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On today's show, NFL Insider, Ian Rapoport guest hosts the show LIVE from the ThunderDome while Pat joins from Glasgow, Scotland ahead of Monday Night Raw, while Darius Butler and the boys are back in Indy to discuss all the craziness over the weekend with March Madness, and Aaron Rodgers' meeting with the Steelers in Pittsburgh over the weekend. Joining the progrum to recap all the March Madness games, some of the coaching changes, which teams left can win the tournament, and if the NIL/transfer portal era has killed the Cinderella is the host of College GameDay for both football and basketball, Rece Davis. Next, the Commissioner of the SEC, Greg Sankey joins the show to do a little victory lap as 7 of the 14 teams who made the tournament have advanced to the Sweet 16, setting a tourney record. Next, former NFL scout, NFL Network Draft analyst, and Chargers play-by-play commentator, Daniel Jeremiah joins the show to chat about his updated mock draft, what happens if Shedeur Sanders slips past #3, how many QB's are going in the first round, and much more. Later, Olympic Gold Medalist, 2x NCAA Champion, 5x All-American, and 2x Dan Hodge Trophy winner, Gable Steveson joins the show to chat about his heart breaking defeat in the 285 lb. finals and the perspective he has after the fact, what comes next for his career, a future in MMA, and his thoughts on the legacy that he left at Minnesota. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We're off the next two days for the NCAA Tournament. Enjoy all the games, we'll see you Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shane Sparks talks with Eric Larkin, past NCAA champion and Dan Hodge Trophy winner.

Spencer is from Murrysville, Pennsylvania and attended Franklin Regional High School. He was a Cadet World Champ, and the Top ranked pound-for-pound wrestling recruit in the country when he committed to the Hawkeyes. At Iowa he went on to be a 5 time All American, 3 time NCAA Champ, and 2 time Dan Hodge Trophy winner, amongst numerous other accolades, accomplishments, and awards. We got to sit down with Spencer 2 months out from his first Olympic appearance and talk shop. We discuss his career at Iowa, his mindset when he's on the mat, the Olympic qualifiers, the craziest workout he ever did, how he battled through so much injury in his career, his love for Pokemon, and a whole lot more.If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more!Find us on social media @washedupwalkonsVisit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more!

In this episode of Nittany Blues, we preview some of the position battles we're most interested in leading up to the Blue-White Game. We also discuss basketball transfer portal news, NCAA tournament predictions, and celebrate Aaron Brooks capping off a historic wrestling season by winning the prestigious Dan Hodge Trophy. Send us your questions, comments, and predictions! Visit nittanyblues.com or email nittanybluespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out our merch at shop.nittanyblues.com. Support the show at nittanyblues.com/support. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nittany-blues/support

Shane Sparks sits down with wrestling legend Mark Ironside, a Cedar Rapids native known for his remarkable career at Iowa and his dynamic role in the KXIC wrestling broadcast team. Ironside was a four-time All-American at Iowa from 1995-1998 and was a two-time NCAA champion, claiming titles in 1997 and 1998 at 134 pounds. Ironside was the 1998 Dan Hodge Trophy winner. Sparks and Ironside delve into Ironside's wrestling techniques, memorable experiences, and the profound impact of coaches like Dan Gable on his career. TimestampsWrestling Techniques and Memories with Mark Ironside (0:02)Early Wrestling Experiences and Coach's Impact (0:54)College Wrestling, Iowa Hawkeyes, and Personal Experience (5:09)Dan Gable's Coaching Style and Impact on Wrestlers (11:57)Wrestling Match and Impactful Teammates (14:58)A Wrestling Match with Moments of Frustration and Focus (21:12)Dealing with Defeat in Wrestling (24:06)The Importance of Perseverance in Wrestling (30:33)Passion, Commitment, and Drive in Wrestling (33:18)A Memorable College Wrestling Match with Gable (40:01)Wrestling National Titles and Awards (42:37)The Importance of Top Position in Wrestling (46:47)Wrestling Training and Mental Preparation (48:54)Favorite Movies, Sports Teams, Superstitions and Personal Preferences (54:37)

Bo Nickal is an American professional mixed martial artist, former freestyle and graduated folkstyle wrestler who currently competes in the UFC middleweight division. In freestyle wrestling, he claimed the 2019 U23 World Championship and the US Open National championship, and was a finalist at the 2020 US Olympic Team Trials and a Final X contestant in 2019. As a collegiate wrestler, Nickal was a three-time NCAA Division I National Champion (finalist in 2016) and a three-time Big Ten Conference champion out of Pennsylvania State University.Considered one of the most accomplished Nittany Lions of all-time, Nickal earned the 2019 Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation's most outstanding collegiate wrestler, was a two-time Schalles Award winner as the nation's best pinner and was also named the 2019 Big Ten Athlete of the Year.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

The top college wrestler in the nation is our guest this week! Michigan Wrestling star Mason Parris takes fans through his challenging journey to a national championship and the Dan Hodge Trophy (1:00) and looks ahead to some potential opportunities in the Olympics and WWE (8:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

North Carolina's Austin O'Connor became just the second multiple-time NCAA wrestling champion in school history with his second championship earlier this March in Tulsa. O'Connor finished the season undefeated and was a Dan Hodge Trophy finalist. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports.   Show Segments  0:35 - Hoops Hamilton. Is that a reference to One Crazy Summer?1:30 - Andy just instigating the wrestling public on Twitter. How dare he!? 3:30 - Kyle left Tulsa energized. But was he focused? Was he strong?  4:30 - What about Andy? He's got some concerns. 18:30 - From a tournament perspective: Kyle was wowed by Vito Arujau. 25:35 - Mason Parris looking fantastic, too.  27:00 - Keegan O'Toole wrestled a masterpiece final.  31:40 - Taking us through the Matt Ramos fall in the semis.  35:00 - Some other cool moments from Kyle and Andy, including Penn State's performance. 40:00 - The Iowa performance. 41:30 - The Oklahoma State performance. 43:00 - Shifting focus to the U.S. Open. 44:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic 45:20 - Austin O'Connor Interview 1:20:30 - The Sergeant 1:21:30 - Show Recap Subscribe to On The Mat and listen anytimeApple Podcasts | Stitcher Radio | Spreaker | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Google Podcasts | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOW And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.

North Carolina's Austin O'Connor became just the second multiple-time NCAA wrestling champion in school history with his second championship earlier this March in Tulsa. O'Connor finished the season undefeated and was a Dan Hodge Trophy finalist. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of […]

Two-time NCAA Champion Austin O'Connor of North Carolina North Carolina's Austin O'Connor became just the second multiple-time NCAA wrestling champion in school history with his second championship earlier this March in Tulsa. O'Connor finished the season undefeated and was a Dan Hodge Trophy finalist. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports. Show Segments 0:35 - Hoops Hamilton. Is that a reference to One Crazy Summer?1:30 - Andy just instigating the wrestling public on Twitter. How dare he!?3:30 - Kyle left Tulsa energized. But was he focused? Was he strong? 4:30 - What about Andy? He's qualifies some of his concerns.18:30 - From a tournament perspective: Kyle was wowed by Vito Arujau.25:35 - Mason Parris looking fantastic, too. 27:00 - Keegan O'Toole wrestled a masterpiece final. 31:40 - Taking us through the Matt Ramos fall in the semis. 35:00 - Some other cool moments from Kyle and Andy, including Penn State's performance.40:00 - The Iowa performance.41:30 - The Oklahoma State performance. 43:00 - Shifting focus to the U.S. Open.44:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic45:20 - Austin O'Connor Interview1:20:30 - The Sergeant1:21:30 - Show Recap Subscribe to On The Mat and listen anytimeApple Podcasts | Stitcher Radio | Spreaker | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Google Podcasts | RSS

NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Milwaukee Bucks 126, Detroit Pistons 117 Dallas Mavericks 127, Indiana Pacers 104 Los Angeles Clippers 124, Chicago Bulls 112 Bucks 126, Pistons 117 – Middleton leads short-handed Bucks past decimated Pistons Khris Middleton scored 34 points against the team that drafted him, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 126-117 without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee improved to an NBA-best 54-21 despite the absences of Antetokounmpo and Jae Crowder. Goran Dragic made his Bucks debut after signing with the team on March 4. Brook Lopez had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Bobby Portis added 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Jevon Carter scored 22. The Pistons got 32 points, eight rebounds and eight assists from Jaden Ivey, but lost their sixth straight game and 17th of 18. Mavericks 127, Pacers 104 – Mavericks end 4-game skid vs. Pacers to stay in playoff hunt Luka Doncic finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists just hours after his most recent technical foul and one-game suspension were rescinded and led the Dallas Mavericks past the Indiana Pacers 127-104. The Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak and moved a half-game behind the Lakers and Oklahoma City for the final two play-in spots in the Western Conference. Bennedict Mathurin had 22 points to lead the Pacers, who were missing three starters and a key backup. The Pacers have lost three straight. But after a back-and-forth first quarter, Dallas opened the second on a 14-2 run to make it 43-29. The Pacers never recovered. Clippers 124, Bulls 112 – Nicolas Batum hits 8 3-pointers, Clippers beat Bulls 124-112 Nicolas Batum got all of his season-high 24 points on eight 3-pointers, and Eric Gordon added 22 points in the Los Angeles Clippers' comfortable 124-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Kawhi Leonard scored 22 as the Clippers rebounded from an embarrassing loss to New Orleans with 20 3-pointers in an impressive outside shooting display led by Batum. Zach LaVine scored 23 points and Nikola Vucevic had 20 points and eight rebounds for the Bulls, who followed up their win over the Lakers on Sunday with a dud. NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m. Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m. NCAAWBKB – Women's College Basketball (local teams only) Last Night NCAA Tournament Elite 8 1 South Carolina 86, 2 Maryland 75                    (Greenville 1 Regional) 1 Virginia Tech 84, 3 Ohio State 74                      (Seattle 3 Regional) South Carolina 86, Maryland 75 – Boston, South Carolina women reach Final Four Aliyah Boston had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Zia Cooke scored 18 points and top-seeded South Carolina used its smothering defense to outlast second-seeded Maryland 86-75 to reach its third straight Final Four. The Gamecocks improved to 36-0 on the season with their 42nd straight win dating to last year’s NCAA title run. They’re now just two victories away from consecutive titles and the 10th undefeated season in the history of the women’s game. Maryland used a fast pace to lead in the opening period. But South Carolina turned on its trademark defense to grab control. Va Tech 84, Ohio State 74 – Va Tech women headed to 1st Final Four after topping Ohio St Elizabeth Kitley scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Georgia Amoore added 24 points and top-seeded Virginia Tech advanced to the Final Four for the first time in school history with an 84-74 win over No. 3 seed Ohio State in the Seattle 3 Regional final. Playing in its first regional final, Virginia Tech won its 15th straight game and will head to the Final Four having not lost in more than two months. The Hokies will face LSU in the national semifinals on Friday in Dallas. Taylor Mikesell led Ohio State with 25 points, but 19 of those came in the first half. Friday NCAA Tournament Final Four – American Airlines Center, Dallas 3 LSU vs. 1 Virginia Tech, 7:00 p.m. 2 Iowa vs. 1 South Carolina, 9:00 p.m. MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training Yesterday Chicago Cubs 6, Chicago White Sox 6 – TIE Today Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m. End Spring Training MLB – Tigers acquire INF Zach McKinstry in trade with Cubs The Detroit Tigers have acquired veteran infielder Zach McKinstry in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. The Tigers sent minor league right-hander Carlos Guzman to the Cubs for McKinstry, a .208 hitter with 12 homers and 43 RBIs in parts of three big league seasons. The 24-year-old Guzman went 9-6 with a 4.11 ERA in 27 games last year, finishing the season with two appearances for Double-A Erie. McKinstry, who turns 28 on April 29, broke into the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. He was traded to the Cubs for reliever Chris Martin in July. MLB – AP source: Hoerner, Cubs agree to $35 million, 3-year deal The Chicago Cubs have locked up another infielder, agreeing to a $35 million, three-year contract with Nico Hoerner. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the contract to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced. The deal begins with the 2024 season. Hoerner, who turns 26 in May, is moving back to second base this year after he was the team's regular shortstop in 2022. The Cubs signed All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson to a $177 million, seven-year contract in December. The new deal for Hoerner means the team could have its middle infield in place through the 2026 season. NFL – Lamar Jackson says he has requested trade from Ravens Lamar Jackson says he has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, saying the team “has not been interested in meeting my value.” The star quarterback said Monday in a series of tweets that he requested a trade as of March 2. On March 7, the Ravens put the nonexclusive franchise tag on Jackson and said they were still hopeful they could reach a long-term deal with him. That version of the franchise tag allowed Jackson to negotiate with other teams, but it also gives Baltimore a chance to match any agreement he makes. NFL – GMs for Packers, Jets discuss status of Rodgers trade talks Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he's not requiring a first-round pick in a potential trade sending four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets but added he'd want “fair value.” Gutekunst and Jets general manager Joe Douglas both discussed trade talks involving the 39-year-old Rodgers on Monday at the NFL annual meeting. Rodgers said March 15 during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on SiriusXM and YouTube that he intends to play for the Jets in 2023. NFL – Patriots owner Robert Kraft campaigns against antisemitism New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has launched a $25-million national ad campaign against antisemitism. The ads will be featured during popular television programs such as “The Voice” and during the NFL draft, and NBA and NHL playoffs. Antisemitism has been on the rise over the last five years. Statistics show that while Jewish people are 2.4% of the U.S. population, they are the targets of 55% of religion-motivated hate crimes. Kraft said the ads will show how non-Jewish people can stand in solidarity with their Jewish neighbors against antisemitism and all types of hate. NCAAWRE – Michigan’s Parris wins Hodge Trophy as top college wrestler Michigan heavyweight Mason Parris has been named winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation’s top college wrestler. WIN magazine announced Parris received 38 of 64 first-place votes from the selection panel. Parris went 33-0 while winning a national championship this month in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Three-time national champion Carter Starocci of Penn State finished second in the voting and four-time champion Yianni Diakomihalis of Cornell was third. Parris is the third straight heavyweight to win the Hodge Trophy. The trophy has been presented since 1995 and is named for the undefeated, three-time NCAA champion for Oklahoma from 1955-57. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Today Women's Softball Jackson College at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (Doubleheader) MHSAA – Maple City Glen Lake’s Ruby Hogan wins Michigan AP D4 POY Maple City Glen Lake’s Ruby Hogan has been named the Michigan AP Division 4 Girls Player of the Year. Hogan finished her Glen Lake career with a 91-7 varsity record, including 53-1 in the Northwest Conference. She led the program to four league titles, four districts championships, three regional titles and a state championship. She averaged 18.9 points, 5.3 assists, 5.3 steals and 4.7 rebounds per game as a senior, falling one rebound short of a triple-double in the state semifinals against Adrian Lenawee Christian. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Baseball Dowagiac 16, Marcellus 1 – Game 1 Dowagiac 11, Marcellus 2 – Game 2 Lawrence 3, Lawton 0 Softball Bloomingdale 17, Allegan 1 Girls Soccer Allegan 3, Otsego 0 Lawton 8, Bloomingdale 0 Holland Black River 5, Delton-Kellogg 0 Hamilton 3, Saugatuck 0 Fennville 4, Wyoming Lee 0 Today Baseball Hastings at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m. Colon at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m. Hamilton at Allegan, 4:15 p.m. Holland Black River at Fennville, 4:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at Grandville Calvin Christian, 4:15 p.m. Softball River Valley at South Haven, 4:00 p.m. Hastings at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m. Colon at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m. Hartford at Lawton, 4:30 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at Grandville Calvin Christian, 4:15 p.m. Saugatuck at Hamilton, 4:15 p.m. Fennville at Wyoming Lee, 4:15 p.m. Girls Soccer Dowagiac at Niles, 5:00 p.m. Bangor at Brandywine, 5:30 p.m Hartford at Paw Paw, 5:00 p.m. Plainwell at Hudsonville, 7:00 p.m. Track and Field Benton Harbor and Lakeshore at Aquinas College Indoor Track Challenge, 4:00 p.m.Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) drives as Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter (5) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 27, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, blocks a shot from Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 27, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)FILE – Michigan’s Mason Parris reacts after defeating Penn State’s Greg Kerkvliet in the championship round at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. Michigan heavyweight Mason Parris, who went unbeaten while winning the national championship, has been named winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy as the top college wrestler, Monday, March 27, 2023. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP, File)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Milwaukee Bucks 126, Detroit Pistons 117 Dallas Mavericks 127, Indiana Pacers 104 Los Angeles Clippers 124, Chicago Bulls 112 Bucks 126, Pistons 117 – Middleton leads short-handed Bucks past decimated Pistons Khris Middleton scored 34 points against the team that drafted him, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 126-117 without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee improved to an NBA-best 54-21 despite the absences of Antetokounmpo and Jae Crowder. Goran Dragic made his Bucks debut after signing with the team on March 4. Brook Lopez had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Bobby Portis added 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Jevon Carter scored 22. The Pistons got 32 points, eight rebounds and eight assists from Jaden Ivey, but lost their sixth straight game and 17th of 18. Mavericks 127, Pacers 104 – Mavericks end 4-game skid vs. Pacers to stay in playoff hunt Luka Doncic finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists just hours after his most recent technical foul and one-game suspension were rescinded and led the Dallas Mavericks past the Indiana Pacers 127-104. The Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak and moved a half-game behind the Lakers and Oklahoma City for the final two play-in spots in the Western Conference. Bennedict Mathurin had 22 points to lead the Pacers, who were missing three starters and a key backup. The Pacers have lost three straight. But after a back-and-forth first quarter, Dallas opened the second on a 14-2 run to make it 43-29. The Pacers never recovered. Clippers 124, Bulls 112 – Nicolas Batum hits 8 3-pointers, Clippers beat Bulls 124-112 Nicolas Batum got all of his season-high 24 points on eight 3-pointers, and Eric Gordon added 22 points in the Los Angeles Clippers' comfortable 124-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Kawhi Leonard scored 22 as the Clippers rebounded from an embarrassing loss to New Orleans with 20 3-pointers in an impressive outside shooting display led by Batum. Zach LaVine scored 23 points and Nikola Vucevic had 20 points and eight rebounds for the Bulls, who followed up their win over the Lakers on Sunday with a dud. NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m. Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m. NCAAWBKB – Women's College Basketball (local teams only) Last Night NCAA Tournament Elite 8 1 South Carolina 86, 2 Maryland 75                    (Greenville 1 Regional) 1 Virginia Tech 84, 3 Ohio State 74                      (Seattle 3 Regional) South Carolina 86, Maryland 75 – Boston, South Carolina women reach Final Four Aliyah Boston had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Zia Cooke scored 18 points and top-seeded South Carolina used its smothering defense to outlast second-seeded Maryland 86-75 to reach its third straight Final Four. The Gamecocks improved to 36-0 on the season with their 42nd straight win dating to last year’s NCAA title run. They’re now just two victories away from consecutive titles and the 10th undefeated season in the history of the women’s game. Maryland used a fast pace to lead in the opening period. But South Carolina turned on its trademark defense to grab control. Va Tech 84, Ohio State 74 – Va Tech women headed to 1st Final Four after topping Ohio St Elizabeth Kitley scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Georgia Amoore added 24 points and top-seeded Virginia Tech advanced to the Final Four for the first time in school history with an 84-74 win over No. 3 seed Ohio State in the Seattle 3 Regional final. Playing in its first regional final, Virginia Tech won its 15th straight game and will head to the Final Four having not lost in more than two months. The Hokies will face LSU in the national semifinals on Friday in Dallas. Taylor Mikesell led Ohio State with 25 points, but 19 of those came in the first half. Friday NCAA Tournament Final Four – American Airlines Center, Dallas 3 LSU vs. 1 Virginia Tech, 7:00 p.m. 2 Iowa vs. 1 South Carolina, 9:00 p.m. MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training Yesterday Chicago Cubs 6, Chicago White Sox 6 – TIE Today Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m. End Spring Training MLB – Tigers acquire INF Zach McKinstry in trade with Cubs The Detroit Tigers have acquired veteran infielder Zach McKinstry in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. The Tigers sent minor league right-hander Carlos Guzman to the Cubs for McKinstry, a .208 hitter with 12 homers and 43 RBIs in parts of three big league seasons. The 24-year-old Guzman went 9-6 with a 4.11 ERA in 27 games last year, finishing the season with two appearances for Double-A Erie. McKinstry, who turns 28 on April 29, broke into the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. He was traded to the Cubs for reliever Chris Martin in July. MLB – AP source: Hoerner, Cubs agree to $35 million, 3-year deal The Chicago Cubs have locked up another infielder, agreeing to a $35 million, three-year contract with Nico Hoerner. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the contract to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced. The deal begins with the 2024 season. Hoerner, who turns 26 in May, is moving back to second base this year after he was the team's regular shortstop in 2022. The Cubs signed All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson to a $177 million, seven-year contract in December. The new deal for Hoerner means the team could have its middle infield in place through the 2026 season. NFL – Lamar Jackson says he has requested trade from Ravens Lamar Jackson says he has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, saying the team “has not been interested in meeting my value.” The star quarterback said Monday in a series of tweets that he requested a trade as of March 2. On March 7, the Ravens put the nonexclusive franchise tag on Jackson and said they were still hopeful they could reach a long-term deal with him. That version of the franchise tag allowed Jackson to negotiate with other teams, but it also gives Baltimore a chance to match any agreement he makes. NFL – GMs for Packers, Jets discuss status of Rodgers trade talks Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he's not requiring a first-round pick in a potential trade sending four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets but added he'd want “fair value.” Gutekunst and Jets general manager Joe Douglas both discussed trade talks involving the 39-year-old Rodgers on Monday at the NFL annual meeting. Rodgers said March 15 during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on SiriusXM and YouTube that he intends to play for the Jets in 2023. NFL – Patriots owner Robert Kraft campaigns against antisemitism New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has launched a $25-million national ad campaign against antisemitism. The ads will be featured during popular television programs such as “The Voice” and during the NFL draft, and NBA and NHL playoffs. Antisemitism has been on the rise over the last five years. Statistics show that while Jewish people are 2.4% of the U.S. population, they are the targets of 55% of religion-motivated hate crimes. Kraft said the ads will show how non-Jewish people can stand in solidarity with their Jewish neighbors against antisemitism and all types of hate. NCAAWRE – Michigan’s Parris wins Hodge Trophy as top college wrestler Michigan heavyweight Mason Parris has been named winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation’s top college wrestler. WIN magazine announced Parris received 38 of 64 first-place votes from the selection panel. Parris went 33-0 while winning a national championship this month in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Three-time national champion Carter Starocci of Penn State finished second in the voting and four-time champion Yianni Diakomihalis of Cornell was third. Parris is the third straight heavyweight to win the Hodge Trophy. The trophy has been presented since 1995 and is named for the undefeated, three-time NCAA champion for Oklahoma from 1955-57. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Today Women's Softball Jackson College at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (Doubleheader) MHSAA – Maple City Glen Lake’s Ruby Hogan wins Michigan AP D4 POY Maple City Glen Lake’s Ruby Hogan has been named the Michigan AP Division 4 Girls Player of the Year. Hogan finished her Glen Lake career with a 91-7 varsity record, including 53-1 in the Northwest Conference. She led the program to four league titles, four districts championships, three regional titles and a state championship. She averaged 18.9 points, 5.3 assists, 5.3 steals and 4.7 rebounds per game as a senior, falling one rebound short of a triple-double in the state semifinals against Adrian Lenawee Christian. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Baseball Dowagiac 16, Marcellus 1 – Game 1 Dowagiac 11, Marcellus 2 – Game 2 Lawrence 3, Lawton 0 Softball Bloomingdale 17, Allegan 1 Girls Soccer Allegan 3, Otsego 0 Lawton 8, Bloomingdale 0 Holland Black River 5, Delton-Kellogg 0 Hamilton 3, Saugatuck 0 Fennville 4, Wyoming Lee 0 Today Baseball Hastings at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m. Colon at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m. Hamilton at Allegan, 4:15 p.m. Holland Black River at Fennville, 4:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at Grandville Calvin Christian, 4:15 p.m. Softball River Valley at South Haven, 4:00 p.m. Hastings at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m. Colon at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m. Hartford at Lawton, 4:30 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at Grandville Calvin Christian, 4:15 p.m. Saugatuck at Hamilton, 4:15 p.m. Fennville at Wyoming Lee, 4:15 p.m. Girls Soccer Dowagiac at Niles, 5:00 p.m. Bangor at Brandywine, 5:30 p.m Hartford at Paw Paw, 5:00 p.m. Plainwell at Hudsonville, 7:00 p.m. Track and Field Benton Harbor and Lakeshore at Aquinas College Indoor Track Challenge, 4:00 p.m.Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) drives as Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter (5) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 27, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, blocks a shot from Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 27, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)FILE – Michigan’s Mason Parris reacts after defeating Penn State’s Greg Kerkvliet in the championship round at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. Michigan heavyweight Mason Parris, who went unbeaten while winning the national championship, has been named winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy as the top college wrestler, Monday, March 27, 2023. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP, File)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Milwaukee Bucks 126, Detroit Pistons 117 Dallas Mavericks 127, Indiana Pacers 104 Los Angeles Clippers 124, Chicago Bulls 112 Bucks 126, Pistons 117 – Middleton leads short-handed Bucks past decimated Pistons Khris Middleton scored 34 points against the team that drafted him, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 126-117 without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee improved to an NBA-best 54-21 despite the absences of Antetokounmpo and Jae Crowder. Goran Dragic made his Bucks debut after signing with the team on March 4. Brook Lopez had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Bobby Portis added 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Jevon Carter scored 22. The Pistons got 32 points, eight rebounds and eight assists from Jaden Ivey, but lost their sixth straight game and 17th of 18. Mavericks 127, Pacers 104 – Mavericks end 4-game skid vs. Pacers to stay in playoff hunt Luka Doncic finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists just hours after his most recent technical foul and one-game suspension were rescinded and led the Dallas Mavericks past the Indiana Pacers 127-104. The Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak and moved a half-game behind the Lakers and Oklahoma City for the final two play-in spots in the Western Conference. Bennedict Mathurin had 22 points to lead the Pacers, who were missing three starters and a key backup. The Pacers have lost three straight. But after a back-and-forth first quarter, Dallas opened the second on a 14-2 run to make it 43-29. The Pacers never recovered. Clippers 124, Bulls 112 – Nicolas Batum hits 8 3-pointers, Clippers beat Bulls 124-112 Nicolas Batum got all of his season-high 24 points on eight 3-pointers, and Eric Gordon added 22 points in the Los Angeles Clippers’ comfortable 124-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Kawhi Leonard scored 22 as the Clippers rebounded from an embarrassing loss to New Orleans with 20 3-pointers in an impressive outside shooting display led by Batum. Zach LaVine scored 23 points and Nikola Vucevic had 20 points and eight rebounds for the Bulls, who followed up their win over the Lakers on Sunday with a dud. NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m. Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m. NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball (local teams only) Last Night NCAA Tournament Elite 8 1 South Carolina 86, 2 Maryland 75                    (Greenville 1 Regional) 1 Virginia Tech 84, 3 Ohio State 74                      (Seattle 3 Regional) South Carolina 86, Maryland 75 – Boston, South Carolina women reach Final Four Aliyah Boston had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Zia Cooke scored 18 points and top-seeded South Carolina used its smothering defense to outlast second-seeded Maryland 86-75 to reach its third straight Final Four. The Gamecocks improved to 36-0 on the season with their 42nd straight win dating to last year’s NCAA title run. They’re now just two victories away from consecutive titles and the 10th undefeated season in the history of the women’s game. Maryland used a fast pace to lead in the opening period. But South Carolina turned on its trademark defense to grab control. Va Tech 84, Ohio State 74 – Va Tech women headed to 1st Final Four after topping Ohio St Elizabeth Kitley scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Georgia Amoore added 24 points and top-seeded Virginia Tech advanced to the Final Four for the first time in school history with an 84-74 win over No. 3 seed Ohio State in the Seattle 3 Regional final. Playing in its first regional final, Virginia Tech won its 15th straight game and will head to the Final Four having not lost in more than two months. The Hokies will face LSU in the national semifinals on Friday in Dallas. Taylor Mikesell led Ohio State with 25 points, but 19 of those came in the first half. Friday NCAA Tournament Final Four – American Airlines Center, Dallas 3 LSU vs. 1 Virginia Tech, 7:00 p.m. 2 Iowa vs. 1 South Carolina, 9:00 p.m.        MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training Yesterday Chicago Cubs 6, Chicago White Sox 6 – TIE Today Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m. End Spring Training MLB – Tigers acquire INF Zach McKinstry in trade with Cubs The Detroit Tigers have acquired veteran infielder Zach McKinstry in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. The Tigers sent minor league right-hander Carlos Guzman to the Cubs for McKinstry, a .208 hitter with 12 homers and 43 RBIs in parts of three big league seasons. The 24-year-old Guzman went 9-6 with a 4.11 ERA in 27 games last year, finishing the season with two appearances for Double-A Erie. McKinstry, who turns 28 on April 29, broke into the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. He was traded to the Cubs for reliever Chris Martin in July. MLB – AP source: Hoerner, Cubs agree to $35 million, 3-year deal The Chicago Cubs have locked up another infielder, agreeing to a $35 million, three-year contract with Nico Hoerner. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the contract to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced. The deal begins with the 2024 season. Hoerner, who turns 26 in May, is moving back to second base this year after he was the team’s regular shortstop in 2022. The Cubs signed All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson to a $177 million, seven-year contract in December. The new deal for Hoerner means the team could have its middle infield in place through the 2026 season. NFL – Lamar Jackson says he has requested trade from Ravens Lamar Jackson says he has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, saying the team “has not been interested in meeting my value.” The star quarterback said Monday in a series of tweets that he requested a trade as of March 2. On March 7, the Ravens put the nonexclusive franchise tag on Jackson and said they were still hopeful they could reach a long-term deal with him. That version of the franchise tag allowed Jackson to negotiate with other teams, but it also gives Baltimore a chance to match any agreement he makes. NFL – GMs for Packers, Jets discuss status of Rodgers trade talks Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he’s not requiring a first-round pick in a potential trade sending four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets but added he’d want “fair value.” Gutekunst and Jets general manager Joe Douglas both discussed trade talks involving the 39-year-old Rodgers on Monday at the NFL annual meeting. Rodgers said March 15 during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on SiriusXM and YouTube that he intends to play for the Jets in 2023. NFL – Patriots owner Robert Kraft campaigns against antisemitism New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has launched a $25-million national ad campaign against antisemitism. The ads will be featured during popular television programs such as “The Voice” and during the NFL draft, and NBA and NHL playoffs. Antisemitism has been on the rise over the last five years. Statistics show that while Jewish people are 2.4% of the U.S. population, they are the targets of 55% of religion-motivated hate crimes. Kraft said the ads will show how non-Jewish people can stand in solidarity with their Jewish neighbors against antisemitism and all types of hate. NCAAWRE – Michigan’s Parris wins Hodge Trophy as top college wrestler Michigan heavyweight Mason Parris has been named winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation’s top college wrestler. WIN magazine announced Parris received 38 of 64 first-place votes from the selection panel. Parris went 33-0 while winning a national championship this month in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Three-time national champion Carter Starocci of Penn State finished second in the voting and four-time champion Yianni Diakomihalis of Cornell was third. Parris is the third straight heavyweight to win the Hodge Trophy. The trophy has been presented since 1995 and is named for the undefeated, three-time NCAA champion for Oklahoma from 1955-57. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Today Women’s Softball Jackson College at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (Doubleheader) MHSAA – Maple City Glen Lake’s Ruby Hogan wins Michigan AP D4 POY Maple City Glen Lake’s Ruby Hogan has been named the Michigan AP Division 4 Girls Player of the Year. Hogan finished her Glen Lake career with a 91-7 varsity record, including 53-1 in the Northwest Conference. She led the program to four league titles, four districts championships, three regional titles and a state championship. She averaged 18.9 points, 5.3 assists, 5.3 steals and 4.7 rebounds per game as a senior, falling one rebound short of a triple-double in the state semifinals against Adrian Lenawee Christian. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Baseball Dowagiac 16, Marcellus 1 – Game 1 Dowagiac 11, Marcellus 2 – Game 2 Lawrence 3, Lawton 0 Softball Bloomingdale 17, Allegan 1 Girls Soccer Allegan 3, Otsego 0 Lawton 8, Bloomingdale 0 Holland Black River 5, Delton-Kellogg 0 Hamilton 3, Saugatuck 0 Fennville 4, Wyoming Lee 0 Today Baseball Hastings at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m. Colon at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m. Hamilton at Allegan, 4:15 p.m. Holland Black River at Fennville, 4:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at Grandville Calvin Christian, 4:15 p.m. Softball River Valley at South Haven, 4:00 p.m. Hastings at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m. Colon at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m. Hartford at Lawton, 4:30 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at Grandville Calvin Christian, 4:15 p.m. Saugatuck at Hamilton, 4:15 p.m. Fennville at Wyoming Lee, 4:15 p.m. Girls Soccer Dowagiac at Niles, 5:00 p.m. Bangor at Brandywine, 5:30 p.m Hartford at Paw Paw, 5:00 p.m. Plainwell at Hudsonville, 7:00 p.m. Track and Field Benton Harbor and Lakeshore at Aquinas College Indoor Track Challenge, 4:00 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Milwaukee Bucks 126, Detroit Pistons 117 Dallas Mavericks 127, Indiana Pacers 104 Los Angeles Clippers 124, Chicago Bulls 112 Bucks 126, Pistons 117 – Middleton leads short-handed Bucks past decimated Pistons Khris Middleton scored 34 points against the team that drafted him, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 126-117 without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee improved to an NBA-best 54-21 despite the absences of Antetokounmpo and Jae Crowder. Goran Dragic made his Bucks debut after signing with the team on March 4. Brook Lopez had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Bobby Portis added 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Jevon Carter scored 22. The Pistons got 32 points, eight rebounds and eight assists from Jaden Ivey, but lost their sixth straight game and 17th of 18. Mavericks 127, Pacers 104 – Mavericks end 4-game skid vs. Pacers to stay in playoff hunt Luka Doncic finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists just hours after his most recent technical foul and one-game suspension were rescinded and led the Dallas Mavericks past the Indiana Pacers 127-104. The Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak and moved a half-game behind the Lakers and Oklahoma City for the final two play-in spots in the Western Conference. Bennedict Mathurin had 22 points to lead the Pacers, who were missing three starters and a key backup. The Pacers have lost three straight. But after a back-and-forth first quarter, Dallas opened the second on a 14-2 run to make it 43-29. The Pacers never recovered. Clippers 124, Bulls 112 – Nicolas Batum hits 8 3-pointers, Clippers beat Bulls 124-112 Nicolas Batum got all of his season-high 24 points on eight 3-pointers, and Eric Gordon added 22 points in the Los Angeles Clippers' comfortable 124-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Kawhi Leonard scored 22 as the Clippers rebounded from an embarrassing loss to New Orleans with 20 3-pointers in an impressive outside shooting display led by Batum. Zach LaVine scored 23 points and Nikola Vucevic had 20 points and eight rebounds for the Bulls, who followed up their win over the Lakers on Sunday with a dud. NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m. Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m. NCAAWBKB – Women's College Basketball (local teams only) Last Night NCAA Tournament Elite 8 1 South Carolina 86, 2 Maryland 75                    (Greenville 1 Regional) 1 Virginia Tech 84, 3 Ohio State 74                      (Seattle 3 Regional) South Carolina 86, Maryland 75 – Boston, South Carolina women reach Final Four Aliyah Boston had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Zia Cooke scored 18 points and top-seeded South Carolina used its smothering defense to outlast second-seeded Maryland 86-75 to reach its third straight Final Four. The Gamecocks improved to 36-0 on the season with their 42nd straight win dating to last year’s NCAA title run. They’re now just two victories away from consecutive titles and the 10th undefeated season in the history of the women’s game. Maryland used a fast pace to lead in the opening period. But South Carolina turned on its trademark defense to grab control. Va Tech 84, Ohio State 74 – Va Tech women headed to 1st Final Four after topping Ohio St Elizabeth Kitley scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Georgia Amoore added 24 points and top-seeded Virginia Tech advanced to the Final Four for the first time in school history with an 84-74 win over No. 3 seed Ohio State in the Seattle 3 Regional final. Playing in its first regional final, Virginia Tech won its 15th straight game and will head to the Final Four having not lost in more than two months. The Hokies will face LSU in the national semifinals on Friday in Dallas. Taylor Mikesell led Ohio State with 25 points, but 19 of those came in the first half. Friday NCAA Tournament Final Four – American Airlines Center, Dallas 3 LSU vs. 1 Virginia Tech, 7:00 p.m. 2 Iowa vs. 1 South Carolina, 9:00 p.m. MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training Yesterday Chicago Cubs 6, Chicago White Sox 6 – TIE Today Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m. End Spring Training MLB – Tigers acquire INF Zach McKinstry in trade with Cubs The Detroit Tigers have acquired veteran infielder Zach McKinstry in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. The Tigers sent minor league right-hander Carlos Guzman to the Cubs for McKinstry, a .208 hitter with 12 homers and 43 RBIs in parts of three big league seasons. The 24-year-old Guzman went 9-6 with a 4.11 ERA in 27 games last year, finishing the season with two appearances for Double-A Erie. McKinstry, who turns 28 on April 29, broke into the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. He was traded to the Cubs for reliever Chris Martin in July. MLB – AP source: Hoerner, Cubs agree to $35 million, 3-year deal The Chicago Cubs have locked up another infielder, agreeing to a $35 million, three-year contract with Nico Hoerner. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the contract to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced. The deal begins with the 2024 season. Hoerner, who turns 26 in May, is moving back to second base this year after he was the team's regular shortstop in 2022. The Cubs signed All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson to a $177 million, seven-year contract in December. The new deal for Hoerner means the team could have its middle infield in place through the 2026 season. NFL – Lamar Jackson says he has requested trade from Ravens Lamar Jackson says he has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, saying the team “has not been interested in meeting my value.” The star quarterback said Monday in a series of tweets that he requested a trade as of March 2. On March 7, the Ravens put the nonexclusive franchise tag on Jackson and said they were still hopeful they could reach a long-term deal with him. That version of the franchise tag allowed Jackson to negotiate with other teams, but it also gives Baltimore a chance to match any agreement he makes. NFL – GMs for Packers, Jets discuss status of Rodgers trade talks Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he's not requiring a first-round pick in a potential trade sending four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets but added he'd want “fair value.” Gutekunst and Jets general manager Joe Douglas both discussed trade talks involving the 39-year-old Rodgers on Monday at the NFL annual meeting. Rodgers said March 15 during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on SiriusXM and YouTube that he intends to play for the Jets in 2023. NFL – Patriots owner Robert Kraft campaigns against antisemitism New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has launched a $25-million national ad campaign against antisemitism. The ads will be featured during popular television programs such as “The Voice” and during the NFL draft, and NBA and NHL playoffs. Antisemitism has been on the rise over the last five years. Statistics show that while Jewish people are 2.4% of the U.S. population, they are the targets of 55% of religion-motivated hate crimes. Kraft said the ads will show how non-Jewish people can stand in solidarity with their Jewish neighbors against antisemitism and all types of hate. NCAAWRE – Michigan’s Parris wins Hodge Trophy as top college wrestler Michigan heavyweight Mason Parris has been named winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation’s top college wrestler. WIN magazine announced Parris received 38 of 64 first-place votes from the selection panel. Parris went 33-0 while winning a national championship this month in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Three-time national champion Carter Starocci of Penn State finished second in the voting and four-time champion Yianni Diakomihalis of Cornell was third. Parris is the third straight heavyweight to win the Hodge Trophy. The trophy has been presented since 1995 and is named for the undefeated, three-time NCAA champion for Oklahoma from 1955-57. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Today Women's Softball Jackson College at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (Doubleheader) MHSAA – Maple City Glen Lake’s Ruby Hogan wins Michigan AP D4 POY Maple City Glen Lake’s Ruby Hogan has been named the Michigan AP Division 4 Girls Player of the Year. Hogan finished her Glen Lake career with a 91-7 varsity record, including 53-1 in the Northwest Conference. She led the program to four league titles, four districts championships, three regional titles and a state championship. She averaged 18.9 points, 5.3 assists, 5.3 steals and 4.7 rebounds per game as a senior, falling one rebound short of a triple-double in the state semifinals against Adrian Lenawee Christian. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Baseball Dowagiac 16, Marcellus 1 – Game 1 Dowagiac 11, Marcellus 2 – Game 2 Lawrence 3, Lawton 0 Softball Bloomingdale 17, Allegan 1 Girls Soccer Allegan 3, Otsego 0 Lawton 8, Bloomingdale 0 Holland Black River 5, Delton-Kellogg 0 Hamilton 3, Saugatuck 0 Fennville 4, Wyoming Lee 0 Today Baseball Hastings at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m. Colon at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m. Hamilton at Allegan, 4:15 p.m. Holland Black River at Fennville, 4:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at Grandville Calvin Christian, 4:15 p.m. Softball River Valley at South Haven, 4:00 p.m. Hastings at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m. Colon at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m. Hartford at Lawton, 4:30 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at Grandville Calvin Christian, 4:15 p.m. Saugatuck at Hamilton, 4:15 p.m. Fennville at Wyoming Lee, 4:15 p.m. Girls Soccer Dowagiac at Niles, 5:00 p.m. Bangor at Brandywine, 5:30 p.m Hartford at Paw Paw, 5:00 p.m. Plainwell at Hudsonville, 7:00 p.m. Track and Field Benton Harbor and Lakeshore at Aquinas College Indoor Track Challenge, 4:00 p.m.Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) drives as Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter (5) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 27, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, blocks a shot from Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 27, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)FILE – Michigan’s Mason Parris reacts after defeating Penn State’s Greg Kerkvliet in the championship round at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. Michigan heavyweight Mason Parris, who went unbeaten while winning the national championship, has been named winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy as the top college wrestler, Monday, March 27, 2023. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP, File)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Milwaukee Bucks 126, Detroit Pistons 117 Dallas Mavericks 127, Indiana Pacers 104 Los Angeles Clippers 124, Chicago Bulls 112 Bucks 126, Pistons 117 – Middleton leads short-handed Bucks past decimated Pistons Khris Middleton scored 34 points against the team that drafted him, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 126-117 without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee improved to an NBA-best 54-21 despite the absences of Antetokounmpo and Jae Crowder. Goran Dragic made his Bucks debut after signing with the team on March 4. Brook Lopez had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Bobby Portis added 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Jevon Carter scored 22. The Pistons got 32 points, eight rebounds and eight assists from Jaden Ivey, but lost their sixth straight game and 17th of 18. Mavericks 127, Pacers 104 – Mavericks end 4-game skid vs. Pacers to stay in playoff hunt Luka Doncic finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists just hours after his most recent technical foul and one-game suspension were rescinded and led the Dallas Mavericks past the Indiana Pacers 127-104. The Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak and moved a half-game behind the Lakers and Oklahoma City for the final two play-in spots in the Western Conference. Bennedict Mathurin had 22 points to lead the Pacers, who were missing three starters and a key backup. The Pacers have lost three straight. But after a back-and-forth first quarter, Dallas opened the second on a 14-2 run to make it 43-29. The Pacers never recovered. Clippers 124, Bulls 112 – Nicolas Batum hits 8 3-pointers, Clippers beat Bulls 124-112 Nicolas Batum got all of his season-high 24 points on eight 3-pointers, and Eric Gordon added 22 points in the Los Angeles Clippers’ comfortable 124-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Kawhi Leonard scored 22 as the Clippers rebounded from an embarrassing loss to New Orleans with 20 3-pointers in an impressive outside shooting display led by Batum. Zach LaVine scored 23 points and Nikola Vucevic had 20 points and eight rebounds for the Bulls, who followed up their win over the Lakers on Sunday with a dud. NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m. Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m. NCAAWBKB – Women’s College Basketball (local teams only) Last Night NCAA Tournament Elite 8 1 South Carolina 86, 2 Maryland 75                    (Greenville 1 Regional) 1 Virginia Tech 84, 3 Ohio State 74                      (Seattle 3 Regional) South Carolina 86, Maryland 75 – Boston, South Carolina women reach Final Four Aliyah Boston had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Zia Cooke scored 18 points and top-seeded South Carolina used its smothering defense to outlast second-seeded Maryland 86-75 to reach its third straight Final Four. The Gamecocks improved to 36-0 on the season with their 42nd straight win dating to last year’s NCAA title run. They’re now just two victories away from consecutive titles and the 10th undefeated season in the history of the women’s game. Maryland used a fast pace to lead in the opening period. But South Carolina turned on its trademark defense to grab control. Va Tech 84, Ohio State 74 – Va Tech women headed to 1st Final Four after topping Ohio St Elizabeth Kitley scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Georgia Amoore added 24 points and top-seeded Virginia Tech advanced to the Final Four for the first time in school history with an 84-74 win over No. 3 seed Ohio State in the Seattle 3 Regional final. Playing in its first regional final, Virginia Tech won its 15th straight game and will head to the Final Four having not lost in more than two months. The Hokies will face LSU in the national semifinals on Friday in Dallas. Taylor Mikesell led Ohio State with 25 points, but 19 of those came in the first half. Friday NCAA Tournament Final Four – American Airlines Center, Dallas 3 LSU vs. 1 Virginia Tech, 7:00 p.m. 2 Iowa vs. 1 South Carolina, 9:00 p.m.        MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training Yesterday Chicago Cubs 6, Chicago White Sox 6 – TIE Today Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m. End Spring Training MLB – Tigers acquire INF Zach McKinstry in trade with Cubs The Detroit Tigers have acquired veteran infielder Zach McKinstry in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. The Tigers sent minor league right-hander Carlos Guzman to the Cubs for McKinstry, a .208 hitter with 12 homers and 43 RBIs in parts of three big league seasons. The 24-year-old Guzman went 9-6 with a 4.11 ERA in 27 games last year, finishing the season with two appearances for Double-A Erie. McKinstry, who turns 28 on April 29, broke into the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. He was traded to the Cubs for reliever Chris Martin in July. MLB – AP source: Hoerner, Cubs agree to $35 million, 3-year deal The Chicago Cubs have locked up another infielder, agreeing to a $35 million, three-year contract with Nico Hoerner. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the contract to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced. The deal begins with the 2024 season. Hoerner, who turns 26 in May, is moving back to second base this year after he was the team’s regular shortstop in 2022. The Cubs signed All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson to a $177 million, seven-year contract in December. The new deal for Hoerner means the team could have its middle infield in place through the 2026 season. NFL – Lamar Jackson says he has requested trade from Ravens Lamar Jackson says he has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, saying the team “has not been interested in meeting my value.” The star quarterback said Monday in a series of tweets that he requested a trade as of March 2. On March 7, the Ravens put the nonexclusive franchise tag on Jackson and said they were still hopeful they could reach a long-term deal with him. That version of the franchise tag allowed Jackson to negotiate with other teams, but it also gives Baltimore a chance to match any agreement he makes. NFL – GMs for Packers, Jets discuss status of Rodgers trade talks Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he’s not requiring a first-round pick in a potential trade sending four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets but added he’d want “fair value.” Gutekunst and Jets general manager Joe Douglas both discussed trade talks involving the 39-year-old Rodgers on Monday at the NFL annual meeting. Rodgers said March 15 during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on SiriusXM and YouTube that he intends to play for the Jets in 2023. NFL – Patriots owner Robert Kraft campaigns against antisemitism New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has launched a $25-million national ad campaign against antisemitism. The ads will be featured during popular television programs such as “The Voice” and during the NFL draft, and NBA and NHL playoffs. Antisemitism has been on the rise over the last five years. Statistics show that while Jewish people are 2.4% of the U.S. population, they are the targets of 55% of religion-motivated hate crimes. Kraft said the ads will show how non-Jewish people can stand in solidarity with their Jewish neighbors against antisemitism and all types of hate. NCAAWRE – Michigan’s Parris wins Hodge Trophy as top college wrestler Michigan heavyweight Mason Parris has been named winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation’s top college wrestler. WIN magazine announced Parris received 38 of 64 first-place votes from the selection panel. Parris went 33-0 while winning a national championship this month in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Three-time national champion Carter Starocci of Penn State finished second in the voting and four-time champion Yianni Diakomihalis of Cornell was third. Parris is the third straight heavyweight to win the Hodge Trophy. The trophy has been presented since 1995 and is named for the undefeated, three-time NCAA champion for Oklahoma from 1955-57. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Today Women’s Softball Jackson College at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (Doubleheader) MHSAA – Maple City Glen Lake’s Ruby Hogan wins Michigan AP D4 POY Maple City Glen Lake’s Ruby Hogan has been named the Michigan AP Division 4 Girls Player of the Year. Hogan finished her Glen Lake career with a 91-7 varsity record, including 53-1 in the Northwest Conference. She led the program to four league titles, four districts championships, three regional titles and a state championship. She averaged 18.9 points, 5.3 assists, 5.3 steals and 4.7 rebounds per game as a senior, falling one rebound short of a triple-double in the state semifinals against Adrian Lenawee Christian. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Baseball Dowagiac 16, Marcellus 1 – Game 1 Dowagiac 11, Marcellus 2 – Game 2 Lawrence 3, Lawton 0 Softball Bloomingdale 17, Allegan 1 Girls Soccer Allegan 3, Otsego 0 Lawton 8, Bloomingdale 0 Holland Black River 5, Delton-Kellogg 0 Hamilton 3, Saugatuck 0 Fennville 4, Wyoming Lee 0 Today Baseball Hastings at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m. Colon at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m. Hamilton at Allegan, 4:15 p.m. Holland Black River at Fennville, 4:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at Grandville Calvin Christian, 4:15 p.m. Softball River Valley at South Haven, 4:00 p.m. Hastings at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m. Colon at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m. Hartford at Lawton, 4:30 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at Grandville Calvin Christian, 4:15 p.m. Saugatuck at Hamilton, 4:15 p.m. Fennville at Wyoming Lee, 4:15 p.m. Girls Soccer Dowagiac at Niles, 5:00 p.m. Bangor at Brandywine, 5:30 p.m Hartford at Paw Paw, 5:00 p.m. Plainwell at Hudsonville, 7:00 p.m. Track and Field Benton Harbor and Lakeshore at Aquinas College Indoor Track Challenge, 4:00 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA – National Basketball Association Last Night Milwaukee Bucks 126, Detroit Pistons 117 Dallas Mavericks 127, Indiana Pacers 104 Los Angeles Clippers 124, Chicago Bulls 112 Bucks 126, Pistons 117 – Middleton leads short-handed Bucks past decimated Pistons Khris Middleton scored 34 points against the team that drafted him, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 126-117 without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee improved to an NBA-best 54-21 despite the absences of Antetokounmpo and Jae Crowder. Goran Dragic made his Bucks debut after signing with the team on March 4. Brook Lopez had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Bobby Portis added 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Jevon Carter scored 22. The Pistons got 32 points, eight rebounds and eight assists from Jaden Ivey, but lost their sixth straight game and 17th of 18. Mavericks 127, Pacers 104 – Mavericks end 4-game skid vs. Pacers to stay in playoff hunt Luka Doncic finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists just hours after his most recent technical foul and one-game suspension were rescinded and led the Dallas Mavericks past the Indiana Pacers 127-104. The Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak and moved a half-game behind the Lakers and Oklahoma City for the final two play-in spots in the Western Conference. Bennedict Mathurin had 22 points to lead the Pacers, who were missing three starters and a key backup. The Pacers have lost three straight. But after a back-and-forth first quarter, Dallas opened the second on a 14-2 run to make it 43-29. The Pacers never recovered. Clippers 124, Bulls 112 – Nicolas Batum hits 8 3-pointers, Clippers beat Bulls 124-112 Nicolas Batum got all of his season-high 24 points on eight 3-pointers, and Eric Gordon added 22 points in the Los Angeles Clippers' comfortable 124-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Kawhi Leonard scored 22 as the Clippers rebounded from an embarrassing loss to New Orleans with 20 3-pointers in an impressive outside shooting display led by Batum. Zach LaVine scored 23 points and Nikola Vucevic had 20 points and eight rebounds for the Bulls, who followed up their win over the Lakers on Sunday with a dud. NHL – National Hockey League Tonight Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings, 7:00 p.m. Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m. NCAAWBKB – Women's College Basketball (local teams only) Last Night NCAA Tournament Elite 8 1 South Carolina 86, 2 Maryland 75                    (Greenville 1 Regional) 1 Virginia Tech 84, 3 Ohio State 74                      (Seattle 3 Regional) South Carolina 86, Maryland 75 – Boston, South Carolina women reach Final Four Aliyah Boston had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Zia Cooke scored 18 points and top-seeded South Carolina used its smothering defense to outlast second-seeded Maryland 86-75 to reach its third straight Final Four. The Gamecocks improved to 36-0 on the season with their 42nd straight win dating to last year’s NCAA title run. They’re now just two victories away from consecutive titles and the 10th undefeated season in the history of the women’s game. Maryland used a fast pace to lead in the opening period. But South Carolina turned on its trademark defense to grab control. Va Tech 84, Ohio State 74 – Va Tech women headed to 1st Final Four after topping Ohio St Elizabeth Kitley scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Georgia Amoore added 24 points and top-seeded Virginia Tech advanced to the Final Four for the first time in school history with an 84-74 win over No. 3 seed Ohio State in the Seattle 3 Regional final. Playing in its first regional final, Virginia Tech won its 15th straight game and will head to the Final Four having not lost in more than two months. The Hokies will face LSU in the national semifinals on Friday in Dallas. Taylor Mikesell led Ohio State with 25 points, but 19 of those came in the first half. Friday NCAA Tournament Final Four – American Airlines Center, Dallas 3 LSU vs. 1 Virginia Tech, 7:00 p.m. 2 Iowa vs. 1 South Carolina, 9:00 p.m. MLB – Major League Baseball – Spring Training Yesterday Chicago Cubs 6, Chicago White Sox 6 – TIE Today Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m. End Spring Training MLB – Tigers acquire INF Zach McKinstry in trade with Cubs The Detroit Tigers have acquired veteran infielder Zach McKinstry in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. The Tigers sent minor league right-hander Carlos Guzman to the Cubs for McKinstry, a .208 hitter with 12 homers and 43 RBIs in parts of three big league seasons. The 24-year-old Guzman went 9-6 with a 4.11 ERA in 27 games last year, finishing the season with two appearances for Double-A Erie. McKinstry, who turns 28 on April 29, broke into the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. He was traded to the Cubs for reliever Chris Martin in July. MLB – AP source: Hoerner, Cubs agree to $35 million, 3-year deal The Chicago Cubs have locked up another infielder, agreeing to a $35 million, three-year contract with Nico Hoerner. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the contract to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced. The deal begins with the 2024 season. Hoerner, who turns 26 in May, is moving back to second base this year after he was the team's regular shortstop in 2022. The Cubs signed All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson to a $177 million, seven-year contract in December. The new deal for Hoerner means the team could have its middle infield in place through the 2026 season. NFL – Lamar Jackson says he has requested trade from Ravens Lamar Jackson says he has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, saying the team “has not been interested in meeting my value.” The star quarterback said Monday in a series of tweets that he requested a trade as of March 2. On March 7, the Ravens put the nonexclusive franchise tag on Jackson and said they were still hopeful they could reach a long-term deal with him. That version of the franchise tag allowed Jackson to negotiate with other teams, but it also gives Baltimore a chance to match any agreement he makes. NFL – GMs for Packers, Jets discuss status of Rodgers trade talks Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he's not requiring a first-round pick in a potential trade sending four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets but added he'd want “fair value.” Gutekunst and Jets general manager Joe Douglas both discussed trade talks involving the 39-year-old Rodgers on Monday at the NFL annual meeting. Rodgers said March 15 during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on SiriusXM and YouTube that he intends to play for the Jets in 2023. NFL – Patriots owner Robert Kraft campaigns against antisemitism New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has launched a $25-million national ad campaign against antisemitism. The ads will be featured during popular television programs such as “The Voice” and during the NFL draft, and NBA and NHL playoffs. Antisemitism has been on the rise over the last five years. Statistics show that while Jewish people are 2.4% of the U.S. population, they are the targets of 55% of religion-motivated hate crimes. Kraft said the ads will show how non-Jewish people can stand in solidarity with their Jewish neighbors against antisemitism and all types of hate. NCAAWRE – Michigan’s Parris wins Hodge Trophy as top college wrestler Michigan heavyweight Mason Parris has been named winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation’s top college wrestler. WIN magazine announced Parris received 38 of 64 first-place votes from the selection panel. Parris went 33-0 while winning a national championship this month in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Three-time national champion Carter Starocci of Penn State finished second in the voting and four-time champion Yianni Diakomihalis of Cornell was third. Parris is the third straight heavyweight to win the Hodge Trophy. The trophy has been presented since 1995 and is named for the undefeated, three-time NCAA champion for Oklahoma from 1955-57. MCCAA – Junior College Athletics Today Women's Softball Jackson College at Lake Michigan College, 3:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. (Doubleheader) MHSAA – Maple City Glen Lake’s Ruby Hogan wins Michigan AP D4 POY Maple City Glen Lake’s Ruby Hogan has been named the Michigan AP Division 4 Girls Player of the Year. Hogan finished her Glen Lake career with a 91-7 varsity record, including 53-1 in the Northwest Conference. She led the program to four league titles, four districts championships, three regional titles and a state championship. She averaged 18.9 points, 5.3 assists, 5.3 steals and 4.7 rebounds per game as a senior, falling one rebound short of a triple-double in the state semifinals against Adrian Lenawee Christian. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Baseball Dowagiac 16, Marcellus 1 – Game 1 Dowagiac 11, Marcellus 2 – Game 2 Lawrence 3, Lawton 0 Softball Bloomingdale 17, Allegan 1 Girls Soccer Allegan 3, Otsego 0 Lawton 8, Bloomingdale 0 Holland Black River 5, Delton-Kellogg 0 Hamilton 3, Saugatuck 0 Fennville 4, Wyoming Lee 0 Today Baseball Hastings at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m. Colon at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m. Hamilton at Allegan, 4:15 p.m. Holland Black River at Fennville, 4:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at Grandville Calvin Christian, 4:15 p.m. Softball River Valley at South Haven, 4:00 p.m. Hastings at Plainwell, 4:00 p.m. Colon at Sturgis, 4:00 p.m. Hartford at Lawton, 4:30 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at Grandville Calvin Christian, 4:15 p.m. Saugatuck at Hamilton, 4:15 p.m. Fennville at Wyoming Lee, 4:15 p.m. Girls Soccer Dowagiac at Niles, 5:00 p.m. Bangor at Brandywine, 5:30 p.m Hartford at Paw Paw, 5:00 p.m. Plainwell at Hudsonville, 7:00 p.m. Track and Field Benton Harbor and Lakeshore at Aquinas College Indoor Track Challenge, 4:00 p.m.Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) drives as Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter (5) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 27, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, blocks a shot from Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 27, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)FILE – Michigan’s Mason Parris reacts after defeating Penn State’s Greg Kerkvliet in the championship round at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. Michigan heavyweight Mason Parris, who went unbeaten while winning the national championship, has been named winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy as the top college wrestler, Monday, March 27, 2023. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP, File)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Mirikitani, Mark Ostrander & Grant Turner talk all things NCAA Div. I Championships, including fantasy contests, OW selection, Dan Hodge Trophy, plus reviews of 125-157 results, and a little bit of Final X

Jacqueline and Ben sit down to discuss the end of the season for the Cyclones and their takeaways. Plus, they do a deep dive into the greatness of David Carr and how there is a solid argument for him to be considered for the Dan Hodge Trophy. Courtesy of Fareway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most accomplished collegiate wrestlers in history, Bo Nickal is a three-time NCAA Division I National Champion, 2019 Big Ten Athlete of the Year, 2019 Dan Hodge Trophy winner, and two-time Schalles Award winner. He recently announced his transition to MMA and currently competes in the middleweight division of the UFC. Bo joins Nick to discuss how and when he decided to specialize in wrestling, how failure and competition motivate him to succeed, and how his mental approach of gratitude enables him to handle the big moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BO NICKAL Bo is an American professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle and folkstyle wrestler who currently competes in the middleweight division. In freestyle, he claimed the 2019 U23 World Championship and the US Open National championship and was a finalist at the 2020 US Olympic Team Trials and a Final X contestant in 2019. As a collegiate wrestler, Nickal was a three-time NCAA Division I National Champion (finalist in 2016) and a three-time Big Ten Conference champion out of Pennsylvania State University. Considered one of the most accomplished Nittany Lions of all time, Nickal earned the 2019 Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation's most outstanding collegiate wrestler, was a two-time Schalles Award winner as the nation's best pinner, and was also named the 2019 Big Ten Athlete of the Year. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND BO Instagram - @nobickal Twitter - @NoBickal MORE CONTENT Follow Matt on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can't afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

Today's show is with Ben Askren, former mixed martial artist and wrestler, who is now a wrestling coach (amongst his other ventures).  Ben is one of the most successful wrestlers, and MMA fighters of all time, known for his unique style and technical skills. Ben's NCAA career consisted of a 157-8 overall record. His final two years were dominant with an 87-0 record capped by back-to-back national championships (2006 & 2007). Ben was a four-time all-American, and two-time recipient of the Dan Hodge Trophy (the college wrestling equivalent of the Heisman).  Askren was the former Bellator and ONE Welterweight Champion, remaining undefeated for over a decade before competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and had a final win-loss record of 19 and 2.  Ben has co-founded Askren Wrestling Academy (AWA) with his brother Max. They currently operate 5 gyms. I am perpetually fascinated by elite talent in sport.  In training athletes, so often we take for granted, the long term process, the mental process, and the creativity that makes some athletes so elite.  It is very easy to get “sucked in” to sets, reps, exercises and positions, and fail to nurture both the individual creative and mental processes that are going to help athletes succeed as the level of competition rises. On today's podcast, Ben takes us through his early life in sport, and about when he made the transition from multi-sport athlete to specialist in wrestling.  He shares about the grounds the led to some big leaps in his creative ability as an athlete, and the balance between creativity and structure in the development of a young athlete.  Finally Ben shares lots of information on developing one's practice of mental composition for athletic performance. Today's episode is brought to you by SimpliFaster and Lost Empire Herbs.  For 15% off your Lost Empire Herbs order, head to www.lostempireherbs.com/justfly View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Timestamps and Main Points 4:53 – What inspired Ben to make the jump from wrestling to MMA fighting in his career 8:52 – Ben's athletic background from a young age, starting from a multi-sport perspective, and how that eventually funneled into specializing in wrestling 15:52 – Prime coaches and mentors in Ben's athletic career that impacted his formation as an athlete 18:16 – Ben discusses his practice of study in his own development into an elite wrestler and fighter 21:24 – The balance between creativity and structure in training wrestlers as they go from youth to a mature athlete 22:59 – How Ben's wrestling academies teach children with individual facets of performance in mind 25:56 – Thoughts on teaching athletes to deal with adversity in their sporting careers, and as they advance in level of competition 33:14 – A conversation on the value of submaximal lifting versus heavy strength training in performance training 44:04 – Development of young wrestling athletes, and how early success is not a requirement for later successes 50:17 – How to educate parents to buy into the long term vision of success for their athletes, and why the youth sport system (and monetization) is not set up in favor of long term athlete success 55:40 – How to manage stress and anxiety in big competitions 58:03 – How Ben approaches mental training in practice and competition 1:03:49 – Tactics to minimize anxiety in competition “(When I made the decision to specialize in Wrestling after freshman year of high school) At that time, that was totally unheard of… all specialization was much more limited at that point in time” “I try to not let the parents push the kid into more participation, I want it to be the kid's choice” “I know there are some people who say you should never specialize, and I strongly disagree with that… at my academy, there are certain kids who going into their freshman year are 92 pounds, what other sports can they play?”

JORDAN BURROUGHS Olympic Gold Medalist, 4x World Champion, 2x Olympian, Husband, Dad. Jordan is an American freestyle wrestler and graduated folkstyle wrestler who competes at 74 kilograms. In freestyle, he is the 2012 Olympic Gold medalist, a four-time World Champion (seven-time medalist), three-time Pan American Games Gold medalist, four-time Pan American champion, and four-time US Open National Champion, making the US World or Olympic Team on nine occasions. In folkstyle, Burroughs was a two–time NCAA Division I champion for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and was awarded the Dan Hodge Trophy (equivalent to the Heisman Trophy) in 2012. Burroughs is widely known for his double leg takedown and is considered one of the greatest freestyle wrestlers of all time. Burroughs' goal is to become the winningest wrestler in American history. John Smith, the American leader, stands in first place with six total titles. In order to do surpass him, he would have to win two more world championships in addition to the five he already has. He has his sights set on another gold at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Dream it. Do it. IN THIS EPISODE...Jordan and Joe dig into his background and Jordan's rise in the wrestling world. You will find his work ethic goes hand in hand with our Not Almost There family, and I know you will be blown away by his tenacity and outlook on constantly striving to be the best he can be. Jordan talked about his wins and losses and the lessons he learned in both, how important family is to him and how he is able to make his family a part of his work life. Jordan also ends the episode by sharing what's next for him after wrestling. Breakdown with Jordan Burroughs: Chapter 1 (0:00) Intro Joe introduces Jordan Burroughs  Chapter 2 (1:00) Campers versus climber Tim Grover gives a great analogy Jordan lives by about campers and climbers. Jordan shares what that means to him and how he lives his life by that philosophy Chapter 3 (4:08) The beginning of his wrestling journey Wrestling wasn't something Jordan always wanted to do, he started relatively late but soon realized with his work ethic and passion he was able to succeed Chapter 4 (11:39) How much work you put in Jordan strives to be the hardest worker in the room. He has never taken a shortcut or cheated. Chapter 5 (13:31) Experiences Jordan learned from the most Jordan shares his most memorable win and loss, and what he was able to learn from both experiences Chapter 6 (18:53) Becoming an olympian Becoming an olympian didn't happen overnight, but the change that occurs when winning the gold does change you just that fast Chapter 7 (24:30) Lessons from defeat  There is so much you can learn after a hard loss. Looking back and taking away those lessons to bring with you helps to continue to grind and become the best Chapter 8 (42:13) The daily routine Jordan shares what a day looks like and how he balances working out and staying focused on his career while still being present with his family Chapter 9 (1:17:12) Spirituality and food are both fuel Spirituality has been a great guide for Jordan. He has a great mindset and keeps himself focused and has no time for trouble. He is also is a well-known foodie with the best recommendations Chapter 10 (50:12) Wrapping up Jordan shares what's next, and Joe wraps up the episode and shares his takeaways Material Referenced in this interview: →GO. Event →Athletic Brewing →Winning by Tim Grover →Relentless by Tim Grover →Headspace App

David Taylor is an American freestyle and graduated folkstyle wrestler who currently competes at 86 kilograms. A three–time US National Champion (six–time finalist), two–time World Cup champion, three–time Pan American champion, and the 2018 Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix champion, Taylor became the 2018 World Champion, notably defeating 2016 Olympic gold medalist and returning World Champion from Iran Hassan Yazdani in the first round. Taylor also had a decorated college career at Penn State as two–time NCAA Division I National Champion, four-time Big Ten Conference champion and two-time Dan Hodge Trophy winner.

The world lost the legendary Danny Hodge on Christmas Eve 2020 at the age of 88. Thousands were impacted by Hodge, but he made his biggest impact in the world of wrestling - both on the collegiate and international side and the more theatrical side of professional wrestling, commonly called sports entertainment.Episode 659 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast launches a miniseries of interviews talking to people about Danny Hodge. The first interview is with noted wrestling journalist and historian Mike Chapman, the inventor of the Dan Hodge Trophy, which is presented to the top collegiate wrestler annually. Chapman will set the table on the life and times of Hodge from his perspective as a newsman and author of four books that featured the powerful Oklahoman. Chapman had a big part in keeping Hodge as a name within collegiate wrestling circles and could talk for hours on the subject. The series will feature interviews in upcoming episodes from Lee Roy Smith of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, wrestling event promoter Jack Roller as well as professional wrestling legends and native Oklahomans Gerry Brisco and Jim Ross. 

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The world lost the legendary Danny Hodge on Christmas Eve 2020 at the age of 88. Thousands were impacted by Hodge, but he made his biggest impact in the world of wrestling - both on the collegiate and international side and the more theatrical side of professional wrestling, commonly called sports entertainment. Episode 659 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast launches a miniseries of interviews talking to people about Danny Hodge. The first interview is with noted wrestling journalist and historian Mike Chapman, the inventor of the Dan Hodge Trophy, which is presented to the top collegiate wrestler annually. Chapman will set the table on the life and times of Hodge from his perspective as a newsman and author of four books that featured the powerful Oklahoman. Chapman had a big part in keeping Hodge as a name within collegiate wrestling circles and could talk for hours on the subject.  The series will feature interviews in upcoming episodes from Lee Roy Smith of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, wrestling event promoter Jack Roller as well as professional wrestling legends and native Oklahomans Gerry Brisco and Jim Ross. Links to Follow Daily Wrestling Newsletter: mattalkonline.com/news Contribute: mattalkonline.com/contribute Patreon: patreon.com/mattalkonline Rokfin: rokfin.com/creator/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: Podfollow.com/shorttime Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 659 - May 17, 2021 Direct Link for the visually impaired

“Release your ego from the outcome,” says Olympian Ben Askren.     This episode of the Spartan Up Combat Series is hosted by Joe De Sena and Colonel Nye, as they talk with Ben about reducing fear, the ego and how to live with no regrets. In this episode, you'll learn...   -The value of hard work: Ben only took off 7 days during his entire high school career -Ego and the impact on stress -How to become unstoppable by creating a niche -Planning vs following a plan and when to adhere to each -Three actions you can take to reduce performance-related fear   About Ben Ben Askren grew up in Hartland, Wisconson. He was introduced to wrestling age six by his father but didn't take the sport seriously until joining a wrestling club in fifth grade. From there, Ben's love for the sport and success within it hit new levels.   Ben reached high school and dominated his weight class at a state level.   In 2002, he joined the University of Missouri, a team that had just claimed it's first NCAA Big 12 title (thanks to future friend and fellow MMA fighter Tyron Woodley). Here Ben would help the program reach new levels. His NCAA career consisted of a 157-8 overall record. His final two years were dominant with an 87-0 record capped by back-to-back national championships (2006 & 2007). Ben was a four-time all-American, and two-time recipient of the Dan Hodge Trophy (the college wrestling equivalent of the Heisman).   His next big accomplishment was defeating the national runner-up Tyrone Lewis at the US Olympic Trials in Las Vegas to secure a spot on the 2008 US Olympic Team. In Beijing, Ben competed in the 74 kg. weight class, where he would open his first match with a win via pin. Ben was eliminated in the following round with a loss to Cuba's Ivan Fundora.   Follow Ben on Twitter, Instagram and his website -@BenAskren -BenAskren.Com SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Eurofins.  Go to EmpowerDXLab.Com/Spartan and use the code ‘Spartan' for 15% savings.   This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Orgain.  New subscribers save 30% at Orgain.Com/Pages/Spartan.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ © 2021 Spartan

Jason Welch is the head wrestling coach at San Francisco State University. Before arriving at SFSU, Welch was an assistant coach at his alma mater Northwestern University. As an athlete Welch was a 3 x NCAA Division I All-American, winning the Big 10 Championship and making the NCAA finals during his senior year. Jason won the famed 49th Midlands tournament hosted by Northwestern and led his squad to its highest team place at the tournament with a second-place finish. Welch attended Las Lomas High School, where he made four state finals and three state championships, Welch amassed 119 consecutive victories and an overall win-loss record of 194-7. He was awarded the Dan Hodge Trophy, given to the best-all around high school senior in the country. In this episode we talked with Jason about coaching at the Division II level, California wrestling culture, surfing, recruiting, and why we think wrestling at San Francisco would make for an amazing experience college experience. STAY CONNECTED https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Welch https://www.jasonwelch.us https://twitter.com/welchsgrapevine https://twitter.com/SFStateWrestle https://www.instagram.com/welchsgrapevine/?hl=en The Airey Bros. IG @aireybros / https://www.instagram.com/aireybros/ https://www.blacksheependurance.com/podcast Go to https://altaandina.com/ and pick up something for your friends and loved ones, that will last a lifetime. Use the code "share15" at check out and treat yourself to something nice, you deserve it. Follow and support Alta Andina https://altaandina.com/products/ https://www.instagram.com/altaandina/ https://www.facebook.com/AltaAndina/ Have you tried Keto Soups from Kettle and Fire they are delicious and they are essential for any ultra marathon crew. Don't get stuck using powdered broths and top ramen at your next ultra, use Kettle and Fire, you won't regret it. Order now and save up 30% on your order https://offers.kettleandfire.com/bfcm-2019/?afmc=runningwod People always ask us about supplements my answers vary from time to time with what using at any given moment but one constant since 2013 has been Cordyceps Mushrooms from Onnit. Shroom TECH Sport helps you turn up your training volume. Whether you're a recreational exerciser or a dedicated athlete, this means MORE: reps, circuits, miles, laps, more of the hard work you love to hate. Best of all, Shroom TECH Sport delivers improved performance all without the use of stimulants like caffeine. It's designed to be used before exercise or for a daily energy boost. http://onnit.sjv.io/c/478343/349600/5155