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Blair Oaks baseball snaps losing skid against Helias Blair Oaks snapped its losing streak against Helias Friday night with a 6-0 win against the Crusaders in the Jay Baseball Classic at the American Legion Post 5 Sports Complex. Wil Libbert and Cade Stockman combined to pitch a no-hitter for the Falcons. by Greg Jackson Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:25am

Jay Baseball Classic gives Jefferson City postseason-type test It's not too early to think about the district tournament. At least not for the Jefferson City Jays. Consistency at the plate and efficiency on the mound are what the Jays are aiming for to be ready for when that time comes. The Jay Baseball Classic gave Jefferson City somewhat of a postseason-type test with a 3-2 win against the Eureka Wildcats and a 5-4 victory against the Pembroke Hill Raiders on Friday at Vivion Field. by Jason Strickland Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:25am

Martinsville to have doubleheader today Rain forced the postponement of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway after just 42 laps Saturday night, setting up a doubleheader today. by Associated Press Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:20am

For the first time, Japan home to a Masters' leader Japan has been sending golfers to the Masters since 1936, with about three dozen players combining for more than 100 appearances at Augusta National. And none had ever finished a round atop the leaderboard. Until Saturday. Hideki Matsuyama's four-shot lead going into today's final round of the Masters is a breakthrough moment for Japan, which became the 17th nation to see one of its players hold a lead after any round at Augusta National. by Associated Press Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:20am

Failing to make adjustments on a suddenly soggy day at Augusta After thunderstorms rumbled through Augusta National, the treacherous greens suddenly got a lot more inviting. Only one player really took advantage of the soggy turn in the weather Saturday. While Japan's Hideki Matsuyama surged to a four-stroke lead in the third round of the Masters, a bunch of other expected challengers got stuck in neutral or fell by the wayside. by Associated Press Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:20am

Padres' Caratini an MLB first with second no-hitter in row Victor Caratini is a no-no catcher. When hometown pitcher Joe Musgrove threw the first no-hitter for the San Diego Padres in their franchise history, Caratini became the first MLB catcher to be behind the plate for consecutive no-hitters in the league for different teams. by Associated Press Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:15am

Royals-White Sox postponed because of rain The Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox will have to wait at least another day to resume their series after Saturday's game was postponed because of rain. by Associated Press Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:15am

Helias boys, girls capture crowns at Invitational The Helias boys track and field team won its third team title of the season Friday, while the girls added their second win for a title sweep at the Old Settlement Invitational. by News Tribune Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:10am

Boys Track: Hillcrest Invitational The Capital City Cavaliers and the Jefferson City Jays competed Friday in the weather-shortened Hillcrest Invitational. by News Tribune Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:10am

Girls Soccer: Lady Jays 3, North County 0 The Jefferson City Lady Jays claimed fifth place in the Ozark Tournament on Saturday, defeating Ozark 3-0. by News Tribune Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:10am

Boys Tennis: Capital City 7, Columbia Independent 2 The Capital City Cavaliers won their second dual of the season Friday, defeating Columbia Independent 7-2. by News Tribune Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:10am

Lincoln basketball recognized with four BCSN All-Americans Four Lincoln basketball players were recognized as All-Americans by the Black College Sports Network for the 2020-21 season. Juniors Quinton Drayton and Sevon Witt were named to the men's NCAA Division II All-America first team, while senior Cameron Potts was an All-America second-team selection. Sophomore Niyah Jackson made the women's Division II All-America second team for the Blue Tigers. by News Tribune Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Lincoln softball beats Emporia State 10-5 for doubleheader split The Lincoln softball team won its third MIAA game of the season, defeating the Emporia State Hornets 10-5 in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader. by News Tribune Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Driftwood Outdoors: Large batch of morel mushrooms hits the spot Sitting here staring out the window at a creek flowing over its banks, I could be sad all the best fishing rivers are blown out. Instead, I am giddy with excitement. The sun is supposed to shine this weekend, which should make morel mushrooms jump out of the ground. Fresh fried crappie, roasted wild turkey and sautéed morels as a meal is about to be reality again. by Brandon Butler Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:00am

Blair Oaks tosses combined no-hitter to beat Helias The Blair Oaks Falcons snapped a lengthy losing streak to a rival in quite an impressive fashion. Wil Libbert struck out 13 batters in six innings, and Cade Stockman closed the seventh to complete the no-hitter, as the Falcons defeated the Helias Crusaders 6-0 in Friday's finale of the Jay Baseball Classic at the American Legion Post 5 Sports Complex. by Greg Jackson Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:35am

Jefferson City wins two one-run games in Jay Baseball Classic The Jefferson City Jays edged their way to a pair of wins Friday in the Jay Baseball Classic, defeating the Eureka Wildcats 3-2 before concluding tournament play with a 5-4 victory against the Pembroke Hill Raiders at Vivion Field. by Jason Strickland Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:35am

Rose clings to one-shot advantage at Masters as Spieth, Thomas lurk Justin Rose apparently didn't get the memo Augusta National was a little more forgiving Friday in the Masters. The consolation was still having the lead, but just barely. Rose didn't hit one putt hard enough to get through the fringe behind the fourth green. Another putt on the sixth hole didn't have enough pace and returned back to him some 60 feet away. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:30am

O'Reilly has 3 goals and an assist as Blues beat Wild 9-1 Ryan O'Reilly had three goals and an assist, Jaden Schwartz scored twice Friday night and the St. Louis Blues beat the Minnesota Wild 9-1. Justin Faulk and Sammy Blais each had a goal and two assists, and Zach Sanford and Ivan Barbashev also scored for the Blues, who posted a season high for goals in a game. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:25am

Keselowski, Truex want more success at Martinsville Brad Keselowski didn't get the finish he hoped for two weeks ago when NASCAR's Cup Series ran on the dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway, but the 2012 series champion didn't dwell too long on his 11th-place finish. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:20am

Musgrove throws no-hitter for Padres against Rangers San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove pitched the first no-hitter in the history of his hometown team, allowing only one baserunner in a 3-0 victory Friday night against the Texas Rangers. The Padres were the only active MLB franchise without a no-hitter, and it came in their 8,206th regular-season game — from a 28-year-old who grew up just down the road in El Cajon, Calif. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:15am

Masters Notebook: After missing cut, Koepka going to take a break Brooks Koepka is going to take a long break. A month and a half might be about right. Koepka, who missed the cut at the Masters after trying to play less than a month removed from knee surgery, said Friday he might not try to compete again until the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island that starts May 20. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:15am

Johnson's reign at Masters ends with missed cut Dustin Johnson is scheduled to be in Butler Cabin on Sunday evening, draping the green jacket over the shoulders of the Masters champion. That'll be his only official appearance at Augusta National this weekend. by Associated Press Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:15am

Early surge leads Fatima baseball past Russellville for 8-2 win The Fatima Comets scored two runs in the top of the first inning and five more in the fourth on the way to an 8-2 win Friday against the Russellville Indians. by News Tribune Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:10am