Sports

Nikola Jokic’s beautiful game at heart of Nuggets’ Game 1 win: “That’s how I learned to play basketball”

10 months ago By Mike Singer The Denver Post

Nikola Jokic had already decoded Miami’s vaunted zone defense for a Game 1 triple-double, but there was still another basketball lesson to digest. Most of Denver’s locker room had cleared out after the Nuggets’ 104-93 win when an assistant coach grabbed a blue dry-erase board marker and headed to Jack White’s locker – the stall stationed directly to Jokic’s right.

Read more about Nikola Jokic’s beautiful game at heart of Nuggets’ Game 1 win: “That’s how I learned to play basketball”

‘Veteran young guy’ Gleyber Torres showing Yankees signs of leadership

10 months ago By Gary Phillips New York Daily News

Only 26 years old, Gleyber Torres doesn’t consider himself a veteran. “I feel the same younger way,” the six-year pro told the Daily News, but he’s no longer among the Yankees’ youngest players.

Read more about ‘Veteran young guy’ Gleyber Torres showing Yankees signs of leadership

Rays are kicking butt but can hear approaching footsteps in AL East

10 months ago By John Romano Tampa Bay Times

By now, they should be cruising. All line drives and high-fives.

Read more about Rays are kicking butt but can hear approaching footsteps in AL East

Athletics believe a move to Las Vegas is worth the gamble, will pay off

10 months ago By Bill Shaikin Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — John Fisher has been thinking a lot about tourists lately. Las Vegas runs on tourists.

Read more about Athletics believe a move to Las Vegas is worth the gamble, will pay off

Mike Moustakas returns as Kansas City Royals face Rockies: What to know about next series

10 months ago By Jaylon Thompson The Kansas City Star

The Kansas City Royals return to Kauffman Stadium to begin a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. The weekend will highlight a special cause as Kauffman Stadium serves as the venue for the annual Big Slick celebrity softball game.

Read more about Mike Moustakas returns as Kansas City Royals face Rockies: What to know about next series

Swim team awards handed out

10 months ago By David Miller Rellimd43@gmail.com

Members of the Ponca City High School and the Ponca Sailfish swim teams received special awards during an awards dinner held Wednesday night. Coach Heather Harris highlighted the year, which shows both teams making significant strides forward.

Read more about Swim team awards handed out

OU softball: Talented pitchers awaiting Sooners at Women’s College World Series

11 months ago By Tarik Masri The Norman Transcript, Okla.

May 30—Carrying the NCAA’s all-time record for consecutive wins carries a big target on your back. As Oklahoma gets set to climb the final hill on its way to defending back to back national titles, every opponent will be waiting to trip them up.

Read more about OU softball: Talented pitchers awaiting Sooners at Women’s College World Series

Yankees rain offense again in another 10-run explosion that KO’s Mariners

11 months ago By Randy Miller Nj.com

SEATTLE — Center fielder Harrison Bader going on the injured list with a hamstring strain and first baseman Anthony Rizzo missing another game with a sore neck didn’t faze the Yankees. With half of their lineup hurt, the bats are as hot as they’ve been all season.

Read more about Yankees rain offense again in another 10-run explosion that KO’s Mariners

Chris Kiser commits to Michigan

11 months ago By News Staff

Ponca City wrestler Christopher Kiser has made a commitment to wrestle for the NCAA Division I Michigan Wolverines. Kiser has one more year left of his high school eligibility and will be attempting to win his third consecutive Class 6A State Championship during his senior year in 2023-2024.