Avon reaches final but falls short in inaugural 7-on-7 state title
Avon Eagles shock Lakota East in a 21-20 final as Trevor Mary and Jakob Weatherspoon star on offense while making a late push for victory. Lakota East seals first state 7-on-7 crown with a late touchdown drive after Avon builds a 20-15 lead.
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Guardians host Blue Jays as Eric Lauer starts for Toronto
The Guardians return home after a nine game West Coast trip to host Toronto with Eric Lauer on the mound for the Blue Jays. Lauer has a 3-1 record and 2.29 ERA in 10 appearances this season and will face Cleveland for the second time after a 2021 no hitter bid against the Brewers. Logan Allen starts for Cleveland as the Guardians aim to rebound after a 4-5 road trip.
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Cleveland Hosts Blue Jays In Evening Clash At Progressive Field
Cleveland and Toronto square off tonight at Progressive Field with Allen facing Lauer on the mound. Channel 3 will carry the game with radio coverage on WOBL 1320 AM and 107.7 FM, WTAM 1100 AM, and WMMS 100.7 FM.
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The Prodigy Son Mike Curtis
A Maine middle schooler named Flagg drills alone in a small gym with trainer Matt MacKenzie and twin Ace watching. The scene shows quiet work ethic behind his rise to become one of the decade's top NBA prospects, without scouts or fanfare.
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NBA Draft Sets Time and Venues for Brooklyn Picks
The NBA draft will run Wednesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. at Barclays Center in Brooklyn New York. TV coverage includes ABC and ESPN on Wednesday and ESPN on Thursday with picks 49 and 58, no picks in Wednesday’s first round.
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End of season NBA moves spark wide movement
Tim Reynolds reports the NBA off season has begun with trades and coaching searches as teams plot for title contention. Kevin Durant moved to Houston while the Knicks seek a coach and Cooper Flagg nears the top draft spot amid expansion chatter and a Thunder victory parade in Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads a revamped Thunder as teams weigh futures and contending plans across the league.
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Wilkens Reflects On Brooklyn Roots And Jackie Robinson
The 87 year old Seattle legend Percy Wilkens recalls delivering groceries to Jackie Robinson in Brooklyn. He remembers Robinson’s bravery as the first Black MLB integrating player and shares how Robinson advised, You can’t let them reach you in your head. Wilkens, in Bellevue with Medina ties, looks back on a remarkable life in sports.
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