MLB – Major League Baseball
Yesterday
Kansas City Royals 4, Detroit Tigers 3
Chicago White Sox 8, Texas Rangers 4
Milwaukee Brewers 6, Chicago Cubs 0
Royals 4, Tigers 3 – Royals win 4th straight, blank slumping Tigers 4-0
Danny Duffy pitched five scoreless innings, and the Kansas City Royals kept Detroit’s offense quiet again in a 4-0 victory over the Tigers. A day after the Royals prevailed 2-1 in a game that took 2 hours, 10 minutes, Duffy allowed four hits while striking out eight. He’s allowed one earned run in 23 innings so far this season. Hunter Dozier hit a solo homer for the AL Central-leading Royals, who have won four straight. Kansas City has allowed only three runs through the first three games of this series. The Tigers have lost nine of 10.
White Sox 8, Rangers 4 – Kopech dominant, fans 10 in 5 innings, White Sox sweep Texas
Michael Kopech struck out a career-high 10 in just five innings, José Abreu homered and drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 8-4 for their season-high fourth straight win. Kopech continued to impress after missing the 2019 season while recovering from The 24-year-old right-hander allowed one run, on a homer by David Dahl, and four hits without allowing a walk in a career-high 87 pitches. Kopech filled in for ace Lucas Giolito, who cut his finger while opening a bottle.
Brewers 6, Cubs 0 – Woodruff works 6 innings as Brewers blank Arrieta, Cubs 6-0
Brandon Woodruff outdueled Jake Arrieta with six dominant innings, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Woodruff allowed two hits, struck out eight and walked two in his first win in 11 career appearances against Chicago. Luis Urías hit a two-run single during Milwaukee’s five-run ninth, helping the Brewers close out a 5-1 road trip. Chicago finished with four hits on a cold, windy day at Wrigley Field. Arrieta kept the Cubs in the game with six innings of two-hit ball.
Today
Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, 1:10 p.m. 94.9 WSJM/103.7 Cosy-FM 12:50
Chicago Cubs at Atlanta Braves, 7:00 p.m.
White Sox are off
MLB – Cubs reliever Ryan Tepera gets suspension reduced to 2 games
Chicago Cubs reliever Ryan Tepera has had his three-game suspension for throwing at Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff reduced to two games. His suspension starts with today’s series finale against the Brewers. Tepera threw a pitch behind Woodruff in the fifth inning of Chicago’s 3-2 victory at Milwaukee on April 13. Cubs catcher Willson Contreras had been plunked earlier in the game, and Tepera said he wanted to send a message because he felt his team had been hit too often in the past couple of years. Tepera also was fined.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Indiana Pacers 131, Orlando Magic 112
Pacers 131, Magic 112 – Magic rookie Cannady’ breaks ankle in loss to Pacers
Malcolm Brogdon scored 24 points and the Indiana Pacers used a big third quarter to rout short-handed Orlando 131-112 on Sunday night in a game marred by Magic rookie Devin Cannady’s gruesome ankle injury. Cannady suffered an open fracture of his right ankle in the first quarter when he landed awkwardly while trying to contest Edmond Sumner’s layup. The former Princeton star was set for surgery Sunday night. Playing less than 24 hours after rallying to beat Detroit, the Pacers had a 41-20 edge in the third quarter to cruise to their third straight victory. Indiana remained a game behind Charlotte for eighth place in the Eastern Conference.
Tonight
Atlanta Hawks at Detroit Pistons, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat, 8:00 p.m.
NHL – Blackhawks announce 3-year extension with D Riley Stillman
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a three-year contract extension with defenseman Riley Stillman. The contract runs through the 2023-24 season and carries an annual cap hit of $1.35 million. The 23-year-old Stillman was acquired in a multiplayer trade with Florida on April 8. He has 16 hits and eight blocked shots in six games with Chicago. Stillman was selected by Florida in the 2016 NHL draft. He appeared in 34 games with the Panthers last season, finishing with five assists. He also skated in three playoff games last year.
NCAAFB – Central Michigan QB seriously injured in off campus shooting
An off-campus shooting has left Central Michigan University quarterback John Keller and another student hospitalized for injuries. The Isabella County Sheriff’s Office says officers were dispatched early Saturday near campus for reports of a shooting. A fight had broken out in an apartment and suspects began firing. Authorities say two students, ages 20 and 23, were injured. University President Bob Davies says in an email to students on Sunday that the victims were Keller and senior Tyler Bunting. Keller remains in serious condition. Bunting is in stable condition. Authorities say they have received video and other information on the shooting. No one is in custody.
NASCAR – Keselowski claims 6th win at Talladega with overtime pass
Brad Keselowski did it exactly right this time and finally got that last-lap victory, winning in overtime Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. Keselowski is the ninth driver to win through 10 NASCAR Cup races this season and avenged the embarrassing Team Penske gaffe in the season-opening Daytona 500 when he and teammate Joey Logano triggered a last-lap crash as Keselowski tried to pass Logano for the victory. Keselowski led just one lap, the last one.
NASCAR – Phelps: NASCAR not considering requiring COVID vaccinations
NASCAR isn’t considering mandating its competitors be vaccinated against COVID-19 and President Steve Phelps says making it a requirement is a “slippery slope.” Phelps said before Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway that he does feel it is important for people to get vaccinated. Bubba Wallace recently partnered with Novant Health to address the hesitancy some have about getting vaccinated. He and Denny Hamlin are among the very few NASCAR drivers who have publicized receiving their shots.
NCAAWBB – Kim Mulkey leaves Baylor, takes over as LSU coach
Hall of Fame coach Kim Mulkey has left Baylor to return home and take over the LSU women’s basketball team. The school announced the move Sunday. Mulkey, who won three national championships at Baylor, is a native of Tickfaw, Louisiana. She helped Baylor win the 2019 NCAA championship, and the Bears lost in the regional finals to UConn last month. Mulkey replaces Nikki Fargas, who stepped down earlier this week. In 21 years as the head coach at Baylor, Mulkey led the Lady Bears to four Final Fours, winning three national titles. Her teams reached the Elite Eight six times and the Sweet 16 on five other occasions.
Horse Racing – Louisville looks to rebound with Kentucky Derby back in May
The Kentucky Derby is back on the first Saturday in May, slowly bringing with it the sights, sounds and rituals familiar to Louisville. And local officials and business owners are hopeful that translates into better cash flow after the coronavirus pandemic upended the Derby’s schedule last year. Some Derby activities have returned, and attendance capacity at Churchill Downs could approach 60% in certain areas. This year’s economic impact on the region is estimated at $34.6 million, less than a tenth of the normal revenue that the event generates. But the Derby buzz is once again humming around Louisville.
ALF – 78,113 attend Australian Rules match to set pandemic record
More than 78,000 Australian Rules football fans have crowded the Melbourne Cricket Ground to watch an Australian Football League match between Collingwood and Essendon. It’s the biggest crowd for a sports event since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The crowd of 78,113 topped the 67,000 who attended a Twenty20 cricket international between India and England at Ahmedabad last month.
Olympics – Tokyo Olympics: More tests, no quarantine in updated rules
Tokyo Olympic organizers this week are to unveil additional plans to explain how 15,400 Olympic and Paralympic athletes can compete in Japan when the games open in three months. This comes as Tokyo and Osaka and several other areas have been placed under a third state of emergency as coronavirus cases surge. Japan has attributed about 10,000 deaths to COVID-19. Organizers are expected to announce daily testing for athletes. They are also expected to drop a 14-day quarantine requirement to allow athletes to train when they arrive.
MCCAA – Junior College Sports
Yesterday
Women’s Softball
Lake Michigan College 14, Aquinas College JV 4 – Game 1
Lake Michigan College 18, Aquinas College JV 6 – Game 2
MHSAA – High School Sports
Today
Girls Soccer
Mattawan at St. Joseph, 6:30 p.m.
BC Central at Lakeshore, CCD
Hartford at Lake Michigan Catholic, 5:00 p.m.
Covert at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m.
South Haven at Bridgman, 5:00 p.m.
Buchanan at New Buffalo, 6:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Niles, 5:00 p.m.
Parchment at Coloma, 6:00 p.m.
Constantine at Watervliet, 5:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Lawton, 6:00 p.m.
Sturgis at Otsego, 6:00 p.m.
Paw Paw at Plainwell, 6:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft at Delton-Kellogg, 6:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Fennville, 6:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Gull Lake, 6:30 p.m.
BC Lakeview at Portage Northern, 6:30 p.m.
Portage Central at Kal. Central, 5:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Christian at BC Pennfield, 6:30 p.m.
Baseball
River Valley at Bridgman, 4:15 p.m.
Brandywine at Watervliet, 4:30 p.m.
Mendon at Cassopolis, 4:00 p.m.
Decatur at Centreville, 4:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Hartford, 4:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Comstock, 4:00 p.m.
Parchment at Constantine, 4:30 p.m.
Fennville at Gobles, 4:30 p.m.
Lawton at Saugatuck, 4:30 p.m.
Allegan at Hamilton, 4:15 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Gull Lake, 5:30 p.m.
Softball
River Valley at Bridgman, 4:15 p.m.
Coloma at Martin, 4:30 p.m.
Mendon at Cassopolis, 4:00 p.m.
Decatur at Centreville, 4:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale at Hartford, 4:00 p.m.
White Pigeon at Marcellus, 4:00 p.m.
Parchment at Constantine, 4:30 p.m.
Fennville at Gobles, 4:30 p.m.
Lawton at Saugatuck, 4:30 p.m.
Paw Paw at Battle Creek Lakeview, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Gull Lake, 5:30 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Comstock, 4:00 p.m.
Boys Golf
SMAC West Jamboree at Lake Michigan Hills (Lakeshore host), 4:00 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Lakeshore at Portage Central, 4:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
Bridgman/Lake Michigan Catholic at Comstock, 4:00 p.m.