MLB Standings and Schedule Highlights
In the American League East Toronto leads with 12 20 wins and New York 10 5 also strong. Central Cleveland and Detroit trail, while Boston and Milwaukee show midtable form. In the West Oakland and Texas battle, Seattle sits behind. Minnesota and Kansas City also compete. daily games and future matchups are listed. In the National League Pittsburgh tops early, with New York and Chicago close, while St. Louis Montreal and Philadelphia chase. Thursday and Friday schedules cover cross-division matchups and key series outcomes.
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NCAA bans Wisconsin coach and two players in tourney row
The NCAA barred Wisconsin coach Jeff Laver and two Badgers from their next NCAA tournament game after the 3 3 loss to Lake Superior State. Assistant Bill Zito received a two tournament ban for any capacity for a fracas. Blaine Moore and Jason Zent also suspended.
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Orioles edge Royals as Milligan, Ripken collide in injury scare
Orioles win amid injuries with Rick Sutcliffe tossing a complete game six hitter. Billy Ripken drives in both runs before an on-field collision with Randy Milligan sends Milligan to hospital with a badly bruised face. Milligan remains overnight, Ripken OK. Sutcliffe, Kansas City native, improves to 5-0 vs hometown team.
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Royals shake up lineup as they try to halt brutal slide
Kansas City Royals overhaul lineup with Keith Miller moved to second base and Kevin McReynolds taking left field. Jim Eisenreich shifts to right with Gary Thurman, Curtis Wilkerson set at shortstop. Mike Magnante to rotation, replacing unavailable Mike Boddicker. Shumpert sent to Triple-A Omaha. Curt Young recalled.
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Braves split a pair with Bethany College in baseball doubleheader
Ottawa University defeated Bethany 7-1 in game one and lost 7-4 in game two. Shawn Morgan went 2 for 3 with two RBIs in the nightcap as Mike Hink added two hits and Brad Hase scored twice. Basler earned the win on the mound and OU improved to 5-22. They next face Mid-America Nazarene at 1 p.m. in Olathe.
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Wichita State Edges Kansas State On Ninth Infield Error
No. 4 Wichita State beat Kansas State 7-6 as Joey Jackson delivered an RBI bunt single in the ninth. Scot McCloughan opened the frame with a single and scored when Kansas State third baseman Kevin McMullin threw away Jacksons bunt. Jaime Bluma earned the win to move Shockers to 36-7 and their fifth straight victory. Jeff Stewart took the loss for K State.
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Debut season shoots Johanning into national spotlight
Scott Hollister profiles Stan Johanning, a Baldwin High graduate who transformed into a top javelin thrower at the University of Michigan. After six months of focused lifting, he shattered a school record at Stanford with 213 8 and soon posted 221 1 at Virginia, ranking seventh in the nation.
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Heat Take On Bulls In Best Of 5 Playoff Start
Grant Long leads the Miami Heat in a playoff opener against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago. Miami, 0-14 lifetime vs. the Bulls, must adjust defenses and push scoring early, while Chicago seeks a franchise record 67 wins and home dominance at Chicago Stadium.
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Hull nets double OT winner to lift Blues
Brett Hull scored at 3:33 of the second overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 5-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks and a 2-1 series lead in the Norris Division playoff. Detroit won 5-4 in overtime over Minnesota, while Winnipeg beat Vancouver 4-2 and Edmonton topped Los Angeles 4-3. Playoffs continue with four games, including Montreal at Hartford and Boston at Buffalo. Rangers at New Jersey and Washington at Pittsburgh also on tap.
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