Where to watch Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns NBA play-in tournament: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Tuesday, April 14

The Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA’s play-in tournament on Tuesday. The winner will get the Western Conference’s No. 7 playoff seed and face the No. 2-seeded San Antonio Spurs in the first round. The loser will play the winner of Wednesday’s play-in game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors on Friday — with the winner of that game landing the No. 8 seed and a first-round matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

  • Portland Trail Blazers: 42-40

  • Phoenix Suns: 45-37

  • Spread: Phoenix Suns -3.5

  • Moneyline: Phoenix Suns -165 (59.4%) / Portland Trail Blazers +135 (40.6%)

  • Over/Under: 217.5

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz struck in face by line drive, returns to dugout during Baltimore rally

A scary scene unfolded at Camden Yards on Monday night when Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was struck in the face by a line-drive foul ball.

Albernaz left the dugout to receive medical attention, but was able to return briefly later in the game. The details of his condition weren’t immediately clear, but he was able to return to the dugout to celebrate a Baltimore rally.

The incident took place in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson hit a line-drive foul ball off a fastball from Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson.

The ball lined straight for the Baltimore dugout, where Albernaz was watching from the top step. Albernaz ducked, but not in time. The ball hit him squarely on the right side of his face. Per MLB, the ball was traveling at 70.6 mph.

Members of Baltimore’s staff immediately tended to Albernaz before he left the dugout. But Albernaz wasn’t gone for long.

On Jackson’s next at-bat in the sixth, the Orioles were trailing 7-2 with the bases loaded. Jackson hit a grand slam to left field off reliever Taylor Rashi to cut Arizona’s lead to 7-6.

When Jackson returned to the dugout, Albernaz was there to greet him with a hug.

Albernaz was also sporting a red welt on the right side of his face.

Jackson, meanwhile, wasn’t done. With Baltimore leading, 8-7 in the bottom of the eighth, Jackson hit another home run.

This time it was a solo shot that extended Baltimore’s lead to the game’s final margin of 9-7.

Jackson finished the game 3 for 5 at the plate with 2 home runs, 5 RBI and one line-drive foul ball that he’d surely like to have back.

As for Albernaz, he skipped the postgame news conference. Bench coach Donnie Ecker took his place at the podium and provided a health update on the Orioles manager.

“He’s doing good,” Ecker said. “Just as a precaution right now, he is gonna get it scanned, and we’ll have more information tomorrow.”

Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet puts up worst start of his career, allowing 11 runs in 2 innings

Amid a tough start for the Boston Red Sox, starting pitcher Garrett Crochet put up a start to forget Monday. The Red Sox ace was pulled after only 1 2/3 innings after allowing 11 runs (10 earned) in the series opener against the Minnesota Twins.

It’s a career-worst start for Crochet, a two-time All-Star and a finalist for the 2025 AL Cy Young after putting up a 2.59 ERA last year. The 26-year-old starter failed to strike out any of the 18 batters he faced, allowing nine hits, three walks and two second-inning homers before he was removed from the game.

Crochet was charged with 10 instead of 11 earned runs due to an error from shortstop Trevor Story, who lost his glove while diving for an RBI single from Brooks Lee. The RBI brought Minnesota to a 4-0 lead with two outs in the first.

The rest of it was all on Crochet’s shoulders. The starter allowed seven runs in the second inning, including two homers from the bottom of the Twins’ lineup — first from Victor Caratini and then from Ryan Kreidler, who smashed to the upper deck with two outs.

The Twins went on to win 13-4.

This was a completely uncharacteristic start for Crochet, who came into Monday’s game with a 3.12 ERA. The closest Crochet has come to a blown start like Monday’s was in April 2024, when the pitcher allowed seven earned runs in three innings while playing for the Chicago White Sox.

Prior to Monday, Crochet had never allowed more than seven earned runs in his career. He hit that mark a second time last September in six innings against the Cleveland Guardians, allowing six runs off three homers in the sixth inning. Boston went on to win that game, 11-7.

Boston had the worst start in the league before turning things around slightly in the past week with a series win over the St. Louis Cardinals. But Monday’s loss spells poorly for a tricky series at Minnesota, with the Red Sox set to host their bitter rivals, the New York Yankees, in a week.

2025-26 NBA over/under tracker: How did teams do against their preseason win total?

The 2025-26 NBA regular season is now complete, which means that the postseason is right around the corner.

Will the Oklahoma City Thunder win another NBA championship? How far can the surprise Detroit Pistons make it? What about Boston Celtics with superstar Jayson Tatum’s shockingly fast return from an Achilles injury?

We’ll find out the answers to those questions in the coming weeks, but the end of the regular season also means we get to see how those preseason over/unders ended up.

Which teams outperformed expectations and which underperformed?

Here’s a list of all 30 NBA teams and how they did against their preseason over or under at BetMGM sportsbooks.

Oklahoma City Thunder: 62.5

Denver Nuggets: 53.5

Detroit Pistons: 46.5

Los Angeles Lakers: 46.5

San Antonio Spurs: 44.5

Philadelphia 76ers: 43.5

Boston Celtics: 41.5

Toronto Raptors: 39.5

Miami Heat: 37.5

Portland Trail Blazers: 35.5

Phoenix Suns: 30.5

Charlotte Hornets: 27.5

Brooklyn Nets: 19.5

Utah Jazz: 18.5

Cleveland Cavaliers: 56.5

New York Knicks: 53.5

Houston Rockets: 52.5

Orlando Magic: 51.5

Los Angeles Clippers: 49.5

Minnesota Timberwolves: 49.5

Atlanta Hawks: 47.5

Golden State Warriors: 47.5

Milwaukee Bucks 43.5

Dallas Mavericks: 41.5

Memphis Grizzlies: 39.5

Indiana Pacers: 39.5

Chicago Bulls: 33.5

Sacramento Kings: 32.5

New Orleans Pelicans: 30.5

Washington Wizards: 20.5

Michigan State hockey forward transfers to Ohio school

A Michigan State hockey forward has entered the transfer portal and already found his new home at an Ohio school.

Michigan State freshman forward Austin Baker is transferring to Miami (OH), Sydney Wolf of APX Hockey reported on Monday. Baker entered the portal early on Monday — which was the first day for portal entry — and quickly found his new team by the early evening.

Baker appeared in 14 games for the Spartans this past season, recording one assist. He was a seventh round selection by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2024 NHL Draft, but it appeared he would have a hard time seeing substantial playing time moving forward with the Spartans.

Baker is originally from White Lake, Mich.

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WNBA top 10 draft picks first year salaries

The financial landscape for incoming talent in the WNBA continues to evolve, and the first-year salaries for the top 10 draft picks offer a revealing snapshot of how franchises value elite prospects. According to data from Spotrac, there is a clear tiered structure in rookie compensation, with the No. 1 overall pick commanding a significant premium over the rest of the lottery. Dallas leads the way with a $500,000 commitment, setting a high benchmark that reflects both market dynamics and the increasing commercial momentum surrounding the league.

Beyond the top selection, salaries gradually decline in a structured manner, yet still represent meaningful investments in young talent expected to contribute early in their careers. Established franchises such as Minnesota, Seattle, and Washington demonstrate a balance between competitive ambition and fiscal discipline, while expansion teams like Toronto, Portland, and Golden State illustrate a more measured approach as they build foundational rosters. Notably, the presence of multiple picks for certain teams—such as Washington—highlights how organizations strategically leverage draft capital to deepen their pipeline of cost-controlled contributors.

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Overall, these salary figures underscore a broader trend: the WNBA is placing increasing financial emphasis on incoming players, signaling confidence in both the league’s growth trajectory and the value of its next generation of stars. The structured yet competitive pay scale reflects a league carefully balancing sustainability with the need to attract and reward top-tier talent.

Dallas Wings

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (left) poses for photos with Azzi Fudd who was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
  • $500,000
    Dallas sets the benchmark at the top of the draft salary scale, reinforcing both its financial commitment and its intent to build around elite-level talent. By selecting Azzi Fudd, the Dallas Wings secured one of the most polished and high-upside scorers in the class, a move that signals immediate expectations rather than long-term patience. The investment reflects a franchise willing to accelerate its competitive timeline by pairing premium resources with a potential franchise cornerstone. In doing so, Dallas not only strengthens its roster but also enhances its appeal as a destination for future top-tier talent.

Minnesota Lynx

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (left) poses for photos with Olivia Miles who was selected second overall by the Minnesota Lynx during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
  • $466,913
    Minnesota continues its tradition of disciplined roster construction by committing a substantial rookie salary just below the top slot, reinforcing its measured yet competitive approach. By selecting Olivia Miles, the Minnesota Lynx added an elite playmaker whose court vision and tempo control fit seamlessly within the franchise’s structured, team-first system. Her arrival signals an emphasis on orchestrating offense and elevating teammates, rather than relying solely on individual scoring. The investment underscores Minnesota’s intent to remain competitive while integrating a foundational guard who can shape the team’s identity moving forward.

Seattle Storm

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (left) poses for photos with Awa Fam Thiam who was selected third overall by the Seattle Storm during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
  • $436,016
    Seattle’s allocation reflects a franchise in transition, blending youth with a storied championship pedigree. The Storm’s willingness to invest at this level highlights their belief in developing a new core. This salary slot indicates a balance between rebuilding and maintaining competitive standards. It reinforces Seattle’s reputation as a franchise that values both talent acquisition and long-term sustainability.

Washington Mystics

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (left) poses for photos with Cotie McMahon who was selected eleventh overall by the Washington Mystics during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
  • $407,163
    Washington’s first lottery investment demonstrates a measured but confident approach to roster building. The Mystics are clearly prioritizing high-upside talent while maintaining flexibility across the roster. This salary tier suggests a belief in immediate contribution without overextending financially. It reflects a franchise recalibrating while staying competitive in the Eastern Conference.

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Chicago Sky

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right) poses for photos with Gabriela Jaquez who was selected fifth overall by the Chicago Sky during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
  • $380,219
    Chicago’s draft investment aligns with a franchise navigating a retooling phase following recent roster changes. The Sky are positioning themselves to develop young talent while maintaining cap efficiency. This figure indicates a calculated approach to integrating rookies into a shifting team identity. It reflects a balance between rebuilding and preserving competitive credibility.

Toronto Tempo

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right) poses for photos with Kiki Rice who was selected sixth overall by the Toronto Tempo during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
  • $355,058
    As an expansion franchise, Toronto’s salary slot reflects both opportunity and strategic restraint. The Tempo are building from the ground up, and this investment signals a focus on foundational pieces rather than immediate contention. It provides flexibility as the team shapes its inaugural roster. This measured approach is typical of expansion teams seeking long-term stability.

Portland Fire

  • $331,563
    Portland’s draft salary reflects another expansion blueprint centered on gradual growth. The Fire are allocating resources carefully as they establish identity and culture. This figure suggests an emphasis on development and system-building over immediate star power. It positions Portland to evolve methodically within the league’s competitive structure.

Golden State Valkyries

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right) poses for photos with Flau’Jae Johnson who was selected eighth overall by the Golden State Valkyries during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
  • $309,622
    Golden State’s entry into the WNBA is marked by disciplined financial planning at the draft level. The Valkyries are clearly prioritizing depth and long-term roster construction. This salary tier reflects a cautious but purposeful approach to assembling talent. It underscores a franchise intent on sustainable success rather than short-term splash moves.

Washington Mystics

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (left) poses for photos with Cotie McMahon who was selected eleventh overall by the Washington Mystics during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
  • $289,133
    With a second top-10 selection, Washington demonstrates strategic roster layering through cost-controlled talent. This lower-tier lottery salary allows the Mystics to add depth without compromising financial flexibility. It highlights their intent to build a balanced roster with multiple young contributors. The dual investments suggest a comprehensive rebuild strategy.

Indiana Fever

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right) poses for photos with Raven Johnson who was selected tenth overall by the Indiana Fever during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
  • $289,133
    Indiana’s draft salary reflects a franchise continuing to invest in youth after recent high-profile additions. The Fever are clearly focused on building a cohesive young core that can grow together. This figure represents value acquisition at the back end of the top 10. It reinforces Indiana’s long-term vision of sustained competitiveness through internal development.

Conclusion

2026 WNBA Draft prospects pose for a group photo before the event at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The top 10 draft pick salaries in the WNBA reflect a league carefully balancing structure with strategic nuance. Each figure underscores how franchises prioritize talent acquisition within a controlled financial framework. Taken together, they illustrate a league evolving in both ambition and economic sophistication.

NASCAR O’Reilly Series entry list for Kansas in April 2026

The NASCAR O’Reilly Series is ready to take on the 2026 Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway, and the entry list has been revealed. 

NASCAR released the 2026 AdventHealth 400 and O’Reilly Series entry list for Kansas on Monday afternoon. Kansas is the first 1.5-mile track since Darlington Raceway from March 20 to 22, but it won’t feature the Truck Series. The NASCAR level has an off-weekend.

There will be 37 entries for the 2026 Kansas Lottery 300 on Saturday night, meaning zero drivers will miss the show. Among the notable entries are William Byron (JR Motorsports) and Cole Custer (SS-Green Light Racing). Also, Luke Baldwin will drive the No. 5 car for Hettinger Racing at Kansas.

Below, you can check out the NASCAR entry list for the O’Reilly Series race at Kansas in April 2026!

NASCAR O’Reilly Series entry list, Kansas Speedway (April 2026)

  1. No. 0 Cole Custer
  2. No. 00 Sheldon Creed
  3. No. 1 Carson Kvapil
  4. No. 02 Ryan Ellis
  5. No. 2 Jesse Love
  6. No. 5 Luke Baldwin
  7. No. 07 Josh Bilicki
  8. No. 7 Justin Allgaier
  9. No. 8 Sammy Smith
  10. No. 17 Corey Day
  11. No. 18 William Sawalich
  12. No. 19 Brent Crews
  13. No. 20 Brandon Jones
  14. No. 21 Austin Hill
  15. No. 24 Harrison Burton
  16. No. 26 Dean Thompson
  17. No. 27 Jeb Burton
  18. No. 28 Kyle Sieg
  19. No. 31 Blaine Perkins
  20. No. 32 Rajah Caruth
  21. No. 35 TBA
  22. No. 39 Ryan Sieg
  23. No. 41 Sam Mayer
  24. No. 42 Nick Leitz
  25. No. 44 Brennan Poole
  26. No. 45 Lavar Scott
  27. No. 48 Patrick Staropoli
  28. No. 51 Jeremy Clements
  29. No. 54 Taylor Gray
  30. No. 55 Joey Gase
  31. No. 74 Dawson Cram
  32. No. 87 Austin Green
  33. No. 88 William Byron
  34. No. 91 Mason Maggio
  35. No. 92 Josh Williams
  36. No. 96 Anthony Alfredo
  37. No. 99 Parker Retzlaff

This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: NASCAR O’Reilly Series entry list for Kansas in April 2026

H.S. ROUNDUP: St. John Paul II baseball rallies past Dennis-Yarmouth

In an early candidate for best high school baseball game of the season, St. John Paul II (5-0) beat Dennis-Yarmouth (5-1), 6-5.

The Lions scored six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take the win.

For the Lions, Henry Roy went 2-for-3 with a run scored and one RBI. Logan Our went 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBIs. Ryan Amerault went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Brandon Gomes, Domenic Toto, Luke Souza and Cash Finn had hits.

Souza pitched two innings, allowed two hits, no runs and struck out two for his first varsity win. Roy walked two and struck out two for the save.

For. the Dolphins, Ben Rondina went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and two stolen bases. RJ Delcourt scored a run and had two RBIs. John Richard had a double, a run scored, an RBI and three stolen bases.

Also in high school sports action:

Baseball

Bourne 10, Nantucket 4: The Canalmen (2-2) avenged a loss from earlier in the season to the Whalers (5-3). For the Canalmen, Tucker Muldoon pitched six innings with no earned runs, four strikeouts and no walks. Muldoon also had a two-run triple in the fifth inning. Paul Tarantino had a two-run double in the third inning.

Sturgis 14, Bristol Aggie 6: The Storm (2-2) evened their record with a win. Hunter Mayo went 4-for-5 with two doubles, and Alex Saunders went 2-for-5 with two doubles and pitched four innings with one earned run allowed to finish the game.

Diman 2, Upper Cape 1: The Rams (3-1) lost a tight one to a team they beat earlier in the season. Devyn Shultze pitched a complete-game four-hitter as he struck out eight and walked three. A Jake Ewing single drove in the lone run for the Rams in the fourth inning. Patrick Acord had two hits, while Mitchell Kirkland, Sampson Burkhead and Levi Burkhead each added a hit.

Falmouth 5, New Bedford 2: The Clippers (3-2) beat a Division 1 school to get over .500 for the first time this season. Trey Cardoza went five innings, allowed one run and struck out nine batters. Josh Matta went 1-for-3 with a first-inning double and two RBIs. Max Inman went 1-for-3 with a double in the fifth inning and two RBIs. Tre’Chaun Days went 1-for-3 with one RBI and two runs scored.

Monomoy 12, Cape Tech 2: The Sharks (1-4) beat the Crusaders (1-3) for their first win of the season.

Softball

Wareham 16, Upper Cape 4: The Rams (1-1) lost for the first time this season. Freshmen Brooklyn Kutil, Ella VanderStaay,and Brenna Griffin had solid offensive games for the Rams. Senior Madi Silvia scored in a pinch-running role. Defensively, it was a strong day for left fielder Kaiya Thomas, who made an amazing diving grab. Mary Patton-Salsman recorded her first out on varsity with a nice throw to first from third base. 

Nauset 13, Cape Tech 8: The Warriors (4-1) handed the Crusaders (2-1) their first loss with a comeback win. An eight-run second inning gave the Warriors an 8-4 lead. Savion Smith had a triple that inning which drove in three runs. Pitcher Ava Lagasse allowed six hits, eight runs (four earned) and struck out three. Smith went 2-for-3 with three RBIs. Brynn Kew walked four times and stole two bases.

For Cape Tech, Lydia Stratton and Alivia Mitchell each had two hits. Stratton had one run scored and one RBI, while Mitchell had two runs scored and two RBIs.

Sandwich 19, Falmouth 0: The Blue Knights (4-2) beat the Clippers (1-5) to bounce back from last week’s loss to Nauset. Mia Consalvi hit for the cycle as she drove in four runs. Lane Kraihanzel and Sofie Farrington each added home runs. Victoria Lott and Amya Balboni each collected three hits. Farrington also shined in the circle as she struck out 11 of 15 batters.

Monomoy 23, Sturgis 1: The Sharks (5-0) stayed perfect with a win over the Storm (1-2). Kate Huse went 3-for-3 with four runs scored, a home run and four RBIs. Kiley Mawn went 1-for-4 with two runs, a home run and four RBIs. Lexi Totten went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBIs. Pitcher Kinsey Lister threw eight strikeouts and hit a triple at the plate.

Ryley Mayo had a double at the plate for the Storm.

Boys Volleyball

Barnstable 3, Millis/Holliston-Medway 0: The Red Hawks (7-0) swept their way to a 25-9, 25-14, 25-14 win. Four Red Hawks players recorded blocks. Joao Pedro Andrade, Leayon Brooks and Nick Dasilva each had a block, while Matheus Alvarenga had two blocks. Brady Kundel and Ian Fernandes led the back row with seven and six digs, respectively. Alvarenga had 19 assists. Kundel had 13 kills. Fernandes and Andrade had seven kills each. Brooks and Alvarenga had five kills each. Seven Red Hawks had aces from the serving line. Andrade led that statistic with five aces. 

Girls Golf 

Monomoy 5, Falmouth 1: The Sharks (2-1) beat the Clippers (1-3) for their second straight win. Monomoy’s Ava LaRocco beat Hadley Viera, 5 and 4. Monomoy’s Gianna LaRocco beat Julia Martin, 5 and 3. Monomoy’s Lexi Goode beat Veronica Vizgaitis, 4 and 2. Monomoy’s Lizzie Cronin beat Sam Irving, 5 and 3.

Monomoy’s Georgia Storey and Falmouth’s Neila Cardoza, and Monomoy’s Molly Langway and Falmouth’s Hope Kelleher, both halved their matches.

Boys Lacrosse 

Dennis-Yarmouth 17, Cape Cod Academy 10: The Dolphins (4-1) topped the Seahawks (0-4) as Teddy Angiolillo scored his 100th career goal. Angiolillo and Colin Endres both tallied five goals each, while Max Blake added four goals. Phil Torres had two goals and Andrew Finn scored once for the Dolphins. 

Bourne/Mashpee 17, Dighton-Rehoboth 4: The Canalmen (5-0) continued their perfect start. Charlie Seitz (five goals, two assists), Jack Balfour (two goals), Brady Banks (three goals, five assists), Ty Hawkes (one goal, three assists), Sean Kelly (one goal, three assists), Brody Haden (one goal, one assist), Max Ridl (two goals, one assist), Mike Valois (one goal, one assist), Mycah Hingston (one assist), Henry Bonzagni (one goal, two assists) and James Crowell (two assists) stood out offensively. Nolan Scofield made 14 saves.

Girls Lacrosse 

Nantucket 14, St. John Paul II 13: The Whalers (6-0) stayed perfect with a win over the Lions (2-3). Louisa Beni led the way for the Whalers with five goals. Grace Hanlon had three goals. Dylan Damian and Carley Ray each scored twice .

Sturgis West 13, Bristol Aggie 5: The Navigators (2-3) won led by Cora McDade, who scored five goals. Bridget Dwyer and Savannah Roy added three goals each. Olivia Cabral and Elise Davis had one goal apiece. Zoe McHugh had one assist. Cecilia O’Connor made 17 saves, and Lula Heine had 50 percent of the draw controls.

Sandwich 18, Fairhaven 3: The Blue Knights (4-1) won comfortably as Abi Reisig paced the offense with six goals and an assist. Elisabeth Stutzman scored five goals. Quinn Anderson (one goal, four assists), Lydia Katzenback (four goals), Julia O’Neil (one goal) and Addie Greene (one goal) also had strong offensive days.

Upper Cape 10, South Shore 4: The Rams (2-3) won led by Macee Pina’s four goals. Ivy Mesple had two goals, and Sophia Lopes also scored two goals. Allison Webb and Lauren Cox each had one goal. Mary King had a standout game in net. The midfielders controlled 11 of the 14 draws.

Boys Tennis

Nantucket 5, Dennis-Yarmouth 0: The Whalers (3-3) swept the Dolphins (0-4) for their second win in the last three matches.

Falmouth 4, Monomoy 1: The Clippers (5-0) topped the Sharks (4-1) in a battle of unbeatens.

At second singles, Falmouth’s Jacob Faidell defeated Ethan Seufert 6-0, 6-1. At third singles, Falmouth’s Quinton Hefferan beat Tom Hereford 6-0, 6-1. At first doubles, Falmouth’s Jack Beardsley and Fofi Verslycke beat Patrick McMahon and John Sene 6-1, 2-6, 7-6 (10-8). At second doubles, Falmouth’s Miles Chase and Henry Daigle defeated Khush Patel and Romani Thomas 6-2, 6-2.

At first singles, Monomoy’s Roman Pavluchenko defeated Brady Keyser 6-3, 6-3.

Wareham 3, Nauset 2: The Warriors (1-3) lost a close match. At second singles, Will Christopher won his match 6-4, 6-2. At third singles, Wyatt Carroll won his match 6-0, 6-0.

Girls Tennis 

Martha’s Vineyard 5, Barnstable 0: The Vineyarders (5-0) remained perfect on the season with a win over the Red Hawks (1-3). Laina Dubin at first singles, Charlotte Marschard at second singles and Jossey Johns at third singles won their matches. Leah Thomson and Zoe Treitman at first doubles, and Tessa Schultz and Maple  Martone at second doubles also won their matches.

Monomoy 3, Falmouth 2: The Sharks (5-0) topped the Clippers (4-1) in a battle of unbeatens.

At second singles, Monomoy’s Ella Cutter beat Julie Grothe 6-0, 6-0. At third singles, Monomoy’s Darcy Addison beat Victoria Chbarbi 6-0, 6-1. At second doubles, Monomoy’s Alexa Baches-Deal and Momoka Akatsuka beat Ayla Salter and Alexa Langlois.

At first singles, Falmouth’s Maia Ledwell beat Hanadi Rezk 6-1, 6-4. At first doubles, Falmouth’s Phoebe Hodgson and Kirkland O’Leary beat Madison Mahfouz and Olivia Rezk 6-2, 6-4.

Nantucket 3, St. John Paul II 2: The Whalers (3-3) scored a big win over the Lions (4-2), whose only other loss is to Martha’s Vineyard.

Rising Tide 3, Sturgis West 2: The Navigators (0-2) lost in just their second match of the spring. Nora Mulligan at third singles and the first doubles team of Lydia Grugan and Luana Peres each won their matches for the Navigators.

Adam Kurkjian covers softball, baseball, girls tennis and outdoor track & field for the Cape Cod Times. You can contact him at akurkjian@gannett.com and follow him on X at @AdamKurkjian.

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Notre Dame women’s basketball’s Cass Prosper drafted by WNBA’s Washington Mystics

After a career-best season for Notre Dame women’s basketball in 2025-26, Cassandre Prosper has been selected by the Washington Mystics with the 19th overall pick (second round) of the 2026 WNBA Draft. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Most Improved Player was the youngest prospect in the draft at just 20 years old despite having played four seasons with the Irish.

Prosper’s journey to achieve her dream was not an easy one.

A five-star recruit out of Cairine Wilson Secondary School in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Prosper was ranked as the 16th-best prospect in the Class of 2023, according to the SportsCenter NEXT 100. She came to South Bend in the winter of 2022 at just 17 years old, making her first start with Notre Dame almost immediately after reporting to the team.

However, over her first three seasons, Prosper played in just a combined 61 games and started just seven of them. She achieved success away from the Irish, even representing Team Canada in the 2024 Summer Olympics, but Prosper wanted to finally take the next step with Notre Dame after some disappointment and injuries during her freshman-junior years.

In her senior campaign, Prosper started all 36 games and helped the Irish reach their first NCAA Tournament Elite Eight since 2019. She became one of the best wings in the ACC, averaging 13.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 33.2 minutes per game on 49.2% shooting from the field.

Prosper dropped six double-doubles throughout the season. Her biggest moment came when she scored the final three points in a 67-64 win vs. Vanderbilt in the Sweet Sixteen.

Now, she will join her former Notre Dame teammate and 2025 WNBA All-Star Sonia Citron on the Mystics. Standing at 6-3, Prosper’s length and athleticism ― along with her improved confidence and skill-set ― should bode well in her professional career.

Her older brother, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, is currently on the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies. He was selected 24th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks.

Who drafted Irish transfer Olivia Miles?

With the second overall pick of the 2026 WNBA Draft, Olivia Miles was selected by the Minnesota Lynx. Miles played 101 games, was a two-time Second Team All-American and a three-time First Team All-ACC honoree with Notre Dame before transferring to TCU for one season, where she was named the 2025-26 Big 12 Player of the Year. She’ll team up with Irish alumna Kayla McBride in Minnesota.

Kyle Smedley is a sports reporter at the South Bend Tribune. Contact him via email at ksmedley@usatodayco.com or follow him on X @KyleMSmedley.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Cassandre Prosper selected 19th in the WNBA Draft by Washington Mystics

UCLA star Lauren Betts goes third overall to the Washington Mystics

The best center in UCLA Bruins women’s basketball history has a new home. Lauren Betts was taken fourth overall by the Washington Mystics, heading across the country to begin her WNBA journey.

Betts was projected to go to Washington in ESPN’s last WNBA mock draft, so to see Betts land with the Mystics isn’t a surprise. The Mystics are fresh off of a 16-28 season, with Washington last making the playoffs in 2023.

Betts scored 14.6 points per game, while adding 7.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks during UCLA’s national championship season. The numbers were a bit down from Betts’ monster junior season but it led to more team success, with the Bruins setting a single-season win record for the second year in a row. In addition to the team’s success, Betts became the program’s all-time leader in blocks despite playing at Stanford for her freshman season.

Last year, the Mystics took forward Kiki Iriafen fourth overall out of USC. A year later, Washington doubled down on frontcourt players from Southern California by selecting Betts. In 2022, the Mystics took 6’5” center/forward Shakira Austin third overall. 

With Betts. Austin and Iriafen all in the frontcourt, Washington has plenty of options to choose from. It also means Betts will have to impress to earn playing time during her rookie season. Washington will also have a familiar face for Betts, as new Mystics forward Michaela Onyenwere served as an assistant coach for the Bruins this past season.

This article originally appeared on UCLA Wire: UCLA’s Lauren Betts gets taken third overall by the Washington Mystics