Leonard Faces Last Chance With Royals Comeback
Leonard, ex-ace with four 20-win seasons, seeks a return with the 1986 Kansas City Royals after four knee operations and two big league innings since May 1983. He declares spring a test and aims to prove his role before the April 8 opener.
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Braves Top Royals In Grapefruit League Test
Sutter and Perez spark the Braves in a 4-1 win over Kansas City as Sutter returns from shoulder surgery with an error free eighth, Perez works two scoreless innings and picks up the victory. Horner belts a two run homer to spark Atlanta.
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Porter battles injuries in lengthy baseball career
Porter's career spanned four All-Star selections and multiple World Series appearances with Milwaukee and the Rangers. Injuries intensified by the mid 1980s, including a broken toe, broken finger, chipped thumb, and earlier collarbone and thumb injuries. He reflects on faith, resilience, and adapting to potential third-base duty for the Rangers while noting his life beyond baseball.
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Willis lifts Hawks past Nuggets in clinching road to playoffs
Atlanta center Kevin Willis matched a career high with 39 points and 21 rebounds guiding the Hawks to a 128-116 win over Denver. Dominique Wilkins scored 21 but was limited by double teams that opened Willis’s inside success as Atlanta secured a postseason berth with 17 games left.
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Wildlife Discovery Day at Pomona Reservoir Free Event
Wildlife Discovery Day, a free program at Pomona Reservoir’s Corps of Engineers office, runs Saturday from 9 a.m. with six segments on birds mammals reptiles and amphibians fish and wildlife management. Hosted by Bunnie Watkins, the event is co sponsored by the Corps State Park Authority State Fish and Game and Soil Conservation Service. For more information contact Watkins at 453 2201. Calvary Christian School Eagles beat Olathe 49 28 in Tuesday play. Ryan Lynch and Ryan Shanahan earned all tournament honors with Shanahan named MVP. Calvary finished strong, winning five of seven to end the season.
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Garnett Wellsville Openers Set for Thursday Radio
KOFO AM 1220 will air Wellsville High versus Southwestern Heights from Hutchinson at 3 p.m. KZ FM 93 will broadcast Garnett against Abilene from Salina at 6:30 p.m. Both are state tournament openers.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores From Tuesday's Games
Tuesday results feature the Dodgers beat the Reds 8-2 in 10 innings and Mets down Phillies 5-3. Detroit and Minnesota tied 6-6 in 10. Texas topped Montreal 6-2. White Sox beat Pirates 4-2. Braves 4, KC 1. Cardinals 12, Astros 7. Brewers 9, Angels 5. Padres 8, Cubs 4. Giants 8, A's 5. Yankees 4, Blue Jays 0. Boston 5, Orioles 1. Wednesday game slate lists many Florida venues with matchups including Detroit vs Boston and Pirates vs St Louis.
NBA Scoreboard and Playoff Clinches Highlight Tuesday
Seattle m4 YH Qdte L.A. Clippers-420d Golden State 460-31329 xelinched playoff berth y-clinched division five Tuesday's Games: Cleveland 112 New York 107 Avlanta 128 Denver 116 Philadelphia 101 Indiana 91 Chicago 115 New Jersey 100 Boston 116 Houston 104 L.A. Lakers 129 L.A. Clippers 108 Sacramento 192 San Antonio 120 Atlanta at New Jersey New York at Philadelphia Washington at Cleveland Indiana at Detroit Phoenix at Milwaukee Sacramento at Dallas Golden State at Utah Seattle at L.A. Clippers Thursday's Games Denver at Chicago Portland at Houston Boston at San Antonio Seattle at LA Lakers
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