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Apr. 10—A day after losing Oneil Cruz to an injury expected to keep the shortstop out four months, the Pittsburgh Pirates knew their resolve would be tested by a visit from the World Series champions.

A position player getting pitching duty means something has gone woefully wrong for his team, and that was the case for the Royals in the series opener against the Texas Rangers. But at least Nate Eaton, who has played all three outfield positions this season, knew the territory.

Apr. 9—DALLAS — In the end, the Dallas Mavericks simply wanted it more.

Nuggets coach Michael Malone did not make any promises. Even in the aftermath of Sunday’s regular-season finale, a win the team needed to feel good about itself before resuming with postseason play Sunday as the No.

Apr. 8—After a relatively slow start offensive in the first two games against Texas Tech, Oklahoma’s Haley Lee got the Sooners going at the plate early with a two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning.

Kyra Allison of Ponca City was named first team All-Oklahoma Big 7 Conference in information released recently by conference coaches. In addition three other Lady Cats were honored and three members of the Wildcats boys team also received mention.

Apr. 10—Playoff basketball is upon us.

ENID -- In a Saturday game between two old rivals, the Enid Plainsmen came away with a 10-2 win over the Ponca City Wildcats. Ponca City took a 1-0 lead in the first inning and an attempt to make it 2-0 was cut down on a play at the plate.

Apr. 8—For Oklahoma’s Tyler Guyton, making the switch from left tackle to right tackle over the last year hasn’t been easy, but it’s been far from unusual for the redshirt junior.

Apr. 9—Oklahoma State men’s basketball lost another crucial part to its front court on Sunday evening. Moussa Cisse, a 7-foot-1 center and former five-star recruit, took to his Twitter page to announce he plans to enter the transfer portal.