Graham Central Wise Region 2D final moved to 6 p.m
In Norton Virginia the Region 2D girls soccer final between unbeaten Graham and Central Wise was moved to 6 p.m. from 5 p.m. The G-Girls beat Union 3-2 in the semifinal and the Lady Warriors beat Richlands 1-0 to advance to state.
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Ohtani and Angels overpower White Sox with long homers
Shohei Ohtani hit two homers including a 459 foot shot the longest of his MLB career and drove in four as the Los Angeles Angels crushed the Chicago White Sox 12-5. Mike Trout blasted a 476 foot leadoff homer, Taylor Ward added a two run shot, and Chad Wallach homered as Angels pile on.
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It Man Wetherholt Shines for West Virginia in Big 12
West Virginia star JJ Wetherholt claimed the Big 12 Player of the Year honor and earned the nickname Hit Man and It Man for his all around impact. Mars High School coach Jason Thompson lauds his bat and leadership while Mountaineers share the Big 12 title and earn a Lexington Regional bid with an NCAA appearance set against Kentucky Ball State and a first round opponent at 7 30 p m on.
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Bluefield Softball Qualifies Six on All-Coalfield AA Team
Bluefield High School placed four players on the 2023 Glass AA All-Coalfield Conference softball first team roster and added two more on the honorable mention list. First team selections include Izzy Smith Abby Richardson Cara Brown and Madison Lawson. Honorable mentions are Sophie Hall and Grace Richardson.
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Djokovic under fire for Kosovo message at French Open
French Sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera called Djokovic's Kosovo message inappropriate and said he must not repeat it. She noted Mauresmo spoke with Djokovic and urged neutrality on court while defending human rights, as Kosovo tennis federation condemned the remarks as deplorable and inflammatory.
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Butler Jokic Lead Heat Nuggets Into Finals
Jokic and Butler reach the NBA Finals as Denver and Miami battle for the title. Jokic, drafted behind 40 players in 2014, and Butler, picked 29th in 2011, overcome long odds to headline their teams. The Nuggets rode a 12-3 West playoff run and the Heat surged through a tough path, with Spoelstra praising a resilient, special group.
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