PARIS (AP) — Iga Swiatek's winning streak began to feel like a burden, she said, with all of the attention it gained as it grew, all of the pressure to keep it going, especially with a Grand Slam title in the offing.
JUNE 2 GAME CLARINDA, IOWA 14 MUDCATS 7 Although only a few of this year’s Chillicothe Mudcats had first-hand understanding of it, the Clarinda (Iowa) A’s last Thursday quickly underscored their intent to be just as formidable in MINK League baseball in 2022 as they were in 2021. Runaway leaders of the league during last summer’s regular-season play with an astounding 32-5 record before being unjustly denied the league’s official title by a single, last-inning loss in the league playoffs, the A’s – far and away the loop’s senior member – jumped ahead 6-0 in the first two innings of Chillicothe’s home opener on “Chuck” Haney Field at “June” Shaffer Memorial Park last Thursday (June 2) and were never threatened as they won 14-7 to improve to 2-0.
Bluegill fishing is simple. That’s really why I love it so much. I’ve often said life is stressful, so fishing shouldn’t be. I’m glad there are bass tournaments and the anglers who fish them. Those guys and gals keep the industry humming along and generate huge amounts of funding for conservation. It’s just not for me. I’ll take a cane pole and crickets.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to get hooked on fishing through its Free Fishing Days June 11 and 12. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag.
PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal's painful left foot was numbed by multiple injections to two nerves throughout the French Open, the only way he has found to deal with a chronic condition he acknowledges puts his tennis future in doubt.
Quin Snyder guided the Utah Jazz to six consecutive playoff appearances, was an NBA coach of the year finalist just last season and won nearly 60% of his games with the franchise. And he's decided that was enough.
JUNE 3-4 GAMES SEDALIA 12 MUDCATS 4 SEDALIA 5 MUDCATS 3 In their search for a first victory in their 2022 season, the Chillicothe Mudcats made progress Saturday night, highlighted by a Bo Jackson-like throw that cut down a potential run at home plate. However, even though they limited their opponent to single-digit runs for the first time in four tries and had speedy outfielder Jonas Espinal deliver his second 4-hits game already this young season, the visiting Sedalia Bombers’ 5-3 triumph kept their quest unrequited.
Thanks to consecutive extra-innings victories sparked by rookies Saturday and Sunday nights, the St. Louis Cardinals not only salvaged a 3-2 win of their extended series with the Cubs in Chicago, but also moved to within a half-game of the lead in the National League’s Central Division at the start of this week, thanks to division leader Milwaukee losing three of four to San Diego last weekend.
CARROLL, Iowa — Hopefully the Chillicothe Mudcats’ bus driver had some energy drink available Tuesday night. Having recovered from squandering the 5-0 lead returnee Tanner Sears’ third-inning grand slam gave them to be up by five again going to the bottom of the ninth inning, the Mudcats saw a 4-runs advantage with two ninth-frame outs on the host Carroll Merchants vanish, then could not preserve a 15-14 margin in the 12th late Tuesday night, falling 16-15 in 12 in their 2022 season debut.
BALTIMORE (AP) — Twelve hours before Early Voting won the Preakness, Kentucky Derby champion Rich Strike was back on the track at Churchill Downs to begin preparations for the Belmont Stakes. After impressing with a strong workout, Rich Strike remains on track for the third leg of the Triple Crown.