Embiid and Simmons lead 76ers past Heat in Game 5
Joel Embiid with 19 points and 12 rebounds and Ben Simmons 14 points and 10 rebounds pace Philadelphia as they beat Miami 104-91 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time since 2012. The win ends the Heat season and sets up a series with either Milwaukee or Boston. Meek Mill attended and the Wells Fargo Center hosted a jubilant celebration.
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al Horford
Marcus Smart
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Former Jayhawks lead and hoop highlights across playoffs
Embiid posted 19 points and 12 rebounds for Philadelphia as Dallas veteran Morris added 10 points for Boston in the postseason. The Miami and Milwaukee clashes produced a tight finish with Boston taking a 3-2 series edge while Giannis struggled for 16 points.
Mary Ann’s son overcomes early health hurdles to excel
Mary Ann describes her son Quinton’s early health challenges starting at six months with tremors that led doctors to diagnose cerebral palsy and later autism. He received extensive therapies and classroom support, becoming a National Honor Society student who excels despite left handedness due to right side challenges.
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Relentless Graham Helps Free State Rally to Victory
Free State pitcher Ethan Bradford struck out nine over six innings as Quinton Graham delivered a bases clearing three run double in the third inning to erase a 3-0 deficit. Jaxson Webb and Jake Rittman added two-run doubles as Free State won their fourth straight game, 9 to 7 over Lawrence.
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Lions edge Cougars on wind affected set pieces
LHS women secure 1-1 draw with Free State after Anna Chieu header from Duncan corner, while Brooke Haley heads in a free kick for the Cougars. Cimone Fuller steps in as varsity goalie with Mo sakowski injured, facing swirling wind and a 6:30 p.m. home match versus Olathe North. Duncan notes wind influence on free kicks and corners as key to recent Lions’ set pieces.
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Anna Chieu
Brooke Haley
Cimone Fuller
Victoria Mosakowski
Free State falls to SMW on late goal
SMW earned a road win as Sydney Leslie beat Free State keeper Kaelyn Weiss in the 64th minute with a one-on-one setup after a ball into the box. FSHS created few opportunities, while coach Lawrence praised the effort and said the game was close with high possession for most of the match. FSHS hosts Olathe West on Thursday.
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Lions win 8 0 as Zoe Brewer shines on mound and at plate
Zoe Brewer struck out 10 and went 2 for 4 as Lawrence High blanked Leavenworth 8 0. Angelina Harjo Abby Monroe and Karly Johnson each had two hits, Sammy Williams drove in two runs, and Lawrence improves to 6 7 with a home doubleheader against Gardner Edgerton set for Thursday at 4 15 p m. The Lions also head to the Sunflower League tournament at 9 a m Thursday at the College Boulevard Activity Center. Bishop Seabury’s Ella Blake won the 200 and 500 free at the Topeka West Invite with a state qualifying 2 02 35 in the 200 free.
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Sammy Williams
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Ryan Logan
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Bishop Seabury Academy
Ella Blake
Blake
LHS Tennis Edges Bonner Springs 5-4 In Close Duel
LHS earned a 5-4 boys tennis victory over Bonner Springs by sweeping two doubles matches. Remington Eakin and Drew Dean won 6-0 at No 2 doubles, while Anthony Ramos and Johnny Wetzel won 6-3 at No 3 doubles. Eakin and Stephen Teska also recorded 6-0 wins in their singles matches.
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Anthony Ramos
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Lions fall to Olathe South in baseball, 10-6
Devin Lauts hit a solo homer in the sixth as Lawrence High fell 10-6 to Olathe South. Lauts Austin Quick Garrett Romero and Payton Cummins each had two hits. The Lions (5-8) aim to rebound vs Shawnee Mission West at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the 3&2 Baseball Complex.
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Baseball Scoreboard Showcases Mixed Results Across Leagues
The American League East standings list Boston atop with a .773 mark, followed by Toronto and New York, while Central and West divisions feature Cleveland, Detroit, and Houston leading, with multiple games noted. Tuesday and Wednesday schedules include numerous matchups across Oakland, Seattle, Chicago, and New York, with several games postponed and others culminating in decisive scores.
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Orioles Claim Peterson as Ynoa DL Moves Trim Roster
In MLB transactions the Baltimore Orioles claimed INF/OF Jace Peterson off waivers from the New York Yankees and moved RHP Gabriel Ynoa to the 60 day DL. The Chicago White Sox placed OF Avisail Garcia on the 10 day DL and recalled OF Daniel Palka. The Minnesota Twins recalled RHP Tyler Duffey. The Miami Marlins sent RHP Dan Straily to Jacksonville for rehab. The Rockland Boulders signed RHP David Palladino. Trois-Rivieres Aigles released three RHPs. In the NFL the Carolina Panthers exercised their fifth year option on LB Shaq Thompson.
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Kansas tight ends hope Sosinski and Saunders spark KU offense
Sosinski returns to football at KU after transferring from South Mountain CC. QB Carter Stanley notes his progress and midseason target potential. KU also relies on Beaty to integrate Florida State transfer Mavin Saunders, a 6-5 256-pound junior, plus Hudson Hall and Caperton Humphrey as potential H-back options ahead of the season.
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