SRPGA – LIV Golf player Richard Bland makes senior major debut and ties for lead
Richard Bland of LIV Golf is making his senior major debut and making the most of it. Bland played bogey-free at Harbor Shores for a 64. That gives him a share of the first-round lead with Richard Green on Australia in the Senior PGA Championship. Bland was eligible last year for a one-time exemption from a European tour win in the last five years. But he was playing a LIV Golf event that week. The PGA of America honored the exemption this year. Defending champion Steve Stricker and Mike Weir were in the group two shots behind.
MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Toronto Blue Jays 9, Detroit Tigers 1
Baltimore Orioles 8, Chicago White Sox 6
Atlanta Braves 3, Chicago Cubs 0
Blue Jays 9, Tigers 1 – Gausman strikes out 10 and Blue Jays hit 3 homers in 9-1 win over skidding Tigers
Kevin Gausman struck out a season-best 10 in six innings, Daulton Varsho hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh and the Toronto Blue Jays pulled away for a 9-1 victory over the skidding Detroit Tigers. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Isiah Kiner-Falefa also went deep as the Blue Jays won for the fourth time in five games. Bo Bichette had three hits. Detroit has lost five straight. Gausman allowed one run and three hits.
Orioles 8, White Sox 6 – Orioles survive ChiSox rally, win 8-6
Jorge Mateo hit a go-ahead, three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles withstood a late Chicago comeback try and beat the White Sox 8-6 Thursday night in a game that ended on an infield fly and an interference call. Trailing 8-2 entering the bottom of the ninth , the White Sox scored four runs and closed within 8-6. With runners on first and second and one out, Andrew Benintendi hit a popup to Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson. The infield fly rule was called and umpires ruled the runner at second, Andrew Vaughn, interfered with Henderson. The runner was called out, ending the game and Chicago’s rally. Anthony Santander also homered and Adley Rutschmann added three RBIs for Baltimore, which snapped a three-game skid
Braves 3, Cubs 0 – Jarred Kelenic homers, AJ Smith-Shawver works 4 1/3 strong innings as Braves top Cubs 3-0
Jarred Kelenic hit a solo homer, rookie AJ Smith-Shawver worked 4 1/3 three-hit innings in his first start of the season and the Atlanta Braves topped the Chicago Cubs 3-0. The Braves have won two straight games and three of four after a four-game skid. Smith-Shawver, one of Atlanta’s top pitching prospects, combined with five relievers for a four-hitter. The 21-year-old right-hander, recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett for the game, struck out four and walked two. Dylan Lee (1-1) followed Smith-Shawver and struck out one in one inning for the win. Raisel Iglesias pitched a perfect ninth for his 12th save.
Tonight
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MLB – Replay out in Jays-Tigers game after power failure disrupts both broadcasts
Replay reviews were unavailable to the Blue Jays and Tigers throughout much of their game at Comerica Park because of a technical issue that affected both team broadcasts. Major League Baseball said the Detroit broadcast compound lost power just before first pitch, rendering both clubs without a broadcast feed. The commissioner’s office informed both teams that they wouldn’t be able to challenge any calls until the issue was rectified. The problem was fixed during the sixth inning. Toronto won 9-1. MLB said the issue was not unprecedented at other ballparks.
NCAA – NCAA, leagues back $2.8 billion settlement, setting stage for payments to athletes
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years. The deal also calls for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start steering millions of dollars directly to college athletes as soon as fall 2025. If approved by a judge, the payouts will go to thousands of former and current college athletes who were not allowed to earn money from endorsement and sponsorship deals dating to 2016. The Big Ten, Big 12, Atlantic Coast Conference, Southeastern Conference and Pac-12 were the defendants along with the NCAA.
NBA – 2024 NBA Playoffs – Round 3 – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Last Night
Boston Celtics 126, Indiana Pacers 110 (BOS leads 2-0)
Celtics 126, Pacers 110 – Brown matches career playoff high with 40 points, Celtics beat Pacers to take 2-0 lead
Jaylen Brown matched his career playoff high with 40 points and the Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 126-110 to open a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Brown scored 10 to help Boston run off 20 points in a row in the first half and take the lead for good. Jayson Tatum and Derrick White scored 23 points apiece. Jrue Holiday had 15 points and 10 assists for the top-seeded Celtics. They lost Game 2 in both of their previous playoff series this postseason. Pascal Siakam scored 28 points for the Pacers. They will host Games 3 and 4 on Saturday and Monday nights.
Tonight
Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8:30 p.m. (DAL leads 1-0)
NHL – 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 3 – Conference Finals (Best of 7)
Last Night
Edmonton Oilers 3, Dallas Stars 2 – 2 OT (EDM leads 1-0)
Oilers 3, Stars 2 – 2OT – McDavid gets the winner in the 2nd OT to beat Stars 3-2
Connor McDavid scored 32 seconds into the second overtime and the Edmonton Oilers overcame their captain’s double-minor penalty in the first extra period and beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. The Stars were 0 for 3 on power plays in regulation, then couldn’t capitalize on four minutes with a man advantage after the high-stick penalty against McDavid in the opening seconds of the first overtime. Leon Draisaitl extended his playoff-opening points streak to 13 games with a goal, while Zach Hyman had a goal and an assist for the Oilers. Stuart Skinner stopped 31 shots. Tyler Seguin scored both goals for the Stars. Game 2 is Saturday night.
Tonight
Florida Panthers at New York Rangers, 8:00 p.m. (FLA leads 1-0)
NBA -Cavaliers fire coach J.B. Bickerstaff despite back-to-back playoff appearances
J.B. Bickerstaff has been fired as Cleveland’s coach despite leading the Cavaliers through a major rebuild, an injury-ravaged season and into the second round of the NBA playoffs. Bickerstaff’s dismissal came one week after the Cavs were eliminated in five games by Boston in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Cleveland played the final two games without All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell. Bickerstaff’s team made progress in each of his four seasons with Cleveland. The 45-year-old Bickerstaff went 170-159 in the regular season and 6-11 in the playoffs.
WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association – Regular Season Openers
Last Night
Chicago Sky 90, New York Liberty 81
Sky 90, Liberty 81 – Mabrey, Reese help Chicago beat New York 90-81
Marina Mabrey had 21 points, seven assists and six rebounds to help the Chicago Sky beat the New York Liberty 90-81. Angel Reese added 13 points and nine rebounds for the Sky, who got a win for first-year head coach Teresa Weatherspoon in her return to New York. Sabrina Ionescu scored 19 points while Breanna Stewart added 18 points for New York, which won its first four games and was off to its best start since the 2007 season.
Tonight
Indiana Fever at Los Angeles Sparks, 10:00 p.m.
Golf – PGA – Officer who arrested Scheffler disciplined for not having bodycam activated
Authorities say the Kentucky police officer who arrested top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler outside the PGA Championship is receiving “corrective action” for not having his body-worn camera activated when he approached the golfer’s vehicle and was allegedly dragged to the ground. Louisville police said Thursday that they don’t have footage of the initial interaction Friday between Scheffler and Louisville Detective Bryan Gillis outside Valhalla Golf Club. The golfer was arrested on charges that he injured Gillis and disobeyed commands, but Scheffler has called the incident a misunderstanding. Officials didn’t elaborate on what “corrective action” has been taken against Gillis for not having his bodycam turned on.
AHL – American Hockey League – Calder Cup Playoffs – Round 2 (Best of 5)
Tonight
Milwaukee Admirals at Grand Rapids Griffins, 7:00 p.m. (MIL leads 2-1)
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League – Kelly Cup Playoffs – Round 3 (best of 7)
Tonight
Toledo Walleye at Kansas City Mavericks, 8:05 p.m. (KCM leads 2-1)
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Yesterday
Great Lakes 7, Beloit 6
West Michigan 4, Lake County 1
Lansing 8, Fort Wayne 2
South Bend 4, Wisconsin 3
Tonight
Beloit Sky Carp at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m.
West Michigan Whitecaps at Lake County Captains, 6:35 p.m.
Lansing Lugnuts at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 6:35 p.m.
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
MHSAA – Michigan High School Athletic Association
Last Night
Baseball
Schoolcraft 7, Edwardsburg 5 – Game 1
Edwardsburg 3, Schoolcraft 2 – Game 2
Softball
Michigan Lutheran 11, Howardsville Chr. 0 – Game 1
Michigan Lutheran 14, Howardsville Chr. 0 – Game 2
Watervliet 14, Hartford 0 – Game 1
Watervliet 8, Hartford 2 – Game 2
Gull Lake 5, South Haven 1 – Game 1
Gull Lake 11, South Haven 8 – Game 2
Edwardsburg 11, Niles 2
Girls Soccer – Districts
Division 2 at Vicksburg (1st round at local sites)
Edwardsburg 4, Niles 2
Division 4 at Bridgman (1st round at local sites)
Michigan Lutheran 1, Bridgman 0
Coloma 2, Watervliet 1
Division 4 at Kal. Christian (1st round at local sites)
Kalamazoo Hackett 8, Lawton 2
Tonight
Baseball
Lawrence at Michigan Lutheran, 4:15 p.m. (DH)
Eau Claire at Our Lady of the Lake, 4:15 p.m. (DH)
Hartford at Bangor, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s at Mattawan, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Coldwater at Otsego, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Fennville at Saugatuck, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Softball
Loy Norrix at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Lawrence at Michigan Lutheran, 4:15 p.m. (DH)
Buchanan at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
River Valley at Hartford, 4:30 p.m. (DH0
Coldwater at Otsego, 4:00 p.m. (DH)
Gobles at Saugatuck, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Mendon at Kalamazoo Christian, 4:30 p.m. (DH)
Girls Soccer – Districts
Division 2 at Wayland (1st round at local sites)
Harper Creek at Hastings, 5:00 p.m.
Division 3 at Dowagiac (1st round at local sites)
Hartford at South Haven, 6:00 p.m.
Division 4 at Fennville (1st round at local sites)
Grandville Calvin Christian at Saugatuck, 6:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at Fennville, 5:00 p.m.
