Roland-Story sports round-up: Norse track teams qualify for state in six events apiece

The Roland-Story boys and girls track teams both qualified for state in six events and the Norse girls golf team advanced to the 2A regional finals.

https://sports.yahoo.com/roland-story-sports-round-norse-072705354.html

Brayden Butzin makes difference in tiny ways that lead to outs for Oak Harbor baseball

Elite catchers steal strikes, which can also lead to outs. Oak Harbor’s Brayden Butzin collects more outs than most and enough strikes to make a difference, as a sophomore. Make no mistake, Butzin …

https://sports.yahoo.com/brayden-butzin-makes-difference-tiny-072609061.html

Horse dies at Churchill Downs, 8th recent fatality at home of Kentucky Derby

A horse died Sunday after a race at Churchill Downs, making it the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby.

https://sports.yahoo.com/horse-dies-churchill-downs-8th-030254322.html%3Fsrc%3Drss

This native Utahn could become an NBA head coaching candidate again soon

Chris Haynes reported that Kevin Young, Mike Budenholzer and Nick Nurse will be among the Phoenix Suns’ head coaching candidates after they fired Monty Williams.

https://sports.yahoo.com/native-utahn-could-become-nba-033248391.html

4-star QB Michael Van Buren pushes up commitment date; Ducks remain favorites

QB Michael Van Buren pushed his commitment up to this coming week. The Ducks are still the favorites to land him.

https://sports.yahoo.com/4-star-qb-michael-van-033034935.html%3Ffr%3Dsychp_catchall

Doyle Brunson, ‘The Godfather of Poker,’ dead at 89

Doyle Brunson, one of the most influential poker players of all time and a two-time world champion, died Sunday, according to his agent. 

https://nypost.com/2023/05/15/doyle-brunson-the-godfather-of-poker-dead-at-89/

Joseph Fiennes On The ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Adaptation At Max

Joseph Fiennes is giving his take on the Harry Potter television series adaptation that has been set up at Max. While being interviewed for his new film The Mother, the actor was asked if he would …

https://sports.yahoo.com/joseph-fiennes-harry-potter-tv-033119148.html

Clarke Schmidt’s struggles adding to Yankees’ rotation concerns

The Yankees are not outwardly concerned about their rotation, but after a pair of shaky starts from Nestor Cortes and Clarke Schmidt over the weekend, there’s some room to worry. 

https://nypost.com/2023/05/14/clarke-schmidts-struggles-adding-to-yankees-rotation-concerns/

Boston’s Jayson Tatum opens up about his Celtic pride after Game 7 blowout of 76ers

“I love getting to put on this uniform,” he said. “I love getting to play big games, put on the performances in front of them.” …

https://sports.yahoo.com/boston-jayson-tatum-opens-celtic-032958932.html

Jason Day wins Byron Nelson to end five-year drought with late mother in mind

Jason Day didn’t make the Mother’s Day connection until he saw his late mom’s name on the back of his caddie’s bib on the first green during the final round of the Byron Nelson.

https://nypost.com/2023/05/14/jason-day-wins-byron-nelson-to-end-five-year-drought/