaccinated baseball players take the field when their season begins. According to a person familiar with the upcoming announcement who was not authorized to discuss it publicly, Mayor Eric Adams will make the announcement Thursday morning. It will be effective immediately. The city’s sweeping vaccine mandate for workers will still apply to people with other types of jobs, including government employees.
NFL – Lions add ex-Chiefs CB Mike Hughes, ex-Ravens LB Chris Board
The Detroit Lions have addressed pressing needs, signing cornerback Mike Hughes and linebacker Chris Board. Detroit announced the moves Wednesday, adding depth where it is needed on defense. Hughes started in five of 17 games last season with the Kansas City Chiefs. He had 45 tackles, one interception, forced four fumble and returned a fumble for a score in 2021. Board started in two of 63 games over the last four years with the Baltimore Ravens. He had 59 tackles, 2 1/2 sacks, forced two fumbles and was a key contributor on special teams.
NFL – Michaels, Herbstreit to call Prime Video’s NFL package
Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit will be the announcing team when Prime Video takes over “Thursday Night Football” in September. Michaels moves to Prime from NBC. His contract with NBC ended last month after he was in the booth for his 11th Super Bowl. Herbstreit will remain ESPN’s lead college football analyst and do NFL games for Prime. ESPN also announced that Herbstreit had signed a multiyear extension.
Tennis – That’ll do: Barty signs off on tennis at 25, ranked No. 1
Ash Barty signaled the end of the photo opportunities at her retirement news conference in her typically low-fuss, matter-of-fact style: “Righto, that’ll do.” Barty surprised almost everyone in tennis when she announced her retirement at age 25 in a video posted to social media on Wednesday. She’s spent the last two years atop the women’s tennis rankings and won two of the last three Grand Slam singles titles. A day later she confirmed she’d set a date to get married but wasn’t ready to make it public. For all other details about her future plans, Barty says “You’ll have to wait and see. Be patient.”
Russia/Ukraine – Russian Olympians face backlash after Vladimir Putin rally
Russian Olympic athletes who participated in a rally supporting President Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine are facing a backlash. They gathered on stage at the Luzhniki Stadium on Friday as part of the concert and entertainment program around Putin’s speech. Olympic champion Evgeny Rylov is under investigation from the governing body of swimming. Swimwear manufacturer Speedo has dropped Rylov for his involvement in the pro-Putin rally. It says the remainder of Rylov’s sponsorship fee will be donated to the United Nations agency caring for refugees.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Soccer
St. Joseph 6, Kalamazoo Christian 0
- St. Joe’s Ellie Smith scored a hat-trick, while Eleah Hedstrom scored twice in the Bears 6-0 win over Kalamazoo Christian. Anna Kalamaros scored the other goal for St. Joe.
South Haven 4, Saugatuck 0
Hudsonville 2, Portage Central 1
Gull Lake 2, GR Forest Hills Central 1
Allegan 5, Hopkins 0
Harper Creek 2, Otsego 2 – TIE
Today
Girls Soccer
Three Rivers at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Baseball
Kalamazoo Hackett at Paw Paw, 4:30 p.m.
Softball
Decatur at Paw Paw, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Kalamazoo Christian at Grandville Calvin Christian, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball – State Semifinals
Division 3 at Michigan State University
Menominee (22-3) vs Ecorse (9-10), 12:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft (23-2) vs Flint Beecher (22-2), 2:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Michigan State University
Ewen-Trout Creek (22-3) vs Lake Leelanau St. Mary (21-4), 5:30 p.m.
Wyoming Tri-unity Christian (19-6) vs Genesee Christian (21-4), 7:30 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Milwaukee Bucks 126, Chicago Bulls 98
Bucks 126, Bulls 98 – Antetokounmpo returns, Bucks roll to 126-98 win over Bulls
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points and 17 rebounds in his return to action and the Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 126-98 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Antetokounmpo missed the Bucks’ 138-119 loss at Minnesota on Saturday due to a sore right knee. Milwaukee played without All-Star forward Khris Middleton because of a sore left wrist. Jrue Holiday had 27 points. Brook Lopez made his first start for Milwaukee since the season opener. The 7-footer had come off the bench for the Bucks’ last three games after missing 67 due to a back injury.
Tonight
Atlanta Hawks at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Sacramento Kings at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 6, Philadelphia Flyers 3
Red Wings 6, Flyers 3 – Vrana scores twice, leads Red Wings to 6-3 win over Flyers
Jakub Vrana scored twice and the Detroit Red Wings won for the second time in nine games, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3. Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal and two assists and Oskar Sundqvist, acquired from St. Louis on Monday, contributed an empty-netter and an assist in his Detroit debut. Rookie Lucas Raymond scored his 20th goal and Joe Veleno also scored. Dylan Larkin, Pius Suter and Filip Hronek each had two assists. Alex Nedeljkovic made 30 saves for Detroit, which had a 1-6-1 record over its previous eight games. Joel Farabee, Oskar Lindblom and James van Riemsdyk scored for the Flyers.
Tonight
Chicago Blackhawks at Anaheim Ducks, 10:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Michigan on a run at right time in tournament, ‘Nova next
Michigan went into the NCAA Tournament with a troubling trend, alternating between winning and losing for 10 straight games. In a one-and-done tournament, that’s not going to work. Hunter Dickinson had an idea. The sophomore center suggested a fixed scrimmage against the team’s student managers as part of the morning walkthrough prior to beating third-seeded Tennessee in the second round. Likely without a pick-up game to warm up, the 11th-seeded Wolverines will face second-seeded Villanova in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night in San Antonio.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Philadelphia Phillies 7, Detroit Tigers 2
Chicago White Sox 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3
Chicago Cubs 5, Seattle Mariners 5 – TIE
Today
Pittsburgh Pirates at Detroit Tigers, 1:05 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers, 4:05 p.m.
Oakland A’s at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m.
MLB – AP source: MLB, players agree to keep zombie runner for ’22
Automatic runners in extra innings are sticking around for a third straight season. Despite an easing of pandemic restrictions, Major League Baseball and the players’ association reached a tentative agreement to keep the controversial rule starting each team with a runner on second base during extra innings for the 2022. The deal is subject to approval by baseball owners, which likely will take place next week, a person familiar with the agreement said Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because no announcement was authorized.
NFL – Lions re-sign backup quarterbacks Tim Boyle and David Blough
The Detroit Lions have re-signed reserve quarterbacks Tim Boyle and David Blough, retaining the players who backed up Jared Goff last season. Boyle was 0-3 as a starter last season and was a backup in two games, throwing for three touchdowns and six interceptions. He played in 11 games as Aaron Rodgers’ backup in Green Bay during the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Blough played in only one game as a reserve for a second straight season. He was 0-5 as a rookie in 2019 with four touchdowns and six interceptions.
Tennis – Ash Barty retires from tennis at age 25; won 3 Grand Slams
Top-ranked Ash Barty has announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 25. Barty revealed the news in an emotional video posted on social media. The announcement comes less than two months after Barty won her home Australian Open to claim her third Grand Slam singles title. Barty left tennis to pursue a professional cricket career in 2014 but returned to the racket sport two years later. She won her major singles titles on three different surfaces — the French Open on clay in 2019, Wimbledon on grass last year and the Australian Open on hard courts in January.
Russia/Ukraine – After Russia’s ban, world figure skating medals up for grabs
The top two women from the Beijing Olympics, Anna Shcherbakova and Alexandra Trusova, won’t be at the world figure skating championships this week in Montpellier, France. Neither will Kamila Valieva, the fourth-place finisher whose positive doping result casted a shadow over the entire Winter Games. That’s because all Russian skaters have been banned from competing by the International Skating Union, which followed the precedent set by other sports governing bodies following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Figure skaters from Belarus also are barred from competition because of its alliance with Russia. The competition begins Wednesday.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball – Quarterfinals
Division 1 at Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg
Grand Rapids Northview 54, Kalamazoo Central 52
Division 2 at Calvin University
Grand Rapids Catholic Central 86, Benton Harbor 60
- Benton Harbor’s season came to an end last night with an 86-60 loss to Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the Division 2 State Quarterfinals at Calvin University. The Cougars got a game high 23 points from Kaden Brown as they now move on to face Ferndale in the State Semifinals Friday at the Breslin Center at Michigan State. The Tigers were led by senior JuJaun Walker had 14 points, senior Trucel Singleton had 13 points, and Junior Grant Gondrezick had 10 points. The Tigers finish the season with a record of 22-3.
Division 3 at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix
Schoolcraft 60, Pewamo-Westphalia 57
Today
Girls Soccer
Kalamazoo Christian at St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at South Haven, 5:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Mattawan, 6:30 p.m.
Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central, 6:30 p.m.
Allegan at Hopkins, 4:30 p.m.
Harper Creek at Otsego, 6:00 p.m.
Baseball
Kalamazoo Hackett at Allegan, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Edwardsburg at Galesburg-Augusta, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Paw Paw at Mattawan, 4:30 p.m.
Marshall at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m.
Lawrence at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Comstock at Kalamazoo Christian, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Fennville at Delton-Kellogg, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Softball
Marshall at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m.
Lawrence at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball – NCAA Tournament
Last Night
Second Round
3 Michigan 64, 11 Villanova 49
5 Notre Dame 108, 4 Oklahoma 64
Michigan 64, Villanova 49 – Michigan women beat Villanova 64-49 and return to Sweet 16
Naz Hillmon had 27 points, 11 rebounds and five steals to help third-seeded Michigan pull away and beat No. 11 Villanova 64-49 in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines earned a second straight trip to the Sweet 16 and will face 10th-seeded South Dakota on Saturday in the Wichita Region. Michigan took control with a 10-0 run over the end of the third quarter and start of the fourth. Leigha Brown had 20 points for the Wolverines. The Wildcats led by three points after the opening quarter, but they simply could not stop Hillmon.
Notre Dame 108, Oklahoma 64 – Mabrey’s 29 points help Notre Dame roll past Oklahoma 108-64
Dara Mabrey scored a season-high 29 points, and No. 5 seed Notre Dame rolled past No. 4 Oklahoma 108-64 to earn a spot in the women’s Sweet 16. Mabrey made 11 of 19 field goals, including seven 3-pointers. Sonia Citron scored 25 points and Maya Dodson added 20 for Notre Dame. It’s the first Sweet 16 berth for second-year Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey, The Fighting Irish will play No. 1 seed North Carolina State in a Bridgeport Regional semifinal. Taylor Robertson scored 19 points for Oklahoma.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Portland Trailblazers 119, Detroit Pistons 115
Chicago Bulls 113, Toronto Raptors 99
Blazers 119, Pistons 115 – Williams, McLemore lead short-handed Blazers past Pistons
Brandon Williams scored 23 points and Ben McLemore added 21 as the patchwork Portland Trail Blazers ended a four-game losing streak with a 119-115 win over the Detroit Pistons. Detroit, which trailed by 23 in the third, took a 106-105 lead on Luka Garza’s free throw with 5:02 to play. Portland responded with a 7-2 run. Cade Cunningham had two key turnovers down the stretch, and Brandon Williams’ layup put the Trail Blazers up 116-112 with 47.8 seconds to go.
Bulls 113, Raptors 99 – DeRozan, LaVine propel Bulls to 113-99 win over Raptors
DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine each scored 26 points and Nikola Vucevic had 19 points and 13 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 113-99. DeRozan shot 11 for 14 as the Bulls snapped a three-game losing streak and remained in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Pascal Siakam led Toronto with 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting and had five rebounds. Fred VanVleet scored 19 points on 7-for-22 shooting from the field and 3-for-12 sniping from 3-point range. Chris Boucher had 19 points, and a team-high 10 rebounds.
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks, 8:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Philadelphia Flyers at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m.
NHL – Blackhawks trade Fleury to Minnesota, Red Wings make minor moves.
Marc-Andre Fleury is back in the playoff picture after the Minnesota Wild acquired the three-time Stanley Cup-winner in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks get in return a conditional 2nd round pick from Minnesota, the draft pick will become a first round pick if the Wild make the Western Conference finals. The Red Wings made no major moves on deadline day. Detroit sent defensemen Nick Leddy and Luke Witkowski to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Oskar Sundqvist, defenseman Jake Walman, as well as the Blues 2nd round draft pick in 2023 draft. Detroit also traded forward Vladislav Namestnikov to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a 4th round pick in 2024.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring TrainingYesterday
Toronto Blue Jays 3, Detroit Tigers 1
Chicago Cubs 3, Cincinnati Reds 2
Chicago White Sox 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 6
Today
Detroit Tigers at Philadelphia Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee Brewers, 4:10 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Seattle Mariners, 4:10 p.m.
MLB – Appeals court orders Manfred letter to Yankees unsealed
A federal appeals panel has affirmed a lower court’s decision to unseal a letter from baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman detailing an investigation into sign stealing. The panel made the decision in upholding the April 2020 decision by U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff to dismiss a lawsuit by fantasy sports contestants who claimed they were damaged by sign stealing in Major League Baseball. The five men who sued participated in fantasy contests hosted by DraftKings from 2017 to 2019.
NFL – Blockbuster: Colts get QB Matt Ryan in trade with Falcons
The Indianapolis Colts have acquired their new quarterback, Matt Ryan, in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons. Indy is sending a third-round pick, No. 82 overall, for the longtime Falcons star. Ryan led Atlanta to its second Super Bowl appearance following the 2016 season. That was the same season Ryan was named the league’s MVP. His arrival means the Colts will be starting a new opening-day quarterback for the sixth consecutive year. The rebuilding Falcons quickly announced the signing of Marcus Mariota, a former No. 2 overall pick. The 28-year-old Mariota played sparingly over the past two seasons as a backup to Derek Carr with the Las Vegas Raiders.
NFL – QB Stafford: ‘Right time and place’ to give Rams discount
Matthew Stafford realizes he almost certainly could have gotten more money in a contract extension after his outstanding debut season with the Los Angeles Rams. Stafford admitted his priority isn’t more dollars. It’s more rings, and he believes his new four-year, $160 million deal through 2026 gives him the best opportunity to win them with the defending Super Bowl champions. Stafford recognizes the absurdity of considering a deal with $135 million in guaranteed money and a reported $60 million signing bonus to be some sort of discount, yet that’s what it is for a proven veteran quarterback of Stafford’s talents.
Golf – Still out of sight, Mickelson decides to sit out the Masters
Phil Mickelson won’t be playing in the Masters this year. Mickelson has been out of sight since inflammatory remarks against the Saudi-funded rival league and the PGA Tour. He’s no longer listed under players expected to be compete in this year’s Masters. Instead, his name has been moved on the official website to past champions not playing. It will be the first time since 1994 that Mickelson is not at the Masters. He lost sponsorship deals after an interview in which he says he was willing to overlook human rights atrocities if it meant getting leverage over the PGA Tour.
Horse Racing – Judge rejects Baffert stay but delays suspension to April 4
A Kentucky judge has denied Bob Baffert’s request to stay his 90-day suspension but delayed it until April 4 to allow his representatives to seek emergency relief through the state’s Court of Appeals. Stewards suspended and fined Baffert $7,500 last month and disqualified Medina Spirit as the Kentucky Derby winner after determining the now-deceased horse had the corticosteroid betamethasone in his system last May. Baffert is fighting that decision. Franklin Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate said Monday that the court understands the gravity of its ruling on Baffert but said that absent relief from a reviewing court, the stewards’ penalties will begin next month. A Baffert attorney said they would appeal.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Tonight
Boys Basketball – Quarterfinals
Division 1 at Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg
Kalamazoo Central vs. Grand Rapids Northview, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Calvin University
Benton Harbor vs. Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Division 3 at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix
Schoolcraft vs. Pewamo-Westphalia, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball – NCAA TournamentSaturday
Second Round
11 Michigan 76, 3 Tennessee 68
Michigan 76, Tennessee 68 – Michigan in Sweet 16 again as Brooks puts away Vols late
Michigan booked the most surprising of its five straight trips to the Sweet 16 by beating No. 3 seed Tennessee 76-68 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Eli Brooks put Michigan ahead for good with a three-point play and delivered four critical points in the final minute. He finished with 23 points. Big man Hunter Dickinson had 27 points and 11 rebounds for the Wolverines. Michigan will face second-seeded Villanova in the East Region semifinals. Tennessee led by six points with 8½ minutes left but then went cold.
Sunday
Second Round
2 Duke 85, 7 Michigan State 76
3 Texas Tech 59, 11 Notre Dame 53
Duke 85, Michigan State 76 – Coach K’s last ride continues as Duke closes out Spartans
Duke survived a tense finish against Michigan State and extended Mike Krzyzewski’s final NCAA Tournament run. The Blue Devils beat Tom Izzo’s Spartans 85-76 on Sunday in the Hall of Fame coaches’ bittersweet final tussle. Star freshman Paolo Banchero scored 19 points and muscled in the go-ahead drive through contact with 2:05 left, putting the Blue Devils ahead to stay in the record-extending 1,200th win of Krzyzewski’s career. Duke reached the Sweet 16 for the 26th time under Coach K, who announced last summer that his 42nd season with the Blue Devils would be his last. Duke faces Texas Tech in the West Region semifinals.
Texas Tech 59, Notre Dame 53 – McCullar, Texas Tech beat Notre Dame 59-53 to reach Sweet 16
Kevin McCullar made an emphatic dunk with 15 seconds left to cap a 10-1 closing run for No. 3 seed Texas Tech, which advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 59-53 victory over Notre Dame in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Kevin Obanor had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and McCullar and Bryson Williams each scored 14 for Texas Tech. The Red Raiders made their third round of 16 in the past four tournaments and fifth in school history. First-year coach Mark Adams’ team will next face Duke and retiring coach Mike Krzyzewski. Dane Goodwin scored 14 points for cold-shooting Notre Dame.
Saturday Games
1 Gonzaga 82, 9 Memphis 78
1 Kansas 79, 9 Creighton 72
8 North Carolina 93, 1 Baylor 86 – OT
4 UCLA 72, 5 Saint Mary’s 56
4 Providence 79, 12 Richmond 51
4 Arkansas 53, 12 New Mexico State 48
15 St. Peter’s 70, 7 Murray State 60
Sunday Games
2 Villanova 71, 7 Ohio State 61
10 Miami-FL 79, 2 Auburn 61
3 Purdue 81, 6 Texas 71
11 Iowa State 54, 3 Wisconsin 49
5 Houston 68, 4 Illinois 53
1 Arizona 85, 3 TCU 80 – OT
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball – NCAA Tournament
Saturday
First Round
3 Michigan 74, 14 American 39
5 Notre Dame 89, 12 UMass 78
Tonight
Second Round
3 Michigan vs. 11 Villanova, 6:00 p.m.
5 Notre Dame vs. 4 Oklahoma, 6:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball AssociationLast Night
Indiana Pacers 129, Portland Trailblazers 98
Pacers 129, Blazers 98 – Brissett leads Pacers past Trail Blazers 129-98
Oshae Brissett dropped in 24 points and had nine rebounds as the Pacers clobbered the Trail Blazers, 129-98. Indiana had seven players score at least 10 points as Justin Anderson delivered 18, one more than backups Terry Taylor and Jalen Smith.
Tonight
Portland Trailblazers at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Toronto Raptors at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Winnipeg Jets 6, Chicago Blackhawks 4
Jets 6, Blackhawks 4 – Jets’ Harkins scores twice in 6-4 win over Blackhawks
Jansen Harkins scored twice, Kyle Connor got his 39th goal of the season and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-4. Nikolaj Ehlers, Josh Morrissey and Blake Wheeler also scored, and Connor added two assists for the Jets. Andrew Copp added three assists, and Winnipeg won for the third time in four games to get within five points of the Western Conference’s final wild-card spot. Jonathan Toews, Dylan Strome, Taylor Raddysh and Philipp Kurashev each scored for Chicago. Patrick Kane set up the goals for Strome and Raddysh. Chicago goalie Marc-Andre Fleury made 26 saves while the subject of trade rumors less than 24 hours before the deadline.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Detroit Tigers 8, New York Yankees 7
Chicago Cubs 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 – TIE
Chicago White Sox 4, Colorado Rockies 2
Today
Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers, 1:05 p.m.
Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.
NASCAR – William Byron wins wild NASCAR race at remodeled Atlanta
William Byron has managed to hold off the freight train behind him, taking the checkered flag for his third NASCAR Cup victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The race ended with one final crash unfolding behind the winner — an appropriate finish to a thrilling, chaotic race on the reconfigured track. With new pavement and steeper banking, Atlanta fulfilled those who predicted frenzied pack racing at blistering speeds approaching those seen at Talladega and Daytona. The result was 46 lead changes among an Atlanta-record 20 drivers. Nine wrecks took out several top contenders and left a carnage of smashed-up race cars.
NFL – Bears sign Colts DE Muhammad, Chiefs WR/KR Pringle
The Chicago Bears have signed Indianapolis Colts defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad to a two-year contract and Kansas City Chiefs receiver and kick returner Byron Pringle to a one-year deal. They also re-signed safety DeAndre Houston-Carson to a one-year contract. Muhammad spent the past four seasons in Indianapolis and is reuniting with new Bears coach Matt Eberflus and defensive coordinator Alan Williams. Eberflus was the Colts’ defensive coordinator and Williams was their safeties coach. Pringle goes from a team that went 12-5 and lost to Cincinnati in the AFC championship game after back-to-back Super Bowl appearances to one that is rebuilding. He also goes from catching passes from a star quarterback in Patrick Mahomes to one coming off an uneven rookie season in Justin Fields.
NCAAHKY – NCAA Ice Hockey – Big Ten Championship
Saturday
(4) Michigan 4, (2) Minnesota 3
ECHL – ECHL Hockey
Last Night
Kalamazoo Wings 7, Wheeling Nailers 6 – OT
MHSAA – High School Sports
Saturday
Girls Basketball – State Finals
Division 1 at Michigan State University
West Bloomfield 51, Hartland 42
Division 2 at Michigan State University
Detroit Edison 73, Grand Rapids West Catholic 55
Division 3 at Michigan State University
Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory 54, Kent City 50
Division 4 at Michigan State University
Fowler 61, Plymouth Christian 46
This week, we talk St. Joe Boys’ Basketball, Lake Michigan Catholic Boys’ Basketball, Bridgman Girls’ Basketball, Michigan Lutheran Boys’ Basketball, and Benton Harbor Boys’ Basketball from Red Coach Donuts…
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball – NCAA Tournament
Yesterday
First Round
11 Michigan 75, 6 Colorado State 63
Michigan 75, Colorado State 63 – Collins provides spark, Michigan beats Colorado State 75-63
Freshman Frankie Collins provided the spark Michigan needed in a turbulent year for the Wolverines and coach Juwan Howard. He helped the 11th-seeded Wolverines rally from a 15-point deficit to beat sixth-seeded Colorado State 75-63 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Collins was pressed into the starting lineup because starting point guard DeVante’ Jones was out with a concussion. He had season highs of 14 points, six rebounds and 31 minutes. Big man Hunter Dickinson led Michigan with 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting. Dischon Thomas scored 15 points on 5-of-7 3-point shooting for Colorado State.
Today (local teams)
6 Alabama vs. 11 Notre Dame, 4:15 p.m. San Diego, CA
7 Michigan State vs. 10 Davidson, 9:40 p.m. Greenville, SC Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 8:30
Thursday Games
4 Providence 66, 13 South Dakota State 57
9 Memphis 64, 8 Boise State 53
1 Baylor 82, 16 Norfolk State 49
3 Tennessee 88, 14 Longwood 56
12 Richmond 67, 5 Iowa 63
1 Gonzaga 97, 16 Georgia State 72
8 North Carolina 95, 9 Marquette 63
12 New Mexico State 70, 5 UConn 63
15 Saint Peter’s 85, 2 Kentucky 79 – OT
5 Saint Mary’s-CA 82, 12 Indiana 53
9 Creighton 72, 8 San Diego State 69 – OT
4 Arkansas 75, 13 Vermont 71
7 Murray State 92, 10 San Francisco 87 – OT
4 UCLA 57, 13 Akron 53
1 Kansas 83, 16 Texas Southern 56
Friday Games
7 Ohio State vs. 10 Loyola Chicago, 12:15 p.m. Pittsburgh, PA
2 Auburn vs. 15 Jacksonville State, 12:40 p.m. Greenville, SC
3 Texas Tech vs. 14 Montana State, 1:45 p.m. San Diego, CA
3 Purdue vs. 14 Yale, 2:00 p.m. Milwaukee, WI
2 Villanova vs. 15 Delaware, 2:45 p.m. Pittsburgh, PA
7 USC vs. 10 Miami (Fla.), 3:10 p.m. Greenville, SC
6 Texas vs. 11 Virginia Tech, 4:30 p.m. Milwaukee, WI
4 Illinois vs. 13 Chattanooga, 6:50 p.m. Pittsburgh, PA
2 Duke vs. 15 Cal State Fullerton, 7:10 p.m. Greenville, SC
6 LSU vs. 11 Iowa State, 7:20 p.m. Milwaukee, WI
1 Arizona vs. 16 Wright State, 7:27 p.m. San Diego, CA
5 Houston vs. 12 UAB, 9:20 p.m. Pittsburgh, PA
3 Wisconsin vs. 14 Colgate, 9:50 p.m. Milwaukee, WI
8 Seton Hall vs. 9 TCU, 9:57 p.m. San Diego, CA
NCAAMBKB – Notre Dame not concerned about quick turnaround, long trip
Mike Brey knows more than anyone that sleep can be overrated during the NCAA Tournament. Fresh off an 89-87 double overtime victory over Rutgers in Wednesday’s First Four in Dayton, Ohio, Brey and his Notre Dame squad arrived in Southern California early Thursday morning without much time to prepare for Friday’s West Region first-round matchup against sixth-seeded Alabama. Brey said 11th-seeded Notre Dame’s flight landed at 4:30 a.m. About 13 hours later, the team had a brief walkthrough at Viejas Arena.
NBA – National Basketball AssociationLast Night
Detroit Pistons 134, Orlando Magic 120
Pistons 134, Magic 120 – Bey scores career-high 51 points, Pistons beat Magic 134-120
Saddiq Bey scored a career-high 51 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 134-120 on Thursday night end a four-game losing streak. Bey tied the franchise record with 10 3-pointers in 14 attempts. He was 17 for 27 overall. Two nights after being torched for 16 points in the first quarter by Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving on his way to a 60-point game, the Magic gave up 21 points in the first quarter to Bey. Marvin Bagley III added 20 points and 11 rebounds for Detroit in the matchup of the bottom two teams in the Eastern Conference. Franz Wagner led Orlando with 26 points
Tonight
Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets, 8:00 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Phoenix Suns, 10:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 1, Vancouver Canucks 0
Red Wings 1, Canucks 0 – Alex Nedeljkovic makes 43 saves, Red Wings beat Canucks 1-0
Alex Nedeljkovic made 43 saves, Pius Suter scored and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 1-0 on Thursday night to end a six-game winless streak. Nedeljkovic had his second of the season and the fifth of his career. Suter scored midway through the second period, with help from Vladislav Namesnikov. Thatcher Demko stopped 34 shots for the Canucks. Vancouver pushed in the third, outshooting the Red Wings 14-4 in the period and pulling Demko with 2:23 left on the game clock. The Red Wings road trip continues on Saturday night at the expansion Seattle Kraken.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Yesterday
Chicago White Sox (ss) 4, Chicago Cubs (ss) 3 – F/7 Mesa, AZ
Chicago White Sox (ss) 5, Chicago Cubs (ss) 2 – F/7 Glendale, AZ
Today
Philadelphia Phillies at Detroit Tigers, 1:05 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants, 10:05 p.m.
MLB – Tigers agree to 2-year deal with LHP Andrew Chafin
Left-hander Andrew Chafin and the Tigers finalized a $13 million, two-year contract, giving Detroit one of the top relief pitchers on the free agent market. Chafin gets a $1 million signing bonus, $5.5 million this season and $6.5 million in 2023. The 31-year-old had a 1.83 ERA with a career-high five saves and 64 strikeouts in 71 games in 2021, splitting the season with the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics. His ERA ranked No. 5 in the majors among relievers and he ranked among baseball’s leaders in opponents’ on-base and slugging percentage and opponents’ slugging percentage.
MLB – AP sources: Cubs add Villar, Givens in flurry of moves
The Chicago Cubs stayed busy, agreeing to contracts with infielder Jonathan Villar and pitchers Mychal Givens, Daniel Norris and Robert Gsellman. The Cubs also finalized right-hander Chris Martin’s one-year deal and placed left-hander Brad Wieck on the 60-day injured list with a left elbow strain. The additions are the latest in a flurry of moves for the Cubs since they opened spring training — especially on the pitching side. There is concern across the majors about pitching depth with baseball’s adjusted schedule after the lockout.
MLB – Cubs’ Hendricks eyes return to form coming off rough season
Kyle Hendricks hopes to return to the form that made him one of the Chicago Cubs’ most reliable pitchers in recent years. The team is counting on the veteran right-hander to do just that. The 32-year-old right-hander won 14 games last season to match his second-highest total. Otherwise, it was by far his worst year. Hendricks’ ERA leaped from 2.88 in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season to a career-worst 4.77. The major league-leading 200 hits were the most he has allowed. So were the 31 homers, a big jump for someone who had never given up more than 22. With 131 strikeouts and 44 walks, his strikeout-to-walk ratio was below 3.00 for the first time — a big drop from his NL-leading mark of 8.0 in 2020.
NCAA – NTSB: 13-year-old drove pickup in Texas crash that killed 9
A National Transportation Safety Board spokesman says a 13-year-old was driving the pickup truck that struck a van in West Texas in a fiery collision that killed nine people. NTSB Vice Chairman Bruce Landsberg said Thursday the truck’s left front tire, which was a spare tire, also blew out before impact. One must be 14 in Texas to start taking classroom courses for a learner’s license and 15 to receive that provisional license to drive with an instructor or licensed adult in the vehicle. The pickup crossed into the opposite lane on a darkened, two-lane highway before colliding head-on with a van, killing the boy, a man traveling with him, six New Mexico college students and a golf coach.
NFL – Lions sign receiver DJ Chark to $10 million, 1-year contract
The Detroit Lions signed wide receiver DJ Chark to a $10 million, one-year contract. Detroit made a short-term investment for a former Pro Bowl player coming off an injury-shortened season. A broken ankle limited Chark to four games last season in Jacksonville. He earned Pro Bowl recognition in 2019 after he had 73 receptions for 1,008 yards and eight touchdowns with the Jaguars. Chark said a few other teams wanted to give him a long-term deal, but he chose to sign in Detroit because of the fit with a team that desperately needs a deep threat at receiver.
NFL – AP source: Raiders acquiring Davante Adams from Packers
The Las Vegas Raiders are making a blockbuster move to keep up in the AFC West, acquiring All-Pro receiver Davante Adams from the Green Bay Packers. A person familiar with the move said Thursday the Raiders are sending the No. 22 overall pick in the April draft and additional compensation to the Packers to reunite Adams with his college quarterback, Derek Carr. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been announced. NFL Network reported that Adams has agreed to a new five-year deal with the Raiders that will pay him $141.25 million in the richest deal ever for a wide receiver.
Golf – Sheriff: Workers maybe sparked country club fire with torch
Surveillance camera footage shows maintenance workers using a propane torch prior to a blaze that destroyed a century-old clubhouse at a suburban Detroit country club. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said the Oakland Hills Country Club has estimated the loss of the clubhouse at about $80 million. Sheriff Michael Bouchard said Thursday that the footage appears to show the workers attempting to douse a small fire in a wall using a garden hose on Feb. 17. Bouchard says investigators could have a preliminary finding on the cause of the fire next month. He did not mention the possibility of criminal charges.
WNBA – Report: Griner’s arrest extended to May 19
Russia’s Tass news agency says a court near Moscow has announced it has extended the detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19. Griner was detained at a Moscow airport, reportedly in mid-February, after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges as allegedly containing oil derived from cannabis. The seven-time All-Star has won two Olympic gold medals with the U.S. and a WNBA championship with the Phoenix Mercury.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Texas Stars at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey
Tonight
Iowa Heartlanders at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Yesterday
Girls Basketball – Semifinals
Division 3 at Michigan State University
Kent City 47, Madison Heights Bishop Foley 30
Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory 57, Maple City Glen Lake 44
Division 4 at Michigan State University
Fowler 51, Baraga 45
Plymouth Christian 50, Lenawee Christian 39
Today
Girls Basketball – Semifinals
Division 1 at Michigan State University
West Bloomfield vs Rockford, 12:00 p.m.
Hartland vs Wayne Memorial, 2:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Michigan State University
Grand Rapids West Catholic vs Detroit Country Day, 5:30 p.m.
Detroit Edison vs Ludington, 7:30 p.m.
Listen to Phil McDonald on the call as the Tigers battle the Eddies for the Division 2 Regional Championship.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball – NCAA First Four
UD Arena, Dayton, OH (Seeds in superscipt)
Last Night
16 Wright State 93, 16 Bryant 82 South Region – First Four
11 Notre Dame 89, 11 Rutgers 87 – 2 OT West Region – First Four
Notre Dame 89, Rutgers 87 – 2 OT – Notre Dame beats Rutgers in double-OT to cap First Four
Paul Atkinson Jr.’s putback layup with 1.4 seconds left in the second overtime gave Notre Dame an 89-87 win over Rutgers in a wild First Four game. Ron Harper Jr. tied it with a long 3-pointer with 22 seconds left in the second OT. Notre Dame’s Blake Wesley then missed a shot before Atkinson grabbed the rebound and put back the winner. Atkinson finished with 20 points, Nate Laszewski 18 and Cormac Ryan 16 to lead the Irish who as the No. 11 seed advance to face sixth-seeded Alabama in a first-round game Friday in San Diego. Caleb McConnell had career-high 23 points and Ron Harper Jr. 22 for the Scarlet Knights.
Today (local teams)
11 Michigan vs. 6 Colorado State, 12:15 p.m. Indianapolis News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 11:45
Other games
4 Providence vs. 13 South Dakota State, 12:40 p.m. Buffalo, New York
8 Boise State vs. 9 Memphis, 1:45 p.m. Portland, Oregon
1 Baylor vs. 16 Norfolk State, 2:00 p.m. Fort Worth, Texas
3 Tennessee vs. 14 Longwood, 2:45 p.m. Indianapolis, Indiana
5 Iowa vs. 12 Richmond, 3:10 p.m. Buffalo, New York
1 Gonzaga vs. 16 Georgia State, 4:15 p.m. Portland, Oregon
8 North Carolina vs. 9 Marquette, 4:30 p.m. Fort Worth, Texas
5 UConn vs. 12 New Mexico State, 6:50 p.m. Buffalo, New York
2 Kentucky vs. 15 Saint Peter’s, 7:10 p.m. Indianapolis, Indiana
5 Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. 12 Indiana, 7:20 p.m. Portland, Oregon
8 San Diego State vs. 9 Creighton, 7:27 p.m. Fort Worth, Texas
4 Arkansas vs. 13 Vermont, 9:20 p.m. Buffalo, New York
7 Murray State vs. 10 San Francisco, 9:40 p.m. Indianapolis, Indiana
4 UCLA vs. 13 Akron, 9:50 p.m. Portland, Oregon
1 Kansas vs. 16 Texas Southern, 9:57 p.m. Fort Worth, Texas
NBA – National Basketball AssociationLast Night
Utah Jazz 125, Chicago Bulls 110
Jazz 125, Bulls 110 – Mitchell scores 25 of 37 points in 3rd, Jazz beat Bulls
Donovan Mitchell scored 25 of his 37 points in the third quarter, Jordan Clarkson added 26 and the Utah Jazz beat the Chicago Bulls 125-110 on Wednesday night. Mitchell made a franchise-record seven 3-pointers in the third period on nine attempts. He broke Karl Malone’s team mark of 22 points in a quarter. Mitchell finished with nine 3-pointers, besting his previous career best of seven. Chicago’s Zach LaVine, who has been affected by a sore left knee, made five 3s and had 33 points in tying his highest scoring output in four months. DeMar DeRozan added 25 points. The Bulls have dropped seven of nine.
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Vancouver Canucks, 10:00 p.m.
NHL – NHL trade deadline could be full of last-minute deals
The combination of jumbled standings in the Western Conference and a flat salary cap has stalled much of the trade market around the NHL. Most teams are waiting until close to the deadline Monday before making major moves. General managers say things are quiet now but expect activity to pick up this weekend. West titans Colorado and Calgary have already made substantial additions. The Avalanche and Flames might not be done dealing. Calgary acquired forward Calle Jarnkrok from Seattle on Wednesday.
MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training
Today
Chicago White Sox (ss) at Chicago Cubs (ss), 4:05 p.m.
Chicago Cubs (ss) at Chicago White Sox (ss), 4:05 p.m.
MLB – AP source: Cubs, Seiya Suzuki agree to $85M, 5-year deal
A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago Cubs and star Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki have agreed to an $85 million, five-year deal. The person was confirming several reports and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical. Chicago will pay an additional $14,625,000 as a posting fee to Suzuki’s club, the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Japan’s Central League. Suzuki was a five-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner over nine seasons with the Carp. He batted .317 with 38 home runs and 88 RBIs in 132 games last season.
MLB – Eduardo Rodriguez heads young Tigers’ pitching staff
Eduardo Rodríguez is the highest-paid and most experienced pitcher on the Detroit Tigers after signing a $77 million, five-year contract. Yet, manager A.J. Hinch doesn’t believe in labeling someone a No. 1 starter. Rodríguez, a 29-year-old left-hander, will start Friday’s exhibition opener and perhaps the Tigers’ opener against the Chicago White Sox on April 8. Rodríguez has 153 career starts. Casey Mize, Matt Manning and left-handers Tarik Skuba and Tyler Alexander, the four pitchers likely to join him in Detroit’s rotation have a combined 116, most of them last season.
MLB – White Sox finalize $5.5M, 2-year deal with Josh Harrison
Two-time All-Star Josh Harrison has finalized a $5.5 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox. Harrison has a $4 million salary this year, and the White Sox have a $5.5 million option for 2023 with a $1.5 million buyout. The option price can escalate by up to $500,000 based on plate appearances this year: $125,000 each for 400, 450, 500 and 550. Harrison has played second base, third base, shortstop and all outfield positions over 11 seasons with Pittsburgh, Washington, Detroit and Oakland.
MLB – MLB drops regular COVID tests, can move games for health
Major League Baseball is dropping regular COVID-19 testing for all but symptomatic individuals while maintaining an ability to move games if the public health situation in an area deteriorates. MLB and the players’ association finalized their 2022 COVID-19 protocols. Restrictions such as wearing facemasks in dugouts were eased during the 2021 season when a team reached 85% vaccination among players, coaches and other staff with field and clubhouse access. Six of the 30 teams did not reach 85% last year: Arizona, Boston, the Chicago Cubs, Kansas City, the New York Mets and Seattle.
NCAAWBKB – Michigan women enter NCAA Tournament at hoops program’s peak
Kim Barnes Arico left her close-knit family in New York and New Jersey a decade ago to turn Michigan’s women’s basketball program into a consistent winner for the first time. The former St. John’s coach has pulled off the feat. She is leading Michigan to the NCAA Tournament for a fifth time. The program’s previous eight coaches combined for just four appearances in the top-tier tournament. Third-seeded Michigan plays 14th-seeded American at home on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament.
NCAA – 9 dead in Texas crash involving U. of Southwest golf teams
The Texas Department of Public Safety says nine people were killed in a head-on collision in West Texas, including six New Mexico university students and a coach returning from a golf tournament, as well as a 13-year-old boy. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Steven Blanco says a pickup truck crossed the center line of a highway and crashed into a van carrying members of the University of the Southwest men’s and women’s golf teams. They had been playing in a tournament in Midland, Texas. Blanco says six students were killed, along with a faculty member. The two occupants of the pickup, including the 13-year-old, also died. Blanco says two students were taken to a hospital in critical condition.
NFL – New Chargers defender Mack happy to be reunited with Staley
Khalil Mack was watching the television show “Bel-Air” with his fiancéé and son last Thursday when he got a call from his agent that the Chicago Bears were trading him. In a strange coincidence Mack’s new team is close to the real Bel Air. Mack met with reporters on Wednesday after his trade to the Los Angeles Chargers became official with the start of the new league year. The Chargers sent a second-round pick this year and a 2023 sixth-round selection to the Bears for one of the league’s top pass rushers and a three-time All-Pro defender. Chargers coach Brandon Staley was Mack’s linebacker coach when the Bears acquired Mack from the Raiders during the 2018 preseason.
NFL – Bears sign Bengals DT Ogunjobi to 3-year contract
The Chicago Bears have added a disruptive force, signing Cincinnati Bengals stalwart defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi to a three-year contract. The Bears also finalized a two-year deal with Green Bay offensive lineman Lucas Patrick and a one-year contract with Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nicholas Morrow. Ogunjobi played an important part in Cincinnati’s big jump in his lone year with the Bengals. And he figures to play a key role as Chicago switches from a 3-4 to a 4-3 scheme. Ogunjobi set career highs with seven sacks, 16 quarterback hits and 12 tackles for loss before suffering a season-ending foot injury in the first-round playoff win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The Bengals went 10-7 and reached the Super Bowl for the third time in franchise history.
NFL – Buck, Aikman going from Fox to ESPN’s ‘Monday Night’ booth
On the first day of the new league year, one of the NFL’s top broadcasting teams is moving from Fox to ESPN. ESPN announced on Wednesday a move that has been in the works for nearly a month — Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be broadcasting “Monday Night Football.” Buck and Aikman have been doing games together since 2002, when they became Fox’s top crew. They will tie Pat Summerall and John Madden’s record for the longest NFL booth pairing this year at 21 seasons.
AHL – American Hockey League
Last Night
Grand Rapids Griffins 5, Texas Stars 4 – OT
ECHL – ECHL Hockey
Yesterday
Kalamazoo Wings 3, Cincinnati Cyclones 2
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball – Regional Championships
Division 1 at Battle Creek Central
Kalamazoo Central 70, Okemos 62 – 2 OT
-Kalamazoo Central will face Grand Rapids Northview at Middleville Thornapple Kellogg on Tuesday at 7:00 in the quarterfinals
Division 2 at Three Rivers
Benton Harbor 76, Edwardsburg 58
-Benton Harbor will face Grand Rapids Catholic Central at Calvin University on Tuesday at 7:00 in the quarterfinals
Division 3 at Centreville
Schoolcraft 45, Watervliet 31
-Schoolcraft will face Pewamo-Westphalia at Kalamazoo Central on Tuesday at 7:00 in the quarterfinals
Division 4 at New Buffalo
Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian 57, New Buffalo 40
-Tri-Unity will face Adrian Lenawee Christian at Portage Northern on Tuesday at 7:00 in the quarterfinals
Today
Girls Basketball – Semifinals
Division 3 at Michigan State University
Maple-City Glen Lake vs. Ypsilanti Arbor Prep, 12:00 p.m.
Kent City vs. Madison Heights Bishop Foley, 2:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Michigan State University
Baraga vs. Fowler, 5:30 p.m.
Plymouth Christian Academy vs. Adrian Lenawee Christian, 7:30 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball AssociationLast Night
Miami Heat 105, Detroit Pistons 98
Memphis Grizzlies 135, Indiana Pacers 102
Heat 105, Pistons 98 – Strus leads late rally, Heat hold off Pistons 105-98
Max Strus scored all of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, Tyler Herro finished with a game-high 29 off the bench and the Miami Heat escaped with a 105-98 win over the Detroit Pistons. Strus, playing in the second half after Jimmy Butler left the game with a sprained ankle, scored 13 of his points in a span of 2:55 of the final quarter to help Miami rally. Jerami Grant led the Pistons with 22 points. Isaiah Livers scored 16, while Marvin Bagley III and Saddiq Bey each had 13 for Detroit, which closed the third quarter on a 19-0 run to put a scare into the Eastern Conference leaders.
Grizzlies 135, Pacers 102 – Grizzlies roll without Morant, beat Pacers 135-102
Desmond Bane scored 21 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. had 19 and the Memphis Grizzlies rolled without All-Star Ja Morant, beating the Indiana Pacers 135-102. De’Anthony Melton added 18 points while Morant sat out with back soreness. The Grizzlies made the decision to hold him out after he went through pregame warmups. The Pacers have lost two in a row and five of their last six games. Jalen Smith scored 15 points for Indiana.
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at Utah Jazz, 9:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Boston Bruins 2, Chicago Blackhawks 1 – OT
Edmonton Oilers 7, Detroit Red Wings 5
Bruins 2, Blackhawks 1 – OT – Grzelcyk scores in OT to lift Bruins over Blackhawks 2-1
Matt Grzelcyk scored at 1:40 of overtime and the surging Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1. After taking a cross-ice feed from Taylor Hall, Grzelcyk whipped a shot past goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to end it on Boston’s 48th shot of the game. Hall had two assists as Boston won its third straight to start a four-game trip and improved to 10-1-1 in its last 12 overall. Fleury sparkled in net, making 46 saves to keep the Blackhawks in it as the Bruins dominated play. Fleury wasn’t beaten until Patrice Bergeron snapped a scoreless tie early in the third on Boston’s 40th shot. Brandon Hagel had his 21st goal midway through the period to tie it.
Oilers 7, Red Wings 5 – Kane scores twice in Oilers’ 7-5 win over Red Wings
Evander Kane had a pair of goals and the Edmonton Oilers ended up with a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Red Wings after having an early 3-0 advantage. Devin Shore, Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman, Kailer Yamamoto and Warren Foegele also scored for the Oilers, who have won three straight as they try to solidify their playoff position. Marc Staal had a pair of goals and Sam Gagner, Filip Zadina and Lucas Raymond also scored for the Red Wings, who’ve lost six straight.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball – NCAA First Four
UD Arena, Dayton, OH (Seeds in superscipt)
Last Night
16 Texas Southern 76, 16 Texas A&M Corpus Christi 67 Midwest Region – First Four
12 Indiana 66, 12 Wyoming 58 East Region – First Four
Tonight
16 Bryant vs. 16 Wright State, 6:40 p.m. South Region – First Four
11 Notre Dame vs. 11 Rutgers, 9:10 p.m. West Region – First Four
NCAAMBKB – Big Ten lands three players on AP All-America first team
Keegan Murray has given Iowa a first-team Associated press All-American for the third straight year. He is joined on the first team by Kofi Cockburn of Illinois, Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis, Kentucky big man Oscar Tshiebwe and Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji. Drew Timme of Gonzaga led the AP second team for the second straight year and was joined by freshman teammate Chet Holmgren. Jaden Ivey of Purdue, Jabari Smith of Auburn and Benedict Mathurin of Arizona rounded out the second team.
NCAAFB – Michigan hires Big Ten’s 1st female football grad assistant
Michigan has hired Milan Bolden-Morris to be the first female graduate assistant football coach in the Big Ten. The former college basketball player, who started for Georgetown this past season, will start June 1 and work with quarterbacks. Graduate assistants usually receive a stipend and have their tuition covered by the school. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says Bolden-Morris will work with the quarterbacks. She is a Florida native who played three seasons at Boston College before transferring as a graduate student to Georgetown. She played guard and led Georgetown in scoring at 12.3 points per game.
NFL – Lions sign UFA Tracy Walker to 3-year deal, RFA Evan Brown
The Detroit Lions have signed unrestricted free agent Tracy Walker to a $25 million, three-year deal and he is determined to be part of the team’s turnaround. The Lions also signed restricted free agent Evan Brown, keeping the center off the market with a $2 million, one-year deal. Detroit made the moves on Tuesday, a day before NFL free agency officially begins. Walker started in all 15 games he played last season and led the team with 108 tackles. Brown started 12 games last season in place of standout center Frank Ragnow, who had a season-ending toe injury.
NFL – Cap concerns limit Packers’ options heading into free agency
The Green Bay Packers can breathe a little easier heading into free agency now that MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers has signed a contract extension. The Packers also placed a franchise tag on All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to keep him from becoming an unrestricted free agent. But the Packers still have an unsettled situation at receiver because of the possibility Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Allen Lazard and Equanimeous St. Brown could depart. The Packers could have trouble keeping All-Pro linebacker De’Vondre Campbell and cornerback Rasul Douglas after both raised their stock with breakthrough seasons.
NFL-USFL – NFL helping USFL launch in April with officiating crews
The revitalized USFL, which begins play in April, will be using 32 game officials who are in the NFL Development Pipeline. Those crews all have college officiating experience and are part of the more-established league’s program that provides opportunities for college-level officials who are ready to advance to professional football. In all, the USFL will use five crews of seven officials — a referee, umpire, down judge, line judge, field judge, side judge, back judge — with two crews working two games on any given weekend. Of the 35 total officials in the league, which kicks off on April 16 with all games in Birmingham, Alabama, 33 have worked in the Power Five conferences (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, PAC-12, and SEC).
MLB – Orioles’ Rutschman, Tigers’ Torkelson among top MLB rookies
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Detroit Tigers infielder Spencer Torkelson are among baseball’s most intriguing rookies this summer. The switch-hitting Rutschman looks ready to lead the Orioles’ revival after 110 losses by the big league club last year. Witt was selected by Kansas City with the No. 2 pick in the 2019 amateur draft, right behind Rutschman. Torkelson, the No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft, batted .267 with 30 homers and 91 RBIs in 121 games in the minors last season.
MLB – Cubs finalize deal with slick-fielding shortstop Simmons
The Chicago Cubs have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract with slick-fielding shortstop Andrelton Simmons. A native of Curacao who was drafted in the second round by the Atlanta Braves in 2010, Simmons had his best overall season in 2017 when he batted .278 with 14 home runs, 69 RBIs, 38 doubles and 19 stolen bases. His .981 career fielding percentage ranks third best in baseball among active shortstops, and his long range at a vital position makes him an analytics favorite. The 32-year-old Simmons won the most recent of his four Gold Gloves in 2018. He batted just .223 with three homers for Minnesota last year and is a career .265 hitter over 10 seasons with Atlanta, the Los Angeles Angels and the Twins.
MLB – White Sox starters seeking more endurance, longer season
The Chicago White Sox have a strong starting rotation. But without Al-Star starter Carlos Rodon, who left via free agency for San Francisco, hard-throwing Michael Kopech will step up. Kopech was a big part of the bullpen last year as the White Sox cruised to the AL Central championship. He’ll need to build up to that, which is a challenge with a short spring training.
MILB – California legislation aims to limit minor league contracts
Legislation introduced in the California Legislature would force Major League Baseball to limit minor league contracts to four seasons and would allow those players to profit off name, image and likeness rights. State Sen. Josh Becker introduced a Minor League Baseball Players’ Bill of Rights and said Advocates for Minor Leaguers partnered on it. If enacted, the legislation would apply to players for California minor league teams, those playing for minor league affiliates of California major league clubs and to California residents.
Russia/Ukraine – Wimbledon, British government in talks about Russian players
Wimbledon organizers are having conversations with the British government about whether Russian tennis players should be allowed to compete at the tournament if they don’t distance themselves from President Vladimir Putin over his country’s invasion of Ukraine. British Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said Tuesday in London that there should be assurances from Russian tennis players that they do not support Putin. He said the government and the All England Club are in discussions. The All England Club confirmed that. Wimbledon’s deadline for player entries is May 16. The tournament is scheduled to begin main-draw play on June 27.
Russia/Ukraine – Russian request to freeze UEFA ban on its teams denied
The ban on Russian soccer teams from European competition has been upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The urgent CAS ruling is an interim judgment pending a full appeal hearing in the weeks ahead. It does not apply to Russia’s chances of being reinstated for World Cup qualifying. Russian athletes and teams have been banned from dozens of sports since the country invaded Ukraine last month. The ban by FIFA is part of a similar but separate appeal by the Russian soccer federation which could be decided by CAS this week. Russia had been scheduled to play Poland on March 24 in the World Cup qualifying playoffs.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Texas Stars at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey
Today
Kalamazoo Wings at Cincinnati Cyclones, 10:35 a.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Today
Baseball
Lake Michigan College 9, Davenport University 7 – Game 1
Lake Michigan College 7, Davenport University 5 – Game 2
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Basketball – Quarterfinals
Division 2 at Wayland
Grand Rapids West Catholic 82, Edwardsburg 27 (Edwardsburg finishes the season at 24-1)
Division 3 at Otsego
Kent City 34, Schoolcraft 33 (Schoolcraft finishes the season at 23-2)
Tonight
Boys Basketball – Regional ChampionshipsDivision 1 at Battle Creek Central
Kalamazoo Central vs. Okemos, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Three Rivers
Benton Harbor vs. Edwardsburg, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:45
Division 3 at Centreville
Schoolcraft vs. Watervliet, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at New Buffalo
Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian vs. New Buffalo, 7:00 p.m.
Episode 2 for March 15. Host Tim Dunaj chats with Career Academy Robotics (Team 5484). a.k.a. the Wolfpack from South Bend, IN.
This week’s Mid-West Family Player of the Week is Nolan Wertanen, a Senior from St. Joe High School and member of the Bears’ Varsity Wrestling team.
Its a long list of accomplishments that Nolan has achieved on the mat over his 4 years as a Bear, just some of them include being a 2022 State Champ (for the 3rd time), back-to-back undefeated seasons, and back-to-back Southwest Michigan Wrestler of the Year awards.
More impressively, Nolan’s accomplishments in the classroom might outweigh his athletic achievements. Nolan carries a 4.37 GPA, is a member of the National Honors Society, serves as a representative for the Class of 2022 on the St.Joseph Public Schools Foundation Board, and is poised to finish in the top 10 in his class at St. Joe.
Nolan is committed to furthering both his education and wrestling career at the University of Michigan.
To hear more about Nolan, listen to his conversation with Jordan Jensen, below!
Listen to Phil McDonald on the call as Kalamazoo Central faced off against St. Joe in the D1 Regional Semifinal on Monday, March 14.
NBA – National Basketball AssociationLast Night
Sacramento Kings 112, Chicago Bulls 103
Kings 112, Bulls 103 – Fox scores 34, Kings beat scuffling Bulls 112-103
De’Aaron Fox had 34 points, six assists and six rebounds as the Sacramento Kings beat the stumbling Chicago Bulls 112-103. Domontas Sabonis added 22 points and seven rebounds after missing two games, and Sacramento ended a four-game skid with its third victory in 10 games. Davion Mitchell scored 16 and Donte DiVincenzo had 15. Zach LaVine had 27 points and six assists for Chicago. Nikola Vucevic added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and DeMar DeRozan scored 21. The Bulls, who entered the night fourth in the East, have lost six of eight.
Tonight
Memphis Grizzlies at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers, 9:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball – NCAA First Four
UD Arena, Dayton, OH (Seeds in superscipt)
Tonight
16 Texas A&M Corpus Christi vs. 16 Texas Southern, 6:40 p.m. Midwest Region – First Four
12 Indiana vs. 12 Wyoming, 9:10 p.m. East Region – First Four
NFL – AP source: Steelers sign QB Mitchell Trubisky to 2-year deal
A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that Mitchell Trubisky is going to get a shot at replacing Ben Roethlisberger. Trubisky and the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract that will give Trubisky a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job following Roethlisberger’s retirement in January. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet official. The terms were not disclosed.
NFL – AP source: Lions agree to terms with Tracy Walker, Tim Boyle
A person familiar with the situation says the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with starting safety Tracy Walker and backup quarterback Tim Boyle. The person spoke Monday on condition of anonymity because the moves had not been announced. Detroit’s decision to keep Walker is significant, showing general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell believe in one of the players drafted and developed by the franchise’s previous front office. The Lions say they signed four of their free agents, retaining linebackers Alex Anzalone and Shaun Dion Hamilton along with safeties C.J. Moore and Jalen Elliott.
NFL – Bears release nose tackle Goldman
The Chicago Bears have released nose tackle Eddie Goldman. Slowed by knee and ankle injuries as well as a stint on the COVID-19 list last season, Goldman set career lows with a half-sack and one tackle for loss. He sat out the 2020 season because of COVID-19 concerns and never regained the form he showed in 2019, when he was a Pro Bowl alternate. Goldman was drafted out of Florida State by Chicago in the second round in 2015. He has started 73 of the 81 games he has played and has 13 sacks and 18 tackles for loss.
NFL – Cap concerns limit Packers’ options heading into free agency
The Green Bay Packers can breathe a little easier heading into free agency now that MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers has said he plans to return. The Packers also placed a franchise tag on All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to keep him from becoming an unrestricted free agent. But the Packers still have an unsettled situation at receiver because of the possibility Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Allen Lazard and Equanimeous St. Brown could depart. The Packers could have trouble keeping All-Pro linebacker De’Vondre Campbell and cornerback Rasul Douglas after both raised their stock with breakthrough seasons.
MLB – In hot MLB market, patience takes a backseat to action
Patience is often rewarded for both free agents and general managers during most Major League Baseball offseasons. But probably not this one. As expected, free agents are flying off the market and trades are getting done at a breakneck pace following MLB’s 99-day lockout that froze the league’s transactions for more than three months. The bargaining is intense with less than four weeks to go before opening day. Slugger Nelson Cruz has signed with the Nationals and All-Star first baseman Matt Olson was traded from the A’s to the Braves as rosters across the league are reshaped on the fly.
MLB – New shortstop Báez has Tigers excited as spring opens
Javier Báez is excited to get started with the Detroit Tigers. Báez participated in his first organized workout on Monday. The two-time All-Star shortstop signed a six-year, $140 million contract in November, just before the start of baseball’s 99-day lockout. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch says the team wanted an elite shortstop and got one who wanted to be with Detroit. Báez has averaged 31 homers over the past three full seasons. He doesn’t expect to hit as many homers in spacious Comerica Park, but he says he’s not worried about it.
MLB – Cubs’ Hoyer says team wants to ‘add a lot more players’
Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer and new general manager Carter Hawkins are working the phones as the team begins spring training. Gold Glove shortstop Andrelton Simmons and veteran reliever Jesse Chavez recently agreed to deals, and manager David Ross finalized a contract extension. Hoyer says the team is "going to add a lot more players.” Hoyer had no update on a potential contract extension for catcher Willson Contreras, a two-time All-Star who is eligible for free agency after the upcoming season.
MLB – White Sox add pitching depth by signing Kelly, Velasquez
The Chicago White Sox have added pitching depth, signing reliever Joe Kelly to a $17 million, two-year contract and Vince Velasquez to a , $3 million, one-year deal. The 33-year-old Kelly is due $7 million this season and $9 million in 2023. The White Sox hold a $9.5 million option for 2024 with a $1 million buyout. The hard-throwing right-hander went 2-0 with a 2.86 ERA and two saves in 48 appearances for the Los Angeles Dodgers last year. He played on World Series championship teams with Boston in 2014 and Dodgers in 2020. Velasquez is 31-44 with a 4.95 ERA in 156 games and 127 starts over seven seasons with Houston, Philadelphia and San Diego. He was 3-9 with a 6.30 ERA in 25 appearances and 21 starts for the Phillies and Padres last year.
MLB – MLB tests pitch clock, anti-shift, bigger bases in minors
Pitchers, catchers and batters will be able to appeal calls from human umpires to “robo umps” in the Low-A Southeast League this season, while pitch clocks, anti-shift rules and larger bases will be tried in the minors ahead of possible big league use in 2023. MLB announced a slate of rules trials, including updates to the Automated Ball-Strike System and a ban on infield shifts. The new rules will expand on several experiments from 2021. Some could be introduced to the majors as soon as 2023. The changes were first reported by Yahoo! Sports. The Automated Ball-Strike System will be used at Triple-A for the first time, as well as in Low-A Southeast for the second straight year.
Golf – PGA – Lahiri leads by 1 as Players Championship hits home stretch
Cameron Smith made the longest week at The Players Championship worth the wait. He won the richest tournament on the PGA Tour with a 66 in the final round. The Australian not only one-putted eight of the last nine greens, he delivered on the scariest hole on the course. Smith hit a 9-iron to 4 feet on the island-green 17th for his record-tying 10th birdie. Turns out he needed it. He went from the trees to the water on the 18th and saved bogey. That gave him a one-shot victory over Anirban Lahiri of India. Paul Casey finished third.
Golf – LPGA – Nelly Korda recovering from blood clot in her arm
Top-ranked American and Olympic gold medal-winning golfer 23-year-old Nelly Korda says she has a blood clot in her arm and is home seeking treatment. She did not say which arm or when she could return. The LPGA’s first major starts on March 31.
Tennis – Nadal now 17-0, No. 1 Medvedev crashes out at Indian Wells
Rafael Nadal is still perfect. The Spanish star defeated 27th-seeded Daniel Evans 7-5, 6-3 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open and improved to 17-0 this year. Nadal tied Roger Federer in 2018 and Pete Sampras in 1997 for the third-best overall start to a season in the Open era that began in 1968. World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev of Russia lost to Gael Monfils 4-6, 6-3, 6-1. Medvedev needed to reach the quarterfinals in the Southern California desert to stay at the top of the rankings. He replaced Novak Djokovic as No. 1, but Djokovic will regain the top spot next week.
Wrestling – Scott Hall, bad guy leader of wrestling’s NWO, dies at 63
Scott Hall, who was one of professional wrestling’s biggest stars in the 1990s, has died. He was 63. WWE announced Hall’s death on Monday. His longtime friend and fellow NWO member Kevin Nash wrote on social media that Hall was taken off life support on Monday following complications from hip replacement surgery. Hall was a founding member of the New World Order faction that led to a wrestling boom in the late 1990s. He teamed with fellow NWO members Nash and Hulk Hogan to lead World Championship Wrestling to ratings success over rival WWE.
Olympics – Russia invasion upends Olympic ‘neutrality’ — if it existed
The International Olympic Committee has always been political, from the sheikhs and royals in its membership to a seat at the United Nations to pushing for peace talks between the Koreas. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine three weeks ago exposed its irreconcilable claims of “political neutrality.” Gaps exist between what the IOC has long insisted it is — “the very heart of world sport” — and a view that hews closer to reality; a nonprofit sports business that generates about 90% of its income from selling broadcast rights and sponsorships. Increasingly, the IOC must cater to rich sponsors that were barely a factor 30 years ago.
NBAGL – NBA “G” League
Tonight
Greensboro Swarm at Grand Rapids Gold, 7:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Athletics
Today
Baseball
Lake Michigan College at Davenport University, 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (Doubleheader)
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball – Regional SemifinalsDivision 1 at Battle Creek Central
Kalamazoo Central 56, St. Joseph 33
Okemos 64, East Lansing 50
Division 2 at Three Rivers
Benton Harbor 70, Holland Christian 62
Edwardsburg 65, Parchment 55
Division 3 at Centreville
Schoolcraft 57, Lawton 52
Watervliet 67, Bronson 37
Division 4 at New Buffalo
Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian 53, Muskegon Heights Academy 44
New Buffalo 85, Gobles 46
Tonight
Girls Basketball – Quarterfinals
Division 2 at Wayland
Edwardsburg vs. Grand Rapids West Catholic, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Otsego
Schoolcraft vs. Kent City, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball AssociationLast Night
Los Angeles Clippers 106, Detroit Pistons 102
Atlanta Hawks 131, Indiana Pacers 128
Clippers 106, Pistons 102 – Morris, Kennard lead Clippers over Pistons, 106-102
Marcus Morris scored 31 points and Luke Kennard had 16 against their former team, helping the Los Angeles Clippers rally for a 106-102 victory against the Detroit Pistons. Reggie Jackson, another former Piston, finished with 15 points, nine assists and eight rebounds. Jeremi Grant scored 21 for Detroit, and Cade Cunningham had 19 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. The Clippers trailed 44-26 in the second quarter, but they took an 85-83 lead on Kennard’s 3-pointer with 7:53 left.
Hawks 131, Pacers 128 – Trae Young scores 47, Hawks hold off Pacers 131-128
Trae Young scored 33 of his 47 points in the first half, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Indiana Pacers 131-128. Atlanta had seven players score in double figures and shot 54.8% from the field. Danilo Gallinari and De’Andre Hunter had 15 points apiece, and Kevin Huerter finished with 14. The Hawks have won 13 of 15 at home and two straight overall. Tyrese Halliburton and Buddy Hield each scored 25 points for Indiana.
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at Sacramento Kings, 10:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball – Conference Tournaments
2022 Big Ten Tournament – Gainbridge Fieldhouse, IndianapolisYesterday
Championship
5 Iowa 73, 3 Purdue 66
Iowa 73, Purdue 66 – No. 24 Iowa closes out No. 9 Purdue 75-66 for Big Ten title
Keegan Murray had 19 points and 11 rebounds as No. 24 Iowa beat No. 9 Purdue 75-66 to win its first Big Ten Tournament championship since 2006 and earn the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Jaden Ivey scored 20 points and Trevion Williams had 11 points and 11 rebounds to lead Purdue, which got within 63-62 with 3:13 to go. But Purdue only scored four more points.
2022 ACC Tournament
Saturday
Championship
7 Virginia Tech 82, 1 Duke 67
2022 Big 12 Tournament
Saturday
Championship
1 Kansas 74, 3 Texas Tech 65
2022 PAC 12 Tournament
Saturday
Championship
1 Arizona 84, 2 UCLA 76
2022 SEC Tournament
Sunday
Championship
2 Tennessee 65, 7 Texas A&M 50
2022 MAC Tournament
Saturday
Championship
4 Akron 75, 2 Kent State 55
NCAAMBKB – Back to normal: Zags, Baylor join KU, Arizona as NCAA No. 1s
The March Madness bracket is out. Gonzaga received the top overall seed, with Arizona, Kansas and defending champion Baylor joining the Zags as top seeds. Early round games in the 68-team tournament start Tuesday. The nets come down for the final time on April 4 at the Final Four in New Orleans. This marks the return to the first “normal” tournament since 2019, with teams scattering to eight cities for the first weekend and four more for the Sweet 16.
NCAAMBKB – Wolverines, Spartans, and Irish go dancing
After Michigan, Michigan State and Notre Dame all came up short in their conference tournament runs, all three still were able to clinch a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Michigan is the 11th seed in the south regional and will face 6th seeded Colorado State in Indianapolis on Thursday at 12:15 p.m. Michigan State is the 7th seed in the West regional and faces 10th seed Davidson on Friday Night at 9:40 p.m. The game is in Greenville, South Carolina. Notre Dame has an extra step on their way to the final four in New Orleans, to get there the Irish will be a part of the first four. Notre Dame is facing Rutgers of the Big Ten in the battle of 11 seeds, Wednesday at 9:10 p.m. in Dayton, Ohio. The winner will take on Alabama in the West Regional. The Big Ten Conference leads the tournament with 9 of it’s 14 members in the field of 68.
NFL – Tom Brady is returning to Tampa to play 23rd season in NFL
Tom Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days. Brady said Sunday he’s returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd season in the NFL. The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision on Twitter and Instagram, saying he has “unfinished business.” “These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands,” Brady wrote. “That time will come. But it’s not now. I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa.”
MLB – Star slugger Cabrera, Tigers start spring with a new outlook
Miguel Cabrera showed up Sunday morning for the start of his 20th spring training camp in the majors, his 15th with the Detroit Tigers. This one is a little different. For the first time since 2016, the fortified Tigers are thinking about winning, perhaps even contending. Cabrera topped the career 500-homer mark last season and needs just 13 hits to reach 3,000. The 38-year-old star helped the Tigers go 77-85 last season in their first year under manager A.J. Hinch. It was a big leap up from four straight seasons of winning percentages under .400. In November, Detroit traded for catcher Tucker Barnhart from Cincinnati. The Tigers then signed left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez and shortstop Javier Báez to long-term contracts.
MLB – Robert, White Sox seek health, longer postseason run
Luis Robert bounced back from a serious hip injury to enjoy a strong final two months as the Chicago White Sox rolled to a second straight playoff berth and an AL Central championship. After a quick exit at the hands of the Houston Astros, the White Sox hope a healthy Robert and Eloy Jiménez can help the Sox reach the World Series.
MLB – Cubs add veteran reliever Jesse Chavez on minor league deal
The Chicago Cubs have signed Jesse Chavez to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to big league camp, adding the veteran reliever after he had a strong year with the champion Atlanta Braves. The 38-year Chavez posted a 2.14 ERA in 33 2/3 innings last year after being called up for a start in June. He also pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings in the postseason. Chavez appeared in 32 games with Chicago in 2018, going 2-1 with a 1.15 ERA over 39 innings.
MLB – Astros’ Verlander ‘on cloud nine’ after 1st bullpen session
Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander says he feels great following his first bullpen session at spring training. Verlander threw about 40 pitches in two simulated innings on the first day of Houston’s camp. The 39-year-old Verlander is returning from Tommy John surgery. Verlander, manager Dusty Baker and general manager James Click say they haven’t established a spring or regular-season workload expectation for the two-time AL Cy Young Award winner.
Paralympics – Paralympics close to end Asia’s run at center of world sport
The president of the International Paralympic Committee has expressed “hopes for peace” as the Winter Paralympics closed in Beijing but avoided mentioning Russia’s war on Ukraine. The closing ceremony marked the end of an almost six-week run for international sports in the Chinese capital that began with the opening of the Winter Olympics on Feb. 4. IPC President Andrew Parsons sounded a note of unity at the ceremony, saying “differences here did not divide us," after Russian and Belarusian athletes were expelled early in the competition. The next Summer Olympics and Paralympics are in 2024 in Paris, followed by Winter Games in Milan-Cortina in 2026. The 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games are in Los Angeles.
NASCAR – Briscoe gets first Cup win
Chase Briscoe executed two great restarts over the final 20 laps to pull away from Ross Chastain and Tyler Reddick in NASCAR’s Cup race at Phoenix Raceway. It was an intense late battle between three drivers who had never won in the Cup Series. On the final restart with four laps left, the 27-year-old Briscoe started on the inside, dipped low on the dogleg apron, and was able to hold off the rest of the field. Pole-sitter Ryan Blaney won the second stage after leading 138 of the first 185 laps before settling for fourth.
Golf – PGA – Scores higher than temps at Players Championship
The Players Championship has become a meteorologist’s dream. First came two days of heavy rain, followed by high winds on Saturday and frigid temperatures on Sunday. Players finally were able to complete the second round at TPC Sawgrass, where they braved 35-degree weather as Sam Burns and Tom Hoge moved into a first-place tie through two rounds. closed out his second round with a 75-foot eagle putt and an 18-foot par. Hoge shot a 71 on Sunday for a 7 under total. Erik van Rooyen and Harold Varner III were one off the lead through 36 holes. The third round was to finish Monday morning, followed by the final round in pursuit of the $3.6 million payoff to the winner. Anirban Lahiri of India was the clubhouse leader when Round 3 was halted by darkness.
AHL – American Hockey League
Last Night
Grand Rapids Griffins 2, Chicago Wolves 1 – OT
MHSAA – Spring High school sports begin practice
With the boy’s basketball finals coming up next weekend, it’ll mark the end of winter sports in the state of Michigan. With that, spring high school sports will begin practice, even as some places in the state still covered with snow. Track and Field, Baseball, Softball, Girls Soccer, Lacrosse, Boys Golf, and Girls Tennis will begin preparation for their first contests, which can officially begin Wednesday, March 23. Spring sports returned last year after a year off, the spring season was cancelled in 2020 during the initial stages of the pandemic.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Tonight
Boys Basketball – Regional Semifinals
Division 1 at Battle Creek Central
St. Joseph vs. Kalamazoo Central, 5:30 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 5:15
East Lansing vs. Okemos, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Three Rivers
Benton Harbor vs. Holland Christian, 5:30 p.m.
Edwardsburg vs. Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Centreville
Lawton vs. Schoolcraft, 5:30 p.m.
Watervliet vs. Bronson, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at New Buffalo
Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian vs. Muskegon Heights Academy, 5:30 p.m.
Gobles vs. New Buffalo, 7:00 p.m.
We recap the seasons for St. Joe, Lake Michigan Catholic, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Girls’ Basketball…
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball – Conference Tournaments
2022 Big Ten Tournament – Gainbridge Fieldhouse, IndianapolisYesterday
Round 2
9 Indiana 74, 8 Michigan 69
5 Iowa 112, 11 Northwestern 76
7 Michigan State 76, 10 Maryland 72
11 Penn State 71, 6 Ohio State 68
Today
Quarterfinals
1 Illinois vs. 9 Indiana, 11:30 a.m.
4 Rutgers vs. 5 Iowa, 2:00 p.m.
2 Wisconsin vs. 7 Michigan State, 6:30 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 5:30
3 Purdue vs. 11 Penn State, 9:00 p.m.
Indiana 74, Michigan 69 – Indiana closes on 31-9 run, rallies past Michigan 74-69
Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 19 of his 24 points in the second half, Xavier Johnson had 17 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and No. 9 seed Indiana closed on a 31-9 run to rally past eighth-seeded Michigan 74-69 in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament. Michigan led by 17 points on an Eli Brooks basket with 12:52 remaining but the Wolverines would not make another field goal until the 1:42 mark. Jackson-Davis made two free throws with 5:39 remaining in the second half to give Indiana its first lead, 63-62, since it was 7-6 with 15:50 remaining before halftime. The free throws capped a 20-2 run. Indiana advances to play top-seeded Illinois in the quarterfinals on Friday. DeVante’ Jones scored 18 points for Michigan.
Michigan State 76, Maryland 72 – Michigan State nearly blows 20-point lead, holds off Terps
Freshman Max Christie scored 16 points, Gabe Brown added 13 points and No. 7 seed Michigan State nearly blew a 20-point second-half lead before holding off No. 10 seed Maryland 76-72 in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament. Michigan State had a 20-point lead with 13:04 remaining after opening the second half on a 12-3 run. But the Spartans really struggled taking care of the ball late against Maryland’s full-court pressure. Michigan State turned it over 11 times in the second half — seven in the final 2:26. Maryland was led by Fatts Russell with 20 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
2022 ACC Tournament – Barclay’s Center, BrooklynYesterday
Quarterfinals
1 Duke 88, 9 Syracuse 79
4 Miami-FL 71, 13 Boston College 69 – OT
7 Virginia Tech 87, 2 Notre Dame 80
3 North Carolina 63, 6 Virginia 43
Tonight
Semifinal
1 Duke vs. 4 Miami-FL, 7:00 p.m.
3 North Carolina vs. 7 Virginia Tech 9:30 p.m.
Virginia Tech 87, Notre Dame 80 – Virginia Tech boots No. 2 seed Notre Dame in ACC quarters
Keve Aluma tossed in 20 points, Storm Murphy scored 16 and Virginia Tech hit eight straight free throws in the final 46 seconds to beat No. 2 seed Notre Dame 87-80 in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament. Justyn Mutts added 11 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the seventh-seeded Hokies (21-12), who beat the Fighting Irish (22-10) for a fourth straight time. Virginia led 42-31 at halftime and Notre Dame never got within one possession of the lead in the second half. The closest the Irish came was 79-75 on a Prentiss Hubb layup with 48 seconds remaining. Sean Pedulla sank two free throws after Notre Dame was forced to foul, Hunter Cattoor hit two more and Murphy went 4 for 4 in the final 26 seconds to preserve the win.
2022 MAC Tournament – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, ClevelandYesterday
Quarterfinals
1 Toledo 72, 8 Central Michigan 71
4 Akron 70, 5 Buffalo 68
2 Kent State 85, 7 Miami (OH) 75
3 Ohio 77, 6 Ball State 67
Tonight
Semifinals
1 Toledo vs. 4 Akron, 5:00 p.m.
2 Kent State vs. 3 Ohio, 7:30 p.m.
Toledo 72, Central Michigan 71 – Millner Jr. leads Toledo over Cent. Michigan 72-71 in MAC
Setric Millner Jr. had 22 points as top-seeded Toledo narrowly beat eighth-seeded Central Michigan 72-71 in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference Tourney on Thursday. RayJ Dennis scored the winning basket with 10 seconds to go and then TJ Shumate forced a turnover on the Chippewas inbounds pass. Harrison Henderson led the Chippewas on Thursday with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Minnesota Wild 6, Detroit Red Wings 5 – Shootout
Boston Bruins 4, Chicago Blackhawks 3
Wild 6, Red Wings 5 – SO – Wild beat Red Wings in a shootout, 6-5
Mats Zuccarello and Kevin Fiala both scored in the shootout to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Matt Boldy scored twice in regulation, and Zuccarello, Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek also had goals to help Minnesota sweep the season series. Cam Talbot made 29 saves and stopped Jakub Vrana and Dylan Larkin in the shootout to seal the Wild’s second straight win. Vrana and Lucas Raymond each scored twice in regulation and Jordan Oesterle had a goal with 2:51 left that tied it at 5 for Detroit. The Red Wings lost their fourth in a row.
Bruins 4, Blackhawks 3 – David Pastrnak breaks late tie, Bruins beat Blackhawks 4-3
David Pastrnak snapped a tie with 17.2 seconds left, and the Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3. Pastrnak finished with two goals and an assist. Jack Ahcan scored his first career goal and Charlie Coyle also scored for the Bruins, who won for the eighth time in 10 games. Brandon Hagel scored twice for Chicago, and Alex DeBrincat extended his streak to five straight games with a goal, giving him 34 for the season. Patrick Kane got an assist for his eighth point in the last two games for the Blackhawks, who lost for the fourth time in six games.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m.
MLB – Play ball! MLB players reach deal, salvage 162-game season
Major League Baseball’s acrimonious players and owners ended their most bitter money fight in a quarter-century when a divided players’ association accepted management’s offer to salvage a 162-game season that will start April 7. On the 99th day of a lockout that delayed spring training and threatened to cancel regular-season games for the first time since 1995, the players’ executive board approved a five-year contract at about 3 p.m. in a 28-12 vote. Owners ratified the deal 30-0 just three hours later, and the lockout was lifted at 7 p.m., ending baseball’s ninth work stoppage.
NFL – AP source: Chargers acquiring Mack from Bears for 2 picks
Two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the Los Angeles Chargers have found another pass rusher to pair with Joey Bosa: defensive end Khalil Mack from the Chicago Bears in exchange for two draft picks. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade can’t become official until the start of the new league year on Wednesday. The Chargers are expected to send a second-round pick this year and a 2023 sixth-round selection to the Bears for the three-time All-Pro defender. The move will reunite Chargers coach Brandon Staley with Mack. Staley was Mack’s linebacker coach when the Bears acquired Mack from the Raiders during the 2018 preseason.
Golf – PGA – Fleetwood, Hoge share early lead at storm-delayed Players
Tommy Fleetwood and Tom Hoge share the lead after a long and wet start to The Players Championship. At this rate, they might not play again until Saturday and might not even share the lead. Only 66 players managed to finish the round at the TPC Sawgrass. Overnight rain led to a one-hour delay at the start. More storms stopped play for just over four hours in the middle of the day. Twelve players never even hit the first tee shot. The first round resumes in the morning with a forecast of just as much rain Friday.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Cleveland Monsters at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey
Tonight
Indy Fuel at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m.
Idaho Steelheads at Toledo Walleye, 7:15 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Basketball – Regional Finals
Division 1 at Mattawan
East Lansing 56, Battle Creek Lakeview 44
Division 2 at Vicksburg
Edwardsburg 59, Wayland 57
Division 3 at Hartford
Schoolcraft 49, Buchanan 31
Division 4 at Martin
Muskegon Heights Academy 43, Gobles 41
Tonight
Boys Basketball – District Finals
Division 1 at Portage Northern
St. Joseph vs. Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:45
Division 1 at Coldwater
Kalamazoo Central vs. Coldwater, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at South Haven
Benton Harbor vs. Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Constantine
Vicksburg vs. Edwardsburg, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Otsego
Otsego vs. Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Marshall
Marshall vs. Harper Creek, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Buchanan
Watervliet vs. Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Bloomingdale
Hartford vs. Lawton, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Delton-Kellogg
Schoolcraft vs. Kalamazoo Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Bronson
Centreville vs. Bronson, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at River Valley
New Buffalo vs. Eau Claire, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Lawrence
Gobles vs. Lawrence, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Climax-Scotts
Martin vs. Wyoming Tri-Unity, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Mendon
Athens vs. Mendon, 7:00 p.m.
Brett Witkowski on the call as the Lancers beat Mattawan 59-46 to advance to the District Championship against St. Joe on Friday, March 11
Brett Witkowski on the call for the Bears’ thrilling 49-45 victory over Portage Central to send them to the district championship against Lakeshore on 3/11.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Chicago Bulls 114, Detroit Pistons 108
Bulls 114, Pistons 108 – DeRozan has big 4th quarter, helps Bulls snap losing streak
DeMar DeRozan scored 16 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons 114-108 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak. Zach LeVine added 25 points for the Bulls, and Nikola Vucevic had 21 points. They won despite only hitting three 3-pointers. Cade Cunningham had 22 points for the Pistons, but no one else scored more than 12. Detroit had won three straight.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Minnesota Wild at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Boston Bruins, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – Maciver returns to Blackhawks as associate GM under Davidson
Norm Maciver is returning to the Chicago Blackhawks after he was hired as associate general manager under new GM Kyle Davidson. The 57-year-old Maciver had been working as the director of player personnel for the Seattle Kraken. Maciver will oversee Chicago’s scouting operation, reporting directly to Davidson. Before he was hired by the expansion Kraken, Maciver worked for the Blackhawks for 14 years in a variety of roles, including assistant GM, director of player personnel and director of player development.
NCAAMBKB – Michigan’s Juwan Howard contrite about swipe at Wisconsin
Michigan coach Juwan Howard apologized again and says he takes full ownership for striking another coach last month. Howard is back with the Wolverines after serving a five-game suspension for hitting a Wisconsin assistant in the head during a handshake line. His actions triggered players throwing punches, leading to Michigan’s Moussa Diabate and Terrance Williams II being suspended for a game. Howard said he is seeking therapy, a move agreed upon with the school. The Wolverines will play Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
2022 Big Ten Tournament – Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
Yesterday
Round 1
12 Northwestern 71, 13 Nebraska 69
11 Penn State 60, 14 Minnesota 51
Tonight
Round 2
8 Michigan vs. 9 Indiana, 11:30 a.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 11:00 a.m.
5 Iowa vs. 11 Northwestern, 2:00 p.m.
7 Michigan State vs. 10 Maryland, 6:30 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM, 5:30 p.m.
6 Ohio State vs. 11 Penn State, 9:00 p.m.
2022 ACC Tournament – Barclay’s Center, Brooklyn
Yesterday
Round 2
9 Syracuse 96, 8 Florida State 57
13 Boston College 82, 5 Wake Forest 77 – OT
7 Virginia Tech 76, 10 Clemson 75 – OT
6 Virginia 51, 11 Louisville 50
Today
Quarterfinals
9 Syracuse vs. 1 Duke, 12:00 p.m.
13 Boston College vs. 4 Miami-FL, 2:30 p.m.
7 Virginia Tech vs. 2 Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m.
6 Virginia vs. 3 North Carolina, 9:30 p.m.
2022 MAC Tournament – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland
Today
Quarterfinals
8 Central Michigan vs. 1 Toledo, 11:00 a.m.
5 Buffalo vs. 4 Akron, 1:30 p.m.
2 Kent State vs. 7 Miami (OH), 4:00 p.m.
3 Ohio vs. 6 Ball State, 6:30 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
2022 MAC Tournament – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland
Yesterday
Quarterfinals
1 Toledo 80, 8 Ohio 67
5 Ball State 60, 4 Northern Illinois 54
2 Buffalo 63, 7 Western Michigan, 49
3 Akron 81, 6 Bowling Green 67
Friday
Semifinals
1 Toledo vs. 5 Ball State, 10:00 a.m.
2 Buffalo vs. 3 Akron, 12:30 p.m.
MLB – MLB cancels 93 more games, gap narrows in bargaining
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred canceled 93 more games, appearing to cut off the chance to play a full 162-game schedule and threatening locked out players with loss of salary and service time. As the sides narrowed many economic differences to a small margin, they became bogged down over management’s attempt to gain an international amateur draft. Talks on that narrow topic were to continue. In the meantime, on the 98th day of the lockout, Manfred announced two additional series had been canceled through April 13. That raised to 184 games wiped out from the 2,430-game regular season, or 7.6%.
NFL – AP source: Colts agree to trade Carson Wentz to Commanders
A person with direct knowledge of the situation tells the Associated Press the Washington Commanders have agreed to acquire Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts. The deal cannot be finalized until the start of the new league year next week. A different person with direct knowledge of the move tells the AP that Washington is getting the 47th pick in the draft along with Wentz and sending Indianapolis Nos. 42 and 73 this year and a 2023 conditional third-rounder that can become a second based on Wentz’s playing time. Wentz has three years remaining on his contract. The 2016 second overall pick of the Philadelphia Eagles spent just one season with Indianapolis.
NFL – Lions address need, sign WR Josh Reynolds to 2-year contract
The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver Josh Reynolds to a two-year contract, adding depth where they need it in coach Dan Campbell’s second season. The team announced the move Wednesday. General manager Brad Holmes claimed Reynolds off waivers from Tennessee late in the 2021 season. He had 19 receptions and two touchdowns, reuniting in Detroit with former Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff. The Rams drafted the former Texas A&M standout in the fourth round in 2017. Reynolds has 142 career catches for 1,846 yards and 11 touchdowns in 29 starts and 76 games.
NFL – Brian Flores wants lawsuit against NFL heard in court
Brian Flores wants the NFL to reject the Dolphins’ request for an arbitration hearing regarding his class-action lawsuit against the team and the league alleging racist hiring practices. Flores filed his lawsuit against the NFL, Dolphins, Giants and Broncos following his dismissal by Miami. Flores led the Dolphins to consecutive winning seasons before he was fired in January.
Golf – Tiger Woods inducted into Hall with hard work and big payoff
Tiger Woods already is the greatest of his generation. Now he’s enshrined with the best of all time. Woods has been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He choked up talking about his late father who instilled the need to work hard and earn results. Woods got those results. He has 82 wins on the PGA Tour and 15 majors. And his influence on the sport is as great as any. Also inducted are former PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem, three-time U.S. Women’s Open champion Susie Berning and the late visionary Marion Hollins.
Tennis – Djokovic to miss upcoming US events
Novak Djokovic said that he will not be able to compete at the hard-court tennis tournaments in Indian Wells, California, or Miami because he is unvaccinated and can’t travel to the United States. The 20-time Grand Slam champion tweeted today that the Centers for Disease Control “confirmed the regulations won’t be changing so I won’t be able to play in the U.S.” Djokovic recently dropped to No. 2 in the ATP rankings and has played in only one tournament this year and has not received any shots to protect against COVID-19. He was barred from playing in the Australian Open.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball – District Semifinals
Division 1 at Portage Northern
St. Joseph 49, Portage Central 45
Lakeshore 59, Mattawan 46
-St. Joseph will face Lakeshore Friday at 7:00 for the District Championship. Live on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Division 1 at Coldwater
Kalamazoo Central 49, Battle Creek Lakeview 45
Coldwater 57, Gull Lake 51
Division 2 at South Haven
Benton Harbor 73, Dowagiac 49
Berrien Springs 57, Coloma 24
Division 2 at Constantine
Vicksburg 57, Three Rivers 53
Edwardsburg 47, Niles 46
Division 2 at Otsego
Otsego 58, Comstock 55 – 2 OT
Parchment 68, Paw Paw 43
Division 2 at Marshall
Marshall 83, Charlotte 58
Harper Creek 59, Olivet 53
Division 3 at Buchanan
Watervliet 47, Bridgman 41
Buchanan 49, Brandywine 37
Division 3 at Bloomingdale
Hartford 56, Decatur 40
Lawton 68, Bloomingdale 46
Division 3 at Delton-Kellogg
Schoolcraft 72, Kalamazoo Hackett 33
Kalamazoo Christian 65, Galesburg-Augusta 45
Division 3 at Bronson
Centreville 53, Union City 40
Bronson 60, Reading 49
Division 3 at Grand Rapids Covenant Christian
GR Covenant Chr. 67, Wyom. Potter’s House 62 – OT
Grandville Calvin Christian 63, Fennville 50
Division 4 at River Valley
New Buffalo 74, River Valley 54
Eau Claire 75, Lake Michigan Catholic 42
Division 4 at Lawrence
Gobles 85, Covert 67
Lawrence 56, Howardsville Christian 43
Division 4 at Climax-Scotts
Martin 52, Climax-Scotts 51 – OT
Wyoming Tri-Unity 58, Kalamazoo Phoenix 44
Division 4 at Mendon
Athens vs. Burr Oak, 5:30 p.m.
Mendon vs. Colon, 7:00 p.m.
Tonight
Girls Basketball – Regional Semifinals
Division 1 at Mattawan
Battle Creek Lakeview vs. East Lansing, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Vicksburg
Wayland vs. Edwardsburg, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Hartford
Schoolcraft vs. Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Martin
Muskegon Heights vs. Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Bret Witkowski joins Jonny Reinhardt to preview a double header of District Boys Basketball. St. Joe vs. Portage Central and Lakeshore vs. Mattawan. Both games can be heard tonight on 94.9 WSJM!
Jordan Jensen sat down with Taylor Misel, head coach of the St. Joe wrestling program, to discuss the historic season that led to Misel winning the Division 2 Coach of the Year award.
This season, to put it lightly, was a historic season for St. Joe wrestling. Some of the numerous school records that were broken include:
-Elite Eight finish at team state
-Team Academic All-Sate Honors
-Most individual state qualifiers (8)
-First freshman all-state wrestler: Landon Thomas
-First female state qualifier: Maya Milletics
To hear more about Coach Misel and the Bears’ season, listen to his conversation with Jordan Jensen, below!
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Arizona Coyotes 9, Detroit Red Wings 2
Chicago Blackhawks 8, Anaheim Ducks 3
Coyotes 9, Red Wings 2 – Schmaltz’s 4 points help Coyotes waltz past Red Wings, 9-2
Nick Schmaltz followed his franchise-record seven-point game with two goals and two assists as the Arizona Coyotes overwhelmed the Detroit Red Wings 9-2 on Tuesday. Schmaltz had two goals and five assists in an 8-5 victory over Ottawa on Saturday. His 11 points in two games is also a franchise record. Jakob Chychrun and Nick Ritchie each had two goals and an assist for the Coyotes, who have won three straight for the first time this season. Jakub Vrana scored in his season debut for the Red Wings. Robby Fabbri also had a goal and Alex Nedeljkovic made 20 saves before being pulled.
Blackhawks 8, Ducks 3 – Kane, Strome shine as Blackhawks pound Ducks 8-3
Patrick Kane had a goal and five primary assists for a career-high six points, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the banged-up Anaheim Ducks 8-3. Dylan Strome had three goals and an assist and Alex DeBrincat finished with a goal and three assists. Jonathan Toews, Brandon Hagel and Ryan Carpenter also scored as the Blackhawks turned a fast start into their third win in nine games. Anaheim opened a five-game trip with its sixth consecutive loss to Chicago. Trevor Zegras scored a power-play goal for Anaheim, and Jakob Silfverberg and Adam Henrique also scored.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Cleveland Cavaliers 127, Indiana Pacers 124
Sixers 121, Bulls 106 – Embiid has 43 points, 14 rebounds; 76ers thump Bulls 121-106
Joel Embiid had 43 points and 14 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 121-106 in a showdown between two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams headed in opposite directions. James Harden added 16 points and 14 assists, and Tyrese Maxey added 17 points for the 76ers, who have won six of seven and stayed perfect with Harden in the lineup. Embiid, the league’s leading scorer, made 15 of 27 field goals and 12 of 16 free throws. Embiid scored at least 40 points for the 10th time this season while upping his season average to 29.7 points per contest.
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
2022 Big Ten Tournament – Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis (Seeds in superscipt)
13 Nebraska vs. 12 Northwestern, 6:00 p.m.
14 Minnesota vs. 11 Penn State, 8:30 p.m.
NFL – Aaron Rodgers says he will remain with Packers next season
Aaron Rodgers is planning to come back to the Green Bay Packers for an 18th season, a move that keeps the reigning MVP quarterback off the trade market and answers the question that had dominated NFL offseason discussions. NFL Network reported that the 38-year-old Rodgers had agreed to a four-year, $200 million contract that includes $153 million in guaranteed money. Rodgers said any reports of the contract terms are not accurate and that he has not signed a deal yet. His decision comes nearly a month after he won his second straight MVP award. The four-time MVP quarterback has spent his entire career in Green Bay.
NFL – Seahawks agree to trade Russell Wilson to Denver
Two people familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press that the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to trade star quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a package of draft picks and players. Wilson is a nine-time Pro Bowler who had just one losing season in Seattle. That was last year when he fractured the middle finger of his throwing hand. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade can not become official until March 16.
MLB – MLB, union bargain past midnight to salvage 162-game season
Negotiators for locked-out players and Major League Baseball bargained past midnight for the second time in a week, and Commissioner Rob Manfred’s Tuesday deadline to reach a deal preserving a 162-game season passed with no announcement. As the clock passed midnight, the lockout entered its 98th day. There was no word from Manfred of additional canceled games. The sides were exchanging numbers on the key economic issues of the luxury tax, the amount of a new bonus pool for pre-arbitration-eligible players and minimum salaries. MLB pushed for its long-held goal of an international amateur draft.
MLB – MLB launches $1M fund for ballpark workers, matching union
Major League Baseball has launched a $1 million fund to support spring training workers impacted by canceled games, matching the amount of the fund the players’ association had previously announced. MLB says the money will be administered by teams to part-time and seasonal workers based on financial need. Eligible groups include concessionaires, grounds crew, security, clubhouse and ballpark workers. MLB says it also plans to announce a fund for seasonal and part-time workers affected by missed regular-season games.
MLB – Apple, MLB announce ‘Friday Night Baseball’ package
Apple will enter the live sports coverage arena with “Friday Night Baseball.” Apple and Major League Baseball have announced that Apple TV+ will carry a weekly doubleheader on Friday nights in eight countries when the regular season begins. Games will initially be available without the need for an Apple TV+ subscription. MLB has been under a work stoppage since early December when owners locked out players at the end of the collective bargaining agreement. At 97 days, the lockout is the second-longest work stoppage in baseball history.
NCAAFB – Jim Harbaugh says door is closed on him returning to the NFL
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says the door is closed on his potential return to the NFL. He says he looked at possibly coaching the Minnesota Vikings to find out if he wanted to be back in the league. He says Michigan is ultimately where he decided to be. The Vikings made Harbaugh’s decision a little easier because they didn’t offer him the job. Minnesota ended up hiring Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell.
NCAAFB – Ex-U. of Michigan athlete’s protest encampment is removed
A camper, tent, signs and other items that represented a former University of Michigan football player’s protest against the school’s handling of sex abuse allegations involving a campus doctor have been removed by the school. Jon Vaughn says Tuesday the small blue-and-white camper is gone. University spokesman Rick Fitzgerald confirmed to The Associated Press that the university removed the camper and other items. It had been parked outside the home of the university’s president in Ann Arbor since Oct. 8. The former running back is one of more than 1,000 people who say they were sexually abused by the late sports doctor Robert Anderson over more than three decades. The school earlier this year announced a $490 million settlement with the alleged victims.
Russia/Ukraine – Russian soccer federation appeals against FIFA, UEFA bans
The Russian soccer federation has appealed to have its FIFA and UEFA bans frozen and other punishments overturned. Russian teams were expelled from competition on Feb. 28 “until further notice” following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. FIFA and UEFA did not specify their legal reasons. The Court of Arbitration for Sport says it hopes to give urgent interim verdicts on the appeals within days. Russia’s men’s national team was scheduled to play Poland on March 24 in a World Cup qualifying playoff. Poland has refused to play Russia in the match.
Russia/Ukraine – FIFA postpones Ukraine playoff, gives Poland a bye vs Russia
FIFA has agreed to Ukraine’s request to postpone the national team’s World Cup qualifying playoff in Scotland in two weeks’ time. Domestic soccer in Ukraine has shut down during the invasion by Russia. FIFA says it will now organize the Scotland-Ukraine game in June during the next fixture dates protected for national teams. FIFA has also awarded Poland a bye through its playoff semifinal against Russia scheduled on March 24. That decision will be tested by an urgent Russian appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a FIFA ban on its national teams.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Basketball – Regional Semifinals
Division 1 at Mattawan
Battle Creek Lakeview 42, Mattawan 41
East Lansing 54, Parma Western 46
Division 2 at Vicksburg
Wayland 42, Dowagiac 31
Edwardsburg 68, Otsego 41
Division 3 at Hartford
Schoolcraft 48, Hartford 18
Buchanan 45, Bronson 37
Division 4 at Martin
Muskegon Heights 43, Martin 40
Gobles 36, Michigan Lutheran 21
Tonight
Boys Basketball – District Semifinals
Division 1 at Portage Northern
St. Joseph vs. Portage Central, 5:30 p.m.
Lakeshore vs. Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
*Both games on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Division 1 at Coldwater
Kalamazoo Central vs. B. C. Lakeview, 5:30 p.m.
Coldwater vs. Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at South Haven
Benton Harbor vs. Dowagiac, 7:00 p.m.
Coloma vs. Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Constantine
Vicksburg vs. Three Rivers, 5:30 p.m.
Edwardsburg vs. Niles, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Otsego
Otsego vs. Comstock, 7:00 p.m.
Parchment vs. Paw Paw, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Marshall
Marshall vs. Charlotte, 5:30 p.m.
Olivet vs. Harper Creek, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Buchanan
Bridgman vs. Watervliet, 5:30 p.m.
Buchanan vs. Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Bloomingdale
Decatur vs. Hartford, 5:30 p.m.
Lawton vs. Bloomingdale, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Delton-Kellogg
Kalamazoo Hackett vs. Schoolcraft, 5:30 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta vs. Kalamazoo Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Bronson
Union City vs. Centreville, 5:30 p.m.
Reading vs. Bronson, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Grand Rapids Covenant Christian
Wyom. Potter’s House vs. GR Covenant Chr. 5:30 p.m.
Fennville vs. Grandville Calvin Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at River Valley
River Valley vs. New Buffalo, 5:30 p.m.
Lake Michigan Catholic vs. Eau Claire, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Lawrence
Gobles vs. Covert, 5:30 p.m.
Howardsville Christian vs. Lawrence, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Climax-Scotts
Martin vs. Climax-Scotts, 5:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Phoenix vs. Wyoming Tri-Unity, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Mendon
Athens vs. Burr Oak, 5:30 p.m.
Mendon vs. Colon, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Basketball Rankings (final boys rankings of the year)
Division 1
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Detroit King (3) (18-2) 73
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Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (2) (14-4) 72
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Grand Rapids Northview (19-1) 64
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Detroit U-D Jesuit (14-5) 61
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Detroit Cass Tech (17-3) 51
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Muskegon (18-2) 49
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Hamtramck (16-3) 48
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Grand Blanc (15-5) 36
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Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (14-6) 35
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Rockford (18-2) 30
Others receiving votes: East Lansing 18, Ann Arbor Huron 16, North Farmington 14, Detroit Western International 9, Warren De La Salle 8, River Rouge 5, Detroit Renaissance 4, Grand Haven 3, Oak Park 2, Okemos 1, Detroit Catholic Central 1.
Division 2
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Williamston (5) (20-0) 75
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Grand Rapids Catholic Central (19-1) 70
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Hudsonville Unity Christian (20-0) 65
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Ferndale (16-3) 60
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Croswell-Lexington (20-0) 54
6. Benton Harbor (18-2) 51
- Onsted (20-0) 44
8. Parchment (19-1) 38
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Freeland (20-0) 35
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Romulus Summit Academy (17-2) 33
Others receiving votes: Standish Sterling Central 21, Marshall 15, Olivet 12, Carrollton 8, Saginaw 6, Grand Rapids Christian 5, Warren Lincoln 4, Detroit Edison 2, Cadillac 1, Grand Rapids South Christian 1.
Division 3
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Flint Beecher (3) (17-2) 72
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Reese (1) (17-2) 70
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Traverse City St. Francis (17-2) 64
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Riverview Gabriel Richard (1) (19-0) 55
5. Schoolcraft (18-2) 51
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Detroit Loyola (15-5) 48
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Menominee (17-3) 47
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Mesick (20-0) 39
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Bad Axe (18-2) 38
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Benzonia Benzie Central (17-3) 22
Others receiving votes: Grand Rapids Covenant Christian 16, Vandercook Lake 16, Grandville Calvin Christian 14, Pewamo-Westphalia 13, Cassopolis 8, Centreville 6, Maple City Glen Lake 5, Watervliet 5, Blanchard Montabella 4, Napoleon 3, Elkton-Pigeon Bay Port Laker 3, Erie-Mason 1.
Division 4
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McBain Northern Michigan Christian (3) (20-2) 71
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Hillman (1) (20-0) 65
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Rudyard (19-1) 62
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Southfield Christian (1) (15-5) 60
5. New Buffalo (19-1) 55
(tie) Ewen-Trout Creek (17-3) 55
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Munising (18-2) 44
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Onaway (19-1) 35
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Wyoming Tri-unity Christian (13-6) 23
(tie) Genesee Christian (16-4) 23
Others receiving votes: Powers North Central 20, Ellsworth 13, Hillsdale Academy 11, Clarkston Everest Catholic 11, Lake Leelanau St Mary 10, Bellevue 10, Baldwin 6, Ubly 5, Webberville 5, Ada Forest Hills Eastern 5, Colon 4, Breckenridge 3, Buckley 3, Norway 1.
SEASON PREMIERE! Episode 1 of the 2022 season of Robotics Roundtable! Host Tim Dunaj chats with The CW Tech “Robotarians,” Team 2959.
Bret Witkowski joins Jonny Reinhardt to preview Michigan Lutheran vs. Gobles girls basketball happening tonight on 94.9 WSJM!
This week’s Mid-West Family Player of the Week is Elise DeWeerd, a senior from St.Joseph Michigan Lutheran High School and member of the girls varsity basketball team.
In last weeks district championship game against River Valley, Elise led the Titans with 11 points, including 1 3-pointer, grabbed 3 rebounds and steals as well to help lead the Titans to back-to-back district championships.
Elise is known for many things on the court, but a few things stand out the most; she is incredibly accurate from behind the arc, as just 2 weeks ago she drained 4 3-pointers in ML’s 38-6 win over New Buffalo, she plays a very aggressive and swarming defense, and always seems to be even-keeled no matter the situation.
After graduation this spring, Elise plans to attend Calvin College to study Graphic Design.
Elise and the Titans play in the Regional semi-final game against Gobles on Tuesday, March 8 at 7:00 PM at Martin High School, you can listen to that game live on 94.9 WJSM.
To hear more about Elise and the Titans’ impressive season, listen to her conversation with Jordan Jensen, below!
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Detroit Pistons 113, Atlanta Hawks 110 – OT
Philadelphia 76ers 121, Chicago Bulls 106
Pistons 113, Hawks 110 – OT – Cade Cunningham scores 28, Pistons beat Hawks 113-110 in OT
Cade Cunningham had 28 points and 10 assists, lifting the Detroit Pistons to a 113-110 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks. Jerami Grant scored 23 and reserve Marvin Bagley had 19 points for the Pistons, who have won a season-high three straight and six of their last eight games. Atlanta’s Bogdan Bogdanovic had 22 points before fouling out late in regulation and Trae Young had 14 points and 12 assists. The playoff-hopeful Hawks had chances to win late in regulation and to extend the game to another overtime.
Sixers 121, Bulls 106 – Embiid has 43 points, 14 rebounds; 76ers thump Bulls 121-106
Joel Embiid had 43 points and 14 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 121-106 in a showdown between two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams headed in opposite directions. James Harden added 16 points and 14 assists, and Tyrese Maxey added 17 points for the 76ers, who have won six of seven and stayed perfect with Harden in the lineup. Embiid, the league’s leading scorer, made 15 of 27 field goals and 12 of 16 free throws. Embiid scored at least 40 points for the 10th time this season while upping his season average to 29.7 points per contest.
Tonight
Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Michigan’s Juwan Howard returns, has meetings with players
Juwan Howard has resumed his role as Michigan’s basketball coach after serving a five-game suspension for hitting a Wisconsin assistant in the head. Howard met individually with each player Monday. The Wolverines are on the NCAA Tournament bubble with a 17-13 record overall and 11-9 mark in the Big Ten. Michigan closed the regular season with a win over then-No. 23 Ohio State on the road Sunday. Howard will be back on the sideline Thursday in Indianapolis, leading the eighth-seeded Wolverines against ninth-seeded Indiana in the conference tournament quarterfinals.
NCAAMBKB – Gonzaga remains atop AP Top 25; Tennessee cracks top 10
Gonzaga, Arizona and reigning national champion Baylor remained atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. Monday’s poll also saw Tennessee crack the top 10 and North Carolina return to the poll at No. 25. Mark Few’s Bulldogs claimed 52 of 61 first-place votes to hold the No. 1 ranking for the fourth straight week and eighth time this season going back to the preseason poll. Tennessee jumped into a tie for No. 9 for its first top-10 appearance this year. Colorado State joined UNC as the week’s new additions. Ohio State and Alabama fell out from last week’s poll.
NCAAMBKB – WMU Head Coach Clayton Bates steps down
Western Michigan University Head Coach Clayton Bates has officially stepped down as head coach of the Broncos men’s basketball team. Bates went 13-39 in his two seasons as Western’s head coach, during which the Broncos went 8-28 in the Mid-American Conference. The Broncos finished last in the MAC this past season and did not qualify for the MAC Tournament.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Arizona Coyotes at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m.
Anaheim Ducks at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
NHL – NHL suspends agreement with Russia-based KHL
The NHL has suspended its dealings with the Russia-based KHL. The NHL told its teams to cease contact with KHL counterparts and Russia-based agents as part of the suspension of the memorandum of understanding between the leagues. The move could make it more difficult for NHL teams to sign players from the KHL. They can continue to communicate with North American agents certified by the NHL Players’ Association. Daily Faceoff first reported the NHL cutting cites with the KHL, and NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the decision in an email to The Associated Press. It’s the league’s latest move to sever ties with Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
MLB – Despite vitriol, MLB owners, locked-out players closing gap
For all the vitriol, Major League Baseball owners and players have closed the gap in recent weeks and are negotiating on similar frameworks for a new collective bargaining agreement. With the lockout in its 96th day, the sides remained apart to various degrees on three of the most significant items: the luxury tax, pre-arbitration bonus pool and minimum salary. Openers on March 31 were among 91 games already canceled, and Commissioner Rob Manfred appeared to be on the verge of calling off more.
MLB – Labor relations experts following MLB negotiations from afar
Allen Sanderson worked for a minor league team when he was growing up in Idaho, providing a ride home for Dick Allen long before he became a feared slugger with the Phillies. That’s part of how Sanderson sees baseball’s labor strife, as a longtime baseball fan. But he also follows along from a different perspective, one of a sports economist at the University of Chicago. He says there is no right answer when it comes to the division of profits between owners and players. Some experts are watching the talks more from an academic viewpoint while the sides try to chart a path forward, hoping to get baseball back on the field.
NFL – Falcons WR Ridley suspended for ’22 for bets on NFL games
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in the 2021 season. The suspension announced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is for activity that took place while Ridley was away from the team while addressing mental health concerns. The league says the suspension will carry “through at least the conclusion of the 2022 season.” The NFL says the betting took place during a five-day period in late November 2021. The team released a statement on Monday in which it said it cooperated with the league’s investigation in the last month.
WNBA – Brittney Griner’s wife thanks fans for support after arrest
Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle has thanked everyone for their support of the WNBA star, who was arrested last month in Russia. Cherelle Griner posted a picture Sunday on Instagram of her with the Phoenix Mercury center. There has been an outpouring of support for Griner on social media from WNBA players as well as other athletes. Many have voiced their concerns for Griner’s physical well-being as well as her mental health. Griner was detained at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges. They were identified as containing oil derived from cannabis.
Tennis – Zverev put on 1-year probation for outburst in Acapulco
Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Alexander Zverev has been put on probation for one year by the ATP for violently hitting the chair umpire’s stand repeatedly with his racket following a loss in doubles at the Mexico Open. If Zverev receives a code violation that results in a fine for unsportsmanlike conduct or for verbal or physical abuse at a tournament, he will be suspended for eight weeks from ATP events and fined an additional $25,000. Zverev has until Friday to appeal the ruling. The 24-year-old German was kicked out of last month’s tournament in Acapulco, where he was the defending champion.
Ice-fishing shanty blown across Michigan bay; anglers safe
Authorities say three anglers are safe after a homemade ice-fishing shanty was blown about a mile across a bay in Michigan by winds that neared 50 mph. The Huron County sheriff’s office says a person onshore called dispatchers about 8 a.m. Sunday after seeing someone struggling with the shanty as it was being blown across the ice on Saginaw Bay off McKinley Township. The shanty, which had been occupied by three men, was about 1.5 miles offshore when deputies arrived. The three men were able to make it across the ice to shore on their own and refused medical treatment. McKinley Township is located in Michigan’s Thumb region, about 120 miles north of Detroit.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey
Tonight
Idaho Steelheads at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball – District Quarterfinals
Division 1 at Portage Northern
St. Joseph 46, Sturgis 37
Mattawan 50, Portage Northern 42
Division 1 at Coldwater
Gull Lake 72, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 41
B.C. Lakeview 72, Battle Creek Central 69 – 2 OT
Division 2 at South Haven
Coloma 51, South Haven 44
Division 2 at Wayland
Wayland 47, Hopkins 36
Hastings 67, Allegan 50
Division 2 at Constantine
Vicksburg 50, Constantine 39
Division 2 at Otsego
Otsego 64, Plainwell 39
Division 2 at Marshall
Charlotte 41, Eaton Rapids 39
Harper Creek 63, Battle Creek Pennfield 58
Division 3 at Buchanan
Bridgman 44, Cassopolis 40 – OT
Division 3 at Bloomingdale
Decatur 54, Bangor 20
Division 3 at Delton-Kellogg
Kalamazoo Hackett 57, Vermontville Maple Valley 38
Galesburg-Augusta 60, Delton-Kellogg 46
Division 3 at Bronson
Union City 59, White Pigeon 56
Reading 43, Quincy 39
Division 3 at Grand Rapids Covenant Christian
Wyoming Potter’s House 56, Saugatuck 24
Fennville 65, Holland Black River 39
Division 4 at River Valley
River Valley 73, Michigan Lutheran 58
Lake Michigan Catholic 70, Countryside Academy 59
Division 4 at Lawrence
Howardsville Christian 52, Marcellus 33
Gobles 55, Kalamazoo Heritage Christian 43
Division 4 at Climax-Scotts
Martin 52, Byron Center Zion Christian 45 – OT
Division 4 at Mendon
Athens 54, Tekonsha 49
Tonight
Girls Basketball – Regional Semfinals
Division 1 at St. Joseph
Mattawan vs. Battle Creek Lakeview, 5:30 p.m.
East Lansing vs. Parma Western, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Vicksburg
Dowagiac vs. Wayland, 5:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg vs. Otsego, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Hartford
Hartford vs. Schoolcraft, 5:30 p.m.
Buchanan vs. Bronson, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Martin
Martin vs. Muskegon Heights, 5:30 p.m.
Gobles vs. Michigan Lutheran, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:45
Lakeshore has a long, storied history of excellence when it comes to wrestling, and this year was no different.
Over the weekend, Zam Thompson, Aaron Lucio, and Micah Hanau each brought home 1st place in their respected weight class.
Zam, a senior at Lakeshore, competed in the 145lb. weight class, and won his first state title.
Micah, also a senior at Lakeshore, competed in the 152lb. weight class, and won his second state title (2020).
Aaron, just a junior at Lakeshore, competed in the 135lb weight class, won his first state title and finished off an undefeated season after finishing 2nd in the state in 2021, and 3rd in 2020.
To hear more about each of their incredible accomplishments, listen to their conversation with Jordan Jensen, below!
Bret Witkowski talks with Jonny Reinhardt about tonight’s District boys basketball game between St. Joe and Sturgis!
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Yesterday
Michigan 75, (23) Ohio State 69
Michigan State 77, Maryland 67
Michigan 75, (23) Ohio State 69 – Jones, Michigan beat No. 23 Ohio State; B10 tourney up next
DeVante’ Jones scored 21 points and Michigan rallied in the second half, wrapping up its up-and-down Big Ten regular season by beating No. 23 Ohio State 75-69. Fill-in coach Phil Martelli guided the Wolverines as coach Juwan Howard finished out his five-game suspension for hitting a Wisconsin assistant in a postgame handshake line. Howard is expected back on the sidelines when the Big Ten conference begins this week. Michigan improved to 17-13. E.J. Liddell recorded his eighth double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds for Ohio State. The Buckeyes are 19-10.
Michigan State 77, Maryland 67 – Izzo passes Knight as Michigan State holds off Maryland
Gabe Brown and Malik Hall led a key second-half surge and Tom Izzo became the all-time Big Ten leader in career wins as Michigan State defeated Maryland 77-67. With his 663rd win at Michigan State, Izzo passed Indiana’s Bob Knight for the most wins at a Big Ten school. Maryland outscored the Spartans 32-15 in the first 12 1/2 minutes of the second half, cutting their 20-point halftime deficit to 61-58. On Senior Day, Brown, a senior co-captain, then stepped up with a personal 7-0 run, Hall, a junior, added seven points of his own and Michigan State led 75-62 with two minutes to go.
Thursday
2022 Big Ten Tournament – Gainbridge Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, IN (seeds in superscript)
#8 Michigan vs. #9 Indiana, 11:30 a.m. -winner plays #1 Illinois
#7 Michigan State vs. #10 Maryland, 6:30 p.m. -winner plays #2 Wisconsin
NHL – National Hockey League
Yesterday
Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Chicago Blackhawks 3
Lightning 6, Blackhawks 3 – Lightning score 3 goals in 32 seconds, beat Blackhawks 6-3
Victor Hedman scored twice, Mikhail Sergachev had a goal and two assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-3 on Sunday night. The Lightning came from behind with a five-goal outburst over seven minutes bridging the second and third periods. Hedman, Corey Perry and Sergachev scored Tampa Bay’s last three goals in a 32-second span in the third. Cal Foote and Taylor Raddysh also scored for Tampa Bay. Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 24 shots and picked up his league-leading 30th victory of the season. Dylan Strome, Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat scored for Chicago. Marc-Andre Fleury made 26 saves.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Yesterday
Washington Wizards 133, Indiana Pacers 123
Wizards 133, Pacers 123 – In Wizards debut, Porzingis keys 133-123 win over Pacers
Kristaps Porzingis scored 25 points in his first game for Washington, and the Wizards beat the Indiana Pacers 133-123. Porzingis returned from a right knee bone bruise and played for the first time since the Wizards acquired him from Dallas in a trade last month. It was his first game overall since Jan. 29. He started and made a significant impact despite playing less than half the game. Kyle Kuzma scored 23 points for the Wizards, who took control of the game with a 39-point third quarter. Malcolm Brogdon had 27 for Indiana.
Tonight
Atlanta Hawks at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 p.m.
MLB – MLB reacts angrily to locked-out players, season still off
Major League Baseball reacted angrily to the latest offer by locked-out players when bargaining to end the lockout resumed, accusing the union of backtracking and showing no sign of a breakthrough to get the derailed season back on track. The squabbling sides talked for 95 minutes on the 95th day of the lockout, largely restating their positions. Trying to resolve baseball’s second-longest labor stoppage, the sides remain far apart on luxury tax, minimum salaries and the proposed bonus pool for pre-arbitration eligible players. The union lowered its starting point for the bonus pool by $5 million to $80 million.
NASCAR – Bowman edges Larson in OT in NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas
Alex Bowman beat NASCAR champion Kyle Larson in a door-to-door overtime battle at Las Vegas Motor Speedway that sent Hendrick Motorsports to victory lane for the second consecutive week. Bowman got a shot at the win when a caution with three laps remaining shifted the race from a pair of Joe Gibbs Racing cars to the Hendrick teammates. Las Vegas native Kyle Busch and teammate Martin Truex Jr. were in a lap-by-lap chess match for the win until the 12th caution ended the stirring duel. Then it came down to Bowman and Larson, and Bowman beat him to the checkered flag.
Golf – PGA – Scheffler’s stead 72 gives him Palmer victory
Scottie Scheffler closed with an even-par 72 to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational by one shot at Bay Hill. Scheffler made key putts to save two unlikely pars, followed with a pair of lag putts. Scheffler now has two PGA Tour titles in the last month, having picked up his first victory at the Phoenix Open. Billy Horschel shot 75 and tied for second with Tyrrell Hatton and Viktor Hovland. Horschel missed a 30-foot birdie try on 18.
Golf – Champions – Goosen gets comfortable win
Retief Goosen earned a four-shot win at the Hoag Classic. Goosen holed out for eagle from a greenside bunker on the short par-4 first hole, birdied the next two and cruised to an 8-under 63.
A stroke behind fellow South African star Ernie Els entering the round, Goosen pulled away quickly at Newport Beach Country Club in breezy but calmer conditions than the players faced Saturday. K.J. Choi was second after a 66 in the PGA Tour Champions event.
Golf – LPGA – Jin Young Ko wins on return to LPGA Tour after 3-month break
World No. 1 Jin Young Ko birdied the 18th hole for a 6-under 66 to win the LPGA Tour’s HSBC Women’s World Championship by two strokes over fellow South Korean player In Gee Chun and Australian Minjee Lee. Ko was making her return to the LPGA Tour after a three-month break. She finished with a 72-hole total of 17-under 271.
AHL – American Hockey League
Yesterday
Milwaukee Admirals 3, Grand Rapids Griffins 2
Chicago Wolves 5, Iowa Wild 3
MHSAA – High School Sports
Friday
Girls Basketball – District Championships
Division 1 at St. Joseph
Mattawan 49, Lakeshore 35
Division 1 at Battle Creek Central
Battle Creek Lakeview 45, Gull Lake 22
Division 2 at Berrien Springs
Dowagiac 42, South Haven 31
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg 60, Vicksburg 27
Division 2 at Paw Paw
Otsego 60, Paw Paw 58 – OT
Division 3 at Watervliet
Buchanan 44, Watervliet 30
Division 3 at Decatur
Hartford 46, Bloomingdale 34
Division 3 at Schoolcraft
Schoolcraft 46, Kalamazoo Christian 38
Division 4 at Eau Claire
Michigan Lutheran 43, River Valley 23
Division 4 at Martin
Martin 40, Climax-Scotts 21
Division 4 at Athens
Athens 49, Mendon 46
Tonight
Boys Basketball – District Quarterfinals
Division 1 at Portage Northern
St. Joseph vs. Sturgis, 5:30 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Mattawan vs. Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Division 1 at Coldwater
Gull Lake vs. Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 5:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central vs. Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at South Haven
Coloma vs. South Haven, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Wayland
Hopkins vs. Wayland, 5:30 p.m.
Allegan vs. Hastings, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Constantine
Vicksburg vs. Constantine, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Otsego
Plainwell vs. Otsego, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Marshall
Charlotte vs Eaton Rapids, 5:30 p.m.
Harper Creek vs. Battle Creek Pennfield, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Buchanan
Cassopolis vs. Bridgman, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Bloomingdale
Decatur vs. Bangor, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Kalamazoo Hackett
Kalamazoo Hackett vs. Vermontville Maple Valley, 5:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg vs. Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Bronson
Union City vs. White Pigeon, 5:30 p.m.
Quincy vs. Reading, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at River Valley
Michigan Lutheran vs. River Valley, 5:30 p.m.
Countryside Academy vs. Lake Michigan Catholic, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Lawrence
Marcellus vs. Howardsville Christian, 5:30 p.m.
Gobles vs. Kalamazoo Heritage Chr., 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Climax-Scotts
Martin vs. Byron Center Zion Christian, 7:00 p.m
Division 4 at Mendon
Tekonsha vs. Athens, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
(23) Ohio State 80, Michigan State 69
(24) Iowa 82, Michigan 71
(23) Ohio State 80, Michigan State 69 – Branham leads No. 23 Ohio State past Michigan State 80-69
Malaki Branham scored 22 points and No. 23 Ohio State snapped a two-game losing streak with an 80-69 win over Michigan State. Branham scored 15 of his points in the second half and finished 9 of 16 from the floor. The Buckeyes made their first five shots in the opening 2:47 and sped to a 13-0 lead. Michigan State rallied and closed within two points with just over eight minutes left in the first half. Gabe Brown led Michigan State with 13 points and Marcus Bingham Jr. added 11.
(24) Iowa 82, Michigan 71 – No. 24 Iowa beats Michigan 82-71 for 5th straight victory
Keegan Murray scored 15 of his 23 points in the first half to help No. 24 Iowa build a big lead, and the streaking Hawkeyes went on to beat Michigan 82-71. The Hawkeyes led 47-30 at halftime and coasted to their fifth straight victory and eighth win in nine games. The Wolverines are the only team to beat Iowa since mid-February. Michigan had no shot to win the rematch because it simply could not slow down Iowa’s dynamic and balanced offense.
Tonight
Ball State at Western Michigan, 6:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Miami-OH, 7:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Akron, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
Pittsburgh at Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m.
Sunday
Michigan at (23) Ohio State, 12:30 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 12:00
Maryland at Michigan State, 4:30 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 3:30
MLB, union meet for 1 1/2 hours, discuss next step in talks
Deputy Commissioner Dan Halem and chief union negotiator Bruce Meyer met for 1 1/2 hours and discussed the major issues in the stalled talks to reach a deal that would end Major League Baseball’s lockout. Union general counsel Ian Penny and MLB Executive Vice President Morgan Sword also participated in the session. The players’ association executive board was to held a conference call later in the day. There was no known decision on the timing of the next negotiating session. Baseball’s ninth work stoppage was in its 92nd day, the sport’s first labor conflict since 1995 to cause canceled games.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Chicago Blackhawks 4, Edmonton Oilers 3 – OT
Blackhawks 4, Oilers 3 – OT – DeBrincat scores in OT as Blackhawks beat Keith, Oilers 4-3
Alex DeBrincat scored 2:23 into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Duncan Keith and the Edmonton Oilers 4-3. Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist for Chicago, and Marc-Andre Fleury made 29 saves. Dominik Kubalik and Sam Lafferty also scored. With Edmonton star Leon Draisaitl in the penalty box for tripping Caleb Jones in overtime, Kane set up DeBrincat for the winning one-timer. It was DeBrincat’s 30th goal of the season. It was Keith’s first game back in Chicago since he was traded to Edmonton in July. The 38-year-old defenseman won three Stanley Cup titles during 16 seasons with the Blackhawks.
Tonight
Detroit at Tampa Bay, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
Chicago at Philadelphia, 3:00 p.m.
Detroit at Florida, 6:00 p.m.
Sunday
Tampa Bay at Chicago, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – ‘Slap Shot’ organist finds new career with expansion Kraken
Rod Masters may be the most famous organist to ever appear on the big screen in a sports movie, and now nearly a half-century after “Slap Shot” made him famous, he’s the first organist for the expansion Seattle Kraken. Masters’ name never appeared anywhere in the credits of “Slap Shot,” the iconic 1977 sports movie starring Paul Newman. But anyone who has seen the movie knows Masters as the organist who was plunked in the head by a wayward puck and abruptly asked by Newman’s character to never play “Lady of Spain” ever again.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Atlanta Hawks 130, Chicago Bulls 124
Detroit Pistons 108, Toronto Raptors 106
Hawks 130, Bulls 124 – Hawks surge late, Young scores 39 points in win over Bulls
Bogdan Bogdanovic’s 3-pointer with 1:41 left gave Atlanta the lead and Trae Young scored 39 points in the Hawks’ 130-124 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. After Bogdanovic’s 3 made it 119-118, Chicago’s DeMar DeRozan’s had a turnover, and Young padded the advantage with two 3s in the final 1:12. Young had 13 assists and made 7 of 10 3s and all 10 of his free throws. Bogdanovic had 20 points. Chicago, fighting for the Eastern Conference lead, suffered its third consecutive loss. DeRozan and Zach LaVine each had 22 points for the Bulls. Nikola Vucevic had 21 points and 11 rebounds.
Pistons 108, Raptors 106 – Cunningham has 22 points as Pistons hold off Raptors 108-106
Cade Cunningham had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Jerami Grant scored 26 and the Detroit Pistons held on to beat Toronto 108-106 for their sixth straight victory over the Raptors. Saddiq Bey scored 23 points, Hamidou Diallo had 11 and Isaiah Stewart added 10 as the Pistons gave coach Dwane Casey another win against the team that fired him in May 2018. Scottie Barnes had 21 points and 10 rebounds, Pascal Siakam scored 28 points, Precious Achiuwa had 18 and Gary Trent Jr. 14 for the Raptors, who have lost three of five.
Tonight
Indiana Pacers at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls, 7:30 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Yesterday
2022 Big Ten Women’s Tournament – Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN (Tournament seeds in superscipt)
8 Michigan State 73, 9 Purdue 69
Michigan State 73, Purdue 69 – Clouden, Michigan State women edge Purdue in Big Ten tourney
Nina Clouden scored 23 points, including the clinching free throws with 2.5 seconds left, and Michigan State edged Purdue 73-69 in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament. Clouden, the leading free-throw shooter in the league, was 10 of 11 from the line but the miss was one of four the eighth-seeded Spartans missed in the last 31 seconds, keeping the ninth-seeded Boilermakers in the game. Michigan State plays top-seeded Ohio State in the quarterfinals. A Jeanae Terry 3-pointer and Abbey Ellis’ layup with five seconds to go put the pressure on Clouden, an 88% free throw shooter. Ellis and Madison Layden scored 17 points each for the Boilermakers.
Today
2022 Big Ten Women’s Tournament – Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN (Tournament seeds in superscipt)
1 Ohio State vs. 8 Michigan State, 11:30 a.m.
3 Michigan vs. 6 Nebraska, 9:00 p.m.
2022 ACC Women’s Tournament – Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC (Tournament seeds in superscipt)
3 Notre Dame vs. 6 Georgia Tech, 8:00 p.m.
NFL – NFL suspends all COVID protocols, cites ‘encouraging trends’
The NFL has suspended all aspects of its COVID-19 protocols, citing recent trends showing that the spread of the coronavirus is declining. In an agreement with the players’ association, the league sent a memo to the 32 teams in which it mentioned “encouraging trends regarding the prevalence and severity of COVID-19, the evolving guidance from the CDC, changes to state law and the counsel of our respective experts” as reasons for the move. Regardless of vaccination status, players and staff no longer must wear face coverings at team facilities, though each club can require it individually. Social distancing signs no longer are required. The league is eliminating mandatory testing of players and staff, regardless of vaccination status.
Russia/Ukraine – Athletes force a change in ban of Russians at Paralympics
Athletes around the world cheered when leaders of the Paralympics booted Russia from the Games. The tipping point to the rapid turn of events Thursday was “a very, very volatile environment” in the athletes village in Beijing at the Paralympics, according to the head of that organization. The International Paralympic Committee was faced with the very real possibility that athletes might simply pick up and go home before their Games start Friday. To prevent that, it made an abrupt about-face and chose to ban the Russian and Belarusian Paralympic teams that, previously, were being allowed to compete under a neutral flag.
Russia/Ukraine – As war rages, Paralympics opening in Beijing without Russia
The 2022 Winter Paralympics are set to open in Beijing, with the Russian athletes sent home and the Ukrainian team escaping a war zone to get here. The head of the Ukrainian delegation says “it’s a miracle that we have made it to the Paralympics.” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, shortly after the Winter Olympics wrapped up in Beijing, is roiling the world. And the world of sports is no exception. Paralympics organizers initially announced that Russians and Belarusians would be allowed to compete in Beijing. But they reversed course one day before the opening and expelled athletes from both countries.
Russia/Ukraine – Russia ready again for urgent court case over World Cup ban
Russia’s expulsion from international soccer ahead of World Cup playoffs is heading toward yet another urgent case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. And Russian sports have had some success in the court. The Russian Football Union is ready to file a formal appeal against the governing bodies of world and European soccer. FIFA and UEFA jointly decided this week to kick Russia’s national and club teams out of international competitions. It’s just 20 days until Russia’s men’s national team is to scheduled to play Poland. That gives the CAS longer than it had last month to judge the case of 15-year-old skater Kamila Valieva at the Beijing Olympics. The Russians won that verdict.
Tennis – French Open – Djokovic could play at Roland Garrod
France is easing its vaccination rules later this month, which could pave the way for Novak Djokovic to compete at this year’s French Open. French Prime Minister Jean Castex says people will no longer have to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to access venues such as sports stadiums and restaurants from March 14. That means the unvaccinated Djokovic could be allowed to compete at Roland Garros in May unless the restrictions are tightened again.
Minor Leagues – Minor league baseball, hockey teams seeking COVID-19 relief
Over a hundred minor league baseball and more than a dozen minor league hockey teams are hoping to get COVID-19 relief from the U.S. government to offset millions of dollars of losses from the pandemic. Minor league sports teams and their facilities were left out of the first round of small business subsidies. Most had to rely on Paycheck Protection Program loans to keep staffs together. An influx of funds from a bill that could go through Congress as soon as next week would allow teams to hire more people, pay back debts and dig out of the hole they are in after the past two years.
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Today
Men’s Basketball – Great Lakes District A Semifinals
Muskegon Community College 60, Lake Michigan College 57 at Ballenger Fieldhouse, Flint, MI
Lansing Community College 115, Ancilla College 108 at Ballenger Fieldhouse, Flint, MI
District Championship Game – MCC vs. LCC, Saturday 12:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Non-Conference
Lakeshore 48, Brandywine 43
Benton Harbor 88, Wyoming 72
Berrien Springs 58, Coloma 20
Lawrence 47, Marcellus 28
White Pigeon 69, Constantine 53
Gobles 42, Decatur 40
Kalamazoo Christian 49, Comstock 38
Battle Creek Pennfield 82, Lawton 50
Schoolcraft 55, Portage Northern 43
Coldwater 77, Portage Central 58
Marshall 61, Battle Creek Lakeview 56
Byron Center Zion Christian 47, Martin 40
Fruitport Calvary 54, Saugatuck 48
BCS Conference
Countryside Academy 90, Michigan Lutheran 54
Lake Michigan Catholic 46, Howardsville Chr. 43 – OT
River Valley 73, Eau Claire 61
New Buffalo 70, Bridgman 44
Parchment 59, Buchanan 40
South Haven 84, Covert 35
Wolverine Conference
Otsego 52, Edwardsburg 37
Plainwell 49, Dowagiac 47
Vicksburg 66, Three Rivers 57
Sturgis 49, Paw Paw 29
Niles 63, Allegan 43
Tonight
Girls Basketball – District ChampionshipsDivision 1 at St. Joseph
Mattawan vs. Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Division 1 at Battle Creek Central
Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Berrien Springs
Dowagiac vs. South Haven, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg vs. Vicksburg, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Paw Paw
Otsego vs. Paw Paw, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Watervliet
Buchanan vs. Watervliet, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Decatur
Hartford vs. Bloomingdale, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Schoolcraft
Schoolcraft vs. Kalamazoo Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Eau Claire
Michigan Lutheran vs. River Valley, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Martin
Martin vs. Climax-Scotts, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Athens
Athens vs Mendon, 7:00 p.m.
MLB – Fans chant ‘We want baseball!’ but won’t get it anytime soon
As Rob Manfred stood behind a podium in the left-field corner of Roger Dean Stadium, fans chanted at the baseball commissioner from outside the spring training home of the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals: “We want baseball!” they yelled. They won’t get it anytime soon. Owners and players were unable to agree on a labor contract to replace the collective bargaining agreement that expired Dec. 1. So Manfred followed through with his threat and canceled the first two series for each of the 30 major league teams. The announcement cut each club’s schedule from 162 games to likely 156 at most.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Florida State 74, Notre Dame 70
Florida State 74, Notre Dame 70 – Florida State hangs on to beat Notre Dame 74-70
John Butler had 16 points, eight rebounds and four blocks — all career highs — to lead Florida State to a 74-70 win over Notre Dame on Wednesday night. RayQuan Evans, Anthony Polite and Tanor Ngom scored 12 points each for the Seminoles with Evans adding seven rebounds and five assists. Blake Wesley scored 21 points, Paul Atkinson Jr. had 17 points and 10 rebounds for his seventh double-double this season and Prentiss Hubb added 10 points for Notre Dame.
Tonight
Michigan State at (23) Ohio State, 7:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 6:00
(24) Iowa at Michigan, 9:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 8:30
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
NHL – Russian NHL players mostly staying silent; EA Sports removes Russia
Most Russian players in the National Hockey League have remained silent about their country’s invasion of Ukraine. That is intentional based on the potential repercussions for them and their families back home. Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is among the very few hockey players from Russia who have publicly weighed in on the situation. Ovechkin has long had a strong connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He nonetheless made a plea for peace when asked about the war. The Russian parliament is considering making it a crime to spread what the government considers fake news about military efforts in Ukraine. Video game publisher EA Sports announced it would remove Russian clubs and the national team from its hugely popular FIFA series, and would remove the Russia and Belarus hockey teams from its NHL series.
NHL – Quebec allows Canadiens to return to full capacity March 12
The Montreal Canadiens will be allowed to have full capacity at the Bell Centre sooner than expected. Quebec’s government had earmarked March 14 as the return to 100% capacity in venues across the province, but the timeline was moved up Wednesday. That means the Canadiens will be allowed to fill their arena to capacity when they host the Seattle Kraken on March 12. It will be the first time Montreal has had a capacity crowd in three months. Proof of vaccination will no longer be required for fans attending games. Fans will, however, still be required to wear face coverings at all times while not eating or drinking.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Indiana Pacers 122, Orland Magic 114 – OT
Pacers 122, Magic 114 – OT – Brogdon helps Pacers rally late, beat Magic in OT 122-114
Malcolm Brogdon had 31 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Indiana Pacers overcame a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter and beat the Orlando Magic in overtime 122-114. Tyrese Haliburton, who finished with 21 points and six assists, scored five of Indiana’s 12 points in OT.
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at Atlanta Hawks, 7:00 p.m.
Detroit Pistons at Toronto Raptors, 7:30 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Western Michigan 68, Eastern Michigan 52
Ball State 75, Central Michigan 69
Today
2022 Big Ten Women’s Tournament – Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN (Tournament seeds in superscipt)
9 Purdue vs. 8 Michigan State, 11:30 a.m.
Golf – PGA – Tiger Woods beats out Mickelson for $8 million impact bonus
The PGA Tour has informed players that Tiger Woods is the winner of the new $40 million “Player Impact Program” that rewards those who generate the most positive interest in golf measured by five metrics. Woods won the $8 million prize over Phil Mickelson, who claimed on Twitter in December that he was the winner. Woods captivated golf in December when he returned from a shattered right leg in a February car accident to play the PNC Championship with his son, Charlie. Mickelson finished second in the Player Impact Program and earned $6 million.
Women’s Pro Hockey League – PWHPA inching closer to forming women’s pro hockey league
Talks with select NHL teams and major corporate sponsors have intensified in the Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association’s bid to form a pro league within the next year. That comes from two officials with direct knowledge of the discussions who spoke with The Associated Press. An announcement is not imminent and there is no specific timeline. But a partially NHL-backed league with the top international players would be considered a game-changer for women’s hockey. Right now, the six-team Premier Hockey Federation is North America’s only women’s professional hockey league.
WNBA – AP Source: Liberty fined $500,000 for chartering flights
The New York Liberty were fined a WNBA record $500,000 for chartering flights to away games during the second half of the season last year and for other league rules violations, a person familiar with the fine told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement of the fine has been made. Liberty owners Joe and Clara Wu Tsai, who have been very vocal about trying to find better travel accommodations for WNBA teams, paid for the charters as well as for a trip to Napa Valley over Labor Day weekend. That benefit vastly exceeded the allowable compensation to players.
Russia/Ukraine – Russian athletes out of Paralympics in stunning about-face
In a stunning reversal, Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Paralympics for their countries’ roles in the war in Ukraine. The International Paralympic Committee announced the about-face less than 24 hours after the IPC said it would allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete when the Games open on Friday. They were to compete as neutral athletes with colors, flags and other national symbols removed. The IPC received immediate criticism for its initial decision, many terming it a betrayal that sent the wrong message to Russia’s leadership. It also became evident that many athletes might refuse to compete against Russians or Belarusians, creating chaos for the Paralympics and damaging its reputation.
NCAA Soccer – Stanford mourns death of goalkeeper Katie Meyer
Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer, who memorably led the Cardinal to victory in the 2019 NCAA College Cup championship game, had died. She was 22. The cause of death wasn’t released. Stanford first announced the death of a student at one of its residence halls on Monday. On Tuesday the university announced it was Meyer, a senior International Relations major. Meyer stopped two penalty shots to lead Stanford to a 5-4 shootout victory over North Carolina after a scoreless draw in the 2019 championship game.
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Today
Men’s Basketball – Great Lakes District A Semifinals
Lake Michigan College vs. Muskegon Community College, 1:00 p.m. at Ballenger Fieldhouse, Flint, MI
Ancilla College vs. Lansing Community College, 3:00 p.m. at Ballenger Fieldhouse, Flint, MI
District Championship Game, Saturday 12:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Basketball – District Semifinals
Division 1 at St. Joseph
Mattawan 37, St. Joseph 31
Lakeshore 55, Portage Northern 35
Division 1 at Battle Creek Central
Battle Creek Lakeview 39, Coldwater 30
Gull Lake 48, Kalamazoo Central 43
Division 2 at Berrien Springs
Dowagiac 35, Benton Harbor 31
South Haven 39, Coloma 28
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg 64, Three Rivers 14
Vicksburg 48, Niles 31
Division 2 at Paw Paw
Otsego 50, Plainwell 28
Paw Paw 53, Parchment 12
Division 3 at Watervliet
Buchanan 57, Brandywine 46 – OT
Watervliet 66, Cassopolis 42
Division 3 at Decatur
Hartford 41, Lawton 36 – OT
Bloomingdale 51, Decatur 30
Division 3 at Schoolcraft
Schoolcraft 47, Galesburg-Augusta 13
Kalamazoo Christian 45, Kalamazoo Hackett 39
Division 3 at Fennville
GR Covenant Chr. 53, Calvin Christian 35
Wyoming Potter’s House 44, Saugatuck 33
Division 3 at Union City
Bronson 45, Centreville 40
Reading 42, Union City 27
Division 4 at Eau Claire
Michigan Lutheran 51, New Buffalo 16
River Valley 36, Lake Michigan Catholic 32
Division 4 at Martin
Martin 41, Byron Center Zion Christian 30
Division 4 at Athens
Athens 69, Tekonsha 10
Mendon 38, Colon 32
Girls Basketball – District Championship
Division 4 at Gobles
Gobles 53, Marcellus 38
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Non-Conference
Brandywine at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Benton Harbor at Wyoming, 7:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Coloma, 7:00 p.m.
Lawrence at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Constantine, 7:30 p.m.
Decatur at Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Comstock at Kalamazoo Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Lawton at Battle Creek Pennfield, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
Coldwater at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Marshall at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:15 p.m.
Martin at Byron Center Zion Christian, 5:30 p.m.
Saugatuck at Fruitport Calvary Christian, 7:00 p.m.
BCS Conference
Michigan Lutheran at Countryside Academy, 7:30 p.m.
Howardsville Chr. at Lake Mich. Catholic, 7:00 p.m.
River Valley at Eau Claire, 7:30 p.m.
Bridgman at New Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
Buchanan at Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Covert at South Haven, 6:00 p.m.
Wolverine Conference
Edwardsburg at Otsego, 7:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Plainwell, 7:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Vicksburg, 7:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Paw Paw, 7:00 p.m.
Niles at Allegan, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan 87, Michigan State 70
Western Michigan 71, Eastern Michigan 60
Miami-OH 75, Central Michigan 61
Michigan 87, Michigan State 70 – Dickinson scores 33, Michigan beats Michigan St. 87-70
Hunter Dickinson scored a career-high 33 points on 13-of-19 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds to help Michigan beat Michigan State 87-70. Caleb Houstan added 16 points for Michigan (16-12, 10-8 Big Ten). The Wolverines moved into a three-way tie with the Michigan State and Rutgers for sixth in the conference standings – a game behind No. 23 Ohio State and No. 24 Iowa, which are tied for fourth. The top-four seeds earn a double-bye into the quarterfinals of next week’s Big Ten Tournament. Gabe Brown led Michigan State (19-10, 10-8) with 12 points and Tyson Walker scored 11. The Wolverines were without coach Juwan Howard, who served the 3rd of a 5-game suspension.
Western Michigan 71, Eastern Michigan 60 – Norman carries Western Michigan past Eastern Michigan 71-60
Lamar Norman Jr. had a career-high 35 points as Western Michigan defeated Eastern Michigan 71-60. Kevin-David Rice led the Eagles on Tuesday night with 12 points.
Miami (OH) 75, Central Michigan 61 – Williams carries Miami (Ohio) over Central Michigan 75-61
Kamari Williams had a career-high 21 points as Miami (Ohio) beat Central Michigan 75-61. Kevin Miller led the Chippewas on Tuesday night with 19 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
Tonight
Notre Dame at Florida State, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 4, Carolina Hurricanes 3 – OT
Red Wings 4, Hurricanes 3 – OT – Raymond’s OT goal lifts Red Wings past Hurricanes, 4-3
Rookie Lucas Raymond scored a power-play goal with eight seconds remaining in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings ended Carolina’s five-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory. Raymond’s 16th goal of the season came on a rebound of a Tyler Bertuzzi shot. Carter Rowney, Michael Rasmussen and Dylan Larkin scored in regulation for Detroit, which had lost its last two games. Alex Nedeljkovic made 27 saves for the Red Wings. Sebastian Aho, Jesper Fast and Jordan Staal scored for the Hurricanes, while Antti Raanta stopped 38 shots.
NHL – Chicago Blackhawks drop interim tag for GM Kyle Davidson
The Chicago Blackhawks have hired Kyle Davidson as general manager, dropping his interim tag instead of going outside the floundering franchise for new leadership. Davidson has been with the Blackhawks since he joined the organization as a hockey operations intern in 2010. The 33-year-old from Sudbury, Ontario, also has worked as a video analyst, hockey operations manager and assistant GM. Davidson was elevated to the interim job after Stan Bowman resigned in October in the wake of a report by an outside law firm that found the organization mishandled allegations that an assistant coach sexually assaulted a player in 2010.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Washington Wizards 116, Detroit Pistons 113
Wizards 116, Pistons 113 – Wizards beat Pistons for 14th straight time at home, 116-113
Kyle Kuzma scored 21 points and Thomas Bryant added 16, and the Washington Wizards won their 14th straight home meeting with Detroit, holding off the Pistons 116-113. It’s the longest home winning streak against any team in franchise history. The Wizards pulled to within a game of idle Charlotte for 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Jerami Grant scored 26 points for Detroit, which had a chance to tie on its final possession. Saddiq Bey missed from the perimeter, and after an offensive rebound, Killian Hayes missed a 3-pointer.
Tonight
Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic, 7:00 p.m.
MLB – MLB cancels opening day after sides fail to end lockout
Major League Baseball’s financial fight cost regular-season games for the first time in 27 years when often acrimonious talks to end a management lockout collapsed and Commissioner Rob Manfred scrapped March 31 openers. With owners and players unable to agree on a contract to replace the collective bargaining agreement that expired Dec. 1, Manfred canceled the first two series for each of the 30 teams, cutting each club’s schedule from 162 games to likely 156 at most. A total of 91 games were erased. Manfred vowed players will not receive salary or major league service for games missed.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Tonight
Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Ball State at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Iowa’s Clark, Michigan’s Barnes Arico nab B10 women’s honors
National scoring leader Caitlin Clark of Iowa is the Big Ten player of the year. Kim Barnes Arico of Michigan is coach of the year. Clark averages 27.5 points per game. She was the choice for the top honor in voting by league coaches and a panel of media members. The sophomore is the first non-senior to win the award since 2015. Barnes Arico has led Michigan to a 22-5 record and the Wolverines finished the regular season tied for third in the Big Ten at 13-4. The Wolverines have been ranked in the top 10 most of the season.
NFL – NFL’s competition committee considers changing OT rules
The Buffalo Bills are lobbying the NFL’s competition committee to change the overtime rules for playoff games. And one of their former players is willing to help. Bills general manager Brandon Beane says there are multiple proposals being discussed at this week’s meetings and believes some changes could be coming though he declined to offer specifics. Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich, the former Bills quarterback, also believes it’s time for a change. But no decision is expected to be made at this week’s annual scouting combine in Indianapolis.
NFL – Bears sign veteran LB Joe Thomas
The Chicago Bears have signed veteran inside linebacker Joe Thomas. Thomas has 16 starts over seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens. He has 12 tackles for loss and 10 pass breakups. The Bears made big changes after going 6-11 last season, hiring general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus to replace the fired Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy. Chicago also is switching from a 3-4 to a 4-3 scheme.
Russia/Ukraine – Russia excluded from more sports as sanctions mount
More and more sports are following the appeal of the International Olympic Committee and banning Russian athletes from competing in the wake of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia was barred from competing in international ice skating, skiing, track, basketball and some tennis events a day after being kicked out of soccer competitions and hockey. The decisions follow the IOC’s request to international sports federations to keep Russian athletes out of events they organize. The International Skating Union says no athletes from Russia or Belarus “shall be invited or allowed to participate” in events until further notice. Figure skating is extremely popular in Russia and the world championships are scheduled to held this month in France.
Horse Racing – Bob Baffert sues Churchill Downs over 2-year suspension
Bob Baffert has sued Churchill Downs and track leadership in federal court, seeking to overturn the Hall of Fame trainer’s two-year suspension on grounds it violated his due process rights. The suit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court names Churchill Downs Inc., CEO William C. Carstanjen and board chair R. Alex Rankin. The historic track suspended Baffert last spring through 2023 and cited a recent spate of failed drug tests by his horses including now-deceased colt Medina Spirit after he won the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs called Baffert’s lawsuit disappointing but not surprising in a statement and said it would fight the suit.
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Yesterday
Softball
Lake Michigan College 2, Monroe College 1 – Game 1 -Games at Clermont, FL
Lake Michigan College 7, Monroe College 2 – Game 2 -Games at Clermont, FL
Women’s Basketball – Great Lakes District A Quarterfinals
Mid-Michigan College 77, Lake Michigan College 58
Men’s Basketball – Great Lakes District A Quarterfinals
Lake Michigan College 77, Kalamazoo Valley Community College 73.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball – Regular Season
SMAC
Lakeshore 60, Battle Creek Central 51
BCS
Lawrence 53, Michigan Lutheran 31
Buchanan 62, South Haven 50
Southwest 10
Cassopolis 63, Hartford 36
Centreville 80, Decatur 31
White Pigeon 44, Bloomingdale 41
Comstock 85, Marcellus 35
Non-Conference
Benton Harbor 82, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 58
Lake Michigan Catholic 53, Holland Black River 38
Watervliet 69, Berrien Springs 62
Brandywine 47, Edwardsburg 39
Kalamazoo Central 51, Muskegon 46
Coldwater 54, Otsego 46
Kalamazoo Hackett 52, Vicksburg 44
Saugatuck 39, Byron Center Zion Christian 24
Delton-Kellogg 63, Vermontville Maple Valley 52
Fennville 56, Muskegon Wester Michigan Christian 50
Galesburg-Augusta 54, Constantine 51
G.R. West Michigan Aviation 57, Martin 50
Tonight
Girls Basketball – District Semifinals
Division 1 at St. Joseph
St. Joseph vs. Mattawan, 5:30 p.m.
Portage Central vs. Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Division 1 at Battle Creek Central
Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Coldwater, 5:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central vs. Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Berrien Springs
Benton Harbor vs. Dowagiac, 5:30 p.m.
Coloma vs. South Haven, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg vs. Three Rivers, 5:30 p.m.
Niles vs. Vicksburg, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Paw Paw
Otsego vs. Plainwell, 5:30 p.m.
Parchment vs. Paw Paw, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Watervliet
Buchanan vs. Brandywine, 5:30 p.m.
Watervliet vs. Cassopolis, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Decatur
Hartford vs. Lawton, 5:30 p.m.
Decatur vs. Bloomingdale, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Schoolcraft
Galesburg-Augusta vs. Schoolcraft, 5:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett vs. Kalamazoo Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Fennville
GR Covenant Chr. vs. Calvin Christian, 5:30 p.m.
Wyoming Potter’s House vs. Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Union City
Centreville vs. Bronson, 5:30 p.m.
Union City vs. Reading, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Eau Claire
Michigan Lutheran vs. New Buffalo, 5:30 p.m.
River Valley vs. Lake Michigan Catholic, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Gobles (District Championship)
Gobles vs. Marcellus, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Martin
Martin vs. Byron Center Zion Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Athens
Athens vs. Tekonsha, 5:30 p.m.
Mendon vs. Colon, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Miami Heat 112, Chicago Bulls 99
Orlando Magic 119, Indiana Pacers 103
Heat 112, Bulls 99 – Vincent scores 20, Heat remain hot by topping Bulls 112-99
Gabe Vincent and Tyler Herro each scored 20 points, and the Miami Heat improved their standing atop the Eastern Conference by topping the Chicago Bulls 112-99. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each had 15 points for Miami, which has won nine of its last 10 games. Max Strus had all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter for the Heat. Chicago guard DeMar DeRozan’s streak of 10 consecutive games with at least 30 points ended; he finished with 18. Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 22 points, while Ayo Dosunmu had 18 and Nikola Vucevic added 14 for Chicago.
Magic 119, Pacers 103 – Fultz scores 10 in return, helps Magic beat Pacers 119-103
Wendell Carter Jr. had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and eight Orlando players scored in double figures as the Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 119-103. Tyrese Haliburton had 23 points and seven assists for the Pacers, and Buddy Hield added 18 points. The game marked the return of Magic guard Markelle Fultz, who tore his left ACL almost 14 months ago. Fultz had 10 points and six assists in 16 minutes, leaving the game with the Magic up by 16 points in the middle of the fourth quarter.
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Washington Wizards, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Carolina Hurricanes at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Miami-OH at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan State at Michigan, 8:30 p.m.
***MSU: Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 7:30
UofM: News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 8:00***
NCAAMBKB – Gonzaga, Arizona remain atop poll amid big changes
The top six — and seven of the top 10 — teams in the AP Top 25 lost on the same day last week, both records. The single day of chaos led to some big changes in this week’s poll — everywhere but at the top. Gonzaga and Arizona remained the top two teams in the poll released Monday, holding steady despite both losing their most recent games. The Zags received 43 first-place votes from a 61-person media panel after being a unanimous pick last week. No. 3 Baylor had four first-place votes and No. 4 Duke picked up 11. Auburn rounded out the top five.
MLB – MLB labor talks go past midnight amid opening day deadline
Locked-out players and Major League Baseball engaged in a series of intense meetings that stretched into early Tuesday morning as they attempted to forge the path to a labor deal before management’s deadline for salvaging opening day on March 31. In talks that began Monday, the sides met for a 12th time in a session that started after 1 a.m. on Tuesday as the lockout reached its 90th day. They made progress toward an agreement but remained very far apart on key issues. After months of talks in fits and starts, the sides shifted into possible deal-making mode.
MLB – Jeter leaves Marlins
Derek Jeter announced a surprise departure from the Miami Marlins after 4 1/2 mostly unsuccessful years that didn’t come remotely close to matching his success as a player for the New York Yankees. Jeter became CEO of the Marlins in September 2017 when Bruce Sherman bought the team from Jeffrey Loria. A five-time World Series champion during a playing career spent entirely with the Yankees from 1995-2014, Jeter was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame in 2020. Miami went 218-327 during his four seasons at the helm, finishing with a winning record only once at 31-29 in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.
NFL – Buccaneers will play in Germany
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Germany this year and the Green Bay Packers are traveling abroad for the first time. The league says the Bucs will host the inaugural game in Munich next season but their opponents and the date for the game have yet to be announced. The Packers and the New Orleans Saints are the designated home teams for two games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Jacksonville Jaguars will host a game at Wembley Stadium. The Arizona Cardinals will play a game at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
NFL – Raiders and Jaguars to meet in Canton
The Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars will open the 2022 NFL preseason schedule on Aug. 4 in the Hall of Fame game. Former Raiders receiver Cliff Branch and defensive lineman Richard Seymour will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 6, as will ex-Jaguars tackle Tony Boselli. This will be the fourth appearance by the Raiders in the game and the second for the Jaguars; whose previous participation came in the Jaguars’ first NFL exhibition game in 1995.
USFL – Original USFL execs sue Fox over new league’s branding
A group of former team owners and executives from the original USFL is suing Fox Sports to halt the launch of the new spring football league with the same name. They allege the new USFL is inappropriately using the old league’s branding. The suit filed in California on Monday alleges trademark infringement by the new league and requests an injunction to block its launch in April. The original USFL played games from 1983 to 1985, and the group suing the new league alleges Fox Sports and its partners didn’t properly obtain use of the league’s trademarks and other intellectual property.
Russia/Ukraine – Russia facing sports isolation over invasion of Ukraine
The International Olympic Committee has made a sweeping move to isolate and condemn Russia over the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The IOC has urged others to exclude Russian athletes and officials from international events. The IOC says the move is needed to “protect the integrity of global sports competitions and for the safety of all the participants.” It opens the way for FIFA to exclude Russia from a World Cup soccer qualifying playoff match on March 24. Poland already has refused to play the scheduled game against Russia. The IOC’s call also applied to athletes and officials from Belarus because that country has abetted Russia’s invasion.
Russia/Ukraine – Russia suspended from international soccer
Russian teams have been suspended from all international soccer, including qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup, as Moscow was pushed toward pariah status in sports for its invasion of Ukraine. World soccer body FIFA and European authority UEFA banned Russian national and club teams from their competitions “until further notice,” taking Russia’s men’s national team out of World Cup qualifying playoffs in three weeks’ time. The high-level punishment involving sports and politics came after the International Olympic Committee pushed dozens of sports governing bodies to exclude Russian athletes and officials from international events. The IOC said this was needed to “protect the integrity of global sports competitions and for the safety of all the participants.”
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Yesterday
Softball
Lake Michigan College 11, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota JV 2 -Games at Clermont, FL
Lake Michigan College 2, Monroe College 0 -Games at Clermont, FL
Today
Softball
Lake Michigan College vs. Monroe College, 11:15 a.m./1:30 p.m. (DH) -Games at Clermont, FL
Baseball
NLAA JV vs. Lake Michigan College, 11:00 a.m. -Games at Winter Haven, FL
A3 Academy vs. Lake Michigan College, 2:00 p.m. -Games at Winter Haven, FL
Women’s Basketball – Great Lakes District A Quarterfinals
Lake Michigan College at Mid-Michigan College, 6:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball – Great Lakes District A Quarterfinals
Lake Michigan College at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Basketball – District Quarterfinals
Division 1 at St. Joseph
Mattawan 62, Portage Northern 29
Lakeshore 53, Sturgis 44
Division 1 at Battle Creek Central
Coldwater 53, Battle Creek Central 40
Gull Lake 51, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 39
Division 2 at Berrien Springs
Coloma 33, Berrien Springs 26
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Niles 47, Constantine 30
Division 2 at Paw Paw
Parchment 37, Comstock 32
Division 2 at Hamilton
Hamilton 45, Allegan 30
Division 3 at Watervliet
Buchanan 48, Bridgman 32
Division 3 at Decatur
Decatur 29, Bangor 18
Division 3 at Schoolcraft
Galesburg-Augusta 41, Delton-Kellogg 24
Kalamazoo Hackett 44, Vermontville Maple Valley 14
Division 3 at Fennville
GR Covenant Christian 57, Fennville 14
Wyoming Potter’s House 50, Holland Black River 25
Division 3 at Union City
Centreville 46, Quincy 30
Union City 36, White Pigeon 34
Division 4 at Athens
Mendon 61, Burr Oak 23
Boys Basketball – Regular Season
BCS
Michigan Lutheran 75, Covert 66
Non-Conference
Kalamazoo Heritage 43, Howardsville Christian 40 – OT
Tonight
Boys Basketball – Regular Season
SMAC
Battle Creek Central at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
Michigan Lutheran at Lawrence, 7:00 p.m.
Buchanan at South Haven, 7:00 p.m.
Covert at Eau Claire, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Benton Harbor at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Lake Michigan Catholic, 7:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Watervliet, 7:30 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
Jackson Northwest at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Muskegon at Kalamazoo Central, 7:00 p.m.
Otsego at Coldwater, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Vicksburg, 7:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Byron Center Zion Christian, 6:00 p.m.
Vermontville Maple Valley at Delton-Kellogg, 7:00 p.m.
Muskegon Wester Michigan Christian at Fennville, 7:00 p.m.
Constantine at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
G.R. West Michigan Aviation Academy at Martin
Southwest 10
Hartford at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Decatur at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Bangor at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Bloomingdale, 7:30 p.m.
Comstock at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Basketball Rankings
Boys Basketball
Division 1
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Detroit King (5) (18-1) 75
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Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (13-4) 67
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Muskegon (18-1) 64
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Grand Rapids Northview (18-1) 63
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Detroit U-D Jesuit (12-5) 52
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Detroit Cass Tech (15-3) 49
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Hamtramck (15-3) 48
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Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (12-6) 36
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Grand Blanc (13-5) 21
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Rockford (18-2) 19
Others receiving votes: Warren De La Salle 16, Oak Park 16, East Lansing 14, Canton 13, Ann Arbor Huron 13, Detroit Western International 9, Grand Haven 9, River Rouge 9, North Farmington 5, Detroit Catholic Central 2.
Division 2
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Williamston (5) (19-0) 75
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Grand Rapids Catholic Central (19-1) 70
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Hudsonville Unity Christian (19-0) 64
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Ferndale (14-3) 61
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Croswell-Lexington (18-0) 55
6. Benton Harbor (16-2) 50
- Onsted (19-0) 44
8. Parchment (18-1) 38
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Freeland (19-0) 35
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Romulus Summit Academy (16-2) 30
Others receiving votes: Standish Sterling Central 21, Marshall 19, Olivet 14, Carrollton 11, Warren Lincoln 4, Grand Rapids Christian 3, Saginaw 2, Cadillac 2, Detroit Edison 1, Grand Rapids West Catholic 1.
Division 3
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Flint Beecher (5) (17-1) 75
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Reese (16-2) 68
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Menominee (17-2) 66
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Traverse City St. Francis (16-2) 57
5. Schoolcraft (17-2) 55
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Riverview Gabriel Richard (19-0) 49
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Benzonia Benzie Central (17-1) 43
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Detroit Loyola (13-5) 39
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Bad Axe (17-2) 28
(tie) Mesick (19-0) 28
Others receiving votes: Vandercook Lake 22, Grand Rapids Covenant Christian 16, Pewamo-Westphalia 13, Blanchard Montabella 10, Grandville Calvin Christian 9, Cassopolis 7, Maple City Glen Lake 6, Centreville 4, Erie-Mason 2, Napoleon 2, Elkton-Pigeon Bay Port Laker 1.
Division 4
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Southfield Christian (3) (14-4) 72
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McBain Northern Michigan (1) (19-0) 71
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Hillman (1) (19-0) 62
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Rudyard (17-1) 60
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Powers North Central (16-2) 51
6. New Buffalo (18-1) 47
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Ewen-Trout Creek (15-3) 37
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Munising (14-2) 33
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Wyoming Tri-unity Christian (12-5) 31
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Onaway (18-1) 29
Others receiving votes: Bellevue 23, Genesee Christian 21, Hillsdale Academy 19, Lake Leelanau St Mary 17, Webberville 10, Buckley 7, Ubly 4, Colon 2, Ellsworth 2, Norway 1, Detroit University Prep Art & Design 1.
Girls Basketball
Division 1
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West Bloomfield (4) (18-1) 74
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Hudsonville (1) (18-2) 68
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Hartland (19-1) 65
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Midland Dow (18-1) 60
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Parma Western (19-1) 56
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Macomb L’Anse Creuse North (19-1) 50
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Rockford (18-2) 40
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Wayne Memorial (18-2) 38
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Byron Center (17-2) 36
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Farmington Hills Mercy (16-4) 23
Others receiving votes: Dearborn Divine Child 18, Dexter 16, Bloomfield Hills Marian 15, Battle Creek Lakeview 14, East Lansing 8, Macomb Dakota 6, Howell 4, Grosse Pointe North 3, South Lyon East 3, Clarkston 2, St. Clair Shores Lakeview 1.
Division 2
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Detroit Edison (5) (12-3) 75
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Grand Rapids West Catholic (19-1) 68
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Redford Westfield Prep (18-1) 64
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Portland (19-1) 59
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Frankenmuth (18-2) 54
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Newaygo (19-1) 50
7. Edwardsburg (20-0) 46
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Lansing Catholic (18-2) 34
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Ovid-Elsie (19-1) 30
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Chelsea (17-3) 28
Others receiving votes: Lake Fenton 16, Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard 11, Sparta 11, Houghton 9, Romulus 7, Sault Ste Marie 7, Imlay City 6, Tecumseh 6, Otsego 5, Marine City 4, Williamston 4, Harper Woods 2, Clawson 2, Detroit Country Day 1, Grand Rapids South Christian 1.
Division 3
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Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory (4) (18-2) 74
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Kent City (20-0) 69
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Maple City Glen Lake (1) (20-0) 67
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Sandusky (20-0) 57
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St. Ignace (18-2) 55
6. Schoolcraft (19-1) 48
- Calumet (17-2) 44
8. Brandywine (18-2) 33
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Madison Heights Bishop Foley (15-3) 27
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Elk Rapids (18-2) 25
(tie) Harbor Springs (19-2) 25
Others receiving votes: Grass Lake 20, Bloomingdale 16, Sanford-Meridian 12, Brooklyn Columbia Central 8, Erie-Mason 6, Buchanan 5, McBain 4, Lake City 3, Hart 1, Watervliet 1.
Division 4
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Portland St. Patrick (5) (19-0) 75
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Fowler (17-3) 68
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Athens (19-1) 63
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Carney-Nadeau (18-1) 58
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Baraga (18-1) 54
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Plymouth Christian Academy (16-4) 53
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Saginaw Nouvel (16-3) 43
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Pickford (16-2) 38
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Posen (14-1) 37
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Gaylord St. Mary (19-2) 30
Others receiving votes: Adrian Lenawee Christian 22, Pittsford 15, Mendon 13, Colon 6, Ewen-Trout Creek 4, Mackinaw City 4, McBain Northern Michigan Christian 4, Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart 3, Ontonagon 3, Lake Leelanau St. Mary 3, Coleman 2, Rudyard 2.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Yesterday
(15) Illinois 93, Michigan 85
(15) Illinois 93, Michigan 85 – Cockburn, Plummer help No. 15 Illinois beat Michigan 93-85
Kofi Cockburn scored 27 points and Alfonso Plummer had 26, helping No. 15 Illinois beat Michigan 93-85. The Fighting Illini led by 15 midway through the second half before Michigan rallied within two points down the stretch. Illinois improved to 20-8. DeVante’ Jones scored a season-high 25 points for the Wolverines, who fell to 15-12. Michigan was without suspended coach Juwan Howard, who missed the second of five games for hitting a Wisconsin assistant coach a week ago. Phil Martelli again filled in for Howard.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Yesterday
(4) Louisville 86, (14) Notre Dame 64
(17) Ohio State 61, Michigan State 55
(21) Iowa 104, (6) Michigan 80
(4) Louisville 86, (14) Notre Dame 64 – No. 4 Louisville women trounce No. 14 Irish in testy matchup
Kianna Smith and Hailey Van Lith each scored 20 points and No. 4 Louisville raced to a huge lead and routed No. 14 Notre Dame 86-64 in a testy matchup. The Cardinals led 41-3 early in the second quarter and beat the Irish for the sixth straight time in improving to 25-3. The teams got into a shoving match in the second quarter. Notre Dame fell to 21-7. This was the final regular-season game for both teams. They both have a double bye in the upcoming Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
(17) Ohio State 61, Michigan State 55 – No. 17 Ohio State women defeat MSU, share Big Ten title
Taylor Mikesell scored 17 points, Jacy Sheldon added 13 points and 10 assists, and No. 17 Ohio State defeated Michigan State 61-55 on Sunday and the Buckeyes later claimed a share of the Big Ten regular-season title. Iowa defeated conference-leading Michigan 104-80 later Sunday, vaulting the Hawkeyes and Buckeyes into a share of first place on the final day of the regular season. Mikesell and Sheldon were the only Ohio State players in double figures against Michigan State. Nia Clouden led Michigan State with 19 points. She was 4 for 18 from the field but made all 10 of her free throws.
(21) Iowa 104, (6) Michigan 80 – No. 21 Iowa shares Big Ten title with win over Michigan.
Caitlin Clark had 38 points and 11 assists and No. 21 Iowa clinched a share of the Big Ten championship with a 104-80 win over No. 6 Michigan. It’s the first conference regular-season title for the Hawkeyes (20-7, 14-4 Big Ten) since 2008, who shared the championship with Ohio State. Clark, who came into the game as the nation’s leading scorer at 27.1 points per game, had a career-high 46 points against the Wolverines in a 98-90 loss on February 6. She was just as effective in this game, hitting 11 of 18 shots from the field, including 8 of 11 in 3-pointers.
NHL – National Hockey League
Yesterday
St. Louis Blues 4, Chicago Blackhawks 0
Blues 4, Blackhawks 0 –Perron, Binnington help Blues pound Blackhawks 4-0
Jordan Kyrou, Pavel Buchnevich and David Perron scored during St. Louis’ dominant second period, and the Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 for their fourth straight win. Perron tacked on a third-period goal in the opener of a four-game trip. Brayden Schenn had two assists for St. Louis, and Jordan Binnington made 30 saves in his second shutout of the season. The Blues improved to 3-0-1 against the Blackhawks, closing out their season series. Marc-Andre Fleury made 31 stops for Chicago, turning away several quality chances for St. Louis.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Yesterday
Detroit Pistons 127, Charlotte Hornets 126 – OT
Indiana Pacers 128, Boston Celtics 107
Pistons 127, Hornets 126 – OT – Olynyk’s buzzer-beater in OT ends Pistons’ skid vs. Hornets
Kelly Olynyk made a fadeaway jumper from the baseline at the overtime buzzer and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 127-126, their first victory over the Hornets in nearly 4 1/2 years. Saddiq Bey had 28 points and eight rebounds and Jerami Grant added 26 points for Detroit, which had lost 15 straight games to the Hornets since its last win on Oct. 18, 2017. Olynyk had 20 points and eight rebounds for Detroit, which has won three of four. Charlotte got 33 points from Terry Rozier and 29 points and 10 rebounds from Miles Bridges. The Hornets fell to 0-6 in overtime.
Pacers 128, Celtics 107 – Brissett, Pacers hot from long range, beat Celtics 128-107
Oshae Brissett scored 27 points and Buddy Hield had 11 of his 21 points during the final eight minutes to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Boston Celtics 128-107. The Pacers won for the second time in 10 games and beat their second Eastern Conference foe since Dec. 17. Jayson Tatum finished with 24 points and Jaylen Brown scored 23 as the Celtics’ seven-game road winning streak ended. Boston never led after giving up five straight 3s in the second quarter.
Tonight
Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m.
MLB – MLB players, teams talk for 7th straight day as deadline nears
Negotiators for locked-out major league players and owners recessed their talks until Monday, the day management has set as a deadline to salvage March 31 openers. The sides held a series of short and more frequent meetings that stretched into Sunday night before saying they would resume in the morning. MLB says that if there is not a deal by the end of Monday, there will not be enough training time to start the season as scheduled and play 162 games. Entering the 88th day of the work stoppage they were still far apart on big issues that include luxury tax thresholds and rates, the size of the new bonus pool for pre-arbitration players and minimum salaries.
NASCAR – Larson gets first win of season
Defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson held off Austin Dillon and Daniel Suarez in a tense finish to win at Fontana for the second time. After starting at the rear under penalty, Larson raced to his 17th career victory and the 11th in his year-plus at Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. Larson had victory in sight with eight laps to go when Chase Elliott spun and forced a race-record 12th caution. Elliott had a beef with his Hendrick teammate several laps earlier when he got pinched into the wall by Larson, who apologized for it on the radio. Dillon came in second and Suarez slipped to fourth behind Erik Jones as Chevrolets took the top four spots.
Golf – PGA – Augusta on his mind: Straka rallies to win the Honda Classic
Sepp Straka was able to capture the PGA’s Honda Classic despite trailing by five strokes entering the final round. Straka is the first Austrian winner in PGA Tour history after firing a 4-under 66 that left him 10 under. Shane Lowry shot a third straight 67 but fell one shot back. First-round leader Kurt Kitayama was alone in third at 8 under.
Golf – Champions – Jimenez’s second ace propels him to Cologuard Classic win
Miguel Angel Jimenez had his second hole-in-one of the tournament and closed with a 7-under 65 to win the Cologuard Classic. Jimenez started the final round with a two-shot lead and got off to a birdie-eagle start at Tucson National. The 58-year-old Spaniard ended any hope of a late rally with an ace on the 178-yard, par-3 14th to match the one he had at No. 7 in the opening round. Jimenez closed with four straight pars to finish at 18-under and win for the second time in three PGA Tour Champions starts this season.
Russia/Ukraine – FIFA: No World Cup qualifying ban yet; Russia to play as RFU
FIFA has declined to expel Russia from World Cup qualifying but says that remains an option. International soccer’s governing body has decided instead that the squad can play using the “RFU” acronym for the country’s soccer federation, the Russian Football Union. The FIFA Bureau, featuring the six regional football confederation presidents, also ruled that the Russian flag and anthem cannot be associated with the team. The compromise was immediately rejected by Poland, which said it would still refuse to play Russia in a World Cup playoff semi scheduled for March 24.
Russia/Ukraine – Euro backlash as FIFA refuses to expel Russia from football
FIFA drew a swift backlash from European nations for not immediately expelling Russia from World Cup qualifying and only ordering the country to play at neutral venues under the name of its federation, the Football Union of Russia. Protesting against FIFA’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Poland said it would still refuse to play the country in a World Cup playoff semifinal, which is scheduled for March 24. The unanimous ruling by the FIFA Bureau was also that the Russian flag and anthem can’t be used with the team playing as “Football Union of Russia (RFU).”
Russia/Ukraine – Albania refuses to play Russia in UEFA Nations League games
Albania’s government joined the wave of European opposition to playing any sports games against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. The move was notable as Albania is among the few national teams in men’s soccer with games scheduled soon against Russia in official competitions. Albania is due to host Russia in Tirana on June 2 in the group stage of the UEFA Nations League competition. The return game is on June 13 though UEFA ruled Friday that Russian teams must find neutral venues for its home games. “Albania will not take part in any sport games with the Russian Federation until the end of Ukraine’s occupation,” Foreign Minister Olta Xhacka said Sunday.
Russia/Ukraine – Ukraine athletes defend country, demand sanctions for Russia
With Russian troops encircling the capital of Kyiv, more than 60 athletes from Ukraine and elsewhere sent an open letter to Olympic and Paralympic leaders urging them to immediately suspend the Russian and Belarussian Olympic and Paralympic Committees. Among them was Ukranian skeleton rider Vladyslav Heraskevych. He made headlines earlier this month in Beijing when he unfurled a banner reading “No War in Ukraine.” The 23-year-old athlete is now hunkered down in Zhytomyr, a city about 90 miles west of Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv. He says things are quiet where he is, but there is no safe spot in Ukraine right now and he’s ready to defend his country if needed.
Russia/Ukraine – Ukraine invasion puts Russia’s elite sports status at risk
The invasion of Ukraine could further undermine Russia’s status as an elite sports dynasty, which already has been weakened by deception and doping scandals but often punished only by a tepid pushback from international sports bodies. A number of federations, including skiing, curling and Formula 1, pulled premier events out of Russia following the invasion. A further reckoning could impact both Russia’s ability to host events domestically and dominate them abroad. That would deliver a financial and psychological blow and undercut the image cultivated by President Vladimir Putin and other Kremlin leaders of a prosperous country fortified by strong athletes.
Russia/Ukraine – World judo body suspends Putin as its honorary president
Vladimir Putin has temporarily lost his most senior official position in world sports. The International Judo Federation has cited “the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine” for suspending Putin’s honorary president status. The Russian president is a keen judoka and attended the sport at the 2012 London Olympics. The IJF is rare among Olympic sports bodies for using the word “war” to describe Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ordered by Putin on Thursday. Others have used phrases such as “escalation of conflict.”
Russia/Ukraine – Ukraine’s 20 Paralympic athletes have yet to arrive in China
None of the 20 athletes from the Ukrainian Paralympics team has reached Beijing with the Games opening at the end of the week. International Paralympic Committee spokesman Craig Spence says he’s hopeful the athletes would arrive in China for Friday’s opening ceremony despite difficult logistics. He declined to disclose the team’s whereabouts, citing safety reasons and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He said there were no flights out of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. In addition, flights entering China for the Paralympics — as well as for the just-closed Olympics — can originate only from a few designated hub airports.
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Yesterday
Softball
Ganon University JV 7, Lake Michigan College 5
Lake Michigan College 10, Rosemont College JV 2
Baseball
Frederick Community College 7, Lake Michigan College 6 – Game 1
Frederick Community College 15, Lake Michigan College 4 – Game 1 (5 Innings)
Today
Softball
Lake Michigan College vs. St. Mary’s University of Minnesota JV, 11:30 a.m.
Lake Michigan College vs. Monroe College, 1:45 p.m.
-Games at Clermont, FL
Baseball
Lake Michigan College vs. Davenport (MI) JV – 10:00 a.m./12:30 p.m. (Doubleheader)
-Games at Winter Haven, FL
MHSAA – High School Sports
Tonight
Girls Basketball – District QuarterfinalsDivision 1 at St. Joseph
Mattawan vs. Portage Northern, 5:30 p.m.
Lakeshore vs. Sturgis, 7:00 p.m.
Division 1 at Battle Creek Central
Battle Creek Central vs. Coldwater, 5:30 p.m.
Gull Lake vs. Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Berrien Springs
Berrien Springs vs. Coloma, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Niles vs. Constantine, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Paw Paw
Comstock vs. Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Division 2 at Hamilton
Allegan vs. Hamilton, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Watervliet
Bridgman vs. Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Decatur
Bangor vs. Decatur, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Schoolcraft
Delton-Kellogg vs. Galesburg-Augusta, 5:30 p.m.
Kal. Hackett vs. Vermontville Maple Valley, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Fennville
Fennville vs. GR Covenant Christian, 5:30 p.m.
Holland Black River vs. Wy. Potter’s House, 7:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Union City
Centreville vs. Quincy, 5:30 p.m.
Union City vs. White Pigeon, 7:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Athens
Mendon vs. Burr Oak, 7:00 p.m.
Boys Basketball – Regular Season
BCS
Michigan Lutheran at Covert, 6:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Howardsville Christian at Kalamazoo Heritage, 5:00 p.m.
Bret Witkowski joins Jonny Reinhardt to preview tonight’s St. Joe Boys Basketball game against Portage Central. It’s also Hall of Fame night at the Bear Den.
In this week’s ‘battle of the brains,’ St. Joseph faces Coloma in this fun and exciting match #2 from Feb. 23, 2023!
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan 71, Rutgers 62
Notre Dame 79, Syracuse 69
Michigan 71, Rutgers 62 – Michigan, without suspended Howard, beats Rutgers 71-62
Caleb Houstan scored 13 of his career-high 21 points in the second half when Michigan pulled away to beat Rutgers 71-62 without head coach Juwan Howard, who was serving the first of a five-game suspension. Former longtime Saint Joseph’s coach and current Michigan associate head coach Phil Martelli was filling in for Howard. Howard was suspended for the remainder of the regular season and fined $40,000 by the Big Ten Conference after hitting a Wisconsin assistant coach in the head during the handshake line after a loss Sunday. Ron Harper Jr. scored 19 points for Rutgers.
Notre Dame 79, Syracuse 69 – Atkinson has 20 & 17, leads Notre Dame past Syracuse 79-69
Paul Atkinson Jr. scored 20 points with a career-high 17 rebounds to lead Notre Dame to a 79-69 win over Syracuse. Atkinson made four free throws and Blake Wesley three in the final 63 seconds as the Irish scored the last seven points of the game while the Orange missed their last three shots and had a turnover after Cole Swider’s jumper made it 72-69 with 1:30 to go. Nate Laszewski scored 17 points for the Irish , who reached 20 wins for the 16th time in coach Mike Brey’s 20 seasons. Jimmy Boeheim, a graduate transfer from Cornell, led the Orange with a season-high 27 points and Buddy Boeheim added 20
Tonight
Central Michigan at Miami-OH, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Colorado Avalanche 5, Detroit Red Wings 2
Michigan 71, Rutgers 62 – Landeskog scores twice, NHL-leading Avs beat Red Wings 5-2
Gabriel Landeskog opened the scoring 1:12 in and capped it with an empty-netter for his 25th goal of the season, helping the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Wednesday night. Tyson Jost, Nazem Kadri and Valeri Nichushkin also scored and Pavel Francouz stopped 31 shots. Colorado beat Detroit for the eighth consecutive time. Filip Zadina and Robby Fabbri scored for the Red Wings. Thomas Greiss made 26 saves. Darren Helm, facing his former team in Detroit for the first time, had an assist on Landeskog’s opening goal. Helm played 744 regular-season games with the Red Wings.
NHL – Blackhawks forward Khaira has season-ending back surgery
Chicago Blackhawks forward Jujhar Khaira will miss the rest of the season after he had surgery on his lower back. Khaira had the operation on Tuesday, and team physician Michael Terry says he is expected to be sidelined for 10 to 12 weeks. The last game of the regular season for the struggling Blackhawks is scheduled for April 29. The 27-year-old Khaira had three goals and no assists in 27 games in his first season with the Blackhawks. He agreed to a two-year contract in July that carries a $975,000 salary-cap hit.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Ball State 64, Western Michigan 56
Toledo 76, Central Michigan 52
Northern Illinois 72, Eastern Michigan 65
Tonight
Michigan State at (6) Michigan, 6:00 p.m.
Clemson at (14) Notre Dame, 8:00 p.m.
MLB – MLB: Season to be shortened if no deal by end of Monday
Major League Baseball gave locked out players five days to salvage March 31 openers and a full season, telling the union that games would be canceled if a labor contract is not agreed to by the end of Monday. After the third straight day of negotiations with little movement, MLB went public with what it had told the union on Feb. 12. Players have not accepted Monday as a deadline and have suggested any missed games could be made up as part of doubleheaders, a method MLB said it will not agree to.
MLB – MLB lockout could cost Scherzer $232K daily, Cole $193K
Sometime soon, lockout costs become real: Max Scherzer would forfeit $232,975 for each regular-season day lost, and Gerrit Cole $193,548. Based on last year’s base salaries that totaled just over $3.8 billion, major league players would combine to lose $20.5 million for each day wiped off the 186-day regular-season schedule. Major League Baseball has told the players’ association a labor deal must be reached by Monday in order for opening day to come off as scheduled on March 31 and a 162-game season to remain intact. The union hasn’t said whether it believes that deadline.
NFL – Packers GM: ‘We’ll know here shortly’ on Rodgers’ decision
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says he’s not giving Aaron Rodgers any deadlines on when to decide on a possible return, and he believes the four-time MVP will reach a resolution soon. Rodgers has said he hasn’t made up his mind regarding his plans for next season and hasn’t ruled out returning to the Packers, retiring or requesting a trade. Gutekunst says that “I feel confident we’ll know that shortly.” Gutekunst acknowledges Rodgers’ decision will factor into other choices the Packers make as they build their roster for the 2022 season.
Olympics – NBC’s scores are in: Record low Olympics ratings
NBC will be happy to put the Beijing Winter Olympics in the rear-view mirror, as the event had a record low viewership for an American audience and the Olympics. The games reached an average combined audience of 11.4 million in prime time on NBC, cable and the Peacock streaming service. Those numbers are down 42 percent from the Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018. A lack of buzz for the Olympics, held half a world today in an authoritarian country with COVID-19 restrictions, kept large numbers of viewers away. But in a diminished TV world, the Olympics still did better than anything other than pro football this season.
Golf – Monahan: Players tempted by Saudi tour need to make up minds
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan has told players in a meeting at the Honda Classic that anyone who joins a rival league will be off the PGA Tour and shouldn’t expect to return. Tuesday’s meeting had been scheduled weeks in advance, but it began just minutes after Phil Mickelson released a statement in which he apologized for “reckless” remarks about the Saudis and praised Greg Norman’s LIV Golf Investments for sharing his goal of making golf better. Monahan declined to comment when asked if Mickelson had been suspended or faces punishment.
Soccer – US women win SheBelieves Cup title, beating Iceland 5-0
Catarina Macario and Mallory Pugh each scored two goals and the U.S. women’s national team beat Iceland 5-0 on Wednesday night to win the SheBelieves Cup. The Americans won the annual four-team tournament, now in its seventh year, for the third straight year. The United States has 17th straight shutouts on American soil, dating to March 2020. The national team also is unbeaten in 65 straight games at home. Kristie Mewis also scored in the victory that came as the team celebrated an agreement with U.S. Soccer to settle a dispute over equitable pay with the men’s national team. The two sides announced the agreement early Tuesday.
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Last Night
Women’s Basketball
Muskegon Community College 66, Lake Michigan College 42
Men’s Basketball
Muskegon Community College 85, Lake Michigan College 76
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Eau Claire 90, Michigan Lutheran 65
White Pigeon 63, Decatur 53
Battle Creek Central 51, Kal. Loy Norrix 47
Girls Basketball
Non-Conference
Coloma 40, Berrien Springs 34
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Non-Conference
Benton Harbor at Berrien Springs, 7:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Phoenix at Howardsville Christian, 4:30 p.m.
Southwest 10
Mendon at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Hartford at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Loy Norrix, 5:45 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Kal. Central, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
Lake Michigan Catholic at Howardsville Christian, 7:30 p.m.
River Valley at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
South Haven at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
Non-Conference
Benton Harbor at Wyoming Lee, 5:30 p.m.
Wolverine
Vicksburg at Niles, 7:00 p.m.
Otsego at Edwardsburg, 7:00 p.m.
Allegan at Dowagiac, 7:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Sturgis, 7:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Three Rivers, 7:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Mendon at Cassopolis, 6:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Centreville, 6:00 p.m.
Hartford at Marcellus, 6:00 p.m.
SAC
Coloma at Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
Lawton at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Gobles at Kalamazoo Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Kalamazoo Hackett, 7:00 p.m.
Fennville at Delton-Kellogg, 7:00 p.m.
Martin at Constantine, 7:00 p.m.
This week’s Mid-West Family Player of the Week is Abby Schrauben, a Sophmore from Lake Michigan Catholic High School.
Though Abby seemingly does everything at LMC, last week Abby had a few amazing performances on the basketball court for the Lakers.
First, against Andrews Academy, Abby scored a career-high 31 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, 1 block and 1 steal as well in the Lakers 51-40 win.
She then followed that with yet another solid performance, compiling another double-double, this time with 11 points, 11 rebounds and 1 block, while the Lakers lost a close one to River Valley, 38-31.
On top of playing basketball, Abby stars in volleyball, softball, and track, and also is a member of the drama and interact clubs.
And in the classroom, Abby carries a strong 3.67 GPA.
To find out more about Abby, listen to her conversation with Jordan Jensen, below!
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
(25) Iowa 86, Michigan State 60
Toledo 92, Western Michigan 50
Ohio 76, Central Michigan 50
Eastern Michigan 74, Northern Illinois 72
(25) Iowa 86, Michigan State 60 – Murray scores 28 as No. 25 Iowa beats Michigan State 86-60
Keegan Murray scored 28 points as No. 25 Iowa defeated Michigan State 86-60. Kris Murray, Keegan’s twin brother, and Jordan Bohannon each had 11 as the Hawkeyes continued their February run. Iowa lost three of its last four games to end January, but is 5-1 since. Keegan Murray, who entered fourth nationally in scoring at 23.4 points per game, was 10 of 15 from the field. It was his 19th game of 20 or more points this season. It was the third consecutive win by Iowa over the struggling Spartans, who have dropped five of six overall.
Toledo 92, Western Michigan 50 – Millner lifts Toledo past Western Michigan 92-50
Setric Millner Jr. scored a career-high 28 points as Toledo romped past Western Michigan 92-50. Ryan Rollins added 20 points for the Rockets. Markeese Hastings led the Broncos on Tuesday night with seven rebounds.
Ohio 76, Central Michigan 50 –Vander Plas lifts Ohio over Central Michigan 76-50
Ben Vander Plas had a triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lift Ohio to a 76-50 win over Central Michigan. Ralph Bissainthe led the Chippewas on Tuesday night with 12 points and nine rebounds.
Eastern Michigan 74, Northern Illinois 72 – Farrakhan carries Eastern Michigan over Northern Illinois
Noah Farrakhan had a career-high 31 points as Eastern Michigan edged past Northern Illinois 74-72. Keshawn Williams led the Huskies on Tuesday night with 24 points.
Tonight
Rutgers at Michigan, 7:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 6:30
Syracuse at Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – ‘I’ve done this before’: Martelli leads Michigan for Howard
Phil Martelli is all set to guide Michigan for the rest of the college basketball regular season. The 67-year-old Martelli will fill in while Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard serves a five-game suspension. Howard was penalized after hitting a Wisconsin assistant coach in the head during a postgame handshake line Sunday. Martelli has spent nearly four decades as a coach in big-time college hoops, and led Saint Joseph’s within one win of the Final Four in 2004. This is his third season as Michigan’s associate head coach. His first game will be Wednesday night when the Wolverines host Rutgers. Michigan is 14-11 this season. Howard is expected to return for the Big Ten Tournament, which begins March 9 in Indianapolis.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Colorado Avalanche at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Tonight
Toledo at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois, 7:00 p.m.
Ball State at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Soccer – US women’s team players see settlement as turning point
U.S. women soccer players have reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay. The deal promises them $24 million plus bonuses that match those of the men. The U.S. Soccer Federation and the women have announced a deal in which the players will split $22 million, about one-third of what they had sought in damages. The federation also agrees to establish a fund with $2 million to benefit the players in their post-soccer careers and charitable efforts aimed at growing the sport for women.
NFL – Rodgers says he still hasn’t decided on his 2022 plans
Aaron Rodgers says he’s still making up his mind about whether he wants to return to the Green Bay Packers next season. Rodgers discussed his future Tuesday while talking on “The Pat McAfee Show”. Rodgers said after the season that he would try to make a decision about his 2022 plans in relatively short order rather than dragging out the process. The reigning MVP said at the time that he hadn’t ruled out any option, including returning to the Packers for an 18th season, retiring or requesting a trade.
Golf – Fire-damaged Oakland Hills golf clubhouse to be rebuilt
The Oakland Hills Country Club’s century-old clubhouse, devastated last week by a fire, will be rebuilt and plans call for a replica of the stately white, pillared building that housed artifacts of some of golf’s biggest stars at the suburban Detroit course. Rick Palmer, president of the Oakland Hills Country Club, said Monday board members who met Saturday “unanimously made an easy decision to determine that the restored, rebuilt clubhouse will be a replica of what the iconic clubhouse was before the fire.” A fire that started Thursday morning in clubhouse’s attic space spread quickly throughout much of the 90,000-square-foot facility. The clubhouse was built in 1922.
Golf – Mickelson apologizes for Saudi comments, deal with KPMG ends
Phil Mickelson is apologizing for comments he made about the Saudis and the financing of a rival league. Mickelson claims the comments golf writer Alan Shipnuck posted were off the record. Shipnuck wrote that was never the case. Mickelson says he regrets what he said and that his comments were reckless. Meanwhile, KPMG announced that the company and Mickelson have agreed to part ways. Their sponsorship has been around since 2008. Mickelson says he has been under pressure and stress for the last 10 years and says he needs time away. But he didn’t say when or for how long.
MLB – Another day runs off clock in MLB talks to save opening day
Another day ran off the clock in talks to salvage opening day when locked-out baseball players proposed what they considered a small move forward in drawn-out labor negotiations and management termed it a third straight step backward. Management again proposed a federal mediator enter the negotiations, but the union immediately turned down that idea, leaving Major League Baseball on track to lose regular-season games to a labor dispute for the first time since 1995. Less than a week remains until the sides reach what management says is a Monday deadline for a deal that would allow the season to start as scheduled on March 31.
Olympics – Spanish figure skater Barquero fails Olympic drug test
Spanish figure skater Laura Barquero has become the fourth athlete to fail a doping test at the Beijing Olympics after testing positive for the banned steroid clostebol. Barquero and her partner Marco Zandron finished 11th in the pairs competition on Saturday. The International Testing Agency says her positive sample was given after the short program on Friday and the case will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. There were positive tests in Beijing for an Iranian athlete and two Ukrainians. Russian skater Kamila Valieva tested positive in a sample taken before the Olympics.
Olympics – Olympics say goodbye to Asia after a star-crossed run
The Olympics have said goodbye to Asia after a star-crossed run, and it’s unclear when they’ll be back after the continent hosted four of the last eight Games. The earliest the Summer Games could return is 2036, and the favorite could be the world’s most populous country — not China, as you might expect, but India. India’s population is expected to overtake China’s 1.4 billion in the next decade, and it’s lobbying for the western city of Ahmedabad to be the host city for 2036, with events elsewhere, including New Delhi. In a show of support, the International Olympic Committee has scheduled the annual meeting of its full membership for next year in the western Indian metropolis of Mumbai.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight
Grand Rapids Griffins at Cleveland Monsters, 7:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Muskegon Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Muskegon Community College, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Non-Conference
Benton Harbor 87, Coloma 24
Lakeshore 70, Edwardsburg 65
Buchanan 73, Mattawan 62
Watervliet 62, Dowagiac 42
Niles 53, South Haven 42
Brandywine 47, Lawton 39
Otsego 81, Battle Creek Lakeview 74
Portage Central 63, Vicksburg 32
East Lansing 78, Gull Lake 54
Schoolcraft 78, Three Rivers 33
Galesburg-Augusta 47, Maple Valley 38
Fennville 53, G.R. Covenant Christian 48
Wyoming Potter’s House 57, Martin 27
BCS
New Buffalo 95, Michigan Lutheran 52
Bridgman 58, Berrien Springs 57
Eau Claire 94, Covert 61
River Valley 60, Lawrence 43
Countryside 83, Howardsville Christian 67
Southwest 10
White Pigeon 68, Bangor 19
Hartford 74, Bloomingdale 40
Cassopolis 69, Centreville 64
Decatur 51, Marcellus 29
Comstock 76, Mendon 34
Girls Basketball
Non-Conference
Edwardsburg 58, St. Joseph 30
Paw Paw 62, Benton Harbor 27
Brandywine 39, Lawton 25
Battle Creek Lakeview 45, Otsego 38
Mattawan 38, Buchanan 30
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 52, Parchment 34
Portage Central 45, Vicksburg 34
Gull Lake 62, Plainwell 57 – OT
Schoolcraft 49, Three Rivers 38
Bronson 58, Constantine 26
Galesburg-Augusta 38, Maple Valley 25
Wyoming Potter’s House 52, Martin 46
BCS
Bridgman 43, Lake Michigan Catholic 23
Michigan Lutheran 38, New Buffalo 6
Southwest 10
White Pigeon 46, Bangor 26
Bloomingdale 30, Hartford 29,
Cassopolis 58, Centreville 55
Marcellus 46, Decatur 42
Mendon 37, Comstock 32
Tonight
Boys Basketball
BCS
Eau Claire at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
SAC
Decatur at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
SMAC
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Non-Conference
Coloma at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
SAC
Decatur at White Pigeon, 6:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Michigan’s Howard suspended 5 games for Wisconsin melee
Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard has been suspended the final five games of the regular season and fined $40,000 for hitting a Wisconsin assistant in the head, triggering a postgame melee. The Big Ten Conference also suspended three players one game for the altercation following the 15th-ranked Badgers’ 77-63 win on Sunday: Michigan’s Moussa Diabate and Terrance Williams II, and Jahcobi Neath of Wisconsin. Wisconsin coach Greg Gard was fined $10,000 for violating the conference’s sportsmanship policy, but was not suspended. Howard is expected to be back for the Big Ten tournament, which begins March 9 in Indianapolis.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
Michigan State at (25) Iowa, 7:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 6:00
Toledo at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Ohio, 7:00 p.m.
Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – NCAA, New Orleans gearing up for a more normal Final Four
Expect the NCAA Men’s Final Four to have a more familiar look and feel to it this spring. And that’s not just because it’ll be in New Orleans for a record sixth time. A capacity crowd of about 70,000 is expected in the Superdome. The free, open Friday practices and the college All-Star game are back on the schedule. So are the sprawling Fan Fest and March Madness Music Festival. The National Association of Basketball Coaches convention that is traditionally held in conjunction with the Final Four also remains on track to take place as an in-person event for the first time since 2019.
NCAAMBKB – Gonzaga is unanimous choice
Gonzaga is the unanimous No. 1 in the latest Associated Press men’s basketball poll. The Zags aren’t likely to budge the way they’re dominating the West Coast Conference. Gonzaga remained at No. 1 for the second straight week, receiving all 61 votes from a media panel. Arizona moved up a spot to No. 2 for its highest ranking in four years, with Auburn, Purdue and Kansas rounding out the top five. Gonzaga is winning its WCC games by an average of 27 points. Saint Mary’s gave the WCC two ranked teams and No. 25 Iowa moved into the poll for the first time this season.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Penn State 79, Michigan State 71
Ball State 73, Western Michigan 67
NBA – When the All-Star break ends, the NBA’s stretch run begins
When the All-Star break ends Thursday, the stretch run begins. There isn’t much time left in the NBA season. The All-Star weekend came at about the 60-game mark for teams, far beyond the midpoint of the 82-game schedule. It’s a sprint to the finish now, and the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers have to prove they have the legs to make a run. The Nets could have Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons on the floor soon to spark a surge. But the Lakers might be without Anthony Davis for more than a month, putting a heavy burden on LeBron James.
NHL – Hull no longer connected to Blackhawks as team ambassador
Hall of Fame forward Bobby Hull is no longer serving as a team ambassador for the Chicago Blackhawks. Hull played for Chicago for 15 years, collecting 604 goals and 549 assists. He was named a Blackhawks ambassador in a ceremony with fellow Hall of Famer Stan Mikita in 2008. The Blackhawks say they are redefining the role of team ambassador after Mikita died in 2018 and Tony Esposito passed away in August. The Blackhawks and Hull "jointly agreed earlier this season that he will retire from any official team role,” according to the team.
MLB – MLB makes slight moves as threat to openers intensifies
Baseball negotiations have resumed with new intensity in an effort to salvage opening day. Owners made a pair of slight moves Monday toward locked-out players but put off big-ticket bargaining issues until later. With a week or perhaps a little more time left to preserve openers on March 31, union head Tony Clark attended negotiations for the first time since the work stoppage began on Dec. 2. New York Mets stars Max Scherzer and Francisco Lindor were among 10 players who were at the session. MLB increased its offer of a bonus pool for pre-arbitration players by $5 million to $20 million that would go to 30 top players, a fraction of the $115 million for 150 players the union has asked for.
NFL – NFL scouting combine loosens virus rules after blowback
The NFL scouting combine will have a host of COVID-19 mitigation measures that are rankling agents and prospects. The combine told all 324 players invited to the league’s annual evaluation gathering that they’ll have to spend their time in a bubble and can only bring one support person such as a personal trainer. Most prospects have a team of support that includes nutritionists, therapists and others. Agents are miffed the restrictions were issued over the weekend with the Omicron variant wave receding. The NFL has resisted that idea of keeping players in a bubble during the pandemic.
NFL – NFL and XFL collaborating on player safety and health data
The NFL is collaborating with the XFL for player safety and health data. The XFL, which plans to relaunch in 2023, will be working with the NFL on physical and mental fitness programs for players, the study of playing surfaces and equipment, and the sharing of game trends and data. Also potentially in the works between the leagues could be international football development and scouting, and officiating, including the testing of game rules for player protection as well as technologies to enhance officiating.
Horse Racing – Medina Spirit stripped of Kentucky Derby victory
Medina Spirit has been stripped of the victory in last year’s Kentucky Derby and Mandaloun has been declared the winner in a ruling by state racing stewards. The since-deceased Medina Spirit tested positive after the race last May for a steroid, betamethasone, that is legal in Kentucky but banned on race day. Medina Spirit finished half a length ahead of Mandaloun in the race, giving trainer Bob Baffert what was then his seventh Kentucky Derby title. Baffert was subsequently banned for two years by Churchill Downs following the positive test. Monday’s decision by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission makes Medina Spirit the second horse in the 147-year history of the race to be disqualified for a banned substance.
Olympics – For Chinese leaders, Olympics weren’t 2022’s big-ticket item
The just-concluded Winter Olympics aren’t China’s big event of the year. For the Communist Party, that comes this fall at a major meeting that will likely cement Xi Jinping’s position as one of the nation’s most powerful leaders in its seven decades of Communist rule. The party congress is expected to appoint Xi to a third five-year term as its leader, breaking with recent past practice that limited the top person to 10 years in power. That would pave the way for him to get a third term as China’s president at the following year’s annual meeting of the legislature.
Tennis – Djokovic wins his first match of 2022 in Dubai
Novak Djokovic has won his first match of the year after beating Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 6-3 to open the Dubai Championships. Djokovic couldn’t defend his Australian Open title last month because he was deported from the country for being unvaccinated. The United Arab Emirates allowed him entry, and Djokovic cashed in at a tournament he’s won five times. He next faces Karen Khachanov or Alex de Minaur.
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Last Night
Women’s Basketball
Grand Rapids Community College 47, Lake Michigan College 42
Men’s Basketball
Grand Rapids Community College 77, Lake Michigan College 75
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
BCS
River Valley 63, Lake Michigan Catholic 37
Wolverine
Sturgis 48, Niles 46
Non-Conference
Lawrence 53, Kalamazoo Heritage 33
Gobles 54, Holland Black River 24
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 72, Wyoming Tri-Unity 68
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Mattawan 38, Lakeshore 29
BCS
Buchanan 42, Brandywine 36
Wolverine
Niles 52, Sturgis 43
Non-Conference
Watervliet 57, Berrien Springs 13
Dowagiac 29, South Haven 25 – OT
Gobles 65, Holland Black River 26
Wyoming Tri-Unity 37, Fennville 24
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 79, Union City 41
Howardsville Christian 37, Kal. Heritage 25
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Non-Conference
Coloma at Benton Harbor, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m.
Mattawan at Buchanan, 7:30 p.m.
Watervliet at Dowagiac, 7:15 p.m.
Niles at South Haven, 7:00 p.m.
South Bend Riley (IN) at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Lakeview at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Portage Central at Vicksburg, 7:15 p.m.
Gull Lake at East Lansing, 7:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
Maple Valley at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Fennville at G.R. Covenant Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Wyoming Potter’s House at Martin, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
New Buffalo at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
Bridgman at Berrien Springs, 7:30 p.m.
Covert at Eau Claire, 7:30 p.m.
River Valley at Lawrence, 7:00 p.m.
Countryside at Howardsville Chr., 7:30 p.m.
Southwest 10
White Pigeon at Bangor, 7:00 p.m.
Hartford at Bloomingdale, 7:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Centreville, 7:00 p.m.
Decatur at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
Comstock at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Non-Conference
St. Joseph at Edwardsburg, 5:45 p.m.
Benton Harbor at Paw Paw, 7:00 p.m.
Lawton at Brandywine, 5:30 p.m.
Otsego at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:15 p.m.
Buchanan at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Three Rivers, 7:00 p.m.
Constantine at Bronson, 7:00 p.m.
Maple Valley at Galesburg-Augusta, 5:30 p.m.
Martin at Wyoming Potter’s House, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
Lake Michigan Catholic at Bridgman, 7:30 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Lawrence at River Valley, 7:30 p.m.
Southwest 10
Bangor at White Pigeon, 7:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at Cassopolis, 7:00 p.m.
Decatur at Marcellus, 6:00 p.m.
Mendon at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Basketball AP Rankings
Boys Basketball
Division 1
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Detroit King (5) (16-1) 75
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Detroit U-D Jesuit (12-4) 70
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Muskegon (13-1) 62
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Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (12-4) 60
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Grand Rapids Northview (16-1) 56
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Detroit Cass Tech (15-3) 47
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Hamtramck (14-2) 45
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Grand Haven (16-1) 33
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Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (12-5) 26
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Oak Park (12-3) 24
Others receiving votes: Rockford 19, Warren De La Salle 13, Grand Blanc 13, East Lansing 12, River Rouge 12, Detroit Western International 11, Detroit Catholic Central 7, Canton 6, Ann Arbor Huron 5, Detroit Renaissance 3, North Farmington 1.
Division 2
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Williamston (5) (17-0) 75
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Grand Rapids Catholic Central (17-1) 70
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Hudsonville Unity Christian (17-0) 65
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Ferndale (13-2) 59
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Croswell-Lexington (15-0) 56
6. Benton Harbor (15-2) 45
7. Marshall (16-1) 44
- Onsted (17-0) 37
9. Parchment (17-1) 35
- Freeland (16-0) 34
Others receiving votes: Romulus Summit Academy 25, Standish Sterling Central 16, Olivet 8, Carrollton 7, Saginaw 6, Detroit Edison 5, Ovid-Elsie 4, Warren Lincoln 3, Warren Michigan Collegiate 3, Grand Rapids West Catholic 2, Battle Creek Harper Creek 1.
Division 3
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Flint Beecher (5) (15-1) 75
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Reese (14-2) 69
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Menominee (15-2) 60
4. Schoolcraft (15-2) 58
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Riverview Gabriel Richard (16-0) 57
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Traverse City St. Francis (14-2) 47
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Benzonia Benzie Central (15-1) 44
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Grand Rapids Covenant Christian (13-2) 32
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Detroit Loyola (12-5) 28
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Bad Axe (14-2) 25
Others receiving votes: Vandercook Lake 24, Mesick 22, Maple City Glen Lake 16, Grandville Calvin Christian 14, Blanchard Montabella 11, Centreville 7, Pewamo-Westphalia 6, Napoleon 2, Painesdale Jeffers 1, Ecorse 1, Erie-Mason 1.
Division 4
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Southfield Christian (3) (14-4) 72
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McBain Northern Michigan Christian (1) (17-0) 71
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Hillman (1) (18-0) 63
4. New Buffalo (16-1) 53
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Powers North Central (14-2) 49
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Rudyard (15-1) 49
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Ewen-Trout Creek (14-2) 45
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Munising (13-1) 35
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Bellevue (13-2) 34
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Wyoming Tri-unity Christian (10-4) 30
Others receiving votes: Onaway 21, Lake Leelanau St Mary 14, Eau Claire 10, Genesee Christian 10, Colon 9, Ellsworth 7, Hillsdale Academy 7, Nah Tah Wahsh 7, Buckley 5, Deckerville 4, Norway 3, Clarkston Everest Catholic 1, Det. University Prep Art & Design 1.
Girls Basketball
Division 1
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West Bloomfield (3) (15-1) 73
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Hudsonville (2) (16-2) 69
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Hartland (17-1) 65
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Midland Dow (17-1) 60
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Parma Western (17-1) 58
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Wayne Memorial (17-1) 48
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Macomb L’Anse Creuse North (19-1) 41
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Farmington Hills Mercy (14-3) 31
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Rockford (16-2) 30
(tie) Byron Center (15-2) 30
Others receiving votes: Dearborn Divine Child 17, Bloomfield Hills Marian 16, Dexter 15, Battle Creek Lakeview 14, Grosse Pointe North 14, East Lansing 11, South Lyon East 4, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek 2, St. Clair Shores Lakeview 1, Macomb Dakota 1.
Division 2
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Detroit Edison (4) (8-3) 74
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Grand Rapids West Catholic (1) (17-1) 69
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Redford Westfield Prep (16-1) 65
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Frankenmuth (16-1) 60
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Portland (17-1) 50
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Newaygo (17-1) 49
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Lansing Catholic (16-1) 46
8. Edwardsburg (18-0) 45
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Ovid-Elsie (17-0) 35
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Chelsea (16-2) 29
Others receiving votes: Lake Fenton 22, Houghton 14, Tecumseh 13, Otsego 11, Marine City 4, Detroit Country Day 4, Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard 3, Saginaw Swan Valley 3, Romulus 2, Sparta 1, Clawson 1.
Division 3
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Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory (4) (15-2) 74
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Kent City (18-0) 69
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Maple City Glen Lake (1) (19-0) 67
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Sandusky (17-0) 56
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St. Ignace (16-2) 51
6. Brandywine (16-1) 50
- Madison Heights Bishop Foley (14-1) 40
(tie) Calumet (15-2) 40
9. Schoolcraft (17-1) 29
- Harbor Springs (17-2) 23
Others receiving votes: Elk Rapids 22, McBain 19, Grass Lake 11, Brooklyn Columbia Central 7, Sanford-Meridian 7, Watervliet 7, Lake City 6, 17, Erie-Mason 6, Bloomingdale 6, Blissfield 4, Jonesville 3, Hart 2, Hartford 1.
Division 4
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Portland St. Patrick (5) (17-0) 75
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Plymouth Christian Academy (15-3) 68
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Fowler (15-3) 64
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Athens (16-1) 61
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Carney-Nadeau (15-1) 55
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Baraga (16-1) 50
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Saginaw Nouvel (14-3) 38
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Posen (12-1) 35
(tie) Pickford (14-2) 35
- Gaylord St. Mary (17-2) 31
Others receiving votes: Adrian Lenawee Christian 21, Pittsford 18, Mackinaw City 10, Mendon 10, Lake Leelanau St. Mary 10, Munising 4, McBain Northern Michigan Christian 4, Rudyard 4, Ewen-Trout Creek 3, Coleman 2, Colon 1, Frankfort 1.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Yesterday
(15) Wisconsin 77, Michigan 63
(15) Wisconsin 77, Michigan 63 – Michigan coach Howard hits Wisconsin assistant after a loss
The Big Ten Conference says it plans to take swift action following a skirmish between Michigan head coach Juwan Howard and a pair of Wisconsin coaches following the 15th-ranked Badgers’ 77-63 victory. Howard hit Wisconsin assistant Joe Krabbenhoft after arguing with Badgers coach Greg Gard during the handshake line. Howard said after the game that he didn’t appreciate Gard calling a timeout with 15 seconds remaining and Wisconsin up by 15. Howard said he reacted after someone from Wisconsin put hands on him. Video showed Gard had his hands touching Howard’s arm or wrist area while trying to explain the reason for the timeout. The Big Ten issued a statement saying it’s “aware of a physical altercation involving Michigan head coach Juwan Howard” and that it’s assessing the incident. Howard said he’d respect whatever decision the Big Ten makes. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement that he apologized to Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh, and university president Mary Sue Coleman was reaching out to Wisconsin chancellor Rebecca Blank. Lost in the postgame fracas was the work of Johnny Davis, who pumped in 25 points to help the Badgers improve to 21-5. Hunter Dickinson had 21 points to lead the Wolverines.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
2022 NBA All-Star Game – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse – Cleveland, OH
Team “LeBron” 163, Team “Durant” 160
Team “LeBron” 163, Team “Durant” 160 – Curry sets 3s record, LeBron the winner in NBA All-Star Game
Stephen Curry delivered the greatest long-distance shooting performance in All-Star Game history, then LeBron James delivered another victory. Curry made a record 16 3-pointers and scored 50 points before James made a turnaround jumper that gave Team LeBron a 163-160 victory over Team Durant on Sunday night. Curry needed one more 3-pointer to break Anthony Davis’ record of 52 points but missed his final attempt. Instead, James pulled up from deep on the right side for the winning bucket, making him 5-0 in the format where the leading vote-getters in each conference draft teams.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(9) Michigan 71, (13) Maryland 59
(9) Michigan 71, (13) Maryland 59 – No. 9 Michigan takes Big Ten lead with win over Maryland
Naz Hillmon had 29 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 9 Michigan take over first place in the Big Ten with a 71-59 victory over 13th-ranked Maryland. Laila Phelia contributed 11 points, five rebounds and six assists for the Wolverines (21-4, 12-3 Big Ten). It was the Wolverines’ second win over the Terrapins this season, also beating Maryland 69-49 on Jan. 16. Maryland (20-7, 12-4) got within two early in the fourth before Hillmon’s three-point play started a 10-0 run that put the game away. Maddie Nolan’s layup capped the burst with 6:37 left and made it 55-43. The Terrapins could only get within five the rest of the way. Chloe Bibby led the Terrapins with 15 points.
Tonight
Penn State at Michigan State, 6:00 p.m.
Western Michigan at Ball State, 7:00 p.m.
Tennis – Djokovic says he’s at his ‘peak’ returning to tour in Dubai
Novak Djokovic says that despite weeks away from competition and emotional distress over his recent detention and deportation, he feels he’s at his “peak” as he returns to tour. The world’s top male tennis player sounded an upbeat note in a press conference Sunday before the start of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis championship, Djokovic’s first tournament since being ejected from Australia and missing the year’s first Grand Slam event over his vaccination status. Djokovic’s presence brings an unusual amount of scrutiny to the annual tournament near Dubai International Airport.
NHL – National Hockey League
Yesterday
Florida Panthers 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2
Panthers 5, Blackhawks 2 – Barkov leads Panthers to 5-2 victory over Blackhawks
Aleksander Barkov had a goal and two assists and the surging Florida Panthers beat the Chicago Blackhawks on 5-2 on Sunday for their third straight win. Aaron Ekblad, Brandon Montour, MacKenzie Weegar and Anton Lundell also scored as Eastern Conference-leading Florida won for the seventh time in eight games and finished a five-game road trip 4-1-0. Jonathan Huberdeau had two assists to increase his league-leading assist total to 53 and extend his points streak to seven games. He has one goal and 11 assists in the span. Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist for Chicago, which dropped its third straight overall and seventh in a row at home (0-6-1). The Blackhawks haven’t won at the United Center since beating Anaheim on Jan. 15.
NASCAR – Cindric wins Daytona 500 to celebrate Penske’s 85th birthday
Roger Penske received quite an 85th birthday from his rookie driver. Austin Cindric drove his brand new NASCAR ride to victory in the Daytona 500. Cindric was the leader on the restart from the top lane and pulled out to a sizeable gap. He then ducked down to the bottom line in front of his Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney so that Blaney and Cindric could work together over the final two-lap sprint to the finish. A crash behind them brought out the caution and Cindric was ruled the leader and the winner. It’s the first career Cup victory for the 23-year-old Cindric, who was promoted from the Xfinity Series to replace Brad Keselowski in the No. 2 Ford and run for NASCAR’s rookie of the year honors. Bubba Wallace finished second in the season-opening race for the second time in his career. He was followed by a trio of Ford drivers in Chase Briscoe, Blaney and Aric Almirola.
Golf – PGA – Niemann wins at Riviera
Joaquinn Niemann survived a few nervous moments at Riviera and polished off a big week Sunday when he closed with an even-par 71 to become the first wire-to-wire winner of the Genesis Invitational in 53 years. Staked to a three-shot lead, Niemann’s margin was down to one when he made a 7-foot birdie on the eighth hole and PGA Tour rookie Cameron Young sailed the green and made bogey. With two bogeys on the back nine, Niemann finished at 19-under 265, one short of the tournament-record score Lanny Watkins had in 1985.
Golf – Champions – Langer wins for 16th straight season
Bernhard Langer has completed a wire-to-wire victory for his record fourth Chubb Classic title. The oldest winner on the PGA Tour Champions closed with his second straight 4-under 68, birdieing the par-5 18th on Tiburon Golf Club’s Black Course for the third day in a row. He finished 16-under to beat Tim Petrovic by three strokes. The 64-year-old Langer pushed his victory total to 43 on the 50-and-over tour, two behind Hale Irwin for the record. The German star became the oldest tour winner in October at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic in Virginia.
Golf – PGA – Dustin Johnson says he’s sticking with the PGA Tour
Dustin Johnson says he’s not headed to the Saudi-backed rival golf tour. His announcement that he is “fully committed” to the PGA Tour is a big blow to Greg Norman and his LIV Golf Investments that is behind the “Super Golf League.” The top eight players in the world, along with other prominent stars, have all said they don’t plan to leave. Johnson has kept private about his intentions over the last few months. The new league has not announced anyone who has signed up for the new league offering guaranteed riches.
Olympics – Beijing’s Olympics close, ending safe but odd global moment
A pile of figure-skating rubble created by Russian misbehavior. A new Chinese champion — from California. An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed. The end of the Olympic line for the world’s most renowned snowboarder. All inside an anti-COVID “closed loop” enforced by China’s authoritarian government. The terrarium of a Winter Games that has been Beijing 2022 is winding to its end. It caps an unprecedented Asian Olympic trifecta and sends the planet’s most global sporting event off to the West for the foreseeable future with no chance of returning to this corner of the world until at least 2030.
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Grand Rapids Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Grand Rapids Community College, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Tonight
Boys Basketball
BCS
River Valley at Lake Michigan Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
Wolverine
Niles at Sturgis, 7:15 p.m.
Non-Conference
Lawton at Brandywine, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Heritage at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
Holland Black River at Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Wyoming Tri-Unity at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 7:15 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Mattawan at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
Brandywine at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Niles at Sturgis, 5:45 p.m.
Non-Conference
Saugatuck at Benton Harbor, 6:30 p.m.
Watervliet at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
South Haven at Dowagiac, 6:30 p.m.
Gobles at Holland Black River, 7:00 p.m.
Fennville at Wyoming Tri-Unity, 7:00 p.m.
Union City at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 6:00 p.m.
Kal. Heritage at Howardsville Christian, 5:00 p.m.
We talk St. Joe, Lake Michigan Catholic, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Boys’ Basketball this week from Red Coach Donuts…
Bret Witkowski joins Jonny Reinhardt to preview tonight’s game – Lakeshore vs. Mattawan. Tip off will be around 7pm on 94.9 WSJM!
WSJM Sports February 18, 2022
High School Basketball
Boys
Tonight
Lakeshore @ Mattawan 7:00PM – News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
Portage Northern @ St. Joe 7:00PM
Battle Creek Lakeview @ Gull Lake 7:00PM
Loy Norrix @ Battle Creek Central 7:00PM
Cassopolis @ Marcellus 7:00PM
Howardsville Christian @ Bridgman 7:15PM
Buchanan @ Brandywine 7:15PM
Dowagiac @ Three Rivers 7:15PM
Edwardsburg @ Niles 7:15PM
Sturgis @ Plainwell 7:15PM
Paw Paw @ Otsego 7:15PM
Vicksburg @ Allegan 7:15PM
Lawrence @ New Buffalo 7:30PM
River Valley @ Lake Michigan Catholic 7:30PM
Michigan Lutheran @ Eau Claire 7:30PM
Bloomingdale @ Bangor 7:30PM
Centreville @ Hartford 7:30PM
White Pigeon @ Comstock 7:30PM
Saugatuck @ Fennville 7:30PM
Martin @ Watervliet 7:30PM
Lawton @ Coloma 7:30PM
Gobles @ Kalamazoo Hackett 7:30PM
Delton Kellogg @ Galesburg Augusta 7:30PM
Constantine @ Kalamazoo Christian 7:30PM
Parchment @ Schoolcraft 7:30PM
Girls
Cassopolis @ Marcellus 5:30PM
Bloomingdale @ Bangor 6:00PM
Centreville @ Hartford 6:00PM
White Pigeon @ Comstock 6:00PM
Saugatuck @ Fennville 6:00PM
Martin @ Watervliet 6:00PM
Lawton @ Coloma 6:00PM
Gobles @ Kalamazoo Hackett 6:00PM
Delton Kellogg @ Galesburg Augusta 6:00PM
Constantine @ Kalamazoo Christian 6:00PM
Parchment @ Schoolcraft 6:00PM
Dowagiac @ Three Rivers 6:00PM
Edwardsburg @ Niles 6:00PM
Sturgis @ Plainwell 6:00PM
Paw Paw @ Otsego 6:00PM
Vicksburg @ Allegan 6:00PM
Mendon @ Decatur 7:30PM
NCAA Basketball
Last night
Michigan 84, Iowa 79
Wolverines Beat Hawkeyes
Moussa Diabate scored 16 of his career-high 28 points in the second half and Michigan beat Iowa 84-79. Diabate, a freshman whose career high had been 15 points, was 12-of-15 shooting with eight rebounds for the Wolverines, who broke a seventh-place tie with the Hawkeyes in the Big Ten. Hunter Dickinson scored 14 points with nine rebounds and seven assists. DeVante’ Jones had 11 points and 10 rebounds. Keegan Murray scored 23 points with seven rebounds for Iowa, which had a three-game win streak end. Patrick McCaffery added 13 points.
NHL
Last night
Detroit Red Wings 3, New York Rangers 2 (Shootout)
Columbus Blue Jackets 7, Chicago Blackhawks 4
Tonight
Dallas Stars @ Chicago Blackhawks 8:30 pm
Red Wings Beat Rangers
Pius Suter scored the winner in the sixth round of the shootout, and Thomas Greiss made 37 saves as the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Rangers 3-2. Detroit’s Lucas Raymond and the Rangers Mika Zibanjead each scored in the first round of the shootout before each team missed its next four attempts. Suter beat Igor Shesterkin, and Rangers forward Filip Chytil failed to convert. The Rangers, 16-4-3 at home, had a three-game winning streak halted.
Jackets Top Blackhawks
Red-hot Patrik Laine scored three goals to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets past the Chicago Blackhawks 7-4. Boone Jenner, Yegor Chinakhov and Max Domi each had a goal and assist for Columbus, which has won three of four. Oliver Bjorkstrand also scored in the finale of a five-game road trip. Laine’s first hat trick with Columbus extended his points streak to eight games, matching the second-longest of his career. He has 10 goals and six assists in the span, and 16 goals on the season. Elvis Merzlikins made 28 saves for the Blue Jackets. Philipp Kurashev, Ryan Carpenter, Alex DeBrincat and MacKenzie Entwistle scored for Chicago.
Olympics
Eileen Gu has captured gold in the women’s ski halfpipe final to become the first action-sports athlete to earn three medals at the same Winter Olympics. Gu warmed up with a score of 93.25 on her first run, before going even higher and even bigger to post a 95.25 her second. The standout American-born freestyle skier who represents China already possessed a gold from big air and a silver from slopestyle. Defending Olympic champion Cassie Sharpe of Canada finished second and her teammate Rachael Karker earned the bronze.
WSJM Sports February 17, 2022
High School Basketball
Tonight
Boys
Mendon @ Decatur 7:30 pm
Girls
Battle Creek Central @ Loy Norrix 5:45PM
Mattawan @ Lakeshore 7:00PM
St. Joseph @ Portage Northern 7:00PM
Gull Lake @ Battle Creek Lakeview 7:00PM
Brandywine @ Buchanan 7:00PM
Lawrence @ New Buffalo 7:30PM
Bridgman @ Howardsville Christian 7:30PM
River Valley @ Lake Michigan Catholic 7:30PM
Benton Harbor @ Michigan Lutheran 7:30PM
NBA
Last night
Detroit Pistons 112, Boston Celtics 111
Indiana Pacers 113, Washington Wizards 108
Chicago Bulls 125, Sacramento Kings 118
Pistons End Losing Streak
Jerami Grant hit the winning basket and scored 24 points to help the Detroit Pistons end an eight-game losing streak and the Boston Celtics’ nine-game winning streak, 112-111 on Wednesday night. Jayson Tatum had a chance to send the Celtics into the All-Star break on a 10-game roll, but his jumper from the top of the key bounced high off the rim. Cade Cunningham scored 20 points and had a key lock in the final minute in the Pistons’ first victory since January 30. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 31 points.
Bulls Beat Kings
DeMar DeRozan scored 38 points and broke an NBA record set by Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Sacramento Kings 125-118. DeRozan, who made 16 of 27 field goals, became the first player in NBA history to score 35 or more points and shoot 50% or better in seven consecutive games. Chamberlain did it in six straight twice – during the 1960-61 and 1962-63 seasons. It was also DeRozan’s eighth game in a row with 30 or more points. It’s the longest such streak by a Bulls player since Michael Jordan did it in eight straight in January 1996. Coby White set a season high with 31 points and matched one with six 3-pointers. De’Aaron Fox led Sacramento with 33 points and nine assists.
NHL
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings @ New York Rangers 7 pm
Columbus Blue Jackets @ Chicago Blackhawks 8:30 pm
NCAA Basketball
Tonight
Michigan @ Iowa, 7 pm – News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
NASCAR
Kyle Larson Wins 2022 Daytona 500 Pole
The champ is on the pole. Kyle Larson will begin his trek to defending his NASCAR Cup Series Championship on the pole at the 2022 Daytona 500 on Sunday. Larson will be joined up front by teammate Alex Bowman. Former Formula One Champion and Indy 500 winner Jacques Villeneuve also clinched a spot in “The Great American Race.”
This week’s Mid-West Family Player of the Week is James York, a Senior from Berrien Springs High School.
James seemingly does it all at Berrien Springs: Basketball player, all-conference wide receiver, all-conference Track, oh, and even 2022 Mr. Berrien Springs.
But James seems to shine his brightest with his first true passion; Basketball.
In last week’s 52-36 win over Niles, James scored 29 points, including going 16-17 from the free throw line.
He then followed that up with 25 points, including 3 3-pointers, in the Shamrocks’ 70-60 win over South Haven.
Though unsure about specifics, James hopes and plans to play basketball at the next level after graduating this spring.
To find out more about James, listen to his conversation with Jordan Jensen, below!
WSJM Sports February 16, 2022
High School Basketball
Last night
Boys
Benton Harbor 87, Kalamazoo Central 86 (2 OT)
River Valley 69, Howardsville Christian 50
Saugatuck 57, Martin 46
Watervliet 42, Lawton 29
Coloma 56, Gobles 33
Parchment 49, Galesburg Augusta 30
Constantine 48, Delton Kellogg 43
Mattawan 54, Sturgis 48
St. Joseph 65, Berrien Springs 51
New Buffalo 84, Lake Michigan Catholic 58
Eau Claire 82, Countryside Academy 57
Marcellus 47, Bangor 43
Hartford 72, Decatur 60
Cassopolis 74, Bloomingdale 48
Centreville 48, Comstock 45
Girls
Watervliet 52, Lawton 34
Kalamazoo Central 79, Benton Harbor 22
Allegan 35, South Haven 32
Charlotte 54, Paw Paw 44
Portage Central 42, Three Rivers 39
Michigan Lutheran 55, Lawrence 24
Edwardsburg 58, Buchanan 35
Saugatuck 56, Martin 35
Gobles 30, Coloma 20
Galesburg-Augusta 31, Parchment 22
Kalamazoo Christian 40, Kalamazoo Hackett 36
Constantine 50, Delton Kellogg 48
Plainwell 48, Portage Northern 43
Lakeshore 44, Bridgman 25
Lake Michigan Catholic 51, Andrews Academy 40
Marcellus 46, Bangor 18
Hartford 47, Decatur 33
Bloomingdale 56, Cassopolis 49
Centreville 62, Comstock 42
Mendon 35, White Pigeon 12
NBA
Last night
Milwaukee Bucks 128, Indiana Pacers 119
Tonight
Detroit Pistons @ Boston Celtics 7:30 pm
Sacramento Kings @ Chicago Bulls 8 pm
Bucks Beat Pacers
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 50 points, two off his career best, and pulled down 14 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the skidding Indiana Pacers 128-119. The Bucks swept the four-game season series from the Pacers and have won eight straight against their Central Division foe. Antetokounmpo, who didn’t play in Milwaukee’s loss to Portland on Monday night because of a sore left ankle, showed no ill effects. He set a career high with his seventh 40-point game of the season and scored 50 for the first time since the memorable title-clinching game in the NBA Finals last season, which gave the Bucks their first championship in 50 years. Milwaukee bounced back after consecutive double-digit losses to hand Indiana its seventh consecutive defeat.
NCAA Basketball
Last night
Penn State Nittany Lions 62, #19 Michigan State Spartans 58
Eastern Michigan 75, Central Michigan 70
Western Michigan 61, Akron 57 (OT)
Penn State Upsets Spartans
Seth Lundy hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:37 remaining and finished with 17 points as Penn State beat No. 19 Michigan State 62-58. John Harrar had 16 points and 16 rebounds, and Jalen Pickett added 10 points for the Nittany Lions, who beat a ranked team for the first time under first-year coach Micah Shrewsberry. Julius Marble II scored 14 points and Max Christie had 10 for the Spartans, who led by as many as 14 points with just over 13 minutes remaining.
NCAA Football
Irish Hire New Football Assistant
Former Miami coach Al Golden is joining Notre Dame after a stint in the NFL to become defensive coordinator under new Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman. A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press that Golden had reached an agreement with the school on a multiyear contract. Golden went 32-25 in four-plus seasons as Miami’s head coach from 2011-15. He was at Temple before that, where he helped turn around a languishing program in five seasons. He spent the last two seasons as linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Olympics
Hall, Goepper Are 1-2 In Slopestyle
The United States is off to a good start to Wednesday’s Olympic schedule at Beijing. Freestyler skier Alex Hall led a 1-2 American finish in the men’s Olympic slopestyle competition with a trick on his first run where he stopped his rotation mid-air and seemed to float in the other direction before softly landing. Hall’s opening run drew a score of 90.01, a score no one could match. His teammate Nick Goepper turned in a creative run on his second pass to earn silver. Jesper Tjader of Sweden took home bronze. The Americans have now captured six of nine Olympic medals since the event made its debut in 2014. Goepper has three of them.
Canada Beats US In Women’s Curling
Canada beat the United States 7-6 in women’s curling to move ahead of the Americans in the race for the four-team playoff. Canada retained the last-rock advantage in the 10th and final end, though, and delivered an easy draw to win it. The Americans fell to 4-4 but could still qualify for the semifinals with five wins if they beat Japan Wednesday night and get some help.
NASCAR
McDowell Shows Why He’s Defending Champ
Michael McDowell has opened the first Daytona 500 practice session with a top speed of 192.736 mph, the first time NASCAR showed off its new car at the track ahead of Sunday’s sold-out race. McDowell was last season’s stunning winner who beat 100-1 odds to become Daytona 500 champion. He helped Ford sweep the top five spots Tuesday in a draft-heavy session at Daytona International Speedway. The stakes are raised Wednesday night for qualifying.
This week, we spotlight St. Joe, Lake Michigan Catholic, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Girls’ Basketball…
Joe Borenstein and Jordan Jensen on the call as the Bears battled the Wildcats on 2/10/22.
Academic Challenge from Thurs. Feb. 10, 2021. Lakeshore vs Coloma. One of these two teams scores 300 points!!
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Michigan 82, (3) Purdue 58
Ohio 81, Central Michigan 72
Michigan 82, (3) Purdue 58 – Michigan takes down No. 3 Purdue 82-58; Dickinson scores 22
Hunter Dickinson had 22 points to lead Michigan in a lopsided 82-58 win over No. 3 Purdue. Eli Brooks had 16 points, Moussa Diabate had 15 points and Caleb Houstan added 14 for the Wolverines. Jaden Ivey had 18 points, Trevion Williams had 12 and Zach Eden scored 10 for Purdue, which saw its six-game winning streak snapped. Purdue, which went into the game shooting 50.8% from the floor, shot only 44%. Michigan made 53% of shots from the floor. The Boilermakers had been making 41% of their 3-pointers but made only 4 as a team in 17 attempts. Dickinson had four 3-pointers for Michigan.
Ohio 81, CMU 72 – Vander Plas, Sears carry Ohio past Central Michigan 81-72
Ben Vander Plas had a season-high 24 points as Ohio beat Central Michigan 81-72. Mark Sears added 22 points for the Bobcats. Kevin Miller led the Chippewas on Thursday night with a season-high 25 points.
Saturday
Indiana at (17) Michigan State, 3:30 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 2:30
Ohio at Eastern Michigan, 3:30 p.m.
(16) Ohio State at Michigan, 6:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 5:30
Central Michigan at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Notre Dame at Clemson, 7:00 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – Super Bowl
Sunday
Super Bowl LVI – SoFi Stadium – Inglewood, CA
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Los Angeles Rams, 6:30 p.m.
NFL – Bears’ new OC Getsy tasked with getting most out of Fields
Luke Getsy faces a big job as he tries to get the most out of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields and help turn around a struggling offense. That’s just one part of a major reboot in Chicago after a 6-11 season. The Bears have a new general manager and coach in Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus. Getsy, defensive coordinator Alan Williams and special teams coordinator Richard Hightower were formally introduced on Thursday. Getsy comes from Green Bay, where he was the quarterbacks coach for the last three seasons.
NFL – Packers QB Aaron Rodgers earns 4th MVP award, 2nd in a row
A four-time MVP, three Super Bowl players and the beginning of a brother act. The Associated Press 2021 NFL awards had a bit of everything, starting with Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers becoming the fifth player to repeat as Most Valuable Player. Tennessee’s Mike Vrabel is Coach of the Year, while Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow (Comeback Player) and receiver Ja’Marr Chase (Offensive Rookie) also got awards. So did Rams wideout Cooper Kupp (Offensive Player), Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt (Defensive Player), Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (Defensive Rookie) and Dan Quinn.
NHL – National Hockey League
Saturday
Philadelphia Flyers at Detroit Red Wings, 12:00 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues, 8:00 p.m.
NHL – Coyotes to use Arizona State’s new hockey arena for 3 years
The Arizona Coyotes will use Arizona State’s new on-campus hockey arena for at least the next three years while the team looks for a permanent home. Arizona State’s arena will hold about 5,000 fans, easily making it the NHL’s smallest home venue. The Coyotes will begin there next season and the deal has an option for the 2025-26 season. The city of Glendale announced last year it would not renew the annual lease agreement at Gila River Arena for the 2021-22 season. The team has submitted a bid for a tract of land in Tempe in what could be a step toward a permanent home.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Memphis Grizzlies 132, Detroit Pistons 107
Grizzlies 132, Pistons 107 – Morant, Adams lead Grizzlies to 132-107 rout of Pistons
Ja Morant scored 23 points, Steven Adams added 17 points and 14 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the Detroit Pistons 132-107. Desmond Bane added 22 points for the Grizzlies, who have won four straight and seven of eight. Memphis had seven players score in double figures. Jeremi Grant had 20 points for Detroit, which has lost six in a row. Hamidou Diallo added 17 points and 10 rebounds. The Pistons have gone 2-12 since winning five of their first eight games of 2022.
Tonight
Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
NBA – Bucks add Ibaka, Pistons get Bagley in 4-team swap
The defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks have added center Serge Ibaka as part of a four-team trade on Thursday that also includes the Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings. The Pistons added Marvin Bagley III, who was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 draft. He’s had a disappointing, injury-filled four seasons with the Kings and will try to rebuild his career in Detroit. The 6-foot-11 forward is still just 22 years old. The Kings added guard Donte DiVincenzo and forwards Trey Lyles and Josh Jackson. The Clippers received Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeleye.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(18) Notre Dame 69, Miami (FL) 53
Michigan State 63, (4) Michigan 57
(18) Notre Dame 69, Miami (FL) 53 – Westbeld sparks No. 18 Irish women past Miami 69-53
Maddy Westbeld scored 21 points with a career-best four 3-pointers on her birthday, Maya Dodson had a double-double and No. 18 Notre Dame posted a 69-53 win over Miami. Dodson scored Notre Dame’s first six points of the game and Westbeld had the last eight — with a three-point play and 3-pointer — in a 9-0 run that put the Irish up for good 15-8 late in first quarter. It was 33-22 at the half and Westbeld’s 3 made it 53-33 heading into the fourth. Notre Dame at No. 3 Louisville on Sunday. Kelsey Marshall scored 18 points for Miami
Michigan State 63, (4) Michigan 57 – Clouden sparks Mich. State in 63-57 win over No. 4 Michigan
Nia Clouden spurred a third-quarter comeback, and Michigan State toppled rival No. 4 Michigan 63-57. The Spartans snapped the Wolverines’ eight-game win streak. Naz Hillmon had 27 points and nine rebounds for the Wolverines, who played their second straight game without senior leader Leigha Brown. Clouden was the Spartans’ leading scorer with 20 points, while Tamara Farquhar had 11 points and Dee Dee Hagemann had seven rebounds and nine assists. Michigan (20-3, 11-2 Big Ten) shot 40.4% from the field, its lowest since losing to Nebraska on Jan. 4. The Spartans finished with a 46% mark.
Saturday
Western Michigan at Ohio, 1:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Miami (OH), 1:00 p.m.
Akron at Eastern Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Michigan State at Indiana, 3:00 p.m.
(4) Michigan at Michigan State, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday
(4) Michigan at Northwestern, 12:00 p.m.
(17) Notre Dame at (3) Louisville, 2:00 p.m.
MLB – MLB keeps spring camps on hold, missing opener ‘disastrous’
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says spring training remains on hold because of a management lockout and his goal is to reach a labor contract that allows opening day as scheduled on March 31. With the second-longest work stoppage in baseball history stretching into its 71st day, Manfred said teams will make a new offer when negotiations resume Saturday for just the fifth economic bargaining session since the five-year labor contract expired. Spring training workouts had been scheduled to start on Feb. 16.
MLB – MLB’s Manfred says sense of urgency in Rays’ ballpark search
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says league officials “have a sense of urgency” to find a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays after scrapping a plan to split seasons between Florida and Montreal when the team’s lease at Tropicana Field expires following the 2027 season. Major League Baseball gave the Rays the go-ahead in June 2019 to explore the two-city plan, then announced Jan. 20 that the concept had been rejected. The Rays are perenially plagued by among the lowest home attendance in the major leagues.
Golf – PGA – Theegala leads when Phoenix Open is suspended
Sahith Theegala crashed golf’s biggest party. Playing in the last group off the 10th tee in his first WM Phoenix Open start, Theegala was 7 under with two holes left when the round was suspended because of darkness. K.H. Lee was second after a 6-under 65. The 24-year-old Theegala got into the event on a sponsor exemption. The former Pepperdine star opened with a 16-foot birdie putt on No. 10 and made four straight birdies on Nos. 13-16, holing a 15-footer from the fringe on the stadium par-3 16th.
AHL – American Hockey League
Last Night
Grand Rapids Griffins 4, Iowa Wild 3 – OT
Tonight
Grand Rapids Griffins at Iowa Wild, 8:00 p.m.
Chicago Wolves at Rockford IceHogs, 8:00 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Tonight
Indy Fuel at Kalamazoo Wings, 7:00 p.m.
NBAGL – NBA G-League
Tonight
Capital City Go-Go at Grand Rapids Gold, 7:00 p.m.
Long Island Nets at Windy City Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Saturday
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Glen Oaks Community College, 1:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Glen Oaks Community College, 3:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Mattawan 62, St. Joseph 52
Lakeshore 55, Battle Creek Lakeview 51
Loy Norrix 54, Kalamazoo Central 53
Portage Central 66, Portage Northern 39
Gull Lake 59, Battle Creek Central 44
BCS
River Valley 92, Covert 37
SAC
Kalamazoo Hackett 33, Constantine 30
Girls Basketball
BCS
Bridgman 58, Lake Michigan Catholic 24
Buchanan 54, River Valley 40
Berrien Springs 56, Lawrence 41
Howardsville Christian 33, New Buffalo 12
SAC
Kalamazoo Hackett 40, Constantine 23
Non-Conference
Saugatuck 49, GR West Mi. Aviation 22
Wrestling – Team Districts
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Niles (bye)
Edwardsburg 78, Sturgis 3
Championship Edwardsburg 61, Niles 15
Division 3 at Buchanan
Dowagiac (bye)
Buchanan 54, Berrien Springs 21
Championship Dowagiac 46, Buchanan 33
Division 4 at Brandywine
Brandywine (bye)
Eau Claire 36, Cassopolis 3
Championship Brandywine 48, Eau Claire 22
Division 4 at Lawton
Schoolcraft 84, Gobles 0
Lawton 77, Bloomingdale 6
Championship Lawton 32, Schoolcraft 28
Tonight
Boys Basketball
BCS
Berrien Springs at South Haven, 7:00 p.m.
Countryside Academy at Bridgman, 7:15 p.m.
Eau Claire at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at New Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
Wolverine
Niles at Dowagiac, 7:15 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Vicksburg, 7:15 p.m.
Allegan at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m.
Three Rivers at Sturgis, 7:15 p.m.
Otsego at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m.
SAC
Coloma at Watervliet, 7:30 p.m.
Gobles at Martin, 7:30 p.m.
Lawton at Fennville, 7:30 p.m.
Parchment at Delton-Kellogg, 7:30 p.m.
Kal. Christian at Schoolcraft, 7:30 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Saugatuck, 7:30 p.m.
Southwest 10
Hartford at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
Decatur at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Mendon at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Bangor at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Mattawan at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Loy Norrix, 4:15 p.m.
Portage Central at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
Berrien Springs at South Haven, 5:30 p.m.
Wolverine
Niles at Dowagiac, 6:00 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Vicksburg, 6:00 p.m.
Allegan at Paw Paw, 6:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
Otsego at Plainwell, 6:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Hartford at White Pigeon, 6:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Marcellus, 6:00 p.m.
Decatur at Comstock, 6:00 p.m.
Mendon at Centreville, 6:00 p.m.
Bangor at Cassopolis, 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
Boys Basketball
Lake Michigan Catholic at Michigan Lutheran, 6:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Lake Michigan Catholic at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m.
This week’s Mid-West Family player of the week is Nate Necas, a Senior from Bridgman High School and a captain on the varsity basketball team.
Though Nate’s a dynamic running back on the football field, and an impressive Center Fielder and Pitcher on the baseball diamond, last week he did something on the basketball court that only 3 other’s wearing a Bridgman Bee jersey have ever accomplished: making 9 3-pointers in a single game.
In Bridgman’s 67-25 win over Michigan Lutheran, Nate scored 27 points, including going 9-12 from behind the arc, grabbed 6 rebounds and nabbed 6 steals to help Bridgman get over the .500 mark this season.
In addition to being a 3 sport athlete, Nate maintains a 3.6 GPA in the classroom and hopes to continue playing baseball after he graduates this spring.
To hear more about Nate’s impressive game, listen to his conversation with Jordan Jensen, below!
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 6, Philadelphia Flyers 3
Chicago Blackhawks 4, Edmonton Oilers 1
Red Wings 6, Flyers 3 – Red Wings score two goals in each period, top Flyers 6-3
Pius Suter and Robby Fabbri scored goals to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Wednesday night. The Flyers three times scored seconds after a Detroit goal. Givani Smith sealed the win for Detroit with his fourth goal in the third and Vladislav Namestnikov added an empty-netter in the final minute. Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond also scored for Detroit. The Red Wings were bailed out when defenseman Marc Staal saved the puck from trickling past the goal line to keep the game tied early.
Blackhawks 4, Oilers 1 – DeBrincat has goal, 2 assists as Blackhawks beat Oilers 4-1
Alex DeBrincat had a goal and two assists as the Chicago Blackhawks got off to fast start and beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1. Brandon Hagel, Dylan Strome and Kirby Dach also scored for the Blackhawks, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 40 shots — the fourth time this season he’s had at least that many saves. Leon Draisaitl scored for the Oilers, who have lost two in a row and have just three wins in their last 11 at home. Mike Smith had 26 saves.
NHL – Blackhawks interview Tampa Bay’s Mathieu Darche for GM job
The Chicago Blackhawks have interviewed Tampa Bay executive Mathieu Darche for their general manager job. The 45-year-old Darche is the director of hockey operations for the Lightning, winner of the last two Stanley Cup titles. Darche is the sixth known candidate for the job. Interim GM Kyle Davidson, Carolina Hurricanes assistant GM Eric Tulsky, former NHL forward Scott Mellanby, longtime NHL executive Peter Chiarelli and Chicago Cubs executive Jeff Greenberg also have interviewed for the role.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Notre Dame 63, Louisville 57
Notre Dame 63, Louisville 57 – Notre Dame alone in first place in ACC after 63-57 win
Paul Atkinson Jr. scored 17 points and grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds as Notre Dame recovered after blowing a 14-point lead to beat Louisville 63-57 for sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Fighting Irish won for the seventh time in eight games and broke a first-place tie with idle Duke. Atkinson collected his third straight double-double, Dane Goodwin added 16 points and Blake Wesley 11 for Notre Dame, which beat Louisville twice in the same season for the first time. Jae’Lyn Withers scored a career-tying 20 points, El Ellis added 13 and Dre Davis 10 for the Cardinals, who have lost six straight games for the first time since the 1990-91 season.
Tonight
Ohio at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
(3) Purdue at Michigan, 9:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM after HS Basketball
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Chicago Bulls 121, Charlotte Hornets 109
Bulls 121, Hornets 109 – DeRozan, Vucevic lead Bulls past struggling Hornets 121-109
DeMar DeRozan scored 36 points, Nikola Vucevic added 18 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists and the Chicago Bulls handed the Charlotte Hornets their sixth consecutive loss, 121-109. Zach LaVine chipped in with 27 points for the Bulls (34-21), who pulled back to within one game of the Eastern Conference leading Miami Heat. LaMelo Ball had 33 points and nine rebounds to lead the Hornets, who continued to struggle with their long distance shooting. During their six-game losing streak, the Hornets finished their homestand 0-4.
Tonight
Memphis Grizzlies at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Akron 86, Western Michigan 70
Kent State 78, Central Michigan 67
Buffalo 93, Eastern Michigan 68
Tonight
Miami (FL) at (18) Notre Dame, 6:00 p.m.
(4) Michigan at Michigan State, 6:30 p.m.
NFL – Goodell says league won’t tolerate racism or discrimination
Under a baking California sun, Roger Goodell knew the heat was coming. At his annual Super Bowl news conference, the NFL commissioner was grilled on two hot topics that have put the league under heavy scrutiny: racism and discrimination in hiring. There were other issues that don’t shine a positive light on pro football, including threats to the integrity of the sport, and misconduct by players and team executives. A week after former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores, who is Black, filed a lawsuit alleging both racism in the league and being offered money by team owner Stephen Ross to tank games, Goodell vowed action on several fronts.
NFL – NFL says it will oversee investigation of Commanders’ Snyder
The NFL has moved quickly to take over an investigation into alleged sexual harassment by Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder. The announcement came hours after the Commanders said the team had hired an outside investigator to look into allegations by former team employee Tiffani Johnston. She told Congress that Snyder groped her thigh at a team dinner more than a decade ago and then pushed her toward his limousine with his hand on her lower back. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy says the league “will be retaining an investigator to determine the facts." NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says a team cannot investigate itself.
MLB – MLB lockout talks to resume Saturday after 11-day break
Major League Baseball and its locked-out players agreed to resume negotiations Saturday after an 11-day break. The session in New York will follow three days of owners’ meetings in Orlando that end Thursday and three days of players’ association sessions in Arizona and Florida. It will be just the fifth negotiating session on core economics since the lockout started in early December. There is virtually no chance spring training workouts can start as scheduled on Feb. 16, a casualty of baseball’s ninth work stoppage, its first since 1995. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is expected to hold a news conference Thursday following the end of the owners’ meetings. He has not publicly addressed the standoff since Dec. 2, the day the lockout began.
Iditarod – Iditarod loses support of hotel that was race headquarters
The hotel that has served for nearly three decades as the Anchorage-based headquarters for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will end its association with the competition next year. Hotel and race officials tell the Anchorage Daily News the Lakefront Anchorage Hotel will still act as race headquarters for this year’s race. Its owners, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, announced the change Wednesday. That was a day before the race’s biggest critic, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, was expected to protest at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago to denounce the company’s support of the Iditarod. The manager of the Anchorage hotel blamed the decision on the economic toll of the pandemic.
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Last Night
Women’s Basketball
Mid-Michigan College 78, Lake Michigan College 70
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College 65, Mid-Michigan College 61
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
South Haven 62, Michigan Lutheran 46
Buchanan 84, Eau Claire 60
Berrien Springs 52, Niles 38
Girls Basketball
Brandywine 52, Michigan Lutheran 20
Wrestling – Team Districts
Division 1 at Kalamazoo Central
Portage Northern 54, Loy Norrix 30
Portage Central 39, Kalamazoo Central 35
Championship Portage Central 48, Portage Northern 28
Division 1 at Battle Creek Central
Jackson 50, Battle Creek Lakeview 27
Battle Creek Central (bye)
Championship Jackson 49, Battle Creek Central 24
Division 2 at Lakeshore
St. Joseph 75, Mattawan 6
Lakeshore 48, Paw Paw 27
Championship St. Joseph 35, Lakeshore 34
Division 2 at Gull Lake
Gull Lake (bye)
Plainwell 55, Vicksburg 12
Championship Plainwell 49, Gull Lake 24
Division 3 at Coloma
South Haven (bye)
Watervliet 60, Coloma 18
Championship Watervliet 46, South Haven 36
Division 3 at Hopkins
Hopkins 66, Fennville 6
Otsego 79, Hudsonville Unity Christian 0
Championship Otsego 55, Hopkins 20
Division 3 at Three Rivers
Comstock 30, Parchment 30 (Comstock wins on tiebreaker)
Constantine 40, Three Rivers 33
Championship Constantine 78, Comstock 6
Division 4 at Brandywine
Brandywine (bye)
Cassopolis vs. Eau Claire, 5:00 p.m.
Championship, 6:15 p.m.
Division 4 at Decatur
Hartford 42, Bangor 36
Decatur 84, Lawrence 0
Championship Decatur 60, Hartford 15
Division 4 at White Pigeon
Centreville (bye)
White Pigeon 61, Marcellus 18
Championship White Pigeon 40, Centreville 21
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m. WSJM 94.9
Battle Creek Lakeview at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Loy Norrix at Kalamazoo Central, 4:15 p.m.
Portage Northern at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
River Valley at Covert, 6:00 p.m.
SAC
Kalamazoo Hackett at Constantine, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
BCS
Bridgman at Lake Michigan Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
Buchanan at River Valley, 7:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Lawrence, 7:00 p.m.
New Buffalo at Howardsville Christian, 6:00 p.m.
SAC
Kalamazoo Hackett at Constantine, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
GR West Mi. Aviation at Saugatuck, 5:30 p.m.
Wrestling – Team Districts
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Niles (bye)
Edwardsburg vs. Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
Championship, 7:15 p.m.
Division 3 at Buchanan
Dowagiac (bye)
Berrien Springs vs. Buchanan, 5:00 p.m.
Championship, 6:15 p.m.
Division 4 at Brandywine
Brandywine (bye)
Cassopolis vs. Eau Claire, 5:00 p.m.
Championship, 6:15 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
(14) Wisconsin 70, (17) Michigan State 62
Michigan 58, Penn State 57
Miami (OH) 62, Western Michigan 57
Central Michigan 89, Ball State 85 – OT
Buffalo 102, Eastern Michigan 64
(14) Wisconsin 70, (17) Michigan State 62 – Davis scores 25, lifts No 14 Wisconsin past No. 17 MSU 70-62
Johnny Davis had a game-high 25 points as No. 14 Wisconsin beat No. 17 Michigan State 70-62. The win lifts the second-place Badgers (19-4 overall, 10-3 Big Ten) to within a half-game of first-place Illinois in the Big Ten Conference. Marcus Bingham Jr. had 15 points to lead the Spartans (17-6, 8-4), who remain in fourth place in the Big Ten. Malik Hal added 12 off the bench. Chucky Hepburn and Tyler Wahl both added 11 points for the Badgers.
Michigan 58, Penn State 57 – Dickinson’s double-double helps Michigan beat Penn St. 58-57
Hunter Dickinson scored 19 points and matched a career best with 15 rebounds to lead Michigan to a 58-57 victory over Penn State. Michigan (12-9, 6-5 Big Ten) never trailed in the second half, but Penn State’s John Harrar made a pair of free throws to tie it at 48. The Wolverines answered with an 8-3 surge and led 56-51 with eight seconds to play. Jalen Pickett scored 14 points and Sessoms had 13 for Penn State (9-11, 4-8 Big Ten).
Miami (OH) 62, Western Michigan 57 – Grant leads Miami (Ohio) past W. Michigan 62-57
Dae Dae Grant had 25 points as Miami (Ohio) edged past Western Michigan 62-57. Lamar Norman Jr. led the Broncos with 12 points.
Central Michigan 89, Ball State 85 – OT – Healy leads Cent. Michigan past Ball St. 89-85 in OT
Cameron Healy scored a season-high 27 points including a game-tying 3-pointer with seven seconds left in regulation and Central Michigan went on to beat Ball State 89-85 in overtime. Healey’s jumper with 3:32 left were the first points of overtime and the Chippewas led for the remainder. Miryne Thomas had 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Cardinals.
Buffalo 102, Eastern Michigan 64 – Jack scores 22 to lift Buffalo over E. Michigan 102-64
Maceo Jack had a season-high 22 points as Buffalo romped past Eastern Michigan 102-64. Bryce McBride led the Eagles on Tuesday night with 12 points.
Tonight
Louisville at Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Atlanta Hawks 133, Indiana Pacers 112
Dallas Mavericks 116, Detroit Pistons 86
Hawks 133, Pacers 112 – Young has 34 as Hawks crush trade-depleted Pacers, 133-112
Trae Young scored 34 points and the Atlanta Hawks regained their 3-point touch and overwhelmed the trade-depleted Indiana Pacers 133-112. After making only 5 of 25 3s in Sunday’s 103-94 loss at Dallas, the Hawks sank 17 of 33 long-range shots. Chris Duarte led the Pacers with 25 points. The Pacers had only eight healthy players. Thursday’s six-player trade sent three players, including two-time All-Star forward Domantas Sabonis, to Sacramento.
Mavericks 116, Pistons 86 – Doncic’s 33 points, 11 assists lead Mavs past Pistons 116-86
Luka Doncic had 33 points and 11 assists, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks overwhelmed the Detroit Pistons 116-86. The Mavs won their third game in a row. Doncic was three rebounds shy of his third consecutive triple-double. Hamidou Diallo had 18 points to lead the Pistons, who have lost five in a row and nine of 10. Jeramie Grant had 15 points and Isaiah Stewart had 14 points and 15 rebounds. The Pistons played their fourth game in a row without standout rookie Cade Cunningham, their leading scorer who missed the chance to play at home before family and friends because of a hip injury.
Tonight
Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets, 7:30 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at Philadelphia Flyers, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Edmonton Oilers, 8:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Tonight
Akron at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Kent State at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Buffalo, 7:00 p.m.
NCAA – College athlete group files complaint, seeks employee status
An advocacy group for college athletes has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. The goal is to give employee status to college athletes. That would give them the right to competitive pay, collective bargaining and other benefits. The move comes after the NLRB’s general counsel wrote in a memo that she views college athletes to be employees.
NFL – Authorities: No known threats to Super Bowl or LA region
Authorities say there are no known security threats to the Super Bowl. Officials on Tuesday outlined the coordinated law enforcement effort to keep the game at SoFi Stadium and the Los Angeles region safe. They say fans attending the game can expect an enormous police presence at the stadium, which will have a tightly monitored security perimeter. Meanwhile, patrol officers, tactical teams, K-9 units and paramedics will be deployed across Los Angeles County.
NFL – Kamara accused of punching a man about eight times
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is accused of punching a man about eight times, badly injuring him in an attack also involving at least three men who were with Kamara at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub. That’s according to a police arrest report made public Tuesday. The alleged victim fell unconscious while police say video shows he was punched, kicked and stomped on more than 20 times early Saturday. Identities of the three other alleged attackers were blacked out in the police report. No other arrests have been made. Kamara played in Sunday’s Pro Bowl game before he was arrested on a felony battery charge.
NFL – Titans extend GM, head coach
The Tennessee Titans wasted little time making sure general manager Jon Robinson and coach Mike Vrabel stick around for years to come. The Titans announced contract extensions for both Robinson and Vrabel barely two weeks after the season ended. Robinson has overseen six straight winning seasons since being hired in January 2016. That ranks second in the NFL in that span. Vrabel has won 43 games in his four seasons.
Iditarod – Moose attacks Iditarod rookie’s sled team, injures 4 dogs
A bull moose spent more than an hour stomping on the sled dog team of a rookie Iditarod musher in the wilds of Alaska last week. And the attack didn’t end even after Bridgett Watkins emptied her gun into the animal. She said on Facebook last Friday that the moose seriously injured four of her dogs and wouldn’t leave. The ordeal stopped after a friend showed up with a larger caliber gun and killed the moose. Watkins wrote that the attack first reported by the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner happened while she was on a training run for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Her injured dogs are recovering.
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Mid-Michigan College, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Mid-Michigan College, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Gull Lake 57, St. Joseph 39
Lakeshore 60, Loy Norrix 43
Battle Creek Lakeview 51, Mattawan 49
Portage Central 76, Battle Creek Central 69
Wolverine
Niles 53, Vicksburg 51
Edwardsburg 63, Plainwell 42
Dowagiac 74, Allegan 37
Three Rivers 51, Paw Paw 44
Otsego 67, Sturgis 57
Non-Conference
Benton Harbor 79, Battle Creek Pennfield 74 – OT
BCS
New Buffalo 94, Countryside Academy 77
Bridgman 74, River Valley 65
Lawrence 52, Howardsville Christian 48
SAC
Coloma 50, Saugatuck 39
Fennville 61, Watervliet 46
Lawton 49, Gobles 29
Martin 53, Delton-Kellogg 39
Schoolcraft 60, Kalamazoo Hackett 32
Parchment 58, Kalamazoo Christian 32
Galesburg-Augusta 76, Constantine 63
Southwest 10
Cassopolis 75, Decatur 26
Centreville 75, Bangor 12
Bloomingdale 41, Mendon 37
White Pigeon 64, Marcellus 10
Girls Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph 49, Gull Lake 47
Lakeshore 70, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 35
Battle Creek Lakeview 47, Mattawan 33
Kalamazoo Central 73, Portage Northern 27
Portage Central 40, Battle Creek Central 34
Wolverine
Vicksburg 55, Niles 47
Edwardsburg 63, Plainwell 42
Dowagiac 40, Allegan 24
Paw Paw 54, Three Rivers 41
Otsego 66, Sturgis 40
BCS
Lake Michigan Catholic 30, New Buffalo 14
Bridgman 36, River Valley 25
Howardsville Christian 42, Lawrence 40
GR West Michigan Homeschool 52, South Haven 33
SAC
Saugatuck 39, Coloma 28
Watervliet 47, Fennville 16
Gobles 21, Lawton 18
Martin 49, Delton-Kellogg 28
Schoolcraft 48, Kalamazoo Hackett 12
Kalamazoo Christian 53, Parchment 18
Galesburg-Augusta 48, Constantine 46 – 3 OT
Southwest 10
Cassopolis 67, Decatur 49
Hartford 40, Comstock 28
Centreville 58, Bangor 21
Bloomingdale 44, Mendon 41
Tonight
Wrestling – Team Districts
Division 1 at Kalamazoo Central
Portage Northern vs. Loy Norrix, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central vs. Portage Central, 6:00 p.m.
Championship, 7:30 p.m.
Division 1 at Battle Creek Central
Battle Creek Lakeview vs. Jackson, 5:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central (bye)
Championship, 6:15 p.m.
Division 2 at Lakeshore
St. Joseph vs. Mattawan, 6:00 p.m.
Lakeshore vs. Paw Paw, 6:00 p.m.
Championship, 7:30 p.m.
Division 2 at Edwardsburg
Niles (bye)
Edwardsburg vs. Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
Championship, 7:15 p.m.
Division 2 at Gull Lake
Gull Lake (bye)
Vicksburg vs. Plainwell, 5:30 p.m.
Championship, 6:45 p.m.
Division 3 at Coloma
South Haven (bye)
Watervliet vs. Coloma, 6:00 p.m.
Championship, 7:15 p.m.
Division 3 at Hopkins
Hopkins vs. Fennville, 6:00 p.m.
Otsego vs. Hudsonville Unity Christian, 6:00 p.m.
Championship, 7:30 p.m.
Division 3 at Three Rivers
Parchment vs. Comstock, 5:00 p.m.
Constantine vs. Three Rivers, 5:00 p.m.
Championship, 6:30 p.m.
Division 4 at Brandywine
Brandywine (bye)
Cassopolis vs. Eau Claire, 5:00 p.m.
Championship, 6:15 p.m.
Division 4 at Decatur
Hartford vs. Bangor, 6:00 p.m.
Decatur vs. Lawrence, 6:00 p.m.
Championship, 7:30 p.m.
Division 4 at White Pigeon
Centreville (bye)
White Pigeon vs. Marcellus, 6:00 p.m.
Championship, 7:30 p.m.
This week, we talk St. Joe, Lake Michigan Catholic, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Boys’ Basketball from Red Coach Donuts…
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Phoenix Suns 127, Chicago Bulls 124
Suns 127, Bulls 124 – Booker scores 38, NBA-best Suns hang on, beat Bulls 127-124
Devin Booker scored 38 points, and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns hung on to beat the Chicago Bulls 127-124. The Suns led by as many as 27 points in the third quarter and withstood a push down the stretch to win for the 13th time in 14 games. They improved to 43-10 overall and a league-leading 21-5 on the road. Chris Paul added 19 points and 11 assists. JaVale McGee finished with 16 points and eight rebounds, and Mikal Bridges scored 15. Chicago’s DeMar DeRozan scored 38, coming off a season-high 45-point performance in Sunday’s loss to Philadelphia. Zach LaVine added 32 points after missing the previous two games because of back spasms.
Tonight
Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m.
Detroit Pistons at Dallas Mavericks, 8:30 p.m.
NFL – Texans hire veteran coach Smith as new head coach
Lovie Smith has been hired as the new head coach of the Houston Texans. Smith, who is Black, is the second minority candidate to be hired this offseason after the Miami Dolphins hired San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who is biracial, on Sunday. Smith spent last season as Houston’s associate head coach and defensive coordinator. He takes over for David Culley, who is also Black, and was fired after just one season.
NFL – AP sources: Saints tab Dennis Allen to replace Sean Payton
Two people familiar with the decision say the New Orleans Saints have promoted defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to head coach. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Saints have not announced their chosen replacement for Sean Payton, who resigned nearly two weeks ago after 16 years with the club. The 49-year-old Allen is in his second stint with the Saints. He was their secondary coach when they won the Super Bowl in the 2009 season. He was the Oakland Raiders’ head coach from 2012 to 2014 before returning to New Orleans in 2015.
NFL – Bears hire Cardinals assistant Dray as tight ends coach
The Chicago Bears have hired Arizona assistant Jim Dray as tight ends coach. Dray joins new coach Matt Eberflus’ staff after spending the past three seasons as an offensive quality control coach with Cleveland in 2019 and the Cardinals in 2020 and 2021. He was an offensive assistant at his alma mater Stanford in 2018. The 35-year-old Dray played eight seasons in the NFL as a tight end with the Cardinals, Cleveland, Buffalo and San Francisco. The Bears also announced Monday they are raising season-ticket package prices by 6% because they are scheduled to play a ninth regular-season home game instead of a second preseason matchup at Soldier Field.
NFL – Goodell, civil rights leaders meet over Rooney Rule
A group of civil rights leaders called for replacing the Rooney Rule in a meeting Monday with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial, National Action Network Founder and President Rev. Al Sharpton, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation President and CEO Melanie Campbell, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson, and National African American Clergy Network co-convener Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner requested the meeting after former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores accused the NFL and three teams — the Giants, Broncos and Dolphins — of racial discrimination in a proposed class-action lawsuit last week.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
(14) Wisconsin at (17) Michigan State, 7:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 6:00
Western Michigan at Miami (OH), 7:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Ball State, 7:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Buffalo, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan at Penn State, 9:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 8:30
NCAAMBKB – Auburn, Gonzaga stay 1-2 in AP Top 25; Texas Tech up to 9th
Auburn is No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the third straight week. Coach Bruce Pearl’s Tigers earned 48 of 61 first-place votes. Gonzaga earned the other 13 votes and has been ranked No. 2 throughout Auburn’s first stay at the top. Purdue, Arizona and Kentucky rounded out the top five. Texas Tech rose five spots to No. 9 under first-year coach Mark Adams. No. 22 Saint Mary’s and No. 23 Murray State entered the poll. Murray State’s poll appearance is its first since March 2015. Iowa State and LSU fell out from last week.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Buffalo 71, Western Michigan 64
NCAAWBKB – Florida enters AP women’s hoops poll; South Carolina No. 1
Florida has jumped into The Associated Press women’s basketball poll at No. 19. The Gators have beaten four ranked teams in their past five games, losing only to top-ranked South Carolina. Florida is ranked for the first time since 2016. South Carolina remains the No. 1 team in the poll this week and was a unanimous choice from the 30-member national media panel. The Gamecocks are followed by Stanford, Louisville, Michigan and North Carolina State. Michigan’s No. 4 ranking is the best in school history.
MLB – MLB, players stop drug testing during lockout
Two people familiar with the sport’s Joint Drug Program tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has stopped testing players for steroids for the first time in nearly 20 years due to the expiration of the sport’s drug agreement. The halt in testing is a casualty of the sport’s lockout that started Dec. 2. U.S. Anti-Doping Agency head Travis Tygart says “it should be a major concern to all those who value fair play" and “you would have hoped they would have been able to get that figured out."
NHL – Blackhawks interview Cubs executive Greenberg for GM job
Chicago Cubs assistant general manager Jeff Greenberg has interviewed with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks for their GM opening, becoming the first known candidate for the job from outside professional hockey. CEO Danny Wirtz, the son of team owner Rocky Wirtz, promised last month that the interview process would include candidates “both inside and outside of hockey.” Greenberg took on his current role with the Cubs in 2020. He joined the franchise in 2012 as a baseball operations intern. He also has served as the Cubs’ director of pro scouting and baseball operations.
Olympics – Chen delivers record short program to begin Olympic pursuit
American figure skater Nathan Chen shattered the world record during his short program at the Beijing Olympics. He scored 113.97 points to beat the previous mark of longtime rival Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan and put himself in position to win his long-sought gold medal. Chen’s total was nearly six points ahead of Yuma Kagiyama, who sits in second place. It was nearly 20 ahead of Hanyu, the two-time Olympic champion who bailed on his opening quad attempt during a calamitous short program. All that Chen needs to do is hold off the two Japanese upstarts on Thursday to win gold.
Olympics – Canada surges to 4-2 win over US in Olympic women’s hockey
Marie-Philip Poulin capped a three-goal run by scoring on a penalty shot with 2:35 left in the second period and Canada upended the defending Olympic champion United States 4-2 to claim the women’s hockey tournament’s top seed entering the playoff round. The two global hockey powers are still expected to meet once more in the gold-medal final next week. Brianne Jenner scored twice, Poulin had a goal and assist and Jamie Lee Rattray also scored for Canada. Alex Carpenter and Dani Cameranesi scored for the Americans. Maddie Rooney stopped 23 shots.
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Last Night
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College 67, Lansing Community College 60
Men’s Basketball
Lansing Community College 91, Lake Michigan College 77
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Eau Claire 50, Lake Michigan Catholic 41
Buchanan 51, Centreville 48
GR West Michigan Aviation 51, South Haven 48
Coldwater 56, Portage Northern 48
Galesburg-Augusta 58, Gobles 49
Girls Basketball
Lakeshore 50, Buchanan 49
Michigan Lutheran 50, Lawrence 30
Brandywine 68, Berrien Springs 20
Gobles 39, Galesburg-Augusta 22
Coldwater 58, Portage Northern 34
Chelsea 41, Battle Creek Lakeview 38
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.
Mattawan at BC Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at Kalamazoo Central, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Niles at Vicksburg, 7:15 p.m.
Edwardsburg at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m.
Dowagiac at Allegan, 7:15 p.m.
Three Rivers at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m.
Sturgis at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Non-Conference
Benton Harbor at Battle Creek Pennfield, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
New Buffalo at Countryside Academy, 7:30 p.m.
River Valley at Bridgman, 7:15 p.m.
Lawrence at Howardsville Christian, 6:00 p.m.
SAC
Coloma at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Fennville, 7:00 p.m.
Gobles at Lawton, 7:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Martin, 7:00 p.m.
Kal. Hackett at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
Kal. Christian at Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Decatur at Cassopolis, 6:00 p.m.
Comstock at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
Bangor at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Mendon at Bloomingdale, 7:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
Gull Lake at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Loy Norrix at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
BC Lakeview at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Battle Creek Central, 5:45 p.m.
Wolverine
Vicksburg at Niles, 6:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m.
Allegan at Dowagiac, 7:15 p.m.
Paw Paw at Three Rivers, 7:15 p.m.
Otsego at Sturgis, 7:15 p.m.
BCS
Lake Michigan Catholic at New Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
Bridgman at River Valley, 7:15 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at Lawrence, 7:00 p.m.
GR West Mich. Homeschool at South Haven, 6:00 p.m.
SAC
Saugatuck at Coloma, 7:00 p.m.
Fennville at Watervliet, 7:00 p.m.
Lawton at Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Martin at Delton-Kellogg, 7:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Kal. Hackett, 7:00 p.m.
Parchment at Kal. Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Cassopolis at Decatur, 7:30 p.m.
Hartford at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Marcellus at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Basketball AP Rankings
Boys Basketball
Division 1
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Detroit King (5) (11-1) 75
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Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (12-3) 65
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Detroit Cass Tech (12-2) 62
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Grand Rapids Northview (13-0) 60
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Detroit U-D Jesuit (8-4) 58
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Muskegon (11-1) 49
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Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (9-4) 46
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Rockford (12-1) 43
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Hamtramck (10-3) 32
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Ann Arbor Huron (10-2) 28
Others receiving votes: Warren De La Salle 20, River Rouge 18, Detroit Catholic Central 14, Grand Haven 13, Oak Park 5, Detroit Renaissance 5, Grand Blanc 4, Coldwater 2, East Lansing 1.
Division 2
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Williamston (5) (15-0) 75
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Grand Rapids Catholic Central (13-1) 68
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Hudsonville Unity Christian (13-0) 66
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Ferndale (10-2) 60
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Croswell-Lexington (12-0) 53
5. Parchment (14-0) 53
7. Marshall (13-1) 44
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Onsted (15-0) 32
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Freeland (12-0) 31
10. Benton Harbor (12-2) 30
Others receiving votes: Romulus Summit Academy 20, Warren Michigan Collegiate 18, Carrollton 11, Standish Sterling Central 7, Detroit Edison 7, Battle Creek Pennfield 6, Ovid-Elsie 5, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 5, Grand Rapids Christian 3, Grand Rapids West Catholic 2, Olivet 2, Clare 2.
Division 3
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Flint Beecher (4) (10-1) 74
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Menominee (1) (13-1) 69
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Reese (11-2) 63
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Traverse City St. Francis (11-1) 60
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Riverview Gabriel Richard (13-0) 48
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Benzonia Benzie Central (11-1) 43
7. Schoolcraft (11-2) 41
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Detroit Loyola (10-4) 34
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Ecorse (7-2) 33
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Grand Rapids Covenant Christian (11-2) 32
Others receiving votes: Maple City Glen Lake 23, Bad Axe 17, Vandercook Lake 16, Centreville 13, Blanchard Montabella 9, Painesdale Jeffers 9, Mesick 8, Elkton-Pigeon Bay Port Laker 4, Watervliet 3, Hemlock 1.
Division 4
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Southfield Christian (3) (11-2) 73
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McBain Northern Michigan Christian (1) (13-0) 66
(tie) Rudyard (11-0) 66
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Powers North Central (12-1) 57
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Hillman (1) (13-0) 53
6. New Buffalo (12-1) 46
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Ewen-Trout Creek (10-2) 40
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Bellevue (10-1) 36
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Munising (13-1) 33
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Onaway (11-0) 31
Others receiving votes: Genesee Christian 24, Wyoming Tri-unity Christian 20, Lake Leelanau St Mary 13, Ellsworth 11, Deckerville 9, Colon 7, Clarkston Everest Catholic 7, Buckley 4, Wakefield-Marenisco 2, Eau Claire 1, Norway 1.
Girls Basketball
Division 1
- Hudsonville (4) (12-2) 71
(tie) West Bloomfield (1) (12-1) 71
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Hartland (13-1) 65
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Midland Dow (13-1) 60
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Parma Western (14-1) 54
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Dearborn Divine Child (14-1) 51
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Grosse Pointe North (12-1) 40
(tie) Rockford (13-1) 40
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Farmington Hills Mercy (12-2) 39
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Wayne Memorial (13-1) 31
Others receiving votes: Holt 15, Macomb L’Anse Creuse North 14, Byron Center 13, Battle Creek Lakeview 11, Dexter 8, Saline 4, East Lansing 3, DeWitt 3, Howell 2, Haslett 1, Macomb Dakota 1, Detroit Renaissance 1, Gibraltar Carlson 1, St. Clair Shores Lakeview 1.
Division 2
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Frankenmuth (12-1) 105
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Detroit Edison (4) (6-2) 74
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Grand Rapids West Catholic (1) (13-1) 69
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Redford Westfield Prep (13-1) 61
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Lansing Catholic (14-0) 55
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Newaygo (14-1) 47
(tie) Portland (13-1) 47
- Houghton (13-1) 38
9. Edwardsburg (14-0) 32
- Lake Fenton (12-1) 29
Others receiving votes: Tecumseh 17, Ovid-Elsie 15, Chelsea 11, Detroit Country Day 9, Otsego 9, Saginaw Swan Valley 6, Marine City 5, Flat Rock 5, Romulus 4, Williamston 1.
Division 3
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Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory (4) (12-1) 74
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Kent City (1) (15-0) 70
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Maple City Glen Lake (15-0) 65
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Sandusky (13-0) 58
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Calumet (13-1) 53
6. Brandywine (13-1) 49
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Harbor Springs (14-1) 31
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Madison Heights Bishop Foley (10-1) 20
(tie) Lake City (13-1) 20
- McBain (14-2) 19
Others receiving votes: Hart 16, Schoolcraft 15, Jonesville 12, Brooklyn Columbia Central 12, Sanford-Meridian 11, Grass Lake 9, Hemlock 9, Reese 8, Leslie 5, Watervliet 3, Blissfield 1, Buchanan 1.
Division 4
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Portland St. Patrick (5) (14-0) 75
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Fowler (10-2) 67
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Plymouth Christian Academy (12-3) 61
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Posen (12-0) 55
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Athens (11-1) 50
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Baraga (14-1) 49
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Carney-Nadeau (12-1) 45
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Gaylord St. Mary (12-3) 42
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Lake Leelanau St. Mary (10-2) 30
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Adrian Lenawee Christian (10-4) 23
Others receiving votes: Mackinaw City 20, Pickford 17, Mendon 15, Colon 12, Coleman 10, Pittsford 9, McBain Northern Michigan Christian 7, Saginaw Nouvel 5, Ewen-Trout Creek 4, Allen Park Inter-City Baptist 2, Munising 2.
NFL – National Football League
Sunday
2022 NFL Pro Bowl, Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
AFC 41, NFC 35
AFC 41, NFC 35 – Herbert, Crosby send AFC to 41-35 win in Pro Bowl’s return
The Chargers’ Justin Herbert hit Baltimore’s Mark Andrews with two touchdown passes to leading the AFC to a 41-35 victory over the NFC in the return of the Pro Bowl. New England rookie Mac Jones passed for 112 yards, threw a touchdown pass and did a memorable rendition of the Griddy dance in the Las Vegas debut of the NFL’s annual All-Star game, which came back from a one-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Herbert won the offensive MVP award. Maxx Crosby of the hometown Las Vegas Raiders won the defensive MVP award.
NFL – Bears hire 49ers’ Hightower as special teams coordinator
The Chicago Bears have hired Richard Hightower as special teams coordinator under new coach Matt Eberflus. Hightower spent the past five seasons as San Francisco’s special teams coordinator and has 15 years of NFL coaching experience. He replaces Chris Tabor in Chicago, where Hightower was assistant special teams coach on John Fox’s staff in 2016. Special teams played a big role in San Francisco’s NFC championship game run this season. The 49ers blocked a punt and returned it for a tying touchdown in the fourth quarter of their divisional round game at Green Bay, and former Bear Robbie Gould kicked the winning field goal. The Bears now have all three coordinators in place, with Hightower joining offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and defensive coordinator Alan Williams.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Minnesota Timberwolves 118, Detroit Pistons 105
Philadelphia 76ers 119, Chicago Bulls 108
Cleveland Cavaliers 98, Indiana Pacers 95
T-Wolves 118, Pistons 105 – Towns scores 24 points, Timberwolves beat Pistons 118-105
Karl-Anthony Towns had 24 points and 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves got a big boost from their bench in a 118-105 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Michael Beasley had 20 points off the bench, and D’Angelo Russell returned with 22 points and eight assists after missing four games because of a left shin contusion. Minnesota’s preferred starting lineup was back together for the first time in seven games with Russell’s return. Saddiq Bey scored 24 points for Detroit. The Pistons have lost eight of nine.
Sixers 119, Bulls 108 – Joel Embiid scores 40 points, 76ers hold off DeRozan, Bulls
Joel Embiid dominated with 40 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame DeMar DeRozan’s season-high, 45-point game for Chicago to beat the Bulls 119-108 on Sunday. The 76ers won the matchup between two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams after letting a 17-point lead early in the fourth quarter shrink to four. They hung on down the stretch to beat the Bulls for the 10th straight time. They also knocked Chicago a half-game behind first-place Miami and pulled within 1 1/2 games of the idle Heat. Tobias Harris added 23 points, and Tyrese Maxey had 16, helping the Sixers shake off losses against Washington and Dallas to win for the sixth time in eight games.
Cavaliers 98, Pacers 95 – Cavaliers rally from 20-point deficit, beat Pacers 98-85
Cedi Osman scored 22 points and Kevin Love had 19 as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from 20 down to beat Indiana 98-85, shortly after agreeing to acquire shooting guard Caris LeVert from the Pacers. Osman and Love combined to score the first 19 points in the fourth quarter, completing a 25-3 run that gave the Cavaliers an 80-68 lead. Osman finished with 18 in the period, while Love had nine points and drew two charging fouls on Pacers rookie Chris Duarte. LeVert, who is averaging 18.7 points and 4.4 assists, will be acquired for injured guard Ricky Rubio.
Tonight
Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
NBA – Cavs get LeVert from Pacers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are about to pick up a veteran shooter as they try to chase down first place in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers have a deal in place to acquire Caris LeVert from the Pacers. ESPN reported the Cavs are sending Ricky Rubio and his expiring $17 million contract, a lottery protected first-round pick in this year’s draft and two second-round picks for LeVert. The Cavs are in need of backcourt help following season-ending injuries to Rubio and Collin Sexton. LeVert is averaging 18.7 points and 4.4 assists for the disappointing Pacers.
NCAAFB – AP source: Miami hiring Michigan’s Gattis as o-coordinator
Miami is hiring Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis to run new coach Mario Cristobal’s offense with the Hurricanes. A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press that Gattis was leaving Michigan after three seasons to join Cristobal’s staff. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because details of an agreement were still being finalized, and there was no announcement imminent from either school. Gattis won the Broyles Award as the nation’s top assistant coach this past season. He helped Michigan to a Big Ten championship and its first appearance in the College Football Playoff.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
Florida State 70, (20) Notre Dame 65
Minnesota 71, Michigan State 60
(6) Michigan 98, (21) Iowa 90
Florida State 70, (20) Notre Dame 65 – Florida State women beat No. 20 Notre Dame for first time
Valencia Myers finished with 14 points and eight rebounds to help Florida State beat No. 20 Notre Dame for the first time in program history 70-65. Sara Bejedi sank all three of her shots from 3-point range and scored 12 for the Seminoles (11-10, 5-6 Atlantic Coast Conference), who came into the game 0-10 all-time against the Fighting Irish (18-5, 9-3) with an 0-4 mark on their home floor. Olivia Miles scored nine points and Dodson added seven as Notre Dame cut a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to 66-64 on Westbeld’s 3-pointer with 53 seconds left. Notre Dame had a chance to tie but Sonia Citron. Miles led the Irish with 17 points.
(6) Michigan 98, (21) Iowa 90 – No. 6 Michigan beats No. 21 Iowa, despite Clark’s 46 points
Naz Hillmon scored 26 points and had 10 rebounds, and No. 6 Michigan beat No. 21 Iowa 98-90, despite the Hawkeyes getting 46 points from Caitlin Clark. Laila Phelia added 24 points, four rebounds and three assists for the Wolverines, and Maddie Nolan contributed 17 points. Clark was the lone bright spot for the Hawkeyes. She and Sydney Affolter each grabbed six rebounds. The Wolverines took the lead a minute and a half into the first quarter and then controlled the game, leading by as much as 25.
Tonight
Western Michigan at Buffalo, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – Blackhawks interview Blues executive Chiarelli for GM job
The Chicago Blackhawks have interviewed longtime NHL executive Peter Chiarelli for their general manager job. Chiarelli is the vice president of hockey operations for the St. Louis Blues. He was the GM for the Boston Bruins from 2006-2015 and the Edmonton Oilers from 2015-2019. The Blackhawks also have interviewed interim GM Kyle Davidson, Carolina Hurricanes assistant GM Eric Tulsky and former NHL forward Scott Mellanby for the role.
NHL – Blackhawks fire AHL trainer after alleged sexual harassment
The Chicago Blackhawks fired a longtime minor-league trainer in November after he was accused of sexual harassment. The Blackhawks say the alleged harassment by Rockford IceHogs trainer D.J. Jones occurred in 2014. The allegations were reported to the Blackhawks on Oct. 27. That was one day after the team released a report by an outside law firm that found the NHL team mishandled allegations that an assistant coach sexually assaulted a player in 2010. ESPN was the first to report on the accusations against Jones. Jones was in his 16th season with the IceHogs of the American Hockey League.
KHL – KHL to end season, go directly to playoffs after Olympics
The Kontinental Hockey League is calling off the rest of the regular season because of coronavirus concerns surrounding players at the Olympics. The move is contingent on approval from the board of directors and Russian Hockey Federation. The Russia-based league will go straight to playoffs after a weeklong break. The playoffs are set to begin on March 1. KHL President Alexei Morozov pointed out that there could be 120 KHL players competing in the Olympics. The top eight teams by points percentage in each conference make the playoffs. That means China-owned Kunlun Red Star are among those whose seasons are over.
Golf – PGA – Tom Hoge surges past Spieth at Pebble for 1st PGA Tour win
After 202 starts on the PGA Tour, Tom Hoge is finally a winner. Hoge emerged from a wild battle in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am that featured seven players who had a share of the lead during the final round. His final hurdle was a big one. He had to track down Jordan Spieth. Hoge nearly holed a fairway shot on the 16th for a tap-in birdie. Then he made a 20-foot birdie putt on the par-3 17th. That was right after Spieth made bogey on the 17th from a bunker. Hoge shot 68 to win by two over Spieth.
NASCAR – NASCAR scores win with successful race inside LA Coliseum
Joey Logano won the exhibition Busch Light Clash on Sunday on the temporary quarter-mile track built inside Memorial Coliseum. The race was made-for-TV and intended to hype NASCAR’s upcoming season. NASCAR moved the Clash to Los Angeles from Daytona, its only home since its 1979 inception. It was part of a focused effort to try new ideas and break from dated traditions. The Clash was a success even before the cars drove through the Southern California football team’s tunnel and onto the smooth, black asphalt that covered the Trojans’ field. Ice Cube performed at halftime and Pitbull played before the race.
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Lansing Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Lansing Community College, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Saturday
Boys Basketball
Detroit Edison 71, Benton Harbor 51 (at Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids)
Lakeshore 61, Coal City (IL) 29
Girls Basketball
Bridgman 39, Michigan Lutheran 21
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Lake Michigan Catholic at Eau Claire, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at Buchanan, 7:30 p.m.
GR West Michigan Aviation at South Haven, 6:30 p.m.
Portage Northern at Coldwater, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Buchanan at Lakeshore, 6:30 p.m.
Lawrence at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
Brandywine at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Gobles, 6:00 p.m.
Coldwater at Portage Northern, 7:15 p.m.
Bret Witkowski joins Jonny Reinhardt to preview tonight game St. Joe vs. Lakeshore Boys Basketball which you can listen to live on WSJM.com and the WSJM app!
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Minnesota Timberwolves 128, Detroit Pistons 117
Toronto Raptors 127, Chicago Bulls 120 – OT
T-Wolves 128, Pistons 117 – Edwards, Towns lead Timberwolves past Pistons, 128-117
Anthony Edwards scored 25 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 128-117 on Thursday night. Taurean Prince added 23 points to help Minnesota win its third straight and fifth in six games. Saddiq Bey had 21 points and 13 rebounds for Detroit, and Jerami Grant added 20 points. The Pistons lost for the sixth time in seven games.
Raptors 127, Bulls 120 – OT – Siakam scores 25 points as Raptors beat Bulls 127-120 in OT
Pascal Siakam had 25 points and 13 rebounds, Chris Boucher had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat Chicago 127-120 in overtime Thursday, snapping a five-game losing streak against the Bulls. Scottie Barnes scored 21 points, including the go-ahead basket with 1:44 left in OT, and Gary Trent Jr. added a decisive 3-pointer with 16 seconds remaining. Trent scored 16 points, ending his career-best streak of 30-point games at five. Nikola Vucevic matched his season-high with 30 points and had 18 rebounds for the Bulls, his ninth double-double in 10 games. DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points for Chicago.
Tonight
Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
NFL – National Football League
Sunday
2022 NFL Pro Bowl, Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
AFC vs. NFC, 3:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Saturday
2022 NHL All-Star Game, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, 3:15 p.m.
NHL – Aldrich sexual assault scandal hits home far from Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks have resolved a pair of lawsuits stemming from the organization’s handling of allegations by a former first-round pick that he was sexually assaulted by an assistant coach in 2010. But questions raised by the suits live on, not just in Chicago, but well beyond. After he resigned his position with the Blackhawks, Brad Aldrich worked or volunteered for USA Hockey, the University of Notre Dame and Miami University in Ohio before returning to his native Michigan. He pleaded guilty in 2013 as part of a deal with a prosecutor after he was accused of sexually assaulting a high school hockey player.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Central Michigan 65, Western Michigan 55
Ohio 81, Eastern Michigan 68
Central Michigan 65, Western Michigan 55 – Healy leads Cent. Michigan past W. Michigan 65-55
Cameron Healy had 23 points as Central Michigan topped Western Michigan 65-55. Lamar Norman Jr. led the Broncos on Thursday night with 18 points.
Ohio 81, Eastern Michigan 68 – Sears scores 20 to lift Ohio past Eastern Michigan 81-68
Mark Sears had 20 points as Ohio got past Eastern Michigan 81-68. Nathan Scott led the Eagles on Thursday with 16 points.
Saturday
Western Michigan at Ohio, 2:00 p.m.
Eastern Michigan at Kent State, 2:00 p.m.
Michigan at (4) Purdue, 2:30 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 2:00
Notre Dame at NC State, 3:00 p.m.
(13) Michigan State at Rutgers, 4:00 Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 3:00
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(17) Maryland 67, Michigan State 62
(20) Notre Dame 68, Virginia Tech 55
(6) Michigan at Illinois, PPD
(17) Maryland 67, Michigan State 62 – Reese leads No. 17 Maryland women past Michigan State 67-62
Angel Reese had 25 points and nine rebounds, Diamond Miller added 14 points and nine rebounds and No. 17 Maryland beat Michigan State 67-62 for its fourth straight victory. Maryland’s second-leading scorer Ashley Owusu was helped off the court late in the first quarter after injuring her ankle. She was on the bench in the second half with crutches. Shyanne Sellers, getting extended minutes due to Owusu’s absence, had nine points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals for Maryland. Nia Clouden made a career-high six 3-pointers and scored 22 points for Michigan State.
(20) Notre Dame 68, Virginia Tech 55 – Miles leads No. 20 Notre Dame women past Virginia Tech 68-55
Olivia Miles scored 24 points and No. 20 Notre Dame pulled away in the second quarter and cruised to a 68-55 victory over Virginia Tech for its fifth straight win. Miles scored eight of Notre Dame’s 16 second-quarter points for a 34-24 lead at the break. Virginia Tech pulled to 50-43 with 7:34 remaining in the game but didn’t get closer. Maya Dodson scored six points for Notre Dame (18-4, 9-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), ending a career-high stretch of nine straight games scoring in double figures. Kayana Traylor scored 16 points for Virginia Tech (15-6, 7-3).
Saturday
Buffalo at Central Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
Miami (OH) at Western Michigan, 2:00 p.m.
Kent State at Eastern Michigan, 2:00 p.m.
Sunday
(20) Notre Dame at Florida State, 2:00 p.m.
Michigan State at Minnesota, 3:00 p.m.
(21) Iowa at (6) Michigan, 6:30 p.m.
MLB – Spring training threatened, MLB asks for federal mediator
Major League Baseball has asked a federal mediator to intervene in stalled labor negotiations that likely will put off the start of spring training. On the 64th day of a lockout, MLB Deputy Commissioner Dan Halem asked the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to enter the dispute. An agreement by the players’ association is needed for the federal conciliation service to enter talks. The union declined comment and its lawyers were expected to consult with players. There is now almost no hope spring training workouts will start as scheduled on Feb. 16. Baseball’s ninth work stoppage will soon threaten opening day on March 31.
NASCAR – NASCAR goes West to LA Coliseum as warmup for the Super Bowl
NASCAR is in Los Angeles a week ahead of the Super Bowl with its wildest idea yet. The exhibition Clash has always been the unofficial season-opening NASCAR version of the Pro Bowl. For the firs time, it has been moved out of Daytona Beach, Florida, and will instead be staged at the Coliseum in a made-for-Fox Sports spectacular. A temporary quarter-mile track has been built inside the iconic venue. The race on Sunday night will also mark the debut of the Next Gen car, a project several years in development that was delayed a season by the pandemic.
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Saturday
Women’s Basketball
Ancilla College at Lake Michigan College, 1:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Ancilla College at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m.
Olympics – Chen sharp in team competition
Three-time men’s figure skating world champion Nathan Chen has delivered a strong short program to open the team competition at the Beijing Games. That gets the Americans off to a good start in their pursuit of a third straight medal in the event. Chen opened with a big quad flip and hit his difficult quad lutz-triple toe loop combination to deliver the highest score among the men Friday and give the U.S. the maximum 10 points. Reigning Olympic silver medalist Shoma Uno was second to give Japan nine points. Eighteen-year-old Mark Kondratiuk was third for the Russian Olympic Committee, which is favored to win the team event.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Girls Basketball
St. Joseph 54, Lakeshore 43
The Lady Bears completed the season sweep of rival Lakeshore after a 54-43 win at the Bear Den in St. Joe. Freshman Jaslynn Ward had a game high 20 points to lead St. Joseph while Cailynn Junk had 16 points and 15 rebounds. St. Joe improves to 10-3 on the season at 5-0 in the SMAC-West. Gabriella Conway led the Lancers with 12 while Paige Lies had 10. Lakeshore drops to 6-6 overall and 2-4 in the SMAC-West.
Portage Central 45, Mattawan 42
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 49, Portage Northern 47
Kalamazoo Central 48, Gull Lake 34
BC Lakeview 45, Battle Creek Central 28
Lawrence 39, Battle Creek Academy 28
Boys Basketball
Comstock 63, Bangor 18
Wrestling
Buchanan 39, Brandywine 36
Battle Creek Central, Mattawan, Lakeshore at St. Joseph Quad
- St. Joseph 72, Mattawan 3
- St. Joseph 74, Battle Creek Central 6
- Lakeshore 71 Mattawan 8
- Lakeshore 68, Battle Creek Central 20
Boys Swimming and Diving
St. Joseph 115, Battle Creek Central 47
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m. 94.9 WSJM
Mattawan at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Loy Norrix at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Battle Creek Central at BC Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
BCS
Covert at Lake Michigan Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
Bridgman at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
Lawrence at Countryside, 7:30 p.m.
Brandywine at Berrien Springs, 7:30 p.m.
South Haven at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Eau Claire vs. Howardsville Christian, 7:30 p.m.
SAC
Watervliet at Gobles, 7:30 p.m.
Coloma at Parchment, 7:30 p.m.
Lawton at Saugatuck, 7:30 p.m.
Fennville at Martin, 7:30 p.m.
Constantine at Schoolcraft, 7:30 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Kal. Christian, 7:30 p.m.
Kal. Hackett at Delton-Kellogg, 7:30 p.m.
Wolverine
Dowagiac at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m.
Sturgis at Niles, 7:15 p.m.
Vicksburg at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m.
Plainwell at Allegan, 7:15 p.m.
Southwest 10
Marcellus at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Decatur, 7:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at Bloomingdale, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
BCS
South Haven at Buchanan, 5:30 p.m.
New Buffalo at River Valley, 5:30 p.m.
SAC
Watervliet at Gobles, 6:00 p.m.
Coloma at Parchment, 6:00 p.m.
Lawton at Saugatuck, 6:00 p.m.
Fennville at Martin, 6:00 p.m.
Constantine at Schoolcraft, 6:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Kal. Christian, 6:00 p.m.
Kal. Hackett at Delton-Kellogg, 6:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Dowagiac at Edwardsburg, 6:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Niles, 6:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Paw Paw, 6:00 p.m.
Plainwell at Allegan, 6:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Marcellus at Hartford, 6:00 p.m.
White Pigeon at Decatur, 6:00 p.m.
Cassopolis at Mendon, 6:00 p.m.
Centreville at Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m.
Comstock at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
Boys Basketball
Benton Harbor vs. Detroit Edison, 5:00 p.m. (at Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids)
Lakeshore at Coal City (IL), 5:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Benton Harbor at Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills, 12:00 p.m.
Wrestling
SMAC Conference Tournament at St. Joseph, 9:00 a.m.
BCS Conference Tournament at Buchanan, 9:00 a.m.
Southwest 10 Conference Tournament at Decatur, 9:00 a.m.
SAC Conference Tournament at Centreville, 9:00 a.m.
This week’s Midwest-Family Player of the Week is Ryan Young, a senior from Buchanan High School and member of the boys varsity basketball team.
Last season, Young broke his ankle in the second game of the season and spent the next 8-9 months rehabbing.
This season, Young is more than making up for missing his junior season.
After Buchanan started the season on a slow 1-5 start, Young has helped the Bucks quickly turn things around, now winning their previous 6 games to bring them above .500, and peaking at the right time. A major part of the team’s turnaround has been the incredible performances of Ryan Young.
Last week:
1/25 vs Constantine: 21 points and 13 rebounds. W 64-33
1/26 @ Michigan Lutheran: 41 points and 25 rebounds. W 76-38
1/28 vs Berrien Springs: 31 points and 21 rebounds. W 61-36
Young’s 41 points against ML is tied for the 4th highest point total in Buchanan history.
Ryan has been a member of the Varsity team for 3 seasons and also participates in Cross Country.
To hear more about Ryan and the Bucks’ success, listen to his conversation with Jordan Jensen, below!
Now that the saga is over, let’s go back and see the timeline of what happened, and more importantly, how to feel about Jim Harbaugh returning for the 2022 season.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
(13) Michigan State 65, Maryland 63
Michigan 85, Nebraska 79
Northern Illinois 75, Western Michigan 56
Central Michigan 78, Bowling Green 74
Toledo 86, Eastern Michigan 66
(13) Michigan State 65, Maryland 63 – Hall rescues No. 13 Michigan State in 65-63 win over Terps
Malik Hall made a driving layup with 1.9 seconds left, and No. 13 Michigan State survived a second-half rally by Maryland to beat the Terrapins 65-63. Hall led the Spartans with 16 points, and Joey Hauser and Marcus Bingham Jr. had 10 apiece as Michigan State followed a home win over rival Michigan by doing just enough against the underachieving Terps. Eric Ayala scored 15 points and Donta Scott had 14 for Maryland, which rallied from a 15-point second half deficit to tie the score twice within the final three minutes. Standout freshman Max Christie was held to seven points for the Spartans.
Michigan 85, Nebraska 79 – Michigan scores last 6 points to beat Nebraska 85-79
Hunter Dickinson led Michigan with 26 points and the Wolverines scored the last six points of the game to beat Nebraska 85-79. C.J. Wilcher’s two free throws for Nebraska tied the game at 79 with 1:20 remaining. DeVante’ Jones answered with a layup and then forced a turnover on the ensuing possession. Eli Brooks and Jones each made a pair of free throws to end it. Michigan (11-8, 5-4 Big Ten) rebounded from a 83-67 loss to then-No. 10 Michigan State and has won four of its last five games. Bryce McGowens scored 24 points for Nebraska (6-16, 0-11).
Northern Illinois 75, Western Michigan 56 – Northern Illinois beats Western Michigan 75-56
Trendon Hankerson, Keshawn Williams and Adong Makuoi scored 15 points apiece as Northern Illinois defeated Western Michigan 75-56. Lamar Norman Jr. led the Broncos with 24 points.
Central Michigan 78, Bowling Green 74 – Central Michigan tops Bowling Green 78-74
Cameron Healy and Kevin Miller scored 21 points apiece as Central Michigan narrowly beat Bowling Green 78-74. Myron Gordon led the Falcons on Tuesday night with a season-high 24 points.
Toledo 86, Eastern Michigan 66 – Shumate scores 24 to lead Toledo over Eastern Michigan 86-66
JT Shumate had 24 points as Toledo won its ninth straight game, rolling past Eastern Michigan 86-66. Noah Farrakhan led the Eagles on Tuesday night with 17 points.
Tonight
Notre Dame at Miami (FL), 7:00 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
New Orleans Pelicans 111, Detroit Pistons 101
Chicago Bulls 126, Orlando Magic 115
Pelicans 111, Pistons 101 – Ingram has 26, Pelicans rally for 111-101 win over Pistons
Brandon Ingram scored 26 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 13 points and 13 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Detroit Pistons 111-101. The Pistons, who overcame a 15-0 deficit to beat Cleveland on Sunday, led 76-61 with 7:38 left in the third quarter. But with Cade Cunningham sidelined by a hip pointer, Detroit’s Jerami Grant had 17 points in his return after missing 24 games with a thumb injury.
Bulls 126, Magic 115 – Bulls hold off Magic’s 4th quarter rally for 126-115 win
DeMar DeRozan scored a game-high 29 points, and Zach LaVine added 24, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Orlando Magic 126-115. The Bulls survived a frantic rally by the Magic midway through the fourth quarter. Wendell Carter Jr. scored 24 points to lead the Magic. The Bulls were up 113-103 with 7:38 left and failed to score a field goal in the next four minutes. The Magic tied the game, but LaVine’s baseline shot with 3:35 left snapped the Bulls’ drought and enabled them to regain a 117-115 lead. Ayo Dosunmu made two shots to highlight an 11-0 run to finish the game.
Tonight
Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Los Angeles Kings at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m.
Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks, 9:30 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(20) Notre Dame 69, (3) NC State 66
(20) Notre Dame 69, (3) NC State 66 – Dodson helps No. 20 Irish stun No. 3 Wolfpack
Grad center Maya Dodson had 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, her fourth double-double of the season, as No. 20 Notre Dame held on to beat No. 3 North Carolina State 69-66 Tuesday in an Atlantic Coast Conference thriller at the Purcell Pavilion. Freshman Olivia Miles had 13 points and reserve Sam Brunelle had 10 points off the bench to give second-year Irish coach Niele Ivey her biggest victory since taking over for Hall of Fame coach Muffet McGraw, who was in attendance.
Today
Buffalo at Eastern Michigan, 12:00 p.m.
Western Michigan at Akron, 7:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Kent State, 7:00 p.m.
NFL – Tom Brady retires after 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl titles
Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year career. He made the announcement in a long post on Instagram. Brady has long stated his desire to spend more time with his wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, and three children despite still playing at the top of his game.The 44-year-old Brady goes out after leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl title last season and NFC South championship this season.
NFL – Fired Miami Dolphins coach sues NFL, alleging racist hiring
Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores has sued the NFL and three teams, alleging racist hiring practices by the league even as it publicly condemns racism. The lawsuit seeks class-action status. Flores was fired last month by Miami after leading the Dolphins to a 24-25 record over three years. The Dolphins went 9-8 in their second straight winning season, but failed to make the playoffs during his tenure. In a statement, the NFL called the claims without merit, saying diversity is core to everything it does.
NFL – Vikings interview Giants DC Graham for coach; Harbaugh next
The Minnesota Vikings have conducted their second interview with New York Giants coordinator Patrick Graham. They have one more head coach candidate to visit with: Jim Harbaugh. Graham spent Tuesday at team headquarters. He had an initial interview Saturday over videoconference. Harbaugh has been the head coach at Michigan for the last seven seasons and is scheduled to visit the Vikings on Wednesday. Graham has also carried the assistant head coach title with the Giants. He finished his second season with the team and his 13th year as an NFL assistant.
MLB – Chances of on-time spring training start all but vanish
Whatever little chance there was of an on-time start to spring training all but vanished during a contentious 90-minute negotiating session between locked out players and Major League Baseball. Players made two slight moves during the first meeting in a week. Given the lack of urgency in talks to end a work stoppage that began Dec. 2, both sides are behaving as if it is a foregone conclusion that spring training workouts in Arizona and Florida will not start as scheduled on Feb. 16.
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Lansing Community College, PPD
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Lansing Community College, PPD
NCAASWM – Women win an appeal in dispute over ending MSU swim team
Swimmers who are trying to revive the women’s team at Michigan State University have been thrown a partial life ring by a federal appeals court. The court told a federal judge in Lansing to take another look at a request for a preliminary injunction against the school. MSU killed the swimming-and-diving program for men and women after the 2021 season, citing cost. The appeals court says Judge Hala Jarbou miscalculated the “participation gap,” a key issue when determining if federal anti-discrimination law, commonly known as Title IX, is being violated. Nearly a year ago, Jarbou had rejected a request to keep the women’s team alive with an injunction, saying she doubted the female swimmers would prevail at the end of the litigation.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
St. Joseph 44, Niles 42
Connor Wright had 12 points as St. Joe rallied from a 17 point first half deficit for a 44-42 road win over Niles. Demetrius Butler had a game high 17 points in the loss for Niles.
Michigan Lutheran 47, Howardsville Christian 44
Nick Lockman had 10 of his team high 12 points in the final quarter to help Michigan Lutheran to a 47-44 win over Howardsville Christian
Benton Harbor 87, Battle Creek Central 79
Grant Gondrezick scored 31 points for the Tigers in an 87-79 victory against former SMAC rival Battle Creek Central, Trucel Singleton added 23 for the Tigers.
Other Scores
Countryside Academy 73, River Valley 66
Lawrence 57, Lake Michigan Catholic 50
Berrien Springs 63, Andrews Academy 33
Buchanan 61, Dowagiac 36
Brandywine 65, Paw Paw 38
Holland 66, South Haven 30
Otsego 74, Gull Lake 52
Three Rivers 56, Portage Northern 53
Charlotte 58, Mattawan 54
Holt 54, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 47
Marshall 77, Portage Central 74
Harper Creek 84, Vicksburg 67
Howard City Tri-County 78, Allegan 63
Fennville 35, Coloma 29
Watervliet 58, Kalamazoo Christian 51
Lawton 67, Martin 41
Parchment 67, Constantine 21
Plainwell 62, Hopkins 46
Saugatuck 48, Gobles 47
Schoolcraft at Delton-Kellogg, 7:00 p.m.
Kal. Hackett 43, Galesburg-Augusta 34
Mendon 60, Bangor 34
Cassopolis 88, Hartford 54
Centreville 68, Decatur 41
Girls Basketball
St. Joseph 45, Niles 37
Cailynn Junk had a game high 15 points, including 6 in the final quarter to help St. Joe hold off Niles 45-27. Amara Palmer had 13 for Niles
Hartford 47, Cassopolis 33
Alexis Snodgrass scored 19 points while Vanessa Delarosa scored 12 in Hartford’s 47-33 win over Cassopolis.
Other Scores
Battle Creek Central 47, Benton Harbor 31
Michigan Lutheran 47, Howardsville Christian 20
Holland 45, South Haven 25
Otsego 54, Gull Lake 46
Holt 65, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 15
Kalamazoo Central 69, Muskegon Reeths Puffer 65
Marshall 42, Portage Central 25
Coldwater 47, Three Rivers 22
Plainwell 37, Hopkins 32
Coloma 42, Fennville 18
Vicksburg 56, Harper Creek 29
Kalamazoo Christian 52, Watervliet 49
Lawton 39, Martin 36
Schoolcraft 56, Delton-Kellogg 9
Kal. Hackett 32, Galesburg-Augusta 19
Mendon 60, Bangor 25
Centreville 56, Decatur 35
Tonight – (Weather Permitting)
Boys Basketball
Michigan Lutheran at Lake Michigan Catholic, 7:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Constantine at Bronson, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Benton Harbor at New Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
Watervliet at Galesburg-Augusta, 5:30 p.m.
Wrestling
Battle Creek Central, Mattawan, Lakeshore at St. Joseph Quad, 5:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Detroit Red Wings 2, Anaheim Ducks 1 – OT
Vancouver Canucks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1
Red Wings 2, Ducks 1 – OT – Oesterle scores in OT, Red Wings beat Ducks 2-1
Jordan Oesterle scored 2:11 into overtime as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1. Dylan Larkin had a goal and an assist to help Detroit win for the second time in six games. Alex Nedeljkovic, starting for the 10th time in 11 games, had 14 saves. Rickard Rakell scored for Anaheim, and John Gibson finished with 26 saves. The Ducks snapped a two-game win streak. In the extra period, Oesterle one-timed a feed off a faceoff from Larkin for his first goal with Detroit.
Canucks 3, Blackhawks 1 – Halak, Boeser help Canucks top Blackhawks 3-1
Jaroslav Halak made 20 saves, Brock Boeser scored and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1. Alex Chiasson and Luke Schenn also scored for Vancouver, which had dropped four of five. The Canucks managed just 15 shots on goal in a 1-0 overtime loss at Calgary on Saturday night. Connor Murphy scored for the Blackhawks, and Marc-Andre Fleury made 29 stops. Playing without captain Jonathan Toews, who missed his second straight game because of a concussion, Chicago lost for the sixth time in seven games.
NHL – 3 former Blackhawks to help team with GM search
Former Chicago Blackhawks forwards Eddie Olczyk, Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp have agreed to help the team in its search for a new general manager. Blackhawks CEO Danny Wirtz says Olczyk, Hossa and Sharp “are respected hockey minds who have great knowledge of the game.” Mike Forde, the executive chairman of Sportsology and a former executive with Chelsea F.C., also is advising the team on the opening. The team plans to start interviewing candidates this week.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
(9) Duke 57, Notre Dame 43
(9) Duke 57, Notre Dame 43 – Freshmen Banchero and Griffin lead No. 9 Duke rout of Irish
Freshman Paolo Banchero had 21 points, fellow classmate A.J. Griffin added 13 and each had a team-high nine rebounds as No. 9 Duke handed Notre Dame its first home loss of the season in a 57-43 Atlantic Coast Conference rout. The Blue Devils (18-3, 8-2 ACC) pulled into a first-place tie with idle Miami with their fourth straight victory for coach Mike Krzyzewski, who is retiring at the conclusion of the season and was making his final appearance at the sold out Purcell Pavilion against protege Mike Brey, whose Irish saw their nine-game home win string end.
Tonight
(13) Michigan State at Maryland, 7:00 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 6:00
Northern Illinois at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Bowling Green at Central Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Toledo at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Nebraska at Michigan, 9:00 p.m. News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 8:30
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Indiana Pacers 122, Los Angeles Clipper 116
Pacers 122, Clippers 116 – Jackson’s breakout game sends Pacers past Clippers 122-116
Rookie forward Isaiah Jackson scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his first career double-double and led the Indiana Pacers past the Los Angeles Clippers 122-116. Both totals were season highs for Jackson. Duane Washington Jr. added 16 points and made all four of his 3-pointers in the fourth quarter. The Clippers were led by Amir Coffey with 27 points and Reggie Jackson with 21. Los Angeles went 4-4 on its road trip. The Clippers were up 88-82 early in the fourth but gave up 12 straight points and never led again.
Tonight
New Orleans Pelicans at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(6) Michigan 65, (5) Indiana 50
Northern Illinois 61, Western Michigan 47
(5) Michigan 65, (5) Indiana 50 – Michigan women beat top-5 opponent for 2nd time this season
Naz Hillmon scored 21 points, Emily Kiser grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds and No. 6 Michigan beat fifth-ranked Indiana 65-50 for its second win over a top-five opponent this season. Michigan scored the opening nine points of the game and never trailed to knock the Hoosiers out of sole possession of first place in the Big Ten Conference. The Wolverines had never beaten a top-five team at home, but did win at then-No. 5 Baylor in overtime on Dec. 19.
Tonight
(3) NC State at (20) Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m.
NFL – New Chicago Bears coach and GM focus on making big changes
New Bears head coach Matt Eberflus and GM Ryan Poles are focused on laying a foundation for future success whether it’s by installing a new 4-3 defense or with a different offense under new coordinator Luke Getsy. The top two Bears decision makers met with reporters on Monday for the first time and gave their vision of where the team needs to go in the 2022 season, with a heavy emphasis on quarterback Justin Fields. Matt Nagy was fired as coach and Ryan Pace as general manager after the 6-11 season.
NFL – Tom Brady says he’s still evaluating his future plans
Tom Brady says he’s still evaluating his future and the seven-time Super Bowl champion isn’t ready to make a decision about retirement. Speaking on his SiriusXM podcast, Brady said: “I think when the time is right, I’ll be ready to make a decision, one way or the other.” The 44-year-old quarterback has already stated a desire to spend more time with his wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, and three children. He’s under contract for 2022 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is coming off one of the best seasons in his 22-year career. “I understand my decision affects a lot of people’s lives so when that decision comes, it’ll come,” Brady said.
MLB – MLB lockout talks to resume Tuesday as spring training nears
Baseball labor negotiations are set to resume Tuesday, just over two weeks before the scheduled start of a spring training that’s threatened by a lockout. The sport’s ninth work stoppage began Dec. 2 after the expiration of a five-year labor contract. The sides did not meet again on the central economic issues until Jan. 24, when players withdrew their proposal for more liberalized free agency. Management responded the following day by withdrawing its proposal for more limited salary arbitration. Tuesday’s session will be the first on the central issues since then and the sides are apart on many economic proposals.
FanDuel, United Center announce plans for sportsbook lounge
Online gaming company FanDuel Group and the United Center have announced plans to open a FanDuel Sportsbook lounge inside the arena. The venture needs approval from the Illinois Gaming Board. It would bring sports wagering inside the home of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks. The announcement Monday said plans for the FanDuel Sportsbook at the United Center include a two-story venue adjacent to the arena’s atrium. It would be equipped with state-of-the-art viewing and sports wagering technology.
NWSL – NWSL players to get higher salaries, insurance under 1st CBA
The National Women’s Soccer League Players Association said Monday night that it has agreed to its first-ever collective bargaining agreement. The CBA must still be approved by the NWSL’s Board of Governors, but it comes as players are expected to report to team training camps on Tuesday. The CBA runs through the 2026 season. Among the provisions is a minimum salary of $35,000, which is a nearly 60% increase, with 4% yearly raises. All players also will see eight weeks paid parental leave, retirement fund contributions, life and health insurance and housing.
WNBA – AP Source: Stewart, Loyd staying with Seattle Storm
Breanna Stewart and Jewell Loyd have agreed to return to Seattle, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday night because no official announcement has been made. Free agents can’t officially sign with teams until Tuesday. People with knowledge of other free agent deals told the AP that Angel McCoughtry is heading to Minnesota; Stefanie Dolson is coming home to New York; Tiffany Hayes is re-signing with Atlanta; Elizabeth Williams is going to Washington, Emma Meesseman is joining Chicago and Courtney Williams is heading back to Connecticut. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because deals can’t be finalized until Tuesday.
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Dowagiac 49, Niles 42
Sturgis 81, Marshall Academy 33
West Michigan Aviation Academy 66, Saugatuck 32
Girls Basketball
Lakeshore 73, Berrien Springs 22
Lawrence 33, Lake Michigan Catholic 32
Buchanan 44, Michigan Lutheran 34
Brandywine 58, River Valley 18
Coloma 27, Gobles 26
Niles 52, Dowagiac 42
Kalamazoo Central 81, Loy Norrix 44
Sturgis 69, Marshall Academy 15
Tonight
Boys Basketball
BCS
Lake Michigan Catholic at Lawrence, 7:00 p.m.
Howardsville Chr. at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
Countryside Academy at River Valley, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Battle Creek Central at Benton Harbor, 7:00 p.m.
St. Joseph at Niles, 7:00 p.m.
Andrews Academy at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Buchanan at Dowagiac, 7:15 p.m.
Brandywine at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m.
Holland at South Haven, 7:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Three Rivers at Portage Northern, 7:15 p.m.
Plainwell at Hopkins, 7:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Charlotte, 7:00 p.m.
Holt at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Marshall, 7:00 p.m.
Vicksburg at Harper Creek, 7:00 p.m.
Howard City Tri-County at Allegan, 6:30 p.m.
SAC
Fennville at Coloma, 7:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Kalamazoo Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Lawton at Martin, 7:00 p.m.
Constantine at Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Gobles at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Delton-Kellogg, 7:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Kal. Hackett, 7:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Mendon at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Cassopolis at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
Bloomingdale at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m.
Marcellus at Comstock, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at Decatur, 7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
BCS
Howardsville Chr. at Michigan Lutheran, 6:00 p.m.
Non-Conference
Benton Harbor at Battle Creek Central, 5:45 p.m.
Niles at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
South Haven at Holland, 7:00 p.m.
Otsego at Gull Lake, 7:15 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Holt, 7:00 p.m.
Muskegon Reeths Puffer at Kal. Central, 5:45 p.m.
Marshall at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
Three Rivers at Coldwater, 7:00 p.m.
Allegan at Howard City Tri-County, 6:00 p.m.
Hopkins at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m.
SAC
Coloma at Fennville, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at Watervliet, 7:00 p.m.
Martin at Lawton, 7:00 p.m.
Parchment at Constantine, 6:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
Kal. Hackett at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Bangor at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Hartford at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
White Pigeon at Bloomingdale, 7:30 p.m.
Comstock at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
Decatur at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Basketball AP Rankings
Boys Basketball
Division 1
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Detroit King (5) (10-1) 75
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Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (10-2) 70
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Muskegon (10-0) 62
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Grand Rapids Northview (10-0) 57
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Detroit Catholic Central (8-3) 50
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Detroit Cass Tech (11-2) 50
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Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (8-3) 41
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Detroit U-D Jesuit (7-4) 41
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Warren De La Salle (9-3) 33
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Rockford (11-1) 26
Others receiving votes: Ann Arbor Huron 24, Hamtramck 22, Detroit Renaissance 17, North Farmington 12, Grand Blanc 6, River Rouge 6, Grand Haven 5, East Lansing 2, Gibraltar Carlson 1.
Division 2
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Williamston (3) (12-0) 73
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Hudsonville Unity Christian (12-0) 65
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Grand Rapids Catholic Central (2) (12-1) 58
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Ferndale (8-2) 56
5. Parchment (12-0) 53
- Croswell-Lexington (12-0) 51
7. Benton Harbor (11-1) 48
8. Marshall (11-1) 39
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Warren Michigan Collegiate (11-0) 38
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Freeland (11-0) 21
Others receiving votes: Onsted 20, Romulus Summit Academy 19, Grand Rapids West Catholic 14, Carrollton 13, Battle Creek Pennfield 8, Ovid-Elsie 8, Olivet 6, Standish Sterling Central 5, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 3, Grand Rapids Christian 2.
Division 3
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Flint Beecher (4) (9-1) 74
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Menominee (1) (11-1) 69
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Traverse City St. Francis (9-1) 58
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Ecorse (7-1) 54
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Reese (10-2) 53
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Bad Axe (11-1) 44
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Riverview Gabriel Richard (10-0) 42
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Vandercook Lake (11-0) 41
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Benzonia Benzie Central (9-1) 40
10. Schoolcraft (9-2) 30
Others receiving votes: Ypsilanti Arbor Prep 26, Grand Rapids Covenant Christian 24, Blanchard Montabella 7, Maple City Glen Lake 5, Painesdale Jeffers 5, Elkton-Pigeon Bay Port Laker 5, Mesick 4, Napoleon 4, Centreville 4, Detroit Loyola 3, Ishpeming Westwood 3, Ottawa Lake Whiteford 2, Hemlock 2, Carson City-Crystal 1.
Division 4
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Southfield Christian (3) (10-1) 72
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Ewen-Trout Creek (2) (9-0) 67
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Rudyard (10-0) 63
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McBain Northern Michigan Christian (10-0) 61
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Powers North Central (10-1) 53
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Hillman (10-0) 46
7. New Buffalo (11-1) 38
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Munising (11-1) 33
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Bellevue (9-1) 31
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Onaway (9-0) 24
Others receiving votes: Wyoming Tri-unity Christian 23, Genesee Christian 20, Ellsworth 15, Eau Claire 13, Buckley 12, Lake Leelanau St Mary 7, Deckerville 7, Colon 4, Clarkston Everest Catholic 4, Wakefield-Marenisco 3, River Valley 2, Norway 2.
Girls Basketball
Division 1
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Hudsonville (4) (11-2) 72
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West Bloomfield (1) (12-1) 71
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Hartland (11-1) 64
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Midland Dow (11-1) 61
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Dearborn Divine Child (12-1) 54
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Parma Western (12-1) 49
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Rockford (12-1) 42
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Grosse Pointe North (10-1) 36
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Farmington Hills Mercy (11-2) 32
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Wayne Memorial (11-1) 23
Others receiving votes: Saline 20, Holt 12, Macomb L’Anse Creuse North 11, Byron Center 10, Battle Creek Lakeview 8, Dexter 8, East Lansing 8, Detroit Renaissance 5, Gibraltar Carlson 3, Holland West Ottawa 3, St. Clair Shores Lakeview 3, DeWitt 2, Utica 1, Haslett 1, Temperance Bedford 1.
Division 2
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Detroit Edison (4) (5-1) 74
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Grand Rapids West Catholic (1) (12-1) 70
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Frankenmuth (11-1) 68
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Redford Westfield Prep (12-1) 62
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Lansing Catholic (13-0) 62
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Newaygo (12-1) 48
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Portland (11-1) 45
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Tecumseh (12-0) 40
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Houghton (12-1) 32
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Lake Fenton (10-1) 23
(tie) Edwardsburg (13-0) 23
Others receiving votes: Ovid-Elsie 14, Otsego 12, Chelsea 10, Detroit Country Day 7, Saginaw Swan Valley 6, Romulus 4, Marine City 4, Onsted 3, Williamston 3, Sparta 1, Standish-Sterling 1.
Division 3
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Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory (5) (11-0) 75
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Kent City (13-0) 68
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Maple City Glen Lake (13-0) 67
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Sandusky (13-0) 58
5. Brandywine (12-1) 54
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Calumet (11-1) 52
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Hart (11-1) 34
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Brooklyn Columbia Central (10-2) 28
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Harbor Springs (12-1) 25
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Jonesville (7-5) 24
Others receiving votes: Lake City 15, Reese 14, Watervliet 12, Schoolcraft 12, Sanford-Meridian 11, McBain 9, Harbor Beach 8, Hemlock 6, Madison Heights Bishop Foley 6, Flint Beecher 3, Leslie 2, Traverse City St. Francis 2, Morley-Stanwood 1, Buchanan 1, Bad Axe 1.
Division 4
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Portland St. Patrick (5) (13-0) 75
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Fowler (10-1) 69
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Gaylord St. Mary (11-0) 63
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Plymouth Christian Academy (11-3) 57
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Posen (11-0) 52
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Adrian Lenawee Christian (9-3) 49
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Athens (10-1) 46
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Baraga (12-1) 40
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Carney-Nadeau (11-1) 38
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Lake Leelanau St. Mary (8-2) 28
Others receiving votes: Pickford 24, Mendon 9, Mackinaw City 9, McBain Northern Michigan Christian 8, Coleman 8, Pittsford 8, Ewen-Trout Creek 7, Saginaw Nouvel 5, Colon 3, Munising 2.
NFL – National Football League – Conference Championships
Yesterday
AFC: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Kansas City Chiefs 24 – OT
NFC: Los Angeles Rams 20, San Francisco 49ers 17
Bengals 27, Chiefs 24 – OT – Bengals top Chiefs 27-24 in OT to clinch Super Bowl trip
Evan McPherson kicked a 31-yard field goal in overtime after Joe Burrow kept his cool while leading a furious second-half comeback to get the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years with a 27-24 victory over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game. The Bengals, who will play the Rams for the NFL title, erased an 18-point deficit to take a late 24-21 lead but Harrison Butker’s 44-yard field goal as time expired in regulation sent it to overtime a week after his 49-yarder on the final play of regulation did the same against Buffalo. Vonn Bell intercepted Mahomes on the third play of overtime and Burrow and the Bengals took over.
Rams 20, 49ers 17 – Rams rally to Super Bowl with stunning 20-17 win over Niners
The Los Angeles Rams rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure a spot in the Super Bowl at their home stadium next month with a thrilling 20-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game. Travin Howard made a game-sealing interception with 1:09 to play after Jimmy Garoppolo was pressured by Aaron Donald. Cooper Kupp caught two touchdown passes from Matthew Stafford for the star-studded Rams (15-5), who began the fourth quarter down 17-7 after wasting a multitude of scoring opportunities. Los Angeles will welcome the Cincinnati Bengals in two weeks for Super Bowl 56 in Rams owner Stan Kroenke’s multibillion-dollar SoFi Stadium.
Sunday, February 13
Super Bowl 56 – SoFi Stadium – Inglewood, CA
Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Rams, 6:30 p.m.
NFL – Chicago Bears hire Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator
The Chicago Bears have hired Luke Getsy as offensive coordinator, raiding the staff of rival Green Bay to find the assistant they feel is best suited to install a successful scheme for Justin Fields. Getsy spent the past two seasons as the quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Getsy’s hire likely will be the most scrutinized selection for Matt Eberflus’ first staff in Chicago. Eberflus was hired Thursday for his first head coaching job in the NFL after he spent the past four years as Indianapolis’ defensive
NBA – National Basketball Association
Yesterday
Chicago Bulls 130, Portland Trailblazers 116
Detroit Pistons 115, Cleveland Cavaliers 105
Bulls 130, Blazers 116 – Vucevic, DeRozan help Bulls beat Trail Blazers 130-116
Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and 14 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan added 23 points and 10 assists and the Chicago Bulls overcame a slow to start to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 130-116 on Sunday. Zach LaVine had 20 points, and Ayo Dosunmu finished with 11 assists. Chicago has won three of four to improve to 31-18. C.J. McCollum had 29 points for Portland. Norman Powell added 22, and Anfernee Simons had 21.
Pistons 115, Cavaliers 105 – Bey, Cunningham key Pistons’ rally in 115-105 win over Cavs
Saddiq Bey scored 31 points, Cade Cunningham had 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons overcame a terrible start to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-105 on Sunday night. After Cleveland raced to a 15-0 lead, Detroit cut it to 55-49 at halftime, and finally took its first lead in the fourth quarter. Cunningham finished with the triple-double after failing to score in the first half. Frank Jackson added 19 points, and Isaiah Stewart had 14 points and 12 rebounds to help the Pistons end a four-game skid. Darius Garland had 24 points for Cleveland, and Evan Mobley added 18. The Cavaliers lost for the second time in 10 games.
Tonight
Los Angeles Clippers at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Anaheim Ducks at Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m.
Vancouver Canucks at Chicago Blackhawks, 7:30 p.m.
NCAAMBKB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight
(9) Duke at Notre Dame, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball
Yesterday
(20) Notre Dame 74, Boston College 61
Michigan State 61, Rutgers 45
(20) Notre Dame 74, Boston College 61 – Miles scores 30 as Notre Dame women top Boston College 74-61
Freshman Olivia Miles poured in a career-high 30 points and No. 20 Notre Dame breezed to a 74-61 victory over Boston College. Miles sank 12 of 19 shots from the floor, including 4 of 8 from 3-point range, for the Fighting Irish (16-4, 7-2 Atlantic Coast Conference). She topped her previous high of 24 points on a layup with 8:28 left in the fourth quarter, giving Notre Dame a 63-42 lead. The two teams played to a 14-14 tie after one quarter, but Miles scored nine points in the second period and the Irish took a 35-28 lead into halftime. Miles hit two 3-pointers and scored 10 in the third quarter as the Irish built a 59-40 lead heading into the final period. Cameron Swartz had 18 points and seven rebounds to pace Boston College.
Tonight
(6) Indiana at (7) Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Northern Illinois at Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Tennis – Australian Open – Nadal wins Australian Open for 21st major title
Rafael Nadal has won a men’s record 21st Grand Slam singles title with a comeback, five-set victory over second-ranked Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final. He had to do it the hard way after Medvedev won the first two sets in a final that started late Sunday local time and ended 5 hours and 24 minutes later in the early hours of Monday morning. It was the second longest Australian Open final after Novak Djokovic beat Nadal in five sets in 5 hours and 53 minutes in 2012. The 35-year-old Spaniard now has one more Slam than Djokovic and Roger Federer, his long-time rivals in the so-called Big Three. Nadal also became just the fourth man in history to win all four of the sport’s major titles at least twice.
Golf – LPGA – Ko edges Kang in Boca
Lydia Ko earned a one-shot win over Danielle Kang at the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio. Ko pulled ahead with a birdie on the 15th hole and matched scores with Danielle Kang the rest of the way, closing with a 3-under 69. Ko won for the second straight season after enduring a three-year slump. It’s the 17th victory of her LPGA Tour career. Kang closed with a 68 in her bid to win back-to-back for the second time in three years. She won the season-opening Tournament of Champions a week ago in Orlando.
Soccer – CONCACAF- US stumbles to 2-0 loss at 1st-place Canada in qualifying
Canada established itself as the dominant nation in soccer’s North and Central American and Caribbean region, taking a big step toward reaching the World Cup for the first time since 1986 with a 2-0 victory over the United States. Cyle Larin scored in the seventh minute and Sam Adekugbe added a goal in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time. Canada beat the U.S. for just the second time in 37 years. The U.S remains on track to return to the World Cup for the first tme since 2014 with wins in its remaining two home games.
MCCAA – Junior College Sports
Saturday
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College 82, Kalamazoo Valley Community College 72
Men’s Basketball
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 90, Lake Michigan College 75
MHSAA – High School Sports
Saturday
Boys Basketball
Benton Harbor 76, Chelsea 68 – OT
New Buffalo 66, Bridgman 56
Brighton 66, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 60
Galesburg-Augusta 44, Quincy 44
Girls Basketball
Bridgman 42, South Haven 22
Tonight
Boys Basketball
Dowagiac at Niles, 7:00 p.m.
Marshall Academy at Sturgis, 7:30 p.m.
West Michigan Aviation Academy at Saugatuck, 5:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Lakeshore at Berrien Springs, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan Lutheran at Buchanan, 7:30 p.m.
Brandywine at River Valley, 7:30 p.m.
Gobles at Coloma, 7:00 p.m.
Dowagiac at Niles, 5:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Kalamazoo Central, 4:15 p.m.
Marshall Academy at Sturgis, 6:00 p.m.
This week, we talk St. Joe, Lake Michigan Catholic, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Girls’ Basketball…