Oklahoma Baptist’s Harris named to East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 list
TAMPA, Fla. – Oklahoma Baptist standout receiver Keilahn Harris was named to the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 list last week.
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Former Asher, current O-State hurler Marin drafted by Rays
Former Asher High School standout and current Oklahoma State right-handed pitcher Trevor Martin was the 104th pick by the Tampa Bay Rays Monday in the Major League Baseball Draft. Martin made a team-high 30 pitching appearances, 25 out of the bullpen, for Oklahoma State.
Juan Soto overcomes JRod, contract talk to win HR Derby
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Juan Soto bet heavily on his own talent and health by turning down a massive, long-term contract extension from the Washington Nationals. Soto then went to the Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium and showed why he almost certainly can’t lose.
Jackie Robinson’s legacy looms over All-Star Game in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The legacy of Jackie Robinson showed in Major League Baseball’s draft, with four Black players among the first five selected for the first time in history. Six of ghe first 18 players chosen as well as nine players taken in the first round are Black.
Healthy James Harden vows return to ‘top of my game’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden is vowing a return to his high-scoring form after battling a lingering hamstring injury that created rare doubt for the three-time NBA scoring champion over the last two seasons.
Pitch clocks, shift limits, larger bases in MLB’s future
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and the rest of major league pitchers are likely to be looking over their shoulders next season — at a pitch clock. Clocks have cut the length of minor league games by about a half-hour this year, and baseball officials appear certain to promote the timers to the majors.
The 30th Annual IFYR crowns 11 new champions and awards upwards of $250,000
After one of the most incredible waves of competition, The IFYR (International Finals Youth Rodeo) capped a dominant event by crowning 11 new youth athletes 2022 IFYR Champions Friday night. The event hosted in Shawnee is one the richest youth rodeos in history, dishing out $250,000 over sixdays and featuring over 965 entries from 32 different states.
Bell crashes NASCAR playoff field with win at New Hampshire
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Christopher Bell’s crew chief tried to give him a little bit of coaching — some encouragement with about 40 laps left in the race and a victory and playoff spot at stake — and was promptly told, well, basically to shush.
Blazers beat Knicks 85-77 to win NBA summer league title
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brandon Williams scored 22 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to an 85-77 victory over the New York Knicks in the NBA Summer League championship game on Sunday. It was the third time Portland played in the championship game since 2017, and its second title since.
Munson shines in summer tournament loss
NEW YORK – Deshawn Munson, a member of The Basketball League’s Potawatomi Fire this past season, tossed in 18 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and handed out eight assists for the Chicago Hoopville Warriors in their 79-74 loss to YCG in The Basketball Tournament at the famed Rucker Park outdoor court in New York City on Saturday.