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Krystal Rivers’ storied volleyball career came to an unceremonious end today, as Stuttgart was eliminated in Game 3 of the Volley Bundesliga Frauen semifinals by Dresden, 2 matches to 1. Rivers was sidelined with an infection and was unable to play in the deciding match. Rivers ends her career with 4 league championships in 6 non-COVID seasons with Stuttgart, as well as a French title in her one season with Beziers.
Jalen Hurts has been named to the TIME’s 2025 TIME100 list, which is its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Hurts was lauded for winning the Super Bowl after having lost in the championship game a couple of season searlier, as well as his many activities in the Philadelphia community.
Keon Ellis and the Sacramento Kings were eliminated tonight in the Play-In Round of the NBA playoffs.
Ben Hess struck out 9 batters for the second straight start tonight.
Peyton Wilson has now hit safely in all 10 games in which he has appeared this season.
Nedya Sawan made her professional debut with the Vancouver Rise in the inaugural game on the Northern Super League. Sawan entered the game in the 73rd minute.
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
Terrion Arnold guests on the New Wave Podcast.
Scenes and Highlights
Ben Hess oozes consistency through his first two pro starts:
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 17, 2025
9 K, 4.2 IP
9 K, 5 IP
The @Yankees selected the right-hander out of @AlabamaBSB with their first pick of the 2024 Draft. pic.twitter.com/WBPgJBnol4
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Game Results
BASKETBALL
NBA West Play-In Round
Dallas 120, Sacramento 106.
Keon Ellis – 18 minutes, 9 points (1-1 2pg, 2-3 3pg, 1-1 FT), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 4 fouls, -17.
France LF2 Quarterfinals Gm 2:
Toulouse 60, Nice 58 (wins series 2-0).
Oceana Hamilton – 14 minutes, 3 points (1-3 FG, 1-1 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, -3.
Kosovo Superliga Quarterfinals Gm 3:
Sigal Prishtina 85, Vëllaznimi 82 (F/OT); wins series 2-1.
Ricky Tarrant – 22 minutes, 6 points (0-3 2pg, 2-5 3pg), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 5 fouls, +8.
Corinthians 63, Unimed Campinas 54.
Alana Gonçalo Da Silva – inactive.
VOLLEYBALL
Volley Bundesliga Semifinals Match 3.
Dresden 3, Stuttgart 1 (25-18, 23-25, 26-24, 25-21); wins series 2-1.
Krystal Rivers – DNP (injured).
BASEBALL
Indianapolis 5, Toledo 4 (F/12).
Chase Lee – 1.2 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K.
Erie 4, Akron 0.
Jim Jarvis (SS) – 1-3, 1 single, 1 RBI, 1 SB.
Portland 7, Hartford 5 (F/10).
Caden Rose (LF) – 0-3, 1 BB, 1 HBP.
Frisco 9, Amarillo 4.
Dylan Ray (ND) – 4 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 1 H, 3 BB, 3 K, 1 HR allowed.
San Antonio 4, NW Arkansas 1.
Peyton Wilson (2B) – 1-3, 1 double, 1 BB, 1 run.
Beloit 5, Quad Cities 1.
Gage Miller (2B) – 2-4, 2 singles, 1 run.
Cedar Rapids 8, Peoria 7 (F/11).
Ian Petrutz (LF) – 1-4, 1 single, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
Hudson Valley 10, Wilmington 7.
Ben Hess (W, 1-0) – 5 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 3 H, 2 BB, 9 K, 1 HBP.
Augusta 11, Myrtle Beach 4.
Mac Guscette (C) – 2-5, 1 double, 1 single, 3 RBI, 1 run
GOLF
LECOM Suncoast Classic Rd 1:
Robby Shelton – 66, -5, T11.
Wilson Furr – 69, -2, T62.
Davis Shore – 71, E, T109.
WAPT Natchez Classic Rd 1:
Elina Sinz – 77, +5, T69.
SOCCER
Spokane Zephyr 3, Lexington SC 0.
Riley Tanner – inactive.
Vancouver Rise 1, Calgary Wild 0.
Nedya Sawan – subbed in at 73’; 1 yellow card (88’).
