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MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Atlanta Braves 10, Detroit Tigers 7 – Game 1 Atlanta Braves 6, Detroit Tigers 5 – Game 2 Chicago Cubs 10, Pittsburgh Pirates 6 Chicago White Sox 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 Braves 10, Tigers 7/Braves 6, Tigers 5 – Braves beat Tigers 10-7 and 6-5 to sweep DH and win series Eddie Rosario hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-5 Wednesday night and sweep a doubleheader. Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna Jr. had solo homers earlier in the second game for the NL-East leading Braves, who scored in five of the first six innings. Collin McHugh pitched three perfect innings after starter Dylan Dodd allowed five runs on six hits and three walks over four innings. Michael Harris went 4 for 4 with a homer and four RBIs as Atlanta beat Detroit 10-7 in the first game. Cubs 10, Pirates 6 – Swanson sparks 6-run 6th, Cubs rally to beat Pirates 10-6 Dansby Swanson started Chicago’s six-run sixth inning with a hit, then capped the rally with an RBI single as the Cubs overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-6 on Wednesday night. Swanson finished with three hits and two RBIs to help Chicago knock off Pittsburgh for the second straight night. Mike Tauchman had three hits, two RBIs and made a running catch against the ivy on Carlos Santana’s sac fly in the seventh. Santana lofted a two-run homer and finished with four RBIs. White Sox 8, Dodgers 4 – White Sox lose Clevinger and Grifol before beating Dodgers 8-4 to snap 3-game skid Clint Frazier singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 after losing starter Mike Clevinger and manager Pedro Grifol. Jake Burger homered twice, including a two-run shot that tied the game 4-all earlier in the eighth as the White Sox snapped a three-game skid. Clevinger exited in the fifth because of right biceps soreness. Grifol was ejected for the third time this season after arguing with home plate umpire Pat Hoberg and crew chief Brian O’Nora in the sixth. Tonight Detroit (Boyd 3-5) at Minnesota (Gray 4-1), 7:10 p.m.      News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 12:45 Pittsburgh (Oviedo 3-5) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 7-4), 8:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Cease 3-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Grove 0-2), 10:10 p.m. MLB – A’s stadium deal wins legislative approval in Nevada as MLB weighs move to Vegas The Oakland Athletics have cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada Legislature gave final approval to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5 billion stadium with a retractable roof. The deal approved Wednesday still needs the governor’s signature and approval from MLB, but both are anticipated. Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is the one who proposed it.  The Nevada Assembly made minor changes Wednesday to the measure the Senate had approved Tuesday just hours before the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup. The Senate voted final approval Wednesday night. Golf – Chaos rules the day as US Open comes to the glitz of Los Angeles Brooks Koepka says he enjoys chaos. He’s come to the right place at this U.S. Open. Players have been trying to digest the news of the PGA Tour’s shock partnership with LIV Golf’s Saudi Arabian backers. And then PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan had to turn off day-to-day control to two executives because of what’s described as a medical situation. Still to be determined is what kind of chaos Los Angeles Country Club delivers. The U.S. Open starts Thursday on a course smack dab in the middle of LA on a course that looks big and plays small. Golf – US Open barranca offers beauty, danger at LA Country Club The word of the week at the U.S. Open is barranca. It stems from the Spanish word meaning cliff, precipice, gully or ravine. Merriam-Webster defines it as “a deep gully or arroyo with steep sides.” At Los Angeles Country Club, the barranca, lined with sand and dotted with native grasses and ball-entangling plants, winds through most of the first nine holes and part of the back nine, as well. Much like the seawall cliffs at Pebble Beach or the church pew bunker at Oakmont, it’s the barranca that stands out as the most feared and talked-about feature for the U.S. Open’s first return to LA since 1948. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Indiana Fever at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. NBA – Hawks’ finalize coaching staff for 2023-24 season, includes Kokoskov, Brey Atlanta Hawks coach Quin Snyder has announced his staff for next season. It includes former Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov as the lead assistant, as well as longtime Notre Dame coach Mike Brey. The remaining assistants are Bryan Bailey, Brittni Donaldson, Steve Klei, Antonio Lang, Sanjay Lumpkin, Ekpe Udoh and Jeff Watkinson. In addition, Reggis Onwukamuche will take over as player development coach, while Bryan George will work in player development, advance scouting and video. Snyder took over the Hawks in late February after the firing of Nate McMillan. NFL – Diggs returns to Bills practice; Coach McDermott says concerns are resolved Stefon Diggs was back on the field practicing, and Bills coach Sean McDermott said whatever lingering issues from last season that raised concern and confusion over the absence of Buffalo’s top receiver a day earlier have been resolved. McDermott expanded and clarified on the limited statements he made a day earlier by saying Diggs didn’t skip the team’s mandatory session on Tuesday, but was in fact excused. He also said a series of discussions airing out Diggs’ concerns have left the team and receiver “in a real good spot.” Diggs’ participation was his first with the team this offseason after he skipped the Bills voluntary workout and practice sessions. NHL – Golden Knights’ success lifts Las Vegas to another level in sports world The modern era for Las Vegas sports began when the NHL awarded the city an expansion franchise in 2016. The Golden Knights began playing in the 2017-18 season. They won their first Stanley Cup on Tuesday. Since the Knights came onboard, Las Vegas acquired an NFL team in the Raiders, and the WNBA’s Stars moved from San Antonio and became the Aces. The Aces won the championship last year and this season are again the league’s best team. Olympics – US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle accident at 24 U.S. Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica has died at the age of 24. Gasienica died after being involved in a motorcycle accident on Monday night in the northwest Chicago suburbs, according to the Bull Valley Police Department. He competed for the United States last year in the Beijing Games. Gasienica finished 49th and 53rd in individual events in China, and was 10th in a team competition with Casey Larson, Kevin Bickner and Decker Dean. He developed as a young ski jumper at the Norge Ski Club about 40 miles northwest of Chicago. Tennis – Nick Kyrgios reveals he ended up in psychiatric ward during Wimbledon in 2019 Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed he spent time in a psychiatric ward following a loss at Wimbledon in 2019 because of suicidal thoughts. Kyrgios’ comments in interviews for the upcoming Netflix documentary series “Break Point” have been widely published in Australia. Kyrgios says he went to a hospital in London to “figure out my problems” four years ago and he says he "was genuinely contemplating suicide." Kyrgios has previously discussed his mental health struggles on social media and in interviews and has said he’s doing better after seeking help. He lost the 2022 Wimbledon final to Novak Djokovic and has been largely sidelined by injuries since. MWL – Midwest League Baseball Last Night West Michigan at Lake County, PPD 6/15 Cedar Rapids 7, South Bend 2 Great Lakes 2, Wisconsin 1 Peoria 4, Lansing 3 Today West Michigan Whitecaps at Lake County Captains, 4 p.m. (DH) Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. Peoria Chiefs at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7:35 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Girls Soccer – Semifinals Division 4 at Cedar Springs Kalamazoo Christian 3, North Muskegon 1 – OT Softball – Quarterfinals Division 2 at Kalamazoo College Vicksburg 10, Parma Western 2 Today Baseball – Semifinals Division 1 at Michigan State University Mattawan vs. Novi, 11:00 a.m. Division 3 at Michigan State University Bridgman vs. Standish Sterling, 5:00 p.m. Softball – Semifinals Division 2 at Michigan State University Vicksburg vs. Richmond, 10:00 a.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Atlanta Braves 10, Detroit Tigers 7 – Game 1 Atlanta Braves 6, Detroit Tigers 5 – Game 2 Chicago Cubs 10, Pittsburgh Pirates 6 Chicago White Sox 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 Braves 10, Tigers 7/Braves 6, Tigers 5 – Braves beat Tigers 10-7 and 6-5 to sweep DH and win series Eddie Rosario hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-5 Wednesday night and sweep a doubleheader. Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna Jr. had solo homers earlier in the second game for the NL-East leading Braves, who scored in five of the first six innings. Collin McHugh pitched three perfect innings after starter Dylan Dodd allowed five runs on six hits and three walks over four innings. Michael Harris went 4 for 4 with a homer and four RBIs as Atlanta beat Detroit 10-7 in the first game. Cubs 10, Pirates 6 – Swanson sparks 6-run 6th, Cubs rally to beat Pirates 10-6 Dansby Swanson started Chicago’s six-run sixth inning with a hit, then capped the rally with an RBI single as the Cubs overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-6 on Wednesday night. Swanson finished with three hits and two RBIs to help Chicago knock off Pittsburgh for the second straight night. Mike Tauchman had three hits, two RBIs and made a running catch against the ivy on Carlos Santana’s sac fly in the seventh. Santana lofted a two-run homer and finished with four RBIs. White Sox 8, Dodgers 4 – White Sox lose Clevinger and Grifol before beating Dodgers 8-4 to snap 3-game skid Clint Frazier singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 after losing starter Mike Clevinger and manager Pedro Grifol. Jake Burger homered twice, including a two-run shot that tied the game 4-all earlier in the eighth as the White Sox snapped a three-game skid. Clevinger exited in the fifth because of right biceps soreness. Grifol was ejected for the third time this season after arguing with home plate umpire Pat Hoberg and crew chief Brian O’Nora in the sixth. Tonight Detroit (Boyd 3-5) at Minnesota (Gray 4-1), 7:10 p.m.      News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 12:45 Pittsburgh (Oviedo 3-5) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 7-4), 8:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Cease 3-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Grove 0-2), 10:10 p.m. MLB – A’s stadium deal wins legislative approval in Nevada as MLB weighs move to Vegas The Oakland Athletics have cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada Legislature gave final approval to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5 billion stadium with a retractable roof. The deal approved Wednesday still needs the governor’s signature and approval from MLB, but both are anticipated. Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is the one who proposed it.  The Nevada Assembly made minor changes Wednesday to the measure the Senate had approved Tuesday just hours before the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup. The Senate voted final approval Wednesday night. Golf – Chaos rules the day as US Open comes to the glitz of Los Angeles Brooks Koepka says he enjoys chaos. He’s come to the right place at this U.S. Open. Players have been trying to digest the news of the PGA Tour’s shock partnership with LIV Golf’s Saudi Arabian backers. And then PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan had to turn off day-to-day control to two executives because of what’s described as a medical situation. Still to be determined is what kind of chaos Los Angeles Country Club delivers. The U.S. Open starts Thursday on a course smack dab in the middle of LA on a course that looks big and plays small. Golf – US Open barranca offers beauty, danger at LA Country Club The word of the week at the U.S. Open is barranca. It stems from the Spanish word meaning cliff, precipice, gully or ravine. Merriam-Webster defines it as “a deep gully or arroyo with steep sides.” At Los Angeles Country Club, the barranca, lined with sand and dotted with native grasses and ball-entangling plants, winds through most of the first nine holes and part of the back nine, as well. Much like the seawall cliffs at Pebble Beach or the church pew bunker at Oakmont, it’s the barranca that stands out as the most feared and talked-about feature for the U.S. Open’s first return to LA since 1948. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Indiana Fever at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. NBA – Hawks’ finalize coaching staff for 2023-24 season, includes Kokoskov, Brey Atlanta Hawks coach Quin Snyder has announced his staff for next season. It includes former Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov as the lead assistant, as well as longtime Notre Dame coach Mike Brey. The remaining assistants are Bryan Bailey, Brittni Donaldson, Steve Klei, Antonio Lang, Sanjay Lumpkin, Ekpe Udoh and Jeff Watkinson. In addition, Reggis Onwukamuche will take over as player development coach, while Bryan George will work in player development, advance scouting and video. Snyder took over the Hawks in late February after the firing of Nate McMillan. NFL – Diggs returns to Bills practice; Coach McDermott says concerns are resolved Stefon Diggs was back on the field practicing, and Bills coach Sean McDermott said whatever lingering issues from last season that raised concern and confusion over the absence of Buffalo’s top receiver a day earlier have been resolved. McDermott expanded and clarified on the limited statements he made a day earlier by saying Diggs didn’t skip the team’s mandatory session on Tuesday, but was in fact excused. He also said a series of discussions airing out Diggs’ concerns have left the team and receiver “in a real good spot.” Diggs’ participation was his first with the team this offseason after he skipped the Bills voluntary workout and practice sessions. NHL – Golden Knights’ success lifts Las Vegas to another level in sports world The modern era for Las Vegas sports began when the NHL awarded the city an expansion franchise in 2016. The Golden Knights began playing in the 2017-18 season. They won their first Stanley Cup on Tuesday. Since the Knights came onboard, Las Vegas acquired an NFL team in the Raiders, and the WNBA’s Stars moved from San Antonio and became the Aces. The Aces won the championship last year and this season are again the league’s best team. Olympics – US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle accident at 24 U.S. Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica has died at the age of 24. Gasienica died after being involved in a motorcycle accident on Monday night in the northwest Chicago suburbs, according to the Bull Valley Police Department. He competed for the United States last year in the Beijing Games. Gasienica finished 49th and 53rd in individual events in China, and was 10th in a team competition with Casey Larson, Kevin Bickner and Decker Dean. He developed as a young ski jumper at the Norge Ski Club about 40 miles northwest of Chicago. Tennis – Nick Kyrgios reveals he ended up in psychiatric ward during Wimbledon in 2019 Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed he spent time in a psychiatric ward following a loss at Wimbledon in 2019 because of suicidal thoughts. Kyrgios’ comments in interviews for the upcoming Netflix documentary series “Break Point” have been widely published in Australia. Kyrgios says he went to a hospital in London to “figure out my problems” four years ago and he says he "was genuinely contemplating suicide." Kyrgios has previously discussed his mental health struggles on social media and in interviews and has said he’s doing better after seeking help. He lost the 2022 Wimbledon final to Novak Djokovic and has been largely sidelined by injuries since. MWL – Midwest League Baseball Last Night West Michigan at Lake County, PPD 6/15 Cedar Rapids 7, South Bend 2 Great Lakes 2, Wisconsin 1 Peoria 4, Lansing 3 Today West Michigan Whitecaps at Lake County Captains, 4 p.m. (DH) Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. Peoria Chiefs at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7:35 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Girls Soccer – Semifinals Division 4 at Cedar Springs Kalamazoo Christian 3, North Muskegon 1 – OT Softball – Quarterfinals Division 2 at Kalamazoo College Vicksburg 10, Parma Western 2 Today Baseball – Semifinals Division 1 at Michigan State University Mattawan vs. Novi, 11:00 a.m. Division 3 at Michigan State University Bridgman vs. Standish Sterling, 5:00 p.m. Softball – Semifinals Division 2 at Michigan State University Vicksburg vs. Richmond, 10:00 a.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Atlanta Braves 10, Detroit Tigers 7 – Game 1 Atlanta Braves 6, Detroit Tigers 5 – Game 2 Chicago Cubs 10, Pittsburgh Pirates 6 Chicago White Sox 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 Braves 10, Tigers 7/Braves 6, Tigers 5 – Braves beat Tigers 10-7 and 6-5 to sweep DH and win series Eddie Rosario hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-5 Wednesday night and sweep a doubleheader. Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna Jr. had solo homers earlier in the second game for the NL-East leading Braves, who scored in five of the first six innings. Collin McHugh pitched three perfect innings after starter Dylan Dodd allowed five runs on six hits and three walks over four innings. Michael Harris went 4 for 4 with a homer and four RBIs as Atlanta beat Detroit 10-7 in the first game. Cubs 10, Pirates 6 – Swanson sparks 6-run 6th, Cubs rally to beat Pirates 10-6 Dansby Swanson started Chicago’s six-run sixth inning with a hit, then capped the rally with an RBI single as the Cubs overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-6 on Wednesday night. Swanson finished with three hits and two RBIs to help Chicago knock off Pittsburgh for the second straight night. Mike Tauchman had three hits, two RBIs and made a running catch against the ivy on Carlos Santana’s sac fly in the seventh. Santana lofted a two-run homer and finished with four RBIs. White Sox 8, Dodgers 4 – White Sox lose Clevinger and Grifol before beating Dodgers 8-4 to snap 3-game skid Clint Frazier singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 after losing starter Mike Clevinger and manager Pedro Grifol. Jake Burger homered twice, including a two-run shot that tied the game 4-all earlier in the eighth as the White Sox snapped a three-game skid. Clevinger exited in the fifth because of right biceps soreness. Grifol was ejected for the third time this season after arguing with home plate umpire Pat Hoberg and crew chief Brian O’Nora in the sixth. Tonight Detroit (Boyd 3-5) at Minnesota (Gray 4-1), 7:10 p.m.      News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 12:45 Pittsburgh (Oviedo 3-5) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 7-4), 8:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Cease 3-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Grove 0-2), 10:10 p.m. MLB – A’s stadium deal wins legislative approval in Nevada as MLB weighs move to Vegas The Oakland Athletics have cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada Legislature gave final approval to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5 billion stadium with a retractable roof. The deal approved Wednesday still needs the governor’s signature and approval from MLB, but both are anticipated. Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is the one who proposed it.  The Nevada Assembly made minor changes Wednesday to the measure the Senate had approved Tuesday just hours before the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup. The Senate voted final approval Wednesday night. Golf – Chaos rules the day as US Open comes to the glitz of Los Angeles Brooks Koepka says he enjoys chaos. He’s come to the right place at this U.S. Open. Players have been trying to digest the news of the PGA Tour’s shock partnership with LIV Golf’s Saudi Arabian backers. And then PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan had to turn off day-to-day control to two executives because of what’s described as a medical situation. Still to be determined is what kind of chaos Los Angeles Country Club delivers. The U.S. Open starts Thursday on a course smack dab in the middle of LA on a course that looks big and plays small. Golf – US Open barranca offers beauty, danger at LA Country Club The word of the week at the U.S. Open is barranca. It stems from the Spanish word meaning cliff, precipice, gully or ravine. Merriam-Webster defines it as “a deep gully or arroyo with steep sides.” At Los Angeles Country Club, the barranca, lined with sand and dotted with native grasses and ball-entangling plants, winds through most of the first nine holes and part of the back nine, as well. Much like the seawall cliffs at Pebble Beach or the church pew bunker at Oakmont, it’s the barranca that stands out as the most feared and talked-about feature for the U.S. Open’s first return to LA since 1948. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Indiana Fever at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. NBA – Hawks’ finalize coaching staff for 2023-24 season, includes Kokoskov, Brey Atlanta Hawks coach Quin Snyder has announced his staff for next season. It includes former Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov as the lead assistant, as well as longtime Notre Dame coach Mike Brey. The remaining assistants are Bryan Bailey, Brittni Donaldson, Steve Klei, Antonio Lang, Sanjay Lumpkin, Ekpe Udoh and Jeff Watkinson. In addition, Reggis Onwukamuche will take over as player development coach, while Bryan George will work in player development, advance scouting and video. Snyder took over the Hawks in late February after the firing of Nate McMillan. NFL – Diggs returns to Bills practice; Coach McDermott says concerns are resolved Stefon Diggs was back on the field practicing, and Bills coach Sean McDermott said whatever lingering issues from last season that raised concern and confusion over the absence of Buffalo’s top receiver a day earlier have been resolved. McDermott expanded and clarified on the limited statements he made a day earlier by saying Diggs didn’t skip the team’s mandatory session on Tuesday, but was in fact excused. He also said a series of discussions airing out Diggs’ concerns have left the team and receiver “in a real good spot.” Diggs’ participation was his first with the team this offseason after he skipped the Bills voluntary workout and practice sessions. NHL – Golden Knights’ success lifts Las Vegas to another level in sports world The modern era for Las Vegas sports began when the NHL awarded the city an expansion franchise in 2016. The Golden Knights began playing in the 2017-18 season. They won their first Stanley Cup on Tuesday. Since the Knights came onboard, Las Vegas acquired an NFL team in the Raiders, and the WNBA’s Stars moved from San Antonio and became the Aces. The Aces won the championship last year and this season are again the league’s best team. Olympics – US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle accident at 24 U.S. Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica has died at the age of 24. Gasienica died after being involved in a motorcycle accident on Monday night in the northwest Chicago suburbs, according to the Bull Valley Police Department. He competed for the United States last year in the Beijing Games. Gasienica finished 49th and 53rd in individual events in China, and was 10th in a team competition with Casey Larson, Kevin Bickner and Decker Dean. He developed as a young ski jumper at the Norge Ski Club about 40 miles northwest of Chicago. Tennis – Nick Kyrgios reveals he ended up in psychiatric ward during Wimbledon in 2019 Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed he spent time in a psychiatric ward following a loss at Wimbledon in 2019 because of suicidal thoughts. Kyrgios’ comments in interviews for the upcoming Netflix documentary series “Break Point” have been widely published in Australia. Kyrgios says he went to a hospital in London to “figure out my problems” four years ago and he says he "was genuinely contemplating suicide." Kyrgios has previously discussed his mental health struggles on social media and in interviews and has said he’s doing better after seeking help. He lost the 2022 Wimbledon final to Novak Djokovic and has been largely sidelined by injuries since. MWL – Midwest League Baseball Last Night West Michigan at Lake County, PPD 6/15 Cedar Rapids 7, South Bend 2 Great Lakes 2, Wisconsin 1 Peoria 4, Lansing 3 Today West Michigan Whitecaps at Lake County Captains, 4 p.m. (DH) Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. Peoria Chiefs at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7:35 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Girls Soccer – Semifinals Division 4 at Cedar Springs Kalamazoo Christian 3, North Muskegon 1 – OT Softball – Quarterfinals Division 2 at Kalamazoo College Vicksburg 10, Parma Western 2 Today Baseball – Semifinals Division 1 at Michigan State University Mattawan vs. Novi, 11:00 a.m. Division 3 at Michigan State University Bridgman vs. Standish Sterling, 5:00 p.m. Softball – Semifinals Division 2 at Michigan State University Vicksburg vs. Richmond, 10:00 a.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Atlanta Braves 10, Detroit Tigers 7 – Game 1 Atlanta Braves 6, Detroit Tigers 5 – Game 2 Chicago Cubs 10, Pittsburgh Pirates 6 Chicago White Sox 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 Braves 10, Tigers 7/Braves 6, Tigers 5 – Braves beat Tigers 10-7 and 6-5 to sweep DH and win series Eddie Rosario hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-5 Wednesday night and sweep a doubleheader. Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna Jr. had solo homers earlier in the second game for the NL-East leading Braves, who scored in five of the first six innings. Collin McHugh pitched three perfect innings after starter Dylan Dodd allowed five runs on six hits and three walks over four innings. Michael Harris went 4 for 4 with a homer and four RBIs as Atlanta beat Detroit 10-7 in the first game. Cubs 10, Pirates 6 – Swanson sparks 6-run 6th, Cubs rally to beat Pirates 10-6 Dansby Swanson started Chicago’s six-run sixth inning with a hit, then capped the rally with an RBI single as the Cubs overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-6 on Wednesday night. Swanson finished with three hits and two RBIs to help Chicago knock off Pittsburgh for the second straight night. Mike Tauchman had three hits, two RBIs and made a running catch against the ivy on Carlos Santana’s sac fly in the seventh. Santana lofted a two-run homer and finished with four RBIs. White Sox 8, Dodgers 4 – White Sox lose Clevinger and Grifol before beating Dodgers 8-4 to snap 3-game skid Clint Frazier singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 after losing starter Mike Clevinger and manager Pedro Grifol. Jake Burger homered twice, including a two-run shot that tied the game 4-all earlier in the eighth as the White Sox snapped a three-game skid. Clevinger exited in the fifth because of right biceps soreness. Grifol was ejected for the third time this season after arguing with home plate umpire Pat Hoberg and crew chief Brian O’Nora in the sixth. Tonight Detroit (Boyd 3-5) at Minnesota (Gray 4-1), 7:10 p.m.      News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 12:45 Pittsburgh (Oviedo 3-5) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 7-4), 8:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Cease 3-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Grove 0-2), 10:10 p.m. MLB – A’s stadium deal wins legislative approval in Nevada as MLB weighs move to Vegas The Oakland Athletics have cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada Legislature gave final approval to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5 billion stadium with a retractable roof. The deal approved Wednesday still needs the governor’s signature and approval from MLB, but both are anticipated. Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is the one who proposed it.  The Nevada Assembly made minor changes Wednesday to the measure the Senate had approved Tuesday just hours before the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup. The Senate voted final approval Wednesday night. Golf – Chaos rules the day as US Open comes to the glitz of Los Angeles Brooks Koepka says he enjoys chaos. He’s come to the right place at this U.S. Open. Players have been trying to digest the news of the PGA Tour’s shock partnership with LIV Golf’s Saudi Arabian backers. And then PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan had to turn off day-to-day control to two executives because of what’s described as a medical situation. Still to be determined is what kind of chaos Los Angeles Country Club delivers. The U.S. Open starts Thursday on a course smack dab in the middle of LA on a course that looks big and plays small. Golf – US Open barranca offers beauty, danger at LA Country Club The word of the week at the U.S. Open is barranca. It stems from the Spanish word meaning cliff, precipice, gully or ravine. Merriam-Webster defines it as “a deep gully or arroyo with steep sides.” At Los Angeles Country Club, the barranca, lined with sand and dotted with native grasses and ball-entangling plants, winds through most of the first nine holes and part of the back nine, as well. Much like the seawall cliffs at Pebble Beach or the church pew bunker at Oakmont, it’s the barranca that stands out as the most feared and talked-about feature for the U.S. Open’s first return to LA since 1948. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Indiana Fever at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. NBA – Hawks’ finalize coaching staff for 2023-24 season, includes Kokoskov, Brey Atlanta Hawks coach Quin Snyder has announced his staff for next season. It includes former Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov as the lead assistant, as well as longtime Notre Dame coach Mike Brey. The remaining assistants are Bryan Bailey, Brittni Donaldson, Steve Klei, Antonio Lang, Sanjay Lumpkin, Ekpe Udoh and Jeff Watkinson. In addition, Reggis Onwukamuche will take over as player development coach, while Bryan George will work in player development, advance scouting and video. Snyder took over the Hawks in late February after the firing of Nate McMillan. NFL – Diggs returns to Bills practice; Coach McDermott says concerns are resolved Stefon Diggs was back on the field practicing, and Bills coach Sean McDermott said whatever lingering issues from last season that raised concern and confusion over the absence of Buffalo’s top receiver a day earlier have been resolved. McDermott expanded and clarified on the limited statements he made a day earlier by saying Diggs didn’t skip the team’s mandatory session on Tuesday, but was in fact excused. He also said a series of discussions airing out Diggs’ concerns have left the team and receiver “in a real good spot.” Diggs’ participation was his first with the team this offseason after he skipped the Bills voluntary workout and practice sessions. NHL – Golden Knights’ success lifts Las Vegas to another level in sports world The modern era for Las Vegas sports began when the NHL awarded the city an expansion franchise in 2016. The Golden Knights began playing in the 2017-18 season. They won their first Stanley Cup on Tuesday. Since the Knights came onboard, Las Vegas acquired an NFL team in the Raiders, and the WNBA’s Stars moved from San Antonio and became the Aces. The Aces won the championship last year and this season are again the league’s best team. Olympics – US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle accident at 24 U.S. Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica has died at the age of 24. Gasienica died after being involved in a motorcycle accident on Monday night in the northwest Chicago suburbs, according to the Bull Valley Police Department. He competed for the United States last year in the Beijing Games. Gasienica finished 49th and 53rd in individual events in China, and was 10th in a team competition with Casey Larson, Kevin Bickner and Decker Dean. He developed as a young ski jumper at the Norge Ski Club about 40 miles northwest of Chicago. Tennis – Nick Kyrgios reveals he ended up in psychiatric ward during Wimbledon in 2019 Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed he spent time in a psychiatric ward following a loss at Wimbledon in 2019 because of suicidal thoughts. Kyrgios’ comments in interviews for the upcoming Netflix documentary series “Break Point” have been widely published in Australia. Kyrgios says he went to a hospital in London to “figure out my problems” four years ago and he says he "was genuinely contemplating suicide." Kyrgios has previously discussed his mental health struggles on social media and in interviews and has said he’s doing better after seeking help. He lost the 2022 Wimbledon final to Novak Djokovic and has been largely sidelined by injuries since. MWL – Midwest League Baseball Last Night West Michigan at Lake County, PPD 6/15 Cedar Rapids 7, South Bend 2 Great Lakes 2, Wisconsin 1 Peoria 4, Lansing 3 Today West Michigan Whitecaps at Lake County Captains, 4 p.m. (DH) Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. Peoria Chiefs at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7:35 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Girls Soccer – Semifinals Division 4 at Cedar Springs Kalamazoo Christian 3, North Muskegon 1 – OT Softball – Quarterfinals Division 2 at Kalamazoo College Vicksburg 10, Parma Western 2 Today Baseball – Semifinals Division 1 at Michigan State University Mattawan vs. Novi, 11:00 a.m. Division 3 at Michigan State University Bridgman vs. Standish Sterling, 5:00 p.m. Softball – Semifinals Division 2 at Michigan State University Vicksburg vs. Richmond, 10:00 a.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Atlanta Braves 10, Detroit Tigers 7 – Game 1 Atlanta Braves 6, Detroit Tigers 5 – Game 2 Chicago Cubs 10, Pittsburgh Pirates 6 Chicago White Sox 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 Braves 10, Tigers 7/Braves 6, Tigers 5 – Braves beat Tigers 10-7 and 6-5 to sweep DH and win series Eddie Rosario hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-5 Wednesday night and sweep a doubleheader. Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna Jr. had solo homers earlier in the second game for the NL-East leading Braves, who scored in five of the first six innings. Collin McHugh pitched three perfect innings after starter Dylan Dodd allowed five runs on six hits and three walks over four innings. Michael Harris went 4 for 4 with a homer and four RBIs as Atlanta beat Detroit 10-7 in the first game. Cubs 10, Pirates 6 – Swanson sparks 6-run 6th, Cubs rally to beat Pirates 10-6 Dansby Swanson started Chicago’s six-run sixth inning with a hit, then capped the rally with an RBI single as the Cubs overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-6 on Wednesday night. Swanson finished with three hits and two RBIs to help Chicago knock off Pittsburgh for the second straight night. Mike Tauchman had three hits, two RBIs and made a running catch against the ivy on Carlos Santana’s sac fly in the seventh. Santana lofted a two-run homer and finished with four RBIs. White Sox 8, Dodgers 4 – White Sox lose Clevinger and Grifol before beating Dodgers 8-4 to snap 3-game skid Clint Frazier singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 after losing starter Mike Clevinger and manager Pedro Grifol. Jake Burger homered twice, including a two-run shot that tied the game 4-all earlier in the eighth as the White Sox snapped a three-game skid. Clevinger exited in the fifth because of right biceps soreness. Grifol was ejected for the third time this season after arguing with home plate umpire Pat Hoberg and crew chief Brian O’Nora in the sixth. Tonight Detroit (Boyd 3-5) at Minnesota (Gray 4-1), 7:10 p.m.      News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 12:45 Pittsburgh (Oviedo 3-5) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 7-4), 8:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Cease 3-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Grove 0-2), 10:10 p.m. MLB – A’s stadium deal wins legislative approval in Nevada as MLB weighs move to Vegas The Oakland Athletics have cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada Legislature gave final approval to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5 billion stadium with a retractable roof. The deal approved Wednesday still needs the governor’s signature and approval from MLB, but both are anticipated. Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is the one who proposed it.  The Nevada Assembly made minor changes Wednesday to the measure the Senate had approved Tuesday just hours before the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup. The Senate voted final approval Wednesday night. Golf – Chaos rules the day as US Open comes to the glitz of Los Angeles Brooks Koepka says he enjoys chaos. He’s come to the right place at this U.S. Open. Players have been trying to digest the news of the PGA Tour’s shock partnership with LIV Golf’s Saudi Arabian backers. And then PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan had to turn off day-to-day control to two executives because of what’s described as a medical situation. Still to be determined is what kind of chaos Los Angeles Country Club delivers. The U.S. Open starts Thursday on a course smack dab in the middle of LA on a course that looks big and plays small. Golf – US Open barranca offers beauty, danger at LA Country Club The word of the week at the U.S. Open is barranca. It stems from the Spanish word meaning cliff, precipice, gully or ravine. Merriam-Webster defines it as “a deep gully or arroyo with steep sides.” At Los Angeles Country Club, the barranca, lined with sand and dotted with native grasses and ball-entangling plants, winds through most of the first nine holes and part of the back nine, as well. Much like the seawall cliffs at Pebble Beach or the church pew bunker at Oakmont, it’s the barranca that stands out as the most feared and talked-about feature for the U.S. Open’s first return to LA since 1948. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Indiana Fever at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. NBA – Hawks’ finalize coaching staff for 2023-24 season, includes Kokoskov, Brey Atlanta Hawks coach Quin Snyder has announced his staff for next season. It includes former Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov as the lead assistant, as well as longtime Notre Dame coach Mike Brey. The remaining assistants are Bryan Bailey, Brittni Donaldson, Steve Klei, Antonio Lang, Sanjay Lumpkin, Ekpe Udoh and Jeff Watkinson. In addition, Reggis Onwukamuche will take over as player development coach, while Bryan George will work in player development, advance scouting and video. Snyder took over the Hawks in late February after the firing of Nate McMillan. NFL – Diggs returns to Bills practice; Coach McDermott says concerns are resolved Stefon Diggs was back on the field practicing, and Bills coach Sean McDermott said whatever lingering issues from last season that raised concern and confusion over the absence of Buffalo’s top receiver a day earlier have been resolved. McDermott expanded and clarified on the limited statements he made a day earlier by saying Diggs didn’t skip the team’s mandatory session on Tuesday, but was in fact excused. He also said a series of discussions airing out Diggs’ concerns have left the team and receiver “in a real good spot.” Diggs’ participation was his first with the team this offseason after he skipped the Bills voluntary workout and practice sessions. NHL – Golden Knights’ success lifts Las Vegas to another level in sports world The modern era for Las Vegas sports began when the NHL awarded the city an expansion franchise in 2016. The Golden Knights began playing in the 2017-18 season. They won their first Stanley Cup on Tuesday. Since the Knights came onboard, Las Vegas acquired an NFL team in the Raiders, and the WNBA’s Stars moved from San Antonio and became the Aces. The Aces won the championship last year and this season are again the league’s best team. Olympics – US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle accident at 24 U.S. Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica has died at the age of 24. Gasienica died after being involved in a motorcycle accident on Monday night in the northwest Chicago suburbs, according to the Bull Valley Police Department. He competed for the United States last year in the Beijing Games. Gasienica finished 49th and 53rd in individual events in China, and was 10th in a team competition with Casey Larson, Kevin Bickner and Decker Dean. He developed as a young ski jumper at the Norge Ski Club about 40 miles northwest of Chicago. Tennis – Nick Kyrgios reveals he ended up in psychiatric ward during Wimbledon in 2019 Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed he spent time in a psychiatric ward following a loss at Wimbledon in 2019 because of suicidal thoughts. Kyrgios’ comments in interviews for the upcoming Netflix documentary series “Break Point” have been widely published in Australia. Kyrgios says he went to a hospital in London to “figure out my problems” four years ago and he says he "was genuinely contemplating suicide." Kyrgios has previously discussed his mental health struggles on social media and in interviews and has said he’s doing better after seeking help. He lost the 2022 Wimbledon final to Novak Djokovic and has been largely sidelined by injuries since. MWL – Midwest League Baseball Last Night West Michigan at Lake County, PPD 6/15 Cedar Rapids 7, South Bend 2 Great Lakes 2, Wisconsin 1 Peoria 4, Lansing 3 Today West Michigan Whitecaps at Lake County Captains, 4 p.m. (DH) Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. Peoria Chiefs at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7:35 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Girls Soccer – Semifinals Division 4 at Cedar Springs Kalamazoo Christian 3, North Muskegon 1 – OT Softball – Quarterfinals Division 2 at Kalamazoo College Vicksburg 10, Parma Western 2 Today Baseball – Semifinals Division 1 at Michigan State University Mattawan vs. Novi, 11:00 a.m. Division 3 at Michigan State University Bridgman vs. Standish Sterling, 5:00 p.m. Softball – Semifinals Division 2 at Michigan State University Vicksburg vs. Richmond, 10:00 a.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Atlanta Braves 10, Detroit Tigers 7 – Game 1 Atlanta Braves 6, Detroit Tigers 5 – Game 2 Chicago Cubs 10, Pittsburgh Pirates 6 Chicago White Sox 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 Braves 10, Tigers 7/Braves 6, Tigers 5 – Braves beat Tigers 10-7 and 6-5 to sweep DH and win series Eddie Rosario hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-5 Wednesday night and sweep a doubleheader. Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna Jr. had solo homers earlier in the second game for the NL-East leading Braves, who scored in five of the first six innings. Collin McHugh pitched three perfect innings after starter Dylan Dodd allowed five runs on six hits and three walks over four innings. Michael Harris went 4 for 4 with a homer and four RBIs as Atlanta beat Detroit 10-7 in the first game. Cubs 10, Pirates 6 – Swanson sparks 6-run 6th, Cubs rally to beat Pirates 10-6 Dansby Swanson started Chicago’s six-run sixth inning with a hit, then capped the rally with an RBI single as the Cubs overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-6 on Wednesday night. Swanson finished with three hits and two RBIs to help Chicago knock off Pittsburgh for the second straight night. Mike Tauchman had three hits, two RBIs and made a running catch against the ivy on Carlos Santana’s sac fly in the seventh. Santana lofted a two-run homer and finished with four RBIs. White Sox 8, Dodgers 4 – White Sox lose Clevinger and Grifol before beating Dodgers 8-4 to snap 3-game skid Clint Frazier singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 after losing starter Mike Clevinger and manager Pedro Grifol. Jake Burger homered twice, including a two-run shot that tied the game 4-all earlier in the eighth as the White Sox snapped a three-game skid. Clevinger exited in the fifth because of right biceps soreness. Grifol was ejected for the third time this season after arguing with home plate umpire Pat Hoberg and crew chief Brian O’Nora in the sixth. Tonight Detroit (Boyd 3-5) at Minnesota (Gray 4-1), 7:10 p.m.      News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM 12:45 Pittsburgh (Oviedo 3-5) at Chicago Cubs (Stroman 7-4), 8:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Cease 3-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Grove 0-2), 10:10 p.m. MLB – A’s stadium deal wins legislative approval in Nevada as MLB weighs move to Vegas The Oakland Athletics have cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada Legislature gave final approval to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5 billion stadium with a retractable roof. The deal approved Wednesday still needs the governor’s signature and approval from MLB, but both are anticipated. Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is the one who proposed it.  The Nevada Assembly made minor changes Wednesday to the measure the Senate had approved Tuesday just hours before the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup. The Senate voted final approval Wednesday night. Golf – Chaos rules the day as US Open comes to the glitz of Los Angeles Brooks Koepka says he enjoys chaos. He’s come to the right place at this U.S. Open. Players have been trying to digest the news of the PGA Tour’s shock partnership with LIV Golf’s Saudi Arabian backers. And then PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan had to turn off day-to-day control to two executives because of what’s described as a medical situation. Still to be determined is what kind of chaos Los Angeles Country Club delivers. The U.S. Open starts Thursday on a course smack dab in the middle of LA on a course that looks big and plays small. Golf – US Open barranca offers beauty, danger at LA Country Club The word of the week at the U.S. Open is barranca. It stems from the Spanish word meaning cliff, precipice, gully or ravine. Merriam-Webster defines it as “a deep gully or arroyo with steep sides.” At Los Angeles Country Club, the barranca, lined with sand and dotted with native grasses and ball-entangling plants, winds through most of the first nine holes and part of the back nine, as well. Much like the seawall cliffs at Pebble Beach or the church pew bunker at Oakmont, it’s the barranca that stands out as the most feared and talked-about feature for the U.S. Open’s first return to LA since 1948. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Indiana Fever at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. NBA – Hawks’ finalize coaching staff for 2023-24 season, includes Kokoskov, Brey Atlanta Hawks coach Quin Snyder has announced his staff for next season. It includes former Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov as the lead assistant, as well as longtime Notre Dame coach Mike Brey. The remaining assistants are Bryan Bailey, Brittni Donaldson, Steve Klei, Antonio Lang, Sanjay Lumpkin, Ekpe Udoh and Jeff Watkinson. In addition, Reggis Onwukamuche will take over as player development coach, while Bryan George will work in player development, advance scouting and video. Snyder took over the Hawks in late February after the firing of Nate McMillan. NFL – Diggs returns to Bills practice; Coach McDermott says concerns are resolved Stefon Diggs was back on the field practicing, and Bills coach Sean McDermott said whatever lingering issues from last season that raised concern and confusion over the absence of Buffalo’s top receiver a day earlier have been resolved. McDermott expanded and clarified on the limited statements he made a day earlier by saying Diggs didn’t skip the team’s mandatory session on Tuesday, but was in fact excused. He also said a series of discussions airing out Diggs’ concerns have left the team and receiver “in a real good spot.” Diggs’ participation was his first with the team this offseason after he skipped the Bills voluntary workout and practice sessions. NHL – Golden Knights’ success lifts Las Vegas to another level in sports world The modern era for Las Vegas sports began when the NHL awarded the city an expansion franchise in 2016. The Golden Knights began playing in the 2017-18 season. They won their first Stanley Cup on Tuesday. Since the Knights came onboard, Las Vegas acquired an NFL team in the Raiders, and the WNBA’s Stars moved from San Antonio and became the Aces. The Aces won the championship last year and this season are again the league’s best team. Olympics – US Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies in motorcycle accident at 24 U.S. Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica has died at the age of 24. Gasienica died after being involved in a motorcycle accident on Monday night in the northwest Chicago suburbs, according to the Bull Valley Police Department. He competed for the United States last year in the Beijing Games. Gasienica finished 49th and 53rd in individual events in China, and was 10th in a team competition with Casey Larson, Kevin Bickner and Decker Dean. He developed as a young ski jumper at the Norge Ski Club about 40 miles northwest of Chicago. Tennis – Nick Kyrgios reveals he ended up in psychiatric ward during Wimbledon in 2019 Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed he spent time in a psychiatric ward following a loss at Wimbledon in 2019 because of suicidal thoughts. Kyrgios’ comments in interviews for the upcoming Netflix documentary series “Break Point” have been widely published in Australia. Kyrgios says he went to a hospital in London to “figure out my problems” four years ago and he says he "was genuinely contemplating suicide." Kyrgios has previously discussed his mental health struggles on social media and in interviews and has said he’s doing better after seeking help. He lost the 2022 Wimbledon final to Novak Djokovic and has been largely sidelined by injuries since. MWL – Midwest League Baseball Last Night West Michigan at Lake County, PPD 6/15 Cedar Rapids 7, South Bend 2 Great Lakes 2, Wisconsin 1 Peoria 4, Lansing 3 Today West Michigan Whitecaps at Lake County Captains, 4 p.m. (DH) Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. Peoria Chiefs at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7:35 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Girls Soccer – Semifinals Division 4 at Cedar Springs Kalamazoo Christian 3, North Muskegon 1 – OT Softball – Quarterfinals Division 2 at Kalamazoo College Vicksburg 10, Parma Western 2 Today Baseball – Semifinals Division 1 at Michigan State University Mattawan vs. Novi, 11:00 a.m. Division 3 at Michigan State University Bridgman vs. Standish Sterling, 5:00 p.m. Softball – Semifinals Division 2 at Michigan State University Vicksburg vs. Richmond, 10:00 a.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawks and United Broadcaster Mike Conti talks about what type of team Atlanta United is going to be depends on the health of Giorgos Giakoumakis, who are we viewing as United's true rival in the MLS, if Giakoumakis could be available to start tomorrow instead of coming off the bench, the hiring of Igor Kokoskov as the hawks new top assistant, and dealing with Hawks rumors all offseason.

The Nets have some changes in their coaching ranks with the team moving on from assistants Igor Kokoskov, Brian Keefe, and Tiago Splitter. With the team facing changes as a squad next year, and unclear goals heading into the off-season, is this the best time to start overhauling the coaching staff? Doug Norrie take a look at the movies by the Nets and what it could mean for Jacque Vaughn's bench going forward. There are already some interesting names being floated for who the team could bring in and there are moves the team could make with their current remaining staff as well.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnNBA and get 10% off your first month. PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nets have some changes in their coaching ranks with the team moving on from assistants Igor Kokoskov, Brian Keefe, and Tiago Splitter. With the team facing changes as a squad next year, and unclear goals heading into the off-season, is this the best time to start overhauling the coaching staff? Doug Norrie take a look at the movies by the Nets and what it could mean for Jacque Vaughn's bench going forward.  There are already some interesting names being floated for who the team could bring in and there are moves the team could make with their current remaining staff as well. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnNBA and get 10% off your first month.  PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Igor Kokoskov is heading to Brooklyn, DeShawn Stevenson is selling his ring, and the Ringer's KOC has some ideas on how to rework the Mavericks. Nick Wright has Luka Doncic HIGH up the list of players from the last 50 years. Jordan Ennis has a draft guide for Mavs fans. Twitter friend Block Sr. has a snippet from the Dunc'd On show about Brunson not leaving Dallas per Jake Fischer. Maybe we should want Isaiah Hartenstein? Last, Mikal Bridges talks Game 7 vs Dallas. All this and more, Kirk rambles about to start your week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Igor Kokoskov is heading to Brooklyn, DeShawn Stevenson is selling his ring, and the Ringer's KOC has some ideas on how to rework the Mavericks. Nick Wright has Luka Doncic HIGH up the list of players from the last 50 years. Jordan Ennis has a draft guide for Mavs fans. Twitter friend Block Sr. has a snippet from the Dunc'd On show about Brunson not leaving Dallas per Jake Fischer. Maybe we should want Isaiah Hartenstein? Last, Mikal Bridges talks Game 7 vs Dallas. All this and more, Kirk rambles about to start your week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Igor Kokoskov'un NBA'e geri dönüp Jason Kidd'in teknik ekibine katılmaya karar vermesinin ardından Fenerbahçe Beko, koç koltuğunda bir kez daha değişime gitti ve takımı Sasa Djordjevic'e emanet etti. Bu gelişmeyi değerlendirmek üzere Cem Pekdoğru, Acil Servis'te Siskauskast ekibinden Savaş Birdal'ı konuk etti. Piyasadaki alternatifler içinde Djordjevic, güvenli bir tercih miydi? Djordjevic'in koçluk kariyeri bize neler işaret ediyor? Kurulan kadro, Djordjevic'in basketbol yaklaşımına ne kadar uygun? Hangi pozisyonlarda takviyeye ihtiyaç var? Nando de Colo'dan nasıl bir sezon beklemeliyiz? Zeljko Obradovic'in ayrılığının ardından, Fenerbahçe basketbolunda karar verme süreçleri nasıl dizayn edildi? / Ses Tasarımı: Vadi Sound

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) and Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) breakdown the NBA DRAFT & FREE AGENCY RUMORS floating around about their pursuit of Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, and Goran Dragic. Why are the Dallas Mavericks backing off Kawhi and trying another angle and why is that significant? Then they discuss how the Mavs could clear more space for Kyle Lowry and why he should be the Mavericks' #1 target.The Mavericks are also on the verge of hiring Igor Kokoskov to be an assistant coach plus they hired a well-respected NBA Capologist from the Brooklyn Nets, Andrew Baker. The guys discuss why these are great moves for the Mavs new leadership duo Nico Harrison & Jason Kidd.Finally, they discuss Goran Dragic's connection to Dallas and why he would make a good option.Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Locked On MavericksFollow/Subscribe Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnMavsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offersBuilt Bar — Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AG — There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock Auto — Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Indeed — Get started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sprite'ın sunduğu Top Yalan Söylemez'in 15. bölümünde Uğur Ozan Sulak, Ahmet Çakı ve Yiğiter Uluğ, kazanmaya devam eden Anadolu Efes'in “durdurulmaz” bir hale bürünen hücumuna özel bir parantez açıyorlar. Valencia'dan mağlubiyetle dönen Fenerbahçe Beko'da işlemeyen ana planı, Dyshawn Pierre etkisini, rotasyon yönetimini konuşurken Zeljko Obradovic ve Igor Kokoskov'un çalışma metotlarını kabaca kıyaslıyoruz. Bu bölümde son olarak, CSKA Moskova'nın sezon boyunca kötüye giden takım kimyası üzerinden kadro planlamasının EuroLeague'deki önemine değiniyoruz. (00:55) Anadolu Efes (08:35) Sprite ile Net Cevaplar (11:55) Fenerbahçe Beko (28:10) EuroLeague ve Kadro Mühendisliği

Sprite'ın sunduğu Top Yalan Söylemez'in 12. bölümünde Uğur Ozan Sulak ve Yiğiter Uluğ'a deneyimli koç Ertuğrul Erdoğan eşlik ediyor. Geçtiğimiz hafta İspanya Kral Kupası finalinde karşı karşıya gelen Real Madrid ve Barcelona'yla başladığımız 12. bölümde, Sarunas Jasikevicius'un koç olarak Litvanya dışında kazandığı ilk kupayı değerlendiriyoruz. Fenerbahçe Beko'nun etkileyici serisini Igor Kokoskov'un oyuncu grubuyla yakaladığı uyum üzerinden yorumlarken, kriz günlerini atlatan Anadolu Efes'e ve Ettore Messina yönetimindeki Armani Milan'a dair düşüncelerimizi de paylaşıyoruz. (01:00) Barcelona (08:15) Real Madrid (23:05) Fenerbahçe Beko (33:15) Anadolu Efes (36:10) Armani Milan

Sprite'ın sunduğu Top Yalan Söylemez'in sekizinci bölümünde Uğur Ozan Sulak, Ahmet Çakı ve Yiğiter Uluğ, üst üste beş maç kazanarak EuroLeague'in en formda takımı haline gelen Fenerbahçe Beko'da Igor Kokoskov'un rotasyonunu, MVP dönemini hatırlatan Jan Vesely'yi, Barthel & Pierre ikilisinin katkılarını konuştuktan sonra Dzanan Musa üzerinden ligin bir başka formda ekibi Anadolu Efes'e geçiyorlar. Sertaç Şanlı ve Adrien Moerman'a özel bir parantez açtığımız bölümde, Thomas Heurtel'in geleceğini ve Real Madrid söylentilerini konuşuyoruz. (01:00) Fenerbahçe Beko (18:45) Anadolu Efes (32:00) Thomas Heurtel & Real Madrid

Top Yalan Söylemez'in altıncı bölümünde Uğur Ozan Sulak, Ahmet Çakı ve Yiğiter Uluğ, EuroLeague gündeminden dikkat çekici konuları değerlendirmeye devam ediyorlar. ALBA Berlin deplasmanında bozguna uğrayan ve kötü gidişatı durduramayan Fenerbahçe Beko'da Igor Kokoskov'un ilk EuroLeague sezonunun nasıl geçtiğini ve eleştirilerin ne kadarını hak ettiğini tartışıyoruz. Sakatlık haberlerinden kurtulamayan Anadolu Efes'te hâlâ form tutamayan Shane Larkin'den ve yolunda gitmeyen diğer faktörlerden bahsediyoruz. Aito Garcia Reneses yönetimindeki ALBA Berlin ve Ettore Messina döneminde bir standart yakalayamayan Armani Milan, gündemimizdeki diğer takımlar… Not: Top Yalan Söylemez #6, 14 Aralık Pazartesi günü kaydedilmiştir.

Fenerbahçe Beko'nun hareketli yaz dönemi devam ederken Uğur Ozan Sulak ve Caner Eler, Zeljko Obradovic'ten sonra Igor Kokoskov'un da teknik ekibinde yer alacak asistan koç Erdem Can'ı Acil Servis'te konuk ettiler. Deneyimli antrenör, Kokoskov'la Utah günlerine dayanan tanışıklığı, transferdeki tercihlerinin arkasındaki düşünüş, Kokoskov'un oyun yaklaşımının selefi Obradovic'ten farkları ve basketbolun evriminde karşımıza çıkan “pozisyonsuz basketbol” tanımıyla ilgili sorularımızı yanıtladı.

Fenerbahçe Beko'daki sıcak gelişmeler üzerine Kısa Beş de özel bir bölümle geri dönüş yapıyor. Buğra Balaban ve Utkan Şahin, Ataşehir'de yedi sezonluk Zeljko Obradovic çağının kapanış şeklini yorumladıktan sonra Fenerbahçe Beko'nun yeni koç seçimini analiz ediyorlar. Igor Kokoskov'un kariyer çizgisi, Fenerbahçe Beko'da yapacaklarına dair ne gibi ipuçları veriyor? Kulüpte kalan Maurizio Gherardini'nin yeni dönem için nasıl bir vizyonu olabilir? Kıta basketbolunda kulüpler düzeyindeki deneyimsizliği, Kokoskov için bir handikap yaratabilir mi? Kısa Beş'in 31. bölümünde bu zor sorulara yanıt arıyoruz.

What happens if the Suns drafted Luka Doncic at No. 1 overall? How different is Phoenix in 2020 where Doncic has ascended to MVP contender?Ayton has fared well for himself, but the adjustment for bigs in today's NBA is more steeper than primary ball handlers. Would the fit with Booker and Doncic not be as smooth?Also, Igor Kokoskov likely stays on as head coach with Doncic on the roster. Would Kokoskov's scheme have actually worked with two great playmakers on the roster?Follow on Twitter: @LockedOnPHXSuns, @esidery, @BrendonKleen14Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get $10 off your first order.And visit lockedonpodcasts.com/advertising to partner with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What can we learn from the Suns' preseason where they went 2-2? A lot.From the all-around roster change to the switch from Igor Kokoskov to Monty Williams, it's leading to raised expectations and what looks like a legitimately competitive roster. Also, the experience provided from the Suns' 2019 rookie class is pushing this rotation possibly to 11 instead of 10.After multiple years where there seemed to be no direction and youth in place of experience, the opposite rings true now. Now, it's time to see if Phoenix's franchise pillars — Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton — can take advantage of the opportunity. What did preseason tell us about how ready these two are to do so? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suns basketball is finally back, which also means daily coverage from us here on Locked On Suns. Today, we run through all of the latest news and takeaways from training camp.Ricky Rubio is an underrated piece to the Suns' puzzle this year, but his leadership might be his most important trait. And are we underselling how much contribution Phoenix could receive from Ty Jerome and Cameron Johnson early on?We close analyzing the differences noticed so far between Monty Williams and Igor Kokoskov as the head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to talking about the basketball industry as a whole and all the levels of performance that come with it, there's no one better to talk to than Cody Toppert.It just so happens that Toppert was also the head coach of the Northern Arizona Suns as well as a player development assistant on Igor Kokoskov's bench last year.Toppert joined the show to discuss the growth from Devin Booker, training role players to narrow the scope of their game, big men in the pace-and-space era, and more.We also discussed what it will take for big men like Deandre Ayton and Memphis recruit James Wiseman to make it in the modern NBA, and what happens from a development perspective when the draft age is decreased back to 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Pina joins the show to discuss why he thinks an Anthony Davis trade is realistic for Phoenix, how he would approach the sixth pick in the draft, and more.We rank Deandre Ayton among trade chips in the AD sweepstakes, why Michael would not have moved on from Igor Kokoskov, and how the Suns can learn from the big men in this year's NBA playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, we go in-depth on what exactly it takes to rebuild a culture from the ground up. What does it take to go from a losing environment to one that is conducive to winning?Wes Goldberg, co-host of Locked On Heat, knows plenty about this after watching Suns GM James Jones and other veterans remake Miami's image to what has continued throughout the last decade.Jones is already working on remaking the Suns' environment to his liking. Multiple changes to floor zero and the front office have happened over the last few weeks, including firing Igor Kokoskov for Monty Williams.How long will it take for Jones to overhaul Phoenix's image and on-court production behind a newfound culture of success? The answer honestly may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are joined by Gerald Bourguet of Hoops Habit to react to the Wednesday morning press conference appearance by James Jones explaining his decision to fire Igor Kokoskov.Jones touched on the big-picture reasons for the divorce in addition to what he wants from the next coach. He also discussed his relationship with Robert Sarver and what Suns fans can expect to come out of Jeff Bower's role in the organization.Does this change anything or is it more of the same for the Suns? Gerald joins to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Goldberg and The Washington Post's Ben Golliver discuss the Milwaukee Bucks sweeping the Detroit Pistons, the Utah Jazz getting a big win to avoid a sweep by the Houston Rockets, and what's next for the Phoenix Suns after firing head coach Igor Kokoskov. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We intended to bring on Kellan Olson of Arizona Sports to discuss the biggest questions of the offseason but had to pivot as news broke during recording that the Suns had moved on from Igor Kokoskov.We break down how and why it came to this and whether this is another signal of instability or somehow part of a bigger plan. With Monty Williams reportedly the frontrunner, we ponder whether new front office executive Jeff Bower, who hired Williams to his first head-coaching position, played a role in the decision.Take this journey along with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are joined by columnist Greg Moore of azcentral sports to break down the stakes on lottery night as well as draft night for the Phoenix Suns as the team crosses its fingers for its second straight No. 1 pick.Moore defends his maligned column pegging Ja Morant ahead of Zion Williamson and we get into why he believes Morant makes more sense for the Suns.We also discuss some of the big-picture stories that are jumbled into this year's draft for the Suns, including the direction of the franchise under James Jones, the future of Igor Kokoskov, and the level of involvement for new front office executive Jeff Bower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Deveney of Sporting News jumps in to talk about his reporting over the past year on the Suns.First, we break down Phoenix's interest in Luke Walton — where it came from and whether the Suns might still fire Igor Kokoskov now despite Walton going to Sacramento.We also discuss the Suns' rumored interest in Aaron Gordon last year and whether Gordon might be available on the trade market.Finally, some thoughts on Terry Rozier and Ricky Rubio and how their performance in the playoffs could impact their market in free agency this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We dole out our final grades looking back on a full season from Mikal Bridges, Josh Jackson and Igor Kokoskov, three important parts of this team's future who sit outside the spotlight.Bridges played all 82 games after being outside the rotation on opening night and led the Suns in minutes as well but will need to improve his body to take his impact to another level next season.Jackson continues to flummox us but made 38.4 percent of his 3s after the break and cut down on his turnovers. He will probably be back next season.Kokoskov is the most controversial figure on this team and a decision on him has yet to be made. We discuss his future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We break down the biggest bullet points from the final Suns media availability of the year, with extended time from the whole roster as well as coach Igor Kokoskov.Kokoskov didn't sound like a man who was worried about his job security but should he be? Deandre Ayton talked about what he wanted to get better at, Devin Booker discussed culture, and EVERYONE raved about Jamal Crawford.All that and more in our dispatch from Talking Stick Resort Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We react and analyze the rumors from The New York Times regarding the Suns' ongoing search for new front office veterans that reportedly includes Kevin McHale and Jim Paxson already. McHale is the obvious frontrunner here.Then, we discuss how realistic it seems that the Suns actually move on from Igor Kokoskov after one year based on their interest in Luke Walton, as reported by The Sporting News.Finally, a prediction for the remaining nine games on the Suns' schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We celebrate the return of Jimmer Mania to the NBA in perfect timing for the start of the NCAA Tournament and what it means for the Suns. Is Tyler Johnson being shut down? Will we see less of De'Anthony Melton?Then, we explore examples of the Suns' success when it comes to player development this season under Igor Kokoskov.Finally, a tank race update and we tell you what James Jones said about T.J. Warren on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys try and explain the Bulls win from last night against the Phoenix Suns. The guys talk about how the Bulls had an opportunity to climb into the top three in the lottery standings with Cleveland beating Detroit, Jim Boylen starting to revert back to old ways, Boylen's timeouts at the end of the game, and why all of a sudden the offense is centered around Robin Lopez.The guys open the show discussing how the impossible become possible last night, the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off an upset win over the Detroit Pistons leaving a window of opportunity for the Bulls to pull within a half-game of the top three in the lottery. The guys discuss how the Suns decided to sit four rotation players (Holmes, Johnson, Oubre, Warren) while the Bulls sat one (Otto Porter Jr.) and pulled out one the most meaningless win of the season, ultimately locking them up for the fourth overall lottery position.Jordan delivers his frustration about how the Bulls play is beginning to revert back to the way it was when head coach Jim Boylen first took over the team in December. The guys discuss how the offense was lead by Robin Lopez's 27 points last night and the win wasn't even carried by the young players for 'development'. Locked On Bulls describes their frustration about the night and day difference from February to March and their growing concerns with the 'do it our way' mentality. The guys also discuss Jim Boylen's need to call a timeout under a minute left, how it has left Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov irate after the game, and why it only adds to the Bulls perception around the league as the season wraps up. Does Boylen care what other coaches think? Why does he do these types of things and does he see this as disrespect? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of Locked On Suns live from Talking Stick Resort Arena, we recapped the Suns' surprising 116-101 blowout defeat at the hands of the Chicago Bulls.Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker combined for 50 points and 20 rebounds, but it wasn't enough as others around them didn't really step up to fill scoring voids.Starting three rookies, and playing their first game without Kelly Oubre Jr. since he's been in Phoenix, that wavy energy seemed to be the missing spark. From the beginning, the Suns came out flat and really never were able to recover.We also quickly went over the surprising end of game incident between Igor Kokoskov and Jim Boylen to wrap things up.With three games now separating Phoenix from the No. 4 spot in the reverse standings, having a share of the top odds at Zion Williamson likely locked in now seems to be the silver lining to take away from this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before diving deep on the Suns' big win over Golden State, we quickly talk about what went wrong in Portland and how Phoenix was able to overcome a weird night to come away with a huge victory on the second night of a back-to-back in Oakland.It was Devin Booker's night on Sunday, as the Suns' star put together the best all-around performance of his career, scoring 37 points and notching 11 assists, including a 15 straight points at one point midway through the final period.Plus, he's getting support from up and down the roster, from Kelly Oubre Jr. to Tyler Johnson. We finish by discussing what these wins say about Oubre's impact, Igor Kokoskov's coaching and how the Suns can keep it up heading into the easiest portion of their schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Madison (@Nola_Jake) and John Karalis (RedsArmy_John) recap the night of games in the NBA including the Nuggets victory and Celtics loss. They then dive into the rumors that Suns coach Igor Kokoskov is on the hotseat, and then pick out some jersey patches and cast some curses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are joined for a crossover episode by David Nash and Max McCauley of the Seven Seconds or Less Podcast to give a snapshot of what this summer might look like for the Suns.First, we discuss how the Suns might view T.J. Warren after his breakout season. Do they try to send him to a contender where he might be more valuable and reset at power forward or ease him into a bench role?Then, we debate how seriously fans should take the idea that the Suns aren't valuing their picks in this year's draft after several comments from general manager James Jones indicating that might be true. Finally, we discuss whether Igor Kokoskov is safe if the Suns continue to play poorly and what the four of us would do to address the point guard and power forward positions this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time. In a 34-point loss on the road in Indiana, swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. was somehow a plus-1 in the box score. The Suns' most consistent player the past two weeks needs to take up his rightful place in the starting unit.We hit on Oubre Jr.'s consistency and fit in coach Igor Kokoskov's offense, Devin Booker's foul trouble and poor scoring night, the defense and more.Plus, why nights like this are further evidence the Suns need a better two-way player in T.J. Warren's spot in the starting lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of Locked On Suns live from Talking Stick Resort Arena, we recapped the Suns' 121-111 loss to the Clippers. Even though the scoreboard might not show it in the end, this game never really was close.Plagued by lackadaisical defense and effort on the glass, Phoenix trailed by as many as 30 points in this one. And over the past few games, that disturbing trend of early blowouts is showing up again.Before we went into our main negatives from this one, we highlighted the strong play from Richaun Holmes, who you never have to worry about bringing the energy every time he steps on the floor.However, the major red flags headlined the show as we go into Deandre Ayton's latest struggles while examining how the Suns can fix their defense before it sinks. Should head coach Igor Kokoskov make rotation changes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With 2019 officially upon us, we update our perspective on Deandre Ayton, Devin Booker and Igor Kokoskov, the core group for the Suns.Ayton is picking up in the NBA where he left off in college, finishing over the top of defenses and imposing his physical will. Can he become a truly dominant rim protector or interior scorer?Booker is more efficient and dishing more assists than ever, plus the Suns' offense falls of a cliff without him. Is his ceiling higher than we thought heading into the season?Kokoskov suffers from the rebuilding coach syndrome that so often results in a firing after a few seasons, but he's made his impression felt on the team in a hurry. Can he stick around longer than the past few Phoenix coaches? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part two of the First Trimester Report Cards, we go through the Suns core to give out grades and analyze each player's performance.We end with the frontcourt — that means Deandre Ayton and T.J. Warren. To finish, we judge first-time coach Igor Kokoskov's progress with this team through the first 27 games.Has the No. 1 pick lived up to expectations? Is Warren a Most Improved Player Candidate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, we break down the Suns' 98-85 loss to Orlando at home without Devin Booker or T.J. Warren.It was Elie Okobo's first start in weeks and coach Igor Kokoskov brought out Ryan Anderson and Troy Daniels to manufacture spacing, meaning the rotations were drastically different.We discuss the good and bad of Josh Jackson's high-volume playmaking night as well as a lot on Trevor Ariza's waxing and waning effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even though Devin Booker returned to the Suns' starting lineup, it wasn't enough as the 7th straight loss is now on the board. Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry led Toronto in the second half as they put their foot on the gas.Deandre Ayton had a productive night posting 17 points, 18 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks on 7-10 FGA. Should the Suns' No. 1 pick become more of a focal point in the offense?We also ran through Igor Kokoskov's rotation changes as the schedule now gets even tougher over their November stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, we discuss the reasons for low minutes totals for Mikal Bridges, De'Anthony Melton and Elie Okobo thus far in the young season.Bridges has statistically been a huge boon for the Suns' efficiency each time he has stepped on the floor, but coach Igor Kokoskov insists he wants to use him only as a spark off the bench. What gives?Okobo and Melton, on the other hand, were inactive against the Lakers as they made way for Jamal Crawford to see his first extended run of the year. Is there any chance they see the floor soon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, we discuss the Suns' 115-93 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers and what it means for their progress over their first week playing games together.We recap the game using a new format, so tune in to see how we're breaking down each contest during the 2018-19 season.Topics include:How much the point guard position is hurting the Suns' performance in other areasDeandre Ayton's continued productivity on both endsThe good and bad of playmaking Josh JacksonAssists and 3s still not where coach Igor Kokoskov wants them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, we break down what went right as the Suns won their first game under head coach Igor Kokoskov, beating the New Zealand Breakers, 91-86.The biggest story was the continued dominance of Deandre Ayton, who posted another huge double-double and blocked three more shots. The Breakers' physicality was no match for Ayton.Around the rest of the roster, it was the veterans who stood out, from Trevor Ariza to T.J. Warren.Plus, we saw our first glimpse of 2018 No. 46 overall pick De'Anthony Melton, his first competitive action besides Summer League since February 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Angstadt and Isaac Harris discuss the Suns new coach Igor Kokoskov and what that means for Luka Doncic, what it means that Doncic isn't working out for teams, the Draft Combine list, Mo Bamba's workout videos, and recap the Mavs Gaming Team's opening tournament.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Josh Lloyd chats with Aliko Carter about the Warriors taking a commanding lead in their series with the Pelicans, then talks to Evan Sidery of Locked On Suns about Phoenix's hiring of Igor Kokoskov (9:28) and finally checks in on the Celtics with Sam Packard as they push to the Conference Finals. (18:09) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices