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Apr. 3—This latest refinement of Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman as a bona fide impact hitter started well before the beginning of this season. For that matter, it started well before spring training. In many ways it even started before he spent the offseason making adjustments to his swing mechanics.

The Dallas Mavericks are rapidly fading out of the play-in tournament picture, and the team is now thinking about sitting stars Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic for the rest of the season, according to a report.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Ponca City Wildcats got back into the win column with a resounding 21-9 victory over Putnam City North Monday. The Wildcats scored three runs in the first inning and then added six in the second, two in the third three in the fifth and seven in the seventh for their 21 tallies.

Apr. 4—NEW YORK — Brandon Marsh stayed there, down on his hands and knees, facing third base, for a few extra seconds. He removed his helmet and leaned on it as he got to his feet. He shook his head and looked up at the sky.

The annual Jerry Runyan Wildcat Relays will be held Thursday at Sullins Stadium. Approximately 16 schools, including Ponca City are scheduled to participate.

Apr. 2—This latest refinement of Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman as a bona fide impact hitter started well before the beginning of this season. For that matter, it started well before spring training. In many ways it even started before he spent the offseason making adjustments to his swing mechanics.

ATLANTA – The tension was thick. The Mavericks’ season hung in the balance, multiple times, as Sunday’s game against Atlanta teetered through a wild conclusion to regulation and into overtime in State Farm Arena.

Apr. 3—MILWAUKEE — The 76ers looked defeated.