Sports

In the past few years I have operated under the theory that I am just a so-so fan of Major League Baseball as it exists in the 21st Century. But now almost three months into the COVID-19 related shutdown of most major sporting events I find myself experiencing a big VOID. And it has a lot to do with the American and National Leagues not playing any baseball games.

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball players ignored claims by clubs that they need to take additional pay cuts, instead proposing they receive a far higher percentage of salaries and commit to a longer schedule as part of a counteroffer to start the coronavirus-delayed season.

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Brad Keselowski has a new crew and is fighting for a new contract at Team Penske. His confidence is still intact and he’s convinced he can compete for a championship this year.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The jersey-wearing camaraderie. The scent of sizzling sausages. The buzz before a big game.

The newly hired football coach at Newkirk has Ponca City ties.

Two Ponca City Wildcat baseball players are among those who have received special honors for the 2020 season.

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players appeared likely to propose more regularseason games this year while holding to their demand for full prorated salaries, people familiar with their deliberations told The Associated Press.

With several renovations and upgrades made to Cowley College’s Ed Hargrove Softball Field over the past few years, the final touches were put on the facility with a state-of-the-art scoreboard having been recently installed.

During the past week the world of sports lost another icon when former Oklahoma State basketball coach Eddie Sutton passed away. Once I heard the news, I didn’t wonder long about the topic of my next column.

“How is Madison Birnbaum doing these days?” you might ask.